Page 6 September 21, 1995 — LION'S EYE — Campus Upgrades: Gearing ‘Delco for Top Notch Education By Jackie Roth Consistent with the times, Penn State Delco has been evolving and improving, while many of us spent our time improving our communication skills over vacation. Since this past spring semester the administrators have worked to improve and expand this campus so that its students will benefit. Returning students may notice some office relocations, physical restructuring, or a brighter campus, but many changes are not visible to many new students. The most important technological growth that occured was the complete rewiring of campus telephone lines and data and audio equipment. Now every faculty office and computer lab, as well as classroom will be equiped with video equipment. Also, the new pictell system, which is used mainly by Project Vision students, is capable of transmitting a visual conference with someone who may be located on another campus. This new system is located in the Learning Center, and can be described in more detail by Matt Bodek of Instructional Services. Lighting Upgrade In response to concerns, expressed in a proposal by the Student Government Association last semester, the lighting of the parking lot has been enhanced. Also added to the campus are several new computers which have been placed in the library to accommodate more students. Physical reconstruction has taken place in room 101. Cement work was done and new floor tiles have been Ray Cullen (center), campus security guard, smiles at a card he received during his August 31 retirement picnic attended by staff and faculty. laid out. Also, the lighting and audio equipment now includes a remote control. Still to come, new seating will welcome back students after the semester break. Relocations are also still underway. The Business Office, as well as the office of Evette Bazemore, Computer specialist, is now located in suite 114 of the main building. The office of Continuing Education has moved to suite 111, also in the main building, and Kerry Wareham of maintenance and security can now be found in the Maintenance building. Bookstore Move All relocations have occured to accommodate the moving of the book store. This transition will begin within the next few weeks and expectations are that by the end of this semester the book store will be found in suite 106. The former bookstore location will thus become the new Student Government and Activities office, possibly by the next semester. The Student Improvement Funds supplied by University Park will provide for a pool table and a large screen television to be placed in the new office for student use. : : Personnel is searching for a new full time security guard to replace the retired day shift security officer, Ray Cullins. Also, Delco faculty members are in search of banners and flags to decorate the campus and create a larger feeling of belonging to the Penn State family. As Diane Jankowski, of the ‘Business Office explained, “It is not only University Park that makes Penn State; we are also Penn State!” Upgraded lighting, technology advan- ces, and lecture hall renovations were among improvements to the campus over the summer. - Activities Fee Set for Fall (Continued from page 1) Board of Trustees at their September 15 meeting after a year - long effort to get it on the Board's agenda. However, new President Graham Spanier also received a petition from 3000 students objecting to the new fee. Funds raised by the fee will go directly to each campus ona per capita basis. A campus committee composed primarily of students will be charged with reviewing proposals and allocating funds to groups, programs, and services on their campus. Delaware County Campus plans to have a committee in place by next semester in order to begin reviewing programs for the fall. Review “Jagged Pill” Easy to Take By Bernard F. Mount Twenty-one year old Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette is rapidly making a name for herself with her impressive U.S. debut. Jagged Little Pill is a completely satisfying collection of twelve well- written rock songs. Whether the songs are aggressive and angry, like “All I Really Want” and “You Oughta Know”, or soft and soothing, like “Perfect” and “Right Through You”, Morissette’s clever lyrics and unique voice leave a lasting impression. Chili Peppers’ Flea and (former Jane’s Addiction guitarist) Dave Navarro make a cameo appearance on “You Oughta Know” a song in which Morissette scornfully and directly confronts an ex-lover. Morissette’s lyrics are articulate, evocative, and ~ very effective. On “You Learn” and - “Hand In My Pocket”, she encourages the listener to have a positive outlook on life. While on “Ironic”, Morissette quaintly reminds us that “s... happens”. Morissette began writing songs at the age of nine and signed a Canadian record deal at fourteen, releasing two hit dance-pop albums. - Her teacher parents had fled Hungary during the 1956 revolution and relocated to Ottowa, where Alanis grew up. She was sent to Catholic schools, an experience which she elaborates on in “Forgiven”. She later moved to Los Angeles and signed with Madonna’s label, Maverick. Producer Glen Ballard co-wrote the music on “Pill” with Morissette. The end result is intense lyrics and commercially acceptable instrumentation. Alanis Morissette shines on her first U.S. outing, producing a “Pill” that is easy to digest. Got Something to Say? Send it to the Editor, Lion's Eye, 2nd Floor, Commons Building Penn In THhamd * the Batherving : on : Thursday, September 21, 11:30 AM in Room 218 Main or Contact John Terrell, Room 312G Main Thinking About Studying Abroad? Find out about Penn State Delaware County Campus’ Unique Program with The Thames Valley University, London, England poets story tellers philosophers political critics essayists and artists Submissions are due October 6 All submissions must be placed in the Lion's Eye mailbox, 2nd floor of Commons Building, care of Nicholas Felici, Penn In Hand editor
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