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occurred in May of 1997. This
first section is slated to begin
construction in 1998 and is
hopefully going to be finished
sometime in 1999. The East
Side Access Highway is on a 12
year plan currently. The
second phase will be from I
-90 to Station Rd., passing by
Behrend college.
Dr. John Lilley, Provost and
Dean of Behrend College, has
been one of the leading
supporters of the Highway
from the beginning. "It will
be much easier for students
living on campus to get
quickly into the city, giving our
student body great access to
the downtown district in order
to take advantage of cultural
events happening there." The
city isn't the only one that
gains access, however.
Behrend College will be
situated on a highly traveled
highway, giving the College
much publicity and access.
The public has always been
encouraged to participate in
events held on campus, and
with easier access, Dr. Lilley
feels that more people will be
in attendance. The Highway
will also allow prospective
students and their families
easier access to the college.
Even though Alternate 3 is
the least intrusive way
through, Dr. Lilley has been
quite firm on the way it will
impact the campus. "We want
to contribute to the park-like
atmosphere of the campus,
and enhance the natural
beauty of the area, not destroy
it." Wetlands that will be
disrupted will be replaced by
other man-made ones, and
extensive bicycle paths and
sidewalks will be included to
give the public greater access
to the beauty of the area. Dr.
Lilley hopes that the beauty of
the,calnpus,.w.lll rise to the level
of inspiration, creating a
standard of beauty for the
lives of students. The
Highway will allow the large
traffic volume that flows by on
Station Rd. to be handled
more smoothly and easily, also
eliminating the sometimes
dangerous parallel situation of
Jordan Rd. and College Dr.
The speed limit on the road
will be 45 miles per hour and
noise does not seem to be a
concern for the college, as
residence halls are set away
from the projected road.
Dr. Lilley is not the only one
excited about the benefits.
Harborcreek Town Supervisor
Donna Mindek, in a recent
interview, commented on the
highway. "The accessibility it
gives students is incredible.
The Highway will also be a
benefit to the Harborcreek
township, giving it greater
access." Not all residents are
happy with the upcoming
highway, however. One
Cooper road resident who did
not give his name said
"Basically I just want to say
that I'm opposed to this
alternate. AU of them. I don't
want any of them. I don't see
the need for it. I think it's a
waste of our tax money."
Lee Weidner, a member of
the Transportation Committee
during the key years of
development on the project,
countered the statement. "I
think the Eastside connector is
more important than the
Bayfront, as the east has
always had serious
accessibility problems."
2001 is the year that the
second phase is slated to begin,
going by the college. This
year's Freshman will most
likely be able to view the
construction on their
graduation day.
SGA calls on Harborcreek to
extend water,
by Anne Rajotte
managing editor
Harborcreek's plans of extending
the public water system up to
Behrend property, allowing
businesses to move in around
campus, may be redrawn. The
original boundaries will most likely
be reduced to go only as far as 1-90.
This will still cover Behrend, but
since no formal vote has been taken,
there is still the threat that the plan
to bring the public water system to
the areas in Behrend's immediate
surroundings will be voted down.
Last night, the Student
Government Association(SGA)
passed a resolution calling on the
town of Harborcreek to approve the
extension of water and sewer lines
through the Behrend campus area in
order to provide for future
commercial development. Michael
Zampetti, SGA president, stated,
"The water and sewer line coming
into the Behrend area will help
facilitate growth of the Behrend
College, as well as create revenue
for Harborcreek with the
introduction of new businesses."
The purpose of the extension of the
water system was originally to serve
Knowledge Park. An additional
benefit of the extension would be the
opportunity for businesses, such as
fast food restaurants and
convenience stores, to move in
within walking distance of campus.
Misty Holt, 07 psychology,
commented that the extended water
system, "...would be great because
it would bring a lot of competition
to the Behrend Mafia a.k.a., housing
and food." She went on to say, "It
The Glenhill Farmhouse is once again surrounded by snow.
The Collegian needs
editors and reporters
for next semester.
Interested students
should call:
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sewer lines
SGA President Michael Zampetti, photo by Jessica Trzeciakowski
would also bring more variety and
social life to campus. Maybe less
people would transfer to University
Park."
The purpose of the SGA resolution
is to show student support for the
News
water system. Zampetti stated, "The
resolution shows the determination
of SGA to promote student interest
and to help enhance the college
atmosphere at Behrend."
photo by Jessica Ttzeciakowski
ABC celebrates
its fourth annual
Kwanzaa dinner
byAyodele Jones
collegian staff
Behrend's Association of Black
Collegians celebrated Kwanzaa, an
African American holiday, with
their fourth annual Kwanzaa
dinner in Dobbins Gazebo on
December 8, 1997.
Kwanzaa, which was developed
on December 26, 1966, is a
"We need to stop the
bickering and the petty
bullshit. If I could try my
best to support everybody
so can everybody else.
And I mean that,"
Shana Johnson, 04
Bio-Behavioral Health
spiritual and festive celebration
which claims no ties to religion.
The focus of Kwanzaa is centered
around seven principles, all which
place emphasis on the unity of
African American families. The
goal and concept of Kwanzaa is to
help African Americans relate to
the past in order to understand the
present and deal with the future.
The seven principles in which
Kwanzaa revolves are called the
Nguzo Saba, they consist of:
1 .Umoja: unity
2.Kujichagulia: self determination
3.Ujima: collective work and
responsibility
4.Ujamma: cooperative economics
s.Nia: purpose
6.Kuumba: creativity
7.lmani: faith
These spiritual and social
principles were created to help
African Americans develop ways
to relate to themselves as an entity
and others in society. The Nguzo
Saba can also be used in response
to the needs and problems of
African Americans.
Brother Michael X Anderson, the
speaker of the evening,
incorporated these various
principles and directed those in
attendance to apply them to their
What do you think
about the Behrend
radio station?
"I've never heard it."
-Brock Bovaird, 04, Psychology
"I don't really listen to it."
"I'm sure it would be a good station if
I listened to it."
"It's all about business and economics.
They should have another station for
music."
-Chris Kuhns, 03, Computer Engineering
"Now I don't listen to it, but in the
future I might have to."
"I haven't heard it."
"It needs to be directed toward the
students more."
daily lives. He stressed unity and
faith in oneself and others all
throughout the year, not just during
the holiday season. Brother
Michael also addressed a problem
which is prevalent across our
campus and other campuses
nationwide; student apathy. He
urged students to participate in
organizations and other events on
campus, so that the student body
may become more unified and
stronger. He said that we as
students need not only get together
in a time of crisis but continuously
throughout the year. Brother Mike
concludes with thoughts of
fellowship, prosperity and
achievement for the upcoming
year.
The Behrend Gospel Choir
"Ultimate Praise" and their director
Reverend Keith Ladson brought
the evening to a close with an
encore performance of "Jesus is the
Reason for the Season."
"It was a powerful and enjoyable
experience and I wish that there
were more functions like that on
campus. I hope that we receive the
same support if not more for
NSBE's upcoming fashion show
next semester on February 19,"
said Erika Forde, 01 Psychology.
"The Kwanzaa dinner turned out
to be a successful event but I only
wish that there had been more
support and enthusiasm for the
Gospel Choir. After all we received
more audience appreciation at the
Behrend's Choir Concert
pertomance than we did at the
Kwanzaa dinner," said Danielle
Marshall, 03 Political science.
"I thought it was very
enlightening but I wish there could
have been more student support for
the event. I am sick and tired of
people not supporting others
peoples organizations and
meetings. We need to stop the
bickering and the petty bullshit. If
I could try my best to support
everybody so can everybody else.
And I mean that," emphasized
Shana Johnson, 04 Bio-Behavioral
Health.
-George Hamilton, 01, ME
-Michele Hoffman, 01, Accounting
-TJ Dye, 03, BEcon
-lan Kanle, 01, PLET
-Todd Smith, 05, dusiness