Reader Editorials
A small minority rules & governs
by J. P. Reily
For a long time now students have constantly complained that
Mr. Paul, Chief of Security, has been unfair in his treatment of the
students at our campus. He is well known for writing violations and _
issueing citations. In that sense he can’t be critized for inefficiency
because he’s doing his job. However, those yelling and complaining
the loudest are those in violation of rules and regulations. If Mr.
Paul or any other security man is wrong in enforcing the rules, I
think its about time for some people to go back to kindergarten,
because they missed something along the way.
In an attempt to put a halt to Mr. Paul’s actions, a group was
formed to limit or restrict his duties. If he could become the
“Coordinator of Security Operations,” then he wouldn’ f be on the
road and wouldn’t see all the violations he’s suppose to c .rlook. To
make their pleas heard, a special handpicked delegation, Student
Security Committee, was initiated. At their first conference with the
Administration, they presented Dr. Dressier and Jerry South with a
list of recommended changes and a list of abuses’ perpertrated by
Mr. Paul. The document presented was hastily and poorly executed
and was illustrative of a lack of preparation and organization, and
left a lot to be desired. One of the recommended changes requested
was that a student security force be established. We„ Dr. Dressier
was happy with this proposal because he’s been after a student force
for some time, but received little interest from the students
themselves.
As a result of the committee’s actions, students are now
patrolling the campus. However, the student patrol isn’t as lienent
with violators as Mr. Paul has been in the past. For those “concerned
students” who thought the student security force would be a push
over and would look in the other direction and avoid citations,
forget it!! The number of daily citations has increased tremendously
and the Business Office is complaining because of the increased work
load generated through the additional citations.
If the handful of so called “concerned students” were really
interested in the security affairs of our campus and wanted to
attempt to improve the state of affairs they would stop with their
petty attacks at personalities and malicious gossipping. This small
group can generate so much of a negative force against the issue and
against one man that his achievements are shadowed and no matter
what he does - it’s wrong.
It’s a disgrace that educated individuals would resort to the tatics
they do and manipulate a committee to further their goals and cast
as a dissenter anyone who does not agree with their thinking. If
these people would get down off their high horses and ego trips and
learn that they have to bend just a little, they could accomplish
more than they ever anticipated.
In conclusion, the old cliche of “to many chiefs and not enough
Indians” can’t be heard on our campus because it’s just the reverse.
We tend to let others think for us and accept as truth what they
want us to believe. It’s ironic how a small group of people can
influence the thinking habits of the majority. It’s easy to sit back
and critize, or just complain, but it takes a special person to find
Truth and act upon it, and we just don’t have many people like that
on our campus.
"Penn Staters On The Move" IS OUT!
by John B. Langdon
The Press Association of Commonwealth Campuses (PACC)
recently sent approximately 1500 copies of their magazine, “Penn
Staters On The Move,” to Capitol Campus. Designed to be a
supplement Pennsylvania State University’s 19 branch campus
newspapers, the magazine does not have a place at Capitol Campus.
More importantly, “Penn Staters On The Move” is primarily a public
relations effort beseeching college students to apply or transfer to
University Park. The fact that the PCAA sent such a publication to
Capitol Campus is an insult, perhaps inadvertantly directed at this
campus. A similar action would be sending an Army colonel a dozen
pamphlets and letters requesting his service in the military.
The students at Capitol Campus do not need to be sold on the
size or greatness of University Park. They have their own campus
and have been inundated with more than enough Penn State paper.
In addition, Capitol is not a PSU branch campus that graduates
transfer students holding associate degrees. A bachelor and graduate
degree conferring branch campus, its student body consists of
transferred students with 7th term to graduate standing. The vast
majority of students will not be transferring to University Park for
this reason.
One wonders if they (the managers, editors and directors of
“Penn Staters On The Move”) know who we are or what Capitol
Campus is. If they have heard of Capitol Campus and were familiar
with its function before distribution of the magazine, then those
responsible have treated this campus as a non-entity
For members of the PCAA who remain uninformed about Capitol
Campus, it is located in Middletown, Pa. (south of Harrisburg) and
has a student body numbering approximately 2200 and a combined
staff and faculty of 300. Moreover, Capitol is also trying to bolster
its ranks with new students and see those presently enrolled, to
continue and graduate from this campus. Capitol has its own
services, programs and cultural activities to be sustained.
PCAA should allow Capitol Campus some space or remove this
branch campus from its mailing list. The 1500 copies that were
delivered contained 24 pages of nearly worthless information. The
one exception was the centerfold map of University Park. Thanks,
but no thanks.
On May 4, 1974 a
Walk-A-Thon is being sponsored
by the March of Dimes.
Currently there are three
Walk-A-Thons planned for the
Harrisburg Area; one on the East
Shore; one on the West Shore
and one in Carlisle. Starting
points have not yet been
determined.
Walkers are sponsored either
by themselves or by someone
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WALK-A-THON
else. The minimum sponsorship
is 10 cents a mile. As of this date
we have three students who are
participating - Lisa Yaffe Pat
Nevin: and Bill Matthews.
Obviously we need more people
to make this work. Please come
out and support this fine
organization. We need your help.
Interested students can contact
Bill Matthews in the S.G.A.
Office, W-104 or Call 787-1663.
Thank You.
the majority!
C.C. READER
B.S.U.
Record
Player
Disappears
Approximately a week ago
the Treasurer of the B.S.U. was
informed that the Record Player
was missing. Upon canvassing
the members of the organization
it was found that none were
aware of its being removed from
the B.S.U. Center for use
elsewhere.
Mr. Paul has been notified of
the apparent theft. The record
player disappeared on Monday
night and the speakers on
Tuesday night. We would
appreciate any information
concerning the theft.
Any anonymous information
can be left in the Student
Activities office WlO5 or in the
B.S.U. mail slot in WlO4. Your
cooperation will be deeply
appreciated.
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EKIIEEIS
Just a reminder to all senior
engineers who have registered
for the “Engineer in Training
Exam. ” The test will be given on
campus, Saturday, May 4, 1974,
at 8 a.m. The test will last 8
hours and an hour will be given
for lunch.
Room assignments have been
made and they are posted at
each of the engineering offices.
Any reference material may be
used for the test so the rooms
will be opened at 7 a.m. to allow
students to prepare.
The order of the day is get
plenty of rest, sharpen your
pencils, charge your calculators
and keep your fingers crossed.
Good - Luck. If you have any
questions contact Mr. Kormanik
or John Stiehler.
Contes! - Contest - Contest c ' c *f4 0f
Prizes:
General Rules
and Stipulations
All entries myst be submitted
to the C.C. READER Office in
W-104 no later than May 20th.
2. All entries will become the
property of the C.C. READER
and may be printed in the
READER, Tarnhelm, or
yearbook.
3. Anyone may enter -
faculty, staff, undergraduate and
graudate students, commuters
and resident students. Even the
administration is asked to enter
this one, including Mr. Paul.
4. Enter as often as you like •
there’s no limit.
5. Winners will be announced
in the last issue of the C.C.
READER which will be
published May 29th.
Poetry and Creative
Writing Rules
1. All poetry and stories must
be typed (doubled spaced) or
neatly printed.
2. All entries must include
your name and address.
JUDGING:
1. All entries will be judged
by the Tarnhelm staff.
The C.C. Reader is published by the students of
the Pennsylvania State University at Capitol Campus,
Middletown, Pa., and is printed by the West Shore
Times during the Fall, Winter and Spring Terms.
Opinions expressed by the editors and staff are not
necessarily those of the University Administration,
Faculty or Students.
Staff Jim Bollinger, Doug Gibboney
Fred Prouser,
John Langdon, Romeo Trajanus
Cover photo by Fred Prowser.
The P.S.P.E. Bathtub Race
will be held Wednesday, May 15,
1974 at 1:30 p.m. (originally
scheduled for 12:00). If you
have a team please leave your
name and phone number in
Room 262.
A dance will be held the night
before the race (May 14) where
the tubs will be on display. First
prize for the race will be l A keg
of brew.
Ist - $3O 2nd - $l5 3rd
The same prize will be award
ed in each of the four categories,
Photography Rules
1. All entries must be in black
and white - no color, please.
2. All pictures must be of the
campus or surrounding areas.
3. Any size is acceptable;
however, 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 sizes
are preferred.
4. All entries must include
your name, address, and the
location where the picture was
taken.
1. All entries will be judged
for contrast and technical, as
well as aesthetic quality.
2. Photos will be judged by
the Photo Club officers and
members for technical qualities (
contrast, sharpness, etc.)
Complaint Rules
1. All complaints and ideas
must be typed, (double spaced)
or neatly printed.
2. All entries must include in
100 words or more - your
complaint and your reasons why
it bothers you as well as others.
3. All complaints must have
no LESS than 5 signatures of
people who feel the same way as
you.
4. All entries must include
The Capitol Campus Reader
Editor Frank DeSantis
BATHTUB
BACE
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JUDGING
May 2,1974
I.ookie here.
folks
The Placement Center
Newsletter will be incorporating
information about summer job
opportunities, etc.
Juniors are asked to pick up
and review copies of this
informative bi-weekly
publication.
Copies are regularly
distributed via the Roundtable
and the racks at entrances to the
main building.
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a bottle of your
favorite brand.
only the name and address of
the person writing the complaint
(only the signature of 5 or more
other persons is all that is
required.)
5. All complaints must be
legitimate and warrant action to
be taken by the S.G.A. next
September. These complaints or
problems if resolved must be
beneficial to the school and to
the student body.
Idea Rules
1. Same rules apply,
2. All ideas must be
legitimate and beneficial to the
school and the student body.
JUDGING
1. All complaints will be
judged on legitimacy by the
SGA officers and senators.
2. Complaints, distress calls
and ideas have the possibility of
being taken care of if enough
support is given to the Student
Government and Newspaper
next year.
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