April 21, 2008 THE CAPITAL TIMES
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Well, this semester is almost over,
but this year is still young. We
still have a presidential election, a
football season and a whole other
semester to weather. But for me, this
will be my last semester as Editor.
Don't worry, I'll still be with the
paper, but just as Assistant Editor.
Penn State Harrisburg's very own
Diana Le will be your new EIC,
and I assure you that she will do
an even better job than I have. As
per tradition, I want to use my last
editor's comments to thank the
people who have helped me though
the year, both with the paper and
outside of it
First off, Diana. It seems like we
have been working together for
years. You came to me as a bright
eyes copy editor and I promptly
promoted you as my assistant. You
just have this way of bringing me
back down to earth, no matter how
much I try to stay with my head in
the clouds. You have a knack for
journalism and for amazing one-
liners (usually aimed at me though)
I have seen you blossom from a
quiet, introverted copy editor to an
ambitious and motivated Assistant
Editor. I have no doubt that you will
blossom even more next year.
Second, Roo (though not second
to anything in my life). You got me
into this mess and now refuse to get
me out. I don't know what I would
do without your mother-like advice
from making sure that I eat right
to keeping me on the right track in
life. You have always been there
for me and I know you always will
Okay people...
Urn, there are many things wrong with this picture. Many, many things. For instance, W - 7 1/2. What in tarnation is
that? Where is that classroom located? Why does it only rate a half? Is it only half a classroom? Perhaps it has only
enough seating for half the class? Or maybe all classes will end once they get to the halfway mark in the standard
time. We at the Capital Times would like to know when Penn State stopped being able to afford full classrooms. We
know our tuition is helping to fund the university, so perhaps we should be able to afford a whole classroom. But what
bothers us the most about this image is that even the spider, the nasty bugger that it is, is fascinated enough to check
this room out. Perhaps he thinks that he will only have to build half a web once he gets inside, lessening his workload.
Penn State, we are curious as to what stands behind your half a classroom. But only about half of us really care.
This will be the last issue
for the 2007-2008 Capital
Times. Thank you for your
dedication and keeping
newsprint alive!
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be. I don't know what I'm going
to do without you on this paper.
You raised the bar of being editor
and raised general standards on the
paper. You have been my mentor
and my best friend for over a year
and there are no words to express
how much that means to me. It's not
even you yelling at me for wanting
to build hotels, but what you don't
see is that I make decisions largely
based on what you would do or
think about them. I could go on and
on about you but you pretty much
know all of this already.
Amber- thank you, thank you,
thank you for always being yourself.
We have an amazing time this year,
in and out of the office and I'm
pretty bummed that you're going
up to the Collegian. You've been a
layout lifesaver, and always ask for
more to do which just amazes me. I
wish you all the luck at UPark.
Marty- I don't think anyone else
can understand the stresses of
working in Harrisburg and also
leading a club like you do. You have
this special talent of making me
laugh and the most insane things,
and I thank you for that. I still don't
believe that you're a freshman, with
all of the ambition and motivation
that you have, not to mention
maturity. I'm pretty excited that you
decided to come on staff next year,
which just means that I get to spend
more time with you having hilarious
debates about the West Wing. Here's
to another year of working late into
the nights, hobo cereal and may the
best man win.
Mahoney- I know we fight, a lot,
but I wouldn't have it any other
way. I'm going to miss you as the
hum on the couch yelling at me to
do a better job, because it works.
It's not even in the office that you
make me a better person, but outside
of it. Next year is not going to be
the same without you, so you better
visit. You're like a big brother to
me and I would not change that for
anything. 1 wish you all the luck in
the real world.
Jen- don't leave. Even though you
don't actually work on the paper,
I'm pretty sure that you're there the
same amount of time that I am. I
can't thank you enough for helping
me out in any way that you could.
I don't know who I'm going to get
to call me at Bam when something
CORRECTIONS
We spelled some things
wrong. Whoops.
is wrong with the paper. I hold you
solely responsible for making sure
that I was always on time for things
and that I went to class, no matter
how much I protested. You were
an amazing help and I feel bad that
Diana doesn't get to have a Jen.
The boys- Sarver, Craig,
McComas, Aumiller, Khoa,
Morgan- Sony for grouping you
into one big lump but together
you made my life better. I could
always count on any one of you to
make fun of my lack of common
sense or my love life. You all we
so grounded and set on just having
fun with life that it kept me down
to earth. I'm going to miss all of
you (except Aumiller, because he's
not graduating), I'll never be able
to look at a wiffleball the same way
again.
Ben--aka Snuggles! I really don't
know why you still come back each
week, but you do, and thanks for
that. And thanks for being the only
male here during layout week. Your
affinity for Ron Paul and obscure
references keeps me laughing, and
trips to the Middletown library
booksale with you keep me.... well
rounded? Stay classy.
PUNKX!- Why are there so many
ostriches?! Even though you got me
into a tid bit of trouble, this office
would not be the same without
you. Thanks for letting me through
assignments at you, and for taking
smoke breaks with me.
Sahar- I know we didn't start out
the year on the best of terms but
I'm so grateful that we're back on
track now. You can accomplish
anything that you set your mind to,
and usually take me along for the
ride. Thanks for sharing my passion
for volunteering any free time to
charities, I couldn't ask for a better
person to work with. You did an
amazing job this year in the SGA,
even though some turmoil you
managed to accomplish things for
the student body. I have no doubt
that you will do the same thing as
THON chair and in the radio station
I'm sorry if I missed anyone. There
have been so many of you who
have made this year amazing by
just making me laugh or being there
for moral support. I hope everyone
finishes out this semester on a good
note and has a safe summer!
Marin Alice
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From the barstoo
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Hello everyone!!!
Well this is it, the final countdown
I hope you are all ready for either
graduation or to relax for a few
months before this starts all
over again. Good luck to all the
graduates, including myself who
gets to do it in summer. Well done!!
So, this is going to be the last time
I come at you from the barstool. I
thought for a long time about what
to write, and figured out that the best
lessons you can learn I have already
taught you. So I shall review them
for you and give you one last piece
of wisdom.
The most impoi rant lesson is to
take care of your bartenders. Treat
them with respect and dignity. Do
not argue with them if they say you
had too much. They are just trying
to be that good friend that we all
should have in our lives that looks
out for us. Listen to them, treat them
as people, and watch your time
become good times for all.
Don't judge a book by its cover. I
know you have all heard it before,
but take it to heart. It is a big lesson
that goes a long way. Don't jump
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4/16/08: Harassment: irate student
called Chancellors office using
profanity. PSO notified student to
cease calls r be subject to arrest.
4/13/08: Security lapse: while
conducting foot patrol of building
PSO found student in Chancellor's
conference room studying. PSO
escorted student out of room.
4/11/08: Security detail: PSS & PSO
provided presence during concert
with multiple bands.
4/11/08: Found property: PSO found
sack left on table in Stacks Market.
Property report completed.
4/9/08: Careless driving: pedestrian
reported careless driver failed to
stop for pedestrian in crosswalk.
4/9/08: Assist outside agency
Lower Swatara PD requested
assistance with traffic stop.
4/8/08: Employee injury: PSO
injured right thumb while
conducting rad class. University
injury report completed.
4/8/08: Harassment: student
reported being harassed by another
student.
By MAMA ROSARIO
Assistant Editor
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Capital Times Staff
Editor in Chief: Marin Bendoritis
Assistant Editors: Maruja Rosario, Diana Le
Copy Editor: Matt Shortall
Business Manager: Ashaka Patel
Layout Editor: Ben Bransetter, Amber Hudson
Staff:
Kris Aumiller
Marin Bendoritis
James Couche
Keary Horner
Amber Hudson
Martin Klingmeyer
Diana Le
Matthew Mahoney
to conclusions. Take a second and
learn before you decide. You never
know whom you may become
friends with
Follow a sports team. Pick a sport,
and pick a team. This may sound
stupid but sports are one thing a lot
of people have in common. To have
even minimal knowledge could
make or break you in life. In fact,
the only reason I get away with
stuff at work is because my boss is
a Penn State fan, and all you have
to do is distract him with football
when he catches you eating.
Dress to make the statement you
want to make. Whether we go back
to my scantily clad ladies of last
issue or the person heading into a
job interview, you have to look like
what you want people to believe
you to be
First impressions are very
important, and it starts with the
clothes. They do not have to be
designer, just know how to put them
together to make your statement.
Do not pretend that you know it
all. To pretend you have the answer
for everything is the biggest sign of
ignorance, and it lets everyone know
that you, in fact, know nothing. Be
open to new ideas and listen to what
REPOL
4/9/08: Employee injury: m&o
employee sprained back while
picking up 5-gallon bucket.
University injury report completed
4/9/08: Vehicular escort: PSO
provided escort for four (4) faculty
members to airport.
4/6/08: Harassment: caller reported
someone destroyed poster on door.
4/6/08: Suspicious incident:
received several reports of
individual soliciting money in area
Found individual collecting money
for approved movie on campus.
4/4/08; Request to patrol: PSO
conducted foot patrol and found the
following rooms unlocked: w 242,
w 231, w 212, w 209, w 207, ww2os,
w 235, wl4O, w 166, e 307, e 309,
e3lO, e3ll, e 314, e 315, e 316, e 341.
E 244. E 245, e 252, e 253, e 257,
e 258, e 261, e 264, e 265, e 212, e 202,
e2OO, 213, & N/W basement doors
unlocked. Checked/secured areas.
4/4/08: Security lapse: while
on patrol PSO found 2nd floor
northeast fire stairwell door handle
missing. M&O notified by email.
4/4/08: Noise complaint: caller
Maruja Rosario
Martin Santalucia
Sahar Safaee
Matthew Sarver
Chris Varmecky
other people have to say. If you do
know what you're talking about,
don't be condescending about it.
Just say your piece and be quiet.
And be prepared for someone else to
challenge you, and argue with grace.
Don't be stupid.
And the most important piece
of advice I can give you is do not
spend your entire life sitting on a
barstool. That has its place and time
and can be great fun. Believe me, I
know this.
But do not flush all your money
and time away sitting in the dark.
Because the world keeps moving
around you and if you don't pay
enough attention, you are going
to end up without a penny to your
name and extreme sensitivity to
sunlight. Live your life. Don't drink
it away.
And almost as an oxymoron to
myself, find a place to unwind
when you need to just relax. No one
should be all work and no play. That
gets you absolutely nowhere. Don't
party too hard, but don't forget to
party. Otherwise, the people around
you are probably going to hate you.
Alright kids, it's been fun. Good
luck in life!!
Drive safe, be safe. See ya later.
reperted residents talking loudly
PSO issued verbal warning.
4/2/08: Found item: caller reported
finding shell casing inside room
e 334. PSO disposed of casing.
4/1/08: Key service: PSO locked
SGA room for student that key
would not work.
3/30/08: Student assist: caller
advised several students will be
at Capital Times & SGA office
shooting a film.
3/29/08: Disturbance: staff reported
male parent refusing to leave pool
area. Pso responded and escorted
person out.
3/29/08: Suspicious person: caller
reported seeing suspicious male
walking in parking lot. PSO located
person who was a student.
Photographers:
Marin Bendoritis
Keary Homer
Diana Le