; ttict o.lll{to Atta Volume XXVI No. 6 --N Wintergreen Going Downhill by Debbie Ries Staff Writer At a meeting of the Environ ment Quality Control Board, the board acted on a request from Dr. Harry N. Cunningham, Jr. to appeal for a decision from Behrend Campus regarding how Wintergreen Gorge should be put to use. The board in conjunction with the Department of University Safety had previously evolved a plan whereby all motor vehicle traffic would be prohibited in the gorge effective Oct. 1. Dr. Cunningham hopes the tremendous erosion problem of the gorge might be solved with the awareness by our college community of this valuable resource. The EPC Board agreed with Dr. Cunningham's suggestions for maintaining Wintergreen Gorge as *an ecological refuge and recom mended a program for development. Dr. Cunningham, a dedicated assistant - professor of Biology here at Behrend, is devoted to the conservation for the natural beauty of our campus and is concerned with immediate aesthetic effects and with serious erosion problems of Wintergreen Gorge. Motorcycles Cause Problem Dr. Cunningham suggested the Yes, Behrend There Is Truly An Energy Crisis There have been rumors spoken and articles written of a coming energy crisis. Are these rumors and articles just a result of energy industrialists trying to gain a greater profit off the Americans great consumption and need for energy? By the year 2001 the annual demand for energy in all forms is expected to double. In the area of natural gas, a mineral fuel, the peak of production will be reached in this decade. There is a theory that the world was created • with 1,400 trillion cubic _feet, three-fourths of the remaining natural gas has yet to be N discovered. NNatural gas is expected to last SUB TO-Pit-s-elit 'Joe' On Sunday The sole activity on the Student Union Board's calendar for this week is the showing of the movie, "Joe". This film, which deals with the lifestyle and unrest of middle America; will be presented only Sunday night, Oct. 28- at 7 and 9 p.m. All-U Day at University Park, has precluded the scheduling of any other events for this weekend. As a result, the regular Coffee House and Saturday night movie will not be held. Prices for this week's flick remain at 50 cents with an ac tivity card and $1.25 without a card: Picture on page foui. Alcohol And You Students interested in meeting with Dean Benjamin Lane and other area college students from Gannon, Mercyhurst, and Villa to discuss the topic "Alcoholism and the Student" should contact Dean Lane in Student Affairs. The group will meet at Behrend, October 30, to view a film and join in discussion. Published by the Students of the Behrend College, Pennsylania State University rampant use of trail motorcycles, snowmobiles and other all-terrain vehicles on the forested areas of the campus, particularly the region in and overlooking Win tergreen Gorge are continually degradating a portion of it. Regarding - the campus population, he stated: "If the majority feel, as I do, that the woods are worth preserving ,and managing for their aesthetic and scientific value, then I think the vehicles should be excluded from the property." Besides eliminating traffic, Dr. Cwaningham is concerned with the noise itself. "What was once a plake where people could walk in comfort and solitude has now become a place where solitude is repeatedly broken by the whining of engines and walking becomes an exercise in caution." He reported that the trails are not few nor are they in any particular pattern. - In addition, he stated that the trails cross and recross over all _ types of terrain leaving vast, ugly The first business discussed at ruts when used in all kinds of_ the SGA meeting Monday evening weather. was a proposed change in the Cooperation Necessary SGA constitution concerning the Dr. Cunningham made clear election of vice-president. As it that all people have rights to the stands now, two vice-presiderits simple restfulness and escape • are elected, the first being the from turmoil which Wintergreen resident candidate receiving the Gorge has offered in the past. He proposes that consultations with most votes with the position of experts before building near the second vice-president going to the winning commuter student. The new amendment would provide for separate ballots for both offices. for 40 years at the present rate of consumption. There are no figures as to what the cost will be to homeowners, but it is expected that the cost will increase drastically because modern man with all of his technology does not yet have the knowledge or equipment -to extract all of the remaining natural gas. We are concerned with the state of crisis in natural gas because it is widely regarded as the perfect fuel. Natural gas requires a minimum of equipment for use, it is easily .transported in pipelines, burns with little or no. smoke, odor or ash. Natural gas is prized as a fuel for industry, power generation and the doinestic sector. - Natural gas is being consumed at a rate 1 million times faster than IL is being formed in the earth. Thelv - is an enemy crisis, and it will manifest itself in the near future, if you have not already been directly affected by it... Oil Shortage Become Grim Realization Oil is probably the largest source of energy in America today. Lately, though, we've heard of, and some have even experienced the effects of our present oil shortage. But, is there actually a shortage? Yes, there is a "shortage", but only because our never-ending demand is ahead of our ability to discover, refine, and deliver ,the oil to the consumer. As the years go on, however, we will literally "run out", .and be forced to rely on other sources of energy if we hope to survive. As of now, the United States' potentially recoverable oil reserves-w i ll meet our demand for only. 65 more years. Over the years, as our supply runs lower and lower; the demand' for im- gorge be taken into account to reassure any further damage. He thinks a passibility worth ex ploring would be to have the gorge and its surrounding walls designated_ a nature center, eclogica 1 reservation or something similar. The need for a lot •of student involvement and cooperation was also indicated by Dr. Cun ningham. Biological science students, especially, can act as modifers and aid in corrections made for the gorge. Indeed, field trips and serious research projects could be carried out by students in biological sciences. The Wintergreen Gorge is a useful resource for teaching and enjoyment and should be treated with the same amount of respect clue to other natural areas. New Topics Discussed By SGA Darla Berkey commented on Homecoming preparations by reminding SGA members that nominations for king and queen have not yet been submitted by all classes. It is very important that the names of the candidates be chosen as soon as possible so that the election can come off as scheduled. The _Behrerid Advisory Committee was also in the limelight of this week's meeting. The committee is composed of twenty-four prominent com munity members who meet four times a year to discuss ways of contributing to the improvement of Behrend College. Now, for the first time, students are invited to themeetings. It is hoped that this move will create better un derstanding between the students and the community. Future Advisory Committee plans in clude a building fund for the college and a radio station to be run in conjunction with WQLN. May Soon ported oil will rise. It is estimated that the amount of oil imported by 1980 will rise from our current 4 per cent to 25 per cent. Also, by 1985, this figure could go as high as 50. per cent: Just consider what would happen. if the present threat by. the Arabs to cut-off all exported oil to the United States would materialize. Even with the oil from the Middle East, estimates loredict that all oil reserves will last only for another century. The answer then, is to begin to look towards other means to satisfy our energy needs, for as a commercial by the Oil Com panies of •America says "A country that runs on oil can't afford to run short," Three members of Behrend's Advisory Board, Dr. Richard Eisenberg, Chester Reichert Jr., and Russel Robison recently met with students, Darla Berkey, Mike Chiricuzio, Lynne Phillips, and Mike Joyce along with Dean Benajamin Lane. Pat Jackson made several suggestions for future activities. Ideas include a one night boxing tournament, bringing in a roller derby, and holding intra-mural wrestling matches. Mike Chiricuzio, SGA President, an nounced that plans are underway to discuss allowing-parking in the• RUB lot on Friday and Saturday evenings and all day Sunday for the convenience_ of commuter students. A proposal was also made to invite county and Har borcreek candidates running in the November elections to speak on campus. The main topic of discussion, however, was the lack of student participation in SGA and RUB activities. Several members pointed out that lack of money CWENS Make Big Plans Cwens, Women's Sophomore Honor Society, is becoming a more active • organization at Behrend than it has ever been before. The members of Cwens at Behrend want to become recognized as a national. organization. This means the members will be better informed as to the news of Cwens nationally. The members here will start by drawing up a petition and sending it to the Cwens national headquarters. Cwens' first project is to pur r nse a scoreboard for athletic events. Students and faculty can help Cwens to achieve this goal by taking part in their activities. On Oct. 26,29, and 30 a Pumpkin Sale will be held in the RUB'S lower level. Prices will be set according to the size of the pumpkin. Get into the Halloween spirit and buy one. In November, posters will be sold. Additional information will be given later. Cwens is hoping to help Father. Guy Patrick to organize a Canned Food Drive this Thanksgiving. Cwens will be aiding him by going to each house in Erie and asking for one can per family to be contributed for the needy. During the holiday season. Owens' project is "Take a Kid to Dinner at Dobbins Hall." Before final exams, Cwens will be sending a letter home to each parent asking for a fee to pur chase a care package of fruit and candy for their sons and Thursday, October 25, 1973 prevents many students from attending some activities but, as one attending said, the problem is one of "dance vs. dope". In other words, students would rather party than attend student government sponsored events. In an attempt to generate interest, plans for merging with the Tri city college organizations of Villa, Mercyhurst, and Gannon were discussed. If the plans go through, the cost and profits of some activities would be shared with the three other schools. Such an arrangement would allow more big name groups to be brought to Erie. The .discussion dosed with a proposal to hold a luncheon for the student govern ment head of the tri-city colleges to discuss Behrend's entry into the organization. daughters during firmls. Cwens has a high set of goals to accomplish. Hopefully, students will participate in all of Cwens' projects to help Milli the at tainable goal of a scoreboard for the sports program. Write Now! The • reception which the literary magazine received last year was very reassuring to those who had been skeptical about the project. As a result of that reception, preparations are now being made for bigger and better plans this year. At this stage, the editor is in terested primarily in assembling a staff that will be willing and able to work. They are also in terested in contributions from students, staff, and ad ministration. All materials will be considered. Anyone interested in working for the literary magazine or any contributor who either has material for consideration or .is interested, will meet in the RUB quiet lounge Monday, Oct. 29 during sth period. (1:40-2:55) If you are unable to attend please contact Mrs. Debbie Horne, ~ faculty advisor, or call Doug Julius, editor, as soon as possible at 899-4126 after 6 p.m. any evening.
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