PALE 2 THE BEHREND BEACON MARCH 24 2000 NEWS AND WEATHER Political Science students to their knowledge at Jeoßardy In Karl Benacci ne\‘ co-cilitot first annual Political Science .leopardy will he held on Thursday, \ larch 30, at 7 p.ni. in Reed 117. Gpmestants will need to use their knkim, ledge in political science to inver simple lactual questions. The questions will he divided into various categories that may or may not coincide with the traditional subject nhitters of political science. A majority of the categories will he based On the political science courses oherect at Behrend. Political Science Jeopardy will consist of three semifinal rounds with nine contestants. The winners of each scmit Mal round will participate in the iinal round. There will be an elimination round if more than nine contestants are present. 1)r. Robert Speel, assistant professor of political science; Dr. 03:44 3/ 17/00 i/18/00 3/ 19/O0 03:30 3/21/00 2 1:05 3/21 MO xi , . ( L _ Jr ............• .annimm.- Zachary Irwin, associate professor of political science; Dr. John Gamble, professor of political science and international law; and Dr. Matt Davies, assistant professor of political science, will write all questions used in the session. The game will include a setup with buzzers to determine who answers the question first. There will also be videos advertising the prizes. Winners of Political Science Jeopardy will be able to choose from various restaurant gift certificates as prizes. Restaurants featured include the Olive Garden, Ponderosa, and the China Inn. Speel and Irwin originally developed the idea for Political Science Jeopardy. They plan for the event to he a success. "Our motive in organizing the game was just to have fun and show just how rewarding it can be to know about all the important things we include within the discipline of political Police And Safety REPOR TT: A complainant reported a water leak on the first floor, west wing of Ohio Hall. He could not find the source so he notified the Housing Supervisor. It was later discoverd that the leak was caused by an intoxicated student who passed out in the shower. A student reported receiving a harrassing phone call A visitor came to Police and Safety and reported a theft from his vehicle that occurred on March 18. A janitorial worker reported that a window in the North Door of the Stair Tower was broken. A student reported receiving harrassing phone calls science," stated Irwin Political Science Jeopardy is one of many programs sponsored by the political science major this semester. Other prcigrams include the Spring Break trip to Washington DC, the annual dinner held at the Olive Garden, and the pizza party that occurs in December. Any Behrend student may participate in Political Science Jeopardy and anyone not actively participating in the event is encouraged to attend. " In the Jeopardy contest, the students who do best will probably be students who have taken several political science classes and students who read political coverage in newspapers regularly, but all are welcome to try and see how they do. All people have to do to participate as a contestant is show up Thursday night," Speel remarked. For more information students can contact Speel at x 6206 or Irwin at x 6290. Political Science Jeopardy Thursday, March 30 7 p.m. Reed 117 Do 0 0 try WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MADE "More variety - Every time I go to Bruno's, they have the same thing." "We need a toaster by the coolers - to toast one sandwich, you have to move between three parts of the kitchen." Question of the Week IN BEHREND FOOD SERVICE? -Elena Carson, 02, Marketing "I'd like to see food that's more fresh." -Dustin Teasdale, 02, POL SCI LAST CHANCE THIS SEMESTER FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS. AN ARTCARVED RING REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE AT THE PENN STATE - BEHREND BOOKSTORE: THURSDAY, MARCH 30 & FRIDAY, MARCH 31 FROM 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE THEIR LARGE SELECTION OF PENN STATE UNIVERSITY CLASS RINGS. "I'd like to see lower prices." -Angela Holeczy, 06, Marketing -Mike, 08, COMMU "Quit serving the same foods all week!" -Zach Williams, 02, DUS "I'd like to see bigger salads." -Nichol Eaton, 02, PSYCH CLASS RING DAYS
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