Editorial Opinion Election Needed? Collegian Says Yes Although the Student Government Association election results have been tallied and confirmed, more than a few students at the Behrend Campus remain unconvinced that the issue of elections has been, or should be, put to rest. The Behrend Collegian is among these few. According to interviews conducted by the staff of the Collegian, the recent and sudden announcement that in cumbent president-elect Alan Quinlan will be forced to transfer to University Park Campus next fall has renewed the already slowly burning embers of student disen chantment over the Spring election. (This announcement will presumably be officially made at tonight’s SGA meeting.) There has also been some evidence of doubt concerning the officiality of election procedures under which the last election was conducted. Notably, Student Affairs Com mittee chairman, Eva Tucker, Jr. remarked, “I was really surprised to find that there was nothing in the constitution as to election procedures.” Other questions raised among the student body include: (1) the announcement of Quinlan moving to U.P. three days after the election, (2) the lack of identification needed by voters, (3) the keeping of the ballot box during the night in the room of a close friend of one of the candidates, and (4) the moving of the voting day to include Wednesday. The Collegian does not wish to cast deprecating shadows •on any of the individuals involved, nor even on the election itself. It wishes only to present the facts, and with these facts in mind it wishes only to suggest that the S.G.A. take whatever steps necessary to remove any reasonable doubt concerning the election and the events that have occurred since. Further, the Collegian realizes that the Student Govern ment is constitutionally within its bounds to move Vice president elect Walker Moore (See Page 1) directly to the presidency. However, if such a move brings about any further student discord, the Collegian feels that it would be within the students’ interest as a whole, to hold a new election, this term, regardless of the short time remaining. In the eyes of the Collegian, such a move would better serve the student body, and at the very least-remove any stigma which may later be attached to the office of the S.G.A. president. The Collegian additionally believes that precautions must be taken to prevent future occurrences of this nature from developing. Allowances in the S.G.A.’s constitutional system must be made to permit the proper channeling of the unusual circumstances which have occurred. A unified student body, not homogeneous, but tied by such a viable system in which students may trust, must always be the concern of any truly representative government. The Collegian hopes that the Student Government Association will realize this prospect, and take proper and immediate action toward implementing the student’s best wishes. 7 Tfce grandstanc\ by £.6. A• w« eight aft ' but if turned out that they bit own ass. w - Thz reason is Dear Doug, Ray, and everyone: My warmest congratulations to The Behrend Collegian for your achievements this year. It cer tainly is rewarding for The Press Association to see a Com monwealth Campus newspaper which has reached your level of fairness and professionalism. The Behrend Collegian, as you know by now, received the highest score ever awarded to a Commonwealth Campus newspaper in the history of The Press Association’s awards program. We were especially impressed with your news sources, you balance of news sources and the good coverage you gave your campus. Having been a Commonwealth Campus editor for two years, I can say that an active, fair and frequent newspaper contributes tremendously to an active campus spirit. By reporting the news of your campus, you not Grads Receive Degrees June 18 Seventy-three students are expected to be graduated this year from the Behrend Campus. The Collegian would like to take this opportunity to thank those graduates. Degrees will be given on Thursday, June 15, to the following students: BACCALAUREATE Avery, Ralph E. (ME), Coover, Leonard R. (Sc.), Dworzanski, Thomas A. (LEC), Fryer, AlanL. (Sc.), Holden, Robert K (Sc.), Johnson, Robert J. (Math.), Littlejohn, Roger A. (GNAS), May, Janet A. (Psy.), McCart ney, Wayne E. (Psy.). Nordberg, David K. (Pre-law). Schaaf, William J. (GNAS), Schoenfeldt, Robert (Zool.), Siggins, John L. (Sec. Ed.), Szymanski, Florence Hehretiii Collegian Beckie LaPlante Managing Editor Sports editor, Dave Ruef; Assistant sports editor, Tony Alo; Photo editor, Gary Pisani; Reporters: Carolyn Beck, Charles Eschweiler, Tim Everett, Tom Harvey, Carol Hughes, Carol Jamison, Al Lopus, Paul Norem, Terri Rich, Randy Seidman, Carol Turkington, Sheila Wilson, John Yannotti; Staff: Roseann Leo, Pam Moore, Abbie Morrow, Ken Mushrush; Cartoonist, Mike Loren; Advertising Manager, Robert Moulin; Faculty Advisor, David Daniel. Mailing Address-Behrend Campus, Station road, Erie, Pa. 16510 Office-Student Offices, Reed Union Building Office Hours: 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone:699-3101, Ext. 238 Opinions expressed by the editors and staff of the Behrend Collegian are no! necessarily those of the University Administration, faculty, or the student body. Published every Thursday throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms, with exclusions for midterms and finals weeks, holidays, and term breaks. / . The action also / y>v one \ in S.G.A. deserved \ fi-n yvlu'ch \ is not f he. V case- legian Letters to the Editor Collegian Praised 3M?? st?bb Asanrialimt nf (famtmmtiiiraltf} (EamjniB*B Doug Leichliter Edifor-in-chief y The aof / c »r>lv<sie(ic.f<e d ( -rive «*ef fAdf. \ ISiot/cr#** itfU/htUi \ I r»*Y kz.*''ery <“■> eirwforfrfass*^ only publicize events, but you also create a need to be filled - that is, a desire to be active. To some extent, your campus is as active as its newspaper has been. And as I’ve said at conferences, a good newspaper is respected, but it usually is not liked by the power structure. Fundamentally, the student press is a powerful element of change, and if it is used with a high level of editorial conscience and desire to be fair, its worth is tremendous. But I’m sure students at your campus do not need to be told this. Again, my congratulations, and at the same time my recognition of your dedication and service. The Press Association is proud to be associated with The Behrend Collegian. Sincerely, Gary K. Fisher Vice President for Newspapers Temple Available Dear Editor, Due to the lack of funds and (GNAS). MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Almeda, Robert J., Boam, Douglas, Brunner, Thomas W., Cantlon, James C., Dougherty, Frank E., Foreman. David R., Grusha, John, Hajnik, Raymond M., Heimbach, Kim P., Hoover, Douglas A., Hornyak, James J., Jaworowicz, Robt. A., Lackovic, Thomas E. (DDT), Lawrence Merlin, Long, John P., Lucero, Peter N., McCandless, Timothy, Besgoda, James H., Seib, Richard E., Stewart, Donald A. Sullivan, Richard M., Tymoschenko, Terry T.,. Wagner, Richard E., Wolfe,' Daivid' W, Knepper, James F. Member of F*»pnK]y ; a l very 14* d sti/f'd '+h'nq to 4?j hap anAy r k- Jack Ridienbadier Business Manager time,Tempus was only able to be produced once this year. Because of this, the number of activities and organizations covered had to be limited. However, the policy for the future is that Tempus wiil appear once a term (a term magazine). A folio will be given in the Fall Term with the pur chase of the first edition. This folio will also hold the Winter and Spring Editions. With the magazine being published each term, it will enable the staff to cover a wider range of activities and organizations. The price of the publication will be either $2.00 per edition or $5.00 per year. Due to the limited supply of the first edition of Tempus, the sales will be maintained on a first come-first-serve basis. Thank you, Tempus Staff Girls Basketball There will be a meeting for Girls Basketball in Erie Hall Thursday, June 8. Any girls in terested in playing next year should attend. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Bebko. James, Bosko, Dennis F„ Castano, Stephen D., Downor, Johnny S., Ewig, Robert G., Fiorelli, Angelo P., Gable, Richard J., Hinds, Timothy F., Long, Randall J., Lucas, Carl S. Jr., Widdowson, Raymond L. Mellon. Paul Napierkowski, Kenneth, Ore, Stephen J., Ottaway, Terry L„ Pasqynski, Jerome H., Schmiedecke, Ludwig,.Schoffstall, Thomas J., Selman. Jeff D., Venesky, Anthony J., Venturella, John V., Winkelman, Richard A. 2-BISINESS Colter, Timothy W., Diraimo, Thomas S., Freese, Kimberly P., Gerlach. David T„ Krolczyk, Richard R., Kuvshinikov, Michael, Kyle, James A. 111, Roseberry. Christine, Schell, William j., Scott, Eileen Y., Shontz, Mary Ann. Editorial Policy 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 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. f&jT THE#, YOTA -poo mNi FOUCS 1 llovLQ TWO &ooc> healthy Parts for [AWMfcS BAIMIVET Ott. SCwV / 1
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