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Well it has finally arrived, that
warm blanket of “forgetful
snow’’ which has again covered
the earth of Erieland. Winter is
my favoriteseason, not because I
enjoy the bleak cold, but rather
because the snow covers and
hides the dead plants that have
finished their lifespans and
allows their rebirthfin the spring,
although deep down inside we all
fear rebirth. Nonetheless, it is
ingenious the way in which
mother nature covers her dead
and dying at the end of the
summer and fall.
Winter is a time to reflect on
From The Desk Off The Editor
As the new term rolls along, I
find myself stuck in a rut.
Therefore, my article will not be
its usual free flowing prose, but
instead, bits and pieces of
whatever.
Last weekend while the snow
was coming down very hard and
while the sun set, rose, and set
once more, something quite
extraordinary was taking place.
This, as you might already know,
was the Muscular Dystrophy
Association dance marathon
planned by the Lambda Sigma
Society. It was one of the best
planned, best organized, and best
supported-events I’ve seen on
campus. It was good to see an
activity of this caliber sponsored
by an organization other than the
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As I See It
by Kurt Cavano
Executive Editor
your actions of. the previous year,
to pass judgment, and to set a
course for the upcoming. It’s a
time to sit in front of the fire (if
you don’t fear getting burned)
and play chess with your favorite
person. It’s a time to go sled
riding, if you still find it fun, now
that you’re old, or at least time is
old.
In the winter I find solitude in
the masses, dodging their bodies
in muffled silence. I am alone,
maneuvering my skiis skillfully,
carefully, avoiding contact with
other bodies or minds if there are
any present. Allowing the steam
By Dave Jordan
Editor-In-Chief
usual activity maker.
In my last editorial, I said that
the tuition had gone up for this
term. That was a mistake on my
part, but I feel certain saying that
you can expect to have to start
digging deeper into your pockets
awfully soon.
Many will agree with me when
I say that the snow is a pretty
sight, however not when your car
is completely buried in it. Thanks
maintenance for plowing the
parking lots; at last.
I’m sure all the dorm students
are familiar with the new
exercise program where we are
responsible for taking the
garbage out to the dumpster
instead of the usual maid service.
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on my sunglasses and the snow in
the air to block their presence,
and the snow on the ground to
absorb their empty conversation.
Abilities developed ex
tensively, out of necessity by one
who was forced to deal with
mediocrity, on a continual basis.
Winter, how appropriate I must
spent it here, with snow muffling
Behrend’s empty voices. Tis a
shame though there are no
fireplaces, and but a few chess
players for that matter. Such
self-inflicted grief, what a waste.
Be thankful for the snow but I
loathe the coming of the spring.
What’s next? Perhaps washing
our own dishes at Dobbins?
The SUB has three positions
open for any interested students.
The positions are chairpersons of
the following committees:
Publicity, Coffeehouse, and
Hospitality. Anyone interested in
applying can pick up an ap
plication at the RUB desk.
On behalf of the Hockey team, I
would like to thank Major Harry
Small for becoming the coach of
the team.
See Santa Saturday night at the
dance being held in the com
muter cafeteria. There will be a
live band, a good time for all, and
of course, Santa.
To quote one of my favorite
pigs, “That’s all folks.”
Question:
Only Mrs. T.
Knows For Sure!!!
Behrend Collegian
Dear Editor,
I’d like to take this opportunity
to congratulate all the members
of the Lambda Sigma
organization on the outstanding
job they did with - their 3lFhour
Muscular Dystrophy Danceathon
last weekend. It was very obvious
that an enormous amount of
planning and preparation went
into the Danceathon, and all
those who participated - the
dancers, and those members of
Lambda Sigma and the local MD
chapter who were involved -
should be commended for a
fantastic job well done. You
showed just how united and
successful a group of people can
be when they really believe in
what they’re doing. I’m very
proud of all of you.
Again, congratulations.
Lynn Maurer
Area Coordinator
Niagara Hall
Dear Editor,
Those who braved the snow and
came to last night’s basketball
game in Erie Hall witnessed the
best of what intercollegiate
athletics has to offer. If you
weren’t there, you missed
something special.
An exciting, explosive Behrend
College basketball team defeated
a good Allegheny team, 81-75. The
game might well have been lost
except for the vociferous support
given by a highly partisan
student cheering section. The
pepband led by Davis Giersch,
and the cheerleaders were also
positive contributors. The fact
that WQLN was there to televise
the proceedings for the entire
Erie area made it all the more
enjoyable.
Congratulations to Bob Pacella
and officers of JRC for taking the
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initiative—it’s been ten years
since I’ve seen so much en
thusiasm at a Behrend sporting
event. It’s gratifying to know that
the efforts of a few people who
really care can make life more
pleasant for all. Thanks to the
residents of Perry, Lawrence,
and Niagara, perhaps “this is the
start of something big!” May
your Holidays be as happy as you
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Roger Sweeting
Athletic Director
Dear Editor,
Our problems with Housing
must stop now. The typically
unappetizing Dobbins meals and
run-down dorm conditions cannot
be tolerated. We will not get
changes, however, unless we
change our battle plans. Mrs. T.
is being attacked and told to clear
up all of the problems by herself.
We. need organization and good
ideas. Support the JRC. Tell them
your complaints and let it work
for and with us. Let’s decide
which problems are the most
important, come up with some
reasonable solutions, and talk
them over with someone who will
listen.
Gary Pellett
2nd term
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