Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, As I was perusing the August 28 edi tion of The Capital Times, I noticed that one of the students asked to respond to the "Speak Out" question commented on the library parking lot. She said that the lot was too small. I agree with this statement, but I have an additional problem with the parking lot. It is not paved. The new library opened in January, over eight months ago, and students are still headed off-road when they want to go to the library. What I don't understand is why it has gone so long without being paved. It is not that difficult to pave a parking lot. It's done everyday, all over the world. Why couldn't it be paved over the summer? I am sure there was not an overabundance of people using the library that would cause them to be unable to pave it. Close the damn thing for a few days, pave it and get it over with. I see that some gravel has been added to the entrance of the parking lot, which is a start, but it stops right before you turn to park and your library trip turns into an adventure. Anyone who has driven through ;~~ onnie Goodell huStralfft Manager Recognize anyone? Introducing more of The Capital Times staff. Next issue intro duces addi- tional Cap Times folks Maft Mosley the library parking lot knows what I am talking about. A sport utility vehicle is necessary for trips to the library on rainy days. The enormous potholes hide under neath the puddles and before you know it, you are halfway to China. If you are bringing a small child to the library, I advise you to keep a firm grip on their hand because these potholes are capable of sucking them in for good. I don't even want to hear the excuse of not having the funding. In the same issue of The Capital Times, there was an article on the front page titled "Tuition Increase Funds Improvements." Okay, let's use some of this money to improve the park ing lot. Last year, I wrote a letter to the editor of The Capital Times concerning the lack of certain books in the library. I was con tacted by the library and they told me the books were ordered. Maybe this letter will stir something in the right person and we will see some pavement. Kerry Monaco Communications Major I=CIIM Lori Mitchell Josh Wagner Speak Out speaks out. . . By Deborah Glass Capital Times Staff Writer First, I can't take credit for The Speak Out question for this week. It was sug gested in the spirit of FUN, which is how the majority of people polled reacted to it. The question turned out to be instrumen tal in illustrating the mindset of many of the students at this campus and possibly the populace at large. Among the things I have learned in the few short weeks since stepping in as the Speak Out interviewer are always make sure you get the names and facts right, make sure the camera is loaded with film and that opinions on any given subject run the gamut of responses. The surprising thing is that some of the people with the strongest opinions are often unwilling to share their views when they know that their name and picture will be published. One student bent my ear for about fif teen minutes over what he would say to the new dean, but concluded that he only had one more semester to go and didn't want to make any problems for himself. Another student thought this week's question demeaned the Cap Times. When I assured her this was the kind of contra- SGA Fall Election Dates Tuesday, September 26 Wednesday, Capital Times Policies The Capital Times is published by the students of Penn State Harrisburg. 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Dauberman Advertising Manager: Michael Molina - Business Manager: Connie Goodell Sports: Eddie Capozzi - Graphic Design: Michelle L. Dauberman Writers & Contributors: Matt Aherns, Eddie Capozzi, Barbara Gertzen, Deborah Glass, Connie Goodell, Jesse Gutierrez, Cathie McCormick Musser, Paula Marinak, Jolene Mettle, Kerry Monaco, Steven E. Moses, Ilene Rosenberg, Glen Rudy, Jackie Talarico, Josh Wagner Advertising Sales: Michael Molina, Ketem Embaie September 27 Get out and vote! EDITORIAL versial reply we welcomed she still refused to consent to be included. The old saying goes: opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and everyone else's stinks. I would like to add, they all need to be aired from time to time and Speak Out gives the perfect oportuninty to do so. The last time I checked Capital Campus was still a part of the United States, and although Janet Reno may send troops storming into private citi zen's homes in the middle of the night Madelyn Hanes is not bloody well likely to send security to Meade Heights over some thing someone said in the Cap Times. De gustibus non est disputandum. If what you say has merit, people will rec ognize and respect it. If what you say is frivolous, people will ignore it. So, the next time I come at you with my '...amera, speak up for Speak Out. As for answering my own questions, I would like to say to Dr. Hanes: "Welcome! New blood is exactly what this campus needs, especially someone who has shown herself to be accessible, approachable and gracious to students as well as faculty." As for underwear: my panty lines and tan lines don't always match.
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