November 12, 1987 Collegian PAGE 2 Freshman Corner photo by M. Beth Zawistoski by Orlando Cruz Freshman Senator It's that time of year again when the ominous "Final Monster" comes crawling out of his cave. He's huge, mean, mercyless, and Warburton takes over the American presidency by Julie Gustafson Collegian Staff Writer Sept. 23, 1987 at 10:30 p.m. a half-hour program, ceptance depends upon its quality and timing in relation written and co-produced by Behrend's Dr. Terry War- to the Constitution's bicentennial year and the Presiden burton, Assistant Professor of Communications, aired tial election, of which neither currently poses a problem. on WQLN in Erie. "The American Presidency: a Study The factor that may hinder its national exposure, and in Leadership and Power" sums up the focus of the the biggest unknown, is PBS' need to fill in half-hour documentary but by no means covers the significance of time slots. If PBS chooses not to air the program, in the people involved in its production and contents. dividual stations across the country will be offered the The program has been aired throughout Pennsylvania documentary as a local program. Let the galciies begin by Pastor Ray Collegian Staff Writer Two Inter-Varsity represen- Virginia University; Rob works Varsity students and faculty tatives, Jean Duerbeck and Rob with the chapter at Carnegie witness to Jesus Christ as God Malone, will be presenting general Mellon University. Incarnate. info. and a question and answer IVCP is a national Christian All nterested are invited to session on Teus., Nov. 17th from organizatioin for college students, attend. Police and Sa fety by Police and safety Since we have a relatively safe and crime free unattended in any classroom, lab, hallway,- environment here at Behrend, we all get compla- restroom, or unlocked office. Even for a minute. cent and forget to try and protect our property Third, don't take a lot of cash with you when you and ourselves. We can help protect ourselves from go to class. Fourth, try to go to and from class being crime victims by reducing the opportunity with a companion, and don't take short cuts. for the criminal. Fifth, at night, walk only in well-lit areas, and if How can we reduce the opportunity for the you come to class in a car, park in a well-lit park criminal to victimize us? First of all, we can keep ing lot. Lock your car and take the keys. When our dorm, office and lab doors and windows clos- you leave, check the front and back seats before ed and locked when they're not attended, and you get back into the car. S.G.A. Minutes persistent. With one smack of his huge arm, he can pound you into oblivion. From now until the end of the semester, he will haunt your every waking moment, and just when you think you can escape him by falling asleep, he'll become your worst nightmare. He's indestructi ble, or so it seems. But is he really? I don't think so. There is a weapon -one weapon--that can destroy this creature. Until next semester. Stu dying. By using this weapon, we can alleviate the effects of this disease Acute Final-phobia. Final phobia is a very common condi tion, suffered by all college students. Its symptoms are: stress, anxiety, irritability. Don't worry; it's not permanent, and there is a cure. Here are some remedies, given to me by some seasoned veterans of Final-phobia: * Remember - There are only two weeks after Thanksgiving to study. * Start reviewing at least one week before finals week. * Time Management - Remember, there are only so many hours to a day. Tips for late-night studying 12:00 - 1:00 PM in Reed-116. Jean staff and faculty. It is run by works with Inter-Varsity chapters students and its three points of em at Grove Cit, Slippy Rock, Indiana phasis are Evangelism, University of Pa by Holly Lew Collegian News Editor * SGA president Matthew Farkas requested that Senator attendance at the weekly meetings increase, or SGA "will take steps to replace them." * The Adventure Club budget was approved. * Alicia Gebhart was elected by the Senate into the SGA. * The Inter Club Council (ICC) is working on a lane day leadership retreat and a Christmas Bazaar in early , December. * The Commuter Council (CC) mailed out its first Commuter Newsletter.. * The International Relations 'Committee (IRC), headed by Paul Funari, is maintaining correspondence with our sister school in Canada, Erinda * John Downey will be teaching a one-credit course• next semester called " Student LeAtlership" in the CO curriculum." The course will be taught in workshop format. * QNT - Quality Nap Time-- sleep for one hour, nap for two, rinse and repeat. * Caffeine - lots and lots of it; Jolt Cola, Mountain Dew, tea, cof fee (preferably Espresso). . * Snacks - high sugar for quick energy. How to alleviate stress (and keep friends) * Make an agreement to ignore each other when stress gets too much to handle. * Take a walk in the gorge. * Listen to music. * Take a day off to do nothing. Begin early and relax. * Sing, dance, scream - any form of physical activity. These are a few things that you can do to help overcome your first college final. But remember, DON'T let finals get the best of you. They do end eventually. If you have any questions about anything concerning freshmen, please see me or Michael Fekete in the SGA Office Mon., Wed., and Fri. between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Special thanks to all the people who helped me with these tips.) on the Public Television Network, consequently being aired in neighboring states and Canada. Presently, "The American Presidency... " is being offered to the Public Broadcasting System for nationwide exposure. Its ac- and West Discipleship, and Missions. Inter- keep control of our keys. Next, purses, sweaters, coats, books and other valuables must not be left Club re s ort Alpha Phi Omega The Behrend chapter of Alpha Phi Omega (APO), newsletter, THE NUSLETTER. ABN hope to publish Alpha Beta Nu, inducted its newest pledge class Sat., THE NUSLETTER, providing coverage of past and Nov. 7in a closed ceremony. future APO programs, monthly by editor Larry ABN just published its first issue of this year's Laporte, Stan Smith and Traci Thomas. ROTC by Calvin Fri , ling ROTC Staffperson Saturday, Nov. 14, 1987 marks The second part, the M-16 Rifle Along with these activities, addi the end of the Leadership Labs for Shoot, will allow cadets an oppor- tional classes in land navigation the Fall semester. The last Leader- tunity to fire the Army's main and aid will be given. The additional ship lad will consist if two parts. small arms weapon, the M-16 Ri- classes have more than just military One part, the Leadership Reaction fle. This portion of the Leadership value; they can also be used in Course, will pit the participant's Lab will take place at the indoor ri- everyday college life. physical and mental abilities fle range located in Lawrence Park. These activities will provide just against five different tasks. A time This part will also start around 9 a taste of what is_ in store for the limit is imposed to add to the pro- a.m. with the cadets being cadets in the future, should they re blem of solving the tasks. This part transported from Behrend to the ri- main in the ROTC program. Scuba Club by Mike Dortenzo Scuba Club member Two recent dives have taken place. On the first dive, are being planned at. Everyone who signed up for the five members of the club ventured into and explored the trip can't wait to hit the 72 degree water or dive in the chilly depths of Lake Pleasant. The divers overall en- unlimited visability waters of the clear Florida springs. joyed the dive but might have wished for warmer water. There is still room for any certified divers over the age The second dive was a dive into the lake at the Gospel of 21 on the trip. Anyone interested should contact Hill Golf Course. The two divers, Scuba Club presidents MSG Young in the ROTC office as soon as possible. Mike Gannon and Club Sponsor MSG Young, pulled Fundraisers coming up for the trip include the sale of roughly 750 golf balls from the bottom in 45 minutes. grapevine wreaths for Christmas and the concession Gannon even Managed to pull up an old golf club. stand at all the home basketball games. The wreaths will Could this have been thrown in by a frustrated golfer be on sale from the 23rd through the 25th. who lost a ball in the lake? Who really knows? The golf The Scuba Club welcomes any student who is a cer balls recovered on this dive will be sold and the money rifled diver. The club meets at 5:30 every Wednesday on put towards the club's Florida trip. the ROTC office. empii[s by Gwen Jones Collegian Contrib. Writer For those readers who have no student may submit up to three So if you have ever wanted to idea what Tempus really is, an ex- poems andr one short story for have some of your work published, planation is in order. Tempus is publication in-Tempus. Final deci- now is your chance rto, shine,, in , Behrend College's very own sions concerning the acceptance or Tempus! All submissions may be literary magazine which contains rejection of materials will be made taken to the RUB desk in the Reed work contributed by Behrend in the spring semester. In order to Building. students. The magazine will go on , notify students of the decisions, we WBCR by Jeffrey Catalfamo WBCR student advisor The Halloween Dance sponsored by WBCR produced Station Office located on the 2nd floor of the Reed the largest turnout any Behrend Dance has seen. Prizes Union Building. Broken toys can also be donated. We of $75, $25 and four albums were given. will repair all the toys, making them safe and serviceable The Radio Club is currently involved in obtaining a Thank you for your support in making this Christmas faculty advisor--possibly Behrend's new Theater In- a special one for the needy kids in Erie. structor, Jack Hunter. For further information, please contact the Radio WBCR will be sponsoring a toy drive for the needy Station at ext. 6318 or Jeffrey Catalfamo at 899 - 7789 Yearbook aren't giving as much -if any - sup- page ad. port as the Yearbook needs. I'm The Budget Committee recently not even going to mention financial reviewed our request, and it looks The Yearbook missed its first support! Except for ROTC. The as if there are only going to be 100 deadline, but somehow that was to Yearbook extends deep gratitude to copies published, so if you want a be expected. Fellow students really the ROTC for taking out a full Yearbook, buy it NOW! by Holly Lew Yearbook Editor The Collegian thanks all clubs for submitting Club Reports and encourages continued contributions. The next Collegian deadline is November 17, by 12 noon. the Penn State-Behrend Collegian Editor Steve Ai ler Feature Editors ..Lisa Hahn, Lynn Popovich Business Manager Jon Pollock News Editor Holly Lew Photo Coordinator Rick Brooks Sports Editor David Bruce Advisor Nancy McGartland Staff Susanna Jalosky Tracey Kelly Wally Kemp Patty Landry Rebecca Macey James Martin Michael Miller Angela Papaleo Kathleen Pavey Jennifer Pell Dave Bacon Maria Plaza Lori Beals Paul Roach Rick Cain Vicki Sebring Angie Damiano Aaron Shirey Andy Dobry Raymond Sines Robert Eggleston Chris Stowe Matt Filippi Margie Suroviec Darrell Freund Bill Warner . 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Member of The Press Association We are now finalizing our plans for the Florida trip in January of 1988. Dive sites such as Ginnie Springs and the Itchkatuchkee River are a few of the spots that dives children in Erie. The drive will start the week of Nov. 9 and run until finals week. Please bring any toys--used, old, or new—that you would like to donate to the Radio news
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