Page Two
Four McNally Plays
Presented Dec. 1-2
Four short plays by Con
temporary American author,
Terence McNally, will be
presented December 1 and 2,
Wednesday and Thursday, at 8
p.m. in the Studio by the Behrend
Players.
A forty year old theatre
manager is called in for his army
physical and the examining of
ficer is a woman. That's the
beginning and only the beginning
for NEXT, featuring Jim Wash
burn and Kitty Lavery.
Suppose you were Mr. and Mrs.
Middle America traveling
through Europe and you suddenly
looked out the window to see
something other than the Italian
countryside. That's the situation
for McNally's anti-war play
TOUR which included Shelley
Leibling, Dave Spacht, Mark
Attention All
Players Open
Students and, yes, even some
faculty, share the same problem
this time of year. Going home for
Thanksgiving and receiving an
anti-hair sermon as a side order
with your turkey is not exactly in
keeping with the holiday spirit.
To make your holiday more
pleasant and to assure parental
smiles when you arrive home, the
Behrend Players are providing a
not-to-be-missed opportunity for
those of you who like to hold on to
your lovely locks until the last
minute.
Student Factions
Lack Communication
The opening of Dobbins Hall marks the advancement one
step more forward for a four year Behrend. While this is
very commendable it also deletes from what has been
established at the present.
The student faction at Behrend is comprised of two
distinct and separate bodies; the resident student and
commuting students. Each has problems pertaining to their
own group. However they share a common problem; that of
communicating with the rest of the university, and them
selves in an attempt to acquire a proper education.
Behrend was originally established as a college essen
tially for the commuting student. Under these cir
cumstances, the commuters view college as an extension of
high school life and education replete with dances, athletic
events and the daily trip to school. The addition of a large
resident population presented new factors to be considered.
The resident student sees his campus as a total and
complete environment. It is in essence his home and he
treats it accordingly. Herein lies the crucial difference
between the resident and commuting student.
Before the completion of Dobbins Hall there was some
close contact between the commuter and the resident
student. This contact occurred principally in the
Snacketeria of the Reed Union Building. Now with the
completion of Dobbins Hall, even this small contact has been
removed. As a result little or no intercommunication will
take place between these two groups:
There is a strong need at Behrend for a regular exchange
of thoughts on problems that concern the student body as a
whole. A common meeting place that is heavily frequented
by both factions of the student body is necessary. A greater
combining of resident and commuting students is required
on the Student Union Board and the Student Government
Association. This is a necessary element in that the inherent
problems of both groups can be aired together. The rift
between commuter and resident student must be mended
and soon if Behrend is to advance to the status of a true four
year school.
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Bodycomb, Bob Haise, and John
Johnston and John Sherbin in its
cast.
The air supply is running out.
Warnings have come and gone,
but now only minutes remain for
life on earth.
What thoughts would go
through your mind? In LAST
GASPS, McNally allows us to
invade the final thought of twelve
persons from a nun at prayer to
young lovers.
The last play, NOON, brings
together an unusual group of
persons, each possessing a
distinctive perversion.
Cast includes Tori Cox, Bob
Brutout, Greg Fuller, Cathy
Skopow and John Reeves.
Admission will be 50c.
For your convenience, "Trims"
will be. provided in the Studio on
Monday and Tuesday, November
22 and 23 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for
only fifty cents a head. Chairman
John Johnston is head barber and
his staff is guaranteed to be more
attractive than any you'll find off
campus.
Plan to drop in the Studio
Monday or Tuesday. You'll be
helping a campus activity and
guaranteeing yourself a more
relaxed holiday.
ditorial Opinion
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Behrend Collegian
Circle K's
New Project
Is Underway
Members of the Behrend Circle
K Club have been donating their
services during the past few
weeks to volunteer work in the
Erie community. Their most
recent project involves helping in
the construction of the Erie
Community Country Day School,
a private state-licensed school for
grades 1-8. The Rev. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Kennedy originated
the idea for this school and
construction is under the three
tion of Mr_ and Mrs. John
Spielman. The work is almost
entirely dependent on volunteers,
and with the help of the Behrend
Circle K and other service
organizations the school will
successfully completed soon.
Students who would like to
participate in this service project
may contact Jack Richebacher at
899-4112. Workers are needed on
Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local Talent
At Coffee House
There will be a coffee house
tomorrow night in the Quiet
Lounge. Local talent will be
featured. Price of admission will
be free with an activity card and
25 cents without an activity card.
Students under 21 are
requested to obtain parental
permission to give blood
during the Erie Community
Drive, December 2, from
12:30-4 p.m_ in the RUB
Quiet Lounge. Slips can be
obtained in the dispensary.
Letters to the
Dear Editor,
Linda Jenness, the Socialist
Workers Party 1972 - candidate for
President, has been conducting an
extensive national campaign
tour, with meetings on campuses
all over the country.
On Saturday night, October
2nd, Jenness was scheduled to
debate Senator George
McGovern at the .Madison
campus of the University of
Wisconsin. The debate had been
jointly arranged by the Madison
chapters of Youth for McGovern
and Young Socialists for Jenness
and Pulley. However, when
McGovern was questioned by
news reporters about plans for
the debate, he had - only two
words: "I decline."
After he spoke at the campus on
October 2nd McGovern was asked
from the floor why he had refused
to debate Jenness. He replied to
the 1,000 persons present,
"I understand that Linda Jenness
is the nominee of your party, so it
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Doug Leichliter Jack Richebacher
Managing Editor Business Manager
Assistant managing editor, Carol Turkington; Sports -editor, Dave
Ruef; Assistant sports editor, Tony Alo; Photo editor, - Rege Becker;
Reporters: Pam Babcock, Kathy Baker, Carolyn Beck, Garry
Cochran, Charles Eschweiler, Jeannie Gray, Tom Harvey, Carol
Hughes, Carbl Jamison, Rebbeca LaPlante, Terri Rich, Mike Tucker;
Shelia Wilson; Staff: Bonnie Angevine, Barb Bent, Rosie Chimente,
Rosanne Cox, Sally Gorman, Marilyn Gracon, Mary Lee Heckman,
Jan Jacobs, Colleen Kennedy, Carol Kieda, Roseann Leo, Linda
McShane, Pam -Moore, Abbie Morrow, Ken Mushrush, Kathy
Pastorak, Gary Pasani, Jill Selleck; Cartoonist, Mike Loren;
Advertising manager, Bob Moulin; Circulation manager, Dave
Kempa; Business Staff: Henry Fox, Robert Haise, Sherry
Oldakowski, Sheryl Stebbins; Faculty Adviser David Daniel.
Mailing Address - Behrend Campus, Station Road, Erie, Pa. 16510
Office - Student Offices, Reed Union Building
Office Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phone: 899-3101.. Ext. 238
Opinions expressed by the editors and staff of the Behrend Collegian
are not necessarily those of the University Administration, faculty, or
the student body.-
Published every Thursday throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Terms, with exclusions for holidays and term breaks.
BEG to Clean Up
Campus Community
A new organization called the
Behrend Environmental Group
has been established. This is a
standing organization that will be
carried on from year to year.
Several committees have been
set up to carry out some projects.
The recycling committee was
set up to look into possibilities of
recycling containers, paper, cans,
bottles, etc.
The legal committee will
consist of people who will conduct
a research to see whether in
dustries are living up to the laws
and to see what loop-holes in
dustries are using to get around
the laws.
The Earth Day Committee will
organize the activities for Earth
Events of the Week
Thursday, November 18
Black Film Festival: "Still A Brother"- (7 p.m.) -RUB
Friday, November 19
Black Film Festival: "Black World" - (7 p.m.) - RUB
Coffee House-Local Talent-(9 p.m.) - RUB Quiet Lounge
Saturday, November 20
Bus to Penn State-Pitt(leaving 9. a.m.)
Sunday, November2l
"Camelot" (movie 7 and 9:45 p.m.)-RUB Lecture Hall
Monday, November 22
Hair Cutting - (6:30 - 8 p.m.)-Studio
Tuesday, November 23
Hair Cutting (6:30-Bp.m.)-Studio-
Meeting of Behrend Environmental Group -(Common Hour)
Quiet Lounge
Wednesday, November 24
Thanksgiving recess begins-(12:05 p.m.)
Sunday, November 28
Dorms open - (8 a.m.)
"Downhill Racer"-(movie 7 and 9 p.m.) RUB Lecture Hall
Monday, November 29
Classes resume (8 a.m.)
Coffee House - Barry Drake - (9 p.m.) - Quiet Lounge
Hanging of the Greens - (7:30 p.m.) - Wintergreen Gorge
Tuesday, November 30,
Coffee House-Barry Drake-(9 )-Quiet Lounge
"Spontaneous Concert" -(9 p.m.)-Niagara Hall lobby
Wednesday December 1
Coffee House-Barry Dra ke-(9 p.m. )-Quiet Lounge
Registration for "Topics In Human Sexuality" lecture series (3
and 4 periods) -Behrend and Reed Buildings.
Plays by Terence McNally-(8 p.m.)-Studio-"Next"
"Last Gasps" "Noon"
wouldn't be appropriate."
Several days later, James
Campbell, a reporter from the
Chicago Sun Times, contacted
McGovern's Washington Cam
paign office. In the October 15
Sun Times Campbell wrote,
"...McGovern campaign officials
in Washington didn't know what to
say. One campaign boss ... said
Mrs. Jenness was a 'kook and a
Trotskyite.' "
Name calling is no substitute
for . open, honest debate.
McGovern should realize that.
there are thousands of young
people today who do not
automatically accept the notion
that the Democratic and
Republican parties are the only
choice, and will view suspicion
any candidate who seeks to avoid
debate, regardless of the excuse.
It is in the interests of every
voter—Democrat, Republican
or Socialist—that such debates
take place. Voters have the right
Member of
Ray Geiger
Editor-in-chief
November 18, 1971
Day and try to promote more
interest.
An important committee is the
Campus Committee. They are
going to work on getting more
trash. cans around the campus
and help to keep Behrend free of
litter.
The group will be working very
closely with — the Tuberculosis
Society in Erie. Steve Green and
Bruce Fisk' will - represent
Behrend and report back to
Behrend.
The next meeting will be held
Tuesday, November 23, during
Common Hour at the RUB in the
Quiet Lounge. Everyone in
terested is urged to attend.
Editor
to hear all points of view—
including the socialist one—in
open, democratic discussions.
McGovern and all the other
Democratic and Republican
candidates must be convinced
that this is what young people
want.
Sincerely, •
Cindy Jaquith
National Coordinator
Young Socialists
for Jenness and
Pulley
Dear Editor,
The point has evidently been
reached where dorm students
should have an actual evaluation
of the job concerning the resident
co-ordinator. Ape man's probing
and prowling has led to glorious
success in apprehending guilty
parties who violate the PSU legal
codes (Shaving cream battles,
water battles, making noises in
the hall, throwing cigarette butts
on the lobby floor, and, of course,
after hours visitation). Our
fearless, muscle-brained puppet
has presently decided to take on
duties of the maid (which is more
suitable as his line of work) by
removing occupants from their
rooms, or making them face the
consequence of eviction from the
dorms (which is valid). One
particular example is the com
plaint-of 1 empty beer can and 1
empty wine bottle (used for
water) found in my room, which
warranted another threat by this
buffoon. How many of us decorate
our rooms with empty cases of
cans to set an atmosphere which
is suitable to one's particular
taste? I really wonder what the
qualifications are for his position.
With the use of practicality and
rational thinking, Mr. Fiorentino
could pass even as normal, but
his persistency in babbling and
evading valid issues presented
before him are detrimental to all
dorm students. Perhaps if we
acted like brainless gorillas there
could be communications bet
ween "Big Dan" and dorm
students, until them DON'T
SLIP, HULK!
Daniel Stoller
4th term Political Science
"Tour"