THE BEHREND BEACON The Snowball Dance: tradition and legacy at by Valerie Hammond staff writer The Penn State Behrend Snowball Dance that will take place this Saturday night is yet another occassion for students to celebrate. But what many students don't know is that this very same dance existed long before any of them were even born. The first Snowball Dance, held in 1950, was called the Sno-ball, and was the first semi-formal dance at the school. Also referred to as the "Dance of the Semester," it was held off campus at the Masonic ballroom in Erie. There, couples danced the night away to the sounds of Neil Charles and his ten-piece orchestra, one of the most popular local bands in Erie at the time. Admission for the dance was $2.00 per couple. The Sno-ball dance always took place shortly before students left for Christmas break. Christmas was a much bigger event on campus then, also. Yuletide festivities began early in December when students and faculty would decorate the campus beginning with the "hanging of the greens." They would proceed to trimming the tree in the student union and having hot chocolate before sledding down by the picnic grove. Area bowling alleys offer a good old time for college students by Christine Kleck staff writes Erie's local bowling lanes have ev erything you need to bring out your kingpin within. No matter where you live, or when you have free time, there is a bowling alley for you. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are or how much extra money you have, bowling is definitely an inex pensive and fun way to chase away those winter blues. Eastland Bowling is conveniently located for dorm residents at 3729 McClelland Ave, across the street from the East 38th Street Country Fair. Open Bowling takes place Sat urdays during the day from noon to 5 p.m. The price is only $2.00 per per son per game, and shoe rental is only $l.OO a pair. Public Glow Bowling to music and lights is held on Friday and Saturday nights from 12:15 a.m. to 2:45 a.m. Admission price, for unlimited bowl ing, is only $B.OO per person, while shoe rental is free. Tuesday is Col lege Glow Bowling Night. From 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. admission is only $5.00 per person for unlimited bowl- Dear Jane, I caught my boyfriend looking at pornography on line. He acted like it was no big deal! It bothers me to think that he probably does it all the time. I don't even think I could talk to him about it, let alone tell him to stop. What can I do? Grossed Out Dear Very Confused Girl, There is absolutely nothing wrong with your boyfriend looking at por nography. Many people have reli gious and moral problems with por nography, but ifyou were a religious zealot, I don't think your guy would have, "acted like it was no big deal." So, my guess is that you are taking it personally. Do you think he looks at pornography because he isn't happy with you? If that c what's eating you, you can calm down. Looking isn't cheating, it is just looking. If you would consider your relationship pretty happy, and he has never shown any discontent, things are fine. It is natural for guys to look at girls on the street, in magazines, and on the Internet. Trust me, if your boyfriend The evergreen that now towers over Dances in the fifties were very sparkling stars, tinkling bells, holly, the theater building and Turnbull elaborate affairs. Decorations were and mistletoe. One year, an old- An early dance at Penn Hall used to be much smaller, and especially important, and the Sno was also strung with twinkling lights. ball was no exception. Each year The dance was a continuation of traditional Christmas decorations these Christmas festivities. were part of the decor, including ing. Shoe rental is tree. For more information about Fastland Bowling, call 825-5990. Eastway Lanes is also conveniently located for on-campus residents at 4110 Buffalo Road, next to Wendy's. Open howling takes place on Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday nights after 9 p.m. Public howling is held as well, on Fridays after midnight, and Saturdays after 11 p.m. The lanes are open to the public all day during the week. All sessions are only $2.00 per person per game. With a college ID, shoe rental is free! If you get hungry after a long day of bowling, check out the kitchen at Eastway for a reasonably priced, tasty treat. For more information about Eastway Lanes call 899-9855. Greengarden Lanes is located at 1583 West 38th Street, next to Creditron. Open bowling is held Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the week, pub lic bowling is held after 9 p.m. Open bowling takes place as well on Sun days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and after 8:30 p.m. The prices are as follows. Mon day through Friday, pay only $1.85 DIII and ever met one of those zero-body-fat, incredibly over endowed (in the chest area) women on the street, he would probably be too scared to talk to her. And she wouldn't give him the time of day. Why don't you think you can talk to him about it? He wasn't freaked out when you "caught" him, so he thinks it is normal. And he's right. So, talk to him. You can't tell him to stop. If you did, he wouldn't stop. He'd just do it behind your back and maybe feel guilty for it. You do need to tell him it bothers you though. That way, he can make sure you don't walk in on him again (i.e., lock the door). You won't find many guys who don't look. You might not find any. Ifyou like this guy, except for the Internet porn, drop the issue completely. Dear Jane, My good friend said it hurt like hell the first time she had sex. I am think ing of becoming sexually active, but I'm afraid of the pain. Is there any way to avoid it? FEATURES per person, per game. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, pay just $2.00 per person, per game. On Friday and Saturday nights from midnight to 2:30 a.m., you can bowl to music and lights at "Rock and Bowl." The price is $lO.OO per person for unlimited bowling. Shoe rental is always $l.OO per pair. For more information about Greengarden Lanes, call 864-2642 Rolling Lanes is located at 3304 Zuck Road. Open bowling on Mon day is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and af ter 9 p.m. Public bowling on Tues day, Wednesday, and Friday is from II a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and after 9 p.m. Open bowling on Saturday is from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and after midnight. Admission Price is only $2.05 per person, per game. Shoe rental is al ways $l.OO per pair. For more in formation about Rolling Lanes call 838-7681. Chase away those winter blues with a trip to a bowling alley near you. You don't have to own your own ball, be a pro, or go broke to have a good time, and no matter where you live there is a bowling lane nearby. Dear Sensitive, It may have hurt for your girl friend, but it doesn't have to hurt fo you. Some of the reasons sex migh hurt the first time include: 1. Not enough foreplay (this relaxe the muscles and usually solves prob lem #2) 2. Not enough lubrication (you should be using a condom, so mak' sure it's lubricated) 3. Going too damn fast (usually his fault, so tell him to start slow) 4. The girl being too tightened u. because she:; scared it will hurt All of this should help, but there is no guarantee that it won't hurt. If i does hurt, it is really not that bad. I it was, the world would not be so populated. If you have a question about sex o relationships (and who doesn't?!) write to Jane. Leave your letters in the Beacon mailbox marked "Jane," or email Jane a dickandjane@wildmail.com. Sensitive FEBRUARY 25, 2000 FILE PHOTO fashion sleigh was the center of attention. At a later dance in 1957, the main attraction was a revolving twenty-foot high evergreen tree Some UM WM ME VESPER- , „ 50 NC FOGIKS UP MTN HER MA RI 00i SAVONA Y MIGHT, . H R O S c 0 P E adorned with lights. The revolving pedestal on which the tree sat was the creation of the engineering students Along with the decorations, the music was a main attraction at the dance. At a time when Elvis had yet to break out onto the stage, the big band era offered students swing and classical music to dance to. As a result, the early Sno-ball dances were large, well-attended events. The gymnasium was always jam-packed, and faculty and students alike were a part of the occasion. Like most dances of the time, the Sno-ball always had refreshments and a receiving line. The ladies received favors, and the men boutonnieres. The ladies also had what were called dance cards. These were small booklets with an attached pencil in which they would write down the names of the gentlemen with whom they danced. Guys would ask for dances by numbers. For instance, they would ask to have dance # 1 or # 4. After the dance, these cards served as memoirs. The Sno-ball dance remained an annual affair for about ten years. But beginning in the early sixties, with the changing music and dancing styles, big bands such as Neil Charles began to lose popularity. People Mai ME N YOl4 'OWE ARE lEENCG AO WO. THIS IS A LAMY, $0 GO PC SOME Wm THAI' IS SO MUD IAN Aries (March 21-April 19). Head's up you never know about the worm. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Spend a little extra time in the library this week. Gemini (May 21-June 21). Enjoy a night of sled riding for a stress reliever. Cancer (June 22-July 22). No limits baby! Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Watch your step Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Watch the AMCC tournament. You might learn something Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Read a book just for the hell of it. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Mango. It's time to tango. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).Your hell is the closet you're stuck inside. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Gear up for St. Patty's Day. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb 18). Strive as far as the eye can see. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Deep thought Rhode Island is neither a road nor an island by Bongo the three legged monkey Behrencf, became more interested in informal - 1 ; dances with small combo bands; -- ; Traditions faded into the mor? ; relaxed atmosphere we enjoy today. A In addition, the whole demeanor on r .: campus changed. Students became; involved in equal rights, and : f students' rights movements, and ( r other activities took the place of thel' traditional ballroom dances. Since 1960, there has only beeii ) . l-1 1 one Snowball Dance. This year will"; mark the first time since its earlir!t t ,l days that the event will occur successive years. The dance brought back in hopes of reviving the' tradition and legacy of the earlieV't dances at Behrend. Due to busy schedules iirt December, the dance this year waq planned for the middle of November.'" But since there wasn't any snoe then, the Lion Ambassadors decidet to postpone the dance to February 24. Last year about one hundreit people attended the dance. This yet' • the Lion Ambassadors are hoping fo4:::. over three hundred. The first three: , t hundred people through the door receive a glass mug. Tickets for die dance can be purchased at the docir.,.., Cost is $3.00 per person, $5.00 per 1 couple. The Dance will begin at 7:30 p.m, 1411 IF A PoKSIELF FALLS, 041 A CAOur OF OWPI hittsoPAY KUCoItS, lIJ A NSISY 6iAWIY , WouLP /I Mgr A SOUND? WE HE. AS Pk MS, Weir INCOUWIR twoovi tN ' y. • PAGE 11-c v~ j ' ~Y~~ ~~~ We CAN , FOR% Mt Cii4.o tvra 11 AdIL
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