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Friday, September 16, 2011

Est. 1934

Volume 94, Number 3

SRU mourns loss of two students

SUBMITTED BY STUFFLEBEAM'S FAMILY

John Tyler Stufflebeam, 21, was killed in a car accident at the intersection of Branchton Road and Route 8 early Saturday morning.

Senior physical education major dies in car accident

By Courtney Nickle Editor-in-Chief

John Tyler Stufflebeam, 21, a senior physical education major at Slippery Rock University, was killed in a car accident at the intersection of Branchton Road and Route 8 early Saturday morning.

According to the public information release report from the Pennsylvania State Police, the car Stufflebeam was riding in, a 2001 Ford

Escape, was traveling west on Branchton road when the driver, junior physical education major Hollie Carlson, 20, proceeded through the intersection and collided with a tractor trailer that was going north on Route 8 around 2:35 a.m.

The Ford Escape spun clockwise from the impact and the rear of the vehicle hit the side of the tractor trailer.

Stufflebeam was ejected through the rear window. He

was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the report, the other four passengers were Kyle Kosa, 22, Michael Evangelista, 21, Brandon Maharaj, 21, and Sarah Ecker, 20, all SRU students.

The group had left a party and Carlson hadn’t had anything to drink, so she volunteered to drive.

Stufflebeam was the Green and White Society’s vice president of alumni relations.

According to Brad Kovaleski, one of the advisers for Green and White, Stufflebeam was just elected to fill the position last spring.

Kovaleski said Stufflebeam was one of the most organized and focused members, and he truly cared about everyone around him.

“If you have that friend who you know would just light up the room and would make you feel better, have that positive energy radiating, that was Ty,” Kovaleski said.

“You know he was raised very well.”

Stufflebeam was also a member of the Physical Education Club and Phi Epsilon Kappa, the physical education h o n o r a r y, according to his adviser, Dr. Istvan Kovacs.

“As I knew him, he was one of my favorite students,” Kovacs said. “He would’ve been a great teacher. He was always one of the best at practicing and executing.”

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Jack Hill Jr., 21, collapsed during basketball conditioning Friday night. He died early Saturday morning.

Basketball player dies after collapse during practice

By Steph Holsinger Assistant News Editor

A Slipper y Rock Un i v e r s i t y b a s k e t b a l l player died early Saturday morning after collapsing during practice due to an apparent heart attack.

Jack Hill Jr., 21, a senior information technology major from Roselle, NJ, collapsed suddenly during a basketball conditioning SEE STUFFLE, PAGE A-2 exercise Friday night in

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The feeling was bittersweet Tuesday afternoon as President Smith addressed staff and faculty members in Swope Music Hall as he approaches his retirement from Slippery Rock University in January 2012.

Smith, who is the 15th president of the university, reassured audience members that SRU has a bright future, and that he is “very grateful” to have been a part of such a great atmosphere.

Both Provost Bill Williams and Jace Condravy, president of the SRU chapter of Association

of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF), gave

an introduction and recalled memories involving their fellow colleague and friend.

After several laughs shared amongst the auditorium, faculty members from all

departments individually thanked Smith for his commitment and dedication to the university throughout his seven years as president.

The new student center, which is scheduled to open early in the spring semester, will be named in honor of Smith.

Smith addressed a number of issues to an audience of approximately 300 colleagues, ranging from the challenges we face to the opportunities we have as one of the leading Pennsylvania state schools.

Contracts were discussed, as Smith focused on what can be achieved for staff and faculty.

“Change is inevitable,” he said.

Smith looks towards the future of SRU with great expectations. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education wrote, “SRU shows a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through its SEE PRESIDENT, PAGE A-3

SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE A-2

New student center named in honor of President Smith

President Smith addresses SRU faculty for last time, talks about the future

By Kaitlyn Yeager

Morrow Field House.

He received immediate C P R at t e nt i o n f r o m SRU coaching staff until Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Rescue Te a m personnel arrived on the scene.

Hill was then transported to Grove City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:06 a.m. Saturday, according to Rita Abent, executive director of university

public relations.

According to Ke vin Reynolds, head coach of SRU’s men’s basketball team, Hill was a member of the team and basketball family both last year and this season.

“Jack’s importance or value to our team could not be measured by typical basketball statistics,” he said. “His dedication, unselfishness, enthusiasm and energ y displaye d on a daily basis played a significant role in our NCAA Tournament berth in 2010-2011.”

“On behalf of the Slippery Rock basketball coaches, student athletes, support staff and the rest of the SRU family, we send our condolences out to the Hill family,” Reynolds said. “He was not only a teammate, but a valued friend to all of us,” he said. “He certainly will be missed, but not forgotten.”

In a d d it i on to t he basketball team, Hill was a dedicated member of SRU’s Building Bridges organization.

Katie Ridjaneck, a junior Spanish and business administration major, got to know Hill through the organization.

“He was instantly accepting and friendly to everyone,” she said.

“He was always making jokes, smiling and making

By Will Deshong Rocket Contributor

ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET

Slippery Rock University President Robert Smith embraces Council of Trustees student representative Brandon Maharaj after finding out the new student center will be named in honor of him.

The new Slippery Rock University student center will be named in honor of President Robert Smith, as announced at the Council of Trustees meeting Friday Sept. 9th.

The building, which is expected to be finished in early spring 2012, will be named the Robert M. Smith Student Center.

The university’s Council of Trustees approved the name, which was proposed by the SRU student government association.

Smith was emotional in addressing the packed room at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center.

“It’s beyond words,” Smith said with tears in his eyes. “Thank you very, very much.”

Smith, who has been with the university since 1999, thanked the students and trustees for having a building they worked so hard for be named in his honor.

“We fought hard for this building,” Smith said. “It was all about the students.”

The dedication Smith has shown towards the students and the university during his

term is the reason the Student Government Association elected to propose the name.

The 208,000 square-foot student center has an estimated cost of $39 million. The building will be complete with a Starbucks, Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant, and movie theater, alongside the new bookstore, a bank and numerous offices and conference rooms for students and faculty.

“It was a long process,” Smith said of the center that was first discussed in 2003 and had its groundbreaking last year in October.

Trustee Brandon Maharaj read a resolution honoring Smith and his wife, Ramona, in a brief ceremonial presentation near the end of the meeting.

Smith announced in April that he would retire in early 2012.

“He’s been a great leader and we’ll miss him,” trustee Dennis Murray said of Smith.

With the namesake of the new student center, Smith joins other former university presidents Robert N. Aebersold, Norman Weisenfluh, J. Linwood Eisenberg, Albert Maltby and James Morrow in having a building on campus named after him.

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Stufflebeam, Hill remembered Stufflebeam loved pranks, Basketball tournament in and hometown the most Hill's honor, benefits family Continued from Page a-1

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 $80 for an individual golfer, and $300 for a foursome. To register, or if you have any questions, contact Kris Nolt at kmn3973@sru.edu.

T-Shirts for Ty

The Physical Education department will be selling t-shirts in memory of Tyler Stufflebeam on Monday, September 19th in the lobby of Morrow Field House from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. The shirts will cost 10 dollars and will feature a camouflage ribbon, a Pittsburgh Steelers emblem, and an SRU logo.

Basketball Tournament for Jack

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 10 dollars for a team and a 2 dollar donation is recommended for spectators. All proceeds will benefit the Hill family.

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 Needs Members

The Student Organization for Latinos(as)/ Hispanics and Allies, or SOL, is recruiting new members!! We are an organization promoting Latino culture and awareness on campus, and you don't even have to be Hispanic. We have many fun activities planned and they are coming up fast! To find out more about them come to our third meeting this semester on Monday, September 19th

at 7pm in the back of Rocky's. Hope to see you there. Questions? Please contact Maddie Saldana at mrs2673@sru.edu.

Publicize your group's event with a Rock Note.

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President says T.E.A.C.H. method is key for success Continued from Page a-1

sustained efforts.”

Slippery Rock has also been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For for three consecutive years.

The Princeton Review also included the university in their Great Colleges to Watch list for the ninth year in a row.

Smith said the biggest struggle to overcome will b e t hat of cha l l e ng i ng students to achieve success.

A Business Insider heading was shown to the members of the audience which read, “College Students Learn Next To Nothing.” Smith hopes that professors can use the T.E.A.C.H. method to spark an interest in their students.

T he T. E . A . C H m e t h o d, meaning teach each and create hope, is the president’s key to success as a university.

Smith will retire in January, but he already began the planning for the 2012-2013

academic year. Smith does not want to throw SRU’s new president into the task of configuring budget plans, especially with the cuts that have been made throughout the past year.

Another obstacle Smith encouraged faculty to think about includes Access to Success’s proposal to cut the achievement gap in half by 2015-2016.

The achievement gap is considered pre valent in lower-income families or ethnic/minority groups that may have a more difficult time enrolling in college.

S m it h f o c u s e d on t h e university’s idea of accepting quality students who are academically prepared, which SRU has done for the past seven years.

“I’m gonna be watching you,” Smith said to the faculty in his closing remarks.

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Those closest to Stufflebeam remember him as vibrant, carefree and spontaneous.

Kosa, a senior health and physical education major, told a story from his freshman year with Stufflebeam.

“We played a lot of pranks on each other and me and Tyler played a prank on [Austin Hawk, 21, senior elementary education major and president of the Green and White Society],” Kosa said. “We crushed up cereal and blew it all over his room with a hair dryer.”

In retaliation, Hawk put crackers and goldfish in all of Stufflebeam’s shoes.

“He got really mad for two or three weeks,” Kosa said with a laugh. “He could dish out pranks but couldn’t take them.”

Kovaleski said he had just started playing golf with Stufflebeam and a few others every Friday afternoon.

“The last time I went golfing with him, I had to meet them on the fourth hole and there was Ty, standing there golfing shoeless because he thought it would help him golf better,” he said. “He was just so carefree.”

Josh Huber, 21, a senior exercise science major, said Stufflebeam’s favorite place was his hometown of Warren, Pa. “I’ve never met anyone so proud of their hometown,” Huber said.

Over the summer, he and Stufflebeam went on a canoe trip down the Allegheny River to go to the Rib Festival in Warren.

“The trip was supposed to take about an hour, but it took us about four and a half,” Huber said. “We flipped the canoe half a dozen times.

At the rib fest I got so sick from it, but I kept it from him because I didn’t want him to think that I’d never go back with him.”

In a senior seminar class, several of Stufflebeam’s classmates made a plan to sell a memorial t-shirt and bracelets.

Nadia Kundick, 21, a senior health and physical education major, came up with the t-shirt idea and is one of the people in charge of the sale.

“I thought of a shirt because everyone loves t-shirts and it’s a great way to show everyone how great he was,” she said.

“You see a bunch of people wearing a memorial shirt, that must mean he was a great guy and is dearly missed.”

The shirts will feature a camouflage ribbon, Pittsburgh Steelers emblem and Slippery Rock University logo.

The t-shirts will cost $10 and can be ordered on Sept.

19 in the lobby of Morrow Field House from 12-2 p.m.

Kundick said she isn’t sure where the extra money will go.

“The physical education department is trying to get some kind of memorial fund going for Ty and maybe get benches,” she said. “I’m not quite sure exactly, but the

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leftover money will go towards whatever the department decides to put in his memory.”

An on-campus memorial service for both Stufflebeam and Jack Hill Jr. is still being planned.

The following is an obituary submitted by Stufflebeam's family.

John Tyler Stufflebeam, 21, of Warren, PA died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Saturday morning, September 10, 2011 at Slippery Rock, PA. He was born July 17, 1990 in Warren, PA. He was a 2008 graduate of Warren Area High School, where he was a member of the Football Team, Track Team and Captain of the Wrestling Team. He was involved in the Little Gridders Football Camp. In the summer, Tyler was employed with the Warren Beaty Playground and volunteered for the Fire Fly Spina Bifida Camp.

He was currently a senior at Slippery Rock University, where he served as Vice-President of Alumni Relations; he was a member of the Green and White Society, and Kids in Action. He also helped coach Slippery Rock Youth Wresting. Tyler was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan, hunter, runner and canoer.

Tyler is survived by his mother and father, Christine Flasher Greene and Robert C. Greene, two brothers - Joseph Tristan Greene, age 10, and Justice Tage Greene, age 8, both looked up to their big brother as a hero.

He was a leader to most and a friend to all. He touched the lives of all who knew him. He is also survived by his Maternal Grandparents - Shirley and Larry Fite of Warren, PA., John and Sharon Flasher of Pittsfield, PA., Paternal Grandparents, Garry Stufflebeam of Grand Valley, PA., Janice and Dennis Schafran of Raleigh, N.C., Grant Greene of Warren, PA., Pat and Jim McAnulty of Ft. Myers, FL., Maternal Great Grandmother - Opal Smith of Youngsville, PA., He leaves behind a special girlfriend, Sarah Ecker of Youngsville, PA., his grandparents at heart, Carmen, Patty and Susie Colosimo of Warren, PA., Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Ray Stufflebeam, his Maternal Great Grandfather, Charles Smith and Maternal Great Grandparents, Delmer and Virginia Flasher.

The family requests those in attendance of the visitation hours and funeral services to dress in Steelers Colors or camouflage in honor of Tyler’s flare of dress.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Sterling, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Sports Boosters. Those wishing to submit e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www. lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

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ever yone laugh. I was friends with him, but so was everyone who talked to him,” she said. “That was just the type of person that he was.”

All that knew Hill had nothing but kind words to say about him.

Ka Lam, a senior information technology major, considered Jack a great friend.

“Jack greeted me by saying “Ni hao” everyday, whether it was in person or on Facebook. He was a brother’s keeper towards me because he always looked out for me in life and in school,” she said.

“He may be gone, but he is not forgotten.”

Julie Baker, a junior public health major, lived on Hill’s floor last year in building F. “He was always in a good mood and would just brighten my day,” she said.

“He would always come into our room just to hang out and show us hilarious YouTube videos. I just can’t believe he is gone, and I wish I would have known him longer,” Baker said.

Rachel Bauer, a junior exercise science major, also lived on Hill’s floor last year.

“He was just a really nice and funny guy, and also a really good artist,” she said. “I guess it’s true when they say only the good die young, because he was just an awesome person all around.”

Shannon Solovey, a senior criminal justice major, said Hill was her piece of home at Slippery Rock.

"I'm from New Jersey too, and I am so thankful to say he was my very best friend," Solovey said.

Megan Spore has known Hill since their freshman year.

“He’s been a friend to me throughout my whole experience here,” she said.

“He was extremely kind and was always there to give me a hug when I needed one. I just really can’t believe this happened,” she said.

Megan Smith, a junior communication-emerging tech major, described Hill as being the most genuine

person she knew.

“He’ll always be with us, and we’re a lucky university to have been able to meet him,” she said.

A basketball tournament will be held in Jack’s honor on Saturday, October 1st at Aebersold Recreation Center.

The event will cost $10 a team, and a $2 donation for spectators is recommended. All profits will benefit the Hill family.

The follow ing is an obituary submitted by Hill's family.

Jack Hill Jr., 21, of Roselle, N.J., passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at Grove City Medical Center, Grove City, Pa., after collapsing during a basketball conditioning exercise at Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pa. He was born Feb. 6, 1990, in Elizabeth, N.J. to Jack Hill Sr. and Cheryl Owens Hill and they survive him.

Hill was a senior at Slippery Rock University majoring in computer information technology.

He was active in the Building Bridges program and had served as a manager of the men's basketball team at SRU. He was a member of the Rahway Second Baptist Church. He graduated from David Brearley Regional High School in Kenilworth, N.J., where he was a member of the National Honor Society and played on the basketball team.

His interests were basketball, playing Xbox, computers, dancing and swimming.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Vernique McGirt, and many friends throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Friends may call between 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Second Baptist Church, 378 East Milton Ave., Rahway, N.J. Funeral ser vices are 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be at Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, N.J. Arrangements are being handled by the Jones Funeral Home, Rahway, NJ.

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Police Blotter Magistrate Sept. 7 th - Miles Thomas Magenis, 24, of Eighty Four, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sept. 7th- Bruce J. Goettler, 53, of Butler, was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sept. 7 th - Andrew Jon Coscia, 19, of Eldred, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI and one count of purchasing alcohol by a minor.

Sept. 7th- Elizabeth Anne Schnebel, 47, of Enon Valley, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI. She was released on her own recognizance.

Sept. 7th- William Joseph Walsh, 21, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., was seen for two counts of DUI. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sept. 7 th - Elizabeth Ann Branic, 21, of Strongsville, Ohio, was seen for two counts of DUI. She was released on her own recognizance.

Sept. 7th- Nicholas Anthony Corlett, 26, of Hubbard, Ohio, was seen for eight counts of forgery and two counts of identity theft.

Sept. 7th- George E. McGary IV, 37, was seen for simple assault and harassment.

Sept. 7th- Donald Eugene Allhouse Jr., 37, of Butler, was seen for DUI, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving without a license.

Borough Sept. 8th- Chad Sweitzer, 22, was cited for disorderly house and public drunkenness.

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Sept. 9th- Jordan Crescenzi, 20, was cited for disorderly house.

Sept. 7th- Police responded to an intruder alarm that was activated at an ATM at the University Union. The area was checked and nothing seemed to be out of order.

Sept. 9th- Andrew Pawlak, 21, was cited for possession of an open container of alcohol.

Sept. 8th- A traffic stop was conducted for careless driving on Campus Drive.

Sept. 10th- Kyle Gercken, 25, was cited for disorderly conduct.

Sept. 10th- Amanda Donahue, 18, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol after an alcohol violation was reported at Building B.

Sept. 14th- Keith L. Hughes, 23, was cited for disorderly house.

Sept. 11th- John Black, 20, was cited for DUI, and Matthew Gross, 19; Jacob McCann, 18, and Jared Wansor, 20, were cited for underage consumption of alcohol after a traffic stop on Branchton Road.

S e pt . 1 2 t h - D ou g l a s Hitchman, 20, was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana, and Amelia Wren, 18, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol after a traffic stop on Kiester Road.

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SRU receives accreditation that puts it in elite company

By Brian Brodeur News Editor

Slippery Rock University became one of four schools in the country to receive ABET (Accreditation B oard of Engineering and Technology) accreditations in its computer science, information technology and information

science departments.

S RU j o i n s D r e x e l University, the University of North Florida and the University of South Alabama as the only schools to receive accreditation in all three areas.

SRU President Rob er t Smith was very excited about the latest accreditation, and not only because it rewarded

the department’s hard work.

“We want to make Slippery Rock University an attractive place for students to come learn,” Smith said. “And being able to say you’re one of four schools in the country to have accreditations in all three of those departments is something special.”

While SRU is receiving a lot of attention now, the university

has been excelling in this area for some time, according to Dr. Sharadchandra Joshi, a professor in the computer sciences department. “ We’v e a c t u a l l y h a d t h e a c c r e d i t at i o n s f o r information sciences and computer sciences for a number of years,” Joshi said.

“The new accreditation is for information technology.”

The accreditation team that decides whether universities me e t t he st and ards of accreditation judges the schools on a lot of different aspects, Joshi said. Some of the areas SRU was judged on were each faculty member that not only teaches within the department, but also teaches a class required by a student majoring in that department, and if the faculties are current in their field, university support and facilities.

“The accreditation board looks to see if the administration supports us,” Joshi said. “Because they have the budget to fix our equipment and send us to conferences so we can stay current in our field.”

One of the most important things the accreditations do is make SRU graduates more attractive when applying for jobs, according to both Joshi

and Smith.

This is something that makes 21-year-old senior i n for m at i on te ch n ol o g y major Kurtis Schachner very excited.

“Going to a school that has these accreditations can only help your job outlook,” Schachner said.

He expressed how employers look for these accreditations in the application process, and that gives SRU students an advantage over students from other schools.

Joshi distinguished SRU from other schools with the accreditations.

“I think it’s a big deal because a school of our size usually won’t have these accreditations,” Joshi said.

Joshi also added that when he started working at SRU in 1995, the university was one of the first in the country to start an information technology program.

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Buildings named after Smith, Mihalik Robert M. Smith Student Center.

Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

Fellow Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff need to start getting used to those names.

The Council of Trustees announced Friday afternoon that the new student union will be named after our current president, Robert Smith.

On Saturday, SRU head fo otball coach George Mihalik’s name was officially added to Thompson Stadium.

Two buildings in less

than 48 hours were named after two current faculty members at SRU. Does that seem odd to anyone else?

Having someone say you’re important enough to have a building named after you is quite an honor, and one that both men deserve.

In most cases, buildings are named after a worthy candidate that is no longer employed by the university.

Look around at the other buildings on campus.

Eisenberg Classroom B u i l d i n g , Ae b e r s o l d Recreation C e n t e r, Weisenfluh Dining Hall,

Morrow Field House, Maltby Center, all named after former presidents of the university, after they had left the university.

President Smith is set to retire in January of 2012.

Our question is, why couldn’t we wait to name the building until he was officially retired?

It seems like the more professional way to go about it.

Coach Mihalik, on the other hand, has no plans to retire any time soon.

Yet, we add his name to the stadium. And his name is now first, pushing N. Kerr

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.

Thompson to after the hyphen.

Now, we aren’t saying that these men don’t deserve to have buildings named after them.

President Smith has worked very hard to lead this university through his eight years as president.

He was also the greatest advocate for the new student union, pushing it through multiple speed bumps.

It only seems right that the building he worked so hard to bring to Slippery Rock be named after him.

C o a ch Mi h a l i k i s

currently in his 24th year as head football coach, and he is the school’s all-time leader in career wins.

He has certainly put in enough time and effort to warrant his name being added to the stadium.

Both men have more than earned the honor.

We’re just a bit confused by the timing of it.

But what’s done is done, so it’s time for everyone in Slippery Rock to start getting used to the new names.

It may take us awhile, just ask The Ivy. Oops, we mean the University Village.

This week’s question: How do you feel about the new student center being named after President Smith?

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Mariia Berezina Graduate student Hometown: Donetsk, Ukraine

Ed Wesolek Senior history major Hometown: Deer Lakes, Pa.

“He’s a nice guy, in comparison to my university president in the Ukraine who I only saw two or three times in three years there. I am very impressed with President Smith and I would love if the union was named after him.”

“It really doesn’t make sense to me. I thought you normally named buildings after dead people who were significant or at least waited until they were retired.”

Lauren Miller Senior physical education major Hometown: Beaver Falls, Pa.

“If enough people feel he has made such a significant impact on the university, then I think it’s absolutely right that he should be honored this way.”

September 16, 2011

Opinion

Invisible Children is life-changing

Jeannene Jones FMLA The longest running war in Africa has been taking place in Uganda for the past 23 years, and has been addressed as the most neglected humanitarian emergency in the world today.

The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda (GoU) have been waging war, which has left two million innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.

This war has resulted in almost an entire generation of young Ugandans that have never seen peace. The LRA rebel movement is traced back to a woman named Alica Lakwena who, in the 1980’s, believed that the Holy Spirit ordered her to overthrow the government for being unfair to the Acholi people.

As resentment toward the government increased, Lakwena and her followers, known as the Holy Spirit Movement, gained support. When the government finally exiled Lakwena, there was no leader for the movement, and that is when Joseph Kony claimed to be Lakwena’s cousin and transformed the rebel army into the LRA. Once Kony transformed the militia into the LRA, the LRA didn’t receive support like the Holy Spirit Movement had.

With government offensives growing and approval for their cause shrinking, the LRA rebels resorted to abducting children and indoctrinating them into their ranks. It is

estimated that more than 90 percent of the LRA’s troops were abducted as children. As the motives of the LRA become more ambiguous and their crimes more horrific, Invisible Children remains committed to developing solutions to create an environment that encourages peace. Invisible Children is supporting and equipping a generation ruined by war so that they can finally know peace.

Invisible Children is a nonprofit organization whose mission statement is, “Invisible Children uses film, creativity and social action to end the use of child soldiers in Joseph Kony’s rebel war and restore LRA-affected communities in central Africa to peace and prosperity.”

Invisible Children l ab els t hems elves as storytellers because they make documentaries about the children affected by war in East Africa, and use other forms of media to reach an audience and make awareness about the problems in East Africa.

With the support they receive from others, they are able to run programs in Uganda. To further understand the needs of the community, 95 percent of the staff is Ugandan. The programs are all focused on long-term development by working with individuals and institutions to better understand the waraffected areas and their needs.

Personally, I have been well acquainted with Invisible Children for a few years by attending screenings, supporting events Invisible Children puts on each year, buying merchandise, donating money as well as just

helping to educate friends, family and peers. I think that Invisible Children is singlehandedly the most influential non-profit organization.

Their combination of media based projects, accompanied by emotionally gripping documentaries, leave people strongly moved and influenced.

As a member of Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, I believe in equal rights for men, women and children; and the war waging in East Africa is a horrific violation of the citizens’ human rights. Being exposed to and learning about Invisible Children s i n g l e handedly change the way I view life, as well as the way I live my life.

Now that you have some background on Invisible Children as an organization and about the war going on in Uganda, it is time to learn how to become involved.

Visit the website, www. invisiblechildren.com, but more importantly attend the screening coming to Slippery Rock University.

On September 22nd, the Invisible Children Roadie team will be venturing to SRU to screen their newest documentary “Tony”.

The screening is taking place at ATS Auditorium from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please come out and show your support and learn more.

Together we can help to bring peace to a country whose young people have only known war.

Jeannene Jones is a junior parks and recreation major from San Diego, Ca. She is also the public relations chair for FMLA.

Long distance relationships can be tricky

Emily Snyder Loud and Proud Are you struggling with a long distance relationship?

Are you thinking there is no light at the end of the tunnel?

When I arrived at Slippery Rock University, I had just ended a relationship with my boyfriend of six months.

We made each other very happy, but the stress on our relationship caused by my move to college eroded away at our happiness to the point where I ended it.

The pain induced by the very thought of a distance relationship can be blindsiding.

It can definitely affect you in major ways, but before you follow my lead and call it quits, there are a few things you should consider.

According to The Frisky, an online gossip column, there are seven ways to survive a long distance relationship. The first way is to communicate.

This is immensely important because the downfall of many long distance relationships is the lack of communication.

Whether you set rules for visitation or a phone call a day, some sort of guideline is vital. When involved in a long distance relationship,

try to make the guidelines as specific as possible to ensure a good line of communication.

I agree that communication is an immense part of having a healthy relationship, whether it is long distance or not, and it is evident that healthy relationships always have a better chance of surviving the distance.

The second approach is to have a goal for the relationship.

Some examples of goals range from getting an apartment together to getting married.

Even though marriage can be a higher set goal, it is possible!

However, if you think that a long distance relationship is a strain, marriage can be even harder to endure. If you think about it, marriage and long distance relationships are polar opposites.

In a marriage, you’re going to be with that person all the time, which could be hard if you aren’t used to that sort of thing, while long distance relationships pertain to the long stretches of that special someone’s absence.

Thirdly, The Frisky cautions overdoing the communication.

An hour-long phone call a day is recommended, which will give each partner the chance to become selfsufficient and develop their own life, while still including you in it.

I agree with this warning, but not too strictly.

If you are having a bad day and in need of a good talk, and you’ve already had your hour long conversation for the day, then additional calls are acceptable. The point of this tip

is to tell you that being glued to your cell phone at every free moment is not healthy for the independent growth of each party.

Trust is also a big issue.

If you could not trust your significant other while you were close to each other, how can you expect to trust them when you are however many miles away? How can you fix this vital issue? Avoid accusing your significant other and sounding jealous.

For example, if your partner goes to a party that you know will have people who your partner might find attractive, simply ask later how the party was in a curious connotation instead of calling 18 times during the party demanding to know who they are talking to and what they are talking about. This only aggravates your partner and weakens your relationship.

I agree with this because trust is also a way to determine if said relationship is healthy and, more importantly, worth the effort.

I used to think that long distance relationships were doomed from the beginning.

However, after researching for this article, I’m starting to question whether or not my original opinion was correct.

With that, I am also wondering what the relationship I mentioned before would have been if I would have stuck with it and put some effort towards it.

Emily Snyder is a freshman public relations major from Salem, Ohio.

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Letters to the editor The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” section are those of the writer(s) alone.

The Rocket cannot verify all facts presented in a given letter, but if we are aware of an error or omission, we reserve the right to include an editorial note for accuracy’s sake.

Littering on campus needs to stop My name is Carolyn Colosimo and I have worked at SRU for 26 years.

I love to read The Rocket as it keeps me in touch with the social side of our students as I work primarily with their academic side.

It still amazes me that for all the time I have worked here, we are still talking about sustainability and “green issues.”

I rememb er when separate containers for recyclables were introduced to the office buildings as well as the dormitory rooms.

I remember when we were encouraged to turn

the lights off when we left a room.

I saw when the Green Fund tried to revitalize the campus and create the use of on-campus bicycles complete with bicycle racks.

I read when a student encouraged Steve Jobs to “go green” by uploading pictures of SRU students onto a Greenpeace Website.

I have seen bottled water come and now go.

My “pet peeve” is littering.

Every morning on my walk from the parking lot to the entrance of the North Hall Welcome Center, I collect trash – although I am leaving all of the trash for the contractors working on Weisenfluh – if it blows outside the fencing, I’ll pick it up and dispose of it.

Most mornings it’s so much I have to go back a second time.

Then I come in, wash my

hands, and start working.

Now with the new Campus Drive Grill, students eat “al fresco;” however, much of the packaging of their meal, napkins, cutlery, etc. is littered on the lawn instead of being placed in containers right next to the picnic tables.

Let’s all take some words to heart from Robert Fulghum’s All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: “Clean up your own mess.”

Carolyn Colosimo Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Services

If you would like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to 220 Eisenberg Classroom Building or email it to rocket.letters@sru.edu.

Smartphones have become a crutch

Jake Olson Introspection While originally a b r i l l i a nt i d e a f o r connecting people that were long distances away, the focus of mobile phones no longer lies solely within phone conversations.

If anything, they have started to make people take those same relationships for granted since they supposedly are available for contact around the clock, meaning they don’t need to talk to them “right now.”

Today’s market is mainly pu s h i ng S m ar tph on e s as the ideal source of m a ss c om mu n i c at i on , even though traditional cell phones are enough for many to get by on if they need only verbal communication.

These are no longer phones, but rather pocketsized computers with the advantage of voice/video communication.

I really feel as though cell phones have evolved from their original intent of providing the convenience of 24/7 communication and have now instilled a need for people to communicate constantly.

The fact that Smartphones have access to nearly every mass media outlet only further extends their use throughout the day.

Ta k i n g a daily observation into account, I don’t think it is possible to walk across Slippery Rock’s campus without seeing someone texting, talking on the phone or using one to check another media outlet. These people are often within a group of friends while using them, leading to communication across multiple levels, meaning one source will be valued over another.

I know that I have

developed a tendency to drop out from a group conversation in order to answer texts or go about doing random things on my phone, which in the past I thought to be rude.

I find it hard to remember that the cell phone is a new technology still very much in development, and because it’s so recent, there are not yet social norms to say what should or shouldn’t be done with their usage.

It wasn’t until I took a step back to look at how social interaction has changed amongst our generation that I noticed how widespread these situations have become.

For example, I doubt that the majority of people have not heard, seen or read messages from a drunk person.

There are even websites dedicated to the sharing of such incidents.

This is a fault on two levels.

One, the person feels they need to use a communicat ion out let while out enjoying themselves, for no real purpose, so they care less about what they may say or do.

Two, the people on the receiving end of the messages sometimes haven’t been contacted for quite some time while sober.

Obviously, these are not ideal conditions to communicate to anyone, especially when they end up on social networks, but these situations have proved to become quite entertaining for others.

An unfortunately sad example comes from that of using text messages as a shield from confronting people face to face.

I can’t recall how many times I have witnessed p e opl e f i g ht du e t o misinterpreting a text, e mai l or ot he r su ch interaction.

The issue at hand could have been either more casually dealt with or avoided altogether through traditional means.

A more specific example that has become

i n c re a s i n g l y c om m on is the act of breaking up or ending relationships through these outlets.

Not only is that an act of incredibly bad taste, but it also shows how much our society has begun to lean on the idea of removing oneself from conflict, even with those that we care about.

As preach-y as even t hes e shor t examples sound, they are things that we, as college students, experience on a daily level.

It is discouraging that lawmakers have to enforce things that common sense should already have ruled out.

I highly doubt people would read a newspaper or use a calculator while driving, yet those same ac t ions are re cre ate d through texting.

I’m just as guilty as the rest of the nation that texts and drives on a regular basis while knowing full well the risks it involves, and I know that I regret it after my relative was injured by someone doing the same thing.

It takes an issue to hit close to home before things become clearer to people, or before things are seen for the nonsense that they are.

This is unfor tunate because it shows how much we really don’t see something becoming a serious crutch when it is happening right in front of our eyes.

We need to come to terms with how we use the technology that we have been entrusted, as we are essentially the guinea pigs for these inventions.

Take the time to notice how often you or someone who’s driving ends up d ist r a c te d by mobi l e media.

It may help you realize how attached we’ve become to something that makes little sense, especially if you consider that the next person you don’t see who has the right-of-way could be someone you love.

Jakc Olson is a junior secondary education English major from Grove City, Pa.

SPORTS

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Senior wide receiver Devin Goda stiff arms a Cheyney University defender as he fights for extra yards after a catch in Saturday's home opener. Goda finished the game with three receptions for 64 yards. After a scoreless first half, the Rock scored 23 points in the second quarter.

DOMINATION

Rock holds Cheyney scoreless in home opener

By D.J. Vasil

Rocket Contributor

GRAPHIC BY LEXI KOVSKI

Slippery Rock football opened the renamed Mi ha l i k - T homp s on Stadium Saturday night in great fashion by rolling to a 54-0 shutout of Cheyney University.

This was the second game in a row the Rock has scored 50 plus points as a team.

Head coach George Mi ha l i k w as not surprised with how S a t u r d a y ’s game went and got what he expected with the results.

"We knew they'd come out and play us hard," Mihalik said.

"The start of the game wasn't a surprise for us.

We knew if we could get a score up on the board, we could take control of the game."

Rock quarterback Cody Endres was 13for-23 for 241 yards and threw his first touchdown of the season.

“Most important, as always, is we got the win,” Endres said. “I felt a lot more comfortable with the offense this week.”

Running back Akeem Satterfield had a big game as he rushed for 119 yards on 18 carries and scored three touchdowns on the ground.

“It w a s a g re at a c c o m p l i s h m e n t ,” Satterfield said. “Every game I play in, I try to give it my all. My line did well and so did my receivers. I’m just blessed to be on this team.”

The Rock defense also continued its strong play against Cheyney by holding them to just 104 yards of offense.

A blocked punt by senior Brandon Watters got the defense’s third touchdown in two weeks, and Watters also got his second interception of the year.

The Green and White travel to West Chester this weekend for a 1 p.m.

Saturday matchup against the Golden Rams.

West Chester will be SRU’s final nonconference game before facing Indiana University of Pennsylvania Saturday, Sept. 24.

Quarterback C ody Endres has played well in his debut season with the Rock and his focus remains the same going into this Saturday.

“It’s going to be the same type of play as it has been the past two weeks,” Endres said. “If we come out and execute our assignments and do what we have done the past two weeks, we will be fine. My main focus is to put the offense in position for the best play possible.”

West Chester is 0-2 on the season with its losses coming against the University of Delaware, which is ranked No. 7 in the FCS, and the University of New Haven, which won the Northeast-10 championship last season.

The Rock defense has played very well to start the season and will need to remain focused

this week against West Chester, according to Mihalik.

"There is a bigger challenge this week because of the balance," Mihalik said. "When you hold a team to 104 yards of total offense, especially in this day and age, it's an impressive feat. We looked to hold Cheyney to second or third and long situations. West Chester runs a no huddle and is more up-tempo.

We are going to have to look for more than just getting them in long down situations."

C oach Mihalik is expecting his playmakers to contribute as they have the first two weeks of the season in this test against a well-balanced West Chester team.

"This will be a good test for our team as a whole," Mihalik said. "We expect our top tier players to play well every game and this is nothing different."

West Chester’s key playmakers on offense are receiver LaRonn Lee

and running back Rondell White.

Stopping these players will be the main focus for the defense, according to Mihalik. " Un l i k e C h e y n e y, West Chester is a much more balanced offense," Mihalik said. "They have threats in the pass and run and we just have to keep them from using the entire field."

Junior running back Akeem Satterfield is planning on continuing his strong play from the Cheyney game.

“I am aiming for about 150 yards and two touchdowns,” Satterfield said. “I’m also looking to contribute in the receiving game, as well.”

If SRU wins against We s t C h e s t e r an d Indiana University of Pe n n s y l v a n i a b e at s Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, both teams will be undefeated in the Pennsylvania State Athletic C onference opener at MihalikThompson Stadium.

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SRU COACH OF THE WEEK George Mihalik

By Tim Durr Sports Editor

ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET

Head coach George Mihalik has been with the SRU football program for 34 years and just recently had his name added to the football stadium. He has a career coaching record of 155-95-4.

In 1972 and 1973, George Mihalik led the Rock football team to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship as quarterback and won both games.

After winning those championships, Mihalik joined the staff and in 1988, he became the 15th coach in SRU history.

Now 23 years later, Mihalik has his name added to the stadium in the Green and White's home opener against Cheyney University, making it MihalikThompson Stadium.

Mihalik's best statistical seasons with SRU were from 1997-99 as he led the team through three straight u nb e ate n P S AC - We st seasons and won the PSAC championship and made it to the national tournament each season.

In his 23 seasons as head coach, Mihalik has a 15595-4 record and has started the 2011 season with a 2-0 record.

As a high school student

at Bishop Carroll high school, Mihalik realized that he wanted to become a coach or a teacher as his career.

"When I was in high school, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher or a coach and made that my goal," Mihalik said.

After playing football at the university and winning two PSAC championships, Mihalik said that he couldn't have passed up the opportunity to come back and coach here.

"Anytime you have a chance to come back to your alma-mater, especially if you had an enjoyable time while you were there, it's something special," Mihalik said. "I wanted to come back because of the relationships that I had built here and since I was trying to make a name for myself as a coach, taking the job was a critical point in my career."

As he looked back at how his coaching career has played out so far, he said that the Rock's performance in the late 90's was at the top of his list of most memorable moments at SRU. "When you look at good

memories, they usually correlate with winning," Mihalik said. "We finished the season ranked No. 2 in 1999 and that was a great time in my coaching career."

One goal that Mihalik fell short of achieving with those strong teams in the late 90's was winning a championship, and that is something that he still strives for before he decides to retire.

"Winning a national championship is my main goal I want to achieve before I retire," Mihalik said. "We came close in '99 and that is the final memory that I want to get before I retire."

After the success in the late 90's, Mihalik said that he received several offers to move to bigger named universities and more high profile coaching jobs, but he ultimately decided to stay at SRU. "I was given opportunities to move on but I wanted to stay because I wanted my daughters to have roots," Mihalik said. "I didn't want to get into a situation where I kept moving from one coaching job to another so I decided to stay here as the

coach of Slippery Rock."

In 1986, Mihalik received his doctorate degree from West Virginia University for safety management after receiving his bachelor and masters degrees from SRU. "If I wouldn't have been a coach, I would have done something in the safety field," he said. "I would have worked in some type of business setting in the safety industry."

Besides being a head coach, Mihalik is also a professor of safety management at SRU and focuses on making that program successful and prominent at the university.

With the busy schedule of a professor and a coach, Mihalik likes to get away when he can and enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing and playing golf when he can.

"I try to enjoy time with my family when I can," Mihalik said. "The regular season and recruting are always busy times, so I try to find time to get away to my camp and relax. I love to hunt and fish while I'm up there and also get in a couple rounds of golf."

Mihalik-Thompson Stadium

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Slippery Rock's head football coach George Mihalik is commemorated with a plaque from President Robert Smith signifying Mihalik's name has been added to N. Kerr Thompson Stadium, making the name Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Mihalik has been the head coach of the football program for 23 seasons.

What's On Tap...

Upcoming Slippery Rock Sporting Events -Sat., September 17th @ 1 p.m.

-Sat., September 16th @ 4:30 p.m.

- The Rock started the season 2-0 after winning its home opener, 54-0 over Cheyney. Now, they look to head into conference play with a 3-0 record and defeat the Golden Rams.

- The men's program has dropped five of its last six

-Football at West Chester University

-Men's Soccer at No. 12 California University of Pennsylvania

matches against Cal U. and will look to change that today as they travel to face the Vulcans and improve their record to 3-1.

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Freshman midfielder Chris Hall goes up against a West Chester defender to battle for the ball and deflects it off of his arm.

By Kristin Karam Rocket Contributor

On Saturday, Sept. 10th, the Slippery Rock men’s soccer team improved their overall record to 2-1 for the season with a 2-1 win against the West Chester University Golden Rams.

The Rock opened the scoring in the 14th minute when junior defender Drew Donoghue scored off of a corner kick from junior midfielder Cody Clark.

“Scoring the first goal is always important, especially in a PSAC game,” Donoghue said. “Having momentum early in the game is very important because it allows us to settle in and play our style of soccer.”

West Chester answered back seven minutes later on a penalty kick and took the game into the half tied at one.

In a tie game, the locker room focused on coming out for a strong second half and playing their style of game, according to Donoghue.

“Coach Bonelli told us to stick to our game plan and to keep playing hard,” Donoghue said. “We knew if we did that, a goal was bound to come.”

The Rock battled for possession in the early minutes of the second half and finally scored the goahead goal in the 64th minute of play.

Senior forward Kenneth Fultz scored the gamewinner after receiving a pass

from freshman forward Christopher Davis.

The Rock’s defense held onto the lead for the remaining 26 minutes and went on to the 2-1 victory.

West Chester outshot SRU 10-8 in total shots and posted a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.

Ju n i o r g o a l k e e p e r Timothy White played the entire 90 minutes and allowed one goal past him and had three saves.

The Golden Rams and the Rock were even in corner kicks with three each and there were a total of 28 fouls in the game, 10 by SRU and 18 by West Chester.

The team has had nearly a week off and will resume play on the road against No. 12 ranked California University of Pennsylvania.

The Vulcans are 5-0-1 on the season. After facing Cal U. Saturday, the Rock will then face Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Sunday in Shippensburg.

Senior defender Patrick Conley believes that the team is not only ready for Cal, but anyone in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

“If we do the things we have been doing this week in training, it will make for a very competitive match,” he said. “Every PSAC game is extremely important, but we always look forward to getting a chance to beat Cal.” SRU lost a close overtime match against the Vulcans last season and have lost five of its last six against Cal.

loses battle with cancer

By Madeline Williams Assistant Sports Editor

The Slipp er y Ro ck track and field program is mourning the loss of assistant coach Dave Labor who lost his brave battle with cancer last weekend.

Coach Labor has been a member of the Rock's coaching staff for the past 17 years, working primarily with the sprinters and hurdlers.

He has produced 17 AllAmerican athletes, 16 PSAC team championships and 66 individual PSAC champions.

In his career at the Rock, his runners have won 13 of the last 16 PSAC women's 400-meter championships.

Assistant coach, Nathan Shadeck appreciates everything Labor has taught him throughout their coaching career together.

"He's full of experience and wisdom, and his coaching philosophy has taught me how to mentally handle the athletes on the team," Shadeck said. "Although we didn't always show it, we appreciated him and respected everything he did for us."

Fellow assistant coach, Shayne Cooper, also respects all coach Labor did for him and the life lessons he taught him.

"Coming to school from Trinidad when I was 17 years old, he really stepped up and taught me a lot, not just about track, but about life," Cooper

said. “I thank him for who I am, and I also thank him for the best advice he ever game me- 'Shayne you are a great athlete, but one day you are going to be an even better coach', and now I'm following that dream."

Labor produced many dominating relay teams in his career at the Rock, including the 4x400 relay team, made up of Amanda Seigworth, Allison Smith, Tiffany Tedesco and Lacey Cochran, that broke the school record and earned All-American honors.

Labor was a member of the 2008 coaching staff when SRU's men and women swept the PSAC indoor and outdoor championships.

Another exciting time in his career was during the 2009 season when the women's team came from behind on the final day of PSAC competition, having four sprinters and hurdlers score 85 points to beat Shippensburg University and claim the PSAC title.

Another highlight in his career was last spring when he helped lead the men's 4x400 relay team of Kevin Jewell, Ethan Geisler, Trevor Foley and Mason McLaughlin to the second-fastest time in school history.

Labor also helped coach 400-meter hurdler Smith to nationals all four years of her career, and she couldn't be more appreciative for all he did for her.

"Coach realized the potential I had in high school and gave me all the skills to be as competitive as I was," Smith said. "Coach always knew how to deal with my personality and emotions too. He taught me how to 'stop thinking and just run'.

Coach Labor was a great coach and mentor, always willing to help his athletes become not only the best runners, but also the best students, teammates and individuals."

Coach Labor was named Assistant Coach of the Year for the Atlantic Region in 2008 and again in 2009 by the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Eight-time PSAC champion, seven-time National Qualifier, and two-time All-American, Seigworth gave credit to Labor for always being by her side and supporting her throughout her athletic career.

"Coach Labor changed me into the person I am today," Seigworth said. "He taught me to never give up on what I want, and he was always there to help me make sure I reached my goals. He never gave up, and he was there for me on and off the track.

I owe all my success to his love and desire for success with his athletes. He was a wonderful coach and more importantly, a wonderful friend to me."

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No. 22 Rock play to draw with No. 2 ranked Golden Rams

By Madeline Williams

Assistant Sports Editor

The Slipper y Rock women's soccer team played to a 1-1 double overtime tie against fellow PSAC school West Chester University last Saturday.

The Rock now sits at 2-11 overall, and 1-0-1 against PSAC schools.

No. 2 ranked West Chester scored the first goal of the game in the 67th minute, putting them up 1-0 over the Rock.

With only 36 seconds left in regulation play, sophomore Stephanie Buckenheimer found the left corner of the goal, scoring the lone point for the Green and White and sending the game into overtime. Junior Shelby Ward was credited with the assist.

The 22nd-ranked Rock hung right with the Golden Rams, finishing the match with a 14-13 advantage in total shots.

Senior goalie Lisa Rodgers made six saves in goal for the Rock.

Buckenheimer is excited to see where the rest of the season and their successes take the team.

"I can't wait for the rest of our season," Buckenheimer said. "And with some of our biggest games early on, it makes the beginning even more exciting."

Senior Alyssa Barrett thinks last week's game was the motivation the team needs for the rest of the

ALEX MOWREY/THE ROCKET

Sophomore forward Kara Mullins drives the ball up the field against West Chester University of Pennsylvania Saturday at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. The Rock is 2-1-1 in its first four games and have allowed four total goals this season.

season.

"Last week, we tied the No. 2 team in the country, which definitely boosted our confidence so much," Barrett said. "We had confidence in ourselves before the match that we were one of the top teams, but the tie shows that

we can compete with the best.

"After a week off to rest and prepare, the Rock will be on the road today, traveling to take on No. 10 California University and tomorrow when they take on Shippensburg University.

Barrett expects the team

Women won 10th straight

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Sophomore defensive specialist Morgan Olson returns a volley against Alderson-Broaddus College Wednesday.

By Tim Durr Sports Editor

With a 3-0 victory over Alderson-Broaddus College, the Rock stays undefeated on the season and improves its record to 10-0.

“We are thrilled about our season so far,” sophomore setter Alexandra Fleagle said.

“Our chemistry is much stronger this year and I’m excited to see where it goes from here.”

The Rock swept the Battlers 25-14, 25-23 and 25-21.

Freshman outside hitter Kristy Lake was named Pennsylvania State Athletic West player of

the week and had seven kills, while senior outside hitter Kaylee Smith led the team with 11 kills.

Junior Hannah McShea had a career best game with seven aces, and freshman setter Janna Reilly contributed the most assists with 29.

The Rock took control of the game from the onset and opened up a 9-2 lead in the first set. It would go on to hold that lead and win the set 2514.

Alderson-Broaddus battled back in the second set and opened up a 6-1 lead. The Green and White started its come back with a set of

aces by McShea and went on a 10-1 scoring run to regain control 11-7. The four-point lead continued to expand until the Battlers pulled within a point, 24-23, before the Rock scored the final point to take the second match.

The final set was a back and forth battle which went all the way to 16. The Rock went on a 4-1 run to take advantage of the match 20-17, and then SRU traded points as it won the match 25-21.

"We went into tonight’s match knowing that we gained confidence over our first two tournaments because we played well and won consistently,” Rock head coach Laurie Lokash said in an interview on rockathletics. com.

In its previous match in the PSAC-WVIAC crossover tournament, the Rock set a school record for most consecutive wins to start a season with nine after defeating West Virginia State and Shepherd University.

SRU defeated Shepherd with a 3-0 victory. It won the first set 25-17, played in a close second set which finished 2522 and pulled away to win the match with a 25-10 final set.

The Green and White wrapped up the crossover tournament with a 3-0 win against West Virginia State.

Now the Rock will head into PSAC crossover play against West Chester University, who they faced on Sept. 2 and defeated 3-0.

“We were able to play West Chester early in the year and we beat them in three, but they’re still a very good team,” Lokash said. “We are hoping to be able to do the same thing against them this time."

to do well in the games this upcoming weekend.

"This weekend is huge for us once again to show we are among the top teams," Barrett said. "To prepare for our game today and our game tomorrow, we've been doing a lot of tactical training

and working on how we can expose the weaknesses of both teams. We feel like we can win both games this weekend if we apply what we've been doing in practice all week.

Every girl on the team has trained hard all week, and we've been pushing to remain

at peak performance. Our game plan is the same as every other game- focus on the game at hand, win our personal and team battles, play with heart and character, and expect nothing less than a win because we know that's what we're capable of."

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New this semester is the Technology Learning Center, which will incorporate peer to peer education to help students learn computer skills. (From left) senior elementary special education major Hayley Hunter, 22, and faculty librarian Martina Haines work together at the front desk in the Bailey Library.

SRU librarians share joys of working with students, faculty

By James Meyer

Assistant Campus Life Editor

O

n any given weekday, Bailey Library can be a hectic place, far

from the old vision of a silent reading room.

Students huddle in groups of three around one computer, if they’re able to find an unoccupied chair.

As the students keep busy typing papers and doing research, the library

staff remains busy behind the scenes ensuring that the students have the resources they need, according to Director of Library Services Philip Tramdack.

“It’s rewarding to me to be able to provide service to the citizens of Pennsylvania and the students,” Tramdack said. “I get to work on a lot of very interesting problems which are very general problems of higher education, besides library management, so that is very rewarding, specifically, promoting student research and copyright.”

As technology changes and the needs of college students change, the library staff reflects on how their own jobs have changed with the times and what the future holds for university libraries.

“We’re trying to figure out what of the traditional library should be reserved and what of the future library should be encouraged,” Tramdack said. “It’s not easy. Libraries are changing.

“They’re not being superseded. The purpose of them is changing. We’re offering different services. It’s much more complicated.”

Tramdack, who has been the director of Bailey Library since December of 2002, described his job more as facilitating than leading.

“The library staff is really good and they’re really good at their jobs, and it’s rewarding for me to be able to work with them because it makes my job so much easier than if I have them in my office every 15 minutes asking what to do next,” Tramdack said. “The library is, in many ways, a self-sustaining operation because the people here are experts.”

Though Tramdack says that libraries are changing with the times, he retains a very comfortable piece of nostalgia in his office.

His large yellow couch was part of the original furniture of Bailey Library when it first opened in 1971.

“This couch was in the staff lounge and they kept saying, ‘Can we get rid of this couch?’” he said. “I said, ‘That couch is an antique. This is unique to this building. This is from 1970.’

“So I went away to Harrisburg, and

when I came back this couch was in my office.”

The library underwent several changes over the summer, including consolidation of the circulation desks and relocation of some offices.

One of the new services that is still under development is the Technology Learning Center, located in what used to be the reading room.

“We have a new concept there in that we have peer to peer education,” Jessica Marshall, department chairperson for the library, said. “We have a number of students that are coming from the emerging technologies major in communication and also computer science students. They’ll help them if they have a question with an Excel spreadsheet problem or with Word or anything like that.

“Also, we’re going to have some other software in there that will help the students do presentations.”

Tramdack said with a smile, “I insisted on calling it the Technology Learning Center just so I could call it the TLC.” Marshall’s job includes working on budget matters, dealing with the collections, and having all the librarians assigned to different departments.

“I think working with personnel is always [the] most difficult part of your job,” Marshall said. “We try to assign librarians according to our educational backgrounds.”

Prior to coming to SRU, Marshall worked in the library of Westinghouse Nuclear Energy Systems.

“It’s very different,” Marshall said.

“You actually do the research for the people who are requesting information in a special library. In academia, we work with the students to help them learn how to do it themselves.”

One of Bailey Library’s most ‘different’ items is the infamous book bound in human skin, a book of poetry from South America made by a tribe that preserves the skin of tribal members.

“Oh, I don’t want to talk about that,” Marshall said with a chuckle and a slight shudder. “It’s just another book bound in something … different.”

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Organization makes students' voices heard Student Health Advisory Board grants members opportunities to create change

By Courtney Tietje Rocket Contributor

The Student He a lt h Advisory Board (SHAB) i s a s tu d e nt - f o c u s e d organization that aims to help students at Slippery Rock University to connect with the services offered at the Health Center.

Having been involved with the organization for two years, junior public health major Brian Rice, 19, said SHAB offers students the chance to have a say in campus health services.

“The main goal is to better the campus services that we offer through hearing out student opinions and hearing what they have to say,” Rice said. “SHAB is basically health services for students, and we can’t know [what students need] if they don’t voice their opinions.”

Jessica Kaack, who is the health promotion graduate assistant and helps to oversee SHAB, shared a similar view.

“It’s very important that we get students’ opinions because the Student Health Center is really here for the student,” Kaack said.

Members of SHAB meet two times a semester, their first meeting took place yesterday.

Wh e n s tu d e nt s g e t together, they discuss what SHAB hopes to accomplish for the academic year, what types of services students are currently in need of, and new ideas and additions that they think should be implemented within the student health center.

Renee Bateman, co ordinator of health promotion, said the input that the students give is vital.

“What I think is necessary may not seem necessary to our students,” Bateman said.

Since t heir primar y goal right now is to reach out to as many students as possible, Bateman and Kaack both said they

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Registration for the "10,000 Steps Challenge" took place in the Morrow Field House lobby Monday afternoon. From Sept. 12 through the end of the semester, students participating in the program are encouraged to keep track of the amount of steps they take on a day-to-day basis using digital pedometers and daily log sheets.

SRU walking program encourages student fitness

By Chloe Finigan Rocket Contributor

L a s t s e m e s t e r, 2 5 0 students signed up to walk around the Slippery Rock campus.

While walking a mile may seem like a small and trivial task, it can be part of something much more influential, according to Kimberly Smith, associate SEE MEMBERS, PAGE C-3 professor of exercise and

rehabilitative sciences.

“We s t ar te d s pr i ng semester 2011, and it went so well,” Smith said.

Upon receiving positive feedback from a survey after their first try, the exercise science department reorganized and their grant was reestablished.

They received a $13,200 grant from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher E d u c a t i o n ( PA S S H E )

Hig hmark Academic Health Care and used that to purchase pedometers as well as other supplies for their department.

Walking one, two or even three miles is not the only way this program inspires physical activity. Instead, it showcases what walking will lead to.

“Walking alone does not create physical health, but we try to branch out to

non-majors to influence exercise because students in the major exercise so much already,” she said.

In fact, the “Walk the Rock ‘10,000 Step Challenge’” brings in mostly nonexercise science majors.

Out of the 250 that participated last spring, half were SRU students, and 90 percent of those SEE EXERCISE, PAGE C-3

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Jade accessories, bell-bottom jeans part of retro fashion's return A preview for Fall fashion 2011

Katie Ellis "ROCK'n Fashion" School is in session, the leaves are changing colors and summer days are starting to fade away, which can only mean one thing - the start of fall.

When fall arrives every September, not only does it bring cooler temperatures and steaming cups of hot chocolate with it, but dozens of new trends, as well.

There’s nothing like walking into a department store in the fall and seeing all of the new clothes laid out, just inviting you in for a look.

T h i s s e a s on i s n o exception. Designers from the likes of Ralph Lauren to Topshop have something in mind for every girl, from bohemian beauty to preppy princess.

Heads up, ladies! Hats are on trend this season!

Stepping outside to face the cool temperatures isn’t always an easy feat, but a cute hat is sure to make the transition easier.

Don’t be shy of loud leopard print. Not only does it make an all black ensemble look effortlessly

chic, but it’s bound to get you noticed.

For those of you who are weary of attention, try a knit hat in a neutral tone or navy on for size. It’s bound to look great with your favorite outfit, whether it’s dressy or casual.

If neither of these hats tickles your fashion fancy, toughen up your look with a military-inspired cap.

Pair it with a preppy trench coat to combine a classic look with a more modern one.

Fall is all about the best new coats. Varsity jackets are in style this season, so your letterman jackets from high school will fit this trend perfectly. Slip on a cotton dress and wedge ankle booties to complete this androg ynous, yet stylish look.

For the “fashionista” who is into a more fantastical look, pick up a cape in a pretty pastel tone.

Never fear, ladies! The cape is not reminiscent of the poncho look that was popularized a few years ago.

It’s bound to get colder, and as it does, the parka gets even cooler. With faux fur trim adorning the collar of your parka, you’re ready to step out and face the cold in style.

Any of these jackets are bound to get you compliments as you’re out walking to class or going to a party this season.

It’s also disco fever time!

The 70s are grooving their

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For this fall, some fashion styles that are making a comeback for women include bell-bottom jeans, jade jewel-toned accessories, maxi dresses and knit hats neutral in color. When the temperatures become colder, another fashion style to watch for will be parkas with faux fur trim.

way back into fashion this fall with bright colors, bellbottoms and maxi dresses.

The next time “That 70’s Show” is on, take a cue from Jackie and Donna and copy one of their mod outfits.

Bell-bottom jeans will look great with the everpopular wedge or a pair of pumps, although keep in mind that it is advised to stay away from flats when

Ask Ana "Ana Graham"

Hello readers, I am a student by the name of Ana Graham and this is the debut of my advice column, Ask Ana! I will be answering questions and giving advice to everyone on campus who needs it.

All senders will be anonymous, and can send their questions via askanagraham@ ymail.com.

You can also send me a private message or wall post

on Facebook at Ask Ana. Thank you to all who submitted this week!

Question: Dear Ana, How do I make women see that I am truly the perfect man and can fulfill their every need?

- A Birdlike Man

wearing bell-bottoms!

Throw on a br ig ht colored blouse in a jewel tone with this season’s trendiest pants for a fun outfit.

Jade has become the most charismatic jewel tone for fall, whether it’s incorporated into a pair of earrings, a handbag or as the statement piece in your outfit. Go bold and wear it from head to toe

Answer: Dear Birdlike Man, First, you do not want to tell a woman that you are the perfect man. For one, women will read straight through your bull excrement and realize that you are not. Second, a woman doesn’t really want a perfect man anyways: they want a bad boy that they can fix. So act the unattainable rebel. That’s what drives the chicks loco.

Another thing, Birdlike Man: a woman doesn’t really want a man who can fulfill their every desire. What they really want is a man that they can complain about to their friends. We girls all dream of the day when we can finally say to our friend, “OMG Becky, he never does/says/etc.”

The last piece of advice I can give you is: be yourself, but not totally yourself. Sometimes people realize they need to act and dress better than usual to initially get the attention of the person they seek. This continues until the person has been hooked, which is when you can start showing your weirder characteristics without the person running away. If she is hooked, she has invested enough in the relationship to willingly accept all of you.

Think about it this way: a girl will dress up all the time at first, but once she has you hooked, she starts wearing sweatpants. And not even the attractive yoga pants, the bulky sweatpants. Embrace it.

Question: GRAPHIC courtesy of MCT Campus

For students experiencing stress and anxiety due to workloads from their organizations and classes, Ana suggests talking about stresses to a friend and taking a break from working every so often.

Dear Ana, As a student struggling with General Anxiety Disorder, it can be especially tough for me to get through

for a head-turning, eye- wedges and bell-bottoms so you can be the fashion catching look.

Spring and summer star of all your classes.

For a fun night out, favorite, the maxi dress, can be transitioned from a layer your favorite maxi warm weather look to fall dress with a new pair of ready by adding a leather booties and a jewel-toned jacket or an oversized handbag.

Happy shopping, sweater with tough, leather fashionistas! ankle booties.

Fall 2011 is full of colorful and vivacious trends that Katie Ellis is a freshman are not to be missed. Be journalism major and a regular sure to pick up a pair of contributor to The Rocket. working through all of my responsibilities.

Between heavy involvement in two different organizations and being enrolled full-time for classes at 15 credits, I get all of my work done on time, but not before I struggle with severe stress and nearemotional breakdowns.

This is a workload I know for a fact I can handle, but what can I do to better combat my anxiety and fear of not getting anything done in time?

- In Too Deep

Answer: Dear In Too Deep, By no means feel like you are alone in this. I and most other students feel like this sometimes. But the stress can be much harder when you have anxiety.

I bet you probably enjoy everything that you are involved in, but if you let stress and anxiety dampen your experiences, you’ll only remember college as a vacuum of stress and not enough time.

My first suggestion is to talk to someone. Anxiety is worsened when you let it build up in your mind. Having someone to vent to is important. Don’t totally unload your inflictions on another, but even saying something aloud to someone else can come as an automatic relief.

My second suggestion you may not like, but you should really consider: take a break every once in awhile.

If a meeting is not mandatory, lie on the couch and totally clear your mind. Meditate.

Learn to consciously think calm when you are panicking.

Once you do, it’ll become habit.

Make sure you take time to

breathe and the time to enjoy yourself.

Question: Dear Ana, So my boyfriend went to a different college an hour away.

How do we maintain a longdistance relationship and how do I mark my territory so other girls aren’t trying to get with him?

- My Boyfriend’s a Fire Hydrant

Answer: Dear Boyfriend’s a Fire Hydrant, There is something very wrong with the second part of your question; you can’t mark your territory if your “territory” is a grown man. He will make his own decisions, and hounding him will not bode well for your future.

Long-distance relationships can be very tough, however, and I understand how you may feel the need to make a statement.

Consistent texting, Skype and visiting each other as much as you can will help keep that connection constant.

Just remember that whatever will be, will be. If your connection breaks down, it usually wasn’t strong enough to begin with.

If doubts arise, keep your eye on the finish line, which will be the time when you two finally reconcile.

If you two feel like the wait is worth it, then you both should be fine.

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

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Exercise science faculty encourages active lifestyles on campus Continued from Page C-1

were non-exercise science major students.

The walking program has spread out further than SRU’s campus.

It was also recognized as part of an internationally known exercise science program. Slippery Rock’s exercise science program won the “A c t i v e U C h a l l e n g e” w i t h t h e American College of Sports Medicine.

The American College of Sports Medicine is an org an i z at i on fou n d e d i n 1 9 5 4 and aw ard s academic programs at an international level.

Slippery Rock University was placed against schools

from all over the world in the spring of 2011.

It’s p r o g r a m s l i k e ‘Walk the Rock’ that earn Slippery Rock its academic title and gets the student body moving, according to Smith.

Smith said even with the department’s positive reputation, these programs are made for everybody and often require little commitment.

To join the walking movement all it takes is as little as 20 minutes once a week, according to Smith.

“We have meetings at the field house lobby every Monday and Friday, 4:30 on Monday and noon on Friday. You can walk one mile, two miles, and up to

three. It’s made so a student can walk 20 minutes one day,” Smith said.

The goal is to raise the awareness of physical exercise and wellbeing.

Mo st stu d e nt s are n’t required to make a huge commitment, but it is a reason to have daily activity.

Instead of focusing on heart-pounding physical labor, during these walks, students and faculty are taught about physical wellbeing.

There is also room to participate without following a schedule.

“S ome students will re g i s t e r a n d t a k e a pedometer home with them. Then they’ll email

us their steps,” Smith said.

The exercise science department also offers other ways to get active.

T h e He a lt h C e nt e r currently offers six weeks with a personal trainer for any student who feels they need more exercise.

This deal was set up with the exercise science department as another way to give students an outlet that was more costfriendly.

The “Walk the Rock” program ultimately hopes to recruit 350 students, but also to have serious pledges.

D r. J e f f r e y Ly n n , associate professor of exercise science, said the main message of the

program is simply overall health.

“Our message doesn’t have a lot to do with body weight because it’s not as profound as being active,” Lynn said. “If you exercise constantly, you reduce your health risks.

“The reality is, your activity level is a choice you make, but your body weight is not. You can’t wake up and say, ‘Today I’m going to lose five pounds,’ but you can say, ‘Today I’m going to walk or play Frisbee.’ It’s a good behavior.”

B eing active in the Slippery Rock community is not only a faculty goal, but also a goal for students like sophomore public

health major Nick Jones.

Jones, 18, said he thinks being active on a daily basis helps both physically and mentally.

“Not on ly are you improving your internal health, but [you’re] being more social with others during the activity,” Jones said.

This program offers a lot, but it isn’t always marketed to a variety of students.

“I think the program is very helpful, however it should be advertised more to the students because most don’t know what they can offer,” Jones said. “This program can help even the most inactive people to become healthier and it can promote self confidence.”

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welcome the contribution and opinions of students from all over campus.

Some of the projects that SHAB has done in the past include setting up condom vending machines and cold care stations throughout the residence halls, and giving students easy access to cold remedies in the winter without requiring t h e m t o l e ave t h e i r residence hall.

SHAB also advertises and supports health-promoting events such as The Mini Heart Walk, an event put on by the American Heart

Association (AHA), which SHAB promoted for the first time last year.

The organization also advertised the new electronic medical records system last year.

The Protection Connection, an association that aims to educate stu d e nt s on s e x u a l ly transmitted infections (STIs) and to provide students with safer sex supplies at lower costs, was a product of SHAB. At t he me et ing on T h u r s d a y, students shared their concerns and opinions for the upcoming academic year.

“The students decide where we’ll be going for this semester,” Kaack said.

What students want to do and the areas that they want to focus on change from year to year.

SHAB aspires to really listen to students and help them out in the areas that they want help in, according to Kaack.

Kaack feels that feedback f o r t h e s t u d e nt s i s important.

“Typically, we will have a representative on campus to tell [SHAB members] why we cannot do something, or to say ‘Oh yeah, that’s a great idea, let’s put that into

motion,’” she said.

Kaack said SHAB gives students almost instant feedback and allows them to actually see their ideas put into practice.

Professional input is also provided at meetings from the Student Health Services, the Student Counseling Center and Public Health representatives.

This allows SHAB to come together with professionals and other representatives from these groups, giving them access to a wide berth of information and differing opinions.

“I re a l ly va lue t he opinions of our students,

and we try to make sure we implement suggestions as long as they can be implemented,” Bateman said. “If something can’t happen, there’s typically a good reason why and we will bring that reason back to the group at large.”

Bateman said anybody can be involved with the organization, regardless of major, gender or age.

As a student ambassador i n SHA B, R i c e s ai d he b elie ves t hat t he organization is a great resume builder.

St u d e nt s r e c e i v e a certificate for participation at the end of the academic

school year, and can count their participation in SHAB on their Co-Curricular Experiences Transcript.

He said SHAB is a great way for students to be involved in the school and the services that SRU offers.

“It’s open for students,” Rice said. “Anyone can be involved in SHAB. There’s not a fee. It’s all about the students on campus and just making better improvements.”

SHAB’s second meeting will take place on Nov. 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in room 105 in the University Union.