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.
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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
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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
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10 tips to enjoy PSU
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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.
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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
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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