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Events Calendar Weeklong -`PQJQ\" 6IbQ 8MZ[MK]\QWV WN 0WUW[M`]IT[ Mon - Fri This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Atwood Memorial Center’s gallery. The event is sponsored by the UPB Visual Arts comittee, the SCSU Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education, and the LGBT center. There will be a schedule for speakers for the event posted in the gallery.

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Civic Center renamed, expanded Michael Runyon NEWS EDITOR

The former St. Cloud Civic Center, now known as the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, received more than a new name at the ribbon cutting ceremony that ushered the newly renovated and named building to the public eye. Julie Lunning, the executive director of the chamber of com-

merce, said “When it was built originally, the Civic Center is what it was. It really evolved into a larger convention facility. With that, it really couldn’t be a civic center anymore. Then came the opportunity to call it something else. I know there’s been a lot of discussion involving the river initiatives in St. Cloud. Mayor Kliess chose that name and surprised everybody on the groundbreaking ceremony.” The construction of the

River’s Edge Convention Center began mid last year and ran ITT \PZW]OP \PQ[ aMIZ 1\ ÅVQ[PML around the expected deadline of late last year or early this year. The construction will add around 80,000 square feet of additional space. The current building is 100,000 square feet. 33,000 feet of the additional space will be used for exhibition space. The construction also added additional loading docks, back of the house catering and a larger lobby.

Convention Center manager Bill Dunsmoor spoke on what the plan was for the construction, saying, “First and foremost we designed a convention center convention hall. We did add retractable seating to the west wall of our facility which will enhance our current client base’s experience for general session auditorium speaking and will allow us to

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Saffari’s dismissal: still no word

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Molly Willms MANAGING EDITOR

More than three months after the dismissal of Mahmoud Saffari, the administration has been able to provide us with a who, what, where, when and even a how. The area that remains fuzzy is the why. Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Mahmoud Saffari was dismissed from his employment at SCSU in September of 2011. According to MnSCU’s administrator personnel plan (page nine), his dismissal was legal. The document stipulates that under the terms of his employment, MnSCU can terminate an administrator for any or no reason and at any time with adequate notice. That’s the how. Since they’re

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Stalking awareness month observed Meg Iserloth GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Every year, 3.4 million adults in the United States alone are stalked, reports StalkingAwarenessMonth.org. Because of this, the Stalking Resource Center, National Center for Victims of Crime, IVL \PM 7NÅKM WV Violence Against Women dubbed January “Stalking

Awareness Month” in 2004 and have been coming together every year since then to educate the public through events and the sharing of information on stalking. StalkingAwarenessMonth.org has many resources on their website, including statistics, facts, quizzes, activities, and ideas to educate others in the community about

stalking. Lee LaDue, the Coordinator of the Gender Violence Prevention program, said that nationally 13 percent of college women have admitted to being stalked since the beginning of the school year. However, this percentage only counts those who have gone into services, and many more have

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In the past several years, diversity has been the topic that has dominated headlines around the world. Change and growth have taken over, and everything from political systems to social classes have tossed old ideas to the side to Å\ QV _Q\P \PM _WZTL \PI\ Q[ \ISQVO shape around them. Minnesota has followed suit with this trend, with it’s colleges IVL ]VQ^MZ[Q\QM[ ZMÆMK\QVO ]XWV this change. In many ways SCSU is at the forefront of a constantly changing system. SCSU has many programs happening throughout the year that promote diversity across KIUX][ <PM 7NÅKM WN +]T\]ZIT Diversity (OCD) is one of the major organizers of these events. Their mission statement includes educating, providing scholarships and mentoring individuals until graduation.

Customer Service: the N]VLIUMV\IT[ 2 - 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The event will take place at Centennial Hall, room 351. The workshop will teach attendees how to better work with customers over the phone or in person and how to deal with irritated customers.

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Volunteer and Service 4MIZVQVO NIQZ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Atwood, in the main lounge. The event is designed to connect students and organizations that provide opportunities for volunteering. The event is sponsored by the Campus Department of Involvement.

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Budget Advisory Group 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Atwood in the Mississippi room. The event is sponsored by Administrative Affairs and is an opportunity for discussion about the spring budget.

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The Civic Center has gone through a transformation both by name and by space. The center has been renamed to the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center.

Center Continued from Page 1 do some things we haven’t done in the past. We could bring in some entertainment options. Really, our function here are conventions and trade shows. Also, with the seating capacity it allows us to do some things that we haven’t been able to do.” The construction of the Convention center was paid for by the food and beverage tax. The city tried to get state funding for the project through the bonding system, but was not able to get the full grant. They were able to,

Fall convocation: change promised John Russett ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Two major projects are currently changing the landscape at SCSU. The National Hockey and Event Center as well as the Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility are new projects taken on by SCSU this fall. President Earl H. Potter III said these two projects are going to be nothing short of game-changers for the university, the community as well as the state. The National Hockey and Event Center will be built in \_W XPI[M[ IVL \PM ÅZ[\ XPI[M will cost $14 million. “Not only will this project bring new elegance and functionality to the National Hockey Center, it will give the community a much-needed arena for concerts and major presentations,” Potter said. The ISELF building, Potter said, will be the biggest project ever undertaken on the SCSU campus. “The $45 million building will be the capstone for our science camX][ IVL N]TÅTT W]Z XW\MV\QIT \W be the Minnesota university that is the most important catalyst for science education and science-based business in our state,” Potter said. With the completion of ISELF SCSU will move to the forefront of interdisciplinary education and the discovery of solutions to complex practical problems, Potter said. ISELF, Potter explained, came in part as a response to rising enrollment in 10 science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors. From fall 2006 to fall 2010 those majors saw enrollment jump from 749 to 1,302, he said. ISELF, along with the National Hockey and Event Center, headline the changes taking place on the SCSU campus. “Nothing underscores the scale and range of the

changes that are happening on our campus better than these two landmark projects. They represent community engagement, experiential learning and sustainability in their best sense. They represent our future,” Potter said. Physical changes to the landscape are not the only ones taking place at SCSU however. The university is currently working with Earthbound Media Group to create a new branding strategy. Earthbound Media Group, I ÅZU NZWU +ITQNWZVQI PI[ I depth of expertise and a keen IJQTQ\a \W ÅVL \PM \Z]\P 8W\\MZ said. “They are helping us to identify the words and images that will tell Minnesota and the world what makes St. Cloud State special.” He went on to say Earthbound Media Group has found that negative perceptions of SCSU by those who control the blogosphere are not grounded in reality. In tandem with the new branding of SCSU through Earthbound Media Group the university is also going through some organizational changes. Provost Devinder Malhotra said at the fall 2011 convocation that the university had changed drastically since the end of the spring semester. “A new organizational structure went into effect July 1. Many administrative structures, such as supervisors, support staff and cost centers have changed,” he said. With the creation of schools all academic programs are organized around the thematic focus that not only bring clarity of mission and identity but will also provide creative space to develop new interdisciplinary programs to address the educational needs of the marketplace, Malhotra said. “These and many other great projects and initiatives are cause for celebration on our campus and in our community,” Potter said.

however, receive $15 million from the state and funded the center with $15 million from the city. Dunsmoor said, the project was deemed dead in the water after losing the full bond from the state, adding “The design team looked back and decided to put their $15 million into the project. Due to the bidding climate, we were able to get phenomenal bidding from our contractors. The way the bonding rates were, it allowed us some leverage to bond for some additional funds. We were able to push our $15 million to about $22 million. Granted, part of the project included a parking ramp and additional features to the water front. Those were all items that were eliminated from the original request. We do still have a request out to [\I\M TMOQ[TI\]ZM \W ZMKMQ^M W]Z N]VLQVO \W ÅVQ[P \PM XZWRMK\

because, even though the building is open and operational, the project wasn’t completed.” <PM ÅZ[\ M^MV\ PMTL I\ \PM +WV^MV\QWV +MV\MZ _I[ I KIOM ÅOP\ <PM VM_ +WV^MV\QWV KMV\MZ KIV XZW^QLM N]VK\QWV[ TQSM \PM ÅOP\ WZ W\PMZ M^MV\[ []KP I[ KWVKMZ\[ WZ comedians as well. Dunsmoor said, “We certainly aren’t able to attract a large concert. The national hockey center has the capacity to do that. We hope to program in some additional things that are open to the public. We’ll be able to enhance the tech college graduation. They have been holding their graduations at our facility for the last ten years. They’ve been running out of room and this will allow us to add additional seating capacity.”

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Recruiting is another large part of OCD’s missions statement. Fall 2010 saw 2,316 new freshman attend SCSU. Of these new students, 268 were students of color. Despite a decrease in enrollment overall, 2011 saw a minor increase in students of color who are new freshmen. New freshman accounted for 1,971 students, and of those students 274 were students of color. International students enrollment also saw an increase despite the lower enrollment for incoming freshmen. In 2010, 65 students attended SCSU, while 71 were counted in 2011. To support these goals, OCD hosts many events and projects throughout the year. The Minnesota Multicultural Educators Consortium is one of these projects. It focuses on recruiting and educating students of color that seek a profession in the educa\QWV ÅMTL <PM <MIKPMZ[ WN Color Scholarship Project also has a similar focus. For fall Semester 2011, SCSU saw a total enrollment of 17,036 students, which is a drop of over 900 students from fall 2010. Of this total, 1,578 people were considered students of color. This is equal to a little over 10 percent of total enrollment. For fall 2010 there were 1,680 students of color, or a little over 7 percent. “We strongly consider SCSU a very diverse campus,” said David Sikes, +WWZLQVI\WZ NWZ <PM 7NÅKM of Strategy, Planning and Effectiveness. International students were also a large representation in school enrollment. Fall 2011 had 1,008 students from around 80 different countries around the world. In 2010, 1,097 students made up the inter-

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Stalking Continued from Page 1 been stalked without reporting it, according to LaDue. “Only the people who can stop stalking is the stalkers, and I say that in all seriousness,” LaDue said. “We need to focus on how [to] stop people from stalking.” In the meantime, there are many things one can do to recognize stalking and avoid other forms of violence associated with it. LaDue said that one major way to avoid this violence is by paying attention to technology, especially privacy settings on social networking sites. “You have to pay atten-

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The mass communications department at SCSU has expanded and changed over the last decade or so. These changes have been brought forth by working students and an able faculty, such as KVSC’s very own Jo McMullen-Boyer, an adjunct professor and manager of the station. Jo McMullen-Boyer is a graduate of SCSU and worked at KVSC and other radio stations as an undergraduate student. Minoring in political science, McMullen-Boyer explained that she has always possessed a strong passion for news journalism. Her strong interest in radio and networking skills have made her into the manager she is today. Boyer has been the manager for KVSC for 19 years. “I was hired fairly young after college and was full-time directing the day-to-day operations of the radio station,� she says. Boyer is only the second person to have the full-

time job as director and believes KVSC has grown [QVKM [PM Ă…Z[\ [\IZ\ML _WZSQVO \PMZM š?M PI^M W^MZ \PM TI[\ aMIZ[ Y]ITQĂ…ML NWZ [QOVQĂ…KIV\ OZIV\ UWVMa NZWU \PM +WZXWZI\QWV NWZ Public Broadcasting as well as state grants to support arts and culture reporting,â€? Boyer said. KVSC has progressively grown not only from the students and administration, but from the community as well. KVSC presents information in the community interest on their regular radio broadcasts, and current and former community members come out in the hundreds to play and volunteer with trivia every year. KVSC serves as integrated media for class space and provides hands-on material for students to get familiar with. The station is also run mainly by student members. Not only has KVSC grown throughout the years but McMullen-Boyer says she has grown with it as well. “Starting out with KVSC was always working,â€? she explained. Mcmullen-Boyer’s role with KVSC in her earlier years manifested itself into a full-time commitment.

“When I had time off I wouldn’t know what to do with myself,� she said. McMullen-Boyer put hard work and time into KVSC. As time gradually went on, Boyer learned to separate her personal life from her professional life. She said KVSC has served as a tool and taught her many things. Her students continue to amaze her just as well as she continues to inspire them. As the new year rolls in, KVSC plans their biggest annual event, Trivia Weekend. Many teams from all over the globe call in for the winning prize. There are phone lines set up to which players can call in at any time to answer questions hosts ask. “This year’s theme is records which is anything from music, history as well as culture,� McMullenBoyer says. Alongside Boyer, KVSC students and SCSU are preparing for this event. Teams are forming across the country and volunteers are turning out to man the phones. Like most of what KVSC and McMullen-Boyer does, trivia is designed to bring people together to learn and have fun.

Habits to get into that help students academically *ZMVVI +I[Ma BEAT REPORTER

As winter break as come to an end and the start of the new semester is now ]VLMZ_Ia \PM Ă…Z[\ _MMS WN KTI[[M[ PI[ XI[[ML I\ ;IQV\ +TW]L ;\I\M =VQ^MZ[Q\a Along with the New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, save money, or learn something new, perhaps a higher grade point average (GPA) and better study habits have made the list of the things to do in the year to come. Similar to an athlete preparing for a meet or season, the academic mind must be exercised. Like any training, regimented and routine mental exercises help to keep the mind sharp and keen on learning. A game plan is perhaps the most vital element of any success and while “off-seasonâ€? training may not be IV QLMIT \I[S \PM JMVMĂ…\[ _QTT TWVO []ZXI[[ \PM \MUXWZIZa IVO]Q[P WN IV PW]Z of studying. Go to class. Something so simple often seems to escape the mind of the busy college student as the weeks drag on and lectures seems to have little impact on the knowledge accumulated. As students do not simply absorb information through osmosis, active listening is necessary in order to gain from attending lecture. Taking clear and organized notes may not only help students to remember key ideas, but also the pay attention during class. As not all teachers possess the ability to captivate the attention of their students, remaining alert and awake are key attributes to becoming academically successful. Get a study buddy or two. When beginning a new class, it is recommended that students connect with others within the class in the event of an unexpected absence. Additionally, these new contacts can help students to motivate and prepare of exams, quizzes, and projects by providing a different perspective and understanding.

Find another way. While learning through rote may work for some students, each has a unique and preferred way of learning. Most students may not be able to the recite a Shakespearian poem from memory or memorize a complex molecular process; however, it can be assumed that the majority of the student body can sing Lil’ Wayne’s latest rap or Taylor Swift’s most popular chorus. Sing a passage from the required text, draw a picture of process, or LMJI\M I XW[Q\QWV WZ QLMI _Q\P I NZQMVL ;\]LaQVO Q[ VW\ šWVM [QbM Ă…\[ ITTÂş J]\ UWZM WN I šKZMI\M aW]Z W_V IL^MV\]ZMÂş 1\ KIV JM KI\MZML \W \PM [XMKQĂ…KI\QWV[ of each student as what works for one, may not work for another. Be fair. Functioning on four hours of sleep with an empty stomach and an insurmountable amount of stress will in no way help to better one’s academics as not only the body, but the mind require rest. Taking breaks, remembering to eat, and taking the occasional 20-minute power nap can help to boost mental function according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Breaking to exercise, meditate, party, or relax in some way is sometimes is necessary in order to obtain a fresh approach. Know your weaknesses. There comes a time in every student’s academic career when the material is just not “clickingâ€?. At Saint Cloud State University, \]\WZ[ IVL \MIKPQVO I[[Q[\IV\[ IZM I^IQTIJTM QV VMIZTa ITT Ă…MTL[ WN [\]La .ZWU mathematics in the Engineering and Computing Center to human biology in the Wick Science Building, students have the opportunity to seek advice and guidance from knowledgeable mentors and former students. Within Centennial Hall, Saint Cloud State’s Academic Learning Center (ALC) provides assistance to students looking to connect with tutor or join a study group. Additionally, courses such as “Power Readingâ€? and “Reading and Study Strategiesâ€? can help to better prepare students for the rigor faced in a college class. For more information on how to connect with a tutor or study group, contact ALC at alc@stcloudstate.edu or 320.308.4993.

not legally required, no administrator has been able to give the reason why Saffari’s employment was terminated. š?M PI^M IV WNĂ…KQIT ZMI[WV <PM WNĂ…KQIT ZMI[WV _I[ \PI\ PM Q[ an administrator under the administrator plan,â€? said Judith Siminoe, special adviser to the president on matters of data practices law. “If you are an administrator, under that plan, you can be released from employment at any time for any reason or no reason with notice. There is a period of notice that’s required. “So that means that there doesn’t have to be a reason, there doesn’t have to be a publicly disclosed reason. It’s a matter of changes in the way services are going to be delivered or strategies \PI\ \PM XZW^W[\ PIL NWZ \PM WNĂ…KM Âş +ITTQVO I R][\QĂ…KI\QWV WN IK\QWV a reason for the action is one of the logical fallacies that has been used to dodge the question of why Saffari was dismissed. The administration switches, in the same conversation, to saying that “because it’s legalâ€? is their reason to saying that there is no reason and there’s no need for a reason. After Saffari’s dismissal, several groups united against this action. MeCHA, The Faculty and Staff of Color Caucus and the SCSU Faculty Association were among these groups; the latter passed a motion requesting that President Potter reconsider the dismissal of Saffari. Members of MeCHA and other student groups stormed a student government meeting on October 6, barricading the doors until SGA agreed to pass a resolution requiring President Potter to speak to the students about the decision. The following week, Provost Malhotra addressed the SGA, saying that all information regarding Saffari’s termination was private and protected by Minnesota Data Practices law. At a later meeting, President Potter said the same thing, citing MN Statue 13.43 regarding privacy of state employees. ;XMKQĂ…KITTa [\I\M[ \PI\ the existence of, nature of and action taken on any existing complaints against current and former state employees must be made public. According to Siminoe, there _MZM VW KWUXTIQV\[ WV Ă…TM IJW]\ Mahmoud Saffari. When asked whether it would be fair to say that this case is one of those dismissals without reason mentioned in the personnel plan, Siminoe said “we wouldn’t describe it that way.â€? Siminoe was among those who walked Saffari off campus on the day he was told of his termination. It was alleged that he was escorted off campus by security and that his keys were seized and he _I[ VW\ ITTW_ML IKKM[[ \W PQ[ WNĂ…KM or staff. Saffari’s employment was ofĂ…KQITTa \MZUQVI\ML WV ,MKMUJMZ 20, 2011. The Chronicle will continue to investigate and report upon this issue. If readers have any information they think should be made available to the student body and community, please contact us.

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Diversity Continued from Page 1 national student population. For both years, international students made up around 5 percent of the enrollment at SCSU. Many of these same numbers have been taken by the MnSCU system in similar ways. Based of data from the 20092010 school year, there are around 430,000 total students currently attending a school under the MnSCU system. Of these students, 47,268 students were considered students of color. This accounts for around 17 percent of the total enrollment for students. International students made up 3,871 of this number, or about 1.5 percent of total enrollment. While enrollment has more than likely changed since this data was compiled, it’s

ZMÆMK\QWV KIV JM \ISMV QV\W KWV[QLMZI\QWV NWZ N]\]ZM aMIZ[ Melinda Voss, Director of Public Relations, said that “diversity is key to achieving the goals we have set for ourselves.” The Women’s Center is place where diversity is one of these important goals. During fall 2011, 52 percent of students were women. Their mission statement states that they aim to “promote a safe, inclusive and engaged community.” <PM 7NÅKM WN +]T\]ZIT ,Q^MZ[Q\a IVL <PM ?WUMV¼[ +MV\MZ regularly hold events, as well as offer scholarships, and their web pages can be accessed through the SCSU website. American author and social critic Cornell West will be attending the Diversity in Leadershit Conference as a key note speaker. The conference will be held January 27 and 28. General admission with $5 at the door.

Aviation students continue education despite close Leah Carr ASST. MARQUEE EDITOR PHOTO COURTESY OF STALKINGAWARENESSMONTH.ORG

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LaDue also said. One of the things that people don’t think to do when being stalked is to keep e-mails, texts, messages or other paper trails the stalker might leave behind, though LaDue said it’s important to do so anyway. “Document everything and keep everything. Sometimes people will get an icky e-mail and delete it, but it’s really important that they keep that,” LaDue said. “We have different tools to help here, like a stalking incident log, and lots and lots of information to give to people on how to protect themselves technologically.” “The other thing I recommend is to come in and use resources here on campus,” LaDue said. One of the resources open to students is a program that the Women’s Center is presenting on January 24th at 5:00 p.m. in the Granite Room. The program will feature personal stories, examples of stalking, how it impacts survivors, how to recognize stalking, and how to protect oneself from the crime. Not only is stalking in itself a crime, but it also has often lead to more serious crimes that might have possibly been prevented had they been reported early on. “Sometimes [stalking] is a standalone crime, but it’s often done in connection with dating and domestic violence and sexual assault,” LaDue said. “If we can deal with the stalking behavior and help that victim, we can often prevent dating violence and sexual assault, and murder, frankly. There certainly are some stalking cases that have ended in murder.” For more information on Stalking Awareness Month or the stalking crime in general, visit StalkingAwarenessMonth.org.

The closing of the Aviation Department at SCSU has stirred emotions among students, faculty, and members of the surrounding community. When the decision to end the program was made in December of 2010, questions began to rise pertaining to the 135 students already enrolled in the program. According to John Palmer, Associate Provost, Organizational Development and Faculty Relations at SCSU, students were informed of the decision and were urged to take aviation classes as soon as possible, as certain classes would begin to become unavailable with each passing semester. Each student was then given a “teachout” plan that would map out the remainder of their education within the aviation department. “We will, in accordance with their plan, try to help them get through to the graduation point,” said SCSU Provost, Devinder M. Malhotra. Palmer also explained that, though 135 seems to be a large number, it counts NWZ ITT [\]LMV\[ _PW _MZM VW\QÅML WN \PM closing, including students that are not currently enrolled but have taken at least one aviation class over the past two years. Along with that, he explained that the number will become increasingly smaller with each passing semester as more and more students graduate. Because of the closing, students were also allowed to apply earlier than what is normally allowed so they could gain admittance to the aviation program as soon as possible. “It was like taking at least two years of admissions to the program in one year,” said Palmer. “The administration didn’t

LW IVa\PQVO \W IZ\QÅKQITTa []XXZM[[ I[ it were, admission to the program. And that’s a good thing, because those are all people who will hopefully end up being [I\Q[ÅML _Q\P \PM ML]KI\QWVIT M`XMZQMVKM that they receive.” Although the University has prepared K]ZZMV\ I^QI\QWV [\]LMV\[ \W ÅVQ[P W]\ the remainder of the program, questions continued to rise concerning one group of students in particular; those actively deployed in the military. Normally, a student who enrolls at SCSU and is deployed before earning a degree can continue classes upon their return. This posed a problem for deployed aviation students, as aviation classes would most likely no longer be offered by the time they returned home. However, Malhotra and Palmer said that the University will take steps to ensure that those students are able to follow their teach-out plan and fully complete their education. “They are deployed. It’s not their fault they cannot execute the plan,” said Malhotra“We will work with those students and see what classes they need, and we will work with the existing faculty and try to create some arrangements with the same learning outcomes can be delivered to them.” 8ITUMZ M`XTIQVML \PI\ \PM [XMKQÅK[ WN the deployed students remaining education depends on different factors, such as \PMQZ [XMKQÅK UIRWZ _PMV \PMa _QTT ZM\]ZV which classes they completed before they were deployed, and what the student did while they were deployed. What aviation students do while they are deployed is key, because there is a possibility that they could receive credit for their courses based on their activities.

Palmer also noted that the University would potentially partner with the community to help the students complete their education. ¹1N \PMa¼ZM QV \PM 8ZW ÆQOP\ QV\MVLQVO to be pilots, there are places locally that \MIKP ÆQOP\ º [IQL 8ITUMZ ¹;W _M UIa NWZ example, no longer teach a certain kind of ground school, but there are ground schools that are taught that aren’t for credit. What we would do is work with the ground school to place the student, and what we would do is give them credit for that activity.” The decision to close the aviation department was, according to Malhotra, one that was carefully made. He explained that, because the amount of funding given to SCSU from the state was shrinking, so was its budget. Because of this, the University wasn’t able to continue providing all of its current programs, which brought on the process of strategic planning and program appraisal. As a part of this process, programs were organized into categories; one of them containing programs would be suspended or closed. 32 programs were chosen to be suspended or closed, and the aviation department was one of them. Malhotra said that, although there’s hope that the closing of these programs will create room for new development to occur, the University recognizes that the change has caused inconvenience for students, both current and potential, “Whenever we cut a program, that is a deduction of programs in our portfolio and a deduction of choices for the students,” said Malhotra. “We didn’t take this decision lightly.”

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News Bulletin: Jan. 5 - Jan. 11 St. Cloud city council approves more roundabouts

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University Chronicle - Page 7

Monday, January 16, 2012

Learning to learn: an educational perspective

Jason Tham ALUMNI CONTRIBUTOR

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The controversial Steven Moffat Ciara Pritschet COPY EDITOR

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Adapting to SCSU as a non-traditional student Linda Marie MacLeod

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UPCOMING EVENTS Monday Night Jazz at The Pioneer Place, Monday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. The Acoustic Project at The Local Blend, Monday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. Open Mic at The Local Blend, Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. David Bromberg at The Pioneer Place, Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Great Theater presents Winnie the Pooh at the Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.

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The Throwbacks invade Pioneer Place Chelsea Christman BEAT REPORTER

Videos of the most popular bands of the ! [ IVL [ ÆI[P across a giant projector screen in the Pioneer Place Theatre. A narrator’s voice describes the stories and successes of bands like The Beatles, The Temptations, Simon and Garfunkel, and more. As the video segment ends, the band Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks breaks out singing a corresponding song like “The Way You Do The Things You Do” by The Temptations. With the stage set up in the form of a giant TV screen, Ploof and his band perform the classic rock songs. Lights ÆI[P IKZW[[ \PM _ITT[ WN the theater as the crowd shouts and claps. Named a Rockumentary, the idea of performing music along with vintage footage and narration was invented by Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks. “We are trying to recreate an experience of the past, and our goal is to sound close to the records and make people feel like they are 16 years old again,” Ploof said of the rock series.

Ploof explained that the rock series started four years ago. He said Dan Barth, co-owner of Pioneer Place, encouraged the series focusing on classic rock music. Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks have had experience, performing multiple 60s and 70s music shows over the years. “It’s revisiting the entire experience of the past musical decades,” said Pat Curto of the Rockumentary. A musician for 48 years, he sings and plays percussion in the band. Curto remembers the start of his career. “I heard The Beatles on the radio in 1964, and it all took off from there,” he said, agreeing with the nostalgia of the Rockumentary show. Helping to bring memories back, the band sang a combination of both American and British music. Back and forth like a battle, they alternated videos and songs of American groups such as The Beach Boys and their hits and British groups, like The Beatles. Performing many chart toppers, the concert featured songs like “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” by

The Animals, “Something Tells Me I’m Into Something Good” by Herman’s Hermits, and “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones. Ploof and his band played the songs in classic form, trying to keep the music as accurate as possible to the past. The Ploof family is highly involved in music, forming the core of the band. Justin, his brother, and his father all perform as professionals. His father plays keyboard, tambourine, and sings while his brother plays guitar and sings. Justin is the lead singer. Harmonizing together, the band retains closeness only available through family. “Music is something that gets inside you, and \PMZM Q[ VW ÅOP\QVO Q\ You don’t pick to be a musician. Music picks you,” Ploof said of his passion. “Music is not what we do, but who we are,” Curto agreed. At the end of every song in the Rockumentary, the crowd cheered and clapped wildly. The theater was sold out, and fans praised the event. One attendee, Kevin Hemnesch, a 1972 graduate of SCSU, has season tickets to many

The Pioneer Place presents Comfortably Pink Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Halenbeck After Dark at Halenbeck Hall Fieldhouse, Friday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m. Burlesque-O-Rama at the Performing Arts CenterCenter Stage, Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. The Red Carpet hosts Dirty Horse, Thursday, Skyline, Friday, and 32 Degrees on Saturday. The Press Bar & Parlor hosts Gel, Friday, Jan. 20 and Playback, Saturday, Jan. 21.

Julie Reeve and Janine Irisarri Art Exhibit in the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom Dec. 9 - Jan. 19 Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals Art Exhibit in the Atwood Memorial Center Gallery Jan. 16 - Feb. 23

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‘The British Invaded ... America Fought Back’ included a Rockumentary of 1960s and 70s hit songs and video from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and more.

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Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks performed for ‘The British Invaded ... America Fought Back’ at the Pioneer Place this past Monday through Wednesday.

of The Pioneer Place’s shows. “Certain songs will bring back memories, and it was nice to have a historical aspect with the videos, too. It’s more than just music, and the Ploofs are top knotch,” said Hemnesch. With whoops and praise, the Rockumentary was a success. “We credit our success to our supportive fans, the Barths, and the Pioneer Place venue,” Ploof said. After every show, he thanks the crowd and admits he almost gets choked up. “We urge people to come down and check out our shows. The Pioneer Place is a dream because there are so few places that care about the performing arts, and the owners really care about their performers,” Ploof said. 8TWWN [IQL \PM ÅVIT Rockumentary show was video-taped, which will be available to watch

on the band’s Facebook page. The Rockumentary is the secondshow in Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks series at the Pioneer Place. The unique event rocked out at the Pioneer Place Theatre from January 9 to 11. Music started at 7:30 p.m. and continued until about 10 p.m. Their next show in the series, The Folk Evolution, will focus on pure folk music, which celebrated and protested the events of the 1960s and 70s. Folk Evolution runs from March 5 to March 7 at 7:30 p.m. For more information on Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks, their shows, and the Pioneer Place venue, visit www. XXÅ^M KWU

Film festivals showcase student talents Leah Carr ASST. MARQUEE EDITOR

Film enthusiasts at SCSU will have a chance to show off their talents this week at the third annual Student Film Festival: Burlesque-O-Rama. <PM ÅTU NM[\Q^IT Q[ I _Ia NWZ [\]LMV\[ \W [PW_KI[M \PMQZ ÅTUmaking abilities to the University and surrounding community. The event will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Center Stage IVL _QTT LQ[XTIa I ^IZQM\a WN ÅTU[ KZMI\ML Ja ÅTU [\]LQM[ [\]LMV\[ I\ SCSU. Burlesque-O-Rama is not the WVTa _Ia \W OM\ QV^WT^ML _Q\P ÅTU on campus. Major or non-major, student or community member, SCSU has several options for anyone interested in cinema. Cinescope, a sponsor of Burlesque-O-Rama, is a student-led group focused on all aspects of ÅTU )T\PW]OP \PM KT]J Q[ _Q\PQV the Theatre and Film Studies Department, it is open to anyone who has a passion for cinema, or just wants to get involved. More information about this group can be found on the SCSU website as well as Cinescope’s Facebook page. The weekly “International Film Festival” serves as yet another way to satisfy cinema cravings among students, staff

and the surrounding community. ) LQNNMZMV\ QV\MZVI\QWVIT ÅTU Q[ played every Monday night, free of charge, in the Atwood Little Theatre at 7 p.m. The series also includes an in-depth discussion immediately after each viewing. Information on this event, includQVO I [KPML]TM WN ]XKWUQVO ÅTU[ can also be found on the SCSU website. 7V I [\I\M_QLM TM^MT ÅTU festivals attract large masses of people on a yearly basis. Whether they call Minnesota their home or are in the area for a visit, the Twin Cities hosts a variety of festivals that offer entertainment NWZ ÅTUUISMZ[ IVL KQVMUI TW^MZ[ alike. One of these events is the Solstice Film Festival. Founded by Devin Halden as a way for ÅTUUISMZ[ \W [PIZM \PMQZ _WZS to friends and family, this festival takes place in St. Paul and showKI[M[ I ^IZQM\a WN ÅTU[ ITWVO _Q\P multiple special events and educational initiatives. The Solstice Film Festival takes place in mid June and again in December. )VW\PMZ ÅTU NM[\Q^IT TWKI\ML in the Twin Cities is the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Like the Solstice Film Festival, this festival offers a _QLM ^IZQM\a WN ÅTU[ IVL M^MV\[ at locations all around Minneapolis. In 2011, the Minneapolis St. Paul Film Festival occurred over

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‘Burlesque-O-Rama’ is one way for students to showcase \PMQZ ÅTU \ITMV\[ <PQ[ aMIZ Q[ Q\[ \PQZL IVV]IT ÅTU NM[\Q^IT This event will be held on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. a span of three weeks, all jampacked with entertainment. Other popular festivals in the area include the Minneapolis Latin Film Festival, and the Asian Film Festival. The Film Society, located at the St. Anthony Main Theatre Complex on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, IT[W PW[\[ I ^IZQM\a WN [UITT ÅTU NM[\Q^IT[ IVL [QVOTM ÅTU[ \PZW]OPout the year.

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GREAT Theatre to perform Winnie the Pooh Chelsea Christman

only 11, he plays Roo, the young, exciting kangaroo, in the show. Maria, age 18, plays Piglet. A classic childhood tale takes “It’s different to play Piglet the stage with Great Theatre. because I am more outgoing and Winnie the Pooh, that “willy, nilly, not as shy and scared as Piglet, [QTTa WTL JMIZ ITT [\]NNML _Q\P Æ]NN º but it is fun,” she said. is an icon of youth. Many grew Luke, age 15, said he loves his up with Pooh, the golden bear, character. and his array of friends, watch“I play Rabbit, and I’ve never ing the characters on their grand played an evil character before, adventures. With Piglet, Rabbit, but I’ve always wanted to,” he Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, [IQL 4]SM KTIZQÅML \PI\ :IJJQ\ and Christopher Robin, the tales is not evil, but he is the meanest of Winnie the Pooh are still wellcharacter. known. Even before auditioning, the Now, the endearing stories family said they watched old written by A. A. Milne turn into a “Winnie the Pooh” movies to help theater production. With a cast of them embody their roles. 28 local actors ranging from age 7 “We would watch our characthrough adult, the 1-hour perforters and see what they were doing, mance is about to make its debut. and that really helps to develop Three of the actors share a the character,” Charlie said. common bond deeper than just Music and songs galore are cast mates. Maria, Luke, and incorporated into the play, makCharlie Reber are siblings, and ing it a musical. With about ten they all claim leading roles in the songs, the play features scores and play. In a family of eight children, singing numbers. \PMa IZM NZWU ;\ 2W[MXP IVL IZM The play details many difall home-schooled. They enjoy ferent parts of the “Winnie the family bonding, like playing FrisPooh” stories. From Pooh wantbee golf, but acting is the sibling’s ing honey and visiting his friends’ main interest. houses to saving Christopher The three agreed that Maria Robin from a creature called started the passion for acting. a Backson, the play showcases “I’ve been acting since I was many plot line moments. Central nine, and I just tested it out in themes of friendship, sharing, and »<PM ;W]VL WN 5][QK¼ XTIa IVL caring are apparent throughout I caught the acting bug,” Maria the musical presentation as well. said. With few set changes and ;QVKM \PMV PMZ aW]VOMZ [QJamazing costumes, the Rebers are lings followed in her footsteps, and excited to be involved in the play. the siblings have been involved They said many other members in numerous plays, mostly with of their family have helped make Great Theatre. stages or been on the crew in the “I started acting when I was past. Their mother has always four, and it was chain reaction been involved, acting as a memfrom Maria,” Charlie said. At ber of the crew for Winnie the BEAT REPORTER

Pooh. “Our mom has always been there on the crew to help, and it is nice to have her support,” said Maria. ;PM [IQL PMZ UWU _I[ PMZ personal assistant when she was the lead role in the play “Annie.” Between the three siblings, the Rebers all agreed that Great Theatre was an amazing organization. Calling it an “extended family” and a “second home,” they said they have made many friends and continue to make new ones with every show. With a mutual fervor for acting, the siblings are bonded through their real family and their family and Great Theatre. Acting is an important part of their lives. “Acting means becoming someone new, not being yourself but becoming wild,” Luke said. “Acting is playing someone you are not. We go into that theater world and leave ourselves behind,” Maria said. The Rebers encouraged everyone to attend the play. “It has something for everyone, although it is geared for younger kids. There is constant action, and the kids will laugh,” Maria said. “It’s full of adventure, and it will bring back memories for adults,” Charlie added. The opening night of “Winnie The Pooh” will be on Jan 20, I\ \PM ;\MXPMV * 0]UXPZMa <PMI\MZ I\ ;IQV\ 2WPV¼[ =VQ^MZ[Q\a ;PW_ \QUM[ IZM WV .ZQLIa[ ;I\]ZLIa[ IVL ;]VLIa[ Friday showings are at 7 p.m. _PQTM ;I\]ZLIa[ IVL ;]VLIa[ are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for children/students, $14 for seniors, and for $17 adults. Pooh and his

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It is from this nation that we’re introduced to the main protagonist of the series, Rhennthyl, a journeyman portraitist that ÅVL[ PQU[MTN _Q\P QUIOing abilities. The original three-book series follows Rhennthyl’s progression as he slowly hones his skill as a lowly imager at the Collegium of Imagisle to his eventual position as one of the Masters of the Collegium. While Rhennthyl may be the stalwart hero of the series, Modesitt never fails to remind its readers that he’s but a pawn of the poli\QK[ WN ;WTQLIZ ?Q\P \PI\ QV mind, it comes as little surprise then that even though it’s a three-book series with a combined number of more than a thousand pages, it feels fairly short. Even though action scenes are few and sparse, they’re written in such a way that the reader is constantly anticipating the next moment but never starved of it. Modesitt I^WQL[ \PM XQ\NITT WN ÆWWLQVO his readers with nothing but action, unlike Michael Bay’s Transformers movies. And the country of ;WTQLIZ Q[ IV QV\MZM[\QVO creation on its own. Perhaps modeled after earlier Brit-

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New Year’s resolutions that can be done Meg Iserloth GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Most people who set New Year’s resolutions have every intention of following through on January 1st, but after a few months go by, they get TW[\ QV \PM [P]NÆM WN [KPWWT IVL TQNM 1\ UQOP\ VW\ []ZXZQ[M aW] \W Ă…VL W]\ \PI\ WVTa XMZKMV\ WN resolutions are still kicking after six months. With that said, it’s no excuse to just give up on your goals this year. According to Dtalpha.com, “People who explicitly make New Years Resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don’t explicitly make resolutions.â€? At the same time, if you’re going to make a resolution at all, you might as well stop setting yourself up for failure. Instead, try to think of achieving something plausible this year, starting with this list of New Year’s resolutions that actually work.

Practice good posture. When most young people consider improving their posture, it’s only for the amount of time it takes Grandma to get off their back about it, so to speak. But like many things in life, it turns out that the older you get, the more sense Grandma seems to make, at least about this. In fact, having strong abdominal muscles not only protects your body from injury, but it also helps you look younger, according to Dtalpha.com. Another simple thing you can do this year is trying to breathe from your abdomen instead of your chest, which also helps your posture, the website goes on to say.

Go to the doctor once in a while. Going to the doctor is such a simple thing, yet people who are recently out on their own usually

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most people. If you constantly feel drowsy, try going to bed earlier.� (dtalpha.com) We’ve all heard that life-long phrase ‘just because you can doesn’t mean you should’, but it’s time to start taking it seriously, especially in the case of sleep. Think back to the last time you pulled an all-nighter to get some work (or for some people, gaming) done and try to remember what went through your brain at around midnight. If it was something like ‘can I stay up all night without collapsing?’ then maybe this resolution is for you. Once again, just because you can doesn’t mean you should, and there are more reasons not to than you might know. For one, you’re more likely to be able to focus and function when you’ve had enough sleep, and for another, weight gain and other sicknesses are more likely to affect you if you don’t get a lot of sleep. So this year, try to manage your time better before the sun goes down so that when bedtime rolls around you might actually get some sleep.

Drink a little less. Not only is binge drinking terrible for your body and mind, it’s also terrible for your wallet. Times are pretty hard right now for everyone, especially for the typical college students who have to balance paying for gas, rent, student fees and personal fees as it is. If you’re a pretty big fan of alcohol right now, it might be a good idea to tone it down a bit. By promising yourself to drink a little less this year (instead of stopping altogether, a resolution too drastic for most people to keep for more than a weekend or two), you’ll sleep better, feel better, concentrate better, and depending on how much you partied last year, you’ll probably remember more of the nights you spend out on the prowl - something everyone can agree is a plus.

Recipe of the week: Doritos Chicken Casserole Jade Branden CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The holiday season just ended and I’m sure most of us, being college students, are on a tight budget. The theory of money growing on trees is nice, but we know that is nonexistent. What does exist is our bank account and maybe a limited amount of cash. Now with the snow falling and winter slowly catching up, there is a warm dish with a limited amount of ingredients all of us could make. Whether you are a chef in the kitchen or just the microwave-type, this recipe is good to have at your hands. <PM ,WZQ\W[ +PQKSMV +I[[MZWTM Q[ I ZMKQXM _PMZM aW] UIa Ă…VL \PM[M QVOZMLQMV\[ QV aW]Z SQ\KPMV ITZMILa WZ KIV [VIO NZWU aW]Z ZWWUUI\M[ <PQ[ ZMKQXM was found on a website called Allthecooks.com and more can be found on the application through smartphones called “Recipes.â€? On the website or with the application, you can type in an ingredient you have laying around in the kitchen and “Boomâ€? you have a simple and possibly quick recipe to whip up. If you have to go to the grocery store to get the ingredients, you will only be spending about twenty dollars. Another good idea is to make it a collaborative meal, where you can each chip in with others to lessen the cost. Don’t feel bad if you do want to make this for yourself, but remember,“Sharing is caring.â€? Here are the ingredients; after you’re done mastering this dish, I give you permission to call yourself Martha Stewart.

Ingredients: 1 Chicken (Breast) 1 Package Doritos (Nacho Cheese Flavor) 1 Can – Corn (Whole Kernel) Cheese (Grated) 1 Small – Onion (Diced) 1 Can – Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Can – Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Cup – Milk 1 Can – Ro-tel Tomatoes

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Business

Downtown sub shop comparison Brenna Casey BEAT REPORTER

Throughout the city of St. Cloud, numerous restaurants, clubs, cafes, and bars have catered to the taste of the students of St. Cloud State University. Among these restaurants and bistros are the sandwich shops which have provided students with a quick and healthy alternative. Subway, Jimmy John’s, Erbert’s and Gerbert’s, and Bo Diddley’s Deli are perhaps the most well-known sandwich shops within the St. Cloud area. As each offers a unique take on the perfect soup and sandwich combination, these sandwich shops have continued to thrive thanks to the student population at SCSU. Started in the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin 20 years ago, the mid-western franchise, Erbert’s and Gerbert’s (E&G’s), since has grown nearly 50 stores strong. Recently branching out to the Southern United States, Erbert’s and Gerbert’s offers a wide variety of classic, specialty, and signature subs. Located on West St. Germain Street next to Invincible Costume and Herberger’s, Erbert’s and Gerbert’s offers reasonably priced soups and sandwiches and is open till 2:30 am for those late nights out on the town. Its quiet and casual atmosphere is accommodating for not only the typical college student, but also members of the St. Cloud community. E&G’s innovative and humorous names can be both interesting and confusing as customer, Derek Brown, explained that the only “downside” to E&G’s meals was that unlike Subway where you can’t easily “create your own sandwich.” “The bread is the best thing about it… You walk in and the smell is just fantastic,” Brown said. “It’s in a really convenient location and they’re always friendly here.” Just a short walk away from E&G’s is St. Cloud’s own Jimmy John’s, known for their “freaky fast” service and rocking staff.

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Jimmy John’s atmosphere was raucous and the staff were friendly.

Delivering from 10:00 am till 3:10 am, Jimmy John’s provides for the perfect late night snack or mid-afternoon meal, ideal for the busy college student. With fresh ingredients prepared daily by JJ’s staff, primarily made up of local college students, each sandwich is assembled with speed and precision. Mike Fennell, St. Cloud’s Jimmy John’s store manager, explained that unlike their rivals, Jimmy John’s has become an active part of the St. Cloud State community.

“On move in week, we were the only ones handing out free sample,” Fennell said. “We would walk into parties and just handed them out.” Jimmy John’s loud and “rockin’” atmosphere may not be the ideal place to study, however, JJ’s humorous signs and sleek setting make for the prime hangout. With moderately priced submarine sandwiches and a fast-paced IVL NZQMVLTa [\INN 2QUUa 2WPV¼[ Å\[ \PM JQTT NWZ IVa P]VOZa individual looking for a quick meal. Only next door, Subway is perhaps the most wellknown of the sandwich making world as it boasts nearly 36,000 delis throughout 98 countries. With their infamous $5 footlong option as well as their newly added breakfast line has made, St. Cloud Subways are a popular lunch time option. While not as cleanly as the other reviewed sub shops, ;]J_Ia KWV[Q[\MV\Ta WNNMZ[ [IVL_QKPM[ UILM \W \PM [XMKQÅcation of each customer. While the manager on duty preferred not to comment, one worker explained that the St. Cloud Subway is severely understaffed as of fall of 2011. Across the street from downtown St. Cloud is Bo Diddley’s, home to the notorious cribbage tournaments and delicious soups and subs. With an additional location in St. Joseph, it’s quaint décor, folk music and jazz provides for a charming ambiance. While it may not appear to be home to some of the most delectable lunch time cuisines, Bo Diddley’s has a large and loyal following. “I’ve been coming here since I was a teen, and I still haven’t found anything that I didn’t like,” Beth Schnider, a self-proclaimed Bo Diddley’s lover, said. St. Cloud State University is surrounded by a diverse array of delis and soup and sandwich soups where students have the opportunity to try something new for a reasonable price close to home.

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Erbert’s and Gerbert’s bread is highly recommended. They have creative names for their sandwiches, but confused the orders.

Bo Diddley’s is the only local contender and has the best variety of menu.

Technology

Lifehacks: websites that make life easier Brenna Casey BEAT REPORTER

Through the rise of technology, individuals now have the ability to control and dictate nearly all aspects of their lives through the use of smart phones, social networking sites, and the thousands of other modern devices that have been created in order to simplify life. Perhaps the greatest driving force behind the continuous progression of technology is the internet. The vast cyber world of images and information has connected over 2 billion individuals globally. This constant exchange of information has led to an ever growing collection of facts, advice, tips, tricks and innovative solutions to everyday problems. Sites such as Stumbleupon have helped individuals to explore the wonders of the internet, however a new breed of website has emerged. Lifehacker.com and lifehack.org have gathered thousands of pages of combined research and information in order to simplify the lives of internet users. Lifehacker.com perhaps contains among the most

random tid-bits of information as the site details how to properly remove vanilla bean seeds with the use of rum or turn an old computer fan into a litter box exhaust system. While not all of the tips and tricks are so extraneous, more relatable advice such as how to prolong the life of a gadget’s battery or getting a better night’s sleep can prove to be useful for a night out on the town or a late night cram session at the library. Lifehack.org similarly provides users with advice and information. Unlike Lifehacker, Lifehack focuses more so on inspirational or lifestyle advice such as how to better a relationship or increasing productivity. Lifetips.com is yet another useful information search engine where advice from car buying to skateboarding. Well-organized with dozens of sub-topics, Lifetips is a simple site with connections to industry experts and published authors. College students are well-known for their pizza and ramen noodle diet, however, a website called supercook.com has sought to change that. Created in 2008, Supercook has allowed its users to input all of their available ingredients and search for possible recipes. Perhaps what is most useful about Supercook is its user friendliness and the ability to

browse through thousands of pictures and keep personal notes regarding each recipe. As is more so a culinary search engine, Supercook gathers recipes from sites such as marthastewart.com and epicurious.com and creates a central database for the hungry student or the struggling chef. )LLQ\QWVITTa \PM _MJ[Q\M KIV PMTX \W ÅVL \ZILQ\QWVIT UMIT[ XMZNMK\Ta []Q\ML NWZ [XMKQÅK PWTQLIa[ IVL M^MV\[ From Thanksgiving to weddings and the Kentucky Derby, Supercook perfectly organizes recipes in order of highest rating or most recently added. Supercook furthermore provides the average preparation time as well as the number of servings the recipe yields. Supercook also has created a rating system where users can rate and review each recipe so that future chefs will be able to gain a better understanding of the meal they are creating. Supercook, Lifehack, and Lifehacker have helped to simplify the life of millions and are all available through the magic of the internet. Just a few clicks away is the perNMK\ LQVVMZ NWZ \_W \PM Å^M TI_[ WN []KKM[[ WZ \PM M`XTIVItion on how to escape zip-tie handcuffs.

Monday, January 16, 2012

WEEK OF JAN. 16 - 22

BASKETBALL

M - U of M Crookston Jan. 20, 8 p.m. Home MSU Moorhead Jan. 21, 6 p.m. Home W - U of M Crookston Jan. 20, 6 p.m. Home MSU Moorhead Jan. 21, 4 p.m. Away

HOCKEY

M - North Dakota Jan. 20, 7:37 p.m. Home Jan. 21, 7:07 p.m. Home W - North Dakota Jan. 20, 7:07 p.m. Away Jan. 21, 2:07 p.m. Away

NORDIC SKI Wirth SuperTour Minneapolis Jan. 21-22 Away

SWIMMING & DIVING

St. Johns/St. Ben’s Dual Jan. 20, 1 p.m. Home All Saints Invitational Minneapolis Jan. 21 Away

TRACK & FIELD

Iowa State Open Jan. 20-21 Away

WRESTLING UW Eau Claire Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. Home

Concordia/MSU Moorhead Jan. 20-21, 7 & 2 p.m. @ MSU Moorhead

Sports & Fitness

University Chronicle - Page 13

Sports & Fitness Columns Lack of sleep can be remedied with planning Lauren Willms HEALTH COLUMN

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T-Wolves are on their way back John Russett SPORTS COLUMN

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Sports & Fitness

Monday, January 16, 2012

Huskies win in OT at Colorado Staff Report SPORTS & FITNESS

The men’s hockey team ÅVQ[PML \PM _MMSMVL _Q\P a win in overtime against Colorado College on Saturday. Jordy Christian [KWZML ;I\]ZLIaŸ[ ÅVIT OWIT UW^QVO \PM OIUM \W after Colorado’s 3-1 win on Friday. In Friday’s game, Colorado scored twice JMNWZM \PMQZ ÅZ[\ XW_MZ XTIa <PM ÅZ[\ OWIT _MV\ \W )TM` Krushelnyski, assisted by Michael Bolvin and Scott Winkler. Colorado’s second goal was scored by Nick Dineen and was assisted by Alex Krushelnyski and Peter Stoykewych. After three CC power plays, St. Cloud scored their ÅZ[\ OWIT L]ZQVO \PMQZ ÅZ[\ power play, bringing the [KWZM \W 6QKS 2MV[MV was assisted in his goal by Andrew Prochno and Cory Thorson. During the third, CC obtained three power plays to SCSU’s one. Scott WinSTMZ [KWZML ++Ÿ[ ÅVIT OWIT IN\MZ \PMQZ ÅVIT XW_MZ XTIa on an empty goal. He was assisted by Jaden Schwartz and Arthur Bidwell. Saturday’s game began with a goal by SCSU’s Garrett Milan assisted by Joey Holka and Kevin Gravel. Winkler of CC took the next goal and tied the game with assists from Alex Krushelnyski and Gabe Guentzel. UNIVERSITY CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO SCSU regained the lead <PQ[ 6W^ +PZWVQKTM ÅTM XPW\W [PW_[ ,I^QL -LLa _PMV \PM 0][SQM[ L]ZQVO \PMQZ ÅZ[\ XW_MZ XTIa \WWS WV \PM /WXPMZ[ I\ \PM 6I\QWVIT 0WKSMa +MV\MZ -LLa I[[Q[\ML 2IZML .M[LMZ Jared Festler brought the QV I XW_MZ XTIa \W PMTX \PMU _QV ;I\]ZLIa IOIQV[\ +WTWZILW [KWZM \W _Q\P I[[Q[\[ NZWU Ben Hanowski and David

-LLa <PM ÅZ[\ XW_MZ XTIa was followed closely by a second, however, no goals were scored. Colorado had a power play early on in the second period, but the next goal went to Nic Dowd of SCSU with assists from Andrew Prochno and Nick Jensen. CC made headway in their next power play, with Rylan Schwartz hitting the net with assists from Jaden Schwartz and Nick Dineen. <PM [KWZM _I[ Ja \PM MVL WN \PM VL XMZQWL After a power play each at the beginning of the period, SCSU’s David Eddy JZW]OP\ \PM [KWZM \W with assists from Nic Down and Cory Thorson. The game got intense as CC caught up to SCSU. The nest two goals were theirs, scored by David Civitarese and Alex Krushelnyski and assisted by Ian Young and Jaden Schwartz/ Michael Bolvin, respectively. The game went into over\QUM _Q\P I [KWZM WN Two-and-a-half minutes in, Jordy Christian scored the winning goal with assistance form Brooks Bertsch and Sam Zabkowicz. Men’s hockey will return to the National Hockey Center this Friday and Saturday to face WCHA rival University of North Dakota. Tickets are available to students beginning 9 a.m. on Tuesday. It’s recommended to pick up tickets in advance for this game. The puck will drop both days at 7:07 p.m.

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Molli Mott scored her eighth goal of the season in the 3-1 victory at Saturday’s game.

Women sweep Mankato State Staff Report SPORTS & FITNESS

The women’s hockey \MIU MIZVML Q\[ ÅZ[\ [Mries sweep in almost three years over Minnesota State Mankato over the weekend. <PM ÅVIT [KWZM[ ZIV IVL 3-1. Callie Dahl took the ZMQV[ ÅZ[\ QV .ZQLIaŸ[ OIUM [KWZQVO \PM ÅZ[\ IVL WVTa goal for the period with an assist from Sydney Burghart. Brittany Toor scored her ÅZ[\ OWIT WN \PM M^MVQVO just seconds into the second period with a n assist from Abby Ness. The Mavericks came back at the start of the third period, with Lauren Barnes scoring early on with assists from Emilia Andersson and Emmi Leinonen. Huskiy Julie Gilbert took the next goal on an SCSU power play with assistance from Michelle Burke and Alex Nelson. Brittany Toor then seized the next goal unassisted at 11 minutes into the third period. MSU’s Ariel Mackley [KWZML \PM OIUMŸ[ ÅVIT OWIT I\ !" _Q\P I[[Q[\IVKM from assistant captain Jackie Otto. ?Q\P I [KWZM WN \PM [PWW\QVO [KWZM _I[ Freshman goalie Julie Friend

was in the net for the duration of the game. On Saturday, SCSU \WWS \PM ÅZ[\ OWIT IOIQV I[ Molli Mott knocked the puck past Alli Altmann with assists from Brittany Toor IVL )JJa 6M[[ I\ " Jocelyn Zabrick got the nest goal for the Huskies just Å^M UQV]\M[ QV\W \PM [MKWVL period, with assistance from Sydney Burghardt and Callie Dahl. Burghardt went on to assist Abby Ness QV \PM XW_MZ XTIa I\ " along with Julia Gilbert to make the score 3-0 in the end of the second period. The Mavericks came back \W UISM \PMQZ ÅZ[\ IVL WVTa goal of the game just over two minutes into the third period. Jackie Otto scored with assistance from Lauren Smith and Lauren Barnes. The shooting score was narrower this game, with a score of 3-1 and shots-onOWIT ILLQVO ]X \W ! Over the weekend, Friend made 67 saves for the Huskies. The women’s hockey team is away again in North Dakota this weekend, but returns to the National Hockey Center to play ,]T]\P WV 2IV IVL I\ " IVL " X U ZM[XMKtively.

shoot on-campus off and on throughout the semester.â€? Hoffmann says he takes advantage of RecFest to recruit students from the other, busier end of campus. “We’re kind of like down on the south end of campus,â€? Hoffmann said. “There’s a handful of people that stop by.â€? The department hosts a festival like this every semester. During fall semester, RecFest was hosted outside on the Atwood Mall. “The fall RecFest is always a lot bigger because we’re outside, obviously, so there’s more room to set up stuff like demonstrations IVL OZW]X Ă…\VM[[ Âş ;W]XQZ said. Apart from the location, Soupir said the festival and its goals remain much the same. “It’s a little bit smaller, but we have basically the same things and just new information for the upcoming semester,â€? Soupir said. “We kind of change semester-to-

semester what each department offers.â€? Many of the students representing programs were employees, but many also partook in the activities themselves. Samantha Frolik, representing aquatics, prefers a water workout to more traditional cardio. “It’s a good workout and if you don’t like to run, swimming’s always a good alternative. That’s my idea of it, because I hate to run,â€? Frolik laughed. From the triathletes handing out information and recruiting participants and Outdoor Endeavors XI[[QVO W]\ Ă…[PQVO [QVSMZ[ and promoting the interna\QWVIT [\]LMV\ QKM Ă…[PQVO LIa the residents of Halenbeck Hall occupied Atwood to get the word out about the south end. “No matter what you want to do: if you want to JUN-KAI TEOH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER have fun, or just relax or The Paddling, Adventure, Climbing and Kiting club have a great workout, we (PACK) laid out many of their gears and equiphave something for everyments to attract people on RecFest. body,â€? Soupir said.

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stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/intramurals. “At the captain’s meetings we usually go over rules and whatnot; things like you can’t wear jewelry, all the facts of intramurals,� Mitchell said. Mitchell also said that most teams split the cost of registration between the members of the team. Free agents do not have to pay, unless the team that picks them up needs help paying the registration fee. Having trouble choosing a league? Mitchell said he participates in several every semester. “Basketball is really fun

because it’s competitive, but kickball is also fun because it is more laid back,� Mitchell said when asked what his favorite intramural was. Campus Recreation Intramural Sports prides itself on being designed to help students, faculty and staff become more involved. They promote intramurals as a way for anyone to get involved “regardless of age, gender, handicap, skill level or past experience.� SCSU and SCTC students are eligible to be a part of intramurals as long as they have a minimum of one credit and have a valid university I.D.

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Intramurals help students get active Hannah Swift ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Hockey at SCSU may seem like the hot-ticket sport that has the most student participation, but the hockey teams have a rival on campus: Intramurals. With about 10 different sports offered every semester and hundreds of participants, Campus Recreation’s Intramural Sports programs give students the chance to get out and get active. “It’s fun, you get to meet a lot of people,” said Taylor Mitchell, program assistant for Campus Rec. “You get to bond with people you are already friends with, plus it’s a good work out.” This spring there are six leagues WNNMZML NWZ \PM ÅZ[\ PITN WN \PM [MUM[ter: Basketball, volleyball, boot Hockey, dodge ball, indoor soccer, and kickball. Basketball, volleyball, and soccer each have men’s, women’s, and co-rec leagues. Boot hockey, dodge ball, and kickball all have open leagues, meaning \PMZM Q[ VW [XMKQÅK V]UJMZ WN UITM[ WZ

females needed per team. Besides being a way to get some exercise, Mitchell also said he likes the chance to do something fun with friends. “One of the main reasons I play is to hang out with friends I don’t get to see a lot,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said he participated in several different intramural leagues up until he broke his wrist playing on an intramural basketball team. “Injuries happen every once and a while, but not too often,” Mitchell said, explaining that his injury is not the norm. Tyler Hecht, a freshman majoring in athletic training, said intramurals helped him get to know people when he started attending SCSU. ¹)\ ÅZ[\ 1 _I[ VMZ^W][ JMKI][M Q\ was a couple weeks into school and I didn’t know that many people,” Hecht [IQL ¹J]\ IN\MZ \PM ÅZ[\ \QUM _M XTIaML I made a lot of good friends, had a lot of fun together.” Hecht signed up for fall intramural dodgeball as a free agent. For those

who don’t have a team, if they write “free agent” on their registration form, their name will be emailed out to all team captains who are looking for extra players. “I really recommend it for every freshman as just a way to get involved and meet new people,” Hecht said. For those who are unsure if they are ready to commit to playing on an intramural team, Hecht said the time commitment is minimal and the benMÅ\[ UISM Q\ _WZ\P Q\ :MOQ[\ZI\QWV MV\ZQM[ NWZ \PM ÅZ[\ block of spring intramurals are due Tuesday, Jan. 24. In order to get regQ[\MZML [\]LMV\[ VMML \W ÅTT W]\ I NWZU and turn it in with $40 to the Campus Rec desk in Halenbeck. Once a team is registered the team captain is required to attend a captains meeting, all of which take place on <]M[LIa 2IV QV 0ITMVJMKS <W ÅVL out the different times for each meeting go to the Campus Rec website at www.

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Anthony Webber (center) is held back by an opponent during the winter intramural Champ Night. Students from both SCSU and St. Cloud Technical College are eligible to participate in intramurals offered by Campus Recreation.

Weather puts a hold on outdoor sports

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Winter for Minnesotan’s has been less than harsh in many ways. During the late fall and early winter months of November and December, warm temperatures led to more rain and less accumulation snow for most areas of the state. The averages in most counties currently puts people standing in around one or two inches of snow.

RecFest promotes recreational groups Molly Willims MANAGING EDITOR

The usual milling students around Atwood on Wednesday touched down at the kiosks to learn about the various offerings of Campus Recreation. Spring RecFest 2012 featured booths NZWU IY]I\QK[ QV\ZIU]ZIT [XWZ\[ OZW]X Å\ness, Outdoor Endeavors and many more. “RecFest is just overall a great opportuJUN-KAI TEOH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER nity for campus rec organizations as a whole Part of RecFest’s push this year is for its Fishing Education & Outreach activi- to get on the north side of campus, because ties, funded by a grant from Outdoor National. Spring RecFest 2012 featured we’re kind of down south,” said Joshua JWW\P[ NZWU IY]I\QK[ QV\ZIU]ZIT [XWZ\[ OZW]X Å\VM[[ 7]\LWWZ -VLMI^WZ[ Soupir of campus recreation. One of the groups represented was and many more.

PACK, or the Paddling, Adventure, Climbing and Kiting club. Formerly known as the Rock Climbing club, this organization also houses the on-campus archery club. “We just changed names and broadened our scope,” said former president Evan Parkhouse of PACK, formally created last year. “We have a partnership with St. Cloud Archer’s Association off-campus,” said Joe Hoffmann, president of the archery club. “They donate blocks so we have a place to

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