The Rocket 10-4-2013

Rock Defeats Mercyhurst SRU beats Mercyhurst 58-34 to earn first PSACWest win of season.

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Friday, October 4, 2013 • Volume 97, Issue Number 6 • Slippery Rock University's Student Newspaper

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Organized religion protested on campus

NEWS Dumbledore's Army a

Recognized Club The Student Government Association recently approved many new organizations including Dumbledore's Army.

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OPINION

SRU Gun Policy: All or Nothing?

The university updated its gun policy to allow guns on campus, but not in buildings. We think they should take the all or nothing approach.

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SPORTS

Men's Soccer Shut Out Panthers The Slippery Rock University men's soccer team take 4-0 win over University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

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CAMPUS LIFE Candlelight Vigil Raises Awareness RockOut's candlelight vigil remembers students who have committed suicide as a part of their yearly awareness week.

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Don Jon Review Jimmy G's Rock Reviews takes a look at Joseph Gordon Levitt's latest written and directed Hollywood hit Don Jon. Page D-2

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Slippery Rock students walk passed a member of a religious organization that came to campus Wednesday morning. The group handed out religious literature and declared the need to separate faith from organized religion.

Budget troubles to continue into upcoming fiscal year

By Kevin Squires Assistant News Editor

The Council of Trustees voted to approve Slippery Rock University’s 201314 Educational and General Fund budget during their regular meeting held Sept.

27. The approved budget was balanced, remedying the previous $5.2 million deficit that was reported earlier in the semester.

Robert Taylor, newly elected chair of the council described the budget as ‘very difficult’.

“We reviewed a very difficult budget. It is not a pretty budget. It is not an easy budget to swallow and accept. There is pain in the budget. I think it as reasonable of a budget as we can expect to accept. It is a sensible budget,” Taylor said.

President Cheryl J. Norton emailed

the campus community with an update regarding the budget Monday which had a reduced deficit of $4.7 million due to additionally received performance money.

“To address the remaining deficit, we will use approximately $1.1 million in reserves and implement nearly $3.6 million in personnel and non-personnel reductions submitted by the divisions.

We expect to achieve the personnel reductions by not filling vacancies and natural attrition.”

Norton explained.

With the current year’s budget approved, next year’s predicted deficit has already started being addressed.

“We will intensify our efforts to address the challenges of the fiscal year 2014-15 budget, which we predict at this time could result in a deficit between $10-$13

million.” Norton said.

Dr. Patrick Burkhart, president of the SRU chapter of the Association of State College and University Faculties, responded to the forthcoming budget in an email sent to the faculty Wednesday.

“It saddens me to report that SRU management made it apparent at a Meet and Discuss with State APSCUF Wednesday that, without substantial attrition, the institution will retrench faculty. Letters will be issued this academic year and dismissal will occur effective Fall term, 2014.” Burkhart said.

During her quarterly report to the Council, Norton excluded the topic of the budget as she stated it was already discussed thoroughly and chose to make the focus of the report as stating some of SEE APSCUF, PAGE A-3

Campus organizations express views on gun regulations

By Stephanie Cheek Assistant Campus Life Editor

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Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora, and Sandy Hook are only some of the many places that have experienced a mass shooting and have seen firsthand what the damage of a firearm can do.

Events like these have opened up a debate about gun control and what needs to happen to keep the general public safe. The debate is between those who feel there should be limits on the use of firearms and those who feel this is the first step toward firearms being eliminated.

“Hitler’s Nazi regime started with background checks regarding guns, and it led to citizens being completely defenseless,” explained senior Joshua Weitzel, 22, a political science major and president of the Rock the 2nd Amendment Club.

According to Weitzel, the right to bear arms is a constitutional right that’s not about hunting, but about being able to defend oneself. Recently, there has been a law change that allows students who have a firearm permit to conceal and carry in an open space on campus, Weitzel said, but not in any on-campus buildings.

“Students should be allowed to carry and defend themselves, especially in dorms, which is considered a student’s home on campus,” Weitzel said.

Weitzel further explained that his goal for the Rock the 2nd Amendment

organization is to hopefully repeal the weapons policy on campus and be allowed to carry on campus and in the buildings. He wants campus to also understand that his organization is not a radical group focused on giving everyone guns, but wants to allow gun owners to carry their firearms in order for them to feel safe.

“Slippery Rock is a public university and should uphold the Second Amendment, allowing students to bear arms,” Weitzel explained.

Another group on campus whose hobby involves firearms is the Hunting and Fishing club.

“I was taught around the age of nine to fire a gun and started hunting at 12,” explained senior Thomas Wilson, 24, a parks and recreation: resource management major and Hunting and Fishing Club president.

According to Wilson, he grew up around guns, and hunting was a family pastime. He explained that when he was young, his father taught him to never point a weapon at anyone, keep the safety on when the firearm is not in use, and to keep a finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

“I believe in moderate gun control,” explained Wilson. He believes that criminal background checks are needed when firearms are purchased, SEE OBAMA, PAGE A-2

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ROCK NOTES Marketing Workshop

The Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator will be holding a marketing workshop featuring Ray Miles on October 9th at 7 p.m. at the SEA on 165 Elm Street, Slippery Rock.

Ray Miles will be speaking about how to set the right expectations for your brand's marketing.

Rocktober Open

On October 12, the Sport Management Facilities/Event Management class is hosting the 4th Annual Rocktober Open, a fundraising golf outing at the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage, PA. The proceeds from this event go to two great causes, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Slippery Rock Sport Management Scholarship Fund.

Coat Drive

Coats can be donated by bringing them to the CSIL office in Smith Student Center and will be given to a local shelter.

The coats will be donated Friday, October 25.

No Issue of the Rocket October 11th

The Rocket will not be printing an issue on October 11 because of Fall break. The next issue will be printed on October 18.

To submit a Rock Note please send your announcement by 6 p.m. Wednesday to Jon Janasik at jtj9529@sru.edu or to rocket.news@sru.edu. The Rocket does not guarantee that all requests will be published in the paper.

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Obama proposes new gun safety campaign Continued from Page A 1 but serial numbers don’t need to be recorded by the government. Being an avid hunter, Wilson believes firearm control or limitations shouldn’t affect his hobby or the organization, unless the laws are drastically changed.

“As of now, we can’t own semi-automatic weapons or automatics to hunt, we use shotguns, bolt action rifles, and revolvers,” he said. According to Wilson, all of the firearms used are legal in Pa. while hunting.

Senior, Bernard Moore, 21, a criminal justice major and also a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club on campus, explains that gun control is about being a responsible Part 2 of 3 owner.

“I agree with responsible gun ownership, but I believe that there are guns that citizens should not have access to,” Moore said.

Another aspect that Moore doesn’t agree with is the name, “gun control.” According to Moore, the phrase gives a negative connotation and the program is more geared towards responsible gun ownership. Some of the limits that he feels should be enacted with gun control include not allowing civilians to purchase assault style rifles and machine guns. He also believes there should be a 15-round limit that can be purchased at one time.

“I think that people will continue to view it in a negative way because they will not sit down and actually read the legislation,” Moore said.

According to the National Conference of State Legislature website, one aspect of President Obama’s gun control proposals include background checks during all gun sales. Checks would include looking at a person’s medical background to see if they have a history of mental illness.

Another aspect of the proposal includes banning all military-style weapons and limiting the ammunition to only 10 rounds sold at a time.

President Obama’s gun-control proposals includes launching a nation wide gun safety campaign to encourage responsible gun ownership and authorizes the Consumer Product Safety Commission to examine issues relating to gun safety, according to the website.

“I’m not against guns, but I think there are limits that

Gun Series

need to be made,” explained associate professor of political science, Dr. Heather Frederick.

“The Second Amendment needs limits just like the First and Fourth Amendments have limits on them,” Frederick further explained.

According to Frederick, the First Amendment allows for freedom of speech and press, but it limits people from publishing libel.

She feels that some of the limits to the Second Amendment should include waiting periods and background checks that include physiological checks along with checks to see if someone has a history of spousal abuse.

“It is pure rhetoric that having gun control means that all the guns are going to be taken away,” Frederick explained. She explained that she thinks that those who choose to should have access to guns, but she also believes that it is important to learn how to safely fire a gun.

With regard to the new law about being able to carrying firearms on campus, Dr. Frederick said she hopes she never has to worry about firearms being in her class. She believes that, in the end, it would make other students and her uncomfortable.

“You need maturity to handle a gun and many college students do not have that kind of maturity,” Frederick added.

She also feels that many gun owners should want to have some sort of gun control, so that the rights as a whole are not threatened by those who are irresponsible with firearms or purchase one illegally.

“It can be scary if there are no limits on someone who is not responsible with a firearm,” she said.

In the end, Frederick believes everyone should respect weapons and also respect that it is not always appropriate for everyone to have guns. That is why limits on the Second Amendment are needed.

“All rights require a balance between the rights of the individual and for the good of society,” Frederick said.

Gun control is a prominent issue on Slippery Rock’s campus, especially with the formation of the new Rock the 2nd Amendment Club and the Hunting and Fishing Club, which is one of the largest organizations on campus, according to Wilson.

Read the next issue of the Rocket for part 3 of the Gun Series, which will cover campus response to gun related emergencies.

Few students choose to travel abroad Rocket Contributor

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

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Almost 95 percent of the student body is not taking part in SRU’s international study program according to Pamela Frigot, the director of International Services.

Frigot said studying abroad is something that students should not overlook.

“Studying abroad is huge in terms of personal and academic growth for students,” Frigot said. “It really opens their eyes to possibilities and empowers them to accomplish more.”

Tess Crispin, the advisor for international and study abroad students, agreed that there is much to gain from studying abroad.

“I was very shy before I went abroad, and I’m a lot more outgoing now,” Crispin said. “When you’re in a situation where you’re on your own, you learn a lot about yourself.”

Studying abroad is becoming progressively easier to take part in with the increasing inter-connectivity of the world and SRU, like most

universities, has a multitude of options available to its students. Yet out of an estimated 8,000 students enrolled at SRU, only about 450 participate in overseas studies each year. The target number being 10 times that amount.

The pending relationship between SRU and universities in Vietnam then begs the question of whether or not the opportunities created will be utilized by SRU students.

As it stands, the students who do participate do so in a multitude of ways, including spring break trips, summer classes, semesters or entire years studying abroad, and opportunities for further development such as internships, practicums and research groups. These take place in numerous countries, the two most popular being Australia and Ireland.

As the pending partnership with Vietnamese universities potentially opens another international study opportunity to students at SRU, it remains to be seen if students will begin to take advantage of the programs already offered, despite the availability and the investment students have in

them.

Often, having studied abroad makes a student more employable, Frigot explained. Employers are very interested in a student’s ability to get along and connect with diverse groups of people and also the student’s desire to do something beyond the status quo.

A majority of international study programs don’t require students to be proficient in a second language, take place during breaks and are typically the cheapest way for students to travel, Frigot said. Certain programs are associated with certain classes and some opportunities may require specific qualifications, but liberal arts classes, at the very least, are an option open to every student in good academic standing and are easy to arrange internationally, Frigot explained.

International study should be something each student is aware of, since they are in part paying for it. Part of the academic enhancement fee that each student pays upon entering SRU goes into travel grants as part of the multitude of financial aid offered to students studying internationally.

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POLICE BLOTTER Borough Sept. 28 - Ethan McCloskey was cited for disorderly house after being seen urinating in the middle of Midway Alley.

Sept. 29 – Phillip Green was cited for disorderly house after being observed carrying an open bottle of whiskey along Elm Street while being Sept. 28 – There was a report of vandalism at the underage.

Art Building. The incident is under investigation.

Campus Sept. 29 – Jacob Abernathy was cited for Sept. 30 – Andrew Conner, 20, was issued underage consumption and disorderly house an underage citation after an officer observed after being observed urinating behind Sheetz Sept. 28 – A fire alarm was set off in McKay Conner staggering as he was walking. while intoxicated.

Education Building. Officers found the fire extinguishers set off. The incident remains under Compiled by Kevin Squires investigation.

APSCUF President suggests tuition increase for next year Continued from Page A 1

Slippery Rock’s latest accomplishments and looking forward to what the university has to offer in the future.

Norton cited some of the latest recognitions for Slippery Rock University as being named a Top 100 Regional University in the North by U.S. News and World Report, recognition from AffordableCollegesOnline. org for SRU’s return-on-investment, BestOnlineColleges.org citing SRU’s online special education program as one of the best in the nation, being named a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, being named to the honor roll for exemplary community service by the Corporation for National and Community Service, ranking among the top 100 universities nationally on Sierra Magazine’s annual rankings of the nation’s greenest universities, being named one of the “Best in the Northeast” in The Princeton Review’s annual ratings, being named a “Military Friendly University”

by G.I. Jobs magazine, being named a “Top Workplace” by The Pittsburgh PostGazette and being named a College of Distinction by Student Horizons Inc. Norton also mentioned some of the new programming and focuses for the university.

“We’re looking at beginning a physician’s

assistant program, a health care informatics program, a special education doctorate in autism, a three year undergraduate degree, and others,” she said. “We’ll be focusing on nontraditional students and what their needs are.”

“We’re also looking for international students,” Norton said, mentioning her upcoming trips with some of the deans and provost to China and Vietnam.

She ended her report asking for a moment of silence in honor and remembrance of Van Peterson, a former trustee who recently died, Frank Kohler, a 1985 SRU computer science graduate, killed in the recent shooting at the Washington, D.C., Navy Yard and Zachary Sheridan, a former Rock football team member who was shot and killed in Pittsburgh in Aug. During public comments, Dr. Patrick Burkhart, president of the Slippery Rock University chapter of Association of Pennsylvania State Colleges and Universities Faculties, spoke to the Council about moving forward and asking all of those listening to take his message to the Board of Governors.

“We cannot run this place on our good looks and charm alone. We need to enhance cash flow,” Burkhart said. “Return to the Board and Governors and ask for a 5 percent tuition increase next year.”

He advised, “SRU is strong, efficient

and effective. Let us not contribute to our own demise.”

Burkhart also called for ending talk of “the perfect storm.”

“No one expects smooth sailing here.

I implore you now to switch into the next phase of stewardship, one where we quietly concede our limitations and ponder our tactics. Let us stop speaking of ‘the perfect storm.’ For every salty hand knows not to whistle on board the ship, thus we call up a hostile wind. Let us continue to prep the ship with steady hands and a twinkle in our eye,” he said.

Other public comments included members of the 125 Celebration Committee who announced plans for the upcoming celebration of Slippery Rock University’s 125th anniversary being established.

Members explained to the Council some of the events planned for the celebration which include “Up Til 2 for SRU,” a letter writing event where students will get the word out about their time at SRU to everyone they know. This event will be Jan. 25 (1/25) starting at 1:25 p.m. and running until 1:25 a.m. the next morning.

A birthday party is expected to be held

by Green and White Society on March 23. A founder’s picnic, speaker series, performances, monthly lecture series, displays for homecoming, oral history of the university presentation, and other

events are also being planned.

John Golden, director of SRU’s Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) and an instructor in SRU’s School of Business, and students involved in the SEA gave a presentation about what the accelerator program is and how it works.

Additionally, Student Government Association President Rogers “Buddy” Clements spoke about student involvement and leadership on campus.

John Hicks was recognized for his service to the Council. Hicks served on the Council from March 2007 – June 2013.

Grace Hawkins was also recognized for her service to the Council. Finally, Courtney Baker-Schroat, the former student trustee member was recognized by the new student trustee member, Laura Ordaz. President Norton presented those being recognized with a framed Slippery Rock display.

In addition to the budget, the Council also voted to approve the contracts, fixed assets and service and supply purchase orders reports presented, as well as the remaining meeting dates for the academic year. Jeff Smith was appointed as the representative to the Pennsylvania Association of Trustees.

A reception followed the meeting, honoring the former trustee members.

The next meeting of the Council of Trustees will take place Dec. 12 – 13.

Dumbledore's Army approved by Student Government

By Kevin Squires Assistant News Editor

Magic is coming to Slippery Rock University.

Dumbledore’s Army was offi cially approved and recognized as an organization by the Slippery Rock University Student Government Association at their Senate meeting Monday. Dumbledore’s Army is expected to be a service organization inspired by the themes in the Harry Potter series. Slippery Rock University’s chapter will incorporate socials and fan-based events into their agendas in addition to service projects.

“We have a lot of exciting things planned,” Ashley Taylor, fifth year language and literature major and president of Dumbledore’s Army, said. Some of the things Taylor mentioned included a house sorting ceremony, discussions about topics in the books, and “Harry Potter” related activities at meetings and events on campus including a book drive, a sock drive, and other collaborative events with different organizations.

“We’re also going to be applying to be a part of the Harry Potter Alliance which is a national organization,” Taylor explained. “It’s going to be pretty legitimate and not just a bunch of nerds.”

The Student Government Association also voted to pass the motion to approve the Frontier Leadership Assessment Group (F.L.A.G.) club “with

the stipulation that all their paper work is correct and they have their advisor and stuff.”

The group seeks to reconnect with alumni cadets from the University with current and future students as well as to perform community service events such as “Toys for Tots.”

“They submitted in the spring too. So, they’ve been very patient with us,” Brad Kovaleski, advisor of the Student Government Association, said.

The National Council of Teachers of English was approved as an organization. The group plans to have meetings, provide community service and professional development trainings for the members.

The Rock the Second Amendment Club was also approved. The group’s goals are to educate students on the Second Amendment and the risks of losing the Second Amendment. They also seek to explain the weapons policy at Slippery Rock.

Student Government President Rodgers “Buddy” Clements asked representative and founder of the group, Josh Weitzel, if he was aware of the recent changes to the weapons policy.

“I’m aware it changed. That just doesn’t go far enough. I think it’s naïve to think crime will stop at the door,” Weitzel said, expressing a desire to have weapons carried in the dorms.

Finally, the Writers’ Guild was approved as a new organization on campus. The group was described as a place where writers and aspiring writers can come

together and collaborate, critique and share works.

The voting for Watson Hall senator was reopened after being tabled at the last meeting. During the voting, over half of the senators abstained and the motion failed.

“It’s up to you to vote and not abstain. That’s what you’re elected to do.” Kovaleski said.

After a brief executive session meeting, voting was recalled and Amber Kennedy was elected as Watson Hall senator.

Dr. Robert Watson, interim Vice President of Student Affairs, later added, “Not to beat the abstention horse to death, but you were elected to represent students. You don’t represent students when you abstain.”

Aimee Albright, Emily Rose Murasso, Iainna Garrow, and Casey Squires were elected as freshmen senators.

A movie will not be shown this weekend as part of the SGA Movie Series. Movies will resume next weekend.

Cheney Preston was named “liter” (leader) of the week. The “liter” of the week receives a water bottle from the executive board in recognition of their contribution to the Student Government Association.

The meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m. The next open senate meeting will be October 14 at 8:45 p.m. in the theater of the Robert M. Smith Student Center.

Psychology department conducts year-long body image study

By Haley Barnes Rocket Contributor

Three Slippery Rock professors from the psychology department along with ten psychology majors are teaming up to perform a year-long study on how the lesbian, gay, bisexual community feel about their bodies.

The point of the study is to examine issues like body image, relationships, and eating behaviors along with risk factors like smoking and drinking in the LGB population.

The study is being led by Catherine Massey, associate professor of psychology, Emily Keener, assistant professor of psychology, and Jennifer Sanftner, professor of psychology.

The ten students include Michelle

Giaquinto, Sam Griffiths, Sara Habraken, Chelsea Kelligher, Ashlee Moeller, Michelle Mullins, Jake Rogers, Melanie Seymour, Lesli Somerset, and Ashley Snyder. Seymour and Moeller are student leaders of the study.

The students involved in performing the research will learn research methods and will be able to apply their previous knowledge from courses they have taken.

Keener feels research is not accurate, as it only focuses on one body image.

This study will result in a better approach. The study will contrast against the findings against those of the heterosexual population.

“The gay, lesbian, and bisexual population is understudied when it comes to the various factors that impact their health and well-being.

Most research is based on heterosexual samples and then generalized to everyone,” Keener said.

Massey hopes to involve up to 400 people from all over the United States in the study. Ages of the study subjects will range from 18 to 40. The study will be conducted through a 230 question survey that includes questions about personality, relationships, identity, diversity, and life experiences.

“The fact that we are including gay and lesbian participants is great. Few studies have done so, but what is really exciting is that our sample includes not only heterosexuals, gays, and lesbians, but also people who identify as bisexual, pansexual, and transgender from the community as well as from college campuses,” Keener said.

Massey would like to see results that

will develop a program to directly help the LGB community improve their health, behavior, and overall, and their self-image. However, the study is being labeled as a pilot study, meaning it is the first time to be conducted by SRU professors and students. There are expected imperfections, but in the future Massey would like to expand the study for different age groups.

This study has been approved through the SRU's Institutional Review Board and started in May with an SRU Dean's Faculty-Student Grant from the College of Health, Environment and Science. The work is likely to end in June 2014. Many presentations, conferences, and publications in journals are expected to follow after the results of the study have been determined.

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Updated SRU gun policy not decisive enough SRU recently updated their gun policy to allow firearms on campus in open places, such as on the quad or sidewalks, but prohibits them inside buildings on campus.

The previous policy had zero tolerance for firearms anywhere in the campus at mosphere, except by authorized police.

While the University feels that guns are unsafe in the classroom, what makes them safe in other areas on campus? Or why not allow them everywhere?

If somebody carrying a gun is stalking you, running into a building will probably not deter your follower.

Even if there is an ideal time to carry a gun on campus, when would it be?

During the day, students go to class, so having a gun

on you and taking it to the police station before every class for them to hold would get tiring very quickly.

At night, students arguably might need more protection.

But nobody can take the guns into their dorm building, and nobody in their right mind would take a gun to a bar.

So what would somebody do with it when they’re not out walking around needing more protection?

We’re not sure what the answer to that question is.

For now, we will maintain the stance that this policy might make supporters feel like they have more protection while walking on campus, but it is still not the best answer.

The chancellor and university presidents are not only allowed, but are

obligated by Act 188 of 1982 to provide a safe and secure educational environment, and they are “authorized to establish policies governing the use of university facilities and property.”

This updated policy falls right in line with a policy that has been around for three decades.

St rong supp or te rs of the Second Amendment will argue that they have the right to have a gun to protect themselves should any danger arise on campus, regardless if they’re in a building or not.

We feel the school has the right to judge whether or not they want to allow guns on their campus. However, why can’t they just decide one way or another? For us, it’s either guns or no guns.

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“I’m fine with it. I come from an Alaskan family and it’s no big deal to carry guns on us. It really doesn’t matter to me.”

“I disagree with that. I don’t see a need for people to carry guns on campus.

We’re all here to go to class, we don’t need to carry guns to go to class.”

“I don’t think it’s different from carrying guns anywhere else. I don’t see a problem with it, people will carry them anyway.”

OPINION

October 4, 2013

Television viewers ‘media crazed’ in today’s society

Casey Young Casey’s Corner, Consider This Casey Young is a sophomore Communication-Journalism major from Orchard Park, NY.

No one can escape the media. It is everywhere, surrounding us 24/7.

Although, who really wants to escape it?

Our generation of students have grown up in a media crazed society. We grew up watching Barney and Teletubbies, advanced to Spongebob Squarepants and Disney Channel, and have landed ourselves here, today, with many social media outlets and two and a half to three hour movies (that also come in 3D).

I am addicted to watching TV and movies. Even when I have to get homework done, I have the television on in the background. So many people I know, myself included, are able to procrastinate assignments with so many available media outlets: television, movies, music, the internet, social media, etc. I love to procrastinate as much as the next person, but how can I find the strength to turn off my favorite TV show when I know I do not have DVR on campus?

When I have come to this crossroads in the past, obviously I finish the show and cram in doing my assignment right before I sleep.

There is no hope to escape the media. It is designed to be tantalizing and inviting.

People can not resist watching the newest show that airs on NBC or Fox because there is so much hype surrounding them.

I certainly do not want to be left out. With so many channels, though, sometimes I feel overwhelmed. There are at least five movie channels that stream through the Slippery Rock’s television sets on campus this year. You simply can not watch it all.

Overwhelmed or not, what would we do without the mass media we know and love?

The thought is scary enough. I speak for many people when I say, keep it coming.

I want the distraction of Project Runway every Thursday night before I sleep. Our society has made media something no one can live without. We depend on the news every morning for information on the roadways, major stories, and gossip. We depend on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. for updates on our weekend plans and gossip among our friends. We also depend on movies and television shows for a source of relaxation, comedic relief, and entertainment during the day.

So, do not listen to those who claim the media is bad and we have to limit our television and Internet usage. They are probably just as media-crazed as the next person. I for one am not giving up the shows I watch habitually every week. The media is a business, only running as long as they make money. As of right now, I’m buying it.

Students should go outside their comfort zone, ‘live a little’

Ashley Cook Commentary Ashley Cook is a senior English major from Gibsonia, Pa. While in Italy, on our way to the Piazzale Michelangelo, my group stopped on the Ponte Vecchio to snap some photos of the bridge at night. After a couple of photos, we noticed that an Italian musician was setting up and

Women’s Center looking forward to upcoming events Andria Alessio Commentary Andria Alessio is a graduate assistant at SRU’s Women’s Center.

The Women’s Center is looking forward to bringing back some of the various events and awareness days from prior years, and revamping them to reach out even more to Slippery Rock University students. Last week, the Women’s Center launched two awareness events, RAINN day and PACT5 day of action. RAINN day, on Sept. 23, included bright drink umbrellas given to customers of T&B Naturally and Weisenfluh on campus. Our chosen slogan was to “be someone’s umbrella today. STAND up. SPEAK out. END sexual violence.” RAINN day is nationally recognized as an “annual day of action to raise awareness and educate students about sexual

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People pose as famous on Instagram app

LaRae Ferguson RaeLa’s Rant LaRae is a junior emerging technology major from Pittsburgh, Pa. She also does PR for Sister to Sister, an oncampus female empowerment organization.

How is it that you can be one person over the Internet and the complete opposite in real life?

One hundred likes on Instagram and suddenly you’re a hot commodity?

Who sets the standards?

Apparently we do… although I know it doesn’t need to be said, most of these Instagram famous people don’t look half as good without a filter or Photoshop touchup.

Yet, everyone continues

to feed into the hype.

Everyone is so concerned about being prettier than the next girl, smoother than the guy before you, up to date on all the latest trends, and living the glamorous life.

But when it comes down to it, most people who appear to live lavishly don’t have the means to do so. Vacations every few weeks, Louis Vuitton this, Michael Kors that, True Religion Jeans, every pair of Jordan’s that come out…

Please, show me your degree and career!

Instagram famous, $12 per/hr job, and the latest Louis bag or Jordan’s…

That’s as far as it appears that most aspirations go.

That doesn’t work.

There is no way that should be the end goal for anyone. Instagram has given people a false sense of reality.

And I am afraid to see where it is going to land us all in the future, especially those who are consumed in it.

beginning to play some songs. Oh, and he was good. A particularly wild Italian woman was trying to convince the crowd to get up and dance with her to no avail. She even got up and gave the musician a sloppy kiss on the cheek when he played “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics.

I took a picture of our little group then asked a stranger to take a group photo (none of which turned out) and while I was posing, the woman continued trying to recruit dancers. An image appeared in my mind of us all jumping up and dancing with the woman after someone re-taking the, what I imagined to be, perfect photo (it wasn’t).

However, when I turned around and told the group of my image, everyone stared at me like I had five heads.

I mimed dancing to encourage them and the woman caught sight and grabbed me dragging me out onto the street. So, of course, I started wildly dancing with her after she kissed and hugged me several times while thanking me endlessly. I turned to the group and saw that they all had out their cameras. The song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” came on and my friend, Susie, joined us in our dance. After making fools of ourselves for what seemed like endless minutes, some other girls joined us.

The Italian woman was ecstatic. I must say, my favorite part about it all was that the dancing wasn’t even good; it was horrible and silly. At one point, she started doing what appeared to be an Irish jig.

Soon after the jig, several more people joined the dance until the song ended. Everyone cheered and

tipped the musician. I’d like to note that NONE of the men of our group joined the dance. I scolded them after, my main argument being that when would you ever have such a perfect, spontaneous moment like this in a foreign country? Alas, some people have no sense of adventure it seems.

We all retreated to the side of the road to finish our drinks and enjoy the music. When Susie and I noticed the song “Mad World” came on, we realized that a slow dance was in order. A couple was already engaged in a very convincing waltz-esque dance and Susie insisted she needed a dance partner. Once again, none of the boys seemed up to it but one, who upon briefly demonstrating his talents, was quickly ruled out as an acceptable dance partner. Finally, Susie asked our friend Coleman. He agreed. A romantic Italian song began and the two ran off to center stage to dance. Needless to say, the moment was moving and magical. The song ended and everyone sat back down and enjoyed the music.

Coleman complimented Susie on her taking charge and asking him to dance. We sipped our drinks until the musician packed up and we went home. Piazzale Michelangelo would have to wait for another day. For most of us, it was a night to remember.

So, the moral here is that the next time you are offered the chance to make a fool of yourself and have a good time, remember, when’s the last time you danced on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence at night while listening to an Italian musician play “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”?

violence on college campuses,” according to the organization’s website. For SRU, our goal is to consistently be reminding students that sexual violence can, and does, happen, and it takes many forms. RAINN stands for the “rape, abuse, and incest national network.” Having a constant awareness can better prepare students for situations which they may either encounter personally or witness.

Likewise, the PACT5 day of action is a launching point for a movement that we hope will continue on our campus. According to PACT5’s website, it is “a national movement to prevent sexual assaults and rapes in colleges.” Coincidentally, PACT5’s day of action fell on Sept. 25, but the Women’s Center does not want to limit this movement to just that day. Many student organizations joined in support of the PACT. Individuals within these organizations signed the PACT and whole organizations chose to represent themselves as allies through a personalized portion of a banner, which is now hanging in the Student Development Suite in the Smith Student Center. We hope that the banner will be a constant reminder to students that sexual violence is not welcome on our campus.

Additional events coming up this semester include the Clothesline Project, which will be displayed Oct. 14-24 in the Student Center.

The Clothesline Project features more than 150 tee shirts created by SRU or Butler Country

survivors of sexual violence or friends of the survivors. The display is a visual testimony to the existence of sexual violence in our community.

Karla Fonner, Assistant Director of the Women’s Center, will be hosting SNET training on Oct. 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This training will address responsibilities of leaders, faculty, and staff who may be approached by victims of interpersonal violence. Registration should be done through Human Resources, (724)738-2070. Also, on Nov. 5 the Women’s Center will be supporting the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and other sponsors of Take Back the Night, following Women’s Studies Lunafest.

While sexual violence prevention is a substantial component to the Women’s Center, it is not our only goal. We will be also participating in Healthfest, on Oct. 15, addressing women’s health issues including: heart disease, osteoporosis, and breast cancer. Nov. 21 will be our Start Smart salary negotiation workshop. Interested students should contact Career Education and Development to register, (724)738-2028.

The Women’s Center plans to not limit ourselves to exclusively our own events. Organizations and departments interested in cosponsoring events, or seeking support, can contact the Women’s Center director, Jodi Solito. As part of our initiative to reach out to more SRU students, we are excited to join with other campus departments in an effort to continually make our campus a better, safer place.

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CLUBHOUSE tanning sand volleyball basket ball pool table foosball

Senate- October 14th at 8:45pm in the Smith Student Center Theater Co-op- October 10th at 12:30pm in 321 Smith Student Center

No Movie Series this weekend. Have a safe and relaxing break!

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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 6 -- New assignments keep coming in. Take responsibility. Check for changes in plans. Resume negotiations. Tempers may be short. Avoid distractions. Rely on partners over the next two days. Stay and finish up. A dream provides necessary information.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Get practical work done. Try to convince others to try a new approach. A co-worker demands your time. Listen carefully. Postpone a spending spree. Keep your objective in mind, and get a lot done.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 5 -- You are lucky in love. Heed an unsolicited suggestion. Keep talking until you reach a compromise. Prioritize passion and fun. Surprise party? Make necessary corrections. Your heart soars on Cupid's wings. Don't forget about gravity.

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Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Family comes first. Watch for surprises. Stash a treasure in a safe place. Reassess worn-out beliefs. Look for a bold splash of color. Try on intriguing new ideas and philosophies.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Gather and evaluate information. Postpone a shopping trip. Increase your savings instead. You're sharp as a tack, and see clues that were previously invisible. Don't advertise your winnings.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- The next two days could be quite profitable. A hidden danger lurks. Others ask tough questions. Choose your own path. You partner can help, and you may need it. Don't be afraid to ask. Maintain elegance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- The energy is high and flows with ease. A hero wins a battle, and a co-worker astonishes you. Get rid of whatever doesn't work. Assert your wishes. Take action, and await the outcome.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- You enter a philosophical phase. Stand firm by your decisions.

There's not enough money for everything. Review plans. A better time will come. Schedule carefully. The pressure increases, so keep calm and breathe.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 5 -- Friends want you to come out and play. Don't overextend.

There's a possible breakdown at home. Compare advice with your own intuition to avoid an awkward moment. If you find a way to have it all, grab it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 5 -- Step into more responsibility. Delays and illusions or hidden dangers provide obstacles. This is a test. Work out your problems in private now. Air travel gets more complicated. Take caution.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- Pay extra attention. It's a good thing. Plug a financial leak. Travel and romance both look good for a while. Reduce internal tension through meditation. Encourage selfreliance, and handle your own chores.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 5 -- Review your budget. An unexpected development offers new opportunities. A pop quiz could surprise. Anticipate some controversy. Your reasoning gets challenged.

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By Harry Bliss

October 4, 2013

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The Green and White ends four-game winning streak with loss to Gannon.

SRU wins third straight game and earns first conference victory against Pitt- Johnstown.

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SRU dominates Mercyhurst

By Kristin Karam Assistant Sports Editor

The Slippery Rock football team earned their first PSACWest win of the season last Saturday by defeating Mercyhurst University 5834.

SRU is now 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the conference while Mercyhurst fell to 1-3 overall and 0-2 in the conference.

The Rock put up 609 yards in total offense, 269 yards more than Merychurst.

The of fensive ef for t by the Green and White pushed senior quarterback Ni g e l B a r k s d a l e a n d re d s h i r t s e n i or w i d e receiver John Schademan to the top of the PSAC leader boards. Barksdale leads in total passing yards and touchdowns while Schademan leads in total receiving yards and touchdowns.

Barksdale threw for 439 yards with two touchdown passes against the Lakers.

He leads the PSAC with 1468 yards and 14 touchdowns for the season.

Last season, Barksdale suffered a knee injury and was cleared to play a few weeks before the season started.

“I wasn’t expecting to come back and stand out this way,” Barksdale said, “but it was

always my goal.”

Schademan earned 229 yards and t hre e touchdowns to make his season total to 569 yards and seven touchdowns.

Schademan is ranked third nationally in pass receiving yards per game (142.3), fourth nationally in total receiving yards and tied for third nationally passreceiving touchdowns. He was recognized as a Beyond Sports Network Division II national Of fensive Player of the Week for his performance.

He ad coach G e orge Mihalik recognizes the chemistry that Barksdale and Schademan have on the field.

“They put in a lot of extra time after every practice,” Mihalik said. “Most days we have to go out and tell them that it’s enough and kick them off the field.”

Schademan has earned over 100 yards in each of the four games this season and is closing in on the fivegame 100-plus yard record held by Devin Goda, set in 2011.

“It’s good to see our hard work pay off,” Barksdale said. “It gives space for my other receivers to perform well.”

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Redshirt junior running back Teddy Blakeman moves past a Mercyhurst defender at Saturday’s PSAC matchup.

Blakeman had eight carries for 29 rushing yards and earned three rushing touchdowns against the Lakers.

Rock drops three straight matches

By Cody Gray Rocket Contributor

PHOTO COURTESY OFOLIVIA DIYANNI

The SRU field hockey team dropped three consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference road games in the last week and fell to 3-6 (0-2) on the season.

SRU suffered these losses after being ranked tenth in Division II. They fell in one-goal games to both IUP and East Stroudsburg, as well as a two-goal game to number nine Kutztown.

On Wednesday night, SRU took on IUP. Junior Lindsay Brown started off the scoring for the Green and White when she netted her eighth goal of the season off a pass from junior Kelsey Gustafson with just over 20 minutes to go in the first half.

IUP went on to score the next three goals, a hat trick from IUP’s Casey McGowan.

With eight and a half minutes to go in the game, Brown netted her second goal of the game, and ninth of the season. Sophomore Haley Martin got credit for the assist on Brown’s goal as the Rock fell 3-2. Junior goalie Courtney Lee faced six shots and made three saves. Slippery Rock put four shots on net.

Head coach Julie Swiney was disappointed with the outcome of the games for her squad.

“We must continue to improve our communication and overall discipline all over the field to prepare for the games ahead,” Swiney said.

SRU took on East Stroudsburg Saturday

Sophomore Casey Young takes the ball down the field against Kutztown University September 27. Young has two shots on goal this season with a 0.667 shots on goal percentage.

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Rock's winning streak ends

By Matthew Morgan Rocket Contributor

PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA DIYANNI

Freshman forward Andrea Felix fights for possession with an Indiana University of Pa. defender at the September 14 match. Felix has earned four goals this season with a shots on goal percentage of 0.471.

The Slippery Rock women’s soccer team fell 2-1 to Gannon University Wednesday night.

Heading into the game, SRU was ranked 11th and the Golden Knights were ranked 25th.

Last season, the Golden Knights held the 24th place national ranking and also downed the unranked Green and White by a score of 2-1.

The loss ended a four-game winning streak for Slippery Rock and is their first loss on the road this season.

Gannon’s record improved to 6-2 with the win as Slippery Rock drops to 5-2-1.

The Rock held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks and a 9-5 advantage in shots, but there were no goals for either team in the first half.

Fifteen minutes into the second half, in the 60th minute of the match, Gannon struck first with the initial goal of the game, putting the Rock to a 1-0 deficit.

In the 74rd minute, sophomore forward Cailin Conner scored her first goal of the season off an assist by sophomore midfielder Allison Harbart to bring the score even at 1-1.

Gannon wasted no time in taking the lead as the Golden Knights regained the upper hand in the 76th minute, putting the Rock down 2-1.

The score would stay the same for the remaining 15 minutes of play with Gannon handing Slippery Rock only their second loss of the season.

“I thought last night against Gannon we played absolutely phenomenal soccer. We couldn’t have asked for anything more from our players,” Coach Noreen Herlihy

said. “The passing, the attacking, the creativity, the opportunities, there are a lot of positives to take away from that game. But when you don’t put away your chances it can come back to bite you.”

This past Saturday, Slippery Rock traveled to Johnstown, Pa. for a face off with the winless Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats. This game was the first meeting of the programs in either school’s history.

The Rock did not take long to strike first as freshman forward Dara Demich received a pass from freshman defender Ariana Daukss in the fourth minute and placed it in the back of the goal, giving Slippery Rock a 1-0 lead.

In the 20th minute, Harbart brought the score to 2-0 with an unassisted goal, her first goal of the season.

Freshman forward Andrea Felix netted her team-leading fourth goal of the season in the 60th minute, giving SRU the 3-0 advantage. Sophomore midfielder Crysta Ganter supplied the assist.

Slippery Rock finished their scoring spree in the 70th minute with junior forward Nicole Krueger’s first goal of the season after controlling a rebounded shot from sophomore Caitlin Binder bringing the final score to 4-0.

Senior goalkeeper Dana O’Neill recorded her second shutout of the season and brought her SRU career total to 25.

“I really think we are starting to gel right now, which is a positive sign,” Herlihy said.

Slippery Rock will continue PSAC competition and host Mercyhurst University tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the James Egli Field. Mercyhurst is currently 3-4-1 in the conference with an overall record of 4-4-1.

SRU wins first conference game, 4-0

By Brian Hepfinger Rocket Contributor

The Slippery Rock University men’s soccer team defeated the University of PittsburghJohnstown Wednesday 4-0.

SRU’s junior goalkeeper Chris Zier had to block just one shot on the day.

“Chris is a great goalkeeper and has done great job in the last two games,” SRU head coach Michael Bonelli said. “He comes out of the box and cuts off crosses.”

With this win, the Rock has now won three games in a row and the first conference game of the season.

SRU now has a record of 6-1-1, while PittJohnstown is 2-7 overall and 0-4 in conference play.

The Green and White's defense was locked in on Wednesday, allowing only five shots and only one shot on goal.

The Rock won the shooting battle 29-5, with 10-1 shots on goal, and 8-1 in corner kicks.

The first goal came from senior midfielder Zach Hall, which puts him at three goals on the season. Senior defender Josh Gray assisted on the goal with a corner kick.

Junior forward Stephen Donnelly was the second player to score, scoring in the 16th minute of the game. The assist was awarded to Hall on a cross kick.

In the 26th minute, senior forward Michael Ramirez scored, putting him at four goals on the season.

Sophomore defender Stephen McConahy scored in the 36th minute of the game, which was his second goal of the season. The assist was from sophomore midfielder Ryan Lutke.

“The guys like passing and sharing the ball; they’re very unselfish,” Bonelli said. “We preach a team-mentality and the guys embrace it.”

Donnelly echoes his coach's comments on teamwork.

"We are not relying on just one person to score, as a lot of people have found the back of the net this year," Donnelly said. "And in goal, Joe (Agerskow) and Chris (Zier) are pushing each other really hard and it's showing on the field."

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Rock beat the University of Charleston 3-0 in non-conference

PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA DIYANNI

Senior defender Joshua Gray keeps the ball in play during the September 17 game against West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Gray has four assists this season and three shots on goal.

play.

Junior forward Dom Francis, junior midfielder Josh Brake, and Ramirez each had a goal in the game. Gray had one assist, and Zier earned his first shutout of the season.

Charleston won the advantage with 9-6 in total shots and 12-3 in corner kicks, but could not make any shots count.

The Rock will host California University of Pennsylvania on Monday night at 7 p.m. at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

“Slippery Rock vs. Cal. U. is a huge and intense rivalry,” Bonelli said.

Cal. U. currently holds a 3-4-1 overall record with a 1-3-1 record on the road. They defeated Slippery Rock 3-1 last season.

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afternoon in East Stroudsburg in a back and forth game.

ESU opened up the scoring less than nine minutes into the game. Redshirt junior Allison Shade put SRU on the board 15 and a half minutes into the game with her second goal of the season. ESU took the lead back with 11 seconds left in the first half.

The Brown and Gustafson combination connected again when Brown buried a goal three and a half minutes into the second half to tie the game up at two.

ESU once again took the lead back halfway through the second half. Brown would tie the game up at three when she scored with less than three minutes to go to send the game into overtime. ESU scored two minutes and 43 seconds into overtime to give them a 4-3 overtime win.

Lee finished the game stopping 11 of 15 shots, while her squad in front of her threw 11 shots on net.

On Friday afternoon, ninth ranked Kutztown defeated SRU 5-3. Kutztown would jump out to a 2-0 lead in the first half. Martin scored her first goal of the season with five minutes and 10 seconds left in the first half to narrow Kutztown’s lead to 2-1.

Shade scored her first goal of the season less than three minutes into the second half. A little over two minutes later, Brown deflected sophomore Courtney Bradshaw’s shot into the net to put the Green and White up 3-2, but Kutztown scored the next three goals to earn the win.

Putting shots on net were not a problem for Slippery Rock. They fired 32 shots toward the Kutztown net, putting 23 on net. Dumars and Lee combined to face ten shots in the contest.

“Shooting and scoring have been goals of ours for the whole season,” Swiney said.

The Rock will return home on Saturday, after a four game road trip, with another PSAC game against the second ranked team in division II, Millersville.

Dutrieulle caught six passes for 88 yards, redshirt junior Ken Amos caught five for 81 yards, sophomore Andrew Bridgeforth had three for 27 yards, junior Julian Harrell had two for 12 yards, redshirt freshman Shamar Greene had two for 11 yards, senior LaQuinn StephensHowling had one for 11 yards,

senior Jimmy Zubik had one for three yards and junior Teddy Blakeman caught one 37-yard pass for a touchdown.

“We have so many talented receivers,” Mihalik said. “The opponent can’t double-team Schademan because the other guys can play just as well. Nigel reads the defense and finds the open receiver.”

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Senior quarterback Nigel Barksdale drops back and looks downfield for a target against Mercyhurst University last Saturday. Barksdale threw for 429 yards and two touchdowns against the Lakers.

utilized the versatility of Blakeman to put the Mercyhurst defense in a bind.

Blakeman was a part of five SRU touchdowns by running in three, catching a pass and throwing 25-yards to Schademan.

“It’s rare that a player, in one game, is part of touchdowns in three different fashions,” Mihalik said. “It’s a compliment to his overall athletic ability.”

Redshirt sophomore running back Brett Crenshaw earned a six-yard touchdown in the first quarter to tie the game 7-7 after the Lakers scored on their opening possession.

Redshirt sophomore kicker Mike Wainauskis contributed a field goal in the first quarter of the game, giving SRU a 10-7 lead. Mercyhurst was held by the Rock defense and unable to comeback. “ The defense played a very strong, physical game,” Mihalik said. “Mercyhurst was nationally ranked in rushing offense and we held them to 50-yards below their average.”

Junior defensive back Austin Miele led the defensive effort with 10 total tackles. Redshirt junior Kevin Kulka earned one sack for a loss of seven yards.

Junior Matt Peacock, senior Gary Allen, redshirt senior Bob Westerlund and redshirt senior Derek Walker were each credited with 0.5 sacks.

Slippery Rock will spend the first part of their fall break with a trip to Kutztown University to face the Golden Bears in a PSAC crossover game tomorrow at 1:05 p.m.

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Candlelight vigil honors LGBTQIA

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By Rebecca Marcucci Campus Life Editor

Students gathered in remembrance of those among the LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or transsexual, queer or questioning, intersex, allies or asexual) community Monday evening in the quad with a candlelight vigil to mourn members of the community who had taken their own lives.

The event was sponsored by the student organization RockOut, a club on campus honoring these communities, as a part of their awareness week.

Senior music and psychology major and president of RockOut, Kris Hawkins, 21, said he was pleased by the number of students in attendance at this year’s candlelight vigil in comparison to last year’s turn out.

“This time we were more proud of the fact that our number of attendees went from five to 48,” Hawkins said, a number he also wished would continue to grow in future years.

Hawkins said the event hit home for him personally as he was at the event to honor a good friend of his.

“I have a close friend who survived several attempts of suicide as a result of the pressure placed on her by her family and by her religion,” Hawkins said. “She has overcome a lot of animosity and is supporting people with similar stories as her own.”

Hawkins said most have heard stories or know someone who as attempted suicide as a result of being LGBTQIA and explained that was why the candlelight vigil was an especially significant event.

He also said he wanted those to be aware of the stories and statistics associated with suicide among the LGBTQIA community.

“There is far too much hate in this world,” Hawkin s said. “We need to stand up for our friends, and for people in our community, because united we are stronger. We can make a difference.”

Hawkins said that exercising positive energy and supporting one another can help to make the world brighter and make these realities known.

He also added that 30 percent of all suicides, regardless of age are attributed to LGBTQIA bullying, a statistics Hawkins said many probably do not realize.

Physical efforts like the candlelight vigil held on campus help to bring visibility to the issue, Hawkins said.

“I think prejudice comes from the fear of the unknown,” Hawkins said. “I would encourage people to take a chance to understand someone.”

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Sophomore creative writing major and theatre and philosophy minor, Phillip Bova, 19, holds a candle during the Candlelight Vigil to honor and remember victims of suicides among the LGBTQIA community. The student organization, RockOut, hosted an awareness week that included a movie night, straight talk, and a drag show.

Employment rates cause students to look at other majors for jobs Student Spotlight:

By Bridget McClure Rocket Contributor

Growing up, children are repeatedly asked what they want to be when they are adults. But the reality of getting a job after graduating college doesn’t hit until the job hunt begins. Finding a career after graduating may seem like a job in itself, and some might even become discouraged, settling for a position outside their field.

Slippery Rock University has a Career Education and Development Office that prepares students to find a job after graduating and collects the graduate statistics of the university.

Statistics are gathered by degree, college and major.

“SRU’s career office is one of the top offices in PA,” said John Rindy confidently.

Rindy, 47, is the director of the Career Education and Development Office at SRU. He is always looking to help set students on the right career path. SRU has had a career office for 30 years, formally known as the Placement Office, but has recently changed the way they market themselves, Rindy said.

“In past years, the career

office saw about 300-to 400 students per year, from our relationships with faculty who would send us students,” Rindy said. “Now, the career office makes about 2,000 appointments per year, a huge gain due to classroom speeches, showcases, and the involvement of younger students.”

Calculating the statistics of SRU graduates consists of multiple processes.

According to the 2013 Annual Report, a document from the Career Education and Development Office, surveys were mailed to graduates from Dec. 2011, May 2012, and Aug.2012 in Nov. 2012.

Phone surveys were then conducted in Feb.and March 2013 to graduates who did not respond to the mailed surveys by a student worker in the career office. Finally, the career office contacted faculty and conducted internet research through LinkedIn and Facebook to see if non-respondents job information could be found.

Through these methods, the overall full-time employment rate was 56 percent for all graduates, including an 85 percent rate for graduate students, according to the 2013 Annual Report. An

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additional 22 percent chose to continue their education full-time. All but two percent of the remaining students are working part-time in their field or in another field.

Rindy said that the majors he feels get employed the fastest, typically within one year, are physical therapy, safety management, finance and accounting. Based on the statistics provided by the 2013 Annual Report, Rindy is very accurate.

Of the respondents, 97 percent of physical therapy graduates became employed full-time in a job of their choice, meaning a career related to their field, stated the 2013 Annual Report. 84 percent of safety management graduates, 81 percent of finance graduates, and 64 percent of accounting graduates found jobs of their choice, acknowledged the 2013 Annual Report. Other majors the report documents with high percentages for 2013 are math/science secondary education at 88 percent and special education-master teacher at 84 percent.

Although the career office is responsible for calculating

Maintaining a position as a student trustee comes with a lot of responsibility. You must be a full-time student with a 2.5 cumulative GPA, just to name a few. But junior physics major, Laura Ordaz, 20, said she was up for the challenge.

Ordaz, who was named SRU’s newest student trustee member, said several components have led her to the position.

"I was involved in SGA and I also went on a leadership trip to the Czech Republic with the office of Student Affairs," she said.

"Dr. Foley, who was the Vice President of Student Affairs then, attended the trip and I talked to me a lot about the position."

Ordaz's involvement in SGA continued her want for more involvement on campus.

As she’s entered into her second year of being a member of SGA, she believes the experience she’s gained from working with student government is truly what made her want to become a student trustee member.

"I love hearing what the students have to say during the SGA meetings and then I take that information to the student trustees," she said. "I also represent Building D as a CA on the third floor, west side. I just really like working with people and getting information from people that will help make a better community on the floor."

Ordaz smiled saying that she loved the

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Supermodels: Doing more than the catwalk become her trademark during Fashion Week.

Standing at six foot one, the IMG Model made her runway debut in Calvin Klein’s spring/ summer show in 2007, and has been constantly working ever since.

While still in high school, Kloss Katie Ellis was booking notable "ROCK'n Fashion" advertising campaigns for Dior, and became the face of Lola, a Katie Ellis is a junior fragrance by Marc journalism major and a Jacobs. Although she regular contributor to The is most recognized for Rocket. her high fashion work, she recently earned Supermodels of her wings and began today are more than working as a Victoria’s just nameless figures Secret model. walking down the In between scoring runway in beautiful the coveted opening clothes or girls in and closing spots for magazine spreads with shows during Fashion their names printed at Week, Kloss has graced the bottom of the page. the cover of Vogue an Fashion’s latest crop astounding 12 times, of elite models are the first of which was on stepping off the catwalk Teen Vogue’s February and into the kitchen, 2008 issue. The 21 yearonto movie sets, and old made the transition leading speaking from sartorial darling engagements in New to television star, as York City. Karlie Kloss, host of MTV’s “House Cara Delevingne, and of Style” and this year’s Coco Rocha are leading Video Music Awards examples of models that pre-show. have decided to use the The mega-talented success they gained in model can now add fashion to further their humanitarian to her careers. resume as she has begun For years, Karlie collaborating with Kloss has been an Momofuku on “Karlie’s industry favorite thanks Kookies”, a business to her unique look and venture that donates powerful walk that has proceeds from the sale

of her cookies to FEED Projects, which helps feed children across the globe.

Cara Delevingne has been a hot topic in British tabloids as of late, because of her constant partying with her famous friends Georgia May Jagger and Rihanna, and a rumor of a possible romance with Harry Styles.

Whenever she’s not out for a night on the town, Delevingne can be seen walking the runways of the most famous designers in the world.

Delevingne has walked for Oscar de la Renta and Dolce & Gabbana in the past, and has recently been spotted strutting down the catwalk during Fashion Week for Burberry and Stella McCartney’s spring/summer 2014 collections. She also served as the face of DKNY in 2012, and landed the soughtafter role as the face of this summer’s Chanel campaign.

Named “Model of the Year” by British Vogue in March, the stunner who has her own coloring book and “Queen Delevingne” t-shirt has decided to venture into acting.

After a small role in 2012’s, “Anna Karenina”, the rising young star

has landed her first leading role in “Kids in Love” set for release in 2014.

A true modeling veteran, Coco Rocha has been a figure in the fashion world since she signed with Supreme Management in 2004. Rocha made her first of many appearances on the cover of Vogue in 2006 at just 18 yearsold, and has since modeled for the likes of Marc Jacobs and Zac Posen. Her most recognized runway appearance came when she performed an Irish dance down the catwalk for Jean Paul Gaultier.

Last year, Rocha left the catwalk behind for the silver screen when she became a mentor on the Oxygen reality series, “The Face”, which sought to find an aspiring model to PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS become the face of Karlie Kloss a model turned television host and beauty retailer Ulta. humanitarian, proving models are more than just During her time on a pretty face. the show, she guided members of Team on Oct. 19th. There and Rocha. They have Coco through various she will talk about her become pioneers in the challenges including a career and offer advice modeling world and set bridal fashion show and to aspiring models on the new standard for Marshall’s campaign how to break into the supermodels of today. shoot to finish in business and what to do Building upon their second place. to stand out from the fashion careers and Rocha will be holding competition. exploring new ventures a seminar at Teen Simply walking has certainly set them Vogue’s 8th Annual down the catwalk up for continued future Fashion University was never enough for success. event in New York City Kloss, Delevingne,

Don Jon movie explores sexual desires and erotica

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

Day in and day out, we all follow some sort of routine.

Some of us go to school, others go to work, some of us do both.

However, all of us have one thing that we participate in to make us stand out from everyone else.

Whether it’s considered moral or immoral, in our mind, it’s what keeps us occupied for the time being and for years to come.

Don Jon, a film written and directed by Joseph GordonLevitt, follows a man Jon as he goes about his life following the same routine week by week.

Family, friends, church and hooking up with girls are what keeps him occupied…oh and watching porn as well. One night however at the club, he meets a girl named Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) whom he finds to be the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. After a month of dating, she decides she wants to take the relationship to the next level by having sex. Jon is then caught in the act after just going through the real deal. The two characters get into an arguement, and soon reach an agreement that watching porn while they are

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Actor Joseph Gordon Levitt takes his place as writer, actor, and director in his new Hollywood hit, Don Jon, featuring Levitt as a porn-crazed Italian who has found himself attracted Scarlett Johansson who's wanting him to ditch the nasty habit.

dating is strictly prohibited.

As time progresses, Jon realizes that Barbara is just manipulating him into acting like the beloved movie characters that she so adores. From there, Jon must figure out if watching porn is something he really needs to keep constant, or if its just another highlight in his day to look forward to.

The overall plot of the movie is quickly introduced.Levitt’s character has a passion for many things in his life, including watching porn. Porn is so intuitive in his life that it even beats the actual act of having sex. Because the film is about such a devious act, the overall

language and condition of the film is a little aggressive, in a good way. You can’t help but laugh at some of the scenes taking place, especially in a church. The F-word is blurted out every five seconds in conversation between Levitt’s character and another character. However I like this, because, in real life, we may talk like this to our close friends and family because that’s who we are.

The language between characters related to Jon seem real and precise. Johansson’s character to me though seemed a little too fake. Trying to play a authentic Italian, opposite an even more authentic Italian character Levitt, is not one of her strong points.

She seemed to be over playing the part at times. Tony Danza, who plays an even more authentic Italian as Levitt’s father, does an amazing job having a sort of chemistry with Levitt. As soon as you meet Julianne Moore’s character, you start to apprehend what direction the story is going to go in and see that there’s more than just a porn addict coping with his personal life.

Not only did Levitt act out an amazing character in the film, he personally wrote and directed the film. Although he has a certain style he wants to bring to the table, he still has a little learning to do if he wants to keep this stardom up.

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these statistics, their role in helping students land future careers is sometimes mistaken.

“The career office is responsible for students recognizing their strengths and making the necessary connections for securing jobs,” Rindy said. “It all comes back to the student, how hard are they willing to work and bust down the barriers?”

One of the barriers Rindy mentioned was a geographical barrier. If graduates consider a national job search, their chances of getting a job in their field would increase exponentially, Rindy said. Other barriers Rindy mentioned were components of self-expression such as piercings and tattoos.

“I’m not trying to sound judgmental but rather factual,” Rindy said. “If an employer has one candidate for the job with a 4.0 GPA and an arm sleeve, and another candidate with a 3.5 GPA and no tattoos, the employer is going to pick the second candidate if it is a job that works with a diverse public who may not be accepting of tattoos.”

There are a few factors that the 2013 Annual Report states should be kept in mind when considering employment statistics.

The report’s statistics suggests that graduates in majors that are career-specific fields have a

greater chance of finding related employment rather than graduates in the liberal arts, although many of these graduates further their education. The report also might suggest that overall career success is defined by each individual.

“Statistics cannot capture a person’s motivation, geographic flexibility, and short and long term career goals,” the 2013 Annual Report stated.

A factor that can add error in the mailed surveys is if a student does not land the job they envisioned obtaining after graduating, the student may select the option “Full-Time Other” on the survey instead of “Full-time of Choice” although their career is probably still related to their field, Rindy said.

Matt Meredith, Rock alumni and athlete, is currently the head tennis coach and academic coordinator at SRU. He graduated in 1992 with a bachelor’s in secondary educationsocial studies.

Meredith is an example of someone who didn’t let the geographical barrier stop him.

“The following summer after I graduated, I went to Philadelphia and tried to get a teaching job in Bucks Country,” Meredith said. “While I was job searching, I was teaching tennis full time.”

A former tennis player for the Rock, he found his way back to SRU to obtain his masters,

Meredith said.

His former tennis coach retired, and he got the job. Meredith is also an example of a graduate who became employed full-time in a career not related to his degree.

Mark Metzka, 41, is a 1995 Rock alumnus and athlete. Metzka is currently the assistant director of undergraduate admissions at SRU. Metzka graduated with a bachelor’s in sports management and a minor in business and also played on the men’s basketball team.

“My first job after graduating was working and coaching at George Junior,” Metzka said.

“It wasn’t really in my field besides the coaching part; it had more of a criminology aspect.”

He only used the career office a few times during school, but a lot more when he returned in 2004 for his job, Metzka said. He spent a lot of time organizing his resume with John Snyder, associate director of the career education and development office, Metzka said.

2008 alumnus of SRU and current Instructor, David Keppel, 29, Keppel graduated with a bachelor of science in communication-emerging technology and multimedia. Upon graduating, he immediately went to graduate school, Keppel said.

While teaching at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Keppel received an email from Thomas Flynn, professor and chair communication department, for a teaching

position at SRU, said Keppel.

Keppel expressed that he was more than happy to come back to SRU. “I didn’t have much contact with the career office during my time at SRU,” Keppel said. “I can only remember using the career center for one thing, senior seminar.”

The three of these men do not have a job in exactly what they went to school for. This is becoming a much more familiar pattern today.

“When you look at advanced professionals, less than half of us nationwide are actually working in jobs that are related to our bachelor’s degree,” Rindy said. “Mine is in environmental science. I am certainly not doing environmental science anymore, but I am happy, love my job and am fairly compensated for my work.”

It is common to think that one should be working in a field related to their degree, but in actuality that’s not how the real world functions today.

The idea that you have to work in your field is from earlier times, Rindy said. 75 percent of the U.S. workforce has only been at their jobs for less than five years, Rindy said, something that would have never happened in the past.

“Since we are changing jobs so much these days, the chance that we are eventually going to shift completely out of our major field during one of those changes grows exponentially each time we change jobs,” Rindy said.

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makes up a small part of someone’s identity.

“I am gay, but I am a musician and a reader,” Hawkins said among other things that define him.

Education and integrity toward the LGBTQIA community are also important things to harness, Hawkins said.

“Often times we put on a mask when LGBTQIA people are in the room,” he said. “and then we say less friendly things when they leave.”

Hawkins said that it is important to ask questions and gain an education about the community and in doing so anyone can be less inclined to say hurtful things about their peers. Choosing not to do so would be a major disservice, he said.

Junior psychology and philosophy major and vice president of RockOut, Melanie Seymour, 20, said she was deeply saddened by the fact that most feel as if there is no way to escape LGBTQIA bullying and that these people think the alternative is to end their own life. But showing LGBTQIA support was necessary in the fight, she said.

“Do not be ashamed to be an ally,” Seymour said. “Allies are the reason equality legislation is passing. Allies have an enormous responsibility to represent those who do not have a voice to speak out.”

Seymour also shared many efforts that SRU students are making in support of LGBTQIA community such as working with the University Village, Women’s Studies, and many other organizations to sponsor an event titled “End the F Word” campaign. The “F Word” being faggot which many find to be demeaning and offensive.

“Even if one person’s mind is changed, we are doing good and awareness is being spread,” Seymour said.

Seymour also said that it is not easy being different, but a good friend will help forget those differences.

“An honest voice can be louder than a crowd,” Seymour said. “You don’t have to do anything monumental to make an impact. Talking is raising awareness, so never quit talking.”

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student trustee position and is grateful for the opportunity.

"I love the position. I love the other trustees that I'm working with. I work closely with Dr. Watson, who is the new Vice President of Student Affairs and I work closely with Dr. Norton."

Ordaz also expressed that Watson and Norton were really inspiring to her. She explained that talking with Norton usually resulted in stories about running, taking a crazy adventure, or meeting someone new.

Foley and Norton were Ordaz's role models when it came to her student trustee position. Ordaz said she thought they were both fantastic people to work with.

"I knew I would be working with Dr. Norton because I interviewed with her. She tells me all these amazing things that she's done in her life and she's just someone who you want to be," she said. "I mean, if these people are encouraging you and want you to be a student trustee, you definitely know that it is a very good position and something that will be beneficial to you as a person and a student, not just in the classroom or in your personal life, but also in a professional environment."

According to Ordaz, there are a great amount of advantages that come along with her position that has posed as very beneficial to her.

"One of the perks that came along with position is gaining interpersonal skills and definitely overcoming being shy.

I was definitely shy, but with this position, it pushes me more to get out there and talk to people.

It breaks down the boundaries."

Ordaz said that her job helps her to improve on speaking with adults, which doesn't sound hard she added, but she noted that two students conversing is completely different than talking with an employer.

Being a student trustee isn't serious work all the time, Ordaz said. There are a lot of fun things that come along with this position, for instance, Ordaz said the thing she enjoyed doing the most has been visiting Dr. Norton's house.

"We had orientation for the new trustees over the summer and we got to have a luncheon at her house. It was supposed to be a picnic, but when I think of a picnic I think of PB&J, watermelon, sitting outside and iced tea," she said."When we went in there, we had glass cups for our drinks. We didn't have picnic-picnic food like I was thinking, but I enjoyed it."

Being a student trustee has taught Ordaz several things, she said, such as how to control her moods. For example, some topics discussed at meetings can become very touchy, like the budget cuts.

Though Ordaz said she has also learned how to use better grammar and since developed a greater value of communication.

"Something I've learned is if you have the opportunity to speak up and voice your opinion,” she said. “It is important to do so when you have time. Face-toface communication is always the best way to get your point across."

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