Alcohol triples injury -death risk, Science&Health THE DAI Tuesday, March 15, 2005 PUBLISHED INDEPENDENTLY BY STUDENTS AT PENN STATE Higher appropriations goal of rally Students will visit Harrisburg today to lobby legislators for state funds By Krystle Kopacz and Devon Lash COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITERS klk29B@psu.edu, dlash@psu.edu At least 300 students are expected to travel to Harrisburg to lobby for an increase in state appropriations at I• I - • I i iii ig L k •I•y I- ...go's.. • I - • • I -r • .• • -rsey . I- • • -1- Group petitions for Floridian By Josh Kowalkowskl COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Ijak4oB@psu.edu The distinct sound of Scottish bag pipes were heard across campus yes terday as Tradition, Family and Prop erty (TFP) Student Action tried to raise awareness for saving the life of Florida resident Terri Schiavo. Ritchie said TFP is a cultural and civic organization of Catholic inspira tion that works to uphold and defend the values of tradition, family and property values they believe to be the basic pillars of civilization. Schiavo, 41, who has brain damage due to a cardiac arrest in 1990, cannot communicate with others and has to be fed through a tube. "Bagpipes are attractive, beautiful and can be heard from a mile away," said director of TFP Student Action John Ritchie. "And what we're trying to do with them is to draw attention and aware- ness to protect the life of an innocent lady who doesn't deserve to die," he added. The organization was asking people to sign petitions on Allen Street as they carried giant red TFP flags urg- PSU's union building celebrates 50th birthday By Alison Herget COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER I aphl3l@psu.edu The building had a ballroom and but we took what we could get," said stage for performances. There was a Mimi Coppersmith Fredman, a 1953 lounge with a fireplace and a soda foun- alumna tain. A used book exchange was nearby. As funds were raised and the TUB This conglomeration of operations became outdated, efforts concentrated was known as the TUB, Penn State's on opening a permanent student union first temporary student building. Con- building. structed from recycled materials from a Today's HUB-Robeson Center, which war-surplus USO club out of Lebanon, See HUB, Page 5. today's Rally in the Rotunda. Kathleen Streaker, Council of Com monwealth Student Governments (CCSG) governmental affairs director, said although only about 300 students are definitely attending, the original goal of about 600 people in attendance may be met through the appearance of Although USG and the Interfraternity Megan Elvrum/Collegian Members of Tradition, Family and Property Student Action rally on Allen Street ing Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to do what it takes to save Shiavo's life. Ritchie said 200 to 300 people signed and turned in the petitions as of 2 p.m. yesterday. "She can say some words like dad Pa., it probably wasn't the most attrac tive place to meet and greet. "The TUB was a pretty grungy place, Glee Club member to be on 'The Price is Right' Over spring break, 25 members of the Glee Club visited California, with one appearing on the famous CBS game show. I LOCAL, Page 4. additional students and alumni "We tried our hardest to get the stu dents out there," she said. "Any stu dents there is a positive thing." Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Governmental Affairs Director Kyle Metzgar said he is unsure how many students will actually attend today's rally because some students have opted to find their own transporta tion, and students from branch campus es are also organizing trips to the capi tol. and mom, and she has an appreciation for music," Ritchie said. "Jeb Bush is doing all he can to stop this." A judge recently ordered that Schia vo's feeding tube be removed Friday. See PETITION, Page 3. The HUB-Robeson Center is celebrating its 50th birthday this week with a ceremony, food specials and displays Schiavo Library board to decide new name for building A three-member committee was formed yesterday to decide a new name for the Schlow Memorial Library. I Locm, Page 4. Council sponsored a speak at the rally, which starts at 1 p.m. 90-seat bus to trans- Sen. Jane Orie, R-Allegheny and But port students to the ler; Rep. Lynn Herman, R-Centre; Rep. rally, only 15 students Jewell Williams, D-Philadelphia; Rep. signed up, he said. Steven Capelli, R-Lycoming; Rep. John "I was wondering Yudichak, D-Luzerne; Rep. P Michael if it was my fault I Sturla, D-Lancaster; USG President didn't get the word Galen Foulke and CCSG President Brid out about it —or if get Daly will speak about the impor it's just apathy, and tance of higher education and increased there's not much I can do about that," Metzgar said about the low interest. Eight speakers are scheduled to Student recalled for love of travel Friends are saddened over the death of Chen-Ying Chien, who passed away after an automobile accident on March 7 in Florida. By Drew Curley COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER I dsclBo@psu.edu Chen-Ymg Chien, known as Ethel to those who knew her, will be remem bered as an independent and brave traveler by her friends. Chien, 20, a first year Penn State international student from Taipei, Tai wan, died March 7 when her vehicle struck a concrete barrier on the Flori da Turnpike. She was vacationing in Florida for spring break with a group of friends Colleagues, friends remember students Community members recollect the lives of three Penn State students who were killed in a car accident on I 80 over spring break. By Erin James COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER I eejll6@psu.edu Friends of three Penn State students killed in a car accident on Interstate 80 last weekend recalled the women as "inspirational, gentle and precious." Daniel Trout (sophomore-journalism and history) said graduate student and communications lecturer Djung Tchoi created a classroom atmosphere that made him look forward to attending class. "Out of my entire college experi ence, she's the [lecturer] who stood out the most," 'frout said. Tchoi was driving the 1997 Nissan Maxima that cross e d into oncoming Vol. 105 No. 141 appropriations. Foulke said he plans to tell legislators that students "are caught in the middle" See RALLY, Page 2. and was traveling to Miami when the accident occurred. Nae-Yun Chen (freshman-business), known as Alice, and Chien's roommate on the International Language House (ILH) floor in Beaver Hall, was also from Taipei "She's really independent, very con siderate and very mature," she said. "Ethel was pretty outgoing, she was full of dreams." Chen said that she and a group of friends traveled with Chien to Orlando, Fla., for spring break, to visit area amusement parks, and learned about the accident early in the day. "She was going to drive to Miami and come back and meet us," Chen said. "It was shocking ... we were mak ing phone calls to confirm the news. Everyone was really upset" Ren-Kuan Kuo (freshman-business See TRAM, Page, 2. traffic and rolled into the air, killing Tchoi, 33, Hyeonhwa Lee, 30 and Joo- Ook Kim, 27, last Saturday near Danville. Tchoi, Lee and Kim were all interna tional graduate students from Korea Tchoi was a doctoral student in mass communications, Kim was a master's degree student in business administra tion and Lee was a doctoral student in educational theory and policy. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Wayne Laskosld said police have com pleted their investigation, though it is still unclear why Tchoi lost control of the vehicle. "For whatever reason, she went off into the rumble strips," Laskoski said Police have not been able to obtain additional information from Penn State student Jinhee Kim, 30, who survived the crash. "She doesn't remember anything," Laskoski said. Tchoi made sure to memorize the See COLLEAGUES, Page 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Ms 7 Briefs 2 Classifieds 12 Comics 15 Crossvrord • 15 Horoscope 12 Sports 8 300 off campus NEWS DIVISION 865-1828 BUSINESS DIVISION 865-2531 ON THE WEI mnr.cdothapsemb ©2005 Collegian Inc.
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