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October 2012
PFEIFFER ATHLETES UNDER CONTRACT By Sarah Hill
Many athletes across campus are in a frenzy over social media contracts that must be signed through the athletic department in order to play any sport at Pfeiffer University. The social media contracts entail guidelines for what can and cannot be posted via Facebook, Twitter, and other social websites. This includes any type of derogatory or defamatory language, questionable photos, or any references to drugs or alcohol. “I understand it, but I feel like there’s a point at which we have the right to say whatever we wish to say,” freshman soccer player Amanda Ross said. Once the contracts are signed, coaches have discretion over proper punishment. If the coach feels that an athlete is misrepresenting the team or Pfeiffer in any way, they are allowed to take action. “A girl posted something and now she’s not allowed to practice for a week,” Ross said. Freshman athletes are not the
only ones trying to get used to the restrictions. Many upperclassmen are questioning whether this violates their First Amendment rights. “At what point do you trust athletes for what they post and don’t post [on the internet],” said one senior athlete who wished to remain anonymous. In fact, many athletes we interviewed believe the contracts are a little extreme, but were afraid to speak out because of possible punishment. On the other hand, some athletes are not opposed to the media contracts. “It doesn’t bother me at all. I haven’t changed anything since I’ve been here. I don’t post anything I feel I need to hide,” senior golfer Ben Tobey said. Coaches we spoke with are in favor of the contract. “I think they should have the policy. I’m not so sure they should throw kids off the team every time they say something without thinking, because one of my beliefs is that you need to fail to learn from it and move
forward. For me, it would depend on what a student has previously done... It is a teaching method,” men’s soccer coach Jason Smith said. What do you think of student athletes being forced to sign social media contracts? Visit The Falcon’s Eye Facebook page to voice your opinion.
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A School Divided Just Grows Stronger
by Shea McDonnell Students may have noticed the drastic changes to the academic departments this year. Pfeiffer has gone from seven academic schools to four divisions; Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Health-Related Programs. What’s behind the reorganization? “The change was brought on by many things,” Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tracy Espy said. “We didn’t just wake up one morning and decide to make changes. It was about where we had been in the last ten years and where we hoped things will go in the future. It’s about organizing Pfeiffer in a way that best fits the needs of the students and where higher education is going in the future.” Having seven different academic schools independently would normally be seen at a much larger institution. Pfeiffer wanted to go back to its roots of having students leave with a strong understanding of the liberal arts. To add a division of Health-Related programs makes sense because all indications are that the health sector is where the job market is expanding. “What the shrinking of the departments and the divisions does is, it forces us to focus more on moving forward and improving the great education our students already get here at Pfeiffer. It forces a better focus on the academic departments,” Dean of the Division of Education Dr. Dawn Lucas said. “It should allow for new partnerships and interdisciplinary discoveries,” said Dr. Mark McCallum, Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences. “This is an exciting opportunity to combine resources and work collectively toward our mutual goal of preparing graduate and undergraduate students to be successful leaders in the 21st century healthcare industry. We are now positioned to expose students to the extended capacity of our faculty,” Dean of the Division of Health-Related Programs Dr. Vernease Miller said. “It will create the ability for
“It forces us to focus more on moving forward.” - Dean of the Division of Education Dr. Dawn Lucas
students to more easily transfer into and between related health curricula.” Additionally, the Center for Professional Advancement, as seen on the chart, is not a division itself but more like an umbrella working with the other divisions and the smaller departments that fall under them. For example, if a nontraditional student wants to come to Pfeiffer and finish their degree in two years they would do it through the Center for Professional Advancement, which would then be the operational arm for one of the divisions. The titles of both the Division of HealthRelated Programs and the Arts and Sciences Division may change over the next year depending on what is decided works best for them. “The changes we are making are the result of much thought, research on best practices in higher education with the goal of making Pfeiffer the best it can be in order to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students. Further, we
expect 2012-1013 to be a transitional year as we look to continue work on fine tuning the change,” Dr. Espy added. Pfeiffer’s reorganization is a move to adapt and grow with the times and better compete with other universities. Please visit The Falcon’s Eye Facebook page to share your thoughts about the reorganization.
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news Crackdown on Dorm Chaos By Rodd Baxley for just the residents of Vaughn but for all residential students. I would like for everyone to remember that they are now a member of a community dedicated to higher education,” Director of Residence Life Rebecca McQueen said. “I believe the situation in Vaughn is already improving and that things will return to normal very soon.” According to the Residence Life staff, Resident Assistants have the authority to conduct hall meetings and make revisions to the quiet and visitation hour policies if they see fit. “The residence halls are homes to students in pursuit of a college degree, so the environment should be conducive to them doing so,” McQueen added. “All of our policies are in place so that students can be successful and safe.”
The start of the new school year has been a period of frustration for some RA’s (Resident Assistants) on campus. This is primarily because their residence halls have been treated less like homes and more like animal houses. In fact, some Vaughn Hall residents have caused one RA to enforce stricter rules and policies due to unruly behavior. “Vaughn has been very dirty and gross. The bathrooms are always dirty and people are also breaking things. People aren’t taking care of it at all,” freshman Arianna Papaj said. Some students feel that these rule changes have been a step in the right direction. “Vaughn is a great dorm to live in. It can be loud at times, but now that rules have been enforced it’s gotten better,” sophomore Caressa Samuel said. “I don’t necessarily have words
Weeping Wi-Fi Users By Cathyleen Rice
Pfeiffer’s Information Technology Department provides students, faculty and staff with cost effective access to information technology. But some students are frustrated at their inability to do something as simple as connect to the Internet. “I’ve been calling the IT Department for three weeks now, and each day I called, they tell me they’re going to fix the port that day; however, it has yet to be fixed,” student Kelly Hoey complained. Hoey is one of the many returning students who seems to be having trouble with connectivity through the wire port. Wire ports aren’t being turned on, which leads to students not being able to connect to the Internet in the comfort of their rooms.
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“During my freshman year we used the ports and it worked perfectly,” senior Jamie Alcala said. “Why change something that was in good use and working efficiently?” Many students are turning to the one option they have left; buying Internet service from Time Warner Cable. It seems like a ridiculous solution since students are paying technological fees but some are desperate. “My room is like a black hole for Internet. My roommates and I can barely ever get good access to the Internet,” sophomore Shea McDonnell said. “We wished that everyone would understand that we all have jobs and we can’t just drop everything at the dial of a call,” said a Pfeiffer IT Specialist who wanted to remain anonymous. “The ports are still in working condition, and
all it takes is patience with us. If you can’t reach us by a call, there are helpful tips online that will help you with any problems.” If you have any problems you may contact IT at the help desk in the Administration Building in suite 103 or call (704) 463-3002.
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Nook Book By Kimberly Goodell “Ugghh! Could this [computer] go ANY SLOWER!” freshman Lauren Witcher complained. “OH MY GOODNESS, I HATE YOU!” freshman Christie Mello explained. These are only two examples of frustrated words shouted at the computers in the library lab. “Nothing is worse than having a meltdown with your computer and rushing to the library to try to print off a three page paper for your next class that starts in 15 minutes, when the computers take five minutes to log in. And that’s IF you are able to log on,” freshman Christina Lukudu said. Granted, better student time management would help, but librarian Lara Little recognizes these problems and has found a solution. Around fall break, the new Nook tablets will be available for all students
attending Pfeiffer University. These Nook tablets will provide several accessible functions, such as: [the lightning fast web browsing, email and smooth streaming videos] and direct access to a variety of resources, specifically the New York Times, and many more,” Little announced. “This is a good idea because I will be able to get faster access to information and availability to resources for when I go to study in the library,” Lukudu said. “I believe that this advance is a wonderful improvement and should have been implemented sooner. I am excited for the new changes,” Mello said. Another improvement that the library has already installed is a program called Plus Search. “Plus Search is a program that allows you to search all the databases for mainly researching purposes. For example, if you are researching a subject for sciences, you will be able to search for books and scholarly journal articles at the same time.
It will also have a familiar interface that resembles EBSCO host,” Little explained. For questions or concerns about the new technology contact the Pfeiffer Library via Facebook and Twitter. “[If you follow us on Twitter or Facebook], we will not bombard you with alerts. There will be announcements for when the Nook tablets become available to students,” Little promised. “The librarians are always friendly and willing to help me with any problems I need. From inter-library loans to simply printing off a paper, they always greet me with a warm smile,” commuter freshman Kennedy Hill said. “The library is the place I consider to be my quiet place of study. I can get lost in the information that surrounds me as well as the interesting stories of hauntings on campus. I consider the library to be my comfort zone,” freshman Katie Peeler added.
news Family “Fired Up” at DNC By Kane Hathcock The Democratic National Convention has moved on but it has forever left a mark on the city and people of Charlotte. Millions gathered around their TVs to watch the events unfold that week, but some experienced it firsthand. History Professor Dr. Michael Thompson braved the masses with his family in order to become a part of history. “There was a lot of pride and also some amazement about being a Charlottean,” Thompson said. “Having this in the city that you call your home, and
that has been your home for the past twelve years, is pretty cool.” Thompson worried that his family might not get a spot after the outdoor event was cancelled, but luckily they arrived early enough to get seats. One of the things that fascinated Thompson about the experience was the precision of the events. “The level of orchestration was just amazing to watch,” Thompson said. “My youngest daughter [Sarah] has a great affinity for John Lewis. To be able to look down the aisle and see her sitting at the edge of her seat cheering John Lewis, somebody that she considers a hero, was a really, really
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cool thing.” As Sarah was holding her “Fired Up” sign listening to her idol, Dr. Thompson was thinking back to his early exposure to the world of politics. He grew up in a home that placed great emphasis on knowing and understanding the political process and their place within it. “Back in ’76 and moving forward, I can’t recall a time where we did not sit down as a family and watch the conventions,” Thompson said Now, he is passing this tradition on to his family. Years from now the Thompsons may not be able to recall what was said in the speeches or who provided the entertainment at the 2012 DNC, but they will most certainly remember being a family that was part of Charlotte history.
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6 October
Home Sweet Home By Jane Meyer
On Friday, September 7, 2012, Pfeiffer students and faculty gathered together for the annual Opening Convocation. Among the key speakers for this event were former Congressman Robin Hayes, his daughter and Pfeiffer trustee, Winslow Hayes Galloway, and President of the University Alumni Board, Pixie Gentle. Convocation offers an opportunity for new freshmen to be welcomed to the university. “I must say, I am envious of you freshmen as you begin this journey. You are not alone, and all of us are here to help you reach your highest potential,” Galloway said. “I encourage you to embrace Pfeiffer, and let Pfeiffer embrace you. We want to know you because you are now part of our family. Welcome home,” Gentle stated. Pfeiffer is a university, as well as a residence to many, but what actually makes
Pfeiffer “home?” As a freshman, student Seth Faulkner feels absolutely welcome here. “Pfeiffer is home to be because home is where the heart is. All my friends and the people I care about most are here,” Faulkner said. Students and faculty spend a majority of their time here at Pfeiffer. It is a school, and a place to live, but also a community. Many say this university gives students a chance to experience and catch a glimpse of what adulthood is really like. Students live collectively and look out for one another. “Pfeiffer is home because they take care of us here. It is home away from home and I can’t imagine following my dreams anywhere else,” student Caitlyn White commented.
Convocation Strikes a “Major Chord” By Alexa Mamakos The nursing community at Pfeiffer is all about caring and compassion for humankind, and former Congressman Robin Hayes’s speech at Opening Convocation related to them. He spoke of selflessness, caring for others, and his faith, which is a lot of what today’s nurses have and work toward when out in clinical and educational settings. “You have to have a sense of selflessness [for nursing],” stated Dr. Daniels, head of the nursing department at Pfeiffer. “But that also goes for the nurse themself, because we also need to take care of ourselves before we take care of others.” Dr. Martha Bramlette, a new addition to the nursing faculty at Pfeiffer, agrees. “Compassion is crucial to nursing, and spirituality and a sense of compassion are intertwined. I agreed with his point that we need to take care of each other, and look at our relative wealth and use that in
good faith to help those that are without,” Bramlette said. Students took the message to heart. “His speech shows what Pfeiffer’s built on, and what you can become,” prenursing student Sam Soto said. The nursing program at Pfeiffer has a philosophy built off the six Christian caring principles of compassion, competence, confidence, conscience, commitment, and comportment. These principles are taught to each pre-nursing student during their introductory courses to nursing their sophomore year. They’re something all nurses should endeavor to succeed at over their careers. Congressman Hayes’s speech at Convocation hits home with what nursing is about – caring for others, being selfless, and helping those in need. As stated by the nursing department, having these qualities is essential, and shouldn’t only be applied to
news Parking Pains By Kane Hathcock Pfeiffer prides itself on being a commuter friendly university. A lot of the new incoming students are commuters, which has led to the organization of new commuter clubs. But what happens when the commuter community is getting larger but Pfeiffer isn’t? Parking on the Misenheimer campus, to some, has become a real issue this year. The parking lots are becoming crowded and dangerous. “I’ve been almost hit because you can’t see around them. And I can’t afford to fix my car,” commuter student Brittany Loder said. Finding a spot to park can be hard enough on a normal day, but throw in a special event on campus and it becomes a nightmare. When guests come to the campus to hear a speaker or for graduation, other than a
few “guest” parking spots, it becomes first come first serve. According to Officer Beaver of the Misenheimer Police Department, “Only people working the event and the handicapped are designated spaces.” When guests run out of “guest” spaces, they begin to fill up the commuter’s spaces. “I would like to see additional guest spots. When they come for special events they take the commuters spots,” Loder complained. Loder points out that this leads to a cycle of the guests taking the commuter spots, the commuters taking the residence spots, and then we are left with the same problem of not enough room. The Misenheimer Police Department has a pamphlet with the rules and regulations about parking at Pfeiffer. In this pamphlet it clearly states commuters may
park in any student lot on campus. Luckily special events come around only once in a while, but the parking issues are always here. The Village Council invites students to their meetings so they can address issues that may need fixing, such as parking. They meet every second Monday of the month at 6pm in the community building on Lions Club Rd.
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8 October Election Selection by Samuel Soto It’s almost November and that means election time. Both presidential candidates are looking for your vote. But what are the big issues that will decide it all? Whether it is the economy, the education system or healthcare, many agree this country needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. Here at Pfeiffer, these same issues concern students as well as professors. Dr. Vinson Sutilve, professor of exercise science, says he believes “parts of it (the education system) are broken.” Many students we spoke with are focused on the economy. “I’m mainly concerned with jobs because I want to have a job when I get out of college,” sophomore Mary Boyd said. “We should bring back manufacturing to create jobs for the lower middle class,” senior Andrew Corely said. “My biggest thing is the economy. We should stop sending jobs overseas and stop spending unnecessary money,” senior Josh Roberts said. So what’s the biggest issue on your mind this election season? Log onto our Facebook page and tell us.
Taking Care of Business By John H. Anderson, III The Business Department at Pfeiffer University has revamped the way it reaches out to students majoring in business related fields. There are several clubs on campus that are recruiting members to better prepare them for careers post graduation. The Accounting Society, The International Business Club, and Phi Beta Lambda are working together to bring together students in Accounting, CIS, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, and other fields related to doing business. The Accounting Society, advised by Dr. Patrick Malloy, is reaching out to local firms to analyze potential career opportunities for Pfeiffer students. Guest speakers will be coming to the university to cover business related fields, giving students access to real world executives. The International Business Club, advised by Dr. Christopher Howard, is focused on integrating the diverse makeup of Pfeiffer students into the global economy. There are students represented from several different countries and the goal is to bring new ideas to the table to promote business growth. There will be seminars focusing on international business and speakers to address current global business issues.
“I wanted to be involved to be able to bring students from around the world together to talk about international business issues,” Pfeiffer Senior and Canadian Chad Nicholson said. Phi Beta Lambda is the college division of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The organization helps prepare students for careers after college through local, state, and national leadership conferences and workshops. The local chapter at Pfeiffer is advised by Robin Listerman and Deb Wood. The national conference this year is in Chicago and students get to participate in business related competitive events with cash prizes and awards. The networking and travel opportunities enable students to meet real business executives from across the nation and membership is a great resume builder. “I look forward to being an officer in PBL due to being in FBLA for four years. I want to hit the ground running toward my future success,” freshman Christie Mello said. Membership in PBL’s local, state and national chapters costs $25 in dues. ICB and Student Accounting Society are free.
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10 October “Commute”ity Involvement By Amanda McClure
Be a part of something exciting! The Commuters Club is revving up for the year. SGA Senator Taylor Neal is already making plans. Commuters are welcome in the blue room anytime during the week. Activities are already underway. On September 14th, commuters gathered to watch “The Hunger Games” in the theater room. The club helps students feel like a part of Pfeiffer. One difficulty of being a commuter is making new friends. “As a commuter it’s difficult to meet people on campus but the commuters club helps with that,” commuter Katherine Deeck commented.
Living on campus you have the advantage of knowing people in your building and seeing them all the time, whereas commuters usually leave after their classes are over. Getting involved isn’t easy when you don’t know many people. But this year the University is trying to help commuters become part of the community. For example, the Humans vs. Zombies game was open to commuters for the first time. “The game seemed cool and I’ve met some more people because of it,” commuter Todd Facemyer said. The club meets Fridays at 3 in the Blue Room if anyone is interested in joining.
Nursing Club Going By Ashlyn Freeman Fall is in the air so that means clubs are getting into the swing of things, including the Nursing Club. The Nursing Club has a lot of new, as well as returning members. “The Nursing Club caught my attention because it is a way of representing our major to the campus. Since we basically stay in our ‘little world’ in the Harris building, we want to provide the opportunity to fellow Pfeiffer members to see and participate in what we are all about,” club president Karen Jaramillo said. There are several different projects the club is going to do over this semester. They vary from community service to campus wide. The club is working on a monthly movie night, where students can
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earn cultural credit. The movies the club is hosting pertain to health related topics that will be discussed after the movie. Others include The Angel Tree through the Francis Center, Home Place, a small retirement home and helping “train” athletes for The Special Olympics. Even if you are not a Nursing major you can still join the club and get involved in these events, just contact Jaramillo over Pfeiffer email.
news Library Staff Has Gone Bananas! By Marie Wood Several of the faculty and staff in the Library decided they wanted to have a “banana day” and brought in several treats that use this fruit as ingredients. Becky Laney made banana ice cream. Debbie Wood made a banana cake. There was also banana pudding made by John Mercer and banana nut muffins baked by Cindy Newport. In addition, there was a Sara Lee Pound Cake brought by Jonathan Hutchinson. This treat was primarily for the faculty and staff across campus who work so hard every day. A few students, who noticed the table in the lobby, were also offered snacks. There is now talk of coming together every month or two and creating another special “event”. Some of the ideas floating around are a pumpkin day this fall, a chili/ soup cook-off over the winter and something with strawberries or grapes in the spring. So, Misenheimer, start thinking about what you can create and talk to some of the people mentioned above to become a part of this new tradition.
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Special Education Club By Kati Furr Professor Deanna HurleyChamberlain and Dr. Angela Kern have initiated the revitalization of the Special Education Club on campus. Each professor had positive experiences as members of campus education clubs as undergraduates that continue to impact them today and felt the experience would be beneficial to Pfeiffer’s education majors. Under the umbrella of The School of Education Club, there are student organization affiliates with CEC-Council for Exceptional Children and Student North Carolina Association of Educators. “The mission is to promote professional [ties] among pre-service educators and enhance servant leadership,” Dr. Hurley-Chamberlain said. Membership is open to any student majoring in an area of the education program: elementary education, special
education, health and physical education K-12. The School of Education has also started a Facebook page for current students and alumni. Affiliation and lasting connections with graduating students currently practicing in the field is encouraged. “I think that the club is helpful because it allows education majors to talk to each other and get ideas,” English Education major Joleen Hill said. The club has established a set of activities for this year for members to participate in such as trunk or treat, tree of warmth, and a twilight Easter egg hunt. Also, during the month of April the club holds a summer book drive to promote and encourage summer reading. “The club is a good model for collaborative networking that encourages
Turn Up the Music By Arianna Papaj
Are you into music? If so there is a new student-led club whose primary purpose is recording, distributing, and promoting music created only for Pfeiffer students. The club is called The Village Production. The president and creator of this new club is junior Zachary Thompson. “I’m looking forward to this club being put together. Music is my greatest love, and I’m more than happy to share it with the university. I’m hoping the club is well-received among the students at Pfeiffer,” Thompson said. Students Kelly Buck and Desmond Harrell have also signed onto the deal as vice president and marketing director. The club does need students who not only can record, but be part of the promotion team. The promotion team will be in charge of getting the club’s music circulating around campus, and on the web. The Village Production
needs student musicians for recording and sound engineering. But everyone is welcome. “Anyone who shares the passion of music, like Kelly, Desmond and I do, shouldn’t hesitate to join. Even if students aren’t musically inclined, we welcome all to join, because there are so many aspects to this club, whether it is recording music, promoting the club’s material, or distributing the music through a media source,” Thompson urged. Professional recording equipment will be available and operated by knowledgeable students. The Village Production will also participate in service opportunities, trips to studios and factories, and workshops for recording. If you’re interested or have any other questions you can contact Thompson at (336) 848-4996 or at Zmthompson407@my.pfeiffer. edu.
active engagement and opportunities that promote professional and personal development of pre-service educators,” Hurley-Chamberlain added. If a student is interested in joining the Special Education Club, contact Dr. Hurley-Chamberlain and/or Dr. Kern via e-mail, or stop by the School of Education Office located on the third floor of the library.
news Don’t Drink Your Life Away “As soon as I saw the blue lights in my rearview, I thought my life was over.” By Ryan Goldsmith So, you’re at your friend’s house off campus and you’re watching the football game. You’ve had a couple of beers throughout the night and it’s time to go home. As you walk to the car you stare at your keys. Do you start the car? You breathe into your hand and try to smell the alcohol on your breath. You attempt to mask the smell of beer with a stick of gum. As you pull out of the driveway, you wave goodbye to friends and put a smile on your face even though you know you’re scared. Squinting to try to make out the speed limit signs you are petrified by the sounds of sirens chasing behind you. You’ve just made the biggest mistake of your life. For one Pfeiffer student, this nightmare was a reality. After a night at the bar one Saturday evening, this Pfeiffer student who wished to remain anonymous hopped in his car even though he knew he had been drinking.
“I knew I shouldn’t have driven there in the first place, but I didn’t have money for a cab,” he said. “As soon as I saw the blue lights in my rearview, I thought my life was over.” After being pulled over just off of highway 52, he was subjected to a Breathalyzer test. “I thank God every day that I blew under.” Luckily he was allowed to drive home, but that one incident could have changed his life forever. Misenheimer Police are conducting DUI checks every weekend. So if you drink and drive near campus, odds are you will be pulled over. When it comes to being caught driving drunk, getting an attorney in hopes of getting a reduced sentence or pleading to a reduced charge is a waste of time and money in many states. The penalties that the judge must impose are mandatory by state law.
In some states, even first offenders may be facing lengthy license suspensions and a weekend in jail. Over 40% of fatal automobile accidents are alcohol-related and more than one-third of all fatal traffic accidents involve at least one person with a BAC over 0.08%. That means one-third of people who have died in automobile accidents could still be alive today if someone had chosen to just take a cab. So next time you think about getting in a car and have been drinking, think again. You could end up losing money, freedom, or even your life.
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Home for the..Weekend By Zach Thompson
During the week Pfeiffer University may be seen thriving with life--in fact, that long line at Sandella’s clearly proves that. While the weekdays may help little ole’ Pfeiffer appear to be exactly what all student ambassadors wish it to be, weekends, however, make this university appear to be quite the ghost town. It seems that there is a new tradition on campus this year; going home on the weekend. Becca McQueen, Residence Life Director, knows this new tradition all too well. “I think when a lot of students leave campus for the weekend, it does hurt the overall community feel of the campus,” McQueen said. For those students, particularly from out of state, that stay here on weekends, it can really make it seem boring and lonesome here. The Campus Activities Board (CAB), Res. Life, COL, and other groups on campus have been working hard to plan fun events on Fridays and Saturdays to help entice students to stay on campus. We are going to do more shuttles to local shopping places, restaurants, and attractions as well. I’m not sure these will keep some students on campus, but it will provide more opportunities for involvement and fun for the ones who do stay.” Students seem to think there are other reasons, and that Pfeiffer isn’t trying hard enough. “Pfeiffer is hard to stay around because of the surrounding night-life. Rather, the lack thereof. The campus offers rather mundane activities that aren’t appealing enough to stick around for. It seems that whatever effort is being put into activity planning on campus isn’t representative of what the students want,” senior Devin Forkel said. “Although CAB does offer weekly programs, it doesn’t seem to be enough, or they’re not attracting enough people to want to stay. Another reason is because the freshman are homesick, and they live nearby campus, and can’t handle being on campus that long, so trying to keep their attentions here, would be helpful,” one anonymous junior said.
Demond Hairston, Director of Student Involvement, says that CAB is doing everything it can to keep students here on the weekend. “During my short time here, the Campus Activities Board has made tremendous strides in their programming efforts. Overall, attendance to CAB events has increased to at least 100 students per event this year. In addition, Res. Life and various student organizations have also provided extremely valuable programming opportunities,” Hairston said. Kelly Buck, a junior, thinks that student activities have nothing to do with this problem, but rather, friendship. “Everyone goes home on the weekend, and everyone knows that. Because there aren’t a lot of people here every
weekend, people just go home because their friends leave,” Buck said. “You have to be social here. If you’re here on the weekends, you have to hang out with friends. Honestly, this school is what you make it,” freshman Khalid Stukes said. In the end, students will still leave campus over the weekend, despite the numerous activities offered. But if you make the best of this village that is full of opportunities, you’ll soon realize that Pfeiffer is the place to be on weekends.
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Fall Fitness By Christina Sadler This semester the Knapp Center has many opportunities for students and staff to get fit and stay healthy. The Knapp is offering a variety of options that include fitness classes, faculty and staff only hours, and personal training. The Knapp opens at 8am for everyone, but starting at 7am the fitness center opens its doors to faculty and staff only. “I love going to the fitness class because the instructor really helps us work on our own level. She offers modifications that can help any couch potato transform into a workout junkie,” senior Diamond Pate said. If you are looking for something that is a little more structured, then you may
want to try one of the fitness classes being offered and instructed by Jessica Stamper, a certified fitness trainer. Every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 8:30pm there is a Core Fitness Class. This class focuses on your core by doing a wide range of strength training techniques. Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9pm there is Cardio Funk, an aerobic/ cardio class with Latin, hip hop and jazz dance styles. Wednesdays at 7:30 there is Intro to Bootcamp, which is an overall total body, endurance and strength workout. “I love them! I know I’m not really that athletic of a person, but they are fun and push me to workout more,” senior Steven Beaver said. Along with the fitness classes the Knapp Fitness Center is also offering free student personal trainers to student, faculty,
and staff. Yorilliry “George” Moreno and Kaela Bellefeuil are participating in their Exercise Science Practicum and are available via appointment. They are helping their clients with fitness assessments, identifying specific training needs, leading fitness activities, and providing nutrition tips. “I think that it is a great program that is set up for not only athletes but for those who want to kick start their journey to getting healthier and fit. The program is done by students and is set up in a way that there is no pressure on you and you can move at your own pace, which I think opened it up to all students,” sophomore Katie Lyerly said. If you wish to set up a personal training appointment you can email the trainers @ ymoreno@my.pfeiffer.edu and kmbellefeuil487@my.pfeiffer.edu
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16 October Fall Break with The Francis Center By Kelly Hoey Whether you’re an athlete in season staying on campus because of practice and games, or a homesick student going home to see your family, one thing for sure everyone is excited to have a week long break from the ever growing stress of classes. The members of the Francis Center also have the pleasure of looking forward to spending a portion of their break helping those in need. The Francis Center has organized a trip to Atlanta to volunteer at the Safehouse Outreach and the Gateway Shelter. The Gateway homeless shelter is the largest emergency overflow center in Atlanta. “I first worked with the Gateway Center in July, while on a mission trip with the youth group I was interning with. While there I saw that the programs were really helping a large number of people, and if it wasn’t for volunteers Gateway would close down,” Social Justice Programming Coordinator Alan Alis said. Safehouse Outreach is a crisis center that focuses primarily on women and children. They also conduct pregnancy counseling sessions for teens and run a program that prevents teenage mothers from dropping out of school. While at the Gateway Shelter, Pfeiffer students volunteer services
will be geared toward making toilet paper rations, preparing meals, cleaning mats, washing the Gateway bus, painting, painting women’s nails and doing crafts with the women and children. Along with the satisfaction that comes with helping those who are less fortunate, those attending the trip will also be exposed to some of the cultural opportunities Atlanta has to offer. Students will take a tour of The William Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Museum, and on the last day they will visit Zoo Atlanta. Both of these experiences are being funded mostly through the Francis Center. “This will be the first alternative break trip in an urban setting through the Francis Center. I am very excited to be able to give students the chance to step outside of the village bubble and see social justice issues in a new setting,” Alternative Break Trip Coordinator Beth Kauffman said. “I am extremely excited to be able to lead this trip. It will be a new experience and a lot of fun for all involved.” The trip starts October 16th and students will be returning to Misenheimer the following Saturday evening. The trip is largely being funded through the Francis Center, but a 30 dollar fee is required to
help subsidize the costs. Participants will be staying at an area church that is within 10 minutes of both the volunteer sites. If you are interested in any of the Francis Center’s alternative trips, such as the upcoming winter break trip to Orlando to volunteer at Give Kids the World, contact Beth Kauffman or stop by the Francis Center.
news Humans vs. Zombies By Mariana’ Melvin Humans vs. Zombies is a game that was invented by a group of friends at Gnarwhal Studios and the first game was played at Goucher College in 2005. It is a free game that is played by people at over 650 colleges and universities including military bases, summer camps, public libraries, and high schools. The Human vs. Zombies game has a deeper purpose than just having fun. It helps people go beyond race, ethnicity, sexual preferences, or their social backgrounds to help create bonds between the players. It looks like students at Pfeiffer understand the deeper purpose because the humans are working together to get rid of the zombies and vice versa. “It is fun to play because everyone works as a team and zombies get together to get the humans and it also fun because you get to wait outside of buildings so you can get the humans,” freshman Kaityln Boykin said. “The game is fun and is starting to get intense because zombies are working as a team and you have to be armed and ready to fight because they are ambushing everybody. Also the game is really cool because everyone is working as a team,” freshman Bethany Hagopian said. Humans have weapons such as a noodle, nerf sword, and sock grenade that are used to stop the zombie from attacking for 15 minutes. The game also helps students have fun after a long day of classes and get rid of any stress. “It is a fun way to just let loose and relax because I have a lot of classes so I’m really busy but you just have a lot of fun and you can do it in between classes,” player Rachael Harden said. A website tells you the status of the people in the game and if you are a zombie. If you are a zombie then you have to feed within 48 hours or you die and then you are out of the game. It is hard to find humans when you are a zombie because they are armed with more than two weapons. But as freshman Kaityln Tedder said, “It was pretty easy trying to get a human when they are your roommate because it is not hard to outsmart them by simply asking them to go eat at the cafe.”
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18 October iPhone 5
By Tongtong Xue
Apple just released the iPhone5, creating a craze that extended all the way to Misenheimer. “It’s new. I have to have it. I’m an Apple fan,” senior John Anderson said. Here are some of the new phone’s advertised features: 1. All-new design. The thinnest, lightest, fastest iPhone ever. 2. 4-inch Retina display. It’s not just bigger. It’s just right. More display means more to see. 3. Connect to fast data networks. iPhone 5 is optimized for better battery life and designed for ultrafast connectivity in a thin profile. 4. A6 chip. Performance and graphics up to twice as fast, with battery life to spare. Faster CPU performance, Faster graphics. Even better battery life, up to 8 hours of browsing on a cellular connection, up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 10 hours of video playback time.
5. Earphones. This is completely reimagined from the sound up. Just like fingerprints, ears are unique parts of the body. This means that different people have different ear shapes, so the simple headphones fit differently on everyone. 6. iSight camera. The world’s most popular camera now captures more of the world. 7. All-new Lightning connector. Smaller, Smarter, Durable, Reversible. 8. iOS 6. The world’s most advanced mobile operating system. Does the new mobile device live up to the hype? Share your iPhone thoughts on our Facebook page.
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Sophomores Tell All By Hannah Causey
Freshman year can be a big change for many students, and for some students it can seem like too much to handle. The stresses of moving on campus, doing well in classes, having a social life, and making new friends can be overwhelming. Many freshmen will be moving away from home and alone for the first time. Classes become more challenging and meeting all the requirements for majors can be a lot of work. With all the events on campus, it’s tempting to go to them and procrastinate on homework. With so much going on, stress can be a big problem. But some sophomore students say success is possible. “I expected freshman year to be extremely rough and for classes to be difficult. When I actually got to college classes were super easy,” sophomore Taylor Lee said. Showing up to class and taking
notes is a great way to keep grades up. For students who find classes to be more difficult, Pfeiffer offers free tutoring in the learning center. First years students who move on campus may have to adjust to certain living conditions. Being away from home for the first time can be scary and sharing a room with someone new presents several challenges, as does sharing bathrooms and laundry rooms with several people. Mom and dad are no longer around to take care of them. Now they must learn how to be organized and take on responsibilities they may not have had before. “My freshman year, I expected it to be a bit awkward, but not crazy. While there was more drama than I expected, I also found the right people to go to and that making friends help,” Lindsay Sisco said. Finding a balance between class, homework, friends and social lives is the key
to being successful in college. “I wasn’t expecting how hard and important it was to manage school work and a social life,” sophomore Mary Boyd commented. At home there was the option of alone time. Now freshmen must adjust to being surrounded by people almost constantly. John Borza, who is from Florida, said he was expecting a very difficult social life. “I was right. I did make friends, which helped, but I quickly learned that this isn’t Florida. I had to alter the way I approached friendships,” Borza explained. Sophomore Samuel Soto had this advice for freshmen: “Prioritize your things and do not get too overly confident. Take it easy but at the same time be serious.” All the sophomores we spoke with agreed that it is necessary to get involved but don’t overdo it. Don’t take on more than you can handle.
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20 October Boogerwoods By Madelyne Beattie With Halloween right around the corner, we all know that the ghosts and goblins will soon be out to play, so why not treat yourself to a good haunt? Boogerwoods is one of North Carolina’s oldest haunted trails still in operation. Unlike other haunted trails Boogerwoods is a nonprofit organization, donating all proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis. Why Cystic Fbrosis? Thirtyfive years ago owner and operator Wayne Trexler’s wife was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. A few years later she lost her battle with the disease. The day Wayne Trexler’s wife was diagnosed, Boogerwoods was born. Thirty-five years later, the haunted trail is still going strong. “Preparation for the opening of the haunted trail starts in August. This year Boogerwoods has added four new scenes: Wrong Turn, a new and improved Jeepers Creepers, Booger Hospital and a surprise scene, I just can’t tell you about. For only fifteen dollars you can come out, get a good scare, and support a good cause all in one night,” Pfeiffer senior and Boogerwoods volunteer Jordan Waller said. “Boogerwoods is the best kept secret in Rowan County. The trail is not only scary but entertaining. It is the only haunted trail I have ever visited that provides guides to take you from scene to scene. I am ready for Boogerwoods to open this year, and to be able to share it with friends who have never been,” UNC student Candice Brown said. Tickets are fifteen dollars and go on sale each day at Boogerwoods at 2pm, cash only. Tickets are only good for the night bought; refunds are not given for unused tickets. Fast pass tickets are available for twenty-five dollars. The fast pass will put you to the front of the line with little or no wait. You can pick your time: 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00. You must be in the VIP line on time to take advantage of the fast pass.
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Expectations Expanded
By Laura Fortner
Expectations were high at Opening Convocation because all of the freshman class and the new transfer students were being welcomed into the Pfeiffer Family, but the ceremony failed to impress many. Most of the freshman class already felt welcomed into the family like environment, but convocation seemed to disappoint and bore most of the new students. “I got a new high score on ‘Angry Birds’ during the ceremony,” freshman Aidann Smith said. In fact many students were focused on their phones, rather than the speeches. Although the ceremony demonstrated organization and focused on welcoming the students, its target did not appear impressed. “I’d much rather hear from recent graduates because I can actually relate with
them, and they would keep my attention,” freshman Emily Clark suggested. Finding speakers that are more relatable to students would be the biggest step in improving Convocation. Students want to be able to picture themselves in the footsteps of the speaker and not hear the same lecture again and again. By having a recently graduated senior speak, it would allow the students to picture going through the process and allow them to learn from the speaker’s mistakes, just like we do from our siblings and parents. According to a recent Yale University study, 85% of people are more influenced by their fellow peers than by anyone else. Therefore, why shouldn’t there be a graduate speaker? “We learn together, we live together, and we are together. Why not relate
together?” student Matt Ellwood said. 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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22 Sports Swimming Upstream By Ryan Goldsmith Pfeiffer’s swimming team has been working harder than ever in preparation for this year’s season. If you’ve seen the squad you’ve already noticed that the team’s roster has nearly doubled. Everyone has been working non-stop in and out of the pool on an intense training schedule. “We’ve never trained harder in our lives. We all know it’s worth it,” sophomore Kimberly Eurillo said. “I have never been more excited to swim in my life. The whole team is prepared. We are ready,” freshman swimmer Laura Fortner said. The first season meet is The North Carolina Kick-Off Class on October 5th and 6th in Greensboro, NC.
Special Olympics On Saturday September 22, local Special Olympic athletes from Stanly County were invited to the E. E. Waddell Center for a very special event. Pfeiffer Women’s Basketball Team was on hand for the 4th year in a row, providing one-on-one basketball skills training for more than 30 athletes. At the end of the event, a 5 on 5 scrimmage was the highlight of the day. Athletes from ages 8 and up are eligible to participate in Special Olympics activities and really enjoy the attention they receive from the Lady Falcons!
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