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Students, teachers stand united KELSEY HUEBERT News Editor

ELORA WALSH Editor-in-Chief

Clarion, Pa. - Nothing says rally like pizza and protest posters. Clarion University students and faculty held a rally on Tuesday, March 22 in response to Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget proposal.

Hundreds gathered in front of the Gemmell Student Complex voicing opinions while listening to those of the speakers.

Corbett’s proposal includes a 50 percent budget cut to the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education schools, which includes Clarion University, in addition to all levels of public schools statewide.

The first speaker, Jamie Phillips, is president of Clarion’s Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculty chapter and chair of the philosophy department.

“These cuts would absolutely destroy higher education as we know it for the poor and working

class of Pennsylvania,” Phillips said.

Concluding his speech, Phillips raised three cheers of “United we stand” with the crowd roaring along.

“I think public opinion is what we need,” Mark Franchino said, “because we know the legislation works for us.”

Franchino is a six-year art teacher at Clarion.

Julian Quiggle, a junior studying sociology, said he believes the legislators will respond to this and other demonstrations.

“It’s just so much money,” Quiggle said, “and it might affect people’s decisions to come back. I’d probably have to double the amount of my student loans.”

“To be productive, we need to be educated,” Cailyn Lingwall said.

Lingwall is a senior at Clarion Area High School and attends classes parttime at Clarion.

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More than 300 Clarion students, faculty, staff and area residents make their voices heard on the lawn of Gemmell Student Center.

PASSHE Vice Chancellor convenes with budget-minded citizens KELSEY HUEBERT News Editor

Clarion, Pa. - “We’re in the middle of a storm,” Karen Ball, vice chancellor for external relations for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, said March 21 to a crowd of Clarion University students, faculty and staff at Level A of Carlson Library.

Ball echoed the concern held by many in the state’s education system since Gov. Tom Corbett released a budget proposal March 8, calling for deep cuts in education funding in an attempt to balance the state’s $4 billion deficit.

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fice has planned a series of messages to the state legislature in the hope of easing the blow of a 50 percent cut in state funding.

On April 4 and 5, the chancellor’s office will sponsor advocacy days, inviting students, faculty and alumni from PASSHE to persuade lawmakers to reconsider the cuts.

In the meantime, Ball encouraged citizens to contact their legislators.

“The best thing you can do,” Ball said, “is direct polite, focused messages to the legislation.”

Gov. Corbett’s proposal must first be introduced to the state legislature as

a bill to be reviewed by the Senate and House of Representatives.

Ball said she believes budget hearings, when the bill will be reviewed, will take place sometime in early June.

Ball said, “There is still time” to change the outcome of the bill.

“The legislature is generally not supporting the cuts,” Ball said.

Representing Clarion during the advocacy days are student delegates Mark Liberto, Cris Meyers, Greg Goreczny, Ben Sturtz and Craig McFeely.

Citizens can find out how to contact their lawmakers at legis.state.pa.us.

Clarion, Pa. - On Monday, a relatively short Student Senate meeting was all about announcements.

University Activities Board announced that a comedy show will be held at 8 p.m. in Hart Chapel on March 27.

Monday, March 28, there will be “Ke$ha Kara-

President Whitney shares pizza with students.

The Strokes new album “The Angles”

Wrestlers compete in NCAA Championship.

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Clarion University students and professors sound off about the proposed budget cuts.

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Editorial Cartoon: To Gadhafi with love Editorial cartoon by Online editor, Mike Ramsey.

How much can 162 Tomahawk missiles buy?

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Legal panel discusses the pros and cons of Marcellus shale gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

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The elusive terror is a longtime menace to the American Southwest.

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Features Editor Russell Pekelnicky offers the sure ways to survive a bear encounter.

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Gemmell Student Center hosts the best of student talent in an open-to-all performance.

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Clarion’s Lynnea Rose Fiorentino’s senior vocal performance.

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Ke$ha tickets Check out our online broadcasts at clarioncallnews.com/ podcasts for a chance to win tickets to Ke$ha.

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Double downer

Clarion baseball loses a doubleheader against the Mansfield Mountaineers.

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March madness

Butler upsets Pitt in NCAA tournament.

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A look at the playoff contenders in the 2011 season of Major League Baseball.

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oke” at 6 p.m. in Gemmell Student Center.

A T-shirt and button sale will be held March 29 in Gemmell Hall.

On Wednesday, March 30, there will be a celebrity look-alike contest.

A location has not yet been determined.

On Thursday, March 31, a paint war will happen in the field behind Still Hall. Sign-ups will

be available at the Gemmell Student Center Information Desk.

On March 25 there will be Novelty Tree Game Show starting at 8 p.m. in Gemmell. Students will have a chance to win cash.

On Saturday, Casino Night will be held in Gemmell from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Also, Tron will be playing on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. as the movie of the week.

In additional announcements, students can pick up their Ke$ha tickets through March 29 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the UAB office.

The Reinhard Awards will take place on April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room.

Invitations have already been sent out.

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MIDDLE EAST PROTESTS AT A GLANCE From the Associated Press, a look at anti-government protests, political unrest and key developments in four Arab countries on Wednesday.

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NATO ships patrol off Libya’s coast as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels force Moammar Gadhafi’s tanks to roll back from two key western cities.

Syrian security forces shoot live ammunition and tear gas near a mosque then raid a neighborhood sheltering anti-government protesters, killing at least 15 people.

Confusion emerges about who will lead the international effort to enforce a no-fly zone, with the U.S. vowing to relinquish its lead role on Saturday.

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Emergency law declared Yemen’s parliament enacts sweeping emergency laws after the country’s embattled president asks for new powers of arrest, detention and censorship to quash a popular uprising demanding his ouster.

The move escalates the showdown between Ali Abdullah Saleh and the protest movement that has unified military commanders, religious leaders and youth in demands for his immediate departure.

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Agents nab immigrants, others posing as military

New York - The number of people around the world uprooted by conflict or violence and displaced within their country has increased to 27.5 million, the highest figure in the last decade, according to a new report released Wednesday.

The report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Center, established by the Norwegian Refugee Council in 1998 at the U.N.’s request, said close to three million people in 20 countries were newly displaced by conflict or violence in 2010 including 1.2 million in Africa.

Elisabeth Rasmusson, the Norwegian council’s secretary general, said “the number in the last 10 years is steadily rising” and large-scale displacements are continuing this year.

In Ivory Coast, “civilians are paying a very high price for political deadlock” caused by Laurent Gbagbo’s refusal to hand power to Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognized winner of the Nov. 28 presidential election, she said.

“More than 500,000 people have been internally displaced and more are fleeing as we speak,” she told a news conference at the International Peace Institute to launch the report.

Although the number of internally displaced people, known as IDPs, has increased from around 17 million in 1997 to 27.5 million last year, the report said the number of refugees — who flee to another country — has fluctuated between 13 million and 16 million during the same period.

San Diego - Two Border Patrol agents with military experience foiled an attempt by smugglers and illegal immigrants who tried to pass a checkpoint by taking elaborate steps to disguise themselves as U.S. Marines.

In court documents, the agents said they were suspicious when the driver did not know the birthday of the Marine Corps — a date all troops know from the day they enter basic training.

In the federal complaint made public Wednesday, the agents also said the group did not act or talk like Marines when the van was inspected at a checkpoint in San Diego County on March 14.

Three U.S. citizens pleaded not guilty to alien smuggling. Three immigrants are in custody as material witnesses. The others were returned to Mexico.

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In the east, civilians flee one strategic city while Libya’s opposition takes haphazard steps to form a government.

Associated Press updates from around the globe

Wednesday’s crackdown in the southern city of Daraa marks the deadliest single day since anti-government protests inspired by uprisings across the Arab world reached this country last week.

The latest deaths brings the number of people killed in Daraa since Friday to at least 22.

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Protesters demand corruption ends Protesters set up a tent camp in the capital of this Gulf kingdom, saying they’ll stay until several ministers they accuse of corruption leave.

Oman’s ruler, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has made sweeping Cabinet shake-ups since the start of strikes and sit-ins, staged by thousands of workers and pro-reform activists in the strategic nation since last month.

Obama met a more assertive neighborhood San Salvador, El Salvador - Barack Obama went to Latin America to project a new, softer image of U.S. regional influence based on common bonds.

“We are all Americans,” he declared. He leaves behind nations delighted by the attention but determined to use their growing economic voice their own way.

A day after Obama left Brazil and two days after NATO allies began enforcing a U.S. backed no-fly zone over Libya, the government of President Dilma Rousseff called for a cease-fire.

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera pressed Obama to complete pending trade deals with Panama and Colombia. And in an interview with The Associated Press the day after Obama’s departure from the Chilean capital, Pinera said he would request U.S. intelligence documents related to human rights violations during the Pinochet dictatorship — an uncomfortable chapter for the United States because it backed his regime.

The visits to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador illustrate the new politics of the hemisphere — more economically viable, more democratic, with a growing global footprint and a perspective that will not always hew to the wishes of its giant neighbor to the north.

Report: Time is now for talks to end Afghan war Kabul, Afghanistan - The war in Afghanistan has reached a stalemate and the best time to jump-start a political settlement with the Taliban is now, according to a report released Wednesday by a U.S. think tank.

The report, issued by the Century Foundation, said the U.S. and Afghanistan’s neighbors, especially Pakistan, must play key roles in any negotiations. Demands that the Taliban sever ties with al-Qaida or that foreign troops exit the nation, for example, should be considered goals, not preconditions of talks, the 126page report said. The group also proposed that a neutral party, perhaps the United Nations, be named to facilitate the process.

The report was released as President Hamid Karzai, for the second day in a row, called on the Taliban to lay down their weapons.

Ga. trucker gets 12 life prison terms in rape case Atlanta - An Atlanta truck driver described by authorities as a serial rapist who lured women into his semitrailer and attacked them during a four-year crime spree has been sentenced to 12 life prison terms without parole plus 20 years.

Marvin Martin, 33, was sentenced to the prison terms on Wednesday.

Martin was convicted by a jury of rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated assault with intent to rape and kidnapping in connection with attacks on seven women.

He searched for women along an industrial corridor in the Atlanta area and either coaxed or forced them into his vehicle — which was most often a white 18-wheeler — between 2005 and 2009, prosecutors said.

Martin remained elusive until the summer of 2009, when police were able to link him to the crimes from a unique Department of Transportation number imprinted on the truck he drove during several of the attacks, according to a report from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

Following his arrest, investigators used DNA to link him to several rapes, prosecutors said.

New home sales slowest in at least a half-century Washington - Americans are on track to buy fewer new homes than in any year since the government began keeping data almost a halfcentury ago. Sales are now just half the pace of 1963 — even though there are 120 million more people in the United States now.

The sliding sales show just how far the housing market has fallen since the bubble burst four years ago. And they’re a blow to the economy recovery as it draws strength from other places.

Diminished sales have driven the median price of a new home down to about $202,000, the lowest since 2003. If the sluggish sales continue, analysts say, small homebuilders will fold, meaning less competition as the market improves and higher prices later.

“The longer it goes on, the more builders will drift away from the industry altogether,” said Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist of Capital Economics.

Ashworth noted that a surge in foreclosures is forcing down prices for previously occupied homes even faster than they’re falling for new homes. As a result, new homes are less attractive to buyers.

“That’s not going to change for at least another year or two,” Ashworth said. “Under these conditions, you can’t really see homebuilders willing to ramp up, and that’s bad for buyers.”

Sales of new homes plunged in February to an annual rate of 250,000, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

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Dead woman’s family to freeze doctor’s assets Philadelphia - The family of a woman who died in a botched abortion wants a Philadelphia court to freeze the jailed doctor’s assets.

Dr. Kermit Gosnell is not expected at a Wednesday hearing in the wrongful death lawsuit because he is in custody on murder charges.

Prosecutors say his practices led to the deaths of a 41-year-old immigrant and seven viable babies who were born alive.

Authorities say Gosnell made millions over the years, and that he and his wife own their city home, the clinic, rental properties and a $900,000 beach house in New Jersey.

Health care debate comes to Harrisburg Harrisburgh, Pa., - The debate over the federal health care law came to Pennsylvania’s Capitol on the law’s first anniversary.

Gov. Tom Corbett registered a number of complaints Wednesday about the law to a committee of two Republican U.S. House members from Pennsylvania.

For one, Corbett says the law’s requirement for people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty isn’t constitutional.

Guilty plea, 40- to 80-year term in woman’s murder Ebensburg, Pa., - A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 40 to 80 years in prison for beating and stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in front of her mother last summer.

Thirty-eight-year-old Shawn Williams of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty Tuesday in Cambria County Court to third-degree murder and burglary in the Aug. 3 death of 32-year-old Tammy Smith.

Authorities said Williams broke into a public housing complex and killed Smith in her mother’s Johnstown apartment. Police found him lying beside her with self-inflicted knife wounds to both wrists.

District Attorney Kelly Callihan said she was satisfied with the plea agreement and it would spare the family.

Roxanne Smith, who witnessed her daughter’s murder, said she hopes Williams “rots in hell.”

Williams told reporters that “Justice has been served” as he left the courthouse.

Philly teacher charged with student rape Philadelphia - A teacher at a Philadelphia private school is charged with sexually assaulting one of his students beginning when she was 11 years old.

Capt. John Darby says 26-year-old Steven Fulton repeatedly assaulted the girl over a three-year period while he a teacher at Timothy Academy, a Christian school in North Philadelphia.

Darby says some of the alleged assaults took place at the school and escalated as time went on. Police were contacted after the now-14-year-old girl told another adult at the school she’d been assaulted.

Fulton was arraigned Wednesday on charges including rape and sexual assault and released on bail.

A phone listing for Fulton could not immediately be located. A phone message left with the school’s executive director was not immediately returned.

Citizen panel to quiz potential chairmen Harrisburg, Pa., - Thirteen citizens who want to be chairman of the panel that will realign the boundaries of Pennsylvania’s legislative districts to reflect recent population shifts may find out

soon whether they’ve got the job.

The applicants, who include lawyers, business people, a former Commonwealth Court judge, a banker and a statistician, made their cases Wednesday at a public hearing before the four legislative leaders already on the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.

Senate Republican Leader Dominic Pileggi, who oversaw the hearing, says he hopes the lawmakers can agree on a chairman by the April 4 deadline.

The Delaware County lawmaker said another hearing may be necessary to accommodate other people who applied for the position.

Recycling exec. tapped as Pa. parks chief Harrisburg, Pa. - Gov. Tom Corbett is nominating a recycling industry official as the next secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Corbett said Wednesday he intends to nominate Richard Allan of Camp Hill to lead the department that oversees 117 state parks and more than 2 million acres of state forest land.

The 57-year-old Allan has been the director for Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries for 20 years. He also serves as a consultant to energy producers and was a member of Corbett’s transition team on energy and the environment.

Allan’s nomination leaves only one seat open in the Republican governor’s Cabinet — secretary of labor and industry.

Tanning salon taping suspect waives hearing Scottdale, Pa., - More than two dozen young women who police say were secretly taped while undressing inside a Pittsburgh-area tanning salon looked on as the suspect in the case waived a preliminary hearing.

The women had come to testify against 28-year-old Jessie Macklin, who waived the hearing and now faces a formal arraignment in May. Prosecutors say Macklin secretly taped 73 women and girls through a hole in the ceiling of the Sunkissed Tanning Salon in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Authorities say his fingerprints were found on plastic bottles left in the ceiling.

Macklin, of Jeanette, faces 242 charges including burglary, creating obscene materials and invasion of privacy. He is being held on $50,000 bail.

Botched breath tests affect Philly DUI cases Philadelphia - Improperly calibrated breathalyzer machines used by Philadelphia police could mean that more than 1,000 drunk-driving cases dating to September 2009 are in jeopardy, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.

Some of the Philadelphia Police Department’s eight breath-test machines weren’t set up properly before November of last year, leading to incorrect readings in 1,147 cases.

“We screwed up, folks,” police Commissioner Charles Ramsey told reporters at a news conference. “We screwed up, plain and simple, and now we are paying for it.”

Ramsey said a defense attorney pointed out a discrepancy in test results last month, prompting authorities to examine the machines and check the readings against pending cases. More than 700 suspects had already been convicted using the faulty tests.

District Attorney Seth Williams said those defendants will be offered new trials, but noted that some cases will hold up without the tests if they’re based on other evidence, including blood tests.

More than 400 suspects who are awaiting trial will be informed that the breath tests will not be used as evidence, officials said.

Antiques stolen State police said someone pushed in the door of a detached garage at a residence along State Route 68 in Brady Township and removed an antique Lionel train set and an antique stamp machine sometime on the morning of March 13.

The antiques were valued at $200 each.

Police said anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact state police at 226-1710.

Aluminum stolen State police report an unknown suspect removed an aluminum dock plate from the Clarion Bathware building along State Route 208 in Elk Township sometime between Dec. 1, 2010 and Jan. 4, 2011.

Police said anyone with

State police said a 35-year-old Clarion, Pa., woman is accused of simple assault after she scratched, bit and hit a 40-year-old Clarion, Pa., man and hit and pushed a 10-year-old Clarion, Pa., juvenile at a Wall Street, Limestone Township, residence on March 14 at 10:30 p.m.

She was arraigned before Justice Duane Quinn.

Bail was set at $10,000.

Animal cruelty State police report someone shot a cat belonging to Jessica Jean Beichner, 25, of Clarion, Pa., somewhere around her residence at an unknown time and date.

Police said anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact state police at 226-1710.

Harassment State police said Gary James, 24, of Clarion, Pa., was charged with harassment after he repeatedly threatened a 26-year-old

Clarion, Pa., woman with threatening geatures between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on March 9 at a Hillside apartment in Clarion Township.

DUI, paraphenalia State police report charges are pending against Thomas Elder, 18, of Strattanville, Pa., following an arrest along Greenville Pike in Clarion Township at 2 a.m. on March 14.

Police said Elder was found intoxicated in the parking lot of Allegheny Power and admitted to driving a pickup truck to that location.

Police said at the time he was taken into custody, a glass smoking pipe was found in his possession.

Motorcycle DUI State Police say Cody Elder, 21, of Clarion, Pa., was found sitting on a motorcycle at Allegheny Power in Clarion Township at 2 a.m. on March 14. Elder was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. Charges are pending, awaiting the results of a blood alcohol content test.

Japan disaster set to be world’s costliest TOMOKO A. HOKASA AP Exchange

Tokyo - Japan’s government said the cost of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeast could reach $309 billion, making it the world’s costliest natural disaster on record.

The extensive damage to housing, roads, utilities and businesses across seven prefectures (states) has resulted in losses of between 16 trillion yen ($198 billion) and 25 trillion yen ($309 billion), according to a Cabinet Office estimate Wednesday. That could drag the economic growth rate down by 0.5 percent this year.

The losses figure is considerably higher than other estimates. The World Bank on Monday said damage might reach $235 billion. Investment bank Goldman Sachs had estimated quake damage of as much as $200 billion.

If the government’s projection proves correct, it would top the overall losses from Hurricane Katrina. The 2005

megastorm that ravaged New Orleans and the surrounding region cost $125 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

Japan’s estimate does not include the impact of power shortages triggered by damage to a nuclear power plant, so the final figure could be even higher. It also leaves out potential global repercussions.

“The aftermath of the tragic events in Japan will obviously alter the domestic economy,” said Takuji Aida, an economist at UBS Securities Japan, in a report. “However, Japan’s position in the global economy is such that there must also be some transmission of the shock to other parts of the world.”

The 9.0-magnitude quake and tsunami on March 11 laid waste to Japan’s northeastern coast, killing thousands of people and triggering a crisis at a nuclear power plant. Tens of thousands of people living near the plant were evacuated.

Utilities have imposed power rationing,

many factories remain closed and key rail lines are impassable.

Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s No. 1 automaker, has halted auto production since March 14 because of difficulty securing components, including rubber parts and electronics. By Sunday its lost production will reach 140,000 cars.

The company said Wednesday it will delay the launch of the Prius hybrid minivan in Japan due to disruptions in parts supplies.

Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco said the automaker initially planned to roll out the Prius minivan in April. But the disaster has crippled suppliers and destroyed shops, forcing Toyota to postpone the launch.

Another Cabinet Office economic report released Wednesday underscored the new challenges facing Japan, which had been on the mend from a lull in growth late last year.

“The economy is moving toward recovery, but its self-sustainability is weak,” it said.

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Dear Bacon: I heard that you’re studying abroad next semester.

Are you excited? Sincerely, Sooner or Later.

To answer your question Sooner or Later, yes. I’m extremely excited to be given this opportunity.

I can’t wait to go and explore a different culture and environment, especially Amsterdam. Besides, all the opportunities that will come along with studying abroad, what I’m really excited for is about riding bikes.

I love riding my bike.

It’s the primary means of transportation in

Amsterdam, so the chances of me getting some good bike riding in are highly likely.

Now, don’t think I’m not excited to be in a completely different country for four months; it’s just that the U.S. isn’t a very bike-savvy country.

If you get the opportunity to study abroad, I suggest you take it. College is the best time in your life to do anything you want. It’s a mixing pot of opportunities.

The more you can throw into the pot, the better you’ll be when you leave this university. So, one of the most exciting is being able to ride a bike in Europe.

If you have a question you want answered by Bacon in next weeks edition of the Call, email Bacon at bacon@callnews.com

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Sophomore, Business “They are only cutting $13 billion from school.

The STC is worth four times that. They are choosing to raise tuition. If they just instate a pay freeze, it will cover the costs.”

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DR. GERALD THOMAS Professor, A.G.E.S.

“Let me just say this. This is a disproportional response to the budget crisis that would only in fact worsen the economic situation, especially in the rural areas. It is an attack on the future of Pennsylvanians to build a stronger country.”

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Sophomore, Communication “Honest to God, I had to call my mom to ask what it was about because she voted for him (Corbett). She said he’s good at some things.”

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I would like to send special thanks out to Drew Soisson and Rebecca Burgess for the awesome coaching they gave to Isaac Wilson for the past two years at the Brookville YMCA. Both will be graduating this year. Their dedication and devotion pulled Isaac to a sixth place in the 200 I.M. and a third place in the 50 meter backstroke during the state swim meet at Penn State University this past weekend. They will be missed.

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“I think it’s a bad idea because students will have to pay more, class sizes will be bigger, and we won’t learn as much.”

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President shares pizza with the students JOSH BYERS Features Staff

“Pizza with the President” offered students the opportunity to socialize and dine with Clarion University President Karen Whitney March 22 at the SeifertMooney Center for Advancement.

The event was organized and scheduled by The Eagle Ambassadors. The idea was to invite anyone who would like to attend and eat free pizza with the university president.

The main reason for the gathering with the president was for students to listen to her talk on the subject of student philanthropy and to ask questions.

Jon Catanzarita, the president of The Eagle Ambassadors, said, “We’re trying to make a relaxing environment for the president and students to talk.”

Whitney started the event talking about the subject on everyone’s mind: the state governor and the budget cuts to state schools, since there was a rally on the subject earlier in the day.

Whitney told students that if they really wanted to try to make a difference, they should contact their rep-

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President Karen Whitney hosted a meet-and-greet over pizza and cake in Seifert-Mooney. resentatives and tell their stories.

She moved to the main subject at hand and spoke on philanthropy.

Whitney said, “I think it is important as students to work with your university constituents and think, ‘How can I give back?’”

She also spoke about alumni, how different class identities bring about

VizArtz invites Clarion students to GoggleWorks field trip BRANDY HADDEN Copy Editor

Clarion University’s VizArtz members will take a field trip to Reading, Pa., April 1517, to explore the art culture in a variety of different forms.

Students and faculty attending the trip are scheduled to visit the GoggleWorks, the Pagoda, the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, West Reading and Breininger Pottery.

Though all of campus is invited along on the trip, Kristi Boyd, the president of the VizArtz club, doesn’t think many will take up the opportunity.

“I don’t expect many people to attend this trip outside of our officers and a few of our members just because most people are intimidated by something that is outside of their ‘comfort zone,’” Boys said.

GoggleWorks is a community art center, that is the largest of the comprehensive interactive arts

centers in the country.

The Pagoda, a well known landmark of Reading is now a museum which ads to the galleries in the town, which are important for the trip.

“The purpose of this trip is to get people to see artwork outside of Clarion, and to actually get out of town for a weekend,” said Boyd.

Boys said that she would like to see non VizArts members to go on the trip to learn something new, pick up a new hobby and find new ways to express themselves.

“We look at art all the time, we have critiques each week in our classes so we know what we’re going to look at, but when it comes to someone who is not familiar with the art world, it’s an opening for them to gain interest in something,” said Boyd.

The VizArtz club is asking any students or faculty that are interested in going on the trip for a $30 non-refundable deposit for hotel and entrance fees.

philanthropy and how some of them give back in the form of scholarships.

Whitney also told how she worked on different philanthropics efforts durring her time as both an undergraduate and graduate student.

Casanzarita then spoke briefly about his thoughts on philanthropy at Clarion University. He said, “I

Legal symposium discusses Marcellus drilling RUSSELL PEKELNICKY Features Editor

“Marcellus Shale: Boom or Bust?” was the subject for the 2011 Legal Symposium Tuesday, March 22. The master of ceremonies was Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley.

The symposium was held to discuss the pros and cons of drilling Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania.

“We want to make sure we protect the land and water and air of the region,” said Cawley in his opening remarks. “We want to revitalize communities. We want to bring in new jobs to the area.”

Present as panelists were David Spigelmyer, vice president of government relations for Chesapeake Energy; Tyrone Christy, commissioner of the Public Utility Commission; Katherine Klaber, president and executive director of the Marcellus Shale Coalition; Scott Perry, director Bureau of Oil and Gas Management in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; David Yoxtheimer, extension associate of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research; J. Michael Love, vice president of government relations for UGI Energy and Doug McLinko, Bradford County commissioner.

After a brief video segment explaining how Marcellus shale drilling works, each panelist gave a short presentation. Spieglemyer

spoke of Pennsylvania’s history of utalizing natural gas and his hopes for the future of the Marcellus shale industry. “We hope to be a natural gas independent state,” said Spigelmyer, who said the commonwealth’s proximity to other natural gas-using states made it uniquely positioned to fill other states’ needs.

Christy informed the audience that Clarion County took the first step in Pennsylvania toward coal mining. Christy emphasized how he does not want to minimize the environmental impact, but that the field of natural gas could become competitive, and that the commonwealth must keep a competitive edge in the world economy.

Klaber spoke of the jobs already created by Marcellus shale. “We have 180 member offices in the state already,” said Klaber.

She also pointed out the benefits that have come from drilling, including improvement in roadways and a boost in economic activity in drilling locations. Klaber added the coalition has already attracted a number of environmentalists, geologists and law firms.

Perry spoke on the environmental impacts of Marcellus shale on the area.

“This is my home, and we need high-quality regulation,” said Perry.

He went into how nothing on the process was actually new, but the

Creature Feature: Jackalopes RUSSELL PEKELNICKY Features Editor

Jackalopes are a unique breed. They’re best described as being jack rabbits with antlers. They commonly are found in the American Southwest. The myth of the jackalope is often credited to Douglass Herrick, who was originally cited in a New York Times obituary as the inventor of the creature. However, as far back as 1600 years ago in Germany come stories of similar horned rabbits.

According to legend, jackalopes are prized for their “deeee-lishus eatin.’” Sightings are rare, but photos (actual or doctored?) exist of these elusive little cryptozoological varmints.

According to myth, in the 1960s scientists attempted to cross breed various forms of deer with the jack rabbit (some myths list that it was a dangerous and rare breed of killer rabbit). After two previously failed attempts, a third experiment yielded a legitimate

think it is there, but not enough. It is not about how much you give, but about how you give.”

Mike Keefer, chief executive officer of Clarion University Foundation Inc., was in attendance and spoke briefly on the issue, urging students that it was not about monetary value, but about trying to give back that counts.

There was an extra treat at the event -- a cake. The treat symbolized the introduction of the new word, “Eagletastic,” to be used in and around the university.

Whitney was given the honor of initiating this word into the university language by being the first to cut the cake. Whitney said, “We have our own Clarion Eagle culture, so we should be able to make up a word.” She also said she would have to work the new word into all of her speeches.

The event ended as Whitney bid the students a fond farewell and went to speak to the people working the phone-a-thon. The next Pizza with the President will be held 5 p.m. March 30 in the Gemmell Student Complex, Room 248.

crossbreed. It escaped into the wilds of Texas, where it eventually began mating with the native rabbit population and reproducing.

According to backpacker.com, jackalopes are known for their aggressive attitude and are known to strike viciously if provoked. Aside from their meat, jackalopes are also prized for their milk, which supposedly has a wide variety of medicinal uses. Jackalopes are also supposed to mimic human voices, as well as being able to mimic vehicular and mechanical sounds. They’re also reported to be confused by a full moon, thinking it’s the sun.

They would often run backward or in circles in confusion. They are known to mate during thunderstorms. There are also regulations on hunting jackalope, including a one-day hunting season on June 31 in Wyoming. Also, in South Dakota, the hunting season is from June 1 to Oct. 31, between midnight and 3 a.m., and only three days prior to the full moon.

Weapons permitted to hunt jackalopes are slingshots and tranquilizer pellets.

rig size was a unique undertaking for the state. However, regulations are being enacted to ensure the environment of the state, with regulations being put into place regarding rig construction, as well as water and air pollution.

Yoxtheimer summed up the points of the other presenters and also discussed the possibility of collection of propane and butane from the Marcellus shale.

Love said Marcellus shale is already proving to be a boom for the area. He reported, the average cost to heat a home in the winter fell $500 in the past five years thanks to Marcellus shale and natural gas in the area.

McLinko spoke on the impact of Marcellus shale in Bradford County. “If you want to find work, find it in Bradford,” said McLinko. He also talked about how Bradford is seeing a revitalization in jobs because of Marcellus drilling. However, he also noted there are slight property cost increases, as well as an increased flow of traffic in the area.

After all the panelists spoke, there was a question-and-answer session. Such questions included the radiation issues associated with waste water, the impact of chemicals on the environment and the possibility of using gas retrieved through Marcellus shale drilling as a form of alternate vehicular energy.

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TOP 10 Ways to survive a bear encounter 5. Remain calm.

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Spring is on its way, and with that, bears are coming out of hibernation and will doubtless be much more active than in the winter. It only stands to reason that the occurrence of bear encounters will be greater in spring than in winter, when they’re all asleep. With that in mind, it’s good to arm yourself with some essential tips to survive an encounter with a bear.

10. Fight back.

This is best used as a last resort, but if necessary, it is possible to beat a bear. While incredibly difficult to beat in a fair fight, a bear does not want to fight any more than it has to. Using sticks and stones are possible and likely abundant in a bear’s desired combat grounds, the woods. If that fails, punch the bear directly in the nose; much like sharks; bears hate being punched in the nose.

9. Make some noise.

Bears have in common with the elderly their hatred of unnecessary noise. A bear can be driven away by making a loud enough ruckus. The bear will think a larger predator is about with sufficient noise and will be driven away.

8. Don’t climb trees.

The fact of the matter is that bears are known to climb trees, so why on earth would you ever think that a tree would be safe to escape a bear? That’s like hiding from an 18-wheeler in a truck stop parking lot. It’s just not a great idea.

The worst thing you could do when faced with a bear is lose your head. Thinking irrationally would lead you to run, and if you run, a bear will think it’s play time and will gleefully maul you to death. Also, some bears have a land speed of 30 mph. Humans tend to max out somewhere around 20. Good luck outrunning something that can keep up with most lawn tractors. You’re honestly better off standing your ground and keeping your wits about you.

4. Run downhill.

Running, while ultimately not the best of ideas, might be the only option, especially if you failed to keep your head on straight. If you find yourself running from a bear, try to run downhill. Bears have short front legs, and it makes it quite uncomfortable for a bear to run down a hill at any great speed. Then, use the crucial moments that you have during the time it takes the bear to make it down hill to lose the bear. Do not, however, use the pause to taunt the bear; that will just make him angrier, and then you’re really in trouble.

3. Utilize bear spray.

No, this is not a gadget Batman uses to make bears explode. It’s a high-concentration dose of pepper spray, made specifically to make a bear stop running at you because its eyes are being burned from its skull.

Don’t use it right away, and deploy tactically so as to not get yourself in the face; nothing makes a bear attack worse than chemical burns to the face.

7. Don’t ditch the backpack. 2. Assume fetal position.

You may think that ditching your backpack would be a good idea, especially if it’s filled with wonderful treats that a bear would love. Fact is, if you get attacked and knocked down, that backpack could very well save your life. Sure, the prospect of being prone with a bear’s all-you-can-eat buffet might not be comforting, but it will cushion some claw swipes.

When all else fails, reverting to the fetal position is actually a good idea. By protecting your neck and minimizing your surface area, you become more resistant to bear strikes. Don’t tense up too much, but roll with the bear’s strikes. Just roll with the strikes, and you should be able to make it home to say you survived being attacked by a bear. And really, what’s cooler than that?

6. Throw a distraction.

1. Play dead.

If you have to run from a bear, don’t be afraid to throw something. Fish would be preferred, but I have come to realize there are startlingly few people who walk around with a fresh haddock in their coat pocket while hiking and camping, so anything from a glove to a camera would conceivably due to distract the bear. Just be sure to throw it away from yourself, not directly in your path Curiosity may kill a cat, but a bear’s curiosity could save your life.

This is a good follow-up to the fetal position.

Bears don’t like eating game they think is already dead, so they’ll probably just paw at you for a while and then move on, bored by the fact you were such a weak opponent. Sure, your name will be a joke among bears, but you will survive another day to extract your revenge upon bear kind. Or, you’ll be able to warn your friends, family and co-workers about the dangers of bear attacks.

Dickinson adding unisex restrooms ELIZABETH GIBSON AP Exchange

Carlisle, Pa. — Lights were dimmed and the discs were spinning as the first couples arrived at Dickinson College’s Moulin Rouge dance party.

Some of the same-sex couples swept in wearing ostentatious designs. Others wore simple jeans and T-shirts to the event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students.

Jonathan Ontiberos hurried across the floor to take care of a last detail.

He taped signs, hastily printed on yellow sheets, over the words “Men” and “Women” on restroom doors. Signs stated, “This is an allgender bathroom.”

As president of Dickinson’s Spectrum Club for LGBT students, Ontiberos wanted students to be comfortable. They could change clothes, put on a bit of lip gloss or just use the facilities without confronting an example of society’s disregard for their needs.

Soon, he won’t have to bother with temporary signs. The Carlisle cam-

pus is permanently converting some bathrooms across campus for unisex use. Single-stall restrooms that were designated “Men” or “Women” will sport the international unisex sign showing both a man and a woman.

The private college is among the first in the midstate to make gender-neutral restrooms available for LGBT staff and students.

However, schools across the country are responding to students’ sexual orientation and gender identity by adjusting traditional health, safety and social services.

Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi’s suicide, after a roommate allegedly covertly videotaped intimate moments he shared with another student, riveted national attention on the issue.

Campus Pride has been looking at acceptance and accommodation for LGBT people at U.S. private and public colleges and universities since 2001. The national nonprofit offers an alternative to rankings in the yearly Princeton Review, which Campus Pride refutes. Princeton’s list of LGBT-friendly colleges is extracted from answers to a question about

campus climate, Pride claims, not services for LGBT students.

Of the 264 colleges that volunteered to be studied in 2010-11, only 26, or 10 percent, earned scores of five stars, the highest available rating. Two of the nine Pennsylvania colleges were topranked: the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University.

The University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, Bucknell University and Lehigh University are among colleges in the state that have genderneutral restrooms on campus.

Ontiberos doesn’t fit a sexual stereotype. He feels as natural wearing a skirt and blouse and carrying a purse as he does donning jeans and a sweater. His nails are perennially manicured in gem tones with sparkles that makes his dark eyes pop.

In his nearly four years on the campus of about 2,200 students, Ontiberos hasn’t been harassed.

“Because I don’t conform to gender norms, people do take a second look. As long as I’m not alone, I don’t feel unsafe,” he said in a conversation during this week’s spring break.

Fish kill called “natural” AP EXCHANGE Erie, Pa. — A state environmental biologist says a large fish kill along the shores of Presque Isle State Park in Erie is “natural” and “no cause for alarm.”

People walking along the shore of the park’s Misery Bay noticed large numbers of dead fish Tuesday and alerted authorities.

Jim Grazio, a Great Lakes biologist, tells the Erie Times-News that 99 percent of the dead fish were gizzard shad. The fish is a freshwater herring that is very sensitive to cold temperatures and temperature changes.

Grazio, who works for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, says the fish began dying in January but they were hidden by ice on the lake. The cold temperatures also slowed the decomposition of the fish, which became visible and washed ashore as the ice melted.

Bologna recalled AP EXCHANGE Palmyra, Pa. — A central Pennsylvania company has announced a voluntary recall of some bologna products.

Palmyra Bologna Company said Tuesday the recall is for about 23,000 pounds of deli-sliced and packaged Seltzer’s Regular Beef Lebanon Bologna produced in December. It follows four reported cases of E. coli illnesses in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Officials said the product is probably no longer in stores, but they are acting “out of an abundance of caution.”

People who bought Seltzer’s Regular Beef Lebanon Bologna in 6, 12 and 16-ounce packages — with Lot Number 01351 and “Best By” dates of April 20 to April 22 — should return it for a refund. Lots were shipped to California, Colorado, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania.

The recall doesn’t include any Seltzer’s Lebanon Bologna produced this year.

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Washington wins open mic WCUC hosts benefit BRANDY HADDEN Copy Editor

The University Activities Board hosted another open mic night in the lower level of Gemmell Wednesday, March 23.

Audience members were pleased with the nine acts of musical and poetic performances throughout the night.

The night opened with open mic veteran Todd Swoope. Swoope started off the night plugging in his trusty iPod for instrumentation to back Jason Mraz’s, “Plane.”

After Swoope announced that his twosong set would end with the Fray’s, “Over My Head,” he was met with crowd approval and a mild sing-a-long

with the 20 or so audience members.

Linsey Swartz sang next, keeping open mic night even in gender and background music, as she sang Adele’s, “Chasing Pavements” a capella.

Between every contestant, audience members were reminded by a UAB member that all contestants were numbered.

Audience members were told to pick their favorite performer, and write the corresponding number on a slip of paper. The papers were then to be tallied at the end of the night.

This open mic had about three or four poems read, which is more than usual.

Among these were Lay-

la Washington, No. 6, who read a self-written poem titled, “His Eyes.”

The man known as No. 7 of the night, better known as Alex “Sunshine” Krach, also read an original poem that he wrote.

Tyler Lobdell, also a Gemmell open mic veteran, brought his acoustic on stage for a two-song set including classic The Strokes’ “Last Nite” and The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

Both Lobdell and Swoope were not done with the audience as they went back on stage later in the night for a duet performance, not unlikely for the duo at these functions.

With Lobdell on his guitar and Swoope on vo-

cals, the two performed Mike Posner’s, “Cooler Than Me,” and Panic! at the Disco’s “New Perspective,” which was also met with a small sing-along in the audience.

Other performances included a capella renditions of The Eagles’ “Desperado,” The Wreckers’ “Leave the Pieces” and another small set by Lobdell and Swoope.

At the end of the night, votes were tallied and Washington was announced the winner. She will receive a bag of “UAB goodies,” a $30 gift card for the bookstore and her picture posted in the kiosk outside the UAB office. The next open mic is tentatively set for either April 20 or April 27.

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Tyler Lobdell plays his guitar and sings his rendition of the Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at open mic night.

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Lynnea Fiorentino voice recital BLAYNE SHEAFFER

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After preparing since her freshman year at Clarion University, senior Lynnea Fiorentino performed her senior recital on Sunday as a requirement for her degree in education. Beginning with a beautiful rendition of “Ave Maria” and after an hour of other perfectly performed songs, Fiorentino finished with a piece from “Phantom of the Opera.”

She received congratulations and applause from her friends and family before singing with her

Sigma Alpha Yoda sisters as a ritual done after every recital.

The senior recital was performed with help from the Clarion Music Department, one that Fiorentino describes as “small, but warm and welcoming.” She has been planning for this recital since October, picking out music and coaching her voice since she was a freshman.

Clarion’s Music Department “never stops pushing you,” she said.

The recital performed on Sunday was a culmination of songs that Fiorentino has been per-

fecting for three years.

She said her “big goal” was “No Word from Tom Anne Truelove Aria.”

Fiorentino has been involved in music since elementary school, playing several different instruments, and singing “since I could stand up in a high chair and sing.”

She said she looks to her family as inspiration for her success.

After graduating in December 2011, Fiorentino said she plans to teach either music or special education, or to go to graduate school to study vocal performance.

This Saturday, March 26, 91.7 WCUC-FM the Clutch will be hosting a benefit concert at Toby Hill Bar and Grill. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. There is no cover charge to get into Toby Hill, and the show is open to all ages.

Bands for the concert will include Guitar World, The Rise of Apollo, Keep it Downs, and Social Hero.

Guitar World will open the show at 7 p.m. and participants have the opportunity to see all their favorite DJ’s perform live.

Edinboro’s own Rise of Apollo will begin their set at 8 p.m., and Keep it Downs will open for Social Hero the headlining band at 9 p.m.

Social Hero of New

York City is making its long awaited return to Clarion, and will start its set at 10 p.m.

This concert will benefit S.A.F.E., a domestic violence shelter in the Clarion and surrounding areas. All proceeds that are raised at the concert will go directly to S.A.F.E. There is no cover charge to get into Toby Hill, but there will be a donation jar at the door for anyone willing to make a donation.

This concert is open to the general public and for all ages. Patrons over the age of 21 will be provided with wristbands. A valid ID will be needed at the door.

For more information on the concert you can visit www.wcuc.org.

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JEREMIAH BULL Finally, after five lonely years, the Strokes are getting back into the swing of stroking your eardrums.

“Angles” lacks that immediate Strokes catchiness, but upon further listening, it finds a way in the lineup of their other albums.

The first song, “Machu Picchu,” has a retro lead that is somewhat reminiscent of the ‘80s that leads into a great, classic Strokes chorus that’s full of energy and singable. Track four, “You’re so Right,” sounds like a merge of the Strokes and Queens of the Stone Age. It sounds like it belongs on “First Impressions of Earth” with its heavy, sinking bass and haunting harmonies. I think the guitar

KRIS CAMPBELL One of the worst things someone can hear about a favorite band of is the announcement of an “Indefinite hiatus.” It’s like hearing that your parent’s are, “separating for now, but they still love you very much.” Oftentimes a lengthy hiatus can be the death knell of a group, R.I.P White Stripes, but once in a while a break like that can do some good. In the five years since the band released “First Impressions Of Earth,” The Strokes have all branched out into various solo albums and side projects, with varying degrees of success. Most notably Julian Casablanca’s and Albert Hamond Jr’s solo albums, as well as Fab Moretti’s delightful Pop band Little Joy. On “Angles,” these individualized voices are more prom-

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riffs were a little overdone and begging for attention.

“Call me back,” the seventh track, is a little slower and simple and reminds me of Julius’ demos. It has an interesting structure and lonesome lyrics.

The next song “Gratisfaction” sounds like an indie Billy Joel song. It’s fun and poppy and filled nicely with harmonies and simple guitar parts. The last song, “Life is Simple in the Moonlight,” starts off slow but has a smooth chorus and a solid solo that gets quick at points but never shows off.

Overall, this album turned out okay despite being mediocre at points, but no need to fret; they have already started to work on another album. It has taken a few listens, to accept this album, and I can’t quite say if it will ever be on par with an album like “This is it,” but those are hard standards to beat.

This album has a very ‘80s theme, and it doesn’t bother me except for the prominence of hipsters that are going to love it for that reason, and just because it’s the Strokes.

The Music Box is back again this week talking about The Strokes and the album, “Angles.” Make sure to check out the podcast both online and on 91.7 WCUC-FM, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. for your chance to win a pair of Ke$ha tickets. If you would like to share your thoughts on the album or have any music-related questions, email us at entertainment@clarioncallnews.com, @tweet us at twitter.com/ call_ae or join our Facebook fanpage.

inently displayed. It results in a hit-or-miss affair, that can be at times just as brilliant as their early releases, but more often than not comes off like a bickering couple staying together “for the kids.”

The first single, “Under Cover Of Darkness” is vintage Strokes. It is filled with seventies-era guitar lines and the pilfered coolness of Lou Reed and CBGB punks that we’ve become accustomed to from Casablancas. The song bode well for the group, and though it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it seems like they had all settled their egos and remembered what The Strokes were supposed to sound like.

Another bright spot on “Angles” is “Gratifisfaction,” even though the song drips with the same poppy, saccharin sweetness of 1980’s Billy Joel, it works somehow, and wouldn’t be out of place on their first two albums. Likewise “Taken for a Fool” and “Games” could have been tucked between “Modern Love” and “China Girl “on David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and nobody would know the difference.

Aside from these few tracks, there’s not much going on.

is to come. At the midpoint, “Games,” fits the designated time period’s video game feel, while also sporting the lyrical content to boot. “Life Is Simple in the Moonlight” nails the ending, giving it a jazzy-blues send-off.

Without these tracks, I’m afraid listeners wouldn’t come back.

Don’t get me wrong. “Angles” is a strong effort, but I’m not sure it shares the same longevity that its predecessors have.

All the songs off the album are enjoyable, and I wouldn’t be displeased if I heard them being played, but I’m not sure I would put them on myself.

It’s a shame really; The Strokes are great and could have used a boost, but an effort like this isn’t going to do it.

Learning the band wasn’t getting along during the recording of this album didn’t come as a surprise. I’m glad to hear they are already recording the next album, and hopefully it can help put them back on top where they belong.

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SAMUEL DIXON The Strokes have been a consistently good band throughout their career.

Past albums are strong throughout and deserve a listen. “Angles” is exactly the same. However, unlike all their other albums, it’s not the strongest of efforts.

“Angles” certainly has a cool aesthetic, sounding like an indie rock band mixed with “Miami Vice.” The album surprisingly carries the concept through the album, even bringing in an espionage film-sounding rhythm part at the start of “You’re So Right.”

“Machu Picchu” does a great job of opening up the album and letting the listener get a feel of what

The Strokes new album, “Angles,” brings so much to the table in terms of diversity in a common theme.

This sounds like an album recorded by The Strokes that sounds nothing like any other Strokes album. The Strokes have found a way to maintain the sound that they have always had while evolving to yet another chapter.

The album begins strongly with a cool, tropical-sounding punk song called ”Macchu Picchu.” It’s a very different sound, so it is easy to fall into. This song is a great introduction as the album never falls below that point. It tru-

ELORA WALSH The Strokes are no joke. This is my most recent discovery after listening to their new album, “Angles.” I have listened to the more popular, mainstream songs of theirs, such as “Reptilia,” featured on “Rock Band,” and “You Only Live Once.” But, after listening to the new album, I’d like to get to more familiar with The Strokes.

The fourth song on the album, “You’re So Right,” is my top pick. I enjoy this song is because it is different from the other tracks. That characteristic alone makes it stand out to me. The opening lead guitar line is on the heavier side, harmonizing with the electric gui-

ly sets the tone for the rest of the album.

After a strong buildup the track, “Games,” takes the album on a turn. This song is electronic, and it is a song that The Strokes have never offered before this album. Be careful, you will find yourself bobbing your head and tapping your toes to this song.

Next up is “Call Me Back,” which slows it down for a second, but then it lifts right back up with an amazing bridge. The strange lyrics sync up well with the eerie music and take The Strokes way out of the pop realm.

Right after, “Gratisfaction” happens, and they are right back into the indie pop Strokes that everyone has grown to love. “Metabolism” follows it with a great mix of both as a great way to wrap up the album.

I wasn’t a fan of The Strokes before listening to this album, but this is one I will definitely come back to.

tar playing a jabbing yet steady rhythm.

Vocally, “You’re So Right” is a bit on the darker side. Front man, Julian Casablancas offers a more grungy tone in the beginning, then shows his smoother side about a minute into the song. Lyrically the song doesn’t really have much to offer, considering it is repetitive ,but it makes sense with the steady tempo of the song. Another song I found interesting was “Gratisfaction.”

When I first heard it, it had a punk sound to it but after listening to it a couple of times I started to hear a more rock sound with the guitar work and joint chorus singing. Lyrically, I believe this song could almost be the next “Don’t Stop Believing.”

It tells the story of a boy and a girl in a Journey-esque way.

Over all, “Angles” had more ups than downs for me, and because of this The Strokes have grown on me.

THE STROKES - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

“THE MODERN AGE”

“IS THIS IT”

“ROOM ON FIRE”

Launched in 2001 this EP includes three songs: “The Modern Age,” “Last Nite” and “Barely Legal.” These songs would be used on their album “This is it” released later that year. This EP is what rocketed the Strokes onto the scene and literally had record labels jockeying for signature.

Released in August 2001 in the UK and in October 2001 in the US “This is it,” was well-received in both main stream and indie cultures for its pop-influenced sound.

It included the singles “Someday,” “Last Nite” and “Hard to Explain.”

Released in October 2003 and included the singles “Reptilia” and “12:51.”

The album peaked on the charts at No. 2 in the UK and No. 4 in the US. The album recieved better reviews from critics, yet had less commercial success than its predecessor.

“FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF EARTH”

THE FUTURE OF THE BAND

Most notable for its singles “You Only Live Once” and “Juicebox,” this album was released in January 2006. Although it was not as well reviewed as previous albums, it entered the charts in the UK at No. 1 and forth in the U.S.

It has been reported that The Strokes are already working on their next album using leftover material from “Angles.” The band did not get along too well during the recording of “Angles” and still have to work out some kinks in their new writing style. It will be interesting to see which producer they choose.

They will be touring Europe and Japan through July this year and then heading into the studios for the remainder of the summer to work on the next album.

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Wrestlers compete at Division I Championships MICHAEL COLLINS Sports Staff

The 81st NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship took place last Thursday, March 17, through Saturday, March 19, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Clarion had two NCAA qualifiers competing this year, 157-pound sophomore James Fleming and 165-pound junior Bekzod Abdurakhmonov.

Fleming had a tremendous season this year. He won the Eastern Wresting League and PSAC titles, the Cornell Body Bar and Clarion Knight Point Open titles.

He was second at the Oklahoma Invite in Brockport, and fourth at Midlands.

He had 11 pins and five technical falls this season.

Fleming had a career record of 58-10 entering the NCAA Championships.

Abdurakhmonov finished third at the EWL Championships.

He was the PSAC Champion, placed third at the Oklahoma Invite and the National Collegiate Open in Clarion.

He has posted 10 falls and two technical falls this season.

Fleming was seeded ninth and opened the NCAA’s against Sean McMurray of Michigan State University who placed sixth at the Big Ten Championships.

Fleming defeated McMurray 5-0 in his first match.

He got a takedown at the end of the first period for a 2-0 lead.

In the second he deferred his choice and McMurray took neutral.

Fleming got another takedown with about 20 seconds left in the period to go ahead 4-0.

In the third, Fleming chose down, escaped and the two finished the match on their feet.

Fleming went on to lose a 5-0 decision to No. 8 seed Jason Welch of Northwestern University.

Fleming had a near takedown in the first, but Welch fought off a potential cradle.

Welch scored a first period takedown for a 2-0 lead.

Then it went scoreless

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Junior Bekzod Abdurakhmonov finishes with a 3-2 record at the Division I wrestling championships in Philadelphia.

in the second period after Welch chose neutral.

Fleming took top in the third and at one point he had what appeared to be an inside cradle, but it was stopped for a potentially dangerous hold.

On the restart Welch got to his feet and reversed Fleming to take a 4-0 lead.

Welch had 2:18 riding time for a 5-0 final score.

Fleming wrestled Oklahoma State University Robert Erisman the next day and lost an 8-3 decision, which eliminated him from the tournament.

Erisman opened quickly with a takedown in the first period.

Fleming answered with a reversal.

He then chose down to start the second and was tilted for three near fall points for a 5-2 Erisman lead.

Erisman chose top in the third, Fleming escaped quickly, but Erisman scored a takedown, and with riding time won 8-3.

Fleming had a very strong season finishing the year with an overall record of 31-4.

He is now a two-time NCAA Qualifier.

In two years with the Golden Eagles, Fleming has a career record of 59-12.

Abdurakhmonov received an at-large invitation and wrestled his first match against No. 9 seed Justin Kerber of Cornell University.

He dropped the match 2-1.

After a scoreless first period, Abdurakhmonov started in the down spot and escaped about 50 seconds into the period.

He had two, good single leg shots during the second but could not score.

In the third, Kerber chose down and was able to escape.

He received a penalty point giving Kerber a 2-1 lead while Abdurakhmonov had 58 seconds of riding time, two seconds short of a riding point.

Off the restart, Abdurakhmonov shot a double leg and was close to a takedown, but time ran out before he could fin-

ish the move.

Abdurakhmonov dropped into the wrestle backs and faced Dan Yates of Michigan University.

He defeated Yates 6-4 to stay alive in the tournament.

He scored a double leg takedown with 1:35 left in the first period for a 2-0 lead.

Yates escaped 33 seconds later and Abdurakhmonov led 2-1 after one period.

Yates started down and escaped to tie the match.

Abdurakhmonov then hit another double leg takedown for a 4-2 lead with 1:25 left in the second.

Yates escaped, and then late in the period Abdurakhmonov scored a counter takedown for a

6-3 lead.

Abdurakhmonov chose down in the third and Yates got a point for two stalling calls, making the final score 6-4.

Abdurakhmonov went on to win two matches to get to the All-American round.

He first defeated West Virginia University Donnie Jones 7-1 and then took down Appalachian State University’s Kyle Blevins by a 9-1 decision.

Against Jones, Abdurakhmonov took a 1-0 lead in the first period on a penalty point.

In the second, Abdurakhmonov escaped, then scored a double leg takedown for a 4-0 lead.

After a Jones escape, Abdurakhmonov took Jones down again with a double leg for a 6-1 lead.

Jones chose down in the third and Abdurakhmonovscored a riding point for a final score of 7-1.

Against Blevins, he took control early with a takedown 14 seconds into the first period on a quick double leg.

He used a cradle later in the period to score a three-point near fall and lead 5-0 after one period.

In the second Blevins chose neutral and Abdurkhmonov responded with a takedown on the edge of the mat to go ahead 7-0.

Blevins escaped to end the period at 7-1.

Abdurakhmonov chose down in the third and worked for an escape to lead 8-1 and then was awarded a riding point for 3:18 of riding to post his 9-1 decision.

Abdurakhmonov went on to lose his AllAmerican match 5-0 to Maryland University No. 4 seed Josh Asper and was eliminated.

There was no scoring in the first period.

Abdurakhmonov nearly had a takedown, but Asper worked out of bounds.

Asper chose down in the second, escaped and then scored a big takedown with 1:07 left in the period.

Asper then scored riding points in the third to seal the victory.

Bekzod Abdurakhmonov CUP C UP m men’s en’s junior junior wrestler wrestler INTERVIEW BY Matthew Mullen

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When did you move to the United States and what has that experience been like for you?

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I moved here in 2008. It has been pretty tough because when I moved to the United States I couldn’t speak English. The most challenging thing was learning the language and how to adapt.

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Why did you transfer to Clarion?

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I had met coach Moore at Midlands when I was wrestling for Colby Junior College. He was a National Champ for Oklahoma State with a lot of experience. I liked him as a person when I met him at Midlands so he is the main reason I decided to transfer to Clarion.

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What was your greatest moment this season?

As a team when we won the PSAC championship, because the last time we won was 16 years ago. Individually going to Nationals, because

in the beginning of the season I was injured and I had to overcome it and I still made it to the tournament.

Q

What is your biggest goal for your wrestling future here at Clarion?

A

Hopefully I will get a redshirt, then I will get two more years to get better and then my senior year I want to win Nationals.

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Clarion drops doubleheader at Mansfield MARK EMCH

Butler continues Cinderella run with upset of Pittsburgh JUSTIN WELTON

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The Clarion Golden Eagles baseball team took a cross-state trip to Mansfield University on Saturday, March 19, to face off in a doubleheader against the Mountaineers.

Hopes were high for the Golden Eagles, as they attempted for an upset against the perennially successful Mansfield, but failed to pull out a win in either game.

Clarion junior Brandon Slater, 0-3 this year, started pitching for the Golden Eagles and faced off against the Mountaineer’s 3-0 ace, Eric Rosenberger in game one of the doubleheader.

Slater went 2 2/3 innings, seceding nine hits and six runs.

Freshman Mike Dunn picked up where Slater left off, and worked for a solid 3 1/3 innings, giving up three hits and three runs, only two of which were earned runs.

Both Clarion pitchers were able to strike out one batter each.

Mansfield’s Rosenberger cruised through five innings.

The Golden Eagles managed four hits and two runs off him, and three hits and one run against Rosenberg’s relief, Andy Young.

Mansfield easily took game one by a score of 9-3.

Clarion’s junior centerfielder, Josh Beimel, led the offense with a perfect 3-3 day at the plate and a run scored.

The five foot nine inch Beimel looks to make a big impact in Clarion’s offensive lineup this year.

Senior Eric Panko, 0-3 record this year for Clarion, and Joe Candelmo for Mansfield matched up in game two of the doubleheader.

Candelmo put up a good start, going six full innings and giving up only two hits and one run.

Panko, handed Mansfield eight runs on nine

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Clarion loses both games of a doubleheader at Mansfield University on Saturday.

hits in only 4 1/3 innings of work.

Clarion junior Mark White came in relief, but failed to hold the Mountaineers.

Mansfield pounded five hits and four runs against White.

None of Clarion’s hitters managed to rack up more than one hit each during the game.

Mansfield glided to its second victory of the day, 12-1.

This pushed Mansfield’s record up to 8-3, and Clar-

ion’s down to 2-13.

For Clarion junior catcher Ken Morgan, the team needs to improve in many areas to achieve the kind of success they’ve been working for.

“When your in the position our team is in right now it is just not one thing that is going wrong, it is a number of things,” Morgan said.

“We have to advance as a team and develop as a team in every area if we

want to be successful.”

The Golden Eagles will be back in action on Friday, March 25, when they host Mercyhurst University.

This marks the beginning of conference play for the Golden Eagles.

“This will mark the actual start of our season. I’m excited about our conference play this year because I think we will be very productive,” Morgan said.

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Baseball looks to start season strong EDDIE MCDONALD Sports Staff

Major League Baseball is about to kick off another season.

The season should be filled with homeruns, strikeouts, game winning hits and game ending outs.

There will also be broken bats, arguments with umpires and coaches and a bunch of great and talented baseball players.

Every team in the league is eyeing one thing, the World Series.

This year the bull’s-eye is not on perennial World Series contenders in the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox or Philadelphia Phillies, but instead on defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants.

Last season the Giants surprised a lot of people by winning the World Series.

They had to go through a tough Atlanta Braves team, and then face off against the reigning National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies.

They defeated the Texas Rangers four games to one to capture the franchise’s first

championship since moving to San Francisco from New York following the 1957 season.

It is always hard for a team to repeat as champion at any level, let alone the big leagues.

The Giants are a team capable of repeating.

They bring back arguably the best pitching staff in the league last season, led by two-time Cy Young award winner, Tim Lincecum.

The Giants are not the only team to have a highly powered pitching staff.

The Philadelphia Phillies, who traded for perennial all-star Roy Halladay last season, acquired another dominant pitcher, Cliff Lee, in the offseason.

Their rotation is already being talked about as maybe one of the best of all time.

The big question for the Phillies this year is hitting.

They let Jason Werth go via free agency and all-star second baseman, Chase Utley could have injury issues this season.

The Atlanta Braves look to make another post-season run led by

reigning Rookie of the Year, Jason Heyward.

Those aren’t the only three National League Teams that could make a serious playoff run.

The Cincinnati Reds, who won the NL Central last season look to do it again, but they will be in a fit for it.

The St. Louis Cardinals are always near the top of the division led by superstar Albert Pujols.

The Milwaukee Brewers vamped up their pitching staff to try and make a run of their own.

The American League is open for anyone to take, but two teams and bitter rivals look to headline the top.

The New York Yankees, who have won 27 World Series, the most in MLB history, and the Boston Red Sox who made a lot of offseason noise.

The Yankees, who have a $200 million payroll, should always be considered a threat to represent the American League come October.

They missed out on Cliff Lee and Carl Crawford, who were two of the biggest free agents on the market.

They did however re-

sign captain shortstop Derek Jeter and one of the best closers of all time, Mariana Rivera.

Jeter and Rivera have been clutch for them since coming into the league in 1996.

The Red Sox acquired Crawford, and traded for left-handed power hitting first baseman, Adrian Gonzalez.

They get Josh Beckett back after an injury plagued year last year, as well as star second baseman, Dustin Pedroia, and star center fielder, Jacoby Ellsbury, who were riddled with injuries themselves.

Add that to a cast of players who have won a title, and look out.

The Texas Rangers, who lost not only the World Series, but Cliff Lee, will have to battle if they want to make it back.

The Los Angeles Angels should be solid as usual.

Teams to watch out for are the young Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles, who look to shake things up.

The Minnesota Twins should also be considered a top team in the AL. The 2011 season will kick off on Thursday, March 31.

The Pittsburgh Panthers were eliminated in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament by the Butler Bulldogs 71-70 on Saturday evening, March 19, in Washington, D.C. The Panthers were up 69-68 with less than 10 seconds remaining in the game.

The defense allowed Butler’s Shawn Vanzant to penetrate the lane and dish to a cutting Andrew Smith for what appeared to be the game-winning basket with less than three seconds remaining.

The ball was inbounded to Pittsburgh senior Gilbert Brown around half court.

He was then bumped into by Butler’s Shelvin Mack, which induced a whistle by the officials.

Brown went to the line and sunk the first free throw to tie the score.

He shot the second, but it rimmed out, and was rebounded by the Bulldog’s Matt Howard who was fouled by Pittsburgh’s Nasir Robinson with less than one second remaining.

Howard made the first and missed the second, but the Panthers didn’t have any time to shoot with less than a second on the clock.

“The fouls at the end of the game were obvious calls,” Clarion University freshman Justin Hawkins said.

“As the No. 1seed, Pittsburgh should have never made those mistakes with the veteran players they have.”

The first half was dominated by the No. 8 seed Butler, who took a 38-30 lead into the half.

They used an abundance of three-pointers to increase their lead to double digits.

The Panthers rallied back to within one point with

3:10 left in the first half.

The Bulldogs then went on an 8-1 run to end the half.

The second half saw plenty of lead changes.

Both teams gave and took punches but never budged an inch.

Butler made clutch shots every time it seemed like Pittsburgh was getting ready to take control of the game.

Brad Stevens, Butler’s head coach, called a timeout to design a play in search of the game-winning basket.

The play worked to perfection, and the Bulldogs hopes for consecutive Final Four appearances are still alive.

“When you watch most No. 1 seeds, you are not surprised if it is close for awhile because you know they will go on a run,” junior Kevin Zambory said.

“Butler wasn’t the common second round opponent for a No. 1 seed, and the Panthers never made that run.”

With the victory, Butler advances to play Wisconsin on Thursday, March 24 at 9:57 p.m. in the Sweet 16.

Shelvin Mack scored a game-high 30 points, including 7-12 from behind the arc.

Howard scored 16 points to go along with six rebounds.

The Bulldogs made 12 threes in the game.

The Panthers saw their season fall short of Final Four expectations.

Brown led the way with 24 points. Robinson chipped in with 16 points.

Brad Wanamaker finished with eight points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

Ashton Gibbs, possibly the best three-point shooter in the Big East, was held to one field goal attempt from behind the arc.

He finished with 11 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Women’s rugby starts off spring season with CalU defeat BRANDY HADDEN Copy Editor

The Clarion women’s rugby team kicked off its 2011 spring season on Saturday, March 19.

They met California University of Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh women’s rugby club, the Highlanders, in a round robin match in Pittsburgh last Saturday.

This was the first time Clarion met with either team since its fall season which held a loss at CalU and a win against the Highlanders. The team looked to defeat CalU this time around and succeeded with a 28-0 win.

The game started off with an almost immediate try by Clarion fly-half Samantha Stupak.

The Clarion scrum made up of props Jenny Daley and Kristina Farella, hooker Amanda Hickey and locks Brandy Hadden and Caitlyn Boylan, dominated CalU the entire game.

The scrums allowed for the next two tries of the game. The first by rookie Boylan, who scored her first and second tries of her career, and the second by flanker Amy McLaughlin. The last and

fourth try of the game was touched down by Boylan.

“As a rookie, I was nervous about the expectations my teammates had for me. Scoring two tries in only my second game showed me my potential. Now, my goal is to continue improving, and trying to expand upon this accomplishment,” Boylan said.

Hickey also made all four of her goal kicks allowing the score of 28-0 and a CalU shut out.

Captain Stupak was proud of the Clarion win and bounce back from the fall loss. “It was a very brutal match against our rivals. I think everyone stepped up and it was a confidence booster for the team,” Stupak said.

Clarion was unable to come out of Saturday’s matches 2-0 with a loss to the Highlanders in the last game of the day 12-5.

The lone try was touched down by eight man Cherian Burkhardt.

The Clarion women’s rugby team plays Ashland University on Saturday, March 26 at Ashland, and scrimmages Rocky Grove high school on March 27 in Clarion at Memorial Stadium at 1 p.m.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

Associated Press updates from around the country

WESTERN CONFERENCE

TEAM PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON BOSTON PITTSBURGH TAMPA BAY MONTREAL NY RANGERS BUFFALO

RECORD/POINTS 44-19-9 97 43-21-10 96 40-22-10 90 42-23-8 92 39-23-11 89 40-27-7 87 40-30-4 84 36-28-9 81

TEAM VANCOUVER DETROIT SAN JOSE PHOENIX LOS ANGELES NASHVILLE CHICAGO ANAHEIM

CAROLINA TORONTO ATLANTA NEW JERSEY NY ISLANDERS FLORIDA OTTAWA

34-29-10 33-31-10 30-30-12 34-35-4 29-33-12 29-34-10 27-37-9

DALLAS CALGARY MINNESOTA COLUMBUS ST. LOUIS COLORADO EDMONTON

78 76 72 72 70 68 63

RECORD/POINTS 48-17-9 105 43-22-9 95 42-23-8 92 40-24-11 91 41-26-6 88 39-25-10 88 39-25-8 86 40-27-5 85 * 38-25-9 85 37-27-11 85 35-31-8 78 33-29-11 77 32-32-9 73 28-36-8 64 23-40-10 56

*Teams above dashed line on track for playoffs Standings as of Wednesday at 11:10 p.m.

BASEBALL NCAA - ESPN/USA TODAY TOP 25 (MARCH. 20) TEAM 1. Florida 2. Vanderbilt 3. Virginia 4. South Carolina 5. Florida State 6. Texas 7. Oklahoma 8. Arizona State 9. Texas A&M 10. LSU 11. UC Irvine 12. North Carolina 13. Arkansas

RECORD 18-2 19-2 19-2 14-4 16-4 15-5 17-5 15-4 15-5 16-4 14-2 18-3 15-4

TEAM 14. TCU 15. Georgia Tech 16. Arizona 17. Fresno State 18. CS Fullerton 19. Clemson 20. Auburn 21. UCLA 22. Oregon State 23. Stanford 24. Tulane 25. California

RECORD 12-7 17-4 15-5 14-2 11-7 10-7 14-6 8-6 15-4 6-5 16-4 12-5

BASKETBALL NBA BASKETBALL TEAM CHICAGO BOSTON MIAMI ORLANDO ATLANTA PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK INDIANA

RECORD/GB 51-19 50-20 1 49-22 2.5 46-26 6 40-32 12 37-34 14.5 35-36 16.5 32-40 20

TEAM SAN ANTONIO LA LAKERS DALLAS OKLAHOMA CITY DENVER PORTLAND NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS

RECORD/GB 57-13 51-20 6.5 49-21 8 46-24 11 42-29 15.5 41-30 16.5 40-31 17.5 40-32 18

MILWAUKEE CHARLOTTE DETROIT NEW JERSEY TORONTO WASHINGTON CLEVELAND

28-42 28-42 25-46 23-47 20-50 17-52 13-57

HOUSTON PHOENIX UTAH GOLDEN STATE LA CLIPPERS SACREMENTO MINNESOTA

38-34 35-34 36-36 30-42 27-44 18-52 17-54

23 23 26.5 28 31 33.5 38

*Teams above dashed line on track for playoffs Standings as of Wednesday at 11:10 p.m.

20 21.5 22 28 30.5 39 40.5

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Pens’ Cooke says he needs to change his ways Pittsburgh — Penguins forward Matt Cooke apologized for an illegal hit that earned him the stiffest suspension of his NHL career, saying he needs to “change” the way he plays.

Cooke told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Post-Gazette late Monday in Detroit that he “made a mistake” when he landed an elbow to the head of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh.

“I realize and understand, more so now than ever, that I need to change,” Cooke told the newspapers. “That’s what I wanted my message to be.”

The oft-penalized left wing was suspended by the NHL for the remainder of the regular season and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, which means he’ll sit a minimum of 14 games.

“I made a mistake. I’m the one that’s accountable for that. I take full responsibility for it,” Cooke told reporters.

“I’m sorry to my teammates, my management, my coaching staff and my organization. It’s something that, moving forward, I’ll make different.”

Cooke is the fourth player suspended for the remainder of a season, joining former Islanders forward Chris Simon, former Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi and former Bruins defenseman Marty McSorley. Cooke will end up forfeiting $219,500 in salary during the suspension.

The suspension is the fifth of his career and fourth since joining the Penguins in 2008. He was also suspended four games last month for hitting the Blue Jackets’ Fedor Tyutin from behind.

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Labor woes not stopping NFL’s prep work for 2011 *

Nashville, Tenn. — The people who make all the travel plans for NFL road games are continuing with business as usual even though there’s no labor deal.

With one caveat: Trying to figure out how to write contract clauses not knowing if there’s going to be an NFL season.

NFL travel directors are holding their annual meeting in Nashville along with a trade show that wraps up Tuesday for the hotels, bus companies and airlines that take care of teams on road games. They all are working as

if the 2011 season will go off as expected with a new deal reached to end the current NFL lockout.

No teams or hotels backed out of this trade show, according to Tracey Leinen, whose company organized this event. She was Philadelphia’s director of travel operations for 16 years before leaving last May to open her own company and said this trade show is a yearly event.

“It is more critical this year than ever before,” Leinen said.

“For example, how do they develop contract clauses not knowing if there’s going to be a season or not?

That’s the main topic with everybody right now. How best to move forward? We’ve gone to the NHL to ask them questions on how they dealt with their lockout, but for the most part, this is the first time around for a lot of these people.”

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Semin’s goal lifts Capitals to shootout win past Flyers Philadelphia — One Alex was all the Washington Capitals needed.

Alexander Semin’s shootout goal lifted the Capitals to a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night and pulled them within one point of the first-place Flyers in the Eastern Conference.

Playing without ailing star forward Alex Ovechkin for the first time this season, the Capitals showed their resilience after wasting a 3-0 lead.

“The important part for us, is that a team came back, scores four goals and takes a lead on us. But we battled back, and obviously, we did great in the shootout,” Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. “But it was important for us to show the where-with-all to come back. When you believe you can win, you can do a lot of things.”

The Flyers maintained the edge in the East by earning a point for going into overtime. Philadelphia has two more games remaining (108) than the Caps.

Semin beat Brian Boucher with a nifty move and backhanded a shot into the top corner for the winner.

Ville Leino, whose shootout goal gave the Flyers a victory at Dallas on Saturday night, scored on the first shot. Matt Hendricks answered for the Capitals.

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Jamie Phillips makes APSCUF’s position clear when he said “United we stand.”

Jarrod Lovelace reminds demonstrators of the importance of higher education.

Jim Lyle encourages people to contact their lawmakers in Harrisburg.

Protesters hold signs high, hoping to catch the attention of the state legislature.

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SOLUTIONS for last week’s PUZZLES

Archives / Clarion Call

Look for the answer in next week’s edition!

Last week’s answer: In front of dentist office on 5th Ave.

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Classifieds FOR RENT

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2 bedroom furnished apt for 2 students $1200 / semester per student. washer dryer plus utilities no pets, . Call 814-354-2982 3 bdroom, 1 bath, washer/ dryer.

Some utilities included. Avail summer/ fall/spring. 350 for summer, fall/spring 975/per person/ semseter with 3 people.

1350 with 2 per person/ semester. South 5th ave.

Afternoon/evening calls only.

Apartment for rent fall 2011 spring 2012 one half block from Gemmel furbished, two private bedrooms. of street parking 814-227- 2568 Apartment for rent fall 2011 spring 2012 one half block from Gemmel furbished, two private bedrooms. of street parking 814-227- 2568 Roomy two bedroom apartment for mature student quite dwelling. across from campus,

available Dec 2011 / January 2012 off street parking washer/dryer. 814-226-7673

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3 bedroom furnished apt for 3 students, washer dryer, heat included. $1500 / semester per student, no pets. Call 814-354-2982

paintings may be no bigger than 30in x 48in. sculptures may be no bigger than 3 square feet. UAB is not liable for any damage done to submittsd artwork. UAB cannot guarantee that submitted artwork will be in the art show.

3 bedroom apartment for rent, summer & fall of 2011 and spring of 2012, Country living, 1 mile from campus, utilities included, 814-7452215.

$40 a month delivering papers for The Clarion Call. takes about an hour a week.

Must have a car.

Call Michael at 724-4206973

2 brdm apt for 2011, 2012, all utilites inc, rent negotiable. One block from Stevens hall. Call 814-3161126

HELP WANTED

Work for the Clarion Call...

Build your resume in a fun real world environment.

Some paid positions available. Come by the Call office in Gemmell on Wednesday!!

WANTED! The UAB Art Committee is looking for student artwork for the spring Art Show.

Mediums permitted for submission i nclude: photography, digital art, paintings, drawings, prints, jewlry, functional and non functional sculpture.

Gymnastics/Cheer Tumble Coach position Available! Experience Necessary. If interested; please send Resume to: leapoffaithgym@yahoo. com Or you may call 814-745-3121 to make an appointment for an interview.

Computer Technician: needed with a neat, organized & well groomed appearance, hard working, good mechanical ability, self confident and critical thinker, organized and have good diagnostic skills and problem-solving skills.

Ability to learn quickly.

Strong knowledge of MS Office Products, along with operating systems and spyware/virus software apps Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or group environment. Send Resume with references to comsup@ verizon.net subject HR.

Looking for PR experience?

Join The Clarion Call team and help us promote our paper on the campus and in the community.

Compensation for work is in the form of perks, job experience and access to The Calls resources. If interested contact James at 814.746.0735 or send resume to managing@ clarioncallnews.com

R O O M M AT E S Female roommate needed For Spring 2011 semester.

Furnished and all utilities included!

2 bedroom apartment(private bedroom). Walking distance to campus and on bus route.

Grand Avenue Extended (814)688-2577, a.m.guiffre@ eagle.clarion.edu

HELP

we need to fill this space

Need room mate one bedroom 1/2bath. $950 / semester, includes gas, water,trash. Call Ryan at 814-795-9631

PERSONALS To Meat Tiger, Hey, just wanted to let you know you’re pretty freaking sweet. Just a head’s up, in case some one didn’t think to tell you yet today. If they didn’t, well, they suck. I don’t know what else to put, so I guess I should wrap up here. Have a good one, and watch out for bears. -Th Classifieds@clarioncallnews.com

FREE student classifieds 814.393.2380 classifieds@ clarioncallnews.com

Comics This weekʼs showtimes BATTLE: LOS ANGELES PG-13, 120min.

2:30 p 5:05 p 7:35 p 10:00 p RED RIDING HOOD PG-13, 110 min.

3:00 p 5:15 p 7:35 p 10:00 p

Last-Ditch Effort

by John Kroes

Your Comic Here!

HALL PASS R, 110 min.

5:10 P 7:25 P 9:45 P

GNOMEO AND JULIET (3-D) G, 94 min.

2:20 p MARS NEEDS MOMS (3-D) PG, 88 min.

3:05 p 5:10 p 7:15 p THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU PG-13, 109 min.

9:40 p HALL PASS R, 120 min.

4:25 p 6:50 p 9:15 p

RANGO PG, 120 min.

2:25 p 4:50 p 7:15 p

PAUL R, 104 min.

2:25 p 4:50 p 7:15 p 9:40 p

JUST GO WITH IT PG-13, 127 min.

9:20 P

LINCOLN LAWYER R, 129 min.

1:50 p 4:30 p 7:10 p 9:50 p

For a full calendar of showtimes and to buy tickets online, go to the Destinta Theatres website at:

www.destinta.com/t3.php

Located in the Clarion Mall

814-227-2441

Send submissions to admin@clarioncallnews.com if you’re interested.

www.destinta.com

now through April 26th

Email Nathan at advertising@clarioncallnews.com

March 24, 2011

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OUTLOOK

THE

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

ON CAMPUS: Ch. 5 OFF CAMPUS: Ch. 15 TONIGHT

6 p.m. Meet the Campus Repeat 6:30 p.m. State Programming 7 p.m. News 7:30 p.m. Sports Night FRIDAY

12 p.m. TV on the Radio SATURDAY

[Off Air] SUNDAY

[Off Air] MONDAY

7 p.m. News — 7:30 p.m. Off the Bench 8 p.m. News Repeat — 8:30 p.m. Off the Bench Repeat TUESDAY

6 p.m. Sports Night Repeat — 6:30 p.m. State Programming 7 p.m. News — 7:30 p.m. What’s the Score WEDNESDAY

3 p.m. TV on the Radio 7 p.m. News — 7:30 p.m. Meet the Campus

CLARION UNIVERSIT Y’S STUDENT RADIO STATION

www.twitter.com/wcuc

www.wcuc.org

RADIO SCHEDULE TODAY

7-9 a.m. The Bindy, Bacon, & Alan Show 11 a.m The Health Show 3-6 p.m. Panda Rhombus with DJ Kevin Zambory and DJ Ian Lindemuth 6-9 p.m. Bacon Time with DJ Bacon and Pac-man 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Kris Campbell Cannot Be Trusted FRIDAY

11 a.m. The Best of Our Knowledge 12-3 p.m. Lovey and Layla in the Morning at Noon 3-6 p.m. Clarion Sportsline with DJ Kevin Zambory and DJ Ian Catherine 6-9 p.m. Friday Freakout with DJ Kevin Zambory and DJ Ian Hunter 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Hip-Hop with DJ Xtasy SATURDAY

7-11 a.m. Saturday Light Brigade 12-3 p.m. The Time Warp with DJ Bob Baker 3-6 p.m. DJ Jesse Snyder SUNDAY

12-3 p.m. The Country Connection with J-Hawk 3-6 p.m. Dr. Kuehn 6-9 p.m. The Vault with DJ Lovey and DJ Jon Joy 9-12 a.m. How Cool Was Saturday Night with DJ Kris Campbell and DJ Danger Bull MONDAY

7-9 a.m. The Ian’s 11 a.m. The Book Show 12-3 p.m. DJ Kris and DJ Andi 3-6 p.m. DJ Becky Hoover — 6-9 p.m. DJ Dave Campbell 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Metal with DJ Eric Helman TUESDAY

7-9 a.m. The Bindy, Bacon, & Alan Show — 9-11 a.m. The Thunder from Down Under 11 a.m. 51% 3-6 p.m. The Jazzzy Show 7-9 p.m. The Cellar with 4man & DJ Lola 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Questionable at Best with Shirley & Andi WEDNESDAY

7-9 a.m. The Ian’s — 11 a.m. The Media Project 12-3 p.m. DJ Bay 3-6 p.m. TV on the radio — 6-9 p.m. Bacon Time with DJ Bacon and Pac-man 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Endangered Species

Thursday, March 24 9:00 a.m. History Club Book Sale 10:00 a.m. Rehab. Science Club Bake Sale 1:00 p.m. The White Show 5:30 p.m. Spring Career Fair 7:30 p.m. Bios Club Meeting 7:30 p.m. Koinonia Christian Fellowship Meeting

Friday, March 25 9:00 a.m. Spring Job/Internship Interview Day 10:00 a.m. “Together We Can” Fight Hunger in Clarion 12:00 p.m. Brown Bag Series 1:00 p.m. The White Show 8:00 p.m. Fight Back Friday

Saturday, March 26 1:00 p.m. The White Show 7:00 p.m. WCUC Benefit Concert 8:00 p.m. Movie of the Week: Tron

Sunday, March 27 1:00 p.m. The White Show 3:00 p.m. Departures (Japanese Movie)

Monday, March 28 1:00 6:00 7:00 7:00

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The White Show Resume Writing Workshop “Demographic Winter” Video Presentation PRSSA Hosts Speaker: Dan Ayer

Tuesday, March 29 1:00 p.m. The White Show 7:00 p.m. TEST Series

Wednesday, March 30 1:00 4:50 7:00 8:00

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The White Show Meditation/Mindfulness Session College Conservatives Meeting Campus Crusade for Christ

For a full listing of campus events and club meetings, please refer to the master events calendar on the Clarion website at

www.clarion.edu/623/