page 2 The Fourth Wall Announcements: Currently seeking writers 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 successful, we need you to participate by writing in your opinions, concerns, and comments. Interested parties should send emails to fourthwall@psu.edu. Monday Feb. 28 7:00pm WSC Everything Adult Learners Want to Know About Tradi- tional Students but are Afraid to Ask; Everything Traditional Students Want to Know About Adult Learners but are Afraid to Ask The student organization CAMP and your SAF are sponsoring a Valentines bus trip to Tysons Corners on Saturday, February 12th. Student cost is $5.00 and you must sign up with Kathy Swope by February 7th. Her office is located in Conklin Hall. Visit www.shoptysons.com for more information about what you will find! Welcome books full of coupons will be handed out on the bus the day of the event. Also in the area are a movie theatre and Tysons Galleria www.tysonsgalleria.com/html/ The bus will leave from the MAC p-lotat 10am and will then depart from Tysons around 8pm. Do you believe you have what it takes to join the Orientation team? Are you a highly motivated, people and detail-oriented person? Are you upbeat, tireless, and outgoing? Do you desire to learn new things? Are you knowledgeable about diverse issues? Can you represent the University accurately? Do you enjoy making a positive difference in others’ lives? Being an Orientation Leader provides you with many opportunities: Enhance your leadership and communication skills; Gain experience working with diverse populations; Increase your comfort with public speaking and facilitating large groups; Work as part of a team and use teamwork skills to attain common goals; Make new friends and meet new people. Orientation Leaders serve as a resource to a diverse population of new students attending orientation programs. Not only are Orientation Leaders responsible for a specific body of knowledge about Penn State Mont Alto acquired through training experiences, they must be sincerely interested and skillful in sharing this knowledge with orientation participants. Selection to the position of Orientation Leader is both an honor and rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. Recognized by the college administration and faculty for their worthy assistance, the team of leaders fulfills the mission of orientation through their strong commitment to aid the students in their adjustments and transition to Penn State Mont Alto. As a vital member of this dynamic team, Orientation Leaders enjoy a memorable experience while providing a valuable service to the college. 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. Students wishing to place advertise- ments can submit them to Jourthwall@psu.edu for consider- ation. This is a free service for stu- dents. Chris Vargo is a first year student from Indiana, PA . He is the President of the guitar club and is currently helping to plan a performance concert in April. While a student at Mont Alto, Vargo has helped to secure a music room on the second floor of Wiestling for student use and went Christmas caroling with John Bardi in Waynesboro at the homeless shelter. Vargo works in the IT department repairing computers. Vargo is applying to the music program offered by University Park and plans to pursue a career as a music composer. He also has an interest in public relations. He has been involved in music for the past five years playing bass, piano, and guitar. He has released two music CDs in his hometown. Inebriety and Butler and Vargo can be sampled at WwW. inebriety.com. Each month, The Fourth Wall will profile one student with outstanding accomp- lishments both on and off campus. Students can be nominated by other students, faculty, or staff by emailing dar262@psu.edu. Artist: Zack Mentz The Fourth Wall