LION’S Lf September 4, 1980 | Eye September 4, 1980 Lynn Johnson Janet Alwang Opinions expressed in the Lion's Eye are not necessarily the views of the University, Administration, Faculty, or Students. ‘Letters, comments, and editorials are welcome. Write To: THE LION'S EYE Penn State University Delaware County Campus Media, Pa. 19063 (215) 565-3300 REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY ‘CASS Student Advertising, Incorporated 1633 West Central St.- Evanston, Illinois 60201 MEMBER OF National News Bureau Letter From The Editor Welcome Frosh! Relax and enjoy!! Fall term has begun at the Pennsylvania State University and many of you are probably wondering what college life is really going to be like. Well, hopefully it will numerous chances to become involved and make the happen- ings at this campus the best they can possibly be. So...splurge, and best of luck to all for an enjoyable year! Lynn Johnson Editor be a pleasant, worthwhile, but more importantly, an educa- tional experience for all. Here at the Delaware County Campus, many things, in- teresting and challenging alike, take place. The students, facul- ty, and administration are more than willing to be of the utmost help to anyone who needs it. Friendliness and cooperation are abundant, so reach out and take advantage of any oppor- tunities that may happen to come your way. : Not only are the students, faculty, and administration great assets to this particular tothe editor LETTERS POLICY Letters should be typed, double-spaced, and include the author’s name and phone number. The writer's name organizations also. make the quest. The Lion s Eye Delaware County Campus a | reserves the right to con- unique place to study. There are The following stories appeared in the September 13, 1979 issue of ~ the Lion’s Eye. dense. *The Commonwealth Campuses of the University have in- stituted a new parking permit policy . The new system abolishes . floating permits, which have been replaced with car pool cars. Delaware County Campus Business Manager, Eugene Cloud believes the new regulations will eliminate the unfairness of the old system. ; *The Delaware County Campus was without a hot food service when classes began last week. According to John Vairo, Campus Director, the Bureau of the Visually and Physically Handicapped — which had overseen operation of the service — had * ‘experienced difficulty in finding an operator.” A catering company is providing limited service until another firm is permanently contracted. rhee REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (Cf) & COUNSELING nen @ Early Abortion Services offering Porson | and retest iz | attention In a caring atingsphere : Crozer Chester Medical Center Annex (215) 874-4361 Pregnancy testing available. letters ; Seep bens added. School's s Open Drive Carefully “There will soon be a popula- tion ' explosion of young pedestrians walking along our community streets and roads,” remarked Keystone Auto- - mobile Club’s Director of Traf- fic Safety, Roy Hanshaw. The Club urges drivers to be especially cautious now that schools are open. Be on the lookout for little ones who can often forget their pedestrian safety rules. These children often lack walking experience in the traffic environment and de- pend on motorists to exercise the extra alertness. Obey reduced speed limits around schools and expect the unexpected. Be especially watchful for youngsters when turning right on a red fraffic signal. ’ With schools open, more and - more kids will be riding bicyles in traffic, too. Give youngsters plenty of room to operate and remember that bike riders haye the same rights — and respon- sibilities — as motorists. Yearbook Staff Forming The yearbook has become an integral part of Delaware Coun- ty Campus tradition. The campus publication has evolved from hard-back volume to literary magazine format to last year’s edition, the Penn State Seal. The Penn State Seal was distributed last May on cam- pus. Copies of the publication may still be obtained by sen- ding $2.00 check or money order, along with your name, address, and telephone number to: the Yearbook, c/o the Lion's Eye, Penn State Delaware County Campus, Media, Pa. 19063. Now is the time to begin preparations for the 1980-81 edition of the yearbook. If you have previous experience (on your high school yearbook staff, or with photography or layout), or if you're just in- terested in joining the staff, contact faculty advisor Elizabeth Buckmaster. Faculty Spotlight Bruce Stephens, associate professor of Religious Studies, - has been teaching at Penn State’s Delaware County cam- pus for ten years. Stephens, who is a chaplain at Allegheny College, where he majored in philosophy and . religion, is also a member of the Western Pennsylvania Con- ference of the United Methodist Church. He was ordained an elder in 1966 and has a Master of Divinity degree from the Theological School ‘of Drexel University. Stephens discusses the role of religion in a university, despite arguments that religion should not be taught in public universities because of the 15th amendment calling for separa- tioh of church and state. “The student of religion in a secular university such as PSU is out to see what role religion plays in our culture and other people. It’s not teaching religion, it’s teaching about religion,” he said. ‘Religion is an academic subject and it has a place in a university, Pie nl BE Answers to Your Questions about | ...Financial Aid The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has three toll-free hotlines for college students who need immediate answers to questions on federal and state financial aid programs. : The number for information on state grants to students is 1-800-692-7435, and the number for information on guaranteed stu- dent loans is 1-800-692-7392. Information about the federal Basic Educations] Opportunity Grant (BEOG ) can be obtained by calling 1-800-553-6350. Financial aid information. is available on campus from Dean Richard Shaffer, in the Student Affairs Modular Building. - ...Penn State University Telephone Information for Penn State (TIPS) is a collection of audio cassette recordings on many topics. Over 400 tapes cover -subjects from University facilities, on-campus housing, grades and examinations, career planning, and academic policies and pro- cedures, to college majors, financial assistance, nutrition, and health. For more information on TIPS, call TIPS number, (814) 863-1234, and request tape number 700. The service also includes telephone numbers for University Park weather, (814) 863-1300, and University Park calendar of evens, (814) 863-1100. ..U.S. Government If you have a question about the United States Government but don’t know which federal agency to contact, the Federal Informa- tion Center can help. The special service can direct you to the right agency for information on subjects like Social Security, Armed Forces, and Employment. It also offers guidance to federal govern- ment programs and activities. Call the Federal Information Center Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 597-7042. > ...Health Free medical and health information is at your fingertips with Tel-Med, a service of Riddle Memorial Hospital. Tel-Med is a library of over 250 medical and health information tapes. The educational program is designed to enable you to recognize early signs of illness, direct you to a proper course of action, and help you to stay healthy. However, Tel-Med is not intended to diagnose an illness, replace your family physician, or give emergency advise. The one- to five-minute tapes cover topics from Birth Control to Alcohol Abuse to Dental Care to First Aid to Mental Health to Drug abuse to Acne. Call Tel-Med at 595-7800, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A free brochure listing Tel-Med tapes is available by calling the Tel-Med number or by contacting Riddle Memorial Hospital, Public Relations Depts U.S. Rte 1, Media, Pa. 19063. ...Agriculture and Home Economics The Delaware County Cooperative Extension Service was established in 1916 to help all county residents to help themselves in areas of agriculture and family living. Research done at Penn State as well as at other land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is the basis for the up-to-date information in both agriculture and home E economics provided by the service. Horticulture and agricultural information is available for home gardening, soil testing, livestock and plant production, pesticides, and more. Extension home economists provide help in all areas of family living, including nutrition and fond buying, consumer education, and home fur- nishings. Call, write, or visit the Delaware County Cooperative Extension Service, Fair Acres Building 5, Lima, Pa., 891-7356. " Did You Know? The Swarthmore resident feels a college education makes a person better rounded and more fully aware of the world and themselves although there are other opportunities that may be taken. Stephens involves himsalf 3 in many extra-curricular ac- tivities, his favorite is music. “I enjoy playing music (the piano, brass instruments) and I'm currently part of a band called the Park Avenue Brass Ensemble,” said Stephens. Stephens not only plays in- struments, but he sings too. He is a member of the Philadelphia Choir Singing city groups. He also enjoys reading and tending a farm in Northeastern Pa. “I read about American . History and I'm presently reading fascinating books about the Holocaust,” added Stephens, who will continue to make teaching his career at Penn State University, and is available for consultation in rm. 212A on MWF, between 12:00 until 1:30 pm. ; — George Hatton - estimated at about $7.2 million. ..Penn State is the single greatest provider of higher education in the Com- monwealth, enrolling one of every ten college students in Pennsylvania. Total enrollment at its 22 campuses exceeds 57,000 (nearly 35,000 students attend the main campus at University Park). ..Research by the Office of Student Affairs has shown that full-time students at the Delaware County Campus each - spend about $1,725 a year on non-tuition expenses, including clothing, insurance, gasoline, recreation, and personal needs. ...The University owns 16,050 acres of land at its 22 locations throughout Penn- sylvania. The University Park Campus is on a 5,005-acre tract of which 540 acres comprise the central campus. The total statewide physical plant value exceeds $595 million. The value of land, equipment, and buildings: at the Delaware County Campus, including the _library/learning center now under construction, is = 1
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