EDITORIAL Akr the
Let Them Know
In the next year there is a possibility that academic
measurements may change from the unit to the
credit
In the next year there is a possibility that
requirements for graduation may change from
program to program.
There is also a possibility that by next year the
term would be replaced by the semester.
According to some people these changes will
promote more flexibility within the Capitol Campus
system. A system originally designed to be unique,
apart from the University Park and state wide Penn
State Commonwealth Campus structure.
All these proposals are interrelated.
If the requirements for graduation change from
program to program then, almost certainly, the unit
will turn into credits; for apparently if the unit is
broken down to half or quarter units this would cause
too many problems; in charging tuition; in
computing grade point averages; in keeping records
within this state wide institution.
If we go to a semester system rather than a term
system the unit would most likely transform to
credits, again; record keeping and other such
situations would work more smoothly this way.
But rather than delve into all the ramifications for
night and Saturday students if we go to a semester
system, or ask what will happen if the credit is
incorporated, let's look at why and how and due to
who's decree these suggestions have come about.
These ramifications, if the changes take place, are
hypothetical and open to varying interpretations
anyway.
Someone wants to make money is what it a//
comes down to. For the Capitol Campus to grow
these changes, in the opinions of those directly
affiliated with the proposals, must be put into effect.
For the Capitol Campus to grow means more
students. More students means more tuition. Are we
in need of money for the new building? Where does
tuition go? Who stands to profit? If this monetary
reasoning is not behind the proposals to grow, what
is?
Aside from these questions we must look at how
and who will make the decision. Finally it's the
provost who'll decide. Does that make you wonder?
Students do have a say. Students are represented
by the student government. Therefore, the student
government senators are going to somehow talk to
their constituents to get a general impression of
students' feelings on this subject. Have you been
asked what you think?
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Grace M. Cole, Doug George, Greg Hall, Young
Inyang, Ray Martin, Brian McDonough.
.William M. Kane
Tim Adams
Ed Perrone
.Robert L. Fisher Jr.
Wayne Stottmeister
Carol Andress
John Kollar, Ed McKeown
Janine M. Rannels
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By Tim Adams
The Kentucky Derby has
come and gone once again this
year. Since our Kentucky
Correspondent was not avail
able to cover the story this
year, perhaps this story will
suffice. It is a day at Churchill
Downs a couple of years back.
On derby day Mint Juleps
are the traditional pacifiers for
the big losers. As one track fan
put it, "Not drinking a julep on
derby day is as un-American as
Leonid Brezhnev."
On this particular derby
day, an unauthorized, but
highly industrious Julep vendor
arrived at the grounds. Upon
attaining admittance he de
ployed his four helpers to
strategic locations armed with
20,000 mint juleps apiece.
The crowd that day was
estimated at 25,000 fans, (or
four mint juleps, depending on
how you look at it.) At any rate,
within 2 1 / 3 hours the vendors
had sold all 100,000 drinks.
The vendor, overcome with
delight at not only selling all of
his wares, but doing so in a
very short time, began to boast
Why do alumni pi Ma bosi soots?
By Cliff Eshbach
I'm confused about a group
of people who, just by the fact
that they attended this
university, seem to feel that
they control the fate of the
school.
I'm talking about the alumni
of this "grand" university.
Those folks of days gone by.
Those folks who have already
done time. You know, those
folks that we seniors will soon
become.
I guess you could consider
some of us half of an alumni,
since many of us have Associate
degrees. But remember you're
not a real alumnus until you
have that 8.A., or B.S .
(Actually, all of us have 8.5.)
The confusing part comes in
when you consider what Penn
State alumni do. Granted they
have some kind of investment
A lON from a man in prison
Dear Editor;
I am writing you for some
one to exchange knowledge
with on your campus, The
person can be a teacher as well
as a student; both have
knowledge and may have
experiences they may want to
exchange with me. I am a
inmate at Attica Correctional
Facility, in Attica New York.
I am attending college while
in prison; my majors is history
,- f •vatn,- f eidt
races a couple years back
about his luck. After all his
expenses he had still netted a
$23,000 profit.
Little did he know that not
only was he happy about his
windfall, but in a very short
while the Kentucky Racing
Commission was also going to
share his joy and his profits.
Please return our Keg
To all the students who
made our keggar on Tuesday a
success we want to thank you.
Now for the person(s) who felt
that they needed to take the
party back to their quarters we
would deeply appreciate if you
would please return the empty
keg so that we are not forced to
pay a keg cost. Hopefully you
enjoyed our beer, but please
return the keg to either the
WNDR station or just drop it
off at the loading dock behind
the Student Center. (You know
where that is; it's where you
originally took it from.) No
questions will be asked.
And again to all you faithful
in the university. And they
want to see the university
prosper. But it is clear that the
only place I have seen the
alumni operate is the banquet
circuit, and the football scene.
Think about it. They seem
New People
By David Nikokoff
Since we have been elected
to SGA, we feel we owe those
of you who voted for us, even if
you are only ten percent of the
campus population, some op
portunity to give SGA your
opinions on problems that
confronts us at Capitol. Come
into our offices whenever you
like and speak your mind. The
rest of you, the ninety percent
of the student body that stays
away from student groups and
activities, can come too.
and sociology, At this point in
time I am working toward my
B.A. degree in both feilds.
This ideas or philospy's we
will exchange dose not have to
be on any praticalor subject. I
am blackman that has been in
jail since the age of 16, I am
now 21 years of age and a
Capricorn. So I am writing you
hoping that you may be of some
aid to me in my seach for some
one who is willing to write me.
" V'ci' , ll • • i ii T ilrfAh t
By the time they had run
the Bth race the "run for the
roses," our hero had to borrow
two dollars in order to place a
bet.
In typical gambling spirit
though, he mused, "If only I had
mixed 100,000 more of those
damn things!"
keggar lovers thanks a lot. We
were able to bring in enough
money to pay off our debt to the
S.G.A. and are again a solvent
organization. Thanks to all the
people who worked; we are
grateful. Special thanks to
Kent Odenwelder, Mr. Gautreau
and Mr. Williams who were
responsible for the kegs being
at their best, cold! Special
thanks also to MHBOG for
splitting the refreshment costs
with us. Expect another keggar
around October; by then the
staff should be recuperated.
Thanks,
Joe Gerckak
WNDR Business Manager
to arise and live between
September and December. And
then they hide away inside
their banquet hall, talking
about how lousy their 50-yard
line seat was this year.
in Office
If you have no opinions or
lack enough motivation to get
off your backsides and come in,
you may be part of the apathy
problem. Think about it and if
you have some time check out
our posted office hours or just
leave a note in our mailboxes
telling us what you think we
can do to improve Capitol
Campus. You can find the SGA
in our offices in W-110 or at our
weekly meetings Wednesday at
8:00 p.m. in Room 216.
This exchange of ideas will
help me to prepare myself for
release in the coming 2 years
from now, so please if you can
place this letter in your campus
news paper, your help will be
most welcome.
your. trimly
Divine Justice 976-A-907
P.O. Box 149
Attica, New York. 14011
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