Lion's Vol. XI, No. 7 Pennsylvania State University, Delaware County Campus November 29, 1979 College Students Stage Anti-lran Protests pa RC He ro = Cl ah, BSE TL BPS pr BNE tlh lF- fi (UPI) -- A wave of anti-Iranian protest rolled across college campuses this month in the most emotional outpouring of student sentiment since the anti-Vietnam War demonstra- tions. But this time the major cry was in support of the United Faculty-Student Discussion Groups States with the waving of the stars and stripes replacing the flag burning as hundreds of students demonstrated against Iranian seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran. At Old Dominion University in Virginia, about 500 students set fire to an Iranian flag and waved an American flag as they sang ‘‘God Bless America’’ and chanted ‘Let our people go.” “I wouldn’t mind seeing us drop a few bombs on Iran, pro- vided we could get the hostages “out,” Mike Yulkish, an Old Dominion sophomore, shouted ‘into a microphone. Everyone's Invited Faculty-Student discussion groups will meet six times dur: ing the 1979-80 school year, ac- cording to Dr, Joan Mandle, Assistant Professor of Sociology, who coordinates the program. The informal, one-hour ses- sions ‘provide the opportunity for a dialogue among faculty, staff, and students on impor- tant and current issues,” Man- dle said. : Each discussion is moderated by Mandle and features a facul- ty member as guest speaker. Each speaker prepares opening remarks, raises pertinent issues, or provides information to facilitate the discussion. “These discussions provide an intellectual context within which we can exchange views “und opinions with one another and our students,” Mandle said. Dr. Christopher Johnstone, Associate Professor of Speech Business Administration. COLONIES IN SPACE, December 12, 11:30 - 12:30, Dr. Peter Georgopulos, Associate Professor of Physics. THE WAR BETWEEN THE SEXES, January 10, 12:00 - 1:00, Dr. Judy Davis, Assistant Professor of Psychology. : STATISTICS DON'T LIE... OR DO THEY? February 6, 12:00 - 1:00, Dr. Michael Kersnick, Assistant Professor of POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF GENETIC SCREENING, March 19, 12:00 - 1:00, Dr. Jane Cooper, Associate Professor of Biology. Communication, was guest speaker for the first session, The Ethnics of Friendship, on October 19. All students and faculty are invited to attend the remain- ing sessions - feel free to bring a bag lunch. Food Service Still Incomplete It is nearly two months since Freshie Foods was awarded a contract to operate the cafeteria in the modular building, but the service is still not completed. Campus Director John D. Vairo said that according to the Artist and Lecture Series “Adam and Eve’ Coming The Artist and Lecture Series Committee will present the Alpha-Omega Players perform- ing Mark Twain’s The Diary of Adam and Eve on Wednesday, December 5, at 12:15 in room 101. Music, humor, and nostalgia combine to provide a new ~ perspective on the lives of the first man and the first woman. © Adapted from a short story by = Mark Twain, with music by the composers of ‘Fiddler on the pid by their proper name and pro- Roof,” Jery Bock and Sheldon Harnick, this is the story of the beginnings of the age-old strug- gle between man and woman, as relevant today as it was in the Garden of Eden. Adam is given the task of naming all the creatures in the Garden of $Eden. He is justifiably proud of naming a pickerell a swimmer and a par- rot - a loud-mouthed fatbeak, until Eve intuitively calls them 9 RRR Eve explains to a prinicipled but gullible Adam the merits of ea 4 contract, the firm would pro- vide the design for the snack bar and would be responsible for hours of operation and pric- ing. : According to Irv Fine of Freshie Foods, much of the new Continued on Page 2 to Campus ceeds to instruct Adam in the art of etymology. Adam makes a very poor student, however, and concludes that if today Eve is two days old, ‘She will never make it to four.” Twain’s wit is prevalent throughout the show and so is his sensitivity. Written shortly after the death of his wife, and in memory of her, “Adam and Eve” concludes with a poignant touching scene and a Continued on Page 2 ting the apple, in a scene from Mark Twain's comedy hit, The Diary of Adam and Eve as presented by the Alpha-Omega Players. About 400 Eastern Kentucky University students demonstrated at the campus ravine, chanting ‘Nuke Iran” and ‘Eastern Hates Iranians.” A U.S. flag was draped over the outdoor stage of the am- phitheater and banners hang- ing from the roof of the am-/ _phitheater. read “We Love the Shah” and “Bomb Iran.” At Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., about 70 members of the Students for Reestablishment of American Pride held a lunchtime rally and were confronted by about 35 pro-Iranian demonstrators. The football team at Roger Williams College in Bristol, R.1., sponsored an anti-Iranian rally where about 125 demonstrators shouted objec- tions to the seizure of the American hostages. An Iranian student who walked by the demonstrators was tauted but not hurt, one witness said. Winter Term. Related stories and photos on page 4. ONLY 26 SHOPPING DAYS LEFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS *Revised Parking Policy, page 3 *Winter Survival, page 4 | *Penn State in Liberty Bowl, page 7 *Campus Timetable, page 8 In This Issue... (Photo by Mary Pat Ford) Brrr... Student, faculty and staff members are gearing up for ga
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