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Friday, September 23, 2011

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Volume 94, Number 4

New dining options until 'Fluh opens in spring

By Kaitlyn Yeager Rocket Contributor

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Slippery Rock University students order food at the Campus Drive Grill outside of North Hall. The Campus Drive Grill and the University Club are open to students while Weisenfluh dining hall is under renovations.

T he newly renovated Weisenfluh Dining Hall is scheduled to open for students at the beginning of the spring 2012 semester, according to Rick Bruckner, the chef manager of the University Club dining center.

“We are looking to open in January, and construction is going very well,” said Bruckner.

In the meantime, students have access to dining services located at North Hall and the Campus Drive Grill.

The University Club, on the first floor of North Hall, is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bag lunch services are also being provided at the Club all day from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Campus Drive Grill is temporarily serving breakfast items from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

One student, Mike Camera, an art major from Mohawk, Pa., is not impressed with what the Campus Drive Grill has to offer.

“It’ll do in the meantime, but I don’t want to see it next semester,” he said.

Camera said he dislikes how crowded the small area becomes around lunchtime, as well as the amount of bees swarming around him while he’s eating his breakfast or lunch.

He also said that the food at Weisenfluh was much healthier

than the choices provided at Campus Drive Grill. Other complaints include the pricing at the temporary food service.

“At Weisenfluh, $5.50 could get you as much food as you wanted.

Here it’s a sandwich,” said Camera.

You are not permitted to use debit or credit cards at either Campus Drive Grill or the University Club.

However, students around campus remain using the dining services until Weisenfluh re-opens in the spring.

“Students love it,” said Bruckner.

“We had 365 students purchase items from Campus Drive Grill on Wednesday.”

Three workers also agree that the Campus Drive Grill is providing students with what they want, since they are receiving compliments of the dining service.

Sharon Fleeger, Rami Coulter and Diane Beachem are employees from Weisenfluh that have been in charge of working the Grill for the fall semester.

“Students are happy because we have been overwhelmed with positive feedback,” Fleeger, a tenyear employee of Slippery Rock University, said. “We must be doing something right.”

Fleeger said that the most popular item is the breakfast bowl, which is served with scrambled eggs and the students’ choice of meat.

Regardless of the opinion of the temporary dining services, students will be impressed with SEE NEW, PAGE A-3

Student helps with PA flooding New law to protect underage students, promote safety

By Will Deshong Rocket Staff Reporter

Tropical Storm Lee took a devastating toll throughout parts of central and northeastern Pennsylvania during the first couple weeks of this month, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and the displacement of about 100,000 people.

The storm formed Sept. 1st in the Gulf of Mexico, but it wasn’t until a week later that heavy winds and rain resulting from the storm led to record-setting flooding in Pennsylvania and the mandatory evacuation of the city of Wilkes-Barre. Several other towns across the region were also victims of flooding and evacuation, including Harrisburg, Pittston, Tunkhannock, Edwardsville and Nanticoke.

Zack Matulevich, 21, a junior safety management major at Slipper y Rock University and member of the National Guard, was deployed to Tunkhannock for relief efforts.

“My company was helping

with relief in Wyoming C o u n t y, specifically Tunkhannock,” Matulevich said. “We got called Thursday night, the 8th. I went Friday morning.”

Over 1,200 members of the National Guard were called into relief efforts in areas experiencing flooding.

Among their responsibilities included res cue ef for ts, distribution of food and water, and to maintain order.

“My c omp any m ai n ly did security for different communities,” Matulevich said. “We had to keep away looters and rubberneckers.”

The ne ed of s e c ur ity i s i mp or t a nt i n a re a s experiencing a disaster like flooding because the rushed and hectic nature of events, p ar t ic u l arly t hat of an evacuation, leads to crimes such as theft and looting.

Par t of t h e s e c u r it y measures Matulevich was also responsible for was aiding the volunteer firefighters in their rescue efforts.

“A bi g t h i ng i n t he beginning was that we had to keep people out of their areas of operation,” Matulevich said of the rescue teams.

Along with security measures, Matulevich was responsible for relief efforts, as well.

“We w ou l d g i v e out supplies from the Red Cross,” Matulevich said. “It was mostly water and bleach to clean houses.”

Matulevich was deployed for nine days. Over that time, he worked in several areas, but spent a large portion of his time in a small community called Myo Beach in Meshoppen, Pa. “Myo Beach is a town of 30 or 40 houses along a river,” Matulevich said. “It was really messed up by the floods. The main thing I did there was checking to make sure people coming in lived there. After a couple days there though, you really started to recognize everyone.”

Like all the areas in the state affected by the flooding, which in many areas topped the marks set by Hurricane Agnes in 1972, the damage Matulevich witnessed was dramatic.

“When I first arrived, there

By Steph Holsinger Assistant News Editor

The Slippery Rock Alcohol Coalition discussed and elaborated on Pennsylvania’s Medical Amnesty Law at their meeting on Tuesday, held at the North Country Brewery.

The Medical Amnesty Law in Pennsylvania states that an individual under 21 years of age cannot be charged with underage drinking if they seek medical attention for another person, according to Windy Stafford, assistant chief of Slippery Rock University’s campus police.

In order for the law to take effect, the individual seeking the medical attention must meet certain criteria, according to Stafford.

The law applies if the person has called 911, University Police or EMS, and has been the first person to make the call.

“The person making the call to officials must give their name and stay with the intoxicated individual until the police or medical personnel show up,” Stafford said.

“This law specifically applies to the caller, not the intoxicated individual who needs medical attention.”

According to the law, the individual making the call for medical attention can still be cited with other alcohol-related charges, such as disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, with the only exception being underage consumption of alcohol.

“The individual who is in need of medical attention can still be cited for underage drinking,” Stafford said.

If a student reports the medical emergency to a community assistant, who then reports it SEE HOMES, PAGE A-2 to the police, the law does not apply.

The person must stay with a community assistant and the intoxicated individual until police or medical personnel arrive.

“Too often, students don’t notify police or bring people to the health center because they are afraid of getting cited,” Stafford said.

“This law is to fix this and prevent intoxicated individuals from being in serious danger before it’s too late.”

The best way to spread the word about this law is simply by talking about it, according to Jordan Bailley, Slippery Rock University’s SGA president, who was in attendance at the meeting.

“Students need to tell other students about this law so people get the help they need,” Bailley said.

The organization also discussed an update to the tailgating policy on campus.

Paul Novak, director of environmental health and safety at SRU, collaborated with University Police and Student Health Services to make revisions to the policy.

The university recognizes tailgating as a special athletic event, according to Novak.

“People are expected to tailgate on the premises no more than three hours before and two hours after the game,” Novak said. “Those individuals that tailgate are expected to attend the game in between.”

According to Novak, bags are now provided upon payment at an athletic event to help eliminate trash and litter left behind.

A leaflet is also provided to inform spectators about the university’s tailgating policy.

According to the policy, only beer and wine are allowed on t h e SEE TAILGATING, PAGE A-2

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Homes damaged, others destroyed Continued from Page a-1

Study Abroad Informational Meetings

Interested in traveling to new places, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures? Study Abroad is a great opportunity to do all of these things! To find out more information about Study Abroad come to an Informational Meeting, held weekly on Tuesdays 12:30pm – 1:30pm or Wednesdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Carruth Rizza Hall, Room 212.

Act now, the Application Deadlines will soon be fast approaching! Questions? Contact International Services Graduate Assistant Tess Crispin at tmc0451@sru.edu.

Second Annual Rocktober Open 2011

The second annual Rocktober Open 2011 will be held on October 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course.

The event costs $65 for an individual golfer, and $255 for a foursome. To register, or if you have any questions, contact Kris Nolt at kmn3973@sru.edu.

was only one road going into town,” Matulevich said. “The others were all flooded.”

The most dramatic result of the floods was the total destruction of many homes and buildings.

“Some people’s houses were completely condemne d,” Matulevich said. “I’m sure others are working to restore their homes even to this day, but others probably won’t even go back because of the

damage.”

The damage to the homes was more than just flooding, however.

“It wasn’t just flooding, some houses were completely gone,” Matulevich said. “Like some you’d see only stilts still standing. And people whose houses weren’t destroyed were covered in mud.”

He l p i n g o u t i n t h e disaster was an eye-opening experience for Matulevich, who had never done anything on that scale before.

“It was the first time I’ve

ever done anything like that,” Matulevich said. “It was pretty cool. I haven’t been deployed yet, so it was the most fulfilling thing in my military career. Some of my buddies worked snowstorms for a day or two, but snow isn’t anything like that.”

Whi le much prog ress was made during the time Matulevich was there, the job still wasn’t complete when he returned back home.

“When I left, another company came in to continue working,” Matulevich said.

Heart walk at SRU helps victims, and raises student awareness

Open Forum with PASSHE

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an open forum with John Cavanaugh, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, (PASSHE) on Wednesday, September 28th from 1-2 p.m. in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center.

The SRU Building Bridges Organization will be sponsoring a basketball tournament in honor of Jack Hill, Jr., on Saturday, October 1st at the ARC. The cost is 5 dollars for a team and a 2 dollar donation is recommended for spectators. All proceeds will benefit the Hill family. Any questions or concerns? Contact Diamond Rodgers at dcr8352@sru.edu.

Student Teaching Pre-Registration

Students planning on teaching during the Summer/Fall 2012 semester should pre-register for student teaching by November 1, 2011. Please see your advisor for more information.

Students must take all Praxis exams prior to student teaching.

SOL Events for September

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Tailgating is allowed, but not drinking games Continued from Page a-1

"All Black for Jack" Basketball Tournament

The Student Organization for Latinos(as)/ Hispanics and Allies, or SOL, is hosting events for this month: Monday, September 26th- “I write, therefore I am” Public lecture presented by Silvia Nanclares at the Russell Grant Alumni Lounge- 4 p.m.

Tuesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. - Creative Writing Workshop (by invitation only) Thursday, September 29th- Vamos a bailar!!! To help celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage month, Azucar, a salsa/merengue band out of Pittsburgh will be playing in the MPR on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. If you are new to salsa and merengue, come to the MPR from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for dance lessons. The event is free to the public and to the SRU community.

“There was a lot of progress made while I was there, but things were still pretty bad when I left.”

The thing that was most fulfilling for Matulevich was the ability to make a difference for people in need.

“I really felt like I was helping people,” Matulevich said of a situation that was special for him, because h i s ow n h om e tow n of Hop Bottom, Pa. was also evacuated due to the floods.

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Hope peer educators helping out at SRU's mini heart walk, where participants walk around campus, and then get their blood pressure taken.

By Rebecca Strong Rocket Contributor

Slippery Rock University just had their second year of the Mini Heart Walk.

According to Renee Bateman, the coordinator of health promotion, this event is not a formal one.

Students from SRU walked up to the tables placed in the Quad where this event was hosted, signed up for the event and then casually walked around campus.

They could walk anywhere, as long as they were walking

with purpose. These students could also go into the pavilion and have their blood pressure checked.

Mini Heart Walks are used to raise awareness of heart disease and to get the heart moving.

In the two years that SRU has done this event, there has been an average of 30 to 50 participants. Other areas such as Butler and Cranberry also host these events.

Most people prefer to go to those events since they are much larger, and since Butler has hosted them for several years.

Donations for the Mini Heart Walk come from SRU students, staff and faculty.

The proceeds go towards the American Heart Association for heart disease research. The reason this is so important to SRU students and the SRU campus is because everyone is affected by heart health.

This year’s Mini Heart Walk went great as Arty the heart, the mascot for this organization, drew attention from students, staff and anyone passing by.

C onsequently, many donated money and showed their support for this cause.

university premises during tailgating.

“No hard liquor or glass bottles are permitted, and everything must be in a can or cup,” Stafford said. “Also, vehicles are not permitted to take up more than one space, and no drinking games are permitted.”

“University police and other personnel will be patrolling the area, and anyone caught underage drinking will be arrested,” Stafford said.

“We’re always lo oking f o r i mp r o v e m e nt s a n d suggestions to the policy so we are able to make it as positive as possible,” Novak said. “We’re cracking down on this policy to provide safety for everyone.”

The purpose of the Slippery Rock Alcohol Coalition is to bring together community members and SRU staff, faculty and students to dialogue about alcohol use on campus and in the surrounding community, according to Renee Bateman, chairperson of the organization.

Meetings are held twice per semester during the academic year.

Upcoming meetings will be held on November 15 th , February 21 st and March 27 th . Meeting locations are to be decided.

SGA names two new freshmen senators, Moore and Plumberg, and commuter Schumacher

By Steph Holsinger Assistant News Editor

Two students were elected to fill the open freshmen senator positions at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday in the University Union multipurpose room.

Anthony Plumberg and Kelly Moore were elected by current senators and the executive board to serve as SGA’s freshmen senators for the 2011-2012 year. Both students felt they possessed the leadership skills that are essential to being a part of the organization. Plumberg said he had been homeschooled for his entire life and never had the chance to put his leadership skills to good use.

“I’m really interested in getting involved,” Plumberg

said. “I enjoy service projects and helping people in need.”

Moore served as student body president in high school, and she felt it was only right to get involved with SGA in college.

“I’m really looking forward to using my leadership skills in the organization,” she said. “I want to help other students and make sure their voices are heard.”

Dan Schumacher, a senior, was elected to fill the open commuter senator position.

“I do a lot of community service and work on the orientation committee, so I feel that I would be a good candidate,” Schumacher said.

Matt Cambiar, also a senior, was elected to serve as a senator for Rhoads Hall.

“I served as a senator last year, and I’ve been around SGA before,” he said. “I’m excited to see what this coming year

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SGA also nominated Desiree McKinley and Austin Hawk to represent the organization as homecoming queen and king candidates.

Jim Henry, vice president of student affairs, brought up the possibility of replacing the red benches around campus with “green” ones. If installed, the benches will be made of 100 percent recyclable material and won’t wear over time, according to Henry.

SGA will also be providing a bus trip to Butler this Saturday, Sept. 24th. The bus will run from 2 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. and will stop at the Clearview Mall and various other shopping plazas, according to Katie Campbell, vice president of campus outreach. SGA will provide this service to students once a month during the academic year.

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Police Blotter Magistrate Sept. 14th- Jessi Michelle Short, 24, of New Castle, was seen for simple assault and harassment. She was released on her own recognizance.

Sept. 14th- Luis David Leon, 21, of East Meadows, N.Y., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sept. 14 th - Jason Robert Monks, 26, of Butler, was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sept. 14 th - Steven Boyd Hunter, 18, of Grove City, was seen for two counts of DUI and one count of consumption of alcohol by a minor. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sept. 14th- Kathy Lee Davis, 56, of New Castle, was seen for three counts of DUI. She was released on her own recognizance.

Sept. 14th- Vanessa Elizabeth Morrison, 20, of Slippery Rock, was seen for theft, forgery and identity theft.

Sept. 14 th - Jason David Lechner, 39, of West Sunbury, Pa., was seen for possession of a firearm without a license and fraud. He was released on his own recognizance.

Campus Sept. 13 th - There was a report of a hit and run in the BSB commuter lot. The case is still under investigation.

Sept. 14 th - There was a report of identity theft in Building B. The case is still under investigation.

Sept. 15th- Peter J. Towner, 21, was cited for public drunkenness and resisting arrest on Maltby Ave.

Sept. 16th- Samuel Gibson, 20, was cited for public drunkenness on Kiester Road.

Sept. 17th- Angela Branduzzi, 19, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol after a traffic stop on Stadium Drive.

S ept. 17 t h - Matt he w Cortazzo, 19, Benjamin Pichette, 18, and Michael Pietrandrea, 19, were cited for underage consumption of alcohol.

Sept. 18th- Nicholas Berger, 21, was charged with public drunkenness, and Matthew Berger, 18, was cited with underage consumption of alcohol on Campus Drive.

Sept. 17th- Mary Dye, 18, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol.

Sept. 18th- Stuart Bartoshek, 18, was cited with DUI, and Cameron Smith, 19, and Clinton Pullium, 19, were cited with underage consumption of alcohol after a traffic stop on Kiester Road.

Sept. 18th- Andre Freeman, 22, was cited for DUI, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a Compiled by Stephanie Holsinger traffic stop on East Cooper St.

Slippery Rock hotel set to open in October New options at the

By Catie Clark Rocket Contributor

A new hotel is planned to open for business early next month after breaking ground four years ago.

The Marriot Fairfield Inn and Suites, of 1000 University Parkway, is set to open in early October for business.

The reason for the delayed opening date, which was originally set for Sept. 7th, is the lack of an occupancy permit.

While the hotel broke ground in 2007, it was not given a building permit until 2010 and had planned to open that February.

One of the main hold-ups for opening the hotel is that

certain permits involved with the project require that the traffic light at the intersection of Franklin Street and Grove City Road be activated, which it currently is not.

Jeff Schmitz, owner of the future Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites, said having the hotel sit vacant costs him $980 per day, in addition to $5,000 per day in labor.

According to Tammy Schaum, manager of the Fairfield Inn, the hotel has already hired Slippery Rock University students from the recreation resort management/tourism program and, in total, has 30 employees, most of which are from the Slippery Rock area.

“I’ve seen the hotel go from the ground up on the inside,” Schaum said. “The opening

date is still up in the air, but we are hoping for October 1st.”

The 75-room hotel will offer three floors featuring a meeting room, 23 suites and 52 rooms. Some attractions included are an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness and recreation center.

Basic amenities the hotel features are a continental breakfast, coffee in the lobby, a concierge desk, toll-free phone calls, safe deposit boxes at the front desk and local restaurant dinner delivery.

Guest room amenities include air conditioning, an alarm clock, coffee maker/ tea service, a crib, individual climate control, an iron and ironing board, a miniature fridge, both down and foam

pillows, a pullout sofa bed and color, cable television.

There will be wireless Internet available in public areas, guest rooms and meeting rooms, and wired Internet will be available in just guest rooms and meeting rooms.

The hotel utilizes traditional check-in and checkout times, as well as express checkout alongside complimentary on-site parking.

Business services offered are copy service, fax service, network/Internet printing and overnight delivery/ pickup.

More information on booking and amenities located at the hotel can be found on Marriott’s Fairfield Inn and Suites website.

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the renovation of Weisenfluh.

“It’s moving from a dining hall to a retail atmosphere,” said Bruckner.

Deb Pincek, assistant to the vice president for student life administration, has been involved with the planning of the new Weisenfluh from the beginning. She said there will be four new restaurants that will offer a wide variety of food.

There will be an Asian restaurant called Umami, which will serve stir fry and other related dishes, a Mediterranean and Greek restaurant called Elia, the Met Grill which will serve a variety of burgers such as turkey, bison and veggie, as well as baked fries, and Agave,

an upscale Mexican food restaurant that makes its own tortillas and salsa.

Amy Kellerman, a cashier at Weisenfluh, gave details concerning the transformation of the dining center. “ The entire inside of Weisenfluh has been wiped out and there will now be conference rooms located by the windows,” said Kellerman.

Campus Drive Grill will not disappear from Slippery Rock University once Weisenfluh opens in January.

“We will move the facility to another location on campus once the 'Fluh opens, but we are not sure where it will be placed,” said Bruckner.

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Medical Amnesty Law could save lives Parties are an unavoidable part of college.

While they can definitely be fun, they can also take a turn for the worse pretty fast.

We’d be willing to bet that every reader out there knows someone, or at least knows OF someone, who has had to go to the hospital for an alcohol related issue, whether it’s alcohol poisoning or an accident caused by too much drinking.

That can often put you or your friends in a very difficult situation.

Let’s say, for example, that you’re under 21.

You’re at a par ty, drinking, and your best friend had way too much to drink. You know you have to get him or her medical attention.

But you don’t want to call the authorities or take your friend to the health center because you’re afraid of being cited for underage drinking.

O ver t he summer, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed the Medical Amnesty Bill into law.

The goal of this new law is to encourage you to get that friend the medical attention that he or she needs.

The Medical Amnesty L aw st ate s t hat an individual under the age of 21 can’t be charged with underage consumption of alcohol if they seek medical attention for another person.

So if you call 911, University Police or EMS for your friend who had

way too much to drink, you can’t be charged with an underage.

You can, however, be cited with other alcoholrelated charges such as disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, but the penalties for those are not as severe as an underage charge.

In order to be granted medical amnesty, you have to stay with your friend until the authorities arrive.

If you report it to a CA (community assistant), and the CA calls the authorities, you also have to stay.

Which, really, you should want to do anyway. This is your best friend we’re talking about.

While you can’t be cited for an underage under the Medical Amnesty Law,

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.

your best friend who needs medical attention, can.

So far, during Governor Corbett’s reign, he has made us loathe him for sharply reducing our state funding as a university. We have written only sarcastic, angry comments about him up until this point.

However, this new law has forced us to change our ways.

The Medical Amnesty Law can literally save lives, and we believe, wholeheartedly, that it will.

Students sometimes think twice about getting their friends the medical attention they desperately need because they’re too afraid of being cited themselves.

Now, that fear is wiped out.

But the only way to make

sure everyone knows about this new law is to spread the word. We’re guessing most of you had no idea this law was ever proposed, let alone that it was passed.

So tell everyone you know.

This law can only succeed in saving lives if people know about it.

Otherwise, fear of an underage citation will continue to keep students from getting the medical attention they might need.

So next time you’re at a party, make sure everyone knows about the new Medical Amnesty Law. Because if things go too far, and you’re the one in need of immediate medical attention, you wouldn’t want your best friend to think twice about calling 911.

This week’s question: What do you think of the new dining options available during the ‘Fluh renovations?

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Kristina Schwab Senior elementary education major Hometown: Smethport, Pa.

Grant Curran Freshman undeclared Hometown: Mount Vernon, Pa.

“I don’t like the University Club.

It’s smaller and has less variety than the ‘Fluh. It’s like high school all over again. But I do like the campus grill on the go.”

“I love it. I live in North and the University Club is in the building.

They seem to put a lot more effort and pay more attention to the quality of the food vs. Boozel.”

Jenny McShane Senior physical education major Hometown: Erie, Pa.

“The cart is a good idea, but it’s a little inefficient because some of the food they make takes a while and the line gets really long quickly.”

September 23, 2011

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Why a GPS is a necessary evil

A college student’s misguided tour of Pittsburgh

Nicole Crevar Dare and Share Dear Future GPS, Lately, I’ve had this idea in my head that I can find my way around without any help from the wonderful technological advances of today.

Let me elaborate. About a week ago, I was driving down to Pittsburgh to go to work. My mother mentioned something about traffic and detours, thus advising me to take the Turnpike.

But did I listen to her?

No. Instead, I continued on 79 with the invincible belief that no detour would get in my way.

Once again, I was wrong.

Rolling pavement and stoplights led me, lost out of my mind, to some back alley in Oakland.

I was terrified. The stress began to rise and I started to panic. I felt like a farm cat lost in the streets of New York.

As I continued to drive, I FINALLY found a gas station. But by then, I could not hold myself together.

I walked in balling my eyes out, mainly because I was so frustrated and infuriated with myself.

Thankfully though, a very

nice truck driver calmed me down, gave me simple directions, and offered his name and number in case I got lost again. Talk about a saint.

I gratefully hugged and thanked this kind man and continued on my way.

After a weekend of work, I ventured home the same way I had come.

Surely the detour wouldn’t be on the way back home, too. Wrong. So, so wrong.

horrible experiences, I have come to a very simple conclusion about driving.

And no, it’s not that women are bad drivers.

I should never arrogantly guess my way around, because detours can and will lead one astray. I probably should have listened to my mother’s advice, as well.

However, most importantly, a GPS would have been an enormous help.

Not all detect detours, but at

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In fact, the detour led me to some back street in Mount Washington. I took a deep breath and told myself “I can do this.” I rolled down my window and hollered out at a valet boy.

After explaining my situation, he sent me back on my way. Although, he probably just felt sorry for me.

Anyway, through two

least it would have re-routed me in the right direction.

Needless to say, my Magellan is in the mail.

See you in a few days, Nicole Crevar.

Michael Santoro Observation Station

Politics.

It’s one of the two topics that are jokingly referred to as the “don’t talk about these” topics.

More and more, that somewhat lighthearted piece of advice seems to be Have an idea for an experiment you’d like to see Nicole do? Send it to rocket.letters@sru.edu holding up.

If you want to create division in a group of people, just bring up something like the war on terror, tax cuts for the rich or the What’s even more inflating deficit. an opinion. We are not trying to attack anyone. Please disturbing, though, is when You’re likely to have about 48 percent of interpret the ad as freedom these pictures reach children. the people wholeheartedly believing one dictates — that is your right L.A. photographer Tyler thing, 48 percent of the people staunchly — just as artistic expression Shields recently did a photo trusting the opposite, and four percent that is our right. If survivors of shoot for Glee star Heather don’t really care or hold a very different, abuse interpret this ad to Morris. His webpage for the non-opposites perspective. make light of any abusive shoot begins with the words Then you have the vicious, current situation, we sincerely “Even Barbie bruises.” political climate that you and I are constantly apologize.” And Cameron Morris is depicted with a exposed to through various media types, is completely correct. It’s black eye and a polka dotted from television news to internet blogs.

Aurora Rashid perfectly within her rights 1950s dress. The photos It doesn’t seem to be dwindling, and FMLA to express herself and her range from her lounging it certainly doesn’t seem as if it will be Domestic violence and business the way she wants, on an ironing board to her overhauled.

One word that pretty much sums up violence against women but it seems as though this hands bound in the cord of are nothing to make light statement was made as an an iron. Whether or not it politics today, at least the way I see it, is of. Some advertisers of excuse toward the negative was an intentional decision division.

Never before have we seen such a split late, however, do not feel feedback the ad received, as on Shields’ part, the photos the same way. Recent ads opposed to the original goal clearly insinuate domestic in the way people come about finding a violence. There is nothing solution for a pressing issue. Instead of for businesses like suit of the photo.

Another recent example that makes the glamorization looking over facts and circumstances with companies, hair salons and photography studios of advertising gone awry of domestic violence okay, an open mind to find the best resolution have portrayed domestic can be credited to Duncan especially when the star for everybody involved, it seems politicians violence and violent acts Quinn, tailor and designer, of a television show with continue to “tow the party line.”

By that I mean answers are based on against women in an attempt who has used an ad depicting a primarily teen and young to increase revenue. While a woman clad in only her adult demographic is the what the parties strictly believe and want to shock value may be the u n d e rg a r m e n t s , l y i n g one glamorizing it. Why do perpetuate to the American public.

This is no way to arrive at a solution. driving force behind the presumably dead on the children performing Google There are many different perspectives advertisements and not these roof of a car, a well-dressed searches of their favorite TV businesses necessarily being man holding onto a suit tie stars have to be subjected and a large variety of ways to think and anti-female, the images that wrapped around her neck to images of brutality all approach a problem, so how can politicians portray violence against and staring directly into the prettied up for the sake of attempt to fix anything by sticking to one of two ways or modes of thinking? women are offensive and camera. Images such as these advertisement?

Again, we are all in support are not only unnecessary, but The answer, from my perspective, is that tasteless. of an individual’s rights of they can’t.

One advertisement for uncalled for.

The problem lies not with freedom of expression, but Besides Republican and Democrat, there the Canadian hair salon Fluid depicts a model with the artists’ rights to create the whole “rights” excuse are countless other political affiliations that an eccentric hair style such an image, but with the from these artists is ultimately are not given their say or even acknowledged sitting on a couch with a principle, or lack thereof, a whimpering cop-out when by the public.

While Independent has always been black eye, a man in a suit in creating it at all. Sarah they are slapped on the back standing behind her, holding Cameron, Duncan Quinn of the hand for crossing the a mainstream option, candidates of this a diamond necklace. Since and others like them do not lines of tasteful art. And affiliation rarely ever make it past one or when is the insinuation of simply depict actions of the desensitization and two percent of the vote when November gratuitous domestic violence violence against women, glamorization of domestic comes.

Furthermore, we’re given candidates for appropriate for a hair salon they glamorize them. To violence far crosses those ad? Salon owner Sarah plaster these disturbing lines.

Cameron told the Edmonton pictures of women being CORRECTIONS: Sept. 16 Sun, “Everyone is getting so beaten shows insensitivity to Aurora Rashid is a sophomore sensitive. Anyone who has a domestic violence and casts a English-creative writing major - The basketball tournament being held in connection or a story behind negative light on those being from New Castle, Pa. She is also honor of Jack Hill, Jr. will cost $5 per team, anything can be upset or have insensitive. the secretary for FMLA. not $10.

Nicole Crevar is a sophomore journalism major with a minor in Spanish from Mercer, Pa.

Advertisers take ‘shock value’ a little too far

this affiliation, such as Ralph Nader, who did their best work with legislation years ago.

Nader continues to run for president every four years, even though he fails to create a booming support or large number of votes.

Our one mainstream alternative is slowly being starved out.

When it comes to non-mainstream political affiliation options, things get very vast.

From the up-and-coming Tea Party to the less-governmental Libertarian, the stalwart Constitution party to the somewhat mysterious Green party, there are countless different parties that do not get their fair share of air time through various media outlets (save for the recent explosion of the Tea Party).

I bet if more people were alerted to what these parties stand for and what they’re trying to accomplish, we’d see a lot more support go from red-v.-blue to a more holistic, all-encompassing mindset.

I mean, isn’t that our goal?

To bring together all ideas and viewpoints to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution?

This doesn’t seem to be the trend that we are following today.

We can all remember the large division the George W. Bush presidency brought us, with some claiming Bush was handling things correctly and others claiming he had no idea what he was doing.

It really didn’t seem as if anybody was dissecting individual issues with a pro-and-con mindset. The same thing is happening under the Barack Obama administration, with some saying President Obama is spending wildly and putting us in an irreversible debt and others saying he is enacting much needed programs and initiatives for America.

Also, the viciousness of attacks aimed at both of these presidents just seems to be increasing, as if either one isn’t a human being worthy of respect and dignity.

When will we lay down our partisan politics in favor of our logical minds to enact smart solutions and answers to questions that continue to plague our society?

We all make up America whether you come from a red state or a blue state.

The only thing division brings to politics is a spirit of competitiveness against your fellow man, which only leads to bitterness, frustration and anger.

We shouldn’t approach politics like a football game with whoever scores the most being the winner.

Whenever this happens, we lose camaraderie, we lose morale and we lose what makes America great.

Michael Santoro is a junior public relations major from Pittsburgh, Pa.

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To d a y ' s Birthday (09/23/11). This day is for you, wrapped in a red ribbon.

Your easygoing nature is contagious, which makes you new friends or just keeps the old ones. Balance comes more easily. You're getting smarter, and education looks good on you. You create your own destiny. Use your artistic flair.

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 9 -- There's a serenity about you that's attractive. Contribute to your family. Accept circumstances as they are, and be an unstoppable proponent of love.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- The next two days are good for making changes at home. Put in the extra effort for improved output. Friends are happy to help. Whistle while you work, and the love grows.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Acceptance

and ease rule the day. Get involved with studies and projects that require keen concentration; you've got it in spades. Finish up old business to make room for new.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You're entering a prosperous phase.

Don't fritter it all away. This next month you earn greater perspective, seeing all sides of issues. Use this to grow and get your house in order.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You're in charge and looking good.

Unleash your brilliance.

Follow a strong leader (or be one). Respectfully let others know what you want. Always say "thank you."

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Follow-up and completion are key for the next two days. You get farther than expected, and friends help. Take action to forward a brilliant idea.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is an 8 -- You're the life of the party now. Get together with friends to create new possibilities. What do you have to offer? What can you invent together? Make music.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Assume more

responsibility for the next few days, and don't expect it to be effortless. However, you're gaining lost of brownie points. Add a smile and some elbow grease.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Go for what you believe to achieve it now. Don't despair if the road to success has a few potholes, at least you're on the right road. Aren't you? Question your presumptions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Now's a good time to reaffirm a commitment (romantic or otherwise). Discover the freedom of knowing where you're going, or at least knowing who you are.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- A partner comes to your rescue when you find yourself lost. Focus on abundance, balance and unity. A tiny bit of frivolity would be okay ... fresh flowers?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Time to put on those work gloves and start digging for buried treasure. It requires effort, but you're being extremely productive now. It's closer than you think.

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Volleyball undefeated through 14

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Senior middle hitter Lisa Bakaitis has 75 total kills this season as the Rock continues its winning streak. The Green and White are one victory away from tying the school record for most consecutive victories in a season.

By Tim Durr Sports Editor

Winning 14 games in a row in any sport is never an easy task, let alone winning the first 14 games to start a season. That’s exactly

what the Slippery Rock women’s volleyball team has accomplished to start the 2011 season.

Junior opposite Sarah Cadwallader said that the new players who came on the team helped to light

a fire under the returning players to play better. “ T h e f re s h m e n put pressure for us to play better,” Cadwallader said.

“That, along with utilizing the setters better, has helped us to be successful

early this season.”

The 14-0 start is the best in SRU history and the Green and White are one win away from tying the all-time consecutive wins record in school history.

“I think it’s doable,”

Cadwallader said about tying the school record.

“We’ve struggled with some PSAC teams the past few years but I think they’re beatable this year.”

SRU opens Pennsy lv an i a St ate Athletic Conference play tonight at Mercyhurst College at 7:00 p.m. followed by a match on Saturday against Gannon University at 2:00 p.m.

Cadwallader thinks that this weekend’s tests in the PSAC-West will be difficult but feels that SRU can play its game and be successful.

“This weekend will be a difficult task for us,” Cadwallader said. “If we can hang with Gannon on defense, we’ll have a chance to get our offense together and win.”

The Rock has shown a strong increase in its performance this season after finishing last year with an 8-21 overall record and 5-14 Pennsy lv an i a St ate At h l e t i c C on fe re n c e record.

Head coach Laurie L ok ash c re d it s ne w additions and overall better play by the team as the reason the team has won 14 straight.

“New personnel has been good for the team,” Lokash said. “We’ve played better as a team and been much more competitive.

Our second team has played better than our first team in some practices.”

SRU won its 14th straight g a m e Tu e s d ay n i g ht against the University of Charleston (W.Va) in a 3-0

victory. The Rock won the first set by a 26-24 score, which was the closest game out of the three matches.

The Rock won the second and third set by finals of 25-11 and 25-9.

Senior outsider hitter Kaylee Smith was close to recording a double double, led the match with 16 kills and added nine digs.

Freshman outside hitter Kristy Lake, who was last week’s PSAC athlete of the week, had nine kills and 11 digs, just missing her chance at a double double.

Cadwallader contributed nine kills to the effort and junior middle hitter Hayley Wilson chipped in with four kills and five blocks.

The Rock ended its three-match losing streak to Charleston and tied the all-time series between the schools at 5-5.

This season, the Green and White have 549 kills compared to its opponents 329 kills, which gives SRU an 11.9 kill per set ratio and has allowed its opponents to have a 7.2 ratio.

The Rock also has 2.44 aces per game average which leads the PSAC conference, along with the best oppent hitting percentage at .112.

As the season continues, Lokash is looking to keep the team even keel and to play each match like it’s the first match of the season.

“We have to continue to approach each match like we’re 0-0,” Lokash said.

“It’s extremely tough and we can’t take any matches off. We have to maintain our confidence throughout the season.”

Green and White look to rebound at home SRU opens PSAC play against IUP

By D.J. Vasil

Rocket Contributor

It’ ll be a whiteout Saturday night as Slippery Rock football opens up Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play against Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

IUP brings in a 2-1 record as they come off of a loss to No. 4 ranked Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Offensively, coach Mihalik is looking for a more balanced attack against a bit of an undersized front seven for IUP. “We want to be more balanced against IUP by first establishing the run,” Mihalik said. “Hopefully we can be just as effective in the passing game as we are the run game.”

Quarterback Cody Endres is making his first start against IUP and is excited for the rivalry.

“IUP is a big week,” Endres said. “We need to focus on what we do well and that is keep a balanced

attack. They are a bit undersized up front but they make up for it in speed and defensive scheme.”

O f fe ns i ve l y, IUP brings in the conference’s leading rusher in junior running back Harvie Tuck. Coach Mihalik classified Tuck as a dual threat back as he catches a lot of balls, as well.

“Tuck is a physical runner and an ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET wide receiver Geron James breaks away down the sideline against Cheyney University Saturday Sept. 10 a g g re s s i v e o n e ,” Senior at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

Mihalik said. “He will IUP also has one of the top key role in stopping Barnes. students against Cheyney pound at you and also “If we do what we are was a great showing and has the ability to catch the receivers in the conference in Terril Barnes who is a big supposed to do, we can he is hoping to see a great ball out of the backfield.”

A key player in stopping physical receiver at 6 feet 2 shut down anyone,” Watters turnout for Whiteout Night said. “Our defensive line against IUP. Tuck will be linebacker inches and 210 pounds.

“I would like to send a “He is their big play guy,” and linebackers get a lot of Zach Sheridan.

“We know they are a Mihalik said. “They like pressure on the quarterback special thank you to all of running team and we have to use him on screens and and that makes our job in the student body for their attendance and the noise done a good job in stopping reverses and get him the ball the secondary a lot easier.”

Slippery Rock will host they made in the game the run this year,” Sheridan deep downfield.”

Safety Brandon Watters, Clarion University next against Cheyney,” Mihalik said. “We are changing up our front to help stop Tuck who has had a good start to Saturday at 6 p.m. to said. “We really need the student body to be loud and this week. He’s a tough back the season and heads into continue conference play.

Coach Mihalik said that crazy Saturday for Whiteout that loves to run north and the conference opener with two interceptions, will play a the fan support from the Night against IUP.” south.”

WCU gives Rock first loss of 2011 campaign

By D.J. Vasil

Rocket Contributor

Missed opportunities and penalties hurt Slippery Rock football as West Chester handed SRU its first loss of the season, 2013.

The Rock was penalized 11 times for 102 yards, and according to head coach George Mihalik, that hurt the Green and White the most on Saturday’s game.

“Having 11 penalties makes it hard to win,” Mihalik said. “It was a combination of dropped passes, missed tackles and mental mistakes. Add them all up and we come out on the losing end.”

Quarterback Cody Endres was 29-47 for 242 yards and one touchdown, but was also intercepted three times.

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Rock drops third straight to ranked opponent

By Tim Durr Sports Editor

Wit h it s on ly t wo losses this season coming against nationally ranked opponents, Slippery Rock men’s soccer looked to change that as they faced off Thursday night against No. 6 ranked Mercyhurst College.

In a tie game in the final minute of play, SRU gave up the game-winning goal to Mercyhurst as Fernando Martinez sent a shot from 35 yards out that snuck past junior goalkeeper Timothy White.

The scoring started for SRU in the 17th minute when freshman forward Christopher Davis scored a goal and was assisted by White.

As the first half was closing out, Mercyhurst responded with a header from Patrick Gehring on a free kick.

The Lakers controlled corner kicks in the first half with a 4-0 margin and led SRU 13-9 in shots for the first half with five on goal to the Green and White’s three.

Heading into Thursday's game, White said that SRU had to focus on playing its style of game and not allowing the Lakers to force them into playing the way they want.

"We have to play our style," White said. "We have to come out aggressive and not allow them to change

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Senior forward Kenneth Fultz and junior midfielder Cody Clark fight off a West Chester University defender on Sept. 10. Fultz has a goal and an assist this season and has taken 16 total shots.

the way that we play. We have to play hard if we want a chance to win the game."

The Rock came close to get the victory in the 71st minute when Clark took a shot that was saved by the Mercyhurst goalkeeper.

The Green and White were outshot by the Lakers, 20-10 in the game and controlled corner kicks 7-3.

The Rock had 18 fouls while Mercyhurst had 16 fouls in the game.

Senior defender Alex Swartz led the team with two shots against the Lakers.

White looked back on the close losses against ranked teams and said that it was mental mistakes that led to the losses by SRU. O n S atu rd ay, R o c k s ophomore midf ielder

Frank Maiolo scored his first career goal, which turned out to be the g ame w i n ne r ag ai nst Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

The goal was registered in the 59th minute of play after Maiolo received a pass from Davis.

The win for SRU meant something special to the returning players on the squad, according to White.

“It was a satisfying victory for the returning players,” White said. “There was some bad blood after last year’s loss. We played well against Ship and had some opportunities to score four or five goals.”

White earned the shutout in goal after recording three saves. The Green and White finished the game with an advantage in every statistical category with a

17-15 edge in total shots, a 9-3 margin of shots on goal and a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.

The Rock had 12 fouls in the game while Shippensburg had 18 fouls.

Freshman for ward Stephen Donnelly highlighted the offensive att ack for SRU w it h five shots, while junior midfielder Cody Clark had four shots.

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Rock played to a scoreless draw against Mercyhurst College.

The match was called due to heavy lightning and storms predicted to happen the rest of the night.

The tie brings the Green and White's record to 3-2-2 overall, and 2-1-2 in PSAC competition.

The Rock appeared to be the dominant team in the first part of the game, controlling the ball for most of the first half, before having the game called due to weather. The Lakers had a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal, but the Rock held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Buckenheimer, sophomore Kara Mullins and senior Alyssa Barrett each had two shots a piece on goal.

Junior forward Erin Storck said the team needs to focus on completing the chances that they get each game.

"The biggest obstacle we have right now is finishing the opportunities we're creating in front of goal," Storck said.

"We're going to overcome this by passing the ball quickly, maintaining composure in front of goal and ultimately putting the ball in the back of the net."

Herlihy said everyone on the team is stepping up and putting everything they have into each game.

"It's a collective team effort.

With a small squad this year, it's important that everyone does the best they can each game, and they all have been."

The Rock will travel to Kutztown on Saturday afternoon to take on the Golden Bears.

Women's soccer shuts out Shippensburg, 1-0

Freshman forward Lucy Hannon battles for a loose ball against a West Chester University defender. Hannon has three goals and one assist on the season.

By Madeline Williams season-high of eight saves in Assistant Sports Editor

The Slippery Rock women's soccer team defeated Shippensburg University 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, picking up a PSAC victory.

Sophomore Stephanie Buckenheimer scored the lone goal in the 36th minute of the first half, off a pass from freshman Nicole Krueger.

Although Shippensburg held an 18-7 advantage in shots and an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal, the Green and White's rock solid defense discouraged the Lady Raiders' offensive efforts.

Junior Dana O'Neill had a

goal, to earn the win for the team and secure the shutout.

Head coach Noreen Herlihy was happy with the team's efforts on Saturday, but thinks there are still some aspects of the game that they can work on.

"We had many early opportunities in the game that we didn't capitalize on," said Herlihy. "It was 1-0 in the first half and our legs were tired, but our attitude was still excellent and so was our determination to win the game. We're just going to continue to improve during practice and take it one game at a time."

On Wednesday evening, the

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Cross Country teams finish second Field hockey winless

By Bill Kostkas Rocket Contributor

Slippery Rock University’s cross country team received two secondplace victories in its first home match of the season in t he Mack C o op er Classic.

The men’s 8,000-meter event was only a two-horse race. The Green and White finished with a total of 34 points, which was just three points off of Carnegie Mellon University’s total of 31 points.

The next closest team to the Green and White was Indiana University of Pennsylvania (73 points).

The women’s 6,000-meter event had IUP finishing the day atop the field with 35 points. The Green and White and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania followed the Crimson Hawks with scores of 53 and 65, respectively.

Head coach John Papa said that he was excited

about the performances of both teams.

“In a sense, the men were closer to winning,” Papa said. “I was excited about our ladies too. They’re zeroed in on IUP. They’re a good team. We think we’re going to run with them on the same level very soon.”

S o p h o m o r e Tr a v i s Arrigoni finished third (25.56) for the men, but was leading the pack for the majority of the race until IUP s ophomore Victor C ostello and Carnegie Mellon junior Evan Gates passed him down the stretch.

Papa said that the end of the race was a good learning experience for Arrigoni.

“He did the work, so to speak,” Papa said.

“It’s easier to focus on someone’s back and let them do the work. He got some good experience in front.”

The Green and White placed four more runners

in the top 15. Junior Alex Koksal was fourth (26:05), sophomore Morgan Elliott was sixth (26:28), sophomore Michael Beegle was 11th (26:48) and freshman Chris Grooms was 12th (26:49).

Papa said that Koksal had a very good race, as well.

“Alex was in the mix too,” Papa said. “He faded towards the end, but he was mixing it up a good bit.”

Papa went on to explain how great the race was overall.

“It was a tight race,” Papa said. “There was some place changing as the event went on. I was excited about how our guys ran.

The best is yet to come.”

Elliott was pleased with the team's efforts.

"I'm pretty happy with how the race went," Elliott said. "The freshmen ran a good first 8K and got a feel of how it's run. I'm looking forward to the rest

of the season and seeing e ve r yon e r u n f a ste r times."

Junior Stephanie Case not only brought home the top finish for the women’s team, but had the second-best mark of anyone in the Green and White.

Case rounded out the top five, recording a time of 23:26.

Freshman Janine Powis and junior Becky Belding placed ninth and 10th, respectively, with times of 24:01 and 24:03.

Case thinks the team still has a long way to go.

"Everyone is stronger than we were last year, but we still have a long way to go in order to get where we want to be," Case said. "Even though we've improved, a lot of other teams did too, and we need to be above them."

The Green and White’s next meet is tomorrow in Lock Haven for the Lock Haven Invite at 10:30 a.m.

Rock looks to build off close loss at WCU

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I don’t think we are too discouraged,” Endres said.

“They were a good team, but we beat them in every statistical category.”

Senior wide receiver Devin Goda had 11 receptions for 103 yards, his best game, statistically, this season.

“I was in the zone last week, I was on top of my game,” Goda said. “It

would have felt better if we won, but I’m looking to build off last week and keep on track this week against IUP.” The Rock defense was overshadowe d by t he loss as they held WCU to 221 yards of offense and registered three sacks.

The defense has been solid so far this season with 23 tackles for loss and nine sacks for a total of 80 yards.

The Green and White defense also have three interceptions this season for a total of 88 yards.

The R o ck's p assing defense has been its strong suit, allowing just 74 yards per game.

O verall the defens e leads the PSAC in scoring defense and yards allowed with 11.3 points per game and 173.3 yards per game allowed.

Satterfield is fifth in the

PSAC with 95.3 yards per game.

Overall, the Rock offense has also been solid so far this season and is ranked fourth in the PSAC in scoring offense with 39.3 points per game this season. Slippery Rock will host Indiana University of Pennsylvania Saturday at Mi ha li k- Thomps on Stadium at 7 p.m. to open up Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play.

in conference play

By Madeline Williams Assistant Sports Editor

The Slippery Rock field hockey team was kept scoreless on Wednesday afternoon as they fell 0-3 to fellow PSAC school, Mercyhurst College. Their record now stands at 1-7 overall, and 0-2 in PSACWest competition.

Freshman Kaili Simmons an d ju n i or G abr i e l l e Malishchak were each credited with one shot a piece in the loss.

The Lakers outshot the Rock 6-2 and also held a 7-4 advantage in penalty corner kicks. Freshman goalie Allie Kirsch made three saves in goal.

Kirsch says there is a lot of pressure stepping into such a big position as a freshman.

"Well, it's definitely tough," Kirsch said. "The pressure is really on, but I've got a great team and I know they all have my back, and that really helps the transition as a freshman."

Junior Teresa Elliott says that the season hasn't quite started the way they wanted, but they're making necessary changes to move closer to their playoff goal.

"We've gotten off to a rough start," said Elliott.

"We're a young team with 14 freshmen, so it's taken us a while to get used to each other's style of play.

Our season is far from over, though. We start

PSAC-West competition this week, and hopefully we'll earn some wins and secure a spot in the playoffs, which has been our goal since the beginning of the season."

He a d c o a ch Ju l i e Zoolkoski-Swiney is impressed with the efforts of the freshman class this year.

“It’s a tough transition for the freshmen to make, but there are a handful of girls who are making solid contributions to the team, including the two freshmen goalies (Kirsch and Courtney Lee),” said Zoolkoski-Swiney.

Coach Zoolkoski-Swiney says that the team has been making many adjustments and improvements to prepare for their upcoming matches.

“We’ve been working on team unity and growing toget her as a te am,” Zoolkoski-Swiney said.

“We’ve just been pounding away at the basics and tr ying to bring it all together to score goals.”

The Rock hopes to pick up their first PSAC-West victory of the season today as they take on Seton Hill at home.

The Green and White wil also look for its first goal in its past four games as it has been outscored 14-0 in those games and given up 25 goals on the season, compared to scoring only six goals this year.

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President and CEO of WordWrite Communications Paul Spuriga spoke to students Wednesday evening about the impact of social networks on the job market, and how one can use social media to his or her advantage.

Social media helps to create job opportunities President of WordWrite Communications speaks on modern networking experience

By Rebecca Marcucci Rocket Contributor

It is no surprise that Facebook is a tool used by millions to update statuses, ‘like’ a friend’s photo or “creep” on the newsfeed. Not only are its users killing time through social networking, they are finding substantial job opportunities.

Paul Furiga, president and CEO of WordWrite Communications centered in Pittsburgh, said he fully believes in these social media efforts.

Furiga’s seminar, entitled ‘Social Media: The New Engine of PR,’ was held Wednesday evening in the Eisenburg auditorium, and was sponsored by SRU’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) as part of their Distinguished Speakers Series.

Furiga, a firm believer in public relations efforts through social media websites, said he has witnessed public relations develop firsthand through his two decades of experience in the field.

“I have faith in the economy,” Furiga said as he further explained this year’s current success at WordWrite Communications.

In talking about job opportunities through social media, Furiga said to stay away from using job-listing websites.

“Many people think it’s a good idea to fill out a resume on Monster.com, [but] it’s not,” he said. “You may have heard the phrase, ‘It’s all about who you know.’ That’s not true either. It’s all about who knows you. This is all done through networking.”

Furiga also offered advice on how students could better prepare themselves for the ever-changing job market.

“Learning happens outside of the classroom, as well as inside,” he said. “Life experiences feed curiosity, so try new things.”

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Kevin "The Food Dude" Roberts gave a presentation on healthy cooking on a college budget Monday night. Roberts is the author of two cookbooks, frequent television and radio speaker, and owner of four sports bars. The presentation, coordinated by University Program Board, included free samples of food, hot sauce, and ginger and honey tea.

Celebrity chef cooks for students in MPR, gives tips on eating healthier foods at school

By James Meyer

Assistant Campus Life Editor

Free food is an effective way to gather a crowd of college students on a Monday night.

Kevin Roberts, also known as “the Food Dude,” gave a presentation at SRU’s University Union Monday night, combining free food samples, flying hot sauce, and tips on how to make healthy meals and snacks on a college budget.

“Unfortunately, we live in a fast food society where no one’s cooking anymore,” Roberts said. “I come from a health, nutrition and kinesiology background.

So, I’m showing you cool foods to eat that are healthy, but also cheap, simple and tasty. It’s all based on my first cookbook, ‘The Munchies.’”

Slippery Rock University was one of many stops

on Roberts’ campus tour. The event was coordinated through the Slippery Rock University Program Board (UPB).

Vice President of Speakers for UPB, Rebekah George, said Roberts’ agent contacted UPB about setting up Monday night’s event. “[Roberts] was really nice to work with, very easy going, very laid back,” George said.

Roberts, a national radio and television personality, is the owner and executive chef of four sports bars and the author of two cookbooks. He is also the national spokesperson for Frank’s Red Hot. After the presentation, many students left with free bottles of Frank’s Red Hot, which he gave as prizes to encourage audience participation.

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National Recovery Month observed by SRU to raise addiction awareness

By Courtney Tietje Rocket Contributor

September is the end of summer, the beginning of fall, and is also a reminder of the tragic events that have affected the U.S. But the month is also a sign of hope for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.

September is National Recovery Month (NRM).

Recovery Month celebrates those who are in recovery for substance abuse and t h e c ont r i but i on s of their treatment and care providers.

According to the NRM website, Recoverymonth. gov, t h e pu r p o s e of recover y month is to

help spread the positive message that behavioral health is essential to a person’s overall health, that prevention works, that treatment is effective, and that people can and do recover.

M a r y B e t h Hu b e r, graduate assistant in the Slippery Rock University Counseling Center, located in Rhoads Hall, lists just some of the effects of drug and alcohol use.

“It can certainly affect [students’] ability to do their best in school,” Huber said. “Any kind of law difficulty can affect their ability to pursue the career that they want. It can affect friendships. It can affect physical health and the ability [for a student] to

perform their best and to just feel their best from day to day.

"It can pretty much affect just about every aspect of a student’s life.”

Huber said abuse and addiction of substances doesn’t just affect students, but the Slipper y Rock community altogether.

“In general, whenever students are experiencing difficulty in any area of their life, drugs and alcohol abuse being one, the whole community can suffer,” she said.

Renee Bateman, coordinator for health promotion, said she has heard how substance abuse can affect more than just those who use drugs and alcohol.

“Maybe you’re someone who is being responsible and not drinking, but your friends are and then you’re responsible for getting them back to their room and taking care of them,” Bateman said. “It can cause conflict with roommates or friends or people you’re in relationships with.”

D r. C h r i s C u b e r o, licensed counselor and director of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Program (AODP), st ress es t he difference between use and addiction.

“From what I’ve seen, there is a social aspect to the use of alcohol and sometimes drugs,” Cubero said. “Sometimes students get carried away, and sometimes it’s less of a

social thing and more of an issue for some. That’s w h e re a d d i c t i on c an occur.”

Whether students have problems with use, abuse or addiction, that’s where Dr. Cubero, the SRU Counseling Center, and the AODP come in. The goal of AODP is to “support and encourage healthy choices concerning the use of alcohol and other drugs while promoting a safe, healthy, and learningconducive environment,” according to Cubero.

Cubero said ever y case is different, and therefore, is treated on an individualized basis.

But for those dealing with addiction or problems with drug abuse, he said

action should be taken right away.

“Seek help - help is available,” he said.

Cubero said friends of those dealing with addiction need to continue to be supportive and direct them to places like the Counseling Center or other groups within the community, such as Alcoholics’ Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Hub er said he recommends approaching the person.

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TV actresses arrive at Emmy's in red gowns, off-white dresses The Best and Worst-Dressed Celebrities

Katie Ellis "ROCK'n Fashion"

Sunday night in Los Angeles, television’s finest stars stepped out for the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

There was no shortage of glitz and glamour from television’s leading ladies who stepped out dressed in designs from Hollywood’s favorite designers from the likes of Marchesa to Oscar de la Renta.

Red gowns, sparkling floor-

length numbers and dazzling off-white dresses were three of the biggest trends on the red carpet.

The red carpet’s first arrival was none other than “Glee” diva, Lea Michele. Marchesa exclusively dressed the starlet for the evening’s festivities in a radiant, red gown. The dress’ best feature was not its rosette-clad shoulders, but its

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Among the celebrities in attendance at the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards was "Vampire Diaries" actress Nina Dobrev, who stepped out onto the red carpet wearing Brian Atwood pumps, a red strapless Donna Karan gown and Neil Lane jewels.

Ask Ana "Ana Graham"

Question: Dear Ana, My girlfriend insists that I not get her anything for our one-year anniversary, even saying that it will make her angry. I know girls say they don’t want their boyfriends to get them anything when they secretly do, but she seems very serious. What do I do?

A Very Lucky Man

Answer: Dear Lucky Man, Some rare gems are actually honest when they say this, and the fact that she seems serious to the verge of becoming angry leads me to believe she is one of them. So don’t get her a gift.

This may sound blasphemous, but I have a suggestion, take her out.

She seems like the kind of girl who appreciates her experiences with you more

than the material things in life, so show her a great experience.

If she’s also the other kind of rare gem that is concerned about her boyfriend spending money on her, make her a very nice dinner or take her to a park, a lake, or a place you or she finds beautiful for a picnic.

Question: Dear Ana, My obsession with a certain Canadian prog rock band (oh okay, RUSH) is slowly overtaking every aspect of my life. Should I cut back or give in and enjoy the madness?

The Girl in The Rush T-shirt

Answer: Dear Girl in the Rush T-shirt, Rush’s own Geddy Lee put it best when he said, “I have such an extreme attitude about work, where I can just completely be derelict of my responsibilities and then when I am not derelict, I am completely indulged in it. I swing pretty wildly from the two extremes.”

What I’m trying to get at is this, think of the “work” in his quote as “Rush.” If Rush is not keeping you from going to class, going to work,

showering or brushing your teeth, then you have nothing to worry about.

Your obsession isn’t about creepy things like tooth fillings or Justin Bieber, so you are socially acceptable.

If you can hold a conversation with someone without talking the whole time about the band, it’s okay if you spend your nights jamming to “Tom Sawyer” on repeat. There is nothing wrong with too much rock.

scooped back. Ms. Michele simply radiated elegance with her simplistic accessories and effortless hair-do. Her stunning ensemble puts her in the running for best-dressed celebrity of the night.

Emmy winner Gwyneth Paltrow wore a black lace Emilio Pucci top and skirt to Sunday night’s award show and definitely gave viewers a lot to talk about. Her midriff-baring gown turned heads, but not in a good way.

Although Gwyneth usually dresses to the nines, her look fell short Sunday night.

Accessorized with Neil Lane jewels and Roger Vivier heels, she put forth a valiant effort, but alas it was not enough to save her look.

Kate Winslet arrived in a red gown by designer Elie Saab.

The Oscar winner came across absolutely dazzling, but Winslet should have looked back in her fashion past to the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards and her blue Narciso Rodriguez gown.

Both dresses had equally deep plunging necklines and floorlength silhouettes with short trains. Although her look was chic, it had been done before, and needless to say, should not have been done again.

“Vampire Diaries” vixen Nina Dobrev stepped foot on the red carpet in Brian Atwood pumps and a strapless Donna Karan gown. Despite being a virtual newcomer to highprofile events, Dobrev worked the red carpet like an expert.

Her Neil Lane jewels, Judith Leiber clutch and gorgeous chestnut curls completed her breathtaking look. With this

stunning ensemble, she joins the race for the best-dressed celebrity of the night.

Best supporting actress winner Julie Bowen sparkled in her striking black and silver gown by Oscar de la Renta.

Television’s funny lady looked beautiful as she stepped on stage to accept her first, welldeserved Emmy award.

She accessorized her look with black diamond earrings, a matching bracelet and a black clutch. In this ensemble, Bowen never looked better.

“So You Think You Can Dance” host Cat Deeley came to the Emmys dressed in a Monique Lhuillier Resort gown from her 2012 collection.

Her off-white gown was adorned with gold sparkles that shone in the light as flashbulbs snapped pictures of her on the red carpet.

Gold bangles and a pewtercolored clutch accessorized her simple, yet elegant look. Her beachy waves added a bit of understated elegance to her enchanting look.

Heidi Klum broke tradition and wore a short, custom Christian Siriano dress to Sunday night’s awards show.

The model momma’s fashion risk paid off, despite her jewelry selection. The flowered earrings and ring choice did not add to her chic look, but, nonetheless, did not make it suffer. She swept her trademark blonde locks into a slicked back up-do, and stepped into Christian Louboutin snakeskin pumps for a well put together look.

In her transition from “Friday Night Lights” star to

on one perfect solution.

Is there something important he needs to tell you maybe, or perhaps an apology? There may not even be a perfect solution.

Family problems come in many shades of gray and the feelings involved only make it more difficult when there are issues. Have you ever tried talking to him calmly on the phone? If possible, and if you feel safe doing it, try to settle your dispute calmly. Listen to what he has to say and have him listen to what you have to say, but don’t be forceful

about it. I realize this option could be an impossibility, to which I suggest two more drastic measures.

If he is harassing you and you have a restraining order against him, contact the authorities. Maybe they won’t or can’t do anything, but make a complaint. Every time it happens, make a complaint and there will be a documented history of his harassment.

If he is going through your mother and grandmother, they should take action against him, as well, or else

“Charlie’s Angel’s” leading lady, Minka Kelly wore a lace, navy Christian Dior gown with minimal accessories. This look is far too matronly for the 31-year-old actress. Kelly would have done well to wear a gown in a similar fashion to Nina Dobrev’s. The gown’s long sleeves and belted waistline and her uptight up-do did not do anything for her look.

Television’s Columbian beauty, Sofia Vergara wore a custom one-shouldered Vera Length gown that accentuated her famous curves beautifully.

Her dazzling gold bangles and Colombian emerald earrings set off the coral color of her dress perfectly. Vergara’s classy look stole the show, and all eyes rested on her as she made her way down the red carpet.

The 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards not only showcased the success of television’s biggest stars and shows, but the fashion of television’s leading ladies, as well.

Nina Dobrev took the crown for best-dressed celebrity, while Minka Kelly, on the other hand, took the title of worst-dressed celebrity.

Dobrev looked absolutely breathtaking in her red Donna Karan dress and became part of fashion’s elite in her stunning ensemble. Kelly looked too old for her age and would have done well to consult with her stylist one more time before choosing the dress that helped make her the worst-dressed celebrity of the night.

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

he will have every right to call them. So I suggest you tell them to put out restraining orders, as well.

My second drastic measure, which is a lot less drastic honestly, is to convince your mother and grandmother to change their phone numbers.

It is hard to cut off all ties in these days of the Internet, but there are ways that you can make yourself harder to find.

"Ana Graham" is a senior public relations major and a regular contributor to The Rocket.

Question: Dear Ana, How do I get my dad to stop calling my mom and grandmom, as well as myself? I have a restraining order against him, so he’s been calling my mom to find out about me and she doesn’t want him to, but he thinks he has the Godgiven right to do whatever he wants.

Stalked Daughter

Answer: Dear Stalked Daughter, There are a few ways you can go about this, but never once consider it a hopeless case, or else it will become one. Because I don’t know what happened between you two and I don’t know what he is trying to get a hold of you for, it is tough for me to settle

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For a special occasion, such as an anniversary, a nice romantic night out may be a suitable substitute for material gifts.

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Roberts gives students recipe ideas for eating healthier meals Continued from Page C-1

“I’ve b e e n c o o k i n g since I was eight, and after my mom and family got out of the restaurant business, my mom became an inner city teacher for 30 years,” he said. “So I think it’s intrinsically in

me to, obviously, be a chef, but also try to hook up young adults now with … basically, gettin’ back in the kitchen and cooking something.”

Roberts’ love of hot sauce is as strong as his aversion to mayonnaise.

In his presentation, he

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded

mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

The Steps: 1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Place cream cheese into deep dish, 9-inch pie plate. Microwave 1 minute to soften. Whisk in salad dressing, Buffalo Wing Sauce and cheese until smooth.

Stir in chicken.

2. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through. Stir well. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or cut up vegetables.

Makes 3 cups spread (about 12 servings) Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 minutes until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Copyrighted by Kevin "The Food Dude" Roberts, "Munchies Cookbook"

recalled an incident from his childhood in which he decided to make his own pasta.

He didn’t know what Alfredo sauce was, but he assumed it was mayonnaise, resulting in him cooking and eating a large amount of mayonnaise on pasta.

Roberts said that, to this day, the thought of mayonnaise makes him feel sick to his stomach.

Roberts said that the biggest problems of college students’ diets include not eating breakfast, eating way too much fast food and drinking soda.

“Stop drinking soda,” he said. “It’s the number one killer right now.

Beer’s just water, hops and yeast. Soda’s got a bunch of crazy chemicals in it.

Look up aspartame. Find out what that is. Besides all the preservatives in it to give it a shelf life, you know you can use soda to clean a car battery acid.

You know they use soda to clean blood off the carpet at crime scenes. It’s pretty gnarly stuff.”

Roberts went on to warn against using margarine, other artificial substitutes and anything that has been heavily processed.

“Basically, stay away from anything that is made by a chemist in a lab,” Roberts said. “And stay away from orange cheese. You’ve never seen an orange cow walking around, have you?

The most healthy cheese for you is bleu cheese, so

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businesses to succeed, yet he compared these businesses and the pro-social media others to the analogy of a horse and buggy versus an automobile. There is no comparison on who will cover more ground.

In his pres entation, Furiga spoke about two types of people - digital natives, being younger adults, and digital immigrants, being their parents and grandparents.

Furiga made note that Generations “X” and “Y” have easily adapted to keeping up with technology, so social networking is not a problem. But it is the not-so-technologicallysavvy digital immigrants that may be lagging behind in today’s job market, according to Furiga.

Senior public relations major and president of PRSSA , Erica Siciliano, 21,

said she sees social media as a multi-purpose tool for younger generations.

“S ocial media is enhancing competition in today’s day in age,” Siciliano said. “We grew up with the Internet and we are so intelligent about social media. It’s easy to laugh at pictures on Facebook, but it is also a very useful job networking tool.”

Junior public relations major and vice president of PRSSA, Rachel Edman, 20, said that she uses Facebook in her daily life to socially network.

“Facebook spreads news across quickly to friends and family, making it a great tool for keeping in touch,” Edman said.

Furiga’s main point to be made in his presentation was that “Social media is about the conversation.”

“PR has always been a conversation,” he said.

“C o n v e r s a t i o n s w i t h

reporters lead to stories, conversations with influencers lead to public support and conversations with customers lead to sales.”

Furiga told students that according to his c o mp a ny, Wo r d Wr i t e Communications, “Good social media taps the deep and elemental human love of stories to build two-way ongoing relationships with the audiences you need to reach.”

Furiga asked students who they thought were best skilled at conversation.

He said it was not social media technology, nor was it advertising. Instead, it was public relations.

“The future of PR is an increasing need for social media savvy, fundamental understanding of conversation and a comprehensive understanding of PR tools and techniques,” he said.

Addiction counseling offered at SRU Continued from Page C-1

you want to help, rather than to punish,” Huber said.

Bateman addresses the concern of confidentiality and comfort.

“If [a student] is not comfor t able w it h t he care here on campus, we can give them resources off campus that can help them,” Bateman said.

The Counseling Center at SRU offers both individual counseling and the AODP drug and alcohol education program.

Those referred to the AODP are required to complete a one-on-one

inter vie w, a feedback meeting, whereupon the student will be able to review the results of their interview. Afterwards, they talk with the interviewer about alcohol and drugrelated concerns, and the assignment of a “choices group” workshop and/ or “s p e c i f i e d g roup” workshops.

There is also a group called the Slippery Rock Alcohol Coalition, which Huber encourages students to get involved in.

The next meeting will be November 15th, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. The location will be announced at a later date.

Cubero said he wants to reassure students that the Counseling Center and the AODP are available for students when needed.

Bateman said that it is possible to make a healthy and happy decision regarding alcohol and drugs.

“We like to get the m e s s a g e a c r o s s t h at there are people who are struggling with alcohol and other drugs, but there are people who are making healthy and responsible decisions,” Bateman said.

“We want people to know that not ever yone on campus is always drinking and causing problems.”

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In addition to providing tips on nutrition, the presentation concluded with a hot sauce chugging contest and samples of Roberts' hot tea made with ginger, honey and lemon.

remember that the next time you order hot wings.”

Roberts described his recipes as accessible, but with a healthy twist for students.

“When they see me make it, they’ll think, ‘Oh my god, how easy is that!,’” Roberts said. “The hook is that when you get hungry, eat a snack. It’s important

to have something in the cupboard.”

The audience got to sample Roberts’ turkey and tomato bagel sandwiches, grapefruit roasted with honey and cinnamon, and hot tea made with ginger and honey.

The evening concluded with a hot sauce drinking contest with a prize of $25,

the amount of cash Roberts happened to have in his pocket. The winner of the hot sauce drinking contest was criminology major Cody Williams, 21.

“I actually love Red Hot,” Williams said. “I have a big huge jug of it in my fridge.

It didn’t phase me any. And I’m also a hot dog eating champion.”

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