Page 2 Staff Corner Bill Ellis, assistant Proffessor of English at Penn State Hazleton Campus, was elected to be a member of the newly-formed International Society for the Comtemporary Legend Research (ISCLR), Council. He will be the editor for the newsletter, FOAFTALE NEWS. The newsletter is named after the infamous 'Friend of a Friend' who ate the Kentucky Fried Rat or gave the Varishim Hitchhiker a lift. The newsletter is designed to share information on contemporary legends, draw attention to publications and arnounce meetings dealing with ends. Also, this summer, Dr. Elks did two book reviews which were published in the latest edition of "Appalacian Journal" (Vol. 15, No. 4, Summer 1988). The first, entitled Toxin' Prayirf Wallin'," is an article-lenoth discussion of two popular novels about mowing up in Appalacia. While the second, is a shorter review, 'Murder, Mayhem, Hydrophobia,' of a collection of obituaries published in West Virginia at the turn of the century. The volume 'Nathaniel Hawthorn's Consular Letters: 1853-1855'. edited by Dr. Bill Ellis, assistant professor of English at the Pem State Hazleton Campus, has Just been released by the Ohio State University Press. The volume is a collection of Hawthorn's correspondence as an American Consul in London w ring the period Ellis' research on Hawthorne's life as consul was done in Washington. D.C., and in London and Luverpool, England. In talking about his work on the consular letters, Ellis commented that he en)oyed discovering an almost unknown side of this literary man. He was also excited when he found that Hawthorn's interest in folklore and the bizarre mirrored his own research and interest in these subjects. The recently published volume of the Hawthorne consular letters are on ()Ashley at the Pesn State Hazleton Campus Llbniry. In early August, Dr. MI Ellis, assistant professor of english at the Pem State Hazleton Campus, visited the Lhiversity of Sheffield in England. He presented papers at two international conferences, one entitled 'The Evidence for Legends in Print' and the second entitled The Last Things Said..". While at the University, Ellis also did reasearch on legends. Adolecence, and superstitions. Ellis recieved his bachelor of arts decree in English from the University of Virginia. He received his M.A. and Ph.D degrees in English and Folklore from Ohio State Univ. He also lectures here in the Hazleton area on subjects of folklore and superstitions, as well as on seed saving and heritage gardening. REA COIL Voter's Guide for Students 'Studies show that a significant barrier to student voting is the lack of information on the candidates and the issue," asserted Andre Waive, a senior at Berkley and Chair of the California Public Interest Research Group (CaPIRG), a student-based enviromental and consumer advocacy organization. "This year, because of the close presidential race, students have an unprecedented opportunity to shape our nation's course on many issues of studert concern. But in order , to take advantage of this opportunity, we must be informed on the issues, then turn out and vote.' The National Student Campaign for Voter Registration (NSCVR) released a voters guide summarizing the views of the presidential candidates George Bush and Michael Dukakis on 20 key issues of concern to students. `The purpose of the voter's guide is to provide a source of information for students as they decide which presidential carddate would best represent shier interests," said Catherine Crane, directorof NSCVR. "The guide is a useful tool for any citizen who wants to see beyond the hoopla of the campaigns to assess where the candidates stand on critical issues that affect our future.' The Voters Guide was developed from position papers provided by the Bush and Dukakis campaigns, conversations with staff, and newspaper articles. The National Student Campaign for Voter Registration is a non-profit, norpartisan voter registration, education and get-out-to-vote organization aimed at increasing student involvement in electoral politics. NSCVR is a project of the student-based Public IntereSt Research Groups (PIRGS). Commission for Women The Commision for Women is an organization that is based at Lhiversity Park. Here at Hazleton, we have what is called the Campus Liason Committee of the Commission for Women. This organization was created in 1981 to serve as an advisory group an any matter that may affect women of the university. The commission is interested In your ideas and concerns, as they affect women at Pam State. Meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at 12 noon In the Harlam lounge In the Administration Bulking. Everyone is welcomed. If you would Nice more information concerning the commission you may contact Ms Toni Segilia, (A-101) or Kelly Jansen, the student representative, (104 A). D THE EGIAN! the Highacres Collegian SHOWDOWN '8 Ending nuclear weapons testing Increased funding for the Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) MX Missile Production of chemical weapons Tougher economic sanctions against South Africa Military aid to the Nicaraguan contras Nuclear Reactors Offshore Oil Drilling Sources: Candidate position papers, 1988 Democratic National Platform, 1988 Republican National Pkgfarm, The NrivVel&Tiwev & . . Produced by The National Sluderd Campaign for Voter Registration, 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 (202)546-9701. NSCVE is a protect oldie Public Interest Retearch Groups (PIRGs). On Election Day, November Bth, students have an unprecedented opportunity to shape our nation's course on such issues as arms control, oreign policy, the environment, the family, the economy and civil rights. As a service to student voters, the National Student Campaign for Voter Registration offers this guide to the positions of the Democratic and Republican candidates forPresident,MichaelDukakis and George Bush. DEFENSE & FOREIGN POLICY DUKAKIS BUSH YES THE ENVIRONMENT DUKAKIS Reduce annual sulfur dioxide emissions by 12 million tons Ban ocean dumping by 1991; slip ported renewal of the Clean Water Act. No, until new safety measures arc devised. No, except where environ mental quality will not be compromised. 111 11 'll THE ECONOMY Deficit Reduction Improve Plan ( fi rst priority) ran n-, =sit. force Increased income taxes Minimum wage increased to $4.55/hr. Equal Rights YES NO Amendment Constitutional amendment to NO YES prohibit abortion Reduce annual sulfur dioxide emissions by millions of tons. Universal Voter YES Registration Act Ban ocean dumping by 1991; supponed Reagan veto of the Clean Water Act. Child Care Yes, with high safety standards Parental Leave Guaranteed. Increased federal YES student loans Yes, except in sensitive areas. Guaranteed basic health insurance YES NO By GARY LARSON November 1988 DUKAKIS BUSH LAST RESORT YES NO CIVIL RIGHTS DUKAKIS NO POSITION THE FAMILY DUKAKIS BUSH Federal assistance and Tax credi t for working parents. Up to employer
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