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Clarion Call THE
CLARION UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1913
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
VOL. 97 ED. 10
Young Dems still hope for change ALEXIA PURSLEY News Staff
Clarion, Pa. - With the passing of the General election, the Clarion Young Democrats were disappointed with the failure of Mike Pipe to gain a House seat over Republican Glenn Thompson. The group had many positive things to say about the Democratic candidate, mentioning their hope for a recognition award for young politicians who inspire, as they say Mike Pipe does. Any ideas for such an award can be brought to the Young Democrats meetings in Room 118 in Founders Hall on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The Young Democrats discussed the impending closure of the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society Store in the Clarion Mall. The space must be cleared out before the end of this month. The group urges students with free time to lend a helping hand to the organization and assist them with moving the business out of the mall. “Personal Rights When In The Public Eye” was the “Issue of the Week” for the Young Dems. This topic came up in light of MSNBC’s political pundit Keith Olbermann’s suspension for contribut-
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The Clarion Young Democrats meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. in Room 118 of Founders Hall to discuss politics on campus. ing personal money to the Democratic campaign. Olbermann was suspended for violating company policy on the matter. Young Democrats members had comments ranging from, “any journalist is supposed to remain as objective as possible,” to,
“my job should not be affected by my views.” One lasting point was the matter of the role of a journalist and the role of a pundit. Some journalists, one member argued, do not vote to remain unbiased. Another member add-
ed to this by saying that “political pundits are known for certain views and shouldn’t be [classified as] journalists.” When asked for final thoughts on the election, one member said that all she did was cry. Young Democrats pres-
ident Brittany Concilus said, “We were all expecting to see a loss across the board.” The members agreed that the most disappointing aspect of the election was the low voter turnout. The Young Democrats had “Runaway Jury,” “Oc-
tober Sky” and “Pride and Prejudice,” among many others, to pick from for their next movie night. Members said these movies don’t mess around. Other matters discussed at the meeting included the new bumper stickers reading “Change That Matters” that arrived from the Democratic National Committee, Relay for Life participation,and “Face the Campus,” a weekly political talk show that the Young Democrats participate in. “Face the Campus” was a talking point for the group, as members discussed the non-intimidating nature of political conversation on the show. One member said that during the show, “everybody’s really nice and there’s no cross-fire.” The show airs Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. on WCUB-TV. The group is looking forward to Relay For Life, and members are even looking to host an activity to be scheduled after the fund raising event. There are many student groups to check out for insight into national politics, including the Clarion Young Democrats, College Republicans, College Conservatives and Political Science Association. All groups are welcome to interested students.
Alcoholic energy drinks draw national attention JAMES MOELK Managing Editor
Clarion, Pa. - According to an FDA news release issued Nov. 17, alcoholic drinks containing caffeine present a public health concern. The FDA has sent warning letters to the makers
of Four Loko, Moonshot, Joose and Max, and Core High Gravity HG informing them that the addition of caffeine is an unsafe food additive. This move comes on the heels of nation-wide drinking incidents related to Four Loko and other caffeinated drinks. Prior to the FDA’s warn-
ing, four states, Michigan, Utah, Oklahoma and Washington, have already banned these drinks. In the FDA news release was an explanation for the findings and the ban. “FDA does not find support for the claim that the addition of caffeine to these alcoholic beverages is ‘generally recognized
as safe,’ which is the legal standard,” said Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, principal deputy commissioner. “To the contrary, there is evidence that the combinations of caffeine and alcohol in these products pose a public health concern.” As a warning to students, Dr. Brent Long, a family practitioner at
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Sports, Page 9
ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS
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Women’s Volleyball beats Edinboro for championship.
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Golden Eagles win season’s final game Clarion football defeats Millersville 49-10. PAGE 9
Women’s Basketball wins in overtime East Stroudsburg defeated 74-70 PAGE 10
Snapshot: Women’s Volleyball Champs Golden Eagles capture first conference title. PAGE 12
Classifieds, comics and puzzles: Page
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Marianne Family Practice in Shippenville, Pa., said, “A young person who consumes an alcohol and caffeine combined drink, who has an undiagnosed cardiovascular condition, can experience devastating effects and even death as an end result.” On the Clarion campus, some students have
shown an enjoyment of caffeinated drinks such as Four Loko. In contradiction to national reports, an operator at the Clarion County 911 Call Center said there has not been a reported increase in drinking related criminal incidents due to the consumption of these alcoholic beverages.