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The Behrend Beacon
SATURDAY
* Breezy
High: 61°
Low: 48°
Heard on campus - President George W. Bush
"Where America's children are concerned, there are no Republicans and Democrats. We're
all moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas - all eager to help our youngest citizens suc
ceed." President George W. Bush, spoke to a crowd of approximately 700 at Penn State Dela
ware County earlier this afternoon. The president outlined a new initiative designed to im
prove early childhood education for millions of America's youngest children.
Welcoming President Bush were Penn State President Graham B. Spanier and Edward S.J.
Tomezsko, campus executive officer at Penn State Delaware County. Other attending digni
taries included Governor Mark Schweiker, Senator Arlen Specter, Representative Curt Weldon,
and Attorney General Mike Fisher.
"For President Bush to pick Penn State Delaware County for a stop, I can't even describe
how that makes me feel. It makes me feel really good about the University. It's such an honor
that he's coming here, that he chose our campus. It really makes me want to tell the world that
I go to Penn State Delaware County," said freshman Gina Ermilio about the visit.
Support network available
A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Support Network is available to provide a more
hospitable environment for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender. Spon
sored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Student Center, the group is a
network of individuals who can provide support, information, and a safe haven within the
University community.
Network members include faculty, staff, administrators and students who are respectful of
confidentiality at Penn State locations across the state. Anyone who would like to participate
in the Network should contact the Center at 101 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802
or call 814-863-1248.
Applications can be submitted online at http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/network/network. Fol
lowing approval of the application, the Network will provide resource information as well as
a sticker, button, or sign for its members to identify themselves.
Pittsburgh Steelers come to Behrend
The Pittsburgh Steelers basketball team will play at Behrend’s Junker Center April 28 at 3
p.m. They will lake on the Behrend Community All-Star team.
This is a great opportunity to see the AFC Division Champions play. You will see that the
Steelers have a lot of great athletes on their team who can not only play football, but basket
ball as well. The Steelers will sign autographs at halftime.
Tickets are $5 and on sale now in the Junker Center. For additional information, please
contact the Junker Center at (814) 898-7566. Tickets will also be available outside Bruno’s
weekdays now through April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pinkerton visits Behrend
On Saturday, the Behrend Bookstore will present Steven Kellogg’s lovable costume char
acter Pinkerton. Pinkerton books are based on Kellogg’s beloved harlequin great dane who
lives with him on his farm in Connecticut.
Steven Kellogg has been “telling stories on paper” since he was a child. He would tell
stories to his younger sisters and illustrate them as he went along. He tries “to blend illustra
tions and the words so that each book is a feast for the eye and ear.” He is very successful at
encouraging a lifetime association with pictures, words, and books. He has written and illus
trated over 100 books.
There will be a party for Pinkerton from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The sorority Alpha Sigma
Alpha will present story time and there will be refreshment and prizes. Feel free to bring your
camera and take a picture with Pinkerton. The event is free to the entire community.
An RA reported an intoxicated female in Lawrence Hall
3/29/02 03:05
A complainant reported receiving harassing phone calls.
4/4/02
A complainant reported that his vehicle was vandalized while it was
parked in the K lot.
4/4/02
A complainant reported that someone had damaged his driver’s side side
view mirror. He wanted a report documented for insurance purposes.
4/4/02
A complainant reported that some CDs were taken from his vehicle while
it was parked in S lot.
4/4/02
A complainant came to the Police and Safety Office to report that several
items were stolen from his room.
4/5/02
While patrolling through Ohio Hall lot, an officer observed a suspicious
vehicle driving in the lot.
4/6/02
College Pro Painters
Hundreds of painter positions available. No experience necessary, students
welcomed and encouraged. Work close to home and with friends.
Call 1-888-277-9787 or visit www.collegepro.com.
Earn sl,ooo-$2,000 with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour
fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications.
Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact
Campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238, or visit
WEEKEND WEATHER
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY
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Friday, April 12, 2002
Behrend is going to the dogs!
It’s a Dog Day Afternoon on the Behrend campus. These furry visitors seem to be having a great time. No books, no papers, no
finals to study for... ah, the life of a dog!
Everyone unite —take back the night
Father, counselor, and Women Today
president share their concerns about rape
by Angela Rush
ad manager
“Everyone unite, take back the night!”
will be the battle cry of more than 200
students who will take part in Take Back
the Night on Wednesday in Perry Square.
The march, sponsored by Women Today,
Penn State Behrend, and Gannon
University, raises awareness about violence
such as rape, domestic violence, sexual
assault, stalking and sexual harassment. The
march is one of many around the country
with the same name and goal.
The word NO has a powerful meaning.
So, why is it that one in three woman are or
will be a victim of sexual assault sometime
in their lifetime? Is NO that powerful when
rapes happen 469 times a day, 19 times an
hour, once every three and a half minutes?
Take Back the Night rallies and marches,
which began in England, developed as a
protest against women’s fear of violence.
Violence has become more prominent in
society, yet the level of tolerance for such
issues has diminished. The first Take Back
the Night in the United States occurred in
San Francisco in 1978 to support the rights
of women all over and has continued as an
international event held annually to protest
violence against women. Since then, Take
Back the Night events have spread across
the nation, broadening in perspective and
taking on many forms.
The march consists of women, their
families, and their supporters demanding an
end to male violence and sexist oppression
of women in communities and across the
world.
This year’s Take Back the Night will be
held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free
transportation to and from the event will be
offered between 6:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.,
with sign ups at the Rub desk. The march
will kick off at Perry Square with stops
along the way so representatives from Safe
Net, Rape Crisis, and Health and Wellness
can speak about the issues victims face in
violent situations.
Following the march, a candlelight “speak
out” session and reception will be held. The
candlelight speak out will allow individuals
to share their experiences with others, with
counselors being available for support. A
reception with free food and entertainment
will be held after the march for those who
do not want to attend the “speak out.”
The job of the community is to “speak
out” and help educate families, communities
and government about the widespread
violence that is still prevalent against
women. Take Back the Night is only one
event that addresses the need to “break the
silence and end the violence.” Organizers
believe these events must continue to make
it clear that people will no longer tolerate a
violent society.
Attention seniors: Have you made the pledge yet?
by Clint Lewis
contributing writer
The Senior Class Gift campaign is well
underway with pledges coming in every day.
The flagpole memorial is a great way to
remember the victims of Sept. 11 and to leave
your mark on Behrend’s campus, all at one time.
All you have to do is check that you would like
to donate the balance of your general deposit
to the 2002 Senior Class gift and drop it in the
FOCAL POINT
by Libbie Johnson
ad manager
Domestic violence isn’t just something
that happens; it progresses slowly, accord
ing to Yvonne Eaton, a licensed clinical so- .
cial worker and a sociology professor at
Behrend. Eaton said three stages exist in
the cycle of abuse: explosion (the fight),
honeymoon phase (whefl the perpetrator
says the abuse will never happen again), and
tension building, which will eveptually es
calate into the explosion phase.
To bring awareness of abuse and violence
towards all men, womert, and Children, stu
dents of Behrend will participate in Take
Back The Night, a national march that de-f
nounces rape, incest, and domestic violence,
while celebrating the ttyesof&umvora.
“I believe it U impoirtamto raise aware
ness of rape and violCties on campus and
the community," said Garde ’ .
dent of Women Today, the organization co
ordinating Take Back the Night “Rape is
common on college campuses, especially
date rape.” Rodgers also emphasized the
importance of men, as well as women be
ing involved in the event.
“Men are also victims. In fact, one out of !
10 rapes are men,” Rodgers said. “It is im- j
port ant, too, for men to show support and
break the stereotype that all perpetrators are
One man who has shown his support is
Robert Johnson, who is the father off our
children, including one daughter. He says
Take Back the Night is important because it
“makes girls aware of potentially danger
ous situations and shows...how to avoid
them,”
Johnson said parents should be involved
with Take Back The Night to show their sup
port, give input, and to leant and pass that
information to other people.
Daley says one reason men may be in
terested in events such as Take Back The
Night is, “men could be offended by the
message ‘all men are rapists’,' Sugges
tions for men from Men’s Program Unit,
Y.W.CAandA
include:
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* Don't listen tb or tellrapaf&a^
* Refuse to watch shows that use rape to
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* Don’t allow to occur or commit yourself
the verbal harrassment of women,
whistles, kissing noises, heavy breathing,
sly comments and stares. .
* Don’t rape. ;.. % >
* Support a woman who has been raped.
Information taken from: Men’s Program
Unit, Y.W.C.A., Unlverslty of
Champaign, Illinois andAftape Informa
tion Packet, Women tor Vyomen, Bowl
ing Green State University:
on-campus mail.
If you have not received your pledge card in
the mail, or have misplaced it, you can pick
one up at the RUB desk. The average amount
left in a senior’s general deposit is
approximately $35 - $4O. This could get you
two CDs (which you will eventually get tired
of) or you and your significant other a one-time
dinner date, or you could give it to the Senior
Class Gift and leave a lasting impression on
the Behrend campus.
Erin McCarty, News Editor
behrco!ls @ aol.com
If yoii or someone you know is being
abused, the following resources can help*
Domestic Violence
SAFENET-24-Hour Hotline: 454-8161
SAFE MORIZONS-Union Clty-24-Hour
Hotline: 438-2675
PFACS: 456-1774
PFA Office-Court House: 451-6324
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault-Rape Crisis:
24-Hour Hotline: 455-9414
CMMAbuse
Office of Children & Youth :451-6600
Elder Abuse
OECAC: 46*4881
Services^
24-Hour Hotline: 455-9515
Office of the District Attorney: 451-6349
Johnson, who has supported and encour
aged his daughter's involvement in Take
Back The Night, said, “I think girls need to
be educated of the dangers of situations they
think ate harmless, but have the potential to
be very dangerous.” Johnson would like to
see more awareness of violence against
women, particularly occurrences of date rape
among college students. Johnson said that
practical methods such as personal accounts
are an integral part of date rape education.
Sue Daley, director of personal counsel
ing at Behrend, says drat Take Back The
Night 'M about giving a voice to those who
have been affected by violence and that Stent ;
is no better healing for trauma than talking
and sharing experiences.
"We can’tpM do it,” Daley said, pointing
out that people must be made aware of the
statistics of those being abused or killed, a
majority of which ate women.
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Violence la an issue which concerns ev-
has a responsibility to
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Mven if it’snotsomething that affects you
directly, it may affect you in the future. • .We
are all responsible to do our part”
As Janet Keene, Marketing 08, first donor to
the Senior Class Gift said, “I forgot about this
money a long time ago and chances are I will
never see it again. I would rather give it to
something like this than to let the school do what
they want with it.” If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact Clint Lewis at
cnllo7@psu.edu or Kevin Moore at
kem7@psu.edu.