PAGE 2 EDITORIALS Nothing To Lose I was more than a little bored the other day around lunch-time. I was also more than a little broke, so even a burger in the Gorge was out of the question. So in an ef fort to keep my mind off of the food I could not afford, I begged my friend, (Janet, if anyone wants to know) to attend the show that the Independent Eye Theatre Com pany was offering. Well, ladies and gentlemen, not only did it curb my appetite, but it started all of those prover bial wheels turning in my head. I've become very weary of the songs on the radio that speak of the glories of love. I'm tired of the flowery poetry that Crowds out the realities of love. • It was in this hour that someone, namely Independent Eye, finally repr-sented love accurately to me. They really "did it up right," too the arguing, the hurt, the confusion that accompanies loving someone. I considered the last time I was able to tell my sister or brothers that I loved them. The thing I said to my brother was "Get my jacket off!" Sure, I was a little angry. I don't like other people wearing my clothing. Few people would want to wear my clothes, but the fact remains that so many of us have gotten into the rut of be ing unemotional and unaffectionate that it seems laughable to tell your family or friends that they are ap preciated. I wonder where we'd be without people around that care about us. I might be very independent, but I am only the tree that grew from strong roots. I remember when I was watching "Twilight Zone" a few years back. There was this man who had survived a nuclear attack by being in a leaded bank vault throughout the ordeal. When he came out, everything on earth had been destroyed and he was the only person left. He was very excited when he found a library, most of the books intact, because he loved to read. Well, this man had these very thick glasses and as he was running to get to these books , _ he breaks his glasses. It is at this point where the viewer is forced to consider what this man had left. I've often considered being in that situation. It's difficult to envision when I hardly wear my glasses, but not impossible. Consider for a mo ment being forced to live your life alone really alone. , Then try to rationalize our being rude, or ignorant to our families and friends. Now, I'm by no means an idealist. I'm "also not con sidered angelic or flowery, but I am beginning to realize how fragile everything is. To say I am guilty of taking advantage of my life is a gross understatement. While I was writing this, I was telling another one of my cohorts (Mr. Beckman, if anyone wants to know) about a strange situation that I was in that made those wheels start a few years back. My father and I have always had "differences in opinions" on various topics. I'm sure all of you can relate. Well, one night, I was on the phone when I heard him yell from downstairs. He was having a seizure that I've never understood. I was sure he was going to die while I held him. I found myself, in a panic, yelling to him that I loved him and that it would be unfair to me if he died now. It was at this point that I regretted never having told him this when he could have comprehended it more clearly. Needless to say, I'm not too proud to say "I love you" anymore. I guess Independent Eye Theatre Company did more good than they'll ever know by pointing out in common terms, without the flowers and perfume, that there's no sin in loving. We eventually get over the arguments, but I never would have gotten over not telling my father how I felt. - The message this week from Claire in the Collegian Of fice? "Be a little bit spontaneous with your feelings." From my point of view and that is what this space is reserved for "you have nothing to lose." Hallo BEHREND COLLEGIAN Halloween Activities Planned by Dennis MeElltaney Do you have any exciting plans _ during this Halloween season? If not, (and even if you do), there are several activities planned for you at Behrend. Behrend's radio station, WBCR, will kick things off with a pre-Halloween Dance on Fri day, October 22, from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the Gorge Dining Hall. The dance will feature several WBCR DJs who will be playing rock music and will also be taking requests. There will also be prizes awarded for the best costume. It should be a wild affair. On October 28, the Joint Residence Council will be spon soring a Wee People Party, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Perry Hall lobby. During this time children from the community will be brought to the lobby for a party. Afterwards, they will go trick or-treating, for candy in the residence halls. $l.OO if you are not. Also featured at the party will be a pumpkin carving= contest.- Everyone will be given a pum pkin to carve and the person with the best-carved pumpkin will win a prize. Finally, it has been- - rumored that Perry Hall may be "haunted" sometime before or - Students who wish to give can- during Halloween. RUB Desk Now Open Nights And Weekends The Reed Union Building's main desk, located on the ground floor, has had its hours extended to include nights and weekends. The main desk is now open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. According to Chris Reber, Stu dent Union Manager and Ac tivities Coordinator, "The new hours were put into effect to pro vide more services for the stu dent." (Check-cashing hours will remain the same, however). The Life And Music Of Harry Thacker Burleigh The Student Union Board performing _"salon musicals," Cultural Series is presenting musicals held in the homes of the "The Life and Music of Harry wealthy for their guests. Thacker Burleigh" on Tuesday, Some of the songs Burleigh October 26th, at 8 p.m.,in the wrote during that time included Reed Seminar Room. The pro- "Jean" and "Little Mother of grain will be sponsored by the Mine." Burleigh then wrote Martin Luther King Center, in "Deep River," not a salon cooperation with Edinboro State musical, but rather a spiritual. College and Mercyhurst College. Spirituals became the type of Harry Thacker Burleigh, born music-- that is associated with in Erie in 1866, was the son of a Burleigh. He wrote over fifty cleaning woman and the grand- spirituals in his lifetime, perfor son of an ex-slave. Burleighming them with the choir at St. graduated from the National Con- ' George's Episcopal Church in servatory of Music in 1886. Short- New 'York, where he was a ly after he graduated, he began Baritone soloist for fifty years. his musical career by writing and Other church choirs and musi- TS threttil Tultegiatt Sports Editor Cynthia Stipancic Claire DeSantis Joel Campbell Ron Leonardi Tony Newman Althea Hyatt Theresa McLaugtin Mailing Address-Behrend College, Station Road, Erie, Pa.. 16510 Office-Student Offices, Reed Building Office Phone: 898-1511 Ext. 221- Opinions expressed by the Editors and staff of the Behrend Collegian are not necessarily those of the University Adm inistration, faculty, orthe student body. dy to the children will be given a pumpkin to hang on their door to signify their participation. Everyone is encouraged to par ticipate, according to members of the J.R.C. The largest halloween happen ing of last year should once again be the largest this year. A-mas querade party, sponsored by the Student Union Board, will be held on October 30 from 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The party will feature two live p unk - rock bands: Bosch, a group from Cleveland, and the Reducers, an area band. This event is free if you are dressed in a costume and costs The Main Desk services a variety of purposes. Candy, as well as other food items, can be pure tsed. Sign-up sheets for stu dent activities and , ticket sales fall under the auspices of the Main Desk. Beginning this year, the duties of the desk have expanded into being a Student Activities Infor mation outlet. According to Reber, at the pre sent time, it is costing the Union to keep the desk open during - its new hours. He is optimistic however, that-the new night desk will pay for itself. Co• Editors: Joe O'Keeffe Photo Editor Staff: PEEtSONAL CLASSIFIEDS - The M:irend Collegian will begin running personal classified ads beginning with the October 21st issue. The deadline for all personal ads is Friday - afternoon at 3:00 p.m. The ads must be submitted to an editor in the Collegian by this time. The message will ap pear in the following Thursday's Collegian. The Collegian's e asified ads section is being initiated to serve the Behrend student body, but the Collegian reserves the right to refuse to print any ad that the editors judge' to be obscene, libelous, or in poor taste. Money will, be refunded if the ad is not published. Because the classifieds are in tended for Behrend Campus, any person submitting an ad must show a Penn State ID card - or must otherwise be • connected with the college. A fee of $l.OO per 1/3 column inch (approximately 3 lines) will be charged and must be paid upon submission of the ad. Ads will be-published on a first come, first serve basis due to limited space. - • ~ ; ill ADDRESS: PHONE: MESSAGE: ;13refo4kta al cians across the country picked up on Burleigh's _ spirituals and also performed.them. Burleigh's work is not perform ed today as it was in his time, but his works still will be performed on October 26, by the choirs from the Shiloh Baptist Church in Erie, under the direction of Mrs. Irma James, and the Concert Chorale from Edinboro State College under the direction of Dr. Gordon Flood. Several important area people will be featured in this program. Dr. Marsh from Edinboro will talk about the life and ethics of Burleigh, and how they affected his music. Mr. Wright of Gannon Univer sity and Mr. Kennedy, who is host of a gospel music program on WQLN-FM, will discuss Burleigh's spirituals, how •he might have wanted his music per formed, and how it is being.per formed today. Chuck Beckman John Skrzypczak Photo Editor: Steve Nesbit Steve Nesbit Margie Reiser Cynthia Warwick Tricia Wood OCTOBER-21.1982
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