Heitrettii Collegian Volume XXIII No. 23 I - " v ; . • . w , T'‘ 2S JKI % J Spring Arts Festival A jazz group from Erie entertained several Behrend students, Saturday, May 13 - during the Spring Arts festivities. This group was one of the many attractions on campus for the weekend activities. RSU Researches Student Expenses Five-hundred and three un dergraduate students at Penn State who were surveyed by Student Affairs Research for annual educational expenses reported that dormitory and fraternity students can expect to spend nearly the same, but University Park off-campus students “can expect to pay more on the average for room and board.” All campuses of the University charge the same for room and board - $1,065 - while fraternities reported spending $1,068. Off campus students reported spending substantially more annually on room and board than did either on-campus students or fraternity members. Student Affairs Research feels that this comparison may not be as reliable because of a poor response from students living off campus, according to Ralph Locklin, associate director. Students living off-campus in private homes or apartments at the Commonwealth Campuses reported an average room and board cost of $1,116, depending on the type of residence and the amount spent on food. All students reported spending roughly the same - $l5O a year - on books and educational supplies. Students in the Colleges of Arts and Architecture, Earth and Mineral Sciences and Engineering said they spent from $3O to $4O more a year. Clothing costs were on the average the same for all students, in that the average reported was $153, almost one- Vote Today Sapporf S.OA third of which is spent at the beginning of the Fall term. The cost of incidentals for a year was reported at $lBO, or about $5 a week. Transportation expenses varied greatly, according to the report. The average yearly cost was 'reported as $BO a year, with males spending on the average $2O more than females. Com muter students reported spending an average of $ll6 annually, or $36 more than non-commuters. The report concluded that the biggest factor in determining the amount spent by a Penn State student annually is place of residence. Total costs for on campus students were $2594 for Commonwealth Campus students and $2624 for University Park students (reflecting a $3O tuition difference). The same costs for off-campus University Park students were reported much higher, (but again less reliable because of poor response), while off-campus Commonwealth Campus students reported total costs of $2627. Penn State Holds Press Gathering The Press Association of Commonwealth Campuses will hold its annual Awards Banquet in conjunction with its Spring Business Conference June 2 and 3 at the University Park Campus. Student newspaper editors and staff members from the -cam puses will arrive for an opening General Assembly in the Hetzel Union Building at 1 p.m. June 2. Nominations for 1972-73 officers will take place with election of officers taking place the following day. The Awards Banquet will be held at the Nittany Lion Inn Friday evening at 6:30. Both publication and individual awards will be presented to newspapers and staff members to recognize outstanding jour nalistic achievement. First-place Published by the Students of the Behrend Campus of the Pennsylvania State University Station Road, Erie, Pa. 16510 SGA Candidates Main issues of El by Carol Turkington Staff Reporter A “semiformal” debate bet ween incumbent Student Government President A 1 Quinlan and Art Muchow kicked off the election rally for the SGA of ficials and representatives Tuesday, May 23, before a crowd of about 65 students, in an attempt to familiarize the students with the views of thecandidates. Quinlan Speaks Quinlan (6-ComDev-Erie)- listed the main ideas he plans to endorse if elected: establishment of a commuter committee (consisting of 3-5 students who will meet with the executive committee or attend SGA meetings; §ossibly working with ecurity Force concerning parking problems, etc) poll conducted during third or fourth week to determine which speakers students want. Orientation plans including extensive training of student Candidates Present S.G.A. Views * Due to an oversight on the part of the Behrend Collegian, the names and speeches of two SGA can - didates were ommitted in the locfr iccnp , Tim Caffion (3, Bus, Erie) is running for the position of representative on the SGA. He is very much concerned with the rift between the commuter and the dormitory students and would like to see something done about it next year. He would also like * to push toward a more active " campus both socially and - educationally. Ramona Cwon, (3,-'LA, * Coraopolis) stated that, “if chosen for Student Govern ment representative I plan to be impartial in my views and -, open-minded, taking in all ' sides of an issue. I also plan to spend all the time needed to revise the things we think are bad and progress the things we know are good.” We would also like to acknowledge the fact that Mike Chiricuzio is opposing Ken Mushrush for the second vice presidency. publication trophies are spon sored by various newspapers across the State. Awards to be presented are Best Newspaper, Most Improved Newspaper, Best Advertising, Best Layout, Best News Coverage, Best Sports Coverage, Best Editorial Page and Best Photography. In addition, several awards are presented for in dividual articles. Doug Leichliter, Editor-in-chief of the Behrend Collegian, said, “The Collegian is very happy to be able to send a large protion of the staff to the conference this spring. The Press Association conferences have proven very fruitful in the past and we are looking forward to this one this spring. I feel that we have earned it.” advisors, printed slips of paper informing freshmen of various organizations (SGA, JRC, SUB, Collegian), complete lists of SGA member’s names, addresses, phone numbers; dates and places of SGA meetings and summaries of what the SGA does. He also advises working with the RA’s during their 3- day orientation period con cerning SGA, and having members knock on dorm doors to discuss the purpose of SGA posting SGA minutes on every ouilding Quinlan proceeded to list the achievements of die past SGA which he intends to continue which include the faculty evaluation program, an evaluation of faculty advisors, a student book exchange, and monthly dorm meetings. Art Muchow, presidential candidate, bases his platform on an effort at making the SGA a more relevant branch of the student body. “I feel the SGA hasnlt gotten to the students. It hasn’t really been a represen tative body. I’m going to tty to bring the SGA and the students closer together. Muchow’s ideas include: assigning each SGA member 50 students who he will con tact periodically throughout the year in an attempt at keeping the student nody informed. ~ continuation of the book ex- change continuation of the Spring Arts Festival talent show for retarded children student polls for speakers itemized bills for dorm damages cheaper parking rates alteration of time .of SGA meetings to Common Hour (Tuesday, Thursday, 3rd period) New Programs Charlie Rainey, candidate for Ist vice president, stated that. “I’m sure I can initiate some new programs.” These include getting the students to back and support SGA related activities. The purpose is to act as a voice, on academic, recreational, and social activities. Commuters must be involved. They make up 60 per cent of the student body. I realize this isn’t going to be an easy task. But I’m willing to try.” Walker Moore (10-GAAS-New Castle), candidate Ist vice president, commented that f ‘Shapp is making us pay more but he's not giving us money for buildings. We’re not getting screwed by the students, the SGA, the administration, but the state legislature. . .the com muters come, go to classes, go to work, and go home. . .1 can’t make any promises.” Questioned as to his reason for running for the The canine “stuff” is not an addition to the Pinkerton Security Force. She belongs to Tip Dworzanski, a senior student in the College of Human Development, L.E.C. division who is doing an eight-week intership with this agency. Thursday, May 25, 1972 Debate ection vice presidency. Moore responded,.“l like activity. I don’t like to see people getting screwed. (I see) the SGA as the only viable organ ( of the student body) that has any power to talk to the administration.. .you can’t §et the students to do anything ut as a member of SGA you supposedly have the power of the students behind you.’’ Student Responsibility Mike Chiricuzio, 2nd vice presidential candidate, expressed the fact that past presidents and representatives . have been commuters and that they are represented. “In an attempt to §et the students to understand GA there will be a monthly bulletin to let the student know what is going on. We should get a written record of voting of SGA. I don’t feel personally I can reach as many .students as have previously been mentioned. It is the student responsibility to find out.” Ken Mushrush (9-GAAS-Erie) 2nd Vice Presidential candidate, was not present for comment. The representatives were next on the program of speakers. Mona Cwon stated that “if I’m chosen I want to revise the things that are bad.. .1 would like to see revisions in visitation, with an increase in visitation hours, if that’s what the students want.. .1 would like to see the elimination of letters being sent home for warnings.” Kevin Fitzgibbon (3-EET- Pittsburgh)-stated that “presenly I serve in SGA as a representative. I would try my oest, try to put myself out, but it’s mostly up to the students. ” SGA Effective Kim Anderson (6-CommDev- Meadville)) - said “I’ve been on SGA all year, and served as treasurer this term. I feel the students need this student representation. It’s important to Behrend.” Dee Dee Gordon (3-Math- Pittsburgh) - Thought that this year the SGA was “really ef fective.” “I would like to see more revision on the knowledge of the campus (for incoming students) and better student advisers. I think SGA should take part in voter registration and should take an active part in voting.” Bill MacTabgart asked “how many people here are com muters? (5) You wonder why there is no representation! ’ ’ AI Davis expressed his “exasperation”. . .“I’m sick and tired of people saying “all the apathy”. I realize there is apathy. I spent more hours than anybody on the Arts Festival and the Book Exchange. I’m sick of shoving it down people’s throats. All that time (spent complaining about apathy) could be spent on more important issues.” Representative candidate Rob Hicks was not present for com ment.
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