FEBRUARY 2,1984 Thomas Milley has recently shown an increased loss in its self-controlling obliga tion. Every day we more closely approach the end of the fourth scene of the allegory.. Two very prominent issues exemplify this loss of obligation: Our lack of desire to learn, and the feminist attitute toward abortion. Many students attend college today with the attitude that the important thing is getting a rolled piece of paper with a ribbon around it, and not whether they can read the printing on their diploma, much less comprehend its meaning. Often I hear people complaining about how much they hate this or that about college and "I can't wait to graduate and get out of here!" Too few students go to school with the desire to actually learn something. Anything that they do happen to learn is secondary to graduation. So why do we go? The answer is clearly not because we feel obligated to pass on knowledge, but because its part of the process, its-just the step in between public education and a cushy job. Where's my evidence? Just look at any of the exam-grade lists posted throughout the campus. Need I say more? ... Michael Kitchen'i letter of Oc tober 28, which concerned the advertisement of abortion services in the Collegian was responded to by two letters in the November 11 issue. The letter written by "A Concerned Student" addressed her topic as freedom of the press, but then she succeeded in side steping the issue completely. I Volunteers Needed For Erie Hotline Erie Hotline needs volunteers for its February training classes, beginning February 21. Erie Hotline, a division of United Way of Erie County, is a 24-lour telephone answering ser vice which serves all those who seek help, whether it be emergen cy assistance or information-on a particular service or agency, or the need to talk to someone. Because of goverment cutbacks and the high rate of unemploy ment, more people than ever are calling Erie Hotline requesting in formation about needed services. Letter to Editor, cont. must agree with both this writer and other writer, Dr. George, in that rejection of any submitted ad copy would constitute a moral stand and would be censorship by the press. Freedom of the press and its- power and limitations in regard to censorship is a topic in itself, and since our concern here is with obligation I will address the topic in my next letter. I have at length described the importance of obligation to socie ty, and I can find no better exam ple of the loss of obligation than in the existence of and the feminist attitude toward abortion. The very existence of abortion constitutes a lost sense of obliga tion to future generations. Every year institutions such as the abor tion clini6s in question deny the right of life to thousands and even millions of "inconveniences" in this country. But I can set aside the anger that wells up in me long enough to take a good look at the cause that made abortion become law. I do not wish to attack Dr. George, but I will address her let ter because it speaks for a majori ty of members in the feminist government. Feminists believe that they must have physical control over their bodies if they are to have func tional equality with men. Fine, and when they state that this must equality with men. Fine, and when they state that this must in clude control over child bearing, this I can also accept. And the problem arises here, because they let emotion get out of hand. They feel (not think) that having an ~ Snow, and more snow. A constant cycle of training must be . maintained to insure the number of workers needed to More People Than Ever Are - Calling Erie Hotline keep Erie efficiently. Hotline opetating BEHREND COLLEGIAN abortion gives them a way of at taining this equality. This is why they pushed for legalized abor tion. I argue that women can't have an abortion in the same way that they have (deliver) a child. That is, an abortion is not something a women has physical control over. She cannot simply decide to have an abortion,- she must decide whether or not to have the abortion process done to her. In their search for physical independance they have sought a method which is necessarily dependant, and have therefore delt a serious blow to their cause. In request of further evidence, I would state that the "gut uneasiness" on the top, and the fact that feminists "keep quiet, even to each other, about his in evitable kink," demonstrate the fact that despite its legalization, subconsciously we still feel that abortionis a moral injustice. This fact is very convincingly sup ported by the locations -of the abortion clinics, either they are tucked way up on the penhouse floor of a medical center, where no one else goes, or they are in the basement, such as the mill run in Buffalo's Children Hospital. There they can save the life of a 4 lbs. baby born four months early upstairs, and at the same time abort 10 unborn fetuses per day in the basement.. This amazing paradox in philosophy by the feminist movement and it stands a testament to our loss of obligation. Thoughfully yours, Thomas Milley Applicants must be at least 16 years old and willing to commit themselves to working 10 or more hours per month. Training will include crisis in tervention, information and refer ral work, and listening skills. Interviews with potential volunteers will begin the week of February 6. If interested, please call 453-5656. - A trained volunteer will answer your questions and take your application. Work hours are flexible. Courtesy of Peg Martin . United Way of Erie County Commuter Corner rpp . Commuter Council, - "a club of active commuter students, invites all students who live off campus to come to meetings every MON DAY at 12:00 NOON in the REED SEMINAR ROOM. Some of our up coming events are: A Square Dance on Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the "Gorge" Cafeteria. All other area colleges have been invited to the Behrend by Edward McCloskey —The S.G.A. is starting plans for a formal to be held at Peek n' Peak in mid-April. Students in terested in helping should stop by the S.G.A. Office. —Winter Festival is just around the corner. The activities will in clude the ever-popular R.A.T. Games, snow sculpturing, sled racing, and a variety of indoor events. The dates for Winter Festival are February 20 to 26. —February 8, 1984 marks the next classic film. La Dolce Vita featuring Marcello Mastroianni will begin at 8 p.m. in the Reed Lecture Hall. --The annual Lambda Sigma Super Dance is slated for February 17 and 18 in the Gorge Cafeteria. Prizes will be awarded to dancers according to duration and money collected. Contact a Lambda Sigma member if interested. Veteran's News by Michael J. Coursey Are you a veteran? Are you en titled to Veteran's Administration benefits? If you have any ques tions in this area, contact the Veteran's Office, in room 125, Office of Student Affairs. Assisting Behrend's veterans are three advisors: Maudie Ford, Keene Maines and Mike Globosky. The Veteran's Office priority is assisting in application for the student's G.I. Bill funding and other academic assistance. The advisors there also can assist disabled veterans apply for academic programs that they might not know exist. In addition, Penn State can authorize four credit hours of Health and Physical Education to be granted to eligible veterans. College credits can be awarded for service schools attended, job related training in the military and other applicable skills related to your major. Among most veterans, the first months after being separated from the service to civilian life are event and a special invitation is extended to all Behrend students. No dancing experience is necessary, but it is suggested that all -those attending should dress up. Admission is FREE and there will be FREE REFRESHMENTS. During Winterfest Week C.C. will be sponsoring a Variety and Talent Show on Monday, February 20, at 8:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Interested students can sign up at the R.U.B. desk. Another activity will be downhill ski races on the hill behind the Behrend building. Look for further information on the following events in the near future: Hoagie Sale and Pizza Party. Briefs --Have a complaint or a compli ment? Share it with the Dean on February 8 at 9 a.m. in the Memorial Room. Enjoy fresh cof fee, juice and doughnuts at the same time. --Students wanting to sled ride on any of the campus' slopes can secure sleds from the Duty Offices in any of the Residence Halls with their ID cards. The tow rope operates most evenings for the more lethargic crowds. —The Behrend Introvert Society will hold an organizational meeting in the Broom Closet of Nick 8. New members should stay home. (sign seen on R.U.B. bulletin board) --Financial Aid Forms for next year are now available in the Financial Aid Office. Deadlines are , fast-approaching, so act now for grants, loans, and scholarships. the toughest, adjusting to a less rigid lifestyle after years of "hum ping the hills" can be very depressing. Intensified by the lack of comradeship in today's ultra competitive society, one could have second thoughts attempting the challenge of higher education. Fortunately there is a solution! Become a member of the Veteran's Club at Penn-State Behrend. The Vet's Club is an organization that meets to socially and culturally enrich its members. The president of the Vet's Club is a Mr. Kenneth Daniels. Mr. Daniels is a Coast Guard veteran, with many a "sea story" to tell. The club has a friendly, "down to earth" membership, so all vets are welcome. Some of its members in clude Maudie Ford, Keene Maines, Dave Dahlstrand and the illustrious former "Devil Dog," Mr. Grant Winston. Finally, I hope the veterans and the rest of Penn-State Behrend will have a successful and pro sperous 1984! PAGE 5
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