VOL. 65, No. 3 UNION COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER SEPTEMBER 26,1990 THE CLOCKTOWER In the News... Atlanta has been chosen as the site of the 19% Summer Olympic Games. Athens had been the sentimental favorite, as it hosted the first modem Games in 1896. Retail prices rose .8 percent last month, due to increased oil prices. It was the largest gain since January. w innie Mandela, wife of African National Congress leader Nelson Man- dela, has been charged with the Decem- ber 1988 kidnapping and assault of four black men. John Hinckley, Jr. has been denied the right to vote in Washington, D. C., where he is currently confined at St. Eliza- beth Hospital. Th7 Pentagon is drafting plans to maintain 10,000 permanent troops in Saudi Arabia. UN-supervised peace talks in Cam- bodia have collapsed due to disagreement over the future role of former Cambodian monarch Sihanouk. The Senate Judiciary committee ended its confirmation hearings on Supreme Court nominee David Souter. It is ex- pected to recommend his nomination to the full Senate. First-time mothers who give birth to large babies have more difficult laborthan mothers whose babies are not as heavy at, birth, according to a study in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. Issues: Middle East Crisis page 4 DR. RAY WINS AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE by Heidi Bergh D r. Kenneth Ray, professor of Com- puter Science at Union College, was re- cently selected as one of three under- graduate Adventist educators to be recog- nized on a national level by receiving the Zapara Award For Excellence in Teach- ing. The Zapara Awards are presented by the Adventist Board of Higher Education to teachers who display an outstanding commitment to quality education. Tho- mas and Violet Zapara wished to encour- age excellence in teaching, and so through their generous gift began the annual awards. Yearly, Zapara Awards are given in three separate fields of study. Only three teachers, one from each area of study, are given the national award. Dr. Ray was chosen to be one of those three. According to a pamphlet printed by the Board of Higher Education, teachers The Lynn's enjoy their 8 pound, 14.5 ounce addition. Photo by Erik Stenbakken. Student Missionary Letters page 7&8 who qualify for the award are those who show concern for students and other col- leagues, who are spiritually committed, and who are dedicated to quality profes- sionally and academically. Comments from students who have taken Dr. Ray's classes reflect these char- acteristics. "I appreciate Dr. Ray's con- cern for being a fair and understanding teacher," was one remark. Another stu- dent said, "It's clear he WANTS to help each student learn and cares about each student." ^ Congratulations, Dr. Ray. y|V Welcome to the World, Will by Jeff Scoggins At 4:45 a.m., September 12, Will John Thacker-Lynn was introduced to Lincoln, Nebraska, via Bryan Memorial Hospital. The 8 pound, 14.5 ounce, 21 inch long boy is a third addition to Dan Lynn and Beth Thacker's family. Lauren (5), Seth (1), and now Will are a full time job to Dan and his wife. "Raising children is the greatest and at the same time the hardest job in the world," says Dan. "There's never a dull moment with all the energy that the kids have. But," he quickly adds, "it is well worth it." Dan is the assistant professor of Music at Union College and Beth is an exercise physiologist. J^ Features ,. 3 Photo Essay 9 Editorial 10 The Vine 12 2 - The Clocktower Editorial Leland Krum Tired? Lonely? Feel like the founda- tion has crumbled? Well, these aren't abnormal feelings for this time of year. In the middle of the lake (school year) there is more water to sink in. Don't think you are the only sinking "swimmer." Studies and homework aren't the only attackers of a student's sanity. Social monsters often appear more ominous. These monsters have names like What- will-others-think, Do-Hook-just-right, and I-hope-you-don't-see-the-real-me. They all come in a variety of shapes, colors, and odors. I would like to zoom in on the last one. THE CLOCKTOWER Editor Leland Krum Copy/Feature Editor Brenda Dickerson News/Layout Editor Amy Baugher Advertising Manager Shannan Nelson Photo Editor Erik Stenbakken Sponsor Greg Rumsey Printer Graphic Masters THE CLOCKTOWER is a bi-monthly publication of the ASB. It is a forum for student-oriented news and opin- ion. All letters, personals, stories, poems, kingsize Snicker bars, large $ bills, and loose change should be in our mailbox by Thurs. at noon for inclusion the following week. All unsigned editorials are the opin- ion of THE CLOCKTOWER and will be written by the editors. All other opinions expressed are those of the author and must bear his or her name. THE CLOCKTOWER reserves the right to edit and/or paraphrase letters for reasons of clarity and space. A few questions come to mind when I think about the monster that shuts the door and pulls the shades to the inner self. What is it like inside? Is it comfortable without any light or friends inside? Is that the environment you enjoy? If these aren't the ideals you are striving for, why do you put so much time into them? (Is this harsh?) Business has strict written blueprints, objectives, and steps to meet those goals. Do you think self-improve- ment comes under the let-it-happen cate- gory? What project manager was paid to "let it happen?" Stop and see if your social actions are materializing your so- cial goals. For many people, those goals are fun- damentally similar. We all want to be loved and appreciated. These social mountains will never move. No matter where you look, they will be there. No matter how hard you try to quiet the clamor of your soul for companionship and warmth, it will always be there unless you find that small path which leads to the summit. There is no pat answer to the social puzzle. It takes time and energy to have and be a friend. Most people want a quick and easy solution but soon find it takes lots of time. When they see how much energy is requires, they quickly give up and again check the lock on their heart's door. The strange thing is, those doors have a sign on the outside. It shouts, "Pleeeeeeeeeeease come in!" A strange paradox emerges. Have you ever seen conflicting messages like this before? I see them all around me. Why do we lock the door to the friends who can help us heal our hurting lonely heart? Let's get practical. Nothing helps a growing friendship like honesty and disclosure. For those who have a loud, come- in sign on their hearts, here are some suggestions: Ask God to take con- trol of your social life. He knows exactly what you need and is dying to give it to you. When someone im- portant to you asks how you are doing, be honest, for once. Tell them how you feel and share a part of you they haven't heard yet. This doesn't mean impulsive disclosure to everyone you pass on the sidewalk. There is a bal- ance. Remember, God is helping you. Thank Him and dedicate what you learn to Him and His service. One of my favorite songs presents it clearly. "We really do need each other. If I didn't have you, it just wouldn't be the same." I Issue Dates Issue Articles Due Issue Date Number at noon 3 Sept 20 Sept 26 4 Oct 2 Oct 8 5 Oct 18 Oct 24 6 Nov 1 Nov 7 7 Nov 13 Nov 19 8 Nov 29 Dec 5 9 Dec 11 Dec 17 10 Jan 10 Jan 16 11 Jan 24 Jan 30 12 Feb 7 Feb 13 13 Feb 21 Feb 27 14 Mar 21 Mar 27 15 Anytime Apr 1 16 Apr 4 Apr 10 17 Apr 18 Apr 24 18 Apr 25 May 1 Every article should be saved in the microlab in WordPerfect 5.1 and follow the specifications outlined on the bulletin board. Feature The Clocktower - 3 Becker ex- claims, "Good cus- tomer service is what is bringing sales to our door." Midwest Computers Hopes to Break Two Million Mark by Next Year by Garcie Monthie ^^idwest Computers, a self-sufficient company, located at the corner of 48th and Prescott, has been serving the college since December 1988. When the department first began on campus, they concentrated on the educational system. As outside business and individuals began asking for things, they expanded their business to include the outside community. Midwest Computers is the only computer store in Lincoln that sells strictly Hewlett Packard products. Mr. Tom Becker, manager of Midwest Computers, feels that this strategy works very well for them for the following reasons: this allows them to concentrate on their product, keep inventory down and to become known as a Hewlett Packard outlet. They are close to being the number one outlet for Hewlett Packard in the Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska area. Their company focuses on three areas: edu- cational systems, the Nebraska business com- munity, and individuals. Their goals are to become more established in Lincoln as a Hewlett Packard Company, increase cus- tomer and annual sales, and to provide better service. Becker exclaimed, "Good customer service is what is bringing sales to our door." Their sales are rapidly increasing. They made over one million dollars in sales during their last fiscal year. They hope to break the two million dollar mark this next year. Due to the increasing business, the company has added staff, facilities, and services. Becker feels that they have had phenomenal expan- sion, and if the trend continues he predicts that Midwest Computers could become a major player in Nebraska's computer market. Midwest Computers encourages students and staff to visit. There current promotion is a Desk Jet 500 printer, and you can register to win a trip to Hawaii. ^ Education Over- spiced; Self- discovery Lacking by Bruce Forbes (Reprinted with the authors permission from the April '85 issue of the ClockTower) College is a broadening experience. It's an environment that fosters research, think- ing, discovery - a collection of people work- ing on the cutting edges of their fields. Many books are written, great ideas presented, and research breakthroughs conceived in the academic situation. This atmosphere of learning, however, has the potential for being one of the most frus- * •ating environments imaginable. The sheer scope of academics should make a student aware that he will have to specialize. But the goal of a liberal arts institution, such as Union College, is a "well-rounded" educa- tion. Rounded? Stuffed, I'd say. And fragmented. Look at a typical semester class schedule: Calculus, Old Testament Prophets, Victorian Literature, French, Counterpoint, and Tennis. Or how about Greek, Biology, Ceramics, Reformation History, American Romantic Literature, and Lifesaving? Well-rounded, to be sure. Learning requires concentration, and concentration requires at least some degree of continuity. How many times in 24 hours is the liberal arts student required to radically change his learning environment and mental attitudes? Or his clothes, for that matter! If variety is the spice of life, I continued on page 6 Greg Hanlan assists Midwest Computer customers. 4 - The Clocktower Feature Nations that in the past were enemies are choosing to fight on the same side Saudi Arabia by Julie Allardyce H e used chemical warfare on his own people. He is holding 20,000 foreign nationals hostage. He was ignored when he said he was going to invade Kuwait. Now he's after Saudi Arabia, but the world isn't going to let him have it very easily. Twenty-six nations, led by Presi- dent Bush, have posted some kind of military force against Saddam Hussein and his Iraqi troops to insure the safety of Saudi Arabia. Many landmark decisions have been made as a result of the Middle East crisis. The United Nations Security Council has voted that all members must economically sanction Iraq and Kuwait in an attempt to financially crunch Hussein and force him to pull troops. Another decision is the assembling of the U.S. reserve, which hasen't been done since Vietnam. This removed 40,000 men and women from their jobs. Nations that in the past were enemies are choosing to fight on the same side: against Saddam Hussein. For the first time in 45 years the United States and the Soviet Union are fighting together. The two countries that fought against each other in the cold war are allies to take down Hussein. As the pressures in the gulf mount, the world waits in awe of what Hussein and Bush will do next. Both sides seem to be sitting in the desert buying time and waiting for the other to get scared and give in. Neither party is willing at this point to compromise. The United States has two options. It could hold thousands of troops in the desert, and wait for the economic sanctions to take effect or the Iraqi forces to leave. Or, the U.S forces could attack, risking defeat and the possibility of lead- ing the U.S economy into a recession. If we decide to wait, the sanctions could backfire. Since we no longer buy oil from Iraq and Kuwait, we need to buy enough from somewhere else to make up for the shortage. It looks doubtful that Saudi Arabia can fill our need. They're using the extra oil to fuel Ameri- can planes and tanks. The same oil that could be here, keeping gas prices down, is being used in American militarism. If we decide to fight, the demand for oil by the military will cause gas prices to skyrocket. High gas prices mean the consumers have less spending money, thus the decline of business profit and in turn wages go down and unem- ployment goes up. All these combined could equal a recession. So what does economic recession mean to the college student? For starters, businesses and banks have less money floating around so loans might not process as easily. In addition, the amount of federally subsidized grants could decrease. Small businesses in town won't be profiting as much and might not be able to offer as many part-time jobs. For graduating college students, economic recession is a nightmare. Corporation growth and profit declines, decreasing the number of positions open. Even though the crisis is on the other side of the world, we are greatly affected by it. Our generation has never lived through a war. Some of us will, for the first time, have siblings and friends sent to the gulf to defend democracy. We've never waited in long lines for gas or held on-campus demonstrations for ' or against a war. The decisions being made now will re-define the world that we live in now, the post cold war. tt The Politics of War by Shelly Yost Th e question of what to do if fighting broke out in Saudi Arabia is already an- swered. We would fight. We would have to fight. After George Bush has spent billions of dollars and 15 lives building troop strength in Saudi Arabia he could not tell the soldiers to simply cover their backs and run. The United States would not run. This question, however, brings up tangen- tial issues that may be far more ethically devisive than simply fighting or not fighting. Firstly, if a war were to erupt in Saudi Arabia, how much blame could be credited to the Bush administration for starting it? A recent report by Peter Jennings stated that the CIA monitered the build-up of Iraqi troops along the Kuwaiti border and relayed to the White House that Iraq seemed to be prepar- ing for an invasion of Kuwait. However, no decisive moves were made by the President to stop Iraq. In fact, only the day before Iraq invaded Kuwait, proposed sanctions against Iraq were voted down in Washington. Maybe a few sanctions wouldn't have stopped Saddam Insane, however, he may have scaled down his plan if he knew that George Bush was watching him rather than a tee shot on the seventh hole. Secondly, what right do we have to be in Feature The Clocktower - 5 Saudi Arabia? Is our goal to stop a tyrannical government from violating human rights and taking property it has no right to, or is our goal to keep oil at an affordable price for America and the rest of the world? If it is the former, why doesn't the U.S. also invade South Africa and eliminate the brutal Apart- heid government? Why don't U.S. troops occupy China in retaliation for the Tian- anmen Square killings? Why, for heaven's sake, don't we invade Liberia and put a halt to the brief, yet bloody rein of Prince Johnson? The George Bush "art now, think later" policy leaves thousands of U.S. soldiers and civilians in jeapordy before Americans have had a chance to resolve the ethics of this horrible situation. Furthermore, it troubles me that the U.S. so self-righteously condemns the actions of Suddam Hussein, particularly his taking over of the Kuwaiti Government, when America, just a few months ago, took over the Panamanian government and imprisoned Panama's leader. The U.S. was not given kudos by the U.N. when we overtly backed the Nicaraguan Contras in an effort to overthrow the Sandinista govern- ment. Our actions in South America were condemned by many leaders of South American countries. The United States has historically invaded, destroyed and taken over any nation it wished to. What makes the aggressive actions of America more ethical than the actions of Saddam Hussein? It cannot be because we are a kinder, gentler nation. We are not. If the latter substantiates our occupation of Saudi Arabia, it leads me to wonder if a few cents off the price of a tank of gas is worth thousands of American lives? If our ultimate goal is to keep oil cheap it would seem to be more pragmatic for the U.S. to explore the use of alternative fuels and to promote and improve mass transit in this country than to ship hundreds of thousands of American troops overseas and then spend $3 billion a month to keep them there. There are definately more practical ways to insure cheap transportation and heating costs for U.S. citizens. The ethics of this situation will likely be pushed aside initially be patriotic nationalism and eventually by fears of economic disaster in the U.S. Unfortunately, it seems that questions of morality are normally the last questions to be answered in these days of high-technology and fast talk. A The Practicality of Christianity by W.D. Fitts As this issue goes to press, President Sad- dam Hussein has expanded his troop build-up in the faceoff with Genreal H. Norman Sch- warzkopPs forces to 360,000. This means that U.S. troops are outnumbered two or three to one. Hussein's tank force presently stands at 2,800, although CBS reported last evening (19 September) that Hussein is bringing tanks back to Baghdad in exchange for more troops at the front should war be declared. How far should American military involvement go if the present crisis escalates into open war? That might depend upon whether one takes a purely military perspec- tive or a Christian perspective. The military perspective is already being settled by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who have concluded that an air attack would be the best option for avoiding, as Air Force chief of Staff Michael J. Dugan put it, "a bloody land war that probably would destroy Kuwait." Since U.S. tactical air power in the Gulf now equals that deployed in Europe during the Cold War-plus three aircraft carriers and Marine and Army aviators- the 420 combat planes and 250 support aircraft would seem to be more than a match for Hussein. And one only need read a recent newspaper to know that Hussein and his family and members of his innhre circle would be primary targets. A swift decapitation of the head of Iraq, it would seem, would result in Iraqi troop withdrawal from Kuwait. Our troops secure Kuwait and soon Johnny comes marching home again, right? Possibly. If swift victory like this actually happens, it will be due in part to what those 360,000 troops and 2,800-odd tanks do when war breaks out. What if the Iraqi troops decide to stand and fight to the death? What if they really do believe that by dying in battle against "the infidel" they will go to heaven? What if Iran joins the battle? What if much of the Muslim world reacts to "the bully picking on the smaller kid on the block" and throw their lot in with Iraq? (Never mind that it was Iraq who bullied Kuwait first. That apparently is irrelevant to Hussein.) Lest this sound far-fetched, recall that the present leader of Iran recently rallied Mus- continued on next page What if they really do be- lieve that by dying in battle against "the infidel" they will go to heaven? 6 - The Clocktower Feature lims in his own country around the "holy war" theme. The options then will be clear: either America will try to finish the war as quickly as possible with conventional weapons or other- wise, or she will entangle herself in another drawn-out series of skirmishes (Read "war, same as above."). In case my point isn't clear yet, let me summarize. The result of open warfare is always the same. Death. Suffering. Increased hatred. Unwilling- ness to talk and listen to other members of an international community that grows smaller each day. Bodybags. Widows. Orphans. These are the possible military sce- narios. However, there is a better way- the Christian perspective. The Christian perspective is simply not to fight. Christ said, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, 'Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.' But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father in heaven..." (Matt. 5:43-45). In the garden, He told Peter to put up his sword, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" (Matt. 26:52). To reconcile this position with the killing of war is simply syncretic. But let one who experienced war tes- tify: "Already I have comprehended a light which never will filter into the dogma of any national church: namely, that one of Christ's essential commands was: Passivity at any price! Suffer dishonor and disgrace, but never resort to arms. Be bullied, be outraged, be killed; but do not kill. It may be a chimerical and an ignominous prin- ciple, but there it is. It can only be ignored; and I think pulpit professionals are ignoring it very successfully indeed....And am I not myself a consci- entious objector with a very seared conscience?...Christ is literally in no man's land. There men often hear His voice: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for a friend. Is it spoken in English only and French? I do not believe so." The speaker is Wilfred Owen, a poet/soldier who laid down his life in the trenches Education from page 5 say things are a bit over-seasoned. We, as students, are so busy adapting to the changing environments and mental attitudes required by this fragmented schedule that we have no time for synthe- sis, or an evaluation of what we are learn- ing, much less time to put it in perspective and apply it to our lives. When one is so preoccupied with absorbing this virtual flood of information, time for reflective questioning and new insight is non-exis- tent. Kenneth Clark, the British art histo- rian, questions whether any thought which has helped forward the human spirit has been conceived in a large room. I wonder the same thing about a cluttered mind. Great thoughts require space and time to grow. Given most stisdents' typical state of mental confusion, it's surprising that original thinking occurs at all. A great deal of human learning results from evaluating our every-day experiences. This evaluation, however, requires time for reflection. A friend of mine recently complained that he finds no time at the end of the day for a review - time to analyze and profit from the day's experi- ences. How can we ever take full advan- tage of our college experience without this time for reflection? The frenzy of academic life is an easy trap to fall into. The idea of the Rennais- sance man appeals to our egos. Versatility is unquestionably an asset. Curiosity is of Europe not long before the Armistice was signed in 1918. The results of this positon, as with the military postion, one can only speculate. Iraq would probably add Saude Arabia to its expanded borders. America would probably send its troops home having once again made a show of power-but only a show. However, which is more important- saving face or saving lives? From a Christian perspective, the only feasible position would be simply not to fight. From a military perspec- tive, the U.S. would strike swiftly with its air power at the Iraqi leadership and hope that Saddam's forces turn tail. This may be practical. The Christian perspective may not sound practical. rt However, it is Christian. y|V still alive. But sometimes it's simply easier to take what is handed us, to adopt an attitude of mental acceptance. We learn passively. We fill in the blanks, memorize, and fulfill our assignments rather than engaging in our own active synthesis and stressingthe things that are appropriate to our own lives. Where is our time to read, to think, to talk, to write? We feel guilty reading a book that isn't class-related, or simply spending time letting our ideas work. Self-motivation? It's not an issue. The external motivation of classwork doesn't leave us time. Yes, we do learn. We run from one class to another, spend our evenings in the library, write our papers. But what have we missed? What opportunities for shar- ing, for creative thought? What have we done to develop our individuality, our uniqueness? What to heighten our sense of awareness and self-expression? And yes, Thoreau, where have you been when we've needed you most? A § New SM Addresses Inside UC The Clocktower - 7 Lincoln Community Concerts Association Announces New Season Th e Lincoln Community Concerts Association (LCCA) will kick off their 1990-91 season with an evening of inter- national intrigue. On October 24, LCCA, will feature the Shanghai Symphony on their first U.S. conceit tour. This opening concert is also the Grand Opening for the newly-remodeled Persh- ing Municipal Auditorium. The audito- rium has been redecorated and features all-new seating and an updated, fully- computerized sound system. The Lincoln Community Concerts Association has been presenting afford- able, family-oriented or student-oriented entertainment for 57 years. All concerts in the 1990-91 season will be presented at Pershing. Season tickets can be purchased or you may purchase tickets for each individual program. The prices for the 1990-91 season tick- ets are as follows: $28 for adults, $25 for senior citizens, and $15 for college stu- dents and youths 18 and under. Reserved section seats are available for $40 for the season. These are shows for the 1990-91 season, along with individual ticket prices: October 24: The Shanghai Symphony, $15 November 27: Guy Lombardo Or- chestra, $10 March 13,1991: "By George," a salute to the music of George Gershwin, $10 April 12,1991: "Sound of Music tour- ing show, $15 Tickets can be purchased by calling the Lincoln Community Concerts Associa- tion at 437-8383. ^ SM letter from Jenny McCollum Jenny McCollum September 6,1990 Dear UC, As of today, I've been gone from home for exactly one month and a day! I can't believe it! Time has already gone so fast! Palau is incredible! Everyone says that it's the most beautiful in the Pacific and definitely has the best scuba diving and snorkeling! This weekend we (all of the other SMs and I) took a trip to the famous Rock Islands, which I've heard so much about. Words cannot do justice to the beauty of the place that we went. The island had huge white sand beaches (especially at low tide) and palm trees, and the water was clear and beautiful and had every different shade of blue you can imagine! Sunday afternoon, I couldn't resist just running across the beach as fast as I could (with no tourists to trip over) and then lying on the beach and looking out at the waterwithno otherhuman being in sight. All I could hear was the slight breeze, the birds and the sound of water lapping on the shore! The next day we snorkled at the German Channel, and guess what? I saw my first SHARK! I thought that I would die when I saw one, but surpris- ingly I did not panic! (The fact that it was only two-and-one-half feet long and that I was clinging onto my snorkeling buddy is not worth mentioning, however...HaHa) The water was so incredibly clear. The sun shone on the shells ten and twenty feet under water just about as brightly as the ones on shore! On this trip, I felt closer to God than I ever have sitting in church and listening to a sermon. Speaking of sermons, the church serv- ices here are great! Sabbath School starts at 8:45 then church at 10:15, so we can get out early before it gets too hot! The people here love to sing. I love to listen because they sing with no reservations! Loud and strong! I am teaching Kindergarten, and it is great! The kids are sometimes wild and don't know English too well, but they are soooooo cute! I love them. They can't say Miss McCollum very well, so they usually just say "teacher" or "sinsa" (teacher in Palauan), but in a moment of dire need, an occasional one will attempt to pronounce my name and it usually comes out "Mr. (not Miss) McColley"! Their accents are so cute, though! I taught them how to give "high fives" and one little girl always lifts her hands high and looks at me and says, "Raise your hand to me teacher!" for me to give her five. A lot of the kids have teeth that are already rotting out, and a lot of them have very sad family lives, but they love their teach- ers and my kids love to be close to me and continued on next page Letter to the Editor D ear Editor, Life consists of all kinds ofpeople. "What an amazing observation?" one might say. But do we all really believe this? A t times, it would appear that we don't We can see evidence to this anywhere we might look. We all to some extent, expect people to view life in the same manner we do. How very sad. When we do this we cut off all opportunities to learn from others. We all have certain talents, abilities and interests. One that may be up- tfrdate on certain world issues, may not have the slightest idea of how to relate to people. One who is really good at working with people may not even know who someone as great as Nelson Mandella is. It is simply a matter of interest. I guess that is why God speaks of his church as a body; each part having it's own function. Does the eye ever say to thefoot, "Why can't you 'look' where you're goingi" NO! of course not! We are individuals created by God with our own "function" in life. I hope that someday we can all learn to appreciate our differences, and let the Lord use us in a harmonious manner. Carolyn Bradley 8 - The Clocktower Inside UC Jenny from page \ Dan McShane Writes from Korea hug me. I believe that that's the reason that I am here-to show love to the chil- dren. And through my love they will see Jesus' love. Every day before the children leave school, we sing "Jesus Loves Me" and they sing with all their hearts! That sound is worth everything to me! I love it here, but I miss you all. Thank you for the letter and please please please please please please keep them coming! Mail is extremely important! Thanks again. Love, Jenny rt (alias Mr. McColley) D ear U.C. Students, Faculty, and Fans, I could say "I'm on the road again" and that would describe my 4,000 mile trip around America just before I was "on the plane again." Let me explain. After classes let out back in May, I hopped into my 1986 GMC S15 with campershell and drove from Lincoln to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, spent some time with my par- ents, drove to Corpus Christi, Texas (Where's that? Get the map.) and spent a couple of days with my brother and his family. Then I drove up around the Gulf of Mexico and down into Tampa, Flor- ida, where I visited another brother and his family. From there it was on to Decatur, Alabama, to visit another sister and her family. Next stop was Anderson, Indiana, my hometown, where my two other sisters are, and where I found out about SDA's and a God who cares about you and I. Anderson is not too far from where the worldwide General Confer- ence was held not long ago. Finally-but not really final-I headed back to Lake of the Ozarks where I packed my belong- ings, parked my truck and said good-bye to friends there. By now you should be able to count up the members of my family, minus one brother. How many are there? And yes, it was almost exactly 4,000 miles. This letter will be continued in the next issue. Barber & Seville Discover UC's Hidden Talent by Peter Morris It wasn't your average run-of-the-mill, boring, Sunday activity. In fart, it was quite the opposite. In the Union College gym, September 16, Jim Barber performed his world famous ventriloquist art, after an appetizing meal of spaghetti and salad. Along with Jim, a variety of celebrities made guest appearances. It was quite the adventure for some of the people in the audience to paiticipate with a REAL LIVE ventriloquist, and play the parts of some of their favrvrirp ct-arc Barber started his show with Seville, his ventriloquist partner, who made him look like a dummy. Next he amazed the assembly with his story. He started with his humble beginnings, which led to the dangers of discovering his new found "powers", and finally to the world trav- eled star he is today! Followed by a quick lesson on "how to amaze your friends, and be the' life of the party" by throwing your voice, he then embarrassed Eric Boos and Rhonda Herbel with "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." After a musical interlude, Barber nabbed a few people from the crowd to demon- Ron Hagen and Randy McWilliams wrap up the set as the "Sucrettes." Photo by Erik Stenbakken. Dora Santillan plays the role of Little Orphan Annie while her dog, Randy Hanson, gives her morale support. Photo by Erik Stenbakken. strate even further his inspiring talents. Among the new stars discovered, were Dora Santillan, who played the role of Little Orphan Annie, Randy Hanson, as Sandy, Annie's dog. Denison Sager was hamming it up in "New York, New York," as Frank Sinatra. Ron Hagen and Randy McWilliams wrapped up the set as the "Sucrettes." The students left the gym holding their sides from laughing so much. The ASB made a good choice in picking Jim Barber to perform. Those who didn't catch his art are truly deprived. But, I guess you had to be there. JK The Clocktower - 9 Almost Anything Goes From left to right, top to bottom: Fish Swish, Snuggle, Buell Fogg, P5, Rope Grope, Senior/Faculty-Staff victory, Posta Pedic Push. 10 - The Clocktower Editorial Chastity ought to he a culturally accepted position on this campus, but judging from the amount of sleeping around that takes place here, that seems not to be the case. And So It Goes by Kelly V. Schmitt Two classic nightmares haunt the Adventist young person. One is set at the Second Coming. A single look at that little black cloud, and we know we are history, as well as any number of other people to whom we failed to witness. The second harks back to academy Bible class when we were told that in heaven we would be as the angels, neither marrying nor giving in marriage. Marriage was the least of our concerns. Thoughts of eternal salvation were far from our minds. Panic was the only reaction at the sight of the cloud. "I haven't had sex yet!" Sex-that little three letter word packs a pow- erful punch. It is whispered in conversations, and shouted at us from every form of media in America. Wherever we go, we can't get away from it. Popular thought would have us believe that sex is the be-all-end-all of existence. It cannot be. I say cannot, because if it is, then I have wasted one third of my life. However, apparently many people on this campus are wasting no time at all. The lackadaisical attitude of many people at Union College towards casual sex is pathetic. Most of us sit idly by and listen to the raunchy gossip and gasp, perhaps, but most don't really care. Apathy is the key here. No one cares if people are sexually active, and no one cares if they are not. Sex is supposed to be something special between a married man and woman, but many people treat it as casually as washing one's hands after using the bathroom. Why is this? Have they forgotten why God created sex? Procreation, it is true, but also to graphically illustrate a man and a woman truly becoming one. Instead, some people have trivialized it into a recreational sport, in which the one with the highest score wins. This is frightening, not only because of the reality of sexually transmit- ted diseases, but because of the lasting emotional bond that is created in every sexual act. Evidently the media are responsible for our apathetic perspective. They are easily con- demned, but since when have we given the media the right to determine our personal moral values? We have bepn taught to think for ourselves, and we cannot lamely allow the media to take the blame for our lack of morals. As seniors in high school, we were told that a primary reason for attending an Adventist college was to find a Christian life partner. Based on the current sexual standards here, that is an enormous falsehood. Few people show by their actions that they are actually searching for that person (and I'm not even addressing the dating situation here). My frustration with this situation came to a peak one recent Saturday night when a friend and I discussed the current campus attitude. We had reached a point where we questioned the validity of our decision to remain chaste until marriage. Matrimony, because of current inclination and lack of a partner, was far in the future. No one seemed to care whether or not we remained chaste. What was the point? We got no respect for our current condition, and we would get none if we changed our sexual status. As Christians, it seems sacrilegious to say that God is not enough. Points of clarity emerged in the days after our conversation. Foremost among them was the concept of respect for choosing our course of action. Did we expect public applause for what is a private decision? Chastity ought to be a culturally accepted position on this campus, but judging from the amount of sleeping around that takes place here, that seems not to be the case. Ultimately, respect for ourselves, our future husbands, and for God was at stake. Compromise with our- selves and our principles was unthinkable, despite any frustration we might feel at having to say no. So I write this out of concern for the lack of caring that exists in the attitudes of many people here. As Christians we cannot afford not to care. As friends we cannot afford not to care. When a very good friend of mine goes to bed with someone simply to satisfy her wants, I cannot sit by and refuse to be concerned about her actions. There is no virtue in inactivity. We can change what we do. We cannot change what others do, but we can change what we think about what they do. rt Editorial The Clocktower - 11 Quick Henry, the Flit by Garry Treft Aft er doing some research, I discovered this story which occurred during the Great Depression. It is a humorous look at what could have been a devastating situation for Unionites. "In the early Thirties in the very depth of the depression occurred a big fire alarm with all of the fire engines in the southeast part of Lincoln converging upon the crest of the campus. In order to make ends meet, the management of the college had moved a number of faculty members onto the campus to occupy vacant buildings occasioned by low enrollment. Fred Sofsky, the engineer, and his wife had been assigned quarters on the top floor of the Nor- mal Building (old East Hall). "One evening one of the powerhouse boys sped up the stairs to Fred's apartment and breathlessly shouted, 'The College Building is on fire!' Fred dashed down the stairs. As soon as he emerged from the building and looked to the northwest toward the main building, he saw the smoke ascending in a spiral above the very peak of the clock tower. Dashing across the campus he paused momentarily on the first floor, grabbed a big fire extinguisher and rushed up the five flights to the base of the clock tower, but when he got there found the door locked. Fred started down to get the keys, and on his way down met firemen coming up, whom he directed to the tower stairs. By that time the lawn around the building was covered with fire engines and ladder ve- hicles. Hundreds of the citizens of College View were standing about in clumps forming a veritable sea of anxious upturned faces and eyes fastened upon the steeple towering high above the ground. The question in everybody's mind was: 'How did that fire ever start way up there in the belfry?' 'Will the firemen ever get out onto the roof?' 'How can they ever get up on that steeple?' 'Will there be enough pressure to shoot that high?' "Shortly the firemen climbed out onto the plateau of the roof and stood as if transfixed, looking up at the curling wisp of smoke which weaved about in the wind. The firemen did not make a move to call for the hose-just stood there gazing until the crowd fairly became exasperated. Then after an hour, it seemed, one called down to the breathless crowd below, 'There's no fire! That's just a bunch of gnats!' A sigh of relief went up from the hundreds of spectators. The old College Building was safe! The beloved clock tower known around the world was preserved for us. The cone of gnats was in a smoke-shaped form with the base apparently fixed immediately above the point of the steeple, the apex weaving first one way and then the next, looking for all the world like a curl of smoke in the breeze. "In those days an insert repellent called Flit was widely advertised byway of cartoons. Two figures were usually shown. One man was investigating the inserts and he would shout to his colleague who was carrying a sprayer, 'Quick Henry, the Flit.' At that time a Lincoln cartoonist who signed himself Oz Black each Sunday chronicled the happenings of the week. The next Sunday there appeared in the Lin- coln Journal a cartoon of the College Building showing the 'smoke' ascending from the tower. As a fireman looked at it, he shouted to his com- panion, 'Quick Henry, the Flit.' This event in the life of Union College is taken from pages 279-281 from Un- ion College of the Golden Cords, by Dr. Everett Dick. Special thanks to Mr. McClel- land for his ver- sion of "Quick Henry, the Flit." ^ "Shortly the firemen climbed out onto the pla- teau of the roof and stood as if transfixed, look- ing up at the curling wisp of smoke." A Backward's Glance 12 - The Clocktower The Vine is Baaack! tincolf " 61 TV Music Videos Over 18 Hours a Day No Cable Required! Now Broadcasting With 5400 Watts by The Crew Th e Love Boat soon will be taking an- other cruise..." Welcome aboard ladies and gentleman. This is your host, Cap- tain Stubing. Get ready for a fun and exciting cruise filled with romance and scandal. The crew will be happy to serve you and meet your every need. Speaking of meeting every need It has been rumored that certain members of the cruise have begun moonlight ren- dezvous on deck, and "we've only just begun." Isaac, our deli-tender, reported serving Scott Miller and Connie Carrick a delightful slush pina colada for one. Isaac also noticed that Ericka is definitely not being Coy with her efforts to Schaber the romantic moment. Gopher reports that a quiet, studious passenger, Todd Hoyt, has been hounded and Pecked by the ship's new accountant. Julie, enter- tainment manager, caught Billy Nelson, ship entertainer, working overtime sere- nading Paula Koefoed. The costume party brought out the best and worst of every- one. The ship's photographer showed up as Erik the Viking with a 5' 1" stick of celery (or was that a girl named Gelerie?). It looked as if there was going to be a feud until Stacy Greer stole the heart of a Hatfield. That same night no one could remember who the Baker's man really was, but Julie knows that it was Johnny. The ship's entertainment has been lack- ing, so Julie asked Byard Parks to find a good piano player, rumor has it that he is almost there. The only injury reported so far was sustained by Denny Sexton, but Doc reports that he is in Stabel condition. Julie has just released the sign-up sheet for the Singles Super Shuffelboard Tour- nament on the promenade deck. The defending singles champions Gary "The Slice" Schlisner and Cherie "the Hot Babe" Jones will be facing a new field of contenders: Elliot "Mystify Me" Smith, Becky "strolling down love" Lane, Mi- chael "Hack-Man" Jaquez, and Kim "The Pick" Kelly. Will they meet the chal- lenge???? News From Abroad: At Georgia Cumberland, weather has turned to Schau- ers for Jennifer Denny. Stop. Unknown earthquakes moved cars in the Linconland, Prescott area. Stop. Wedding bells chime for Kristy Zummach. Stop. Unattending Fred Beranek wins UC Open. Stop. Editor of The Tower under fire. Stop. President Carr zooming around Malibu. Stop. Shayne Carraway back at UC. Stop. UC top executives sign off, "Later, Dudes." Stop. Cruise sales office would like to thank their hard working recruiting staff: Tre- vor Mahlum, Doug Nesmith, Leland Krum, Matt Pfeiffer, Ron Mahlo, and Dennison Sager. Joining our cruise for the first time, respectively: Kerri Allen, Shelly Otto, Laura Coleman, Angelique Potter, Angie Mills, and Julie Allardyce. Welcome aboard. Seen at the Captain's table were sev- eral return trippers:' Mark Perlberg and Julie Trana, Tom Johnston and Jolene Schnell, David Tan and Connie Cowin, Jeff Deming and Amy Baugher, the Hagen families, and the Miller families. With hearts far away and sitting alone at the table, were Carl Freund, Theresa Santil- lian, and Rachel Scott. The Captain was intrigued by Dave Johnson and Shelly Gonzales' constandy "watching" the time and waiting for the bells to chime. Later in the evening, Doc was quoted as saying, "I almost had a cow, man. 'Just yesterday, I made the appalling discovery that someone on this ship had never heard of Bart Simpson'." As the ship reached port and passen- gers filed off, Gopher noticed three newly formed couples in loving embraces: Eric Finch and Jennifer Pettijohn, Donna Brasuell and Jr. Burgeson, and off in a corner, Ricky Stenbear and A1 Po. Till next time, this is your crew saying, "Bon Voyage." rt Calendar of Up-Coming Events September 26: National Food Service Employees Day September 28: Vespers - Chuck Neighbors VI Alternative - Praise & Prayer, Sing & Share September 29: CVC - Bob Bretsch FES Film-"The Bear" October 1: Outreach for Christ Concert October 2: ASB Convocation 40th birthday of the "Peanuts" Gang October 5: Soup Suppers, No Vespers October 6: CVC - Bob Bretsch FES Film - "Cheetah" October 8-10: Midterm Exams October 11-16: Midterm Break