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Ecce Ego, Mitte Me

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Our Last New Tutor

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Editor-in-Chief Steven Brockdorf Managing Editor Joe Miller Business Manager Nate Wagenknecht Layout Editor Stephen Daley Advertising/Circulation Manager Tim Schwartz Sports Editor Bart Brauer

Cartoonist Matt Kuske Alumni Dave Rau Mike Weigand Staff Writers Brady Coleman Matt Crick Cory Denekamp Sam Hacker Dave Koehler Paul Meier Andrew Schroer

Dave Shillling Tim Smith John Toppe Campus & Classroom Matt Brown Jeff Dunn Jeff Schmidt Managing Editor’s Staff Brian Page Andrew Palmquist Brian Pechman Kevin Walker

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Editorial

by Steven Brockdorf

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Perhaps it is more fitting than we realized that each month the Black & Red is contemplating one of the windows of our chapel. Now, when we cannot even enter our beloved chapel, we can ponder just one aspect of what makes it so special. In our chapel windows we see how God has been our help through all of history. They remind us of Noah, Paul, and other saints. They also remind us that God is our hope for the future. This month we turn to the window which urges us to seek God’s counsel.

Returning from a summer of work in Ukraine, Cory Denekamp and I spent a day in Prague. When we arrived at the pension where we would spend two nights, the manager spent a considerable amount of time telling us where to go, what to see, and how to get there. She was very proud of her beautiful city and wanted us to enjoy our visit. She showed her concern for her guests by also telling us where not to go. "Nur klein Geld," she stressed, cautioning us not to take much money with us if we went to Wenzeslass Square at night.

We set out to experience Prague, and found ourselves walking in an exciting, beautiful city. It glitters with gold, and at eveiy turn something

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caught our eye. There were swans swimming in the Vltava. We passed a blind couple singing opera on the Charles Bridge accompanied by an accordion.

Walking without knowing where we were going, we made our way up a long arcing stairs with high walls on either side. At the top we chanced upon the palace at the changing of the guard. Other musicians stopped playing while the palace guard played from the palace window. Every where we looked, every lamp post, every doorway was a sculpture. Still, there was danger, but we were prepared because of the counsel we had received.

Life is not so different from a day in Prague. We are here only for a short time, and we do not always know where we are going. Life is full of many beautiful and exciting things. We can easily get so caught up in them that we do not see the danger. We want to say, "It won’t happen to me, I’ll never lose my faith." Yet even the apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:27: "I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified" (NASB).

Yes life is full of danger. Thankfully, we have the counsel of God to guide us, and the privilege as Christians to counsel others. God grant that they, and we, heed His counsel.

Thank you to everyone who helped get out the last issue.

Special thanks to President Braun and Dean Lindemann who looked over and approved the copy in record time! Thanks also to Pastor Toppe and DMLC student Laura Hatter who helped assemble it, Jeff Scott and Matt Schwartz who helped get it sent out. Finally, thank you Mr. Wendt for rearranging your life in order to print it for us by graduation. If I remember correctly, the whole process, from receiving copy from the writers to mailing, took less than two weeks!

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by Dave Shilling It’s another year for us here at Northwestern. Some of us have just started college years while others are continuing them or finishing up. For the past 130 years young men have continued this same pattern on our campus.

This is not the same campus we had a number of years ago. We can easily look at the two pictures on the cafeteria wall and see just how much Northwestern has changed.

The road which used to come in between the chapel and library/science buildings is no longer there. The four story dorm was torn down so another could be built.

Even the sprinter has a new place.

This will be the biggest change that our Northwestern family has faced. But if we look back throughout our history what have we seen? Christ has continually led young men to prepare themselves for the pastoral ministry. We also know that He will continue to lead young men to prepare themselves for that same goal, just as Ephesians 4:11-13 promises, "It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of ' *ist may be built up u« ) we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."

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In his sermon in the opening service, President Braun set the tone for the year and gave us each a goal to reach for. We have so many things to be thankful to God for. Things He’s done for us in the past, present and future. For all the blessings He has given us, "Let us make this a year of praise!"

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Text; Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol Him, all you peoples. For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. (Psalm 117) The time has come for us to start another year at Northwestern College. For those who have come here for the first time as students, much will be new. Perhaps it is the first time you will experience college life. It’s different from being in high school; you will find that out quickly. For you this will be a time of adjustment to more freedom and more study. For our returning students and faculty, this year will bring some new changes. A look at the construction on campus underscores the changes. Even meeting here in the auditorium instead of the chapel for this opening service signals the changes. The time has come for change. The faculty has changed since May; the campus has changed. The changes will continue. What shall we make of this last year of Northwestern College? As we begin, I want to make this last year of NWC an important one -a year you will all remember. How can we do it as we confront the disappearance of Northwestern and the problems created by the construction. I submit this is a time when we must turn to the Lord. The psalm before us urges us to praise the Lord. Yes, THE TIME HAS COME FOR PRAISE. The psalmist suggests that we can praise the Lord because of his love toward us and because of his eternal faithfulness.

If we are to think carefully about God’s love toward us, we must first of all look at ourselves.

We learn to understand God’s love for us when we consider who and what we are. All too often we think that we are the center of everything and in control of what we see. But in reality, we are small human beings living on a small planet in the vast universe. A look at the sky on a dark starry night reveals just that. Yes, we are limited creatures on a tiny spot in a beautiful and vast universe.

We are tossed about by the forces of nature; we only think that we are important and powerful.

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When we turn our attention away from the universe to this small planet, we soon discover that we have limited intelligence too. When we consider the history and thought of mankind during the time he has been on earth, we conclude that we are nothing by comparison to Caesar, Milton, Washington or others. What conclusion can we come to but that we are at best limited in power and intelligence? As students you have come here to learn some of the thoughts and actions of men and women throughout the history of the earth. The best you can hope is to learn some of it. Some of you will learn it better than others, but even the best student and the best professor knows only a little.

God wants us to come to these conclusions and desires to take us one step more by giving us His law. According to His law we are worse than just limited and powerless human beings. We are sinners, rebelling against Him. We fail to keep His commands as He demands. Before we come to faith, we are dead in trespasses and sins. We cannot by our own reason or power believe or move toward God. Even after we come to know God and His love for us, we sin. We don’t always put Him first. We come to worship grudgingly without the joy of hearing God’s message. Our minds harbor thoughts of anger, bitterness, and revenge. Even our best efforts, God tells us, are nothing but filthy rags When we come to understand these things about ourselves, then we can appreciate the greatness of God’s love for us. The love which the psalmist mentions is grace, that is, God’s undeserved love for us. God’s grace is so great because we are absolutely unworthy of it L on to Paul writing about this grace of God, "When we were still powerless, Christ dice! ' the ungodly...While we were still powerless, Christ died for us" (Rom. 5,6,8) and the passe.

• all learned in confirmation class, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-ami i • i not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Eph. 2:8).

Not only did God provide forgiveness and eternal life in Christ, but He also brought us to faith. When we came into this world, God saw to it that we came to know Jesus and believe in Him. We couldn’t come to that knowledge and faith on our own. He worked on our stony hearts through the gospel in baptism and the word to create faith within-to change our stony hearts to living, believing hearts. He did it. Not one of us can claim that we have decided to become Christian.

What wonderful grace! We have come to know Jesus. Yes, it is time to praise Him for His grace.

With you I have the "power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide, and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge ." (Eph. 3:19).

Neither my whole lifetime nor yours would not be enough time to finish our song of praise, but I will suggest that we can easily find additional reasons to praise God. By His grace and mercy He has moved us to serve Him. We are unusual in this world. First, because as believers in Jesus we are a small minority. Second, God has worked in our hearts a desire to serve Him, and we desire to share His love with others. In spite of our faults and weaknesses, He loves us and gives us the honor of serving Him. In one way or another we have come here to Northwestern College to serve the Lord who has redeemed and sanctified us. This school is unlike any other in the world. As a faculty God has brought us here to help young men prepare for the pastoral ministry. For 130 years this school has quietly done its job. Students like you have come here and grown up They have ceased to be boys

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and have become men—men who desire to serve God. Many have chosen to continue their training at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and become pastors. God’s mercy to us is great.

The time has come for us to praise God. I want to praise God for what He has done for me.

I am a redeemed and sanctified child of God. I do not deserve to speak those words, but God has worked within me the power to speak them. He has also worked within me the desire to serve Him. I praise Him for the opportunities He has given me as pastor, professor, and president.

As I look at you I praise Him for what He has done in your hearts. He has brought you to faith too. In spite of all your faults He has brought you here to study and prepare to bring His word to others. I praise Him for you and for my brothers on the faculty The time has come to praise God for what He has worked within all of us and for the privilege of serving Him here at Northwestern either as students or as professors. I praise God for making me - all of us - a part of 130 years of service. Each one of us has taken a place next to those who have also labored here. They too have known the Savior’s love and received the honor of service in His kingdom. The time has come to praise God for His great grace to us as individuals and as a synod.

Over 130 years of Northwestern’s history we have seen many changes. Northwestern came into .. -once at the end of the Civil War. Over time this little college has witnessed the depression world wars, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and the development of social security • ' noctive service. While we praise God for His mercy toward us, we can also praise God for .. rlasting faithfulness.

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., io many changes have occurred over the years, all that God has done for each of us . d. When we have failed in our personal lives, He has remained faithful with His and love When there were dark days in the history of this college, the Lord has ,i Kful to His promises. That too is a reason for us to praise the Lord. He has not through the difficulties and through the changes.

During all these years the Lord has kept us faithful. The record of His faithfulness is the Scripture. They announce His promises of love, forgiveness, strength, and courage in the face of life’s fluctuations. When we have heard that Word of God over the years, as students or as professors, God worked through it. His Holy Spirit worked through the Word to make us and others faithful stewards of the mysteries of God. By His mercy He urged us to learn His Word, and then as we studied the Word, He worked within us to keep our faith strong, to give us courage, to give us strength to serve Him. The essential part of Northwestern has been the Word of God. Clearly the time has come for me to praise God. I praise Him for His mercy. I have been given the rare privilege to study His Word. As I worked through this text in the original Hebrew, I thought of all those throughout history who have had the opportunity to look at these words and study them as I did. Working through the original provided insight and strength to me as it had for countless others over the years. I praise God that I could look at these words and gain from them. I took my place along with the others through the centuries who did it. I want you to share that wonderful privilege. That is why you are here. You will gain the language skills necessary to study God’s Word. I praise God that you desire to be here and gain the skills so that you too can

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mine the Scriptures in the original. I work toward that end, and I have spent much of my energy to make it so.

I have come to know the unparalleled value of God’s Word in another way too. In the past year I have been in the depths of depression and frustration many times. During those dark days, I have found the Word of God to be a faithful companion. I’ve turned to the words of God and gained strength, comfort and encouragement. I want to praise God for the miracle He has worked within me. Because He has driven me to the Word, I trust less in myself than I did. I trust less in others.

I trust more in God’s Word. That is a miracle which God has worked through the Word, and the time has come for me to praise Him for what He has done. He has taken a weak and bruised reed and strengthened it to stand straight.

Such a miracle does not only occur in me. God allows trials to enter all our lives. In those trials God directs us to His Word, and in that Word we gain strength and comfort. So we "rejoice in our sufferings" (Rom 5:3) as Paul says. Often we find it so difficult to rejoice in the midst of great trials, but when we catch a glimpse of what God is doing, we can marvel at His care. The time has come for me to praise Him for His faithfulness to me in the midst of all the changes I have seen. I encourage you to join me in praising Him. I am confident that He will remain faithful to His promises in the changes ahead Let me trust in Him, not in myself or in others, and I will continue to praise Him for his faithfulness.

Allow me to make a brief observation about this psalm. This little psalm in the central c 1 .ter of the Bible. Of course, the chapter numbers and verse divisions are man made Butatth. . ter of the Scripture as we know them, God has placed this little gem -- a psalm of praise At tlv • > .'.er of every Christian life there can also be praise. We have much for which to praise God. Ki n rcy is great and His faithfulness is everlasting. I desire that this song of praise be the center si the remaining portion of my life. I wish not to concentrate on the failures of others or my own, and there are many. I want to praise God. I ask you to join me. Together we can make praise the cen ler of our lives. We can make praise the center of this last year of Northwestern College. The time has come for praise.

Those who travelled to Jerusalem for the festivals travelled the roads together singing the psalms. This psalm was probably one of those used by Jewish pilgrims on their way to worship God and celebrate the Passover or one of the other festivals. We are on the road to Jerusalem too.

But we are not headed to any earthly city, but a new Jerusalem There God promises we will not ciy or mourn. Death and pain will be banished from that city of God. By God’s grace we have been placed on the road to that heavenly city. We do not travel alone. We travel this short life together with others along the road. For a brief moment we travel together, and we hail others along the road to join us. As we travel to this new Jerusalem, let us sing praise to God for all He has done as the ancient pilgrims did.

The time has come for praise at Northwestern College. We will encounter many distractions.

Construction problems, frustration with the process of amalgamation, frustration with each other will challenge vis all. Let us start by making praise the center of our individual lives this year. It will be a year of transition and change. Make it a year of praise too.

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Prayer for the Opening Service of the 1994-1995 School Year

by Prof. Paul Eickmann 0 Lord, our Creator and our Father, You swing the world around the sun to this season and bring our school to its one-hundred-thirtieth new year. We sinners are unworthy to stand before You here to speak Your praise. But 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being" (Rev. 4:11). For work and rest, for earning and recreat ion, for the love and encouragement of fathers, mothers, friends and dear ones, we praise You, Lord.

O Lord. our Savior and Redeemer, you came to earth seeking us, by Your Gospel Word Yoi i . ad us, you daily bring us to repentance, forgive us all our sins and welcome us back i) •’our service. "Worthy is the Lamb to receive power and wealth and wisdom and stre b and honor and glory and praise" (Rev. 5:9, 10). For Your mercy and forgiven* or calling us together to follow You, for Your church’s precious mission of speaking • j* Word to our fellow sinners everywhere, we worship You, Lord.

O Loi Holy Spirit, by Your Gospel in Word and Sacraments You create and strengthen Christian faith in us. As we begin another year of teaching and learning Your Word and other useful knowledge, we pray for Your blessing on our synod and its officials, on this old Northwestern, on the new college which is aborning, on the growing prep school here on this campus, on our President John Braun, on our Board of Control, on each member of the faculty and on every student who stands before You here. We glorify You, O Lord, that You "have made [us] to be a kingdom of priests to serve our God" (Rev. 5:10).

"To Him who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might for ever and ever....AMEN." (Rev. 5:13,14).

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"So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything..."

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"This sermon is not going to do anyone any good written like this," I said to myself as I was swishing yet another crumpled piece of paper into an already overflowing trashbasket. Just then, as I was about to give the troublesome section another go, a voice interrupted the frustrated silence of my office.

"Pastor, could I have a word with you?"

After making a squeakless pivot in my new desk chair, I saw it was one of the evangelism board members. His name was Erick.

"Sure, have a seat." I encouraged him, as he stood in the doorway looking rather uncertain. "What can I help you with?"

After sitting down, Erick paused for a moment and then said, "I just finished talking with Mr. Conti. You know, the gentleman I was telling you about."

"Yes, I remember the name."

"Well, anyway...he started rather dejectedly, "I had the opportunity to talk to him about Jesus."

Surprised at the downcast tone of his voice considering the Good News, I prodded him. "You certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be very happy about the opportunity. Did something go wrong?"

"Yes, something did go wrong!" Erick replied with frustration, as he leaned forward in his chair. Upon hearing his response to

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my question, I guessed that the reason why Erick was sitting in front of me was either one of two things: Either something happened which he didn't expect, or something happened which he didn't understand, and he wanted to know why. I decided that it would be best to get right to the heart of the matter.

"Erick," I said, "what went wrong?" He looked at me, but didn't answer right away, as he appeared to be searching for the right words.

Then, with just a bit of the frustration draining from his face, Erick confessed, "I think I messed up."

"Why do you think that?" I questioned back.

"Well," he replied with a hint of self-pity in his voice, "I just couldn't convince Mr. Conti to believe Jesus was his Lord and Savior." And looking straight into my eyes, the youngest member of the evangelism board continued, "And I want to know what I did wrong..."

"And I want to know what I did wrong." "And I want to know what I did wrong." "And I want to know what I did wrong." These are very familiar words to each of us. Words which we recognize as being born out of the prompting of the natural law which is written on each of our hearts by God. And if we think a little deeper, we can also find that these words indicate the unceasing activity of the human being's boastful pride which always strives to claim success for itself. Finally, they are words which many times confirm a realization that we have wronged somebody through our actions and demonstrate a proper desire to avoid the same mistake again. And yes, we have all spoken them at one time or another in our lives. Unfortunately, they are words which

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are now heard more and more in the realm of church evangelism efforts. As a result of this ever growing but misplaced emphasis on man’s responsibility in bringing people to faith, I become saddened to think how we as sinful human beings so often dishonor the pure Word of God by listening to our law-motivated hearts instead of listening to the clear words of Scripture. So with this in mind, I would like to give a short encouraging reminder to direct each of us back to where we will always find the power of salvation for everyone that believes.

When we think of evangelists, those who bring God’s Good News to unbelieving hearts, there is, of course, one man in Scripture whose name will always come to mind first. His name was Paul the Apostle. This was a man who had a thorough understanding of Scripture and encouraged others to strive for the same, as he wrote to his dear brother Timothy, "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who correctly handles the word of truth." Paul was also a man of great zeal for the Lord, who again encouraged others to do the same as evidenced through his words in Romans 12:11, "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." But most importantly, he was a man who understood from where these gifts came, as he confesses in 1 Corinthians 15:9-11, "For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I but the grace of God that was with me." Having his foundation squared firmly on the

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chief cornerstone Jesus Christ, he could write with all confidence and humility in 1 Corinthians 2:1-4, "When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom, as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I came to you in weakness and with much trembling.

My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on man’s wisdom but on God’s power." This man Paul, called to faith by the gift of God given him through the working of God’s power, is the prime example needed to highlight the essentiality of sound doctrine. He understood his place as a servant of God. For I am convinced that if he had not held to sound Christian doctrine, he would not have kept his humility or his confidence.

As we return to the conversation with which I began this article, we see an evangelism board member who should have been rejoicing that God counted him worthy to proclaim the message of salvation to an unbeliever, regardless of the results. But instead, we found him dejected because he assumed he did something wrong in his method of presentation, therefore making himself Erick’s error was responsible for Mr. Conti’s unbelief, misunderstanding sin and grace. This misunderstanding was the very reason Erick put all his hope in correct methodology instead of in correct doctrine. The proper approach to evangelism is, like all things in Christ’s church, dependant on proper teaching of doctrine. For when a church body states in its confession of faith

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that "neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow," then its Christian workers are armed with this same knowledge as they work the trenches and experience both joy and sorrow.

Thankfully, I am a member of one of the remaining few confessional church bodies still holding to the pure teachings of Scripture. Therefore as I go out into the world, Lord willing, as a pastor, I am confident knowing that I am a mere jar of clay in the hands of my God. He will use His Word as it passes through my lips, and He promises through the prophet Isaiah that it will not return empty. It will never be up to me to somehow make the Word more presentable and applicable for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives as if it wore somehow ineffective in its current form. For as the writer of Hebrews declares, "The Word of God is living and active. Sharper that any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing .ml and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." So as we carry the message of sin and grace to a fallen, rebellious world, hold fast to the words of the Apostle Paul, "I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes."

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Ecce Ego, Mitte Me

by Brady Coleman Just when I think that I’m finished, When I feel like my life is through.

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If I praised You day and night, And tried my best to do Your will, Although my words would all take flight, You deserve so much more still.

Allow me to see Your glory.

No matter what the case may be.

Lord, let me tell Your story.

Here am I, send me, send me.

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Portrait of a Pastor

by Dave Rau The first day I was back on to the British schools until campus I heard, "Who is that? independence came in 1964.

Is that the new tutor?" Now I He attended Lusaka Boys’ had met Tutor Arnold before, School and then the and I knew that it wasn’t him. international school. He was After I had also met the man about confirmed in 1967. taking a test to whom they were see if his father’s That ,---- , asking, personal tutoring man was in Latin had Professor Paul prepared him Wendland.

Professor adequately, he Wendland was entered Prep as a born in Benton quartaner in Harbor, MI on 19 6 8.

He September 1, graduated from 1953. His father NPS in 1970, was a pastor in NWC in 1974, Prof. Paul Wendland Benton Harbor and the until ’62 when he Seminary in took a call to set 1979. up a worker training program He remembers being in in the Federation of Rhodesia school during the time of the and Nyasaland. Our professor American anti-war movement, grew up there, originally going and how it affected both faculty

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and students of Northwestern.

The rebelliousness of students throughout America had its impact even in Watertown. He recalls a rumor current among his classmates at the time, to the effect that someone on the faculty had characterized their class as "the worst since ’09."

At Northwestern, however, the rebelliousness stayed within limits. The students generally did not try to push things too far. All in all, it wasn’t the easiest time for faculty or studentrr to live through.

He a so remembers most vividly v feeling of drifting, of life on hold while in college.

"You’re not going to be done when you get done with college, and so you felt like, We just need to get through this for life to begin.’" He believed that this attitude only added to their problems. "It was hard at times to keep the goal of the ministry bright and shiny before us. Especially since many subjects we were taking were not directly involved with ministry. It was hard to see the connection. You don’t see the

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relevance. This contributed to the feeling of aimlessness."

To students who may have similar feelings now, Prof.

Wendland offers this advice, "Be patient; this is normal. It comes with the territory."

Though these feelings can’t be entirely avoided, perhaps we tend to exaggerate their importance. "Keep at it and give the Seminary a shot."

Professor Wendland said that he had not been certain he wanted to be a pastor when he was at Northwestern. Unsure what to do, he ended up following his father’s advice to keep at it. The Seminary made the difference for him; there all the pieces fell at last into place.

Translating through the New Testament in Greek with Professor Becker had the greatest impact on him.

Prof. Wendland understands that students are being asked to take it on trust that this is the best way to educate our future pastors.

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tools, which you use not only at the Seminary, but in dealing with each new situation in life as it arises."

You may ask yourself, "Why would someone want to move here for one year, knowing that in another year he would have to pack up his family and move again?" He knew it would be difficult, especially for his wife and children, but says, "What’s important is to keep in mind why we are doing what we are doing. We are here because of Christ. If He brought us here, He can keep us here or He can bring us to the new place with new friends and people. We must keep our eyes focused on who our Savior is. It’s like David facing Goliath. David approached him in the name of the Lord, so we must approach thecomingyearsinthenameof the Lord. If we do that, we will be fine. He will work all things to the good of those who love Him." We need to watch out that we don’t make religion into an academic thing. Our walk with Christ is not academic. He

daily gives us the heart to repent of our sins and to do all things for His sake. With this in mind, we can’t lose wherever As far as our we go. pastoral-training system is concerned, we can’t afford to lose the vision of equipping pastors who can "stand on their own two theological feet and serve their people under Christ in love. We may debate about whether we want pastors who are better at academics or better with people, but there’s no reason on earth why a pa stor can’t be both someone who cares about the Word, and who cares about people at the same time."

Prof. Wendland, together with his wife Margaret, and their children, Miriam, Anne, and John moved here from Salt Lake City, Utah. He accepted this call knowing that the worker-training system was going through a time of transition, and that the Lord was giving him an opportunity to help. That’s what he hopes to do to the best of his ability.

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Our Last New Tutor

by Dave Rau Tutor Matthew Arnold also a member of the Dorm comes to us from Bay City, MI. Council and the Black and Red He is the son of Raymond and layout staff.

He graduated from Northwestern in 1990.

Ann Arnold.

While Matt attending the attended Seminary, he Michigan spent his vicar Lutheran year in Mitchell, Seminary. While S.D. there, he spent Tutor Arnold his free time as a will be spending wrestling much of his time manager and also teaching religion participated in and coaching Touring Choir his soccer. However, Junior and Tutor Matthew Arnold during his limited Senior years. He free time, Tutor graduated from Arnold can be found MLS in 1986.

While at Northwestern. experimenting with his Matt played soccer two years computer, watching Michigan and participated in most sports, and shooting darts, intramural sports, of which he most enjoyed bowling. He was

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We all turn pages. As students we ought to do it all the time. Turning pages is a relatively easy and simple task.

But do we ever truly take a look at the deeper meaning of turning a page and just what it implies?

When someone is reading a book and turns a page that person is going on to something new and different. Turning pages also closes up the old events of the book. But we must remember that the turning of a page does not completely close up the old simply to be forgotten, but the new page adds to the old information on the page we have just turned. The new builds on the old.

Some of my readers are probably wondering just which way I plan to take this illustration and how I will use it in this series. When I was

asked to write a series of articles for the Black & Red on historical figures I thought, "How boring." It seemed like a silly series for a magazine such as this to publish. Who reads articles on historical figures, anyway? Is history something important enough to write about in the B&R? Having answered these questions I sought a theme for this series and I stumbled upon The Next Page.

One may wonder how history and pages could be compared, but the comparison is simple. Each new day, each new baby, each new event, each new discovery is a page turn, Those days, babies, events, and discoveries which are on a new page build on those which are on the old page. But according to today's philosophy lessons, we learn from history are put on the back burner and left to fade

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"Seize the day" they all say.

We can see how one learns from the past every day. A child who has burned his hand on a stove will be more careful when he is around the stove so that he will not burn it again. Why do we study history? It is not simply to memorize a bunch of dates and names and to be able to regurgitate them on a test.

We study history to learn from these people and events which changed the world. We study history to see what problems people dealt with in the past and how they may have been avoided. We study history to see the good things people did and how we may do them as well. We study history so we do not burn our hand on the same stove people in the past did.

History is important.

We are turning pages of history every day of our lives here on earth. Turning a new page may not always seem pleasant to us, but it must be

done. We must remember to build each new page on the one before it. We must not forget our past, rather remember it and tackle each new page with the experience we have gained on the one before. My friends, that is why history is so important. But let us also remember to turn each page of our lives prayerfully, knowing full well that God will be with us as we turn each page of our lives.

In this series of articles we will be looking at a few people in history who affected the world of their time immensely, and who also had some impact on Northwestern College during its 130 year histoiy. We will see how their page laid the groundwork for the page after them, all the way down to us through the last 130 years.

With this introduction under our belts, let us now turn to the next page.

Next Month: Abraham Lincoln

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The Trojan squad should have little to fear because they have capable leaders and strong support from the underclassmen. The team is led by captains: Brent Brutlag, Bart Brauer, Mark Kruse, and Jon Schroeder.

The offense will be quite capable of putting the ball into the end-zone with quarterback Bart Brauer at the helm. The Trojans plan to take to the air more this year with its passing game. This will open up the running game for a talented backfield. Trojan fans will be seeing Brauer handing off to senior fullback Jeremy Glowicki and junior tailback Aaron Robinson.

The Northwestern defense has the most pressure on it, with seven returning starters. The defensive backfield should be a strong suit, anchored by four-year starter Tim Schwartz at cornerback. "As a unit we are going to have to keep the other team out of the end zone, and I think we’re prepared to accomplish it," says middle linebacker Brent Brutlag. !

All in all this should be an exciting year to watch the Northwestern gridders. But when hasn’t it been an exciting year to watch Northwestern football?

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Trojan Golf The Trojan golf team is getting into full swing led this year by Andrew Fix, Andrew Swenson, and Russell Wilke. Jonathan Hackbarth rejoins teammates Paul Schulz, Andrew Jacobson, and Matthew Duin after a year of soccer. Two newcomers have joined the team, they are Joshua Smith and Timothy Gray, both freshmen.

This year the team faces formidable opponents including; September 9, Alumni September 13, Concordia September 21, Edgewood September 29, MSOE October 5, WLC October 7-8, LMC October 13, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminaiy Coach Sellnow hopes we will finish in the top half of the conference championship.

The Trojans are looking forward to a good year in golf, and appreciates your support. GO TROJANS!!! n

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Trojan Soccer s

The smell of the grass. The fancy footwork. The referees waiving strange orange flags. That’s right, soccer season is upon us once again. So with the cheers of last year still echoing in our ears, we look ahead to even better things.

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With the loss of only three seniors from last year and a talented new crop of freshman, Tutor Schaser hopes to guide the team to a productive season.

Under Tutor Schaser’s guidance the Trojans will be implementing a strategic new four fullback system. In Yogi Berra type wisdom he expounded on what he would like to accomplish this year, "We’re looking for good things. We’re looking to improve on last year." n Andrew Schroer

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c&c Howdy folks!! The C&C staff is happy to have everyone back safe? and sound? for this, the final year at Northwestern College. As you have noticed by now The Black And Red has chosen a theme to celebrate its last year. So, we the staff of C&C have also chosen a theme, "lasts". The last year of NWC, The Black and Red, Rags, COS’s, cheerleaders, Forvm, athletic events and Dean Lindemann. (Please pause and observe a moment of silence) Sniff! Sniff. We hereby promise to bring you a celebration of all these "lasts" during this final and glorious last year of NWC. Before we move any further in this "jocular" column, we have several extra special welcomes to extend. H. L. and P. R. -glad to have you back! Please remember to check your smoke alarms on a regular basis. Dean Lindemann also has a copy of Watertown Fire Codes available for you in his office. D.Scott Bertram-it’s great to have you back.. .again.. . as a senior! All you avid C&C readers, be sure to check-out next month’s interview with D.Scott: "Family Man and Career Student-A Decade of Excellence".

The members of the C&C staff had relatively uneventful summers.

Brownie and Schmidty claimed their highlight was a little late night swimming.

Mr. Two-thirty went in search of his youth but was unable to find it, so he spent most of his time working. So, since we led such dull and dreary lives this summer, we went in search of those who did not! Our dear readers, please continue with these fascinating tid-bits about your fellow classmates.

Christopher "They’re cornin’ at me" Esmav Mr. Esina/s summer seemed to be filled with attending weddings. First there was the Tomhave wedding. Mr. Esmay a.k.a. Ruggs seemed to be more interested in watching movies in the hotel room. Then there was the famed Halldorson wedding where Ruggs was more interested in the facilities. We’re not sure about all the details so when you see Chris be sure to ask him for all

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the details. However, we are aware of the fact that it has had a definite effect on his personality.

Joel "Let’s Take A Drive" Sauer The pinnacle of Sauer’s summer was his visit to Mt. Rushmore. Get this, it was such an exciting sight he only stayed for an hour(or so). At least Shelly was there. Way to go A1 Jr. Bet it sure was better than watching the sun rise.

Aaron "The Plunge" Schoenike Yes friends, Aaron became one-half of that fabulous couple known as Mr. and Mrs. in late May. Best o’ luck!

Brent "The Betrothed" Brutlag and Matthew "The Committed" Crick These two wild and crazy guys are more than we can handle. Next time you see them be sure to congratulate them on their engagements. Obviously neither of you were listening when Dean said don’t commit.. .just yet.

A faculty member, who shall not remain nameless, seems to think his summer highlight has to take the cake. Do we agree? We’re not sure.

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Now on to more pressing business. As you all may remember in the last column we wrote, a challenge was issued. This challenge was for the "best football" haircut. We were rather disappointed to see such a lack of interest.

Nevertheless, we do have a winner. But as in all competitions we must mention first runner-up before the winner is declared. It will be the first runner-up’s responsibility to fulfill all of the duties of the winner if the winner is not able.

So, without further ado: First Runner-up: Mr. Tom "I wanna be a krishna" Glende Winner: Kruse

Mr. Mark "Does chest hair itch when it grows back in?"

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We’ve added a new section to our column this year called "Wenzel’s for Thought". We hope you like it!

"WENZEL’S FOR THOUGHT" For those who are in a state of depression over the strike of America’s favorite pastime we suggest these alternatives for your entertainment pleasure.

1. Watch Schmidty and Kuske play 162 football game seasons on their Sega. Front row seats available.

2. Watch dust build up on the stereo components in your room.

3. Watch construction workers point and take breaks.

4. Study...???

5. Navel gaze. It helps keep that lint problem in check.

6. Ponder the fact that all the noise from this construction business is destroying valuable nap time.

Before we close, the C&C staff would also like to welcome the new members of the faculty to the campus and classroom. Tutor Arnold, Prof.’s Wendland, Cortright, Nass, and Koelpin. If there are any questions concerning the C&C, please direct them to Mr. Stephano Barccdorff.

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Well dear and faithful readers, it’s that time for us to wrap this column up.

Since the C&C staff is on the "cutting edge" of literature, we will continue in our avant garde style of reporting on this year’s "lasts" at NWC. So, we have absolutely no doubt in our minds that, YOU, the student body (and faculty) will continue to provide us with noteworthy items for us to place in our column. Get psyched for a great year of "lasts" and "firsts"!!!!!!!!! You’ll only find it here in the C&C. Sincerely yours,

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A Code for 1916-17 The following article is an excerpt from a 1916 issue of the Black and Red. All the spellings have been preserved, even if they do look really weird.

The beginning of a new epoch, however small, indeed every turning point in our careers, is the popular time with us for making resolutions. Heaven knows how much we sin against resolutions, how well they are not kept, and how little we seem to care. Yet a good resolution taken seriously even tho not fulfilled perfectly is nevertheless an effort to become better and as such has its distinct value. All we need is to keep on in our endeav rs and not become lax and thus recede again. Thus at the opening of a new school year it is meet that we resolve to do or to abolish certain things according as there are beneficial or detrimental to our school, our fellow-men, and ourselves. Following are a few rules which if often and attentively reviewed may help us to lead a more regular and useful life during the ensuing school-year: Never let the dust of a whole day gather on your Bible.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t view chapel as a period of rest or dreaming.

Prepare your lessons conscientiously from day to day. Never put them off for a few days in the hop of making up for the rest quite easily. It is astounding how work of this kind accumulates.

If you deem yourself slighted by any of your teachers, put yourself in their position, and after having meditated very clearly for a while, confess whether you should not have done the same as they did.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t condemn your neighbor because he cannot look through your eyes or because his tastes diverge widely from yours.

Beware of loud boisterous gibes against your teachers when among your comrades. In fact cultivate yourself never to speak of anyone absent other than you would care to speak of him while present.

Be neither too officious nor over-inquisitive.

Cultivate originality and individuality, and let no other person, either ancient or contemporary, thru book or thru tongue, do your thinking for you.

Learn to converse intelligently, politely and vividly, taking care to purge your speech of all meaningless by-words.

Have your hobby and ride it hard, but do not let it lesson or eclipse your energy for your vocation.

Set a ;!.gh-price on your honor as a Christian and as a gentle-man.

Ren ; ember that charity is the keynote of our religion. Prac-tice it where -/a possible.

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Read ;-r< censively, ponder over all you read or see, and arrive at your own conclusions. It is better to have a slightly wrong idea than none at all. Don not cling tenaciously to your pet opinions, however, if somebody proves them wrong to you.

Acquire a taste for that which is beautiful and refined.

Always practice cleanliness be it on your own person or in your abode.

Help to keep your college buildings and grounds clean and in order.

Take regular daily exercise.

Above all neglect nothing which is conducive to the general welfare, no matter at what sacrifice on your part. You will find that your life will become more pleasant as a result.E.C.K.

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Last Word

by Tim Smith In the midst of much confusion, we have not forgotten the number of new students around.

They have come to us from various places and entered a unique place full of tradition.

It is for these new faces that some peculiarities of Northwestern need to be pointed out. With everything else that’s going on, some of these subtle details might otherwise go unnoticed. We refer to the minor legendary aspects of the Northwestern Campus.

Some of these are a bit bizarre, some trivial, others merely interesting. Take them all with a grain of salt, but don’t bother throwing any over your shoulder.

1. Part of the campus, notably Augsburg Hall and part of the Library-Science building, is built on the site of a former cemetery (see pp. 151-2 "Holding the Course"). One wonders whether the new construction has unearthed anything new in this area.

2. As recently as the 1960’s, the steam tunnels below Wartburg were reportedly used by students for phy ed when it was too cold to run to the old gym in shorts.

3. A certain member of the faculty (or staff - let’s be as vague as possible) with a dist i-’ictly German name has been observed over the past few years by several students who all report si:.; i!ar stories. After classes, this individual will walk down the sidewalk, disappearing behind a bu.lL ig.

An instant later, a raven will fly out from behind the same building and soar off to the non hwest.

In fact, one variation of the story has this person carrying a briefcase, only to have the eiDw ng raven carrying a stick in its beak.

4. D. Scott has actually been at NWC under three college presidents.

5. Is there a ghost on campus? Three years ago, when the current seniors were freshmen, there was a kitchie whose initials were C.J. C.J. disappeared after a semester (as sometimes happens) but soon after, odd things began to transpire... Chef Rux would spontaneously giggle for no apparent reason. Some of the floor tiles in the kitchen became loose. Water began to settle over those same tiles - yet it never seeped into the floor. Strange noises have been heard in the kitchen late at night. And then there is the disappearing food...

6. Every five or so years, the Sprinter seems to shed tears. The "Weeping Sprinter" as it is called was last sighted on the 125th anniversary of NWC. 7. Notable men from the school’s past, sometimes even past presidents, have appeared from time to time. It is rumored that Coach Emeritus Umnus gives encouragement to Bart Brauer before football games. Dr Ott wreaks havoc with the Library’s computer, perhaps upset that his card catalogue has fallen into disuse. And there are actual eyewitness reports of recent presidents seen on campus! Why, President Emeritus Toppe has been sighted at football games! Honest!

We hope these items give the new students a bit of the flavor of this old campus we love so much.

Have a good year - and keep a look out for ducks sitting high in the trees.

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Editorial

by Steven Brockdorf

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Our selected chapel window this month is Fortitude. It is a fitting consideration for October when we celebrate the anniversary of Luther’s fateful deed. I had opportunity this summer to walk over some of the same ground as the great reformer, including the city where the fateful deed occurred. Luther had an uncomplaining endurance of persecution; Luther had fortitude.

Fortitude is a gift from God to his people. The ability to stand up under adversity and against great odds for the sake of our Savior comes from the Holy Spirit who empowers us through His Word. Standing on the place where Luther stood when he said, "Hier stehe ich. Ich kann nicht anders. Gott helfe mir. Amen. (Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.)," put me in awe of that fortitude. Gazing at a statue of Magdeburg holding her broken sword sobered me to the price of fortitude.

Early this summer, I stood over Luther’s tomb in the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg.

I stood there wondering if Luther had any idea of what he had begun as he nailed ninety-five points for debate onto the door of the very church where his body now lies.

I wondered if he would have tacked them up, had he known the full consequences of his deed.

The story is told that Emperor Charles V stood over the grave of Luther just as I did. His companions urged him to dig up Luther’s bones and burn them at the stake.

"I make war on the living, not the dead," was the emperor’s reply. What he did not realize was that Luther was alive and well, and resting securely at home with his Lord.

He no longer needed his fortitude, just as St. Stephen and all the saints no longer need their fortitude. Fortitude is for us who live on earth.

The emperor’s statement could very well be the statement of Satan himself. Hold on, I’m not judging the emperor’s spiritual condition. In fact I hold a certain amount of respect for the man. Many of his deeds were governed by things beyond his control, and

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as near as I can figure, he acted in good faith and sincerity. He was a Catholic, and was doing what he believed to be right. But Satan truly does not make war on the dead, he makes war on the living. The spiritually dead are not a concern for him; they are conquered. It is the Christians who need his attention.

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Luther found physical shelter in a castle many miles from Wittenberg. High on a hill near Eisenach stands the Wartburg. In its protection he translated the New Testament for the people of Germany. From Satanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, Luther was a dangerous man who did a dangerous thing. He put the Word of God into the hands of common people, and the result was that Satan became very nervous; Satan made war!

Europe went through a century of upheaval because the Word of God fell into the "wrong hands."

Unlike the Wartburg, the castle in Wittenberg is designated a schloss. The difference is that a schloss is on flat land while a burg is on a mountain. Its walls must be strong, its tower high. The tower enables one to see where the enemy is. It also enables someone in need of haven to find it. Just a few blocks from the schloss is another kind of castle. It is the Stadtkirche which has been called "The Mother of the Reformation."

The Stadtkirche in Wittenberg is the church where Luther did most of his preaching. It is the first church where "both kinds" were again served at communion.

It is the church where the Word was once again brought to the people in their own language so that they too could have fortitude. And they did have fortitude.

Many people gave their lives for their new found freedom in Christ. In the Thirty Years War blood flowed over the fields of Germany. It was the climax of the century of turmoil which followed the reformation. It is ironic that at this time the Lutheran Church was saved from destruction by a Catholic Cardinal. The loyalty of Cardinal Richelieu to the ambitious French crown destroyed the hope the Hapsburgs had for overcoming the reformation.

It is difficult to imagine bloodshed in the name of religion as we live our lives in America. Here the Word must motivate us to a different kind of fortitude. Here we must have the fortitude not to become complacent in our faith. May God grant us the fortitude in the midst of religious apathy to stand tall like a tower on a flat place, offering spiritual shelter and protection to all who pass our way. If you think apathy will not destroy a church, just look to the country where the reformation began. Catholic and Protestant churches alike stand empty. What bloodshed could not accomplish apathy has fulfilled.

Fortitude is a gift for us while we are on earth. It is a gift given to help us preach the Gospel confidently while Satan and all his servants try to stop us. It is a gift that comes through the Word of God. We are able to stand firm and unmoved in the storm of change and persecution because our feet are firmly planted in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. Through the Means of Grace we are able to withstand the silent decay of apathy. We live, we preach, we go home to our Father. Our Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word remains as a great fortress for the next generation.

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Portrait of a Pastor

by Mike Weigand

Prof. Charles Cortrlght

Among the many new faces on the NWC campus this year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure few people have overlooked the presence of Professor Cortright. I myself was caught off guard at first by his attire. Since then I have been asked the question a few times: "Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that guy with the collar?" I was privileged enough to be able to ask the question of that very man,

and I hope that I can answer that question and a few others, Professor Cortright was born in upstate New York. His parents a belonged t o Methodist-Congregationalist Church there. They moved to California not long after his birth and stopped attending church. In fact, his first serious interaction with a church

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He attended St. Mary’s College in the San Fransisco bay area.

Influenced by one of his professors, an Anglican, he started attending the Christian church. Using the door open to him on campus, he chose St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was recruited by the Christian Brothers to begin training as a teacher.

As time went on his parents, who were attending a Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church in California, found out about their son’s intentions and encouraged him to talk with their pastor. Prof. Cortright agreed to speak with Harold Dorn, the pastor there, mainly in the interest of keeping family peace. After ongoing consultation with Pastor Dorn, in what he describes as a mini fighting of the reformation, Prof. Cortright gradually realized that he could no longer remain a Roman Catholic. He was confirmed by Pastor Dorn and joined the Lutheran Church. He then decided to attend NWC with the intention of becoming a pastor in the Wisconsin Synod.

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He attended NWC from 1973 to 1977. Prof. Fredrick, Prof. Nass, and Pres. Schroeder were among his classmates.

While at NWC, he participated in the productions of the

Forum Society. After graduation he went on to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. One of the things he mentioned about these two institutions was the great respect he gained for the professors of both for their knowledge and faith. He was impressed that we have managed to maintain a system for training our pastors that does not compromise on the intellectual or professional side of things, a system which governed by an uncompromising faith.

He was married after his first year of Sem to Connie Laabs, a teacher in Juneau. They engaged while he was at NWC. They have four children: Geoffrey, Patrick, Ryan, and Kendall. They also have a dog named Celtie. In his free time Prof. Cortright enjoys art work and was once a serious bicycle competitor.

He has even met Greg LeMond.

Upon Graduation from Sem, Pastor Cortright was assigned to Ascension Lutheran Church, an established congregation, in the San Diego area. He described the people there as very supportive. When I asked if there was anything in particular that he didn’t expect, he replied that he was surprised at how hard the regimen of a pastor truly is.

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finding time for family life is a real challenge.

After serving at Ascention for a little over two years, he took a call to a mission congregation, St. Peter’s in Clovis, CA, a suburb of Fresno. When I asked what the differences were between the two congregations, he mentioned the closeness of the members of the mission congregation.

He recalled the exhaustion, but also the excitement of serving a mission congregation. He noted especially the joy he experienced when the congregation would gain a new family, a joy which might not be as strong in a larger church.

After serving at St. Peter’s he took a call to Our Savior in East Brunswick, NJ. He noted a great degree of difference between the west and east coasts. Our Savior was located in a strongly Jewish community in which confessing Christians were a rare thing. He observed that the east coast society was a much more high powered one than the west. The people in his congregation were fairly successful professionals. He noted how different the culture was from the midwest where Christianity is much more prevalent.

By God’s Grace, in January 1994, Pastor Cortright took the call to replace Prof. Sellnow as professor of psychology. He brings with him the experiences of the diverse background he recieved both while he was growing up and while he was serving in the parish ministry. He is currently taking courses at Marquette University and is observing classes here this semester.

Oh, and about the collar. He started wearing it while working at Siloah Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Because it identified him as a pastor, it opened doors that might otherwise have stayed shut.

He continues to wear it out of personal preference not because he is trying to make a statement or force his opinion on anyone. He advises anyone who questions it’s legitimacy to consult our manual on worship.

We welcome Professor Cortright to our campus and wish him God’s blessings in his calling.

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Luther’s Plea

by Brady Coleman

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While indulgences are sold for money, And masses for ones who die.

The church has become a business, Making profit hand over fist.

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"My house is a house of prayer, But you have made it a den of thieves."

This is what drove and compelled me To write down ninety-five theses. \ !'

Each day Catholic sin magnifies Like being viewed through a microscope.

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I will not recant what I’ve said, And furthermore, "Here I stand."

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"Just Who is the Enemy Anyway?"

by Matthew Crick There is something very troubling about Christianity in America these days. I may be right or wrong but it seems that both Christian church bodies and para-church organizations have taken on America’s propensity for fighting on behalf of political platforms and individual rights. I wonder if most people even give this a second thought. For truly, if there is any place on this earth where politics and individual rights are held supreme, it is the United States.

However, even though it may seem well and good for Christians to be involved in the political scene, does this attitude really reflect the Spirit of Christ that lives in us? My answer would have to be "No." If anything, most would appear to agree that this is a perfect time for Christians finally to raise their voices into the political realms. We have taken just about enough, right? Why shouldn’t we as Christians be happy that the so-called "religious right" is gaining some impressive political clout? And why shouldn’t we be happy that conservative voices such as Rush Limbaugh appear to be on "our side?" Isn’t now the time to put down those liberals and their evil agenda once and for all? Whoa, slow down just a minute., .just who is the enemy anyway?

This writer will venture to say that the enemies of the Christian Church are not who they are made out to be. For with ever increasing frequency, the ones who are painted as "enemies" are being uncovered in a place where I never would have thought to look! Yes, you may have guessed, Washington D.C. We are made to think liberal government is the enemy. They are portrayed to stand against everything that is righteous and good. "If only we can get rid of them,

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then the Christian Church will have peace," some say. While others conclude, "Then finally, all those Godless liberals will have no place to chant their litany of immorality." Or as the Christian Coalition states, "A renewed America through moral strength."

But again just who is the enemy? This answer is easy. The enemy of the Christian is Satan. It is not Bill Clinton. It is not the Democratic party. And it is not liberal dogma. It is so troubling that much of Christianity seems to think otherwise. Instead of preaching the gospel, many churches spend more time complaining that they are being criticized. Also, Christian political organizations spend millions of dollars on supporting causes which they hope will make America a country of impeccable moral standards. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there something wrong with this emphasis? There is!

The problem with this emphasis is that the Lord did not put Christians on this earth to make our world a happy highly moral utopia. We are here to preach the Good News about the Savior. For Jesus said, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name, to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses to these things." This is where our focus should always be. Christ crucified should be the focus of every church body, every pastor and every layman. Our first priority is to preach the law and gospel.

It is all too easy to fall into the trap of moralizing as the Christian political movement does. As Christians we certainly do want to support which set of political beliefs agree closest with our conscience. But we must always be on guard for the type of message we are sending to the unbelieving world, while also honoring our elected leaders regardless if we agree with them or not. And most importantly we must always be clear about the purpose of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission on earth. He came to save sinners by paying the ransom to free all people from the penalty of hell. He did not come as a new law giver. We should have a heart of compassion for those who do not believe, and not treat them like enemies.

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Chanting in the 1990’s: Serving God or Greed?

by Paul Meier "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." -Colossians 3:16 It’s almost too good to believe for the Benedictine monks of Santo Domingo de Silos. For about a thousand years, monks have been singing Gregorian chants throughout the morning, afternoon and evening hours. And now, to sign a record contract and to sell over 220,000 albums in the first two weeks alone?

Think of all the money that can go to charity! Truly this is a gift from God, or is it?

From the monks at Santo Domingo de Silos’ standpoint, it is truly a gift from God. However, from the recording artist’s standpoint, it is clearly for the love of Mammon.

Take a look at the CD released this past April entitled simply "Chant" by EMI/Angel records. Sure, it has monks on the cover, the song titles are written in Latin, but where are the translations? Where is the statement that explains why these monks chant day after day, singing praises and prayers to God, their Creator, Savior and Comforter? Where is even the mention of God on the program notes?

In the Februaiy 14, 1994 issue of Newsweek, Angel Records’ president Steve Murphy said, "This music ["Chant"] has an ambience that young people want. It’s not about having a spiritual movement." I find that statement hard to believe. Of course, I’ve had four years of Latin. I can pick up enough of the words the monks are singing to understand what they are singing about. But most of the 220,000 plus people that purchased this album cannot understand it. Do you think that the majority of the fans of this "group," the MTV generation, the 16- to 25-year-olds, can understand Latin? I think not. So why do they think this recording of one thousand year old music is so great?

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Contrary to what Mr. Murphy says, I believe spirituality has played a big part in the record sales of "Chant." In today’s society, spirituality means a love of oneself and a love for nature. Spirituality for some might even involve going to church on Christmas Eve and Easter to hear all the glorious music and the nice "stories." But is that really spirituality? True spirituality is believing in Jesus Christ as your Savior from sin, death, and Satan.

The children of the "Baby Boom" of the ’50s replaced spirituality with materialism. Their children in turn are discovering that materialism doesn’t have all the answers. They are looking to fill the void of emptiness inside of them. Shirley Maclane and the "Psychic Network" seem to be drawing large numbers. Those who try to fill that spiritual vacuum with "Chant" come so close, yet they are so far away. If only there was a statement of the monks’ beliefs in the program notes. "But then this music would be ’church music,*" the recording artists would retort, "and there isn’t a large market for ’church music.’" This materialistic view is another reason why the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.

Although the world may view chanting as a "fad," ranking it right up there with disco, chanting from the Christian standpoint is a proper and correct form of worship. The book of Psalms was the first hymnal, sung by the Jews of the Old Testament and the early Christians of the New Testament. In the Middle Ages, the church modified psalm singing somewhat into chant. Today we do both. In Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal, certain hymns are of the plainchant genre. In the liturgies, there are specific places for the singing of psalms. Whether singing or chanting, both give praise to our glorious Lord for all the wonderful things He has done for us. There are fifty-nine psalms or selected psalm verses contained in Christian Worship, all set to music. These psalms contain eveiything a sinner needs: a declaration that all are sinners, a call to repentance, Messianic prophecies, and praises to God for our Messiah.

For a thousand years people have chanted. From the beginning of time mankind has sung hymns, psalms, and songs of praise to the Lord. Those who aren’t Christians may be amused with Gregorian chant for a while. The chants may even fill the void of spirituality by providing a vague but empty transcendent ambiance. But for the Christian, chanting and singing psalms are timeless forms of worship that unite the Holy Christian Church, both on earth and in heaven. They help focus the mind and heart on Jesus. Therefore let us "Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.

For God is the King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise" (Psalm 47:6,7).

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Dock!

by Cory Denekamp "Was denken Sie," sagte ich, "Soli ich einen kleinen Artikel auf Deutsch schreiben?" "Warum nicht?" war die Antwort. Also, warum nicht? 0 Sie von den lateinischen Strecke, bitte, verspotten Sie ueber mich nicht. Wenn es Ihnen nicht gefaellt, lesen Sie es nicht. Und zu den anderen, die mich "Nerdy Folk" anrufen werden-so sei es, das macht mir keine Sorgen. Ich habe immer einen Artikel auf Deutsch zu schreiben wollen, imd nun ist es Zeit. Aber nun habe ich die Woerte "Nerdy Folk" eingeschlossen; es wird die Maenner von Nordwestem zu wundem machen. Wer weiss, jemand mag eben diesen Artikel wegen diese Woertchen lesen.

Aber die Frage bleibt noch, was soli ich anschreiben? Der Gedanke kam mir im Sinne dazu, "Vielleicht etwas von Luther, er war Deutscher. Vielleicht wenige Sprueche oder Zitate." Das scheint mir aut, weil man mit Luther nicht fehlgehen kann. So, fand ich wenige Zitate. Hier ist die Erste: Glaube nicht alles, was du hoerest; sage nicht alles, was du weisst; tue nicht alles, was du magst.

Die erste Klausel ist guter Rat, besonders in der Informationzeit, und die Zweite ist gut in allgemeinen. Aber die Dritte ueberaschte mich besonders im letzten Teil. Ich wusste nicht, dass Herr Luther eigentlich einen nordwestemisher Student im Grunde des Herzens war.

Eine andere: Ein jeglicher hat seine Helle mit sich.

Dieser ist treuer fuer einige als andere. Einige haben es in den woertlichen Sinn and andere haben es in dem bildlicheren Sinn; d.h. einige haben es im Innem \md andere haben Frosch als Nachbarn. j

Und die Letzte: Es ist kein Baum, der zuvor nicht waere ein Strauechlin gewest: Zeit bringt Rosen.

Diese ist sehr anwendbar an uns hier, und es soil unsere Muetter troesten. Ich will denn sagen, vielleicht gibt es noch Hoffnung fuer einige unter ims hier, wartet nur und in Zeit werden wir guten Baueme werden. Aber "Rosen" mag die Sache zu weit treiben.

Also, dass ist alles. Ich hoffe, dass es Ihnen gefaellt. Wenn nicht, câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est la vie!

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Commemorative Chess Set This year is very special for the Northwestern College campus. And if there is one thing connected with special events, it is commemorative mechandise. Now we at the Black & Red are not interested in making a fast buck off of our readers (except for my roommate, but he is in charge of subscriptions). However, we did feel that something ought to be done to mark this special year. Therefore we present to you, the reader, free for nothinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and worth every penny, the Commemorative Northwestern College Faculty Chess Set! A few explanatory notes: -The professors who were chosen to be the queens were selected for this reason: namely, that the queen is the most powerful piece on the board. No other reason is intended.

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The Next Page: A House Divided

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-Karl Marx on Abraham Lincoln (McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom p. 550) It seems rather odd that a man like Karl Marx would see something

good in a capitalist such as Abraham Lincoln. But did Marx have a true grasp on what Lincoln was attempting to accomplish by fighting the Civil War? Marx definitely had the wrong angle on Lincoln. Lincoln himself said that the fight was for the cause of union, to get the warring states back together again, not simply to further the cause of the proletariat as Marx says. Lincoln said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand.

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He knew full well that the question of slavery would have to be answered, or his beloved Union would no longer exist.

"A house divided against itselfcannot stand." Mark 3:25 Abraham Lincoln will go down in the annals of American history as probably the greatest president America has had or ever will have. He outlasted turmoil and trouble more than any other human being. He saw our country through its darkest hour and died a martyr’s death for the cause he loved so dearly.

I will not go into great detail in Abraham Lincoln’s early life. He was born in Kentucky then moved with his family to Illinois. While he was there he went to school and finally after years of hard work became a lawyer.

From these humble circumstances the President grew in his knowledge and conviction that would carry him through Congress to the White House.

Lincoln walked right into the divided house. When he came to Washington the United States was far from what its name implied. It was united simply in name and not in substance. The glue of compromise was very weak and provided only a temporary solution. The South was very much for states* rights and the North was for the power of the federal government. It was this conflict that ultimately led to the slavery vs. anti-slavery question.

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December 20, 1860 South Carolina seceded from the Union. The house was now divided. The Mason-Dixon line would mark an abyss which would be filled with the blood of brothers at war.

A divided house, a broken Union, and a bloody fight faced Lincoln, but he never gave up. He picked up what was left of the Union and proceeded to fight the bloody war which had threatened America for so many years. Lincoln knew that to preserve the Union a great price had to be paid.

Even the North was quite divided as well. Lincoln had to unite the North in a single cause and keep it focused on rebuilding the Union.

Lincoln withstood verbal attacks by many, including General McClellan who called Lincoln a baboon. Yet Lincoln picked up what he had and continued on until Gettysburg.

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It was at Gettysburg where Abraham Lincoln made his most famous speech, "Four score and seven years ago...."

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for his cause, the cause of Union, and the cause of equality for mankind.

But the divided house was no more.

Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job was done. But it was the job of his successors to cany on his beliefs and to put them into practice, to gain equality for all. This job, my friends, is not yet finished.

What can be learned from Abraham Lincoln? The lesson is simple. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Lincoln used the words of Christ from Mark 3:25.

Christ in that passage is speaking about Satan and his hordes, but the lesson is still the same. A divided

nation will never stand in the face of an enemy. Lincoln knew that. He took it to heart. Eventually this cause took him to his grave. He knew that the true cause of freedom would be lost if the Union were dissolved.

Dear friends, let us apply the lesson on Abraham Lincoln to ourselves, When disagreements between us hinder our job, namely the spreading of the pure and unaltered Gospel, let us remember that a house divided against itself cannot stand.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn to the next page.

Next Month: Teddy Roosevelt

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Summer Evangelism Experience

by David Shilling and Andrew Palmquist Although I know of a few who just came for the complimentary doughnuts and pop, not to mention any names, ah...Professor Sprain.

Summer can be a very busy time of year. It’s a time to go out and find employment, or maybe just return to that same old "exciting" job. Others choose to bask in the sun and search for their future mates at the beach.

We did a little of both, well, maybe not.

Pastor Robert Hartmann led the sessions, with Professor David Valleskey making special guest appearances and instructing us in God's Great Exchange. They shared with us various strategies for reaching out to the unchurched. They also reminded us that we only plant the seed; it is the Lord who causes it to grow. The lessons learned in these classes were beneficial for all.

Actually, we didn’t meet our future mates at the beach. At least not that we know of.

But, I think we’re getting off the track here a bit. Weren’t we supposed to write about Summer Evangelism or something? Yea, I forgot.

Out of the seven, three of us seized the opportunity to see the world. Dave and I found our way down to the wild outback of Missouri and met up with Mark Otte, just south of the Jefferson City area. He had arrived about a week earlier and landed a job setting foundations with a construction company. Then it was our turn; Dave ended up with waiting on tables at Ramada Inn, and I joined

It all started back on a frigid January 30, 1994.

Back on a that frigid Januaiy day Summer Evangelism classes began. In all seven people attended.

Nate Wagenknecht, Steve Daley, Todd Rausch, Andre Frandel, Andrew Palmquist, David Shilling, and Mark Otte a student from DMLC who was practice teaching in the area.

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With our job situation fully established, we turned to our work of evangelism. It began slowly. First, we went door to door hitting various gravel roads around Peace Lutheran Church each Saturday in June.

During the evening hours of the week, Mark, Pastor, Andy and I made phone calls to all homes around the church.

By July we finished all the gravel roads and then moved into Jefferson City. There Pastor Micah Ernst had us canvass the East side in hopes of starting a Bible study. We furthered our evangelism efforts by telephoning the residences we were unable to reach on foot.

We learned quickly that the areas we canvassed were pretty well churched.

We didn’t find many unchurched people living around Peace Lutheran. However, we did reach a number of families who did show some interest in beginning a Bible study.

Throughout the summer, God enabled us to make about 1000 phone calls and reach nearly 2000 homes door to door. The immediate number of prospects was somewhat discouraging, but we were just further reminded that we only plant the seed; God makes it grow.

Also, the members of Peace were always encouraging us in our work and making sure we had plenty of fun besides. We got together on many weekends for barbecues, fish fries, and even fire works on the Fourth of July. The members were always very hospitable, opening their homes and treating us like family.

Summer Evangelism was one of the greatest experiences we’ve ever had. It was some of the hardest work we’ve ever done, yet it was also some of the most rewarding. It was a privilege to meet our other brothers and sisters in Christ, and a joy to share the gospel with the unchurched.

We certainly thank the Lord for allowing us this opportunity and encourage all of you to seize such an opportunity if it comes your way.

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Football, soccer, golf, and cross country are well underway.

The football team started off the season with a bang, an impressive home victory against Blackburn. They then traveled down to Concordia River Forest and fought to a 7-7 tie, in which the Trojan defense shined. The third game of this young season was a disappointing loss to Concordia St. Paul, 23-18. All in all, though, it looks like a very promising season for Trojan football.

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The soccer team has already bettered its efforts from last year, doubling the amount of wins. The soccer team stands at 2-4 and looks to add a few more wins to its record before the season is over. The scoring attack this year is led by senior Jason Schulz and by freshman Marty Vallesky, the latter having already scored a team high three goals.

Trojan golf is now in full swing. The team has fared well in its first three matches. The Trojans are led by Junior Andy Fix, who shot an impressive 80 at the Concordia Invitational.

Last, but certainly not least, we come to the cross country team. The cross country team is led by a pair of sophomores, Bart Gurgel and Chris Johnson. Bart has won each of the first two races the team has run, while Chris has taken a seventh place and a second place. As a team, Trojan cross country has taken a fifth and a fourth and has finished ahead of all the other teams in the Lake Michigan Conference.

So as we look and see the red and orange leaves begin to fall to the ground during this autumn season of sports, let us ponder how all those who oppose Northwestern in athletic competition will also fall to the ground and be stepped on and crushed and ripped to shreds...(Sorry, sometimes I get a little carried away.) h

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Before we delve any further into our usual nonsensical babblings, we must issue a formal apology. We promised you in the last issue that we would have an interview with the man, the myth, the legend, drum roll please, D. Scott Bertram. Due to Mr. Bertram’s reclusive and eccentric lifestyle, and not to poor time management on the part of C&C, it has been difficult to get an appointment. His secretaiy promises soon, soon being a somewhat relative term. So please be patient, we will provide what inquiring minds want to know.

Personally, we can hardly wait!

O.K It’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty. We must admit that things have been rather slow at the C&C office this month.

The "rumor hotline" has been quiet these past few weeks. beginning to think that everyone was busy studying or something.

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Remember, without you dear reader, we don’t have a whole lot to write about. . .so get busy!

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The Soccer Team-As Capt. Jason Schultz so eloquently spoke at Pep fest, "No more Ski!" Can you say 2 and 1? Whoop! Whoop! Keep it up guys!

Andrew "Athlete o’ the Month" Fix-It seems a new dimension has been added to his golf game this year.. .playin’ in the woods. Whatever happened to that desire to be just like Prof. Sellnow? Enjoy your reign Mr. Fix! An speaking of Pep fest, we’d now like to make a few comments concerning said matter. No, it doesn’t concern the Rags or the athletes. It concerns the "Froshmen." We know that it is completely unorthodox for us to place them in this column until after initiation.. .but we couldn’t resist!

David Koresh Frosh-It’s good to see you’re alive! How did you escape from Waco?

Rocket Frosh-Three. two, one blast off. What else can we say? Has anyone noticed that Craig Engle has developed an unhealthy obsession concerning this matter?

Onward and forward friends, we still have some ground to cover! It has been brought to our attention that a new intramural club has been formed here at Northwestern College. It is definitely one of those cutting edge type things that you’d see in a Mt. Dew commercial. OK Are you ready for this? Nerf swords!!!!!!!!!! Played daily at 9:00 p.m.!!! Second floor Witt!!! You guys are just too wild and crazy for us. Gee, we wish we had time to put that in our busy schedules.

And while we are on the topic of intramurals, bowling is just around the corner. Those of you who didn’t sign-up, we’re sorry. Anyhow, we must bring you some bad news. Julio has turned in his bowling shoes and ball. He now is spending his extra time in World Religions. . .siesta position. Which brings us to the next point we want to make. Steer clear of Professor Schmidt. He received a chain letter and didn’t continue the process. Disaster may be lurking just around the corner.

Well, it’s finally that time. Another installment of Wenzel’s For Thought.

Our topic this month is none other than Cafe Northwestern. Remember these

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thoughts the next time you stroll through that great institution and then realize there are better things to think about.

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3.)Jim "Speedy Gonzales" Grabitske.

4.)Dean vs. the preps at lunch time. We put our money on Dean.

5.)How ’bout those new soup stations? We’re so excited that we forgot we had leftovers three days in a row. Do they work? We’re taking bets on what day we’ll find them in use and what the soup will be.

6.)Are Fritos considered a vegetable?

Well, that about sums it up for this month. We promise to be back next month for another round. So, take care, study hard, clean your room, do your laundry (please) and call your mother.

Sincerely yours, Ralph, Alice, Norton, and Trixie P.S. F.Y.I. We forgot to mention that Schmidty was absent from the writing of this issue. Therefore he waived all rights of protection. Schmidty has officially been redubbed "Boom-Boom" for "Boom-Boom out go the lights."

Guess Hebrew has that effect on some people.

P.P.S. Bucky, Rat, and Kohler. Did you actually think that we would write this entire column and not give you the recognition you deserve? Our only advice is for you to join Mr. Brackderf in reviewing your Krusematics. Here’s a little help. x+y=40 when x<18 and y>18. >

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Campus News Yes, the sprinter is off his marks. As of the seventh of September, the sprinter has been gone from its usual post in front of the gymnasium. He had to be moved so he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be destroyed by the new construction being done there. They are going to construct a new student union with added locker space in the lower level.

In other news, four tutors and three professors were installed and ordained this month. Professors Cortright and Wendland, and Tutor Arnold will be serving at Northwestern College. Professor Bode and Tutors Borgwardt, Mensching, and Antony will be serving at Northwestern Prepatory School. We welcome them into our midst.

On Wednesday September 7, NWC 130 birthday wazs celebrated. The students and faculty gathered in the cafeteria for a pizza party. n

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» Blood Drive: strangers dressed in white, blood everywhere, free hot dogs- it doesn’t get any better than this!

November 23 » Professor Cortright’s Birthday » Thanksgiving recess begins.

A four day weekend, students give thanks.

November 11-13 » Focus on Ministry Weekend

November 15 » After weeks without a nap, Stu finally cracks and chases away all the construction workers with his pillow.

Construction on campus is delayed until spring.

N ovember 24 » Thanksgiving Day » We thank you Lord for your many blessings.

N ovember 28 » Classes resume. Only 111 school days left! » Basketball- Ripon Away

November 19 » Basketball- St. Norbert Home

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Last Word

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It was a symbol unreproduceable. It was unusual and alive when it came. It saw us through years of laughter and tears.

Once, we moved it - it did not weep then. We moved it to a place of new prominence. To a gymnasium new did it go. There it stood tall at the heart of us all. O Sprinter, where did you go? To a corner, dark, unaccessible, out near the trash where we toss out our pain. Will his grey stones all crumble like Rome or a fumbled football on the field in the rain? O Sprinter, our Sprinter, desert us not now; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;tis not the statue for which we all yearn: but the base of your run, in the heart of your stone.

Eli AE AAMBANEI TO BPABEION "Only one gets the prize."

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"Life is a terminal illness." It’s a funny statement, and yet it is sadly true. Walking through Heathrow Airport in London your eye will be drawn to a very large sign. The sign is above the corridor connecting the stop over lounge to the gates. You can not miss it. It is "Doctor Seuss" yellow and, just like the good doctor, it offers us a little gem of wisdom. "No matter where you are going, be prepared," it says after the leading question, "Did you pack your condoms?" The world’s wisdom tells us to protect ourselves. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it?

It is flu season, have you gotten your vaccination? I have the wonderful opportunity of receiving my flu vaccination for free. You might ask why I would not have gotten it since it is free. I also have the opportunity to receive a free vaccination for Hepatitis B. The health care company I work for will cover the cost of the vaccine because some of the patients I work with carry the disease. For some five years I have not bothered to get the vaccine. Free protection, sounds good, doesn’t it?

There is one free vaccine which I have received. It is a vaccine which protects against death. At the time I received it I didn’t have much choice. My parents thought I should receive the vaccine at a very early age. They took me as an infant and had me baptized. Now, though I will most likely die physically, I am certain that I will live

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eternally, that I will be physically raised from the dead. Now every day I strengthen that vaccine.

The world’s wisdom: "Protect yourself." It urges, "Keep yourself free from disease, then you won’t die." But life is a terminal illness, and falling short of Christ’s second coming we are all going to die. Thankfully we can now die with dignity. Yes, the state of Oregon has decided in its concern for humanity that we have the right to end our life early if the pain of living is more than we can bear. Call it protection from suffering.

What if people make fun of me for the way I look or act? Am I expected to live with such emotional pain? What if I am born, in the words of the politically incorrect, crippled? Can my parents as my guardians decide for me that I wouldn’t want to live with the pain of my disease? These are questions yet to be answered.

We seem to fear pain more than we fear death. But death is death, and I don’t think death-any death--is dignified. It really is not dignity that is at stake here. We want control. By taking our own life, we are maintaining control over one final aspect of our life. "I will not suffer." How foolish. You will indeed suffer. If you believe that you must be in control ofyour life in every aspect, you undoubtably expect to be in control of your own salvation. You will not avoid suffering, eternal suffering, and you will not be in control.

We are going to our death, and there is only one thing which can protect us from this terminal disease of suffering. If we have not had the vaccine of Jesus’ perfect life and sacrifice, we are going to die eternally. The vaccine is free. Why would any one not get the vaccine? Perhaps it is because by receiving the vaccine we admit that we are not in control. We have at that point admitted that we are not able to save ourselves.

Or perhaps we think it won’t happen to us. It is like Hepatitis B. I think, "I can’t see it. I am careful when working with people who have it. I won’t get it."

This is where suffering comes in. It reminds us of death and our helplessness in bold colors. If we take it away we miss the message. The state of Oregon may indeed care about people, but it is not helping them. Signs that remind us to be prepared do us no good, unless they tell us how to be truly prepared.

There is a parable about fine wise virgins waiting to greet the bridegroom. They had their lamps trimmed and filled with oil, and they had enough oil to last the night.

There were five other virgins who didn’t have enough oil for the long night of waiting.

When the bridegroom finally came, their lamps had gone out. "Give us some of your oil," they said to the wise ones. But the wise ones could not give away what they had and still have enough for themselves. It is a simple parable. The oil is faith and the bridegroom Christ. The foolish virgins didn’t tend to their faith and lost it.

It is easy to forget the important things in life when things are going well. It’s about the time we begin thinking that we are prepared and in control that God sends a little suffering our way. He sends it to remind us that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom." These are the words of wisdom, true wisdom. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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Portrait of a Pastor

by Dave Rail

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He attended St. John’s grade school from 1940 to 1948. In the fall of 1948, he entered Northwestern Prep from which he graduated in 1952. He began his studies at NWC, and graduated in 1956. He went on to the

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Seminary in the fall of 1956 and graduated in the spring of 1959. At that time, it was optional to vicar, and though most of the students in his class vicared, Prof. Strobel chose not to. He married his wife Lois in the summer of 1959.

Following graduation from the Seminary, he was assigned to a dual-parish in Montana. He served Salem Lutheran Church in Circle, Montana and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Presserville from ’59-’62.

In ’62, he accepted the call to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Mandan, North Dakota. He served there until he received a call to St. John’s, Wetaskiwin and Trinity, Bashaw, Alberta, Canada. These were both German speaking congregations. When St. John’s built a new church in 1969, it began conducting its services also in English.

In 1972, Prof. Strobel accepted a call to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rapid City, South Dakota. He served there until 1975 when he accepted the call to teach German at Northwestern.

Prof. Strobel recalled some of his experiences as a parish pastor in the Dakota-Montana District of our synod. He said that the people out west were friendly and open. They attended the services well even during a long vacancy when one congregation had to hold its worship service at 3:30 each Sunday. They were concerned about the general welfare of their pastor. At congregational meetings questions like these were often heard, "How are things going Pastor? Are any repairs or improvements needed at the parsonage?" Serving as a parish pastor "out west" was

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a real joy, but then it is always a joy to serve God’s people no matter where they are.

When he was attending NPS, Prof. Stroble thought about being a Lutheran grade school teacher. But after a year at Prep, he enrolled in the Pastor track, and he has never been sorry, Since coming to NWC, he feels he has had the best of both worlds for he has always enjoyed preaching and he has enjoyed teaching. At NWC, he has been able to do both.

Prof. Strobel also has helped in the parish while serving here at NWC. He helped Pastor Gabb at Trinity from Sept. ’91 through Apr. ’94. With that experience, he has noticed some changes in the parish ministry since he left it in’75.

Today, he feels that the life of the pastor is more difficult

due in no small part to societal changes, which are also reflected in the life of the congregation. But the Good Shepherd’s blessings on the work of his undershepherds are as great as ever!

Prof. Strobel has sat in the desk of the student and the professor at NWC, and he knows that NWC tries to do what is best for the student, He understands that it is a long program, but if the students are diligent, living one day at a time rather than looking at the long haul of 8 years after high school, before they realize it, they will be serving their Savior fulltime as pastors, Prof.

Strobel has accepted the call to MLC, and is going up there with a positive attitude and will do his part to "uphold the integrity of the pre-ministerial program."

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"If Saddam Only Knew "

by Matthew Crick There are very few guarantees in life. In fact, I am very skeptical when I hear of guarantees. They usually sound fantastic until the fine print is read. Even though this is so, people everywhere still love guarantees. We want to protect ourselves when our sweet new CD player or VCR turns out to be a sour lemon. In short, gaurantees give security. Of course, there is only one guarantee people everywhere can really count on. That guarantee is God’s promise of eternal life through our redeemer Jesus.

I challenge you, however, with this question: Do you live each moment with the comfort of knowing God will take care of us as He promised? I know I do not. You see, despite my ability to rattle off a few "comfort" passages, I continually suffer from my ongoing spiritual battle. I consider it my personal tug-of-war. The players: God’s Word vs. my sinful flesh. The magnitude of this battle brings to mind a political cartoon which came out right before the Gulf War. The cartoon was poking fun at Saddam Hussein when he said something like,"If the US attacks, it will be the mother of all wars." If Saddam only knew the battle which wages within my soul!!! I know that everyone reading this is no different.

In fact, to our dismay, there lives in each of us a sinfulness which wants nothing better than to spit in God’s face. When

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my God says, "Come to Me you who are weary and burdened, I will give you rest," part of me will unquestionably retort, "I don’t need Your rest!" Or when my God puts His arm around me with these words, "Cast all your anxiety on Me because I care for you," part of me will coldly reply, "If You truly cared for me, I wouldn’t be suffering at all!" Not to mention the many times I have dared in my heart to number the "sacrifices" I have made in order to serve my Lord. As if the things I have done earned me an extra star. "Boy that Matthew Crick, he sure is something to behold." How sad am I to admit this! But it is true nonetheless.

Yet strangely enough, when it all becomes too much to bear, when the tears of frustration drain from my eyes, when I realize how corrupt I am, then God’s grace overwhelms my hard heart all the more. His words, "Take heart son, your sins are forgiven thee," flood my painful darkness with healing light. And though the next day might be as heartwrenching as the last, I find the strength to take one more step to my final destination. When that gospel promise carries out its message of peace, the battle within me ceases its fury. Ah my Jesus, You truly are the Prince of Peace, the Savior of the world. Never let me forget that because You live, so do I! This is a guarantee from God! A guarantee which is sealed forever by the blood of Jesus Christ.

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by Brady Coleman I push Him from my heart with my sin, And do not suffer my God to enter.

What separates the just from the unjust, Furthermore the righteous from the sinner?

I dig deep into the pit of my heart, Deeper yet and I find secret sins.

God judges not the outward appearance But looks into the hearts of men.

Creare in me a heart that's pure.

Even purer than the snow from the sky.

I know I can't keep Your statutes, No matter how hard I may try.

So have mercy and forgive my sin, And remain in this heart of mine.

Give me sight that I may see.

And maybe then I can lead the blind.

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A Trip To The Synagogue

by Paul Meier It all started with a COS shirt. This one had in big red characters the word *11 draped across the front of it. Every time I wore that T-shirt to work, someone would always ask me what that "scribbling" said on my shirt.

It would be a different story today. Someone would tell me what it said.

As was his afternoon custom, Dr. Cummens would drive from his office across the street to the gas station where I worked for a copy of The Milwaukee Journal and a slice of pizza before going home. Today I had the 11s p'p shirt on. "Qiqaion," Dr. Cummens replied. I was a bit surprised by his1 remark at first. No one in the unincorporated hicktown of Genesee Depot knows Hebrew. Except him. I didn V know he was Jewish.

"Yep," I replied, grinning. "It means â&#x20AC;&#x2122;gourd tree.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;" "Why are you wearing that on your shirt?" he inquired.

And that started it all off. I then went on to explain where I went to college, what I was studying for, and the reasoning of COS parties and COS themes. Dr. Cummens was pleased to hear that the entire student body has studied Latin, German, ancient Greek and especially Hebrew. We talked some more about my Hebrew classes. We then recited in Hebrew Genesis 1:1 and the shemah. It had turned out to be an exciting day at work after all.

A couple of weeks passed. The fall semester was already in full swing. My mother was working at the hospital one evening when she ran into Dr. Cummens. After some small talk, Dr. Cummens informed my mother that a special reading of the Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament) was coming up and he wanted to know if I would be interested in attending. A couple days later I called Dr. Cummens to accept his gracious invitation. A Goyim (Gentile) in a synagogue. This should be interesting.

On our arrival at the synagogue, Dr. Cummens informed me that today was the eighth and final day of Sukkot, the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles. This festival celebrates the hardships the Israelites had to endure during their forty year wandering

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after the exodus from Egypt. Next to the synagogue was a sukkah, or tent made ofvines and branches to symbolize the make-shift dwellings the Israelites had to construct.

That day was also known as Simhat Torah, or "the rejoicing of the Torah." This was the day when the annual reading of the Torah was concluded, reading the last verses of Deuteronomy, and the reading was started over, beginning with Genesis chapter 1.

This special service was supposed to be geared towards the children of the congregation, explaining the history of the Torah and the scrolls it was written on, but very few youths attended. There were about a dozen people present for this service.

Temple Emanuel looks much like a church on the inside, but is only decorated in the sanctuary. The nave has no religious symbols whatsoever. On the wall of the sanctuary is carved a menorah (branched candlestick) and two tablets containing the Ten Commandments. An eternal light hangs from the ceiling. And towards the front of the sanctuary' are two lecterns, one larger and higher than the other, and a synthesizer.

Temple Emanuel is a synagogue for Reformed Jews, the most liberal branch of Judaism. No yarmulkas (skullcaps) were worn, except by the service leader, who has not yet finished his rabbinical studies. Their worship book, written in both Hebrew and English, contained prayers, responses and psalms, not unlike our hymnal. And the cantor who lead the psalm singing was a woman.

Due to the lack of attendance, this special service became, much to my disappointment, an abbreviated informal service. During part of the service a young boyr, about thirteen years old, stepped forward and read a portion of Genesis chapter 1.

This was the section he was to read for his bar mitzvah in two weeks. The worship leader then donned a tallit, or prayer shawl, and chanted the final verses of Deuteronomy and the first chapter of Genesis. What was interesting about all the chanting done throughout the service was that there were no notes to follow; the melodies were all memorized.

Along with the reading of the Torah, the worship service contained praises to God, the signing of psalms, and prayers of deliverance for Israel. However, there was no mention of what that deliverance was. Aside from the inadequate feeling of not being able to understand or keep up with what the congregation was reading, the service left me feeling empty. Where is the salvation in this religion, I asked myself. Where is the mention of Jesus, the Messiah, as our Savior from sin, death, and the devil? Nowhere.

The Jews have all the answers to salvation, contained in the writings of the law and the prophets, but yet miss the point entirely. May we, as Christians, continually thank God for bringing us to faith in Christ Jesus, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeemer.

Whoever said COS shirts are stupid? That shirt resulted in an experience I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soon forget.

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Speaking of Which

by John Toppe Gott wuerfelt nicht.

--Albert Einstein.

"God does not play dice."

Albert Einstein was part of one of question them until new discoveries the greatest scientific revolutions of asked questions which the physics of all time. Science, and physics in the day had problems answering, particular, was undergoing a One of these troubling questions complete revision of its view of the was the nature of light. Newton world.

The familiar "Newtonian thought that it was made up of tiny world" was being replaced by the "bodies", or particles (thus the name bizarre and confusing "quantum "corpuscular theory"), and not at all world". A Newtonian world is one made up of waves, which was the governed by the laws of classical other possibility.

However, the physics. These laws governed how English scientist Thomas Young light is reflected, how one orbiting proved that light was made up of body moves around another, and what waves, by means of his famous happens when one drops a bowl of "double-slit" experiment.

In this custard off of the roof. Since these experiment Young passed a beam of laws seemed to work (i.e. correctly light through a screen with one predicted what would happen in a narrow slit in it and then through a given situation), no one bothered to second screen having two slits. If

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What actually happened was that the light formed an interference pattern, with light and dark areas mixed together all over the screen. The two beams of light were acting like two sets of waves in water, with troughs and peaks. Sometimes two peaks (or two troughs) would meet and reinforce each other. Other times a trough and a peak would meet and cancel each other out. This was exactly the same behavior shown by Young's experiment. Ergo, light is made up of waves. QED. Unfortunately, reality was not so simple.

Physicists in the early twentieth century realized that light acted as waves and particles, and that in fact all things have the properties of both. However, once an object is larger than atomic scale, the wave

properties are virtually non-existent.

This idea of a wave-particle duality, therefore, is one of the crucial concepts in quantum physics. Add to this Heisenbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertainty principle, and the difference between classical and quantum physics will become clearer. Werner Heisenberg, a prominent German physicist in the early part of this century, showed that on the atomic scale, the better one knows the position of a particle, the less one knows about its momentum (in which way and how fast it is moving), and vice versa.

These two main ideas help to form a world view quite different from the classical model of the world. In classical physics, if one knew the position and momentum of every particle in a closed group, say a box with its dust particles and various gas molecules, one could accurately predict the position of every particle into any point into the future. One

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could have complete knowledge of a system and could completely predict what would happen within that Quantum mechanics system. destroys all this on the atomic level.

One cannot know absolute positions and momentums, and therefore cannot know what will happen. The only thing that is possible is to calculate probabilities. Electrons do not orbit atomic nuclei in neat little circles, but rather exist in fuzzy probability zones where they are most likely to be. One is now completely unable to describe and predict accurately the behavior of atomic particles.

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in so many other places, God was removed from the picture. Science often seems to find the absence of an all-controlling God to be very desirable. Let Science do its thing, and problems will vanish under its intense scrutiny. Reason and intellect are the masters of everything, Poverty? Homelessness? The Poor?

Study sociology, and cures shall be found for these ills.

Hunger?

Draught?

Study agriculture and earth sciences, and these ills too will disappear.

Sickness?

Aging?

Medicine and advanced drugs will keep people young and healthy,

In all of this, Science has forgotten what it is studying, Evexything that science looks at-the earth, the stars, the human body-all these things are more than debris from a huge explosion "billions and billions" of years ago. Everything is the careful and purposeful creation of an almighty God, who watches over each part of His creation. There is no chance or fate that controls the lives of people. It is no accident that 93 million miles away there is a yellow sun that supplies all the needs of an insignificant little blue-green planet, From the hairs on our heads to the star exploding 100 light-years away, This all serves as the background nothing escapes the control or care of for Einsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remark. He refused to our loving and gracious God, a God accept the idea of complete who knows and calls each one of us by randomness and unpredictability in name, and who will never ever play physics. Einstein saw that here, as dice.

The ideas of quantum mechanics on a large scale would be rather like the mathematical concept of chaos.

This formal chaos (as opposed to the informal chaos of my desktop) is defined by this: small and unrepeatable variations in the beginning conditions of a system have tremendous consequences in the end.

The classic example is the "butterfly effect" of weather forecasting: a butterfly in Japan could fly in a circle to the left instead of to the right and by doing so change the upcoming weather of New York City from a sunny day to a rainy day.)

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The Next Page: Teddy Roosevelt

by Sam Hacker

Without a doubt, Teddy Roosevelt was one of the most popular presidents the United States has ever had. He was recognized as an excellent president even while in office and is respected today for the sweeping reforms he enacted in Teddy his terms of office.

Roosevelt wore the political "pants" of his times, Even before he became president, he was a very influential man. He was the hero of San Juan Hill

and carried that Rough Rider image into his presidency as T.R. was the most well. progressive president America has ever had. Many of his reforms passed down through the years for us to enjoy, which we now take for granted.

When we sit down at the dinner table and look at the piece of roast beef or that chicken leg in front of us we usually donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about catching a terrible disease. We

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Perhaps we take for granted the fact that all our meat is inspected by the USDA. We know that the place where the animals are slaughtered is clean and sterile. We know that the feed given to the animals is safe and should not cause any side affects in us.

Perhaps we do not realize that we don’t have to think twice before we eat something, because under Teddy Roosevelt the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 was passed. It is said that Teddy was eating breakfast one day while reading The Jungle by the muckraking author Upton Sinclair. While reading this book’s gory description of slaughterhouse conditions, Teddy is rumored to have lost his breakfast. After doing so he went straight to Congress and got the Meat Inspection Act passed. More than likely this is a true story, but in any case Teddy was convinced in real life that a change had to be made for the good of the people, and he made it.

Probably the greatest legislation that was passed during Teddy’s presidency dealt with the environment. We are used to hearing Rush Limbaugh speak about "environmentalist wackos."

Sometimes environmentalists today do go too far. In my mind President Roosevelt was an environmentalist, but far from a wacko. He was an avid outdoorsman.

He enjoyed nature and did not want to see the beauty of America ruined by progress. T.R. wanted to save America’s beautiful places for years to come, for each generation of Americans to see.

Who among us has never enjoyed the view of snow-capped mountains or immense canyons or wonderful forests? For our National Park System and our National Forests we have Teddy Roosevelt to thank. Because of his view of natural beauty, we can see the awesome splendor of God’s creation.

We have seen two pieces of legislation from Teddy’s presidency that have come down to us, and there are even more! Teddy Roosevelt enacted

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other legislation during his terms in office, so much that we could not even mention most of them in this short article.

Teddy Roosevelt was indeed a fine president. Candidates for public office today speak about "vision," namely vision to the future. He had a vision. He wanted to make America a He better place to live, succeeded in that vision.

Now we will take a month off on The Next Page. When this series returns again in January we will turn our focus from American historical figures. During the second semester we will be looking at a few figures outside America who had great effects

on the history not only of their own country, but also on the world as a whole.

Let us close out this portion of the series on this note. Hopefully through these articles we have gained a greater appreciation for those people in our past. Men such as Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt have had a profound effect through the ages. Let us keep in mind that every person and every event has a profound effect on the future. Let us turn every page of our lives looking back on those before it and learning from them. Turn and learn!

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Why Travel?

by Cory Denekamp Why travel? Why take the time to make money, plan, and worry, just to spend the money you worked so hard for, merely and only for a round-trip plane ticket and some time abroad? A legitimate question.

The answer to this question revolves around the following supposition: If you have never been out of the tri-state area, you have a problem. All the world is indeed a stage, and you have only seen act one, scene two. In order to experience other parts of the play, the new characters, the different scenes, and the exciting dialogues, you need to see other parts of the world.

If you ask someone who has gone abroad the above question, you will certainly receive many answers. The one answer that is almost invariably given, though, is that it is such a great learning experience.

The things you will learn by traveling abroad are bounded only by time and your own closed mind. You will hear other languages spoken and find out that not everyone in the world speaks English (a big shock for some). You will realize what it must be like for someone who comes to America from another land. You will learn that McDonalds hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pentrated all parts of the earth and that even if it is where you are, you can survive without it. You will see that not eveiy family in the world owns a car, and that they get along just fine with public transportation. You will learn that not every German likes to drink beer and that women in the

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East-block nations are just as pretty as the women here. In short you will learn so much that it will take you months to absorb all that you saw and heard.

The second biggest reason given is associated with the first, although not identical. It is the appreciation and greater objectivity that you will develope for our own culture. You will see good and bad in America that you never noticed before. The abundance and wealth of America will shock you when you return, but so will the wastefulness.

You will see that not everyone does things the way Americans do things, and that often they do it a better way. You will notice the idioms in the English language that people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand outside of our culture. You will observe the many things that American culture has absorbed from other countries and you will be amazed at how other countries will look either up to or down at Americans. And these are just a few things you will come to understand. I suspect it would require many volumes to cover them all.

Those are the two biggest reasons. There are many more: the confidence that you will develope, the way that your world view will expand, the feeling of adventure, seeing places you learned about in history class, finding relatives in another land, visiting the countries of your anscestors or of your Lutheran heritage.

I guess if someone asked me the question why travel, I would have to ask in return, why not?

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The Grandest Homecoming of All

by David Shilling himself known. Moving in he gave the order for the traditional initiation to begin.

The night air grew colder as a gentle breeze stiffened and subsided. Dusk bowed to night and menacing clouds sailed in. Wittenberg Hall closed her eyes one by one as the call rang over the house phone; "Two more hours, frosh!" Beanies were donned. Slowly they emerged finding their pre-marked spots in line facing Wittenberg, her face now dark with scowl.

The heavens threatened rain while upperclassmen gathered before the stiff faced soldiers. Soon they would meet their General and Sergeants for the week and all would commence. Music played and a mist began to fall as the sergeants appeared one by one. Finally, mounted on his snow white steed, their general made ft

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After that night one might have wondered what more could be done during homecoming week. The big game was still five days off and the main night of welcoming the freshmen was over; but we had many things to keep us busy. The campus stepped back in time for a week.

We went from the busy rat race of the 90’s back to more enjoyable times in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. There were bow ties, pocket protectors, bell bottoms, protests and even a few people from Saturday Night Fever, walking around. The seniors protested

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homework encouraging everyone to "burn their flash cards" while the Rags took a break with the construction crew.

The freshmen marched, escorted prep girls, buttoned on command and dressed as certain characters for the last two days. Once again the hunchback called for sanctuary as the bell tolled.

Friday night began with many Northwestern students displaying their talents, but this year had an added twist.

Besides our students a number of alumni participated with juggling acts, a quartet and even the Chia Pet Junkies returned.

Our homecoming King and Queen were crowned and we watched the traditional burning of the "N" for the very last time.

Saturday awoke to grey skies and threats of rain, but we made the best of it.

Many alumni and former professors showed up for the Trojan Run/Walk while the Senior class finished construction on their 1/2 scale bell tower. During both the soccer and football games alumni who played each sport were recognized. That evening the bell called us all to worship as it has for many years. There we joined to praise our Heavenly Father and hear His Word and have Him remind us as the hymn says: "I the Lord will bless and keep you and give you peace...Go My children I will keep you and give you peace."

Finally to end out the week those present enjoyed a pig roast down at Riverside Park. It was a busy week of fun and fellowship for all of the students here at Northwestern and an exciting weekend, seeing many familiar faces back on campus.

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The squad has also had great individual efforts by some players. In the Homecoming game, starting center and team

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captain Jon Schroeder played the entire game with a broken finger. As it turns out, Jon is out for the remainder of the season.

The second leading rusher in the league, Aaron Robinson, has played with a hip pointer for the majority of the season. There has also been excellent production from the freshman guys on the team. These efforts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always show up in statics, but are still very valuable to the team. Steve Hillmer has stepped in for Jon Schroeder and done a solid job. Joel Feuerstahler is leading the team in interceptions, and Darren Knoll has given a lot of support on the offensive and defensive lines. Injuries have hampered the team, but individuals have stepped up and played well.

With two weeks left in the season, the Northwestern football team faces its most formidable opponents in Mt. Scenario and Maranatha. If the team continues with its great individual and team efforts, together with a few breaks here and there, they will end on a high note, and the last winning season for Trojan football.

Cross Country The Trojan cross country team has had a roller-coaster season, marred by injuries and sickness. The team has only five runners.

If one goes down, so does the team. However, the Trojan Harriers run on. On September 24, the cross country team came in fourth out of eleven teams at the Concordia invitational. Since that pinnacle the Northwestern team has had some stiff competition, yet has managed to place in every meet. With three meets left, the team looks forward to the conference meet where it hopes to finish in the top two. n

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The Affair of Gala

by Dead Poets I had requested the following information from agent X (not his code name but a designation to protect his identity even among us) when I was at the advanced training camp early last spring. It is a dossier on an artist who died a few years ago, one Salvador Dali. The dossier is an interview with one of the artist’s servants explaining how Dali met his true love. To say the least it’s a bizarre tale, but then everything about the artist’s life is bizarre. I expected X would send the information by a lesser agent. Thus, I was surprised that early Sunday afternoon when I heard a soft knock on the door.

"Herein!’ I croaked. I was sleeping off a full night of work and a rough morning of teaching a class of junior recruits. X slipped through the barely open door. He was in full dress. I knew he’d been to the front. When I saw the dossier in his hand all I could say was, "Sahweet!" It’s a term no longer in the code books, but he knew what I meant.

"I’ll put it on the desk," he whispered. He was a veteran of the all-nighter.

He understood my foggy brain.

"Thanks X." I said and rolled over to sleep.

"Gotfc sei mit Sie mein Kind," and he was gone.

It was like a dream, and I was almost surprised when I awoke and found the document on my desk. When I read the note that accompanied it, I had a long standing hunch confirmed. He asked that when the dossier was made public he be referred to only as "Dead Poets." X knows what he’s doing, and I’m not about to betray his trust.

I here submit "The Affair of Gala," which has been declassified for public distribution.

Agent Duly

An arm of the night came gliding through my window.

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Over the blue water of the river my soul was playing.

While on the clock the wounded moments...slipped away.

-Frederico Garcia Lorca

Sweat covered my face which held a contorted and worried expression.

The feeling in the pit of my stomach was well known to me. I began to panic.

The time was nearly three in the afternoon and the pantiy held no wine. I looked everywhere. My master, especially on such a sultry summer day, would want some wine. When I noticed that I was breathing hard, I stopped for a moment, felt my heart beating feverishly inside my chest, and looked behind the bread. More of a shout than a sigh of relief escaped. I quickly assembled a tray with the wine bottle, the glass, the corkscrew, and some bread. I could see him out on the terrace. He had stopped working. He was holding his head in pain again. He was going mad. In the prime of life, this genius could not hold on to his senses. The prayer in my heart went out to my master sitting alone in his torment. As I walked toward him, his crazy laughter became audible, and I prayed again. Perhaps today the end would come to the torment of young master Dali.

I greeted him and poured a glass of the dark burgundy wine. The wine would calm him for a bit, but he was getting worse. All of us servants would stay up into the night and pray for his affliction to cease. The whole summer was too busy. There was a stream of visitors who called on him at all hours.

The fame added more pressure to him as well. Great artists like Senior Magritte and Senior Bunuel had come, and on this day my master expected Senior Paul Eluard from Paris. There was too much going on. It was all too much for my master. So many more came to visit him because they thought he was near the end.

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There was no more wine in the house, of that I was sadly sure. With four more glasses on a tray, I made my way back to the terrace. My master had turned to watch the car make its way through the gate and past the hedges.

The white automobile slowed to a stop there in the courtyard below, with the

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diy gravel of the driveway crackling beneath its tires. A wave of dust swept past us. The glare of the sun off the car’s windows forbade anyone from looking in. The engine continued to run.

The master looked pleased but pensive. Just as the silver tray in my hands touched the table on the terrace, the car’s engine turned off. In the moment of ensuing silence, the heat seemed unbearable. I found it difficult to breathe.

The rear door opened slowly. Even from the good stone’s throw away that we were, I recognized the shining gold buckle on the polished white shoe which stepped onto the parched earth. Yes, it was Mr. Eluard with his white shoes and white hat. A grunt of pleased confirmation came from my master, who now wore a tired smile. I turned another glass right side up from the tray. The bottle of wine was in my hand. I had intended to begin pouring, when a most peculiar thing happened.

There had been a slight breeze and the sounds of birds, crickets, and the master’s dog. But all the sounds seemed to ease into an unsettling quiet. Gala drew the eyes of all three of us. My master’s head turned slowly to the right as Mr. Eluard was turning back to the car. At the same moment, I had slowly looked up from the table, the bottle of wine yet in my left hand. With the inhumanly long gasp from my master, I was certain he would die. The time moved so slowly. Mr. Eluard held out his hand to the woman who alighted from the automobile after him. The bottle of wine became a weight in my hand and dropped t o the table. There were many things I did not know just then. I was not sure if I had seen anything with more grace or loveliness before. I did not know what was happening inside the raging mind of my master. I could not tell if the light blinding my eyes came from Senior Eluard’s gold shoe buckle or from her. My eyes began to water, but I was not sure if I could blink. I was only sure that this was the woman whom my master was waiting for.

The master had been silent for a long time. Eluard’s hand was still outstretched to the lady. At first, I thought she was the Mother Mary sent down to calm my master’s soul. From a distance, she looked like the painting from the Madonna and Child above my bed. She stood there looking directly at my master with a gentle, caring smile.

She was standing straight and confident. Her chin was raised and her head was slightly tilted to the side. She was not too tall. The long, dark brown hair curled around, falling down around her shoulders. The soft, pink dress she wore complemented her elegant face. Even to me, she looked the part of a portrait painting with soft pastels. The dress revealed her collar bones which arched back into her shoulders with strength, yet without losing any of her rich femininity. She commanded respect with her presence, but her face conveyed a caring spirit and gentle heart.

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Yet her real beauty was none of this. The greatness of this woman was not her fine form or her glorious face. Her beauty was her eyes. As she looked at the master, her deep brown eyes reached out to him. Although her stare did not rest upon me directly, I could sense her loving concern for this young tortured artist whom she had never met before. She seemed to speak kind words to him with her eyes alone. The woman was indeed the long-awaited girl, the Indispensable One, who would be the one to save my master. She was truth and beauty and life incarnate.

I tore my attention from her to look to my master. Joy held his heart and a great smile of relief was painted across his face. But his eyes which had just beheld his salvation became wild once more. A forceful fit of insane, uncontrollable laughter came upon him. Mr. Eluard and the woman, known from that day on as Gala, rushed up the stone steps toward us. The master had fallen to the dry earth and grasped the metal legs of his chair. His eyes swirled around. His bursts of laughter became screams. As if possessed, he began to roll around on the ground, kicking up dust and laughing like a crazy man. I tried to help him up or calm him, but Mr. Eluard pushed me away. The white hat flew off his head as he fell down to help this lunatic rolling in the dust. Eluard began to speak loudly and slap my master to try to calm him down. I couldn’t understand his words.

I felt a hand on my shoulder as Gala knelt down between Eluard and myself. She placed one hand on the master’s chest and the other behind his head. She smiled at him, then began to sing softly into his ear. I didn’t know the tune and couldn’t understand the words, but she did have a lovely voice.

She sang without faltering or wavering as she gazed into his eyes. Soon, hers was the only voice to be heard. Eluard and I began to stand up slowly. Gala’s song continued soft but sure until the madman’s eyes stopped their wild swirling. The master was breathing hard, but a rare calm spread over his face.

Eluard stole a quick look at me. There was hope in our exchanged glance.

When Gala finished singing, my master began to weep. He cried tears of release and reward after so many tears of frustration and horror. He had spoken often of the woman he knew would come. He had imagined many details about her. He had loved her from his childhood, years before they would ever meet. How much had he longed for this day to come! What an upheaval of emotion! At last there was a cure for his woe. An answer had come to my prayer. The Indispensable One had come. Gala was gently rocking the master and once again began to sing.

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During one busy week filled with Hebrew and Greek tests, along with required Shakespeare reading, a shrine mysteriously appeared in the married studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lounge. The following inscription was on the shrine.

O Harry Vee, Harry Vee, Know you what you mean to me?

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He's why Englishmen alive Today still say their pride comes riding Up 'longside that Harry five At Agincourt, this king's so cool He'd make the Ceasars, every one, drool With envy--why?

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Last Word

by Tim Smith Recently I was browsing through the books on the "free for the taking" shelf in the library when I came across a recent volume of Hebrew Studies. Eagerly I snatched it away and squirrelled it off home to peruse the treasures within.

You can imagine my surprise when I found, folded and forgotten, a letter tucked absently away between the pages of a chapter devoted to phonemes. It would appear to be an early draft of a reasonably famous bit of verse.

Clearly it is a good thing the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publisher made him change so many of the nonsense words in the final draft. The way in which the poem reads below, it would be far too wild for any sane audience to understand or accept.

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Had a nightmare this A.M. and wrote it all out in verse. Doesn't make much sence to me but it's probably the kind of thing you young people would like. Ifyou've finished with the lawnmower, be a good chap and pop it in the post (mail), there's a fine fellow. - Lewis] Some examples include "The [Several titles also appear.

Deutschlander," "Deutschlandery," "Ode to Academe," and "The Trojan Farce." Each one is crossed out in favor of the next. The final product seems to be untitled.] *Twas Birsching, and the Spaude Sprain Did Dose and Gosdeck in the Hirsch: All Sellnow were the Lindemann, And the Plitzuweit outgrabe.

"Beware the Deutschlander, my son!

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Beware the Eickmann bird, and shun The frumious Zuleger!"

He took his Strobel sword in hand Long time the Nass-ty* foe he sought So rested he by the Bode tree And stood awhile in thought.

And, as in Gorsline thought he stood The Deutschlander, with eyes of flame Came wiffling through the Wendland wood And gurgled as it came!

One, two! One, two! And through and through The Strobel sword went snicker-snack!

He left it dead, and with its head He went galumphing back.

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Come to my arms, my Schaser boy!

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Certainly the prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much, but the key is that it is the prayer of a righteous man which accomplishes much.

When our children are in trouble, it won't do any good to have them recite a prayer to a God whom they don’t even know. It is far better for the concerned parent to take the attitude of King David who wrote in Psalm 34: "Come my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD." By feeding them the sweet milk of the gospel we allow the Holy Spirit to work another

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With that miracle of faith goes the promise that God will hear and answer our prayers. The Psalm promises: "The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." Further on the Psalm contains the Messianic prophecy: "Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the LORD delivers Him out of them all. He keeps all His bones; not one of them is broken."

In David's words you can hear the Savior's voice say, "Come you children, listen to Me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD." He then promises to hear the prayers of the righteous, and reminds us of our Savior. In fact, the Psalm ends with the reminder that it is the LORD who makes us righteous. "The LORD redeems the soul of His servants; and none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned."

So the Religious Right can continue tiying to bring the kingdom of God to people via legislation and ritual. They can preach the gospel of wealth and well-being, and our society will continue to become more and more amoral. Others of us will continue to preach the unpopular gospel of forgiveness to those who live in fear of judgment. We will continue to remind them that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of their Savior. We will remind them of the greatest gift anyone ever gave and encourage them to take comfort in the fact that it is a gift for them also.

When necessary we will preach the even less popular condemnation to those secure in their sin. We will confidently state the existence of the righteous God and remind them of the condemnation that waits for those who reject their salvation.

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" The Musings of a Human Soul"

by Matthew W. Crick Live free or die! This catchy motto belongs to the great state of New Hampshire. I often saw these words while spending my earlier years in the lush woodlands of Massachusetts. For you see, an automobile registered in New Hampshire has this motto emblazoned on its license plate. Even to this day, I enjoy feeling these words roll off my tongue. "Live free or die!" It is the ultimate in ultimatums. It is a mighty declaration worthy of the likes of Patrick Henry, who coined the similarly smashing phrase, "Give me liberty or give me death!" To live by words such as these almost forces one to carry out every personal resolve, obstacles short of death notwithstanding! Yet hearing words like liberty and freedom causes me to reflect on this question, "Is it even possible to live free?"

Some may answer emphatically, "Yes!" Especially those born and raised in America, the land of the free. And not surprisingly so. Our country was founded on its burning desire to be free of external controls. When our forefathers became convinced they could no longer live in the state of their perceived bondage, they revolted. No longer would they bow to the authority of the royal crown! No longer would the impending revolution be daunted by fear! Aye, it was bravery and determination which ruled that day. Yes, a new nation was born. But were they any more free from the ailing world around them and in them?

I for one say, "No." I am not forced to think too far back into history to convince myself of this undeniable truth. The catalog of human decadence is long. Afghanistan, Tieniman Square, the Berlin Wall, and Somalia struck a chord in us all. Not to mention the day to day evils which confront us such as racism, murder, rape, and the forced subjugation of the weak. Each of these evidences has made its charge to pummel the- ideal of freedom into unconditional submission. And though each has not been entirely successful, they have not altogether failed either. In my mind, the quest for freedom loses a few more followers each time the reality of the world attempts to shatter the

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I suppose up to a certain point in my life, I belonged to this cast of followers.

I found as I grew up how often I grasped for this idealistic type of freedom, namely, to live on my own terms. This was especially true when I felt inescapably trapped by those who sought control over me. Undoubtably, I was one who sought to find that place where I could live free just as myself, be it on the mountain top or the deserted beach. There, I would find no one pushing, no one commanding, no one pulling, no one demanding. Ah, but no such place exists on this side of the eternal kingdom of God. I realized this only recently in life. It is not hard to figure out, though, if we keep our eyes and ears open and mouth closed.

Yet, somehow, in someway, the realization that I will never be free from the jarring effects of human preconceptions, closedmindedness, and violence utterly sadden me. I ask the question, "Why does it have to be this way?" Over and over I run this question through my head. But in this world, there is no answer to be found. I shrug and carxy on. I return once again to expose my heart and soul to the world, buffeted about by the obstinacy of men as they unwittingly fire their barbs. "The wounds, do they ever heal?" I ponder silently.

"The scars, will they ever disappear?" I question to myself. It is when I see these wounds and scars that I desire nothing but to flee. I want to be free from the games which people play. But allow me to repeat once again, this freedom does not exist in this world. Never has. Never will.

For this reason it is amazing to me that many still exist of the ilk of John Lennon. Lennon is best defined by his hit song, "Imagine." In it, he concerned himself with ultimate freedom in the strictly humanistic sense. The song, in short, proclaimed the virtues of "a brotherhood of man" where "there is no hell below us, and above us only sky." Many still proclaim to hold to this faith that freedom can be attained. However, I question whether those who think along the lines of John Lennon have truly convinced themselves that this utopian brotherhood can be achieved. Maybe their apparent naivete is not born from any real belief that the world will ever evolve into such a brotherhood after all.

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Actually, several problems. There is the very practical problem of where to store the books, because I only have so much shelf space. Books start getting stacked in front of other books, piles appear on the floor, and still the books keep coming. I suppose I could pack up some of my books into boxes, but that would defeat one of the purposes of having all these books-the ability to refer quickly to any book I have. If I pack away my book on underwater archaeology, how can I readily find out about the discoveries at Caesarea Maritima? How can I read about an event in the life of Werner Heisenberg, if my copy of Uncertainty is buried in a box buried under other boxes? Besides, how does one tell which books are in a particular box?

Another problem with so many books is that there is seldom enough time to read them. Even taking into account reference materials, I probably have 50-60 per cent of my books unread. Closely associated with this problem is the stack of 15 unread magazines which is next to my bed. I keep telling myself that someday I will read them.

And I do read some of them, but in the meantime I have acquired several more books.

I try to catch up during summer, but my attempt only lasts a few weeks, at which time I am on the cycle of work-sleep-work-have fun, and less and less reading gets done. But the buying continues.

Probably the biggest problem with having so many books is that they cost money.

Some were a quarter at the Watertown Public Library booksale. Others were a couple of bucks from a used book store. Some were free, while others were considerably more.

But most of them cost money. Even with my lucrative Kitchie job, I still run low on money. This is usually where a biblioholic finally admits to his (or her) problem. When the last pennies are going for books instead of rent, clothes, food, tuition, etc., then one becomes acutely aware of a problem.

As you can see, I was having some serious problems and was finding no solutions for them, until one fateful day, while I was browsing (i.e. buying only one or two books.

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understand my condition. The book was entitled Biblioholism*: The Literary Addiction,

by Tom Raabe. The asterisk was for a footnote that defined *bib / li / o ho lism [ Gr biblion\ n. [BIBLIO + HOLISM] book, of books: the habitual longing to purchase, read, store, admire and consume books in excess.

The very book for me! Naturally I bought it, as I was well within its target audience. As I read it, I felt a great sense of excitement. Here was a book written for me and about me. Since it helped me, I would like to share some of the book with you, gentle reader, in the hope that you too may benefit.

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Raabe began by telling his own story, how he too denied that he had a problem, until he found box after unopened box of twenty-one volume illustrated sets of Dickens (which really is enough to push anyone over the edge). From his own experiences, Raabe drew a picture of what the life of a biblioholic is like. He then came up with a little test so that others could judge how much of a biblioholic they were. Here are a few sample questions: 1. When you go to a bookstore with a friend , are you usually carrying more books when you leave than your friend is?

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After this section follows a very amusing chapter on the history (more or less) of the book. I do not want to spoil it for you, so read it yourself.

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collectomaniac, the readoholic, the scholar, the heinous bibliotaphs (who bury their books) and biblioclasts (who destroy their books), and the truly bizarre bibliophagi, who eat books (although usually under great compulsion). Many a book-purchaser falls into biblionarcissism, buying books to show off one’s assumed intellectual superiority. On my own shelves there sits The Brothers Karamazov in the original Russian, just as Dostoevsky wrote it. Can I read it? No. Or more accurately, not yet. I have deluded myself into thinking that learning some Russian could be a fun way to spend years of time I don’t have. But boy, if the books don’t look impressive!

I will mention one other important chapter here, and that is the chapter on lending books. The story is told of a man who was showing his vast collection of books to a visitor. When the visitor asked whether he lent out any of his books, he said only fools lend out books, and swept a hand towards the books around him, "All these books once belonged to fools."

I do not go stealing other people’s books, but I am leery about lending them out to just anyone. Someone wanted to borrow my paperback copy of Jurassic Park (unfortunately it was the movie version of the book, and not the white cover of the original, although I first read the book a year before the movie came out). This person could not believe that I had read the book, because the spine of the book was still smooth and the pages were in excellent condition. I reluctantly lent out my book, and received it back later, worse for the wear with creases in the spine. One could say, "What’s the big deal? The book is still quite usable." True, but the appearance of the book has been prematurely aged, and has lost the smooth gloss of youth. O tempora, o mores! that such casual treatment should be given books!

I would like to talk more about this subject, but I’ve got books waiting.

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Well, during the fall, students might hear the cracking of pads (or ribs ). At any given moment, he might also hear the witty banter of the Rags. A quiet "ribbiting" can also be detected by very sensitive ears in the fall. These sounds no longer fill our ears during the winter months. They are gone, and that means the football season has also passed.

The Last Trojan Football Season didn’t end with a very big bang. The final record was 2-5-1. Nevertheless, no one can accuse the men of having a lack of effort through the season. This fact is evident by the numerous All-Conference selections awarded to the players. First team honors were given to Brent Brutlag (middle linebacker), Mark Kruse (defensive tackle), and Tom Glende (tight end). Joel Feuerstahler (strong safety), Jeremy Glowicki (fullback), Tim Kolb (linebacker), and Jason Zahn (offensive tackle) were rewarded with second team honors. Also, honorable mention status was achieved

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Now we can turn our attention to the different sounds heard during the winter months on the campus. What are the sounds the average student can anticipate? Most likely youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear a lot of logs being sawed, and not by small, hibernating, woodland creatures. The ever present sound of construction will be present on campus. Students will also be able to hear the sounds of the basketball pounding on the hardwood. GO TROJANS!!! n by Dave Koehler

Golf and Cross Country What can I say? It was a trying year for Trojan golf and cross country.

Each endured trials and tribulations that would make even Job cringe. In the face of these difficulties, though, each team competed with pride and was able to say in the end that it had fun.

For the golf team it was a rough year. Although they were few and far between, there were a few highlights. Though no individuals stood out in conference this year, the team as a whole managed to beat W_C twice, which in and of itself makes a season successful. With Andy fix as their patient and quiet leader, the golf team was able to get through the season and say it had fun.

The Trojan cross country team enjoyed a little more success but had to overcome illness and injury the whole season to do it. Bart Gurgel had a great year, winning most of the races he ran- including conference- even though he suffered from a foot injury the majority of the season. Chris Johnson overcame both injury and illness to place high in most meets and earn a third in conference. As a team, though, the Trojans had a disappointing loss at DMLC and managed to snag only a second place in conference. Through it all, the wins and losses, the highs and lows, having to drive to the regional meet two weekends in a row, the Trojan runners were able to say that they had fun. n by Andy Schroer

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This season’s freshmen team, like most, suffered several great setbacks at the hands of the sophomores and the junior/senior team. Halfway through the season, the junior/senior team seemed to have the edge, defeating the sophomores 14-6. But in the last game of the season, an over-confident (and understaffed) junior/senior team was humbled by the sophomores, 27-7, forcing a championship game.

The championship game took place under the lights at Washington Park.

Both teams drew several diehard fans from their respective classes, and the stage was set for an offensive battle. The game itself was sloppy, with quite a few contested calls on both sides of the ball. The seniors were unable to move the ball effectively, while the sophomores seemed unable to score. Finally, early in the second half, Joel Heckendorf came down with a tipped pass in the end zone, the sophomores’ only score of the game. They were unable to make the extra point conversion.

As the clock wore down, things didn’t look good for the junior/senior team.

But with a mere 13 seconds left, the Matt Denoyer-led offense came alive, marching down the field on a couple of flea-flickers. With under five seconds to play, Brian Pechman hit Matt DeNoyer for the tying touchdown. With only two seconds left, Pechman, scrambling out of the pocket, hooked up with Andy Fix in the end zone, scoring the extra point and securing the victory, 7-6, for the junior/senior squad. Thus ended the exciting last season of flag football at Northwestern, and the junior/senior gridders finally won their intramural t-shirts. n By Jeff Scott

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C&C "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la! Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!" Seasons greetings dear reader. Welcome to the Christmas column of C&C. Sorry we missed you last month! We don’t have any excuses like we were procrastinating or that the entire article was censored by President Braun. We were called away on urgent business to somewhere in the South Pacific that we can’t tell you about. It’s strictly top secret. Don’t act so surprised! We here at the C&C do have lives you know. Anyhow, enough senseless babbling, on to the really important stuff.

Well, we’ve done it. We know it’s taken us almost the entire semester to do this, but we promised and we would never want anyone saying that the C&C staff doesn’t stand behind its promises. So, what have we done you ask yourselves? C’mon, guess!

We’ll give you a hint: D. Not enough? How ’bout: 10 years. Got it figured out yet? One more hint: twins. That’s right dear reader, we have the one, the only, the exclusive interview with the man, the myth, the legend. . . D.Scott Bertram!!!!!!!!!!!! And it’s exactly what inquiring minds want to know. So, without any further ado, fasten your seatbelts and read on: C&C: So, D.Scott, what has changed the most here in your ten years at Northwestern College?

D.Scott: That’d be a tie between the presidents and the chefs, with the change in presidents affecting me the most. Three chefs, three presidents. Did you know that I missed attending Northwestern with Professor Koelpin by three months? If only I hadn’t dropped out of preschool.

C&C: Who was/is your favorite professor?

D.Scott: Coach Umnus, he was gone long before I ever got here, I just don’t want to offend anyone. Oh yeah, and Professor TenBroek because he used to slap himself in the head all the time. Does that cause memory loss? Not to mention that he told more stories than Professor Spaude, especially about going to school by horse.

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D.Scott: Tutors Seivert, Schewe, Borgwardt and Schaser (we used to call him ’Art’).

C&C: Ok, so will we. In five words or less describe Tutor ’Art’ as a freshman.

D.Scott: Very, very, very, very the same as now: quiet. Kristin must have gotten all the family energy.

C&C: Did Tutor ’Art’ think he was Pelee when he was in college or is this a recent occurrence?

D.Scott: As far as I know, he was a football player. Did we have soccer for four years then? But how about this, he’s always aspired to be another Koelpin.

C&C: So, it’s been ten years. What is your secret to longevity on campus?

D.Scott: Barely pass the class, then leave. They make you retake everything. I was a junior for three years. The whole time Pinto was on campus.

C&C: Not to purposely change the topic, but how long were you a Rag? D.Scott: Three seasons, all my junior years and one year as a Rag emeritus. Hey, I’ve got a great Rags story. It was three in the morning before the premiere of the Ragsmobile, and I drilled a hole in the gas tank. We had to drain the gas tank so we could patch the hole, and here I am handing the gas out to Cheese who has a lit cigarette in his mouth. It was then we realized we could have died. And then at 7:00 in the morning it wouldn’t start. Of course I was calm, cool, and collected. i

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D.Scott: Yeah, it’s a lot like takingjunior Hebrew three times.

C&C: Rumor has it you were once a Kitchie. Do you have a memorable Kitchie moment?

D.Scott: The last night there I was kicking back with Clark and eating pepprocini, these spicy peppers.

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C&C: D.Scott, thanks for taking a moment from your illustrious life and sharing these things with us. Do you have any parting words for our dear readers?

D.Scott: Ten years on one campus is too long.

Well readers, there you have it. Kinda leaves you speechless doesn’t it? Now onward and forward with ’Around the Campus News’. The C&C staff would like to thank j^all for giving us plenty of information to pass on.

We hear there are some congratulations in order. Congrats to the soccer team for beating Maranatha for the first time in 10 years. And, speaking of soccer, congratulations to our ATHLETES OF THE MONTH: Matt Brown and Marty Valleskey. They won some honorable mention thing for playing soccer. And while we’re talking about athletics, congratulations to the basketball team and their victory over the Czechs. Finally, congratulations to our new cheerleaders for the hoops season: Tom Glende, Sausage, Brutty, T. West, and Jason Schulz. We’re counting on you to keep us entertained these next few months.

Rumor has it that Stu was not a good steward with his money while in New York City. There are better ways to spend five dollars. By the way, how does it feel to be famous and stuff? Next time you run a marathon, let us know. It is something we’d definitely like to see.

In case you didn’t know, and even if you did know, and even if you don’t want to know, we’re going to tell you anyhow. Did you know that: -Frog wears a tutu? It’s for his job, of course. What’d you think? He was strange or something?

-Stevie Brrrockdorf has permanently changed his name to Marah? He was reported to have said, "How can life be happy if it’s not bitter?"

-Bucky was on fire? Stop, drop, and roll, our friend.

Normally at this point in our column you’d have seen several lists of things we are concerned about. We like lists, eh? Well, here it is, the first list of the month. Let’s have a little background first. If you check back to the October issue, you will find in our column a section entitled Wenzel’s for Thought. In said column you will see that we proposed a contest on when the soup kettles would be used. Lo and behold, we walk into the cafeteria the other day and what do our eyes see? The same bet has been turned into a contest giving away a $20 gift certificate to Pizza Hut. Excuse us, but the last time we checked, stealing someone else’s ideas from a printed publication and putting them in print elsewhere without proper documentation was called plagiarism. Mr. Olsen, do you realize that this is against the law? We are willing to drop all charges if the following demands are met: 1. Build a separate cafeteria for the preps.

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4. Two desserts at every meal.

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Just a few more tidbits and then we’ll close until the next year. Has everyone seen Brownie and Mitty in their new Romper Room outfits? Please stop by the third floor some evening. They’ll be the ones in the Kitchie hats and aprons. Do Babs and Bob Moore live in the TV room? Does Shep live on the couch in the lobby? Where is Bart Brauer? We’re full of questions, eh?

We have a contest going next month, and we think you’ll like it. First place gets a free pizza, really, we’re not kidding. Marah is paying for it. So, c’mon and play. Here is the rule: you tell us what the best job suggestion for Professor Eickmann will be once he is retired. Write it down and bring it to ’Hey Dunn!’ in room 315 before January 23.

Next month we’ll give you our thoughts and print yours.

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Have a safe trip home for the holidays. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year from our dorm room to yours!

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Dateline: NWC Well, the weather has started to get colder, and the leaves clutter people’s yards. That means it is time to review the month’s happenings. This month we celebrated the birthday of Martin Luther with a big party on the 9th of November. It was his 511th. Also, we celebrated the 477th aniversary of the Reformation with a service on the 23rd of October. It was well attended. The bands, both of the college and the prep, played a great concert on the 13th of November.

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I know that they are borrowed from the old Roman calendar. Two of Rome’s Caesars liked summertime so much, they ripped huge chunks out of the best part of the year and named the new months after themselves. Well, I shouldn’t judge. We do evil in proportion to our ability, and if the worst thing that could be said about a Caesar was that he wrecked the calendar, then he was, relatively speaking, a pretty good Caesar. Of course, that isn’t the worst thing that can be said about these Caesars, but I digress.

So December (the ’twelfth month’) is misnumbered. I could live with that. In fact, I have lived with that for three decades.

But the calendar has worse problems than nomenclature.

I’m sure that by now most people realize that the century doesn’t really end at midnight, December 31st, 1999 (despite the song by the guy we used to call Prince). If you have never thought about this, try counting from one to ten, and tell me what the last number is that you come to. Now count from one to one hundred and tell me what the last number is. A decade ends on a year that is a multiple of ten; a century on a multiple of one hundred, Q.E.D. But this is a minor thing, and is peanuts to the real trouble with the world’s calendar.

I have attempted to verify my suspicions, but I have failed so far. Nevertheless, I present the following with concern for my fellow man. (He who has ears...)

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carbon-date)(and hey, that’s the Nineteen Seventies) I learned that we have this little problem with the length of days and years, so that every four years we need to toss an extra day into things just to keep harvest time in the autumn and make sure schools open just as the muggiest, grubbiest days of August hit the world.

This clumsy arrangement helps us remember which years are election (and Olympic) years and provide silly plot-twists for Gilbert & Sullivan musicals. But the fun, I recall learning, does not end there.

Even the tonic cure-all of February 29th does not quite make up for everything. And so, yet another correction has to be made.

And this of course is the bizarre rule, which, I think (and keep in mind that I am dredging up something learned twenty years ago in a dingy classroom while daydreaming about recess) goes something like this: Every century that is a multiple of two hundred does not get a February 29th. Does anybody else remember this? And yet, if you take a look at calendars that project out what the next few years are supposed to look like, this tidbit I think I recall has been ignored. Our fast-approaching year Two Thousand invariably has a 29th day preceding March.

This doesn’t bother me all that much. Maybe I’m just recalling a bad dream. Or maybe a teacher I had way back when didn’t know what she was talking about. Or maybe I’m just dead wrong.

It wouldn’t be the first time.

Did I dream up this obscure rule? Has it been changed? Did I miss something? Am I just completely out to lunch? Should I find Paul Simon and go back to songwriting?

Like the authors of the post-Enlightenment, I offer no solutions to this problem, if it is a problem. I merely point it out.

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"Uh...huh," he chuckled. "In English?" She responded as before.

"Do you speak English?" To this she sighed in frustration and began again. There was no one else in the building, he was working late to complete a rush job.

"I’m sorry I don’t understand," he said a couple times and hung up the phone. He had a gnawing feeling that the woman had something important to say, but there was no hope for understanding.

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can’t understand. It frustrates us, sometimes makes us angiy, and shows us just how helpless we are.

The disciples suffered the same helplessness; they failed to understand God’s plan of salvation and were bewildered, frightened, and sometimes disappointed. In the last chapter of Luke we read, "Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures." They probably said to themselves, "Boy, are we stupid." Once they understood, it must have been so obvious that it was laughable.

It is no different for us. So much of God’s Word is obvious once it’s been explained to us. But again and again we find ourselves saying with the Ethiopian eunuch, "How can I understand unless someone explains it to me?"

Ultimately it is the Holy Spirit who gives understanding.

Working quietly through the word and sacraments, He opens our minds which have been chained shut with sin. Sometimes it takes a little penetrating oil to loosen up the rusted lock and hinges.

Thankfully, God doesn’t give up on the first try.

But what if we break the connection? What if we hang up the phone by rejecting God’s Word? Perhaps "reject" is too strong of a word. Let’s call it "failing to hear or read." What happens to us if we are too busy to read our Bibles or take part in the sacraments? It’s pretty hard to gain understanding if we aren’t even hearing the Word. Again our God doesn’t give up. He will get our attention.

God’s patience isn’t something to be toyed with though. There are those who lose their faith by continually putting God off in order to do the more "pressing" things in life. Rather than test God’s patience we can give thanks for it and pray that he gives us After all, when we say to God, "I don’t understanding. understand, can you say it in English?" He sends His Holy Spirit to give us the understanding we need.

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Portrait of a Pastor

by Mike Weigand For some students here, Academy and continued at Professor Paul Koelpin is not a MLPS when MLA and NLA new face. The faculty and combined in Prairie du Chien.

His decision to attend NWC senior class knew him as Tutor Koelpin a few short years ago. did not come until half way through his For most senior year at students, I MLPS. He was however, he is one â&#x2013; S influenced by of the many new ,.q some of his faces on campus i friends who this year. Prof. | attended NWC Koelpin was born r J and by different and raised in New i people who Ulm, MN, the son wM advised that of Prof, and Mrs. H Northwestern Arnold Koelpin mt was the wisest and the oldest of H choice i f four children.

Interestingly H undecided about enough, he becoming a attended a pastor or teacher.

Prof. Paul Koelpin German speaking From that point kindergarten on he describes while his father spent a year at his decision to become a pastor the University of Erlangen, as a gradual one that got Upon returning to New Ulm, he stronger and stronger as he attended grades K-8 in English went on. at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He spent two Life at Northwestern was years at Martin Luther very enjoyable for him. His

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class started out with over 100 students and was the largest graduation class. He describes his classmates as very talented and has many fond memories, One that stuck out in his mind happened during his Junior year when his class won the UMOC with him as their candidate. While he was here he played soccer and tennis, held a seat on the dorm council, and was the Sports Information Director.

Upon graduation in 1985 he went on to the Seminary in Mequon. He cited the change in the number of class hours and expectations of the student as the biggest changes from college life. He also noted the more mature atmosphere of class and dorm life as one becomes closer to serving in the parish ministry. After his first year at Seminary, he was called as an emergency teacher to Northland Luth. High School which was in Merrill, WI at that time. There he taught Latin, German, history, and religion, This was his first experience teaching, and he found out that he enjoyed it very much. For

this reason, it was a big adjustment going back to the Seminary for his second year, especially being in a different class. This adjustment was helped greatly by his Vicar year in Marietta, GA under Pastor Guse. While there he had the opportunity to serve in the parish so that he had the experiences of the parish and the teaching ministries both of which he enjoyed very much.

He graduated from the Seminary and was called to serve as a Tutor at NWC. He appreciated this call because it gave him another opportunity to teach and because it gave him time to find a wife before entering the parish ministry, He taught history and coached soccer while he was here. He met his wife Rebecca (Fastenau) at a choir concert at the Seminary.

They were engaged at Christmastide his second year as a tutor and were married two weeks before they left for his first parish call, an exploratory mission in Columbia, Maryland, Columbia is a planned city between Baltimore and

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Washington D.C. There are WELS churches in both those cities so there was already a nucleus of about 40 people in between who were commuting to these cities. For this reason he was able by God’s grace to start a full schedule of services only a month after he got there, While there, he noted the many different ways in which members were drawn by the Holy Spirit. Some by VBS, some by friends, some in other ways, but what he pointed out was that there is no one surefire way to go about it. The Word works in many ways. Another highlight while he was there was the birth of his daughter Kristi in April 1992. He observed how a child can be something that binds a pastor’s family to his flock as the flock observes them.

In July 1994 he was called to NWC to teach history. After a very hard decision-making process, he took the call and is currently teaching Western Civilization to sophomores here at NWC. He hopes that by God’s grace he can help young men prepare themselves for

ministry. He has a high esteem for the methods which our schools use, pointing out that our curriculum is geared so that it teaches you to think and It doesn’t make decisions. provide a Fixed answer to every situation that comes up in the ministry because it can’t. The ministry is too diverse. But teaching a person to think prepares him to confront each little situation, As far as his advice to students, he had a key word: He compared faithfulness. classes to the ministry in this way: You may not enjoy reading a book for a quiz or doing the little daily work to prepare for classes, but you just have to do it. A pastor has to do the little things day in and day out. He must be faithful. The joy comes in that the pressure is not on you.

God takes care of converting people; God takes care of making His Word work, All we have to do is be faithful in preaching that Word. May God grant Prof. Koelpin that faithfulness in teaching His future workers,

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The Burden of a Heavy Conscience

by Brady Coleman How heavy is the weight of my sins!

I am crushed under thousands of pounds.

Who'll a hand to me extend, Before I ever-so-slowly slip down?

This burden is too much to bear.

My spirit is bending inside me.

I feel my heart starting to flare; And the world persists to deride me.

The whole earth is made of quicksand, Wherever I go I start to sink.

How much pain can one withstand?

It even hurts for me to think.

What happened to my peace of mind?

Tell me why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I sleep at night?

Though I look I still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find, In this dark world, a single light.

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Coming Soon: Northwestern College FORVM Society's final production

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Attention Alumni The annual meeting and closing ceremonies of Northwestern College and Preparatory School will be held on May 16 and 17.

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Speaking of Which

by John Toppe Q.E.D. 1. Quod erat demonstrandum 2. Quantum electrodynamics A couple of issues ago I used the abbreviation Q.E.D. in one of my articles. Since then I have had many people ask me," Just what does that mean?" Well, the first definition is the one you want if you are one of those who were puzzled by the abbreviation (Definition two is for all those people who like to discuss higher level physics with Coach Gorsline). The three letters Q.E.D. are the traditional end to a mathematical proof. Translated literally it is, "which was to be demonstrated," and taken in a more idiomatic fashion, "The thing we said were going to prove has been proved, so there you are."1 It is a fine phrase to append to any argument. Even Douglas Adams, a British humor writer, uses the phrase in his book, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, proving that this phrase is hardly the property of snooty intellectual wanna-be’s.

But why is it that such a useful phrase should drop into disuse? This is hardly an isolated incident, however. Everywhere Latin is falling out of favor. Why shouldn’t it, many would counter.

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some 1500 years. Latin’s heyday in the Middle Ages is gone and past, and Vatican II threw the final shovelful of dirt onto the grave of a once mighty language. Latin is dead. Deal with it.

Remarks like this should hardly surprise anyone today, given the dismal state of much of higher education. A recent newspaper article talked about how a number of college graduates were unable to write an effective business letter or to understand an argument presented in an editorial. The question naturally arises: what happened? Why has America’s higher education system become, in many ways, an arid wasteland of ignorance?

Unfortunately this problem begins long before college and is a reflection on society as a whole. Books have been written on this topic, and it is not my purpose here to pursue this topic further.

Stanford University was in the news half a year ago when its grading policies came under fire. It seemed that almost all its students were A or B students, with a small percentage of C’s. Not bad, if indeed the facts were so. However, these averages were supported by grade inflation. The school apparently felt it necessary to do this in order to keep the students happy and still enrolled there, paying its tuition. This is just one instance of how higher education is being enfeebled.

The crux of all this is that Latin is dropping out of usage and increasing numbers of people show no regard for it. Apart from ad hoc, i.e., e.g. and "Et tu, Brute?" most people don’t know any Latin, nor are they in any way curious about it. This is a great pity, for Latin has much to offer in way of pithiness and ability to obfuscate. Eugene Ehrlich subtitles his excellent book, Amo, Amas, Amat, and More, with the words,"How to Use Latin to Your Own Advantage and to the Astonishment of Others." He offers many interesting and useful phrases, such as:

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aliquando bonus dormitat Homerus—"sometimes good Homer dozes."

A classy way to explain to profs why you got a 55% on the last quiz.

One doesn’t always perform at his peak. cave canem—"beware of the dog."

This inscription was found in 1748 written on the door of a Roman home in Pompeii and serves as a reminder of how little life has changed in 2000 years. parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mws-"mountains will be in labor, and an absurd mouse will be born."

I like this phrase because it describes so well many things in life—lots of work and nothing to show for it. It comes from Horace’s Ars Poetica.

But, some people will point out, there still is very little use in modern society for a language that does not have a word for stockbroker or speeding ticket. To a degree this is true. However, the Vatican has kept up with the 20th century and has its own list of Latin phrases for modern objects, such as motorcycle and atomic bomb. Taking Latin one step further, Henry Beard, the author of French for Cats, has written two very helpful books, Latin for All Occasions and Latin for Even More Occasions. Contained in these books is a wide range of useful sayings and famous quotes. For example: A rose is a rose is a rose.

Rosa rosa rosa est est.

And quoth the Raven, "Nevermore!"

Ac dixit Corvus, "Numquam postea!"

I’ll get you, you wascally wabbit!

Te capiam, cunicule sceleste!

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Beam me up, Scotty!

Me transmitte sursum, Caledoni!

Commonplace names become stranger: Green Bay Packers Baiuli Sinus Viridis Detroit Lions Leones Fretenses Potato chips Assulae solanorum tuberosorum Pop Tarts Scriblitae Excilientes

Exciting newspaper reports from ancient times: PUER PATREM CAEDIT, MATREM SUAM IN MATRIMONIUM DUCIT YOUTH KILLS HIS DAD, MARRIES OWN MOM

I hope that I have shown some of the excitement that is part of Latin. Now go out and get your own copies of Latin for All Occasions, and maybe you too will be able to say Vah! Denuone Latine loquebar? Me ineptum. Interdum modo elabitur.

Oh! Was I speaking Latin again? Silly me. Sometimes it just sort of slips out.

Valete.

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The Next Page: Winston Churchhill

by Sam Hacker The man which we most readily associate with the British cause during World War II is probably Winston Churchill. We recognize him in old war newsreels as the man who walked through the wreckage of London personally, the rather chubby-faced man who held his fingers up in a "V" which stood for victory.

Churchill was a son of a British nobleman and an American Lady. Perhaps his stubbornness for the Allied cause and his loyalty to Britain came from his mother. He was the man who inspired people all over the world. He was a master soldier, a master statesman, a master orator, and a master painter.

Churchill did not begin World War II as prime minister of England, rather he was appointed to be the first lord of the Admiralty. After Neville Chamberlain had failed in his attempts to appease Germany and his assurance of "peace in our time" was no longer sure, the Conservative Party of Britain won the majority of Parliament, and Churchill was elevated to the rank of prime minister. He held supreme command of England from 1940 to 1945. In his first speech as prime minister Churchill made the first of many great quotes: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.... You ask, what is our policy? I will say: It is to wage war by sea, land, and air, with all our might.... You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory.

Quotes like this are what made Churchill so famous. He expressed a resolute inner drive that would not allow Hitler and his mob to rule the world.

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Throughout the war Churchill made numerous decisions which swung the Allied war effort in the right direction. Germany bombed the life out of England, but Churchill prodded his people on. In one of his speeches to the House of Commons he said: ...we shall not flag or fail... w.e shall fight in France, we shall fight in the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing-grounds,... we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.

With speeches like this Churchill carried England through her toughest times. When D-Day came it took a personal order from King George VI to stop him from joining his troops in battle. Eventually the Allied cause was victorious.

After 1945 Winston took to writing. But in 1951 his party won Parliament once again, and he was chosen to be; prime minister at the age of 77. In 1953 he was made a Knight of the Garter. That same year he won a Nobel Prize lor literature. In 1963 Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the United States by an act of Congress. Churchill died on January 24, 1965 at the age of 90.

It was at his death when Churchill said something of particular interest.

At his funeral, at the end of the service, Churchill wanted a bugler placed in one of the high balconies of the cathedral to play "Taps," the song which is regularly played at the death of a soldier. But stationed in another balcony was to be another bugler. That bugler was to play "Reveille," the song which was played to signify the beginning of a new day. Churchill wanted these two songs to signify death and the hope of the resurrection that was to come.

Churchill was indeed one of the most intriguing men of the 20th century.

He helped to lead the Allied war effort to victory in his politics and his speeches.

He continued to his death to be an interesting man. He allowed democracy to turn another victorious page of history.

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The Enola Gay and American History

by Bart Brauer For a number of years the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. has been restoring the Enola Gay, the famous B-29 bomber which dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

Now that the restoration is nearly finished, the aircraft is almost ready for display in a special section of the museum, A controversy, however, has arisen. An entire display has been planned around the aircraft. The initial plan called for numerous pictures of the Japanese civilians who were killed and severely injured in That is the bombing, somewhat understandable, but what has really* caused controversy is the first draft of a description which will deal with the war and the atomic bombing. The draft does not throw a positive light on the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motives in the

war, and it even states how the Japanese were really fighting a war of defense against Western imperialism, Many veterans of the war are upset, and rightly so. Paul Tibbets, who flew that historic mission, said that if the museum does not know what to state about the atomic bombing, it should display the bomber impartially by simply putting a sign around the plane with the label, "This is the first aircraft to drop an atomic weapon."

This whole incident is upsetting not just for veterans but for many American citizens, It revives the entire controversy about why the atomic bomb was dropped and what the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motives were. It is true that the United States did treat Japanese-Americans unfairly by assuming that they all were suspicious and should be

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rounded up into camps. And American propaganda did go to the extreme in its portrayal of the enemy. What is also true, however, is that the Japanese dragged the United States into the war through a savage attack on an early December morning and that the Japanese killed tens of thousands of Americans on Pacific islands.

What is really disheartening about this whole situation is that the first draft is not even history. It’s not American history, and it’s not good history, period. And what is more, there are university professors throughout this country who support the draft’s statements. They claim that we need to reinterpret President Truman’s decision to drop the bomb not in the context of the war and the national interests of the time, but by the standards of today and what we know now.

For one thing, history needs to be taught correctly. It is a high injustice against this nation to relay to the nation’s

youth that the atomic bomb was viciously used to exterminate Japanese people who were merely protecting themselves from Western imperialism. It was war time, and our nation’s goal was to preserve American lives and defeat the aggressor enemy. Truman’s decision was very complex involving many factors.

But it is highly presumptuous for academic professors of today to question that decision on the basis of some reinterpretive "genius" which 50 years has supposedly handed down to us.

If the Smithsonian Institution cannot report history as it is and be fair to the men who were involved in contributing to national victory through that mission, then perhaps the museum should follow Tibbet’s advice, American history is important for all of us to know.

It contributes to our understanding of our nation and the world around us as it stands today. Please, teach it and know it correctly.

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c&c C&C wishes everyone a great big welcome back to NWC! We hope y’all had a great break and are ready to take on the New Year!

Once again we’re pushing our editor to the very edge of his patience by being absolutely dedicated to making the deadline. He’s told all of us what an admirable job we’re doing on being prompt.. .really. Besides, Steeve wouldn’t want the possible revolt of our dear and faithful readers by placing in another big ol’ question mark, or would he??????????????????????????????????

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Well, when we were sitting around talking about this month’s column and what our theme would be, we ran into our favorite friend, writer’s block.

Oh, we had no problem coming up with bits and pieces of things here and there but nothing solid. So as any good group of writers would do during a brainstorming session, we started making a list. One list turned into several and what do you know? We had a theme!!!!!! It always seems around the first of the year people make these crazy lists of things that they promise they will or won’t do during the remainder of the year. Then we started to think about all the silly lists that they make later in the year to update what they’ve achieved or what they’ve failed. Then we got to thinking about all the lists people make in general and why is it that we do this "list" thing. Then we talked about the fact that it was probably the fault of those type A time management people, and next we realized exactly how long this paragraph had become and that we were rambling on about absolutely nothing. Sounds like we have pretty exciting C&C meetings, eh? Anyhow, here are some of the lists we’ve come up with. Hope you enjoy them.

New Year Resolutions-We’ve taken the liberty of seeing what our fellow students have resolved for this year. We’ve left off the first letters of their names so they may remain anonymous.

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1. effunn resolves once again to get out more often.

2. Detroit Lions resolve never to play the Packers again since they always get crushed. ( effunn doesn't endorse this resolution.)

3. rent rutlag resolves to tell his girlfriend to quit calling during "Days." Doesn't she realize what she's interrupting?

4. eff chmidt resolves to act responsibly in the dorm and not damage the house phone system or lighting fixtures.

5. rian age resolves not to sleep in any of his classes, which would be all of them.

6. im rabitske resolves not to sleep in any of his classes and to provide quick service in the cafeteria.

7. ory anke resolves to serve both chicken and potatoes together.

(Sorry, don't mean to beat a dead horse.)

8. ave ohler resolves to have his dateS in by prep curfew.

9. aron ebber resolves no longer to be a middle man.

Since we were busy making a list of resolutions, we thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better check the stars and see if there were any astounding predictions we could make for the New Year: Tutor Schaser-Because of the new moon and the Big Dipper being in the southern hemisphere, "Art" will confine himself to teaching histoiy or his room.

He will only leave to take care of the mail and chapel duties. He will have a complete memory loss of the third floorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location.

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Professor Gosdeck- Due to an unexplained volcanic eruption on Pluto, Prof.

Gosdeck will suddenly have the urge to quit teaching and move to Hollywood where he will instantly be.discovered by a talent agent and be cast as a Klingon warlord in the next Star Trek flick.

Paul Rvdecki-During a sunspot flare-up this month, Nerdy will suddenly transform into a suave and debonair gentleman. There will be a strong resemblance to Prof. Plitzuweit. He will tutor Shevy all the way to academic excellence. Stu and Munch will instantly model their lives after his.

Mark Rohrback-With the moon being in the seventh house and Jupiter aligned with Mars, Mark will suddenly stop smiling all of the time, become terminally moody and be known to his fellow students as Grumpy.

Actually this next list is something we’ve been contemplating for quite some time. It really needs no explanation. It will simply be called the "Tower List". Just a few ideas of what it is all about. .. from our point of view.

1. Architectural balance.

2. New home for the Sprinter.

3. The Professor Deutchlander Relicary-Luther*s bones will be exhumed and permanently stored there along with a large bottle of water from the Rhine.

4. Architectural balance.

5. A place to put a Christmas tree.

6. The Professor Sprain Tower ofEspanol-a loud speaker will be placed on top and Feliz Navidad will be played around the clock. .7. Architectural balance.

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8. LPS’s very own minaret.

Ok. Enough said. Did /all get the architectural balance thing? Once again we’ve reached that moment in our column that we know you wait for with baited breath, WENZELS FOR THOUGHT! This month we pose to you the following question: What if? It’s a little exercise in imagination. Sort of like that very antiquated phrase: "Things that make you go hmm?" What if...

1. Dean Lindemann received a call to MLC as Dean of women?

2. We actually would have had a COS in December?

3. Joel Sauer, Pete Schmidt, Craig Engel and Harmon Lewis hadn’t shaved their heads?

4. Karl Tillman hadn’t transferred to DMLC? 5. Dave Koehler did date someone his own age?

6. JeffDuquaine really is Tarzan?

7. Brownie wears a speedo at Panama City during spring break.

8. John Toppe had white hair and a white suit, would he look like Colonel Sanders?

9. The Black and Red came out on time?

Well, that would be about it for this month. Next month we will have the results of last month’s contest. Sorry there is no guest writer this month.

That was Schmidty’s job, and he was absent again. He gave us some lame excuse about being a guest cheerleader at a pep phest. Just remember that you’ll never know when it’s your turn to help write C&C. Don’t forget to call your parents and to clean your rooms. All freshmen can find the laundry in the basement of your respective dorms, just a helpful little reminder.

Sincerely, Dick, Jane, Spot and Puff

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by Dave Shilling Throughout the years college. He is also in charge we’ve had many talented of ordering all texts for the campus (both people serving fgggp college and here at prep) and all Northwestern ' the paper who don’t j supplies needed always get the j for the print recognition they | shop.

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Isaiah He would have been an interesting man to know, this prophet of God. He showed great humility. He demonstrated unshakable faith. His job was to chastise Judah for its faithlessness and encourage Judah to trust in the LORD, not human powers. This is the prophet who looked upon the Glory of the LORD and said, "Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts" (NASB).

God had an angel touch the unclean lips of Isaiah with a coal from the altar. Then the LORD asked, "Who can I send?"

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confidence in the forgiveness given by God. He did not hang . on to his guilt. Once forgiveness was announced to him there was nothing that stood in the way of him eagerly serving God. The words he delivered were words of reproach to a rebellious people. Many, like the Jewish man that Moses rebuked in Egypt, must have asked, "Who made you ruler and judge over us?" It is so often the case that correction given in love is received with spite. But this did not stop .

Isaiah. Realizing that he was as sinful as his countrymen, he sought God’s forgiveness and did not shy away from preaching the law. He was not their judge, God was.

Isaiah also had the pleasure of delivering a message of hope. His book contains many words of prophecy about the coming Messiah and the restoration of Judah. His. message is, "Return to a loving and forgiving God." Isaiah is a good role model for us living at the close of the second millennium A.D. We are a people of unclean lips living among a people of unclean lips. But we have forgiveness. Nothing really stands in {he way of preaching God’s Word to our lost and rebellious people, except our own fear.

In our time and land, we do not have much to fear though.

Apparently Isaiah did. Tradition says that he was sawn in two. Even that did not stop his message. As a true prophet of God, his words all came true. Most important among those words are the prophecies about the coming Christ.

In our time we can still preach Isaiah’s message of hope.

Not in a Savior who is to come, but in one who has come to deliver mankind from the chains of sin. We can encourage our countrymen to return to the loving and forgiving God. t

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by Brady Coleman I am not proud of what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done, Only ashamed of what I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do.

I tried, oh my God, I have tried To bring poor sinners to You. My heart cries tears of blood, Because I know all won't be saved, This world quickly stumbles forward, And by Satan becomes enslaved.

Though I weep day and night for this world My tears cannot save one soul.

What awaits the ones who forsake You? Ah... tortures and horrors untold.

You are love, but also just.

You are merciful, but punish sin.

Only Your efficacious Word Can change stony hearts of men.

Break our spirits with law Then bind us up with gospel.

Guide me to the path of righteousness.

Lead me and I shall follow.

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"Of Lust and the Grave, Of Renewal and Life "

by Matthew W. Crick As Americans, we live in a society which is fast paced, materially oriented, and ever in search of that elusive dream. We just never slow down. We need activity. We thrive on fun times. We despise boredom. Hence, we just about plead to be entertained. CD players, Brett Favre, Sega, Oprah Winphrey, American Journal, VCR’s, new cars, Hollywood productions, all issue a siren call hoping to entrap us. However, every so often we find something delicate, full of beauty and warmth, which, with surprising power, pulls our attention away from our world, breaking its hypnotic spell. I found such beauty in the first nine books of St. Augustine’s "Confessions."

Throughout the pages of these books is the timeless expression of a man’s love for his God. With undeniable honesty Augustine bared his soul for all the world to see. By this confession the world, even today, can grasp the profound nature of the forgiving and unfading beauty of the Savior Jesus. And so, because this book has so touched my heart, I wish to give to you my own "confession" based on excerpts taken from the pages of St. Augustine’s most beloved work.

At the beginning of Book III, Augustine expresses a feeling of unfulflllment. More accurately, he describes the state of his soul as it was before he came to know the salvation found in Jesus Christ. Before his conversion, he rose from slumber each day in search of something that would fill the emptiness from which he suffered. Augustine writes, "I was starved inside me for that innerfood (foryou yourself, my God), yet this starvation did not make me hungry.

I had no desire for the food that is incorruptible, and this was not because I was filled with it; no, the emptier 1 was, the more my stomach turned against it.

And for this reason my soul was in poor health." So Augustine’s words serve to call me back to a time in my life which was not so very long ago, when I could have spoken these same words with equal depth of despair. The time to which I am referring occurred during the years of 1987 - 1990. The reason I limit this desperate time to a four year period is for a very good reason. It was during this time that I became enamored with a certain young woman. ‘

Now if you can remember back a couple of paragraphs, I mentioned that sensual voice which all people everywhere recognize and often fall prey to. Yes,

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the siren call. I mentioned it because I was one who fell under its spell, and only by the grace of God did I escape. We may laugh at times at this danger.

We may think to ourselves, "This sweet aroma of sin is really nothing to fear!

Don’t bother me now! C’mon, just one more beer!" Right? We may treat our indulgences so lightly that we say, "Yes, I know I have a problem, but Fll repent when the time comes." How foolish we are.

Do you think yourself so strong? I did oncet But what begins as an innocent kiss between two lovers has no inclination to remain merely that. This is the blatant truth of the human heart. Why did Christ have to suffer the terrors of hell if it was not necessary for him to endure this ultimate punishment on our behalf?

And so I, with all my foolish pride, began the slow, painful slide down to spiritual death. I pulled out every justification I could muster in the defense of my lusts. The poison which I shared with this woman was bitter to my soul, but how sweet it tasted in my mouth! The more I indulged, the more I wished to indulge. I could have been shooting heroin, and the effect would have been the same. More, more, more! Is it any wonder that eventually I cast off any last remaining semblance of my Christian guise. "Enough about church!"

"Enough about God!" "No one can tell me what I can and can’t do!" Ah, I was free! I was free! And so, like Augustine, I could declare with equal sincerity, "My real pleasure was simply in doing something that was not allowed. Such was my heart, God, such was my heart which you had pity on when it was at the very bottom of the abyss. I became evil for nothing, with no reason for wrongdoing except wrongdoing itself. The evil was foul, and I loved it; I loved destroying myself. I loved my sin, not the thing for which I had committed the sin, but the sin itself."

So truthfully I tell you, from that time on, I became utterly unchristian.

Like Augustine before his conversion, and the great multitude of souls just like him, I no longer recognized sin, but only mistakes. I avoided tying the persistent gnawing dread inside me to the unceasing activity of God’s deadly, but holy, law. Instead I actually convinced myself that the "only" thing I needed was that "missing ingredient" which would make my life complete. This would cause the gnawing to subside. So I searched, and quite optimistically at first.

(But doesn’t this search only prove how blind and helpless we truly are to find the right road on our own? For many have made this journey before, yet who of them ever succeeded apart fromknowing the forgiveness and salvation of the Lord. Somehow, I believed I was different. Somehow, I believed I would be the first.)

I consumed my heart with those things which I could find no answers to, those things which troubled my heart. I feared the future. I had no purpose.

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I was exiled in a prison of loneliness. And what about death? The answers had to be out there. The problem was that I found myself fighting with the vaporous weapons of human knowledge. They were Useless indeed! But these were the only weapons at my disposal. Accordingly, one by one, my "avenues to freedom" turned out to be short journeys down many a dead end road. In fact, every bastion in which I had so hopefully trusted suddenly betrayed me. I found that they were utterly powerless to help me in any way. There was nowhere else to turn except inward. Every unbeliever does this. But I found no solace there, only more fear and helplessness. And about that woman? Her name was Cathy, and she quit the scene. Everything had crumbled, except, of course, my indomitable wall of unbelief. I ended up lost, hurt, angry, and without hope. I found out I was not so different after all. I realized I would not be the first.

And through all this, exactly as Augustine wrote concerning his own state of affairs, "I loved the idea of a happy life, but I feared to find it in its true place, and 1 sought for it by running away from it. 1 thought that I should be unbearably unhappy if I were deprived of the embraces of a woman...."

It was at this time that I found my eyes wandering to that dust covered book that lay so out of use these past few years. It was a Bible which had this message inside the front cover: "Matt, I thank God for having put me across the hall from you. He knew our need for each other, to provide support and encouragement for one another. I am so happy that we were put together, so that we may grow together, in our relationship with God, as well as in our relationship with each other."

-love, Cathy

How sadly ironic. I remember how I fought against myself to pick up that book and open its cover. "Toys and trifles, utter vanities had been my mistresses, and I know they were holding me back, pulling me by. the garment of my flesh and softly murmuring in my ear, 'Are you getting rid of us V They no longer came out boldly to contradict me face to face; it was more as though they were muttering behind my back, stealthily pulling at my sleeve as I was going away so that I should turn and look at them" (Augustine). But Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word is greater than our hearts. The seed that had been planted in my heart by the Sower again worked its quiet unassuming miracle. The Word of God is living and active as the writer to the Hebrews declares!

What was lost is now found. My faith in Jesus Christ is a testimony to the power of His Word. The burdens which were so heavy and so real melted away.

The Sun at last was again shining in my sky. I went from the blackest darkness to the brightest light. Through the living Word of God I came to rediscover the

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reason why I felt empty inside. The reason was that a part of me was dead.

And that part was my soul. My soul...dead in sin, and a true enemy of God. My awful sinfulness chained me up, making me a slave to my desires, which, by chasing after them, only led me further away from Jesus Christ. And so it was then that I also came to realize that nothing the world had to offer could ever accomplish a single thing to breathe life back into me. By the grace of God, I can now look back and see how my vain and trivial attempts to find inner peace without God were none too original. They merely consisted of the failed, empty vices that define the so-called "glory" of man. Only after I began to walk again with the Lord was I able to know and understand why Augustine wrote, "These things do not fill up a soul, but rather empty and destroy the soul, causing it to sink into a pit that seems to have no escape."

Praise to God that he rescued me from that pit! In my renewed life, I am free from the chains of sin that bound me, even though today I still turn a wandering ear to that same siren song. I hear the sweet nothings, but I know they are death. But so often I give in still! It is now that I truly understand Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bit of truth in Romans chapter 7, "Oh what a wretched man I am! Who will save me from this body of death? Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord!"

So, then, I declare to all: The Lord is my hope, and it was He who heard my cry and lifted me out of the pit. It was because of Him (and not me) that my feet were set upon rock, giving me a firm place to stand. It was He who put a new song in my mouth (Psalm 40). And again I say, "Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death" (Psalm 94).

Therefore, allow me to tell you once again, before this wonderful Savior came into my life, I was, in the same way as Augustine, starved for the incorruptible food. Despite this, I had no appetite for what was good, but only that which starved me further. My life drained from me as I wandered aimlessly away from the Lord. And because I did not believe, I could not even notice my wandering. Nor could I recognize my sin for what it was, rebellion against God and worthy of His eternal condemnation. Instead, I desired only one thing: to feed off my sinful desires which impenitence always breeds. Ah, such is the sorry state of the unbelieving soul.

But now let my heart exclaim as the Apostle Peter writes, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (I Peter 1:3). His Word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. So, with this final confession of Augustine, let us all be as one. â&#x20AC;?1 will love thee, O Lord, and thank thee and confess unto thy name, because you have forgiven me these great sins and these evil doings of mine."

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Portrait of a Pastor

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If there’s one man who has and his mom was just that, a been on campus longer and only mom. She spent much of her taught one class one semester, time raising Prof. Hirsch along I don’t know him. Some of you with his two older sisters and are probably thinking, "What is his two younger brothers. His the synod doing sisters both paying a Prof, to graduated from teach one class for DMLC as did his one semester?" brother Mark.

Well the answer His other brother is that this man is Paul attended responsible for NWC and the more than just Seminary and teaching, was assigned to If I were to tell you be a tutor on campus here at that this man was Prof. Hirsch, I’m NPS. I asked him if sure you would all understand he had one childhood that this man is memory that responsible for Prof. Philip Hirsch stuck out.

He much more than thought about it just teaching one class. He is the Director of for a few seconds and then said that when he was nine he had a Recruitment here at NWC. This He was born March 20, tumor removed.

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kids are more carefree, let things happen, and don’t really understand the deeper things in life, he began thinking about them.

Before he began kindergarten, his dad took a call to New Ulm, MN. So he attended grade school at St. Paul’s there. He admitted that one thing he enjoyed there was the many practice teachers They each which he had. brought their own style and life experiences with them. Upon graduation from St. Paul’s, he attended Martin Luther Academy in New Ulm. He lived off campus and feels that maybe he missed a little of the camaraderie of living with friends. Still, he enjoyed high school. At that time, MLA was not sending many students on to NWC. The class two years ahead of him sent just 3 students, and the class a year ahead sent just 2 students on to NWC.

He enjoyed his years here and graduated from NWC in ’82. He remembers good times, working hard and playing hard.

I think that most of the students here would have to agree that we still have good times while working hard and playing hard. If he has one regret about his years here, it would be letting faculty weaknesses be an excuse for not working harder and learning as much as possible, Prof. Hirsch continued studying for the public ministry by attending our seminary. He remembers only good things about his seminary experience, including vicaring in Puerto Rico from ’84-’85. He said, "It was a great experience, where I learned what I could and wanted to do."

Upon graduating from the Sem in ’86, he was assigned to be a tutor here at NWC. He taught Introduction to Christian Doctrine and was assistant soccer and basketball

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coach. In '88 he was called to Peace Lutheran Church in Boulder, CO. He spoke of his first three years in the parish as being "lonely and busy," that is until he met Kristi Griswould, whom he married in August, They now have two ’91. children: Mychal, 2 1/2 years, and Emma, 1 year.

Prof. Hirsch expects the future to be "interesting." As a synod we must talk about what we need to, namely, how future pastors and teachers are similar and how they are distinct. The staff at MLC must be committed to training with the amount of commitment necessary. He is curious as to how the college level student will change if at all. One additional benefit that Prof. Hirsch thinks may, or should, come out of amalgamation is that the people of the synod will learn more about the college.

To the students, he has this to say. "Work hard! Play hard!

Trust that what you are getting is an unparalleled education that will prepare you for service in God’s kingdom. Enjoy your classmates and get to know some of them. Thank God for the privilege of being a student." And finally, "Look forward to serving people with the gospel. The gospel is the only thing which will remain constant amidst all the change in the country and in our synod."

Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to talk with Prof. Hirsch on a number of occasions. One thing that I am able to say every time I walk away from a conversation with him is that he is a very down-to-earth guy who is dedicated to service in He looks God’s kingdom, forward to returning to the parish someday, and I know that wherever he serves he will have a good relationship with the people whom he is serving,

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Speaking of Which

by John Toppe What is art? It is easy enough to talk about art in the general sense. Ars longa, vita brevis-art is long, but life is short. The movie producers MGM have in their trademark the phrase ars gratia arris-art for the sake of art. W.H. Auden wrote To me Art’s subject is the human clay, And landscape but a background to a torso; All Cezanne’s apples I would give away For one small Goya or a Daumier.

Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682) stated, "All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God." But what is art? For many people, art is primarily portraits and still lifes, with an occasional landscape thrown in and the odd sculpture here or there.

This definition, however, omits many other types of art. And what about familiar forms stretched to the purposes of some visionary artist? One sculptor, the Romanian Constantin Brancusi, reduced objects to their basic shape.

"What is real is not the external form," insisted Brancusi, "but the essence of things" (133). Perhaps his most famous work is "Bird in Space," which is a polished, tapered metal cylinder. An American customs inspector, however, who failed to see any art in this work, had it taxed as raw material (133).

A look at 20th Century art only makes more confusing the search for the essence of art. There are Jackson Pollock’s works, which are often just paint drizzled and dripped onto a canvas placed on the ground. The Abstractionist Barnett Newman had large pictures that were blank except for one or two stripes of color. Many people are familiar with Andy Warhol’s "100 Cans of Campbell’s Soup." What about the surrealistic art of Rene Magritte, or of Salvador Dali, who said, "The only difference between a madman and myself is that I am not mad" (151)?

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As I look at these and other works, I sometimes ask myself, "Why would someone bother to do/paint/build this?" Therein, perhaps, is one of the keys to What purpose does this understanding art at least for me. sculpture/painting/metal thingy accomplish? It is a question that has had many different answers over the centuries, answers which reveal the times and societies that produced the works under examination.

What then, is the purpose of art? Or is this a question that cannot be answered, except to say that at this point in time and in this particular society art means this? Should art be concerned about picture perfect realism, or is it more important to convey a "mood" or abstract idea? Then, how does one understand a work of art that is deliberately ambiguous? There are plenty of art critics around that can "explain" what three stripes of color on a canvas mean, and they could probably find all kinds of meanings in a used Kleenex. ("A simple white square has been transformed into an irregular, convoluted sphere where parts that were once distant have been brought near to each other.

It is, obviously, a symbol of telecommunications or mass transit, both of which bring distant people together. The little bits of material embedded in the Kleenex are still a mystery." "Oh, I have to disagree. The original Kleenex is man before the complexities of the modem age. He is open and inviting. He is pure and unsoiled. Now he has become withdrawn, self-absorbed, sullied by a world outside of his control..." and so forth ad nauseam.)

Going back to my question about the purpose of art, one can find several broad uses of art in the last two thousand years. Under the control and influence of the church (roughly 400-1500) art served two purposes. First, it was decorative. Sculptures, mosaics, paintings, and later in the Gothic period, stained glass all served to beautify the house of God and enhance its splendor.

Secondly, and more importantly, art served a didactic purpose. For hundredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of years, the common man was illiterate, and therefore had to be instructed by pictures, as Pope Gregory said,"What those who can read learn by means of writing, that do the uneducated learn by looking at pictures." Thus art was directed by the church and focused on religious themes.

There are several events which contributed in weakening the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hold on art. The Crusades brought back to Europe the ideas and pleasures of the East. The church was damaging its own authority by selling high church offices and showing other evidences of corruption. Art, as it moved into the Renaissance, began to focus on this life and on man with his accomplishments.

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Although Michelangelo still used the Biblical Figure of David for the subject of one of his sculptures, his portrayal is more about man and his abilities than it is about a Biblical figure and his significance.

Artists began to focus on people and nature as the themes of their works.

Hence, realism was very important. To achieve this, artists portrayed the smallest detail in their quest for realism. The primary purposes of art shifted to give pleasure to the viewer by showing people and their activities. Yet each artist depicted scenes in their own particular way and this "artistic-vision" became more important. Artists worked at representing their feelings and visual sensations in the movement known as Impressionism. Instead of being concerned about detail and perspective, artists wanted to convey the image one had after a glance at a scene. Art was now freed from realistic portrayals of objects. Cubism was another movement which did not strive for realistic portrayal, but rather destroyed the laws of perspective, showing front, side, and back simultaneously. Said one Cubist, "Art consists of inventing and not copying" (138).

As art became more and more abstract with the approach of the Twentieth Century, what a particular piece of art said was more important than what it showed. When artists abandon any type of actual, physical subject and put in its place a non-representational abstraction, interpretation of the work becomes very important. One big red stripe on a white canvas-what does it mean? Does it evoke an emotional resppnse? Does it convey a sense of loneliness and isolation? Does it scream, "Here I am?" What does it mean? Now the game is afoot.

However, my original question is still lacking an answer. What is art? An accurate portrait or landscape? An arrangement of colors and shapes that evoke an emotional response? A familiar object shown in an unfamiliar fashion which challenges the way we think about the object? Is art protest, praise, joy, sorrow, tranquility, anxiety, uncertainty? , Yes.

All quotes are from The Annotated Mona Lisa by Carol Strickland (Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel, 1992).

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Salute to Campus Workers

by Dave Shilling This month in our quest to recognize the people who do so much for us, and seldom receive their due thanks, we salute a group of people that we simply couldn’t live without. We take a brief look into the stomach of Northwestern, the cafeteria.

I know what you’re thinking, ’’Can he be serious?" I realize that over the many years of grade school, high school, college and university life, cafeterias have born the brunt of many jokes. They have been examples in English class. When a professor asks for examples of oxymoron, cafeteria-food is usually an answer given.

But when you get right down to it, there aren’t too many

people who appreciate what cafeteria staffs go through.

Now don’t get me wrong, this article is not to salute the student kitchies. If it were, I’m sure that most of you would stop reading this article right now. Instead, it is dedicated to our hard working kitchen ladies. We see them every day behind the lines serving us lunch.

Sylvia, Luhelen, and Bonnie deal with the mad rush of hungry students fighting to be the first one in line. Then those same students struggle to return for second and third helpings before the Prep rush. If something isn’t right, these ladies are the ones who hear the students whine about the food.

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They aren’t the only Cindys also cook our food, kitchen ladies we know, but prepare the salad bar and they are the most visible. desserts, and help behind the They are joined by others lines. The job doesn’t have who help with serving or the glitz and glamour of some putting out deserts. But jobs. But their jobs are there is more to the cafeteria essential for our dining. than just serving. We cannot As long as there continue forget the ladies who more to be cafeterias, the jokes often than not are working won’t stop. The food won’t be behind the scenes. Denise cooked to everybody’s liking. and Wendi, the head cooks, But there will always be slave over the grills. Linda, dedicated workers who do Barb, Ginger, and the two their job well.

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Story Telling Days

by Cory Denekamp Hmmm, what’s that up for a nicer daughter-in-law. ahead on the road? Ahh, the Doesn’t know much ’bout though. kids, Millers’ cat. They’d better raisin’ watch out for this one so that Whatever happened to it doesn’t get run over like swatting a backside if your Lord the last one. Course, I wasn’t kid misbehaved? sad to see the last one go knows, it wouldn’t hurt those since it used to run over to two grandkids of mine once our place all the time. That in a while. Course, that’s oldwas partly Nancy’s fault fashioned thought now, isn’t though; I told her not to feed it. Oh well, must be cause I it when it came. I used to didn’t ever read that shrink hate it when she and I would Spock. Messed up a whole go watch the grandkids generation I think. playing out back and they’d Thank God that she still find a "present" left by that brings those two kids over cat. Oh well. every other week. Nancy My left headlight seems a couldn’t take it if she could little dim. Tomorrow I’ll never see them. Can’t say as have to...hey, Tbdd’s truck is I’d like it myself much either. in the drive. He’s still in Sure like that light that Canada working, so it must Gary put in. It’s handy to be Marci. I was surprised to have a son who is an hear that he let her use it electrician. Photocell. I while he’s gone. Marci’s a can’t believe technology and good kid, and I couldn’t ask how fast it’s going. Why, I 201

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remember when they first brought...

"Grandpa!"

"Hey kids, It’s good to see you. Come on over and give your grandpa a hug. Hi, Marci. How’s the back, still hurtinT "Only when I have to help with the bigger residents."

Marci’s an LPN. She’s working on becoming an RN. I admire her for that. It’s not easy juggling two kids, a job, and school. She always was pretty organized. Tough, too, except with the kids. Never could figure out that inconsistency.

"Todd’s not back yet, huh?"

"Nope. I’m sure he’ll come get the truck as soon as he’s back. That’s alright though. Mine’ll be done tomorrow, Not lookin’ forward to that bill."

"I’ll bet hot. Even a grill costs a fortune today."

"Grandpa," Jenny said, if you can call it "saying." She only talks two ways—not at all or extremely loud. "Tell us a story, "O.K., let me get my pipe first." Nasty habit. Picked it up my junior year in college.

Started with cigarettes, but I decided a pipe would be more noble or dignified. It all depends on who you talk to I suppose. Nancy sure doesn’t think so. She hates it when...

"Grampa, come on!

We’re bored," Jenny yelled in her usual discreet way. Must be from the other side of the family. "Tell us a storyyy!"

"You let Grandpa rest now," Marci said. "It’s late and besides, tonight’s a school night and you guys should be in bed soon."

"Awe, Mom!" was the simultaneous, instant response.

"Just one, pleeeease."

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"O.K., if it’s alright with you, Dad," she replied. She still calls me Dad. It’s fine by me. That’s one of the bad things about divorce; it’s not just the husband and wife who have problems because of it. Thankfully Marci and I stayed pretty close. She always was like a daughter to me.

"Of course," was my obvious answer. Marci knew I lived for times like these.

"What would you like to hear about?"

"Tell us more about Wade!" Jenny squealed.

Wade was a friend of mine from way back. I met him on the second day of kindergarten, and we were into mischief all the time.

Makes for some funny stories, especially when I use the embellishing power of the storyteller’s license.

"Did I tell you the one about the chickens?"

"Yes, Grandpa," Greg said, "tell us a neeewww one."

How about the time when the skunk was in the culvert and Wade and I..."

"We heard that one too!"

The corrected Greg, professional storyteller’s worst nightmare-a kid with a good memory.

"O.K., O.K...Ahh, I haven’t told you about the raccoon hunting yet, have I?" "No!" they both cried expectantly. This is the part I live for. Their eyes are wide in anticipation, and they are ready to hang on my every word. What more could a professional storyteller/grandpa want?

"Well, it all started when Wade decided that he wasn’t making enough money trappin’ raccoons. So, he bought two coondogs in the spring and started to raise ’em up. He had a few problems along the way though."

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His message was simple, "Get your life in order! The promised Savior is here." At a time when the religious leaders were concerned with following the rules of men, he taught the rules of God. He brought people’s attention back to what was important. Often he used very harsh words out of concern for people’s souls. He called the religious leaders a bunch of snakes. He told them to produce a life that was in keeping with what they preached.

Speaking to powerful people in this way, it is no surprise that he had enemies. It really is no surprise that he lost his head. He could have been Mr. Popular. He probably could have amassed great wealth if he had just bent a little and let some things go. Instead he held out for the truth. He was a man of honor, and he died for what was right.

Still, it hardly seems fair. Here was a man who gave up everything for God, and what did he get for it? He got his head chopped off at the whim of a spiteful woman. Of course, we know that he got much more than that. He lives with his Savior in heaven. He didn’t care about the riches of this world, and he died without receiving them. He cared about spiritual treasures and now has great spiritual wealth. I imagine that it gives him great joy to see the many people whom God brought to faith through his preaching. They are real treasures, treasures that last forever. Now that’s worth losing your head for.

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The Trojan’s Pledge

by Brady Coleman * written on behalf of every Trojan everywhere * We believe in one true God. We endeavor to do His will.

Though the world spins out of control, We, Trojans, are faithful still.

We will be true shepherds of the sheep, Watching over God’s errant flock.

Lest we should wander ourselves, We clasp firmly the solid Rock.

When time starts to take its toll And our vigor begins to falter, We’ll drag our weary bodies Before the Almighty’s altar.

Replenished, we’ll begin anew, And continue the rugged journey.

We’ll praise God here on earth, And onward in eternity!

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A Review: The Lion King

by Joseph Miller If any of you have been in a video store recently, or have made a trip to your local mall, you would no doubt have seen something relating to the latest Walt Disney movie to come out on video, The Lion King. In addition to the video, items such as T-shirts, dolls, and even trading cards can easily be found. Perhaps you have heard about the millions and millions of dollars from the sales of this merchandise.

Quite a popular movie!

I must admit that I myself have been taken in by all this hype. I own a copy of the movie, the soundtrack, and Rhythm of the Pride Lands, a compilation of music inspired by The Lion King. Along with most people, I would have to say it is a very entertaining movie.

One might say that this is also a good movie as far as values go. The strong "family" headed by a very strong father-figure and a good sense of right and wrong are two points easily found in the movie, However, the more I watch this movie (I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen it), the more I can’t get over the New Age and Mystical philosophy contained in it.

This New Age philosophy can be seen, or rather heard, in the opening musical number, Circle of Life:

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It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take too much imagination to see themes such as reincarnation and an emphasis on fate being in control of our lives, rather than God. These themes continue throughout the movie, however, not as blatant as in this opening number.

Also evident in this movie is the idea that after death, one becomes part of the universe, looking down from the stars to guide your descendants along in the circle of life. Later in the movie, Mufasa, the dead father, appears in the night sky to guide and encourage his son, Simba.

A very prevalent part of this movie that reflects Mysticism is the shaman (witch doctor, medicine man, or whatever you prefer to call

him) Rafiki, the baboon. In the opening scene, Rafiki blesses the newborn Simba, sprinkling some juice and dust on him. He later conjures up some potion in a turtle shell that tells him Simba is alive, A good portion of these non-Christian philosophies may require a certain amount of imagination to be clearly seen as I have described them. You may or may not see this film in the same way as I did, but none the less, they are to some extent contained in this movie. Take them with a grain of salt. We ought to explain to children the way things really are, that our Lord, the God of Heaven and Earth, who created the sea, the land, and everything in them is in control of our lives, guiding, keeping, and blessing us on our path to Heaven.

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Salute to Campus Workers

by Dave Shilling Just when you think that nobody cares, there you see them. One might quietly pass you by in the dorm, while another waits for you to pass so he doesn’t brush you off the sidewalk. We don’t realize the work they do for us, but if they wouldn’t do their jobs, our campus home would be in a shambles.

Through ‘'the winter many of us complain about being awakened by the snow plow brushing the sidewalks clear.

But without the faithful custodians driving that green machine, we’d be tramping through snow. Around this time we mostly see the faithful janitor cleaning bathrooms, mopping floors, and vacuuming rugs. But with spring coming soon, we’ll see them driving around with

their three-wheeled tractor. Soon they will be pulling the old dead flowers of the past year and beautifying our campus with new colors.

With all the construction this year, their job has been especially hard.

Combined with all the usual salty slush that we track into the dorms, we now have a lot of mud. Since this year seemed to be an especially thankless year for our faithful custodians, we want to say Thank You for all the service they’ve done for us, sticking with their jobs while we complained about the job they did. We all look forward to seeing the campus in the spring again, green and cared for, like it always is.

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Story Telling Days, continued.

by Cory Denekamp "Wade bought those dogs in the spring, which caused He the first problem, decided to put them in an empty corner of one of the sheds on his dad's farm.

That may seem innocent enough, but the shed also had his dad’s calves in it.

They say cats are curious, but puppies aren’t far behind. Wade’s dad didn’t appreciate those pups pestering his calves. And if they weren’t nippin’ at the calves, they were playin’ in the manure. If you think Uncle Terry has bad breath, you should have smelled the breath of those puppies."

"You mean the puppies would eat the manure, Grandpa?" Greg asked.

"They sure did."

"But what does this have to do with raccoons?" Tough crowd here. Not only does the kid have a good memory, he also wants the abridged version. much. not "Well, Anyway, those pups grew up quickly, and Wade trained them to hunt pretty well. It wasn’t the easiest thing to accomplish, and he definitely had some problems, but I guess I’ll save that for another time if it’s all the same to you, Greg."

"That’s fine, Gramps. I want to hear about the raccoons. My friend Dave has a pet raccoon. We play with it sometimes."

"Oh really? Well, you couldn’t ’ve played with raccoons where I grew up.

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They were too big. Some of them were almost as big as that German Shepherd next door there at the Anderson’s."

"No way, Grandpa, Dave’s isn’t very big at all."

"Oh yeah, mister know-it-all? Well, how many raccoons have you seen in your life?"

"A few at night on the road...and Dave’s" "Well, those are the stupid ones. And everybody knows stupid raccoons don’t get very big." Marcy is smiling now. Better give her a wink. I’ll get Greg yet.

"Also, these were northern raccoons Wade and I went after. Down here all you have are southern raccoons that come up from Missouri, They’re much smaller."

"Really, Gramps?"

'Yeah, really."

"As big as a German Shepherd?"

"Well, not quite that big.

Maybe more like a beagle.

Anyway, it’s not too important. What is, is what happened when we took them dogs out on a cold Halloween night."

"Weren’t you afraid of ghosts, Grandpa?" Jenny piped in. She always talked about ghosts and monsters in the dark as a child. 1 guess age flye isn’t too old still to be afraid of ghosts. Can’t say as I like them much myself, "Nah, we had guns and flashlights. So anyway, the dogs found a trail right away, They took off fast, and so did Wade and me. A couple of nasty falls in the dark and about a half-hour later we heard the bark. See, when a coondog is chasing a raccoon it has one kind of bark. But when it has the ’coon treed or

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cornered it gives a different then a second. Then a bunch bark, usually a higher of yelps. Experienced dogs pitched one. Well, that’s probably wouldn’t have had a what we heard, and so we problem, but Wade’s were took off as fast as we could kind of new to it all. It didn’t take long for Wade to get go.”

"Did they have them up a concerned. Then a strange tree?" Jenny asked. "Did you thing happened. In the pale moonlight I saw the ever catch them?"

"Hold on, hold on. I’m calm and cool Wade change. getting to that part. So, we He got mad. Really mad. got to the dogs, but they They’re killing my dogs!’ he weren’t barking up a tree. screamed and leapt toward The raccoons had run into an the hole grabbing the old hole that some beavers flashlight out of my hands had dug. It must have come along the way. I tried to stop above water after their dam him but he crawled right into broke. It sure was a big one. the hole after his dogs. I Big enough for a man to wasn’t sure what he was crawl into. The dogs gained going to do, and I don’t think some courage from our being he was either. Everything there because, after they saw became silent for a moment. us, they went right in. Wade I looked into the hole and tried to call ’em out but it was said, Wade, you all right?’ too late. First came a lot of Just then another ferocious barking, then some terrible snarl came out, followed by snarling. Wade said, ’I hope another series of yelps and a they’ll be O.K.’ No sooner scream from Wade. I jumped had he spoken when the first back a little too fast and yelp came out of the hole, ended up in the crick. Then

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lickety-split out ran two raccoons with the dogs right behind. Last came Wade.

He made it out OK, just a little white and with a fat lip.

When the ’coons snarled that last time the dogs backed up so fast that they hit the flashlight, and the flashlight hit Wade in the mouth."

"Wow, that must’ve been neat inside that hole with the dogs and raccoons," Jenny said, "I wish I could do that."

Marcy said, "I think if you ask Wade, he would tell you otherwise, right Dad?" "I should think so."

"O.K. you two, off to bed.

You have school tomorrow."

"Awww Mom!" was the all-too-familiar reply. But they went. Surprised me a little. "Night, Grandpa" they said, almost in unison.

"Good night, sleep tight."

"Don’t let the bedbugs bite," Jenny finished. She knew that little rhyme at two and

a half. Still likes it I guess.

It’s always good for a smile from her anyway.

Marcy returned from upstairs. She asked, "How’s Wade doing these days?"

"Not bad, same as always, I guess." It was time to go—Getting past my bedtime.

"Well Dad, thanks for stopping by."

"My pleasure. Thanks for the coffee. I’ll probably come by tomorrow, just to say ’Hi’ of course."

"Of course."

"Well, you have a good night."

"You too, Dad." There goes that light again. I’m gonna ask Gary to put one in for me. Ahh, good Starts up every girl. time...Sure love those kids-oop, there’s that dumb cat again. It really is gonna get hit some day.

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Minutes of the 1994 Meeting of the Northwestern College Alumni Society Northwestern College Watertown, WI. May 17, 1994 The 116th annual meeting of the Northwestern College Alumni Society was called to order by Society President Alan Siggelkow at 3:04 p.m. The minutes of the 115th annual meeting held on May 18, 1993, were accepted.

President John Braun of Northwestern College called the roll.

138 alumni were present. In addition, there were also eleven associate alumni (NPS graduates) and one honorary member of the society in attendance. Attendance honors went to the Class of 1934 (60th anniversary class) with nine of its members present.

Alumni from as far away as Germany were in attendance. Pastor emeritus Werner Franzmann of the Class of 1925 was the oldest NWC alumnus present.

President Braun introduced the 46 members of the Class of 1994, and then presented them for membership in the Alumni Society. A motion carried to receive them into membership.

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Mr. Reginald Lind, whose wife Betty is an associate member (NPS Class of 1930), was received as an honorary member of the society.

Ballots were distributed for the election of officers. A motion carried to accept the slate as presented by the Nominating Committee.

Ronald Roth, representing the WELS Foundation, presented the annual Clifford R. Brooks Family Scholarships to graduates Steven Pagels and Adam Mueller. The scholarships will provide funds for the recipients for their three academic years at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Chairman Siggelkow announced that senior Steven Pagels had been named the recipient of the Tau Delta Theta Award and that Carleton Toppe Scholarship grants from the Society’s Endowment Fund would be awarded in the near future to three NWC students and three NPS students.

Richard Strobel gave the Treasurer’s report. He indicated that the society had received income of $11,698.33 during the past year, and incurred expenses of $19,847.30, resulting in a current balance of $4,018.34 in the savings account. The Endowment Fund balance stood at $60,694.45. The Treasurer reported a balance of $109.92 in the petty cash account. A motion carried to receive the Treasurer’s report pending the report of the Auditing Committee.

Recommendations of the Projects Committee for 1994-1995 were presented in printed form. The recommendations were:

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A. Income from Alumni Society Endowment Fund 1. According to Alumni Society Endowment Fund guidelines, "One half of the yearly income from the Northwestern Alumni Society Endowment Fund will be used to fund alumni projects for that year."

The Projects Committee recommends that this portion of the 1993-1994 Endowment Fund earnings be reinvested in the Endowment Fund.

According to Alumni Society Endowment Fund 2. guidelines, "One half of the yearly income from the Northwestern Alumni Society Endowment Fund will be used for Carleton Toppe Scholarship Grants."

The Projects Committee is pleased to announce that this summer the financial aid officers of NWC and NPS will be able to distribute these grants, funded by one half of the Alumni Society Endowment Fund 1993-1994 earnings.

B. Income from dues and gifts for (recommendations): $1,600.00 $ (?)

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Portrait of President Braun Commission President Braun to write recent NWC recent history (continuation of C. Toppe book).

A motion carried to accept the recommendations of the Projects Committee.

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Tutors Douglas Westenberg and Erich Schaser reported that, as members of the Auditing Committee, they had found the Treasurer’s books in good order.

David Gosdeck spoke for the Banquet Committee, He anticipated a larger than normal crowd for this year’s banquet.

Special seating had been arranged for NWC’s 60th, 50th, 40th, and 25th anniversary classes.

A motion carried to thank the various committees. Philip Hirsch told the alumni of the availability of a commemorative plaque featuring an aerial view of the Northwestern campus.

Orders for the plaque would be taken after the meeting.

Donald Sellnow gave the Chronicler’s report. He read the names of those alumni whose deaths had come to his attention during the past year: College Alumni Class of: 1920 1921 1924 1927 1928 1933 1934 1937

Rev. Dr. Carl Spilman Rev. Hans Bierwagen Margaret Ott Rev. Herbert Wackerfuss Dr. Heinz Bluhm Rev. Alfred Maaske Rev. Herbert Nommensen Arnold Bolle Rev. Richard Stiemke Rev. Osgar Siegler

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Rev. Elmer Zehms 1942

Rev. Leonard Koeniger

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Mrs. Hilmer (Ruth Zank) Abel

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Rev. Kurt Eggert

Honorary Alumni Rev. Kurt Koeplin Raymond "Sam" Lenz

Associate Alumni (NPS Graduates) Class of: 1943 1946

Louis Zastrow Dr. Robert Corrigan

A standing moment of silence was observed to pay tribute to these alumni who had died during the past year.

Chairman Siggelkow pointed to the need to consider and discuss the future of the Northwestern College Alumni Society.

Options are to l)disband the society with funds distributed as the society determines; or 2)continue in come altered form to be able to continue to provide financial support for the synodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students involved in training for pastoral ministry. The chairman suggested that perhaps the matter might be reviewed every five years. He welcomed reaction and advice from alumni and asked that all correspondence be directed to the officers of the society.

Brief discussion followed. An alumnus asked to distribute a resolution regarding the matter of amalgamation. Chairman Siggelkow indicated that such a motion was not in order since the

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meeting of the society was not a proper forum for the discussion of that issue.

The Nominating Committee reported the results of the election. All incumbents had been re-elected to another term: President

Alan Siggelkow

Vice-president

Marvin Otterstatter

2nd Vice-president

Paul Kolander

Treasurer

Richard Strobel

Secretary

Kent Schroeder

Chronicler

Donald Sellnow

A motion carried to thank the Nominating Committee for its work.

Chairman Siggelkow alerted the society to the need to make plans for some kind of alma mater observance in conjunction with the 1995 commencement activities to celebrate Northwestern Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long and successful role in training future pastors for our synod. A motion was made to ask the Northwestern College faculty to make plans for some kind of "alumni day." That motion was amended to indicate that the Alumni Society officers working with the NWC faculty, will plan and prepare for such an observance. The amended motion carried.

The chairman mentioned the possible involvement of the Alumni Society in the provision of an identifying monument on the New Ulm campus to welcome visitors to the new amalgamated college. He mentioned, too, the possibility of society involvement

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in the placement of a memorial on the Watertown campus to note the historic presence of Northwestern College on this site.

Additional announcements were made about the Alumni Banquet and the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert and the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NWC Commencement at 10:00 a.m. and NPS Commencement at 1:30 p.m.

Treasurer Strobel announced that he would be ready to receive dues and contributions at the conclusion of the meeting.

A motion carried to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Kent E. Schroeder, Secretary

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE ALUMNI SOCIETY Report of Income and Expenses Balance May 18,1993

$12,167.31

INCOME: Dues & donations....................

$9,343.50

Prepayments for 1993 banquet

.... 390.05

Prepayments for 1994 banquet

.. 1,608.00

Overpayment of Voss portrait..

..... 115.00

Dividends..................................

241.78 $11,698.33

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EXPENSES: "Follow" spotlight...............

2,000.00

Printing................................

1,181.60

Petty cash ...........................

... 100.00

1993 banquet......................

2,346.70

Flowers for 1993 banquet ...

.... 40.00

Hymnals for chapel............

6.270.00

Faculty workroom compute

1.953.00

Volleyball standards...........

...800.00

Endowment fund.................

1.160.00

Toppe scholarship grants ....

1.250.00

Faculty room furniture......

2.630.00

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... 100.00

Misc........................................

16.00 $19,847.30

Balance in savings account May 17, 1994

$4,018.34

Endowment Fund balance Petty cash balance 5/18/93

..$37.80

Deposit 7/19/93.................

+ 100.00

Telephone calls..................

...-10.63

Secretarial help.................

...-17.25

Balance May 17,1994......

$109.92

Richard W. Strobel, Treasurer

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by Tim Smith The earth shook ever so slightly. The creature’s several legs flexed and heaved the monster forward another step. Tiny beasts scurried away from its tread. Its wings, glinting in the morning sun, were iridescent and damask testimonies to its grace in flight.

It had been away a long time) but now it had returned: now its reign of terror would begin again. No one could live without becoming its victim. Some, perhaps, through luck or through chance might fall prey only once, but most others would feel their lifeblood drained away by the monster time and again. Few or none could go unscathed.

This year, the thing was early. There was still frost on the high hills; it was not yet (officially) summer. But somehow, somewhere the creature (spawned in a lake of filth or a stagnant pool of forgotten fear) survived the killing winter winds. Somehow, somewhere this terror had eked out an existence with next to no sustenance. Perhaps it had found shelter in the depths of an underground chasm, or in some colossal, empty building of mankind. Perhaps, in an unused baseball stadium or gymnasium or barn it went unnoticed and unharried, awaiting the day when it could venture out into the world again. Into the unsuspecting, unprepared world of humans in springtime.

Ah, humans in spring! Their minds turning to love, baseball, and summer vacations! Their mouths savoring the steaming succulent hot dogs of opening day at County Stadium!

But the beast comes, and comes. It is hungry. It shall find us - it shall find all of us.

Beware the first mosquito of spring. sings buzz buzz buzz the first mosquito of spring buzz buzz buzz swat ’em when he stings buzz buzz buzz he stings your neck, he stings your feet-o buzz buzz, buzz buzz it is the springtime’s first mosquito.

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Dave Shlllllng Tim Smith John Toppe Campus & Classroom Matt Brown Jeff Dunn Jeff Schmidt Managing Editor's Brian Page Andrew Palmqulst Kevin Walker

THE HACK AND RED. Volume 98. No. 8. Apr! 1995 . Published since 1897 by students of Northwostom College. 1300 Weslotn Avenue. Watertown. Wl 53094. PubBshed monthly except June, July and August. Subscription: $4.00. Entered at the Post Office at Watertown. Wl. os Second Class Matter under the act of March 3. 1879. Second Class Postage paid ot Watertown. WL USPS 0572-4000. Literary contributions from undergraduates and alumni ore Invited. Material should be addressed to the Edltor-ln-Chlof. Mai Subscribers, notify the B8R Business Manoger of address changos.

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by Brady Coleman Let us run to the tomb, let us run to the tombl They have put the Savior's body to rest.

The skies are now filled with clouds of gloom.

I was there when He breathed His last breath.

I heard the crowd shout, "Crucify, crucify," With rav’ning-mad tones in their voices.

Can it be that the God-man was bom to die?

Must He suffer while the world rejoices?

True God and true man was nailed to the tree, But He promised that He would rise again.

Nailed to the tree along with Christ the Lord, Was the debt of the world and our sin.

Three days later the Lord’s tomb was empty; Victoriously, He rose from the grave.

Christ is triumphant, now everyone’s free.

We’re not condemned because Christ came to save.

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Coffee Table Who ?

by Paul Meier Late at night from the depths of the auditorium the beat of a drum and the strum of guitars penetrate the silence. The musicians responsible call themselves "Coffee Table Safari," one of Northwestern’s two student bands. A tradition of recent years, student bands entertain the student body from time to time. Though a new sound from a new band this year, their love for music and for performing on stage is just as strong as former campus bands.

Coffee Table Safari, consisting of Mike Weigand (lead singer), Rich Miller (lead guitar), Mark Rohrback (rhythm guitar), Pete Reese (bass) and Art Faught (drums) hasn’t been together very long. But that hasn’t stopped the group from wowing their audiences. From the Beatles to the Police, from Aerosmith to Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, the music of Coffee Table Safari has something for everyone.

Some might wonder exactly how the group came up with a name like "Coffee Table Safari." According to Rohrback, two slips of paper were

drawn from a hat. On those two slips of paper were the words "Coffee Table" and "Safari." The band has called themselves by those paper strips ever since.

The Safari has made a number of appearances this year. CTS played a few sets at Homecoming COS as well as WELS Classic COS. CTS also "let their hair down" at two talent shows.

In addition the Safari has participated in a few recruitment evenings.

Rohrback particularly wooed the ladies from MLS (maybe Brockdorf should get a few pointers from him).

The main drive behind Coffee Table Safari is the sheer enjoyment of performing. "When you go out on stage and start playing, it’s like this wonderful feeling comes over you," says Art Faught, drummer. No matter what feeling comes over them, Coffee Table Safari, though recently formed, performs well together.

Their main goal: to play for an entire COS. Good luck, guys! From what I have heard, that goal is well within reach!

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Salute to Campus Workers

by Dave Shilling About this time of year everything starts to pile up.

The students have papers and quizzes to prepare for. The professors have classes to prepare, as well as papers and quizzes to correct.

Seniors especially are looking forward to graduation, not to mention the end of the school year. But this isn't the only group that the year has taken its toll on. That is why we would like to recognize the secretaries in this issue.

It seems especially appropriate that we should do this with Secretaries Week coming up toward the end of April.

Since this is such a year for change, their list of jobs has grown. Not only do they have the regular work load of a typical school year, but they also have many additional responsibilities for the move to the new school. We've noticed this especially in Mrs. Jenswold's office. She may be

busy preparing mailings or keeping track of elective sheets, yet she is always ready to help anyone who comes into her office, Upstairs, since Mr. Bubolz retired, Mrs. Braun has kept busy in the business office, gladly accepting our money for school and carrying out her many other responsibilities, Across the hall, Mrs. Eickmann has been cutting her way through all the red tape of financial aid for the school, while new tape has arisen to challenge her as we move to the new school. Next door to her Mrs. Gabb tackles the recruitment questions as we search for young men to make themselves available for the pastoral training track, Finally, across the hall from Mrs. Gabb, our student health service worker, Mrs. Sellnow has been faithfully fighting germs for us. This year seems to be one of the healthiest years

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for the college. We surely can school, I don’t know.

But see that she’s doing her job well, they’ve done an excellent job.

When the construction With all the changes going on, none can be more noticeable workers finally went full force than the construction, but only on the gymnasium, Mrs. slightly less visible is the work Gorsline had a new dimension Mrs Kuerth, our faculty added to her job. Now besides secretary, has done.

She’s her normal work, she would endured the dust and paint also have to avoid the dust, fumes in order to use those copy debris, and other machines that the professors inconveniances of the building, desperately need for tests and Just a little ways from her, Mrs. quizzes.

(Even though the Strobel has been faithfully students hoped they wouldn’t serving as dorm secretary and work.) As the new buildings secretary to the Dean, As we finish out this year, have gone up we’ve seen the library slowly but surely shrink we just want to thank all those leaving many headaches for people who have worked Mrs. Birshing, Mrs. Bessel, and faithfully many times without Mrs. Lindemann. How they’ve any recognition at all. Thank been able to keep track of all the you again for all your service, books, those staying and those being shipped to the new

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No. time marches on with changes From the vantage of the class of fifty-two The difference, such wide ranges That it ain't as it was, but that's nifty too.

The library on the far end The gym with sprinter poised to run Ail else is gone as time did bend Our school, those years of sorrow and fun.

Gone are the profs who taught Westerhaus, Fleischer, Schmeling and Sitz Franzmann, Don't get caught Study for the test or down to the pits.

Gone are the buildings so old The old, old dorm, the dean's house near The dining hall Van Brodys so cold The recitation hall could fall I fear.

Gone are some the mates Who joined us in class and sport Among our friends highest rates Moved around in many a port.

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Memories, they will not leave As long as we have life and breath Well remember, well not grieve For those days we keep till death.

If the world keeps going And Luther College lasts as long And keeps on growing There may be those who sing a song A song of their school That they loved in their heart Another poem, another tool To remember of their life a part Thirteen decades of worth Preparing men to bring God's Word To every corner of His earth The Word of our God. the mighty sword.

Farewell to NWC I, for one, have memories so fine Forty three years for me For you we thank the Lord in time Thank Him for His love Shown to us each day after day Waiting to praise Him above Our thanks for NWC we say.

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Back In Sixty-Five Back in Wisconsin pioneer days, Many years ago.

The pastors all were shipped over from Germany By the mission society.

We needed our own men, it just wouldn’t do, So we took the dive.

We built them a college, to fill them with knowledge, Back in sixty-five.

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We purchased campus land atop of Richards’ Hill There constructed "Old Coffee Mill."

School’s dedication, open the doors, Students now arrive.

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We built them a college, to fill them with knowledge, Back in sixty-five.

Every class we offer is in English, ’Cause we live right here, in America.

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Thus the tradition of studies and sports, A humor all its own, Began and then it thrived as "university" With a six year bachelor degree.

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The Next Page: TCW Nevada

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Welcome back from spring break! This greeting may seem a little too late for us at this time, with Easter near and the end of school just around the corner. But hopefully it will make us think back to what we did over spring break. No doubt we heard about where other NWC students went during that week and a half, Names like South Padre, Florida, and other warm spots come immediately to mind, The three letters TCW also stand out as the task that many NWC men took up over the break. For the seasoned NWC veteran, TravelCanvass-Witness is something very familiar.

In this, my last article which I am writing for the B&R, I have decided to digress a little bit from our historical figures and to discuss something which was foremost on my mind.

Many people, at first knowledge of TCW, seem to pooh-pooh the idea. After all, spring break wasn't for work, it was for recreation, relaxation, and possibly even some sight (not site) seeing excursions to some of the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. For many it is just a time to go home and visit with family and friends. Who would ever think that canvassing for a church in some unknown region of the United States over spring break would be exiting?

Back in late November, Tim Schwartz, Steve Daley, Bart Brauer and I decided to throw our hats in for TCW. We hoped to go somewhere out West, and our hopes were realized just before Christmas when we received notification that we would be going to Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas, It seemed as though the day would never come when we would depart from a sunless

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Wisconsin winter to a sun-lit But one of them is named Las Vegas. None of us had ever improperly. We know that the been there, so we were all very Three Patriarchs were anxious to get the trip started. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Finally that day in March But it just so happened that in came when we would pack our Utah, Moroni, the patron angel clothes and be off. The first of Mormonism, was a patriarch part of the trip was rather and not Jacob. We took this as unexiting as we drove through a subtle hint that we were the states of Illinois, Iowa, and indeed in Mormon country.

Nebraska (Sorry, Wietzke). Finally, we arrived in The second leg of our trip took Henderson for our work.

Las Vegas is an interesting us as far as Denver, Colorado It is a city full of and no further because there city, It is a city was a snowstorm in the contradictions. mountains, and the Interstate which is trying to become a was closed. On the next day, family-oriented attraction however, the highway was open while people hand out and we drove through the pornography along the blizzard-like conditions and sidewalks. It is a city which saw lots of snow but no scenery. lures people in to win the big Bart pilotted the Silver Bullet jackpot but lets those same (his dad's suburban) safely people leave having lost much through the snow, and we made of what God entrusted to them. it through the Rockies and the Las Vegas is the wedding snow by late afternoon heading capital of the world, with into the barren wasteland of wedding chapels everywhere, eastern Utah. That day we and it is the divorce capital of The stopped at Arches National the world as well, Park near Moab, Utah, a quiet population of Las Vegas is and beautiful place. Our final growing exponentially and is day took us through Zion expected to double in ten years.

National Park. In Zion there It is indeed a field ripe for are three mountains which are harvest. called the three patriarchs.

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We were going to work in just a small part of that field, Pastor Don Pieper of Green Valley Lutheran Church, the church we were working for, planned for us only to canvass one zip code. Over the five days of canvassing, our group of four from NWC and a group of three DMLC men made 6,500 phone calls. Phone canvassing can be a very tedious task at times, There are hang-ups and people who are not interested and people who go to a different church. But there are also those who do not have a church home. What a joy it was for all of us when one person was put on the church's mailing list!

The mailings would share God's saving grace so the Holy Spirit could work through that word to create faith in these people's hearts. We only spread the Word, the Holy Spirit would do the rest. For us this was the greatest joy during our spring break, spreading the saving gospel of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a job which, God willing, many of us will carry out full-time for the rest of our lives.

We didn't want our time there to end. But the time to return to Watertown came, and God led us safely home. It was sad for our TCW experience to end, we had such a wonderful time. We saw places we may never see for the rest of our lives. But above all, we can look back at that trip happily and know that by reaching out to those in need of the gospel, we did more over our vacation than we could have ever expected to do.

As we turn the last page of my series, I would like to leave with a word of encouragement, I sincerely hope that each student here at Northwestern who will be moving out to MLC will try a TCW at least once, Take the opportunity to see many places in our country, and at the same time to spread the Word of Truth to those who so desperately need to hear it. It will be an experience that will never be forgotten, but remembered and cherished. So goodbye and God bless,

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Note from the editor: It presently costs about $.50 to send a letter between Europe and the United States. In many Eastern European countries $.50 is a significant sum of money. Ifyou send dollars to help pay for postage, fold them in a piece of carbon paper so that if the letter is held up to the light, the dollars will not be seen. Also, bulky or heavy items are likely to be opened by mail carriers seeking valuables.

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Last Word

by Tim Smith "Upon the KING..."

"Upon the king, Let us our lives, our souls, our debts, Our care-ful wives, our children, and our sins Lay on the king. We must bear all.

O hard condition!"

Act Four, scene 1 ofHenry V comes to a climax with these words, in which the king laments his position of authority and (to grossly overstate his plea) wishes he could just for once get a good night’s sleep.

He compares himself to the working man - a point brought up in other parts of the play ("for that [the throne of France] I have plodded like a man for working days..." Act 1 scene 2; "Tell the Constable we are but warriors for the working day, but by the Mass, our hearts are in the trim..." later in Act 4). Henry thinks that all he has that "private men" do not have is "ceremony." The king describes "ceremony" as all of the trimmings that come with being king: the scepter, the throne, the "tide of pomp that beats upon the high shore of this world," and so forth.

And here his character becomes complex. In other areas, especially in public, the king is always sure to give God credit for the blessings he gives. "Let it be death proclaim’d to boast of this or take from God that praise which is his only" he declares in the fourth act after the great battle of Agincourt has been won at incredible odds. He hangs an old companion, Bardolph, for stealing a worthless relic, a "pax of little price," from a church.

Yet he wants to reject this difficult blessing - his kingship, which he did not ask for. He inherited the crown of England. And although he does seize the throne from his father’s head before his father is "completely" dead (Henry IV Part II, Act 4) he now knows that being king is a burden few can bear, and very few indeed bear well.

As I rehearsed Henry V and this scene in particular, I was reminded often ofJesus’ prayer on the Mount of Olives, knowing that this "cup" was his and burdened by its incredibly overwhelming pressures (yet not "overwhelmed" by them!)

Henry had an infinitely lesser "cup," yet he was also burdened by it. Something I noticed in playing Henry was the intensity of the burdens a king faces. I think it made me appreciate a little more just how inestimable a burden Jesus took on himself for us, and how grateful I am that my sins were laid "upon the KING."

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by John Toppe

One of the features that marks the Twentieth Century as the "Age of Technology" is the visible acceleration of the rate of change. Certainly there has always been change. Now, however, things change at an increasingly faster pace. The old passes away, and the new rises up in its place before we are even comfortable with what used to be. Yet, "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun" (Eccl. 1:9). So also it is with the history of The Black and Red. Particular features of the magazine have changed, but the essential things which reflect the unique spirit of Northwestern have remained the same.

Some of the changes are superficial. For example, the price has gone from 25 for four issues per year to $4.00 for nine issues per year. Other changes are more extensive. Instead of

relying on alumni to submit articles, the student body with a core of staff writers provides the material which fills the pages of The Black and Red. Over the course of the 98 years of The Black and Red's existence the tone of the magazine has changed greatly, Early issues emphasized scholarly articles along with serious informative writing, often reports of world events, Poetry (in German, Latin, and even English) was common.

There were not many "light" articles or prose submissions.

Gradually this was reversed, so that little poetry is present in the later issues, and "lighter" articles appeared, although one could still find an essay on Caligula or a review of the Virgil Fox recital in Milwaukee at the Performing Arts Center, This change to lighter fare is not isolated to The Black and Red, but is perhaps a reflection

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of the wider change in the world Black and Red recorded sports and in American society itself. scores, noted highlights of People now are often games, and preserved pictures disinterested in reading about of the teams.

Often these ancient historical figures or articles are the only records in topics of a higher cultural level. existence of many events. The Too many people today would Black and Red also preserved rather watch the OJ Simpson the proceedings of the earliest trial on television, thus Synod meetings, as well as the enjoying all at once the autobiographies of several American love of television, prominent figures in the Synod. sports, and celebrities. The More importantly, The Black great writers of the past are and Red allowed students to often brushed aside with practice writing for the public contempt as Dead White Males, and let them see their articles representatives of a repressive published. Since there was no patriarchal society, who no separate Preparatory school (as longer have any place in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it was simply a department of enlightened society. And so the college), Prep events were people lose much of the rich also included until 1931, at past which belongs to us all. which time the Prep This is the past which The department published the Black and Red presented to its Hornet as an on-campus paper. readers, giving them not only Finally, The Black and Red pleasure, but also learning and allowed Northwestern to boast understanding, as it sought "to finally that it had a student furnish such reading material publication all its own.

Here then is a rough as will interest the literary and summary of the early history of scientific tastes of our readers."

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publication of a "cultural 1875, was Der Studenten journal" which would help to Schnick-Schnack, which keep alumni in touch with their (title?)Kowalke renders in alma mater. The students English as Student Chit Chat. would serve as editors for this It contained student comments magazine, which would focus and short news articles, as well on both informing the alumni as student advertisements, about current campus activities This paper died out after some and also presenting cultural twelve weeks, In 1895 was papers presented by the published the College Review, a alumni, although the future magazine of 26 or so hand alumni added their own works, written pages put out by the juniors to maintain a feud with This purpose was the seniors. It contained the distinctive from any of the junior perspective on school publications which had been events and provided a forum for done before, for this was not the their ideas. After the juniors first student publication on the and seniors returned to good Northwestern campus, relations, the paper ended.

Several alumni used the pages Thus the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of The Black and Red to recount suggested publication was to be the student papers from their the first magazine put out by own days.

Prior to the the students of Northwestern publication of The Black and for an audience beyond the Red, the students had student body. So was born a published several other college quarterly edited by the handwritten periodicals, none students of Northwestern, The of which lasted very long, nor Black and Red, named after the were the publications intended recently adopted school colors, for readers off of the campus. In the first issue, the editing Rather, the magazines were committee set forth the purpose kept in a reading room for the of this student paper: studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enjoyment.

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communication between the institution and its former pupils, to furnish information of what is going on in the college to those living at a distance, and at the same time to keep its readers informed, as far as possible, of what has become of the former students....At the same time we shall endeavor to furnish such reading material as will interest the literary and scientific tastes of our readers.

There was a great variety of articles in the inaugural issue.

Contained within its pages were an article about the Northwestern University Military Company, a description of the Lutheran Theological Seminary of the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan Synod located in "the recently incorporated city of Wauwatosa," a Latin poem entitled "Maiestas Academica," a report of the baseball season, reports of alumni activities, several articles in German ("Was ist ein deutscher Student?"), and a collection of jokes. As time went by, the editors worked to get more student submissions (a task which is still difficult for those

involved; just about any issue will yield a plea for students to contribute an article), and soon the students were the major contributors. As The Black and Red slowly lost its emphasis on the alumni contributions, sometime after 1912 the alumni information was reduced to "Alumni Notes" and "Aus dem Seminar," which told of interesting activities of graduates at the Seminary and out in the rest of the world. The latter column was in German and was still in The Black and Red until Volume XLII. Already in this first issue there were those comments about campus events which sound so much like the Campus and Classroom of today.

Campus and Classroom itself began in Volume VII and contained short jokes and Another campus gossip, feature which is familiar for current readers of The Black and Red is the advertisement pages. We may not be familiar any longer with Schleuter Brosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;(5 and 10 cigars available), or the Hertel & Hoffmann clothing store, or Chas. A. Gamm, "Druggist and Chemist,

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Headquarters for Pure Drugs, Chemicals, and Patent Medicines," but the request is still the same, "Patronize our In issue 4 Advertisers." appeared the first advertisement for the school itself: Northwestern University, Watertown, Wis. Modelled on the plan of a More German Gymnasium, thorough course than any school of its kind in the United States.

Tuition and Incidentals per year $32.25 Board and fuel..................

89.50 Total expenses per year $121.75 But now it is time for the final announcements from Northwestern, for the final lines of The Black and Red. The Black and Red has held within its covers an amazing array of articles during its 98 year publication. Yet it has always been, in one way or another, the work of dedicated students from Northwestern.

As (title?)Kowalke points out in his book, some issues and

articles are better than others.

Some issues are more prompt than others. But as this final school year comes to a close and the final volume of The Black and Red is published, it is our conviction that The Black and Red has served its audience, and served that audience well; that its readers benefitted from the many different articles each month; and that the students of Northwestern who brought forth each issue have always brought honor to those colors which name our humble publication-TTie Black and Red. Sources Consulted Black and Red. Vol. LXI, Issue 8, p.217-219.

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Heinz Bluhm

by Karl Erdmann Boston, Massachusetts - age 85, died November 21,1993 following a sudden illness.

Dr. Bluhm was born in Germany and emigrated to the United States as a teenager. Dr. Bluhm arrived at Boston College in the fall of 1967 following a 30 year tenure at Yale University, where he rose from instructor to full professor and chairman of the Department of Germanic Languages. He founded Boston College’s Germanic Studies Department in 1968, chairing the department until his retirement in 1976.

Among his many academic honors were a series of Newberry Library fellowships, as well as a Guggenheim Fellowship. He also held an honorary Master’s Degree from Yale University. In addition to his teaching career at both Yale and Boston College, Professor Bluhm was also a visiting Professor at Middlebuiy College, Dartmouth College, the University of California (Berkeley) and the University of Minnesota. i

Professor Bluhm was an expert on the theologian Martin Luther, and his major work at Boston College centered on the Luther index (a computerized concordance/etymological treatment of all of the works and vocables of Luther). Bluhm published 10 books and over 50 research articles. In 1971, he was awarded a medal by the then West German government honoring his contributions to German culture. In 1983, on the 500th anniversary of Luther’s birth, Bluhm was invited throughout the world to give lectures.

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In Graditude, He is Giving Us Luther Dr. Heinz Bluhm, a 1928 graduate of Northwestern College, wanted to pay tribute to the education he so dearly cherished and to the school he admired the most of those to which he was ever connected. Dr. Bluhm, who had advanced to the head of the German Department at Yale University, has generously willed an extensive portion of his personal library, as well as the monies necessary to transport and house it, to Northwestern College. Moreover, Dr. Bluhm, who had become an internationally known Luther scholar, desired to bestow on Northwestern a fitting honor which he felt toward the college by willing the funds for the commission of a Luther statue.

A Northwestern classmate of his charmingly tells the story of Heinz’s respect and continued devotion for his beloved alma mater.

Professor Emeritus Erwin Scharf begins with the first time he met Heinz as a sophomore at Northwestern College in 1925. This meeting took place while Scharf was working as student-assistant in the bookstore and library to Dr. J.H. Ott at Northwestern. ************************ I saw this little man coming in with his parents. As he was enrolling,

I saw that he would be in our class, the Sophomore class in college. Before long we discovered that he was an interesting newcomer, indeed! He and his parents were a German family and they had just come from Germany as a result of Hitler’s not v/anting Christians in Germany because they were believers in Christ, the Jew. Now it happened that Heinz and his parents had a relative in Oshkosh who was willing to sponsor their leaving Germany and coming to our country.

Having come from Germany, they were German Lutherans, and they joined Grace Lutheran Church in The pastor, Reverend Oshkosh.

Benjamin Schlueter, was a very able man who was then the president of the Synodical Conference. Heinz landed in the Oshkosh Public High School and didn’t like it at all because he had already graduated from the German Gymnasium. The gymnasium was a school like one of our junior colleges to which people went before they picked their major and enrolled in their university to specialize. So he had already graduated there and had, of course, a full program of classical training and was not just a wizard in German, but in Greek, Latin and French. The Oshkosh high school (like most in those days) offered largely only the English spoken

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When school began, Heinz outshone every one of us in Greek, Latin and German. He mingled well with the rest, of us, but, of course, he was not at all acquainted with our American sports. Nor did he feel he should start from scratch in that respect Another source of hardship came his way just about then. His father lost his factory job in Oshkosh.

Now Heinz had very little money for joining in any social life. In later years, he spoke of a fear that he must have been a pathetic dead-beat during his years at Northwestern. But that was never the feeling among his fellow students. He was admired for his diligence and sincerity.

Our senior year seemed to come in a hurry. It was a long-standing tradition at Northwestern that commencement exercises would include three student orations; one in German, one in English and one in Latin. It would have been a treat to hear Heinz give the German address.

But that was not to be. He spoke with a rather noticeable impediment. In fact, he was not encouraged to enter

the Seminary either for the same reason. Later in his life when he gained more confidence, he quite completely conquered that weakness.

So when graduation was over the members of the Class of 1928 bade farewell to Heinz. In the case of the majority of us, it seemed unlikely that we would ever see him again. Almost all of us went on to the Seminary, from where they would go to many parts of Heinz, however, our country, enrolled in the German Department at the University of Wisconsin. There he was soon a busy man in the courses of an internationally known major teacher, Dr. Hohlfeld, in German Literature and Thought. That is where the two old friends and classmates from Northwestern found each other again.

Unfortunately, it was during the last summer that Heinz would be in Madison. He was completing his Ph.D. It so happened that both of us came to the beach after the forenoon lectures. When we realized that it was to be our last summer in Madison, we agreed to have dinner together one evening at the University Union.

After dinner we sat out on the beautiful, flagstone veranda under the trees along the beach. We talked and talked far into the night trying to imagine our respective futures.

Somehow I must have shown my unhappiness over the fact that Heinz seemed hesitant to speak of service to the church. At that point, Heinz broke down in tears and said: "Erv, I wish so much I could believe in the Savior as we once did back at Northwestern, but

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table when he jumped! My children, who were at the table, used to chuckle in later years about that.

After Heinz finished his Ph.D. at the University, he was given a teaching position at Yale. At that time he was already showing his talents and had moved up to the head of the German Department at Yale and was actually becoming an internationally known German scholar.

Then he went on to add that he was sorry to say that too many Lutheran pastors don’t learn to know Luther as they should and that they should read him in the original. He was referring to the way Luther wrote with a strong mixture of Latin and German. Even years later Heinz wrote to me, "I regret deeply that the richness of Luther’s interpretation of Christ’s mission is missing from the hundreds of Lutheran sermons I have heard." One must realize that there were no conservative Lutheran churches anywhere on the East •'’.oast in that day. Those whom he heard on the air, even the famous Dr. Meyer, the speaker of "The Lutheran ’ four," did not do their "homework.'’ also wondered exactly how he becar: such a sincere scholar of Luther. foinz informed me that the Univers had assigned him to research the 16th century and to translate Luther’s works. So, he became well known as an ardent Luther scholar. Since he was unable to find a conservative Lutheran church, he explained that on Saturday mornings, when he had no classes, he would gather his family, wife and four children, for an hour of study of one of Luther’s long sermons in the original. That is how Heinz was gradually led back into his faith which he had all but lost.

In the meantime, I had been in the preaching ministry for a number of years and in the summer of 1956,1 was called to Northwestern. One afternoon I came home from classes; I was starting to make supper when my doorbell rang, and here was Heinz.

You could have blown me over.

Heinz was on his way to attend a meeting of the Modern Language Association in Madison and had come by way of Watertown.

He was strolling around visiting his old alma mater and just enjoying every minute of it and began to wonder if Professor Kowalke and Professor Westerhaus were still there. After hearing from a passing student that I was now teaching at Northwestern, Heinz found his way to my house.

That became an evening of busy visiting for the two old classmates.

When my wife came home, we sat down to supper and I asked him, "Heinz, tell me now that you have become a famous Luther scholar, was Luther really the great figure whom we tend to make him?" Heinz jumped and said, "Oh Erv, not only as great, but far greater!" He almost lifted the

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experience with Heinz. The custom had already been established for some time, which is still being followed, of occasionally inviting talent from the outside to appear here. Since Heinz had become so well known in the Lutheran church it was asked whether we might hear him lecture here on campus. The faculty was approached in the matter, and I was asked to contact Heinz. He was tickled to come.

That was a night long remembered at Northwestern College. It was one of those occasions which attracted Lutherans from throughout the area. The auditorium was packed including the balcony.

Our little visitor announced his theme, ''Martin Luther, Monk and Ex-Monk?" As he told of Luther’s struggle . .Mi Catholicism, he quoted richly I Paul’s letter to the Homans. As the lecture ended and people were leaving the hall, one person was heard saying, "One might have thought we were hearing a Seminary professor tonight!"

When he would say good-bye and go back to Boston, he would thank me so warmly for having him stay with us and he’d make a statement like, "Ah, Northwestern! That is my school more so than Yale, more so than Wartburg, the Iowa Synod school, and more so than St. Louis." (The latter two where he had lectured on occasion.)

From then on, Heinz was a regular visitor at Northwestern’s commencement exercises. It was only the last few years when our

commencement was so early in May that he could not leave his classroom at Boston. He was still lecturing to a seminar of over 100 post-graduate students in his German course. He continued that until the last few years when his health was so poor that he had to ask one of his students to carry the tiny briefcase he had for his lecture notes.

We corresponded, He often inquired about the welfare of the school and was concerned that the classical curriculum was remaining intact, because in his years of research he had discovered the importance of studying Luther in the original Latin and German. Once in a while, in reading various Northwestern publications, he would find much time and space devoted to athletics. Heinz would write to me and pour out his heart in worry that perhaps Northwestern was becoming a bit too athletic, much like other schools have become in recent years.

But, I told him that I didn’t think it was happening to that degree at Northwestern. Then he calmed down and told me that he was making out his will, and he wondered if Northwestern would appreciate a Luther statue. I told him that I was sure they would! Over the years at Yale and, finally in semi-retirement at Boston College, Heinz was devoted to the completion of his Luther Index, begun in 1939.

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And she said, "Why don’t you call Boston College?" It was early evening, and I thought Heinz might be at home for supper. But I called the college anyway, and he was there. Heinz said, "Where are you?" and continued saying, "I’ll be there." Well, Heinz never drove a car, so I asked, "How are you going to get here?" He said, Til come on my bicycle." Heinz rode through Boston, and it seemed in no time he was there in our room at the hotel. That was the last time I saw Heinz before he died. ************************ The magnitude of Dr. Heinz Bluhm’s generosity has made it possible for a statue of Martin Luther to be commissioned and placed here on the former Northwestern campus. The Board of Control has funded another statue exactly like the one here to be erected at the site of Northwestern’s successor, Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota.

Thank you, Professor Emeritus Erwin Scharf, for sharing these wonderful memories of your dear friend. He was interviewed by Karl Erdmann, NWC Class of ’95.

My gratitude to NWC is unending" - HEINZ BLUHM

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1995 Senior Profiles Anthony Allen Allard, normally known to Northwestern students as Tony, or Big Tone, hails from Kimberly, Wisconsin. During his years at Northwestern he has been an active player of intramural indoor soccer.

As a full-fledged tenor, Tony often tried to impersonate his mentor Pavarotti in Male Chorus. (Okay, maybe not. But he still sounded good). Big Tone was also, a proud member of the elite corp of Kitehees when he wasnt conquering the Dark Forces on his IBM. We wish Tony all the best as he studies in Japan for a year.

Jason Baldwin, a man with a lot to smile about, comes from the little town of Silverwood, Michigan. He has participated in every kind of intramural sport while at Northwestern. He was a member of the championship flag football team his senior year. Jason has a deep love for politics and government, as can be seen by his frequent trips to Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital. Jason has many favorite letters which include C,M,U, and H. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll practice his spelling in Mequon in the fall.

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D. Scott Bertram started his Northwestern days about a decade ago, but rather than try to sum up those ten years, we*ll just list some of the highlights: RAGS 3, 3, 3; RAGS Emeritus 3,4; Duraclean 2,3,3; COS 2,3,3,3; Saudi Arabia 3; Kuwait 3; Anita (wife) 3,4; Twins 4; Academic Probation 2,3,4; Pres. Toppe 1; Pres. Voss 2,3,3,3; Pres. Braun 3,4. We also have D. Scott to thank for bringing us the RAGSmobile all the way from Texas.

D. Scott hopes to be at Sem next fall.

Few people get a chance to see it very often, but Bart Brauer does have a wild side. When the lights go down, he will reach for that extra root beer, pop in the James Taylor CD, and crank the 1985 Delta 88 up to a whopping 58 m.p.h.! Bart is a three sport athlete whose father enjoys attending as many NWC games as possible.

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Brockdorf, possibly the oldest student ever to go through NWC iniation, has been quite involved here on campus as writer / editor of The Black and Red, a member of Male Chorus, and a student library assistant among other odd things. Steve is looking forward to brewing up something bitter at Sem this fall.

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Some six odd years have come and gone since Matt "Brownie" Brown arrived from Fort Atkinson as an innocent freshman at NWC. Aside from being a star on the soccer field, Matt was occasionally seen at intramural bowling on Tuesdays. His team took the overall championship this year. Anyhow, when he was not working as a janitor in the Chapel-Arts building, he worked at the house that Carl built. He also wrote for C&C and presided over COS. Matt will be packing up his speedo’s and heading to WLS in the fall.

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Brent and his lovely fiancee’ Jessica Christie plan to get married next November.

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Ifyou have an injury, Steve "Stan the man" Daley is the man you want to see. He has been taping, icing, and rehabilitating men on this campus for four years. Steve, a Country Music fan, also has been layout editor for The Black and Red for the last three years. If that isn’t enough, Steve has participated in j list about every Forvm production in his four years, including .King Lear ofwhich he was the assistant director. After hiking the Grand Canyon last year, Stan thinks a walk through Sem will be a piece of cake.

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Cory Denekamp led a relatively simple life here at NWC. He spent his days working in the library, studying, tutoring lost freshmen in German, studying, writing for The Black and Red, studying, taking daily naps, and studying. It seems when Cory takes his summer vacations, he turns into quite the world traveler. During his first tenure in Ukraine, he met his girlfriend Svetta.

This made Cory quite thankful for the phone bill fiasco of fall 1994. After another stint in Europe this summer, look for Cory at WLS.

Matthew "Cookie," "Trudy" Duin has participated in basketball, baseball, and golf here at Northwestern. He even managed to nail one of his teammates with a golf ball. He also has played a wide range of intramurals.

When not having long talks with his father, this loyal son can be seen frequenting Burger King or Madison, which are both really awesome. He plans to pack up his They Might he Giants collection and head to Sem.

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When Craig Engel wasn’t reading, sleeping, or racking up a tremendous phone bill, he could always be seen patrolling the campus as night watchman, keeping us safe. After that, it was often on to the Gasthaus to wind down the night with a "friendly" game of darts. Being an occasional smoker, Craig saved up enough miles to obtain a leather jacket. With his rippled abs and chiselled physique, Craig surpassed the level of athlete and coached track and football. Craig’s lovely, soon-to-be wife Jenny will accompany him to the Sem in fall.

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Quite possibly the student seen least on campus this year has been Karl E. Erdmann. After receiving his B.S. in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and working in Houston, Texas, Karl decided to come to NWC. When Karl was not in class, he could usually be found at home spending quality time with his wife Bonnie, or working hard at Abiding Word Bookstore.

Having purchased all the books he will ever need, Karl will be attending Sem in the fall.

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True, he gave up the class presidency this year, but he’s still overbooked. Somehow, trips to the Chicago area to "retrieve forgotten football equipment" seem to refresh him. While his acting abilities aren’t limited to short, thin-haired Shakespearean kings, he displays a particular affinity for such roles. Trash is packing up his robes for Sem in the fall.

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Tom Glende is more affectionately known as Tom’s Mom because of his thoroughness in tasks such as cleaning and cooking. Tom excelled on the football team and was the only senior on the track team. With his muscular physique and the nickname Zeus, Tom couldn’t look any better in a cheerleading skirt. Tom has heaved his life into laziness in front ofthe TV eating crackers and cheese, while beating Stu and Munch for teasing him.

This is one man who will definitely be heading to the Sem this fall, whistling all the way.

The name Glow is one that’s immediately synonomous with Northwestern football.

Jeremy Glowicki (no. 39) has enjoyed every minute of his four years chasing the pigskin. This Mayville, MI native has also gone out for wrestling one season, as well as various intramurals all four years. Glow also enjoys singing bass in both Male Chorus and Touring Chorus, and has seen much of the U.S. because of it. He also participated in a TCW his junior year to Greeley, CO. Glow is looking forward to Sem.

Forvm productions, TCWs, chapel organist, Male Chorus, The Black and Red, bowling; Samuel J. Hacker III has made his presence known. Sammy is probably best known as the adopted son of our own Coach Kruse.

Sammy's work as basketball manager and equipment manager has made him an integral part of sports at Northwestern. We all want to know who is going to adopt him when he gets to Sem this fall.

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Cory "Chef' Hanke will be cooking in Mankato, MN next year where he plans to attend Bethany Seminary.

"Bud" served as head kitehee the last two years filling out a four year degree of food service. He participated in intramurals all four years, did a one year stint in Male Chorus and the Committee of Sixteen, and participated in the Squirrel Roast every year. We wish him God’s blessing as he pursues the ministry in our sister synod.

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Michael "Bubba" Hartman will most likely be remembered for sporting his very stylish lamb chops on campus for the last two years. Mike and his lovely facial hair participated in many different intramurals here at Northwestern, which culminated in a bowling division title his freshman year and a football championship his senior year. Mike has many talents including the ability to speak Spanish, sound like a rattle snake, and on special occasions sound like a telephone. He’s expected to ring at Sem come fall.

Steve "Wiggs," "Wiggo" Helwig could easily take the award for most active man on campus. Since his arrival here four years ago, Steve has played hoops, sung in the Male Chorus, been an equipment manager, and played intramurals. When he was not busy serving as Dorm Council President or RA in Augsburg Hall, he was out "reffing" a game. Wiggs plans to follow his brother to Mequon in the fall.

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When Dan "Hotzy" Hotz wasn’t winning the Married Student Lounge Putting Open, or making a fresh pot of coffee, he could often be found spending time with his wife Lori and their adopted daughter Hanna. This native Texan has even been seen stopping out to cut it loose at COS. Dan will be packing up his putter and moving to the Junior Putting Circuit at Sem in the fall.

Frank J. Italiano, Jr. is definitely one of Northwestern’s music extraordinares. He has been involved in nearly every serious musical performance on campus. From his rich bass voice to his graceful violin playing, Frank "Pass the Pleasoning" Italiano has impressed us all. He has accompanied the Touring Chorus in their travels from California to New England, and he was the orchestra director for Forvm’s South Pacific. This native of La Crosse will be packing his violin and heading to Mequon come fall.

Todd "Freddy" Krueger spent about as much time in the fall with prep students as he did with college students.

That is because for the past three years he has been the cross country coach for Prep. When not running around with preps, Freddy involved himself in many other activities on campus including band, choir, and Forvm. If Todd survives Europe with three of his fellows this summer, he will put on his running shoes and move to Sem in the fall.

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Mark "They Call Me the Frog" Kruse came to NWC four years ago as a rather accomplished tight end. After Coach learned that Frog really didn’t have any hands, he moved him to the defensive line. When Frog didn’t have his Greek or Hebrew glued to his face, he rolled up the sleeves of a T-shirt and worked down at Players. Mark isn’t quite sure what he’ll be doing next fall, but we do know that whatever he does, he will do well.

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Perhaps one of the most involved men on campus never to play an inter-collegiate sport is Paul Meier.

Nevertheless, he was a very busy man. He was involved in every school sponsored musical group except "Four on the Floor." He played organ for chapel and special services, as well as directed the Christmas Choir. Paul was also an active member of Forvm Society. After serving as the fouth member of a European expedition this summer, Paul will be taking his musical talents to Sem.

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It is hard to tell if Joseph B. "Smoke E. Joe" Miller has participated in more extracurriculars or worked at more jobs during his stay at Northwestern. Stack up soccer, wrestling, Intramurals, The Black and Red managing editor, Forvm, Committee of Sixteen, COS, and TCW against plaoes like Citgo, McDonalds, and Bethesda.

In any case, Smokey holds the record for quitting smoking more times than any other student in the 130 year history of NWC. Joe plans to be smoke free when he enters Sem next fall.

Condor, Palmer, and Palmquistador can only refer to Andrew Palmquist. This native of North Mankato, MN has also been known to make quickjaunts with friends to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Carlisle, OH, and Jefferson City, MO for Spring Break, TCW, and Summer Evangelism Experiences. Palmer was often found singing in Male Chorus, assembling The Black and Red, tending garden in his room, or making "drug runs" for Busse Pharmacy. He will take his jungle of houseplants and head to Mequon.

Todd Allen "Frosh Rausch," "Roach" Rausch hails from Benton Harbor, MI. When this senior isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grinding away at Hebrew or Greek vocs, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s either in sports or in the library. Todd was in soccer all four years and was quite a competitive player. He was also involved in tennis and track for several seasons, as well as numerous intramurals. Aside from working in the library, Todd also tried his hand in acting with Forvm, along with helping out at Jesus Cares. Roach will be making his way to Sem in the fall.

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You see the reflection off the glasses and hear a little "hey" from down the hall. Yep, it’s Paul Rydecki. Being a computer lover since the day he was bom, Paul has picked up the nickname "Nerdy." You wouldn’t think an intellectual like this would be a menace on the tennis court, but he is. Additionally, he found time to shine in intramurals while holding the status of athletic gear laundry man. Paul also accompanied Prof. "Wild Bill" Birsching on his adventures west and east in Touring Chorus. Paul will be at Sem in fall.

Joel "Sas," "Sauce" Sauer has been officially named Nappy-time Chairman of the NWC Student Body. When Joel isn’t busy taking naps, he may be found cleaning the dorms or working at the Oconomowoc Hospital. Joel has also been an asset to the defensive line on the Trojan football team. Earlier this year, Joel traded in his old nickname for a new one, "The Hedgehog." Joel sported a new look that has obviously become the rage in America, just ask the National Enquirer. Joel will be napping at WLS this fall.

All you have to do is hear the ever familiar call of 'Youse Don’t Know" echoing down the hall and you know that Jeff "Schmitty" Schmidt is just around the corner.

Jeff played football all four years at NWC. He was also cheerleader of the week for WELS Classic, which was probably one of the highlights for Jeff. Speaking of Lights, "Boom Boom out goes the Lights" comes to mind when Jeff is around. His other well-known hobbies include collecting speaker systems. Jeff will be off to Sem this fall.

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What can someone say about Jon Schroeder? What has Jon said about someone would be a better question.

Jon has had opinions on everything from amalgamation to people who skip school functions to go dancing. Jon took on the responsibility of Prep’s computer system and still found time to help Prof. Eickmann write a Hebrew book. Jon was a captain of the football team this fall and was captain of the cheerleaders during basketball season.

He will attend Sem after marrying Jenny this summer.

Sometimes it’s lonely at the top. While Wartburg Hall’s second floor isn’t the top of the world, it does thejob for Andy Schroer. His room serves as the headquarters of one of the busiest football / basketball / softball / baseball / curling officials around. In the summer, he frequently plays volleyball on beaches which he assures us are on Lake Michigan. Andy will bring his whistle and ball to Mequon in September.

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Jason "That’s JAS Not Jay" Schulz has been the captain of the soccer team for the past two years. The highlight of JAS’s four year career was when Northwestern finally beat its cross-town rival Maranatha. JAS also enjoys playing tennis, talking to girls, collecting monkeys, and travelling to Madison every weekend to work at EVCO. Hopefully, JAS can find a job that’s a little closer than that while he’s at the Seminary.

Andrew Schwalenberg, proudly known as Schwally, or Big Bird, comes from a small farm near Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. During his stay at Northwestern, Schwally was on the wrestling team, as well as intramural flag football and indoor soccer teams. He was also a key percussionist in Band all four years. As a vital part of Forvm for two years, he designed and built many of the props. He even exercised his artistic abilities as a Kitehee. Schwally and his fiancee’ Christy will be moving to Mequon after a summer wedding.

Matthew "Stu" Schwartz has it all-the looks, the smarts, the charm, the sense ofhumor, and cable. Ladies, don’t let his past rendezvous with celebreties Stephi Graf (pro tennis) or Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke) scare you away; he’s still available. He did have some trouble with American Music class this semester, but cleaning the music classrooms so well seems to have won Prof.

Birsching’s favor and even helped his grade a little. Stu will take his feather duster and Lysol Spray to Seminary this fall.

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Tim Schwartz and Matt Schwartz are in no way related, yet Tim has still managed to pick up the nickname Cuz\ You wouldn’t be able to tell it due to all the time that Tim spent in Stu and Tom’s room. Whereas most people improve at something that they do constantly, Tim has proven that theory wrong with his poor excuse for Super Nintendo skill. Tim played football in the fall as defensive back and punter and was the center fielder for our baseball team. Tim will be heading to the Sem in fall provided he can find his way there.

Jeff Scott was often seen making beautiful music with Jon Scharf, T. West, and Trash in Four on the Floor.

Due to a freak shoulder, neck, back, asthma injury, "Munch" was forced to cut short his football career.

Munch found a girlfriend his senior year in the form of A. Conrad’s little sister, Beth Frey. Unfortunately, Munch will not be attending Sem this fall. He has not yet revealled his plans, but we wish him God’s blessing.

Surely the most out-going man on campus is Wayne "I’ve Gained a Pound or Two Since Prep" Shevey. Wayne’s extracurricular activities included soccer, basketball, and track, but "Adobe" is most famous for his three year stint as a RAG. Wayne has delighted both fan and referee alike with his unique insight on whatever game he may be watching. This summer Wayne will marry Julie Feuerstahler. After a honeymoon in Nashville, the couple will move to the Mequon area where Wayne will attend the Seminary.

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Bicycle enthusiast Dave Shilling came to us from New Ulm. When this Rollerblade champion wasn’t busy running a motel or writing for The Black and Red, he spent his time playing intramural football, basketball, and volleyball. His intramural bowling team even won the Division Champs title one year. He also participated in a TCW to Las Vegas and a Summer Evangelism Experience in Jefferson City, MO. After a Summer Evangelism Experience near Jacksonville, Florida, you can expect to find Dave at Sem.

Timothy "T" Smith has been an intrical part of Forvm Society for four years. He was Asst. Dir. of The King and I his freshman year and Director of King Lear his junior year. He has also played a major role in many other Forvm productions. Tim has truly enjoyed his time in Forvm, especially since that is where he met his fiancee’ Hath Meyer. This Thespean will be moving on to Sem, while planning a December wedding.

John "Carleton" Toppe’s finest moment while at Northwestern was hiking for seven days in the Grand Canyon. It was on that hike that he climbed to new hights of cleanliness. Other great achievements include soccer, intramurals (champion bowling team his freshman year), Male Chorus, Touring Chorus, The Black and Red, Forvm, kitchee, and Squirrel Roasts.

John has already contracted the building of a new library at Sem to house both him and his books this fall.

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Nathan "Wags," "Wagon" Wagenknecht participated in tennis, intramurals, Forvm, Male Chorus, and Touring Chorus all four years. He also served as basketball manager his second year, and as The Black and Red business manager for the last two years. His intramural bowling team took the championship his first year here, and he was on the champion intramural football team this year.

These are but a highlight of Wagon’s accomplishments at NWC. Since our synod refuses to move the Seminary to Texas, Wags will be in Mequon this fall.

Kevin M. "Wicket" Walker comes to Northwestern from the thriving metropolis of Omro, WI. This somewhat short and stocky senior (hence Wicket) is almost always all smiles and laughs. Kevin has enjoyed going out for several seasons of soccer and wrestling, and has been active in tennis all four years. When Wicket wasn’t studying his Greek and Hebrew, you could usually find him heading off to work at Pizza Hut or going out with his girlfriend. You’ll most likely find Kevin at Scm next fall.

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We wish the class of 1995 the Lord’s richest blessings wherever He may lead them. We will all shed a tear as we watch this class of young men walk for the last time in their graduation procession. May we always Cheer for Old Northwestern.

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Alma Mater, Dear

by Rev. John R. Hildebrante (Alumnus) A long, long time from now, We will all remember how Northwestern trained the Synod’s men.

And I knew there with my small voice That I could make angels rejoice By preaching law and gospel once again.

But in convention Synod wavered; Amalgamation now was favored.

Finances depleted, Could something else be needed?

Twas not for me to criticize.

When I heard about my school’s demise.

I guess we’ll say our last "good-byes" The day Northwestern dies So. ..

(Refrain) Bye, Bye, Alma Mater, dear Drove back down to Watertown while the college was here And good old boys were dryin’ their tears Sayin’, "This’ll be Northwestern’s last year.

This’ll be Northwestern’s last year."

Did you sing the school fight song?

And did you escort the Preps along, When the sergeants told you to?

Did you cheer for the black and red?

That week you rarely saw your bed, Did you survive the court called "Kangaroo?"

Well, there was so much for me to learn.

I bought my felt; shared the one pattern.

The canteen sapped my funds.

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I was a bright-eyed, beamed, butt’ning frosh With a spartan dorm room that would soon be posh.

Oh, how could I foresee the kabosh The day Northwestern dies?

1 started singin’...

(Refrain) Now it’s been years - six and one half score.

But next fall, it’ll be no more.

They say that’s how it’s s’pposed to be.

Yet the memory of the school years past And the excellence held to the last Will remain always inside of me.

Oh, I still remember Tutors, "Ceeps," And Franzmann era window leaps, The "U-ies" and the cuts.

Vocs nearly drove me nuts!

Now all the Profs have been getting Calls.

The likes of Dean and James Korthals Will never walk again these halls The day Northwestern dies.

We started singin’..

(Refrain) Oh, but there was nothing we could do.

We welcomed the construction crew, With no times left to really mourn.

So we went ahead with all our classes, Studies hard and earned our passes, While around us the campus was re-bom.

Oh, and as I watched them bum the "N," It seemed a Phoenix rose again.

The Sprinter left his marks; He never saw the sparks.

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It was no longer in the ground.

For now it will up to New Ulna be bound The day Northwestern dies.

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(Refrain) I met a brother young in years, And he told me of his deepest fears Concerning future ministry.

I say it's best to take our cares To Him who hears and answers prayers, And to ask Him that He blesses MLC. But the graduation bell’s last toll Will leave inside each heart a hole.

Our spirits crushed and broken.

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Graduation Address May 17,1995 Dear Graduates, Families, Spouses, Friends of Northwestern College and Guests: I hardly know what to say on this graduation day, the last of Northwestern’s history. I have thought of this moment for two years. I desire to say so much, but so much has already been said and written. Today, it is enough to celebrate the graduation of this class of seniors, 46 young Christian men, who have completed their course of study here at Northwestern College.

As we celebrate the completion of their college studies, we might also think about all the others who have studied and taught here. In order to do that, I would like to ask you to look at the college seal behind me. For 130 years Northwestern College had a unique position in the Lord’s church. We have allowed the light of God’s word to shine on the minds and hearts of Christian young men who have desired to become pastors in Christ’s church.

Over the years, we have prepared them for further study. It is not surprising that Northwestern College

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ranks first in the nation in sending its graduates on to graduate school. We might smile at that statistic because we know what Northwestern has done for the past 130 years. Over that time about 90% of our graduates have gone on to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary to continue their training for the pastoral ministry in our congregations.

Look again at the college seal. Notice the rays of light which come from above toward the Greek temple below.

At Northwestern we know God’s light. In his mercy he has allowed it to shine on us here among the columns.

We have reflected his light here. As we bring a close to Northwestern’s history, we don’t want that reflected light to go out just because the pastoral training in our synod moves to a new location. The graduates of Northwestern would not want to see the light they have First and foremost, we must always come to cherish go out. remember that the light is God’s. As xhese graciualcs, yes, all shown on the college seal, this light graduates of Northwestern, comes from above—from the God of and I too charge you all, "Don’t Let the Light Go Out." grace. ~~

First and foremost, we must always remember that the light is God’s. As shown on the college seal, this light comes from above—from the God of grace. He has revealed himself in the Scriptures as "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness" (Ex. 34:6).

He created a perfect world for his creatures. Adam and Eve enjoyed the bright light of God’s love, but they lost their way. In fear, they hid from the beauty of God’s light because of their rebellion. Cowering in the darkness they realized they had brought death, sin, and hell into God’s perfect world. Their disobedience did not—could not—alter God’s light. They simply turned away from it and chose darkness.

They deserved God’s punishment. Yet although they were disobedient and therefore deserved God’s punishment, God spoke words of light and love to them in their darkness. God promised to send a Savior who would restore them to light. Throughout the pages of Scripture, God repeated and clarified the promise until

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he fulfilled it by sending Jesus. The Apostle John announced God’s fulfillment when he wrote, "The Word became flesh and lived for a while among us." (John 1:14). In his opening words John framed the coming of Jesus in terms of light and darkness, "In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it." (John 1:4,5). You see, whether we understand or not, God’s light shines. We do not change his light; it’s his. We only receive his light.

When God came to Adam and Eve in the cool of the day, he spoke to them directly. Succeeding generations often heard God speak cither directly to them or through the prophets he sent. When Jesus came, the disciples walked and talked with the Savior so that John could write that he and the others had "seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth" (1:14). While God docs not speak to us from heaven nor walk and talk with us as he once did, we sec his light in the Scriptures. The light is the same.

It still shines on us from above, but now his light shines through the Scriptures. Like others who have preceded us, we cannot alter that light. We can only receive his light and reflect it. Of course, there is one other option.

We can refuse to be guided by the light and move off into the darkness as so many have done before us. But thankfully God causes his light to shine on us, and we arc changed by the light of his gospel. Once we know the light, it is always important for us to remain standing in it.

By his grace at this time in history, we have seen the light of God in the Scriptures.

How did this happen? At The Lord Jehovah has revealed his first the light is harsh because light from above in the Scriptures. it shows us our sins and All we have done is to stand in the failures. Hearing the Law is like turning on the light for light of God's word. the first time in the early morning darkness. It is so painful we would rather turn it off and remain in the darkness. We would rather shield our eyes or keep them tightly closed than open them. So the light of God’s law makes it clear—painfully clear—that we are sinners.

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When we know our sins, God’s light opens our eyes to see the Savior. God tells us that forgiveness, life and salvation come through Jesus. Certainly no human is good enough to earn those blessings, but God gives them to us freely by grace through Jesus.

For 130 years we at Northwestern have enjoyed the light of God in Christ. God’s light from above has come to us through the Scriptures. One generation has shared it with another here among the columns of this small college. We have paid attention to language and words here at Northwestern. We have asked students to translate the classics of the Western world; we have been especially interested in the words of God in the Scriptures. During our history we have prepared men so that they may study God’s word more deeply in their Seminary training.

The Lord Jehovah has revealed his light from above in the Scriptures. All we have done is to stand in the light of God’s word.

His light has been reflected in the human mirrors of his servants here all this time. Of all the things I might say today, the most President John A. Braun important is to confess Christ and praise God. I am a sinful, mortal limited creature of God. Only because of His grace and only by his power can I confess Christ.

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came to me because others shared it with me. They knew it before me, and they wished me to know it so that I might also share it again with another generation—a cross generational mission outreach.

Some of that sharing has happened here at Northwestern. I am grateful to God for what he has done for me. I am grateful that a church body thought enough of God’s word to make me learn Latin, German, Greek and Hebrew. I am grateful to God for the privilege of working in his word. He has given me the God’s light shines through us all. skill and provided the Because it has enlightened us at opportunity to serve him. If Northwestern, we have reflected it. you remember nothing else about this graduation service, remember that one sinner is grateful for the light of God’s grace.

The graduates before us today have also been touched

by God’s light from above. They felt the same pain when God’s light revealed their sins. They know the same joy in the great love God had for them in spite of their sins. They know that God in Christ forgives. The praise I offer today is not just mine. All of them desire to confess the same hope and joy in Christ and the same praise for everything that God has done for them before their college years and then through the college years here at Northwestern. Together the graduates and I invite you all to confess Christ and praise God for shining on us from above with his light. But, of course, we are not alone in that gratitude. You too know the light of God’s love for sinners. You can make the same confession and sing the same hymn of praise to God. God’s light shines through us all. Because it has enlightened us at Northwestern, we have reflected it.

Our reflection has taken a particular and special hue Because this light is a reflection of because of the task we have God s own light, Satan the prince of performed in the church. We darkness, desires to put it out. do things here that no one --------------------------------------------- else does in the church of Christ. It is the light in us here that I do not want to see flicker and go out in the years ahead. Don’t let the light go out.

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Because this light is a reflection of God’s own light, Satan, the prince of darkness, desires to put it out. You might ask if he can do that. The brutal truth is that he can. Others have allowed their light to go out before us.

Adam and Eve let it go out inside their hearts when they listened to the temptations of Satan. They were lead to believe that God’s light wasn’t enough and that they had to add to their happiness by taking a positive step toward achieving their own fulfillment. Then they would be like God. Tracing the history of God’s Old Testament people reveals the outlines of their rebellion and God’s faithful fulfillment of his promises. Again and again they let their light go out. God ended those periods of darkness only because he had promised to bring the Savior into the world through them. They did not deserve the special and long-suffering patience of God. Had it not been for God’s promise, they would have disappeared from the pages of history like so many other cultures before and after them.

Were the early Christians any better? No. The history of the New Testament church is filled with periods of darkness. Peter warned the first century Christians, "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you.

As former graduates, friends of They will secretly introduce graduates, and families of destructive heresies, even graduates, you have been among the denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing columns here at Northwestern. swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute---- Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings; yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord. But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They arc like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, like the beasts they too will perish. They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done." (II Peter 2:1-2,10-13). The cycle has been repeated down to our own age. Recent American Lutheran church

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bodies have only repeated the cycle. God has shined his light upon them, but the light has gone out among them.

We must be honest about the possibility of turning away from the light God has created among us. None of these groups wanted to douse the light of God. They desired to remain in the light, but all thought that there were better ways to do things. They all thought they were being faithful to the Lord and his word. As a matter of fact, at least in the cases of contemporary Christian churches, most still claim to adhere to the word of God in its truth and purity. Yet like those before them, they were templed, corrupted, and weakened, and then became faithless, arrogant—at least in the sense that they knew better than God and the prophets he sent them—foolish, and uncommitted. Then the light went out. Often it didn’t happen quickly or suddenly, but over a period of time, the light gradually grew faint, flickered, and then died.

As former graduates, friends of graduates, and families of graduates, you have been among the columns here at Northwestern. What have you seen here of God’s reflected light? I know what these graduates have seen. I have talked with each of them. I hope you will allow me to voice what they treasure about their training here. The reflected light they have experienced here is important to them. If we listen to them, then I think we can listen to past graduates of Northwestern and to all who treasure what God has permitted us to do here.

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Christ here They have treasured their classmates and fellow students in other classes. Those bonds of brotherly love brought some specific blessings. Graduates, the Lord has permitted you to develop deep friendships with others. Your friends have encouraged you to stay at Northwestern and continue your training in the pastoral ministry when you have had doubts. When you have been tempted, they have often watched out for you. They have helped you

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study and tutored you when you needed help in your classes. In some cases classmates, who worked with you, have made it possible for some of you to graduate.

Without the encouragement of your classmates, you would have left Northwestern and the preparation for the pastoral ministry. Friends, such Christian fellowship is not limited to this class. I know that it exists in the classes that have preceded them. I know that, long after your graduation, many of you still treasure the Christian As leaders in Christ’s church, we friendships you have made here. Don’t let the light of have turned to Christ and his that Christian fellowship forgiveness for the assurance of among brothers in Christ go God’s love for us. We have held out when Northwestern Christ before you and other students ceases to exist. who desired to become future Seniors, besides the leaders of Christ’s church. fellowship with your classmates, you have expressed another fellowship. Your professors arc also brothers in Christ. You have told me that you treasure them too. Perhaps that is not surprising because the Lord Jesus purchased both student and professor with his blood and brought us together here. Of course, you haven’t always agreed with your professors, but you have noted the light of God’s grace in them. They desired to impart knowledge and wisdom—especially God’s truth—to you. You have treasured their experience and knowledge in the classroom and outside the classroom. Students here at Northwestern mention the morning chapel services as a special blessing. In the self-study and in subsequent evaluations, students have again and again expressed a love for the chapel services conducted by faculty members. Don’t let the light go out.

I’ll tell you quite candidly this class like all others has heard the law of God here. In chapel, in the classroom, and in private counseling situations the law has convicted them and all of us of sin. Students and faculty together are sinful creatures by nature. As called servants who serve in the public ministry of the church and as those aspiring to be called servants, God’s law must speak to us clearly. Called servants and those

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desiring the office of pastor receive double honor for their service to the church but they also are held to a higher standard of behavior. Here at Northwestern, the prince of darkness continues to work hard to douse the light and bring shame on the work of Christ among us.

We have encountered him here, but he docs not appear as a monster who repels us. We most often see him smiling with his hair combed, coaxing us to sin and assuring us sin isn’t as bad as God says. Sometimes we fail to see him as the prince of darkness because of his masquerade. Yet his tactic is the same: he desires us to disobey God. Because he operates in the world where no one is wrong, he has an advantage. We live in that world too and sometimes adopt its altitudes. So the prince of darkness appeals to our sinful flesh and asks us to adopt the world’s standards instead of God’s.

God’s law must continue to be harsh and brutal for all sinners. It must convict us all of sin, but first of all it must convict me. Then you must feel the sharpness of God’s law. Then all others in this world must know what God says of sin and its consequences. We need men who know God’s law and have the courage to identify sin and confront it in a world that listens to the prince of darkness. Don’t let the light go out! Satan wants us to minimize sin. If he can’t do that, he desires us to lose our courage to proclaim the harsh and We lei the light go out when we painful message of God’s think that emotional moments of law. As God’s light has personal reflection and insight bring shined on us from above, our us closer to God. goal here has been to proclaim the truth about who we are by nature and what we deserve.

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desired to become future leaders of Christ’s church.

You have heard the gospel of Christ from before you came here. You heard it from your parents, your pastor, and your former teachers. Here at Northwestern, we have focused the light of Christ’s love for you as future leaders in Christ’s church. That particular reflected light should not go out in Christ’s church. Future students preparing for the pastoral ministry need it.

Satan especially wants to put out this light of God’s love for sinners. I believe Satan has watched what we ------------------------------ - do here and renewed his effort time and time again.

Our confession of Christ and our He has been tireless in hold on the centrality of the cross seeking to put out the light requires constant vigilance lest we and has engaged God’s let the light flicker and die. people on several fronts. As the prince of darkness, he operates in a world that not only minimizes sin but also converts the Christian gospel to a social, even a political, message. The world in which we live desires forgiveness, life, hope, joy, peace, freedom, kindness and love. I could run for political office in our world today using those words as the keystones of my campaign. But in the world outside they have lost their Christian and Lutheran meaning. Sadly, the concepts of God’s word have lost their meaning even in some Lutheran churches.

Much of the world today is looking for a warm, vague religious experience. They take pleasure in the beauty of a sunset over the ocean and find spiritual value in the good feelings of life, family, and friends. They have come to believe that such warm experiences constitute religion. Let me call these so-called religious experiences "the warm fuzzics" because they have little to do with Christ and God’s light. We let the light go out when we think that emotional moments of personal reflection and insight bring us closer to God. Without Christ all religious experiences are counterfeit, and without Christ all religious words arc empty no matter how beautiful. Forgiveness without Christ is only the ability to live together. Peace without Christ may stop hostility but the warfare with God persists. Love without Christ docs not understand God or his love. Joy

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Neither have we, by God’s grace and power, allowed the gospel of God to be turned into a new law. That is the kind of theology that suggests that we must believe and then live an upright life to earn heaven. I regularly pass a billboard in Milwaukee which reads: "The Bible reveals that to enter heaven you must: turn from sin, believe in Jesus as your Savior, receive him as Lord, be born again, obey his will in this life." God’s free gift has become a set of rules—a new law. More subtle forms of the confusion of law and gospel direct our attention to Christ and the rules he gives to make our life here better.

We have taken a different course. Instead, we have constantly focused our attention on the cross. All we do is nothing in comparison with what Christ did. His cross ---------- -—------------------------------ is an offense to the world, The prince of darkness would have yes, still to our contemporary you believe that such attention to the world. It is an offence even to my own sinful flesh. But word is not important. He would it is the only light that is true. convince you that you can dispense Don’t let the light go out. with the tedium of studying God's The confession of Christ’s truth. cross must continue in a world filled with those who wish to do something to earn God’s love. Our confession of Christ and our hold on the centrality of the cross requires constant vigilance lest we let the light flicker and die.

Since we receive this light of God from the Scriptures, we have driven you to pay attention to the word. That process started with regular daily study of written language. We have been task masters who have challenged you to work with Latin and German before you began to work with Greek and Hebrew. You haven’t always appreciated the efforts of your

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professors. They required daily, tedious, and sometimes boring assignments. But it has served to prepare you for a lifetime of study in God’s truth. You are competent in Greek and Hebrew because God has blessed both you and your professors. For those going on, your seminary training will build on what you have learned here. Your work as a pastor will benefit. Finally, God’s people will benefit, when the Lord calls you to serve them. The prince of darkness would have you believe that such In the process of training you, we attention to the word is not have held you to high academic important. He would standards. convince you that you can dispense with the tedium of studying God’s truth.

God’s light from above comes to us in his word.

Because the Scriptures shine God’s light from one generation to another, that light is intended for the generation after you too. Pay attention to the word as God’s light shining in a dark place. No other light can show the way. No other light will help the next generation. It has been said that when Goethe approached death, he asked for more light, "Mchr Licht.

Mehr Licht." At the point of departure from this world, only God’s light shows the way in Christ. Goethe and others may have the brilliant light of the sun and still be in darkness without the truth of forgiveness, life, and salvation in Christ.

This light from God dims among us when we think God’s light isn’t enough in his church. Some think that the success of the gospel depends on the personality of the preacher. Haven’t we learned anything from the Apostle Paul? He had to fight against the super apostles and defend himself against them because he had a weakness—a thorn in the flesh. God has given each of these graduates a personality and some measure of personal warmth to use in proclaiming his truth. But the church grows only by the power of the Holy Spirit working through the gospel. No new program that does not focus on Christ and his word will succeed. Don’t let the light go out. Again the prince of darkness whispers in our ears that it is more important to have a winning personality and a charming attitude than it is to know

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In the process of training you, we have held you to high academic standards. The calling of a future pastor requires our standards to be high and militates against any effort to lower them. We have maintained those high standards in a world where academic standards are continually lowered. Even national news magazines question the erosion of academic standards in our elementary schools, high schools, and institutions of higher education. On the other hand, we have been commended for our standards. We asked you as seniors to take the ACT Objective Test in order to measure how you compared with students on other campuses. The results showed that a typical graduate of Northwestern College will place consistently above graduates of other colleges in the country. In addition your student inventory reports indicated that you valued the high academic standards of Northwestern. Finally, the NCA visitation team noted our high standards. This reflected light should not go out either.

How can we make sure that this light does not go out?

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remember that Christ will keep the light shining.

The light is his. We simply hold it and share it. His will We have enjoyed God's light from is clear: proclaim the gospel, above for over a century. We have his light. It is not necessarily been permitted to reflect his light his will to build a school or here among the columns. close one. But we are sure that his will is to spread the light of his grace. He uses human instruments to do that in this dark world. Men and women of God, common redeemed saints of God, share the light each day.

Teachers in classrooms share his light. Pastors share it with their people and others. We have enjoyed Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light from above for over a century. We have been permitted to reflect his light here among the columns.

Let us not be so arrogant that we think the light cannot go out among us. Today we close the chapter on 130 years of training pastors here. Changes always reflect fundamental shifts in thinking and create an opportunity

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for Ihe prince of darkness. You, seniors, have stood among the columns. God’s light has shined in your hearts here at Northwestern. All of us have stood among the columns. God’s light has been reflected from the human mirrors of those who have preceded us. By God’s grace, his light has also been reflected from the human mirrors of those who are among the columns today. Don’t let the light go out.

In a few moments the graduates and faculty will walk out from this stage and out the door. After we are finished in here the lights will be turned out not only in this gymnasium but in the long history of Northwestern.

This little college will be relegated to the pages of history. Further west the lights of another auditorium will be turned on to greet faculty, students, and friends at the beginning of a new chapter in history. As we walk down the steps, out the doors and away from here, don’t let the light go out. Let God’s light from above guide you wherever he leads. Continue to reflect his light so that others may see his truth too. We have been blessed among the columns with his light and the ability to reflect it. Strive to keep God’s light alive in your own heart and in the assembly we call synod and church.

Don’t let the light go out! Don’t let the light go out!

INI John A. Braun May 17,1995

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Building Christian Young Men Dear Friends and Guests of Northwestern, Today Northwestern is handing out degrees to 46 graduates. This spring thousands and thousands of other graduates will also receive degrees from American colleges and universities. When they leave those institutions, each one of them will take along a huge storehouse of personal impressions and ideas formed by various people and numerous experiences. What about Northwesternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates?

In their collegiate years the young men before you have grown in physical stature and strength. Their minds have become sharper. But there is much more to the Northwestern graduate than the enhancement of the body and the mind. As a Christian institution, But there is much more to the Northwestern seeks to develop the spiritual life of Northwestern graduate than the enhancement of the body and mind. its students as well. That purpose could be well summarized by the Education Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report to the 1919 synod convention: "Whether a Christian teacher has before him a class of future theologians or future doctors, businessmen, etc., his goal is always the same: to help them to a Christian view of life, to make the Gospel dear and precious to them. And only in this way, not by daily admonition and haranguing, does he make the preaching ministry important to them and win them for the study of theology."

Northwestern does not build theologians. That may sound surprising to some, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. Northwestern seeks to build Christian young men who have a broad 17

r education, including the language tools for reading the Scriptures in the very words the Holy Spirit inspired.

God-willing, these young men will then go on to study theology at the Seminary and eventually serve our synod as pastors.

So what does it mean to build Christian young men who have a Christian view of life? The Word of God is in action here. The college student hears the Word of God preached and applied at morning and evening chapel and in all of his liberal arts courses. Christian professors are also active here. In a paper about the It is essential to form a Christian preministerial college student, Dean Richard Balgc view of life in the preministerial of the Seminary stated: student at the college level. The "Next to the Word of God, Word of God itself does this. the greatest asset our schools have for shaping well-rounded Christian gentlemen are the well-rounded Christian gentlemen who teach in our schools." How true that is! The adviser on staff who looks after the souls of his students shows himself to be a pastor, and that helps to build Christian young men and future pastors.

By God’s grace alone, the Holy Spirit works through the Word and Sacraments to build and nourish a young man’s faith in Christ. At the same time God is using all the experiences of that young man’s life—the home, the friendships, the classroom, the athletic arena, the workplace—to form and shape him as an individual.

When the Word of God produces fruits of faith in all these areas of his life, then day by day he is growing as a Christian young man.

The preministerial student, however, also lives with his sinful nature. All too often he does foolish, stupid, and sinful things even though in his new man he knows better. Those sins would not disappear if Northwestern were located in a different place. Sin comes from the sinful heart. Northwestern students have some of the same problems with things such as money and alcohol as other college students all across America. That is why the Law must be firmly proclaimed to them for

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their spiritual good. The Gospel then builds them up again with God’s forgiveness in Christ.

Northwestern docs build wholesome attitudes in its students. They gain a certain confidence in their interactions with each other and with people outside the college. They generally acquire a deeper appreciation for Scripture rather than some shallow and frenzied spiritual enthusiasm. They learn independence while also learning to take care of others. They learn more and more that they arc striving to live up to what the Lord Jesus has already made them, His holy children.

The public proclamation of God’s Word, the Christian gentlemen who serve as professors here, all the experiences of a collegiate’s life, the personal applications of Law and Gospel to him, the good altitudes which arc instilled here—all these things combine to build a Christian young man at Northwestern.

And by building Christian young men, Northwestern is important for future pastoral ministry in our synod. Some of Northwestern’s graduates go in other directions to serve the Lord in their lives.

A young man who docs continue preparation for the pastoral ministry must not Bart Brauer be spurred on by a desire for wealth or public prestige. If Oakfield, Wisconsin he is, his root will prove too weak and he will fade away from the path toward faithful ministry.

It is essential to form a Christian view of life in the prcministcrial student at the college level. The Word of God itself does this. A Christian young man knows the seriousness of the Law and the power of the Gospel

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because they always apply personally to him. A candidate for ministry is not a mere product of synod time, money, or programs. Rather, by God’s grace he is a product of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, justified by faith in Christ and also growing in a life of sanctified service to the Lord. We know from Philippians 2:13 that God works in us "to will and to act according to His ---------------------------------------------- good purpose." By His At the same time God is using all the means of grace, God will also motivate Christian young experiences of that young man’s men to serve in the ministry life—the home, the friendships, the out of love for Jesus and His classroom, the athletic area, the people. workplace—to form and shape him When Northwestern’s as an individual. graduates walk out of this gym today, they do not walk out with only a diploma signifying their academic progress. By God’s grace alone, they also know that the words of the apostle John in 1 John 2:14 apply to them today: "I write to you, young men, because you arc strong, and the word of God lives in you."

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The Liberals Arts: The Study of Humanity Before you are the graduates of Northwestern for the year 1995. As with years past, this group is extremely varied in their talents and interests, just like the hundreds of other graduating classes across our nation. Yet we are different. During our years at this special institution we have received a unique education, one which is not found in many other places. The obvious difference between Northwestern and other colleges is the strong and unwavering commitment to the Word of God in all we do. However, this is not a Bible college. Northwestern docs not produce fully trained and ready ministers. It chooses not to limit the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training solely to the study of the Bible and of doctrine. This is not to say that such study is insignificant, but that task of thorough full-time Bible study has been given to the Seminary. Northwestern, rather, is a school where one earns a liberal arts degree.

As other colleges focus increasingly As other colleges focus on vocational training, rather than increasingly on vocational history or literature, the curriculum training, rather than history or literature, the curriculum here stresses exposure to a wide here stresses exposure to a range of academ ic studies. wide range of academic studies. This, then, is another feature of Northwestern which makes it a unique institution. The school catalog states as the second purpose of this school that

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with special emphasis on literature and the social sciences, in addition to the language studies.

This may not be seen by some to be a worthwhile goal for four years of education. To echo a common complaint of disgruntled students, "When am I ever going to use this?" One could answer those people in this way. Can one go through life without a good knowledge of history or a grasp of Platonic philosophy?

Yes, certainly. Can one go through life without ever having cause to refer to Xenophon and his story of the Greek army’s struggle to get home? Again, most __________________ certainly yes. Can one go through life without being In the liberal arts we study those able to see the color green? things which bring color into our Yes. Can one go through life lives: art, music, literature. without seeing at all? Yes. These things are all quite possible. They are not all desirable. Who would want to narrow their experience and their perception of life around them by eliminating color or sight itself? In the liberal arts we study those things which bring color into our lives: art, music, literature. Yet the study of the liberal arts does not only add color to our life, but it is also good preparation for the ministry. Two thousand years ago the Roman playwright Terence said, "I am a human being; I count nothing human foreign to me."

Because the study of the liberal arts is the study of humanity, the audience for God’s Word, the liberal arts have allowed us to study man.

Students at Northwestern are men who wish to become candidates for the preaching ministry. Since the __________________ goal for our studies of the liberal arts is the study of A student must become a critical mankind—what people have thinker, to weigh one idea against believed, thought, and done another to get a proper in the last 6000 years, we understanding of what has happened, learn about God’s primary creation. Liberal arts is the study of those things which are common to people of all lime, such as joy and sorrow, love and war. It is also the study of those things which are unique to a place and time different than our own. In order to understand so much information with

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all its many different interpretations, a student must become a critical thinker, to weigh one idea against another to get a proper understanding of what has happened. This skill of critical thinking is important for future ministers since so many religious books written today fall short of the full teachings of the Bible.

Everyone wants to have his or her own valid interpretation of what Scripture really says. We must be able to examine what they claim and to distinguish between that which is good and beneficial, and that which is erroneous and corrupting for our faith.

Secondly, a liberal arts education helps us to understand our audience, to understand the mindset of those people we encounter in this wide and varied world.

It quickly becomes apparent that most people do not view the world from the same perspective that we do as Christians. Two thousand years of philosophyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groping for understanding has not made modern man any wiser. Yet people still hold to those ideas, and we must understand those ideas if we arc to be able to communicate with people, meeting them in their world.

We understand better those errors which the world embraces as the best guess of what is truth.

Finally, as we study in the liberal arts the achievements of frail sinful manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Messiah of Handel, the Sistine Chapel ceiling of Michelangeloâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we must indeed marvel at the Creator who made man and gave him his skills and abilities.

We wonder at the God who created something so John Toppe complex as a human being, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin whom Hamlet describes in secular terms for us

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What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! how infinite in faculty! in form, in moving, how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the world! the paragon ofanimals!

As we study humanity, whether by observing those events around us or by the formal academic study called the liberal arts, we cannot help but conclude with the Psalmist that we are indeed "fearfully and wonderfully made" (139:14).

But we have in mind as we graduate today the same goal as the Apostle Paul, who wished to become "all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some," (I Cor. 9:22). It --------------------------------------------- is too easy at times to forget A liberal arts education helps us to that in our years of religious understand our audience, to study, we can speak and think in terms and phrases understand the mindset of those which other people find people we encounter in this wide confusing. Our message is and varied world. too important for any confusion. Therefore we study the liberal arts in order to give ourselves as broad a background as possible, so that no matter whom we meet in this world, we will be able to speak to them on their own level as we work to share the gospel.

John Toppe Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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Die Notwendigkeit der Sprachen der lutherischen Bekenntnissen Klasse 1995, Graduicrte und Frcundc: Warum hat unsere Schulc mich cine Rede auf Dcutsch zu gcben gcboten? Die Antwort ist offcnbar: die Schulc halt ihre deutsche Erbschaft in Hochachtung. Die Sachen, die vvir hochhalten, studicrcn wir mit Ernst und Flciss, abcr die Sachcn, die uns nicht so wichlig sind, verlassen wir leicht.

Sind die lateinishen und dcutschcn Sprachen wichlig fiir unserc Kirchc? Sollcn sic uns wichtig blcibcn? Ja! Doch gewib! Dicsc Sprachen sind die Sprachen dcr lutherischen Bekenntnissen. Die latcinischcn und dcutschcn Sprachen sind nicht blob wichtig sondem auch notwendig. Sic sind notwendig aus drei Griinden: historischcn, sprachlichcn, und theologischcn Griinden.

Das Christentum ist cine historische Religion. Als Sanct Paulus gesagt hat, "Da abcr die Zeit crfiillct ward ..."(Gal. 4,4), war Latein die vorherrschcnde Sprache in der Welt. Die hochsle Zeit der gricchischen Sprache war schon vorbei, aber das goldcnc Alter der latcinischcn Sprache hat sich wahrend dcr apostclischcn Zeit entwickelt.

Jesus Christus ist zu einer eigentumlichen Zeit und Ort zur Erde gekommen; dies wird immer wahr scin.

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lateinische Sprache ist das Wcrkzeug, das man dies zu vollbringen gcbrauchcn kann. Durch die lateinische Sprache kann man von der Kullur und dem Volk lemen, welche Kullur die aposlolische Welt umgefasst hat, Deises Wissen ist notwcndig und wohllatig fur den Sludenten des Wortes Gotles, das zu jener Zeit geschrieben wurde.

Nutzen fur das Studium des historischcn Zusammenhanges hat die lateinische Sprache. Sie ist eine Hilfssprache fur allc Sprachcn. Sie lchrt den Studenten die Grundlagcn, die cr zur Bchcrrschung jcder Sprache gcbrauchcn kann. Die Tuchligkcit in dcr Muttersprache des Studenten vcrmehrl sie auch. Dcr Wortschatz , die Grammatik, dcr Sprachgcbrauch allc bessem sich von dem Studium Laleins.

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Man kann sagcn, daft Lalcin tot sei, abcr diesc tote Sprache wird uns immcr doch wichtigcr scin.

Alle Studenten wcrdcn nichl sprachfcrtig wcrdcn, abcr alle Studenten konnen die Grundlagcn Latcins erfassen. Diesc Grundlagcn sind auch die Grundlagcn dcr biblischcn Sprachcn. Wenn ein Student Lcbcn und Bcdculung aus den lolcn Worlcn der latcinischcn Dichter ausziehen kann, so wird er auch dassclbe mil Gricchisch und Hcbraisch erfahren. Nicht jedennann wird ein Sachverstandiger werden, abcr jedennann kann genug lemen, auf daft er cine gute Auslegung eincs Sachverstandigers erkennen und urleilen mag.

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Latein verandert sich nicht, aber bleibt bestandig.

Also, notwendig zu studieren und zu lemen wird Latein, wie ein Punkt der Verweisung in dieser fluchtigen Welt, bleiben.

Die theologischen Schriften, eben die da auf Englisch geschrieben sind, sind in it lateinischen Worten und Phrasen gefullt. Wenn die Kirche will, dab ihre Scelsorger theologischen Schriften konnen, so mub sic ihre Studenten zur Ausbildung in der lateinischen Sprache ubergeben. Also kann man leicht sehen, dab die lateinische Sprache gliechzeitig wohltatig und notwendig sei um der historischen, sprachlichcn und theologischen Griinde willen.

Wie das Christentum eine historische Religion ist, so ist die lutherische Kirche eine deutsche Religion.

Scit vicrhundcrt Jahren war die Sprache der luthcrischen Kirche Deutsch. Die grosse Menge der kirchlichen Literatur macht das Wissen der deutschen Sprache notwendig fiir alle Studenten dcr Refonnation.

Luther, Chemniz, Leyser....Was denkt unsere Kirche von diesen? Sind sie uns in der Vergangenheit wichtig gewesen? Sind sie uns heutzutage noch wichtig? Die Frage braucht keine Antwort. Es steht von sich selbst.

Aber sagt man, dab wir in Amerika wohnen, also sollen wir Englisch lemen, und nicht eine europische Sprache. Gegen jene, sage ich, "Stockhardt, Pieper, Walther." Konnen wir nichts von ihnen lemen? Ja, die amerikanische lutherische Kirche war auch eine deutsche Kirche vom Anbeginn. Wenn wir die historischen Sprachen der lulherischen Kirche verwerfen, werfen wir unsere Vergangenheit hinter uns, und wir laufen blind in die Zukunft.

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eigentlich eine lutherische Sprache. Die Bedeulung vieler theologischer Worlcr hat keinen gleichen Wort aufEnglisch. Zum Beispiel: das deulsche Wort "Glaube" enlhalt in sich scientia, assentia. flducia.

Das englische Wort "Faith" schlieBt scientia und assentia aus; "Faith" in dera englische Vokabular, fordert fuducia allein. Dies ist nicht cine deutschc Bedeutung des Worles "Glaube." GewiB, notwendig ist die deulsche Sprache aus historischen, sprachlichen, und theologischen Grunden.

In summa: theologisches Denken selzt die Sprachen der Bekenntnissen voraus. Also sind modeme Sprachen nicht ein Ersatz fur die lateinische und deulsche Sprachen, weil Latein und Deulsch die Sprachen gewesen sind, worauf die lutherische Kirche gebaut worden war. Wenn wir, als eine Synodc und Kirche, nicht mehr auf die Reformation achtgebcn wollen, so konnen wir uns von der Sprachen dcr Reformation distanzieren. Das ist abcr nicht dcr Fall.

Die Reformation ist und muB immer in Hochachtung gehalten werden. Darum muBen wir die Sprachen dcr Reformation auch immer hochhalten.

Es gebe der liebe Gotl.

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The Necessity for the Languages of the Lutheran Confessions Translation of German Address Class of 1995, Alumni, and Friends, Why did our school ask me to give a speech in German? The answer is obvious: the school holds its German heritage in high regard. The things we think highly of we study earnestly and diligently, but the things that are not so important to us, we abandon easily.

Arc the Latin and German languages important to our church? Should they remain important to us? Yes indeed! These languages are the languages of the Lutheran Confessions. The Latin and German languages, however, are not just important, but also necessary. They arc necessary for three reasons: historical, linguistic and theological.

Christianity is a historical religion. When St. Paul said, "When the time was fulfilled ..." (Galatians 4:4), Latin was the predominant language in the world. The golden age of the Greek language was already past, but that of the Latin language developed during the Apostolic Age.

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which embraced the Apostolic world. This knowledge is necessary and beneficial for students of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word, which was being written at that time.

The Latin language has benefits for the study of the historical connection. It is an auxiliary language for all languages. It teaches the student the rudiments he can use to master every language. It also increases the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability in his mother tongue. Vocabulary, grammar, usageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all are improved from the study of Latin.

One can say that Latin is dead, but this dead language will, nevertheless, be more important for us. All students will not become experts, but all students can grasp the rudiments of Latin. These rudiments arc also those of the Biblical languages. If a student can extract life and meaning from the dead words of the Latin authors, he will be able to do the same with Greek and Hebrew. Not everyone will become an expert, but everyone can learn enough so that he can recognize and judge a good interpretation of an expert.

The third reason is theological. Latin is an official language of the Confessions of the Lutheran Church Society and the church change, but many things remain constant. Latin does not change but remains constant.

Therefore Latin, like a point of reference in this changeable world, will remain a necessary language for study and learning.

The theological writings, even those written in If the church wants its pastors English, are filled with Latin (Seelsorger) to understand words and phrases. If the theological writings, then it must church wants its pastors commit its students to training in the (.Seelsorger) to understand theological writings, then it Latin language. must commit its students to training in the Latin language. Thus one can readily see that the Latin language is both beneficial and necessary for historical, linguistic and theological reasons.

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Luther, Chemnitz, Leyserâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what does our church think of these men?

Were they important for If we discard the historical us in the past? Are they languages of the Lutheran Churchy still important for us today? The question we cast our past behind us and we needs no answer. It is run blindly into the future. self-evident.

But people say that we live in America, therefore we should learn English and not a European language. In opposition to such I say, "Stoeckhardt, Pieper, Walther."

Can we learn nothing from them? Yes, the American Lutheran Church was also a German church from the beginning. If we discard the historical languages of the Lutheran Church, we cast our past behind us and we run blindly into the future.

Because Luther almost created High German with his translation of the Bible, German is in a special sense a Lutheran language. The meaning of many theological words has no corresponding word in English. For example: the German word Glaube (faith) incorporates scientia (knowledge), assentia (assent), and fiducia (trust). The English word "faith" excludes scientia and assentia. "Faith" in the English vocabulary requires only "trust." This is not a German meaning of the word Glaube. To be sure, the German language is If we as a synod and as a church no necessary for historical, longer want to pay attention to the linguistic, and Reformation, then we can distance theological reasons. ourselves from the languages of the To sum up: theological Reformation. thinking (thought) takes for granted the languages of the Confessions.

Accordingly, modern languages are no substitute for the Latin and German languages because Latin and German were the languages on which the Lutheran church had been built. If we as a synod and as a church no longer want to pay attention to the Reformation, then we can

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Therefore we must also always hold the languages of the Reformation in high regard.

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