The Behrend Beacon „„. October 3, 2003 14 Pages ) n 0 013 Vol. LI bEHR EN No. 4 Where did the by Ryan Russell advertising manager Recently, students discovered that two of the stop signs at the Jordan Road intersection have been removed. Anyone traveling on Jordan Road now has the right-of-way when it comes to entering and exiting campus. Students pulling out of College Drive from the commuter parking lots, NIC parking or anyplace else down that road are now expected to wait until all oncoming traffic has cleared the way. As far hack as students can remember, the intersection has always had four stop signs. Then, approximately two weeks ago. they vanished. This move had been planned for quite a while, according to Dan Pellergini. who headed up the PennDOT construction efforts in and around Behrend. "That intersection was never meant to he a permanent four- way stop," he said. "It was set up that way only during the time that PennDOT was working in the area. Since we are done, Jordan Parents and Families weekend planned by Justin Plansinis stall writer This weekend is Penn State Erie's annual Parents and Families Weekend, and an incredible lineup of events has been organized for the occasion. The weekend starts with the Harambee dinner on Friday evening and extends through brunch on Sunday afternoon. "It's actually an historical event that's been going on for quite a few years,'' said Michelle Barhich, who works for the Office of Student Activities. "Basically it brings the families onto the campus. As you know, Behrend has a very family-oriented feel anyway amongst the students, so it's a nice fit." In the McGarvey Commons at 5:30 p.m. on Friday is the Harambee dinner, sponsored by the Multicultural Council. Harambee is Swahilifor "Let us all pull together: V‘hich originated in Kenya as a slogan for national unity. Behrend uses the tradition as a way to unite the campus as a celebration of diversity. In the Wintergarden Lobby of the Reed Union Building at 8 p.m. is casino night hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers. Attendees can come play blackjack, craps and slot machines. The prizes to he won are quite real, but the money used is not. Prizes include a DVD player, a stereo, gift certificates to restaurants and the Behrend bookstore In Bruno's Cafe at 9 p.m. on Friday is a concert featuring a group called the Berlin Project. The I ion Entertainment Board (FEB) organized this project. This band has shared the stage with such hands as Everclear and Green Day. On Saturday, check-in for all visiting families and friends will he from 8 a.m. until I I a.m. in the Reed Union Building Wintergarden Lobby. From 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, students and their families can have breakfast with Dr. Jack Burke, campus executive officer and dean, in the Logan House. A free continental breakfast will be served. In Reed 114 at 10 a.m. on Saturday is an update on the state of the college. Burke will cover current issues and future plans. "Parents can meet with Jack Burke and talk to him about the progression and growth of the campus," said Barbich. From 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday is a walking history tour of the campus. The tour will cover the facilities and the histories behind many of the names. 'Fours will depart continuously from the Reed Union Building front entrance. In Reed 113 from I 1 a.m. until noon, the Learning Resource Center is giving a presentation on the study abroad program. For anyone interested in astronomy, the telescopic observation of the sun may be of interest. Demonstrations run continuously from noon until 2 p.m in the Mehalso Observatory. This is your opportunity to observe the sun through a solar NEWS 1-4 CALENDAR 8 EDITORIAL 5 FEATURES 9 NAT'L CAMPUS NEWS 6-7 A&E 10 SEM Inside • Check out the Greek and Health pages• Road reverted hack to being a township road. - This means that Jordan Road is no longer a state road; it belongs to Harborcreek Township. Basically, Harborcreek Township decided to ha\ e only two stop signs. Students seem to he embracing the new setup, which is just the latest of many changes going on around campus As a commuter, Tom Szymanowski, a seventh semester communication major, welcomed the change. "It seemed too congested with four stop he said. "Things seem to 'time easier, not having to wait for two Other cars to stop, not having to negotiate who got there first and whatnot. It helps keep traffic moving when all you want to do is get home.- Jason Olshetski, a senior finance major who lives on campus, also greeted the change with open arms. He sees a few drawbacks that could occur during the first few weeks as Behrend students again become accustomed to yet another new traffic pattern in what is already a rather confusing continued on page 3 telescope under the direction of Dr. Darren Williams, assistant professor of physics and astronomy In Erie Hall at noon, scholarship recipients will he honored ith special awards and lunch. This event is by invitation only. - We are set at 495 people and we have a waiting li,t of hehAeen lOU and 150 people that we just couldn't accommodate in Erie Hall, - said Barhich. For those not able to attend the scholarship luncheon, there is an old-fashioned picnic lunch in the Wilson Picnic Grove from noon until 1:30 p.m. "I he rood is tree and so are the activities. A large portion of Saturday will he used for family tun activities. These will he held on the Reed Union Building front law n. Student organizations can do und-raisers here on campus during this time without the usual paperwork involved in organizing a fundraiser. Events include a caricaturist, games, a petting zoo and more. In the event of rain, the events will he held in the McGarvey Commons. It is going to he a little chilly on Saturday, hut anytime is a good time for ice cream: therefore, the Penn State 13ehrend Alumni Society is hosting an ice cream social from 3:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. on the Reed Front Lawn. University Creamery ice cream will he served on the front lawn. In the event of rain, ice cream will he served in the Reed Union 13uilding Wintergarden. In the Smith Chapel from 4:30 p.m. until 5:3() p.m. is a tree demonstration of the Smith Chapel From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the McGarvey Commons, the Murder Mystery Dinner will he held. Tickets could have been pre-ordered, but they are also available on a first-come, first served basis. The cost is $l2 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under are free. Students with a meal plan may use their meal cards for their dinner. There is room for 250 seats and only 212 people pre-ordered so there are still spaces open if you come early. From 8 p.m. until I() p.lll. in Bruno's Cafe, the LEI 3 kicks oil its tall coffeehouse series with acoustic guitarists Syd and Eric Hyman. At 8:30 p.m, at the Behrend Intramural Fields, Penn State I3ehrend and Harborcreek Township Present the World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks. The fireworks were delayed from orientation weekend. The fireworks program coincides with the Harborcreek Bicentennial homecoming parade. With funding from Harborcreek, Behrend was able to extend the fireworks by almost 12 minutes creating an impressive I 7-minute fireworks show. At 9:30 p.m. in Reed 1 17, the Lion Entertainment Board will show "The Hulk''. On Sunday. the Smith Chapel will hold a Protestant Interdenominational Service at 9:30 a.m. A Catholic Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday brunch will be offered in Dobbins Hall from I I a.m. until 1 p.m. Meals can he purchased on a cash basis or by using meal plan cards. GREEK 11 HEALTH 12 SPORTS 13-14 stop signs go? End Zone Summit hosted by NSBE by Brian Mitchell Sian 11 TALI Last weekend. the National Society of Black Engineers (NSI3E) hosted the End lone Summit, a conference held e‘ery year at one of the local Hui knell University. Penn State University Park, the link ersity ol Pittsburgh and the University of West Virginia. The events at the conference consisted of a sere ice project. a job search workshop, a discussion about an upcoming conference in Alexandria. Va.. and an engineering competition Friday night after the shin+. in Bruno's, Iteluend students met students from the Unikersity of Pittsburgh and dron e to Perkins tor a midnight snack. On the ‘vay to Perkins. Vernon Whartt, a student from Rucknell. said, "Out of this event. I hope to get e‘eryone on the same goal. prepare everyone for tall regionals and ghe everyone background on NSIIF." This gave Bchrend students a chance to get to know them and learn about their colleges and universities. Saturday morning, the students from the University of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University, and University Palk and had breakfast in the Multi-Cultural Resource ('enter. After breakfast, members from the Erie Heights and Franklin YMCAs came to the college for some activities. After introductions, the member., were broken into groups to begin the actin hies. One group stayed in the Multi-Cultural Resource Center and played'Taboo kN. hile the other group went to krie Hall and played kickball. During "Taboo. the group often argued NA ith the referee about kkhether certain points counted or not. The attendees had a pretty good time ss ith 'Yahoo. When both teams finished playing. the teams switched events. James Cochel, an eighth grade student from Eric Heights, said, "Kickball was my favorite activity this morning. - On their way out, NSI3E issued each of them a Penn State Behrend poster as a way to remember their visit at Behrend. Jake Hallman, a counselor at one of the YMCAs, said, - The kids had a really good time and hope to come back again... After the children left, the members headed out to lunch. After lunch, seminars were held in Reed 114. The first workshop was a job search seminar. "How to sell yourself in three minutes''. Andrew Watters taueht students how to approach companies at job fairs. He gave their a presentation that taught how to approach a company: preparation NEWSROOM: 898-6488 E-MAIL: Offices are located FAX: 898-6019 behrcolls@aol.corn downstairs in the Reed Union Building PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DANTE SPAIN NSBE members from Behrend, University Park, Bucknell Univeristy, Carnegie Mellon University, University of West Virginia and the University cf Pittsburgh take a break from their day of activities in the Reed Union Building. 'D COLLEGE LIBRARY communication and followup. Many students learned a lot from this presentation. President of NSl3l'. Dante Spain (FEL 071 said. "I believe it is important to know how to present yourself at a career fair, and I think Mr. :Winters cleared up a lot of questions and doubts on ‘N hat to do at a career fair.- Next, Gilbert Dussek spoke about the upcoming fall regional conference and a background on NSI3F. The NSBE fall regional conference, held in Alexandria on Halloween weekend, consists of a masquerade dance on Halloween night, a ariety of workshops, a step show and outings to famous places in the Washington, D.C., area, and other interesting events. Alter the two workshops, students broke od . into Ike groups fora bridge competition. Each team had to constructdn an limn, a sturdy bridge that was able to hold as touch weight as possible. The bridges were tested by putting weight on top. pound by pound, to see whose bridge held the most weight. Team two's bridge won. This ev ent tested the participant's knowledge of engineering. Atter the bridge contest, the members v,ent ()Id Country 13ultet for dinner. During dinner. many students talked about the summit and N,~ hat a good experience it was. This summit was a good opportunity the meet other chapters of NSIiF. and sec him, other c board members arc like. It also taught me tic \\ perspectketi of 1101 k to approach joh lairs, a nd it was a chance tor me to see other N 5131.: inci nhcrs and how they connect with other chapters, - Wharf said. After dinner, the other colleges dr one hack io campus with better knowledge of job search and NSBE. Region Two End Zone Coordinator :ind Carnegie Mellon student Gilbert Dussek commended the Behrend chapter of NSI3I:, stating "Looking hack. I cannot think of a more successful End Zone Summit. You are to he commended for all the hard work and planning put into this past weekend." Penndot removed stopsigns from Jordan Road to convert it back into a township road. PHOTO BY COURTNEY STRAUB
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