EDITORIAL
SOMETHINGTO THINK ABOUT
Finally, after over
three-hundred years, the
Catholic church is beginning to
react to American denial of it’s
authority. Through the use of a
Vatican commando force,
composed of hand-picked priest
and nun fanatics, the Papal
threat nearly succeeded in
cold-bloodedly destroying a
government heating system. But
thanks to the dogged efforts of
our nation’s security force the
cloth of secrecy was removed in
time to prevent the deed and
save a Presidential aid from
being carried off to a clerical
hideout. Where was the
headquarters of this cell of
subversives that so plagued J.
Edgar Hoover? Predictably it
was found in that mystery
clouded fortress of Lewisburg
Federal Penitentiary.
Collared by the government
investigators were three priests, a
former priest, and a nun. Also
mentioned was a Pakistani alien
(the CIA is investigating the
possibilities of a Hindu-Catholic
alliance against America and the
Free World). What was the goal
that could drive rational human
beings to the point of thinking
about doing something? They all
readily admit conspiring for a
great many years toward an end
to the war in Vietnam.
Government sources state that
while they are proud of their
catch they realize that there are
many more subversive thoughts
being committed in the United
States. These, coupled with the
many alleged obscene thoughts,
EDITORIAL
Where Will We Put It?
Where is the Experimental
institution that would make the
Penn State system famous? It’s
certainly not at Capitol, where
programs are antiquated and
useless. The responsibility of the
University is to prepare the
student for involvement in
society, not the society of 1950,
but the society of 1970. Massive
graduate unemployment is not a
confirmation of the University’s
goals, yet the system doesn’t
change. Why not?
Why aren’t progressive
structural changes being made in
the administrative and curricular
sections of the University? Why
aren’t students considered
responsible in planning the
programs which up until now
have found them jobs outside of
their field if they were lucky?
Why is it that nearly every other
campus in the country is
realizing the necessity of a
student voice in administrative
affairs, while our University
suffocates us with an impotent
student government?
It must be realized by the
administration and faculty alike
that students have the right to
participation in the decisions
that effect their futures. That
STAFF OF the CAPITOLISTi
EDITOR: Rosemary Scanlon
ASSOCIATE EDITORS:
Lee Nell
Tom Hagan
BUSINESS MANAGERS:
Richard Marx
Roger Hawkins
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
John Fannely
Don Davis
Eric Murray
EDITORIAL CONSULTANT:
Jim Benn
and thoughts of Uncle Sam
being a mythical character are
continuing to keep Federal
investigating agencies on their
toes.
But can they change what
seems to be a growing trend,
especially amongst the
impressionable young of our
college campuses? Is there any
hope for a secure future if
reasoning imaginations go
unstifled? Is stronger legislation
required to enforce tighter
controls?...Think about it.
Head Shop News
Lee A. Nell
Remember the
faculty-student meeting last
term? There was some good
stuff in that meeting. So, on
February 2, at 4:00, in E 330,
there will be another general
encounter. Come in and bring a
friend. Come to think of
it—bring an enemy, too.
On Monday, February Ist,
the first of the NET shows will
be shown on the TV sets in the
student lounges. This one will be
excerpts from a 16-hour
encounter group session
involving drugs. The report is
that some good things happen
on the show.
Maybe the show will spark
some talk on Tuesday, maybe
not. Do you want something to
happen here that is not or does
not happen? Is something
happening that you would like
to see stopped? Would you like
to turn a student/faculty
member on? Off?? Tuesday,
February 2,4 p.m. in E 330.
student participation means
enough control to affect a valid
veto on decisions they feel are
non-responsive to their interests.
And that this authority is
useless, so long as Capitol
remains chained to the
bureaucratic slavery of
University Park.
Look around you, students.
Are you certain of your purpose
for being here? Are the courses
you’re taking preparing you for
the technically dominated,
socially frustrated world
outside? Where is
departmentalization of any
benefit to you? And what is
your influence in a treadmill
that spits out finished products,
not developed human beings?
It’s your education, what are
you going to do about it?
ENVIRONMENTAL
PETITION
Have you signed the petition
encouraging the adoption of
ecology oriented courses at
Capitol yet? Sign up in the Book
Exchange.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Lu Ann Berulis
Missy Rotundaro
Ann Ostroski
Bill Winkler
Michael Rix
Terry Wimmer
Dan Durante
Chandler Wolf
Tony McGovern
Skip Lewis
Charlie Bussison
Paul Snyder
THE CAPITOLIST
DEMMI
An Elaboration,..
by Terry Wimmer
Many members of the Capitol
Community have approached me
during the past week concerning
the announcement of my
resignation from the Senate. The
comments, as previously
mentioned were many and
widely diverse in essence.
One of the comments was
directed to the so-called
“threats” that the Black Student
Union were to have made if Miss
Patti Patterson would have been
fired as Treasurer of the SGA. A
student and member of the BSU
felt that it was unfair of me to
generalize and say that the entire
membership of the BSU were to
issue these “threats.” Before I
ever decided to resign from the
Senate, I discussed the entire
matter with Leroy Howell,
President of the Black Student
Union. Mr. Howell informed me
that he knew nothing about “a
threat or threats” and had only
heard through the grapevine that
there was “something going on
in the Senate.” I apologize to
those members of the BSU who
misinterpreted my comments.
As one can easily see, any ideas
concerning “threats” came from
the mind of one individual-
Chandler Wolf, Vice President of
the SGA. Even Lee Levan,
President of the SGA admitted
that he relied on Mr. Wolfs
advice instead of the President
of the BSU. In the presence of a
member of the Student Affairs
staff, President Levan informed
me that he feels he “understands
race relations on this campus
better than any white student.”
When I informed him that I had
discussed the matter with Mr.
Howell, he didn’t even know
ttv9 Mr. Howell was President of
the BSU. (OPEN
MOUTH-INSERT FOOT MR.
PRESIDENT.) One must
therefore question President
Levan’s actual knowledge of race
relations here at Capitol.
As for the comments
concerning my resignation being
a “political move,” my political
intentions will be announced in
a few weeks. I don’t want to
keep Senator Len Thompson
and Treasurer Steve Wesley
waiting too long. To my
distinguished ex-colleagues I can
only say, “Don’t bet all your
money. You might lose big!”
Finally, I would like to thank
all those people who passed
along to me the many words of
encouragement. Their comments
have proved to me that they are
indeed concerned, but equally
discouraged in the way the SGA
operates and the disservice it
renders to the students of
Capitol. The present SGA must
change - its ways for the
cancerous growth of
disatisfaction is rapidly
spreading. To the SGA I can
only say: Don’t let it prove fatal.
AROUND THE CAMPUS. . .
Ecology Lecture
On Tuesday, February 2, the
Environmental Committee will
present the second in its series of
public lectures. This lecture is
entitled “Water Resources,
Waste Water, and Water Supply
Technology.” Assistant
Professor Milan Degyansky,
Water Resources Engineering
Program, is presenting the
second lecture.
Professor Degyansky is an
experienced practicing sanitary
and water resources engineer. He
is the holder of several awards
and fellowships in his profession.
He is a member of the American
Society of Civil Engineers,
American Water Works
IT’S C-O-L-D OUT THEM
Winter Wonderland Capitol Campus Style-And this is just the
beginning!
by Roger Hawkins
What about transportation
for students on campus? Has it
long been forgotten? It would be
most appreciated if the school
would think positively about
running a bus on campus to
transport the students living in
Meade Heights and the
Dormitories to and from school.
The cold days ahead and the
icy pavements are not a pleasant
situation to meet.
It seems to me that running a
bus on campus would be in Jhe
best safety interest of the
students and the school also.
Which would the school rather
Hear Ye... Hear Ye!
by Mike Rix to enjoy for now and most
A general bitch around especially next year. Money is
Capitol is that the place is dead there for the social committee
as far as social activities are now the only thing that has to
concerned. This is definitely a be done is to use it to plan
problem but students don’t campus get togethers.
realize how easy a solution there The CCSC now is sponsored
is to this problem. Apathy, as by Barry Kimmel, a senior, who
usual, on this campus is in with the help of his staff has
epidemic proportions and has planned dances for mostly every
brought about a great limitation Tuesday night, an ice skating
on things that can be r j n k outside the campus’ Malt
accomplished. If only you got Shop (Student Center), and
involved in organizations, all-night Folk Festival, a
committees, or events, what a carnival, and a Rock Festival as
better place this campus would the main attractions for the rest
be for all of us. of the year If you > d like t 0
A good example of where to inquire about what you can do
start to get it together is with or an idea that you have, Barry
the Capitol Campus Social is at 849 A Kirtland Street,
Committee. Recently the CCSC 944.7997.
held a meeting and only one, Remember it is solely up to
that number between zero and the present Juniors to either
twp, junior came. What the hell make or break the social and
is going to happen for next year cultural life of the campus, for
if only one junior is on the social next year especially. So put
committee You think the place down your slide rules, your term
. dead? Wait until next year It papers, and readings, your flutes
sup o the present junior class and drumsticks and other
to get on the committee to defecation and lay yourself on
sponsor and plan activities for all to the social committee'
Association, Water Pollution
Control Federation, and
American Society of Engineering
Education.
A Solution???
Due to the increasing number
of tickets received by students,
the Meade Heights Board of
Governors has offered Capitol
Campus a solution to the
problem. On Thursday, the
Board met and decided, in
effect, that if Mr. Paul continues
to enforce moving violations so
rigidly, the Board of Governors
will remove all speed limit signs
fP*} sto P signs from Meade
Heights. Hmmmm.
be confronted with, a bus to
provide transportation for
on-campus students, or a suit
from a student who slipped on a
piece of ice and broke his back?
In view of the hazardous
weather conditions and the
increasing doctor bills from
colds, spre throats, and frostbite,
and as I already mentioned, the
icy streets which are not safe for
anyone to walk on, the school
ought to make every effort to
combat this devastating situation
by providing a bus on campus.
Well, after all the students have
paid their tuition and that does
entitle them to some benefits.
Financial Aid
News
Toni Jennings reports that
initial applications for 1971-72
PHEAA Grants are now available
for those who are interested.
The deadline for applications is
May 31st.
All-University Scholarship
Applications also are available.
The student must have a 3.0
cumulative average or better to
qualify. The deadline for All-U
scholarship forms is February
12.
Both applications may be
picked up in the Financial Aid
Office in E-106.
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