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SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY t docket NovcinlHT 12,2004 Volume 87, Number 10 Student dies in auto accident sagr By Sheryl McGlory He was flown to Allegheny Teramoto's mother Robin Ter- student as well. Rocket News Editor General Hospital with severe in- amoto said that though he was He got good grades," Lama ternal injuries and was pro- not a member of any sports said. "He was really here to get BRHEFS Jeremy K. Teramoto, 20, of nounced dead a few hours later. teams at SRU, Jeremy loved to an education." Beaver Falls, died Nov. 4 from in- The cause of death was blunt play basketball and baseball. Lama said that Teramoto was juries he received from a car ac- force trauma to the abdomen and Teramoto was a junior ac- a fun person to be around and cident. chest. counting major at SRU. very outgoing. Teramoto was driving his ve- Teramoto was born in Hon- Friend Lindsay Lama, a soph- "He was always happy and Gonzales nominated hicle when the car skidded on olulu, Hawaii on Feb. 8,1984. He omore at Slippery Rock, said laughing," she said. Harmony Road, hit two stone attended Blackhawk High Teramoto enjoyed playing video "If you were in a bad mood, WASHINGTON (AP): President Bush driveway markers and rolled School in Beaver Falls and grad- games and spending time with paved the way for Alberto Gonzales to over, state police said. uated from there in 2002. his friends, but was a dedicated • Please see TERAMOTO on A-4 become the nation's first Hispanic at- torney general on Wednesday, nominat- ing his White House coun- sel and longtime friend from Texas to replace de- parting John Ashcroft. "His sharp intellect and sound judgment have helped shape our policies in the war on terror," Off-campus Bush said. But it's that role as a key' architect of the administration's anti- terrorism strategy that could prove most housing to vexing for Gonzales as he faces confir- mation in the U.S. Senate. The former Texas Supreme Court be surveyed judge was a staunch supporter of con- troversial detention policies that denied some U.S. citizens access to a lawyer. And Gonzales has come under fire for memos he authored that seemingly jus- tify the use of torture. By Frank Skrip Rocket Assistant News Editor In an effort to simplify the process of finding an apartment in Slippery Rock, U.S. to retake Iraq city the Student Government Association is currently going door-to-door con- FALLUJAH, Iraq (KRT): American ducting an off-campus survey of some of forces have killed about 600 insurgents the larger apartment complexes in the in their fight to retake Fallujah, the U.S. area. military said Thursday as troops pushed Mark Felbinger, co-chair of the SGA toward the city's southern corridor, committee in charge of the off-campus where the streets are lined with bombs apartment survey, said that SGA's hope and sniper hideouts. for this survey is to create a guidebook The American military plans to have similar to a "Consumers Digest" re- full control of Fallujah by Saturday, end- port. ing the urban battle that's killed 18 "We're taking a random sample of American troops and wounded 178 oth- tenants in every major apartment com- ers, officials said. plex in the area," Felbinger said. However, it appeared doubtful that "We're basically looking to provide a the offensive's goal, weakening the in- service to Slippery Rock students who surgency by wiping out its main refuge in are looking to live somewhere besides time for January's national elections, the dorms." would be achieved, as violence spread unchecked to other key cities. The questions asked on the survey in- GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY KIM DISHLER/THE ROCKET clude how much is rent, what utilities are included, was the residence clean when you moved in, are pets allowed, Arafat dies Thursday and is there ample parking? Former KKK member talks Junior Matt Wiley, a resident at Cam- JERUSALEM (KRT): Yasser Arafat, pus Side Apartments, said that a guide- the paramount Palestinian leader for book such as this would have saved nearly four decades, died early Thurs- him quite a few trips to Slippery Rock day in a French hospital, closing a chap- about domestic terrorism Slippery Rock University. when he was looking for an apartment. ter in Middle East history By Kim Dishler "It was tough finding a decent place, I and opening a new and Rocket Editor-in-Chief "I saw (Martinez) at Clarion, and he was a uncertain period for phenomenal speaker who touched my heart," because all you could go by was word Palestinians and Israelis As a boy growing up with aspirations of be- he said. "I went out and bought his book and of mouth, actually seeing the apart- that could lead to peace coming a baker, Tom Martinez never imag- wanted to bring him here." ment, or Slippery Rock's website, ined the path he would eventually take would which didn't tell you much at all," Wiley or further bloodshed. The story of Martinez's eight years involved said. Among the world's include the domestic terrorism practiced by in hate groups was documented in his auto- violent hate groups. biography "Brotherhood of Murder," which Felbinger said that one of the perks longest-serving and most to this project is that it is, made by the polarizing political lead- A former Ku Klux Klan member, Martinez was turned into a Showtime movie starring spoke Wednesday night to a capacity crowd in Peter Gallagher, William Baldwin and Kelly students, for the students. He said that 'ers, Arafat was consid- he thinks it's important that students ered a hero by some and a terrorist by the University Union MPR about the danger Lynch. of breeding hate. are the ones judging the apartments, others. Martinez cited many reasons for the path and not the landlords or managers. Arafat, 75, died in intensive care at 3:30 The event was sponsored by UPB and VP of his life took. Growing up in Philadelphia, his a.m. Paris time, according to a Cultural Diversity Tim Stevenson was one of people instrumental for bringing Martinez to spokesman for Percy Hospital, south- • Please see MARTINEZ on A-4 • Please see SURVEY on A-3 west of Paris. Sniffing not searching WASHINGTON (KRT): An hour of high- Smith inaugurated as minded debate at the Supreme Court on Wednesday over the scope and limits of the Fourth Amendment and personal SRU's 15th president privacy boiled down to a five-word ques- tion: Is a sniff a search? By Greg Reedy Charles Curry, vice presi- university Alumni Asso- Roy Caballes said it is, especially Rocket Sports Editor dent of finance and ad- ciation; Alan Offstein when police stop you for speeding, then ministrative affairs, chairperson of the Slip- have a K-9 unit sniff around your car for Slippery Rock Univer- spoke on behalf of the pery Rock University drugs. In Caballes' case, the dog found sity President Robert M. Slippery Rock adminis- Foundation; Robert Mar- $256,000 worth of marijuana stashed in Smith was inaugurated as tration, while Slippery cus, chairperson of the the trunk. Police arrested Caballes, and SRU's 15th president in a Rock Mayor Ken Harris university Council of he was sentenced to 12 years in prison. ceremony held in the spoke on behalf of the Trustees and John Thorn- Caballes' lawyer told the high court multi-purpose room of the community. burgh of the state system Wednesday that the traffic stop didn't University Union Nov. 5. Other speakers who Board of Govemon. give Illinois state troopers probable Numerous dignitaries congratulated Smith on William Williams, in- cause to search Caballes' car for drugs, were on-hand including his inauguration were terim provost and vice so the dog's sharp nose was an infringe- SGA President Jude Frank Pogue, Jr., presi- president of academic af- ment on Caballes' privacy rights. Butch, who spoke on be dent of Edinboro Univer fairs, introduced all of the n half of the students, and sity. representing all the speakers. Following the President Robert Smith speaks to the audience at his inauguration Jace Condravy, who spoke state system; William ceremony Nov. 5. on behalf of APSCl'K. Kirker, president of the J Please see SMITH on A-3
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By Rachel Seeman "I am extremely proud of the quality of ed- NOTK Rocket Staff Writer ucation I received at Slippery Rock. I want to compliment the faculty members and Rock Women's Ice Hockey The Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed coaches," Barnes said. The SRU women's ice hockey team has Francis Barnes' appointment as Pennsylva- His resume includes positions as teacher, nia's Secretary of Education, who plans on department chair, assistant principal, prin- started practice for the 2004-2005 season. If improving student performance. cipal, dean, and superintendent in the Al- you are interested in playing, contact Kim at Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell legheny, Hopewell, Huntingdon, and Pal- [email protected]. No experience is appointed Barnes to the position of secretary isades School Districts. of education in July and the Senate approved He chose to attend Slippery Rock at a time necessary. the appointment unanimously Tuesday. when it was one of the top three schools, "The goal remains unchanged," Barnes along with West Chester University and Free Film Series said. "Learners of all ages will experience Springfield College in Massachusetts for Jehane Noujaim's film, "Control Room" the economic opportunities, fulfillment and physical therapy. liberty that a quality education deserves." "It is small enough that you feel noticed will be shown in the Eisenberg Classroom It is necessary to build an infrastructure and cared for, but not large enough that you Building Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19. that will provide teachers with the tools they feel someone is looking over your shoulder," The film is part of a free film series on cam- need to help students become successful, Barnes said. Barnes said. Barnes was actively engaged in student pus that began Sept. 21 and will run through Barnes said it would be ideal for those stu- activities. He was someone you could talk Dec. 7. dents who do well on the PSSA to take col- with regularly on campus, Watson said. lege classes on a college campus in addition While attending Slippery Rock, Barnes to their high school curriculum. played football for four years. The day SRU Adopt-a-Soldier Program "I'm pleased, not surprised when people broke IUP's 16 game winning streak is the AmeriCorps is running a project called get an undergraduate or graduate education one memory that stands out in his mind. here and go on to do very, very great things," "Slippery Rock University is very proud Adopt-a-Soldier and is currently looking for Dr. Robert Watson, vice president for student that one of its graduates and one of its dis- addresses of soldiers overseas. The program affairs said. tinguished graduates would be selected by Barnes graduated from Slippery Rock in the governor to be the next secretary of ed- SUBMITTED PHOTO is an on-campus letter-writing campaign to Francis Barnes was named Pennsylvania's secretary of 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in education. ucation," President Robert Smith said. education on Tuesday. students, faculty members and loved ones He continued at the University of Pittsburgh "We're delighted that Dr. Barnes is recog- who have been deployed. Send addresses to for his masters and doctorate in philosophy. nized for his leadership in education." candice_connector_corps @ yahoo.com or call (724) 738-CARE.
CDs Available "In Memoriam: A Requiem for Mister Rogers" CD's are now available for purchase in Swope Music Hall at Slippery Rock Uni- SRU hosts educational conference versity. Cost is $ 10 per CD. Call (724) 738- 2063. SRU's orchestra and concert choir for minority students across state performed the one-hour, world premier dur- ing the spring semester as a tribute to the late By Lena Acheson success at a predominately-white and paid listened to Bouie, along Other social events included Fred Rogers of PBS's, "Mister Rogers' Rocket Staff Writer college or university. with four other speakers, at the the Harambee Choir, Step Show, Students came together last conferences, which were held and a Harambee Jam. Neighborhood." Slippery Rock University weekend to educate themselves over the weekend. hosted an educational confer- on how to contribute to the well Leadership development, po- "I felt there was a very good ence this past weekend run by being of their world and on how litical awareness, spirituality, turnout however, I do feel that Club Wave the Western Pennsylvania Diver- to elevate their minds with and self-empowerment were more SRU students could have Slippery Rock University Public Relations sity Consortium focusing on shared knowledge of their peers. some of the topics discussed at attended and took part in it." Majors assembled a hip-hop show featuring racial issues at universities. Ashley Contee, a sophomore at the conferences. Contee said. The conference was called the SRU, is a member of the Student Along with the conferences, The Western Pennsylvania Di- Sinteks, Maja Leeg, and Rollz & Twitch, Harambee Summit. Union for Minority Affairs. students could attend many so- versity Consortium is comprised scheduled for Friday, November 12, at Club The Harambee Summit is an They sponsored Deborale cial events throughout the week- of Allegheny College, Clarion educational program that is Richardson-Bouie, director of end. Wave in Pittsburgh. The show begins at geared toward students of color multicultural affairs at Case Contee said she felt that all the University, Lock Haven Univer- 10:00 p.m. and is an 18 and older event. The and their allies. Western Reserve University in social events went well. Contee sity, Penn State Shenango, Slip- show is B YOB for those over 21. Admission The Harambee Summit allows Cleveland, Ohio, to speak at the said the Hip Hop Coffee Shop pery Rock University, University students of color to address is- conference. was a time for poetry, song, and of Pittsburgh-Titusville and is $6 for men, $4 for women. sues that are significant to their All students who registered performing. Westminster College. Project Christmas Elf Project Christmas Elf, now in its 16th year of helping underprivileged children, kicked off Nov. 10 with a goal of providing Christ- mas presents to 300 this year in a program organized by the university's Institute for Student government buys tree for Light-Up Night Community, Service-Learning and Non- profit Leadership. The gifts will be gathered By Frank Skrip In other SGA news: ministrators. SGA recognized three new from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Rus- Rocket Assistant News Editor Vice President for Advance- Her purpose, she said, is for clubs and approved the name sell Wright Alumni House for delivery to the ment Lindsay McGhee an- the committee and the adminis- change of two others. Slippery Rock University's Stu- nounced that Allyson Macna- tration to come to some kind of The three new clubs are the Salvation Army for actual distribution. dent Government Association re- mara will be the editor-in-chief agreement and to rework the uni- Black Belt Club, the Native cently purchased a holiday tree for Saxigena, SRU's resurrected versities guidelines regarding al- American Student Association, Publicize your event with a Rock Note to decorate for the community's yearbook. Saxigena is currently cohol. and the SRU Bodybuilding/Fit- To submit a Rock Note to be considered Nov. 22 Light-Up Night, SGA hiring section editors, photogra- Regarding the off-campus ness Club. for publication, please send your announce- President Jude Butch said. phers, writers, and graphic de- apartment survey, Committee Co- The two clubs with name ment to: The tree, a 12-foot blue spruce, signers. Chair Mark Felbinger said that changes are the Gamers Guild, News Editor Sheryl McGlory is to commemorate Slippery SGA's election bus transported they are ready to begin the sur- formerly Magic Gathering, and 220 Eisenberg Classroom Building Rock President Robert Smith's between 450-500 students to the vey as soon as more senators vol- LGBTA, formally LGBA. Slippery Rock, PA 16057 November 5 inauguration. polls on November 2. Speaker of unteer to assist. The SGA movie series contin- e-mail: [email protected] "The holiday tree may not be the Senate Ron Beitler said that The survey is intended to give ues on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. with the fax: (724) 738-4896 huge yet, but that's one of the this turnout was a huge success. students wanting to live off-cam- movie "Collateral." Submissions are not great things about it," Butch said. Student Trustee Angele pus an easy access guidebook to The next senate meeting will "This tree is going to grow into Waugaman said that she is form- the conditions at the larger be held on Nov. 23 in room 207 be- guaranteed to be published. something special on the SRU ing a committee to discuss the al- apartment complexes in Slippery cause of the Thanksgiving holi- campus." cohol policies of SRU with ad- Rock. day break.
ACCU MEAJKR Forecast for Slippery Rock, PA Slippery Ulock Luc. / D». F ;,«|i: AST AccuWeather.com Community Thunksyiviny Service Wadneaday Thursday ^Monday, Sunahine and norne clouds at 7"?O p.m. at the CA/ewnart Center .. .S.UM MttSN CITIES V. RIM S«) Mat Sunday Monday 7.06 am 604pm 70»am 6 00pm cay M Lo W Lo W HI Lo W HI Lo 242 formal By Sheryl McGlory were put on display. The artifacts Rocket News Editor represented countries that interna- tional students at SRU are from. Slippery Rock University's Inter- On Wednesday, the club offered an nations Club is sponsoring its an- international coffeehouse. The event nual Internations Week this week to was held in the lobby of Carruth celebrate and share the different Rizza Hall. cultures of students on campus. Students were invited to share re The week of events began with an freshments and conversation with international sports night on Sun- some of the university s interna day in Aebersold Recreation Cen- tional students. ter. An international roundtable dis- The night featured sporting events cussion was held Thursday afternoon and games such as table tennis, bad- to discuss political climates and minton, volleyball and soccer. Se other issues in foreign countries. nior Anett Fekete, a foreign ex- Last night, international students change student from Hungary, was prepared foods native to their coun- one of the students who participated tries to share with the campus and in the event. community at an international din- She said that she was able to play nerto be held on Saturday. games of badminton and table ten- The dinner will be the concluding nis. event in the weeklong program. On Monday, students participated Fekete said that though the week in an international fashion show. The of activities was open to everyone, it event was held in the Multi Purpose was geared toward American stu- Room of the University Union. dents. Students wore fashions from their "It is mostly meant for Americans countries of heritage. Music was pro- so they can educate themselves vided at the show by SRU students. about other countries," she said. Dilini DeSilva, a freshman at SRU, DeSilva said learning about dif- represented Sri Lanka in the fashion ferent cultures is important for stu- show. She wore a sari, which is a tra- dents on our campus. ditional garment worn like a dress. "Americans need to broaden their An international showcase was horizons about other cultures all held in the lobby of the University over the world," DeSilva said. Union on Tuesday afternoon. "It is for everyone, local and inter- MARGARET HASSON/THE ROCKET In this exhibit, artifacts from dif- national. It should be important to Martina Hall (LEFT) of Austria and Wolfgang Ullrich (RIGHT) of Germany play musical Instruments from their countries during Tuesday's ferent countries around the world everyone, not just internationals." International showcase. Police Blotter Campus Police Nov. 1 - Police are continuing to investi- nalia. He was released on his own recog- Nov. 9 - Armand J. Ventura, 18, Pitts- gate a report of theft from a locker in Ae- nizance. burgh, was seen for DUI and possession of Oct. 27 - Timothy Tray, 19, was cited for bersold Recreation Center. Nov. 2 - James Paul Trauger, 39, Mars, marijuana. He was released on his own re- underage consumption of alcohol after po- Nov. 5 - Heather Brannen, 19, was cited was seen for reckless endangerment, dis- cognizance. lice received a report of an alcohol viola- for underage consumption of alcohol after orderly conduct, careless driving and ac- Nov. 9 - John C. Mercer, III, 18, Pitts- tion in Rhoads Hall. police received a report of an intoxicated cident involving death or personal injury. burgh, was seen for possession of a small Oct. 27 - Andrew Beardsley, 19, was cited person in Dodds Hall. He was released on the condition that he amount of marijuana, possession of drug for underage consumption of alcohol after Nov. 6 - Megan Gill, 20, was cited for un- has no contact with the victims. paraphernalia and underage consumption police received a report of an alcohol vio- derage consumption of alcohol after police Nov. 2 - James David Marasco, 26, Traf- of alcohol. He was released on his own re- lation in Rhoads Hall. received a report of two persons at the rear ford, was seen for DUI and careless driv- cognizance. Oct. 27 - Paul Schwab, 20, was cited for of Kraus Hall having difficulty standing up. ing. He was released on his own recogni- Nov. 9 - Diana Matey, 22, Levittown, was underage consumption of alcohol after po- Nov. 6 - Jamie Pfister, 20, was cited for zance. seen for unsworn falsification to authori- lice received a report of an alcohol viola- underage consumption of alcohol after po- Nov. 2 - Nathan C. Lane, 19, Slippery ties. She was released on her own recog- tion in Rhoads Hall. lice received a report of two persons at the Rock, was seen for DUI and failure to stop nizance. Oct. 28 -Dustin Frazier, 20, was cited for rear of Kraus Hall having difficulty stand- at a red light. He was released on his own Nov. 9 - Michael J. Ortiz, 20, New Castle, underage consumption of alcohol after po- ing up. recognizance. was seen for possession of a controlled lice received a report of an alcohol viola- Nov. 6 - Police are continuing to investi- Nov. 2 - Ricardo R. Stuvaints, 20, McK- substance with intent to deliver, speeding tion in Founders Hall. gate a report of burglary from Kraus Hall. eesport, was seen for DUI, accident in- and driving without a license. He was re- Oct. 28 - Police are continuing to inves- Nov. 6 - Police are continuing to investi- volving death or personal injury, underage leased on $5,000 bail. tigate a report of a bottle exploding out- gate a report of a person receiving ha- consumption of alcohol and driving while Nov. 9 - Patrick R. Kiernan, Jr., 19, Pitts- side of Harner Hall. rassing phone calls. suspended. He was released on his own re- burgh, was seen for four counts of theft by Oct. 28 - Amy Stewart, 18, was cited for Nov. 9 - Matthew Miller, 18, was cited for cognizance. unlawful taking and receiving stolen prop- underage consumption of alcohol after po- possession of a small amount of marijuana Nov. 2 - Renee Theresa Coblentz, 37, erty. He was released on $3,000 bail. lice received a report of an alcohol viola- after police received a report of possession Butler, was seen for DUI, careless driving, tion at Health Services. of marijuana in Lower Stadium Parking disregarding traffic lanes and registration Borough Police Oct. 28 - Michael Emmett, 20, was cited Lot. card unsigned. She was released on her for underage consumption of alcohol after Nov. 9 - Police are continuing to investi- own recognizance. Oct. 27 - Police are continuing to inves- police received a report of an alcohol vio- gate a report of stolen property from Eisen- Nov. 2 - Tony Eugene Best, 21, West Sun- tigate a report of a theft. lation at Vincent Science Building Parking berg Classroom Building. bury, was seen for DUI, failure to keep Oct. 31 - Edward Watton, 18, was cited for Lot. Nov. 9 - Police are continuing to investi- right and careless driving. He was re- underage consumption of alcohol. Oct. 28 - James Wright, 18, was cited for gate a report of theft of a dolly from a de- leased on his own recognizance. Oct. 31 - Evan Gullborg, 20, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol after po- livery truck in West Central Loop Parking Nov. 2 - Thomas James McManus, 36, underage consumption of alcohol. lice received a report of an alcohol viola- Lot. Volant, was seen for DUI, disregarding Oct. 31 - Zachary Miller, 18, was cited for tion at Vincent Science Parking Lot. Nov. 10 - Kristoffer Brown, 32, was cited traffic lanes and careless driving. He was underage consumption of alcohol. Oct. 28 - Michael Emmett, 20, was cited for theft of a credit card, receiving stolen released on his own recognizance. Oct. 31 - Andrew Williamson, 20, was for disorderly conduct after police re- property, and access device fraud after an Nov. 2 - Pamlyn Sue Allen, 44, Slippery cited for underage consumption of alcohol. ceived a report of a disturbance in Bard Oct. 21 report of theft from a vehicle in East Rock, was seen for DUI, disregarding traf- Oct. 31 - William A. Valentine, 20, was Hall. Lake Parking Lot. fic lanes and failure to use safety belt sys- cited for disorderly house. Oct. 29 - Police are continuing to inves- Nov. 10 - Thomas Brannigan, 19, was tem. She was released on her own recog- Oct. 31 - Neal M. Brashear, 22, was cited tigate a report of theft from a locker an Ae- cited for disorderly conduct after an Oct. nizance. for DUI. bersold Recreation Center. 1 report of theft from a vending machine Nov. 2 - Raymond C. Billett, III, 23, Grove Nov. 2 - Police are continuing to investi- Oct. 31 - Police are continuing to inves- in Founders Hall. City, was seen for criminal mischief, dis- gate a report of criminal mischief. tigate a report of theft from a vehicle in Nov. 10 - Michael Rohm, 18, was cited for orderly conduct, ethnic intimidation and Nov. 2 - Police are continuing to investi- West Central Loop Parking Lot. disorderly conduct after an Oct. 1 report of institutional vandalism. He was released gate a report of an assault. Oct. 31 - Police are continuing to inves- theft from a vending machine in Founders on $1,000 bail. Nov. 7 - Eric Price, 21; John Montgomery, tigate a report of theft from a vehicle in Hall. Nov. 2 - Jason R. Goodnight, 24, Slippery 22; Matthew Anselmo, 22; Andrew Raisley, Founders Hall Parking Lot. Nov. 10 - Sara John, 19, was cited for dis- Rock, was seen for DUI and driving at an 21; Rebecca Zahora, 19; Andrew No- Nov. 1 - Mark Edwards, 20, was cited for orderly conduct after an Oct. 1 report of unsafe speed. He was released on his own tareschi, 20; Timothy Tray, 19; Shawna underage consumption of alcohol after po- theft from a vending machine in Founders recognizance. Randolph, 20; Kristina Kraisas, 18; Jamie lice received a report of individuals hav- Hall. Nov. 9 - Daniel J. Kazmierczak, 54, Slip- Vance, 19; Tomoyo Ohara, 19; Laura Filer, ing difficulty walking in East Lake Parking pery Rock, was seen for DUI. He was re- 18; Duane Crooks, 20; Jenna Gostkowski, 20 Lot. Court Cases leased on his own recognizance. and Carolann Woodring, 18, were cited for Nov. 1 - Michael Glenn, 18, was cited for Nov. 9 - Daniel Vincent Lenze, 18, St. disorderly house. underage consumption of alcohol after a Nov. 2 - Ronald W. Steighner, Jr., 19, But- Mary's, was seen for DUI, careless driving Nov. 7 - John Lavery, 19, was cited for re- report of individuals having difficulty ler, was seen for DUI, possession of mari- and failure to use safety belt systems. He tail theft and underage consumption of al- walking in East Lake Parking Lot. juana and possession of drug parapher- was released on his own recognizance. cohol. Smith Survey LJ Continued from PAGE A-1 ognized campus organizations, one repre- percentage," Watson said. "Our student LJ Continued from PAGE A-1 sentative from each of the varsity sports involvement was so significant." speakers, Chancellor Judy Hample made and a foreign exchange student from each Watson was not the only one impressed. Sophomore Steve Leathers, a resident at some remarks, saying that the inaugura- of the countries that are represented at "The chancellor personally came to me Longbow Trail apartment complex, said tion of Smith was personally gratifying SRU. and remarked positively about the in- that although he thinks the survey is a great since she and Smith first met each other 30 The students led a processional across volvement," Watson said. "Hample met idea, he is a little skeptical about the sur- years ago as part of opposite debate teams. campus that began at the Russell Wright with her staff and she talked in a very pos- vey being done by just students. She then administered the oath of office to Alumni House, leaving the alumni house in itive manner about the involvement of the Lets be honest, college students aren't Smith. black caps and gowns and finished at the students." always the best tenants," Leathers said. "I Smith gave a speech thanking his family University Union. Robert Watson, vice Watson said that plans for the inaugura- can see how some landlords would be nerv- and friends. president of student life, was an advocate tion began around five months ago. ous that there tenants are going to give He said it will take teamwork and to- of the outdoor processional. "We had approximately a dozen sub- them bad press, just because the kid's party getherness to make Slippery Rock Uni- "It's got a traditional significance in in- committees under the umbrella of the got busted a few weeks ago or something." versity more successful. Smith said that he stalling the president," Watson said. "I re main committee that met bi-weekly," Wat- Felbinger said that he has already run got where he is now because he grew up in ally wanted an outdoor processional. I son said. "The weeks that we didn't meet, into some problems with landlords not a family that always said that he could be wanted the visitors to our campus and our each of the sub committees met." wanting the survey to happen, but if the anything he wanted to be. faculty, staff and students to see the dele Watson said seeing Smith inaugurated apartment complex is decently run, the The ceremony closed with the singing of gates." was exciting. landlords should have nothing to worry the alma mater and a benediction. Watson was impressed that so many of "It was personally rewarding to see a about There were 188 students from campus in the students invited came to the inaugu- great man like Bob Smith inaugurated." "We're not out to get anybody with this the ceremony. There were two students ration. Watson said. "To see the engagement of the survey," Felbinger said. "We will make sure representing each academic department. "We invited slightly more than 200 stu students there, I was just thrilled. It sent this project is done objectively and COT one representative from each of tin- rec dents and 188 came. That is a significant a strong and positive message to the pivs rectly." t ideal ' Page A-4 • The Rocket • Friday, November 12, 2004 News Martinez Teramoto U Continued from PA8E A-1 Members talked to him about they could shoot down airplanes at the.Jewish hoax and gave him mag- LAX (Los Angeles) or New York." once hard working neighborhood azines that were anti-black, Jewish M-xrtinez said the events of 9/11 turned violent after it hit hard eco- and government. may have paled in comparison to nomic times. Martinez went to "I consumed myself with this what The Order was planning, if Thomas Edison High School, garbage," he said. the FBI hadn't acted so quickly. which he said was one of the worst Martinez traveled to the Wash- Martinez eventually helped the in the country. ington state home of charismatic FBI bring down Mathews when 200 In 1970. Martinez was the only leader Robert Mathews. founder law enforcement agents raided his white student in his classroom and of the most violent racist society in headquarters in Puget Sound, his school was controlled by three America. The Order. Wash. black gangs. Mathews' home and lifestyle Mathews held off for 36 hours "My goal was to get education, were a far cry from the drug-in- before being blown up inside his graduate and own a bakery," he fested streets of Martinez's neigh- house. said. borhood and he became caught up Martinez has testified against At this point, his life took a turn in the group. many hate group members, in- for the worse. A gang member mur "He (Mathews) went to an anti- cluding those who took out a con- dered one of Martinez's friends. communist meeting and was given tract against his life. Several days later, the leader of 'Mein Kampf, which drove him to He thinks it is important for stu- the gang, called Woogie. and a a world of hatred and domestic dents to realize people from all dozen other members surrounded terrorism," Martinez said. walks of life are involved in these Martinez, who then snuck out of With The Order, Martinez was types of groups. school never to return. led to a world of counterfeiting, "For eight years I rubbed el- "I'm ashamed to say after that I knowledge of bombings, robbery, bows with all kinds of people," he hated black people," he said. "And murder, and, finally, horrified said. "Not everybody that hates it's hard for me to stand up and say awareness. wears a sheet." that." Martinez spoke about murders Martinez has been out of the Martinez said he thought all he knew the group was responsi- movement for 20 years, and he African Americans were like the ble for, and finally his own arrest talked about some of the hate gang members, even though he for counterfeiting, which started crimes being committed today, in- now realizes that mistake. his lifestyle turn around. cluding those against homosexu- Martinez's father threatened to Walter West was one of the mur- als. disown him after he dropped out ders he spoke about. Part of The "No one has a right to attack of school, as he thought he was a Order, fellow members took West someone because of sexual pref- failure compared to his two older into the woods, beat him with a erence," he said. "This is Amer- brothers. sledge hammer and shot him. ica." SUBMITTED PHOTO He tried a stint in the Army, but This is according to Martinez, Today, Martinez said hate that didn't work out and he re- for West's body was never found groups are targeting junior high LJ Continued from PAGE A-1 Teramoto) be sharing a hospi- turned to Philadelphia, as his 16- tal room together," Grill said. and nobody has ever been charged and high school students, through he'd always say something to Grill, Teramoto's roommate, year-old girlfriend Susan was in his murder. West was murdered music, comic books, magazines cheer you up." pregnant. because The Order members and even video games. He played said Teramoto was a good He married Susan, to whom he is thought he was an FBI informant, an anti-Jewish song by Best of Friend and SRU basketball friend. He said that Teramoto player Shaun Grill was a pas- went by the nickname still married to nearly 30 years but it turns out Martinez was the Bully Bands in which the lyrics senger in Teramoto's car at later, and they had their firstchild . informant they were looking for. said, "fire up the ovens, let's do it the time of the accident. "Bhudda" to most of his Working at Dunkin Donuts, the Martinez made a decision after again." He also cited a video game Grill was treated at United friends. new family came under hard his arrest to cooperate with the called Ethnic Cleansing, where Community Hospital in Grove "Everyone called him times. FBI because of the violent events the winner is the one who kills the City then transferred to Al- Budda," Grill said. "That's just A new influence came into Mar- he knew The Order was planning, most African American and Jew- legheny General Hospital be- what he told us to call him." tinez's life in KKK leader David including what would have been ish people. fore being discharged this Lama said she had been Duke, a Louisiana State University the largest heist in the world at "This is a great recruiting tool week. friends with Teramoto for a graduate who was for the white Brinks headquarters in San Fran- for them," he said. Grill suffered a fracture in while before she found out his working class. cisco. Martinez sees hope in the future his neck, nerve damage in his real first name because she "When you don't have a job and "In November 19841 opened up generations though, but believes right foot and swelling of the also knew him as Budda. there's no hope, you want to belong a can of worms and exposed do- people need to start reaching spine, but said he hopes to be A viewing was held for Ter- to something and feel accepted," mestic terrorism," he said. "They out."If we all fight for tolerance we returning to school next week. amoto on Sunday in Beaver he said. were plotting in 1985 to bomb and can make this world a better Grill said he's just happy to Falls, followed by a funeral Martinez attended a KKK meet- destroy nuclear power plants. place," he said. "We need to send be alive. service on Monday. His ing in Philadelphia and said for They had four people in the mili- the message that hate won't be tol- "I wish I could have had half mother said he will be buried the first time he felt accepted. tary stealing rocket launchers so erated." of his injuries so we'd (he and in Hawaii next week. From thefamily of : Jeremy "Budda11 Teramoto We would like to thank all of the Slippery Rock faculty, classmates, friends and the local community. Thank you very muchfor bein g part of our son's life and for keeping us in your prayers. We truly appreciate the kindness shown by all of you in our time of sadness. It gave us great comfort knowing that our son had such good friends and was loved by all. A special note to Shaun Grill: Please know our prayers are with you for a quick recovery Thank youfor all your compassion. 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O G Y l.H«M.462.C M www .mtd.orjii 1 THE ROCKET Opinion A-ft • I ricliiv, November 12, 2004 HO ID lT!V>« docket • Volume 87, Number 10 220 Eisenberg Classroom Building Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 Phone: (724)738-4438 Fax: (724) 738-4896 E-mail: [email protected] Editorial Board Kimberly Dishler Edttor-in-Chiel Sheryl McGlory News Editor Oreg Reedy Sports Editor Krystle Pellegrino ble/A&E Editor Margaret Hasson Photography Editor Julie Dye Copy Editor Jenn Hare Copy Editor Brandon Himes Web Editor Marlcia Mills Advertising Manager Courtney Stiles Advertising Manager Frank Skrip Asst. News Editor Mike Mallory Asst. Sports Editor Colin McGuire Asst. Lik/A&E Editor Nathan Collins Asst. Photography Editor Inauguration not appreciated because of timing Mark Zeltner Adviser Last Friday, Slippery Rock University school. But by Nov. 2, it was old news. to choose to skip class. About Us celebrated the inauguration of its 15 th We at The Rocket feel the timing of the Another factor that may have driven The Rocket is published by the students president in a ceremony dedicated to the inauguration could have been better students away from the inauguration was of Slippery Rock University every Friday during the academic semester with the new university leader Robert M. Smith. planned if the event was held earlier in the the fact that the University Union parking exception of holidays, exam periods and That's right, SRU has a new president. year or at a later time in the day. lot was closed in order to open it to oth- vacations. Total weekly circulation is 6,000. No It may not feel that way because Smith has Obviously, it takes a lot of planning by ers attending the event. Parking is always material appearing in The Rocket may be been with SRU as provost, vice president many hard working individuals to pull off a heated issue with students, so a sure way reprinted without the written consent of the to further anger students into not attend- Editor-in-Chief. of academic affairs and as interim presi- an event like an inauguration. However, The first copy of The Rocket is provided dent for more than a year during the pres- it seems there should have been sufficient ing is to close a main parking lot, forcing free of charge. Additional copies may be idential search. time to hold the ceremony in September. students to have to walk farther. purchased for 50 cents each. The Rocket receives approximately 5 Smith was appointed president shortly The timing of the inauguration wasn't If the inauguration had been held at a percent of its funding from the SGA Gen- after the spring 2004 term ended, and only bad in that it was well into the school different time, and had taken place at'3 eral Service fee paid each semester by stu- dents. All other income is provided through nearly six months later, he was officially year. If students and SRU faculty and p.m. or later, fewer students would have the sale of advertising. inaugurated. What took so long? staff were expected to attend, or if they de- needed parking and fewer students and Advertising inquiries may be made at By waiting until halfway through his sired to go, it may not have been possible faculty have class. (724) 738-2643. first semester as president, some of the ex- because it was at 1:30 p.m. on a Friday The inauguration of a university presi- Corrections citement was taken out of the actual cer- when classes are in session. This was dent is something that should be cele- If we make a substantial error, we want emony. The SRU community might have supposedly a campus-wide event, but brated as it does not happen every day. But to correct it. If you believe an error has been made, call The Rocket newsroom at better appreciated the inauguration had it many people may not have had the op- the timing may have prevented the SRU (724) 738-4438. If a correction is war- been held closer to the beginning of portunity to attend. Students may have had community from fully doing so. ranted it will be printed here. Subscriptions Subscriptions to The Rocket are avail- able. Subscriptions are $20 per academic semester and $35 for the full academic year. 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It was like, no one even knew Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pa. mony is pretty im- dent more recog- 'Oh Slippery Rock we had an SRU 16057 Or send it via e-mail to: rocket.let- has a president? [email protected]. portant." nizable as the president." leader of SRU." That's cool..." I Page A-7 • The Rocket • Friday, November 12, 2004 Opinion Letters to the Moral values EDITOR top concern in this great country. Some munir the popular television show many women wearing on the Gay marriage ipalities have already recog "Saved by the Bell, whirh began streets of Slippery Rock. Hal- election poll nized same sex unions in defi- rotation in 1986 on the Disney loween is a time to let go of the ance of the law. The majority of Channel under the name Good everyday stresses of life and be would trivialize states clearly oppose same-sex Morning, Miss Bliss and come something you either love unions (reference failed refer- changed it's name to Saved by or fear. You wrote that you at- sanctity of vows endums in recent elections). the Bell" in 1989. This event was tended the party, but did you The majority of voters unequiv- a huge success and the multi- miss some of the men's outfits9 To the Editor: ocally reject it! Please tell me purpose room was almost at its A few men I know dressed in you believe we still live in a re maximum capacity. A majority of bikini's, did you find that offen- Politcal I would like to respond to the public guided by the majority the audience stayed after the sive or entertaining? Maybe you two-third page opinion pub- rule. performance to talk to and take aren't fit to wear such provoca- lished in The Rocket (Friday, Oct. If you have the courage to pictures with Mr. Belding and tive clothing and you bring down Forum 22). As a returning student to the print this in its entirety or at all. he signed autographs for up to your peers that attended to make SRU campus this fall term, I'm I'm sure that in an attempt to be two hours. This speaker was you feel better about yourself. not exactly sure of the quantita- politically correct, or inclusive, brought to Slippery Rock Uni You wrote about the roles our atusek tive figures "we" in the we at The or in order to deny the existence versity to further promote the Rocket" represents in the Our society has placed on women. of absolute truth, you will posi- '80s homecoming theme. Why not stand up for your own I know the election has been over for two View: Homosexual's rights to tion this response as "hate There was also a reference in weeks now. I also know that all of you are marriage deserve respect" opin- sex and give them a shout out? speech." I believe it's what the his article about the choice of Did you forget how hard women sick of politics by now. Sorry, but I have one ion. I'm interested in how you U.S. Constitution provides for as the band that was booked to fol- last rant left in me. (the writer or publisher of the have worked to gain the free- the right to free speech. low the pep rally on Friday. doms to express themselves in The election was close, as almost every opinion) arrived at this unified If you (The Rocket) truly care Going along with the Rock the analyst predicted. The turnout was ex- mindset. Do you really speak for any manor they choose without for homosexuals, you would 80s theme, UPB presented the having to be persecuted or dis- tremely high, as every analyst predicted. every individual that con- point out the destructive conse- 80s Tribute Band. Son of Glam. But the turnouts did not favor the democ- tributes to the publication? Did criminated upon? Maybe you are quences of their behavior, in- Along with the entertainment not really a woman. rats, as everyone had predicted. you systematically poll these in- cluding (but not limited to) the provided by the band, ARHS The high voter turnout favored President dividuals to accurately reach devastating effect on health and provided free refreshments for These women put a great deal George W. Bush. The reason for that is be- your conclusion that everyone longevity. Doctors don't talk the audience and UPB offered of time and effort into their cos- cause an astounding 21 percent of voters at The Rocket is in favor of same- about the health effect of this free airbrushed T-shirts, a free tumes, obviously you didn't. I noted that their major concern in this elec- sex marriage? Or was this an in- lifestyle for fear of being sued, 80s makeover station, and the wasn't trying to throw a Christ- tion was "moral values." ference based on conversations politicians fear taking a stand to '80s costume contest during a ian rock revival or a retreat to That percentage was higher than those with your immediate co-work- protect their own interests, and break at the concert. There were find the meaning of life, it was a people who were most worried about ter- ers? You purport to be an au- the public at large is either too between 250-300 people watch- costume party and the next time rorism or the war in Iraq. thority on this subject, suggest- complacent to voice their opin- ing Son of Glam perform that I have a party I'll make sure Yep. Not terrorism. Not the war in Iraq. ing clout by association with The ion of the lifestyle or they don't night, despite the chilly temper- prudes, like yourself, do not Moral values were the top concern of the Rocket, but you didn't even iden- understand the underlying im- atures. They played great hit enter the premises. I'll make American people (mostly in the red states). tify yourself (selves) in the opin- plications of legitimizing homo- songs from the '80s for two hours sure everyone wears Catholic After seeing this on CNN, I just stared ion. That said, I would like to sexual behavior. and it appeared that everyone in school uniforms and carries blankly at the television a moment and comment on your arguments (or attendance had a great time. Bibles for your Utopian view of thought. Moral values? Excuse me? lack thereof) in support of same- life. sex marriage. Joseph A. Campbell I hope that this letter offered A thought then occurred to me. Aren't we Post-Bac. some insight about Homecom- On to my next beef, Mr. Colin trying to thwart the spread of hatred around Marriage is a fundamental in- Accounting ing and all of the work and col- McGuire. Your writing skills are the world? Aren't we striving to promote stitution not to be entered into laborations that go on to make it actually pretty good, but you lack democracy, freedom and civil rights? lightly, as if forms the foundation a success each year for the SRU one big thing, a brain. You may And what most Americans were con- of family, which is vital to pro- campus community. We would have been homecoming king in cerned about were moral values such as gay tecting children (society's most Homecoming also like to personally extend an high school, but this is college rights? vulnerable citizens) and pre- open invitation to the SRU com- and the college you attend. Prohibiting homosexuals the right to serving society as a whole. Nat- success despite munity to get involved with the There are many other highly re- marry or to be recognized does not promote ural law clearly discounts ho- planning and festivities for garded schools for journalism, if freedom or civil rights. mosexual unions, as these Homecoming 2005. this one sucks so badly, why These red-staters were also concerned, I unions do not result in any prog- writer's view don't you transfer there? I'm suppose, about embryonic stem cells being eny. History records societies (ie: To the Editor: Emily Bopp, VP of Major Events, sick and tired of your ranting "killed" even though those stem cells would "classical" Greek culture) that UPB and raving each week, tearing never be used to create a human being. embraced homosexuality as the Colin McGuire's "Sunny Ob- Nicole Barraclough, VP of Uni- down fraternities, our home- Those stem cells have the opportunity to norm and they ceased to exist servation" article regarding versity Events, UPB coming, the season of fall, the save millions of lives. It seems ironic that within a few generations. Ho- Homecoming 2004 provided us Kami Yurisinec, VP of Student list goes on and on. so many Americans were concerned about mosexual unions undermine the Affairs, SGA; and the destruction of potential life instead of institution of marriage by ignor- the perfect opportunity to share Did you happen to think about with Slippery Rock University The University Homecoming the many people who are not for- saving actual lives. ing the value of the premise of Committee I guess that the other moral value that 21 both a man and a woman to in- the facts of how much time, en- tunate enough to attend such a ergy and collaboration go into great university? Maybe you are percent of the American people were wor- fluence the development of the planning Homecoming and the ried about was abortion. child. The absence of one of the more privileged than most peo- On this topic, let me make it short and events that surround it each year ple and don't have to work your genders deprives the child of at SRU. sweet. To quote a bumper sticker, if you are that gender's specific relation- way through a four-year univer- against abortion, then don't have one. Don't Homecoming is a tradition. Student defends sity. I don't know Colin, but I'd ship. Indeed, this is why single- Not only does it bring back the tell other people what to do. parent homes are considered to rather be here than the Commu- It is unbelievably selfish to me that these alumni, it also unites our cam- costumes worn nity College of Butler County. be detrimental to a child's de- pus. It gives the students, staff, anti-gay, anti-abortion, anti-stem cells peo- velopment. I've noticed that many of the is- ple think they have the right to tell every- faculty, community and alumni a sues you write about have noth- You speak of homosexual be- chance to get involved in the pro- during party one what to do. Excuse me, but who the hell ing of relevance, other than are you to say what other people can do? havior as a "right." This behavior gramming and planning aspects being a former "high school is no more a right than incestu- of the week. The overall plan- Who do these people think they are? homecoming king," which makes To those people, I ask these questions: ous or pedophilic behavior. It's ning process begins in To the Editor: you such an expert. Did you at- simply behavior that is in direct March/April with the Homecom- What if you were born gay? conflict with Gods law and nat- tend, "Pessimistic Area High What if you or someone you know was ing theme selection meeting. Recently I have read a few School" or was it the "I wasn't ural law. You, as well as others, The theme selection meeting is opinionated articles in The raped and wanted an abortion? rationalize this behavior on the open to all university students, Rocket that really turned me off. popular in high school so I'll get What if you had a disease that will one fictitious assumption that the staff, faculty and alumni. This I've kept my mouth closed until back at everyone in college that day be curable by use of stem cells? need for inclusion makes it right. past year we had about twenty I recently stumbled upon an ar- didn't accept me in the past Yeah, I'd bet that you have a different In your attempt to normalize ho- people show up to narrow down ticle about revealing clothing high." Your views are narrow- opinion on these subjects if they happened mosexual behavior you want to a list of about 30 potential being worn at a Halloween party minded and you don't look at the to you. legitimize it through the union of themes and the "Rock the '80s at Club Wave on Oct. 21. Well, ap- big picture. I'm sorry, but to me gay people just aren't holy matrimony. But what you theme was selected as the win- parently you must have missed I will admit I do love reading a top concern over the capture of Osama bin claim to be a right would deny ner. After the theme is selected, the memo that the party was a your article each week because Laden and Al-Qaeda. the holiness of matrimony by de- the event planning begins. The "costume party," hosted by my- it gets me fired up. There have I don't rate stem cells above the war in filing its very nature as defined Student Government Associa- self and John White. A lot of time been "few" - and I stress "few" - Iraq. by God. tion (SGA), University Program and effort went into the party, points that I feel you have been I don't rate abortion rights above poten- The acceptance of state recog- Board (UPB), Black Action Soci- which I've heard from men and dead on with. But for the most tial nuclear (or should I say nucular) threats nized homosexual unions would ety (BAS), Student Union for Mi- women on campus as being one part I still hate you and I'm sure such as Iran and North Korea. trivialize marriage, undermine nority Affairs (SUMA) and SRU of the best parties they had ever you will be hearing from me I guess I'm just one of those liberal blue- its foundational value for family Alumni Association all partici- been to. again. Oh and before I forget, staters. and lead to its destruction and pate in planning events during Your opinion is that - your you aren't invited to my next To all of the Republicans who like to rub consequently, the very fabric of Homecoming week. opinion - though you seem to party either. in their triumph, I know we lost the elec- society. The hands of those who Colin McGuire made refer- have forgotten a huge aspect of tion, but thanks for reminding me. Forty support the Family Marriage ence to the Mr. Belding lecture the Halloween season, costumes. Michael Biskup seven times is enough. Amendment have been forced in his article. UPB sponsored These were costumes, not the Senior But at least the majority of the citizens in by "legislative judges" across this lecture that was based on normal attire you would see Communications Pennsylvania got it right. The Forum Last week's poll question... This week's question Are you looking forward to scheduling classes for the 2005 spring semes- Where do you plan on spending Thanksgiving break? ter? Yes, I can't wait to have new classes. At home with my family. 26% • m •*• No, because I won't get classes I need. V SRU because 1 live too far to go home. 16% Whatever, one more semester down. Anywhere but here. 30% I'm not taking classes next semester. 1 don't celebrate Thanksgiving. Result!> were taken from voles submitted on theonlineiyckel.cuni. tGo lo ymai:theonlinen«,kt>i.com to cast your vote in this week's poll. Page A-8 • Friday, November 12, 2004 UPB Presents Battle of the Bands November 18th at 7pm in the MPR The six local bands A Voice Like Rhetoric, Words to Live By, The Quick, Unspoken, Scorchin Hot and The Lazy Phoenix will be competing for cash prizes! ^ Ticket Prices SRU Students with SRU ID $2 Non-SRU Students $3 Any Questins call Emily at x4833 fcoming Soon... * The UPB Coffeehouse Featuring Chinua Hawk, 2 Skinny Dorks and Reed Kendall on Saturday, November 20th at 7pm in Rocky's. Congratulations to the 2004 Homecoming King & Queen Preston Gibbs A Kristen Cannon and to the members of the 2004 Homecoming Court Dan Hooven A Sheena Strnisha, Ryan Podlucky A Julie Hepner and Amber Johnson and Lenny Zucco. Congratulations to the Homecoming W'mmrsl Paint the Town- Phi Sigma Pi Star Search Dance Category- Alycia McCullough Star Search Vocal Category- Terrell Milliner Parade Walking Group- Phi Sigma Pi Parade Cars- SRU Campus Girl Scouts Floats- University Program Board/ Student Govern Association Community Pride Award- Slippery Rock Heritage Days- Prince & Princess Thank you to everyone who participated in the SRU Homecoming 2004 Rock the 80's! Sponsored by: UPB Funded by your general service activity fee, administered by Student Government Association, University Program Board _t -v , „ SPECIAL SECTION: THE ROCKET Section B SRU winter sports are A&E/4 heating up Comics/6 -PageC-1 Sports Life/8 J^ November 12,2004 SRU women SPORTS HEARTBREAK runners third at Regionals CROSS COUNTRY Last week in C. Country: Louisville beats TCU Women's Finish: 3RD LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KRT) While his Men's Finish: 11TH team quietly filed into a nearby bus, TCU coach Gary Patterson stood out- Best Finishers: side the locker room Wednesday night Overall finish in () with his eyes still blazing from a postgame speech. Holly Whoolery: 22:04 (12th) Patterson unleashed his unhappi- Justin Gavazzi: 33:47 (30th) ness after a performance that he deemed "embarrassing." He ex- By Daniel Inzinga pressed disappointment in his coach- Rocket Staff Writer ing staff and players. He said the The men's and women's cross Horned Frogs didn't belong playing country teams wrapped up the on national television. season on Saturday at the NCAA The fourth-year coach sounded like Regional Championships with a man who has grown tired of watch- the women finishing in third ing an emotionless team that has men- place. tal lapses, and he was prepared to The Rock finished with 135 tell anyone who was listening. points and third overall out of 25 "I had men that used to wear the teams. Jessie Nemergut of Edin- purple and white," Patterson said. boro won the race and Mindy "It's time to grow up." Sawtelle of IUP was second. In one of their most important games of the season, the Horned "It wasn't our best race, but by NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET no means was it a bad race," Frogs came out flat and suffered a 55- Martina Hall becomes emotional as IUP celebrates a 1-0 win In the PSAC semifinal. The Rock was not selected for the regional playoffs. coach John Papa said. "We've 28 loss to No. 12 Louisville at Papa run better, but this was still a John's Cardinal Stadium. pretty good race." Holly Whoolery again was the Rock's top finisher with a time of Fans ridicule Bulls Women's soccer shut out of playoffs 22:04 on the 6,000 meter course. She finished 12th overall earn- CHICAGO (KRT) - Tyson Chandler ing herself all-conference sta- and Eddy Curry are the only players By Adam Brewer lar season when it captured its 13th win of the tus. Whoolery was followed by Chicago Bulls general manager John season against East Stroudsburg by a 4-1 mar- Jessica Price, Kim Kalika, Jes- Paxson has kept from Jerry Krause's Rocket Staff Writer sica Gostkowski and Katie Bork. regime, and how long his patience gin on Oct. 30. However, the semi-final loss to holds out on both is a dominant story This week was less than stellar for the Slip- IUP last Friday really crushed the Rock's post- The men's team didn't fare as line to this season. pery Rock women's soccer team as it lost to IUP season hopes. well as the women's, finishing in PSAC semi-final action last Friday, and on The 1-0 shutout loss in the PSAC semi-final 11th out of 26 teams. A restless United i Monday the Rock was denied a berth in the 32- game was a heartbreaking loss as the Rock "Even though we were missing Center crowd of 17,595 team field for the NCAA Division II playoffs. clearly dominated the game on both sides of the some guys, we still would've made clear how thin The Rock's bid for a second straight NCAA ball, but they couldn't seem to put a goal in the liked to have done better," Papa its patience is, booing playoff berth will not happen despite having a back of the net. The Rock outshot IUP by a 17-6 said. "We just didn't run that both players several 13-3-2 overall record and a 11-3-2 mark against margin in the game. Seniors Sarah Arsenault well." times in Tuesday teams in the region. and Emma Wright each had four shots in the The men's race was high- night's 94-74 loss to f The NCAA women's soccer committee ex- game. Freshman goalie Karrine Riggins had lighted by junior Justin Gavazzi Phoenix. plained the team's strength two saves in net for the Rock. who finished 30th out of an over- "C'mon," one particularly boister- of schedule as the determin- IUP got the game's only goal all field of 185 runners. ous fan yelled. "Play some help de- WOMEN'S SOCCER fense!" ing criteria for picking West in the 26th minute mark when "This capped off a good season Chester (11-7-2 overall, 10-7- 2004 Record: Emily Thomas scored unas- for him," Papa said. "He should That's merely one problem area for 2 in region) over the Rock for sisted. be proud of this." a Bulls team that missed its first 17 PSAC: B-1 -1 Freshman Casey Dinger three-point shots, continued its the fourth and final berth The weather for the game awarded to Northeast Re- OVERALL: 1 3-3-2 was bitter and cold, and the at- turned in a good performance to turnover parade and shot as effec- end a solid first season. He fin- tively as a drunken Pop-A-Shot player. gional teams. mosphere around James W. The top four teams in the 11/5 vs. IUP (PSAC Semifinal) 0-1 Egli Field was the same after ished 48th overall and has been A trade of Chandler or, far more Northeast Region are Long the loss. one of the few bright spots for likely, Curry seems more and more in- Island University-Southamp- "We played extremely hard the Rock this season. Brian evitable with each desultory Bulls' ton College (17-1-2 overall, Stat Leaders: and we clearly dominated that Damaska, who made a remark- performance. 14-1-2 region), Adelphi (17-3, Sarah Arsenault: 21 Goals, 3 Assists game, but we just couldn't find able comeback from appendici- 14-2), IUP (19-3, 13-3) and Emma Wright: 7 Goals, 7 Assists the back of the net," Herlihy tis, finished third for the Rock West Chester (11-7-2,10-7-2). said. "That game could have just ahead of Greg Byrnes, who Walsh to lead AD search The Rock played Southampton to a 2-2 tie on gone on for another hour, and we might have was out with a hamstring injury Sept. 12 on Bob DiSpirito Field at N. Kerr still not scored a goal. That is just the type of in the previous two races. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRT) - Bill Walsh, Thompson Stadium. SRU was 1-2 in head-to- games you might have in soccer sometimes." Freshman Justin Busco finished the only San Jose State graduate in head competition against Indiana and did not IUP, after not being ranked in the top seven fifth for the Rock. the pro football Hall of Fame, has meet either Adelphi or West Chester this fall. in the region a week ago, solidified its NCAA "It was tough not having all of agreed to lead the search for a new Before the PSAC playoff loss to IUP on Friday, playoffs hopes by winning three straight games our guys, especially when the athletic director, the school an- the Rock was ranked 10th nationally and second PSAC playoffs games and capturing the PSAC guys that we do have are injured, nounced Wednesday. in the region by the National Soccer Coaches playoff championship. too," Papa said. "Damaska was Walsh will serve as chairperson of Association of America (NSCAA) national and The Rock ended the season as the PSAC reg- out for most of the season and an eight-person search committee region polls. ular season champions for the second consecu- Byrnes is just getting over his leg that includes former SJS and Stanford "We had a rigorous schedule this year and it's tive season. problem. That said, we still Coach John Ralston, a member of the just a bitter disappointment for us not to be in The game on Friday was also the last game for could've done better. This was college football Hall of Fame. In a the 32-team field even though we are ranked four Rock seniors. One of the seniors is All- our first 8,000-meter race, and it statement released by the university, 10th in the NSCAA polls," coach Noreen Her- American forward and SRU all-time leading was all on grass. They struggled interim president Don Kassing said lihy said. scorer Arsenault. Arsenault finished her su- out there with it and they were the group would meet next week to really hurting." discuss the opening created by the The Rock thought it had a NCAA playoff berth impending retirement of Chuck Bell. more than secured on the last day of the regu- LJ Please see HEART on B-2 Bell announced last week that he is leaving, effective Dec. 1, after 6 years on the job. Colts deliver vs Vikings Football finishes season with split in final two INDIANAPOLIS(KRT) - Playing more touchdowns as Kniess By Greg Reedy VS CLARION VS SHIPPENSBURG their first game in seven seasons with- Rocket Sports Editor scored from nine yards out to out Randy Moss, even in a limited give the Rock a 24-14 lead. role, the Minnesota The final game ended on a Kniess capped off the scoring Vikings were hoping for a high note for the Rock foot- with a one-yard touchdown fast start Monday night. ball team this time. Unfortu- run to put SRU up 31-14. The Too bad they waited nately, for SRU, it led to a 4-7 final touchdown was set up by until the second half to do record for the second consec- a punt return from Kniess all 1 4 1 7 it. utive season. the way down to the Clarion With Moss sitting out the ' SRU won its final game of eight-yard line. first game of his NFL career with a the 2004 season handily de- "I like that other people partial tear of his right hamstring, the feating the Clarion Golden Ea- have to come full-speed at me Vikings spotted the Indianapolis Colts gles, 31-14 after losing at Ship- to get me and that one little an early 14-0 lead at the RCA Dome, pensburg the week before. move can make a guy miss," and a spirited second-half comeback Against Clarion, Josh Kniess Kniess said. wasn't enough to prevent a 31-28 loss. had a big day going for 111 Mihalik said the punt return 3 1 35 yards and three touchdowns. was big for the team. On the season, Kniess had 14 "He electrified the team Clar: Lovelace: 75 yds, 12 car SRU: Kniess: 10 car, 120 yds Ohio State defends itself touchdowns overall and three with his punt return," Mihalik on punt returns for a total of said. "He has that knack for (3-8) Dando: 8-16, 84 yds (3-7) Manful!: 3 car, 43 yds AKRON, Ohio (KRT) - Ohio State 17. making the first guy miss." athletic administrators have con His first touchdown against Hut it was the special teams SRU: Kniess: 111 yds, 3 TD Ship: Crump: 134 yds, 2 TD tacted the NCAA regarding the re- Clarion came with 33 seconds that got the Hock ahead, 7-0 in (4-7) Richardson:4 rec,106 yds (9-1) Ferguson: 2 rec,74 yds cent allegations made by former remaining in the first half put the first quarter when Jesse Clarion tied the game wit l Glenn Lovelace ran it in from Buckeyes tailback Maurice Clarett the Rock up for good, 17 14. Kelley blocked a punt, 5:50 to go in the first quarter 16 yards out to put Clarion against its football program. "That (touchdown) was scooped it up and dove in the when quarterback Brandon ahead 14-10 with 1:43 to go be But OSU administrator Heather huge," coach George Mihalik end lone to punctuate an Dando ran a quarterback fore halftime. Lyke said Wednesday the lack of"fee said. "That gave us the mo eight yard touchdown return. keeper through the middle 38 A. J. Ruperto started the tual information," might make a trip mentum and confidence going "1 just was supposed to rush yards for the touchdown. game for the Rock before Nate to Columbus unnecessary for NCAA in the second half." the punter and I sidestepped After a Ryan Daniel field Crookshank came in during offlciall. With 4:45 to go in the third the fullback," Kellej said goal gave the Rock a 10-7 lead, quarter the Rock running "This was the first touchdown ( Golden Eagle running back U Please see FINISH on B-3 ganu' broke it open with two 1 ever scored." Page B-2 • The Rocket • Friday, November 12, 2004 Sports Men's soccer shows huge improvement in '04 Heart By Sean Segers West Chester in its last game, the of the Week honors scored two goals and did not record Pocket Staff W Rock would have found itself in post Goaltender Pat Passewitz was a an assist as a freshman and the Rock LJ Continued from PA8I B-1 season play for the first time since wall in front of the net all year for thr went 2-16-2. This year. Riggle put The SRU soccer season is over, and 1985 Rock. Starting and playing every nine goals into the net and recorded perb SRU career with 70 the Rock improved by nine games in it felt awesome to actually win game and every minute all year. six assists as the Rock finished 11-5- goals and 21 assists. 2004. some games." center midfielder and Passewitz recorded three shutouts 2 "Sarah is a huge factor After going 2 16 2 overall last year, captain Dave Keller said. "Even and won his first five collegiate "Justin was definitely the most im- for the program's success and 6 12 in 2002. coach Matt Thomp though we didn't make the playoffs, games proved player this year." Thompson sons squad entered the 2004 season the season still ended on a high note Keller has been recognized by said. "Once he had a couple of goals. the past four years be just trying to finish with a .500 record. when we beat East Stroudsburg We players and coaches alike as the he really started enjoying it." cause of her ability to be a The playoffs were a long shot at pre were very consistent all year, there's MVP of this team. He's been with the The losing streaks came crashing top goal scorer in the coun season, but the team was optimistic no one that is spectacular, but there's team since 2002 and has suffered down all year. In the fifth game they try and the way she puts about its chances. also no one that is weak. We had a lot through two losing seasons. Keller shut out a District of Columbia team her team before herself." "We came into preseason with high of strength in the back, and good scored five goals this year and that dominated them 10-0 the year Herlihy said. hopes." Thompson said. "Most of the depth on the recorded two as before. The next game came four The other three seniors fiew players had winning attitudes. bench, but the key MEN'S SOCCER sists. both collegiate days later when they managed a tie We started seven freshmen this year, to success this career highs for the against then Uth ranked Mercyhurst. are second leading scorer and they showed great team chem- year was our con- 2004 Season: junior. a team that had beaten the Rock Emma Wright, injured de istry, playing very well together all sistency. This is a PSAC: 4-3-O "Keller was a rock every time before. Lock Haven was fender Christy Czapor and year." whole new team in center midfield next on the schedule, and the Rock clutch performing mid The team turned it around this from last year. The OVERALL: 1 1 -5-2 all year," Thompson came through again, beating the Bald fielder Jessica Markowski. year, finishing 11-5-2 overall and 4-3- freshmen really said. "He's just an Eagles for the first time in ten years. Herlihy expressed that 1 in the PSAC. The Rock won its first stepped up. Stat Leaders: all-around good The Rock then came into the last the team in the offseason five games and remained undefeated They're real seri- Ed Mocarsky: 9 Goals, 5 Assists player." game of the season in a must win sit- must recruit some scorers through its first seven games, in- ous about playing, Justin Rigglc: 8 Goals, 6 Assists Sophomore for uation to keep its playoff hopes alive cluding a tie to a Mercyhurst College in fact they still ward Justin Riggle against a team from East Strouds- that can play and con- team that was ranked 11th in the na- play everyday agreed. burg who has beaten SRU every year tribute right away for the tion at the time, and a win versus a even though the season is over." "The game seemed under control since 1974. The Rock did not disap- Rock in order for them to Lock Haven University, a team it had- There were two freshmen in par- when Keller was in," Riggle said. point however, beating the Warriors be a strong team next year. n't beaten in 10 years. ticular who played significant roles "He created momentum when we with a game winner in the second "Even though we are los- After the Lock Haven win the team in the success of this year's team, needed it and stopped the other team overtime period. ing four significant play suffered a minor setback, going 1-5- one from either side of the field. For- from getting momentum." "The chemistry of the team has ers from our team, we still 1 in their next six games. Flashbacks ward Ed Mocarsky kept racking up Keller said that the credit is ap- been the biggest reason for our suc- of the previous year started coming the goals all year and finished with preciated. cess," Thompson said. "All these have a young team overall back into people's minds, but the nine to lead the team. He also tied for "It's an honor :o be recognized like players had a winning attitude and and some of our players team thwarted those quickly, win- second on the team with five assists. that," Keller sa; d. "I tried my hard- worked hard for each other all year." must step up next year so ning the last four games of the sea- Starting out his collegiate career est all year." The Rock's 11-5-2 record is the best that we can stay on the son. This streak included a victory strong, Mocarsky scored six goals in Riggle was another key to the record a Rock soccer team has had same competitive level against East Stroudsburg University, his first five games. He cooled off the Rock's turnaround this year. Looking since SRU Hall of Fame coach Jim that we have been on the a team it hadn't beaten since 1974, rest of the season, scoring three more at it on paper, one can see the direct Egli led the team to an 11-3 record in past couple of years," Her- and coming desperately close to a goals, but that first week's explosion effect of Riggle's play on the Rock's 1982. playoff spot. Had Bloomsburg beaten of scoring earned him PSAC Player win-loss record. Last year Riggle lihy said. Water polo sixth at Southern Championships ByJaredUrsta ways want to do better." to be in the top four, but on the bright side, we Rocket Staff Writer Yeamans was disappointed about the games are getting the same group of guys back next with Johns Hopkins University. year," Yeamans said. "Glenn Reepmeyer is our MEN' S WATER PDLD The Slippery Rock University men's water "We stubbed our toe against Johns Hop- top player, Ryan Holt is our go-to guy, Eric 2004 Season: polo team finished sixth at the Southern kins," Yeamans said. "We didn't stop the Olsen is the Rookie of Year and Arseni Championships in Princeton, N.J., after split- counter attack and that really hurt the team." Grokhovski and Chris Hokanson stick out in ting the four-game tournament with two wins Some of the goal scorers for the champi- my mind." OVERALL: 1 4- 1 5 and two losses. onships were Eric Olson with nine goals and The Rock defeated Penn-State Behrend 10- three assists, Ryan Holt with six goals and Yeamans said the team needs to be better 8 and also defeated George Washington Uni- seven assists and Arseni Grokhovski with five conditioned in order to get better. Stat Leaders: versity 7-6. The two losses came from Navy 10- goals and one assist. Aaron Chappie, Chris "(They need to) swim, condition and weight 2 and Johns Hopkins University 12-5 in the Hokanson, Zack Liddle and Jacob McCom- train to be better, if they want to improve," Eric Olson: 66 Goals, 16 Assists fifth place game. mons scored one goal each. Goalie Glenn Yeamans said. "The team laid it on the line Ryan Holt: 29 Goals, 46 Assists "We are the only team that held our seeding. Reepmeyer had 38 saves, four steals and two and they did their best.. The team learned a Every other team went down and that is a lit- assists for the championships. lot and there is a lot of potential down the tle victory," coach Jim Yeamans said. "You al- "We are a little disappointed, our goal was road." PURE VALUE. Scion's "Pure Price" purchase experience means No haggle. No hassle. 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The Slippery Rock volleyball team fin ited with 27 digs in the game as fellow soph Kirsch performed efficiently in the loss The Rock's final record for the 2004 sea ished the season with two tough losses omore Katie Greco had when she recorded a vol- son is 18-16 overall and 19 in the PSAC against two of the premier PSAC West nine kills and three as- VOLLEYBALL leyball equivalent of a West. teams. sisted blocks. triple-double against Clar- "Our expectations for next year have to be Last Saturday, the Rock ended the season Lokash said the loss 2004 Season: ion. Kirsch had 44 assists, high because we were competitive with with a disappointing 3 2 loss to rival IUP. would be a learning ex PSAC WEST: 1-9 12 digs and 11 kills. some tough teams this year, and with our The Rock won the first two games, 30-24 perience for her team to "Sara is a good athlete young, growing team we expect everybody to and 30-27, before losing three straight to trust in what they have OVERALL: 18-16 and she is a different type be back healthy and ready to win next year," IUP, 30 28. 30 28 and 15-8. been doing in the match of setter than we have had Lokash said. "We played well in the first two games, but and to play through that 11/2 Lost vs. Clarion 0-3 in the last couple of years," Kirsch led the Rock in assists with a stag I thought we tried too hard to win the third added pressure of upset- 11/6 Lost vs. IUP 2-3 Lokash said. "She is a gering 1,378 on the 2004 campaign. Heil match and we got away from a lot of good ting a top team in IUP. leader on our team, and man-Houser is first in kills with 382, and in things that we were doing well in the past On, Tuesday Nov. 2, the she knows her teammates digs with 558, for the Rock to end the season. matches," coach Laurie Lokash said. Rock lost to Clarion by a 3-0 (30 24,30-28,30 very well and that gives them a lot of confi- "We must recruit more physical hitters Junior Layna Heilman-Houser recorded 26) margin. The three games were decided dence in her." and more middle blockers," Lokash said. 26 kills and 34 digs in the game. Junior by a total of only 12 points. Juniors chipped into the Rock effort "We must train and get better at controlling Lindsay Weber chipped in with 34 digs, 19 "We were very capable of winning that against Clarion with Weber having 21 digs, the ball more in our end and we must attack kills, five assists and one service ace, while match if we would have minimized our mis- 10 kills and three blocks; Heilman-Houser more aggressively and consistently next Louise Schultz added 14 kills, five service takes and got back on track on the things having 10 kills and 12 digs; and Megan Smith year in order to be better and to go to that aces, three block assists, one solo block and that we do well," Lokash said. "In the sec- having three blocks in the contest. next level." two assists. Finish • Continued from PAGE B-1 Andre McLaurin scored from one four games (record: 2-2) had a lot of yard out to put the Red Raiders up energy and confidence," Mihalik the first half. Crookshank had a 7-0. In the second quarter, two Wal- said. "The second half we lost it." shoulder injury and he said be- ter Crump touchdown runs ex- Mihalik said that many aspects fore the game he would be unable tended the Shippensburg lead to of the offense were positive in to go. Crookshank finished the 21-0. In the final minute of the half, 2004. game 9 of 15 passing for 114 yards. Joel Gamble caught a three-yard "What a courageous and gutsy touchdown from Red Raider quar- "One of the positives was Ryan performance," Mihalik said. "I terback Tony Gomez to put Ship- Daniel, and Pat Oster making the don't know how he found the de- pensburg up 28-0 heading into adjustment to center," Mihalik termination throwing with a halftime. said. "Also, the performance of the sprain of a rotator cuff. He didn't At 3:01 into the second half, the offensive line, and Kniess." throw in practice this week." Rock cut the lead to 28-7 when However, Mihalik said that there Senior Brandon Richardson had Luke Wetzel caught a pass on the were things that fell short. four receptions for 106 yards for left side of the endzone from "Our punting game was disap- the Rock in his final game for SRU. Crookshank. SRU scored again pointing," Mihalik said. "Our rush- "People just don't understand eight minutes later when Corey ing game was disappointing and what they have until it's gone," Manfull caught an eight-yard pass not what we expected it to be." Richardson said. "I can't complain from Ruperto, to put SRU within about the last game." Mihalik said that the offense 14, 28-14. looks strong for next year but the Crookshank said that the offense However, the Rock comeback got going late in the first half. fell short, as Red Raider running defensive side is unproven. "It took a couple drives for us, back John Kuhn put the Red "We have a real strong offensive but we got our schemes down," Raiders up 35-17 with a one-yard nucleus, good offensive line and a Crookshank said. touchdown run with 9:57 remain- returning quarterback and run- Against Shippensburg, the Rock ing in regulation. ning back," Mihalik said. "Defen- lost 35-17. In the first half, SRU For the season, Mihalik said he sively, there will be a lot of ques- trailed 28-0 by halftime. In the first saw both good and bad. tions. Three of our four defensive MARGARET HASSON/THE ROCKET quarter, the Rock fell behind when Running back Josh Kniess powers forward against Clarion. "The team that played those first linemen are graduating." Scoreboard compiled by |SCOREBOARD Mike Mallory/The Rocket FOOTBALL BASKETBALL(M)||BASKETBALL(W)| SOCCER (W) WHAT'S ON TAP 2004 Standings 2004 Schedule 2004 Schedule 2004 Standings Western Division 11/18 Ashland 7:30 p.m. 11/16 Gannon 7:00 p.m. Western Division Team PSAC Overall 11/23 Youngstown State 7:35 p.m. 11/19 Shepherd 8:00 p.m. No Games Scheduled Shippensburg 5-1 10-1 12/04 at East Strouds. 3:00 p.m. 11/20 Findlay T.B.A. Team PSAC Overall Edinboro 5-1 8-2 12/05 at Mansfield 3:00 p.m. 11/23 Fairmont State 6:00 p.m. Slippery Rock 8-1-1 12-2-2 Indiana 5-1 7-3 12/10 Mars Hill (W. Va.) 6:00 p.m. 11/29 Wayne State 7:00 p.m. Lock Haven 8-1-1 11-6-2 California 2-4 6-4 12/11 T.B.D(W.Va) T.B.A. 12/04 at East Strouds. 1:00 p.m. Indiana 7-3-0 15-3-0 Slippery Rock 2-4 4-7 12/18 St. Francis 7:00 p.m. 12/05 atMansfield 1:00 p.m. Edinboro 3-7-0 5-9-3 Clarion 1-5 3-8 12/22 Mercyhurst 7:00 p.m. 12/09 at Pitt-Johnstown T.B.A. California 2-6-1 5-13-1 No Games Scheduled Lock Haven 1-5 3-8 12/30 Fairmont St. 6:00 p.m 12/19 Disney Classic 12:00 p.m. Clarion 0-9-1 1-15-1 12/31 at Wheeling Jesuit 4:00 p.m. 12/20 Disney Classic 12:00 p.m. 1/04 at Bloomsburg 7:30 p.m. 1/04 at Bloomsburg 5:30 p.m. Eastern Division Eastern Division Team PSAC Overall 1/08 Cheyney 3:00 p.m. 1/08 Cheyney 1:00 p.m. Team PSAC West Chester 6-0 8-3 1/09 Millersville 3:00 p.m. 1/09 Millersville 1:00 p.m. Overall West Chester 8-4-0 9-6-2 East Stroudsburg 5-1 9-1 1/12 at California Pa 8:00 p.m. 1/12 at California Pa 6:00 p.m. 1/15 West Chester 3:00 p.m. 1/15 West Chester 1:00 p.m. Kutztown 7-3-1 12-4-2 Bloomsburg 4-2 7-3 Wrestling PA Dual Tournament All Day 1/16 Kutztown 3:00 p.m. 1/16 Kutztown 1:00 p.m. Millersville 7-3-1 10-5-1 (State College, Pa) Millersville 3-3 5-5 Bloomsburg 6-4-1 7-7-2 Kutztown 2-4 4-6 1/19 at Edinboro 7:30 p.m. 1/19 at Edinboro 5:30 p.m. Shippensburg 5-5-1 9-9-1 Mansfield 1-5 1-9 1/22 Lock Haven 3:00 p.m. 1/22 Lock Haven 1:00 p.m. 1/26 Clarion 6:00 p.m. East Stroudsburg 4-7-1 8-10-1 Monday. November 1! Cheyney 0-6 1-10 8:00 p.m. 1/26 Clarion 1/29 at Shippensburg 3:00 p.m. 1/29 at Shippensburg 1:00 p.m. Mansfield 0-11-1 2-13-2 2/02 Indiana Pa 8:00 p.m. 2/02 Indiana Pa 6:00 p.m. No Games Scheduled Sat. November 6 2/07 California Pa 8:00 p.m. 2/07 California Pa 6:00 p.m. 2/09 Edinboro 8:00 p.m. 2/09 Edinboro 6:00 p.m. Last Week's Results SRU 31, Clarion 14 2/12 at Lock Haven 3 :00 p.m. 2/12 at Lock Haven 1:00 p.m. 2/16 at Clarion 3:00 p.m. 2/16 at Clarion 6:00 p.m. Puesday, November 1I 2/19 Shippensburg 3:00 p.m. 2/19 Shippensburg 1:00 p.m. Friday. November 5 Linescore 1 2 3 4 F 2/23 at Indiana 7:30 p.m. 2/23 at Indiana Pa 5:30 p.m. Clarion 7 7 0 0 14 3/01 PSAC playoffs T.B.A. 3/01 PSAC playoffs T.B.A. Women's Basketball GANNON 7:00 p.m. Slippery Rock 7 1014 0 31 3/04 PSAC playoffs T.B.A. 3/04 PSAC playoffs T.B.A. PSAC Semifinal 3/05 PSAC playoffs T.B.A. 3/05 PSAC playoffs T.B.A. Box Score Indiana 1, SRU 0 Wednesday. November 1" First Quarter SRU was denied an opportunity for NCAA Division II Rock-Kelley 8 yd. blocked punt WRESTLING SWIMMI NG No Games Scheduled return(Daniel kick), 11:07 Northeast Regional Berth. Clar-Dando 38 run(Snoke kick), Last Week's Results Phursday November 18 Second Quarter 2QQ4 Schedule Sat. November 6 C. COUNTRY Rock-Daniel 37 yd FG, 12:48 Men's Basketball at Ashland, OH 7:30 p.m. (Men) Fairmont St. 101, Rock 68 Clar-Lovelace 16 run(Snoke 11/11 St. College Tourn. 8 a.m. kick), 01:43 11/20 Dominos Open 10 a.m. (Women) 12/11 Eastern Mich. 10 a.m. Rock places 2nd with loss to Fair- Rock-Kniess 4 run(Daniel kick), 12/11 Frank, and Marsh 10 a.m. mont State, defeats California in Rock women placed third in NCAA Division II Northeast Re- 00:33 12/11 Mercyhurst 10 a.m. "triangular" tournament. 1/07 Davidson 12 p.m. gional Tournament. Third Quarter 1/07 at Duquesne 12 p.m. Upcoming Schedule 1/07 Wagner 12 p.m. 11/10Mercyhurst(W) 6 p.m. Rock-Kniess 9 run(Daniel kick), 1/09 American 1 p.m. 11/10 Mercyhurst (M) 6 p.m. STAT QF THE WEEK 04:45 1/13 Clarion 7 p.m. 12/03 IUP Invitational All Day 1/16 Wendy's Dual 10 a.m. 12/04 IUP Invitational All Day Rock men placed 11 th in NCAA Rock-Kniess 1 run(Daniel kick), 1/19 Pittsburgh 7 p.m. 12/05 IUP Invitational All Day Division II Northeast Regional Rock swimmer Jen Zuzack finished in Tournament. 01:43 1/21 at East Strouds. 7 p.m. 12/11 Westminster All Day 1/22 at Bloomsburg 9 a.m. 1/14 at Wheel Jesuit 6 p.m. first place with three pool record set- Game Stats Clarion Rock 1/22 Millersville 9 a.m. 1/15 Fairmont State 1p.m. ting times in a 97-82 decision to Cali- 1/22 Ohio 9 a.m. 1/22 Edinboro 1 p.m. fornia. In the three-team meet, SRU First Downs 14 15 1/28 PSAC Champ. 10 a.m. 1/29 Indiana Pa 1 p.m. Rushes-yds 36-186 51-201 1/29 PSAC Champ. 10 a.m. 2/05 Indiana Invit. 12 p.m. Holly Whoolery placed 12th in beat Fairmont State 82-23. Zuzack's tri Passes Att-Comp 21-9 21-10 2/03 Gannon 7 p.m. 2/16 PSAC Champ. All Day the individual competition to lead Fumble Ret. yds. 0-0 0-0 2/05 E Region Duals 10 a.m. 2/17 PSAC Champ. All Day all Rock runners. fecta came in the 400-meter medley Punt Returns-yds. 0-0 5-112/15 0 Pitt-Johnstown 7 p.m. 2/18 PSAC Champ All Day relay, the 50-meter freestyle, and the Kickoff Returns-yds. 2-42 3-58 2/17 at Buffalo 7 p.m. 2/19 PSAC Champ. All Day Interception Ret-yds. 1-6 1-0 3/05 East Regionals 7 p.m. 2/26 IUP Last Chance All Day 100-meter freestyle. Punts-avg. 6-31.7 4-31.0 3/17 NCAA Champ. All Day 3/09 NCAA Nationals All Day Justin Gavazzi placed 30th in the Fumbles Lost 5-4 3-1 3/18 NCAA Champ. All Day 3/10 NCAA Nationals All Day men's competition to lead all Rock Penalties-yds. 14-101 13-110 3/19 NCAA Champ. All Day 3/11 NCAA Nationals All Day runners Possession Time 26:43 33:17 3/20 NCAA Champ. All Day 3/12 NCAA Nationals All Day Sacks By: Num-yds. 0-0 1-10 Arts & EntertainmenTHE ROCKET t B-4 • I iid;i\. November 12. 2004 The Speaking up against death of romance Edge Author speaks to SRU students about disadvantages to "hooking up" By Kelly Horvath Rocket Staff Writer On college campuses, it is quite normal for students to meet another person, spend one Word of night with them and never see them again. The concept of this casual behavior bothers Naomi Wolf. the Week Wolf, a successful author and graduate of Yale, came to Slippery Rock last night to speak out. Her speech, entitled Hooking up: Sex, Alcohol, & the Death of Courtship, dealt Ultima - The with the current generation's apathy towards romance and sexual intimacy. last syllable Wolf started out her discourse with a joke. The joke, while too racy to print, was a comi- of a word. cal, yet accurate description of how college students approach relationships and dating. After breaking the ice, she moved on to talk about the definition of "hooking up." What many college students commonly define it as is meeting someone, having sex with him or her, and then usually never talking to that per- son again. In other words, a one-night stand. Three According to Wolf, when college students hook up, alcohol is typically involved, but not always. things you "Some institutions have commissioned studies about why people hook up and never see those partners again," Wolf said. "These studies have found that alcohol is one factor, should and that it also has something to do with the death of courtship." Wolf then went on to use examples to define know dating and courtship. "Back in the 1950's, when my mom was a girl, if a boy liked you, he would ask you out for a soda," Wolf said. - Since its From there she went on to explain that the next step would usually be a date, where you introduction in would go to dinner and see a movie. "Churches, synagogues, and health classes February of all discussed petting," Wolf said. "They gave the impression that it was okay to go this far. 1935, more than This gave young women the opportunity to ex- perience sexual activity without intercourse, 150 million and without the risk of STD's, pregnancy, and Monopoly board a broken heart." Wolf stated that in the '70s during the sex- games have ual revolution, there was casual sex, but there MARGARET HASSON/THE ROCKET was still the courtship aspect. The point she Author Naomi Wolf discusses the loss of romance and the Importance of Intimacy during her speech Thursday night at the MPR In the been sold was trying to get across was that in the past, University Union. sexual intimacy and love were progressive. worldwide. Wolf said that when alcohol is tossed in the hair, large breasts, no pores, and no brain," pressure on women, but on men as well. She mix, it can also be less exciting. Wolf blamed Wolf said. "There is a pressure on young stated that by watching pornography, men several major pressures that college students women to try and live up to this image of lose the real emotional satisfaction that they - Oberlin College face for the loss of sexual mystery: the sexual beauty." could be receiving from a relationship. education environment, the beauty myth, Thus, Wolf said women feel compelled to "For men, our culture doesn't support how in Ohio became pressures on women to compete with pornog- compete with porn stars and if they do not to be open to and emotionally involved with raphy, and time management. compete, they can not keep the attention of a a woman," Wolf said. the first U.S. Many people who went through high school man. The next pressure that affects our genera- experienced some form of sexual education. "Girls feel that everything those porn stars tion's attitude toward sex is time manage- college to award Wolf explained that most health classes teach are doing is what they should be doing to sat- ment. the logistics of sex, but not about sexuality isfy their partner, it raises the bar for what Wolf energetically related the issue that if degrees to and how to please your partner. they have to do. With some of the porn today, courtship and romance are to be revived, that women. "The clitoris isn't in the sex education cur- that doesn't leave you a lot," Wolf said. "Young it is up to us. riculum, it's a shame," Wolf joked. "Because women think that to compete with porn they "You can only change it if you decide to sexuality isn't acknowledged in school, many need to look like porn stars, be groomed like change it," Wolf said. students come to college confused about it. one, and also deliver like one." Wolf closed her speech by saying that to re- -A mosquito They are not experienced, so they cloud their The pressure to deliver like a porn star af- claim this sexual nature, we need to develop can absorb minds with alcohol to try and figure it out." fects both sexes. Wolf acknowledged that a sexual ethic. She also compelled the audi- one The next pressures Wolf talked about were mentally, pornography prevents intimacy be- ence to start a movement to revive romance the beauty myth, and the pressures to com- cause it's like there is a camera in the room- and courtship. and a half pete with pornography. - you're with your lover, but you're also ob- "So ask someone on a date, write a poem, times its own "The stereotypical picture of beauty is tall serving what's going on. send a valentine... bring back sexual inti- weight in and skinny with no stretch marks, blonde Wolf said that pornography doesn't just put macy!" Wolf said. blood. Utah's most famous band turn up Quote of pop, turn down power on latest effort the Meek The album begins with its first single, "Take lead singer Bert McCracken's powerful sound, It Away," a lovely blast back to the screaming they make what could have been written off as fun we have all grown to love them for, mixed a softer, poppier album that much more in- with a powerful backbeat that would force triguing. "The world at even John Tesh to move his tush. If you are still hung up on trying to write the Music From there, The Used venture into pop-star- album off as "soft," it is impossible to ignore large does not dom in a way that makes bands like Good Charlotte and Yellowcard blush. On the quirky, John Feldman's stellar production effort. This judge us by Notes "I Caught Fire (In Your Eyes)," the ex-is exactly where In Love and Death is set apart boyfriend of Kelly Osborne makes sure we are from all of the other screaming young lads of who we are all aware of his romantic side by crooning, today. McGuire "Every second I'm without you, I'm a mess." Feldman makes the qualities he made shine and what we Over-protective weirdo or cliched line, through on their debut album now glisten What do you do in Utah? A couple of years whichever way you look at it, it makes for a while taking the new aspects of the songs, know; it judges ago, they once held the Winter Olympics, but great pop song. along with a substantially larger budget, and us by what we that's about it. The state that has only one "All that I've got" will be the next rock video perfecting them in a way that is hard to argue. professional team in the four major sports that hits No. 1 on TRL, but somehow will not Electronics and sound effects are used bril- have." has been known for its mountainous land- force The Used to lose any credibility. On this liantly on almost every song, making the album scape, cold weather, and community of Mor- track, the fruitiest of them all, the Utah natives slightly under the over-produced radar, claim mons, but that's about it. I mean, we know it's take a flash in the pan pop-artist musical ing excellence with every tone. there, and we know it's a state, but really, arrangement, combined with lyrics that you There is no reason to worry about a sopho - Joyce who cares about Utah? would swear you heard on the latest Barry more slump on In Love and Death. Rather Brothers Well, The Used might, but then again, they Manilow collection and somehow make it than making the same album, and cashing in might not. Regardless, this is where the work. on what .seems to be popular in today's angry Warped Tour/Ozzfest veterans hail from, Orem The acclaimed "Sound Effoctf and Over- to be exact, and on their latest release In Love dramatics" make sure you don't mistake The age, The Used decided to be themselves, and and Death, they prove that productive things Used for another one hit wonder. Here, one of in turn, came away with an album that covers can indeed come from this forgotten state. the hardest, heaviest songs they have ever everything from the darkest oC all screams to They took all of the power they hit you in the written shines through the glistening pop. the catchiest of all pop. a feat that bands are face with on their 2002 debut release and With that said, it would be impossible to constantly trying to perfect each day mixed it with a bubblegum pop flavor that argue that The Used have gone completely i gueti Utah is good for something. leaves your mind telling you that you should soft. Guest screams sprinkle the album by Can do without: "I'm a Pake" hate it, while your ears insist that you can't get some of the more legendary screamers to live. Can t do without: "Take It Away," "All That enough. Though they might be hard to pick out through I've Got" Page B-5 • The Rocket • Friday, November 12, 2004 Arts & Entertainment "The Incredibles" mix superheroes and real life experiences aspects of the movie made specifically for Dude, people die in this movie. The mother Speaking of comic book and superhero kids, but most of the movie is like, well, a has to explain to her kids that the bad guys fans, let me put something to rest. There is real movie. A movie any of us would watch will not hesitate to kill them. But don't get a difference, people, between a "homage" and like. It was a good blend of adult the wrong idea, it's not traumatizing or or "send-up," and a "rip-off." I keep hear humor and child entertainment. Hey. this anything. Kids can still watch the movie, ing from people that the superpowers in Watch movie was so good, I have two paragraphs it's just Pixar growing up a bit. this movie are a "rip-off of classic super of intro before the synopsis! Wow. Including the subplots, which include heroes. First of all. there's a finite amount "The Incredibles" stars Craig T. Nelson family issues, mid-life depression and mar of super powers. If you can think it.up, This! as Bob Parr, a.k.a. Mr. Incredible. He gets ital problems. The previews say that this chances are someone already has it. [Ac married to Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), only is a side of superheroes you've never seen, tually, go ahead and think up some fresh to find out that superheroes are being and they mean it. They have problems I ike new superpowers and send them to new- Julian Seiden forced to go into hiding and work as ordi- everyone else does. They still manage to nary people (for reasons you'll find out mix in good old-fashioned Pixar humor, [email protected]. I'll put some of when you see it). Flash forward a bit... they but there's adult humor in there as well. the best ones in next week's review. Any- "Toy Story." "A Bug's Life." "Monsters now have three kids, Dash (super speed), Some lines will leave kids scratching their way, secondly, a "rip-off" is when the rip- Inc." "Finding Nemo." All Pixar movies, Violet (invisibility and force fields), and heads but parents rolling with laughter. per-offer doesn't think anyone will notice and all incredible. They haven't made a Jak Jak (urn, he's a baby), and a semi-nor- Simply put, it may be a "cartoon," but it's (a.k.a. stealing). This movie makes it too ob- bad movie yet. Each one also gets a little mal life. Mr. Incredible is stuck in a rut as a real movie. Suspense, action, humor, vious to be anything more than just a tip of more into adult issues and themes. Kids an insurance salesman who misses the old love, and superheroes - this movie appeals the hat. can still enjoy them, but parents who have days, so when an opportunity to be super to all ages. This movie is great. All-around great. I been dragged to the theater won't be dis- again pops up, he jumps at it. He gets in The first half of the movie drags just a lit- saw it twice, and all of you should see it at appointed. Heck, I know some kidless over his head with a new enemy, Syndrome tle bit. As usual, this is because they're least once, and yes, in the theater. Bring adults who own Pixar movies, and I can't (Jason Lee), and will need some help from concerned with story and character de- your kids, you'll both enjoy it, or just go say I blame them. So a lot of pressure was his family and his old pal Frozone (Samuel velopment, which some people don't care on "The Incredibles." Can they do it again L. Jackson). about. However, the last half of this movie with friends. Oh... and if this entire review with a movie that stars... (Gasp!) humans? I care about this movie, and a lot of the completely takes off and leaves you breath- isn't enough, there's also a preview for Yes. Did you ever really doubt them? audience reaction depends on surprise, so less. The last battle scene is so good, it's ac- Star Wars Episode III before the movie. "The Incredibles" was nothing short of in- that's the best synopsis you're going to get tually (and I stand by this) the best action There, that did it. You now have absolutely cred- uh, amazing. Also, it's the most adult out of me. I left a lot out. Anyways, let me sequence I've ever seen in any movie. no reason to not go and see this flick. The Pixar movie yet. This is the first time reiterate to you people that this is unlike There's tons of stuff going on highlighting next Pixar movie looks to be back to goofy they've gotten a "PG" rating, and they any other Pixar movie you've seen. Less everyone's powers equally but it flows to- normal, so go and enjoy some unique and mean it. I'd almost go as far to say that this than two minutes into the movie, there's a gether perfectly. Comic book and super- incredible storytelling while you can. Get wasn't even a kid's movie. Sure, there were shootout! You know, with guns and stuff? hero fans will absolutely love it. it? Incredible storytelling? Yeah, I'm lame. Indian culture to visit SRU through dance performance By Jason Fink were involved in the World Dance class derstanding of their chosen dance form, there is so much out there." Rocket Staff Writer taught by Jaya Mani, a Dance Department they took on the ways of the local culture. This event will be about more than guest artist who has recently presented a They dressed as those in Chennai do, and dance; it will also be about Indian culture Inquisitive people at SRU will soon have classic Indian dance piece at the Faculty chose to eat Indian food even when hos- and custom. O'Brien and Durst will pres- the chance to indulge in a classic and im- Dance Concert. Mani's World Dance class pitable locals offered the choice of eating ent video and pictures pertaining to ortant piece of Indian culture, will also be performing a piece at this more familiar dishes. Bharatanatyam, and tell of what they have gharatanatyam. event. This intimate encounter with Indian cul- Bharatanatyam is the oldest of the clas- learned about the dance form in a lecture sic dance styles in India, and is thought to Through Mani and her husband Sociol- ture made it possible for O'Brien and during the presentation. bring a sense of enlightenment to both the ogy professor Srinivasa Mani, O'Brien and Durst to bring back a portion of the expe- Prior to the event there will be a henna audience and the performers. Its name is Durst established means to attain intern- rience to SRU. This lecture and demon- hand painting demonstration and pictures the combination of the first letters of the ships in Chennai, India. There they stud- stration will be enlightening because it words Bhava (mood), Raga (music) and ied under dance guru Ravathi Ramachan- will be something different from what from O'Brien and Durst's journeys in India. Tala (rhythm). Combined with Natyam, dran, whom they spent most of their time might normally be presented at SRU. The event will be held Nov. 19 in the West which means dance, they form with, immersing themselves in studies of "It is important because there are so Gym studio at 8 p.m. Admission to the Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam and the Indian culture. many different dance forms and types," Dance in India Initiative will be $2 for stu- This experience will be presented by They had already learned Durst said. "Even throughout the United dents and $5 for the general public. All SRU dance alumna Amanda O'Brien and Bharatanatyam through Mani's class be- States there is only so much exposure to proceeds and donations will help to take current dance major Kiley Durst. They fore arriving, but in order to gain a full un- the many different styles of dance, and SRU dancers to India. Don't want to spend another boring spring break in Slippery Rock?? Now you don't have to! The international Initiatives Office sponsors a number of spring break trips abroad. Check out the list of courses offering exciting getaways for the spring 2005 semester! 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Page B 7 • The Rocket • November 12, 2004 Life Violence LJ Continued from PAGE B B relationships from starting is by educating caring about someone and trying to control for a number of years. I had always sus people about them. them. pected that this was the case, but did not most people realize how serious and how Maybe you are finding yourself in the be Often, abuse starts in a relationship with want to stick my nose in her business. Now. prevalent it is. According to the Family Vi- ginning stages of an abusive relationship. demeaning and ridiculing language. If however, I wish I had. She is so far into her olence Prevention Fund, "around the What are some signs you can look for? your partner is constantly putting you world, at least one in every three women This kind of relationship is not as easy to down and destroying your self-esteem, it is relationship that her self-esteem is almost has been beaten, coerced Into sex or oth- detect as one would think. An abusive per likely he or she will eventually become completely shattered. She recently re- erwise abused during her lifetime." son does not walk around with a sign on physically violent. vealed to me that she has actually started Additionally, many people think that in that reads. "BATTERER." In fact, they So, how can someone who is supposed to believe the terrible things he says about order for a behavior to be considered abu- look like average people and are not usu to love you. physically, emotionally and her. It is absolutely horrible to hear that a sive, it must be physically violent How ally violent in the early stages of a rela- verbally abusive to you? The training man- friend is in a situation like this. You feel ever, abuse comes in many forms. In fact, tionship. However, there are some warning ual for the crisis center I work for indi- abuse can be emotional, financial, sexual signs you can look for to see if your rela cates, "the battering syndrome is both utterly helpless. and spiritual in addition to physical. tionship is headed in that wrong direction. cause and effect of stereotyped roles and I can only hope that this article has made I have been volunteering as a hotline A partner who is likely to abuse will the unequal power relations between men you more aware of the seriousness of do- worker for a domestic violence crisis cen- often be excessively jealous about almost and women." It could be triggered by al- mestic violence. If you or someone you ter for about two years now. It is a job that everything. He or she will have extremely cohol and drugs or it could be a learned be- know is being abused by a partner, reach does not get easier as you become more jealous reactions to even the most minor havior by someone who grew up in an abu- out for help. Talk to a friend, a family experienced. I never know what kind of things in your life. These jealousies can be sive home. The fact is, there are many story is going to come out of the person on over friends, family, children and even reasons why abuse occurs, but none of member, or call a crisis center. This is a sit- the other end of the phone. It is hard to pets. An abuser will also try to control these reasons are justified as right. uation that does not usually get better with hear that someone's life is in danger and your life. He or she will call you very often I decided to write this article because I time, only worse. Just remember, you only they are asking you for help. I think, how- just to see where you are. It can be very recently learned that a friend from high live once. You don't need to spend your ever, that the best way to prevent abusive hard for a batterer to distinguish between school has been in an abusive relationship life unhappy and in fear. Holiday sweaters need be forgotten month and a half away. Well, it's because These sweaters are most often popular pass as well, but that's it. Now, maybe your I would like to give the chance to all of with moms and school teachers. I can't mom bought it for you and you feel obli- those Christmas sweater offenders to rid think of a teacher throughout my elemen- gated to wear it. OK, no this is not the their lives of these fashion disasters. tary, junior high, or even high school days same as the parent thing, and you DON'T Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that didn't sport a holiday sweater at one get a free pass for this one. You're a big boy it's wrong to be festive and fun during the time or another. I don't know. Maybe it's a Chic holiday season, but trust me; there are mom thing to do. Maybe your kids bought and your mom doesn't have to dress you much better ways. Though Christmas does it for you and you feel obligated to wear it. anymore. And if you bought it willingly, Intuitions break out other adorable fashions for the OK, you get a free pass. But please don't well then, I think you're beyond being kiddies like festive pajamas, slippers, and purposely encourage the sale of these helped with your fashion life. socks, these adult sweaters are hardly sweaters. Bottom line - leave the spreading of adorable. Big green decorated trees, colorful glit- Christmas cheer out of adult fashions. If Julie Dye What sparked my war against these ter ornaments, candy canes and reindeers you can't resist the urge to spread that hol- sweaters happened just the other day don't belong in your closet- they belong in iday cheer, at least wear the holiday gear when I was strolling through a department your yard. at a minimum. Men-try wearing a festive I love the holiday season. Festive deco- store. There it was...A black sweater, with Now, I'm sure I will get the response tie, it's a little more low-key and you're still rations, beautiful wintry landscapes, good big red candy canes all over it, and that's that it's all about spreading cheer and I'm food and of course, presents, make this sea- not the worst part. The disaster continued a big grinch. Not the case. I am simply try- getting to express you holiday cheer. son my favorite time of year. However, as it also had fur, leopard cuffs and collar. ing to save you from making one of the most Women, well I don't know, just lay off the there is one thing that should be forever Now I ask you, who on the face of this horrible fashion mistakes of the year. What sweaters a little, at least don't wear them banned from the Christmas season: holi- Earth would possibly wear this atrocious is even worse than women wearing these too often, and if you can't resist wearing day sweaters. thing? Actually, quite a few women ap- sweaters is the actuality that some men are one, go ahead. But if I ever see another Now you may be wondering why I am ad- proached the sweater with interest and I wearing them. This is simply unexplain- adult wearing Rudolph ears you'll be hear- dressing this topic with Christmas still a have no idea why. able to me. OK, you can have the parent ing from me soon. 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So it snowed earlier this week. It lasted for around two and a half minutes and I am sure that you probably didn't see it because you were too busy polluting your minds with reality TV, and before you could figure out that Joe dumped Tom, and his best friend Tina has a crush on Tom, but she doesn't know he is gay, the snow disappeared. I hate snow. I don't understand why it has to happen, nor do I really compre- hend how it actually occurs, and before I start getting letters on how that white crap does formulate from all of you big- glasses, tight jean, WWE T-shirt wearing science geeks, no I really don't care nor want to know how this poison originates in the sky. If God exists, then why did He or She create such material? This stuff can kill you if too much of it amounts. Nobody likes to drive in it, walk in it, and I don't care how adolescent you might be, play- ing in it becomes bothersome after a while. It is nothing but a nuisance, an- noying us all, praying that the four days NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET of summer will come sooner than we Yal Laleye speaks about his home country of Benin during a presentation Thursday afternoon. know could ever happen. Translated, snow was created just to make us mad and to annoy us more than that irrelevant inauguration that was held last week for our "brand new" pres- ident. Snow means November is here, which means December is coming, which in turn suggests that, well, I am cold, and since you the people already know my thoughts on fall season, we might as well have a go at winter. If there was any season that had a shot at knocking off fall as being the worst pe- International students share riod of time we had to live through, it would of course be winter. I don't care about Daddy buying you that new car for Christmas, or spending it with your happy culture with SRU community significant other in your happy little re- lationship. Nor do I care about eating turkey, making snowmen, ringing in an- other disappointing year, or seeing these pathetic little couples buy each other By Krystle Pellegrino perceptions people have about for- flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Rocket Life/A&E Editor eign countries," Laleye said. Day. Laleye said that the country he As if these cliched events weren't comes from is actually more like a enough, this time of year also forces me A typical Slippery Rock Univer- city than many people realize. to look at the most annoying pieces of sity student travels each fall to come "I had a woman ask me once how clothing I have ever had to stomach. back and continue the furthering of big elephants are up close and I had Those little brown jackets everyone his or her education. Some students to laugh because I wouldn't have any seems to have that are supposed to be in- travel only a short distance and some idea how big they are up close," Lal- sulated with some type of dead animal come from other states. But for the eye said. "She thought there were are ridiculous, and have made me international students at SRU, they just random elephants outside our chuckle for years now. must travel across the globe. house." More pathetic than those jackets is see- Leaving their home, friends and Laleye said that people think what ing people with button-up collared shirts family, students who choose to travel they see on the Discovery Channel is under a sweater you try to make look old abroad to attend school here are es- what it's like where people actually and beaten, but probably paid way too sentially leaving everything and live, which is not entirely true. much money to own brand new. These everyone they have known all their Laleye plans on attending gradu- two supposed "fashion statements" make lives to come to a place they've never ate school and then is not sure if he this time of year even harder to welcome. seen before and live and learn with will be returning to West Africa or people they've never met. staying in the United States to find a I am now starting yet another club. It International students are not job in his field. will be called the "I hate winter/dumb alone, however, in their journey to Chibuike Ejim is currently the In- brown jackets/fancy shirts under fancier the United States as they have other ternations Club president. Ejim sweaters/snow/county music club." I am students and faculty members to came to SRU in the spring of 2002 accepting no applications as of right now, help soften the blow of coming to a from Nigeria. Ejim said that the so please don't bother. new, unfamiliar place. This is the biggest adjustment for him was be- You know you missed me. purpose of the Internations Club. coming familiar with the cold The club helps students develop re- weather. Ejim agreed with Laleye lationships with other SRU students that the classroom atmosphere is and members of the community, and more laid back and relaxed. The also to help better inform SRU stu- biggest difference Ejim noticed was dents of cultures from different that at home he was in the same countries. International students at classroom all day instead of traveling SRU come from more than 50 differ- from building to building. Another ent countries around the world, each factor that worried Ejim and many with a unique culture. other international students is the Yai Laleye, better known to his possibility that they may not get friends as Ola, was born and raised along with their new roommates. in Benin, West Africa. He came to the "When many international stu- antry United States in 2001 to attend school dents think of America, they think of and earn his degree from SRU. Lal- New York City, and when they get to eye said there were many differ- Slippery Rock, it takes some getting Domestic violence ences he noticed when he came to used to," Ejim said. school, beginning with the class Ejim is a computer science major work. and an information technology minor cannot be tolerated "School is a lot easier and more and said that he wanted to come to practical here because where I grew school in the United States to earn up, we dealt much more with theory his degree from an American uni- With the war in Iraq, terrorism and the and going deep into depth in each versity. types of television shows and movies that subject," Laleye said. "Initially it was really hard coming are popular today, violence is extremely Although the daily schedules are here and being away from my family prevalent in our society. In fact, it seems basically the same, Laleye said that because we are really close," Ejim pretty hard to escape. I am constantly hear- there is more practical experience said. "But the friendships I've made ing updates on the news concerning the here than the way he was taught ma- and the opportunities I've had to war. It has become nearly impossible to terial in West Africa. meet people from all over the world NATHAN COLLINS/THE ROCKET watch TV without seeing some sort of vio- Nomintuya Baasankhuu, an International student from Mongolia This week, SRU celebrated Inter- was well worth it." models a traditional native dress during the fashion show spon- lence displayed. With all of these graphics nations Week, which is a week full of Ejim said that the long term goal sored by the Internations Club on Monday night. of violent behavior being thrown at us events that honor international stu- for the Internations Club is to inte- everyday, it is not hard to imagine that we dents and is sponsored by the Inter- grate international students with are becoming immune to it. However, there nations Club. Laleye is a former other SRU students and the commu is one type that should never be tolerated: member of the executive board of the nity. He said they are there to make domestic violence. club, but is now a regular member. international students feel more at This issue has always been a concern for "I think these events help students home and make their transition to both women and men, but 1 do not think and faculty learn a lot about other the United States a little easier. cultures and help to clarify a lot of U Please see VIOLENCE on 1-7 Clarion Cheyeny East Indiana Kutztow East Stroud Bloomsbuil East Stroud Archived phutos Winter Sports Preview 2004-200 SRU winter sports blaze into the 2004-05 season Photo illustration by Nathan Collins Page ( -2 • The Rocket • Friday, November 12, 2004 Wrestling begins DelPorto era By Mike Mallory the Pa Dual tournament held at Penn State. The Rockpt Assistant Sports Frtitor Hoc k will send eight sophomores and four freshmen to compete in the eight team tournament in Happy With a now coach and a young team, its time once Valley The Rock will face stiff competition from again for the Slippery Hock wrestling squad to hit teams such as Lehigh and Penn State, ranked sec the mats in 2004 ond and 17th in the country, respectively. With 22 true freshmen on the roster this season, as DelPorto said that he knows that his team will well as eight sophomores returning from last so;i face stiff competition to start off the season, but he son. the Rock is a clear example of a youthful squad. wouldn't have it any other way. Coach Derek DelPorto, entering his first season at "Were so young, but the beauty of it is that we're the helm, is looking to build a winning atmosphere going to jump into the toughest competition right off for his young players this season. the bat." Delporto said. "I want these guys to see "My main goal is to get all these wrestlers adjust where they need to be in order to become a top ed to the system that I'm trying to put forth here at ranked team, so it should be interesting to see what SRU," DelPorto said. "I want them to continue pro happens gressing. I never want to fall behind ' Looking ahead to the PSAC portion of the Rocks DelPorto said that one of the schedule in 2004. they will host biggest issues for his young team WRESTLING Clarion, but will travel to is the transition from high school Bloomsburg and East Stroudsburg, to the collegiate level He said 2003-04 season: two of the toughest teams the Rock that they are learning moves that will encounter this year. The PSAC they have never seen before, and Championships will be held in East they are wrestling on a more RECORD: 7-1 2 Stroudsburg at the end of January. intense level then they have in DelPorto is also looking forward their lives to this point. to the East Regional "Everyone knows how to wrestle, Key Performer: Championships in March. but the freshmen need to go out "I don't care how young we are," there and compete," DelPorto Charles Pienaar: (174 lbs). 18-13 DelPorto said. "I want nothing less said. "It's a whole different ball then to win our region because I game at this level." feel we have the most talented peo- There are several wrestlers that DelPorto feels ple in the room to win." could have strong seasons to look for in '04. Ben To this point, DelPorto said that things have gone Watson, a returning sophomore wrestling at the 125- better then expected in preparation for the season. pound level, was a representative for the Rock as a He senses renewed optimism in this year's squad. freshman at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis, "Everything's going pretty unexpectedly," Mo. in 2003. DelPorto said. "I've added three more kids to the "He wants another piece of that feeling this sea- roster recently, and I think that the excitement for son," DelPorto said. SRU wrestling is happening around campus." DelPorto said that Charlie Pienaar, a sophomore DelPorto has implemented his winning philoso- Guard Bill Johnson drives to the hoop against Glenvllle State last season. SRU went 5-7 In the PS at the 184-pound weight class, has been the standout phy onto this core of young athletes. performer in practice to this point. Other wrestlers "I'm not going to be content with mediocrity," that the team will look to for top level performanc- DelPorto said. "Every day we are going to progress." es this season include Corey Mancuso at 157 pounds, DelPorto is ready to start the season off in strong Men's basketball brings Chad Sichak at 149 pounds, and Jeremiah Frederick fashion. at the 174 pound level. Delporto said that all of "My main goal here is to make sure everybody in these wrestlers have shown several bright spots the wrestling room believes they can beat anybody By Greg Reedy "He was in the starting rota- throughout practice to this point. in the country," DelPorto said. Rocket Sports Editor tion, he was shooting the ball This weekend, SRU kicks off the 2004 campaign at well," Marhefka said. The Slippery Rock men's bas- On the official team roster, 20( ketball team comes into the there are 12 new players that 2004-2005 season looking to were not in the program last RE make its first playoff appear- season. Nathaniel McCoy and PSAC \ ance in the 21st century after Jason Bees will have to sit out falling one game out last year. the season because of transfer Ice hockey surges toward second half Last season, the Rock fin- residency rules. Marhefka said Key ished 5-7 in the PSAC West, one that freshman guard John game out of the final playoff Kearney from Beaver High G: Reepmey By Sean Segers victory. spot in the division. The top School will be a player to watch Bill Johnson Rocket Staff Writer The Rock took six days off before coming back to four teams in each division for this year. its home rink in Warrendale, Pa., where the Rock is qualify for the postseason tour- "He's got a great feel for the The Slippery Rock ice hockey team won three of 2-0 this year, to face off against Mercyhurst College. nament. SRU in the preseason game," Marhefka said. "But he's polo seasor four games these past two weeks, improving its Mercyhurst came into the game ranked 16th in the PSAC West poll was ranked sev- got to learn how to defend and team's goal record to 7-5. ACHL and looked to end the Rock's recent two enth out of seven teams in the fit in the defensive system." that his li> SRU laced up their skates in New York on game winning streak. SRU stayed with the Lakers division. California was ranked Two other players that something t Halloween weekend, and was dominant in defeat- at the end of the first period with a 1-1 tie. DiSanti as the top team in the division. Marhefka said would be of. ing the University of Rochester 10-3 on Friday, and scored the first goal for the Rock, assisted by "We look at it as a challenge," improving were guards Jamar "That's on then beating Niagara University on Saturday 8-4 in Snyder and Ward. The second period ended up coach John Marhefka said. "We Scales and Mason Glick. really strug the Dwyer Arena in Niagara much like the first, with each team can either prove them wrong or "Jamar Scales is getting bet- and the fi\ Falls. The next weekend, the MEN'S ICE HOCKEY managing just one goal to make the we can prove them right." ter every day," Marhefka said. "There's si Rock came back home and lost score 2-2 at the end of two periods. The team had heavy turnover "He's a real talent and an intel- those kids o to Mercyhurst College 6-2 on 2004-05 season to date: DiSanti and Snyder reversed roles on between last season and this ligent young man." The tean Friday. Niagara then came into the Rock's second goal with Snyder season as only three players Marhefka said that one of the help in th town for a rematch, but was dis- getting credit for a shorthanded goal from last year's team return, steady points will be with the adc posed of 7-6. RECORD: 7-5 while DiSanti settled for an assist. Bill Johnson, Glenn Reepmeyer Reepmeyer. Reepmeyer last 14 penalties didn't slow the Mercyhurst came out firing on all and Shawn Grill. Grill was in a season averaged 7.7 points per Jancic from Rock down against Rochester. cylinders in the third period, getting car accident last Thursday and game and 6.9 rebounds. So far "He will h Goals by Steve Myers and Mike Home games remaining: four shots past Jason Kortz to effec- had to be hospitalized. this season, Reepmeyer has in, he's skill Menchyk in the first period (at Bladerunners-Warrendale) tively put the Rock away 6-2, ending Marhefka did not know the only practiced for five days "He's got to gave the Rock the early lead at their winning streak. specifics of his condition. after finishing the men's water die the phys the first intermission. The next night Niagara Rochester fought back in the 11/19 Syracuse 9:40 p.m. University came into town for a second period, scoring two 11/20 John Carroll 8:00 p.m. rematch, and fought the Rock hard goals, but the Rock held them through all three periods. DiSanti off, scoring three of its own1/14/05 Buffalo 9:40 p.m. scored his 6th goal of the last four from Matt DiSanti, Derek Burda 1/28/05 Robert Morris 9:40 p.m. games, Runco tallied up two scores and Mark Runco to go up 5-2 at 2/4/05 Rochester 9:40 p.m. for the Rock, and Myers, Ward, Swimmers look for < the second break. 2/18/05 Ithaca 9:40 p.m. Zimich and John Chimiel each In the third period, the Rock scored one as the Rock edged opened the floodgates. Tim By Jared Ursta women's team alon Niagara 7-6. Rocket Staff Writer tributing. Snyder racked up three goals for a hat trick, The Rock puts its 7-5 record on the line again For the men's te DiSanti scored his second goal of the day and Chris next Friday as Syracuse University comes into The SRU men's and women's swimming teams are just Reeves added one just for good measure while Warrendale to do battle at 9:40 p.m. Wolary should be Rochester managed just one more goal against a For the Rock this season, it has new leadership underway this season, having both dominated Mercyhurst rounded team. Wat stellar performance in net by Jason Kortz. Kortz now. Tom Ward is SRU's new coach after Bob North East on Wednesday. competition. saved 48 of 51 shots on goal for the Rock as they Black, the former coach stepped down in October. The women's team came away with the victory 97-32 while "Clarion, IUP am climbed back over .500 for the fourth time this year. His assistant coach is Bill Snyder. the men won with a mark of 84-31. year," Waeger said The Rock took that momentum into Niagara This season, Ward said that the teamwork for the Coach Andrew Waeger said that getting swimmers to Waeger is lookin University the next night to face the Purple Eagles. Rock has been big. qualify for the PSAC Championships is one of the team's turning out to be o DiSanti scored two more goals to bring his week- "The whole team has been our big time player primary goals. "We already hav end total to four and Tim Ward, John Preffer, Dan this year," Ward said. "We want to get as many swimmers to qualify for confer- PSAC Conference Dugan, Ben Zimich, Myers and Runco each added Ward said that the fight for a playoff position will ence championships, nationals and have every swimmer total of six," Waegi goals of their own as the Rock handled Niagara come all the way down to the end. swim their personal best," Waeger said. strong team for the easily 8-4 in a game marred by 30 penalties. Kortz "It'll really be a dogfight for the last couple of Jen Zuzack, Megan Jo Ramage, Rachel Stultz, Rachelle Waeger said he stopped 86 percent of Niagara's shots on goal in the playoff spots at the end of the year," Ward said. Stice and Cassie Howard are the ones to watch on the team and believes Women's hoops aims for playoffs with By Adam Brewer West squad. Last year, Green was ranked sixth in the WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Rocket Staff Writer PSAC in scoring with 15.8 points per game and 11th in rebounding with 7.7 rebounds per game. 2003-04 season: PSA< The Slippery Rock women's basketball team will return Frankovich was ranked fifth in field goal percentage 11 players and all five starters from last year's team as it and 14th in rebounding in the PSAC last year. Frankovich RECORD: 13-14 (2003 aims for its first PSAC playoff action since three years had a field goal percentage of .592 and averaged 7.1 PSAC WEST: 5-7 * - Divi ago. rebounds per game for the Rock last year. 1. California* Last year, the team finished one game shy of a PSAC The other senior for the Rock is key bench player and playoff berth with a 13-14 overall record and a 5-7 record strong rebounder Sarah Cybulski. Key Performers: 2. Shippensburg in the PSAC West. The thirteen wins represented a four- it's a goal for our team and the seniors to make it to the 3. Idinboro game improvement in wins from the previous season. PSAC playoffs and the countdown for our seniors is offi- 4 Clarion "With most of the team back it is a good feeling to have, cially on," Heilman said. "They know that they contribute StaceyGreen: 15.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg but the team still needs to improve in some areas of the more in each game and the sense of urgency is very high Kristen Bonner:! 1.9 ppg, 81% FT 5- Slippery Rock game before the season and throughout the season," to play well and hopefully make the PSAC playoffs." 6. IUP coach Laurel Heilman said. Rounding out the Rock's starting attack are juniors 7. Lock Haven This will be Heilman's fifth year as Rock head coach Kristen Bonner, Amber McFeely and Jess Caso. and her record in the previous four years has been 54-53. Booner was ranked third in the PSAC in three-point Heilman said. The Rock wii In her 12-year career as a collegiate coach her record is field goals made. She had 62 three-point field goals and Two of the freshmen that Heilman expects to contribute Division Preseai tea 148. averaged 2.3 three-pointers per game last year. The Rock are guard Angela Greaser and forward Kelly Ann which was the oi Heilman also said that the seniors on the team need to will need Homier to stay consistent all season from long Staudinger. Heilman said that both might see starting oil's and won the Btep up their game and play more consistent this year in range to help out the offense. roles if they play a solid overall game, offensively and ranked first in tl order to win more high-pressure games. McFeely is a third-year starter and was ranked second defensively. Heilman is not The Rock, after having no seniors on the 2CKXJ 2004 in the PSAC in assists last year. McFeely broke a 22-year- Other freshmen that are looking to make an impact for thing can happe Irani, will have three seniors closing out their SRU old Rock record for assists in a season with her 180 the Rock this year from the bench are Dana Stewart and The Rock will careers. Stacey Green and Erin Frankovicb are four-year assists. McFeely averaged 6.67 assists per game. medical redshirt freshmen Shawnette Patterson. followed by a CO starters and both are looking to lead the Hock into post "Amber McFeely sees and knows the floor like a coach Junior guard Cathy Lee Peffer, junior center Megann season. season play this year. does when she is out there playing," Heilman said. Powell and sophomore forward Amanda Chojnacki will The Rock will Green was the Rock's leading rebounder for the pail Heilman said that there will be stiff competition for the all look to contribute solid minutes from the bench for House starting a three seasons and leading scorer last season (ireen is starting jobs. the Rock this season also. "We still nave also ranked fourth on SKl's all time rebounding list with "Even though we have all five starters back from last Other freshmen newcomers for the Rock this year aiv spirits for the st 714 and 12th in scoring with 1,020 points. In the presea year, we are still looking at some new players to compete Jess DlSante, Anett Fekete, Amanda Kaufman and Kara tiules all throi son. Green was announced to the Preseason All PSAC lor some starting positions and to make an impact," Spagnola. Heilman said. Page C-3 • The Rocket • Friday, November 12, 2004 SRU Track and field head indoors with strong team By Daniel Inzinga Gehret, another freshman with outstanding capa Rocket Staff Writer bility. Jones is also a talented jumper and will be in competition for points. The indoor track season is about to get under Seth Little and Preston Gibbs who were both all way as the Rock will be in action on Dec. 4 at conference last year will be the top two long and Bucknell University. triple jumpers for the men this season. Senior Bill The Rock should have no trouble competing in Jordan and freshman Steve Brenner will high the sprinting events this year. The women's team is jump. loaded on the depth chart with savvy veterans and "They are both good athletes and they have a lot promising newcomers. Kristen Jones, who also of work to do," Magley said. "But we know and doubles as a jumper, will be the top sprinter for have faith that they can do it." the Rock. Last year she qualified for the national Hurdles will probably be the weakest link for championships. the women's team this season. "She's our best and we expect good things from "It's going to hurt us not having our top two hur- her," assistant coach Jeff Magley said. dlers and we are going to lose lots of points," Freshmen such as Emily Bush, Michelle Komo Magley said. "If we have a weak spot, it's here with and Brittany Little are also expected to be com- the hurdles." petitive this year. Jill Rekich will assume the role as the No. 1 hur- The men's team is also strong in the sprinting dler. She is no pushover though, having an all-con- events. Seth Little will be the men's top sprinter. ference year last season. She will be supplement- Little is trying to improve upon last season's PSAC ed by Sunya Daugherty who will have the most qualification. responsibility of any freshman Holly Whoolery will lead the INDOOR TRACK & FIELD this season. women in distance events this "Yeah, she is going to be year. She achieved All- thrown in there probably before Conference status last year and 2003-04 Best Finishes: she's ready to compete at the has shown great improvement highest level, but we have no in this past cross country sea- 2/15/04 PSAC West Meet other choice right now," Magley son, finishing with All- said. Conference honors and as the Women: 1st Men: 2nd The men's hurdlers are a dif- team's top runner. ferent story. The men have four ARCHIVED PHOTO "She had a great and impres- Home meets: strong hurdlers this season. t season. SRU went 5-7 In the PSAC West In 2003-04. sive season," head coach John Shayne Cooper who was a PSAC Papa said. "She is tough and runner up last season will face consistently ran well after she 1/21/05 SRU Invitational stiff competition from teammates got over her injuries." 2/12/05 PSAC West Challenge Mike Heiser, Justin Hetu and brings new look in '04 Whoolery will most likely Nathan Shadeck. compete in the 5,000 and 3,000-meter runs. Jessica "It's completely opposite from the women," ing rota Price and Kim Kalika, who were always right Magley said. "Where it is their weak spot, it's one the ball MEN'S BASKETBALL behind Whoolery in cross country, will also com- of the guy's strengths." pete in the 5,000 and 3,000-meter races. Jenna The PSAC runnerup in the shot-put, Heather 1 roster, 2003 Season PSAC West preseason poll Gostkowski and Renea Shaffer will run for the Kozuchowsky, will be the top thrower for the Rock. ers that (2003 Division record, overall) Rock in the 800 and 1,600-meter races. Christie Taras and Staci McCombie are also top 'am last RECORD: B-1 9 "We think that they will improve and score us throwers in the conference. Eric Price will be the ^oy and PSAC WEST: 5-7 1. California (11-1,23-7) some points," Magley said. top thrower for the men. Price is a senior and has 0 sit out 2. IUP (7-5,21-10) The men's team will be led by Justin Gavazzi been one of the top throwers in the conference transfer 3. Edinboro (8-4, 14-14) who also just finished a grueling cross country over the past two seasons. Freshmen Dave Larson, fka said Key Performers: season. Brian Dell and Andrew Cohen will also compete d John 4. Clarion (6-6, 16-12) "I'm excited about what he can do, he really had in shot-put this season. >r High G: Reepmeyer: 7.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg 5. Shippensburg (2-10, 10-17) a great cross country season," Magley said. The Rock women will feature Raisa Weiss, the to watch Papa said Gavazzi should be the distance leader. SRU pole-vaulting record holder and defending Bill Johnson: 13 ppg, 3.9 rpg 6. Lock Haven (3-9, 4-23) "He's been our top guy all year and I look to him PSAC champion. 1 for the 7. Slippery Rock (S-7, 8-19) to lead us in distance," said Papa. "She's a great athlete and she's going to lead this 'But he's Gavazzi will stick to the shorter races, the 800 team," Magley said. "She is going to do a lot of end and polo season, where he is the He's got pretty good footwork and 1,600 meters opposed to the 8,000 meters that great things for us." em." team's goalie. Marhefka said and he runs the floor well." he raced during cross country season. The longer Shippensburg, Edinboro and Kutztown are the •s that that his height advantage is Marhefka said that one of the races will be run by Greg Byrnes, Brian Damaska strongest competition in the conference and will aid be something the team needs more keys to success this season will and freshman Casey Dinger. Byrnes is coming off a be formidable challenges to the Rock. Each of s Jamar of. be the play of the defense. Last hamstring injury but he is expected to be healthy these teams is good and has a legitimate shot at "That's one of the areas we've season, the Rock gave up 73.5 for the start of track season. Damaska is just now winning the PSAC. SRU is right in the mix with ting bet- really struggled, with the four points per game, last in the getting into shape after having appendicitis. them. The Rock has a strong tradition in track and lea said, and the five," Marhefka said. PSAC West and 11th in the con- "He was coming into his own and we just ran out field. The women's team has won four of the past an intel- "There's such a premium on ference. of time," Papa said. six outdoor titles. In indoor last season, it finished those kids on every level." "At the defensive end, we The jumpers are a perennial strong suit for the fourth in the PSAC. le of the The team got some added have worked immensely to get Rock and this year is no different. Louise "Anything less than second or maybe third for 11 be help in the size department better," he said. O'Rourke, Janel Sekerak and Lauren Walters will the women is disappointing," Magley said. 'er last with the addition of'6'11" Dejan The Rock will open the sea- compete in the high jump. Walters is a national The men's team also finished fourth last season lints per Jancic from Serbia. son next Thursday against qualifier and PSAC runnerup in the long jump. and has high expectations. 5. So far "He will have a chance to step Ashland in Ohio. SRU opens O'Rourke is a PSAC runnerup for the high jump. "We think that both teams are in the top three, if yer has in, he's skilled," Marhefka said. divisional play on Jan. 12 at The long and triple jump will also feature Jenny not, then it's not a good season," Magley said. ve days "He's got to be tougher to han- Edinboro. Kirsch, an all conference performer, and Lauren I'S water dle the physicality of the PSAC. k for greater success at PSAC Championships women's team along with many other strong swimmers con- "We want to double our team for Conference tributing. Championships," Waeger said. "We are an up and coming For the men's team, Justin Hall, Zach Liddle and Zack team that is getting stronger every time we swim." SWIMMING st Wolary should be the strongest competitors on a well- So far, some of the swimmers that have qualified for the 2OD4 RECORD: st rounded team. Waeger believes the PSAC will provide stiff 2005 PSAC Championships on the women's side include competition. Zuzack in four events, the 50-meter freestyle (24.85), the WOMEN: 1 -2 MEN: O-2 "Clarion, IUP and West Chester are the teams to beat this 100-meter backstroke (1:01.62), the 200 backstroke (2:14.30) year," Waeger said. and the 100-meter freestyle (54.92); Stice qualified in the Key Swimmers: o Waeger is looking for a good year for the team and it is 100 (1:11.13) and 200 breaststroke (2:34.80) events; Stultz 's turning out to be one already. qualified in the 100 (1:01.39) and 200 butterfly (2:20.29) Jen Zuzack: 2003 three-event All-American "We already have five swimmers that have qualified for events; Howard qualified in the 100 butterfly (56.77); and 2003 PSAC champion, 50-meter freestyle r- PSAC Conference Championships and last year we had a Ramage qualified in the 400 individual medley (5:00.05). :r total of six," Waeger said. "We are well on our to having a On the men's side, Hall has qualified in the 100 breast- Justin Hall: 2004 two-time winner, strong team for the conference championships." stroke (1:01.65) and the 100 butterfly (55.43). e Waeger said he wants improved results with the men's The Rock's next meet will be Dec. 3 when both teams will 100-meter breaststroke ie team and believes he is already starting to see them. compete in the IUP Invitational. with experienced starting rotation 4'S BASKETBALL PSAC West preseason poll (2003 Division record, overall) * - Division II National Champion 1. California* (11-1 ,35-1) 2. Shippensburg (7-5, 19-11) 3. Edinboro (6-6, 18-10) 4 Clarion (7-5, 15-12) 5. Slippery Ruck (S-7, 13-14) 6. IUP (4-8, 14-12) 7. Lock Haven (2-10, 8-18) The Rock was ranked fifth in the PSAC Western bute Division Preseason poll voted by the coaches. California, Ann which was the only PSAC team to make the national play rting offs and won the Division II championships last year, was and ranked first in the I'S AC West. i tollman Is not concerned with the polls and thinks any- t for thing can happen in a season. and The Kock will have a tough non conference schedule followed by a competitive PSAC schedule for the 2004-05 lann season. will The Kock will host (Jannoii on Tuesday at Morrow Field l for House starting at 7 p.m. "We still have time to prepare, but the team is in good • art- spirits lor the start of the season and has had good atti- hiara tildes all throughout Hie preseason and practices, ' ARCHIVED PHOTO lUilnian said Sarah Cybulskl goea cross-court against West Chester last season. The Rock women finished 5-7 in the PSAC West In 2003-04. 1