The Keystone Vol. LXIV, No. 1 •The Student Newspaper Of Kiit/town I niversity • September 11,1997 News Trick or treat A lack of volunteers and funding ends the famous Halloween parade By NICOLE SPANG The Keystone For many years students, could not get through, the town Kutztown professor gets a faculty, and alumni have in­ could have been sued. second chance behind the vited family and friends to Jan Crooker of borough remains of the iron curtain share the celebration and expe­ public relations explained why rience Kutztown's annual Hal­ the parade was canceled this loween parade. It gives stu­ year. She said the parade was dents a chance to come together "getting out of hand" and Sports with thousands of classmates talked about the alcohol abuse and visiting students. The ex­ that takes place during the cel­ citement which accompanies ebration, however these aren't Halloween at Kutztown is even the main problems. Nei­ equaled oidy by the disappoint­ ther are the 40 public drunken­ ment at the parade's cancella­ ness arrests last year. tion. The cancellation, she said, The JAYCEE organization, is because of concern for the stu­ which runs the Halloween Pa­ dents' safety, and is not a form rade, decided to cancel the of punishment on anyone. "It's WICTtlYI event earlier in the year because really a shame. Everyone wants Golden Bears win first of insufficient funda and a lack the party, but no one wants to opener since 1991 of help. They have had the do the work," stated Crooker problem of a dwindling mem­ The parade has been a long bership for the past few years. time tradition for Kutztown Dr. Edward Evans, winner of the Wiegenberger Faculty Award This is an issue of not having University, and has even been Arts & PHOTO BY AUDREY BLAISE enough people to be able to con­ seen on David Letterman's fa­ trol a situation safely. mous Top Ten List. My own Entertaiirtammcni t Last year, due to lack of uncle, who graduated from KU, Evans honored help and organization, the pa­ would tell me stories about his By CHRISTINE TARLECKI rade started ten minutes early. fraternity and the fun they had The Keystone That doesn't sound like too many years ago at the parade. much of a problem, but the bar­ He was shocked to hear about Dr. Edward Evans, profes­ of Massachusetts, Penn State ricades weren't set up properly the cancellation. University, and Temple Univer­ sor of mathematics, is the to block the traffic that was still Jason Bozzone, Student sity. He has taught at various university's newest recipient of on Main Street at the time, and Government President, said high schools, Florida State Uni­ the Wiegenberger Faculty not enough people were at the that SGB meetings, which are versity, and Sampson Air Force Award for Excellence in Teach­ intersections in case of an emer­ aired on KUTV, have an­ Base before coming to Faculty art show opens in ing. gency. If there had been a prob­ nounced the need of help con­ Kutztown. Sharadin Evans said he was sur­ lem and emergency vehicles cerning the parade. prised and pleased to receive A part of the math depart­ this award at the faculty-profes­ ment for 34 years and a depart­ sional staff breakfast on August ment chair for 28 years, Evans 25. The award included a $2000 says he enjoys his job and his Risley 'dungeon' renovated grant. place in the classroom. "Others are just as deserv­ This award was made pos­ By JIM REED ing, but the honor happened to sible by the late Arthur and THE KEYSTONE come my way," Evans said. His Isabel Weisenberger, friends name will be the fourth to be and benefactors of KU. Other The much-anticipated Many students chose to forgo placed on a special plaque, winners of the Excellence renovation of the free weight fa­ their free weight routines in which will be displayed in Award include: Professor cility in Risley Hall is nearing Risley in favor of the clean at­ Stratton Administration Build­ Patrick Duddy; Professor John completion. Set into motion last mosphere of the fitness center ing. Landis; and Dr. John Setember and originally sched­ in Keystone Hall. Evans has studied at Michi­ Schellenbei;g. uled for completion over last Started in early August, the gan State Universitj^ University winter break, the renovation bulk of the refurbishing is fin­ project will tentatively slow to ished. Risley will be student- a halt on the 15th of this month. ready this Monday, with minor The Keystone gets a face lift Poor ventilation, insuffi­ improvements continuing over cient lighting, tarnished and next few weeks. Yes, we do listen to our substantantially improved, stu­ rusty weights, severly out­ Equipped with a new drop readers. dent newspaper. dated equipment, an old beat- ceiling covering a previously In response to constant The most obvious change up radio, and the musty smell exposed network of drippy reader requests for a more for our old readers, and easUy of old sweat, helped brand the overhead pipes, sporting new Weather 16 graphically pleasing and con­ the most shocking, is the new room with the nickname 'The interlocking rubber flooring, temporary product, we, your tabloid-size format. This Dungeon." and covered with a fresh coat Opinions 5 humble servant scribes slaved change was made to provide These sub-par conditions long and hard this summer to led to a dwindling attendance. (continued on page 2) Comic^ 8 produce this flavorful new, and (continued on page 2) September 11.1997 Tht Kevitone reupolstered and given a fresh coat of The Rock Garden Dungeon (contlnusd from page 1) paint. of paint and mirrors, the new and im­ "The completion of Risley should brings funk to food proved Risley is ready to be unveiled. ease some of the crowding in the fitness ByERICSTOVEKEN Also included in the improvements center," said Steve Kampf, coordinator THE KEYSTONE were built-in ceiling fans for cooling, of recreation, intramurals, and facilities. new heaters, and most importantly, a Kampf added that a dedication cer­ Upon returning to campus, many new sound system. emony, similar to the one held last se­ students will notice that Grace and Included among the equipment up­ mester at the new outdoor basketball Camillo's Pizzeria is gone. In its place is grades is a smith machine, two preacher courts, wiU be in a few weeks, hopefully a new eatery known as The Rock Gar­ curl stations, two military presses, four in early October. Risley's new hours are: den, a fun rock-n-roU theme restaurant free-standing adjustable benches, two with a sensibly priced menu. Olympic platforms for olympic-style Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The decor of the eatery is largely power-lifting, two sets of dumbells, and 6p.m.-10p.m derived from its neighbor and affiliate. assorted straight and curl bars. Saturday 12p.m.-2p.m Young Ones. The menus are album cov­ In addition to purchasing the new Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. ers from the sixties and seventies, and equipment, the old equipment is being the walls are covered with posters of bands ranging from Primus to Journey. An impressive number of these wall Keystone (continued from page 1) hangings are autographed as well, in­ cluding band pictiu-es of Van Halen and you with a more compact and manage­ We will still be making some minor Marilyn Manson. The Rock Garden's unique furniture melds a able size publication. Those of you who cosmetic and content changes in the The furniture consists of a motley variety of artists and genres wish to browse over the week's news coming weeks. Feel free to voice any selection of refurbished chairs placed PHOTO BY AUDREY BLAISE while catching a bite to eat will no longer suggestions or comments you might around tables that have each been deco­ need to reserve a seperate table exclu­ have for our continued improvement. rated with a specific theme. The Bob den uses actual chunks of lamb meat. It sively for your reading material. Keep in touch. Marley table features pictures of Marley was a unique and pleasing taste, better We are also now able to provide a and articles on his life and times wedged than the usual gyro. Total cost of this colorized and fully-removable Sports under the glass tabletop. Other tables meal was $11, including a generous tip, section for those jocular readers who re­ (Ju^'^^r^ feature bands such as The Doors and The not bad for a complete meal. ligiously toss aside the rest of our hard Beatles. The service is as good as the food work after a disinterested glance. Jim Reed Chris Hayes The menu at The Rock Garden of­ and the assorted decorations give cus­ The News section is sporting a re­ Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor fers both a standard diner fare as well tomers plenty to look at while waiting designed front page, while the Accents as a few more imaginative selections, all or eating. The Rock Garden is open un­ and Diversions sections have been re- named with puns on assorted band til 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. On titied under the new heading. Arts and names. Patrons may want to start with Monday nights it's open until 1 a.m. Entertainment. We are planning to re­ a cup of Soul Coffee. when, in conjunction with Young Ones, lease a student-works section filled with The Rock Garden also serves several The Rock Garden offers new album re­ poetry and accompaning artwork, but styles of buffalo wings, the most impres­ leases on the menu.