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Clarion Call CLARION UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1913
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
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Town hall meeting unveils university plans Jen Schwartz STAFF WRITER
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University President Karen Whitney hosted “Building the Future Clarion University Campus” Tuesday, Feb. 12 to discuss a new housing plan to better serve the borough and campus as a whole. The informal town hall meeting started at 6:30 p.m. in the banquet room of the American Legion on Main Street, where Whitney introduced the university’s Facilities Master Plan project being overseen and designed by international planning, design and consulting firm, Perkins Eastman. “We got everybody here; we got the community here, and that means so much to me, because we know everybody here cares about Clarion and wants to see it grow,” Whitney said. The Facilities Master Plan, or FMP, is a $58 million project that will incorporate two new buildings on Main Street that will not only accommodate student housing, but will also feature a new bookstore, Starbucks, theater, food services and meeting rooms.
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Consulting firm Perkins Eastman develops architectural rendering of new proposed student housing along Main Street Clarion, Pa. The project is predicted to be a 16-18 month construction period employing more than 170 workers. According to the plan, before these new buildings can go up, the older dorm buildings, Nair and Wilkinson, must be torn down and paved for parking use. “Nair and Wilk don’t do it for 16- and 17-yearolds,” said Whitney, who stated market data proves
the university has lost enrollments due to lack of contemporary housing for incoming freshman. Although the new buildings will be replacing Nair and Wilkinson, they will actually accommodate 40 fewer occupants than the original buildings. The replacement is not to increase the quantity of rooms, but rather the quality and overall living
experience offered to CU students. “My no. 1 goal as president is to increase enrollment,” said Whitney, who further explained that enrollment is less than 4,200, with a little more than 700 employees. “It’s job no. 1.” Considering that 89 percent of incoming freshman were surveyed stating they hold housing to be “very important” to
“somewhat important,” Whitney said she believes renovating living standards and offering more contemporary housing will be a possible solution in increasing enrollment. “Edinboro, Slippery Rock and California have all refreshed projects like this even more aggressively,” said Whitney. “This is a common formula. We really can create this seamless college
Financial aid, student account offices to combine Rachel Farkas STAFF WRITER
CLARION, Pa. - The university is in the process of restructuring the financial aid and student accounts offices into one “progressive, student centered” office, said Ragan Griffin, acting director of student financial services. The university announced the creation of the Student Financial Services Office in early October 2012. “This initiative will streamline the entire aid and billing processes for students starting from financial planning for college for high school students and understanding the financial resources available to the FAFSA through the awarding of financial aid, student payment plans and ultimately the payment of student invoices,” Griffin said. For now, Financial Aid is still located in 104 Egbert, and Student Accounts remains in B-16 Carrier. However, administrators are reviewing various options to see where they can designate enough space for the new combined office. Ultimately, the Student Financial Services office
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The Office of Financial Aid is housed in Egbert Hall. will end up in the One Stop Service Center at Becht Hall once renovations on the building are complete. Griffin said the campus and community will increasingly see the integration of the two offices into one through the spring semester and into the summer. The Student Financial Services office will administrate federal and state aid programs, veterans’ benefits, and handle billing and collections for students. Griffin said the newly created Student Financial Services office strives to provide one point of
contact for students, decreasing the amount of transferred phone calls and walking from one office to another. “We know that parents and students want answers about paying the bill and receiving financial aid and don’t want to be shuttled from one office to another to have questions answered,” Griffin said. “The processes are closely linked to the other, so bringing them together makes sense.” The university made a commitment to provide better customer service to students in regards to applying
for aid, receiving additional assistance and paying their bills, Griffin said. “The newly integrated SFS staff have begun training on common topics and will continue with significant training in order to accomplish this goal,” she said. While the two offices work to combine forces, the university is performing a national search for a director of Student Financial Services to replace Ken Grugel, former director of financial aid. The university is also studying national models to aid in the transition.
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Students open Model U.N. club at university. FEATURES PAGE 5
A review of the Grammys. ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 8
Clarion basketball team gives back. SPORTS PAGE 10
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town experience easily, even better than other schools have.” In order to do this, it is important that the new additions to Main Street do not negatively affect the shops and retailers that are already set up on Main Street, and do not duplicate what is already there. Some suggestions that were intended to encourage visitors and students alike to venture farther down Main Street include placing a kiosk in front of the new Starbucks that will show what else the town has to offer and how to get around, as well as incorporating a spending method in which students can use Eagle Dollars to eat at places such as 6th and Main or Sage Meadow. “Every university has a street. Main Street is ours. We have to develop it in ways that have meaning to 17-to-25-yearolds,” said Whitney. “I believe Clarion is a college town … We want to honor what the larger community hopes to get from its University.” See page 3 for more architectural plans and photos about the proposed new housing project.
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CLARION, Pa - On Jan. 28, James Foster began his 18-month term as interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Clarion University. Foster previously served as the interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Alvernia University in Reading, Pa., for two years. Hailing from South Dakota, Foster said he loved the idea of coming to Pennsylvania. “I always loved Pennsylvania. It’s a beautiful state,” he said. Foster said coming to Clarion would be interesting while noting coming to Western Pennsylvania was a region he loved as well. Foster said he brings more than 43 years of experience working colleges. Foster has held positions such as, vice president, dean and director at various colleges. At Clarion, Foster said his main priority would be balancing the budget of the College of Arts & Sciences. The CAS currently faces a deficit of more than $1.2 million. Foster said he will review options with the participation of the university department chairs and faculty members. “I don’t do things on my own,” Foster said,” I always work with the faculty.” Foster said he believes
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James Foster began his term as interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences on Jan 28. his experience will help him take on the responsibility of balancing the budget at Clarion University. Foster said reforming the way the search for new faculty were searched for and reframing the core-curriculum were a few of his proudest accomplishments while serving as interim dean at Alvernia University. While Foster will not be responsible for those decisions at Clarion University, he said his ex-
perience at helping to eliminate a nine-hundred thousand deficit at the University of Michigan Dearborn campus’s College of Arts & Sciences will help him to help eliminate the deficit the Clarion University’s CAS faces. “With experience comes knowledge,” he said. “Knowledge of what you’re expected to do in a job and how to do it.” Foster will serve as interim dean until June 2014.
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Penn State fi nes remain Activity fees increase in Pa., lawmakers OK bill Rachel Farkas STAFF WRITER
CLARION, Pa.- On Monday, Feb. 11 Student Senate held a brief meeting. Senate Adviser Sean Hoke reminded senators and other meeting attendees of the town hall meeting being that was held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the American Legion Banquet Room on Main Street. He said the primary function of the town hall meeting is to discuss the formulation of the university facilities master plan. The community was encouraged to attend. Hoke said he encourages any student senators to attend if they can to represent the student population. “It would be good for student voices to be there,” Hoke said. Shelly Wilson, senate adviser and business manager, discussed
student activity fees. She said the activity fees will increase based on the Consumer Price Index and will increase by $5 next year. Wilson said Clarion will be doing a survey with other state system schools to see how the university aligns with others regarding student activity fees. Wilson also said they are looking at the possibility of increasing activity fees and making decreases elsewhere in the budget. Senators Micheala Hardy and Todd Garret shared the honor of “Senator of the Week,” an honor bestowed on them by Vice President Josh Domitrovich. Senator Maddie Robinson made a motion to approve the 2014 – 2015 academic calendar, but the motion was voted down. Student Senate meetings are held every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in Gemmell Room 246.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A bill designed to ensure that only Pennsylvania benefits from a $60 million fine that the NCAA levied against Penn State in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal was on its way Wednesday to Gov. Tom Corbett. The House voted 194-2 to join the Senate in approving the measure, and Corbett’s spokesman said the governor will sign it. “This is good policy and has received great support statewide,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jake Corman, a Republican whose district includes Penn State’s main campus in State College. “I am glad we were able to get this done and look forward to the positive impact that will come out of the fine here in Pennsylvania.” Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant
football coach, is serving a 30- to 60-year prison sentence after his conviction on charges of sexually abusing 10 boys over several years, both on and off campus. He maintains his innocence. Penn State agreed to the fine last summer, as well as other sanctions that included a four-year ban on bowl games, as part of a deal that averted a potential shutdown of its football program by college sports’ governing body. Penn State has already paid the first of five $12 million installments. The bill would require that fines of $10 million or more imposed on Pennsylvania institutions of higher learning be deposited into a state-administered account, and be spent on in-state programs that address the sexual abuse of children. An NCAA spokeswoman did not immediately respond to an email re-
quest for comment. The group said in January that it was researching whether the legislation might violate state and federal constitutions. In a separate matter, the NCAA has asked a federal judge in Harrisburg to throw out an antitrust lawsuit that Corbett filed in January. The suit contends that the NCAA “piled on” when it imposed the sanctions, which it says harmed students, business owners and others who had nothing to do with Sandusky’s crimes. But the NCAA says Corbett lacks standing to sue and his lawsuit is an inappropriate attempt to drag the federal courts into “an intrastate political dispute.” The case could define how far the NCAA’s authority extends. Up to now, the federal courts have allowed it broad powers to protect the integrity of college athletics.
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Clarion University professors present research at conferences
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CLARION, Pa. - Clarion University professors are doing more than teaching in the classroom; they are continually learning and sharing their knowledge with other faculty members in their academic disciplines. Recently, three Clarion University professors presented research at various conferences the U.S. and across the world. Assistant Professor of Physics Vasudeva Aravind gave a presentation called “Using Instructional Videos in Introductory Physics” at the American Association of Physics Teachers meeting held Jan. 5-9 in New Orleans, La. Aravind’s presentation focused on his experience with using videos on social networking sites such as YouTube and Vimeo as instructional aids, and the effects that the videos have on student learning. “I strive to perform state-of-the-art research, bringing in new knowledge to my discipline. In addition, I convey the significance of my research results to my students to get them excited about science,” Aravind said. “At times, conveying such ideas to freshmen undergraduate students can be challenging,” he said.
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Clarion University professors (from left to right) Sandra Trejos, Kevan Yenerall and Vasudeva Aravind present research at national/international conferences. The data analytics of his videos showed students averaged three views on the videos; the videos were also viewed by individuals across the globe, Aravind said. Aravind said he plans to use the tools he learned about teaching physics to help with his freshmen level physics classes. Clarion University Professor of Political Science Kevan Yenerall gave two presentations at the 2012 Northeastern Political Science Association conference. The two presentations, “Election 2012: A Northeastern Perspective” and “Battleground 2012: Essential States, Key Races and Electoral Dynamics,” focused on “the presidential election results, party dynamics, key
congressional races, and significant political and policy strategies, dynamics and trends in the state,” Yenerall said. Yenerall said he learned multiple ways to analyze and predict election results in addition to the traditional model. For example, paying attention to variables such as demographic shifts, election laws and registration advantages to name a few. The third university professor shared a different experience. Professor of Economics Sandra Trejos presented “Happiness and Human Development in Latin America” at the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences 2012 held at the Universidad Abat Oliba CEU in Bar-
celona, Spain. Trejos’ presentation is linked to a new study between happiness and economics. “In the end, the goal of economics is to best satisfy people’s needs and wants, while the ultimate goal of the human race is happiness,” Trejos said. “Linking economic and social factors to the happiness discussion is crucial to unveil the variables that explain what needs to be targeted to fulfill people’s lives.” All the professors returned to Clarion with positive experiences from their trips regarding their overall experience, as well as on the new subject matter they learned. “It [the conference] was a great opportunity to meet my peers and to learn from them what
works and what doesn’t in physics teaching,” Aravind said. Yenerall, who said his teaching and research interests involve political elections, the presidency and parties at the state and local levels, described his experience at the NPSA meeting as a “positive, collegial and enlightened” one. “It was extremely rewarding, professionally and personally, to collaborate and present with gifted colleagues who are not only serious scholars but also engaging, humorous and supportive, and believe in civic engagement and experiential earning,” Yenerall said. “They have a mastery of electoral data and dynamics, but they are also pleasant to work with, and I gained valuable feedback and insight.”
Trejos, who presented in Spain, said she enjoyed the experience because of the various disciplines represented at the conference; the varied disciplines added to the discussion about happiness as it related economics and provided a “deeper understanding,” she said. “As an economist, being exposed to people from other disciplines was a humbling and enriching experience that added ideas and encouragement,” Trejos said. Trejos said she felt a personal connection to attending the conference also. “As a Costa Rican, I enjoyed being in the country whose history determined so much of what Costa Rica is about today. The language, the traditions, the sayings and the food related nicely to my roots,” she said.
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Clarion University President Karen Whitney presents architectural plans for new proposed university housing during a Town Hall community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12.
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Minimum wage increase could cost jobs
Matt Knoedler STAFF WRITER
When President George W. Bush signed into law a bill that would increase minimum wage by $2.10 nearly six years ago, I was supportive of such a measure. At that time, I was just entering the workforce and thought the idea would be beneficial to me and my friends who were doing the same. Moreover, the national minimum wage hadn’t been increased in nearly a decade. During Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama laid out his plans to raise minimum wage once again, acting on a promise that he made on the 2008 campaign
trail. His plan: To raise the federal minimum wage in stages resulting in a $9 per hour wage in 2015. Now, while this may sound like a great plan and one that allows America’s lowest-paid workers to receive a little more in their paycheck, let’s remember what usually happens after minimum wage is increased – the price of everything else does as well. The present federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 an hour, which translates into $14,500 per year for a worker earning minimum wage. The 2007 law meant that 114,000 fewer teens had jobs, according to the Employment Policies Institute. The Institute further adds that if a Democratic bill introduced last year seeking to raise minimum wage to $9.80 per hour would’ve actually passed, at least 467,500 jobs would’ve been lost. I think back to five years ago when I got my first job
(the one that has allowed me pay for my education at Clarion University) and I can’t imagine where I’d be without it. I’ve always believed in a minimum wage, but raising the hourly rate by nearly four dollars in roughly eight years seems a little too quick. It could be more of an economic setback than a jumpstart, because what’s an increase in minimum wage without a job to earn it? Minimum wage jobs aren’t typically found in your large corporations. They’re found in service-sector jobs, your mom-and-pop stores, your small businesses, which have had a hard time finding solid financial ground during the recession and in succeeding quarters. More dollars don’t always make sense.
The writer is a communication major and member of The Clarion Call.
What’s on Your Mind: V-Day
Alizah Thornton NEWS EDITOR
Today is the big day—Valentine’s Day—or for those individuals who may despise the holiday this may be called Anti-Valentine’s Day for them. I never was a big fan of the holiday, whether I had a valentine or not. After seeing couples breakup over a forgotten gift, or a gift that wasn’t up to the receiver’s standard, I always wondered “what is so special about one day? Shouldn’t we all show the important person, people or significant other in our lives that they are special any day, and not
There is no ‘we’ in team for fans
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just one designated day?” Although the meaning of the holiday stems from a good place, it seems that some individuals take this day for granted and only see the gift giving part of the holiday. For the couples out there celebrating the day, don’t squabble, or worse, break up over something as small as a gift. After all, it’s the thought that counts. People shouldn’t think of Valentine’s Day as a day that only couples can enjoy. This day can be used to show the love and appreciation people have for their significant other, friend, family member etc… For example, people may choose to show their friends their appreciation for their friendship. People can love their friends, it will be in a different way than a significant other but appreciation can still be shown. For
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those individuals who may be spending the day alone, take the day to enjoy being by yourself. Loving yourself can be and feel just as important and special as loving someone else. It doesn’t always take someone else saying “I love you” for an individual to feel loved. There is nothing wrong with taking the day and pampering yourself. People should learn to love themselves before they try to find love from someone else. “Find the love you seek, by first finding the love within yourself. Learn to rest in that place within you that is your true home.”- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The writer is a communication major and member of The Clarion Call.
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Now we’ve all heard this before. And yes, I meant to say we. I’m grouping us into a group. We, in this case, are the fans. The fans, which is short for fanatics. That’s what we are, right? We’re all sport fanatics. But there’s something that we aren’t. We aren’t a part of the team that we cheer for. Call me picky or call me clueless. That’s fine. But you are a fan, and that’s all. “We can’t run this play. If we lose this game, it’s going to hurt our playoff chances.” Oh really? Tell me when Mike Tomlin has gone to you before for advice. “Why did Clint Hurdle leave Clint Barmes in the game. He’s killing us.” Killing is a whole other topic, but no, no he isn’t. His play is hurting the Pirates. Your favorite team. Not you. “The Ravens are our bitter rival, but if the Niners win, they’ll tie us in Super Bowl rings.” Congratulations. I had no idea Mr. Rooney gave you a ring. May I see it? The correct word here is they. Yes, you love the team and yes, you want to have that connection. I get it. But in reality, you aren’t. Ask the players who are making millions of dollars because they were training since they were four years old to get where they are. They are the ones risking their health night in and night out. Not you. “We are the fans, where
would this team be without us?” I’ve heard this one on Twitter from a follower after I went on a rant before and I think many feel the same way. Yes, you buy their merchandise, watch them play and your money goes indirectly to the team. You are absolutely right. If you want the truth though, without you, they’re still a team. They are the Miami Marlins, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Panthers and Miami Dolphins. They are still teams that are playing and they still exist. Every athlete says they love playing in front of fans and they genuinely mean it, but in a technical sense, they don’t need you to exist. What about paying taxes for the stadiums or arenas? Does that qualify you to say you’re part of the team? No. Simple as that. Unless you’re Jay-Z or have stock in the publicly owned Green Bay Packers, then no. What about college teams? You pay the tuition. You go to that school. To me, it’s a gray area. I personally still don’t agree with it, but I’m not as quick to say something. As ESPN writer Chris Jones said, apply the ‘we’ to other forms of entertainment. Apply it to books, movies, TV shows and music. Sounds wrong doesn’t it? Well that’s exactly what it sounds like when you do it with sports also. Then there is the sense of community. I absolutely love going to a Penguins game and seeing the unity between the fans (until the parking lot that is). Cheering “Let’s Go Pens” and slapping high fives every time there is a goal. Or let’s take a look at the heart and soul of Pittsburgh. It’s, of course, the Pittsburgh
Steelers. The six-time Super Bowl champions. They ARE Pittsburgh. The fans ARE Pittsburgh. No matter what, they are their team. While it won’t happen with the Steelers like it has with other teams, relocation does happen. Look at the Atlanta Thrashers, Montreal Expos, Quebec Nordiques, (soon to be) Sacramento Kings and Seattle Supersonics. Ask a true fan of those teams. Not a casual one, but a true fan. When those respective teams went to Winnipeg, Washington, Colorado, Seattle and Oklahoma City, those fans couldn’t stand that team anymore. Cleveland hated Baltimore when the Browns turned into the Ravens. Some loyalty eh? Not saying that’s wrong at all and truthfully, I’d probably feel the same way. There’s nothing wrong with loving a team. It allows us to escape from the harsh reality that we call real life. Sunday is a day for us to forget our 9-5, forget our debt, our struggling marriage or what have you. It’s a day for us to feel connected and cheer for our favorite team. Maybe it’s just me, but if the Jets ever win the Super Bowl (don’t laugh) in the near future, I don’t think one of the first concerns of any of the players will be how happy this makes Fireman Ed. It’s about those 53 men on a football team, the 23 players on a hockey team, 12 men on a basketball team or 25 on a baseball team. As much as we celebrate it like we won, in actuality, they did. They’ll reap the benefits while we just have bragging rights of what our favorite team has done. That’s what separates them from us.
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Model U.N. Club expands worldview at Clarion Kyra Ammon
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The Model United Nations is a worldwide organization for students to have their voices heard and to debate important world issues. Many universities have established a club for the Model U.N., and Clarion is about to become one of them, following a considerable studentdriven effort. This would not be possible without the ambition and initiative of Nigerian international student Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, as well as advisers Dr. Todd Pfannestiel and Dr. Sandra Trejos. Obiezu-Umeh, who is the president of the club in Clarion, pushed for its formation after hearing about it from a friend whose school had one organized and who enjoyed the experience of being involved. Her story inspired Obiezu-Umeh. “My dream job is to work for UNICEF in the United Nations,” Obiezu-Umeh explains. Students know how valuable it would be for them to have experience in the area before graduating college. Every year, Model
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Chisom Obiezu-Umeh speaks to other interested students for the Model U.N. Club. U.N. groups come together at what is called the WorldMUN, a weeklong conference in which students from all over the planet join in debate, discussion, and understanding major world issues. Since its beginning, WorldMUN has expanded to 17 different countries on five continents. The WorldMUN informational video describes the organiza-
tion as “the coming together, sharing, and understanding of different cultures around the world.” There are also many smaller conferences held in major cities all throughout the year. Clarion’s Model U.N. club will not attend a conference this semester, as it takes some work to prepare. There will be bi-weekly meetings which will involve learning about the dif-
Students show different ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day Emily Miller
STAFF WRITER
While the month of February has brought many important days like the Super Bowl and Groundhog Day, February cannot be denied having what some consider being the most important day of the year– Valentine’s Day. St. Valentine’s Day is what all know to be full with hearts, candy, flowers and occasionally Cupid’s arrow. Every year on Feb. 14, sweethearts exchange gifts, sentimental cards and go on dates, all in the name of love. On the holiday, “consumers will spend more than $17.6 billion, with $10.4 billion of that going to gifts for a significant other or spouse,” according to the National Retail Federation. While the consumer market for Valentine’s Day focuses on couples and spouses and getting lovebirds to shell out money, some celebrate the holiday by spending time with their family and friends. Megan Brennan, a sophomore Clarion University, values the day for both couples and singles. “Valentine’s Day is really important and special if you are in a relationship for the two people. It only comes once a year, so it’s special for couples,” Bren-
nan said. “You can also spend Valentine’s Day with family; it’s not all about relationships. Before I went to college, my mom would make a brownie shaped like a heart, and now she’ll send me care packages.” On Valentine’s Day, some singles find themselves watching sappy, love-movie marathons on TV; others spend time bonding with a group of friends making the day just as special. “A group of my friends and I are going to go out to eat, watch a movie and then go dancing or something like that,” said Chelsea Neatrour, a first year grad student at CU. “Valentine’s Day is about spending time with really anybody that you care about. If it wasn’t, a lot of people around the world would be out moping around.” The type of love associated most with Valentine’s Day is the love between two people in a relationship. Although this love is the main target for Cupid’s arrow, it is not the only love to be celebrated. Krista Tangren, student at CUP, will be spending Feb. 14 conducting a weekly Bible study every Thursday. “My girlfriends and I are getting together for a Bible study, about love, which I think is going to be fun,”
said Tangren. “I just think it’s really cool to get together with your friends to talk about a different type of love. We are going to talk about God’s love, and worldly love, things like that.” Spending Valentine’s Day with family and friends and celebrating your relationships with them is one way commemorate St. Valentine’s Day. CU couple Jessica Miller and Tony Knapp will be spending their day celebrating the relationship they have as girlfriend and boyfriend. “Unfortunately for us, Tony works on Thursday, and we both work on Friday,” said Miller. “We are going to celebrate it the weekend of my birthday instead. We might go down to the river and have a candlelight picnic on one of the docks, which is where he asked me to be his girlfriend. It doesn’t really matter what we do, as long as I get to hold his hand and tell him I love him at some point around Valentine’s Day. That’s all I need.” Whether Valentine’s Day is celebrating with family, friends, or a special someone, it is all the same. Spending Feb. 14 with somebody caring, regardless of relationship status, will showcase what the holiday is truly about: love.
ferent countries, as well as “practice conferences.” The goal is to prepare the club for attending the conferences beginning next semester. Members must be able to argue and assume an ambassador’s perspective. Why get involved? United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) states that becoming a part of Model U.N. does a
great deal for its members in terms of preparing them for life in the professional world. Not only does it teach about culture and diversity, it also develops debate, writing, and public speaking skills, all of which are important to employers in addition to being essential to everyday life. “At some point in your life, people will disagree with you,”
Obiezu-Umeh said. “Model United Nations will enhance your negotiation skills… You [will] need the writing skills, the speaking skills, in your job.” The amount of work and dedication it takes to prepare for a conference develops members into well-rounded and capable individuals. At conferences, students experience a simulation of what it is like to be in the United Nations, and together they discuss important world topics “…such [as] the role of women in peace and security, the elimination of racism and xenophobia, and the effects of atomic radiation,” according to the official UNA-USA website. Schools can also prepare a position paper, which, if impressive enough, could be presented to the U.N. itself. A position paper would entail a thorough summary of the country’s standing on a specific issue. The club is looking for more members to join in efforts to gather understanding of diversity and sharing viewpoints. Students of all majors are welcome, and anyone wishing to join should contact Chisom Obiezu-Umeh or either of the advisers.
V-Day Project meets to discuss upcoming events Amerigo Allegretto FEATURES EDITOR
Planning for upcoming events and increasing participation topped the list for Clarion V-Day Project’s second general meeting of the semester on Monday, Feb. 11 at 209 Harvey Hall. The first event on the roster was “One Billion Rising,” a fundraiser designed to raise awareness for women who are sexually assaulted.” One in three women (One billion) will be raped or sexually assaulted in their lifetime,” president Gabby Scrofano said. “That’s a ridiculous amount, and we should not have escalated into that amount.” The fundraiser involves people buying hearts, which are then added to a remembrance net for victims and survivors of sexual assault. Hearts will be sold until Feb. 15. Next on the list was the week of events planned for April 8-12. On Monday, April 8 a military DVD will be shown, with a possible speaker accompanying
the presentation. “We’re going to try to get the executive director at Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (Delilah Rumbaugh),” said Marlene Austin, prevention education coordinator at Passages. The tentative time and place is 7 p.m. at Hart Chapel. On Tuesday, April 9, a self-defense speaker will be educating students on defending themselves against attackers. The location of the event and whether or not the event will be co-ed are yet to be decided. Wednesday, April 10 will featured “Take Back The Night.” Last year, the event was held at Reinhard Villages, where students marched from the volleyball courts to the community center. Various speakers also lectured on sexual assault. On Thursday, April 11, the Vagina Monologues Premiere Party will take place at Moore Hall. Along with that, the Vagina Gallery will be open to the public. And to cap it off on Friday, April 12, the
women’s film festival LunaFest will be held at 7 p.m. in Hart Chapel. Also at the meeting, the dates for “The Vagina Monologues” were discussed. The tentative dates are April 18, 19 and 21. CampusFest is set for apr. 20 Tickets will be sold soon. Recruiting volunteers and publicity have been issues for the VDay Project. “I want to increase student volunteering and participation because the administration doesn’t want to put money into a program that doesn’t have student participation,” said Scrofano. “We used to do a lot on campus and we really digressed in that sense. It would be an improvement just to have people know where this office is.” Scrofano also discussed reaching out to more diverse groups and increasing the amount of advertising the V-Day Project does. V-Day meetings are held every Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Women and Gender Studies Center (Harvey 209).
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TESAC holds first meeting of semester, discuss T.E.S.T. John Burba
STAFF WRITER
This past Monday, the Teacher Education Student Advisory Council had its first meeting of the semester at 7:30 p.m. in Room 203 of Stevens Hall. The group, which meets to discuss and promote the values and principles of education, discussed its involvement and interest in several events both on campus and in the community. The first item of discussion was the group’s self-education and workshop initiative known as T.E.S.T. series. “Tomorrow’s Educators Start Today Series (or, T.E.S.T. for short) is a professional series for students who have an interest in building their professional development in the field of education. The series acts as an extension of the topics covered in our education classes,” said TESAC President Brittany Hacker. “This T.E.S.T. series I really want to be important because it will probably be the last one I will be able to plan due to student teaching.” The theme for this
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TESAC President Brittany Hacker discusses issues with other group members in their first general meeting of the semester. year’s T.E.S.T. series is “Why Teach?” Hacker said she feels that re-establishing a reason behind the decision to teach is critical to providing education. “I think so often we forget why we are education majors and why we have that spark, that fire in our decision to be an education major,” Hacker said. For the T.E.S.T. se-
ries, TESAC has four topics of discussion that focus on values and aspects of education. “We will be focusing on inclusion in special education, how to deal with grief in the classroom, understanding the common core on a higher level, and we will get an inside view of the education interviewing pro-
Inspirational speaker, trainer to lecture on stereotypes, diversity Alex Krach
STAFF WRITER
Inspirational speaker, trainer and performer Elaine Penn will speak to students and faculty in Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. as part of the Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series. “The Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series is an organization that seeks to bring diverse events to campus,” said DeBreea Dunston, the University Activities Board Multi-cultural chair. “We try to find… speakers who are able to speak to everyone and everybody can find something that they can take from what the speakers have to say.” Penn’s topic, titled “Finding Common Ground and Embracing Differences,” focuses on building strong communities and eliminating stereotypes and prejudices by fostering inclusive environments. “This year, the culture series is “Realities of Race,” and Elaine Penn talks about diversity and finding common ground, which is one of the many topics she talks about… I felt like it was most appropriate for the Clarion
Community,” Dunston said. “I feel like, in a way, it will help people to see other people feel the same way that they do and there’s a way to find common ground that lines us all.” Penn began speaking on campuses in 1996. Her messages often include a combination of audience participation, discussion, and group activities that focus on diversity. Penn, having performed professionally most of her life, incorporates her musical talents as a way to enhance and round out her message of diversity and inclusion. “She wasn’t speaking at you, but she was speaking with you and having a conversation,” Dunston said, “And she has a lot of interactive activities…she does poetry, she sings, she makes you feel like she’s speaking to you one-on-one.” Prior to working as a motivational speaker, Penn was a collegiate basketball player for Greensboro College, where she achieved high success that eventually led to her number being retired. After college, Penn continued to work on campuses in various positions such as director of special projects, director of campus recre-
ation and an assistant volleyball coach. Her close work with students has given her a unique perspective and has allowed her to tailor her messages in a way that is more accessible for various students and faculty members. “Elaine, she’s just powerful… she uses stories and songs and poems to…convey this idea [of stereotypes] that people are sometimes nervous to talk about or scared to talk about… and she talks about it in a way that is just so comfortable and relieving,” Dunston said. Penn will also hold a workshop at 5 p.m. in room 456 of Gemmell to highlight topics that she will cover in her presentation and to discuss other topics that will not be in her presentation. Students must register before the workshop. “I recommend the workshop because she’ll talk about how to deal with diversity in the workplace… [and] in the classroom… [and she will talk about] personal success,” Dunston stated. For more information on the workshop or on Penn, contact Dunston at d.s.dunston@ eagle.clarion.edu. For more information this year’s Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series, visit www.clarion.edu/377554.
cess from upper administration,” said Hacker. One of the two topics within the T.E.S.T. series that Hacker considers highly valuable is special education and inclusion. Hacker cited the importance of this topic as “something that touches us all, regardless of your specialization.” Another one of the top-
ics for this year’s T.E.S.T. series is death and mourning in the classroom. “I think it’s highly important for educators to learn about this topic in light of recent events.” said Hacker. Announced at the meeting was a partnership between TESAC and Clarion University’s Field Services department. Hacker expressed her excitement at
This week in history Feb. 14-17 Amerigo Allegretto FEATURES EDITOR
FEB. 14 On this day in 2012, a new statue of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il was revealed in the country’s capital of Pyongyang. Jong-Il died of a suspected heart attack on Dec. 17, 2011, leaving his son, Kim Jong-un as his successor.
FEB. 15 Airwaves were taken by storm and FCC officials were sent into a frenzy as the Howard Stern Radio Show first broadcast in Rochester, NY in 1993. Since then, the show has expanded nationwide and moved to satellite radio in 2006.
FEB. 16 On this day in 2011, professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong announces his official retirement. About two years later, Armstrong confessed to doping in several bicycling events, including all of the Tour de France races he won.
FEB. 17 The Republic of Kosovo declared itself an independent state on this day in 2008 from Serbia, following centuries of Serbian rule. Serbia however does not recognize the succession, causing tensions.
FEB. 18
Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee wed on this day in 1995. The couple would split in 1998.
the partnership, stating that this merger will provide TESAC the opportunity to gain higher level resources it otherwise wouldn’t have access to. Hacker said that with all of the resources available to and offered by TESAC, drawing interest from the student body should be easier over time. The group, which has existed since 2007, has had a diverse membership of both education and noneducation based students. “T.E.S.T. Series is our largest event during the school year. Many people find out about us then, but students can also see our information in the CU Digest, on CU CONNECT, and sometimes fliers hung about the campus.” Hacker said that people considering learning more about education and educational values, they should give TESAC a try. “It definitely is open to anyone who has an interest in education. Your major doesn’t have to define your passions,” Hacker said. The T.E.S.T. series will begin Monday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Carlson Library on Level A. The next meeting for TESAC is on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 203 of Stevens Hall.
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Review: Bullet For My Valentine’s “Temper Temper” Michael Waterloo SPORTS EDITOR
In 1998, a band by the name of Jeff Killed John in the United Kingdom got its start by covering songs by American rock bands Metallica and Nirvana. While Jeff Killed John only recorded six songs, a name change catapulted them into the mainstream in the UK and America. In 2002, the band inked a five-album deal with Sony BMG and changed its name to one that is synonymous with metal; Bullet For My Valentine. The band just released its latest studio album, “Temper Temper,” its first since 2010. Arguably the most successful British metal band of its generation, Bullet For My Valen-
tine’s music was geared for teenage metal fans when it released “The Poison” in 2005. Fastforward eight years, and the band still has the same recipe. Unfortunately, it’s not working quite as well. “Temper Temper” doesn’t show the maturation that one would expect from a metal band, and instead, makes Bullet For My Valentine come off as a heavy rock band that parents would allow their kids to listen to in their early teens. Bullet For My Valentine lost my interest after “The Poison” but I was willing to give them another try with this project. Unfortunately, the commercial success they long for is evident as they fail to push the
envelope and the whole CD feels rushed. Frontman Matt Tuck tries to force the sad, angry man throughout the LP, but anyone who understands music can see right through it. The entire disc isn’t a disappointment though as there are a few standout tracks that make you feel as if Bullet For My Valentine is taking a step forward. “Breaking Point” is one of the heavier, deeper songs on the album. Having it as the first track on the album was a smart move to draw the listener in. Two tracks after, the title track “Temper Temper” made me reminisce about “The Poison” album as it had a catchy feel to it. As the lead single, it
shows off speedy guitar work and Michael Thomas’ cymbal-heavy drumbeats. “Leech” has an interesting concept as it talks about a delusional person who is always crashing the party. It makes for a solid track. “Dead to the World” is without a doubt the moodiest track on the disc. “I’ve tried a thousand times before to leave my demons behind me for good/ I’m trapped with no escape to find/ Lost without hope, hope is not lost as I hang on for one more tomorrow / Heart turns to black, but I’m not coming back cause I feel like I’m dead to the world.” “Saints and Sinners” will hold the average listener over, the rest of the album goes down-
hill after the third track. One listen to “Riot,” and you can tell Tuck is trying to make the band be something it isn’t. “Are you ready? It’s time for war/ We’ll break down these f**king doors/ Smash the windows, tear down the walls/ We won’t stop ‘til it’s all destroyed” Really? It actually comes off quite comical after watching the video and listening to the track a couple times. It’s the second single off the LP, and for commercial success, it’s good. For fans who expected a metal album, it’s not so great with the “whoa-oh-ohs” vocals throughout. The biggest disappointment to me was “Tears Don’t Fall (Part 2).” At first, I was ex-
cited to see that they were making a second part to my favorite song from “The Poison.” I mean, who didn’t like that song? Unfortunately, they tried to capture the same success that they had eight years ago with the track and struck out. The album isn’t horrible as a whole, but I’ve realized why I stopped listening to Bullet for My Valentine. While the album was called “Temper Temper” because of ongoing differences with the band and the possibility of them splitting, lifelong fans and wannabe metalheads will enjoy this album. As for everyone else, don’t ruin your Valentine’s Day with this purchase.
Rock Hall pays tribute to Grateful Dead Blayne Sheaffer ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum exhibits a tribute to Grateful Dead through March 24, titled “Grateful Dead: The Long, Strange Trip.” Up since April 2012, the tribute documents 30 years of historymaking music, and is a two-floor exhibit displaying guitars, stage outfits, band members’ artwork and original, handwritten lyrics donated by the band. Vice President of Exhibits and Curatorial Affairs Jim Henke spoke on how Grateful Dead influenced modern music. “The Grateful Dead is a band that is identified with a remarkable era in American history, and, inasmuch as they embody that era, their work is timeless,” said Henke. “They’ve inspired many performers and bands, but none has exhibited their musical depth and cultural resonance. In a 30-year career, this group wrote their own rules and created a community unlike any
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum dedicates a two floor exhibit to the band Grateful Dead. band before or since.” Outiside the elevator leading to the first floor of the exhibit hang items from the
era in which Grateful Dead produced music. One of these is a copy of Ken Kesey’s novel, “One Flew Over the
Cuckoo’s Nest.” The band succeeded in more than inspiring the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor “Cherry Garcia.”
Most artwork displayed depicts alternate renditions to album covers. For example, one painting by member Donna
Godchaux shows the same woman from the original cover of Grateful Dead’s first live album in ’69, “Live/Dead,” however in Godchaux’s painting, the woman is facing forward and holding the banner reading “Live/Dead” as opposed to the published work in which Godchaux paints the woman regarding the banner as it floats overhead. Hate mail concerning drug references in the band’s lyrics hangs next to a banner reading “Acid Test.” Cubicles provide headphones and the band’s discography to browse and listen to while the band’s items hung from the walls. A white dress that Godchaux bought on their travels through Egypt hangs beside several guitars, some broken, some only slightly damaged. All of this provides an air of history and experience the simple artifacts can not expel. While the items in the showcases awe incoming fans, one quote hangs on its own wall, reminding listeners of Grateful Dead’s single goal; “Let there be
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CUP’s Black Student Union hosts sex games Jen Schwartz STAFF WRITER
In these days leading up to Valentine’s Day, Clarion University campus has turned into a match-maker game show, provided playing grounds for a condom scavenger hunt, and hosted to multiple guest speakers who encouraged the awareness of safe sex. The Black Student Union of Clarion University hosted a week of special events starting Feb. 4 in preparation for Valentine’s Day. BSU has sponsored these Valentine-themed events for over 10 years now, and each year attracts a wide range of participants. The BSU Valentine’s events commenced Monday, Feb. 4 with a presen-
tation from Lisa Defranco from the North West Aids Alliance group. It’s not the first time Defranco has presented for CU students, her presentation included demonstrating to the audience the proper way to use condoms, as well as the video “HIV in Black America.” NBC’s singing competition “The Voice” season two contestant Jamar Rogers spoke on Tuesday, Feb. 5 on behalf of HIV awareness and his struggles with being HIV positive. The singer spoke to a crowd of about 450 people in the Gemmell Student Complex Multi-Purpose Room, filling the room to capacity. Defranco was actually the first to contact Rogers, inquiring about a visit to Clarion, and worked with
BSU president Derek Parker putting the event together. Defranco had messaged Rogers directly through his Facebook page, and by chance Rogers replied shortly after. “He gets thousands of Facebook messages a day, and he just happened to see the message Lisa Defranco sent him and actually replied,” Parker said. “He made a point to talk to everyone at his show. He answered everyone’s questions before and after the show, and took pictures with everyone. He’s definitely both a talented and cool person.” Rogers joined Parker and other members of BSU after the event for dinner at Applebee’s where the conversation continued,
and Rogers announced he would be happy to come back to Clarion. “I hope that if I ever run across another celebrity that [he/she’s] as down to Earth as Jamar,” said Parker. “His show, as well as meeting and going out to dinner with him, was definitely the highlight of the week for me.” Wednesday’s event featured another guest speaker, Phebe West of Harrisburg. West spoke about each sexually transmitted disease, how they can be contracted, as well as how they can be prevented. Pamphlets were presented to spread awareness, and pictures representing the diseases were shared in a slideshow to press the necessity of this awareness.
The popular ‘Safe Sex Scavenger Hunt’ was held Thursday, Feb. 7 in the STC building on campus. “Basically we had condoms hidden all over the first floor of the STC building,” said Parker. “Contestants were put into teams, and the two teams who found the most condoms went to the next round.” During this round, each member of the two remaining teams was asked a question relating to knowledge gathered over the course of the week. Those who answered correctly were sent on to the next round, where they were blindfolded and instructed to put a condom on a banana. Senior Kiara Brown accomplished the task the fastest, winning a gift bag
of goodies relating to Valentine’s Day such as candy, a stuffed animal and flowers. The Valentine’s Day Game show was held Friday night in the Gemmell Student Complex, hosted by Mark Ferguson, and was conducted in the way of a dating game show such as “Love Connection.” Contestants were chosen randomly from the audience, blindfolded and asked questions regarding their ideal relationship. Winners received a gift bag of candy, a stuffed animal and flowers. “Because of my board members and everything they did to contribute, we were able to get things done throughout the week with overall good turnouts,” said Parker. “Everything went very smooth.”
Opinion: 2013 Grammy Awards ceremony
Jia Macmillan-Shipley STAFF WRITER
Feb. 10 marked the day of the 55th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by LL Cool J, brought together music’s biggest entertainers and presenters. This year’s Grammy awards featured artists ranging from Frank Ocean to Elton John. There were some incredible fashion displays and superb performances. Some of the 55th Grammy Award categories and winners are as follows: ~Record of the Year: “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye featuring Kimbra ~Album of the Year: “Babel” by Mumford & Sons ~Song of the Year: “We
Are Young” by Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (fun. featuring Janelle Monae) ~Best New Artist: fun. ~Best Pop Solo Performance: “Set Fire To The Rain” by Adele ~Best R&B Performance: “Climax” by Usher ~Best R&B Song: “Adorn” by Miguel ~Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: “No Church in the Wild” by Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring Frank Ocean & The-Dream ~Best Rap Album: Drank’s “Take Care” Music’s biggest night included presenters Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepson and Tim Mcgraw, to name a few. Prior to the awards, there were some phenomenal
walks down the red carpet. Some favorite looks of the evening were Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, Sean Paul and Katy Perry. Rihanna wore an elegant red Alaia gown down the red carpet. While the sheer dress revealed the fact that she didn’t have anything on underneath, the Grammy Award-winning artist looked absolutely stunning. Kelly Rowland’s jawdropping Georges Chakra gown was also a sheer but chic and memorable gown. Sean Paul’s dapper suit and sneaker collaboration paired with his rocking mohawk was exceptional. In the category of Grammy performances, there were a lot of great presentations and some
mediocre ones. Everyone was anxiously anticipating Taylor Swift’s opening performance, and honestly it was not extremely impressive. The crazy, theatrical, threering circus concept behind her performance didn’t match the lyrics of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” I love the song, but her showcase was just random and out of place. Another performance I was not particularly fond of was Miguel and Wiz Kalifa performing Miguel’s Grammy awardwinning song “Adorn.” Vocally, Miguel’s execution could have been better and because “Adorn” is such an affectionate song, Wiz Kalifa’s rambunctious demeanor
didn’t match it, like oil and water. Wiz Kalifa seemed a bit lost during Miguel’s passionate and heartfelt moments. However, one of my favorite performances of the night by far was the Bob Marley tribute featuring Ziggy and Damian Marley, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Sting. It was a profound and authentic showcase. It took listeners to the islands during the performance, and legacy performances are truly heartfelt and inspirational. Another one of the unforgettable and timeless performances of the night was Justin Timberlake returning to the scene, premiering his new song “Suit & Tie.” His oldschool ‘60s style perfor-
mance was entertaining and appropriate; the television turned a bronze color to capture the time period. It was almost an oxymoron; he was taking us back in time as he was coming anew. Elton John and Ed Sherran sang “The ATeam” beautifully and harmoniously. It was one of those astounding performances that silenced the entire room because you didn’t want to miss a second of it. The 55th annual Grammy Awards have now come to a close. Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys was a big winner but Frank Ocean, fun., Mumford & Sons, Kelly Clarkson and Kanye West and Jay-Z were all honored with Grammys.
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February 14, 2013
Fleming passes Angle on Clarion all-time wins list Matt Catrillo STAFF WRITER
In a weekend split for the Clarion University Golden Eagles Wrestling team (4-8 overall, 2-2 Eastern Wrestling League), senior James Fleming went 2-0, passing Kurt Angle on the alltime wins list, now 12th overall with a 118-18 career record. He is now two wins away from tying Ultimate Fighting Championship great Frankie Edgar for 10th all-time. “James’ attitude and mental toughness on the mat is what separates him from the rest of the guys in his weight,” said Clarion Head Coach Troy Letters. But don’t think that Fleming is satisfied with his career just yet. Letters said, “Him climbing up on the win list at this historic wrestling program is impressive but he wants an NCAA title more.”
Fleming’s first win came on Friday, Feb. 8 in a 2418 loss for Clarion against the Ohio University Bobcats from a forfeit, and his win at Cleveland State on Sunday, Feb. 10, was a 16-2 major decision win in a Clarion 23-9 win. In the loss at home against Ohio, Clarion senior Steven Cressley shut out Ohio’s Ryan Garringer 3-0 at 184, followed by a 4-0 win by Clarion senior Justin Ortega at 197. Those two wins brought the Golden Eagles within six, but senior Phil Catrucco was pinned in the heavyweight matchup to seal the victory for the Bobcats. In Clarion’s win at the Cleveland State University Vikings, Tyler Fraley also edged out a 3-2 win over Cleveland State’s Ben Willeford. Fraley, like Fleming, finished the weekend 2-0, still riding high after being
named EWL Freshman of the Week this past week, impressing Coach Letters. “I have been impressed with him this past month,” Letters said. “He is buying in to what we talk to these kids about every day, and making it a lifestyle.” Also in the win against Cleveland State, Cressley and Ortega finished the weekend 2-0, with wins at 184 and 197 respectively. Clarion Senior Joe Waltko bounced back with a 9-5 win, at 133, along with Tyler Bendelyon at 149, 13-1 in a major decision and Ryan Darch at 174, 6-3. The Golden Eagles begin a three-match home stand before the EWLs at Edinboro on Saturday, March 9. Coach Letters told his team to “have fun!” to finish the regular season. The home stand begins Friday, Feb. 15 against Bucknell at 7 p.m. in Tippin Gym.
Clarion women suffer loss to IUP Traesha Pritchard STAFF WRITER
The Clarion University Golden Eagles women’s basketball team has been fighting hard this season. Just last week the Golden Eagles had an amazing win over ranked No. 21, the Edinboro University Fighting Scots. The Clarion Women’s Basketball team was on a twogame win streak. They started their February record 2-0 for the first time since 2008. They were looking for a 3-0 February start for the first time since going 8-0 in 1994. Saturday, Feb. 9, The Golden Eagles took on visiting Indiana University of Pennsylvania at Tippin Gym. Although it was a close game, the Golden Eagles suffered a loss with a score of 67-60. “We played very hard,”Clarion Head Coach Gie
Parsons said. “We put in a lot of effort. We still have some areas we need to approve.” At halftime, IUP led 29-23. With 13:28 left to play the Golden Eagles got within two points. “I would say that we played very hard, and yes we are capable to making it to playoffs. We need to work on defense and keeping up the hard work,” Clarion junior guard Raven Jones said. During the majority of the game, the score stayed within six points. However, in the last 41 seconds of the game the Crimson Hawks hit five of six free throws to take home the win. Sophomore Hannah Heeter had 15 points and 20 rebounds. This game gave Heeter her third straight doubedouble and her fifth in the last seven games. Jones and freshman Tania Holmes both added 12 points to the scoreboard.
Freshman Mariah Gador had her career best with 15 points. “This season we have a lot more young players who are very hard workers,” Jones said. Clarion holds a four-game advantage on both Slippery Rock University and Lock Haven University with five games to play. “Our philosophy: Anything can happen when you reach the playoffs,” Parsons said. “Everybody is buying into what we are selling. We’re starting to click as a team.” Parsons is looking for one win to reach her 450th career win. Parsons is 449-390 as a head coach and 339-317 in her 24 years at Clarion. Over Parsons’ 24 years of coaching at Clarion she said her teams are “growing and getting better.” “This team needs to work on “offense and defense,” said Parsons.
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Clarion sophomore Hannah Heeter looks for a cutting teammate during a game against IUP.
Clarion diving finishes season strong Mike Decker STAFF WRITER
Clarion University divers finished their regular seasons in strong style at the Clarion Invitation on Sunday, Feb. 10. For the men, the Eagles were able to sweep both the one meter and the three meter dives. Senior Justin Duncan claimed the top spot in both dives. Duncan recorded a final score of 515.30 in the one meter dive and 562.50 in the three meter dive. Junior Heath Calhoun grabbed two second place finishes, and sophomore Nick Larmon received two third places. “I was very happy with our divers’ performances. They have had an awesome season,” said Head Diving Coach David Hrovat. “Now we have to focus on the NCAA Championships in Birmingham, Ala. We will just be continuing our practices and cheering for our swimmers at the Pennsylvnia State Athletic Conference Championship’s until then.” Like the men, the women also had a strong conclusion to their season.
Sophomore Kristin Day also finished the invitation with two top place finishes recording a 497.50 in the one meter and a 499.15 in the three meter dive. “It was our last regular meet of the season, so we all just tried to have a good time and close up the season with a great meet,” said Day. “Everyone has been training incredibly hard, as we have been going nonstop since the beginning of January. Everyone had a really good meet.” Freshman Sarah Zerfross finished with two second places for the Women Eagles, while fellow freshman Noelle Melani received two fourth place finishes. Next stop for the divers with be the NCAA Championships that will start on Wednesday, March 6 and continue through March 9. “I have only nationals on my mind now, just trying to use these next couple weeks to make some final tweaks on my dives and get my head ready,” said Day. The swimmers will continue their season starting later this week when they will travel to Mechanicsburg for the PSAC championships starting Thursday, Feb. 14.
FACE OFF Who are your midseason NBA award winners? Jacob Oberdorf STAFF WRITER
This weekend, the NBA’s finest will be found in Houston as the 2013 NBA All-Star game takes place. Up until this point many players have been making their case for the end of the season with the individual awards that are given out. Out of the five major awards, there are at least two or three players that you could make a case to win the award. However, it is my job to convince you that my picks for the Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and last but not least the Most Valuable Player will be the individuals that will take home the awards come summertime. First, the Rookie of the Year Award. I feel that this award is the only one of the five that is pretty much wrapped up already. My Rookie of the Year Award goes to Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. Lillard is leading all rookies in playing 38.5 minutes per game and scoring 18.2 points per game. Lillard is also averaging 6.6 assists per game and 1.02 steals per game. Keep in mind that other than LaMarcus Aldridge, the Trail Blazers roster is less than average. Lillard and his 16.8 efficiency rating, also tops among NBA rookies, are keeping his Blazers somewhat competitive in a tough Western Conference. The Defensive Player of the Year is more competitive with Joakim Noah, Serge Ibaka and Chris Paul leading the group. However, I feel that the job Joakim Noah is doing in Chicago will earn him defensive player of the year. Noah is averaging 2.04 blocks per game along with 1.3 steals per game and secures 7.3 defensive rebounds per game. Noah excels under defensive minded coach Tom Thibodeau. Spoiler alert: You will be hearing more about Thibodeau later. To me, Sixth Man of the Year comes down to two players, Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers and J.R. Smith of the New York Knicks. Smith has an edge on Crawford in minutes per game, rebounds per game, assist per game and efficiency rating. However, the effect that Crawford has on the Clippers in his first year with the team propels him over Smith in this race. Crawford is averaging 17 points per game while playing 29.6 minutes per game. He most recently outplayed Smith in a head-to-head matchup this past Sunday. Crawford played 37 minutes and scored a team high 27 points, as Smith played 34 minutes and scored six points as the Clippers beat the Knicks. Now to the Coach of the Year. My Coach of the Year Award goes to aforementioned Thibodeau. Thibodeau has led his Bulls to the fourth best record in the Eastern Conference as the Bulls are 10 games over the .500 mark without their best player, Derrick Rose. Finally, what you all have been waiting for, my Most Valuable Player. It’s hard to argue what LeBron has been doing this season. However, I’m going to do it anyway. My MVP goes to Carmelo Anthony. Anthony is leading the NBA with 29 points per game. His five 40-point games are tied for most in the NBA this season with Kevin Durant. Anthony’s 23.48 efficiency rating is eighth in the NBA and has led his Knicks to the second best record in the East.
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With NBA All-Star weekend upon us, it’s officially one of the best times of the year. Not only do we get to see all of our favorite NBA superstars take center stage, but we get to debate who are the frontrunners for the major NBA awards. As my counterpart, Jake said, we are giving out our midseason awards for Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and the Most Valuable Player of the league. To me, the majority of these are fairly simple to decide. If you’ve watched any basketball at all this year, you know that Damian Lillard deserves the Rookie of the Year Award by a landslide. Lillard leads all rookies in points per game (18.2) and minutes per game (38.5), as well as averaging 6.6 assists per game and 1.02 steals per game. Lillard was within an eyelash of becoming the first rookie guard to make the NBA All-Star game since Michael Jordan. Lillard is the only rookie to hit the 30-point mark twice this season. To put it in perspective, only one other rookie scored 30 points even once. The Defensive Player of the Year Award gets tricky. It comes down to Joakim Noah, Serge Ibaka, Chris Paul, Larry Sanders and Dwight Howard in my book. As much as I’m enjoying the Lakers fall from grace this year, I’m going to swallow my pride and give the award to Howard. Howard, who wasn’t even supposed to be playing until a few weeks ago, has looked lost on the offensive side of the ball for the Lakers. On the defensive side however, Howard has been a monster. Even with a bad back, he’s pulling down 11.9 rebounds per game, which is good for third best in the league. Howard is also fifth in the league in blocked shots at 2.36 blocks per game. As the only person to rank in the top five in both categories, he’s a deserving candidate. As much as I want to give Jamal Crawford the Sixth Man of the Year Award, I’m going to make a case for J.R. Smith of the New York Knicks. First off, I hate Smith’s attitude, but his game speaks for itself. While the Knicks’ leader Carmelo Anthony was out, Smith took over ballgames. Smith hit the memorable three-pointers to clinch multiple wins for the Knicks this season. Smith also bests Crawford in just about every statistical category. While I like Crawford more, Smith is more deserving in my book. I hate the way Coach of the Year Awards are handed out in sports. They are normally given to a team that wasn’t expected to make noise. Instead, I’m giving it to Greg Popovich, who in my book, is the best coach in the league. His San Antonio Spurs are consistently one of the best teams in the NBA, and he’s done an amazing job to propel them to the top of the Western Conference again. For my MVP, there’s no question it’s LeBron James. Very anti-climatic, I know. Save the James plays with superstar talk, because he is, without a doubt, the best player in the game. While many will try to find one, James doesn’t have a weakness in his game. He’s third in scoring, and leads the league in player efficiency rating. Once again, King James will take home the hardware.
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Clarion basketball gives back to community Eddie McDonald STAFF WRITER
When children are young, they have dreams to become the heroes they look up to. It’s not often that kids ever get to meet their heroes, but when they do it becomes a lasting memory that the children carry with them forever. The Clarion University men’s basketball team is often looked up to by the youth in the local area, essentially making some of the players heroes. The Clarion Area and Keystone Elementary fifth and sixth grade boy’s basketball teams got to meet the Clarion University men’s basketball team on Jan. 1. The men’s team hosted a question-and-answer session in which members took on questions from the two teams and their coaches. Freshman forward Evan Battle said he had people do this for him when he was younger and wanted to give back to the local community because of that. “It was cool. It was a good moment because a lot of people did that for me, and I just wanted to be able to mentor somebody to get better and start working hard and to keep dreaming whatever they want to dream so they can go ahead and achieve it,” Battle said. Ryan Smith, the Keystone Elementary head
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Clarion basketball player, junior Mike Kromka, signs autographs for local students from Clarion Area and Keystone Elementary. coach, said that the kids absolutely loved it and were motivated by it. “The kids talked about it to anyone who would listen, and still talk about it. They were motivated and inspired,” Smith said. Keith Murtha, the Clarion Area Elementary School head coach, said he thought it was “fabulous.”
He continued, “My son, Ben, had an opportunity to play in the game and said it was the biggest game he ever played in.” The kids look up to the men’s basketball team, especially the players they got the chance to meet and talk with. Junior forward, Mike Kromka, said that is some-
thing he enjoyed when he was their age. “It was a lot of fun. It was something I kind of enjoyed as a little kid looking up to older players. It’s kind of fun to think now I’m one of those older players,” Kromka said. The two high school teams play in District 9,
and each year they have a chance to play at Tippin Gymnasium. The top four teams in District 9 play at Tippin, usually in front of a couple thousand people. “Being that it is every kid’s dream in the area growing up to play for the D9 title, it’s a good experience for these young
kids,” Smith said. The players offered the younger kids some advice throughout the day with the main emphasis being to always work hard. “I talked to (them) and said the biggest thing is to always work hard because if you work hard, no matter what you do, people won’t complain. They’ll see that hard work and effort you put in, and it will pay off.” This was a way for the university to give back to the community, something 25th year Head Coach Ron Righter was pleased with. “Having an opportunity like this for our program to give back to the community is great,” Righter said. The elementary kids weren’t the only ones to gain something from this; the men’s team gained something as well. “Anything like that is always positive. I feel like it is really something that brought the team together as well because it really opened all of our eyes and it was something fun for us to do,” Kromka said. Senior guard Leonard Patterson gave the kids some different advice. “The biggest advice I gave them was to listen to their parents and coaches. I also told them no matter what sport they played, school work comes first so they can get good grades,” Patterson said.
Foster on sports industry: “It’s amazing the things you can do” Jacob Oberdorf STAFF WRITER
Growing up, many kids have the dream of becoming professional athletes and playing for their favorite teams. However, very few get the opportunity to fulfill those dreams. On Tuesday, Clarion Head Football Coach Jay Foster conducted a presentation to inform, and provide some good news to students who may have had those dreams. The theme of the presentation was careers surrounding athletics. Foster’s presentation showed students that there are many different job opportunities in the athletic world that go far beyond the athletes themselves. Foster himself falls under this category, being a football coach for 30 years. Foster however enjoys his job so much, it’s like he isn’t even working. “I’ve never worked a day in my life,” he said. Foster pointed to eight different fields
that provide job opportunities to sports fanatics who want to be part of the game. These included on-field jobs, game management, athlete support, administration, game day operations, marketing, media, being in charge of the sporting equipment and field and arena maintenance. Foster referenced Clarion Alumni who are having success in the athletics world in such organizations as the NFL, ESPN and many others. Foster said that many people have not realized the behind-the-scenes jobs that are available in the athletic world until now. “Because of athletics becoming a big business, people now realize the periphery things,” he said. Foster had the audience interact during the presentation and gave students real-life examples of jobs available in the athletic world that fall under their current majors. “It’s amazing the things you can do,” said Foster.
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Clarion coach Jay Foster presents students with different career choices in the sports industry.
Lack of size dooms Clarion in 65-54 loss to IUP Mark Emch
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A 9-0 run late in the second half of Saturday’s matchup against Indiana University of Pennsylvania wasn’t enough to catapult the Golden Eagles men’s basketball team to victory. Clarion University garnered its 16th loss of the season after falling to IUP 65-54. Clarion’s lack of size in the front-court offered IUP a considerable advantage. The Golden Eagles‘ tallest forward, junior Mike Kromka (6’6), was forced to shoot around taller opponents such as IUP’s Blake Vedder, a 7-foot, 3-inch center from Chesterland, Oh. Vedder, alongside fellow big man Josh Wiegand, forced Clarion to adjust its strategy on both offense and defense. “We tried to extend our defense to three-quarters
court to limit (IUP’s) touches inside,” said Clarion Head Coach Ron Righter. After scoring the first bucket of the game within seconds of the tip-off, Clarion slumped into an offensive dry spell. The team shot a low percentage of 26.9 percent (7-26) from the field in the first half. IUP accumulated a 16 point lead at the half by relying on a pass-first mentality to effectively move the ball on the offensive end. They generated much of their offense from behind the arc, shooting an impressive 42.86 percent (6-14) from three-point range. Clarion upped the ante on the defensive end in the second half. IUP’s perimeter shooting cooled off thanks to the increased defensive pressure. They missed all three three-point shots taken in the second half.
Kromka’s relentless work on the low block provided multiple scoring opportunities. His 19 points and eight rebounds led the team in both categories. The Golden Eagles trailed by 17 with 7:24 left in the second half when University of Princeton transfer Aaron Johnson stole a pass and helped facilitate a 9-0 Clarion run. Kromka provided four points during the run. However, poor shot selection from the perimeter plagued Clarion’s offensive success throughout the night. The team made only three of the 23 shots it took from three-point range. Clarion’s Marques Jones and Leonard Patterson, a pair of typically proficient threepoint shooters, missed three perimeter shots in the waning minutes of the second half, putting a stopper on the team’s second half surge.
IUP clung to the lead through the second half, and emerged victorious 54-65. The Golden Eagles fell to 5-16 overall with the loss to IUP; 3-14 in-conference. Clarion sits alongside Lock Haven University and Shippensburg University as the lowest ranked teams in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Hopes of a playoff berth seem far-fetched, but Coach Righter’s squad remains optimistic as it prepares for the final five games of the regular season. Clarion will face conference powerhouses Gannon University and Mercyhurst University during that five game stretch. “Our mantra we say after every practice and game is: What are we? Family. What is our goal? To be better tomorrow than we are today,” said Coach Righter.
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Clarion sophomore Marques Jones attempts a three-pointer.