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page 2 - The Behrend College Beacon - December j ,1998 SGA- continued from page 1 plained “We, as the SGA Senate, feel that the student body as a whole is being taken advantage of by li brary in regards to the Venda Card system. First, the students are un aware of this system. Second, we are being charged 10 cents per copy, of fering the student body no incentive to use this system. (At University Park, student are charged 6 cents per copy). And third, the library makes no real attempt to supply the average student the opportunity to buy Venda Cards unless he/she goes to the MISC to purchase one. We, the SGA Sen ate, feel that the student body is be ing wronged and would appreciate if the library would reconsider their cur rent Venda Card system.” The Resolution will be sent after the next meeting. Bond- continued from page 1 because once the problem is recog nized, a solution is forthcoming. Sean Mascoll, 05 Communications, said, “Julian Bond was very inspira tional in what he was saying. He knew his subject material and 1 felt proud of his representation of black people.” Melissa E. Davis, 01. International Business and Finance, said, “I am very appreciative that the minority population was so adequately repre sented by such a prestigious leader of the Black community. He was an in spirational speaker and his speech was highly enthusiastic.” Angeliquc Parker, 03, MIS, said, "1 believe that Julian Bond proposed a Trista Rupp on and counting “Live SGA President Buck Goedicke very inspirational speech. His views and the information that he presented were both informative and direct. I was glad to be able to be in the pres ence of a Civil Rights leader and 1 know this will be a privilege I won’t forget.” Erica Cobb, 01, Pre-med/Biology, said, “He was a really good speaker. His humor helped me relate to what he was saying. He made me aware that the NAACP was still a strong force in the civil rights movement for all people, not just black people." Shimira Williams, 05. Business Economics, said. "1 thought that Julian Bond was a very enlightening and in spirational man. He made me w ish I The Beacon congratulates 71 days in It to Win It” VW Beetle. photo by Andrea Zaffino could have experienced the move ment in the sixties.” Chimere Allen, 03, Accounting and Business management, said, “He said things that reinforced thoughts that I previously had about the NAACP. I especially liked the part when he spoke about one of the classes that he teaches where they reenact what happened to the students who partici pated in the sit-ins.” Cheon Graham, 03, Psychology, said, “He was an intellectual speaker and seems to like what he is doing. It was very informative. He cleared up my thoughts about the nonviolent approach in the Civil Rights move j menl.” in the News 11/08/98 Complainant reported a disturbance outside Lawrence Hall South side. Upo; our arrival the non students that were involved left campus . No action taken. 11/08/98 Someone broke into truck and stole mountain bike and tools 11/09/98 Duty RA called and requested an ambulance for complainant due to a severe headache. Brookside responded and transported complainant to St. Vincent hospital. 11/09/98 Change stolen from the change machine in Perry. 11/09/98 Call for ill student. Upon arrival found student hyperventilating which may have resulted from prescription drug reaction. Student refused transportation tor medical attention. 11/09/98 Complainant called to inform us of a student worker in Reed with a broken arm. East county contacted an ambulance. Officers dispatched to Bruno’s. Police A.nd Safety REPORT: Do you think the KKK had the right to march in downtown Erie last week? “Yes, because it’s a free country.” -Mike Huston, 03 Secondary Education “They had the right to say their view, but I don’t agree with them marching because it cost the community extra for police protec- tion.” “They had the right, but it should have been in an inconspicuous place.” -Eric Numberg, 07, Business “Yes, because it’s their Constitutional right. Censorship is a dangerous thing.” -Molly Prosser, 03, English “Hell no!” -Elizabeth Oslak, 05, Psychology -Erika Ford, 03, Psychology