| Summary: | Page 6 THE CONCORDIAN April 9, 1965 Editorials Danger at Night. Moorhead is thought of by most as being a quiet town. There are no gang wars, race riots or organized crime. The citizens of Moorhead seldom get aroused about anything, and they never resort to violence. Moorhead is a clean town; there are no slums or ghettoes. And Moorhead is a rich town. All these things con-sidered it would seem likely that Moorhead would have few prob-lems. But Moorhead has a serious problem, one which becomes evident every spring. Molestations and assaults become an all too regular feature in the newspaper when the weather warms up. It was a real problem last year, and it appears as if this year will be no different. One of the most dangerous areas in town is seventh avenue, the street just north of Park Region. This street, which is filled with cars and pedestrians during the late hours, is not well lit and hence ideal for attackers. The alley in the block across from Park Region is even darker. More street lights in this area should improve the situation. The city should also have more regular police patrols around all of the girls' dorms. Admittedly these things cost money, and if the taxpayers' reaction to school bond issues is any indication of their enthusiasm for public improvement, these added expenses will be hard to get; but the safety of college students and many other citizens living near the college outweighs any financial consider-ations. However, we probably won't see such changes this year, or even next year. Relying on the city for our protection simply isn't enough. If we can't rely on the city, then the burden or providing adequate safety measures for students, especially girls, is up to us. The student night patrols are on duty, but they can't be everywhere on campus at once. In most cases they would not be able to reach the scene of an incident until it was over. From this we can see that to be really safe means taking precautions for one's own safety. By following the basic rules of walking as little as possible at night and keeping car doors locked, the danger should be greatly diminished. TP The Trimester . . . With the first year under the modified trimester nearing com-pletion, an objective evaluation of it is in order. Faculty, students, and administration alike have been aware of the fact that the first year would in many respects be experimental and that following it certain revisions would be in order if necessary. The trimester has proved to be a definite academic im-provement. While the greater work load necessitated by the accelerated program has resulted in more pressure, response to academic demands has increased. This has probably been due in part to the greater percentage of time that must be given to studies. The greater amount of time needed for studying has resulted in sacrificing certain other activities. For example, society activi-ties are somewhat more limited and such things as all-school parties are now a thing of the past. Participation in most other things has also lagged. However, there is no reason to fear that societies or any other worthwhile activity will disappear from campus. Rather, the eventual effect of the trimester will be to insure a proper balance between extra-curriculars and the academic. The trimester has necessitated and will continue to neces-sitate adaptation by all involved. The increased pace means improved study patterns to handle the greater work load. Fac-ulty members must improve syllabi to preserve or add to con-tent without overloading students. Adaptation by faculty and students has been remarkably successful as can be seen by the improvement of this semester. However, the process of adaptation must be continued. While the trimester has provided many benefits, certain re-visions might be in order for next year or succeeding years. One of these might be a revision of the vacation schedule. While this has been discussed and student opinion favoring change has not been very marked, this posibility merits further consideration. Another possible change thai might be effected concerns finals. A day off immediately before finals and having the finals span a weekend as they did first semester last year might result in more effective finals. The de-emphasis of finals and compensating increased emphasis of other parts of the semester, particularly the first half, should be considered. This has been done quite successfully in a few courses. While certain revisions might be in order, as was expected after the first year, the introduction of the modified trimester has been a worthwhile change. Acceleration need not mean overload-ing or sacrifice of quality. Rather it can well mean intensification and increased efficiency. Our trimester in its first year of operation has been a step in this direction, and if we are willing to con-tinue to improve it and improve with it, it can be an important step toward the goal of a better education. DL The Concordian Published weekly during the school year except during vacation, holiday and examination periods by the students of Concordia College, Moorhead. Second class postage paid at Moorhead, Minnesota. Printed by Kaye's Inc., Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A. Photo Editor Pete Robllotta Business Manager Joe Tallakson News Editors Jim Neatlngen, Carol Anstrom Feature Editor Karen Borstad Political Editor Mark Holtan Sports Editors Paul Sandager, Larry Mathlson Copy Editor Bonnie Reinhardt Columnists Phyllis Nelson, Art Monson Layout Editor Eva Strehlow Circulation Manager Kathie Anderson Advertising Manager Bob Blessum Staff Members: Janet Martinson, Sandy Johnson, Karen Borstad, Dean Nelson, Kay Merritt, Lucy Nlccum, Chuck Hanson, Krlstl Prestegaard, Barb Lee, Chuck Hammer, Kay SkjeJ, Marianne Anderson, Chris Slmonson, Carol Fyrand and Marcla MacUen, Lynn Lucas and R. J. Lupient. Political Science Major Setness ' I . . . forsee myself playing a role in either business or government." Setness Evaluates Year as Prexy, Comments on Student Government Marcia Madsen Steve Setness, a senior from Grafton, N. D., is now finishing up his year as president of the Concordia Student Association. He evaluates his tenure of office, thoughtfully recalling his ad-ministrative goals and achievements. "We have taken a great many steps this year. To isolate just a few, we have made strides in the field of tri-college coordination, in the educational policy committee, in bringing Con-cordia back into the NSA family, in updating the association's constitution, and in drafting a complete revision of the campus judicial code which is currently pending." Steve waged a successful campaign last spring. He explains his motives in running for student body president in terms of his views of the of-fice's particular meaning. "I felt there were some things which had to be done at Concordia. I felt that my interpretation of the role of student government could be most effectively applied to this school. I believe that student government is President Setness LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: There has been much discus-sion this year about student apathy in regard to chapel at-tendance and especially Friday's Student Recital Junior Susan Pickett pre-i sents a piano recital Sunday, !| April 11, at 3 p. m., in the \ Hvidsten Hall of Music. The program includes "Three Sonatas" by Scar-latti, "Sonata in E flat" by Haydn, "Papillons, op. 2" by Schumann and "Pour le Pi-ano" by Debussy. Miss Pickett has a major in music and a minor in speech and is working for a Bache-lor of Arts degree. She is a member of the Phi Kappa Chi society, Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority and the con-cert choir. student chapel. As circulation manager for The Concordian, I have wondered on Fridays if attendance wouldn't be boosted if those who wait for our staff to pass out The Concordian during chapel were to go to chapel. Without fail, Fridays at ten you will find a group of twenty or so students gathered outside the mailboxes socializing and wait-ing for their papers. And what do they read first? Perhaps the editorials on the lack of chapel attendance. If these students are so anxious to get their papers, let them join the staff to help pass them out, and all the papers would be out between 9:50 and 10:00, with time enough to get to chapel and read the paper before that speaker starts ser-monizing again on student ap-athy. Kathie Anderson, '67 a structure through which student needs can be accurately analyzed and through which these needs can be effectively met with the appropriate solution." The presidency has proved to be a very u**" ful addition to Steve's political science major and his future career aspirations. After gradua-tion he plans to attend graduate school at either Columbia University's school of international af-fairs or at the East-West Center at the Univer-sity of Hawaii. "The valued administrative experience has provided opportunity for dynamic leadership as well as the serious exercise of decision. Upon the completion of graduate school my career plans have not been crystalized, but I do foresee myself playing a role in either business or government. Steve is interested in international affairs con-cerning Far Eastern countries, in particular. He also values the "tremendous opportunity for working with people" offered by his job. "I definitely believe that I will be able to draw from this leadership experience in the future." In particular, Steve comments on certain phases of his administrative actions. "The biggest problem is that of continuity in programming. This year we have taken steps to circumvent this by providing continuity in our student associa-tion activities. "The administration and faculty are always responsive to intelligent recommendations and documented proposals offered by students. The student body president is the spokesman for the entire student body; as we realize the needs of our campus we can be particularly effective in making recommendations to the administra-tion." Expanding the scope of Concordia's student government to a larger view of the domestic and national world situation, Steve expresses his re-flective interpretation. "In our roles as students we often tend to obscure our role as citizens. In-deed, our role within the academic community should amplify our civic responsibilities. Today, we often tend to obscure our roles as citizens. In-dependent world, if you please, in an entangled web of modern international life. It is imperative that this nation vigorously, in all aspects of the international sphere, assume a strong leadership role. The basic problem in in-ternational affairs is that we must attain freedom, justice and peace in the context of a situa-tion where power and selfish-ness exist." Gamma Mu Concordia's Iota Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, the National Honor Society in the Social Sciences will hold its Annual Spring Banquet at the Bilt-more Motor Inn on Tuesday, April 20. Featured speaker at this annual affair, the high-light of the year's activities, will be Dr. Kenneth Raschke, Commissioner for Higher Ed-ucation for the State of North Dakota. Tickets for the banquet are now available at the History office and members are urg-; ed to acquire them as soon as possible. The number of peo-ple attending must be deter-mined before the Easter re-cess.
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