Eagle Eye Vol. XXV No. 8 Lock Haven State College Friday, March 13, 1981 CAS Fights State Tuition Hilte By PAM YOBLONSKI ^ews Editor The $150 tuition increase proposed by Governor Thornburgh for Pennsylvania state colleges might not be passed by the Senate, according to the CAS. CAS held a conference this past weekend, where they set up their strategy for shooting down the tuition increase. Eric Browning, secretary of the CAS executive board, said that the conference "was a great success." According to Browning, CAS members presented their reasons against the tuition hike to a group of senators. who in turn presented the argument to the entire State Senate. Browning said that this in no way guarantees the hike won't be passed, but at least now the senators are aware of what the students are faced with. He added that "it is very early in the budget process," and that this confrontation with the Senate was only a preliminary round. "We've got a lot further to go." he said. CAS members went to the Senate Appropriations Committee meeting on Monday in Harrisburg to see how their defense held up. Browning said that Secretary of Educa- gives this bill their full suption, Bob Scanlon, was under port because it would release fire because he supports the the state colleges from being tuition increase. According to run by the Department of B r o w n i n g , " t h e y (the Education. This would give senators supporting the CAS) the colleges greater power over their own affairs. fried him." The argument CAS is usAccording to Browning, ing to oppose the increase is this means that the that the Pennsylvania state bureaucratic hassle of having college system already to appeal to the Department charges higher tuition rates of Education to buy or than any other state college change something in a school system. would be removed. The bill Also, the proposed cut- would give colleges greater backs in PHEAA, student autonomy, such as letting loans, and Social Security schools handle their own coupled with the rising tui- funds. The bill would also tion will force some students give students a greater voice to drop out of college. "It's a in their school's affairs. disaster." Browning said. Browning said that the Another popular campaign conference "achieved its purwith CAS is to get the State pose in terms of short-term System of Higher Education effects," but also that this is (SSHE) bill passed. This is the beginning of the battle. the bill that would change The long-term effects, and state colleges to state univer- whether the CAS succeeded, will by known when the final sities. Browning said that CAS budget is passed in June. Burge said the service wiU give information on landlord and tenant rights, and what each person is responsible for under the lease. The service will benefit both the tenant and the landlord, Burge said. If either have a problem, they can take it to the service. Burge said that the service will refer students with legal problems that can't be solved by the service to legal aid. The structure of the housing service is based on a similar service at the Pennsylvania State University. Burge visited Penn State's service for ideas on how to run the LHSC housing ser(Cont. on Page 3) PMI Burgm Burge Plans For Housing Program Gov. Dick Thornburgh Art Thefts Rampant By PAM YOBLONSKI There has been a recent outbreak of art thefts on campus. Four works of art, totaling about $200, have been stolen since the beginning of last semester. The items include a weaving display stolen from a professional show, a painting stolen from a student's exhibit, a Picasso poster, and a King Tut poster. Mr. Carl Rumbalski, an art teacher, said the Art Depart- ment is "deeply concerned that a new pattern is developing." Another art teacher, Ms. Naomi Shuey, who is also head of the Exhibit Committee, said "This is the first year we've had anything hke this. Students don't realize they're stealing from themselves." Rumbalski, added that the thefts could result in a curtailment of benefits that students have become acfCont. on Page 3) BY HOLL Y WILUAMS Students with housing problems may soon find relief, according to SCC President Phil Burge. Burge is in the process of setting up an off-campus housing referral service. Burge said that the service will begin later this semester, and it is hoped that it will be in full force next semester. The housing service will provide a listing of offcampus housing in the Lock Haven area, for the use of prospective LHSC tenants. Included in the service will be information about the type of housing available, and general information concerning the renting process. Students Start Television News Station On LIHSC Campus By B W BAKER Staff Writer The latest in news information available to the students of Lock Haven State College is now on the airwaves of television. The channel 13 Action News Team recently began broadcasting over the cable system of Lock Haven State. Head anchorman Jeff Fleishman got the show off the ground approximately three weeks ago devising a staff of journalism and nonjournalism members to bring the electronic medium of TV closer to the student body. Unlike newspapers, television is a three-dimensional form. of media, which requires a lot more than merely reading in front of a camera. Fleishman said there are at least five hours of work put in before the show even goes on the air. A very important part of the production of the show are the people behind the scenes consisting of news writers, directors, and technical engineers. Writers must gather news from every source which includes scanning newspapers and taking wire-copy off of teletype machines while also keeping updates on campus news. This must all be put together into a well-written script. . Directors. , and floor managers are required to block out each section of the show. Their main concern centers around precise camera shots and making sure that the announcers are on the proper lens at the proper time. Technical people busy themselves by setting up sound equipment, working switchers, and operating cameras. Fleishman stated the reason for starting a new show on campus was "to establish a bifunctional method or system in which students can be made aware of news, both on and off campus." The show gives its viewers a variety of. informa- tion taking them from inter- anchor team. He completed a national dilemmas to the go- news internship program this ings on in Sullivan Hall. summer at WNEP TV ChanAside from the news, the nel 16, where he wrote and latest in sports and weather reported news for the 6:00 information is made and 11:00 shows. He also covered the Democratic Naavailable. Special features are also tional Convention in New presented that deal with York City this summer. Kim Pettingill also has proreports of extraordinary topics such as, "The Model- fessional experience. She has ing Look of the 80's" and worked as a radio reporter and comes to the staff with "The Robot Revolution." Following all the work of extensive business adpreparing the news for a ministrative experience. broadcast comes the actual Like Pettingill, Clarence presentation of the show. An Washington also has profesexperienced team of broad- sional experience. casters is made available to Washington worked for a viewers. radio station outside of Fleishman heads the news Johnstown this summer where he served as a reporter and newswriter. Marty Myers adds his own wit and humor to bring off an enjoyable and informative sports broadcast. Myers covers everything from the latest in college basketball to the wrestling mats of Lock Haven. Tim Cisco, a former radio announcer, adds a touch of historical background to a sometimes accurate weather broadcast. The action news team also presents investigative reports given by Mike Polandick and Cathy Wert. They report the news of a dif^rent beat; ex(cont. on pg. 3) Friday, March 13, 1981 Page 2 EDITORIAL BisiBtzuniiunBuitt By JEFF FLEISHMAN Edttor-In-CMef It has come to our attention that some students have no idea or conception of the objectives of an editorial, or the functioning of a campus newspaper. This editorial is designed to shed some interpretive light on the operation of a campus publication. First of all. an editorial is the opinion of the paper on a certain topic, usually written by a member of the editorial staff. The editorial is a two-dimensional theme that is fabricated and weaved with facts and opinions. The goal of the editorial is to open the reader to a specific side of a situation, so the reader is able to take a stand on the issue. The editorial can be extremely radical, using strong language, or can be softly subtle. However in both cases, a point, a strong point, must be expressed. A recent letter to the editor is a perfect example of the lack of knowledge some students have toward the newspaper industry. This letter stated that our editorial did nothing but, "criticize the SCC." Well that was quite observant, wasn't it? That was the exact purpose of the editorial, to strike out, harshly, we might add, toward the SCC for the manner and lack of deliberance with which they handled a very important issue (the bookstore mark-up). The letter also stated, "your editorials should stimulate conversation between students about campus issues." Boy, we really laughed at this one. It so happens that the gentleman who wrote the letter outrageously argued with three members of the Eagle Eye staff about the editorial last Friday. If that isn't stimulating conversation, we don't know what is. Furthermore, this same individual was aggravated because we don't print national or international news in our publication. We would like to inform this individual that we are a campus newspaper covering campus events. We are not qualified to cover Iran. Washington, or the Soviet Union. However, if that gentleman would be so kind as to chip in toward the effort, we would be glad to send a crew to Moscow and wire the news back every Tuesday and Friday. But until the SCC gets rich enough to send us, you lljtdst have to read the New York Times for that kind of information. Rumor has it that they,(NY Times), are pretty good at that kind of stuff. Finally, the letter says that a certain passage in the editorial is "an excellent example of irresponsible journalism." How can the author say what irresponsible journalism is when he doesn't even know what responsible journalism is? By the way, the gentleman also suggested that the editor be removed from the Eagle Eye staff. To that we answer, highly improbable. What students fail to understand is that sometimes Oinewspaper has to get nasty and mean to get its point across. Take a look at Watergate, the Pentagon Papers, and ABSCAM. If the press didn't strike out against these issues in the manner in which it did, where would we be today? The newspaper business has the title of "watchdog" of the government, and we all know watchdogs have extremely sharp teeth. AEnfinminsnsniBunBniinBnisii To the Editor, Nah, I don't even mind kickin' out a buck to buy rings for our nationally known soccer team. Let's face it, they put us on the map...outside of Pennsylvania. When someone says "Oh God, you go to Lock Haven?" We know we can always retaliate with "Well, we have an excellent soccer team." That makes more sense than some of the movies and other "wonderful activities" our $51 goes to. How about takin' some of our money and buying at least a half dozen good typewriters. It would come in handy for those who don't need them enough to buy one, those who can't afford one, and those who refuse to pay someone to type a papwr. Put them in the library where they can easily be available for students to use. I wouldn't expect the officers to understand; It makes too much sense. What do you say Phil? Name wittield upon request Commentary By LOIS BLUMENTHAL What is the place where people go to socialize, and end up getting drunk with the people with whom they came? You've guessed it - A Frat Party! A frat party is a crowded room where the B.C. just begins to cover the nauseating stench of stale beer. I went to a frat party last weekend. I thought that I would do something "new and different" to celebrate my 18th birthday. I was shocked and a little bit annoyed to find that a frat party is one of the few places in PA. where people under age 21 are allowed to drink up enough liquid courage to grope around with the rearends of passing women. By the time participants have drunken themselves into a coma to forget last weeks woes, there is not enough room for them to fall to below an 85° angle to the floor. Music crashed out of a speaker at levels high enough to throw an unsuspecting victim into the throes of deafness. I was lucky, 1 escaped soon enough to save some of my hearing. The next time a student goes into a blank stare when you ask him his name, don't assume he's stoned. He probably spent his weekend at Sigma Pi. A nnouncements COME TO THE MOUNTAINS - Top summer co-ed camp in Poconos. June 26 -August 22. Waterfront (WSI), Drama, Photo and Film Making, Canoeing, Cross Country, Sailing, Bike Leader, Nature and Hiking, Water Ski, Athletics. Good salary. Call Pine Forest Camp (215) 224-2100 or write llOA Benson-fiast, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Seniors... those who had pictures taken in Febrtiary - your proofs are in. Pick them up in the Publications Office. This Week's Movie: WHICH WAY IS UP? A Richard Pryor comedy is this Sunday's SCC fihn (Sloan, 7 & 9 p.m.). It's all Pryor (he plays three different parts) and he's a funny man. SQUARE DANCE; TonightFriday, March 13th in Bentley Lounge at 8:00 pm. S .50 donation fee. Come like a farmer for a super, hillAttention Seniors... All in- billying, foot stomping time. quiries concerning senior proofs should be directed to Mr. Bob Harer, the HELP! This semester I have photographer, in Jersey a job, but I'm still too stingy to willlingiy pay round trip Shore, Pa. at 398-0320. busfare to NYC or to Long Island. If you have a car and Any organization that wants are heading in that direction booths for fund-raising for for spring break, please call Quiet Wednesday should me. I'm willing to help pay submit a request to Greg for gas. CuUison in the SCC Office. If you can help me, please call: Lois, ext. 3664. THE CRUCIBLE ,Lock Haven's literary magazine will be accepting submissions until March 15. All submissions, both poems and fictions, must be typed to be considered for publication. There is an envelope at the bottom of the PUB near the publication office. The Blue House is having a party on Friday, March 13th at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. One Bedroom for rent one block from college. Color TV, kitchen privileges. 748-4509 (10 to 5) Election for new R.H.A. officers will be held on April 29th. Applications for secretary and business manager and petitions for other offices can be picked up from your current President or V.P. in residing dorm. Deadline for all interested will be April 20th. ^Ae ^€ia4e \ 9^/a€4fi^ . By JONATHAN BRAVARD It has been one of those weeks. I tell you, it's awful hard to think about coming back to school in the Fall when you are surrounded by luney's or wiffleballs as a friend once called them. Maybe it's just a bad case of "sophomore blues" but I am really getting sick of this damn place. 1 can't tell you how glad I am that spring break is almost here. I guess that it bothers me that some of my profs are driving me insane. Prof "A" likes to walk into class late and walk back and forth in front of the class lecturing and asking esoteric questions. Then he has the audacity to keep us overtime. Next is Prof " B " who reminds me of both Dagwood Bumstead and Dennis the Menace. Prof "B's" bad jokes are enough to drive a man to drink, if 1 had the money I would. Finally there is Prof "C", this man is always happy. Now don't take me wrong there is nothing wrong with being happy all the time, it's just early in the morning. At least these professors aren't as bad as some of the ones I had last semester. Last semester I had a drunk, a drug addict who got his stuff from a kid in my class, and one who smoked pot before class. 1 told a friend the other day that when the circus came to town I was going to join up. He gave me a funny look and said "You are giving this up just so you can shovel elephant shit?" I quickly answered "It's better than having it shoveled at me." Maybe I'm being too harsh on these people, but I don't think so. If they have to go to these lengths to be able to teach they shouldn't be teaching. Yeah, I know I been over that area once already, but I have to keep the pot boiling somehow. With that in mind I will leave you with a quote from one of my favorite T.V. shows. "Beam me up, Scotty. There's no "ntelligent life on this planet." Live long and prosper folks. Bacon Review BY MARY KELLY A very talented and amusing Philadelphia born man brought entertainment to the students sitting in Price Auditorium on Tuesday night. Michael Bacon created a unique atmosphere when he presented his songs to the small audience. He talked about his life, his travels, and life's situations and then played songs that illustrated these. He presented the very first piece he ever wrote which the audience enjoyed immensely. The most touching song he played was Bring in the Clowns on which he accompanied himself on the cello. The cello's sound combined with Bacon's voice almost brought tears to the audience's eyes. After a soft love song, he quickly changed the tone by playing swift, comical tunes that made the students laugh. He also played other artists'songs like James Taylor and Carol King. His favorite artist is James Taylor and Bacon's voice is similar to Taylor's. Although the lighting was poor because a projector was used instead of stage lights. Bacon ignored it and played just as professionally as if he was in the Spectrum. It was a shame that there wasn't that many students in the audience. Students that didn't make the concert were truly missing out on something valuable that their activity fee is paying for. Mary Bentley, who warmed up for Bacon, was also very entertaining. She played so well, that she popped a guitar string. Luckily, it was on her last song, so students didn't miss too much of her entertainment. 1 The Lock Havan Stat* Coiiaga EAGLE EYE An independent Student Newspaper The Eagle Eye Is published twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday) iday) by . he Media Council of Lock Haven State College. The Publications Office Is located on the ground floor of the Parson Union Building. Phone (717) 893-2334. The Editorial Staff encourages letters and commentaries. All contributions must be signed, but names will be withheld from publication upon request. The Editor reserves the right to ask contrlbutora to edit or rewrite their materiai if It is considered libelous, incoherent or too lengthy. Tho Editorial Staff meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Article assignments will be given at Ihat time. Press deadlines are 12 noon Mondays and Thursdays. EDITOn-JN-CHIEF Jett Flelehmen MANAQINQ EDITOR Ellen Heem QRAPHICS EDITORS tfick Baker Mery Kelly QENERAL MANAQER Kim Pettingill FACULTY ADVISOR Or. Seundre Hyl>el» NEWS EDITOR Pam Yoblonski SPORTS EDITORS Bob Beker :Marty My'"' PHOTOQRAPHY EDITOR Evan Petee STAFFWRITER Marty Uyere Friday, March 13, 1981 Page 3 Sociology Offers Wide Variety of People Courses By Shawn Bingman Have ypu ever wondered why some people react one way in certain situations and others react in different ways? Are you interested in learning why? If so, you're probably a sociology major. Sociology has been a major offered here, at LHSC, for approximately 10 years. Sociology majors receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with a concentration in sociology. There are approximately 35 sociology majors at LHSC. Sociology majors must take nine semester hours of sociology and anthropology courses beyond the introductory level. Plus they must take six more semester hours in sociology courses. The two required courses are the Sociological Theory and Sociological Research. According to Dr. Charles DeSanto, Chairperson of the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department, the most popular courses selected by sociology majors, and other majors for that matter are; juvenile delinquency, criminology, marriage and the family, race relations, and social problems. These courses are so popular that the Sociology Department has a very big burden on its shoulders. They provide a lot of services for various majors other than their own. Education majors take sociology courses such as juvenile delinquency. Physical Education majors also take sociology courses. People interested in working in cities might be interested in taking race rela- Writing Center Helps Students Witli Problems By fAM YOBLONSKI News Editor Shelves of books along the walls, strains of Mozart in the background, and Shakespeare looking over it all-this is not the personal study belonging to some wealthy intellectual, this is the new Writing Center located in Raub 409. The Writing Center was designed to give help to anyone who thinks they need assistance with their writing. It is also used by students who just want to find a quiet place where they can write in peace. The Writing Center is stocked with how-to books, dictionaries, thesauruses, self-instructional cassette tapes, handbooks, and worksheets. It is also stocked with tutors, who can meet students on an individual basis or in regular sessions, or provide on-the-spot help for a student having trouble. It also has an available typewriter. Carolyn Perry, Director of the Writing Center, said the idea for the center came from a group of teachers who met at Sieg Conference last year. These teachers set up the center, and donated books and other materials for it. Perry said that "students really do have a need to improve their writing," and that the services offered at the center cover "all phases of the writing process." She added that even the background music has been shown by research that it helps with writing. Another benefit of the center. Perry added, is that it is free. To date, 61 students, from all grades, have used its services. The center has been open since the beginning of the semester. Hours are from 9:00 to 4:30 daily, and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday nights. Shop 748-9635 53 Bellefonte Ave. OPEN SKATING Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 7 PM Late Skate FrLtSaLIOPMIAM EXERSKATE Fun & Fitness Every Wed. 10 to Noon Did Follc's Night We make a 26" S u b that wili feed four tiungry people for only $5.95 Plus, all of your favorite Every Thursday 7-10 pm Internships for sociology majors are at such places as the Williamsport Work Release Program which deals with probation, the Huntington Prison, the local police, personnel work, and Housing (cont. from page 1) vice. Burge said that he has not received any direct complaints about landlords and housing, although he has heard much about the problem. Burge said that he thinks that the reason the SCC has not received any complaints is because students feel that the SCC can't do anything about the housing problem. Burge said that with the start of the new housing referral service, the SCC will be able to do something about the problem, and that the SCC does care about solving the housing problem. TV Station (con't from page I) ploring topics such as cancerous wedding rings, and the Scarsdale murder trial. A new special segment every Friday is a movie review by Dr. William Reich. Presenting movie buffs with the latest in films available in Lock Haven and State College, Reich adds his own flavor in reviewing the entire production. Fleishman also pointed out that the major force behind the technical scene is Mr. Leo Ritter. "Without Leo, we would never be able to broadcast. His experience and insight is valued by all," Fleishman said. He also credits a staff that puts in a lot of hours during the day to insure that the show will be aired by 5 p.m. The Action News Team is young and growing. They hope their audience will be growing in numbers, as they attempt to bring students the latgsMnjijwynJgjjjjjjjjjjj Skateland The IN PLACE for your