The Collegian : the weekly newspaper of Behrend College. (Erie, PA) 1989-1993, April 16, 1992, Image 1
Cultural Fiesta brings the world Behrend features Event foods , music and costumes by Vicky Snyder The Collegian Penn State-Behrend celebrated cultural diversity yesterday by presenting the Behrend community with an all-day Cultural Fiesta in the Wintergarden. Aromas, sounds and various cultural items from around the world were displayed at ten tables, including traditional artifacts from the Greek, Irish, Scottish, Indian, African-American, Estonian, Jewish and Islamic cultures. The fiesta kicked off with John Duaber, a Penn State Alumni, lecturing about and playing the traditional Scottish bagpipes in the Scottish dress. Each table was adorned with cultural garb as well as food dishes. "We have humus-tahina and falafel made out of ground chick peas. It is considered a national fast food in Israel," said Orit Azoulay, a sixth semester Easier «rvrv " ■Skaßt '" mSvWf ... . nuiii categories with two prizes in eadftittefory. The Easter egg hunt is spompsed by the Veterans Club, Kappa 130lta Rho, and Zeta Beta Taa. For more information contact Michael Coon at 698- 6864 or 898-6335 or Nick Koozel* 898-6335. culture , chemistry major. "We had a lot of people try our dishes." Jim Edwards, representative from the Robert Burns Scottish Club, also entertained questions from curious visitors. Edwards was dressed in the ancient Scottish costume called belfed plaid. He made his own costume including the leather moccasins which accompanied his outfit. "The fiesta was much bigger than I thought it would be and I'm looking forward to attending next year," commented Edwards. An Islamic table was included among the displays, although Hassan Davis, a third semester mechanical engineering technology major, explained that Islam is not really a culture, but rather a type of worship which encompasses the worship of all prophets. Shelley Ashew, an eighth semester Psychology major, said, "I think this (the Cultural Fiesta) was a good idea and has been quite successful." Mycka, Farrell win top SGA Less than 30 percent turn by Todd J. Irwin The Collegian Last week just under thirty percent of Bchrend's student body elected next year's Student Government leaders. In the hotly contested race for president and vice-president of SGA, the ticket of Joe Mycka and Greg Farrell edged out John Mack and Jake Sherosky by 21 votes, 287 to 266. "I'm happy we won,” said Mycka. "I'm glad we'll have the opportunity to serve to students." Mack viewed Mycka's victory as a direct result of a Mock Greek vote. "Congratulations to the Greeks," said Made. "They came The Boss bounds back with two winners...page 7 e Collegian y, April 16, 1992 Greg Geibel/77ie Collegian What's this? Christopher Duckett and Leah Daw, both 4th semester psychology majors, taste new and different foods at the Cultural Fiesta. out in large numbers and got the ELECTIONS SGA 19 9 2 Mycka did concede that the Greeks were his main supporters. "It just goes to show you that we (the Greeks) can pull together and get the job done." said Mycka. "I hope that trait will pass on to the members of SGA." Vol. XL No. 23 posts out to vote Vice-president-elect Farrell added that support for the winning ticket was wide spread and not just Greek-based. The top vote receiver in the election, Chris Hilden, took away the Student Programming Council presidency from incumbent Mark Johnson. Hilden received nearly 350 votes in the contest. "People knew what they wanted," said Hilden. "They knew I could do the job. I've done it before." Hilden served as president of SPC during 1990-91. Johnson declined to comment on the election results. In the race for Student (continued on page 3) Lady Lions softball 10 and 4... page 11 Changes made to Honors and Awards Ceremony New format creates fewer but more significant awards TkeCoheglan And the winners me....we11, perhaps we won't see Jack Palancedoing one armed pusfh Awards earlier this month, but this year's Honors and Awards Ceremony should be just as good. The ceremony, to be held April 26 at 2 p.m. in Erie Halt, is expected to be better this year because of fewer but more significant awards, according to David Shields, assistant dean of student services. "The big change is the elimination of club and organization certificates," said "This year the certificates will be given to groups and organizations so they can award them at a later date." In pasty ears the club and organization certificates were handed out at the ceremony. With a growing number of student organizations on campus. Shields said the ceremony was becoming too long and diminishing the significance of the awards. "We haye over 70 clubs and organizations oh campus,” said Shields. "Last year we awarded 4 7 Certificates in Tiying to present certificates in . amount of time lessen their meaning, as leave the wondering what had done to award." This year ne\ student life were existrr.? acad (continued on