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Letter to
Dear Editor
I would like to plead the cause
of our SGA, repudiate a few items
mentioned by Mr. Barney in the
recent issue of the "Cub" and
score a little against you.
If Mr. Barney wishes to file
a complaint about something as
earthshaking as the lack of table
tennis nets, that is entirely his
prerogative. But, he should aim
his anger at the one SGA mem
ber responsible, not the entire
organization. Surely, Mr. Barney
cannot believe the entire SGA
is focusing its joint talents and
efforts on four one dollar and
ninety-eight cent nets plus braces.
The association operates for
the benefit of the entire campus
and student body—but, the mem
bers are not pyschic or omnis
cient. They can not perceive every
existing situation.
They must be told of student
needs and wants. They must be
made aware of things which you,
or any one group wishes to be
noticed.
Answer to a Reply
Although it is against the "Cub"s policy to print unsign
ed letters, I feel that the opinions expressed in this letter
deserve to be viewed by all students and I, Carol safer, as
editor should clarify and defend the "Cubs" position.
It is realized by the Cub's staff that the SGA is a vital
organization that operates for the benefit of the entire
student body and very efficiently I might add. My comments
are not aimed at the SGA as a unit but at "The Spectator
and Tatler Inc." who are members.
As the individuals who wrote this letter stated, the
SGA "must be told of the student needs and wants. They
must be made aware of things which you, or any one group
wishes to be noticed." This is precisely what the "Cub" did
when it printed Bill Barney's letter. However, when a little
complaint arouses such a strong feeling among so few, I
can't help but think that it must have applied directly to
them.
"The Spectator and Tatler Inc." should have read Bill
Barney's letter a second time before making their incorrect
statement that "ole Barney would not be thinking of abolish
ing the most active organization on campus." If they had
they would of seen clearly stated that "this is not to say
that the SGA should be abolished."
As for the claim that the "Cub manages with great
alacrity to produce some of the sloppiest coverage possible",
may I bring to mind that he entire "Cub" staff is composed
of freshmen who haven't had the necessary previous experi
ence to do a professional job. Yet not one of us overlooks or
takes lightly our responsibilities. If "The Spectator and
Tatler Inc." feel as their letter indicates,the "Cub" would
sincerely welcome their help on the next issue.
As for me—l feel that this letter most certainly belongs
in the "Trash and Treasure" column, not because it criticizes
for constructive criticism is welcomed, but because the
people who wrote it didn't have the courage to stand by
their convictions by signing their names.
1 , 0:110.010 hit. IL ird[ol / A
the Editor
In crude language—'ya gotta
open your traps!
And if the students were aware
of the large portion of work done
and the many programs under
written by the SGA, people like
ole Barney would not be thinking
of abolishing the most active or
ganization on campus.
But, the fine "Cub" manages
with great alacrity to produce
some of the sloppiest coverage
possible to the things most worth
while at Behrend.
Student apathy cannot be shal:-
T - 1 off when the only news media
on campus operates as if it were
editing the dining hall menu in
one and two syllable slurs.
The newspaper is mushy and
mealy-mouthed—not that it has
to be revolutionary, but upon oc
casion, it should find a topic on
which to express some opinion.
But, alas, when that brave soul
on the staff finally manages to
Pen an article which is contro
versial, good ole Carol Baier will
most naturally place it in the
"Trash and Treasure" column.
The Spectator and Tatler, Inc
"Know Thyself and
Know Thy Church"
By Rev. C. T. Schweikert,
Chaplain
May I ask what may be an em
barassing question? How many of
you find time to worship regularly
now that you are at college? It
sounds like a preacher's question
and it is. Indeed, it could come
from the pastor of any of you for
we are all concerned about your
spiritual welfare at this time of
transition in your lives.
Admittedly the Church is not
perfect and sometimes has a dif
ficult time getting through to
its youth: we often react too slow
ly to dynamic changes in college
students and feed you childish
theology. The Church may appear
to be staid and complacent when
you may want reform and social
justice. Yet in spite of some fail
ures, your church can help you.
How? Read on—
1. The Church can help yoL
t:l know yourself. It just might
be wiser for us to spend less time
and energy in trying to under
stand outer space and more time
in finding ourselves. Unless we
know ourselves as beings created
in the image of God, we lose the
whole purpose of life. Socrates'
famous dictum "Know thyself" is
too often ignored. In the quiet
ness of worship and study, give
the still, small voice of God a
chance to get through to you.
2. Your Church will provide
contact with the basics of faith
and this we all need. It is truth
that the one unchangeable in life
is God and we would be less than
prudent to build our lives on
something that may fail us.
3. Your pastor and enlighten
ed laymen within the church can
help you to find answers to prob
lems that perplex. Talk to them:
EDITOR
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Tom Krahe, Suzi Frank, ',Sue Tomer, Rick Masehgan.
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you will find them more human
than you might imagine and full
of knowledge of life garnered
through many types of parish
contacts. (It is still possible for
us to have a discussion group
on campus—if interester contact
Dean Lane.)
If what you have just read has
made any kind of affirmative
impression, then find a church
in which you may worship. Listed
below are just a few of the area
churches; others are listed in the
telephone book.
Messiah Lutheran, Eastern and
Gray, Wesley - ville: Worship, 8:30
and 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.
Wesleyvilie Baptist, South ana
Center, Wesieyville: Worship, 8:30
and 11:00.
Wesley Methodist, Station Ru.
and South St., Wesleyville: Wor
ship, 11:00.
St. Mary's Episcopal, 622 Silli
man Ave., Wesleyville: Worship,
9-10.
St. James' Roman Catholic,
Bird Drive and Buffalo Rd.:
Masses on the hour in the morn
ing and at 5:00 p.m.
the problem beforehand. Thus, he
would be able to make more of
a contribution to the conference,
and the conference would be able
to make more of a contribution
to all Commonwealth Campus stu
dents.
FINE FOOD
RUSS' DINOR
2902 Buffalo Rd.
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ED CONCILLA
___ JOHN BEAVERS
JULIE HANDSAKER
Larry Will, Bill Barney, Den Conley,
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_l_ Roger Johnson, Marty Pennington
Thursday, Feb. 4, 1965