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Editorial...
This weekend, students throughout the Penn State system
will be studying for finals. The males at U.P. however,
have an interesting way of blowing off steam from
studying.
The Mifflin Streak originated in the early 1970 s and starts
at Mifflin Hall. This Penn State tradition entails running
through the hallways of the dorms "streaking." The
police are usually called in to hold back the crowds.
After the Sreak, the Mifflin Mob takes action. The Mob
began in the early 1980 s and usually occurs two days
after the Streak. Anywhere from 15(X)-3000 people
participate, mostly men. The men travel from dorm to
dorm harassing women by yelling things like "tits on
glass," in an attempt to get women to undress in the
windows. Because there is such a large number of
"mobsters," the police have difficulty controlling the
event.
Study lounges are closed during the Mob, and women are
told to close their curtains and turn off the lights. If the
women are caught flashing lights, yelling things, or being
in the windows stripping, they are written up. There
were 89 incidences of stripping two years ago, and only
one last year.
In order to detract attention from these activities,
"alternative activities" are being offered during finals
week. Dorms will also be locked this Sunday through
next Friday.
University officials are attempting to break this Penn State
tradition because of the problems it has caused. But are
the rights of students to express themselves being
violated?
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After writing a letter to the
editor informing the populous
about their money being wasted,
I was belittled for being only in
my second semester and it was
written that I wrote a "childish
piece of trash." I was also
incorrectly labeled as a bigot and
was informed that I have double
standards. In addition, my
views were called "asinine,"
"silly, and outrageous." Get a
clue, kids. I was surprised to
hear this from two mature
fourth semester boys. After
realizing who had written these
slanders, I reconsidered the word
mature.
I believe that Mr. (Mrs.?)
Duddy and Mr. Ester decided to
try to discredit . my well
researched article because of my
feelings about Trigon. Yes, I'm
100% opposed to the existence
of homosexuality and am not
ashamed of it. In fact, I am
proud of it. But anyway, lets
get back to the issue at hand--
the budget.
For those who didn't read my
letter to the editor two weeks
ago, I will recap. I was not
happy to find out that my and
my parent's hard-earned money
was being given to clubs on
campus. (I don't need to tell
anyone that tuition is very high
and climbing annually.) This
money goes to all of the clubs,
whether I belong or not. 1,
myself, paid for my ski trips
Attention Collegian Staff:
Remember tomorrow is the final day to turn
copies. Also, don't forget the banquet is at
Waterfall. If you need a ride or directions,
office.
and I paid to register with the
Martial Arts Club. My job
with the chemistry department
was almost terminated because
its allocated budget was much
too small. I feel the money
should be put towards education
which this country really needs.
Oh, and I also was mad that
Trigon received every single
penny that they requested.
Hmmm...
O.K. I didn't find where
every single penny comes from
or where it goes to, but I'll tell
you what I did find. This
money that goes to the clubs
goes to activities for us
students, but it also has been
approved by SGA to pay for
long distance phone calls made
in the name of each club, for
reimbursement for travel
expenses, and fundraising
incentives. FUND RAISING
INCENTIVES?!?! I person
ally think that the best
fundraising incentive would be
to not give out any money and
say "Hey, if you need money,
you should try a fundraiser."
Don't you?
I discovered that about
$lO,OOO-$15,000 comes from
parking fines. No problem.
Another $lO,OOO comes from
Student Activities. No one
could tell me exactly where it
originated from, though. And
finally, $36,000 comes from
University Park. This $36,000
Thursday, April 29, 1993
editor
comes from "The University
General Fund" which includes
State Appropriations (your
TAXES), TUITION, and a
few grants which I assume are
private contributions (Alumni
Association?) I honestly do not
know.
I would like to correct Matt's
and Daniel's calculations by
stating that 2/3 of all this
wasted money comes directly
out of our pockets. A math
major? Maybe you should
reconsider.
The two of you wrote, "I
don't want my tax money going
to build bombs. I don't want
my tax money going to welfare
people. I shouldn't have to pay
for foreign aid to Russia." Once
again, I disagree with you.
However, if you truly feel the
way you say, I encourage you to
do something about it, as I did
with my gripe about the budget.
One final point. Matt, you
are the one with the double
standard. You don't like me
complaining about wasting
money, but I recall a few weeks
earlier that you wrote an
editorial whining about some
missile silo that the University
built behind the suites.
Things that make you go
`lllmmm...'
Joe Tom ko
Second Semester
in your hard
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