Hammaker Throws His Hat in the Ring By Jan Travers "The biggest problem with the student government association is that it is perceived as a self-interest group," said Todd Hammaker. Hammaker, who just resigned as chief justice of the student court to run for SGA president would like to see this bad reputation dispelled. "My campaign will be centered on getting the interest of the • students. I want the students to know the SGA is there and wilt do something for them. Hammaker has had the experience of working with SGA as chief justice. "It's always easier to sit back and observe. I don't have the perfect solution," he said. However, Hammaker did T \tk i Capital Times Editor-in-Chief Jan Travers Managing Editor ...Vicki Koon Photography Editor Sylvia Johnson Graphic Artist ...Joe Kupec Advertising Mgr Kris Hansen ttrAti)t, The Capital Times is published by the students of Penn State at Harrisburg. Concerns about content of any issue should be directed to the editor in Room 212, Olmsted Building. Any opinion expressed are those of the author and are not representative of the college administration, faculty or student body. The Capital Times does not endorse its advertisers. The Capital Times welcomes signed letters from readers. Unsigned letters cannot be printed; however a writer's name can be withheld upon request. Contributors: Gene Albano Alan Foster Advisor: Joanne Smith Meted at the Press and Journal, Middletown outline a few of his ideas. They include: (1) Picture board of senators to be placed in , a strategic location so people know who their representative is on SGA when they have a problem. (2), Forums held by senators of each division periodically. Presently the only way to meet with your senator is when he has office hours in the SGA office. (3) Message board for senators to make access to them easier. (4) Allow senators to recruit assistance on their committees from the campus at large rather than from SGA. (5) Create better coordination between different organizations through use of the presidents council. SGA Election Day is April 15 and 15. All full-time students are urged to vote. Health Fair Draws Many By Tom Boyle The largest health fair in Capital College's history was held April 1 and 2 in the Capital Union Building. The annual fair offered free health testing, demonstrations, and literature from the over 50 participating organizations. Five new groups joined the growing roster of health related organizations that participate every year. "Attendance was better the second day," said Jean H. Kresge, coordinator of Capital College's Health Services. "Attendance the first day was light." The health fair, now eight years old, was sponsored by the college's Health Services and Pi Sigma Chi fraternity, with the assistance of the Middletown chapter of the America Business Women's Association. "The fair was very good and educational, but not as well attended as last year," said Joseph Shewitz, a retiree from Harrisburg who was attracted to the fair because of the free health testing. Those that weren't interested in health testing, were offered free manicures, facials, and hair styles from Health fair cheers from clown representing Dauphin County's Executive Commission for Drugs and Alcohol Commission Hold Forum On April 13th the Commission on Women will be holding an open forum from 12-2 p.m. in the Gallery Lounge for all women students. The Commission was initiated in University Park to gather information concerning isssues of importance to university women. Susan Richman heads the Commission on this campus, as well as representing the Women Faculty, and Andrea Reisser is the representative for the Women Students. A forum for the Secretarial and Technical Women on campus has already been undertaken and changes have been made. The Commission itself doesn't implement the change, but makes the recommendation to the University for a course of action to be taken. The Commission is genuinely interested in knowing what matters to you, the Woman Student. So on April 15th please come with your concerns, needs, and wishes. No issue is too small or .unimportant, to be discussed. the Empire School of Cosmetology. Free demonstrations also were given on aerobic dance, stress reduction, and the Heimlich maneuver along with literature on numerous health related topics. "The response has been very positive," said Dorene E. Rhoads, Poison Information Specialist for the CaPital Area Poison Center. The center was represented at the fair to provide information on how to prevent accidental poisonings, especially in young children. Over 240 school children visited the fair, which has served as a model for other health fairs in the area. The majority of the patrons came from the surrounding communities. "There were more college students, than people from the community who attended." said Caroline R. Weaver, Nutrition Consultant for the Dairy Council Inc. who was represented for the first time at the fair this year. For the third year, Capital College's Police Services offtred free child fingerprinting at the fair. Also free were E.K.G. and blood pressure screenings and other health tests. Picture By Sylvia Johnson on Women to
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