THE CAPITAL TIMES March 27, 2006
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Whatever happened to growing
up? You know, looking forward
to gaining the freedom of moving
out of your parents house, actually
earning some responsibility for
yourself and liking the challenge,
and realizing it’s finally that time
you’ve yearned for most of your
teenage life to say “I’m an adult.”
A growing trend among today’s
young adults seems to be that they
don’t want to grow up, which has
earned today’s generation yet a new
label, “The Gold-collar generation.”
Who are they? They are 18-25,
have working-class jobs, drive
Chalk it up to Politics
According to the handbook, Policies and Rules for Student Organizations, “Sidewalk chalk is not permitted on
University property. Any organization/individual who writes on walks, buildings, or any University structures will
be charged for the removal of the chalk.” Really? Okay, so how much does it cost for Mother Nature to produce
rain? Or, for the people who put it there to bring out a bucket of water and splash it away? Besides, this partic
ular event was publicized many ways - through posters, ticket sales and sidewalk chalk. But, with the abundance
of posters, perhaps the sidewalk chalk had something to do with the turnout at the event. Just a thought.
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expensive cars, wear designer
clothes, and live a life of luxury
influenced by pop-culture music
and fashion. They live the life of the
rich and can afford to do so; after all
they still live at home.
Does anyone else see a problem
with this? While researching the
topic I found some disturbing
information. This obsessed desire
with material pleasures is obscene.
In 2004, luxury sales in the United
States rose to $525 billion a year.
By the year 2010, Americans are
expected to spend $1 trillion on
luxury goods according to Michael
Silverstein, an expert in consumer
insight for the Boston Consulting
Group and co-author of “Trading
Up: Why Consumers Want New
Luxury Goods.”
Something else I found disturbing
is according to the US Census
Bureau, in 2003, there were about
20 million young people who could
be categorized as working-class.
That accounts for more than half
of the 18-25 population. Research
of this group shows that more than
a third are what they have dubbed
“gold-collar.” So, a third of this age
group is completely content with
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working a going-nowhere service
job with no aspirations of going to
college or having a real career.
Ok, it's not everyone, but a
third?! What happened to this
portion of people? Where did they
get the idea that owning $3OO
Gucci sunglasses and drinking $8
martinis every weekend when you
live at home is cool?
I say to these people, put down the
TV remote and go get your own life.
It seems that most of these people
are trying to emulate the celebrity
life they see on television, but guess
what? You’re not a celebrity and
consuming everything you can just
to show off to your friends doesn’t
make you cool when you still live at
home. And if you’re friends think
you’re cool because of your “bling”
it’s because they have the same
shallow views as you.
For anyone who agrees with this,
do yourself a favor and pick up the
book “Culture Jam” by Kalle Lasn.
You’ll gain a better perspective
of what is truly wrong with the
consumption generation.
Regards,
Ashley Lockard
Editor in Chief
SGA UPDATE
By HOLLY WEICHMAN
Staff Reporter
HNWIO4@PSU.EDU
March 16
• Preparations for SGA
elections are underway. The
campaign dates are March 27
to April 2. The election will be
held April 3 to 5, and any lab,
classroom with computers will
be an official polling place. If
you are interested in running
for a position its encouraged
to advertise, although all
advertising must be taken
down by April 7. The election
code has been amended.
• SGA allocated $l5O from
the restricted account for the
CCSG banquet held on April
1. The Jordan award has been
approved to be put on the
SGA election ballet.
• $134.98 has been reallocated
from SADD restricted funds
to be put towards the “A Rose
by Any Other Name” under
the condition that if SADD
SGA IMPEACHMENT BOARD PRESS RELEASE
SGA Impeachment Board
JNKI43@PSU.EDU
As many of you are aware, a Student
Government Association (SGA)
Impeachment Board was convened
in early December to closely
examine the validity of the charges
of impeachment submitted against
SGA President Michael Edwards.
There were many issues for the
Board to consider before reaching
a decision, and for this reason, the
Board has only recently achieved
its of determining whether
or not President Edwards should be
impeached and referred to the Senate
for a removal hearing.
The charges of impeachment
against President Edwards indicated
that he had damaged “the image of
the SGA”. The SGA Constitution
The Rites of Spring return
A week long celebration of campus events
By USA STONE
Staff Reporter
LCSI67@PSU.EDU
Seen those strange looking posters
around campus? Wondered what in
the world the Student Government
Association is up to now? The Rites
of Spring event is officially back
on campus!
Last seen in the spring of 1999,
this event is making a comeback
in a big way. In the late 60s the
Rites of Spring was an annual
event on the Harrisburg campus
during which events such as
free keggers and road rallies
were held,
While the events for this year’s
Rites of Spring have been
geared for today’s students, the
spirit of the celebration remains
the same.
The Student Government
Association has been working
hard to fill the week of April
17 through April 21 with
a variety of events sure to
catch the attention of just
about everyone.
After months of preparation
The Capital Times seeks to
provide complete, correct
information. Any necessary
corrections, comments or
critiques are wanted and
welcome.
Please stop by The Capi
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after the paper is printed.
Diane Kenney
Maruja Rosario
Michael Albright
Andrew Koser
states that “[a]ny member who
damages the image of or infringes
upon the Constitution of the SGA,
University Policy, or the bylaws
shall be subjected to impeachment”.
This Board defined damaging the
image of the Student Government
Constitution as an action which
caused the loss of value or the
impairment of usefulness to the
tangible or visible representation of
the SGA Constitution. Therefore,
a clear separation had to be drawn
between mere public perception of
a body and the impairment of that
body’s governing document. For
this reason, there needed to be some
semblance of a concrete link between
the Student Government Constitution,
its bylaws, or University Policy and
the charges of impeachment in order
to bring forth a substantive reason
and planning, the event is finally
off the ground and getting ready to
be held.
Confirmed events include a live
concert, a club carnival, free food
and drinks, prizes, and various other
campus events.
The Student Government
Association is keeping a few other
events under wraps until all plans
CORRECTIONS:
Corrections listed first appeared in
the Feb. 27 issue.
In the article "Together we’ll
Prevail'', Ariel O’Malley’s first name
was misspelled. Correct spelling
In the article “Ease your mind
with the ancient art of Yoga”, Diane
Kenney was listed as a junior. She
is actually a senior.
In the article “Together we’ll
Prevail", Paul Posluszny was listed
as an offensive linebacker. He is a
linebacker.
Reporters:
Diane Kenney
Heather Coleman
Lisa Stone
Matthew Miller
Brianna Guyer
Megan Resser
Steve O’Holla
would become an active club
again the money would be
reimbursed. “A Rose by Any
Other Name” is a live multi
media performance about rape
that will be held on April 13.
March 23
• Kathleen Winters resigned
from her position as Associate
Justice for the reason of
pursuing her Doctorial degree.
Congratulations Kathleen!
• “Thank you to everybody
who helped out with the SGA
election table,” said
Jeremy Kiehl.
• SGA encourages students to
participate in a food drive
for the Middletown Food
Bank. If you wish to donate
nonperishable items drop
them off at Student Activities
Office, E-l 31 Olmsted or the
Behavioral Sciences Office,
W-157 Olmsted. Food will be
collected until April 25.
• There was a debate involving
Resolution 2 of 2006
Michael Albright Rabyia Ahmed
Holly Weichman Lisa Mauti
James Grap James Bland
Brandon Sarzynski Stephanie Durborow
Matthew Mahoney
Tim Narrigan
Andrew Koser
during the meeting. The
resolution involves clubs
and organizations using
undesignated Penn State
property for advertising that
damages the image of Penn
State Harrisburg property.
“SGA will enforce rules about
using undersigned property.”
There were many opinions
involving this matter. Matthew
Mahoney didn’t agree that,
“putting advertising in
undesignated places damages
the image of Penn State
Harrisburg.” Mike Edwards
said, “we should stand by our
rules and if needed we change
them.” Drew Selliti said, “I
have trust in our student body
to do the right thing.”
• Resolution 3 of 2006 was
amended and passed that the
2006-2007 President’s term in
office will reside until
April 13.
• SIE/Management club was
reallocated $156, ASME was
reallocated $350.
for impeachment.
It was the board’s final decision that
the charges against President Edwards
were not valid, and they will not be
referred to the Senate for a removal
hearing. The individuals submitting
the charges of impeachment
against President Edwards failed
to adequately identify a single
infringement of a constitutionally
mandated presidential duty or
illustrate any damage to the image of
the document in a way that impaired
or compromised its usefulness. This
decision was reached unanimously on
February 7, 2006, with one member
voting in absentia. For individuals
interested in learning more, please
feel free to pick up a copy of Board’s
decision from the SGA Office in
Olmsted 136 or the Student Activities
Office in Olmsted 131.
are confirmed. Overall, it promises
to be an excellent time for all.
These events are set to occur
throughout the week, both during
the day and night, depending on the
event. Times have been coordinated
to allow as many people to attend
as possible.
The Rites of Spring committee is
hoping to attract attendees not only
from the undergraduate population
but from the graduate students
as well.
A list of confirmed planned
events can be found on the
SGA website. This list will
be continually updated as the
confirmations come in for more
events, so be sure to check
it regularly!
So, if you are hoping to wind
down and have some fun before
finals season hits in full force,
look forward to this event.
It promises to provide some
very serious entertainment
for everyone.
For more information visit:
www.hbg.psu.edu/clubs/sga/
ros.htm.
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