opinion
by Pastor Ray Sines
Collegian Staff Writer
Welcome back to the opinion
page!
This semester, let's talk about
situations that many face while in
college and discuss issues that one
must, eventually, formulate an opi
nion. This is important because
everything that one reads, learns, •
accepts or decides upon while in
college will effect the Mince of
one's life.
The decisions that were made in'
grade school were important also,
but as an individual one had less
control over those decisions. We
have come a long way since grade
school, yet, college and grade
school are much alike. Students in
both, on the most part, are eager to
learn. Let me explain further.
Knowing my desire to teach, a
colleague of mine recently asked,
"What grade would you prefer to
teach?" I quickly replied, "Grade
school or college." Inquisitively,
he responded, "What is the cor
relation between those?" I
answered, "Grade school students
and college students are both eager
Behrend
by Susanna Jalosky
Collegian Theater Correspondent
The Behrend Studio Theater has
undergone several changes and ad
ditions; one of them is Behrend's
new Theater Instructor, Jack
Hunter.
Jack grew up in Beaver County
and attended the Penn State-
Beaver campus. He graduated with
a B.A. in Theater Performance in
1976 and a Masters of Arts and
Humanities/Theater directing, and
English in 1985. Before that, his in
itial interests were in radio broad
casting. It was at Beaver that he ac
cidentally got his start in theater.
On the first day of classes, his corn
munications class was given a
choice between doing a ten page
paper or a play. "I hate writing so I
chose the play," says Jack, "I
Martial Arts still kicking
by Lynn Popovich
Collegian Staff Writer
Would you like to develop more
confidence in yourself? Has self
discipline always been a hard thing
for you to control? Then maybe
you should look into a troupe that
has been active at Behrend College
for two'and a half years. The Mar
tial Arts Club, a formation stemm
ing from the Goshin Jutso Kyo Ju
jo Association, requires a good at
titude and putting forth a good ef
fort from the student.
David Graves, apart-time stu
dent at Behrend who has been prac
ticing the Martial Arts for fifteen
years, decided to start the program
at Behrend after a number of
fellow students started to ask
Graves about his techniques. The
class has kept many students in
terested over the past couple of
years, along with newcomers into
the class.
The class meets once a week on
Sunday afternoons in the Niagara
basement. The beginning of the
class starts with the lineup of the
ranking of the belts. Starting with
the Green Belts in front, the White
belts follow directly behind, and
the non-belts are in the back.
Respect is required towards every
color belt with no exceptions. Col
ored belts are addressed by Mr. or
Mrs. A traditional bow that is per
formed along with direct eye con
tact that shows the respect for the
self and • the Sensei. Sensei is
another word for "teacher" and
means "open sky." Once in a bent
knee, sitting position, a creed is
rehearsed. After the creed has been
spoken, the head is placed on the
floor to clear the mind of all
confusion.
A set of calisthenics is a must
before anything with body move
'tnent is started. Stretching and
lower body strengthening is em
phasized by the Sensei to provide
maximum flexibility benefits.
Graves' view is "the lower body is.
Let's
Talk
to learn; whereas, high school
students are not...they already
know it all."
I must admit, there are many
questions that I do not have the
answers to. Still, as a
Minister/Counselor, I've had to
respond to occasional questions
about highly publicized issues that
have no cut and dried answers.
Since the ones who were asking
the questions were often sitting
directly across from me, I could
not avoid the questions, nor did I
have any sand to bury my head in
to, so I had to formulate my
answers. In good conscience, the
answers that I gave were based
upon my theoretical Bibical
understanding mixed with my
secular knowledge. Much can be
learned from both schools. Never
theless, the answers that I gave
were now my opinion.
Opinions may be given, taken, or
ignored. Regardless, . during the
next few years the opinions that
you formulate will become your
own, based on facts and other's
opinions.
The opinion page, unlike televi
sion, is a two-way communicating
device. Take advantage of it. Write
the editor a letter and express your
views on issues at hand. We have
no sand in the newspaper office
either.
Theater's positive
didn't get the role though; I ended
up painting scenery." After an ac
tor got sick and was unable to play
the role, the play was re-cast and
Jack took his place. "Yeah, I got
the part because I was the only one
willing to cut my hair! "
It was then that Jack's career in
theater began. His list of creden
tials is lengthy. He's been involved
in TV commercials, directing, ac
ting, and teaching. When asked if
he had any preference, he answered
indisputedly "Acting." He might
even perform in a production here
on campus.
After all of Jack's diverse ex
perience with TV, film, and all
types of stage performing, he still
prefers intimate theater. When ask
ed, Jack said his favorite type of
play is modern drama, and sudden
ly he began spewing out lists of
the vehicle for the upper body." To ja Wars," they decided to change it
perfect these techniques is to because the former name seemed to
become aware of yourself physical- scare people away. The weekend
ly and mentally. takes place at Graves' farm. It in-
Competitions vary among the volves a one or two night stay,
club. Graves has been trying to set which is required, makes up the
up a meet with the Marine Corp. weekend. There is also three other
but so far nothing is definite. A Martial Arts schools involved. This
veteran of the Marines, he is hop- year they hope to have two war
ing it will work out. There have camps which will make it a lot
been various competitions in and more interesting and fun. The
around the state. weekend involves a lot of hand-to-
One of the most popular events karate weapons, arrows, and a
that the students and Graves, the lesson in the firing of handguns,
Sensei, look forward to is a special which everyone must participate in.
weekend called "Survival A new game they are hoping to try
Weekend." Originally called "Nin- is arrow dodging.
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Dear Editor:
Welcome to the new academic
year. The 1987-88 year should pro
ve to be very exciting, especially
with the existence of Behrend's
brand new yearbook club, the
Lion's Pride.
Since the yearbook is still in its
infancy, I would like to take this
opportunity to ask once again for
volunteers to contribute to the
yearbook's production.
Working for the yearbook can be
a lot of fun. You can meet people
you'd never otherwise have the
chance to meet. For instance, last
semester you would have been able
Dreary Erie syndrome
For the third and last time on the same page, welcome both new and
returning Penn State-Behrend students... .
By now you should all be fairly settled into your new home away from
home, and I trust that everyone had a good summer. Too bad the fun is
over and we are back at school again, huh?
Nonsense! Anybody who agreed with that must truly not want to have
fun at school. Hopefully nobody agreed. Erie is only as dreary as you
make it. If Erie was half as bad as some people make it out to be, do you
think anybody would live here? I think not and as far as I know poeple
have been living here for quite a few years now.
There are so many opportunities to create and have fun on this campus,
and yet year after year there always seems to be a large group of students
who don't seem to be happy with any of the many activities available.
Diagnosis: the Dreary Erie Syndrome. Remedy: Involvement! This year
there are over 50 clubs to choose from, with activities ranging from plann
ing and supervising rock concerts to whitewater rafting. This very
newspaper is another possibility. We currently need solid, dependable
writers, patient typists, a music reviewer, and advertisement solicitors.
The opportunities to advance in the Collegian staff are numerous, as in
many other clubs. And it is the activities that you will do in these clubs
that you will remember your college days by... .
plays and authors that he had a
particular interest in. After several
reenactments and descriptions of
his favorite scenes, it was not
suprising that he is amused by the
off-the-wall humor of modern
plays as it is a definite reflection of
his personality. A few of his theater
students volunteered their opinion
of Jack and described him as being
"a wild man," "bizarre," and
"crazy."
Jack seems very enthusiastic
about working with the students
both in class and rehearsals. "As
soon as I walked through the door I
loved it," replied Jack when asked
his first impression of the theater.
"And having my office in the
theater makes me feel at home," he
added. "I even chose our first plays
because the setting was so perfect."
Some plays Jack has lined up this
hand contact, along with the use of
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Working for the yearbook can be
very rewarding. Not a single con
tribution will go uncredited. Every
photo will have a photo credit.
Every piece of art work will be
credited, too.
Working for the yearbook can
earn you many privileges, if you
merit them. A successful yearbook
requires contributions of time and
effort. It requires sincere dedica
tion and active involvement.
Active involvement in the year-
by Steve Aller
Collegian Editor
accent
season are An Actor's Nightmare
and Real Inspector Heund. Both
are expected to open in November.
The plays have been cast and
rehearsals have begun.
Although small and confined,
Behrend's Studio Theater has great
potential as has been proved in the
fast. For anyone who has an in
terest in theater, auditioning, or
would just like to check out the
"scenery," Jack Hunter's office is
in the Studio Theater and his office
hours are Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.
With his off-the-wall humor and
enthusiastic personality, Jack
Hunter should prove to be a
positive accent to Behrend's
Theater.
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care. With foam for her. And condoms
for you.
It might take a sense of humor.
But part of getting serious.
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September 17, 1987
Collegian
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