November 21,1985 Page Five editorial opinion ' The word is out that some organizations on campus are considering a fundraiser in the form of a frightful flick. I’m sure X-rated movies are screened in colleges across the nation. But Behrend does not have to be one of them. Let’s reader opinion on discipline by Michael Eric Wimms Sixth Semester, MIS Control is that omnipresent point of equilibrium each of us seeks to attain at some point in our lives. We all want and need this self-control, because we know the more control we have over our own lives the more fulfilled we will be as individuals. The simple fact of control can be seen in the simple and uncomplicated world of a child. Children without some sort of guidance or control over their lives will run wild, and eventually they will desire some sense of purpose. This sense of purpose will more than likely come in the form of parental direction. Since adults are only older forms of children we too seek control, but more in the form of discipline. Discipline is internally driven. It is something that is within each of us and makes us what we are. I have been taught and now come to believe, that the mind is like a fortress of wonders; once we have learned to tap its resources there are not many obstacles that cannot be overcome. Discipline is most essential in the martial arts, through it you can develop your mental and physical stamina to their fullest. It is. a well-known fact that in karate; empty-hands fighting, if you can physically discipline yourself you can also mentally discipline yourself. the Penn State-Behrend _Collegian Member of The Press Association Editor..... Paula Maus Feature Editor Jack Horner Business Manager Joe Kuvshinikov Sports Editor... Jim Parachini Photo C00rdinat0r......... Napoleon Birch Ad Managers Dan King Advisor..... Robert DiNicola Steve Roney staff Jim Cooper Roni Sue Kowal Sue Rattenbury Tammie Starcher Barb Cavano Suzanne Nathans Robert Roth Dave Stolnacker Barbara Golden Janet O'Hare Lisa Scherer Matthew J. Sullivan > Greg Goldsmith Barrett Parker Patrick Schlipf Michael Wimms Paul Kitchen Karen R. Pastorik Tracy Simmons Mark Wuerthele Greg Rathbun Mailing Address - Behrend Collegian, Station Road, Erie, PA 16563 REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY Oflice located in Reed Union Bulding CASS Student Advertising, Incorporated Office Hours -9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Monday through Friday 1633 West Central St. Phone: 898-6221 Evanston, Illinois 60201 Opinions expressed by the editors and staff of the Bonn State-Bah rand Co-lag lan are not necessarily those of the University Administration, faculty, or the student body. think of Behrend’s reputation. The association of showing porn flicks would really con jure nice connotations for the college. Some people argue that X rated movies really rake in the ‘ cash, but so do Hitchcock and “Ghostbusters”. There is a multitude of alternative enter tainment to keep students amused. My biggest problem with the screening of this flick is the blatent exploitation of women across the screen. Not only is it offensive, but tasteless and un necessary on a college campus. How about the content of these films. Can you really consider this quality entertain ment? Phil Donahue informed I recently interviewed Sensei Graves (instructor in Japanese) instructor of the Behrend Martial Arts Club. Sensei Graves sees the club as a stresser of discipline, “We do not stress fighting-we are not ag gressors, but defenders.” Graves says that he would not like to see the club viewed as a bunch of people interested in banging heads; but instead as a group dedicated to the science of the martial arts-stressing body posture as well as mental and physical focus. Karate is not the only way to achieve discipline, I’m sure that there are other endeavors that people can find that will help them attain a sense of peace of mind. You know if more individuals had peace of mind the worlds problems could be alleviated. People without discipline are people lacking in self-restraint and these are the types that run wild and ruin our society. They are synonymous to the id, which is that part of man’s subconcious that fufills its unexpected desires with concern for none. People like this make the world much worse than it has to be and it is we who suffer. For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction thus a balance had been reached. The human mind also reaches for some balancing posi tion, like the checks and balances that control society’s government. You may never reach Utopia or nirvana via discipline, but the rewards may be a heaven in and of itself. no plot, poor acting and bad filming. If you need to see tastless trash for fun, go down to Cinema 18 at 18 th and Peach for your cheap thrills. Paula Maus Collegian Editor Editor’s Question: What are your views on show ing an X-rated movie at Behrend? reader responds to parking issue Dear Paula: Lest you think no one reads your editorials, prepare yourself for an actual opinion from a student. The new Nick Parking Lot will help relieve Some of the late-for class mad dashes that are now necessary when one has to park “miles away” and run for it. Since I’m chronically five minutes late, by the time I turn off Station Road, others have already scarfed up the closest parking spaces. What it won’t cure is the fact that most of us are constitutional- Sniglet. . . VP.GELUDES Individual peas or com kernels (vef eh loodz) you chase all over the plate. “More Singlets,” by Rich Hall and Friends, copyright,® 1985 by Not the Network Company, Inc. with permission from MacMillan Publishing Co., 866 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022. Illustration by Jack Horner, Feature Editor Editorial Policy The Behrend Collegian’s editorial opinion is determined by the Editor, with the Editor holding final responsibility. Opi nions expressed on the editorial pages are not necessarily those of The Behrend Collegian, The Behrend College, or The Pennsylvania State University. Brown-Thompson Newspapers, the publishers of The Behrend Collegian , is a separate corporate institution from Penn State. Letters Policy: The Behrend Collegian encourages comments on news coverage, editorial policy and University affairs. Let ters should be typewritten, double-spaced, signed by no more than two people, and not longer than 400 words. Students’ letters should include the semester and major of the writer. Letters from alumni should include the major and year of graduation of the writer. All writers should provide their ad dress and phone number for verification' of the letter. The Collegian reserves the right to edit letters for length, and to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to stan dards of good taste. Postal Information: The Behrend Collegian (898-6221) is published fourteen times annually (seven times during each academic semester at The Behrend College) by the students of The Behrend College; The Reed Union Building, Station Road, Erie, PA 16563. ■ ■ opinion ly lazy and would rather park in the hallways of the classroom buildings so as not to have to walk too far! Cordially, Ron Shull Third Semester, DUS Ron: Thanks for the response. I, too, am perpetually late. But I don’t consider myself “constitutionally lazy”. Let’s hope parking ac comodations don’t stop at the Nick lot. Behrend needs to keep up with its continued expansion. Thanks for writing.
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