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By Jim Martin
Executive Editor
School days, school days, dear
old golden rule days...as that song
of your childhood rum. Now that
school days are once more upon
m, it's called College and going to
class.
What articles I've been reading
concerning college classes in Erie
County and nationwide said that
for the overwhelming majority
the enrollment is up. Military
service (ex-) personnel are
hurriedly taking advantage of the
educational act. As of March Ist
ma military bene fi ts have been
ny
cut from the enticing provisions
provided by the government for
the vet which were his, due to the
war years, such as the govern
ment picking up the check on the
college education. High school
grads are being pressed by their
parents to earn a college degree
and "make good.' It's un
derstandable why these people
are filling seats, it deals with
tradition. In the United States,
tradition is that Mom and Dad
provide a better life for their
offspring than they attained. The
college route can answer that
call. Plus there is the self
determination the high school
grad carries within, and also the
businessman enrolled in Con
tinuing Education. Also, the
economic status and the lack of
desired jobs for the individual has
tossed many people into the role,
once again, as the student.
So why are all of us so guntho
on a college education?
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college degree is that it will
provide the best or the most
profitable avenue for one to ac
complish all his desired goals be
they wealth, property, health,
satisfaction and-or happiness.
Reading recently in the Erie
Times (no less), a Carnegie
Commission study, a professor
found "that college students not
only earn more than a high school
grad, but have steadier em
ployment (if you are first em
ployed!) throughout their
working lives, much lower
unemployment rates, much
longer vacations, many more
fringe benefits such as health and
retirement plans and are much
more satisfied with the work they
are doing." (Ahh, it's too good to
believe. So many of one's goals
fulfilled, it can't be? )
There stands good reason to
earn a liberal arts (philosophy)
degree. But one must be sure the
quality of one's chosen material
meets the requirements for one to
attain the desired goals. Is the
student getting what he has paid
for - he pays not just in money,
but invests his life.
So to the student, the freshmen
in particular: learn, delve into
Behrend College's curriculum.
Discover if this branch of
University Park is going to lead
you to a "better life of mind and
spirit, a better citizen of the
democracy in which one lives, a
better rounded citizen, more
capable of understanding the
complex issues in which today's
governments, federal, state and
local, deal."
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the.bittar and harsh atrocities of
a war. A freedom which, once'
won, was historically
documented as being "the
inalienable right of all mankind."
A freedom which was sub
sequently denied to a race of
people who were undeniably
instrumental in the formation of
America's success. A freedom
denied to all men of darker color -
all Black men.
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There is ample evidence that
many, probably most, students
are more comfortable and learn
better in familiar surroundings,
among familiar people. The
quality of the education is more
apt to depend on the quality of the
teachers than the text or the
name of the educational in
stitution.
The student must familiarize
himself with his professor and
ask him questions, repeatedly if
need be. If you are not satisfied
with the answer, read the text and
pose that question's meaning in
other, better chosen words. But
be satisfied with the reply. Size
up that instructor. Watch-out for
the entertainer, the comedian.
Taking light on some issues and
class room laughter is needed,
though not excessively. The in
vert may not sit well with you. A
teacher's position in the
classroom is one similar to an
actor, he plays a role to teach.
That role in most cases should be
outgoing, one that is invigorating
and honest.
If you are not pleased-satisfied
with the class and the molds are
too hard to change, get out. The
Lock-step need not be. The im
portance lies not in what subjects
one is enrolled, it lies with a
comfortable mental state to learn
that subject.
Likewise, if the college doesn't
fill a good bit of solitude within
your thinking, work at something
that does. Then, when self
determination - and -that com
fortable mental set is found, earn
that aglow diploma.
Until recently, it watt virtually
impossible to obtain 11 ) elear and
accurate portrait of Blacks in
American history. Either the
images were greatly distorted or
entirely excluded. Although
Blacks, even as long ago as 1840,
exhibited a keen interest in the
preservation of their evolution
upon American soil, the main
thrust towards acceptance came
only with the revolts of the 60's,
when Black History was con
sidered vogue.
The majority of Black
historical accounts today seek to
break down the negative self
images which society has im
posed upon Blacks while also
giving Blacks an acceptable and
accurate account of their History,
post-America.
A thought to ponder is, why was
it, that America, a country which
integrated so many millions of
diversified nationalities and
cultures, was so negative towards
the acceptance of Blacks as one of
their own?
Next issue: The American
Revolution: We Were There Too,
America!
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ntertainment
It has been said repeatedly that
there is nothing to do, not only at
Behrend, but in Erie and the
surrounding area. I tend to
disagree. If one takes the
initiative to discover and par
ticipate in activities it results in
an atmosphere totally outside the
realm of boredom. Both Behrend
and the city of Erie offer en
tertainment that is enjoyable and
exciting; all one needs to do is
seek it out.
Fundamentally speaking,
Behrend is our home base. The
SUB offers a wide variety of
activities at minimal cost to all
students. Many of Behrend's
clubs and organizations also
supply the student body with a
wide array of things to do.
Movies are scheduled weekly,
and one must admit that they are
not the most contemporary.
However, comedy, suspense and
action-packed thrillers are ready
to reel for the flick enthusiasts
pleasure. Also, a special series of
science fiction films are in order
for this term.
Informative, educational
lectures are planned throughout
the year. Topics to be discussed
in this term's lecture series in
clude Watergate, witchcraft and
demonology.
In the past, one of the most
enjoyable offerings for the
musically minded has been
Behrend's coffee house. The
coffee house, which is located in
the faculty dining hall, offers a
repertoire consisting of
everything from folk and
bluegrass to country rock, and
sometimes even the blues. Local
talent as well as out of town
performers are featured at each
bi-weekly gathering.
tor those who hold a com
petitive spirit, the Union Board
has planned such events as pool
and ping pong tournaments. -
The Behrend Players generally
hold performances throughout
the academic year. Mr. Are
Seim is well known in the corn'
munity for his unusual in
terpretations and presentations.
For those students who are
fortunate enough to be mobile,
Erie offers a reasonably large
amount of entertainment. The
Erie Art Center, located at 338
West 6th street, is open Tuesday -
Thursday from 1 until 9 p.m. and
Friday - Sunday, 1-5. Directly
next door to the Art Center is the
Planetarium and the Erie County
Historical Museum, which host
daily hours. All are located on a
bus line and can be reached by
taking the bus that leaves
Behrend from Erie Hall.
While the weather is till per
missible, why not gather up a few
friends and take a bicycle tour of
historical Erie? You can actually
see all of the things that have
been pictured in your history
books, such as the Anthony
Wayne Blockhouse and the
Flagship Niagara. Most of the
historical settings are located in
the downtown Erie area and
definite areas are listed in the
community phone book. If
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bicycling isn't your pleasure, you
can also be centrally located for
the tour by means of public
transportation.
For nature lovers, there is
nothing more stimulating than a
hike through the peninsula. More
accessible than the peninsula is
Wintergreen Gorge, located
directly in the campus
"backyard."
Other colleges in Erie and the
surrounding area host many
activities, again at very low cost.
Concerts, lectures and other such
events can be found listed in the
Erie newspapers.
The Erie County Fieldhouse,
which is ideally located directly
off of 1-90 (only one exit west of
Behrend) brings in big name
entertainment, usually twice a
month. The Fieldhouse also
features drama and sports
presentations.
Erie and Behrend offer a list of
activities outside of those already
mentioned. In fact, there are so
many things that I've left out.
Basically, this article refers you
to low cost entertainment which is
relatively easy for Behrend
students to attend. Following is a
list of low cost entertainment that
might be of interest to you:
Music
Erie Philharmonic opening
concert, September 23, 8 p.m.
Warner Theatre, Bth and State
Street, Harold Bauer conducting,
pianist Beveridge Webster guest
soloist. All seats reserved;
tickets are $2 to $6 and are
available at the door.
Stage
"The Sound of Music" - Village
Dinner Theatre - 1005 Peninsula
Drive playing weekly Thursday
through Sunday.
Art
Art Center, 338 West 6th street -
"Two Views From the Interior",
photography by Art Greenberg
and Lynalitvigart of Peoria,
through September 21.
Movies
Behrend - "Executive Action"
with Burt Lancaster and Robert
Ryan, RUB Lecture Hail, 7 and 9
p.m.
Cinema World (454-2881) -
"Monty Python and Holy Grail",
"Walking Tall Part 2", " Beyond'
the Door", "Super Vixens."
Millcreek Mall (868-5151) -
"Return of the Pink Panther",
"Young Frankenstein", "Beyond
the Door."
Warner (452-4857)
dingo", "Death Wish".
Strand (452-2621) - "Jaws"
Eastway (899-4115) - "Death
Race 2000", "Sands of Iwo
Jima".
Plaza (454-0050)
tune".
Miscellaneous
Erie Metropolitan Library's
Main Branch in Perry Square is
open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Also on Sundays from 1
to 5 p.m.
Erie Public Museum - 356 West
6th, call 452-3966 for hours.
Erie Public Planetarium - 356
West 6th, call 455-9347 for hours.
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