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Slippery Rock University Student Newspaper
Volume 95, Number 20
Sheetz plans big move
Activity fees no problem for students
By Shiara Tate and Jen Simpson
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Many s tu d e nt s w h o are enrolled in the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Hi g h e r E du c at i on (PASSHE) universities are unhappy with being forced to pay annual activity fees, according to a recent article by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. The article states that for most of the PASSHE universities, these fees are being put toward clubs and organizations that many students are not a part of, or have never even heard of. Records from PASSHE show that activity fees range from $235 per year at Kutztown University, to $900 per year at Mansfield University. These fees are used to fund anything from small organizations to political speakers and fitness centers. Student activity fees have been a topic of argument for years. Lawsuits reaching as far as the Supreme Court have challenged whether these fees can fund political or religious groups, according to t he ar t i cl e. Many students, especially those that rely on student loans and grants, are unhappy about the fees as they add more of a financial burden on top of tuition. At most colleges and universities, these fees are set by the respective president with consultation from student government organizations. This is the case at Slippery Rock University. Ac c ord i ng to C at hy SEE FEE, PAGE A-3
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Student Government Association elections come to an end this week, and four of the presidential candidates participated in a debate Monday night at the Spotts World Culture building. Candidates include Dave Wolfe(top left), Alex Hiller(top right), Dave Matsuzak(bottom left), and Zach Hall(bottom right).
SGA presidential debate takes center stage as race heats up, voting opens By Will Deshong Rocket Staff Reporter
Presidential candidates for the Slippery Rock University Student Government Association defended the campaign promises they’ve made over the previous weeks during a debate on Monday night. Zach Hall, David Wolfe, David Matsuzak, and Alex Hiller fielded questions from Mike Madden, who served as the moderator for the SGA election committee, as well as from the public in attendance on topics widely talked about through each of their respective campaigns. The candidates answered a series of questions from the moderator pertaining to shared goals each had previously campaigned, including campus parking, the SGA budget, the Happy Bus schedule, and the culture of SGA. Among the debate of the parking system, the candidates weighed in on possible lottery systems and reduced parking
for incoming freshmen to help commuting students. “We all know that parking is the constant issue that comes up on this campus,” Wolfe, who represents the T.O.G.A. party and advocates a need-based parking application for freshman, said. “The solution at this point is the same solution that Residence Life has to start offering because of their overcrowding as well, and that’s either create a lottery system for the people going for parking or limit the number of freshmen for need going for parking.” Hiller, representing Party Rock, said that the school has sufficient parking now but needs to focus on the future of a rapidly growing university. Hiller also gave the idea of a tiered parking system. “The way that I see to address the problem now would to maybe do a tiered system for commuters where the further away you live you get a parking permit that allows you to park SEE CANDIDATES, PAGE A-2
The development of the new Sheetz gas station sparked a discussion between an attorney representing Sheetz and council members during a meeting on March 6 at the Borough Office. James McCormick, the attorney, said that Sheetz plans to build a new store at the intersection of Franklin Street and North Main Street that will take up 0.254 acres of land. McCormick said the new gas station will have four gas pumps, access to the store from both streets, parking on three sides of the building, and two door entrances for customers. Neva L. Stanger, the council Solicitor, said the new Sheetz is planned to be almost 7,000 square feet, which is about 5,000 square feet larger than the current store. “For this project to proceed, we would have to purchase the current parking lot of the United Methodist Church and create a new one for them behind the church,” McCormick said. Itzi Meztli, a council member and a professor in the SRU English department, said he was concerned about the full access entrance to the new Sheetz because of traffic, and did not like the idea of the new property causing the loss of about 5 parking spaces on Main Street. Another problem discussed was the use of two alleys located on part of the land the company wishes to utilize. Legion Drive and School Road are two alleys that the company hopes can be vacated for property use. “The old building is obsolete,” McCormick said. “The vacation of those two alleys would help with the flow of traffic.” The request for vacancies was Feb 29, and if all goes well they’ll receive the final decision at the end of March, according to McCormick.
SRU protests killing of Trayvon Martin with peaceful demonstration By Jonathan Janasik Rocket News Contributor
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Students gather in the quad to protest the killing of 17-year-old Florida teenager Trayvon Martin on Tuesday at 2:26 p.m. Martin was searched after the killing and was only found to be carrying a bag of Skittles and a tea.
Students and community members from SRU held a demonstration Tuesday afternoon in honor of a Florida teenager who was shot and killed without an investigation. At 2:26 p.m. Tuesday SRU students and community members gathered in the quad to protest the shooting of Trayvon Martin. Students and community members were given Skittles and asked to wear hoodies and to lay in the grass in silence for 2 minutes and 26 seconds in an area surrounded by caution tape. The event was planned and held by the president of the SRU chapter of NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Shatreece Johnson, the secretary of the SRU chapter of NAACP Patreece Johnson, president of SUMA (Student Union for Multicultural Affairs) Anissa Rutledge, and the president of BAS (Black Action Society) Mariah Banks. “Typically the NAACP is seen as a more radical organization,” said Shatreece Johnson. “We wanted to showcase that we don’t
have to yell and scream in order to be noticed. We didn’t want it to be something intimidating, and we wanted it to be something people would feel comfortable about joining.”Rutledge explained Martin’s story before beginning the demonstration. Martin, 17, was visiting his father and stepmother in a gated community in Stanford, Florida watching a basketball game, Rutledge said. During halftime, Martin went to a convenience store to get his little brother some snacks. On his way back he was spotted by self-appointed neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman. Zimmerman thought that Martin looked suspicious, so he called the police. The police told Zimmerman to stay in his car and that they would take care of it, Rutledge explained. Zimmerman ignored this request, got out of his car, the two got in a fight, and Zimmerman ending up shooting Martin in the chest. Witnesses reported hearing Martin SEE SILENT, PAGE A-4
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Miller Auditorium re-model planned for fall By Nick Cardamone Rocket Contributor
In the fall of 2012, the Miller Auditorium will be undergoing renovations to make the building more modern,according to Herb Carlson. The renovation project is going to convert the auditorium to a full sized theater. The seats and floors are both going to be redone in order to improve sightlines to the stage. The renovations will include a black box theater and rehearsal studio for the theater department. The theater department is also going to have offices, new shops, costume spaces, green room, dressing rooms and additional spaces for the daily operation of the theater, according to Nora Ambrosio. The dance department is going to be getting similar spaces as well. The dance department is going to gain a new studio theater, a second rehearsal studio space as well as dressing rooms and costume storage rooms. The new spaces and facilities will be state-of-the-art and contain all of the most modern technology. “[Miller Auditorium] will be a showpiece for the campus,” said dance professor Nora Ambrosio. Ambrosio has been working very closely with Gordon
Phetteplace who is the theatre department’s chairperson. Ambrosio and Phetteplace have been working with architecture firm, Westlake Reed Leskosky. WRL has come up with the design for the project. WRL has undertaken hundreds of projects all over the United States and Canada. Their projects have included health care facilities, museums, theaters and educational institutions. WRL has been working with another company, Renaissance 3 Architects on the project, according to WRL's website. According to Herb Carlson, vice President of construction design and management, the budget for the project is $24.6 million. The total cost of construction will total about $20.6 million and the design and contingency fees will total about $4 million. “We are so excited about this building,” said Ambrosio. “We know that it will not only benefit Theatre and Dance, but other departments on campus as well, and it will be a great addition for the community.” Not only will the dance and theater departments have more room and better technology, but the Performing Arts Series will also be able to offer more options to audiences.
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wants to wait to do research over the first closer, and maybe reserve some of those month of next year to collect qualitative parking permits for students who live and quantitative data to make a better closer and want to buy into that specific schedule for the students’ needs. Matuszak leaned more with Wolfe, tier that allows you to park closer.” The issue of funding for clubs and saying that he wants to fix it while organizations was also high on the following the point of his campaign of priorities list of all the candidates, with bridging the gap between SGA and the talks of a merit system replacing the student body. “This can’t just be up to the senate, seniority system currently in place this can’t just be up for organization funding. “This can’t just be up to SGA—everyone has to be involved “There is definitely a huge concern with to the senate, this can’t in this process,” Matuszak said. funding and there The candidates are multiple reasons just be up to SGA— also spoke about for this,” Hiller said. “We aren’t consistent everyone has to be the culture of SGA and whether it in what we fund—in some situations we involved in this process,” was welcoming enough to the fund food, in others we don’t. We need Matuszak said of a new student body. Each of the candidates to go back and look expressed concerns at the Co-Op rules Happy Bus schedule. about better and policies and determine whether we can fund food for connecting with the student body every situation and if not give a specific through various means. “I believe it’s a huge problem that reason why not. As for the actual funding process, we need to go back and look at students aren’t knowledgeable of what whether seniority is a good basis for the SGA does,” Hall said. “SGA members amount of funding you get, or whether a need to take the time to figure out ways of ‘how can I get students involved?’ and merit based process is better.” Wolfe feels there is too much turnover ‘how can I show them that we exist?’” Candidates also answered specific amongst people making the money decisions from year-to-year in SGA, questions regarding aspects of their and stressed for a re-examination of the individual campaigns. Party Rock’s pledge of a wet campus gained the most current rules in place. "The students need to take a long look attention on the night, with questions at the rules and policies of Co-Op and see from the moderator, various members are they in there because maybe one time of the audience, and even Wolfe at one ten years ago, someone got screwed over point. Hiller stood behind his campaign with a money request and now there’s a rule in there making everything more promise to begin a process to introduce a difficult for everyone, or do these rules plan to permit alcohol on campus despite the numerous challenges to the agenda. really need to be there,” Wolfe said. “I claimed I wanted to have a wet Each of the candidates agree that the Happy Bus schedule should be fixed, with campus before I went to the students, Hiller and Hall both requesting that the but after talking to students, I’ve received buses be on staggering times, while Wolfe an overwhelming majority of support
from the students,” Hiller said about his controversial platform. Wolfe defended T.O.G.A.’s stance that SGA is currently in the hands of faculty. “We need the students to know the rules and understand the rules and why they’re in place,” Wolfe said. “And specifically we need to make sure my finance guy, Ben, is educated on why they’re in place and if they need changed, he’s going to justify the reason they’re changed, and he’s going to show the faculty advisors at the Co-Op meetings why they’re going to be changed. It’s not going to be the other way around where faculty is telling the finance person why things are how they are.” Matuszak emphasized a stronger relationship between SGA and Greek life on campus in order to give fraternities and sororities a better public perception during his campaigning, and reiterated his stance at the debate. “The perception I think Greek life has now is people stereotype a fraternity or sorority based on things like ‘Animal House’—the kind of things like sex, drugs, rock ‘n roll, where not much good comes out of it besides wild, crazy parties that you don’t even remember the next day. To fix that SGA needs to work directly with the executive boards of the fraternities and sororities on campus.” Hall defended criticism of the Mario Party’s lackluster campaigning in comparison to Party Rock and T.O.G.A.’s efforts. “I think as a party we may not be the best at campaigning or advertising our name out there,” Hall said. “But at the same time, I believe we are well known as individuals as kind of grouped within a large amount of the student body, whether that be the athletics department or other organizations that we are involved with.” Voting for the candidates is currently going on and runs until midnight March 30. Results of the election will be announced during common hour on April 3.
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Police Blotter Magistrate March 28- Jason Earl Vogan, 37, of Boyers, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance. March 28- Lance Lorraine Hess, 40, of Chicora, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance. March 28- Lauren Catherine Bayer, 22, of Irwin, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.
March 28- Stephen Eugene Ball, 38, of Muncie, Ind., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.
George, business manager for the Slippery Rock Student Government Association (SGA), the activity fee, which is referred to as the general service fee at SRU, is one of the lowest within the state system. According to a table provided by George, the general service fee at SRU was $328 per student for the 2011-2012 academic year. This is a $56 increase from the fee that was set four years ago at $272. “The general service fee funds the day, evening, and weekend routes of the happy bus, as well as athletics, the University Program Board (UPB,) the radio station (WSRU,) SGA, the Black Action Society (BAS,) movie showings, and etcetera,” George said. “Also, $30 per year from each student’s general service fee goes to the Rec Center (ARC). According to Josh Rodgers, vice president of financial affairs for SGA, the general service fee is set at 5.25
March 25- Maria Bailey, 18, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol after report of an alcohol violation at the Union.
March 24- There was a report of theft from a vehicle in the Lower Stadium Lot. The case is under investigation.
March 26- An officer obser ved individuals walking in the construction area at the new union site. The individuals were asked to leave and no further action was taken.
March 21- Officers assisted the Butler County Drug Task Force with a warrant. An individual was placed in custody and transported to the Butler County Police.
March 24- Reginald Frye, 24, was cited for a drug violation at the Union. Contraband was found and criminal charges are pending.
March 27- Officers assisted the Pennsylvania State Police in gathering information on a harassment incident. No other action was taken.
March 23- There was a report of disturbance and possible intoxicated individuals at North Hall. The incident was referred to judicial.
March 25- Taylor Becker, 18, was arrested for a DUI after a traffic stop on the East Central Loop.
March 28- Kenneth Schutter, 21, was cited for public drunkenness after a nurse reported an intoxicated individual at the Health Center.
March 28- Samuel Joseph Brydon, 56, of Slippery Rock, was seen for theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception. Campus
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March 24- Katlyn Schaefer, 18, and Dallas Wilcox, 19, were cited with underage consumption of alcohol after a report of intoxicated individuals attempting to enter Watson Hall.
percent of tuition. “Since the fee is set at a certain amount, every time tuition increases, so does the fee,” he said. Unlike the students who were represented in the article, some students at SRU feel that the general service fee is a good idea. Tony Scibilia, a junior history major, feels that the fee is put to good use. “I think that the fee is kind of high, but it does fund SGA and the happy bus, which a lot of students use, so I feel that the fee is necessary,” he said. Brian B enninger, a sophomore information technology major, who is a member of the WSRU radio station, feels that the fee is necessary for every student. “Every student may not be part of every organization, but they have the opportunity to be,” he said. “I feel like paying the fee is a necessary part of being enrolled in the school."
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Slippery Rock senior Elford Jarret takes part in the peaceful protest aimed to raise awareness for the Killing of Trayvon Martin. Students were asked to wear hoodies and were given Skittles at the event.
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screaming for help. Zimmerman stated that this was selfdefense, yet a police search revealed that Martin was not carrying any weapons, but rather a package of Skittles and a bottle of tea. “We are out here because we feel that this is an injustice and something should be done about it,” Rutledge concluded. Johnson said that a lot of students asked if the NAACP were planning any events in response to Martin’s shooting. The group waited to see if any other organizations on campus were going to announce any events, but none did. On Friday, leaders from NAACP, BAS, and SUMA joined together to start planning the event. “When we were planning this, we thought it was just going to be the four of us lying on the ground,” Rutledge joked. The time 2:26 represented February 26, the date that Martin was shot, explained Johnson. Students who were participating in the demonstration were given Skittles and iced tea in order to represent the groceries that Martin was a carrying. The hoodies represented the hoodie that Martin was wearing, which Zimmerman called “suspicious.” Johnson stated that they wanted this to be a symbol of the demonstration’s solidarity. “I liked the demonstration,” said sophomore professional writing major Ronell Anderson. “It made sense. I liked how it
was a silent demonstration because some of the more verbal protests can turn into a riot or become violent especially because many people see it as a racial issue.” Johnson considers the demonstration to be a success. She explained that a lot of students had strong feelings about the case and joined in the demonstration. She also noted that there were not only students, but also faculty and staff who felt that it was important to come. “I came out because I think that there has been a gross miscarriage of justice,” said English professor Dr. Cindy LaCom. “I think that it’s important that we recognize it and I also think that it’s important for people who think racism is a thing of the past to be reminded nationally, and on our campus, that it’s pervasive.” While LaCom believes that the problem is related to racism, philosophy department chairperson Dr. Bradley Wilson suggests that the problem lies within questionable laws. “I’m troubled by the fact that there are places that you can shoot someone and just on the basis of your statement that you felt threatened would not lead to an investigation, Wilson said. “I think that this case demonstrates why the stand-your-ground law is problematic.” Florida is one of many states that have the stand-your-ground law, Wilson explained. The more common self-defense law is the Castle Doctrine which only allows legal self-defense when
a criminal has entered private property. The stand-your-ground law allows legal self-defense to be claimed anywhere. Because Zimmerman stated that he shot Martin out of self-defense, there was no investigation and no charge against Zimmerman. “In most states the law is that if you have a reasonable belief that you are in imminent danger with deadly force, but you have an avenue to retreat, then your first duty is to retreat,” explained business professor and attorney John Golden. “The key word is imminent meaning that the person has to be right in front of you, and has to have the capability to use deadly force. In a stand-your-ground state, you’re justified in using deadly force.” Golden said that any violent death automatically becomes a coroner’s case. A coroner is a government official who investigates deaths, issues death certificates, and identifies unknown bodies. When a case becomes a coroner’s case, the coroner must make a recommendation about what should be done. The district attorney’s office will also usually hold an individual investigation. “For some reason the media will latch on to things like these and make celebrity cases,” Golden stated. “There are probably many cases in Pennsylvania that are the same or similar to this. I don’t why this happens and I’m not staying that it’s a bad thing. There are lessons to be learned from a case like this.” While Johnson was happy about being able to increase the SRU community’s awareness about the case, she thinks that there is still work to be done. “I don’t want this to be an issue that fades into the background,” Johnson said. “I want this to be something that people still push for and seek justice, and not feel that just because we did this one demonstration, that we’ve done enough. There’s still more that more that we can do as a university.” To see an audio slideshow of the demonstration, use your smart phone to scan the QR code below.
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T.O.G.A Party is the best choice for SGA elections
Did you cast your vote in the SGA elections yet? With so many candidates this year, we know the task of Mark Zeltner choosing is a little daunting. Faculty Adviser So we’re here to help you Advertising Staff choose. On Monday night, a Emily Hunter debate was held to give Advertising Manager the presidential and vice Sarah Black presidential candidates a Assistant Advertising Manager chance to explain and defend the campaign promises About Us they’ve made over the last The Rocket is published by the students couple of weeks. of Slippery Rock University every Friday The main focus of the night during the academic semester with the exception of holidays, exam periods and was kept on the presidential vacations. Total weekly circulation is 3,000. candidates, as it should have No material appearing in The Rocket may been. be reprinted without the written consent of Zach Hall, David Wolfe, the Editor-in-Chief. David Matsuzak and Alex The first copy of The Rocket is provided free of charge. Additional copies may be Hiller sat facing a room full of their peers, answered purchased for 50 cents each. The Rocket receives approximately five questions from the moderator percent of its funding from the SGA General and then from the audience. Service fee paid each semester by students. The fifth candidate, Terrell All other income is provided through the McNeely wasn’t present at the sale of advertising. Advertising inquiries may be made debate, and since we know by calling (724) 738-2643 or by e-mailing nothing about his platform rocket.ads@sru.edu. or goals as a presidential candidate, we can’t offer Corrections much of an opinion. If we make a substantial error, we want to The moderator asked correct it. If you believe an error has been made, call The Rocket newsroom at (724) 738-4438. If a correction is warranted it will be printed in the opinion section.
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the other four candidates questions about the issues they all seemed concerned about – parking, funding for clubs and organizations, the Happy Bus schedule and the culture of SGA. While the candidates seemed to have similar ideas on fixing these issues, some struck us as more innovative than others. Anyone that has ever driven to campus knows there’s a parking problem. It’s one of the most talked about issues on campus year after year. No one wants to have to park in East Lake, but we all end up there every once in a while. We thought the best parking solution was Wolfe’s. He suggested having a needbased parking application for freshman. So basically, if we understand it correctly, freshmen wouldn’t be able to just buy a parking permit. Instead, they would have to apply, stating why they need one. Many colleges and universities don’t allow freshmen to park on campus
at all, so we think this is a fair step to take. All of the candidates said that the process for funding clubs and organizations needs to be altered. We agreed with Hiller’s statement that SGA isn’t consistent in what they fund, stating food and travel as examples. Hiller said that sometimes food and travel are funded by SGA, and sometimes they aren’t. He wants to go back through the rules and policies of Co-Op and determine the reasoning behind these decisions. All of the candidates agreed, as we do, that while the funding process is currently based on seniority, it should be based on merit and the success of the organization. The Happy Bus schedule was another hot topic, as many students are unhappy with it. However, we didn’t think any of the candidates came up with a solid solution to the problem yet. They also discussed ideas on how to open
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.
communication between SGA and the students, with all four candidates saying they’d use The Rocket to let the campus community know what they’re up to. To that, we’d just like to let them know that they are more than welcome to place an advertisement or write a weekly column in this section if they would like, but we send a reporter to every SGA and Co-Op meeting as is. We also heard from each candidate about their own specific goals, and one stood out to us above all others – Hiller and Party Rock’s idea to start a campaign to make SRU a wet campus, starting with R.O.C.K. Apartments. We think Party Rock is pledging to climb a much larger mountain than they realize. While it seems like this might be possible in the grand scheme of things, we don’t think it’s going to ever happen. According to Rita Abent, director of university public
relations, who spoke to legal counsel, it is the policy of all PASSHE campuses to be alcohol free. A change in that policy would require the approval of the President and Council of Trustees. This plan would also require the approval of the Foundation on campus. That’s an awful lot of approvals Hiller would need to obtain. While he keeps reiterating that this is a multiyear goal, we just don’t see it happening in the foreseeable future. Overall, we thought the debate went well and the candidates were all able to convey their goals and aspirations. Based on the debate and campaigning, we’re going to have to put The Rocket’s collective vote with Dave Wolfe and the T.O.G.A. Party. We believe they have the experience necessary to successfully make the changes they list in their campaign promises.
This week’s question: Did you vote in the SGA elections? Why or why not?
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Michelle Szczepanski Sophomore finance major Hometown: Oakmont, Pa.
Chad Baker Senior resort and recreation management major Hometown: Philipsburg, Pa.
“I did vote. I voted for T.O.G.A. because I don’t want a wet campus, not that it’s even possible.”
“No. I never see any change anyway. Every group promises the same things every year and every group says the same thing.”
Katie Bley Sophomore exercise science major Hometown: Coopersburg, Pa. “I did because it’s important to get your opinion out. I voted for Party Rock because I liked what they wanted to do for the university.”
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Demonstration for Martin well attended Stand-your-ground law should be overturned
Shatreece Johnson NAACP “I am Trayvon Martin!” This may sound a little strange coming from the mouth of a female. However, it is a statement that has been heard nationwide since the shooting and death of an unarmed teenage boy on February 26, 2012. Recently, the NAACP Chapter at Slippery Rock University, Student Union for Multicultural Affairs (SUMA) and Black Action Society (BAS) hosted a peaceful, silent, demonstration in the Quad. Surprisingly to me we had an amazing turnout, especially for such a short notice. Being black myself, I tend to hear of the deaths of my brothers and sisters all too frequently. In respect to Slippery Rock in general, I find that it is rare that we as a university unite for a cause that does not directly affect someone on this campus or our respective organizations. I would like to personally say that I felt on April 27, 2012, we as a university were taking the necessary steps to erase the racial, class and social divisions that are
placed between each individual here on campus. I was proud to know that professors supported our demonstration by allowing their entire class to attend and even participated themselves. I also would like to say that it was amazing to have the numerous faculty and staff that we as students do not have the privilege of interacting with on a daily basis present. These same faculty and staff that were previously in very important meetings, professionally dressed, putting hoodies on over their attire to lie in the grass and hold a pack of Skittles on their chest at the request of three student organizations to unite for a common cause is exhilarating for me. I would have to say that during those two minutes and 26 seconds that everyone laid and paid their respects to Trayvon and supported the cause and I felt a sense of liberation. I felt the liberation and hope that we as Slippery Rock University will one day grow to be a campus where we will not need to focus on pushing diversity as much as we do now. I know we are not where we need to be as a university just yet, but I must say that I was very proud of my university when I saw so many people supporting the cause. I would like to send a special thank you to everyone who participated and united on behalf of the NAACP Chapter at Slippery Rock University, the Student Union for Multicultural Affairs and Black Action Society. Shatreece Johnson is a senior social work major and president of the NAACP Chapter at SRU.
Evolution of music technology is for the better
Michael Santoro Observation Station Technology certainly has made strides over the past 30-some years. We’ve moved from computers that took up the size of a classroom to tablets with more functionality that fit in your hand. Generations past wouldn’t believe that in such a short time, we’ve discovered and perfected so much. With all of this comes a huge jump in convenience. We’re able to watch movies, read books, listen to music, and use a range of applications within seconds. Although there are some negatives when it comes to technology and music, I believe the pros greatly outweigh the cons to give both the musician and listener more convenience and control. Why? Just take a look at history. Years prior if you wanted to hear a song you had to wait to hear it on the radio. Many of us wouldn’t even think of this as a viable option. That’s not to mention the choices we would have before the invention of the radio, which wouldn’t be a whole lot. The advent of music recording would seem beyond archaic to us now. Most people wouldn’t be able to tell you how a phonograph works or even what it is. Moving closer to the present wouldn’t help, either. Asking about LPs and 8-tracks would likely result in the same confusion. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that music became the portable powerhouse that it is today. Cassettes and a little later on compact discs changed the decade and lead to what we know and love today. Compact discs marked the widespread transition from analog recording to digital recording. Although it feels like CDs are “so old,” they were invented only 30 years ago. Whenever they were unleashed they were seen as revolutionary, as most technology is seen upon its origin. Although CDs can still be purchased at stores like FYE, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart and have held up surprisingly well, they are fading away.
I couldn’t tell you the last time I physically purchased a CD. I’m assuming most readers would be on this boat with me. It sounds lazy, but it just seems like so much effort whenever a faster, more environmentally sound way is readily at our disposal: the internet, and with it, digital downloads. This is one of the reasons I believe advanced technology has helped music. In the past, physical items, such as cassettes, had to be made in order for people to listen to music at their own convenience. Whatever the resource was, be it plastic, metal, etc., it had to be used and most of the time used rather extensively. This dilemma is eliminated by digital downloads. Compact discs are a great example. No paper has to go into making booklets, no plastic has to go into making a case, and no other materials, such as aluminum and acrylic, have to be used. It’s as easy as logging onto iTunes, clicking on a song, downloading it to your computer, and putting on a wide range of devices to listen at your convenience. Another pro for music technology is how much leverage it gives to both listeners and musicians. A band starting out can easily put an EP on websites like MySpace or Facebook and get their music out there faster than through a venue like a label. Furthermore, this method is far cheaper which gives us more musicians that deliver new and exciting music to listen to. Music listeners can now be super fans a lot easier. It’s not hard to dedicate yourself to getting all of a musician’s music and putting it all on one medium and just listen away. In addition, being able to get in contact with your favorite musician is easier than ever with websites mentioned before and the recent explosion of Twitter. The flipside of this usually comes in the way of piracy. Everything is in digital format and not seen as a “physical” item. This causes people to believe that downloading without paying is okay and using illegal websites to get music is ethical. Despite this, I believe technology has helped music become the powerful force that it is today. Many of us couldn’t picture our lives without music and keep our ear buds in whenever we can. Without advanced technology none of the convenience we know and love today would have been possible.
Jake Olson Introspection Imagine you’re hanging out on campus with your friends, perhaps in North or Rhoads, and decide to walk to Sheetz for a snack. They tell you to pick them up some candy. On your way there, you admire the mostly quiet streets and notice that it begins to rain. Flipping the hood up on your hoodie does enough to keep the rain off of you, though you wish you hadn’t worn sweatpants now. No problems at Sheetz, you leave with a can of tea and a bag of Skittles for your friend. On your way back, you get a call from your significant other, and it helps dull the unfavorable conditions outside. Strolling casually and somewhat nonchalantly, you notice someone has been following you. You let your significant other know, and they tell you to run. You confront the stalker, begin a slight scuffle, and then before you know it take a 9mm slug to the chest. This happens on the corner in front of Rhoads and North, only yards to safety. This is a transposed series of events that happened on Februar y 26, to Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American boy visiting family in Florida. George Zimmerman, a 28-year-old self-appointed head of the
community watch, called 911 dispatch in order to repor t the suspicious actions of a young African American. After being told not to follow him, and an unknown scuffle, it is believed that Zimmerman is responsible for the shooting and killing of Martin. Honestly, if you haven’t seen this covered in the news on some level over the last week at least then you may or may not have lived under a rock. There has already been a rally for people across the country to wear hoodies and gather in protest outside of lawmaker’s halls in order to attempt to gain either justice or awareness of the situation. Just as in California, there is a day designated to showing that women aren’t at fault for rape simply for wearing an article of clothing, jeans, the nation may see a day designated to wearing a hoodie in recognition that racially profiling someone is not the fault of their outfit. This largely stems from the ridiculous comments of some that would blame the “gangsta hoodie” for Martin being considered a threat, like Geraldo Rivera did on FOX News. It should frustrate each and every one of you that Zimmerman has yet to be charged with anything as well. In Florida, thanks to Jeb Bush, the “Stand Your Ground” Law is in effect. This essentially says that you have the right to use deadly force if you feel threatened rather than having to back down. Go figure, this is backed by the National Rifle Association. I honestly don’t understand
the rationale behind the law, and neither does Obama, who has the FBI investigating its legitimacy overall and to this case. The general public has also chimed in to have their voice heard, with a site having gained well over a quarter million signatures wanting the arrest of Zimmerman, one of the biggest nation-wide petitions to date, so we shall see if this can have a profound enough effect on our lawmakers to have them do something. This case illuminates that stereotypes and racism are indeed still rampant in the U.S., and a person is judged predominately on stereotypes rather than who they are. Things will not get better until all of us make a conscious effort to eradicate behavior that contributes to the ethical divide. Sadly, it takes situations such as this one to open everyone’s eyes to the problem, and yet how many have gone overlooked in the past where lives were lost knowing this issue existed. I believe we need to have Zimmerman arrested due to the fact that he should not have been in the situation to need selfdefense against a bag of Skittles, nor is he in any way a law enforcer. At the very least, I hope that the law gets overturned, but I would love it if Trayvon’s death could be a turning point in finally beginning to put aside differences. Naïve? Perhaps. But it’s something to hold on to, I think. Jake Olson is a junior secondary education English major from Grove City, Pa.
More men should get more involved in feminist causes
Jeannene Jones FMLA
Often times, many people when thinking of a feminist view the stereotypical bra burning, man hating, hairylegged lesbian. What people don’t realize is that not only can feminists be traditionally “normal” women but they can be men. Wait hold on, this woman just said that a feminist can be a man…how is that so? Why would a man be a feminist? He has no bra to burn, he probably doesn’t hate men, and naturally it is okay if he has hairy legs and our heterosexist culture is not only totally “cool” with him being with women but pretty much demands it. Therefore, if the true identity of the face of a feminist might be different than my general stereotypical understanding, my image could be wrong, right? And if that is true, then my understanding of feminism might also be a little skewed…well by golly you’ve got it. According to Wikipedia. org, “feminism is a collection Michael Santoro is a junior public relations major of movements aimed at from Pittsburgh, Pa. defining, establishing, and
defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women.” In addition, feminism seeks to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment. A feminist is a “person whose beliefs and behavior are based on feminism.” Merriam Webster defines feminism as, “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes, organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.” While there are any pointed to definitions of what feminism is and what being a feminist is all about, most often feminists realize that feminism means something a little bit different to everyone. The only connecting thought is the belief that the sexes should be equal. Like I mentioned earlier, men can be (AND SHOULD BE!) feminists. Feminists don’t deal with “women’s issues” they are dealing with issues of gender: female and male. After watching the presentation given by Jackson Katz this past Wednesday on SRU’s campus, I have finally realized how essential it is to have men in the discussion of feminist issues. With the overwhelming issue of men’s sexual assault of women, more men need to stop just allowing themselves to be silent bystanders. By not speaking up against an injustice, you’re giving consent to the oppressor. By
men not speaking out against sexist attitudes displayed by their friends, classmates, roommates, teammates, family members etc, they are silently approving of this discrimination towards women. Being a “good guy” who doesn’t abuse the women in his life is not enough anymore. As a society, the bar for being a “good guy” needs to be raised so that men are compelled to interrupt and make sexism an uncomfortable thing for fellow men to express. Sexual assault and personal partner violence is also not just a women’s issue because it affects men just as much. How many women do each man in his life know on average? On average, one in four college aged women will experience sexual assault and in each one of those women’s lives she has men who are close to her. These men will be directly affected by the consequences that “women’s issues” cause. Being a feminist is mostly about being a leader, being someone who will set up the space for these types of discussions to take place. These issues need to have light shed on them and to encourage everyone to recognize how they can be a part of the solution, instead of the problem. Jeannene Jones is a junior parks and recreation major from San Diego, Ca. She is also the public relations chair for FMLA.
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Junior finishes second in Mr. SRU contest
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Junior Adam Gibson continues to work out and stay in shape after finishing second in the heavyweight division of the 2012 Mr. SRU competition. He will be competiting in the NPC Natural Ohio competition this weekend.
By Madeline Williams freshman year of college, high school,” Gibson said. Assistant Sports Editor
If you’re in the Aebersold Student Recreation Center on any weekday afternoon, chances are, you might spot 22-year-old, elementar y and special education major Adam Gibson pumping iron and preparing for his next bodybuilding show. Gibson got involved with bodybuilding during his
when his roommate at the time, Patrick Conti, took him to the gym during Christmas break to show him the ropes. Gibson graduated from Laurel High School in 2008. He played football, basketball, and sprinted on the track team in high school. “Growing up, I was always active in sports throughout
“I never thought of trying bodybuilding, but after my first show, I was hooked.” Gibson participated in his first competition during the spring of 2010 at the annual Mr. and Mrs. SRU Bodybuilding and Figure Show. He placed fifth in the heavyweight division. “Since my first show, body building has become addicting and I just can’t get
enough,” Gibson said. “It’s amazing to see the results after many vigorous weeks of dieting and training, and how you can completely shape and form your body. The feeling I get being on stage is the greatest high I could ever feel.” This past weekend, at the 2012 Mr. and Mrs. SRU Show, Gibson placed 2nd in the men’s closed heavyweight division and 2nd in the men’s open light-heavy division. In addition to nonstop workouts for the last few months, he has maintained a strict dietary schedule and sleeping routine. “I’ve learned so much since my first show,” Gibson said. “I’m not nervous like I was my freshman year. Since then, I’ve learned how to diet properly and the right poses to do on stage. It’s all about symmetry, leanness, composure, and muscle definition, and I’ve improved greatly in all aspects of body building.“ Tomorrow, Gibson will be traveling to Lakewood, Ohio to compete in the NPC Natural Ohio. For this show, they drug-test the winners to make sure no one is using steroids or enhancements. “I’m a c tu a l ly pre tt y nervous for this weekend,” Gibson said. “It’s a huge show with a lot of people, but it’s my last show for year and I’m really excited to see how I do.” Af ter t his we ekend, Gib s on w i l l c ont i nu e lifting and working out every day. With graduation approaching next spring, he plans to take some time away from competing to focus on wrapping up his senior year. After his graduation in the spring of 2013, Gibson plans to get a teaching job and continue competing in all-natural bodybuilding shows. “I can definitely see myself doing bodybuilding shows as I get older,” Gibson said. “I want to stay in shape, but I also have a great time competing as well. My motto is ‘lift every day like it’s your last’ and always keep pushing forward.”
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Junior Adam Gibson, who competed in the Mr. SRU contest, shows assistant sports editor Madeline Williams the military press.
Getting a workout with a Mr. SRU competitor By Madeline Williams 120 pounds for each barbell Assistant Sports Editor
As a collegiate athlete on the Slippery Rock University women’s cross country and track and field team, I thought I was in great shape, until I worked out with SRU bodybuilder Adam Gibson. After watching Gibson compete in the Mr. and Mrs. SRU Bodybuilding and Figure Show last weekend, I was hoping he would take me through a typical workout in preparation for an upcoming show. On Tuesday during common hour, I met up with Gibson at the Aebersold Student Recreation Center for what I thought would be an easy workout. I was so wrong. In just a little over an hour with him, I worked muscles that I didn’t even know I had. Weighing in at a whopping 114 pounds, you can probably guess that I wasn’t able to squat or bench anywhere near what Gibson could. He was kind enough to modify most of the exercise stations to better suit my small build. One of the exercises I really struggled with was the military press. For this overhead lift, Gibson said he typically lifts
in each hand. I pressed only 20 pounds total. After a solid workout of leg extensions, hamstring curls, cable crosses, lat pulldowns, bench presses, bicep curls, and tricep extensions, I was feeling it for the rest of the day…and the rest of the week. During our workout together, I learned that it’s more about repetitions than heavy weights for more of the exercises. Gibson also taught me that lifting is all about taking small steps. Don’t do too much, too soon. He also said that it was normal for me to start with such small weights, but it’s also important to make it increasingly more difficult over time. Going on a six mile run, like I’m used to, takes endurance, but lifting weights takes great strength, which I was clearly lacking. After surviving a tough workout with him, Gibson said that he sees a bodybuilding and figure show in my future, and I’m definitely considering it. For the next workout, I’m thinking of taking him on an extra-long run with me. Do you think he’ll keep up?
Senior pitcher throws no-hitter, Rock softball splits with Glenville State By P.J. Shipe Rocket Contributor
Before rain postponed its other two weekend matches, SRU softball played a double header last Friday against Glenville State (W.Va) and senior pitcher Shaylee Ianno threw her second career nohitter in a 1-0 victory. In the second game of the double header, SRU lost 6-0 and moved its overall record on the season to 7-6. Ianno (5-2) threw her fourth shutout of the season and was a fifth inning walk
away from having a perfect game against Glenville State. Ianno struck out six batters in the game, and on Monday she was picked as the Pennsylvania State Athletic ConferenceWestern Division Pitcher of the Week. With a 1.60 ERA and 37 strikeouts, the reigning PSAC-West Pitcher of the Year is three shutouts away from moving to first place all time in SRU softball history with the most career shutouts. Ianno already holds the Green and White’s
record for most career strikeouts with 288. Offensively for Slippery Rock, senior outfielder Natalie Atkinson recorded the only RBI by belting a double in the third inning that scored Ianno, who reached on a fielder’s choice earlier in the inning. Junior catcher Katie Saluga and sophomore designated hitter Kristin Kaminski each went 2-for-3 in the win. Unfortunately for the Rock, the momentum didn’t carry over into the second
game as Glenville State put up a 6-0 shutout against SRU. The Rock’s offense never managed to get on track as they finished with five hits. Glenville State roughed up freshman pitcher Ashley Knight (2-4) for six runs in three innings of work. Junior pitcher Amy Erickson came on in relief and tossed four perfect innings. Offensively, designated hitter Stephanie Collenette went 2-for-3 at the plate while teammates Katie S a lu g a a n d B re a n n a
Togel each recorded a hit. Collenette is currently leading the team with a .412 batting average while Jenna Geibel has four home runs and 10 RBI’s. After the game, head c o a ch B e cky S ci a c c a said that the team didn’t necessarily lack offense. They couldn’t get the ball into open spots, but they were making contact. “I think the team did a great job against Glenville State,” she said. “We were hitting the ball but unfortunately in the second
game it was just right to them. I think we need to work on base running a little more. Defensively, we are great this year and they’re swinging the bats.” The Rock has a slate of home games scheduled this weekend. First off will be a double header today against Edinboro University that starts at 2:30 p.m. at the SRU Softball Complex. Tomorrow, SRU will play its second straight conference double header, this time against Gannon University at 1:00 p.m.
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Baseball splits seventh double header of season By Mike Hurlimann Rocket Contributor
The Slippery Rock baseball team lost three out of four games against Lock Haven University on Saturday and Sunday as they continue to struggle in conference play. The Rock played Lock Haven in a doubleheader on Saturday at Foundation Field in Lock Haven and another doubleheader against them on Sunday at Jack Critchfield Park. In the first game on Saturday, Slippery Rock put four runs on the board before the Bald Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the 6th and two more runs in the bottom of the 7th to win by the score of 5 to 4, handing Slippery Rock another tally in the loss column. The Rock recorded five hits, one of them being a Brandon Myers solo homerun in the 4th inning. Senior pitcher Zach Jeney lasted six innings and had nine strikeouts while giving up four hits, two earned runs, and an unearned run before John Kovalik came in to finish the game in the 7th. Jeney earned a no-decision for the game as Kovalik allowed two runs to score, giving Lock Haven a come from behind victory. Coach Jeff Messer said that one of the problems that needs to be resolved is inconsistency. "Losing a dozen games by one run or in late innings has been our downfall to this point in the season," Messer
said, "It's been difficult finishing games." The second game of Saturday's doubleheader was a scoreless tie the first three innings until Slippery Rock scored five runs on six hits in the top of the 4th inning to gain the lead. The 4th inning accounted for half of the Rock's 12 hits, but also accounted for all of their runs for the game. Lock Haven scored one run in the bottom of the 4th, but scored eight in the 5th inning to take the lead. The Bald Eagles would hang on and win the game 9 to 5, giving the Rock its second loss of the day. Rock left fielder Ben Bechtol was a perfect three for three with an RBI and second baseman Matt Curtis was one for three with two RBIs. Freshman Garret Peterson pitched four innings and allowed five hits and six earned runs in the loss. Slippery Rock traveled home to face Lock Haven on Sunday to finish their four game series with the Bald Eagles. Game one of the doubleheader proved to be an offensive explosion for the Rock as they put up 20 runs and earned the victory in decisive fashion, 20 to 2. Slippery Rock scored one run in the 1st inning, two in the 2nd, three in the 3rd, four in the 4th, eight in the 5th, and two in the 6th, all on a total of 16 hits and 10 walks. Matt Kosik had five RBIs and a home run as the
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Sophomore infielder Will Kengor takes a pitch by him in a double header against Seton Hill University on March, 21. Kengor has the second best batting average on the team at .338 with 11 runs batted in.
designated hitter and senior captain Carter Haponski drove in four RBIs on two hits. Right fielder Graeme Zaparzynski was the player who recorded the most hits for the green and white, as he went three for five. Not only did Slippery Rock look good in the batter's box, but despite three errors they looked just as good in the field and on the mound. Lou Trivino struck out nine batters and allowed two runs as he pitched a complete
Women's lacrosse earns first shutout in over 25 seasons By Madeline Williams
Assistant Sports Editor
Earning the first shutout victory since 1985, the Slippery Rock University women's lacrosse team d om i n ate d Wh e e l i ng Jesuit University to pick up a 16-0 non-conference win on Tuesday night. The Rock scored 13 first half goals and went on to win the first shutout since the program returned as an intercollegiate sport in 2007, and the first since a 3-0 victory over Hofstra University in 1985. With the win over the Cardinals, SRU improved to a 3-3 overall record. He a d c o a ch E m i ly Hopkins said that the win should lead to big things for the rest of the season. "We are very excited to have the shutout," Hopkins said. "It felt great to get back on the winning track and I am hoping the strong performance on Tuesday night can help propel us for the rest of the season." Slippery Rock posted an impressive 22-8 advantage in total shots, a 21-5 advantage in shots on goal, and a 12-6 advantage in draw controls. In Tuesday's game, 12 different Slippery Rock players recorded points, including 11 players with a minimum of one goal apiece. S enior att ack Amy Halls led the way for the
Rock with four goals. Sophomore midfielder Lauren Laubach scored a game-high five points on two goals and three assists. Also on Tuesday night, sophomore Allison Richards contributed two goals, while freshman Shannon Lee and junior Holly Webb added one goal and one assist each to the multi-point scorers. Seniors Katie Roof, E m m a Va n D e n b u r g , and Samant ha Eddy, s o p h o m o r e s Mo r g a n Pettit and Brittany Jaillet, an d f re s h m an Pai ge Costantino each added one goal apiece. Freshman Lydia Heishman also dished out an assist to round out the point scorers for the Rock. Junior goalie Natalie Crenshaw recorded four saves during the first half to earn the win for the Green and White. Freshman Elizabeth Byrne had one save in her 20 minutes of action and sophomore Ariel Gilbert did not face a shot in the final ten minutes of the game that she played. Webb got the Rock off to a strong start, scoring the first goal of the game 47 seconds into the first half. After ten minutes of play, SRU held a 6-0 lead over the Cardinals. With eight minutes left to play in the first quarter, the game was pushed into a running clock situation, before the Green and
White took a strong 13-0 lead at the half. Coach Hopkins said that the team worked well together on Tuesday. "Ever ything seemed to be working for us on Tuesday," Hopkins said. "It was just one of those games where we were the stronger team and we still showed up and played well. It was a total team effort from ever yone who was available to play and contribute." Ha l ls ag re e d w it h Hopkins, and said that the team really meshed together. "Offense was moving the ball very well while defense was shutting down the attack," Halls said. "Overall, the team really seemed to come together for the first time this season and pick up a crucial win for us." SRU will host conference-rival Millersville University today at 3 p.m. They will also host Shippensburg University tomorrow afternoon to round off the weekend of back to back conference games. Halls said that the big win on Tuesday will definitely help their confidence going into this weekend. "It was great coming off of an 0-3 week to finally get a win," Halls said. "The team really needed it in order to get prepared for our big PSAC weekend games."
game for the Rock. The last game was a different story than the first game on Sunday, as Slippery Rock lost 4 to 0 in extra innings. The game remained a scoreless tie until the top of the 8th inning when Lock Haven scored all four of their runs. Slippery Rock recorded five hits, four of which came from Myers and Curtis, and had one error. Kovalik was credited with the loss in relief of Anton Constantino.
The Rock has an upcoming four-game series with Clarion University beginning on Friday March 30th at 1 p.m. Coach Messer said that the series with Clarion will be a crucial one as his team needs a strong weekend in order to be back in the PSAC hunt. "Clarion has one of the strongest offensive lineups in the PSAC," Messer said, "We have been working extremely hard at team defense and a better offensive
approach." When asked about the expectations for the rest of the season, Messer said that the goal still remains to make PSAC playoffs. "We're looking to be competitive in the rest of the PSAC season and continue to strive for increased mental toughness," Messer said. The series against Clarion features two games on Friday in Clarion and two games in Slippery Rock at Jack Critchfield Park on Saturday.
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Senior Sarah Lynch heads across the court to chase down a ball in a match. Lynch is 4-3 on the season and has played every match from the No. 1 position this season. For her career, she is 57-27 in her time at SRU.
Western Division rival Clarion University on the Rocket Contributor Golden Eagles' courts. The loss by Clarion was The Slipper y Rock only the third suffered in Un i v e r s i t y w o m e n ' s nine matches this season. tennis team rolled to its The Rock played without sixth straight win, a 9-0 No. 1 doubles and No. 2 triumph over Pennsylvania singles player Dunja Drmac State Athletic Conference- Tuesday but still managed
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to get major contribution from Elisabeth Yetiskul. Yetiskul stepped into Drmac's normal playing positions and performed admirably. She teamed with Sarah Lynch to record an 8-1 win in the No. 1 doubles match, then breezed to a 6-2, 6-2
victory in the No. 2 singles match. He a d c o a c h Mat t Meredith said it was great to get a performance from Yetiskul, but it was no real surprise because she has been playing great all semester. “She did an awesome job
and stepped up big and won and just dominated on the court,” Meredith said. “It's not really a surprise that she did so well because she has been playing really well all semester.” Meredith also said it was important for SRU to get off on the right foot and get a big conference win against an always tough Clarion team. “It was a very good win for us,” Meredith said. “Everyone went out and played really well and we were really pumped up.” Senior Sarah Lynch said she was confident in the team’s chances to be successful against Clarion with Yetiskul having to step in and take over a big role. “ We w e r e r e a l l y confident in our chances with her in that role,” Lynch said. “She was really excited to fill the spot.” SRU, which is ranked No. 39 nationally in women’s tennis, is riding the momentum that it has carried since returning home from their spring break trip in South Carolina. The Rock won all of its matches while in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and is on a six game winning streak and looking to continue their run. “This team is really motivated and working really hard and practicing really hard,” Meredith said. “As long as we keep
working hard as a team and continue to gel, we will be able to accomplish our season goals.” The Rock will now put an 11-2 record on the line Friday when they visit PSAC-West rival Mercyhurst University for a 3:30 p.m. match. Mercyhurst, who is always a tough match for the Rock, has been on all the players minds this week. “Mercyhurst is a huge match for us,” senior Sarah Lynch said. “We are confident in our ability as well as each other to beat Mercyhurst, but we will definitely need to bring our top game.” Meredith said that Mercyhurst will be a good test for his team. “Mercyhurst is always a battle and it’s indoors and at their courts,” Meredith said. “It’s going to be a good test for us and that’s what it’s all about, good competition.” The Slipper y Rock women’s tennis team is having a successful season thus far, but it’s going to take unity and support to win big matches down the stretch and win the PSAC West, Lynch said. “We are definitely going to need our team unity, we are like sisters,” Lynch said. “When one of us needs support, we are always there by their side. If we keep up our sister mentality, we will definitely win the big matches.”
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Clockwise from top: Mr. SRU contestant Adam Gibson shows Assistant Sports Editor Madeline Williams the leg extension workout. Gibson and Williams flex for the camera post-workout showing off their muscles. Williams takes notes at the ARC while Gibson shows the proper technique for workouts. Gibson works out his legs with the leg extension machine. Gibson helps Williams with a lateral pulldown.
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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX MOWREY AND ANDY TREESE
A four-and-a-half pound gyro. One hour to finish. Who will win? Flip to the next page for more photos.
“Big Fatty” challenge tests fortitude of competitive eaters By Andy Treese Campus Life Editor
Heading home from Cranberry Township Tuesday evening, the feelings of nausea and wicked heartburn had taken over my body, coursing through me as I rode away with a much-overfilled belly from the location of an ugly battle. The battle I speak of was not your conventional battle, but rather a food challenge – the “Big Fatty” challenge, at the Greek restaurant, My Big Fat Greek Gyro. The franchise of My Big Fat Greek Gyro was founded by Michael Ference and Kathleen Kamouyerou-Ference, who both wanted to create a restaurant that specialized in serving authentic Greek food. With the original location having opened at McMurray, Pa. in 2005, the franchise expanded to four other locations in Wexford, Cranberry Township, White Oak and Mt. Lebanon, Pa. The restaurant ser ves a variety of Greek sandwiches, salads, sides and desserts, but the restaurant’s specialty is – like the name suggests – the traditional gyro. The sandwich’s base consists of a seasoned blend of ground lamb and beef, which is pressed
together, cooked on a vertical broiler, and shaved into thin slices. Topped off with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a creamy tzatziki sauce – a sauce that traditionally consists of strained yoghurt – the sandwich is served on a lightly grilled, handstretched pita. The biggest item on the menu is the “Big Fatty” – a super-sized traditional gyro that weighs in at about 4.5 pounds, three of which, alone, consists of the meat. If consumed within an hour, the winner gets the meal for free, as well as a T-shirt and their picture placed on the Wall of Fame by the entrance. Should the challenger fail, however, he or she gets their picture placed on the Wall of Shame by the restrooms, and has to pay $29, the cost of the meal. Cranberry Township branch manager Evelyn Rinaman said the challenge was the brainchild of Ference and Kamouyerou, and has been a part of the company for several years. Rinaman said during her time as manager of the Cranberry Township branch, the amount of people who successfully defeated the “Big Fatty” has so far been slim. “I’ve been working in the business for two years, and have
had many a challenger, but only one, so far, has succeeded at our store,” Rinaman said. “No one has ever completed the challenge since January of 2011.” Only feeling a little intimidated by that bit of news, I had Rinaman describe the process of making the “Big Fatty.” “[The “Big Fatty”] is the equivalent of about six or seven gyros,” she said, gesturing the approximate size, “so we take a pizza pan, we put it on a scale, measure it to zero, put three pitas on the pan and measure it back to zero. Then, we add meat until the scale reaches three pounds, and then we add on the rest of the toppings.” Feeling confident at the time, I told her that I was ready for the challenge. But then, she handed me a waiver to sign. By signing this waiver, I agreed to the terms that responsibility for my sickness, injury or death was not that of the restaurant’s, but my own. Feeling like I had just made some sort of deal with the devil, I promptly took my seat and began to wait. Several minutes later, the moment I was waiting for had come – the “Big Fatty” was placed before me. SEE OVER , PAGE C-4
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Campus Life Editor Andy Treese gets ready to take the first bite into the “Big Fatty" challenge at My Big Fat Greek Gyro in Cranberry Township, PA.
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Taking on the "BIg Fatty"
In the "Big Fatty," three pounds of meat alone make up the bulk of the gyro.
Andy Treese, Campus Life Editor, took on the 4.5 pound "Big Fatty" at My Big Fat Greek Gyro in Cranberry Township.
With 14 minutes left in the challenge, Treese accepted that victory was out of the question, but said he'd fight to the end.
Above: My Big Fat Greek Gyro in Cranberry Township is known for the "Big Fatty" challenge. Right: Scan this QR code with your smartphone to see the video of Andy attacking the "Big Fatty!"
PHOTO PAGE BY LIANA PITTMAN
When time had run out, Treese acknowledged defeat by planting his face in the leftovers before him.
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“Hunger Games” merchandise a huge hit
Katie Ellis "ROCK'n Fashion" America is feeling the effects of “The Hunger Games” pandemonium that was unleashed over the weekend, as the movie debuted domestically to a $155 million opening weekend, while worldwide sales reached a total of $214 million. With the buzz surrounding the blockbuster film, companies are massproducing merchandise and apparel in support of this year’s biggest film. Everything from pillowcases to laptop decals to T-shirts supporting District 12’s heroes are being sold as the hype surrounding the movie increases every day. If you’ve already seen the movie and want to go again, or are planning on going for the first time in the coming weeks, be sure to pick up the replica arena jacket and training shirt to support your favorite tribute. Both pieces are shockingly accurate representations of what Katniss and Peeta wear as they train for the games and what they wear into the arena. The training shirt retails for $59.99 while the arena jacket retails for $149.99 on Amazon.com. These items
are sure to impress your friends as you proudly step foot into the movie theater ready to enter the “games.” Can’t get enough of the movie’s leading men? Then run, don’t walk, to the nearest Hot Topic to get yourself a T-shirt adorned with a picture of Josh Hutcherson as the lovable Peeta and Liam Hemsworth as Katniss’s best friend, Gale. Both shirts can be purchased for a reasonable $22.50. The retailer of all things pop culture also sells shirts adorned with the face of the film’s heroic leading lady for the same price. Among the other items the store sells are “Hunger Games” themed watches, the China Glaze Capitol Colours collection, and the Mockingjay pin worn by Katniss in the arena. This accessory can be purchased for around $13. Even toy giant Mattel is getting in on the action, with the announcement that they will be releasing a Katniss Everdeen Barbie doll later this year. It has become quite an honor for a celebrity or a character to have their likeliness turned in to America’s most famous doll with Barbra Streisand and Bella Swan from “Twilight” getting the honor in 2010. The Katniss doll can be expected to retail for around $30, comparable to the price of the latest Bella doll available for purchase earlier this year. “There’s an app for that!” The popular phrase can also now be used in association with this year’s biggest blockbuster, with the release
of the “Hunger Games: Girl on Fire” game. Created by Lions Gate Films Inc., fans of the movie can play as Katniss as she defends herself from Tracker Jackers and ventures into the woods of District 12. The game has an extras section where you can buy tickets, watch the trailer, and become a citizen before going to see the movie. It’s available for free on the App Store. The marketing for this movie has reached such a high level that gyms in Philadelphia and New York have created a workout routine fit for a tribute. The routine, which involves a series of characterdriven exercises, is called “Train Like a Tribute.” Participants are able to try an exercise called “Katniss Killers,” where you can put your archery skills to the test. The person who does the best in the class receives a Mockingjay pin as a welldeserved reward. “The Hunger Games” trilogy has the potential to become a major marketing giant over the course of the next few years, as “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay” are released to the public. After a record-setting debut weekend at the box office, the expectations are high as Lions Gate continues to market what is sure to be a highly successful franchise. From the looks of things so far, the odds are definitely in their favor. Katie Ellis is a freshman journalism major and a regular contributor to The Rocket.
Ask Ana "Ana Graham" Dear Ana, How do you tell a coworker/friend that you really don’t want them to apply to your other job? Just in the off chance they get hired and then you’ll never be able to work without seeing their face until after graduation? Jerk Dear Jerk, Does this friend of yours need another job? If he/she does, then stop being a jerk about it because friends don’t let friends be broke. If your friend is broke, then he/she will probably ask to borrow money off of you, and that’s a worse possibility. Are you really that heartless, or do you really dislike this person so much that you’d want to prevent them from being employed? But, considering that this coworker/”friend” may, in fact, be unbearable to be around, I suggest that continually talk about the awful aspects of the job. Don’t make it look like you
hate it so much that you’ll quit, though, because then he/she will definitely go for the job if there’s a soon-tobe opening. Also, bring up around this person a recent round of hirings. Even if this is a big fat lie, it’ll make him/her believe that there is very little possibility of getting hired, and then he or she’d be less likely to apply. Dear Ana, When do you think we’ll be able to wear summer clothes again? NEVER
got an apartment and car without their permission, and they were obviously mad. The y exp e ct me to live with them after I graduate, and my mom even seriously says that she plans on me living with them until I get married. I’m not a minor anymore and I want to enjoy life, but I feel like they’re always trying to keep me trapped. They call every single day. What can I do to get them to cut the cord? Growing Up
Dear NEVER, Hi, you must be new here. Slippery Rock doesn’t typically get warm until finals week – the week no one can enjoy it. The little enjoyment we had last week was just a fluke. Sure, we’ll be having higher temperatures again, but they’ll be coupled with torrential rainfall and bitter winds. My best bet is probably the day before your big final exam or project, because being in this town for four years has left me bitter and cold, in every sense of the word.
Dear Growing Up, Cut the cord yourself. If they keep calling and you don’t want to answer, then don’t answer the phone. Call them when you want. Hav i n g a c a r a n d apartment has already assisted in you gaining significant independence. Don’t feel like you have to compromise when you have transportation to leave a fight and a place to stay. It will be a tough and painful break, but if they wish to maintain a relationship with you they will be willing to compromise with you as equal adults.
Dear Ana, I feel like my parents will never let me leave the nest.In the past year I’ve
“Ana Graham” is a senior public relations major and a regular contributor to The Rocket.
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Over 100 challengers lose to "Big Fatty" since inception Continued from Page C-1
My strategy was simple, yet visually disgusting – to disregard the use of the provided plastic silverware, attack the mountain of meat and toppings with my bare hands and eat at a quick and consistent pace, with intermittent pauses to sip water. Deciding not to waste any more time, I grabbed a big handful of the meat and quickly took my first bite. As I hastily grabbed handful
after handful of meat and toppings, I wished to myself that I could slow down time so I could fully enjoy the rich, savory flavors of each bite. Before I knew it, I had downed about a pound-and-a-half of the “Big Fatty” in 10 minutes. Things were looking good, and my audience was impressed as I kept pressing forward. It was then and there that I made my first mistake. As I was off to a good start, I decided to slightly slow my pace
so I could allow more time to chew each bite. But it was by doing so that I began to take too long with chewing each bite. The clo ck cont inued to tick, and I only continued to experience increased trouble with swallowing my bites. With my mouth tired of the same taste, I switched to one of the pitas and filled it with a good portion of the meat, and with 20 minutes left on the clock, I finished the first pita.
Knowing full well that time was no longer on my side, I pressed on and continued to the second pita. Because the richness of the meat made me feel nauseous, with just under 14 minutes to go, I knew I wasn’t going to make it, but I was going to keep fighting to the last second. At this point, each bite I took seemed to last for minutes, and as I threw down the unfinished pita, my time had run out. Conceding defeat, I planted my face into the remains before me.
I had lost the challenge. When asked about her reaction each time a new challenger takes on the “Big Fatty,” Rinaman said she always feels skeptical about their odds. “It’s great to watch them try,” she said with laughter, “but we don’t see them for a while after they try it.” As I finally arrived back to my apartment after what seemed like hours, the nausea and heartburn only continued to linger. I was in for a long night.
Selling info for marketing purposes standard practice for businesses By James Meyer Assistant Campus Life Editor
Internet users might find the scrollbox disclaimer annoying if it weren’t so easy to bypass. It’s easy enough to click the box marked “I agree,” but most users may not know what they are agreeing to. Larry McIntyre, a 21-year-old senior communication major interning for the Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, believes that users being too lazy to read the disclaimer is only part of the problem. The other problem, according to McIntyre, is that the disclaimers aren’t very readable. “The disclaimer says, ‘You grant Facebook the irrevocable license with the right to sublicense in the United States and other territories any data that you input,’” McIntyre said. “What does that say? People aren’t reading them, and even if they are, they’re not understanding what it says. I don’t think privacy means not sharing anything. I think it means telling people what they’re signing up for in plain English.” McIntyre stressed that it is
important for people to understand that selling a customer’s information for marketing purposes is nothing new. “Some people get really paranoid,” McIntyre said. “I mean, if you have a magazine subscription, they’ve been selling your address to third parties for years, so it happens in other areas. It just seems like people get way too lax or way too paranoid.” Dr. John Golden, a professor of business, believes that both consumers and businesses have a responsibility to informed consent. “I think it’s okay, so long as there is a disclosure up front – a full and fair disclosure that’s obvious,” Golden said. “And by obvious, I mean it has to be written at a level that maybe an eighth grader would be able to
understand. If you do not want this information shared, there should be an ability to opt out. Obviously, there has to be some fence put around the information that’s being garnered. There shouldn’t be a blanket waiver around right to privacy.” As for the scroll-box disclaimers, Golden said that not reading the policy is a poor defense legally. “Courts have upheld those scroll box disclosures,” Golden said. “The fact that nobody reads them would probably not work as a defense. Is there an ethical duty on vendors to say, ‘now that we know practices of consumers, the disclosures should be made more obvious?’ I think there probably is, and I think Google has done that a bit.” A possible solution to consumer
protection and right to privacy touched upon in last week’s article is internet services becoming public utilities with government oversight, a solution that Dr. Golden does not agree with. “When they start regulating commerce on the Internet, that’s probably going to run into problems,” he said. “One of the best things they can do is self police. In other words, if they are getting feedback about customer concerns about privacy, they would adjust. I would not like to see regulation, and I don’t think it would efficiently work. I think the market has an intelligent way of ferreting things out on a larger scale.” Golden explained that the public, for the most part, ignored such concerns in the beginning of the internet’s development, because people were so overwhelmed with new and convenient technology. “We’re thankful for the technology and we don’t have to pay for its development,” he said. “I think that’s part of it, too. In other words, from its inception, no one really cared when Microsoft was developing Windows
and giving their software away for free. Now we sort of take that for granted. We were awed by the new technology so we gave them a longer leash.” Jason Curry, an SRU alumnus who works in the field of search engine marketing, described one of Google’s policies as a catch 22. “Google would implant a cookie into your browser to filter out bad websites,” Curry said. “Additionally, it was collecting information. So it was good and bad.” Curry said that people need to have no more concern for the Internet than for credit card companies and insurance companies, who have been in the practice of selling far more personal information than that which is collected online. “Business, in general, works on leads,” Curry said. “Leads can be gathered in a number of ways. In all reality, there’s so much out there already. All the Internet does is allow businesses to target it better.” Next week, the series will conclude with a closer look at online stalking.
Military benefits provided opportunity for higher education for some student veterans By Ekaterina Dimitrova people are basically good. Rocket Contributor
John F. Kennedy once said, “A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living.” The D epar t ment of Defense indicated in a report in January 2012 that 75 percent of all young Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 are unable to join the military because they are physically unfit, lack proper education, or have criminal records. After graduating high school, senior communicat ion major Benjamin Bergfelt served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from July 2003 until March 2008. Bergfelt, 27, said he didn’t know what he wanted to do at the time, so joining the Army became an opportunity for his future. The military offered him a job and an opportunity to live on three continents, but another benefit he said he is really proud of is graduating without debt. During his service for the National Guard, Bergfelt said he gained “a little bit of wisdom,” and real world experience. He said this helped him later on to get a greater sense of who he is and to identify the flaws in his own belief system, as well as his own weaknesses and strengths. “ The ser vice teaches you how to interact with people who are different from you,” Bergfelt said. But he said what he lost is his theological belief that
”I think that people try, but they are not basically good, [and] I think that at the end people will do whatever is in their interest,” he said. Bergfelt said there were several moments when he regretted his decision of joining the force. The first time, he said, was when he got into basic training and realized how real everything was, but the more he embraced the experience and accepted it, the better it got for him. “The military is a good thing because it teaches you to be careful what to commit to and be careful what dotted lines you sign for, because when you say you are going to do something, you have to do it,” he said. “Even if you regret it, there is no way out.” While he said his future is not clear, Bergfelt said he sees himself going back to the Army after graduation as an option, if he is unable to secure a career in his major in communication. S e n i or m a n a g e m e nt major Michael Dzon, 25, currently serves in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, but began his service in January 2004. “I was 17 years old and I wanted to blow things up, plus the money is good, plus the educational benefits because if it wasn’t for the Army, I wouldn’t be able to go to school,” Dzon said. Dzon said with his service, he gained more than he lost. He gained a lot of knowledge of things like geographical
locations, other cultures and weaponry. “Sure, sometimes there are things that you don’t want to do, but at the end of the day it is kind of like marriage – even if sometimes you are absolutely miserable, you have to stay committed and at the end, it works out,” Dzon said. As he is still in the military, Dzon has to combine his time with his service and his studies at SRU. Currently, he said it is doable because he reports to base for drills one weekend a month, but when he was deployed, he was taking two classes on base and two courses online. He said whenever he had missions, those took priority over school. Dzon said going overseas broadened his horizons, adding that people tend to be stuck in their own ment alit y ab out how people do things in the U.S. and aren’t open to the experience of how people do things differently in other cultures. “For example, in the U.S. there’s not as much of an emphasis on family or compassion as overseas, and this is something that people will bring over to this country, so I am trying to take this into account,” he said. Dzon said to deal with the fear of being killed in a war zone, soldiers just have to accept the circumstances and take their chances. “You accept it,” he said. “You go out and if you are nothing but scared of what could happen to you, you are basically set for failure.”
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