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From The Desk Of The Editor
Last Saturday evening I had
the pleasure of going to an in
formal gathering and meeting a
few candidates from the same
political party who were running
for public office. In addition to
talking to the candidates about
where they stand and why they
should be elected, I also found
myself listening to their followers
telling me why they are backing
these men.
When I left, a little over an hour
later (later I couldn't take much
more), I began to analyze just
what I had gone through.
Were the people I was talking
to telling me the way it is, or were
they telling me the way they
thought I would want it to be?
Were those informal discussions
a brain storming session, or were
Now that you’ve dragged
through registration, screwed up
your first quiz, plugged in your
stereo, and put up your posters
just the way you wanted, it’s time
to say “Welcome to Behrend
College.” That’s all I’m going to
say on that subject because I’m
sure you’ve all been welcomed at
least 16 times and probably don’t
want to hear any more mushy
speeches about great college life.
What really sparked me to
write this editorial is a
phenomena called MacDonald’s
hysteria that is beginning to
develop on my floor.
Every evening several students
wander around the floor begging
everyone else on the floor to take
them to MacDonald’s for some
munchies. In a matter of minutes
a driver is found, and an order is
on its way to Mac’s. Twenty
minutes later there’s an
argument ensuing in the hallway
A Word From The President
Welcome to Behrend College
for the 77-78 academic year.
During the current year I will be
presenting you with a candid
report of the S.G.A. activities and
accomplishments in each issue of
the Behrend Collegian. In order
for there to be a smooth bperation
of the S.G.A., strong student
support is needed. At the recent
activity fair there were forty
applicants for S.G.A. committee
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Editor-In-Chief
they a brain washing session?
Was I being informed or was I
being conned? I soon realized
that these three questions could
be asked about many things that
happen in everyday life.
Watching television is a prime
example. When a man comes on
in a commercial and tries to sell
you a product, are you being told
the way it is, or is he telling you
the way he thinks you want to
hear it? Is the man brain stor
ming or brain washing? Is he
informing or conning you?
This dangerous state of con
fusion can easily occur on the
college level. Did you even
wonder about those faculty
members who were assigned to
advise you? The ones who talk
you into changing your major
As I See It
by Kurt Cavano
Executive Editor
about who gets the Big Mac
without mustard.
This behavior never ceases to
amaze me. Do you realize how'
powerful the man who owns
MacDonald’s is? He controls the
minds of literally millions of
America’s youth. Can you
imagine what this guy (I can’t
remember his name right off
hand) could do, if he wanted to
fully exercise his power?
Imagine him running for
president of the U.S. and putting
his picture on everything Mac-
Donald’s puts out, from napkins
to fish fiUet. Can you imagine
going into a MacDonald’s and
hearing the MacDonald’s
campaign song, “You deserve a
break today, vote Mac-
Donald’s . . ?” .
Although great potential lies in
the hands of the owner, he would
never use it for political ends, as
by Rich Landy
SGA President
posts accepted. Although this is
an exceptionally fine turn out, we
are still interested in gaining a
wider student participation. We
encourage all interested to attend
our meeting on Sept. 26, at 7:30
p.m. in the RUB lecture hall. At
this meeting plan to discuss such
issues as visitation, Autumn
Weekend activities, and the
candidate for the post of faculty
advisor.
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from nursing to nuclear
engineering. The way it is or the
way your advisor thought that
you would want to hear it? Brain
storming or brain washing?
Informed or conned.
To keep myself from being
sued, let me say that this is an
extreme example of my point,
but there are many situations in
which it can occur. Open your
eyes as well as your ears and
make sure that you are not being
taken for a ride.
Many students find themselves
in a bind because someone
(friend, faculty, “Establish
ment”) advises them to do
something, and as it turns out,
the suggestion did not suit their
own personal needs. Whatever
the decision is, make it your own.
a recent incident at Kent State
suggests.
The students wanted Mac-
Donald’s to fly the U.S. flag at
half-mast, but the townspeople
said no way. To avoid any con
troversy, a MacDonald’s delivery
truck conveniently backed into
the flagpole and knocked it down.
If that isn’t the smart way out, I
don’t know what is.
Here’s some MacDonald’s
trivia for you. Did you know that
if all of the hamburgers sold by
Mac’s were placed in the state' of
Ohio, the entire state would be
knee deep in 100 per cent pure
beef patties? Did you know that
MacDonald’s sells 25 per cent of
all the beef consumed in the U.S.?
So next time you head for Mac’s
after cramming for your Econ
exam, think of all those poor
people in Ohio who will be up to
their ears by next April.
The Executive Board of the
S.G.A. consists of four offices;
Janice Reh, treasurer; Leslie
Schuller, secretary; Evelyn
Perkowski, vice-president; and
myself, Richard Landy,
President. These people work
with the soon-to-be-elected class
officers in making student
policies.
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Dear Editor,
Believe it or not, God doesn’t
live in University Park. I was
down there all summer and there
was no sign of Him! A lot of
Behrend students think that
Behrend is just a waiting pool. If
you feel that way, you’re going to
be in for a real shock when you
get down there.
Some people need a big school,
but others of us don’t. If you have
to be here for two years and you
don’t seem to be able to take any
of your major courses, don’t just
sit around and waste time- take a
research course or get involved
with an organization or two! This
place is called Behrend College,
and if you get involved with
what’s going on here, you will
find things a lot easier when you
transfer. If you can stay here for
your degree, think abcut it. You
may discover you really like it
here. That’s what happened to
me. I like Behrend and plan to
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Susan E. Gifford
General Arts and
Science Major
9th term
Hi! Our name is Lambda
Sigma. Who are we? What are
we? We are the people who make
up care packages for dorm
students during finals week, sell
pumpkins for Halloween, etc. We
are a student service
organization.
Not only are we a service
organization, but we are a
sophomore honor society. Fresh
men, you can become eligible to
be selected for membership next
year. We select only a few good
people. Maintaining a 2.75
average and being active in
Behrend’s organizations can
qualify you for Lambda Sigma.
So, if you can make the grade,
then you have an excellent
chance for membership in a
national college honor society:
the Alpha Eta Chapter of Lamb
da Sigma Society. Good Luck!
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Entertainment Editor
Lynn Boone
Photo Editor
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