CAPTIMES, January 15, 1996
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Welcome back !!!!!!!!! Even though many of you many not be overly enthusi
astic to be returning to school, we would like to welcome all new students to Penn
State Harrisburg and those returning to our fine halls. Even though returning
means classes, tests and papers, the year 1996 also holds great possibilities.
For many PSH students this will be the year they graduate and move on to
the real world. We would like to be a part of those last semesters by bringing you
the news and information you want. We devote our time and efforts to putting out
a newspaper that will reflect the time you spend on campus. To do this we are
open to absolutely any suggestions for story ideas, pictures, reviews and even let
ters regarding campus issues.
The Capital Times strives to provide all PSH students with an informative
and creative outlet. We have staff positions available for business managers,
advertising manager, copy editors, editor-in-chief, layout and design editor,
assignment editors, photographers, graphics artists and cartoonists. We are in
need of reporters, columnists, ad sales representatives, ad designers and account
ing support.
We are looking forward to another exciting year here at PSH and hope that
every student will consider being a part of our team. We will provide training
for any position and also welcome any person with prior experience. We are all
here to learn, isn't that w hat higher education is all about? So come join us,
bring your ideas, your talents and your desire to gain the quality insight that The
Capital Times provides.
There are several ways for interested students to get in touch with a staff
member: mailing to 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, W-341, Middletown, PA 17057, calling
717-948-6440, faxing 717-948-6008,0 r by E-mail captimes@psu.edu.
Student speaks out in reaction to previous editorials
Dear Editors: obtaining experience and
I'm so glad you printed building a portfolio, both
the editorial on the SGA's of which are needed to
position on both the break into this competi-
Capital campus literary tive field.
journal and student news- It seems to me that a
paper. university club ought to
I am absolutely
appalled to hear that the
STUDENT Government
Association has such a
negative view on our stu
dents' only literary out
lets.
Although I never got
directly involved with the
newspaper, I always
picked up a copy to get to
know others on the cam
pus that I wouldn't other
wise have the opportunity
to learn about. For Penn
State Harrisburg, the
newspaper is a link to
student life for many
commuters.
To many aspiring
journalists who do not
have the time and/or
money to do an unpaid
internship, a student
newspaper is vital to
Official Co-editor's Retraction regarding SGA article in the
Nov. 29 issue which misrepresented the Student Court at PSH
Dear Co-Editors- Student Court. I became an Associate Justice, how-
Danielle Hollister and deeply disturbed when I ever, his personal views,
Tina Shearer: read this. I immediately or those of Chi Gamma
lam writing to spoke to Gordon Moon to lota, are not those of the
comment on the recent determine why he was Student Court.
publication of the Capital making his personal I would appreciate
Times (Nov. 29, 1995). The opinions those of the a retraction in the next
Student Court sympathizes Student Court. He edition of the Capital
with all the clubs and acknowledged that he Times. Please explain that
organizations who did not indeed did make those the club referred to was
receive as much money as remarks at the Nov. 14 not the Student Court, and
they had requested. The SGA meeting, however, he that the Student Court is
Student Court, and its did not state that he was not, in any way "ticked
members, have always representing the Student off" that the Capital
been very supportive of Court w hen he made those Times, or any other club
all the clubs on campus. remarks. Mr. Moon or organization received
In the article referred to "his club" extra funding
meaning the Chi Gamma
lota Fraternity, whom he
was actually represent
ing, in which he is an
officer. Gordon Moon is
Student newspaper's bud -
get request subject of
debate at SGA meeting,
you quote Gordon Moon as
representing the views of
have two goals: 1) add to
the education of partici
pating students, and 2)
benefit the entire campus
community. What club
can do this more effec
tively than a student
newspaper?
As for Gordon Moon,
who thinks that every
thing must be written on
a college level, I have this
to say: if you'd even had
read the introduction to
the most basic book on
journalistic writing,
you'd know that profes
sional papers publish
material written for
below the college level. It
would be impractical for
student writers seeking to
obtain skills relevant to
their profession to do oth
erwise.
I would also like to
address the gripe about
the literary journal. I was
offended by Dan Zackus's
comment. A sarcastic
"This is w hat our money
is paying for?" is an
affront to the artistic
endeavors made by the
many contributors,
including myself. If our
money is considered wast
ed on publishing the cre
ative voices of our stu
dents, I question the opin
ion of our SGA.
Being that my last
semester is almost over, I
would like to offer my
thanks and appreciation
to both the Capital Times
and Tarnhelm Both have
created a much needed
link to the other students
and faculty of PSU-
Harrisburg.
Anne Surniak
1995 Graduate
Humanities
Communication
11/29/95
Michael C. Flory
Chief Justice,
Student Court
11/30/95
VIEWPOINT
Penn State Harrisburg offers many opportunities for each student. SGA is
here to help each student seize those opportunities and solve problems that you
might encounter along the way.
Through SGA you can participate in individual organization and in
Student Government itself. Participation allows you to work with others who
share common goals and interests.
This semester SGA will be focusing on some special issues. Dr. Graham
Spanier will visit the campus and he will be meeting with students and listen
ing to their concerns. The SGA will also be hosting a customer service campaign
reminding the college that the reason PSH exists is because students pay to
attend here.
semester
Since Student Government acts as the student's collective voice to the
administration, those involved with SGA want to hear from you so that they can
help you in any way they can.
I f for any reason, you need to speak with someone from Student
Government, don't hesitate to stop by Room 216 or call 948-6137. I f there is no
one there to assist you, please leave a message in Room 212 or leave a message
on the voice mail system.
I f you would like to be a part of SGA, please stop by Room 212 and f ill out
an interest form.
I would like to personally welcome new students to Penn State Harrisburg
and wish all students the best of luck.
Harrisburg
On behalf of the Student Government Association (SGA), I would like to
welcome new students and returning students to Penn State Harrisburg after an
enjoyable Christmas break.
These are only a few of the issues that SGA will be working on this
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