aRe 2 - The Behrend College Collegian Thursday, April 17, 1997
BRIEFS
Local...
No more pencils, no more books
CORRY- Students in the Corry Area School Districts will no
longer be able to carry pencils or writing implements while
riding a school bus.
This rule went into effect last month after a Concord
Elementary School sixth grader sat on a pencil that a third
grader was apparently holding upright on the seat.
Richard Farver, Director of ransportation and attendance
said that the pencil went almost six inches into the muscle of
the sixth grader's buttoks. Removing it and repairing the
damage took nearly three hours in surgery.
A school hearing determined that the third grader did not
act out of malicious intent.
Mother sentenced in baby's
brutal death
ERIE- Erie County President, Judge John Bozza, sentenced
Jennifer Lynn Shaffer, 18, to serve from 33 1/2 to 65 years in
a state prison, for the torture and July death of her 3 month
old son, Christopher Shaffer.
Jennifer Shaffer was convicted of third-degree murder,
aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.
She was tried in a non jury trial, while her co-defendant, Edwin
J. Brown Jr. was acquitted of murder and aggravated assault,
but was convicted of endangerment charges. He could face
up to seven years in prison.
Bozza had this to say to Shaffer at her sentencing,
regarding the justice system, "While the practical and legal
limitations of the justice system has amounted to a blur and
perhaps shielded the truth, this sentencing must speak clearly
of your blameworthiness about which there can be no
mistake."
National...
FBI errors may have tainted
court cases
WASHINGTON- Inaccurate testimony and flawed scientific
work by the FBI lab agents could damage thousands of past
and pending cases.
Justice department officials argue that these problems have
not changed the outcome of the cases in which the lawyers
have already brought up the errors in court.
Justice Department Inspector, Michael Bromwich, along with
five outside scientists, studied the allegations against three of
the lab's twenty three units, and criticized the world renowned
lab's work in some minor and major cases, including the
Oklahoma City bombing.
Fredrick Whitehurst, whose allegations triggered the
investigation said that "the report is a first step, but you have
to go further and have outside oversight."
Marilyn Manson concert
gets the ax
RICHMOND , VA- Richmond officials canceled a concert by
Marilyn Manson, the shock rock group, known for its often
obscene lyrics on suicide, torture and the occult.
The group was scheduled to perform on May 10 at the
Richmond Coliseum, which is owned by the city. City Manager
Robert C. Bobb said the group "was just not consistent with
our community standards."
Approximately 2,000 of the 9,000 tickets have been sold,
and the ticket holders will be issued a refund.
ACTION
NEWS Weekend weather
Si with Joey Stevens
Thursday: Mainly cloudy, brisk and cold. A couple of rain or
wet snow showers. High near 40 degrees.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, brisk and cold, with the
chance of a couple of flurries. Low for the city 34 degrees; 28
degrees for inland areas.
Friday: Clouds with some sun, still cold and brisk. High 42
degrees.
Saturday: Mixed clouds and sun. High 46 degrees.
Sunday: Clouds and sunshine, and a bit milder. High 52
degrees.
Creativity
Last Chance-Today is the last day to view art work in the Reed
Wintergarden.
A picture is worth a thousand words- Art students are also able
to display their photographical talent.
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Cause to sleep
By Eric Krouse
Collegian Staff
The Behrend resident assistants of
the suites are sponsoring the
Homeless Sleepout.
The "Sleepout" will benefit the
Mercy Shelter for Women and
Children, and will take place on
Friday at 7 p.m. in the Wilson
Picnic Grove.
"The 'Sleepoue," according to
Chris Venanski, a resident assistant
in the Suites, "is to raise the
awareness about the homeless
problem. It will be students
braving the elements to see what it
is like to be in the shoes of
someone less fortunate."
The function was pulled together
in part by Roxzanna Kelly, a
resident assistant in the suites, who
being from New York City noticed
that, "there are too many homeless
people, and it's not because of
drugs and alcohol."
Last year this took place, and
with about 20 participants they
raised $5OO. Last year money went
to the Erie City Mission and who
were enormously grateful.
This year they intend to have a
coordinator from the Mercy Shelter
speak along with a resident from
there to relate the experiences as a
homeless person to the Behrend
participants. They are also or participating in this please
attempting to get another speaker contact your RA who can give you
from the Erie City Mission. the needed information.
If you are interested in donating
Police Log
04-10-97: Police and Safety officers conducted an
investigation into a dispute between two students in
Niagara Hall.
04-11-97: A student living in Lawrence Hall reported
receiving a threatening telephone call.
04-13-97: Police and Safety officers discovered
someone had taken a "NO PARKING" sign from the
west end of the F-lot.
04-13-97: Police and Safety officers discovered a
reserved parking sign that someone had pulled from
it's location in K-lot and left in the apartment quad.
04-16-97: Police and Safety officers have filed an
additional five criminal charges of Harassment By
Communication against Frederick J. Vamos II as the
result of an investigation into harassing "Health
Survey" telephone calls.
displayed
Kissing up?- Students spoke with coordinator of the art show,
Felicia Vanßrook.
Exchanging art criticism-
Professor Al an Parker and Dr
Roberta Salper discuss their
ideat - on the art work.
Pretty Pictures-Talented artists
display their beautiful artwork at
an art show sponsored by the
Division of Humanities and Social
Sciences.
All photos by Wendy Schell
Collegian Photographer
EriountY SPecial
Olympics •is having
a RUMMAGE SALE
to benefit the
athletes who will
be participating in
the Summer Games
at Penn State
University on June
12-15 in sports
like track and
field, softball,
tennis, gymnastics,
swimming, and
basketball. The
rummage sale will
be held on April 25
and 26 at the
National Guard
Armory at 6th and
Parade from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 pan.
Any donations can
be dropped off at
the. Armory on
Wednesday and
Thursday, April 23
and 24. For More
information call
the sp ec i a l
viympics office at
456-7607.