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Somewhere along the line, someone ordered some snow-a
little too much it seems for dear old Capitol Campus. The cold
white stuff appeared on January 18th and decided to stick
around until the 23rd, on the roads that is. Either the school
believes everyone on campus is an expert winter driver or
perhaps its just that they're trying to save some money, but the
road conditions on campus during the recent snowfall were
cloplorable...Minor attempts were made to scrape the snow off
the road, with some cinders being thrown down for good
measure. Well, it seems that these attempts were just not
enough. Several accidents occurred on campus during this
latest whitetail, and perhaps they could have been avoided if the
roadways on campus were properly tended to in this sort of foul
weather.
Pedestrians too had a hard time transportation-wise. With
many cars succumbing to the frigid weather, many would.be
motorists hoofed it to class on the walkways from the dorms and
Heights. These strips of macadam were snow covered during
the recent storm and as the temperatures dropped, the snow
froze into ice, making locomotion treacherous and hazardous to
say the least. To compound this danger, on each walkway there
is a slight hill which makes walking in icy conditions next to
impossible.
Also, little consideration is given to those students who have
to walk from the University Apts. to class. Walking on the side
of the road in snowy or icy conditions is also quite dangerous,
and perhaps some sort of walkway might be established for
these Campus residents also.
What the READER suggests is that the powers at be on
campus make an effort the next time snow descends on Capitol
Campus to remove it promptly and efficiently for the safety of
the entire campus community.
WE
NEED
COVER
Each week, the READER _ features a photograph on its
cover. As nice as it is seeing one's photos in print each week,
it sometimes becomes hard coming up with an image worthy of
a cover every week. This term, the READERis lookng for cover
material. Do you have a photograph that's special to you which
you think others might enjoy seeing? If so, bring the photo,
snapshot or negative to the C.C.READERoffice W-110. The only
requirement is that it be vertical in format and in black and
white... any technical details can be worked out later on. So,
submit and you just might get in print.
Get in touch with
Fred Prouser, Photo editor
C.C. READER OFFICE W-110
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staff.
does the business staff have staff?
Th• Capitol Campus Reader
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Pennsylvania State University at Capitol Campus,
Middletown, Pa., and is printed by the Middletown
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Terms.
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C.C.hEAbER
Got A
Bitch?
continued from pg. 1
1. The need for left-hand
ed desks, at least four per
classroom.
The need for left-handed
desks were brought up last
year. S.G.A. had been under
the impression that they had
been ordered, but they were
held-up due to a delay in
ordering. Nonetheless, they
have been ordered.
Two provisions of vehicle
registration form that should
be eliminated;
(a) The vehicle will be
parked on campus at no risk
to University.
(b) If the vehicle is
parked in violation of any
regulation it may be removed
by the University.
These provisions add in
sult to injury. It's bad enough
we have $7.50 a term parking
fee but then the University
isn't responsible for security
of vehicles-security which is
paid for out of the $7.50 fee!
What if a car is damaged by a
University snowplow or hit by
a University vehicle... What if
a car is damaged by being
towed away? The deck is
stacked against the student,
They are at the mercy of
campus security.
Also this whole form is
absurd to begin with. Cars
are registered with the state
why set up a campus bureau
of motor vehicles It's okay to
put license numbers on a
form but this particular form
is an insult to academia
especially at an upper divi
sion school.
We are in full agreement
with this complaint. But as
the provision stands we are
not fully aware of the legal
aspects of the complaint. We
will check into this matter
further. Also, would the per
son who made this complaint
please stop by the S.G.A.
office if interested in trying to
do something about it.
3. Outlaw cigar and pipe
smoking in class.
At this point it is up to the
discretion of the specific in
structor in the classroom. If
you have a problem consult
your professor about it.
4. Why were grades de
layed so long from fall term?
According to Mr. Thorne
at the Records Office the
grades were sent to Univers
ity Park, but UP was not able
to process them over the
Holidays. That is what
caused the delay.
5. Why can't restricted
stickers be used at the Rec
reation Building?
This problem has been
discussed at S.G.A. meet
ings. A proposal was written
and in fact published in this
paper. At this point, we are at
a standstill.
6. Better equipment at
the student center, especially
ping-pong tables. The Rec
reation building has brand
new ones. The tables at the
student center are deplor
able.
Due to tight funds the
decision was made to put
them into the Rec/Ath Build
ing. The student center will
be taken care of next time
funds are available.
continued on pg. I
see 'That's Good!'
What Is More Practical -
A College Diploma Or
A Roll Of Toilet Paper?
As I sit upon my behind, I wonder what is more practical
- a college diploma, or a roll of toilet paper?
You say that the diploma is much more valuable? Well,
consider the following for toilet paper's superiority. A roll
of toilet paper has a real practical use. It performs a very
vital function for society. Without it, where would our
nation be? In mighty bad shape, that's where. Diversity of
any commodity is important, and toilet paper leads the
field. "TP" can be used to blow our nose; wipe our eyes,
fold contact lenses into, and even clean our glasses. As
you now have noticed, the many everyday, practical uses
are far too numerous to mention. Can a college diploma
match that?
Toilet paper also has much artistic potential. Have you
ever noticed the many colors and decors that the stuff
comes in now? No matter what color or design a bathroom
is, a roll of toilet paper is made to match it. Diplomas come
in a variety of colors, as long as they are white and gold.
Now really, which is more pleasing to the eye? Certain
brands of toilet papers are advertised as being so soft, that
they will mesmerise our behinds. A thin, cold sheet of
parchment used as a diploma is certainly nothing to rub
over my skin.
When was the last time you carried your diploma around
with you? If you do, you're awfully strange. A few sheets of
"TP" torn off the roll and folded up like kleenex, is an
excellent item to use for a cold. It may even be softer than
facial tissue anyway. When was the last time one of your
friends asked to see your high school or colege diploma?
No one has ever asked me. But, let someone go into a
bathroom that has no readily available toilet paper when
they need it, and listen to them devote all of their energy in
hollering for its immedate presence. As for popularity,
good ole toilet paper has the college diploma all wiped out.
Of course, there is at least one pro for the diploma. Did you
ever see someone hang toilet paper on their living room
wall? I never have as of this day, but who knows? After this
message, people may start decorating their interiors with
it. Halloweeners decorate houses on Halloween night with
toilet paper, so maybe interior decorators will pick-up on
the trend.
Imagine a doctor displaying toilet paper on the office
wall instead of his/her medical school diploma. It may be
absurd, but there may be some hope for it. Could you ever
in vision throwing college diplomas out onto the football
field? Again, "TP"wipes up. "Come into the living room and
see my toilet paper. Someday I'll be able to hang up my
toilet paper for the entire world to see. Why can't our toilet
paper be like the Jones's daddy?" Imagine the possiblities.
Jimmy knows what's happening. Most anyone in their
right minds will know that nothing can be judged by its
outward appearance. A satirical poke at the subject is fine,
but a serious look at the matter is also needed. The actual
piece of paper, whether it be a diploma or a sheet of toilet
paper, means nothing. Its what's behind it that counts. If
you wish to disillusion yourself by thinking that you're
special because you have a diploma hanging on your wall,
then go ahead. Academic mediocrity results when people
allow an, insignificant label to carry on their lives for them.
A million years of studying at Penn State will be worthless
unless you get off your asses and start acting like human
beings. Why must we rip-off our technology? Instead of
building bombs, let's build worlds--where every creature
can live in comfort and happiness. How about using your
diploma for a goal like that! Make that piece of paper
represent years of productive creativity, whether it be in
math or music.
Too many of you mediocre, apathetic bastards [students,
faculty, and administration] are just getting in the way. Let
one wart go unattended, and a million more pop up. Capitol
Campus needs more than "Preparation H" to solve its
problems. If we all put some genuine concern into what
we're doing here, then those diplomas, hanging on
countless walls, and bearing endless degrees, will mean
just one hell of a lot more.
JIMMY OLSON DOESN'T MISS A TRICK
Record To
Make Love By
[Earth News]--Syntonic Re
search, maker of environ
mental records, is about to
release a nevr long-player
which the company describes
as the "perfect sound for
lovemaking." The record is
called "The Ultimate Heart
beat" and features the sound
of a woman's pulsating heart
for 20 minutes. The firm says
a woman's heart was used
becuase it "works best...it's
slower than a man's."
JANUARY 31, 1975
By Jimmy Olson
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