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For What It's Worth
By Gary Thornbloom
The past SGA elections have been no more than a farce. Votes
were cast for candidates by students having no knowledge of who
they were voting for or what the candidates opinions were. It was a
joke to think that the student government was representative of the
student community. Most probably the place on the ballot, the
sound of a name, the suggestion from a friend, or some other factor
of chance determined who was elected.
Separation of commuting and resident students farther com
pounded the problem. Often a student of one group knew the
background of and supported a candidate of the other group and
could not vote for his real choice.
Indifference on the part of most students played an equal role in
the inefficiency of the elections. The SGA's lack of relevant
projects could be blamed for this. Steve Lewis (SGA member of
last year) hit at this point with fellow member John Greer in a
statement made to the CUB last year. It was strongly worded to say
the least and it basically hit at the SGA's failure to take a stand on
controversial issues. These SGA members felt that students had to
keep pressure on their representatives to force them to act.
With this year's elections we can get things together to push for
change. In an effort to make the candidates and their views known
to the student community we (CUB) have attempted to devote a
portion of this issue to this area. Hopefully you will grasp this op
portunity to learn who will be the most beneficial to the students'
cause and will vote appropriately. If a candidate has been too lazy
to make his statement to us then you should use this show of lack of
interest in determining your vote.
SGA President Dave Carr has done away with the voting
distinction between commuting and resident students. This is one
area which definitely did need change.
The third point was that of indifference on the part of the students
and it will be up to you,as a voter; the persons you elect; and your
continued interest in SGA projects.
Students complain and complain about the poor quality of their
teachers. The reason these professors are so poor is partly our own
fault. If a prof won't take the initiative to make a course interesting
than it is up to us to do so by directing our questions and con
tributions in class towards relevant areas. .
If you encourage a professor to take the easy ways out in
presenting material then you can't legitimately protest. You have
to he prepared to bring outside ideas into the classroom and must
also take the responsibility to voice these ideas.
Often the college officials at the administrative level and above
tend to get into a "quantity rather than quality" rut. We always
hear how there is now an over supply of teachers. If this is so then
perhaps a more selective process in teacher hiring could gain us
better professors. If there are more qualified persons around we
should be in agreement that we want them.
As I write this paragraph I have a particular person in the
Science department in mind and although I've never had him I
safely assume from conversations with his peers as well as his_
former students that my remarks are justified. When a professor
detracts from the quality of education and is allowed by the
university to continue to do so then it becomes apparent that the
student community must first encourage this person to get it
together. If this fails then it is up to the students to ostracize this
prof from the academic community. Simply don't register for
classes conducted by persons such as the one in question. Do
yourself a favor as well as those who will be following you in future
terms.
Those persons around campus who have difficulties finding
parking spaces would do well to think in terms beyond that of their
own convenience. Enough of our grounds have fallen victim to the
cement grave which buildings and parking lots have doomed.
With future expansion plans the fate of the peacefulness of
Behrend's campus area and surrounding woods is threatened. This
I will deal with in a future writing. For the time being I will confine
myself to those who prefer cement and fatness to grass, trees and
proper health.
The over population of cars is unnecessary condition brought
about by a lack of common sense on the students part. We cry
"ecology now!" but only when it doesn't cut into our own luxuries.
In this area certainly it is agreed that the polluters of the Erie
environment, notably Hammermill, GE, the city, and product
consumers, should take it upon themselves to right their wrongs at
their own cost. How can we neglect to do our part in this parking
issue?
Possible solutions would be for more students to make use of the
EMTA bus service, for students to get it together in car pools, to
thumb out ( with a hope that fellow students will pick you up), and
these last suggestions which would do a world of good for a students
health, these are: for you to walk out (yes walk) or to ride a bicycle.
With all our criticisms stemming very much from ourselves, we
should perhaps take steps to amend our ways.
EDITORIAL POLICY
The editorials appearing in this
newspaper will be opinionated
and therefore subject to
criticism. All letters that are
typewritten and submitted to the
newspaper staff will be printed
with the exception of those that
are repetitions or in poor taste.
The staff reserves the right to
Managing Editor
correct or . delete portions for the
letters or publication purposes.
All letters must be signed, but
names will be withheld upon
request.
Signed columns represent the
view of the author only and do not
reflect the Editorial policy of the
Nittany CUB.
THE NITTANYCUB
Letters To The
We've Got To
Get It Together
Cub and Students
This is an open letter to you, the
students of this campus, and it is
written with the hope that you
will take the issues raised here
and seek to do something about
the.
One might say "What issues
could arise on such a quiet
campus?" But this quietness and
pleasantness is just a shell. What
is beneath this cover are the
unpleasant issues which confront
us. Those who have been
associated with Penn State and
Behrend are, or should already
be, familiar with these issues.
You who are not should
acquaint yourselves with those
problems which surround you. I
speak of such things which
restrict or eliminate the students'
voice in their university. One, for
instance, is the hifing and firing
of faculty members. A situation
arose over the firing of three
"student-oriented, liberal"
teachers last year. The
University policy stated (as it
still does) that the reasons for
their dismissal need not be given
IF YOU WOW D
TAKE THE TimE
By Gary Thornbloom
Managing Editor
The Warner Theatre a week
ago was witness to a spectacle
which a few years ago I would
have felt "couldn't happen here."
The fact that the Behrend Student
Union Board helped to sponsor
this event further amazes me.
The lameness of the choice to
dredge the past for remnants last
year and the togetherness to
provide a concert of today this
year is contradictory, but it did
happen. So rejoice all you lovers
of music, the future could hold
even more surprises.
Chicago is said to be "an ex
perimental band" in the program
passed out at the concert. During
their appearance in Erie they
touched on a variety of differing
styles. Solid hard-rock, jazz
classical, bigband, and on into
the realms where the minds of
Frank Zappa and his influences
have made their abode.
Their success was very evident
in the response they received
from the audience. A performing
group of artists, in this case
musicians, usually have as their
main objective, that of drawing
an emotional response from the
viewer. Possibly this goal is a
sort of catharsis.
Anyways, the spectators at the
Chicago concert went away wild.
Many persons looked like they
were in a state of ecstasy as they
looked on. It appeared as though
all present enjoyed themselves.
Dean Lane admitted to going to
the concert with an attitude of
"planning to read a book in the
Vete' 4 76ES -
Revealed
By W. T. Eberlin
No, I don't run around exposing
the extremities of my feet to the
cruel Erie weather. TOES is
short for "Thoughts of
Everything Satirical."
Have you ever seen a prof or
bus get stopped for speeding? If
they don't, why do we?
The parking facilities sure are
nice; eight inches between cars,
not enough parking lots, and not
even room to park a bike_ Maybe
we'll all have to ride bicycles.
Why can staff cars park in the
student lots without getting
tickets, but when we park in
theirs, we get caught?
I'm glad to see the canteen
service is good this year.
Especially, thanks for the bill
changer, it really helps.
as they had not completed their
tenures. May I add that the
students have no part in this
decision-making. Should we wait
until incidents like this are to
happen again, or are we going to
do something about it?
There are also problems over
residence hall visitation, our
slipshod advisor system, and the
lack of medical staff on campus
during weekends. Also, this
campus needs more active in
volvement in community and
national issues. Guest speakers,
seminars, political campaigning,
and the free university are just a
few methods of attaining this
objective.
This is a university and we are
its students, and as its students
let us see that it is run as such.
The goal is apparent and the
dedication is there. Now let us
work together toward that goal. I
would appreciate any comments
on this open letter in person or
written in The CUB. Remember,
it is up to us.
JUST
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lobby" and ended up thoroughly
enjoying the concert. In fact,
when I talked to him about the
concert, he was on his way to the
sound center in the library with a
copy of "Chicago" he intended on
listening to.
My own opinion of the concert
was a negative one. Could be I'm
a defeatist or could be I've seen
better.
The sound at the concert to me
seemed to be bad. The process of
miking the entire group through
the P.A. system made the overall
sound something like a
conglomeration of noise in a tin
can. Their balance in the first set
was terrible, but it improved in
the second half. Drummer Dan
Serphine appeared as awkward
at times, but because of his
displayed speed at other points
this could be attributed to at
easeness. His percussion was not
audible in the first set, but was
good in the second.
Organist-pianist Robert Lamm
was buried beneath the brass and
this is their sound so it isn't bad I
guess. His soloes weren't bad, but
were as distorted as his vocals.
Terry Kath is a very fast
guitarist and seemed to hit it off
with the audience. His R--& R
Revival thing at the end went
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Editor
Student
Unrest
Dear Students:
With the beginning of a new
scholastic year and in. the light of
the events that occurred on the
campuses last year, I feel that an
effort must be made to quell the
tensions and divisions that make
up the heart of student unrest.
Related to Professor Heard's
Report on Student Unrest, as well
as the President's Commission on
the same matter, I feel that - it is
necessary for individuals in
public office, to extend them
selves to the students - allowing
for open communication and the
sharing of ideas on issues that
concern both groups. For a long
time these problems have
disturbed me. Attempts must be
made to harness the vibrant
energy of young people and give
them 'hope and faith in the
American political system again.
For the college student, it will
provide an alternative to violence
which brings no answers to the
problems facing this nation.
To sum up my contention, I feel
that there is room within
government for constructive
change in our priorities - the
students can play a role in it. I
will attempt to furnish you with a
means to bridge the alleged gap
between generations.
Doug Brower
Your assistance will be needed
in formulating and com
municating your feelings and
interests to me. As a result of
your letters, I may become more
familiar with your ideas and thus
become better able to assist and
represent you.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph P. Vigorito
Member of Congress
Abolish
Customs
Dear CUB,
In reference to the article
"Button Frosh" (Oct. 1, 1970), I
could not really tell whether the
euphemisms concerning Customs
were meant to be satiric or
literal. If they were satiric, it was
appropriate; if they weren't, they
should have been.
The era of college customs
seems doomed if not already
dead. As 'one who has seen and
taken part in these changes
through the past four years, let
me ask for the abolishment of this
archaic tradition.
The only use would be to put
Frosh through undue and un
necessary harrassment which in
itself is of no use. If we want to
expend our energy, let's work on
something constructive. Doug
Brower
October 8, 1970