| Summary: | Page 6 Concordian, March 15, 1985' letters from page 5 To the editor: On Thursday, Feb. 14, when the House Budget Resolution was on the Floor of the House of Representatives, I offered an amendment which would have guaranteed adequate funding for our post-secondary institutions. I believe it is essen-tial that our post-secondary institutions be affordable and accessible regardless of where you live in the state. Unfortunately for you and for education, my amendment was defeated by a 54 to 67 vote. Not one Independent-Republican member of the House voted in support of assuring funding for higher education, even though the amendment would not have increased overall spending nor reduced income tax relief. We need to keep tuition levels as low as possible and consistent so you know what the rate will be and what financial aid will be available. If the federal government cuts back on its financial assistance pro-grams, opportunities must still be present for those who want and need an education. We must be able to retain and hire highly qualified faculty. We must provide the libraries and equipment necessary to prepare students for the challenges of the future. New courses and programs must be developed, and those which are no longer needed must be dropped. All of these require adequate funding and that is what my amendment was designed to do. It is unfortunate that we cannot count on Republican support to assist us. Lyndon Carlson, State Representative District 46B Member of Education Division of Appropriations First Assembly Church 3401 S. 25th St. Miracle Service—Charles & Frances Hunter March 17th, Sunday 6:00 p.m. a.* «.vt „«. 5 p.m. Grant Circle Bus pick-up. 5 P pM_ Heating piant Bus also runs*for regular Sunday AM services: 9:20 a.m. Grant Circle 9.25 a.m. Heating Plant AFARlOJ THEATRE >->jr*f J€Ff GOLDBLUM MICH6LUE PF€IFF€R Eve. 7:15-9:15 Sat. & Sun. 1:15-3:15 5:15-7:15 9:15 A MNIVFRdAI PirTllRF EDDIE MURPHY BIEVIERLY HILLS Eve. 7:00-9:00 Sat.- & Sun. 1:15-3:15 5:15-7:15 9:15 A PARAMOUNT PICTURE RE-RECORDED IN DIGITAL STEREO |The most sensational sound you'll ever see! Eve. 7:00-9:00 Sat, & Sun. 1-3-5-7-9 To the editor: This letter is written in protest to a section of our own Concordian newspaper. The section is titled "WorldWatch" and is intended to inform the Concordia community of the happenings of the world outside of the micropolis of Fargo- Moorhead. After looking through the last three editions of the Concordian, something very peculiar occured to me: Most of the news being printed had nothing to do with the world but with our own beloved United States. I personally went through the last three editions and found the following results: News dealing with America or Americans 57 News dealing with America and a foreign country 06 News dealing only about foreign country—people 04 TOTAL: 67 According to my calculations, only six per-cent of the articles dealt with the World (as the section claims it does), nine percent of the articles, dealt with America and the World and 85 percent of the articles dealt with America. I hear quite frequently on campus that "I don't know what is happening in the world." If the people on this campus really want to learn about themselves and the world (as a good Liberal Arts education is supposed to help you do). I think we need to find out the real news happening in the World, not trivial information like the following story printed in the Feb. 8 edi-tion of the Concordian: "The truth is out—Princess Di dyes her hair. In reality, her color is 'mouse brown'." Daniel J. Murray, Sophomore letters cont. page 11 1 1/3 MlUft SOUTH Of M4 ON U.S. • ! "Sure Thing" (PG-13) ) M-F 7:15,9:15 Sat. & Sun, 1:15,3:15 "The Gods Must Be Crazy" (PG) " | M-F 7, 9:15 F Sat & Sun. 1, 3;15 "Killing Fields" (R) ) M-F 7,9:30 Sat. & Sun. 1,3:30 ••hind W«it Acrtt th»M<n| C«nl«r "Witness11 (R) O M-F 4:30, 7, 9:15 Sat. & Sun. 1. 3:15, 7f 9:15 "The Falcon and the Snowman" (R) A M-F 4:30, 7, 9:30 Sat. & Sun. 1, 3:30, 7, 9:30 ^ "Aviator" (PG) © M-F 4:45,7,9 Sat. & Sun. 1,3?7,9 "BrHklait Club" (R) T-F 5. 7:30. 9:30 S&S. M 1:30. 3:30. 7:30,9:30 "Missing In Action Part II11 (R) O "The Beginning" M-F 4:45,7,9 Sat. & Sun. 1,3,7,9 "Vision Qu«st" (R) M-F 4:45, 7:15.9:15 Stti 1:15. 3:15. 7:15,9:15 BARGAIN Twilight Matinees Every Mow.-fti. at the West Acres Cinema only! PhiloFossically by Chris FO88 1 Sunday is St. Patrick's Day and everyone is probably expecting this column to describe the colorful heroics of St. Patrick's battle with the snakes. Unfortunately, I think I've already written my quota of holiday columns with my Martin Luther King and Ground-hog's cfay columns. However, anyone interested in "St. Patrick vs. The Snakes" can ask Concordia's own Chuck McNeese. As well as being respected as the world's foremost authority on St. Patrick, McNeese hails from one of the most prominent Irish families in America today. From Irish potatoes to the Irish Rovers to Irish Spring, McNeese knows it all. But back to today's topic. I'm sure you're all aware of the controversy that has swept America over the past week. Is winter really over? It all started last Sunday night when millions of viewers across the Upper Midwest heard a startling announcement during a commercial-break from George Michael's Sports Machine. Winter is over! That's right, Garden Gate Pontiac of Winnipeg has proclaimed the end of winter with the beginning of its Summer Sale. Apparently Garden Gate recieved a minor in meteorology along with its car dealership major, an unusual but effective combination. As the news spread southward to the headquarters of the National Weather Service, weathermen everywhere were left shocked and confused, for this proclamation came only five weeks after the groundhog saw his shadow. The announcement has endangered a great American tradition as many people have begun to question the groundhog's authority. The balmy weather in Fargo-Moorhead seems to support Garden Gate's claim. Actually, many other signs of spring abound. For instance, the Twins have begun their drive down in spring training. Also the re-appearance of society pledgeworms on campus is evident. Even more powerful is the appearance of the first fly of spring, which this columnist managed to kill with a copy of the Concordian after a gruelling 10-minute battle in his luxurious penthouse apartment. Yet the question remains, is winter really over? Some see the Garden Gate announce-ment as a covert action by French-Canadian extremists, while groundhog hard-cores smell another commie plot. Moscow has denied any connection with the controversy, claiming it is simply another capitalistic trick to lull the American masses into a sense of false security. Opponents of the Garden Gate proclamation point to the fact that March is traditional-ly the snowiest month in many states, including Minnesota. The Minnesota State High School League has alluded to the fact that it is not uncommon to have two storms during tournament weekends. This year the traditional tournament blizzard struck early, at the end of the wrestling/gym-nastics weekend, but experts hint that the storms have not yet begun to cease. Besides, this columnist hasn't seen the first robin of spring yet. Thus, it seems that only time will tell. After a month and a half.of sub-arctic wind chills, an early spring would be nice. But as Ronald Reagan is constantly reminding the under-privileged, whoever said life was fair. CINEMA Cost $1 LOUNGE NOW SHOWING 5:00 9:15 7:00 11:00 Regency's own Psychic George Ward Lip Synch Contest Wednesday, March 27th MC by Rick Williams from Y-94 i Come in for information Mystery rebel has millions cheering! TIMOTHY HUTTON is 'Adventures in Hypnosis" with Brodigati Thursday nights at 9:30 Come early for a seat! located in Moorhead Center Mall
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