Vol. XXIV, No. 4 Penn State University, Delaware County Campus. Eye December 11, 1992 Stop Carjacking Use Helpful Tips To Prevent Theft By Cristine Phillips Due to a recent dramatic increase in carjacking incidents through out the county, Chester County District Attorney James P. MacElree II has distributed a flyer of 10 tips to help motorists prevent this crime. Because the holidays are always a time of increased crime, it is expected that the number of carjacking attempts will skyrocket for the next few months. The DA's list is a helpful list of preventative measures. It will be distributed at various malls, various stores in the county, district courts and at Turnpike booths. College students must be aware of the situation because they are considered easy targets. Carjackers are attacking individuals as they get in and out of their car as well as jumping in at red lights. This has become a serious problem locally in that four incidents have taken piace in the last month. Incidents in Paoli, Exton, Coatesville and King of Prussia have ‘been reported. King of Prussia mall is expected to be the site of many attacks this holiday season. Since many attacks take place during broad daylight, the crowded parking lots of King of Prussia will be a prime target. Those people visiting King of Prussia, or any other . shopping complex, need to be extra careful and alert. The key to preventing this crime is to realize that it can very “easily happen to you anywhere. Read the DA’s list of tips, take precaution and protect yourself. The list of 10 tips are: * Be aware of who and what is around you as you walk to your car. * Look inside and outside of your car before you get in. * Keep your car in good repair and filled with gas. * Do not travel alone, if possible. * Keep your car locked and the windows up at all times. * Plan a well-lighted route and tell someone of your plan and estimated time of arrival. * Do not open your doors or windows for strangers. * Park in safe, well-lighted places. Do not walk alone in dark or secluded parking areas. If approached, make noise- for example, blow your horn. Continued on Page 2 — Grams. The Lion Ambassadors are presently sponsoring Candy Cane — O Photo by: DIANA MICERI Busy Registrar’s Office Serves All Delco Students ‘registered, which is lower than last By Roger Lee The registrar's office at PSU Delco is always busy. According to veteran registrar Joyce Rigby, “This is the one office, regardless of what else happens, that a student has to come to.” One of the major reasons why so many students enter Main 106, is because they have problems getting into the course they want or need. “I wish students would register early,” said Rigby, “because they have more time to talk with their advisors. Maybe it’s because students are busier than before.” At press time, 1565 students had the year, according to Rigby. The registrar's office is open from 8 am to 9:30 pm. There are two full-time and one part-time staff that help alleviate the toll. However, they usually work longer hours to help register those procrastinating students. Evening students are also helped by Michelle Saland, who - works from 4-9:30 p.m. Next spring semester may be less hectic, because traditional student starts attendance during the fall, and many students transfer up to University Park during the spring. Colby Martin, a sophomore here at Delco, drives with his windows and doors locked due to the many carjacking incidents. Photo by: DIANA MICERI Blue Light Specials At The Bookstore By Rosa Laborde Attention all shoppers! The book store is having a sale! The Penn State Book Store is having their annual holiday sale now through ‘December 23. You can save 20% off all Penn State imprinted gifts and clothing items. “James Edmund, the store manager, works hard to keep Penn State’s book store up to date and well stocked. What is new at the book ‘store? There are newspapers everyday (USA Today, Delaware County Daily Times, and the Philadelphia Inquirer ), PC software for both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computer systems, and general books (hardcover rand paperback books) that are 10% oif manufacture’s suggested list prices. In addition, Book Buy Back will be conducted December 11, 14-18, after course instructors determine which books will be used next semester. The book store pays 50% of the new book price, whether the book was originally new or used since it will now be sold as used. For books that are not going to be used next semester, the best wholesale price will be given. These prices average 25% of the new price _and are for books that have a "national resale value. However, just because a text is used here on this campus does not mean it has national value. Money will not be given back on books with no national value. So, swing on by the bookstore ‘and see what is on sale. Come and see the money saving prices here at Penn State Delco.
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