Page 4 — LION’'SEYE — March 30, 1982 Congressman Robert W. Edgar (D) An Apple forthe Students? by Jim Fredricks An apple for the students — certainly a different angle on this widely acclaimed tradition, but I am not talking about just any apple that you buy at the produce stand in the super- market. No, the apple I am refering to costs approximately $2,500.00, and you can't fit it in your jacket pocket: the Apple II Computer. The Apple II is a compact computer offering many ready to run programs in different areas of work. Word processing, financial analysis, computer in- struction and entertainment are a few of the possibilities offered by the Apple II. Since the purchase of three Apple Computers last fall by Penn State, their use has been restricted mostly to the ad- ministration for processing and research work. Teachers in- terested in their use, are meeting on Friday afternoons and learning how to program the computers for their specific needs. Recently, the question has been posed about the possibili- ty of Penn State purchasing more Apples and expanding their use to include students. Professor Ousey, of the Earth and Mineral Science Depart- ment here at Penn State, claims that we will eventually have to obtain more computers in order to keep up with the surroun- ding High Schools and Colleges Edgar Visits Campus by Peter Cook “Unless we come to a realiza- tion that we need more public awareness starting at the col- lege level, the issues will not become clearer and presidents will come and go,” stated Con- gressman Bob Edgar (D) of the seventh district. ~ Student awareness was one of the points Congressman Edgar spelled out while speak- ing at the Delaware County Campus, Wednesday, January 13, 1982. The theme of Congressman Edgar's talk was ‘Reading, writing, and Reaganomics." Congressman Edgar outlined Reagan idealogy stating that Reagan has reduced spending since the 1st of 1982 by $39 billion. ““Reagan’s plan for reducing taxes is to be carried out over a three year period. A 5% reduc- tion in the first year, a 10% reduction in the second year, and a 10% reduction in the third.” “The Reagan Administration also has planned to increase defense spending at an estimated $1.5 trillion over three years, according to Edgar. This large sum of money will be financed from cuts in domestic spending which in- clude many social spending. Congressman Edgar next centered on the Reagan Ad- ministration’s plan to balance the budget. In July 1980, the deficit was $32.9 billion. In: August 1980, the deficit was $80 billion. The predicted deficit in 1983 is to be close to $150 billion. And in 1984, the deficit could be close to $160 billion as predicted by the Reagan Administration. The options for the Ad- ministration’s budget problems are: 1) Do nothing 2) Cut more domestic programs including education 3) Roll back tax in- creases 4) Be realistic about na-. tional defense and don’t buy every new machine 5) Reverse enhancement. The revenues coming into the federal govern- ment could be increased. Congressman Edgar conclud- ed his talk by repeating that more people should be aware of what is going on in government because it affects everyone's lives every day. that are looking into computer widened instructional course. Professor OQusey uses the Apple in some of his research, and knows a good deal about its use. He proposes that if the computers were bought for the University, that a moderated room be set aside for the students who want to use the Apple. Although Apple II is not as expensive as most com- puters on the market today, the addition of computer hardware will increase the expense tremendously. : Dr. Georgopulos, a member of the Physics Department at Penn State, has varying views on the matter. The computer science course offered here, and the equipment already at hand on campus fulfills the needs of those students who wish to hm Tow E24 learn how to use a computer. On a lighter side, the Apples, depending on how they are pro- grammed, offer many entertain- ment features, both educational and just for fun. These are the characteristics of an Apple 11 computer system. Consider the benefits, consider the drawbacks. Would an Apple be good for us now? (Ad- ministrative student comments are welcome.) Pp I think therefor . . . I need an Apple computer? BAROLO DISTRIBUTORS 50% Off All Generic Diet Aids and Body Stimulants Discounted Vitamins A to Zinc, Protein Powder, - Celestial Seasons Herbal Tea Wonder Cure All . . . Oibas Swiss Oil . . . It’s Magic and Safe! Gel A Slim Start for an Early Spring STOCK UP NOW AND SAVE BIG —_— -~ (2A°5 rn 7 ~ A 220. ~~ oy ST. LL. X14 3 OFTHE 1 12d CALL: 485-2656 or 485-9701 HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 11-8 Sat. 12 - 5 484 BETHEL RD. TWIN OAKS, PA. 19014 452 South to West 322 First Light - Left on Bethel Ave. Barolo Dist. is on the Right Side ‘one stop pep shop:
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