opinions editorial opinion Stalemate at the summit In the aftermath of last week's economic summit in Venice, the prevailing sentiment among most observers appears to be one of disappointment. Without question, the 13th annual gather ing lived up to its billing as a grand parade of the world's most influential leaders, but to the disappointment of many, not one of those leaders succeeded in leaving his mark on the world's most pressing problems. After three days of- discussion, the seven leaders departed Italy leaving nothing of substance not for lack of anything con crete to discuss but rather for their failure to agree on anything substantial. Oh, they agreed that AIDS has become "one of the biggest potential health prob lems in the world" and they agreed to call for the dismantlement of the apartheid regime in South Africa, but they refused to take any concrete steps to combat those evils. They decided that declining economic growth rates and serious trade and econom ic pitfalls were problems but they were Worthy Words Are you angry at a recent editorial, article or column printed in The Daily Collegian and are your friends are thoroughly bored with the fact that you've rehashed it at dinner for the last three nights in a row.? Don't bore your friends or ruin a good dinner, write a letter-to-the-edi tor and let others in Happy Valley know what's on your mind. The Daily Collegian welcomes let- reader opinion Mandatory tests Drug testing of professional athletes is a subject of controversy in our society. In light of the recent admis-. sions of drug use by such talented athletes as Dwight Gooden and Lawrence Taylor, it is time that all profes sional sports adopt policies of mandatory drug testing. Professional athletes are ascribed a high status in our society because of the nature of their profession. By taking drug tests professional athletes would be delivering a powerful anti-drug message to the public, which could prevent many people from getting involved with drugs. Although athletes may not realize it, drug testing would also eliminate any unnecessary danger from professional sports. There is enough risk of injury in professional sports without the presence of illegal substances. When a professional athlete uses illegal drugs immediately prior to competition, drug use is no longer a victimless crime. The victims are teammates of the drug user, opposing competitors, and the paying fans who are deprived of seeing fair athletic competition. Drug testing could keep potentially dangerous athletes out of competition while preserving the quality and fairness of the game. I am in favor of drug testing for athletes because of its many benefits. Drug testing could help individuals who would not voluntarily seek help for a drug problem. The knowledge that drug testing exists may also prevent some athletes from even experimenting with drugs. All athletes at Penn State are asked to take a drug test, Discrimination Breaking down stereotypical barriers is the first step to solving a problem that affects us al Well it's that time again. What time you ask? Time for the news division to be crazy enough to allow me to write a column. I guess it's been long enough since the last column to forget about my writing creden tials (or lack thereof). On with the column. Over the last semester as business man ager of the Collegian and as a student, I have had many different experiences with 'people. Some good. Some bad. I was told that I would never succeed in business. Clients have called me things that I cannot print. Also, it has been said that I have "sold As one observer aptly pointed out, the summit's economic conclusions were sim ply "policy objectives without commit ments." The same can be said for ' the statements on international politics. Sadly those measures were indicative of the direction the summit has taken in recent years. Britain's urbane foreign secretary Geoffrey Howe conceded this year that the summit simply provides a useful forum for "international group therapy." French President Francois Mitterrand concurred adding that "propaganda has edged out utility" as its primary purpose. Perhaps next year, , that will all change. Maybe then, the Summit Seven will recog nize the futility of those objectives and they will leave for Toronto with conviction and a genuirie interest in problem solving. If not, maybe they should carry out their corre spondence by mail. "Man can will nothing unless he has first understood that he must count on no one but himself; that he is alone, abandoned on earth in the midst of his infinite responsibilities, without help." Jean Paul Sartre Please Write ters from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and area residents concern ing current issues and ideas locally, nationally or internationally. All letters should be typed, doubled spaced, and no longer than two pages. If you believe a topic merits more of an in-depth statement then you may submit a forum. Forums also should be typed, double-spaced, but may be up to three pages long. Author or authors should include which many feel violates an individual's privacy. As a team member, I will be tested sometime in the future. Although the test may be an infringement on my personal rights, I will support the drug testing program because it can be of benefit on a large scale. Phony In the June 7th issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer there was an article about the new Penn State logo which was brought on by a terrible crisis the school was having for fear of losing its identity tolts image. According to a Mr. Roger Williams, who titles himself the executive director of University relations, "Identity is a bit firmer concept than image image can be oscillat ing and shimmering!" As a long-in-the-tooth alumnus, who lived long enough to finally see the school called by its proper name "a University" instead of "the cow college," I "oscillate and shimmer" at the thought that some phony "corporate identity-making" outfit bilged Penn State out of more than a few thousand to point us in the direction of the Dark Ages again! If you look at the Lion on the new logo he's pointed that way and the old cat ain't happy about it! Might not the money have been better spent on student aid or somescholarships? out." The few comments that have been complimentary are the reasons why I still come to the Collegian office each morning. No matte? what was said, I was able to gain something positive from each experi ence. Whether I learned more about myself, the individual I was speaking with, or peo ple in general the fact is that I learned. Recently, I had another experience in which a similar outcome occurred. A good friend of mine and I had just seen the Celtics blow a 16-point lead to the Lakers in the final seconds of game four of the NBA Finals. Patrons soon began filing out of the bar and since I had lost the bet as badly as the Celtics had lost the game; I made my way past elated, dejected, and drunken fans to buy another pitcher of Bud. As I sat back 'down at our table my friend and I tried to figure how and why the Celtics choked. We soon exhausted that subject and moved into an area of conversation familiar to the both of us and to Penn State: discrimi nation. We both agreed that: 1) the problem at unable to agree on which policies to pursue only that action would be necessary "if future growth is insufficient." name, ID number, local address and telephone number on each letter. Writers should submit their letters in person to the Collegian office in 126 Carnegie during business hours, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Due to a large volume of letters, we cannot guarantee that all will be printed. Opinion Editor Meg Culhane reserves the right to edit letters for length and also hold letters that are judged libelous or in poor taste. Claudia Karabedian freshman-division of undergraduate studies image Samuel Gallu Bucks County, Pa. Penn State is wide spread and (2) occurs at both ends of the spectrum (that is, all persons experience it to some degree or another). At Penn State, everyone is assigned a label. For example, when we first enter the University we are deemed freshmen and when we leave we are identified as alumni. Well, the basis for these labels is fine when d6ling with thousands of people. Grouping them aids in effectively managing and running Dear Old State. Perhaps, you are now saying, "so what, he's a freshman, I'm greek, she's fat but where does discrimination come into it?" This is the point that is difficult to explain. My friend and I debated back and forth for about an hour trying to get to the bottom of the issue. As I said it is difficult to relate the point, but I will try. It seems that here, at this University, everyone judges one another by using an established label. Attached to each label are a number of assumed characteristics. When a Connection is made between a person and a label, the qualities that belong to the label daily Collegian Monday June 15, 1987 ©1987 Collegian Inc. Chris Raymond Editor Glenn B. Rougier 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 Editor Jane Kopacki Are you interested in becoming a columnist for The Daily Collegian for Summer Semester 1987? If so; then we are interested in hearing from you. You don't have to be a journalism or English major to write for us, but you must be currently enrolled as a student at the University. Columnists will be expected to write proficiently on national and local issues currently capturing the' public's attention. What we want are ORIGINAL, well written, well-researched and insightful columns (not old high school term papers). They can' range from humorous to political (or can be politically humoroug, whichever you prefei): We ask that you be able to present these issues in new and different ways that will are automatically attached. A problem occurs when the person mak ing the connection refuses to associate with, or give a person a chance because of their own perceived prejudices of that person. Too many times people will refuse to speak with someone because of a stereotype. It happens to all of us, whether you're at a party, a bar, in a classroom, or on the street. When you bypass an opportunity to talk with someone because of their looks, clothes, or whatever, you have automatical ly assigned these stereotypes to the person's exterior characteristics. Because this stereotyping occurs in the most basic circumstances, is it any wonder that there is such a problem with discrimi natiOn of minorities at this campus? If we have difficulty getting past whether or not a person is greek or independent, freshman or sophomore, fat or slim, how are we ever going to eliminate the discrimination that occurs with blacks, women, and other mi- norities? If people would try and ignore their in stant indicators, perhaps this University 114 e. Sivial<lNG. REAGO4 Assistant Managing Editor Jim Higgins Opinion Editor Megan Culhane News Editor Eric Schmidt Copy Editor Ann Garrett Sports Editor Bob Williams Assistant Sports Editor Stacey Jacobson Arts Editor Ron Swegman Science Editor Christine Kilgore Graphics Editor . Andy Capitos Photo Editor Cristy Rickard Assistant Photo Editor Dan Oleski Accounting Manager Amy Constantine Office Manager Kelly Moffatt Assistant Office Manager Jan Miller Sales Manager Joe Paiastro Layout Coordinator Michele Morrison Marketing Manager Dante Orazzl 11l Complaints: News and editorial com plaints should be presented to the editor. Business and advertising complaints should be presented to the business manager. If a complaint is not satisfacto rily resolved, grievances may be filed with the Accuracy and Fair Play Commit tee of Collegian Inc. Information on filing Columnists Wanted Board of Managers challenge and amuse our readers The editorial/opinion page offers opportunities to write creative and opinionated pieces along with a chance to flex some of your mental muscle. If all this excitment sounds right up your alley, you may be just who we are looking for this summer. Anyone interested in becoming a columnist for the Collegian should stop into our offices in 126 Carnegie building to pick up an application. Completed applica tions should be returned, along with two typed samples of your writing, to Opinion Editor Meg Culhane by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 19th. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Questions may be directed to Meg Culhane at 865-1828. could make some progress. It seems so simple. We just stop comparing and judging. The most we would lose is time, but we gain a chance to break down the barriers that separate us. We could meet people we normally wouldn't because of the preju dices that usually separate us. Most people seem to want to put an end to discrimination. Many ways to reach this end have been proposed, but it seems one answer is to stop assuming at the lowest levels. If this could ever occur, I would then think that eventually the largest barriers that cause discrimination would tumble through the use of the same simple formula an open mind. It's a simple idea, but difficult to imple ment. Yet as long as we make a conscious effort, some of the stereotypic barriers we now face can be broken down. However simple, it is a starting point. And a start is what this University needs. Glenn B. Rougier is a senior majoring in marketing and is the business manager of The Daily Collegian. The Daily Collegian Monday, June 15, 1987 grievances is available from Gerry Lynn Hamilton, executive secretary, Collegian Inc. Letters Policy: The Daily Collegian en courages comments' on news coverage, editorial policy and University affairs. Letters must be typewritten, double- Apaced and no longer than one and one half pages. Forums must also be type written, double-spaced and no longer than three pages. Students' letters should Include se mester standing, major and campus of the writer. 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. Letters should be signed by no more than two people. Names may be withheld on request. 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 guarantee publication of all the letters it receives. Letters may also be selected for publication in The Weekly Collegian. All letters received become the property of Collegian Inc. police log • A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Friday in Parking Lot Brown F, University Police Services said.. The individual was treated for minor injuries at Ritenour Health Center. • Jor Y. Wong of New York report ed his vehicle was struck while it was parked in lot Brown F, University , police said. • Two former roommates sprayed each other with mace Thursday, Uni versity police said. • William Hoffman, 1133 Center Lane, reported that he was punched in the face at 300 E. College Ave. Thursday evening, State College Bu reau of Police Services said. Police said he was treated at Centre Com munity Hospital. • Tim Mahaffey of Illinois report ed that he was punched in the face Friday at 2:30 a.m., State College police said. • A bike valued at $l6O was report ed missing from Community Field. Friday by Evan Keating, 119 W. Lytle Ave., State College police said. • A pipe collection, old coins and a fan were reported missing Friday by Frank Finsinger, 32 Woodsdale Trail er Park, State College Police said. —by Karl Hoke 19 E.2eEtver 238-7281 • One Day SerVice on Most Prescriptions • Low Reasonable Prices • Repairs and Adjustments • In Stock - Ray Ban Sunglasses • Over 400 Frames In Stock • g 1 - ?, -/>:_ , <t Apartment complex planned A $2 million student apartment building is being planned for downtown State College. The building, to be located at the corner of South Atherton Street and Highland Alley, is scheduled for occupancy in fall of 1988, acccording to Ralph Albarano, Jr., of Ralph J. Albarano and Sons, Inc., Duncansville, the general contractor of the project. RADD Devel opment Co., also of Duncansville, is the developer of the project. Albarano said the building, that will occupy approxi mately one-half acre, will be called The Collegian. He said he hopes the occupants will be a mix of both students and professionals. Each of the 32 two-bedroom apartments will include a full kitchen, complete with microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal, a living room with a small balcony, two full baths, and a study area, according to Albarano. The first floor will be used for 48 parking spaces, he said. The entrance to the complex will be located at Highland Alley Bennett sentences of prisoners with AIDS NEW YORK Education Secre tary William Bennett says the gov ernment may want to extend the imprisonment of inmates with AIDS who threaten to infect other people after their release. "This is a very tough issue, I don't think there's an easy answer to it," Bennett said in an interview broad cast yesterday on the CBS News program "Face• the Nation." But, he added, "Supposing that Flours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Ural' ~~ `~ ~' _ ~ may want to extend gvmt. person says . . . as we've heard a - few people say, 'When I get out, I'm going to take my revenge on society.' I think this is a hard question for us, and you may want to hold on to him." Bennett continued: "I have difficul ty with (holding a prisoner whose sentence is served), but I have diffi culty with the guy I saw on TV who said: 'l'm mad at society. I'm going to go out and infect everyone I can.' Society has to respond to that." Rag TUN' when you purchase a complete pair of prescription eyeglasses offer expires 7 / 1 5/87 (does not include photochromatic lenses) Glasses Guaranteed for TWO YEARS And as always, no extra charge for SCRATCH RESISTANT PLASTIC LENSES • EYE EXAMINATIONS • We will also fill your written Rx or duplicate your current lenses. State College Bellefonte 125 S. Fraser St. 315 W. 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Bennett's advocacy of some man datory tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome was criticized by Sen. Lowell P. Weicker Jr., R- Conn., a member of the Senate Ap propriations Committee's Subcom mittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education. "I don't want the administration to set the tone of the fight against AIDS by wallowing in the testing issue," Weicker said. —by Shelly Napoli DOMINO'S PIZZA DELIVERS® Fast, Free DeliveryTM NORTH 237-1414 1104 N. ATHERTON SOUTH 234-5655 421 Rear E. Beaver Hours: 11:OOam-2:OOam Sun.-Thurs. 11:OOam-3:OOam Fri. and Sat Our drivers carry less than $20.00. 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