c• tent, tall Volume XXH No. 13 Sellout Performance 'The Drunkard' Premieres Tonight the Behrend Players' 'Wednesday a video tape of the production of "The Drunkard" production will be made and opens for six completely sold out perhaps there will be an op performances in the Studio. This portunity to view that when it is classic Melodrama has been in completed. rehearsal since early in the But this will not match the Winter term -and now after six excitement of the live per short performances it will be formances, when at 8 o'clock the over. There have been many house lights dim, everyone sits problems in producing this show back at their table with a cold as there are with any show. But root beer, the nostalgic piano now all - the parts have been music starts and "The finally filled, the sets and props Drunkard" begins. Break a leg! are all collected, costumes have been found, bought, rented, and Those in the cast include Frank improvised and everyone is ready Maykuth, Edward; Mark Coates, to get down to the business of Cribbs; Jeff Matson, William; entertaining the sell-out Dave Cota, Johnson; Terry audiences. There is one hope for Alcorn, Sam Evans; Margie those who were slow in pur- Brant, Mary; Pat Lamb, Mrs. chasing. tickets however. Next W.; Agnes, Cathy Lipinski. 44f 1 >4 • fitli k ,•\' • The insane Agnes, played by Cathy Lipinski, confronts the villain, Mark Coates, in a scene from the play. The back-. drops in the picture were made and designed by a special committee under student Linda Stephens. Please Direct Us to Behrend-PSU by Lynne Phillips Editor-in-Chief A meeting of Behrend's College Advisory Board was recently held with president Chester Reichert presiding. This meeting was a bit out of the usual, because for the first time, three Behrend students were invited to attend as student represen tatives. The students were present at the meeting to make suggestions to the board in the interest of the entire student body. Michael Chiricuzio, Student Government president, acted as spokesman, while Joey Kennedy , Student Union Board representative and Lynne Phillips, Editor of the Behrend Coilegian, expanded the proposed issues with their own thoughts and ideas. Three major points were mentioned by Chiricuzio to the board and were later opened for discussion by board members. The first was the possibility of having signs erected on the thruway (Interstate 90) denoting "Behrend College-Next Right." Many agreed that signs were needed to direct those living out of the Erie area to Behrend's campus. It was mentioned that various other schools and businesses have signs directing their location. For example, pictures on page four of this issue show highway signs erected for the convenience of those traveling to the Com modore Downs Racetrack along with a sign directing one to Kent -I J State's branch campus in Ashtabula_ The students pointed out that Behrend is now a college of the Pennsylvania State University system, and for the campus to grow and become known to others, public signs stating Behrend's location is a definite step in the right direction. Behrend's possibility of establishing a permanent radio station at the campus was the second issue brought to the at tention of the board. It was noted that Rehrend's faculty shows an interest in the prospective idea of having radio facilities along with student participation. Behrend would need a transmitting station and other necessary equipment. This program is being looked into with connection to _ radio station WQLN. More specific and con crete plans are underway. The last issue was that of co curricular allotment to students participating and devoting much of their free time to campus organizations. It was mentioned that many colleges give academic credit or set salaries to students working a number of hours each week to fulfill their duty in an organization. Other topics discussed by the advisory board were the con struction of a new maintenance building behind the dormitories and lighting on the school's tennis courts to be completed in the near future. Director Irvin Kochel com- Published by the students of the Behrend College, Pennsylvania State University Syr :; Other parts in the play are as follows: First Loafer, Chuck Little; Second Loafer, Stuart Siegel; Rencelaw, Gerry Glass; Landlord, Kelly Healy; Patience, Barb Jolly; Julia, Mary Allen; Miss Spindle, Virginia Dreibelbis; Village Woman, Muriel Hykes; Policeman, Dan McCarthy. Cathy Lipinski and C.J. Stent are the Stage Managers along with the following crew heads. Special Artistic effects, Linda Stephens; Graphic Arts, Susan Montanile; Publicity, Mary Allen; Lighting, Bob Allen; Costumes, Jan Aspden; Set, Gina Myers; Make-up, Muriel Hykes; Props, Bob Baran; and Music, Dave Baumgarten. A group scene above pictures Margie Brant, Frank Maykuth, Jeff Matson and Barb Jolly. This performance is the first one ever undertaken at Behrend College. An enormous amount of dedication and work was put into this production. SGA Rips Phone System The SGA has decided to take action aimed at improving the phone system in the dorms. "I can't believe Kochel knows what's happening with these phones," stated SGA president mented on the new academic dean, Fox, who will begin his post at Behrend March 15. John Claridge also gave a detailed account of the nursing degree program and possibilities of its expansion. Food Drive While most of you were sleeping on Saturday morning, a group of four energetic girls along with their advisor tramped through the snowy streets in Wesleyville collecting food for the needy families of Erie. The four girls, Barb Bailey, Bronwen Gamble, Eileen Miller and Lynne Phillips' belong to CWENS honorary society. Their faculty advisor, Ms. Cathy Sargent provided transportation for the girls. The collected food and also a donation of three bags of clothing were given to Father Guy Patrick at mass on Sunday for him to distribute throughout the Erie area. See Your Advisor Now Pre-registration is now in to the campus for advising a day process and all students con- in advance of registration. Course tinning at Behrend Spring Term selection will be more restricted should pre-register according to at that time since pre-registered the schedule set for their College. students are given priority. Copies of the schedule and pre- registration instructions are Students. who finalize and available in the Main Building. validate a complete schedule Students who do not pre- during pre-registration will not register will be required to return need to return early for advising. ~~~.,, ~~~ Margie Brant, as Mary, along with Frank Maykuth as "The Drunkard", perform during dress rehearsal. The play opens this evening in the studio with faculty director, Arno Selco. All the performances have been sold out. Mike Chiricuzio at lasi week's meeting in Niagara Lobby. According to Chiricuzio, the dorm student is caught in the middle of a poor phone system, lack of daylight visitation and escort rules. When a student wishes to contact another student of the opposite sex, it is often nearly impossible without spending a dime or breaking some rules. Chiricuzio's immediate goal is the elimination of the escort system. Chiricuzio feels it is not necessary on a small campus such as Behrend. The SGA president pointed out that the rules are designed to prevent outsiders from roaming the dorms. Chiricuzio feels that students at Behrend know each other well enough that strangers are always noticed. An alternative to the abolish ment of the escort system is an inter-campus phone network much like University Park's. "If they continue to write warnings for escort violations, the SGA will demand a better phone system," an irritated Chiricuzio stated. The long range plans of the SGA involve both the elimination of the escort system and the installation of a new phone network. Chiricuzio also stated that student's rights were violated by the manner m which the phones (Continued on Pap 4) Thursday, February 7, 1974 Commuters to Visit Dorms The Joint Residence Council and the Sophomore Class along with support from SGA have combined their talents to sponsor Behrend's first "Commuter Weekend" on February 8 and 9. "Just exactly what is Commuter Weekend?" you ask. Well, it is an event for dorm students and commuters to get together and enjoy a weekend of fun and good times. The main emphasis for this weekend is for dorm students to invite a com muter to spend the weekend and for the commuters to see what dorm living is really like. The activities for the weekend will commence on Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a dance party in Niagara Rec Room. Punch, food, and music will be provided free of charge by the sponsoring groups. At 11 p.m. in the Perry Hall Lobby, the "Comedy Caravan" will be presented by the Perry Dorm Council. Such well known comics as W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges will be featured. At the price of five cents, students can enjoy a night of fun for practically nothing. On Saturday night, the production of "The Drunkard" will be performed in the studio at 8 p.m. Also the regular Saturday night movie sponsored by SUB will be at midnight in the lecture hall. To top off the weekend an All- Night Bowling Party will be held at Eastway Lanes. For $3.00 per person one will receive unlimited bowling from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Bowling shoes, transportation (if needed), and refreshments will be provided. As a finale, tobogganing on the ski slope will take place Sunday afternoon beginning at 2 p.m. Hot chocolate will be served. So quit complaining there is nothing to do at Behrend because this weekend, there is! Stay at Behrend and enjoy the activities that have been planned with a commuter. Seals and Crofts will be appearing at the Erie County Field House on February 14. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. Advance tickets may be obtained at the RUB desk.
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