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Editorials
Ts SW I M Ira
by Tom Hagin
Okay, friends. Once again, it's
that time of year when our
thoughts turn to fresher things.
For some, it is the fun of
frolicking in the sunshine. For
others, it is the more practical
problem of finding a job, if only
for the summer vacation.
But there is something else. A
few of you may remember that
there is still a war going on. And
it just so happens that there is
also a National Moratorium
today. Consequently, the
Harrisburg Peace Center is
coordinating a rally outside of
the Federal Building in
Harrisburg.
Yea, I know. Yawn; So what;
and What's that gonna do?
National Moratoriums are
becoming an annual event like
Once again it is time to
choose the Senate and Senate
officers for next year. And once
again the Capitolist will do its
best to inform the students
about all the candidates.
Without addressing the
concept of relative usefulness (or
uselessness to some) of the
Student Government
Association, we will try to
present the candidates' views
about the organization, the
school and a bit about the
candidates themselves.
Our aim is to present a look at
all the candidates, both for the
Senate and for the officers
positions. Experience has taught
us, however, that it is nearly an
impossible task to contact every
candidate and to get some useful
information about each one.
We may be slow learners, but
we will try to do that again. But
if we cannot give equal
representation to every person,
we will scrap the idea.
At the very least, though, we
will present a look at all
Presidential candidates. It is not
nearly so impossible to track
down three or four people as it
is to do with 15 or so Senate
candidates.
This is not to say, however,
that the Senate posts should be
of less interest than the
executive officers positions. It is
just that it provides a convenient
cut-off point for us if our staff
finds the whole job impossible.
We make no apologies for this
because none need to be made.
Many times, a candidate simply
cannot be reached, and to
present other candidates in the
paper would be unfair.
New Year's Eve and Labor Day.
Agreed, it won't stop the
brilliant move of our beloved
President to increase the
bombing. And it probably won't
even make Nixon realize that we
are aware of the lie of
Vietnamization.
But maybe, just maybe, one
more person will begin to
suspect some insanity in that
war. Maybe it will even be the
deciding factor for someone to
write to their Congressman.
So please, if you can, go to
the Federal Building at twelve
noon. Cars will leave from the
Main Building around eleven
a.m. for those who need a ride.
Consider the importance of
proving that anti-warism is not a
passing fancy. Consider the
importance of life.
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by Lee Nell
Although the Capitolist,
retains the right to endorse a
candidate, it is doubtful that we
will this year. It seems unlikely
that all the staff editors will
agree on one candidate. And if
not, we will not endorse.
The Capitolist will, however,
accept ads from candidates.
These are not to be confused
with endorsement. They are
simply an attempt on the part of
the candidate to gain more
exposure. Of course, since the
ads will be paid for by the
candidates, we may not get any
at all.
Briefly then, that is what you
can expect from the Capitolist
next week. We urge you to find
out all you can about the
candidates both for the SGA
Presidency and for the Senate
posts.
And, we hope that all
students will look forward to
exercising their vote. Only by
doing that and then by taking an
interest in the SGA can the
student organization gain its
rightful share of the
decision-making power on
campus.
The Capitolist is accepting paid
ads from campus political
candidates at reduced rtes. Why
not my it in the Capitolist? Most
people do, once in a while. Ads
must be received by Friday, May
5, at 3 p.m. Payable in advance,
`cause we don't trust politicians.'
Anyone interested in giving free
or very cheap bass guitar lessons
call Caroleetha at 944-7502.
Classified Ads
THE CAPITOLIST
Letters To The Editor
SGA Pres. Candidates
Fellow Students
If I were to suggest a theme
which best indicates why I
choose to run for SGA President
here at Capitol Campus, it would
be because I care,
I care about you, the student.
I care about Capitol Campus.
I care about education.
And because I care, I am
soliciting your support in my
candidacy for the Presidency of
our SGA.
It is important that we
continue the strides made this
year toward making Capitol
Campus "Student Oriented." To
keep it student oriented it is
essential that the needs and
concerns of all fellow students
be articulated and made known.
Through personal contact,
open meetings, and special
forums, I would strive to make
SGA a true sounding board for
new ideas, new concepts, new
directions.
As SGA President, it would be
my goal to gain wider
recognition for Capitol Campus,
making it known beyond our
immediate area as an institution
of learning where innovation,
experimentation and relevance
of program are the order of the
day.
This year, as your Senator, I
constantly sought out the
student viewpoint and tried to
represent you. The experience of
this year's service has helped me
gain a broader perspective of
what an active, interested SGA
can do.
We can turn ideas into action.
We can minimize apathy.
We can work together.
We are beginning to be
recognized as an "action"
organization.
NO M NINO
Dear Editor,
I was surprised to see the new
advertisement for the Star
Theater in last week's edition of
the CAPITOLIST. Surely this
column could be used for more
entertaining, cultural or
educational material than this
trash.
If the school paper needs
money from advertisements so
badly, why not advertise what's
playing at the more respectable
theaters in the Harrisburg area?
I feel this would provide a
more relevent service to the
student, rather than making him
aware of where the local
pornography is playing. I'm sure
my opinion will be shared by
many other students on campus.
Bill Duffy
Dear Bill,
First of all, thanks for taking
the time to share your opinion
with us on the subject. And we
are sorry if you have been
offended by the particular
advertisement. If you and others
feel that such entertainment is
trash, so be it.
But isn't it rather unfair of
one student or a group of
students to decide what is .
relevent entertainment and what
is not? Perhaps some students,
view such "trash" as a valid form
of spending one's time and
money.
As for the more "respectable"
theaters in the area, we're
working on that too.
NOT LINE -944-1033
With continued interest,
support and cooperation,
1972.1973 can be the year for
SGA.
I earnestly ask for your
support of my candidacy.
I pledge my energy, my time
and my commitment to
responsibly represent your goals
and your objectives.
I pledge to serve you the
Capitol Campus "community".
Together we can make a
difference.
To Fellow Students
Honesty, what is it? Webster's
dictionary defines honesty as
being characterized by openness
and sincerity.
This is the total concept of
my campaign as I seek your
support in the upcoming
election of a new SGA president.
Winning your support by making
idle promises would be a grave
injustice. All I can promise you
is that I will represent you to the
best of my ability.
Wasting time writing elusive
speeches is senseless. I would
rather utilize the precious time
to listen to people. My eyes, ears
and mind are open to your
complaints, appraisals and
suggestions.
Regardless of whom you vote
for, let him know you exist. Let
him know he is the voice of the
students. Let your voice be
heard. Exercise your right as
students by voting on May 18.
Sincerely,
John D. Sheridan
829-B Nelson Dr.
9441588
Open Fourth
Dear Sir
I am dismayed to learn about
the proposal to eliminate the
fourth period class next year. I
am definitely opposed to this
action.
The reasons why I am
opposed are: now no one is
forced to schedule a fourth class
and those of us who want to are
allowed to; the people who
commute (myself being a
commuter) must leave very early
in order to make an eight
o'clock class and many of us
would gladly give up lunch to
get home before the rush hour
traffic, the present proposal
would prevent this (in my own
case I must leave at 6:15 in the
morning and usually get home at
4:30).
Some of us also must work to
finance our education. If this
fourth period is wasted this
necessitates our spending an
hour on campus which could
more profitably be spent
elsewhere.
This school is not inhabited
solely by people who live on
campus and I personally doubt
that the people who do not live
on campus would like to see this
happen next year.
Information Session
A representative for the
Cumberland and Perry County
Mental Health/Mental
Retardation Program will chair
an information session for
students who are residents of
that area and who are interested
in work-study and summer jobs.
A movie will be included. Date
May Bth, time, 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. in W-331.
Sincerely,
The Editors
Mike Dini
Junior Senator-at-large
Social Science
(Secondary Education)
Period?
Thank you,
Francis M. Fox
Thurs*iy, May 4,1872
Smilin' Faces
by Steve Wesley
& Steve Rosenzweig
Last week's SMlLlisr FACES
did it again. They stuck their
foot in their mouth. Of course
we write our articles with no
malice intended, but
unfortunately some pieces in our
column are interpreted in a
detrimental way.
The quip about our new
Provost was definitely in bad
taste. Though that portion of
the column wasn't written by us,
we must assume full
responsibility for it's
appearance.
If we embarrased you Dr.
McDermott, we're sorry. It may
have been distasteful but it was
all done in jest. It happened to
include your name when anyone
could have been the victim.
Again, we apologize, and as
stated in a previous issue, we
wish you good luck at Capitol.
Keep Smilin',
Fertility Day
- May 17
by Dan Durante
Fertility Day is a Captiol
Campus tradition where
ecologically minded members of
the campus community
participate in an activity to
enhance the physical
environment of the campus.
Activities for this year's
project, on May 17, will include
the planting of trees in the
Meade Heights area, the
preparation and seeding of an
organic garden and the
replacement of dead trees along
the Meade Heights Walkway.
Planting near the Dorms will
include ivy and pyracanthia on
Q Street (leading from the
dorms to the main building), the
planting of Austrian Pines,
juniper and dogwood trees in the
flagpole area of the main
building, and the opening of a
pathway through the ravine next
to the Heights and the reparation
of steps in that location.
Fertility Day on Wednesday,
May 17, will begin at 9:00 a.m.
and will end at approximately
5:00 p.m. At the conclusion of
all the hard work, there will be a
free picnic in the dormatory area
and also free live entertainment,
among which are musical groups
and the Free Parking Players, in
the Meade Heights Recreation
Area.
All those interested in
participating in the Fertility Day
activities may gather in the
Meade Heights Recreation Area
at 9 on May 17.
Fertility Day is sponsored by
the Capitol Campus Human
Awareness Committee and the
Meade Heights Board of
Governors. There will be a
meeting of the Fertility Day
Planning Committee this
Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. in the
New Birth Coffee House. All
persons are invited.
University Aid
Forms
Available
Students seeking National
Defense Student Loans and/or
Economic Opportunity Grants
for the 1972-73 academic year
may obtain applications and the
Parent's Confidential Statement
form in room E-106. These
forms are for both initial and
renewal applicants. The form
deadline is May 19, 1972. If
there are any questions, see Miss
Toni Jennings in E-106.