2 / PSH NEWS CAPl Tmber AL TIMES Nove 15, 1993 Veterans honored in ceremony Kim Baert Special to Capital Times Thursday, Nov. 11th at 5 p.m. Chi Gamma lota (XGI) and ROTC held the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony to show respect for those men and women who served in the United States armed services. On 11 Nov. 19th, Pres. W. Wilson proclaimed such a day Armistice Day to remind Americans of the tragedies in war. In 1954 congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor all United States veterans. Without hesitation the ceremony began to the sound of our national Escort service protects full-time Ashlie Watkins Capital Times Reporter The escort service offered by the Penn State University Safety and Police Services is now available 24 hours a day. The change was made October 28, in response to concerns raised at the open forums held that week. The escort service is available to transport students and campus personnel to different areas of the campus. Previously, the 15 year old escort service was offered from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. During finals week the service was available until 1:00 a.m. the escort service was not offered Friday and Saturdays, due to the smaller numbers of students on campus and the lack of Campuses compete in Blood Feud A fearless student participates in the annual XGI campus Blood Feud which benefits the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. Harrisburg, York and Allentown were the participating campuses Now at Domino's ~...,.r ..t. ...: „. ......, ..:,......:::, ..............., ..... ..:..,.............. r ,........... :. .„, r ii::::::: :: : : ::. :. !•....,a1 f,...f.....• ~................., .. ...., .1 1::•, t„).............-„,... „. .:„.,.••E':: . :' , ':','....' -• < .:' '•••••:, • '":•••:•••?; ear ..ijff.' Ti (......... i ..,,,,,,. ::::::::•.-..,,,," , . t- • : ...: A:•:•:,. :::::::. ••••••••••••::::::::. ~.. •::::::.•,... .•:::„.....a:::::: 944-4141 anthem with both the lowering of the POW-MIA and American flags handled by PSI-I's Army ROTC unit. All veterans with their respective branches stood by those flags to indicate which branch they served and watched silently as their beloved American flag was being lowered by the ROTC cadets. Following the ceremony, IGI, ROTC, veterans and others came together at the Gallery Lounge to hear two guest speakers; Sgt. Ist class, Jack Benfer and Col. J.M. Tyo, Jr. Most of us have been acquainted with Sgt. Jack Benfer since he is our mailman on campus as well as a W.W.11 veteran. Colonel J.M. Tyo, Jr., is the director of Low Intensity personal, according to Charles Aleksy, Manager of Penn State University Safety and Police services, The service was not widely used among students before the rape occurred, Aleksy said. Since the rape, the service has grown to two or three more students using the service, he said. Some students reaction to the escort service, is that they didn't have knowledge of the service and that they didn't feel the need to utilize it. Police Services are asking students for help. Anyone interested in volunteering their time to escort students should contact police services at 948-6232. Hours will be, flexible, in accordance with students' schedules. Anyone needing the escort service should call, 948-6232. Photo by Sue Barger CHOOSE FROM: PHILLY CHEESE STEAK "ZESTY" ITALIAN HAM & CHEESE TURKEY & CHEESE MEATBALL & CHEESE BACON CLUB VEGETARIAN ALL-SUBS $5.49 ','l.Z!''so.o' s3"'Agh „6!7,';','5.u0.: Denise Kessler Capital Times Reporter XGI sponsored the 7th annual Blood Runlin-Slear started giving blood in Feud on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 10 1976, and since has given six gallons, a.m. to 5 p.m. in the BCAC [Black one quart, and one unit. Cultural Arts Center]. To overcome ones fear of giving The Blood Feud is a motivational blood, Slear recommends familiarizing contest between three Penn State yourself with the procedure by watching commuter campuses: Harrisburg, York, someone else donate. and Allentown. The winners of the Blood Feud, which `The contest was developed by three will be decided in . a couple of weeks, area blood banks to increase the amount will receive a trophy to be displayed of blood donated by commuter somewhere on c mpus. The next blood campuses," according to Sue Billet, a feud is scheduled for April of '94 donor resource consultant with the Central PA Blood bank Giving blood is a simple, virtually painless procedure, according to Arlene Wagner. "The blood that is taken is "tested for HIV and hepatitis later on at the hospital." If the blood test comes out negative, the blood can be divided and used for three different purposes: red blood cells, plasma, or platelets. "This year's donations were down, but I found some brave people who give blood every year," according to Arlene Wagner and Sue Billet. Ruth Runlin-Slear, one of the librarians here on campus, and Scott Conflict Operations in the Dept. of Strategy, Planning and Operations Military he United States Army War College at Carlisle Barracks. He served as battalion commander in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and held responsibility for security of General Schwartzkoff. Penn State was pleased and honored to have our two distinguished guests speak on behalf of this celebrated national day. Others who made such an event possible were: Ursula Caine (Marine Corps/XGI Pres.), Scott Carlson (Air Force/XGI Vice-Pres.), Don Stoner (Army/XGI Treasurer) and Dan Sullivan (Marine Corps/XGI Secretary). Dinner Andrea Richardson Capital Times Reporter The International Affairs Association held its annual International Dinner on Saturady, Nov. 6 in the Student Center of the CUB where students experienced samples of various cultures. The evening began with informal conversation and appetizers from numerous countries. Continents represented on the menu were Asia, Europe, South America, and the United States. Conversations were lively during dinner as several students showed pride in their heritage by wearing attire representative of their ethnic background. After dinner those present were treated to a program presented by local Native Americans, mainly consisting of Haliwas-Saponi from the York area, there was also a Lumbee and Yankton Sioux present. Leidgh, a criminal justice major have both stated that giving blood "doesn't hurt," and they encourage people to donate blood regularly. SPRING BREAK 7 Nights from $299 Includes: Air, Hotel, Transfers, Parties and More! NASSAU-PARADISE ISLAND CANCUN-JAMAICA-SAN JUAN Organize a small group - earn FREE trip plus commissions! 1-800-GET-SUNI Video to promote PSH library Sue Barger through the library, said Sandy Capital Times Reporter Haefer Freedman. In an effort to solicit money It will be released as part of a and community use, Penn State money raising campaign that will Harrisburg administrators work to be held in conjunction with other create an educational video about awaited state funding, Haefer Heindel Library. Freedman said. Through the video, local Luke Kempski, who is making businesses and communities will the video at JPL, Video Productions learn about various information refused to talk about it, saying that services and benefits available details haven't been confirmed. offers world Local Native Americans demonstrate a native dance at the International Affairs Association Dinner on Saturday , Nov. 6. The dinner allowed students to sample dishes from various cultures around the globe. 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