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J UNIATIAN H U N T I N G D O N , P E N N S Y L V A N I A SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 JUNIATA COLLEGE VOLUME 89, ISSUE 1 Increased security: A Juniata priority kicked around, but some of the inclined to lock their individual Christina Gongaware details are still being worked out room doors. Director of Security In the wake of several school right now,” Launtz said. Rocco Panosetti Jr. said not to do shootings and increased securi- As for using the electronic key- so is simply “inviting people into ty awareness across the country, pad on the newly installed locks as the rooms.” Juniata is making several security an alternative way of entry, Launtz Panosetti also said, “Students changes on campus. said, “We are not going to uti- need to understand that even Residence halls are undergo- lize that option.” He believes that though outside doors may be ing several major changes. While swiping an identification card will secured, individual room doors Lesher is currently the only dorm be the most effective method. need to be secured as well. Stu- to lock at 10 p.m., all halls will Although security will be dents have to take charge of their soon require a card swipe to gain increased with this development, own security first. Security is access, 24 hours a day. one of the concerns of the adminis- everyone’s responsibility.” Installation of new card swipe tration in locking all residence halls units was completed at Tussey was that fewer students would be continued page 3 and Terrace Halls this month. Tim Launtz, the director of residential life, said that his office is awaiting Founder's Hall renovations the proper training from manufac- turers to make the full switch. begin early next year Launtz also said that the new system will be running on a “pilot The north wing, currently con- program.” Therefore only when all M. Piazza taining the Registrar’s office will issues with the new procedure are Starting in February 2008, also be demolished and rebuilt. worked out will any other build- Founder’s Hall will be completely “Areas that are now not func- Christopher Shannon / Juniatian ings be converted. renovated. The final result will be tioning properly will be renovated It remains unclear what will On September 11, workers installed new locks on Tussey and Terrace a fully functional four story build- and enhanced to allow the build- happen when a student may not and Sherwood dorms. It is planned that eventually all dorms will receive ing. The new main entrance will ing to once again be the center of have his or her ID card and needs the new locks, TnT and Sherwood got the locks early as part of trial face the campus quad, like the von campus,” said President Thomas to enter a building. “There are program. Liebig Center for Science. Kepple. several different options that we’ve New classrooms and offices will During the renovations, all tives are also chosen in elections be constructed, while still retaining the offices will be moved out of Student Government conducted within those groups. elements of the building’s original Founders and into other buildings The president, vice president design, including the bell tower. around campus. The president and secretary of the executive The entire project will cost eight will move into the first floor of the New elections, new plans th board are elected by voters in the million dollars. Four million will Baker House on 17 Street. The general student body. The treasurer come from a loan, the other half provost’s office will move into the gives clubs the money they need and the IT positions are appointed from alumni and other donations. second floor of Beeghly Library. Claire Williams to run events. and approved by the Senate. The The south part of Founder’s The registrar, academic support Many read announcements for There are 36 senators who have gender ratio of senators is near that is attached to the tower will services and the dean of students student government meetings and 26 votes between them and a five- 50:50. only have its interior renovated. offices will all move to the base- wonder what the group does. Oth- member executive board who only Any student can bring an issue Changes include new energy con- ment of von Liebig. ers wonder how they can become votes in the case of a tie. Most sen- to the Senate. When asked how serving paint, lighting, heating and None of the people moving are involved. Student government ators are elected by the communi- to contact student government, flooring. complaining though. Instead, they represents the student voice and ties they represent. For example, Shawn Rumery, president of the The east side will be torn down are excited about the changes that interests to other, higher boards on each class elects its own officials. and replaced with conference campus. Student government also The JAB and RA seat representa- continued page 5 rooms and gathering spaces. continued page 7 First Friends program Through the Arch? Student film at Clifton Unsung Heroes E e Du Making your fi rst friend The legend is that no Junior Wylie Earnhart Some Juniata athletes are s at Juniata College is one has ever success- debuted his short fi lm at used to receiving press. Is S i sometimes diffi cult. A fully stormed through the local Iris Film Festi- Here's one who isn't, but s Nhi new program seeks to the Cloister arch. Is the val and took home hon- defi nitely deserves it. change that. legend fact or fi ction? ors. t I see page 2 see page 3 see page 11 see page 16 - 2 - NEWS & FEATURES Juniatian SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Increased technology appearing on campus five seconds and it is the most annoying thing in the world,” said sophomore Gillian Thomas. Sara Cieslewicz said Fusco. Students should not hit tice for presentations and the com- CATPro If not updated within 24 hours, the X to log off the appserver. They puter towers are not available to the user will be quarantined. The The Computer Network Servic- should log off each and every time them in classrooms, they can rent CATPro is a program used to quarantined user will not be taken es (CNS) has incorporated several to ensure speedy access to their laptops from the help desk in the control network access by con- off the network and can still access changes and updates to the cam- fellow students. Brumbaugh Academic Center. necting students to a registration the necessary update sites to regain pus’ network this year including Even with the new laptop plans, server. Without registration, Inter- full access. Quarantine is simply a the Client Assessment Tool Pro- The Mobility Initiative there will be at least one public lab net and network access are severe- safety precaution. fessional (CATPro), laptops for all in each building Brumbaugh will ly limited. The benefits of the program are faculty, a Help Desk Online Work Fusco also addressed the cam- have three public labs, Patel said. A week prior to the start of class- that it prevents the computer from Order system, Microsoft Office pus’ new “mobility initiative.” He The mobility initiative presents es, hardware malfunctioning and getting viruses, keeps Windows up 2007 and tweaks to the Mailbox explained that in general, the Col- one severe disadvantage; there configuration problems involving to date and updates anti-virus soft- system. lege wants to move toward a more are not enough physical power the way the network works affect- ware. Patel said that these prevent mobile computing environment. ports around campus. If a stu- ed the initial use of CATPro. All virus attacks from spreading to the Appserver This will affect classrooms, work- dent attends a nearly two hour Secure Networks, Inc., the creator entire network. spaces, labs, etc. course on a Tuesday or Thursday of CATPro, visited the campus “If they [students] don’t update, The grumble amongst students To begin the initiative, CNS rec- for example, her computer battery during move-in weekend to make it will keep nagging them to a few weeks ago was that signing ommended to this year’s incoming may not last without having access sure it was working properly after update. That is all it takes. Just on and off the appserver took an first-year students that they should to a power jack to plug into. The it was fixed. update and restart your computer,” exceptionally long time. At times bring laptops to campus. “I am solution would require a campus CATPro checks to see if a per- said Patel. many thought that it was quicker comfortable saying that out of the wide renovation project partnered sonal computer is registered and up Fusco said, “If you have a legit to just shut down the computer students who brought computers with maintenance. to date. If it is not, it “quarantines” copy of Windows, keep up on your entirely. this fall over 90 percent brought Some professors do not want the user. A little square box will updates. Update your anti-virus “The library was where most laptops,” said Fusco. their students to bring laptops for pop up in the bottom right hand package, then there should be no of the complaints came from. Administration is discussing fear of the easily distracting oppor- corner of the user’s screen, alerting way you shouldn’t pass.” For some accounts it was taking whether the College will make it tunities it presents. Fusco said, “If him of a necessary update. Fusco said that last year Juniata forever, literally going for hours mandatory for the next incoming they don’t want to pay attention, Students have complained about did not have the capabilities to run and not logging off. We found class to bring laptops. that’s their choice regardless if a the alert’s repeated appearance. some configuration settings on the Fusco said that he assures the computer is in the room.” “The quarantine box pops up every continued page 5 appserver environment that have campus that alternative solutions been corrected, fixing the prob- will be available for those who, lem,” said David Fusco, director due to financial or other con- "First Friends" builds relationships between of technology operations. straints, cannot bring one. Low The main reason behind the interest lease options are also international and domestic students problems was that people were not being researched for those who logging out of the system, espe- meet certain financial aid require- cially people on their own personal ments. The help desk owns 10 machines. PCs and five Macs. Though it is naturally like to participate in, but group, and small group salsa les- Kazia Eastep Jigar Patel, the student man- a limited supply, if the students are that they might be intimidated to sons for the dance group. ager of the Teaching, Learning encouraged/made to bring laptops, “When you go to a new place, do in a study-abroad setting. Ultimately, Blankenship hopes and Technology center (TLT), there will be less of a need to rent the first friends you make are the First Friends provides a great that the subcategories could be explained further that the appserv- computers on campus. most difficult,” said Keith Blan- solution with a new group set- introduced to the pre-existing er is made up of four servers. One Another step in the initiative kenship, Tussey and Terrace resi- up. Group configuration is based activity groups on campus. For server used to be able to load one began with all faculty members dent director and international ser- on student hobbies. There are example, the sports and outdoors profile (a username and password) receiving a personal laptop this vices coordinator. This statement now six subcategories including group might be introduced to the 60 times before it killed the con- summer. The computer towers about friendship is the founda- conversational partners, sports and RSO of the same genre, Laughing nection. Each time a user signed and podiums currently in many tion for First Friends, a program outdoors, food and cooking, com- Bush. on, it routed her to a different classrooms will eventually be designed by the International munity service, music and dance When interviewed, participat- server depending upon load bal- removed. Programs office to help better and books, film and art. ing students, both international and ance. Now it has been cut down to The faculty will tote their per- incorporate international students The program as a whole plans domestic, were open-minded and loading a profile only two times. If sonal laptops to classrooms in place into the Juniata College commu- on meeting the first Friday of enthusiastic about potential First a student tries to log in again after of using the current towers. The nity. Blankenship is one of sev- every month. The subgroups will Friends activities. There was a not logging out, a message will be towers will be recycled. They will eral staff members responsible for also have their own individual get- common consensus that the pro- sent warning them to log off the be re-distributed to staff members making this “old” program seem togethers throughout the year. gram will be hugely beneficial to next time they use the appserver. that need newer technology. Or the so new. The overall program meetings all students involved. This change results in a speedier towers will become fundamental First Friends stemmed from a will probably take place in the The last meeting of First Friends log in and out times each, about 30 machines for the appserver. pre-existing program that matched form of off-campus outings. These had nearly 50 to 60 students in seconds. A user that is still logged The mobility initiative is a grad- international students studying in events will likely be planned based attendance. Nearly all internation- onto a computer cannot log onto a ual process. Towers have not yet Juniata’s Intensive English Pro- on American culture and current al students on campus are current- different one. If tried, the computer been removed in any of the class- gram with a domestic Juniatian events at the same time. For ly involved. Program coordinators will freeze. rooms. Professors have started as an assigned conversation part- example, in October, there might say that ideally, there would be a Fusco said, “Basically it hangs using their laptops in classrooms. ner. After weighing the pros and be a Halloween activity or a fall- one-to one1ratio of international your session, making the memory In a month, they will be asked cons of this partnership structure, themed hayride. and domestic members. being held by the computer clog for feedback thus leading to the the International Programs Office Proposed future activities for the Those interested in becoming the server. If enough people do next step. It is tentative that some came up with an ingenious tran- sub-groups include a soccer game involved with the program should this, the server runs out of mem- podium machines will be removed sitional idea. The office decided outing for the sports and outdoors e-mail Blankenship at Blankek@ ory.” over Christmas Break. to link international and domestic group, an international film view- juniata.edu. “Everything seems to be fixed,” If students wish to prac- students in activities they would ing for the books, film and art VOLUME 89, ISSUE 1 Juniatian NEWS & FEATURES - 3 - Tightened precautions on campus Emergency notifi cation system continued from page 1 We would like to notify you that Juniata will be providing Freshman Jennifer Wright feels to a Web site that would register that sort of system would work an Emergency Notification System that is done over your cell phone via a text message. that these changes are in alignment their numbers. A test will be run at to “deter crime” and protect the with what is happening around the least once every semester and the student body. The Emergency Notification System will be utilized only in country. “We have a safe cam- program has already begun. “It is a tremendous responsibil- the case of a campus or personal emergency, important alerts pus, but why not make it even A campus-wide alarm system ity to be opening buildings. [The will be sent to the cell phone number you have provided us safer? Nobody is going to be at a has similarly been installed to task] takes officers off of the streets with. This number will ONLY be used for this purpose and does disadvantage as long as they have ensure that even those on campus where they should be,” he said. “If not imply permission to use this contact source for any other their ID cards with them, which without cell phones will be aware you’re not out there patrolling, purpose. most people have anyway,” she of an emergency situation. things just may happen.” said. When asked one thing that To sign up for the Emergency Notification System , we ask Senior Nicole Fabo agreed. It he would change about security that you go to https://secureweb.juniata.edu/forms/datasheet. will definitely be hard to get used Students have to take at Juniata, Panosetti said that he html and provide the information as asked for in the first two to, but it is probably for the best charge of their would love to modify the com- questions of the “Emergency Information” section. because of everything that has placency in community members own security fi rst. ~E-mail from Office of Residential Life, Aug. 27 happened, like Virginia Tech,” she who believe that a large-scale trag- said. Security is everyone's edy could never happen at such a Campus officials are also responsibility. small, quiet school. updating security policies. Begin- Panosetti said, “Look at Col- Storming the Arch ning with the “Virginia Tech Com- umbine. [It’s] not too different mittee,” created by Juniata shortly These alterations have all been from Huntingdon. The Amish after the incident, College offi- put into place with the hope that schoolhouse shooting--who would One man debunks the myth cials met to rethink and revise the communication will be as orga- have thought that something like current “Emergency Operations nized and efficient as possible, that could have happened?” Plan.” using all of the resources available, To prevent such events from pecting, completely astonished Laura Hess According to Panosetti, an according to Panosetti. occurring, Juniata’s “Virginia upperclassman defenders. “active shooter policy” is just one Tightening precautions in aca- Tech Committee” discussed many According to campus legend, Kraft said that the run ended of the latest steps taken by the demic buildings have also become options, including arming the and the Juniata homepage, no stu- on the other side of the arch and school. The policy would inform a priority. Panosetti said that JCPD. Panosetti says that a final dent has ever successfully stormed screams of victory and anger erupt- faculty and staff of the steps need- although “everything is motivated decision has not been made, and the arch. ed from everyone at the event. ed in such an emergency situation by funding,… we do the best with that it would most likely be a Daniel Kraft (’76) disputes those A fellow classmate, John Casp, to ensure that no one is left unin- the resources we have.” judgment made by the board of claims. Kraft, maintains that dur- corroborated Kraft’s story. Casp formed. Panosetti believes that, in the trustees. ing his freshman year, in 1972, a admitted that the memory of his An electronic notification sys- future, an electronic locking sys- Panosetti said, “Every college small group of freshmen, includ- freshman Storming is a little fuzzy, tem has also been established. The tem in academic buildings that and university is going through ing himself, did make it through because he had a “few beers that system would send text messages would lock and open doors at a the same process right now. It the arch. day before the Storming.” Casp to registered cell phones to alert certain times each day will be may seem like a hassle now, but When interviewed, Kraft was only a bystander by a friend’s the campus community of any the key to increased productiv- in the long run the results will be described everything like it was suggestion, but he remembers the dangers on site. Students received ity for the Juniata College Police great.” an e-mail in late August with a link Department (JCPD). He said They saw a huge kid, known only as Early preparation for Empty Bowls event "The Freak," run around the corner of Cloister carrying a fl aming American fl ag. something that happened just a burning flag, the guys charging few days ago, not 35 years in the through successfully, and a few past. He told his story to let Juniata others being hurt. know that storming the arch isn’t Other members of impossible. Kraft’s class don’t remember all Kraft said that the 1972 Storm- details of their freshmen storming ing began like most. The first three for a number of reasons, including runs were disastrous for the new that it was 35 years ago. Most of freshmen. Bodies were bruised those interviewed recalled some- and battered. He said that the one storming successfully while freshmen’s hopes were diminish- they were here. Many remem- ing. bered their class specifically being Then, out of nowhere, onlookers the rebels that actually did it. heard someone scream at the top Classmates of 1976 also recall a of his lungs. Next, they saw a huge very different Storming compared kid, known only by the nickname, to today’s version of the tradition. “The Freak,” run around the cor- They said that then, Storming was ner of Cloister carrying a flaming no small feat. Christopher Shannon / Juniatian American flag. From the 1940s to 1972, Celina Isenberg throws a bowl at the "pot shop" during an Empty Bowls preparation event on Sept. 14. Several freshmen fell in behind Storming the Arch was not an Volunteers began stockpiling bowls now to ensure that they have enough for the spring's Empty Bowls “The Freak” and his burning flag. charity event. They plowed through the unsus- continued page 4 - 4 - NEWS & FEATURES Juniatian SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Sex Signals: which ones are you sending? Performance discusses the college dating scene and how easily amicable situations turn uncomfortable Sarah Ruggiero surprised.” a positive way for students to be Shockingly, one in four col- engaged about being educated on On Saturday, Sept. 15, Sex lege women are victims of rape or a difficult topic,” said Hunter.“We Signals, the performance, opened attempted rape. The majority of need to work on prevention so that to a full house in the Halbritter reported victims and offenders are is it not an issue.” Center for Performing Arts. This of college age. Rape victimization The Health and Wellness Cen- two person performance employed is highest among 16-19 year olds. ter provides services to people who humorous improvisation and cre- 85% of these rapes on campus are have been assaulted. There is free, ated realistic dialogue between stu- acquaintance rapes, meaning, the individual counseling where students. By educating while enter- victims knew their attackers. The dents can confide in private coun- taining, Sex Signals engaged the risk of rape is four times higher for selors during private sessions. audience in discussions concern- women aged 16-24 than for any Showalter’s affiliation with ing dating and serious life issues. It other age group. College students Huntingdon House also provides also illustrated how certain playful falls directly into this category and an off campus outlet as well. acts that regularly occur on college need to be aware of the possibili- “Students who don’t wish to go campuses can lead to assault. ties of assault, no matter how awk- through the school for help can Basically, the performance ward the subject. feel safe in coming off campus and began with a candid conversation According to Hunter, these top- keeping their issues private,” said between a male and female. “They ics are typically avoided. She feels Showalter. kept it on a college level that we that since it was put out there The Health and Wellness Center could totally relate to,” said fresh- on a nonthreatening environment was pleased with this production man attendee, Laura Fisher. at Sex Signals, people came and and its attendance. “We had over Equipped with personal, hand learned. 300 ‘stop’ signs that were taped to held stop signs, individual audi- “I believe this is a strong issue the bottom of chairs… and still did ence members were able to hold on every college campus. Sta- not enough have enough for every- up stop signs when they personally tistically speaking, these things one due to the positive response,” felt that the performers were going are happening. This proved as said Hunter. too far. “It was really nice that they had the student body interact the entire Alumnus claims storming time with the ‘stop’ cards, asking for pick up lines and asking what victory... 35 years later they should do in the situation. They were really funny and interesting to learn from,” Health and continued from page 3 Wellness Center intern, Heather McMinn. organized event. It was not a 10 times more dangerous. Defend- Juniata’s Health and Wellness supervised one either. The day of ers did more than just tackle the Christopher Shannon / Juniatian Center scheduled the performance storming was chosen randomly. freshmen before throwing them off in an effort to make campus more On September 15 the Health and Wellness Center brought Sex Signals to Not one female student defended Cloister’s brick walls. They used aware of how sexual assault can Juniata in order to educate students about sexual assault. The show has or stormed. There were essentially super-rigged shaving cream guns be defined. Sex Signals defined been performed over 1000 times at over 400 different locations. Pictured no rules. Stormers were not on and high pressure water sprayers assault as conduct of a sexual or above, Amber Kelly and John Mallory illustrate how easily the sexes get the grassy lawn that cushions the to fire at the freshmen. They threw indecent nature toward another their signals crossed! Both Kelly and Mallory have extensive training in unsuccessful who are thrown to eggs, water and other items from person that is accompanied by interactive theatre and sexual assault education. the ground today. Then students the windows. actual or threatened physical force stormed the arch from the opposite The offense was “freshmen or that induces fear, shame, or Wellness Center provided students alter. side, fighting up the Cloister steps only.” It was not a huge group of mental suffering. Contradicting with a sexual assault information According to Hunter, the first and landing on concrete. guys, and there was not any pre- what many people think, assault session, usually geared toward weekend on campus is the most At the time, all residence game planning. does not have to include physical freshmen. Every year the session crucial. Therefore the talk was held halls on campus were single gen- Libby Beiler, (’76) described harm. It can be mental or social showed a low attendance rate. as early as possible in the semester der dorms. Cloister was an all- Storming in 1972 as, “a very scary as well. The program was organized by in order to prepare students for male dorm. According to Kraft, and brutal event. My friends and I McMinn said, “Most people Denise Showalter and Pat Hunt- being on their own. those who lived there defended the watched the whole thing in hor- probably do not report assault er. Showalter is a sexual assault McMinn said, “Everyone is arch “with their lives.” Defenders ror from the back of the Swigart because they are embarrassed, counselor who helps local victims ready to go out and experience were all upperclassmen (the only music building.” may not remember it, may not through her work at Huntingdon something new without parents criteria for participation). The only Beiler said, “Here’s to hoping know if it is actually considered House, the local nonprofit domes- around and no supervision. They official group involved was the that particular tradition is long assault, or may think they are over- tic violence shelter for women and are hell bent on meeting new football team, and even that was gone!” analyzing the situation. Also, they children of Huntingdon County., , people no matter what it takes. not really a full team effort said The tradition may not be gone, usually know the person they were Hunters is a Health and Wellness Although we do have call boxes Kraft. but if Dan Kraft’s story holds, per- assaulted by or raped by, so they Center counselor. and security that walk and drive Storming was not the campus- haps the myth around it will be. are less likely to say anything “These are very important around to make sure everything wide big deal it is today, but it was because they don't want their peers issues and the campus needs to is okay, I think assault occurs on Do you know a secret Juniata story that others should know about? to turn on them.” be aware of how important it is to campus here and pretty much E-mail us at [email protected] for more information! In the past, the Health and attend these things,” said Show- everywhere else. People would be VOLUME 89, ISSUE 1 Juniatian NEWS & FEATURES - 5 - Student government plans for the academic year continued from page 1 executive board, recommended He said that a senior who is friends little,” said Justine Kobeski, chair is due Oct. 1. with J-Crew. stopping by the office in Ellis or e- with many juniors may understand of the committee and executive This year changes were made Rumery said that, in the future, mailing your senators or the mem- their issues but is still not allowed board vice-president. The com- to Block Party; instead of it being student government hopes to move bers of the board. to vote in the junior election. mittee will make a list that will be off campus, students invited Hunt- away from planning events such The student government Web The voting confusion was caused presented to the honorary degree ingdon residents to the football as homecoming and Block Party, site (http://clubs.juniata.edu/stud- in part by the newness of the posi- committee and then the board of game. Community members were but keeping All Class Night. The gov/) has a link for comments. tion, and in part by the constitution trustees. Before the list goes to the given dollar vouchers for the group wants to be a governance concerns or issues can be posted and bylaws’ lack of definition for trustees, the committee hopes to concession stand as well as free organization instead of event plan- on the forums. the process. Rumery said that this gather input from the class using a admission to the game. This event ners. There is also an open floor sec- is an issue student government will poll. The list of possible speakers was put together in conjunction tion at each Senate meeting where discuss during the reconfiguration Winners for the elections were Gerald Prosser, Sexual and Gender Minorities seat, Stu McHenry and students can freely voice their of the Senate. Sophia Suarez, Domestic Minority seats and Subhi AbuAbbas and Bouchra Kachoub, International Stu- issues. All students are welcome Lack of a definition also caused dent seats . Results of the freshman election were Linden Will, president, Blake Colaianne, vice president, and encouraged to attend Senate a problem in the Domestic Minor- Megan McQuillan, secretary and Zach Gordon, treasurer. meetings. Meeting dates are avail- ity elections. Since student govern- able on the student government ment did not state who falls under Web site. The next Senate meeting this category, it wasn’t clear who Technology changes will be on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in Neff could run for the seats. Some ques- Lecture Hall. tioned whether or not international Student government ran elec- students should be allowed to run continued from page 2 tions for the Sexual and Gen- for the domestic seat if they were der Minority seat, the Domestic a religious minority. Since restric- continual update checks with the judgment call— is this prohibiting to use the appserver. The other is Minority seats and the Internation- tions were not officially defined, previous program. Once all stu- me from doing my job or learn- to download the Microsoft com- al Student seats on Sept. 13, and the person in this situation was dents were online and registered, it ing? If so, pick up the phone,” said patibility pack from Microsoft.. the freshman elections on Sept. 18. allowed to run. was not necessary to update again Fusco. Type in “Compatability Pack for To run for any senate seat a signed A possible suggestion for elimi- for the rest of the semester. If AIM isn’t working, or if a user Office” using Google search and petition was required, the number nating this particular confusion in cannot get a new Play Station to the link should pop right up. This of signatures varying depending the future is to divide the domestic Online Work Order System connect to the network, he should strategy worked for Juniatian staff on the seat. This year four people minority seats into one religious use the online work order system. members. ran for the Domestic Minority seat, minority and one racial/ethnic The Help Desk Online Work For orders that do not have a Patel and Fusco also said that one for the Gender Minority seat minority seat. Order system was implemented time constraint use the system, students can buy the ultimate ver- and two for the International seat. Rumery said there is some con- to replace an older internal system but do not expect to get a problem sion of Microsoft Office 2007 for In the freshman election, 11 cern with creating a definition that had been in use for seven to addressed in a timely manner. only $60.00, a product that nor- people vied for the four seats, for these seats. Student govern- eight years. Users should contact the help mally costs around $500.00 for numbers, Rumery said, that were ment does not wish to accidentally “The goal was to find one [sys- desk via phone in emergency situ- non-students. higher than average. All elections exclude someone who fits into the tem] that would allow self-submit- ations only. Interested users should visit were conducted using closed bal- categories. However, the Senate ted work orders,” said Fusco. The Help Desk has processed www.theultimatesteal.com to lots. In the minority elections, can- plans to either produce definitions In the system, a user goes to the approximately 1500 to 1600 work check out the offer. didates were given a chance to of the seats this year or expressly site to submit a ‘ticket’ or work orders in the last six weeks with state their positions, and conduct a state why it does not have them. order. The user gains access to the the new system. A drawback is Web-mail brief Q&A section before the vote Student government has other system via the Arch, or by typing that everybody loves to call the The freshman elections were plans for improvements as well. “help” into the Internet address help extension and to speak with New web-mail features have conducted without controversy. Working together with Residential bar. To submit a ‘ticket,’ one must Heather Bumbarger, the help been installed this semester with The minority seats, however, raised Life, the executive board hopes use the password “JChelp.” desk’s coordinator. more to come. questions and caused confusion. to make the transition to the new This way the user can “They love the personal connec- CNS installed a new spam filter Both could have been caused by key card entry system in residence check the status of the ticket every tion. It has been the only complaint right before school started that several sources. Some were due to halls as smooth as possible. day. A help desk technician updates so to speak. We had to do some- should have lowered the amount confusion from the wording of an Along with the plans for the key or completes the work order and thing though; the volume of calls of spam significantly. e-mail sent out on Sept. 1.That e- cards, student government plans then can track and record it for were enormous,” said Fusco. All campus mailboxes have also mail stipulated that students could to increase the uses for the Gold future use. been made larger this semester, vote in minority elections “only if Cards, such as laundry use in all Another benefit is that Microsoft Office 2007 with room for 500 mega-bytes they [were] members of the com- dorms, use in vending machines the system can be used to assess worth of e-mail. munity.” and stores in town. When asked the computer equipment on cam- The new Microsoft Office Patel divulged a few upcoming Due to the e-mail, allies of the about replacement of card worn pus. For example, it will be able 2007 has been installed to replace items for the campus. On the Web- LGBT community were confused out from use, Rumery said this to tell how many computers are Microsoft Office 2003 on all cam- mail interface there will be one over whether or not they were had yet to be discussed with the running on certain amounts of pus computers. more tab that will post the Baker allowed to vote in the Sexual and board. memory. File compatibility issues arose, menu every day. Patel also recom- Gender minority election. Other plans include revamp- The help desk asks the but have been addressed. A docu- mends checking the Tips tab for Rumery explained that only ing the system for selecting com- campus to submit an order in non- ment created in Office 2007 can- periodically. It explains common members of the LGBT commu- mencement speakers. This year emergency situations. not be read in Office 2003. computer problems, such as how nity were allowed to vote, in order a committee has been formed to “You have to make a There are two solutions. One is to map drives. to insure those voting were those find a speaker. “We are looking being represented by the senators for someone who can connect with The Help Desk Online Work Order System link: in question. To explain, Rumery the students as well as give good http://www.myschoolbuilding.com/myschoolbuilding/itdgateway.asp?acctnum=983068321 used an analogy of class elections. advice and make the class laugh a - 6 - NEWS & FEATURES Juniatian SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Debt drives JC yearbook out of print, new format to be decided for $65. Of the 1460 students The student body is encouraged Students, alumni, faculty, staff their own unique perspectives. Juniatian Staff enrolled, 105 bought books. to visit the Arch forum discussion and administrators would log onto Users could also link to friends’ As a result of diminishing sales Considering those sales num- board to offer feedback on the the site through the “My Juniata” profiles and photos. and growing debt, Juniata’s year- bers and the annual publishing options listed below. The thread page. Individuals could update contact book, The Alfarata, will no lon- cost of $28,000 or more, the Col- to visit is, “Future of Juniata's Once logged on, Juniatians information in their profiles long ger be published in a traditional lege could lose more than $20,000 Yearbook.” Private reactions and/ could upload photos, articles, com- after graduation in order to create a printed and bound form. per year to publish a traditional or suggestions may be e-mailed to ments, videos, art or other mate- more connected alumni base. According to Amy Mathur, the yearbook. This prompted adminis- [email protected]. rial to the page on pre-determined The administration would need Alfarata’s faculty advisor, recent trators and faculty to discuss alter- channels. The College would also to work with the Computer Net- yearbook staffs have worked to native ways to preserve Juniata Option 1: DVD Yearbook post official material from various work Services to ensure server make The Alfarata more modern history. In this format, the yearbook offices on the site. space would allow the continued and appealing, yet sales have not Mathur said that the administra- staff would collect candid pho- Administrators likened this maintenance of each year’s wiki so improved. In 2006-2007, the staff tion and faculty involved in the tos from various students, depart- option to a “Facebook exclusive to that the pages would never expire. created a 200 page, all-color, com- project have discussed two pos- ments, clubs, teams and offices on Juniata.” Groups would exist that This option allows each mem- prehensive yearbook and sold it sible formats for future yearbooks. campus throughout the year. The represented various clubs, sports ber of the Juniata community to staff would ensure complete cov- teams, residence halls or POEs. contribute to the historical preser- erage of traditions, residence hall Group members would be able to vation of each academic year at life, athletics, academic events and write the story of the year from the College. various student activities. Where on campus? The collected photos would then be set to music. The story of the year would be told in voiceovers from campus leaders, seniors or yearbook staff members. The DVD would run much like a slide show in its first year. But future editions would likely include video clips from important events on campus, like Mountain Day or Mr. Juniata. Other possibilities for the DVD yearbook include adding options on the main menu for the year’s collection of articles from www. juniata.edu's main page and athletics pages. The year’s Juniatian newspapers could also be accessed in .pdf form. The DVD yearbook could eventually present a given academic year in a truly multi-media format. Kevin Dundore / Juniatian Option 2: The Juniata Wiki In this format, Juniata students Do you know where the above picture was taken? Send your would control the content of each guess to the Juniatian at [email protected]. Correct answers year’s historical preservation via will go into a random drawing for a random prize. The winner a Web site much like a Wikipedia will be named in the Juniatian's next issue. page. What's in your wallet? Juniata upgrades Gold Card IDs, considers future uses for plastic • The new gold cards have more material in them.This allows the IDs to last longer and resist more damage. • The cards will eventually be needed to gain entry into all residence halls on campus, 24 hours a day. Work started on September 10 on a door lock system in TnT. • Administration has talked with Continental, the current supplier of the laundry machines at Juniata, concerning the use of the gold cards for laundry. No decision has been made at this time. • JCEL is trying to find out if any retailers in town would be willing to start using JC gold cards as credit cards. This is a costly project for the local stores and restaurants. Many businesses will only consider this new addition if the students can somehow guarantee a rise in business in Huntingdon. VOLUME 89, ISSUE 1 Juniatian NEWS & FEATURES - 7 - Founder's Hall Community Service renovations Corner continued from page 1 According to its Web page, Juniata's Community Service are going to occur to Founder’s. renovation plans. Offi ce (CSO) "is dedicated “The only thing we’re worried “We wanted our new space to to promoting civic engage- about is whether students will be be a comfortable and welcoming ment and social responsibil- able to find us,” said Registrar area for students where they are ity through service learning." Athena Frederick.. “We’re mov- not afraid to come in and talk with Community Service and ing last, but still there might be us,” said Clarkson. “So when we Service Learning Coordinator some confusion until everyone spoke to the architect we stressed Shauna Morin and Community gets used to our new place on that we didn’t want a desk directly Outreach Coordinator Anna campus.” in front of the entryway acting as Elias, work with the campus No problems with registration a barrier…[We did want] comfy and Huntingdon communities or similar services should be cre- furniture instead of hard chairs in to create positive changes in our ated by the move, and the office our office space.” local and national environments. will still be fully functional. The building will reflect Juni- The CSO provides numer- “We’re not anticipating any ata’s sustainability program. The ous opportunities for students trouble, but I would ask that stu- entire building has been designed to participate in service expe- dents be understanding and patient as “green” as possible. Consider- riences. Interested individu- with the period. There may be ation was given to everything from als should visit the CSO in some wrinkles, but we want [to] the type of paint used to the type of the basement of Ellis Hall. and will work to make the transi- energy installed. tion as seamless as possible,” said The mud and holes that have Upcoming Community Sarah May Clarkson, director of surrounded Founder’s for the last Service Events: academic support services. several weeks were successful The renovations are scheduled to tests to see if the ground could be Mr. Juniata Competition be completed by June 2009. Once used to power the building using a Friday, Sept. 28 the renovations are finished, the geothermal approach. 7:30 p.m. top two floors will be used by the For Founder’s, it’s not complete- Rosenberger Auditorium English and History departments. ly out with the old and in with the Sponsored by Circle K The English and history profes- new. Instead the building will be th sors will no longer be scattered a combination of 19 century and Special Olympics, st throughout campus, but instead 21 century architecture that will Fall Sectional located only in Founders. bring Founder’s Hall back into October 7 According to professor of his- the center of campus. Robert Yel- Kevin Dundore / Juniatian Events held throughout the day tory, David Sowell, the move is nosky, vice president for finance Founders Hall, historically the most recognizable building on cam- across campus. because of the department’s size and operations said, “Hopefully pus, will undergo major renovations in 2008-2009. Throughout its and is an effort to bring back [it will] last for the next 125 years 129 year history, Founders has housed the College's chapel, cafe- Sponsored by JAVA humanities to the core of campus. and become something truly part To volunteer, contact event co- teria, library, dorm rooms, classrooms and administrative offi ces. Founder’s will once again have of every student’s experience here ordinators at [email protected]. classes held in it as the renovations at Juniata.” will include one seminar room and four classrooms on the third and fourth floors. The first and second floors will be used for offices for the president, dean, registrar, academic support and institutional research. “The second floor is great, designed like a one stop shopping spot for students where they can hit all the important administrative functions at once,” said Sowell. The building will be completely handicap accessible. Two large ramps at the main entrance and an elevator that services all four floors are included in the design. The current porch, facing Moore St., will be kept, although it will not be the main entrance. The project was designed by the architectural company Street Dixon Rick Architecture. A committee comprised of staff, faculty, administration and students worked with the firm to create the COMMENTARY 8 JUNIATIAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Nasty trend of professor turnover in art department straight to the head of the depart- Clearly, I am not fl inching away equal or greater value. No student And what about the students? EDITORIAL ment, Nancy Siegel. She said that from expressing my most serious wants to downgrade. Why should What do we do to sustain the art Erikson and Yoppolo’s reasons for displeasure by this unwelcome they have to? program while the College is Two summers ago, 2-D design leaving “had nothing to do with the trend of temporary professors. In all fairness, the department is forced to recycle professors? instructor Bruce Erikson left Juni- program.” They both left for “per- My upset stems beyond the con- trying to make itself more attrac- The art students--and art student ata after only one year of teaching. sonal reasons.” tive to potential students and pro- sympathizers--can and should take Last summer, 3-D design instructor That answer contains both good fessors (and to current students). steps to bolster the popularity of the The good news is that Gwendolyn Yoppolo left Juniata and bad news. The good news is Siegel said, “We’re working on fi ne arts on campus. Get involved after only one year of teaching. that it is not our fault that they left it is not our fault that increasing the visibility of the fi ne with the art clubs, Art Alliance and In both cases I was left without us. The bad news is that it is not they left. The bad news arts program through wider course Mud Junkies. Call your alumni a professor, and without a class our fault that they left us. offerings. . . in ceramics and ad- friends and con them into doling is that it is not our fault (the Human Head and Kiln Build- There is no greater feeling than vanced clay work in addition to out the dough for the department. ing, respectively) that I had whole- the one you get after you’ve been that they left. 3-D design, sculpture and fi ber Tell them $5 million would be ide- heartedly anticipated. In neither shafted and know you can’t do a arts classes.” There has also been al. Submit your art work at every case was I aware that my instructor thing about it. (Well, you can al- sequential schedule reshuffl ing some talk of melding science and opportunity. If you’re really feel- would not be here the following ways write a snarky editorial for ca- that has to happen with little time art courses to bring the non-usual ing inspired, set up an installation fall until a midsummer e-mail in- tharsis, but that’s beside the point.) or resources at my disposal. What suspects into the art fold. on the lawn. While there might not formed me of such. I particularly love it when I’m not I think is forgotten in this mess is Some brave attempts are being be a way to guarantee professors’ My question is this: why can’t only being ill-used as a student but that it’s not so easy to replace an art made on the part of the administra- retention, we are able to guarantee we keep professors in the art de- as a highly paying customer of the class like The Human Head or Kiln tion. But will they work for more the visibility of the fi ne arts--to partment? For my answer, I went College. That’s my favorite. Building with another art class of than one year at a time? what degree is up to us. L L ife on the ake Brittany Moyer As a nature-lover with an environmental studies POE, I jumped On Aug. 26, as most Juniata stu- at the opportunity to make the lake dents moved back to campus, my my habitat for a semester. The parents and I skipped the turn up LEED-certifi ed Shuster Hall, a towards the College and instead beautiful lakeside building con- continued straight in our minivan structed with green technologies, on Route 26 south. We weren’t has become our classroom, dining heading to Wal-Mart. Our destina- hall and hang-out spot. Managing tion was Raystown Field Station the composting toilets has become (RFS), Juniata’s little fort on the our favorite chore to hate. And the big Raystown Lake, where nine lake itself has become the center- other students and I are living for piece of our interdisciplinary stud- the semester. ies. You’ve probably heard about The fi ve classes that make up RFS, since it’s one of the things our full, 16-credit course load use Brittany Moyer / Juniatian the Marketing Department loves the lake and the surrounding land Juniors Peter McLean and Brittany Moyer are two of 10 students studying for the semester at Juniata's Ray- to tout, (with good reason). I like to anchor the academics. Field vis- stown Field Station. Here they celebrate the catch of a lake trout from Raystown Lake on Sept. 15. The fi shing to call it “domestic study abroad;” its are the name of the game; it’s trip, during which the students learned the fi shing methodology of two local fi shermen, was part of their Field we’re only a 30-minute drive from rare that we spend a whole class Research Methods class. main campus, but it feels like we’re period at a desk indoors. a world away. The beauty of the While our explorations on the we call him Chuck, is walking bird to show us the warbler birds of the later, we looked up the birds in our lake and the wildlife (I’ve already lake and in the woods make col- encyclopedia. He’s one of those region. He gathered us together, fi eld guides and added them to our seen several out-of-this-world sun- lege feel like summer camp, I’ve people who seem to know a bit quieted us and began to spit a re- working list of spotted birds. sets and soaring bald eagles) are learned an impressive amount here about everything, but his special- peating “pshh, pshh, pshh” sound. We’re studying this land in a really breath-taking. in just my fi rst month. I think it’s ty is birds. Bird calls, bird wing From seemingly nowhere, small, variety of ways, through such bird So far, there are two semester- because of the power of immer- types, bird overhead identifi cation. yellow-breasted warblers fl ew and tree identifi cation, stream map- long programs slated to take place sion: living and breathing your It’s amazing. onto the tree branches overhead, ping, water quality testing and oth- here: the current “Sense of Place” studies and never separating your- Last week, he took our class out- followed by blue jays, vireos and er individual research projects for semester with an environmental self from the land you’re studying. side to practice identifying birds in wrens. We fl ung our binoculars our fi eld research methods class. science emphasis, and the “Hu- Of our fi ve classes, is our cap- preparation for our visit to Hawk up to our eyes in hopes of catch- In addition to our personal re- manities in the Woods” semester stone course, taught by Dr. Chuck Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, ing glimpses at the beautiful fl y- search, our group conducts re- with an English and history em- Yohn, who is also the director of PA. As we ambled through the ing creatures. When we returned phasis, to premiere in the spring. the fi eld station. Yohn, who insists forest, Chuck found an opportunity to the classroom an hour or so continued page 10 VOLUME 89, ISSUE 1 Juniatian COMMENTARY - 9 - malicious, then it seems that the idea. Analytic thinking involves ideas that are drastically different government should have more breaking down ideas and argu- from your own. The student is Thinking about thinking control to keep society in balance. ments to understand each piece and forced to view the world from a In fact, maybe the general public how they contribute to the whole. different perspective. should not be consulted at all and Philosophy is largely analytical in Philosophy utilizes an analytic Ryan Hamillton fi cations for war, are all founded strict laws need to be enforced for that it advances by assessing an mode of inquiry to undermine the in philosophical problems. I think the general good. argument, fi nding weaknesses and foundations of all that we know. The desire for knowledge is a most scientists would agree that On the other hand, if human constructing a new argument with It also builds new foundations for signifi cant part of our human na- the debate between evolution and nature is inherently positive and fresh ideas. that which we do not yet under- ture. Children are never satisfi ed creation is not so much a scien- good, then we could conclude that Thinking analytically is not only stand. with answers like, “I’ll tell you tifi c argument as it is a philosophi- there is no need for the govern- applicable to philosophy or philo- Philosophy is simply thinking when you’re older.” They don’t cal debate about the nature of the ment’s hand in personal matters. sophical issues, but is well suited about thinking. An education in- accept, “Because that’s just how scientifi c method. This misunder- The public would be able to make to prepare the student for any en- volving philosophy can lead to a it is.” The search for knowledge is fulfi lling life and has many practi- driven by a curious desire to under- cal applications. Most importantly, stand the world we inhabit. Like Like inquisitive nine-year-olds with a hammer and the though, it will prepare students to inquisitive nine-year-olds with a family stereo, we are all pounding away at the world, think for themselves. hammer and the family stereo, we and occassionally learning something are all pounding away at the world, taking it apart, and occasionally JUNIATIAN learning something. standing has caused passionate, the right choices on individual lev- deavor they may undertake. One If it is accepted that a desire for but basically unwarranted, con- els. Excessive control would be example is the Graduate Record knowledge is part of our human troversy in high school biology an unnecessary waste of time and Examination (GRE). This is a test Established in 1924 nature, then in many ways we are classes across America. money. often required for students apply- as a continuation all philosophers. In Chinese Philosophy, a course So what does current govern- ing to graduate school. It includes of The Echo, 1891 I will soon graduate with a de- offered at Juniata, students learn ment in the United States say an analytic writing section a stu- gree in philosophy, and my grand- that the foundation for ancient Chi- about human nature? And more dent must analyze the reasoning Rebecca DeHass father still slyly hints that he would nese government was very often importantly, is it right? The study behind one argument and present editor-in-chief be getting into the health profes- linked to the philosophical discus- of philosophy encourages analytic his/her perspective on a given is- sion himself. But it is a misconcep- sion of human nature. The same thinking by proposing these kinds sue. Jason Najarian tion to think that philosophy is a thought can be applied to govern- of questions. Aristotle, a famous ancient news editor theoretical study of abstract ideas ment in the United States today. The notion of ‘analytic thinking’ Greek philosopher wrote, “It is the with no application to practical Considering human nature, to what has almost become a cliché catch- mark of an educated mind to be Monica Tulley life. extent should national government phrase for any respectable liberal able to entertain a thought without section editor Ethical concerns, such as eu- be involved in our personal lives? arts education. However, this is not accepting it.” The study of philoso- thanasia, abortion and even justi- If human nature is inherently to say there is nothing behind the phy requires the ability to entertain Manal DaherMonsour section editor Presidential Perspective the track and continue with reno- access, diversity and success” for vations on Dale Hall in the Brum- fi rst generation and minority col- Sarah Dotter baugh Academic Center. lege students. And “Cosmo-Girl section editor also include contests against tradi- We are also receiving much at- Magazine” named Juniata in its tional rivals such as Moravian and tention in college rankings. This “Top 100 Colleges and Universi- Emily LeBreque Susquehanna. fall we moved up from 82nd to ties,” based on the success of our Already our teams are off to 60th in the “Washington Monthly” female students. section editor great starts. The women’s volley- rankings of national liberal arts What appeals to me is not so ball, fi eld hockey, and women’s colleges (colleges with great stu- much being listed as being listed in Josh Lingenfelter soccer teams are ranked in various dent outcomes). Juniata will also very diverse rankings. We would sports editor national and regional polls. be included in the next summer’s not be in these rankings without Renovations, refurbishments new edition of the “Fiske Guide.” the good work of our students and Dave Sollenberger and renewals are plentiful on cam- Juniata was recently selected for faculty. Of course when Juniata asst. design editor pus. The Good Hall refurbishments two new rankings. We were named is ranked nationally it is certainly are now more than 50% complete. in the “College Access and Op- a good thing for our students as Kate Goulet We plan to complete the work next portunity Guidebook,” which lists they apply for jobs and for gradu- asst. design editor summer. 300 colleges and universities that ate school. Over Christmas, Founders Hall have demonstrated “excellence in Enjoy the ride through the year! Chris Shannon will be vacated to prepare for the photo editor renovation of our campus’ most Thomas R. Kepple, Jr. is the We're asking the questions for once... Kevin Dundore historic building. Every student eleventh president in Juniata in Juniata’s history has touched asst. photo editor College's 132 history. Kepple took office on July 1, 1998. this building, making its restora- In each issue, President Kepple and other administrators will ad- tion a very important project on dress the campus community's concerns or questions. Prof. Amy E. Mathur Welcome Juniatians! This both emotional and functional lev- Kepple will make public his thoughts on campus issues in his faculty advisor promises to be a very interesting els. We especially look forward "Presidential Perspective" (see above). Though he has plans for his year for us. Here’s why. to moving the history and English column this semester, the president welcomes topic suggestions. Produced by Our athletic teams are compet- departments into Founders so that For the "Ask the Administration" feature (see page 10), the Ju- The Writing Practicum ing in two new conferences which they are more prominently located niatian forwards legitimate student, faculty and staff questions to the should add to the fun of athletic ac- on campus. administrators most equipped to answer them. tion this year. Participating in the In other projects, new dugouts To submit your topic ideas to Kepple, or to ask questions of the 667 Juniata College Landmark and the Centennial con- for the softball fi eld will soon be administration, please e-mail the Juniatian at [email protected]. Huntingdon, PA 16652 ferences means trips to new places a reality; Ellis Lobby will be im- All questions and comments will be kept anonymous and will be (814) 641-3379 such as New York City, Washing- proved during Christmas break; forwared to administrators via the Juniatian's e-mail account. [email protected] ton, DC, and Baltimore. Schedules and next summer we will renovate - 10 - COMMENTARY Juniatian SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Ask the Administration My friends and I (all fresh- dents is a balancing act. The per- Life on men) would like to know how fect match does not always exist Juniata really decided who our for every student, no matter how the Lake Recently student vehicles have as a truck trying to make a tight roommates would be. We were much information is provided and been ticketed on College Avenue turn), it is helpful to know if that told that the Residential Life how much analysis is done during continued from page 8 by the JCPD. How is it legal for vehicle belongs to a Juniata Col- staff used our responses on the the assignment process. Juniata’s security offi ce to ticket lege student. survey we fi lled out this sum- Basically, we (the Residential search for the U.S. Army Corps of on a street owned by the Hunt- All Juniata College students mer. But based on how little we Life staff) do the best we can while Engineers on an invasive aquatic ingdon Borough? who have vehicles in the Hunting- all have in common with our as- using the information provided plant that is running rampant in the Our neighbors and the Hunting- don area are expected to register signed roommates, we’re skepti- by students to make room assign- lake. don Police Department have asked the vehicle with College Police/ cal. Can you explain how pair- ments. The Army Corps owns the lake for our cooperation in regulating Safety and Security – regardless of ing really works? and much of area around it, includ- street parking near the campus. If whether or not you intend to park The Offi ce of Residential Life Tim Launtz ing our fi eld station land. The Army a vehicle is damaged or vandal- in college parking lots or on bor- does utilize the information from Director of Residential Life Corps leases the College 365 acres ized, or if a vehicle is parked in a ough streets. Roommate Preference Forms, but for a whopping $1 per year. It’s a manner that obstructs traffi c (such please realize that matching stu- great tradeoff to live on this federal land and give back meaningful research that will be honored and used at the federal level. Living aside peers who share a similar passion for the environment is also empowering. Ten college (cid:39) students living alone for a semes- to the Cream Room ping pong table equipment. There are about three paddles left, and two are missing their rubber covers. ter sounds like it could be poten- Come on, Student Government, hook us up. Don’t you know that it’s never safe for us to play one-on-one without our rub- tially messy, but we’ve created a bers? living community where responsi- (cid:38) bilities and ideas are shared. For to the Rugby team’s bachelor auction (aka "man market") coming up on Oct. 6. It’s one of the few times in the year when me, it’s exhilarating. I’ve always people actually fi ght over what’s being served up in Baker. That’s right, ladies…it’s time to grab some protein! wondered what it would be like to live on a commune. It’s a romantic (cid:39) to the Arch forum discussion boards this semester. Once they engaged us in some of the most important and contentious de- It's a romantic idea-- bates on campus. Now they are a virtual bulletin board used to fi nd lost cell phones and rides to State College. They used to shunning the stresses have logical battles and low blows. Now they just blow. and burdens (cid:38) to the new Spam fi lter on the Juniata e-mail system. Viagra ads are on the way down. Fusco's approval rating is on the way of modern life up. (cid:39) idea —shunning the stresses and to the Arch channel that is supposed to reveal Baker’s menu each day but rarely does. What gives? The suspense, like the burdens of modern life and build- food, is killing us. ing an enclave to live happily and healthily. But it is more easily day- (cid:39) dreamed than done. to O.J. Simpson. Dear OJ, you managed to beat a double murder rap, but will probably end up in prison for trying to steal some So this semester provides an sports memorabilia from a Vegas hotel room? We're pretty sure that the Darwin Award committee rethinking its criteria and opportunity to experience “com- just might make a new honorable mention category named after you. mune-ity” living as much as I probably ever will. In this small community, idea implementation is as easy as proposing and then voting on something at the dinner Juniatian Editorial, Letters Policies table. 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Please limit letters to about 300 words, and note that longer and ending one of my numbered submissions may be printed partially due to available space. days on the lake, I love knowing that I’ll wake up in the morning to Anonymity: Letters to the Editor can be printed anonymously per the editors’ discretion on an individual basis. Letters printed anonymously the tree-framed lake view outside must still be submitted to the editors with a name. Note your desire and reason for anonymity when you send your letter, and an editor will contact my bedroom window. What a way you. to start the day.