Page 2, January 25, 1989, Capital Times Faculty - Students - Staff Come and Worship with us on Campus During this Lenten Season Joint Lenten Service of the Word every Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, BCAC Lounge. Roman Catholic Mass every Sunday, 7:30 p.m. in the CUB Lounge. Sponsored by Middletown Interfaith council, • Services Led By-- Father Robert Panza, Roman Catholic Chaplin Pastor K. Robert Schmitt, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Middletown, PA Two College Republicans Invited To Bush Inauguration By Tara McKinstry In recognition of their hard work during the 1988 presidential election campaign effort in Central Pa., two Penn State Harrisburg College Republicans were invited to the inaugural festivities in Washington, DC., January 19-21. Club president Sharon Cole and recording secretary Sharon Tuson received with their invitation an impressive list of events to attend, including a reception for Vice President Dan Quayle at the National Museum of American History, and the American Presidential Pagent at Constitution Hall as well as the Inauguration Ceremony. The two representatives from the PSH College Republicans club were also invited to attend a White House welcoming ceremony to honor the president and vice-president, and the LCM, CCM. National College Republican Board Meeting. At this meeting, the organization planned to recognize colleges for their work in the election, set an agenda for next year, and hold an election for a National College Republican Chairperson. When asked which event she thought would be the most meaningful for her, Cole replied that the inauguration itself would be the most moving because she and her fellow club members worked so hard to make it happen. During the election Cole averaged 25-30 hours per week of work. She feels that her club played a big role in winning Pennsylvania for the Republicans because President-elect Bush only won this state by one percent and Cole feels that her club pushed him over the top. Penn State Observes Dr. King Day By Maria Stahovec Penn S tate University recently honored Dr. Martin Luther King Day with festivities held at University Park and presented via satellite to Penn State campuses statewide. The words of senior Debbie Everett underscore the significance of the university's honoring Dr. King on the 60th anniversary of his birth. "This means everything to me because without [Dr. King] I wouldn't be here," she said. Other students also voiced their reactions. "The struggle is still going on, even though black Americans have made great strides. Martin Luther King's Dream is still alive," said Stephanie Thomas. One student said,"Usually these events focus on how far blacks have come. I like how he focused on what we have to do." Lisa Roberson and Debbie Everett were concerned that the message of the program did not reach the right audience. "Everybody should watch it. The people wh9 need . to Aee this weren't, here anyway, so we still have far to go." Ronda Wicker felt that a token program i§ not enough., , "Blacks should be rec9gnized every day of the year, not at one big media event." The program was opened with interpretive dance by the Nommo Performing Arts Company, under the direction of Josephine Herd. The group is composed of undergraduates at University Park. Bryce Jordan, president of the university, introduced the featured speaker, John E. Jacob. Mr. Jacob is the president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, authors the column "To Be Equal," syndicated in 600 newspapers nationwide, and is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Black America. 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The implications of America's behavior to the rest of the world were best stated when Jacob said, "We can't reach out to other peoples in a world three-quarters non-white if we cling to racial stereotypes at home." Jacob observed two myths prevalent in our society; either "we are now a 'colorblind society' and don't need laws or special programs for equality," or that "the programs did not work at all; the blacks accomplished nothing." He counters that "each leads to defeatism, neglect, and an over-reliance on self-help programs." While the civil rights movement has led to positive steps such as fewer blacks below the poverty line, more blacks in universities, and more black mayors, Jacob maintains that "this is not to say that black gains'are a zero sum gain made at the expense of whites." He feels that as blacks contribute more and • more to the economy of the nation, increased jobs will lead to greater opportunities for whites. Jacob was critical of America's attitude of greed and selfishness: "The national stress on private gains at the expense of public good is something this nation must overcome." He looks to the new Administration for progress. "President-elect Bush has the opportunity to lead America to higher ground. Undoing 400 years of inequality and oppression will not be easy, but its an achievable goal" ~ib Et . / IZZEI
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