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Handrails proposed for safety...
by Anthony Hahn
For everyone at the Hazleton campus,
the walkway on the left side of the
dining hall is quite familiar. Leading up
to one of the parking lots and the
Memorial and Laurel buildings, the path
begins at a slight upgrade and continues
to steepen until reaching the steps that
are symbolic of the end of the climb.
For now, the climb is just a slight
workout that may leave some students
slightly out of breath when reaching the
top. In most cases, including my own,
once a student becomes accustomed to
the climb, the steepness of the hill is no
longer a burden.
However, as we head into the month
of December, and the snow and sleet
begin to fall, it is very possible that the
hill will become extremely slippery. I
have walked down the hill a number of
times when it is wet with no trouble.
What happens, however, when the
walkway freezes and there is nothing on
the sides of the path to prevent people
from falling and sliding down the hill?
Many people would just suggest to
take another walkway, but this sugges
tion will not solve the problem. Either
people will use the walkway because it is
shorter, or they won’t be aware of the
ice that has formed on the path.
This is why I an suggesting that the
campus put railings along the entire
walkway, and not just near the top
where the hill is steepest This action
could help prevent accidents and give
the students a sense of security while
"Don’t call us, we’ll call you";
by Kymberlie Becker
“Don't call us, we'll call you" was
usually a phrase associated with show
business. Here in Hazleton, the phrase
has a new meaning in the job market.
I am at my wits' end as I write this. I
am unemployed and severely in debt (I
have no shame). So, the obvious solu-
walking up or down the hill.
Placing railings on the walkway would
be extremely beneficial to those with
disabilities. For people who suffer from
ankle sprains, twisted ankles, or other
injuries, railings would certainly help
students climb to the top of the hill. The
railings would not only be beneficial
during the winter, but for the entire year
for those who are disabled.
or How to get a job in Hazleton
tion is "get a job."
Hazleton is a land of opportunity of
aorta That is, of course, if you're willing
to work in a dive restaurant or a shoe
store...or so I thought. But for those of
us deemed "foreigners" - non-Hazle
tonians who live outside of a 20 - 30
mile radius -- getting a job can be harder
After seeing the advantages of railings,
the Hazleton administrators should dis
cuss the idea. Hopefully, everyone will
realize that accidents and injuries can be
prevented if they work toward installing
the railings before the cold, ugly days of
winter arrive. This way, students will
find getting to and from classes easier
and safer when the walkway becomes
icy and hazardous.
than passing Physics I.
Let me tell you of my hardships. I,
being the naive college student I am,
thought I could waltz into any mini
mum-paying-job job interview and be
hired based on my qualifications and
motivation. Silly, silly me!
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