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Changes to liberal studies proposed

By Sheryl McGlory venting degree requirements liberal study credit hours in- studies requirements. Rocket News Editor from exceeding 120 credit stead. Discussions have been "We've always required more hours, SRU President Robert ongoing for the past two years, liberal studies than the state SRU faculty members will Smith said. Smith said, and three models requires," Smith said. soon vote on proposals to alter Smith said that in order to for change have now been cre- Each proposal decreases the the liberal studies require- allow degree programs to keep ated. required liberal studies credit ments for graduation. currently required core classes The program revision models hours by three. The proposals for change for students, a committee was are titled X, Y and Z and each One of the biggest changes is Professor votes in election have been brought about be- formed to discuss possible presents a different way to cause of a state mandate pre- ways to decrease the number of change the current liberal SLIPPERY ROCK: A Slippery Rock LJ Please see PROPOSAL on A-3 professor that holds dual citizenship in the United States and Iraq voted Janu- ary 30 in the Iraqi | elections. Dr. Abbass Senators I Alkhafaji, a professor Playing games at SRU's school of business, traveled to Michigan with family sworn in to cast his ballot for the first democratic election held in Iraq. toSGA I Alkhafaji has been an outspoken critic of the Saddam Hussein regime and frequently By Frank Skrip travels to the Middle East for lectures Rocket Assistant News Editor and research. The Slippery Rock Univer- Alkhafaji declined to comment on the sity Student Government As- Iraqi election. sociation swore in two com- muter senators during its meeting yesterday. Former officer dead The two new commuter senators are Mark Kratz and SLIPPERY ROCK: A former Slippery Danielle Vinglish. Kratz is Rock University campus police officer the creator and president of was found dead in his home early Sun- the College Republicans at day morning. SRU. The officer, Christopher Messina, re- Vinglish has participated tired from the department in March in the Freshman Leadership 2004 for health reasons, after seven Program and said she has years of service. been waiting patiently for "(Messina) was an excellent, hard her chance to become in- working officer while he was with us," volved in SGA since then. Campus Police Chief Robert Christy While SGA welcomes these said. "It is such a shame to lose him at new senators, two other sen- such a young age." ators, Nancy Yonkey and Christy said Messina had a good sense Bethany Lawrence, relin- of humor and also that one of his hob- NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET quished their roles as com- bies was target practice, for both pro- Slippery Rock University students (LEFT TO RIGHT) Brandln Jones, Thomas Ralney and Nathan Woolridge play "Halo 2," a video game, In the Uni- muter and North Hall sena- fessional and recreational reasons. versity Union on Wednesday night. tors, respectively. Messina was one of the first officers Game nights are held weekly In the Union lobby on Wednesdays and are sponsored by the SRU game club. Students are Invited to bring their SGA Vice President for on the "SRU Bike Force," and was said own games to share or they can use games provided by the club. Administrative Affairs to be very active and physically fit. Board games are offered to students who want to participate In game night but do not wish to play video games. • Please see SGA on A-3 Worker productivity up WASHINGTON (AP): The productivity of American workers, the critical com- ponent for rising living standards, in- Panel addresses issues creased by 4.1 percent in 2004, capping a remarkable three-year period in which worker efficiency climbed at the for women in science fastest pace in a half century. The Labor Department reported By Kim Dishler Mary Dominiecki, assis- Thursday that productivity for the final Editor-in-Chief tant professor of biology three months of the year was up at an and Tamra Schiappa, as- annual rate of just 0.8 percent, which Three SRU faculty sistant professor of geog- was the slowest quarterly increase in members led a panel dis- raphy, geology and the en- almost three years. cussion about the obsta- vironment, directed the The rapid gains in productivity began cles facing women in sci- panel entitled "Women slowing in the July-September quarter ence-related fields and and Science: Challenges when productivity rose by just 1.8 per- the importance of persist- and Rewards." cent after increases of 3.7 percent in the ing to achieve equality. Schiappa said barriers first quarter and 3.9 percent in the sec- On Wednesday, Jane to women in science have ond quarter last year. Fulton, former dean of the always been present, even NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET College of Health, Envi- SRU professors Mary Dominiecki (LEFT) and Tamra Schiappa discuss challenges women In science face ronment and Science; • Please see SCIENCE on A-3 during a panel discussion Wednesday. Pope's health improving VATICAN CITY (AP): Pope John Paul II's condition is improving and he has not suffered any more breathing spasms, the Vatican. said, but the 84-year- old pontiff may have Coal bunker removal delayed until March to spend up to a week in the hospital to fully | recover. By Sheryl McGlory to Patterson Hall would be after coal bunkers used in the The demolition of the struc- Papal spokesman Rocket News Editor closed due to the work being eastern part of the state to store ture is now scheduled to take Joaquin Navarro- done. anthracite coal, Carlson said. place over spring break, when Valls said the Vatican The coal bunker located next Herb Carlson, assistant vice SRU uses bituminous coal, most students are off campus. would not issue an- to Weisenfluh Dining Hall is president of facilities and plan- which unlike anthracite coal, Some stages of the work have other medical bul- slated for demolition this ning at SRU, said the contrac- can be dangerous when stored already been completed, Carl- letin until Friday. spring. tor delayed the demolition date in large piles. son said, such as the removal of The Holy See has said the pope would The demolition was origi- due to difficulties locating a "It has a tendency to self-ig- nally scheduled to take place conveyors and a bucket eleva- spend a few more days at the Gemelli crane for the work. nite," Carlson said. "The first tor from the bunker. Polyclinic hospital. today and a mass email was Carlson said the coal bunker time we put coal in there, it "The Holy Father's general and res- sent out to students notifying was built approximately 20 started a fire." Once the structure is gone, piratory conditions show a positive evo- them that part of the parking years ago by a state agency, but The bunker has not been Carlson said an oil tank will be lution. The pope has rested well." lot next to Weisenfluh and the has only been used once. used since that first incident, placed on the concrete slab utility road from Kiester Road The bunker was modeled Carlson said. currently holding the bunker.

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ROCK By Sheryl McGlory tions for keeping peace in Iraq Rocket News Editor and with other world nations. He said the United States needs Dr. Lindy Scott, an associate to apologize for its actions relating professor of Spanish and Latin to the Iraq war. Nous American studies at Wheaton Col- "That attitude that the world re lege, spoke with Slippery Rock volves around us is pretty domi- Volunteer Fair students Tuesday about the war in nant," Scott said. "I think most Is- The Institute of Community. Service- Iraq and ways peace might be lamic governments would like to Learning, and Nonprofit Leadership will achieved. hear the United States admit that Scott, also director of the Center we were wrong." host a volunteer fair on Feh. 10 from 12:30 for Applied Christian Ethics at p.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Union. Or- Wheaton, said that our nation's Scott said that the peacekeeping ganizations attending the fair will include process overseas needs to be in- history in dealing with Latin ternationalized so that Iraqis do Hospice, the I-Care House, the American American countries can offer in- not feel as threatened by a con- Red Cross and Special Olympics. Come sights to the motivations and repercussions of the war in Iraq. stant foreign presence in their check out new ways to volunteer. Scott spoke of times in the past country. when the United States invaded Scott said not to confuse the suc- Summer Job and Internship Fair Latin American countries and cess of Iraq's recent elections with tried to force its own idea of a desire for the United States to There will he a summer employment and in- continue its presense in Iraq. ternship fair on Feb. 13 in the MPR of the democracy on them. He said our country claims to be Scott's lecture was sponsored by University Union from noon to 3 p.m. All promoting democracy, but does the Commonwealth Association of majors are welcome and there is no fee for not always take democratic ac- Students (C.A.S.); office of inter- this event. tions in its interactions with other national initiatives; departments To find out what organizations will be at- nations. of English, history, philosophy and "How can we be promoting political science; college of hu- tending the upcoming event, go to democracy by urging countries to manities, fine and performing www.sru.edu/pages/IO149.asp. arts; Bailey Library and the Slip- be undemocratic and support a MEGAN PHILLIPS/ THE ROCKET war they don't favor," Scott said. pery Rock Peace and Justice Lindy Scott, a professor at Wheaton College, speaks to students and faculty Discount Massage Therapy Sessions Scott discussed his own sugges- Coalition. Tuesday about the United States' Involvement In Iraq. Katrina Porter, located in Nebel Profession Suites at 340 Franklin Street, is offering discounted massage sessions to SRU stu- dents and faculty. Police Blotter Costs are $20 for a 30-minute session, $30 for an hour-long session and $35 for a foot Campus Police after police received a report 19, was cited for underage con- seen for DUI. He was released of misuse of a parking decal. sumption of alcohol after po- on his own recognizance. reflexology session, call (724) 612-7011 Jan. 21 - Antoinette Kacz- for an appointment and get more infor- Jan. 21 Bethany E. lice received a report of an al- Jan. 25 - Nicolas J. Shaffer, 23, Lawrence, 20, was cited for marczyk, 22, was cited for theft cohol violation in Harner Hall. Lewes, Del., was seen for two mation at www.massageangels.com/heart- theft of services after police re- of services after police re- Jan. 28 - Police are continu- counts of simple assault, stalk- forhealth. ceived a report of a resident ceived a report of misuse of a ing to investigate a report of ing, false imprisonment and ha- student using another person's parking decal. theft of money from Dodds rassment. He was released on Teacher Certification Programs commuter permit. Jan. 24 - Police are continu- Hall. the condition that he has no Jan. 21 - Nicolas J. Shaffer, 23, ing to investigate a report of Jan. 30 - Michael J. Cum- contact with the victim. The Harrisburg Internship Program (THIS) was cited for harassment after theft of a computer chip from mings, 20, was cited for disor- Jan. 31 - Michele R. Birck- is accepting applications for next fall. police received a report of ha- Bailey Library. derly conduct after police re- bichler, 28, Slippery Rock, was Expand your portfolio by spending the fall rassment at R.O.C.K. Apart- Jan. 24 - Police are continu- ceived a report of disorderly seen for acquisition of a con- semester in Harrisburg working for state ments. ing to investigate a report of conduct with a motor vehicle at trolled substance by fraud/for- theft of a 35 mm camera from Lower Stadium Parking Lot. gery. She was released on her government. You can earn 15 credits and a Jan. 21 - Lukumon A. Adisa, Dodds Hall. stipend. The application deadline is Feb. 19, was cited for underage con- Jan. 30-Jewelle L. Motley, 19, own recognizance. sumption of alcohol after po- Jan. 25 - David A. Dimuccio, was cited for underage con- Feb. 1 - Timothy Russell An- 1 lth. Contact Sharon Sykora, department of lice received a report of an al- 19, was cited for possession of sumption of alcohol after po- derson, 36, Slippery Rock, was political science at [email protected] cohol violation in Kraus Hall. a small amount of marijuana lice received a report of an al- seen for two counts each of for- or (724) 738-2431 for information and ap- Jan. 21 - Maria T. Artim, 19, after police received a report cohol violation in Kraus Hall. gery, theft by deception, theft of possession of marijuana at Jan.30 - Philip M. Boyer, 18, by unlawful taking and receiv- plication materials. You must have at least a was cited for underage con- Lower Stadium Parking Lot. 3.0 GPA and 45 undergraduate credits. sumption of alcohol after po- was cited for underage con- ing stolen property. He was re- lice received a report of an al- Jan. 25 - Corrine Lombaiso, sumption of alcohol after po- leased on $10,000 bail. cohol violation in Kraus Hall. 18, was cited for possession of lice received a report of an al- Feb. 1 - Danny C. Hamilton, Therapeutic Recreation Workshop Jan. 21 - Adam W. Cain, 19, a small amount of marijuana cohol violation in Founders Jr., 36, Slippery Rock, was seen The Slippery Rock University therapeutic recre- was cited for underage con- after police received a report Hall Parking Lot. for DUI, failure to drive at a of possession of marijuana at Jan.30 - Patrick M. Turco, 18, safe speed and failure to use ation club will be holding an all day workshop sumption of alcohol after po- Lower Stadium Parking Lot. on Feb. 17 in the MPR of the University Union. lice received a report of an al- was cited for underage con- safety belt system. He was re- cohol violation in Kraus Hall. Jan. 25 - Jarell Taylor, 18, was sumption of alcohol after po- leased on his own recogni- The registration fee is $40 (including lunch) and Jan. 21 - Laura R. Christy, 18, cited for possession with intent lice received a report of an al- zance. checks can be made payable to Slippery Rock to use drug paraphernalia after was. cited for underage con- police received a report of a cohol violation at Founders Feb. 1 - Ryan R. Wable, 24, University TR Club. For more information, sumption of alcohol after po- drug violation at Bard Hall. Hall Parking Lot. Butler, was seen for possession contact Deborah A. Hutchins at (724) 738- lice received a report of an al- Jan.30 - Michael J. Smallen, of drug paraphernalia. He was cohol violation in Kraus Hall. Jan. 25 - Police are continu- 18, was cited for underage con- released on his own recogni- 4402 or by e-mail at deborah.hutchins @ sru.edu. ing to investigate a report of sumption of alcohol after po- zance. Anyone interested in this event may attend. Jan. 21 - Brianna L. Pitzer, 19, property stolen from a person's was cited for underage con- lice received a report of an al- Feb. 1 - Robert D. Lavelle, 50, unattended book bag at Bailey cohol violation in Founders Jeannette, was seen for DUI VNA Hospice Volunteer Training sumption of alcohol after po- Library. lice received a report of an al- Jan. 25 - Police are continu- Hall Parking Lot. and failure to stop at a stop VNA Hospice is looking for volunteers. They cohol violation in Kraus Hall. ing to investigate a report of Feb. 1 - Police are continuing sign. He was released on his will be sponsoring a booth at the Slippery Rock Jan. 21 -Jean-Alfred Rocourt, theft at Kraus Hall. to investigate a report of a ve- own recognizance. 20, was cited for underage con- hicle fire in Lower Stadium Feb. 2 - Jeremy E. Sawyer, 28, University Volunteer Fair on Feb. 10 from Jan. 26 - Police are continu- Parking Lot. Prospect, was seen for DUI, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Union for sumption of alcohol after po- ing to investigate a report of lice received a report of an al- graffiti written on an adver- driving while license is sus- anyone who may be interested in learning more cohol violation in Kraus Hall. tisement sign at Morrow Field Court Cases pended and careless driving. about Hospice. Jan. 21 - Trevor T. Weller, 19, House. He was released on his own re- was cited for underage con- Jan. 26 - Police are continu- Jan. 25 - Shelly Marie Mc- cognizance. sumption of alcohol after po- ing to investigate a report of Namee, 34, Portersville, was lice received a report of an al- theft of a flat screen computer seen for accident involving Borough Police cohol violation in Kraus Hall. monitor from Bailey Library. death or personal injury, driv- Publicize your event with a Rock Note Jan. 21 - Alexis L Pugh, 22, Jan. 26 - Police are continu- ing while suspended, reck- Jan. 21 - Police are continu- To submit a Rock Note to be considered was cited for theft of services ing to investigate a report of lessly endangering another ing to investigate a report of for publication, please send your announce- after police received a report theft of a wallet from Spotts person, speeding, careless driv- harassment. ment to: of misuse of a parking decal. World Cultures Building. ing and failure to use safety Jan 29 - Timothy J. Ruffo, 18, Jan. 21 - Daniel L. Reeder, 24, Jan. 26 - Police are continu- belt system. She was released was cited for disorderly house. News Editor Sheryl McGlory was cited for theft of services ing to investigate a report of on her own recognizance. Jan. 29 - Police are continu- 220 Eisenberg Classroom Building after police received a report theft of a purse from Spotts Jan. 25 - Brianna L. Wolesla- ing to investigate a report of Slippery Rock, PA 16057 of misuse of a parking decal. World Cultures Building. gle, 19, Wilcox, was seen for burglary. e-mail: [email protected] Jan. 21 - Cassie L. Howard, 20, Jan. 27 - Matthew D. Kuhns, eight counts of harassment. She Jan. 29 - Police are continu- fax: (724) 738-4896 was cited for theft of services 19, was cited for underage con- was released on the condition ing to investigate a report of Submissions are not after police received a report sumption of alcohol after po- that she has no contact with the burglary. guaranteed to be published. of misuse of a parking decal. lice received a report of an al- victim. Jan. 30 - Police are continu- Jan. 21 - Tracey E. Horrell, 20, cohol violation in Harner Hall. Jan. 25 - Brandon Blackwell ing to investigate a report of was cited for theft of services Jan. 27 - Matthew A. Yates, Miller, 26, Slippery Rock, was criminal mischief.

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LJ Continued from PAfiE A-1 State I never had a female professor LJ Continued from PAGE A-1 though their contributions go back in the sciences." she said. "At NYU Stacey May said SGA will be looking to fill those thousands of years. as a graduate student, there was positions in the next few weeks. "Why is it in our science courses. one female in the department; I In other SGA news: you never hear about women?" she never had any female role models S(JA President Jude Butch announced there said. "Is it because women have not who were married and had chil will be a meeting on Feb. 8 to discuss a new in made any contributions worth not dren." tramural complex to be built on Harmony Road ing? Or is it because men write the Dominiecki said it is important The meeting will be to encourage the university history books and never included for students to realize what they to help as much as possible. Butch said. them?" are passionate about and go after it There will be a meeting next week to further Schiappa brought up many early no matter what. discuss the possibility of SRU implementing ;i woman scientists, including Hypa "You need to figure out what your fall break starting next year. As it looks now. the tia, a mathematician, astronomer passion is. what that spark is that fall break would be a long weekend, with a Mon and philosopher from 370-415 A.D. turns you on," she said. "I'm fortu- day and Tuesday off after said weekend. "Because of her expertise and nate because I've known it was bi- It was also announced that I new 1.600 tied contributions to science, men were ology for a long time. So I ignored residence hall should be ready by August offended by her work, so they anyone who told me this wasn't 2006. The next senate meeting will be held on pulled off her limbs and burned something I should pursue." Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. in room 206 of the Uni- Fulton said women will face bar- NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET her," she said. Mark Kratz and Danielle Vlnglish take oaths as they are sworn versity Union. Another reason for the lack of riers in any profession, and to suc- Into SGA senator positions (luring yesterday's meeting. known women scientists was that ceed may require sacrifices. many females worked as partners "We need to write our own his- with their husbands, such as Marie tory; when we have an achievement, and Pierre Curie. The husband was make it known to others," she said. often the only scientist who was "Fabulous ideas come from people Proposal credited, Schiappa said. She also who see the world differently from said early women scientists had to me." have the ARC, why do we need Faculty members will vote perform near-miracles for their Fulton encouraged women to • Continued from PAGE A-1 a physical education require this month for the model they work to be considered important. seek science-related fields as an the elimination of the physical ment?" Taylor said. "We ail think is best. "If they weren't really good, if option for their careers. education requirements. kind of laughed and said, Well Assistant Professor in Aca- they didn't do outstanding, fabu- "Science is an intriguing profes- Smith said. we have the library, why do demic Services Susan Parsons lous work, you'd never hear about sion," she said. "The intellectual "It's eliminated in all three, we need a liberal studies pro- and Condravy said the voting them," Schiappa said. "They wealth of the world is augmented by although you could take well- gram?" will most likely take place to- weren't in the history books be- your influence." ness courses for Challenges of Provost William Williams ward the end of the month. cause they weren't Curies, and they Senior Jade Sheetz, environmen- the Modern Age," he said. said he thinks the physical ed- "I believe we are going to didn't create miracles." tal science major, went on an edu- Lynn Taylor, department of ucation department has such a aim for a vote around Feb. 24," Although times changed in the cational trip to San Salvador, Costa physical education and sport demand from students need- Condravy said. twentieth century, female scientists Rica, where she had the opportu- management chairperson, ing to take courses to meet the Parsons said it has not yet were still faced with discrimina- nity to snorkel in patch reefs, com- said many of the faculty are current liberal studies re- been determined how the vot- tion. Schiappa said part of the rea- plete beach profiles and measure- concerned with the proposed quirements, that there is ing will be done. son was that women were not al- ments and sediment analysis on the changes to the physical edu- sometimes difficulty offering Smith said the faculty vote is lowed to be educated and weren't sand. She said she has benefited cation requirements. enough classes. not a final decision, but rather even allowed sit in on lectures. from the department's female fac- "In this day and age, with "I think it's been hard for a recommendation to the ad- "Women used to have to sit in the ulty. everything we know about physical education to offer ministration. halls to hear lectures," she said. "Just sitting in class is so differ- wellness and physical activ- enough liberal studies courses Williams said he will make a "Talk about perseverance." ent from going out in the field and ity, we think it would be a to students," Williams said. recommendation to Smith, Schiappa said as a student, she actually doing it," she said. shame to eliminate it," Taylor Jace Condravy, professor of who will then make the final never had a women professor in her Schiappa added that mentoring is said. English and part of the liberal decision. geology classes and often noticed important to women in the field and Although in each of the re- studies program revision com- Smith said it is possible that unfair treatment between herself though she didn't have female men- vision models that have been mittee said concern for the none of the proposals for and her male counterparts. tors, she still had an encouraging at- created, wellness courses can physical education program change will be passed, but he "In order to compete with the mosphere. be taken to meet require- were brought to the committee doesn't think it is a likely op- men, you really had to produce at "I had some extremely positive ments, Taylor said that at one and many discussions were tion. 150 percent," she said. experiences with my male men- point, the possibility of elimi- held before a decision was "I feel confident that we will Dominiecki also said she didn't tors," she said. "They were sup- nating physical education re- reached. change to one of these three have any female mentors during her portive of me every step of the way. quirements altogether was "It was definitely a commit- proposals and I'm looking for- time as a student. There are barriers to overcome, but brought up. tee decision after a long dis- ward to the faculty advice," "As an undergraduate at Penn it's not all bad." "Some people said, Well, we cussion," Condravy said. Smith said.

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The events of Groundhog Day have made us feel like winter will never end. But on the bright side, spring break is creeping up on us at a rapid rate, which means beaches, warm weather and cute new swimsuits are in the not-too-distant future. Spring Break is only a short month away and it's time again to get into shape and shop for new swimsuits. This year popu- lar swimsuit designers have broken out new designs for both men and women that AP PHOTO are sure to turn heads on the beaches. Punxsutawney Phil gives his weather prediction to the Inner Circle Wednesday at the annual festival held at Gobbler's Knob. After seeing his shadow, the Inner Circle shared the Though you may think that there are news that we are In store for six more weeks of winter. only two styles for men's bathing suits, shorts and Speedos, you couldn't be more wrong because this year a new type of suit has made a big splash on the men's scene. However, this type of suit will only be Groundhog Day dashes hopes of early spring dared by a few select men, as they are a mix between Speedos and shorts. That's right, this year designers have given men By Ryan Muldowney the Scottish tradition Can- another option that honestly is not the Rocket Staff Writer dlemas Day. The current in- slightest bit more attractive then Speedos. carnation began in the 1800's, And speaking of Speedos, they seem to It's the only day of the year while the first celebration in Groundhog Facts have gotten even smaller to equal the in which listening to a Gobbler's Knob occurred in lengths of women's bottoms, which I am weather-predicting animal 1887. sorry, shouldn't be worn by men. These isn't considered insane. From the beginning, it was -All groundhogs have 22 teeth suits are hardly flattering to the average On Tuesday, thousands of a festivity for the townspeo- man unless you have a six-pack and an people traveled to Gobbler's ple and a few others who de- overall well-toned physique, and even Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., cided to make the journey to -Groundhogs hibernate one to a then, they aren't so hot. to witness Phil the ground- Punxsutawney. burrow with at least two doorways. hog forecast six more weeks "I can recall in the 1970's Men's patterns never seem to change of winter. Phil, according to when there weren't 100 peo- like women's dp. Tropical styles are al- legend, has the power to prog- ple," Dunkel said. "At that -Males emerge earlier than females ways big as are solid colors. However, I nosticate the weather. .time [Gobbler's Knob] was can't say that I have ever seen too many Bud Dunkel, past president just a stump in the ground each spring* plaid-patterned suits but they seem to be of The Inner Circle, the group with rocks around it." the choice of a lot of designers this year. that plans the holiday and Though crowds grew some- Honestly they look more like boxers than hosts the festivities, said the what larger over the years, it -Groundhogs can lose 50 percent of swimsuits, and I am not a big fan. In short, public's fascination lies remained a small-scale cele- their bodyweight in hibernation, their men, I suggest that since nothing all that within the tradition. bration until the Bill Murray hot seems to be happening in your "It's just a fun thing for the movie "Groundhog Day" was maximum sixe is ten kilograms* swimwear department, you're best to stick community," Dunkel said. released in 1993. with the typical board shorts that we all Other than an excuse for a "[The crowd] grew by leaps know and love. But don't be afraid to ex- good time, Dunkel said and bounds • after that -They can both swim and climb trees, periment with color. Groundhog Day has little im- movie," Dunkel said. "Be- and have a top speed of 15 kilometers Now women, though our suits seem to be pact on culture. fore, there weren't more than per hour* getting tinier and tinier, they also seem to "People just come to ob- 400 or 500 people. After, the be getting even more unique. serve it," Dunkel said. "As crowd swelled to 30,000." far as making a difference? The movie served as the -Groundhog Day was once celebrated Bikini tops with skirts are especially hot Did Santa Claus make a dif- perfect publicity tool, allow- this season whether they are actually ference?" ing the holiday to become by Ancient Celts. It's halfway between swimsuit bottoms or as cover ups. Items Groundhog Day began with the winter solstice and spring equinox. like ruffled skirts and sheer skirt cover- Pennsylvania's earliest set- ups are sure to be a hot item this year. tlers and was derived from • Please see GROUNDHOG on B-7 As far as popular colors and patterns this year, nothing will beat the polka dots. Brown and pink together, as well as turquoise, are popular colors that can be found at any major clothing retailer or swimwear designer. Stripes and tropical prints still remain popular and it has also SRU history professor sounds off on all been pretty common to see army prints on this year's line. Though bikinis continue to be getting things from deserts to audio equipment smaller, other two piece options have made more supportive tops for women By Colin McGuire am not, so my wife and I decided we and also several different types of bot- Life/A&E Editor wanted to move closer to where we were toms, like shorts or brief-type bottoms from, Frankfurt, Ind. Plus the classes that are great for flattering your figure. What does a professor of history col- were too big. In some classes, I was lect? Books, statues, maybe an occa- teaching over 900 kids. I like to be able Halter-tops are a great option for girls sional knick-knack, right? Wrong, or at to teach in a more personal way. That's with larger chests and bandeau tops are least SRU Associate Professor of History why I like teaching here so much. I can a flattering option for smaller girls. What Thomas Pearcy would like to think so. talk to all of my students and it just has also become quite popular for bot- "I am an audio file," Pearcy said. "I seems more personal." toms this year is the addition of built-on have been collecting audio equipment Pearcy said he received a lot of offers, belts to the front of suits. Though they for as long as I can remember. If it was- but the best one for him came from Slip- don't serve much purpose, they are a great n't for teaching, I know I would be deal- pery Rock. Among other things, he liked way to flatter a boring suit. ing audio equipment for a living. I still the location. Now, like me I am sure most of you plan even give it some serious thought now "I love things about this place that I to be spending the majority of your dough and again. I love it. I'm a freak." know a lot of other people hate," he said. on the trip itself and the events that will With such a love for audio, it goes with- "A lot of people hate the fact that there take place, so you are not looking to buy out saying that Pearcy is an avid fan of isn't much to do here, but I love it. I love a $120 suit from Victoria's Secret or music, a lifelong passion he shares with the environment and the relaxation." Neiman Marcus. If you have that designer his family, especially his wife Shauna. Though he may yearn for life in a small blood in you and just can't help buying a "I love music," he said. "My wife is a town atmosphere, that in no way means high quality suit, then try a store like TJ great musician. She can play the violin, Pearcy has not lived an intriguing life. Maxx or Marshalls that carry quality suits guitar and piano; almost anything. Her For example, Pearcy once lived with a SUBMITTED PHOTO at much more affordable costs. mother taught her, and she teaches our Native American tribe called the Cuna Professor of History Thomas Pearcy. But for men and women who want an af- kids. It's great because I was never able Indians during a period of his life. fordable suit that is cute and stylish, you to learn how to play a musical instru- "It was really interesting living with "It was such an honor to help write can never go wrong in a store like Target. ment. My son is a great guitar player al- the Cuna Indians," he said. "They spoke that book," he said. "I mean, this is a This year's Target line seems to be aver- ready." a completely different language than country's complete history, and 1 not to When this history professor isn't wor- anything I knew so it was hard for me at work on it. It was one of my greatest ac- aging out at just $12 each for tops and bot- rying about his musical and audio ad- first. I had to decide if I wanted to sink coinplishments and I am extremely toms, which is a much cheaper alternative ventures, he is occupied with more his- or swim and luckily I decided to swim proud that I was chosen to be involved to department stores or online specialty tory-like hobbies, like teaching and because it was a really great experi- with it." sites with suits that run from $60 for just writing books. Over his career, Pearcy ence." Through it all, Pearcy maintains his the top to over $200 for sets. has written five books, taught in numer- His times with the Cuna Indians have residence in the Slippery Hock area, re- So this break, after you shed off those ous countries, and even designed the proved to be worth more than he had fusing to have a need to live anywhere last few holiday pounds, don't jump right first department website on campus at planned. Because of his experience, else. to the designer sites, you may be surprised BHgham Young University, located in Pearcy has recently been elected to the "1 have been educated elsewhere, at what you can find as cheaper alterna Utah, where he began his teaching. Panamanian Government Centennial taught elsewhere and lived and taught in tives. And guys, just because those Speedo "I really enjoy teaching," he said. "In Commission, allowing him to write "La other countries," he said. 'Now, the stu- shorts have become a new trend, that some way or another 1 will probably al (ieneracion del 31: Patriotas y Pretori dent body and faculty may think it is bet doesn't mean you have to follow it. So ways be teaching, even after 1 retire. I anos," a book published by its govern ter elsewhere, but people need to un take my advice and stick to the board started at HYU, but they wanted to make ment, exploring the complete history of derstand that the grass is green right shorts. me an administrator and an administra- Panama hen Page \-5m The Rocket • Friday, February 4, 2005 Life

SRU professor publishes children's book

By Julie Dye doesn't love her," Slanina said. "The that they weren't drawn with Life/A&E Assistant Editor story allows Annie to turn to her crayons." Brown said. "They were guardian angel for help and under drawn by a type of artistic pencil and Most elementary education profps standing," I was rpally impressed by them." sors can only dream to publish a chil The book teaches children, who Slanina helps to supervise SRU ed dren's book one day. But for SRU Pro may not want to confront their family ucation majors and others throughout fessor of Education Anne Slanina. problems, to face them head on, the region during their student teach her dream has become a reality. rather than run and hide from them. But it was literally a dream that "In the story, Annie is empowered ings. She graduated with her doctor gave Slanina the inspiration to write to deal with problems instead of run ate in curriculum and instruction a 46-page children's book. ning and hiding when her mother from Kent State University and has In her children's book, "Annie yells, "Slanina said. also obtained a master's degree in Mouse Meets Her Guardian Angel," Slanina held a book signing on reading and an undergraduate de- Slanina focuses on problems within Tuesday for her book at the Gallery gree both from Youngstown State Uni families and the reasons why chil 164 Bookstore. versity. dren create imaginary friends. Maria Brown is an SRU student who "She is a very good teacher and you After Annie Mouse is having some works at the Gallery 164 Bookstore can tell she likes her job a lot," Brown family issues, she finds her guardian and attended the book signing. said. "She has a lot of good insight to angel. Because most children don't "Slanina's book is very well-written give to her students." live in the ideal family households and it does not apply just to chil- The book is aimed towards chil that we often see portrayed in books. dren," Brown said. "It also can be ap- Slanina said it was important she re- plied to kids and adults of all ages." dren from preschoolers through third lated to other children that live in The book is illustrated with more grade and Slanina has some ideas for families that face multiple chal- than 50 colorful illustrations done by new stories involving Annie Mouse about issues like bullies or special JATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET lenges. Lisa Akers, a friend of Slanina's son. "My story tells of Mommy Mouse Akers is a former student of Slanina's needs friends. Professor of Education Anne Slanlna at her book signing that took place who frequently yells at Annie, leaving and was asked to do the drawings. The book is currently available at at Gallery 164 on Tuesday. her with feelings that it must be her "Lisa Akers' drawings are really Gallery 164 and on campus at the SGA fault and to the belief that her mother cool and I was surprised to find out bookstore.

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• Continued from PAGE B-8 Eventually, the town cracked down on alcohol at the said. "It seems like a good idea in your dorm room the event. It was prohibited and any attempts to smuggle al- day before, but getting there and putting up with so many known around the country. cohol to Gobbler's Knob were stopped. After the crack- people just to see a groundhog is not worth it." "We had no way to let the world know about the holi- down, the crowd dwindled, and it became less rowdy. day," Dunkel said. "That was worth a million dollars." "It became more family oriented," Dunkel said. "Peo- He said he didn't see many shops or activities and, over- A million dollars figuratively and literally. After the ple started bringing their children." all, it was anticlimactic. holiday was publicized nationally, the town profited. Now, the focus is on the community and the plethora of "It's dark when you get there, and most of the stuff is "All the motels around the community are filled," events that are held throughout the day. closed," Mitchell said. "You pay to get on the bus and are Dunkel said. "The one hotel in Punxsutawney has reser- "People come for the entertainment," Dunkel said. taken out to the middle of nowhere, which is right behind vations made a year in advance." "There are fireworks, music, craft exhibits, food fairs. the Wal-Mart." Though the town enjoyed the increase in the holiday's [Visitors] can become involved in things downtown." Mitchell tells anyone who asks about his trip to never exposure, it also had a negative side, Dunkel said. Peo- Not everyone likes the holiday and the celebration. Ben ple began to use the festivities as an excuse for drinking Mitchell, 21, a senior sport management student who at- travel to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day. He would and partying excessively, especially college students. tended the event in 2003, didn't notice anything attractive never do it again. "People would spend all night drinking," Dunkel said. during his time there. "You drive in, it sucks, then you get out of there as soon "The fascination was with partying. It got out of hand." "I have to say it was overwhelmingly negative," Mitchell as possible," Mitchell said.

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It should be addressed and interesting was the bathroom within their purview, have pre expunged, as it breeds an envi scales Technology has made sig vented stagings of the play be ronment that is hardly healthy rules of game in nificant advances in the proce cause of its occasional vulgari for any institution allegedly de after illness dure for determining correct ties, there should be no such voted to education. The VM'? battle of sexes weight. Rotating wheels that censorship here. Every encour- chief producers, here and else move are gone. Everything is agement should be given to those where, come largely from an eco To the Editor: done digitally with memory, pro- who want to see the play as well nomic class that hardly poses a portion calculators and person as to those who want to take part threat to the institutions that sup Men are smarter than women, alized settings. Needless to say in its presentation. However, port them. Wealthy, white, but sometimes it just takes men a they are a little more complicated there should also be an equally women have suffered the least of Time little longer to learn this. My re- to use too. open attitude toward those who any officially designated op cent experiences have helped re- The first week I pulled down express sentiments that do not pressed groups, and it is thus no inforce this fact. the clear acrylic model with LCD conform to the political climate accident that they have secured Out For the past three weeks, I have display to test. I pushed the reset and dictates of those who lead the most gains, as they present accompanied my wife to the re- and stepped on. but nothing. The the play's production. Unfortu- the wealthy, white mainstream tail chain of Linens and Things. If demo models rarely work, I ra- nately, some of SRU's thes- with the least threatening means reg Reedy you haven't been to one of these tionalized. The next week I pian/producers have steadily dis- through which they can pretend stores, think of it as a Super Wal- pulled the same model down and played anything but nobility in to be acting on behalf of social Are you sick of, well, being sick? Mart with only those items that after reviewing the instructions, regard to civil liberties. justice, while dollopping the lu I'm sure everybody that has been sick would appeal to the female pop- realized that you needed to tap While righteously demanding bricants of social justice merely over the past month or so, whether it ulation. Take a perfectly good the center first to get it to work. their own free speech, SRU fem- onto the most convenient squeaky was once or multiple times, will say Wal-Mart, strip out the sporting The display read "213." Can this inists have taken many steps to wheel. yes to that question! It's now Febru- goods, electronics, toys, automo- be right? I'm going to start eating prevent airings of views besides tive, and anything else of male in- Drawing such class distinctions ary, the cold heart of a cold season, less and work out more. The third their own. An obvious hypocrisy regularly confounds SRU femi the last hurrah until the trees are terest, then double the size of the week, I checked again - "216." I no- exists here, and it deserves to be remaining departments and nists who fancy themselves op green and you can actually see the tified the woman working in the exposed, both for its inherent ab- pressed. Asa consequence,they grass that's green, too. Point is that you've created a Linens and department that the scales were surdity as well as for the sake of Things. tend to be intolerant of any chal winter is the season when most peo- not working correctly (see first students who may find them- lenges. The tenuousness of their ple get sick and with good reason. It's My wife cleverly sucked me sentence of article). selves uncomfortable with the re- postures of oppression renders cold, it's windy and for college stu- into one of these stores. We were Meanwhile, my wife is working pressive, conformist climate in their intolerance inevitable, and dents, you're around many, many peo- supposed to be going to a movie, on what I believe to be the hidden which they findthemselve s while their generally wealthy back- ple who all have germs. but I got lost on the way to Niles, agenda of the entire trip - pur- thinking that participation in grounds have given them a lot of And sometimes you just can't avoid Ohio (Yes, I did stop and ask for such a production as the VM directions - three times - see first chasing a duvet cover. I didn't would somehow feel liberating. practice at such duplicitous self- it. Sometimes outbreaks of stuff like sentence of article). When we ar- even know what a duvet coyer A few exemplary points to keep entitlement. Those with different the flu spread and you just happen to rived at the theater, our film had was, but picture a flat sleeping in mind as well: views have often had to fight to get it, there's really no rhyme or rea- already started, and in an effort bag without a zipper and no stuff- express their views. Campus son to it, it just happens. In the past ing. These "fine" pieces of mate- - When a Monologue declaims feminists have also made several of appease my wife, I agreed to go the discomfort of cold gynecolog- couple weeks, it's happened to me as shopping. rial can cost up to $300 or more! efforts actually to get some pro- well as a number of other people I Who spends that kind of money ical instruments, think of the fessors fired as a result of their know. And just like anything else in The shopping started out safe on a piece of material? I do (see greater horror of the millions political expressions. Were any enough. First we went to Borders first sentence of article). who cannot afford to see a gyne- life, being sick for even a couple days Books where there's plenty to one to advocate the firing of a makes you appreciate being healthy I learned long ago that it is cologist, and usually have none feminist because of her views on all that more. keep me busy - a large selection physically impossible for me to available. of magazines, and entire book - While parts of the VM right- the VM, all hell would likely and Think about it; when you're healthy sections dedicated to gambling, visualize what a product in a cel- rightfully break loose. most of the time you don't go around lophane package will look like fully underscore the horrors of Equally significant here is the computers and sex. I suggested when fully displayed in its final spousal abuse, consider the de- and say to your friends, "I had a good we get an overpriced coffee and cided commitment to a certain point that the students who at- day today, I didn't come down with spend the afternoon, but she had environment. I have made this tend or take part in the VM that stupid flu!" You just live your life clear to my wife. As we browse narrowness here: one can ac- should certainly have the oppor- other, grander ideas. through hundreds of duvet cov- ceptably monologue about male like you normally do, take the highs Our next move was to Target. abuses of females, but discus- tunity to be made aware of the il- with the lows and not really think ers, she still insists on asking my liberalism in their midst. They You're familiar with these stores opinion, although now I know ex- sions of gays or lesbians abusing about it that much. But after my ex- and their advertising. They're the their partners or of heterosexual should be encouraged to ask perience, I started thinking about my actly what to do (see first sen- questions about faked creden- Wai-Marts that are inoculated tence of article). woman abusing men are all off health after the flu hit me like a ton with European styling and lots of limits. The point here is that the tials, busted windows, slimy ef- of bricks. Now I thought about being circular red color. Luckily they The trick is never to say, "I important matter of spousal forts at getting colleagues fired healthy a lot more because it wasn't do have an electronics section. don't know." This makes her angry abuse is and should be regarded and the squelching of free happening. I found the electronic game sta- and makes it appear as if you are as a human problem, but the pe- speech. They should also be Another thing I learned was that tion where you can play the latest not interested. Simply respond culiar strain of politically cor- aware of the differences between the flu and colds and all those fine, Xbox or GameCube game. Usu- with a random "yes" or "no" being rect feminism we have on this teaching and preaching, between upstanding diseases aren't that long- ally I don't try these because careful not to make your re- and many campuses cannot ac- education and indoctrination, term after all, but they sure seem they're overrun with undesir- sponse seem too random. Be sure knowledge that. and between true liberation and like it. When does two hours seem ables. Being a weekday, they were to mix up the delivery with re- Amidst such narrowness there a mere dependency on a dated, like two days, two days seem like a empty, and I pushed reset but- flective pauses and quick deci- naturally devolves a decided and superficial set of ideas and on in- week, etc? That's right, when basic tons and A and B buttons in an ef- sions. The reality is that my re- nasty willingness to censor any tolerant authority figures pur- things like eating and enjoying life fort to play. After about few min- sponse has little relation to the views that do not conform to "the porting to be role models. final choice. I'm either reinforc- As the VM gets performed year are taken away. Unfortunately, it's utes I realized they were just in a ing what she wants to hear, or I party line,' especially when un- something that we all have to deal demo mode (see first sentence of don't know what I'm talking about comfortable facts cannot be coun- after year, one can also ask with at numerous times in our lives article). (see first sentence of article). tered and the desire to cast one- whether we now have a ritual on and things that we have to face many, Meanwhile, my wife was trying self as oppressed is threatened. our hands that is devolving into many times in our future. to decide which soap dispenser If you are looking for me on The self-righteousness that pro- some sort of pseudo-ecclesiasti- Any ideas on how to survive the would look best in our bathroom. Friday, you'll know where I'll be pels such illiberalism here at cal sacrament. The administra- times of bad moods and lack of en- I suggested the white bar soap - aisle three of Linens and Things. SRU continually reveals itself, tion may have to consider the ap- ergy? Except for the obvious choice we currently used was fine. We and in ways that should make us plicability of the principle oi of an over-the-counter drug, (not to bought the red one with the Eu- Name withheld by request anything but proud. In 2001, separation of church and state name drop here, but Tylenol extra- ropean styling. when several people expressed here. More importantly, students strength gelcaps were like my best Our final stop was where I different views about the VM, one may wish to consider the degree friends this week) the only other op- think we were headed all along - Open attitudes of them found some of his win- to which they are being unwit- tion that I can tell you is to just try to Linens and Things. Little did I dows broken, and no one ever ex- tingly turned into altar-persons deal with it the best you can and try know that for the next three con- pressed regret. serving not merely a trite ideol- not to get too down about it. Things do secutive Fridays, I would be in not welcome at An odd notion pervades here - ogy but a veritable religion whose get better over time, whether it's a this parking lot announcing to all - that somehow the campus's fem- high priestesses countenance no couple days or longer, and in due who would listen, "You know it's "Monologues" inists have to be indulged, even diversions from their holy writ time you'll be back to being who you not so much the Linens I come with their illiberal excesses. The and savage any who challenge it. were before this nasty ordeal de- here for, but the Things." To the Editor: motives for the indulgences in- Please enjoy the play, then, but cided to show up. Oh, and another As you enter the store, imme- volve little civil libertarianism, be willing to question authority; thing I should tell the readers - don't diately you notice the tall shelv- Once again we are approaching silly fears, and a lot of apathy. and take particular heed of the spread your joy of sickness to others ing against 30-foot ceilings filled an annual February rite involv- This all seems odd for several high-handed intolerance apt to and let them experience it, too. with linens and things. A quick ing the restaging of a play, largely reasons. For one, apathy is al- be present when you raise ques- That's just not cool. circle and survey and I realized I for and about wealthy, white ways a basic ingredient in any in- tions. was in big trouble. The only pos- women, called "The Vagina Mono- tolerant political group being "I disagree with what you say. But, there is hope for everyone. sible areas of interest were bar- logues." It is altogether fitting able to gain power and act out its but I will defend ... your right to The groundhog named Phil said only ware and accessories. Since I and proper that an open dialogue truculence. History is sadly re- say it." -Voltaire six more weeks of winter to go. I think don't drink martinis or wine, and exist in regard to the many polit- plete with such cases, and intel- spring break's in six weeks. Nice tim- I have enough scotch and shot ical vagaries that surround this ligent, educated people should Dr. Alan Levy ing for spring break. glasses to last me the rest of my play, both in general and on this know this and act accordingly. History professor The Forum Last week's poll question This week's question Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? What do you plan on doing for Valentine's Day?

The New England Patriots. Spend time with my special someone.

The Philadelphia Eagles. Watch romance movies with friends.

The Steelers! Oh, maybe next year. V Try to find my true love. 34%

I don't really care. 12% Nothing, Valentine's Day is pointless. Page A-8 • Friday, February 4, 2005

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By Adam Brewer 38 minutes of action. Green is averaging Rocket Staff Writer 12.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game this season. She is currently ranked The Slippery Rock women's basket- third in rebounding and 10th in scoring ball team continued its losing streak all-time at SRU. with two losses to PSAC West foes, and Junior guard Amber McFeely chipped is now looking on from outside of the in with 12 points and five assists in the Atkins leads Lakers to win PSAC playoff picture. game. McFeely now On Wednesday, the has 118 assists on the LOS ANGELES (KRT) - Chucky Rock lost a hard WOMEN'S BASKETBALL season and she is the Atkins feels so close to Coach Rudy fought battle with only Rock player to Tomjanovich that Atkins was still try- IUP, 52-49. The game Last week: start each of SRU's ing to sell himself late Tuesday night was a strong defen- RECORD: (3-2 21 games thus far. so that Tomjanovich won't walk away sive affair as both McFeely set the from the Lakers. teams held each OVERALL: 7-14 (1-5) Rock's single-season Atkins had just played like a coach other to under 34 record for assists a on the floor in leading the Lakers to percent shooting. 1/29 LostdX Shippcnsburg 33-62 year ago with 180. a 92-79 victory over the Portland Trail "We competed bet- 2/2 Lost vs. IUP 49-52 Besides Green and Blazers despite the distraction of ter in this game than McFeely, there were Tomjanovich contemplating resigna- the past two games, only three other Rock players to score. tion. but we just turned the ball over too Junior guard Kristen Bonner added "Talk to me next week when we're much and made some mistakes in a close three points, sophomore Amanda Choj- on the road," Atkins said. "If he isn't game," coach Laurel Heilman said. nacki had eight points and freshman with us, I'll be surprised. I don't know Senior Stacey Green had one of her guard Angela Greaser scored five points the full of everything, but I expect best games in the losing effort with 21 off the bench. him to be back. Everything right now points and 12 rebounds. Green recorded is speculation. We're expecting him to her fifth double-double of the season in NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET come back and lead us to where we • Please see STREAK on B-4 Angela Greaser looks for an open player Wednesday night. want to be." Nuggets win over Knicks DENVER (KRT) - Whether he's Men's hoops falls flashing three fingers on each hand to signal his No. 6, swinging his arms like a windmill or shaking his shoul- twice in PSAC West ders to the beat of applause, Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin marks each By Greg Reedy traded baskets in the final of his dunks with a Rocket Sports Editor minute of the half and IUP trademark dance. had a 36-35 lead entering But Tuesday, by I The Slippery Rock men's halftime. the third quarter basketball team lost two "It was a very physical of the Nuggets'96- games this past week in the game, we were working hard 76 victory over the PSAC West to fall out of the in the first half, but in the New York Knicks, Martin didn't top four in the division. second half we started to bother. After all, there are only so SRU is 2-4 in the PSAC turn back for jumpers," many ways to celebrate something so West and 4-17 overall. Cur- coach John Marhefka said. easy. rently, the Rock is tied for In the second half, both It was that kind of performance for fifth in the PSAC West. The teams continued to battle Martin and ttre Nuggets, who rocked top four teams make the clos'e and Glenn Reep- the rim all night and made George PSAC playoffs. meyer, a jumper, tied the Karl the first coach in franchise his- On Wednesday, the Rock game at 42 with 16:21 to go in tory to win his first three games. lost at home against IUP, 79- the second half. That would Monday's game provided the 15,821 64. Bill Johnson led thebe as close as SRU would in attendance at Pepsi Center a Rock with 21 points, while get. IUP scored the next glimpse of what the Nuggets were sup- for IUP, Ayyub Ali had 25seven points afterwards to posed to be this season - a team that points to lead the Indians. take a 49-42 lead with 14:25 will defend and run, relying on the in- SRU i to go. side presence of Martin and the of- had the MEN'S BASKET SRU did fensive spark of Carmelo Anthony. lead for cut the After an 8-2 run to open the second almost Last week: lead to quarter gave the Nuggets a 31-23 lead, the first 51-48 with Denver sapped the will out of the five min- RECORD: D-2 12:49 to road-weary Knicks and created plenty utes OVERALL: 4-17 (2-4) go, but a of highlight film material with alley- until a 9-0 run oop dunks and transition layups. three- 1/29 Lost at Shippensburg 55-68 put IUP pointer 2/2 Lost vs. IUP 64-79 ahead by by Ali double- Suns' streak ends gave the digits, 60- Indians a 7-6 lead. The 48 with 9:20 remaining. IUP MEMPHIS, Tenn. (KRT) - The teams stayed close through- led by double-digits for the Phoenix Suns, winners of five out much of the first half, rest of the way, at one point straight, figured to have as much SRU only able to build as leading by 17,71-54 with 5:21 chance of losing to a Memphis Griz- high as a five-point margin to go, and was able to close zlies team missing four regular play- over IUP, that being at 21-16 out the Rock by 15, 79-64. ers as Steve Nash has of getting with 9:06 remaining. SRU Marhefka said he was un- thrown out of a game. Well? continued to stay ahead or happy with the perform- The streak-shooting Grizzlies tied throughout until the ance. shocked the Suns, 108-97, while 2:07 mark of the first half, "I think that was the first Nash drew two technical fouls and when Eddie Peterson hit a time this season I saw these MEGAN PHILLIPS/THE ROCKET three-pointer to put the In- his first ejection since he first Bill Johnson goes up for the rebound Wednesday night. Johnson had to switch to No. 30 during the started dribbling a basketball. second half of Wednesday's game against the Indians. dians up 34-33. The teams Maybe the Suns relaxed a bit when LI Please see HOOP on B-4 they saw that - in addition to Pau Gasol and James Posey, who are on the injured list - the Grizzlies also 1 PSAC CHAMPIONS would be missing Bonzi Wells and Earl Watson. Rock wrestler wins PSAC title 2005 Charlie Pienaar 184 Then again, maybe the Grizzlies 2004 Brad Cieleski 157 are the league's deepest team. 2003 Brad Cieleski 149 They're certainly the hottest, having 2001 Doug Cieleski 165 gone 15-3 since Christmas Day. By Mike Mallory on top. Solid in all three positions Matt Burkholder lost to Stanley 1998 Derek DelPorto Hwt. The loss, which dropped the Suns Rocket Assistant Sports Editor will make you hard to beat, and Foster of East Stroudsburg. 1991 Jack Bell 142 to 36-11, cost Phoenix a shot at the that's what (Pienaar) is right now." "We peaked our heads out of 1990 Eric Unger 167 best road trip in franchise history The Slippery Rock wrestling Bloomsburg gained the highest team competed in the PSAC the water going into the finals 1987 Ken Wilson 177 (had they gone 6-0) and probably overall score for the tournament, matches, as we were in seventh 1987 Brian Platt 190 cost the coaching staff the All-Star Championships in East Strouds- collecting 149.5 points. Edinboro 1986 Paul Lawson 150 game coaching gig. burg over the weekend, culminat- finished second with 134.5 points place nudging sixth, but couldn't 1983 Jerry Johnson 126 ing with Charlie Pienaar's first and East Stroudsburg placed third maintain it with all three guys in 1982 Anthony Calderaio 118 Illinois dominates Spartans place finish in the 184-pound di- with 104.5 points. The Rock fin- the consolation rounds losing," 1982 Jerry Johnson 126 vision. ished ninth out of nine partici- DelPorto said. 1981 Anthony Calderaio 118 EAST LANSING, Mich. (KRT) - Illi- Pienaar, a sophomore, is the pating teams with a total of 35 Three SRU wrestlers garnered 1981 Steve Roberts 142 nois coach Bruce Weber isn't ready to 28th wrestler in Rock history to points. 1981 Tom McGarity 150 win a PSAC Championship. sixth place finishes for the tour- 1980 Steve Perdew 126 address the possibility of his top- The Rock dug themselves a hole nament, including Cory Mancuso ranked basket- Pienaar won a decision over Ed- early in the tournament, picking 1980 John Stroup 190 ball team finish- inboro's Jim Gibson, 2-0, to win (157 pounds), John Marsh (133 1979 Steve Perdew 126 the championship. In the first up only five points during the Fri- pounds) and Gerald Christian (165 1977 Rick Peifer 167 ing the season day portion of the weekend (Pien- 1976 Rick Thompson 134 undefeated. His | round, Pienaar beat Jesse Hasse- aar's first round victory). pounds). The Rock did not send a players don't man of Bloomsburg, 4-1, and de- 125-pound wrestler to the tourna- 1975 Jack Spates 118 feated Sean McCracken of East Due to difficulties throughout 1975 Jeff Condon 134 want to delve this season, the Rock was not ment. 1975 Chris Messina 158 into the subject J Stroudsburg, 3-1 in the semifinals, Coach Derek DelPorto said he seeded for the tournament, which Next up for the Rock is the East 1975 Rick Peifer 167 either. forced them to face some of the Regional Duals Saturday at Mor- 1975 Randy Loudon 177 At this point, was very impressed with Pienaar's 1975 Bill Shuffstall 190 performance; especially consid- number one and number two row Field House. The match is set though, you can't seeds in the state. 1974 Jack Spates 118 help but wonder. ering Pienaar is only a sophomore to begin at 10 a.m. SRU will then 1974 Bill Shuffstall 190 If 12th-ranked wrestler. Three of the Rock's losses were remain home to host the Univer- 1973 Jack Spates 118 Michigan State "I was really impressed by the to three eventual champions of sity of Pitt-Johnstown on Wednes- 1973 Robbie Waller 142 poise of (Pienaar) throughout the the tournament. That included the 1973 Bill Can 158 cannot stop the 141 pound weight class, as SRU's day night. The match is set to Illini on the Spartans' home court, weekend," DelPorto said. "He begin at 7 p.in 1972 Tom Cox 142 who will? wrestled controlled and confi- Tony Monroig lost a fall to Frank 1972 Stan Dziedzic 150 Illinois silenced a crowd of 14,759 at dent, earning his first PSAC title. Edgar of Clarion, the 149-pound 1971 Stan Dziedzic 150 the Breslin Center Tuesday night with He's not the flashiestwrestle r in class as the Hock's Jake Zeuli fell Fur mure information about 1970 Stan Dziedzic 150 its 81 68 victor) over Michigan State. the country, but he's hard to score to Lock Haven's Josh Medina and CharH§ I'ienuur, read his feature 1970 Bill Schellhorn 167 on, escapes every time and is good at the heavyweight level as SRU's Otl page H 2. 1970 George Enos 190 K-2 • The Rocket • Friday, February 4, 2005 Sports Determination leads to mat success for Pienaar By Randy Klins for him He's very dedicated." Rocket Staf W' I fVnaar said he attributes his success to his roach's program during the season During his high school career at PennTraf "Most of my success goes to (DelPorto)." ford High School. Charlie Pienaarwon a sec Pirnaar said He was always there to push tional championship, was a ninner up in the me and he made me see what I could do. We WPIAL conference, was a member of the All got a new coach this year, and it's been a total American freestyle duals wrestling club and 180 degree turn from last year with how heap wrestled on the Pennsylvania National proached things." freestyle team. Pienaar won the PSAC championship in Resume look pretty stacked? He's only just East Stroudsburg this past weekend in the begun. 184 pound weight class after he won a deci He added another accomplishment to his sion over Edinboro's .Jim Gibson 2 0 on Sat career this past week when he became the urday. Pienaar(22-7)beat.JesseHassemanof first SRU wrestler not named Cieleski to win Bloomsburg 4 1 and then won in the semifi a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference nal round against East Stroudsburg's Sean championship since 1998, when current head McCracken, 3-1. on Friday to advance to the coach Derek DelPorto did it. Brad Cieleski final. won championships the last two years after "He's very flexible and hard to score ARCHIVED PHOTO his older brother Doug won in 2001. against," DelPorto said. "He wrestles well SRU s Charlie Pienaar (top) practices against Dave Sevler earlier In the season. Most people that carry this many accolades when he's on top." should consider themselves >great at what Pienaar said he is proud of the way he Corcetti of University of Pittsburgh-John was big." they do. but that is not the case for Pienaar. wrestled. stown before losing to Mercyhurst's Ben DelPorto said this is only the beginning of The sophomore health and physical educa "It feels good," Pienaar said. "This gives McAvinew 10-3. a potentially great career at the Rock for tion major is humble beyond his years and his you a boost for the rest of the season with East On Dec. 11, in a dual meet against Eastern Pienaar. hard-working attitude and determination off Regionals coming up." Michigan at SRU, Pienaar lost by major de- "As a sophomore its a great accomplish the mat translate into his success. At the beginning of the season, he didn't en- cision to Ed Magrys and then suffered his sec- ment," DelPorto said. "He only had a few "I've never really considered myself a great vision himself winning a conference cham ond loss of the season to McAvinew the same matches to get the win, but he's a possible wrestler,' Pienaar said. "I just go hard for a pionship this early on in his career at the night 5-2 against Mercyhurst. three-time PSAC champ." few minutes and I know what it takes to win Rock. Although Pienaar was dealt a couple more Pienaar also believes he can win a confer a match." "No. I didn't think I would," Pienaar said. tough losses, with one to American Univer- ence championship again next season, but DelPorto said Pienaar's work ethic sepa- "I didn't worry about it too much. I just took sity's Josh Glenn on Jan. 9 and one to Pitts- first he has his eyes on an East Regional rates him from the PSAC competition. it one match at a time." burgh's Eric Cassidy on Jan. 19, he has turned championship, which is held at the Rock. He "I've coached some really good kids," Del- Pienaar's start to the 2004-2005 campaign it around in the second half of the season. said he plans on winning that event and mov Porto said. "As far as work ethic, he is in the was anything but glamorous. He had a cou- DelPorto said he knew Pienaar was some- ing on to the NCAA championships, where he top percentage." ple wins in the West Virginia Open back on thing special after he beat Alex Camargo of will try to become an All-American. Only one DelPorto said his determination through Nov. 7 before losing a decision 11-4, and then Kent State 3-2 during a dual meet in Ashland, SRU wrestler has been an All-American the year helped him to get where he is today. losing by injury forfeit later in the tourna- Ohio. since 1983 and that was DelPorto in 1999. "He trains year-round to get where he is," ment. "The match that shines out was against "Once you have a taste, you're hungry and DelPorto said. "He works wrestling camps A week later, he won dual meet matches Kent State," DelPorto said. "(Pienaar) is un- you want more," Pienaar said. "I always during the summer, he lifts hard. It's 365 days against Duane Bastress of York 10-5 and Mike dersized (for his weight class) and this kid shoot for the championship." Two SRU teams ranked in spring preseason polls By Matt Matusek said. "Instead of getting their heads down Erika Brunner to make their team successful. season polls, they're just based on last year's Rocket Staff Writer about the three losses, the girls were ready to "We're a young team and we'll continue to record," Brown said. go in practice on Tuesday." grow and get better throughout the course of Rock baseball is looking to improve on its 32- Two Slippery Rock University sports teams The water polo team beat Eastern Michigan the year," Yeamans said. 21 record last season. Brown is counting on his enter the 2005 season ranked nationally in pre- before losing to Michigan State, Colorado Rock women's water polo was one of four seniors to step up this year. season polls. State and Michigan, who is ranked No. 1 in the ranked Pennsylvania schools in the CWPA "We've got 3 senior pitchers, Rocky D'An- Women's water polo, coached by Jim Yea- CWPA poll. preseason poll, Bucknell University and Gan- gelo, John Katich and Nick Armstrong who mans, was ranked No. 10 in the Collegiate Yeamans downplays being ranked in the non University were ranked above Slippery we're hoping can do well on the mound this Water Polo Association poll, and men's base- year," Brown said. "At the plate we're count- ball, with head coach Jeff Messer and assistant CWPA poll. Rock, while Washington and Jefferson College coach Blaine Brown, will go into the season "We'll get excited if we're ranked in the top was ranked lower than the Rock. ing on seniors Chase Rowe, Matt Kozusko and ranked No. 33 in Collegiate Baseball's Division 10 at the end of the year," he said. Besides top-ranked Michigan, the women's Billy Wolfe." II national poll. The regular season starts on March 4 against water-polo team will face five other teams Slippery Rock is one of five Pennsylvania Despite losing three of its first four games Grove City. The water polo team will enter the during the.course of the season that were State Athletic Conference teams to be ranked on Jan. 29 at the Michigan Invitational, Yea- season with a young team, including nine ranked in the preseason poll: Indiana (Bloom- in the preseason poll. PSAC West champion mans remains optimistic about his water polo freshmen and only one senior, captain Diana ington), Princeton, Bucknell, Gannon and Shippensburg and defending regional cham- team. Buck. Washington and Jefferson. pion Kutztown are both ranked ahead of Slip- "Invites are basically exhibitions, these The team will be counting on starting goalie With baseball, Brown pays little attention to pery Rock in the preseason rankings. are quality opponents we faced, it'll only make Amanda Miller, as well as consistent starters preseason rankings. Mansfield and West Chester were both our team stronger in the long run," Yeamans Amanda Zychowski, Lisa Sobocinski and "We try not to get too caught up with pre- ranked below Slippery Rock in the polls.

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Mayumi Oka The SRtI swimming teams lost to IUP 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:O4.77. and Jodie Smith. last -Saturday at Morrow Field House, Cassie Howard won the 100 yard freestyle "They swam really well in their last but coach Andrew Waeger was pleased with a time of 56.23. home meet." Waeger said. with several strong individual perform- The Rock men also lost to IUP last Waeger said the swimmers have had a ances. weekend with a score 139-78. good season to this point. "We met and exceeded expectations, " The men had three first place finishes. "Our performance was good; some Waeger said. Zach Liddle won the 500 yard freestyle The women's team lost 127 111, but the with a time of 5:28.48; Tom Lawton was have had great seasons and others have big story was Rachel Stultz. At her last second with a time of 5:38.80; and Kellen had good seasons," he said. "After this home meet of her career. Stultz set a Cassidy third with a time 5:55.13 weekend and conference championships Morrow Field House record in the 400 It was a one-two finish in the 200-yard everyone will have at least one lifetime yard individual medley with a time of breaststroke. Zach Wolary won the event best and that is something special." 4:45.58. She also won the 100 yard but with a time of 2:22.35 and Doug Gerould Waeger said the team is focusing on the terfly with a time of 59.86. Stultz was also finished second with a time of 2:23.59. PSAC championships. on the 400 yard freestyle relay team, The 400-yard freestyle relay team also "We are a close knit team and a young which took first place with a time of got first place with a time of 3:25.95. Mem- team and after this weekend our focus is 3:45.73. Other members of the 400 yard bers of the relay team were Troy Kroll, conference championships." Waeger NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKFT freestyle relay team were Jen Zuzack, Kevin Maksinchuk, Bradley Bowers and said. Rachel Stultz comes up for air during Saturday's me«t. Track strong at Bucknell Ice hockey wins two By Daniel Inzinga the PSAC, a spot that he held for much of last By Sean Segers of the net for us." Rocket Staff Writer year and looks to hold in the PSAC Indoor Rocket Staff Writer In the game against John Carroll, goals Championships later in the season. by Dugan, Mark Runco, John Preffer, For the second time this season, the men's For the women, the Rock was led by its The Slippery Rock hockey team re- Mclntyre, Snyder, Meyers and two by and women's track teams ventured out to pole-vaulters Katie Jones and Abby bounded after a disappointing weekend DiSanti sealed the deal for the Rock, as Lewisburg for the Bucknell Invitational. in State College with two wins last week- SRU avenged its 6-4 loss to the Blue The Rock was one of 30 teams at the event, McKissick, who finished second and third end. Streaks on Nov. 20. The Rock capitalized which was contested over two days last week- overall. Both Jones and McKissick set per- Last Friday, the Rock came from be- on three penalties and led the entire end. The men's team was led by impressive sonal bests in height with 10 feet 6 inches. hind and beat Robert Morris University game. Sean Holt made 34 saves and held individual performances by jumpers Pre- Magley was pleased with their performances 4-2 and the next night in Cleveland the Blue Streaks in check the entire ston Gibbs and Seth Little. Gibbs turned in "The pole vault is definitely our event, we handed an 8-5 loss to John Carroll Uni- game. a season best in the triple jump and long have a great one-two combination," Magley versity. "We played harder and skated harder jump, which was enough to give him two first said. Jason Kortz played (than in the first meet- place finishes. Kristen Jones and Heather Kozuchowsky strong after giving up MEN'S ICE HOCKEY ing)," Ward said. "We "He was our top performer," assistant each earned third place at Bucknell. Jones' the first two goals of came ready to play. coach Jeff Magley said. "He faced some jump of 18 feet was good enough for third the game against Last week: Penalties hurt us a lit- tough competition and got two nice wins." Robert Morris, and tle bit, but we capital- Gibbs appears to be the jumper to beat in place in the long jump. kept the Rock in the RECORD: Z-D ized on theirs." the PSAC, as his triple and long jump on Sat- "Kristen has been a good consistent game, paving the way OVERALL: 11-9 Snyder added two urday gave him the best mark in the confer- jumper all year," Magley said. "She's just im- for a Slippery Rock assists as well as his ence. Little finished closely behind Gibbs for proving with every meet." comeback. SeanMcIn- 1/28 Won vs. Robert Morris 4-3 goal, and Daw added second in the long jump and third in the Kozuchowsky set her own personal best in tyre started the come- 1/29 Won vs. John Carroll three assists against triple jump. the shotput, which earned her a trip to the back with a goal in the 8-5 John Carroll. "Our jumpers just had a great day," Magley National Indoor Championships. second period off as- The Rock plays host said. "They turned in really strong per- "We faced a lot of good schools and I'm ex- sists by Joe Daw and Matt DiSanti. Tim to Rochester University in what Ward formances." tremely happy with how we did out there," Snyder then tied the game with help calls a must win game Friday at 9:40 p.m. Kurt Thompson also captured a first place Magley said. from Dan Dugan and Steve Meyers. Daw In their last meeting, SRU crushed for the Rock. Thompson soundly defeated then put one past the goaltender for a Rochester 10-3, and Ward is looking for the field in the pole vault with a height of 15 Magley was pleased at how the Rock score and the Rock lead. Kortz kept the same type of result this time around. feet 9 inches. stacked up against its PSAC rivals. stopping shot after shot and ended the "We did very well against them last "Kurt is having a great season," Magley "There were a lot of PSAC teams there and night with 36 saves for a .947 goals time," Ward said. "The key for us will be said. "He beat some good vaulters and it's we were just as good as they were," he said. against average. to stay out of the penalty box, if we play going to be tough for anyone to beat him." "We really showed that we stack up well "This was a good game," coach Tom as well as we did last time, we should get Thompson's vault placed him at the top of against the competition." Ward said. "Kortz did real well in front the win."

Scoreboard compiled by S COREBOARD Mike Mallory/The Rocket BASKETBALL(M)! IBASKETBALL(W) WRESTLING SWIMMING WHAT'S ON TAP 2004-2005 Standings 2004-2005 Standings 2004-2005 Standings

Western Division PSAC Overall Western Division PSAC Overall Last Week's Results Friday, February 4 Edinboro 4-1 17-3 California 5-0 17-3 Dual Meet Records Shippensburg 4-1 14-6 Clarion 4-1 16-4 (Through 1/27) No Games Scheduled Indiana 3-2 17-4 Shippensburg 3-2 12-7 Saturday. January 29 Clarion 3-2 13-6 Edinboro 2-3 15-5 California 2-3 12-7 Indiana 2-3 9-11 Team Overall Saturday, February 5 Slippery Rock 2-4 4-17 Lock Haven 1-4 3-17 (M) Indiana 139, SRU 78 Lock Haven 0-5 2-17 Slippery Rock 1-5 7-14 Bloomsburg 4-5 (W) Indiana 127, SRU 111 Clarion 3-8-1 Wrestling East Regional Duals 10:00 a.m. Eastern Division PSAC Overall Eastern Division PSAC Overall East Stroudsburg 6-1 Mansfield 4-1 11-9 West Chester 6-0 14-7 Edinboro 7-3 Swimming Indian Invitational 12:00 p.m. East Stroudsburg 4-1 10-9 Millersville 4-1 11-8 Kutztown 7-2 (at Indiana, PA) West Chester 4-2 14-7 Bloomsburg 3-2 9-7 Lock Haven 3-4 'Rachel Stultz set the Morrow Millersville 3-2 14-4 Kutztown * 2-3 9-10 Millersville 2-5-1 Field House pool record in the 400 Women's Tennis Mercyhurst 3:00 p.m. Kutztown 2-3 11-8 East Stroudsburg 1-4 7-12 Shippensburg 2-4-1 individual medley with a time of (at Erie, PA) Bloomsburg 1-4 5-15 Mansfield 1-4 6-12 Slippery Rock 3-13 4:45.58. She also won the 100 Cheyney 0-5 1-16 Cheyney 1-4 3-16 butterfly (59.86) and the 400 Men's Tennis Mercyhurst 3:00 p.m. freestyle relay. (at Erie, PA)

Last Week's Results Last Week's Results Track Akron Invitational All Day (at Akron, Ohio) Last Week's Results INDOOR TRACK Wednesday. February 2 Wednesday. February 2 Sunday, February 6 Saturday. January 29 Indiana 79, SRU 64 Indiana 52, SRU 49 Last Week's Results No Games Scheduled Box Score PSAC CHAMPIONSHIPS Box Score Sunday. January 30 SRU Monday, February 7 SRU Top Team Scores Els* McFeely 5-9 0-0 12, Green 8-11 Johnson 7-18 6-7 21, Glick 2-6 5- 4-7 21, Bonner 1 -9 0-0 3, Caso 0- 1. Bloomsburg 149.5 Bucknell Bison Open Women's Basketball CALIFORNIA 6:00 p.m. 6 10, Yarosik 0-0 0-0 0, Bratten 3- 3 0-0 0, Frankovich 0-3 0-1 0, 2. Edinboro " 134.5 4 0-0 7, Reepmeyer 5-11 0-0 10, Greaser 1-6 2-2 5, Chojnacki 2-6 3. East Stroudsburg 104.5 (No Team Scores) Men's Basketball CALFIORNIA 8:00 p.m. Thompson 3-5 5-6 11, White 0-1 4-4 8, Stewart 0-1 0-0 0, Peffer 0- 4. Lock Haven 87.0 0-0 1-2, Jancic 2-2 0-0 4 0 0-0 0, Staudinger 0-2 0-0 0 5. Clarion 73.5 6. Shippensburg 52.5 * Preston Gibbs won the men's Indiana Indiana 7. Millersville 41.5 triple jump and long jump and Kurt Tuesday, February 8 8. Kutztown 39.0 Thompson won the men's pole Kizzie 4-8 0-111, Mangel 2-3 0-0 Brumbaugh 2-9 5-6 9, Miller 4-11 9. Slippery Rock 35.0 vault. No Games Scheduled 5, Macon 5-9 1-2 13, Ali 10-17 3-3 4-5 13, Glaws 1-7 1-3 3, McMa- 25, Peterson 5-12 4-4 14, Casto- han 4-9 0-0 11, Rattigan 0-5 0-0 * Katie Jones placed second in rina 1-2 0-0 14, Baker 1-3 0-0 2, 0, Borovina 0-0 0-0 0, Gallo 3-7 0- the pole vault for the Rock women. Williams 1-6 3-4 6, Golub 0-0 0-0 0 7, Taylor 4-14 0-1 9 Wednesday, February 9 0, Baldeh 0-0 0-0 0, Amadou 0-1 0-0 0 Saturday. January 29 Women's Basketball EDINBORO 6:00 p.m. HOCKEY Saturday. January 29 Shippensburg 62, SRU 33 WATER POLO Men's Basketball EDINBORO 8:00 p.m. Shippensburg 68, SRU 55 Box Score Last Week's Result's Thursday. February 10 SRU Last Week's Result's Box Score Wrestling PITT-JOHNSTOWN 7:00 p.m. Green 1-8 1-2 3, Staudinger 0-1 Saturday. January 29 SRU 3-4 3, Frankovich 1-7 0-0 2, Sunday. January 30 McFeely 3-7 0-0 8, Caso 1-4 0-0 SRU 8, John Carroll 5 Johnson 4-21 3-4 12, Glick 5-13 2, Greaser 0-2 2-2 2, Cybulski 0-3 4-4 16, Yarosik 0-0 1-21, Reep- 0-2 Spagnola 0-1 0-0 0, Chojnacki Michigan 10, SRU 3 Stat of the Week meyer 5-6 3-4 13, Thompson 5-8 2-7 1-2 5, Bonner 0-3 2-2 2, Stew- Friday. January 28 0-0 10, Nesser 0-0 0-0 0, White 0- art 1 -5 0-0 2, Kaufman 0-0 0-0 0, 3 0-2 0, Jancic 1-31-23 Peffer 0-3 0-0 0, Patterson 2-2 0- SRU 5, Robert Morris 3 0 4, Powell 0-0 0-0 0 Saturday. January ?

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LJ Continued from PAGE B-1 In the first two minutes, the Red Raiders nated buckets through the next three min to cut the Red Raider lead to five at 46 41 were able to take a 5 0 lead on SRU, but the utes. and Shippensburg led 19 18 with 8:07 with 10:22 remaining. The Rock would not guys quit in a game," Marhefka said. "It was Rock was able to close the to go. Shippensburg then get any closer than five points, as Ship just the look on their faces." deficit at the 16:28 mark of scored the next seven points pensburg then went on a 13-7 burst to take Marhefka said that after the loss he wants the first half when Reep- ** I think that was the over the next three minutes to regroup his players for the rest of the meyer hit a jumper to tie to take a 26-18 lead, with 5:15 an 11-point lead. 59 48 with just 2:20 re- season. the game at seven. Reep first time this season to go. The Red Raiders went maining. SRU did not any closer than nine "We're going to go back to the drawing meyer only played lOmin I saw these guys quit on a 9 5 run over the re- throughout the rest of the game, and lost by board, were going to show them what they utes in the first half be mainder of the first half to 13 points. 68 55. did wrong." Marhefka said. "It's still early fore having to sit on the in a game, ff take a 35 23 lead. "That was not one of our better games," enough in the season to turn it around." bench with two personal In the second half, the Marhefka said. "There wasn't a lot of ex Last Saturday, the Rock lost at Ship fouls. After the Red Rock cut the lead to nine citement to be there." pensburg. 68 55 to drop the Rock's record to Raiders scored the next John Marhefka briefly, but then Shippens- Marhefka said he thought the defensive 2 3 in the PSAC West. Reepmeyer recorded six points to take a 13-7 -- Men's basketball coach burg was able to build the effort had improved, but rebounding was a his eighth double-double with 13 points lead, the Rock responded lead up to 15 points with a and 11 rebounds, while Mason Glick led the facet that needed work. with the next seven points Seth Scott basket with 16:01 "I thought it (the defense) was better," way for the Rock with 16 points. Johnson to take its first lead of the game, 14-13 with to go in the half at 44-29. But the Rock was had 12 points. 10:55 to go in the first half. The team alter- Marhefka said. "But they out-rebounded able to go on a 12-2 spurt over the next 5:39 us."

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• Continued from PAGE B-1 chance points compared to only 10 offen- ing 64.3 percent, 18 of 28, to outscore the high six rebounds with only three points in sive rebounds with five second chance Rock by a 40-18 margin. the game. "I would love to shorten our bench and points for the Rock. En route to SRU's 20.8 percent shooting, The Rock will have the weekend off, but only have seven or eight players play a With the loss, the Rock's record is now 7- the Rock only hit on two three-point bas- game, but we are just inconsistent and no- will have a tough test on Monday against 14 overall and 1-5 in the PSAC West. IUP kets and shot 64 percent from the free the defending Division II national cham- body has had a stretch of good games for improved to 9-11 overall and 2-3 in the throw line. Shippensburg ended the game us," Heilman said. PSAC West. shooting 51 percent from the floor, 46.7 per- pion California (Pa.) at Morrow Field IUP led by seven, 15-8, with 10:58 re- Last Saturday, the Rock lost to Ship- cent from beyond the arc, and 55.6 percent House. On Jan. 12, the Rock lost to Cali- maining in the first half when the Rock pensburg by the score of 62-33. The Rock from the free throw line. fornia by a margin of 67-41. The Rock will struck back with a 12-2 run to take a 20-17 shot just 20.8 percent from the field for the "We got our shots in the game, but we just look for the upset bid versus the traveling lead. IUP scored 10 unanswered points in game and could never get on rhythm of- didn't finish well around the basket," Heil- California as the tip is set for 6 p.m. The the final 5:47 of the first half to take a 27- fensively. man said. "Our defense was strong, but we Rock, 5-5 at home, will try to move one 20 lead at halftime. game above .500 at Morrow Field House The Rock came out confident in the sec- The win for Shippensburg improved its just didn't have it on the offensive side of ond half and went on a 10-1 run to tie the record to 12-6 overall and 3-1 in the PSAC the ball." this season against the Vulcans. score at 37 at the 7:45 mark of the second West. Shippensburg moved past Edinboro Shippensburg outscored the Rock in the "The main thing is to believe that we can half. A McFeely layup at the 6:01 mark gave for the third spot in the PSAC West as the paint by a 34-16 margin and had 13 fast beat California," Heilman said. "I've been the Rock a four-point lead, 41-37. Rock took a step back and moved into sixth, break points compared to only two by the telling them that we are playing Cal's team, However, IUP kept itself in the game and leading only Lock Haven in the standings. Rock. and not their reputation from past years." captured the lead for good at the 4:51 mark Shippensburg also shot poorly from the Heilman expressed her displeasure with Heilman said that team must minimize and never looked back. Late three-point- floor in the first half and had a 22-15 lead the fact that the Rock is in last place in mistakes and they must keep their compo- ers by McFeely and Bonner kept the Rock at halftime. Shippensburg shot 33.3 per- steals in the PSAC and said it hurts the of- sure against Cal's pressure defense. in the game until IUP hit two crucial free cent, 7 of 21, from the field while the Rock fense to not have those easy fast break throws to seal the win with two seconds left. shot 18.2 percent and only made four field points that come from penetrating the pass- Two days later, the Rock will host another The score was tied twice and there were goals in the opening 20 minutes. ing lanes and getting those steals. ranked PSAC West division foe in Edinboro six lead changes in this back-and-forth The Rock raised its field goal percentage The Rock's leading scorer in the game at the Morrow Field House. The Rock will game. Rebounds were close, as IUP edged in the second half by shooting 22.6 percent, was McFeely with eight points. McFeely try to avenge an earlier loss to Edinboro on the Rock by a 42-41 margin. IUP did have 7 of 31, from the floor, but Shippensburg also had three assists in the game and made Jan. 19 by the score of 63-50. That game is 16 offensive rebounds with 15 second found the shooting touch and shot a scorch- two three-point baskets. Green had a team- also set for 6 p.m.

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wine. He is an English teacher whose career is something ding, but it ends up not being that simple to be desired, and is desperately waiting for his book to In one scene, while feeling particularly down, he speaks bo published of how a certain grape is good for wine, but has very thin Miles is the best man for his buddy Jack (Thomas skin and needs nourishment. He then proceeds to say that Haden Church). Jack is a washed up actor who is still un- after the grape is processed into wine, it takes awhile Watch sure about getting married. The two join early in the film, until it reaches its peak, but that the wine only gets bet and take a road trip to Californian wine vineyards for an ter with age. He. while just coming out of a divorce, is feel This! entire week. During this trip, the two encounter many ing the same way (thin skinned, needing nourishment), so crazy and funny problems. the scene makes a parallel between his character and the Before Jack gets married, he wants to have sex with grapes/wine. lake Baxendell other women to get it out of his system. All Miles wants His co-star, Church, is not very well known unless you is to enjoy the company of his friend Jack. During part of have seen the shows "Ned and Stacy" or "Wings." When I recently had the chance to see the overrated their trip, the men meet two females: Maya (Virginia movie "Sideways," this reviewer had to think to himself, Madsen) and Stephanie (Sandra Oh). Church's character. Jack, is completely crazy, and I en "What are other critics thinking when they watch films Each woman helps bring out the identities of Miles and joyed him more then Giamatti. Jack makes it seem like like this one?" Jack. The two bond more and more through the movie, it is all right to cheat on your fiancee and get one more "Sideways" has repeatedly been hyped up for the Acad- and even run idiotically down gigantic hills with bottles fling before the big night. The encounters that Jack gets emy Award's Best Film of the Year. Paul Giamatti was also of wine in their hands. Throughout the movie, again and himself into are hilarious. nominated for Best Actor of the Year. But while watch- again, you ask yourself, "Will Jack follow through with Before I send you all off, I must warn you that this film ing this film, I didn't find sufficient evidence to back up the wedding?" is rated R. and shows a fat man's parts flopping all the claims of the folks at the Academy. The film had some Giamatti is a very talented actor, but usually plays the around. I definitely give this 3 out of 5 Rockets, meaning funny parts to it, but in my opinion did not live up to the same type of character in every film. Giamatti plays de- that it's worth the jet fuel to go see. hype. pressing characters in many other films, such as "Amer- If you enjoyed "About Schmidt" and "Election" (made The story is about two men who take a road trip one last ican Splendor." His character brings a lot of humor and by same director, Alexander Payne), you will enjoy "Side- time before one of them gets married. Bdth men are suf- sarcasm to the table, and his facial expressions are irre- ways." But unfortunately, the film, in my opinion, is just fering from a mid-life crisis, and cannot get it together. sistible not to laugh at. not Academy Award worthy. Now if you want, you can fly Miles (Giamatti) is a depressed failure of a writer who Throughout the movie, Giamatti's character's goal is just off and find out for yourselves what this movie is really enjoys the finer things in life among them, the taste of to taste wine and have fun with his friend before his wed- like. And the 2©C<5 Grammy album nominees are...

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- At race NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET tracks, the Slam poet Thea Monyee expresses her poetry at Rocky's Wednesday night. favorite wins fewer than 30 percent of all Slam poet shares wisdom with SRU students horse races . By Kelly Horvath Like most poets, Monyee writes about the After the event is set up, teams compete by Rocket Staff Writer good and bad aspects of love, but she also going through rounds until all of the teams writes about other subjects such as life, spir- have gone. Judges can give you a score be- - A chip of Sometimes, when people feel strongly ituality and survival. She even performed a tween 0 and 10, and after all of the rounds are about something (like life, love, family, etc.), poem about writer's block. Each piece is over, the highest and the lowest scores get silicon has they have trouble expressing it in words. This smart, introspective and philosophical, and is not the case with Thea Monyee, an ener- many of them hinted references to the Bible. dropped. The highest score you can get, the capacity of getic slam/spoken word poet who came to You can imagine a lot of time was spent on though, is 30. Rocky's on Wednesday night. each one, because Monyee performs them "The judges could decide based on how the original With tendrils of hair escaping from her from memory. A staggering task considering much the audience is into you," Monyee said. cap, a tiny frame with a protruding belly (she a few of them were between 2-5 minutes long. "You can't really tell though until the end." 1949 EN I AC is eight months pregnant), and a glowing The most touching part of the performance Monyee started competing in 2002, and cherubic face, Monyee looks very modest and though was the piece she did with her hus- early in that year she also had the pleasure computer, sweet tempered - and surely she is. But when band, Gaknew, about the birth of their chil- of participating in HBO's "Def Poetry Jam" which she is on stage performing, she turns into a dren. Monyee said that her daughter (and and BET's "The Way We Do It." firecracker; mesmerizing the crowd with her also the second one on the way) is where she "When I finally saw those shows, it was by occupied a powerful voice. Monyee was not always a per- draws most of her inspiration. accident. I don't like watching myself on TV," forming spoken word poet, though. "My inspiration also comes from social and Monyee said. full city block. "When I was younger I wanted to be either political issues, current events, as well as the president or a pediatrician," Monyee things that I see in passing," Monyee said. In the future, Monyee plans to continue said. "Like homeless people for example." doing slam poetry, but she is also trying to get Back in 2001, she started writing poetry After her start in 2001, Monyee got into into social work. and doing poetry shows after she got out of a slam poetry. Slam poetry is a type of compet- "I'm taking classes in human service so -According to bad relationship. Most poets, artists and song- itive poetry. that I can become a social worker," Monyee writers will tell you that breakups are fuel for "You need to set up teams, and you need a said. "My husband wants to help out people NASA, the a fire. This is how it was for Monyee. venue in your city, a slam master and some in need. We have performed for juveniles "I just started doing shows, and [my career I judges before you can get a competition before, that's our passion - being able to help United States took off on its own after that," she said. going," Monyee said. kids." has the most violent weather. Local rockers fail to impress on latest effort

urgency to sing about played-out pressed. and needing, get this, a bandage situations such as newfound love, Now, two things really got to fix it. Quote of teenage dilemmas and heart- under my skin with this album. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my break. The band could honestly The first thing being how identi- occasional Sunny Day Real Es- be confused with a hardcore ver- cal some of the songs on this tate or Dashboard Confessional Music sion of the Calling mixed with a album sounded like something song about misery and heart- the Meek mediocre Sugarcult, which can't the Gin Blossoms or Collective break. But unlike the aforemen- be good for anyone. Soul would have written in 1994. tioned bands, Cherry Monroe Notes The album's single, "Satellites" I can understand if it was 1994 doesn't, for lack of better words, "One differ- is a track that can only be de- and these were the songs to write show any type of talent on their scribed as falling in love with an because everyone wanted to hear self-titled debut. Sean Lohrer irresistible woman as the lead vo- them. I could even understand if ence between calist sings, "She dresses like a they idolized these bands and Cherry Monroe is re-releasing death and Pittsburgh has never been the pop star/And I'm feeling so wanted to write something sinii this album in a few months Mecca of the music industry. With far/From reality/It ain't hard to lar, but songs like "Can't Ex- through Universal and I think this taxes is that the exception of Donnie Iris, the understand/She can break any plain," "At the Stars" and "Down" band is going to go mainstream 'Burgh has never really produced man/By the way she moves." are complete rip-offs without any very fast. They're playing MTV's death doesn't a musician or band that came, This track truly shows how the originality. Grammy awards post-show party, saw and conquered. Sure we love band's premier songwriter and The second thing that bothered going on a thirty two date mall get worse our Clarks and Anti-Flag but sell- lead singer, Matt Toka, can write me was the use of the same tour sponsored by Hot Topic this ing out local tlubs and am-lyrics on the same level as an ado played-out metaphors for a bio spring, and are going to be in- every time phitheaters isn't exactly ruling lescent girl or a lesser Chris ken heart. In the song cluded on the soundtrack of a the charts of TRL. Carrabbas. "Painkillers," Cherry Monroe Lindsay Lohan movie. Also, you congress Well, don't fret just yet. Our fair One of the album's only two claims that to stay in a bad rela can catch these guys down at the city's own Cherry Monroe might slow songs, "Anything" was the tionship, they need to use Hard Hock (ale next Saturday for meets." be making some mainstream only track that sparked any sort of painkillers by saying, "Suddenly just $5. waves soon enough, although I'm interest in me. The song, which is I'm yours again/Suddenly I have a I'll admit, 1 was a little harsh not convinced it's such ;i great about a hard breakup, is set to a friend/Suddenly I can't gel no sat earlier. If you enjoy really ordi thing. slow guitar and drumbeat, and is isfaction/All from a chemical at nary pop punk that is pretty - Roy L. Cherry Monroe's self -titled a nice change from the rest ofthe traction." catchy, then you'll like Cherry Schaefer debut, released last October by repetitive, boring tracks on the Another song using the heart Monroe. Just don't expect me l<> Rust Records, is pretty tnUCO album. This song was truly one of break metaphor is "Bandages" jump on their bandwagon when more of the same: A catchy pop the only songs where you could which, coincidently enougn, is they save Pittsburgh from music punk band that feels nothing t>ut feel any type of emotion ex about having your heart broken obscurity.