THE cApiT ,/*/ LisT elk. " ~,,.,,„ ,_, , gy p The News That Fits . . . . We Print" Vol. 4 ; . B,gt _ L l rh. i ‘ \ CAPITOL CAMPUS - MIDDLETOWN, PA. 0 - May 24, 19 MAY 2 41973 I"' a . 1 5 LIBRARY CAPITOL CA US Ail r 4 44. 47 1 1ir d 0 W ' ••. From all indications, there will be no mandatory activities fee next year after all. Following his meeting with university president John Oswald at main campus on Monday, Provost Robert E. McDermott stated that fact. In addition, the parking fee will again be elevated to $7.50 , beginning with the summer term. McDermott said he could not get the controversial mandatory activities fee, as proposed by the Student Government Association, past Oswald. The provost did not specify any reasons why Oswald turned down the proposal. The SGA recommendation called for a five dollar activities fee with the stipulation that the university give SGA money from a parking DeSantis and Holeczy named Co-editors Frank DeSantis (left) and Charlie Holeczy have been appointed Co-Editors of The Capitolist for 1973-74. They are pictured here following the formal announcement. R.W. Bonaker Frank DeSantis and Charlie Holeczy _have been officially appointed Co-Editors of The Capitolist for 1973-74. They will assume their duties with the first issue of the fall term. Both currently serve as associate editors of the weekly publication. Frank first came to Capitol during the winter term and was staff photographer and "copy boy" before being elevated to his current post, while displaying a distinct writing ability. Charlie, whose real name is Charlotte, became a staff writer • during the winter term, covering the education programs ; both have been active with the campus Photo Club. Frank, a resident of Philadelphia, attended Peirce Junior College before coming here. He was a staff member of the Peircetonian, the school paper. He was also editor of The Soliloquy, Peirce's literary magazine. Frank is currently enrolled in the Humanities program. Charlie did her earlier school work at Muhlenburg College in Allentown, writing for the school paper there. She was a• resident assistant and played hockey and lacrosse. She had a double major in pm-medicine and english while at Muhlenburg. Charlie has had articles published in the Times Herald in Norristown. While at Capitol, she is majoring in Humanities IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE CAPITOLIST ing Fee .$1.50 again activities fee next year fee which was to be set at $2. Both charges were to be levied on a per term basis. The provost said SGA will receive funding next year at 97 per cent of this past year's allocation of $13,000. He also said the Cultural Programs Committee will be revitalized and this year's $6,000 budget will be funded by 97 percent. He hinted that the committee will be turned over to SGA control, but facts were not definite. The magic 97 percent figure also represents the level at which the entire campus will operate in 1973-74. Earlier speculation had it that Capitol's budget would have to be trimmed to 94 per cent of this year, in accordance with a directive issued by Oswald in the light of a financial crisis facing Penn State next year. and International Studies. Both have some definite ideas for the paper for next year. They contend that news articles will continue to be informative and that more feature articles will appear. ** * * Art exhimi nil open The works of two Pennsylvania State University artists are currently being exhibited in the Gallery Lounge. Paintings of Charles W. Gibbons, 111, instructor in oil painting at the Altoona Campus, and Frank Eugene Kowing, Jr., graduate assistant at the Museum of Art at University Park, will be on display through June 1 at the campus. Gibbon's works shown are thimarily figute studies done in oil, water color and chalk and wash media. He has had previous exhibitions at various Maryland and Pennsylvania museums while pursuing undergraduate work at the Maryland Institute College of Art and graduate work at Pennsylvania State University. The oil paintings shown by Kowing present an interesting contrast to Gibbon's in that they are primarily earthscapes and window series. His works have been shown in museums in Holland and throughout Pennsylvania. WEUNESUAY, MAY 30, 7:30 PM. McDermott also said it is possible SGA may get more than the 97 per cent, as Oswald reportedly realizes that this campus has not received proper funding in past years. As for the reinstitution of the $7.50 parking fee, McDermott said there was nothing he could do. He emphasized •that the fee is a figure set by the board of trustees for all of the Commonwealth Campuses. McDermott had lowered the fee to one dollar for the current term only to "draw attention" to what has been termed an unjust levy. He had done so the the ninth week of the winter term when faced with an SGA backed boycott of the fee. McDermott related that the only way he could get even the 97 percent from Oswald was to back down and let the $7.50 fee ride. Traffic Accidents net $1,500 by R.W. Bonaker Two major traffic accidents occurred on campus last week, according to James Paul, Chief, of Security. The combined accidents resulted in damages totalling an estimated $1,600. The first accident happened early on the morning of Wednesday, May 16 on Nelson Drive in Meade Heights. The parked auto of Mickey Wolfson was reportedly rammed by a campus resident, whose name was not released by Paul, and damages estimated at near $3OO were incurred to the right front fender. Wolfson's 1969 Pontiac Catalina was evidently hit hard as part of the front end was knocked over the curb. Wolfson reported the accident to campus seirity and the Lower Swatara Township Police at approximately 7:00 a.m. that day. The student who hit Wolfson did not report the accident to Paul until 2:30 p.m. on the 16th, when the case was resolved. No charges were perferred against the student in question, pending action by the respective insurance companies, Paul said. The vehicle which hit Wolfson's auto was a red 1968 Pontiac. Damages to that vehicle were estimated near $6OO. The second accident occurred last Saturday at 5:30 p.m. during the Music/Arts Festival. A motorcycle proceeding east on Q Street near the Meade Heights walkway failed to negotiate the curve and sideswiped a Buick sedan, severly damaging, both vehicles. The operator of the bike, who is a campus resident, was taken to the hospital by the Lower S w atara ambulance service. He was held for observation and was subsequently released. The operator of the Buick is a resident of Middletown. Names were not released by Paul. Paul said no charges "were preferred" in the, accident, 'which brought an estimated $6OO damages to both vehicles. Condolences The father of Dr. Iftobert J. Brown, Associate bean of Faculty, died Wednesday evening, May 9. Funeral services were held in Miami Shores, Florida. The staff of The Capitolist wishes to express its sorrow at Dr. Brown's loss. Summer term registration The following Advanced Registration System has been approved by the Division Heads and the Records Office for Summer Term 1973. PROCEDT TRE: DATES: TUESDAY-FRIDAY; MAY 29 -JUNE 1 1. Student makes an appointment with his adviser. 12th & 11th term Tuesday, May 29. 10th term - Wednesday, May 30. 9th Term - Thursday, May 31. Bth and 7th Term - Friday, June 1. Registration will not be accepted in the Records Office before these dates. 2. Registration materials will be available in the Records Office. The student will be checked against the admissions list and hold list. Z. A daily class enrollment sheet will be available each morning to all faculty. 4. Adviser and student complete No. 2 Card. 5. Student goes to Finance Office (Room 120) for payment of tuition and parking. 6. Student brings completed No. 2 Card and his paid tuition form to the Records Office. 7. The pink No. 6 class admit cards are given to the student 8. If a student has selected a course which is filled, he will then return to his adviser immediately to select a new course, then return to the Records Office to complete the processing. 9. ID Card is validated. 10. Master card information is checked for accuracy. 11. Those receiving Veterans benefits will complete appropriate materials. 12. A memo would be given to the student so he would understand the new registration policy. Upon completion of this procedure the student DOES NOT have to return to registration on June 22, but rather reports to his courses on the first day of class. All change of schedule will be accepted following the normal drop/add procedure. If the student chooses not to attend class, a withdrawal form must be submitted, and 20% of his tuition payment must be kept by the University. Arts Festival goes despite Sunday rain by R.W. Bonaker Despite the rainout of Sunday's rock concert, the Spring Music/Arts Festival came off with a bang. Well, maybe maybe not a bang, but a rumble. The other events were smoothly run and were well attended, excepting the folk festival on Saturday. No more than 4,500 attended the event, which was directed by the hard working Pat Quinn. The Festival began last Thursday with a concert in a packed Gallery Lounge. Performing were the Philadelphia Chamber Soloists, minus their oboist. Despite that abscence, the concert of classical music was a joy to hear, even as the hearings investigating the Watergate case were being aired in the T.V. Lounge across the hall. The program was sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Committee. On Friday night, the Social Affairs Committee presented a film festival in the Student Center, featuring the classic anti-marijuana film "Reefer Madness." Other films presented were "Never Give a Sucker an Even Break" with W.C. Fields and "Brand-X" , The latter was both a satire and a portrayal of life among young people in these days and times. It was enjoyable for some, and not so enjoyable for others. "Our Gang" shorts were presented throughout the evening to highlight the showing. Approximately 225 people were in attendance. At one point, after 10 o'clock, the Student Center was filled to the extent you couldn't put another person into the place with a can opener. Saturday was bright and sunny and all was in readiness for the folk concert. However, due to technical difficulties, the event began 90 minutes late. "John Krumm" was the initial performer followed by "Straight Grain," "American Standard," "The Dimeler Brothers," "Sunrise," and "Country." In contrast to last year, there were relatively few problems with traffic and drug abuse, as the crowd in no way approaLheil-the over 25,000 which attended a similar event last year. Many Festival officials felt the small crowd was attributed to the limited publicity, as was specified by the Campus administration. Yet, many campus residents were not in attendance as demonstrated by the number of picnics in Meade Heights during the afternoon. The block party occurred Saturday night in Meade Heights. Rock music was provided by local groups in the recreation area. The "Stage" was the driveway of the residence of Bill Dougherty, Enriio Trent, Bruce Katz and Tom Tra ma nt i no. Many people attended a kegger which was held on Nelson Drive. In expectation of much traffic into the Heights, traffic was restricted between 7 and 11 p.m. to campus residents in possession of a car pass. Unfortunately, the event which was to climax the Festival went down the drain as the Sunday Rock Concert was washed out: Dan Perini and his group had labored hard to line up some fine talent. Originally, the concert was to be staged at the Main Street Gym in Middletown in the event of inclement weather, but there were seats for only 1,200 people at the gym, consequently the rock concert was cancelled. Those involved with the festival are optimistic about a bigger and better event next year, as evidenced by the sign on the door of W-103, "Home of the Spring Music/Arts Festival, 1974." Court seeks justices The Student Court is seeking ineterested candidates for vacancies for next year. Applicants must be 10th term seniors in the NI term. Students should be interested in the judicial processes and must be willing to spend a lot of time on cases. Four justices are needed and one will probably become chief justice. Please sign up in the SCIA Office until the 30th.
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