Thursday, November 7, 2013 La Roche College • 9000 Babcock Boulevard • Pittsburgh, PA 15237 • 412.847.2505 Vol. 18, Issue 2 Being Facebook official causes more problems than you’d think By Megan Poland

then comments on pictures, and then statuses about hanging out. It gave me clues to ask the question if he was cheating, and he was.” Another student, Mitchel, said, “I got a message on Facebook this morning from a girl’s boyfriend. I went to high school with her and he randomly said he was going to fight m e .” “It’s the drama page,” Tammy said. “It should be called Drama- ©mushon.com book. I go on there to see other peo- ple’s problems. I don’t put my busi- Editor’s Note: In this story, some These problems can stem ‘Woman Crush Wednesday’ and ness on Facebook.” sources’ names have been changed from a new trend of internet dating ‘Man Crush Monday’ which can Almost everyone has an to protect their privacy. and fan pages full of half-naked pic- cause fights, too,” she continued. opinion on the term “Facebook of- tures. When you know what every- “Instagram can cause prob- ficial.” This means to make your rela- ocial media has changed the way one is doing, looking at, or talking lems too because you can see what tionship with your significant other we communicate, but maybe not to, it’s hard to avoid problems. pictures people are liking,” Hillary public knowledge by posting it on for the better. “If you’re dating someone said. “I liked this one guy and I could Facebook. However, men and wom- S Facebook, Twitter, Insta- and they like a picture of an attrac- see that he just liked pictures of five en seem to have different opinions gram, and Tumblr all have potential tive person on Facebook,” Miranda different girls. It’s irritating.” on the matter. to cause quarrels between significant said, “I feel like that would cause a Hillary caught her ex-boy- Miranda said that being others and often do. Teenagers and fight.” Her boyfriend will randomly friend of two years cheating because Facebook official is a generic form of young adults are likely to run into re- message her friends to ask about of Facebook. “I saw that he added a proposal. “Everyone’s on Facebook lationship problems if they’re signed their lives and how they’re doing. one girl he always talked about,” she and it’s a big deal,” she said. “On the up for social networking sites. “On Instagram, there’s said. “It started with comments, and other side, it can be bad if you have

SEE FACEBOOK, PAGE 6 Sleep is for the week By Rachel Spontak

“Early to bed and early to rise night in order to perform to their makes and man healthy, wealthy and fullest potential. wise,” Benjamin Franklin used to Adolescents require sleep because say. it allows them to be more engaged, keeps them healthy, and allows their ontrary to popular belief, brains to develop correctly, Gates sleep is not for the weak. said. Sleep does more for the hu- Not getting enough sleep can Cman body than most people realize. cause students to feel irritable, Sleep affects our mood, allows us stressed, and anxious, Gates added. to consolidate and recall memories When students are stressed, they and learned information, restores have a harder time focusing in class our bodies, and fights against dis- and on assignments, ultimately caus- eases. ing them to fall behind. According to the American Col- Lack of sleep has also been linked lege Health Association, 40 percent to health problems such as obesity, of college students feel rested no diabetes, and heart disease. Accord- ©dfwfurniture.com more than two days a week. ing to the Division of Sleep Medi- Dr. Janet Gates, psychology pro- cine at Harvard Medical School, Health Improvement, contribut- to have excess body fat. Those who fessor at La Roche College, says that many experts believe that adequate ed to a study that linked sleep and slept at least 8 hours a night had sig- most college students need about sleep is as important to health as diet body fat. He found that people who nificantly less body fat. eight to nine hours a sleep each and exercise. consistently got less than six hours More serious diseases like diabe- Dr. Neal D. Kohatsu, Center for of sleep per night were more likely tes and cardiovascular disease have SEE SLEEP, PAGE 8

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The La Roche Courier < November, 2013 Volleyball team has Opinion SportsThe La Roche Courier < November, 2013 high hopes for future by Sarah Reichle A diversity proposal he volleyball team is bigger the outcome. Danko had 24 assists, Medaille. The Shaler resident stat- year,” said Seidl. “We just still need and better than it has been in 8 digs, and 6 serving aces in the Lady ed, “That [game] would have really to work on some kinks, but I have a By Jacob Hayson years. Redhawk’s win over Chatham. Per- helped us for our playoff clinch, but feeling for sure by next year and my TThe team, led by Head Coach Ni- nell registered 10 kills against their it was such a big game. We took senior we will do very well.” itting in CC Square I can hear for the diversity and all I can see is answer to that; show the students, dents can come together. The learn- cole Bajuszik, started their season off AMCC Conference rival D’Youville. them to five games. That loss really The team has chemistry. The play- three different languages. I look segregation. “I always see groups of international and American, that ing experiences offered by La Roche, with a bang. They finished second in Seidl said, “Our captains are Tori s tu n g .” ers are mostly freshmen and sopho- up, “Embracing the world,” a slo- the same ethnicity together,” Puller although at a glance they may not such as Saudi Day, give a great op- the six-team USCAA Classic at Penn and Vicki but I’d say the most natural In discussing the loss Seidl said, mores with the exception of one ju- ganS that has become represented the said, seeming amazed that I have just think they have much in common, portunity for students searching to State Greater Allegheny. The feat was born leader is Tori. She’s very posi- “We’ve been struggling with consis- nior and one senior. Seidl thoroughly La Roche identity. Three groups of realized the situation. but with a deeper look they do. create friendship. huge. tive, very motivational. She under- tency all season.” expressed the connections they all international students sit around me: My mission instantly changed; I It is not the fault of the college, or For students more like myself, Volleyball player Jessica Seidl stands the game, she’s a very good The team is 13-17 overall and 2-6 have and how close they all are. She one from the Middle East, one from now want to know why La Roche, the students – it is natural to migrate these are almost never attended by said, “We were the first team really teammate all around. She’s the team- in conference play. Despite their best said, “We always say we’re family. Africa, and the last from China. I can with its collage of individuals, isn’t towards comfort which we find in those outside of the already-estab- to make playoffs, let alone the finals mate that can pick you up.” efforts, the team will not see play- We’re all friends off the court.” truly feel the diversity that pumps as diverse as it seems on the surface. those like us. It is the student’s re- lished group. The proposed class and we did that in back-to-back Pernell leads the team in attacks, offs this year. Their loss on October “I love it; I love every part of it,” through the veins of this school. “You can force relationship build- sponsibility to want and build these would either replace or supplement weekends.” kills, and serves. The middle hitter 30 slashed their hopes of extending Seidl said. I have set out on a mission to ing, but unless the participants want relationships. “It’s determined by the the LRX experience; creating a great- The team went on to finish sec- has a total of 106 attacks and 106 their season. examine the diversity at La Roche to willingly act, it won’t do much,” individual and how outgoing they er global identity in every student. ond at their eight-team invitational kills. “Oh, I think we are going be on through the accounts of the stu- Dylan Thomas, a senior student, said want to be,” Thomas said. This rea- This newfound identity would allow tournament. Captains Vicki Danko Seidl said the toughest loss for the the top of the AMCC next year, be- dents themselves and then report it; when asked what could be done to son is why the class proposed would for the international and American and Tori Pernell directly impacted team was the Dig Pink Game against cause we had the ability to do it this a model for the globe. The idea of all bring the students together. “Classes be such a gift to students. To students students to come together in a way ethnicities coming together to meet give the most opportunity for that like myself, who find themselves not seen before. a united goal is beautiful and should to happen naturally,” he said, myself running on reserve in the charisma La Roche College has given us not be a stretch; something La Roche striving to come up with a solution. department, it takes being in a class a beautiful campus filled with an has strived for. When observing the I think Thomas just gave it though. with a person to truly have an op- amazing faculty and staff and equally laughter and comradery in the halls, I offer a proposal; a class built on portunity to construct a friendship. as beautiful diversity. Students from it is easy to see they have succeeded. the foundation of bringing interna- I have never searched for friend- many countries pass through the The students think differently. tional students with American stu- ship; it usually would find me when same halls as myself everyday. Let’s “Look around; they do not,” said dents, in a way that hasn’t been done. put into a situation with others. take what we have been given and Matthew Puller, a senior from Wash- The LRX experience is a great set of Sometimes these people seemed use it to our advantage. Let’s help the ington D.C. when asked why he classes, offering mind opening ex- like I could never befriend them, students come together and become thought all ethnicities interacted so periences and introducing diversity, but when put in the same situations a single unit; losing the small sects well on campus. As I gazed around I but let’s face it –they don’t bring stu- and given the same goals, we began that riddle the halls. We can grow instantly saw; two Africans talking, dents closer to each other. to work together. A class like that as individuals and as a school. We three feet away two Middle Eastern- “Making friends who are like you would do the job. strive for such progress in the globe; ers talking, and right behind them a and know things similar to you is After observing for over a month, we can start it at La Roche. circle of Americans. “They segregate easier than complete strangers with and after many interviews, I find themselves,” Puller said. nothing in common at first glance,” myself with only one answer; the Jacob is a senior psychology major I was floored. I came here looking Thomas said. This class would be the international and the American stu-

Pittsburgh baseball comes back to life

By Tariq Shabaz Cassie Nadzam going for a spike Vick Danko and Tori Pernell between plays

e did it! We’re Winners! others, wish I was able to see Rober- I know; it’s a shame. Pro athletes, love for baseball that I thought died Finally! The streak is over! to Clemente, Willie Stargle, Barry like it or not, are inspirations to a long time ago. I was cheering like Pittsburgh has a baseball Bonds, and Bill Mazeroski— names many youths. The last two decades crazy; I almost cried in front of the team?!W people will never forget. cost a lot of kids that spark to want to TV screen. These were just a few of many re- Instead I was so lucky to be able play the game, myself included. I had The fans, the chants, the atmo- actions on September 9th when the to see Emil Brown, Tony McKnight, to turn to a new team. I modeled my sphere— I felt it all the way in my liv- Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Tex- Chris Duffy, and Abraham Nunez. play to that of Chicago greats such ing room. I felt like a little kid again. “I think we are going be on as Rangers to clinch the team’s first Who are these people? Exactly. as Jon Garland, Joe Crede, and Paul I suddenly regretted quitting the winning season in 21 years. With For 21 years a dark cloud of misery Konerko. game. I wanted to lace up my cleats that win, a small spark of passion and losing loomed over this sports- I had to keep that dream alive. I again, and put my old glove on, but started to grow to within people’s crazed city. distanced myself away from the Pi- it was a little late for that. However I the top of the AMCC next hearts in the city of Pittsburgh. The Pirates became a joke. Play- rates as much as I could to point of did realize that it wasn’t too late for As the wins added up, the spark ers didn’t want to sign here, and the almost forgetting they even had a the little fans out there. The ones that grew, and this newfound happiness players we had didn’t want to be here. team. Like my Dad once told me: “I can grow up with this team and look and joy of Pirate baseball emerged. Former Pirate pitcher Scott Sauer- wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a up to these winners and maybe, just year, because we had the Slowly but surely it continued to beck once welcomed a new player Pirates hat.” I didn’t want to be a part maybe, they can grow up to reach grow. On October 1st that passion traded to the team by saying “Wel- of the joke, as I’m sure many others their dream and continue the win- had turned into a full outburst of come to Hell.” This was the mentality didn’t want to be either. I swore I ning seasons of Pirate baseball. jubilation, triumph, and excitement in Pittsburgh. would never turn my back on Chi- In baseball, players tip their hats ability to do it this year.” when they clinched their ticket into At least we still had our loyal fans, cago. to the fans for applauding them for a the postseason as the 2013 NL Wild right? They would never turn their Then September 9th came. job well-done. Well, here I am along Card Champions—a title that the backs! When the pirates clinched that with the rest of the city tipping my -Jessica Seidl Pirates, the city, and the people of They Did. I did. Every young winning season, my stomach turned. hat to those guys. Thank you, Pi- Pittsburgh all share. baseball player’s dream is to one When this happens it’s usually a neg- rates, for making me a fan again. Being born in 1991, I was day make it to the big show for their ative experience, but I never felt it be only alive for two winning seasons, home team. Growing up, I dreamt of a positive one. I was confused. and since I was a baby for those two playing for the Chicago White Sox. Then on October 1st while I seasons I have no recollection of Wait, What?! Chicago?! What about watched that playoff game on televi- Two of Pernell’s young supporters those in any fashion. I, like countless Pittsburgh? sion, I realized I still had this huge Photos © Kelly Pernell 4 www.larochecourier.com www.larochecourier.com 5 Pittsburgh chives on By Nate Marsh EntertainmentThe La Roche Courier < November, 2013 having a fun, inviting atmosphere was not an easy task. Our number 1 concern was finding somewhere that would donate their venue to us to maximize our donation to Chil- Local band spotlight: Klaymore dren’s.” By Rachel Spontak The final location was Villa on the South Side. “Two floors of chaos and ust over six years ago, Klaymore fun,” Depp said. came to life. With over 30 songs Lee Prisby- vocals, guitar Also adding to the difficulty of the and dozens of live shows under Bob Moore- drums, percussion planning was trying to find fellow Jtheir belt, this old-school heavy Chivers/Chivettes and local busi- Jesse Prisby- bass, backing vocals metal trio is deserving of your at- nesses that would donate Chive gear tention. and gift cards for the Chinese auc- As a local band, getting Influences: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Megadeth, tion. new fans and recognition can be Dream Theater, Eric Clapton, Rush, Black Sabbath “Our initial plan for our first hard. Klaymore is unlike anything meet-up, which benefited Children’s you’ve ever heard and they surely Free music downloads: klaymore.bandcamp.com Hospital, was expecting maybe one stand out among other bands in hundred Chivers/Chivettes getting the area. Unless you grew up in ©Brandon Depp together, sharing drinks and stories,” klaymore.com Depp said. “But the whole thing blew the 1980s, that is.I interviewed he Chive has come to be a col- Originally meant to entertain April of 2013, and Depp wasted no up into a huge success of 500 people members Lee and Bob from the lege student’s dream distrac- bored office workers, The Chive has time to get the Steel City’s first taste /fansofklaymore and raising $11,224 in the process.” high-energy three piece band tion from the burdens of work, elevated itself to a philosophy for of The Chive. But what is it about The Chive to find out everything there is andT has had a profound impact in Chivers and Chivettes everywhere. “I have been a fan of The Chive that motivated Mr. Depp to go to to know about the band. What @klaymoremetal Pittsburgh. The slogan Keep Calm and Chive and learned that the bigger cities such great lengths? inspires them? How do they get On August 17th the Pittsburgh On, or simply KCCO, is a reminder were starting their own chapters,” Left to Right: Lee, Bob, Jesse “Honestly,” he said, “at first it was new fans? Why should you, the /ybsirpeel2 chapter of The Chive, in an unoffi- that whatever happens in life, keep Depp said. “I saw this as a chance the site’s content –beautiful wom- reader, be listening to them? cial Chive meet-up received $11,224 calm and do not fret –everything for fellow Chivers and Chivettes to en, funny content. But as I learned to donate to Children’s Hospital. But will be okay. meet one another and raise money more about the charity aspect of Q: How did you come up with sion, we’ve been told that ours is The Smiling Moose, Mr. Smalls, your music? what is The Chive exactly? And who Random Acts of Kindness, or for charity, so I got together with a The Chive, I just gravitated to it. The the name Klaymore? What does relatable and that we’re The Rex Theatre, Club Diesel, and Lee: Because if they don’t, then is responsible for this great accom- RAK, are highlighted daily on The friend and it was born.” meet-up situation was inspired by it mean? justifiably pissed. We put out new The Inn Termission Lounge Bob will be sad, and he has a weird- plishment? Chive’s website. Avid Chivers go out Social media has helped im- seeing everyone doing what most of Lee: The original lineup came stuff every two weeks and have over er cry-face than Kim Kardashian. The Chive started in 2008 by of their way for no particular rea- mensely in establishing the Pitts- us do on a normal weekend, but do- up with a list of names that we half a dozen music videos. I can’t Q: How hard is it to be success- But realistically, it’s because we brothers Joe and Leo Resig in Cali- son to help someone they don’t even burgh chapter, Depp said. “The ing it while raising money for a char- thought would be good, and I had think of other local bands doing ful as a local band? believe that we’re providing them fornia as a small way to entertain know. Many followers are known for Chive has a huge following so most ity. It was a no-brainer.” Klaymore on the list. We thought that. Visuals add to the Klaymore Bob: There is no success in be- with a quality product and have people bored at work by posting leaving a $100 tip on a $20 check at of our fans came out to us naturally “A chance to meet different people spelling it with a K made it look experience since we’ve met a lot of ing a local band really. You’re al- no plans of slowing down, so the funny pictures and memes. Since a restaurant with a reminder to the when they saw The Chive Pittsburgh from all over the country, share a few more cryptic and runic which we people out of state, or the country, ways fighting for new people to people that give us a chance and then it has grown into a nation- recipient to pay it forward to some- g roup.” drinks, and a few stories and raising thought was cool. It’s in reference who can’t see us live, so we like to hear your music. Most people give enjoy it won’t be getting let down. wide phenomenon. People are being one else to not break the chain of the While the establishing of the money for a great cause in the pro- to the sword, not the bomb, so we try give them the value of watch- up because they can’t afford it, or We think the effort we put in is re- seen covered in green during college RAK. chapter wasn’t difficult, Depp said, cess was something that took a lot of thought the word looking more ar- ing us even though we don’t play in just don’t have the time to promote flected in the resulting music. football games brandishing “KCCO” Brandon Depp, a Buffalo, NY na- the first unofficial meet-up was. work but it was also very satisfying,” chaic was a good idea. their area. Most bands just have a themselves. Bob: I like to tell on banners, and throwing unofficial tive, is the president of the Pittsburgh “The real work came in the plan- Depp said. short demo EP and maybe a music Lee: You’d have an easier time people that “you won’t be dis- meet-ups in cities across the country chapter of The Chive and the mas- ning of the meet-up,” Depp said. Q: What makes you different video. We have over 30 songs and getting a libertarian voted into appointed” and “we aren’t just in the name of The Chive to donate termind behind this summer’s meet “Securing a large enough venue to from other metal bands in the new videos regularly. So, we hope public office. It’s a lot of work. ‘another’ local band” That usu- money to numerous charities. up. The Pittsburgh chapter started in accommodate 500 people but also area? our friends in Egypt appreciate Sometimes I want to go back in ally gives people more moti- Lee: There aren’t really many watching our videos since I don’t time and tell my ninth grade self to vation to listen to us. When local metal bands doing the old- see a tour that well-funded hap- get an interest that actually makes people hear “local band” they school vibe. Our music sounds pening any time soon. money and won’t take so much usually want to turn their heads. familiar, but with new twists that time from your life. You have to We don’t suck. That’s why I joined draw interest and help us stick out Q: Where do you typically play be ready to constantly promote, Klaymore in the first place, be- more. Our vocals also aren’t just shows? network, stay interesting, and get cause they blew my mind. grunts and pig squeals, and we RE- Bob: We typically play at any shot down by people. Oh, yeah, ALLY don’t see many other metal venue that gets thrown at us. you should probably make time to Q: Why should everyone read- bands doing that around here. Most of them are in Pittsburgh, practice and write music too, but ing this be at your next show? We’ve also been told that one of our but sometimes West Virginia and people tend to forget that acquir- Lee: Because we try to keep striking features is that we’re put- Ohio too. ing any success as a local band, and it interesting. While simultane- ting the fun back into metal. While Lee: We’ve played at places in growing beyond local, is extremely ously dishing out a show with a lot of other metal bands seem to Pittsburgh like the Hard Rock Cafe, rigorous unless you know the right energy levels comparable to early be channeling unnecessary aggres- people from the start. Despite our Megadeth (not our words), we’ve budding popularity, we don’t say also been known to replace some we’re successful. We do have a fair of our lyrics with TLC songs, amount of achievements under our switch instruments with each belts, but we know enough about other, take random cover (or our the road ahead to understand that own original) requests from the Editor-in-Chief Layout there’s still a lot of work to do. crowd, and feed each other food while playing. All of this while Nate Marsh Alison Menard Q: How much does a band’s still playing the headbanging, success/popularity depend on its no-nonsense kind of metal that Contributing Writers Rachel Spontak fan base? people expect from us. (Also, Lee: Bands are responsible for spoiler alert, the more people that Martika Cook initial growth, but if fans don’t come to see us now, the easier it is Advisor help, the band’s efforts become less for us to play at bigger venues.) Megan Poland useful. Bob: If you come to our shows, Ed Stankowski Bob: One hundred percent of it’ll be a guaranteed fun night. I Jalyn Evans the fan base is what shows the mean, come on. We brought cup- popularity/success of the band. cakes for people one show, and Rachel Spontak If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t Lee fed me a cold, stale quesadilla have the money to be able to put while in the middle of a song at an- Rita Vinski out another new CD and much other show. You never know what more. We are grateful to our fans to expect from us so, it’s totally Sarah Reichle who support us. worth your time to come see us Shelby Novak and bang your heads with us. Q: Why should people listen to Photos ©Facebook Bob, Lee, and Jesse Tariq Shabaz 6 www.larochecourier.com www.larochecourier.com 7 An evening of Twyla Tharp By Rita Vinski Hidden gems of LRC By Sarah Reichle ust like every October, the Pitts- burgh Ballet Theater (PBT) begins a Roche is a smaller campus, get groups together and go study in their season on the stage of the but there are places to roam. the library all the time.” JBenedum Center. The Zappala College Cen- The campus has made additional Typically it’s a performance of Lter Square is a common place for seated areas outdoors. The college classic ballet and orchestrated music. residents and commuters to be. CC has made an installment between the However, this year the PBT de- Square hosts events throughout the Annex Building and the lower level cided to change things up. year such as: Stress Free Day; Club of the Wright Library where there The PBT is famous for their ex- Fair Day; Saudi Day; Work-Study; are picnic benches with umbrellas travagant performances and beauti- magic shows; dinners; etc. for studying on a sunny day. The an- ful showcases of the classical move- CC is likely to host soccer fans nual student government ice cream ments and technique of the art of crowding around the TV and couch- social was held there this year. Sever- ballet. es during a big game. Sophomore al classes were held in the mini-park Instead, they exchanged their Natalie Iozzo said, “During one soc- for a change from the monotonous graceful technique of classical ballet cer game, there were herds of chairs classroom grind. for the seductive moves of the waltz crowded around the TV and there “Ketteler Grove” is adjacent to the and tango; and the unique contem- were no places to sit and eat.” Mother House, behind the overflow Student members of One Youth ©Facebook porary styles that Twyla Tharp had Student Government President lot and on the way to the cemetery. originally choreographed. Gladson Sam said he remembers With benches lined along the path, For their opening season perfor- watching the Liverpool-Everton it is a great place to sit and relax. The La Roche College supports mance on October 27th, the PBT soccer game with David Day. cross country team frequently enjoys performed two works originally College Center Square hosted the path running by it for practices. choreographed by Ms. Tharp: “Nine Halloween-themed events for the The gym is another place to go. youth empowerment Sinatra Songs” and “In the Upper residents. There was a paint-a- The gym is open from 10:30 a.m.to Room.” Both were performed by the pumpkin table, a pumpkin carving 11 p.m. and has a calendar of events. Campus club to host november fundraisers PBT before, however this was the contest, and a Halloween costume SGA President Sam recalled jump- first time both performances were dance. ing on a trampoline to dunk a bas- By Jalyn Evans put together. They entitled it, “An If CC is too crowded then there ketball after Midnight Madness. He Evening of Twyla Tharp.” ©Rita Vinski are other indoor options: the li- also plays basketball with guys from esearch supports the fact that The show started out with the The spaghetti dinner meal will of ballet and ballroom. tiful grace. there were a few mishaps of rhythm, brary; the café under the library; the the soccer team and international Pennsylvania is facing a high performance “Nine Sinatra Songs.” include a full plate of lightly oiled With Sinatra’s “All the Way,” The show then did a 360 in the causing the “Stompers” to be off beat lounge by the chapel; and the lounge students when the court is open. school drop-out crisis – La This performance, inspired by some noodles served with red sauce with the fifth couple tangos their way second act with “In the Upper from the music. The audience could outside of the bookstore. Although the campus is small, RocheR students have responded to or without meatballs, a side salad, of Frank Sinatra’s greatest pieces, throughout the stage to represent a Room.” Performing to Philip Glass’ see signs of the exhaustion on their The library attracts study groups. there are things to do. The trick is this very crisis by founding the youth portrays seven different couples and a roll, and a drink all for $5. SAGE trusting and loving couple. A cha, score, the curtain opens to a black faces towards the end. Sophomore Karina Tucker said, “We you have to find your own fun. empowerment club, One Youth. their relationships. Dining Services will be catering the cha inspired couple follows, dancing ground of fog. The dancers ascended The “Bomb Squad” of the com- One Youth is planning two ma- The first number begins with the event. For Poetic Justice, students to the song, “Forget Domani.” This onto the stage in black and white pany stood out through the perfor- jor fundraisers this fall to fund pro- song, “Softly, As I Leave You.” A will station a plethora of original art couple brought light-heartedness to striped jumpsuits—the “Stompers,” mance with their elegant movement grams that provide care and stability romantic, free couple, portrayed by work throughout the Square. Stu- the stage as they portrayed a glamor- wearing white tennis shoes, and the of the aerobic influenced choreogra- to youths in disadvantaged commu- Hannah Carter and Robert Moore, dents will recite poetry, and perform ous, loving couple. female dancers, “Bomb Squad,” clad phy. Dancers Molly Wright, Chris- nities. They are having a spaghetti glided across the Benedum stage, music and dance renditions. The seventh and final couple chal- in bright red pointe shoes. tine Schwaner, Joanna Schmidt, and dinner on Thursday, November dancing a beautiful, elegant waltz. lenged each other by dancing to Instead of the graceful ballet, the Diana Yohe were engaging as they 14th from 4-6 p.m. and a cultural As the first act continues, other Concurrent fundraisers include “That’s Life.” The seductive, graceful company performed difficult move- flew across the stage like fire balls in performing arts event, entitled “Po- relationships are portrayed. Us- their pre-paid t-shirt sale and silent moves, done by Amanda Cochrane ments ranging from contemporary, their red costumes and partnering etic Justice,” on Thursday, November ing Sinatra’s song “Strangers in the auction. For more information or in- and Nurlan Abougaliev, are in the tap, and ballet; to yoga, aerobics, and pointe shoes. 21st from 9-11 p.m. Both events will Night” as the next piece, an emo- formation on ways to donate, please style of an Apache dance. According brief instances of boxing. While the performance as a whole take place at La Roche College in CC tionally distant relationship is shown contact Kayla Benton, One Youth to the show’s play bill, Apache dance Separating into “Stompers” and was breathtaking and quite impres- Square. They encourage students, as through the seductive movements of Public Relations Officer, at Kayla. is “a highly dramatic dance associ- “Bomb Squad,” the dancers began sive, parts of each piece lingered lon- well as members of the community, the tango performed exquisitely by [email protected]. ated with early twentieth century the aerobic contemporary move- ger than necessary. The final song in to support the cause. Danielle Downey and Cooper Ve- Parisian street culture.” ment with a strong fluidity. particular dragged with its repetitive rona. At the end of the first perfor- As the performance presses for- rhythm and choreography. It lagged, In the next song, “One For My mance, the seven couples come to ward, with the beautiful pieces of despite the beauty and the impres- Baby,” Tharp shows a relationship the stage and dance to “My Way,” Philip Glass, the dancers shed their sive strength of the dancers. ©Sarah Reichle that is very sexual and playful as the each dancing their own specific style jumpsuits to reveal bright-red leo- The Pittsburgh Ballet always couple uses the stage to portray their while still keeping in unison and be- tards beneath, matching the “Bomb- manages to impress their audience, happiness. coming one dance. er” red pointe shoes. The company whether it’s with the sets, the danc- Comic relief was brought to the As a whole, this act of “Nine Sina- was clad in full red and bodies drip- ing, or both as a show. This week- stage as the next couple performed tra Songs” brings out the themes of ping in sweat as a result from the end, they didn’t fail to disappoint. to “Something Stupid.” This couple, love and relationships, while show- challenging and non- stop choreog- Earning a standing ovation from the Molly Wright and William Moore, ing how different each can be. While raphy of Tharp. audience, PBT’s creation of “An Eve- SGA strives for better campus life showed the happy side to a relation- each couple danced using a different Though the dancers showed beau- ning of Twyla Tharp” proved to be a ship and used the stage to playfully style of ballroom, the ballet aspect tiful strength in pressing on with the great success and a wonderful start By Martika Cook dance, while still keeping the grace was put into each dance with a beau- difficult movements and footwork, to their 44th season. he Student Government As- the Academic Vice President of the borrow other friend’s print credits; mains unresolved, this hasn’t sociation, SGA, improves and SGA. Instead of being forced to go to I think two to three other people,” stopped the SGA from planning livens-up campus by discuss- the library or the SC computer lab, Carly, a graphic design major said. some exciting activities for Novem- FACEBOOK, FROM PAGE 1 ingT issues important to the student which are usually packed, students “So I use $100 to $150 worth of print ber. One of the programs making an body and creating new and exciting now have the AB building’s comput- credits every semester.” appearance in November is the Re- family members that don’t approve Mitchel said. “Why does everyone activities that everyone can enjoy. er lab available to them from 7 a.m. Several ideas on solving the print styled Program. SGA is teaming up of who you’re with or jealous girls have to know?” On October 17th, the SGA con- to 7 p.m., except when class is held credit problem were brought up, with the Eco club to have students that want to take your boyfriend.” Social media sites complicate Interested in writing, layout, or vened in the Ryan room to plan the there. including taking the un-used print donate their clothes to others. The When asked his opinion on more than just relationships; they next steps in making the campus a Another new development is the credits from other majors who event is planned for early November, being Facebook official, Marquis complicate friendships, too. photography? better and more exciting place to be. approval for the beginning of an haven’t used them up and putting so be on the lookout for posters and seemed confused: “What is that? “I’ve had one fight with a Gladson Sam, President of SGA, be- ESL club, a club dedicated to help the money in a fund for the design emails. Who updates their relationship sta- friend on Facebook,” John said. gan the meeting recapping the suc- international students become more majors. Unfortunately, graphic de- Also planned for early November tus on Facebook?” “There was a miscommunication cess of Father Peter Day on Wednes- interactive with English speaking sign groups aren’t the only majors is a dinner night and bonfire with Jamie, a friend of Marquis, about someone not being invited to The La Roche Courier needs writers for news articles, day, September 25th. residents. The club will also help in- with this problem, making a solution s’mores and possibly hotdogs. There said that Facebook official means the an event.” The rest escalated from This day was dedicated not only ternational students practice their more difficult to find. will also be Milkshake Social Night relationship is legitimate. However, there. feature stories, sports coverage, and entertainment. to celebrate Father Peter’s 19 years English outside the classroom. The “Print credits are an issue for my which, for the first time, will include he said that social networking sites It’s almost impossible to Photographers, illustrators, and page designers are of service to La Roche, but also his SGA’s vote was unanimous. “I think major as well,” Jesse Finke, an ele- a pumpkin pie eating contest. This cause problems to escalate to real avoid social networking sites since always wanted. 60th birthday. The school truly came this is a great idea,” said Jonathon mentary education major, said. “We event is planned for November 21st. life. the majority of young adults are on together to honor Father Peter. “It Mancuso, SGA’s Chair of Public of print lesson plans and worksheets Students can also look forward to “I’m weird about being Face- them. Even schools are using them was nice on the student body’s part,” Relations. for our students. When we’re going the World Cup event sponsored by book official,” Hillary said. “To me, to reach out to current and potential If you are interested in joining our staff, please Gladson said. “We did a perfect job”. SGA also covered the issue with out and teaching, it does add up.” SAAC that will include an indoor relationships are meant to be private, students. If most people have bad The next order of business was students, particularly graphic design The discussion of print credits is still soccer tournament and cultural not public. I don’t want people I may experiences with social network- contact Nate Marsh: SGA’s success in getting the AB’s majors, are running out of credits ongoing as SGA tries to find a solu- food. A date for this event has not or may not talk to to know my busi- ing sites and making relationships [email protected] computer lab open longer for every- before they are halfway through the tion beneficial to everyone. been set however. SGA is aiming for ness.” public, why do they continue to be one thanks to Alexandra Rhoades, semester. “I have ended up having to While the print credit issue re- mid- to late-November date. “I think it’s kind of pointless,” popular? Find out next issue! 8 www.larochecourier.com www.larochecourier.com 9

Cruel meat That’s so annoying! What we should know about the meat we eat By Tariq Shabaz By Shelby Novak Did you ever hear a phrase or 1. “No worries”—You’re not concerned, or telling someone that the issue is no big deal. Editor’s notes: word that came out of nowhere that 2. “That … doe”—As in “that sky doe”; “that view doe”; “I’m butchering the English language doe.” *Thanks for the help of Dr. Joshua Bellin all your friends are saying and it just 3. “I know, right?!”—Interchangeable with “I can’t agree with you more!” *Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, was used to help write this article annoys you? Well here’s a list of them 4. “Happy Happy Happy”—A quote from Duck Dynasty. in this month’s issue of “That’s so an- 5. “Meh”—Expressing a lack of interest or enthusiasm. noying!” 6. “About that life”—As in “the style of life is does not appeal to me,” or “that lifestyle seems quite amusing.” 7. “K”—As in “I’m going to reply to your long text by responding with ‘K.’” 8. “Just say’n”—Indicating your opinion. (I actually don’t mind this one!) 9. “Awesome Sauce”—As in “this is most excellent.” 10. “Preach”—Agreeing with what someone says and not adding any more input. SLEEP, FROM PAGE 1

been linked to insufficient sleep. enough sleep include: too much The body is also more susceptible to homework; not enough time; too more common illnesses such as the busy for sleep; and not being able to common cold during periods of in- fall asleep. adequate sleep. Dr. Gates has suggestions on how Even though some students get to solve sleep deficiency. the right amount of sleep, they may She said that students should start Teacher Q&A with Joe Puglisi not feel rested, Gates stated. This can by making sleep a priority. While it be caused by a number of factors; may not seem as important as school By Tariq Shabaz commonly the culprit is the use of work, hanging out with friends, or ©Naturalgrocers.com electronics before bed. watching your favorite TV shows, it Our bodies have developed our is a vital part of each day. Joe Puglisi is the head of the Mar- and more active in it. It’s part of La Funniest faculty member/ o people really know what with electric prods. This can cause current sleep patterns over thou- She also suggested keeping track keting department Roche’s mission, and I see that more jokester? happens to the meat we eat? the cattle to bolt forward, hurting it- sands of years of evolution. The of all wasted time such as texting, students are more aware of what is I can think of several however There are countless issues self or other cows around it. technology we have today became talking on the phone, and playing going on in the news. In my day you I will not say who. (Mark Dawson connectedD to the meat we consume: Pigs are put in holding stalls, readily available to us within the video games throughout the day. How long have you been teach- never saw anything like that. then enters room and says we’re not production of the meat, animal where they develop pressure sores past 15 years, and our bodies have Once students see how much time ing? You’re From New York. What do here to be funny, but Harry Strick- health, and personal health issues of from the bars of the stall. The con- not yet adapted. Dr. Gates says our they could be using to do homework like better about Pittsburgh? land hands down.) humans. finement of these animals along with bodies are now trying to work on a instead of time consuming tasks, she I have been teaching since 2004. That’s a tough question, but I Where do you see yourself 5 years It has been estimated that near- their poor diets results in inadequate “machine schedule” rather than our said they will have a better sense of I was at the Community Colleges would have to say that Pittsburgh is a from now? ly 450 billion animals are factory nutritive meat. natural one. time management. of Beaver and Butler County and big small city; it has everything that Hopefully still teaching at La farmed every year. Factory farmed Animals on these feed lots are Staying up late texting, doing Gates cautioned that, while many at Waynesburg and have been at La a big city has without all the hassle Roche because I love it here. animals from a Concentrated Ani- caged, battered and bruised, put homework on the computer, and people believe they can “make up” Roche since 2005. such as traffic. What’s your opinion on speed mal Feeding Operation, or CAFO. through painful surgeries and proce- watching TV are major causes of not missed sleep on the weekends, there What do like most about La What is the best part about being bumps? These are large feed lots that hold dures, and put through back-to-back getting enough restful sleep. When is no way to catch up on lost sleep. Roche? Italian? (Laughs) I feel that life is full of animals until they are ready to be artificial inseminations. The higher people stay up at night focusing on Memories and learning consolidate I enjoy the small school atmo- There are a lot of things that are speed bumps, and that they are great killed for consumption. amount of artificial inseminations screens before going to bed, they are while the body sleeps, and if you sphere, the people, and the sur- great about being Italian. Oblivious- learning experience. Cows in CAFO holding areas means higher amounts of animal preventing their brains from going don’t sleep during the week, it can- roundings. ly I’m very proud to be Italian, but I I think you might have misunder- have been forced away from natural births, which ultimately leads to into the restful state. Instead of get- not be gained back at the end of the What do you like least about La would have to say the food without stood the question? selections. They are placed on highly higher amounts of meat produced. ting drowsy before going to bed, the week. Roche? a doubt! (Laughs) No I know what you concentrated diets, mainly a corn If you look at the big picture, brain is kept in an active state, pre- The professor also stresses that Just parking really, it’s always dif- Would you rather live blind or meant. Am I for or against speed diet, which can lead to bloating and roughly 90 percent of the animals venting the body from going into the phones and computers should be put Professor Joe Puglisi ficult to find a space. deaf? bumps? I feel that you have to take illness. Much like humans, when an we eat come from a factory farm. deeper sleep stages throughout the away before bed to allow the brain to ©Tariq Shabaz Have students changed since you That’s a great question; personally your time going over them, and they animal bloat, gas becomes trapped There have been health risk connec- night. enter the restful state. were a student? I would prefer to be deaf. I would are necessary to stop potential haz- into their stomachs. However, when tions from this meat to the people Reasons that students do not get I think that students today are hate to not be able to see all the beau- ards. animals don’t receive help and can’t who consume it. The average per- more aware of community service, tiful things in life. stop the, bloating they could eventu- son tends to eat meat around two to ally suffocate. three times a day. Meat eaters who These corn diets are used to fatten consume meat on a daily basis are animals up at a quicker pace. It helps more at risk of certain cancers, heart to create more amounts of meat in disease, and even cardio vascular less time. Animals are also injected problems. with growth hormones to help them There is also a high risk that a hu- grow faster, also allowing for a high- man may become resistant to some er yield of meat. antibiotics given to such animals. Workout songs Ask Zee Chickens are put on these special When we eat animals that are inject- Dear Zee, Dear war world roommate, as you avoiding the problem and mate doesn’t mean that your prob- diets, forced to eat high amounts of ed with certain growth hormones By Tariq Shabaz This is my freshman year at I don’t think that roommate making it seem unimportant. The lems will automatically disappear. corn mix, and injected with growth and medications, our bodies become college and I’m enjoying everything problems come with just your fresh- first step is to talk to your roommate Secondly, you need to sit down with hormones. Their bodies become immune to them. When this hap- Well, the cold weather is starting to move in, and that means it’s time to about the new experience except one man year. I think I can speak for and tell them how you feel and LIS- your roommate and talk. You two highly disproportionate. Their chests pens, it becomes much harder for start hitting the fitness center. Until scientists can come up with a way to get a thing –my roommate! At the begin- many college students and say it can TEN to what they have to say, don’t need to talk about why you are up- become too large and heavy for the us react effectively to medications. good workout in without music, you’re going to need some tunes to get your ning of the year everything seemed happen any year. Conflict is some- act like your problems are the only set, because we can’t read each oth- rest of their body making them fall Other risks that can be connected to pump on. Without further ado, here is a list of some songs to really get you swell. We had all the same interests thing that is inevitable in life –it is ones that matter. er’s minds. Also remember no cheat- over and unable to move. Many of factory farm meats can include ex- going in the Kerr. and we worked around each other so always going to happen no matter After talking to Dr. Markow- ing; it has to be face to face. If you them don’t even make it to the din- cessive weight gain and even exces- well, she had become one of my clos- how good of friends you are or how itz, one of the school’s psychology can’t resolve the problem by talking ner table. Once a chicken falls over sive hormone intake. 1. Bad Girlfriend-Theory of a Deadman est friends. But as the days went on, many things you have in common. professors, he was able to give me then come up with a list of rules that they die and the bodies are left in the The best type of meat to eat would 2. Johnny Cash-Jason Aldean the interests began to fade and the When I first started having room- some advice on how to handle the each of you can follow to help cut small holding areas with the surviv- be grass-fed animals. Local farm- 3. Bleed it Out-Linkin Park fighting began. We can’t stand being mate problems, I thought it was best situation. He said conflict will always down some of the tension. Both of ing chickens. ers use traditional farming methods 4. The Boys are Back-Dropkick Murphy’s in the same room together; the ten- to ignore them. I thought, “Well if I arise because it is something in this you need to compromise. Then your Animal cruelty is evident in a and pay close attention to how the 5. Can’t Touch This-M.C Hammer sion is so thick you can cut it with a ignore them long enough they will world we cannot fight against and it last resort should be trying to find CAFO as well. Feed lots hold hun- animals are fed, treated, and even 6. Lose Yourself-Eminem knife! Help me! What can we do? disappear, right?” is not something that we can ignore. another roommate. If you two talk dreds of animals at a time, which slaughtered. By eating grass-fed 7. Going Out in Style-Dropkick Murphy’s No, that is absolutely wrong. Ig- What you should or can do is sit through your problems and try to creates small spaces for these ani- animals your body intakes nutritive 8. The Good Left Undone-Rise Against Sincerely, noring the problem only makes mat- down with your roommate and set make ground rules and the situation mals to move around. Cows are meat that is much healthier—this 9. P.I.M.P-50 Cent War World Roommate ters worse. When you ignore things some ground rules each of you can is still full of tension then you can usually crammed together all day, helps cut down on the risk of being 10. She Cranks My Tractor-Dustin Lynch they tend to become more annoying follow and abide by. take the next step in finding some- within confined areas, and forced to diagnosed with life threatening dis- and it makes the problem bigger than This is my advice to you. one new. Good luck and play nice! stand and move around in their own eases. Not only that, it also creates life. What you need to do is confront What you first need to understand manure for days. When they are re- less of a demand for factory farmed your roommate. Don’t try to con- is conflict will always arise wheth- Yours, quired to move, humans stab them animals. front them through a text, email, or er you are with the roommate you Zee letter –those options tend to make it have now or a different roommate. less personal and they come across Just because you get a new room-