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Dance-a-thon planning
by Doreen Foutz
News Editor
On March 1, Behrend students
will have the opportunity to dance
the night away in Behrend's first
annual dance-a-thon. Hosted by
Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, the
event kicks off at 7 p.m. Star 104
radio station is sponsoring the
event in conjunction with local
area establishments including
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Doors open 4:30,
seating limited
by Michelle McKean
Collegian Staff
An opportunity awaits in the Erie
community as the visit of Rev.
Jesse Louis Jackson approaches.
On Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30
p.m. a man referred to as the "great
unifier" will speak at Behrend.
Jackson's Lecture, "Keep Hope
Alive" is one of many in the Penn
State-Behrend Speaker Series.
Jackson has played a significant
role in practically every social
movement for the past three
decades. According to him he
stands for "empowerment, peace,
civil rights, gender equality, and
economic and social justice."
Jackson serves as a leader both
politically and spiritually to the
nation.
President of the National
Rainbow Coalition, founded by
himself in 1986, Jackson is devoted
to education. He said he believes in
encouraging the youth of our
nation. He frequently visits high
schools, colleges and universities to
emphasize the importance of
education and a drug-free lifestyle.
Jackson has received over 40
honorary degrees and has been
presented with many honors for his
dedication to human rights and
social justice.
Subway, Perkins, Applebee's,
Olive Garden, and Pepsi.
Proceeds from the dance-a-thon
will be donated to the Emmaus
Ministry.
"It is the first time anyone at
Behrend has ever done a dance-a
thon and we just wanted to get
Behrend students, faculty, and
staff, along with the community
involved," said Nicole Pepicello,
sister of Alpha Sigma Tau.
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see page 2
Rev. Jackson to speak
Year of the Donkey
see page 4
ENTERTAINMENT
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see page 5
In 1990 he was elected to the
post of U.S. Senator in
Washington D.C. Jackson is the,
"Statehood Senator created to
advocate statehood for Washington
D.C."
Jackson's Lecture will address
issues related to the future. The
According to Pepicello, this
year's dance-a-thon is the
beginning of an annual event.
Prizes will be awarded to the
winners and runners-up. The
grand prize is a get away
weekend at a location yet to be
announced.
Advance tickets can be
purchased at the RUB desk in the
Reed Union Building. The dance
a-thon will begin at 7 p.m. on
Behrend enters new
conference
See page 8
Volume XLV, No. 13
lecture will be held in the
gymnasium of Erie Hall and carried
via closed circuit television in the
Reed Union Building Commons
The lecture will also be aired on
WPSE talk radio. Doors will open
to the public at 4:30 p.m., with
seating on a first come, first serve
basis.
March 1, and end at 7 a.m. the
following day.
A group of ten can enter for
$5O, students and senior citizens
can enter for $8 individually, or
$l2 a couple. Members of the
community can enter for $l5
individually or $2O a couple.
Audience members are also
welcome for $2.
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