A VICIOUS CYCLE By Bill Strausser Collegian Staff Writer What 3o you think of when you hear Penn State Main Campus? I think of football excitement, partying with my friends, and student involvanent in campus activities. Now let me modify that question slightly. What do you think of when you hear Penn State - Hazleton Campus? (NOTHING VULGAR PLEASE!) Many of the same feelings may apply to both Main Campus and here, but our campus is missing one vital ingrediant which makes a campus strong; what is this vital ingrediant? It is student ,involvement in campus activities. A more appropriate word for the dilemma is APATHY. It is literally disgusting that there is such a large amount. of apathy present here. This article is not directed at any one particular person or organization because, quite frankly, apathy runs amuck in all aspects of this campus. lam painting excellence, a picture of utter despair, but I have encountered a few invaluable people who desperately strive to make things happen here. I tip my hat to them! I held the first meeting for Drama Club recently, and a staggering 4 people showed up. wondered if this problem was only limited to my club, but after discussing this dilemma with other club presidents, like Michelle Noecker (President of 5.U.8.), I've learned that most. organizations are faced with similar problems. As Miss Nbecker stated, "There are a few dedicated people who bend over backwards to keep activities going." I believe that the major reason for this general participation in club activities is because of how frustrating it is for sorgeone to stay excited about an activity that no one participates in. Those dedicated few lose interest because they are forced to do all the work to keep the club alive. That is the greatest tragedy of all. if the clubs on campus do anything. My reply to that question is simply that they do only what students want than to do. the amazing things that students could accomplish on campus. So the next time you are bombarded with W . i ij thoughts that Hazleton has nothing to offer, think about getting involved with a club! There are over 1100 students on campus is over 1100 voices that can shout for changes. The Hazleton Campus has various clubs and organizations at your disposal. Don't let then go to waste. active! Get involved! There is more to life than just chugging a Moosehead. I am constantly asked It is time we realize WHAT IS R.O.TC. ? By CPT. ARTHUR CDT Li 1214!i141: of the Department. of Military Science. It exists to give students an opportunity to study the relationship military and civilian affairs, - that organization, and military skills. Interested students can pursue a camission in the active Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, or may also enroll in the program for up to 2 years without any military AND NEIL Army R.O.T.C. is part (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14) between military
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