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Friday, February 8 , 2013

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Volume 96, Number 14

Corbett's proposed budget calls for no change to higher education funding

PASSHE and APSCUF agree on tentative contract

By Jonathan Janasik Rocket News Editor

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This graph show the trend of the budget for PASSHE schools over the last five fiscal years and the proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The data was provided by the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center.

By Catie Clark Assistant News Editor

Governor Tom Corbett announced in his proposed budget Tuesday that funding for higher education will remain at the current amount for the 2013 – 2014 fiscal year.

The current spending for higher education is to be maintained at its current level of $1.2 billion, easing fears of more cuts.

The proposed budget would be instated in the next financial year, which starts in July.

The state funding available for the tuition grants that are administered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency would also receive flat funding at $345 million.

According the Patriot News and PennLive.com, the

governor is hoping college presidents limit tuition increases.

Jon Shumway, Associate Professor of Art, has mixed feelings about the governor’s proposed budget.

“I’m certainly happy that he is not trying to cut us,” Shumway said, “But I don’t view his proposed, stagnant budget as a positive.”

According to Shumway, while the budget is more helpful than it has been in years past, higher education still needs to be brought back up to speed from previous cuts.

“I certainly think that in light of past cuts, we are certainly worthy of an increase to get us back closer to where we were a few years ago,” Shumway said. “Over the

After nearly two years of negotiating, ASPCUF (Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties) announced Monday that they unanimously approved the tentative contract agreement with PASSHE (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education).

A framework for the contract was created and approved on Sunday morning. SRU chapter president of APSCUF Patrick Burkhart explained that a framework is simply the initial written terms of the new contract. After the head of PASSHE and the head of APSCUF agree on the terms, it becomes a framework.

It is then passed to the 14 chapter presidents of APSCUF, where they vote on if they will accept the contract or not. If a majority vote that they like the framework, then it officially becomes a tentative contract.

The contract still needs to be ratified in order for its terms to be put in effect.

For this to happen, all APSCUF members will vote in a secret ballot. If a majority of members agrees to the terms, then the tentative contract will be used. Burkhart expects the voter to be finished within two to three weeks.

“It took a long time to come to these agreements, it was expensive with all of the legal fees, and it caused a lot of stress,” Burkhart explained. “But I think that it’s a good contract, and that an overwhelming majority of APSCUF members will accept it.”

Kenn Marshall Media Relations Manager of PASSHE explained that after all APSCUF members vote on it, the final step is for it to be approved by the Board of Governors.

While Marshall stated that specific details about the contract cannot be released until it is ratified, APSCUF sent an email to members that detailed some of the attributes of the contract.

One of the biggest changes is that the topic of class size is included on the

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University welcomes new Provost for Academic Affairs

By Erica Kurvach Rocket Staff Reporter

ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET

Provost Way gets ready for a meeting on Tuesday morning. It was his second day working in his new office in Old Main.

Provost William Williams retired on Feb. 8 after 10 years in academic affairs.

Williams started his position on Jan. 2, 2003.

He said that his life in the past 10 years has been structured around this institution and that he needs time off. He will be taking a two to threemonth break after retirement.

“I think my wife has ideas for what I should do during that time,” Williams laughed. “She has ideas about cleaning the house, cooking meals and doing laundry.”

During this week’s work overlap, he trained the new Provost Dr. Philip Way. William is assisting Way about getting started and learning about areas such as the sabbatical program, resource allocation and program development.

“Although they are similar, each institution has its own way of doing things,” Williams said.

Williams believes Way will be a real asset to SRU. “I like him,” Williams said. “He has a wealth of experience in the academic environment. He is very qualified.”

President Norton is pleased with the decisionmaking.

“I couldn't be more pleased that SRU has hired an educational leader with the talent of Dr. Way,” Norton said. “I think his hire speaks volumes about

the quality of our institution as well as the quality of the candidate.”

Way was announced provost on Dec. 14, 2012 just before students left for Winter Break.

“The dominant emotion is excitement,” Way said. “I’m not only excited about being provost in general but the national reputation of the institution.”

Way found a strength in SRU that lead him to apply for the position.

“SRU faculty does a good job of sharing what it is going on,” Way said. “That’s what drew me in.”

Reaching for 2025 and Beyond is SRU’s strategic planning and assessment for emphasizing on students’ educational needs for the future.

“During my 10 years here, my goal is to meet Reaching for 2025 and Beyond,” Way said. “My goal is to get the university to where it wants to be.”

Way was an associate provost at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and earned his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Selwyn College, Cambridge University.

At UAB, Way focused on its core curriculum and the quality enhancement plan, academic programs and policy, all aspects of the student academic engagement plan and the strategic enrollment management plan, including retention initiatives and student success strategies.

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Students planning on student teaching during the spring semester 2013 should pre-register for student teaching by April 12, 2013. Please see your advisor for more information.

Students must take all Praxis, PAPA or PECT exams prior to student teaching.

"Soar into Summer!" Job Fair "Soar into Summer!" A Summer Job and Internship Fair will be held in the Ballroom of the Robert M. Smith Student Center on February 19, 2013 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. Over 60 companies have registered to attend.

Students from all majors are encouraged to attend and "Soar into Summer!" The fair is hosted by the Office of Career Education and Development. For more information and to register, please go to: www.collegecentral.com/ srusummerfair<http://www.collegecentral.com/srusummerfair>. Please note: All those who pre-register to attend will be entered into a drawing to win a prize. All prize winners must attend the fair and have their SRU ID in order to claim their prize.

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Proposed budget may increase tuition Continued from Page A-1

past few years we’ve been forced to stretch our budget.

I think its time for the governor to demonstrate that he values higher education in the state.”

Shumway believes the PASSHE system is here in large part with the purpose of educating Pennsylvania citizens.

"It’s high time he starts to put his money where his mouth is,” Shumway said.

By keeping flat funding for the 14 PASSHE universities, and Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the governor is attempting to keep tuition increases at a minimum.

However, according to the Patriot News, students can likely expect to see some increase in their college educational costs next year because the governor did

not keep the spending at or below the rate of inflation, which is about two percent.

While Corbett plans to keep state funding for the state grant program the same in his proposed budget, PHEAA has committed to supplementing the budget funding by at least $25 million from its earnings for loan servicing.

This year, PHEAA added $70 million to the amount available for grants. According to Patriot News, State Budget Secretary Charles Zogby said the administration anticipates PHEAA contributing $75 million into the grant program next year.

Overall the proposed state budget would increase spending by almost three percent to $28.4 billion.

The governor proposed to raise the $28.4 billion through fees, taxes and other revenue sources.

Personal income tax and sales tax in the state would not be increased.

SRU develops departmental safety programs

By Maria Heintzinger Rocket Contributor

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is planning to hold six sessions this spring semester to update the campus on the reviewed and revised emergency operations plan.

Mr. Paul Novak, Emergency Management Administrator and Director of Environmental Health and Safety said, “EHS has developed these campus-wide emergency training sessions for purposes of informing and communicating to everyone in the campus community the university’s concern for emergency preparedness and for augmenting the importance of it.”

The session is broken down into four main subjects. The new plan as a whole and each department on campus developing their own safety plans is discussed first.

Because each department is so different and unique in what it provides to the university, extra precautions need to be identified. For example, Novak explains that a science lab with open chemicals will have different and possibly additional procedures than a common English classroom might.

Next, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training guidelines according to PEMA are taught. The faculty must be familiar with this training in order to know all of the terminology and the concepts. The free online training is being recommended for certain positions in the departments.

“It is meant to enhance communication and enhance preparedness,” Novak said.

The emergency communication systems are also talked about in great detail to remind faculty and students of the importance they have on campus.

The E2Campus Notification System is a method of free direct communication for any emergency situation, for something as small as weather delays and power outages to something as large as a suspicious person on campus or severe weather alerts.

Every student and employee is greatly encouraged by EHS to sign up to receive notifications by email, text message, and home phone in order to always be easily informed and kept as safe as possible.

The Metis System, or emergency buttons located in all of the buildings on campus

are also another method available in a crisis.

“I believe that [the E2Campus and Metis System] are important pieces of information that parents need to know… and they should feel that [their child] has a comfort level knowing that the university is doing everything it can to provide methods of communication,” Novak said.

Lastly, violence prevention, the stalking module, and active shooter training is discussed. There is currently a behavioral intervention team in place to assist in preventing these incidents and make students aware there is a mechanism to report any concerns.

There will also be the creation of a campus threat assessment team to handle any issues for employees.

The active shooter training that the university engages in is specialized for college campuses and certain training will hopefully be available in DVD format for training upon request and on the EHS website as well as the University Police page for interested students to participate in.

“It is meant to educate people and get them to think about these situations before they are faced with them and to start asking themselves some questions, such as, ‘What can I do if I am faced with an active shooter?’” Novak said.

The EHS is in the process of planning the dates for emergency exercises to determine how effective their plans are and finding room for improvement. The first is scheduled for Feb. 15 at Butler County Community College and is an Advanced Disaster Management Simulator for campus leaders. This was made possible by a grant through PEMA and was administered through PASSHE. Later in the spring, after each department has developed their emergency plans, they will be tested in an exercise right on campus.

“We do want to get the message across that emergency preparedness and management is alive and well and is moving forward,” Novak said.

These concepts can only come together with the commitment of senior management, and emergency preparedness has this devotion at the highest level.

“Dr. Norton has clearly put all of her

support behind emergency preparedness initiatives. She was very engaging and very supportive of all of our actions,” Novak said. “So much to the point that… she took the time out of her business and the cabinet’s business to go through the appropriate training course for campus executives in emergency preparedness.”

In addition to all of these EHS efforts, they have reached out to the Slippery Rock Student Government Association (SRSGA) in order to help get students aware of the new emergency preparedness plans.

“The SRSGA is trying to find out what the student’s perspective is and how they are going to react in an emergency,” said Jim Henry, Student Government Vice President of Student Affairs, “This is something that parents are also starting to ask more about.”

In order to inform these parents, Henry and the rest of the SRSGA first need to find out how prepared students actually feel if a threatening or dangerous situation were to arise.

Henry will focus on taking the responses from the student life survey that he prepared and sent out late last semester.

In addition to its usual inquiries, Henry designed certain sections for engaging in campus safety. With questions such as “How comfortable do you feel in your dorm room?” Henry can then begin to judge where the areas of most concern are on campus and discuss it with the EHS to form a plan of action.

In order to educate the student body on campus, Henry currently plans on involving the SRSGA as a whole and possibly students in the Safety Management department to help spread the word.

“My goal for the rest of this year is to let students know of the resources they have. Knowing how to use these resources effectively is also very important so that students know exactly what to do,” said Henry.

If you have any questions or concerns about the new policy, you can contact Mr. Paul Novak at the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

“It comes down to personal responsibility for our own safety and it really is not a bad idea to start thinking about preparing for situations before they happen,” Novak said.

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Police Blotter Campus Jan. 31 – Ian Fleming, 19, and Anthony Zaunegger, 18, were charged with possession of a small amount and paraphernalia after a report of a drug Feb. 1 – Elizabeth Bagdon, 19; Brian Jan. 31 –There was a report of theft violation at Building E. Eckels, 19; Andrew Funtal, 18; and Jacob of computer parts at the Advanced Murphy, 19; were cited with underage Technology and Science Hall. The case consumption of alcohol after a report of is under investigation.

Jan. 31 – An officer obser ved an alcohol violation at North Hall. individuals pointing a laser light into another room at Building B. The individual was referred to Student Conduct.

Feb. 3 – Lucas Chiala, 19, Cody Hockenberry, 18, and Zachary Michels, 19, were charged with underage consumption of alcohol. Connor Lang, 19, was charged with DUI and underage consumption of alcohol at a traffic stop on North Road.

Feb. 5 – There was a non-reportable traffic accident with no injuries at the Union Commuter Lot. The vehicle slid into the curb.

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SGA approves new Clay Target Club

By Catie Clark Assistant News Editor

The Slippery Rock Student Government Association approved the Clay Target Club as a new student organization Monday.

Alaina Piazza, a representative from the club, said they want to encourage participation in clay sports, and wants to participate in a collegiate level sport club.

According to Piazza, once the club is fully formed, they can join a league like the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and shoot at collegiate level competitions.

Dr. John Buttermore, Professor of Business and Faculty Advisor to the Clay Target Club, is a certified instructor and a member of the Clay Target Association.

Buttermore said that they hope to join at a level someday to compete with 40 or 50 teams in a league, as diverse as Harvard and Morehead University.

The Clay Target Club plans to practice at Castlewood Rod & Gun Club of New Castle, and are willing to handle training for interested students with and without any previous experience.

According to Buttermore, the club applied for and received a $10,000 grant from Midway USA, but can only access five percent, or $500, per year.

“The grant will help to support our club over the course of the next 20 years,” Buttermore said.

SGA also passed a motion to request the Council of Trustees to change the name of the “General Service Fee” to the “Student Activity Fee”.

Vice President of Financial Affairs, Ben Motyl, said that the fee is what SRSGA uses to give to clubs that apply for a budget each year.

“The purpose of the name change will be to promote what SGA is actually using the money for,” Motyl said. “Eleven PASSHE schools already have similar names.”

Dave Wolfe, President of SGA, said they have to go through the process to submitting the formal request to the Council of Trustees.

“It’s not the law, but it is standard protocol for things regarding fees,” Wolfe said.

Two proclamations were approved at Monday evening’s meeting as well.

The first proclamation was to thank Provost Williams for his service at Slippery Rock University.

The second proclamation was directed at welcoming Provost Way to Slippery Rock University.

Tentative contract addresses concerns about growing class sizes Continued from Page A-1 The new contract also states that collective bargaining agreement. faculty will receive a raise in salary Burkhart explained that before this that is similar to the raises that the was included in the contract, faculty other unions in Pa. receive. Burkhart had no way of communicating their stated that this is to insure that the concerns about class sizes. faculty’s salary grows consistently This plan has two steps. The first with inflation. By doing this, it is called “Meet and Discuss” and it guarantees that the faculty has the allows faculty and same amount of buying administrators power from year to year. to talk about The tentative contract issues including addresses health care growing class sizes. by stating that faculty Burk har t stated will have an increase fac ulty had no in copayments. The grounds to stand agreement states that on when speaking domestic partner health about class size care coverage will be before the new available for retirees. It tentative contract. Scan QR code to see a clip of the SRU chapter also states that both sides of APSCUF Patrick Burkhart's reaction The second step president will continue to negotiate to the tentative contract, or see the video online is the formation at youtube.com/theSRUrocket voluntary alternate plans of a Curriculum to the current retiree Committee. health care plan.

This committee will be composed Distance education is the last topic of members of the faculty and that the APSCUF email addresses. It administration. They will make states that professors will no longer decisions about programs and classes be compensated for developing based upon if they complete the goals or updating online courses. With that are promised by the university. that being said, professors do still “I don’t know how it will play out,” receive payment per-student. Also, Burkhart said. “We’ve never been technical support and instructional here before, but we’re optimistic just design professionals will be provided to be here.” to universities in order to assist According to Burkhart, the previous professors in creating and coding for contract proposed by PASSHE did online courses. not include any raises for faculty.

Happy Bus Goes to Butler Tomorrow!! Feb 9th Bus picks up at Weisenfluh 1:55, 3:55, & 5:55 And The Student Center 2pm, 4pm, & 6pm Stops @ Clearview Mall2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 Stops @ Target/Wal-Mart2:35, 4:35, 6:35, 8:35

SGA is having a Raffle on March 5th, 6th, and 7th Some Prizes Include: Brantley Gilbert Signed Hat Rascal Flats Signed Picture

Playing TODAY! @ 4pm & 8pm And Sunday @ 8pm @ The Student Center Theater Don’t forget to sign up for Club/Organizations Budgeting meetings February 11th– 22nd Sign up outside our office in the CSIL

More Information is on its way!

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The Rocket

Our View

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Long awaited compromises should put an end to strike rumors Students across the state system of higher education were happy to hear that a tentative contract agreement was reached between PASSHE and APSCUF earlier this week, meaning their studies will not be interrupted by a strike this semester.

The fear of a possible strike was something that was haunting the back of many students’ minds as they began their spring semesters, particularly soonto-be graduating seniors.

But now that a framework has been set, it is time to sit back and analyze whether the nearly two-year long negotiations were really worth all the commotion.

Not all of the details are fully known about the deal at this time, and nothing will become official until the ratification process continues, but, according to

APSCUF’s official blog, it is a four-year deal that mirrors Governor Tom Corbett’s deals with other statewide unions.

Two years for a contract that mirrors Corbett’s other statewide union deals? Interesting.

Simply put, under the tentative agreement, faculty will see very slight increases in pay over four years, will have to pay a little more in medical co-pays, and will lose compensation for distant learning courses, though they will now have technical assistance for online courses provided by the Universities.

All in all, it does not seem to have been worth a two year dispute to reach such a compromise, but that is sitting from a standpoint outside the negotiating table.

While we understand that

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

negotiations take time to reach a compromise that works best for both parties, the ongoing debate that we have been covering over the past two years seems to have resulted in a fairly mundane compromise.

Faculty will get a very slight pay raise, classroom sizes will be evaluated and monitored, and technical assistance will be given to faculty designing online courses. We have a hard time believing the latter two of those points were not already a part of previous collective bargaining agreements, let alone issues that warranted a longtime battle.

Even the health care reform, which was one of the key disputes during the process, seems s ome w hat under w helming and not warranting a lengthy process.

We are not saying faculty and the state system didn’t have the right to try and get the most out of their contract negotiations as possible. It’s their livelihood, so obviously they do. But was all the talk about strikes for two years over a two percent pay increase over four years and a slightly different health care plan?

One thing is for certain -- a strike would have been ridiculous over this, but that luckily now stands as a bargaining threat and nothing else.

Now that this contract mess is cleared up for the next couple years, we can all join together and turn our attention onto more pressing matters, like Governor Corbett’s funding for higher education.

This week’s question: What are your thoughts on APSCUF and PASSHE coming to a contract agreement?

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“I’m relieved that I can finish my classes this semester on time. I’m glad everything is alright.”

“I’m glad it’s settled and not taking time away from classes.

I’m just glad professors don’t have to worry about it anymore.”

“Obviously it’s a good thing because we ended up with a fair deal. You don’t get everything you want, but the chancellor’s office agreed to a fair deal.”

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SRU community needs People should live like it’s both Valentines Day and St. Patrick’s Day to have suppor t and unity on ‘V-Day’ every day of the year

Jon Janasik Commentary

bit grumpy and rude after being on a boat for over a month, I mean I get snippy after a twenty minute car ride if nothing good is playing on the radio. But I think this excuse only goes so far. The sad truth that I have to admit is that Columbus is not the moral hero that I once thought him to be.

Easter is of course named after the Easter bunny. His sole purpose in life is to make kids happy by sneaking into their houses and bringing them candy. That’s pretty much the most innocent job that anybody could have. Unfortunately after extensive research, I’ve found out that the Easter bunny has probably one of the worst secrets. If you’ve taken one of Slippery Rock’s wonderful biology classes, than you have probably realized that bunnies do not lay chicken eggs. Chicken eggs actually come from chickens.

This suggests that the Easter bunny actually receives the eggs that it colors and hides from chickens. Looking at this logically, I doubt that any chicken would willingly give up its child knowing what the Easter bunny actually does with eggs. The eggs that you find on Easter are very durable compared to the standard egg that you buy at the grocery store. This is because Easter eggs are boiled in hot water in order to become sturdier.

I know that there is a great debate about when life actually begins. Is it at conception, or is it only after the egg hatches? No matter what your opinion is, I think it’s safe to say that the thought of boiling someone’s child against their will is at least a little bit disturbing. Not to mention that the Easter bunny decorates them with bright pastel colors after sending them into a flaming inferno. Talk about kicking someone while their down.

Saint Valentine of Valentine’s Day and Saint Patrick of Saint Patrick’s Day are the last two named holidays that come to mind. In school, I never really heard much about them. Even the information on Wikipedia seems to be less detailed than the page dedicated to Captain Kirk.

With that being said Saint Patrick’s Day gives people an excuse to get drunk, and Valentine’s Day gives an excuse to have copious amounts of sex.

Honestly, I don’t think that either of these two men could have done anything that negates the goodness that is given because of their respective holidays. So unless we find out that Saint Patrick was a rude drunk or that Saint Valentine was actually selfish in bed, I’m willing to say that they were both perfect men. We should live like it’s both Valentine’s day and Saint Patrick’s day every day.

Captain Kirk from Star Trek is the perfect man.

He truly is an inspiration to us all. He’s handsome, strong, smart, handsome, and he always has some sort of inspiring introspective speech at hand. I think that people really need someone that they can look up to as a sort of moral compass to remind us that people can actually do wonderful things. But sadly, Kirk is just a pretend character from a television show.

Call me foolish, but I’m looking to find a real life example of someone who is perfect. I think that one of the most important aspects of being perfect is that they have to be remembered for what they’ve done long after they’ve died. So yes, although David Bowie might be the perfect human being now, will people still remember and celebrate his accomplishments in another hundred years?

The sad truth is that no, David Bowie may not be remembered. I think it takes something extremely special to be remembered for a long time. You have to be more than a rock star, a popular actor, or even the president. To be remembered, you have to get your name on the calendar. That’s why my parents only remember me when it’s my birthday.

For example, Christopher Columbus has his own day that appears on the calendar every year.

Because of this, we learned a lot about him in grade school. To summarize days of research, he was simply the cat’s pajamas. He was the first real American hero even though he wasn’t actually from America. I remember my teacher reading me a book in fifth grade that talked about how he fearlessly sailed the ocean, “discovered” America, and made millions of new friends with Native Americans.

Because of I heard all of this when I was young, I was practically brainwashed into thinking that he was kind of like Captain Kirk of the real life.

Exploring new worlds, making friends, being handsome. At least, that’s what I thought until I discovered the internet. On the internet there are numerous sources stating that Columbus beat, raped, and enslaved the people of the New Jon Janasik is a junior geology and professional World. Now I could understand if he was a little writing major, and the News Editor for The Rocket.

Carly Masiroff FMLA About a year ago, Eve Ensler, activist, creator of “The Vagina Monologues” and founder of the global V-Day organization, made a declaration that one in three women on this planet will be beaten or raped during their lifetime.

She said this was an atrocity and we, as human beings, must do something about it. With the world population at seven billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls who will be beaten or raped living on this planet today.

As an activist myself, I knew things were bad, but to add it up like that I was astonished. Think about it, one billion women and girls. One billion. How can we live in a world where this can happen? In Slippery Rock alone, we have rapes, sexual assaults and harassments that happen all the time. As a university we must come together to say this is not okay. Students should not be afraid to walk across campus at night in fear of an attack. We should feel safe all the time. The university has gone to great strides to ensure our safety, but it is not enough. We, as the people who live, study and work on this campus, should also strive to ensure each other’s safety.

On Feb. 14, 2013, V-Day’s 15th anniversary, everyone from each end of the globe(197 countries so far) are joining together and to express their outrage, demand change, strike, dance, and RISE in defiance of the injustices women suffer, demanding an end at last to violence against women.

“When we started V-Day 14 years ago, we had the outrageous idea that we could end violence against women,” said Ensler. “Now, we are both stunned and thrilled to see that this global action is truly escalating and gaining force, with union workers, parliament members, celebrities, and women of all backgrounds coming forward to join the campaign. When we come together on February 14, 2013 to demand an end to violence against women and girls it will be a truly global voice that will rise up.”

Slippery Rock University will be standing up to join the global movement. We will be striking, dancing and rising in the Quad on Thursday, Feb. 14th at 12:30 p.m.

The FMLA organization as well as other departments and organizations campus wide are asking all students/staff/ faculty and administrators to come join us to rise up against this injustice and keep our community and our world safe.

There will be speakers to inspire us, songs to make us dance and hot cocoa to keep us warm. Come join us in the greatest rising this campus has ever seen.

Carly Masiroff is a graduate student studying student affairs from Erie, Pa. Carly is working as a GA for the Women’s Center, and is also a member of FMLA.

Id Software helped create and define the FPS video game genre

Michael Santoro Observation Station Video games: nowadays, when you hear these words, you probably think of either the Grand Theft Auto series or the Call of Duty series. You think of these for good reason. They sell extremely well and have a mindblowingly large following. Many who play the Call of Duty series aren’t aware of the first-person shooter genre’s rich history and who brought about the genre in the first place. That’s why I’d like to draw attention to a developer who can be credited for bring first-person shooters to fruition and eventually, the mainstream. That developer would be Id Software. Ever hear of Wolfenstein? Doom?

Quake? Then you may already be familiar with Id Software.

Back in the 1990s, video gaming was far away from becoming the phenomenon that we know and love today. A little game called Wolfenstein 3D was released and the public took notice. You play as William “B.J.” Blazkowicz during World War II and based on that, you probably know what your mission is. Yes, to take down the Führer, Adolf Hitler. You used a variety of weapons, from pistols to chainguns, to move throughout levels while frantically eliminating o p p o s i n g Na z i s o l d i e r s .

Although it wasn’t the first FPS, it was the one that the public had the most exposure to up to that point. It also pushed the envelope for its level of violence, which at the time was realistic and well-depicted.

Id’s next big release was the game that they’re best known for, and one of my absolute favorite video game series: Doom. Doom’s release blew open the doors for FPS gaming. The graphics were vibrant and colorful, the levels were intricately designed, the weapons were powerful and fun to use and your enemies

were vicious and frightening.

You play as an unnamed space marine whose mission is to fight an onslaught of demons that were released from a Hell portal on Mars. You’re all alone, but you’re tough; after all, you are a space marine. Both Doom and its direct sequel, Doom II, sold incredibly well and brought about the “Deathmatch,” something that FPS games being released today still utilize. It was the first time you could hop online and wreak havoc on your friends with an FPS. You can still play these games by downloading them on Xbox Live or purchasing Doom 3: BFG Edition for the 360 and PS3.

Id’s next big series, Quake, followed Doom. The premise and set-up was very similar. You are an unnamed protagonist that f ights through level after level of monsters using heavy weaponry to eliminate any resistance. The Quake series has had four games in its direct series, with the last being completed by a different developer, Raven Software.

All three Id-developed Quake games were well received and

moved the genre forward. Once again, violence was an issue, but as time has told us, that which people were offended by in the past doesn’t even cause them to bat an eye today.

After the Quake series, Id updated the Doom series with Doom 3. Shying away from the large environments and numerous enemies of the first two, Doom 3 focused on tight corridors and up-closeand-personal encounters with a handful of enemies. It was violent, it was scary, and most of all, it was beautiful, even on the Xbox port. Although detractors disliked the separate flashlight and extremely dark environments, I believe they served as interesting game mechanics. Instead of running throug h the game f iring blindly, you had to check your surroundings carefully and switch between weapons and the flashlight, which made ever y encounter extremely rewarding as you progressed.

Id’s newest release, Rage, wasn’t met with as much critical or monetary praise, despite having solid game mechanics and some of the best graphics

in gaming. This leads me to my point about Id: say what you will about their reluctance to exit their comfort zone, they make solid games. If you want a tight, aesthetically-pleasing non-military themed shooter, then Id is your developer. In addition, their tech, the Id Tech engines, have been used by numerous games and elements of Id’s work has been used in the Call of Duty series. What I’m saying is, don’t count them out. Just because Id Software may not be as relevant as they were in the 90s doesn’t mean they don’t still do amazing work. With Doom 4 on the helm, I’m anxiously awaiting more Id action for my console.

Give one of their games a shot.

You can still download the first nine levels of Doom legally for free. As you’re playing, remember that without Doom, we wouldn’t have the Call of Duties and Battlefields we love today.

Michael Santoro is a senior public relations major from Pittsburgh.

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By Nancy Black Tribune Media Services (MCT) To d ay ' s Bi r t h d ay (02/08/13). Your year starts off with a season of creativity, fun and love from friends, family and community.

Stay home this spring and promote the project you'll launch in the summer to great success. Career decisions made have lasting benefit. Nurture health with play outside.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Gain clarity with quick thinking.

Double-check family scheduling, and then get together with friends for comfort and advice. Hunt for bargains, if that's fun.

Take it easy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- New information turns into action at home. Career matters also demand your attention. Move quickly, yet carefully. Tempers could fray. Keep snark to yourself.

Relax.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Work faster

and earn more. Household tasks require increased focus. Quick mental action is also required and comes easily. Watch and consider the big picture.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on work for the next few days.

Tweak the schedule. You have a choice to make, and it should be easy. Negotiate a financial matter. Unwind with tea.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Despite your typical brilliant insight, accept an idea that others suggest, too. Listen to all the considerations. You and a partner stir things up.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You're sharp as a tack. The work is intricate but rewarding, and all goes smoothly. Begin a new story. Work on details.

Think and act quickly.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- The perfect solution appears.

Others spur you into action.

Romance blossoms, but there could be difficulties.

Hold your temper (especially over stupid stuff).

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -You're entering a practical, domestic phase of home improvement. Be quick,

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yet precise, and conserve resources with smart shopping. Opportunities beckon. Dispel nervous energy with exercise, especially outdoors.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- A distant opportunity develops. Study the situation. Ask questions.

Stand for a new way of doing business. Spark some action that catches on.

Capricorn (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -There's change at the top.

Work now, and play in a few days. Business takes a new direction. Negotiate later. Splurge on a loved one, maybe a child.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Not everyone is ready to make the improvements you envision. Graciously encourage others as you lead the way, full speed ahead.

Keep talking. Seek advice from a friend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Increase energy with exercise and fresh air. Clarify your direction with friends, and advance. Wrap up details today and tomorrow, and correct erroneous assumptions. Important people are watching.

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Playoff bound Green and White punches its third consecutive ticket for PSAC tournament

By Madeline Williams Sports Editor

Despite losing to PSAC leading Indiana University of Pa. last Saturday night, the Slippery Rock University men’s basketball team assured it’s third consecutive trip to the conference tournament in March.

The last time the program earned three or more consecutive trips to the PSAC conference was 1987-91 when head coach Bob Barlett led the Rock to four consecutive playoff appearances.

On Wednesday night, senior guard Darious Clark scored all 18 of his points in the second half to lead the Green and White (15-5 overall, 12-4 PSAC) to a 69-49 conference win over Clarion University at Morrow Field House.

Junior Tabari Perry contributed 12 points and seven boards, while seniors Gerald Brooks and Aubin Reeves each finished the game in double digits with 11 points apiece.

Senior Luiz Santos had a standout game with a game-high 12 rebounds, five blocked shots, and five points for SRU. Senior Devin Taylor ended the game with seven points and five rebounds in the winning effort.

While SRU earned the win on Wednesday night, Gannon University knocked of IUP, moving the Rock into a second place tie with Gannon (18-4 overall, 12-4 PSAC) and putting them one game behind IUP (17-3, 13-3) in the PSAC-West standings.

Slippery Rock will face IUP again on Feb. 23 and Gannon on Feb. 27.

"We are approaching every game like it's our last," sophomore forward Daivon Jackson said. "Even though we're in second place and clinched a playoff berth, we are playing every game to win as if it could be our last game of the season. Our goal isn't to win a PSAC ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET

Junior guard Sa’Quan Davis takes the ball down the court Wednesday night during Slippery Rock University’s 69-49 win over Clarion University. Davis scored five points and had two assists against the Golden Eagles.

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Rock ladies fall to Clarion

By Matthew Morgan Rocket Contributor

Going into Saturday evening, the Slippery Rock Wo m e n’s basketball team was riding a five game losing streak, a streak that they hoped to end against PSAC-West rival Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Entering the contest, the Crimson Hawks (15-5 overall, 10-4 PSAC) were ranked third in the PSACWest division, trailing Gannon and Edinboro respectively.

The Crimson Hawks d e m o n s t r at e d w hy they've earned their third place ranking, creating a commanding lead over the Rock at half time, 41-19.

“We are constantly evaluating what we did well and what needs improvement whether it b e at pr a c t i c e, during film review or at halftime,” head

coach Tanya Longo said about the team's approach during the halfway break. “We are constantly evaluating and refocusing.”

The lead proved to be too extreme to overcome and the Rock was beat by a score of 77-48.

The Rock shot 31 percent (18-58) from the field as well as a rough 20 percent (520) from behind the arc.

Both IUP’s bench as well as SRU’s provided their respective teams with 15 points each.

“A big part of our offense is to knock down the perimeter shots, but that is dictated by the opponent and the offense they play,” Longo said regarding their 3-point shots.

“With our personnel, we’re a bit depleted in the post. Our stronger shooters are perimeter ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET

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Freshman guard Erica Aiello fights for the ball against a Clarion University of Pa. player at Wednesday night's game. Aiello had seven points and 12 assists against the Golden Eagles.

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Steelers fan reacts to Super Bowl Kristin Karam Assistant Sports Editor If you’re a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Super Bowl 47 was rough. We had to choose between rooting for the Baltimore Ravens, one of our biggest rivals, or the San Francisco 49ers, who could tie our beloved team’s record for most Super Bowl wins. As a die hard black and gold fan, the only part of the game that I was genuinely excited for was Beyonce’s killer halftime show.

When the big day finally arrived, I had chosen to root for the 49ers. Despite the fact that we could lose our Super Bowl bragging rights. For me, anything is better than a Ravens win.

The game started off with a landslide of momentum in favor of the Ravens.

R avens quarterback Joe Flacco was looking less like the Flacco that Steelers fans have enjoyed mocking and more like a quarterback that could win a Super Bowl. It’s safe to say that Steelers Nation was stunned in the fi rst half.

The 49ers weren’t playing

strong at all during the first half. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick couldn’t lead the offense down the field and the defense was getting walked all over. Also, Ravens safety Ed Reed intercepted Kaepernick on a pass intended for wide receiver Randy Moss during a crucial drive in the second quarter. The play resulted in a fight between the two teams that brought both coaches onto the field and resulted i n t wo u n n e c e s s ar y rou g h n e s s p e n a lt i e s .

Ravens cornerback Cary Williams pushed a referee during the fight, but somehow managed to get away with it.

I had all but given up hop e when halftime arrived and the Ravens were up 21-6.

The second half of the game opened up with Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones catching the ball deep in the end zone and making a 108-yard kickoff return. After this happened, I was praying that Beyonce would come back on for an encore.

Along came the 34-minute power outage.

One of my favorite tweets during this time came from Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s “If I can’t play then can’t nobody play.

Lights out!” referencing the outage during the game between the Steelers and the 49ers last season.

Play eventually resumed and the 49ers finally looked like they came to

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh celebrates his team's Super Bowl win at the celebratory parade in Baltimore on Tuesday, while his brother San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to the controversial officiating during Super Bowl 47.

play. Kaepernick led the 49ers to 17 unanswered points in the third quarter.

When the fourth quarter began, you would’ve sworn the Steelers were playing by how much I was cheering and pulling for the 49ers.

As the quarter was coming to an end, the 49ers had the ball with four minutes remaining and were down 34-29.

With four minutes left

and t he momentum they had, I thought they were going to pull it off.

Kaepernick made a fourth down touchdown attempt to wide receiver Michael Crabtree. During the play it looked like Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith held Crabtree, preventing him from making the catch.

Th e non-call resulted in an uproar from 49ers fans and several analysts. The penalty would have given

the 49ers a 1st and goal and a chance to win the game.

The Ravens shocked viewers in the final moments of the game when they decided to take time off the clock by having taking an intentional safety. I have to admit that I was impressed by the play-call, but at the same time wasn’t happy because it essentially secured the win for the Ravens. I held

onto the last bit of hope I had that the 49ers would return the free kick for a touchdown, but they didn’t deliver.

Although I have to accept the fact that the Ravens are the Super Bowl champions, it makes me feel a little better when I think back to December when good ole’ Charlie Batch defeated the Super Bowl champions on their home turf.

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Junior forward Tabari Perry goes up for a layup at Wednesday’s game against Clarion University.

Championship, it's to be national champions."

The first five and half minutes were close between SRU and Clarion before the home team scored 11 unanswered points to take 23-12 lead with 10 minutes to play in the first half; however, Clarion answered with a 15-3 scoring run of their own, to take a 27-26 lead with four minutes to play in the first half of the game. Back and forth scoring runs continued with the Rock taking a 7-0 run to close out the half.

Clark started the second half fresh by scoring 13 of the first 15 second-half points. With four minutes to play, SRU took the greatest lead of the game at 69-40 before Clarion scored nine unanswered points to close out the game.

The Rock ended the game shooting 41 percent (26 of 63) of their field-goal attempts, 47 percent (seven of 15) from 3-point range, and 71 percent (10 of 14) from the charity stripe.

The Green and White outrebounded the Golden Eagles 49-37, marking the 19th in 20 games the Rock has outrebounded its opponents this season. The Rock cut down on turnovers, committing only 10 against Clarion.

The Green and White will travel to Mercyhurst University on Saturday before returning home to host Lock Haven University on Feb. 13 and Edinboro University on Feb. 16.

among PSAC schools

By Kristin Karam Assistant Sports Editor

The Slipp er y Ro ck University men’s indoor track and field team took third place at the NCAA Division II Team Challenge on Saturday with a score of 60.5 points.

Six Pennsylvania State At h l e t i c C o n f e r e n c e s cho ols comp eted at the event and the Rock finished as the top team among them.

He a d c o a c h J o h n Papa thought the team performed well at the meet, but said there are still areas that need improvement. “ T h i s w e e k w e’r e focusing on improving our technique in the vault, jumps, throws a n d h u r d l e s ,” Pa p a explained. “The sprinters and distance runners are focusing on hitting practice times suggested by their coaches.

We’re preparing to be significantly better in two weeks for the indoor PSAC championships.”

T h e m e e t re s u lte d in 25 PSAC qualifying performances for the Rock.

In t he p ole vault, C a m e r o n D au g h e r t y c l e are d 5 . 0 8 m e t e r s and took the win. Ryan Camody placed sixth with a clearance of 4.33 meters

and Kieffer Reed placed 10th at 4.03 meters.

Junior Victor Santoyo cleared 1.94 meters in the high jump to take third place.

The shot put produced a third place finish from Kyle Toms with a toss of 15.42 meters, just missing the NCAA provisional qualifying standard. PSAC qualifying performances came from Jerrod Galloway, who placed sixth (14.66 meters), and Trevor Miller, who took 10th (14.02 meters).

In the 800-meter run, Kevin Jewel placed first with a time of 1:54.74, nearly a second before the second-place runner from Tiffin University. Tyler Melius took ninth with a time of 1:59.42.

Hunter Williams and Trevor Foley placed top10 in the 400-meter dash for the Rock. Williams placed ninth in the event with a time of 49.83 seconds, with Foley just behind in 10th (50.10 seconds).

Travis Arrigoni said that the team faced tough competition at the event.

“We got a good idea of where we stand in the PSAC and DII,” Arrigoni said. “We all have a lot of work to do, but we’re pretty much where we need to be right now.”

A r r i g on i c omp e t e d in the 5,000-meter run,

placing seventh with a time of 15:15.91. He was joined by Eric Geddis in 10th at 15:24.68 and Theodore Reynolds in 17th at 15:42.68.

Ar r i gon i felt go o d about his performance on Saturday, but anticipates better results to come in the future.

“I hadn’t raced the 5K in awhile so I was pleased with where I was at,” Arrigoni said. “I still have a lot of work to do, but I’m happy to be moving in a positive direction in my training.”

Slippery Rock’s 4x400meter relay team of Williams, Foley, Ethan G eisler and Mas on McLaughlin placed fifth with a time of 3:19.83.

DJ C h i s om pl a c e d fourth in the 60-meter dash at 7.03 seconds.

Morgan Elliott ran the mile in 4:24.55 to earn fifth place.

In the heptathlon, Hans Lubich placed fourth with a final score of 3,867 points.

SRU heads to BaldwinWa l l a c e t o d a y f o r t h e B a l d w i n - Wa l l a c e Invitational.

“Some of our athletes will be running events that they normally run for training purposes,” Papa said. “We’re also hoping for s om e a d d it i on a l athletes to reach PSAC qualifying standards.”

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Rock adds 14 qualifiers

By Cody Gray Rocket Contributor

The Slipper y Rock University women's indoor track and field team finished ninth at the NCAA Division II Team Challenge last Saturday at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

The Green and White had 14 athletes reach PSAC qualifying performances in individual events.

Head coach John Papa was once again very pleased with his team’s performance, but acknowledges that they are still a work in progress.

“They did a pretty nice job this weekend,” Papa said, “The coaches are doing a great job getting the athletes motivated. We’re making progress, but we still definitely need to make some strides before the season is over.”

“I am confident they can make those strides,” Papa added, “I am looking for more consistency out of everyone.”

The Rock was led by i mp r e s s i v e winning performances from a duo of freshman field event athletes.

Freshman Ashley West took first in the high jump with an NCAA provisional qualifying jump of 1.74 meters. The mark is so far the best in the PSAC this season and currently ranks third in the nation.

Freshman Kaitlyn Clark claimed first in the pole vault with an NCAA provisional qualifying mark of 3.65 meters, just one centimeter off her PSAC-leading mark of 3.66 meters, which also

ranks 15th in the country.

Joining Clark was senior Angela Schroeder in reaching the PSAC mark in the pole vault. Schroeder, who is the reigning PSAC champion, finished in fourth with a clearance of 3.20 meters.

“It wasn't one of my best performances,” Schroeder said. “For next weekend I'm hoping to put everything together that I've been doing at practice.”

The pole vault was one of four events on Saturday that Slippery Rock had two PSAC qualifying marks in.

Freshmen Lexie Nowakowski and Jasmine Bailey each reached the standard in the 400-meter dash, with Nowakowski claiming 15th in 1:00.15 and Bailey taking 18th in 1:00.29.

“I feel like I performed really well in the 400 meter,” Nowakowski said, “but I still need to improve on the 200 meter and my block work to get a good start.”

Sophomore Ang Bagwell reached the standard in the 3,000-meter run finishing in seventh place and setting her personal record in the event with a time of 10:35.88.

Finishing not far behind was freshman Jenny Picot in 10th in 10:38.13.

Papa acknowledged that Picot and Nowakowski were two of his most improved athletes from last week’s meet.

In the triple jump, freshman Mariah Burns and junior Dilshani Madawala each reached their PSAC mark. Burns placed sixth

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Freshman Ashley West approaches the high jump bar at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Team Challenge.

with a leap of 11.11 meters, while Madawala was 12th at 10.32 meters.

Burns also reached the long jump standard with a ninth place finish and a leap of 5.12 meters.

Sophomore Katelyn Wetzel reached the PSAC standard in two events to lead the sprinters. She placed 12th in the 60-meter dash in 8.07 seconds and was 18th in the 200-meter dash in 26.60 seconds.

The final qualifying performances came on Saturday in the throwing events. Sophomore Brittany

Christiansen finished in 10th place in the weight throw with a toss of 14.09 meters and freshman Breanna Northcott took 15th in the shot put with a toss of 10.87 meters.

“I would really like to qualify for nationals and get the school record this year,” Christiansen said, “I feel that I could improve a lot in my speed, lifting, and my three turn.”

The Rock will travel to Baldwin-Wallace in Berea, Ohio Friday night for the Baldwin-Wallace Invitational.

players. By design, we want a balance between the post and perimeter, but right now we are a little overloaded on perimeter players.”

S o p h o m o r e D’A s i a Chambers led the Rock with a team high 10 points and six rebounds followed by senior Erinne Cunningham with eight points, six rebounds, and six assists.

On We d n e s d a y evening, the Rock hosted the Clarion University Golden Eagles (11-11 overall, 7-9 PSAC) in a n o t h e r P S AC - We s t conference match at Morrow Field House.

Wi t h s e v e n l e a d changes during the game between the two teams combined, the contest proved to be a nail-biter down to the very end for fans of both squads.

Slippery Rock trailed the Golden Eagles by two points (32-34) going into halftime and came onto the court for the second half to establish their own two point lead over the Golden Eagles (56-54) with 7:11 left to play in the game.

Clarion took notice of the Rock’s offensive command and put t o g e t h e r t h e i r ow n 10-point run for the lead with two 3-point shots and two field goals.

“It wasn’t any one thing,

it was a combination of not executing every trip down the court, but we also had too many turnovers,” Longo said about the late game loss to the Golden Eagles. “On the defensive end, we had some missed opportunities and they scored some vital three pointers.”

SRU cut the lead to five points with 2:51 left in the game, but could not put the necessary stretch of points together to end their six game losing streak, falling to the Golden Eagles by a score of 74-68.

The Rock was lead by senior Christa Wodarczyk, scoring a career-high 19 points in the close contest. Cunning ham tallied 13 points, as well as providing six assists during the contest. “ We n e e d t o p u t together solid minutes of basketball to break our streak,” Coach Longo said in regards to the current losing streak.

Wit h six games remaining in the regular season, three will be played on the Rock’s home court and three on the road.

The next game will be a PSAC contest against the Mercyhurst Lakers Saturday at 1 p.m.

With two more wins this season, the Rock will tie the second most team wins in a season since the 2008-09 season when the team went 11-16.

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Building up momentum

PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER KELLER Senior dance major Mary Regney practices her personal choreography for the SRU dance student showcase, "Forward Momentum," which will take place tonight on Butler County Community College's campus.

Modern, jazz choreography showcased by SRU dance students

By Rebecca Marcucci Assistant Campus Life Editor

Looking to stay warm? Get ready to feel the heat the SRU Dance Department will be supplying in their student dance showcase, “Forward Momentum.”

The show will be featuring SRU dance students performing a variety of original Modern and Jazz choreography, many of which choreographed by SRU students.

Senior dance major Emily Kennard, 22, will be performing in several pieces of the showcase along with a solo piece she choreographed herself entitled, “Can I Conquer You?” The piece also features a video projection that Kennard shot and edited.

“I am very interested in film so I began my research for the piece by looking at movies, particularly psychological thrillers,” Kennard said. “Last year, I choreographed a

group piece with video projection, and it was much easier to develop a piece by having other bodies to work with.”

As a soloist, Kennard said she initially struggled with how to synchronize the video projection with dancing, since she could not watch herself.

“I found it difficult to conquer my virtual image at first,” Kennard said. “But as I continued working, this idea then became the concept of my piece. Through performing my solo, I wanted to convey the struggle of figuring out the difference between the real world and this ‘virtual’ world.”

Kennard said she hopes the audience will get lost in her world and follow her through the journey she will take with her solo piece, “Can I Conquer You?” set to “Lento Melancolico”

by Astor Piazzolla.

Performing is nothing new to Kennard, as she has been a

spotlight performer on stage since the age of three.

When it comes to preparing for a show, she said she has a specific routine.

“On the day of the show, I generally like to listen to my own music and prepare myself mentally for the dances I will be performing,” Kennard said.

“Along with mentally reviewing my dances, I like to physically run through every dance that I will perform. I take in the fact that many people are watching me as I share with them my love of dancing.”

Ke n n a r d w i l l a l s o b e performing in a group jazz piece entitled “Who’s Stopping Us?” and a modern pieced titled “The Attempt, Not the Deed.”

As a senior, Kennard said she is getting ready for the next step in her life, her professional dancing SEE DANCE, PAGE C-3

PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER KELLER Freshman dance and therapeutic recreation major Maggie Schultz is spotlighted while getting picked up as part of her routine for the showcase.

Local resident, SRU alumnus opening self-serve frozen yogurt shop

By Stephanie Holsinger Copy Editor

Although there are a variety of places for students to spend their free time off campus in the town of Slippery Rock, an ice cream shop is something that the community has not seen in recent years. This is about to change in the coming weeks, as a healthier ice cream alternative will be made available for students and community members in the form of a self-serve frozen yogurt shop called “Rock-N-Yogurt.”

The shop will be located across

from the North Country Brewery at 152 South Main St., according to Dale Boring, co-owner of the future Rock-N-Yogurt. Boring is not unfamiliar with the Slippery Rock community, as he has called it home for his entire life.

Graduating from Slippery Rock High School in 1989, Boring then decided to pursue his bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Slippery Rock University and graduated in 1994. He then went on to earn his master’s degree from the university in 1997. According to Boring, one of his best friends, who was one of his track coaches

in high school, bought into a frozen yogurt business which is what inspired him to start one of his own.

“My brother and I were looking to get into business for ourselves and decided to open this business,” he said. “We didn’t want to be tied down by a franchise and we chose a name that would be synonymous with Slippery Rock...Rock-N-Yogurt!”

When asked why he chose to stay local and open the business in Slippery Rock, Boring said that he is still extremely comfortable with the town and the surrounding

community.

“Slippery Rock is my home town. It’s where a couple of my best friends still live,” he said. “[My brother] and I just thought we could create a respectable business and have a great time doing it.”

As somebody who values exercise and staying healthy, Boring believes frozen yogurt is a good healthy alternative for ice cream or cake and that the quality of taste is equal. Students will have a variety of healthy topping choices at Rock-N-Yogurt, such as strawberries, blueberries,

pineapples, and bananas, and some not so healthy choices such as Oreos, fudge, and heath bars.

“We are literally going to have dozens of toppings,” Boring said.

Students can expect a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that will include a wi-fi connection and televisions along with a Slippery Rock theme. According to Boring, SRU Athletic Director Paul Leuken has graciously honored his request to donate sports jerseys and other university memorabilia to hang on the walls SEE NEW, PAGE C-3

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Lea Michele, Emma Stone among latest group of fashion endorsees

Katie Ellis "ROCK'n Fashion" Celebrity fashion and cosmetic endorsements are commonplace features in magazines and on television today. There isn’t a commercial break that goes by without seeing a celebrity advertising for a cosmetic brand or a page in a magazine that goes unturned without a star’s endorsement across it.

Being a part of a major brand can boost a star’s career, and open doors for future endorsement and product deals. Some of today’s most popular campaigns feature megastars Taylor Swift, Lea Michele, and Emma Stone.

Taylor Swift is no stranger to representing a major brand, as her first endorsement deal was inked in 2007 when she became the face of l.e.i., a brand commonly found in Wal-Mart stores. As her career began to flourish, Cover Girl took notice and named her the newest face of the iconic brand in 2011, during the height of publicity for her album, “Speak Now.” Swift didn’t just become the newest Cover Girl, she was given the coveted honor of representing the brand’s “50 Years of Rocking Your Cover Girl” campaign. She has been featured in ads for their Natureluxe Silk

Foundation, Gloss Balm, and Clean Makeup, all of which can be found in drugstores.

Endorsing the iconic brand has also given her the opportunity to create her own shoe for Keds in addition to becoming their spokesperson, and the newest face of Diet Coke.

L’Oreal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, has had a long history of famous faces endorsing their products, including Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, and Eva Longoria. The newest face of the legendary brand is none other than “Glee” star Lea Michele.

Like Swift, Michele isn’t a novice when it comes to being the face of some major brands.

Dove signed the triple threat to be its spokesperson in 2010, in 2011 she began endorsing the HP TouchPad, and she served as last year’s brand ambassador for Candie’s. She can now be seen in a TV spot for the brand’s newest hair care line, Total Repair 5, which promises to repair one year of damage in just one use.

In early 2012, cosmetics giant Revlon began running ads featuring one of the hottest movie stars today, Emma Stone. It’s no surprise that the brand would want to capitalize on her popularity, as she has consistently been putting out hit films since 2007.

The star can be seen in print and TV ads for some of their best-selling products including Revlon ColorBurst Lip Color and ColorStay nail polish. In order to find out more about Emma and her role as a Revlon Ambassador, visit www.revlon. com to view behind-the-scenes footage.

As a former Cover Girl, Drew Barrymore knows what she’s talking about when it comes to makeup. After signing her endorsement deal in 2007, she was featured in a number of ads for some of their best-selling products to date including their LashBlast Fusion Mascara and Lip Perfection Lipcolor.

Now Barrymore is the face of her very own line of cosmetics thanks to the success she enjoyed from her Cover Girl campaigns. Exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores, Flower is her latest business venture. The brand’s tagline reads, “Love the Way You Look”, and with cosmetic products ranging in price from $5-$14, you’ll be able to create beautiful looks for a great price.

If the simple yet chic product packaging isn’t enough to sway you to try her products, their flower inspired names like “Eye of the Tiger Lily” will surely draw you in.

In the age of celebrity endorsements, there’s hardly a product on the market that doesn’t have the support of a major celebrity face. Cosmetics brands aren’t the only ones featuring ads starring some of the brightest stars of today.

Material Girl employs Georgia May Jagger as its ambassador and as one of the faces of Dior, Charlize Theron advertises for their J’adore perfume.

Don’t hesitate trying a celebrity endorsed product, because chances are if they like a product, you will too.

Katie Ellis is a sophomore journalism major and a regular contributor to The Rocket.

Bizarre story surprisingly favorable in "Mama"

Jimmy Graner "Jimmy G's Rock Reviews" Film: “Mama”

3.5 Stars Borderline Personality Disorder is easily defined as one having cle ar and unstable emotions towards themselves and others. When this happens, it’s very hard to try and communicate and reach an understanding of w h at’s b ot h e r i n g that individual. Unless confronted right away by some sort of therapy, or physician, the outcome can turn out something like in the case of the film, “Mama.”

After taking three lives, one of whom being his wife, a disgruntled man kidnaps his two children and continues the crisis down a snow covered road where an accident would later take place. Free from harm, the man along with his daughters walks a ways until discovering an old abandoned cabin in the woods. Trying to understand what he has just done, the man decides that the best thing to do for he and his little girls is to take both his and their

lives. But before being able to pull the trigger on his oldest daughter, the man is interrupted from behind by some strange dark figure and wrestled in the air until said neck is broken.

From there, you can basically see the tagline of this shadowy dark figure playing the mom role in the two young girls lives for the next five years.

Before going to see the movie, I didn’t know much about it. Most of the time, whenever there’s a scary movie playing at the movie theater, I like to make sure it’s going to do the overall job of scaring me. As is with any horror flick, the main objective is to do just that.

The overall plot of this film had me wondering.

For those who cannot go into a film with the idea that ghosts and demons probably don’t exist, and have no actions towards human beings, then stop reading right now.

The one big thing I want to touch up on this film was the acting of both child actors. I can’t draw conclusions to exactly how old they are in real life, but both are still pretty young.

When the new mother (Jessica Chastain) has to provide most of the caring for little girls whom she wants nothing to do with, the actions and emotions of the girls really shows that they feel the same way. A floating apparition who acts as a motherly figure to two abandoned girls who have nothing but each other to look up to is what drives the movie.

Is any of that in any

shape or form possible?

No, but one has to have a certain belief that it is.

And finally when the oldest daughter comes to realize how life should properly be lived, she pops out of her shell and starts realizing that living a normal life with real parents is the better way to go.

The overall ending will surprise most people and have you asking questions as to why the film went in the direction it did, but this is always the truth when it comes to the final decision of who lives and who dies in any horror classic.

The director Andres Muschietti, who has three awards under his belt including one for this film under the category Directors to Watch, is definitely trying to make a name for himself in the upcoming film world.

Most also know “Mama” executive producer Guillermo del Toro, who was not only the executive producer for this film but also has directed many well known titles such as “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Hellboy” and “Blade 2.”

Overall, the film completes its mission in wanting to be scary.

T h i ng s p oppi ng up, sudden loud sounds and a ghostly character with the look of a demon will keep the hood of your sweatshirt well over your eyes.

Jimmy Graner is a sophomore journalism major, a film and media studies minor and a regular contributor to The Rocket.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS TV star Lea Michele is the latest celebrity endorsing the products of cosmetics giant L’Oreal.

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AVI providing more healthy comfort foods for winter months

By Stephanie Cheek Rocket Contributor

Winter is a time where students just want to hibernate in their bed and keep warm, but this makes staying healthy difficult.

SRU offers many ways to stay healthy all year round, and students just have to implement them into their everyday life, explained AVI’s cor porate dietician, Michelle Apple.

“What is nice about Slippery Rock is that students have to walk almost everywhere on campus,” Apple said.

Apple said staying fit does not always have to mean exercising for hours, but can be as simple as walking everywhere, to and from class, and when driving park farther away from the entrance.

According to Apple, being healthy is not just eating right, but also

exercising, because exercising gives the body more energy.

While some students struggle with getting the motivation to exercise on or off campus, freshman dance major Michelle Russ, 18, said engaging in physical activity just comes with going to class.

“I am a dance major, so my classes help me stay in shape all year no matter the weather,” Russ said.

While she is forced to exercise during classes, Russ explained how she understands why winter hinders exercise because students cannot do many strenuous physical activities outside due to the cold.

While exercising is a big part of staying healthy, Apple explained that eating right is just as important because you have to balance what you eat to how many

calories you can burn. Apple said she believes that students should follow their “mother’s rules” when eating healthy, like avoid a lot of fried foods, and eat fruits and vegetables – basically follow what they have been taught growing up.

According to sophomore biology major Ethan Finver, 19, another way to maintain a healthy lifestyle is to drink water on a regular basis.

While being healthy is a good thing, students should not fully deprive themselves of all unhealthy food as well, Finver explained.

“Every so often it is not a bad thing to eat something fried or sweet,” he said.

While students are at school, AVI is helping Boozel and Rocky’s try and help students stay healthy, according to Apple.

“S l i p p e r y R o c k h a s a great culinary team who are

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career. For her, showcases such as “Forward Momentum” are a stepping stone for life’s journey and where she’d like to be as a dancer.

“My future career goals are to pursue a professional performance career and continue working with dance technology,” Kennard said. “I will be moving to New York City in August with my roommate who is also a dance major. I also hope to continue pursuing my passion of film and hopefully work in the film industry. As I move into the professional world, I will continue performing my solo piece that is featured in ‘Forward Momentum’ and I have decided that I will

keep it in my repertoire.”

SRU dance professor Dr. Jennifer Keller is very excited about what the students are preparing for the show and hopes for a good turnout from the audience.

“The showcase will feature a lot of original works choreographed by students that include many powerful and athletic pieces along with some delicate pieces,” Keller said. “The students have been working very hard since September on their performances and each student brings their own flair to each piece.”

Keller said she has seen a lot of the work students have produced firsthand to develop such a diverse program for the audience to enjoy.

“The curriculum the dance majors follow prepare them to be performers, choreographers, and teachers,” she said. “And many of them are pursing the dance style they want as a career.”

The SRU Dance Department will also be welcoming back to the stage 2004 SRU dance alumna Tara Madsen Robbins, who is now a professional performer, choreographer, and educator in Philadelphia. Her choreographed piece, “Breaking Ground,” will be featured in the showcase.

“Forward Momentum” will be performed Friday from 7:309:00 PM in the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for general admission.

compassionate about food,” she said.

According to Apple, one of the ways that AVI tries to incorporate a healthy diet into the food that is served is to use what they call the “stealth approach.” The stealth approach is taking a type of food and making it as healthy as possible but still tasting good, explained Apple. Some examples of how they make food taste better in a healthy way is by using natural ingredients, using herbs and spices rather than sodium, using low fat milk instead of whole, and lastly already having the food plated so that portions can be controlled.

“I work closely with the chefs to make the food served healthy, and to make it taste good too,” Apple said.

In the winter months, AVI tries to serve more comfort food appropriate for the season such as

soup, according to Apple. One of the ways that they make the winter dish of soup healthy is to make more broth-based soups instead of cream-based soups, she said.

According to Apple, students are always welcome to leave comment cards on how the food can be improved. Another way that AVI decides the food that is served in the dining hall is through observing what the students enjoy eating so that they continue to serve enjoyable food.

Also in Boozel is a nutrition kiosk that allows students to look at the nutritional information of all the food that is offered at the dining hall, she said.

Students are encouraged to continue to care about their health, and Apple said she offers a great resource to students through the AVI website, www.avinutrisource. com.

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in order to help make this theme possible. Boring is most excited to open the shop because he looks forward to interacting with both old and new members of the community as well as students.

“I’m a people person. I love interacting with people and it’s going to be really cool to be back at home, interacting with the people I grew up with and around, those who positively influenced me, the SRU student-body and some of the younger kids in town,” he said.

When it comes to the future of the shop, Boring hopes to make it big and be as successful as some of the other reputable businesses in town, such as Bob’s Sub Shop or the North Country Brewery.

“People go out of their way to go to those establishments,” he said. “I tend to think big. I hope to one day be as well-known as the creamery at Penn State.”

The future site of Rock-N-Yogurt is currently under renovation, and Boring’s goal is to have the grand opening in mid-March.

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