Page 2 The Lion's Eye April 2, 20011 Cool additions for fall By STACY LAWRENCE Staff writer As the buzz around the Delco cam- pus begins to turn to talk of new classes, new schedule numbers and new faculty, it is evident to the average student that the new schedule of classes must have begun circu- lation. Well, it is that time of year again. When we sit down with our advisors and mull over what classes we can, and are will- ing to, fit into next semester's time con- straints. Here's a few important pointers to help you in the journey for the least painful way to get the classes you need when you need them. First, make sure you have picked up a copy of the Fall '01 schedule, which was available Wednesday, March 21. Next, schedule an appointment with your advisor as soon as possible to discuss your schedule. Students can begin registering as early as March 26, if you haven't already registered get to it! The earlier you sched- ule your classes, the better chance you have ~ of getting all the classes you need. : "It is important to register as soon as possible," said Joyce Rigby of the regis- trar's office. Also, this enables the registrar's office to facilitate the possible addition of another section of a _ particular class because the demand for that class is large. "Students should not depend on courses being available when the fall semester begins," adds Rigby. If there is a conflict between cours- es a student needs or wants, the registrar's office advises to schedule the most impor- tant classes first, such as a requirement for a specific major or a prerequisite for other required courses. Also, honors courses, internships and any courses notated "per- mission req" on the schedule of classes may only be scheduled in person in the regis- trar's office, 105 Main. Here is a list of the classes that have been changed or altered, or are newly offered to the Delco campus. ENGL 110 News Practicum instead of ENGL 215 (or 297) for writing for the Lion's Eye--this class fulfills two credits and can be taken up to three times. Phil 7 Asian Philosophy-previously PHIL 111 : PL SC 473 Constitutional Law: The Federal System-this is a new class offered for the Pre-law minor FR 111 (French) will be the equiva- lent to FR 1 and first half of FR 2 SPAN 10 (Spanish) will be equiva- lent to SPAN 1 and first half of SPAN 2-- This change in foreign language is a result of the transition from the previous three 4 credit courses to two 6 credit courses to meet the 12 credit requirement. SPAN 3 will be available Fall '01 for students who have finished SPAN 1 and need to complete the 12 credit sequence. There are also courses that have been added to facilitate the phasing of newly available four year baccalaureate programs: HFSCC (Human Development and Family Studies) major (fourth year) HD FS 401, 425, 445, 455 INFST (Information Sciences and Technology) major (third year) IST 321, The courses that are being offered in conjunction with the trip to Paris December 28, 2001 to January 6 2992, which will be scheduled as fall classes 2001 rather than spring 2002 are as follows: ART H 100/IN ART 001 Introduction to Art/The Arts Kirker “FR 139 France and The French Speaking World Kelley INART 299 Musical Cultures of The French World Greene SPCOM 150 Persuasion and Propaganda Fredricks Students may take one or more of the above classes for credit. A new way to play ball. Students play wheelchair basketball during dis- abilities week. A new awareness By ANTEIA CONSORTO Editor-in-chief Anteia Consorto another event that took place during this week. This event For some, this was a experience. Basketball can be hard enough totally new to play normally, but imagine play- ing the game sit- ting down. This is just what some students experi- enced on March 19 as they partici- pated: im" the was supposed to raise aware- ness in students and faculty. Some students were put in wheelchairs, others were blind, and one person was on crutches. The students found it hard to get around with their new dis- abilities. "The event went very well, feedback was quite positive. wheelchair sports program. event was the kick during w off for the Disability" Awareness Week. This is second time this week has been celebrated on this campus. "A Day in my Wheels" was Everyone came in and told me their problems," said Dory Shea, organiz- er of the event. The major goal for the the week was to increase aware- ness, but also to get the students to realize the problems disabled students face every day. Anteia Consorto T h i s Student looks for a pass heelchair basket- Learning Center finally goes high-tech By KATHY SMITH Staff Writer We all could use something to make our lives run smoother and easier. With so many faculty and students stressed out with homework, exams and reports we can definitely use all the help we can get. Well, here's some good news for you. Recently at Penn State, a comput- erized check in process was created to make student's lives easier in the Learning Center. Previously, logging in at the Learning Center was something many dreaded. Not only was it time consuming, but stu- dent's ID's were also written down and anyone could get their hands on them. Len Costello, a senior business major, designed the system with help from Jim Morgan, in the campus Computer Services Department. Len contacted the Learning Center and asked if they would like him to create a computer ACESS pro- gram in which students can sign-in direct- ly on the computer. He had witnessed the difficulty the Center had been having with students not signing in and in gathering records for reports, and wanted to do something to help. An additional problem was that stu- dents did not want to sign in such a way that their social security numbers were available for public view. The system allows students to put in their Penn State ID, identify the servic- es they are using and then have the infor- mation saved in the computer. ID's are now privately registered. Before, student's social security numbers were written down on paper, where anyone could find them. With this new computerized check in process the records are private and effi- ciently stored. And on top of that, students can gather information for various reports quickly and easily. Sounds like a pretty used appropriately. By the students logging in on the comput- ers, records are kept, and the Learning Center has proof that people are indeed using the system. The Learning Center is extremely proud of the fantastic peer and professional tutors who work in the Center. They're dedicated to making sure that each student receives the best academic support, and having this new system allows that. The availability of computers and support for the usage of them also draws students and study groups that meet daily. In addition, faculty makes use of their test- ing accommodation services. Having the ‘records that they can easily access, makes . their own records more reliable and dependable. So as you can see, it benefits many on campus. If you need to do a report or just want to look at this new check in process, stop into the Learning Center, room 201 in the Main Building. Wanna Drink? First Bhink! 94.3% of Penn State Delco students NEVER Taken advantage of another sexually due to alcohol consumption. HAVEYOU? Some food for the soul By JOSEPH CRISAFULLI IV Staff Writer March is national nutrition month. Wonderful. How many people know about it? Not too many. Not surprising considering that the United States is the fattest nation in the world. What is it that Americans do wrong? For starters, our por- tions are just too big. From burgers to salads, everything these days is Super Sized. But then again, so what? So what if our por- tions are too big? Statistics from the USDA show that the por- tion of the average American has climbed from 1,854 calories to 2,002 calories. "Theoretically, [this increase] works out to an extra 15 Ibs every year," writes David Kennedy, sci- ence editor of Muscle Media Magazine. He and many others, such as Melanie Polk of the American Institute for Cancer Research, suggest using the size of your clenched fist or the palm of your hand to gauge the size of a portion of food. Another problem with Americans' eating habits is that many don't eat consis- tently. When you go more than a couple of hours without eating, your metabolism slows, making you feel lethargic. The slowing of the metabolism also occurs, although to a greater extent due to a physiological defense mechanism, when not eating at all. Way back when humans were dirty cave dwellers, food was nowhere near as abundant as it is today. When the body went a long period of time without food, the metabolism slowed in order to conserve energy and preserve life. These days, your body doesn't know that there's a WaWa around the corner. Americans’ diets are also nutrient and mineral deficient. This deficiency comes from a lack of veg- etables. The most con- sumed veggie in the U.S. 1s the potato, which appears in the form of French fries. So to improve your diet, eat more frequently using appropriate portions of food and eat plenty of veggies; you'll be doing your part in removing the United States from the top of the fattest country list but more importantly, you'll be preserving your health.
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