Awareness Self-defense students, assault survivors speak out for prevention, recovery Page 4 Four 'blessing' for families By DAWN M. KOPECKI Collegian Staff Writer The Four Diamonds Fund is a blessing to Roxanne Arndt. Her little brother, Jordan, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarco ma an extremely malignant tumor attached to the skeletal muscles when he was just a year old. And although he is in remission now, he may not always he. The Arndt family is just one example of the many Four Diamonds Fund families who receive both financial and emotional support from the cancer foundation. And 78 percent of the fund's revenue came from Penn State's Interfraternity Coun cil/Panhellenic Dance Marathon last year. Last year's marathon generated a record-breaking $785,835.35 --- the largest amount of money pledged to date. But Four Diamonds only col lected $681,000 as of .June 1991. The remaining $lOO,OOO from last year's unpaid pledges did not damage the Four Diamonds Fund, said Louise Huntley Brown, assistant director of development for the Hershey Medical Center. National averages predict that a 72 percent collection ratio for fund raisers like the marathon is good, said Rick Funk, Greek Life coordinator. Money is also needed for adminis trative costs to keep the marathon running about $25,000 to $30,000, Funk added. The 1991 marathon's collection ratio averaged about 92 to 95 percent. Funk International students to forget U.S. cuisine By SUSAN MANI Collegian Staff Writer Into the life of every University student comes the infamous "Italian scallion sandwich" and "potato chip tuna casserole." For many international students, these gastronom ical delights are a part of the American experience that is best forgotten. "I think the food is had here," said Jenny Chan (sophomore-business), a University student from Singapore. The tomato sauces and cheeses that make up a great deal of the dining hall dishes aren't foods that most Asians usually eat, she said. "I'm used to eating rice only," Chan said. But even the rice in the dining halls has its prob lems. "It's not sticky enough," said Megumi Nada, a 1990 exchange student from Japan. Although Nada did not like the rice, she did enjoy the experience of eating such a variety of new foods. "I like the food here," she said. "The last time I was here, I gained 12 pounds." Those international students who don't share Nada's enthusiasm for dining hall food wander downtown in 'Laid-back intensity' Adviser enthusiastic about helping students By MIKEY KEATING Collegian Features Writer Strolling across campus, Huey Jones takes time to stop and chat with everyone he meets, even strang ers. In his office amidst years worth of Penn State paraphernalia, the Division of Undergraduate Studies adviser kicks back in his chair and relaxes while working through his busy schedule, greeting all who pass his office with an enthusiastic "Hello! How are you?" Jones, a Louisiana native, attended Southern University, a predomi nantly black university in Baton Rouge, where he always wanted to be an academic adviser "to inspire young people to take advantage of opportunities for education." Jones said he "transported Southern hospitality to Penn State" when he arrived in State College in 1973. Jones' friendliness and good nature complement his devotion to his work. "My job is extremely important Diamonds Fund said a billing error accounts for the low 87 percent collection ratio from last year. Normally, the marathon's finan cial committee sends the first bil ling one week after the event and the second billing is mailed in March, said John Ferenchak, overall mar athon chairman. But last year, the and relevant, and I enjoy the challenges immensely," Jones said. "It is rewarding and challenging to consistently inspire and motivate students to live up to their aca demic potential." Lawrence Young, director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, used the oxymoron, "laid-back inten sity," to describe Jones' style, explaining that people do not always necessarily see the intensity of his efforts. "He gives the appearance of being laid back, but in reality he is ded icated, devoted and intense in what he puts his efforts into," Young said. "He is one of the people here at Penn State who has 'labored in the vineyards' anonymously but has had a tremendous impact on helping students through the system, and he is not often recognized or rewarded." Students who rely on Jones for advising agree that he works hard not only to give them sound aca demic advice, but also to become friends. "He's more than an adviser —he's the daily "My parents buy packets of food for me and send it over." search of some home cooking but are often disap pointed. There are very few ethnic restaurants in the area, and the few that do exist usually serve Chinese dishes. Although Chan said she likes the Golden Wok, 332 W. College Ave., and the Phoenix Palace, 111 Sowers St., she said other area Chinese restaurants don't cook "real Chinese food." Getting a taste of home is a rather expensive and time consuming ordeal for most international students. "My parents buy packets of food for me and send it over," Chan said. She also buys a great deal of dried foods to bring back whenever she goes home. Although lan Briggs (sophomore-division of under graduate studies), a University student from Trin idad, is "not very fussy" about the food he eats, he has Please see CUISINE, Page 10. Easy prey Lady Lions empty bench in 81-37 feast of Temple Owls Page 11 Collegian second billing wasn't sent until the summer. The billing process has been updated from last year and should now be more efficient, Funk said. Because Four Diamonds waits to allocate the money until after marathon organizers collect pledges Please see MARATHON, Page 10. Collegian Graphic/Beth Reitmeyer attempt horrors Jenny Chan sophomore-business a friend to me," said Minerva Matos (sophomore-division of undergrad uate studies). "Just about every thing you can think of, he's helped me with." James Stewart, University vice provost for underrepresented groups, also praised Jones' dedication in his relations with both colleagues and students. "Penn State can be a very impersonal place," Stewart said. "Huey Jones brings a sense of concern and humanity to his work. We need more of that at Penn State." Besides his work as an adviser, Jones also participates in several student organizations on campus. He serves on the University Appeals Board as well as the Forum on Black Affairs. But Jones' Southern hospitality extends far beyond the University. Since his arrival in State College more than 20 years ago, Jones has been involved in numerous community activities. The State College Tree Commis sion, of which Jones was a mem- Combined glory Italy's Josef Polig is hoisted by one of his sponsors after winning the slalom run of the men's combined downhill event at the Winter Olympics in Val d'lsere, France. Polig won the gold medal yesteday. Taxes may rise before they fall By JIM LUTHER AP Tax Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. While families and investors await word on how big a tax cut they will get from Congress and President Bush, millions should be watching instead to see how much their taxes are going to rise. Bush's budget, with its proposals for a reduction in capital-gains taxes, an increased exemption for chil dren and a new credit for some home buyers, would be financed in part by tax increases exceeding $2l billion over the next five years. Among the targets: State and local Personalities Huey Jones Collegian Graphic/Beth Reitmeyer ber, tries to "make sure State College stays aesthetically beautiful" and focuses especially on the condition of area trees, Jones said. If trees are incorrectly planted or diseased in any way, the tree commission helps save them. Although he no longer serves on the commission, Jones still enjoys gardening and landscaping when ever he finds time. His diverse interests also include rejuvenating and restoring antique and classic cars as well as cooking Cajun-style foods with his wife keen. He admitted that although he enjoys cooking, he is "a lousy cook" and he usually relies on his wife to create culinary mas terpieces. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1992 Vol. 92, No. 129 20 pages University Park, Pa. 16801 Published independently by students at Penn State ©1992 Collegian Inc. government employees; boaters; pay phone users; securities dealers, and buyers of certain life insurance policies A Democratic plan to give a temporary credit of up to $2OO a year to wage-earners would be financed by higher taxes on couples with incomes in the $200,000-plus range ($lOO,OOO for singles) and a new surtax on millionaires. The House Ways and Means Committee will begin deciding today what kind of tax-cut plan is called for and how it should be financed. The Democratic-controlled panel is likely to reject Bush's proposal, which the president billed as desirable Huey P. Jones, minority programs coordinator for the Division of Undergraduate Studies, discusses the enjoyment he gets from helping. students in his office at Grange Building. Weather Yes, winter is really here. Today, sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Tonight, increasing cloudiness with snow likely by morning, low 16. Periods of snow tomorrow, high near 28. Bob Tschantz to boost the economy. But the committee probably will send the president's bill to the full House for a vote, along with a Democratic substitute aimed at pleasing the middle class. Senior House Republicans have offered a third option: Pass seven business- and investment-oriented tax provisions, including capital gains, that Bush says are needed most urgently. Those provisions would be financed chiefly through account ing changes, which Democrats decry as gimmicks. Other parts of the president's plan —including increasing the children's exemp- Please see TAXES, Page 10
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