Page Two Editorial Opinion- New Registration A Little Bit Easier "Things get a little bit easier once you understand." In the words of a currently popular song, let it be known that it is absolutely impossible for anyone to come through a Penn State •registration unscathed. It is quite possible that throughout the average Penn State student's academic career, the only thing that keeps him going is the fading hope that the next registration might be just a little bit better. However, as the term standing goes up the flickering light of hope goes down. Certainly the most recent registration fiasco at the Behrend Campus is in keeping with the traditional image. It goes without saying that some of the burden of bldme rests on the studentsthemselves. If it could be driven into the minds of some of the students that attend Behrend to make an honest effort to pre register, some of the screams of outrage that shatter the air at registration would be toned down to a great extent. The entire blame cannot be laid upon the students however. The Administration itself is certainly responsible for many of the problems that arise at registration. Apparently many of the ad visors have not been informed that certain classes are going to be limited to science majors or that only a very limited number of students are being admitted in a particular course. Such in formation would definitely eleviate some of the problems caused by what evidently seems to be a universal attempt at scheduling biology II at the same time. • The change from registration by term standing to registration by colleges has also caused many problems for students. This shift in procedure has made it nigh unto impossible for students with term standing as high as sixth and seventh to get health and gym classes. The advisors themselves sometime leave something to be desired. Many students find it almost impossible to locate their advisors in order to receive their No. 2 card. It is also rather dif ficult to adequately pre-register when the professor does not really understand the requirements of your major so that he can help the student choose the courses he needs. The end result is a student putting together his own haphazard schedule. With another registration under the belts of Behrend students, let it be once again hoped that things will get a little bit better Spring Term. The editorials appearing in this newspaper will be opinionated and therefore subject to criticism. All letters that are typewritten of 200 words or less, and submitted to the newspaper staff will be printed with the exception of those that are repetitions or in poor taste. The staff reserves the right to correct TOthrtub Tolitgiatt Mire fuss A,ssuriattun of elommatuntalth ilanqiimes Doug Leichliter Managing Editor Assistant managing editor, Carol Turkington; Sports editor, Dave Ruef; Assistant sports editor, Tony Alo; Photo editor, Gary Pisani; Reporters: Pam Babcock, Kathy Baker, Carolyn Beck, Charles Esch weiler, Jeannie Gray, Tom Harvey, Carol Hughes, Carol Jamison, Rebbeca La Plante, Terri Rich, Dale Carlos Watazychyn; Staff: Barb Bent Elaine Bernardino, Barb German, Roseann Leo, Linda McShane, Pam Moore, Abbie Morrow, Ken Mushrush, Kathy Pastorak, Connie Tymcio; Cartoonist, Mike Loren; Advertising manager, Bob Moulin; Circulation manager, Dave Kempa; Business Staff: Henry Fox, Robert Ha ise, 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. „ seer nut eibuw 3 l "MAIL z i oy (9.t. Editorial Policy or delete portions of all letters for publication purposes. All letters must be signed, but names will be withheld upon request. Term standing, major, and hometown must be included. Signed columns represent the view of the author only and do not reflect the Editorial policy of the; Behrend Collegian. Member of Ray Geiger Editor-in-chief Jack Richebacher Business Manager `Reh-4/Tir. 7 7 7— " kids i3ons4 hctat Behrend Collegian Letters To The Editor Faculty, Students and Staff I would like to personally thank those individuals who-make the effort to show their concern for the need to help others through the donation of a pint of blood on December 2. The response was very good. Thirty-one pints of blood were drawn and they ran out of donor cards near the end of the day. For those who did not have the opportunity to donate you may go to the infirmary on campus and have your blood typed and if there is a call for your blood type, we will contact you. If you are interested in donation in the immediate future, watch for information of the blood donor V.I.P. Day, December 18. Once again • thanks to those students who donated and in a very personal way displayed community involvement. A special thanks to Jill Selleck and the residents of the third floor of Niagara Hall for their promotion. Cordially, E.C. Masteller Asst. Prof. Biol. Behrend Collegian The position of editor-in-chief of the Behrend Collegian will be vacated at the end of Winter Term. Anyone interested should see Betty L• Seanor, chairman Board of Publications or Ray Geiger, editor Behrend Collegian . as soon as possible. Experience or training desirable, but not ERVM Editorship of Spring Term necessary. Final decision rests with the Board of Publications. Events of the Week Thursday, January 13 Coffee House—Mary Smith-9-11 p.m. (RUB dining hall) Drop-Add period ends Coffee House—Mary Smith-9-12 p.m. (RUB dining hall) , U. P. preregistration ends Saturday, January 15 Coffee House—Mary Smith-9-12 p.m. (RUB dining hall) Sunday, January 16 "Endless Summer"-7-9 p.m. (RUB) Monday, January 17 Proctor and Gamble interviews—June E ET, MET grads Movie— Tuesday, January 18 "Amazing Kreskin"—mentalist and ESP per former-Bp.m. (Erie Hall) Proctor and Gamble interviews—June E ET, MET grads Open 'I 4 -C Pig Friday, January 14 ErMWEI a l ; \
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