Thursday November 5, 2009
THIS ISSUE $2.5 million drug bust in Kutztown
By Cara Meglio News News Editor Pages 1-4 An investigation that began in May of 2008 finally culminated on Monday, Nov. 2 with a bust of a multimillion-dollar drug Imma ring that included the arrest of two KU stu dents. I Blase Garrecht, a senior Business ma jor, and Joe Finocchio, a senior Criminal Justice major, were arrested for their alleged involvement in the drug ring that was re L A sponsible for transporting large quantities The Journal of Dracuia Studies, which of ecstasy and high-grade marijuana from has subscribers all over the world, is now New York to Easton. Garrecht and Finoc chio are accused of receiving the pot from based out of KU. other members of the ring and distributing Pages it to KU students. The ring is thought to have been headed by brothers Jerome, Ken- dell and Nolan Alexander and their mother Felician Edwards, according to a statement Opinions that a statewide grand jury released after hearing the evidence and testimony. Pages 5-6 According to a press release from At torney General Tom Corbett, the investiga tion began as a series of undercover mari juana purchases made on KU's campus from then-student Michael Puchyr after he was named by a confidential informant. Af ter the informant made multiple purchases from Puchyr that were observed and con firmed by investigating agents, Garrecht was discovered to be Puchyr s supplier. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau 50 Cent's new album is reviewed. of Narcotics Investigation and Drug Con Pages trol Unit (BNI) of the Pennsylvania Attor ney General's office. Puchyr testified to the grand jury that while he was dealing marijuana, he sold mainly to KU students and said that the de mand on campus for high-grade weed was Jordan Weagly, The Keystone "tremendous." (See IS KU A CANNABIS Culture Channel 69 News was on the scene outside of Sal's Pizza Roma Monday night CAMPUS? page 2) Pages 7-9 to report on the bust of a multimillion-dollar drug ring that included two KU With the help of two confidential infor students. Blase Garrecht and Joe Finocchio are accused of taking marijuana from mants who were not named in the jury's re a family-operated drug ring that moved large quantities of pot and Ecstasy from port, the BNI's investigation tracked the path New York to Easton, and then selling it to KU students. of the marijuana from Garrecht back to the Alexander brothers, who were also dealing Sales, as a front for receiving and transport of delivery of marijuana and one count of large quantities of ecstasy pills. The inves ing the marijuana, and laundering the profits criminal conspiracy. Finocchio is charged tigation revealed that the family was using through the company's checking accounts. their Easton business, known as 777 Auto Garrecht is charged with two counts See DRUG BUST, page 2
KUR is nominated for two Philadelphia Air Awards. Gen. Ed. changes mandated Page? By Christine Barnowsky pension of financial aid grants and federal and technological competency," as stated Staff Writer funding as cited by the report. under Standard 12 on the organization's Such a penalty, added Rich Pokrass, Web site. Sports A new general education program is director of Communications and Public Additionally, the new general educa Pages 10-12 slated to be implemented by August 2011, Relations at MSCHE, "could lead to a pub tion program is meant to enable a percep according to a report distributed to faculty lic disclosure statement on our Web site tible shared intellectual experience com by the university's General Education Task which is a flashing light for people that this mon to all students and facilitate ease in Force (GETF). school has some serious issues." the transfer of students within majors and The report says that initial concerns The GETF, composed of 13 elected colleges at the university, as stated in the about the general education program were administrative, faculty, and student repre report. expressed by Dr. Peter Bumham, Chair of sentatives, assembled in spring 2009, ex "The goal is one unified experience for Middle States Commission on Higher Edu amined the structure of general education students on campus no matter their major," cation (MSCHE) in a letter to President F. at the university and drafted a new pro said Daniel Walker, senior Business major, Javier Cevellos on June 27, 2008; among gram compliant with standards issued by student representative for the GETF, and the problems raised was the potential non MSCHE. Student Government Board president. The new program under faculty review Volleyball splits Halloween weekend compliance with MSCHE Standards 12 MSCHE requires that "the institu "General Education" and 14 "Assessment tion's curricula are designed so that stu suggests students complete both a core matchups. of Student Learning." dents acquire and demonstrate college- and electives curriculum totaling 24 credit Page 12 Failure to comply with standards man level proficiency in general education and hours. dated by MSCHE, the governing body that essential skills, including oral and written Students can expect a university core accredits universities, could result in pro communication, scientific and quantitative bation, meaning a loss of respect and sus reasoning, critical analysis and reasoning, See GEN. EDS., page 3 Fall 2009 Staff DRUG BUST. Editor in Chief: Tanya Hull (Continued from page 1) routinely work with other county- and fect other people. They put other students' Managing Editor: Josh Austin News Editor: Cara Meglio state-wide law enforcement agencies. "It is health and safety at risk." Asst. News Editor: Jordan Weagly with one count of criminal conspiracy. The better to be aggressive in enforcement to Watrous also expressed that he is Opinions Editor: Christopher Holland charges were pressed after a recommenda uncover these types of activities," he said. grateful for the arrest because it is "remov Culture Editor: Drew Simonovich tion made by the statewide grand jury. A Bob Watrous, associate vice president ing people from the environment who are Asst. Culture Editor: Alyssa Rohricht preliminary arraignment will be held by and dean of Student Services and Campus preying on other students with illegal ac Sports Editor: Brenton Walcoff Fleetwood Magisterial District Judge Gail Life, said in an interview that after the trial, tions." Business Manager: Eric Nikles Greth, and the case will be prosecuted in Garrecht and Finocchio will face conse Kutztown Borough police were not in Copy and Line Editor: Christopher Dilts the Berks County Courts. quences from the university, since the pos volved in the investigation. Chief of PoUce Asst. Copy & Line Editor: ...Julie Mokrzycki Sean Dallas, assistant director of session, use, and sale of drugs are all viola Craig Summers told The Keystone in a phone Photography Editor: William Gilles Advertising Manager: Brendan O'Hara University Relations, told The Keystone, tions of the university code of conduct. He interview that they were aware of what was Web Manager: Wim Mulder "The university appreciates the effort of said that in similar scenarios in the past happening but said, "It wasn't our investiga the attorney general's office, our campus where students have been prosecuted for tion." Borough pohce forces were not pres Advisor Dr Matthew Nesvisky police department, district attorney staff, violations of law, the university has held re ent at Garrecht and Finocchio's arrests. and other law enforcement agencies who views to determine whether the perpetra Repeated attempts made by The Key Editorial Policies helped bring the perpetrators to justice... tors would be allowed to remain students stone to contact representatives of the Dis The Keystone is distributed every Thursday during the academic year by the student newspaper staff We are cooperating with the investigating at KU. "The outcome has generally been ei trict Attorney's office were unsuccessful. of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The edi authorities and will continue to do so." ther suspension or expulsion," he said. "It's Check www.keystoneonline.com and fu tors reserve the right to edit all material for length Dallas said that campus police based on the principle that illicit actions af ture issues for updates. and content according to the adopted pohcy of this publication and the decisions of the editorial board. Editorials and/or materials for publication may be submitted by students, faculty, staff, administration and community members. Opinions expressed in editorials, letters to the editor or opinion pieces are Is KU a 'Cannabis Campus?' not necessarily those of The Keystone or Kutztown University. Materials for publication should be By Josh Austin don't know the extent," stated Demetor. ogy major, does not smoke pot but thinks sent to The Keystone, Student Union Building rm. 194, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530, or Managing Editor One organization on campus that that KU is a weed-friendly school. brought to the office by 5 p.m. on the Friday before Additional reporting by Cara Meglio works to educate students on the risks of *Tl is very easy to obtain," she said. publication. There is also a mail drop at the Infor News Editor drugs and alcohol is the President's Round "Most of my neighbors smoke, so if I ever mation Desk in the Student Union. All stories and Table on Alcohol iind Other Drugs. wanted to I could walk like 20 feet and letters must be typed and include author's name, address and phone number for clarification purpos After the drug ring bust that occurred Mary Gutekunst, executive direc|E>r of smoke," she said. es. Any submitted material that the author wishes this past Tuesday (see above article), many Health and Wellness Services and coordi However, she says she doesn't mind to withdraw from publication will be guaranteed to people are questioning how prevalent mar nator of the Round Table, stated that %i~ being in the minority as a non-smoker. be removed only at the author's written request to ijuana use actually is on KU's campus. ' cohoi is the first drug of choice, and mad- "I don't have a problem with it. Do what the editor-in-chief The deadline for withdrawal is Monday at 6 p.m. All submitted copy becomes the A much-quoted article about the bust juana is a close second [at KU|.** you want to do. I don't think it has a huge property of The Keystone but can be returned to on nbcphiladelphia.com begins, "Kutz The Round Table was established to negative impact on society." the author upon request in writing to the Editor in town University has enough pot-smok implement "healthy md responsible dtp- Jeff Morrow, a senior Geography ma Chief Reporter meetings are held every Monday at ing students to keep a multimillion-dollar sion-maMng regarding the legal use of al- jor, says that he no longer uses marijuana 7 p.m. in room 194 in the Student Union Building. drug ring in business." %(}hoi and other drugs by the constituent but did at one point in his life. "I know a Advertising Policies The press release from Attorney Gen* "Wembers of our communities," according ton of people who smoke and they rarely Any advertisement in The Keystone shall be subject eral Tom Corbett's office states, "according -t0 tlie Round I'^les Web site. have a problem finding it," he said. When to the advertising rates and policies of The Keystone to the grand jury, the Kutztown University ^MthQXi$h Gutekunst atlmitted that the asked^^^er or not he thinks it has a neg Newspaper. Both the advertising manager and the editor-in-chief reserve the right to exclude any ad campus was targeted for redistribution of group has been^ more focused on alcohol ative impact on college students, he replied, from publication for any reason. All advertising ac the Alexanders' marijuana because of an awareaess, she^id that if any student has "Some go on with their lives fine, some counts should be settled within two weeks of no especially high demand for the drug." a seric^s problem W4tk.drugs» there is a smoke and never go to class, and fail." tification. To obtain advertising rates and policies, Mike Demetor, associate dean of counselor on campip §)r referral Kellie Pacher, a senior Professional call (610) 683-4454 or write: The Keystone, Student Union Building rm. 194, Kutztown University, Student Services, told The Keystone that She^tated th^because of^^lffdeiitlai- Writing major, says she doesn't think KU Kutztown, PA 19530, attention: Advertising. ITie "[marijuana] is not unique to KU. Pick a i|^^aso%j she pouldn't sivrspecific jium- is any worse than most schools. "I think deadline for advertising is 5 p.m. on the Friday college campus, and it's going to be going berl^^l^^^.wh^i^tt^cii^ coumei- that every college campus has their fair prior to publication. © 2009, The Keystone News on." He added that it is unfortunate that amotskt of people who smoke pot, and paper. Every Kutztown University student, faculty member or administrator may obtain one issue of KU has been singled out, but also fortu ^ The Keystoni o^d^i^led an Informal KU, I think, isn't any different." The Keystone free of charge. Additional papers may nate because now the administration and- poll to see how student opinions compared Pacher thinks that KU didn't have the be purchased at a cost of 50 By Dan McSherry Since Dracula's inception in Bram Contributing Writer Stoker's famous novel Dracuia (1897), vampires have long been a hot subject of This year, Kutztown University became film and literature. Dracula's lesser-known home of the Journal of Dracuia Studies, an literary predecessor dates back to 1845 with MLA recognized, peer-reviewed journal Varney the Vampire, an epic novel of over bnntai published annually by the Transylvanian 1200 pages, which was originally published Society of Dracuia. serially as a sort of vampire soap opera, not The journal came just in time to ride a unlike those that are captivating audiences recent surge of popularity in Gothic culture today. of and vampires in pop-culture with HBO's Since then, the vampire mystique has hit drama series True Blood and the hit long been a fascination of human interest. novel series Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, "In terms of a metaphor, you can't get any among others. The journal focuses not just richer than a vampire, and I think that's Dracuia ^ttitile^ on the character of Dracuia but on vampire part of the intrigue about them. They rep literature in general. resent so many different elements depend According to Dr. Curt Herr, associate ing on the person looking at the vampire. professor of literature at KU, the previous ed They're genderless, because no matter itor of the journal. Dr. Elizabeth Miller, put what the physical gender of the vampire is, a call out to members of the Transylvanian they're both male and female at the same Society of Dracuia saying she had to move on time. They're the phallic aggressor, they're and have someone else take over the journal. the penetrator, but they also give birth in Herr spoke to fellow English professor Dr. a sense. They represent the invader, the Anne Delong and they applied to take con [conqueror], but they're also the desired. trol over the journal. Miller came to KU last Who wouldn't invite one in? They're always year on behalf of their application and grant incredibly good looking. They're always ed them control of the journal. wealthy, they've got exquisite taste. They "Bringing it to Kutztown is an honor also represent the heterosexual and homo in that we've got an academic journal be sexual paradigm so they appeal to every ing printed at Kutztown that's mailed body, not just a specific target audience," worldwide. It's looked upon as containing says Herr. the best in vampire and Dracuia literature Herr recently gave a speech on vam scholarship. So, the fact that it's printed at pirism in pop culture at the Muhlenberg Kutztown says good things about the uni Community Library with a wide-ranging versity," said Herr. audience from about 15 to 80 years old, ac The journal is mailed worldwide to cording to Herr. "There were a lot of adults subscribers who are members of the Tran there who remember Dark Shadows from XLIVfBER 20 20<}9 sylvanian Society of Dracuia. However, that when they were kids, so it's not just a young does not mean that it is off-limits to non- adult fad," said Herr. Curtherr.com The Journal of Dracuia Studies, a publication read around the world, is now based members. "They can certainly come to our Herr recently traveled to Scotland to out of KU and edited by English professors Dr. Curt Herr and Dr. Anne Delong. offices or the English department where it speak at a symposium at Sterling Univer is held," says Herr. Previously published ar sity on vampire literature. He remarked literature program and that countries like most likely continue to haunt and titillate ticles can also be accessed online. that Sterling University has a great Gothic Scotland and England tend to take vam our consciousness as pop-culture consum pire literature more seriously than the U.S. ers. "The political era really influences the "In the States, Gothic [literature] is looked kind of vampires that are out," said Herr. upon as somewhat silly and not a serious "I'm just really proud that Kutztown Canine Training & academic study," Herr said. got the journal. I think it's really cool," said He added, "I don't mean to imply Kutz Herr. town doesn't take it seriously. Kutztown is Anyone interested in vampire litera excellent." ture can contact Herr about sinking their Management As for the future of Gothic literature teeth into the rich literary value of the Jour in America, enthusiasts like Dr. Herr hope nal of Dracuia Studies. Otherwise, be care to see a more accepting attitude of its aca ful about who you invite into your home, demic value. Meanwhile, vampires will because vampires are afoot at KU. GEN. EDS. (Continued from page 1) diversity intensive course requirements. However, the implications are vast. curriculum comprised of written and oral "Writing intensive courses generally communication courses and math and imply smaller classes," said Dr. William wellness courses. The university core elec Dempsey, representative of the Division of tive courses would include one class each Academic Affairs for the GETF and dean in natural science, humanities, social sci of the College of Business. ence and the arts. "This might institute a need for more However, the proposal also requests sections and therefore more faculty," Looking for a career training dogs or students enroll in thematic courses that en Dempsey continued. "We have to take a gage "competencies across the curriculum" look at the budgetary implications." operating a dog-related business? as part of the initiative for shared learning Walker said he believes, "Every col common to all students. lege will have to sacrifice their Gen. Ed. Unique, comprehensive, non-credit program at Kutztown "What I'm hearing is a big student course structure as it exists now to make University for individuals wishing to pursue dog training, concern is that we don't want a more re this change." strictive Gen.Ed. model," said Walker. But he continued, "There's a different work in companion-dog fields, or operating your own The added "competencies across the tone coming from Middle States in com dog-related business. Earn your curriculum" feature suggests at least 36 munication than in the past. It's sort of like credit hours of intensive coursework in the an 'or else.'" Certificate of Achievement. areas of writing, technology, quantitative And of the future, Dempsey said, literacy, globalization, cultural diversity, "There will be features that you'll see no 18-month program featuring 17 courses, information literacy, and critical thinking. matter where you go to college. General Students could use work done for a education is going to be similar across the For details or to register, call the course within a major or minor program to country; how specific those categories are Center for Lifelong Learning satisfy no more than two of the thematic may differ, but whether you look at Temple & Professional Development requirements; for example a writing inten U. or KU, there are going to be similar 610-683-1382 KuTZTdwN www.kutztown.edu/academics/leaming U « f V sive course might also satisfy the cultural things at both." Religious demonstrators continue to anger students By Jordan Weagly again, and Deferio swung at him. Swavely Bible and to share Jesus with the students. cancer.gov, a study done in 2003 "conclud Assistant News Editor said that he recognized that spitting on the That's why we're here." ed that having an abortion or miscarriage sign was taking the conflict too far. "The The Beckmans left campus before the does not increase a woman's subsequent College campuses provide fertile only reason it triggered me so bad is that large crowd formed around Deferio. risk of developing breast cancer." grounds for calm and intellectually stimu I have several good gay friends at KU, and Nancy Major, 57, stood outside of the Many students reacted negatively to the lating discussion about controversial top I thought how embarrassed and horrible library at the bottom of the ramp, next to posters of aborted fetuses. When asked about ics, world affairs, and personal values. Yet they must have felt. They're just here trying two posters with pictures of aborted fetus the posters. Major gave a quick response. when certain topics come up, like abortion, to learn," he said. es, wore a sign around her neck that said "Yes, they're horrifying but if they're homosexuality, and religion for instance, In response to Deferio's sign claiming "abortionbreastcancer.com," and handed going to save lives then we need them," said discussions can quickly go from valuable homosexuality is a sin, Chrissy Minnich, out fliers and pamphlets to students that Major. "Once women see the reality of what and educational to slanderous and angry. a senior Sports Management major, and would take them. they're thinking of doing, they change their And this is exactly what happened last Camille Ortiz, a sophomore Psychology "We're really here for the Gospel, but minds." Thursday, Oct. 29, when five non-denomina major, printed three signs with a rainbow also just trying to point out things that are Major also left campus before the tional Christian demonstrators set up signs background and bold text saying "God destructive to human spirituality," said Ma crowd formed around Deferio and handed out fliers on KU's north campus. loves everyone." One student played a uku jor while students walked by, a few accept Christine Toebe Major stood outside Jim Deferio drew a large crowd of lele and many same-sex students walked by ing fliers. The Web site, she claimed, "ex- the McFarland Student Union Building, students who argued against his claims. talking to students about her beliefs in a Though many of the questions he asked "They tried to ban smoking in tfie open air between buildings wiiere it doesn't much more calm atmosphere. were quickly refuted by students, Defe affect anyone. But tliese people are allowed to come here and spread tiieir hate Though the demonstrators were not rio persisted in his message that salvation with any particular group, they travel to could only be found through foUowing the everywhere" different campuses across the country. A Bible and Jesus Christ. YouTube search of Deferio's name brings Angela Hardy, a senior Psychology major, holding hands in plain sight. poses the link between abortion and breast up a number of videos from another uni spoke about Deferio's presence while stand Though Deferio drew a large crowd, the cancer." versity with a similar scene of argumenta ing with the crowd of about 30 students. other demonstrators had much more calm According to abortionbreastcancer. tion and conflict. "He's exercising his first amendment reactions from the campus community. com, women who carry a child to full Sean Dallas, assistant director of Univer right and that's all fine and good. The prob Randall Beckman, 75, and Linda Beck- term pregnancy are at less risk to develop sity Relations, recognized the demonstrators. lem is, he is saying factually incorrect infor man, 73, were set up outside of the McFar- breast cancer than those who do not have "They come about once a semester," Dal mation," said Hardy. "I personally think this land Student Union Building, near the li children. It also states that when a woman las said while standing outside of the library. could be an educational opportunity but he brary at the bottom of the steps. They held becomes pregnant, cells in the breasts mul Timmy Schuemacher, a senior Theatre can't come out of his bubble. He won't say signs claiming that homosexuality is a sin tiply, preparing to become milk-produc major, said he doesn't understand why the where he's getting his information." and that salvation could be found through ing tissue. However, if the pregnancy is protestors are permitted to come to cam Nick Swavely, a senior Marketing ma Jesus. They also handed out fliers contain terminated, the new cells are not yet "dif pus. "They tried to ban smoking in the jor, said that the discussion nearly became ing their views. ferentiated"— specified as milk-producing open air between buUdings whe.»-c it doesn't violent. He told The Keystone that he spat When asked by The Keystone why they cells—and therefore are vulnerable to be affect anyone. But these people are allowed on Deferio's sign, prompting a heated ar were on the campus, Randall Beckman come cancerous. However, according to the to come here and spread their hate every gument. Later, he went to spit on the sign spoke candidly. 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The tracklist for the album is ever so Highly anticipated albums released by Jim inviting, but in reality, the album is not Jones, Drake, Rick Ross, Eminem and a going to do as well as the rapper's previ host of other artists have fafled to deliver ous eflforts. His singles are being played the goods. With 2010 around the corner, on blast by true hip-hop fans, but not by are we going to finish off the year filled with the radio stations. His first single "Get a plethora of dreary albums? Never fear, 50 Up" failed to generate a substantial buzz, Cent will deliver one of the few masterpiec ditto his other single "Ok, You're Right." es of this year. Only the undisputed King The song "Baby by Me" featuring the of New York, Jay-Z can salvage a year full soul singer Ne-Yo has created a buzz, but of jaded album releases. 50's new album. is far from 50's standards. This is 50's Before I Self Destruct, is destined for glory. last contractual album with Interscope Since the release of his last album, Records and possibly his last album for Curtis, two years ago, 50 has remained quite some time. After everyone wit in the limelight. He has reneged on his nesses the speculated sub-par sales on promise to retire, with the launch of the Nov. 23, the Jamaica Queens rapper will second G-Unit album, which was a waste take an extended break from the over- of $12. The debut and quick cancellation saturated rap game. of his reality show on MTV, his movie Before I Self Destruct has great pro roles, the growing popularity of his blog duction from beat maestros such as Dr. Web site, www.thisis50.com, the release Dre, Red Spyda, Havoc, Needlz, Hi-Tek, of his book, 50th Law, and the premier of and the legendary west coast crooner his VHl Behind the Music documentary Nate Dogg on the track "Here For a Rea also contributed to his false retirement. son." After all these business endeavors and The only disappointing factor is the controversies, one would use the money lack of guest rap appearances. All of 50's jwww.amazon.coTn for a deserved vacation, but the hungry albums have the same rap features that Rapper 50 Cent will be releasing a new album on Nov. 23 and some are saying Queens-bred rapper is now returning his consist of G-Unit members Eminem and it's expected to be the best rap album of the year. Titled, Before I Self Destruct, focus to the craft that made him a mega- Dr. Dre and some R&B artists. After end the album is not the typical 50 Cent album as he broadens his style by featuring star: music. Thankfully, none of the sin ing the beef with Jadakiss and D-Block, I numerous artists from many different genres of hip-hop and rap. gles released are anything like the corny would have loved to see a collaboration and substandard single, "Candy Shop," between the two rap generals and their re Tracklist for Before iSellOestmct which was off 50's sophomore release, The spective camps. It also would have been 1) \nxto Massacre. good to see work between 50 and some 2) Came to Win pumc 6Mry b CAprmeo ^y M6m PART 2... u HAi/e llLEG/!L^r y Nn ^ I <<^ \}M\r^ It By Michael Bricker, cartoonist, The Keystone President Obama, a step in the right direction By Manny Guzman ning, Obama has acted swiftly and boldly passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of Pakistan, Somalia, and Afghanistan. Contributing Writer to prevent what surely would have been 2009, which ensures that women will now However, there is still something another depression by signing the Re get the same pay that men do for work Obama hasn't done and that is to pass Okay. So I finally got tired of people covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In ing the same jobs—because every woman health care reform, which we desperately hating on President Obama and how he is doing so, he has helped save 250,000 jobs deserves that right. He lifted the ban on need. Roughly 45 million Americans in doing so far—especially complaints from in our public schools and districts across stem cell research that reintroduced sci this country do not have health insurance the people on the right. It's one thing to the nation and passed the most progres ence into political decisions. He extended and every day that number continues to call yourselves the "loyal opposition" and a sive tax cut in history, which has ben health care to 11 million children in this rise. In a recent CNN poll, 75 percent whole other thing when some of your fa efited over 95 percent of Americans, as country, including 4 million who didn't of Americans said they want health care vorite pundits say things like, "wanting to promised in the campaign. He extended have health insurance to begin with. He reform. We are slowly getting closer to see this administration fail." It seems like a unemployment insurance for 12 million appointed the first Latina, Sonia Sotomay- reform and it is time for America to get lot of people are forgetting about the mess Americans and gave aid to states that or, to the Supreme Court, and has moved this done. Very soon. President Obama that W. got us into over the last eight years. were in need of capital for education and our nation in a new direction toward will sign this health care reform that has And was that administration not a failure? social programs. But the Recovery act eliminating pollution and greenhouse gas eluded us since Teddy Roosevelt was in Maybe not, but that still doesn't mean it was didn't only give away money, it also re emissions for every new car that is built in the presidency. a success either. What about Katrina, or the invested in America and its future. It was the United States. I strongly believe so far, Now is the time we invest in a new en supposed war on "terror," or the financial the largest investment in education and this has been one of the most productive ergy resources. Now is the time to educate meltdown? Nine months ago, America clean energy in the history of the United first years of any presidency in a very long every American child so they can compete overwhelmingly decided to go in a new di States. It was the largest boost in medical time. in the global market. Now is the time that rection with the election of Barack Obama, research in history and is the single larg But that's just on the domestic front. every American has access to affordable and so far, we are a better nation because of est investment in infrastructure since the Abroad, President Obama has reengaged health care. So support Obama and let's it. highways were built in the 1950's. And the global community to finally tackle is work together to make this country great In nine months' time, this has been that was all in the first month, with one sues such as the global economy and cli again. All of our futures are at stake in this the most ambitious presidential agenda bill. mate change. It's about time we pull out of present moment and it's only the beginning. we've seen in decades. Since the begin But he didn't stop there. Obama also Iraq and finally go after the real terrorists in Are you fired up and ready to go, yet? Slimy algae for a cleaner environment By Cory Walton dioxide into energy, algae can double their algae's huge potential as a fuel alternative. process much sooner than previously ex Contributing Writer weight several times in one day. Their abil It's satisfying to see that some scientists are pected. We can't afford to wait any longer ity to grow in almost any water environ actually doing their jobs by being on top of as our foreign relations only intensify and The newest attempt at going "green" is ment—whether it's polluted, salt water, issues that directly affect the world. Energy the prices of oil only continue to rise. actually green. The multicolored—but usu fresh water, stagnant, or moving—allows consumption is a serious concern, and an Also stated in Morris's article, chemi ally green—photosynthetic algae are micro this organism to flourish in places where advancement in biofuel efficiency can as cal engineer George Philippidis, director powerhouses that have huge outputs, and other plants cannot. Because they're so fast sure us comfort in protecting the environ of applied research at Florida International have caught the eyes of a few eager compa growing, and because they can produce ment. I know I'm ready to see less carbon University in Miami, said, "I think it's very nies looking to profit from biofuels. 15 times more energy per acre than other emission in our atmosphere, but in order realistic. I don't think it's going to take 20 By converting sunlight and carbon- plants used for biofuel, experts are realizing for it to be effective, we as a society must years. It's going to take a few years." embrace it. 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J$ Interested in writing? ^mall Cliaesasteak, Small Fries ^MacliyniSocla,»„,$5JS Write for the opinions section of The Keystonel m Slices, Garlic Knot? E-mail opinions editor at [email protected] I rxi!X.>i.'Vi:fijt or attend our reporter meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. in room 194 of the MSU* For Pfcl^ Up, Delivery, Eat In Yamato brings audible storm to Schaeffer www.gnrnp.turn The Drummers of Japan entertained KU students in Schaeffer Auditorium last Tuesday. KU with their new show Matsuri. ensemble of 14 led the performance that Andrew Cassano, director of the Shaeffer By Dan McSherry Matsuri (festival), is a traditional Jap was as theatrical as it was musical. Aside Performing Arts Center. Contributing Writer anese festival in which Wadaiko drums from percussion, the show combined char Organic drums of all sizes constructed thundered in crowds to celebrate spiri ismatic personality, occasional humor, vo from animal hides and tree bark adorned Shaeffer Auditorium quaked Tuesday tuality while praying for good health and cal chants, and traditional Japanese string the stage while the performers hammered night with the rumbling percussion sounds harvests. Yamato brought this Japanese tra and wind instruments. intricate percussion compositions for two of Yamato: The Drummers of lapan. Yam dition to life commanding the crowd's at "It's not just that they're great musi ato returned for their fifth performance at tention and at times, its participation. An cians; it's that they have a blast playing," said See YAMATO, page 8 A pop for KU student writers KUR nominated for two meet requirements of accrediting agencies. By Shawn Gamez Assessment of students can be based upon Contributing Writer active participation, class leadership, and Philadelphia Air Awards media projects. KU students will have the opportunity Bleach said he has not yet solidified to take a new course in the university's Pro instructional resources for the course but fessional Writing department this spring. has begun thinking about the class in terms Pop Music Journalism will be taught by KU of writing assignments. "We'll probably be English professor Dr. Tony Bleach. starting with something like a half-mem- "After being hired for tenure track, I thought okay, now I can develop courses. I thought about what is not on the books, and "We'll probably be starting with some what could be on the books," said Bleach. thing like a half-memoir/' Bleach ex Bleach recalled the course develop ment process that began in the spring of plained, "the piece of music that meant 2008, and the written proposal that was the most to you at a particular time. It eventually sent to the Professional Writing doesn't have to be the greatest songs ever, department in December of the same year. Bleach said, "it was approved by the Eng but it has to mean something to you." lish Department in May, and got approved by the University Curriculum Committee oir," Bleach explained, "the piece of music www.facebook.com (UCC) at the beginning of 2009." that meant the most to you at a particular Jim Adair and Mike Popadines, hosts of KUR's "Never Mind the Mainstream." The voting portion of the UCC con time. It doesn't have to be the greatest songs sists of two faculty members from the ever, but it has to mean something to you." along with Cabrini College, Neumann Uni College of Business, Education, Visual & The idea for the first assignment came By Drew Simonovich versity, and Rowan University for recogni Performing Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences, to Bleach while listening to some hip-hop Culture Editor tion in broadcast excellence. Success at the Graduate Studies, and one representative music from the 1988-99 era—a staple in his PAA's will allow KUR to continue "making from administration. According to the music collection—remembering exactly KUR, known throughout eastern itself a fixture on the college radio land Curriculum Proposal Cover Sheet, adding where he was the first time he heard each Pennsylvania as "the radio voice of Kutz scape," said Regensburger. a new course requires approval from the song. town University," has been nominated "This is the first time KUR has submit initiating department, the interdisciplinary, Bleach is also considering a song as for two Philadelphia Air Awards (PAAs), ted anything to the PAAs," said Popadines, honor, graduate, or teachers committee (if signment, a video assignment, an album which recognize radio personalities who "I haven't heard the shows we're up against it impacts those fields), the UCC, and the assignment, and possibly a concert review. have contributed the "greatest achieve but we're confident our show is the best it President of the university. "Any kind of thing you would be expect ments in radio." can sound." Popadines estimated that their A new course proposal, which is out ing if you were doing a music piece, and Senior Mike Popadines and junior Jim program, a weekly broadcast that reaches lined on the UCC's Web site, requires a also combined with things you could use Adair—both Professional Writing majors listeners on traditional radio, television, course rationale that states the need for the for other venues like the five greatest songs at KU—will join KUR's station manager Internet, and cell phones, "receives five to course. Course outline, course objectives about food ever," he said. and staff advisor, Mike Regensburger, at the six phone calls and roughly a dozen instant and assessment tools need to be clearly Though his champagne colored Lud- Philadelphia Hilton Hotel, which will host messages on AOL Instant Messenger." stated. Bleach's initial reason for the course wig drum set is in pieces in his basement. tonight's award banquet. Popadines and "Our recipe for success is simple," said proposal was simply, "students like writing Bleach has a long history with music. He Adair's Friday evening broadcast, "Never Popadines. In addition to Thursday evening about things they're interested in. The oth focused on music in Graduate School, and Mind the Mainstream," is being considered "sit-down planning sessions," the student er side of it is, it's a body of work that needs played drums for a band called the Tunics for "Best College Radio On-Air Personal personalities attract their "very supportive investigation and practice in," he added. (the band name was a joke because they ity," in addition to, Regensburger's hourly listeners" through their "Facebook group. The UCC Web site stated as of fall never tuned their instruments) who "wrote newscast that is nominated for "Best Col Twitter, blogs, e-mails, and simple word of 2007, all course proposals are required to songs about gender politics. The band lege Radio News or Public Affairs Anchor mouth." Popadines continued, "when you list "all instruments used to assess students' opened up for The Gossip and for Erase Er or Host." do something you love and you prepare for achievement of the course objectives" to rata. Both programs are being considered. it well, you can't go wrong." iiiiiiiiiiillilliliiH^ Sharadin hosts artist Tim Roda scene from them?" By Alyssa Rohricht Roda also draws from Dutch and Assistant Culture Editor Flemish paintings; specifically, he said, the way that they use light and line to create a Lancaster, Pa. native and internation dramatic setting as well as their intricate ally known artist, Tim Roda, spoke to an symbolism within their paintings. Another audience of about 60 people in the Shara artist to influence Roda is Norman Rock din Arts Building on Tuesday to discuss his well, whose paintings, he said, are loved experiences in the art world and how he by his grandmother as well, although for finds his inspiration. different reasons. He draws from the con Roda's art, which combines elements fusing and, as he sees it, perverted nature of photography, sculpture, and theatre, in some of Rockwell's paintings in order to with the aim of creating dramatic and create an interesting and thought-provok multi-layered pieces, is a family affair. Not ing scene for the viewer. only does Roda have a hand in everything Ultimately, Roda offered some ad he creates (including building sets, posing vice for the artists in the room still striv in photographs, and developing print), his ing to make a break in the art world. He work almost always includes his wife be said, "Making art is not a job. It's what I do. hind the camera and his sons posing with But dealing with people and applying for him in the photographs. Roda says that this things, that's a job." For Roda, the constant is because of his obsession with "splicing application process for exhibits and grants time" together in his staged scenes. is a tiring and humbling job. After show In his lecture, he said that he often www.gregKucera.com ing the audience a picture of the large pile draws from stories that he remembers hear Internationally acclaimed artist, Tim Roda, displayed his most recent works, of rejection letters he has so far received, ing from his grandfather, an immigrant including "The Centaur" (above) at the Sharadin Art Building on Tuesday. Roda told the audience that you need to from Italy, and also childhood memories "bug them until they finally say yes," other that he has of growing up on a farm and his with the perspectives of his sons and his family, which is something I understand... wise, if you don't put yourself out there, you obsession with the animals that they butch own in order to create the dramatic scenes Can I borrow my grandfather's memories, won't make it anywhere in art. ered each year. He combines these elements that ensue. Roda said, "I went back to my can I borrow my son's views and create a YAMATO: (Continued from page 7) Godley at GoggleWorks hours without more than a 30 second The show was divided into seven sec pause. Tempos decelerated and accelerated. tions, each detailing a story or state of be Volumes trembled and thundered. And all ing within the spirit. The third movement throughout, the group displayed brilliant entitled Rekka (fierce fire), was an intense choreography weaving in and out of each thriller of two male drummers vs. two fe other, twirling drum sticks like swordsmen male drummers battling for the crowd's and engaging in invisible percussion ball adoration. In the end, both unified as one battles between drums. group serving the spirit of the audience. A light show paralleled each cadence Junior Music Education major, Matt evoking emotions of solemnity and out Phillips, was in attendance after his group's right aggression. At times, the lights sil percussion ensemble introduction to the houetted the performers drawing a scene evening. Phillips' favorite part of the eve of dancing spirits on stage. ning was the three percussionists engaged Aside from the obvious musical preci in a friendly volley of invisible percussion sion displayed, these artists sported stat "coins" with handheld cymbals. ures of fit athletes. As the lights darkened Other movements involved percus their faces, they highlighted the shadows sion that resembled sounds of nature like upon the ripped arm muscles of the drum booming thunder or the patter of rain. Dis mers. "Every time I look at a group like this tant memories of ancient war were evoked I think, 'man, am I out of shape,"' chuckled when the choreography portrayed Japanese Cassano, "It's just unbelievable tenacity." swordsmen on the battlefield attacking and A duplicate of the chandelier that is on display in Sharadin is featured at Lyn As for the staggering crowd of 586 at defending their drums with grace, rhythm Godley's exhibit at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading. tendees, they were schooled on handclap and passion. working with lighting and lighting fixtures percussion while the drummers demanded By the end of the show, it was hard to By Alyssa Rhoricht in her art. Her most notable piece using light mimicking responses from basic drum pat differentiate one's heartbeat from the reso Assistant Culture Editor is her light installation that was unveiled in terns, which grew progressively trickier. nating drums left rattling throughout the September of 2008 at the GoggleWorks. Eventually, the crowd would be fooled or body. The crowd answered the Yamato with KU Art Education and Crafts Professor Last year's installation, entitled "Thought interrupted which served as comedic relief its own rendition of percussion in a sincere Lyn Godley is currently being featured in Process," is comprised of over 7,000 LED for the intense performance. standing ovation. the Cohen Gallery at the GoggleWorks lights and can still be seen criss-crossing Center for the Arts in Reading. on the Washington Street fayade of the Godley's exhibit featured many works GoggleWorks in downtown Reading. The that incorporate various materials into piece, which took months to install, was fighting fixtures. Her pieces ranged from a collaboration of Godley's design that lights in the shape of a woman's skirt, to involved the Reading community and boxes with spiraling ribbons in various KU students along with many electrical colors, to pieces using charcoal and fiber workers who helped with the installation. optics on paper. The exhibit also featured The lights rotate between four different chandeliers made of the spider ring, or the light sequences that pulse back and forth top ring of a lamp shade, with wine glasses on the front of the building and can be seen hung by zip-ties, one of which is featured from dusk until 11 p.m. every night. in the Sharadin Arts Building on the fourth This year, Godley has been nominated floor. Godley said in an interview Tuesday for the John P. Schellenberg award for that she has been working with the excellence in teaching and learning. For a GoggleWorks for many years and is close faculty member to be eligible for the award, with one of the directors who offered her a they must be employed full-time and have show. been on faculty for at least three but no Christopher Holland, The Keystone For the past ten years, Godley has been more than seven years. Rhode Island's DJ Lady Grace and DJ Spin were invited by KU professor of Anthropology Dr. Cheryl Holmes, to help promote hip-hop and drunk driv ing awareness. The event was co-sponsored by the President's Roundtable on To comment on articles fcalurcd -n 7?;: A( ysiaiiv v Alcohol and Other Drugs. ivivw.keystoneonline,com KU student evokes cancerous imagery through art uf^c&mm^ ei/mt^ By Shawn Gamez Contributing Writer Senior Recital: Chris Hamm> Tenor KU art student, Stephanie Gabers' Saturday, Nov. 7 stirring art exhibit on cancer was void of 7:30 p.m. people last Monday evening, but the silence OM Georgian Room seemed appropriate for the ashen, faceless figures that will be showcased in the Stu On The Boulevard: dent Union Art Gallery until Nov. 12. A Celebration of Student Excellence "In order for cancer cells to be more Saturday, Nov. 7 closely examined medically, they are in 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. jected with neon dyes," says Gabers in her MSU and Sharadin typed introduction to the art collection. This was her focal point to create visual Senior Recital: representations of cancer touching every Jaimie Zellers, Mezzo Soprano one directly and indirectly. Sunday, Nov. 8 3 p.m. She incorporated the cancerous de signs into the clothing and objects with OM Georgian Room which her figures came into contact. "Last caU" has purple and green cancer cells - the Pouring Tea; "Black Gay Men of the actual dyed colors of the cells - living in the South Tell their Tales" tie of a man sitting at the end of a bar. A By Dr. E. Patrick Johnson ghostly light is spotlighting him and two Monday, Nov. 9 others, but not revealing their faces. 7 p.m. According to the artist's introduction, 218 MSU "The use of unidentifiable figures is a sug gestion to the individuals within our lives Bear Voices that we pass by everyday without any con Tuesday, Nov. 10 versation." 7:30 p.m. No passersby glanced at the exhibition OM Georgian Room to see if the artist was there, or to inquire about how cancer has influenced Gaber's Native American Celebration: Piscataway Singers and Dancers life. The guestbook has only been signed All photos conrcsly of Brendan Martin, The Keystone by friends exclaiming love, heavily directed "Clutch," (top) "Last Call," (bottom left) and "KM: Months," (bottom right) are Tuesday, Nov, 10 toward the artist and not the paintings. The featured in Stephanie Gabers exhibit in the Student Union Art Gallery. 11 a.m. - I p.m. introduction has a small excerpt to explain 218 MSU this phenomenon: "We have become pro and thatches of black pen are encroaching handbag in "Clutch," in the women's run grammed to filter what we want to accept from the top edges. ning shoes of "KM: Months," and in the University Orchestra Wednesday, Nov. 11 and understand." Few students wifl take the The collection is split into two catego floaters of an evaporating boy in "Sinkers time to sit down and explore the idea of ries. The first, a small grey tracing paper Can't Be Floaters." 7:30 p.m, cancer in these paintings. artwork portraying a boy who has infected One's first impressions are of anoth Schaeffer Auditorium A small number will dote on the small the chair in which he is sulking, with an er artist painting sad people. In actual chfld in "BHssfully Unaware," who at first other appearance of thatches of black pen ity, Gabers' exploration of cancer through Women and Leadership Series: glance seems to be an innocent in a cute creeping in. The second collection con slanted floors, drained skin colors, and Women and Art dress with lively edges. The fringes of the sists of larger, fully colored paintings for evocative cefls that seem to stir when no Wednesday, Nov. 11 dress are infested with cancer, assumingly the nameless thoroughly affected by cancer one is looking, makes this collection an es 4:30 p.m, by the dying parent who dressed the girl, — cytoplasm and nucleus are evident in a sential addition to the artwork of KU. 183 MSU Jos&ph A. O'K&ofe. Esq. Richard D. Acianison. Esq. jokade<@ool.cofTi [email protected] James E. Sh&n ESQ: Konrad B. Jarzynu, Esq: ]sheresq@okeetesher,com [email protected] Ph. 610.683.0771 Fx 6 •10,683.0777 15019 Kutztown Road 24 E Street Kutztown, PA 19630 www.okeefesher.com Fleetwood, PA 19622 l|i[i||ijijB liiiiiiiHiiiililiiiiiiH 2009-10 KU winter sports home schedule Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Wednesday, 11/18 Wilmington 7 p.m. Tuesday, 11/24 Holy Family 7 p.m. Monday, 11/30 Penn State Berks 8 p.m. Monday, 11/30 Chestnut Hill 6 p.m. Saturday, 12/5 University of the Sciences 3 p.m. Wednesday, 12/2 Califomia (Pa.) 6 p.m. Tuesday, 12/22 University of DC 7 p.m. Saturday, 12/5 University of the Sciences 1 p.m. Tuesday, 12/29 Lincoln (Pa.) 7 p.m. Wednesday, 12/9 Columbia Union 6 p.m. Saturday, 1/2 Gannon 3 p.m. Saturday, 1/2 Gannon 1 p.m. Sunday, 1/3 Clarion 3 p.m. Sunday, 1/3 Clarion 1 p.m. Wednesday, 1/13 East Stroudsburg 8 p.m. Wednesday, 1/13 East Stroudsburg 6 p.m. Saturday, 1/23 Shippensburg 3 p.m. Saturday, 1/23 Shippensburg 1 p.m. Wednesday, 1/27 West Chester 8 p.m. Wednesday, 1/27 West Chester 6 p.m. Wednesday, 2/3 Cheyney 8 p.m. Wednesday, 2/3 Cheyney 6 p.m. Wednesday, 2/10 Mansfield 8 p.m. Wednesday, 2/10 Mansfield 6 p.m. Saturday, 2/13 Millersville 3 p.m. Saturday, 2/13 Millersville 1 p.m. Saturday, 2/27 Bloomsburg 3 p.m. Saturday, 2/17 Bloomsburg 1 p.m. Bowling Wrestling Date Event Location Date Opponent Time Saturday, 11/14- NEC Conference Meet Reading, PA Saturday, 1/9 Muhlenberg 3 p.m. Sunday, 11/15 Thursday, 2/4 Franklin & Marshall 7 p.m. Friday, 1/29 - Sunday, 1/31 KU Invitational Reading, PA Friday, 2/5 Merchyhurst 7 p.m. Swimming Friday, 2/12 York College 7 p.m. Friday, 2/19 Shippensburg 7 p.m. Date Opponent Time Saturday, 11/7 Edinboro I p.m. Bloomsburg Mansfield Spotlight on... Friday, 11/20 Golden Bear Invitational 11 a.m. /7 p.m. Saturday, 11/21 Golden Bear Invitational 10 a.m. /4 p.m. Monday, 1/18 University of 1 p.m. Senior Alaska-Fairbanks Saturday, 1/30 Millersville 1 p.m. Bowling drops four of five Swimmer By Zach Hafer 974-933. Assistant Sports Editor KU's standout bowler was junior Kayla Stamm, who averaged 205.6 through the Steph Jeppesen On Friday, in Elmwood, NJ, the KU five matches. Her strongest effort came women's bowling team lost four of five against Adelphi, with 255. Baker matches at the Fright Night Invita Other top KU bowlers include sopho By Zach Hafer tional hosted by Farleigh Dickinson Uni more Chelsea Adam, who averaged 191 Assistant Sports Editor versity. in four matches with a top score of 224, How long have you been swimming com On day one of the three day invitation, and freshman Nicole Gatto, who bowled petitively? KU won only one of five games; the lone a commendable average of 185.5. Gatto's Since I was 5, so about 16 years. win came against Bethune Cookman Col top score was a 213, which came against Have you won any awards? lege, 621-597, in the last match of the day. Farleigh Dickinson. The Golden Bears In high school I won the MVP award two KU's losses came against: fourth-ranked moved into fourth place following their years in a row. I won the rookie award for Maryland-Eastern Shore (838-710), fifth- three victories. my team my freshman year, Coach s award ranked Delaware State (831-734), ninth- On Sunday, the third and final day of my sophomore year and MVP last year. ranked Sacred Heart (728-655), and 15th- the invitational, KU could not advance fur Have you broken any school or NCAA records? ranked Wisconsin-Whitewater (680-645). ther, losing two of its three matches, and I placed second last year at the NCAAs in the 200 breaststroke. I think I have broken KU's KU was ranked 7th in total pins at the end remained in fourth place at the end of the school records a total of 10 times. of day one. invitational. Do you want to try out for the Olympics? On Saturday, day two of the three day In a traditional team match, the Golden / would like to in 2012, but I have time to think about that. invitation, KU's resilience and persever Bears routed Long Island University 875- When did you move to America from Denmark? ance played a role in its winning three of 737 and looked to maintain momentum in When 1 was three, my dad's job was transferred. five matches. The Golden Bears narrowly its best-of-seven Baker series. KU lost to What's your ultimate goal in swimming? In life? defeated two of the teams, eighth-ranked the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Going to nationals and winning the 200 breaststroke and of course placing in the top 10 New Jersey City (900-898), and third 4-2, and Farliegh Dickinson, 4-0. KU fin in the 100 breaststroke and 200IM. In life I want to become a swim coach for a national ranked host Farleigh Dickinson (1,055- ished the weekend 5-8, facing top-ranked team or go to the Olympics in 2012. 1,027). KU's third win came against Flori teams. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten? da A&M, 837-754. The Golden Bears lost KU hosts a meet at the Bowl-a-Rama in 5 years: coaching at a local high school or swim club or running an aquatics develop their two matches to 16th ranked Morgan Reading on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14- ment. 10 years: hopefully the same and continuing to swim until I can't walk anymore State, 841-808, and 13th-ranked Adelphi, 15. Who or what inspired you to swim? / can't really say either. I was born to live in water. I love the ocean or any pool, even puddles. It's an interesting sport that needs a lot of everything, especially the ability to hold your breath under water. Football: Have you ever injured yourself swimming? Nothing big, except when my knee-cap popped out of place. What do you think of Michael Phelps? / think he is an amazing person. I've read all of his books and watched all of his tutorials. worst\oss of the season He's an inspiration to all of us. Sat. 10/31 1 2 3 4 Final KU 7 3 7 0 17 C.W. Post 14 14 14 0 42 Moving on KU takes on Rugby tames PSU By Josh Austin Saturday, and would have played Virginia Managing Editor 'Nova tonight By Jackson La Tech University the following Saturday, Staff Writer Nov. 14. However, VaTech's rugby pro Halloween proved to be more of a trick By Mike Sharp gram has been suspended for a whole year than a treat for KU's men and women's Staff Writer cross country teams. KU traveled to Happy Valley to face after the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Competing at Edinboro University, only KU men's basketball coach Bernie fifth-ranked Penn State University and Union (MARFU) found them guilty of three of the nine female mnners placed in DriscoU is confident about his team's came out victorious, 13-10. hazing in August. While VaTech officials the top 30. KU's top runner, junior Kristin chances against the Villanova Wildcats to PSU is and has been a strong adver and coaches said the party was not an of Cupido, placed 21st overall with a time of night at the Wachovia Center in Philadel sary for any team. Before the game. Coach ficial team event, the rules said otherwise. 23:50.3. Following her was senior, Mau phia at 7 p.m. Driscoll is so confident, he Gregg Jones said about PSU, "We respect Some ill-advised behavior involving alco reen Watson, who placed 25th overall with predicted a 67-65 KU win in an interview them and admire their history and culture hol consumption was deemed hazing; the a time of 24:05.0. And third for KU, but on Tuesday. but we live to beat them, especially in club was suspended. 26th overall, was freshman Becca Brandt "We're going to compete," Driscoll said. Happy Valley. The rivalry is intense, as Senior captain Kyle Travelet said, "I'd with a time of 24:06.4. All together, the "We're not going down there to lose." well as a win could insure a higher seed like to thank everyone that came to support team's average time was 24:10.6. When asked how his players will re for us in the playoffs." Coach Jones con us. Our crowd clearly outnumbered PSU's, Of all 16 schools competing, KU came spond to the pressure of playing a Division tinued on their strategy against the Nittany which was really great. Our forwards had a in fifth place beating Millersville Univer I powerhouse like Villanova, Driscoll as Lions, "We will focus on defending the little trouble in the scrums, but everywhere sity and losing to first place Shippensburg serted that he feels the pressure is actually perimeter attack. Penn State is very simi else, both the forwards and the backs were University. Last place Cheney University on the Wildcats. lar to us. They have very quick backs and harder and more skilled." came in with an average time of 38:33.1, "Playing us is really a double-edged move the ball wide at every opportunity. Senior Marco Barnard also added, "I and the team's five runners all finished in sword for Villanova," Driscoll said. "What They focus on stretching your defense to think we out played them [PSU] in every the 100s. happens if the game is close? What hap create space for a striking fullback or an aspect of the game. It was great to be a part As for KU's men's cross country, the pens if we beat them? It will really make overlapped backline with weak side wings. of that." team finished ninth out of the 15 schools things difficult for their coaching staff Our strength just might be our forwards Off-season training has already begun competing. and for their team. ... We've done so well putting pressure on their mid-field defense for the Golden Bears. KU looks to fur Senior Ben Loht, placed 30th overall against Division I schools in the past that out of first and second phase, and driving ther improve in hopes of claiming the top with a time of 27:44.7. With a gap of about Comell won't play us anymore." forward to contain their defensive scheme spot once again. Regarding the off-season, .68 of a second behind Loht, sophomore Despite his intrepidity about playing as we create space for our backline in mul Jones said, "The first team traveling side Ryan Reich placed 39th overall with a time Villanova, Driscoll reluctantly admitted tiple phases. This will be a challenge. Penn of 25 players will be starting the spring of 28:12.3. Third, came freshman Harry that his team probably does not have the State is extremely well drilled in their de season on Feb. 10, 2010. They are compet Latchford, with a time of 28:30.8 and same caliber of talent as the Wildcats. Re fensive patterns. They recently signed the ing in the National Collegiate Invitational placed 47th overall. gardless of the talent discrepancy, he said, USA national team's defensive coordinator Tournament. This year's tournament is be Lock Haven University placed first out he still expects the same level of effort from to their coaching staff" ing held in Las Vegas, Nevada." of the men's teams with an average time his team if the opponent is a McDonald's Senior Jamie Gregory had the only try Men's and women's teams from colle of 26:42.2, with Edinboro University close All-American, and his players "had only for KU, while junior David Komock suc giate and high school levels will compete behind with an average time of 26:53.2. ever eaten at McDonald's." cessfully converted his efforts. Before the from around the nation in their respec In last place of the men's cross coun Driscoll also admitted that the odds- half was up, Komock kicked for another tive divisions. During these tournaments, try teams was Cheney University with an makers would probably favor Villanova three points on a penalty. The score was there are professional matches held at Sam average time of 47:08.6, more than a 16- heavily in the game. Laughing, he refused tied up at 10 at the half, with PSU only Boyd Stadium at the University of Las Ve second gap behind the 14th placing team. to speculate on what he thought the gam scoring two unconverted tries. KU's de gas. Featuring 16 professional teams from The next meet will be on Nov. 7 at Man bling line would be. fense was tried again but the Golden Bears all parts of the world, the weekend event sfield University for the NCAA Atlantic stood firm. Kornock had another opportu captures international attention with its ex Regional. See BASKETBALL, page 12 nity to strike, finishing the game with an citing brand of play in front of passionate other successful penalty kick. fans. The sport competition takes center The Golden Bears improved to 3-2 as stage over two days, with 44 games provid they wrapped up their league season. ing more than eight hours of play on each Originally, KU had a bye this coming day. 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KU swept both games with scores tough one to West Chester 3-2 in a of 3-0. The victories were KU's third in a PSAC East matchup. The loss was the row against PSAC East conference rivals. Golden Bears' first in five matches. In the first match, Cheyney could only KU's record now stands at 15-11, 7-10. muster six kills. KU was able to out- After the Golden Bears lost the first set pound Cheyney in kills with 31. The first 25-21, they then rebounded with the help three games weren't even close, as KU of junior Jamie Celia's continued stellar annihilated the Cheyney defense with defensive play with 26 digs. Her play led scores of 25-11, 25-9, and another at 25-9. to wins of 27-25 and 25-21. WCU captured Freshman Brittany Harman led the KU the fourth set 25-16 and just escaped defeat offense with five kills, while junior Catie from KU with a 15-11 final set score. The Leahy and sophomores Katie Lutz and two teams have split the season series at one Brittni Speck each had four kills. Freshman apiece, while each has won on its home court. Kimberlee Gomber had 20 assists and lead Junior Lindsay Confer was the offensive ing KU in digs was junior Nora Alexander. spark plug for the Golden Bears, attaining In the second match, KU once again 25 kills while being persistent on defense dominated the Cheyney squad and out- with 15 digs. Call Snell pounded 12 kills scored them 75-20 in three games. KU and defensively had two blocks. Katie Lutz won the games 25-5, 25-9 and 25-6. Ju pounded nine kills, adding four blocks. nior Jamie Celia continued her tremendous Lutz continued to be a team leader in kills. play, picking up her 44th service ace of the The defense, led by Celia and sophomore season in the match. Sophomore Lindsay Lindsay Smith, combined for 42 digs. Smith Smith was second on the team with 38 ser attaining 16. Freshman Dana Wright had 36 vice aces. Lutz and Leahy added to their assists and 14 digs, continuing to prove to kills total, with six each in this second her teammates that she is a top freshman. match. Gomber added to her assist total KU heads to Shippensburg on Friday, with 15 and freshman Dana Wright contin Nov. 6 for a 7 p.m. game. The final game ues to shine in the assist category, picking of the season will be at Millersville on Sat up 11 in the match. urday, Nov. 7 and is slated for a noon start time. Sophomore Lindsey Smith prepares to spike the ball. Tony Vasquez, The Keystone A victory to last a lifetime Goin' back to Cali' By Zach Hafer By Tanya Hull KU and Jeppesen continued their win half, KU scored it's third goal of the game Assistant Sports Editor Editor in Chief ning ways while attaining individual vic by junior Jen Tice. Soon after, ESU's soph The KU swim team has traveled to many tories from Alex Crigler, sophomore Lau KU women's soccer advances to the omore Devon Miniscalco posted their first destinations, but none as remote as Alaska. ren Malloy, sophomore Jordan Shapiro, PSAC semifinals after a 4-1 win over East goal in three meetings against the Golden Not only is Alaska the home of former vice sophomore Nikki Hinsdale, and junior Stroudsburg in the quarterfinals on Tues Bears to make the score 3-1. The last goal presidential candidate and Governor Sar Kerry Choplin. Jeppesen also won, along day. for KU was made by Bushe in the 68th ah Palin, the home of the Iditarod, home with Sheely and Kelly, the 400 yard med No time was wasted at Keystone Field minute, making the final score 4-1. of polar bears, igloos, and native people, ley relay with a time of 4 minutes and 8:51 when, during the first three minutes of play, This win put the Golden Bears (14-4- but it's also the home to the University of seconds. "We fed off of each other's en KU scored two goals. Sophomore Chelsea 2) in the 24th spot on the National Soc Alaska-Fairbanks, whom KU defeated on ergy and just swam as fast as we could," Bressler, currently KU's top scorer on the cer Coaches Association of America Top Friday and Saturday to improve their re remarked Jeppesen. She also took the 100 season, scored in the first 30 seconds of 25 Poll. Their next competitors, Califor cord to 5-1. breaststroke with a time of 1:07:86. the game with one of two assists by junior nia (Pa.), are currently ranked 16th on the On Friday, KU entered the event at 3-1 "Our team was amazing to say the least," Chelsea Deeter. The second goal and assist poll. and was looking for its third consecutive said Jeppesen. She added, "We went all came two minutes later when Deeter deliv The Golden Bears are set to take on Cal victory. Senior Steph Jeppesen claimed the way there. There was no way we were ered a pass to senior Raven Chiara for her ifomia (Pa.) at West Chester University this two victories, one in the 100 freestyle with coming out of there with a loss." first goal of the season. Saturday at 1:30 p.m. This will be the first a time of 55:65 seconds and one in the 100 When asked her thoughts about the The Golden Bear's defense, fueled by match against the Vulcans since the 2007 breast-stroke with a time of 2:26:66 sec Alaskan swim team, Jeppesen surprisingly Deeter, juniors Kelly Rozenbersky and season, where KU won 3-0. A win against onds. Jeppesen has been the team's stand replied, "They were extremely sweet girls. Kelly Bushe, and freshman BrieAnn Ship- California will send the Golden Bears to out since her freshman year and continues At the end of the meet we shook hands and owski, kept the Warrior's offense at bay in their first PSAC title match since 2005, with her tremendous swimming, but re they presented us with polar teddy bears." the first half, leaving the score 2-0 at inter and third in program history, on Saturday mains modest. "It's never just me carrying She also added, "We killed them by over mission. at 1 p.m. at West Chester. The title match the team," she said. Jeppesen also teamed half but they were still really nice." KU's defensive line has also earned the will be against the winner of the semifinal up with junior Allison Sheely, junior Katie The team hopes to return to Alaska Golden Bears a school record-breaking 12 between West Chester and Indiana (Pa.). Kelly, and sophomore Jordan Shapiro to again someday to swim. "It was awesome, shutouts this season. win the 200-medley relay with a time of an experience we'll never forget. It was Less than 10 minutes into the second 1:53.97. KU took the match 123-76. like a whole other world," said Jeppesen. On Saturday, KU carried its momen KU will take to the pool at home on Sat tum from its victory on Friday and won urday when they face three PSAC East ri lose. If we played hard and the other team a feather in our cap. ... This is a great stage its second match against the University of vals in Edinsboro, Mansfield, and Blooms just happened to be better at that time, for them to participate. For them to have Alaska-Fairbanks in dominating fashion, burg. you just have to tip your cap to the other this opportunity, it's something they'll 128-71. team." never forget. Neither will the members of Driscoll said that the opportunity to play our staff, because we've worked real hard against a well-known team like Villanova is to put our program in this position where Basketball "We don't defend against anyone real beneficial for KU because it can help draw we can go down and play." (Continued from page 11) well," Driscoll said. "We're not a real in- recruits. When asked why Villanova, one Driscoll concluded the interview by your-face defensive team. Each school has of the elite college basketball programs in talking about his own worries about play Jay Wright, who has been coaching its own philosophy. We want to run. We the country, would want to play against a ing on a bigger stage. He said, "Jay Wright the Wildcats since 2001, has had success want to put pressure on their big men." Division II school like KU, Driscoll specu wears $500 suits, and I'm in khakis and with his team by implementing a style of Though Driscoll maintained that he lated that the game will provide an oppor hand-me-down blazers. Trust me, I'm as offense in which all five of his players on thinks KU will win the game, he was will tunity for the Wildcats to get accustomed nervous as the kids are." the court can shoot the ball from the pe ing to discuss what his reaction will be if to playing in the Wachovia Center. rimeter. When asked how he thought his they do not. Asked if any of his players had ever team would defend against that, Driscoll "I don't mind losing," Driscoll said. played in a venue like the Wachovia Cen acknowledged a weakness in his team. 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