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Underage Drinking Unacceptable at SRU The Rocket Staﬀ comments on the alcohol citations issued to middle school and high school aged individuals. Page B-1

Friday September 19, 2014 • Volume 98, Issue Number 4 • Slippery Rock University's Student Newspaper

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Students walking out of Spotts World Culture Building on Wednesday were greeted by SRUBanky's newest chalk drawing of apple juice being poured into a cup. The anonymous artist promised more chalk drawings after premiering a squid outside of Building D on Monday morning. To learn more about SRUBanksy, turn to Campus life: C-1.

Children underages raise concern By Amber Cannon Assistant News Editor

Since the school year started, many students have been getting underage citations, some even younger than sixteen. The police blotter for the week of Sept. 5 stated that a 15-year-old male, two 14-yearold males, and a 12-yearold female were arrested for underage consumption after leaving a party at The Heights. Two people were transported to

the hospital for treatment, one of which had to be treated in the ICU. Ac c ord i ng to T h e U. S . Department of Human Health and Services, the average age of first-time drinkers was around age 14. Leigh Ann Datt, director of student conduct, expressed her concern for how young these individuals were who came to this party. Datt stated that she is still wondering how the individuals got into the party

and why a college student would feel comfortable partying with someone that young. "I was very concerned about that and I'd like to follow up with that as well. I have an email from the chief of police asking if we have any idea of which apartment they were drinking at because he wants to hold the people responsible for letting these people in and providing alcohol. We have consequences

SRU students respond to winter forecast By Chris Gordon Rocket Contributor

Meteorologists predict the 20142015 winter to be more severe than last year's winter, according to The Farmer's Almanac. The Almanac reports that temperatures as low as negative 40 could sweep across the northern plains, resulting in heavy snowfall in the Great Lakes region, which includes Slippery Rock. Some students feel as though Slippery Rock University has done a poor job of clearing ice and snow from campus roads and pathways in the past, citing last year's winter as an example. "I had class at 10 a.m. last semester and they still hadn't salted the sidewalks," said Brandon Kraeer, a sophomore exercise science major. "I always saw custodians doing it during the day around noon," he said. Another student, Natalie Collins, a sophomore education major, said, "All my classes are in McKay. I was slipping all over the place." She added that the university does a particularly poor job of cleaning snow and ice near the residence halls and on ramps around campus, causing her to slip and fall on one occasion. The Slippery Rock University Facilities and Planning office does have an action plan regarding inclement winter weather, stating "snow and ice are to be removed from campus roadways, walkways, and building entrances in a timely manner," as their objective. According to the plan, snow and ice should be addressed even during unstaffed hours, with maintenance representatives on campus throughout the night who are to respond to emergency situations when they are reported by police or when the representatives notice them first-hand. The harsh conditions of last winter caused the university to cancel or delay class on multiple occasions, which has been a rarity in the past. With ineffective winter clean-up and the Almanac's prediction of an even harsher winter to come, such delays and cancellations could become more common.

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Academic and student affairs merge aims to better education Provost Way wants Slippery Rock students to graduate 'well-rounded' By Haley Barnes News Editor

Following the retirement of Dr. Robert Watson, the departments of academic and student affairs merged, leaving Provost Philip Way in charge of both departments. Way was already in charge of academic affairs, but his responsibilities are now extended to student development, student services, and student health

and wellness. “The merger occurred over the summer when Dr. Watson retired again,” Way explained. “It is a complicated process and must be executed thoughtfully. Therefore, changes are happening slowly and piecemeal.” Way said the goal of this merge aims to help develop the student as a whole, not just academically, but personally, civically, socially, ethically,

and in terms of leadership. Overall this merge aims to a well-rounded approach to education for students. Cheryl Norton attempted to replace Dr. Watson, but cancelled the search for a new Vice President of academic affairs. She decided Way would take on the responsibilities of both departments. Way said Watson’s position was not replaced because there is now a Vice President for academic and student

affairs separately. He took on the responsibility of overseeing both. “There will be a new search for a senior person who will have responsibility for student affairs once there is an integrated strategic plan for the new division,” Way added. “Students will be represented on the search committee.” Way explained that there will now SEE WAY, PAGE A-2

SGA Delays Credit Picky Eaters Can Card Readers Find Justiﬁcation

Apple Hosts Football Triumphs Again Talk On Health

The idea of having more vending machine credit card readers have been put on hold by SGA. Page A-3

The Rock football team defeated East Stroudsburg 5624 to improve to 2-0. Page C-2

It's Rocket Science explores the science of taste and gives tips for picky eaters. Page B-2

AVI Dining's dietician shares advice for students on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Page D-3

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for that," Datt said. On-Campus Police Officer, Karl Fisher was also disturbed by the amount of young people drinking at these parties. "Sometimes students invite their brother and/or sister up to campus for a weekend to hang out. Why they do this, I have no clue. It's just a bad look on Slippery Rock as a whole," Fisher explained. "I know a lot of students also invite their family up for Friends and Family Weekend and the siblings usually stay and attend parties, so that might be where those underages came from." Fisher also commented that individuals as young as 15, 14, and 12 shouldn't even be exposed to the "college lifestyle." Among full-time college students, 60.3 percent were current drinkers, 40.1 percent were binge drinkers, and 14.4 percent were heavy drinkers, according to a recent study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Many wonder why college students choose to drink. Most incoming freshmen think that drinking is the cool thing to do on campus, when in reality, not a lot of students drink. According to Datt, she feels that most students believe that drinking is an expectation when coming to college. "A lot of students don't realize that the majority of students do not choose to drink. It's about changing the perception because most freshmen do believe that all undergraduates drink, but that's not the reality, Datt explained. "We're not telling

students to not drink because quite frankly, that doesn't work. We're just telling them about the choices that students can decide to make and the consequences." Datt is mostly concerned about the health issues that students face when they drink to a point of needing to be hospitalized, which is happening more and more frequently. Fisher commented that he believes many students are peer pressured into drinking. He also stated that underage drinking can be lessened by stricter enforcement on education. Not only do students suffer from drinking alcohol from a physical health perspective, but they also suffer academically. According to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 25 percent of college students report academic consequences of their drinking, including missing class, falling behind, doing poorly on exams or papers and receiving lower grades overall. Along with a decline in a student's academics, the consequences related to drinking alcohol while on campus are very severe. If caught drinking on-campus or intoxicated, the first offense results in a written warning as well as a referral to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, which costs $45.00. The second offense results in permanent disciplinary probation and a second referral to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, which costs $70.00 the second time around. Finally, the third offense results in the minimum of a one-semester suspension from the university.

Way wants to help students succeed Continued from Page A-1

INDEX Blotter.................A-3 Opinion................B-1 Comics...................B-5

more cooperation between different student services on Sports...................C-1 campus because academic affairs and student affairs will Campus Life.............D-1 be sitting at the same table more often. He believes this will result in better services for students. For example, he said the Counseling Center is now part of the Counseling and Development Department in the College of Education. This provides more hours of

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counseling for students and more experience for graduate students. Way explained that he has a lot of new ideas, as do the staff and faculty in academic and student affairs. These ideas have been prioritized over the summer in planning meetings. He said the common denominator of the new ideas of the staff and faculty is wanting to see students succeed. “It is important to make sure

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we are reaching to all students: residential and commuter, all ethnicities, international students, online and on-ground, undergraduate and graduate,” Way said. Way said it is too early to tell how effective this merge has been. “What I can say is that there is more communication and planning occurring, involving student affairs and academic affairs.

Fifth Annual Rocktober Open A golf outing will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. at Tam O'Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The outing is $55 for students. The price includes a golf cart, golfing, lunch, and dinner. To register, log on to www. rockalumnicafe.com/rocktober. For more information, email Dr. Brian Crow at Brian. crow@sru.edu.

Ask the President If you have any questions for President Cheryl J. Norton, let The Rocket know. Emails can be sent to rocket.news@ sru.edu. Submit on social media with #AskNorton.

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September 19, 2014

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POLICE BLOTTER Borough

Jessica Smoker was also arrested for op e n le wd ness, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.

Sept. 4 - Jeffery Hernandez was cited for carrying a false identification card after attempting to purchase liquor from the Wine Sept. 6 - Brian Bylotus, Jared and Spirits store. Espositi, Gavin Hetrick and a 17-year-old male were cited for Sept. 5 - Angelo Nola was cited underage consumption after being for underage consumption after found walking along Normal found walking along South Main Avenue with open cans of beer. Street with an alcoholic beverage. Sept. 7 - Officers were dispatched Sept. 5 - Zachary Fisher was cited to a fight at a house on West for an open container violation Cooper Street behind the old after being found walking along Sheetz. Two people were struck South Main Street with an open in the head with beer bottles and beer. required medical attention.

Sept. 5 - Eric Moscipan was Sept. 7 - A resident of West ar rested for dr iving under Cooper Street reported that the influence of alcohol, open someone threw a rock through lewdness, and disorderly conduct his bedroom window. after an officer found him in a running vehicle. His passenger, Sept. 9 - Officers were dispatched

to Powell's Auto along Franklin Sept. 12 - Police received a call Street for two people fighting. for a student passed out at Vincent Samantha Baker and Mark Bianco Science Hall. The student was were cited for disorderly house. transported to the Health Center to be checked out. Sept. 12 - A retail theft was reported at the Giant Eagle store, Sept. 12 - Police responded to where a known individual was seen a fire alarm set off by steam at stealing firewood. The individual Building A. The alarm was reset. paid for six bundles and loaded twelve into a car. Charges are Sept. 13 - Police responded pending. to a possible alcohol violation at Building B. The case is under Sept. 12 - Tyler Malorni was investigation. cited for attempting to purchase liquor at the Wine and Spirits Sept. 14 - Pennsylvania State store with a fake I.D. Police requested assistance for an individual that passed out off Campus campus. The residence wants the individual removed from their Sept. 12 - Shane Martin, 18, property. The individual was Cody McKay, 18, and Hunter transported to SRUPD for further Nagy, 18, were issued drug charges processing. for a previous violation. Compiled by Amber Cannon

SGA questions vending machine card readers By Amber Cannon Assistant News Editor

During their regular senate meeting Monday, the Slippery Rock University Student Government Association (SGA) tabled the motion of adding up to 40 credit card readers to beverage vending machines around campus. Wendy Leitera, SGA advisor and business manager explained that vending costs have decreased drastically within the last year. In order for vending sales to reach a happy medium, a five percent fee would be charged with the purchase of a beverage every time a student swipes their card. "The card readers will help boost sales for vending, which also helps us fund many organizations on campus. With the card readers, the only difference is the little bump in prices," Leitera said. "If this falls through, students will only have to pay ten cent extra for a beverage. So, instead of paying $1.65, students would pay

$1.75." Anthony Plumberg, SGA Vice President of Campus Outreach motioned to have the topic tabled until SGA's next informal meeting. SGA announced that next week will be SRU color week in honor of Homecoming week. "I sat down with Joe Flynn [manager of SGA bookstore], D'Rae Wise, and some students from PR to talk about how we can promote Homecoming. We ultimately decided on making next week color week to promote school spirit for homecoming week," SGA President Katie Hill said. "It's going to be a pretty big deal. We'll have photo contests throughout the week. Everyone is asked to wear green and white everyday of next week." Speaking on behalf of Provost Way, Hill explained how important Homecoming safety will be. SRU will be cracking down on underage citations the weekend of Homecoming. Slippery Rock Borough Police, as well as Pennsylvania State Police and undercover cops will be roaming around during the tailgate prior to the football

game, making sure that no problems occur. Brad Kovaleski, SGA advisor, added that as long as students don't look or act intoxicated, they will be fine. "As long as student can handle themselves and act appropriately, they will be fine. It's not like the police will be going around and issuing underage after underage," Kovaleski said." Once students under the age of 21 start getting out of control, that's when the problem will occur. We want to try to prepare students to make the right choices during Homecoming weekend." Building B senator, Emily Murasso, ensured students that buses for the Slippery Rock vs. Mercyhurst game in Michigan is $5, which includes a t-shirt, boxed breakfast and lunch, and admission into the game. SGA approved the Finance and Economics Club as a recognized organization. Jenna Temple was elected as Watson Hall Senator. Building B Senator, Aimee Albright was named "liter" of the week.

OPINION

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Drunk teenagers and preteens are unacceptable at Slippery Rock In recent weeks of our police blotter, there has been an abundance of underage alcohol violations. This is not surprising for a college town, but what is surprising is that many of these citations were issued to minors under the age of 18, with multiple 15-yearolds and a 14-year-old, and one underage issued to a child only 12 years old. According to the Campus Police records, last Tuesday, 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. Back in August, there was a 15-year-old male, two 14-yearold males and a 12-year-old female arrested for underage consumption after leaving a party at The Heights. Two people were transported to the hospital for treatment, one of which had to be treated in the ICU.

As a guiding voice to these children, we, as Slippery Rock University students, should not stand for this corruption at such a young age. According to a sur vey conducted by the Centers for Disease C ontrol and Prevention in 2009, 19 percent of high school students in Pennsylvania drank alcohol before age 13 (for the first time other than a few sips). This is just above the national average found for 2013, 18.6 percent. Pennsylvania’s 2013 statistics have not yet been released. This seems an absurdly high statistic considering that the legal drinking age is 21. The Substance Abuse and Me nt a l He a lt h S e r v i c e s Administration found that among underage drinkers who were given, rather than purchased, alcohol, the most common s ource was an unrelated person age 21 or older. It seems ridiculous that anyone should even need to say “Don’t bring your 12-yearold brother or sister to that party you’re going to at The Heights this weekend,” but, “Don’t bring your 12-yearold brother or sister to that party you’re going to at The

In the Quad

Heights this weekend.” There is really no acceptable excuse for having this happen, but, if for some reason you still think that’s a good idea, at the very least don’t let him or her get any alcohol from the people there. Look out for them not just because he or she could get caught, but because if you don’t you could potentially let their life be ruined. To the party-goers that see this happening, say something. Do not be a passive bystander and let someone’s life be ruined by the influences around them. No one is helping this problem by letting it happen. Even less acceptable are those that are making it worse by providing alcohol to minors. Because these individuals were under the age of 18, their names are not public record and their record can be clean as adults, if they start making the right choices. We also don’t know all the details about who these people are getting alcohol from, but we know that it’s happening on campus, with Slippery Rock University students involved, and that needs to stop. Be a part of helping these misguided individuals, not getting them drunk.

This week’s question: What do you think of preteens going to college parties and drinking?

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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“I think it’s horrible for kids to be at college parties. They shouldn’t let people in unless they’re over 18. But with drinking, I think it’s not bad to experience before coming to college because it reduces the risk of not being able to handle your alcohol.”

“I don’t agree with it. It really bothers me. Preteens shouldn’t be allowed at college parties. They’re still at a young age and shouldn’t be in that environment, it’s a bad influence.”

“I don’t think they should go, it’s not even right that they’re at a college party at all. College parties should be people ages 18 and up. I don’t think they should be drinking that young, especially at age 12. Who would bring young kids to college parties?”

OPINION

September 19, 2014

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Coffee is about Students voice opinions on wall much more than staying awake

Danielle Swezey Commentary Danielle Swezey is a junior Early Childhood and Special Education major from Jamestown, New York. Coffee. Ah, ye foul, caffeinated temptress that brings me to my knees every single morning. I made the transition from untainted soul to coffee addict somewhere toward the beginning of my freshman year of college. I was forced to settle on a meal plan with Flex to spend, and I reasoned that if I had the money on hand I might as well try the stuff. Somehow I made the slow transition from resembling a kid sucking down cough syrup for the first time to getting a coffee with double cream and double sugar at least once a day. The change really took effect after suffering through overnight shifts during my summer job. In my quest to stay awake while the rest of the world remained asleep, I found that coffee made a reliable ally. Now here I am; that sad soul licking the excess drops of chicory-flavored goodness dripping down the side of their cup as they rush off to their first class of the day. Somewhere along Starbucks’s rise to world domination, coffee has become a subject of serious debate. After an extensive survey from the general public (and by “extensive survey” I mean brief collection of opinions from a close group of friends, we’re low budget here at The Rocket), I have discovered that the vast majority of people our age are either coffee drinkers, or they’re adamantly against touching the stuff. I obviously fall along the former, but it is interesting to think about the reasons why people drink coffee. Reasons, you ask? What other reason could there be than to stay awake? If you will, think of the stigma that follows those who drink coffee. We proudly parade through the Quad, brandishing insulation-wrapped coffee cups as silent emblems of our maturation. Desktops sit ornamented with Sharpie-branded cardboard cups and decorative travel mugs, symbols that we are hardworking, mature young adults deserving of a drink that will perk us up from whatever long night we have just suffered through. So why do college kids cling to coffee like their last threads of sanity? Do they truly love the taste and effect, or do they claim it as a status symbol as a newly established grown-up in this great big world outside of high school? Or is it something more than that? There are the positive social implications that come with the drink. Many of us can identify with coffee’s communal power. My first college roommate and I bonded through our devotion to her Keurig machine and vast collection of K-cups, and we grew accustomed to each other’s tastes and preferences. Local baristas come to know their regulars, and create favorite drinks with a fondness emanating from familiarity and trust. Coffee has the ability to bond us in a way that we might not have considered before. Whatever your reason, raise your glasses to your fellow sleep-deprived comrades and be secure in the fact that you aren’t alone in your enjoyment of this lifestyle.

REBECCA DIETRICH/THE ROCKET Environmental studies major, Abbey Cannon, 21, exercises her first amendment right at a free speech wall Thursday in the Quad. The wall was sponsored by the Young Americans for Liberty group and posed the question “What is the biggest problem facing our country?” and will be on display through Friday.

Violence at home plaguing NFL players

Brian Hepﬁnger Commentary Brian Hepfinger is a senior Communication Journalism Major from Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Brian is also the sports editor of The Rocket With the recent incidents involving three running backs, the NFL is facing an enormous amount of scrutiny and fire coming their way. Former Baltimore Raven’s running back Ray Rice has been cut by the team and suspended from the NFL after a video surfaced showing Rice punching his wife in the face and knocking her out on an elevator. Rice then dragged his wife out of the elevator and into the hallway of the hotel they were in. Rice has had previous issues involving domestic violence. There was another video that surfaced, showing Rice dragging his then-girlfriend out of a club. Current Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been placed on the NFL’s exempt list, which bars him from all team activities. Peterson was indicted last week for child abuse, but more specifically, on a felony count of reckless and negligent injury to a child. Peterson whipped his four-year-old son and left bruises and wounds on him. The Exempt List is a list of players that the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, declares to be temporarily exempt from counting within the Active List limit. Only the Commissioner has the authority

to place a player on the Exempt List. Current Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault in connection with two July incidents that involve a woman and a young child. Dwyer is accused of fracturing one of the woman’s bones and also keeping her from calling 911. Arizona has deactivated Dwyer from all team activities. I think that these three players have been foolish. They’ve been blessed with a huge amount of talent and opportunity, and they’re throwing it away. First of all, no man should ever put his hands on a woman or child. All three players did just that. Rice basically beat up his wife, Peterson abused his child, and Dwyer did some serious damage to a woman and a child. Everything that the NFL has done to punish Rice is warranted. There is no reason to have this man in the NFL. He beat his wife multiple times, and, whether he likes it or not, as an NFL player, he represents the brand. I don’t think the NFL handled it correctly at first, considering they knew about the video from the elevator a long time ago, but they fixed their mistake. I don’t think that Peterson is a bad person. While I don’t condone child abuse or violence, there is a different side to the story. Think about how Peterson might have been raised. He might have been raised in a household where his father or mother hit and beat him. If you grow up thinking that’s normal, then it is hard to change your ways. Peterson shouldn’t have hit his child. It was wrong and he deserves whatever is thrown at him. But, people must try and see it from a different perspective in order to not just tag him as a bad person. Dwyer has no excuse. While Rice has his punishment and is attempting to fix his mistakes, and Peterson made a mistake, Dwyer is just wrong. The news about Dwyer is newer than that of Rice and Peterson, so the full details haven’t been released. However, from what I’ve heard, it’s disheartening. If everything that’s been reported is true, than Dwyer deserves to be cut from the Cardinals and suspended, just like Rice. The NFL needs to address Peterson and Dwyer just like they ended up doing with Rice.

you might be such a picky The science of supertasting: Why eater and what to do about it

Kevin Squires It’s Rocket Science Kevin Squires is a senior biology major from West Mifflin, Pennsylvania and the editor-inchief of The Rocket. For all my life, I have carried a reputation as a picky eater, needing special accommodations or considerations in choosing where to go or what to have for dinner and always feeling like a burden to my friends and family. Recently, I discovered that I likely have science to blame to my selectivity of foods as I believe myself to be a supertaster. This is not an excuse to be picky, rather an explanation

Everyone has similar tastes that the taste buds on their tongue can detect – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (this is kind of like the rich, flavorful sensation you experience with dark chocolate or many times in sauces with Asian-influences; it’s also the name of a dining location in Weisenfluh – now you know why!). The differences in taste are in exactly how those taste buds and sense of smell interact with one another and work with our brains to perceive quality of taste. One factor is how many taste buds an individual has. Ever wonder why spicy food burns your mouth even when it’s cool to the touch? Chemicals in the food are detected by taste buds that are actually sending a signal to the brain with the same message as a something hot might. The brain then translates the signal as pain. Wouldn’t it be cool if we could somehow make sour foods taste sweet? There’s actually a berry native to West Africa called miracle fruit, or Synsepalum dulcificum. It’s got this protein called miraculin that temporarily makes your taste buds that detect sweet tastes to tell the brain something is sweet activate when tasting sour foods. I’ve experienced this a few times and noticed lemons tasting

like lemonade and the tart of Sweet-tarts gone entirely. It’s very cool if you ever get the chance to do it. But what about these supertasters, how does that work? Supertasters often have more taste buds than an average person, and have one or two dominant alleles for the gene TAS2R28 which basically means they are more sensitive to subtleties others may not notice in foods. The more taste buds, the more taste detected. Scientists at Yale University found in a study that supertasters make up about 35 percent of all women and 15 percent of all men. Scientific American describes an easy test on their website to find out if you want to find out if you’re one of these supertasters or you may have even taken one in a biology course at some point in your life. If you’re one of these women or men, like me, that is a supertaster, you’re probably a picky eater too. For about two years now, I’ve been trying to figure out how to deal with this- how to stop being a burden and start feeling normal at a restaurant without ordering the chicken tenders and fries or the pizza. One thing that has really helped this

endeavor is to try at least one new food every month with openness to making it a part of my diet. This way, there’s a tangible, reasonable goal I can hold myself to. It isn’t an attempt to change my eating habits over night, but it makes real progress. With that, I’m not afraid to say if something is not good. I can tell pretty quickly if I love something or hate it. I was surprised to find I love salads, but dressing just overwhelms my taste buds (except Olive Garden’s dressing… actually pretty much everything at Olive Garden is worth trying. That’s my next bit of advice- go to Olive Garden.) I taste in small bites, and then decide if I want to keep going. Great food takes different flavors into consideration to create perfect combinations of tastes, but sometimes it misses the mark. I’ll often get orders on the side so that I can decide for myself what goes well together. I haven’t abandoned chicken tenders and pizza, but it’s nice to have more options and there have been so many fantastic foods I’ve been missing out on. So try a new food this month, every month or as often as you feel comfortable. You might find something you never thought you’d discover.

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Horoscopes Today's Birthday (09/19/14). Community activities satisfy this year. Despite unpredictable finances, the real gold comes with aligning your path to your vision. Technical work thrives. Write, record and network. Create beauty. Complete a remodel after 12/23, as a new 30-month domestic phase begins. The solar eclipse on 3/20 sprouts romance. Develop long-term partnerships with compassion and shared fun. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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

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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -Choose the option that offers the most fun. Ask for what you want. Romance blossoms, but there could be complications. You're attractive, and attracted, today and tomorrow. The perfect solution appears. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -Domestic thoughts have you entertained. Combine two old ideas into a new one. Get into a fun project. Home and family take priority today and tomorrow. Tend your garden and store the harvest. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You're sharp as a tack for the next few days. Study at home. Your ability to concentrate gets enhanced marvelously. Learn whatever you set yourself to. Write or record your creative expression. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Make extra money over the next two days. Watch for a new source of income and accept a generous offer. Keep in communication with your team, and set things in motion like a well-oiled machine.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You're strong and exceptionally creative for the next few days, gaining a distinct advantage. Sensitivity and confidence contributes to your game. Keep to practical, profitable goals. Don't steamroll anyone... patience is a virtue. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- The next two days are good for treasure hunting and solitary introspection. Get contemplative and pensive. Note ideas, speculations and possible directions to follow. Seek out the answer to a nagging question. Finish old business. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You have more friends than you realized. Committees can be effective today and tomorrow. Moderate a clash between normally gentle people. Remind them of the common goal. You can have the world you invent together. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Social events contribute to your career. Assume more responsibility over the next few days. Be respectful, and don't let anybody push you around. Talk about your dream job, and your most interesting related projects. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Let your imagination loose. The next two days are good for travel (especially for business). Research and plan an itinerary that's fun, and gets the job done. Public performance is not out of the question. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -Share your strategic vision. Discover your ideas are worth more than you thought. Pay the bills today or tomorrow. Attend to finances with care. Figure the costs. Craft a plan to increase your family's wealth. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -Adjust to someone's demands or needs. A partner is a big help for the next two days. Listen carefully, and do what's required. Together, you can manage more than you think possible. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Handle work issues today and tomorrow. It could get intense or be long-lasting. No more procrastination... dive in and provide excellent service. The quicker you move, the quicker you're done. Rest up after. (c)2014 BY NANCY BLACK DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Rock freshman Jeremy Parsons and senior Tyler Melius run during the SRU 125 Invitational last Friday. In their ﬁrst meet as collegiate cross-country runners, Parsons and Melius took ﬁrst and second place.

Freshman Tess Dombi and Melissa Rains run side-by-side during the SRU 125 Invitational last Friday. Rains took 27 place with a time of 25:04, while Dombi took 29 place with a time of 25:11.

SRU freshman wins Rock women settle in collegiate debut for second place tie Brittany Fagan Rocket Contributor

The Slippery Rock University men’s crosscountry team took first place at the SRU 125 Invitational last Friday. In his first collegiate race, SRU freshman Jeremy Parsons won the race. Parsons led the entire 8,000-meter course alone and crossed the finish line with a time of 26:08. “I never thought my season would start out on such a strong note,” Parsons said. “To win my first invitational or even win a race never crossed my mind for this year.” The Rock landed runners in both the first and second place spots at the SRU 125 Anniversar y Invitational, as well as four other men joining them in the top 15. There were 63 men that competed in the meet, including 13 SRU runners. The Rock dominated the meet with a total of 27 points, with Carnegie Mellon University following in second place with 34 points. Bloomsburg University,

Seton Hill University and Mansfield University followed in the remaining three positions. “ It was ver y encouraging to see the men compete the way they did,” SRU head coach John Papa said. “I’m excited to see what we can do this season.” SRU senior Tyler Melius, who also made his collegiate debut in cross-country, took second place with a time of 26:11. "It feels good," Melius said. "The nice thing is that I didn't start in first place, so there's room for improvement." Melius said he's impressed with his team, and that he looks forward to the rest of the season. "We've been working really hard all summer, and it's nice to see the guys come out here and put in a solid effort," Melius said. "Overall, we do have a strong group and some depth as well." Finishing fifth and sixth overall were SRU senior Jaron Martin and junior Ryan Thompson took fifth and sixth place with times of 26:39 and 26:42 respectively. Rock juniors Charlie

Frank and Steve Green rounded out the top fifteen, placing 13 and 14 with times of 27:23 and 27:28 respectively. “We had a great team effort on Friday,” SRU senior Jaron Martin said. “The team is only going to get stronger from here.” Other finishers for the Rock included sophomores Ryan McGuire and Tyler Palenchak, as well as seniors Theo Reynolds and Connor MacKelvey. Joining Parsons in their first collegiate cross-country race were freshmen Devin VanGuilder, Jeff Henderson, Steve Zombek and Evan Zombek. “Leading up to the race, we weren’t quite sure of the level of success that we could achieve, but after our successful performance, we realized that we can definitely contend with the top teams in the conference,” Martin said. The Green and White's next meet is in Salisbury, Maryland where they will compete at the Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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Carrying over their success from last year, the Slippery Rock University women’s cross-country team started the season off with a second place finish this past Friday at the SRU 125 Anniversar y Invitational. Friday’s meet was the first of the season for the Green and White, who will be hosting two more collegiate meets this season, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division ll Atlantic Regional Championship. A top three finish in the first meet of the year puts the team in a good position to get a top five conference finish by the end of the season. Bloomsburg University finished in first place with 44 points, while the Rock and Carnegie Mellon University tied for second place with 64 points each. Seton Hill University scored 73 points, pl acing t hem in fourth. 97 points from

Mansfield University gave them fifth place. Clarion University had 188 points to finish off the top six schools. The Green and White placed two athletes in the top 10, four runners in the top 15 and eight in the top 30. Junior Jenny Picot started the season off strong, placing fifth with a time of 23:40, followed by senior Janine Powis in ninth place with a time of 24:02 to complete SRU’s top 10 runners. The rest of SRU’s scorers were senior Angelica Bagwell, who took 11 place with 24:24, junior Brittany Fagan who finished in 15 place with a time of 24:28, and freshman Erin Allison with a time of 24:56, taking 24 place. Sophomore Kaylee Haberkam took 26 place with a time of 24:59, freshman Melissa Rains took 27 place with a time of 25:04, and freshman Tess Dombi finished in 29 place with a time of 25:11 rounded out the Rock’s top seven runners. The Rock’s top five runners averaged a time of 24:17. A total of 15 runners from

SRU competed in the race and 74 runners competed overall. “I’m feeling pretty good about our ladies team," SRU head coach John Papa said. "We typically start out a little slow, so we’re in pretty good shape.” Powis said that she thought the team had a good race, and that they will have a good season. “The team overall, I think, did really good; it was better than I expected," Powis said. "Our top five were a lot closer than I thought they’d be. I think we’re going to be strong this year.” Powis said that she expects herself to have a better race in the future. “For me, I was just getting the first time of the season jitters out, so hopefully I’ll be better next time,” Powis said. T h e R o ck w i l l take a week off from competition before trying to continue the early success they've seen thus far on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Don Cathcart Invitational in Salisbury, Maryland.

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Women's soccer winning streak extends to four By Cody McCullough Rocket Contributor

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Junior midfielder Caitlin Binder tries to control the ball during SRU's game against Clarion University on Wednesday. Binder had one shot on goal. Binder has five shots on goal and one assist on the season. In her first two seasons, Binder appeared in 40 games, and started 26 of them. She scored a goal and had seven assists. Binder also had 29 shots on goal, with 12 of them being on target.

The Slippery Rock University women’s soccer extended their winning streak to four games with a 1-0 win over Clarion University Wednesday night. With the win, The Rock’s record improves to 3-1-1, and 2-1-1 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play. The win als o continued a streak of dominance the Green and White over Clarion pushing their record against them to 18-0-2 all time. Senior Ali Brosky picked up her second goal of the season, which is all Slippery Rock needed after dominating Clarion’s offense all night. Redshirt-junior Bro oke E dw ards assisted Brosky's goal with a corner kick. Plenty of Slippery Rock players added some shots on net, including freshman Tess Keeley, senior Leslie Henny, s ophomore D ara Demich, junior Caitlin Binder, sophomore Lynn Neef, junior Allison Harbart, and sophomore

Andrea Felix. Before the Clarion game, junior midfielder Crysta Ganter said that the team is gaining confidence and beginning to mesh together with all the young players, and that definitely showed on Wednesday’s showdown where the score does not show how much the Rock dominated Clarion. Slippery Rock held the advantage in shots 22-3, and shots on goal 12-2. They also held the advantage in corner kicks 6-1 while controlling possession time for a vast majority of the game. Brosky finally scored the Rock's game winner at 94:18. SRU head coach Noreen Herlihy emphasized how much patience the team showed, applauding that they did not get frustrated by not scoring a goal earlier even though they dominated the game. “The key was we showed a lot of character waiting on that goal,” Herlihy said. Clarion only produced three shots, and had no shots after the 41st minute of play. This defensive production showed by the Rock led to

Annabelle Hegeman’s third shutout of the year, while only having to stop two shots. “We were attacking them so much offensively that we had them on their back feet most of the game," Herlihy said. Slippery also defeated Davis and Elkins 4-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Rock controlled the pace on offense in this game as well. 2013 PSAC freshman of the year, Andrea Felix scored two goals and assisted on another, which is her second career multiplegoal game. She also finished with a team high seven shots with five of those being on goal. Ali Brosky and Leslie joined the goal parade with one a piece. Dara Demich and Caitlin Binder also tried to find the net with four and three shots respectively. Annabelle Hegeman had two saves and allowed one goal. The Rock held the advantage in shots 23-6, shots on goal 13-3, and corner kicks 6-2. Slippery Rock heads to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (4-1) Saturday looking to win their fifth straight and pick up a critical PSAC win against their rival.

Running backs lead Rock football to blowout win By Brian Hepﬁnger Sports Editor

Led by their running game, the Slippery Rock University football team (2-0) defeated East Stroudsburg University (1-1) 56-24. Five running backs totaled 78 rushes for 476 yards. Three runnings backs, including senior Teddy Blakeman, junior Brett Crenshaw, and sophomore Shamar Greene, tallied five touchdowns. Blakeman had three touchdowns, while Crenshaw and Greene both had one touchdown. Greene led the team in total rushing yards with 186, while Blakeman had 119 yards. "They just couldn't handle our offensive line and running game," SRU head coach George Mihalik said. "We were eating up the clock and keeping their offense off the field." Mihalik said he thought the team could've thrown the ball more, but that the running game was proving to be too successful. "I felt we could've thrown the ball and been as successful, but at that point, we didn't want to go away from what was working for us," Mihalik said. SRU features five running backs, including freshman Isiah Neely and junior Julian Durden to go along with Blakeman, Greene, and Crenshaw. "If they happen to break out on a long run, sometimes they get a little winded," Mihalik said. "I like having a lot of depth, and at this point, we have a very good list of running backs." In the second game of his career, sophomore quarterback Zack Newsock went 9-16 with 131 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. "I thought he handled things well," Mihalik said. "We didn't ask a lot of him this week. I thought that when he had his opportunities, he made some good reads and good decisions." Durden and junior wide receiver Jaimire Dutrieuille caught Newsock's two touchdown passes. The Rock's defense handled the game as well as the offense did. Sophomore defensive back Derrick Fulmore had two interceptions for 30 yards, and sophomore linebacker Bob Vernick had one interception. The Rock had 26 players with at least one tackle or an assisted tackle. Senior linebacker Austin Miele had eight tackles, while senior defensive back Isaiah Coleman and Fulmore had nine and eight tackles respectively. "The defense did an outstanding job, our first

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Senior running back Teddy Blakeman tries to break a tackle during SRU's game against Kutztown University on Sep. 6. Blakeman had three touchdowns against East Stroudsburg University to go along with 119 rushing yards last Saturday. Blakeman has four touchdowns this season.

team defense really held them to 10 points," Mihalik said. "You're gonna win a lot of games if your defense can put points on the board for you." SRU went into halftime with a lead of 34-17. They then pushed that lead to 48-17 in the third quarter. "We told the squad at halftime that this team can come back; we can't let them get back in the game," Mihalik said. "Within two and a half minutes of the second half, we scored 14 points. I think that the game was pretty much in hand at that point." Mihalik said the team's two lines were the reason

for victory. "I think the whole game story line is that the offensive and defensive lines dominated the line of scrimmage, because we got after their quarterback and never allowed him to get comfortable." ESU quarterback Matt Soltes went 20-47 for 297 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. He was also sacked four times. The Green and White will face Millersville University (0-2) on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Millersville, Pennsylvania.

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Rock ﬁeld hockey drops two games in a row Doug Gilghrist Rocket Contributor

The Slippery Rock University (3-2) field hockey team lost two games in a row, including losses against Limestone University and Mercyhurst University. SRU entered Saturday's non-conference match with Limestone College (4-0) trying to do something that they hadn't done in 36 years. Since becoming a varsity sport in 1976, only once (1978) has SRU won their first four games of a season. They entered this contest with a 3-0 record, trying to extend their winning streak to four. However, Limestone defeated the Rock 1-0. Limestone camea into the game having not given up a goal in their first two games of the season, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in those games. SRU, however, had given up only three goals on the season. Limestone controlled the ball for the majority of the half, outshooting the Rock 7-2. Limestone scored the first goal of the game against junior goalkeeper Carlee DuMars. The second half was an even battle, with both sides playing solid defense. Neither side was able to score, as Limestone held on for the victory, giving

SRU their first defeat of the season. DuMars made nine saves in the loss. Senior forward Allison Shade and sophomore forward Megan McKay each had two shots apiece. Despite the loss, however, SRU entered the national rankings at #10 in Tuesday's updated rankings. The Rock also had a game against Mercyhurst University on Wednesday. Mercyhurst won 4-3 in double overtime. Mercyhurst scored twice in the opening half, scoring both goals within 1:32 of each other. Meanwhile, SRU was unable to find the back of the net as Mercyhurst took the 2-0 lead into halftime. The Green and White scored the first two goals of the second half to tie the score. Both goals were scored by senior midfielder Kelsey Gustafson, one of which was on a penalty shot. Gustafson now has a team high of three goals on the season. "The past two games were hard fought, and at the end of the day, we left everything on the field," Gustafson said. "The team is learning from the negatives, but mainly focusing on the positives. Overall, the team morale is high, because we are proud of what we put on the field." SRU head coach Julie

Swiney said Gustafson played well. "Kelsey had a great game executing a stroke and corner under pressure for two goals," Swiney said. "She is always a consistent player and leader for us." The tie was very shortlived as Mercyhurst regained the lead just 13 seconds later. The score remained 3-2 until Rock freshman forward Kailee Krupski tied the game again with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. The overtime periods featured both teams having numerous scoring chances. The winning goal was finally scored by Mercyhurst with less than seven minutes left in the second overtime. Krupski led the team with four shots, while DuMars recorded eight saves. Junior forward Courtney Bradshaw and senior defender Anna Swearingen recorded assists. Despite the back to back losses, Swiney is not concerned. "After seeing the character of the team fighting back from a 2-0 deficit, I believe the team will be ready to play Saturday for a win," Swiney said. The Rock returns home on Saturday for a nonconference game against Lindenwood University.

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Freshman defenseman Kayla Mack attempts to keep the ball away from a defender during SRU's game against Limestone University on Saturday. Mack has one shot on goal and has started all ﬁve games in her ﬁrst season with the team.

Volleyball goes 3-1 at Davis and Elkins Tournament Colleen Barenick Rocket Contributor

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Freshman outside hitter Bethany Pike spikes the ball during SRU's game against West Liberty University on Tuesday. Pike had nine kills in the game. Pike has 21 kills and 10 spikes on the season.

The Slippery Rock University volleyball team (6-2) went 3-1 at the Davis and Elkins Tournament this past weekend, winning two games in straight sets. In the opening game against Glenville State College, a group of underclassmen led the Rock to victory. Sophomore outside hitter Leah Jones and sophomore middle/ outside hitter Jaden Zimmer had eight and seven kills respectively, and freshman opposite Emily Sokolowski also had seven kills. Sophomore defensive specialist Anna Mease also tallied five service aces in the team's three set win (2512, 25-10, 25-16). In the night portion of the tournament, the Rock took a 3-0 victory over UVA-Wise. Senior outside hitter Kristy Lake led the Rock with a double-double of 18 digs and 14 kills. She held a .297 attack percentage as SRU continued to beat the Cavaliers by set match scores of 25-17, 28-26, and 25-18. “We executed better in the three matches we won,” SRU head coach Laurie Lokash said. “Serving and passing were definitely better than the previous week. This year, hopefully will be a year that will be a year of evolution.” On the second day of the tournament, the Green and White faced Urbana University of Ohio and Concord University. Urbana opened the match with a first set score of 25-23. The Rock answered with a second set score of 25-22. SRU finished off Urbana with set wins of 25-18 and 25-12. Rock senior setter Janna Reilly racked up 14 kills (.306 attack percentage), four blocks, and two service aces. In the second game of the night, SRU took on Concord University. Concord outlasted the Rock 32-30

before winning the next two sets by scores of 25-17 and 25-19. Lake had 12 kills and a pair of straight service aces. Freshman outside hitter Bethany Pike had nine kills, while Jones had five kills and a team-high 11 digs. Sophomore setter Nicole Fortuna recorded 20 assists, while Reilly tallied 18 assists and a pair of aces. On Tuesday night, the Green and White hosted West Liberty University for their home opener at the Morrow Field House where the team earned a win in straight sets (25.21, 29-27, 25-23). “It was great win for us,” Lokash said. “It is a growing process for us, and as we mature and become more comfortable with each other as a team on the court, we will hopefully improve.” Lake recorded a team-high 11 kills and added another 14 digs to earn her third double-double of the season. Reilly had 18 assists and eight digs. Jones, Fortuna, and Mease played key roles. Jones just missed a doubledouble with nine kills and a teamhigh 17 digs, along with two service aces. Fortuna tallied a pair of aces and tied her career-high of 22 assists as she led the Rock’s offense. Mease also added 14 digs. Sokolowski racked up a total of nine kills to go along with a .304 attack percentage, while adding three blocks. Junior opposite Kristen Smith had 10 digs. The match featured 22 tied scores along with eight lead changes. The Rock finished with the advantages of 45-41 kills, .172-.151 attack percentage, 82-80 digs, and 6-5 total blocks. The Green and White will face East Stroudsburg University on Friday in West Chester, Pennsylvania at 2 p.m., and then face West Chester University at 7:30 p.m.

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SRUBanksy draws from inspiration to create art on campus By Kevin Squires Editor-in-Chief

Slippery Rock University students walking from the dorms to their 8 a.m. class Monday morning may have been shocked to see a giant squid in front of Building D. The squid, a chalk drawing by an anonymous artist under the pseudonym SRUBanksy, featured a message that read “Mondays suck, here’s a squid,” and included #SRUBanksy. Within the first day of the drawing's reveal, students have commented that it's "#amazingart" and "AWESOME" on Twitter as well as complimenting the artist’s talent. In an exclusive interview, SRUBanksy, who chose to remain anonymous, responded to the feedback. “I'm not doing this for attention or to showcase any talent, I am doing this to inspire. Art is my catharsis,” SRUBanksy said. “Who wouldn't be flattered by a positive response right? That doesn't mean I think the responses will always be positive, but that's what is great about art. If everyone had the same opinion about everything, we would be pretty boring. I am really grateful for all the positive feedback and constructive criticism; it’s very motivating.” The name chosen is a shoutout to United Kingdom-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director and painter, Banksy. “I pull a lot of inspiration and styles from various artists, but I chose Banksy

for two main reasons. 1. He tries to remain incognito 2. He sends a message in his pieces and makes people think,” SRUBanksy said. “I chose SRUBanksy because I thought it was very appropriate for what I am going for here. Banksy has sort of a dark humor to his work, that is what speaks to me about him, but in no way, shape or form am I trying to copy that. I want to keep original, and SRUPicasso just didn't sound right.” So, why a giant squid? “There is no specific reason honestly,” SRUBanksy said. The message of the piece though, is to “expect the unexpected.” “You never know what you might see or what might inspire you,” SRUBanksy said. “Not many people would expect a huge squid to be outside the door on their way to their 8 a.m.; I like the element of surprise.” For SRUBanksy, the inspiration can come from anywhere. “I draw my inspiration from the people around me, events in my life, and what is going on in the current day,” SRUBanksy said. “I believe art shapes us as people in more ways than one. We don't realize how much art is a part of our everyday life. I think art makes us think, and that is what I want people to do with my art.” SRUBanksy promises, “You'll be seeing more from me,” but still under the anonymous cover. “This way, viewers aren't putting a face to the work or a persona to the piece, just a straight opinion and appreciation.

PHOTO COURTESY OF @SRUBANKSY Anonymous street artist SRUBansky has been chalking colorful surpises for students on the sidewalks, including a giant squid. SRUBanksy's name comes from the United Kingdom activist and artist, Banksy.

My point is: I could be anyone on this campus that is doing this, so then why couldn't you be too, no matter what your major or minor is? I don't think

we realize how much of an influence our voices can have, no matter what way they are projected. Plus a little mystery is more fun.”

Alpha Kappa Psi wins 'Chapter of the Year' award

ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET The Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity participates in the fall 2013 Homecoming parade on Main Street in a "Shrek"-themed float.

By Alexandra Caccese Rocket Contributor

Slippery Rock’s chapter Alpha Kappa Psi, Iota Upsilon was one of 10 chapters nationwide to receive the “Chapter of the Year” award. Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed professional business fraternity with 80 active members, making it the

largest organization on campus. This is the first year Alpha Kappa Psi has received this award, and they did so by getting over 100,000 points on the Annual Chapter Report. Points are gathered by a variety of means, including recruitment, membership, officer training, professional events and community service. This year Alpha Kappa Psi had 60 pledges and 68 brothers are still active. Future plans for the fraternity consist

of planning many big events on and off-campus such as inviting guest speakers, various trips, and being a part of the SRU’s Homecoming floats event. The brothers’ busy agenda is what gets them recognition, and their activities vary from professional, social, and community service events. “Alpha Kappa Psi is very much a self-directed organization. The students do it all,” said advisor of the Iota Upsilon chapter and School

of Business associate professor, Dr. Bruce Orvis. The brotherhood of Alpha Kappa Psi is where they succeed the most in having a great support system. Alpha Kappa Psi maintains a network of associates, not only within their fraternity, but also with their alumni, community, and other campus organizations. Drew Sanf ilippo, 21, senior accounting and finance major shares his experience as a fourth year brother of Alpha Kappa Psi. He first heard of Alpha Kappa Psi from his student aide in a FYRST seminar class and got wind of it even more living in the Business LLC dorms. Since his initiation into the fraternity second semester of his freshman year, he said he has furthered his networking opportunities, resume skills, and overall professionalism. “Alpha Kappa Psi is one big family,” Sanfilippo said. “We always go out of our way to support one another.” Student President and senior business and marketing major, Amy Swartz said that this group of selfdirected minds is continuing to go above and beyond in all aspects of their fraternity by trying new things, creating new ideas, and strengthening new, past, and current relationships. To Swartz, receiving the “Chapter of the Year” award means Alpha Kappa Psi has been set apart from other chapters and that each brothers’ effort has been recognized from the university which in return reflects on the organization as a whole.

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9 Tips for Ordering at Starbucks during the fall months

Kelsey Phillips "Bread and Butters" Kelsey Phillips is a junior public relations major and a regular contributor of The Rocket. Ah, fall. It’s a little early, but we are about to enter the seasons of giving and gratitude, hoodies and football, and sniffles and cold hands. What better hot topic to discuss around this time than…coffee. Some love it, some hate it. PSL lovers rejoice – this one is for you. Originally I wanted to get the buttery perspective from Starbucks’ baristas about their tips on ordering during their busiest season, but since I couldn’t pull them away from the coffee steeper (they are highly demanded people, you know) I will give you my opinions on the questions we are all wondering. 1. What is the least crowded time of the day? HA, least busy. Caffeine never sleeps. At opening, people are falling asleep at the gates, incompetent until they receive their liquid gold. Common hour? More like caffeine hour. From 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. you will find yourself only five lattes deep into a line that snakes past the welcome desk. Near closing, people are falling asleep at the gates yet again, in desperate need of a late night pick-me-up that isn’t more Red Bull. 2. Can customers ask the baristas for recommendations or to explain certain coffees? Upside-down double shot caramel apple frappa-what? The answer is yes. Now I would not go as far as asking for a tasting sample of the entire menu, but especially if you are a coffee virgin, have food allergies or special dietary needs or just want to mix it up – don’t hesitate to ask. After all, it is your money and your misspelled name on that cup. 3. By the way, how difficult is it to spell names correctly? Very. After Abby, Abbey, Abbie, Shawn, Shane, Ryan and Ryanne, please (silently) forgive whoever it was that spelled your name without the correct vowel. It doesn’t mean they don’t like you or you aren’t special (because we all know you are). It means they are trying so hard to make everyone feel special and are surrounded by so much caffeine that their hands move rather quickly. I for one take much more appreciation for the ones that go

Ask Andi

Andi is a senior at SRU giving advice to those who seek it and occassionally to those who don't.

Question: Dear Andi,

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Patrons arrive at the Starbucks in the University Village in Seattle to order beverages from their holiday menu, which includes seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

the extra mile and draw smileys or heart doodles on my cup. (Kelsie with an –ie is much cuter when there is a big fat smiley face next to it). And don’t forget, some coffee shops don’t write anything on your cup (the audacity!). 4. In what sequence do baristas prefer our order (e.g. size, type, add-ins)? The way I (politely) ask for my order, and what seems to be the most common is: Size – short, tall, grande, venti Temperature – You don’t need to be super specific here, “I’d like a tall, 97-degree caramel mocha.” A simple hot or iced will do. Type – coffee or tea Add-ins (or outs) – a shot of espresso, two pumps of mocha syrup, extra caramel drizzle, hold the whip 5. How do baristas feel when customers talk about the “Starbucks Secret Menu?” First rule of the Starbucks Secret Menu – don’t talk about the Starbucks Secret Menu. I know, I know. A chocolate-covered strawberry cake batter frappuccino just sounds too good to pass up. But this isn’t a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. It’s reasonable to ask for an additional syrup flavor or another add-in, but when you turn a four-step beverage into a 15-step recipe, I bet they hold their breath. 6. What would be the weirdest order a barista has been asked to make?

if there isn’t a club here that you like, and you want to start one for something, you can even do that too! Starting a club would be an awesome experience and great for your resume. Are you in a club related to your major? Most majors have some sort of club or organization to participate in and get more experience outside of the classroom. Or what about an intramural sport? There is a long list of different intramural sports that are played here and that would be a great way to meet other people. Have you thought about joining Greek Life? There are so many sororities/fraternities with great opportunities for leadership positions and making connections everywhere and anywhere. Even just ask your friends what they do and see if you could go to a meeting with them. There are so many clubs you just need to find the right one(s) for you! Sincerely,

I am so bored here at school. I thought I’d find clubs and organizations I would want to be a part of but I haven’t found anything yet. I know I need things to put on my resume but I just don’t know what to do. Question: Aimlessly Bored Dear Andi,

Answer:

My roommate and I are so different. When I first met her I thought things would be fine, but There are so many clubs and now she’s completely different. organizations here on campus. Even She goes out and parties all the Dear Aimlessly Bored,

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Water. 7. Are they as excited about the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) as we are? Uhm, yes. Once you make a drink so many times it becomes so natural you could make it with your eyes closed. Then, by the time you have mastered it, you won’t have to make it again for ten more months. Plus it comes in iced form, for when the weather decides to warm back up in the middle of October (thank you, Indian summer). 8. What is a barista’s favorite drink to order at Starbucks? If I were a barista, I think my favorite drink would be the peanut butter crunch frappuccino. Oh wait, they don’t have one. Can we get someone on that, please? 9. How can customers make it more enjoyable for the baristas? Say please and thank you. Smile. Be patient. Say your order slowly and clearly. If you are insistent on your name being correct, spell it out loud. Heck, even if they can’t spell your name you should address them by theirs (they are human, and they do wear name tags). Tell their boss how great they are because you are no longer cold, tired or grumpy because of their hard work and be grateful for that, not just this season but always. Until next time, butter lovers.

time, comes back late and is loud. Question: How can I make this work since we Dear Andi, still have the rest of the year? I came into college undecided, Uneasy Roommate

Answer: Dear Uneasy Roommate, I like that you want to make this work. This shows that you’re willing to compromise and work through your differences. Have you asked if she notices any difference in your friendship? Or have you talked her about this yet? Most of the time people don’t realize how things could be affecting others. Having a roommate could be a difficult situation if you aren’t used to it. If you decide to talk to her about it, make sure you avoid using “you” phrases, such as, “You need to stop coming in late and turning the lights on when I’m trying to sleep.” This makes anyone become defensive which never helps any situation. Instead, try saying something with an “I” statement. “It really bothers me when I’m trying to sleep and you come in and turn the lights on.” Maybe you could even compromise by leaving a desk lamp on, or something along those lines. You’re not going to change her new habits but you could try to change how they’re affecting you. Sincerely, Andi

thinking I could figure out what I wanted to do, but I’m still confused. It’s been a couple weeks but none of my classes are sparking any interests. What should I do? Confused Freshman

Answer: Dear Confused Freshman, First of all, I would like to welcome you to Slippery Rock. There are a wide variety of majors here so I am positive you’ll find something you enjoy. Secondly, it’s only been a couple of weeks! I came into Slippery Rock undecided, just as you, and it took me until my sophomore year to figure out what I wanted to do. It might not happen overnight, but as you take more classes and get more exposure to different things, you’ll find something that sparks your interest. Getting involved with clubs and organizations on campus, and taking a wide range of classes will really help you narrow down what you do and do not like. My biggest piece of advice: get uncomfortable! Stepping out of your comfort zone could expose you to things you maybe didn’t know you were good at, which could lead to choosing a major. Sincerely, Andi

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Nutrition Table Talk offers students advice on making healthy choices By Katie Ellis Campus Life Editor

Whole grains, lean proteins, and fruits and vegetables are just a sampling of the types of foods that AVI Dining’s dietician suggested that students eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle, during the Nutrition Table Talk held in Boozel during common hour on Tuesday. Michelle Apple, who serves as AVI’s dietician, has been working in the field for 15 years advising people on how to make the best choices for their health, including what foods to eat and what type of exercise is most beneficial to maintain a healthy weight. Eating habits that have been established before college play a role in the choices that a student makes when they visit the dining halls on campus. “Eating habits are established at home,” Apple said. “Students can come here and eat what they want when they might not have had the ability to do that at home with mom watching. Eating habits also depend on what your friends eat.” If a student is just beginning the journey towards KATIE ELLIS/THE ROCKET a balanced lifestyle, eliminating processed foods Freshman exercise science major Maria Darling, 18, talks to senior public health major Shafawn Sherer, 22, about the and choosing natural ingredients is a good starting benefits of healthy living, including what foods to eat and what type of exercise to do to maintain a healthy weight. point when becoming mindful of healthy choices. “I put together the game board and tri-fold to Eating from the ground up and avoiding artificial consume, with the lowest amount of sugar being ingredients is the ideal scenario for anyone trying in an eight ounce glass of whole milk, and the try to get students to understand that to get to to develop a good base to their diet, according to most in a 20-ounce fruit drink. The calorie counts a healthy weight, you need a balance of eating for some of the most popular fast food items healthy and exercise,” Sherer said. Apple. Nutrition has always been a topic of interest for “I never want to tell students what is a good including McDonald’s Big Mac, which has a total or bad food,” Apple said. “I suggest that they eat of 550 calories in one serving, were also displayed Sherer, who wanted to educate her fellow students foods that fuel the body like whole grains, fruits, to make students aware of the choices they make on the right way to become healthy. She set up the activities and information for students as part of and vegetables. If they’re looking to clean up their when buying fast food. According to calorieking.com, 153 minutes of a her graduation requirement, but should her project diet, they should eliminate processed food and moderate activity like walking, and 63 minutes of receive approval from the Health Center, it can be fast food.” According to Apple, eating right isn’t enough vigorous activity such as jogging, would need to be implemented into their programs. “All of my learning in the program has led up to to put someone on the track to healthy living. completed in order to burn the amount of calories this,” Sherer said. “The Health Center can choose Balancing regular exercise and making smart food in a Big Mac. Senior public health major Shafawn Sherer, to use my project, and the H.O.P.E. Peer Educators choices goes hand-in-hand when it comes to being 22, participated in the Nutrition Table Talk with can then teach it to FYRST Seminar classes.” fit. At the Nutrition Table Talk, students were “Weight training helps students to tone up and Apple as part of the requirements of her internship. build muscle,” Apple said. “It’s particularly good Sherer put together a game for students to play to offered information from both Apple and Sherer for women because it helps with osteoporosis. test their knowledge of health related trivia, and on how to make choices to get on the track to living Generally, you need a balance of weight training supplied brochures to educate students on topics healthy. For more information on how to better like what the appropriate serving sizes men and their health, students can see Apple again at the and cardio.” Students were also shown examples of how women should have each day, all aligned with the Health Fair located in the Aebersold Recreation Center (ARC) on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. much sugar is in the drinks they most commonly her theme, “It’s A Balance Act.”

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