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BEHREND BRIEFS
hrend freshman appears on 'Crossfire'
Freshman Matthew Nowakowski got the chance of a lifetime during his spring
break trip to Washington, D.C. Nowakowski, who plans on being a communica
tions major, was chosen to ask a question to the hosts and panelists on a live edition
of the CNN television show "Crossfire" on March 12.
Only two audience members were chosen to ask questions during the broadcast.
While asking his question, Nowakowski was asked to stand in the middle of the
aisle with the camera focused on him.
The March 12 show centered on the discovery of kidnapped teenager Elizabeth
Smart in Utah. Nowakowski prefaced his question with his name and that he was
from Erie
Junker Center hosts Penn Lakes girl scouts
On March 14, the Junker Center hosted a Swim and Gym event for girls from the
Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council. The event is the first activity made possible by a
$40,000 grant the council received from the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
According to Lynn Begue, executive director of the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Coun
cil, the grant will provide an opportunity for 600 girls living in Erie's public hous
ing communities to learn the critical life skills that Girl Scouting provides, while
developing the determination to succeed and grow strong.
Third biannual botulism conference April 3
The staff from Pennsylvania Sea Grant will participate in the third annual Bi-
National Conference on botulism in Lake Erie on April 3 in Amherst, N.Y. at a
location near the University at Buffalo. The session, which will begin with an
overview on botulism in Lake Erie by researchers from PA, NY, OH, and Canada,
will also cover current research at the biology department of SUNY Fredonia and
the Aquatic Animal Health Program at Cornell University
lanks for Daffodil Days support
On behalf of the American Cancer Society, Michelle Slagle in the Financial Aid
iffice sends thanks to everyone who supported Daffodil Days. This year Behrend
aised $385 for the American Cancer society, up from $l7B last year.
vings Task Force seeks input
The Task Force on University Cost Savings appointed last year by President
raham Spanier will continue to function indefinitely as the University searches
or additional opportunities to conserve financial resources. The task force invites
acuity and stff to provide assistance in identifying new ways to conserve resources.
These initiatives and changes in operations may result in direct cost savings, the
: voidance of future costs, or greater efficiency in the use of resources. Ideas can
• referred directly to the Dean's Office at Penn State Behrend or via e-mail to
niversity Park at costsavings@psu.edu
Trustees approve housing rates
Penn State's Board of Trustees approved a modest increase to the University's
room and board rates for the 2003-2004 academic year. The new rates are effective
for the 2003 fall semester at all of Penn State's residential campuses. The increase
reflects a continuing commitment by Penn State to improve safety systems and the
quality of life for students in campus residences. It also addresses the annual infla
tion of food and utilities costs and maintenance expenses, which are expected to
increase as much as 6.5 percent in the coming year.
Lady Lions roll into Sweet 16
No. 4 seed Penn State held No. 5 seed South Carolina scoreless for a 6:49 stretch
in the first half as it rolled to a 77-67 win in the second round of the NCAA Women's
Basketball Tournament.
The victory advances the Lady Lions (26-8) to the Mideast Regional Semifinals
for the second consecutive season where they will face No. 1 seed Tennessee (30-
4) on Saturday at either noon or 2:30 p.m. (ET). The game will be televised nation
ally on ESPN. This marks the first time Penn State has advanced to the "Sweet
Sixteen" round of the tournament in back-to-back seasons since it turned the trick
in 1985 and 1986.
POLICE AND SAFETY
3/20/03 14:40 Complainant reported that someone removed the rear plastic
window from his vehicle while it was parked in the F Lot.
3/21/03 21:20 Complainant reported being sexually harrassed by another
student.
3/23/03 20:15 Complainant reported someone siphoning gas from a vehicle
parked in the Ohio Hall lot.
3/24/03 21:46 Complainant reported while returning from taking the trash out
a vehicle tried to hit a complainant in Ohio lot.
"Intellectual virtue, in the main, owes its birth and growth to
teaching while moral virtue comes about as a result of
practice."
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SGA
in a great deal of time in practices and to their positions next year. They have he "honestly cares about SGA." He
games that they should either be given the best interests of the students at heart chose Jenn Sutter as his running-mate
at least three credits for their varsity and are keenly aware of the influence stu- because "she is an excellent senator and
sport, or allowed to take one, repeatable dents can have on the life of the college. her dedication to THON shows that she's
credit." I think they've done a good job outlin- very capable and enthusiastic about what
Director of Student Affairs and SGA ing their goals for next year. They will she does." Sutter also received the "best
Advisor Ken Miller was pleased with need to work with the new Senate to de- senator award" this past year from SGA.
the candidates' responses. velop actions plans for accomplishing Next week, the Beacon will highlight
"I think Scott and Jen will bring a them," said Miller. the Senators running for SGA. Elections
great deal of enthusiasm and dedication Soltis said he ran for president because are April 8 and 9 outside of Bruno's.
Student video wins Penn Dot award
by Kevin Fallon
editor-in-chief
Lights. Camera. Action. A group of The students created the video titled
Behrend students recently won an award "Set the Example" for the network's
from the Northwest Regional Highway Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness
Safety Network for a 30-second public campaign, which educates people on the
service announcement. Erika Dauber, dangers of impaired driving. The video
Keenan Hansen, and Andrea Rodriguez will air on television in the near future.
(L-R) Behrend students Erika Dauber, Keenan Hansen, Northwest Regional
Highway Safety Network director Holly Miller, and Andrea Rodriguez stand
with their awards.
Pageant crowns Miss and Mr. Behrend
by Jen Henderson
assistant news editor
Here they come, the new Miss and Mr
Behrerld!
A number of little girls dream of one
day being the next Miss America or Miss
USA. Who would ever think that this
dream might be fulfilled during their
college careers at Behrend? On
Wednesday night both male and female
students got to strut their stuff to find
out how they would measure up in a
comparable competition to the famous
pageants that occur all over the world.
The first ever Mr. and Miss Behrend
Pageant was held in the McGarvey
Commons. The event was sponsored by
the sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau. Judges
for the event were Chris Fox, Brenda
Horvath, Jill Parker, and Linda Lewis.
However, these women were not the
only ones who could vote. Everyone
could take part in the action by putting
change in the various cups for each of
the contestants that were located at the
event.
Seven girls and seven guys
participated. The contestants were: Erin
Strayer, Jessica Dearolf, Stacey Frazier,
Sara Grant, Erinn Hansen, Andrea
Rodriguez, Adrienne Schermer, Mark
Bryner, Bill Hogan, Greg Keller, Ryan
Maddock, Dave Masilunas, Brian Valor,
and Erik Woods.
Beach, evening, and casual wear were
worn. Two intriguing questions were
also asked to test each contestant's
personality. The first question was,
"What do you plan on doing after
leaving Penn State?" Answers ranged
from funny to serious as some stated
"make lots of money" to "hopefully get
a job, but I like to leave my options
open."
The second question was, "If you had and a lot of fun. Good job to all who
to pick three items to place in a time participated," said Hansen.
FROM FRONT PAGE
Advanced Video Production class taught
by John Kerwin, assistant professor of
communication.
capsule that would be opened in 50 years,
what would they be?" Masilunas
concluded his answer by saying, "a
twinkie to see if they last forever."
"My New Kids on the Block
comforter...my Rock Star clothes, so I
won't have to go back to the Salvation
Army to buy more...and a picture of all
my sisters from Theta Phi Alpha," said
Dearolf.
There were many door prizes given
away to the audience throughout the
evening. Prizes came from such
generous businesses as: A Total Tan,
Tinseltown, All Seasons Tanning, On the
Avenue, A Tan Above, Eat 'N Park,
Country Fair, Outback Steakhouse,
Dairy Queen, Longhorn Steakhouse, and
Max & Erma's.
The evening was filled with good
music, ranging from rap to country. Each
contestant had a different song blaring
behind them as they made their
distinctive mark on the brightly lit
runway. Some chose to throw in a few
dance moves, while others simply held
their heads high and did their thing.
The night concluded with Dave
Masilunas and Adrienne Schermer being
crowned Mr. and Miss Behrend. They
were awarded their crowns and paraded
down the runway for a few final
photographs to capture the memory.
"I had a lot of fun and hope this
becomes a Behrend tradition. The girls
of AZT did a wonderful job," said
Schermer.
"It was definitely a lot of fun and I
met a couple of new people," Masilunas
said. "I hope in the future there is a larger
turnout. And thanks to the girls of AZT
who made me do it!"
Other contestants could not say
enough good things about the event.
"I thought it was a good experience
Erin McCarty, News Editor
behrcolls@aol.com
Behrend student and
choir member Tony
DiPlacido takes a break
from singing to test his
strength on an unsus
pecting Italian car.
While in Italy, DiPlacido
and other choir mem
bers had plenty of time
to peruse Italian culture
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
was really surprised we won. -
The winning group said it wanted to
reach the audience on an emotional level.
The video portrays a girl whose mother
gets killed by a drunk driver. Both the
students and the sponsor hope the
commercial will encourage people to
take a stand against drunk driving.
"I think it's more of a message to
young people. Maybe they will think
twice about getting behind the wheel
when they are drunk."
The group beat out entries from 16
campuses in northwestern Pa. The other
entries from Behrend placed second and
third in the contest, winning awards for
technical merit and editorial content.
Kerwin said that real-world experience
provided by this contest is important for
students interested in video production.
"You can teach it, but until you go out
and do it, you don't know what it's like,"
said Kerwin. "The fact that all the
students were successful speaks well for
the students and the (communications)
program."
"I was a little nervous going into the
pageant because I was one of the few
not GREEK, but everyone was so nice
and I made some new friends,"
Rodriguez said. "It wasn't all about
winning the pageant at all. I was happily
being involved in a Behrend event."
After the reasonable turnout and
enthusiasm by the participants, it looks
as if the students at Behrend would like
to see more events of this nature. The
sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau planned a fun
evening for all who were lucky enough
to attend.
"The pageant was a lot fun, everyone
was friendly and was just there to have a
good time," Grant said. "The sisters of
Alpha Sigma Tau did a wonderful job of
putting it together. I look forward to
seeing it become an annual event."
PHOTO BY JEN HENDERON / BEHREND
BEACON
Adrienne Schermer and Dave
Masilunas take the crowns of Miss
and Mr. Behrend.