2/PSH NEWS .0 AITAL TIES
Sept P ember 21, M
1992
Gender roles interpreted at show
Dawn M. Kopecki
Capital Times Staff
Sex and communication, women and
men--the former tie the latter together..
But the differences between women and
men inherently tear them apart, as the
Metamorphosis Performing Company
tried to illustrate through a live
performance titled "What's Goin' On?" to
an audience of about 35 on Wednesday,
Sept. 16.
The program, sponsored by College
Life Enrichment Offices, was comprised of
four skits regarding the sexual
miscommunication between women and
men. The performers paused after each
sequence so that moderator Michael
Derman could field questions and give
background information regarding each
scenario.
The actors portrayed characters who
were faced with difficult dating situations
regarding love, committment and sex. But
the most tension mounted during two
scenario's which addressed acquaintance
rape.
The second scene involved two
classmates who met at an off-campus
house party involving alcohol. The house
belonged to the man, played by Jim
We can't drive 35
Ann Feeney-McGovern
Capital Times Staff
Speeding drivers and jaywalkers
beware.
Chuck Alesky, supervisor of safety and
police services, says that drivers are failing
to stop at pedestrian sidewalks, and
pedestrians are neglecting to use the
designated crosswalks.
Campus patrols have noticed this
problem especially in the area around the
new Continuing Education Building in the
evening. "We've been sitting in certain
places observing traffic, " Alesky said.
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Gilchrist. The woman was played by
Wendy Rich. There was a mural attraction.
As the scene progressed, Gilchrist led
Rich up to his bedroom to allegedly play
"hoops." Derman then stopped the scene
for audience questions.
"How can you fall for that oldest line?"
a woman yelled to Rich from the crowd.
When Gilchrist said that his character
had no intentions of attempting any sexual
activity, audience member Ann Hoover,
answered back, "Give me a break, he's a
man."
Although many men from the audience
vehemently disagreed with her
generalization, many agreed that situations
involving alcohol and sex are risky to
both parties involved.
"Men can prevent rape, and women can
avoid it," Derman said, adding that the
program's underlying purpose is to educate
both in how to avoid risky situations.
The dangerous situation arose when
alcohol was involved and the couple
isolated themselves from the main action.
The woman was unsure of what she
wanted sexually from the man and then
See Sex, page 12
Patrolling has shown an increase in traffic
around the new CE building area.
Adding to the danger is the tendency
for the strip of road to become slippery
when wet. In response to these concerns,
Alesky is considering lowering the speed
limit.
"We might lower the speed limit to 25
(m.p.h.) because 35 (m.p.h.) is tooligh if
it's wet," he said.
Under PA vehicle code section 3362,
campus police are authorized to issue
citations to speeding drivers. The costs
for driving 10 miles over the speed limit
can start at $94.
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Metamorphosis performers Wendy Rich, Jim Gilchrist,
and Michael Derman (I. to r.) relax before the show.
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