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Editorial
••• I'm thinking
It must be that time of year again. That catchy
illness is going around campus again, and cases are
reaching epidemic proportions this semester.
Worse than the cold and flu season, it's student
apathy time. Check your friends for these symptoms:
'just don't care' attitude, laziness, listless behavior,
fear of involvement.
Be careful, this affliction is communicable and
grows worse over time. One of the best ways to
avoid catching the disease is to get actively involved
in a student organization. There are over 60 student
organizations here at Behrend, with interests ranging
from scuba diving to engineering. Stop by the
Student Organization Council office for more
information on the organization you're looking for.
Involvement can mean as little as taking advantage
of Behrend's award winning speaker series. Famous
people come here to discuss and debate issues of our
time for the benefit of the students. Plan to attend at
least one of the speeches this semester. Upcoming
speakers include James and Sarah Brady, Edwin
Meese and Mark Russell.
Another way to fight off apathy is to write a letter
to the editor about whatever issue may be on your
mind. Share your opinion on a subject with the entire
campus.
Make a difference by being involved, and don't let
the apathy bug cheat you out of a fulfilling college
career.
• Students with a semester standing higher than
six may be receiving some disturbing news from the
registrar's office. In some cases, the information on
senior audits is very disturbing. And in even more
cases, the information is not quite accurate.
With every student taking different classes to meet
the same requirements, it becomes a nearly
impossible task to produce accurate audits for each
student. Still, a system with less errors is needed to
provide students with the correct information on their
progress towards a degree.
The Collegian
Published week! • the students of Behrend Colle•e, Erie, PA
Editor
Todd J. Irwin
Business Manager
Adrienne Shrewder
The Collegian's editorial
opinion is determined by the
editorial staff, with the editor
holding final responsibility.
Opinions expressed in The
Collegian are not necessarily
those of The Collegian or the
Pennsylvania State University.
Features Editor
Robb Frederick
News Editor
Mark Owens
Entertainment Editor
Christi Luden
Sports Editor
Greg Geibel
Photo Coordinator
Craig Breter
Advertising Manager
Keiren Logue
Advisor
Dr. Mire Simmons
Letter Policy: The Collegian
encourages letters on news
coverage, editorial content and
university affairs. Letters should
be typewritten, double-spaced
and signed by no more than two
persons. Letters should be no
longer than 400 words. Letters
should include the semester
standing and major of the writer.
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writer for verification of the
letter. 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. Letters
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published weekly by the students
of the Behrend College; Reed
Union Building, Station Road,
Erie, Pa 16563.
Opinion
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If you could change one thing
about The Collegian, what
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"The Collegian should primarily deal with
Behrend athletics but it should also put
professional sports standings in the paper for
those who don't have a T.V. or get the Times
News."
"Add more sports coverage."
THE HIGHEST INFANT
.. AND THE 91Lf HI6IIEST IAxES.
BUT DoN'T WORRY..
Brett Casteel
Fifth semester
Mechanical Engineering
Bob Diurba
Fifth semester
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"They need to add more interesting and
informative articles, especially material from the
students. Maybe try writing something about the
stock market or the economy."
"The Collegian staff has done well dealing with
controversial issues, why not do even more'?"
Joann Heath
Clerk
Behrend Bookstore
James Serafin
Ninth semester
MIS