Thursday, February 18, 1993
610 volunteers needed
by April M. Bogdanski
Collegian Staff
Volunteers are needed at the
Erie area United Way.
Individuals interested in
volunteer work can contact
United Way's Volunteer
Services Division. Positions
are matched with a volunteer's
interests and skills.
"There is a definite
surge in student
volunteerism.
Students see the
value of community
service in both
personal and
professional
development."
-Nancy Lydic-Rogers
Director of Volunteer
Services
There are 610 positions
available, pertaining to each of
the job titles of
animals/environment; arts and
crafts; communications;
education; health and social
services; management; office
work; personal services;
recreation and sports; and repair
At A Glance. . .
The leader of Italy's new anti-Mafia party claims that the Mafia is now trading heroin for
weapons-grade uranium and weapons in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
ABC and Turner Broadcasting may team up to receive the U.S. television right to the
1996 Olympics. This could lead to coverage on four channels simultaneously (ESPN,
ABC, TNT, and TBS).
Dr. Death, a Michigan doctor who has assisted in 13 suicides since 1990, may soon be
out of business. Michigan lawmakers approved a ban on doctor-assisted suicide. Dr.
Jack Kevorkian has until March 31 to continue his practice.
A Chinese drug similar to Ru-486, a "morning-after" pill used for early abortion, is
seeking entry into the U.S. Ru-486's manufacturer refuses to market it in the U.S.
Hotel queen Leona Helmsley lost a bid for a new trial. The judge contended that it didn't
even warrant a hearing. There will be no appeal.
An 11-year-old boy charged with stealing an ambulance and going on a 90-minute
joyride, "is a really bad kid." The fire chief of Cathedral City, California, said he also
had an extensive record of pushing old ladies from golf carts, etc.
Potential jurors in the Rodney King case say that "they'll be fair." Several of the jurors
admitted that they were surprised at the verdict of innocent in the original trial of the
four white police officers accused of beating King.
Clinton's new tax plan urging everyone to "contribute" more to save the economy and
make it recover may add two cents at the gas pump. The more you drive, the more you
pay.
Gas prices may go up from the combination of an OPEC agreement and a Clean Air
Act.
Vasectomies may increase the risk for prostate cancer, says a recent study
A British. swdy revealed that smokers are three times more likely to die
before, the age of 70 than non-smokers. The longitudinal study took 40
years.and involved English participants.
In Roy Mon, Minnesota, a four year old boy survived a two-and-a-half hour
trauma in frigid waters after his dog mauled him. He entered the hospital
with a body temperature of 75 degrees. When his father found him, he had
no pulse and wasn't breathing. The temperature outside was about eight
degrees.
and construction. tiours are
dependent upon the volunteer.
According to the United Way,
some reasons for students to
become involved in volunteer
work include feeling good about
themselves; increasing the
understanding of civic
responsibility; increasing
problem-solving skills;
improving cooperation and
teamwork skills; and enhancing
awareness of diversity and
developing mutual respect.
Just a few examples on what
someone can do as a United
Way volunteer include walking
a dog, visiting a shut-in, and
even making greeting cards.
According to Nancy Lydic-
Rogers, Director of Volunteer
Services, "There is a definite
surge in student volunteerism.
Students see the value of
community service in both
personal and professional
development."
Anyone interested in
becoming a volunteer for the
United Way can either call the
division at 456-2937, or stop by
the United Way building,
located at 110 West 10th Street
in Erie.
News
from GRANTS on page 2
McKecseport, received $5OO.
Division of undergraduate
studies student, Leah Daw of
Coraopolis, received $5OO.
Keith McFall, a junior
communication major from Oil
City, was granted a $l7O award.
Students will conduct their
research during the spring
semester and possibly during the
summer. Grant money can be
used to fund wages, travel,
supplies, materials, library fees,
and other expenses incurred
during research.
from BAUMANN on page 1
Because lectures about drugs
and alcohol tend to turn students
off, Baumann began his speech
by stating that, "This is not a
morality thing. Drugs affect
everyone, whether you're an
athlete or not... You sometimes
have to be like a hero in college
to be popular. And that means
going against what you want to
do to fit in."
Baumann told students that
they have to learn to deal with
their problems; problems that
everyone faces.
He went on to say that the
people you are friends with
affect your habits and lifestyle.
After stating that, "Nobody's
immune (to drugs and alcohol).
It's a psychological and physical
dependency," Baumann dove
into a narrative about two of his
college friends who were
involved with drugs. One of his
friends died after falling out of a
three-story window, and the
other was sentenced to jail for
dealing cocaine.
Baumann ended his story by
stating that, "I'm not saying
that everyone's going to be an
addict, but this is where it can
lead. People depend on you."
He advised students to set
high goals for themselves.
Even if you don't reach those
goals, you will have worked to
your fullest potential.
When asked how he handles
being 'on-the-road' all the time,
he replied that, "Stress is a part
of the job... You have to believe.
in yourself."
Baumann also said that it's
not a good idea to get involved
with drugs because employers
want workers who are
competent, and "You can't be
competent if you're on drugs."
Baumann's presentation was
Colleen O'Hara's (grad assistant
at the HWC) second major
event. "We appreciate all those
who came. We hope for a
bigger turn-out next time."
Joel Adams, an eighth
semester MIS major, said, "He
(Baumann) seemed really down
to-earth...a real person."
Baumann plans to continue
playing football, and eventually
obtain a master's degree in
business administration.
Lambda Pi Eta
by Mary Zaczkiewicz
ContriAting Writer
Lambda Pi Eta, the nationally
recognized communication honor
society, will be sponsoring a
Career Night at 7:30 p.m. on
February 18 in the Memorial
Room of the Glenhill
Farmhouse. All students are
encouraged to attend, especially
communication majors and
minors. Career Night is an
opportunity to meet people
working in the field of
communication that are Penn
State alumni as well as those
who work in related careers.
Lambda Pi Eta is searching for
new members as well. Career
Night will give those students
interested in Lambda Pi Eta the
opportunity to meet and talk with
current members of Lambda Pi
Eta. If you have 1) earned 45
credits, 2)earned 9 credits in
communication courses , 3) have
attained a 3.25 GPA or higher in
these courses and 4) have a
minimum 3.0 GPA, you are
eligible for membership into
Lambda Pi Eta.
Lambda Pi Eta hopes to see all
students interested in some aspect
of the communication field as
well as all students interested in
Lambda Pi Eta at Career Night.
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