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“No money for universities! ” “Cutbacks will result in reduction
of services! ” These and other outcries come from our elected Penn
sylvania officials when confronted with inquiries concerning the
Pennsylvania budget situation. Do they want to layoff thousands of
state workers for the sake of gaining votes? Should we pay even
higher tuition when the Penn State tuition is one of the highest in
comparison to all state universities throughout the country? Should
the state put a freeze on hiring employees when the work force is
ever growing? Are they placing a freeze on hiring so that these
elected officials will receive another term in office?
Most Pennsylvanians probably do not appreciate the concept of
higher taxes for maintaining present state services. If Pennsylva
nians do not pay higher taxes, many of them will be unemployed.
This will result in less purchases by these “unemployed” families
which means less business (less demand, less production in in
dustry). More workers will be unemployed; crippling our State
economy to an even greater extent.
Inflation has affected purchasing power, especially fuel, hous
ing, and food costs. Almost every worker of the public and private
sector has received a raise in income that is in proportion to inflation
increases.
Inflation, increased income, and increases in unemployment
raise the overall cost of running the government. The extra money
needed has to be taken from some source which, is in the final
analysis, the taxpayers.
It is not unfair to pay higher taxes to balance these rises in
overall cost. The taxes are not given to a greedy irresponsible politi
cian. Taxes pay for roads, schools, and wages for workers in the
State. Wages do make up the largest portion of government costs but
not the high salaries of our lawmakers and government officials.
They comprise only a small percentage although they may be un
justified.
Unsigned editorials represent the official view of THE
COLLEGIAN. Views expressed in by lined articles are those of the
individual contributor and do not reflect the official view of THE
COLLEGIAN. Responsible comment is invited. Letters To The
Editor should be signed and mailed or delivered to THE
HIGHACRES COLLEGIAN office.
From the Desk of the S.G.A.
Nancy Klotsko
Well, the term is almost over and many
things have been happening with your
government.
Probably the most important thing to all
of us is the budget in Harrisburg. Two
letters stating our position and asking for
support were sent to Mr. Gatsky and
Murray. Hopefully, by the time this
column is published, we’H have the answer
to our problems.
During registration for the winter term,
SGA will be taking a survey. It will deal
with the campus mascot and colors.
Please take the time to fill one oUt. -
All UDAY is November This is a day
for us to really be heard as a campus. It
will be celebrated with a recognition
banner contest at the football and
WAR is playing that evening. Support the
campus and help us out-do everyone else
participation-wise.-Let’s _ let them know
we’re here!
A BOOK SWAP will be held all day long
in theycommons on Monday, Nov. 14. We’ll
have lists of the books to be used for
Taxes or Else
courses next term. Instead of buying your
books new, maybe you can buy a used one
or trade one, so bring your old books in!
Finally, I am asking all of you who play
pool in the Commons to watch for and stop
people who stuff cup and other trash into
the pockets. These clog up the machine
and prevent you and others from playing.
Also, the Air Hockey machine should be
ready for action when we return for winter
classes.
Have a great term break and
Thanksgiving! See you winter term!
EDITORIAL
President
THE HIGHACRES COLLEGIAN
Board of Directors
David Kraft ..
Cathy Rusinko.
Janies Dino
James Ferry
Craig Oswald
Patricia Marsh
Keller Taylor
Michael Hutchison.
Barbara Calabrese ..
Dr. Michael Santulli
General Staff
Brad McNab, Lesa Bagley, Sue Binges, Paula Koestner, Paul Sullivan, Sue
Janosky, Willard Donner, Robert Dougherty, Lisa Sooner, Jim Lyman.
The office of THE HIGHACRES COLLEGIAN is located on the ground
floor of the Highacres Commons. Office hours are 11-12 a.m. Tuesday and
Thursday and 2-3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Other hours can be arranged by
appointment. Telephone 454-6551. If no answer call 455-9597.
OPINIONS
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Absurd Idea
Just last year, with a budget crisis
booming in the chambers of the General
Assembly, our legislature gave them
selves a hefty raise. Who the hell would not
give themselves a raise? The men and
women in our factories and plants would
surely give themselves a raise if it was left
up to them. However, the idea is not ab
surd. Would any union even dream of
demanding that employees get a raise
whenever they .wish? So why do we sit idly
by and let our employees, our public
servants, give themselves a raise. The
voting public should control when their
own employees receive a raise in salary.
Demand it! Write your congressmen;
circulate petitions.
My God!- Even now our state supreme
court judges want a raise of $lO,OOO per
year in addition to their already sub
stantial paychecks. They received a $5,000
per year increase last year.
Might not the greed and misuse of power
our leaders practice be reason for in
creases as high as is needed. Any of us who
merely allows these injustices pass by is a
fool. Fight back!
James Ferry
4th term Pre-Law
Advertising Manager
Ass. Advertising Manager
Composition Editor
Business Manager
lllustration Editor
Production Manager
Advisor
Letters to Editor
Senseless Vandalism
Well, as one would think when a new
building is open there will be vandalism of
some kind; we always hope it will not be
too severe. The vandalism was so bad that
the Highacres’ new physical education
building was closed, being open for classes
and intramural activities. This period was
between October 17-22, but the building
reopened October 24. If vandalism con
tinues I am sure there will be a permanent
closing. In case you do not recall what kind
of vandalism I am talking about, allow me
to refresh your memory: toilets and sinks
ripped from walls, ash cans kicked in and
knocked over, lockers moved from
position, toilets repeatedly stuffed, door
hafldles ripped off, signs pulled from
walls, ceiling tiles knocked out and broken,
showers left running. This kind of sen
seless abuse cannot continue. To be
honest, if I were running the show, my
patience would have run out long ago.
Another important thing to remember is
that WE, the students, by paying our
tuition, are paying for this equipment. So
there is no reason to wonder why tuition is
constantly on the rise when such nonsense
is going on. Then, on the other hand, it is
yours, do what you want with it. But think
of the other people paying tuition who may
want to use the facilities or must pay the
tuition. It is your bed, but must
EVERYONE ELSE sleep irt it?
Editor-in-Chief
... News Editor
.. Sports Editor
Thanks for
Stefanowicz
I want to thank whoever was responsible
for chqosing Mr. Charles Stefanowicz as
“Collegian Personality” for the October 10
issue.
I am a former Hazleton Campus student
and I know Mr. Stefanowicz well. Having
served as the 1976-77 Student Government
President and also as a member of the
Hazleton Campus .Student Patrol, I had
many occasions.to work with this fine
Officer of the Law—both as a represen
tative of student rights and as a law en
forcement officer under his supervision.
Too many times students have ridiculed
Jim Dino
Fourth Term English
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