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BIGGER, BADDER BRYANT-DENNY

By Jordan Eichenblatt Two unfamiliar shadows towered over the Crimson Tide football team at Bryant-Denny Stadium during its championship season in 2009.

On July 25, the cranes that soared over the stadium were removed and an addition that Athletic Director Mal Moore said he had never fore-

seen was complete.

“After the north end zone was complete, we did not think we would expand any more in the coming years,” Moore said, “but Coach Saban came into our program and the demand of tickets was very high, so we decided we should expand.”

The expansion increased the capacity of the stadium to 101,821,

making it the fifth largest college football stadium in the country.

The only universities with bigger stadium capacities are Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee and Ohio State.

“You’re not going to get any negatives out of me relative to the great venue that I think BryantDenny Stadium has been to play in,”

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Alabama football head coach Nick Saban said. “I’m sure now it will be even better – maybe one of the best in the country.”

Coincidentally, the sum of each individual number in the total capacity of the stadium adds up to 13, which is also the number of national championships Alabama has won over the years.

UA hosts biggest rush in nation

By Sydney Holtzclaw

Early Aug. 9, 1,610 women lined up at 15 doors on sorority row, taking part in the largest formal recruitment in UA and U.S. history.

“For the past several years we have been among the top three universities with the largest group of women going through formal recruitment,” said Gentry McCreary, director of Greek Affairs.

Although McCreary said he is excited by the number of women involved in rush this year, he is more excited by the number who received bids.

“One thousand three hundred and thirty-six women

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received bids to join a sorority this year,” he said. “It’s one thing to have a large number of girls go through the process of rush, but it’s another to have such a high retention percentage such as ours.”

“Typically that [retention] rate is around 70 percent,” said Sarah Suggs, President of the Alabama Panhellenic Association. “Eighty-nine is unheard of. It’s a true testimony to our sororities’ chapters.”

According to McCreary, the University’s student involvement in greek life has doubled from 3,000 students to 6,000 since 2003.

“It’s really exciting and we’re continuing to grow,” McCreary said.

UA faces Dining Dollars lawsuit

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By Jennie Kushner In 2009, undergraduate enrollment at the University was about 23,700. With Dining Dollars costing $300 per semester per student, the fee extracts more than $14 million from students, according to one of three lawsuits that were filed on Aug. 11.

The three class action lawsuits were filed against the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University for imposing these mandatory fees upon students.

Each lawsuit was filed by a separate group of students.

Attorneys Danny Evans and John Whitaker of G. Daniel Evans law firm in Birmingham filed the class action lawsuits on behalf of these students.

Evans said in an emailed statement that the Dining Dollars program coerces students into making a payment that constricts students’ free choice but rewards the University.

“These fees are not tuition and not related to classroom instruction,” Evans said.

“Instead, these food fees are mandated because these state schools have contracted to give certain food vendors control over these student dining dollars.”

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SEPTEMBER

All applicants receive block seating

By Charles Scarborough

The Student Organization Seating Committee finalized its seating section with block newcomers Honors College Assembly, Alpha Phi Alpha and Air Force ROTC, among others, claiming prominent spots in the seating section.

Student Organization Seating Chair Clay Armentrout said every organization that applied for SOS received a designated seating section.

Thomas Walker, president of Alpha Phi Alpha, said this has been a great sign of progress at the University.

“Now it’s 2010, and we are making remarkable steps moving this University forward, integrating different organizations,” Walker said. “It’s just a powerful thing to see.

“This was monumental for us and not just for us. It was monumental for all black fraternities and other organizations,” he said.

S tu d e n t G ove r n m e n t Association Vice President of Student Affairs Stephen Swinson said it has been a “memorable year” for the University, and said he believes that the new system gives organizations across campus an incentive to excel in all areas.

“The SGA did not just talk about being inclusive and opening up to new organizations; we actually did it,” Swinson said.

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By Tony Tsoukalas

Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Crimson Tide completely The University of Alabama controlled the Spartans all beat San Jose State 48-3 game, out gaining the Spartans in its season opener in in yardage 591-175.

By far the most exciting part front of a sold out crowd in

of the game was when freshman AJ McCarron connected with wide receiver Julio Jones for a 29-yard touchdown to but the Tide up 28-3. The play featured a diving one-handed

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catch by Jones, which many claimed was the best of the receiver’s career.

“I’ve made some great catches in practice, but not in a game,” Jones said.

Kappa Sig loses national charter for violating alcohol rules

By Jennie Kushner

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JONES HELPS TIDE GRAB VICTORY IN OPENER

The UA chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity lost its national charter on Sept. 8, according to University and national organization sources. “[They lost their charter due to] violation of our code of conduct for alcohol and social function violations,” said Mic Wilson,

executive director of Kappa Sigma.

Gentry McCreary, director of Greek Affairs, said in an emailed statement Sept. 13 the national organization of Kappa Sigma has withdrawn the charter of the UA chapter for violations of Kappa Sigma policy and violations of the Code of Student Conduct.

“The chapter was suspended

earlier this semester and the charter was withdrawn following an investigation by UA and the national organization,” McCreary said.

Cathy Andreen, director of media relations, said in an emailed statement the University is taking the appropriate actions regarding the violations of the Code of Student

Conduct. She said students living in the house will continue living there under the supervision of a UA-employed house director throughout the appeal process.

Several anonymous members of the fraternity said on Aug. 17, two freshman girls showed up drunk to the Kappa Sigma fraternity house. Later that night, they went the Druid City Hospital

for alcohol poisoning. Members said this incident contributed to the revocation of the fraternity’s charter.

“The problem is the freshman girls at this school that can’t control their alcohol consumption,” one Kappa Sigma member said.

“It causes problems for themselves and everyone around them.”

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Attorney General speaks at Mockingbird event

By Will Tucker

Shane Sharpe’s voice reflected the Honors College dean’s excitement about the event’s keynote speaker before the “To Kill a Mockingbird” 50th Anniversary Celebration at the UA Law School on Sept. 21.

“It brings national attention to have the attorney general come to the University of Alabama to talk about and commemorate the book ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’” Sharpe said before the event.

“We’re excited.”

The themes of integration and equality weighed heavily in Attorney General Eric Holder’s remarks.

“It is really an honor to support the work being done on the University of Alabama campus to ensure that this place of learning is also a place of healing,” Holder said. “Because of that work, this University, once a battleground in America’s civil rights struggle, is now a force for tolerance and for inclusion, a forum for the peaceful exchange of ideas.

Holder reminded the audience,

though, that change starts with individual people.

“Individual actions count, individual actions matter,” he said. “‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ contains a simple but important message—the pursuit of justice can take many forms, but no matter what form, it always begins the same way, with a simple action by a hopeful person.”

Sharon Malone, Holder’s wife and the sister of Vivian Malone Jones, one of the first two black students who attended the University, was moved by the

celebration of the novel’s 50th anniversary.

“My family has longstanding ties with the University of Alabama, and over the years, [Vivian] came to love it here and so do we,” she said.

“The historical significance of having an attorney general be responsible for getting my sister into the University of Alabama, and now bringing my husband back here as the attorney general is something that will forever be a warm spot in my heart,” she said.

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16 STUDENTS PROTEST AREA STRIP MINE

By William Evans Exhausting heat did not stall students and concerned citizens from protesting a strip mine to be potentially located near the Black Warrior River in Birmingham. The University owns most of the property Shepherd Bend LLC desires to lease for its strip mine. If built, the mine will be located 800 feet upriver of Birmingham Water Works, the supplier of drinking water to the surrounding areas.

John Wathen, chairman of the Citizen Coal Council and a participant at the rally, said the University’s property could be put to more environmentally friendly uses. “We believe in a more responsible way for power [to be harnessed] in this city,” Wathen said.

Wathen said the University could ruin its reputation for being “green” by leasing the property to Shepherd Bend for the coal mine. He said the University should instead invest its attention in wind and solar energy if the land is to be put to use as a source for energy production. He said an “overlapping grid” of solar panels and wind turbines would be a preferable alternative to coal mining.

The protest was held across the street from Moody Music Hall on a patch of grass next to University Boulevard. The area was chosen because the University has specific zones designated as “free speech zones,” said Jim Hall, director of New College.

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On Oct. 2, undergraduate representatives, members of the fraterThe UA chapter of Kappa Sigma nity’s house corporation and alumni fraternity was denied an appeal con- traveled Charlotte, N.C., to make the cerning the revocation of its national appeal, Mic Wilson, executive director charter, Cathy Andreen, director of of Kappa Sigma national chapter, said.

Andreen said a national officer will media relations, said in an emailed interview the chapter membership to statement.

determine whether the local chapter can re-colonize at some point. “[Kappa Sigma] is going to send a national representative to Tuscaloosa for the purpose of reviewing the chapter’s membership and the overall operation and see what the reorganization plan would be,” Wilson said.

Wilson said the representative will make a recommendation to the board concerning the future of the chapter should be after the representative reviews the fraternity.

“We are still in the process, it is going to take more time, but our board is reviewing,” Wilson said.

TIDE LOSES FIRST REGULAR-SEASON GAME

By Jason Galloway Sports Editor crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com

They say all good things must come to an end.

Before Alabama’s longstanding winning streak ended in Columbia, S.C. on Oct. 9, however, there was a feeling that it never would.

“We can’t just show up and win just because you’re Alabama,” said junior running back Mark Ingram. “I don’t think guys were ready to come out here. Guys thought they could just show up and win.”

With a 35-21 defeat at the hands of No. 19 South Carolina, the No. 1 Crimson Tide snapped a 19-game winning streak and lost its first regular-season game since 2007.

“I think this team has been very fortunate up to this point by creating positive outcomes after negative outcomes,” senior quarterback Greg McElroy said.

“We shot ourselves in the foot just too many times. I think everybody just needs to look in the mirror and regroup.

“This team is capable of amazing, amazing things. We can still do everything that we want to do. I promise I will do everything in my power to get these guys ready to go and put this loss in the rear-view mirror.”

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From staff reports

The UA community enjoyed homecoming festivities during the week of Oct 11. Local busineses along the strip participated in the “Paint the Town Red” event, where students painted storefronts with Crimson Tide art. A dance competition was held in Coleman Coliseum on Thursday, Oct. 15. Foster Auditorium saw its first use in decades on Friday, Oct. 16, when Alpha Kappa Alpha fraternity and Kappa Alpha Psi sorority won the annual step show competition.

On Saturday, the Homecoming parade cruised through downtown and featured several floats, the Million Dollar Band and area high school bands. Tyrone Prothro served as the grand marshal.

After the parade the Crimson Tide football team downed the Ole Miss Rebels 23-10. Though the team came out strong, the Tide struggled in the second half. Alabama was quite unimpressive after the break, as Ole Miss gained on the Tide in the second half.

“We’re still waiting on that game where we dominate our opponent for 60 minutes,” wide receiver Marquis Maze said. “When we put it all together, I think we’re unstoppable.

It’s going to come.”

“It’s all mental, really,” junior safety Mark Barron said. “You just have to be able to focus for 60 minutes. It’ll probably be a great thing [when it happens]. I feel like it’s on the way.”

At halftime, Shellie Street was named the homecoming queen. She was crowned by Gov. Bob Riley.

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Rice: ‘Racist overused’

By Ethan Summers Republican candidate Robert Bentley won the campaign for governor of Alabama after Democrat Ron Sparks conceded with more than 1,100,000 votes tallied. The margin was 56 percent to 44 percent in Bentley’s favor, reflecting a difference of more than 130,000 votes.

Bentley thanked God, his wife, his staff and the people of Alabama and mentioned that his work would start immediately.

Bentley also mentioned Nick Saban’s famous 24-hour rule, where any loss or victory can be mourned or celebrated for no more than 24 hours before moving on to the next challenge. Twentyfour hours is twice as much time as Bentley said he would take.

“The Robert Bentley rule is we’ve got 12 hours, because I’m going to work in the morning at 8 o’clock.”

During the campaign, Bentley promised he wouldn’t take a salary until Alabama reached full employment, an economic term meaning that all or almost all of people in an area seeking employment can find employment. Full employment accepts that 3 to 4 percent of the working population will be unemployed due to transitions among industries and in personal lives.

John DuBois, vice president of College Democrats, said many Alabamians probably voted for Bentley based on the tradition of Alabama being a conservative, Republican state.

“He’s been harping on creating jobs,” DuBois said, “which is something we need. Hopefully the legislature and Bentley can get along well and work together.”

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Witt aims for 35,000 students by 2020

Rice: Racist overused

By Taylor Holland

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice returned to her childhood home of Tuscaloosa Nov. 4 to discuss her latest memoir, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People” in the Ferguson Center Theater.

“The title of the book really speaks to the two aspects of my family,” Rice said. “In an ordinary sense, my mother was a schoolteacher and my father a high school guidance counselor. What’s extraordinary is that they provided every educational opportunity to me. Education was a kind of armor against segregation.”

In a press conference after her book sign-

ing at Foster Auditorium, she said the word “racist” is overused, prevents progress and acts as a virtual mute button in conversation today.

“Don’t rest on your laurels,” Rice said.

“Turn the volume down on race, but keep the conversation going.”

Rice emphasized that race, creed or color should not be an issue at all, but mentioned that she has faced discrimination.

“Working hard allows us to push forward.

Certainly sometimes people looked at me as a black woman,” Rice said, regarding her stint on the national political scene. “But since I couldn’t recreate myself as a white man, I just kept pushing forward.”

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UA President Robert Witt announced a new enrollment goal of 35,000 students by 2020 at the Nov. 4 board of trustees meeting, according to the Tuscaloosa News.

Enrollment reached Witt’s initial goal of 28,000 in fall 2009. According to the Tuscaloosa News report, Witt said he feels the University can handle the growth with its current facilities.

“We feel the University can grow from where we are now without having to construct any new academic buildings,” Witt said, according to the report.

The Tuscaloosa News reported that Witt considered the downsides of a new, higher enrollment goal, among them a change in the University’s on-campus culture.

“We believe adding 5,000 students is not going to affect that culture, but we will be monitoring it on the way,” he said.

14 QUIDDITCH SWEEPS THE CAPSTONE

By Stephanie Brumfield

On Nov. 14, hundreds of first-time Quidditch players and nearly 1,500 spectators gathered for World Cup Quidditch on the Quad.

The tournament began with Denny Chimes playing music from the Harry Potter soundtrack, then four fields representing the four Hogwarts houses released the Snitches, gold-clad crosscountry runners, to begin each game.

The teams began on opposite sides of each field, and the Chasers and Beaters raced to the middle at the sound of the referee’s whistle to capture the Quaffle and Bludgers, which they used to make and defend goals.

Meanwhile, the Seekers left the field in search of the golden Snitch which, when caught, would end the game.

On the other side of the Quad, tents advertising face-painting at Hogsmeade and wand-making at Ollivander’s attracted young children and college students alike, and within an hour “butterbeer” was completely sold out.

The final match of the tournament featured two very different teams — Afghanistan and Sweden.

Team Afghanistan had practiced twice before beginning the tournament, and team members weren’t part of any overarching organization.

“We’re just a bunch of Harry Potter fanatics who wanted to play Quidditch,” said Camellia Aslami, a senior majoring in interior design.

“We’d definitely do it again.”

Team Sweden, made up of law students, hadn’t practiced before beginning tournament play.

Despite not having practiced, Sweden won in the finals.

A book drive, a large component of the event, raised 1,074 books for the Alabama Literacy Initiative.

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‘Deathly Hallows’ breaks records, enchants fans

By Jordan Staggs Magic was in the air the night of Nov. 18 as hundreds of fans gathered at the Cobb Hollywood 16 Cinema in Tuscaloosa for the midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.�

Potter watchers showed up hours early for the film’s release and snaked all the way around the back of the theater, which was completely sold out for the event. “This is the first midnight premiere I’ve ever been to,� said Courtney Stinson, a freshman majoring in English. Stinson said she is an avid Potter fan and went all-out for the debut midnight event, dressed as a Golden Snitch with a gold cape and glittering makeup.

In fact, the building was a cornucopia of Potter characters and Hogwarts students decked out in robes, scarves and ties.

The movie broke the record for highest-grossing opening day for the franchise by earning $61.2 million on Nov. 19, topping last year’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince� by about $3 million. This makes it the fifth-highest opening day ever. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon� comes in at No. 1 with $72.7 million.

The Potter series’ passionate fans were not disappointed by the film, which earned 8.4 out of 10 stars online at the Internet Movie Database, imdb.com.

The final installment in the Harry Potter series, “Deathly Hallows: Part 2,� will apparate into theaters in July and conclude J.K. Rowling’s story of The Boy Who Lived.

26 TIDE COLLAPSES AGAINST TIGERS

By Jason Galloway

Alabama was beating up on Cam Newton and the No. 2 Auburn Tigers like no one had all season.

But just like the Crimson Tide has done all year, or has failed to do, it could not play four quarters of solid

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After building a 24-point lead, Alabama watched the Tigers slowly chip away until a 28-27 final score left Auburn with a 12-0 record and magnified national championship hopes. “Around here, we pride ourselves on finishing, and we just didn’t finish

tonight,� said junior running back Mark Ingram. “Everybody’s frustrated. We just didn’t execute as much in the second half.�

AJ McCarron got a chance to lead the Tide from its own 19 with less than a minute to go, but four straight incomplete passes secured Auburn’s

one-point victory. “I’m responsible for the fact that we didn’t finish the way we needed to,� Saban said. “This team will learn from this. Hopefully, when we get another opportunity, we’ll be able to be a better team because of some of the lessons learned today.�

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BEHIND THE SCENES The Crimson White culminated its year by inďŹ ltrating Bryant-Denny Stadium to shoot a front-page photo for the 3D Year in Review. We also took a little time to point out what our traditions are built on.

Whether in the newsroom, or on the gridiron, the CW staff knows how to protect this house.

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Winter weather shuts down Tuscaloosa

seen upward of eight inches of snow and ice, and travel to Tuscaloosa has been hindered for many students.

Westbound lanes of highway

By Jennie Kushner I-20 out of Atlanta were closed, Just nine days into the New making travel to Tuscaloosa Year, an intense weather system almost impossible.

“My travel plans were originaltook the Southeast by storm.

Some parts of the South have ly to travel back, but because of

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the accumulation of snow in my area I cannot leave,” said Desiree Dodd, a sophomore majoring in political science. “The snow has still not melted.”

Atlanta natives are dodging highways in an effort to make classes promptly.

Edward Bailey, a senior majoring in engineering, risked his

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safety just to make it to class.

“I am risking going back to school because I am scared to miss class because I only get two excused absences for the semester,” Bailey said. “I am worried because the weather isn’t going to get any better and if I don’t go back, I would miss three days of classes.”

The 2010 football season did not end the way Crimson Tide fans expected back in August.

But it was a win, and a dominant one at that. Alabama’s 49-7 victory over No. 9 Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl was its most impressive of the season and likely the most impressive bowl performance by any team this year.

“It was annihilation,” offensive lineman David Ross said.

“Pure and utter annihilation.”

Alabama controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Offensively, six of the Tide’s seven touchdowns were rushing scores. Running backs Trent Richardson and Mark Ingram combined for three first half scores, and Ingram’s second broke Shaun Alexander’s school record of 41 career rushing touchdowns.

Upshaw, the Capital One Bowl MVP, had two of the Tide’s five sacks, five solo tackles (3 for loss) and one forced fumble.

Sophomore safety Robert Lester snagged his eighth interception of the season on Michigan State’s first drive of the game. That tied him with Hawaii’s Mana Silva and Virginia Tech’s Jayron Hosley for the nation’s lead.

Running back Eddie Lacy added two touchdowns late in the game, and Michigan State finally got on the board with 5:45 remaining to make the final score 49-7.

“We asked the players to focus on taking advantage of their talent today and have enough poise to do it for 60 minutes,” Saban said. “We wanted to define this team as winners, and I think this 10-win season defines this group as winners.”

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By SoRelle Wyckoff

On Jan. 29, the Ferguson Center was taken over by television screens, gaming consoles, graphic posters and fans of the gaming world.

Hundreds of gamers attended the second annual PixelCon gaming convention, a joint project of the University of Alabama’s ABXY Gaming Network and Creative Campus, as well as the Student Government Association and Housing Residential Communities.

The convention included tournament play, discussion panels, an art display and various activities for attendees.

“It was a lot of work, but it’s worth it when you see it come together,” said Erin Smelley, a senior and Creative Campus intern.

The technical side of gaming was well represented at the PixelCon tournament, most notably in the “Art Room,” dedicated solely to the art of video games and anime. The art ranged from student drawings and cartoons to 3D “Mario” stand-ups.

Another part of the convention was “cosplay,” a chance for attendees to dress as their favorite characters from their favorite video games or anime.

Serving the community has been an aim of both ABXY and Creative Campus in many of their events. PixelCon, while free to attend, raised money through $5 tournament fees. The proceeds from the tournament fees, as well as those from the raffle, were donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Many guests said their favorite part of PixelCon was the opportunity to join with other gamers and fans of the community.

“I mean, most people play games by themselves in their rooms, and I think it’s better for everyone to get together,” said PixelCon attendee Jessica Pruitt. “It’s nice to…celebrate gaming.”

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TIDE IMPROVES THROUGHOUT SEASON Despite a game plagued with turnovers, the Alabama Crimson Tide managed to pull a 68-66 victory over the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats in Coleman Coliseum on

Jan. 18.

Sophomore Ben Eblen had only three points in the game, but they were perhaps three of the most important points, earning the Tide a perfect 10-0 at home this season.

“At the end, Ben was in great

position there, very alert to come up with the steal,” said head coach Anthony Grant. “I’m just very happy for him to have the opportunity to step in and impact the game the way he did.”

The Tide rallied behind the

Kentucky win, finishing at 25-12, one game away from claiming the NIT title.

“We grew and we learned over the course of the year, and as a basketball team, we got better,” Grant said. “As a coach, that’s real-

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By Patty Vaughan and Jonathan Reed An email sent by UA President Robert Witt to students on Feb. 5, addressing concerns about a racial slur was prompted by a Feb. 4 incident in which someone inside the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house verbally harassed a student, according to UA administrators.

Justin Zimmerman, a second-year graduate student in public administration, was walking home from work at the Crossroads Community Center around 4:25 p.m. Feb. 4 when someone shouted at him from inside the house, he said.

“I heard ‘nigger,’ so naturally I turned around,” he said. “After he said ‘nigger’ he said ‘Come here, boy.’

“I would say that the blatant use of the word…was out of character for UA, but racism itself is not that odd,” he said. “Socially, we don’t deal with each other, and it shows.

And that’s why people think they can use the word…out on the street with no repercussions.”

Delta Tau Delta President Sean Keeler said the individual involved has been suspended from the fraternity and plans to apologize to Zimmerman.

On the morning of Feb. 9, students found the words “First Amendment” along with racial slurs chalked on sidewalks filtered throughout campus.

David Fernandez, a senior majoring in business management, said he was walking from Lloyd Hall to Bidgood Hall and saw the word “kike” first.

Fernandez said he saw “First Amendment” written near the word and continued to walk over to Gorgas Library where he saw the word “nigger.”

“Given the things that went on this weekend, I can’t say I didn’t expect it,” Fernandez said.

“Definitely not the first time I’ve seen or heard something like this out in public.”

“We need to make progress on this issue,” he said.

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By Brett Hudson Contributing Writer Foster Auditorium was full of Alabama legends and wild fans as Alabama overcame a 10-point deficit at halftime to eventually win 64-59 over the Gators in the grand opening

of Foster Auditorium.

Hudson had high praise for the atmosphere in Foster’s debut.

“I feel like this was one of those games where it’s real simple: home court advantage,” Hudson said. “Once we got the crowd back in the

game, the players really fed off of that energy.”

The Tide went on to win four of its last five regular-season games after starting 1-10 in SEC play. Alabama got a bid to the Women’s National Invitational Tournament

(NIT) and pulled two upsets – at Memphis and at Northwestern – before getting knocked out at Toledo, 74-59, on March 22.

The Tide’s run to the Sweet 16 of the NIT gave Alabama a winning record on the season at 18-15.

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Greek organizations look to be more inclusive

By Hannah Mask After a member of Delta Tau Delta used a racial slur against graduate student Justin Zimmerman on Feb. 4 outside of the fraternity’s house, about 35 students representing around 15 greek organizations met Feb. 16

to implement Greeks for T.I.D.E., with T.I.D.E. representing the idea of greeks together for inclusion, diversity and engagement.

Christy Boardman, a member of Alpha Chi Omega, was one of the frontrunners of the movement and said though the idea for Greeks for T.I.D.E. had been in the works

for awhile, the weeks following the racial slur and University President Robert Witt’s subsequent email seemed like the perfect time to move forward with implementing the group.

At the meeting, attendees discussed ideas for an outward show of solidarity between greek orga-

nizations, such as holding a candlelight vigil or staging a walk to demonstrate the idea of inclusivity.

Boardman said she was encouraged by the way the meeting played out.

“It shows that people really do want a change,” she said.

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notably known as the epicenter of celebration after AU victories, and during these celebrations, fans line the trees — which are believed to be more than 130 years old — with toilet paper.

In January, a man called The Paul Finebaum Show, a nationally syndicated radio

show based in Birmingham, and said he had dosed the trees with the herbicide. The caller expressed anger at a Cam Newton jersey appearing on Paul “Bear” Bryant’s statue during the Iron Bowl weekend last year.

“Let me tell you what I did,” the caller said. “The weekend

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Alabama fans organized a fundraising drive for the trees called Tide for Toomer’s. As of 5 p.m. on Feb. 22, the Tide for

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By Taylor Holland

around 8:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa voters approved a referendum Overwhelming voter support permitting the sale of alcohol on helped overturn Tuscaloosa’s Sundays between the hours of Sunday alcohol sales laws Feb. noon and 9:30 p.m., beginning on March 6.

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All polling locations opened By way of an 8,519 to 2,462 vote, an unofficial number released at 7 a.m., and multiple limousine

and van companies escorted voters to and from the different precincts.

Mark Porter, a sophomore majoring in business, said he thought Tuscaloosa voters would pass the referendum.

“I think it’ll be really good for

Tuscaloosa as a whole if they pass it,” Porter said. “It could bring in a lot of extra money from the bars being open on Sundays and restaurants will get more business as well.”

The last time the issue had been brought up to vote, in 1998, 54 per-

cent of voters said they were not in favor of Sunday sales.

As of Feb. 11, the deadline to register to vote, Tuscaloosa had 67,009 registered voters, 1,104 of which registered in the week preceding the deadline, according to various reports.

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By Tony Tsoukalas

It took only two rounds for Deontay Wilder to knock out DeAndre Abron at Shelton State’s Umphrey Center on Feb. 19. The victory moved the Tuscaloosa native to 15-0, all wins by way of the knockout.

The only problem was that Abron did not feel he was knocked out. After sustaining a multitude of hard jabs to the head and body, the referee determined that he could no longer fight and declared Wilder the winner by way of technical knockout.

“I couldn’t have asked for more,” Wilder said.

The boastful Wilder even managed to put on a little show for the crowd. After delivering a powerful jab to Abron, Wilder performed a little shimmy for the crowd.

“I just learned it tonight,” Wilder said.

The night marked the first state-sanctioned professional boxing event held in Alabama.

Fight promoter Jay Deas said he was happy with the turnout, and he said the event was extremely positive for the new commission.

“The energy, the interest is phenomenal,” Deas said. “This shows that this can be something really big. We’ve had to prove a lot of people wrong. A lot of people didn’t want this thing to happen. We’ve had to fight every inch of the way. To see it come through tonight, it’s just been unbelievable.”

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SUNDAY SALES SEE FAIR TURNOUT

By Taylor Holland When Tuscaloosa residents voted Feb. 22 to allow alcohol sales on Sunday, bars and restaurants made plans to accommodate an influx of customers on the added weekend day.

Tyler Bigbie, co-owner of 1831, said they were hesitant to open the bar on Sunday because they weren’t

sure how much traffic to expect. But after considering the possibilities, they decided to plan themes for each week.

“Some Sundays we’re going to have cookouts, and we’re going to have themes like Mardi Gras,” he said. “I suspect more and more people will start coming out as they get used to this.”

Following the first day of Sunday

sales, Cameron Kennedy, owner of Kennedy’s Bar, said the bar had a fair number of customers.

“It’s been about like it is on a standard week day, maybe a little better,” Kennedy said. “This law is brand new, so we really weren’t expecting a huge crowd to come out today. After people are done feeling out the law, we’re expecting business to start booming.”

Houndstooth security guard Andrew Prior said in February that he anticipated more business as the weather got warmer.

“Really, once the weather improves, people will want to go out on Sundays and come and sit on the patio,” Prior said. “We’ve had a mediocre first day but are expecting much better once it’s nice. Business here has a lot to do with the weather.”

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Grant Cochran won the office of Student Government Association president on March 8, defeating Coresa Nancy Hogan, according to numbers released by the University’s SGA Elections Board.

Cochran drew 5,288 votes, or 58 percent of the total vote, to Hogan’s 3,862, or 42 percent of the vote. Voter turnout this year was higher than in 2010, with almost 32 percent of the student population casting a vote in the presidential race. In the 2010 election, 28 percent of students voted.

“I want to thank all my really close friends that kept me motivated when things got really tough, when everything was hectic,” Cochran said. “My family did the same thing, and my supporters, too. Everyone that helped me keep my chin up and stay motivated, they made this happen; they have my thanks.

“We were all just anticipating a close race here at the end.” Cochran said. “I knew my opponent was a very good one.

I knew that we both stood for two different ideals, but in the end, I guess the voters favored mine, and I can’t thank my voters enough.”

Hogan, a junior from Birmingham majoring in fashion retail and accounting, also thanked everyone who supported her during the campaign and gave her blessing to her victorious opponent.

“I want to thank each and every student for heading to the polls today in support of a better, more unified Alabama,” Hogan said. “I congratulate Grant on his victory and look forward to working with him in the future.”

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This summer students will have to look elsewhere for Chinese food options on The Strip. Lai Lai’s lease, which is contracted by the University, is expiring, meaning the business must vacate the property.

Jennifer Chen, manager of Lai Lai, said the University sent a letter in November 2010 notifying them of the expiration of their lease on March 31. Later, the University decided to extend the restaurant’s lease for another month, so the closing won’t happen until the beginning of the summer.

Chen said they know the University wants the property, but they weren’t given any more information. Lai Lai, which opened in July 1998, is in its 13th year of business on The Strip.

Chen said she was unsure of the status of other businesses on The Strip, but employees at Pepito’s and Pita Pit said there are no plans to close or move. Lai Lai plans to reopen in the future, Chen said, but a location still has to be found.

Cathy Andreen, director of media relations for the University, explained the expired lease and University-owned property.

“The University purchased the building where Lai Lai is located in 2007 and agreed to honor the leases that were already in place,” Andreen said.

Now that the lease is up, the University will be offering a Request for Proposals, which is the opportunity for any entity that may wish to rent the space to submit a proposal. Lai Lai will get a chance to submit an RFP to regain that location as well, Andreen said.

“RFPs are advertised publicly,” Andreen said. “The RFP will be sent to Lai Lai when it is ready and they may submit a proposal.”

Andreen said the proposal must include detailed information about how the space would be used, any renovations or work that the renter would do to the space, the amount of rent they are willing to pay and how the business would benefit the University community.

A weekend of music and arts brought approximately 4,000 people to Government Plaza for Creative Campus’ second annual Druid City Arts Festival on March 26. The festival ran from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., concluding with a performance by musician Matthew Mayfield.

The free festival gave members of the community the opportunity to support local artists and musicians.

“The festival was bigger [than last year’s] in an overall general way,” said Kelly Watts, a senior and a Creative Campus intern. “This year we had so many more artists and musicians. We had bigger headliners and more food.”

The festival began Friday night with a music crawl. Several bars in Tuscaloosa hosted local artists and bands playing original music. Bands also played Saturday in Government Plaza on the main stage.

All around the main stage there were tents and booths set up displaying different kinds of art, from photography and jewelry to clothing and paintings.

DCAF also provided new artists an opportunity to get people to see their work and jumpstart their businesses. Visitors could also check out poetry and storytelling at the pavilion.

Festival goers also had the opportunity to reach out and give to causes such as World Vision and Apwonjo.

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Sen. Ryan Flamerich beat out Sen. Andy Koonce, 27 votes to 23 votes, on April 14 to become the first-ever speaker of the senate. Flamerich is the first nongreek student to lead an elected branch of the Student Government Association in 25 years, according to Ian Sams, former

SGA communications director.

“When I ran for reelection, I didn’t have the position of speaker of the senate in my mind,” Flamerich said. “I didn’t expect it.”

Flamerich said he refuses to believe that other senators voted for him based on the fact that he is an independent.

Will Pylant, a senator from the College

of Arts and Sciences, said the speaker position has enormous power.

“Ryan has the opportunity to shape this position in a way that will help all students,” Pylant said. “I think that our student body benefits from a diverse SGA that is reflective of the student body.”

The last time an independent student was elected to office was in 1986, when

John Merrill served as SGA President, Sams said.

Merrill, who now serves as a state representative, said it is fantastic that Flamerich was able to put together a coalition of senators to support his election.

“He will be in a position to reflect the entire student body,” Merrill said.

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By Kelsey Stein

A sea of fans rose to their feet and cheered as Band of Horses, the opening act for the Avett Brothers at the new Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, took the stage on the venue’s opening night, April 1.

The two groups played the soldout opening concert to an amphitheater packed to its capacity of 7,470. A staff of more than 350 people worked to make opening night run smoothly.

The event, which was put on by the Ferguson Center staff, the SGA and Birmingham-based Red Mountain Entertainment, raised $20,000 for student scholarships.

When Band of Horses took the stage, lead singer Ben Bridwell acknowledged the crowd’s excitement by saying, “Welcome. First night, huh? Let’s break this thing in.”

The Avett Brothers, the night’s headliners, opened with “Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promise.”

“It was a great show because everyone in the crowd just seemed really happy and excited to be there,” said Christin Clevenger, a junior majoring in telecommunication and film. “The amphitheater was beautiful, and, even though it was sold out, it still seemed really spacious. I don’t think there was a bad seat in the house.”

The entire crowd became increasingly excited as the night wore on, until the Avett Brothers closed their set with “I And Love And You.” When they left the stage, a chant of “One more song” began until the group returned for a three-song encore to end the night.

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Former UA president dies

By Amanda Sams and Jasmine Cannon

CLEVELAND | In January, the Alabama gymnastics team was inexperienced and untested.

On April 16, though, Alabama was the most complete team in the country, at one point had a freshman save its season, and, to nobody’s surprise, won the fifth national championship in program history.

“At the beginning of the season, the coaches voted us No. 2,” Patterson said. “When I saw that poll, I said, ‘Are you kidding me?’

That’s what people expect us to do – somehow, someway… we would find a way to be competitive.

“I guess my peers were off by one.”

Alabama finished with a 197.65, UCLA was second with a 197.375 and Oklahoma took third with a 197.25. It was the 20th time in the last 26 years the Tide finished in the top three at nationals, and it was its first national championship since 2002. The nine-year drought from 2002 to this season was the longest Alabama has gone without winning the national title since the championships began in 1982.

In the third rotation, senior Kayla Hoffman fell off the beam, but freshman Sarah DeMeo and junior Geralen Stack-Eaton saved the Tide’s season by hitting behind Hoffman.

With the score close as the meet wound down, Alabama pulled ahead of UCLA with floor routines of 9.925 from StackEaton and 9.95 from Hoffman.

“There were so many emotions going through my head,” Hoffman said of her floor routine. “I just took a deep breath and knew I needed to do this for my team. It was a great way to end my senior year. I couldn’t think of a better way to end it.”

Hoffman is the only senior on the team who competes regularly, and All-American Ashley Priess, who was out all season due to injury, is expected to be back next season.

The University of Alabama’s 25th president, Andrew Sorensen, died on April 17 at age 72. Many former and present UA faculty and staff members remember Sorensen, president from 1996-2002, as a savvy person who was not afraid of the limelight.

“Even during difficult financial times and with no faculty raises for motivation, the University still moved forward under his leadership,” said Joseph Phelps, chair of the public relations department. “And that’s a pretty good legacy to have.”

A System Chancellor Malcolm Portera said Sorensen’s presidency was a time of significant achievement for the UA system and the state “We were saddened to learn of his sudden death, and we extend our deep condolences to his beloved wife Donna and their family, who were such a vibrant part of this community,” Portera said.

Emily Jamison, director of volunteer and special services, told The Crimson White in a farewell story to Sorensen in 2002 that he took the University from the fourth tier to the top tier in six years. She called it an “amazing accomplishment.”

Sorensen’s last job was senior vice president for university development at The Ohio State University, as well as president of The Ohio State University Foundation. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Donna; two sons, Aaron and Benjamin and one grandson, Art.

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INGRAM WINS NCAA COVER VOTE From Staff Reports

Former Alabama running back Mark Ingram will be featured on the cover of EA Sports’ NCAA Football ’12 video game, as announced by Electronic Arts on ESPN2’s First Take on April 19.

Ingram won the honor based on a fan vote conducted through Facebook, beating out other college stars like Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley, Washington quarterback Jake Locker and Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray.

“Thanks so much to all my fans for making a dream come true!!” Ingram said in a Twitter post. “Just so all my fans know, I won by at least a 1,000 votes everyday of the voting and won by over 25,000 votes. #bestfansever #rolltide.”

The cover shows Ingram in uniform posing like the Heisman Trophy, his extended arm showing the inside of his Nike glove with a script “A” on the palm.

The game will be released in stores on July 12.

Weather downs trees around campus

By Jennie Kushner Rain wasn’t the only thing falling in April 20’s morning downpour.

A tree by the Gorgas House and one in the vicinity of Paty Residence Hall fell due to the weather, according to UA spokes-

woman Cathy Andreen.

“The grounds department’s tree crew is already clearing up those trees and other large branches that are down on campus,” Andreen said.

Some small new trees were knocked down at the softball complex and will need to be restaked,

Andreen said.

According to WeatherChannel. com, there have been more than 5,200 severe weather reports, which include tornadoes, hail and high winds/wind damage, so far in April. On average, there are only 3,300 severe weather reports for the entirety of April nationwide.

Despite the damage, Andreen said she knew of no reported injuries.

Sarah Anderson, a junior majoring in fashion retail, was driving to the Student Recreation Center around 9 a.m. Thursday. Although she was planning on working out, the weather postponed it.

“I was scared driving to the Rec center; I could barely see anything in front of me,” Anderson said.

“When I got there, I saw several students sitting in their cars with their windshield wipers on. The rain and lighting was so bad everyone was scared to get out of the car.”

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Fans, Volunteers hopeful despite uncertainty Matt Dixon Sports Editor Derek Dooley has often said throughout the off-season that this football season is built on hope.

Tennessee’s second-year coach knows the team will be counting on many underclassmen this year, but he also knows the freshmen and sophomores who figure prominently on the roster have the ability to compete in the SEC. “I’m a little nervous because of our youth and inexperience, but I feel like we have a competitive talent level,” Dooley said. “It’s not where it needs to be to be a championship football team. Doesn’t mean we can’t win one, but we’ve got some holes. But I think we’re a lot better than we were a year ago. I think it’s fair to say that.

“It doesn’t mean we’re going to win more games, because the other teams might be all better, too.”

The questions surrounding the 2011 Volunteers are plentiful.

Can quarterback Tyler Bray take the steps needed to be among the league’s best signal-callers or will he suffer a sophomore slump? Can the running game be more productive and consistent than it was a year ago? Can the defense get more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, which in turn, leads to a better passing defense? Does UT have a player on its roster who can catch punts?

These are all questions that won’t be answered until the Vols finally take the field in front of 102,000 orangeclad fans.

While there is optimism and excitement throughout Big Orange Country, there is very little comfort.

“I wouldn’t use the word comfortable because there’s so much unknown and unexpected with every first game,” Dooley said. “In many ways, there’s even more unknown going into this game than we had last year because we had more guys that had played last year. We

don’t have very many guys that played so there’s a lot of concern about how we’re going to handle the first time running through the ‘T.’” Even for veteran players, taking part in UT’s pre-game festivities is special leading up to kick-off.

“It’s a different feeling when you strap on these pads, put the jersey on, put the T on your helmet and run through the ‘T.’ The roar of the crowd is something I’ve never experienced before and I was so lucky to come here and experience my first time,” junior receiver Zach Rogers said. “I still get chills every time I run out of the ‘T’ no matter what game it is. It could be home or away.

Even that little bit of faint roar from the crowd on away games, it still gives me chills. We’ve got so many supporters of this program and it’s a very good feeling to be a part of.

“There’s nothing like it. It’s indescribable. It’s definitely a feeling you won’t forget the rest of your life, that first running out of the ‘T.’”

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Confident Bray ready to lead Vols Lauren Kittrell Student Life Editor

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As the buzz of busy students begins to settle in on campus, the Tennessee football team prepares for a new and better season.

After facing a difficult transition last year, the Volunteers are fired up for the fall and a fresh start. Quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw said sophomore starting quarterback Tyler Bray has already made progress this year, and that is what the team needs to succeed.

“We’ve got to continue to get better in the game,” Hinshaw said. “I’m talking about tomorrow get better, the next day get better, don’t worry about too far into the future and all that. Let’s just get better one day at a time.”

Hinshaw said that Bray seemed to understand the offense much better now than in the spring, but that the 6-foot-6, 210-pounder still needed to be ready to go in and make a throw, make a play and not be afraid.

Hinshaw said Bray is in a learning process, and the mistakes and decisions he makes during practice are helping him prepare for the decisions he will make on the field.

“There’s certain situations in games where that decision is going to be points put on the board versus no points on the board, and you got to be smart,” Hinshaw said.

The team is also aware of the importance of Bray’s decisions. Senior tailback Tauren Poole said that although Bray is still a young quarterback, the team needs him to step it up.

“He knows where we have to be as an offense,” Poole said. “He knows that we need him to be on top of his game to be a good offense. We’re definitely making strides and him being a great leader like he is definitely has to come along.”

Behind Bray are senior Matt Simms, freshman Justin Worley and redshirt freshman Nash Nance. Worley was recognized as the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year in 2010 and Simms continues his role as a leader on the team,

despite having lost the starting job to Bray last season.

“Matt understands the game of football really well,” Hinshaw said. “He’s got a lot of family that’s been in football for a long time and he wants to coach afterwards and he understands the game really well. So it’s good to have that kind of guy in the room.”

Simms said he is looking forward to his senior season and possibly scoring wins against some old rivals. Simms also said that although there are a few specific ways he would like to improve, all in all it is just about being a better player every day and improving on the little things.

“I can’t wait to run through the ‘T’ again this season and see those 100,000 fans,” Simms said. “This being my senior year, I’m just looking forward to enjoying it one more time.”

Simms said he and his teammates have been able to work as both a family and a team on and off the field. LSU is on his top list of teams to beat, but Simms said he is really just looking forward to SEC football.

“I definitely want to play LSU after everything that happened (in last year’s game),” Simms said. “I wouldn’t mind seeing North Carolina again in a bowl game, but I can’t wait to play Florida, LSU, Arkansas and Alabama.

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They’re what the SEC is all about.”

Bray is excited about the upcoming year and is confident enough in his team’s ability that he is not afraid to mention the possibility of an SEC Championship or even a national championship. He said the goal is to always improve from last year and get the team and the offense where they need to be.

“Just keeping the team going at a fast tempo,” Bray said. “We seem to play well when we move fast.”

Bray said the team is a big family and that being a family is what keeps the team fired up. He said he is full of confidence in his receivers and in the team as a whole.

“I got all the confidence in the world in them,” Bray said. “I’d trust them with my dog if I had to.”

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Poole, UT run with more expectations Matt Dixon Sports Editor Tennessee coaches made it no secret last season they wanted more production from the running game.

Whether it was a first-year starter at tailback in Tauren Poole or an inexperienced, young offensive line that featured only one returning player with starting experience, the Volunteers’ ground attack finished last in the SEC in rushing offense a year ago, averaging only 109 rushing yards per game.

Still, Poole, now a senior, rushed for over 1,000 yards and returns along with four of the five starting offensive linemen.

“I’m never where I need to be,” Poole said. “I always have room for improvement and that’s every single day.

Our motto for this football team is R.P.C.I: ‘Relentless Pursuit of Continuous Improvement.’ The idea behind that is every day you want to be better, you don’t stay the same, you either get better or you get worse. We, as a football team, and me, as a football player, always try to get better every day.”

With another year of experience, as well as more depth at both running back and on the offensive line, coaches and players are expecting better numbers from the running game to better complement the passing game.

Poole and the offensive line have a goal in mind for this season: get Poole 2,000 rushing yards.

Coach Derek Dooley views it a different way.

“I’ve never been one to put these number goals. That’s great if they have that, but I think it’s a dangerous way to go,” Dooley said.

“I do think you have to be realistic but you always should be shooting for things. We have our goals, in that we know we want to win an SEC and a national championship. It’s good to have that, but your focus can’t be on getting 2,000 yards. Your focus has to be on what we have to do to get that goal. And as long as your focus is on the right stuff, I don’t think it matters what goal you have.”

If Poole doesn’t reach 2,000 yards, it will not necessarily mean he had a disappointing year. Last year, Poole shouldered much of the load at tailback. No other Vol had more than 46 carries or reached 200 rushing yards.

“I’ve always felt like that you need three really good

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runners,” Dooley said. “Everybody wants a Heisman back but you’d prefer to have two. I call them two ones and you roll them. Those two backs carry the load.

That’s what we did when we won the national championship at LSU (in 2003). That’s what I look at a lot of teams now and a lot of teams in the NFL (do). It’s hard because here’s what you have to think about. There are a lot of plays in a game. In the fourth quarter, if you have to run the ball, you want your running back at his best. You can’t have him over there getting oxygen.”

Sophomore Rajion Neal was the team’s second leading rusher last season with 197 yards on the ground.

Early in fall camp, Neal began working some at wide receiver in the slot, a move coaches made to utilize his speed in space more.

The impact freshman running backs Marlin Lane and Tom Smith made during fall camp helped allow coaches to experiment some with Neal.

“Marlin is a little more elusive kind of guy, change of direction,” Dooley said. “Tom is a little more of a ‘hammer-knocker.’ He’s a physical guy. He came from a Wing-T offense. They just teach you in the Wing-T to run straight and you don’t even look up. You just run.

Whoever hits you, you just go. We have to teach him that if there’s a defender there, you’re allowed to do a little (juke) and get on the edge. He hasn’t learned that yet, but he hits and he pushes forward.

“I think they’re going to complement each other very well.

I’m going to tell you what they both have: They’re tough. And that’s a starting point at running back.”

Heading into the season, the starting point for Poole is 2,000 rushing yards, but the senior looking to become just the second tailback in school history with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, is looking beyond just the stats.

“I’m trying to be the best leader I can be for this football team ’cause I’m the only senior (starter) on offense,” he said.

“Definitely trying to lead those guys and just get ready to win some football games. Just let them know that I believe in them and that we can win together.”

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JUCO trio making impact with Vols Matt Dixon Sports Editor Tennessee coach Derek Dooley said he likes bringing in “two or three” junior college players in each recruiting class.

This year, he did just that, bringing in defensive tackle Maurice Couch and defensive backs Byron Moore and Izauea Lanier. But unlike most JUCOs, who have only two years of eligibility remaining when they enroll in a division-one school, these three each have three years of eligibility left.

Most JUCOs are expected to contribute, if not start, immediately when they arrive. Though none of UT’s three this year are listed as starters for the season-opener against Montana, all three are expected play big roles for UT’s defense.

Couch was a Junior College AllAmerican last year at Garden City Community College in Kansas. From Orlando, Fla., Couch grew up a Miami fan, and the Hurricanes along with Florida State, South Florida, Ohio State, West Virginia and Kentucky all showed interest in him while in high school, but his sick mom was one of the factors that kept him from qualifying at a division-one school.

“I had a tough high school life,” Couch said. “I was always out of school ’cause my mom was sick and stuff. It was real tough for me to get into school so the next route was junior college.”

Now 6-foot-2, 305 pounds and listed as the back-up at nose tackle, Couch said attending junior college made him a lot more mature as a person.

“I’m very blessed to be here,” Couch said. “From what I came from, I never thought I’d be here. Now that I’m here, it’s awesome and it’s a blessing.”

Like Couch, Lanier was forced to go the junior college route after failing to qualify academically in 2009 when he signed with Auburn. He attended East Mississippi Community College, and again, like Couch, was a Junior College AllAmerican in 2009. He redshirted the 2010 season due to injury before coming to Knoxville this summer. He had played safety for much of his high school and junior college career,

but has been a pleasant surprise for coaches at cornerback.

“He’s making a lot of progress,” coach Derek Dooley said. “He’s not near where we need him to be, but he shows a lot of flashes. He has really good size for a corner. Let’s start with that. He’s instinctive. He has had a great work ethic and attitude.

As long as he stays on that pace, he is going to help us.”

Unlike Couch and Lanier, Moore attended a division-one college out of high school: Southern Cal. After the 2009 season, then-USC coach Pete Carroll left for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Moore said Carroll was one of the main reasons he wanted to be a Trojan, but he gave new USC and former UT coach Lane Kiffin and his coaching staff a try.

“Once (Carroll) left, it just didn’t feel like I wanted to be there anymore,” Moore said. “I went through the spring, tried the new coaching staff, but I just wasn’t feeling it. I felt like I needed a new situation and a new opportunity somewhere else so I just decided to leave.”

Moore transferred to Los Angeles Harbor Community College and was the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2010. He said his experience at both schools has helped him at UT. “My last two schools I think prepared me real well getting here to this point,” he said. “Seeing the D-I level first off at USC coming out of high school, so already knowing what the expectations was coming to highlevel football like this. Playing at Harbor, our defensive system there was pretty similar to the one I play here now. That was the main reason I came here ’cause I knew I’d play multiple defensive sets and stuff like that.”

Coaches have tried the 6-foot-1, 205-pound Moore at multiple positions in the Vols’ secondary. At the end of fall camp, he was competing for the starting job at nickleback, a position UT will use often this season when it plays five defensive backs.

All three struggled with conditioning early in fall camp, especially Couch, who suffers from asthma, but each worked his way into a playing role in this year’s football team.

Which is exactly why UT signed them.

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Maggitt, Johnson highlight Vols freshmen Many from Class of 2011 expected to contribute early, often for Tennessee this season those guys to grow throughout fall (camp) and through very competitive guy. I see a lot of myself in him and he’s the season.” only a freshman, so he’s going to be great for this program Senior Austin Johnson is the starter at middle linein the years to come.” backer and his veteran presence has helped the two At receiver, early enrollee Vincent Dallas and Every year, incoming freshmen are among the most freshmen ’backers on each side of him DeAnthony talked about players heading into the season. adjust to the college game so quickly.

Arnett have This has been no different this year with Tennessee, “You see these two guys play, they w o rke d especially considering how few upperclassmen UT has don’t act like freshmen and they don’t their way on its roster. play like freshmen,” he said.

“They’re into the “I think we’re going to need (freshmen) at just about going to come out here and show people t w o d e ep every position,” coach Derek Dooley said. “If not from a what they have and I’m excited to see for the first starter, from a role guy, from a spell guy and from a guy what they’re going to bring.” g a m e . who can go out there and push the guy ahead of them to Still, the two will make their fair share While the be better. It’s hard to say you’re not going to need them of mistakes as freshmen. two don’t in some capacity.”

“Despite what guys on our staff think, bring the Based on the depth chart for the season opener I’m not ready to anoint them as Lawrence s i z e against Montana, the Volunteers will be using freshmen Taylor,” Dooley said.

Da’Rick early and often. Fourteen true freshmen are listed in the Coleman, who enrolled at UT in Rogers, team’s two-deep, including three starters on defense: January and participated in spring pracJ u s t i n linebackers Curt Maggitt and A. J. Johnson and cornertice, was locked in a battle with junior Hunter and back Justin Coleman.

Marsalis Teague for the second cornerM a t t Maggitt and Johnson garnered praises throughout fall back spot before Janzen Jackson’s disMilton did camp after showing up looking physically ready to play missal last week. With Prentiss Waggner last year, in the SEC. moving back to free safety to fill Jackson’s Dallas and “They’re doing really well, picking it up real well as void, Coleman now moves into a starter’s Arnett are quick as they have has been impressive,” defensive coorrole. more shifty dinator Justin Wilcox said. “(Linebackers coach) Peter “Justin has done well,” Dooley said. and elusive Sirmon has done an awesome job working with those “He’s made progress.

He’s not near where receivers guys. When they step onto the field, they don’t act like he needs to be to be a good, dependable who are freshmen. It’s a good thing because when you play the starter in this league, but the only thing expected to teams we’re going to play, they could care less if you’re a that is going to get him there is time and play in the freshman or a senior. Getting them acclimated quickly slot this has been a huge thing for us and we’ll continue to expect experience. We have confidence in him, but he’s year. going to “Vincent have some a n d growing George Richardson • The Daily Beacon pains out DeAnthony, True freshman running back Marlin Lane signs a hat at there. He’s they were UT’s media day on Aug. 14. Lane was impressive during been there all fall camp and is listed as the No. 2 running back on the doing s u m m e r Vols’ depth chart for the Montana game. good.” and they On the look real other side of the ball, a good,” Da’Rick Rogers said. “They are showing a lot of handful of freshmen have promise for us.” turned some heads, startTwo other potential freshmen pass-catchers are tight ing with Marlin Lane. ends Brendan Downs and Cameron Clear.

The tailback has worked Like Coleman and Dallas, Downs arrived at UT in his way up to No. 2 on the January and was the team’s No. 2 tight end coming out of depth chart and is also in spring practice. Both he and Clear are listed in the team’s the mix to return punts. two-deep, which isn’t surprising given how much two and “I think Marlin has a three tight end sets Dooley and offensive coordinator Jim calm about him that most Chaney prefer to use. freshmen don’t have,” “They’re either going to help us or hurt us. They’re going to do something,” Dooley said. “They’re going to George Richardson • The Daily Beacon Dooley said.

Senior tailback Tauren have to play because we don’t have anybody else.”

A.J. Johnson and Curt Maggitt talk at media day during team photos on Sunday, Fortunately for the Vols, they have depth at other posiAug. 14. Johnson and Maggitt are believed to be the first true freshmen to start at Poole said Lane has shown “a lot of maturity” for a tions, allowing some freshmen to develop more and not be linebacker in the history of UT football. freshmen and the hype sur- counted on as much as Downs and Clear. rounding him is Other true freshmen listed in UT’s two-deep or who “deserved.” could see significant snaps this year include running “He’s a very humble backs Tom Smith and Devrin Young, offensive linemen guy,” Poole said. “He just Antonio Richardson and Marcus Jackson and safety Brian wants to compete. He’s a Randolph.

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Talented, young wideouts now more dedicated the slot, and is looking to play a bigger role for Tennessee that.”

Tennessee welcomes freshmen DeAnthony Arnett and this year, no matter what that means.

“Me, I just try to come out here every day with the Vincent Dallas as well. Arnett was a four-star prospect, Tennessee has some work to do in rebuilding its receiv- mindset to get better, try to improve as a player and make according to Rivals.com. He was rated as the No. 12 this wide receiver corps the best corps on the team and receiver in the nation for the class of 2011. Dallas, an ing corps, but it has the tools to do it.

The Vols’ top receivers from last year, Denarius Moore improve the team the best I can,” he said. “If they want Ellenwood, Ga. native, was rated as a three-star prospect Da’Rick in the slot or Justin in the slot, I’ll slide out and by most major recruiting organizations. and Gerald Jones, as well as tight “They’ve got all the stuff you can’t coach: speed, hands play outside. It’s whatever they need, whatever this end Luke Stocker, all departed and stuff like that,” Milton said. “They’re going to be offense needs.” for the NFL, taking nearly Sophomore receiver Matt Milton praised Rogers for his pretty good.”

2,000 yards, 141 catches With importance to the and 15 touchdowns from Tyler Bray team as a player and last year with them. now seen as a mentor.

Important returnone of the “Zach knows ers, which better quareverything, so include Allterbacks in when we’re S E C the SEC, stuck we go Fre s h m a n the receivto him,” t e a m ing corps is Milton said. selechoping to “He’s helped me tions help the with everything Justin offense be and just learning Hu n t e r the bright how to get out a n d spot for the there and putDa’Rick Vols. ting it on the Ro ge rs , “As a field.” and junwhole, as Da’Rick ior Zach an offense, Rogers, a 6-footRogers, are we’re click3, 215-pound committed to ing right s o p h o m o re , not having a drop-off, n o w , ” had more though.

R o g e r s r u s h e s “This year, we all buckled said.

“Bray t h a n down and learned the playknows all recepbook,” Rogers said. “We really Tia Patron • The Daily Beacon t h e t i o n s learned the offense and how the r e c e i v e r s , l a s t Zach Rogers and Justin Hunter celebrate during a game against Florida on defenses play in the SEC.” s e a - Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. The two receivers look to step up from last year and even down George Richardson • The Daily Beacon Hunter and Zach Rogers are to the backson, as help lead the offense.

UT’s top returning receivers, ups with the Vols were lookwith 415 and 207 yards, respectively.

Hunter had his breakout performance with a 110-yard ing for ways to use him, but now is one of the main wide- Simms and Worley. They’re all good, we feel like. We’re gelling together right now.” game against Georgia. He proved to be a touchdown outs for UT. According to offensive coordinator Jim Chaney, the “Da’Rick has his moments that he’s very good and machine, scoring five touchdowns in the last five games of the season on just six catches, and producing a UT sometimes, he’s not around very often,” coach Derek recipe for success is simple for his receivers.

“Run good routes, catch balls and go score touchDooley said. “We’re looking for Da’Rick to become a more freshman record of seven for the season. downs,” Chaney said. “It’s a simple deal for them.” consistent performer.

He flashes his physical abilities Zach Rogers did most of his damage last season in the quite often, but we need him to be consistently doing first four games, while filling in for an injured Jones in

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Neyland Stadium hosts last year’s season opener against UT-Martin. This year the stadium will greet Montana fans for the home opener Saturday, with kickoff time of 6 p.m.

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1. Alabama

6. LSU

The Coaches’ and Associated Press polls are ready to doubt the power of Alabama and the SEC, by picking Oklahoma at No. 1, but here at The Daily Beacon, we’re not so easily swayed. Alabama lost quarterback Greg McElroy, former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and talented wideout Julio Jones to the NFL, but the Crimson Tide will survive and thrive.

Trent Richardson is poised to have a breakout year, finally being the No. 1 guy in the Tide’s backfield, and the third best defense in the nation last year returns 10 starters. Until a team outside the SEC wins a BCS National Championship, there’s no reason the best team in the conference shouldn’t be ranked No. 1 in the country.

One of the most talented football teams, year in and year out, LSU and coach Les Miles are no strangers to crazy finishes. Just look back at the Tennessee game last year. Despite losing some key players, especially on defense, the Bayou Bengals simply reload with more talented players. A late-night brawl earlier this month has LSU starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson suspended indefinitely, and his status for the season-opener against Oregon and the rest of the season is up in the air.

2. Oklahoma Seriously, when was the last time the Sooners weren’t considered a preseason top-five team and national title contenders? Bob Stoops once again has a talented squad that’s projected by many to win the Big 12. Led by quarterback Landry Jones and an explosive passing game, OU has won four of the last five Big 12 titles. The Sooners do have to face Florida State, Texas and Oklahoma State all on the road, but Stoops has his team poised for another conference title and potential national championship.

3. Boise State Boise State nearly broke the non-BCS barrier and earned a national title spot last year, and looks to finally get the job done. Kellen Moore, who finished with the best passer rating in the nation last season (182.6) leads one of the country’s most prolific offenses into new territory as the Broncos make their debut in the Mountain West Conference with the likes of TCU. Boise opens the season against Georgia in Atlanta.

4. Oregon The Ducks fell three points shy in last year’s national title game to Auburn. This year, the fast-tempo offense of Chip Kelly is back, led by quarterback Darron Thomas and running back LaMichael James. Oregon plays one of the biggest games of the college football season against LSU in Dallas to kick off the season. Games in back-to-back weeks in November against Stanford and USC also pose a challenge if the Ducks want to make it back to a BCS bowl game.

5. Wisconsin It may not be the most exciting football to watch, but Wisconsin gets it done. The odds-makers are giving the nod to the Badgers to repeat as Big Ten champions and return to the BCS to avenge a 21-19 loss to TCU in the Rose Bowl. Wisconsin’s three-headed rushing monster loses one of its key components in John Clay, but James White and Montee Ball look to keep the Badgers’ bread-and-butter running offense going. The addition of former North Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson makes the Badgers a national title contender, if they weren’t already.

7. Stanford Finishing last season on an eight-game win streak, including a dominating 40-12 Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech, and keeping what would have been the top pick of the NFL Draft in quarterback Andrew Luck, the Cardinals are riding high heading into this season. Stanford has to beat out Oregon, its only loss last year, to win the new Pac 12 North division if they hope to return to the BCS. The Cardinals host Notre Dame to end the season.

8. Oklahoma State The Cowboys’ 11-2 record last year was one of their best in recent memory. A tough loss to Oklahoma in the regular-season finale kept them out of the Big 12 championship game, and Oklahoma could once again keep them from their BCS hopes in the single-division format this year. Senior quarterback Brandon Weeden returns to lead an offense that averaged 346 passing yards per game last season — good for second best in the country — and over 44 points a game.

9. Florida State Florida State finds its way into the Top 25 seemingly every year and hasn’t lived up to expectations in the past few seasons. A 9-4 record last year showed improvement, but the Seminoles have a tough schedule to deal with, including out-of-conference foes in Oklahoma and Florida. Even if they can win the ACC Atlantic division, they’ll have to conquer Virginia Tech, who’s had a stranglehold on the league’s BCS spot as of late.

10. South Carolina Last year, Steve Spurrier finally broke through in Columbia as the Gamecocks won the SEC East. This year, Carolina is expected to be even more improved. The Ole Ball Coach has arguably the best running back/wide receiver combo in the country with Marcus Lattimore in the backfield and Alshon Jeffery on the outside. Quarterback Stephen Garcia has had a rocky career, but now a fifth-year senior, Garcia is the most experienced returning signal-caller in the SEC. The Gamecocks also will field an underrated defense under defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson. Can Spurrier work his magic again and win back-to-back Eastern division crowns?

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Waggner leads versatile secondary Defensive backs ready to move on, showcase talents without Jackson lot of different things, and he makes us hard to figure out as a defense because you don’t really know what he’s going to play.”

Waggner was penciled in as one of the team’s two starting corIt seems defensive backs can be easily forgotten. When asked nerbacks, but with Jackson’s dismissal, Waggner will fill the void to name the greatest defensive players in football history, names at free safety.

Along with his versatility, Waggner is blessed with an extraorthat come to mind for fans are often linemen or linebackers like dinary work ethic, stemming from his enjoyment of the game.

Lawrence Taylor, Reggie White or Mike Singletary, which can “I just take pride in learning football, man,” Waggner said. “I cause some players like “Night Train” Lane or Darrell Green to fall to the wayside. But for the Tennessee Volunteers this year, just love the game of football. I love the schemes. One thing I enjoy learning is the scheme of football.” their defensive backs will be far from a secondary thought.

Holding down the other safety position will be sophomore With the advent of the spread offense in today’s college football landscape, the importance of a strong core of cornerbacks Brent Brewer, who brings a sense of toughness and physicality.

“Brewer being a physical knocker is really going to help us and safeties is more important than ever to a team’s success. out,” Joseph said. “You can blitz him, and you know what, he’s While pressuring the quarterback and stopping the run will not bad in coverage, either.” always be a vital part of any The third returning team’s winning chances, starter for the Vols is with NFL-type receivers Marsalis Teague, a convertlike Alshon Jeffery at South ed wide receiver, who startCarolina, Greg Childs at ed eight games last year.

Arkansas and Rueben A fresh face in the secondRandle at LSU present on ary will be freshman Justin UT’s schedule, the secondColeman, an early enrollee, ary becomes one of the who will be the first true most important units on freshman to start in the UT the team. secondary since Eric Berry With the exception of in 2007. While as a freshman one player, the core Coleman lacks game experistarters from last season’s ence, he has a skill that has unit return. That one playdefensive coordinator Justin er, however, was not just Wilcox raving about his the secondary’s best player, potential. but the overall team’s best “He is very competitive, as well: Janzen Jackson. which that is the No. 1 thing Jackson’s departure came I like about the guy,” Wilcox on the heels of a turbulent said. “He’s continued to off-season for the All-SEC show he’s a willing tackler, a performer, who was away physical guy, he can run, and from the team for “personI expect Justin to get better al reasons” for nearly five really fast.” months and was ultimately Providing depth for the dismissed last week. But Vols are returning players, hope is not lost for the such as senior Art Evans at Vols, who will rely on their File Photo • The Daily Beacon returning leadership and Brent Brewer breaks up a pass to a Kentucky wide receiver cornerback and junior Rod new talent to keep the sec- on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Brewer looks to step up for the Wilks at strong safety. In addition, junior college ondary going strong.

Vols’ secondary this season. transfers Izauea Lanier and One such leader is Byron Moore are expected Prentiss Waggner.

Waggner shares many similarities with the departed Jackson: to see significant playing time this fall.

In the end, coach Derek Dooley wants consistency and abiliBoth are from Louisiana, both are juniors and both are ballty from his defensive backs. hawks. For Waggner, last season was a coming out party of sorts.

“If the ball is in the air and you’re there, you have to make the His five interceptions, three returned for touchdowns, and nine pass deflections led to him being named to the All-SEC team. His play,” Dooley said. “There are a lot of good corners out there who best trait, though, might be his versatility, which allows him to everything looks good but the guy makes the catch. At the end of the day, you have to make the play. You’re going to get beat some. play multiple positions in the secondary as the team needs him.

“Prentiss is a ‘Joe-Do-It-All,’” defensive backs coach Terry They’re going to catch some balls. But you have to have some Joseph said. “… He just gives us the ability to mix and match a playmaking ability.”

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Martin, Poole fight through adversity story with Ben. He almost gave it up with the two Sports Editor Achilles’ (injuries). I told The last time Ben Martin him my situation was nothplayed a football game was ing like his ’cause he the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl could’ve let it go.”

Martin said standing on against Virginia Tech.

In that game, Tauren the sidelines a season ago in Poole, then UT’s fourth- what would’ve been his senstring running back, gained ior season and watching his teammates was difficult.

15 yards on three carries.

“It was tough to be part Now, 20 months later, Martin and Poole are both of the team, but you can’t listed as starters for the help them in the way that Volunteers’ season-opener you want to help them by against Montana — Martin being out there and competat defensive end and Poole ing,” Martin said. “You kind of lose at taily o u r back. identity But and lose there was who you a time a r e neither of because t h e m you’ve thought been a they’d be football playing player football for so at UT long and their sento be a ior searegular sons. guy, it’s For differMartin, it ent.” was two – Tauren Poole, UT running t o r n back, on dealing with adversity Another Achilles’ thing tendons, different one during fall camp last year and the other in for Martin is the type of February during off-season player he is. After coming to workouts. For Poole, it was UT as a highly ranked passthe thought of transferring rusher listed at 230 pounds, after sitting on the bench the 6-foot-4 Martin now behind younger players weighs 265 pounds and is when he believed he much better in run support.

Still, Martin’s biggest deserved the opportunity impact on the team has been during the 2009 season.

“Exact same thing,” his perseverance through his Poole said of the two’s jour- adversity.

“Ben’s a leader. He just neys. “Me and Ben talk a lot.

(We’re) kind of the same wants to be out there,” person: been through a lot of Poole said. “He’s an inspiradversity, faced a lot, never ing guy. Guys want to follow gave up and we just keep his lead and he wants to lead fighting. It’s an incredible as best as he can.”

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Expect Vols to improve despite tough schedule Matt Dixon Sports Editor Tennessee is more talented and has more quality depth than a year ago.

But the Volunteers will also be less experienced and face a more difficult schedule. While out of conference UT trades Oregon for Cincinnati, in the SEC, the Vols face the three best teams from the Western division: LSU, Alabama and Arkansas, with only LSU at home.

Clay Seal Asst. Sports Editor Tennessee comes into this season with way more experience on the offensive side, but way less on the defensive side.

Still, all signs point to this year being better than the last.

In what coach Derek Dooley is calling “Year One,” he faces a much tougher route to make some headway in the SEC and return to a bowl game.

The two biggest determining factors in UT’s season will be the running game on offense and the front seven on defense.

Quarterback Tyler Bray and the passing game will be explosive, but depending on mostly underclassmen, the air attack will have its ups and downs throughout the year, and will need its counterpart to pick up the slack, something it failed to do last year.

The ground attack should be improved, but by how much? Senior Tauren Poole returns, as do four of the five starters along the offensive line. The talented, but young offensive line should become one of the team’s best units if it gels as many expect.

Finding a number two tailback to complement Poole is crucial. Freshman Marlin Lane is expected to get the first shot and could provide a spark miss-

ing from last year’s team.

Defensively, the Vols return just one of their front seven from last year: All-SEC senior defensive tackle Malik Jackson. Sophomore defensive end Jacques Smith will have a breakout year — if healthy — and should be considered for all-conference recognition at season’s end. The injury that will sideline outside linebacker Herman Lathers for at least the first month of the season is a big loss to a unit that was arguably the team’s biggest question mark at the beginning of fall camp. The emergence of freshmen ’backers Curt Maggitt and A. J. Johnson have softened that blow some, but it’s hard to replace a junior, All-SEC linebacker, regardless of how talented the two freshmen are.

Before the dismissal of free safety Janzen Jackson, the team’s best player by a wide margin, I

When South Carolina is projected to win the SEC East, I interpret that as the East being wide open. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Vols play the top three teams from the SEC West: They host LSU and travel to Alabama and Arkansas.

A youthful but now experienced offense, led by sophomore quarterback Tyler Bray and senior tailback Tauren Poole, looks to knock a few teams off their feet and put up a lot of points with a balanced attack.

Poole is one of four returning SEC 1,000-yard rushers from last season. For a still-young offense, Poole must put up the same numbers, but in a more consistent fashion. He had six 100-yard games in 2010, but he also had four games with under 60 yards.

The Tennessee defense is where the questions lie.

The side’s best player Janzen Jackson got booted from the team. Curt Maggit and A. J. Johnson are believed to be the first true freshmen to ever start the season-opener at linebacker for UT. First Team All-SEC tackle Malik Jackson is the only returner in the front seven.

The Vols’ most important game of the first four comes against Cincinnati. Yes, bigger than the road trip to Florida. And if I weren’t scared of being called a homer, I’d say Cincinnati may hold the key to the whole season. Remember, just two years ago the Bearcats were in the Big 12 title game and were a few ticks of the clock away from playing for a national title. They’re definitely not the same team, nor do they have now-Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, but there are still some guys with that big-time experi-

was predicting eight wins for the Vols, with a victory in the Swamp over Florida. Still, UT is clearly on the upswing in Derek Dooley’s second year, but the Vols are still a year away from truly competing for an SEC title. However, the SEC East is as wide open as it’s ever been, and an upset (or two) could really help propel UT into the 2012 season, when it should be a legitimate title contender.

Record: 7-5 (3-5 SEC) Wins: Montana, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Georgia, Middle Tennessee State, Vanderbilt and Kentucky Losses: Florida, LSU, Alabama, South Carolina and Arkansas Bowl game: Gator Bowl

ence who make Cincinnati dangerous.

Long story short, the Vols could definitely lose this game. But they also could win it. A loss would be disastrous, in terms of momentum and confidence. The first two weeks of the season represent the only favorable two-week stretch for the Vols until they finish off with Vanderbilt and Kentucky. They have to take care of business then if they’re going to do anything above themselves this season.

Record: 8-4 (4-4 SEC) Wins: Montana, Cincinnati, Florida, Buffalo, South Carolina, MTSU, Vanderbilt and Kentucky Losses: Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Arkansas Bowl game: Liberty Bowl

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DESIGN 101: Fabulous apartment decor Simple tips for trendy digs

By Bree Ungar bungar@smu.edu

In a small space, everything counts.

Though you think you are making those cubicle-sized dorms a thing of the past sometimes it does not always work out that way. However, there are solutions for you. These five ideas will help make your place seem bigger in seconds.

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• Paint: Though painting a room can reflect a mood, it also can play a part in making your room appear to grow.

It is all about the illusion a room portrays. Using creams and light blues, for example, can make one’s

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room seem immensely larger. The light and bright colors the room gives off creates an open and airy feeling by reflecting light. While those colors maximize the effects of natural light, darker colors create a darker, more closed-in feeling due to the fact that they absorb the light. Remember brighter rooms look bigger and create a warm, inviting feeling for guests.

• Lighting: This is key in making those dark, cramped rooms really expand.

The cheapest lighting is natural light, so keep those blinds open and let it in. However, if you do not have those large open windows, you can always open the room up by placing lighting

features around the room. Consider placing a lamp in a dark corner or — if available — install an overhead light.

• Cut Out the Clutter: By keeping your room neat and tidy, you visually make your room seem larger in size.

Don't over clutter walls with pictures or posters. For a small room keep a focal point in order to expand the size. Keeping the focus on the main piece of the room, such as the bed in a bedroom, will create fewer distractions for guests.

• Mirrors: These can and will make your room seem larger. Place behind

the main focal point and let the room seem endless. Mirror reflects light as well as natural light or artificial light to brighten up the room. In addition to hanging mirrors on the wall, finding mirrors built into furniture, such as a table, will also create a flow within the room.

• Lose the Posters: Upgrade to wall decals. Made of vinyl, they mount easily on just about any flat surface (which makes them great for personalizing your laptop too!), and better, they're also easy to peel off (they most likely won't mess up the wall, either).

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HOT TIPS For first-time apartment living Venturing into the real world made easier

By Jessica Huseman jhuseman@smu.edu

• Live in your apartment for a few weeks before making permanent decorating decisions.

The apartment you envision in your head is always different from the apartment you end up getting. Even if you know the floor plan and have toured your future abode, the way you live in your apartment should dictate your decorating decisions. If you, for example, buy a couch so big that it can only fit in one place in your apartment and you realize several weeks later that it would be so much more convenient for it to be across the room, you’re stuck. So, stick with furniture you have until you decide exactly where you

want everything. It might be boring to live in a plain apartment for a few weeks, but giving yourself time to figure out your ideal layout will make your apartment ultimately more comfortable.

• Make your dorm furniture count!

Just because you are moving out of a dorm, doesn’t mean all of those clear plastic storage bins and your IKEA futon are useless.

Those plastic tubs mom bought you to put snacks and shoes in work well to store winter clothes, laundry items and extra blankets.

And don’t underestimate the power of your shower caddy to become an under-the-sink organizational tool. Likewise, those plastic drawers you stuck under your sink in your dorm can be used as in-closet storage for accessories, belts and purses. That futon,

while it might not be ideal for an apartment couch, can be put just about anywhere and thus serves as easy, moveable, extra sleep space for your out-of-town friends.

• Decorate your apartment with things you couldn’t have in your dorm room.

Candles, lamps with plastic shades, and infusers are now all allowed. Use them to your advantage — just don’t start a fire.

• Liven up your space with colors and varying textures.

Since you can’t paint the walls (in most apartments anyway), you’ll want to spice up your space with other mediums. Curtains in the color of your choice, as well as, large wall hangings will make your space pop without the help of a paintbrush. Also make use of

rugs, standing picture frames, and end tables to give your space some texture.

• Don’t spend a bunch of money.

Chances are, you won’t be in this apartment for longer than about two years. So, don’t waste a bunch of money buying really expensive furniture and decorations. Thankfully, we have the convenience of Internet shopping at our disposal. EBay, Overstock.com and Craigslist are all goldmines for cheap furniture and decorations. I’m a personal thrift store and flea market enthusiast, so if you have a free weekend, spend some time sifting through the goods at your local Goodwill.

Your find might need some fixing, but after a little love it will be good as new, at less than half the price.

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Making the transition to off-campus housing

By Meredith Shamburger

areas of Dallas may mean renting at a higher cost.

mshamburge@smu.edu

Living Expenses Besides Rent Want TV? Internet? Phone service?

SMU doesn’t provide any of those things to off-campus students, which means you’ll have to pay for it yourself. Students living off-campus without a meal plan will also buy their own groceries.

Before you make the move to offcampus housing, consider all those little extra expenses that add up. Can you afford it?

You’ve been living in a dorm for longer than you’d prefer. You’re thinking of moving off-campus. Perhaps you’d like to try living on your own for the first time.

Before you take the plunge, there are several things to take into consideration: Housing Costs At first, living off-campus can seem like a less expensive option than those pricey SMU residence halls. For students who are from the area and live in their parents’ house, this is certainly true.

But what about those who will need to rent an apartment? For some areas of Dallas, rent is actually higher than living in a residence hall. Places such as downtown or Uptown often mean adding a few hundred dollars to living expenses, in terms of rent.

Transportation Do you have a car? Dallas’ primary transportation systems are car-based.

DART is certainly an option (and cheap if you renew your DART pass through

SMU). Some students live close enough to campus that they still walk to class.

Regardless of how you travel to class, you’re going to want to get there on time.

Living off-campus means factoring in extra transportation time. No rolling out of bed five minutes before class for you! Students driving to campus will also need to factor in time to actually find a parking spot, as they can be sparse during the peak hours of the day.

Safety No area will be completely safe, except perhaps for former President George W. Bush’s neighborhood. But SMU and the Park Cities have generally low crime rates.

If you’re considering living off-campus, crime is something to consider. It may be cheaper to live off-campus, but if your apartment is in a high-crime area, is it even worth it? Keep in mind that safer

Relationship with SMU Living off-campus can allow students to get to know different parts of Dallas, but students living on-campus are more involved with the university and may be able to participate in more events. They also tend to have higher grades. Students considering off-campus housing should consider these things.

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SIMPLY SAFE Precautions can give peace of mind

By Stacy Downs MCT Campus

Apartments are easy targets for burglars.

“You have a lot of people coming and going, and you also have a lot of residences close together,” said Sgt. Dan Ward, spokesman of the Lawrence, Kan., Police Department. “So somebody strange can blend in easily.”

Ward has worked a lot of apartment burglaries, including ones that occur while college students are on Thanksgiving and semester breaks. Some might have been prevented if the residences had looked lived in while the tenant was away. Here’s what Ward, a security-device manufacturer and a handyman suggest: Doors. Obviously, lock them, even when you’re at home. And never leave a key under a potted plant or the doormat – burglars have been onto that for decades.

Burglars are forever kicking in doors to get inside apartments. Consider installing a strike

plate into the door frame. Burglaries also occur when people are at home, so you might want a keyless deadbolt, too. Consult with your apartment manager before having either installed.

The labor and supplies cost about $180 for both, says Andrew Smith, owner of House Doctors handyman service.

Secure sliding doors to patios and balconies with pull-down bars. For added protection, place a wooden dowel that fits snugly in the bottom track.

Consider a wireless alarm. They cost about $7 for a simple one to $35 for a device with a remote control at hardware stores and homesupply centers, says Lauren Russ, spokeswoman for Intermatic, an Illinois company that makes wireless home-security equipment.

In apartments versus single-family houses, these devices can be more effective because the residences aren’t so spread out. “The alarms can help,” Ward said. “They make a loud noise.

Someone’s not going to stick around if one goes off.”

Windows. Make sure they’re locked. It’s important to keep blinds shut and shades down at night and when you’re away. You want to block a burglar’s view of what’s inside your apartment.

Wireless alarms that operate with magnetic trips can be used on windows. They often come with anti-theft stickers.

Lights. It’s important to make sure lights come on at night. This can be done using something as simple as a sensor in a table lamp that automatically illuminates when it’s dark or by using a programmable timer. More sophisticated light-control systems cost about $100.

Phone. Turn off the ringer when you’re away. Burglars are savvy at connecting residents’ names with phone numbers. Sometimes they stand outside an apartment and dial the tenant’s number. If no one picks up, the burglar breaks in.

But if the phone ringer is off, the burglar thinks he dialed the wrong number.

Stay safe in your building. Cooperate with other tenants in keeping the outer main doors locked. Don’t permit strangers to enter the

building when you are entering or leaving, and don’t buzz them inside the building.

Avoid using the laundry room in your apartment building or complex alone, especially at night.

Develop a buddy system. Consider carrying a personal alarm.

Don’t place your full name on an identification slot on the door, mailbox or in the phone directory. Use your last name or just a first and middle initial.

Consider installing a peephole in the center of a door, especially if you have children, so everyone can see outside the apartment. To have one installed costs about $12 in parts and $30 in labor from a handyman service.

Install programmable wireless door and window monitors, which are an effective way to alert apartment dwellers to break-ins. A code entered on a keypad activates and deactivates the alarm.

Finally, screw a light sensor onto any incandescent light. The light then will turn on at dusk, without any programming.

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TIGHT BUDGET, Beautiful Furniture The key to fashionable living

By Bree Ungar bungar@smu.edu

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When leaving the dorms and moving into our own place, we are now left to wander into the world of furniture, appliances and essentially make our new place a livable environment.

Except when adding up every little cost, you realize you can easily bust the bank in one stop at Ikea. Let’s be honest, we’re all college students who wouldn’t mind saving a buck every now and then.

In order to find practical and economic furniture you may feel like you’re about to venture into the unknown. However, with these five recommendations, you can furnish your first off-campus apartment on a budget that anyone can

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afford! How to furnishing your first off campus apartment on a budget!

• Make a list of things you need: Remember you are now living in a bigger space and those items that were originally provided to you in a dorm room are no longer there. Make a list of the bare essentials when furnishing your place, consider how long you will be living there, and use your best judgment on what you truly need.

• Talk to friends and family: See if any family members have any unused or unwanted items that you could take off their hands for them. Or, see if any friends are maybe going abroad, moving into the sorority or fraternity

house, or graduating have any extra furniture that they are willing to sell to you for a cheap price. This can benefit both of you.

get pricey real quick. In order to avoid the rush begin bargain shopping over the summer or even before school is out.

• Be thrifty: Check out vintage shops, Goodwill, church and garage sales and charity-run thrift stores. Many of these stores have changes on their merchandise daily or weekly.

These are great places to pick up little knick-knacks, pots, silverware, and potentially even furniture. Since you are also getting huge savings on these items you now can expand your budget on say a bigger TV.

• Go online. Shopping online can land you some of your best deals on furniture and other necessities.

Being able to compare stores' prices online can save you time and money.

Additionally, you can find goods on sites such as Urban Outfitters, Craigslist, Target, and Ikea. Just remember when purchasing an item there usually is a shipping fee, so make sure to those added charges into account.

• Timing is everything. Do not wait until a week before moving in to start shopping. Apartment shopping can

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Entertainment thrives despite fewer students

By Mike Hricik COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Most of the students are gone.

The streets are deserted. And so are many of the buildings.

But that doesn’t mean this summer in State College will be one without any entertainment. Far from it. Here’s a rundown of the entertainment scene in Happy Valley for the summer months.

Galleries and Museums

The HUB-Robeson Center, one of the most popular buildings on campus, also hosts art exhibits in its HUB-Robeson Galleries on the building’s first floor.

“Undergrads should visit the galleries to discover what Penn State has to offer in the arts,” Communications Assistant Jenna Kunkel-Gill said. “So many students go through their four years here as undergraduates and don’t even know we are here.”

This summer, the galleries will host works by photographer Scott Hallinan and a few Penn State students, Kunkel-Gill said.

The Palmer Museum of Art will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

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This one’s the granddaddy of them all — the 2011 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.

This year’s celebration of the arts will occur from July 13 to July 17.

With its nearly 45 years of existence, Arts Fest draws many people to State College.

Arts Fest consists of sidewalk sales featuring artists from around the country, art competitions, Italian street painting, sand sculpture, live music performances, a variety of food venders and more centered around the Allen Street area. (Don’t forget to pick up your Collegian for up to the minute coverage of Arts Fest.)

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The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., is Penn State’s hub for theater and film throughout the year. In addition to the releases of indie movies like “Certified Copy” and “Kill the Irishman” as well as performances by a local children’s musical performance troupe Singing on State in March, there are some notable acts coming to the theater in the summer, State Theatre Marketing Director Kristy Cyone said.

On June 25, Gaelic Storm will make a tour stop at the State Theatre, promoting its newest chart-topping album “Cabbage.”

On July 31, Dweezil Zappa, son of avant-garde rock legend Frank Zappa, will perform his father’s hits with a newly assembled band in the long-running concert entitled “Zappa Plays Zappa.”

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Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower throughout the summer . of the university. and the State “[We] offer art classes for chil- Auditorium To email reporter: mjh5507@psu.edu announce events dren to adults, besides our special- Theatre ized various programs in the arts for teens and adults with disabilities,” Artistic Horizon Coordinator Michele Rojas-Rivera HUB-Robeson Galleries said.

241 HUB-Robeson Center Call Rojas-Rivera at 814-234-3441 (814)-865-2563 for a full schedule of Artistic Horizon programming.

Web: http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries/ The Center for Arts and Crafts Palmer Museum of Art offers ongoing classes that will not Curtin Road be reflected on student transcripts throughout the summer.

(814)-865-7672 Students can register for Web: http://www.palmermuseum.psu.edu/index.html classes in 003 Ritenour or call The State Theatre 814-863-0611 for more details, according to the university 130 W. College Ave. website.

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UHS to provide care throughout summer

By Mike Still COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

JJ Hue has big plans for this summer.

Hue (sophmore-chemistry) is signed up to take two classes at University Park — but his summer doesn’t end there. Once class ends, Hue will be doing research with the Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

With the workload he’s taking on, Hue hopes to still make time to go outside and enjoy the Central Pennsylvania weather. “This summer, I plan on playing a lot of sports and going on bike rides, along with other activities, all of which have some risk involved,�

Hue said.

If Hue or any other member of the student population at Penn State sprains an ankle playing basketball or takes a spill running this summer, they’ll be in good hands.

Penn State’s University Health Services recently announced its schedule for the summer, and will be open five days a week to serve students seeking medical help.

May 2 - Aug. 19 UHS hours Allergy Clinic: Mondays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

UHS: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “UHS does specialize in the needs of college students,� Beth Blew, UHS marketing manager, said. “Which is one of the things that makes our services unique.�

UHS began its summer operating hours May 2 and will continue on the schedule through Friday, August 19.

During the summer, UHS will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The clinic will also be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Weekend hours aren’t offered

during the summer, but Saturday hours will resume on Aug. 20.

Clinical Services, located on the fourth floor of the Student Health Center, will also offer care during the summer.

Blew said that while there are generally less students on campus, UHS still treats a variety of different students during the summer. “We do serve summer camps,�

Blew said. “If a student is injured at a summer camp, we’ll help them.

We see graduate students, we see international students, students that are just starting in the summer and students from LEAP [Learning Edge Academic Program].�

Blew added that many students come in during the summer for allergy treatments.

Tom Ruane/Collegian The Allergy Clinic will remain open on the third floor with limited A volunteer with HealthWorks helps out at the Penn State University hours — Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to Health Services Student Health Fair earlier this year. UHS will be open this 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. summer Monday through Friday. until 11a.m. “Knowing the UHS will be there lot, so having a reliable health cenHue said he’s been to UHS before and has always found their services for everything from a sprained ter is definitely reassuring.� very helpful, something he said he’s ankle to the common cold is good to know,� Hue said. “Injuries happen a To email reporter: mas5860@psu.edu very glad to have.

Freshman ready for study abroad experience mail. I wasn’t keen on adding anything else to my plate.

But thanks to the support of my parents, a stimulating Spanish ’ve always known studying abroad would be for me — but class, a strong desire to complete a Spanish minor and a fair amount when the time came to make of foresight — I dove in headfirst. that statement a Two months later, my computer reality, this background is a screen-shot of my European flight confirmation: Washington, wannabe had secD.C., to Madrid; Madrid to Seville. ond thoughts.

While abroad I’ll be working Although it pains through a program called CC-CS: me to admit it — the Center for Cross-Cultural Mom and Dad, this Study. Through the center, I will be one’s for you — I am actually quite a MY OPINION placed with a family in downtown Seville, with whom I’ll live with for home-body, and by eight-week program. mid-March, it set in that the For the first three weeks, I will thought of traveling thousands of take an intensive Spanish class, miles to a foreign country when I was still 200 miles away from home and for the remainder of my time in Seville, I will have an internship wasn’t too appealing. in the field of my choice.

Also, let’s be real. I knew what Because I am an Education the process would entail — lots of Public Policy major, I have essays to write, lots of signatures requested an internship with an to obtain, and lots of envelopes to

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education organization. Most likely, this will take the form of teaching in a school, though I’ll get more details in the coming weeks.

But I won’t just be studying and working. I’m expecting a highlight of the month of June to be a weekend trip to the beaches of the Algarve, Portugal, exploring caves and grottos and taking in what are supposedly “magical sunsets� — although I’m skeptical that anything could beat the late-afternoon view on West Rt. 99.

In July, I’ll spend a weekend in and around Granada, Målaga, and the Mediterranean Coast, and for my 19th birthday, I’ll be in the quaint and historic town of Ronda, where Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles lived and attained inspiration for some of their work.

To say I am excited would be an understatement. I have a widget counting down to my departure date, and when things get a little

“Just as Will Ferrell wonders what to do to act like an adult in ‘Step Brothers,’ I wonder what I should do to effectively live in Europe for eight weeks.� slow in the SiSu study room (read: when I am in the mood to procrastinate on studying for finals) I venture to YouTube and search for videos of the places I’ll be going.

But there’s also a part of me that is, well, scared.

Just as Will Ferrell wonders what to do to act like an adult in “Step Brothers,� I wonder what I should do to effectively live in Europe for eight weeks.

Do I use my normal cell phone with a calling card, or get one over there? As a female, where and when will it be safe to walk alone?

And perhaps most importantly: will it be socially acceptable to

attack Spanish tapas with the same vigor that I attack American nachos?

With these questions in mind, I will excitedly — but somewhat anxiously — set out for Seville at the end of May. But not before I pack up all my favorite and most American tshirts: Obama ’08, Washington Capitals, and — you guessed it — Penn State football.

Just for good measure.

Julia Kern is a freshman majoring education public policy and is a Collegian administration reporter. Her email address is jmk5817@psu.edu.

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Annual festival provides stage for artists

By Alyse Horn COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Over 125,000 people will migrate to the downtown area of State College during July 13-17 for the 44th annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.

Featuring 300 vendors, 17 performances, sidewalk art and food, festival planners are gearing up.

But Arts Fest got it’s start long before it filled downtown’s streets.

It was the summer of 1967 when the Festival of the Arts first came to life. Then Governor Raymond Shafer cut the ribbon along with his grandson signaling the birth of Festival of the Arts. Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture as well as the State College Chamber of Commerce, the festival lasted for a total of nine days.

The first artists that participated in the festival hung their work along the stone wall that covers the southern border of Old Main lawn.

Anyone and everyone who wanted to share their art could put it on display for the public.

Today, the festival lasts a total of five days with the first day dedicated for children and youth to sell their art. Adults and children alike must submit applications to prove their talent and have the privilege of selling their work at the arts festival.

Though many other art festivals throughout the country do not have a Children and Youth Day, it has proven to be very popular with Arts Fest. Director of Development for the festival Diane Bloom said 250 kids set up sales booths on the opening day.

“It may not be the first, but it’s the best,” Bloom said.

When choosing where to set up the artists, there is a specific route that the booths follow. Locations can be found on campus and off campus on College Avenue, Allen Street, Fairmount Street, Fraser Street, Pollock Avenue and Burrowes Street.

“Artists can request where they want to be.” Executive director for Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Rick Bryant said. “People typically want to be in the same spot they’ve had in the past if

If you go What: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Where: Downtown State College When: July 14-17, Children and Youth Day July 13 Details: Most events are free but some require the purchase of a button. Buttons are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and above and can be purchased online or at the festival. they’ve been here before so customers know where they are.”

But placing the vendors is no easy task, Bryant used to be in charge of giving the 300 vendors a home during the festival, but then handed the task down to Operations Manager Carol Baney because of her efficient ways.

When placing the vendors around State College, a strategic plan must also be used because “people want to be near their friends, but you don’t want to put artists with similar work next to each other,” Bryant said.

In choosing musical performances for the Festival of the Arts, affordability and technical ability is taken into consideration as well as what attendees would like to hear.

“We would like to have the Rolling Stones, but we can’t afford them and they would probably cause a brown out in State College,” Bryant said.

One band that has come back to perform year after year at Arts Fest is the musical group Cartoon.

Falling into the genre of folk/pop, this is a band that has consistently been one of the most popular bands to perform at the Festival of the Arts. This year they will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 15 in the Schwab Auditorium.

Baney also said the food vendors that participate in the Festival are an important part and there’s always a variety.

“We like to mix up the menus a bit so we don’t have all the same food,” Baney said.

Baney, who has worked for the festival for the past 15 years, helps coordinate more than just the

artist’s booths. She coordinates food vendors, performers, volunteer applications and physical arrangements.

An underlying factor that immensely helps the Festival of the Arts tick is the some 1,200 volunteers that donate their time to make the five-day event run like clockwork.

Almost every volunteer who applies to help out at the Festival finds his or her niche. Although, “we’re hesitant if they can’t find The Corner Room,” Baney said.

Usually working in two to three hour shifts, volunteers take on the tasks of guiding visitors around the Festival, selling buttons and merchandise, and help setup the Festival before it starts as well as take it down once the event is over.

Students looking to help out can also apply to be a Festival Ambassador. His or her job is to walk around the Festival and spot artists who display a special flag that indicates they need to leave their booth for 15-20 minutes. The ambassador watches the artist’s booth for them while they take a quick break.

Another important volunteer position is found in the group called, “The Proud, The Few, The Trash Crew.” These volunteers maintain cleanliness in the Festival by cleaning up trash seen around the streets and also emptying the trash and recycling bins.

Cleaning up the public’s mess is not limited to just “The Trash Crew.”

“If something falls down, or there is vomit in the street we have to clean it up,” Bryant said. “A volunteers job is very physically demanding.”

Sponsorships also play a great part is making the Festival come to life. Starting in February and lasting right up until the festival in July, sponsorships are searched for and accepted.

Bloom, who is in charge of dealing with sponsors, said each day 10-15 sponsors are making the commitment to help fund the Festival. Even with the daily devotion from supporters, it has been difficult to fill the voids for funding.

“With the economy the way its been, finding money is the hardest

part to help fund [the Festival],” Bloom said.

For Baney, the most difficult part of planning the Festival is working around the weather. Depending on Mother Nature, alterations usually need to be made throughout the event catering to the mood of the weather.

“A lot of things are beyond our control,” Bryant said. “The unknown is the hardest.”

In 2005, Bryant’s first year directing the festuval, a tow truck crushed his leg the day before the Festival. Baney had to step up and take control while Bryant was wounded. Even with his injury, Bryant could not keep his mind off of the Festival and kept checking in constantly to make sure everything was running smoothly.

That type of dedication is what makes the Festival of the Arts such a well-rounded event, Bryant said.

“Not nearly as many [artists] would register if they didn’t have a good time,” Bryant said.

But Arts Fest has fun for everyone. One of the greatest joys for Bryant is seeing the “young people dancing and singing” in the streets to the different performances and enjoying the artwork. Something that makes Arts Fest unique is the interaction with the university.

“People like to come to a college

campus. It’s attractive and park like,” Bryant said.

“We get tons of cooperation from the borough and Penn State, we couldn’t do it without them.”

This year, the adult application deadline for the Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition was January 5. Along with the applications, artists needed to submit five images of their artwork. Bryant said five art experts were chosen to judge the applicant’s artwork during the third week in February.

Usually the applications average from 900-1,000 each year. This year, there were almost 1,100 applications with only 300 spots available for vendors.

The judges “sit in a room for a day and a half looking at about 5,000 pictures,” Bryant said. “The highest scores get in, the lowest scores don’t.”

The Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale application deadline is June 24.

Artists must be between the ages of eight and 18 and live or have relatives living within any of the centrally located Pennsylvania counties.

All of their artwork must be original and cannot be produced with the help of an adult or art kits.

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A Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts attendee admires work created by a local artist.

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Reporter finds personal nature oasis said of watching the project unfold. “It’s been a great and satisfying experience.”

You are not supposed to take Luckily for me, the Arboretum pictures at Penn State’s opened just in time for me to see Arboretum, but I took one anyway. it my freshman year.

But that’s I’m from Chicago, so I’m not an before I knew the outdoors person. But I have spent rules. a considerable amount of time at You see, it was the Arboretum. Like the time I got June 27, 2010 — into an almost deadly argument my first day at with someone on my floor over the Penn State as a summer and decided to blow off student. some steam by talking about life I decided to go MY OPINION at the Arboretum with my roomfor a run (a daily mate and the kids who lived next goal of mine that door to me. quickly disappeared) that first That was around 1 a.m., long night at college and with no idea after the Arboretum’s closing time where I was going, somehow of “at dusk,” according to the sign ended up at the Arboretum. at the entrance of the botanical I would be lying if I said my garden. thoughts were filled with the Actually, I’ve gone to the Arboretum’s beauty and wonderArboretum a few times in the ment, because I was actually dead of night. And even though thinking, “What the hell is this it’s against the rules, I couldn’t place?” help it.

And now, almost a year later, I Even at night, I could still make refer to the Arboretum as “my out all the Arboretum’s colors place.” from its over 17,000 plants that I Sitting across from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, the knew so well from the times I was there during the day.

Arboretum’s first phase of conThe intimidating darkness, struction — the H.O. Smith croaking of bugs and overpowerBotanical Gardens — wasn’t ing smell of wet Earth wasn’t opened until 2009, after nearly 10 going to stop me from getting to years of planning, Kim Steiner, Arboretum director and Professor the benches next to the Margery Enes Smith Soaring Waters founof forest biology said. tain.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” Steiner

By Micah Wintner

Courtesy of Micah Wintner

Wintner took this picture of the arboretum on his first day as a Penn State student.

It’s from those benches that you look out at Park Avenue, separated from East Halls and the Smeal College of Business by a vast expanse of field on which the Arboretum is planned to expand, Steiner said.

Office of Physical Plant spokesperson Paul Ruskin said he was not sure when the Arboretum

would be fully complete, saying it even might never be finished and is an “ever growing green institution.”

And what about that picture I took my first time at the Arboretum on June 27, 2010, the picture of the sunset seen from overlook pavilion, at the head of the Arboretum. I’ve changed since

taking that picture.

And in respect for the most relaxing place on campus, I won’t violate the Arboretum’s photography policy again.

Micah Wintner is a freshman in the division of undergraduate studies and is a Collegian administration reporter. His email address is maw5438@psu.edu.

Welch Pool to reopen for summer season

By Matt Morgan COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

After a rededication ceremony and a “first splash,” the William L. Welch Community Swimming Pool will reopen on May 28 to provide a place for State College residents to cool off during the hot summer months.

The pool, named after the father of late State College Mayor Bill Welch, was closed last year for renovation.

This year, visitors will see a completely redone complex, Centre Region Parks and Recreation

If you go What: Welch Community Swimming Pool reopening When: May 28 Aquatics Supervisor Todd Roth said.

Centre Region Parks and Recreation office manager Chrissy Kisslak said the rededication ceremony will include a raising of the flag and a countdown to the “first splash” — the moment when

everyone will be allowed to jump in the pool.

Opening day is free for everyone and admission for the first week will be $1 a day, she said. Kisslak said after the renovations, the pool will be a very hot spot for people who want to cool off.

“I guess the most exciting part about this pool is it has so much to offer for the little children,” she said. “It’s almost a destination now.”

But, she said it will provide fun for all ages. There will be a separate lap pool, a pavilion area with picnic tables and two family chang-

ing areas. State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham agreed that the pool will be an asset to the community.

“I think it will be appreciated by a great number of people and is a terrific resource that will serve our community,” she said.

Penn State student Monica Simon worked at a public pool for the past six summers and said she thinks they can be positive for the community.

“I definitely think that if they are taken care of and have good people working for them it’s a nice place to take your family,” Simon (junior-

public relations and psychology) said.

Simon said she hasn’t made any concrete plans to go to the pool, but it would be a change of pace from the normal Penn State pools.

“It would be nice to get out of the Penn State bubble,” she said. “A pool that would be less crowded would be nice.”

Kisslak said the pool will be open from May 28 to September 5. The hours are 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

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Athlete provides advice on staying fit

By Courtney Pruitt

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s summer swiftly approaches, the increase of Penn State students frantically filling the White Building and Rec Hall does not go unnoticed by even the occasional gym-goer. To the dismay of latecomers, fitness classes such as “Full MY OPINION Body Workout” and “Buts n Guts” have lines that seem to stretch infinitely outside Room 6.

If you are one of those latecomers interested in getting fit and staying fit for the summer, I’m writing this column for you.

Yet, attending a school where the social norm encourages late

night binge eating on Canyon Pizza and Grillerz and a rather sedentary lifestyle of sitting and studying, staying fit can prove a never ending quest for the Penn State student.

So in this column, whether you are staying in State College for the summer or heading elsewhere, I will offer you a wellspring of ‘staying fit’ tips I have amassed through my own diet experiments and experience as a competitive gymnast to help you to stay fit for the summer.

Remember though, if you are serious about getting fit and staying fit this summer, you may have to make some sacrifices to your lifestyle. So, instead of naming this column a “Get Fit for the Summer Guide,” I like to think of this column as a “Stay fit for the Summer longer Guide.”

First: Eat. Many people think

that in order to get that perfect “beach bod” this summer you have to stop eating. This is a dangerous misconception. It also is not an effective long-term way to stay fit.

Starving yourself during the day often prescribes late night binges later, leading to weight gain. In addition, eating throughout the day actually could help you lose weight by increasing your metabolism, increasing the rate at which calories are burned. Your golden rule: Eat during the day and avoid snacking at night.

Eat…but healthy. Substitute your fat buffalo sandwhich for a less fat peanut butter sandwich.

Also, try snacking on fruits and veggies instead of chips or crackers. These all natural foods are both lower in calories and in fat.

Also, certain foods, like whole grains, lean meats, beans and legumes, and leafy green vegeta-

bles are much healthier than other foods. In order to stay fit, it is important to know which foods are healthy and to try to substitute those in place of foods higher in saturated fat and calories. For more information on healthy eating there is a plethora of resources online.

Do something active…everyday.

Go for a run in the morning, play a game of volleyball with friends during the day or go for a long walk before sunset. Becoming active everyday will not only make you feel better, but is proven to increase your metabolism and burn calories, keeping you fit.

Recap: Make exercise a daily habit.

Chug, chug, chug…water. If you are serious about staying fit this summer, cutting down on drinking sugary sodas and alcohol and replacing them with water will

work miracles for both your “bod” and your overall energy. Drinking a lot of water is proven to lead to weight loss, while drinking soda and alcohol is proven to have the opposite effect. Sorry tailgaters, but drinking beer is partially the reason the “freshman fifteen” exists. I myself gave up the weekend ritual for a mere 40 days during the Lenten season and was amazed how much fitter I looked and felt.

Ultimately, “staying fit” this summer is not a quick fix but a lifestyle change. If you plan on engaging in football festivities in the fall then this change will help you at least during the summer months.

Courtney Pruitt is a sophomore majoring in philosophy and journalism and is a Collegian administration reporter. Her email address is cep5129@psu.edu

Farmers market offers cheap products, easy recipes

By Courtney Warner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Summer — the season where students are protected from fatal slips on ice, skin-chapping temperatures and avalanche-quality amounts of snow.

But, one of the best things about summer doesn’t just lie in July’s Arts Fest, but the local markets where people can stroll downtown in their favorite sunglasses and sundresses taking in the butterflies, sun and scenery. While also shopping for some locally grown, nutritious fruit.

Local markets are abundant in the Centre Region, with several within driving distance of State College.

The cheapest and most convenient for both on campus and off campus students who don’t wish to spend more money than they have to, is the one on Locust Lane in downtown State College, which represents more than 10 local sources of produce, spices, fruits, deserts and flowers.

The downtown market runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Friday

between May 6 and November 18.

For more information on the market visit http://www.statecollegefarmers.com/.

With fresh produce come fresh recipes.

Most of the ingredients for these refreshing recipes can be bought inexpensively at markets. Get your daily servings of nutrition with these fun recipes:

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Yields 1 serving  1 ounce raspberry puree  1 ounce grapefruit juice  1 ounce pineapple juice  2 ounces orange sherbet  1 ounce lemonade  Ice

Blend all ingredients (except lemonade) briefly with half a glassful of crushed ice and pour To email reporter: clw5320@psu.edu into a highball glass.

Add lemonade, garnish with fruit, add straws and serve.

Legal and Loving it: Catnip

Yields 1 serving 1/2 cup fresh strawberries  1/4 cup pineapple juice  1/4 cup orange juice  1/4 cup sour melon liqueur  1/2 cup ice cubes  1 strawberry, for garnish Place 1/2 cup of strawberries into the container of a blender, and puree. Pour in the pineapple juice, orange juice, melon liqueur and ice cubes. Blend just until slushy. Pour into a tall glass, and garnish with a whole strawberry.

Chips and salsa

Yields 6 servings 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon chopped red onion  1 tablespoon fresh cilantro  1 garlic clove, minced  1 tablespoon olive oil  Dash salt  Dash pepper  Tortilla chips

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, Cucumber salad garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Yields 8 servings Refrigerate until serving. Serve 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup white sugar with tortilla chips.  4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar Bruschetta 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Yields 12 servings 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 3 cloves minced garlic In a large bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar seasoned salt. Mix in the cucumber  1/4 cup fresh basil slices, tossing to coat. 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper These five recipes and others are Bread  2 cups shredded mozzarella great ways to eat local food in a tasty, but still healthy, manner. cheese Remember to vary up what specific fruits and vegetables you eat in In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried toma- order to get a variety of nutrients.

Most of all, have fun with it! toes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.

Toast the bread until slightly brown.

Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the bread slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.

Microwave until the cheese is melted.

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PSU offers chance for adventure getaways

By Matt Howland COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Rock climbing, camping and whitewater rafting — three activities that most Penn State students wouldn’t know how or where to do.

Many students don’t even know about the opportunities they have at their fingertips, rising senior and Penn State Adventure Recreation trip leader Brian Goldman said.

The Adventure Rec program offers students the chance to get outdoors this summer and enjoy the weather, all while doing activities that may be beyond their usual comfort zone.

“All the time we have people on our trips that are seniors and they’ll say, ‘Man I wish found out about this freshman year but no one told me about it, and now I’m graduating,’ ” Goldman said.

This summer, Adventure Rec is offering a rock-climbing trip to West Va., a fly-fishing trip to Spruce Creek, Pa., and camping and white-

water rafting trips also in Pennsylvania.

“The rock climbing trips are my favorite. Our backpacking trips are also a lot of fun because there’s more of a group dynamic,” Goldman said. “Whitewater rafting trips, I mean those are obviously a blast.”

Goldman said Adventure Rec’s trips provide a great experience that is fun for everyone who participates. On a whitewater-rafting trip in the spring, one of the students looked over to the side and realized Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was in the next raft, Goldman said.

Adventure Rec coordinator Jeff Chismar said no matter what the trip is, the goal is to make sure every participant has fun.

To that end, the programs’ trips are all geared toward beginners, but with opportunities for more experienced outdoorsmen as well, Chismar said.

“Our goal is basically the fun factor,” Chismar said. “We want to pro-

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“I’ve never had someone not enjoy one of the trips that I’ve been on,” Brian Goldman Recreation trip leader

vide an opportunity for students to get outdoors [and] experience something they might not be able to do otherwise.”

Summer would seem to be an ideal opportunity for Penn State students to take advantage of some of their free time and try something new outdoors.

With State College finally getting some warm weather after a cold winter, Goldman said the summer months will be a good time for students to get out and try one of Adventure Rec’s outdoor trips.

He also pointed out other advantages to the weekend trips, which are all led by students.

“You can have the time to get away from your schoolwork or whatever else is weighing you

down,” Goldman said. “It’s a way to get out into nature and appreciate nature.”

Goldman said he’s a passionate rock climber and that rock climbing provides the perfect escape from the daily grind of schoolwork.

“You’re so focused when you’re rock climbing on the rocks themselves, it’s almost like meditation,” he said. “It shuts out everything else in the world.”

Chismar emphasized, however, Adventure Rec’s trips aren’t only for experienced climbers like Goldman.

The program’s main goal is to attract newcomers and show them a good time doing an adventurous activity outdoors for what may be their first time.

“It’s a really great way for them to get started and at least experience it,” Chismar said.

The coordinator also pointed out that students almost always have fun on the trips, regardless of their experience level — whether they’ve never set foot in a forest or if they scale cliffs in their free time.

Chismar said students usually rate the trips 4.5 or higher out of 5 on the evaluations given out after each trip.

Goldman agreed, saying the main goal of each of the trips is just for students to have fun, and most everyone does.

“I’ve never had someone not enjoy one of the trips that I’ve been on,” Goldman said. “Because the leaders really do a great job of making sure it’s about people actually enjoying themselves, not just about the activity.”

For more information check out www.athletics.psu.edu/advrec/ind ex.html To email reporter: mdh5169@psu.edu

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Outdoor dining provides ideal date locations

By Courtney Warner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Summer is a season symbolic of love and growth. Whether it be growth of scenery or the budding of relationships, here are some convenient ideas on how to spend special time with that special someone.

Summer is also the perfect time to get out doors and enjoy the summer sun and cool nights.

Taste of Europe Herwig’s Austrian Bistro 132 W. College Ave. For those who dream of the lights in Paris or the opera in Sydney, those with taste buds and personality that yearns for a piece of Europe, I implore you to go to

the downtown restaurant Herwig’s Austrian Bistro.

While the food is delicious, it’s the atmosphere that is so attractive.

Whether it be the restaurant’s murals of Austria or the retractable wall that borders the front and allows customers to eat in a semi pen air environment, the real European custom comes from the employees who scowl and don’t let you leave the restaurant until you have eaten all of your food.

The environment is fun, the food is different, but good. So save a couple thousand dollars and a trip to Austria for a local replication of the European site.

The restaurant advertises an authentic menu for the meat lovers and vegetarians.

The Adam and Eve The Arboretum What better way to spend the summer than outside at the arboretum? This place, though clichĂŠ, really is magical. If you aren’t enchanted by the fountains or the lights, by night the beautiful flowers and shrubbery will win you over. Grab a blanket, make some sandwiches and just relax at undoubtedly the prettiest place on campus. The best thing about spending time in the arboretum is that you can bring outside activities like cards, kite flying and bubbles. Though you are all “oldâ€? now, nobody ever falls out of love with childhood memories and toys. The arboretum gives couples a chance to have fun and do things that couldn’t be done in a restaurant.

Ryan Ulsh/Collegian Not to mention it’s free. Cute and Those over 21 sit out at Cafe 210 West.

Large crowds come out with warm priceless, literally it’s a win-win, summery weather. but remember sunscreen.

Sex Appeal Inferno Brick Oven and Bar 340 E. College Ave. When I went here with my friend during our first weekend here, what caught my eye was the fact that the design of the restaurant looked fiery and sexy. At night, it is easily the most eye-catching eatery on the street as a graphic fire lights up its sign. The fact that they have patio seating and the retractable front walls like Herwig’s is a plus. Who doesn’t like a breeze hitting them in the pits of hell? If you aren’t an outside person, the inside is sexy, sexy, and sexy. The colors are mod and stealth. The seats are comfortable.

The food is delicious. The only set back is bringing your wallet.

Unless you buy water, there are no such things as free refills here.

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Customers enjoy a sunny afternoon outside Inferno in downtown State College

Indian caverns 5374 Indian Trail, Spruce Creek, Pa. 16683 This is a date for those who don’t mind spending a little more for a good time. This venue is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A trip to the Indian Caverns is 30 minutes from State College and will cost $13 for adults.

Indulge in some mystery and surprise as you venture through the

natural landscape. Rarely do people have the opportunity to climb inside caves, so get outside of campus and try something new, you might like it. And if the element of spontaneity isn’t enough to draw you in, the cave is usually around 56 degrees Fahrenheit so it’s a cool thing to do on a hot day, no pun intended.

For those who can drink

Cafe 210 West W. College Ave. Cafe 210 West is the hottest spot in town for those who are 21 and older.

Every day you can walk by the joint and see both the inside and outside packed with people from front to back. Its menu offers simple bar food like burgers and fries, the beer’s cheap and plentiful and they always have live music.

One of the owners, JR Mangan, and his band, the JR and Natalie band, performed at THON. Cafe 210 West offers good music, cheap beer and simplicity, but a very fun and always packed scene.

Everyone who goes to Penn State will at least go to Cafe 210 West three times during their college career so why fight fate? It’s waiting.

To email reporter: clw5320@psu.edu

And for after dinner 2000 Degrees 202 W. College Ave. Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What-A-Blast Laser Tag 111 Sowers St. Hours: Sunday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Northland Bowl & Recreation Center 1521 Martin St. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday 10a.m. to midnight Tussey Mountain Fun Center 301 Bear Meadow Road, Boalsburg, Pa. Hours:Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Happy Valley Minigolf 890 South Atherton St. see website for hours. www.happyvalleyminigolf.com

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Trip to Greenland expected to be ‘adventure of a lifetime’ dynamics in time and space.

The Ph.D. student I specifically work with is investigating the manner in which community composihough I majored in biology tion and dynamics are influenced with an ecology focus, I by both tropic interactions and clidon't consider myself a mate. Essentially we're looking at quintessential outthe possibility of shifts in commudoor-sy person. nities due to warmer, longer sumYes, I appreciate mers. nature, camping I stumbled upon the lab when and hiking. But I the TA for my biology class was also appreciate looking for research assistants. fine jewelry and The class we were in — Bio450W foreign cars.

(Field Biology) — was the first Nevertheless, in two weeks I'm MY OPINION biology class I took during my Penn State career where I felt like leaving on an Air the professor genuinely cared Force cargo plane about his students and our learnto spend the summer in Greenland. In a tent. Without elec- ing.

A lot of times in the biology tricity and running water.

Now why is a girl like me opting department — and many others, — and even paying — to spend the I'm sure — professors seem more interested in their research than summer in Greenland, you ask?

Especially since Greenland is cov- students.

Bio450W — taught by Chris Uhl ered in ice but Iceland is very nice (thank you D2: The Mighty Ducks). who also teaches BiSci003 For the "adventure of a lifetime." (Environmental Science), a great GN for anyone in need of one — During the fall of my senior wasn't like that. The course year I got involved with a lab at Penn State researching ecological enabled us to read articles and

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papers and then to discuss them in a small class setting. It also involved camping and hiking trips and other activities promoting selfdiscovery intertwined with ecology.

Bio450W made me realize that sustainability and climate change are things I care about; It forced me to take a step back and think about things like alternative energy, eating locally and unlearning rather than stressing about grades and always focusing on the future.

By taking the course I learned to enjoy the present and the world around me, rather than to constantly spin my wheels; It opened my eyes to life outside suburbia and my upper-middle class lifestyle. And now by going to Greenland I'll actually have a hands-on role in investigating the reality that is climate change.

For the past two semesters I've sorted, measured, dried and weighed caterpillars with the longterm goal of seeing whether there's a relationship between their size and the warmer climate.

Instead of spending my summer in the lab, I'll be collecting samples

for the next undergrad to analyze.

Getting everything squared away for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity hasn't been easy.

In fact, it's meant deferring my graduation, which was supposed to be in May, and enrolling in a onecredit summer course, which I was thankfully able to find through the Penn State World Campus, saving me tons of money.

Fortunately for me my employer allowed me to delay my start date in order to go to Greenland.

That's when I knew this wasn't a research assistantship to pass up.

It's also meant purchasing a slew of clothing and gear for the elements including a zero-degree down sleeping bag, lots of merino wool layers and enough oatmeal and Cliff bars to sustain me for six weeks (yuck).

Even so, it's an incredible opportunity. Greenland is a climate change Mecca, and doing international research is something most scientists would kill for.

Especially right out of college.

And even if it does mean going six weeks without my pearls.

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

Photo illustration by Shannon Simcox/Collegian

Allison Jackovitz is trading in her pearls and cashmere sweaters for a summer in Greenland.

Allison Jackovitz is a senior majoring in biology and was the assistant copy chief.

Her email address is amj5152@psu.edu.

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Spikes gear up for 2011 summer season

By Steven Petrella COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Every year, the State College Spikes undergo a heavy turnover in players.

This year, they will see another big change in the dugout.

Dave Turgeon, who played and coached in short season Class A league early in his career, will take over as manager for the Spikes, replacing Gary Robinson, who was promoted to manage the West Virginia Power.

“I can tell you that not every minor league organization is professionally run like this one, or facilities-wise are as good as this one,” Turgeon told the Collegian in February. “Not everywhere you go do they have a fan-base like this one. All those things considered, couldn’t really ask for anything more than that.”

With a new manager and such a large turnover in players each season, Spikes general manager Jason Dambach said he really won’t have

a good feel on his roster until several days before the season is slated to begin, but added he is excited to begin working with Turgeon this year.

“It’s important for the front office to have a professional relationship, a working relationship with the manager and we’re going to have that with Dave Turgeon,” Dambach said.

“We’ve been in contact several times and we’re really looking forward to working with him, especially with his background.”

Dambach said the Pirates, who are the major league affiliate for the Spikes, had a very high schoolheavy draft in 2009, and as a result, the Spikes were one of the younger teams in the league in 2010.

He said he expects eight to 10 players to come back to the Spikes this summer, as opposed to the normal two to three he usually gets.

Dambach said the Spikes won’t present just a baseball game to fans, but an event. He said they will

run as aggressive of a promotional schedule as they ever have, particularly targeting Penn State students taking courses or working in the summer.

“We’ve done a really good job and we continue to try and get as many students out to the ballpark as possible,” Dambach said.

Dambach said while filling seats and putting on an event for the fans is important, playing the game is still the core of what the Spikes do, and they play to win.

“Part of our job also is, we play baseball here,” Dambach said.

“And we need to make the environment comfortable for our players and coaching staff and I think we do a really good job of that.”

The Spikes will open their 2011 season on June 17 with a three game series against their rival, the Williamsport Crosscutters, the Phillies short season Class A affiliate.

Each affiliate of the Pirates and Phillies play in the same league, all the way from short season Class A

Collegian file photo

Chase Lyles (13) slides back to first base after attempting to steal second during the Spikes games agaisnt Williamsport last summer. with the Spikes and Crosscutters, to the Indianapolis Indians and the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in the International League, one step below the majors.

Dambach said this allows for a competitive rivalry to be started for a lot of players at the Class A level, many of whom will face each other as they move up the ladder to dif-

ferent minor league classes.

“The connection and the rivalry is fun for the front office and the fan base because of the proximity,” Dambach said. “It’s a fun rivalry, it’s not a heated rivalry, with a great geographic partner in the Crosscutters.”

To email reporter: sjp5260@psu.edu

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Reporter found lasting love during summer

By Lynn Ondrusek

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ummer love was a blast for me. No seriously, it was, I’m continuing to have a blast today. Summer relationships are mostly sought after for a few fun months, and usually never come to last.

Two people hook up between MY OPINION the months of May and August and usually the two never see each other again.

I think I break the stereotype when it comes to summer love, though.

Not to say I didn’t have my own summer flings that honestly only lasted a month. But about two

summers ago, I met someone whom, not only do I love, but also I fell in love with watching the sun set on Old Main lawn.

Cue the cheesy romantic music, as I’ll save the details of how we met and started talking for another time, but summer love doesn’t always have to end up in a horrible mess of heartbreak.

Take for example my boyfriend and I. We decided to stay together not only because we’d see each other every weekend come football season, but that we both really wanted to make it work.

Though at some points it did get rough, because I was at Penn State Berks and he was at University Park, we got through it together.

We both understood the time we had in each other’s presence was limited, and we made it the best we could. I’ve never had more

“Summer love is just like any other type of love: it’s diving head first not knowing what to expect.” interesting and nerdy conversations as I do with him. And I couldn’t be more thankful of that time we had together.

Most think summer love can only last a total of four months, but if you were to really fall in love with someone this summer, and it comes across as something more than just the typical, high schoollike drama packed movie-type romance, then honestly try to make it last.

If you both are going to be on opposite ends of the world come September, agree to meet somewhere in the middle of it.

No one ever said summer love

couldn’t or shouldn’t last. Summer love is just like any other type of love: it’s diving in head first not knowing what to expect.

Sure, it’s great to have a fling every once in a while.

Heck, you’re talking to the girl who has had plenty and doesn’t feel like discussing any of those moments. But, I also know that diving into love is a scary and exhilarating feeling anyone can have.

Keeping yourself tied to just the summer is missing out on what could end up being a few more months of incredible memories.

For me, agreeing to stick with

my boyfriend let me see an entire Nittany Lion football season, watch the fog lift from a mountain top, laugh with someone until 1 a.m. over Skype, let myself cry in front of someone I barely knew, gain a better understanding of physics and meet some of the greatest people that I know today.

So, if you meet that most incredible person over the summer, and the thought of saying good-bye in August is less appetizing than eating your mom’s meatloaf (unless it’s really good meatloaf), then stick together for a little longer and find a way.

Trust me, it’s worth every moment.

Lynn Ondrusek is a junior majoring in journalism and economics and is a Collegian Nation/World reporter. Her email is lmo5052@psu.edu

Staying single is best way to enjoy summer break

By Edgar Ramirez

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ome of my fellow editors and reporters laughed when I told them I was taking on the task of writing this column as to why summer love sucks.

It’s hard not to laugh, though.

Summer love has been romanticized who knows how MY OPINION many times in songs, movies and television. It’s an illusion that we’ve all envisioned at one point or another—there’s no denying that.

What these media influences don’t tell you is the real side of those summer romances.

Take for example the cost of going on those dates. Have you seen the prices carnivals charge nowadays? Or the cost of a movie ticket?

I live in an area (whatup Lafayette, Indiana) where there’s nothing to do besides these things — especially if you’re not 21.

Summers were usually filled

with going to the movies, playing putt-putt golf, going out to eat and so on. Regardless of the activity, you can bet that money was somehow going to be spent.

I’m sure it’s the same story, no matter how exciting your town may be.

Yeah, you can have your “free dates” too: Your cheesy sit-on-topof-the-car-and-stare-at-the-stars type of things.

Or your traditional rent-a-movieand-snuggle-up night.

Let’s be real though, those things get old so quick and if anyone tells you otherwise, they’re lying.

There are only so many shapes you can make in the stars and so many movies to see.

Besides, it’s the summer, why would you spend it indoors?

And yeah, you can argue too that if you’re with a significant other, money doesn’t need to be spent when you can talk and just “hang out” and be with each other.

Find me a girl that will be perfectly fine doing that for three straight months and I’ll take back this whole column.

Money aside, there’s the notion of how you want to spend your

know you won’t regret having spent time with.

Summer’s all about fun and it should be treated as such. I’ll always hold dear the nights my friends and I drove out in a country road and talked about life—not the future. that have been there in the past summer.

Or the numerous bar runs we I will have graduated by the time and that you know will be there for made, singing karaoke or relaxing you in the future. you read this and will be going off If you can truly say your current on someone’s porch. to be a real person for the summer Yeah, you can have similar significant other will be there for in Pittsburgh.

If there’s anything I look back on you in the future (in a relationship moments with your partner, but who’s to say you’ll stay together of as friends), props to you. besides the past four years in and reflect on those things you did By all means, have the best college, it’s how I spent my sumin the summer? summer of your life with them— mers.

It’s time for a reality check, just don’t neglect your other I can honestly say I would not folks. friends. change a single thing about how I I’m glad to say I can always look Other than that, I think most can spent my summers—except for back on those things I mentioned agree with me that summer the one where I (semi) had someromance sucks because of the time and have more than one person to one to “share” it with. share it with. you spent with that person.

By that, I mean I thought this Quite frankly, summer love just I know I’d sure as hell like the girl was the world and nothing else isn’t worth ruining those moments. money I spent that summer with matter — yeah, typical hopeless Go out, have fun and try new that girl back, or even the summer romantic. things while you still can—sumin general.

I can’t bash too much on relaSad, but true. We don’t even talk mer love will only hold you back, tionships because I have yet to be anymore. Not because it ended bit- and I’m sure your wallet will in one since then and some can appreciate it too. terly, but because people change call me bitter and a hater, but I’d over time. like to call myself a realist.

Edgar Ramirez is a senior majoring in Again, I’ll repeat myself: Spend I learned that summer is a time journalism and was a Collegian copy to let loose, have fun with the peo- the summer with the people that desk editor. His email is matter to you and the ones you ple who matter to you, the ones evr5028@psu.edu

“I know I’d sure as hell like the money I spent that summer with that girl back, or even the summer in general.”

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CALL OF THE WILD Local outdoor sites offer fun activities

By Megan Rogers COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Summer is the perfect time to pop the Penn State bubble and explore some local areas. From hiking and kayaking to geocaching and disc golf, Centre County has plenty to offer.

Shaver’s Creek

Shaver’s Creek offers much more than just courses and freshmen orientation programs.

Though the lake will be drained until 2012, there’s still plenty to do at Shaver’s Creek.

Check out the Discovery Room, a natural museum, which features exhibits by Penn State students. Turtles, snakes and other animals are also housed in the room.

If birds are more your type of animal, head to the Raptor Center, home to 23 nonreleasable hawks and bald eagles. These birds would not be able to survive in the wild because of injuries, so they live in the closures behind the nature center.

Shaver’s Creek also offers trails for hikers of all levels and pavilions for picnics.

The trails connect into the mid-state trail, so there are opportunities to hike longer distances.

On weekends, those interested can learn about birds of prey, watch a reptile and amphibian show or go on a walk through the Meet the Creek program which takes place every Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 2 p.m.

All programs are one hour long.

hiking and fishing. Those aching for the beach can enjoy Whipple Dam’s 300-foot sand beach — which includes a beach volleyball court — and a 22-acre beach, Park Manager Don Coine said.

If you prefer lake activities, Whipple Dam has you covered as well. Coine said the park has a boat rental concession area, where visitors can rent kayaks, canoes and other boats.

Penn’s Cave

Penn’s Cave — America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife parks — offers two tours: one that explores the caves and another that drives through animal grazes.

Students who show their ids can save $3 on a ticket for each tour, Marketing Director Terri Schleiden said. Tickets cost $13.50 for each tour.

If you’re not interested in a tour, Penn’s Cave also serves Texas Longhorn and Bison burgers at its Café area.

And for a price, visitors can partake in gemstone panning, Schleiden said.

Tussey Mountain

Tussey Mountain offers more than just snow time activities. Head over to the mountain for go-karts, golfing, batting cages, fishing and skating at the skate park.

If you’re in the mood for more relaxation, check out the “Movies on the Mountains” series at tusseymountain.com/amphitheater. Movies this summer include “Star Wars,” “Despicable Me,” and “Toy Story 3.”

Whipple Dam Or if you have a healthy appetite, compete in Whipple Dam offers four primary recre- the WingsFest challenge. The first challenge ational activities: swimming, picnicking, in the series is July 21.

Places to visit: Shaver’s Creek 3400 Discovery Road Petersburg, Pa. 16669 Phone: 814-863-2000

Whipple Dam Whipple Dam State Park Huntingdon, Pa. 16652 Phone: 814-667-1800 Penn’s Cave 222 Penns Cave Road Centre Hall, PA16828 Phone: 814.364.1664 Tussey Mountain 301 Bear Meadow Road Boalsburg Pa 16827 Phone: 800.733.2754

Tussey Mountain Series

Two races remain in the Tussey Teaser series, which leads to the 50-mile relay and ultramarathon in October.

On June 5, runners can race in the “Treaster Kettle Test Your Mettle” 10.6 mile race, which begins and ends at Colyer Lake.

On June 26, runners can chose between a 7 mile and 10.6 mile run in the “Bear Meadows Made in the Shade” miler. The race begins and ends at Bear Meadows Natural Area.

Both races begin at 8:30 a.m. and are free of charge. More race details can be found at

tusseymountainback.com “It’s an ideal way for runners of any level to both have a comradery of group running and train for whatever events they might be training for,” Race Director Mike Casper said.

Those who would rather run a shorter race should check out the Crack O’ Dawn 5K Run/Walk & Pancake Breakfast on June 25, Casper said. The race takes place in Boalsburg.

Centre Region Parks

If you’re looking for a new hobby, try geocaching or disc golf, both offered at the Centre Region parks.

Disc Golf, which is played like regular golf but uses a flying disc instead of a golf ball, is offered at Circleville Park, 3225 Circleville Road, in Port Matilda. According to the Centre Region Parks website, geocaching “involves the placement of ‘caches’ (usually small containers) in natural areas.” General locations and geographic coordinates for the caches can be found at geocaching.com.

Once a person locates a cache, they are asked to leave a new item in its place.

To email reporter: mer5200@psu.edu

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Reporter found lasting love during summer

By Lynn Ondrusek

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ummer love was a blast for me. No seriously, it was, I’m continuing to have a blast today. Summer relationships are mostly sought after for a few fun months, and usually never come to last.

Two people hook up between MY OPINION the months of May and August and usually the two never see each other again.

I think I break the stereotype when it comes to summer love, though.

Not to say I didn’t have my own summer flings that honestly only lasted a month. But about two

summers ago, I met someone whom, not only do I love, but also I fell in love with watching the sun set on Old Main lawn.

Cue the cheesy romantic music, as I’ll save the details of how we met and started talking for another time, but summer love doesn’t always have to end up in a horrible mess of heartbreak.

Take for example my boyfriend and I. We decided to stay together not only because we’d see each other every weekend come football season, but that we both really wanted to make it work.

Though at some points it did get rough, because I was at Penn State Berks and he was at University Park, we got through it together.

We both understood the time we had in each other’s presence was limited, and we made it the best we could. I’ve never had more

“Summer love is just like any other type of love: it’s diving head first not knowing what to expect.” interesting and nerdy conversations as I do with him. And I couldn’t be more thankful of that time we had together.

Most think summer love can only last a total of four months, but if you were to really fall in love with someone this summer, and it comes across as something more than just the typical, high schoollike drama packed movie-type romance, then honestly try to make it last.

If you both are going to be on opposite ends of the world come September, agree to meet somewhere in the middle of it.

No one ever said summer love

couldn’t or shouldn’t last. Summer love is just like any other type of love: it’s diving in head first not knowing what to expect.

Sure, it’s great to have a fling every once in a while.

Heck, you’re talking to the girl who has had plenty and doesn’t feel like discussing any of those moments. But, I also know that diving into love is a scary and exhilarating feeling anyone can have.

Keeping yourself tied to just the summer is missing out on what could end up being a few more months of incredible memories.

For me, agreeing to stick with

my boyfriend let me see an entire Nittany Lion football season, watch the fog lift from a mountain top, laugh with someone until 1 a.m. over Skype, let myself cry in front of someone I barely knew, gain a better understanding of physics and meet some of the greatest people that I know today.

So, if you meet that most incredible person over the summer, and the thought of saying good-bye in August is less appetizing than eating your mom’s meatloaf (unless it’s really good meatloaf), then stick together for a little longer and find a way.

Trust me, it’s worth every moment.

Lynn Ondrusek is a junior majoring in journalism and economics and is a Collegian Nation/World reporter. Her email is lmo5052@psu.edu

Staying single is best way to enjoy summer break

By Edgar Ramirez

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ome of my fellow editors and reporters laughed when I told them I was taking on the task of writing this column as to why summer love sucks.

It’s hard not to laugh, though.

Summer love has been romanticized who knows how MY OPINION many times in songs, movies and television. It’s an illusion that we’ve all envisioned at one point or another—there’s no denying that.

What these media influences don’t tell you is the real side of those summer romances.

Take for example the cost of going on those dates. Have you seen the prices carnivals charge nowadays? Or the cost of a movie ticket?

I live in an area (whatup Lafayette, Indiana) where there’s nothing to do besides these things — especially if you’re not 21.

Summers were usually filled

with going to the movies, playing putt-putt golf, going out to eat and so on. Regardless of the activity, you can bet that money was somehow going to be spent.

I’m sure it’s the same story, no matter how exciting your town may be.

Yeah, you can have your “free dates” too: Your cheesy sit-on-topof-the-car-and-stare-at-the-stars type of things.

Or your traditional rent-a-movieand-snuggle-up night.

Let’s be real though, those things get old so quick and if anyone tells you otherwise, they’re lying.

There are only so many shapes you can make in the stars and so many movies to see.

Besides, it’s the summer, why would you spend it indoors?

And yeah, you can argue too that if you’re with a significant other, money doesn’t need to be spent when you can talk and just “hang out” and be with each other.

Find me a girl that will be perfectly fine doing that for three straight months and I’ll take back this whole column.

Money aside, there’s the notion of how you want to spend your

know you won’t regret having spent time with.

Summer’s all about fun and it should be treated as such. I’ll always hold dear the nights my friends and I drove out in a country road and talked about life—not the future. that have been there in the past summer.

Or the numerous bar runs we I will have graduated by the time and that you know will be there for made, singing karaoke or relaxing you in the future. you read this and will be going off If you can truly say your current on someone’s porch. to be a real person for the summer Yeah, you can have similar significant other will be there for in Pittsburgh.

If there’s anything I look back on you in the future (in a relationship moments with your partner, but who’s to say you’ll stay together of as friends), props to you. besides the past four years in and reflect on those things you did By all means, have the best college, it’s how I spent my sumin the summer? summer of your life with them— mers.

It’s time for a reality check, just don’t neglect your other I can honestly say I would not folks. friends. change a single thing about how I I’m glad to say I can always look Other than that, I think most can spent my summers—except for back on those things I mentioned agree with me that summer the one where I (semi) had someromance sucks because of the time and have more than one person to one to “share” it with. share it with. you spent with that person.

By that, I mean I thought this Quite frankly, summer love just I know I’d sure as hell like the girl was the world and nothing else isn’t worth ruining those moments. money I spent that summer with matter — yeah, typical hopeless Go out, have fun and try new that girl back, or even the summer romantic. things while you still can—sumin general.

I can’t bash too much on relaSad, but true. We don’t even talk mer love will only hold you back, tionships because I have yet to be anymore. Not because it ended bit- and I’m sure your wallet will in one since then and some can appreciate it too. terly, but because people change call me bitter and a hater, but I’d over time. like to call myself a realist.

Edgar Ramirez is a senior majoring in Again, I’ll repeat myself: Spend I learned that summer is a time journalism and was a Collegian copy to let loose, have fun with the peo- the summer with the people that desk editor. His email is matter to you and the ones you ple who matter to you, the ones evr5028@psu.edu

“I know I’d sure as hell like the money I spent that summer with that girl back, or even the summer in general.”

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Spikes gear up for 2011 summer season

By Steven Petrella COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Every year, the State College Spikes undergo a heavy turnover in players.

This year, they will see another big change in the dugout.

Dave Turgeon, who played and coached in short season Class A league early in his career, will take over as manager for the Spikes, replacing Gary Robinson, who was promoted to manage the West Virginia Power.

“I can tell you that not every minor league organization is professionally run like this one, or facilities-wise are as good as this one,” Turgeon told the Collegian in February. “Not everywhere you go do they have a fan-base like this one. All those things considered, couldn’t really ask for anything more than that.”

With a new manager and such a large turnover in players each season, Spikes general manager Jason Dambach said he really won’t have

a good feel on his roster until several days before the season is slated to begin, but added he is excited to begin working with Turgeon this year.

“It’s important for the front office to have a professional relationship, a working relationship with the manager and we’re going to have that with Dave Turgeon,” Dambach said.

“We’ve been in contact several times and we’re really looking forward to working with him, especially with his background.”

Dambach said the Pirates, who are the major league affiliate for the Spikes, had a very high schoolheavy draft in 2009, and as a result, the Spikes were one of the younger teams in the league in 2010.

He said he expects eight to 10 players to come back to the Spikes this summer, as opposed to the normal two to three he usually gets.

Dambach said the Spikes won’t present just a baseball game to fans, but an event. He said they will

run as aggressive of a promotional schedule as they ever have, particularly targeting Penn State students taking courses or working in the summer.

“We’ve done a really good job and we continue to try and get as many students out to the ballpark as possible,” Dambach said.

Dambach said while filling seats and putting on an event for the fans is important, playing the game is still the core of what the Spikes do, and they play to win.

“Part of our job also is, we play baseball here,” Dambach said.

“And we need to make the environment comfortable for our players and coaching staff and I think we do a really good job of that.”

The Spikes will open their 2011 season on June 17 with a three game series against their rival, the Williamsport Crosscutters, the Phillies short season Class A affiliate.

Each affiliate of the Pirates and Phillies play in the same league, all the way from short season Class A

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Chase Lyles (13) slides back to first base after attempting to steal second during the Spikes games agaisnt Williamsport last summer. with the Spikes and Crosscutters, to the Indianapolis Indians and the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in the International League, one step below the majors.

Dambach said this allows for a competitive rivalry to be started for a lot of players at the Class A level, many of whom will face each other as they move up the ladder to dif-

ferent minor league classes.

“The connection and the rivalry is fun for the front office and the fan base because of the proximity,” Dambach said. “It’s a fun rivalry, it’s not a heated rivalry, with a great geographic partner in the Crosscutters.”

To email reporter: sjp5260@psu.edu

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Trip to Greenland expected to be ‘adventure of a lifetime’ dynamics in time and space.

The Ph.D. student I specifically work with is investigating the manner in which community composihough I majored in biology tion and dynamics are influenced with an ecology focus, I by both tropic interactions and clidon't consider myself a mate. Essentially we're looking at quintessential outthe possibility of shifts in commudoor-sy person. nities due to warmer, longer sumYes, I appreciate mers. nature, camping I stumbled upon the lab when and hiking. But I the TA for my biology class was also appreciate looking for research assistants. fine jewelry and The class we were in — Bio450W foreign cars.

(Field Biology) — was the first Nevertheless, in two weeks I'm MY OPINION biology class I took during my Penn State career where I felt like leaving on an Air the professor genuinely cared Force cargo plane about his students and our learnto spend the summer in Greenland. In a tent. Without elec- ing.

A lot of times in the biology tricity and running water.

Now why is a girl like me opting department — and many others, — and even paying — to spend the I'm sure — professors seem more interested in their research than summer in Greenland, you ask?

Especially since Greenland is cov- students.

Bio450W — taught by Chris Uhl ered in ice but Iceland is very nice (thank you D2: The Mighty Ducks). who also teaches BiSci003 For the "adventure of a lifetime." (Environmental Science), a great GN for anyone in need of one — During the fall of my senior wasn't like that. The course year I got involved with a lab at Penn State researching ecological enabled us to read articles and

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papers and then to discuss them in a small class setting. It also involved camping and hiking trips and other activities promoting selfdiscovery intertwined with ecology.

Bio450W made me realize that sustainability and climate change are things I care about; It forced me to take a step back and think about things like alternative energy, eating locally and unlearning rather than stressing about grades and always focusing on the future.

By taking the course I learned to enjoy the present and the world around me, rather than to constantly spin my wheels; It opened my eyes to life outside suburbia and my upper-middle class lifestyle. And now by going to Greenland I'll actually have a hands-on role in investigating the reality that is climate change.

For the past two semesters I've sorted, measured, dried and weighed caterpillars with the longterm goal of seeing whether there's a relationship between their size and the warmer climate.

Instead of spending my summer in the lab, I'll be collecting samples

for the next undergrad to analyze.

Getting everything squared away for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity hasn't been easy.

In fact, it's meant deferring my graduation, which was supposed to be in May, and enrolling in a onecredit summer course, which I was thankfully able to find through the Penn State World Campus, saving me tons of money.

Fortunately for me my employer allowed me to delay my start date in order to go to Greenland.

That's when I knew this wasn't a research assistantship to pass up.

It's also meant purchasing a slew of clothing and gear for the elements including a zero-degree down sleeping bag, lots of merino wool layers and enough oatmeal and Cliff bars to sustain me for six weeks (yuck).

Even so, it's an incredible opportunity. Greenland is a climate change Mecca, and doing international research is something most scientists would kill for.

Especially right out of college.

And even if it does mean going six weeks without my pearls.

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Allison Jackovitz is trading in her pearls and cashmere sweaters for a summer in Greenland.

Allison Jackovitz is a senior majoring in biology and was the assistant copy chief.

Her email address is amj5152@psu.edu.

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Outdoor dining provides ideal date locations

By Courtney Warner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Summer is a season symbolic of love and growth. Whether it be growth of scenery or the budding of relationships, here are some convenient ideas on how to spend special time with that special someone.

Summer is also the perfect time to get out doors and enjoy the summer sun and cool nights.

Taste of Europe Herwigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Austrian Bistro 132 W. College Ave. For those who dream of the lights in Paris or the opera in Sydney, those with taste buds and personality that yearns for a piece of Europe, I implore you to go to

the downtown restaurant Herwigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Austrian Bistro.

While the food is delicious, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the atmosphere that is so attractive.

Whether it be the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murals of Austria or the retractable wall that borders the front and allows customers to eat in a semi pen air environment, the real European custom comes from the employees who scowl and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let you leave the restaurant until you have eaten all of your food.

The environment is fun, the food is different, but good. So save a couple thousand dollars and a trip to Austria for a local replication of the European site.

The restaurant advertises an authentic menu for the meat lovers and vegetarians.

The Adam and Eve The Arboretum What better way to spend the summer than outside at the arboretum? This place, though clichĂŠ, really is magical. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enchanted by the fountains or the lights, by night the beautiful flowers and shrubbery will win you over. Grab a blanket, make some sandwiches and just relax at undoubtedly the prettiest place on campus. The best thing about spending time in the arboretum is that you can bring outside activities like cards, kite flying and bubbles. Though you are all â&#x20AC;&#x153;oldâ&#x20AC;? now, nobody ever falls out of love with childhood memories and toys. The arboretum gives couples a chance to have fun and do things that couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done in a restaurant.

Ryan Ulsh/Collegian Not to mention itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free. Cute and Those over 21 sit out at Cafe 210 West.

Large crowds come out with warm priceless, literally itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a win-win, summery weather. but remember sunscreen.

Sex Appeal Inferno Brick Oven and Bar 340 E. College Ave. When I went here with my friend during our first weekend here, what caught my eye was the fact that the design of the restaurant looked fiery and sexy. At night, it is easily the most eye-catching eatery on the street as a graphic fire lights up its sign. The fact that they have patio seating and the retractable front walls like Herwigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a plus. Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like a breeze hitting them in the pits of hell? If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an outside person, the inside is sexy, sexy, and sexy. The colors are mod and stealth. The seats are comfortable.

The food is delicious. The only set back is bringing your wallet.

Unless you buy water, there are no such things as free refills here.

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Customers enjoy a sunny afternoon outside Inferno in downtown State College

Indian caverns 5374 Indian Trail, Spruce Creek, Pa. 16683 This is a date for those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind spending a little more for a good time. This venue is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A trip to the Indian Caverns is 30 minutes from State College and will cost $13 for adults.

Indulge in some mystery and surprise as you venture through the

natural landscape. Rarely do people have the opportunity to climb inside caves, so get outside of campus and try something new, you might like it. And if the element of spontaneity isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to draw you in, the cave is usually around 56 degrees Fahrenheit so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cool thing to do on a hot day, no pun intended.

For those who can drink

Cafe 210 West W. College Ave. Cafe 210 West is the hottest spot in town for those who are 21 and older.

Every day you can walk by the joint and see both the inside and outside packed with people from front to back. Its menu offers simple bar food like burgers and fries, the beerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheap and plentiful and they always have live music.

One of the owners, JR Mangan, and his band, the JR and Natalie band, performed at THON. Cafe 210 West offers good music, cheap beer and simplicity, but a very fun and always packed scene.

Everyone who goes to Penn State will at least go to Cafe 210 West three times during their college career so why fight fate? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waiting.

To email reporter: clw5320@psu.edu

And for after dinner 2000 Degrees 202 W. College Ave. Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What-A-Blast Laser Tag 111 Sowers St. Hours: Sunday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Northland Bowl & Recreation Center 1521 Martin St. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday 10a.m. to midnight Tussey Mountain Fun Center 301 Bear Meadow Road, Boalsburg, Pa. Hours:Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Happy Valley Minigolf 890 South Atherton St. see website for hours. www.happyvalleyminigolf.com

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PSU offers chance for adventure getaways

By Matt Howland COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Rock climbing, camping and whitewater rafting — three activities that most Penn State students wouldn’t know how or where to do.

Many students don’t even know about the opportunities they have at their fingertips, rising senior and Penn State Adventure Recreation trip leader Brian Goldman said.

The Adventure Rec program offers students the chance to get outdoors this summer and enjoy the weather, all while doing activities that may be beyond their usual comfort zone.

“All the time we have people on our trips that are seniors and they’ll say, ‘Man I wish found out about this freshman year but no one told me about it, and now I’m graduating,’ ” Goldman said.

This summer, Adventure Rec is offering a rock-climbing trip to West Va., a fly-fishing trip to Spruce Creek, Pa., and camping and white-

water rafting trips also in Pennsylvania.

“The rock climbing trips are my favorite. Our backpacking trips are also a lot of fun because there’s more of a group dynamic,” Goldman said. “Whitewater rafting trips, I mean those are obviously a blast.”

Goldman said Adventure Rec’s trips provide a great experience that is fun for everyone who participates. On a whitewater-rafting trip in the spring, one of the students looked over to the side and realized Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was in the next raft, Goldman said.

Adventure Rec coordinator Jeff Chismar said no matter what the trip is, the goal is to make sure every participant has fun.

To that end, the programs’ trips are all geared toward beginners, but with opportunities for more experienced outdoorsmen as well, Chismar said.

“Our goal is basically the fun factor,” Chismar said. “We want to pro-

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“I’ve never had someone not enjoy one of the trips that I’ve been on,” Brian Goldman Recreation trip leader

vide an opportunity for students to get outdoors [and] experience something they might not be able to do otherwise.”

Summer would seem to be an ideal opportunity for Penn State students to take advantage of some of their free time and try something new outdoors.

With State College finally getting some warm weather after a cold winter, Goldman said the summer months will be a good time for students to get out and try one of Adventure Rec’s outdoor trips.

He also pointed out other advantages to the weekend trips, which are all led by students.

“You can have the time to get away from your schoolwork or whatever else is weighing you

down,” Goldman said. “It’s a way to get out into nature and appreciate nature.”

Goldman said he’s a passionate rock climber and that rock climbing provides the perfect escape from the daily grind of schoolwork.

“You’re so focused when you’re rock climbing on the rocks themselves, it’s almost like meditation,” he said. “It shuts out everything else in the world.”

Chismar emphasized, however, Adventure Rec’s trips aren’t only for experienced climbers like Goldman.

The program’s main goal is to attract newcomers and show them a good time doing an adventurous activity outdoors for what may be their first time.

“It’s a really great way for them to get started and at least experience it,” Chismar said.

The coordinator also pointed out that students almost always have fun on the trips, regardless of their experience level — whether they’ve never set foot in a forest or if they scale cliffs in their free time.

Chismar said students usually rate the trips 4.5 or higher out of 5 on the evaluations given out after each trip.

Goldman agreed, saying the main goal of each of the trips is just for students to have fun, and most everyone does.

“I’ve never had someone not enjoy one of the trips that I’ve been on,” Goldman said. “Because the leaders really do a great job of making sure it’s about people actually enjoying themselves, not just about the activity.”

For more information check out www.athletics.psu.edu/advrec/ind ex.html To email reporter: mdh5169@psu.edu

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Athlete provides advice on staying fit

By Courtney Pruitt

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s summer swiftly approaches, the increase of Penn State students frantically filling the White Building and Rec Hall does not go unnoticed by even the occasional gym-goer. To the dismay of latecomers, fitness classes such as “Full MY OPINION Body Workout” and “Buts n Guts” have lines that seem to stretch infinitely outside Room 6.

If you are one of those latecomers interested in getting fit and staying fit for the summer, I’m writing this column for you.

Yet, attending a school where the social norm encourages late

night binge eating on Canyon Pizza and Grillerz and a rather sedentary lifestyle of sitting and studying, staying fit can prove a never ending quest for the Penn State student.

So in this column, whether you are staying in State College for the summer or heading elsewhere, I will offer you a wellspring of ‘staying fit’ tips I have amassed through my own diet experiments and experience as a competitive gymnast to help you to stay fit for the summer.

Remember though, if you are serious about getting fit and staying fit this summer, you may have to make some sacrifices to your lifestyle. So, instead of naming this column a “Get Fit for the Summer Guide,” I like to think of this column as a “Stay fit for the Summer longer Guide.”

First: Eat. Many people think

that in order to get that perfect “beach bod” this summer you have to stop eating. This is a dangerous misconception. It also is not an effective long-term way to stay fit.

Starving yourself during the day often prescribes late night binges later, leading to weight gain. In addition, eating throughout the day actually could help you lose weight by increasing your metabolism, increasing the rate at which calories are burned. Your golden rule: Eat during the day and avoid snacking at night.

Eat…but healthy. Substitute your fat buffalo sandwhich for a less fat peanut butter sandwich.

Also, try snacking on fruits and veggies instead of chips or crackers. These all natural foods are both lower in calories and in fat.

Also, certain foods, like whole grains, lean meats, beans and legumes, and leafy green vegeta-

bles are much healthier than other foods. In order to stay fit, it is important to know which foods are healthy and to try to substitute those in place of foods higher in saturated fat and calories. For more information on healthy eating there is a plethora of resources online.

Do something active…everyday.

Go for a run in the morning, play a game of volleyball with friends during the day or go for a long walk before sunset. Becoming active everyday will not only make you feel better, but is proven to increase your metabolism and burn calories, keeping you fit.

Recap: Make exercise a daily habit.

Chug, chug, chug…water. If you are serious about staying fit this summer, cutting down on drinking sugary sodas and alcohol and replacing them with water will

work miracles for both your “bod” and your overall energy. Drinking a lot of water is proven to lead to weight loss, while drinking soda and alcohol is proven to have the opposite effect. Sorry tailgaters, but drinking beer is partially the reason the “freshman fifteen” exists. I myself gave up the weekend ritual for a mere 40 days during the Lenten season and was amazed how much fitter I looked and felt.

Ultimately, “staying fit” this summer is not a quick fix but a lifestyle change. If you plan on engaging in football festivities in the fall then this change will help you at least during the summer months.

Courtney Pruitt is a sophomore majoring in philosophy and journalism and is a Collegian administration reporter. Her email address is cep5129@psu.edu

Farmers market offers cheap products, easy recipes

By Courtney Warner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Summer — the season where students are protected from fatal slips on ice, skin-chapping temperatures and avalanche-quality amounts of snow.

But, one of the best things about summer doesn’t just lie in July’s Arts Fest, but the local markets where people can stroll downtown in their favorite sunglasses and sundresses taking in the butterflies, sun and scenery. While also shopping for some locally grown, nutritious fruit.

Local markets are abundant in the Centre Region, with several within driving distance of State College.

The cheapest and most convenient for both on campus and off campus students who don’t wish to spend more money than they have to, is the one on Locust Lane in downtown State College, which represents more than 10 local sources of produce, spices, fruits, deserts and flowers.

The downtown market runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Friday

between May 6 and November 18.

For more information on the market visit http://www.statecollegefarmers.com/.

With fresh produce come fresh recipes.

Most of the ingredients for these refreshing recipes can be bought inexpensively at markets. Get your daily servings of nutrition with these fun recipes:

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Blend all ingredients (except lemonade) briefly with half a glassful of crushed ice and pour To email reporter: clw5320@psu.edu into a highball glass.

Add lemonade, garnish with fruit, add straws and serve.

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Yields 1 serving 1/2 cup fresh strawberries  1/4 cup pineapple juice  1/4 cup orange juice  1/4 cup sour melon liqueur  1/2 cup ice cubes  1 strawberry, for garnish Place 1/2 cup of strawberries into the container of a blender, and puree. Pour in the pineapple juice, orange juice, melon liqueur and ice cubes. Blend just until slushy. Pour into a tall glass, and garnish with a whole strawberry.

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Yields 6 servings 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon chopped red onion  1 tablespoon fresh cilantro  1 garlic clove, minced  1 tablespoon olive oil  Dash salt  Dash pepper  Tortilla chips

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, Cucumber salad garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Yields 8 servings Refrigerate until serving. Serve 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup white sugar with tortilla chips.  4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar Bruschetta 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Yields 12 servings 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 3 cloves minced garlic In a large bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar seasoned salt. Mix in the cucumber  1/4 cup fresh basil slices, tossing to coat. 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper These five recipes and others are Bread  2 cups shredded mozzarella great ways to eat local food in a tasty, but still healthy, manner. cheese Remember to vary up what specific fruits and vegetables you eat in In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried toma- order to get a variety of nutrients.

Most of all, have fun with it! toes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.

Toast the bread until slightly brown.

Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the bread slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.

Microwave until the cheese is melted.

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Reporter finds personal nature oasis said of watching the project unfold. “It’s been a great and satisfying experience.”

You are not supposed to take Luckily for me, the Arboretum pictures at Penn State’s opened just in time for me to see Arboretum, but I took one anyway. it my freshman year.

But that’s I’m from Chicago, so I’m not an before I knew the outdoors person. But I have spent rules. a considerable amount of time at You see, it was the Arboretum. Like the time I got June 27, 2010 — into an almost deadly argument my first day at with someone on my floor over the Penn State as a summer and decided to blow off student. some steam by talking about life I decided to go MY OPINION at the Arboretum with my roomfor a run (a daily mate and the kids who lived next goal of mine that door to me. quickly disappeared) that first That was around 1 a.m., long night at college and with no idea after the Arboretum’s closing time where I was going, somehow of “at dusk,” according to the sign ended up at the Arboretum. at the entrance of the botanical I would be lying if I said my garden. thoughts were filled with the Actually, I’ve gone to the Arboretum’s beauty and wonderArboretum a few times in the ment, because I was actually dead of night. And even though thinking, “What the hell is this it’s against the rules, I couldn’t place?” help it.

And now, almost a year later, I Even at night, I could still make refer to the Arboretum as “my out all the Arboretum’s colors place.” from its over 17,000 plants that I Sitting across from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, the knew so well from the times I was there during the day.

Arboretum’s first phase of conThe intimidating darkness, struction — the H.O. Smith croaking of bugs and overpowerBotanical Gardens — wasn’t ing smell of wet Earth wasn’t opened until 2009, after nearly 10 going to stop me from getting to years of planning, Kim Steiner, Arboretum director and Professor the benches next to the Margery Enes Smith Soaring Waters founof forest biology said. tain.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” Steiner

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Courtesy of Micah Wintner

Wintner took this picture of the arboretum on his first day as a Penn State student.

It’s from those benches that you look out at Park Avenue, separated from East Halls and the Smeal College of Business by a vast expanse of field on which the Arboretum is planned to expand, Steiner said.

Office of Physical Plant spokesperson Paul Ruskin said he was not sure when the Arboretum

would be fully complete, saying it even might never be finished and is an “ever growing green institution.”

And what about that picture I took my first time at the Arboretum on June 27, 2010, the picture of the sunset seen from overlook pavilion, at the head of the Arboretum. I’ve changed since

taking that picture.

And in respect for the most relaxing place on campus, I won’t violate the Arboretum’s photography policy again.

Micah Wintner is a freshman in the division of undergraduate studies and is a Collegian administration reporter. His email address is maw5438@psu.edu.

Welch Pool to reopen for summer season

By Matt Morgan COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

After a rededication ceremony and a “first splash,” the William L. Welch Community Swimming Pool will reopen on May 28 to provide a place for State College residents to cool off during the hot summer months.

The pool, named after the father of late State College Mayor Bill Welch, was closed last year for renovation.

This year, visitors will see a completely redone complex, Centre Region Parks and Recreation

If you go What: Welch Community Swimming Pool reopening When: May 28 Aquatics Supervisor Todd Roth said.

Centre Region Parks and Recreation office manager Chrissy Kisslak said the rededication ceremony will include a raising of the flag and a countdown to the “first splash” — the moment when

everyone will be allowed to jump in the pool.

Opening day is free for everyone and admission for the first week will be $1 a day, she said. Kisslak said after the renovations, the pool will be a very hot spot for people who want to cool off.

“I guess the most exciting part about this pool is it has so much to offer for the little children,” she said. “It’s almost a destination now.”

But, she said it will provide fun for all ages. There will be a separate lap pool, a pavilion area with picnic tables and two family chang-

ing areas. State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham agreed that the pool will be an asset to the community.

“I think it will be appreciated by a great number of people and is a terrific resource that will serve our community,” she said.

Penn State student Monica Simon worked at a public pool for the past six summers and said she thinks they can be positive for the community.

“I definitely think that if they are taken care of and have good people working for them it’s a nice place to take your family,” Simon (junior-

public relations and psychology) said.

Simon said she hasn’t made any concrete plans to go to the pool, but it would be a change of pace from the normal Penn State pools.

“It would be nice to get out of the Penn State bubble,” she said. “A pool that would be less crowded would be nice.”

Kisslak said the pool will be open from May 28 to September 5. The hours are 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

To email reporter: mbm5143@psu.edu

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Annual festival provides stage for artists

By Alyse Horn COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Over 125,000 people will migrate to the downtown area of State College during July 13-17 for the 44th annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.

Featuring 300 vendors, 17 performances, sidewalk art and food, festival planners are gearing up.

But Arts Fest got it’s start long before it filled downtown’s streets.

It was the summer of 1967 when the Festival of the Arts first came to life. Then Governor Raymond Shafer cut the ribbon along with his grandson signaling the birth of Festival of the Arts. Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture as well as the State College Chamber of Commerce, the festival lasted for a total of nine days.

The first artists that participated in the festival hung their work along the stone wall that covers the southern border of Old Main lawn.

Anyone and everyone who wanted to share their art could put it on display for the public.

Today, the festival lasts a total of five days with the first day dedicated for children and youth to sell their art. Adults and children alike must submit applications to prove their talent and have the privilege of selling their work at the arts festival.

Though many other art festivals throughout the country do not have a Children and Youth Day, it has proven to be very popular with Arts Fest. Director of Development for the festival Diane Bloom said 250 kids set up sales booths on the opening day.

“It may not be the first, but it’s the best,” Bloom said.

When choosing where to set up the artists, there is a specific route that the booths follow. Locations can be found on campus and off campus on College Avenue, Allen Street, Fairmount Street, Fraser Street, Pollock Avenue and Burrowes Street.

“Artists can request where they want to be.” Executive director for Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Rick Bryant said. “People typically want to be in the same spot they’ve had in the past if

If you go What: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Where: Downtown State College When: July 14-17, Children and Youth Day July 13 Details: Most events are free but some require the purchase of a button. Buttons are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and above and can be purchased online or at the festival. they’ve been here before so customers know where they are.”

But placing the vendors is no easy task, Bryant used to be in charge of giving the 300 vendors a home during the festival, but then handed the task down to Operations Manager Carol Baney because of her efficient ways.

When placing the vendors around State College, a strategic plan must also be used because “people want to be near their friends, but you don’t want to put artists with similar work next to each other,” Bryant said.

In choosing musical performances for the Festival of the Arts, affordability and technical ability is taken into consideration as well as what attendees would like to hear.

“We would like to have the Rolling Stones, but we can’t afford them and they would probably cause a brown out in State College,” Bryant said.

One band that has come back to perform year after year at Arts Fest is the musical group Cartoon.

Falling into the genre of folk/pop, this is a band that has consistently been one of the most popular bands to perform at the Festival of the Arts. This year they will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 15 in the Schwab Auditorium.

Baney also said the food vendors that participate in the Festival are an important part and there’s always a variety.

“We like to mix up the menus a bit so we don’t have all the same food,” Baney said.

Baney, who has worked for the festival for the past 15 years, helps coordinate more than just the

artist’s booths. She coordinates food vendors, performers, volunteer applications and physical arrangements.

An underlying factor that immensely helps the Festival of the Arts tick is the some 1,200 volunteers that donate their time to make the five-day event run like clockwork.

Almost every volunteer who applies to help out at the Festival finds his or her niche. Although, “we’re hesitant if they can’t find The Corner Room,” Baney said.

Usually working in two to three hour shifts, volunteers take on the tasks of guiding visitors around the Festival, selling buttons and merchandise, and help setup the Festival before it starts as well as take it down once the event is over.

Students looking to help out can also apply to be a Festival Ambassador. His or her job is to walk around the Festival and spot artists who display a special flag that indicates they need to leave their booth for 15-20 minutes. The ambassador watches the artist’s booth for them while they take a quick break.

Another important volunteer position is found in the group called, “The Proud, The Few, The Trash Crew.” These volunteers maintain cleanliness in the Festival by cleaning up trash seen around the streets and also emptying the trash and recycling bins.

Cleaning up the public’s mess is not limited to just “The Trash Crew.”

“If something falls down, or there is vomit in the street we have to clean it up,” Bryant said. “A volunteers job is very physically demanding.”

Sponsorships also play a great part is making the Festival come to life. Starting in February and lasting right up until the festival in July, sponsorships are searched for and accepted.

Bloom, who is in charge of dealing with sponsors, said each day 10-15 sponsors are making the commitment to help fund the Festival. Even with the daily devotion from supporters, it has been difficult to fill the voids for funding.

“With the economy the way its been, finding money is the hardest

part to help fund [the Festival],” Bloom said.

For Baney, the most difficult part of planning the Festival is working around the weather. Depending on Mother Nature, alterations usually need to be made throughout the event catering to the mood of the weather.

“A lot of things are beyond our control,” Bryant said. “The unknown is the hardest.”

In 2005, Bryant’s first year directing the festuval, a tow truck crushed his leg the day before the Festival. Baney had to step up and take control while Bryant was wounded. Even with his injury, Bryant could not keep his mind off of the Festival and kept checking in constantly to make sure everything was running smoothly.

That type of dedication is what makes the Festival of the Arts such a well-rounded event, Bryant said.

“Not nearly as many [artists] would register if they didn’t have a good time,” Bryant said.

But Arts Fest has fun for everyone. One of the greatest joys for Bryant is seeing the “young people dancing and singing” in the streets to the different performances and enjoying the artwork. Something that makes Arts Fest unique is the interaction with the university.

“People like to come to a college

campus. It’s attractive and park like,” Bryant said.

“We get tons of cooperation from the borough and Penn State, we couldn’t do it without them.”

This year, the adult application deadline for the Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition was January 5. Along with the applications, artists needed to submit five images of their artwork. Bryant said five art experts were chosen to judge the applicant’s artwork during the third week in February.

Usually the applications average from 900-1,000 each year. This year, there were almost 1,100 applications with only 300 spots available for vendors.

The judges “sit in a room for a day and a half looking at about 5,000 pictures,” Bryant said. “The highest scores get in, the lowest scores don’t.”

The Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale application deadline is June 24.

Artists must be between the ages of eight and 18 and live or have relatives living within any of the centrally located Pennsylvania counties.

All of their artwork must be original and cannot be produced with the help of an adult or art kits.

To email reporter: amh5470@psu.edu

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A Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts attendee admires work created by a local artist.

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UHS to provide care throughout summer

By Mike Still COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

JJ Hue has big plans for this summer.

Hue (sophmore-chemistry) is signed up to take two classes at University Park â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but his summer doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end there. Once class ends, Hue will be doing research with the Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

With the workload heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking on, Hue hopes to still make time to go outside and enjoy the Central Pennsylvania weather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This summer, I plan on playing a lot of sports and going on bike rides, along with other activities, all of which have some risk involved,â&#x20AC;?

Hue said.

If Hue or any other member of the student population at Penn State sprains an ankle playing basketball or takes a spill running this summer, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in good hands.

Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Health Services recently announced its schedule for the summer, and will be open five days a week to serve students seeking medical help.

May 2 - Aug. 19 UHS hours Allergy Clinic: Mondays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

UHS: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;UHS does specialize in the needs of college students,â&#x20AC;? Beth Blew, UHS marketing manager, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Which is one of the things that makes our services unique.â&#x20AC;?

UHS began its summer operating hours May 2 and will continue on the schedule through Friday, August 19.

During the summer, UHS will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The clinic will also be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Weekend hours arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offered

during the summer, but Saturday hours will resume on Aug. 20.

Clinical Services, located on the fourth floor of the Student Health Center, will also offer care during the summer.

Blew said that while there are generally less students on campus, UHS still treats a variety of different students during the summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do serve summer camps,â&#x20AC;?

Blew said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a student is injured at a summer camp, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help them.

We see graduate students, we see international students, students that are just starting in the summer and students from LEAP [Learning Edge Academic Program].â&#x20AC;?

Blew added that many students come in during the summer for allergy treatments.

Tom Ruane/Collegian The Allergy Clinic will remain open on the third floor with limited A volunteer with HealthWorks helps out at the Penn State University hours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to Health Services Student Health Fair earlier this year. UHS will be open this 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. summer Monday through Friday. until 11a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knowing the UHS will be there lot, so having a reliable health cenHue said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been to UHS before and has always found their services for everything from a sprained ter is definitely reassuring.â&#x20AC;? very helpful, something he said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ankle to the common cold is good to know,â&#x20AC;? Hue said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Injuries happen a To email reporter: mas5860@psu.edu very glad to have.

Freshman ready for study abroad experience mail. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keen on adding anything else to my plate.

But thanks to the support of my parents, a stimulating Spanish â&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always known studying abroad would be for me â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but class, a strong desire to complete a Spanish minor and a fair amount when the time came to make of foresight â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I dove in headfirst. that statement a Two months later, my computer reality, this background is a screen-shot of my European flight confirmation: Washington, wannabe had secD.C., to Madrid; Madrid to Seville. ond thoughts.

While abroad Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be working Although it pains through a program called CC-CS: me to admit it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Center for Cross-Cultural Mom and Dad, this Study. Through the center, I will be oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I am actually quite a MY OPINION placed with a family in downtown Seville, with whom Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll live with for home-body, and by eight-week program. mid-March, it set in that the For the first three weeks, I will thought of traveling thousands of take an intensive Spanish class, miles to a foreign country when I was still 200 miles away from home and for the remainder of my time in Seville, I will have an internship wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too appealing. in the field of my choice.

Also, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be real. I knew what Because I am an Education the process would entail â&#x20AC;&#x201D; lots of Public Policy major, I have essays to write, lots of signatures requested an internship with an to obtain, and lots of envelopes to

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education organization. Most likely, this will take the form of teaching in a school, though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get more details in the coming weeks.

But I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just be studying and working. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m expecting a highlight of the month of June to be a weekend trip to the beaches of the Algarve, Portugal, exploring caves and grottos and taking in what are supposedly â&#x20AC;&#x153;magical sunsetsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m skeptical that anything could beat the late-afternoon view on West Rt. 99.

In July, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend a weekend in and around Granada, MĂĄlaga, and the Mediterranean Coast, and for my 19th birthday, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in the quaint and historic town of Ronda, where Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles lived and attained inspiration for some of their work.

To say I am excited would be an understatement. I have a widget counting down to my departure date, and when things get a little

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as Will Ferrell wonders what to do to act like an adult in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Step Brothers,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I wonder what I should do to effectively live in Europe for eight weeks.â&#x20AC;? slow in the SiSu study room (read: when I am in the mood to procrastinate on studying for finals) I venture to YouTube and search for videos of the places Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be going.

But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a part of me that is, well, scared.

Just as Will Ferrell wonders what to do to act like an adult in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Step Brothers,â&#x20AC;? I wonder what I should do to effectively live in Europe for eight weeks.

Do I use my normal cell phone with a calling card, or get one over there? As a female, where and when will it be safe to walk alone?

And perhaps most importantly: will it be socially acceptable to

attack Spanish tapas with the same vigor that I attack American nachos?

With these questions in mind, I will excitedly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but somewhat anxiously â&#x20AC;&#x201D; set out for Seville at the end of May. But not before I pack up all my favorite and most American tshirts: Obama â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08, Washington Capitals, and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you guessed it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penn State football.

Just for good measure.

Julia Kern is a freshman majoring education public policy and is a Collegian administration reporter. Her email address is jmk5817@psu.edu.

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Entertainment thrives despite fewer students

By Mike Hricik COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER

Most of the students are gone.

The streets are deserted. And so are many of the buildings.

But that doesn’t mean this summer in State College will be one without any entertainment. Far from it. Here’s a rundown of the entertainment scene in Happy Valley for the summer months.

Galleries and Museums

The HUB-Robeson Center, one of the most popular buildings on campus, also hosts art exhibits in its HUB-Robeson Galleries on the building’s first floor.

“Undergrads should visit the galleries to discover what Penn State has to offer in the arts,” Communications Assistant Jenna Kunkel-Gill said. “So many students go through their four years here as undergraduates and don’t even know we are here.”

This summer, the galleries will host works by photographer Scott Hallinan and a few Penn State students, Kunkel-Gill said.

The Palmer Museum of Art will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Chloe Elmer/Collegian

“So many undergraduates don’t even know we are here”

This one’s the granddaddy of them all — the 2011 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.

This year’s celebration of the arts will occur from July 13 to July 17.

With its nearly 45 years of existence, Arts Fest draws many people to State College.

Arts Fest consists of sidewalk sales featuring artists from around the country, art competitions, Italian street painting, sand sculpture, live music performances, a variety of food venders and more centered around the Allen Street area. (Don’t forget to pick up your Collegian for up to the minute coverage of Arts Fest.)

Artistic Horizon, 219 S. Patterson

Arts Fest

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Jack Rayman, 66, of State College, Street, is the go-to place in views photos in a gallery in the HUB. State College for art classes outside

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Student group provides adven- University Health Services is here ture trips for enthusiasts of all to help with its summer services, see levels, see page 20. page 4.

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Inside Collegian Magazine Summer weather gives outdoor Town prepares as annual festival restaurants an extra appeal for approaches, see page 24. special dates, see page 10.

Jenna Kunkel-Gill HUB-Robeson Galleries Communications Assistant

The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., is Penn State’s hub for theater and film throughout the year. In addition to the releases of indie movies like “Certified Copy” and “Kill the Irishman” as well as performances by a local children’s musical performance troupe Singing on State in March, there are some notable acts coming to the theater in the summer, State Theatre Marketing Director Kristy Cyone said.

On June 25, Gaelic Storm will make a tour stop at the State Theatre, promoting its newest chart-topping album “Cabbage.”

On July 31, Dweezil Zappa, son of avant-garde rock legend Frank Zappa, will perform his father’s hits with a newly assembled band in the long-running concert entitled “Zappa Plays Zappa.”

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Children play under the Dumping Buckets at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.

Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower throughout the summer . of the university. and the State “[We] offer art classes for chil- Auditorium To email reporter: mjh5507@psu.edu announce events dren to adults, besides our special- Theatre ized various programs in the arts for teens and adults with disabilities,” Artistic Horizon Coordinator Michele Rojas-Rivera HUB-Robeson Galleries said.

241 HUB-Robeson Center Call Rojas-Rivera at 814-234-3441 (814)-865-2563 for a full schedule of Artistic Horizon programming.

Web: http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries/ The Center for Arts and Crafts Palmer Museum of Art offers ongoing classes that will not Curtin Road be reflected on student transcripts throughout the summer.

(814)-865-7672 Students can register for Web: http://www.palmermuseum.psu.edu/index.html classes in 003 Ritenour or call The State Theatre 814-863-0611 for more details, according to the university 130 W. College Ave. website.

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