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New Thoughts For
A New Year
Somehow I feel I must say it: Welcome back, Behrend! There
seems to be quite a bit to say, considering it is so early in the
year.
First, I have to admit that the Kissinger affair certainly was a
grand one. Mr. Kissinger and all of the rest of the top names in
volved kept the evening, as one attendant put it, "mercifully
short" and to the point. That was greatly appreciated on my
part and I'm sure, the part of the others present. It was an en
joyable evening and certainly a successful one, considering the
positive publicity given the event by the Erie Times. It was a very
fine way to kick off the Capital Campaign for Behrend College.
Secondly, I'd like to comment briefly on the "Big Switch" to
the semester system at Penn State. This extra time to finish
assignments and the shorter class periods are both welcomed
changes. I haven't heard a single student complain about the
change. Frankly, I can't find much to complain about. (Trust
me, I'm still talking about the semester changes).
Thirdly, I must add that the freshman class seems to be ex
tremely enthusiastic this year. It has been a great help to me, per
sonally, since I have the pleasure of working with some of these
great minds on the Collegian staff. They have already proved to
be a great deal of help in filling the many vacancies left by last
year's crew.
In reference to my first point about the kick off for the cam
paign, we found Bryce Jordan and particulary.his wife, Jonelle,
to be very cordial and seemingly concerned with Penn State and
Behrend. They were both very happy to give interviews and field
questions from our reporters, even those questions that were a
bit touchy. That's a quality not often found in those who hold
office.
In closing, we welcome any and all input to the Collegian, or
the NEW Collegian, as we like to think of it. We are, or should I
say "I am" very happy to have the opportunity to start over
again this year. With the help of our new advisor, Bob DiNicola,
we hope to pull it all together this year. Wish us luck.
And so it goes, until the next issue...
Behrend Collegian
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From The
Editor
By Claire DeSantis
Editor: Claire DeSantis
Staff
Lisa Pavadore
Cynthia Stipancic
Sarah Tamilin
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Ann Weunski
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THE BEHREND COLLEGIAN
Kissinger C
On Jetliner
A feeling of success seemed
to pervade the Penn State-
Behrend campus following the
kick-off celebration for the
Capital Campaign and
Behrend's thirty-fifth
anniversary.
The dinner included an in
formative talk by Dr. Henry
Kissinger, former U.S.
Secretary of State. Most
recently, Dr. Kissinger has
been appointed by President
Reagan to chair the National
Bipartisan Commission on
Central America.
Kissinger discussed three
specific topics in his speech:
the shooting ' down of the
Korean jetliner, the Middle
East, and Latin American
situations.
Mr. Kissinger felt that the
act itself, although deplorable,
could have been explained
simply by admitting that it was
the product of human error.
He felt that the incident was
"reflective of the brutal com
mand system" in the Soviet
Union. In other words, those
who shot the plane down
would have had difficulty ex
plaining to their superiors that
an unidentified plane passed
through Soviet territory
without any action being
taken.
The Soviets, explained Kiss
inger, had ample opportunity
to explain the situation and
have chosen not to do so. This
is why Kissinger feels that,
although the incident was
"brutal and callous," the
Soviet behavior since that
point has been even more
Music Notes
Multi-talented Barbara Bailey
Hutchinson has been a profes
sional musician for ten years. She
brings her many skills to Penn
State-Behrend's Reed Cafeteria
on Monday, October 3 at 8 p.m.
An accomplished vocalist,
pianist and guitarist, she performs
contemporary acoustic pop to
light rock music. She has opened
for many popular artists including
Kenny Rankin, Loudon Wain-
Music Notes
Students relax in Behrend Lobby.
omments
Incident
abominable.
The Soviets had repeatedly
said that the Korean jetliner
was, indeed, a "pre-planned
intelligence mission."
"They have to know this is
an outrageous lie. No sane per
son would do such a thing.
This would be preposterous,"
stated Kissinger.
At the time when Kissinger
spoke, the United States had
not yet heard from the Soviet
Union in reference to this
matter.
Soviet President Yuri An
dropov had been the head of
the Soviet Secret Police (KGB)
prior to being named president
of the Soviet Union. He actual
ly held no part of the Soviet
policy making until his ap
pointment. Kissinger raised
question as to his ability to
handle the situation due to his
age and speculated that
possibly Soviet legislation was
being made by the military at
this point. He felt that that
prospect might be. a bit
frightening. "Soviets have
temptation" (to use nuclear
weapons) and "may be willing
to substitute domestic issues
for foreign. policy."
Kissinger stated that the
Soviets seem to think they can
"out-maneuver us and phase
us out." He also noted that the
Russians have more tanks in
Libya than NATO does. He
closed this issue out by saying
that the shooting down of the
plane is a "sobering event"
and the United States "must
not permit exploitation of the
crisis—it must be ready to
negotiate."
wright 111 and Maria Muldaur,
and has two albums to her credit,
as well.
Her own words best express
what the audience can expect at
her performance . . . "Music is
my life. I want to 'take it to the
limit' . . . if there is one."
Her appearance is sponsored by
the Penn State-Behrend Student
Union Board. The public is in
vited. Admission is free.
SEPTEMBER 29, 1983
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Top Of The
Hill Club
by Sharyn Phillips
Do you want to find common
ground, meet people, find a sup
port group or commaraderie?
Everyone is invited to the Top
of the Hill Club meetings held on
Thursdays at 12:15 in the Reed
Seminar Room. The club tries to
give consideration to the problems
of "non-traditional" - students
such as financial aid, study areas
and social events. New problems
and ideas are being brought to the
meetings and students are finding
out how to deal with them or fin
ding solutions to change them.
Student organizations can make
changes in conditions on campus.
This organization can help make
college life easier and more pro
ductive for the older student and
the returning student. Stress,
study habits, single parenting,
financial aid, advising and
scheduling are all areas that
students must deal with. The Top
of the Hill Club is dedicated to
helping in these areas.
One upcoming weekend being
planned by the club is specifically
designed to aid the returning stu
dent with all the problems he or
she faces when starting college.
Watch for advertisements about
"Building the Foundations."
To find out more about this
club, come to the meetings or con
tact the officers: President, Marge
Tomczak, Vice President, Kathy
Senita, Secretaries, Judy Bush
and Chris Wolfe, or Treasurer,
Carolyn Conway.