February 5, 2007 Hello! How the heek are you guys? Though it feels like we were only away for the weekend versus the three weeks we were actually gone, I do feel like it has been an eternity since 1 have had a chance to speak to you through my comments. So, in a word, I missed you. I hope that all your semesters ended well, at least well enough for the effort you put into them. I hope that the pain you experienced was minimal, and that you all stick to your silent prayers and loudly sworn oaths of not letting yourself fall that far behind again. With the fall semester but a memory and the spring semester in its early stages, 1 feel it is the time to discuss change, because this entire campus is surrounded by so many of them. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the definition of the word change is “to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.” Change is inevitable. Nothing Okay people... On air What does that mean? The American Heritage Dictionary could not find a definition, neither could , urriam- Webster. Yet almost anybody knows what the two words translate into, aside from their separate defintions. The words mean that the sounds coming from a small room, either the voice of a friend at 5 in the morning or a song that you have heard sixteen times in an hour, are reaching your ears from either your computer, your alarm clock, or your car stereo. It means that a radio station is broadcasting. Now, while this is common with stations like say, KISS FM (99.3) or The X (105.7), this is not common with WPSH, Penn State Harrisburg's own radio station. You have all seen the neon sign in the cafeteria. You have passed the room that leads to where the music should be coming through. And you have all heard the silence. But no longer, students, faculty, and staff of Penn State Harrisburg. WPSH is now broadcasting, and you can hear its braodcast on ilunes. Never fear, it is free. We here at The Capital Times have listened to it ourselves, and have been pleased. And so now, a message. The Capital Times would like to congratulate our brother in media, WPSH, for finally figuring out how it can have its own voice heard. We look forward to working with our more vocal sibling in the future, and together we will keep Harrisburg in the know. You are now on air. The Capital Times seeks to provide complete, cor rect information. Any neces sary corrections, comments or critiques are wanted and welcome. Please stop by The Capi tal Times office (El 26), e mail captimes@psu.edu, drop a suggestion in the box outside the office or call the office at 948-6440. Any corrections should be reported no later than a week or j Ci can remain frozen in time. The fall semester brought a graduation ceremony where some of you may have lost some friends to the real world, like I did. Or perhaps the closing of that semester brings you closer to your own graduation this spring, and with that the panic and anxiety of getting your resume ready and hope that someone will want to hire you. Perhaps you have decided to use the CUB to keep your body vicious, being up in the gym just a-workin’ on your fitness. Or maybe you want to see what the inside of the library really looks like, instead of just being that building you pass on your way to buy your books at the bookstore Maybe this is the semester you will honestly mean it when you say you are going to stay in and study. Or maybe you’ll actually take the time to form that study group so that you know at least somebody else will nag you to do your work when you don’t want to. Perhaps you decide to cut the sports section to one page, or to add some more tips and odds and ends to your newspaper. Oh wait, I guess that would only really apply to me. This could be the semester for a new car, like my own beautiful Pippin (though I got him at the end of last semester, but that’s neither here or there), or a new roommate (again like me, since Diane felt Philadelphia was where she’s supposed to be). Maybe it’s finally the semester to become friends with those people whose name you know, but that is all. Perhaps you will then end up with those new people laughing and teasing until the wee CORRECTIONS: THE CAPITAL TIMES hours of the morning at the Capitol Diner. Perhaps it is the semester for a new haircut (maybe with the use of new extensions called the Tony Bob, available on the Home Shopping Newtork), a new wardrobe, a new style of music (hip hop can really be a good time). Maybe it is time to evaluate your life and see what it is that makes you you. What makes you smile, what brings you down. And perhaps it is finally time to decide that the people you love may not love you back, or that the people you do not love truly care about you. Whatever your change may be, do not be disappointed if it turns out to not be what you think. Life is funny that way, and perhaps what you think is supposed to happen is not how it turns out. But don’t fret or let it get you down, for I’m sure some lesson will be learned from the experience. And that could really be the reason for the change anyway. I wish you all the best of luck in this semester and I look forward to talking to you throughout the coming weeks. Feel free to stop by the office any time you like and offer your suggestions, for although change is a good thing, some things should never change. Have a great day. MARUJA ROSARIO The Capital Times We are currently looking to fill the following positions: Sports Reporters Photographers Reporters If interested, please contact us at 948-6440 or captimes@psu.edu 10 tips to enjoy PSU 0 0 0 Although I am just a Freshman, I have learned many things while working here at the newspaper, in Lion Ambassadors, College Republicans and by helping to start Backstage. Because Harrisburg is a relatively small campus, compared to University Park, it is important for all students to become active within the school, and here are 10 ways to do 50... 1) Attend Club Fest. It’s where I found out about the many different clubs and organizations; from XGI to Fencing. It’s only twice a year- and even if you only join one club, you become more aware of the other opportunities available to you. 2) Read the Cap Times. No, I’m not just self-promoting here; this paper has articles written by your peers about the campus happenings. Read about an upcoming event, an issue that affects you, or just look at the Campus Calendar for things to do within the week. 3) Actually go to events. \ I / -/pencil 01/30/07: Harassment: Student reported receiving harassing phone calls on cell phone. Investigation continuing, 01/30/07: Harassment: Student informed PSO about being harassed by roommates for objecting to alcohol in their apartment. All residents are under 21. 01/30/07: Health and safety: PSO transported infectious waste from Olmsted building to building 661. 01/30/07: Parking: PSO permitted handicapped seniors attending event to park along yellow curb. All handicapped spaces were taken. 01/29/07: Employee injury: Staff member fell while going up steps. Occupational injury report completed. 01/29/07: Disabled vehicle: Report of vehicle broke down at entrance. AAA will be towing. 01/29/07: Campus assist: Provided parents directions to Olmsted building to pick up son whose vehicle broke down. Staff: By MARIN BENDORITIS Layout Editor MABS33B@PSU.EDU Capital Times Staff Editor in Chief: Maruja Rosario Assistant Editor: Matthew Mahoney Business Manager: Matthew Carroll Copy Editor: Erin Anderson Layout Editor: Marin Bendoritis Assistant Layout Editor: Alex Pomeroy Rabyia Ahmed Oscar Beisert Matthew Sarver Christine Churchwell Heather Coleman Layla Dideban Oliver Eisler Hillary Isleib Ariel O'Mailey Grab a friend, or 5, and support clubs. They work hard to plan speakers and functions. So instead of complaining that there’s nothing to do- look at any bulletin board or read the Weekly in your webmail. Going to afaculty-sponsored event will also score you brownie points with Professors, and probably an actual brownie (there’s usually food at events during the day). 4) Talk to an unknown classmate. You know that guy or girl who sits in front of you in CAS 100? Smile and say hi next class, and try to strike up light conversation. See what he or she is involved with on campus, chances are that you are interested in similar things and you’ll make a new friend. 5) Attend an SGA meeting. They’re Thursdays at 12:30 in TL-118 and open to the public. Go in and see what is going on with the Student Government. Their decisions affect what you do daily here; so voice your concerns to them and not just to your roommate. 6) Work on campus. Work studies, Stacks, the bookstore or just start giving tours. You’ll become a familiar face to the 01/26/07: Evidence: PSO disposed of evidence as per university policy. 01/26/07: Police information: Housing notified PSO about student living in temporary housing on Grandview. 01/26/07: Non-employee injury: Report that student slipped and fell on ice. Incident form completed. 01/26/07: Noise complaint: Resident life director requested assistance with dispersing loud students. 01/27/07: Key service: PSO unlocked radio room for person returning equipment. 01/27/07: Police information: Student contact PSO about community service. Referred to 01/28/07: Vehicular escort: Provided student escort to home on Catherine student due to snow squall. 01/25/07: Suspicious incident: Observed jeep wrangler parked in lot past few nights. Found MPA student sleeping inside under Assistant Copy Editor: Brooke Messmer Photography Editor: Supat Kanchanasakul Megan Resser Lorena Roedan Andrew Scott Lisa Stone Jordan Wiskemann REPORT hungry and studious. Tours are also a good way to find out more about campus. You will have to learn the history and facts about PSH, which will give you a greater appreciation for the campus. 7 ) Start a club. Or lead one that is already in existence. If you don’t like any of the clubs that already exist, starting your own is always an option. 8) Sign up to go to those trips you’re always hearing about. Most trips are funded by a club or the SAF, so they’re free. You can go to museums, shows or bowling with a few friends. 9) Actually take classes seriously. I think I’m being a hypocrite here, but even if you hate your Bam English class, pay attention. If anything, you will learn about yourself, and your limits of boredom. Most importantly, get to know a professor. Be it your advisor or just a Professor that you like, they can mentor you and encourage you. Not to mention that many Professors here have connections with the field that they are in, and can help you when it comes time for an internship or job. comforter. Student stated headaches kept her from making long drive home. 01/25/07: Traffic warning: PSO issued verbal warning to motorist for illegal turn. 01/25/07: Employee injury: Staff tripped over M&O cart outside w3ll. Employer’s report of occupational injury completed. 01/25/07: Found property: PSS received two student id’s found belong to FLACC student. Property report completed. 01/25/07: Follow-up investigation: PSS filed charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances against: Ross Mitchell, age 19. 01/22/07: Assist outside agency: PSO spoke with repo company who were on campus searching for vehicle to confiscate. 01/20/07: Request to locate: Parent requested check on daughter who could not be reached by phone. All Photographers: Rabyia Ahmed Victoria Hennigan Joshua Salvi Supat Kanchanasakul
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