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A glissando of corpuscles Moving tocattalike through To you, Coursing the pipes of your soul.

‘To the heart,” I say, ‘To the soul we must go, To the goal down below— Capture it.”

Prepare a place for Him, there At your bench.

Great is his lifeblood; Swell the mighty praises.

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Soul of an Old Machine A poem

Managing Editor Bob Krueger Production Manager Curt Backhaus

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Darion Was Here A short story

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Graduation-A Time to Reflect on Life’s Certainties Jeff Schone Oration in the Field of Religion

Business Manager Bob Timmcrmatm Staff Writers Ken Chemey Joel Drews Joel Rakos Bill Sehucrman Joel Thomford Tom Schultz

Paul Prange

Adam Stohlman

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The Beginning of a Human Conflict Oration in the Field of Humanities

Campus & Classroom Todd Nel

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Senior Biographies

Campus Comments Ken Brokmeicr

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Tau Delta Theta

Brad Ragner

Jon Balge, David Bostedt, Peter Leyrer, Jeff Schone

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Campus and Classroom

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jsarion, a telecommunications worker on l^Beta 12, stepped into his S-GI, and began the rotation process for entrance into the Cyclex. As the walls of the tiny vehicle spun around him Darion buckled himself tightly into his seat. They were watching him; he was cer­ tain of it now. And this was his only sanctuary -a Self-Generating inertia vehicle. He craved the few short minutes he had each morning be­ fore he was hurled into the tubular highway called the Cyclex. Months earlier, a co-worker and friend, Phanoch, had been killed by laserfire when his S-GI suddenly lost momentum in the Cyclex. Death was automatic; it had to be, since cyclic travel necessitates such high levels of speed. All vehicles were equipped with two hood-mounted lasers which were used to re­ move any obstacles from the path of following cars, thus avoiding multiple accidents. And so Phanoch, an obstacle, was murdered. Darion wondered if they had watched his friend, too.

The strident sound of the buzzer startled him. The S-GI had reached the proper rate of revolutions-per-second. Darion rested his head against the back of his seat and pushed the red vehicle-release button. The door of the cham­ ber flew upward, and the waiting throat of the Cyclex swallowed its prize.

Minutes later, Darion walked into the Tele­ com-Center, donned his identification ring, and went to the compartment marked “INTER­ PLANETARY COMMUNICATIONS, ALPHA SYSTEM—DARION.” He sat down at the con­ sole and began reviewing messages that had been transmitted during the previous workers’ shift. He took a sip of water from the mug that had been placed on his desk. Having earth wa­ ter to drink was a privilege accorded only to those in higher positions on Beta. It was still much better than synthetic, and Darion liked it because the taste reminded him of his youth.

But earth was a long time ago.

“Good morning,” said a female voice be­ hind him. Darion turned around in his chair to see Ronna, Phanoch’s replacement, smiling cheerfully.

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“Morning,” he replied, admiring her shining blonde hair. She always looked beautiful.

“You were almost late this morning. You know what happens when you’re late,” she cautioned in jest.

“Boom,” said Darion, looking at the ceil­ ing. “Upstairs to Kellus.”

“That’s right. For a long, boring talk about how valuable you are, and how he’d hate to lose you to some hot, smoggy workstar. And you wouldn’t want to have to listen to that. So be more careful. Remember, Kellus isn’t the only one who’d hate to lose you.”

Her blue eyes sparked as she waited for his reaction.

“Oh? Well, in that case, I’ll start coming in an hour or two early.”

Ronna smiled. She was pleased that he had cared enough to play along.

“See you at lunch?”

“Twelve and a half on the nose,” Darion answered. “I wouldn’t want to be late.”

“Ah, you’re learning already,” she laughed.

“Yes. I am,” he said with a clever look.

“Uh, see you then.”

Darion came to the crowded cafeteria a little after twelve and one half. Ronna had in­ formed him that she had something to attend to, and that she would join him as soon as she could.

Darion sat at a table in the middle of the room, next to two men who were arguing loud­ ly. As his mind tried to block out the noise around him, his thoughts turned to Ronna. She had been at the Center for four months now, and seemed an able worker, though she some­ times asked Darion about procedures which were rather basic to her position. She also seemed determined to stay in close contact with him, constantly tempting him with a touch on the arm, or a seductive smile. Darion was wary of her beauty.

Ronna had arrived at the Tele-Corn Center the morning of Phanoch’s death, and from that day on, she had done her best to win Darion’s trust. Certainly she could find a more eligible

man to pursue; why him? The conclusion was obvious. Yet he could not convince himself that she was interested in him merely for the purposes of espionage. He had perceived a deeper feeling in her eyes. The ploys which she had used to captivate him in those early meet­ ings were not so blatant now.

He was suddenly aware that someone was speaking to him.

“Darion? I said I’m sorry I couldn’t get here sooner.”

“What?”

Ronna was sitting across from him with a puzzled look on her face.

“Are you all right, Darion?”

“Oh, uh, yes. I’m fine. I was just doing some thinking. Is everything back in order?”

“Finally. The Sensortrac’s on the blink again; but I think I've figured out what the problem is.”

“You have?”

Ronna nodded. “It’s the scanning module.

A four unit tracking system demoblized by a little, six-inch module. The thing could fit in your pocket! You never could trust I.B.M.” “Will the module be expensive to replace?”

“Oh, no. The cost isn’t a problem. If it were, we’d have a different system. Resetting the range and the scanning mode and all that is just so inconvenient. This is the third time this year. Can you imagine floating out there, with power down, and then freezing to death while the nearest station waits for a repair man?”

Sparked by sudden interest, Darion straightened up in his seat. “You mean you can’t operate the beam either?”

She shook her head. “We can’t use the sen­ sor or the tractor beam without that module.

Crazy, isn’t it?”

Ronna stopped speaking. She looked as if she had come to some horrible realization. “I didn’t mean to rattle on like that. I’m sorry.

Enough of business.”

Darion pretended not to notice the change in her voice. “Are you ready to eat?” he asked.

“I think so.” she replied.

“Then I’ll go get our trays.”

She watched him as he left the table.

Kcllus, Director of Beta 12 sat at his desk and read the report before him. He was not pleased with Ronna’s work. In all the time she had spent at the Tele-Corn Center, she had failed to collect any strong evidence to show that Darion was involved with what were now deemed the “revolutionary activities” of his coworker, Phanoch. Kellus suspected that the man who had died in the Cyclex had planned to somehow escape from Beta. However, Phan­ och met his demise before Kellus’ theory could be confirmed. If Darion had known the plan, wouldn’t he have tried to escape, thinking that Phanoch had been killed on purpose, and that he himself was next? Perhaps he was too smart for that. Perhaps he had decided to wait; to pass government surveillance until they had given up on him. Then he could attempt to carry out his plan while Kellus was caught napping. And what if Darion were completely innocent and knew nothing of Phanoch’s ac­ tivities? The Director disregarded the latter notion.

As time progressed, Darion’s feeling that he was being observed began to fade. Once again, he felt secure in his surroundings. Ronna had replaced Phanoch in more ways than Darion realized. As a co-worker, and as a friend, she had grown increasingly more important to him.

His love for her, however, was more than pla­ tonic. It had been almost a year since the two had met, and Darion had begun to look for­ ward to seeing Ronna in the mornings, or hear­ ing her voice behind him when she was in a playful mood. Her smile, her speech, the way she moved-all these things contributed to his growing affection for Kellus’ alluring infor­ mant.

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At first Ronna had feared her feelings.

Their presence seemed to indicate that her self-discipline was slipping. Could she possibly continue as an administration agent if her emo­ tions became involved in every situation? In her line of work, love was an obstacle, not a bonus. Even so, as she considered these points, she realized that Darion outweighed them all.

Every objection her mind put forth was over­ ruled by her heart. Ronna knew that she could not deny her feelings for Darion, and that soon she would have to confess them to him.

The wake-bell sounded, and Darion rose from sleep. He took a towel from the shelf above his bed, and proceeded down the hall to the showers. Darion hated the showers. That was why he often arrived at the Tele-Corn Cen­ ter so near to the beginning of his shift. The smell of dirty bodies crowded into a mildewcovered room and the lack of respect for hu­ man privacy disgusted Darion and compelled him to wait until most of the people in his building had vacated the giant shower room be­ fore he would enter it. But today was different.

He had determined that today he would tell Ronna of his plan. Though he loved her, Da­ rion had not forgotten his earlier suspicions about her. Could he trust Ronna, or would she betray him? His fervent hope was that she

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loved him enough to join him in the attempt to leave Beta 12. They would need each other if they were to succeed. It would be up to Ronna to switch scanning modules. If they could not be brought back to Beta with the tractor-beam, their escape was almost sure. The telecommuni­ cations base was, by law, unarmed. Darion made his way through a group of obese women, and positioned himself under the chrome shower-jet. He turned the handle. A shudder went through his body.

“Cold!” he thought to himself.

If Ronna were a spy, which he was now be­ ginning to doubt, she would turn him in. And that would be the end. He couldn’t believe she would do that to him, though. Ronna’s feelings were plain, even if she had not actually stated her love for Darion. Whatever the case, he But what the Director didn’t know, and what Ronna was just discovering herself, was that Darion’s love would not go unanswered.

Slowly, her carefully trained heart was turning to her victim's side. Could it have been that attempts to entice him in the beginning had ac­ tually begun to make her think of Darion in a romantic way? Though she had played such games before, her cold emotions had not been aroused. Why now? She could not explain the answer.

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could not bear to remain on Beta any longer, if there were a way of escape—and Darion be­ lieved he had found a way. The very enemy that had been the death of his friend would now serve as his vehicle to a new life. He had completed all the calculations, had set the date and time. The Cyclex was the key to his free­ dom.

Break was at nine, and Darion asked Ronna to stop in his compartment when she had the opportunity. She came in and gave him a kiss on the cheek, as had become her custom when she greeted him. He forced a smile, and Ronna sensed his strange mood.

“Is something the matter?” she asked.

“Come close to me,” Darion replied, putting his arm around her waist as she stepped nearer to him.

Darion explained his plan of escape. It would take an S-GI approximately three and one half minutes to reach the rate of revolu­ tions necessary to propel itself through the wall of the Cyclex. The hood-mounted lasers would be set at seventeen degrees. When the door of the inertia chamber opened, Darion would fire the lasers, blasting a hole large enough to ac­ commodate the exit of his S-GI. Once out in space, he and Ronna would be picked up by an old friend from his earth days who was now running a gambling ship. The man’s name was Cadar. Darion had kept in contact with Cadar through various telecommunications. Gambling was illegal in the Alpha System, and Darion had saved his friend many a time by informing him of approaching police ships. Cadar’s starship itself was an over-hauled freighter, but what it lacked in speed, it more than made up for in laserpower—in case they had any police trouble. Cadar was more than happy to oblige Darion’s request. Ronna’s only job was to re­ place the Sensortrac’s scanning module with one of the damaged ones, which were stored away as evidence of “legitimate operating ex­ penses” to prevent any accusations of em­ bezzlement from the Alpha System auditors.

Ronna was then to join Darion in his S-GI after the work period was over, and the two of them would take their risk for freedom.

“I. . .1 don’t know what to say, Darion.”

Her face wore an expression of shock. L>a” heart filled with fear and sadness; fear because he was afraid she would turn him in to Kellus; sadness, because he had misjudged her

—Ronna did not yet love him enough to com­ mit herself to his scheme. Ronna was thinking.

She was tom between her loyalties to the Ad­ ministration and her love for Darion.

“When?” she asked.

“Tomorrow.” said Darion.

“So soon?”

“We have to move quickly—less chance for slip-ups. We can’t give them enough time to wake up and stop us.”

“I’ll do it. I’ll go with you I...” Ronna bit her lip in restraint.

“Tomorrow,” she said, her composure slowly returning. “I’d better go. The others might notice.” She left the compartment with­ out another word.

Darion was ecstatic. Ronna did love him, and after tomorrow, he could be with her always-no Kellus, no Administration, no sur­ veillance-only privacy and peace. They would be leaving Beta for good. The break-bell rang, and Darion returned to work.

The next morning, Darion entered his S-GI and started the rotation process. He v'as trembling with nervous excitement. When the buzzer sounded, he hit the vehicle-release but­ ton. The S-GI shot into the Cyclex as Darion braced Himself against the back of his seat.

Half-way to the Tele-Corn Center—soon he would see Ronna. Soon he would take her away from this prison and. . .Something was wrong. The S-GI was slowing down. Darion panicked. He unbuckled his seat-belt, and got out of his chair. He pounded on the instru­ ment panel until his knuckles bled. He was stuck, trapped. He turned around to see anoth­ er vehicle far behind. Darion screamed in bit­ ter, ironic anguish. He stood, shaking, waiting for death. He was stricken with terror as he watched the other S-GI bear down on him. His mouth went dry. His eyes opened even wider as he recognized the driver. For a split-second, he saw her face, streaming with tears.

“Ronna! No!” The lasers had remained silent. She had taken her hands off the controls. Little re­ mained of either vehicle. In its own cruel way, the Cyclex, its belly full of smoke, had gladly served its purpose in providing Darion and Ronna a way of departure from the world of Beta 12.

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“You know what would really be ooolY Let’s keep the same format as last year. After all, we designed it, and we sure haven’t ex­ hausted all of its possibilities. Just imagine how much work it will save us!”

Read: Just imagine how happy we’ll be if we leave everything as it is. Don’t rock the boat, and everything will be fine. In our search for happiness, we settle on security, and securi­ ty means certainty—no change. As long as we leave well enough alone, we ought to be con­ tent. All is groovy.

And all is deadly dull.

Fortunately, change is a part of life at Northwestern. Accused in the past of being too steeped in tradition, we’re examining old poli­ cies and keeping the most excellent. We’re also developing new traditions, somewhat more suc­ cessfully than the “Building a New Tradition” Giicago Cubs. Not all of this process, however, goes on without objection. Many would like to see everything remain exactly the same, be­ cause security is the most obvious road to hap­ piness.

Our faculty is not in that static group. It used to be, I’m told, that once a man was called to Northwestern, he could be expected to stay there-constantly-for at least forty or fifty years. You know, “What will be here longer—the old gym or President Toppe?”

No more. This year Professor Eickmann took a sabbatical to complete his course work in pursuit of a PhD. Instructor Thomas Nass, fresh out of the Seminary, very ably handled his course load. Next year Prof. Schmidt will also be taking a sabbatical, and Instructor Nass will take up the ball in Greek. Prof. Strobel’s replacement next year will be Instructor F-? 1 rich, who taught Professor Quam’s courses while Professor Wayne Zuleger of NPS was being called to that position. You almost do

need a scorecard to tell the players!

With all of the new blood, Northwestern ought to be really unhappy. Whatever hap­ pened to the good old days, we will sigh.

Bologna! After a period of adjustment we’ll be content with our new stability. That’s how it is with us men—when our moorings are loose we aren’t happy, but a new harbor restores our confidence.

The same tunnel vision that makes us un­ happy between resting places applies in many other areas. We’re going to get a new hymnal.

All of a sudden even the suggestion of change raises anxiety levels in otherwise quiet WELS hamlets. But a few years after the new book, after that period of adjustment, after that se­ cure sense of familiarity sets in again, we’ll all be fine. Ye must through much tribulation find security.

Common sense dictates, however, that the shock cannot be too violent. That’s why wise changes not only move forward but also look back to where they’re coming from. You want a new hymnal? Base it on the old one! You’re getting new professors? Rest assured that they are teaching basically the same courses as the old ones! Slower changes make for more con­ tentment in the transition period.

You can be sure, then, that there will be changes in the Black and Red next year—but not drastic ones. We will try to keep the best things and improve the least successful. We will keep our commitment to quality. Any school based on the solid study of the Word of God can produce a solid literary magazine. With God as our sure, certain, unchanging founda­ tion, we plan to do our best to His glory.

We hope you’ll be happy.

PAUL PRANGE 7

Graduation— A Time to Reflect on Life's Certainties ORATION IN THE FIELD OF RELIGION

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n individual enters a liberal arts institution intent on acquiring a solid and sure educa­ tion, a foundation of knowledge upon which he can build his life. The liberal arts college seeks to give its students a broad understanding in the fundamentals of human learning. Conse­ quently, the liberal arts graduate is thought of as a wise and knowledgeable man; he under­ stands the workings of science, he can analyze human behavior, and he may philosophize on the nature of man himself and his place in the universe. As he graduates, the liberal arts stu­ dent can look at all he has learned and accom­ plished and say, “Yes, this is fine, this is sure, I am well equipped with the things that are cer­ tain in life.”

Northwestern College is also a liberal arts institution, and the students who graduate from it, including my friends in the class of 1983, have received an-excellent education in important areas of human endeavor and achievement. Yet we would reject with one voice the claim that such knowledge forms the basis of life’s certainties. By the Grace of God, we have been shown a more excellent way. We, as students of Northwestern College, have been instructed in the real certainties of life.

The importance of this cannot be over­ estimated, for the world we live in is filled with uncertainty. Nothing man does or creates is ab­ solute and imperishable. One thinks, for ex­ ample, of science. This is a technological age.

Discoveries and scientific advances occur at such a rapid rate that it’s difficult to keep up with them. And the accomplishments of science are simply mind-boggling. Yet, science is itself an uncertain thing. It is said that for every question a scientist answers, two more crop up. Moreover, what is today’s miracle dis­ covery often becomes nothing more than to­ morrow’s obsolete gadget.

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Perhaps even more uncertain and arbitrary than what man does is how he thinks and be­ lieves. Modern thought, the spirit of today, is summed up in the humanist’s credo: man is the measure of all things. Man considers himself the ruler of all he beholds. He controls, he shapes, he determines. Man decides what is right and wrong, he judges what is good and evil. But man is himself an uncertain being. He possesses only an incomplete knowledge, he’s governed by feelings that change and sway, and what is most important, he is tainted by sin which corrupts and ruins his judgment. Thus, there is nothing sure or certain in man’s think­ ing. It is, in certain instances, the same people who fight against nuclear weapons for the sake of saving lives and promoting health and wel­ fare who condemn millions of babies each year to a bloody death through abortion. There are feminists who maintain a great desire to serve the church who nonetheless make statements like this: “We can’t add to the Scripture, but we can maneuver it with women’s experi­ ence. ” or “We have made a fetish of the Bible long enough. The time has come to read it as we do all other books, ac­ cepting the good and rejecting the evil it teaches. ’’ Man’s uncertain judgment as to what is right and what is just has led him to uphold a social gospel of keeping people adequately fed and clothed over against the spiritually comforting Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed in God’s Word. Yes, it is man’s own uncertainty which leads him to rely on an impossible work right­ eousness in his shaky and uncertain efforts to work out his own salvation.

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I do not wish to give the impression that this is an exclusively modern problem. Man’s thinking and behavior have always been based on things that are uncertain and arbitrary. The same conditions that exist today were present 500 years ago during the lifetime of Martin Luther. People in his day put faith in saints, in relics, and in the administrations of priests.

For men of the 16th century the Way of Sal­ vation was a reliance on one’s own good works.

Luther fought against this uncertainty. His life was not, as some suggest, a sequence of chance events; rather, it was part of the certain and purposeful plan of God. God used Luther to re­ store to men the wonderful certainty of His Gospel promise: Salvation by Grace through Faith in Christ. Luther stood firmly and solid­ ly on the certainty of God’s Word. He gloried and rejoiced in its beautiful assurances. He bat­ tled unafraid, certain of its absolute power. In one moving statement, Dr. Luther describes this certainty for us: "Now if a different way to heaven ex­ isted, no doubt (God) would also \ave recorded it, but there is no other way.

Therefore let us cling to these words,

firmly place and rest our hearts upon them, close our eyes and say: Although I had the merit of all saints, the holi­ ness and purity of all virgins, and the piety of St. Peter besides, I would still consider my attainment nothing. Rath­ er I must have a different foundation to build on, namely, these words: God has given His Son so that whosoever be­ lieves in Him whom the Father has sent out of love shall be saved. And you must insist confidently that you will be preserved, and you must boldly take your stand on His words, which no devil, hell, or death can suppress. . .

Therefore no matter what happens, you should say: There is God’s Word. This is my rock and anchor. On it / rely, and it remains. Where it remains, I, too, re­ main: where it goes, I too, go. The Word must stand, for God cannot lie, and heaven and earth must go to ruins before the most insignificant letter or title of His Word remains unfulfilled. ” God’s Word is our great heritage, and it is also the certainty and assurance in our lives.

Graduation is the proper time to reflect on this certainty. For during our stay at Northwestern College God’s Word was taught to us on a daily basis. We heard it preached in chapel services; we studied it in the classroom; we mastered Greek and Hebrew that we might read and pon­ der God’s Word in its original, inspired lan­ guage. All our studies, in fact, were designed to enable us to better understand, appreciate, and use the Word of God. The certainty found in Scripture is that God loved us and sent His Son to redeem us. It is the certainty of God’s love that will motivate us as we leave Northwestern, continue our studies elsewhere, and eventually begin our life’s work as pastors and teachers.

It is very Fitting, therefore, that we as a class, have chosen Paul’s words to the Ephe­ sians as our motto: “Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”

Here is our solid foundation, the founda­ tion upon which we will build our lives. Here is our certainty, the certainty upon which we rely for the life that is to come.

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^eventy-five years ago, in Berlin, before a Ohost of more than eight hundred people William II, king of Prussia and Emperor of United Germany said, “He is a Satan, you have no idea what a Satan he is.'* He was talking about Edward VII, king of Great Britain. He was talking about his uncle, a man so debonair and winning that the diplo­ mats of every nation in Europe clamored to meet him. But William II of Germany hated his guts. That is why he called Edward VII “a Satan. You have no idea what a Satan he is.”

All this happened six years before a war that might never have blighted all the earth if it had not been for these two men.

To hear them talk at that time, you might have thought they were among the best edu­ cated men of their time. You would have been right. William II went to the Gymnasium and the University of Bonn. He had an education in perhaps the most enlightened nation of its time. Germany had just recently surged for­ ward with political and educational reforms.

She was a center of European culture. Here was a man who had every advantage of that world.

Edward VII was no different. The royal family gave him the best: tutors until his eighteenth year, world travel, Oxford, and Trinity College in Cambridge.

Both of them had every advantage of edu­ cation that wealth could offer, and they grew up in the midst of a scientific revolution that made their education the best in a century.

But they couldn’t overcome their personal weaknesses.

William was bom with a crippled arm. Per­ haps because of his injury, his mother treated him like a piece of trash-unloved, unwanted.

It ruined his entire life. Ruined because he spent his entire life trying to impress everyone when he didn’t have to. A master horseman on the polo fields, a master swordsman, a hunter of the highest rank, a genius of military order and industrial society-but he never overcame his feelings of insecurity. When he became em­ peror of what could be potentially the greatest 10

nation in Europe at his time, his insecurity took on gigantic proportions. Suddenly he had to impress the world. But the world would not be impressed; they looked in scorn at this new upstart monarchy.

So he turned to England for support. He was turning the wrong way. The man who sal on England’s throne had little love for a Ger­ many that wanted to share his limelight. Ed­ ward VII had other things on his mind. This man was stuck on himself. A large, rotund pub­ lic relations man who had more relations with more mistresses than most people have birth­ days, Edward VII wanted only to spread the in­ fluence of England all over the globe. He wooed France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Scandina­ via, Belgium, and Holland. Everywhere he was greeted with parades, accolades, and banquets.

Everywhere he praised the people and their culture. Everywhere but Germany. When he got off the train at Frankfurt he turned to his nephew and the ranks of proud Prussian soldiers behind him and said, “Why, Willy, you’ve got on the wrong pants.”

An educated man doesn’t embarrass a royal monarch, even an equal, for wearing an out­ dated British grenadiers uniform in his honor.

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front of his people. And an educated man doesn’t call his honored uncle “a Satan" in front of 800 foreign dignitaries and social magnates.

Or does he? In the late 1800's the human race thought it had learned everything. Men thought they had the answer to every problem.

Yet they went on with their arms races and their Social Darwinism, their bloody wars and their sexual immorality. They stopped and they listened when Bernard Shaw called for the rise of the master race of supermen. And they pricked up their ears when Nietzche said, “God is dead.”

They had Latin and Greek and Hebrew and German. They had Calculus and Science and History. But they couldn't overcome the petty problems of daily life because they forgot one thing—God. In the mid-1800's, Daniel Webster said, “A poor thief steals a ride on a boxcar, a rich thief steals a railroad.” If Webster had lived to see 1914, he might have rephrased that: “An un­ educated man picks a fight with his brother, but an educated man can pick a fight with a nation.”

Today we think we have all the answers.

We have psychologies that will make your heads spin. We have sociological studies that mandate everything. We have free love, free sex, free choice, and free religious-philosophi­ cal manipulation. You can be conservative or liberal. You can be a man or a woman if you have money enough. You can have a baby now by test tube when you couldn't before and when you don’t want it, you can abort it. But the drama of human terror goes on. You can't de-educate personality conflicts, you can't desensitize sin.

Karl Marx said, “Religion is the opiate of the people." Karl Marx died before World War 1. Karl Marx was a poor historian. If he had been a good historian, he would have real­ ized that sin is the opiate of the people and, like everything else, education can be its tool.

Education is a worthwhile thing. If I didn't believe that I wouldn't be up here. But I be­ lieve in God, too, and I know, without Him, everything else is worthless.

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THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1983 Jh at any time during the paAt hour year a you had a bucket oh cold water AloAhed on you while you Alept at 2:00 AM, it would probably be a Aahe bet to knock on Dan'a door when you look h°* revenge. When Dan AnderAon haAn't been pulling prankA, he'a either been working in the caheteria or making controverAial AtatementA. Never one to make planA too hor in advance, Dan haAn’t yet made up hiA mind about what he'll do next year.

Jonathan Balge Ahould be eaAy to Apot at the Commencement exerciACA. He'll be the one nodding ohh during PreA. Toppe'A addreAA. Ih we're lucky, he may even throw hiA diploma over hiA head when he wakeA up. Over the paAt hour yearA Ron haA been nothing ih he haAn't been buAy. Track, Aoccer, CampuA and ClaAAroom writer, AportA announcer, and all-around campuA perAonality are juAt a the extra­ curricular activities Ron haA taken on. ThiA year he capped ohh hiA career with a term oa Dorm Council preAident. Next year the Tau Delta Theta awardee will Aave the Seminary room and board coAtA by living at the home oh Proh. Richard Balge.

A reAident o£ Libertyyille, IllinoiA, Ray Bell haA Ahown \ua Norwegian sta­ mina by Apending hive yearA at North­ weAtern. Ray, a man o\ \Jew wordA, en­ joyed intramuralA and AportA. In the warmer monthA, ih he can't be hound in the dorm, check out the heirwaya where he AhowA hiA golhing abilitieA. Next year giveA Ray the opportunity to try the couTAeA around the Sem. Jay Bendewald's real name iA John, but no one knowA why. Another hive-year man, Jay came to NWC h*esh an ex­ citing whirlwind lihe on the West CoaAt. During the hirst hew yearA oh hiA Atay in Watertown, Jay put horth a carehree, cowboy, outdoorAy image.

He wong. AondalA, bootA, and weAtern cut AhirtA, wove little leather thingA, and reminiAced about hallow Aummer camp counAelorA named Dump Truck and Boom Boom. Watertown proved to be too aophiAticated and urbane hor Auch a country boy UheAtyle, ao Jay woa 14

ponced to change.. He. now driveA a diver Celica lihtback, own* a co£lection ofa paAtel polo AhirtA, paya $72.00 tfon preppy haircutA, and. wait* on tables at the. swanky Welcome Inn. A genuine Boston Marathon competitor, Jay will Atone hi* armful oh track trophieA in Aome Seminary cloAet come September.

Daring hiA laAt quarter on campuA, John "Underdog" Bitter woa ah horded a reApite h^om hiA three and three quartera year a oh weekend tripa to DMLC when hiA hiancee Polly Eidler woa aligned to Appleton hor Atudent teaching. WeekendA on which "Jonny Two-Tone" didn't Aee Polly were uaually Apent working h°* Duraclean or competing hor NorthweAtern on itA AportA teamA. Though perhapA beAt known hor hiA imaginative bulletin boardA, Jon oIao gained notoriety oa a Dorm Council rep and aA ahterAchool aAAiAtant to mechanic Nate KrauAe. ThiA well-proportioned and highly Aociable Fort AtkinAon reAident will go to the Seminary next year.

David BoAtedt callA AbramA, WiiconAin, home. He 'A managed to make hit mark on campuA aA a prominent {\i9are in the Forum Aocietj. Ih you mdAcd any otf Forum'a productionA in the paAt hour yearA, you miAAcd <6ome great perhormanceA hrom Dave. Next year he'll put on hiA walking clogA and head hor Sem. RuAAell "Burr" ElAe haA been Anowmobiling ohh campuA 6on eight yearA now, and it'a about tune he got awojy hrom the Sequoia National ForcAt and headed hor the Seminary. Football and intramuralA have taken up moAt oh E'a time, but he Atill alwayA had enough Apare momentA hor Clam Lake.

SoundA kind oh hi*hy, don't you think?

Bruce "Booh" FreeAe hailA h^om the wide-open 1{armlandA oh NebraAka. Ia there anyone who can help but love thiA big, blond Aryan? We don't think ao. Stu'A couAin Ia currently planning a little junket to Europe with Jehh Wegner thiA Aummer. Don't worry, though, Booh will be back in

plen? at tF Stu ' nap h MOuA

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The ■ team Gold AZoa, pan drop joke Nort up a cone oppo mile main tion ter? help been Auav Apor muAt cer wall The

plenty oh time hor opening services at the Seminary next hall' Stu "1 think I'll take me a little nap now" Freese packed up his inhamous Fahrtmobile and sojourned to Northwestern hrom Plymouth, Nebraska.

Stu is the resident agriculture and weaponry expert oh the Class oh 'S3, and he will hrom time to time, albeit reluctantly, impart some oij his know­ ledge to those interested in barley blight and blunder bU'^ses. The Thes­ pian latent* oh this raconteur erne to the surhace in numerous class skits. "Stu-Boy" takes his new Eric oh Norway haircut to Mequon in the hall.

Eric Goldschmidt has spent a rich and varied hive years at Northwestern. A soccer star, coed idol, Greek scholar and seasoned goose hunter, Eric still had time to experience the joys oh being a Prep R.A. and the care-ih-youdare lifestyle oh third j\loor Witt.

Although his closet is stubbed with articles oh the "Eric Goldschmidt Col­ lection," he has rarely been known to wear any oh them, but instead absconds with his brother’s wirdrobe. Though always a nature Cover, E. has recently taken an unusual interest in horticul­ ture, and is planning a book, The Bush and I. Sure to make interesting readxng. Look him up at the Sem. The other haf( oh the celebrated tag team combo Sitka, Alaska, Todd Goldschmidt does everything a good Alaskan should: bish, hunt wild game, pan hor gold, build igloos, wear mouse dropping jeivelry, and tell eskimo jokes. Vuring his hive year stay at Northwestern, Todd was horced to give up some his hometown activities and concentrated instead on terrorizing opposing soccer goalies, racing in 35 mile cross country ski contests, and maintaining 2,000 mile hemale rela­ tionships. How does he manage the lat­ ter? "Well, rooming with Schone has helped quite a bit. Hts poetry has been a real inspiration." Dashing, suave, and too cute to be true, Todd sports one oh only two decent-looking mustaches on campus. This guy’s soc­ cer spikes will hang on a Seminary wall.

The Marvel oh Muskegon, Bob_ "Let’s go

to Zwieg's" Hein distinguished himselh hrom |fellow Michigan men by putting hor Wisconsin sports team* instead oh living and dying ion. the hortunes 0|$ "Motherland" team*. The "Munchie King" doc* more than spec­ tate, however, a* is evidenced by hi* participation in soccer, IM's, Vanguard, and outdoor basketball, where he is virtually unstoppable..

Thti party-organizing, Vuracleanworking buddy oh all will be popping his popcorn at Sem next year.

Paul Henning, one oh the Henning clan oh New Him, Minnesota, has shared his musical talent on empus.

He participated in band, chorus, touring chorus, and jazz band. Paul also has supported Forum both on ana ohh the stage. This ;\all Paul packs his gear to travel to Sem. Ahter a year or two oh reckless and venturesome frolics at mi, Mark "Tm staying over in Fort to~yugKt" Henrich settled down into a more pru­ dent and predictable pattern. "Hedder"put in hour years on the soccer hield and had a brieh stint on the bubeball team as a h*&>hman. Mark volunteered at Bethesda and ohhered to do the same h°r Vuraclean, but ['Jayne insisted on an hourly wage hor him. Next year, the Velano Vodge will be parked in the Seminary's parking tot, where Hedder can only hope to h<nd the same kind oh rigid Car Committee authority that he ex­ ercised here.

Ross "She loves me but she doesn't know it yet" Henzi celebrated his being named the class's Outstanding Senior Athlete by sleeping hor 22 hours straight, described by Coach Kruse as "one oh the great young bas­ ketball minds in the [PELS," Ross al­ so wields a pretty smart mop hor Vuraclean. This year's Miss Michi­ gan is hrom "The Hose's" hometown oh Livonia, so there's some hope oh a match there. But toe won't know hor sure until Ross tells us what her eyes said when she looked at hxm.

This warm hive-year man wM escape hrom the cold hreezers oh . to Mequon xn cream hactory and September.

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Aomebody doeAn't come up with a new nickname faA David HuAAman. GaA1A managed to pay hiA Aoom and boaAd liZAe at NoAthweAtZAn thAough hiA job oa athletic tAainzA. SpoAtA oAe in hiA blood, and ao iA neponting. He’a been a negulaA contAibutoA to the ApoAtA Aection of the BCack and Red, North iQCAtZAn Today, and the Watertown Daily TimeA. Next yeaA Dave will look after the bumpA and bnuiAZA oft hiA fallow Sem AtudentA. We'll alxmjA AemembZA Roger Knepprath fan hiA fauA AZjoAonA oa Atar otf the aoccza team and faA hiA note of allcampuA cool guy. Late thiA yeaA he purchaAed hiA Atanding in the lattZA poAition with the purchaAe oh a Camaao. UndzA the blue cruAhed velvet faont Aeat of hiA noad machine Rog AtaAheA a Atick,to keep the chickA auay. The AZAident of Saukville, WiAcoiiAin, planA on cruiAing Mequon next yeaA. A human ApaAkplug, Andy KnauAe.AhoveA fun and excitement into evZAyone'A Ufa. ACsjoayA happy, even chezAfal, quick with the kind woAd of encourage­ ment oa the thoughtful compliment, if A no wondzA Andy’a the No. 7 choice far the claAA moAcot. He tjpifieA the fanloving Senior. Andy iA a fight-or-die Milioaukee AportA fan, he driveA a cruAty yellow Maverlck, takeA Mountain Dzw intravenouAly four timeA a day, ownA Atock ii the TombAtone Pizza Com­ pany, and iA the only Senior to own and wear a pair of Levi'a Movin' On foAhion jeanA. Many undeAclaAAmen miAtake Andy for an ovzAAized midget, until he explainA to them that he woa born with more hair than moAt HolAtein calveA. Vza, Andy iA a hairy jfallow, and he enjoyA the fact that moAt peo­ ple affectionately call him BuaIi. Af­ ter graduation Andy will move back home to Mequon, and even though he won'i Atow hiA gear in the dormA, he'll tell plenty of jokeA in the Sem cafe­ teria.

'Over the yeaAA the name Nathan KrauAe haA become irretrievablyHAAociated " with the name DuAaclean. One conAervative ZAtimator ZAtimated that by Aia/tch of 79S3 "Nazarite Nate" had* ye.aAA of hiA Ufa biluxd thi oi pudctean viiu16

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The. tuna Apent at the. work AitZA iA ineA tumble. VZApite hi* work, Hate haA found time to paAa the preAcribed couAAe of Atudy, date a girl u)ho really "wuva" him, and maintain hiA position oa the cIoaa'a foremoAt Bilbe hiAtory expert. Next yean. CruiAZA JunioA will be hanging hiA "Tf you really -Cove something, let it go” poAter on a SeminaAy wall.

ThiA unaAAuming SenioA, David Kuckhahn, comeA from the unnaAAuming little town of BaAk RiveA, Michigan.

Kook Apent paAt of hiA college careza on the cafeteria paya oil. NoaxidayA he Apend-6 moAt o f hiA time hang­ ing from an oAiginal Rube GoldbCAg invention while he AtudieA. When Kook iAn’t Aeading Aomething--any­ thing ffaom War and Peace to the tagA on hiA clotheA wilt do--he keepA up hiA muAcle tone by &dimming oa play­ ing tenniA. Next yeaA will give Kook the opportunity to check out the Sen\ libAaAy. A11 of it.

Faequently and incoAAectCy pigeon­ holed oa an audiophile who appreciateA aock muAic excluAively, Peter "Top FoAty (A not at all pACtty" Leyrzr actually enjoyA a wide vaAiety 0(5 muAic. A wide vaAiety of aIioca and AockA, too. De-ipite limiting hiA ath­ letic puAAuit* to the Ui ranka for four yeaAA, thiA Milwaukee youngAteA waA an extra-curricular dynamo, put­ ting in long houAA in the daAkAOom, the Voam Council Aoom, and the CampuA and CZosA-Aoom. MQ.." i* going on to Sem, but not for fifteen monthA oa ao. Meantune, he1 Cl be putting hiA "Kitchen-Magician" AkiClA to woAk in the galley of a TexaA oil Aig. Jeffrey Limpert, an avid &an of AmeAxcan hiA toAy, once threxo a aHvza Old Style can from hiA home in Wino­ na acAOAA the MiAAiAAippi into LaCAOAAe. Limp1a been an invaluable memboA of the TAojan faotball team duAing hiA fauA yeaAA at NoAthweAteAn. VuAing the off-ACaAon he keepA gaA in the Load Boat1A tank by Atanding behind the counteA at Towne Liquor.

Next yeaA Limp will attend Sem. HiA only AegAet iA that he may gain a little weight when he goeA off the NWC cafeteria’a exclusive low-fat, low-choleAtZAol, low-caloAie, low-

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It's been three years since the last Lindlofafa graduated faom NWC, but all will agree that Mark "Let's do our homework now, Rog," Lindlofafa was well worth waiting far. There are those that speculate that this premier Bethesda volunteer was born with re­ sponsibility, and wxth good reason.

Ironic though it may seem, he was never "tardy" to class. This Thiensville sportsman also played faotball far faur years, played Wartburg janny far two years, and played with snow­ mobiles whenever possible. Mark will set up his well-organized room at home next year and commute a stone's throw to Sem. Ufa at the St. Lyle's parsonage won't last more than a year, though, as MaAfe will be marrying WLC grad Kathy Raabe in the summer ofa '84.

Bloomingdale, Minnesota, is proud to call Kurt Loescher her own. So is Julie Ulrich. Tfa~you want to hear something good about Minnesota, be prepared to ansioer to tills avid Go­ pher fan. Kurt’6 worked his way through college by becoming oyie ofa the good guys in white hats--a kitchie.

Wedding bells loom on Kurt’s horizon and io does Sem. Phil Luedcns uxis a recent addition tothis year's class. Besides his ath­ letic and intramural interest, he en­ joys music and the comedy ofa Monty Python. He is fascinated with the fane art ofa journalism. Phil intends to leave his hometown ofa Appleton, Wis­ consin, faor studies at the Sem next year.

Jefafaexu Luplow certainty joroves that variety is the spice ofa lifae. On one hand, he hails farom Zilivaukee, Michi­ gan (undoubtedly one ofa the cooler placs in the state J, and oh the other, he claims to be a semi-}jrofaessional sofatball player, arm-wrestler, and rock guitarist. Tn the words ofa idolized REO vocalist Kevin Cronin, "He’s the kind ofa lover that the ladies dream about.. ." With all these things going faor him, why is it that Loop insists on pursuing the elusive 4.0, has eni°,yzd living in Augsburg Hall and po­ licing the Preps, and roomed with Kenfay Mann faor two straight years? llarxety, right, Jefafa? Sein faor this

Strummer.

Both in his hobbies ofa running and cycling, K\ark Mammel has stretched his leg* abound campus. Mark hails farom Onalaska, Wisconsin. He expressed hi* musical inclination* in band, chorus, touring chorus, and jazz ensemble.

Von't faorget your science faction, though, MaAfe, on your way to Sem! A Accident ofa Tomah, Wisconsin, Vavid Martin is one ofa the illustrious faiveyear men who join the graduating da**.

While at Northwestern Vave has both acted and directed far the Forum so­ ciety. He ha* also used hi* carpentry skills building the set*. Next year Vave plans to be at Sem. Bill "Try this photon torpedo on far size, alien" Michel is itching to get ofafa this campus. Owing to a tour ofa NPS and a one year sabbatical faom NWC, "Tiny" has been on campus since 1974. He will probably be remembeAed best far his spontaneous wit. But those not a* familiar with him will probably remember him best far his spontaneous width. This Beaver Vam history bufafa hauls his crate oq double top-secret war games to Meqoun next year.

Ricky Miller hails faom Oshkosh, b' gosh. He's been in no hurry to get through Northwestern. While some have spent faur years here and others fave, Rick spent a leisurely six, including a briefa sabbatical at NWC's Oshkosh extension. Next year Rick will hang up his kitchie apron, pack up his 1/olk&vagen, and head to Mequon.

John Nieman oft Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has used his many talents extensively here at NWC. Besides working on the stafafa ofa the BSR and the Mnema, he has shown people the ham inside ofa him through Forum. This year John served as Pres­ ident ofa the Forum society. He leaves Oshkosh next year to join the ranks at Mequon.

As the curtain opened on the Forum stage in the past years, Andy Nitz has been playing some real characters.

This resident ofa North Prairie, Wis­ consin, spends his faee time in scho­ larly pursuits. These pursuits have caused Andy to be late far class a phenomenal amount ofa times, but also got him a Vr. Ott Award this year.

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Timothy Nommensen calls West Band, Wlbconsin, home. Keep your eye on Nunrny duAing the. graduation cQAomony. lh he1s displeased with the proceedings 04 £/ie o^-tc.'ia&cng he may rip ohh hi6 gown and #1aow to the ground.

Nummy spent hour year* a* goalie h°r the Trojan soccer team, and hew will forget the dramatic farm his protect took when he once taw a call he didn't like. VuAing the ofa-teason, this Kettle Moraine product spends his tine searching out the fiinOsSt Mexican cuisine Watertown has to ofaer. Next year Nummy carries his quixotic quest far faultless faijoles to Mequon.

Richard Pamper in--the sparkle oh Misconsin's capitol city lights up this youngster's shiig little face. Each iveekend Rick scoots back to Madison • and slaves over the hot, sputtering griddle at Perklis. Rick gets pretty greasy at work, and it carries over to his school perfarmajice. One thing Rick can do well is study. It's only right, then, that he reigned as "King Grease" far nigh on faur years. Ricky "Even 94 is a screw" will carry an old pair oh intramural sneakers, his chef's bonnet, and a faiendly smite to the Sem dorms.

Though he'd like you to believe that he’s lived everywhere hrom Poughkeepsie to L.A., John Parlow has not lefa Watertown hor as long as anyone can remember. Bursting with athletic prowess, B.J. collected one too many splinters hrom the NWC bench far his liking and so turned his interests and talents to the martial arts. Ranked a brown belt, J.P. states that he can hurt you in 126 dihherent ways. Not to worry, though, John "I’ll always take you back" Parlow has a tender heart and ohten says he’s sorry to the bricks he smashes to bits. He will siving his nwnchucks in the Sem weight room next year.

Jh the stereotypical redhead is supposed to be garrulous and hot-headed, Then Phelep Paustian lb not the stereotypical redhead. For, as a general rule, thes Watertown pastor's kid just / a N G.P.A. nnnnnp»fA u±\» r^ nestling c£d back> cum also pumped the pedals as one oh ** CM Wigan »lag^. rhw 18

talents will set up shop at the. Semi'rary ** SQ.pte.mbQA. At long last, Phil will bunk at someplace othoA thanConcord Avenue.

The man with the van, Phil "Sure, J' ll 30 out ($or a couple" Pitt has cut vum*e-£fl niche in the annals oft Car Committee history by adopting a strsctly no-nonsense approach to automobile management at NIOC. 16 you pulled a no-no with a car when Phil wasn t around, you were probably in the clear, but ih Phil was around to wetness ijoua ofaense, the disciplinary backlash was even more oft a non-event. Common admonitions to ofaenders included, "Let's make sure that this happens again," and "Oh, all right, but just these fafity tines." Th-os cycle-nding , Edgar Rice Burroughs fan ums a mainstay on the Trojan faotbali and baseball tecuns and a veritable wizard on the IM courts. At Seminary, the Wayne, Michigan, kid hopes to maentain the same quiet, austere Uiestjle that marked his Nortliwestern years, but admits that this may be dihhicult to do afaer his August marriage to Sharon Spaude.

One oh the guys who brings the Califarnia sur. to campus each hall is Guy Purdue. This resident oh Santa Monica has opened hlb talents to the Mnenia stahh and promoting Form.

Guy’s typing skills have been a help to all and will be appreciated in the 1fall at Sem. Can anything good come hrom VesMoines?

Well, Brad Ragner did, and he's leht quite an im\yiession on Northwestern.

Forum has benehitted more than once hrom his acting ability (who can h°rget his Captain Queeg?), and the 86th edition oh the Black and Red claimed him as its editor. Many oh his classmates will also remember Brad far his willing and knowledgeable contributions to every class he’s ever in. Next year Brad will raise his hand in hr out oh Sem prohs.

The chiehtain oh the renowned Rockhohh elan, Jonathan "Hey, this isn't supposed to get around, but..." Rocknohh has been a one-man clearinghouse W~behxnd-the-scenes campus news, Rocky was a Wartburo p a as a Junior an* l Tl

and he evidently open.aX.ed unden the assumption that "R.A." *tood ion "Rag

a* hi* homehnont* have chnnnoH Ohio to New Jen*ey to Minnesota dun

Though a h*o*h knee xnjuny cut hi* action oh hi* next *top In m*tonaJ pnoml*lng athletic caneen *hont, Jon Mequon. went on to an Uluxtnlou* extna-cunOne oh thl* yean1* eta** *peaken* will nlcutan caneen, whxch culminated In be JeUney Schone. the lovable Sugan hi* *enlon yean Tnxple Cnown Toun a* Bean oh Buntington, Wl*con*ln. Bean1* Cla** Pne*ldent, Athletic Boand Pne**pent hi* time at Nonthwe*tenn playing Ident, and UMOC. The Columbia Recond *occen, wonklng In the llbnany, wnltClub will *end Jon’* KISS album* to a Ing hon the Black and Red. and’mahlnn Mequon addne** next yean. tnlp* to New Ulm in an attempt to *ew Rlchand "Rat Tnap" Ru**ow l* the veny up hi* Hebnew gnade. A* a ne*ult oh pnoud ownen oh the *Funt*, button*, the taxt mentioned activity, It won’t and album* oh the Boomtown Rat*. When be long begone Bean tie* the knot, not (and ofiten when) *lnglng Rat*' lyHe'll *pend a yean living with the nlc*, Sticky wonked In the canteen, guy* at Sem hln*t, though. anchoned a janny nun i$on Vunaclean, William Staab oh Oakdale, Mlnne*ota, and maintained a neal whoppen oh a GPA. ended hi* hootball caneen quickly with Which l* not to *ay that Schtlck wa* an ankle Injuny. He *tlll keep* acall wonk and no play. On the contnany, live with intnamunal* and many tnlp* he managed the Tnojan hootball team hon 1° 0*hko*h. Bill l* not planning to a time, wne*tled UMOC Rocky a* one hath attend the UW thene because he will be oh the Bunnlto Bnothen* tag team, nan at Mequon In the hall, a* UMOC once, *aw All-Stan Wne*tllng Thl* nexldent oh Watentown, Wl*con*ln, live, and wa* a gencnally lovable and• Gneg Thnam* l* a man oh hzw wond* and cuddly guy. HI* olaze-onange Honlzon known by i\ew. Thl* avid campen and pank* lt*elh on the ea*tenn honlzon oh canoei*t can’t ivalt to pull up hi* the Semlmny next yean. tent peg* and hike to Mequon.

It'* hand to honget that Steve SchmelGenenal Tonnljo* didn’t want to *ee Ina l* Stnetch'* bnothen, but don’t him go, but Bnett "Panama" Voigt came tJunk that Steve haxn’t tnled. Thl* to Nonthwe*tenn eight yean* ago and ha* been a big yean hon Schman: he ha* been cleaning thing* even *lnce. opened hi* own thnlht *hop In an ehhont An avid hun oh Wi*con*ln *pont* teain*, to get nld oh all the *tuhh he’* "bonVead Man claim* that hi* hometown oh nowed" oven the yean*, he noomed with Hanthond l* juxt a *ubunb oh that wontwo campu* gunu*—Tylen Hjonth and Phil denhul metnopoll*. Sem bound.

Pitt, and he once again attempted to G>tegg Wanning oh Fond du Lac, Wl*conbecome the Tnojan’* ace pltdhen. Steve **n, pun*ue* the *cholanly *lde oh ha* not *pent a *lngle weekend In the Nonthwe*tenn. But when he want* to donm dunlng hi* entlne *tay at NWC. Al- e*cape the pne**une* oh *tudle* he though thl* may have *addened hi* h^lend* will Invanlably be hound cheenuig and cla**mate*, It made Paula veny happy, hQfl the Buck* In h*ont oh a TV on a *o happy that *he *ald "ye*" one nomantlc the Anena. While at the Sem next ye night In Januany. Sem bound.

Gnegg can *ave on go* to noot hon h<* Unanguably the nuggede*t guy In the hooonlte team, cla**, Kanl "l need a ’bono" Schmugge Pope’* buddy, Jehh mgnvi, ha* *pejit dehled all onthopedlc odd* by comxng htve lovely, eaxy-goxng, tnoubl ~t back h*om a Fno*h knee Injuny to play yean* at Nonthwextenn. An P hootball again. A* a Senlon he iva* \ivi mone lh I had to, named Ml/P oh the Tnojan team. Obvlou*hu*ky, angel-huced Weg*. Amwbenot ly, thene l* no lnju*tlce In hi* being the pnextlgxou* htve-yean c a , 9 called "Chuck, the Amazing Stud.” you boaxt* oh bexng on oh the only muxxccould al*o call him the Amazing Nomad oily accompll*hed xndxvxdual* *n the 19

ctout. An organist, as singer, a re­ nowned snorer—Jeff kcM many musical gifts. Stubborn and resilient, Jeff is perhaps the only person to have survived a year cm Pete Henning’4 room­ mate.. After visiting Lutherland this siumer, mil return to Nequon'A own little Wartburg Cattle.

"Impe.tu.ouA’’ Ia too kind a word for Joel Willitz, the rugged individual from Wisconsin' A Great Northwest. ’’Wildly driven” might better describe Joel.

Indeed, the Flame-Job kicked up AparkA on many a wild drive. Once the Griz­ zly AdamA of the cIoaa, Joel now AportA a Apanky, clean-cut look. AAked about the draAtic change, Joel blankly re­ sponded t ”1 gueAA the idea juAt dawned on me." The man who Awore off AuitA and tieA forever will nonethelCAA be wearing hit wedding coat to the Semi­ nary, come September.

Pave Zahn of Oconto, Wisconsin [actually it Ia County Line but we won’t get specific), hat tried hit hand at the acting career with Forum, but hit main intereAtA are bowling and photography.

Next year gives Pave the opportunity to once again leave the cheese factory oa he will head off to Sem. The boy with the Ailver hockey AkateA, Hans nThiA Ia the beAt one ever” Zietlow callA Anchorage, Alaska, hit home.

Vou would too Jf you lived there. The highlight of HnaAo’A Aenior year waA probably the purchcue of a 1979 Ford Thunderbird, which AtandA out at a veri­ table Nona Li&a in Northwestern’a park­ ing lot o{> black velvet "Elvis” paint­ inga. When not maintaining this beauti­ ful machine, he motorA to VMLC, planA Alaskan bear-hunting tripA, endeavors impaSAionately far a 4.0 GPA far his last Aemester, and tries to avoid ap­ pearing in the Mnema. A careful study of Nnemas will reveal Hans in four foot­ ball pictures, however, and a careful Atudy of HanA’ future will reveal Semi­ nary plans for ’S3-'84.

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So you think you’re going to be glad'to get out of here for the summer, or the year, as the case may be. But before you get back to the farm, consider all of the luxuries you will be leaving behind at Northwestern! Let’s take a roll call, or a “calf call” as the case may be.

You won’t know how good you’ve had it until your Mom wakes you up in the hallway instead of Humphrey. Or until you shave in the bath­ room with your Dad instead of Wally. And do be careful not to get fined for slamming your bed through the wall. You'll probably also miss having one telephone in an echo chamber with an unlisted number for all sixty family mem­ bers.

But this is nothing like the people you’ll miss, distinguished individuals like Tim “I’m gonna be a papa just like Mark Zessin” Grams, or Dan “It was close” Reich No doubt you’ll miss Mitch “Where am I?” Krauss. Maybe, Mar­ tin “Just a minute while I shine my shoes” Wildauer. Or Brad “Who’s been sleeping in my bed” Ragner. How about Jim Manthey? Or Andrew “Is it Thursday?—I’m sick” Schaefer?

So you still don't think you’ll miss the place? Well, what if you had never come to Northwestern? What would you be doing?

What would Dave Kuckhahn be doing? He’d probably be an astronaut. Dave Bostedt: a clog salesman. Andy Krause: throw rug.

Now that we’ve put enough names into this article to make you keep reading because you think that you might be ntentioned, we’d like to take the time to thank Prof. Korthals for joining our campus faculty fc...«ilv u~ has been a constant source of humor in the classroom.

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We would like to hold our own campus guessing contest. The first person to guess ac­ curately how many unexcuscd absences John Fromm had this semester will be the campus Karnac. (Clue: the number was amazingly close to the number of Greek quizzes he had this semester. Hence, Prof. Schmidt and Mrs. Strobcl are not allowed to enter.) To John Fromm we’d like to say, nice attitude problem, and hope you get over that cold this summer.

The year and this article would not be com­ plete without a farewell to Tutor Woldt. What more can be said than:

We’ll miss you and hope you don’t make Betsy move her car at 7:00 in the morning.

Deadline is coming quickly, so we would like to wish you a happy summer in the indeli­ ble words of Phil Lueders: “Immer lacheln” B&R (re. Quit yourselves like men).

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sports By the time April rolled around, everyone was eagerly looking forward to getting back outside and letting off the steam they had ac­ cumulated over the long winter. Unfortunately for the sports program, the weather decided not to cooperate, and forced practice to be held indoors. Any number of contests had to be cancelled. The baseball team, for instance, never got outside until it played its first game, and many events of the first few track meets had to be completed by mail. But once the weather perked up, Northwestern got rolling and was on its way to, for the most part, a successful season in spring sports.

BASEBALL The only apparent exception to that rule was the baseball team, which found itself 0-6 before ever playing a game, for it was forced to forfeit the games which couldn’t be resched­ uled. Their first real opportunity finally came on April 16, when they headed for Milwaukee to face Marquette in what was scheduled to be a doubleheader. But on the way there, weather reports were heard which forecast snow that afternoon. Spirits were dampened then, but by the time the snow arrived, it's doubtful that anyone was too disappointed. Northwestern had dropped the first game 16-5 and was al­ ready behind 4-0 in the second inning when the second game was postponed.

Back indoors went the players until the next weekend, when they were given plenty of opportunities to test their skills. That Saturday brought another trip to Milwaukee, with MSOE as the oppenent. Cold conditions and more than a handful of errors didn’t help the pitch­ ing staff any as the Trojans suffered a 21-1 de­ feat in the first game. The second game showed quite a defensive improvement, but the offense

just couldn’t rally itself behind Tim Soukup’s three-hitter, and went down to a disappointing 2-1 defeat.

The next day was one of the warmer days of the season, and fortunately the Trojans warmed up with the weather. In their first home contest the hardballers finally got the bats going and handed UWM a 7-6 loss. Dan Reich went the entire distance on the mound while at the plate, Chuck Westra, Ross Henzi, Phil Pitt, and Tim Soukup collected two hits apiece. Soukup got the Trojans on the scoreboard first with a three-run homer in the first inning. Sad to say, UWM bounced back to take the second game 5-4, but not before Henzi added another three hits to his day’s total.

Two days later, Soukup got his second start and first victory of the year as Maranatha fell victim to a 5-3 loss. Henzi was hot at the plate again with two more hits, and Bill Wcrth added another two to pace the Trojans.

The 8-2 loss which the Trojans suffered in the second game was the first of a five-game losing streak, as once again the bats died down and the walks and errors took over. First Con­ cordia St. Paul dropped into town to hand the Trojans a pair of losses, 9-6 and 4-2. The Tro­ jans then returned to frigid Milwaukee to again face UWM, but came back without a win, losing 9-6 and 14-4. Joel Voss collected two hits in each of the games, while Soukup and Henzi banged out two more in the first of the losing efforts.

May 1 brought NWC its third and final vic­ tory of the season. Once again Tim Soukup went the distance on the mound, this time for a 6-3 win at home over Concordia, Milwaukee.

The Trojans dropped the second contest 7-0.

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Leaders at the plate for the Trojans this year included Henzi, .362, and Phil Pitt, .308, while Soukup led the pitching staff with a 3.48 ERA and 26 strikeouts. Pitt, Soukup, Henzi, Voss, and Westra were all elected for the EastWest All Star Game to be held on May 13.

TRACK The track season, too, was plagued by bad weather, but they managed a few more suc­ cesses. Before the season ended, three individu­ al records and two relay records had been either broken or tied. New record holders in­ clude Mark Paustian in the 3000 meter steeple chase, Bill Sebald in both the shot put and discus, and Mike Schultz in the pole vault. The team of Sebald, Licht, Boeder, and Malchow now hold the weightmen’s relay record while the Stellick, Schlawin, Grams, and Sims group tied the 400 meter record.

On April 14 track season began with a trip to Chicago to face both Concordia River For­ est and North Park in a double duel. North­ western came home the victor over both, posting a 73-68 win over Concordia and a 73-71 victory over North Park.

Two days later the tracksters were com­ peting again in a state small college meet at Lawrence. Carthage led the field of nine col­ leges, with Northwestern taking fifth place.

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in the triple jump, and Phil Malchow in the javelin throw.

The Viking Relays hosted by Lawrence were next up on the track schedule. There Northwestern finished fourth behind the likes of Lawrence and Carroll while St. Norberts was an easy winner with 140 tptal points. The weightmen’s relay captured a first place as did Sebald in the shot put, while third places went to Schultz in the pole vault, Paustian in the steeple chase, and Sebald in the discus.

April 27 found the tracksters back at Law­ rence in their second double duel of the year.

Though the Trojans were defeated by Law­ rence 75-68, they did manage a 85-57 victory over Ripon.

At St. Norbert’s three days later, NWC fin­ ished fifth of six colleges. But though St. Nor­ bert’s led the field easily with 207 points, Northwestern’s fifth place could easily have been a third. Just ahead of NWC’s 76 points were Ripon with 77 and Lawrence with 78.

Placing for the Trojans were Mike Schultz, first in the pole vault; Bill Sebald, second in both the shot put and discus; Gene Sims, third in the triple jump; Phil Malchow, third in the javelin throw; Ross Stelljes, third in the 10,000 met­ ers. The 1600 meter relay team also brought home a third place.

The final goal of the tracksters was to hold Maranatha scoreless. They nearly did it. In their season finale Northwestern crushed Mara­ natha 121-23. There were too many winners to mention.

GOLF The first match for the linksters was sched­ uled for April 14 at Beloit, but golf too was de­ layed because of poor weather. That match was cancelled because of snow.

Though Watertown Country Club was wet six days later, Northwestern faced Ripon and MATC. The linksters lost to Ripon but de­ feated MATC. Joel Smith took medalist honors for the Trojans with a 78 while Ray Bell and Keith Schreiner each shot 82s.

On April 25 at the Country Club the strokers bested the Seminary, but lost to MSOE and Carroll. Bell led the pack with an 87 and Tim Satorius shot an 89. Next up was Rip­ on on a cold windy day at Lawsonia, one of the top fifty courses in the US. There only Sa-

tonus and Smith were able to break 90, with 88 and 89 respectively, as the Trojans went down to defeat.

The MATC Invitational was held in Madi­ son on May 3. Northwestern placed third out of five and was only one stroke out of second.

Ray Bell was runner up for medalist honors with a 79. Smith shot an 82, Schreiner an 84 and Satorius an 89.

The high point of the season occurred two days later at the Upper Midwest Collegiate Conference meet in West Salem, near LaCrossc.

Northwestern defeated five other teams, in­ cluding rival DMLC, as Joel Smith took all con­ ference and medalist honors with a 78. Tim Sa­ torius added an 88.

Rainy weather halted the playing of the Lakeland Invitational, in Sheboygan, after only nine holes. In the invitational itself Northwest­ ern finished sixth out of nine teams, but that placing was good enough to wrap up a third place conference standing in the Lake Michigan Conference. Bell shot a 43, Smith a 44 and Satorius a 45.

The final match was, as is the custom, against the alumni. The unbeaten streak of the alumni remained intact as they soundly defeat­ ed our competitors for the sixth year in a row.

There was one bright spot, however; Kevin Schultz shot his best round of the year, an 83.

TENNIS This year’s tennis team’s record can be summarized as seven highs ana two lows. The lows came early in the season for the tennis team, by falling far short of glory by losing to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0-9.

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But the kicked dog did not remain down for long. NWC swept MATC and Maranatha 9-0. At the Lawrence Invitational the team made its best showing ever. Falling to the toughest competition of the year, Northwest­ ern came in 6th place with 20 points; 3rd place had only 26 points. All players won consola­ tion championships, except Todd Nelson who took third place at the second singles position.

Next the tennis team made its first success­ ful trip to New Ulm to play a triangular with DMLC and Pillsbury Baptist. Pillsbury forgot to show, however, living up to their appro­ priate nicknames. Northwestern was victorious over DMLC, 6-3, with their only defeats credited to Brad Pearson and Jon Kuske, in both singles and doubles.

Northwestern’s second low came at the hands of Beloit, 6-3. Martin Bentz starred for the team by winning in both singles and in doubles with partner Dan Leyrer. Northwest­ ern then had no trouble with Concordia Mil­ waukee, defeating them 9-0.

Six men travelled to New Ulm to play in conference, and five returned with conference championships, all except Kuske and Pearson.

Northwestern also won the team championship with 30 points, the closest rival was DMLC with 19 points.

Finishing out the season with a 9-0 victory over the Seminary, the Northwestern tennis team will return at near full strength next year, losing only Martin Spriggs.

Good job, tennis team, keep shining your bright light to inspire the other teams on camB&R pus.

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be installed on May 29, 1983.

RETIREMENTS —Pastor Herbert Buch (’33) will retire on 8-15-83, last serving at St. Peter’s in Oak Grove, WI. -Karl Molkentin (’39) will retire on July 1, 1983. He is currently serving Zion in Van Dyne, WI.

CALLS DEATHS —Pastor Mark Braun (’74), formerly of the great city St. Joseph, MI, received and accepted a call to St. John’s in Sparta, WI. He was or­ dained on April 10, 1983. St. Joe will miss you, Mark.

—Pastor John Brug (’67) accepted a call to be a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.

John was formerly a professor at DMLC. -Pastor Orval H. Cullen (’68), formerly of St. John’s in Libertyville, 1L, accepted a call to First Luth. in Green Bay, WI, and will be in­ stalled in June of 1983.

-Pastor Michael Dietz (’71), formerly from the ever-famous hometown of the Cordes family, Bend, OreGON, accepted a call to Olivia, MN. -Pastor Robert Hellmann (’66) accepted a call to both Montrose and Buffalo, MN. He was formerly a pastor at Olivia, MN. —Pastor Paul Kante (’66), formerly of St. Peter’s in Theresa, Wisconsin, accepted a call to both Peace and St. Paul’s in Cataract, WI. He was installed on April 10, 1983.

-Pastor Anthony E. Schultz (’75) will be installed as pastor at Trinity, Dundee, WI, on June 5, 1983. He was formerly at Peace, Loves Park, IL. —Pastor Neil Vamum (’74), formerly of St. Joseph, MO, accepted a call to be an associate pastor at St. John’s in Caledonia, MN. He will

-Prof. Le Roy Boerneke (’52) passed away on April 26, 1983. He was a professor at DMLC at the time of his death.

MARRIAGES —James H. Krause (’76) married a certain Charlotte Albrecht on May 1,1983.

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SEPTEMBER 1983 Volume 87, No. 2

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crc at Northwestern College a good many students are health and fitness conscious.

One type of exercise is seldom used-bicycling.

1 think it could and should be made part of everyone’s fitness program Bicycling is an excellent cardiovascular con­ ditioner. The steady use of the legs, the largest muscle group on the body, places a large de­ mand on the entire cardiovascular system. The stability of this exercise keeps the heart beating at a high, steady rate for nearly the whole time the rider is on the bike. This is what to look for in an cxercise-a steady heart rate in your “Tar­ get Zone,” to quote a well-known Phy. Ed. in­ structor.

Bicycling is also good for the entire body.

Obviously the legs are strengthened and toned, but your arms, shoulders and lower back will benefit from this exercise, too. Using proper form, your body weight will be more evenly supported by your arms, rather than all on the scat. The cause of most backache is the hollow of the back. Mechanical stresses occur in the Sshaped spine-especially at the lower end. The treatment is to get rid of the hollow or curva­ ture. This is exactly what you do on a bicycle.

“Cycling, because it is not a weight-bearing ac­ tivity and because it involves a smooth, non­ jarring motion, rarely causes joint injuries.

Once past an initial conditioning period, you can go for rides of two to four hours day after day, consuming enormous numbers of calories without fear of the biomechanical overstress in­ juries that often plague the runner.” (Fred Mathcncy, author o(Beginning Bicycle Racing)

Bicycling is relaxing. Nothing can compare to a ride in the country on a sunny summer day. It gives you time to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature up close and personal, a pleasant change from roaring through the

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countryside in a car. You also have plenty of time to think. It is a special time to be with yourself and by yourself, to clear your mind.

Not only do you feel good about yourself, you also return more relaxed and free of stress.

Bicycling is a lifetime sport, and is enjoyed by all ages. It is an excellent way to get fit and stay fit. It is also highly available, as most of us cither have a bicycle or have access to one. The bicycle is the most efficient machine ever pro­ duced by man to get from place to place. It can be used as a commuting vehicle on those trips to ShopKo or the Pig, rather than taking the car for only one or two things.

Equipment requirements are not restrictive.

All you really need is a bicycle, and the desire to get out and ride. Of course, the better the bike, the more enjoyable and easier the ride will be. You do not need a SI600 racing bike, however, or S30 silk tubular tires to receive the benefits of cycling. Most bikes in the sub-SlOO range are very heavy (about 40 lbs.) and come with heavy steel wheels, uncomfortable seats, and low quality components. As you move up into the S100-S300 range, bikes come with respectable, reliable componentry and light al­ loy wheels, which are a great improvement.

Total weight also drops to around 25 to 30 pounds. The less a bike weighs, the less work you will have to do when you pedal it. Light wheels, however, are the most important con­ sideration. A light tike with heavy wheels will not coast as far as a heavy bike with light wheels. It takes more energy to keep the heavy wheels rolling. As you move up into the S400+ range, the bikes are generally made with a specific purpose in mind, i.e., racing or touring.

The bikes most of us own would be termed Sport/Recreational bikes, determined by frame geometry and the purpose of the design. These bikes arc generally somewhere in between full­ blown racing and touring designs. Buying a new bike is not necessary, but some improvements can be made to your existing machine to in­ crease its efficiency and your riding pleasure.

As you get more involved, cycling shorts, gloves and special shoes will greatly add to your cycling comfort. Again, all you really need is a bicycle.

A “training” schedule can easily be worked into an existing weight training program, or cycling can be used as a sole means of fitness.

On the off days of a weight program, a ride of 5-10 miles would be a good start and would provide enough exercise to do the heart some good. You should start slowly, so as not to burn out. Don't try to go 50 miles the first day. Start with something reasonable and work gradually toward a goal, say, 15 to 20 miles a day. Also, don’t ride in 10th gear everywhere you go. The terrain will determine what gear you ride in. Ideally, your feet should be doing around 80 rpm, so choose a gear that is fairly easy to “spin.” It will feci uncomfortable at first, but 80 rpm is the most efficient and com­ fortable cadence.

In a later issue, more information will be given on proper ruling form, upgrading your bike, training routes and a training schedule.

It is a real benefit to have a reliable bike shop in town. The only “real” bike shop in town is “Bikes, Bows, and Bindings” located north of Main St. on 4th and Division. They deal in Bianchi, Centurion, Trek, and Zebrakendo bicycles, and can beat anyone’s prices on new bikes and accessories.

Many avenues are open in cycling, from fit­ ness riding or “just for fun,” to racing or touring. They all have their own special appeal, and all are beneficial. Any way you do it, bi­ cycling is an excellent way to stay in shape and feel good about yourself.

Bicycle enthusiasts on campus are forming an informal “club” to go on group rides this fall and next spring. Get in on it, and find out why cycling is the world’s number two sport, second only to soccer. See Mike Grams in Wartburg 322 for more information.

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wonder what the editor is going to write about this month. Maybe he’ll dig up some horribly threatening new cult to warn us about, or perhaps an insidious little perspective that threatens the very fiber of our existence. No doubt a couple of his editorials this year will be unintelligible, to keep up the intellectual editor image. I can just imagine it already; complaints about this, exposes of that, a whole lot of criticism.

Wait, hold on. “Criticism" doesn’t have to be all negative, right? We have plenty of nega­ tive criticism around. “Northwestern humor’’ is supposed to be famous for witty mockery. We are all pretty professional at cutting down whatever we set our minds to. But I submit to you that all of that negative criticism does very, very little good. Need some proof?

Several years ago, two literary groups were formed at the University of Wisconsin. One group was The Stranglers-they would be blunt, merciless, and unsparing in their criti­ cism of one another’s works. The other group was The Wranglers—they did their best to offer praise. Not one of the Stranglers ever made it -in the -literary world. Several of the Wranglers were successful authors, however, including Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of The Yearling. The results speak for themselves.

Okay, one chance experiment supports the point. We need some more universal proof.

Well, remember that anti-smoking commercial in which the little boy does everything his father does, including pretending to light up a cigarette? You don’t imitate the people who hate you; you imitate the people you love. If you want to change something, don’t alienate yourself from it. Work to change it from a posi­ tive perspective.

Positive reinforcement, in fact, is not a dirty term. We certainly don’t always agree with what B. F. Skinner teaches, but he’s right

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on track when it comes to understanding what motivates man-praise. Carnegie even wrote that in How To Win Friends and Influence People. Bonaro Overstreet, a noted psycholo­ gist, has said, “We arc not only our brother’s keeper, in countless large and small ways we are our brother’s maker." Praise reinforces the good traits; negative cricitism, the bad traits.

The person who encourages is always welcome.

Contrary to popular argument, criticism does not blow off any steam. It encourages more criticism. It encourages a defeated, nega­ tive attitude. It doesn’t solve the problem; in fact, nine times out of ten, it aggravates it. Yes, the law is necessary to show sin. But it is the gospel that changes men’s hearts. Unless a specific complaint is followed up by love-moti­ vated effort to solve the problem, complaining is no help at all.

The person who is always working to en­ courage is not looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. That’s worth repeating. He is not living in some dream-world of happiness.

On the contrary, his zeal makes it more likely that he will find more wrong things than your average critic. But he works to correct the wrong by emphasizing the right. Strengthen the new man so that it can drown the old more thoroughly.

And the point of all this? One B&R article is not likely to work a change in the attitude of a student body, but that’s not my primary goal. I just want you to know why you might find a little positive material under paulindroines. I mean, we have a lot of good stuff happening here. Let’s talk it up-in fact, let’s go even further than just talk. From I John: “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.”

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I went to interview Prof. Gary Baumler, our financial aids officer, concerning these changes to find out how they would affect the students at Northwestern. I found that we don't take part in the other programs (such as the National Direct Student Loan program and the College Work-Study program) primarily because the increased work load would be too much for the administration to handle, but also because in one case schools are expected to help provide funds for the program and this is not allowed for in the budget. There is another program which Prof. Baumler said NWC was considering taking part in, namely, the Supple­ mental Educational Opportunity Grant because some of the students here could benefit from it. Unfortunately, one of the proposed changes being made is the phasing out of this program as well as a state operated program for students residing within the state.

Some of the major changes come with the Pell Grant and the GSL. Last year only stu­ dents whose parents had an income of over $30,000 had to demonstrate a need for the GSL. Now those with an income below S30,000 may be required to demonstrate a need also. And it appears that the need may become more difficult to establish due to new criteria. Pres. Reagan’s proposals concerning the Pell Grant call for reducing the number of factors used to determine a family’s ability to contribute from some 22 to only 5. They also plan to raise the upper limit of the grant’s amount (currently $1800 or up to one half of

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the" total cost of schooling) so that students at­ tending more expensive colleges may be able to receive a larger grant. Under this new “selfhelp” Pell Grant, as they now call it, the stu­ dent will be expected to take some responsibil­ ity for college costs (which Prof. Baumler likes) by contributing a minimum of 40% (at least $800), but this may come from a variety of sources (including other government pro­ grams).

Prof. Baumler has mixed reactions toward the new proposals. Overall he is rather skepti­ cal about the changes. “They may not affect us much here at NWC,” he says, “but since little detail is given, I am not certain what ex­ actly will happen.” He liked the reduction in programs, though, and less red tape (especially since it is supposed to save some one billion tax dollars from lowered interest rates), but said that if Pell and GSL take over the lost pro­ grams, then they will be making more work for everyone. Since the lower interest rates free up more money (to fund more GSL loans), Baum­ ler asks, “Why not keep the spending level the same but enlarge the group of students able to obtain such loans so that borderline students may attend college?” He is also concerned that since more Pell funds will be going to more ex­ pensive schools, smaller ones like ours may be hurt by not receiving as much money for our students.

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I think any extra money from the “Reaching Out” offering should go into open­ ing more Christian Day Schools in our home congregations. Many of our Synod’s congregations would be eager to open a Christian Day School if the necessary funds were available. Also, since there have been a surplus of teachers graduating from DMLC without calls the past few years, opening more Christian Day Schools might help alleviate this problem.

ANDY BAUER-JUNIOR A NWC student isn’t exactly the right person to ask how to spend five million extra dollars. However, if you give me some time. I’m sure I would come up with a few ideas. But I hope the Synod doesn’t start handing out money to everyone who feels he could make use of some of the surplus. After all, don’t we owe it to the people who are giving their money to the “Reaching Out” fund to use it for exactly that purpose?

WAYNE UHLHORN-SOPHOMORE The additional five or six million dollars is divided up in the same way the original 15 million was, so I think they could expand on what they were going to do originally. This way, they could start new missions, add church buildings, and make improvements where they didn’t think they could before.

DAVE FRITZ- FRESHMAN I think the money should be used to build housing for married students at the Sem. A lot of us know the financial strain that tuition puts on us now; just imagine what it is like for a married couple! Also, the professors are always wanting everyone to study more and work harder in the classroom. Well, that is rather hard to do when you must work 40 hours a week just to pay the rent. So I believe this would be a very wise use of the money, for it would benefit both the student, in his outside life, and the Synod, by allowing these men to spend more time concentrating on their work and future calling.

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According to some people, the same There’s-An-Easier-Way-If-Only-We-Could-Find-It philoso­ phy is also becoming prevalent in the field of language instruction. As nobody needs to tell us at NWC, learning a language the traditional way is no picnic. The endless drilling of vocables, forms, and syntax becomes so monotonous and seems so purposeless that we too sometimes have to won­ der if there isn’t an easier way. People involved with language instruction at various levels in our Synod have asked themselves the same question, and as there are lots of different ways to teach someone a language, many of these different methods are coming under close scrutiny. Some feel that our synodical schools could well find a way to make language instruction simpler, more natu­ ral, and less painful. Others feel that changing methods won’t do the trick, and that those who are looking for an easier way are doomed to meet the same frustration as the people who responded to the Charles Atlas ad.

Last summer, Dr. Lester Seifert (NWC ’37) of the University of Wisconsin delivered a paper at the meeting of the Foreign Language Department Conference of our Synod’s Commission on Higher Education here on this campus, which appraised the relative merits of the traditional method vs. what is called the “aural-oral” or “audio-lingual” method of language instruction. We’re all very familiar-perhaps too familiar—with the traditional method, but the “aural-oral” method requires some explanation. Basically it’s an attempt to teach people a language in the same way in which a child learns his mother tongue; through constant oral repetition of spoken models until proper pronunciation and grammar become almost second-nature. This method, according to Dr. Seifert, is based on two principles: 1) the student has to master a large and ever-growing body of phrases and sentence patterns in the target language, and 2) the student then has to learn to modify these patterns to express himself under different sets of circumstances. “The end product,” Dr. Seifert writes, “though not absolutely guaranteed, should be a pupil or student who can chatter away in the language at the drop of a hat or read a text like a native.” However, he admits that the results this method produces fall short of these lofty goals, and that the aural-oral method has its limita­ tions. Dr. Seifert himself favors “an eclectic approach,” using the aural-oral method to teach “pro­ nunciation, stress, and intonation” and the traditional system in which to organize things one learns. The trick, he says, is to know how to combine these methods to reach just the right balance between rigidity and spontaneity.

After looking over a copy of Dr. Seifert’s paper, I talked with Northwestern’s Dr. Sullivan about it and about trends and changes in general in the field of language instruction. He was overall very candid in discussing the shortcomings and difficulty of the traditional method, but he warned against looking for a quick-fix that would answer all of our Synod’s language instruction concerns.

Most of all, he wanted to stress that in learning a language there is never any substitute for Sitzfleiscli, the ability to sit and drill the material again and again until it is indelibly etched on the stu­ dent s cranium.

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Professor, what occasioned the delivery of Dr. Seifert’s paper?

Basically, the Commission on Higher Education is interested in the different ways of teaching a language available now. They seem to be com­ mitted to the “methods will do the trick” phil­ osophy, and the methods, are, or course, out there. We have one teacher in German at Saginaw, Mrs. Lorenz, who is a dedicated audio-lingualist. There are other methods which are much more radical, such as the Rassias Method.

Doctor Sullivan What is the Rassias method?

It was developed by a professor at Dartmouth, who claimed that emotional involvement is essential in learning a language. Basically, the teacher says a phrase with native pronun­ ciation and intonation, and then suddenly de­ mands that a student repeat it. To provide the emotional involvement the teacher snaps her fingers under the student’s nose, shouts at him, hugs him, or throws pies at him. It’s somewhat bizarre, to say the least.

What is wrong with looking for methods to do the trick?

For one thing, comparing different methods of language instruction through studies, papers,

and so forth, doesn’t take into account several given facts. The first is the teacher himself and his personality. If the teacher isn’t committed to and comfortable with a method of instruc­ tion, he’s going to botch it. Secondly, there is the native intelligence of the student which, of course, varies tremendously. This is where I find fault with some of the studies cited by Dr. Seifert-thcy were done with the very intelli­ gent students under very specialized condi­ tions.

There are other problems with all these methods that take a “back-to-nature” ap­ proach. For example, we don’t really under­ stand all that much about the way a child learns a language. The immensity of the task becomes apparent when you consider that a child spends most of his time at it between the ages of one and four. In fact, there is increasing evidence that a fetus in the womb can hear and begins the process of learning to respond to spoken words even before he’s born. There’s an absolutely incredible amount of repetition involved.

As an adult, you simply can’t throw away everything you know, recast yourself in an in­ fantile mode and learn things the same way you did when you were a baby. For instance, some time ago two women from the Berlitz program came here to demonstrate their ap­ proach to teaching languages. They began by telling our faculty, “Try to forget that you’re adults, that you’re all scholars, that you're mostly older individuals,” etc., etc. Can you imagine telling our faculty to forget they’re adults? Can you imagine telling Professor Eickmann to forget he’s a scholar?

Then too there are differences in culture. What percentage of Americans have a scholarly in­ terest in even their own language? A very small segment, of course. On the other hand, it’s not at all unusual to see a manual laborer in Ger­ many studying a foreign language on the bus on the way to work. The French and the Americans, though, are different; they feel that no tongue is superior to French and English, so why bother?

Has there ever been any experimentation at Northwestern with the audio-lingual approach, or a non-traditional approach?

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cost $25,000-$30,000, easily. Many schools have set up such labs only to have them gather­ ing dust now. Labs and computers can help with oral drill work, but then too if the student doesn’t have a sharp car and doesn’t copy the model precisely, he’s rehearsing mistakes.

There is, I think an undue fascination with gadgetry in teaching, as there is with “methods.”

What are the problems with the traditional ap­ proach, in your view?

I think one get to the point under the tradi­ tional method where he examines all the gram­ mar and syntax too minutely, and he can’t see the forest for the trees. He loses an ear for and an appreciation of style. There is, of course, the story of the language professor who studied nothing his whole life long but the genitive case. He had a son who was also a language professor, and on his deathbed he told this son that his only regret was that he had spread him­ self too thin and that the son should restrict himself to the subjective genitive.

It seems to me that one of our present prob­ lems is that we expect more, much more, in the way of concrete results from our language de­ partments than from other areas at our schools.

To an extent we’re entitled to them but if we think we’re going to preserve orthodoxy by means of a thorough knowledge of Greek and Hebrew, we’re kidding ourselves. Once a knowledge of German was considered the bul­ wark against heresy. Now look at the deplor­ able state of the German theological scene. If errors arc going to come in, they’ll come in regardless of how well we know our grammar and syntax. God’s grace alone preserves ortho­ doxy.

What the foreign language courses need is com­ mitment, on the part of both the student and the teacher. The teacher has to have a lively in­ terest in his subject, yet he can’t get carried away; he has to refrain from absolute demands.

Both student and teacher have to settle for less than absolute commitment, and keep their overall goals in sight.

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The Northwestern campus family was grieved at the loss of two of its members during the past sum­ mer vacation. Mrs. Marion Franzmann, after an extended illness, passed away on May 30, and Russ Else, who graduated with the class of 1983, was killed in an automobile accident on June 13. Al­ though their passing saddens the heart, we will remember their lives here at Northwestern quite fondly. For the past twenty-four years, Mrs. Franzmann and her husband, Prof. Gerhard Franz­ mann, have enriched the campus with their love of fine arts, particularly the praise of God in song.

The Vesper Singers, who offered selections at the funeral, already feel the loss of Marion’s fine voice and refined personality. Russ too gave of his talents in service here, having attended both the Preparatory School and the College. His love was football, and no one doubted his intensity. Our hearts go out to' the families in this time of grief, and they are cheered by the sure hope of eternal reunion in heaven.

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mold’s alarm clock went off. He jumped out of bed, stumbled over his chair before beating the electronic intruder into silence.

He was still rubbing his eyes when he stepped out of the door. That’s bad for your eyes, he thought, and continued doing it a little while before stopping. He opened his eyes, rubbed them a few more times, then looked again. The hallway wasn’t there. Instead, he was looking out at, yes, they were books, huge books, about 150 feet away. 1 guess it’s true what they say about anchovies, he thought.

Arnold turned quickly back to his doorway and ran into ... plastic?

Dirty plastic even. A heavy piece of plastic over a white background. A sign behind the cover had some large lettering on it. Arnold stepped back to read it. Whoa, almost went too far. Turning slowly, he glanced over the edge, looked down at least 200 feet. Reeling around, he saw that the wall his bed­ room was in was now a group of six-foot-wide divisions, each a different color, each covered with plastic. Where his own door had been, a white block stood, somewhat recessed from the surrounding sections. Arnold could see the sign: C95. Above it, 136.7. For want of a better reaction, Arnold laughed.

With time, though, he became alarmed. A half hour was spent looking for TV cameras. He looked out over the precipice-there were shelves and books, an aisle; Arnold had to admit he was in a library. He had been re­ duced to a Lilliputian! He didn’t want to accept the thought; but there he sat, waiting for his Gulliver. Finally he got up and went for a walk, figuring this would give Rod Scrling the opportunity to come up behind him.

There were several possibilities. Someone had slipped an hallucinogenic drug into his Dr. Pepper; but no effects would last this long. He was crazy, in which case there was not much to do. Or he was dreaming. Or this was not really happening; his life was not real; maybe he was only a character in a silly story.

As he walked along, Arnold heard noises ahead. He walked up to some books which were jumping around, with some foreign words coming out.

• There was some kind of fight going on. Arnold stepped back and said aloud, “What’s going on here?”

“They’re fighting,” said a voice behind him.

Arnold turned, cocked his head and looked up. The History of Philoso­ phy, the title read. “What?” Arnold asked tentatively.

“They are in an all-out brawl.” The answer came,from this book!

Stepping closer, Arnold asked, “Who’s fighting?”'The reply came quickly. “Nietzsche and Descartes. Someone shelved them side-by-side again by mistake.”

“What are they fighting about?”

“They’re arguing the knowledge of existence.”

“You know, I was just wondering about that myself.”

“Of course you were, my boy. As soon as one emerges from the cave...”

“Well, my room may be a mess, but I wouldn’t...”

The two quarreling books fell to the floor.

“Never mind. You will now have all your questions answered. Let me see, shall we start with Plato?”

“Actually, right now I’d just like a bite to eat.” Arnold felt a strong urge to move on.

“Believe me, my boy, you have all you need right here. You don’t want someone to lead you astray, do you?” Across the aisle, the sociology texts were starting to murmur.

A thought struck Arnold. “Say, do you know where the religion section is in this library?”

“Oh, it’s quite a ways from here. You might look into that sometime, but certainly not until you have a solid foundation ...” Drops of water were condensing on the book’s plastic lining.

“No, thank you, I think I will be going.” And Arnold began running down the shelf.

From the floor, Nietzsche laughed aloud, prompting Descartes to attack him at the binding. Various books along the aisle were crying out.

Arnold did not hear them as he climbed the shelf supports. He cut through dust webs and had a confrontation with some spiders living in a Carl Sagan book. But Arnold pressed on; he knew where he was going.

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T his summer was an exceptional one for movies both in terms of quality ' and box office sales. There were seven pictures that made over fifty million dollars, and there were four films that I would term excellent —not bad for a three month period. But it was not a perfect summer movie season; there was some genuine garbage among the gems. This wrap-up is intended to give a sampling of the bad and the good of the last three months, moving progressively from horrendous to terrific.

Undoubtedly, the worst movie of the summer, perhaps of the entire year, was Yor. Tne plot has something to do with a man in primitive times searching for the advanced culture he came from and picking up a few girls along the way. It does have some of the funniest dialogue of any movie in a long time. Example: Yor (after some cave men have abducted the women of his newly adopted village): “Let’s go get ’em!” Old man: “No! According to our laws, the women now belong to them.” Yor: “I don’t know your laws!”

Old man (obviously impressed by such a convincing argement): “This way!”

Near the bottom was Psycho II, a sequel that doesn’t even attempt to match the excellence of its classic predecessor. Instead, it makes fun of itself with obvious jokes about showers and butcher knives. Probably the biggest problem with it is that we don’t care about the murder victims; they either have no connection with the plot or were so obnoxious you were kind of glad they got slashed; such was definitely not the case with the original. Only the (slightly) surprising ending saves this one from being an absolute piece of garbage.

Blue Thunder was this year’s equivalent to The A-Tcam-fairly entertain­ ing and exciting but totally unbelievable. It has some great helicopter stunts and a solid performance by Roy Scheider as a good cop, but very little sub­ stance.

Vacation was a good comedy with some awfully plodding parts (such as the Christie Brinkley section) and some classic bits (like a visit to some very obnoxious relatives). Chevy Chase’s performance as an Every Dad type of character is the best of his film career. He also has one of the best lines of the summer, “We’re hoping to have so much fun that we’ll need plastic sur­ gery to get the smiles off of our faces.” Anyone who has endured a troublefilled family vacation on the road can appreciate that line.

Octopussy is the best Roger Moore James Bond film since The Spy Who Loved Me. Somehow it takes the tired old formula of chases, fights, and women and makes it interesting. Part of the reason is that the plot (a Russian general tries to set off a nuclear explosion to force NATO to give up their nuclear weapons) is easier to follow and the stunts are more lively than usu­ al, The final stunt sequence on top of an airplane in flight is worth the price of admission by itself.

Superman III isn’t as much fun as the first two films in the series, but it is the best one. It features much of the science fiction psychology that char­ acterizes the Superman comics of the 60’s and 70’s as Superman’s good and bad parts battle each other for possession of his body. Richard Pryor is as

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Trading Places was the best comedy of the summer. It features Eddie Murphy continuing his rise to stardom as Billy Ray Valentine, a poor con man who is put in a high position once occupied by Dan Akroyd who is re­ duced to poverty because of a bet between two brothers. What really sets this movie apart is the level of performance. Besides Murphy and Akroyd there arc Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche as the two crusty brothers, Jaimie Lee Curtis, and Franklin and Davis as a pair of railroad porters.

The most financially successful Film of the summer was also one of the best; that, of course, was Return of the Jedi. It compares quite well with the other two films of the Star Wars saga. The special effects are the best yet, the acting (especially Mark Hamel’s) is much improved, and the action moves along rather well. It does have its faults, though. The most obvious of these is the editing; for the first time in a Star Wars film there are some scenes that add absolutely nothing to the story line, especially in the opening “Jabba the Hut” sequence. And one more question—why did George Lucas have to end the first trilogy with an attack on another Death Star when it was done be­ fore and better in the first film? However, the good in this film far outweighs the bad, and that makes it very entertaining.

However, the best film of last summer was Wargames. It had an in­ triguing and frightening premise (a teenage boy breaks into a strategic com­ puter while trying to find new video games and sets the wheels of World War III in motion) and, surprisingly, doesn’t blow it. The tension never lets up until the end, when the computer comes to the conclusion that the only way to win a global thermonuclear war is not to start one (whether it finds out in time I’m not going to tell). Except for Dr. Strangelove, this is the best film about nuclear war that I’ve ever seen. Incidentally, it also includes the best little exchange of dialogue of the year. Michael (realizing that what he has done is not a harmless little prank): “Is this a game, or is it real?” Computer: ‘‘What is the difference?”

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Since there were no seniors on offense last year, the offensive set-up won’t have to under­ go much of a change. All of last year’s starters have returned with the benefit of a year’s ex­ perience. Coach Thompson feels that what the offense lacked last year was consistency. Exe­ cution of the fundamentals will be perhaps the main factor in obtaining a winning season this year.

Returning to lead the Trojans at quarter­ back will be Junior Duane Rodcwald. The un­ expected loss of Rodewald last year hurt the Trojans severely but since his return he’s looked as impressive as ever. Also making a bid for the quarterback position are freshman John Steinbrenner and Bill Werth who saw limited action last year.

As of now the leading contenders for the backfield positions are Soukup, Jeffers, Malchow, R. Rockhoff, Keller, and Gartner, while Schultz, Heitsch, Schubkegel and Kempf are battling it out for the ends. Depth has been added to last year's offensive line of Fritz, Licht, Sebald, Rosenberg, and Ott with new­ comers Ewings, Seifert, Schultz, and Weigand.

And, of course, there’s always John Boeder who can’t Figure out whether he’s on offense or defense.

The Trojan defense will be out to give it its opposition as many different looks as pos­ sible this year. Consistent execution is one of their primary goals also, knowing that they can’t afford to give up the “big play.”

Though the Trojan defense did lose seven seniors, there are enough returnees to provide the leadership and enough new faces to fill in the holes. Leading contenders for the defen­ sive line positions include Hirsch, Kemnitz, Wessel, Manthey, Moore, and D. Rockhoff while Martin, Mohlke, Voss, Albrecht, Horn, and Krauss are leading the way as linebackers.

Returning to the defensive secondary are Raasch, Spaude, Bentz, and Klatt.

The first three games of the season, each of which are non-conference, should prove to be among the most difficult of the Trojan season.

Coach Thompson anticipates that Mt. Senario, Concordia St. Paul and Northwestern Roseville will give the Trojans their toughest conference battles, but he looks for the Trojans to finish no worse than third in the conference this year.

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SOCCER The soccer team is also taking each game at a time, but they have a little more time to prepare—their first game isn’t until September 14th. Only two of last year’s eleven starters are returning, but that hasn’t dimmed the opti­ mism of second year coach Tutor Free. “De­ spite losing all this talent,” he says, “we still have a fine nucleus for a winning season.”

The team has excellent senior leadership with Kuske, Poetter, Gass, Krohn, Straseske, Lisk, and Drews helping to teach the more in­ experienced players. The Frosh-Bodjanac, Raasch, Carlson, Schneck, and Hochmuth—are particularly eager to learn. Most of the posi­ tions are still open at this writing, so the in­ centive is there to win a position in practice. In fact, if anyone is still interested in coming out, Tutor Free thinks that there still may be time to work in new bodies.

Juniors Liebenow, Koelpin, Rauh, Maertz, Fromm, and Madson, and sophomores Drews, Reich, Grams, Quandt, and Haag round out the list of twenty-three men currently out for the team. There are fourteen matches scheduled this year; come out and support the team, es­ pecially at the first home game on September 19th against Carthage.

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So, your advisors have promised you din­ ner at their houses this year? While you’re holding your breath, here is a partial menu of some of the meals you may be served. You may wish to take a sick day.

1. At Toppes', they’re serving a campus facul­ ty favorite—Carleton casserole.

2. Dine on the roof with the Kirsts. At the Kirsts’, Greek food is tops. They have 44 dif­ ferent entrees.

3. A Martin Luther favorite is Strobcl Strudel.

The following were found over the summer by janitors in Geoff Kieta’s old room. Here are a few ncvcr-bcfore-sccn poems by Geoff.

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We can’t figure out how to work this into the article, but we would like to make fun of the little-made-fun-of business manager, Glen Pankow.

Quizzes and tests have already started and

we have found ourselves caught in the same trap. Here is a quiz that you may also take Answers will be presented in next month’s column.

1. Tutor Kolander was A. David Soul’s stunt­ man on Starsky and Hutch B. The 1981 Hawaiian Tropic-tan Man. 2. What do Ross Stelljes and Paul Koelpin have in common? A. They’re roommates B. They’re both trying to grow mustaches.

3. T or F. Joel Lillo uses deodorant.

4. T or F. Denny Rardin weighs more than 50 lbs.

5. Paul Schaefer is A. Engaged to Nancy Westerhaus.

B. The long lost separated Siamese twin of Bill Michel.

Joel Voss is sleeping in Andrew Schaefer’s bed this year.

As you may or may not remember, John Fromm made the last issue of C&C. Having taken care of his attitude problem and cold over the summer with a sojourn to the mother­ land, John returns to NWC to find himself once again unable to keep himself out of C&C news.

This year John has landed himself a job in Watertown. Although employment opportuni­ ties in Watertown may seem few and far be­ tween to many of you, John had no trouble landing himself a job at the Hwy. 26 laundro­ mat. Seeing John enter Watertown’s finest, the manager took one look at Mr. Fromm and said, “You’re hired.” No application was necessary; the only request the manager had for John was “Don’t forget your rock!” When asked, John refused to give up his ancient Chinese secret.

Some hotshot.

The canteen has been closed for what seems like hours. Earl Kriewall and Tim Schoeneck ate the last two deluxe pizzas.

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lunch tradition. Starting at the south end of town is fast food dining at its fincst-Burger King. Sorry, you can’t eat a pita after mid­ night, but if you’re lucky you may get a glimpse of Mrs. Grams through the drive-thru.

If you want that big city atmosphere, try Phil’s in downtown Watertown. As you walk up the ramp, admire the Greek decor. Be greeted by Olga Phil. After you arc seated, Mrs. Phil serves you water. George Phil reads your order to his dad, Phil Phil, who speaks only Greek. So try out your Greek and have some Italian Greek pizza. Italian Greek pizza?

Not too far from campus is Zwicg’s. No doubt you’ll need to use the bathroom immedi­ ately as you walk in. Careful, the lock is usual­ ly broken. You have your choice to cat on a stool, or dine at a table. So go to Zwieg’s where the pancakes are thick and the burgers thin and get some Synod-served food. You’ll enjoy the onions for days.

Next stop, Norby's Sub Station. You may need to use the bathroom again. Be careful— there is no lock. Inflation has hit hard every­ where but at the Sub Station. This year, Norby and the boys have lowered the price of their Depth Charge sandwich by 10 cents. But try to get there early, they’re usually “out of that to­ night.’’

Not satisfied? There are two last resorts.

The atmosphere isn't as great as the other places, but the food is delicious. Visit Clark's gas station and Jim Manthcy at the same time.

Fine bakery and stale Animal Crackers are their specialties. Careful, there is no bathroom.

Last stop-Super America and Paul Prange.

Here you may delight in a Double Stuff and a game of Defenders. You could REACH OUT for a frozen pizza here, but there's no place to cook it.

Until next time, stay IMMER LACHELN (re: Don’t park your car in front of the gym or music auditorium).

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Keith Bilitz of Wyoming, MI, (’79) was as­ signed to Christ Church in Denmark, WI, and Emanuel in Denmark, WI. Mark Birkholz, a New Ulm, MN, native (’79) is doing exploratory work in Northwest Denver, CO. David Clark, from Detroit, MI, ('79) will be learning a drawl while doing exploratory work in South Austin, TX. Douglas Free, a native of that happy land of Omaha, NE, (’79) has been assigned to Sioux Falls, SD. Thomas Frickc, of Watertown, WI, (’79), one of our neighbors, is now an instructor for one year at Neb. LIIS in Waco, NE. Bryan Gerlach, of San Jose, CA, (’79) is going to Trinity, El Paso, TX. Thomas Gumm, of West Bend, WI, (’79) turns to the East as he does exploratory work in Poughkeepsie, NY. Timothy Henning, of Dousman, WI, (’79) has been assigned to Shepherd of the Hills in Knoxville, TN. Dennis Himm of Chcsaning, MI, (’79) is going to Resurrection, Centerville, OH. Charles Hucbner. of Saginaw, MI, (’79) is now posting close guard of NPS here at Watertown, WI. Ricky Johnson, of Winona, MN, (’79) is beginning exploratory work in Wasilla, AK. Peter Kiccker, of Fairfax, MN, (’79) is doing exploratory work in Baton Rouge, LA. Norval Kock, of New Ulm, MN, (’79) has found home sweet home in Waco, NE, as a one-year instructor at Neb. LHS. Our David Kolander, of Montello, WI, (’79) has undertaken the care of the peaceful repose of NWC at Watertown, WI. Richard Krause, of Brookfield, (’78) is doing exploratory work in Marietta, OH, and Parkersburg, WV.

Michael Locscher, of Osceola, WI, (’79) is at Friedens, Kenosha, WI. Paul Mueller, of Owosso, MI, (’79) is going to Grace at Safford, AZ. David Mottling, of El Paso, TX, (’79) is moving over to Grace, Hudson, FL. Lawrence Olson, of Milwaukee, (’79) has been assigned to Peace, Loves Park, IL. Donald Piepcr of La Crescent, MN, ('ll) is now an instructor/tutor (1 year) at MLS, Sagi­ naw, ML Larry Pontel, of Whitewater, WI, (’79) is at Peridot Luth. at Peridot and Grace, San Carlos, AZ. William Runkc, of Wrightstown, WI, (’79) is at Grace, La Sueur, MN. Paul Schleis, of Mishicot, WI, (’79) has been assigned to Trinity, Elkton, MI. Richard Schcibe, another resident of Wrightstown, WI, (’79) is doing exploratory work at the site of the lost colony, Roanoke, VA. Randal Schoemann, of Friesland, WI, (’79) finds himself at Zion, Van Dyne, WI, home of Jeff Wegner.

Mark Schulz, of Saginaw, MI, (’78) has moved to Faith, Pittsfield, MA. Daniel Schumann, of Duluth, MN, (’79) is assigned to St. Peter, Juneau, WI. Donald Scelhoff, of Owosso, MI, (’79) is a tutor at MLPS, Prairie du Chicn, WI. Jeffrey Seelow, of Milwaukee, (’79) has been assigned to Good Shepherd, Girard, OH. Roger Sloan, of Onalaska, (’79) has gone south to Emmanuel, Zephyrhills, FL. Thomas Smith, of La Crescent, MN, (’78) is doing exploratory work at Cape Coral, FL. E. Allen Sorum, of Auburn, WA, (’79) is assigned to Garden Homes, in Milwaukee.

Philip Spaude, of Saginaw, MI, (’79) has been assigned as tutor at MLPS, Prairie du Cliien, WI. Dennis Strong, of Remus, MI, (’79) is at St. Peter and Zion, of Allenton, WI. Keith Tullberg, of Moline, IL, (’79) finds 54

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On Thursday, October 3rd, Marquette Col­ lege of Milwaukee, sent their heroes out for a tussle. This was the first game of football played between elevens representing these in­ stitutions. It was, too, the first game of the sea­ son for both these teams. For these reasons the result was very much in the dark. The large crowd which had assembled was not disap­ pointed. From two to four o’clock they stood, in spite of the cold weather, and watched the boys pull and jerk each other across the field and back. After two halves of twenty-five and twenty minutes duration had been played neither side had been able to cross the goal line. Marquette, being unable to gain on the Northwestern line, played a punting game throughout. In that way they managed to keep their goal out of any immediate danger. In the second half Northwestern played but two plays, alternately, with good effect. The full-

back would make the characteristic line-smash and then the mass-on-tackle play was used.

Both netted from two to three yards on every down. It would have done any football crank good to have seen our boys play straight foot­ ball for almost the entire length of the field.

Fullback Reynolds of Marquette was weak when he entered the game. As a result, time was taken out, with few exceptions, after every down. This did not give our boys an opportun­ ity to warm up.

Seen by an impartial observer the game was certainly interesting. The visitors, although they were about eight pounds lighter than our eleven, put up a game fight and held our boys for two or three yard gains. The long runs were very conspicuous by their absence. The final re­ sult was the score of 0 to 0.

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And his blonde hair was neat and clean.

He always had the right answer, when asked; Dressed in clothes like the magazine.

Seemed even fate played along with young Herb, Such unfortunate childhood.

But look Herb, how Junior has developed, How much playin’ the boy’s withstood.

Bitter Herb - not our boy, A little shy — somewhat coy.

Bitter Herb, just a scar in his head.

The ravenous worm needs to be fed.

Just a growing boy, so he hides sometimes, And throwing dirt is nothing new.

Daydreaming boys give ancient worlds new life, So many brave thoughts to construe.

Yes, he’s real intense when he stalks grown men.

But it’s not really him that’s there.

He holds out his hand when I slap his wrist.

What more justice could be so fair?

Bitter Herbs — sweet little boys.

Not your fault life cramps and cloys.

Bitter Herbs have revenge in mind, And Hate is black, but it ain’t blind.

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OCTOBER 1983 Volume 87, No. 3 Published since 1897 by students of Northwestern College, 1300 Western Avenue, Watertown, WI53094.

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With a little help from an AAL grant, NWC has purchased six IBM Personal Computers.

The IBM's have 64K memory and each full system includes a disc drive computer, a 12” green phosphor monitor, a keyboard, and an Epson dot-matrix printer.

There are three full systems and printers in the new computer room on the first floor of the Chapel-Arts building. These are for college use only. There are three systems (one an Ap­ ple III) in the Administration building and one in Wartburg for faculty use.

The IBM Personal Computer has many

good uses for an NWC student, the most useful being the Easy Writer program. This is used for the typing, editing, printing and storing of papers and essays.

According to Prof. Kruse, who heads the 3man computer committee (Profs. Kruse, Baumler, and Plitzuweit), training on the word pro­ cessor will become available very soon. Kruse also said that discs will become available for student purchase from the bookstore, and that six more computers may be acquired.

What does all this mean to the average NWC student? A person without computer knowledge cannot benefit fully from his studies without these personal computers.

•When good training becomes available, and the systems are readily accessible to the students, they could drastically change the way an NWC student studies and retains information.

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sonal computers will be THE way to learn and store information in the United States in the very near future for college, high school and even elementary school students. Consider the computer games that help kids learn while they’re having fun. These things arc developing and expanding rapidly as well as making chil­ dren familiar with basic computer functions.

As these children grow older their usage of and need for computers expand, and soon the In­ formation Age will be upon us in all aspects.

Can you imagine storing Greek syntax, Hebrew vocables and term papers all on a few little 6 inch discs, and then having them at your finger­ tips for the rest of your life? Some day this may become a reality, but until then we can take advantage of what is now available.

If basic training becomes a reality, thcEasy Writer program will help most of us with our papers and essays. We will also be able to store notes and general information on our own discs, which cost about S6 each but can hold a lot of information. Provided that the proper steps are taken, any NWC student can and should be able to use these computers to his benefit. And that is why they are there, to help

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A People magazine study conducted during the first quarter of 1983 reveals some interesting stat­ istics about America’s 76 million baby boomers-individuals from 18 to 37 years old born after World War II. The survey took a national probability sample of over 2000 people using 90 minute in-depth interviews. Here are the results: - The baby boomers "are more success-oriented and far more committed to leisure than their elders. ” -"The largest and best educated segment" of society could be tagged as "the work hardIplay hard" generation because some 26% of those between ages 25 and 37 have already assumed professional/managerial positions and this generation partici­ pates in active sports and attends movies and concerts with twice the frequency of the previous generation.

—54%> of all married boomers live in dual income households (only 11% of boomers think it's wrong for both parents to work).

—Less than four out of ten boomers believe children are essential for a happy marriage.

—Nearly twice as many as the previous generation—44%— believe in living together before marriage.

-Only 56% of boomers believe there’s "too much emphasis on sex today. ” —A full 64% of boomers consider physical fitness "important for my self-esteem. ” — Two thirds of boomers attend parties and social gatherings for leisure activities, compared to less than half of the older generation, and they drink with greater frequency.

—Although 777c of boomers profess a "strong belief in God," they attend religious services with considerably less frequency than their elders.

What conclusions can we as Christians draw from these statements? Well, certainly that most ob­ vious is that the “me” generation of the 70’s is still with us in the 80’s. It hasn’t left us. People are still getting while the getting is good. Our generation is proving that. We have our fancy stereos while our parents and grandparents had simple record players and radios. Over half of our gener­ ation’s married people live on dual incomes—but then when they buy SI50,000 homes which are cluttered with all sorts of expensive junk inside and two or three sports cars on the outside, it’s no wonder they need two incomes.

We can surely see the influence of hedonism upon our “boomer” generation. We work harder so that we can play harder. We go to more movies, concerts, and parties than our parents ever did.

In fact, our generation earns more, does more, and has more of almost everything (and having fewer or no children enables them to accomplish all these deeds). About the only things the boomer gen­ eration has less of is morals. A full 40% and more of the boomers believe in living together before marriage. They also hear less of God’s Word. Oh, sure, 77% profess a strong belief in God, but to them God can be anyone from the Rev. Sun Myung Moon to “a supreme being somewhere out there in the universe watching over us all.”

As future ministers of God’s Word we are going to have to deal with this generation. They must be told of their sin of self-love, which God condemns in His law: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and “love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:30,31) They must be made to realize their sin and then told of Jesus who did not love Himself but us. He gave up His life so that all who believe in Him might have eternal life. The goal before us is clear.

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Senator Henry (Scoop) Jackson (D-Wash.) was a forty-four year veteran of Congress.

Having just returned from a two-week visit of Communist China, Jackson died several hours after denouncing the Soviet massacre of 269 civilians on K.A.L. Flight No. 007 as a “das­ tardly, barbaric act against humanity.” He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1940, served six terms before being elected to the Senate in 1952, and served there until his death. As a member of four Senate Committees-rArmed Services, Energy and Natural Re­ sources, Governmental Affairs, and Intelli­ gence—Jackson registered a perfect “10” on the Liberal scale established by Conservatives.

However, Jackson often voted for defense measures, including the MX missile, and con­ sidered the Soviet Union to be a “dangerous, unpredictable enemy.” One of Jackson’s poli­ tical philosophies was, “Don’t be a one issue candidate. Present your whole platform, and your whole performance.”

Congressman Larry McDonald, physician, chairman of the John Birch Society, the Cicero of American patriotism, left his medical prac­ tice to run for Congress because his country needed him. In his first speech to Congress, Mc­ Donald discussed the tragedy of the no-win war in Vietnam and the need for a policy of victory over the Communists. He adopted a tough antiCommunist stance that earned him the hatred of the Left, from Radio Moscow to columnist Jack Anderson, calling McDonald “a bushleague McCarthy ... who is taken seriously on­ ly by the nightmare crowd.” The principled Representative gave the Communists and their 62

allies plenty of nightmares as he helped reacti­ vate the House Internal Security Committee to deal with the growing espionage and terrorist threat to America. No other anti-Communist in Congress had better organization skills, net­ work of contacts, the untiring commitment, and the clear vision possessed by Dr. Mc­ Donald.

So, there wc have it. Opposites: one Demo­ crat, the other, a Republican; the Democrat be­ ing a liberal, the Republican a conservative.

Two men, different in political philosophy, but the same in so many other ways. Both saw a need for a strong America. Both served our country with unsurpassed energy and integrity.

And both have taught lessons that are in­ valuable criteria for choosing a candidate.

Vote for the man-not the party. Don’t ex­ amine one or two particular issues of a candi­ date, but take a look at the record from the total perspective. “Do I vote against Mr. X be­ cause abortion is the only issue on which I dis­ agree with him?” or do I say, “O K., lie might have voted for a certain union law, but look at the record on the whole!” One-issue candidates are the shallowest-one-issue voters are detri­ mental to a republican government.

Question without letting bias get in the way. Document, investigate, examine the infor­ mation and evidence set forth. Ask, “How can this person best serve our nation?”

Be flexible. Realize that there are some Conservative Democrats, and some Liberal Re­ publicans, who believe in different means to finish at the same ends. If a lifelong Republican finds himself favoring a Democrat because of similar ideologies, go for it!

Jackson and McDonald disagreed on many issues, yet both show how an elected official offers his constituency not only his industry, but his judgment, and that he betrays them if he sacrifices his judgment for their opinion.

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Looks like we better sit up and take some notice.

Hey, haven’t I seen one of those men before? Sure-Profes- ; sor Wayne Zuleger accepted his call to NWC straight from nine years at NPS. That wasn’t the only place he taught, though.

His first assignment, way back in 1957, was to Shirley, Wiscon­ sin, where he taught grades 1-8. In the fall of 1960 he accepted a call as principal and upper grade teacher at First Lutheran in Racine. He remained there until 1963, when he was called to St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul. He spent the next decade at this school, teaching English and related courses. That will also be his forte at NWC—English and dramatics.

Professor Zuleger has already become heavily involved with the Forum Society’s first produc­ tion of the year, Make Straight the Way. He’s had a chance to see quite a few college productions in the past, since his biography lists DMLC, the University of Louisiana in New Orleans, the University of Minnesota, Dominican College in Racine, the Faulkner Institute, and the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater all as places of schooling. With that much education, you might think that Professor Zuleger doesn’t have time for anything at home-au contraire, he and Elda nee Schultz have two children: Lisa, Mrs. Mark Williams, of Watertown, and Jonathan, living at home.

Welcome to the college, Prof. Zuleger! And a hearty welcome also to our latest tutor in Witten­ berg, Pastor David Kolander. It’s too bad we can’t begin by listing your wife and children, sir, but I guess they wouldn’t be very happy in a dormitory, would they? ' This is Tutor Kolander’s ninth year on the campus of Northwestern. Only three other places claim him as an alum­ I nus: Kingston Public School, St. John’s Lutheran School in Montello, Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He I even managed to take a year out from the last place and vicar at St. Paul’s in Litchfield, Minnesota. For those of you who are statistic buffs and want to do something special for Tutor on his birthday next spring, he was bom on April 5, 1957, and was baptized at Zion Lutheran in Kingston, where his father was pastor.

Tutor Kolander teaches a Freshman Greek course and will assist in coaching this spring. We have already come to know his concerned and helpful personality in the dormitory. Tutors put up with a lot, but you always have to remember, sir, that we actually deep down appreciate your efforts to smooth our way. Now if you’d only let us park in the space that says “Music,” we’d really be thankful.

It shouldn’t take us long to get used to these new faces. After all, they’ve been here a total of seventeen years already. We ask the Lord’s blessings on their new fields of endeavor.

PAUL PRANGE 65

WHO'S THE BEST?

j he NWC student by nature is a sports fan.

B He has little else to do besides study, since there are no female members of his species present. Many hours are spent in front of the tube watching those awesome hits, those last second shots, and those beautiful double plays.

All is well and good until you find yourself watching a game with a few of those dolts who don’t root for the right team. I’m speaking of those jerks from Michigan and Minnesota who are too ignorant and stubborn to support the respective Wisconsin team.

The Michigan fan is perhaps the most obstinate fan on campus. Each Saturday after­ noon cries of “dem Wolves” noise through the hallways of the dorm. Each year they patiently wait for “dem Wolves” to howl in a post-season bowl game, but they hear and see a mere whimper. I must say though, that if I lived in Michigan, it would be easier to root for the Wolverines than the Lions. I wonder if Lion fans will have to wait until the last day of the pro season to see if all the other wildcard con66

tenders will lose so that they can sneak in again. Way to take it to ’em! And with a Hippie leading the team, how can they go wrong?

They always seem to. Thank goodness summer vacation is three months long, because I could not stomach listening to Tiger fans all the sea­ son. They’re still living in the A1 Kaline Era. Each spring.Tiger fans preach that this year they’ll bring home the pennant, but each fall the Tigers are back of the pack. Michigan fans rarely mention the Pistons-perhaps they’re too ashamed. They never mention the Red Wings, hoping they’d pack up and leave the state.

Now let’s cross the Big Pond and America’s Dairyland and go to the Land of 10,000 Lakes —certainly enough for all the washed-up teams of Minnesota. To their credit, Minnesota fans keep relatively quiet about the U of M sports.

Occasionally-very occasionally-there’s a rea­ son to cheer. There certainly is little to cheer about in their pro teams as well—from Bud Grant and his black-shoed Vikes to the annual lethargic record of the Twinks. Has anyone be­ sides Mrs. Grant ever seen the top of Bud’s, head? He has all the charisma of a funeral dirge. Rumor has it that Johnny Unitas is the team’s style consultant. The Viking playbook contains one page-slimy plays. Tarkenton was the master of slime. Will the Vikings ever win it all? And how ’bout those Twins? What can I say? Absolutely nothing. And that brings us to the North Stars. They made it to the playoffs last year, but that isn’t saying much in the NHL. So what do we Wisconsin fans have to boast of? Actually, quite a bit. We have one of the winningest basketball teams in the history of the game. Year after year the Bucks are a contender for the title. The Packers have come

in to their own, too. Guided by a Starr, they entered the second round of the playoffs last season. Their offense is probably the most ex­ plosive in the NFL this year with the likes of Lofton, Jefferson, Ivery, and Dickey. They’re a real class act. A few misguided zeros will poke fun at the Brewers this year. To them I say, “I’m sorry, we can’t win the American League pennant every year.” I’ll admit that the Badger football team is not a powerhouse, and that the basketball team has a long way to go.

But wouldn’t it be a surprise if the Badger hockey team weren’t among the top four teams in the country on any given year?

So when are you out-of-staters going to quit spitting against the wind. Stop being so hard on yourselves. It hurts too much. Become a winner with Wisconsin sports teams.

JOEL VOSS

■Jey, all you sports fans! Are there any of ■■you out there who are getting a bit fed up with those same ol’ pro teams back home?

(At present the economy isn’t the only thing depressing in Michigan). You know the ones I mean: those whose coaches call plays as well as your grandma. The ones whose players’ posses­ sion of “speed” has only gotten them arrested.

The ones with so much “experience” that Grecian Formula 16 can’t even hide it any­ more. The ones that year after year after year after . . . show signs of promise only to fall flat on their face when the playoffs roll around. Well, if you’ve had it with those local favorites and are looking for a new home in which to harbor your languishing support, per-

mit me to offer a noteworthy suggestion. How about rooting for the teams from Minnesota?

From Minnesota! Need I say any more? Of course, for some of you the fact that they are from Minnesota might not be enough to con­ vince you of their superior quality. But after a brief inspection, only the foolhardy would fail to see the handwriting on the wall.

Of all the outstanding professional teams from Minnesota, probably the most remarkable one is the Minnesota Twins. The Twins! Those miracle-working denizens of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metro Dome. Legends in their own time. “How do they do it?” you ask. I’ve often asked that question myself. Day in, day out, game after game, week after week, month af­ ter month, year after year. How do they do it?

How do they do it? I attribute it to a number of things: youth, a well-rounded pitching staff, : innovative play in the field, but most of all f consistency. Yes, consistency. That quality which every exceptional team possesses. Consistency, the one quality which a fan appreci­ ates more than any other in his favorite team.

No slumps, no streaks, no choking at the wire * (as is customary with certain local teams). Just plain steady play. Rarely does opportunity present itself when the Twins fail to slam the door, making the final out, keeping their streak intact. When the Brewers come to town, it’s business as usual, with the game frequently turning into a pitcher’s duel and being decided on a crucial play in the ninth, breaking the 1818 deadlock. And when it comes to the play­ offs, there’s never any doubt where the Twins stand.

Still, another Minnesota team known for its stellar playoff performance is the Vikings, the “Purple People Eaters,” that motley bunch boasting an offense as potent as Joel Voss’ locker, a defense as stingy as Tim Schoeneck, and dazzling athletic footwear to boot. Natu­ rally the quarterbacks probably aren’t quite as nimble o’ foot as their Green Bay counterparts, nor is their Secondary quite as effective against the pass, but I guess you can’t have everything.

Yet who would care to raise a dissenting note against a team that has a television appearance record like that of the Minnesota Vikings?

When the Vikes are on Monday night football, one can bet with confidence on the outcome.

They will never let you down. Nevertheless, a berth in the playoffs is never quite as locked up 67

for them as it is for the Twins. After all, they play in that rough and tumble central division, the “black and blue division,” the division that night not have any teams aoove .500 except that they have to play one another at least twice during the season. Every year it comes down to the same three teams: Detroit, whose biggest threat is that they might be exchanged < for the Michigan Panthers; Green Bay, whose biggest threat is that they just might put it to­ gether one of these years (but first they need a quarterback); and the Vikings, whose biggest threat is that Tommy Kramer might be sober by game time. Of course, if any team is going to make it to the playoffs, it might as well be the Vikings. They’re as sure a bet as any.

Speaking of impressive performances against teams outside one’s division, or, in this case, conference, how about that Gopher foot­ ball team, huh? 84-13! I guess their new fourcomer slow-things-down-offense just didn’t work. Maybe next time, fellas. Don’t get me wrong, though. They’ll bounce back. They’ve got pride. They’re from the Big 10. Yes, that’s right, the Big 10, conference of conferences, the home of such perennial powerhouses as Northwestern, Purdue, Wisconsin, Illinois, and yes, even (believe it or not) Iowa. The Big 10’s dominance of the Rose Bowl in the recent past has been phenomenal, don’t you think. Where can the Big 10 possibly go from here? If the Gophers are any indication, the sky’s the limit.

Last but not least, we come to the Min­ nesota Gopher basketball team. The past couple of years Gopher basketball has been synonymous with the name Randy Breuer, a man bom and raised right in Minnesota, Randy Breuer, a man destined to redefine the name “power forward.” And who should be so lucky as to acquire the wonder of the basketball world? None other than Don Nelson, a man who knows a quality center when he sees one.

Well, 1 know how relieved those Bucks fans must be now that they have such an enforcer to put up against the likes of Gilmore, Daw­ kins, Parish, and Malone. The Bucks’ future couldn’t be resting on a better man’s shoulders.

I know this has only been a brief survey of those wondrous teams from Minnesota, and many have been overlooked, but I think a trend has already been established. Surely those with foresight cannot help but see Min­ nesota’s inevitable fate. If you’re tired of those

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MARTIN BENTZ

Ask an objective Michigan sports fan (we all •are) who the most biased and obnoxious sports fans in the Synod are and he’ll quickly say the ones from Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Most of them obviously know nothing about sports, since they root for some of the most in­ ept teams in the country.

Minnesota fans have a lot of choices if they want a few laughs. They can watch the Twins as they invent new ways to lose night af­ ter night. Someone should let the Twins’ fans in on the secret that everyone else-in the Amer­ ican League already knows—the Twins are real­ ly a team of former major league bat-boys un­ der the ownership of generous Calvin Griffith.

If Minnesota fans want more laughs than the Twins can give, they can always watch the Vikings. Led by emotional head coach Bud Grant, the Vikings perennially finish around .500 and somehow back into the playoffs.

Viking fans have even had the chance to laugh through four super bowls. Football fans also root for their “Goophers,” even though they usually don’t have anything to cheer about. At least Minnesota scored more points than Nebraska did touchdowns in their recent 84-13 loss to an average Comhusker team.

(Sorry, Kenley).

Wisconsin sports fans have more to brag about than Minnesota fans, but not by much.

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The Brewers had one good year when everyone played over their heads, but they have returned to normal this year. A hard-hitting outfield of Ben Oglivie, Rich Manning, and Charlie Moore led the Brewers to a strong fifth-place finish.

After hearing that “the Pack is back” for the last ten years, most Packer fans apparently have been brainwashed into believing it. Sure, the Packers can score once in a while but with their defense the opposition will score often.

Only the Badgers’ defense looks worse than the Packers’. By the way, did anyone catch the final score of the Wolverine-Badger game?

The Milwaukee Bucks easily qualify as Wis­ consin’s best sports team. Every year Milwau­ kee sportswriters tell Bucks’ fans that this could be the year they win it all. Every year the Bucks have to play Philadelphia in the play­ offs.

On the other side of the coin, Michigan sports fans have much to cheer about. The De­ troit Tigers have a young team that has come into its own this season. Young stars like Lance Parrish, Alan Trammel, and “Sweet Lou” Whitaker make the future of the Tigers look even brighter. The Pistons also have a young but improving team. Isaiah Thomas and Kelly Tripuka play an exciting brand of basketball that has won the hearts of Piston fans. Even the lowly Red Wings should improve under new ownership.

Who needs the Lions when we have the Michigan Panthers, the only champions in the history of the U.S.F.L. After a 1-4 staFt, the Panthers caught fire and didn’t stop until they won the championship. John Taubmann, their owner, made some of the classiest moves any owner could make this summer. After the Pan­ thers fought their way into the playoffs Taub­ mann announced that he had lowered the price of playoff tickets. He even paid $50,000 to buy all the parking around the Silverdome so the fans didn’t have to pay for parking. The Panthers drew the largest crowd of any U.S.F.L. team that day-over 60,000 fans. How many Wisconsin and Minnesota owners would do what Taubmann did?

The future of Michigan sports looks very promising. With teams like the Tigers, Pistons, and Panthers we may soon become tired of winning championships.

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Thomford, Madson, Voss, Schreiner, Leyrcr f\ncc again one can hear the shouts, hoarse \^clls, and shrill whistles echoing across the football gridiron, and once again the North­ western College cheerleaders have descended upon us. As always, the lack of female support, and the dominance of masculinity at an all­ male school has only heightened the innovative and entrepreneuring spirit in the student body.

Whenever the students lack feminine personnel for a particular school function, they either go to New Ulm or, as in this case, use their own ever-active imagination.

Five NWC student have cast off those out­ dated, Victorian mores (where a man brings home the bacon, and a woman stays at home and bakes pies), and have assumed the role of football cheerleaders. These five, who call themselves, “The Rags,” (Lat. ragare-to ridicule incessantly) have bonded together not only for support of school and team, but also to leave the opposition with anything but peace.

This group of men all come from widely varying backgrounds, but still form a coherent cheerleading squad. Joel “Walk back from a Party” Thomford returns for his fourth and final year on the squad. His experience in crowd control and song leading will serve the team well. Dan “I can drive OK” Leyrer comes back for his third year. With his inbred sarcas-

tic instinct, he makes up an important part of the group. Mark Voss, the only other experi­ enced man on the squad, began his career last year as a freshman and has shown much im­ provement since last season.

Since former members, Rick Russow and Tom Soukup are no longer on campus, the three remaining members put out an all-call for new, raw talent. They didn’t look far be­ fore they stumbled on two bright, shiny room­ mates, Keith Schreiner and Mike Maddog Mad­ son. These two lovable, lambasting Lakeside Lutherans not only eat, room and study to­ gether, but practice such pastimes as mockery, ridiculing, and jeering together. The squad welcomes Mike and Keith with open arms.

There you have it-the 1983 Northwestern College cheerleaders. This lean, mean cheering machine has already appeared at several pep rallies and plans to put in an appearance at Homecoming. They have already unveiled theirj “Elmer” cheer, but others are still forming, in-i eluding a “Jean Lenz” number and a pom-pon ' routine.

They don’t kid anybody about team sup­ port. They’re out there to support the team, but if the fans find their antics amusing at. times, so be it. They love a good laugh.

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BETHEJDA The Bcthesda volunteer program covers a wide scope of interests and a variety of ac­ tivities. The pictures on the following pages are only one example of those activities.

Bethesda Lutheran Home held an art fair for the residents on Tuesday, September 27, and several NWC students went out to offer their time and energy.

A volunteer can involve himself in many other functions at Bethesda. He can help with Special Olympics or swimming, chaper­ one a fishing outing or a snow-sledding trip, take a resident for a walk or to the canteen, or just offer some companionship for a little while. The residents at Bethesda understand that volunteers come out not because they receive a paycheck or because they have to, but because they really want to help.

A student at NWC need not tie himself down to the volunteer program. He can offer as much or as little time as he wishes, and Bethesda will usually fit volunteer time with a student schedule. The volunteer program still needs people. Bethesda will hold another inservice class after the Fall sports season for those students who are still interested. Please consider it. If you have a little extra time on an afternoon, or maybe a Saturday or Sun­ day, come on out. Contact Joel Thoinford or Ken Brokmeier if you think you might like to offer your time.

Paul Lindloff helps a resident put on a painting smock, before the resident begins painting a wall mural

dents and Bethesda employees admire work done earlier in the day by other residents.

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The deceiving aroma closely resembles that of frying hamburgers and the unsuspecting vic­ tim may actually look forward to this main dish. The victim, of course, is one of those naive, yet fortunate souls who has not en­ countered the taste and texture of this bilesecreting organ. The initial sight of the fried clump dropped on his plate is only the first of many rude sensations to come with this meal.

The application of his knife reveals the millions of tough sinews holding the grey matter to­ gether, and chewing reveals a texture much like wet tissue paper. Finally, he tastes it. The dull, nauseating flavor makes him think of such things as horses choking and sewers backing-up.

This victim may not realize it immediately, but he has been changed for life. As soon as he leaves the table and the initial relief has calmed, the thought enters the back corners of his mind that he might be served this again some time. He tries to bury the dreadful idea with thoughts of ribs, chicken, and roast beef, confident that this was merely a freak inci­ dent: there was nothing else in the freezer or maybe the grocery store was paying shoppers to take the stuff home. But then he remembers those terrible, shocking words of his father after the meal, “We should have liver more of­ ten, all that protein, don’tcha know.” He shud­ ders in disgust, recalling the plastic smile on his old man’s face as if it was his paternal duty to encourage the consumption of this nearly in­ edible excuse for food. How could he ever face

another serving of it? The looming dread of that possibility will undoubtedly create dis­ tress.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have the housewives. Through liver they finally have a chance of obtain strict control of their “little brats.”’ A simple threat to serve liver will im­ mediately reduce even the most rambunctious, noisy terror of a child to a quiet, humble angel with a desire only to please or run away. Power such as this can have adverse effects on those with even the strongest wills and mothers are no exception. They can push the button on this nuclear warhead of the supper menu at any time. Meanwhile, fathers are certain to step back out of the way and merely agree with the wife on how good it is in order to avoid con­ frontation.

The family unit as a whole is bound to suf­ fer due to the tyranny and consequential fear involved. The doubts and suspicions of hypo­ critical fathers and power-mad mothers are bound to inflict a lasting neurosis on the in­ nocent child. Fathers will begin to regret the mother’s control and mothers will tend to grow more cynical and merciless with time.

So where docs this leave us? Liver, that un­ dying culprit, must be stopped. The family is the basic unit of our society. Once that has j been destroyed by the meaty menace, the very structures of society, government, and culture will be the next to fall. The immediate and complete banishment of liver is our only hope for our and our children’s future.

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I | ere at Northwestern we have one blessing that very few others have a chance to ex­ perience: two schools on the same campus. At first glance we tend to see all of the problems that such a situation could cause. Isn’t crowd­ ing two student bodies on one plot of land bound to lead to irritation and bickering?

That’s the old man talking. The opportunities for good things to happen, on the other hand, are doubled by the presence of both schools.

Each new college student body must make the goal of a good relationship its own.

First of all, realize the benefits to NPS of being on the same campus as a college. Old classic proofs are the extensive library facility and access to more resource materials. More immediate, however, is how the college stu­ dents' actions affect the minds of the Preps.

They find out that future pastors are real people too, human beings who sin but come to their Savior for forgiveness. That perspective cuts off the very tempting sin of pietism. Many Prep students use collegiatcs for role models.

The actions of our good athletes in particular are examined and imitated. When it comes to guidance and direction by example, there is al­ most an unlimited potential for the college stu­ dent body.

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NPS on this campus offers many advan­ tages to the college too. You might think that! transportation convenience is a trifle until you’re the parent juggling driving schedules and vacation times. Do you think that eight years on the same campus discourages people from studying for the ministry? Statistics show otherwise-NPS has a higher percentage of its1 graduates going to NWC than any other school.;; The high school offers a chance for us to refinej our tutoring, coaching, and directing skills.!

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HENRY KOCH-SENIOR I’d like to see a course offered in computers for underclassmen, as well as juniors and seniors. For now there seems to be an opening at a computer when you want to use it, but that’s part of the problem. Without a course to help direct your work, most people won’t go over to the computers to learn by themselves.

I’m sure if a credited course were offered, the computers would be put to more use by more people. If the school expands its hardware, I hope other, less ex­ pensive brands (i.e., Apple, Radio Shack) are considered too.

TIM SATORIUS-JUNIOR First of all, there should be time made available on weekends for use of the com­ puters we have. As far as a class being offered, an introductory course as an elective would be useful if a professor and enough computer time is available, considering many of us will be using a computer in the future.

WILLIAM MAYHEW-SOPHOMORE I think that Northwestern should have an elective, if not mandatory, course in computers. The world is slowly turning everything to computers. They use them for everything from sending rockets to the moon to managing business. And as they become more practical, some congregations might even use them for their financial records and the like. This could prove to be a hindrance for the pastor who hardly knows how to turn one on. Also it is another facet of the modem world which the pastor should at least be able to relate to in some way.

RICK TUTTLE-FRESHMAN We really need some kind of course offered here for computers. Even if it were extra-cumcular, something should be available. I plan to get some kind of trainin in them. If not here, then somewhere else.

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mii(W8 \ RECORDS Somewhere along the line, the term “new wave music” lost its original meaning. When it first emerged in the mid ’70’s, as performed by the likes of Elvis Costello and Graham Parker, new wave meant that the music was stripped down, lean, and rocking in the spirit of the Velvet Underground.

Now, thanks largely to promoteis of the “new music” radio format, the term new wave refers mostly to syntho-pop music just one step removed from art rock. Many of the groups playing this music rely heavily on the synthesizer without really knowing how to use it. Instead of making it a unique instru­ ment filled with unbelievable sounds, these groups use the synthesizer as an electrically altered organ (e.g., Taco, Missing Persons, and the Eurythmics).

Accordingly, these groups are usually as far from actual human feeling as you can get. Happily, there are still artists who care enough to add real feeling to new wave music and know how to use a synthesizer properly.

One group that knows how to use a synthesizer is the Talking Heads and they prove it on their latest release Speaking in Tongues. The synth work (especially as played on the single “Burning Down the House” by guest musician Wally Badarou) crackles, rebounds, and generally goes where no in­ strument has gone before. The sound is an unusual mixture of new wave electronic sound and good, old-fashioned rhythm and blues propelled by the Heads’ crack rhythm section of Chris Frantz (drums) and Tina Weymouth (bass). The association with black music is most strongly felt on “Swamp,” a Screamin’ Jay Hawkins send up and “Slippery People,” a gospel type num­ ber, but the R & B influence on all the other songs on this album is strong enough to make this the best party album since Freeze Frame by the J. Geils Band. I haven’t a clue as to what David Byrne’s lyrics mean.

The Police’s new album, Synchronicity, is very different from their last album, Ghost in the Machine. Whereas that album was heavily political and had a dense production that made Sting’s voice seem to float detached over the mix, Synchronicity has almost no political overtones (except for “Walk­ ing in Your Footsteps,” a song about nuclear extinction) and a sparser pro­ duction with his vocals in the thick of the emotional battle. Probably be­ cause of Iris recent, painful divorce, this album contains Sting’s most direct and personal songs, especially “King of Pain” in which he uses such bizarre expressions as “a dead salmon frozen in a waterfall” to describe just how bad he’s feeling; evocative, interesting, but hardly fun. Special note should be paid to Andy Summers’ song “Mother,” which is the first real punk song the Police have recorded.

David Bowie has been performing “new music” for about 15 years now, so it seems only fair that the new interest in new wave should bring him re­ vived success. Of course, it helps that his latest album, Let’s Dance is one of his stronger efforts and that his lead guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughn, is one of the best young guitarists around. No weird character this time, no real under­ lying concept, either, but he does have a great deal of fun singing these songs

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But the group that comes closest to the original definition of new wave is a social group from Milwaukee called the Violent Femmes (their name comes from a high school insult). Their self-titled debut album, although crudely produced, shows great promise. The instrumentation is very sparse (usually just guitar, bass, and drum), Richard Gano’s lyrics are extremely direct and the moods go all the way from reflective (“Good Feeling”) to frightening (“To the Kill”). Besides that, “Gone, Daddy, Gone” should’ve been a hit single-catchy tune, great sing-a-long chorus, nice snarling lyrics-punk rock with xylophone. What more could you ask for?

JOEL LILLO When the Tubes group first formed, the majority of the band members were young and rich San Francisco teen-agers who had no idea how to play an instrument They were, however, very original and very eager. Their deter­ mination has been paying off for them ever since their second album. Now with the release of their latest album, Outside Inside, the Tubes group have their first big hit in the song “She’s a Beauty.” It’s about time the Tubes got the recognition they deserve, and it looks like Outside Inside will give it to them. This album is not as untamed as their earlier material, but it still has much of the same energy which Tubes fans have come to expect. The Tubes have successfully blended their past wild nature with the more conventional style of rock and roll. The high energy does not let up throughout the album and some notable songs arc “She’s a Beauty,” “Out of The Business,” “The Monkey Time,” and “Tip of My Tongue.” The Tubes have also added a horn section to a number of their new songs, most notably on “Tip of My Tongue.” Another new aspect to their music is a greater emphasis on har­ monizing with and backing up Fee Waybill’s lead vocals, which have never sounded better. An interesting piece is “Drums,” which is naturally a short song almost entirely devoted to percussion instruments. The interesting thing is that it is performed solely by the drummer, Prairie Prince. In the final cut a non-Tubes says that, as one outside lookin’ inside, this album is their best yet. I would have to agree.

As a once fanatical ELO fan, I was deeply disheartened at this once good band’s latest effort. Secret Messages. This album, for all practical purposes, follows exactly the same wornout formula that ELO has used on their last two albums. I had thought rather hopefully that this album would show some more originality, but it seems that Jeff Lynne (guitarist, lead vocalist, writer and producer) is content on letting his once creative and fresh style go by the wayside and settle on highly commercialized pop aimed at your average fourteen-year-old. As a result this album doesn’t give much satisfac­ tion, and you’re already sick of it by the end of the first song. You might just as well save your time and listen to Time if you want to find out what Secret Messages sounds like. The songs are in the same place and, except for a few variations, they sound the same as they did on their last two albums.

ELO continues to use the vocoder too much and its synthetic background vocals are even more boring than the repetitious drum beats, which are the only thing that give any of the songs life. I think that if ELO continues to release albums of this poor quality, they should follow the example of other groups who have reached artistic dead ends and retire.

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BOOKS Love Comes Softly. Love's Enduring Promise. Love’s Long Journey. By Janette Oke. Bethany House Publishers. $4.95 each (paperback).

The struggles of a pioneer family, an unshakable faith in God, good times and times of distress are all elements in the Janette Oke trilogy of a pioneer family. The main theme of love is reflected throughout, from God’s love of His people to the Christian love of the God-fearing pioneers to newcomers, especially those who do not know of God’s gracious plan.

The trilogy begins with the novel entitled Love Comes Softly. Marty has just come into the new Midwestern territory with her young husband, Tom, from the East. The first night in the new territory one of the horses runs away. Tom, in search of the lost animal, is killed when his steed is frightened.

The neighboring families come to build a coffin and give Tom a proper burial. After the burial, Clark Harris remains by Marty’s wagon while the rest leave. He asks Marty to marry him, since he has lost his wife within the past year. He just wants a mother for his Missie and promises to pay her passage on the next wagon train east in the spring if she prefers to go back home.

She knows that with winter around the corner, her first child due soon and no wagon trains going back before spring, she’ll need better shelter than what the covered wagon can provide. Her decision is to stay—temporarily.

Clark is a God-fearing man, while Marty never knew of a gracious God who sent His Son to pay for her sins. The book shows how the Holy Spirit uses Clark to be His tool in His Kingdom. Clark is a “pioneer Job” as he suffers hardships but utters not a curse.

The second novel in this series, Love’s Enduring Promise, relates the story after Marty makes the decision to stay permanently in Clark’s life. The family expands, a school house and church are erected for the community, the first pastor and teacher are hired, and the cemetery for the neighbor­ hood is set up next to the church. The burial plot brings mortality to a sharper focus as the first “home-returners” are laid to rest. The passage of time is hastened as the children grow up and, with God’s guidance, select their helpmeets. Throughout the book, Marty’s new-found faith in God is strengthened. The Spirit also uses her to tell others of their Savior, even Mrs. Larson, who feels that she is too sinful to receive God’s grace.

In the third and final book, Love’s Long Journey, the tale is taken up and moves westward with Missie and her husband, Willie LaHayc. On the way, the Christian pioneers in the wagon train hold informal Sunday services, which the non-Christian pioneers soon take an interest in. By the time Willie and Missie reach their new ranch, the due has become a trio. Here Missie soon invites the ranch hands to the young couples’ Sunday morning devotions. Soon all but the foreman attend the little get-togethers. But Missie must deal with the apparent absence of any female companions and the hardships of living in a sod shanty while Willie faces the threat of cattle rustlers. Can their faith in God help them try to keep the Hanging W, their ranch, in business? Can they build a dream home on the prairie?

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They were married in May of 1957 before Rev. Oke served congregations in Indiana, Calgary and Edmonton.

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✓■Npening the 1983 football season at the Ban^■'ta Bowl in Appleton against Lawrence University didn't turn out to be much for the Trojans to cheer about. At the time Lawrence was ranked tenth in the nation and hadn’t been beaten by Northwestern since 1908. Whether these facts loomed in the background of the Trojan minds or whether the players still lacked the confidence needed to win after last year’s disappointments is difficult to say. At any rate the Trojans did not come ready to play. Lawrence was a good team, but they were far from unbeatable.

Each of the two teams ran sixty-three of­ fensive plays, but only Lawrence found its way to the scoreboard. The first of their thirtythree pomts came early in the first quarter when Brouillard brought home a 32 yard pass from Roberts. Later in the first quarter, the Trojans, while deep in their own territory, gave up the second Viking touchdown when the ball was jarred loose from Rodewald and recovered in the end zone by the Vikings. The half ended at 13-0, but the Viking scoring was far from over. Throughout the third quarter, Lawrence repeatedly capitalized on Trojan mistakes as they scored the remainder of their three touch­ downs. Each of the scores came on short rushes by the Viking back.

Though the defense gave up 26 points, much of the Viking scoring was set up as a result of a Trojan offense which just couldn’t get going. NWC was able to muster only 11

first downs, picking up 107 yards on the ground and a mere 75 yards in the air. To make matters worse, they turned the ball over on five separate occasions.

The few Trojan highlights included a 95 yard performance on the ground by Gary Jef­ fers, Mike Schultz picking up 56 yards with four receptions, and a 58 yard punt by Bill Sebald. Martin Bentz led the Trojan defense with 13 tackles.

Unfortunately, more of the same was in store for the Trojans as they returned home to face Concordia, Milwaukee. This year it was once again Concordia’s Buuck brothers who spelled Northwestern’s fate. The two teamed up three times in the Trojan end zone in the first half to pace Concordia to a 21-6 victory.

The lone Trojan score came off the option as Brian Keller found a five-yard path to the goal line late in the second half.

Concordia completely dominated the game as the Trojan offense once again sputtered. Al­ though the defense picked off three passes, the Trojan offense gave up seven turnovers of its own, and the 135 yards lost by the Trojans in penalties nearly wiped out their offensive sta­ tistics.

Tim Soukup led the NWC ground game with 10 carries for 57 yards while Phil Malchow pulled in three passes for 46 yards.

On defense Joel Voss was all over the field, picking up 19 tackles, while Joel Spaude had two interceptions and Charlie Raasch another.

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The score at half time was tied at 6-6, but Beloit hadn’t scored since their first play of the game. The Trojan defense meanwhile had held their opponent to -33 yards rushing while the offense had fired back to even the score with a 9 yard pass to Schultz. Both teams had missed their extra point attempts so the score re­ mained deadlocked, but as they went into the locker room at halftime, the momentum was all on the side of the Trojans. An entirely dif­ ferent Trojan football team took the field for the second half.

NWC was quick to put the game out of reach with the opening of the second half.

Mark Gartner found paydirt first, crossing the goal line after a 12 yard run to cap the first of the Trojan drives. Soukup added the extra point to make the score 13-6 and just minutes later the Trojans were leading 19-6 after Rodewald found Malchow open in the end zone on a nine yard effort. All the defense had to do to secure Beloit’s doom was to hang on to that lead. Beloit did manage one more touchdown when they recovered a fumble in the end zone, but the Trojan defense was at its best as it held Beloit’s rushing attack to a mere 11 yards.

The Trojans compiled their best statistics of the year, picking up 269 yards in total of­ fense and 17 first downs. Rodewald completed 14 of 16 passes for 129 yards, seven of which went to Schultz for 74 yards. Soukup once again led the ground game with 16 rushes for 76 88

The offense then did their part with a long second quarter drive climaxed by a seven yard pass from Rodewald to Schultz. Concordia soon came back with a one yard touchdown of their own, but that concluded the first half scoring at 14-7.

Though the Trojans dominated most of the second half, they were unable to add to their seven point lead. Their own errors cancelled two golden scoring opportunities inside the Concordia twenty yard line. The defense, how­ ever, remained tough, limiting Concordia to on­ ly three more points on a 31 yard field goal.

While Concordia led the air attack, the rushing statistics were all in Northwestern’s favor. Soukup led the Trojans with 10 carries for 109 of Northwestern’s 228 yards rushing,.

Concordia was limited to only 8 first downs by the inspired Trojan defense.

Mt. Senario will be the Trojans next op­ ponent in the second of Northwestern’s confer­ ence games, to be played on October 1 at home.

SOCCER The Trojan soccer team opened its 1983 season in Chicago against Trinity Christian.

There, as Coach Free remembers, the Trojans “rah into a buzz saw” as Trinity handed the Trojans a convincing 7-0 defeat. For those who know little about soccer, Coach Free added that the score was comparable to losing 49-0 in football.

Offense was almost non-existent for the Trojans as Trinity totally dominated the game.

The Trojans fell behind right away on a penalty kick, and it was downhill thereafter. The Tro­ jan defense played much better the second half, but Trinity had already compiled a 5-0 lead by halftime and never gave the Trojans a chance to get back in the game.

Game two was played at home against Carthage and ended in a 4-4 tie. Carthage scored first but Mike Quandt soon evened the score at 1-1. The see-saw battle continued as Carthage scored its second goal, and Andy Straseske followed it up with a goal of his own for the Trojans. That tied the match at 2-2 to end the first half.

The Trojans took the lead for the first time to start the second half on a fine pass from Mike Madson across to Straseske and over to Joel Drews for the goal. A direct kick by Carth­ age from 40 yards out then left the Trojan de­ fense temporarily stunned and evened the match at 3-3.

Carthage regained the lead on a penalty kick, but the Trojans roared back with a goal from John Fromm, assisted by Tim Poetter and Andy Straseske. Though the Trojans had many opportunities to score they were unable to do

so even after two 10 minute overtimes were played. Since neither team could score, the game ended at 4-4.

Non-stop hustle on the part of the Trojans made the match exciting to watch as did a much improved Trojan defense. John Liebenow, Paul Koelpin and Dan Reich all turned in good defensive efforts while Jud Krohn guarded the Trojan goal closely.

NWC next played host to Holy Redeemer and suffered a heart-breaking 4-3 loss after they had established a commanding 3-0 lead.

Though the Trojans dominated play through­ out the first half, they were able to take only a 1-0 lead by halftime, as Straseske’s effort found its mark.

An inspired Trojan offense took the field for the second half. Within the first five min­ utes Tim Poetter had scored two more goals, but that was the last time the Trojan offense was able to dent the nets of its opponent.

Alan McMaster, meanwhile, got himself busy for Holy Redeemer, scoring four unan­ swered goals. The first was a solo goal, the second a penalty kick, the third a 45 yard shot and the fourth a fine individual effort, all of which left the dismayed Trojans with a 4-3 loss.

The Trojans then travelled to Waukesha Tech where they dominated much of the first half but after they repeatedly Jailed to score, Waukesha decided to take command and scored two quick goals. The second half left the Trojans with fewer shots, while Waukesha got off only three shots, as their two earlier goals proved to be enough to provide the winning margin of 2-0.

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APOLOGY It has come to the knowledge of this re­ porter that an injustice has been done to a cer­ tain pastor in Newcastle, California. Apparent­ ly the offspring of Pastor and Mrs. Rick Curia were totally and without reason left out of the Alumni notes at the occasion of their birth.

The initial grief from this unfortunate incident can never be assuaged, but we at the Black and Red wish to relieve some of the pain by in­ cluding their birth dates now, belatedly. So, bom to Pastor and Mrs. Rick Curia (’74) over the preceding years were: Joseph Donald John on June 1, 1978, Nicolas Svend Knud on February 12, 1980, Luther Paul Becker on September 19, 1981, and Vita Louise Gudrun America on July 4, 1983.

Also, this reporter would like to apologize for the somewhat inadequate presentation of the Alumni Notes so far this year. It’s just that

the going-back-to-school blues are still pretty dominant; I guarantee, however, that the Alumni Notes will be back to the tip-top shape they are normally in.

CALLS Pastor Charles L. Cortright (’77) has ac­ cepted a call to do exploratory work in Clovis, CA. Pastor Paul J. Hartman (’69), formerly of Divine Savior in Indianapolis, IN, has accepted a call as Missioner to and Friendly Counsellor for Mexico.

Pastor Thomas D. Lindloff (’75) accepted a call to teach Religion at nearby Lakeside LHS, Lake Mills, WI. Pastor Paul A. Tullberg (’77) has accepted a call to Hope, Bclvidere, 1L. MATT RAUH

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Much has been said of late about the situa­ tion that Russia is holding among the nations.

Although she has a larger domain and a larger population than any other nation, yet she can­ not at present call herself the first among the powers of the world. One thing that the Rus­ sian people are lacking is energy and intelli­ gence. This is to a great extent due to the form of government in Russia. A country ruled by a tyrant, a country in which the people have ab­ solutely nothing to say in the government but are simply compelled to obey never shows much energy. Russia cannot maintain her present position among the nations, the posi­ tion of a great international power, without competing with them in culture, social develop­ ment, and progress. But progress is the deadli­ est enemy of tzardom. Russia is a country which is yet to be discovered. This will happen only when the fetters of tyranny shall have been removed. Then will come the full bloom

of the moral, artistic and social wealth now em­ bodied in that race. This will certainly be a most important step in bringing about a uni­ versal civilization. It has often been stated that Russia will at the end of this century be ruler over all Asia. Be this as it may. It will truly not be a blessing to Asia as long as Russia holds her present form of government. The waste of en­ ergy caused in Russia by her antiquated system of government is enormous; it is sufficient to make one’s blood boil; but it is not sufficient to stop altogether the progress of the nation to­ ward a freer, better, and brighter day. In the struggle between the vital forces of the people and the all-grasping system of police tutelage, which makes eveiy effort to keep them down, there is always a balance, however small, in favor of progress. What the Russian nation needs for the full development of its potential­ ities is the removal of those fetters which keep social forces and individual enterprise in check.

The people must have personal rights, liberty, and self-government. Would that the day would soon come when Russia shall forever be de­ livered from an abonimable and tyrannical form of government.

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Y was walking past the bulletin board the J. other day when a junior stopped me and pointed at the B&R deadline sign where I had written, “Please submit special articles about Luther.” “Do you really think you’re going to get anything new?” he asked.

It wasn’t the first time I’d heard that ques­ tion in the past few weeks. With all of the talk about Luther, many have come to the conclu­ sion that the guy is a little overrated. The best story is the junior who answered President Toppe’s question, “Why was Luther such a good translator of Scripture?” by writing, “because of his divine nature.”

I am less concerned with the reformer’s divine nature, however, than the whole idea of needing something new. First of all, you will find some new things about Luther in this is­ sue. The quotation about initiation and some of the material in the special Luther section were certainly new to me. There are so many facets to the man that I can’t imagine anyone ever claiming to know everything about him.

Even if there were such a knowledgeable person, he would surely realize the value of re­ viewing things you have already seen. Adver­ tisers know that—they repeat messages over and over again until they sink in. Check out the ads in the window of your local Superamerica station. Over and over the same thing, and the repetition is necessary to get the message across.

Teachers and students have discovered the same principle. “Repetitio est mater studiorum,” Professor Baer used to tell us in high school. Going over your notes once gives you a certain grade-going over them twice gives you a better one.

That’s a reasonable argument for repeti­ tion. There’s also an emotional one: men love familiarity. I listen to many different kinds of music, and the pieces I love best are the old familiar numbers. Babies prefer the familiar face of their mother to any other. Adolescents like to have stable relationships—people who are always there, people you can count on in

good times and bad. Most of us want one cer­ tain stable relationship to build a home and family with. Men like security, and we find it when things happen the way we expect them to.

Perhaps that’s why form is so popular.

People our age talk about drastically varying the liturgy, but those who are younger and older than we are appreciate knowing what’s going on in a service. Form does not make the truth dull. It makes the truth a part of you.

J. P. Koehler had an insightful comment on how to approach form and liturgy in The History of the Wisconsin Synod. “All forms in the church,” he writes, “if they are to retain their life, must be studied anew, even as the doctrine, by each individual and each genera­ tion, in order that they become truly at home in them.”

If we don’t approach forms properly, we run the risk of becoming like the Roman church in Luther’s day, plenty of form and no substance. There is also danger the other direc­ tion-no form leads to chaos, disorder, and emotionalism. And Luther seems to have had all of that well in hand.

He was an advocate of change, wasn’t he?

The great reformation, schism in the church, cataclysmic upheaval in world history, right?

No way. Luther was fighting change; he object­ ed to the changes that had been made in the pure message of the church. He wanted a re­ turn to the unchangeable Word of God as the source and norm of all doctrine.

We have the same problem today. Creativi­ ty is good, but people think that “bizarre” and “new” are the same as creative. We can be crea­ tive in our presentation without changing the substance or alienating the audience. We have to.

We celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of a man whom God used to make right what had been changed. A little review of old things will not kill us.

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Autumn A poem

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Nature’s Holocaust The Peshtigo Fire

Owed to a Mountain Dew A poem

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Nutrition and the Christian Life Are you what you eat?

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The Computer: Friend or Foe An editorial

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Luther: Three Views Bill Schuerman, Martin Wildauer The Reformer remembered and Joel Rakos

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fl 300-VERR-01D BOHD n 1983 Congress authorized the “Tricen­ tennial Anniversary of German Settlement in America.” President Reagan met with Presi­ dent Carstens of the Federal Republic of Ger­ many (West Germany) in Philadelphia to mark the event, and both nations issued a joint com­ memorative stamp for the occasion. Various American cities have held fests, exhibits and German days in the month of October.

The story about the settling of Germans in America begins with the Reformation. Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, and other reformers soon had large followings. Nationalism swept Europe and each nation was recognized by the religion that the ruler followed. Many smaller sects also sprang up, but faced persecution. One of these groups, the Society of Friends, began in Eng­ land in the mid-1660’s by George Fox. The group is more commonly known by the name Quakers, and an influential missionary by the name of William Penn played a role in bringing Germanic people and America together.

In 1677, William Penn preached the teach­ ings of the Society in Holland to the Dutch and in Germany to the Deutsch. As in England many were converted by were persecuted. The New World offered religious freedom; the Crown of England owed Penn’s father 16,000 pounds. William Penn opted for land in the New World and built his city of “Brotherly Love” for Society members.

The Society members in Germany and Holland were also being persecuted and there­ fore looking for religious freedom, A group of Frankfurt Quakers operating as the Frankfurt Land Company purchased land from William Penn. In 1683 the company chose Francis Daniel Pastorius as its agent to sail to London and purchase 15,000 acres of land in Pennsyl­ vania. About the same time the Dutch Quaker merchants in Krefeld bought 18,000 acres and asked Pastorius to keep an eye on their breth­ ren in America. Pastorius, originally from Sommerhausen in Franconia, practiced law in Frankfurt. One of his close friends was Phillipp Jacob Spener, a leader of a dissenting Lutheran group, German Pietism. This group worked closely with the Quakers. Pastorius soon was dissatisfied with his profession and had doubts

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about the future of European society. He felt that a new beginning could be created in Quaker Pennsylvania.

Pastorius arrived in Pennsylvania via Rot­ terdam and London aboard the America on August 20, 1683. Among the passengers were a tanner from Mainz, Jacob Schumacher, Georg Wertmuller of Berne, Switzerland, the Dutch weaver Isaac Dilbach, who practiced Calvinism with his wife Marieke and sons Abraham and Jacob, Thomas* Gasper and Conrad Bacher (alias Butter) and a maid hired by Pastorius in England, Frances Simpson. These are the first recorded German settlers in America.

In mid-August, the group from Krefeld set sail from London on the Concord. This group was composed of Dutch Friends, German Pietists and Mennonites, followers of the Dutch priest Menno Simons. Accounts of this journey were kept by a Briton, James Claypool. Claypool was a well-to-do merchant, a Quaker, a personal friend of Penn and treasurer of the

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In Philadelphia, Pastorius and Penn nego­ tiated a land deal. Although' the property had been paid for, Penn was reluctant to give out any parcels to the Germans in Philadelphia.

Penn did finally combine the Frankfurt and Krefeld grants into one township five miles from the city. The town, called Germantown, was planned and arranged by Pastorius, and 42 people settled in twelve homes. The Frankfurt­ ers that came over aboard the America never settled in Germantown, but other Germanic peoples did, with the main occupations of weaving, farming and trading.

Pastorius was an active citizen of German­ town until his death in 1719. He was the first mayor and keeper of the records until German­ town lost its charter in 1707. He continued as an agent of the Frankfurt Land Company until 1700 and was a member of the Provincial As­ sembly in 1687 and 1691. Knowing seven languages fluently, he was by far one of the most educated men in Pennsylvania. His .<4 New Primer or Methodical Directions to Attain the True Spelling, Reading And Writing of English was the first textbook written in Pennsylvania.

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a formal protest against the keeping of slaves, the first written in an English colony.

Substantial numbers of Germans did not begin their exodus from the fatherland until the 18th century. Escapees from religious per­ secution, the draft, or tyrannical governments— all found refuge in the United States. The first immigrants settled in Pennsylvania, while later waves of newcomers went west with the Penn­ sylvania Conestoga wagon. Many educated pro­ fessionals came after the liberal revolution of 1849 failed. By the start of the Civil War there were enough Germanic peoples to form allGerman regiments and divisions with German officers in the Union Army.

Today there are 52 million Americans who claim German or part-German ancestry. The Wisconsin Synod is awash with German blood and customs. There have also been many German-Americans who have earned places in American history.

Bavarian-bom, Levi Strauss has put his name on the back Docket of America with his at( No. i.)}»

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was designed and built by German-American John Augustus Roebling. Printer John Peter Zenger won an acquital on a libel charge to score a victory for freedom of the press. The German-language newspaper, Philadelphisch Zeitung, was the first newspaper in America to break the story of the signing of the Declara­ tion of Independence. Of the 200,000 Germans in the colonies at the outbreak nf the Revolu­ tionary War, one was Baron Frcdrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian who served as drillmaster under Washington.

Other leading German-Americans have in­ cluded Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Herbert Hoover. Industry giants John Jacob Astor, John Rockefeller, Meyer and Daniel Guggenheim, Henry Steinway, Henry Heinz and Walter Chrysler were of German stock as was Walter Rcuther, the force behind the labor movement that opposed the giants. Wernhcr von Braun was instrumental in helping America put a man on the moon. Germanic influences in baseball include Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Casey Stengel. Artistically, Thomas Mann, John Steinbeck and Kurt Vonncgut provided reading material to Americans; Kurt Weil and Oscar Hammcrstein graced America with mu­ sic; Josef Albers and Lionel Feininger painted to show their impression of America the beau­ tiful.

The U.S. and West Germany, in a display of unity, have planned events for the month of October. President Reagan on October 6 met with German president Karl Carstens in Phila­ delphia near the site of the first landing of Ger­ mans in America. Both nations celebrated with Oktobcrfests, German plays and a planned launch of Spacelab One from Cape Kennedy with German astronaut Dr. Ulf Merbold. These planned festivities are planned to stop the drift between Americans and Germans, caused in large part by the nuclear missile issue. Both leaders hope to show that there is a common bond and a common goal between the two na­ tions.

There is much German influence in Ameri­ ca. The U.S. owes Germany much gratitude for the advances and entertainment that Americans enjoy today. Beer, sheepshead, and Oktoberfests are all German interests that were adopted

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"The night of October 8, 1871, while ChicaI go’s business district was being ravaged by flames brought on by Mrs. O’Leary’s legendary cow, a larger fire swept through the pioneer settlements of northeastern Wisconsin. Starting just north of Green Bay, and fanned by cyclon­ ic winds, this forest fire raced up both sides of the bay, the left arm of the fire penetrating in­ to upper Michigan. Peshtigo, a thriving lumber town, was completely leveled. The only vil­ lagers to survive were those who made it to the river when the town ignited.

Equally hard hit were three farming settle­ ments just west of Peshtigo in the Sugarbush.

The lower settlement, built along an ancient trail of the Menominee Indians, had just re­ cently been carved out of the verdant, virgin forest by German immigrant families. With their own hands they had built their log houses, dug their wells, and cleared their fields of the sturdy, old maples and pines which they piled up to be burned. An itinerant Lutheran pastor, Rev. Carl Huebner, had come to the area and organized a congregation among the Germans in 1870. The members were building him a parsonage-a real house made of boards with pane glass windows-durine the summer of 1871.

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ly two feeble showers of rain, one in July and the other in September. Fires began to spring up in the hard woods, consuming the ground brush and slowly chewing away at the dry leaves and branches of the old maples. By the end of September the sun no longer shone on the settlement which was enveloped in a per­ petual haze of smoke. There was little the pioneers could do to fight a fire in the forest.

They only prayed the inferno wouldn’t reach their farms.

As the sun set on the gloomy homesteads the night of October 8, all was ominously quiet. Intermittently hot puffs of wind began to breath down on the people. The red glow of the fires in the southwest replaced the glow of the sun. The wind from that direction became wilder and disaster appeared imminent. One of the farmers, Charles Lembk, felt it might be safer on the farm of his wife’s sister, which was about a mile away. It was on higher ground than his own farm and farther from the parched vegetation. He loaded his wife and five little daughters into his wagon and set out.

They had just crossed the creek when one of the horses, sensing danger and prancing ner­ vously, jumped the tug. Charley sprang down

from the wagon and was freeing the horses’s leg when suddenly, like an explosion, the fire struck. He wheeled around to see the wagon and its six passengers in flames. In the time it took him to lunge toward the wagon he real­ ized they were dead. The next thing he remem­ bered was waking up the following morning in the creek about forty acres upstream. The horses were standing nearby, their feet burned.

Charley’s stomach was badly burned. Every­ thing was gone-trees, houses—all was a gray mass of ashes. He stumbled back to where he had last seen his family. Only the wagon irons and a heap of ashes remained.

The fire had struck so suddenly that many of the devout Germans thought it was Judg­ ment Day. A certain Mr. Smith, who spent the fiery night in the bottom of his well, climbed out the next morning and, when he surveyed the barren landscape, thought lie must be the only living man left on earth.

Many farmers who didn’t live near the creek decided that the safest place that night was in the middle of their plowed fields. Fred Wamccke herded his wife, seven children, and aged father out onto his cleared hillside. He covered them all with woolen quilts which he had soaked in water. The old grandfather, realizing he had forgotten some valuables, de­ cided to go back to the house and get them.

His roasted body was found the next morning only a short distance from the huddled family, all of whom survived.

Some thought they could outrun the fire.

Mrs. Sophie Kamps, whose husband was away at the time, saw the flames bearing down upon her farm. Snatching up her newborn baby boy in the skirt of her apron and grabbing her sevenyear-old daughter by the arm, she ran for about forty acres in front of the racing wall of flames.

Finally, exhausted, she dropped at the foot of a hill and sighed, “Let’s burn here.” Fortunate­ ly she had fallen into a depression. The wind blew the fire over them and they were un­ harmed.

Generally those who found a low spot, out of the wind, survived. Many who climbed down wells were saved; others suffocated. Mr. and Mrs. Kiefert and their children were found dead in their well.

Ed Kittner, one of the officers for the new Lutheran church, saw his own farm go up in flames that night, and dashed in his wagon to

the new parsonage, hoping that with the help of a neighbor he could save it. When he arrived the parsonage had not yet caught fire, but he realized that he wouldn’t be able to prevent its destruction. Yet he thought he could save the expensive glass windows. By the time he and the neighbor had pried out two panes, they were surrounded by fire. Joining hands, they ran through the wall of flames and dropped down in the Bartels family burial plot, which was in a hollow. There they spent the night as the fire-storm raged overhead. They pressed their noses to the ground as it was the only place they could get any oxygen. The heat had been so intense that the next morning they were nearly blind (this lasted only temporari­ ly). They felt their way to the creek for a drink, but when Ed put his lips to the water he was repulsed. It tasted like lye.

Pastor Huebner had just finished conduct­ ing evening services at the public school in Pcshtigo when the fire struck. The story of how he survived has not been recorded, but the Gemeindeblatt (Jan. 15, 1872) says that he lost his books, both of his gowns, and ap­ parently all but the clothes on his back.

That was the condition of most of the Ger­ mans the morning of October 9. All had lost their houses, and most their livestock and winter food supply. Game animals had all burned or fled. Winter set in early that year.

The fire had left few trees to build any shelter, and most folks had lost their draught animals with which to gather the logs that remained.

They worked together and built small, make­ shift cabins, each of which was occupied by several families. Some found potatoes which had not yet been dug. News spread slowly to the outside world because the telegraph wires had been severed by the fire, but when the plight of the survivors finally hit the news­ papers, gifts of food and clothing streamed in from across the nation. Most of the families survived the winter and stayed permanently.

Even Charles Lembk, after recovering in a Green Bay hospital, returned and started a new family. Today his great-grandson farms his land.

The Peshtigo Fire is generally regarded as the worst forest fire in United States history, killing approximately 1,200 people and burning 2,400 square miles of land.

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He supplied me with an article from the fifth annual creation convention by Albert S. Ander­ son M.D., entitled “Nutrition and the Christian Life.”

Dr. Anderson searches for supporters to his legalistic view point of nutrition. His main ar­ gument, therefore, is based on evolution vs. creation: as “natural, unprocessed foods pre­ vent disease and lead to longevity, while man­ made ‘foods’ speed up degenerative processes which lead to disease and life-threatening crises.” He condemns dextrose sugars, caffeine, refined grains, and synthetic chemicals, among other things.

Obviously, we must go along with St. Paul in I Cor. 10:31, “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Abusing our bodies, temples of the Holy Ghost, is not honoring God. But how do we know when we are abusing our bodies with “everything causing cancer” these days? Be­ yond his distorted devoutness Dr. Anderson has some good and well-documented points.

Caffeine, chocolate, distilled alcohol, and sugar (sucrose, dextrose, even large amounts of fructose-honey or fruit sugar) “cause a rise in blood glucose by stimulating adrenal effects on the liver to form glucose from its glycogen stores (quoted by Anderson from Health and Disease, by Page). In other words, you get more energy. But this causes an imbalance in your body. An imbalance, if noticed, can make you feel “down,” give you a craving for a cer­ tain food, make you nervous or shaky, or even give you cavities, though you brush after every meal. It also sets the stage for chronic degener­ ative diseases.

Another good point in staying away from refined grains. When a grain is refined, the germ, where all the nutrients are, and the bran,

the undigestable part, are removed. Left are the “empty” calories of starch and some protein.

Even though the bran is mostly undigestable, it accumulates liquid through the digestive tract, speeding bowel movements and diluting levels of fat metabolites associated with carci­ nogen formation. The refining of grains cor­ relates with the rise of colon cancer, hemor­ rhoids, diverticulosis, colitis, ulcerative colitis, and chronic constipation (according to Windell’s Vitamin Bible).

His other good point is avoiding the chemi­ cals. From the chlorine bleaching of refined flour to the nitrate curing of ham and bacon, even our breakfasts are loaded with chemicals, including the cereal. BHA and BHT and all those other things that “preserve freshness” are nothing more than “pesticides.” Then there are those chemicals we put into our bodies to make us drowsy or to lose weight, the pollu­ tants that we breath in the air, or the self-in­ duced pollution from smoking.

We are left with food filled with empty calories, sugar, and preservative chemicals. No wonder our nation is plagued with obesity, with all its respective ailments, and cancer.

There is good food out there. Sweet rolls and coffee for breakfast won’t do it; white flour will make you fat, and the sugar and caffeine will make you only hungrier later. Yet lam not advocating the health food fad; many of the things sold as health food taste bad or contain sugar or white flour anyway. With prosperity also comes the ability to choose what food to eat. True, as Paul said to Timothy, “Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be re­ jected if it is received with thanksgiving, be­ cause it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” But why not eat what is healthy?

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ri omewhere in space, the starship Enterprise is travelling along. On board for a test run is the ?nost advanced computer that has been designed. This unit will take over during a battle with an alien ship. Kirk’s fears are soon confirmed; the computer takes over and de­ stroys any and all approaching space vessels.

Kirk "reasons” with it, and the tnachine seljdestructs, its own punishment for murder.

A high school student in search of a new video game taps into NORAD's air defense computer. Soon WOPR sends messages telling of a mass Soviet attack, then prepares to attack the Soviet Union itself. A game of tic-tac-toe helps it to “think,” finally realizing that no winner emerges from a nuclear war.

Are these the wild wanderings of a writer’s mind? Does the possibility exist for computer takeover? How does the computer and its sidekick, automation, affect society?

One of the first questions asked after KAL 007 was shot down had been, ‘‘How did a 747, with its advanced navigational technology, wander into Soviet airspace?” The Boeing 747 is equipped with three Inertial Navigation Sys­ tems (INS). These systems are designed to keep a jet on its prescribed route, each system designed to back up the others in case of a mal­ function. The co-ordinates of the flight are plugged into the computer banks before take­ off. The course is guided by gyroscopes and ac­ celeration meters. A recent study found that this system is very reliable-only one flight in 10,000 strays 50 or more miles off course. In 90% of these cases, the difference was traced to pilot error in recording the flight pattern.

The system has its drawbacks. It can hold only nine sets of co-ordinates at a time, while the route from Anchorage to Seoul contains 12 sets of co-ordinates. The last three sets must be entered in-flight. Here is a potential for human error. Guidelines suggest that the figures be double-checked before take-off and also checked during flight to make sure the aircraft flies on the right course. Pilots, how­ ever, tend to rely on the record of INS and 103

trust that they are going on the right path and fail to check actual location when INS announ­ ces that another checkpoint has been reached.

The 747 isn’t the only jet with automation; in fact, all jets have one form of automation or another. Another jet in the news recently was the computer-controlled Boeing 767. This jet contains units that not only follow flight paths, but also engine speeds. The unit on board United 310 caused concern on August 19, 1983, when its engines stalled over the Rocky Moun­ tains. The source of the problem is believed to be an electrical storm into which the aircraft had flown. But the cause of the problem is claimed by some to be ice that accumulated in the engines and caused them to shut down, while others say that the storm scrambled the computers. Either way, since the computer controls jet speed, it either allowed the engine to run slowly enough to collect the ice, or nature proved that the unit’s capabilities were restricted.

One jet ended in tragedy; the other sur­ vived-barely. While human error may have caused 007’s spiralling downfall, the reliance on the computer is accepted as a contributer to both predicaments.

For those who keep their feet on terra firma, jetliners aren’t the only mechanical creatures that are automated. Enter Chrysler with its new entry for 1984-the Chrysler Laser XE. Motor Trend magazine calls it “a fourwheel video game.” With an electronic dash­ board the adventure just begins. The electronic monitor keeps tabs on 22 different vehicle functions. There is also a voice hidden in the dash asking that you buckle your seatbelts, turn off the headlights, remove the keys from the ignition, and other safety precautions. This, together with the frantic visual aids calling for oil, fuel, closing all the doors firmly and a re­ quest for more windshield washer fluid makes it a hybrid of a reminding mother and an ego­ tistical child. And that’s not all! The Laser also contains an electronic navigator, which helps plan trips and manage fuel.

This spaceship flying too close to the ground has its advantages. It tells the “pilot” when something is wrong and needs to be fixed, looks out for the safety of its occupants, and aids fuel conservation. But have all the ad­ mirers looked at any drawbacks? Just imagine the endless chatter of Mr. Dashboard if the sys­ tem fouls up. The Laser is also the enemy of the common grease monkey; the sensitive elec­ tronic setup prohitits anyone but an authorized mechanic to operate when it becomes ill. The Chrysler Laser is only the beginning as Ameri­ can manufacturers attempt to overtake Japan in the computer-controlled auto market.

It these sound like exclusive cases and you feel that automation is not a threat, take a look at the automakers again. Detroit is cutting costs by purchasing robots in factory moderni­ zation programs. Soon the only people that will need to be hired are executives, engineers, foremen, and repairmen. And already the com­ puter does the thinking for the engineer!

The unions at one time fought sweat shops; the next battles will be against “silicon shops,” and the future doesn’t paint a very bright picture.

Almost everyone has a calculator. In one’s hand it will solve any problem except how the Brewers collapsed. The shuttle relies on the computer to send it into space and back, and the federal government couldn’t get off the ground if it did not have the computer to pour out data and keep records. The computer has become a part of our lives as well as an integral tool for making decisions around the world.

This article is not intended to say that com­ puters are evil, for they do serve a useful pur­ pose. Record keeping is now less time consum­ ing, and considering the volume of information that can be stored on a six-inch disc, storage is no longer a bulky affair. Rather, man should resist the temptation to put total faith in the computer. The computer is only a man-made piece of machinery and as such will reflect hu­ man error. It is unlikely that any computers will be produced which can think for them­ selves as the unit controlling the starship Enter­ prise could, but KAL 007 has shown what can happen if man assumes the computer will do what is expected of it and is not checked for error. Both instances, fictional and real, could have ended in war with many human lives destroyed.

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ERIC RAASCH - FRESHMAN I think Initiation has been a good experience for all of us. It has given us new students a chance to get to know some of the upperclassmen better, and vice versa. Initiation is a valuable tradition here at NWC, not only because of the respect for superiors it demands, but also because of the strength and unity it helps bring to the Freshman. It can be a lot of fun, as long as one doesn’t try to take it too seriously. I’m glad I was able to take part in Initiation ’83.

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PAUL LIDTKE - SOPHOMORE I believe that Initiation is a good thing to have at NWC. It allows the Frosh to become acquainted with more of their classmates because of the projects they must participate in during the week. Through this process the class becomes tighter knit and no longer has as many cliques. Not only do the Frosh meet their own classmates, but they also get the opportunity to meet others, such as their Sophomore leaders. Initiation is good because it helps to break up the monotony which can often be found on campus. In this way. Initiation helps to provide an outlet for our boredom and something special that helps to fire up many stu­ dents. Though the Frosh feel humiliated many times during the week, I know that most get some enjoyment out of Initiation. Since Dean Lindemann closely monitors the Sophomores’ actions, I feel that Initiation is a good thing to have at NWC. DAVE ARNDT - JUNIOR Aside from the character traits, physical torture and mental torment, Initiation’s benefits also lie in social areas. It provides the products of Area Lutheran High Schools the opportunity to appreciate the company and wit of their prep counterparts. I know I speak not only for myself, but also on behalf of all my fellow FVL graduates when I say that Initiation played an essential part in our assuming integral roles as members of our NWC family.

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When I look back on my initiation three years ago, I remember how much fun I had. That to me is the biggest, but not the only reason why Initiation ought to be left just the way it is now. If someone goes through Initiation just because he lias to, he is cheating himself out of a pretty good time. Another reason why I think Initiation should be kept the same is that it helps the Frosh to feel more a part of NWC than if there were no Initiation. It is something we should look back upon with fond memories.

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Luther: Three Views %\/e all know that Luther, in addition to reforming the church was TT concerned about music. Few of us, however, realize what great im­ portance it played in his life and how concerned he was about its role in the church. He was a musician skilled in voice and in playing the flute. He also possessed enough theoretical knowledge to write fourpart harmonies. He commented on almost every aspect of music and believed, “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. It controls our thought, mind, hearts, and spirits.”

Luther’s major contribution to music in the church was to revive congregational singing, especially in the language of the people. Be­ lieving in the priesthood of all believers, he wanted everyone to take an active part in singing. He said, “I desire also that we have more songs which might be sung in the vernacular of the people.” For­ tunately, hymn singing has remained an important part of our service. Let us always remember what a blessing congregational singing is, always heartily join in, and encourage others to do so.

Luther had a high regard for children singing praises to their Lord. He wrote, “Young people should and must receive an education in music as well as in the other arts if we are to wean them away from carnal and lascivious songs and interest them in what is good and wholesome.” Our youth should learn to sing praises to God before they can become influenced by unholy songs. The early years of life are very influential. It is important that children learn from early on that Christ is to have first place in their life. Hymns are to take precedence over today’s popular music, and our children should learn to recognize the difference. Carrying out his belief in musical education, Luther sent his son away to school in order to study music. He also noticed the energy bound up in children and how beautiful it is when that energy is directed toward praising God. Indeed, can’t a little child singing with all his heart, even if out of tune, exhibit the true spirit of the hymn better than the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, which sings beautiful notes, but does not direct the words to the true God? These children should be instructed in music both at home and in school. Teachers are needed who are able to teach music with skill and knowledge for their formal training. Luther had this to say, “It is necessary indeed that musicians be taught in our schools. A teacher must be able to sing; otherwise I will not as much as look at him.” ‘I indeed must develop theologians, but I desire that also grammarians and musicians be trained among our people.” It is therefore absolutely necessary that our Synod maintain a college such as DMLC, with its strong emphasis on music. DMLC is not to be considered as a second chance college. The training of our youth, particularly in music, is vital to our next generation of believers.

Since singing is a form of preaching, pastors should not only be able to sing but to lead their congregations. This may be entirely the responsibility of the pastor in a small mission. In a larger church, he may have others more qualified to help him with this responsibility. Nevertheless, the final authority on these matters must come from the pastor. Austin Lovelace in his book, Music and Worship in the Church describes this situation as such, “Since worship is central to the life of the church, and the goal of church music is to aid worship and to serve as a means of worship, leader­ ship should come first of all from the spiritual head of the congregation - the minister.” To meet this goal, Luther advised, “We should not ordain young men into the ministry unless they have be­ come well acquainted with music.”

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The Psalms were originally written as hymns of praise. Although the music for them has been lost, they were still excellent prayers. Luther recognized the Psalms in this manner, but also said, “Nevertheless, music and notes, which are wonderful gifts and creations of God, do help gain a bet­ ter understanding of the text, especially when sung by a congregation and when sung earnestly.”

This is quite an endorsement for the addition of music to our Psalms. Our Synod certainly has the talent to arrange music for more than the few Psalms that are used every Sunday in our liturgy. We could possibly even use the choir to acquaint the congregation to the new melodies and thereby maybe bring the people to a fuller realization of what the Psalms say.

In order to help the congregation join in singing during the service, Luther published the first Lutheran Hymnal. This in no way was meant to be the final and absolute edition. Many other hymnals have been printed, making the language easier to understand and adding new and revised melodies. We might believe Luther could not have possibly commented on our Synod’s resolution to produce a new hymnal. These words of Luther, however, are applicable, “I desire, however, that you exclude unfamiliar words and courtly expressions in order that the words be simple and famil­ iar to the people, and yet, at the same time, pure and apt and that the meaning be clear and faith109

ful.” We must all admit that many of the words and expressions in our present hymnal are stiff, un­ usual, and not understood. We should correct this problem, for even Luther endorses a new hymnal faithful to the Word.

The great variety of instruments which we have today was not readily available to Luther. Con­ sequently, Luther had little if anything to say about which instruments could and should be used for worship. Should we make use of many different instruments in our service? Of course, they are all gifts from God and are to be used to His glory. One major example of where this is done is our WELS campus ministry in Madison. They use horns, flutes, guitars, and even a set of drums along with a piano or organ in some of their services. We can agree with this in theory as being a proper use of these instruments. How unfortunate that bad connotations are connected with many instru­ ments because of their use in music which does not give glory to God. Consequently, many people are offended when they are used in this way. What about Christian contemporary music? Again, it might be offensive to several people because the style is so often used in music not glorifying God. We might not think Luther commented on this, but his words do apply, “We shall try all things, what is good we shall retain.” We are not to consider something wrong unless we have first taken a serious look at it. We should listen to all types of music and adopt whatever gives glory to God and not the music or the composer. Deciding what is proper and improper is something which must be done for each individual piece of music for each situation.

Luther himself summed up music best when he wrote, “Therefore accustom yourself to see in this creation (music) your Creator and to praise Him through it. Avoid people who have become unnatural through the wiles of the devil; use the gift of music to praise God and Him alone, since He has given us this gift. These adulterers convert a gift of God into a spoil and with it honor the enemy of God who is also the adversary of nature and the foe of the lovely art... A person who gives this some thought and yet docs not regard it (music) as a marvelous creation of God, must be a clodhopper indeed and does not deserve to be called a human being; he should be permitted to hear nothing but the braying of donkeys and the grunting of hogs.”

MARTIN WILDAUER I have always been under the impression that although Luther wasa 1 man of many talents and abilities, he rarely had anything to say about young people. After studying some of his writings, however, I've found that I was mistaken. Luther has several tilings to say about youth, both admonition and praise.

In one of his sermons he sighed, “Alt, for an old head on a young body.” Luther loved youth, and he praised young people for their strength and force of will. He said, however, that such forces should be directed, much like a wagon driver guides his horses. Although the driver (symbolizing the wisdom of age and experience) is weaker than the horses, nevertheless his knowledge must be heeded if both are to reach their destination safely. If the horses do not heed the driver’s guiding hand, they will plunge both into ruin. This is why we should obey our parents and superiors. They have the wisdom that comes from experience to help guide us safely until we can look after ourselves.

Youth is a time of joy. We should avoid sadness and solitude. Another sermon of Luther’s said that we should have good times until we are twenty years old in order not to become disheartened.

Although many of us are past twenty, remember that in Luther’s day people grew up and married much younger than they do now. It is easy to become discouraged at times because of the ever­ present studies. We regularly need to put aside school work in order to enjoy fellowship with our friends and learn how to get along with others. Remember, God wants human people in the pulpit preaching His Word, not a bunch of bookworms.

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Finally, in everything that we do we must be moved by the love of Christ. What good are the rules if we don’t care? There are many ways to get around them. The law cannot motivate us to obey, but Christ certainly can. How much does He love us? He stretched out His arms and died for us.

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How can I be saved? A mythical man-god gave his life for me? Ra­ tional man has always been troubled by these problems.

The 16th century individual is a prime example. Throughout the centuries, the perversion of the doctrine of saving faith left many de­ spairing for the salvation of their eternal soul. The church taught man’s activity was essential in acquiring spiritual salvation; as a re­ sult, man was uncertain of his salvation. Martin Luther was no differ­ ent from average individuals of his time. That is, at least not until the truth of Scripture was revealed to him.

Luther’s condition prior to his rediscovery of the intrinsic value of Rom. 1:17 was also one of uncertainly. His uncertainty stemmed from his self-reliance. To Luther, this constant state of despair did not feel right. And so this young theologian, filled with zeal, fol­ lowed the example of the Bereans and began to search the Scriptures.

What he found was nothing new. He discovered that it was man’s faith that declared him righteous before God, and that this faith was a gift of God. It was at this point in Luther’s life that God evidenced the absolute authority of Scripture to him. Up to this time, the church and its de­ crees had been Law and Gospel to Luther. But now he could see that the key to salvation was con­ tained in the Bible. The Scriptures were not only for the edification of the masses. They had abso­ lute authority. They are the mouth of God, and God’s will is completely contained within them.

The Gospel and its heart he now found in the crucified and risen Lord. He clung to the Gospel and relied solely on it. He found his faith was captive to the Word of Christ. Nothing could remove that word, not even an angel from heaven.

It was his constant adherence to Scripture that caused Luther’s reforming nature to surface. He saw the uncertainly of the parishioner and realized that it was a result of the self-righteous attitudes of his own church. He challenged the authority of the pope and the church fathers by testing it with Scripture. Luther’s summation of the worth of papal authority gives us a good picture on how his test of man’s authority versus Scripture turned out. He says, “ ... the devil does not fear the reed of Egypt, but the word of the Spirit.” The results of his test can be seen in our heritage as Luther­ ans. We hold to Luther’s demand for the absolute adherence to the authority of Scripture.

Luther’s only guideline was, ‘Thus saith the Lord.” It was this guide that led him to rediscover the Gospel of saving faith.

Luther was possessed by Scripture. He examined its every detail. He digested it. He bathed in it.

He found that his conscience was “bound by God’s Word.” And with the presence of the Word came the absence of all uncertainty. Luther trusted as we trust, by his faith in the Word that Christ had died and risen again to save him, and he was certain of it! The reason for his certainty—“Thus saith the Lord!”

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No, we don’t have to make excuses for last month’s absent article. Many long hours were put into October’s issue of C and C. In fact, the completed C and C was delivered on time to Paul “Chop-Chop” Prange.

Paul, however, saw an immediate problem with the material in hand. He knew immediate­ ly what we had known for a long time. The is­ sue was too funny to be printed. So after pay­ ing a ransom demanded by Paul (which was to have Todd Nelson tell him the truth about last spring), we had the article delivered to Pres.

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The next day Pres. Toppe did not hold classes with the juniors, as he sat home with Mrs. Toppe and laughed and ate waffle creams almost the whole day while looking at the material. After a four-day silence, the moun­ tain moved, so to speak, and Pres. Toppe came forth with a formal answer to Paul Prange and the C and C writers. “No!” Enough of that.

Now in the ancient words of Lloyd Thompson, “We’ve gotta really go” to get this issue out as funny and as impersonal as it has always been. So here are “Just the facts, Ma’am.”

A new addition to this edition is the “C and C Personals” section. Here are this month’s advertisements: “C and C Personals” School got you down? Are you sick of He­ brew quiz after Hebrew Quiz? Tired of Greek vocable list after Greek vocable list? Well, worry no more, because you too can take the: JEROME MEYER ONE WEEK SABBATI­ CAL. That’s right-just pack up your troubles in your laundry bag and go home for a week. Just make sure you have a roommate who doesn’t find a new roommate in that short time. So, if school’s given you the blues, feel free to go home for a week—Jerome did.

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“YOU TOO CAN DRIVE A BUS LIKE KEITH FREE SCHOOL” For only a little less than a tutor’s salary for a month you can learn to drive a bus for musical groups, ladies aids, music classes, and especially athletic groups. A special discount rate is offered to Freshmen and Sophomores who can only drive with permission. So don’t forget-for only 50 dollars-you can receive weekly instruction in the NWC Parking Lot with a guest instruction appearance by Tutor Free himself.

We would like now to discuss the use of the housephone in Wittenberg, a constant source of wit, wisdom, and endless entertainment for everyone in the dorm. The housephone has made Earl Kriewall, Karl Walther, and Kevin Raddatz famous, and has been recognized by Henny Youngman and Rodney Dangerfield for years as the best medium to see if a one-liner is funny. Not to mention the fabulous plat­ form it is for practicing calf calls and fishlips— not to take away, however, from the impor­ tance of practicing for public speaking. If an admonition were to be made by C and C, it would be: if Joel Voss, Tim Soukup, and Karl Walther won’t open up their club to the rest of us, we wish they’d stop announcing their club meetings over the housephone.

An impressive “turn around” season for football, and a year of growing for the soccer team is over. The race for the Dummann is on.

Putting our personal opinions aside, here are some athletes who never received proper recog­ nition by the N-Club for their outstanding ath­ letic ability.

Football, track, and spelling-great, Larry Schwartz graced his old stomping ground on Homing Coming weekend. What’s Lar up to now? Well, he would not give a definite answer to C and C, but he did ask to send a personal “hello” to all his “budies.”

Eric “Chee-Z-Rider” Dorow, remembered for his football and intramural volleyball prowess, is one often forgotten for his member­ ship as an NWC athletic alumnus. What’s Chee up to today? He is customizing vans, piercing ears, and leading an aerobic Tae-Kwon-Do

class in northern Michigan at the Taylor Center.

The remark has often been made, “That can’t be a recent photograph of Pres. Toppe alongside his articles in the Northwestern Lutheran”-and rightly so. We don’t feel this photo does our leader justice. Therefore, C and C sub­ mits this photo as the new official picture of Carleton Toppe in the “NW Lutheran’’ for the nejet 15 years. This is an actual unretouched photo of the Pres, at home and at his best.

Here is yet another new addition to C and C. In this section we will attempt to follow the popular literary style of Matt Rauh as C and C begins with its first edition of: “PRE-SEM NOTES” —It’s official. John Hering and June Schultz, to no one’s surprise, are finally engaged. I guess we’re one step closer to finding out what you get when you “cross a fish and a June Bug.” Give us a break.

-Gary Kluball, who can’t stand the thought of going through life without a Kuske as a room­ mate, has found himself a Kuskette. Congratu­ lations, Gary, you looked really happy on campus last weekend.

-We have just one question for Martin Spriggs, who has burned lots of dollars and lots of rub­ ber off the tires of other people’s cars. “When are we going to hear wedding bells chime?”

(Editor’s note — very witty, guys) To kick off the year-long celebration of the 500th birth of Martin Luther, let this article stand blameless of ignoring this once-in-a-lifetime event. To show that Luther is a wellknown man even in the secular world -McDonald’s will have Luther place mats.

-Tam style hats are in for the fall.

-Being fat has been adopted by 70% of all Americans.

-The faculty has made the pilgrimage.

-Watertown is affectionately known as Mclanchtown.

-Forum will present its annual musical ex­ travaganza, “Kiss Me, Katy.”

Finding loopholes to make life easier is of­ ten attempted. Here at Northwestern, loop­ holes are hard to find, so let C and C applaud two clever students for their craftiness. No class bells leaves a convenient opportunity for a person to take advantage of tardiness. Scott Mews tends to roll in 3-8 minutes late to classes on the average. In similar fashion, Denny Rardin avoids unexcused absences by sleeping in class while pretending to take notes. Clever guys, but the system’s got you, so consider these points: the chapel bell at 7:25 is the codi­ fied time on campus, so Scott, set your watch accordingly. Dcnny-those are rental texts you’re sleeping on, and those wet, drooled-on pages will result in some stiff fines at the end of the year by a less than happy Prof. Schroeder.

At this time C and C would like to hold a campus contest. We have Bud, Spud, Smiley, and Smilin’ John, Sully, Krusty, Turk & Fred Flintstone-thc list could go on and on. But what about James Korthals? He has been on our campus for over a year now and he doesn’t have a nickname. Therefore C and C puts forth the challenge: give an appropriate, humorous nickname to Prof. Korthals. Submit your sug­ gestions to C and C Witt, Box 304 L or R. We will let you know the top 5 suggestions next month and will decide on Prof. Korthals’ per­ manent campus nickname.

So, until next time, we close in the sand­ blasted words of Phil Lueders, “Immer Lacheln” re: “Hey, Dave Schroeder, look up on the lofty perch—we’re back.”

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t&'mis RECORDS ’m sure I could list all the avid Roxy Music fans at NWC in half a breath, and since I’m probably the biggest Roxy Music fan in the entire metroitan Watertown area, I would like to tell you about my favorite group and favorite album-Avalon. From the opening guitar on “More Than This” the closing saxophone on “Tara,” this album displays nothing but pure >s. Avalon is a well-produced album, but its production doesn't overpower beautiful music. Much of the credit for this class production goes to Bob armountain, who also has done engineering and mixing work for David Bowie’s Let’s Dance LP and Bryan Adams’ Cuts Like a Knife. Most of the credit, however, must go to the main man of Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry. Be­ sides singing lead vocals and playing keyboards, he wrote seven songs on the album and co-wrote the other three. The two other full-time members of the band are Phil Manzanera (guitar) and Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe).

Compared to their past work, Avalon is a crowning achievement for Roxy Music. They have definitely worked their own style to the greatest degree.

All of the songs fit very well into the sequence of the album so that it hardly seems that there are ten songs but only one. The sound of the album is haunting, and the sometimes obscure lyrics add to the general mysterious feeling. The name Avalon itself adds to the dreamy mood of the album too.

Avalon is the legendary paradise where King Arthur rests. (He's even on the front cover of the album.) I’m sure some of you MTV watchers have seen a Roxy Music video. If you paid attention to the music, you probably realized that it is not of the same type as you hear on the average radio station. Ava­ lon doesn’t really go for the “big hit,” although the songs “More Than This," “Avalon,” and “Take a Chance With Me” have received good airplay in some areas. The idea of playing the album as a whole is what makes Avalon good.

Like most people, I get sick of an album pretty quickly if I listen to it too much, but I have never grown tired of listening to Avalon, although I have listened to it well over 200 times in the past fourteen months. I'm sure if you were to listen to the entire album in one sitting you too would agree that it is very good and well worth hearing.

DALE RECKZIN (Editor’s note: Fortunately, reviews of records do not imply agreement with theology or lifestyle.)

AC/DC has been accused of making the same album nine different times.

I, for one, don’t think this is quite true. And with the emergence of their latest effort, Flick of the Switch (Atlantic) my stand finds even more sup­ port. It seems fairly evident that they made only one pressing of their first album, and since then have spent the balance of their time in devising nine different album covers for that first album. But if you’re into the good, old-

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fashioned chew-your-ear-off rhythm section of this high-voltage band, “This House is on Fire” or “Brain Shake” (the album’s “superior” cuts), should satisfy your desire for some bone-crunching rock. If you’re into insight, for­ get it. Has Malcom Young ever been accused of intellectual edification? Let’s hope not. P.S. Don’t ask where I heard this one.

Robert Plant is back. His recent release, The Principle of Moments, is a fine representation of his skill as a penman. But the real Robert Plant lies in that charismatic voice. “In the Mood,” “Horizontal Departure,” and “Big Log” give us Plant at his best. You might say, “It sounds like Zeppelin!”

And I’d have to agree. The reason is plain to see. Plant has surrounded himself with some outstanding talent. Robbie Brunt is exceptional as Jimmy Page’s replacement. He even adds some harmonic work that Page wasn’t equipped to play. It seems even drummer extraordinaire Phil Collins has assumed some of John Bonham’s ragged roll techniques to fit Plant’s plan.

You don’t have to be a Zep fan to like this one, and if I can’t convince you, let Brunt’s 1953 Martin 0018 in “Big Log” wrap around you, as R. P. proves he has a way with a melody.

And speaking of Phil Collins, Genesis has once again teamed up and given us a real auditory delight. Their latest album, titled simply Genesis, is for the most part a departure for this collection of musical professionals. I say “for the most part” because the first track on the album, “Mama,” features more of Collins’ noted power vocals and some real “kickin’ down doors and firing from the hip” drumming. After that the album displays some talented melo­ dy making. “That’s All,” “Taking It All Too Hard,” and “It’s Gonna Get Better” give us some catchy lyrics and memorable choruses. Tony Banks’ lush keyboards are missing, but this draws even more attention to the fact that this band is not bound by their “progressive” label. There are marks of the old band, however. “Home by the Sea” is filled with mystery lyrics and “Illegal Alien” shows us that they haven’t forgotten Peter Gabriel’s penchant for getting spastic.

The album evidences Phil Collins’ dominating role in the band, but is by no means a solo effort, as Mike Rutherford’s crisp solos and Tony Banks’ keyboard wizardry prove.

So, add some class to your album collection and give this one a listen.

But, if you think rock-n-roll begins and ends with Reo Speedwagon, ... (edited).

JOEL RAKOS MOVIES V/ou’d think that somebody would figure out how to transfer a Stephen X King novel to the screen. I mean, his plots are fairly simple, his charac­ ters often lack depth, and there are enough jolts in each one to scare the living daylights out of you-the perfect elements for any good horror film.

But somehow, every movie version of a Stephen King novel (with the excep­ tion of Brian de Palma’s Carrie) has failed to rise above boredom. Keeping this in mind, I wasn’t really optimistic about how the latest attempt, The Dead Zone, would turn out, even though it’s based on my favorite Stephen King novel. I was surprised; this movie is actually competent and frighten­ ing.

The biggest reason why the film succeeds where other film versions have failed is that it understands the mood of the writer. Unlike Stanley Kubrick,

who tried to make The Shining, a good old fashioned scary ghost story, into a psychological drama on the grand scale and George who reduced all the short stories in Creepshow into mere comic book silliness, David Cronen­ berg brings out both the suspense and the semi-serious social comment of the book. It probably helps that Cronenberg (who also directed Scanners) is just about as paranoid as King. Both of them seen to believe that the world will be destroyed by the monster under the bed.

The acting is pretty good for a horror movie. Christopher Walken is likable as John Smith, a man who emerges from a five-year coma to discover that he has telepathic powers strong enough to tell all about a person at a touch and to change the variable events of the future (those that occur in the “dead zone” of his visions). Martin Sheen is convincingly evil as Greg Stilson, a corrupt politician. Just about the only cast member that isn’t right is Brooke Adams as John’s former girl friend, who walks through her part wide-eyed and confused.

The element that is the weakest is the script. The structure is loose and it seems to have a hard time making up its mind whether it’s a murder mystery or a political thriller. But that’s OK: the book did the same thing. The dia­ logue is a little stilted, and it uses an annoying device several times that goes something like this: “Mr. Cronenberg, did you know that your script repeats itself?” “Repeats itself?” “Yes, repeats itself.”

Still not the perfect Stephen King movie. Perhaps John Carpenter’s Firestarter will finally do it; he’s even more paranoid than Stephen King.

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Douglas Hofstadter’s study of the mind, Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid, gives a summary of modern scientific thought. It is an excel­ lent source for studying 20th century advances in science and mathematics.

Prof. Hofstadter’s field is computer science, and he uses number theory as the basis for his investigation of the scientific process. As Hofstadter shows, any field of learning can be considered mathematically. Or as he would have us remember, mathematical truth can be expressed in many other forms.

This is the “Eternal Golden Braid” of the subtitle: the link between the mathematician Godel, the sketch artist Escher and the musician Bach. These three man had something in common in their genius, a way of looking at the self, and each showed this in his work. Hofstadter uses the works of Escher and Bach along with his own fanciful dialogues to explain Godel’s Incopleteness Theorem, the final step in the existentialization of mathematics.

Godel’s 1931 theorem would have it that there are true statements which cannot be proven true; any system of logic is incomplete. Godel proved this by taking Epimenides’ paradox, contained in the phrase, “This statement is false,” and trying to prove it. This leads to what Hofstadter calls a “strange loop,” a linking in on oneself, both fascinating and perplexing.

This thinking about thinking Hofstadter considers mathematically, bio­ logically, philosophically, artistically, and even mystically. He brings in his own belief in Zen Buddhism, a faith which thrives on contradiction. Such a turn to mysticism is not surprising; rationalist science, which declared God to be dead, has now been proven dead itself. Indeterminism has replaced determinism.

Or so Hofstadter implies. But Godel’s theorem can be used to back up

very different propositions. If proof cannot always determine truth, then theories can be accepted as fact without vigorous proof; such has been the case with evolution. Indeterminism is not being accepted easily; people must have something to hold on to. For years even many mathematicians dis­ missed Godel’s proof as a linguistic trick; only recently have problems been found which are generally agreed to be unprovable (see Science, Nov. 18, 1982).

Hofstadter’s work itself is a “strange loop”; having found a word he likes, he will use and misuse it throughout the book, always to make a desired point. He begins and ends the book with the acronym RICERCAR, the Italian word for seeking, which is what the book does. It’s difficult reading at first; but a reader can skip a topic when it gets too involved, realizing there’s plenty more in the next section. The book is worth the cost just for the Escher prints. But the text is extremely rewarding, if you don’t mind some extended concentration.

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FOOTBALL Now that their part of the 1983 football season is over, all the Trojans can do is wait and watch. Northwestern’s 5-1 conference rec­ ord has guaranteed the Trojans at least a tie for the Upper Midwest Collegiate Conference title.

Mt. Senario and Northwestern Roseville, who are both 4-1, still must face each other to de­ cide which of the two will gain a share in the title. It may be a long shot, but the Trojans will be hoping that the two tie, which would leave the Trojans in sole possession of first place.

In its first October contest, Northwestern continued the initial success it found in Sep­ tember by knocking off visiting Mt. Senario 23-14. Though Mt. Senario had taken an 8-0 lead just minutes into the game, the Trojans fired right back with a 70-yard touchdown drive and closed the gap to 8-7 as Mike Schultz pulled in a Duane Rodewald pass.

Mt. Senario increased their lead to 14-7 just before the end of the first quarter, but that was all the offense they could muster. Northwest­ ern rallied to tie the score at halftime, follow­ ing a 59-yard punt return by Tim Soukup that paved the way for a 4-yard touchdown plunge

by Mark Gartner.

Gartner then gave the Trojans the lead, scoring on a 30-yard draw play in the third quarter. After that the Trojan defense took command and held Mt. Senario to only two first downs in the second half. Tim Kemnitz completed the Trojan scoring by tackling the Mt. Senario quarterback in the end zone for a game-ending safety.

The Trojan defense held Mt. Senario to a mere 45 yards rushing while Gartner alone fin­ ished with 157 yards rushing for Northwestern.

The Trojans were again at home the follow­ ing weekend for a 30-19 Dad’s Day victory over Pillsbury. Martin Bentz picked off a Comet pass to set up the first of the Trojan scores.

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Brian Keller crossed the goal line from one yard out.

Late in the second quarter the Trojans found the scoreboard twice. Another Pillsbury turnover set up a 15-yard sprint by Gartner.

Tim Soukup followed that with a 32-yard field goal on the Trojan’s next possession.

The Comets managed one touchdown be fore halftime, but by the end of the third quar­ ter the game was out of reach. Northwestern came out of the locker room with an explosive passing attack which set up two more touch­ down runs for Gartner of 1 and 13 yards, re­ spectively. Pillsbury did rally for two touch­ downs late in the fourth quarter but never really posed a serious threat.

Defense once again played an important role as the Trojans forced six turnovers to sty­ mie the Pillsbury offensive attack. The North­ western offense, meanwhile, rolled up 327 yards total offense in the winning effort.

The sole conference setback for the Trojans came the next weekend as Northwestern Rose­ ville upset the Trojans 28-14. Though NWC was not able to get an attack going until the second half, Roseville managed to score the first two times it handled the ball and built a 21-0 lead by halftime.

The Trojan offense finally got going in the third quarter, when Tim Soukup crossed the goal line after a long run by Gary Jeffers. A snap over the Eagle punter’s head then gave the Trojans excellent field position, which Jeffers later capitalized on with a 3-yard run. The score was then 21-14, but that was as close as the Trojans could get as the Eagles put the game out of reach with a fourth quarter touch­ down.

Jeffers finished the day with 85 yards rush­ ing on 18 carries while Mike Schultz caught all eight Trojan passes for 85 yards.

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Once again it was the Trojan defense which rose to the occasion. Time after time they pro­ vided good field position, leaving the offense simply to find the goal line. Keith Wessel re­ covered a fumble deep in Lancer territory to set up Soukup’s short run for the Trojan’s first touchdown a few plays later.

Dave Rockhoff then blocked a Lancer punt to give the Trojans the ball again in excellent field position. Rodewald found Roger Rock­ hoff open in the end zone for a 6-yard pass to give the Trojans a 12-0 lead. Late in the first half Rodewald completed his second touch­ down pass, which went to Schultz for 31 yards.

Three costly fumbles prevented Northwest­ ern from adding to its lead in the second half, but the defense continued to play well. Quar­ terback Tom Plath accounted for the Lancers’ sole touchdown on a 5-yard bootleg. Charlie Raasch led the defensive attack with 12 tackles.

The Trojans were in top form for their final performance and gave the seniors something to remember with a 44-24 thrashing of the Mara­ natha Crusaders.

A Maranatha fumble on its first possession set the stage for what was to come. Gary Jef­ fers capped the short TD drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. Mike Schultz then hauled in a 38-yard pass from Rodewald to complete a 72yard drive which gave the Trojans a 14-0 lead.

Two more second quarter Maranatha turn­ overs gave Northwestern all the edge it needed.

Roger Rockhoff scored after the first on a 13yard reverse and freshmen John Steinbrenner and Tim Schubkegel teamed up on a 13-yard pass to capitalize on the second.

Maranatha managed to close the gap to 27-6 on a late first half touchdown, but North­ western still had time enough for Tim Soukup to answer with a 24-yard field goal.

Northwestern quickly added a fifth touch­ down on a two-yard run by Soukup early in the second half. After that the reserves came in. Maranatha then scored its second touch­ down but Northwestern countered with one of its own when Steinbrenner sneaked over from the one. Two late second half Maranatha touchdowns were far from enough.

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fans and players is how the Trojans managed to lose to Maranatha though the scoreboard showed Northwestern winning by 20 points.

Nevertheless, we are thankful Maranatha was able to end its season on a “winning” note.

The win over Maranatha marked the fourth time in Coach Thompson’s 35 years that the Trojans have bounced back from a winless sea­ son to win the conference title. Northwestern finished the season with a 7-2 overall mark, while the conference record was 5-1.

SOCCER Inexperience plagued the Trojan effort throughout the season, but team effort did im­ prove as the season progressed. Defense played a major role for the Trojans as is evidenced by the low scores of most of their games, but the Trojans were able to emerge the victors only twice.

The Trojans faced their first October op­ ponent, Maranatha, without starting forwards Paul Koelpin and John Liebenow. Though they played one of their better matches of the year, they suffered a 2-0 defeat. Jud Krohn d;d an outstanding job in the nets, holding off fre­ quent point blank shots and penalty kicks.

Maranatha managed only one goal in each half, the second of which was a beautiful shot head­ ed into the net.

Mark Gass and Jud Krohn teamed up for a shut out in the Trojans’ next match, a 7-0 victory over Lakeland. A strong defensive ef­ fort allowed only two Lakeland shots on net, while Dave Maertz, Fred Schleg, Mike Quandt, and Jon Kuske all were busy scoring goals for the Trojans.

At Carthage' the Trojans turned in an ex­ cellent first half which ended at 0-0 and then took an early 1-0 lead during the second on a goal from Andy Straseske. But Carthage rumbled right back, scoring two quick goals, and held on to capture a 2-1 victory.

Cold weather and an underwater field greeted the Trojans at Cardinal Stritch, where they suffered a 3-0 loss. Stritch scored only one goal in the first half but added two more in the second while holding the Trojans scoreless.

This will long be remembered as the match where Coach Free tried a new approach in shaking up his players.

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Straseske scored the third Trojan goal on an assist from Mike Lindemann, who later scored the last of the goals. Jud Krohn posted his second shutout of the year.

The next two matches were very similar to each other as the Trojans found themselves al­ most totally dominated, MSOE won the first 5-0 while Cardinal Stritch took the second 7-0.

Next up for the Trojans was a visit from the Seminary. Northwestern took an early 1-0 lead on a goal from John Fromm assisted by Joel Drews, but the Sem tied the match when a comer kick was deflected into the net by a Trojan player.

John Rockhoff gave the performance of his life in the nets during the second half, after which Coach Free was heard to say, “It’s hard to believe John, with that spare tire, could move so fast in stopping the Trojan bullets.”

Fred Krieger gave Sem the win on a goal with hree minutes remaining in the match, which ;oes to show what experience can do.

The Trojans next played host to Waukesha Tech. Waukesha scored the only goal in the first half, but the Trojans had to feel a sense of relief after two other close calls. A second pos­ sible goal hit the Trojan goal post and the referee’s halftime whistle prevented a third.

These two factors may have inspired the Trojans, who took the field in the second half for what was perhaps their best performance of the year. The Trojans controlled the ball nearly eighty percent of the second half, but only Straseske could find the nets. Although there were other excellent scoring opportunities the regulation match ended in a 1-1 tie. A ten minute overtime was then played, during which Waukesha scored at the six minute mark and held on to win.

The final blow to the Trojans came with a 5-0 loss to Maranatha. That ended the Trojan season with a 2-11-1 record. Despite the poor record, the Trojans were not without good hustle and spirit throughout the year by Kevin Lisk, Joel Drews, Tim Poetter, and Mark Gass and the fine senior leadership of Jon Kuske, Jud Krohn, and Andy Straseske.

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suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.’ ” The children had done a fine job this year.

Everyone sitting in the congregation admired their work as they put on their annual Christ­ mas play. Christmas Eve was always the high­ light of the year for this congregation, especial­ ly for those who had children in the program.

There were the Smiths, with their son Scott, who was Joseph. The Brauns daughter, Sarah, was Mary. Then there was Joe, Tommy’s brother, who was the angel; Tommy’s sister, Sally, played the part of Elizabeth. But where was Tommy? Nobody even noticed that he wasn’t in the-program. They were used to it by now. But he was there, sitting next to his mother. He watched his brother intently. He sensed that the angel was telling something im­ portant. With his stuttering, slurring voice, he looked up at his mother and asked, “Mommy, what is the angel saying?”

There are some 15 million Tommys in the U.S. alone. You see, Tommy is deaf. He has never heard the voice of the angel proclaiming Jesus’ birthday. Yet through the hard work of his parents and the Special Ministries Board, some day Tommy will know what the angel said. What is the special ministries, you ask? It is a committee set up to bring the Word of God to the handicapped. One special part of that board is the Committee on Services to the Hearing Impaired, with Mr. Hughes of Jeffer­ son, WI, as its Chairman.

From its conception, Mr. Hughes has been involved in this committee. In 1975, after he sought material from the Synod for his deaf son, Stephan, he was asked to research our

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Synod’s need in ministering to the hearing un­ paired. In 1977 the Committee for the hearing impaired was formed. From there it grew-not always successfuUy. When I interviewed Mr. Hughes, he stated that in the early years there were more backward steps than forward.

Through the grace of God, however, it is now well-established. Mr. Hughes pointed out one thought that typifies anything this Synod does, that is, if God wants it done, it will be done and no one will be able to stop it.

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unchurched. In a Synod survey, it was found that deafness occurs 5-7 times more than blind­ ness. It looks as if the harvest is ready. After hearing example after example, I soon dis­ covered that the need is great. In fact, Mr. Hughes will challenge anyone to the fact that there is at least one hearing impaired person in every church in our synod. This brings us to the question, “What really is hearing im­ paired?” The hearing impaired person may be the person born deaf, the older man who is hard of hearing due to being around loud ma­ chinery, the young boy with only one hearing ear, or any person with some type of hearing loss or deprivation.

Yes, the harvest is ready, but why is it so slow? There are many sides to this question.

First of all, pastors often don’t know that they have hearing impaired members. Deaf people, Mrs. Hughes told me, arc abused, misused and neglected their whole life. They feel that you should come to them, or they try to hide it.

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have any hearing impaired members. Later on, as he was sitting, he was told to go and talk to a young lady. When he approached her and started to converse with her, he soon dis­ covered that she had a deaf child. As the pas­ tor would walk by their house every day, he would see the young child playing, but he did not know that she was deaf. Mr. Hughes went on with other stories of the same problems.

In addition, the Hugheses pointed out that not all deaf people can read well; so they don’t necessarily sec our advertisements in the local newspapers. They emphasized that many people think that first we should get deaf people, then a sign service. That is not the case.

A congregation must start the service first and then when the deaf community learns about it, they will come. They stated that you must de­ velop the trust of the deaf community before work is to be done.

must remember who is working for us. If Moses had to go against Pharaoh alone, it would have been too much for him. But God was with him, just as he is with us. The pastor doesn’t have to do everything. Mr. Hughes pointed out that this is an excellent way to have the members of your congregation participate in preaching and

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teaching to the deaf. The deaf are not cut off from things, but from people. What better way to get these lambs of Jesus into the flock than to use the other lambs? One pastor said that if ; you start it once, it becomes a life-time com­ mitment. But how can we afford not to com­ mit ourselves? There are many talented people in every congregation, and many would love to spread God’s Word.

But the one person that can start it and get it off the ground is the pastor. In fact, Mr. Hughes foresees that there will have to be two or three permanent pastors assigned just to the area of administration to the deaf. Thus the Committee for Hearing Impaired has gone into the worker-training schools. At DMLC, a sign language club is established and flourishing.

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Mr. Hughes told me of a congregation in Milwaukee (not WELS) that discontinued sign services because of the small number. Indeed, when Mr. Hughes spoke of his examples, it was always one or two here or three there, but never any great number. This is another objection-that there aren’t a lot of deaf people at­ tending sign services. But it is not the number of people that matters. Mr. Hughes stated that after all this work, after all the money spent, if only one person was brought to faith, it would be worth it. The Bible does tell us that the angels in heaven rejoice if one is brought to faith. How right he is, because that soul could someday be your deaf child.

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Hughes. He will immediately call that person.

He will also send literature including the pamphlet EPHPHATHA, which is a help in giving spiritual training to the hearing impaired.

The Committee is not there to point out weak­ ness or faults. It is there to help. They will bend over backwards to help those who can’t hear the message of the angel.

Now, sign language isn’t the only way we can communicate with the deaf. Total Com­ munication (TC) is another way. It is using all forms of communication to reach the deaf, such as gestures, formal sign, fingerspcll, speech reading, and writing. There is also lip reading and cued speech. Cued speech is lip reading with hand cues.

A few years ago I attended a sign service. It wasn't a distraction. It was very beautiful and moving to see the Word of God reaching out to those less fortunate than you. Sure, the singing of a deaf person isn't beautiful, but it is sin­ cere. As Mr. Hughes told me, God doesn’t look at how the voice sounds, he looks at the heart.

And that’s all that counts.

“After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears.

Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. He looked up to heaven and with a deep sign said to him ‘Ephphatha’ (which means, ‘Be Opened’). At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue loosened and lie began to speak plainly.”

Jesus opened the man’s physical ears. We can have the pleasure of seeing the spiritual ears of the deaf opened. With God working in us, we can open their ears that they too can hear the message of the angel. 1 would like to end with a quotation from Mrs. Hughes which I think is appropriate for this time of year. Mrs. Hughes is talking about her son Stephan and the hurt she felt when he couldn’t participate in the Christmas Eve program. She expressed her hope that “perhaps this will happen in other churches on Christmas Eve-that we will sec sign singing by little children up in fiont of church with the rest of the children, spreading that word and message on Christmas Eve, so that the hearing impaired are doing it and the hearing impaired sitting in the pew can receive it, that they arc not just wasting another night only because they do not know.”

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THE TIMES, 9 99 THEY Al I \-l I \S( IS |l £~\n October 25 of this year the Milwaukee : Journal ran the results of a certain Gallup poll taken last July. They were tucked away in an article by James J. Kilpatrick in the editorial ; pages, making them easy to miss. That’s too bad, because the poll dealt with an area of ; great interest and importance, especially to future pastors and teachers: the degree of in: ! volvement of modem Americans in religious af­ fairs. And the startling results can be viewed as either discouraging or heartening. : The article, “Americans More Religious, 1 But Churches Lose Ground,” compared the re­ sults of last July’s poll to a Gallup poll of 1965. In that year, 73% of Americans belonged to an organized church; today, that’s down to 67%. Only 43.6% of those describing them­ selves as Protestants were in church on the Sun­ 1 : day prior to the survey; more than half the !

Catholics were missing at Mass. “If religious in­ : volvement were defined solely in terms of church membership or church attendance,” -Li Kilpatrick says, “the story over the past two i decades would be a story of gradually dimin­ i ishing commitment.”

But to the amazement of the pollsters, that’s far from the case. In fact, America’s interest in spiritual concerns has skyrocketed. i Nearly two-thirds of the Protestants asked said religion had more interest for them today than five years ago. Amazingly, a full 26% of Ameri­ j can adults participated in Bible study groups, compared with 19% in 1978. Thirty-four mil­ I i lion take religious classes. Seventeen million : gather in prayer groups. Twenty-three million are witnessing. Considerably more than half the respondents said that religion had the answer to the world’s problems. “The shift away from i reliance upon science was dramatic.” As Kil­ patrick puts it, although Americans “are getting less churchy” year by year, they are ap­ parently getting “more religious.”

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To a great degree, it's apparently no longer a world that sneers at religion and trusts science and reason to meet its pressing needs It's rather a world that is growing increasingly con­ scious of the “God-shaped hole" in it that de­ mands to be filled, and it's reaching out toward God more and more, restless. aN Augustm, said, until it can find its rest in him. We \ e al­ ways known that the world needs what the Scriptures have to offer. It is beginning to ap­ pear that a large part of the world also wains it.

But what about the drops in church mem­ bership? Well, it would be easy for us to sit back and view these data rather smugly. “Sure, other Christians are deserting their churches,” we’re tempted to say. “That’s because those churches have more or less deserted the Bible.

If they had stuck to the pure teachings of Scripture all along, they wouldn’t be having that problem.”

Maybe; then again, maybe not. Certainly

we can see how informed Christians hungry for the pure Gospel would get sick and tired of a church that taught perversions and .half-truths, and leave it. But I’m not sure that the churchdeserters are necessarily fleeing from corrupted dogma (how many of them are even current on their church’s official teachings?), but from what they consider irrelevant and stifling prac­ tices in their worship. They see Bible-based Christianity as something that should engender warmth, spontaneity and joy, and when they can’t express these within their church’s services and fellowship, they go elsewhere. Or else the focus of their spiritual lives shifts to small, often ecumenical Bible-study groups, and they retain church membership as a concession to convention or family. I know people like this; maybe you do, too.

"It'4 AatheA a ivoAld that U gAoiving incAda^iinghj contciouA oi$ thd 'God-shaped hold' in it timt demands to be ittdd, and it’-4 Adaching out toioaAd God moAd and moAd, Ad-itZd**, a* Auguttind Aaid, until it can fiind it* Adit in him."

It’s not my place to recommend some sort of strategy to insure that our church doesn’t experience this kind of flight. But I do think that, if these poll results can be taken serious­ ly, Americans in grown mg numbers see the Bible as something alive and relevant, with cur­ rent answers for their deepest spiritual needs.

We’ve got to make sure we don’t convince them otherwise, when they come to us and ask us what we as a church are all about. Will the new hymnal help? Will updated liturgies? More emphasis on personal Bible study? More variety in fellowship activities?

We won’t know for quite some time. But if the poll results really are indicative of a broad trend, Americans are looking for what we have

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hat do you think of when you hear the words “Central America”? The rolling wheat fields of Kansas or the number one ranked Nebraska comhuskers? Possibly even the attitude of “Omaha, who needs it, eh?” !

Well, it would be nice if the Breadbasket was the only Central America for the U.S. to worry about.

The real Central America is a string of sev­ en small countries between Mexico and South America, namely, Belize, Guatemala, Hondur­ as, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and i Panama. Cuba and Mexico can also be in­ cluded as Central American countries, although i they are generally treated in categories all their own: Cuba-communism and cigars; Mexicooil and aliens. As to the seven small nations, they have been on the minds of the American government since the days of Teddy “big stick” Roosevelt. Back then Central America was considered a place where mere banana re­ publics ruled uneducated peasants. Now, how­ ever, these countries are targeted by the Soviet communists as ripe-for-revolution soon-to-be i , :l satellites. Through Cuba, the Soviet’s only real stronghold in Western Hemisphere, the com­ munists are trying to overthrow the entire region. The Soviets are looking for a domino effect right up to the back door of Uncle Sam, and while Laos and Cambodia seem far away to Americans, Mexico practically looms down the ; ! road. So, there is a real concern among Ameri­ cans and their government about what happens down South.

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The present debate about Central America seems to be a debate between American ideal­ isms. There are those who arc for a military solution to the instabilities south of the bor­ der, and those who are for a social and eco­ nomic solution; those who are for negotiations with present governments as the means of making governments and those who propose elections as the means of making governments; those who are for dealing with revolutions, and those who are for destroying them-but they all speak of a lofty goal, democracy in Central America. While that is a worthy ambition, it is not an easy one.

Speaking philosophically, democracy is an absolute. It is for all people in all places at all times. Speaking historically, however, democ­ racy has been the consequence of certain soeconomic, political and cultural conditions.

The primary fact about Central America, most prevalent in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatema­ la and Honduras, is that the proper conditions for the development of democracy do not yet exist, nor will they exist for some time to come. This does not mean that communism is the rule for Central America, nor that the United States should forsake its effort for the re­ form of these countries, but that the subborn structure of tyranny must be faced head-on.

Central America is not a place that can rely upon intellectual or institutional traditions of freedom. Such traditions must all be created,

as they were earlier in Europe and the United States. One stepping stone of democracy is an equality of conditions. No such equality can be found in Central America, where society is generally divided into a mass of peasants dwell­ ing in poverty and a mighty totalitarian govern­ ment which controls the tills, and the tools of terror. The economies of Central America are primarily agricultural, with almost all of the land held by almost none of the population.

The industries that do exist are young and have not yet developed a sufficiently large middle class to make demands for political or econom­ ic rights. The primitive political structures of Central America (excluding democratic Costa Rica) have made the U.S. realize that she has

"...proper conditions for the development of democracy do not yet exist.”

to .^Msulon the fantasy of a quick fix that puts 'via thing right ll the U.S. develops gunboat diplomacy and blows the bananas out of Central America, the Latins won't appreciate it and look to the l S. as their big brother. Instead they will re­ sent being treated as helpless infants who were saved by superior America. Already resentment exists regarding the history of U.S. intervention there, not to mention Soviet reaction to a U.S. invasion. But the U.S. cannot let Russia run roughshod over these countries with Cuban-in-

spired revolutions. Elections and land reforms won’t work either, if only because the dictator­ ships won’t allow them. Democracy in Central America will take generations, and for the fore­ seeable future America will be dealing with more or less undemocratic regions.

America’s solution for Central American problems in the short run depends in finding a way to keep the Soviets, Cubans, and other nasty commies out of Central America without further damaging U.S.-Soviet relations. Even if; I those relations do suffer, the U.S. must re­ enforce the Monroe Doctrine. If Uncle Sam I can't control problems right next door, who" I will have confidence in him world-wide? The solution for the long run is much clearer. A ser-; { ious and sustained attempt to end the econom­ ic misery and social suffering of the region must be made. Perhaps the U.S. can use the. domino effect in reverse, by pushing Costa Rica’s fine democracy on everyone else in the region. Costa Rica is the most U.S.-like country; in the Caribbean Basin, and her economy and, society reflect democratic government. Costa Rica is clearly the most free and the most, wealthy nation in the Caribbean, and she' proves to the world that American-style de­ mocracy works, even in Central America.

So the next time you hear the words Cen­ tral America, don’t picture Lawrence, Kansas glowing in the dark, but remember the string* of countries from Belize to Panama and how they affect American security. The small coun-;! tries of Central America are essential to Ameri­ can security and the citizens of this country ought to be conscious of that fact. The govern-" ment ought to involve itself in some careful planning and develop smart policies, with the most important perhaps being a policy of; patience. : THOMAS SCHULTZ 137

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74£ 'TDKS'T <?4jK<)37M43 ^/artin, you don’t expect to put a tree in my i |*^ nice, clean home, do you?” Katherine in­ quired of her husband.

“Calm down, Lord Katy,” Martin soothing­ ly replied. As he prepared to explain to his wife why he wanted a tree in his home, he thought back to that cool day in early December.

It was early in the morning when Martin Luther tried to start his sermon for the next Sunday on everlasting life. But he could not : think of a way to explain this miraculous act of God. He decided to take a stroll through the scenic German forest below the foot of his castle. As he was pondering his sermon, he | noticed that most trees shed their leaves every ' year. The fir trees, however, stayed green. This gave Martin an idea. He returned to the castle, got an axe and, returning to the forest, cut 1 down a nice, sturdy spruce for the first Christmas tree.

“What do you mean by ‘Calm down, Lord i Katy’? As if I didn’t have enough to clean and worry about without having a tree in my way!” i Kate grumbled, with hands on hips.

“But dear,” Martin began, “it is the Christmas symbol of Jesus and the salvation he gained for us on Calvary’s bloody hillside.”

“You see, the tree is ever green. It does not lose its leaves or color every fall as other trees : do, but keeps its majesty. So also Christ keeps his majesty and power. Kingdoms sprout up and fall, bui Christ’s kingdom is everlasting.

And in Him we share everlasting life in His : Kingdom.”

Martin then leaned the tree against the WM wall. Kate still seemed dubious as she looked at the tree with a disapproving look. So Luther j! went on: “Our Savior, we are told in the Bible, was j hung on a tree to die for our sins. If we hang ornaments on the tree, we can recreate that scene. The ornaments can be plain and simple, signifying the lowly, humble birth of our King.

Or we can hang fancy ones to dispiay Jesus’ glory and majesty.”

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men coming to see Jesus, the Savior of all people. And we can place candles on the tree to show everyone that the Baby of Bethlehem is the Light of the World, showing the way to Heaven.”

4 Luther, happy at finally convincing his wife of his plan, exclaimed, “We can hang apples from the tree, showing that we believe that God the Father is our Provider. We could also burn a few pine boughs. They will give a com­ fortable heat to signify God the Holy Ghost as our Comforter. The crackling of the wood will remind us of God the Son destroying the Old Testament ceremonial laws, since he has come and fulfilled the law.”

Katy was very excited and suddenly burst out, “Look, Doctor, the tree seems to be pointing the way to Heaven!”

“You’re right, Katy. And it also appears as if God’s grace were shining down from heaven, a peace between God and man.”

Thus the custom of setting up and trim­ ming a Christmas tree was born-a man, with a faith as firm as his castle, and his wife, who had the courage to stand by this controversial man, who both believed in Christ’s salvation and were eager to show it for all to see. You see, the Christmas spirit had enraptured Katy.

She helped put the tree up and decorate it.

“Oh, Martin, it’s beautiful!” Katherine ex­ claimed. “You really have caught the beauty of Christmas!”

“No, I didn’t, Kate. The tree, a creation of God, showed the beauty of God’s salvation all these years. The Holy Ghost finally opened my eyes to the fact this morning.”

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K4A/VOM A/OTZ3 jh/any college students today are working part-time while in school to help pay their tuition or other personal expenses. It’s a very common life style now for students to pick up extra money as tutors, as secretaries, as baby­ sitters, as clerks, or as ushers for sporting events. This extra cash is taxable; but a recent IRS report states that as much as $52.2 billion of federal income tax for I9S1 went uncol­ lected because of unreportcd income, some of which stems from part-time jobs during school.

The Internal Revenue Service stresses that all income from part-time jobs must be report­ ed on your Federal tax return. Sometimes, the temptation to ' forget ” about this additional income and not report it may become difficult to resist. Nevertheless, the tax law is very ex­ plicit when it comes to part-time job income.

The Internal Revenue Code states that in­ come derived from any source is taxable, unless excluded by law. Many firms who employ per­ sons part time pay the employee in cash, often to illegally avoid the requirement of reporting the transaction to the IRS and withholding in­ come and Social Security taxes, according to the IRS. The employer may even ask you to say nothing about your wages and not report them as income to the IRS. Theu have been some cases in which the employer pays more than the going wage as an incentive for the em­ ployee to keep quiet. These are evasive tech­ niques and in violation of tax law, the IRS warns.

Now, what do you do if the employer in­ sists on paying cash and indicates that no in­ come or Social Security taxes have been with­ held? First, you would be wise, for your own records, to keep a record of the dates and times you worked, the name of the employer and the amount you were paid. By doing this, you can quickly total your gross income at the end of the year when you fie the tax return. How­ ever, it would be wise, since the employer is required by law to issue a W-2, to contact the IRS by calling the Forms/Tax information number listed in your telephone directory.

Most of us who decide we need additional income will search for ways in which to earn the extra cash. At the same time a part-time job carries the responsibility of declaring this part-time income on our tax return. It’s just a matter of following the law and doing what’s right. he 32nd annual BMI Awards to Student , Composers competition will award $15,000 to young composers, James G. Roy Jr., BMI as­ sistant vice president, Concert Music Admin­ istration, has announced. He added that the deadline for entering the 1983-84 competition will be February 15, 1984.

Established in 1951 in cooperation with music educators and composers, the awards program is sponsored by Broadcast Music, Inc., the world’s largest music licensing organiza­ tion. The contest is designed to encourage the creation of concert music by young composers and to aide in their musical education through cash awards. Prizes ranging from $500 to $2,500 are awarded at the discretion of the judges.

The 1983-84 competition is open to stu­ dents who are citizens or permanent residents of the Western Hemisphere and who are en­ rolled in accredited secondary schools, col­ leges or conservatories or are engaged in private study with recognized and established teachers anywhere in the world. Contestants must be under 26 years of age on December 31, 1983.

There are no limitations as to instrumentation, stylistic consideration or length of work sub­ mitted. Students may enter no more than one composition, which need not have been com­ posed during the year of entry. Compositions, which are entered under pseudonyms, are con­ sidered by a preliminary panel ofjudges before going to a final panel.

The 1983-84 competition closes February 15, 1984. Official rules and entry blanks are available from James G. Roy, Jr., Director, BMI Awards to Student Composers, Broadcast Music, Inc., 320 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019.

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u/c live in a state of assembly lines. “Twenty thousand cars a year, and each just like the one before it,” crows a representative of Gcn| eral Motors. With the coming of Henry Ford j and his efficient methods of production, we en­ tered a new world of standards and precision.

Each item produced should be a duplicate of all the others.

I hate to make philosophical mountains out : of molehills, but this love of assembly lines has .one dangerous idea at its roots; the perfection, , |or at least perfectibility, of man. If we don’t have to change anything, we must have the per­ fect product already. For literature buffs, this has to be an idea right out of the Romantic age. For theological students, this is an idea right out of the heart of natural man. .

We would like to think that we are at the : height of civilization and culture. Who in world history has ever had a lifestyle remotely com­ parable to ours? It must be because of our native talent and hard work, or as Carl Sagan says, “the inevitable forward progress of man­ kind.” The world likes to pat itself on the back for all of its technological progress (with only a quick glance behind at the atomic bomb). So where is God? God is not needed in our perfect world.

Now the structure breaks down and we see a few chinks in the armor. In this issue Ken Cherney writes about a renewed interest in spiritual things. Maybe people are reconsidering making this a perfect world. Maybe all this talk about the bomb is doing more than we think. i Peering out from the current issue of News­ week is a little girl with her Cabbage Patch doll.

The little things arc so popular, we are told, be­ cause each one is slightly different from the other. Is this a change from the assembly line mentality? j

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In the world of sports too we find more stress on individuals and differences. Good bat­ ters adjust their stance from game to game and from pitcher to pitcher, depending on the con­ ditions. Rod Carew is said to adjust from pitch to pitch. If an individual or team does not develop new plays and strategies, it will soon find itself on the short end of every score.

I hope that if a Northwestern College stu­ dent were to write 20,000 papers, the last would be better than the first. We hope that each Black and Red is a little better than the one before it. Our goal is to improve.

But that is not the goal of the assembly line. It wants to perpetuate the same thing, over and over. Sure, the models change, but everyone admits that the differences each year are cosmetic and rarely functional. Our society is really in love with mass production, simply because it’s efficient, neat, and—well, when you’re good, why should you change?

We know, however, that we have no good in us. at all. In that respect, mankind docs resemble the assembly line. We are all born exactly alike in iniquity. It doesn’t matter what color or size the model is, each of us is born with the curse of Adam infecting our whole being. Just like General Motors, millions of babies will roll off the line in 1984, all with the same sinful nature.

It’s a good thing God wasn’t taken in by all of this perfectibility of man talk. He knew from the beginning that the assembly line would have to pause one day, just for a mo­ ment, and gasp at the sight of a manger. There in the cool, starry night of Bethlehem, was a baby born free from sin, born to free us also.

We live in a state of salvation.

PAUL PRANGE

QUESTION: What do you think of the school’s policy of “no motocycles ’ on campus?

JIM BARTZ-SENIOR Since I own a cycle, my comment might sound one-sided, but even if I didn’t own one, I don’t see why cycles couldn’t be on campus. No one would want to leave their car parked out on College Avenue all the time, but that s what the cycle owners have to do. I would be willing to rent a space to keep my cycle on, and it needn’t be a big spot. There is a lot of room by the smoke stack, at the end of the parking spaces, and even by the tennis courts. I have heard that if we have cycles on campus, some visitors might get the wrong impression. I don't think that’s true anymore.

TIM POETTER-SENIOR I think that it would be better to make motocycle policy the same as car policy at Northwestern. It’s fine that the same rules would apply to under­ classmen. The convenience of parking in the school parking lot would help the cycle owners, and due to the size of cycles, might even cut down the con­ gestion there. I myself don’t find any problem with paying the small fee.

KEITH SCHREINER-JUNIOR Being a cycle owner I would like to see a few things done about the policy of cycles on campus. As it stands, a cycle owner can’t park his bike in the parking lot. Granted, there is a problem with space in our small lot but then again, a cycle is not all that big and with a little planning you could get quite a few bikes in one designated spot. What is the difference if I park a car or a bike in the spot that I paid for? I would hope that in the not too distant future something could be done to eliminate this problem. Maybe a compromise could be reached between existing car rules and the non-existent bike rules.

JOSEPH DEER-FRESHMAN I don t see any need for the school's rules to be changed for several reasons.

1) I d have to pay a fee. 2) A guy would have to run and get the key and per­ mission every time he wanted to take a ride. I enjoy the freedom I have with coming and going at will. 3) I’ve got insurance on my bike, so it doesn't really make any difference where I’ve got it, since it’s covered for any damages.

4) The responsibility and hassle of the school keeping your bike would just be added trouble, and I think they probably have enough to do with educa­ tion by itself to keep them busy.

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A complaint that is often heard trom many freshmen and even some sophomores is, “We don’t understand a lot of the humor in C & C.” i Of course you don’t; you don’t know most of the upperclassmen. This may seem a little harsh to you Frosh, and we here at C & C feel the same way. Therefore in our never-ending attempt to be funny for all, and to keep the freshmen from becoming a bunch of whining puppies, we devote the following section to you, the Frosh. To the upperclassmen, we ask you to be patient as we put the shoe on the other foot. Perhaps this will help us all to be­ come familiar with as many Frosh as initiation does. We do not claim to understand the fol­ lowing. With these Notae Bcnae and without further ado, we present, “A Day in the Life at Wartburg Hall.” ’*It was a Wednesday afternoon like any other Wednesday afternoon at Wartburg Hall.

On third floor, one could hear music blaring from the room of Scott Ude-even though the door was shut. You can’t tell us no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. And no, that's not the housephonc you hear, that’s just John Qualmann talking. The smoke from Jon Baumann's pipe was wafting up through the stair wells as the action began on second floor.

Virgil Hanson was just beginning to pack bis bags to spend a little time at the Lindemann home. Tim Mittclstadt had just awakened from doing his Denny Rardin impression in class as Jon Baumann sprinted for the bathroom.

I’pon leaving the second floor on this par­ ticular day. one could hear the chants, “Lar hates Jer. and Jer hates Lar.” On first floor all was quiet but for the sound of Tutor Free's fist crashing through his door, and that delightful cigar smoke con­ tinued to wreak havoc on everyone’s nostrils.

Thus another day in the life of Wartburg Hall. *** We are all aware that the Faculty has made concerted effort to step up the outer appear­ ance of the student body. This is their right, after all: they have to look at all of us in the 144

classroom-not often a pretty sight. Diatribes having failed, C & C would like to help. Some people don’t have the means and/or ability to change their appearance—our suggestions: don’t buy just one orange hunting outfit, pair of tennis shoes, or stereo component, we sug­ gest you consult the following people to help you upgrade the Northwestern Look.

Charlie Raasch - personal hygiene Paul Lindloff — winter jacket wear Mitch Krauss -eye-glasses (Kevin Raddatz — alternate) Dan Haag — hair styles Bruce Mueller — weight control (Don Windsperger, alt.)

Mark Wenzel — tennis shoes Dean Lindemann — wool suits Tutor Kolander - facial dryness Denny Rardin - body building Mike Turany - shoes and socks John Fromm - sleeping habits It's time once again for a C & C campus contest. Seems like ’tis the season to grow mustaches, so we submit the following names for the campus’ best new upper lip growth.

Choose your favorites from: Jerome Meyer Tim Schoeneck Dan Haag Phil Malchow Don Windsperger Dave Rockhoff Paul Koelpin (oops, not a new upper lip growth) Next month: best neck beard contest. *** Hey, Tom Schultz! How about those Pack­ ers? Enough to make you sick, isn’t it? *♦*

Speaking of failures, last month's contest was greeted rather coolly. Here are the only nicknames submitted for Prof. Korthals’ per­ manent campus nickname. They are in no par­ ticular order.

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Kortulus (not to be confused with CatulIus) Portholes Pope Erwin II Caligula Big Jim 2 *** As the campus begins donning now her gay apparel, sounds of Christmas carols fill our heads. These are some campus carols that have come to our attention: “Prangc, the Sharp-Penned Writer” Sung to the tune of Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer Prange, the sharp-penned writer, Had a special way with prose, And if you ever read them You surely love his Paulindromcs.

All of his fellow students Kid and call the poet names, But all his father’s cohorts Just smile and give him A's.

Then one dreary summer’s eve, Toppc came to say, “Prange, with your pen go play.

Write Luther’s ‘Make Straight The Way.’ ” Then Tommy Johnston loved him, And he shouted out with glee, “Prangc, you sharp-penned writer, I'm fat enough to get the lead.”

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Our carol for Professor Eickmann sung to the tune of “Jolly Okl St. Nicholas”: Jolly okl Professsor E., Lend your ear this way, Don’t you tell a single prof.

What I'm going to say.

Report card time is coming soon.

Now you Gentile man, Whisper what you’ll give to me, Tell me if you can.

If we flunk your Hebrew class, They'll do more than fine us, So I know that I'll be glad, Just with a D minus.

K.T, needs a little sleep, Lindy’s sick of class, Tackmier wants a big fat A, I just want to pass.

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Lack of time and strict editing has forced us to eliminate the German favorite “Oh, TenBroekbaum,” and “Bed Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.'* But we would like to include “Lindcmann Is Checking Your Floor,” sung to the tune of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”: You better watch out and be full of glee, Don’t you dare be a whining puppy, Lindemann is checking your floor.

He’s making a list, he checks it twice, three, Of the people “I need to see,” Lindemann is checking your floor.

He sees you when you’re sleeping, He feels it through some vibe, If we all are not good, We’ll get a diatribe!

So! You better watch out And hide your frig., mm i Get up for chapel Or else lock your door, . i Lindemann is checking your floor. *** It’s quiz time once again at C & C. Just a five-pointer this time.

1. If the Sprinter could actually run, where would he sprint? a) To DMLC. b) Into the boiler room. c) Milwaukee. d) Augsburg Hall. e) Civilization.

2. The real meaning for the word shalom is : a) Dismissed. b) Ja! c) Also. d) Pm nervous. .

3. Potato chips are used in which cafeteria delicacies? a) Macaroni millianaise b) Vegetable lasagna c) Quick souffle d) All of the above e) Everything 4. C.S. Lewis a) was Jewish.

I b) spoke Hebrew. c) read much Eickmann literature. d) preferred Greek.

5. True or False: John Steinbrenner is engaged and Ethan and Eric are going to quit for two years so that the three Steins can get married and gradu­ ate together.

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-Third floor Witt inhabitants could hear A1 Tetzlaff singing at the top of his lungs last week to the tune of “Once in Love With Amy.” -The new Christopher Cross song, “Re­ member Laura,” was actually written two years ago by Dave Rockhoff.

-We don’t know if wedding bells will be ringing for Tim Gauger and Linda Gustafson, but at least she won’t have to change the ini­ tials on her luggage.

-Apparently Paul Hirsch, Duane Rodcwald, Bob Seifert, and Joel Thomford had some otter things on their minds besides basketball at New Ulm, as they modeled the newest in swim­ wear at Holiday Inn. *** This letter was found recently in an ash heap in a Wittenberg ashtray.

Dear Editor: I am invisible, and have been going to school here for nearly three years and want to speak out. I am starving to death now that my food supply has been taken away by the thoughtless actions of one human being.

It is all over for me now. But, if any other students ever come to Northwestern, 1 hope that they are well taken care of. 1 just wish to thank all of the concerned students who left apples and soda in the halls for me all these years. I sincerely give my warmest goodbyes to Charles Raasch, who has left clothing out for me to keep warm at night, and to A1 Tetzlaff for the bags of garbage I called my bed.

I am nearly dead now, NAME WITHHELD

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It is with these sad thoughts that we close the last issue of the year. “Have yourselves a merry little Christmas.”

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You have to look hard to find an element But my purpose in this review is not necessarily here that isn’t contrived. There is the over­ the message of the film, although it is rather worked image of everyday objects put into a hard to avoid, since the film makers have hit us new perspective after the war, like a broken over the head with it, but how good it is, which and burned watch. I think that the only time is not very. that this device ever worked was when we saw ' Probably the biggest question that raises the burnt out remnants of the Statue of Liber- . itself about this movie is why it ever attracted ty at the end of Planet of the Apes. There is " so much attention in the first place. It’s not the the old hat device of developing the histor]cal first film about the affects of nuclear war situation by use of blurbs of dialogue heard (think of all those Godzijla'moyies,TrQjn* 1'frc. : J "dve‘r radio and television. There is a view of, 1950’s), nor is it the Jxs$t: {Dr. Strangelove^_ wounded 'pddple-^yi&ff.about a large field waitPlanet of the Apes, tyyStfvargai/reSjSl /^git^n5e^feat'ed XhaLw2s^tolen directly from this film by a lou^'-shotW^svftotJ ^rbone^fuyi'^^\Wind. '• And there is, of course, most graphic filnvever ._(even an an argtfment^ttesen tWo,family members that edited version «f. thJi TZnlfather has more exjs serially. rcg&tletH^y'oneafter the other has plicit violencc^ln^e ^average scene than TVra^ been vaporizedJ This^ie’s^been used in just Day After h$ whole two and a lialf^r- about ev$y disa'sg^tfA evefrnade. hours). Maybe..trie;^jhhtV^est came from the.fa*#?

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At present, the sports in which Northwestern will be competing in this new conference are basketball, baseball, tennis and golf. Next year’s soccer team will also be a member of this conference, since our old soccer conference has been dissolved.

The new Lake Michigan Conference was formed basically from our old basketball con­ ference, the Wisconsin Conference of Inde­ pendent Colleges. But the Lake Michigan Con­ ference will also include the schools of the other former conferences in which Northwest­ ern has competed in the past.' The seven other teams which will comprise the new conference are Lakeland, Cardinal Stritch, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Maranatha, Concordia Wisconsin, Trinity Christian Of Palos Heights, Illinois, and Marian of Fond du Lac...

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Other sports in which Northwestern may soon be competing in this conference are track, cross country, and wrestling, should it be re­ vived. The one sport for which it is doubtful that the Trojans will be changing conferences is football. In that regard, Northwestern intends to remain a member of the Upper Midwest Collegiate Conference which is made up of Concordia, St. Paul; Northwestern, Roseville; Mt. Senario; DMLC, Pillsbury;and Maranatha.

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Actually, the knee is one of the wonders of God’s creation. It can bend 150 degrees, swing from side to side, and twist on itself. It can en­ dure forces up to seven times the body’s weight as the receiver makes his sharp break on a down-and-out pattern. The knee must be dur­ able yet flexible. This odd combination is the 150

cause of knee problems. The knee is the meet­ ing place of the two major leg bones: the femur and the tibia. Cartilage fills the gaps in this joint and ligaments hold the joint in place. It is with these two tissues, cartilage and ligaments, that knee injuries occur.

Of the two injuries, cartilage damage is the less serious. Cartilage can be torn if it’s twisted too tight. This can occur as a result of a colli­ sion or fall, but it can also happen if an athlete simply combines a lot of pressure with a twist.

The cartilage becomes ground between the two bones. This cartilage has no blood supply of its own and therefore will not repair itself after

it’s been damaged. The damaged cartilage must be removed.

Fortunately, a newly developed instrument called an arthroscope is being used to remove damaged cartilage and minimize the time needed for the athlete to recover. The surgeon uses the arthroscope to peer inside the knee through a slit in the skin. After locating the problem, he removes the damaged cartilage with special surgical scissors and knives. With this procedure, even the average jock can rcMECHANICS OF MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT INJURY (FOOTBALL KNEE) MOW II HAPPENS

tearing the inside ligaments. A partially torn ligament will generally heal itself, but a com­ pletely torn ligament must be sewn back to­ gether. Sewing a torn ligament back together, however, is like trying to sew two hairbrushes together. A torn ligament must be repaired as soon as possible because the fluids in the knee will turn the ligament to mush. Some athletes can successfully recover from a ligament tear, depending on the muscles and other ligaments around the knee and on what kind of task he requires the knee to do. Experts are now using tendons from other parts of the body to replace the damaged ligament. Collagen, a fibrous substance extracted from cattle hide, is also being used to bind the bones together.

The popularity of football and jogging in the United States has caused a sharp increase in the number of knee injuries and aggravations in recent years. Eighty to ninety percent of the damaged knees can be repaired so that they’re functional, out they’ll never be the same again.

Nearly half the running backs in the NFL will suffer knee injuries during their career. Fifty thousand football players a year experience damage to the cartilage at the top of the tibia.

The classic case of football knees is Joe Namath, who, during his 13-year pro football career, had two ligaments and nearly all of the cartilage removed from both knees in four op­ erations. One of the best preventive measures one can take is to strengthen the muscles around the knee and legs through proper exer­ cise and weight training.

If you’re involved in sports and you still have two good knees, say a prayer of thanks.

If your athletic activity has been cut short h\ a knee injury, thank God you can still walk The main point is that you have to protect what you have.

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turn to action after only two weeks of therapy.

Without this cartilage, though, the knee often becomes sore after a game, and the loss usually results in arthritis.

The other, more serious type of knee in­ jury is damage to a ligament. The seven liga­ ments of the knee hold the knee together and give it stability. Five of them are on the outside of the leg and two are on the inside-the two which are most often damaged because colli­ sions usually occur at the outside of the leg,

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William Stuebs (’70) of Campbellsport, WI, is now reviewing his instructor’s manual as he has accepted a call as instructor at Evergreen Lutheran High at Du Pont, WA. Installation was on August 21, 1983.

Pastor Thomas Liesener (’67) of Green Bay, WI, will be enjoying the Southern Hospi­ tality of Shepherd of the Hills of Anchorage, AK. He was installed on May 1, 1983.

Pastor Norman Kuske (’63), once far out in the African Mission, is now at Gethseinane of Davenport, Iowa. He was installed on August 14,1983.

Pastor Dennis Hayes (’65) of Good Shep­ herd, Sioux Falls, SD, has accepted a call to MLRS, at Prairie du Chien. He was installed on November 2, 1983.

Professor James Fricke (’50) at NWC here in Watertown, WI, will now be pastor of St. John’s in Watertown. Installation date was November 27, 1983.

Pastor Dale Tollefson (’72) of St. John and Trinity of Hillpoint and Lime Ridge, WI, has accepted a call to Mt. Olive, of Monroe, WI. Installation was on November 27, 1983.

Pastor Karl S. Peterson, once ruling su­ preme as principal at Huron Valley LHS, has moved in order to be principal at Manitowoc LHS. Installation date was August 29,1983.

Pastor Karl Molkentin cm (’39) has had 40 blessed years in the ministry. He celebrated this anniversary on June 29, 1983.

Pastor Richard Pankow (’55), of Mt. Olive at Appleton, WI, celebrated his 25th anniver­ sary on July 17, 1983.

Pastor Philip Kuckhahn (’54), of St. Paul and Grace at Hyde and Powers, Ml, celebrated his 25th anniversary on July 10, 1983.

DEDICATIONS Holy Trinity of Kent, WA, dedicated its school on November 27, 1983. Pastor John Henning (’62) officiated at the service.

Pastor Ronald Ash (’66), at St. Peter of Appleton, WI, dedicated St. Peter’s new Christian Day School.

A new Christian Day School, Faith, Fond du Lac, WI, was dedicated by their pastor, Mark Schroeder (’77).

RETIREMENT Pastor Lyle J. Koenig (’37) retired on Sep­ tember 25, 1983. He last served at Bethany, Appleton, WI. MARRIAGE Jan C. Eggcrt (’77) released himself from bachelorhood by marrying Sandra Kunath on August 13, 1983.

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Pastor Alvin Werre (’55) of Dakota, Minne­ sota, had occasion to rejoice over his 25th an­ niversary in the ministry.

Pastor Ervine Vomhof (’54) of Watertown, WI, celebrated his 25th anniversary in the min­ istry.

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DEATH Pastor Arthur Werner, em. (’ll) is now home with his Father in heaven. He left this earth on November 14, 1983.

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TAKE CARE jjamon watched the boy on the beach. From nis hut up on the rocks he could see the lithe, brown body stoop to pick up a stone and send it sailing above the angry waves. Over and over the boy threw, and Ramon noted the dis­ tance. Strong arm, he thought, glancing down at his own. The taut bulge strained against his brown skin, leaving little room for life-giving veins and arteries. Ramon had the strongest stroke in Natchez Bay, and could dive deeper than any man in the memory of the village. At forty he was still unmarried, still in love only with the sea.

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Ramon packed himself a light lunch and set out on the path down to the sea. No one went clam diving on Sunday, not even old man Ramirez and his five greedy sons; the beach was deserted except for the terns that ran busi­ ly up and down the shore, searching for treas­ ures in the sand. Natchez Bay, site of many a shipwreck and disaster in times past, yielded its trinkets grudgingly, like an old woman unwill­ ing to part with the jewelry of her childhood.

Sometimes the divers would find a coin in the clam beds, an event which called a halt to fur­ ther harvesting that day and precipitated at the very least a party that lasted into the wee hours of the morning.

Ramon never went to the parties. He was never invited, but even if he had been, there were more important things than some old doubloon on his mind. Long ago a ship from Spain had been torn to pieces by the reefs protecting the bay, spilling her cargo into the black depths that were the undergarment of the lighter blue surface waters. On board, it was said, was a golden statue, a Madonna from the hand of a master, sent by the queen of Spain herself to her son in the New World. The piece had never been recovered.

Ramon knew where it was. When he was sixteen, an old seadog had taken him aside in the village bar and almost knocked the lad out with his rum-laced breath. Ramon could still remember the scar that ran from the man’s hollow eye socket to the back of his neck.

“One hundred yards east of the Boar’s Head reef,” he had said, “two hundred feet down, there she lies. She’s yours, boy, if you want her.

There was a day when I fought for her,”-he pointed to his face-“but those times are by me now. You look strong, boy. Take good care of her.”

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care of her.” He had practiced his swimming, strained every muscle in his body over and over, and dived until the cramping almost knocked him into blackness. Slowly the depth he could tolerate increased. One hundred feet, one hundred twenty, one hundred fifty-only a man in the most excellent physical condition could go as far down as Ramon. Still he prac­ ticed. He had reached the bottom once, two hundred feet, but the nausea and cramps that followed had kept him out of the water for more than a week. The Madonna remained on her sandy bed.

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He was not surprised to find the boy there.

Silently he observed the strong legs, the V of

his chest, and the strength in his arms and shoulders. When the boy was about to dive Ra­ mon stepped into view and cleared his throat.

Startled, the boy turned. “Go ahead,” said Ra­ mon simply.

The boy came up out of the water. "How did you-” "This was my place once,” replied Ramon.

"Oh. Did you like it?”

"The dive? Yes, very nice. Now try it with this motion.” Ramon demonstrated.

The boy imitated Ramon and mastered the move after a couple of trials. "How old are you?” asked the older.

"Fifteen.”

"About my age when I learned that. Soon to be sixteen?”

“Yes.” The boy looked at him. "Do you know me?”

Ramon smiled. "Here, try this,” he insisted, showing him a new move.

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Day after day the two met on the rocks by Natchez Bay. The boy developed quickly, and as he grew he learned to match Ramon dive for dive. The man showed the boy the secrets of diving, the way to conserve air and motion un­ derwater. Together they enjoyed the beauty of the bay, its mysteries and special dangers. One day, though, the boy would not go into the water. "My father asked me where I go,” he said. "I told him I am with you. He says—well, he says no more.”

“And did he include why?” asked Ramon quietly.

The boy paused. “He says you killed a man.”

“I did,” breathed Ramon. The boy was silent. “He was looking for the Madonna. He discovered where it could be found, but before he had a chance to get it I killed him. It is mine.”

Neither spoke for a long time. Finally the boy looked Ramon in the eye. "Where is it?”

Without a word Ramon turned and began walking down the beach. The boy followed.

When Ramon reached his small boat he sat and waited. The boy got in, and together they rowed out into the bay, the terns wheeled and called out overhead. At about one hundred yards east of the Boar’s Head, Ramon stopped. Glaring at the boy, he ordered, "Dive.”

"But-” "Dive.”

"Is this-” Ramon’s glance cut the boy off short. Pulling off his shirt, he entered the water.

"We are the same,” said Ramon to himself.

"He will be up again soon.” It was about forty seconds before the boy reappeared.

"Ramon, it is so deep. I feel the current pulling, and the cold. Is it really there? I will believe you, Ramon. Don’t make me—I can’t do it. I can’t do it.”

Ramon leaned over the edge of the boat and grabbed the boy’s shoulders. "You can.”

The boy dived again. Forty seconds passed, and then a minute. Suddenly there was a glimpse-Ramon’s heart leaped—of gold. Sand and barnacles could not hide the lustre in the boy’s hand-gold. Ramon pulled the exhausted body, shaking, into the boat. “I can,” gasped the boy, "I did it-why-but you—you never did-what is-the difference?”

"Us,” answered Ramon.

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Unknow/D Champi The streets were empty, the young hero noticed. No parade, no honors. Only ig­ norance and indifference greeted this World Champion as he returned to his native USA. In his adopted hometown in Belgium, everyone turned out to celebrate his feat with a holiday.

Not only did he win the World Championship, but he was awarded the “best overall cyclist of 1983 award,” the Pernod Super Prestige trophy.

Yet Greg LeMond remains an unknown superstar in his own country.

The following are excerpted from Winning magazine’s December and January issues: How sad it is, though, that the accolades that Greg received in his adopted city of Kortrijk in Belgium could not have occurred in his own country...

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But, as usual, our media have shown little interest in covering the sport. Among our nation’s newspapers, both The New York Times and the Washing­ ton Post failed to mention the event at all, and in California, the San Francisco Chronicle and L. A. Times carried only a barely visible press release. . . Our major news magazines. Time and News­ week said they could find no space, and Time’s sports editor revealed that Greg would have to be superseded by a ‘Life Style’ feature on.. .chocolate chip cookies! Although Sports Illustrated carried a mention in their ‘For the Record’ section, it certainly seems Le158

Mond deserves better than to be placed next to world champion alligator wrestlers and animal athletes of this world. Sport magazine simply laughed when asked about their coverage of LeMond. On the airways, NBS’s sports spokesperson ... confirmed the fact that the network had taped the event, but was unable to say if it would actu­ ally go on the air. Both ABC and CBS did not report on the event. . .

Now that Greg has added the Super Prestige trophy, rewarding the best overall rider of the season, one could have hoped that our media would have lifted the veil ofanonymity surrounding Greg LeMond in his own country.

But the fact remains, that the double World Champion of 1983 is practically unknown outside the cycling communi­ ty in the US. And in large part this is thanks to disinterested media. NBC planned on interviewing Greg for the early morning Today show but when they discovered that, as a professional, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy won­ der would not be eligible for the 1984 Olympics, they quickly lost interest Instead, insiders revealed, the Today show picked a segment on the 1983 Monopoly world championships, in­ cluding a live interview with the Mo­ nopoly champ himself Should we assume that Monopoly will soon become our next Olympic sport?.. . “.. .Europeans continue to be mysti­ fied by the continuing disinterest ex­ pressed by the US media. An October concert date in Paris brought. . the Stray Cats to a French television interview, where the commentator asked. . . what they thought of 'their brand new World Champion, Greg LeMond?' The Stray Cats, of course, has never heard of LeMond, a revela­ tion which shocked the French televvision audience...”

On September 4, 1983, history was made.

The United States had just gotten a new World Champion, but precious few Americans knew

of it. On that day Greg LeMond, American cycling superstar, became the World’s Profes­ sional Road Race Champion in Altenrhein, Switzerland, a feat never before accomplished by an American.

Greg rides as a professional for the Renault/ Elf/Gitane team. The team includes the great Frenchman, Bernard Hinault, who has won four Tours de France, and also this year’s rookie Tour de France winner, Laurent Fignon.

These team affiliations are stripped away, how­ ever, for the “Worlds” competition. The indi­ vidual cyclists ride for their own country and work together as a national team, rather than for their pro team sponsors. Greg’s title was even more amazing because he rode without the benefit of any team support.

In Europe, team tactics play an important

role in the road race, which is generally 160 miles long. (In the US, most of the races are criteriums, open to pros and category I and II amateurs. These races are usually 50 miles long and held on a course around city blocks.) On a given day, the team director will designate one rider to be the “star,” depending on who is riding the strongest. The other team members will work to help him win the race. These “domestiques,” as they are called, will cover attacks made by opposing teams, try to slow the pace of the chase group, if the star is in a breakaway group, and sometimes give the star food, a wheel or even a bike if needed. All of these things are focused on getting the star across the line first. In the “Worlds,” the best riders try to work together for their country and for the title of World Champion. Greg Le­ Mond won largely on his own, as all of his team­ mates, save one, dropped out by the halfway mark. His victory was certainly an effort wor­ thy of a World Champion, Greg’s winning time was 7h im 21s for the 269.9km (168.55 mi) race. The course in­ cluded two hills with climbs of 60 and 160 vertical feet. The 18th and last lap on the 9.35 mile course was Greg’s and the race’s fastest lap at 22m 32s. The following account of the last three laps is again from Winning magazine: (As the field came to the steepest part of the climb on the 3rd last lap. Serge Demierre (Switz.) held a 48s lead on the pact.)

As Demierre climbed steadily toward the summit, the field exploded behind him. Millar, the tiny Scotsman, was the first to attack. The reaction was quick and, just as Millar was being caught, Le­ Mond sprinted out of the field with such intimidating speed that only two riders, the Italian Mario Argentin, and Spain’s Faustino Ruperez, reacted quickly enough to go with him.

Over the top of the hill and down the other side LeMond flew, at first not even bothering to check who had come along. The American hit the second slope at full cry with Ruperez and Ar­ gentin glued to his wheel.. .Now was the time to keep the pressure on; he would deal with the others later.

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As they pounded through the finishing area, with the lap board showing two to go, an enormous roar came up from the crowd. The final IS miles of the World Professional Road Championship had begun, and a 22 year old American had thrown out the challenge. The Peloton (main body of cyclists) stormed through a mere 29s later, with a team of nen’ous-looking Belgians making tempo at the front. With two more times around, the rest sat in and waited for the hills.

In the breakaway, LeMond forced the pace as soon as the first climb began.

Demierre immediately lost contact.

Soon the pressure was too much for Argentin. As he started to fade off the back, so too faded the hopes of the Italians .. . who had come... to see Saronni and company again conquer the world. (Guiseppe Saronni of Italy won the 1982 World Professional Road Race.)

By the time the field hit the climb, any­ one who moved got a quick reaction from the others. Frenchman Laurent Fignon, winner of the Tour de France and LeMond's Renault teammate, was the only one to get clear. He caught Argentin just before the summit. Us ahead of the field, but now a healthy 1m 9s behind LeMond and Ruperez.

The last lap belonged, from beginning to end, to the enthusiastic young Amer­ ican who had turned into a devastating machine. 7 wanted to get away from the Spaniard on the last lap,'described LeMond, 7 could tell with one and a 160

half to go .. .the Spaniard came off a little, so I knew he was fatigued. But I made tempo on the first hill just in case I had to do it again. ’ When LeMond made his tempo, Ruper­ ez cracked. And suddenly, for the first time in history, the stars and stripes jer­ sey forged ahead alone. And in the jer­ sey, a young American who has the fu­ ture to become America’s first great cycling superstar.

LeMond had displayed a superior tacti­ cal savvy to be able to capitalize on team rivalries and seize the exact right moment to make his effort. He had sys­ tematically dropped both riders who had gone with him, and now, alone in the lead, he was actually pulling away from the greatest professional cyclists in the world. When he crossed the line lm 11s ahead of Adri Fan dcr Pool of Holland, the first page of a new history had been written.

The man who perhaps understood that better than anyone was Eddy Merckx (the greatest cyclist ever). lie looked up from his watch and remarked, 'Never did I win a World Championship by so much.

After winning the World Championship, Greg continued to ride well, and placed well enough in the last races of the season to win the Super Prestige trophy. This award is given to the most consistent rider of the year, and is based on points awarded in the great European Tours. Besides being the first American to win either the World Championship or the Super Prestige trophy, he is the youngest man to win both prestigious honors.

So, Greg LeMond has shown Europe and the world that the US can produce not only cyclists who can compete in Europe, but who can excel in the long European Tours. Next year, Greg is expected to compete in the Tour de France, cycling's greatest and most famous event. There is much speculation that he may be the next Eddy Merckx, who has won 5 Tours de France, 4 World Championships, and 32 major European tours. On to the Tour de France.

MIKE GRAMS

cawpus cowwenfc QUESTION What arc your feelings regarding the establishment of the Student Committee to look at responses of the self-study questionnaire?

ROGER ROCKHOFF SENIOR The formation of this committee is a good idea because too often stu­ dents complain that we don't have any input around here. This commit­ tee gives us a chance to be heard and hopefully take care of some of the things that are bothering us. Besides, it keeps Randy Ott busy on TucsJays.

PAUL KOELPIN-JUNIOR Naturally, a student committee is necessary for this particular phase of the self-study because students were asked to reply to general ques­ tions, and they then should be the ones to pinpoint exactly where the problems lie. In doing this, they will then be able to submit suggestions as to what they feel might improve certain situations. Then there fol­ lows also the complaint that few, if any, committee members belong to chorus, band, Forum or other such related organizations. And indeed this lack of a more “diversified” group might be a fault with this com­ mittee. But I am quick to add that the committee members were chosen because they had been vocal about certain problems before, or because they were respected by the majority of their fellow students.

With this in mind, I think the committee was fairly well chosen. The committee members are not to be the final authorities, but they are to gather information and then determine the general consensus of the student body concerning the problems identified through the ques­ tionnaire.

JOEL SPAUDE SOPHOMORE

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I think that setting up a committee like this one was a good idea. It seems that over the past few years there has been very little communi­ cation between the students and the faculty and administration. As a result, neither knows what the other’s problems or gripes are. I think that a committee such as this one will let the students know why some things are the way they are and what can be changed, so that in the future some of these problems can be solved.

JON COX-FRESHMAN To me, the idea of having a student committee for dealing with problems around campus, in and out of the classroom, and for trying to make improvements is a good one, especially since it is the students who are the ones working out possible solutions to the problems. If the problems were seen by the student, it is only fitting that he also play a vital role in finding reasonable answers. The more the Student Body works together to solve common problems the better campus life will be for everyone.

Compiled and edited by Ken Brokmeier

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In the mist of earthly strife Snares of death surround us.

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Can't see clearly, and all that sort of thing.

That can lead to many problems if we’re not careful, particularly during this time of the school year.

January and February are the months where the weather matches the attitude in the dorm: a little cold-hearted, occasional flurries and squabbles breaking out, and that new se­ mester feeling of spinning tires. Nine or ten weeks of being cooped up together gives us all a dose of snow blindness, that sense of being buried by an avalanche of work and pressure.

As the hymn says, that pervasive pall of death hangs all around us.

It’s a good thing we’re at Northwestern, where the spirit of natural man in the dorm can be overruled by the Christian. It’ll be a while yet before we are public preachers in the serv­ ice of the Church, but the opportunities for edifying one another right here in the dorm are endless. A little brotherly empathy, a kind word here and there, some working together on a difficult assignment-these are some of the special joys we have here at our special school of the prophets. A lot of bickering still takes place, but it doesn't have to be the prevailing atmosphere.

The only problem with helping one another

is that sometimes we’re all in the mist. Stu­ dents in the middle of a year don’t always see what’s good and bad for them. That’s where those older types come in, the tutors, the Dean, and the professors. It would be foolish to insist that they have all the answers, but many times their perspectives are a lot clearer than those of your average student.

The idea of using such men as counselors always seems to elicit quite an emotional reac­ tion. How could you ever expect them to un­ derstand anything? They’re not students, and they certainly don’t seem to be too under­ standing when we try to get them to change a test date or something like that. Well, they were students once and should understand some of our problems, but that’s really not the point. These people are placed over us by God. They are also very Christian men. If those rea­ sons arc not valid enough for paying attention, none are.

The great blessing God has given us in our teachers was brought home to me this summer when I went to a party honoring the retire­ ment of one of my favorite teachers in public school. A lot of the men and women 1 had real­ ly respected were there, many of them church­ goers. Suffice it to say that the vulgar talk and going-away presents really affected my naive ears. There are still good teachers in every other system, but nothing can be compared to being taught by men of God who subject them­ selves daily to His Word. Saying that is not playing up to the profs or ignoring individual personality conflicts. It's simply thanking God for His incredible gift to us.

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If there should ever come a time when the students or faculty here at Northwestern ignore the Word of God, then we would truly be in the mist. What is the right answer, what is truth, what is certain, what is reality? They can only be found in the Bible. That’s not just religious talk, or the right thing to say-it’s very practical, it applies to us every day, and we have to make the whole concept a part of us. Dreary days lead us to the Word. So do sad days, troubled days, happy days, and days so pressure-filled that we are going to burst. “Who shall help us in the strife?” asks the hymn.

“Thou only, Lord, Thou only!”

God encourages us to make less of our­ selves and to put the emphasis on others. Ap-

plying that principle alleviates a lot of the ten­ sion, a lot of the mist, in the dorm. Live for other people; says Paul, make yourself a Jew for the Jews and a Greek for the Greeks. It is only by being in slavery, subjection to God and our brothers, that we are set free.

In the midst equals in the mist. But God is not in the middle of anything; He is not bound by time. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. In Him is clarity, clarity we can look to when we are in the midst, in the mist. We can say with the hymn writer: “Lord, preserve and keep us in the peace that faith can give.”

Have mercy, O Lord!

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was in the middle of a pretty normal SatA urday morning: no phone calls, no excite­ ment, just a lot of paperwork from the arrests the night before. And I wasn’t getting a whole lot of it done, either—just shuffling and reshuf­ fling report forms and trying to keep my coffee hot. I’m a good cop, not lazy or any­ thing. It just takes me a while to get untracked when I’m at my desk, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I’d been sitting there for about three hours when SHE stormed in and plopped herself into a chair in front of my desk: a I heavy, graying woman around 50, dressed in an Z expensive black pants suit, towing a little £ blonde kid by the arm. The kid-about 9 or 10, I guess- remained standing, looked around for h a while at the office, and finally sat down, too. “ “Pardon me, Sergeant, but I think we have a problem here,” she began. Let me tell ybu ; right now that only a certain kind of person talks to a police officer that way. They’re mostly older women, mostly single, and they usually h figure they’ve already got the situation pretty well under control by the time they call on you.

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the sick dog or issue somebody a citation or warn the neighbors one more time about the noise.

I looked up. “Yes, Ma’am?” I said, bracing myself.

She began. It seemed that she’d been shopping at Boston Store when she’d come upon a woman of about 30 with this kid in tow.

The woman was hollering at the kid for begging her to buy him something, but the kid kept saying, in a really calm voice, that he hadn’t asked her to buy him anything and if she didn't want to that was more than OK with him. But the woman wouldn’t pay any attention to the kid. She just kept hollering, and it was as if she were talking to somebody else who wasn't there. Finally she started hitting the kid, hard, on the shoulder, talking a blue streak all the while, ignoring the kid’s protests completely.

Well, that was enough for the woman that was now in my office. She walked up and pulled the kid away from the young woman, scolding her for the way she was treating him. To her surprise the young woman didn’t offer a word in her own defense; she just turned, left the kid and walked away, fast, babbling on as she dis­ appeared from sight. “Mom, come back here,’’

the kid called after her. When she didn’t, he just sighed and looked at the floor, as if he’d been through this all before. When his mother had gone, the woman tried to find out from the kid what was going on, but she couldn’t get a word out of him so she brought him to the department. She knew all about the new bat­ tered children laws in this state, and she was sure that this was a case where they’d apply.

This she issued as a sort of challenge.

When she was through, I looked at the kid.

The woman was right. This was a neglected, if not abused, kid if I’ve ever seen one. He was thin and pale, and his hair hadn’t been washed or combed for days. His skinny arms and legs stuck out of tattered clothes that were much too small, and I saw a few little scrapes and bruises where the short coat and shirt sleeves didn’t cover. He wore threadbare, brown cordu­ roy pants tucked into two different boots, and though it was awfully cold out he didn’t have a hat or gloves.

“You did the right thing, ma’am; thank you. What’s your name, son?”

But the kid wasn’t even looking at me. He was rummaging through his coat and pants pockets, looking for something. At last he pulled out a worn piece of light blue paper, which he handed to me. 1 unfolded it care­ fully. On it was a phone number.

“Dr. Sheila Wong. My social worker. My name's Terry; she’ll know.” When the boy finally spoke, I was amazed by how grown-up and sure of himself he sounded. Come to think of it, I couldn’t believe how calmly he was handling this whole thing. Most battered kids I get won’t look at me or talk to me; they just stare at the floor or keep looking around wild­ ly like scared deer. This one was as nonchalant as if he’d just trotted down to the office for a new bicycle license. I decided I’d better get ahold of Dr. Wong.

Well, I reached Dr. Wong on the first try, and she agreed to come down to the station right away. To pass the time I got coffee for the woman and a soda for the kid and tried to make a little conversation. It turned out that the woman’s name was Dorothy Ferko, and she sold real estate for one of the better-known firms in town. Business was horrible, what with interest rates and flight to the Sun Belt and all.

I listened sympathetically. The kid slurped his soda and let us both know he was bored. The

privilege of youth. Time passed, but very, very slowly.

Dr. Wong showed up at last. She came right up to my desk and introduced herself: a small, neatly dressed, pretty Oriental woman. She and Terry acted like old friends as she sat down.

“Well, Terry, what happened?” she asked, leaning forward in her chair and folding her hands.

“Oh, it’s Mom again. We were shopping, and she—well, Dad’s gone again, and she’s just like last time.”

“Oh,” Dr. Wong said. She paused before asking, “Has she been to the Mental Health Center lately?”

“She won’t go.” The kid sounded like a parent discussing a wayward child, instead of the other way around. “She doesn’t trust them there. She doesn’t trust anybody, for that mat­ ter. It’s the same old story, Sheila. She babbles on and on when nobody’s there; she checks all the doors and windows constantly; she washes her face and her hands and my face and my hands all the time, and she’s so rough she hurts my hands and my arms.” He showed her the marks I’d seen before, and I noticed for the first time how brightly pink his skin was.

Dr. Wong looked thoughtful for a minute.

Then she asked, “Is that all she does, Terry?

Has she ever . .. you know —” “Hit me?” Terry Finished quickly, as if it was someone else’s getting hit he was chatting about. “No. Well, today in the store. That was the first time. And I still don’t think she’d really hurt me. Those times she’s not so bad, she talks to me and tells me I’m all she’s got left.” I saw the first real signs of emotion on the kid’s face I’d seen yet: a look of pained

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sorrow as he stared at the corner of my desk, and the very beginnings of moisture in his eyes.

But anybody could see there wasn’t any selfpity about it, just puzzled, heartfelt grief over what he knew his mother-was going through, and a wish that he could help her. And maybe some conviction that he was the only one who could.

“Umm-hmmm” Dr. Wong nodded. Youyou don't have to go back there, you know.”

“I know,” Terry said. “But I feel like I have to, Sheila. It’s only when I’m around that she seems to get better. And I don’t think I’m in any danger, at least not right now.” He turned and looked at me, and his voice grew small and took on a plaintive tone. “And when it gets bad, I just go over to Matthew’s house, or I go over to the church and play pool in the basement, and a few hours later I come home and she’s fine. Really.”

“Well,” Dr. Wong said. “With the Ser­ geant’s permission. I’ll take you home right now, and while I’m there I’ll have a talk with her. And I’ll send Dr. Gerz over to talk to her as soon as he has time. But if she changes at all, you get out right away and call me, you hear?"

Terry nodded. 1 shot a glance over at Dorothy, who’d been sitting in silence all this time, looking, however, like she could have ex­ ploded any minute. She was breathing hard, and her eyes were wide and angry. Her jaw was working up and down, as if she was trying to speak but couldn’t. All at once she snapped to her feet, looked at the ceiling and shouted.

Doctor Wong

“Oh!” packing more righteous indignation into that syllable than the whole SPCA could have mustered. Then Dorothy Ferko turned and stormed out of the office in the same way that she’d come in: arms swinging and heels clicking off into the distance. I rose and called after her a couple of times, but she ignored me and soon was gone.

Dr. Wong and Terry and I shared the laugh for a few minutes, and then we took care ol filling out my report of the incident. Then we talked for a while, and I learned the whole story of Terry’s family, which I'd repeat for you only if I could take listening to myself tell it. But when I heard it from Terry and Dr. Wong, I didn’t feel disgusted at all. In fact, when 1 put it together with the little blonde kid who was sitting there in front of me, I felt kind of.. . well, peaceful, and happy.

Sometimes this job is like that.

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Midway through the ’83-’84 basketball sea­ son, the Trojans find themselves struggling with a 3-7 record. A lack of inside strength and the occurrence of some untimely injuries have ac­ counted for much of the damage to the Trojans thus far.

As the day dawned on November 12, the Trojans were anxiously awaiting the start of a new season. On that day it was the buckets team from our Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary that entered the NWC gymnasium to be the Trojans’ first opponent of the new season.

Youth got the better of experience in this case as the older men from the Seminary found the NWC youngsters too much to handle. The Tro­ jans avenged their earlier loss to the Seminary in soccer with a 57-51 victory on the court.

Ken Brokmeicr led the NWC attack with 17 points and 10 rebounds while Chuck Westra added 1 1 points in the winning effort.

The Trojans proceeded to take their 1-0 record against non-conference foe George Williams College the following Friday and suf­ fered their first setback of the season. After playing to a 26-26 tie at the half, things fell apart for the Trojans in the second half. The In­ dians outscored NWC 18-2 in one six minute stretch of the second half and won going away 64-53. The Trojans placed three men in double figures with Westra leading the attack with 16 points while Jim Danell and Duane Rodewald added 12 and 11 points, respectively.

No time off was allotted the Trojans after their first loss of the season, for the next night they were off to Sheboygan to face Lakeland College. The results were much the same as the night before as Lakeland forward John Koslowski poured in 36 points and grabbed 12 re­ bounds, pacing Lakeland to a 81-65 victory.

Koslowski was a one man show in the first half, scoring 23 of Lakeland’s 37 first half points, and the Trojans trailed 37-27 at the in­ termission. In the second half the Trojans were able to cut the deficit to four points, but then the Lakeland hands got hot from the floor and

put the Trojans away. Starting guard Dave Rothe led NWC in scoring with 16 points while Westra and Rodewald each added 14 points.

After taking some time off for the Thanks­ giving holiday, the Trojans returned to action on December 2 in the first game of the Lancer Classic in New Ulm. There they played host DMLC in an opening round game. This NWCDMLC match-up was played as all the previous 169

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meetings have been played. Emotions ran high as the Trojans opened up a 9 point lead at the half and extended it to 19 points mid-way through the second half. The Lancers were able to pull within 7 points, but the Trojans hit some timely shots from both the field and the free throw line as they ended up winning the game 78-66. Ken Brokmeier led all scorers with 20 points while fellow co-captain Chuck Westra chipped in with 19 points. Sophomore forward Jim Danell had a strong all-around game as he scored 15 points and pulled down 15 rebounds.

The Trojans entered the championship game of the Classic the following night against North Central Bible College and stayed close until the end of the game, which ended in a 68-51 loss. North Central boasted a fine inside game built around 6’10” center William Henry, and it was this inner strength which proved to be the Trojans’ downfall. The Trojans’ front line got into foul trouble in the second half and were unable to keep up their aggressive inside play as North Central added to the slim half­ time lead and took the championship of the Classic. Duane Rodewald led the balanced Tro­ jan scoring with 10 points while hauling down 13 rebounds.

Trinity Christian was Northwestern’s next opponent. They arrived in Watertown to find the Trojan shooters extremely hot. The Trojans shot 58% from the field and found equal suc­ cess at the free throw line as they outscored Trinity in a wild 98-88 Lake Michigan Confer­ ence game. The Trojans jumped out of the gate quickly as they opened a 12-4 lead in the first three minutes and never looked back. NWC held a 14 point lead at the intermission and in­ creased it to as many as 23 in the second half.

The game ended up at the charity stripe in the final minutes, and the Trojan players respond­ ed by scoring their final 18 points from the free throw line. Six Trojans scored in double figures with Chuck Westra leading the pack with 27 points. Duane Rodewald added 14 points, while Ross Stelljes and Ken Brokmeier each netted 12. Bill Worth and John Steinbrenner both chipped in with an additional 10 points.

The following day the Trojans had to moti­ vate their weary bodies to play one more game.

A new day and a different opponent, Concor­ dia College, brought a different result than the night before. The Trojans did not shoot very 170

well and trailed by 8 points at the half. Concor­ dia remained in control for much of the second half but their lead was cut to 3, 71-68, with just over 2 minutes left to play. Costly turn­ overs and excellent free throw shooting proved fatal to the Trojans the rest of the way as they lost the game, 82-68. Chuck Westra again had the hot hand for NWC as he scored 18 points, while freshmen Virgil Hanson and John Steinbrenner added 15 and 11 points, respectively.

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The first game for the Trojans after Christ­ mas break was their second contest against non­ conference foe George Williams on their home court. The result of this game was no better for NWC than their first meeting against the Indians. George Williams, using an aggressive man-to-man defense and full court press, held a 30-20 lead at intermission. The Trojans pulled to within 5 at 32-27 early in the second half, but then the Indians caught fire again and easi­ ly cruised to a 63-41 victory. Wcstra scored 13 points to pace the Trojans while Ken Brokmeier chipped in with 10 points.

Things continued to get worse for the Tro­ jans in 1984 when they travelled to Fond du Lac to face conference foe Marian College. The Trojans committed 29 turnovers and shot very poorly as they lost, 84-58. NWC held their own early, but a 20-9 scoring spree by Marian down the stretch put the Trojans down by 17 at the break. That sizable deficit proved to be too much for the Trojans, and they lost to the very talented Marian team. Clutch Westra led the Trojans in the scorebook once again as he pumped in 17 points, while Brokmcier and Werth each added 10 points.

Two days later the Trojans suffered a heart­ breaking overtime loss at the hands of Cardinal Stritch. The game was close early on, but Stritch pulled away for a seven-point halftime lead. The Trojans slowly chipped away at the Crusader lead in the second half and eventually had an 8 point lead with just over 3 minutes to play. But, in a game marred by fouls, the Tro­ jans missed key free throws down the stretch, enabling Stritch to tic the game 58-58 at the end of regulation time. In overtime, both teams came out playing a deliberate type of game and swapped baskets until the Crusaders' Ron Owens hit a shot from 15 feet out with 4 sec­ onds left on the clock. A last second shot by the Trojans was missed and Cardinal Stritch walked away with a 64-62 victory Chuck Wes­ tra had 15 points to lead the Trojans while Ken Brokmeier and Virgil Hanson each added 10.

While the Trojans end the First half of the ,83-,84 basketball season with a disappointing 3-7 record, all is not lost. NWC has showed some gutsy play while playing without the services of starting guard Dave Rothe, who went down with an ankle injury the day before the Lancer Classic. Rothe’s replacements have done a super job but Coach Kruse says that the

team misses Rothe’s “type of play.” Dave is hoping to be back into the line-up by the end of January. Another gutsy performance has been turned in lately by forward Jim Danell.

Jim re-injured the knee he hurt last season and has not played the last few games at full strength. Even in the Stritch game he came through for 9 points, however. A healthy Rothe and Danell would certainly be a shot-in-the-arm for the Trojans and would help to turn the NWC performances from gutsy to winning.

PAUL LIDTK As many moved indoors for the Wisconsin winter, the NWC hockey club went outdoors.

The club is in the third year of its current resur­ gence, and the outlook is promising. The off­ season, which saw us lose key players such as Hans Zietlow (graduation), Tutor Radtke (call), and Steve Spaude (did not return), could have spelled trouble for the team. Interest has spread, however, and the team enjoyed its best turn-out to date. The team lacks an outstanding player, but enthusiasm and hustle are plenti­ ful. With ten of the fourteen players being either freshmen or sophomores, they are inex­ perienced, but each practice shows improve­ ment and the future looks bright.

On Saturday, January 14, the team travelled to Oconoinowoc for its first game. Things looked good as Joel Voss (Sr.) scored on the first line shift of the game for a 1-0 lead. The Trojans’ lack of experience and practice was evident, however, as Oconoinowoc put on tre­ mendous pressure and built a 3-1 lead midway through the second period. Instead of throwing in the towel, the scrappy Trojans, led by a hustling Joel Spaude (So.) fought back. A goal

by Mark Voss (So.) brought the team within one as the second period ended. Five minutes into the third period Joel Voss scored again to tie the game. Oconoimvoc’s continuous pressure finally prevailed as they scored twice more for a 5-3 victory. Overall the Trojans were some­ what outplayed, but improvement in their abil­ ity could be seen as the game progressed. The team will now gear up for the rematch on Sun­ day, January 29, in Oconomowoc. After that the Trojans will participate in the Oconomowoc Winter Carnival Tournament on February 11.

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A new face on campus this year has come to our attention, a face familiar to many of you. That face belongs to Prep emigre Wayne Zuleger. On behalf of all, we feel it is our duty to be the first to welcome you to the big league, sir. It is in that spirit that we dedicate this issue to you.

Mews.” However, so as not to ruin the sus­ pense, we will not divulge any more of the script, but give you a musical synopsis of scenes: “Plitzuweit” sung to the tune “Edelweiss”

* ** Now that the season to be jolly is over, and Santa has stopped seeing you when you’re sleeping and knowing when you’re awake—re­ member this year, 1984, Big Brother Lindemann is watching you. At least for half the year, anyway. And with the turning of the New Year, the beginning of New Year’s resolutions.

As in the past years, we will let you in on a few of the lesser-known campus resolutions: ‘7 resolve to lose more weight this year than last year. " Don Windsperger "I resolve to say 'warmonger' 1,872 times this year. "-Walter Mondalc "I resolve to stand up once in class this year. " -Prof. Plitzuweit ‘7 resolve to gain all the weight Don Windsper­ ger loses this year. "-Denny Rardin. *** Since there is a new professor on campus the question that must be on the mind of every freshman and sophomore “Is Prof. Zuleger re­ lated to Alexander Graham Bell?” *** So, Forum decided to do “Camelot” this year! Kind of risque, don’t you think, Paul?

Well, let the consequences be on your head, Paul “Spielberg” Prange. You should have asked us which musical to do, because we’ve come up with a script more pure than Lancelot himself. This musical is set in Austria around World War II. There’s a pre-seminary college there, Alpwestern College. There is also a jun­ ior who attends that school and realizes that he should settle down to the slow life of the mon­ astery, but just can’t lose that secular spirit. As we climb every mountain, we begin our story (3 minutes late). It is entitled “The Sound of

“Plitzuweit, Plitzuweit, Every morning you greet me.

Hard, not quite, Can’t read your write.

You look happy to “D” me.

Plitzuweit, Plitzuweit Bless our homework forever Plitzuweit, Plitzuweit, We all love our Bruce Metzger!”

Of course, we should not leave out Scott’s favorite as he strolls about the campus (three minutes late) in white pants singing “Do”

sung to the tune of “Do, a Deer” “Do” the money we won’t make here “Re” Bell goes to the Sent “Mi” Vz name of Baumler's wife “Fa”t like Don Windsperger “So” who cares if we don’t pass “La”brary is where I work “Ti” I drink all eight in the cafeteria That will bring us back with no Do Do Do Do “The Father Superior's Favorite” sung to the tune of “I am 16, going on I 7” “We treat you like 16, going on 17...”

And for the “Grand Finale” sung to the “Sound of Music” “Third floor is alive, with the sound of Mews.”

But you chose to do Camelot—you made your bed, you lie in it.

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As ridiculous as many astrologers’ New Year’s predictions are, we feel that these pre­ dictions, found in the fortune cookies at the Washington Inn, are just as ridiculous: “Todd Nelson will pass Hebrew, marry the Hanke’s daughter, and become the chief kitchie.”

"Martin Luther will appear to Carl Mischke in a dream to announce he was actually born in 1484 and that we have to do it all over again.”

“John Fromm will have only one sick day this semester.”

“John Hering and Mike Schwab will clean their room.”

“Instructor Nass will stop smiling.”

“Tim Soukup won’t be obnoxious on the house phone.”

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chairs?” Well, the answer is—they are going to be used to heat the chapel year round. *♦*

It’s time once again for the new C & C monthly favorite-Wartburg Update. Here now is a capsule of this month’s action from “The other dorm”: The battle of the beard is on between James Getka and Thomas Mielke (younger brother of another previous bearded contes­ tant—Dave). It looks like Getka by a hair, but as for this C & C writer, I’d lay my money on young Mielke, who is bound to come out a winner in the family tradition.

News has been pretty slow from the hal­ lowed halls of the Wart, but the dreaming imag­ ination of Mark Van Swol was as busy as a bee’s hive one night. Mark was a little upset by his roommate’s lack of concern as he crashed into the door. “I just thought you were doing your impression of Tutor Free in the parking lot,” was all he said. *** Since we have a new professor on the col­ lege campus, the question that must be on the mind of every freshman and sophomore is: “Is there a hidden meaning in having a last name that begins with a letter that has the 2nd fewest entries in the dictionary?” *** In the illustrious tradition of such famous ducts as Duford and Larsen, Kuske and KIuball, Carter and Henning, and Gerbing and Groteleuschen, there seems to be a new friend­ ship growing on second floor Witt that has the potential to be another dynamic duo. It seems that Ken Brokmeicr can't get enough studying done in the lounge, and Kevin McKenney can’t seem to get enough cigarettes in his own room.

With Mac's ashtrays located in the study lounge, it appears as if Brokmeier and Mc­ Kenney are becoming real pals. Congrats, guys, we’ve needed a replacement for the departed Bostedt and Niemann.

*** Our apologies. Matt Rauh was deliquent in handing in Pre-Sem notes. Copies are now avail­ able, however, upon request in WI 304. Let’s start putting the pressure on Matt to get them in-I know I miss them.

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Before the Sem mission festival trip for the juniors, there was some question in the minds of many, “Are Bruce Mueller, Don Windsperger, and Mike Riley going to continue?” After the Sem meal, the three could be heard to say, “SIGN US UP!”

*** Since we have a new professor on campus, C & C wishes to hold its monthly contest in Prof. Zuleger’s honor. The question is, and guess your best, “How many letters and num­ bers can be made out of Prof. Zuleger’s beard?” (omitting Roman numerals-capital letters included).

Submit your answers to WI Box 304. Be­ cause of the overwhelming demand for this contest, the neck beard contest is postponed until next month.

*** As if the dorm staff has not done enough for us to help get us through the long winter quarter blues by buying us an extensive and ex­ pensive dart board, Scott Mosher took it upon himself to invent a new dart game. The game docs have its plusscs and minuses. However, the minuses far outweigh the plusses. The good part of the game is that we won’t have to re­ place expensive darts, and you can play any­ where. The bad part is that you need a partner, an orange, and a soft head Nice try, Scott, but can’t you just be happy

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I half-way through writing a review of the film before I realized that every­ thing that should be written about it already has been written by every movie critic and his brother and there isn’t anything new that I could say about it. Suffice it to say that it really is as good as everyone says it is. It's unconventional; the acting, writing, directing, editing, etc., are terrific. Go see it. I hope it wins a lot of Academy Awards.

Christine is a good movie too. It’s really not that scary but what it lacks in chills, it more than makes up in sheer style. As a matter of fact, it’s not so much a horror movie as a dark satire on the American love affair with the automobile. I mean Arnie Cunningham (nicely played by Keith Gordon) loves Christine, a 1958 Plymouth Fury; against the will of his parents he transforms her from a pile of junk into a finely-tuned machine. Christine, in return, loves Arnie; she transforms him from a nerd who bears a strong re­ semblance to Elvis Costello into a superstud cross between James Dean and Dracula, and gets him out from under the thumbs of his possessive parents.

Besides that, she also kills anyone who get between her and Arnie.

The acting is fine for this type of movie, but the real star is Christine herself. This car really knows how to act. Forget the General Lee and KITT. All they know how to do is jump over ditches and crash into things, kid stuff. Christine has a sense of humor (she plays music by dead rock singers on her radio before she kills anyone), original (she doesn’t run into people to kill them, she causes them to suffer heart attacks, impales them on her steering column, and sets them on fire), and determined (she rebuilds herself after she crumples herself up-a really amazing piece of special ef­ fects).

There are a lot of nice comic touches along the way. When Arnie’s best friend tries to get into Christine late at night she plays “I Hear You Knock­ ing but You Can’t Come In.” A hood pulls out a switch blade and shouts “Dead meat!” at Christine when she obviously has him cornered. Chris­ tine’s odometer runs backwards. And George Thorogood’s “Bad to the Bone” is played on the soundtrack when we get our first look at Christine on the assembly line.

The pace of the movie is slow to begin with, but picks up speed as soon as Christine begins her killing spree. The final showdown between Christine and a bulldozer (run by Arnie’s two friends) is one of the most frightening horror scenes that I have ever seen. Besides being the best film version of a Stephen King novel, it is also a fine return to form of John Carpenter who fell into a slump recently and had been making movies that were high on blood content but low on quality. One final virtue is that the ending is just as frighteninly ambiguous as John Carpenter’s classic horror film, Halloween.

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\A/elcome’ reac^crs>t0 my very first review written for theBlack & Red. First »* of all, I would like to state my qualifications. My roommate is Joel Lillo, one of the other reviewers, and we don’t agree on anything. I am also a stu­ dent in Music 33; what more need I say?

Now to the review. The only logical choice for a debut review would be a debut album. This debut album is by the local group Burst. I like this album.

The first thing I like about this album is its ingenious name, Burst. That’s a good simple name. I like it. The music is also good. I think William Shake­ speare once said it best: “Yeah, I like that...” My personal favorite of all the songs is a tunc called “Endlessly.”

The band is made up of four talented musicians: Geoff Lake, lead guitar; Richard Nabbefcld, percussion; Lee Jones, bass and lead vocals; and Mike Foltyn, keyboards. These fellows record under the Streetwise label, which is part of Rock River Publishing/BMI. I highly recommend this band’s debut album for anyone who enjoys my favorite type of music, good tunes. I would strongly recommend seeing Burst live. In conclusion, Burst is, as Virgil once wrote, “Bonus.”

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on ioap box this month and do a little politicking. There's a bill bebore the Senate right now that would eobeclively hinder the work ob one ob Watertown's most stalioart institu­ tions- -Be thesda Lutheran Home. There is something we can do about it.

Introduced in the U.S. Senate on Noveinber 4, 1983, by Senator John Chabee [Republican, Rhode Island), this bill (S. 2053) has been reberred to the Senate Finance Committee under Senator Robert Vole. Its goal is to deinstitutionalize ALL retarded per­ sons. It provides bor a complete phase-out ob Federal Medicaid bunding to most bucilities serving retarded people over the next ten years.

There is no doubt that Bethesda would be included in the phase out.

This year the residents received $7,355,000 in Medicaid ($49 per day per person). That's about halb ob Bethesda's total budget. The people there are certain that without the money Bethesday could not carry on its work. A. L. Napolitano, Execu­ tive Director, writes, "We doubt that contributions could ever be increased to the point where they would make up bor the phase out in moneys. This would borce Bethesda to use the money it has invested. When that is gone, Bethesda would have to close!"

The bill provides that the resi­ dents go into small community or jfa­ mily living baailities, something that happens even now at Bethesda.

The goal is to promote bull partici­ pation ob severely disabled individu­ als in community libe. Everyone must agree with that, but the people at Bethesda have discovered through the years that it is impossible to do that ivith each resident.

The bill is absolute—choke obb bunding to all ob the big homes. The

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Tliis is the tale of Air Force One-the vehicle which gave the United States a mobile presi­ dent.

Before Franklin Roosevelt, only two presi­ dents ventured beyond the territorial bounda­ ries of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt made a trip to Panama in 1906, remaining out­ side of territorial U.S. waters for only a few hours. Woodrow Wilson, despite public opinion, went abroad to help hammer out a peace treaty at the Paris Peace Conference after World War I. Both presidents travelled aboard ocean-liners. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first commander-in-chief to fly an airplane while in office. The historic craft that gave birth to the airborne presidency was Pan-Amer­ ican World Airways’ Dixie Clipper.

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Despite the negative sentiment, the flight was made, and soon attention was turned to sup­ plying the president with his own special air­ craft.

Ordered from McDonnell Douglas, a C-54 was customized to accommodate FDR. The craft, nicknamed the Sacred Cow, had an ele­ vator in its belly to lift the president’s wheel­ chair, and a picture window was placed in the president’s cabin. It was completed in June of 1944, but it wasn’t until February of 1945 that Roosevelt himself used the aircraft on his journey to Yalta. This would be the only time that FDR would fly aboard the Sacred Cow. On April 12, 1945, the president died in Warm Springs, Georgia.

Roosevelt’s successor, Harry Truman, avid­ ly supported aviation. Truman set out to prove the safety of air travel-even to the extent of ignoring his advisors and Hying in inclement weather. Truman made the first domestic Right when he flew to Kansas City, near his home­ town of Independence, Missouri, three weeks after FDR’s death. A month later the Sacred Cow took him to San Francisco for the adop­ tion of the United Nations charter, and the following month to Potsdam for the meeting with Stalin and British Prime Minister Clement Attlee. The aircraft, used once by Roosevelt during the ten months that it was in his posses­ sion, bore Truman on three trips in his first three months in office.

Truman played some of his favorite jokes on the Sacred Cow. For his Senate rival, Re-

publican Robert Taft, he would use the lavato­ ry whenever the plane was over Taft’s home state of Ohio. He would then order the pilot to activate the waste disposal system. Another time Truman had his pilot perform dive runs at the White House—with his family on the roof watching an airshow over National Airport. No one knew that the president had slipped out for the excursion until security units radioed the plane to find out what was happening.

Once again the press chided Truman for risking his life.

On July 1947 the Sacred Cow was replaced by a DC-6. With the new craft came a search for a more honorable name than Sacred Cow. Presidential pilot Hank Myers suggested the obvious-independence. The Air Force spared no expense to supply the craft for the presi­ dent’s use. The craft was even exempt from drab military colors and painted to resemble a huge eagle! The early DC-6s were plagued with minor problems, and the Independence took a six-month leave of absence until the situa­ tions were remedied.

During 1948 Thomas Dewey, the Republi­ can presidential candidate, was expected by everyone but Truman to win the election. The Air Force even placed an order for a Lockheed Constellation to be modified for the new presi­ dent. Given the monicker Dewdrop, it was de­ livered to the Air Force after the surprising election results were in. The craft was then of­ fered to Truman. Even though the Constella­ tion was technologically more advanced than the Independence, and larger, Truman did not wish to help hide anyone’s mistake. The Dewdrop would be reserved for lesser dignitaries.

Dwight D. Eisenhower came to the White House in 1953 as the “broom” to sweep away twenty years of Democratic rule. The Inde­ pendence would also be swept out of the pic­ ture. It would fly a president only one more time-bearing President Kennedy from Wash­ ington to New York while his own craft was undergoing modifications.

Ike's new craft was a Lockheed Constella­ tion dubbed Columbine II, in honor of the of­ ficial flower of Mamie’s home state of Colora­ do. Eisenhower had used this same plane as a presidential candidate, and the name Colum­ bine was a carry-over from Ike’s original Con­ stellation that he had used in Europe.

Columbine II was destined for a short

reign as the presidential aircraft. Columbine III, a Lockheed Super-Constellation, was christened with Colorado water by the First Lady on November 24, 1954. The Columbine III remained the official aircraft until Eisen­ hower left office. Kennedy’s first official plane, which remained unnamed, was also a propellordriven craft. The aviation industry was changing however. In 1959, Boeing introduced the 707-thc first commercial jetliner in avia­ tion history. Soon after, American prestige de­ manded the sleek aircraft to display American power, wealth and ingenuity. In fact, the Soviet leaders were already being transported on the new Soviet-built TU-114 turboprops, which were more sophisticated than the Ameri­ can prop-craft.

The jet age of the flying presidency came in 1959 when Ike went to meet German Chancel­ lor Konrad Adenauer with a stop in London to visit Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Har­ old Macmillan. With this experience, Ike boldly planned to visit eleven countries in eighteen days. There was more to planning this trip than to just make out a flight plan and itinerary. Ad­ vance teams had to find airports that could ac­ commodate a Boeing jet and to arrange for fuel to be brought in since not every airport at this time was equipped to handle the relatively new jet aircraft. The crew also had to worry about India’s sacred cows wandering onto the runway and passing over a sensitive area south of the Soviet Union where a straying American C-130 had recently been shot down. The unexpected air escort didn’t ease tensions aboard the jet.

To say the least, the trip was taxing to the 69year-old president. It would not be the last extensive trip made by an American president, but the first of many that would mold the image of Air Force One to the presidency.

Kennedy also preferred the 707 to his of­ ficial plane, a DC-6. Not until the new Boeing Intercontinental 707 arrived on October 10, 1962, was the official executive aircraft pow­ ered by jet engines. The total cost of the air­ craft was $8,600,000. The interior design was more suited for prop craft, since no other jet had ever been ordered for executive use, but the external markings have remained the same.

Raymond Loewy, a designer hired by the Kennedys, came up with the present design.

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tached to the Boeing craft, although Richard Nixon tried to call it The Spirit of 76, in anti­ cipation of the nation's bicentennial. Air Force One was, however, too familiar a name for the American public.

In 1972, a twin 707 was purchased which was identical to the original -except for the SI 2,900,000 price tag. New engines were $1,000,000, up from the $100,000 price tag in 1963. The original was now relegated to backup role, although Nixon preferred the older jet.

Although Air Force One is not the only presidential jet (there is a Boeing 747 ready to take the president aloft in case of a nuclear crisis), it is the most distinctive aircraft in the world. It serves the world’s most powerful man. As President Gerald Ford said, “When they fly you on Air Force One, you know you’re the president.” In the short span of forty years, the airborne presidency has come a long, grand and glorious way in the ribbon ol skyway.

OF AMERICA on the fuselage. The presiden­ tial seal adorned both sides of the nose and the American flag was prominently displayed on the tail. The jet spoke of a quiet elegance. The 707 and its design have remained Air Force One to this day.

The jet has experienced tender moments in history of the nation that it serves. It bore the body of a slain president back to Washington, after witnessing the oath of office administered to the successor. It would carry the only presi­ dent ever to resign into exile. An incident in Salzburg, Austria, portrayed her charge as in­ ept when Gerald Ford slipped on the wet steps while disembarking. The jet has flown all over the world. It has become known as the “Flying White House.”

The term Air Force One is used only when the president is aboard. The vice-president's craft is referred to as Air Force Two. (In con­ trast, the helicopter bearing the president is either Army One or Marine One, the ship is Navy One.) No other monicker has been at­

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<^%ow that’s a weird word. Anyone care to Pitake a guess as to what it stands for? Believe it or not, it’s actually the name of a “city” in central Oregon. I say “city” because I’m not sure what it really is.

Originally it was a 64,000 acre ranch founded as a commune by an Indian guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajnecsh. He came to Oregon about three years ago with a small group of fol­ lowers to start this commune because he was kicked out of India. Currently the commune has about 1200 members and some 350,000 worshippers world-wide. That’s right, I said worshippers. This summer his personal secre­ tary, Ma Anand Sheela, president of Rajnecsh Foundation International, officially proclaimed him God: “The Christian God is a false god: Bhagwan is God.” The reason the guru didn’t proclaim it himself is that he has taken a vow of silence in public.

I was shocked when I heard this on TV. The group has been getting a large amount of publicity ever since it became incorporated in­ to the serene retirement town of Antelope, al­ though it is eighteen miles from Rajneeshpuram (pronounced Raj-ncesh-pu-rahm). This 185

event happened in May 1982. Since they out­ numbered the little town, democracy now rules in their favor by a wide margin. Quite a few of the residents left, but others had no place to go.

During the last half of 1983 the contro­ versies concerning this “city" have grown.

Issues such as school levies and zoning laws have come to the fore. One school levy in the county was defeated by an overwhelming mar­ gin (359 to 7) so that now the few non-com­ mune children have to go to the same school that the cultists' children attend. They were re­ ceiving state tax revenues from liquor, tobacco and gasoline stiles (since they were a “city”) until recently when one state representative proposed that our taxes were supporting a religious city. Public funds cannot be used to aid religion; this is a violation of the separation of church and state. After much study, Oregon’s governor formally asked the attorney general to file a lawsuit challenging the formation of the city on these constitutional grounds. Dave Frohnmayer (the attorney general) said in one article that the city is the “functional equiva­ lent of a religious commune because the prop-

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Ma Anand Shecla defended the Rajneeshees by saying that they get into politics “because that is the medium through which their social life is conducted.” And what an interesting social life they lead! Bhagwan is rich! His group • has sunk sixty million dollars into Rajneeshpuram and he has, at last count, twenty-six Rolls-Royces. I’ll bet you can guess where the money comes from. That’s right! Any new member is required to take a vow of poverty and give everything he has or can get his hands on to the commune.

The people lead an interesting life. They wear some shade of red, and meditation plays a big part in their “religion,” as does sexual activity. When not engaged in worship of some sort they farm their ranch and work on various building projects-non-permanent ones be­ cause of the zoning laws. They recently pur­ chased a housing complex formerly used by the Navy and moved the units to their ranch.

Once a year during the summer a week-' long festival is celebrated at the ranch. Disci­ ples of Bhagwan come from the world over to visit the commune and worship their god. The population jumps to over 10,000 for this one week. Of course, it costs quite a bit to attend this festival. The minimum is S500 for various activities. The more you pay, the more you get.

This does not include what can be spent at the Rajneesh tourist gift shop, which does booming business at this time.

What arc some of the activities? There are group fasts, meditations and orgies. (They are

very uninhibited in this respect: they even tried to get a nudist park established in Antelope.)

Once a day the guru himself appears before them on a stage with palms together at his mouth. He says nothing as he gazes out over his sheep. He simply stands there for a time while the throng holds their arms raised up in total awe of his very presence. The highlight of the festival is near the end of the week when Bhag­ wan delights them with three appearances in one day. Wow! “Many false prophets will appear and de­ ceive many people.” Jesus gave His disciples this warning because after He would leave many would come and mislead the people. At NWC we lead a sheltered life. We are by His grace constantly exposed to nothing but God’s Word. We hear “false prophets” and thinkwell, they are out there somewhere. “Out there” happens to be right in our own back­ yard. May each one of us, as we leave here to serve the Lord elsewhere in the world, have the desire as well as the courage to stand up against such false prophets with the Word of God. BILL SCHUERMAN “X” locates the site, near Antelope.

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DOWNHILL sure that many of you watched the I ’mOlympic games at Sarajevo, and you may have noticed that they had a little snow. Where did all of our snow go? How am I possibly going to convince you that downhill skiing is such a great sport when people arc outside in shorts? I might consider this a totally worthless article, since there isn’t any snow right now, but you know Wisconsin! I’m sure that before it gets up to 80 degrees, we’ll have a couple blizzards so that skiing will be possible.

How does a person get into this sport, and where are some places to go? There arc many questions which I hope to answer in this ar­ ticle about downhill skiing. Believe me, I’m not an expert skier, but I’ll try to inform you a little bit about the sport. People usually ask about the cost of skiing. I’ll have to admit that it is costly, but well worth it. If you arc just a beginner, you should rent for awhile to sec if you even like the sport. Rental costs vary from five to ten dollars at almost every hill. Rentals 189

consist of skis, boots, and poles, but this is not all the money that you’ll be spending. You must buy some type of lift ticket. These range from about five dollars to the bunny hills to ton dollars for the chair lifts. Daytime skiing costs more than night time, because during the day you can ski for a couple hours longer than at night. Now you're probably saying, “I'm up to about twenty dollars already and that doesn't even include gas. food, and beverage money I” Well, before you get discouraged and forget about it completely, there are \va\> to beat the system. You can save monos il you either borrow some skis, or go to some thrift store and buy a cheap set. In one or two trips to the slopes they would more than pay lor themselves. The other big thing which is almost a must for skiing is the Zm-104 card. If you Hash this card on a Wednesday night at Devil's Mead, you can ski for only one dollar and four cents. You can get this card free at any FotoMat store in Madison.

The skills that are involved in downhill skiing are somewhat similar to ice-skating. But skiing is different because you are not on a vertical piece of ground; you are on a slope.

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For the most part, the hill is the thing which determines your speed, but you must also be in control of it. If you arc a beginner, they have tow-ropes to pull you up the bunny hill. Try to remember to take one hill at a time. Most ski hills have the level of difficulty posted on a sign at the bottom of each run. Don’t go from the bunny hill to the expert run right away—it can be dangerous! As in any sport, this one takes practice. I’m sure that you are all not going to be Phil and Steve Mahrcs right away, but maybe if you work at it, who knows?

Why work hard at getting up a hill as in cross-country skiing, when you can have the pleasure and luxury of being taken up via a machine? And then after you’ve gone up and down a few times, you will probably welcome a nice warm lodge. Believe it or not, skiing can be a very exhausting sport. At almost every ski hill you can find a lodge where you can go in and rest up by a fire-place with a cold beer and a sandwich.

There are many places to ski in lower Wis­ consin. These hills don’t even compare with the mountains of Colorado, but they are nice enough to get a taste. Devil's Head, in my opinion, is the best in this area. If you happen to be traveling north. Rib Mountain in Wausau is really good. And if you travel farther north from there, there are many places just across the border, such as Powdcrhorn or Black Jack.

There are many other places to ski in the area, but these are just a few listed. So dress warm, ski with caution, and have a great run!

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More, perhaps, than any other aerobic sport, cross country skiing is one of the best physical activities going; regular participation leads to improvements throughout your body.

Oxygen intake, muscle tone, stamina, power, circulatory health, even mental well-being—all these and more benefit from cross country skiing. All things considered, it may be the healthiest sport you can take up. Apart from the health aspect, cross country skiing is an ex­ cellent way to lose weight. It has been estab­ lished that the exercise taken burns up 500-700 calories per hour.

Compared to Alpine skiing, the equipment is simpler and cheaper; there are no over­ crowded slopes to contend with. You save the money and time wasted on lifts and the risk of injury to yourself and others is minimal. An­ other plus for the sport is that anyone can do it; it is neither necessary to be athletic nor ultra-fit. Anyone who can walk can learn the basics of skiing technique quickly and easily.

If you would like to get into cross country skiing, you should first rent the equipment, which you can get from a sporting goods store for approximately SI5.00 per weekend. After trying cross country skiing for a couple of weekends, you will be able to determine whether it is for you without investing a large sum of money.

If you enjoy this sport, your next step will be to buy your own equipment. You will need four essential items—skis, poles, boots, and bindings. Get these by going to a ski slope, one that has sales personnel who are knowledgeable skiers themselves, and who will be able to ad­ vise you from personal experience; they will help you select proper equipment. The com­ plete ski package can cost you between SS0 and S300, but this depends on the quality of the equipment and the type of skiing you in­ tend doing. The average set costs SI50. The best time to buy your equipment is in spring, when sporting stores are trying to liquidate their stock.

Once you have your equipment you have many choices where you can ski. Golf courses, state parks, public and private land-these are just a few of your options. Locally the Rock River is an excellent place, especially for the beginner, because of its uniform surface.

Next time cabin fever fires you with an un­ controllable urge to sculpt a pile of snow, stop, and remember that you do have another alter­ native-cross country skiing.

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□03 o, this isn't an article on George Orwell's book. The Year of the Big Brother. Rather, it is a story about Joey, your average ten-yearold boy. There is nothing too unusual about him. Although he has problems, he is liked by everyone at school. Joey also cries himself to sleep just about every night. You sec, Joey is a victim, the result of a one-parent family. For one reason or another, Joey is without a father.

Those who have lost a father know the feelings of loneliness, rejection, and sadness that accom­ pany loss. A few of the million Joeys, however, have received a replacement for the fathcrtliat is, a big brother. What is a big brother? A Big Brother is a person who wants to donate his time to giving, sharing, and caring, to spend some time with a lonely child and be his friend.

Last fall, when I came back to school, 1 got into contact with the head of Big Brothcr/Big Sisters of Watertown, Denise Barker. Within two and a half weeks I was involved in a rela­ tionship that has changed my life. My little brother is Eric. He is seven. From the first night we were together, we hit it off. Eric has been a source of joy and pleasure in my life, that is why I will explain the Big Brother pro­ gram through the special relationship Eric and I have.

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Like so many of the little brothers, Erie lost his father through divorce. 1 think that is even harder on a boy than a death, flic child knows he has a father, but he doesn't see him.

He feels rejection and a sense of wrong-doing, feeling that he did something against his father.

He may blame his mother for causing this split. But, no matter what the feeling, it is very hard on a young boy to lose his father.

For this reason, he needs a male image, some­ one to pick up where his father left off, some­ one to give him a feeling of being needed and wanted. This is where a Big Brother organiza­ tion enters the picture.

For various reasons I felt needed to get into contact with children. 1 love children and after going to college for three years, I began to feel distant from them. So, I called Denise Barker and set up an appointment. The first interview was basically filling out an applica­ tion of my likes, dislikes, hobbies, and so on.

I also gave three character references. These people receive a form which they must fill out telling about the applicant. After these were sent in, Denise called me up and set up a sec­ ond interview with a social worker. At this in­ terview, we went more in depth in what I wanted in a little brother, what problems I coule and couldn’t handle, what age group, and

so on.

After I left, the social worker and Denise went through their files to pull out what boys would match up with me. Denise called me the next day and I went over there. Out of a pos­ sible seven, they narrowed it down to two boys.

That was difficult enough to choose. For me, the final reason why I picked Eric was because he was a member of our Synod. One of the rules of this program is not to teach your religious beliefs. Indeed, I knew that could be hard.

Then in three days I had my first meeting with Eric. Nervous wasn’t the word for what I was. 1 was shaking in my boots. What if he didn't like me? What if I didn’t like him? What if we can’t communicate? These questions were running through my head. Looking back, from the very first moments, however, I knew that we would hit it off.

The biggest question that was asked of me was, “How do you find the time?” Before Eric, my schedule was full. Between working an average 24 hours a week, school, and soccer, I had very little time. But Eric became part of my life and 1 just made time. Why? Because of the benefits. What benefits? Let’s face it, life at Northwestern can become one-tracked. Stu­ dents can easily lose themselves in a sea of assignments, quizzes, and tests. However, I think the Lord has used this relationship to strengthen me as well as Eric. To be able to look into a boy’s eyes and see joy and happi­ ness that wasn’t there before fills me with a sense of awe that the Lord would use me to help someone else. Just knowing that being a friend had helped Eric has increased my de­ sire to be a pastor. 1 feel that this program is one way we as future pastors can do something beneficial for ourselves and for a lonely boy out there.

But it isn’t only me. Two other men on this campus have little brothers, Andy Schaefer and John Fromm. We hope there can be others of us who can give their time to a friend. There are plenty of boys without fathers in Watertown.

Gary, age 14, enjoys bowling, fishing, swimming, hunting and camping. He plays on a

basketball team with enthusiasm. He would truly enjoy a Big Brother who could help him learn how to play tennis. Gary needs a Big Brother to help him gain self-confidence.

John, age 13, needs a big brother to help him with learning to express himself. He is quiet, but very much interested in computers, baseball, and board games like chess. He would like to try some rollerskating and en­ joys movies.

Greg, age 10, is very active, loves any sport, or busy-activity. He needs help developing an interest and sticking with it.

Jay, age 8, will enjoy baseball, fishing, biking, swimming, board and video games. He needs T.L.C. T.L.C. Every single little brother needs and wants it. Every student at Northwestern can give it. Make this year for some boy—The year of his BIG BROTHER. MARK GASS

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The special tried to tell the complete story of rock n’ roll in two hours, an impossible task, and there were some glaring omissions (most notably Led Zcpplin and Bob Dylan), but they did a nice job of including most of the acts that made an impact on rock throughout its history. It was divided into segments of about 15 minutes in length, each of which represented a differ­ ent style of aspect of rock such as '50's rock, soul, girl groups, California rock, British rock, and arena rock of the ’70’s. For each of these segments, there were a live act and a number of clips.

If the show had any faults it was in its selection of live acts. This is un­ derstandable, considering the number of acts who are distrustful of television.

The lamest acts of the night were Jefferson Starship, which did a stupid, heavy metal version of “Somebody to Love” and the Hollies (which was never a great live performance group to begin with). But for the most part the live acts weren't that bad at all. Chuck Berry tore up the place with killer renditions of “Mayboline” and “Rock n’ Roll Music.” James Brown acted at least twenty years younger to show why he was such a great performer in the ’60's, and X showed everybody that punk rock is far from dead. The biggest surprise of the evening, though, was a super girl group made up of Martha Reeves, Darlene Love, and Ronnie Spector, who showed that the girl groups weren’t as dumb and sweet as I always thought they were. The only trouble with their medley was that Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sang a medley of their own hits at the same time; I mean, the Four Seasons have nothing to

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The film clips were extremely well-selected and put together within the various segments. For example, in the soul segment a rare clip of Otis Redding singing Aretha Franklin’s version of “r-e-s-p-e-c-t” was followed immedi- v* ately by a clip of Aretha Franklin. In the arena rock section, they had a A number of good comparisons, such as clips of the two kings of glitter rock, ^ David Bowie and Elton John, back to back; and a comparison between the Wp two best mainstream rock n’ rollers of the ’70’s, Tom Petty and Bruce Spring- 9k steen. There also were clips of some acts that I would never have guessed that the networks knew about, like the Band, Sam Cooke, and Elvis Costello.

This was probably the work of the special’s creative consultant, Dave Marsh, rock critic for Rolling Stone magazine.

The host for the show was Howard Hessman, better known as Dr. John­ ny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati. He was probably the best host they could have gotten for their format. The memories that he shared about growing up with rock n’ roll were fond without being overly sentimental, but more im­ portant, he knew what he was talking about, which is more than I can say for most television hosts.

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The Trojans began the second half of their basketball season on January 21 in Milwaukee against MSOE, and came out a 60-58 winner.

After a slow first half of action, which saw MSOE take a two-point lead, the teams picked up the pace. Using excellent ball movement and superb defensive rebounding, the Trojans moved out to a 59-49 lead with just over three minutes left to play. MSOE rallied in the final minutes to pull within a point, but Chuck Westra sank a freethrow with six seconds left and Bill Werth blocked MSOE's last second desperation shot to ice the victory for the Tro­ jans. Senior co-captains Ken Brokmeier and Chuck Westra each scored 18 points to lead NWC, while Duane Rodcwald helped the Tro­ jan attack by adding 10 points.

A very tough Lawrence University team was Northwestern’s next opponent and the Trojans found out just how tough they were as they fell to the Vikings 78-55. The Trojans were able to hold close for the first ten minutes of the game, but then the fatigue of the flu bug started to set in on a few of the Trojan players.

Lawrence held a 45-20 lead at the half and never looked back as they coasted to victory over the Trojans. Chuck Westra and Ken Brokmeier again led the Trojan scorers with 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Three nights later the Trojans were on the road again to face Trinity Christian in Illinois, where the results were much the same. Once again the Trojans’ opposition grabbed the lead at the very outset and never looked back. The Trolls held an eleven-point lead at the half.

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The Northwestern road trip continued on the final day of January when they journeyed to Mequon to take on Concordia in another conference match-up. The Trojans used some slick passing and baffled the Falcons with an effective zone defense while building a 31-24 lead late in the first half. The Falcons, however, narrowed the Northwestern lead to a single point, 37-36, at the half. In the second half, the Trojans seemed to lose their composure and the control of the game. They wound up losing 85-66. Ken Brokmeier scored 18 points and grabbed 1 2 rebounds, while Duane Rodewald managed 17 points and 11 caroms. Chuck Westra contributed another 16 points to the Trojan offense.

Winter Carnival arrived on February 4 and so did the league leading Marian Sabres. With a large, spirited crowd behind them, the Trojans managed to stay close throughout the game and nearly upset the Sabres. Down by ten at the half, the Trojans slowly narrowed the Marian lead in the second half and pulled with­ in two points when Jim Danell hit a short jumper with just over one minute left to play.

But the Sabres managed to protect their lead by hitting some timely freethrows down the stretch, and they left Watertown with a 71-63 victory. Despite the disappointing loss. Coach Jerome Kruse was extremely pleased with the effort his team turned in against the very tal­ ented Sabres. Ken Brokmeier played a fine allaround game, finishing with 20 points and 9 re­ bounds, and 7 assists. Chuck Westra and John Steinbrcnncr each chipped in 11 points for the Trojans.

The Trojans’ opponents didn’t get any easi­ er when Lakeland College hit town. The Muskics used their height advantage to its full po-

tcntial and shot well from the outside en route to a 86-72 tripping up of the Trojans. North­ western found itself down by 10 at the half and an early second half rally halted after the Trojans got within seven. Chuck Westra and Duane Rodewald each tallied up 20 points in the book, while John Steinbrenner added 11 points.

Next up for the Trojans was a rematch with Cardinal Stritch. The Crusaders got out of the gate quickly and led 12-2 with just five minutes gone in the first half. Eventually the Trojans did get going and cut the Crusader lead to just six, 47-41, at the half. In the second half North western pulled to within one point, but again the Trojan surge started and ended too soon. Stritch took control of the game for the last ten minutes and went on to beat North­ western 88-72. Chuck Westra and John Stein­ brenner turned in fine performances, scoring 21 and 17 points, respectively.

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A large mid-week crowd jammed the North­ western gymnasium to see the Trojans play their cross-town rivals, the Maranatha Crusa­ ders. Both teams came out red hot, and every­ one present could sense that a high scoring game would follow. The Trojans led at the half and then pulled away from a slim three-point lead early in the second half by overpowering their opponent on the boards. Using their large rebounding edge, 55-26, the Trojans ran the ball effectively up the court and scored many points. With just seconds remaining, Ross Stelljes delighted the Trojan crowd by hitting a short jumper to break the century mark and win the game 101-83. Chuck Westra led the Trojans balanced attack with 20 points, while

Duane Rodewald and Ken Brokmeier added 18 and 17 points, respectively. John Steinbrenner, Bill Werth, and Virgil Hanson also all scored in double figures as the Trojans shot 59% from the floor for the night.

The magic of the Maranatha contest had not yet worn off by the time MSOE came to Watertown to play the Trojans. Although the spell didn’t seem to be present in the first half, it certainly showed itself in the second.

Trailing by three at the intermission, the Tro­ jans came out and scored a phenomenal 62 points in the second half and, on a last second tip-in by Jon Nitz, they lit up the third digit on the scoreboard for the second game in a row.

Because of Northwestern’s total domination of the second half, Coach Kruse was able to play every member of his team in the 100-71 Trojan victory. John Steinbrenner topped the Trojan scoring chart with 25 points along with 10 rebounds.

The MSOE game also marked the final home game for seniors Chuck Westra and Ken Brokmeier. In the game Westra, a four-year starter, went over the 1300 point mark for his career. Brokmeier, another four-year letter winner, reminded fans of his talent by scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The fans showed their appreciation for the many years of dedicated play these two talented individuals have given Northwestern by giving them a long standing ovation.

With one more regular season game to go, the Trojans record stands at 6-13. The Trojans got their game together against both Maranatha and MSOE, and recently they have played the type of basketball we all know they are capable of. Tournament action for the Trojans starts the first weekend in March.

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Hat tricks by Fred Sclilcg and Joel Voss paced an aggressive Trojan offense to an 8-4 win over Oconomowoc.

The Trojan icemen went out determined to even the score after their disappointing showing in the last meeting with Oconomowoc, Both teams came out flying in an effort to get that important first goal. Oconomowoc had the first excellent chance to score but came up empty when goaltender Dan Reich turned away a two on 0 breakaway. After the ensuing face-off, the Trojans roared right back down the ice as Schleg broke the deadlock for a 1-0 NWC lead.

Oconomowoc evened the score a short time later, but it was to be their last breath as the Trojans were not to be denied. Goals by Joel Voss and Schleg gave NWC a 3 to 1 lead at the end of the first period.

The second period was even more intense than the first, but once again the Trojans got the upper hand. Shots by Joel Voss, Schleg, and Tom Zietlow found their way home as NWC built up a 6-3 lead.

Oconomowoc made one last hard rush ear­ ly in the third period and cut the Trojan lead to 6-4; however, Reich and an improved de­ fense were to surrender no more. Sensing the kill, the Trojan forwards applied the heat and Oconomowoc started to succumb. Joel Voss completed his hat trick, and brother Mark ended the scoring for an 8-4 victory.

February 11 had been set as the date when the two teams would meet for a final time this season to earn the area championship for the 1984 season. As everyone knows, however, an early thaw leit us with no outdoor ice for the game. Also in the works is a possible game in Madison against the University of Wisconsin Badgerettes. News of these games will be posted on the ' ulletin board in the Chapel-Arts building as they become finalized.

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CALLS Pastor John Dolan (’74), formerly of St. James, Portage, MI, accepted a call to Bethany, Appleton, WI, and was installed on 2/5/84.

Pastor Arthur Frenz (’65), formerly of Goodhue, MN, accepted a call to Christ congre­ gation in Brainerd, MN. Pastor Frenz will be in­ stalled in April.

Pastor Robert Gerke (’73), accepted a call to Saved By Grace in Medford, OR, and was in­ stalled on 1/29/84. Pastor Gerke used to beat Good Hope in Ellcnsburg, WA, and Good Faith in So. Cle Elum, WA. Pastor Herbert Kuske (’44), previously at St. Paul’s in Stcvcnsville, MI (former home of one T. Johnston), accepted a call to Trinity in Abita Springs, LA. He was installed on 1/29/84.

Pastor Philip Kricger (’73), formerly of Marquette Heights, Peoria, IL, accepted a call to Our Savior, Eaton Rapids, MI. Pastor Krieger was installed on 2/19/84.

Pastor Norbcrt Meier (’53), formerly in Fairbanks, AK, accepted a call to Trinity in St. Paul, MN, and will be installed in April.

Pastor Paul Scharrcr (’74), formerly of Mt. Olive, Lincoln, NE, accepted a call to St. Paul’s in Ft. Atkinson, and was installed on 2/5/84.

Pastor Robert A. Siirila (’75) was installed as a commissioned missionary to Taiwan on l /29/S4. Pastor Siirila used to serve at St. Peter in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Pastor Dale Tollefson (’77), formerly at St. John, Midpoint, WI, accepted a call to Mt. Olive in Monroe, WI and was installed on l1/27/83.

Pastor Ronald Zindler (’75), formerly a pastor in Manistee, MI, accepted a call to Grace in Columbia, MO, and was installed on l /15/84.

(I wonder if he is related to the ever-famous Tim Zindler who is from the same hometown, St. Joseph, MI.) ANNIVERSARIES Professor Delmar Brick (’40), presently serving on the Hill, i.e., DMLC, celebrated his 40th anniversary on 11/20/83.

Professor Darvin Raddatz (’55), who is also educating our fine teachers at DMLC, celebrated

his 25th anniversary on 11/20/83.

Pastor Frederic Tabbert (’39), serving in Osceola, WI, celebrated his 40th anniversary in the ministry on 11/13/83.

Pastor Melvin Teske (’54), celebrated both his 25th wedding anniversary and 25th anniver­ sary in the ministry on 7/24/83.

Pastor David Zietlow (’54), now serving in Anchorage, AK at Grace, celebrated his 25th anniversary on 9/9/83.

Pastor Douglas Wciser (’66) and his congre­ gation at Calvary, Bellevue, WA, celebrated that congregation’s 25th year of existence.

Grace, in Oshkosh, WI, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the dedication of its church building.

RETIREMENTS Pastor Martin Birkholz (’38) will retire on 6/30/84. His present call is at St. Mark’s in Mankato, MN. Pastor Paul G. Hartwig (’43), last serving at Zion, South Milwaukee, WI, retired on 2/15/84.

Pastor Karl H. Neumann (’41), last serving at R.R. Beaver Dam, WI, retired on 2/13/84.

Pastor Frederic Tabbert (’39) will retire on 6/30/84; he is currently serving in Osceola, WI. DEATHS Pastor Hugo Schnitker (’23), emeritus, passed away on 12/4/83.

Pastor Armin Schultz (’32) passed away on 12/5/83.

Pastor Leland Wurster (’46) passed away on 1/9/84.

BIRTHS Pastor and Mrs. Jeffrey Berg (’76), present­ ly in Vesta, MN, were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Karla Marie, on 7/25/83.

On 1/31/84 Pastor and Mrs. John Dolan (’74) were blessed with the birth of a son.

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The family made a move in 1428 from Mainz to Strasbourg, aided by guilds who suc­ ceeded in overpowering the wealthy. Competi­ tion in mining and draftsmanship with metals was becoming fierce. Here Johann ran into the ill-fortune of having a woman push herself on him. Ennelin’s unsuccessful attempts at forcing marriage led to a lawsuit, as she said, for breach of the marital promise. Johann willingly paid a fee of 15 Rhenish guilders.

He formed a small temporary partnership with a young follower of his, and they set out to make small hand mirrors, an expensive and valuable item in 1439. The items would be sold to pilgrims making their way to Aachen. A second lawsuit was brought against Johann, de­ manding that he should hand over the secrets of this art of mirror making. Johann could have lost all at this point, for there were no patent laws to protect the Medieval and Renais­ sance inventor. He escaped, however, due to technicalities in the handling of the legal doc­ uments.

His opportunity to break into the science of printing came through a loan from a wealthy lawyer, Johann Fust. Now he could test his theories about metal movable type being able to replace block printing. The readily available metal, a good supply of money, and the techni­ cal assistance of his foreman, Peter Schoeffer, made the move very easy.

Gutenberg’s career as a master craftsman was well under way. He had carved an image in his mind, one which had nothing to do with the crudely carved wood blocks which were used up to this time. He envisioned wisdom’s finest thoughts adorned on all sides with graphic interpretations of the text, all upon a flat sheet of paper. Gutenberg thought of wood blocks on printing as scientific toys of no value. The process was this: a craftsman would laboriously carve a letter upon a block of wood, so that it protruded from the block itself. He worked until he had sufficient letters for his message.

The blocks were inked, pressed upon paper, and most often, thrown away. Several pages could be copied by a scribe in the time that one letter could be cut, inked, and printed.

The problems with this type of printing were numerous: time, size of blocks, crude out­ lines, wear factor, and the bulk of wood needed for long messages. The process was cer­ tainly only worthy of short popular docu204

ments requiring large quantities with no variation. Don’t forget the historical contextindulgence papers are a popular, papal practice for acquiring fast money.

The art of movable metal type was per­ fected by about 1453 or 1454. Briefly, the process is like this: a rectangular box with a letter’s impression is filled with liquid metal, allowed to cool, and removed. The product is similar to the wood block, but with significant advantages: faster, cheaper, clearer, uniform, variable, reusable and durable.

The printing of the 42-Line Bible (it had 42 lines per column) was complete around the year 1455 or 1456. It contained 643 leaves. It is estimated that 200 original copies were printed. History attributes this work of the most important book in Christendom to Jo­ hann Gutenberg. The first printings do not have the printer’s name or date, but the bind­ ing date is that already suggested. Art work was not printed, but drawn in by the specialist’s hand. The rubricator supplied pen ornamenta­ tion, particularly in blue and red. The illumina­ tor added the gold work. A third artist provided paintings in the margins and initial letters, which usually describe a scene within the book.

The representations of creation, birds and flowers are the finest examples of Medieval and Renaissance art.

Gutenberg seemed to have found success.

He had produced a book which looked as good as the work of a scribe, at a substantial savings.

The printing process required a second loan, at which time Fust became a partner in the busi­ ness. Without warning, Fust sued Gutenberg for his entire business, taking every investment out of his pockets, seizing the newly printed Bible and its process, and figuratively snuffing out the life of the father of printing.

The press of Johann Gutenberg is credited with many other significant works. There was a 30-Line “Indulgence of Pope Nicholas V,” gathering contributions to fight against the Turks. In 1460 he produced the “Catholicon” of Johannes Balbus. Numerous tracts of Thomas Aquinas rolled off his presses, along with the “Donatus Ars Minor,” a school gram­ mar giving elementary instruction on the parts of speech, about 1452.

Now we turn to the perpetual question, “What does all of this have to do with us?”

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swered. First, was Gutenberg the inventor of printing? Weeks and weeks of scholarly re­ search would be futile, for mystery still shrouds h'is name. There is one piece of evi­ dence which credits Gutenberg with this scientific invention. It was only three years af­ ter Gutenberg’s death in 1468 that Guillaume Fichet, a patron of the first Paris press, made reference to Johann Gutenberg as the inventor of modem printing. The essence of the letter is this: Gutenberg was the first of all men to discover the art of printing, not by means of reed or pen, but using metal letters with speed, elegance, and beauty.

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Gutenberg may have been unbusinesslike; Fust may just have been a concerned banker.

Rather, I would suggest that Fust was out to steal the fame and glory connected with the printing of the Gutenberg Bible. He was a shrewd capitalist, and Gutenberg was at his mercy. There is the possibility that he was working on a far more elaborate and expen­ sive work at the same time as the Bible. This would only enhance Fust’s desire for the business. Still, the greatest book of Christen­ dom, which was the first work of modern printing, remains the “Gutenberg Bible.”

Third, how does his printing of the Bible affect its value? Simply, its subject matter is immortal; its artistic value is splendidly ex­ pressive of the age; its historical value as the

first book in learning is priceless; its personal value is enormous.

Forty-eight original copies remain today of the Gutenberg Bible. Fourteen copies are in the United States, three of which are printed on vellum. The Huntington copy was purchased at auction in 1911 for $50,000. European collec­ tors were angered, commenting on the danger­ ous precedent which was set. From then on, Mr. Huntington was offered anything older than one year as an ancient relic “for a reason­ able price.” He had to account for his purchase to many. One response went like this: My dear Randolph: I certainly should not have paid $50,000 for that Bible if I had not needed it very much, al­ though, as a matter of fact, I found af­ ter I had purchased it that I could buy one for ten cents, the contents of which would probably have done me as much good as the one I have, so you can imagine how chagrined I felt that I had paid $50,000 for one.

Henry E. Huntington will squeeze half way through the needle’s eye if the Lord will let him.

The immediacy of Gutenberg’s thought is as close as your nearest book. For Europe, printing meant wide-spread humanism, and no less the Reformation, to everyone who could read. Humanists had a greater gathering to in­ struct. New learning advanced new ideas, and new ideas a new ordering of society on the basis of education and intellect, which made democracy possible on a local level. Gutenberg provided the means for the acceleration of new learning as described by the elegant French term—Renaissance.

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Scholderer, Victor. Johann Gutenberg. London: Grosvenor Press, 1963.

Stillwell, Margaret Bingham. The Beginning Of The World Of Books. New York: The Bib­ liographical Society of America, 1972.

Thorpe, James. The Gutenberg Bible. San Mar­ ino: The Huntington Library, 1975.

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doctor Siuiumm Ance again it is time for us here at North'"^westem to bid farewell to another familiar face. A man who has graced our campus with his presence for twenty years will soon be leav­ ing Northwestern to begin his retirement. The sidewalks won’t be quite the same without this little man dressed in his overcoat and black beret strolling along en route to his classes.

And what will German class be like without his “also,” “anfangen zu lesen, bitte,” or the long awaited “ja” that signifies the end of class?

Yes, there will definitely be a void left in our curriculum when we say goodbye to our very own Professor Sullivan (affectionately known as Sully). The following is his response to an interview that I had with him, so that we can better know the life of this interesting man.

John F. Sullivan was born in the Big Apple of New York City on July 5, 1909. He was named after his father, John Francis Sullivan, an Irishman by descent and a truck driver by profession. His mother was Catherine (Reber) Sullivan, a woman of good German stock straight from the fatherland. He was brought up in a German/Russian neighborhood with his maternal grandparents living under the same roof. Because of this, he was raised on and quickly picked up their German dialect. He received both his elementary and high school education in the city and went on to attend the municipal City College of New York. The year of his graduation a faculty member from

the German department became ill. Although Mr. Sullivan had already gotten a teaching as­ signment at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, he decided to stay on in New York and teach this man’s courses for him. As it hap­ pened, the professor never returned, so this “temporary” job lasted for ten years. In order to get a permanent staff position, the school re­ quired him to get a doctor's degree. So he not only taught classes during this time, but at­ tended another university in New York to achieve this goal. With the little time he actual­ ly had to attend this university, the road to his doctorate was long and hard. In 1931, he was awarded his bachelor’s degree, followed by his master’s degree three years later. Finally, in 1937, he received the degree and honorable title of Doctor Sullivan.

Having accomplished all this by the age of twenty-nine, Doctor Sullivan now decided to attend summer school in Alsace, France, a pre­ dominantly German-speaking section of France before World War II. During this time he be­ came well acquainted with the pastor of a free church in Paris. This pastor’s wife had a pretty young cousin, Madeleine Urban, who visited them often. John was instantly struck by cupid’s arrow and returned to Fiance the next summer to marry her. When asked if this entire

affair was enhanced by the romantic Parisian setting, Professor Sullivan grinned slyly and replied, “Well, I don’t know about that.”

Feeling a keen interest in the ministry throughout most of his younger years, Profes­ sor Sullivan decided to do something about it.

He brought his new bride back to America, quit teaching, and entered the Missouri minis­ try by colloquy. His first call was to his home state of New York, where he became the pastor of a church in Delaware County, located in the

Catskill Mountains. Here he served a group of Germans, preaching German sermons every Sunday for four years. In 1945 he accepted a call to teach German at Concordia College in Milwaukee. He remained there until 1960.

During this time he took one academic year out (1955/56) and traveled to West Berlin to teach English under the Fulbright Act of the United States government. Upon his return to America the following year, he found a conflict brewing between the Wisconsin and Missouri Synods. Feeling the position of Missouri to be too liberal, he promptly joined the Wisconsin Synod. He immediately received and accepted a call to teach at W1SCO, but he was never able to fulfill it. A congregation in Alsace, France, was in deep need of a pastor, since theirs had left a few years previously. W1SCO agreed to release him on account of the long absence of help in Alsace, so the family moved back to the homeland of his wife, and once again he switched to the German language. He remained

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in France for four years, until 1964, when he received his present call to become a professor of German and philosophy at Northwestern College.

In the course of his life the Lord blessed Professor and Mrs. Sullivan with four children— two boys and two girls. John Jr. is presently a pastor in a German/Russian congregation in Wetaskwin in Alberta, Canada (the same church, by the way, that Professor Strobe! once served). Their younger son, Paul, is a bit closer, serving a congregation in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Madeleine (Sullivan) Velguth, their daughter, teaches French at Sun Prairie High School, having picked up the French language by spending a year at her aunt’s house in Paris.

Finally, their second daughter, Mary (Sullivan) Olsen, is married to an ELS pastor and current­ ly lives in Vero Beach, Florida. It is obvious from my conversation with Professor Sullivan that he is very proud of his family. He laugh­ ingly announced, “Maybe my wife and I can arrange our trips with the cycle of the seasons, going to visit the proper son or daughter at the proper time.”

I questioned Professor Sullivan about his first impressions of Northwestern College when he received his call here. He said that he had come into contact with some Northwestern men in Milwaukee while teaching at Concordia.

As conditions worsened in the Missouri Synod, he cast longing eyes at Northwestern, but never realized at the time that he would some day teach here. As far as major changes during his two-decade stay are concerned, he says there were many, but there really isn’t one special, memorable one that stands out in his mind. As far as the students themselves are concerned, he claims, “They haven’t changed any. Human nature is always the same.”

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QUESTION: Do you think that Student-Faculty Discussions are worthwhile and therefore, should be continued?

LARRY MOSE-SENIOR Student-Faculty Discussions offer us a chance to learn more about different areas of the ministry that many of us will face as we become pastors, such as al­ coholism and abortion. We should continue to have these discussions, but we should also try to improve them. I would like to sec Professors involved more by sharing their experiences and ideas with the students.

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I think that Student-Faculty Discussions are beneficial to everyone on campus and should be continued. The subjects chosen arc usually of interest to both the students and faculty, but at times attendance could be improved with better scheduling. The time in the evening is usually okay, but it seems to me that too often tests are scheduled for the next day. Maybe that explains why faculty members arc frequently absent as well.

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PAUL TESSMER-FRESHMAN 1 think that the Student-Faculty Discussions are very beneficial and should be continued. The topics that are presented at these discussions show us some of the current problems that are troubling the world today. Since so much of the NWC curriculum, with its emphasis on languages and history, is devoted to subjects of the past, we need to have these discussions to keep us up to date on some of the current problems of the world, such as divorce, abortion, and alcoholism. These discussions refer to situations which directly affect our present lives, and which will, to a greater extent, be important for us to know as pastors. I think that these discussions, therefore, are just as important for our education as the regular curriculum.

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Professor Fricke «j-enjoyed it. I’m sorry to leave. I have en1 joyed my colleagues on the faculty, their friendship, and the students. It’s a chapter in my life I’m sorry I’m having to close, but it seemed to be the thing to do at the time.”

Thus reflects Professor James Fricke as he looks at his final months at NWC. Unlike many professors who leave, Professor Fricke will not settle down into a life of retirement, but will reenter the parish ministry. Last fall he took a call to St. John’s right here in Watertown and has served there since the Christmas holidays.

He has remained at NWC this semester to teach two sections of a junior speech class, but when May rolls around he will finally leave the cam­ pus after fourteen years as professor.

To the students, the professor’s departure means no more Fricke English, no more Fricke “American Tradition in Literature,” and no more Fricke speech. Nonetheless, most stu­ dents who have passed through the halls of NWC over the last fourteen years will probably not soon forget the professor and his particular mannerisms. Every professor has a few idiosyn­ crasies that endear him to the students. Perhaps Professor Fricke’s most memorable attribute for the student is his “down-to-earth” style of teaching. When he leaned his elbows on the lectern (that’s lectern not podium), propped his glasses on top of his head, and rubbed his hands together, everyone knew that he was speaking on a one-to-one basis. He offered not only the classroom material but also good solid advice for the ministry and for life. The stu­ dents certainly weren’t on “easy street,” but he always maintained a certain rapport during the class period.

Professor Fricke served in a variety of places before he finally came to NWC. After gradua­ tion from the Seminary he first went to Aber­ deen, S.D., where “we didn’t have property, we didn’t have a parsonage, we didn’t have nothin’.” He continued on to St. Marks here in Watertown in 1956, where he also preached in German, and in 1962 he went to St. Matthew’s in Benton Harbor, MI, where he again used his talents with the German language. His teaching career finally began in 1964, when he received a call to Michigan Lutheran Seminary. At last, 212

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in 1970, a vacancy in Northwestern’s English and German departments needed filling, and Professor Fricke arrived on campus.

In the first years at NWC his duties included more German than English, but after the re­ tirement of Dr. Kiessling he began to teach more English courses. His work here on cam­ pus, however, went far beyond the classroom.

During his first six years he helped coach the football and baseball teams and worked with both coaches Picper and Thompson. One year he even served as line coach. “I never played one minute of line (in college), but I was the line coach.” In addition, he also helped out in the Prep sports department by assisting coaches Dahlberg and Kruse. The arts department also came under some of his influence. In his sec­ ond year he directed the Prep Chorus and one year coached Drama, about which he chuckles, “That was ridiculous because they rehearsed in the afternoons when I was supposed to help coach both the prep and the college.” Over the years Professor Fricke has served in a tremen­ dous range of areas on the Northwestern cam­ pus.

To return to NWC as a professor was not difficult for Professor Fricke, since he developed a strong feeling for the school while he himself was here as a student. “I’m not one of those fellows who was here ‘too long.’ I really missed

it even after eight years.” While he was here on campus as a student he kept himself occupied with numerous extra-curricular activities, in­ cluding the sports program, college chorus, and B&R staff, to name a few. He speaks rather fondly of his days as a student and recounted a few memories that have remained with him. In those days the preps and collegiatcs shared the dormitory, and preps roomed with a collegiate or a “room buck.” Professor Fricke feels this was a good system and that his own “room buck,” Ralph Baur, was a good influence on him. “When I came here as a thirteen-year old kid, I didn’t know anybody . . . He was good to me. He treated me like a kid brother and showed me the ropes.” He also claims that for the most part he tended to the books when he was a student. “I think 1 missed out on a lot of the ‘horsing around’ that went on, which would have been fun.”

As far as changes he has seen since he has been a professor are concerned, Professor Fricke feels the spirit of the students is “mel­ lower" now. “When 1 first came, once in awhile you sensed a little hostility on the part of stu­ dents for the faculty for whatever reason. I think it is mellower now than it was then.”

In the coming years Professor Fricke doesn’t think that NWC will have to undergo much change. He feels that the “changes that needed to be made are being made or are in the proeess of being made.” He hopes that rather than a large number of changes, NWC will continue as it has for a long time. As far as the curriculum is concerned, however, some changes will come about in the near future, especially in the Ger­ man and Latin programs. “1 don't think any­ body wants to give up our Greek and Hebrew program, but I guess other changes are the handwriting on the wall; they're going to have to be made.” He regrets the possible passing of Latin and German, but suggests that perhaps Spanish will take their place. In his view, some of the “young blood” on the faculty may facilitate some of these possible changes, but he adds that they may come about with some “kicking and Breaming.”

His reflections on his professorship here at NWC are distinctively positive. As stated be­ fore, he has enjoyed working with the staff and the students. Nevertheless, he does have one minor gripe about NWC. While the English program was an overall enjoyable experience,

he feels that he did not have enough interest in the subject to really devote himself to it as he should have, and that he isn’t especially learned in any one area. In retrospect, he wished he could have had an opportunity to teach religion in addition to the English and German, but this wish was never realized. He comments on his personal interest in English, “Don’t get me wrong, I like English, but I found myself less and less interested in it. I think if I had had a chance to teach religion directly-handle the Word of God directly-I might have stayed. I don’t know...” In con­ clusion he states, “I didn’t dislike it. I didn't hate it. I liked it, but too mildly, I think, to really want to be good at it.”

Pastor Fricke returned to the parish minis­ try several months ago, but he finds it diffi­ cult to compare the parish ministry now to the way it was when he first entered it. Some aspects, like the preaching routine, visiting the sick, and the shut-ins come easily. He accents, however, the “changing morality” which has come to the surface. “So many live-in situa­ tions, and this among members... that is quite a difference.”

Despite these changes, however, he looks forward to some of the aspects of the parish ministry, especially to the term “pastor.”

“There is something magical about the term *pastor'-it certainly beats ‘professor,’ he chuckles. “I think ‘professor’ is one of the ugliest words in the English language. If there were any other name by which you could be

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known, it certainly would be preferable to ‘professor.’ ‘Pastor’ sounds like music to my ears.”

He has fond memories of his former parish ministry and must also look forward to these same things again. He enjoyed meeting many fine Christians and sharing the “great moments” of their lives. He recounts the highlights of his parish ministry, “I enjoyed funerals, odd as that might sound. But if you can say something hopeful, something meaningful at that point when life has ended, then you feel pretty good.” He looks forward to the times when “you can see the Word has really taken a hold ... and I'll sec that again.” One can cer­ tainly see that Professor Fricke has not lost his love nor enthusiasm for the parish ministry!

To the question of future plans and goals in his life he replies, “Your amibitions get smaller and smaller the older you get. I would just like to serve this congregation here... and help smooth the troubled waters. They’ve had seri­ ous problems the last couple of years. If they can enjoy a period of a little peace and tran­ quility, and recover from the injury that’s been done the church, that would be fine if I could contribute to that somehow.” With just ten years until retirement age Professor Fricke

speaks of “taking stock” of one’s abilities. He feels that with his gifts and talents he is “in the right place at the right time.” In his mind per­ haps in a few years he can be of use somewhere else.

To the students of NWC he leaves this advice-Appreciatc it! One can sense his strong sense of affection for the school in his words, “You’ve got something here and you’re getting something here, that you’re not going to find any other place. .. it’s a good place.” It dis­ tresses him to hear those who criticize the school. “I’ve loved this place all my life, prac­ tically, and I still do. I only wish everyone else felt the same, and I don’t understand those few who don’t.”

Professor Fricke will soon depart the Northwestern campus but it will not soon for­ get him. Clearly he has had a part in making NWC what it is today. This campus, both the students and the faculty, extends heartfelt thanks to Professor Fricke for his many fine years of service and wishes him the best in his future years. Likewise, he extends a heartfelt prayer for the Northwestern campus. “Long live Northwestern and God bless it.”

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If €111 THE BIG SCENARIO The situation in East Germany worsened as the new German Solidarity movement grew and protests mounted. East German unions es­ tablished contact with West German unions and announced plans for a “German Solidarity Day.” Reunification was proposed in the West German parliament under the slogan of “One Germany, free from terror.” The Soviet Union declared that further demonstrations in sup­ port of German reunification would “have dire consequences.” All the world had its eyes on East Germany, looking to see what the Soviet Union would do to control the mounting re­ volt. Germans in the Western Republic sup­ ported their “brothers in bondage” by sending pamphlets, foods and weapons via the under­ ground.

The Soviet Union warned the West to keep out of Eastern bloc problems, and they put all Warsaw pact troops on full alert. On March 26 the Soviets sent 12 divisions of troops into East Germany to put down the many workers’ strikes and Unity demonstrations. Soviet troops and tanks massacred thousands of citi­ zens as riots spread throughout the country, making this the biggest revolt against the USSR in history. Moscow feared that the German revolt would spread throughout the rest of the Eastern bloc. Their fears were not unfounded, as workers in Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Romania, hearing of the Soviet atrocities in East Germany via Radio Free Europe and the underground, went on massive strikes and demonstrations.

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began sending war material across the border and announced to the United States its intent to send troops into East Germany. The US warned Bonn that its plans could provoke a Soviet use of nuclear weapons, and other NATO countries refused to lend their support to West Germany, yet on April 4 six West German divisions crossed the border and en­ gaged Soviet forces. Russia then ordered a gen­ eral mobilization and flooded troops into East Germany. The President warned the Soviets not to cross the West German border, and he ordered withdrawal of all US forces to posi­ tions in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Moscow declared that any nuclear attack di­ rected at Soviet forces would be considered a full-scale attack by the US and would “be res­ ponded to accordingly.” Soviet troops then crossed into West Germany at a dozen points.

NATO counter-attacked with an assault on Warsaw Pact troops, and Europe was at war for the first time since 1945.

The Soviet Union began to mobilize forces for world-wide conflict against the United States. The Soviet Premier called for a full con­ ventional offensive attack in Europe and in the Mideast. With the help of rebellious Warsaw Pact troops consisting of Poles and Germans, NATO forces not only repelled the offensive in Europe, but began to push the Soviets back, forcing the Kremlin to consider more drastic action.

Feeling that the West would back down if nuclear weapons were used, the Premier or­ dered a single strike against a NATO industrial target. On April 19 Hamburg, West Germany, was destroyed by a Soviet SS-20 nuclear missile.

500,000 to 1 million people died.

The US President ordered a counterattack on a Soviet city of comparable size. Hours later, Minsk was destroyed by a single Persh­ ing II.

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Rather than risk an escalation, the Presi­ dent secretly proposed to the Kremlin that a cease-fire begin and negotiations ensue. Out­ raged that Minsk had been destroyed, the offer was flatly refused by the Soviets, who instead called for a surrender of NATO troops in Europe. The US appealed to the United Nations to force the USSR into a cease-fire. The UN’s efforts were fruitless.

On April 22 the USSR, faced with possible defeat in East Germany, attacked both NATO headquarters in Brussels, with SS-20 intermedi­ ate range missiles, and the US Atlantic fleet, with nuclear torpedoes and missiles. The attack took the lives of 10,000 US servicemen.

In America, public opinion included both panic and outrage, and a retaliatory strike against Soviet troops was ordered by the Presi­ dent. He then called for calm and assured the public that an all-out effort was being made to stop the escalation.

On April 24 the Soviet high command re­ jected US peace efforts and ordered an evacua­ tion of Soviet cities. When word of this evacua­ tion reached Americans via US media, a spon­ taneous cvaucation of US cities took place. On late April 24, the police and National Guard were supervising a panic evacuation of US cities.

People mobbed every supermarket and hardware store, filled up their vehicles with fuel and took off for what they considered non-targets. Stores nationwide became bare, stripped of supplies. Money lost most of its value, as fuel, food, and survival items sudden­ ly became priceless. Americans dug in and ex­ pected the worst.

On the morning of April 25 the President was advised that Soviet submarines equipped with ballistic missiles were approaching the United States in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The Navy and especially the Air Force, alarmed at the growing threat to US bomber bases, recommended military action. The President agreed and ordered the destruction of all Soviet submarines within the radius of 1000 miles of the United States. At the same time he in­ formed the Soviet Premier of his orders and again demanded that steps be taken to scale down the crisis. Within hours, the President was notified of the sinking of six Soviet ballis­ tic missile submarines.

On April 26 the Soviet Union struck back

and launched a missile attack against ICBM and strategic bomber bases in the United States. At the same time, Moscow sent a message through the still operating Soviet embassy in Washing­ ton, saying that any retaliatory attack on the USSR by remaining US forces would lead to an all-out response against US cities. Not since the war of 1912 had the Continental United States been attacked. Now 10 million Americans were dead, all within one half hour.

The President and the Chiefs of Staff moni­ tored the attack from the Air Force’s Boeing E-4B, the “Flying White House.” All at-sea sub­ marines, 20 per cent of the US ICBM force, and 150 American bombers, now in the air and heading for the Soviet Union, had survived.

With this information in hand, the President or­ dered a retaliatory strike against the remaining Soviet land-based missile forces, bomber bases, communications facilities, and other military targets, including Soviet troop concentrations.

The American bombers carried out the attack by launching their cruise missiles in-flight.

These missile travel very close to the ground under enemy radar and are impossible to de­ fense. The US attack inflicted severe damage to the Soviet military, and the US still had its en­ tire nuclear submarine fleet completely armed.

The President sent a message to the Soviet Premier warning that any attack on US cities would result in total retaliation by remaining US forces. He also called for a cease-fire and detailed the consequences for both countries and the world if this war did not stop now. Af­ ter a brief meeting with the Politburo, the Soviet Premier accepted the cease-fire and agreed to work out terms for a peaceful settle­ ment in Europe. World War III was over, but not before 12 million Americans, 15 million Soviets, and 5 million Europeans had died.

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WATERTOWN 1985 THE BOMB COMES HOME TO DINNER The mounting tensions in Iran seemed to bother people little in Watertown, Wisconsin.

When the word came out that nuclear devices had been exploded over Soviet troops, little excitement hit Watertown. A few students left for home, piling up unexcused absences.

Some fled to Northern Wisconsin or Central Minnesota; others had their cars packed and ready to go. But graduation was approaching for the seniors, and studies soon overcame the first wave of fear.

As the crisis mounted, Watertown had no available hotel or motel rooms, nor did any other place in Jefferson County. Evacuation from Milwaukee and Madison grew, and Watertown grew with it.

The nuclear attack on the nation did not come as a complete surprise. For some weeks there had been a mounting anxiety as the media reported deteriorating relations between the superpowers. When the sirens went off, most Watertown residents filed to a shelter or their basements. WTTN radio was the only broadcasting station allowed to operate in Jefferson County, and it tied into the EBS (Emergency Broadcasting System). All NWC students ran down to the dorm basements or to Room 5. The Preps hit their Student Union fast.

One half hour after the sound of the at­ tack, all power went dead, for the nuclear mis­ siles the USSR was exploding in the upper stratosphere sent power-cutting EMP through­ out the Midwest. EMP means electromagnetic pulse, which is a strong radio wave caused by a nuclear explosion. All the cars in operation went dead, all phones went out, and Watertown was hurled back 100 years—no electricity.

Two hours later, Madison was hit by a one megaton warhead. Watertown officials began to pick up deadly fallout on their instrument at the city hall. A WTTN broadcast said that a level of 40 reins an hour was hitting Watertown. A cumulative dose of 450 rents received in one week would be fatal to half of those ex­ posed. The intensity rose to 50 rems an hour, and visible snow-like fallout from Madison de-

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scended from the sky. The total dose in the first four days was 2000 rcms, which killed those who refused to believe that shelter was necessary, and increased the risk of cancer for those people who were sheltered.

Three days after the attack thousands of people came fleeing into Watertown from the outskirts of Milwaukee and Madison, showing early signs of radiation sickness. Many took up permanent residence in the Northwestern classrooms. Campus provisions were still high, but a lot of frozen food was beginning to spoil.

A few of the refugees showed the effects of blast and fire, bringing home to Watertown evidence of the war’s destruction. The Presidential broadcast to the nation, or what was left of it, stated that there had been no surren­ der by the US and that the USSR had ceased to exist as a unified nation.

Watertown Hospital was overcrowded and running short of supplies. Three weeks after the attack, the population of Watertown rose to 50,000. A large grave was set up outside of town for mass burial. The Northwestern Gym was now a hospital, and the campus a refugee camp. Food from surrounding farmers came sporadically, and unprocessed food was handed out when available.

Electricity was partially restored some three and a half weeks after the attack, but for only a few hours a day. Water ran by gravity, but had to be boiled to rid it of dangerous iso­ topes. Refugees were billeted into private homes that had fewer than two people to a room, and resentment grew between the Watertown home-owners and the refugees.

Almost a year to the day after the nuclear war between the US and the USSR, Watertown hosted a panel of experts on reconstruction planning. It was well-known by now that 4,000 megatons had destroyed military and industrial

centers in the United States, killing close to 100 million people. The US counter-attack on the Soviet Union had a similar if not worse effect. In both countries barbarism controlled society. People killed for food and shelter, and the governments could not control them. Local governments had some power, but strict martial law was the norm. People were jobless and de­ pressed at losing their homes and loved ones.

There was very little entertainment-no TV, little radio, no new movies. The Town Theatre showed the same movie for one and a half years—for free, of course, until finally one poor discontented soul burned the film.

Technology disappeared from the Ameri­ can society, and the Northern Hemisphere be­ came largely agrarian. Important things like how to plant crops, ride horses, and raise cattle dominated life. The earth was barren in many places and crops were difficult to keep alive, but soybeans and other rough crops sustained life. Oil and gasoline were things of the past, and the American Dream was simply to stay alive.

By 1988, Northwestern College began a few courses again, but with a revised curricu­ lum which included seminary training. WELS still existed, and Watertown was the new Synod headquarters; most churches were on their own, however, until the nation could reunite technologically.

Tins scenario is a fairly optimistic view of what life would be like following a nuclear war.

It would be more probable that Watertown would not survive at all, for it is located in a heavily targeted area. Most maps showing projected fallout show that Northern Minnesota-Wisconsin are the only “safe” spots in the Midwest, although in reality nowhere is truly safe from the biological effects of a nuclear blast.

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT NUCLEAR WAR BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK RADIUS OF DEVASTATION The radius of destruction for a 1 megaton weapon is approximately 25 miles. The main destructive effects are due to the enormous pressures causing blast and shock waves.

LIGHT FLASH The first manifestation of a nuclear bomb is a blinding flash of light. Anyone looking directly at the flash as far as 100 miles away would be temporarily blinded.

FALLOUT Fallout is caused by the materials vaporized by the intense heat of the fireball condensing back into solid particles of radioactive dust. The larger particles fall back to earth downwind of the blast, but the microscopic ones may take months to descend.

MEGATON (Mt) A million tons of TNT. ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missile USA 1040 missiles 3040 warheads USSR 1400 missiles 5330 warheads REM Roentgen Equivalent Man - a measure of radi­ ation exposure which indicates the potential impact on human cells.

CRUISE MISSILE Winged, jet-propelled “missile” carrying nu­ clear warhead. Current USA monopoly, Persh­ ing II. Flies at low altitude and follows con­ tours of ground. Practically indefensible. De­ ployed in US aircraft and in Western Europe.

BOEING E-4B The “Flying White House” advanced airborne command post from which the President com­ municates to the US forces.

SAC Strategic air command located at Omaha, NE. Controls bomber crews, ICBMs, and SLBMs. 220

SLBM Submarine-launched ballistic missile. US Tri­ dent and Poseidon C-3. Total warheads on the SLBMs US 5540 USSR 1770.

OVERKILL Overkill is a concept used to explain why more weapons than seem necessary are retained in nuclear arsenals. More weapons are needed to overcome the failure probability among sophis­ ticated equipment such as ICBMs. GROUND ZERO The place where the nuclear device explodes above or directly on. Not much is left of ground zero.

STRATEGIC MISSILES Strategic Missiles fall into three groups: 1) Ballistic missiles, land-launched 2) Ballistic missiles, submarine-launched 3) Cruise missiles, land, air, or sea-launched EMP Electromagnetic pulse. This is a widely un­ known factor of nuclear war. This pulse can knock out broadcasts and power for thousands of miles when a device is exploded in the upper atmosphere. Most solid-state equipment will be rendered useless if it is in operation at the time of the blast. EMP collectors include long anten­ nas and power lines.

STAR WARS This term is given to proposed US plans for space-based laser defense against missile attack.

NUCLEAR FREEZE Advocates of a nuclear freeze on weapons pro­ pose this will diminish chances of nuclear war.

What they don’t say is how they will get the Soviet Union to do the same thing.

MAD Mutual Assured Destruction. This is a policy of deterrence. In theory, both sides maintain an assured destruction capability.

NUCLEAR CLUB The exclusive group of countries who have the bomb: United States (1945), Soviet Union (1949), Great Britain (1952), France (1960), China (1964), India (1974).

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DETERRENCE AND DEFENSE So far, MAD has worked. A balance must be kept for it to continue. Currently the only de­ fense of a nuclear war is a good offense. How­ ever, the US is researching a new space-based defense program. Most optimistic guess would be deployment by mid-1990’s.

MYTHS “The world will end by nuclear war.”

Forget that. The people in the Southern Hemi­ sphere will be relatively untouched. Nuclear weapons are the most devastating weapons on earth, but they cannot shatter the planet.

“No one will survive anyway.”

Untrue. Moderate protection could save the lives of millions who would needlessly die if they had the “get out the sunglasses and watch ’em fall” attitude. Be sensible. Know the threats of today’s world and plan accordingly.

“Better Red than dead.”

Ask the walled-in East Germans about that.

FACTS America was the first country to develop nu­ clear weapons. They did not take over the world, however, when they had the chance.

Stupid? Actually, the US was peace-loving, and still is. But America has and will fight to keep her liberty and freedom; after all, that is why the US has all of these missiles. No one wants a nuclear war, and no one hopes there will be one, but until nations solve their problems dip­ lomatically and peacefully, weapons of this nature will continue to exist, and we will be forced to live under their terror^J?.^^ OK, SO NOW WHAT?

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How close are we to the scenarios illus­ trated here? Tomorrow? 19S5? In my opin­ ion, with the world situation as it is today, nuclear war is extremely improbable. The reason? Each superpower is prepared to de­ stroy the other in any retaliatory strike. Any attempt to destroy the enemy means certain destruction for the attacker. As I did research

for this article it became apparent to me that the United States is more prepared to defend itself than at any other time in the Republic’s history. Since Pearl Harbor, the US has had a “peace through strength via deterrence” policy, and has been bent on being ready to counter any attack. Our country has succeeded, and today our arsenal is the most sophisticated in the world. Don’t let Pentagon-inspired pleas for more weapons fool you, the US is no sitting duck. A large percentage of our war­ heads are sea-based and therefore less vulnerable to attack, whereas the majority of the USSR’s are based on land. Also, Soviet population and industry are more concentrated than those of the US, and even a nuclear strike from the UK or France could destroy most major Soviet centers'.

What can you do? Don’t simply forget about nuclear war, but get informed! Go to the library and read a few books like Nuclear War, What’s in It for You? by Ground Zero Inc. or Nuclear War in the 1980’s? by Chris Chant and Ian Hogg. Learn the terms of nuclear weaponry so you can involve yourself in the important political issues of today. It is not my place to tell you how to vote or what issue to support, but by all means support one! Don’t sit back and let someone else control some­ thing so vital to your own security. Write your Congressman for details on the issues, and con­ tact your civil defense to help you plan protec­ tion for yourself and your family. As American citizens, we have more personal and political freedom than anywhere else on earth. Let’s use our power of freedom to get informed and to take steps to avoid the ultimate nightmare of nuclear war.

At the same time we, as Christian citizens, also have a special assurance. We have a God who is the Lord of the nations. Although He has allowed world wars, depressions, and a great world-wide flood, He has always kept watch over His people. What man cannot con­ trol, even if he has the best of intentions, God can control. When the destructiveness of nu­ clear weapons frightens us, we turn to Him in prayer and confidence. The God who holds the whole world in His hands can also ward off the destruction of nuclear weapons with His hands.

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Do we want a yearbook?

About ten years ago, a few students took it upon themselves to create the Mnema. There seemed to be a lot of enthusiasm for it then, and the books from those days reflect a lot of careful work. Although, as today, the burden of the job fell to the editor, there were quite a number of staff members who put in their time.

Today, on the other hand, there seems to be very little interest in helping the Mnema.

There is some interest when it comes out, but since it is for the previous year, that interest soon abates. Hence it has become more and more difficult to find workers; it is even more difficult to find someone willing to be in charge. The quality has suffered, particularly due to a lack of funds. What can be done?

Some argue that a chronicle of the events of the year is vital for the health of the college.

Others see the yearbook as merely a nice idea.

A few consider it nothing but a waste of time and money. The problem is that whenever changes are considered, no one knows the at­ titudes of the student body in general. The Mnema staff is not a very unbiased group to poll. Below is a questionnaire which lists some possible solutions to the current problem and invites your comments. Let’s examine a few of our choices.

The easiest solution would be to drop the whole thing. That would certainly save the S13 fee that is part of the general school pay­ ments. After all, we are interested in many

more important things than a public memory of our years at Northwestern. We have enough stuff that we save personally to make up for the lack of a yearbook. It was a nice idea, but it’s not worth the effort.

Another choice we have is dropping the yearbook but taking up the slack in the B & R. That would involve more pictures and current news in this publication. It would also involve an increase in our staff and a change in our emphasis. Team pictures and so on would be printed on this paper and not on glossy paper, lowering the quality somewhat. There was a time when the B & R served this purpose; then it was sent out to be done by profes­ sional printers on a different kind of paper.

The senior section in the last issue of every year (the first issue of a new volume) is a remnant of those days.

Another very feasible solution would be to change the present Mnema. What do you want? More entertaining features? Higher quality photos and layouts? These are much more easily talked about than executed. If the Mnema is going to improve, it needs a bigger budget (more of your dollars), and much more student interest and assistance.

What are your suggestions? The staff would appreciate any input. Please take the time to fill this out and put it in the box down by the mailboxes sometime this week. Thank you.

PAUL PRANCE

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Facing Evolution n Wednesday, October 12, 1983, Professor Martin Sponholz of Dr. Martin Luther Col­ lege gave his presentation, “Facing Evolution,” at the Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel in Madison.

Drawing from his previous experiences in micrometeology and glacierology,.he compared the “foolishness of God” with the “wisdom of man.”

Professor Sponholz has an interesting back­ ground in science as seen in his book, The Al­ magest. He was an observer at the Milwaukee Air Force Base for the U.S. Weather Bureau.

He later became a forecaster in Chicago. While at these locations, he developed research on lake breezes. He then went to UW-Madison to study micrometeorology before going to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Here his study of weather patterns was unfruitful. He then did some geological research in Washington, D.C. He was selected to be a member of the first Antarctic expedition force in 1966, studying micrometcorolgy and glacierology. Upon his return, he co-ordinated live research centers, one of which is in Madison, Wisconsin. He returned to the South Pole in 1968 with the Japanese team as an American advisor, but turned down a third trip in order to be married. He taught at Luther High in Onalaska from 1970-82 and presently teaches at DMLC in New Ulm. He began his program by proclaiming that “you are asking a quitter to answer your ques­ tions” on evolution. If lie sounds a little con­ fusing, it may be because of his experiences with science and man’s reasoning. He declares that evolution is a horrible philosophy; he even advises those whom evolution disturbs to quit.

He stresses that we, as Christians, know the truth of man’s origins.

The question of origin is a matter of faith.

Professor Sponholz compares it to our birth; we must believe out of faith that we were born and who our father is. There may be witnesses at your birth, but even to believe their testi­ mony is an act of faith. So with any theory of origin there must be an act of faith.

He first made mention of the big bang theory. But even with this theory one must ac­ knowledge that there is a beginning and an end.

Even though the scientist may hide behind

“millions of years” and thus claims that it does not affect him, he still at some point con­ fesses that there is a start and a finish to this earth. We who worship the Alpha and Omega may be accused of being simplistic and follow­ ing a simplistic religion. But the big bang theory is just as simplistic: a star explodes, a period of cooling, then “two pieces of slime de­ cide to do something that no other slime did before,” thus starting the process of evolution.

Professor Sponholz also stressed the changes that science has seen. He relates that one of his professors advised the class to read everything about one’s field of science-everything printed within the last five years. He also recalls attending two sessions of a class, several years apart. The first time he was told that the continental drift theory was absurd, with five reasons why (such as that the mountains in Australia were in the wrong location). The second time, the same professor eagerly dis­ cussed the improvements of platatonics, which seemed to resolve the previous problems (at least they were never mentioned). Now even platatonics is no longer accepted by the majority. Science is definitely less stable than our unchanging God! Carbon dating is also very inaccurate. Pro­ fessor Sponholz relates the tale of the dead seals found in the Antarctic interior-far from their natural habitat. Carbon dating placed these seals in ages of several hundred years to 4500 years. As a comparison, a scientist killed a live seal and, by using carbon dating, dis­ covered the seal to be 1300 years old. Discrep­ ancy occurs in science-a phenomenon which never occurs in Scripture!

The lecture by Professor Sponholz was not a total denouncement of science, just a re­ minder that science is the product of man and will hardly answer our questions on the origin of life. The Lord told us what He wants us to know in Genesis. In Job, chapters 38-40, God asks Job about his origins, but supplies no answers. Instead Job is directed to God’s Word as revealed to Moses—a poor shepherd, true, but also one who received the finest education of the day as a member of the royal family through adoption. Science tells us about God’s wonderful creation, but only His Word tells us who He is and what He has done for all man­ kind.

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here was once a large colony of crickets who lived in the dense green shrubbery in front of the Center for the Performing Arts.

They lived on the wide variety of juicy insects that made their homes among the branches, and on the half-eaten hot dogs and bags of nachos that found their way into the shrubbery from the vender’s stand across the street. Their surroundings were cramped, but very comfor­ table; so much so that every night they would favor the entire neighborhood with all kinds of songs about how happy they were to be crickets living in the shrubbery and dining on bugs and garbage. The songs ran into many choruses. In fact, in warm weather, concertand theater-goers from the Center for the Per­ forming Arts, when coming down the steps after an evening of Handel or Chekhov, would often comment on how boisterously the crickets were singing that evening.

Most of the crickets were content to do nothing more than eat, sleep and sing in a more or less continuous cycle: most, that is, except for one particular cricket named Edgar. Edgar was an especially large, sleek and handsome cricket, and as glossy and black as a newly waxed limousine. He had also been blessed by heredity with a pair of hind legs that were un­ usually large and powerful, by means of which he used to catapult himself straight up into the air as high as he could, lightly touch down, and then jump back into the air, over and over again.

It was these repeated leaps to dizzying heights that made Edgar so different from the rest of the crickets in the colony. For when Ed­ gar would leap high into the air above the shrubbery, he would very often catch snatches of the conversations of the concert- and thea­ ter-goers coming down the steps of the Center for the Performing Arts. And since they were by and large very learned people, Edgar picked 226

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up all sorts of learned-sounding words and phrases from their discourses, which he would then try to piece together in his tiny cricket brain as best he could. The piecing together was a very difficult process, since Edgar often missed important parts of the speakers’ sen­ tences. Yet he tried very hard, and came up with all sorts of strange notions about music and drama, about politics, religion, philosophy and the like. The other crickets looked on Ed­ gar’s preoccupation with indulgence, though some of them did become rather exasperated when he would pester them over and over with his weird ideas. Still. Edgar went on leaping and listening and philosophizing, and he de­ rived a great deal of pleasure from the whole business.

One day, Edgar was perched on top of a small stone, contemplating something he had heard on one of his leaps the previous night.

Two other crickets were busily trying to slurp up the contents of a plastic cup half-full of beer that lay on its side under a bush, and they were being none too quiet about it.

“My friends, must you sit there and slurp while I'm trying to think?” Edgar snapped, annoyed.

The two crickets stopped at once. “Oh. sorry, Edgar,” one of them said. “We didn't realize we were disturbing you.”

“Would you like some beer?” the other asked.

“Hardly,” Edgar replied. Then, after a pause, something occurred to him. “Gentle­ men,” he asked, “haven't you ever wondered whether there perhaps isn't more to life than eating, sleeping and singing?”

The two crickets looked at each other. “I guess not,” one said to the other.

“Well,” Edgar said as he hopped off his stone and over to the beer cup. “Suppose there were. Suppose there were a way in which the

three of us could-well, improve ourselves. Sup­ pose we could come to a better understanding of what the world is really like. What would you think of that?”

“Whatever for?” asked one cricket.

“Hush!” said the other to his companion.

“How are we going to do that, Edgar?”

Edgar looked pleased. “Well. Suppose the three of us, right now, were to have a dialogue.”

“A what?” the more uncooperative cricket of the pair asked.

“A dialogue. That means we all sit down right here and talk about our ideas, each taking his turn. And the way 1 understand it, when the dialogue is over, one of us is proclaimed the winner. He’s whoever it is who talks the longest.”

“I see,” the uncooperative cricket said, frowning. “And by doing this we’re going to ‘improve ourselves'?”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Edgar grew excited.

“Through the free exchange of ideas, we can sift and winnow our respective opinions, and come to logical conclusions.” He had no idea whatsoever what that meant, but he had heard it on one of his leaps and thought these the finest-sounding words he'd ever heard.

“Oh," said the cooperative cricket. “All right.”

“Who starts?” asked the other.

“Why don't you,” Edgar decided. “I'd like to be last, if 1 may.”

“OK," the cricket who had been uncooper­ ative at first said, and began. He had no idea what he was supposed to do, and so he treated his friend and Edgar and the whole neighbor­ hood to a fine song about the mealworms and moldy hot dog buns he’d had for breakfast, and about the brilliant white moon that had been shining over the bank down the street last night. His song didn’t last very long, and soon it was his friend’s turn.

His friend sang a song that was very similar, except the mealworms were all gone by the time he’d gotten up that morning, and so natu­ rally his song didn’t mention them. However, he did throw in a find cadenza sung entirely on the syllable “nyurf" which lengthened his song considerably. He finished, took a small bow, and surrendered the floor to Edgar with a flourish of his foreleg.

Both crickets were astonished when Edgar didn’t sing at all; he simply talked. And talked.

And talked. He talked about philosophy, about ontology, about epistemology. He talked about geology, cosmogony, and astronomy. He talked about meteorology, biology, anthropology, psychology, lexicography and calligraphy. He talked about physics and metaphysics and meta-metaphysics. He talked about the bour­ geoisie and the proletariat and the intelligent­ sia. He talked about theme and countertheme and resolution. He talked and talked and talked, on and on, and the other two crickets simply sat and looked on in amazement.

However their amazement quickly turned to horror when an enormous bullfrog, drawn by the noise, hopped out from behind the bush and landed directly behind Edgar. The crickets turned and bounded away, landing in a deep footprint that had been made some time ago when the ground had been muddy. Here in a foxhole of sorts they turned and looked back, being careful to keep out of sight.

Edgar hadn’t noticed a thing amiss. He went on talking about realism and absurdism and existentialism, and the bullfrog sat behind him licking his chops. All at once the frog’s tongue shot out and grabbed Edgar, and just as fast it dragged Edgar back into the frog’s open maw. The frog closed his mouth and smiled contentedly, then turned and hopped away.

The crickets climbed out of the footprint, sighing in relief.

One turned to his companion. “I suppose Edgar won the dialogue, didn’t he?”

“Without question,” the uncooperative cricket replied.

And they both hopped back to the beer cup, thinking about dried pickle relish and crusty melted cheese, and the fine songs they were going to make that evening if the unusually fine weather held.

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No, we did not cut down the cafeteria, Dean Lindemann, the library, or any number of number of possibilities too much. We were not censored. Paul Prange and fellow ax-man, Pres.

Toppc, did not even get ahold of that issue. We were overcome by winter's idea of a sabbatical as spring reigned for a week, and we plum for­ got to turn it in. But now, back to the promise that this is only a “one term’’ article, we pick up our pen with renewed zeal to write the second to the last C-C article before the changing of the guard.

If indeed little has been happening on the campus of Northwestern, the action has been hot off campus. As the two writers of this column, alias Woodward and Bernstein, entered Zwieg’s Grill late one Friday night, we were certain that remnants left behind from the ac­ creditation committee would not be long gone.

As we sat incognito, we watched the Zwieg cook sweep up the floor and dump the basket in the dumpster.

3:00 A.M. We entered the dumpster with penlight flashlights in mouth, Robert Wagner gloves on hands, to find this fragmented re­ port from the accreditation committee.

The list falls into two basic sections, “ac­ credits” and “dccredits,” along with a short section of personal opinions taken from several of the napkins of two of the members.

Accredits —well kept grounds -nice cafeteria chairs -good housephone system —prompt mail service -nice elective selection —Watertown fashion center -low classroom hours -youthful faculty Decredits -not enough Greek 230

—too much free time —oversized library -lost finest janitor in the trade to the Missouri Synod.

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Personal diary comments: Why does everyone have facial hair in Watertown? There is an overabundance of social activities here, the city itself is crawling with things to do. Good night, Diary, that’s another accreditation. Didn't they ever think that if we didn’t accredit them, we would call ourselves a decreditation committee? We don’t bite the hands that feed us. Who’d pay for a bad review? Those backwoods Germans!

Unfortunately, several more scraps of paper are too badly stained with chili and strawberry malt to be read. However, Prof. Kirst is using his Grecian 14 dating to produce more scoops before the book comes out.

** *** He didn’t seek praise. He did not want accolatcs showered upon him. The only farewell party was thrown in the boiler room by Hum­ phrey. We cannot let the man the legend— fade from our memories without a tribute paraphrased for him. It's called PASSER DEL1C1AE MEAH WAl.l.Al All the dorm’s his stage, and all the stalls and mops his props, lie makes his sweeping rounds and his paper roll runs. And one jannie in time his plays many parts, his job being seven-fold. His shiny morning face as he cleans up the place, in fair round belly in torn brown pants: His high pressured hose well washed a shower so wide: speaking of his new cows with constant pride, checking smoke alarms or bubbler reputation, and servicing the radiators, sighing with a woeful ballad. Creeping like a snail away from school, his is a tale full of sound and fury, which has scrubbed and mopped its last upon the floor and now there will be no more. Last scene of all, that ends this strancc and eventful historv. sans mop, sans bucket, sans Wally? Whom will Joel Gacrtner talk to?

Trying to use verbals is the earmark of a good writer. Tacking sentences together in smooth order with clear transitions and lively words. No fragments. No names, Kenley, but thanks for stapling the third page of my Eng­ lish comp upside down. It was a real attention getter.

***** It seems as though some people are having a hard time organizing their priorities! As school goes down, work goes up. And so it goes for the few, the proud, the Durant factory workers.

DURANT, DURANT (sung to the tune of “New York, New York”) Don your safety shoes, I’m workin today.

I want to be a part of it.

At old Durant.

1 want to solder wheels.

For twenty hours a week.

Come home at 7:00 o'clock, Too late to eat.

Those blue collar blues!

Grades slippin’ away, I’m short on my sleep, I’m bombing out.

If I can use tweezers there l can use them anywhere It’s up to you Durant, Durant ***** Is there any truth to the rumor that Steve Kuske is going to do next year’s swimsuit edi­ tion for Sports Illustrated? *****

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Did you know that it takes 34 games of backgammon to burn off one blueberry pie?

Oh well, if your knees can’t take the running ... ***** Carl Hochinuth breathed a sigh of relief as he panted around the track in his red sweats, saying, “I’m out for track for the love of the sport and the desire to pass Math.”

Rick Tuttle could barely be heard eating a S5.00 Baby Ruth as the strains of the Scorpions blared from Tutor Free’s room while he shouted, “So what if I’m in comp class, at least I know where my family is. Tutor Kolander— do you know where your brother has been eating breakfast lately?”

C-C Personals If any one needs a ride to Prairie du Chien -don’t ask Roger Rockhoff or Kenley Mann. ***** Here is a new addition to C-C. It’s called FYI (For Your Information) Did You Know?

That John Stcinbrenncr has two brothers that go to school on this campus, and they both have roommates?

Did You Know?

That Joel Lillo upgraded his wardrobe by buying a new shirt? In celebration he wore it for a week straight.

Did You Know?

That upon looking in the mirror and no­ ticing a weight reduction, Paul Lindloff de­ cided to drop out of the Dick Kaiser look alike contest. ***** It’s almost spring. And with an influx of warm air comes a large number of entries to PRE SEM NOTES: Ken Brokmcier does more than study in the second-floor lounge. It seems as though a casual acquaintance through dancing in Camclot has brought Ken and a certain someone a lot closer, as Ken’s letter production is up be­ tween rehearsals. Meanwhile, roommate Chuck can’t stop getting letters. Are they all from Heidi? Finally, neighbor Bentz is ready, willing and able to have a girlfriend, as Joel Thom ford’s hours increase at his volunteer job. ***** Well, seniors, it’s the end of the year and time for a few of you to begin work on long research papers. “No fair,” we cry, why should seniors alone be opened to such contests. We want a contest for everyone. So we challenge one and all, Freshman through Senior to the RANDY OTT AWARD Rules: 1) Cannot speak for days on end 2) Be angry at the entire world 3) When you do speak, do so in low­ est, grumbliest voice 4) Winners will be judged accordingly Award: One pair of white pants Entry deadline: April 15th TODD NELSON ANDREW SCHAEFER 231

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The movie is about a Jewish woman named Yentl (Streisand), who lives in Eastern Europe in 1904. She has one lone pastime: studying religious writings. This is a dilemma because her society forbids women to study the Scriptures. To overcome this obstacle, she disguises herself as a boy named Anshel and enters a Yeshiva to study. There she meets a man named Avigdor (Mandy Patinkin), who is engaged to Hadass (Amy Irving). Later, Avigdor’s marriage is called off, and he persuades Anshel/Yentl to marry Hadass in his place. She does this so that she can remain close to Avigdor, with whom she, herself, is falling in love. The rest of the movie involves Yentl keeping her identity secret from Hadass until she gains enough confidence in herself as a woman to tell Avigdor of her true identity and feelings.

It’s a simple plot, but it houses something a whole lot more compli­ cated, the role of men and women in daily life. Granted, there have been quite a number of films in the past few years that have dealt with this sub­ ject, like Norma Rae and An Unmarried Woman, but Yentl makes its point much more effectively by avoiding the propagandistic lone which other “feminist films” have adopted and by presenting the message outside of the present day. It’s a lot easier to get your message across that society is unfair to women if you can show a society that is obviously repressive (one that doesn’t allow a woman even to read, for example). Barbara Streisand uses this method and then subtly makes connections between that society and our own, like showing how women are rarely allowed to make their own decisions. In other words, we’re being preached to without really knowing it.

This makes Yentl one of the easiest “political” films to swallow that’s ever been made.

The only real complaint 1 have against Yentl is the music. Except for a couple of songs, all the songs are your basic garden-variety-big-productionbut-little-substance songs. They are also almost devoid of the Yiddish charm that most other aspects of the film capture beautifully. But even with this fault, Yentl is still a better film than The Big Chill, which did get nominated.

I guess that’s because The Big Chill is the kind of political film without sub­ tleties which the academy obviously likes (cf. last year’s Gandhi sweep).

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f CALL REPORT Pastor Robert Wilke accepted a call to be an assistant Pastor at Zion Church in Colum­ bus, WI. Pastor Wilke used to be at Shepherd of the Lakes in Fairmont, MN.

Phil Koehler (’42) will retire on 5/1/84 from his position as the Director of the Facili­ ties Management at the University of Hawaii.

DEATHS The wife of Pastor Richard Frohmader (’51), serving in Sault Ste Marie, MI, passed away on 3/9/84.

ANNIVERSARIES Pastor Emil Toepcl (’39) celebrated his 25th anniversary for his service at St. John’s in Baraboo, WI. St. Paul’s Church in Dale, WI, celebrated its 125th anniversary.

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he sun, high in the air, continued to bake his parched skin. The road ahead was, as many times before, a path to a new calamity, a change of surroundings. His cowlike walk made it obvious that he had pain in his joints, possib­ ly from hard work. If he had labored in his past, it was evident that he received little money for it. The trousers he carted about his bony legs were varied shades of brown. They were drawn together in the middle with a red rope and they didn't quite reach his ankles. His green and yellow striped socks completed the task of covering his legs. He carried with him a burlap sack, clutching it as if he had everything he owned in his hand.

As the sun continued to beat harshly on his chest, he reached into his bag and produced a leather poncho. This was all that remained from his years as a leathercrafter, before he was asked to leave. He paused for a moment to put this poncho over his scarcely hair-covered head, reminiscing about the job he had held many years ago. He had learned leather-working from his grandpa back in Montico, Nebraska. After his grandpa died, he took over the business for himself. He did a good trade; that was until the depression hit and the demand for leather goods was lost to the demand for pots and pans. Bills accumulated and so did hostilities toward him. One day, without telling anyone, he packed up what he could carry and he set out to find a new niche.

The roar of a loaded semi startled him as the air pressure forced him toward the ditch.

After a short pause, he picked up his burlap bag and continued on his way. He thought of all the towns and all the people he had grown to know and love since he left Montico. His

thoughts came to a halt as he spotted the first signs of a new village. A burning red ball bounced off of the water tower which stood between the trees. Buildings became visible as he closed in on the town. A large sign post read: LIBERTYVILLE Population 8,621 Entering the outer limits of the city, he rapidly looked from building to building, place to place, in an attempt to acquaint himself with his new home, at least for now.

The sun glared through the trees as it began to sink into the earth. Looking up the street, he noticed an approaching car. It appeared to be headed straight for him. As the young driver lunged the door open to pick off the old man, he dove for the ditch, escaping the on­ coming door by inches. As he lay in the litterfilled ditch, gasping for breath, he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but wonder what he had done to deserve this. After all, this was his first time in this town. Getting up from the ditch, he noticed that he had tom his pants on a piece of broken glass. Upon further investigation, he discovered that his leg had also been cut. Again he reached into his bag and brought out an old piece of cloth, anything but sterile. Ripping a strip from the big piece, he tied it around his leg to stop the bleeding.

It was almost dusk now and he knew he needed a place to stay. Walking through the town, he noticed porch dwellers pointing and talking, maybe about him. Ahead of him, near a congregation of several garbage barrels, lay an

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Treasure Chest A short story

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Black Dominance In Sports Genetics or environment?

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John Richards: The Hill and The Mill A review of Prof Quarn's new book

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The New Minorities To Hate An editorial

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Periodic Table Joh Hoh and Kurt Uhlenbrauck Science at NWC

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The deep roar of the garbage truck the next morning woke him up. As he gathered his' things and shoved them into his bag, he scurried out of his resting place and headed down the street. After a couple blocks he sat down on the curb to calm himself. Recovering from his shock, he started deliberating how he j should obtain the day’s meal. / 1 His best method of obtaining food usually / involved begging. In this town, however, he felt very uncomfortable with that idea. There was something about the people, something about / the way the town looked. He wasn’t sure what' it was, but he could feel its presence. An un­ attended garden came into view. Red ripe strawberries stained the green foliage and his tongue. He ate all he dared, and then sneaked • out again onto the road.

He was looking over his left shoulder, still admiring the strawberry patch, when he bumped into something and knocked it over.

Refocusing his eyes, he exclaimed, “Excuse me!”

“That’s all right, mister,” the little boy said as he reached down to pick up his lunch pail.

The little boy stared for some time before questioning the tattered old man. “Who are you?” he asked. The old man just stood there, gazing into the lad’s eyes. With a more forceful voice he asked again, “What’s your name?”

“My name is Ben, Benjamin Ritchie.”

The young boy looked at him quizzically, examining him from head to toe. As he turned to go onto school, Ben noticed a tear in the boy’s eye.

“What’s wrong? Did I hurt you?”

“No,” the boy answered as he slowed up his pace.

“Then why are you crying?”

In a sniffling voice, he uttered, “My little brother had clothes just like yours before they took him away.”

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The little boy went over to a big stone by the side of the road and sat down. Ben went and sat down next to him. Ben asked the boy his name. He told him that Steven was a nice name and then asked him to tell him about his little brother. Ben learned that Steven’s little brother was kidnapped about three weeks ago.

The whole town knew about it, and the sheriff continued to search night and day, but to no avail. By the time Steven had concluded his story, his arms were wet with tears. Ben told him he better hurry off to school so he wouldn’t be late, and that he hoped he would

see him again.

Ben, too, got up and continued on his journey through town. A loud chattering drew his attention to a nearby tree. He saw two squirrels running from branch to branch. It amazed Ben how carefree the animals were. He had often been told by townspeople that he was free like a wild animal. He didn’t think so!

Unlike the squirrels, he had to search for food, find a place to stay at night, and try to get along with others. Ben began to chuckle.

He continued on his way. He passed an el­ derly couple on the sidewalk with a cheerful “hello.” They both merely glanced at him as they passed by. He passed many people that day—the children would talk to him, but the adults gave him looks of contention. He didn’t expect long conversations on politics or food prices, mainly because he didn’t know much about either of them. He just wanted a simple “Hello,” or a polite “How do you do?” Was that too much to ask? Ben was convinced that in this town it was!

The sun began to cast long shadows as Ben came to the outer limits of the city, this time on the other side. On a parcel of land sat an old, abandoned shed. He knew that he would need something more water-proof tonight, be­ cause the clouds were moving in. Across the road from this building sat a house and barn.

The barn looked freshly painted, and the house looked as if it had just been shingled. An old car sat in the drive next to the house. If not for the car, Ben might have investigated the house for sleeping quarters, but the garage would have to do. In that building an old, rolled up rug made the perfect bed, and his sack, a pillow.

As Ben lay there on the old rug, he couldn’t help but think of the little boy. Who would kidnap a little boy, he wondered. Ben was even more upset, because he knew that there was nothing he could do. After what seemed like hours, he fell asleep.

During the middle of the night rain beganlightly at first, and then steadily stronger. The pounding of the rain woke Ben. He lay there and listened, when suddenly he heard a car door slam and tires squeal. Ben got up to see who it was. As he peered out of a knothole in the dilapated garage door, he was terrified Across the street in the farmhouse, a huge blaze was burning in the second story. Ben leaped to his feet. Leaving his belongings be-

hind, he swung open the garage door and hobbled as fast as his legs would carry him across the road to get a better view. The car that sat by the house was now gone. But was there anyone in the house? He knew he was too old to go in and rescue anyone. Flames were now consuming much of the newly shingled roof, as black smoke billowed above.

Ben’s heart was pumping harder than ever as he cautiously made his way up the porch steps. As he opened the door, he noticed all the trash lying around the house, but he saw no one. In a panic-stricken voice he hollered, “Fire! Fire! Is anyone in here?” He didn’t hear any answer.

He hollered again, but the answer was still the same-nothing. Hobbling inside the front door, he began to investigate. Ben thought that if there were no human beings to save, he might be able to save some of the contents. He looked around, but all he saw was garbage.

Hurrying into the living room, he noticed that it lacked furniture and it too was filled with garbage. The house smelled like a pig pen, and Ben decided he had to get out.

Ben dashed out onto the porch again, but stopped abruptly at the screen door. He looked behind him at a chest that sat nearby. How could he have missed it on the way in? It was an antique, hand-sculptured with gold inlay. As Ben examined the outside of the trunk, he de­ cided to move it off the porch so that it, too, wouldn’t be burned in the fire that was soon to envelop the first story. He bent over to pick it up, but the motion sent a sharp pain scurrying from one rib to another. The only way he could get it out would be to drag it. Propping the door open with one foot, he dragged the old chest off the porch and bounced it down the steps. Ben pulled it nearly to the road, and then collapsed on it in order to regain his strength. He sat there helpless, watching the house fall apart and burn up. No sooner had he recuperated than the fire trucks arrived and began to get the blaze under control. His curi­ osity about the contents of the old trunk heightened as he saw the men work vigorously on the house. Overcome by anxious wondering, he unbuckled the latches and lifted off the cover. There, lying motionless in the bottom of the trunk, was a little boy in a leather poncho and brown pants.

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With stats like these, almost everybodyscholars, coaches, athletes, and the guys in the barber shops and bars-have been trying to analyze why the black athlete is so awesome in so many sports. In a highly controversial maga­ zine article in 1971, Martin Kane summed up the following physical differences that he felt gave the black competitor the edge over his white counterpart:

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1) Blacks tend to have longer limbs, small­ er calves, less fat, and narrower hips than whites, resulting in superior agility.

2) Blacks also have more tendon and less muscle, accounting for their marked superiority in hyperextensibihty and general looseness of joints.

3) Many observers who have worked close­ ly with both black and white athletes contend that blacks have a superior capacity to relax under pressure.

4) Centuries of slavery placed a premium on the superior physical specimen and weeded out the weaklings, so that in time the black genetic structure became superior.

Although Kane referred to experts to back up his findings, his article came to be regarded as conjecture and fabrication, since his evidence was based on famous black athletes only, in­ stead of being taken more scientifically from a random sample of subjects from the black population as a whole.

One of the arguments against the idea of superior black genetics is the wide variety of body shapes and sizes of blacks who have dominated the same sports. There is no one specific body size and shape, black or white, that is unique to that race which will actually determine success in a sport. Consider Calvin Smith (world-record holder for 100 meters) and Hershel Walker, both with world class speed, but with very opposite body frames.

Abdul Jabbar and Bob Lanier both have domi­ nated their position in the NBA for years, but when one tries to find physical similarities bc-

tween the slender Laker center and the road­ block from Milwaukee, it’s very difficult.

If blacks aren’t physically superior to whites in sports, then why do you still see more blacks than whites when you tune into a game on TV? One of the reasons for this is the racial discrimination that existed and which is still around in society today. While whites have always had opportunities open to them to be successful in just about anything, blacks have had sports as one of their only outlets. John Wooden, former coach of UCLA, believes that “the black athlete is excelling so well in athlet­ ics because of the fact it’s one area where he has a chance to excel, and so many other areas have been closed to him.”

Although this racial discrimination against blacks that once hindered them from getting into sports has slackened considerably, there still seems to be a bias in choice of positions.

The up-thc-gut positions in football (like guard, center, quarterback, middle linebacker, and strong safety) and in baseball (catcher, pitcher, shortstop, and second base) as well as coaching and managing positions have traditionally been the sole possession of whites. There are two reasons for this: 1) Coaches often stereotype the supposedly “dumb” black away from these positions, and 2) aware of the stacking against them, many blacks shy away from these posi­ tions.

The prevalence of blacks in sports today can also be accounted for by the lower eco­ nomic status of the black community, which determines not only the sport they will play but also its importance to them. Blacks tend to dominate in sports like basketball, boxing, or track-“cheap” sports which their standard of living allows them to participate in. The cost to play buckets at the park or run track at the public high or boys’ club doesn’t take the kind of bucks that such white-dominated sports as tennis or swimming demand. Blacks are forced to specialize on a fewer number of sports than whites. Since black talents are being channeled into a limited number of sports, it is only natural that their concentration in these sports should pay off in better skills and therefore higher numbers.

Again, because of their lower position on the money ladder, black kids on the average tend to be more competitive athletically and to take sports more seriously than white kids. The

black family can’t always furnish the wide variety of activities that the white household is able to provide for its children. While the white kid is wondering where he’ll ride his mini-bike or go to camp this summer, the black kid will be figuring out how he can improve his jumper and how many summer leagues he’ll be playing in. Because of the higher unemployment among black teenagers, the white kid will be more likely be putting in his eight-hour day working for his uncle while the black kid will be spending his on the playground.

Success in sports also holds out that added dimension of dollar signs to blacks who are on the whole poorer, more unemployed, and have lower paying jobs than whites. Spurred on by the exorbitant contracts of pro athletes (for the average player, $84,000 in the NFL, SI86,000 in baseball, and $215,000 for the NBA player) and past black success, sports is looked to by millions of black youngsters as the way to a college degree, or better yet, a juicy pro contract. It’s no wonder, then, with this inordinate number of black kids brought up on a diet of Renaldo Nehemiah, Moses Malone, and Larry Holmes, that black kids spend so much time on the playgrounds and become better jumpers and a lot quicker than white kids. An uncommonly high number of blacks get into sports because that’s where they are directing most of their talents.

It’s true that certain talents and charac­ teristics must be present in the athlete who wants to excel, and that God has given to some more than others the physical tools to be quicker, stronger, and faster. But the proof that blacks are born with the physical traits to excel over whites in sports seems unfounded and made up. Blacks have become the dominant group in sports because of social influences like discrimination and class-poverty. These two factors have fueled the fire of black partici­ pation in sports and have accounted for the large ratio of blacks channeled toward sports.

Blacks have emerged as the dominant athletes of today because they have been shaped into being a tougher competitor than the white. As Jesse Owens summed it up, “There is no dif­ ference between the races. If the black athlete has been better than his white counterpoint, it’s because he’s hungrier-he wants it more.”

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JUD KROHN-SENIOR My most memorable experience, of course, was performing in the Forum final Camclot this spring. But it was not only because I had a leading role; rather, it was because of the opportunities that the role afforded me of getting to work with and getting to know some very special Christian people. Since it was the first production 1 was intimately involved with, I daily worked with people from town and from here on campus whom I never would have gotten to know well otherwise. The experience is difficult to describe. You're giving of your time, of your talents, of your feelings, simply of yourself. But best of all the people re­ turn to you many times over what you give. For two months we all were united in purpose, in thought, and in striving to do our best. That was the most satisfy­ ing part of it. That’s what will remain a part of me forever.

MIKE SCHULTZ-JUNIOR A few months ago I experienced this year's, if not my entire college career's, most pleasurable occasion. I refer to nothing else than an extravaganza entitled "Owatonna Mama.” A visit to the Mark Hirsch/Dick Kaiser residence is an event in itself, but this visit was planned months in advance and its culmination was very delightful. The fellowship which was enjoyed and the overall atmosphere was one unmatched in my remembrance. Messrs. Hirsch and Kaiser should re­ ceive nothing but compliments for a memorable event.

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KEITH WESSEL-FRESHMAN 1 feel that the event that sticks out foremost in my mind during my frosh year was when the class decided to give Leslie Kuligowski a shower. It provided a good mix for us, since there was no discrimination in who could or who could not participate. That’s what we were really striving for, so I guess we could con­ clude that it was a success.

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Professor Quam begins with an account of father William Richards' service in the Revolu­ tionary War, and then traces John Richards’ life from his birth in 1806 to death in 1874.

Richards' college years, his trip west to Watertown in 1837, his many accomplishments in several fields, and his family all receive thorough treatment. But the book goes beyond these mere facts and attempts to show us just what a talented and fascinating man this was.

The account of his journey west shows us Richards' pioneering spirit and his willingness to undergo hardship. The stories of his many business ventures show us a bold entrepeneur and hard worker. And the discussion of the Oc­ tagon House itself reveals Richards’ ingenuity as well as the loving concern he had for the comfort of those who shared his home.

In the process, the book handles consider­ able material that will be of interest to North­ western students. An example is the chapter on Williams College, where Richards received his education. The school bears striking similarity to our own in many respects, and the book treats its establishment, curriculum and student life—even including a section of the “Laws of Williams College,” a document that makes our Student Handbook look like the “Bill of Rights” by comparison. Then too, many parts of the book strike pretty close to home; they deal with matters that have a direct bearing on the history of Northwestern College. Of special interest is the story of the old cemetery just east of campus, which

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The reader is greeted by any number of old photos, certificates and other primary sources of information. Professor Quam even takes the reader through the celebrated mansion room by room, and relates many tidbits of informa­ tion about the house’s furnishings. It is for this reason that I feel the book’s greatest value would be as a complement to an actual tour of the Octagon House. It would establish the his­ torical value of the things one sees there, as well as making the House’s people come alive.

And making those people come alive is quite obviously Professor Quam’s central con­ cern. This he accomplishes, and as he does so he shows us that Watertown has its own color­ ful history complete with very colorful charac­ ters. No one could fit that description better than John Richards.

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However, this statement is not entirely true.

Persecution does not occur in foreign lands alone. Some of the more vigorous persecutions are right here in America! Recently I read an article in the Bible-Science Newsletter which talked about this. This newsletter is published by a group of Christians. They have a motto on the front of their paper which says: “Dedicated to: special creation, literal Bible interpretation, divine design and purpose in nature, a young earth, a universal Noachian flood, Christ as God and man-our Savior, Christ-centered scientific research.” The article is dated MarchApril, 1984.

This article had many things to say, all of which were not too complimentary for us Christians. A recent Gallup survey in “Chris­ tianity Today” (3/19/82) found that “Highly educated Americans are tolerant of all groups except religious fundamentalists.” The writer, Dr. Jerry Bergman, summed up that poll by saying that “all other groups were far more welcome” and that even when Jews and blacks were persecuted, the amount of people not wanting the current "out group'’ as neighbors wasn’t as high as it is for religious fundamentalists.

So people don’t like us as neighbors; so what? But that isn’t where it ends; that is just the beginning. “The response against college teachers who dare to accept seriously the hy­ pothesis that maybe God has done something at sometime in the past, not uncommonly 245

ranges from denial of promotion, to outright firings, to death threats.” Bergman has docu­ mented over two dozen cases where such people have experienced such persecution.

Some scientists accept some portions of the creation theory and have received death threats.

Bergman continues, “It seems acceptable to be­ lieve that God exists, but once one claims He might have done something in the past, one may be laying one’s life on the line.”

This isn’t the only issue. There is a whole series of issues which have divided our nation, including abortion, prayer in schools, present­ ing creationism opposite evolutionism in the schools, and the like. John Indo wrote in the winter issue of Free Inquiry (a magazine with several editors, one of whom is Thomas Szasz), “Logical thinking is antithetical to ... (funda­ mentalists). Their limited little minds function only in support of parochialist stupidity.

Frankly speaking, we must STOP THEM AT ALL COSTS. ” Not only are we undesircable neighbors but also intellectually inferior. The July 1982 issue of Playboy Magazine quotes a Mr. Wells, “The very fact that so many people persist in such foolishness (as creationism) is educational. It should warn young people of the pernicious in­ fluence that religious doctrine can have on the individual and on society.” The book Darwin­ ism Defended by Michael Ruse states, “Scienti­ fic Creationism is not just wrong, it is ludi­ crously impossible. It is a grotesque parody of human thought, and a downright misuse of human intelligence.”

I could go on for another page (Bergman does and gives quite a substantial amount of proof) but I won't. It is rather obvious what many professors and scientists are saying. But there is one other major point in Bergman’s ar­ ticle which I must mention.

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We can’t get involved in state affairs as a church. And that is fine with me. But this is a two-way street. The following is taken from Bergman’s article: a Seattle zoning department prohibits Bible study in a boarding house near the University of Washington. In Liberty, Kentucky, the city filed a suit against a church because some of its members (no more than a handful) had the habit of getting together once a week to study the Bible. Mayor Bradley of

Los Angeles said that “A Bible study would not be a permissible use in a single-family resi­ dential area . .. since this would be considered a church activity.” This last bit came from an article written in “Liberty” magazine by Samuel Ericcson in the March-April issue of 1982. He also listed five other cases where the state tried to prohibit Bible study, usually un­ der zoning ordinances. Finally, a Court of Ap­ peals in Texas ruled that is is illegal for stu­ dents to voluntarily gather before or after school for prayer or Bible study. Now that’s what I call censorship!

One final quote from the article is by John Whitehead in the “Moody Monthly” (May, 1982). He says, “Alarm bells should be going off very loudly. Every true believer is on a col­ lision course with the government.” Persecu­ tion is not dead in the United States. It is alive and well. And we had better be aware of it be­ fore we find ourselves able to hear God’s Word only at church and not able to read it daily in our own homes.

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Whenever we talked about all of our plans for the future, our projects and goals, each one of them smiled down at us, smugly content. They must know something, we thought, something that you have to be a senior to understand, and so we executed our plans and waited for the magic day when we too would be that old and able to understand the mysteries of life.

Well, now I’m a senior. But I still haven’t figured out what those guys were smiling about.

I still have a lot of unanswered questions, a few doubts, some foggy understandings-just what did all of those seniors know then that I can’t fathom now? About the only thing I’ve be­ come aware of at Northwestern is why we can’t walk on the grass.

I’ve heard that at normal universities people are allowed to go wherever they want on the grass, creating new paths as they go along. They don’t feel bound by any social pressure, either from authorities or peers, to keep on the straight and narrow sidewalks. In fact, people would think they were strange if they talked about preserving all those little blades. Aren’t there plenty more where these came from, and even more beautiful and faster­ growing varieties?

Here at Northwestern, however, we realize that there are many reasons for staying off the grass. First, we have a terrific lawn. The grass is not a real flashy, exotic strain, but it is hardy and beautiful in its own simple way. And it’s healthy-what we have here is good for us and will endure long after this group of students is gone. We don’t have artificial turf here at

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Black and Red this year.

You people really did a super job. God’s bless­ ings to you, Bob, and to the rest of next year’s staff. Have a good time with it, and remember the One who will always carry you through.

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Northwestern; our grass is growing and green.

When something is so wonderfully alive, I want to have no part in destroying it.

I suppose we do have to go on the lawn once in a while in order to keep it in good shape. A little pruning where it gets rangy, a good orderly mowing at regular intervals, peri­ odic edging along the sidewalk-all of these help to preserve what we have. After all, we want to keep the campus looking nice.

But more important is what is at the roots.

I’ve heard from some real good authorities that our lawn’s roots are in very good shape. If they’re watered and fed quite regularly, I sup­ pose one could not find a more ideal situation.

When I watch the caretakers at work, I can tell that they have concern for every little blade, no matter what condition it’s in. That’s some­ thing we can all be thankful for. We have a few different varieties of turf here right now, but the people in charge of such things give each of them what they need in order to stay healthy.

Taken all together, the lawn is lush and alive.

So if anyone wants some more advice from another senior, stay off the grass. When you get the opportunity to contribute to its health, use that time vigorously. Otherwise keep heading for wherever it is you’re going on the straight and narrow sidewalk.

Thanks for the opportunity.

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Minutes of the 1983 Meeting of the Northwestern College Alumni Society Northwestern College May 17,1983 The 105th meeting of the Northwestern College Alumni Society was called to order by the society’s president, Pastor Robert Voss, at 3:09 pm.

The minutes of the 104th annual meeting were accepted as printed in Volume 86, No. 7 of the Black and Red. The roll call carried out by President Carleton Toppe indicated a total of 124 alumni and 7 honorary members present. The class of ’83 was received into membership with 13 members of the class present. Mr. Loren Steele, Mrs. Elmer Kiessling, Mrs. Rudolph Sievert, Mrs. Dudley Rohda, Mrs. Theodore Binhammer and Mrs. Orville Schlenncr were received as honorary members of the society.

Prof. Richard Strobel gave the treasurer’s report showing a balance of $3,180.46 in the savings account. Tutor Keith Free reported for the auditing committee that the books of the treasurer had been audited and found to be accurate and in good order. The treasurer’s report was accepted.

Prof. Edward Lindemann speaking for the nominating committee presented a ballot for the election of officers. After the striking of part of the ballot which called for an election to the nom­ inating committee the ballot was accepted. Elected to one-year terms of office were: Secretary Kent Schroeder Robert Voss President Marvin Otterstatter Treasurer First Vice President Richard Strobel Donald Bitter Chronicler Annin Schultz Second Vice President The project committee’s report was given by its chairman, Pastor Alan Siggelkow. Projects recommended by the committee were: 1. Complete payment for press box (S3,867.83) 2. NWC recruitment filmstrip ($5,000.00) 3. Disk drive for NPS science lecture room ($ 500.00) Separate motions were made to carry out all three projects as funds become available with the order of priority according to the listing above.

Prof. Gary Baumler reported for the banquet committee that there was an outstanding response for the 1983 banquet. 402 advance reservations were received. A motion carried to provide compli­ mentary tickets at future banquets so that alumni and honorary members (and their wives) beyond the 50th anniversary year attend the banquet as guests of the society.

The standing committees (nominating, project and banquet) were thanked for their work.

Pastor Alan Siggelkow reported on the class contact mailing program. Activity in alumni matters by the various classes is in direct proportion to the work done by the class contact people. A mo­ tion carried to thank the contact people for their work.

The Chronicler’s report was given by Prof. Armin Schultz. Members of the society who died in the past year were: Pastor Albert Meier Class of 1921 Pastor Gustav Neumann 1911 Pastor John Hoenecke 1945 Pastor Adolph Buenger 1933 Pastor Elwin Klumb 1968 Pastor Gerhard Albrecht 1927 Pastor Alvin Schabow 1938 Pastor Carl Siegler 1968 Pastor Prof. LeRoy Boemeke, Ph.D. 1952 Mr. John Schaefer 1941 The Chronicler’s report was accepted.

A motion carried to thank the auditing committee and Mrs. Strobel for their work.

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Prof. Donald Sellnow reported on possible changes in the format for Homecoming festivities.

Scant attendance by alumni and students at the Homecoming banquets of recent years has brought about the thought of replacing the formal evening banquet with an informal lunch taking place im­ mediately after the football game. A more formal dinner and program would be held approximately every fourth year.

The name of Pastor Victor Theiste of the class of 1952 who died in September of 1981 was added to the listing in the Chronicler’s report.

Announcements were made and the meeting was adjourned.

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THE FINAL CHAPTER And now, the end is near. We face our final deadline. Having promised that we were a oneterm C&C team, we leave with a whimpering bang. Paul Koelpin and Dan Lcyrer will be taking over and attempting to surpass our un­ successful efforts to avoid the easiest form of humor—the cut down - and remain humorous.

That’s as close to sentimentality as we gel, folks. On with the show.

Our congratulations to Forum for a job more than well done on their presentation of “Camelot.” To our surprise, however, we at C&C, still alias Woodward and Bernstein, found out through no small effort that Lerner and Loewe plagiarized the words and music to their title song. A few minor changes were made, but we were able to produce the original North­ western version. It was entitled, “The Hand­ book," as sung to the tune of the more popu­ larly titled “Camelot.”

"It's true. It’s true. The Dean has made it clear, the students must be oppressed all the year.

A book was writ a distant moon ago here. No Frosh can have a car, TV, or beer.

And there’s a legal limit to the cuts here. The Handbook.

You can be sick but once a semester, Unless you’re Fromm, obey this silly rule.

And there is simply not a quiet place or spot.

To bring girlfriend or mother Than through the back door, and up the side : stairs, and tiptoe quietly to your room.

Unless you have a "Jackson, ” please no fridges.

So hide them well in closet or under desk, j And park your vehicle where it belongs there.

Or it’s a fine!

And don't forget to get up for your breakfast.

We all need fat and high cholesterol, And stop inside the lounge for one more smoke, Dan, So we can 7 breathe. | Ask every person if he’s read the Handbook.

And fine him 20 bucks if he has not.

Don 7 let it be forgot That once there was a spot | j For happily ever (fill in blank) i Than here at Northwestern. ” 253

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C&C QUIZ TIME 1) Why is one dormitory WittenbErg and its twin WartbUrg? (cf. shibboleth and sibboleth) 2) Who is Mike Schwab’s girlfriends?

3) What is Prof. Baumler’s wife's real first name? (It is not Mimi) 4) T or F. Martin Luther really did not die, but secretly moved to the Bahamas where he is living a secluded life and keeping up regular correspondence with President Toppe.

If some of you have been fortunate enough not to have many tests lately, don’t count that blessing too soon. Come Finals Week, you may find yourself lacking in the acquired skill neces­ sary to write a good test, especially the MATCHING SECTION. Don’t despair, though, here is your chance to brush up as you attempt to “Match the Quote.”

- “I love to fish."

- “Does that mean they plopped a chicken in everybody’s pot?”

- “That’s Giants-not to be confused with the profes­ sional baseball team."

- “I wish 1 had just one more pizza.”

- “Dah” - “My boys play hoopsh, ya know?”

- “O.K.”

1. Prof. Korthals 2. Dave Rockhoff 3. Prof. Plitzuweit 4. Wally 5. Jeff Heitsch 6. Instr. Nass and Prof. Schmidt 7. Don Windspcrgcr

- “Maybe I should buy a S. Dean Lindemann ring for Carrie."

PRE-SEM NOTES It is no small deal that Dave Tonak, Paul Schaeffer, Randy Loux, Joel Voss, and a seem­ ing host of others are getting married this sum­ mer, or that Tim Gauger is still seeing Linda Gustafson. Yet all of these seem to be over­ shadowed by the not-so-public announcement of the engagement of a certain housemother Jean Lenz. Our sincere congratulations. For those of you that don't know Miss Lenz’s financee, he was a dorm tutor at NPS. And who says opposites attract? Tutor Free also

caught the “get married to a former tutor” spirit. They will hear the chapel bells chime come August. You better hurry, Tutor Kolander-there cannot be too many available tutors left.

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It seems to be a C&C or B&R tradition to predict the futures of the graduating seniors.

Well, we do not claim to see through the win­ dows of the future, but we do have a little Jean Dixon in us and so here is our attempt to predict what every senior will be doing this summer.

- Ken Brokmcier will find himself a full-time employee lor tiic Fireside Dinner Theater Dance Company.

- Tim Soukup will spend most of his time in­ stalling a new house phone at home.

- Ron Siemens will live in Iowa and sell “Hawks” products.

Kenley Mann will move back to Nebraska to type incredibly fast. He will be working on his own book, “You Too Can Be So Happy You Won’t Believe It.” - A1 Tetzlaff will be injured in a break dance accident.

Jud Krohn will listen to his “Camelot” album.

- Joel Rakos will be pen pals with Jon Lindemann.

- Martin Spriggs will take a year out to learn macrame.

- Until Ken Cherney breaks the habit, he will continue to drive into Watertown every morn­ ing until the middle of the year.

- Henry Koch and Brian Adams will watch their mustaches grow.

- Kevin Lisk will gain back all the weight he lost last summer.

- Mike Foley will travel in and out of Watertown to work through his travel agency.

- Kevin Schultz will be a high school camp counselor.

Mark Gass will travel around the state selling very stale bakery to summer colleges.

- Jim Manthey is already making plans to buy a Quik Mart gas station.

- Paul Schaeffer will be an aerobic dance in­ structor concentrating on ankle exercises.

- Even though Gary Kluball is not a graduat­ ing senior, we would like to tell you what lie’s

going to be doing this summer. He will be working side by side with Andy Bauer and his mother in her new beauty salon—as soon as she gets her license.

— Kelly Voigt will be an organist at Chuck and Cheez.

— Tom Johnston will be a Robin Hood under­ study at a community theater.

— Randy Loux will let his wife work all sum­ mer as he gains thirty pounds.

- Mark Wenzel will take two months doing a Quam in-depth analysis of Geoffrey Kieta poems.

- Vic Turany will enroll at the Fred Astaire Tap Dancing School - Tim Poet ter will be a full-time gardener.

Larry Mose will be a windshield installer.

- Tim Schoeneck has plans to buy another car.

John Sprain will be a golf instructor special­ izing in long-ball hitting.

- Scott Mosher will be in several parking lot accidents.

Mark Paustian will play matchmaker.

- Joel Voss will talk with Tim Soukup a lot on his new house phone.

- Dennis Klatt’s feet will grow another size larger.

Joel Smith will find odd jobs in Oconomowoc at Art’s Cafe and George Webb’s.

- Jon Kuske will try to get his sister to date Gary Kluball again.

- Jim Bartz will be a cycle salesman.

If your name is not mentioned in this sec­ tion, it is not because you were not though of, but because you were edited. And so it is that we end this volume and article—edited.

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BASEBALL After another weather-shortened spring training, the Trojans journeyed to Madison to face MATC in their 1984 opener. Though the weather was the best the Trojans had seen thus far, the Trojan players looked as if they had not yet come out of hibernation, defensively anyway. Seven Trojan errors and 14 hits of their own gave MATC all the boost they needed en route to their 13-9 victory.

Mark Voss led the Trojan offensive attack with two hits, including a triple, and three RBIs, and Tim Soukup added another two hits and two RBIs, but MATC countered with an impressive offense of their own. Firchammcr cleared the fence twice that afternoon for MATC, on£e in each game of the doubleheader.

In the first game, he also added a double to his statistics and two singles for a four for six after­ noon, while Derault went three for five at the plate to give winning pitcher K. Hefty all the support he needed. Freshman John Steinbren­ ner started the game for the Trojans and gave up the first seven runs, although only three were earned. Reliever Dan Reich took the loss.

In the second game, the Trojan bats really came alive. Senior Chuck Westra led the attack with three hits, while Joel Voss, John Stcinbrenner, and Todd Zietlow each added two.

Zietlow also batted in four of the Trojans’ ten runs. On the mound, Tim Soukup went the dis­ tance for the Trojans, picking up eight strike­ outs on his way to a 10-2 victory over losing pitcher Probst.

Marquette came to town for the next doubleheader, and, unfortunately, they went back to Milwaukee a double winnerC.osse and Hopkinson added two more hits in the opener to lead Marquette’s starting pitcher Ninni to a 13-1 five-inning thrashing of the Trojans. Bill NVerth provided what little offense the Trojans had with two of the team’s four hits. Starting pitcher John Hering took the loss for the Trojans.

The second game was more of the same.

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four hits, respectively, for the Warriors, leading the way to a 11-3 crushing of the Trojans. Morhardt picked up the win for Marquette, chalk­ ing up ten strike outs. Once again the Trojan bats were relatively silent as only John Steinbrenner was able to collect two hits. The Warriors jumped out to an early 4-0 first inning lead and never looked back. Dan Reich was the unlucky victim on the mound for the Trojans, although only 5 of the 11 runs which he gave up were earned.

The Trojans' next two battles were also at home as UW, Milwaukee came to town on April 3. Once again, however, the Trojans’ op­ ponents went home happy, taking a pair from Northwestern. In the opener, Milwaukee scattered 11 hits to give their starting pitcher a 5-3 victory. John Steinbrenner started on the mound for the Trojans and gave up only one earned run in the first three innings. Dan Reich then entered the game in relief and suffered his third loss.

In the second game, Hesse picked up a 2-1 victory for Milwaukee, while Knott and Jerdwa accounted for four of UWM’s five hits. Though the Trojans starter, John Hering, went the dis­ tance and gave up only 1 earned run, the Tro­ jan offense simply never came alive MSOE was the next Trojan opponent to come to town. Lack of Trojan hitting and poor Trojan fielding accounted for their fifth straight loss. Benevidcs took advantage of the seven Trojan errors as he picked up a 2-1 victory for MATC. John Steinbrenner took the loss for the Trojans, although he was nearly flawless on the mound, going S innings without an earned run.The Trojans finally came alive in the second game. Tim Soukup was in top form on the mound as he fired his way to a 8-4 victory for his second complete game and second win of the season. With a six run late inning splurge, the Trojan offensive attack drove MATC re­ liever Berman off the mound after only one complete inning. Joel Voss led the way with a two for three afternoon.

RALPH ROSENBERG

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This year’s tennis squad is making the most of the experience of its returning veterans and four newcomers. The four veterans include one senior, Martin Bentz, and three juniors—Dan Leyrer, Brad Pearson, and Paul Koelpin. The newcomers are junior Phil Henning and fresh­ men Tim Henning, Fred Schleg, and Eric Raasch. Officially, Instructor Nass is the team’s coach, but this is another area where the team makes use of its veterans, for the bulk of its actual coaching is handled by the team's one and only senior.

The team started its season on the road in Madison, where they faced MATC on April 5.

After the singles, which included two threesetters, the Trojans stood 3-3. Bentz was in his third set when his opponent decided to take an early shower, while the elder Henning lost his three-set match. The Trojan netters swept the doubles. Bentz and Leyrer won an exciting three-set match, while Pearson and Koelpin, and Schleg and Raasch handled their oppo­ nents in two.

On the following Saturday, the Trojans were off to Beloit where they met some very stiff competition. Although it was a beautiful day, they were left with little to cheer about, for Beloit swept the match 9-0. Leyrer went down the hardest, suffering a heartbreaking three-setter loss.

The next week, on April 9, the team was on the road to Whitewater. There they ran again into tough competition and poor weather conditions didn't help matters. Throughout the singles, it rained, and finally the meet was post­ poned. Before the postponement, the team had lost five singles matches and one exhibition match. Schleg won an exhibition match, and Bentz split the first two sets with his opponent.

The match has not yet been rescheduled for completion.

Later that week, on April 11, the team had its only home meet. It turned out a success, as the Trojans posted a 6-3 win over Concordia, Milwaukee. The meet included four three-set­ ters. Leyrer and the younger Henning each won their singles matches in three sets, while Phil Henning won in two. In doubles, Bentz and Leyrer won in three, but Pearson and Koelpin lost in three. Schleg and Raasch took theirs in two.

After returning from Easter vacation, the team travelled to Lakeland College for a meet which had previously been postponed. After the singles, the teams were split 3-3. To save time, they played ten-game pro-sets in the doubles matches. Bentz and Leyrer teamed up to blank their opponents, while Schleg and Raasch lost. The two Hennings teamed up to win their doubles match, and the Trojan netters won 5-4.

Only one dual meet now remains for the Trojans. They will next take their 3-1 dual meet record to the Lawrence Invitational, and then to the conference meet back at Lakeland.

PHIL HENNING GOLF Bad weather delayed the opening of the golf season by forcing the cancellation of the first meet which had been scheduled against Beloit on April 12. Nevertheless, two days later, despite bad weather conditions once again, the linksters travelled to Green Lake to face Ripon and Lakeland. Joel Smith led the field with an 88, but it was not enough as the Trojans were defeated by Ripon, 459-447. All was not lost, however, for they conquered their Sheboygan opponents by an astonishing margin of more than 100 strokes. Martin Spriggs shot 92, while Tim Satorius, Keith Schreiner, and Mark Buske all carded 93s.

On April 16 the team was at it again for their first home match at the friendly confines of the Watertown Country Club. MATC and the Sem were the challengers. Though the weather still was not favorable, Tim Satorius shot a 39 to lead the team to a 171-173 victory over MATC in a shortened nine-hole match, while the Sem brought up the rear with a score of 180. Smith shot 43, Buske 44, and Spriggs 45 to round out the scoring for the Trojans.

Thus the golfers are off to a successful 3-1 start. They hope to add to their success in the remaining five meets of the season, including the traditional Alumni match on May 7.

MARK BUSKE TRACK The Trojan tracksters opened up their ’84 campaign on March 24 with an indoor warm-up 258

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meet against St. Norbert’s College in DePere.

Since the Knights had practiced all winter on their small 160 yard track, it wasn’t too sur­ prising that they controlled the battle. Some indications of what was in store for the Trojans were encouraging, however. Co-captain Gene Sims won the triple jump and Mike Schultz captured the pole vault competition, while Ross Stelljes was busy setting a new school record for the 1000 yard indoor run with a 2:29.4 effort.

A week later the Trojans again found them­ selves indoors in DePere, this time for the St. Norbert’s Invitational. Schultz again won the pole vault, and Sims took a second in both the triple jump and the long jump. Seconds were also captured by Joe Schlawin in the pole vault and Steve Luchterhand in the 440, while a fourth was picked up by Brian Keller in the 200. In addition, four school records were shattered that afternoon. Bill Sebald won the shot put with a record put of 44’8'/2”; the 4-lap relay team of Sims, Smith, Winterstein, and Keller finished third with a record time of 1:11.9; Winterstein placed fifth in the 300 with a new record 37.0 time; and Ross Stelljes set the fourth record of the day with his fourth place time of 10:16.7 in the 3200 meter run.

The team journeyed next to Chicago for the first outdoor meet of the year. There the weather was exceptionally beautiful for the conquest of North Park and Concordia River Forest. Luchterhand won the 400, the Trojans took the 400 relay, and Phil Malchow won the javelin. The mile relay team of Winterstein, Schlawin, Kemnitz, and Luchterhand pulled off a first place finish to win the meet. NWC finished with 76 points, North Park with 72, and River Forest with 29.

The State Small College meet in Ripon on a cold and windy Saturday was next up for the Trojans. Sebald placed fifth in the shot and sixth in the discus, while Sims also placed twice with a third in the long jump and a sixth in the triple jump. In the pole vault, Schultz placed second and Schlawin got third. Malchow finished second in the javelin, and Keller sixth in the 200. Dennis Klatt placed sixth in the 110 meter high hurdles; Stelljes third in the 10,000; Luchterhand fifth in the 440, and the 400 meter relay team finished sixth.

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Schultz and Schlawin finished first and second, respectively, in the pole vault, while Sims and Kemnitz did the same in the long jump. Mal­ chow won the javelin, and Luchterhand look the 400. Seconds were taken by Jay Kempf in the 400, Duane Schmeichel in the 800, and Kemnitz in the 400 high hurdles.

The Trojans collected a partial team for the Viking Invitational at Lawrence, which was held over Easter vacation. Sebald took fourths in both the shot and the discus, and Malchow was second in the javelin. A first place in the weightmen’s relay went to the team of Sebald, Malchow, Schlawin, and Kemnitz, as they also set a new school record at 48.65 seconds.

At the Whitewater Invitational on April 24, Malchow again garnered a second place in the javelin, and Sebald placed fourth in the shot and sixth in the discus. Sims placed fourth in the long jump, and Schultz and Schlawin were fourth and fifth in the pole vault, respectively.

On the following day, the Trojans drove to Lawrence after the Arbor Day festivities for a dual meet. Schultz won the pole vault, while Sims won both the long jump and the triple jump. Malchow won the javelin, and Sebald placed first in the discus and second in the shot.

Scott Licht finished second in the discus. Three new school records were set with Luchterhand taking first in the 400 at 52.67; Sims, Schlawin, Winterstein, and Keller running 45.6 in the 400 relay; and Winterstein, Schlawin, Kempf, and Luchterhand running a 3:35.2 mile relay which broke the old record of 3:39.03: Keller just missed setting another record in the 100 meter run. The Trojans came up short, however, as the final score was Lawrence 82, Northwestern 59. The three meets which remain arc the Knight Invitational, and two duals with Con­ cordia River Forest and cross-town rival Maranatha.

Coach Kruse is excited about the future prospects of the track program, since there are only two seniors, Dennis Klatt and co-captain Scott Licht, on this year’s team. The six juniors, one sophomore, and seven freshmen form a solid base for next year’s team. With such out­ standing members as Malchow and Sims, and faithful team members such as Brent Merten and “The Tripper” Carl Hochmuth, good times loom on the horizon for the Trojans.

JIM WINTERSTEIN

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INDEX - VOLUME 87 31,54, 90,152,202,233, 251-minutcs ALUMNI (M. Rauh).............................. • • • • • ■ • ; • ........... 23,52,113,144, 173, 230,253 CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM (T. Nelson & A. Schaeffer) ............40,81, 106,141,161,211,241 CAMPUS COMMENTS (K. Brokmcier)..........................

COMMENCEMENT ORATIONS .^ . .

T „ L 8 Graduation-A Time to Reflect on Life s Certainties-J. Schone 10 The Beginning of a Human Conflict—B. Ragner.......................... ,25,56,91,126,179 DUMMHEITEN AUS DER VERGANGENHEIT................................

EDITORIALS 61 Whatever Happened to the Boom Babies?-B. Schuerman 62 Lest We Forget-A. Gawel.............................................................

66 Who’s the Best?-J. Voss, M. Bcntz, L. Mose.............................

71 Blinded by Science-J. Krohn (pictorial)......................................

74 Bethesda-J. Liebenow, J. Thom ford (pictorial).......................

76 The Liver Threat-S. Ude.............................................................

102 Nutrition and the Christian Lifc-M. Turany.............................

103 The Computer: Friend or Foc-J. Hoh.........................................

108 Luther: Three Vicws-B. Schuerman, M.Wildauer, J. Rakos . .

131 Sights of Christmas-J. Krohn (pictorial)......................................

134 “The Times, They Arc A-Changin’ ”-K. Chcrncy....................

136 Central America: Their Wars, Our Choices-T. Schultz...............

245 The New Minorities To Hatc-B. Schuerman.............................

FEATURES AND ESSAYS 33 Cycling for Fitness-M. Grams.................................................... ..

38 New News on Financial Aids-B. Schuerman..........................

41 A Course of Less Rcsistancc-K. Chcrncy................................

58 Our Own Computer Rcvolution-T. Schultz.............................

65 New Faces?-P. Prange................................................................

73 NWC’s Finest-J. Thomford..........................................................

93 A 300-ycar-old Bond-J. Hoh....................................................

99 Nature’s Holocaust-B. Tackmier..............................................

127 “Mommy, What Is The Angel Saying?”-M. Gass....................

158 The Unknown Champion-M. Grams.........................................

181 The Executive Mansion in the Sky-J. Hoh .............................

185 Rajnecshpuram-B. Schuerman.................................................

189 Downhill Skiing-R. Loux..........................................................

189 Cross-Country Skiing-C. Ochlkc..............................................

191 The Year of the Big Brothcr-M. Gass.....................................

203 Gutenberg’s New Idea-B. Timmcrmann..................................

208 Doctor Sullivan-T. Schocneck.................................................

212 Professor Frickc-J. Thomford...................................................

216 Nuclear War and You-T. Schultz..............................................

225 Facing Evolution-J. Hoh...................................................... .

239 Black Dominance In Sports-J. Kuske.....................................

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2 Darion Was Here-A. Stohlman....................

45 OfCourse-B. Krueger..................................

138 The First Christmas Tree-J. Hoh.................

153 Take Care-P. Prange.....................................

166 Wundcrkind-K. Cherney.............................

226 The Consolation of Philosophy-K. Chemey 234 Treasure Chest-B. Knippel..........................

7, 36, 79,92,140,162,180, 224, 250 PAULINDROMES (P. Prange)...............................

POETRY 1 Soul of an Old Machine-P. Prange 32 hamlet in relief-P. Prange............

57 Bitter Herb-J. Liebenow...........

63 One Walks-A. Stohlman..............

96 Autumn-K. Cherney....................

101 Owed to a Mountain Dew-S. Nuss 175 Sunday Morning-arte.................

183 Immortality-arte..........................

47,82,115,147,178,195,232,242 REVIEWS (various authors)................. .27,50,87,121,150,169,199, 257 SPORTS (ed. R. Rosenberg)................. .........................inside back cover WHAT’S THE SCENARIO (J. Voss) . .

MISCELLANEOUS 13 Senior Biographies-J. Balge, D. Bostedt, P. Leyrer, J. Schone 21 Tau Delta Theta..........................................................................

44 In Memoriam.............................................................................

139 Random Note*..........................................................................

247 Periodic Table.............................................................................

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Baseball at home vs. Concordia

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Alumni golfers’ match here

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