Locic Haven State College, Eag ^ ^ e s . , May 4,1976 Vol. XVm No. 104 Versatile director to explore English "Whatever Happened to Good English?" will be the topic of a discussion by Dr. Marcus Konick, Director of Academic Services, at Lock Haven State College, on Tuesday, May 4, at 8 p.m., in the Sloan Theatre. The topic will be approached from the point of view concerning not only today's practical requirements for the language, but also insights which can be gained from a study of the history and development of the English language. The presentation will be illustrated by overhead transparencies, reading from various periods in the development ofthe English language, and participation of the entire group. Among topics to be discussed at the lecture are: What is good English? Are there different standards for different situations? What responsibilities do schools and teachers have? How has the English language changed over the years? What mistakes do people often make in thinking about language? Dr. Konick is a specialist in the history and development of the English language and has made a careful study of Old English, Middle English, and contemporary language. and poetry wliich are widely used throughout the United States. After teaching and serving as an administrator in the high schools of Philadelphia for eighteen years, he was hired by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Harrisburg to develop educational television, regional instructional materials centers, and experimentation in media throughout the state. He won national attention through his work in the establishment of the present system of public televison stations throughout Pennsylvania as well as his other work Simula tion studied Zionism in media, theatre, and the teaching of English. After experiencing one session of the Lock Haven State College Third Model United Nations General Assembly held last week in the Ulmer Planetarium, one could realize its value and effectiveness. The assembly had an official, yet informal air about it as delegates from different countries expressed their views and beliefs on the subject of "Zionism as a form of Racism and racial discrimination." Serving as Secretary General for the assembly was Julia McGovern along with Emanuel Mwenguela as president. Although very diplomatic, Mwenguela, a native of Cameroon, was very firm with his decisions regarding Parliamentary Procedure. Tbe assembly was kept under quite strict guidelines on the amount of time spent on addresses made by each delegate. On Friday morning, after a day of debating on Thursday, cont. on page 6 This presentation is the last in the Faculty Lecture Series being offered for this year by Lock Haven State College and promises to be a stimulating discussion of a very controversial topic. Business people, teachers, parents, and students should find the presentation interesting. Admission is free and open to everyone. Aviation course offered By JULIE MCGOVERN Staff Reporter A chance to learn to fly and to explore the theoretical background in the areas of aerospace and aviation will be offered during the first summer session in the third annual Aviation/Aerospace Workshop. The workshop is offered in cooperation with tbe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Aviation, the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Curriculum Services, Piper Aircraft, the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Lock Haven State College. The course will have a special appeal for those planning to teach and for teachers during in-service He received his baccalaureate degree in English at Temple University and his masters and doctorate degrees in Englis • because it's designed to profrom the University of Penn vide the background know sylvania. ledge needed to teach aviation/aerospace courses now Dr. Konick has written a taught in over 1,500 high great number of articles on the schools. teaching of English. He has Participation in the workwritten, directed, and acted in shop also offers an economical over one hundred plays for method to explore whether or stage, radio, and television. not one wishes to pursue a He is also the author and private pilot's license. Several editor of collections of plays students, enrolled previously United Nations in the course, after receivmg their first taste of flying continued on to acquire their license. The workshop covers a diversified number of topics such as: aircraft components, aircraft systems and instruments, meteorology, air traffic control and communications, modern space exploration, federal aviation regulations and aviation/aerospace educaconl. on page 6 CAS endorses rape bill' House Bill 580, the socalled "rape bill," has been unanimously endorsed by the Commonwealth Association of Students (CAS) in its April 9-10-11 meeting at Kutztown State College. The bill, which is currently sitting in the Pennsylvania Senate for concurrance, will modify state laws in uegard to trial procedures, and the admissability of the victim's past sexual history. "As things stand now," said one CAS member from Bloomsburg State College, "the rape victim is on trial. Not the rapist." Lobbying voice for the eighty thousand state college and university students in Pennsylvania, CAS director Eugene T. Carroll, Executive Director, to begin his efforts in securing the passage of this piece of legislation. In another area, CAS has approved and will help sponsor the work of the statewide committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). NORML is currently working for the decriminalization of marijuana in Pennsylvania. "This is a matter of justice," explains Associate cont. on page 6 Tues., May 4, 1976 EAGLE EYE page 2 Today's Editorial if you don'f like if^ bifchl Joe DeFilippo's concert guide A N D ETC "Step right up folks and bitch!" That's not a joke, that's what the SCC Executive and Senate Appropriations Committees are inviting you to do today. At 4:00 p.m. in Ulmer Planetarium, a special senate meeting is being held to discuss and correct [if need be] the SCC budget for the next college year. Now is the time to voice apprehension or dissent. Now is the time to ask the questions that you were afraid made you sound like an idiot. Ask your questions - the idiots are the ones who gripe midway into the year, months after the budget has already been voted through. Our "budget-makers" have had a tough job. They've worked hard and have tried to be equitable to all concerned. They welcome student input. So come out and ask questions and learn how the money is divied. And if you don't like it, bitch. Just think a little before you talk and make sure you know what you're bitching about. Experienced actor portrays Douglas superbly in Sloan By STEVE HEVERLY Staff Reporter Emmy award winner and Shakespearean actor William Marshall portrayed 19th century statesman Frederick Douglas in Sloan Auditorium Thursday night to open activities for Ethnic Heritage Week. Marshall depicted Douglas delivering a speech on .July 4, 1852 to a women's abolitionist group "Ladies Against Slavery." The speech consisted of harsh words against the United States and its so-called freedom. Douglas said that be didn't know why he was asked on America's birthday to speak, for he was representing a group that did not yet have its freedom. The performer, William Marshall, did a fantastic job portraying Frederick Douglas, and at times his portrayal was so believable that he and Douglas appeared to be the same individual. William Marshall b^ Sad broad experience in acing. He has appeared in m.yny T.V. shows, including the ;v ,