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The Fourth Wall
Message from the Editor
I wish to congratulate the
staff, guest contributors, and
other supporting members of
the campus community for the
first successfully completed
semester of The Fourth Wall.
I am pleased to announce
that Vanessa Lugo has been
appointed News Editor, and
Martina Pfeuffer is the Arts and
Entertainment Editor. The
establishment of an editorial
staff is evidence of the growth
of the student newspaper. Each
month, the student interest
increases. I hope to hear from
more students in the future.
We are proud to introduce
in this issue an advice column,
with responses offered by two
students with different
perspectives (a traditional
student and a non-traditional
student). We hope you will
take advantage of it.
I would like to thank SGA
for their contribution towards
the printing cost of this issue
and for their continued support
of a student newspaper.
The fourth of the seven
issues total for the 2004-2005
academic year is set to appear
in early February. Check
display racks at that time, and
best wishes for a successful end
of semester and holiday
season.
Danielle Ramsay
Editor-in-Chief
Mission Statement
The Fourth Wall was
established to provide a
responsible forum for dialogue
within the student community
and for the free expression of
considered ideas; to build
community; to promote
student involvement in
activities and issues that have
an impact on students’ lives;
and to disseminate information
about campus activities,
organizations and events. This
is our chance, as students, to say
what we really think.
Announcements:
Currently seeking
contributors
The Fourth Wall is seeking
writers for all sections,
including sports and arts &
entertainment. We also need
general writers on assignment
and general article writers.
There are openings for regular
columns, such as a political
column, humor column, and
cartoons. All students are
welcome regardless of major.
Writers are not required to
submit articles on a regular
basis.
To make this paper suc-
cessful, we need you to
participate by writing in your
opinions, concerns, and
comments. Interested parties
should send emails to
fourthwall@psu.edu.
Openings:
The Student Government has
openings for a Mont Alto Hall
Senator and a Commuter
Senator for the Spring
semester. This is a great way to
get involved in the campus
community. Those interested
can stop by the SGA office on
the first floor of Wiestling for
an application.
Reminder:
Don’t forget to bring your
formal wear next semester for
the annual Winter Ball. This
year’s theme is “Starry Night.”
Plan to attend on Jan. 28 from
9-1 in the MPR.
Attention All Club
Leaders:
Do you want a great oppor-
tunity for your club or organi-
zation to gain exposure, show-
case your organization to the
student body, and earn money
at the same time? If so, then
Club Night at Wiestling Stu-
dent Center and Café Java is the
answer!
Wiestling Student Center is
a wonderful place for your club
to interact with
students. In return for your club
participating in Club Night,
SGA will transfer $50.00 into
your club’s account.
Club Night Requirements:
The event must be held in
the Wiestling Student Center.
The event must be on a
Monday.
The event must be between
the hours of 7:00 p.m. and
11:30 p.m.
The event must be an activity
or some form of entertainment for
students to enjoy.
Make your reservation NOW!
Applications are available in
the Student Activities Office,
Wiestling 211 and the Campus
Life Office, Conklin 207.
Contact Rene Kauder at
rak20@psu.edu for more de-
tails.
As an incoming freshman,
I was looking forward to the
college life and experience.
When I first got to college, I
thought it was going to be
boring and that I wasn’t going
to get distracted from my work
only because I didn’t know
anyone and because of the fact
that I'm not really a very social
person. Boy was I wrong! The
first two to three weeks of
school, I was really focused on
my work and my boyfriend
back home. Because of that, I
never really got the chance to
be distracted by others in my
residence hall (MAH) or by the
activities that were taking place
on campus. After the first two
or three weeks passed, I was a
“baller out of control” and I
started “slacking in my
pimping.”
I stopped being on the
phone with my boyfriend every
minute of the hour, and I
stopped doing my work when
I got it and waited to the last
minute to do it, like the night
before it was due, which is very
stressful! But, I did start to get
involved in campus activities.
I also started to socialize with
other students. Right now I'm
struggling a little to bring up
my biology average, but other
than that I just try to balance
out my activities and my
school work (school work
which is more important!).
College is what you make
it. If you are a boring person
who doesn’t get involved in
things, then college will be
boring. If you are a very
enthusiastic, volunteering, and
willing person, then college
will be a fun experience for you.
But as they say, college changes
people -- whether it is for the
good or the bad is up to you. I
still have another three or four
years to experience further
change; hopefully it will be
change for the good.
Sincerely,
A Current Freshman
Alto, Mont Alto PA 17237.
Library 204.
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