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EXTREME MAKEOVER: STOKES STUDENT CENTER

By Melissa Roberts By the time students return for the fall semester the Stokes Student Center Lounge will have a brand new look. A new grill called Sandella’s will be available to students as a late night option. The grill will have pizza, sandwiches, coffee and other snacks.

“I’m excited! I’m just happy to have another year to experience it,” junior Haley Carter said.

Next year the cafeteria will not be open for late night. Instead students will have “Flex Dollars” to spend in Sandella’s. In addition, there will be more entertainment options in the lounge. In the area of the bookstore there will be a student-staffed game room.

“The game room will not only provide recreation for students, but also new work study opportunities,” Demond Hairston, Director of Student Development, explained.

Game equipment will be available until midnight every night. The room will have foosball, pool, air hockey and televisions. The grill and gaming spots will extend to half of the space of the current student lounge layout.

“I am very happy to see Pfeiffer improving their appearance to attract new people,” sophomore Tripp Moore said.

“I’m excited to see the changes Pfeiffer is making in order to modernize

the campus. The renovations for Stokes will improve student life and make Pfeiffer a more appealing place for visiting students,” sophomore Sarah Koon said. “[It] will enhance the Student Center and Student Services and hopefully create a comfortable atmosphere for all,” Director of Facilities Sharon Bard said.

In addition, there will be a counter with Internet and plugs for computers to charge. Most programming will be moved to the Community Room on the top floor of Stokes. Stay tuned to The Falcon’s Eye Facebook page over the summer for updates on the renovations.

FURY OVER FOOD

By Mary Lindsaye Boyd New meal plans were unveiled at the first April SGA meeting, but students have voiced many concerns with the changes. The new plans eliminate “Late Night”, exchange meals, and shut down the Knapp Sac on the North Side of campus. They are replacing these with Flex

Dollars and a new snack bar in Stokes.

“I think that currently the meal plans they presented are not good enough for commuter students. I don’t have time to go to the cafeteria with my schedule. I’ll need something quick so not having that

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many flex dollars and having all of these cafeteria meals that are going to be wasted is not going to work out,” junior Jessica Poole said.

Students are concerned with the cost of the new plans as well.

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NEWS ASBESTOS ANXIETY

By Shea McDonnell Long-term exposure to asbestos can cause individuals to develop serious illnesses, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. The basement of Ervin has signs hanging from the ceilings saying to beware that there are materials containing asbestos.

“The signs are up as a warning. There is material there, it is not loose or hazardous but we have the warnings up for workers, so that if they go to break into a pipe or something they know they cannot do that without

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having abatement done. All the asbestos in the basement is wrapped and contained, there is nothing that can harm anything. It is only when the cover is broken that it can harm anyone,” Director of Facilities Sharon Bard said.

Although there are signs to warn students who actually enter the basement , residents are not informed before moving in that if the material is somehow cut loose they could potentially be in danger.

“Frankly I didn’t know about it, but it makes me a little bit scared. I mean I don’t go down there

us,” freshman Lucas “Yogi” James said.

Senior Amanda Kidd is not only concerned with the financial aspect of the revisions, but is also very worried about getting the nutrition she needs to stay healthy.

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anyway, but I don’t want any of my residents or those on other floors to potentially get sick from it. It’s a bit of an eye-opener to only now be informed of it,” said an Ervin RA who wished to remain anonymous.

“I didn’t even know there was anything down there, but I mean I’m not really surprised to hear it,” Ervin resident Rodd Baxley said.

Should students be informed before move in date about asbestos in their residence hall? Log on to The Falcon’s Eye Facebook page to share your opinion.

Picture By Tyler Smith “I have multiple food allergies and cannot eat most processed foods. Most snack bars do not carry allergy friendly foods. Maybe this new meal plan idea is more cost effective for the school.

But I see no benefit for people with medical and allergy needs. It seems like the school is trying to take more money from us and no one cares about the voice of the students,” Kidd said.

Getting rid of “Late Night” has especially raised questions, particularly with student athletes and Education majors whose classes do not end until after dinner.

“The new restaurant they are building sounds

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great. The only thing that concerns me is when athletes have late practice and the caf is closed, will this new restaurant have enough of a variety for us to eat it several nights for dinner throughout the year?” junior Samantha Maness questioned.

“I take medicine at night that I have to eat food with. At Late Night in the cafe I can get fruit, a salad, and if need be a piece of meat, or eggs,” Kidd said.

“Our hope is the new meal plan options will give the students the variety and flexibility they have been requesting,” Director of Facilities Sharon Bard said.

“Why were we not asked before the meal plans

changed? Do we not get a voice in where our money is spent and how our nutrition needs are met? Not everyone can eat processed foods. Not everyone lives a life without food allergies or other special dietary needs. Not everyone can make it across campus to the cafe at lunch. Not everyone can make it to the cafe for dinner. Apparently not everyone matters when it comes to meal plans for 2012 – 2013,” Kidd added.

Let us know how you feel about the new meal plans on our Facebook page.

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NEWS HANDLING THE HOUSING PROCESS

By Angela Hunt This is a busy and stressful time of year.

Students are starting to focus on meeting deadlines and studying for exams. But that is not the only thing on our minds. We also have to worry about where we will live next year and if we can find a suitable roommate.

“Students received information about housing selection in several different formats,” says Rebecca McQueen, Director of Residence Life. “Emails, handouts under their residence hall doors, a bulletin board on every residence hall floor, floor meetings, the Residence Life Facebook page, and the Res Life Twitter.”

If this is true, then why are students still left

confused and complaining about the housing process?

“Well, I blame the RA’s for that,” says RA Becky Stone. “We are supposed to communicate with our residents about the housing process, but if people still don’t understand they could always ask.”

“I think the biggest frustration I have with the housing selection process for returning students is the unwillingness of some students to pay attention to all the materials and information that were sent out regarding the process,” McQueen said.

Maybe this is the underlying problem; students are just not paying attention.

But they might also just be overwhelmed.

“It is difficult to advertise on this campus,” senior Dawn Watkins said.

“If you post flyers too soon people forget or stop noticing them. And not enough students check email for last minute notifications. There are several departments that constantly send monotonous notices and after seeing the same thing over and over

again students learn to ignore them.”

“My experience with the housing process was easy,” RA Karla Topete said.

“If you attend hall meetings, read your emails, and ask questions, you should have no problems. And Rebecca McQueen always has her door open.”

“I think students can help the process by just paying attention, checking their email, and attending floor meetings,” McQueen advised. “At this time we don’t anticipate any changes in the housing process, but welcome suggestions from students.”

NO SUMMER HOUSING

By Christina Sadler Pfeiffer students have received an email informing them there will be no summer housing available this year.

“I planned to work for Francis Center next summer.

It worries me a little that I may have to go and find my own housing when there is plenty of housing right here on campus,” sophomore Alan Allis said.

In years past there

has been an option for students to live on campus in New Hall. Summer housing in an apartment from May 12 to August 4 was available for $830. But not this year.

“When deciding to eliminate summer housing for students, a couple of things went into play. We noticed that over the past few summers, the number of students living on campus for academic reasons was

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incredibly low,” Rebecca McQueen, Director of Residence Life, explained. “ We also need to use as much space on campus as possible for summer camps.”

“My plans to live on campus for this summer were removed with a month’s warning. Being [on campus] is literally a home base to eat and sleep because my summer day is spent representing and working for

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Pfeiffer’s progression, which is something really tough,” junior Alex Ellenburg said.

Ellenburg believes the policy change will hurt the university in the long run.

“I believe there will be a decline in students taking summer courses, which will balance what the University loses with summer housing. However it has been a privilege to live on

campus and privileges are not guaranteed. I understand the financial challenge for Pfeiffer so I appreciate the past three years that I was able to live on campus,” Ellenburg added.

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NEWS LIVING IN NEW HALL

By Shea McDonnell Pfeiffer offers students the ability to live in double dorms, single rooms, and even apartment style living on its Misenheimer campus. Although there are obvious perks to living in New Hall, surprisingly this year there are still a few rooms left open after the housing lottery has ended.

“Living in New Hall offers students the ability to still have the fun of roommates but not have to deal with the confined spaces of the other dorms on campus,” New Hall resident Laura Shea said.

The New Hall apartments on campus offer many improvements over basic dorm life at Pfeiffer.

The apartments allow three individuals the opportunity to share a living space and kitchen, as well as a washer and dryer. Each of the three roommates then has their own room and bathroom. The rooms cost almost $4,000 a semester and only students with above a 3.0 GPA can live in the residence hall.

Many students find the north side to be more convenient because dorms on the north side are closer to many classrooms on the same side. But it is the quieter reputation of the north side that many students enjoy so much.

“Living in Merner, and being an RA there next year, is really different from living on the opposite side of campus by New Hall. Being on the north side I’ve found it to be a lot quieter and only have little disturbances whereas south side has a tendency to get much louder, particularly on weekends,” freshman Luke Janes said.

“As someone who will be an RA, being out of New Hall is so much quieter, and there is a lower possibility of issues to have to deal with,” Rachel McCarthy said.

But some current residents had issues trying to organize their New Hall housing for next year.

“For next year I already had one roommate and we were asking around to find anyone else on our team who would want to live with us. I was shocked by how many people didn’t want to live there. I see the housing there to be worth every penny but a lot of girls said that in these economic times they just didn’t want to spend all the extra money to live there,” Shea said.

Anyone interested in looking to live in New Hall next year should contact Residence Life as soon as possible to inquire about room availability.

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NEWS WORLD HEALTH DAY “As servant leaders, we positively impacted the lives of so many local children.”

-Dr -Dr.. Dawn Lucas

By Ashleigh Gray On March 29th, Richfield Elementary students in grades kindergarten through 5th came to Pfeiffer to participate in World Health Day. Pfeiffer students planned activity stations for the students, including golf, softball, soccer, lacrosse, cup stacking and jump rope. World Health Day was created to inform students about ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“We have over 400 students from Richfield Elementary School and 75 Pfeiffer volunteers,” Dr. Dawn Lucas, Dean of the School of Education, said.

“The coaches and athletes all come out as experts in their field and represent Pfeiffer very well.”

Richfield students spent twenty minutes at each station. Students learned a little about each sport, then practiced the sport for the rest of the time. After leaving Pfeiffer, students returned to their school to listen to guest speakers, such as health care professionals.

“The kids had a great time and learned a lot,” Richfield Elementary School first grade teacher Becca Carter said. “The Pfeiffer staff was very nice, polite and patient. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.”

“As servant leaders, we positively impacted the lives of so many local children,” Lucas added.

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RELAY FOR LIFE “As a former cancer patient, I support Relay a lot.

This will be my first Relay that I am able to attend.” -sophomore Alan Allis.

By Christina Sadler Every year Pfeiffer hosts Relay for Life, an event to help raise funds for cancer research and for Stanly County residents who are battling cancer.

“I would have to say that Relay for Life is important because of the purpose it serves. The fact that it is a fundraiser is extremely important and valuable given the multitude of people diagnosed with cancer,” freshman Taylor Lee said.

Relay for Life takes place throughout the nation.

At Relay for Life one can expect to pledge to walk for 6,

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12 and even up to 24 hours.

In the past Pfeiffer’s Relay for Life has been a 12 hour event, but this year it will be a 6 hour event on April 21st in the Stokes Student Lounge.

“I am really excited about Relay for Life this year! As a former cancer patient, I support Relay a lot.

This will be my first relay that I am able to attend,” sophomore Alan Allis said.

Along with the Pfeiffer Relay, Stanly County hosts a large Relay event at North Stanley High School on May 18th.

“Cancer has affected

almost everyone in some way.

I think Relay is a fantastic way to help fundraise to fight cancer,” sophomore Kelly Buck said.

“It sounds like a great opportunity to raise money for a great cause,” freshman Mary Boyd said.

If you would like to support Pfeiffer’s Relay for Life, you can go to www.relayforlife.org/pfeiffer

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GRADUATION 2012 LIFE AFTER PFEIFFER: GRADUATING SENIORS 2012

By Stacy Guinto-Salinas The time has come for our graduating seniors of 2012 to say goodbye. They have made lifelong friends and will always have memories to remind them of their Pfeiffer family. Our seniors are excited about the new chapter they are about to open in their lives. Some of

them are ready to start working, others are continuing their education at graduate schools. Still others are undecided about their path. The Falcon’s Eye interviewed some of our 2012 graduating seniors and asked them about their plans after graduation.

Aaron Duncan – Religion & Philosophy

“I will be attending graduate school at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. I’ll be getting my Masters in Divinity as well as being a Missions Fellow, so I will be coordinating mission opportunities in the DC area.”

Audra Dingle – Math “I am hoping to find a job in the computer field.”

Ashley Thompson – Psychology “I am going to be moving to South Carolina and starting the graduate program [at] USC.”

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Edward Ramsey – Youth Ministry

Grady Wiley – Youth Ministry

“I am going to be a director of youth ministry at Central United Methodist Church in Mooresville, NC and I’m hoping to change the world eventually.”

“I will be the worship coordinator and youth director at FUMC in Waynesville, NC and at Central UMC in Asheville, NC, and then will attend Princeton Theological Seminary in the fall of 2013.”

Karla Topete – Criminal Justice

Lindsay Megill – Music

“I hope to go back to a community college to complete my basic law enforcement training and then after that apply to the state bureau.”

“I am going to be working at Megill Baptist Church in Concord, NC doing youth and children’s music and saving money to hopefully pursue grad school in the future.”

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GRADUATION 2012

Michael Brown – Psychology

Matt Sexton – Computer Information Systems

“My plans are a little up in the air. I am going to follow some local business connections and if those don’t work out I’ll look at further school.”

“I hope to begin a job somewhere in IT or computer security. I’ve been putting in applications so I hope something comes up soon.”

Will Ezzelle – History & Psychology

Rebecca Stone – Pre-Law & Criminal Justice

“I’ve applied to Pfeiffer’s Family Therapy program so I hope to get in.”

“I am going to law school. I just got accepted to Appalachian School of Law, so hopefully they give me enough money in scholarships.”

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FEATURES HOW TO ACE YOUR EXAMS

By William Ezzelle “I usually study the night before a test, and do a quick review the morning of the test,” senior Stephanie Mitchell said. This form of studying is all too common on college campuses. Every student has used this strategy at some point in their college career, but is it effective?

Not surprisingly, research has shown that cramming the night before a test is not the best way to study. Pulling all nighters actually hurts students more than it helps. The brain

encodes new information at night. When you don’t sleep your brain is not able to process and store all the information you have just studied.

The best way to study for an exam is to think about the information and try to make it relevant to your own life. Research has shown that when students think critically about what they have studied they are able to better remember it.

This type of studying is a form of mnemonics.

Mnemonics is any form of

learning technique that aids memory.

“I start studying in my room, but I get bored so I go to Jane Freeman and study with one or two other people in my class,” sophomore Stacy GuintoSalinas said. Studying in your dorm room can be a bad idea because there are so many things there to distract you. Finding a quiet place to study with few distractions is a really good idea.

Another good place to study is the library. The

library is quiet; the librarians can help you with research, and if you get overwhelmed with studying there is always a puzzle you

can work on to help you relax. If you need extra help studying, check out The Learning Center in the Stokes Student Center.

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IT’S SMALL, BUT IT’S HOME

By Caressa Samuel

Misenheimer, North Carolina for most people is a hard place to find on any map. Even most GPS systems cannot pick up on the tiny town where students can earn a college degree.

But when a visitor finally does arrive here at Pfeiffer University, they might realize that the cozy little town is more than just a place for educational purposes. They might just call it home.

Despite its small stature and minimal surroundings, there are

many things “The Village” has to offer. To some education is the best thing about the university.

“Pfeiffer is great because professors know you by name, and you know your peers personally and the community is closer,” junior Joleen Hill said.

Another benefit is a tight knit community in comparison to larger schools.

“I like this school because its smaller and I’d rather have a closer relationship with my teachers and friends than a

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distanced one,” sophomore Quentin Moore explained.

Alongside these advantages come disadvantages as well. Being in a rural area forces students to find their own entertainment. To get to a city from Misenheimer, one must be prepared for a drive.

“I feel like it’s in the middle of nowhere, that it would be better if it was in a more populated city,” one student who wished to remain anonymous complained.

And though there is a greater sense of community

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at Pfeiffer, many students feel that it can be a bit stifling at times.

“A pro and con is that there’s nothing to do so you can focus on schoolwork,” freshman Cade Isley stated.

Perhaps the most complained about trait of being a Pfeiffer student is that maybe sometimes close can be a little too close.

“Because it’s a small campus you see the same people everyday and everybody knows everybody’s business,” one student explained.

To most this would be expected from a school that has fewer than 1100 students. But when asked, students preferred an environment where people knew less.

“There’s probably people I’ve never met here who know about me,” an anonymous source said.

The pros and cons for attending a small university such as Pfeiffer are clear, and it’s up to one’s preference which way the scale tips.

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ENTERTAINMENT PFEIFFER’S NEW PFILM SOCIETY

By Christian Bentley It’s something Pfeiffer’s probably needed for a while, and many may see as a new boon to their academic success. Soon Pfeiffer will have its very own film club where members meet and watch movies for cultural credit and enjoyment.

“Elizabeth Tucker’s the one that’s put it all together. She came into my office just the other week,” Professor of Communication Dr. Shaun Cashman said.

“She had already put together a website for it and was very interested in putting together a film club.”

“This is my first semester at Pfeiffer and I was looking over the cultural credit requirements one night,” junior Elizabeth Tucker said. “I found the list of approved cultural credit films through my.pfeiffer.edu and began making a list of all the films to watch.”

The Pfeiffer Pfilm Society isn’t simply a club for people who enjoy movies.

The prospect of earning cultural credit has already sparked interest in some students.

“I realized it would be much more fun to watch theses films with company, so I decided to create the

Pfilm Society,” Tucker explained. “My inspiration [was] to find other students who were also interested in cinematography and to bring something new and interesting to the campus.”

“I think it’s a wonderful idea. I believe it’s a great way for on campus students to gain culture credits, be involved and also have fun,” senior Stephanie Mitchell said.

“I think it sounds like a great idea! It should increase student involvement as well as provide a source of entertainment and social activity for the students on our campus. I’d totally be

interested,” junior Meagan Bridges said.

“We’re going to talk to Dana McKim about arranging to show them in the Chapel, that way

students can get cultural credit for it,” Cashman said.

“I’m excited that Pfeiffer University now has a film club, an opportunity to see films, national and international, and to be able

to explore film as a unique art form.”

For those interested in the Pfeiffer Pfilm Society, check out Elizabeth Tucker’s website, www.thepfilmsociety.org.

GAMING ON THE GO

By Rodd Baxley From “Tetris” and “Snake”, to “Angry Birds” and “Draw Something”, mobile gaming is nothing new. But nowadays you’d be hard pressed to find a person who isn’t playing games on their cell phone. Android and IPhone devices have games that are taking America by storm. Zynga’s Draw Something has been downloaded over 50 million times in its first 50 days, and the new “Angry Birds Space”

by Rovio has been

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downloaded over 10 million times in the few days since it has been released.

“I don’t know why they’re so popular,” freshman Jessica Homrich said. “I think it’s mainly a quick obsession for most people that after a while dies down.”

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ENTERTAINMENT MAY WORD SEARCH

By Sarah Roberts L E A B H S L G R A D U A T I O N N L Y

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ASBESTOS EXAMS GRADUATION HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS LACROSSE MEAL PLAN NO SUMMER HOUSING OFF SEASON TRAINING RELAY FOR LIFE SENIOR PLANS SOFTBALL STOKES RENOVATIONS STUDY TIPS VOLLEYBALL WORLD HEALTH DAY

Gaming Cont’d From Page 10 It all started in 1997 when Nokia became the first mobile device to carry a game, “Snake”. In the year 2012 you have the option to add a few more. Not only are the games easy to access, but most of them are free or very cheap. That definitely beats the price of today’s most popular Xbox and Playstation 3 games, which run at the

price of around sixty dollars brand new.

“I love playing games on my phone. I play them whenever I’m bored or am in a waiting room or something.

It’s very addicting. Some of the games are hard to beat which is why I like to play them,” junior Sam Clarkson said.

“I download a lot of the games so I’ll have

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something to do,” sophomore Tyler Smith said. “It’s a good way to pass time. It’s also a fun way to connect with friends.”

So whether you want to shoot birds at pigs in space, run from demon monkeys, or draw a picture of Lil Wayne, enjoy. Game on.

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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS CALENDAR OFF CAMPUS

ON CAMPUS May 3 –May 9

May 5

Final Exams

Wagfest @ YMCA Cannon Memorial Park (427 North 1st St.) From 9am-1pm For more information please call 704.984.2771

May 5 CAB hosts end of year yard sale

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Commencement

“Bikers Uniting for a Cure” Relay for Life @ 2707 US 52 Hwy North, Albemarle From 10am-6pm For more information please call 980.581.6026

May 18 Locust Concerts Series and Locust Cruise-In @ Locust Town Center From 5 pm-10pm For more details please call 704-781-0622

May 26 Oakboro Cruise-In @ downtown Oakboro From 5pm-11pm Please call 704.485.3351 for more information

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EDITORIALS JOCKS VERSUS NARPS

By Shea McDonnell There is a wall that runs right down the center of the Pfeiffer University cafeteria. Now don’t try looking for it because you’ll never be able to actually see it, but students can feel its presence. There is one purpose of this wall, and that is to separate the athletes from the non-athletes of the school. One side, the closest to the large flat screen TV, houses the athletes for their meals, whereas the opposite side of has the same purpose for NARPs (Non-Athletic Regular Person).

The cafe is just one example of the many ways non-athletes and athletes ostracize themselves from each other. When choosing roommates, generally students stick within their “social class”. On occasion there are those who end up together, generally first year students who are placed together. Usually there isn’t a same level of closeness achieved by the “mixed” living arrangements as those who choose to be roomed with a fellow athlete or nonathlete.

Of course there is a basic level of separatism to be expected, owing to differences in schedules, priorities and interests between athletes and non-athletes. But it seems at Pfeiffer there is a greater extent of not only separation, but almost animosity as well. Athletes feel as if non-athlete RA’s go on witch hunts to bust up

parties and limit the amount of fun achieved on weekends.

They feel that because nonathletes fill so many positions in Residence Life and SGA that having close relationships with nonathletes could potentially get them in trouble. And nonathletes feel as if athletes generally behave in disrespectful and immature fashion, and that being an athlete results in certain advantages and gains on campus.

Now of course there are a few exceptions to this rule, but on a whole there is a blatant schism between the athletes and non-athletes of Pfeiffer. There are many different theories as to where the separation stems from.

Perhaps it’s the aforementioned ideas, perhaps it’s just tradition, perhaps it is simply coincidental; perhaps it’s a little bit of everything.

There are in fact potential ways to solve this problem, but they would all involve school-mandated interaction, and even then there is no guarantee to produce actual standing friendships and relationships.

Forcing people to intermingle would most likely cause more resentment from students who are already uninterested in making friends outside of their athletic standing. The only way to guarantee students intermingle more would be by student initiative to promote bonding.

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Years down the road it is not going to matter what social group you fell into while attending Pfeiffer.

There will most likely be more important things taking place in your lifeworking, taking care of the kids, and trying to find some “me time” to spend with the friends you have kept in touch with from Pfeiffer. But for the time being students need to break away from the things they have been

socialized to do here on campus.

I am not asking you to throw away the really good friends you already have, or to befriend that one RA you hate because you know deep down she loved that one time she got to write you and your friends up. You don’t have to start spending all your free time with the perpetually intoxicated meathead who you are repulsed by the mere sight of. But have a

conversation with someone in your class you normally wouldn’t. Smile when you see them getting coffee at breakfast. Do something, break away from norms, or Pfeiffer will never leave behind the stereotypical John Hughes lifestyles where the athletes and non-athletes go to the same school but live completely separate lives.

Come on people- this is a small campus, try at least to learn people’s names.

This editorial represents the opinions of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of The Falcon’s Eye or Pfeiffer University.

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EDITORIALS ODE TO THE ROOKIES

By Caressa Samuel

There are plenty of college manuals for incoming freshman that help new students adjust to the all the chaos, stress, and allnighters that college may bring. But where is the handbook for college student athletes on how to handle the whirlwind of being a rookie?

From the late night road trips to 6 AM workouts, college athletes bite off a lot more than most people can chew. Combine these things with a six page paper due the next day and one might find themselves a little stressed.

“Sometimes it’s hard to balance school and sports but at the end of the day you have to do it,” freshman Haley Gourdie said.

Not to mention the pressure that being a collegiate athlete entails.

Being a rookie means you’re learning the ropes, not pulling them like you were senior year in high school.

You get to the back of the line, not the front. And expectations and standards are raised to a level beyond most freshmen comfort zones.

“I feel like it’s a big transition from high school, the expectations from your coaches are higher, you’re treated like an adult and not a little kid,” freshman Carlisha Holivay claimed.

But fortunately for most, you have players and

coaches who have been exactly where novices start.

And most would argue that once you learn the system, the only way you can go is up.

“Just be humble and follow your coach, and you will get better,” sophomore Matthew Effinger advised.

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But for those freshmen athletes who are struggling, with the pressure of expectations on your back, and a load of schoolwork on your plate, rise to the challenge.

“The intensity level is higher than high school, but

it’s made me a better player since I stepped on the field for Pfeiffer University,” Gourdie said.

So know, freshmen or as some say “freshmeat,” you’re not alone. And a little hard work and perseverance can take you a long way.

“The work ethic expected of you is the hardest thing; you have to go hard no matter what,” Holivay explained.

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SPORTS

By John A. Goble Jr.

The 2012 Lacrosse season may be coming to a rapid close, but Pfeiffer’s Men’s Lacrosse is hitting full stride this late in the season. The Falcons are at press time boasting a 10-4 overall record, which includes a sparkling 4-0 record in conference play. But looking at the record doesn’t tell the whole story. The Falcons have managed to lose two of its games to nationally ranked opponents (#10 Catawba, #1 Mercyhurst), by a combined three goals.

This competitive streak

LACROSSE SEASON WINDING DOWN has more than opened the eyes of individuals within the program.

“I think we have a great team and we have performed well the entire season,” sophomore Steven Tilmon said. “Of course we would have liked to win those games, but we’ve shown what we’re capable of and our team is very proud of that.”

The Falcons are also boasting an incredible scoring record this season, outscoring their

opponents 183-80 cumulatively over the entire campaign. But while individual talent plays a part in Pfeiffer’s lethal attack, it’s not solely responsible for the success the Falcons have enjoyed during the season.

“I just think that the team does a great job of communicating with each other out there,” sophomore Mitch Robertson said. “You can’t just expect to be

The Falcons will able to go out and be able to perform at a high end the season against Lindenwood in level without that team Misenheimer April 29th. concept.”

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MEN’S VOLLEYBALL SERVES UP SUCCESS

By Josh Humphrey Men’s volleyball came into this season with strong expectations, and the team has met many of them. At press time they have a conference leading record of 8-1 and an overall record of 18-6. A highlight of the season was an impressive win streak of 11 games.

“Our success comes from great leadership and us believing that we can win every game,” junior Kyle

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Mariano said.

“Our success comes from us believing in each other and our coaching staff.

When a team comes together like that you have no choice but to be successful,” junior Eric Edelman added.

The Falcons’ achievements were not just on the court. Mark Hess made the conference allacademic team. The squad is now looking to finish the season strong and win a conference championship.

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SPORTS SPORTS IN THEIR OFF SEASON

By Vicky Miller What do athletes do when they are not in season?

Pfeiffer Women’s Basketball trains hard and stays close even when they are not in competition mode.

“We hang out as a team and go out to eat or go to the movies,” Lady Falcon Lauren Simmons said.

Simmons and her teammates work out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at six, and also do a lot of conditioning when they are in their off season.

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Dillon Edwards, a freshman soccer player, bonds with teammates in the off-season.

“We mainly hang out and play a little bit of FIFA,” Edwards said.

“We play team bonding games to have fun in the off season since we work hard in season,” sophomore swimmer Erin West said.

Bottom line: Athletes at Pfeiffer are never really in “off mode”- there’s always bonding and training to be done.

SOFTBALL STICKING TOGETHER “Even in our darkest, hardest days we stuck together and fought hard as a team.”

- Pitcher Lindsey Russell

By Sawyer Wyrick This season has been a tough one for Pfeiffer Softball. The Lady Falcons have experienced some hard fought wins and some heartbreaking losses, most notably the death of assistant coach Ray Harrington midway through the season.

With only a few games left, the team sits with an overall record of 17-30 and a conference record of 7-11.

But those statistics are no indication of the amount of work put in.

“We have worked

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really hard this season in practice and on the field.

There have been many one run games that we have lost in tough battles. But we have never given up. After the passing of Coach Ray we have really come together as a team and have strived to do our best for him because we all know that is what he would want from us,” senior outfielder Andrea Wagner said.

From senior leaders to freshmen, every player on this Falcon team knows the

importance of sticking together.

“This season has brought out the power of heart of courage. Even in our darkest, hardest days we stuck together and fought hard as a team. We never gave up on ourselves and each other and played with intensity and love for the game,” freshman pitcher Lindsey Russell said.

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SPORTS TEAM SPORTS VS. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

By Angela Hunt Pfeiffer University consists of many sports team and many different athletes.

All these athletes work hard to be the best that they can be, but does one sport deserve more recognition than another? Most athletes agree there are major differences between team and individual sports.

“The pro of being on a team sport is you are learning to trust other people. You building a strong unity and bond between teammates,” says sophomore Lacrosse player Eddie Suh. “Not that you don’t have that in an individual sport, but we have a stronger commodore.”

“Playing a team sport helps you learn to work together. It’s a family,” says sophomore Lacrosse player,

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Lorin Lord. “You sweat together and bleed together”.

But what can an individual sport bring to the table?

“When you play an individual sport you can stand out on your own,” says junior cross country runner Will Oliver. “The coach isn’t in charge of deciding who should play and who should sit out.”

“When you run a track race if someone else messes up at least you can say it’s not on you,” says sophomore cross country runner Justine Serje. “You don’t have to depend on anyone else but yourself.”

“Playing individual sports has both pros and cons,” says sophomore

swimmer Erin West. “People will get really competitive with each other and cause tension on the team, but it helps us with competition at the same time.”

“A pro to playing an individual sport is that your strength and weaknesses stand out,” says junior cross country runner Vlada Mouravieva. “You don’t have to have a group think mentality.”

With all this said what type of sports require you to work the hardest?

Team sports consist of teamwork and trust, while individual sports require the mental strength to push yourself to the limit. Visit The Falcon’s Eye Facebook page to weigh in on the debate.

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SPRING 2012

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