March 4, 1994 — LION’SEYE — Page 7 Delco Hosts State Legislator’s To Show What Campus Offers By Jennifer Holland The Penn State Delaware County Campus recently held a Legislators Luncheon, which included local legislators of the area and representatives of Penn State University. Discussions at the meeting involved the educational, economic, and social role of the Delaware County Campus. Marianne Rhodes, University Relations, stated, “Our main point of the Luncheon was to show them (the legislators) that Penn State is right here in Delaware County, right in their own backyards!” Among the legislative guests were Rep. William F. Adolph Jr., Sen. Clarence D. Bell, Rep. Robert J. Flick, Sen. F. Joseph Loeper, Rep. Ron Raymond, and Raydell Fisher, Aid to Sen. Hardy Williams. There were many Penn State representatives as well. Helen E. Caffrey, Director of Commonwealth Relations, spoke during the luncheon about the future of Penn State. Dr. Ed S.J. Tomezsko, Executive Officer of Delco, delivered remarks about government investment in Penn State. Dr. Michael Kersnick, Faculty Senate Rep., spoke about the academic overview of Penn State and how proud he is to be a part of its faculty. Waverly Coleman, Director of Continuing Education, focused on the business liaison of Penn State. Marianne Rhodes, Director of Development and University Relaticns, made comments about the community outreach. David S. Lipson, President of the Campus Advisory Board, talked about the economic impact of the campus. Jody DelRossi, President of the Student Government Association, spoke about the viewpoints of the students. She focused on her involvement at Delco, and how it changed her interest toward the campus. Afterwards Jody stated, “The legislators were really friendly. They listened to everything the speakers had to say and are extremely focused into helping the University.” Jody also mentioned how one representative even offered her an internship! Legislators were introduced to the Delco enrollment profile and the government investments at Penn State. They were also informed about the broad range of programs available to students, such as the Cultures of Asia program. At the end of the luncheon, the legislators were invited by Ed Tomezsko to take a brief tour of the campus. Seventy-five Students Achieve Dean’s List Status in Fall ’93 The Deans list for Fall 1993 Semester was recently announced by campus registar Joyce Rigby. In order to be included on the list, students must have earned at least a 3.50 grade point average for the semester. Among the seventy five students on the Fall 1993 list, seven attained 4.00 averages. Bailey, Mellissa Belifore, Robert Blittersdorf, Laurie Boggs, Barbara Bravo, Donald Brolley, Brenda Brooks, Mark Cheng, Chi Clineff, Theodore Crowther, Richard Currie, Andrew Curtis, Charles Dalesandro, Laura Doolittle, Kimberely Ewing, Stacey Feilke, Ernest Feiser, David Foltz, James Gatchell, Courtney Gavin, Lori Giangiacomo, Paola Gomez, Wylie Graham, Richard Hale, Henry Hight, Thomas Jarmon, Toby Johnson, Michael Jones, Georigianna Kalafut, Caroline Kelly, Michele Kline, Mellisa Koutrakos, Helen Kriza, Jessica La Spada, Mark Lambert, Paul Loveland, Holly Marcchesano, Joanna Mc Allister, Jennifer Mc Shane, Phillip Morris, Thomas Murry, Christopher O’’Donnell, Daniel Ora, Katherine Peoples, William Perilli, Alessandro Pfleger, Thomas Proulx, Paul Rossi, Thomas Ruszkay, Stephen Saukaitis, Stephen Schaefffer, Angela Schierse, Christine Seiders, Robyn Shipley, James Sollenberger, David Sorkin, Erica Stephens, Abraham Symmonds, Lori Tenaglio, Lynn Thompson, Susan Tomlinson, Herbert Tracy, Karen Tresselt, Anthony Troland, Laura Tulp, Susan Vigdorchik, Maria Vivaldi, Sharon White, Jeff Wolff, Andrea Woodrow, Trevor Young, Jonathan Zale, Edward Zografakis, Pete SGA President, Jodi Del Rossi talks with Sen. F. Joseph Loeper at the Legislature Luncheon. Photo by: KSN Images Club Update Movies, Pretzels, and Fun Coming to Campus in March By Bob Lewis Black Student League: Every Monday, Eyes on the Prize , is shown in the student lounge, Main Building, during common hour. The BSL meets every other Wednesday during common hour. Student Government: Meeting dates are posted on the large calender in the hallway of the main building. Activities for March are posted also. Student government encourages all clubs and club members to utilize this calendar to post their upcoming events. Lion Ambassadors: This -organization has been recruiting qualified students with a 2.5 GPA or better who have completed their freshman year. They are being contacted by mail. Volunteers are needed for the John Stewart concert on April 19. The Media Club: The “Cultures of Asia” program is in full swing. Instructional Services along with the Media Club are actively involved in this production. A brochure has been printed and distributed. For further information contact Allen McMillan or Teresa Walls. Adult Student Organization: The soft pretzel sale is now been held in the main lobby. Volunteers from the student body are needed. The hours open are between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Contact Chuck McCarthy, President, Adult Student Organization, Sylvia Schaeffer, Advisor, or Bob Lewis, Adult Student Organization member. French Club: French films are being shown in Room 101 Main for your enjoyment. Screenings are on the following days and times: Tuesday, March15 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 21 4:63 - 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 04 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dates and events are subject to change. The Lion's Eye will update changes as they occur. Just Say ‘No’ to Guns And Semi-Automatic Weapons (Continued from Page 5) Semi-automatic weapons are very dangerous. Many are made for military use. Therefore, they are designed small in size to be concealed easily, but equipped with a large ammunition chamber. Semi-autos’ most dangerous feature is the discharging of ammunition as fast as the trigger can be pulled. Thus, the faster the trigger is pulled, the more bullets are fired. Numerous states are trying to control the spread ot these weapons but are encountering opposition in doing so. In the US. the large death toll due to guns is a definite problem. In an attempt to stop the deaths caused by guns, some states have resorted to gun control methods. Pennsylvania and New Jersey passed laws requiring waiting periods when purchasing any type of gun, including hunting rifles as well as semi-autos. This law gives the gun dealer a chance to check the background of the patron to make sure he or she does not sell the gun to a criminal. Both states also devised a law regulating the sale of semi-automatic firearms to civilians. The law keeps semi-automatic military weapons out of the hands of non- military people. These laws are very effective and are needed in order to make Pennsylvania and New Jersey safer by eliminating some crimes due to guns. The laws passed by states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have made the National Rifle Association (N.R. A) furious. The National Rifle Association is an organization throughout the United States supporting the right to bear arms. N.R.A. members feel that no laws should be passed regulating any type of firearm, including semi-autos. Despite the clear evidence of the deaths caused every year by guns, some National Rifle Association members are even against waiting periods on guns. Without this waiting period, any criminal could buy a gun in a store and kill someone down the street two minutes later. I cannot see the sense in these beliefs.
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