POLICIES The Capita Times Is published by the students of Penn State Harrisburg. Viewpoints are sot* those of the authors and are not representcrttve of the college administration, faculty or stu dent body. Concerns regarding the content of any issue should be directed to the actor. iv:MOW.% are not sanctioned by The Cqpitor &net The Capital Times is funded with Student Act vity Fee money. The Caprfpf Times welcomes signed letters from readers. No unsigned sutxrrisskxi wfil be reprinted. However, a writer's name may be wtthheki upon request and by approval of the witty% All materials - adicles, photographs and artwork - are property of The Capital lbw No parts of this paper may be repro duced wtthout permisslon from the edttors. TFE aaV Editor In Chief Copy Editor Photo Editor Features Rita Jennifer Kauffman, Deb Massic, Steve Standrkige Graphic Design Marko Primorac, Angela Snuff, Peter StreHa Writers & Contributors Laura Baron„ Andrea Kupp, Matt tvlosely, Karen Platt Lisa O'Malley, Michelle O'Malley, Maim Prirrxxac, Joseph Ruggiero, Rachel Shepherd, Angela Shuff, Sineod Deßoiste, Steve Stanaridge, Peter Strello,Erlc Thomas CONTENTS SGA report by Peter Sire/la Det Poetry Jam by Sinead Deßoiste No imroverne by Kathryn Herr Sean P. Kennedy art exhibit by Karen I4ott Life atter graduation by Eric Thomas Internships by Steve Standridge Should Joe Paterno retire? by Eric Thomas and Peter Strella Marko visits job fair by Marko Prlmorac Tarnhelm by Cathie McCormick PSH could be Real World by Angela Shuff Student Speak Out by Deb Masslc Humor Column by Dave Barry KRT page by KRT PSH Police Report by Laura Baron Calendar by Angela Shuff Cheap Seats and Sticky Floors by Matt - Mosley See Deez Reviews by Michelle O'Malley EXeCUthte BCX:rd Marko PrimoraP Angela Shutt Sinead C, Deßoiste Davis is In gym COMMENTS. FROM TiE ECIITOR Some of you may have seen the article in the Patriot-News on Oct. 22, but for those who have not, I'll summarize it for you: According to the College Board's annual Trends in College Pricing study, col lege costs for public schools have risen 47 percent in the past decade. This fall alone, the cost to enroll in a public college was up $578, the steepest yearly increase in over 25 years. And, my personal favorite, according to the Patriot- News, a student who had to borrow money to attend Penn State at the current rate would owe $54,644. That's a payment of over $550 a month for the next ten years. Wow! For those of you like me, who have never seen that kind of money, I will attempt to put that last figure in perspective. With $54,644, you could buy three new Volkswagen Jetta's, or 910 "He Hates Me" Rod Smart football jer seys, or 3,241 cases of Yuengling Lager. My point is not to scare anyone (although these figures are scary), but to say that community college is the way to go. The study also pointed out that students at 2-year colleges are paying $591 less than they did in 1992, while students at public schools are paying $343 more after scholarships and grants. Attending a good community college will save thousands of dollars while allowing students to decide what they want to major in. I've seen so many peo ple go off to an expensive 4-year university, not knowing what they wanf to do. They ended up wasting a lot of money on credits that didn't count towards their degree. Why? Because there is stigma that community colleges are for second rate college students. I remember when my parents wanted me to attend a 2-year school. I called them every bad name in the book. I would have probably been less angry if they wanted to send - me off to military school or the local prison. After months of painful negotiation, I finally gave in. I'm glad I did because my student loan debts will be nowhere near $54,644. Some people viewed me as a second-class student because I attended community college, but after com paring student loan debts, I was a second-class student with a hell of a lot more money than they had. (Unless they were those damn filthy rich people) "But Pete," you ask. "Why are you telling me this now? Community colleges don't offer junior and senior level courses." I'm glad you asked. Statistics support the fact that you will have children at some point in your life. And being a college student, you'll probably want to provide them with a college-level education. So when it's time for your kids to go to college remember what I said about community colleges. It'll be here sooner than you think. By PETER STREEIA, ECIITOR IN CHIEF
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