opinions editorial opinion Realize the potential Take a good look at this newspaper. What do you see? Words and pictures and ink and white space? Take a look again. If you look hard enough, you'll realize you're holding some thing with the potential to make this com munity ecologically and environmentally beautiful. Right now you're holding a perfect exam ple of a recyclable material. With the recent opening of a paper-recy cling plant near Bellefonte, the Centre Re gion not to mention local environmental groups and organizations interested in com munity philanthropies has a chance to begin working toward a healthier Happy Valley. The newly opened Nittany Recycled Fib ers the only paper recycling plant in Centre County has the potential to envi ronmentally benefit this area in two ways. First, by offering to purchase shipments of 500 pounds or more of recyclable paper, the company is creating incentive for groups in the Centre Region to sponsor paper drives and become active in the recycling process. Second, since Nittany Recycled Fibers deals in bulk paper purchased and hauled from area businesses on a per-ton basis, the University would have little problem be coming a regular customer of the local plant. The opening of such a facility represents an opportunity for the University to in crease its recycling efforts. According to Kenneth Ishler, a University supervisor for salvage and surplus, Penn State now sells about eight to 10 tons of high grade recyclable paper such as computer printout sheets and manila tab cards to a Harrisburg plant. By developing a program to regulate the gathering of usable low-quality recyclable paper newsprint, corrugated boxes and d:111; Collegian Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1986 ©1986 Collegian Inc. Anita C. Huslin Editor William G. Landis Jr Business Manager The Daily Collegian's editorial opin ion is determined by its Board of Opinion, with the editor holding final responsibility. Opinions ex pressed on the editorial pages are not necessarily those of The Daily Collegian, Collegian Inc. or The Pennsylvania State University. Collegian Inc., publishers of The Daily Collegian and related publica tions, is a separate corporate insti tution from Penn State. Board of Editors Managing Edi tor: Jeanette D. Krebs; Opinion Edi tor: Doug Popovich; Assistant Opinion Editor: Alan J. Craver; paper with nonrecyclable materials such as staples or glue removed the University could lessen the amount of paper that ends up in its dumpsters and, eventually, the area landfill. Now that a more conveniently located plant exists, the University may step up its recycling efforts, according to Kenneth Haney, manager of the University's general stores and surplus and salvage. It wouldn't cost much; perhaps a sepa rate trash bin in the Computer Lab, a dumpster at the HUB and waste receptacles outside residence halls. In addition to this initial expenditure, it would also take an effort to gather the paper. But the University need not be alone in its efforts student groups could lend a volun teer hand. By sponsoring paper drives, organiza tions such as the Association of Residence Hall Students, the Undergraduate Student Government and Eco-Action could take some of the burden of gathering recyclable material off the University's hands. But recycling isn't a task the University community should face on its own. The Centre Region should also deyelop a recy cling program to decrease its dependence on the area landfill. Recycling makes good ecological sense: it takes less energy to recycle than to produce virgin paper, trees are saved and the burden on the local landfills is reduced. The University is a model candidate for the new recycling plant. It produces enough waste paper to seriously consider forming a recycling program that will not only benefit the University, but more importantly, the Centre Region. The opportunity exists for the University and surrounding communities to become involved in a sound effort to keep this area as ecologically healthy as possible. Let's take advantage of this opportunity, Happy Valley. News Editors: Ron Yeany, Bob King, Patrick Collier; Copy/Wire Editors: Anita Yesho, Sue Graffius, Lori Goidbach, Tim Eyster, Denise Weav er; Town Editor: Phil Galewitz; As sistant Town Editor: Lori Heller; Campus Editor: Amy Fellin; Assis tant Campus. Editor: Celeste Mc- Cauley; Sports Editor: Mark Ashenfelter; Assistant Sports Edi tors: Chris Raymond, Carol D. 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Letters from alumni should include the major and year of graduation of the writer. All writers should provide their address and phone number for verification of the letter. The Collegian reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. Because of the number of letters received, the Collegian cannot guar antee publication of all the letters it receives. All letters received be come the property of Collegian Inc. Mail letters to: The Daily Collegian; 126 Carnegie Building; University Park, Pa. 16802. Names may be withheld on request. Letters may also be selected for publication in The Weekly Collegian. WHOEVER SAID TIDE UNIVERSIT</ ISN'T" USING- HASN'T" EATEN reader opinion Returning adults In reference to the article in the Jan. 17 Daily Collegian regarding the Center for Women Students, let us bring to your attention another group of students who are also involved in this lack of space situation. This group is the returning adult student population. The returning adult students are a growing segment of the student population with a proven need for their own space on campus to study and meet with their peers. We support the Center for Women Students in their struggle to gain access to the center. Since it is opening, we have been - fighting for the more efficient use of the center at 135 Boucke Building. It's always been our position that the best use of the center is the joint use by the Penn State Parents, the Center for Women Students and the Returning Adult Student Organization. Joseph Bigler, senior-physics, president, R.A.S.O. James Smith, senior-forestry, vice-president Teresa Jones, junior-management, treasurer Jean Templin, graduate-adult education, secretary RECYCLING- fIANT IN THE PM/GM/LS LATELY;,, The Daily Collegian Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1986 John Bemer, senior-foreign service, social vice-president Jan. 27 Non-divestment song I'm an honorable trustee Of the University And I absolutely deprecate apartheid! But I cannot vote divestment Of our corporate investment For those companies large donations may provide If they follow Sullivan's code Unfairness will erode; In a hundred years the Blacks will have their say Noble sentiments are fine, But we must watch that bottem line, And hope that racial problems go away. I'm obviously not Gilbert, and he's the wrong Sullivan. David M. Silverman Jan. 26 MIMI opinions Friendship: An obese, dark-haired nurse walked into the room. "I'm sorry girls, but visiting hours are over, and you'll have to leave," she said very matter-of-factly. I would have gladly left but unfortunately, the less-than-pleasant individual wasn't talking to me, rather to my friends. . .. .. , ... , . . (--.0,-_. , This was the second or third time that she decided visiting hours were over and, at the moment, I hated that woman more than I have ever hated anyone. I guess the worst part of my two pals'having to leave was that I knew I'd be alone. I knew that I'd have to face the fear that I was experiencing. No one would be there at least physically to snap me out of it. My silent begging did no good and a few minutes later, I found myself staring at the wall a boring blue I might add. My mind constantly went over the conversation I had a week before with a doctor in State College: "Terry, there's a good chance you have a brain tumor. I'd like to watch it for a few days," he said. "Great, you watch it," I had said sarcasti cally, "I'm going to a specialist." 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I even cereal, huh?) And, friendship, an honest-to tried to take Julie Andrews' advice and God friendship, can many times cause you melodically think about My Favorite Things, what seems unbearable pain, but in the long but my favorite teddy bear was at my best run it's worth it. friend's house and I didn't think the nurse What is friendship? Journalist Terry A. would go for letting me have a Heineken. So, I Fye says it's the ability to listen to someone's just sat back and tried to scrounge up some deepest hurts and feel that peace of mind. It wasn't working and even if they are your own. there was a glimmer of hope that I could He says that friends sing with us on the relax, it was destroyed about three hours mountaintops and silently walk beside us through the valleys of life. I think that defi later. nition is perfect. How better could we define a Around 2:30 a.m. the doctor came in and true friend? explained the procedure for a spinal tap. I ' tried so hard to concentrate on what he was Ive seen so many people make friends for saying, but I caught a glimpse of the 6or so selfish reasons. People have these superficial inch needle he was trying to conceal by his friends so they can get something from them, side that did most of the talking for him. materially speaking. That angers me so I can't even begin to express the pain I felt much. There should be no purpose in during that 20-minute ordeal when he in- friendship except the deepening of one's serted the needle into my lower back. But, spirit. needless to say, I don't use the word "pain" When nurtured with love, patience, trust lightly anymore whether physical or other- and respect, true friendship can withstand wise. I still can't figure out if I was saying any test. The biggest nemises that "Jesus Christ" in vain or in prayer; I often friendships face lies in the fact that when a think the former because that test was hell. friendship is new, friends only see each I don't deal with the emotional tides of my other's virtues; then, they see only each health that I thought would pull me under other's faults. Getting through that latter during Fall Semester. It scarred too deeply part is a bastard, but it is only after people for me to think about right now. But, I have begin to see each other for what they really tried to find something that can cause as are, do they become true friends. much pain and yet do as much good as that I ran into a friend of mine yesterday who spinal tap did. I finally found it friendship. has more wisdom and writing ability That may sound like the queerest analogy: than many people I know. She told me that friendship and a spinal tap, but think about if communication is key in a friendship. At for a second. first, I thought I was going to hear a reitera- The spinal tap caused me a great deal of tion of "communication is the essence of a pain, but in the long run it was good for me. relationship" but then she explained. 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We are looking for those students with both an interest and skill at capturing news, sports and features on campus and in the community. No matter what your major or career goals, the Collegian can offer valuable experience and training as a newspaper photographer. The Collegian covers Penn State like no other source and you can be a valuable part of that coverage. All interested students who are knowledgeable in black and white photography should attend a screening night at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 in 101 Carnegie. Bring a pen and five samples of your work as a photographer. The samples should represent your best efforts. If you have any questions, contact the photo editor at 865-1828. dm; Collegian t ll t ; 47 , ..,:.•.. • -..-::; 7 .*IP . _ , t '''''' . ."...-•' 7 ",7 •' ' - , ' She told me that her roommate, and best friend, had seemed removed and annoyed recently. Why, Meg didn't know. But, Meg told me that all along she had been ticking her best friend off for no apparent reason. Finally, they discussed the problem and straightened it out. Meg was unconsciously doing things that were irritating her best friend. Unless they discussed it, how would either have known what the dilemma was? When I was in the hospital waiting to find out what the diagnosis was, my entire being was in turmoil. For those who will under stand, I had "steak before an edit," big time. In the words of someone who is very dear to me, "T.M., the fear of the unknown is the worst." How true that statement is. I was trying to fight the worst fight of all. I'm not sure if this is hitting home, so let me try something else. Imagine that you're six or seven years old. (You know, the age when the biggest problem in life is that Jimmy won't trade you peanut butter and jelly for your bologna sandwich or that Sally didn't invite you to her slumber party.) At night you have this fear that the boogie man is in your room •when the light is out. Unless you turn on the light, look under the bed and realize there is nothing there, you probably will go crazy from fear. For me, the same is true with friendship. Unless I know what the problem is, I can't fix it and I'm left to wonder, as did Meg, what the problem is. Terry Mutchier is a junior majoring in broad- I hate situations when I'm not sure if I'm cast journalism and is a guest columnist for the culprit or just a victim of circumstance. I The Daily Collegian. 41a Lunch & Dinner 234-8007 it can withstand any test • PIZZERIA and Sub Shop • . ei, Specials! 16" LARGE PIZZA with 32 oz. DRINK for $4.99 16" LARGE PIZZA with 1 Topping for $5.25 The Daily Collegian Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1988-7 abhor the fear that I am losing something that means more to me than anything. ("Anything" might seem like a cop-out word but it isn't really because anything covers everything.) Sometimes our friends just need time alone, time to think things through. This is a time when true friends need to be like a favorite teddy bear: be there for a hug of reassurance; listen when our friends have feelings to express or problems to discuss; and just be silent when they need our pres ence but not our voice. Being the perfect teddy bear figure is hard' though. I try many times, but like the person who climbs to the top of the mountain to count all the gentle reminders, sometimes the task is impossible but it's the most rewarding one by far. I sat in the hospital for almost four days before I got the results of my tests. During the four-day interval, the mental turbulance was unbearable. I guess you could say that I had to wait for the spinal tap to have time to itself before the results were revealed. When I found out I was healthy, I felt as though I had been revived literally. Sometimes friendship is just like the spinal tap. We need to go through the pain; give it time to itself; and then, always no matter what, be revived. 128 E. 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