The Highacres Collegian What's Going on With SGAt By: Lisa Homberger As everyone knows Student Government Association (SGA) elections were held on March 22nd and 23rd in the Kostos Building. Many of you already know who won, but for those of you who do not know, it was Joe Spado and Darren Mckeeby. The winners were announced on March 25th during the SGA meeting, which happens to take place on Thursdays at 12:15 in the lower commons for everyone to attend. How did Spado feel when he heard he was announced SGA president? Like any other student would. He was overwhelmed with an incredible feeling of joy and relief. He felt that his campaigning stragies had helped him a great deal. What are Spado’s plans for SGA? Right now Spado has already formed two new committees. One committee is a temporary one that will amend the constitution. They want to extend the Blood Drive Nets 119 Unitsl By: Ben Turrano On Monday April fifth, the annual Spring Semester Bloodmobile was held at the Penn State Hazleton Campus. This year’s goal was to obtain 100 units of the "gift of life”. Unlike the drive that was held in die fall, this event not only achieved it’s goal, it actually exceeded it. As was the case with the other three Blood Drives which I have attended in the two years I’ve spent here in Hazleton, pizza and beverages were provided for the helpful staff and selfless donors by Dominoes Pizza. Chris Fink and Joe Panzarella walked around the campus dressed as Blood Drops trying to recruit new donors and persuade skeptical ones to attend. Their efforts were well received with 37 first time donors showing up to support this worthy cause. The Gym was buzzing with activity once again as some of the potential donors fainted, passed out, and bled on themselves. For the most part, though, the event was free from major incidents even with the aforementioned minor disturbances. Special thanks are in order for Mrs. Maureen Gaffney, our campus nurse, who coordinated the affair with Shirty Cicuila, Red Cross Regional Director; and to all the men and women who volunteered their time and energy to help make this drive a success. To the donors, without whom a blood drive would not be possible, the Red Cross thanks you and so do the families of the recipients of your "gift of life". The next Blood Drive is scheduled for October 11, 1993 and the Red Cross hopes to raise the target goal, since the turnout here in Hazleton, specifically here at Penn State has almost always been very encouraging. seating on the SGA senate. They need to decide how many seats should be reserved for off campus and adult students. The second committee is in charge of putting together a newsletter that will be going out each month to inform the students about what the clubs are doing. This newsletter will help the on and off campus students get involved in events instead of hanging out at home or in the Residence Halls. SGA’s goal next year is to get the community more involved with Hazleton Campus, by informing them about activities and events that takes place here. The idea of this task is to make the community feel like they are part of Penn State and to form a better relationship with them. Next year should be an exciting one with the fresh and new ideas many of our freshman have planned for next year. American Red Cross Blood Services Hazleton Chapter 2 l N. Church Si reel Hazleton, PA 18201 (717) 455-9517 Anyone who has idoaa for orientation or is interested in joining the Student Union Board [S.U.B.] contact Cindy or Tonia at 450-3144. Page 3 The Disney Store Bjy: Todd Ritter You can have all the fun, magic and laughter of a visit to Disneyland without leaving Pennsylvania. You can experience the joy and fantasy of a Disney movie without going to a theater. You can have the ultimate Disney experience right in the comfort of your local mall. For a price, of course. The Disney Store officially opened in March to booming business and it’s definitely worth a look. The mood of the store is cheery and it instantaneously lifts one’s spirits. The store is decorated in perky pinks and yellows, with moving, life-sized statues of favorite Disney characters lining the walls. The employees, well scrubbed, all-Americans who could pass for Barbie and Ken dolls, walk around in Mousketeer sweaters politely assisting customers in need. At the far end of the store is a movie screen showing musical clips from popular Disney classics. The merchandise, to quote an impressed patron, is "simply adorable. It’s just adorable." There’s a wide range of clothes, hats, Disney videos and stuffed animals. Plus there's a plethora of "luxury items", such as watches ranging in price from $35 to $l5O, porcelain figurines and original animated cels. (One exceptionally beautiful cel from "Beauty and the Beast”, featuring Belle and the Beast dancing, costs a mere $3,500.) If any of this is out of your price range, there are inexpensive novelty items such as Mickey ears, pixie dust and Donald Duck pencils. Or you could just browse. The employees never pressure you into buying something (Like I said, they are friendly) and it is no surprise to spend an hour or more just looking around. The Disney Store is a must for those who love Disney and all it stands for. Those grumpy people who do not like Disney, will still find enjoyment in looking at all the nifty things The Disney Store has to offer. It is a place where you can experience, albeit briefly, the magic that is Disney. April 1
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