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EDITORIAL
Man must look closely before he leaps. This expression is old
but holds more weight than ever.
Our planet is now feeling the pain humanity is causing on its
surface. While some people struggle to survive others struggle to
acquire and use up the natural resources as fast as they can. In
1854 the Treaty of Pt. Elliot was signed marking the transfer of
Indian lands to the Federal Government. A few years ago I was
given a copy of the words Chief Seattle spoke to the officials
assembled for the signing. These words show a perspective of life
on this earth which one does not soon forget. This is what he said:
"This we know. The Earth does not belong to man; man
belongs to the Earth. This we know. All things are connected like
the blood which unites one family. All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth. Man
did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it.
Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.
Even the white man, whose God walks and talks with him as
friend to friend, cannot be exempt from the common
destiny. We may be brothers after all; we shall
see. One thing we know, which the white man may one day
discover-our God is the same God. You may not think now that
you own Him as you wish to own our land; but you cannot. He is
the God of man, and His compassion is equal for the red man and
for the white man. This Earth is precious to Him, and to harm the
Earth is to heap contempt of its Creator, the whites too shall
pass; perhaps sooner than all other tribes. Continue to
contaminate your bed, and you will one night suffocate in your
own waste.
When the last red man has vanished from this Earth, and his
memory is only the shadow of a cloud moving across the prairie,
these shores and firests will still hold the spirits of my people,
For they love this Earth as the newborn loves its mother's
heartbeat. So if we sell you our land, love it as we have loved it,
care for it as we have cared for it, hold in your mind the memory
of the land as it is when you take it, and with all your strength,
with all your mind, with all your heart, preserve it for your
children, and love it...as God loves us all."
In the 124 years since these words were spoken man has
made many technological advances opening the opportunity for
man to gain more control over his environment. But this
industrial revolution also brought a plundering of the earth's
natural resources. It has only been recently that the ecology
movement began to help cure these ills. The task is before us to
continue this movement. The words of this great native
American strike my conscience as a challenge for our generation.
We must learn to live in peace and care for Mother Earth so
future generations may enjoy life on this fragile planet.
Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket; and
do not pull it out and strike it, merely to show that you have one.
If you are asked what o'clock it is, tell it, but do not proclaim it
hourly and unasked him the watchman.
Capitol Campus Reader
of the Pennsylvania State University
The Capitol Campus
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Business and Advertising
Dear Editor,
Concerning your article
about the Tenth Annual Capitol
Campus Bathtub Race in which
Humpin' Iron finished in first
place. The Team of Humpin'
Iron II consisted of 15 Capitol
Campus students, five of which
were members of Joint Effort.
The design, construction and
majority of the supplies were
furnished by Ken Holt, Bill
Edwards, Bob Dezzi, Barry
Kutz and myself. It is true that
Joint Effort did donate $lO
toward the purchase of a new
front wheel but each member of
the team donated time and
money also. I feel that the
credit should be placed where
credit is due and therefore do
not give, all the glory to Joint
Effort as was stated in your
article. It is my opinion that
your source was very un
reliable and you should have
contacted the team chairman
for the proper story and not
have based your article on
rumors started by people who
want the credit after the work
is done. The following list is of
the members of Humpin' Ironll,
so give credit to those who
deserve it.
Lord Chesterfield
Doug George
eff Stout
Ed McKeown
rol Ar.dret,
C.C. Reader
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LETTERS
EDITOR
Ken Holt, Bill Edwards, Bob
Dezzi, Steve McCormmick,
Barry Kutz, Frank Bucceri,
Mark Hendrixson, Ed Onik,
Chris Borton, Jeff Kozero, Bob
Donnelly, Phil Cornacchione,
Chris Elish, Scott Snyder.
Joe Milligan
12th BCT
Editor's Note:
Our apologies for the
mistake. We hope that printing
your letter will rectify this
error.
People like you help us keep
the facts right, which keeps our
readers better informed and us
on our toes.
W 'kTi)i)Cli d : I Di P W P 11 Di
that the Lampost does have
is the new Capitol Campus
information and referral line. It taken out ads expecting a
will be in full operation during return on the investment.
fall term 1978. All the Others advertise only because
preliminary work has been they want to support our paper.
completed by the program People who take and take
volunteers this term. The line but don't give in return piss me
can provide you with infor- off! It is these leeches that we
mation on agencies, services don't need. This was under
and programs in and witomd thelt scored dramatically when the
Harrisburg area. We will be C.C. Reader, having run out of
looking forward.to seryipg,x9p money, was forced t o cancel
this fall. Hive. a greattnimiaer.' two of the irs feat foutrj
SGA News
Income for the past two
weeks was $644.00. Concerns of
the students include: no
smoking areas in vendorville;
students graduating in the
summer would like a ceremony;
money for parking fines are
allowed to be used toward the
purchase of a sticker.
The words "Capitol Cam
pus" will not be removed from
the diplomas, but will probably
be three dimensionally raised.
A Provost Search Committee is
being formed; one student will
sit on the committee.
Other Side Of Mordelle's
By Andy Arce
If anyone hasn't noticed yet
a new discoteque has opened in
Highspire, right across the
street from the McDonald's
burger joint. Formally called
Marabella's, it is now called
"The Other Side of Mara
bells's". Basically their res
taurant is left intact, as it was
before. Their food is first rate
and the prices are reasonable
Those who abhor mediocracy
will find this place a welcome
change from what passes as
Italian food and the service is
excellent.
This is no fly-by night
operation. Under the owner
ship of Angelo and Mytle
Marabella, it was originally
Nothing
In the last issue we
welcomed seniors to comment
about their Capitol Campus
experience. The response was
underwhelming. One would
think that there would be at
least a handful of people out
there with opinions about
something.
There seems to be a trend
lomposi Soysoff
by Andy An*
Throughout this school year
there have been attempts, by
students from the C.C. Reader
and the Capitolite, to solicite an
ad from the Lampost Inn. They
won't even pay for a few lousy
column inches. Apparently they
feel that they don't have to
advertise since they get much
of their business from students
already. In other words, they
take us for granted. Other
businesses that don't do one
tenth of the student business
Action taken: Mike Sopata
is the new Chief Justice. SGA
reversed it's decision and has
decided to support NAIA. (Dr.
McDermott feels that the new
administration should deal with
it, thus there will be no NAIA
affiliation next year.)
SGA has adjourned for the
summer, but it will meet for a
Leadership Seminar in August.
There will be SGA members
around during the summer,
drop in and see us.
located in Harrisburg at the
Governor Hotel between 1940
and 1943. In 1951-1957 it was
called La Mara restaurant and
was located in downtown
Harrisburg. In 1968 they
moved to their present location
and two Fridays ago Ed and
Rose opened their new disco
which ajoins their restaurant.
The disco side has a small dance
floor surrounded by tables but
is not crowded or stuffy. They
built a sophisticated sound
system with fantastic lighting
effects.
In short, it's a classy little
operation. Those who are not
into disco or are dance shy will
find the food alone worth the
trip.
Wlat 6 Yee Sle
these days to slide through life
as easily as possible. Keep a low
profile and maybe no one will
notice you.
Well now you're almost
finished 4ith school. Go out and
get your job, earn your money,
build your house, but for God's
sake, don't let anyone know
you're there. They might stand
up and take notice.
This paper gets an initial
allotment from the SGA but
must raise an equal sum by
selling ads in order to publish
the entire school year. Since
there was no money; there was
no paper. People who don't
support us should not get our
support. A boycott that has the
support and compliance of
students and faculty will
definitely put a large dent in
their income. There are at least
four other bars in Middletown
where students caiP go, so
please support our boycott.
On the occasion of this, the
last, issue, I congratulate Doug
George and his fine staff for a
job well done with this year's
edition of the Capitol Campus
Reader.
" histrutitor i = meYminnt
May 25,1978
Sandy Marcuso
SGA Secretary