Friday, April 1, 2005
What is your reaction to the death of Terri Schiavo?
"She has been on life
support for 15 years; it
was selfish to let her stay
in that state."
Ivan Lopez
E SC 04
Senior class chooses benches, tables
Seniors had two choices for their class gift. They voted between
helping to fund the Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan, campus
banners for pedestrian walkways and providing outdoor benches
and tables in front of Senat Hall.
The class has chosen to give Behrend students some extra outside
seating. This project will cost between $5,000 and $7,000 depend
ing on which arrangement can be funded.
This year's gift will be Behrend's third.
"The first gift [from 2002] was the flagpole that was to commem
orate...the Behrend graduate who died in 9-11... and then in 2003-
2004 it was the Nittany Lion," said Tina Lanni, a member of the
graduating class.
The Senior Class Gift Committee says the reason for donating a
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Three's Company
Despite dropping out of the
race, Mentz isn't going to leave
SGA behind. The former candi
date said he "felt responsible to
the students who supported
him" and would remain on SGA
in a volunteer capacity to make
sure those students still had
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E SC 04
By Annie Sevin
staff writer
someone working for them.
Mentz's dedication is only
one example of an SGA member
that has in recent years seen
much student support.
According to Miller, the 2005
campaign was the first three
way race since he became SGA
adviser. In previous years, pres
idential candidates have run
unopposed, including current
president Soltis and his prede
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gift to the campus is to improve the campus facilities as well as pro
vide an opportunity for undergraduates to leave behind somewhat of
a legacy. It's a way to commemorate the students' time spent at
Behrend.
Donations are needed for the Senior Class Gift this coming week.
Seniors can make donations during Senior Salute days in the
Wintergarden on April 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 5, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Seniors can use the money from their student security deposit
that they paid when they first entered college. Also, prizes will be
awarded to seniors who make a contribution during Senior Salute
days.
Aside from taking donations, the Senior Class Gift Committee
will have additional information and details about the gift available
at the Senior Salute days. Seniors will also have the opportunity to
purchase caps and gowns, order class rings and announcements and
pick up tickets for the commencement ceremony.
cessor Brandi Hovis. Soltis and
Hovis, both two-term presi
dents, did face opponents at
least once, with Soltis' 2004 re
election bid being contested.
Though the paperwork dead
line for a senate run had to be
extended, 13 students ended up
running for 11 seats. Miller
attributes this increased interest
in SGA to a more politically ori
ented student body.
• "I think it's a shame.
•
• There are no winners in
•
a situation like that."
Pat Carver
MTHBD 06
National interest in politics is
on the rise. The 2004 presiden
tial election saw a 9.3 percent
increase in youth voter turnout
compared to the previous presi
dential election.
Soltis goes further saying,
"All of the candidates care
deeply about SGA and their fel
low students and that is why we
have such a good election this
"I think they should
have left her feeding
tube in."
Sarah Jordan
PSHBD 02
Women's studies enriches career paths
By Laura Spencer
contributing writer
Students looking for a timely
and unusual minor that comple
ments any major, the Women's
Studies/Gender Studies Minor
at Behrend satisfies such a
desire.
A student wanting to minor in
Women's Studies doesn't have
to be a woman. The courses
focus on more than women's
issues. The courses come from a
variety of academic fields.
"The program is so appealing
because it's multidisciplinary
and relevant to all majors and all
students," said Dr. Colleen
Kelley, director of Women's
Studies/Gender Studies.
Courses in gender studies
examine issues of women
gay and lesbian, bisexual people
and transgendered people.
Courses in women's studies
examine feminist issues, minor
ity issues, ethnicity and race.
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"She should not
have suffered like
that for that long."
Stephaine Renwick
PSHBD 02
Courses often focus on cur
rent cultural phenomenon, so
students have the chance to
draw on their personal experi
ences and voice their opinions in
classroom discussions.
Behrend's program is a mem
ber of the National Women's
Studies Association (NWSA).
The NWSA has 400 institution
al members and 1500 individual
members and holds an annual
national conference highlighting
feminist scholars, a writer's
series and several publications
such as the NWSA Journal.
The Women's Studies Minor
is versatile enough to enrich
many different career paths.
Many alumni are currently
enrolled in professional, law or
graduate schools.
For additional women's stud
information
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/aca
demic/hss/degrees/ws; or con
tact Kelly at 898-6392 or
cek2@psu.edu.