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EDITORIALS
Library Woes
By Chuck Beckman
There are problems currently with the Behrend Library that
need correction. Specifically, they involve a lack of training the
work-study students are currently receiving. A few examples
follow:
One ni: i t two weeks ago I visited the library to pay a fine on an
overdue • • sk. The person behind the desk clearly was confused
about a procedure as simple as paying a fine. I eventually had to
tell that person where the receipt book and change were kept.
More recently, a fellow student asked the person at the library
desk if he would pull an article from the reserve shelf. To the stu
dent's dismay, the library worker informed him that the article
wasn't on the reserve file. However, a phone call from the professor
the next day confirmed the fact that there was not one, but two
copies of the article on the reserve shelf.
Now, we understand about the high turnover of the work-study
positions. We also fully support the idea of work-study people staff
ing these positions. But as with any job, the employee should
thoroughly understand his responsibilities.
The students, after all, are at the mercy of the library, and we
shouldn't have to question the staff's ability to serve them.
Bonzonomics
By John Skrzypczak
He has done it again. Ronnie's cuts Reaganomics. I call it Bon
zonomics, because Ronald is making a monkey out of you and me.
Mr. Reagan's reductions flew right through Congress with little or
no opposition. He promised us cutbacks and he kept his word. The
problem is there are two kinds of cuts good ones and bad ones.
First, there were the good ones. The tax cuts - sure, fine,
everyone likes those. Then social security cuts. Wait a minute you
say, I think that's a bad one.•l'm old (not me in particular) and I
need social security. Well, Mr. Reagan jumped back a little
because of the opposition. However, he concentrated his efforts on
something else. He started hitting other budgets, those on welfare,
different interest groups, the poor, the old, and the YOUNG.
Wait a minute you say, I think that's a bad one. I'm old (not me in
particular) and I need social security. Well, Mr. Reagan jumped
back a little because of the opposition. However, he concentrated
his efforts on something else. He started hitting other budgets,
those on welfare, different interest groups, the poor, the old, and
the YOUNG. Wait a minute -that's ME!
Too bad! ! The students of higher education are going to be step
ped on again, real soon. It may have already happened by the time
you read this. Student loans are getting chopped bad by Bon
zonomics. Small colleges, black colleges, and others may have to
pack it up. The lack of government aid and student loans will make
it tough for many of us to go to school. Soon only the wealthy will be
able to attend college. Gee, sounds familiar.
Where's ole Ron (sorry, no disrespect meant) going to stop?
Well, as long as the voters who elected him in (step forward you
people) don't say anything, he'll continue to chop and chop. The tax
cuts went through the working class, the old (with some protest),
the welfare users and abusers; now he's back to us. Don't you think
that right now it's time to say something?
What I'm trying to get at is that it seems no one reacts to
anything in their governments until it hits them in the face. Or
worse still the pocketbook. These education grant reductions are
the student's cue to what Mr. Beckman (Collegian co-writer) has
predicted as a new rise in student opposition.
I'll admit that I am somewhat guilty of apathy regarding politics.
However, I'm a Democrat and have been against Reaganomics
from the start and am now even more opposed. What was just a
drip in cuts is now a flood. I mean, now people have to stick their
fingers in the dike. Mr. Reagan is monkeying around with
everyone's budget.
I don't know about you but those loans and grants have kept me in
school. However, come next term things look bleak without that
aid. So here begins my start in opposition to Bonzonomics. It's time
for the old letter to my congressperson. Marc Lincoln Marks (108
U.S. Court House) is the man for this district. These small pieces of
paper have unbelievable power when stacked all together.
Considering we are supposedly one step ahead in evolution of the
monkey and do possess the ability to write, now is a good time to
prove it.
The Two Stooges?
No. The editors aren't pawns of the Administration, although up
until now it may have appeared that way. What we try to do at the
Collegian is to gather information, hearsay or factual, try to decide
which is factual, and try not to print hearsay. It sounds easier than
it really is.
So if we've seemed to be Administration oriented, it's because
right now they're feeding us factual information. And if you spot an
occasional pro-Behrend Editorial, it's because we like Behrend.
And, in regard to the Administration, they're nice guys, too.
Sometimes, though, we don't like their policies, and when we don't,
you'll hear about it.
0.K., now for your The Collegian is an outlet for news of and
opinions from the A dministration, the students, and the faculty. If
something here on campus either pleases or appals you, stop in our
office (in Reed) during the lunch hour Monday through Friday, and
let us know about it. After all, we can't report something happening
(or not happening) if we're not aware of it ...
BEHREND COLLEGIAN
Behrend Briefs
by Chuck Beckman
British author David Atten
borough will be on campus this
Saturday, October 24, to film a
segment of his new natural
history series, "Life On Earth."
The, historian, whose book
"Life On Earth" (Little-Brown
Publishers) is a best-seller in
Great Britian, is currently work
ing through WQLN TV, a PBS af
filiate based in Erie.
The format of "Life On Earth,"
according to Jack Burke,
Associate Dean of Behrend, will
resemble that of "Cosmos," a
popular series starring
astronomer Carl Sagan which
was broadcast last year.
WQLN hopes to distribute the
complete "Life On Earth" series
on a national level. WQLN has
been successful in the past, hav
ing marketed the popular "Free
To Choose" series with conser
vative economist Milton
Friedman.
Dr. Charles Redenius,
associate professor of political
science, is a Visiting Fellow at
the University of Reading,
Reading, England, for the 1981-82
academic year_
Dr. Redenius, whose book "The
American Ideal of Equality" has
just become available, announc
ed in a recent letter to the Col
legian, that he's had two papers
accepted for presentation at the
University of East Anglia, and
one at the University of Kent.
In addition, Dr. Redenius is
Things They Don't Teach In College...
By Claire DeSantis
The other day, while sprawled furrow —so people know you're
out on the ground overlooking the worried about something. Maybe
Wintergreen Gorge, a thought oc- God, in his infinite foresight
curred to me. Why do we have realized that someday people
eyebrows? What purpose do they would need glasses. Eyebrows
serve? I rolled onto my side might be built-in padding in case
carefully, trying to keep my you: get - hit in the face. I don't
philosophy book from tipping off know, even reciting the alphabet
the ledge. My friend was on her becomes difficult when I ponder
back, staring vacantly at two things like this.!: -, E --.;
leaves caugh t in an updraft. Needless to say , it was a
"Jackie?"pointless conversation. But the
"Hmmm?" she replied, question stuck with me
without moving. throughout the day. It's not bad
"Jack, did you ever wonder enough that they are there, but
why we have eyebrows? I mean, they're ugly. And even though
why does hair grow horizontal to they are ugly and few people
your eye? They just don't seem would deny that women still
necessary." feel compelled to groom them.
Jackie chuckled. She didn't I'll never understand why they do
chuckle. She laughed hard. that. Men don't and their vision
"I guess it's to keep dirt out of isn't impaired. Most likely, some
your eyes," she said. British Monarch Queen did it for
"No, I just don't buy that. kicks and it stuck.
Maybe at one time, but, hey, Whether it be a technical
we're not in the desert anymore reason for eyebrows, or a
so why do we have eyelashes?" I cosmetic reason for them, or no
rationalized. reason at all, they are still there.
"But they must do something. And whether you accept them or
The theory of Use-Disuse states deny them, the fact still remains
that they would, or should, fall off Brooke Shields is a very rich
if they don't have a purpose. woman
Maybe we haven't evolved far
enough yet. Or maybe I messed
the theory all up. That's more
like it. Maybe they are there to
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Staff:—
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Opinions expressed by the Editors and staff of the Behrend Collegian are not necessarily those of the University
Administration, faculty, or the student body. •
planning a trip to Brussels,
Belgium, October 26-27 to sit in on
a NATO briefing "to learn about
the Soviet Threat." He says that
his sabbatical "has gotten off to a
good start."
Ms. Jenny Graves is teaching
Dr. Redenius' classes for this
academic year.
PLAYWRIGHT EDWARD
ALBEE'S "Who's Afraid of
Virginia Wolff?" will be perform
ed at Mercyhurst College, Oc
tober 30 and 31 and again on
November 6,7, and 8. This pro
duction will feature Behrend's
theatre director, Paul Iddings, as
George. Also, the playwright Ed
ward Albee will be in residence
giving a lecture on the 29th, a
creative writing workshop on the
30th (limited to 50 participants),
and he will offer remarks after
opening night to the audience
with a reception for Mr. Albee
following his remarks. (There
are two free full length previews
on October 27 and 28). For more
information/reservations, call
825-4000.
There is a Pumpkin Sale in pro
gress in the Reed Lobby outside
the Bookstore. This sale, spon
sored by Lambda Sigma Society,
will continue until October 23. En
tries for. a pumpkin carving con
test will be accepted at the booth
on Thursday, from 12-5. Cash
prizes, wlll be:awgded to those
funniest„ ugliest. • and most
original punapkins.
The Collegian welcomes any
and all comments regarding
eyebrow theories.
reathrtub Tollegiatt
Member of The Press Association
Chuck Beckman Man. Editor: Pam Hilikirk
John Sktzypczak
Joe O'Keeffe
Hugh Shinn
SUB
Talent Show
Overall, the SUB Stu
dent/Faculty Talent Show was a
big success. The show, presented
Sunday, October 17, in the Reed
Lecture Hall, lasted from 7:00 to
9:00 p.m., with approximately 150
people in attendance.
Those students participating
included a piano, guitar and song
duo of Chris and Cathy perform
ing "Stairway To Heaven," Phil
Larson playing guitar and sing
ing, a piece by Dave McCracken
on piano, one man singing, "If
You Could Read My Mind, Love,"
Joe Fornear on guitar with some
gospel songs, and Alison and Sue
/ Richardson doing "Dueling Fire"
baton twirling.
After intermission, the con
cluding acts includesl
"Lapevich," a rock band, Debbie
Duer and friend playing and sing
ing an original song by Debbie,
and the night closed with "The
Statesmen," Behrend's own octet
providing their harmony to three
songs.
Brian Palmer acted as Emcee
for the show, doing an excellent
job.
One problem in the talent show
was the lack of faculty support,
attendance, and involvement.
Said one student, "I was very im
pressed with the student talent,
although I was disappointed in
not seeing any faculty members
participating_ I can't imagine
there not being any faculty talent
on campus."
There were no prizes awarded
for those participating, although
the co-ordinators would like to
thank all those involved.
Commuter
Corner
By Sharyn Phillips
Every Monday at 12:10 p.m.,
the Commuter Council meets in
the RUB Seminar Room. Pro
blems faced by commuters are
discussed and some projects aim
ed at alleviating these problems
are being worked on.
One of these projects is the
organization of a carpool. Sign-up
sheets have been placed outside
the Records Office and drivers as
well as riders can sign up there.
When signing up, make note of
the others in your area to contact
them about schedules and
specific routes. The more
students that take advantage of
these sign-up sheets, the more
useful the system will be.
There will be a dance spon
sored by the Commuter Council
on November 7, from 9 p.m. to 12
p.m. Lance Edwards will D.J.
"Oldies but Goodies" with hits
from the 50's, 60's and 70's in the
Gorge Cafeteria. The donation
will be singles-50 cents and
couples-75 cents. Dress ap
prn.opriately and come join the
fu
Maureen Trageser
Scott Sexauer
OCTOBER 21, 1981
Steve Repasy
Tricia Wood