Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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USG Elections The 1979 Undergraduate Student Government elections saw a highly com- petitive field of candidates vying for the chance to organize student government. The field included Charles Kennedy and Ray Leach, Joe Kreta and Chris Cobb. Dave Pritchard and Pam Nesky, Stephen Reeves and Chris Caulkins, and the eventual winners, Joe Healey and Andy Weintraub. Some of the more con- troversial issues discussed were the USG-JEM Productions merger, student and local government relations, and the University's lobbying activities in Har- risburg. Election day ended with Healey and Weintraub the victors by 450 votes and a 20 percent student voter turnout. Healey planned to expand USG business to raise money for efficient government. and to improve relations between students and local government and with the Centre Area Transportation Authority. After the election. the new president re- marked. uI am going to do my best to make USG full of people who truly care about other people. eCarol Koehler Mouse Found Half of a ehopped-up rodent was found last summer in spinach served in the Pollock dining hall. John Sherlock was halfway through eating his spinach one Friday evening when he found what appeared to be a rat. As he pulled it out by its hairy tail. Sherlock said he felt shock and disbelief. Soon after Sher- lock took the rodent to the cooks, the spinach was taken out of the food line. A study conducted by University proe fessor of veterinary science Dr. John Harkness discovered the object was the back portion ofa field mouse. No bacte- rial organisms communicable to humans were discovered. Food Services Director William N. Curly said although sanitary precau- tions are taken, the incident was ffpar for the eoursefi Informed about the mouse, Prime Frozen Foods of Modesta. Calif. continued to supply the University with food since it is one of the eountryis larg- est suppliers. L eScott Smith 6 Campus r- Campus ATA Fire The brothers of Delta Tau Delta moved into their newly renovated house on East Hamilton Avenue in mid-Au- gust, ending an anxious seven months brought on by a January 1980 fire. The blaze, which left 46 brothers homeless, started in a basement room and travelled up an electrical wire shaft to the attic. The attic and most third- floor bedrooms were ravaged, and the first and second floors sustained moder- ate smoke and water damage. Neighboring fraternities provided temporary shelter, while others pitched in to help raise money for the DTD brothers. With additional aid from downtown businesses and apartments, the brothers were able to live comfort- ably while rebuilding took place. The house is now complete with a sprinkler system, fire escape and emer- gency exits. -Liz Chesney New Fraternity On Campus Last spring, the men of first and sec- ond floors Tener Hall initiated a new fraternity under the motto of ifKnowl- edge, Growth and Character and named themselves Kappa Gamma Chi. Sparked by a mutual effort by resident e assistant Joel Oertly and house member Jeff Hood, the group initially consisted of 51 male house members and 19 little sisters. Last fall, KGX welcomed 17 men to their first pledge class. Kappa Gamma Chi has thus far par- ticipated in all intramural sporting events with impressive winning seasons, and have been particpating in Greek sponsored events. KGXis first major philanthropy is planned for Spring 1981 when they will conduct a softball mara- thon to benefit the Special Olympics. -Liz Chesney

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Clockwise from top left: these delightful creatures which have invaded State College are an example of the many unique Happy Valley attractions found in La Vie: a quiet afternoon on the lawn . . . La Vie puts you IN TOUCH with the pulse of Penn State, the students, beginning on page 36; probably Penn Statets most cherished tradition, Nittany Lion football, is featured in a comprehensive review of SPORTS, beginning on page 102; school spirit. symbolized by the Nittany Lion mascot, is found on each page of La Vie: students organizations consolidated in the HUB. are repre- sented in SOCIETIES, beginning on page 202; and finally, for the g10ry,THE GRADUATES, appearing on page 320. CemtemtS Table of Contents 5

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Budget Woes Governor Dick Thornburgh had to cut non-preferred appropriations by $33 million in July when the Liquor Control Board did not approve a plan to raise $26 million through a 10 per-cent-bottle sur- charge and the legislature defeated a bill to raise license fees. The LCB approved a plan in Septem- ber, however, to provide the $26 million through a new price structure and from profits left over from the past several years for the states general fund. The new LCB pricing system would raise the prices of liquors and wines costing less than $6.50 and lower the prices of items costing more than $6.50. The price structure, slated to earn $6 million of the $26 million, was challenged in Common- wealth Court. but the Courts decision had no effect on nonpreferred funding. Thornburgh planned to make up the rest of the appropriations with $4 million in fee increases made without legislative approval, and $1.5 million in unspent funds previously budgeted for projects and equipment. -Sherri Ross Scholars Program The University Scholars Program was designed to provide opportunities for ex- ceptional students in the College of Lib- eral Arts. Honors students benefited from smaller classes and communication with similarly gifted students. With help from special program advisors. students scheduled at least three honors courses during the year. The students were exposed to theories and studies by leading scholars in diverse fields. an approach geared toward broadening the perspectives of those chosen to participate. Organizers of the program hoped to provide these students with a more challenging curriculum. Some discussion arose over the effect the program might have on University Scholars. Many questioned the entrance requirements, debating whether high school grades and SAT scores alone, or academic intentions should determine eligibility. Some suggested the program might create a group of elite scholars separated from the mainstream of stu- dent life. Only the future Will tell. eJim Metzgar Paterno Named Athletic Director I accept the challenge the position offers and look forward to the 19805. which promise to be a most exciting dec- ade for intercollegiate athletics at Penn State said head football coach Joe Pa- terno when he was appointed athletic di- rector. Paterno replaced Edward M. Czekaj. who had been athletic director since 1969. Czekaj is now special assistant to Senior Vice-president for Finance Oper- ations Robert A. Patterson and will re- main active in the athletic department as an advisor to Paterno. Paternois appointment was part of a plan to reorganize the department of athleticst which has been growing rapid- ly in recent years. Under the new format. Paterno will report to Patterson on poli- cy matters. and to the dean of the Col- lege of Health, Physical Education and Recreation on academic matters. Paterno commented on his added re- sponsibilities as athletic director saying. lllf I thought it would hurt football, I wouldnit have taken the job. I can do both and I intend to do both well? -Carol Koehler T Berg Wins Nobel Prize Paul Berg. a 1948 graduate of Penn State. won a 1980 Nobel Prize for his contributions to modern chemistry and genetics. HeTs the only Penn State gra- duate to receive this award. The 54- year-old biochemist from Stanford shared the chemistry prize with Cam- bridge University molecular biology pro- fessor Fredrik Sanger and American Walter Gilbert. Six years ago Berg led a go-slow movement because he feared experi- ments linking genes of different organ- isms might produce novel types of drug- resistant germs or spread dangerous vir- uses. Berg has since concluded any risk is exceedingly small from experiments in which genes from one organism are spliced to those of another to create mi- cro-organisms with new capabilities. eScott Smith Nude Woman With Lion Many people pose for photographs near the Nittany Lion shrine on campus and go unnoticed. But an exception to this rule surfaced in October when an eyebrow-raising photograph of an un- conventional couple was displayed in a downtown business window. Controver- sy spread throughout town and campus. The picture was available for sale at prices of $20 and $60; someone was cap- italizing on this art form, and yet no one would take credit for it. At first. State College photographer Bill Coleman was believed to be the shutter-bug since he was taking part in the sale and distribu- tion. However, Coleman denied credit and would only say. llThe man is well- known; he has a great sense of humor. As of last winter, the photographer remained a mystery. But the content of the picture is all too plain to see. The photograph depicts a woman, posing near the lion, wearing red high heels and makeup. The reason for the controver- sy? She wore nothing else! eLiz Chesney J Campus 7