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Rock Football Wins Season Opener The football team rallied from a 20 point deficit to defeat Kutztown University 37-26.

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Friday September 12, 2014 • Volume 98, Issue Number 3 • Slippery Rock University's Student Newspaper

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Dance majors of SRU On the big screen: cast in a new film

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SRU dance students rehearse for the dance film that will be directed by Marta Renzi. Eleven students were chosen for the film, this being their first time on camera. The film is planning to be released during the student dance concert in Feb. 2015.

By Amber Cannon Assistant News Editor

Eleven SRU dancers were offered the opportunity to star in a dance film directed by Marta Renzi.

Director and international filmmaker, Marta Renzi has been working side by side with SRU Dance professor, Dr. Jennifer Keller and some of SRU's dancers to make this film idea become a reality.

"The idea for this film came about when Jennifer asked if I would be her mentor. I thought the best way to do that would be to work on a project together, so here I am," Renzi said. "I knew I would be working with a large cast of women. I also knew that we would have to create something quickly and shoot the film in the costumes."

Although Renzi is an international filmmaker, she admitted that she wanted to challenge herself with this film. For her own growth, she wanted to show more choreographic material within the film rather than the film just being a narrative.

"For this film, I decided that I didn't want to

emphasize a narrative so much. I'm trying to put the dance back in dance film," Renzi said. "My challenge to myself was to add enough narrative so that the film doesn't look like a dance concert, but also enough dance so that it doesn't look like a film exercise."

When it came to picking the dancers for the film, Renzi said that she was looking for something special.

"There were some really lovely seniors that I didn't pick. I wanted as much range as I could get. I was really looking for people who looked intelligent and who were willing to take risks and use their faces as well as their bodies," Renzi said."In film, or in any type of dance, the face matters, always."

Among the eleven dancers picked for the film, sophomore dance major, Monica Traggiai, 19, admitted that this whole dance experience has been eye-opening.

"For me personally, this is a brand new experience working with dance on film," Traggiai said. "It's really awesome to get to see not only how specific you have to be with the dancing itself, but also how the

camera works and the whole importance of getting the right angle. It's nice being able to see dance from the director and the videographer perspective."

According to Traggiai, the audition for the film was very different from a regular dance audition.

For the film audition, the dancers were given the opportunity to come up with their own dance routine with a partner. The audition was hard because it was different, Traggiai said.

SRU professor of dance, Dr. Keller will assist Renzi as the camera operator of this film. As a professor, Keller wanted her students to get an opportunity to dance on film as well as work with a professional choreographer.

The theme around the film is still developing, according to Keller.

"The film will have a country feel to it. Some of the movement is very similar to square dancing." Keller said. "I don't quite know where this is going, but I also think she [Marta] is dealing with themes of both innocence and bullying."

The film will be screened at the student dance concert in Feb. 2015.

Norton explains budget for New study finds faults in the 2014-2015 fiscal year helicopter parenting method

By Kevin Squires Editor-in-Chief

“I’m so happy, so happy that last year is in the rear-view mirror,” Slippery Rock University President Cheryl J. Norton said in her state of the university address, reflecting on the 2013-2014 fiscal year Thursday in the ballroom of the Robert M. Smith Student Center. The budget was balanced “with a great sense of pride and being very humble to all of you” by Norton and with $262,135 in the black.

While no reser ve funds were used to fund operations, they were used for health, safety and deferred maintenance costs. “We did a good

job, but we’re not doing more than what’s needed in terms of addressing that problem because we’re trying to maintain momentum for the future,” Norton said.

She cautioned that while the $262,135 may sound like a high number, it is less than 0.25 percent relative to the total budget- a budget that Norton expects to be on the rise for next year.

Next year will bring the highest year of costs for collective bargaining agreements and merit pay due to it being the final year in many of the contracts, a 4.25% increase in health care costs for the most popular plan SEE SRU, PAGE A-2

By Haley Barnes News Editor

Helicopter parents are becoming an increasing issue in college, according to a recent study conducted by Jill C. Bradley-Geist and Julie B. Olson-Buchanan, professors of California State University Fresno.

By M e r r i a m - We b s t e r ' s definition, a helicopter parent is "a parent who is overly involved in the life of his or her child."

The study is called “Helicopter Parents: An Examination of the Correlates of Over-Parenting of

College students. The study is one of the first of its kind and it focuses on the downfalls of overparenting. The study is published by the latest issue of Education + Training Volume 56, No. 4, 2014.

In this study, Bradley-Giest and Olson-Buchanan surveyed over 450 undergraduate students at the California State University Fresno. Students were surveyed on their level of self-efficiency, the frequency of parental involvement, how their parents are involved daily, and their response to workplace scenarios.

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SRU Recognized iWant the Apple

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Women's Soccer $19k in Grants Starts TRAILS Beats Cal U

Slippery Rock ranked 89 in the nation for environmental friendliness.

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The women's soccer team defeated nationally ranked Cal U for first win of the season.

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Apple unveiled their latest gadget, read how awesome the Apple Watch is.

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Therapeutic recreation professor uses grant money for a new program.

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Students react to helicopter parents Continued from Page A-1

Results showed that students with helicopter parents are more dependent on others.

The results also showed that these students lack the ability to believe in themselves and handle responsibility, which according Bradley-Giest and Olson-Buchanan’s study, are qualities that employers value and look for in potential employees.

Slippery Rock had mixed emotions about this study.

Aleta Bullock, senior Health Service Administration major, explained that she felt parents are not necessarily ruining college for their children, but more along the lines of intruding on it. She feels parents fear of what could

potentially happen to their children during college, but it is crucial that there should be some distance between parent and child because college is a time to discover one’s self.

Serena Engel, junior Public Health major, was unfamiliar with the term "helicopter parent." She said she calls her parents every day, but her parents know she can handle herself. She said she understands the stress of how helicopter parenting could ruin college for students because she does not work as well when she is nagged.

Nick Rohm, sophomore Therap eutic Recreation major, said when he was in high school his parents were always helping him, but they

do not help him as much now since they are far away.

He keeps them up to date on his grades and he said he frequently texts his parents.

Since this is the one of the first studies of its kind, the insight was a little out of the Slippery Rock University's Psychology Department’s reach.

According to Dr. Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, Psychology Department chair, “There is a wide range within what is considered developmentally healthy in terms of parentchild interactions and the closeness between family members. The most important factor is the goodness of fit between the needs of each of the individuals involved.”

SRU is one of three schools to increase enrollment in PASSHE

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220 Eisenberg Building Slippery Rock REBECCA DIETRICH/THE ROCKET University Dr. Norton expresses her excitement towards the largest freshman class in Slippery Rock history. She addressed the university on Thursday during common hour in the ballroom of the Smith Student Center.

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2012 Mark of Excellence First Place Winner in Region 4 from the Society of Professional Journalists.

(lower than expected last year), pension plan increases and operating costs that will continue to increase.

It also brings the fourth year of a flat state appropriation from the governor’s budget to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). “In reality, even though it’s a state appropriation, it does not necessarily buy the same thing this year as it did last year or the year before. We’re really down 10 to 12 percent,” Norton said.

“Fortunately, and I do mean fortunately, the Board of Governors saw fit to give us a three percent tuition increase,” Norton said which

Board of Governors also approved technology fee increases to be used for new services and technology.

The over 2,200 freshmen and transfer students entering the university this year represent the largest freshman class in its history and a one percent increase in credit enrollment overall for the university. While the numbers have not been fixed, there is a 12.3 percent increase in freshmen students, 29 percent increase in international students, 21 percent increase in graduate students, and a transfer decrease of 2.25 percent are expected.

“We’re one of three PASSHE schools that have actually shown an increase, how great is that?”

Norton said.

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POLICE BLOTTER Sept. 5 - Slippery Rock Borough Police Department requested assistance for two intoxicated Sept. 4 - Zachary Phelan, 19, was individuals in a car at the Life issued an underage citation after a Long Learning Center Lot. One report of an intoxicated individual individual was taken to Grove City Hospital by ambulance. The at Building F. other individual was transported Sept. 4 - Police received a to SRUPD for suspicion of driving call for a female passed out in under the influence of alcohol front of Spotts. The student was transported by police to the Sept. 5 - Andrew Venesky, 19, was Health Center. charged with aggravated assault Sept. 5 - Zeke Bonura, 19, and when police were dispatched to Zachary Crawford, 19, were issued Building F for a tripped fire alarm. a drug violation after being seen While walking in the building, smoking marijuana at the Ski Venesky ran into an officer.

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The officer attempted to talk, but Venesky became combative.

Sept. 5 - Che Narvaez, 18, was Venesky was then transported issued a drug violation after being to the Health Center, where he seen smoking marijuana near the assaulted the officer. Venesky was Leadership Course. transported to Butler County Jail.

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Sept. 6 - Police, while on patrol, o b s e r ve d t h re e i n d iv i du a l s showing signs of intoxication by the pavilion on Stadium Drive.

One individual was transported to the Health Center to be checked.

Charges are still pending on all three individuals.

Sept. 7 - Emily Cracolici, 20, was issued an underage citation after being caught carrying a street sign near West Lake Lot.

Sept. 8 - Stephen Peterson, 19, and Margaret Wilson, 18, were issued underage citations when they were seen drinking on the porch of West Gym. Sept. 9 - A 15-year-old, Riley Bock, 18, Courtney Brennan, 18, Ryan Delea, 18, Winter Fondi, 18, Jade Kost, 18, Kendal Kuhns, 18, Michael Ravas, 18, Amber Schaffer, 18, Qadir Taylor, 18, and Sarah Webster, 18, were issued underage citations when police responded to a report of intoxicated individuals at Building D. The 15-year-old was transported to the police department until the parents came to pick the individual up.

Sept. 7 - Slippery Rock Borough Police Department requested assistance for an assault on Cooper Street. Ambulances were dispatched for a severe head injury.

The Borough Police Department also requested assistance for a fight that broke out on Main Street Compiled by Amber Cannon minutes later.

SRU campus recognized for being 'green'

By Chris Gordon Rocket Contributor

Slippery Rock University was recognized by the Sierra Club in their annual assessment of sustainable schools, posted in the SeptemberOctober edition of the Sierra Club Magazine.

Paul Scanlon, the Special Assistant to the President for Sustainability Planning and Operations at Slippery Rock University, weighed in on the significance of this recognition.

“We find out through surveys that prospective students look at sustainability as a decision factor when choosing schools,” Scanlon said.

Slippery Rock has achieved this recognition by reducing energy consumption by 22 percent and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent in the past few years, despite a growing campus population, Scanlon said.

The university accomplished these reductions by use of a climate action plan, containing long and short-term goals, Scanlon said.

Recycling, using food waste for compost, and close energy monitoring of campus housing are key strategies in this plan, he added.

The university has also conducted studies to convert the campus boiler plant from coal-burning to biofuel-burning and to install solar canopies over campus parking lots, which would absorb solar energy and act as a shield from snow and other bad weather, Scanlon said.

The Sierra Club’s assessment was conducted through a questionnaire, which was available online to all four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. Of the 173 schools that completed the questionnaire, Slippery Rock ranked 89th.

The questionnaire was based on a 1,000-point scale and was graded against a key of the Sierra Club’s environmental priorities. Slippery Rock received a score of 578.74. The highest score was an 813.51 by the University of California, Irvine.

Nearby schools that also received recognition by the Sierra Club were Chatham University, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Drexel University.

The Sierra Club is one of the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organizations in the United States. It frequently engages in political activism, attempting to promote green policies and environmental conservation.

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Helicopter parents ruin college life Students need to grow up and parents need to let them For students at Slippery Rock University, college is the first fundamental step in moving into adulthood. For many, it is their first time living away from someone that needs to know where they are every minute of the day; it is an escape from the constant nagging to clean your room or do your homework that plagued life up until now.

Sometimes, the move to college isn’t quite the escape it was supposed to be. Your parents are still watching your every move, showing up every weekend and calling every day.

“I’m just looking out for your best interests. I’ve been on this earth a lot longer than you have so just let me handle this,” a parent might say. This same parent may be under the impression that you’re still living at home full time and should be calling every single night.

This is your classic case of helicopter parents and they are ruining the college experience and a student’s transition into becoming an adult. They hover and push themselves into college

life when those days are long behind them.

Of course, there are things to miss about being home. The home-cooked meals, having someone that loves you to come home to, do your laundry, be your advocate when you need someone to have your back and bake cookies for you are things that come to mind. Who doesn’t love those things?

The thing is, your parents are not at school with you. This is your time to embrace independence and establish your identity as an individual. It’s time to really learn those life skills like doing laundry, cooking meals and how to manage your time.

It can be terrifying for a student, parents and even the university at times, to think of students as competent young adults.

For a student, this could mean many mistakes and regrets. It could mean new challenges like talking with professors yourself about your concerns or balancing your academics with your social life. It could also mean figuring out how to adjust to life more on your own.

For parents, there is the fear of letting go and taking to the sidelines if you aren’t needed.

Nothing is harder than witnessing someone you love struggle with something if you think you can make it better. More often than not though, you’re actually stopping that person from growing up.

The university, for the most

part, seems to have a pretty good grasp on the fact that students are the ones now in the driver’s seat. A big contributing factor to this is a student’s rights under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which protects a students information from being disclosed to parents without the student’s consent.

Are mistakes going to happen?

Probably. Are you going to learn more from handling something yourself than if you had a parent is handling the situation for you?

Definitely.

It’s a delicate situation beginning to split off from your life at home, especially with all the good things you don’t want to leave behind.

Find a balance because after all, you haven’t disowned your family. You’ll always love them and the life you have at home. But if you’ve got a helicopter parent, you need to let them know that this is your life and while you appreciate everything they have done for you up until this point, it is time for you to live it. You can always go to them for help when you need it, but they should not be involving themselves like they may have in the past. Tell them to let you come to them if you need them.

Parents: respect that. You’ve raised great kids, now let them prove it.

Spread your wings Slippery Rock University students; it’s time to leave the nest behind. And parents, it’s time to let them.

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In the Quad

This week’s question: How involved should parents be in a student’s life?

EDITORIAL POLICY The Rocket strives to present a diverse range of opinions that are both fair and accurate in its editorials and columns appearing on the Opinion pages. “Our View” is the opinion of the Editorial Board and is written by Rocket editorial board members. It reflects the majority opinion of The Rocket Editorial Board.

“Our View” does not necessarily reflect the views of Slippery Rock University, its employees or its student body. Columns and cartoons are drafted by various individuals and only reflect the opinions of the columnists.

In the Quad is a segment in which random students, faculty and staff are asked for their opinions on a specific topic.

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Tara Anderson Sophomore Secondary Education - History Major Franklin, Pennsylvania

Jacob Spyra Sophomore Public Health Major Washington, Pennsylvania

“I think they should be involved but not too involved.

I feel like just enough to make the student feel comfortable, give them enough space because it is their college life.”

“I would say little to none, maybe check in with the student every once in a while but not to know everything they’re doing.”

“I would say a minimum amount of involvement because you should let them experience college fully.”

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5 people you should be thanking but aren’t for a smoothie and, smiling all the while, assured me that my order was coming right up. After taking a few more orders, he hurried over to the blender and had my smoothie ready in about thirty seconds. As a final touch, he took a Sharpie and wrote “Have a Great Day!!” with that cute little double exclamation mark smiley face thing that people Danielle Swezey do. This wasn’t my first time visiting Elia with this guy working. He does Commentary this with EVERY cup. Despite being Danielle Swezey is a junior constrained by time and staring down a long line of people, he adds Early Childhood and Special this personal touch to each drink Education major from order.

Jamestown, New York I wanted to use this week’s column Earlier this week, I was running to commend those people that I late and only had fifteen minutes believe deserve more recognition before my next class started. I for what they do. Here’s just a stopped at Weisenfluh to quickly small salute to a few of the undergrab something. I could see that appreciated individuals who go out the line at Elia was long and full of their way to make our lives easier: of disgruntled, overheated people.

There was only one person working 1. General Food Ser vice behind the counter. I reached the Employees that Smile: See above. front of the line in a bit of time. I’ve had your job before; it sucks.

He took his time to politely ask Way to grin through it all. what I needed, took my request

2. Maintenance Workers/ Cleaning Staff: There are people on this campus who don’t realize there is a time before 4 a.m. The cleaning staff shows up bright and early every day around this time. If I woke up this time every morning I would be incomprehensible, but there they are, offering a cheery wave as they push their cleaning carts past the front desk. I bet you didn’t realize that the cleaning staff shines the walls of the elevators, scrubs the walls of the stairwells, deals with mysterious stains in the hallways, and answers to every beck and call that Residence Life reports as a problem. Whatever you get paid, it’s definitely not enough.

3. That One Professor You Want to Be When You Grow Up: Okay, technically we are adults, but you know what I mean. They’re the person you’d like to be in ten years.

Maybe you met them freshman year.

Maybe for our new students at SRU, you met them just last week and knew instantly that you wanted to live your life vicariously through

them. Either way, they’ve helped you transition through your toughest times and term papers. They’ve inspired you and assured you to follow your passions. Dr. A, thank you for everything.

4. Random Do-Gooders: Those majestic creatures that prance around campus with a song in their hearts, doing whatever they can to improve the world through the smallest actions. They give out compliments to people they don’t know. They stop to help you pick up your books that you dropped all over the floor. As an advocate for the Golden Rule, I can honestly say that we need more people like you in this life.

5. Your Parents: Call them. They love and miss you.

If you see any of these people in the next few days, be sure to let them know how much you appreciate what they do for you. You never know when they might leave your life, so you might as well tell them now.

Ferguson officer’s behavior should not be held as police standard

Coryn Bookwalter Commentary Coryn Bookwalter is a junior history major from Mercer, Pennsylvania.

When it comes down to it, what happened in Ferguson, Missouri was inexcusable. Officer Darren Wilson did not

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live up to the oath he took to protect the people of his community and took advantage of the power given to him. However, all police officers should not be placed in the stereotype that Wilson chose to be a part of.

My father has been a state trooper for going on seventeen years and he does not fit the prejudiced cop description. He’s a man that actually lives up to how officers of the law should behave when interacting with the public and knows that he isn’t invincible and his actions do have consequences when he puts his badge on. It’s sad to say, but he is an oddity. Most cops do believe that they can do whatever they please once they put that uniform on. They forget that they have made a commitment to their communities to treat each person equally and in accordance of the law.

The point is that we shouldn’t place every police officer out there with Darren Wilson. We should actually give them a chance to prove they are different. There are a few truly good officers out there, my father being one

Apple reveals new watch, it’s about time

Alex Mowrey Commentary MCT CAMPUS

Alex Mowrey is a senior emerging Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Tuesday which features technology and multimedia major from Digital Touch to draw and send messages on the watch.

San Diego, California and the photo individuals to be connected through editor of The Rocket. their new Digital Touch. This gives Apple Thanks to Apple, we will no longer Watch users the ability to draw pictures need to check our iPhones for the time, or words that automatically get sent to we can just look at our new Apple Watch your friend’s watch face. They also added that is on our wrists. Crazy concept I a heartbeat feature to the Digital Touch know. The Apple Watch has been a area. When you press two fingers on whisper in the wind for a long time the screen, the built-in heart rate sensor now and on Tuesday, Apple released it analyzes your heartbeat and sends it to the public. Tech junkies around the to your friends. This is perfect for long world huddled in front of their computer distance lovers, or if you just want to screens and wiped the drool from their let everyone know how high your heart chins, to watch the new line of products rate is after your leave the gym. The possibilities are endless. be revealed. Myself included.

I believe that this product will change I have always been a massive Apple product supporter and I always get the way people communicate with feelings of great joy whenever they put each other and in turn help to improve out something new. The new watch is themselves. With many health features by far my favorite to date. I remember included in the watch, people can really saying out loud to myself as I watched keep an eye on their movement and daily the keynote, “I want this, I don’t really activity.

As these are just a few exemplary know why, but I want this.” That is why Apple is such a great company, I have no features that it provides, the list is real grasp on why I want the new watch, potentially endless. The watch opens I just want it. I believe that reason that a whole door for developers and users most of the general population would alike to make it even more of a lifewant it is because, well who wouldn’t changing product.

This is something I hope to start want a miniature iPhone on their wrist?

It interacts seamlessly with your current setting money aside for, so I can buy it on iPhone and has a lot of extraordinary release day. Keep and eye out for my 38 features that fit in with our everyday life. millimeter tan line on my wrist, because The watch provides more ways for you can bet I will never take it off.

of them.

Before you judge them, you must see how they act when they are called to a situation and remember that they are regular people as well; some are good and some aren’t so good.

When people group my dad in that prejudiced category, I want them to know that he’s a father and grandfather that taught his children that everyone was created equally and some of the things other officers do is indeed wrong.

My dad is without a doubt one of the greatest men I’ve ever met and I know that he will always treat everyone equally, because that is what he taught me to do.

I do believe, however, that there does need to be a change in how most officers behave because what many of them have been doing is completely unacceptable. An innocent teenager in Missouri should be carrying on his life right now, but he’s not because of an ignorant police officer. Something in this system must be changed. RIP Michael Brown.

Genetics seeks to explain gay gene described as “Homosexuality, male.”

In the details, various studies on the region are explored in relation to homosexuality in males.

A great way to find out about this is to compare identical twins.

Two identical twins are going to have the same genetic make-up, but we know that they exhibit different characteristics. One study found that if one twin male was gay, there was Kevin Squires a 52 percent chance that the other It’s Rocket Science would be. Other results from studies do not support an X-linked gene Kevin Squires is a senior biology major underlying male homosexuality. from West Mifflin, Pennsylvania and the There’s a lot still up in the air about this and part of it is because genetics editor-in-chief of The Rocket. is a complex thing.

Homosexuality is one of most the Genetics is not just going to say that disputed and debated topics in today’s if a gene is present that people show world, but where does biology fit in? certain traits and if it isn’t they won’t.

Is there any biological reason for There are often a variety of genetic being born gay? If it is genetic, how and environmental factors that go could being gay possibly advance into things. Sometimes a person’s the human species or get passed on environment can even command if there is no reproduction that can (to an extent) what is expressed in happen? I’ll address these questions a person’s DNA in an awesome field and more by taking a look at Xq28, called epigenetics which warrants its or as it’s known by some “the gay own discussion in a future column. gene.”

Homosexuality is not a topic that Xq28 isn’t actually a gene at all; it’s a can be fully explained by simple region on the X chromosome (which genetics or by science at this point. all males get from their mothers) That doesn’t mean it won’t ever be and actually has portions that code fully understood or that there aren’t for many different things. Think of reasons for the trait to continue it like a chapter of an instruction on within a population. It can be manual where each sentence might found in many different species tell you how to do something and some scientists suggest that different. Xq28 is a chapter, and homosexuality in a population may homosexuality may be a sentence in benefit the group as a whole by that chapter. allowing those individuals to help Some scientists have noticed a care for their relatives’ children relationship between Xq28 and or that the female relatives of homosexuality in males, but clear homosexual males are actually more comprehension of that relationship fertile from Xq28 being present. is far from understood.

The point is, genetics is certainly The Online Mendelian Inheritance not a tell-all for determining an in Man cites Xq28 as coding for individual’s sexuality or explaining many different things including it, but it might be able to share some the HSM1 or GAY1 gene which is insight and be further explored.

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Horoscopes To day's Bir thday (09/12/14). Craf t a masterpiece this year. Creativity, networking and communications improve vital connections through 12/23, when a new 2.5-year phase begins at home. Remodel, renovate or relocate for family thriving. Romance flowers this spring (3/20).

Prepare for unpredictable finances. Grow courage, strength and compassion. Share resources in community. Love thy neighbor.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus on making money for the next two days. Postpone travel and handle a deadline. Avoid disagreements by sticking to fundamentals. Try a new approach.

Free your imagination. Find what you need far away.

Brooke Griffin is a sophomore communication major from Meadville, Pennsylvania.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Invest in your own comfort. Handle personal issues today and tomorrow. No need to talk about it. Wait to see what develops. Energy surges are predicted.

Don't gamble or squander. You're becoming more certain.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- You're under a bit more pressure now. Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. Listen for what's wanted and needed. Expand your shopping list. Ask for specific support. Re-affirm a commitment. Persuade very, very gently.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Gather input on a challenge today and tomorrow. Old friends tell you straight. Streamline your routine.

Be careful... not every trick works. Schedule meetings for today. Replace worn-out tools and make life easier.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Work requires more attention today and tomorrow.

An excellent opportunity tempts. Discuss it with experienced colleagues. There's a test or challenge involved. Put in time now for future payoff. All ends well.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Today and tomorrow are great for travel or educational exploration. Contribute time or funds to a cause that benefits many. Setbacks or roadblocks could arise. Keep advancing, observing the big picture.

Persuade with a wide view.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Graduate to the next level. Figure out your money for the next two days. Pay bills and balance accounts.

Don't make expensive promises or ignore other obligations. Your partner is grateful for your efforts.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -Today and tomorrow favor strengthening partnerships. Take a chance! Negotiate, collaborate and compromise. Your efforts are appreciated.

Don't borrow or lend, unless it's a helping hand.

Generosity comes back to you... pay it forward.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- You'll be very busy on creative projects for the next few days. Don't go for the most expensive option... this job may pay later than sooner. Use your imagination to find the resources you need.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- It's getting fun today and tomorrow. Play a favorite game. Practice long-term skills. Go for substance over symbolism. Recycle materials for new purpose. Involve friends and family, and anticipate philosophical differences with an open mind.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -Household matters need attention over the next two days. Study the situation before starting a new project. Handle domestic chores so you can hang out at home with family. Prepare something delicious to share.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Study the angles today and tomorrow. A solution to an old problem is becoming obvious. Join with a powerful ally and formulate your plan of attack.

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Football rallies for first win The Rock scored 37 unanswered points after early 20 point deficit

By Brian Hepfinger Sports Editor

The Slippery Rock Unive rs it y fo otb a l l team (1-0) overcame a 20-point deficit in the first half against Kutztown University (01) Saturday and scored 37 unanswered points to win the game.

SRU won 3 7 - 2 6 .

Kutztown scored 20 points in the first two quarters before SRU even scored.

The Rock, however, turned the game around by scoring 13 points to close out the first half.

“Once the offense got into the end zone, I thought we could start to gain some momentum,” SRU head coach George Mihalik said. “In the locker room, there was no ranting or raving. There was a quiet confidence among the players.”

In his first start of his career, sophomore quarterback Zack Newsock threw his only touchdown in the second quarter when he found sophomore wide receiver Leroy McClain for a 19-yard touchdown pass.

McClain had four catches for 41 yards to go along with one touchdown.

Newsock finished the game going 26-49 with 297 yards to go along with one touchdown and one interception.

Other targets for Ne w s o c k i n c l u d e d sophomore wide receiver Drew Scales, who caught five passes for 94 yards, and also junior wide receiver Jaimire Dutrieulle, who caught four passes for 42 yards.

“As the game went on, I thought that he just got more confidence as the game went on,” Mihalik said. “He progressed very well throughout the game.”

Sophomore running back Shamar Greene said that Newsock had a solid first game.

“I feel like he handled himself well,” Greene said. “He made a lot of good decisions.”

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Junior wide receiver Jaimire Dutrieuille breaks free from a Kutztown defender on Saturday. Dutrieulle had four receptions for 42 yards in their season opener.

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Golden Eagles soar past men's soccer

By Ryan Barlow Assistant Sports Editor

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Senior forward Stephen Donnelly attempts to score the ball during SRU's home game loss against the University of Charleston on Wednesday. Donnelly scored one of SRU's two goals to go along with an assist.

After getting their first win of the season against the University of Urbana on Sunday, the Slippery Rock University men’s soccer team was unable to overcome a four goal deficit in a 6-2 loss against the University of Charleston.

"You need to play good competition to see where your team is at, and see what level you want to be at," SRU head coach Andy Hoggarth said. "It showed that we can do some good things, like scoring two quick goals in the second half. It shows that we can compete and we just need to work hard and starting playing at that level for a full 90 minutes."

The Golden Eagles, who are ranked sixth overall in Division II men’s soccer, had their first goal scored in the 18th minute by junior Augusto Maciel.

Charleston’s sophomore forward Felipe Rafael Antonio scored their second goal to extend their lead to 2-0 14 minutes later, and junior forward Lewis Osborne scored Charleston’s third goal just before time expired in the first half.

After already trailing 3-0 at half time, the Rock allowed Charleston's junior midfielder Jules Gabbiadini to score the team’s fourth goal five minutes into the second half.

The Green and White finally got on the board in the 56th minute when junior forward Peter Boylan scored his first goal of the season with a header, assisted by senior midfielder Brandon Chiu and senior

forward Stephen Donnelly.

Donnelly then scored his first goal of the year five minutes later, set up by a through ball from sophomore midfielder Josh Allman.

Charleston added to their 4-2 lead in the 67th minute when freshman forward Kevin Faucht scored on a free kick just outside of the box. Lewis Osborne scored his second and Charleston’s final goal of the match with two minutes remaining in the game to set the final score 6-2.

Rock sophomore Steven Rerick was in net for the Green and White. Rerick allowed all six of Charleston’s goals, saving seven out of 13 shots.

SRU had a total of 10 shots during the match, six of them being on goal. Donnelly led the Rock with four shots, and Chiu added two shots, each of them being on goal. Senior defender Josh Brake, sophomore midfielder Mike Pcholinsky, Boylan, and junior forward Mike Ilodigwe each added one shot for SRU. "We watched some film from Wednesday and picked out the things that we need to improve upon," Hoggarth said. "You just have to draw a line under those things and use it as tool to get better. With a coach coming in and a group of experienced players there is definitely going to be a learning curve when the new coach brings in new strategies."

SRU will play their next game in Amherst, New York on Sat. against Daemen College at 3 p.m. The team’s overall record now stands at 1-2.

Women's soccer bounces back to win first game

By Cody McCullough Rocket Contributor

The Slippery Rock University women's soccer team (11-1) earned their first win of the season by a score of 1-0 over California University of Pennsylvania (2-1-1) on Wednesday.

Sophomore forward Dara Demich scored the Rock's first goal of the season in the 87th minute off of a corner kick assist from junior midfielder Caitlin Binder. This is the fifth consecutive win for SRU over California, including beating them twice a season ago, where one of those was a 3-0 victory in the NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship game. Since 2010, California is 45-4-4 at home, with three of those losses coming from SRU. The Green and White's defense and goal-tending paved the way to another shutout against a California team that has scored eight goals over its first three games.

Sophomore goalkeeper Annabelle Hegeman had one save in the game.

SRU ended the night with an 11-8 advantage in total shots attempted, including seven shots on target, and four shots off target. California had one shot on target and seven shots off target.

Sophomore forward Sam Thornton had four shots on goal, while junior midfielder Brooke Edwards and senior midfielder Leslie Henny both had two shots on goal. Demich, junior midfielder Allison Harbart,

and freshman midfielder Tess Keeley each had one shot on goal.

The Rock tied Shippensburg University on Saturday. where the game ended in a 0-0 tie.

SRU head coach Noreen Herlihy said that it was good to see the Rock play clean soccer in the goals against column, and that they were more disciplined defensively.

In terms of negativity, Herlihy said that they need to start burying goals instead of just getting opportunities. SRU had 10 shots on goal in this game.

“I’d be more concerned if we weren’t creating those opportunities," Herlihy said.

"Now we just need to finish them.”

In this game, Hegeman made 11 saves on the way to her third career shutout. Sophomore forward Sam Thorton was the biggest offensive threat for the Rock, recording five shots on goal.

SRU out-shot Shippensburg with 18-17 total shots attempted. The Rock had 11 shots on target and seven shots off target. Shippensburg had 10 shots on target and seven shots off target.

Senior forward Nicole Krueger said the team chemistry is good, and everyone gets along, and that they are just trying to get over having a lot of injuries and youth on the team.

"The team needs to stay true to the integrity of how the game should be played and coached,” Herlihy said.

Slippery Rock host Davis & Elkins Sat. at 1 p.m. at James Egli Field.

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Sophomore forward Sam Thornton attempts to score during SRU's game against Shippensburg University on Saturday.

Thornton led SRU with four shots on goal. Thornton appeared in 14 games last season as a freshman and made five starts.

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Field hockey opens season with three wins Doug Gilghrist Rocket Contributor

The Slipper y Rock University field hockey team opened up the 2014 season by defeating American International College and Bellarmine University over the weekend. Both games were played in Springfield, Ma. The Rock won the first game against American International 2-0, and the second game against Bellarmire 3-2 in overtime.

"It was crucial to win our first two games," SRU head coach Julie Swiney said.

"The wins gave us good experience and confidence before beginning our conference schedule."

In their opener, SRU junior goalkeeper Carlee DuMars recorded her first career shutout. American International dominated in the first half, out-shooting the Rock 7-1, but were unable to score on DuMars.

The game remained scoreless at halftime.

Senior Anna Swearingen opened up the scoring for the Rock, scoring off of a rebound in the 45th minute to give them a 1-0 lead.

Senior Kelsey Gustafson scored the second goal of the game for SRU off of a penalty shot to make the score 2-0. The defense took it from there, preserving the lead and the shutout as the Green and White held on for the 2-0 victory.

Junior forward Courtney Bradshaw, sophomore forward Megan McKay and senior forward Allison Shade each recorded two shots apiece for SRU, while DuMars had five saves in the shutout.

"I was so excited to get my first collegiate shutout, but I couldn't have done it without the support of all my teammates," DuMars said. "I couldn't ask for a better group of girls to be playing with."

DuMars' teammates said that she played well in both matches.

"Carlee did a great job in both matches this weekend," Swiney said. "She is doing a nice job of controlling the defensive circle and playing with confidence."

The game against Bellarmire was very even.

The Rock took a 2-0 lead before halftime. Shade scored in the 13th minute off of an assist from sophomore forward Michelle Couch.

Freshman forward Kailee Krupski extended the SRU lead right before halftime, with an assist from McKay. The second half was a different story, however.

Bellarmine dominated the half by out-shooting the Rock 14-5 while scoring twice to tie the game. With the score tied 2-2, the game went into overtime.

Less than six minutes into overtime, senior midfielder Kaili Simmons scored off of an assist from Shade, giving

SRU the 3-2 victory and a 2-0 record on the season.

"It was extremely important for the team to get these first two wins after a strong start to preseason to give us the confidence that we need to drive us through the rest of the season," Simmons said.

Krupski lead SRU with four shots, while DuMars had 12 saves in the win.

"I think that our first two games were crucial to setting the momentum for our upcoming season. I believe that we will continue to progress toward our goals and come together as a unit in the coming weeks," DuMars said.

On Wednesday, the Rock returned home to open up conference play against Seton Hill University. SRU improved to 3-0 on the season with a 2-1 victory.

Sophomore midfielder Kylie McCarty scored the first goal of the game in the 25th minute off of an assist from Couch. Seton Hill tied the score early in the second half, deflecting the ball out of mid air past DuMars. Seton Hill was out-shot 25-3 by the Green and White.

The winning goal was scored by Swearingen with less than 11 minutes left in the game.

Three games into the season, the Rock is already halfway to their total number of wins from 2013 (6-12)

Volleyball earns a pair of wins at Pfeiffer College Tournament Colleen Barenick Rocket Contributor

The Slippery Rock University volleyball team began their season strong, winning their first two matches against Pfeiffer College and Georgia College, before being handed their first loss of the season against Shephard University.

The season began with the Pfeiffer College Tournament in Misenheimer, NC. On day one of the tournament, The Rock began their day with a 3-0 shut-out victory over the host school , Pfeiffer.

Sophomore Leah Jones and senior Kristy Lake each had strong performances in the match, combining for a total of 17 kills in the match. Jones recorded nine kills and Lake also added eight of her own.

Jones correspondingly tallied a match-best of 12 digs, just missing out on a double-double.

For a team as a whole, Slippery Rock held the edge over Pfeiffer with a .184-.087 hitting percentage.

Slipper y Rock performed aggressively in an electrifying five-set 3-2 victory over Georgia College in their second game of the tournament.

During the match, five

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Senior forward Allison Shade tries to keep possession of the ball during SRU's game against Seton Hill University on Wednesday. Shade scored her one goal and one assist against Bellarmine University.

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separate Rock athletes recorded at least ten kills apiece. Lake took the lead by recording a 16 kills; followed by sophomore Cassidy Schoof with 11, senior Michelle Hren with 11, freshman Emily Sokolowski with 10, and sophomore Jaden Zimmer also with 10.

Rock sophomore Anna Mease led the Rock on defense by recording a match-best of 33 digs. Sophomore Nicole Fortuna, and senior Jana Reilly each recorded eight digs, followed by Lake and Jones each with five, freshman Kristen C. Smith with two, and junior Kristen Smith with one.

Although the Green and White was behind two sets to nothing early on, the girls fought back to bring the match even at 2-2. During the comeback, The Rock posted 25-19 wins in both the third and fourth set. The final set of the match was very back and forth, but Slippery Rock prevailed with a final match score of 15-13.

"I thought we played okay," SRU head coach Laurie Lokash said. "We had to come back from two sets down to beat Georgia College, so I

was very proud of how the team stuck together and refused to give up.

We settled down and got the job done."

On day two of the tournament, the Rock was shut out by Shepherd University 3-0.

The Rams soundly defeated SRU in all three sets with scores of 25-14, 25-13, and 2519. Offensively, Kristy Lake and Michelle Hren paced the team with four kills apiece, along with Janna Reilly tallying seven assists and leading the team with eight digs.

Leah Jones also added seven digs for the Rock.

With The Rock’s loss to Shepherd, their record drops to 2-1 overall.

"I thought we played very poorly in the loss against Shepherd," Lokash said. "Passing dictates chances for success, and our passing that match was abysmal at best."

This week, SRU heads to Elkins, West Virginia to take part in the Davis and Elkins Tournament.

They will face Glenville State College (0-4), University of VirginiaWise (1-1), Urbana University of Ohio (1-2), and Concord University (3-3). Their first match is against Glenville on Sat. at 3 p.m.

run to make the score 20-20 in the third quarter.

The Green and White controlled the fourth quarter.

They scored 17 more points before Kutztown scored one more time.

The fourth quarter featured a field goal by SRU junior kicker Mike Wainauskis and two touchdowns from Greene.

Wainauskis kicked three field goals in the game, including one from 27 yards, 23 yards, and 22 yards.

He also kicked four extrapoints.

Greene finished the game with a career-high 195 yards and two touchdowns.

He had a 10.3 yd/carry average.

Greene was named to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference honors for his performance.

“Shamar is an outstanding running back, and he’s becoming the complete running back,” Mihalik said. “He runs with speed, power, and he has great vision. He’s become a better blocker and receiver out of the back field.”

Even though they gave up 20 points in the first half, SRU’s defense turned it around in the second half.

Senior linebacker Austin Miele led SRU with 12 tackles and one sack.

He, like Greene, also earned the PSAC weekly honors. Miele was named the PSAC-West Defensive Players of the Week.

“Austin is the veteran on the

defense, so he has to be the guy who is going to be a play-maker on defense,” Mihalik said. “We have seven new faces on the defensive front-seven, so until they get that game day experience, we need the veterans to step up.”

Sophomore linebacker Bob Vernick had 10 tackles, and freshman defensive end Marcus Martin had nine tackles.

Freshman Defensive lineman Nick Dahlstrom and sophomore defensive back Kris Williams had five tackles each.

The rest of SRU's defense combined to make 28 tackles.

This win marks Mihalik’s 100th home win as the head coach of SRU. It is his 27th season.

Mihalik said that he owes a lot of home wins to SRU's student section.

“There’s nothing like playing at home in our home stadium,” Mihalik said. “I really want to compliment the student crowd.

That student section was fantastic, vocal and loud, and it plays a huge role in our home game atmosphere.”

Mihalik said that winning the first game of the season is something the team always wants to do.

“Until you get that first win, you always have that burden on your back,” Mihalik said. “So, if you get win number one, that pressure’s off and now you can focus and move on.”

SRU’s next game is against East Stroudsburg University on Sept. 13 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at 6:05 p.m.

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TRAILS uses $19,000 in grants to teach youths with autism SRU alumnus from the Autism Opportunities Network Inc. gives money to develop TRAILS

By Stephanie Cheek Rocket Contributor

This year marks the second year that the Therapeutic Recreation: Accessing Independent Leisure and Social Skills, TRAILS, program will be helping those in the autism spectrum community learn social skills, teamwork, communication, and have fun all while doing it.

Dr. Elizabeth Kemeny, a Therapeutic Recreation professor, runs the program to not only help the autism community, but also help students of Slippery Rock University get hands on experience working with clients for one of her classes.

“I started the program because I wanted my students to have a more hands-on component of class,” Kemeny stated.

Recently, the TRAILS program received a $5,000 grant, from the Autism Opportunities Network Inc., AON, which was started by an SRU alumnus, Roger Dunlap, Kemeny explained.

The TRAILS program involves activities that include horseback riding, hiking on the sensory trail, horticulture in the greenhouse and participating in engagement games all at the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, Kemeny said.

The point is to focus on social skills, conversing with others and pre-employment skills.

“We may play Apples to Apples, but throughout the game we focus on conversing, engagement, eye contact and feeling comfortable while playing the game,” Kemeny explained.

According to Kemeny, some of the short term outcomes of the TRAILS program has been more social skills, leisure skills, and dayto-day skills and helping the clients feel more comfortable.

The program is free for all clients, but all activities still cause an expense that includes the equestrian center, the sensory trail, the high ropes course, bowling and other programs and trainings, that is why the most recent grant from AON is important to keep the program running, Kemeny said.

“The Slippery Rock Foundation had a meeting with Roger [Dunlap], so the money is not really a grant, but more like a gift or donation,” Kemeny stated.

Along with the donation from AON, the TRAILS program has also received a $4,000 grant from Autism Speaks, another partnering non-profit organization, and another $9,000 from PASSHE, explained Kemeny. The PASSHE grant was used to help three senior SRU students,

PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ELIZABETH KEMENY Students from therapeutic recreation professor Dr. Elizabeth Kemeny's TRAILS program work to plant a garden with the teens that participate in the program.

those who had already participated in the program as volunteers, become peer service leaders.

“The peer service leaders, added another layer of leadership to the program, helping both the clients and the volunteers,” Kemeny said.

In the future, Kemeny hopes to expand on the activities offered to possibly add archery.

“I would like to add more activities, so that we are constantly changing up what we have to offer,” Kemeny said.

One of the main components of the TRAILS program is horseback riding through the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center.

Courtney Gramlich, the director of the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, explained that there are about 20 to 25 clients that come to the center to participate in the program ranging from ages 14 to 18.

“The horses help with social skills, because one day they could only talk to the horses,

but the next feel more comfortable to talk to the person about the horse,” Kemeny further explained.

“The kids relate to the animals really well,” explained Gramlich. “They open up to the horses.”

Gramlich also explained that horseback riding acts as a physical activity for the clients. The feeling of riding a horse is similar to how humans walk, so riding a horse is relaxing, she further explained.

According to Autism Speaks, one in 68 people have autism spectrum disorder. Kemeny believes that with it becoming so prevalent, it is great for students who plan on being a recreational therapist, to have experience with clients who have the disorder compared to just reading it in a book.

“Everything I do benefits my students and the clients within the TRAILS program,” Kemeny said.

Butler marines and ROTC bring 'Toys for Tots' to SRU

By Janelle Wilson Assistant Campus Life Editor

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS A vintage poster promotes the Marines Corps Toys for Tots program which was started by Col. John Hampton in 1947.

Butler’s Bantam Marine Corps League (BMCL) has paired with the ROTC cadets for the fourth year in a row in an effort to expand their annual Toys for Tots collection campus wide.

Member of the BMCL and former active duty marine, Dennis Johnston, approaches ROTC every year to get additional fundraising help as well as give the cadets leadership opportunities.

“It’s really important that ROTC gets these opportunities to help their community,” Johnston said. “As members of the US military, the cadets need to lead the way for the rest of the students here.”

Senior cadet and business management major, Shane Curran will lead the fundraising this year. In addition to the senior that ROTC appoints each year, they’ve also brought in junior cadet and criminology major, Maggie Manocchio, 20, to gain experience so that she can pick up where Curran leaves off next fall.

“It’s great working with the Marines each year,” Curran said. “They’re our brothers in arms, and it’s an honor to work together for such a great cause.”

In addition to taking donations in the ROTC office, Manocchio hopes to start

placing donation boxes in residence halls and classrooms to spread the word and increase donations. Though nothing is in place yet, Manocchio said that there are many fundraising events in the works that she hopes to hold, including a 5 and 10k race in Clarion.

Johnston also plans on spreading awareness throughout campus in October and November by asking students what the Toys for Tots’ motto is, and rewarding them with a free hoodie for the right answer.

“Even if students just go out and buy a cheap toy, it really makes a huge difference,” Johnston said. “If they could see the smiles on the kid’s faces, they wouldn’t think twice about it.”

Collection has already started, and donations can be taken to the ROTC office until December 11 when the toys will be taken to a warehouse to be assembled and organized before they’re delivered on Christmas day. The donations received last year were able to provide five to six toys each for over 2,300 local kids, and everything raised will benefit kids in Butler, Venango and Clarion counties.

“Christmas is a great time to help out kids in need,” Manocchio said. “What little kid doesn’t deserve to have a great Christmas?”

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Joan Rivers transformed the fashion world with her comedy

Katie Ellis "ROCK'n Fashion" Katie Ellis is a senior journalism major and the Campus Life editor of The Rocket.

A week ago, the world lost legendary comedienne Joan Rivers, known for her wit, sharp tongue, and huge heart on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the age of 81, due to complications from an endoscopic procedure on her vocal chords.

Just days before her death, Rivers was doing what she loved most, making people laugh, by taping her last “Fashion Police” special on the MTV VMAs and the Primetime Emmy Awards, and performing a stand-up routine for her fans in Manhattan. The comedienne, who had been working since the late 1950s, wasn’t one for slowing down even in her 80s, as she was at the top of her game taking on hot-button issues and her favorite celebrity targets like John Travolta and Woody Allen.

The funny lady, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky in June 1933, wasn’t always an indemand comedienne and fashion critic. Like any young comedian trying to make it big, she booked appearances in comedy clubs for several years, but got her big break when she landed a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson in 1965.

She was a frequent and favorite guest on the show, and over the years Carson became one of her biggest supporters. Rivers spent nearly 20 years as a part of “The Tonight Show” family, becoming Carson’s official guest host, but in 1986 she decided to part ways with NBC to star in her own late night talk show, “The Late Show” on FOX. Becoming the first woman to host a late night talk show was boundary-breaking, and led the way for female comediennes of today.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS From left: Joan Rivers arrives at the Golden Globes dressed in couture, Rivers and daughter, Melissa, on the red carpet ahead of the Academy Awards telecast, and the comedienne performing stand-up during the early days of her 55-year career.

Unfortunately her decision to leave Carson was the end of their friendship, as they never spoke again after news broke that she would be at the helm of her own show.

“The Late Show” was a family affair for the star, with her husband Edgar Rosenberg serving as the show’s executive producer.

After just months of being on air, she was replaced by FOX, and the failure of the show was too much to bear for Rivers’ husband who committed suicide in 1987.

Rivers wasn’t out of the host’s desk for too long, because in 1989 she returned to television as the host of “The Joan Rivers Show” which earned her an Emmy award. In spite of her success in the talk show circuit, most people know her today as the fashion industry’s most honest critic.

Fashion wouldn’t be what it is now without Rivers and her daughter, Melissa, who started E!’s red carpet in 1996 where they asked the questions that people wanted to hear, and told celebrities what they really thought of their couture. It was Rivers who came up with the infamous question, “who are you wearing”, which she asked actress Jennifer Tilly as she made her way down the red carpet.

Today that question is standard red carpet fare for interviewers, and is still the question that fans most want the answer to as they see their favorite celebrities step out of their limousines decked in head-to-toe designer ensembles. Designers and celebrities wouldn’t be as eager to let the public know who they’re wearing if it wasn’t for Rivers and her quick thinking all those years ago.

She continued critiquing fashion as part of the cast of one of E!’s highest rated programs, “Fashion Police”, which she hosted for four years beginning in 2010 with Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne, and George Kotsiopoulos. Every Friday night, Rivers and her “Joan Rangers” would dissect the best and worst looks of the week to applause and laughter from the studio audience and millions of fans watching worldwide.

Where there was Joan, there was also Melissa, as the duo worked on countless projects together including the aforementioned red carpet specials, “Fashion Police” in which Melissa served as the executive producer, and their hit reality show, “Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?” Rivers wasn’t just a fashion critic, as she was also a hugely successful fashion designer with a

jewelry and apparel line sold through QVC. Joan Rivers was one of the hardest working woman in show business. She was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 1984, a Tony Award for her original play in 1994, and she penned 12 books including, “I Hate Everyone…

Starting With Me.” It was in this book that she detailed what she wanted her funeral to be like, with requests that only a diva like Rivers could make, fitting of a Hollywood party with a red carpet and paparazzi.

Last Sunday, Rivers got what she wanted when dozens of paparazzi lined the streets outside of a New York synagogue to snap photos of the A-list celebrities in attendance at her funeral. It was exactly the kind of affair she would have dreamed of herself, with bagpipers playing and fans shouting their love from the sidelines.

Her jokes were always sharp and witty, and people loved her honesty on all topics from politics to fashion. She made people laugh and brought joy to her family, friends, and fans lives.

She went out on top, just as she would have wanted. Goodbye Joan, thanks for the laughs.

'The November Man' brings action hero back to the screen

Jimmy Graner "Jimmy G's Rock Reviews"

3 Stars Jimmy Graner is a senior journalism major and film and media studies minor and a regular contributor to The Rocket.

Pierce Brosnan has portrayed countless characters over the course of his acting career. Yes, he was in movies like “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Mars Attacks!” “Dante’s Peak” and even “Mamma Mia!,” but the one role he’s most famous for, “James Bond."

Now 61, and retired from the “Bond”-phase, he’s hinting at a likable comeback with a role in “The November Man,” as a CIA agent.

However, with such an acclaimed history of fighting the bad guys, can his performance undermine the non-“Bond”-esque genre without ruining his reputation?

With a quick and meaningful introduction, we meet the characters Devereaux (Brosnan) and Mason (Luke Bracey), two CIA operatives who seem to be unconnected in terms of perspective. After careful thought and unbeknownst knowledge, the two carry out a plan that goes terribly wrong, thereby

projecting the plot into a twist of weird and serious misfortunes for the pair.

It’s now five years later, and with the look of remorse, Devereaux seems to be living the casual life, owning and operating a small café in the heart of Switzerland. Much to his surprise, an old friend shows up asking him for his assistance on a particular matter.

With much hesitation, Devereaux accepts the job, understanding his wife and other parties are also involved. When his wife is killed unexpectedly on the getaway, Devereaux learns that his old friend Mason is the one behind it. From here, the two become entangled in a cluster of betrayal and agony as they both fight for, as well as against each other, in attempts to restore each other’s faith for the other.

The film starts off just like every "Bond" film, with a quick go-ahead scene with some dialogue leading into a short action shot, followed by the usual time span, ending with a reason behind the plot. Because Brosnan is a completely different character and the film itself has nothing to do with the “Bond” franchise whatsoever, it’s hard to take him seriously when it comes to following his moves and actions.

Everyone lends a piece to the puzzle, but for most of the film, the center of attention is on Brosnan’s character, Devereaux, and his development with Olga Filapova (Olga Kurylenko). The villain, Arkady Federov (Lazar Ristovski), is on campaign running for president.

Unfortunately for him, some past events have come back to haunt him, and it’s now his job, as well as his unknown partners, to execute said persons before they cause future trouble. For much of the flick, each character is on a different mission.

Although the plot isn’t overly wellexplained until halfway through the film, the motives of each character give a hint as to who and what is trying to be examined.

About half of the film is action, while the other half focuses on dialogue. Yes, breaks have to occur, but shouldn’t outlast to the point where listening becomes boring.

On a positive note, the overall believability of physics isn’t aggressively awkward like some films ("The A-Team", "The Matrix").

The special effects stay on a credible line as well. A throat slit from a knife, the spatter of blood from a bullet wound, and countless handto-hand combat is all explained and carried out very cleanly.

With little caring of angle and reasoning, the film relies mostly on visuals and the overall performance of Brosnan. When all is said and done, the film gives us one more reason to appreciate the nonsense of what war and crime in film have to offer.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Brosnan, once the star of the "James Bond" franchise, takes on the role of a CIA agent in "The November Man."

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Because of the increased enrollment of ROTC cadets, Curran said they’d be able to spread even more awareness for Toys for Tots and teach the new cadets how to lead the way in efforts like these.

“We have a lot of cadet power here, and I’m sure if we lead the way with our efforts, others will definitely follow,” Curran said.

Johnston, Curran, and Manocchio agree that it’s up to SRU students to take the donation up a notch and get involved in the cause.

“Though ROTC is leading the collection, I’d like to see all of the clubs at Slippery Rock get involved. I’m talking all of the sports teams, the arts programs, and everything in between,” Johnston said. “The students here are great with volunteering their time to worthy causes, and if they can do that for Toys for Tots, a lot of kids are going to have a great Christmas.”

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SRU challenges students and faculty to walk for their health

By Kelsey Phillips Rocket Contributor

There are 377 steps to reach the top of the Statue of Liberty. 188 steps lead the way up the hill to the Smith Student Center. One step can begin a change for a person’s health.

Headed by associate professor of exercise and rehabilitative sciences, Dr. Kimberly Smith, the “Walk the Rock” program is a 12-week wellness plan to help individuals become more physically active by using a pedometer to track the number of steps taken each day.

“We are trying to create a culture of wellness on campus,” Smith said.

A major advantage of the program is its flexibility, she said. Rather than meeting on a particular day or time, the program allows students, staff, faculty and administrators to participate throughout their normal routines.

Formerly known as the “10,000 Step Challenge,” Smith felt the program’s new title made a stronger connection with the Slippery Rock community, she said.

“We, the entire SRU campus community, have the opportunity to enhance our own health and wellness, but equally as important, we have the opportunity to impact and inspire others to lead a healthy lifestyle as well,” Smith said.

According to americawalks.org, the percentage of students living within one mile of school who commute by walking is 31 percent. Factors contributing to this include weather conditions and safety of walking paths, the site explains.

While driving is a convenient and sometimes necessary means of travel to, from or across campus, Smith encourages participants to park further away from their buildings, walk the long route to class or take a study break and explore one of the trail systems on campus.

“Walk the Rock” registration was held Sep. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sept. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Patterson Hall Lobby, Smith said. All participants received a walking log, available routes on campus and the option to purchase a pedometer for $8. Smith also encouraged participants to use their own

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX MOWREY Slippery Rock University students and faculty sign up for the 'Walk the Rock' program to get them physically active on and off campus. Students are encouraged to walk at least 10,000 steps a day in the program.

pedometers if they were more comfortable with that option.

Free apps such as “Map My Walk” and “Moves” are available for Apple and Android products – some are as simple as a step counter while others allow users to track weight and nutrition habits as well.

All participants will also receive weekly emails with health information, prize challenges, upcoming events and a list of featured walkers.

“Last semester, our highest recorded step [count] for an individual participant was 1,489,664 steps – which is an average of 17,734 steps per day,” Smith said.

As a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) Healthy U program, employees who complete at least nine of the 12 weeks can earn 25 Healthy U points that contributes towards their eligibility for discounted health care rates.

“Regular physical activity has significant health benefits including a lower risk of

developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and type II diabetes, and improving the health of muscles, bones and joints,” Smith said.

The cost of treating illness and chronic disease due to an inactive lifestyle is nearly $1,000 for every family in America, every year, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“I hope that we can get a large number of ‘Walk the Rock’ participants who are dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture of wellness on our campus,” Smith said.

Smith also said that each step that participants record will help remind individuals of the progress and substantial health benefits they are making every day. Her goal is to enroll 350 participants to walk a total of 100 million steps.

Whether your goal is to walk up the Statue of Liberty or walk without having to catch your breath, it all begins by taking that first step.

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