—LION’'SEYE — April 1,1995 Editorial: Backtalk: Let's Recycle Consistently By James Foltz In regards to the editorial “Saving the Trees or Saving Face?” in the March 2 edition of The Lion's Eye, there are a few matters which I would like to set straight. I feel that it is absolutely wonderful that Penn State Delco recycles, according to Diane Jankowski (see accompanying article), and has been for the past five years. I apologize for erroneously saying that the “campus does not recycle the paper that goes into those boxes" (hanging side trays on wastepaper baskets). However, there is a problem which has not been dealt with. In my editorial, I stated that I watched a custodian throw out the paper which was in the recycling box. Ms. Jankowski brushed off that incident simply by saying that it was “someone trying to take a shortcut.” I don’t doubt the truth in her statement. This wouldnt be a problem if it was an isolated incident, but it wasn’t. The problem is that I was not the only person to witness such an offense. As I had said, I apologize for “misinterpret(ing) what (I) saw,” however I did not come to the conclusion which I stated in my editorial by one incident. The conclusion came through the experiences of others, teachers and students, who have seen the same thing. They also watched the custodians throw out things which resided in a recycling bin in various buildings about the campus. Unfortunately, I was also informed by teachers that Penn State Delco does not always recycle. It's good that we recycle, but it is bad some of the things meant to be recycled never are. Something should be done about the mistreatment of recyclable materials. If Penn State Delco claims to recycle, then we should do it consistently and properly. ACTION REQUIRED-DO NOT DISREGARD - All students who owe a Spring Semester 1995 tuition balance have been sent a bill. : -Please pay this bill in the Bursar's Office in Room 105, Main Building, immediately. - If you are waiting for Financial Aid, contact Mrs. Schaffer, Financial Aid Officer in Room 105m, Main Building immediately. - You will not be permitted to Advance Register for Summer Session(s) 1995 nor Fall Semester 1995 until Spring Semester 1995 balances are paid in full. -Any questions, come to Bursar's office, 105 Main Building. THE LION’S EYE April 1, 1995 Vol. XXVI, No.7 . The Pennsylvania State University Delaware County Campus EDITORS-IN-CHIEF James Foltz Martyna Sliwinska STAFF Gregory Bengston Jobin Pathappillil Norman Castiello David Schiff \ - Nicholas Felici Wes Tomlinson Jennifer Holland Kewana Walker Malcolm Little Kia Walker Bob Lewis David Whiteman Kristen Zak PHOTOGRAPHER Wes Tomlinson Nick Felici ADVISORS Barbara Daniel John Terrell 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 the Lion's Den. 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. Opinion lr Review a rela mgm yo S WELCOME Toy PENN. STaTe UNIVERSITY DELAWARE COUNTY CAMPUS "THE SERIOUS PLACE TO STUDY ? UPCOMING EVENTS. MARCH 22 ! JELLO WRESTLING NITE APRIL S : BATTLE OF THE BANDS TBA + CONTROLLED DEER SHagl NEXT SEMESTER: PARKING LoT DRAG RACING ALLOWED s CAMPUS PAINT PELLET WAR. LioNSg ue | WE ARE «4 / pe | C95 WHAT HIGHER LEARNING IS ALL ABRQUT. Letter to the Editor: Delco Does Indeed Recycle! (Response to the editorial "Saving the Trees or Saving Face?" in March 2nd edition of the Lion's Eye.) Hi, I'm Diane Jankowski, the Director of Business Services. Some of you may not know who I am because I have not been on campus very much during the last year due to an automobile accident at the beginning of last year. If we have not met, please feel free to stop by my office in Room 105L, Main, and I'll be happy to help you answer any questions regarding operational concerns at the Delaware County Campus. I read the above editorial in the last edition of the Lion's Eye and would like to set the record straight on the issue of recycling on campus. Although I don't doubt what Jim Foltz saw that evening, it appears to me that he witnessed someone trying to take a shortcut and misinterpreted what he saw. I'm happy to say that we have been recycling on campus for the last 5 years. Upon evaluating our waste streams at the conception of this program, it was determined that we would establish recycling guidelines for white office paper, cardboard and aluminum cans and containers. We are presently getting ready to add Newspapers to this list. As we do not have sufficient manpower or resources to dedicate to bringing these recyclables to various off campus locations, we have worked out an arrangment with our Trash Hauler, Mr. Blosenski, to assist us with this task. As a part of our regular trash hauling services, Mr. Blosenski provides us with three separate recycling containers which are located in our Maintenance Shed. There are recycling containers for cans located in the stairwells, lounges and cafeteria. Cardboard, primarily from the bookstore and food service, is left outside the back of the Commons Buildings each evening and collected by the janitorial staff. The trash receptacles in each office and classroom are equipped with a hanging side tray to deposit all white paper while regular trash is deposited in the regular trash receptacle. The containers mentioned above are emptied by the maintenance or janitorial staff a couple of times each week into the recycling receptacles in the Maintenance Shed and Mr. Blosenski is notified for pick-up when they approach full. Mr. Blosenski then brings each commodity to a Recycling Center. As you know, you can sometimes make money on these items or you may have to pay to get rid of them. Mr. Blosenski bids a flat rate to the campus for monthly trash hauling and any profit or loss for recycling is built into this quote; therefore, "making a buck" as mentioned in the editorial has no bearing on our decision to recycle. Diane Jankowski Director of Business Services Photo by: NICK FELICI At the end of each year, Mr. Blosenski provides us with a report showing the weights collected for each of these items and Penn State in turn provides this information to Middletown Township to include in their calculations for any Grants for which they may apply with regards to Recycling Equipment. During 1994, we recycled 3,003 lbs. of cardboard, 824 lbs of aluminum and 3,175 lbs of paper. Please use the recycling containers around campus to segregate your trash and keep your eyes open for the newspaper recycling containers which will appear shortly. They will most likely be placed alongside the aluminum can containers. Thank you! CELEBRATE EARTH WEEK! See the Alternative Fuels Caravan ‘on Campus! Thursday, April 20 10-2 pm in front of the Commons! Sponsored by Sun Company, PECO Energy and Phila. Gas Works, Environmental Protection Agency, City of Philadelphia, and Student Life!
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