THE NITTANY CUB 7 0L1UME 7x m, No. 5 nter Cam Recent SGA Criticism Rebutted by McAllister Behrend Campus' S.G.A. President Alan McAllister last week defended that organization with a rebuttal of recent claims of inac tivity placed against it. In a special interview, McAllister defined the purpose and functions of the S.G.A. and spotlighted some of its ac complishments during the past months. "The purpose of the 5.G.A.," he, commented, "is to act as a laison body between the adminis tration and the student body. When asked if he felt that the organization was fulfilling this purpose adequately, McAllister re plied "I believe we are living up to our purpose as much as we are able with the present percentage of student participation." He ex pressed disappointment, however, in the nature of the interest dis played by the student body to ward the council. The type of in terest to which he referred was that of extreme criticism.. "Every one is willing to stand back and criticize," he noted. "We don't mind being criticized when the criticism is accurate and con structive." But; so far, claims Mc- Allister, criticism has been neither accurate nor constructive. Potential success of an S.G.A. proposal often lies in. the hands of the Campus administration. If the administration chooses to be unco-operative, it can render the council nearly immobile. Regard ing this matter, McAllister com mented "I feel that, overall, the co-operation of the administra tion has been quite adeq'iate. There were certain questions raised by the S.G.A. that were given answers which, though understandable, we felt could have been given more advantage ously in regard to student wel fare." He is convinced, however, that the Behrend administration is in no way hindering the S.G.A. "I believe," he commented, "that the administration is observing a good hands-off policy in. allowing the S.G.A. to govern itself." It was this issue, too, which formed the basis for recent criti cism of the council. "Technically, (Continued on Page 4) OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION BEHREND CAMPUS—The Pennsylvania State University By Robert Ropelewski Term System Endorsed in Survey Over the past few weeks, Professor Ernest E. Fryer has been conducting a survey concerning the reactions of the student body at Behrend Campus to the new four-term system recently initiated by the Pennsylvania State University. The results show that the student body is definitely in favor of this system. The poll has been divided into two separate sections: the total group polled (177 out of 255 total students) and the Sophomores polled. The results of the survey are as followed A. The seventy-five minute period. Total 85% 12% Sophomores 86% 10% Satisfactory Unsatisfactory B. The one hundred-fifty minute double period. Total 69% 23% Sophomores 82% 14% Satisfactory Unsatisfactory C. The twenty-minute break between classes. Total 45% 51% Sophomores 57% 39% Too lengthy Adequate D. The ten-week term Total Sophomores E. The credit load (8-13 credits). Total Sophomores Do you feel that extracurricular activities on this Campus have changed under the new term system? Total Sophomores Do you feel that the change from semester to four-term system has been advantageous academically? Total Sophomores Do you feel that your instructors have adapted well to the four term system with classroom presentations and assignments? Total Sophomores ival Saturday Indoor, Outdoor Activities, Free Supper Are Scheduled Behrend Campus' SGA will sponsor a Winter Carnival this Satur day, February 17. The Carnival will begin at one o'clock with such outdoor festivities as skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, group singing and snow sculpturing. The indoor activities will include ping pong, chess, pool, bowling, basketball and the trampoline. About five o'clock, a free supper for all attending the Carnival will be provided by the SGA. The meal, which will consist of hot dogs and hot chocolate, will be served by the Hamot nurses in the Stu dent Lounge of Erie Hall. By Mary Jean Ferguson 77% 11% 69% 24% Approve Disapprove 4% 85% 4% 89% Too many Acceptable 15% 31% Yes 51% 67% Yes 58% 67% Yes 3% 4% Uncertain 8% 4% Uncertain Too short 12% 7% Uncertain 11% 7% - Too few 16% 43% No Cannot tell 37% 2% Uncertain 12% 31% No 17% 25% 31% 2% No Cannot tell Tuesday, February 13, 1962 Immediately following the meal, Lou Gaghan, Behrend's disc-jock ey, will present an informal sock hop. The committees for the Carni val are made up of members from both Hamot's and Behrend's stu dent governments. Drama Club to Present Two Plays in Future The one-act play, iant," will be presented on Thurs- day, February 22, 1962 in Erie Hall during Common Hour. The story of the play centers around a young man who is accused of murder but prefers not to reveal his true identity. The scene takes place on the night of his execu- tion in the warden's office of the State Prison at Wethersfield, Con- necticut, about 11:30 on a rainy night. A young girl comes to visit the prisoner, thinking him to be her long-lost brother. The cast of "The Valiant" in cludes David Craley, Juyne Kaupp, William Storrer, John Thompson, James Runzo and Richard Wohlgemuth. Mary Jean Ferguson will serve as student di rector. "Guest in the House," by Hazar Wilde and Dale Eunson, has been selected as the spring play. This 3-act suspense drama will have a cast of fourteen persons. Tryouts will be held in the nerr future, with the play to be presented during the first week in May. "The Val-