THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Berks professor, By Zach Geiger COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER A Penn State Berks professor was killed Monday after suffering a heart attack while driving his vehicle in Richmond Township Paul Frye. 61, was a full-time lecturer of corn munication arts and sciences at Penn State Berks, Associate Dean Frye Academic Affairs Paul Esqueda said. Frye taught at the Berks cam pus for five years and previously lectured part-time at the Berks and Lehigh Valley campuses. Esqueda said. "I think it's a huge loss for the campus and I think his colleagues and students are going to miss him a lot," he said. A Vietnam War veteran. Frye also served in the Peace Corps before teaching at Penn State. Esqueda said. During his time at Penn State Berks, Frye advocat ed for diversity and hosted events like Dances of Universal Peace, he said. PSU pushes to beat MSU in drive By Paul McMullen COLLEGIAN STAFF 'API-I,H Penn State is trailing in a close race to win the Penn State- Michigan State Blood Donor Challenge, which will hold its last drive today from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center's Heritage Hall. As of midday Wednesday. Michigan State had 1.561 units of blood and Penn State had 1.4:31 units of blood. Though the victory remains within reach, it has been at least five 'ears since Penn state has found itself in a deficit Q)ing into the last full day of donation, said Wendi Keeler a donor resources field representative tor the Red Cross. She said Penn State is in the hole because of its inability to meet daily donor goals - some thing Michigan State is having no problem doing during the 17th installment of the event. NISU has been able to acquire 99 per p*-,e , N ~.. ,- t 4. a . - ..,.:,: ,:., '''• .‘ ).- , ..„,. N ••,,,„..1......„„ .-.,„ , - • STEAKHOUSE 1+,•() f‘tr -114 * Be Our Guest * PSU STUDENTS, STAFF & FACOLT'( SHOW YOUR PSU & SAVE 20% tNIGHT we at rega me nough about Biology and Accounting during finals week. They don't want to think about where to eat or where to buy their holiday gifts. Make the decision easy for them! Advertise your great deals in the Finals Magazine! 'At Penn State Berks we really consider ourselves a family, and we lost one of our own," said Susan Phillips Speece, chancellor of Penn State Berks. The campus is planning differ ent ways to celebrate Frye's life and "peaceful spirit" after Thanksgiving break, Speece said. But the mood among faculty and staff on campus this week has been one of sadness as a result of the sudden loss, she said. An e-mail was sent to Berks students and faculty Tuesday informing them of Frye's death, Esqueda said. Frye's colleagues gathered to mourn his death and grief coun selors were also present during his classes Wednesday to provide students with emotional guid ance, Esqueda said. - Judging by the outpour of grief and support, he was well-liked by faculty, staff and students," Esqueda said. "He was very kind. He used to bring flowers from his garden and give them out to stu dents.- Frye's death came as a sur prise to the Berks community, Esqueda said. The crash occurred at 12:53 p.m. on Nov. 15 along U.S. Route cent of its daily goal, whereas PST has averaged about 98 per cent of the goal. she said. It is important for people to know they can donate more than once a year" Reeler said. "This race is coming down to the wire. and we are going to need a big turnout on our last day if we are going to have a chance at win ning." Donor Ally Chialastri (senior secondaiy education) said stu dents should participate in the event not just to propel the uni versity to its fifth straight victory, but because they never know when they could be in need. Students or someone close to them could be in a position where they need blood, and they should consider this an opportunity to pay it forward, Chialastri said. It's nice to see that people are coming out and helping a good cause," she said. - All of the blood will be going to a good place, and its cool there is added incentive to beat a long-time Big Ten rival." $6.99 Dinner Buffet with beverage purchase *ONE COUPON PER PARTY Ml= •••• • SINCE 1961 Thursdays azm 61, dies 222 in Richmond Township, Berks County, the Fleetwood Police Department said. Frye died after suffering a heart attack while driving south bound near the intersection of Farmer Drive. His vehicle crossed over the median and into the oncoming traffic lane and crashed into a telephone pole, police said. Frye's vehicle was the only car involved in the crash and no one else was injured, police said. Witnesses saw Frye - slumped over" in the vehicle prior to the crash and there were no skid marks or signs of the vehicle attempting to slow down, the Berks County Coroner's Office said. Frye graduated from Michigan State University in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in communica tion education and earned his Ph.D. in speech communication from the University of Denver in 1979. according to a Penn State Live press release. Frye is survived by his son, David Frye, who is a Penn State Berks alumnus, according to a Penn State Live press release. To e-mail reporter: zjgsol2@psu.edu Winning the race is a goal of the blood drive coordinators and uni versity officials, but they said helping the community during a time of the year in which blood is in short supply is every bit as important. "Penn State's tradition of public service extends to its students. faculty and staff supporting oth ers during times of need." Penn State President Graham Spanier said in a news release. "Blood donation to the American Red Cross is no exception." Those who wish to donate are encouraged to come by the desk early and set up an afternoon appointment. Walk-ins are wel come. From start to finish, the entire process can take anywhere from an hour to two hours, Keeler said. To have a good chance at winning the drive and meeting their goals, Keeler said roughly 300 donors need to come to the drive today. To email reporter: phmso3o@psu.edu N * C; : f -40 , 1(1wic. Source Megabus.com Megabus adds four trips per day in routes Mcgabus will increase its trips to Pittsburgh and New York City starting Dec. 15. In a quintessential college town. Megabus.com is seeking to win the hearts and wallets of Penn State students. The company, known for offer ing fares as low as $l, recently announced an increase to four trips per day in its routes from State College to Pittsburgh and State College to New York City --- beginning on Dec. 15. - There's been an overwhelm ing demand for service in State College. - said Dale Moser. presi dent and chief operating officer of Coach USA Megabus.eom. "Our business model allows us to expand to whatever city is show ing the highest demand, and right now State College is defi nitely up there. - Megabus.com is popular among students for its low fares and amenities including free Wi eco-friendly buses and power outlets available at every seat. Students who have used Megabus.com in the past say they are looking forward to the upcoming expansion. "I like it. - said Taylor Balch (sophomore-computer science). who lives outside Philadelphia. "I haven't found another bus with Megabus to increase service Megabus will now have four daily departures from State College to New York City and Pittsburgh. State - - - Pittsburgh By Nick Manella cOLLEGIAN STAFF 'ARITER THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2010 I 3 Schedule To Pittsburgh: 4 a.m. 5:05 p.m 11:35 a.m. 9:05 p.m City To New York City: P , 2 a.m. 2 p.m. 10 a.m. 7:55 p.m Junlin Chen, Collegian stuff like free Wi-fi, especially not for that cheap." Moser said all features the buses are known for will remain intact as the company increases its routes. "Our goal is for you not to worry about transportation." he said. "We want you to be thinking about what yOu're going to do when you get to your destination, not how you're going to get there, or dreading the ride." The company also announced it will give away 10,000 free tick ets in promotion of increased routes across the Midwest and eastern Unites States. Though the increased routes don't begin until next month. the move is already winning over potential customers. - I've never been on one, but it sounds like it's one of the nicer buses around. - Jon Daniels (sophomore-civil engineering) said. Moser said additional trips would be added if necessary in response to more demand in the area. Currently Megabus.com offers service from State College to Camden. N.J.. Harrisburg. Philadelphia. Pittsburgh and New York City. Buses depart from the Wal Mart parking lot at 1665 N Atherton St. Tickets for the new trips are immediately available for pur chase. To e-mail reporter: nwmso7o@psu.edu
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