page 2 THE LION'S EYE THE LION'S EYE Vol. XX, No. 1 The Pennsylvania State University September, 1988 Delaware County Campus EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR Gary Michael Jones BUSINESS MANAGER Beth Ann Beccari Denise McGuigon STAFF ADVISORS Andrea Mitnick, Barbara Daniel Edward S. J. Tomezsko, Campus Executive Officer COLUMNISTS Dr. Paul Orlov, Janice Perkins EDITORS Shawn Bradley, Editorial Editor Pam Mitchell, Features Editor Carmen Simmons, Creative Writing Editor Curtis Watkins, Layout Artist Anna Gianturco, Sports Editor Mary Tangi, Fine Arts Editor Christopher Chepelevich, Political Editor Loui A Terrier, Photography Editor Basia Sobczynski, Special Events Editor : GENERAL STAFF : Lisa E. Lynch, Maureen Quinn, Jason A. Yancoski, Michael Martin, Melissa A Sfida, Jaymes Henegan, Ellen A Schilling, Anthony R Testa, Rob Knewstub, Dave DeFries, Rob Pileggi, Michael Lawler, Nick DelRomano, Helen J Kester, Lisa Falcone, Christine Ryan, Victor M Paraack, Seth Berg, Joia Gramigna, Alex andra Hilt, Lisa Smith, Kimmi Clark, Carol Ciliberti The LION'S EYE is published Monthly during the academic year by the students of the Delaware County Campus. | Submissions are welcome from all students, faculty and staff. Material must be typed, double spaced, and submitted in the LION'S EYE mailbox located in room 115 main building. Letters, articles and cartoons represent only the views of their authors. Advertisements do not necessarily reflect editorial opinion. THE LION'S EYE regrets it cannot guarantee the return of _ any material submitted. All submissions are subject to editing. A message to my fellow brothers by Shawn Bradley Editorial Editor Education has always been the means by which we as a people have attained career advancement, economic security, and increased social mobility. Rights acquired during the sixties were not a result of the benevolence of the system but the efforts of trained men and women who were not only able to articulate their needs and aspirations but demand equal rights and opportuni- ties under the law. However, at no time in our history are we to be more concerned about the state of our educational system than now. Major cutbacks in federal funding, forced closures of traditional Black institutions, and continued discrimination in the work place make it increasingly obvious that others still enjoy a competi- tive edge over us. As a result, we have to come to grips with the growing reality that our present state of preparation is not keeping pace with emerging technologies which are virtually revolutionizing today’s work place. If this trend is to cease, we must appreciate the historic role of education in our lives, begin making realistic assessments of our educational system and start formulating concrete educational goals. Failure to do so may not only jeopardize our present well- being but that of future generations as well. I challenge you, students, to do the very best that you can this school year. Give yourself nothing less than your best. Straight Talk by Janice Perkins columnist Bright colors and fast motors describe Penn State’s parking lot this fall semester. What was meant to accommodate the “mod- ern convenience” has become an all-around inconvenience, accord- ing to some students. In my opin- ion, everyone should consider turning off their engines and set- ting their feet into motion! Fall is a terrific time of the year to get out and enjoy nature. Take a walk around campus and get to know - you! Not only will you be organizing your thoughts, but also you will be getting good exercise, which many of us could certainly use. Furthermore, while on your journey, you could meet Mr. or Ms. right. I can see it now. - sitting under the same maple tree - how romantic! However, simply being social and saying “Hello” to some- one is always a nice gesture no matter what it does or does not. lead to. Saving gas is yet another plus in deciding to walk, rather than drive, around campus. Turning a car on and off uses a lot more gas than you would think, not to men- tion that motorized vehicles act as a primary air pollutant! Let’s all get together and give our cars a rest and our bodies a workout - start walking! ! September-October, 1988 Acts of Intolerance The following is a reprint of the University policy statement on Acts of Intolerance. It can be refer- enced on page forty-five of the 1988-89 Policies and Rules for Students. Copies are available in the Office of Student Programs and Services, 106 Main Building. “Harassment is inconsistent with the fundamental purpose of the University and will be subject to disciplinary sanc- tions, including separation from the University where appropriate.” ...Policy State- ment on Acts of Intolerance. Policy Statement on Acts of Intolerance: a.) The Pennsylvania State Uni- versity has an obligation to main- tain an environment conducive to fostering respect among various cultures represented in the Uni- versity community. As an educa- tional institution, the University has a special mandate to address problems of a society deeply in- grained with racism and sexism. Racism: violates the principles upon which American society is built. Racial incidents, be they public or personal, serve to destroy the fabric of the society we share. Such mindless acts do untold and unjust harm to those who experi- ence this pernicious kind of dis- crimination and threaten the reputation of the University. b.) An essential element of the University’s Policy is to provide an educational environment which is free from acts of harassment based upon intolerance directed against individuals or groups. Harassment of any individual or group, including harassment based upon such factors as race, color, national origin, sexual ori- entation, or political or religious belief, is a violation of University policy. Harassment is inconsis- tent with the fundamental pur- pose of the University and will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including separation from the University where appropriate. ’ The University also recog- nizes its obligation to provide edu- cational programs and activities, both as a part of appropriate sanc- tions and as a way of creating an environment in which tolerance and understanding is encouraged. c.) Harassment is a course of con- duct which subjects a person to un- wanted physical contact or the threat of such contact. or which annoys, threatens, or alarms a person or group. Harassment based upon race, color, national origin, sex, or religious belief is a violation of this policy. GIVE BLOOD IT'S THE AMERICAN WAY Opinions expressed in the LION'S EYE are not necessarily the views of the University, Ad- ministration, Faculty, or Students. Letters, comments, and responces to editorials written in LION'S EYE are welcome. THE LION'S EYE "VIEWPOINT" editorial Istaff is made up of students. Students include: Gary Jones, Andy Hilt, Beth Ann Beccari, Ellen A. Schilling and Kimmi Clark : Write to: THE LION'S EYE Penn State University Delaware County Campus Media, Pa. 19063 Faculty, Staff and Students are to deposit let- ters in THE LION'S EYE mailbox located in the Main building on the first floor in room 115. )
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