CAPITAL TIMES, November 15, 1989
From the editor's desk...
This editorial was originally intended to be a letter of resignation because I wanted
to tell everyone why I am resigning, but i decided to stay away from such an ego
serving act. But I also wanted to say something to the people who give their all to
see that this newspaper gets published; and I also wanted to say a few words those
who seem intent on seeing that it doesn't. But I realize that you know which group
you fit into.
There is, however, one group of people I will address: All people, particularly
students, who think this newspaper isn't a real newspaper, this column's for you!
For your information, this is a real newspaper to the people who: write, rewrite
and polish articles; take photos, then spend hours in the dark room to develop film and
make prints; spend late-night hours typing copy, editing and working on layout.
And this is definitely a real newspaper to the communications majors who need
experience and samples to show prospective employers. I ought to know, because the
road to the internship I served last summer with the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal , as
well as my present internship with the Harrisburg Patriot News , began when I started
writing for the Capital Times.
I sincerely hope that the people who have supported the newspaper this semester
(you know who yo are), continue their support with the new editor. I'll certainly be
around to give my support.
And I hope that the people who don't understand the importance of this newspaper
will talk to those who do. Or at the very least, have some respect for those who are
working hard to further their careers.
:fl-:: nU
It should comfort Penn State Harrisburg students to know that we again have a
fully operational student court. But it is a comfort that has eluded us most of this
semester.
For 11 weeks we have had only three active members on Student Court. This
includes a Chief Justice, Ted Spevak, who according to Student Court's Constitution
acts as a "tie-breaker" during hearings, and two Associate Justices.
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On days when only one Associate Justice could be present at the hearing (this
happened often), Fm sure Spevak could have broken a deadlock quicker then you can
say Sybil. In other words one person often made decisions in the name of student
court.
How did this situation arise you ask?
Well, in the SGA Constitution it states under powers and duties of the President,
the President must "Appoint a substitute to fill any vacancy on the Student Court,
within one week after Occurrence, with the Approval of two-thirds majority vote of
the Senate."
It is dificult to accept the fact that it took so long to rectify this situation. The
responsibilities we place in Student Court are many. One of those responsibilities is
to protect against SGA overstepping its authority.
The irony is SGA did indeed supercede its athourity when Spevak brought up
what he felt was a possible conflict between the SGA and the Student Courts
Constitutions concerning who should screen applicants for student court.
The SGA Constitution states "The SGA will refer any and all constitutional
questions to the Student Court whose decisions shall be final." But SGA formed a
commitee and took it upon themselves to rule on this constitutional conflict.
Now that the new members of the Student Court have been sworn in, hopefully
we can rectify a mistake that has already been made and again achieve the balence of
power both constitutions go to great lengths to protect.
A newspaper for the student body
Capital Times
Editor in chief ... Nathan Lee Gadsden
News Editor ... John Garvey
Photography/Graphics Editor ... Denina C. Benson
Sports Editor ... Hank Rappold
Production Manager ... John Yagecic
Business/Advertising Manager ... Sondra Kinsey
Adviser ... Dr. Peter Parisi
Staff--Amy Blinn, David Blymire, Christopher Burns, Jennifer Cahill, Richard,
Chiavetta, Scott Demko, Jon Fleck, Sue Hoover, Amy Killeen, Judy Pugliese, Karen
Peiffer, Quinn, Mary Lee Schnable, Kristie Scholl, Derrick Stokes, Melissa Stuff,
Mary Jane Thompson.
The Capita Times is pusblished by the students of Penn State Harrisburg. Concerns regarding the
content of any issue should be directed to the editor in room W-337 of the Olmsted building or by
calling 944-4970. Opinions expressed are those of the author and are not representative of the
college administration, faculty or student body. The Capital Times welcomes signed letters from readers
Unsigned letters cannot be printed; however, a writer's name may be withheld upon request.
The Capital Times does not endorse its advertisers.
Nathan Lee Gadsden, Editor in Chief
John Garvey, News Editor
OPINIONS
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But most of all, I like Central Pennsylvania's fresh air!
Letters to the editor...
It's her body!
Dear Editor
In response to the abortion
commentary published in the previous
issue: A woman should have the right
to choose what she wants to do with her
own body and not have someone else
choose for her.
Thank you
Dear Editor:
Autumn Buzz weekend had
something new in store for students
here. Of course we're talking about Penn
State Harrisburg's First Annual Mud
Volleyball Tournament.
Congratulations to the winning team
"The Snappers" and thanks to all the
teams whose participation made this first
(of many?) event successful. With any
luck, a new PSH tradition has been
created.
Many were involved in the
organization and creation of this event,
and many thanks are due.
To Maintenance and Operations, in
particular, Mike Ray, Vernon Witmer
and Jeff Mace whose extra effort and
willingness to help made our job much
easier; to the Middletown Fire Company
No. 1 for the use of the firehoses; to
Zaeger Brothers for the donation of the
topsoil; to George Young for all his
unending support and help; to Frank
Williams for the use of the grounds; and,
to all those who donated their time and
effort, especially Toni Mandronico and
Jenny Burns, all our deepest thanks!
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This was one event sure to go down
in PSH history.
From an alum
Dear Editor
I picked up a copy of the Oct. 4
"Capital Times" on my last visit to
campus. The improved paper, 20 pages,
real news and photos on the cover,
letters to the editor and section headings
put the paper into a new class of
excellence!
Tom Miller
When I returned to work I passed the
paper around to several Capital campus
alumni here. Their reaction was an
enthusiastic, "Gee this looks great!" and
"I can't believe that this is the Capital
Times!"
I'm pleased to see the improvements
to the paper that you have included. The
quality and style are a tribute to your
experience and hard work and the
dedication of the staff.
Keep up the good work!
Editor in Chief
for the Capital Times.
To start Spring 1990.
Contact the Editor,
W-337 or 944-4970.
Meade Ileights Community Council
Joseph D. Kupec
Class of 'B9
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