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Learn the facts
about sex
by Cheryl Nietupski
Collegian Staff Writer
Did you ever wonder what it
would be like to be pregnant, and
not married? How much do you
really think you know about sex
anyway? What about sexually
transmitted diseases?
On Thursday, around 5 p.m., I
got into my car and turned on the
radio to a local news station. The
announcer was discussing reports
of AIDS in the Erie area. Three
people, including a female, have
been infected with the disease: one
is now dead. There are probably a
lot more AIDS cases locally than
we know about today, but they
have not yet been reported.
The main causes of all
sexually—related diseases are from
carelessness, lack of knowledge,
and a lack of fear. These problems
often involve younger people, since
they are more vulnerable to con
tacting sexually transmitted dis
eases, and also unwanted pregnan
cies.
The whole commotion over the
spread of AIDS has brought about
two reasonable conclusions: "safe
sex is no sex", is the best answer,
and you'd better "protect yourself
with condoms" if you are, or plan
to be, sexually involved with
someone.
A great impact on the future of
our world comes from decisions
made by the younger generation.
People who learn how to take
proper care of their health needs
will become more alert of their ac
25 cents can
save your life
by Bill Warner
Collegian Staff Writer
One of the top-ten All-American
pass-times is now on the endan
gered species list.
Campus dating activities are
threatened due to the increasingly
serious side effects of itimate en
counters. Birth control has always
been a major consideration, but if
the fear• of uwanted pregnancy isn't
nerve-racking enough, add the
threat of AIDS, venereal warts,
herpes and a host of other sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs).
Penn State has joined the ranks
of the many institutions across the
nation who have begun to combat
these poblems by promoting the
use of condoms.
Beginning this semester, Penn
State-Bchrend will make condoms
available through the University
Health Center. They are being of
fered for 25 cents each and are ac
companied by a pamphlet on con
traception and STD prevention.
The decision to use the Health
Center as a dispensary was based
on several concerns. According to
Nurse Practioner Patty Paske, the
administration at University Park
felt this method to be more accep
table to the general public than
S.G.A Minutes
- As of Dec. 10, 'B7 the Student Government As
sociation treasury balance was $5,636.63.
- Seats are opcning up for a Resident and a Com
muter Senator. Anyone interested is encouraged to
inqire at the SGA office for further information.
- Elections will take place Feb. 22 for the Univer
sity Faculty Senator for the 1988-89 academic year.
This prestigious seat requires a lot of work and
dedication of time. The election committee includes
Inter Club Council (ICC) president Carl Dabler as
Chairperson, Senator Alecia Gebhart and Interna
tional Relations (Sister College) Representative Paul
Funari.
- Representatives of Behrend will pay a visit Thurs.
Jan. 28 - Sat. Jan. 30 to Erindale College of the
University of Toronto, our sister college.
Apathy Buster pins are in
tions regarding sex.
Rumors about sexual diseases
have left everyone wondering
which bear truth and which ones
are purely nonsense. If you are
someone who is looking for the
correct answers, search no further.
Nurse Practitioner, Patty Paske,
specialist in family planning and
counseling at Behrend's health cen
ter, is on campus daily to answer
questions and provide help.
Beginning Monday, February 1,
educational sessions will be held in
Behrend's Health Center at 8:30
p.m. These weekly sessions will in
clude methods of birth control,
reasons for gynecological tests (and
how they are done), and informa
tion on contracting sexually
transmitted diseases. These educa
tional sessions can be private, if
you desire, or with a group of
students in search of the facts.
Tuesday evenings, the Health
Center will provide gynocological
examinations. Also included in this
exam is a breast exam, a physical,
and a pap smear. For women who
desire a recommended type of birth
control, the educational sessions of-
fered every Monday evening will
provide the answers. The examina
tion is free. Any necessary lab fees
will be included in the students tui
tion bill to ensure confidentiality.
Anyone interested in this infor
mative program, or any other health
concern, should go to the Health
Center, located in the rear of Glen
hill Farmhouse, or call 898-6217.
The Health Center is opened Mon
day thru Thursday from 8 a.m. to
10 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to
9 p.m.
condom vending machines.
U.P. policy on the use of such
machines is still being established.
The decision to dispense condoms
through the Health Center, here and
at U.P., was reached last semester.
Paske pointed out the importance
of privacy for participants, stress
:rig that "we are taking the utmost
.re to protect confidentiality."
Students wishing to purchase con
doms should go to the Health Cen
ter located in the rear of the Glen
nhill Farmhouse.
Treated as any other patient, they
will be ushered into the examina
tion room where they can make
their request in private.
Students may buy any quantity,
and the cost is - charged under
"Health Services" on their Student
Account without further descrip
tion. No entry is made on the
student's health record.
Condoms and STD informational
pamphlets are available during
regular Health Center hours: Mon. -
Thurs. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fri.
until 9 p.m.
Paske is available for group
presentations on contraception,
women's health care and STDs.
She can be reached at 898-6217 in
the Health Center.
by Holly Lew
Collegian News Editor
- This year's Spring Break trip is to Daytona, FL
Look for advertising around campus.
There will be a 48-hour dance marathon Feb. 18-21
benefitting children who have cancer at the Hershey
Medical Center.
ICC-the "Emerging Leaders Series" workshops will
start at the end of the month. The annual Winterfest is
being planned around the Olympics schedule.
JRC-The Joint Residence Council will sell roses Feb.
9-11 to be delivered Feb. 12. Also, sometime before
Spring Break, it will sell Penn State-Behrend boxer
shorts.
SPC-The Student Programming Council
presidency was assumed by Karin Shrum. Jay Banick
replaced Shrum as vice president. Two SPC represen
tatives will attend a National Entertainment Conven
tion Feb. 16-21.
ATTENTION all clubs and organizations:
Welcome to the new semester. This is the first and last
time that the Collegian will remind you that Club Reports
are:
- to be typed, double space, in paragraph style. The
News Editor will not create Club Reports from Minutes or
random notes. It is an organization's responsibility to com
plete its own reports about its activity.
- due by 12 noon on deadline days:
-Feb. 3 for the Feb. 11 issue
-Feb. 17 for the Feb. 25 issue
-March 9 for the March 17 issue
-March 23 for the March 31 issue
-April 6 for the April 14 issue
-April 20 for the April 28 issue.
Refer any questions to the News Editor.
Club Reports
Joint Residence
Council
The Joint Residence Council (JRC) welcomes everyone back and
wishes them success in the new year.
Some of the upcoming activities for the semester are: 1) a phone
book with tentative distribution in late Jan. or early Feb., 2) a Valen
tine's Day flower sale set for Feb. 8-10 with delivery Feb. 12, 3) the
Winterfest Weekend (co-sponsored by JRC) Feb 13-14, and 4) a Penn
State-Behrend boxer short sale sometime before Spring Break.
These are just some of the many activities planned for this semester.
We welcome any information that you may have concerning problems
with or suggestions for activities. Consult your JRC representative or
JRC president Aridi Eliasz.
Stay tuned for upcoming information concerning these and more
JRC sponsored activities.
The next JRC meeting will be Thursday Jan. 29 at 5:30 in the
Library Conference Room.
ROTC
On Friday Jan. 15 the Senior Class of the Reserve Officer Training
Corps came one step closer to becoming Commissioned Officers in the
United States Army. The MS Vls, as they are known, learned the results
of the Accessions Board, which determines which branch each cadet
will be commissioned and which type of duty they will receive, Active
or Reserve. This process takes place each year for those cadets who are
graduating in May.
The following branches and types of duty were awarded:
INFANTRY, ACTIVE DUTY-
Brian Anderson
Greg Durkac
Larry Witte
INFANTRY, RESERVE DUTY-
Ed Zack
COMMUNICATIONS, ACTIVE DUTY-
Heidi Gebhart
AVIATION, ACTIVE DUTY-
Craig Paske
FIELD ARTILLERY, ACTIVE DUTY-
Calvin Fryling
This is one of the best years for Behrend's Cadets in that 6 out of 7
cadets received Active Duty assignments.
The best of luck to all the Seniors in their future endeavors.
Drill Team by Lori Beals
Drill Team member
Looking good in Class A Dress uniforms and silver helmets, a select
Color Guard team presented the Colors for the playing of the National
Anthem at Behrend's Fall graduation ceremony Jan. 9. Then the four
member team of Lori Beals, Mike Emanuele, Dean Meinert and Robert
Hanes proudly posted the National and State flags.
If you would like to become part of this elite club and are interested
in marching techniques or rifle twirling, stop in at a Drill Team meeting
in the ROTC office, located in the basement of the Glennhill
Farmhouse, Tuesdays at 5:30. Drill Team membership is open to all
full-time students.
Standing Council Reports
by Calvin Fryling
ROTC member
the. Penn State-Behrend Collegian
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.... Club Reports Club Reports
Tempos by Brian Balog
Publicity Committee Chairperson
Bchrend's literary magazine is holding its first meeting TODAY at
12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. (Regular meeting
time subject to staff schedules and availability.)
Submissions of poetry and short stories are being accepted. Send
submissions to Tempus through campus mail.
Several positions are available if you are interested in holding office
on Tempus' staff. Contact English instructor Chris Dubbs at ext. 6237
for further information.
by Holly Lew
Yearbook Lion's Pride Editor
The Yearbook staff (including me, myself and I) needs your help.
Photography, writing and layout. If your forte lies in any of these areas,
the Yearbook is the place for you!!! Call 898-6221 for information.
Rangers
If you ask any dedicated Ranger
what he missed most about Be
hrend over Winter Break he will
most likely tell you that it was the
training with the elite Ranger
Platoon. The Ranger Club consists
of a group of -enthusiastic and
motivated ROTC cadets who are
willing to go the extra mile with
tactical and survival infantry train
ing.
This semester, the Rangers are
going stronger than ever and have
already begun preparation for up
coming events. In February, the
Rangers will conduct Winter Sur
vival Weekend, where the rangers
will sacrifice the comforts of home
for a weekend in the snow in
makeshift shelters. In March, the
Rangers will undergo a Paint Pellet
exercise, where new tactics can be
learned and improved. Towards the
end of the semester in April, the
Rifle Club
The Behrend Rifle Club is still open to all shooters either first time or
experienced. The club shoots Thursday nights at 5 p.m., leaving from
the ROTC Office.
During the final weeks of last semester, the club entered the
Greenville, Alabama postal match. A postal match is fired here and the
targets are mailed to the units putting on the event to be scored. The
matches are opened to all university and college teams nationwide. The
Behrend rifles placed fifth in this event with the high scorers being Al
Bolkovac, Chris Martincic, John Mann, Ted Caldwell and Brian Taylor.
Bolkovac lead the scoring, firing an 83 out of 100 in the prone, 56 in
the kneeling and 62 in the standing positions. This was his first semes
ter at competitive shooting, and we expect him to improve even more.
The team fires both military and civilian competition weapons using
.22 caliber ammunition. The first several times do not require joining
any clubs, and the only cost is the $1 range fees. The ROTC supplies
the ammo and weapons.
Campus Ministry on
the hot seat
by Grace Yaple and Pastor Ray Sines
Do you have a question you would like to ask God, your minister,
your church, etc.? Now is your opportunity! On February 9, 1988 at
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., several Campus Ministry Ministers will be on
the "hot seat" in Lawrence Hall. Campus Ministers will be:
Sr. Maria O'Connor
Rev. Ron Garrett
Rev. Greg Prince
Rev. Ray Sines
Refreshments will be served during Q & A. Bring your questions,
friends and appetites.
Member of The Press Association
Staff
Jack Grow
Robyn Hovey
Sandy Inman
Robert Kelly
Thomas Mamaux
Michelle McClellan
Cheryl Nietupski
Jennifer Pell
Debra Malone
Heather Osniond
news
by Michelle Grasmick
Ranger
Rangers will take on some hand to
hand combat training to prepare
themselves for close contact with
enemy soldiers. For those Rangers
that participate in these rigorous ac
tivities, as well as demonstrate
proficiency in infantry tasks and
tactics, a black Ranger Beret will
be awarded at the April ROTC
awards ceremony.
Ranger Commanders are en
thusiastic about the progress and
outlook of the club. As stated by
Ranger Platoon Operations Officer
Larry Witte, "We're planning on an
exciting semester with challenging
training... put yourself to the test."
If you're currently enrolled in
ROTC and you think you have the
stamina and dedication being a
Ranger requires, meetings are
Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. out
side the ROTC Office in the Glen
nhill Farmhouse.
by Chris Martincic
HEY GOD???
Business Manager Jeff Gonos
Photo Coordinator R ick Brooks
Asst. Photo Coordinator M ary Beth
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Copy Editor Darren Boyce
Advisor Nancy McGartland
Ken Oswandel
Maria Plaza
Robert Prindle •
Lorraine Reib
Michelle Schneider
Thang Tran
Kevin Trenney
William Warner •
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