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Behrend
professors
study Erie
economy
by Christi. Luden
Collegian Staff Writer
Behrend economics professors
Dr. James Kurre, Dr. Barry
Weller, and Dr. Kenneth Louie
make up a group called the
Economic Research Institute of
Erie (E.R.1.E.) and are taking on
several projects.
The first, according to. Kurre,
is to build a price index for the
Erie economy. Most- large cities
have their indexes set up by the
federal government, but smaller
areas such as Erie are left out of
such benefits. These economists
hope to 'develop an index with
Erie as its base and share ideas
with others in academic
conferences throughout the year.
The second project that Kurre
has been asked to work on
concerns the property tax
reassessment in Erie. The value
of properties in the city and
county has not been assessed
since 1969. This means that
some properties have gone up in
value while others have decreased
substantially. Depending on
which situation affects a
taxpayer, he or she could be
paying too much or too little in
taxes. The reassessment is very
costly, so County Council has
asked Kum to study the problem -
in depth so cost-efficient
arrangements can be made to
remedy the situation.
Kurre and Louie are also
working on another project for
GTE. General Telephone has sent
out surveys to business
communities. The surveys are
then sent back to Kurre and Louie
to be analyzed, compiled, and
published. The businesses and
people in the community can
look at the publication and to see
what the benefits and pitfalls of
various types of enterprises are.
The two professors are hoping
that a survey of this kind will
someday be done on Erie.
Rote holds
fall awards ceremony
University Park Lieutenant Colonel speaks
On November 29 the Behrend
Army ROTC held it's annual Fall
Awards Ceremony. This year's
guest speaker was Lieutenant
Colonel Schatz from University
Park.
Awards given were for
participation in varsity and
intramural sports, Ranger Club,
Drill Team, Rifle Club and
public information.
Academic Achievement
Ribbons were awarded to Larry
Corr, Todd J. Irwin, Mike
Reulbach, Tony DeMarco, Dana
Another aspect of the
interview centered on the papers
compiled and presented to area
businesses and citizens as well as
at academic conferences. Kurre
explained that the ultimate goal
of an economist is to get his or
her paper published in a
professional journal. Kurre,
Weller, and Louie have all been
published, most recently in June
of this year in "Environment and
Planning."
The Economic Research
Institute of Erie also provides
experience for students. Research
assistants are needed to help
gather data, enter it into a
computer, and analyze it. The
hands-on experience has proven
beneficial to students in the past
in acquiring decent jobs. Neal
Cheskis is Kurre's present
assistant and anyone interested in
finding out more should talk to
him.
Sigma Theta
Chi sorority
holds
clothes drive
November 30 and December
1, Sigma Theta Chi Sorority held
a clothes drive in the Winter
Garden of the Reed Building. The
clothes went to the Red Cross
disaster relief.
According to Mandi Shandor,
a Sigma Thets Chi sister, the
drive was a success as the group
aquired a fair amount of clothes.
This drive was one of the
sororities' required service projects
and they received no funds.
annual
Grudzien, Brian Taylor, Mike
DeMarco, Andy McConnell and
Quinn Solem. This award was
given to new students for a GPA
of - 3:0 or higher during the
Spring 89 semester.
The Academic Insignia,
awarded to students in the top
10% of their class, was recieved
by Andy McConnell, Larry Con . ,
Tony DeMarco and Todd J. Irwin.
A reception followed the
ceremony where students were
treated to punch and a
congratulatory cake.
Collegian will have new
editor for spring semester 1990
Pending approval by The
Collegian's board of advisors, the
newspaper will have a new editor
- next semester.
Todd J. Irwin, presently The
Collegian's assistant editor, is
expected to be named to the
paper's top position beginning in
the spring semester.
A third semester sophomore
English major, Irwin served for
one semester each in the
positions of sports writer, sports
editor, and assistant editor.
A native of South Park in
Exploring racial diversity on campus
(continued from page 1)
seemed optimistic that any such
development could be resolved
promptly.
He noted Behrend's unique
position. According to Lilley,
given the wide range of
backgrounds and diverse opinions
that Behrend has because of its
size, there is the possibility of
tension. Yet, at the same time,
the college is small enough so
that problems can be recognized
quickly, and therefore, it can
effectively apply means to solve
disputes.
Race relations is not limited
to campus- life but is a reality
that society must confront in the
1990'5. According to Lilley, two
points must be met. Society
needs "to recover the lost moral
high ground" and recapture the
"unity" that was pervasive in the
1960'5.
Racial concerns also can be
seen in business dealings.
Murphy conceded the ability to
Dealing with finals anxiety
by Greg Farrell
Collegian Staff Writer
With finals week fast
approaching and the holiday
season right around the corner,
students may be facing an
increasing amount of stress.
There are, however, effective
methods to deal with stress. Dr.
Louanne Barton, psychologist,
suggests these ideas to help deal
with stress.
"One way of dealing with the
situation is to implement
effective . methods - of time
management," said Barton,
"When those 'bouts of tension
reappear, it is important to
unwind. Listen to music, contact
friends, and veg for a while. A
final step for the truly stressed
out is medication."
The reappearance of stress is
often effected by nutrition,
exercise, fitness, smoking,
alcohol, and drugs. Proper
nutrition, exercise and fitness
will insure individuals with the
energy needed to deal with stress.
However, smoking, alcohol,
and drugs are ineffective methods
of dealing with stress that often
The Collegian Thursday, December 7, 1989
Pittsbugh, Irwin says he doesn't
predict any major outward
changes in the newspaper , and
plans to continue the weekly
format
"l plan to continue the high
standards of journalistic
excellence The Collegian has
established during the past couple
of years," said Irwin.
"If we can maintain the
quality of newspaper that we have
been producing despite losing a
number of top staff members
then I'll be satisfied for now," he
understand different perspectives
has become important in the
world of business. Those who
can relate to others are at a greater
advantage. With the changing
demography, contact with people
of different backgrounds will
become more frequent in the
work place, he said.
A survey in The Wall Street
Journal reinforces this. In 1986,
white non-Hispanic men made up
45% of the work force. In
comparison, by the year 2000
this group will constitute only 9
percent of the labor force.
"They (society) themselves
can gain from understanding
about race relations," said
Murphy. "Hey, I'm still
learning," he added.
Lilley noted we can learn from
example. Martin Luther King,
according to Lilley, taught others
by his ideas. Lilley also stated
society needs "to get back moral
and ethical rightness."
leads to more serious problems.
Stress is a non-specific
response to various situations.
Whether it is positive or
negative, lies in the individual's
perception c' • incident.
Ever - Inters stress on
a day oasis. Daily
incidents such as parking
problems, tensions in
relationship,- and even deciding
what to wear brings about an
amount of stress:
The minor situations t'
bring forth stress can functir .as
a positive influence. It ;, this
type of stress that motivates
individuals to deal with daily
situations.
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Irwin did note he hopes to see
more students become actively
involved in the actual production
of the newspaper.
Another area of concern for
the incoming editor will *be
filling the shoes of departing
business manger Stan Lefes.
"Stan has been a key to the
success of The Collegian as a
weekly newspaper,"lrwin said.
Irwin is in the Army Reserve
and is active in Behrend's ROTC
Program-
To commemorate Martin
Luther Kings Birthday, the Office
of Human Relations has arranged
a- campus wide celebration.
Between 4 pm and 5 pm on
January 15. Campuses statewide
will close.
The ceremony marks the start
of a series of events at Behrend to
celebrate Black History Month
which is February. Most
notably, Martin Luther King 111
will give a lecture on January 16.
"It's an effort to help diversify
Behrend," stated Ala Stanford.
According to Reber,
recognizing diversity should not
be limited to one month. Rather,
It should be a continuous
Process.'
For this reason, a proposal
has been sent to EOPC (Equal
Opportunity Programming
Committee) requesting financial
assistance for some programs
next semester.
It is vital to understand
methods of stress management.
When stress occurs individuals
are unable to separate the
mind/body aspects of stress. For
example, heavy breathing and
rapid heartbeat are sign of stress.
There is a change in mental or
emotional state that is conscious
or unconscious relating to the
phsiological change.
Preventive measures of
dealing with stress should be
implemented before it becomes a
prolonged problem.
Learning how to relax and
take care of one's self is the first
step towards a less stressful
lifestyle.