fhe api it al Super/ii/id Site P . 2 Student Profile Pg. 5 imes Fencing Club Pg. 3 Vol. 36, No. 4 Police and safcty service's Goo Metro 'Stealth" patrol is used far student patrols and the escort service. It is powered by electricity, not gasoline. "Team success Joanne C. Ramirez Staff Reporter Dr. Glen Mazis, asso ciate professor of humanities and philosophy, recalls that when Penn State Harrisburg's (PSH) doors first opened to students in 1966, the faculty dreamt of providing an inter disciplinary environment which would foster a deeper learning experience for all students Although the classi fication of the campus into six separate academic d iv i s ions in 1980 seemed to diminish the possible real ization of this idea, faculty and students alike have renewed the quest for an enriched and lasting educa- t ional experience The interdisciplinary dream lives on in the newly Campus participates in National Depression Screening Day Nicole Lynn Me c k Staff Reporter On Thurs., Oct. 10, Penn State Harrisburg (PSH) took part in National Depression Screening Day. It was held in the Black Cultural Arts Center (BCAC) with help from student assistance cen ter staff, PSH students, and members of the psychology club. Faculty, staff, and stu dents had a chance to watch movies about depression, hear a lecture, and have a personal screening done. An evaluation form was completed and then scored. The screening was done by the staff of the stu- dent assistance center. It was done as a way to outreach to the community here and to teaching" adds to of new honors program formed Penn State Harrisburg Honors Program (HP). The PSH Honors Program was implemented this Fall and, according to program director Mazis, it is enjoying a successful debut. Seventeen applicants were accepted for the Fall semester; these students are currently enrolled in the introductory seminar which presents a rewarding and challenging experience unlike any other on campus, Mazis said. This seminar, enti tled "Ecological Challenges to the Discipline," provides a rounded analysis of the envi ronmental crisis as it affects business, ethics and legisla tion. Through the concept of "team teaching", a group of professors from various provide information "It is hard work but I like doing it," Steve Backels, licensed psychologist said this about the program. Backels works in the campus student assistance center as coordinator of personal coun seling services. The depression screening demonstrated to the campus community that there are a number of signs of depres sion. Depression is more then just the blues. They are: not enjoying anything, s leep ing too much or not enough, withdrawl from friends, sad, angry, anxiety, or irritable, unable to concentrate or remember, change in appetite, no energy, feelings of worthlessness, hopeless ness, and guilt, physical symptoms such as headaches 4 AIT ••'; departments presents lec tures and material relative to this topic and their disc i p line. Mazis believes this approach will help students connect more easily to their particular interests by broadening their scope and understanding of each theme. The emphasis is on creativity and community and with venues such as the banks of the Susquehanna serving as a backdrop to some of these classes, participat ing students agree that the Honors Program is both entertaining and educational. Mazis described such novelties as a planned back packing trip along the Appalachian Trail, various movies and discussion groups, and tacos and pizza during some classes. During a recent visit or stomachaches, talking or thinking about suicide. Depression is a med ical condition that can be treated with medication and counseling. Anyone can be affected by depression, it crosses gender, race, and religious lines. Depression can strike even the most creative, intel ligent, and insightful people. Based on historical evidence, depressive illness has struck: Abraham L incoln, Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, Georgia O'Keefe, and Cole Porter. Also, there is another depressive condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD comes from peo ple's sensitivity to seasonal changes in daylight. If the short days of PSH police and safety service offer environment-friendly patrols Mandy Souchac k Staff Reporter Penn State Harrisburg's Police and Safety Services (PSPS) has recently added "two ecologi cally friendly vehicles on campus," according to Leonard Supenski, Chief of Police and Safety Services. Neither are normally associ ated with police vehicles. The "Stealth", as nicknamed by the police force, is an electrically pow ered Geo Metro. The conver- s ion from gas to electric was funded by a donation from Pennsylvania Power and Light. to Franklin & Marshall College, HP students were treated to a performance of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" after which dinner was served at the Monk's Tunic, which had been opened that night exclusively for the HP members. "I wanted to get as much as I could out of Penn State Harrisburg," declares HP student, Jason Matkowski. He believes the Honors Program is the best way to achieve this goal. Matkowski is an Applied Behavioral Science major and is pleased to hear input from other HP students and faculty with varied backgrounds and interests "It' nice to hear all sides. Everyone has differ- ent views," reports winter are particularly both ersome, there is help. You can try to get out more when the sun is shining or 1 ight therapy. This involves spending time under full spectrum lighting. The student assi s tance center (SAC) at PSH is able to provide counseling services to those here that need it. It is confidential, free, and tailored to meet the needs of the individual. The SAC is located in W-117 of the Olmstead Building. The phone number is (717)948-6025, or just drop by the office. The staff consists of Steve Backels and L inda E. Meashey who are licensed psychologists, and Felcia Brown-Haywood who is a national certified coun selor. Unit 7321 is the only electric-powered car in the country used for police ser vices. It is used for student patrol, the escort service, and for special details on campus PSPS is using the car in cooperation with the Science and Technology department for research. Police Services will track the usage of the vehicle, includ ing the miles per kilowatt hour, miles traveled before recharge is necessary, the lifetime of batteries, and the on road performance Magnetic signs are used to change the title of the vehicle. During daylight Task reassign Building Jody L. Jacobs Editor Penn State Harrisburg's (PSH) "Library of the Future" is scheduled to be occupied by Fall 1999 Heindel Library's ensuing move has many members of the PSH community wonder ing what will eventually occupy the space the library leaves vacant. A task force commit tee has been established to recommend how that space will be occupied once the new 1 ibrary is completed The committee was formed at the recommenda tion of the Faculty Senate Committee on Physical Plant Task force members include Director, Office of Physical Plant, Ed Dankanich (chair); Robert Larsen, ass is- tant professor of professional accountancy; Sam McClintock, associate professor of envi - ronmental engineering; Janet Widoff, coordinator student activities and manager, col lege life enrichment office; Clarence Hardaway, manager, On Oct. 11, Chief of Police and Safety Service, Leonard Supenski, and officer Dori Beard responded to several complaints that a white Ford Escort was meowing in the Olmsted Building parking lot. Since the owner of the vehcile could not be located, the calms used a "slim jim" to unlock the car. After popping the hood open, they found a at wedged in the front engine area. Supenski and Beard managed to free the cat and find it a home. Herman Manning, of PSH maintenance and operations adopted it October 31, 1996 hours, the vehicle is used for safety and security, and between 6 and 11 p.m., it is used for the escort service. The car looks like a normal one from the outside, and even after just getting in. But, a driver or passen ger will soon notice, there is no gear shift. Instead, a switch is located next to where the ignition is. Putting the switch in the up position makes it goes for ward, and the down position reverses the vehicle. Also, a passenger may initially get worried because the gas meter reads EMPTY, but, it is run on - - P•li - ...2 force to Olmsted space buildings and grounds; Frank Nieves, president, student government association (SGA); and April Leister, senior senator of behavioral sciences and education SGA. The committee is ask ing students and all members of the PSH community to sub mit proposals to recommend future uses of: the Olmsted Building's first floor east (currently the Heindel L ibrary); first floor west, which is occupied by the library's administrative offices (formerly the office of academic records and reg istration); and any Olmsted area subsequently vacated by units/services which move into the spaces formerly mentioned. host two campus-wide forums to discuss issues associated with the reassignment of the vacated space and to provide information on how to submit proposals. Nov. 13 at 5 p.m., and the second will be Nov. 14, at 12 Li • r . The task force will The first meeting is
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