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Student Opinion
'What should the United States do about the situation in Lebanon"
1) Virginia Gilman (4th
semester, Pre-Med)
"I think that it is better for the
marines to be stationed on the
ships instead of at the airport,
because they're still within strik
ing distance, but at a reduced risk
of being harmed. This would
allow an American presence to re
main in the area. The troops
shouldn't be in Lebanon itself,
because it's in such turmoil, which
means the mission is no longer
one of keeping the peace, but of
war!"
2) Chuck McKenna (2nd
semester, Business)
"I feel that the American
forces should pull out because of
the pressures at home, and
What's Up
By: Thomas Mille_y______—
Drumroll please. The tension mounts ... With sweaty palms, and
a frantic tone in your voice you think the most absurd thought and
blurt out: "The campus telescope!" and guess what, you're right.
That's the answer to the riddle in the last Collegian.
The campus's ten inch Newtonian Reflector was donated to the
school shortly after it opened 35 years ago, by an Erie area amateur
astronomer who built it from published plans and parts which he
had available. Then, sometime duning-the first ten years of the cam
pus's history it was disassembled for an unknown reason. Its parts
were scattered all over the campus, until one day 15 years ago
physics professors Dr. Hagenbuch and Scott came across a piece of
the mounting in the attic of Turnbull Hall. The search began, and
one by one the pieces were found and through their efforts,
reassembled. When the telescope was finally complete, Dr. Hagen
buch pushed for a permanent housing (the 'scope is too heavy to
carry). His efforts led to the construction of a domed 10' diameter
observatory, built on the knoll behind the Otto Behrend building.
Upon my arrival here I noted several improvements that could be
made to the telescope, and working together with Dr. Hagenbuch,
the Astronomy Club advisor, and the club's president, David Duda,
the renovations were made. And the author is happy to report that
the once awkward telescope is now both simple and pleasurable to
use.
Cultural Series
Classic Western To Be Shown
By: Greg Gezza
The final cultural series event scheduled for February is the film
Destry Rides Again. This classic Western features James Stewart and
Marlene Dietrich. It will be shown on Monday, February 27 at 8
p.m. in the Reed Lecture Hall.
In March, two events are scheduled. On Thursday, March 15, the
jazz group Third Stream Jazz will present a concert of instrumental
jazz. Showtime is 8 p.m. in the Reed Lecture Hall.
The last event in March is another in the Classic Film Series.
Olivia DeHavilland and Montgomery Cliff star in the film The
Heiress. It is William Wyler's version of the Henry James novel
Washington Square. The film will be shown on Monday, March 26,
at 8 p.m. in the Reed Lecture Hall.
So, quit sitting around your dorm room wondering what to do.
Come down to one of these events and get some culture.
Winterfest Is Here!
By: Marge Tomczak
Come one, come all the long awaited Winterfest is
here'? m Are you suffering from the winter blahs? Does the
weather seem bleak and dismal? Here is a chance to get yourself out
of the doldrums! The Winterfest, has been getting better and better
every year, and this year is no exception. It provides a vast array of
social, recreational, and cultural events spanned over an entire
week's time. The Winterfest utili, a winter theme, however, ac
tivities are held both inside and outside. So what are you waiting
for? Plan a fun filled week for yourself.
Turn to page seven for The Tentative Schedule of Events!
because of the anti-Americanism
in the Middle-east. We'll just get
into another situation like Viet
nam, where we're not wanted. It's
a civil war, and we should not be
involved. This problem started
because of our strong ties with
Israel, which hampers our point
of-view as a neutral peace-keeping
force."
3) Andy Lnddy (4th semester,
Electrical Engineering)
"Bomb Hanoi! No, wait. With
the troop strength present in
Lebanon, the marines are sheep
out for slaughter. If there's any
reason to have troops there,
there's reason enough to have
troops there. Right now, there are
barely enough troops to take
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Millcreek. The marines can
stabilize the country or waste their
time dying."
4) Michelle Kohler (4th
semester, Broadcast Journalism)
"With all the loss of life, we
should pull the troops out and
should bring them home. It's just
getting us more involved into a
situation we shouldn't be involved
in at all. Things are just getting
worse, and we're not doing any
good. We're there now, and the
war is still escalating."
5) Rod, Luery (2nd semester,
LAS)
"I think that the United States
should either increase their troop
strength in an attempt to win and
to show that our cause is just, or
Prepping For St. Paddy's Day
By: Carolyn Brust
It might be a little early to begin thinking about St. Patrick's Day, but for those of you who appreciate the
Irish all year around, here's a taste of the tradition in Erie.
Rakish Paddy is the name of a traditional Irish band who brings the sweet flavor of folk music from the
Irish green British Isles to America.
Started in January of 1983, Rakish Paddy consists of three talented, refreshing musicians who perform
favorite melodies from very, very old times up to the last century. In other words, any Irish music that has
been remembered and kept alive by oral or written history: The members include: Pamela Verity-Harris, who
plays the guitar, mandolin and dulcimer, Peg Fowler who plays the fiddle, and John Dreiblbis who masters
the guitar, recorder and bazouki, as well as the bodhram (a round drum) and the tin whistle.
With such a variety of instruments, one can imagine how the quality of sound compliments the style of
Irish tradition. Rakish Paddy captures the mood of the vibrant, happy-go-lucky, yet mysterious qualities that
are characteristics of this lively ethnic group.
The band plays at a number of establishments in the down town Erie area. They include Pal Joey's,
Sherlock's, and Scully's. Enjoy an evening of fun with Rakish Paddy on St. Patrick's Day, next month at the
Lake Shore Country Club during the dinner hour 5 to 7 p.m. Who knows, maybe a bit of the "luck 0' the
Irish" will rub off on you.
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just remove our troops entirely.
Right now, we are in the position
of the scapegoat. This is a "mini-
Vietnam."
6) Dave Harris (6th semester,
Political Science)
"We shouldn't have any com
bat troops in Lebanon, because
it's a civil war, based on religious
issues, and I'm not sure we're
backing the right side. We should
keep diplomatic relations, but no
military troops or economic aid,
because it would be wasted."
7) Mark Fairchild (sth
semester, Engineering)
"If you want to do a take over
of Lebanon properly, send in four
divisions, and add another carrier
task force. If not, we shouldn't
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leave a thousand marines there to
face 50-1 odds. Of course, Syria
will take over if we withdraw. In
any case, we should bomb
Hanoi."
8) Michael ,Coursey (2nd
semester, LAS)
"Our primary concern should
be for the safety and care of the
innocent children and their
families, who have been caught in
the middle of a "free-fire-zone."
We should get the support of all
the international aid organiza
tions, like the Red Cross, to push
for a humanitarian cease-fire,
which would give time to provide
a way out for people who want to
leave Beirut."
interview conducted by: Phyland Robertson ,
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FEBRUARY 17, 1984