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Behrend choir presents ‘An
Evening of Sacred Choral Music’
The Behrend College Choir presents “An Evening of Sacred Cho
ral Music” Dec. 2. The program includes a performance of Antonio
Caldara's “Stabat Mater,” Chris Massa’s “Missa Brevts” and John
Rutter’s “God Be in My Head.” Admission is $5 for adults and $3
for students. Children under 12 are also $3. Behrend student can
recieve free tickets at 5 p.m. on the day of the concert.
Astronomy open house on Dec. 2
Jonathan Hall, instructor in physics, will present “Einstein and Rela
tivity for Everyone” Dec. 2. The lecture will be held in Science Build
ing, room 101 and begins at 7:30 p.m.
The lecture will provide insight into the process that lead Einstien
to the Theory of Relativity and consequences of space travel.
POLICE AND SAFETY
11/4/2004
Complainant reported that items were taken from his car within the past
two weeks as it sat in S lot.
11/6/2004
Complainant reported that she was having problems with her boyfriend,
At this time complainant wanted to document it and not pursue charges.
Later a call was received that she met with him and he assaulted her.
Charges pending.
11/7/2004
Complainant reported that another student assaulted her in Perry Hall lot.
11/8/2004
Complainant came to the station to report that he received harassing
phone calls yesterday evening and this morning.
11/9/2004
Student reported nearly being struck by vehicle
11/9/2004
Non-reportable accident in Reed lot.
11/10/2004
Complainant requested to see an officer regarding a domestic problem
between students.
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies
with us; what we have done for others and the
world remains and is immortal."
Albert Pike, Scottish Rite Freemason (1809-
1891)
Janet Neff Sample Center IHH
for Manners & Civility
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Piscataway Nation: Native American dancers performed a series of song and dance Tuesday in the Reed
Wintergarden. Before an audience of local students, Behrend students, faculty and staff the group of four
Native American dancers educated as well as entertained. Their presentation was part of the Rhythms of Life
Series.
ei _nt takes part in intramural mg at. astway ines. More than 20 teams participate
bowling three games in tournament style. The totals from the three games were tallied and T-shirts were
given to the winners.
Halo 2 lovers spend a Thursday evening in Almy Hall battling against their videogame buddies. Halo 2 was
released on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. and gamers lined up at local stores to get their copies of the game.
College voters choose Kerry?
By Leah Burfield
contributing writer
With the elections a week behind us,
it is interesting to notice that young
people affected this year’s election par
ticipated in much larger numbers than
before. Many of the young voters sup
ported Democratic nominee John Kerry
over President Bush. Of the young reg
istered voters that were active, many of
them can be found right here on cam
pus.
“I voted for Kerry and knew who I was
going to vote for,” Brian Mitchell,
COMBA 07, “The fact that Bush won a
second term kind of upsets me, but what
can you do?”
According to Mike McCurry, senior
advisor to Kerry, young people affected
the election by participating in much
larger numbers than before. When young
people pay attention to a campaign, he
said, they force candidates to think and
respond different and they must remem
ber to think about the future.
More than 1.4 million new young vot
ers registered to vote in this election.
Being one of those, Mitchell is not afraid
to say that he voted for Kerry.
“This was the first time 1 have ever
voted and I was glad with the decision
that I made.” He agreed more with what
Kerry had to offer and wanted to see a
change. But for Mitchell, that was not
all that had influenced him to vote. “It
was a little bit of everything. I made my
own choices when it came to who I was
going to vote for. However my family,
friends and professors had a big influ
ence on my decision to get out and vote.”
This election campaign was indeed,
widely advertised here on campus. Stu
dents stood outside of Bruno’s with flags,
Kerry and Bush signs, pins and pam
phlets on which candidate stood for
what. There were also nights when
Bruno’s was filled with students who
either had to watch the presidential de
bates for a class or just because they were
interested.
“I went to the second presidential de
bate for a class that I had and I thought it
was interesting,” said Rachel Lyon,
COMBA 05.
Professors were indeed another influ
ential part on many of the students at
Behrend. Many of them begin class
Monday, the day before the elections,
with the announcement: “Tomorrow is
Election Day. I am hoping everyone is
going to get out and vote.” Like Mitchell,
Lyon voted for the first time and her vote
went to Kerry as well.
The Erie Times News mentioned that
one reason why young people voted for
Kerry had to do with how he viewed the
Friday, November 12,2004
economy and jobs. The war then came
in second due to the amount of young
people fighting in Iraq. These were just
some of the things that students at
Behrend had to say about why they chose
their candidate.
Other reasons were that some students
felt that Bush had not proven himself as
an effective president in the past four
years in order to deserve another chance.
“I was in limbo with who I wanted to
vote for. I did not even want to vote but,
I did hear a lot of my friends getting into
the election and so I thought I should.”
an anonymous student said. “Really, it
was like picking the lesser of two evils.
You have George Bush who, to some,
has done nothing but make the country
a confusing place to live; yet you would
like to see him clean up the mess. Then
there is John Kerry who is someone new
and you would like to see what he can
do for the country. Then again, is it too
much for a new president to get himself
into, especially with the war?”
President George W. Bush has won the
2004 presidential election and whether
you voted for him or not you will have
to accept the outcome. One thing is for
sure; the next four years will fly by, and
2008 will introduce another chance to get
young voters out to make a difference.
With two new candidates, anything can
happen.