PAGE 2 EDITORIALS Not from the Dean Freshmen Message College, someone told me once (I think it was a bartender), is supposed to be a mind expanding institution. It is, in reality, the first place of learning where there is no one-continually look ing over your shoulder to make sure you're doing your work. You make the choice whether you want to internalize that "over the shoulder" motivation or not. If you do, you'll likely go the complete two or four years in college. If you don't, you'll likely find yourself out in that- cold recep tacle that your parents and non collegiate friends keep telling you is the "real world." - All of which is pretty lofty (I think I just wrote half of this year's valedictorian's speech). Almost everyone who goes to col- lege considers it an investment and a path to future employment. Even we English majors hope that, upon graduating, we won't end up working in a pool hall for the rest of our lives. However, I think a problem arises when a student looks upon a college education as solely the means to an end. If one looks upon college this way, higher education can become a f6ur year Purgatory, in which one alter nately:works and drinks oneself into a stupor. Both can kill brain cells, as can working on a cam pus newspaper, or in Student Government. Perhaps Main Campus should be renamed to "Mama." Everyone acts as if Behrend is his surrogate mother, and can't wait to get home to Mama. Main Campus does have advantages over Behrend. For one; I'm told they actually _fund the Student organizations. •Setond, the buildings are nicer; some even have ivy growing on them. Then there's Beaver Stadium, that shrine which sits empty except for six or so days per year. Those Union Board Scores I think I speak for about one hundred people when I thank the Student Union Board for sponsor ing The Leslie Burrs Ensemble on Monday, April 5.. This jazz quintet blew the ears off the au dience during their two hour per formance. The audience returned the gesture in the-form of a pro longe. d standing ovation, com plete with shouting and foot stomping. People I talked with after the session agreed that not only was the group one of the best events ever to -come to Behrend (within recent memory), but that it was some of the best live music they'd ever seen. I know that I speak for Mr. Skrzypczak also (see John's editorial in the Jan. 28 issue) by Chuck Beckman six days, incidentally, are ones that will be remembered for the remainder of your life. But what about the other two hundred? And what about the two hundred days you'll spend at Behrend in the forthcoming year, freshmen? Allow me to suggest ways to make your life more Pleasant at Behrend: ., I. Paste ivy on all the buildings. The aesthetic' Nalue of doing this may just make your stay here tolerable. If you wear glasses or contacts, you can paste ivy on the lenses and the' effect will be the same: Columbia. Harvard. 2. Get tickets for every Penn State home game: That way, you'll be at Main Campus for the best days of the entire year. "But there's parties at Main campuS every weekend," you say.. Can anyone out there really afford to party every weekend? Whew. 3. Become active in the Behrend community. Behrend really isn't that bad. Last sum mer, I had . the occasion to visit other Penn State commonwealth campuses (nameless here). I CAME BACK TO - BEHREND AND KISSED THE GROUND. There are many organizations here that are in need of. fresh ideas. Leadership positions are opening up all over, especially in Student Government, Joint Residence Council, Commuter C6uncil, Radio Club, Science Fic tion and Fantasy Society, and all the others who are going to be mad at me because I didn't men tion them. Last, the Belarend Col legian also needs helmsmen for next year. The point of this barrage; I sup pose is: if you don't put anything in, chances are you won't get anything-mit. And two (or four) years of your-life will be blown, spent in - a dorm -room or at home, wishing you were someplace else. by Chuck Beckman when I - say that I'd like to see more events 'of the same superb quality as the Burrs Ensemble, and less of the high-priced weird events that pop up in the calendar every so often. My favorite last week was the "Egg Dying (sic) Extravagan za. " Who wants to sit around and wateh'a bunch of eggs die? (the word is dyeing, not dying). understand that this extent cost upward of $70.00 for 15 people. But this issue has been discuss ed before. Incidentally, if anyone has feelings toward this, pro or con; the Collegian would like to hear about it. And finally, I don't mean to discredit the Student Union Board for the _extremely suc cessful Burrs concert last week. BEHREND COLLEGIAN Just A Thought (or two) • by John Skrzypczak I have so many things to get off The tuition isn't bad, defmitely - Nmy chest (Chuck's foot is one of the best in the area. Also, at them), that I'm going to give you_ Behrend you get your money's a whole spiel of thoughts. worth. I've got something to say about I sure would like to see WBCR many topics this week. Local, get a transmitter and carry their Behrend, and World Affairs will signal across the airwaves. The be treated equally so stick around local radio stations are very bad, and I'm sure that something will it seems only Gannon (WERG) is interest you. - the only radio station that will First, about the place that both play any music that their adver you and I are very familiar with. tisers wouldn't be pleased with. Yes, Behrend. I can't get Also, Dean Lilley is not only an registration and Book-Buy-Back excellent Alean, but , he doesn't out of my mind. It's so confusing look bad on t.v. He does a fine job and unorganized. in promoting Behrend. I've seen The next - guy who cuts in front him a few times on television and of me or decides to rearrange his he certainly is a bright spot. He is entire ' schedule two seconds so enthusiastic about Erie and , before he registers, I will per- Behrend that he's even convinced sonally cut his Behrend J.D. in me that it's a nice place to live. half. I'm glad there are some good It really bugs me when you're local college newspapers to read. standing in line for an hour and (I see the Erie Times has raised someone comes up and bogarts in their prices). I guess AP and UPI front of you. However, what is news services are charging them really annoying is the fact that no more for their information. , matter how unorganized I'm very disturbed by the registration is the term before diplomacy of England and the same procedure is used especially Margaret Thatcher. It again. was very upsetting to see how the The two women who work at British reacted when the U.S. the jury-rigged registration booth supported placing nuclear do an excellent job. However, two weapons -in England. They said women can't efficiently register the U.S. was very aggressive. 2,000 students, it's impossible. The British suggested that So, why do they continue to only nuclear weapons were a threat to have those two women at world peace. Yet, they are squat registration? Why not two tables Ming and engaging their entire and four ladies„and two separate Navy in a very threatening act lines. against Argentina over some The Records' Office can afford to have some more help around registration, even if they must hire some people tojust work at registration. It wouldn't be a real financial burden, (what's $3.35 an hour?). Also, the book store has - a serious problem. No announced hours when buy-back is, always running out of money, and one man doing all the work. What's wrong? Is Mr. MacDonald the on ly one who knows how to count money around here? He does a fine job but he's always doing it himself. The book store manager can't single-handedly buy back all the books at Behrend. Its im possible. Again, some temporary help in these two departments is desperately' needed during , the hectic - times that arrive at the end of the term. How about some- compliments for Behrend? I even have a few. TS Omit) Tolltgiatt Sports Editor: - Cynthia Stipanaic Claire DeSantis Joel Campbell Mailing Address-Behrend College, Station Road, Erie, Pa. 16510 Office-Student . Off ices, Reed BtAilding Office Phone:B9B-1511 Ext. 221 Opinions expressed by the Editors and staff of the Behrend Collegian are not necessarily those of the University Administration r faculty, or theztudent body. . . pt. ping _to islands. It seems to me that - se_n- "s pr i ngt i me i n t h e gn e hi es ,, ding_ an entire military arena - because the lady has got other ment to a small South Anieri&ui things up her Mother - Nature country over some insignificant - s leeves. . ... . islands is much more politically • No sooner did -I. pull out my dangerous and is definitely -a shorts and summer clothes than :world threat to peace. A full-scale it began to snow. I went to work war could result from these tac-. last Friday or Saturday in my tics that the English are favorite Barracuda jacket, riding employing. • -- my bike, no less. When I came out I certainly hope that the whole of that building nearly seven situation is resolved by peaceful - hours later, I had to wrap paper methods. - continued on page 3 -Library F® rum Sails: - - A talk sponsored by the Behrend Library called "Books Makes a Difference," in which members of the Behrend faculty "will discuss books- that made a _ difference to them •on either a -personal or global level" will take place Thursday, -April 15, in the Reed Seminar Room, second - Co-Editors: Joe O'Keeffe Staff: 'Ron Leonardi Tony Newman • Althea Hyatt Theresa McLauglin Letters To The Editor Dear Editors: With Mr. Fornear's latest letter comes what seems to be a new commandment. I hestitate to call it the eleventh, as he has placed the sin of "living a-self-directed lifestyle" in the number one position. What I see here is a blanket condemnation of anyone who may be pursuing a better way of life. Look around you, Joe: that's why just about all of us are in college. This type of "do what I Say or burn in Hell". evangelism does nothing but alienate and insult a lot of good people, some of whom are themselves good Christians. Sincerely, - - Joseph DeVoe • Messing With Mother-Nature by Clair DeSantis Don't let her fool you. Mother Nature is no sweetie-pie. • Oh, sure, she wants everyone .to believethat "spring has sprung." She threw in a few rays of warm, golden sunlight, some frts.h air, a little green in the scene, if I might say so. But don't let her get your blood.: pumping to the -rhythm of floor, from 3-5 p.m Refreshments will be served. 'Participants include Dr. Edwin Masteller, Dr. Kent Beck, Dr. James Davis, Dr. Zachary Irwin, Dr. Daniel Frankforter, Dr. Richard Mester, and Mr. Michael Tkach. This will be a very infor mal discussion. - Chuck Beckman John Skrzypczak Photo Editor: Steve Nesbit Margie Reiser Cynthia Warwick Tricia Wood APRIL 14,,1982
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