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CLARION UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1913
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
VOL. 98 ED. 2
Clarion welcomes new provost EDDIE ARMSTRONG News Staff
Clarion, Pa. - The search for the university’s new provost and vice president of academic affairs ended in July, as Ronald Nowaczyk was chosen for the position. Nowaczyk, who holds a doctorate, a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology, has worked in both public and private institutions of higher education for over 30 years. Most recently, he served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of New Haven. Nowaczyk was selected from a pool of candidates chosen by the Provost Search Committee. The committee also used feedback provided from students, faculty and staff during the process to narrow the field to three candidates. University President Karen Whitney then reviewed the three candidates and extended an offer to Nowaczyk. “I am confident that Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk
Eddie Armstrong / The Clarion Call
Clarion University’s new provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Ronald Nowaczyk settles into his new office in Carrier Hall. as our provost will work with the entire faculty to define our academic enterprise in ways that will ensure the vibrance and relevance of our core efforts of teaching and
learning, applied research and public engagement in ways that matter to our students, their families, our community and economy of Northwest Pennsylvania,” Whitney said at
her fall faculty assembly remarks, according to the university website. “As the university’s chief academic officer, my main responsibility is overseeing Clarion’s
academic enterprise by working closely with the faculty and academic deans,” Nowaczyk said. “I’m looking at ways to help students acclimate to university life at Clar-
ion and succeed in their career ambitions.” Nowaczyk said he has some things he currently wants to focus on. “The main focus right now is to increase student retention and persistence to graduation here at Clarion,” he said. “We need to provide the skills and knowledge students need for them to have happy lives and productive careers.” Nowaczyk also discussed the challenge of educating current college students, and how going to college is different from the same idea 20 years ago. “Every six years, we have a new generation of students because of advances in technology,” he said. “It’s no longer every 20 years for a new generation of students to appear.” “I’m very interested in how we teach; given the new technologies, and this changing world, and how Clarion can best leverage these changes to benefit our students and their education,” the provost said. See Provost, page 3
Students elect eight new members to Student Senate ALIZAH THORNTON News Staff
Rachel Farkas / The Clarion Call
Maria Baldelli, a Clarion University senior, casts her ballot for eight Student Senate seats last week in Gemmell Student Complex, where more than 350 other students voted.
Clarion, Pa. - Student Senate welcomed eight new senators to its board at Monday night’s meeting. The new senators include Kathryn Chambers, Josh Domitrovich, Gerald Hudson, Kayla Lavery, Alexander McConnell, Madeline Robinson, Sean Uber and Moyo Wills. Clarion University students voted Sept. 13-15 in the Gemmell Student Complex. More than 350 students voted in the election, President Joanna Catalano said. “That’s better than what we’ve done in the past.” The traditional way of
voting may change in the future, moving to online voting, Catalano said. “I hope this will be the last voting like this.” Students who wished to apply for a position on Student Senate needed to fill out an application including their basic information, 75 signatures from the student body, a picture and a copy of their platform. The two seats saved for freshmen applicants were taken by Madeline Robinson and Kathryn Chambers. Student Senate is a new experience for the both of them. “I like it a lot; it’s a little intimidating because I don’t know the rules yet,”
Madeline Robinson said, “Once I attend more meetings I’ll get the hang of it.” Student Senate is made up of 22 students representing all class standings. The members of Student Senate allocate the student activity fees to Recognized Student Organizations with the approval of University President Karen Whitney. “I’m excited to get the ball rolling for this semester. They all seem passionate about their position,” Catalano said. Anyone interested in Student Senate can stop by the office in 268 Gemmell, or attend their meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in 246 Gemmell.
Inside THIS WEEK’S EDITION
Jack the rattlesnake moves into STC.
Jonas Sees in Color at Toby Hill Bar and Grill.
Clarion soccer rallies to win in game two.
Features, Page 6
Entertainment, Page 8
Sports, Page 11
OPINION Dear Bacon
FEATURES Sigma Chi returns
ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS
Viewpoint
Creature Feature
New on 91.7 WCUC FM Football falls “Gypsies of Gibraltar” with Jeremiah Bull and Alex Krach. PAGE 8
Clarion is crushed by Shippinsburg 54-24. PAGE 10
Top 10
Music Box
Face-Off
Allison Doherty answers letters from Amsterdam. PAGE 4
Alizah Thornton asks readers the question “What’s on your mind?” PAGE 4
The frat is back, and reactivated after more than seven years. PAGE 5
Features Editor Russell Pekelnickey revives the far-flying phoenix. PAGE 5
Radio show spotlight Vollyball wins “Questionable at Best” with Andi Fulmer and Shirley Sproule. PAGE 8
Clarion’s vollyball team goes 3-0 in PSAC Crossover. PAGE 10
Editorial Cartoon
Online Editor Mike Ramsey discusses the repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell with “Victory over Homophobia”. PAGE 4
Features Editor Russell Pekelnickey tips back his favorite NA party drinks. PAGE 6
The Boxers review the collaborative “Muppets: The Green Album.” PAGE 9
Classifieds, comics and puzzles: Page
The new column finds out which city has a better fan base. PAGE 10
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See SENATE, page 2