December 3, 2007
Parking problem
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snows? Last year, there was a winter
storm around spring break and the
parking lots were cleared as were the
sidewalks.
But there
were huge
piles of snow
left in back of
the parking
lot and
some near
the parking
s p a c, e s
closest to
the Olmsted
building.
As for the
parking lot
near the
library, most
Photo by MARIN BENDORITIS/Capitol Times
The library parking lot provides parking fo those going into
the library or CUB but fills up by early afternoon, leaving
sudents to fight for a space.
removed,
parking spots
were left half plowed.
"Last year, when the snow storm
came, it was terrible. Ice covered
all spots over parking lines so you
couldn't see the lines, and people
took up two parking spaces because
no one knew where to park," said a
student.
Senior Michael Long said it was
hard to find a parking spot and there
were less available, but it didn't
affect him as much.
To some students, winter is a
stressful time. Sometimes school
is not cancelled and there is not
a way for commuters or those
living off campus to get to school
because their neighborhood is not
plowed or their car is stuck.
Arriving on campus, parking spaces
are occupied by snow, making the
situation more frustrating.
The campus uses calcium products
and salt to melt the snow and also
has plans for snow removal when
a storm comes. Many students
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suggested the school's maintenance
department try to plow the snow
into the grass or off the parking
lots as best as they can, so
parking spaces are available and
lines dividing the spaces are not
covered
As for the lots themselves,
many students feel as if more
parking spaces would be a good
investment because an increase in
housing would mean more parking
spaces would be needed.
A student said, - If we are able to
afford an elevator, we can afford a
parking lot. They can use the field
that is in between the Library and
Junior John Fry also thought
the campus should create more
parking lots since there is an
increase of cars compared to last
year and that they should make
separate parking spaces for students
and staff.
Though the campus parking lot
is crowded, our school does try to
make it convenient and is always
looking for possible places for
parking lots. As for now, can I say,
"Valet parking, please?"
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Walker: Beyond the Classroom
York, where he grew-up. He said college including ultimate Frisbee
that he enjoys living in both places, and basketball. Additionally in high
he really likes, he said. The first is but that there is more of a cultural school, he played the saxophone.
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the initial `Ah ha' moment that his
students get when they finally figure
out a solution to a problem.
"Second, is the long-term student
growth where I get to see how
students are doing during their grad
and post grad years," he said. "And
that's when they become like your
colleagues."
It is during class when Walker
tries to make math practical to
everyday life. That is also what he
suggests for students who avoid
taking math courses because it
makes their learning experience
more fun.
Speaking of learning experiences,
he is learning a lot about Harrisburg
and compares it to upstate New
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opportunity to enjoy here compared
to where he used to live. His house
was about 45 minutes away from the
city, so he always had to plan well
when he wanted to go downtown.
"I don't have to worry about that
here, though, so it's nice," said
Walker.
His hobbies include reading and
running when the weather is nice.
The novel Don Quixote by Miguel
De Cervantes Saavedra is one of
his many favorite classical books
to read. When he is not working on
scholarship, he can occasionally be
found at a social event. And though
he does not currently seem too
interested in playing sports, he used
to play the usual pickup games in
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Walker advises all students to
get involved with campus life to
improve their college experience.
"There is so much more to college
than classes," he said. "You have
to take advantage of the entire
experience."
Walker obtained his bachelor's
degree of science in mathematics
from the University of Richmond
and his Ph.D. in mathematics
from the University of Michigan.
His parents, younger sister and
brother live in upstate New
York. Walker said it would be
difficult to describe his ethnic
background because he is amix ofafew
different races including Scottish,
English and German.
Veterans on campus
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that you can talk to and will help
you out."
His statement is true since first
coming to this campus in August, I
can tell that the XGl's are among the
most well liked and underapprec iated
people on this campus. They hold an
annual blood drive and the Veteran's
Day ceremony.
I came from a military family just
like most of the ex-servicemen and
v. omen
The first person I interviewed was
Mahoney, who served as a Marine.
He served from 1999 to 2004. He
attained the rank of Enlisted-5 (E-5),
in other words, he was Sergeant. His
Military Occupational Specialty or
MOS was an Avionics Technician.
He worked on the CH-53E Super
Stallion helicopter.
Mahoney went straight from high
school to basic training at Parris
Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot
in Parris Island, S.C. Unlike others
who went to the school, Mahoney
sought a recruiter to "ship up" with
the Corps.
"Going from high school to boot
camp was a big shocker," he said.
Mahoney served two tours of duty.
His first tour was in Southeast Asia
and his second was in Iraq.
When asked what it was like going
from the regimented and structured
day of the military to the freedoms
of a civilian, Mahoney replied, "It's
a lot harder than what people say.
You can't just turn the metaphorical
switch off in your head. You need
to adapt and re adjust to the civilian
lifestyle. I did not have a hard time
at first, but it was actually a little bit
after I got back it all hit me."
Reassured that joining was the
right choice, Mahoney said, "Yes, I
love my Corps."
He continued, "I chose Penn State
Harrisburg because of the support
systems here. It seems as though the
community in and around the campus
is more accepting of veterans.
The fact that the campus is an ex-
Air Force base helps out. People
here are willing to listen to you. We
also get to impart the wisdom and
the advice we have on the younger
guys and girls in the Guard, ROTC
or reserves. It lets us share what
happened to us, helping the healing
Thm's,umethin about
Walker:
1. He enjoys
listening to jazz
and classical
musics His taste
is more on the
mellow side.
2. His favorite food
is taco salad and
he does cook
mcosionally.
3 His ftworite drink
is milk.
4. One of his
happiest
achievements
is completing
his graduate
program.
5. His parents
are the most
influential
people in his
life because of
their value in
education.
6. He'd like to
leave a heritage
and legacy
of his positive
contributions to
the campus and
community a few
years into the
future.
7. He has travelled
to Italy, Brazil
and France,
but his favorite
travels are those
to his family and
friends.
process, and it also informs the
younger ones ideas to talk about
with you."
Terry Chaleby. who served in the
Air Force for three years, reached
the rank of E-4, or Senior Airman.
Chaleby was stationed across the
street at the 193rd Spec Ops unit at
Harrisburg International Airport. His
MOS was Crew Chief on the EC
-130.1 Hercules Transport airplane.
Chaleby went straight from high
school to basic training.
"I did my basic training in San
Antonio," he said. "I actually never
left the country while I served.
"I don't have enough activities to
occupy my free time. I was even
stressed at one point due to the lack
of things to do. I suppose that's why
I chose chemical engineering. It
would occupy a lot of my free time,"
he continued.
Brett Klingel, who I happen to have
political science with, is a Marine.
His rank is E-4, or Corporal.
"The thing I really disliked about
being in the service was the haircuts.
I like having hair and then going to
almost no hair was a big shock for
me."
Klingel said, "You might know
this, Matt, but I was actually in the
3092 platoon during basic training
at Parris Island. That's the same
one from the movie 'Full Metal
Jacket'."
He said the one other thing he
does not like because he was in
the Corps, is the stereotyping.
He chose PSH because he came
from a military family and they
also happened to be builders.
Deciding he did not want to do that,
he came here for structural design.
He also appreciates the support
system here on this campus.
I urge everyone that has read
this article to, if you see someone
who has served their country,
thank them or just sit down
and have a chat with them.
The ex-servicemen and women
will be more than happy to sit
and speak with you as they
were so gracious to do for me.
So to all of the veterans, ex
servicemen and women, active
duty and those going in, Penn
State Harrisburg thanks you for the
sacrifices you will make to serve
your country proudly.