Editorial opinion Student cooperation with anti-vandalism program could dramatically reduce costs Attitudes. They can be as tough to tackle as any Penn State running back. Yet one newly-tested program is proving how an opponent as die-hard as van dalism can be met head on. The winning game plan helped the University, or more accurately the residents of Pollock-Nittany-Centre, save $6,978.47 last year. The Damage Reduction Model in stituted last year in Pollock-Nittany- Centre focuses on changing negative student attitudes and behavior to positive responsiblity, said assistant coordinator Max McGee, designer of the program. This year the program will be taken over by the Association of Residence Hall Students and implemented campus-wide. Students to blame for mix-up Rooms crowded for arrival day As an Orientation Leader this year, I hoped that all new and returning students would be anxious to return to Penn State to begin the new school year. My wishes were fulfilled, but in the wrong way. Many students, both new and returning, arrived at the University in advance of the proper arrival days. These early arrivals called upon Resident Assistants and members of the orientation staff for help since these two groups of students arrive on campus earlier than all other students. Stereos, luggage and other personal belongings found homes in the rooms of RAs and orientation staff simply because the early students, many of whom were staying in motels, had no place else to store their goods until the proper arrival day. As a result, the rooms of many RAs and orientation staff members became overly crowded with oversized stereo speakers, huge suitcases and clothing. In some extreme cases, early students found it necessary to sleep in an RA's room, if motel reservations or tran sportation were not available. Why did such a great number of students arrive at Penn State too early this year? Freshmen were advised as to the proper arrival day, but many new students found transportation to the University impossible on arrival day. Since arrival day was scheduled for the day after Labor Day, students whose parents were involved in the teaching profession could not leave their jobs. These students decided to come to Penn State early, hoping that housing officials would open dorm rooms for them. Unfortunately, housing operations in a school as large as Penn State can not Roommates 'til death or Moving into the University's dorms for the first time can be a bit intimidating. Your parents have dropped you and your belongings off like several sacks of potatoes and have left to enjoy their four-year vacation ( two years if you're a transfer student) before you return home to become an unemployment statistic. You are there alone until your roommate shows up. Some people, who opted to take potluck, do not know anything about their new roommate ( or roommates if you are unfortunate enough to be sentenced to temporary housing, also known as the "Cellblock" ) . But your new roommate arrives. He or she is yours until death or room switch do you part. Sometimes these are the same.' You, of course, are neat and clean and perfect. Your roommate is sloppy and generally speaking, in your opinion, not so perfect. But you think you may be able to salvage this person. # lll ll= -0- 1 In order to find this salvation you turn to your handy copy of the new edition of "The Room mate Starter Kit." For those of you who do not remember this fine piece of literature, its basic purpose is to explain how new roommates need to talk to each other. But do you really need a book to do this? The topics in this four-part guide to better living with your roommate are so obvious that you can't help but ask them even if you don't have the kit. So, let's take this booklet another step. Part One. About my background. Topic: What I would like to tell you about my family.... What you should say goes something like this: "I have two wonderful parents, who have always provided me with the best. I have a brother and Team victory The Residential Damage Reduction Committee will work with University Housing, Residential Life and Main tenance and Operations to tackle the vandalism problem. The program works on the preventive level to get students, primarily those in highly vandalized men's dorms, to take pride in their surroundings, McGee said. Students pay for damages to their residence halls out of their general deposits, so are hurting themselves and the people on their floor more than the University when they vandalize or let vandalism go unreported, he said. So far, the program has gained yar dage primarily through its preventive measures. The problem of student anticipate early arrivals. Orientation leaders, for instance, had to have their keys put aside specially so they could enter their rooms — early: Students who anticipated problems could have notified housing officials, and perhaps a suitable arrangement could have been worked out. Returning students were a different story. Many students arrived early simply because they didn't know when the proper arrival day was. Since I was an Orientation Leader, I knew well in advance when my arrival day was, and I assumed that other returning students would know the proper arrival day simply by reading their registration materials. But students who had transportation problems or remembered last year's earlier arrival day came whenever they wanted to. After searching through a stack of papers, I finally found a place where the proper arrival date for returning three sisters and we all gee along. Our family also has a dog and several fish." However, what you really want to say is: "My parents never gave me anything. In fact, they sold all my belongings I left behind when I came here. Our mutt has a bite worse than his bark and the fish usually swim on their backs. I have a brother and three sisters and we get along like any five Middle Eastern countries." Topic: How I describe the friends I have back home. . . . What you should say: "My friends and I always get along. We did all kinds of neat things when I lived there, like rollerskating and singing in the church choir and occasionally going out for some ice cream cones (jimmies included, of course)." What yOu really want to say: "The SOBs from my neighborhood are all convicted now. In fact, I was lucky to escape." Topic: One thing my hometown is famous f0r.... What you should say: "The Liberty Bell, the Phillies, Eagles and the Flyers, and soft pret zels." What you really want to say: "Me." Topic: What I was most involved in before coming to college. . . . What you should say: "Any civic organization, the high school choir and being a pen pal to underpriviledged children around the world (most of whom have no idea why you would be writing to them anyway)." students was listed. The housing con tract pathphlet I recieved last year did include this date. Unfortunately, many students - may ' have misplaced. .the pamphlet or simply did not think of looking through it, since it was issued last year. Returning students, as well as new students, seemed to make no effort to contact housing officials to ask about arrival dates and transportation problems. University facilities are here for the students' use, so I see no reason why confused students couldn't make the effort to contact them. Maybe next year students will wisen up to the fact that a large University cannot bend the rules for students who arrive too early. But I doubt it. As long as the RAs and orientation staff are around to dump on, why take the trouble to pick up a phone and call housing? Iris Naar is a sth-term journalism and Spanish major and night editor for The Daily Collegian. What you really want to say orgies." Topic: The funniest thing that ever happened to me in high school. . . . What you should say: "Nothing funny hap pened in high school, because I was a serious student." What you really want to say: "The principal gave me a diploma." Part Two: Some of my personal preferences, habits and characteristics. Topic: The type of extracurricular activities I'd like to become involved in this year are. . . . What you should say: "The student govern ment, ROTC, Penn State Glee Club, Blue Band, Penn State Booster Club and La Vie (You must emphasize to your roommate that you're going to be an active member in all these organizations while simultaneously carrying 15 credits)." What you really want to say: "Intramural beer drinking and the Penn State sleeping team (coed squad, of course)." Topic: The grades I hopp to earn and how im portant they are to me. . . . What you should say: "I intend to carry no less than five major courses a term and make Dean's List every time." What you really want to say: "Grades? Are you kidding? This is Penn State." Special note to journalism majors: Decent grades do not exist What you should say: "I am very easy going here. J-School students must choose from list of and nothing ever bothers me." three possible grades (C-plus, Cor C-minus). What you really want to say: responsibility after vandalism occurs still needs to be worked out, McGee said. The damage reduction of nearly 50 percent in Shunk, Ha'rtranft, Porter, Mifflin and Nittany Halls offset the damage increases of the other buildings of the same area to record an overall 36 percent damage reduction for last year. A positive attitude is important to any team and a previous victory over van dalism in the five men's residence halls should be the added incentive for ARHS, studentsand the administration to hold the line against vandalism. With the combined efforts of a con cerned University Admisistration and a responsible on-campus student com munity, the victory over vandalism can be added to our win column. Abuse of power? The proceedings of the Undergraduate Student Government are among the many campus issues about which The Daily Collegian tries to keep us informed. Naturally the Collegian is on hand at the USG presidential elections to acquaint us with the background and viewpoints of the announced candidates, and this is an invaluable service. However, the Collegian goes beyond its bounds of responsibility on election day when it issues a strong endorsement for one of the candidates. I think the policy of endorsing a candidate is unfair con sidering the tremendous influence the Collegian wields over the voting student body. There is little doubt about the weight of a Collegian en dorsement. Being a freshman, I saw this for myself during the USG elections last spring. I deeply appreciatethe Collegian's unbiased coverage of the various debates as well as the ,n -depth interview with each candidate. All this was done so impartially that I was quite startled when I picked up the Collegian on election day and found the editorial page blatantly proclaiming, "Vote Healey-Weintraub." Needless to say, I was not very surprised at the outcome of the election. What was amazing was that Healey-Weintraub won over Reeves-Calkins by only 400 votes, and over Prit chard-Nesky by only 500 votes. I am convinced that if the Collegian had endorsed Reeves-Calkins or Pritchard-Nesky, they would have won by similar margins. In this election, the . Collegian endorsement determined our new USG president. The effect of the Collegian's endorsement on the election spring is no exception tc,t,the rule. : For example, liabeile-Cortese won in 1978 and thk of Shaffer- Sandoe won in 1979, both with the Collegian's blessing. How is =the Collegian ethically justified in making its yearly en dorsements? It may be argued that the freedom of the press entitles it to endorse candidates for public elections as it sees fit. However, one must realize that the Collegian, being the sole campus news medium, has such great powers to mold student opinion that in this case the pursuit of freedom of the press almost approaches abuse of power. A Collegian endorsement cannot be likened to a New York Times or a Philadelphia Inquirer endorsement, since the readers of these two papers have access to other viewpoints. Thus, I think there is an unwritten moral responsibility for the Collegian to be as unbiased as possible in covering such sen sitive issues as the USG elections. There is no question about the fickleness and apathy of the student body as a whole on USG election day. Many students do not really know for whom they will vote until just before they enter the voting booth. For this reason, the Collegian staff may think it has a duty to state its opinion, since it has followed room switch ,WEEP HOME Letters to the Editor Topic: How much sleep I usually need to func tion.... "Drunken What you should say: "Oh,'l only need.a couple of hours of sleep so you can crank your stereo at 3 a.m. It won't bother me." What you really want to say: "I usually need between 20-24 hours of sleep." Topic: How I feel about drinking. . . . What you should say: "Drinking is not good for the body and I would never think of touching a drop." What you really want to say: "Drinking gives my liver and kidneys a chance to work out." To paraphrase a Humphrey Bogart line, "I'm fine, it's the rest of the world that's three drinks behind." Topic: The kind of music I like best. . . . What you should say: "Oh, I like anything you like, and I really like your Perry Como collec tion." What you really want to say: "Patty Smith, Zevon, the Dead and a little Zwol." Topic : What I like to do in my spare time. . . . What you should say: "Studying." What you really want to say: "Studing." Part Three: Some things about my emotional style. Topic: What my mood is like most of the time.... and scrutinized the candidates more closely than have m o students. But the very problem with this is the Collegian's ability o sway large numbers of votes, "stating its opinion" oft , 4 becomes tantamount to "enacting its opinions." This precisely what makes the endorsements unfair. Thus, thou:..l the seven editors who make the endorsement are • mo knowledgeable about the candidates than most sudents a these editors may think they know the best choice -- t-- elections should still be left for the students to decide in a t democratic fashion. The current policy of Collegian endorsements has made t "winning" of the Collegian endorsement the major goal student government campaigns. This policy robs USG ca didates of the right to compete with each other on an, eq basis. This policy is a misuse of the Collegian's powers.: appeal to your strong journalistic convictions to refrain fro endorsing candidates in future USG elections. SureshG. Nair, sth-science September 5 Living together Why is Penn •State so fat behindifitherntfiddit sities in giving students the option of co-ed living? ' Could co-ed living improve dorm'dife? Proponants argii that it could increase security and cut down on vandalism..: Opponents cite lack of privacy and sexual promiscuity 4 some negative aspects. What are the obstacles facing the future of co-edhousinft at the University? Is a change of attitude all that is needed If given the choice, would most students choose co-ell housing? For what reasons? Even though co-ed housing may not be right for everyone should Penn State students be given this option? * 4 On Tuesday, Sept. 16, The Daily Collegian op-ed page focus on the pros and cons of co-ed housing and the reaso for its absence at University Park. Students, faculty ang, other members of the community are encouraged to submtC, letters to the editorial editor, 126 Carnegie. All letters muek be typed, double spaced and no longer than 30 Deadline Friday, Sept. 12, 5 p.m. • A l ,l do you pari? ..,.. :A schizophrenic manic depressant paranotd neurotic level-headed person.", :4 Topic: How hard it is for me to let people knit what I am feeling or what I need. . . . • 4 i . 7 What you should say: "I feel an open line:t communication is necessary in our relati* ship " What you really want to say: "Kiss off." Topic: How I usually let people know when I am angry. . . . What you should say: "Nothing you can do wit; 'ever upset me." What you really want to say: "Can I help you up off the floor?" Part Four: Reactions Topic: One thing I believe I can learn from livi with you is. . . . What you should say: "My experiences w you should make me a better person." What you really want to say: "Hey, what you say your name was again." Topic: It appears to. me that an import similarity between us may be. . . . What you should say: "Gee, we ha everything in common." What you really want to say: "We both wan room switch." Andy Linker is an 11th-term journalism ma' and assistant editorial editor of The i Da Collegian. • • Colleglar e 1980 CollegranY . Monday, Sept. 8, 1980—Page 2 Betsy Long Editor BOARD OF MANAGERS: Sales ManageiY Brownstein; National Ad Manager, Patt Gallagh • Assistant National Ad Manager, Idelle Davie : Marketing/Circulation Manager, Terri Greg . ..- Assistant Business Manager, Chris Arnold. BUSINESS COORDINATORS: Layout, CE, .13, • No and Michelle Forner; Co-op Advertising, Sue Rochn Special Projects, Elizabeth Mong. - ; "I'm a Kathy Mathe Business Manag% The Daily Collegian Monday, Sept. 8, 1980-3 . bl todebete p ssi drug paraphernalia b an By DENISE LAFFAN **Daily Cbllegian Staff Writer : 4 , The' ` possible banning of drug paraphernalia and closing down of local head sliops will be debated and perhaps decided upon by the State College unicipal Council . at 720 tonight. Two propbsals will be presented to the ouncil, and council President Mary Ann aas paid she "expects to discuss the la tii.!e rtkerits of each." month,' council solicitor Robert stYQ'r.,was asked tb draw up a model coppsallbaieti.bn a report , made by the nited States Department of Justice last ear.' pie I'eport calls for a ban on all 'IJ g 4r,cipkeinalia. 'The `,seebriii pi - oposal, drafted by ;LinciVnienPier 'Daniel Chaffee, would 7 1 iirsig paraphernalia sales to those ' l lldei• 13 years of age. Councih'rnember Joseph Wakeley Jr. aid, the firgt proposal is "basically the hme" as his own ordinance which he dropped in favor of Kistler's alternative , Penn takes Sticky bun tradition to continue By JOYCE VENEZIA Daily Collegian Staff Writer The original. Penn State grilled sticky, bun did not become extinct when the .Penn State Diner, 126 W. College. Ave., shut its doorson August 8, but devoted fans of this much-loved tradition will not be able to get them 24 hours a day anymore. Since the former owner of the diner,' William D. Henning, declared bankruptcy in August, the diner has been' sold and renamed the Old College Diner. New owner Daniel Barbet said he still plans to serve sticky buns, but the diner will remain open only from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. "We're trying to choose between tradition and control," Barbet said. "Maybe in the future we can remain open 24 hours." The diner will attempt to establish a goal of serving only back to basic foods, he added. No frozen products Will be used, only fresh fruits, FA ,„ „ rsoßoßiTy RUSH • DMZ= Important Meeting Monday, September 8 at 6:30 pm Please report to your designated area to meet your Rush Counselor. State Diner on new face IF YOU LIVE IN Bigler Brumbaugh, Tener Curtin, Pennypacker Hastings Stone Leete, Runkle, Beam Thompson, Jordan Simmons McElwain, Atherton Ritner, Wolf Heister, Nittany Shulze Hibbs, Haller Cooper, Hoyt Cross Town, Stephens "He (Kistler) is making the proposal as close as possible to the federal agency Model," Wakeley said. "He's made a few modifications and a few changes which were suggested by a judge who made a decision on this in Parma, Ohio." The Ohio case bans the sale of drug paraphernalia, however, the courts have not yet decided on the constitutionality of this law. Chaffee said he believes it is im possible to draw up a constitutionally sound and enforceable ban on a local "Any legislation of the kind should be done at the state level because it is so hard to legally define paraphernalia," Chaffee said. "The alternative as a borough is to make it illegal to sell it to a minor." • Bill Cluck, representative for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, said he agrees with Chaffee that this issue should be handled vegetables and meats. "We'll try to open next Thursday (Sept. 11), aiming to please anyone who wants to eat good food," Barbet said. "The interior decoration will remain the same, and we'll try to excel in our service." The diner was called the New College Diner about 4 years ago. The name was changed to the Penn State Diner following a merger with another local diner on College Avenue. "The new name Old College Diner will help the public recognize the place and it helps to keep the tradition," said Mark Shepard, an employee at the diner. "People will still recognize it as 'the Diner.' " , Henning, the diner's former owner, filed a bankruptcy petition which showed the diner to he $65,866 in debt. The total assets of the diner are $253,315 but Henning's debts amount to $319,181. over," Cluck said. "The local officials are becoming the pawns of the federal , government." Cluck said NORML supports an age limit for paraphernalia sales. "There are holes in a ban. An age limit is more workable. Besides, you don't IMEZI2 MEET IN (ground floor lounge) Bigler Brumbaugh Curtin Hastings Stone Warnock Waring Simmons McElwain Wolf Heister Shulze Hibbs Cooper Cross Stephens by the state or federal government. "No U.S. congressman wants to in troduce this legislation, so now it's starting to be done at the local level all The Penn State Diner will soon become the Old College Diner because of a change in ownership. The Old College Diner will still serve the famous sticky buns, but only from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. IMMIMMI US=MllM==ial have to go to a head shop to get smoking accessories; you can make them yourself from household items," Cluck said. Wakeley said he dOes not support the idea of an age limit. "The drugs we are talking about are illegal. We're not talking about liquor which is legal at a designated age. (With Chaffee's proposal) we're condoning the use of drugs with an age limit," he said. Chaffee denies he approves of illegal 911i;•tii ..v4 , 7; 11 •'1 , ':i';1111'11"11 • " • ' • • t(i t.) 1 , 0 • 10 , 41111 I'} 1'1; • f) • • • • • This is your first chance to get • involved in college. If you enjoy sales, marketing, creative advertis ing, or• have a special artistic talent, we just might have a part-time job for you. We're The Daily Collegian, Penn State's student newspaper, recently voted the most progressive college newspaper in the United States. Offer ing you the chance to meet new people and develop new skills. If this sounds good to you, come in and fill out an application. Be sure to tell us what area you would like to work in. For more information, contact Marc A. Brownstein, Sales Manager, or Debby Vinokur, Assistant Sales Manager at 865-2531, You can't get experience like this anywhere else on campus. • • • da ti gColleglan and wee t k i i;COlleglan 126 Carnegie Building, University Park, PA Illustration by Della Hoke +cl r drugs. "I'm tired of Wakeley using that arguement," he said. "I'm not , saying drugs ought to be legalized, but paraphernalia is legal and we should make it so minors can't use it." Wakeley said he was - a little taken back" by Chaffeq's proposal and suspicious of its origin. He said it follows a resolution put forth by a paraphernalia industry group, the National Accessories Trade Association, almost word for word. Chaffee said he denies this statement and asserts, "This is typical Wakeley paranoia. My bill is linked to similar California and Virginia laws, and I have done my own research." Chaffee said he believes his proposed ordinance is enforceable whereas a ban proposal has not only been declared unconstitutional in many states and communities but also unenforceable. "Even the solicitor (Kistler) said he sees problems in enforcing this law," pENSI4Iif omen Chaffee said .Haas said she is also concerned with whether the law will work. "I don't want to pass an ordinance just to save our conscience, and one that is just a piece of paper," she said. Hass said chief of police Elwood Williams and On Drugs Inc.. a group concerned with drug abuse, will give reports tonight about the realities ,r enforcement. Tonight's agenda also includes sideration on: • A resolution amending the Centre Area Transportation Authority Articles of Agreement concerning a student member. • Appointment of new members to the CATA board to fill vacancies. • A report and recommendation to Centre Vided concerning proposed changes in CATV channel offerings. •An offer by the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts for a Matching Grant Program. Photo by filch DlSammartlno •(h
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