~~ bw Page 2 LION’S EYE October 11, 1977 Good Points It’s easy to complain about and harp on all the bad things that Penn State Delaware County has to offer, but it 1s the strong person who brushes aside all the snide com- ments and works to see a change in the making. At one time, the Delaware County Campus was housed in the basement of a roller skating rink in Chester. In 1966, the campus (or school) moved to its present location. All that was here was the main building and the parking lot. Three years ago, the modulars were added to help alleviate crowded conditions. : It is true, the campus has grown considerably during that time, and students are always expressing their grief about the lack of facilities and breathing room. But, look at the good points. As announced in the last edition of the Lion’s Eye, a hot food service is going to be initiated in December. A feeling of disbelief and relief was expressed in the modulars when this plan was announced. From students to adminis- trators, it was plain to see this venture would be totally sup- ported by student, faculty, and administration alike. On the other side of the coin, student clubs are ex- _periencing, generally, a rejuvenation and rise in student participation. This opinion has been expressed by the U.S.A, S.A.C., Baseball team, and the Lion’s Eye. For fur- ther proof, take a look at the masthead on page three and count how many people are on the staff, including editors. This is a considerable amount and vast improvement over conditions in past years. Students at the Delaware County Campus are taking a more active role in their school life. We are quickly becoming a campus in the Commonwealth system to be looked upon for new and innovative ideas. These ideas are all originating from you — the students who motivate and push us to help make Penn State a little bit more enjoyable and bearable. The proof is in the pudding; look at the good points. Lottons To Judy Brockman, You have made exaggerated and unfair statements about the security personnel at Penn State. If you would have gotten the facts, I’m sure you’d see that you are misinformed in your comments. By declaring that a lack of security protection exists, you may very well create problems that do not exist now. The parking lot fee is one thing, but taking shots at the security guards would only lower the morale and endanger the safety and security of those at Penn State and the property at Penn State. We need your cooperation, not your unjust criticism. : Signed, Bob Christine : 2nd Shift Security Mr. Christine: "In reply to your letter con- cerning my unfair remarks about the security of the parking lots here at Delaware County Campus, I wish to sincerely apologize to you for any damaging comments I may have made; however; I wish lo make a few essential points clear. After taking a poll of about forty students, 1 found that there seem- ed to be a security problem in the lots during the daytime 1st shift — not your shift. Therefore, I now re- state that my feature article, which is based on the information I ob- tained from students expressing their views about the parking fee . increase and the parking lot in general, refers to the Ist shift Taking a Side: Marijuana Pros and Cons by Steven M. Walters President Carter’s recent proposal to de- criminalize the possession of marijuana in small amounts has prompted vigorous ver- bal tugs-of-war amongst the pros and cons ‘of this issue. For Decriminalization: Decriminalization is not legislation. Un- Bill BATTE| SPORTING GOODS Athletic Shoe Center LO 6-4151 Front & Jackson Sts. Media Pa. der the new law, a person caught with an ounce or less of marijuana would be given a slap on the wrist in the form of a small fine, but would not be subjected to a jail term and/or large fine as under the existing law. 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Advocates of de-criminalization contend that only a small proportion of marijuana smokers are chronic users or “dopers,” and the force against it are making unjust assumptions. They feel the use of this line is the same as saying the majority of drinkers are alcoholics. Against Decriminalization The forces against marijuana decriminalization, insist that marijuana smoking leads to the use of hard drugs. Decriminalizing it would openly invite disaster. They feel that keeping the present laws will insure a reasonable limit on the amount of smokers. : Another argument of the forces against de-criminalization is that the long term use of the drug deteriorates the personality of the user. The logic here, is that de- criminalization would encourage increased and continued use of the drug because of the less severe penalties to face when the user is caught. : Heavy long term users of marijuana may be subject to a condition known as the “amotivational’” syndrome. According to statistics, a person who smokes marijuana on an average frequency of three or more times weekly, for a period of five years or more, has a greater than fifty percent “% chance of developing this syndrome. This _ security staff only. I did not mean to “take shots” at the security guards; I was merely reporting upon what the opinions were of the students that I interviewed. Un- fortunately, the article may have been presented in a factual way, as a news article, instead of the col- lection of student opinion on the topic, which it really was. Again I apologize for any exaggerated or unfdir statements that I may have made concerning the security force. I realize that unjust criticism is damaging and unnecessary, but I feel that just critiicism is necessary if change for the better is needed, Judy Brockman Editor's Note: All mistakes: made in the last issue were due to printing errors. The “Budget” article was written by Donnell Zeigler, and Cam- pus Sports was compiled by B.J. McMenamin and Steve Frank, who I wish would stop by the Student Affairs office. I sincerely regret the un- controllable errors. : DEAR DEL Dear Del: My friend has all the luck. He knows so many people and even though he talks about them, all he has to do is ask for something and he gets it. What do you think? — Outta Luck Dear Out, Many a live wire would be a dead one except for his con- nections. — Del In my travels around the globe, I have encountered some choice bits of graffiti which prove in- teresting reading. Del’s Graffiti Award goes to such classic wall- busters as: — You're never alone with schizophrenia. — Philadelphia is not dull — it just seems so because exciting Camden, N.J. is right next door. — We are the people our parents warned us about. — I’m an athiest. I don’t believe in” Zeus. — Carry me back to old virginity. — May your life be like a roll of toilet paper — long and useful.’ Del’s Trivia Corner — Adolph Hitler owned 8,960 acres in Colorado. — If you spent $1,000.00 a day since Christ was born, you still wouldn’t have spent a billion dollars. — Cobras kill 10,000 people a year in India alone. Quiz Question What famous performer’s real name is Allen Stewart Konigs- berg? syndrome is characterized by the user becoming sluggish and apathetic in mental and physical responses, goallessness, and a loss of interest in personal appearance. The pros and cons on this issue will con- ‘tinue, but the final decision will most probably be made by the President or legislation,
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