Editorial opinion . . BELOW OLYMPUS By Int Make this year count it very likely that anyone could ever While most Penn Staters were busy studying similar situations happen in the future.. is first term as a college freshman their books, State College Borough Council has There is only one way they can keep this y the freshmen who entered Penn spent long evenings studying the proposed .. promise. Every sutdent must commit himself \ is summer. human relations ordinance. The proposal not while he is at the University to work toward im- j) 1013uara " ,ee During ,he sumninr nnw slud«s uiuany MQ. isident of the United States. You have groups tne r ' 9nts 31 an ' ' . concentrate on.their studies to get a head start • Jt f^T\ I the nation experience a period of Students on campus this summer may have before campus life moves into full swing in the -- id begin to recover. And perhaps it ■ seen the be 9' nnin 9 s of.a major conflict be- fall. Similarly, student organizations use the _ \I ihape’your opinions just a little ■ tween two student organizations over how they summer as a time ot preparation for the fall, Y . J can best solve the problems of landlord-tenant when their services will be in greater demand. ' :iormr t* - '■'v- srii:*: n :rrss ™.— - —«««*•- ■^-Ajj Ma sss r saw the beguiling ot many locat e- °' ' he s,udem o°P u « 10 " They flslve “ en more"thS 300 ™2tere? TTI?" thirh will affert Ponn estate oturtonte w student government launch a statewide petition V ‘ nan JUU registered organizanons me m come drive to force an audit of the University's books. sororrt.es, recreational clubs, ser imeiocome. vice groups and professional societies will tablv the event most immediate to Students are usually quick to give credit Tor be active and seeking new members. .. y ■ ® vem most irnmediate to worthwhile accomplishments. They are equally , ts is the Undergraduate Student Govern- capable of critizing stupidity or mistakes when When Y° u re turn to campus next term, take iurance suit. Because of confusion over .{ S senous stock of how your interests and abilities ‘ It's noi forget hit especiall State thi: Those weeks a< college < of a prei watched crisis am helped si The si news itf summer vents w! a long til Prob. student: ment insc which of two insurance companies USG legally designated to provide its annual insurance plan, many students may be left without insurance coverage this year. 1 DREAM IT ALL-. xrrtv. OR WAS tT REA|_7* J)i, # t' Letters to the Editor STUDENTS: YOU CAN EARN FROM { Phone 237-5761 237-5762 If you qualify as a plasma donor, you will be making a significant contribution in lighting such dread problems as child birth diseases, leukemia, hemophilia, etc. Latest scientific developments permit donatk-ns every week without weakness or special diet or after effects. m5tZ SERA TEC BIOLOGICAIS ' 120 SOUTH ALLEN STREET (REAR) / STATE COLLEGE. PA 16801 GROUP A, GROUP B, GROUP AB AND GROUP O ARE NEEDED*IN THIS CONTINUOUS PROGRAM, CONDUCTED WITH COMPLETE SAFETY. $6O TO $lOO PER MONTH URGENTLY NEEDED j they have worked against student interesi This term students have criticized their lead ers when they felt they were not afchieving the students' best interests and pledged not to let Caught TO THE EDITOR: We feel as students here at PSU that we are being treated unfairly by our own University Student Govern ment. What we are speaking of is the health insurance program problem. We would like to know: should we or should we not be able to count on USG to be looking for our best interests? If the president of USG, George Cernusca‘2 has such high feelings as was stated in the Aug. 12 Collegian, that “there will be a plan this fall come heJI or high water,” why has this problem not been resolved? What Mr. Cernusca should have thought of beforehand is mat there are students such as ourselves who definitely on this coverage as our only means of receiving health care. Both of uis are without fathers, which means that we are not covered under our father's in surance policy through his employer, as most students are. Through the University health insurance program, it would cost slightly less than $5O per year for coverage. Nationwide Insurance' F.vgram, comparable coverage would cost between $137.76 and $193.08 per year. This is $B5 to $l4O more expensive. Being full-time students, we are not able to afford the extra expense. Also, being fatherless, we have no means of support from which to attain the funds. Unfortunately for us students, we are caught in the crossfire of a legal battle. Why is there such a legal battle? * USG was given the privileged responsibility of choosing a •cbmpetenf insurance program. Why have they failed us? At the Daytime hours 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. ALL BLOOD TYPES Sir George at the Round Table By STEVE OSTROSKY ot the Collegian staff George, Sir Nuisance, strode into the hall and moved to the head of the round table. "Lords, ladies, peasants," he said. “You have become members of the Undergraduate Student Round Table through me. But let us get one thing straight. This is my round table and I'm the boss, so we’ll play by my rules." "Now. First on the agenda is the report from her Ladyship the Maid Marian. Please proceed, m’lady." Maid Marian stood up, blushed a little and said, "Oh, your Lordship, something dreadful has happened. Somehow I have lost my report, and I can’t do a thing without it. So. my I humbly crave your forgiveness for not being able to give my report." "You’re excused,- Marian,” Sir Nuisance replied. Leaning over to one of the knights, he whispered, "Good work, Harry. That saved us a loi of trouble. Did you burn it or use acid?" Speaking to the gathering, Sir Nuisance said, “On to my report. The first item concerns the audit we are asking the parliament to do on the books of the Duke of Oswald. "Everyone knows we have received top-secret in formation on where our tax money is'going in this dukedom and that we have a special contact in the House of Lords in Harrisham. He has sent a messenger with tidings for us all. You, messenger what news have you- brought from your master, the Earl of Milesham?” my •friends and countrymen," the messenger read. “I have good news and bad news for you. My vassals and I have made up the list of ex penditures for the Duke and combined it with your ideas for his spending of our shillings. But my inkwell is almost empty and t do not have enough helpers to make enough copies. If you and your round table could do it, in the middle will enable you to participate most fully in cam pus life. Then pick out the organization that best fits your talents and become involved. Make the comirig year count. time this letter is being written, there are 17 days left to the current policy, after which if the.problem is not resolved, those of us not covered will be vulnerable to the whims of the great God of the uninsured. If USG is not mature enough to handle such a serious matter as health, we suggest that the task be placed in more responsible hands. Selection of plays TO THE EDITOR: The Aug, 12 editorial praising this season's Festival of American Theatre may be giving more credit than is due. Even if all the productions of the four plays were really good, it would not detract from the fact that the selection of plays was extremely lame. Here at a major university with incredible facilities, it should not be too much to ask for more than the best-known plays to be performed. After all, this is not Warren, Oh|p or the Valley Forge terit theater. Penn State should be presenting some unusual works in addition to the tried and true box-office hits. After all, America is now producing important plays .by natives such as Sam Shepard, Michael McClure, David Rabe, Joseph Chaiken. Douglas Turner Ward and many others.' 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"Well then." said the peasant, “I have an actual ex penditure which should be added as an unneeded spending paying for your castle.” , Two hefty knights, brandishing their blades, chased .the peasant out of the room antTdown the hall. “Now for the next item of business,” Sir Nuisance said. "As you know,, we have had a little trouble over the insurance plan for my subjects, what with these two companies bickering over which one I gave my pledge. This dispute is holding up getting any insurance plan for my subjects and you of the Round Table, as well as never mind. "To solve this dilemma, I talked to another insurance firm whose plan seems fine with me, and I have given it my pledge. In fact, Sir John Smith is here today as a representative of the company LSbg, Ingram, Adams and Robertson with who I have sighed the contract. “It is our hope that all these problems have ended. If anyone has any questions for .either Sir John or myself...” A dozen hands shot up. "They should take them to Little John, our castle executioner," Sir Nuisance ordered. The hands" came down. "Summon the Lord of Town Affairs, ’’ Sir Nuisance ordered. 1 Lord Clifton walked into the room and began his report. "Well, your Lordship, we're coming right along with the tenant unions. Last week out at one of the inns four MUSICIANS TAKE NOTE George s House of Music Central Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing music store I6io North Atherton 237-5711 across from Suzie Wong's Jeffrey Watson 7th-rehabilitation education Perry Yastrov Ist-pre-med Accurately detailed) The official Penn State class ring... Serving Penn Slaters Since 1927 "Please, keep President Ford open, straightforward, candid and decent!" people told us they would toin a union if we set one up. Now that may not sound like much out of the 300 peasants we talked to, but last month we only got two positive responses out of 350 people. So we're gaining. "The only problem is those (expletive deleted) over in the kingdom of Otis. They're giving us real problems, especially that Lord Sweitzer. But this \*eek we're going to burn him in effigy, and if that doesn't teach them a lesson we ll burn him at the stake next weekend.” "Good, Clifton, good,” Sir Nuisance said. "Now my loyal and willing subjects, is there any new business?" ’ A peasant in the back stood up.. "With humblest apologies to my Lord for speaking here, but I have an idea you may wish to dwell on," he said. T just moved here to your fiefdom last month, so I am not on the Round Table, but I have heard of the wonderful new work you and your new bureaus and lords have been doing. I have an idea for a new bureau for your Lordship's consideration." What is it?" Sir Nuisance asked. "Out with it "Well, my lord. I think you should create a Bureau of the Cfiike's Affairs to coordinate and control the action of the Duke of Oswald just as you Aid in town." "Brilliant, just brilliant," Sir Nuisance roared. "Now why do I have to think of everything myself? , "You," he said, pointing to the peasant, "where did you come from?" The servant replied. "From a Small town called Gate of Water in the kingdom of Richard." Ah. yes. I have heard of its outstanding reputation." Sir Nuisance said. "How would you like to be my righlhand man?" Bless you, my lordship. And I thank you." "It s nothing." Sir Nuisance said. "Now your first job will be out of town. I want you to build me a country club . ." Praising this season's plays is the same as praising WABC Radio in New York for playing the top 20 hits. The University community should expect more from its summer theater and should be willing to support the best in American theater, not just the most popular fare. sCollegian DIANE M. 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