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Clarion professors co-author book on education Rachel Farkas STAFF WRITER

Clarion, Pa. - Clarion education professors Patricia Kolencik and Sheila Hillwig co-authored a book about education.

The book is titled “Teach Who You Are: Developing Your Teaching Philosophy and Creating Your Professional Identity” and was published this past summer.

Kolencik said this book explains what a teaching philosophy is and examines critical components necessary to shape a person’s emerging philosophy.

“The book defines the purpose of a teaching statement and presents a basic orientation to the connection between one’s philosophy of life and one’s classroom

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Patricia Kolecnik (left) and Sheila Hilwig (right) co-author and publish book on teaching philosophy. practice and how philosophy translates into practice,” Kolencik said.

“Teach Who You Are” is academic in nature and meant for those in

the field of education.

What makes her book different from others, she said, is that it simplifies the process rather than using lots of confusing jargon.

“There are books on the market that discuss developing an educational philosophy, but these books concentrate heavily on the

theoretical development of an educational philosophy based on ‘ologies’ and ‘isms,’” Kolencik said. “Thus, the inspiration for this book

came from the ambition to write a simple, practical, non-technical framework for examining one’s motives for teaching in order to shape a personal philosophy of education clearly and concisely.”

This is not the first time Kolencik and Hillwig have worked together.

The pair also co-authored a book titled “Enhancing Learning with Metacognition: Supporting Learners Through Metacognitive Teaching Strategies” prior to the publication of “Teach Who You Are.” Additionally, Kolencik has co-authored three other books about education.

A copy of the book is available in the University Library and can also be purchased in the University Book Center.

Char twells APSCUF offers launches website binding interest arbitration to help settle contract with state system Amanda Jackson STAFF WRITER

Clarion, Pa. - Chartwells at Clarion University created a new website to show nutritional information on the food served on campus.

The website, Diningoncampus.com/Clarion, became available Aug. 20.

Students are able to use this website to check the menu for each day at Eagle Commons.

The website breaks down nutritional information to show exactly what is in each menu item including calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat and sodium, said Senior Director of Dining Services Jeff Gauger.

“I like that it tells me what food is going to be served. On days I do not have time to check the website, there are signs in Eagle Commons in each of the areas, so I still have

a way of knowing what I am eating,” said Lailah Washington, junior.

A nutritional journal is also located on the website, so that students are able to keep track of what they eat in locations both on and off campus.

“I love the nutritional journal,” said Washington. “It helps track my calories, so that I know exactly what I am eating everywhere I go, on a day to day basis.”

“Students have control of their portions since Eagle Commons is buffet style,” said Gauger.

“Our employees are always there to help if students have questions.”

There are also signs with barcodes throughout campus. Students who have smartphones can use the application Barcode Scanner take a picture of the barcode and scan the information

on to their phones; the application automatically bookmarks the website so they can easily and quickly refer to the webpage.

Chartwells continues to work toward having nutritional information throughout all of the retail areas on campus and also other technological advancements.

“We would like to develop a dining application for the smartphone so that students would be able to pre-order food, pay, and pick up their food at a desired time,” said Gauger. “We would also like to place a Kiosk in Eagle Commons so students can look up their food and add directly to their journal there.

“Diningoncampus. com/Clarion is an excellent tool that has helped me take a great step toward living a healthy and happy life on campus,” said Washington.

Harrisburg – Today the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties offered binding interest arbitration to the State System of Higher Education in order to move toward a contract resolution for faculty at the 14 stateowned universities.

Dr. Steve Hicks, president of APSCUF, said that the offer of binding interest arbitration would expedite the negotiations process.

“APSCUF has been negotiating with the State System for over two years, and our faculty have worked without a contract for the last 14 months. We remain hopeful that progress can be made, but we also recognize that

APSCUF and PASSHE remain far apart on several key issues,” Hicks said.

The two sides have failed to reach agreement on temporary faculty workload, distance learning, active and retiree health care, and class size. “APSCUF faculty want to settle a fair contract,” Hicks said.

“It is in the best interests of our students and their families to have a faculty contract in place that safeguards quality public higher education in the Commonwealth.”

APSCUF has proposed that the two parties submit any outstanding issues as of Nov. 9 to a panel of three arbitrators.

While binding interest arbitration is not mandatory for faculty, it is a legislatively approved

process of dispute resolution in Pennsylvania.

The offer gives PASSHE until Oct. 15 to accept binding interest arbitration.

“APSCUF feels that this is the next step in the process of reaching a fair agreement with PASSHE,” Hicks said.

“Faculty across the State System want to continue to provide a high quality education to the 118,000 students who choose to attend our universities. The mission cannot be met without a settled, fair contract.”

The Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties represents more than 6,000 faculty members and coaches at Pennsylvania’s 14 stateowned universities.

S t u d e n t S e n a te weekly report Justin Costa STAFF WRITER

Clarion, Pa. - Student Senate held its weekly meeting this past Monday as senators got together to discuss different topics from around the community.

The Student Senate discussed the recent council of trustees meeting at Venango College.

The Senate reported the budget for the council of trustees unanimously approved Clarion University’s budget at the meeting last Thursday.

The Student Senate also announced

a that a new dean for the college of arts and sciences is needed at the university.

“The dean of the college of arts and sciences stepped down two weeks before the beginning of the school year and until they find a permanent dean. Dr. Joyce Overly is filling in as dean for the college of arts and sciences,” President Sara Dickson said.

The Student Senate is still searching for one more freshman to join the Senate; the applicant will be under heavy consideration by student government, Dickson said.

Student Senate meetings take place every Monday in 246 Gemmell at 7:30 p.m.

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Students, faculty weigh election issues Emily Miller STAFF WRITER

Clarion, Pa. - When it comes to the upcoming presidential election, several problems rise to the top of the list as most important to the people of the United States.

Concerns such as the economy, federal deficit and job production linger in the minds of both presidential candidates and those who will cast their vote in November.

Clarion University political science Professor Kevan Yenerall provided a political analysis of the election.

In the analysis, Yenerall explained that a wide range of polling data over the past several months has consistently indicated that the state of the economy and access to good jobs is far and away the most important issues for Americans.

“After that, the polls also reveal that we see education and other issues such as health care as important. But, the econo-

my is clearly the most crucial issue,” Yenerall said.

Barry Sweet, political science professor at the university, said the biggest issue for the candidates should be the economy.

“The economy is still in not very good shape.

This has been the weakest recovery we’ve ever seen after an economic downturn since the Great Depression,” Sweet said.

“Tackling the deficit is obviously a concern for the candidates, but for a citizen, the economy is crucial. If you are out of a job, you are more concerned with the economy rather than solving the national debt crisis,” he said.

Clarion University student Lindsay Brant said she does not think either candidate is a good choice to help the U.S. with the struggling economy.

“Mitt Romney wants to give tax breaks to the richest people in the U.S. He wants to ignore the middle class, and not help them,” Brant said.

“On the other hand, Obama had the chance to help out the econ-

omy in his first term.

Obama went and made decisions for the country that ended up hurting the economy,” she said.

Social human rights issues such as abortion and gay marriage, may be of concern for some in this upcoming election.

Clarion University student Abbey Streich said she thinks just that.

“My biggest concern is same-sex marriage and relationships.

For the people I hang out with, it’s the issue we are most concerned about.

Obama has done a good job handling the issue, and I believe that he is the best candidate to handle it,” Streich said.

Whether it is the economy, the deficit, or human rights, several issues are considered to be of concern of voters in this election.

Americans have a choice, and they have a say as to who will try to solve the issues of America.

Citizens can make an impact and cast their vote for the next president on Nov. 6.

Changes made to Pa. Voter ID law Marc Levy AP EXCHANGE

HARRISBURG, Pa.— Pennsylvania state officials on Tuesday once again produced an 11th-hour attempt to salvage a tough, new law requiring all voters to show a particular kind of photo ID in the hours before a court hearing on whether it will effectively strip some people of the right to vote this year.

Top Corbett administration officials testified in Commonwealth Court that a newly streamlined process for get a votingonly photo ID card from the state was finalized Monday night in an effort to satisfy a week-old Supreme Court decision that insisted the state comply with the liberal access to a photo ID that the law seemed to promise.

The new process was supposed to become effective Tuesday morning.

“We’re trying to balance what the act requires and direction the court had led us in,” testified Shannon Royer, a deputy secretary for the Department of State, which oversees elections.

As a result, a registered voter will no longer be required to first try to get a “secure” photo ID from the state that can be used for non-voting purposes, such as cashing a check or boarding an airplane.

Also, the person seeking the voting-only photo ID will no longer need to show two documents that prove where they live.

However, the person seeking the votingonly ID will still need to swear — under penalty of law — that they have no other form of ID that is valid under the law

and give their name, date of birth, Social Security number and address.

The Commonwealth Court hearing is the latest chapter in a legal challenge asking to halt the law from taking effect in the Nov. 6 election.

In a 4-2 decision last week, the state Supreme Court ordered Tuesday’s Commonwealth Court hearing to determine whether the state is meeting the law’s requirement of providing easy access to a valid photo ID. If it is not, or if the judge believes any registered voters will be prevented from casting a ballot, then the judge should halt the law from taking effect in the election, the high court said.

Lawyers for the plaintiffs say that registered voters have continued to be turned away from state driver licensing centers without a photo ID. They cite burdensome, complicated and illegal requirements that are out of step with the law’s promise of a photo ID for every eligible voter who needs one to vote.

They also say that some people who believe they are registered to vote are being turned away without an ID card because state election agency employees cannot find their name in the state’s voter database.

The hastily arranged hearing was expected to continue Tuesday afternoon and on Thursday.

At the start of the hearing, lawyers for the state complained that they knew little about people expected to testify for the plaintiffs.

Witold Walczak, an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer who is helping represent the

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plaintiffs, responded that they had had little time to prepare affidavits from people who are complaining about difficulty getting access to a state-issued photo ID. The Supreme Court asked for an opinion by Oct. 2, just 35 days before the election. The judge hearing the case, Robert Simpson, initially denied the request for a preliminary injunction in August, saying the plaintiffs did not show that “disenfranchisement was immediate or inevitable.”

But the Supreme Court’s directions to the lower court set a much tougher standard for tolerating voter disenfranchisement than the one Simpson used.

Just before the first hearing before Simpson in July, state officials announced their intention to begin issuing the voting-only ID card because the law’s opponents had argued that some people were having trouble providing the documentation necessary — such as an official birth record — to get the secure form of photo ID from the state. Pennsylvania’s new law is among the toughest in the nation.

The prior law required identification only for people voting in a polling place for the first time and it allowed non-photo documents such as utility bills or bank statements.

The new law requires each voter to show a particular form of photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, active duty military identification, nursing home ID or college student ID.

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Katie Maholic, Danielle Akrie, Christine Henry and Brittany Platz model swimwear.

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Rachel Charles, sophomore, sings during the talent segment of the Miss CU competition.

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Katie Maholic, senior, dances during the talent segment of the Miss CU competition.

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Adrianne Gonzalez, “AG” plays an original song on-air at WCUC-FM station.

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Garrison, “Garrison Starr” shares her music with students at Clarion University’s WCUC-FM radio station.

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Bringing clarity to hazy ALF nights

Ryan Loverick CLARION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

There will always be parties, but there can only be one ALF. Delicious festival food, beautiful fall colors and great times with the people that shape your life are my favorite ingredients of Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival.

Current students don’t always understand the majesty of ALF I certainly didn’t. To some, ALF is a long weekend that trans-

forms the university into a place, that if only for one weekend, isn’t a “suitcase school.” Being so early in the year, it can be a time where new friendships are formed. ALF is when students come together to create bonds that will never be broken.

It’s where the hazy memories you can’t quiet recall were some of the best you’ve ever had.

This year will be my sixth ALF, and my second coming back as a proud Clarion alum. To me, ALF is now a time and place that symbolizes the strength of those bonds and to relive those hazy memories. Its a time to remember the joys of college life while rekindling the flames of friendship that often grow cold with distance

and lack of attention.

The spirit of the Golden Eagle always flies the highest as the leaves turn and the nest fills. On this 59th annual ALF celebration, I encourage you to remember friendship above all else, and enjoy spending time with those who help you soar. Of course this is the biggest party of the year, but without having the people you’ll be partying with to laugh about it later, all you’d have is a hazy memory.

As always, act right and hopefully our paths cross.

-Dj Lovey, Class of ‘11

The writer is a 2011 Clarion University graduate and former member of The Clarion Call.

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What’s on your mind: Weather

Alizah Thornton NEWS EDITOR

As September comes to an end, newcomers to Clarion may wonder why it is becoming so cold so fast. Well, welcome to Western Pennsylvania. Any freshmen or out-of-state students who are not from this area may be confused as to why the weather has shifted so quickly.

Many who are used to this area will say, “It’s just Clarion.”

Perhaps they’re right. Or, perhaps the weather pattern simply may have changed for reasons we are unaware.

Either way, dressing for the weather is important.

No one wants to have a cold during homecoming weekend, which is rapidly approaching, or during midterms. Studying in between coughing and

sneezing is not fun. Trust me … I’ve been there.

Dressing appropriately for the weather can be done. For starters, check the weather forecast the night before so you can get a sense of how the weather is supposed to be the next day. By doing this, you will already know what type of clothing to choose. In the morning, check the weather again in case of any updates or slight changes in the weather for the day. If you have to be up and out early, try to check the weather through an outlet that shows the forecast hourly.

Even if the high for the day is supposed to be 70 degrees, at 8 a.m. it may only be near 45 degrees.

By checking the hourly forecast, you will know to pack a sweater or light jacket that can be worn early in the day and taken off at a later time. If you know you are a person who gets cold easily, try keeping a pair of light gloves or a scarf in your bag so you can put them

on as needed.

Now, we all know sometimes the forecast can range from slightly to completely off, which we can’t help. Sometimes it is best to prepare for the unexpected, especially if the forecast for the week already looks bleak.

Keeping gloves, scarves, a small umbrella and/or a jacket handy wouldn’t hurt, especially as we approach fall with this unusual colder weather.

Whenever you’re feeling down about the weather remember this quote by John Ruskin: “Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”

The writer is a communication major and member of The Clarion Call.

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Focus shifts from “47%” to “14%” for Romney

Matt Knoedler STAFF WRITER

If there’s such a thing as bad timing, Mitt Romney experienced it last week.

First, a video of the former Massachusetts governor was unearthed, in which he said that 47 percent of the electorate is already committed to President Obama and that the same 47 percent is “dependent” on government.

Then it was announced that the Republican presidential nominee paid an effective tax rate of 14.1 percent in 2011.

Although Romney and his campaign controlled the latter of these two news pieces, neither did the candidate any good in terms of making him more likeable.

Do you pay a 14 percent tax rate on $13.7 million

worth of income? I didn’t think so. This is precisely why the Romney campaign can’t make the former governor’s image and background resonate with voters. Sure, he was a successful businessman with quite a resume for a presidential candidate running during an economic recession. But, as NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” pointed out in last week’s show, the uninformed voter is unlikely to examine something indepth, in this case, Romney’s business background, especially when facts and figures regarding his wealth continue to be shown and seemingly demeaning remarks against half of America hog the airwaves.

What will likely stem from the “14 percent” story is the cliché “tax the rich” chant.

We’ve seen President Obama tout “The Buffett Rule” throughout the campaign and this could be a selling point for Obama’s surrogates in the coming

weeks.

Romney and his team should tread lightly when discussing wealth throughout the rest of the campaign given the general nature of the topic and the mere acknowledgement that most voters aren’t like him in this capacity.

I don’t want to completely discredit the timing of Romney’s tax information. It’s likely his campaign released the numbers now in hopes that the story would quickly die amidst the hubbub of the “47 percent” comment.

It doesn’t appear, however, that such is the case.

Romney needs to be nearly perfect in Wednesday’s debate to rebound from all of the drama that ensued from 47 and 14. If he can, then it’s likely he’ll be able to put all of this behind him.

The writer is a communication major and member of The Clarion Call.

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Indie artists showcase work at university radio station Mike Friend FEATURES EDITOR

On Sept. 21 Clarion University’s own radio station 91.7 WCUC-FM hosted two independent artists. Adrianne Gonzalez and Garrison Starr stopped in Clarion on their way to their concert later that evening at Clarion University’s Venango College.

The duo appeared on “The Lunch Line with DJ Friendly” and performed a live set similar to what they would be performing later that evening. The artists also talked with DJ Friendly and DJ Breezy also of WCUC about the perks of being an independent artists and how the internet has affected and continues to influence their fan base. With all of the hype surrounding the event the artists made sure to plug their newest work to the radio audience.

Gonzalez, who performs under the stage name AG, and Starr are in the middle

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Singer/song writers Garrison Starr (left) and AG (right) perform in the 91.7 WCUC studios of a cross country tour to promote their newest work.

For AG, that work is a new twist on some old classics

by The Beatles. AG says she considers herself “very

lucky” because she owns the rights to the only six songs originated by the Fab Four that are not owned by Sony. She has released her take on the songs on a new

EP. She said “I grew up on the Beatles, and always wanted to play guitar like them, and now being able to put my own spin on things is something I never dreamed I would do.”

Golden Eagle track Top 10 team holds fund raiser Words or phrases that have fallen out of the American vocabulary Marissa Katz

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With the women’s track and field season approaching fast, the Clarion University women’s track and field team recently held a fund raiser to help raise money for its upcoming season.

On Sept. 24, the women’s track and field second annual Sneaker Sale took place in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room.

From 8 a.m. .until 5 p.m., students were able to browse through various sports apparel from some of the top brands available. The sneakers, sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats and other items for sale were all reasonably priced.

Shoes were available for a buy-one-get- one 50 percent off discount.

The prices were set in

order to get students, faculty and others in need of sports apparel to buy the products and support the Clarion University women’s track and field team.

Women’s track and field and cross country head coach D.J. Bevevino received an email from the company that sponsors the sale. That was when he got the idea to use the event to raise money for his teams.

Bevevino has been holding this sale since Spring 2011 and will continue to host the event because of the popularity.

Money raised at the event will go toward buying training and conditioning equipment as well as clothing for both the women’s track and field and the women’s cross country teams.

Student group to hold mock car crash Kyra Ammon STAFF WRITER

Clarion’s Students Against Destructive Decisions organization will be holding a mock crash, Sept. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in which there will be a staged car collision resulting from drunk driving. This is the second mock crash this year and it will serve, as a warning to students of the grave consequences of driving under the influence.

The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. outside the Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center and Gemmell Student Complex buildings.

Clarion firefighters, paramedics and police officers participate, too.

They will be called to the scene to go through the procedures for a fatal collision as if it were the real thing. This includes clearing the scene, checking it for those who can still be saved, getting assistance to those individuals and removing the deceased and transporting the injured to the hospital. On-

lookers will have the opportunity to witness the process and see how authorities respond to this type of incident.

The mock crash held earlier this year was a success. Many students showed up to watch the aftermath of the crash.

The atmosphere was a solemn one, as the disturbing magnitude of the situation set in.

S.A.D.D. stresses the seriousness of the event so that the impression can be implanted firmly in everyone’s mind. As the school year progresses and the Autumn Leaf Festival approaches, some students may be tempted to participate in parties involving dangerous substances, which can lead to bad decision making and dire outcomes. The goal is to discourage people from taking deadly risks such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and to create a reminder that fatal crashes and the loss of loved ones or one’s own life can happen to anyone.

Mike Friend FEATURES EDITOR

1. “TAKE THAT BACK!” Many children of the ‘90’s may remember screaming this phrase at somebody on the playground or even at their parents on that one rare occasion. It seems that many fourth graders have forgotten the phrase that was the end-all-be all of any argument.

2. “WAZZZ UP?!?!”

Modern inflections of this phrase may include “What’s up?” or “Hey, how’s it going,” but rewind just a few years ago and “Wazzz up?!?! was the go to phrase if you saw a friend on the street and mad props to you if you could make it last over five seconds.

3. “AS IF...”

This phrase was a staple of the early ‘90’s and beyond, especially to those who fancied themselves as “vally girls.” Often peppered in among a multitude of “likes” and “what-evers”

4. “JINKIES” Harkening from the days of Scooby-Doo, jinkies is a word that is used more frequently than other words on the list. However, the only people who probably use it are your grandmother or the arts and entertainment editor of The Call.

5. “CATTY WOMPUS” Many people don’t use this word or even know what it means.

Conventional wisdom says that it means ajar or crooked. However some people use it to mean something is messed up or not as they should be. If somebody should choose to use it, do so responsibly.

6. “WHIPPER SNAPPER” Chances are that the only place you’ve heard this word is on television or from somebody’s grandfather when he’s chasing kids off of this lawn. Whipper snappers are a serious thing as they can cause damage to your property or even steal your Christmas lights.

7. “DANG NABBITT” Another “old person” word makes the list in “dang nabbitt.”

Commonly used as an old-school alternative to swearing, this word has really fallen out of use due to the rise of more creative “alternatives” If a person uses this word in a real life context, watch out.

8. “O.M.G” AND “JK” AS WORDS In this fast paced, tech driven society everybody is always looking for a quick way out. Few remember when O.M.G and JK were actually acronyms.

9. “SHENANIGANS” Not as uncommon as “whipper snapper,” shenanigans is a great word to describe general tomfoolery and is a great alternative to “terrible pranks.”

10. “KERFUFFLE” A kerfuffle is a chaotic situation or mess around a certain area. Although it sounds like a new candy, a real kerfuffle doesn’t have a chewy nougat center.

Starr, on the other hand, didn’t have a specialty project but instead brought her newest album “Amateur.”

During breaks in the live set, the show hosts played

songs off both albums and then gave knee jerk reviews to both artists. “I had never heard of either artist before and I’m not usually an indie music type of person, but Garrsion and AG might make me change my mind” said Bre Lehman aka DJ Breezy.

After the duo had finished their second set, the WCUC DJ’s asked about social media and the effects sites like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube have on artists, Starr said “It’s great that [YouTube] can get my music out there but I think its really messed up that anybody can pick up a tin can and get a million (expletive) views.”

AG also added that neither belong to a big label she feels that social networking is the “best free promotion I can get.

I pull out my phone, send out a quick message and everybody can see where I’m playing next.”

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This Week in History Sept. 27- Oct. 3 Mike Friend FEATURES EDITOR

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Sept. 28

In his last professional atbat Red Sox All-Star Ted Willams belts a home run on Sept.

28, 1960 Williams, who was booed early in his career, swore never to tip his hat to the home fans at Boston’s Fenway Park. Despite being only one of two men to win baseball’s Triple Crown twice, he never once tipped his cap. Willams was once quoted saying “I want to walk down the street and have everyone who sees me say ‘There goes the greatest hitter ever.’”

Spain counts cost of anti-austerity protest Ciaran Giles

Sept. 27

On this day in 1930, Bobby Jones wins an unprecedented fourth major golf tournament in one year after he captures the U.S. Amateur Open title. The win marked the first time any professional golfer had won the “Grand Slam” of golf.

Jones’ accomplishment would come on the same course in Ardmore, Pa. where he had won his first tournament 14 years prior.

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Flight attendant Paula Prince becomes the final victim in the mysterious case of cyanide laced Tylenol around Chicago on Sept. 29, 1982.

Several others in the Chicago area also died after ingesting the over-the-counter medicine. The deaths lead to a nationwide recall of all Tylenol products. However testing showed the contamination was limited to northeast Illinois.

The mastermind behind the murders was never apprehended, but the scare did lead to the tamper-proof medicine bottles that are used today.

Sept. 30

On Oct. 1, 1908, Detroit car company Ford unveils the first Model T motor car.

While the Model T was in production, from 1908 through 1927, Ford produced more than 15 million of the popular car.

Oct. 2

President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke while at the White House on Oct. 2, 1919.

The stroke was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage that was caused when the president fainted just a few days earlier

Oct. 3 On this day in 1955, the “rebel without a cause” James Dean died in a car wreck on a California highway.

Dean was on his way to a race in Salinas, Calif. in his Porsche Spyder 550 when he collided head on with a car driven by 23 year-old Donald Turnaspeed.

Dean was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Dean’s mechanic and Turnaspeed escaped relatively uninjured.

In order to express his gratitude for the Union Army victory at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln declares Nov. 26 as a national holiday of Thanksgiving.

MADRID — The Bank of Spain warned Wednesday that the country is in a deep recession, a day after clashes in Madrid between protesters and the police led to 38 people arrested and 64 injured.

The demonstrations on Tuesday evening against the government’s austerity drive at a time of mass unemployment put in sharp relief the scale of discontent that’s brewing in a country suffering its second recession in three years and an unemployment rate of nearly 25 percent.

In the wake of the clashes and a warning from the central bank’s that the country’s economy continues to shrink “significantly,” financial markets have grown increasingly nervous. The main IBEX index in Madrid was down a hefty 2.6 percent, while Spain’s 10-year bond yield edged back up toward 6 percent.

On Tuesday, several thousand people — 6,000 according to authorities — converged on the national Parliament building in central Madrid. More than 1,000 riot police blocked off access to the building, forcing protesters to crowd nearby avenues. Police baton-charged protesters at the front of the march and some demonstrators broke down barricades and threw rocks and bottles.

Smaller demonstrations held on Tuesday attracted hundreds of protesters in Barcelona and Seville.

The protesters are calling for fresh elections, claiming the government’s hard-hitting austerity measures are proof the ruling Popular Party misled voters when it won power last November.

Leaders of the protests said

on their website that they would stage a fresh rally later Wednesday.

A National Police spokeswoman said Wednesday that 27 of the injured were police officers. She spoke on condition of anonymity because of police rules.

The government praised the police, saying the protest was an attack on democracy.

“I congratulate the police,” said Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz. “They did their duty.”

Opposition Socialist party spokesman Eduardo Madina said the government should take note of the popular discontent, adding that some images of the police charges displayed “pure brutality.”

The government is expected to present a new batch of economically painful reforms on Thursday when it unveils a draft budget for 2013. Even before enacting the new measures, the government was predicting a 1.5 percent economic contraction this year. The Bank of Spain’s warning Wednesday suggests it may be more.

On Friday, an auditor will release the results of stress tests on Spanish banks hit hard by the collapse of the country’s real estate sector, which drove economic growth until the 2008 financial crisis hit. The government will then judge how much of a €100 billion loan it will tap to help bail out the banks. Initial estimates say the banks will need some €60 billion.

But Spain is also under pressure from investors to apply for European Central Bank assistance in order to keep its borrowing costs down. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has yet to say whether Madrid will apply for the aid, knowing that such assistance comes with conditions.

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ERIC STEVENS Beast Patrol’s debut EP, “Fierce and Grateful” displays a great dynamic of spacey 80s dance grooves and catchy driving rock.

Even though I’m not particularly a huge fan of 80s music, I can still appreciate its influence in their music.

The first song, “Disbeliever” gets the EP moving with forceful, yet con-

MARK EMCH Imagine combing the sound of Paramore with that of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, with a pinch of 80’s pop. The resulting concoction would be Beast Patrol, a largely unknown, indie rock trio that formed in Brooklyn, New York, circa 2011. The band doesn’t have a Wikipedia page, and only cre-

AMERIGOALLEGRETTO The rising Brooklynbased pseudo-punk band released their debut EP, “Fierce and Grateful” on Tuesday, showcasing four of their songs.

While the band describes itself as “heavier Cure, lighter Zep,” I’m not sure if Beast Patrol proper-

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trolled drumming with the guitar right there along with it. My favorite part of the whole EP is a little past two minutes into this song.

“Plaster,” the second song on the EP, feels like if someone went back in time to around the mid80’s and played this song in the middle of a playlist at a dance club, they could get away with it without anybody noticing that they have just heard sounds from the future.

The song would blend in perfectly with what was going on musically around that time. There might be some suspicion of how clean-cut the sounds are and the vocals but everything else resembles the aesthetics

of 80’s dance music.

From these songs, I get the impression that their guitarist draws a heavy influence from U2’s guitar player The Edge and some other 80s guitar players.

The guitar parts are refreshing despite these influences due to the reverb and delay effects used throughout the EP. The drumming is relentlessly straightforward, almost too straight-forward for my liking, though. I feel it could be a bit more spasmodic in some parts. The vocals remind me of a less trembling, more enthusiastic Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Though to be fair to Beast Patrol, this is only an EP and a blue-print of things to come.

ated a Facebook fan page a few months ago. Needless to say, Beast Patrol is still in the fledgling days of its musical career, but nonetheless has displayed an impressive amount of potential in its latest release, “Fierce and Grateful.”

Set to rapidly beating drums, the first track of the EP, “Disbeliever,” is primarily a good listen thanks to lead singer Vanessa Bley’s vocals. There’s a hint of familiarity in her voice, reminiscent of Gwen Stefani.

And comparisons to the former lead woman of No Doubt is never a bad thing.

“Plaster” slows down the manic pace set by “Disbeliever,” and showcases the depths of Bley’s lyrical abil-

ity. Bley croons an echoing melody over-top of a funky baseline, before breaking into an enveloping and deeply emotional chorus.

I regret to admit that the back-end tracks of the EP, “New Escape” and “Rio,” failed to excite. Wheras “Disbeliever” and “Plaster” displayed a quirky, neopop-punk attitude, the final two tracks of the album sound like canned clones of earlier alternative rock bands. Bley gives her best impression of impersonating Paramore’s Hayley Williams’ vocals, and falls short of equal comparison.

I commend Beast Patrol for their unique tonality on the first two tracks of their release.

ly fits that category. “Plaster,” the first track off the EP, sounds more like Best Coast if anything, giving off a surf-rock vibe. Robert Granata makes extensive use of the whammy bar while playing airy power chords on his guitar, while lead singer Vannessa Bley sounds like a raspier, more haunting version of Bethany Cosentino. Still, the song is sweet ear candy.

While the intro and choruses scream surf-rock, the verses sound more like dance club music, almost bordering electronica.

Bley’s vocals also have a fairly wide range, swinging from soft and subtle to surprisingly powerful.

“Disbeliever” delivers a more chord-driven punk sound, with Bley showing off her pipes and not being conservative about it. She even lets loose a shrieking scream before the guitar solo, and again at the end.

The song overall sounds kind of like Paramore if Haley Williams had more a Joan Jett kind of voice: simple chord progressions, dynamic voice.

Beast Patrol may want to reconsider which bands they compare themselves to. The Cure were more driven by melody than chords, and Led Zeppelin always had that bluesy metal sound that made them iconic.

BLAYNE SHEAFFER The brand-spanking new band Beast Patrol has released their first EP, titled “Fierce and Grateful,” and I don’t hate it.

The band has a surf rock-Brit pop guitar feel with lead singer Vanessa Bley’s Gwen Stefaniesque groan. The opening track “Disbeliever” instantly reminded this fan of The Kooks.

Beast Patrol sounds like a band a listener would swear they heard before, or had forgotten about, and provides for a nostalgic love that can’t be denied. I want to dislike them, but I just can’t.

JEN SCHWARTZ Beast Patrol’s debut EP “Fierce and Grateful” can be described with exactly one example of metaphoric imagery: the likes of a Clarion rain storm; the unexpected kind that occur in the midst of pure sunshine, yet somehow, you are completely drenched by the time you get to class. Then just as quickly as it starts, it’s over, leaving a vivid trace of itself behind in the form of a happy rainbow.

The intense delivery yet delicately paced construction of the four-track EP should leave you with relatively the same affect.

“Fierce and Grateful” kicks off with an energet-

The Music Box is back again this week discussing Beast Patrol’s first EP, “Fierce and Grateful.”

The Music Box Podcast can be heard Friday mornings on 91.7 WCUC-FM at 10:30 a.m. If you have any music related questions, email us at entertainment@clarion callnews.com, @tweet us at twitter.com/call_ae.

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In an interview with College Music Journal, the band said they met in the Spring of 2011 and began creating music less than a year later.

When asked where the title for “Fierce and Grateful” came from in the sane interview, Beast Patrol said, “Like anything passionate, there seems to be a dichotomy of urgency with grace. We play hard but with compassion and are thankful to do it.”

Two songs on “Fierce and Grateful” provides a whimsical and exciting sound, most specifically “Plaster.” The single is where the EP gets the surf rock feel from the guitar and spins it into a story of hard rock heartbreak with lyrics like, “I watched you fall apart/ and try to clean it up/ you picked up half the pieces/ of the broken heart,” it’s hard not to swoon to Bley’s croon on this track.

But the EP turned

out to be too good to be true with the song “New Escape.” Something about the tone of Bley’s voice in the chorus just grated my nerves, something like an over-played Spice Girls song. The only difference being that this band’s target audience is not between the ages of six and 10 years old.

The last song on “Fierce and Grateful,”“Rio,” is not even worth my mentioning, as it is bland and without any emotion worth noting. Each time I let the EP play through I always miss “Rio,” not realizing it had just played until the last somber note.

Beast Patrol does have some promise to it. If their first album sends off the same vibes as “Plaster” and “Disbeliever,” they may just find themselves with not only fans of a respectable age, but also a better taste in music.

ic start in “Disbeliever”.

Vannessa Bley’s gritty voice will keep listeners on a roller-coaster ride of range, with sultry coos juxtaposed against fastpaced, urgent drums, and high-pitched wails that break up the constant upbeat, pop sounding melody.

“Plaster” takes on a drowsy rhythm in comparison, as Bley’s voice softens considerably while she sings to an exlover of the “last time we were in love.” I couldn’t help but picturing myself shopping in Forever 21 or H&M and hearing this soft, dream-like tune pumping through the sound system.

The sly guitar riffs and groovy chorus of “New Escape” will immerse listeners into what could be the theme song for the next big spy movie. If not that, it could definitely be the new anthem for anyone going through a recent breakup or detachment from a significant other, with lyrics like “I

need a new escape; I need to stop running away,” and more blatantly “Got to go, I don’t like anything about you” dropping some big hints of a desired romantic split.

“Rio” is the conclusion of the album, and leaving its mark just like the rainbow after a downpour, it will continually play on repeat in your head long after the track finishes.

With the most impressive chorus on the EP and by far the heaviest rock vibe like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, you won’t find yourself fighting to sing along with Bley’s edgiest and most heartfelt vocals yet.

While each song packs a different punch, each track on “Fierce and Grateful” seems to encompass the idea of passion and an energetic ferocity as well as a melodic grace that in its brevity will leave you craving a full length production of its sound. A must-hear for lovers of indie rock, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric and Phantogram.

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ARTS

Clarion art gallery gets contemporary Jia McMillan-Shipley STAFF WRITER

Vicky Clark, head of the art department and curator of the Clarion University art gallery says, “Collecting is an addiction fueled by desire, my aim as a curator is to bring in a variety of contemporary art and bring an excitement and energy to art.”

The art gallery features a variety of items collected by various people, ranging from Pez dispensers to Japanese prints. This series is the first in a yearly series mainly focusing on the aspects of contemporary art from persona, public and private collections in the region. The collection series will last Sept. 17– Oct. 30.

Elizabeth Donato, a French teacher at Clarion, has a collection of rubber ducks in the exhibit. There is also a collection of paperweights, vintage cameras,

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Clarion students and staff show off their collections in the latest art gallery exhibit. two Chinese floral water color paintings, various black-and-white paintings and three kimonos in the exhibit. Clark also managed to get a rare Alcoa table and dining tools set made entirely of aluminum. Con-

temporary art is a more upto-date style of art. These collectors are alive and still collecting items that pique their interest and that they would like others to view.

“Contemporary art is art of the last 10 years,

but I will take art from the 1960’s but not before,” says Clark. “Contemporary artists make these practices visual, widening references while also attempting to answer basic questions about our existence.”

There are also various black-and-white paintings of different races and nationalities. Clark believes in bringing diversity to the art gallery. Furthermore, there is also a set-up of old bricks and a collection

of teapots from the 1860s to the present.

A lot of the art in the gallery is from Pittsburgh artists. Dr. Clark previously worked for an art museum in Pittsburgh. For example, Jeff Schwarz, a Pittsburgh native, collects head sculptures and Clark has pictures of those available to be viewed.

The art gallery has three shows over the course of the year: the collections series Sept. 17 – Oct. 30, Clarion University Art Gallery Nov. 6 – March 30, 2013 and the BFA Show May 1 – 17, 2013.

The art gallery is not limited to art professionals. The gallery hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 2p.m.-6p.m. and Friday 2p.m.-5p.m., Clark says. Students are welcome to come and assist on upcoming exhibits.

“I believe in creative minds and student works,” says Clark.

Swogger crowned Miss Clarion University Amelia Eiger STAFF WRITER

On Sept. 25, The Miss Clarion University Pageant took place in Gemmell’s MultiPurpose Room. Nine students took the stage for their chance to become Miss Clarion University, but only Emily Swogger left with the crown and the title. Christine Henry claimed the runner-up title and Danielle Akrie placed third.

The event, hosted by the University Activities Board’s Multicultural Activities Committee consisted of seven rounds. After the opening scene, the ladies all correctly answered a Clarion University-related question.

Next was the swimwear promenade, followed by the talent portion of the competition. The students showed off a varied showcase of talents. The first

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Swogger sports her crown in this year’s Miss Clarion University Pageant. competitor, Katie Maholic, danced and hula-hooped to the classic Beatles song “Here Comes the Sun.” Shaniyah Thomas performed a step routine, which

was followed by a classical flute performance by Kait Briggs. Next up was Danielle Akrie with a reading of the poem “I Smile.”

Rachel Charles performed

“Traveling Soldier” by the Dixie Chicks and Brittany Platz showed off with a hulahoop dance routine. Christine Henry gave an inspiring musical performance of

“Umbrella” by Rihanna, then Chantel McCargo modeled to a medley of popular music.

Last up was the night’s winner, Emily Swogger, with an impressive tumbling performance.

The evening closed with a formal promenade and the final question, giving the students an opportunity to weigh in on current issues.

“Miss Clarion University will represent the university. It’s different than being at other events because these girls have gone through an entire process and worked for it by showing off their personality, poise and talents,” says DeBreea Dunston, UAB multicultural chair. “It takes a lot of effort to do what these girls have all done tonight.”

As Miss Clarion University, Swogger will have the opportunity to ride on a float with the Golden Eagle during the annual Autumn Leaf Festival parade. She will also have a featured position in an upcoming pep rally, as well as the holding the title until she crowns next year’s Miss CU.

City Dwelling Nature Seekers take Toby Hill Eric Stevens STAFF WRITER

The Pittsburgh-based folk band, City Dwelling Nature Seekers, jammed out the night at the local Toby Hill Bar and Grill Saturday, Sept. 22. Their set consisted mostly of songs from their latest full-length album “The Winter Year,” a few covers and improvisations.

At the beginning of the night, the band played

its own songs, including “Autumn Sings,” filled with various Americana mandolin melodies. The song was fitting for this time of year, with lyrics like “Summer’s gone and Autumn sings.”

During some of these first songs, the drummer took the place of an absent steel-guitar player while still managing to do percussion accents to contribute to the alt-country style.

A few songs into their set, the audience could identify The Band as one of their main influences. While listening to the drummer, Chris Parker, throughout the night (whether jamming or providing an upbeat verse), the audience could feel a presence of the late Levon Helm.

The lead singer and acoustic guitar player, Michael McCormick, said that just he and Parker played

The Band’s second album.

“The Brown Record” in its entirety at The Thunderbird Café in Pittsburgh.

McCormick also said that album, as well as “Harvest”

by Neil Young and “Heartbreak” by Ryan Adams, are also substantial influences in their music.

The last half of the set was filled with covers and prolonged, semiimprovisational jams of their own folk songs as well as covers that in-

cluded “End of the Line”

by The Traveling Wilburys and “Walk of Life”

by Dire Straits.

The jammed-out version of their song “Halfway Home,” the first song on their most recent release, could draw comparisons to a more folk-based Grateful Dead. McCormick said that because Toby Hill Bar and Grill doublebooked that night, the band took extreme lib-

erty with their set. McCormick also said that they usually don’t extend their songs for that long, even though the audience seemed to enjoy it immensely.

All night, City Dwelling Nature Seekers played their own interpretation of honest, soulful folk music while carrying a melting pot of influences that give the band a relaxed, refreshing sound.

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Defense proves strong against Gannon Mike Decker STAFF WRITER

The Clarion University football team clashed with Gannon University on Saturday, Sept. 22 at University Field in Erie, Pa. The Eagles (2-2, 1-1) defeated Gannon 13-7.

“It was raining the whole game, and we started off on the wrong foot with the interception for a touchdown,” said junior quarterback Ben Fiscus. “Our defense did a great job at holding them off and got a shutout even though they didn’t get it on the scoreboard.”

Besides the pick, Fiscus completed seven-of-22 attempts for 62 yards while throwing two touchdowns.

The first came with 2:10 left in the first quarter when Fiscus hooked up with tight end Mike Deitrick for an 11-yard completion, and the second came late in the first half on a 17-yard toss to a wide open Nick Perry.

Fiscus also had 12 carries for 94 yards.

Tailback Bobby Thomas chipped in with 106 yards on 33 carries.

“We would have liked to have a better game, but we got the win,” said Fiscus.

As a team, the Eagles nearly dominated every category in the box score.

Clarion racked up 272 yards total offense to the Knights 112 yards.

Gannon came out of halftime fighting, driving the ball down inside the red zone and threatening to score.

The Knights decided to go for it on a trick play on fourth and three on the Eagles 15 yard line.

Clarion’s senior linebacker Nate Sipes read the play perfectly and stopped the Knights for a one-yard loss.

“They had run a fake earlier in the season off their field goal unit. We told the guys you have to be ready for something goofy. Thankfully, we saw something similar against Post. When we saw it again, our guys adjusted to it perfectly,” said Clarion’s Head Coach Jay Foster.

Defensively, the Eagles were led by Brian Palmiere and Anthony Stimac who had seven tackles each.

Julian Howsare added six tackles and recorded one sack.

Kyle McWreath and Jacob Heintz chipped in with a sack a piece as well.

“Going in, we talked about how big of a game it was,” Foster said. “Our ultimate goal is to still win the conference. We are a good football team, but at this level an 8-3 season can get you nowhere. We needed this win to stay in the race.”

The Eagles will host East Stroudsburg University on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

All that Jazz: Replacement refs Jazzmonde James STAFF WRITER

As the weeks go by in the National Football League, the big thing that has been a problem, and the big topic all around the league is the referees.

All the players and coaches are ready for the real referees to come back because the replacements just don’t know what they are doing.

On Sunday, Sept. 23 during the Steelers-Raiders game in the fourth quarter, Ryan Mundy led with his head and put a hard hit on Raiders wide re-

ceiver Darrius Heyward-Bey. This took him out of the game and no penalty flag was thrown against Mundy.

If that wasn’t bad enough, this past week’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers was the latest example of the referees incompetence.

There was a controversial call at the end of the game when the referees seemed to have gotten the wrong call on the play.

When the Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson threw the ball up to his wide receiver Golden Tate, the refs ruled

the play to be a touchdown, but to some people, it seemed to be an interception by the Packers’ M.D. Jennings.

This play cost the Packers the game, and stirred up a lot criticism towards the replacement refs.

The league and fan base are just wondering when the lockout will end with the regular refs because the replacements are not doing a good job, really don’t know what they are doing or looking for during the games and they are even getting the wrong call or missing a call.

This problem needs to be fixed soon.

Clarion places ninth in lone home event Jacob Oberdorf STAFF WRITER

The Clarion Golden Eagles women’s golf team hosted its only home meet of the 20122013 season this past weekend at Clarion Oaks Golf Club.

The Eagles finished ninth out of eleven teams with a final overall score of 716.

Kutztown University won the event with an overall score of 662.

Wheeling Jesuit University came in second with a score of 667 followed by Gannon University with a score of 670.

Morgan Miller of Seton Hill University shot a one over 73 during medal play giving her a two day winning total of 153.

Kasey Frazier of Wheeling Jesuit placed second with a score of 155, and Lauren Smith of Kutztown finished third with a score of 159.

The Eagles best individual performance came from junior Alyssa Gerhart who finished No. 21 overall.

Gerhart shot a pair of 87s for an overall

score of 174.

Also placing for the Clarion “A” team was junior Amanda Orr who placed No. 28, sophomore Ashley Oliver placed No. 39, and sophomore Lindsay Finke finished tied with her teammate, junior Kayla Lavery, for No. 43 place.

“We had an impressive field of competitors, and Clarion should have been in the top four,” women’s golf Head Coach Marie Gritzer said.

The Eagle’s “B” squad was led by freshmen Larissa Roberts who tied for No. 39 place.

Also placing for the “B” squad were seniors Sara Heckman and Ashley Longstreth, who placed No. 55 and No. 61 respectively.

Sophomore Amber Benkoski shot an overall 206, and freshmen Caitlin Webster shot a 216.

Gritzer was disappointed overall with her team’s performance this weekend.

“I was more impressed with the “B” team,” Gritzer said.

The Eagles women’s golf team will play Sept. 29 and 30 at the Vulcan Invite at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

Clarion comes up short in 2-0 loss Justin Costa STAFF WRITER

The Clarion University women’s soccer team suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss at the hands of Seton Hill University on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

The Clarion Golden Eagles were coming off a heartbreaking loss on Saturday, Sept. 22 against Slippery Rock University which saw the Golden Eagles come back from a 2-0 deficit at halftime to tie the game at 2-2 with the first goal coming in the 65th minute from Kathleen Warner.

The second goal came in the 86th minute when Casey Harsch scored.

Clarion would give up a goal in the 89th minute and lose the game 3-2.

The Golden Eagles faced seven shots on goal with goalkeeper Laura Saussol making four saves.

The Golden Eagles (1-5-2 overall) saved a shot in the sixth minute, and had a shot on goal in the eighth minute that hit off the post.

Clarion had to make another save in the 13th minute.

The scoreless tie was broken in the 21st minute by Seton Hill off a Katelyn Wiater goal.

The Golden Eagles were down 1-0 at the break.

Clarion gave up a second goal in the 46th minute as they trailed 2-0.

No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t seem to get in a rhythm and pull off a comeback.

“Even though we played well, it was miserable out there. The positives are that we will never play that poorly again,” said Head Coach Robert Eaton.

Just in case coach Eaton is wrong and the team does put on another performance like that, he isn’t confident that they’ll win another game.

“If we continue to play like that, we won’t win another game. We just physically and mentally have to show up. All I’m going to ask of this team is that they commit to the battle.”

Clarion allowed 15 shots on goal as goalkeeper Saussol allowed only two goals, saving 13 of 15 shots faced.

The Golden Eagles will host Bloomsburg University (3-4) Friday, Sept. 28 at noon.

FACE OFF Who will win the second NL wild card?

Matt Catrillo STAFF WRITER

Every baseball fan always looks forward to September ball, seeing the drama unfold in all the division races, and of course, to see who sneaks in as that wild-card team.

When baseball added a second wildcard team to each league effective this season, baseball fans knew that from now on, they would be in for a real treat.

Adding a second wildcard adds more drama, and more hope for those 85 win teams out there.

The race for that second wildcard has gotten wilder, especially in the National league.

There are still six teams that are mathematically alive for that second spot.

The defending champion St. Louis Cardinals find themselves with that second spot.

Last season, back when there was only one wild-card spot, the Cardinals found themselves 10 and a half games behind in mid August.

We all know what happened from there.

The Cardinals went on an incredible run, just like it says on their championship shirts; they went “from wildcard to World Series champions.”

Looking back at that team, they had the starting pitching, the lineup, the bullpen, and the will to go on the run that they did, giving them their 11th World title.

The 2012 Cardinals have those same qualities to hang on to that final wildcard spot.

At 82-71, with eight games to go, the Cardinals are heading in the right direction to clinch the final wild-card spot.

Their pitching has still remains the focal point of this team.

Kyle Lohse, a solid National League Cy Young contender, is 16-3 with a 2.77 ERA this season.

Don’t forget about former Cy Young winnger Adam Wainwright either.

He hasn’t had the greatest of seasons, but he has pitched well in the postseason. I think he’ll do the same thing and bounce back strong from an average regular season. The Cardinals also have a nice lineup, with some well-known sluggers in the middle of it.

We all know about Matt Holliday, who is having another solid year, with an average of .298, 27 homers and 98 RBIs, and was a big part of the Cards title run last season.

Of course, you have third baseman David Freese, last year’s World Series MVP. He has also put together a nice season with a .296 average, adding 20 dingers and 79 RBIs. Look for him to step it up again down the stretch, and into the postseason just like he did last season.

But one player to watch out for is Carlos Beltran.

After being traded to the Giants at the trade deadline last season, Beltran was signed by St. Louis in the offseason, and started the season off fast.

He will be a key part of the lineup through the rest of the season and the postseason.

The schedule also favors the Cards.

They have two more games against the woeful Astros, and six games against division winners who probably will be resting some of their starters, as they host the Nationals and Reds.

Their smallest lead is three games, over the Dodgers and Brewers.

That’s most likely not enough time to gain that much ground in the standings.

After all that’s said, it looks good for the Cardinals to defend their title.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to keep a steady pace in the wild card running, and clinch the final National League Wild Card spot.

Although the Dodgers are four and a half behind the St. Louis Cardinals, with much hard work and discipline they can still clinch the final National League wild -card spot.

The Dodgers have to try their best to keep pitching well.

A key component to keep excellent pitching going for the Dodgers is to keep Clayton Kershaw healthy.

Kershaw has been out since Sept.11 because of a sore hip, and hasn’t pitched since.

With the way he played Sunday night in his first game back, you wouldn’t believe it.

Kershaw managed five ragged innings.

There are seven games left to play, and the Dodgers who are 79-75 can’t afford to lose any more games.

The Dodgers are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers at four and a half games behind the Cardinals for the National League’s second wild-card spot.

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Dodgers suffered a 2-1 lost against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

However, the Dodgers have not lost a series at Petco over the past two seasons.

They have won 10 of 15 games there.

The Dodgers need to let the thought of giving the ball to Aaron Harang go.

In no way is he a candidate to pick up a much needed win in their part.

To keep this hope alive, the Dodgers have to end this season with a surge.

Toughing up against the Padres for these next couple of games, and closing the road series is their last hope.

Again, if the Dodgers can keep Kemp going with him just hitting .167 since his horrible wall collision back in August, the offense chance will be strong.

To put it mildly, the odds aren’t in the Dodgers favor.

Many people are just saying that they have less than a five percent chance to make the playoffs.

However, the Dodgers have just enough power to flip all odds against them.

The Cardinals have an easier job with their next couple of opponents than the Dodgers do.

The Dodgers have to face the Colorado Rockies after their series with the Padres concludes.

Both the Rockies and the Padres have been doing excellent at home and on the road.

The Cardinals have a slight advantage taking on the Houston Astros who have a 50-105 record, and the Washington Nationals who lost their last game.

David Freese of the Cardinals, who has been having trouble with his ankle, could be a major issue in causing this team to end on a sour note.

The Cardinals are going to try with much effort to be aggressive in getting Freese back in the lineup.

With the Dodgers being 39-39 on the road, have a chance to have their first winning record away from Dodgers Stadium since 2009 in which they went 45-36.

Establishing this feat gives them all the more encouragement to push and clinch their wild-card position.

This once powerhouse of a team needs to keep faith.

Beating the odds and staying focused is the key for the Dodgers to clinch the final National League wildcard spot.

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Sabatose’s dream comes true at the London Olympics Eddie McDonald STAFF WRITER

Have you ever dreamed of being a part of the opening ceremonies at the Olympics?

Well, Clarion University women’s tennis Head Coach and Director of the Student Recreation Center, Lori Sabatose got to do just that at this past summer’s Olympic Games in London, England.

Sabatose was selected as a professional fellowship from a poll of various professionals throughout the country, set up by Dr. Bonnie Tiell, the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Tiffin University.

“She [Tiell] sent out an email to everyone she has worked with or has been involved in sports management and leadership,” Sabatose said. “I had such a good experienced background.”

As you could probably imagine, the experience of being a part of the opening ceremonies in the Olympics was a great one.

“It was such a great experience. It was my first time ever being at an Olympic event and everybody that was there loved it,” Sabatose said.

There are multiple things going on during the Olympics such as the events, sightseeing, touring and interacting with the thousands of people who are at the event, something Sabatose took full advantage of during her nine days over in London.

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Clarion Tennis Coach and Director of Student Recreation Center, Lori Sabatose poses at Wimbledon in London for the Olympics.

As a former Clarion tennis player and current coach of tennis, her favorite experience was being able to go to Wimbledon, a famous tennis court that many tennis fans would love to one day visit.

“The venue I loved the

most was Wimbledon because it was a dream of mine to get there. That’s where all the tennis greats have played,” Sabatose said.

The first ticket Sabatose got over in London was for beach volleyball.

She described the venue where the volleyball matches took place as one of the best she’s ever seen.

She said watching volleyball at the Olympics didn’t compare to watching it on TV because the energetic

crowd wasn’t seen as much as you would think.

Sabatose was part of a crowd of 70,000 people watching the England women’s soccer team, where the home team came away with a 1-0 decision.

That crowd set the world

record for most people in a crowd to see a women’s soccer event.

“The whole place went crazy,” Sabatose said.

She also got to see Victoria Azarenka, the No. 1 ranked women’s tennis player in the world win the gold medal in the mixed doubles event.

Along with seeing that, she also got her ticket signed by Azarenka and got her picture taken with her, which she described as “pretty neat.”

As a member of the Clarion women’s tennis team, Sabatose enjoyed great success.

She helped lead Clarion to three consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships with a career singles record of 51-7 and a 53-11 career doubles record.

“I love my experiences here at Clarion. I won three straight championships and went to Nationals my freshman year,” Sabatose said.

Her teams have won 10 Intercollegiate Tennis Association “All-Academic” honors.

Her most memorable moment as a coach has been in bringing in Lisa Baumgartner, who won the 2007 NCAA D-II Sportsmanship Award.

“Bringing her [Baumgartner] was one of the best things for me. She was a great student and athlete. We had such a good bond, so it was nice to see her win that award,” Sabatose said.

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Clarion opens PSAC play with a victory Clarion cross country places seventh at Lock Haven Qualifier Chris Brown

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The Clarion University women’s cross country team finished seventh out of 12 teams at the Lock Haven Qualifier at Lock Haven University on Sept. 22.

Head Coach D.J. Bevevino was not particularly thrilled with his team’s performance.

“Overall, I was frustrated with the performances,” Bevevino said.

He continued, “Part of that, what I think, is I had really high expectations based on how we ran at Slippery Rock and how the girls have been performing in workouts.”

Clarion was led by a pair of top 20 finishers

in senior Ciara Shorts and sophomore Milea Schall.

Shorts finished No. 10 with a time of 23:03.3.

Schall posted a time of 23:27.3 to finish at No. 16.

“Milea ran very solid,” Bevevino said.

Along with Shorts and Schall, Clarion had three runners in the top 40.

Junior Megan Toddy finished 38th with a time of 24:18.2.

Sophomore Kellie Wyatt and junior Sarah Loughner finished close to each other for the second consecutive weekend.

Wyatt finished in 70th place with a time of 25:42.3. Loughner wasn’t too far behind her as she finished 75th with a time of 25:52.7.

Sophomore Laura Wal-

ter finished in 101st place with a time of 26:14.6.

Freshmen Hannah Bowman and Susan Timko finished 139th and 140th respectively.

Bowman had a time of 30:14.6, while Timko posted a time of 30:21.1.

Bevevino says he didn’t take into account before the race that his team went through an “unhealthy week,” with multiple girls either sick or injured.

“We are improving and getting better. The girls continue to work hard. I think we will see much improvement when we go back to Lock Haven for Regionals,” Bevevino said.

Clarion will return to action on Saturday Oct. 6 at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational.

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Clarion Golden Eagles women’s volleyball team hosted its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference home game against Slippery Rock University.

Coming off a threegame winning streak, the Golden Eagles were hungry for its first conference home win.

The best of five match ended with Clarion going 3-0 with scores of 25-16, 2516, and 25-14 to escalate the Golden Eagles to a 4-0 season thus far.

What stood out right off the bat was the team communication.

When the block went up, the rest of the team was in perfect position to cover any deflections.

The passing was spot on, and the back row was always

set ready for the dig.

The first set was a backand-forth game until Clarion jumped out in front with a great hit from Amber Litwiler to start a three-point run.

Later in the game, Lauren Magalski made an impressive dig to Laura Subject who set up Rebecca Webb for a spectacular dig set smash combo.

Emily Stewart ended the first set by splitting the block on a power hit.

The second set was the most impressive where after a slow start, the Golden Eagles jumped ahead with a monstrous hit to center court from Litwiler tying the set, and giving Clarion the start of a four-point momentum run.

Slippery Rock called a timeout to regroup, then took a point stopping the run for Clarion, but the Eagles wouldn’t stand for that.

Stewart answered back

with yet another powerhouse hit starting a three-point run.

The Golden Eagles played most of the second set with a comfortable lead, and were never less than five points ahead of Slippery Rock.

Even with the lead, they played for gold every time one of them touched the ball.

The third set was much like the second where Clarion would just pick away at The Rock taking points in small groups and giving few.

Every time Slippery Rock would get possession, Clarion would work magic and get it back quickly.

There were some intense volleys where Clarion went on a nonstop attack fighting for the points. The match ended with a fourth touch penalty on Slippery Rock giving Clarion the set and match point.

If the Golden Eagles keep playing like this, there is no doubt of a winning season.

Dylan Reinsel Men’s M en’s Junior Junior Golfer Golfer INTERVIEW BY Eddie McDonald

Q A

How do you feel you’ve played so far this season?

Well, I’d say I haven’t really played to my full potential so far this year. I’ve struggled a little bit, but I just have to keep practicing, and keep working. Hopefully as the season goes on I can get the game together and start to play well.

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What areas do you need to improve the most?

I’d say with golf, you need to constantly be improving in every aspect of the game. Obviously the short game is crucial, making putts and so far this season, I really haven’t been making any.

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What’s it like playing with pretty much the same people that you have been with since you were a freshman?

It’s great. We have a lot of good friendships on the team, and that’s crucial to have everyone feel comfortable and be a part of the team. We’re hoping that leads to some good play in the future.

Q A

What is your most memorable moment here at Clarion University so far?

I would say it would be my first golf tournament as a college golfer. The feeling of being in a competition is unmatched by anything else you can do. It’s just great.

Are there any specific golfers that you watch on television?

I’m a big Tiger (Woods) fan. I obviously really like Rory (McIlroy) too.

He’s probably the best player in the world right now. Definitely Tiger. If he’s on TV, it’s much more fun to watch.

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Speaking of Tiger, will he ever win another major and pass Jack Nicklaus?

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Absolutely, and if you look, Tiger has 14 right now and needs to get to 18.

He’s slightly ahead of pace of what Jack was on in his career. So a guy with the talent level of Tiger, you can’t really bet against him.

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