Collegian March 20, 1986 Behrend student wins University-wide poetry competition by Chip Susol Collegian Staff Writer ed in my highschool literary magazine which I would like to burn now." Kryno,ck explained. "I didn't begin writing 'seriously' until my freshmen year," The winners of the Kathey Lehman Award for she continued. Writing in the categories of journalism, fiction and Comments on transforming "bad" poetry into poetry were recently announced. The top honors - in award winning poetry point to the quality of the poetry category were given to Kim Krynock, a Behrend's own English department. "The courses in fourth semester English major at Behrend_ poetry explication and writing at Behrend open up The contest is conducted annually in University the world of poetry to people who don't like it Park in honor of journalist and writer, Kathey because they don't know what it is," Krynock said. Lehman. An entrant choses of the three categories "I would like to thank Diana Hume George and with winners presented with honors and a cash John Coleman for reviewing my manuscript before I award. Upon submission in February, the decision is submitted it...they were very helpful." announced about one month later. Favorite poets include Galway Kinnel, Margaret Krynock stands as the first Behrend student winn- Attwood, Dylan Thomas and Ogden Nash. Lyricists ing the award for poetry. "I wrote some bad things earning Krynock's regard include Elvis Costello and in high school—l think everybody did. I was publish- Bob Dylan--especially "Sub Homesick Blues"--"I just heard it and it made me happy," Krynock commented. The first poetry she was exposed to was "...either a poem my Dad used to recite to me, or Dr. Seuss." And the last poetry she has read was from John Ber ryman's Dream Songs. Poets Krynok would read if she had the time are Nervda, Whitman, and William C. Williams. How did she feel when she found out she was the award winner? "I was really pleased, of course, and really surprised. I hugged my boyfriend and then went to work. It was rather anti-climatic."." In addition to the poem accompanying this article, interested readers will find more of Krynock's poetry printed in Tempus, Behrend's literary magazine, due out near the end of this semester. The presentation of this honor to Krynock is not only an indicator of the quality of her poetry, but is also a reflection of the quality that Behrend has to offer. Eating habits out of control? Have you ever wondered or worried about your own eating habits or those of a friend? Dr. Brenda Z'astman, clinical psychologist and Behrend faculty SGA reschedules election The Student Senate rescheduled moving the dates back one week the Spring semester SGA elections due to lack of publicity. for Monday March 31 and Tues- Seventeen positions are day, April 1. The Elections Com- available including 13 voting mittee of the SGA recommended members of the Student Senate. Pastor Roth. • . who has been with Campus Ministry since its beginning at Behrend will be transferring from the Erie area to Greenville, Pa. Those wanting to wish Pastor Roth farewell & good luck can reach him in Cam pus Ministry on Wednesdays from 10-2 or call Messiah Lutheran Church in Wesleyville at 899-6386. winner, Kim Krynock. member will address different kinds of eating problems and their underlying dynamics in a presen tation titled "Eating Habits Out of Control?" The talk will be given at 12:15 When asked if she considered the cash award an incentive in seeking a full-time career as a poet, she replied, "Well, I'd like to write poetry forever, whether I get paid for it or not. I agree with what Robert Graves said; 'There's no money in poetry, but then there's no poetry in money either.' " p.m. Tuesday, March 25 in Reed 117. All interested students are in vited to attend and bring their friends. Bring your lunch if you like. Students also have the opportuni ty-to elect three students to serve on the University Faculty Senate. Full-time students can pick up nomination petitions in the SGA office. Petitions are due back by 5:00 on Friday March 21. The Don't look now. puzzle page 6 5H . ..e....: .. 1.8:;:5di::::::::f;'.: . f.'i'55i'::...;:if.'.'.::::; . :-;.: . .'.. , ....,:: ~..:.....,..,. ~,•...:.,.:.:,?,IN.Kisot:3ty.tl.:. 1.4 K IS( XIV hqS bee;n oft OPOn 9mlv4 the blind old aitihkof the, walla follinta, the . darkw- . : . Art 'is not ortygedby her. The h,right pink. stash, . . Fier Yiouth. isricretPriSe- ls;lo room for:treation. irt this sock of •flesh. no rOcm: . • flo more.. 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NQ sculptor crtmtls.:here; • working her limbs clean from rough rock, carving . a passage through .the stone to the World. • • • There ore too many long inaments, she thinks sometimes. • • - in her slumping, idling life: • The otherS on the street site eyes, occuses • with the precision of the, mod, . opens them with the steel . she draws from the wound of her long moments., Theirs, .the final test • Theirs, the final lifting to art dates student and three faculty signatures. Positions on the ballot include: SGA President and Vice President Four Commuter Senators Three Resident Senators Inter-Club Council President and Vice President Commuter Council President and Vice President Joint Residence Council Presi dent and Vice President Student Programming Council President and Vice President SGA president and vice presi dent must be a junior or senior to serve. The ICC and SPC positions are open to all students. Resident Senators and JRC positions may be filled by resident students while the Commuter Council president and vice and Commuter Senators must live off campus. Also on the ballot will be at least six names of students runn ing for Faculty Senate. Three students will be selected in Universiy-wide elections to serve as voting _ members. FaCulty Senate has legislative authority over curricular issues, admission standards, and faculty affairs. MEET THE SGA • CANDIDATES March 28,6:30 p.m. in Reed 117 Balloting takes place on Ist floor Reed *Students must be full-tithe & have validated I.D.
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