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Clarion Call THE
CLARION UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1913
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
VOL. 97 ED. 9
Clarion shows support for soldiers KELSEY HUEBERT News Editor
Clarion, Pa. - Out of over 7,000 institutions, Clarion University was selected as one of the top military schools in America for 2010. Using the post 9/11 GI Bill, Clarion’s more than 130 veteran students can earn a degree with all costs covered. At the financial aid office, veterans are treated as independent tax filers, not as dependants, allowing them to receive more financial aid from the state and federal government. Army National Guard Private Andrew Repasky is both a combat engineer and a junior accounting major. Repasky returned to Clarion in September from basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Lenningwood, Mo. “When I got back,” Repasky said, “I’d have to say my work ethic was a lot better.”
Caitlin McGill / The Clarion Call
Clarion students Cory Hushon, Andrew Repasky and Ray Sagi, all members of the Army National Guard. Army National Guard Cadet Cory Hushon is a junior business management major, and also re-
Amy’s story fights domestic violence JON KNOLL Circulation Manager
Diedri Fishel, the narrator of the PBS documentary “Telling Amy’s Story,” a documentary to help stop domestic violence, spoke at the Hart Chapel Auditorium on Nov. 10. Fishel, a detective in State College, told the story of her background and the events leading up the creation of the documentary. Since 2004, Fishel has been fighting domestic violence and has continued to try to raise awareness of the subject. To achieve that goal, Fishel, under orders of her boss, created a training
program, which she would teach to the officers, government officials and other members of the community throughout Centre County. Fishel said she believes that everyone needs to be informed about the subject. “Why doesn’t somebody just stand up in outrage and say, ‘This is not OK?’” Fishel said. She explained how the officers became angry during their training and started asking why she didn’t leave her husband before it was too late. Fishel said that is not the question at hand. “We need to stop and ask ourselves…
turned to college life in September, a week after the start of classes. His training was at Fort
Benning, Ga. Hushon said the university was supportive of his transition.
Student media meet in capital KELSEY HUEBERT News Editor
See Violence, page 3
Harrisburg, Pa. - Delegates from the student media organizations of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities met in Richards Hall at Dixon University in Harrisburg Nov. 9. The delegates met with PASSHE Chancellor John Cavanaugh and numerous media professionals to discuss career goals, student media resources and competitive job market climates. Cavanaugh opened up the summit by discussing the strategic initiatives
Students, organizations recognized for equity
D.J. Caldwell of Light Hearted plays house show
Features, Page 5
Entertainment, Page 7
Dr. Laurie Miller / The Clarion Call
Panelists Kenn Marshall, Matt Hess, Dennis Buterbaugh and Jan Murphy talk to students. shared by his office and the PASSHE policy-setting Board of Governors. Cavanaugh said ease of access and registration
Inside THIS WEEK’S EDITION
OPINION
FEATURES
Viewpoint: Clarion students break the ice
Comtaminated food: Poetry Slam it’s what’s for dinner Hart Chapel hosts
Laurie Miller’s observation of the PASSHE media summit. PAGE 4
Editorial Cartoon: Doing his part Editorial cartoon by Online editor Mike Ramsey. President Obama does his part to celebrate Veteran’s Day PAGE 4
Facts about the food you eat, and the shady practices involved. PAGE 5
To Kill a Mockingbird
MLK series speaker shares her documentary on the famous novel. PAGE 5
Debate team takes down Harvard Talkers take the crown from the ivy league. PAGE 6
“They excused me from the first week of classes,” Hushon said, “and they talked to my teachers to
help me catch up.” Specialist Ray Sagi is a sophomore criminal justice major and an Army National Guard combat medic, who trained at Fort Jackson, S.C. Sagi said the financial holds on his account that prevented his registration were quickly resolved by the campus student accounts office. “I had holds on my account,” Sagi said, “but it only took one trip, and they took the holds right off.” Repasky said support from his peers means a lot to him. Hushon and Sagi agreed. “Sometimes all it takes is your care and support,” Hushon said. “You’d be surprised;” Repasky said, “a card or letter can mean so much.” “Mailcall was my favorite time of day,” Sagi said. “It reminds you what you’re serving for.” A luncheon in honor of Veterans’ Day will be held at 11:30 a.m. today in Eagle Commons.
Volleyball team defeats Gannon in first round. Sports, Page 9
ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS
Golden Eagles fall to Mercyhurst
Clarion’s poetry reading. PAGE 7
Clarion football defeated by Lakers 38-14. PAGE 9
Music Box
Swimmers make a big splash
Review of Matt and Kim’s new album: Sidewalks. PAGE 8
Look Out Next Week Next week’s Music Box pick will be brought to you by Jeremiah Bull PAGE 8
Clarion Women swimmers improve to 3 wins, no losses. PAGE 10
Women’s Basketball preview Women’s basketball team prepares for the upcoming season. PAGE 10
Classifieds, comics and puzzles: Page
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efficiency are a top priority for his office. “More than 40 percent of our students take classes at more than one
PASSHE university,” said Cavanaugh, “and we need to make this easier. See Media, page 3