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By Mae Kerr issue regarding the approval of lows a separate set of guidelines Rocket Staff Writer the development are the zon- under the township’s zoning or- ing ordinances in Slippery Rock dinances. Talks continue about a pro- Township. Lee Ligo, owner of Campus posed $35 million development Kiebler Properties has already Side Apartments, said “the pro- plan to build multi-unit residen- purchased 50 acres of land lo- posed project is in total conflict tial housing on Kiester Road cated along Kiester Road to with the township zoning ordi- for Slippery Rock University build the development, which nances.” students and the surrounding will house 784 students once it He said the proposal does not community. is complete. The land was pur- follow the Municipal Planning Kiebler Properties, a real estate chased from five local Slippery Code, which is a Pennsylvania development and management Rock residents. state law on the township’s com- company based out of Ohio, is Kiebler Properties President prehensive plan set out by the waiting for approval from the Paul Kiebler said the first phase ordinances. Slippery Rock Township to begin of the project would include 14 He said that in order for the construction. buildings, and 19 buildings once proposal to be passed, township A township meeting held on the second phase is complete. supervisors would have to violate March 27 gave local residents He also said the company’s the ordinances. and business owners the oppor- current plan is to furnish the “We will make the final deci- tunity to state their positions apartments, which will include sion after all the hearings have regarding the matter. one, two and three-story units. been heard,” Slippery Rock In addition to opposition The company plans to build Township Supervisor Paul PHOTO ILLUSTRATION SUBMITTED BY KIEBLER PROPERTIES Illustration of Slippery Rock Quadrangle main quad looking toward the SRU campus. from local landlords to off-cam- the development as a planned pus student housing, the key residential development that fol- q Please see HOUSING on A-3

Walwik Lecture Tanning beds linked to Technology growth addresses concerns increased health risks By Jeremy Johnson malignant melanoma, the most about privacy regs Rocket Staff Writer serious form of skin cancer. Not only will continued ex- “I want to look good.” “I posure to UV radiation cause By Rachel Seeman from online automatically don’t want to burn.” “It makes skin cancer, but it can also have Rocket Assistant News Editor becomes their property. me feel more attractive.” “I look damaging effects on the im- This raises many questions in healthier.” mune system, as well as lead Legal regulation and its regards to copyright. He said the Ask someone why they tan to premature aging of the skin, importance to technology was issue of copyright and the idea and you’re bound to hear at causing a wrinkled or leathery the primary topic at the second of what constitutes as property, least one of these answers. But appearance. annual Theodore Walwik lecture needs to be discussed. that doesn’t necessarily mean People argue that getting a tan series Tuesday night. Right to privacy is another area tanning is a good thing. makes the skin healthier, and in The lecture series was affected by technology. Small Public health experts and some ways, that is true. supported by Theodore cameras, such as those found in medical professionals continue Wendy Sawyer, of Gray’s Walwik, former chairperson, as camera phones today raise many to warn people of the dangers Beauty Shop in Slippery Rock, well as professor of the SRU ethical concerns when being of ultraviolet radiation from said tanning can actually help communication department. used, often without a person’s the sun, tanning beds and sun heal dry skin and relieve the ef- Guest speaker Brian knowledge or consent. lamps, especially in a day and fects of psoriasis and eczema. O’Connell, an associate O’Connell said we need to age where it seems that more Psoriasis is a skin condition professor in the computing “think about how we can protect and more people are tanning. that affects roughly six million and philosophy department a person’s right to know they are According to the Food and people in the United States, ac- at Central Connecticut State being surveyed.” Drug Administration’s Center cording to Medicine.net. It is a University, encouraged the An example is the Supreme for Devices and Radiological skin condition that is character- audience to find their “inner Court case Kyllo v. United States Health (CDRH), there are two ized by scaling and inflamma- geek” while speaking in the Spotts (2001), which was mentioned as major types of UV radiation: tion, often leading to patches of World Culture Auditorium. an important case that dealt Ultraviolet A (UVA), which has skin that thicken, redden and “The hope I have is people will with a person’s right to privacy. long been associated with sun- become covered with silver-col- take an interest in technology,” The case involved an infrared burn, and Ultraviolet B (UVB), ored scales, which usually pro- O’Connell said. camera that enabled a federal which is associated with a deeper mote itching and burning. O’Connell also said that if agent to detect abnormal penetrating radiation. The areas of the body com- people better understand how amounts of heat. The state of In recent years, studies have monly affected by psoriasis in- technology works, they will be Oregon suspected Danny Kyllo found a possible association able to make realistic decisions was growing marijuana indoors. between UVA radiation and q Please see on TANNING A-3 PHOTO COURTESY OF KRT CAMPUS about its regulation. Without If their suspicions were correct, that knowledge, no one will have there would be excessive heat the basis to make a decision. generated from the lights that In regards to the Internet, keep the plants warm. O’Connell said people think After finding unusual amounts that everything they can take of heat coming from a building Film exposes struggles of mental illness on Kyllo’s property, a warrant was processed. Kyllo was charged and convicted for possession By Mae Kerr raise awareness about the mental and use of marijuana. Rocket Staff Writer illness. According to U.S. Supreme “When mom’s illness takes over, Court Multimedia, the justices The difficulties associated with I become the enemy,” Smiley said ruled “the surveillance is a schizophrenia were discussed in the documentary. “Her mind ‘search’ and is presumptively among panelists of the medical intrigues me. I find that being curi- unreasonable without a field Tuesday night when a docu- ous keeps what I feel at bay.” warrant.” mentary, “Out of the Shadow,” Smiley and her sister grew up O’Connell teaches computer told the story of one person’s never knowing their mother had ethics, jurisprudence and struggle with the illness. a mental disease, because they professional responsibility, and The film showcased the life of thought her behavior was normal. robotics. He's a former practicing Millie Smiley, a woman who suf- On a bad day, they were subjected

attorney in the appellate criminal fers from paranoid schizophrenia. to physical abuse, and on a good NATE DAYMUT/THE ROCKET law and a member of the U.S. Her daughter, Susan Smiley, pro- Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs William Williams KAREN BUTLER/THE ROCKET expresses support for the schizophrenia panel organized by Jennifer Guest speaker Brian O'Connell Supreme Court Bar. duced the documentary in order q Please see ILLNESS on A-3 Sanftner, assistant professor of psychology.

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Transfer students gain recognition

ROCK By Sarah Poulton to establish interest. Langese said approved by the Student Organiza- site, Tau Sigma began at Auburn Rocket Staff Writer after an evaluation of the program is tion Review Board. University as a non-profit organiza- completed, Tau Sigma may revamp A transfer team is in the works for tion in 1999. Although it is still In an attempt to better integrate the program. next semester, Lagnese said. They relatively new, over 6,500 members NOTES more than 600 transfer students, The organization will give transfer will assist in recruiting new transfer throughout the country have become Pennsylvania’s first chapter of Tau students more goal-oriented oppor- students and making them visible to active at their universities, partici- Sigma, a national honorary, was es- tunity, as well as an organization to the campus so they are not lost in pating in activities such as transfer Ice hockey team tablished at Slippery Rock University belong to from the beginning of their the crowd. student orientation, community ser- The Slippery Rock men’s ice hockey team April 20. time at SRU, Sadler said. “This is an area that hasn’t seen vice projects and assisting admissions will be having a meeting for all current and Tau Sigma is unique because it is “The Office of Admissions should much attention,” Lagnese said. “This with the recruitment of prospective prospective players for the upcoming 2006- geared to support the successful aca- be appreciative because they can uti- is not just a social opportunity, but transfers at junior colleges. They also 2007 season. The meeting will cover our demic transition of transfer students, lize this,” Sadler said. “Non-tradi- also an opportunity to recognize aca- participate in intramural sports and schedule for next season, summer work-outs said Cathie Sadler, coordinator of tional students have also shown inter- demic potential.” socials that allow them opportunities and questions or concerns you may have. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. on May 1 on student organizations at the center est in programs like Tau Sigma.” According to Tau Sigma’s Web to make new friends. the second floor of the Newman Center. for student leadership. Along with the GPA requirement, Please contact Matthew at 412-555-2408 for Students who earned a 3.5 grade all transfer students are encouraged more information. point average or higher in their first to join as long as they are willing Scholarship application deadline semester after transferring to the to pay a one-time membership fee The Office of International Services is of- university were invited to join. and are able to participate in events. fering a one-time Statford Ontario Shake- “We are making history at this Sadler said the future intent of the speare Festival scholarship to cover costs university right now,” Robert Lang- group is for members to support the of the program, currently valued at $550. ese, assistant director for transfer society and create a welcoming envi- The scholarship recipient will be expected admission and interim director of ronment for transfer students. to document the Stratford experience via journals and images and then assist in devel- orientation said. “The sky is the limit,” Sadler said. oping marketing and recruitment materials SRU’s chapter inducted 26 stu- “(Tau Sigma) has a lot of different for future use. Applications are available in dents and four honorary members ways they can go from here. They can the English department, room 314 in Spotts last week. Honorary members are make it whatever they want. World Culture Building, the International faculty and advisors. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be Services Office in room 114 in Carruth Rizza Hall. Deadline for the application is Lagnese was introduced to the idea only an academic honorary organiza- May 5, 2006. If you have any questions con- of Tau Sigma at a conference last tion; it can be more of a program- tact Pamela Frigot at ext. 2605. summer and has since collaborated ming body if the students wish.” with Sadler on bringing the organiza- Tau Sigma is still in the process of Orchestra performance tion to SRU. becoming an officially recognized or- The Three Rivers Jazz Orchestra will be performing from 4 to 6 p.m. April 30 in the The co-advisers put together strict ganization, Sadler said. The chapter SUBMITTED PHOTO membership criteria, in an effort has been formed, but it still must be Maggie McClaine, junior communication major, receives her certificate from honorary member University Union MPR. Admission for the and co-adviser of Tau Sigma, Robert Langese. McClaine is the secretary for the honorary. event is $3 for adults and free for students with student ID. Opera performance Opera scenes featuring arias and scenes from Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Fidelio and The Elixir of Love will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 30 in Swope Recital Hall. Admission Police Blotter Compiled by Rachel Seeman is $3 for adults and free for students with student ID. Sign Language Club Court Cases DUI, failing to keep right and care- Franklin, Pa., was seen for two April 18 – Carleen A. Wolf, 22, The American Sign Language Club will be less driving. He was released on his counts of each: criminal trespassing, was cited for disorderly conduct and holding a meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 30 – Marcus D. Register own recognizance. theft by unlawful taking or disposi- public drunkenness. Tuesday, May 2 in room 318 of Spotts World Jr., 34, Hilliards, Pa., was seen for April 4 – David R. Pontzer, 19, tion, criminal conspiracy, criminal Culture Building. The meeting is open to ev- eryone, with no experience required. simple assault, harassment and disor- Kersey, Pa., was seen for DUI of a mischief and burglary. Bail set at Campus Police derly conduct. Bail set at $25,000. controlled substance and possess- $10,000. Concert band performance April 4 – Tyler James Coast, 20, ing drug paraphernalia with intent April 22 – Joshua Scott Sunday, April 12 – Police are continuing A concert band will be performing with Harrisville, Pa., was seen for DUI, to use. He was released on his own 23, Portersville, Pa., was seen for to investigate a report of a stolen Mr. James Berry directing the ensemble. exceeding speed limit and operating recognizance. robbery, terroristic threats, DUI of a purse from a parked vehicle in West The event will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in the Miller Auditorium. vehicle without valid certificate of April 4 – Eric Matthew Venezie, controlled substance and possessing Lake Lot. Admission is $3 for adults and students with inspection. He was released on his 22, Ellwood City, Pa., was seen for with intent to use drug parapherna- April 18 – Police are continuing student ID. own recognizance. DUI, turning without required sig- lia. Bail set at $50,000. to investigate a report of stolen items April 4 – Willie L. Evans, 21, nal, failing to use safety belt system from an unlocked locker in Aeber- SGA movie series Philadelphia, Pa., was seen for DUI, and operating a vehicle with wind- sold Recreation Center. SGA Spring movie series is featuring the film “Munich” at 7 p.m. May 5 in the Audi- operating a vehicle with alcohol in shield obstructions. He was released Borough Police April 19 – Police are continuing to torium of McKay Education Building. Ad- system as a minor, purchasing, con- on his own recognizance. investigate a report of harassment. mission is free for students. suming, possessing or transporting April 4 – Kyle Anthony Baker, 18, April 3 – Police are continuing April 20 – Angelo Pinchotti, 19, of liquor, malt or brewed beverages Portersville, Pa., was seen for pos- to investigate a report of criminal was cited for disorderly conduct after Newman Center picnic as a minor and driving without re- session of drug paraphernalia and mischief. police received a report of a physical The annual Newman Center picnic will held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 3 at 342 Normal quired headlights. He was released unauthorized use of vehicles. He was April 8 – Matthew Malone, 23, altercation involving four students Avenue, across from Old Main. The picnic is on his own recognizance. released on his own recognizance. was cited for disorderly conduct. on April 9 in front of the Union. free and open to everyone. April 4 – Alexander J. Maki, 19, April 4 – Stephen Brad Scannell, April 9 – Valerie Lynn Morcado, April 21 – Police are continuing Lancaster, Pa., was seen for possess- 49, Cortland, Oh, was seen for DUI. 29, was cited for DUI. to investigate a report of property ing a small amount of marijuana, He was released on his own recog- April 9 – Joshua D. Behrons, 19, being stolen from a room in Pat- Compiled by Mae Kerr possessing of drug paraphernalia, nizance. was cited for disorderly house. terson Hall. disorderly conduct and purchasing, April 9 – Paul Christian Jones, 34, April 10 – Stephen P. Glinsky, 73, April 21 – Tomi Eck, 19, was Publicize your group's event with a consuming, possessing or transport- Slippery Rock, Pa., was seen for two was cited for DUI. cited for underage consumption of Rock Note ing of liquor, malt or brewed bever- counts of forgery, theft by unlawful April 11 – Police are continuing alcohol after police received a report To submit a Rock Note to be conis- ages as a minor. He was released on taking or disposition, access device to investigate a report of criminal of a non-resident possibly under the dered for publication, please send your his own recognizance. fraud and identity theft. Bail posted mischief. influence in Kraus Hall. announcement to: April 4 – James Garfield Hall III, at $5,000. April 12 – Police are continuing April 22 – Police are continuing to News Editor Frank Skrip 220 Eisenberg Classroom Building 25, Grove City, Pa., was seen for April 19 – Laura Mae Paden, 24, to investigate a report of harassment investigate a report of a disturbance Slippery Rock, PA 16057 DUI, driving at unsafe speed, care- Oil City, Pa., was seen for criminal and stalking. and property damaged in Founders e-mail: [email protected] less driving and failing to use safety trespassing, theft by unlawful taking April 17 – Police are continuing Hall. fax: (724) 738-4896 belt system. He was released on his or disposition, criminal conspiracy, to investigate a report of identity April 22 – Police are continuing Submissions are not guaranteed to be own recognizance. criminal mischief and burglary. Bail theft. to investigate a report of damage to published. April 4 – Clair Lee Greenway III, set at $10,000. April 18 – Tiffany Diane Delgado, a vehicle while parked in the Univer- 29, Slippery Rock, Pa., was seen for April 19 – Alan R. Wagner, 52, 24, was cited for disorderly house. sity Union Parking lot.

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Page A-3 n The Rocket n Friday, April 28, 2006 News Tanning Housing q Continued from PAGE A-1 advise against it. But bed tanning is often q Continued from PAGE A-1 cent events,” Ligo said. claims there will be a 30 percent more convenient than sun tanning, and the If the company receives per- vacancy rate in all Slippery Rock clude the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, cosmetic benefits make it hard to say no. Dickey said. mission from the township, con- off-campus housing if the pro- face, palms and soles of the feet. Things Mike Biskup, co-owner of Ya-Ya Tanning The next township meeting struction for the site will begin posal is passed. such as stress, change in climate and infec- and Massage, receives many phone calls for regarding the proposal is May in the fall. The plan is to call the Ligo said he has heard some tions can trigger a psoriasis flare-up. tanning appointments daily. Biskup said 22. Township supervisors are apartment complex the Slippery students say they can’t find a Eczema is similar to psoriasis in that they they have more than 180 clients. expected to rule on the matter. Rock Quadrangle. place to live off-campus, but he are both characterized by red, flaky skin and But, it’s not just women who are bed tan- Ligo said that the property in “Slippery Rock is a great uni- doesn’t believe there is a short- that they are both chronic, meaning they ning these days. Biskup said about three out which the development was pro- versity, which has experienced a age of apartments for students. occur repeatedly. Eczema differs because the of every ten clients are male. posed to be built was designated lot of growth,” Kiebler said. Rather, they aren’t getting into skin will often blister and crust as it dries Gray’s Beauty Shop backed up these as an Agriculture Security Area He also said he believes there the places they want. out. Flare-ups occur most often when the numbers. About one out of every three of by the township in 2005. If the is a need for additional housing “I can handle the competi- skin is irritated by excessive sweating, expo- the shop’s customers are male. Gray’s is in ordinances are applied correctly, within the community. tion,” Ligo said. sure to extreme heat or cold and abnormally the midst of its busiest time of year as well, the development would be pro- While the exact cost of the Campus Side Apartments cur- dry or oily skin. averaging about 30 customers a day. hibited. apartments is unknown at this rently has a 70 percent retention Tanning also increases the amount of “It’s relaxing for people,” Biskup said. As a result of the violations, time, Kiebler said initial esti- rate for the upcoming year. vitamin D the body produces. This vitamin “They can lay in the warmth, listen to music Ligo has already taken the matter mates per bedroom are between Aside from SRU students, is important for the growth of teeth and and get some color.” to court. $500 and $600 a month. Ligo does not believe there are bones. It can be found in foods such as milk, However, we’ve all been aware of the dan- “I believe this project will have The other issue in question enough people moving to the eggs and fish. gers of the sun and tanning since we were the most negative effect on the is the number of students in Slippery Rock community inter- The CDRH reports, however, that only a kids. In fact, according to a 2003 article by Slippery Rock community in re- need of off-campus housing. Ligo ested in renting housing. small amount of sunlight is needed for the the Journal of the National Cancer Insti- body to produce vitamin D. Recent studies tute, the National Institute of Environmen- in the April issue of the Journal of the Na- tal Health Sciences listing of carcinogens tional Cancer Institute said that low levels now shows ultraviolet radiation, the same of vitamin D can lead to an increased risk of types emitted by the sun and tanning beds digestive cancers, particularly in men. and lamps. Illness On one hand, exposure to UV radiation Solito said that while people think they can be harmful, but on the other hand it can are making their skin healthier by tanning, q Continued from PAGE A-1 on medication, despite what she During the panel discussion, be beneficial. It becomes important then to they are actually damaging their skin each had put them through over the Wagner asked for the aid of six find a healthy balance. and every time they get a tan or burn. In the day, their mother slept all day. years. volunteers, including freshman While tanning beds may seem like a long-term, your skin loses its elasticity and They were led to believe that The rollercoaster ride that psychology major Nyssa Men- healthy alternative to avoiding the sun’s is not able to “bounce back,” leading to the their teachers were spies and was Millie’s life finally came to a doza, for a demonstration. As rays, that in no way means they are safe. Ac- wrinkly and leathery look. everyone was out to get them. halt after she was accepted into a Mendoza sat in a chair, the other cording to Consumer Reports, tanning beds Solito also said that the best way to pro- This was only the beginning of group home and given the chance volunteers surrounded her and mimick the radiation that the sun emits. tect yourself from ultraviolet radiation pro- the paranoid behavior that their to start over. She was able to hold talked at the same time. Any form of a tan indicates that your duced by the sun and tanning beds is to be mother would exhibit. a job for the first time in 30 years “That’s what a person with skin has undergone some level of cellular informed. After losing her house and all and stay on her medication after schizophrenia deals with all the damage, which is what triggers the melanin • Ask questions at the tanning salon of her money, Millie was made a finding a renewed sense of life. time,” Wagner said. production in your body. In other words, before you begin tanning. ward of the state. She was placed “The medicine only does half Schizophrenics tend to hear there is no such thing as a healthy tan. • Always use sunscreen or sun in more than 17 psychiatric facili- of it; the rest of it is up to the several voices in their head giv- So why then do people continue to tan? block. ties throughout the years. person,” said Marcia Wagner, di- ing them conflicting ideas, which Why continue to subject to the risk? • Be aware that certain soaps like Smiley said her mother refused rector of the psychiatric rehabili- adds to their erratic behavior. Jodi Solito, coordinator of health promo- Zest, Safeguard and Irish Spring should to accept that she had a mental tation at Irene Stacy Community They also deal with delusions and tions at SRU, said she believes it’s because be avoided when you expect to get some illness and resented the state for Mental Health Center. disorganized thoughts in con- we are generally an instant gratification sun because they contain materials that are “kidnapping” her. The individual has to want junction with their illness. culture. sensitive to light. “She thought she was the vic- to get better, because it is their The only treatment for schizo- “People want results and they want them • Check with your doctor or health tim of the system, not the victim responsibility to come forward phrenia is medication. now,” Solito said. “They don’t look at the care provider before bed tanning because of an illness. The sad truth is it’s and ask for treatment. “They are coming out with long-term risks because they’re only con- certain medications, birth control pills and both,” Smiley said. “You can’t force anyone into different drugs everyday,” Joyce cerned with the benefits of now.” certain cosmetics can lead to an increased Susan and her sister fought to treatment unless they are a dan- Ainesworth, director of Butler Tanning daily, or even semi-daily, is not sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, and even attain their mother’s guardian- ger to themselves or someone County Mental Health Program, healthy and most health officials would possible allergic reactions. ship and worked to keep her else,” Wagner said. said.

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Greg Reedy Editor-in-Chief Frank Skrip News Editor Mike Mallory Sports Editor Colin McGuire Life/A&E Editor Nathan Collins Photo Editor Jen Meyer Copy Editor Matt Pavelek Copy Editor Brandon Himes Web Editor Sheryl McGlory Advertising Manager Meagan Gribbin Asst. Ad Manager Rachel Seeman Assistant News Editor Adam Brewer Assistant Sports Editor Jared Ursta Assistant Photo Editor Jill Sarver-Monk Asst. Life/A&E Editor Alison Plessinger Adviser Our View About Us The Rocket is published by the students of Slippery Rock University every Friday New apartments to change face of off-campus housing during the academic semester with the exception of holidays, exam periods and vacations. It looks as if Slippery Rock is tion in their home territory. rounded by a number of apart- yard and parking garage. Total weekly circulation is 5,000. No ready for another new look. The Some people, however, seem to ments close to campus. Changes are being made on cam- material appearing in The Rocket may town that encompasses this uni- lack an understanding of the pri- In North Oakland, an apart- pus. The state-of-the-art residential be reprinted without the written consent versity may soon house the devel- mary market in this community. ment rents for as low as $580 suites are set to debut in the fall. of the Editor-in-Chief. opment of an apartment complex Holding a population of more per month. On the South Side, a Enrollment continues to rise The first copy of The Rocket is pro- adjacent to the campus. than 8,000 students, Slippery three-bedroom house rents for as each year. Students need a place vided free of charge. Additional copies First there was a brewery, and Rock University makes up a larger low as $750 per month. In High- to live. may be purchased for 50 cents each. now a new apartment complex. market than the town itself. land Park, prices range from $650- Residential developments are The Rocket receives approximately 5 percent of its funding from the SGA Gen- This town of about 3,000 people While apartment landlords are $750 per month, according to the continually adding names to the eral Service fee paid each semester by (according to the 2000 census) is upset that their grip on the uni- off-campus housing list on the competition hat, on and off cam- students. All other income is provided expanding. Now all it needs is a versity community may be loos- university Web site. Those prices pus. through the sale of advertising. Wal-Mart shopping plaza with a ened, it could become a blessing seem painfully comparable to the If upperclassmen students have Advertising inquiries may be made at Sam’s Club two streets down the that competition is soon to arrive. complexes near SRU’s university the choice of residence, and the (724) 738-2643. road. The new arrival could promote an community. suites are not a feasible option, Prices are said to range from eventual lowering of prices of the Apartments in both areas cater then are they going to choose Corrections $500 to $700 for the new complex other properties, as well as a poten- to students and in the case of to live off-campus or in a shoe- If we make a substantial error, we want spearheaded by Kiebler Properties tial upgrade in amenities. the new apartments being devel- box-sized room, like the current to correct it. If you believe an error has of Ohio. That estimate is about While almost unheard of in this oped, the extended community. residence halls on campus? The been made, call The Rocket newsroom the same as the going rate for an day and age, reasonable prices However, the city of Pittsburgh former will likely garner the major- at (724) 738-4438. If a correction is war- apartment near the SRU cam- might become a reality. Perhaps holds more than 300,000 people, ity of votes. ranted it will be printed here. pus. For example, South Rock the average SRU student will have a significantly higher population Therefore, we at The Rocket apartments cost between $400 the choice of living where they feel than Slippery Rock. The markets feel that the new apartment com- Subscriptions and $500 per student, while apart- most comfortable, not just what aren’t comparable, yet the prices plex, while not catering economi- Subscriptions to The Rocket are avail- ments on Main Street cost roughly their bank account can muster. are comparable. That seems to be cally to the average SRU student, able. Subscriptions are $20 per academic $550 per month. Let’s face it. To say that average cause for concern. will ultimately serve as a driving semester and $35 for the full academic A number of current apartment prices at this point have been fair Landlords must remember one force in changing the makeup year. Inquiries should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief at the address listed developments, such as Campus is either a statement of ignorance thing: the majority of students at of off-campus housing. Competi- here. Side and South Rock apartments, or stupidity. The University of this university go for economy, tion drives a market, and so will are supposedly upset about the Pittsburgh, which currently has an not style. Not having to work two this development. Soon, a greater Editorial Policy proposed project. enrollment of more than 20,000 jobs to pay rent on top of taking number of students will truly be The Rocket strives to present a diverse Landlords don’t want an outside undergraduates and a significant 15 credits somehow seems more getting a more affordable college range of opinions that are both fair and company creating more competi- number of post-graduates, is sur- appealing than a three foot side experience. accurate in its editorials and columns appearing on the Opinion pages. “Our View” is the opinion of the Spring 2006 Correction Editorial Board and is written by Rocket editorial board members. It reflects the w In the April 21st issue of The Rocket, it was reported that the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is not a recognized fraternity. The frater- majority opinion of The Rocket Editorial nity has been officially recognized by Slippery Rock University, and has been approved by the Inter-Fraternity Council. Board. “Our View” does not necessar- ily reflect the views of Slippery Rock University, its employees or its student body. Columns and cartoons are drafted by various individuals and only reflect the opinions of the columnists. Your turn to speak... Letters Policy Last issue’s poll... This week’s question... The Rocket welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns, but does not guarantee their publication. The Rocket retains the Do silent protests make you more aware of issues? Do new apartments make it more desirable to live off-campus? right to edit or reject any material sub- mitted. Submitted material becomes the 55% Silent protest? When was that? property of The Rocket and cannot be re- R Yes, anything is better than a residence hall. turned. Anonymous submissions will not be published. Those who submit letters 24% No. I'm busy doing homework. must identify themselves by name, year R Yes, there will be a greater selection. in school, major and/or group affiliation, 10% Yes. I've noticed things I didn't notice before. if any. Please limit letters to a maximum R No, apartments are too expensive. of 800 words. Submit all material by noon Wednesday to: The Rocket, 220 ECB, 10% No, I wouldn't change it anyways. Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, R No. Residence halls are awesome. Pa. 16057. Or send it via e-mail to: rocket. [email protected]. --Go to www.theonlinerocket.com to cast your vote in this week’s poll.

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Page A-7 n The Rocket n Friday, April 28, 2006 Opinion America in need of immigration bill

prison them. It would also strengthen businesses which employ illegal im- natural disaster or migration, please zenship and move back to Mexico In the trenches the U.S. Department of Immigration’s migrants, with consecutive offences in- enlighten me. because you love your heritage, by all ability to enforce illegal alien appre- creasing the fines. Any foreign students The point I’m making is that im- means, do so. Oh that’s right, no one Joe hension and preventative measures studying in the U.S. who are found to migration is not a bad thing if it’s wants to move to Mexico because its to cut down the flow of these illegal be registered for fewer than 12 credits controlled. Illegal immigration on economy is in a shambles and has been immigrants, (predominately Mexicans) would automatically be classified as a the other hand, is an entirely different for decades. Let Mexico worry about Lustick entering the country. felon under U.S. criminal law, and an situation. its unemployed individuals. We have The current Diversity Immigrant aggravated felon under immigration The heart of the matter lies in the enough of our own. Since its passage in the House of Visa (green card) program would cease law. fact that the 11 million illegal im- Illegal immigrants are freeloaders, Representatives on December 16 2005, to exist, and any form of federal, state If an immigration agent suspected migrants that are working under the plain and simple. But wait, they’re the H.R. 4437 Immigration Bill has or local sanctuary policies would be anyone within 100 miles of a land table in this country are not naturalized doing jobs that no American wants to been under serious debate, both in prohibited. More resources would be border of being in the country illegally, citizens and therefore go unrecorded by do and doing it for less, right? our federal government and among the allocated to U.S. Border Patrols, in- they would have the power to have the the U.S. government. Well why don’t you go and ask one people of the U.S. cluding satellite communications, and person immediately deported without As a result, they pay no taxes, not of the 750,000 homeless people in this For me, it boils down to one thing. their uniforms would be produced in a trial. People could be denied entry on their income, nor to the towns country if they’d like work. I bet they I personally believe that we have gone America to avoid forgery. based on their political views. In court in which they reside. If you want to would and I bet they’d do it for low far too long in this country without Furthermore, all illegal immigrants hearings, “secret evidence” could be have the benefits of being a citizen of wages too, if it meant they could eat a any form of strict immigration law. To being deported would be charged a used against immigrants, who would the U.S., then I believe you should decent meal that day. We need to worry be precise, it has been nearly a century $3,000 fine. All children born to il- not have access to the evidence. also have the responsibilities of a U.S. about helping ourselves first and non- since the last immigration law was legal immigrants in the U.S. would Personally, I have no problem with Citizen. us citizens, second. passed, and that was at the height of become wards of the state. The bill sets immigrants coming to America. Yes, On March 29, 2006, hundreds of The bottom line is that it is com- European emigration. the minimum sentence for fraudulent our country was built on immigrants, thousands of Mexicans protested in pletely inappropriate to argue against This most recent immigration bill documents at 10 years, fines or both, but so was every other country on the the southwest and western U.S., not anti-immigration legislation by sup- has been amended several times, how- with tougher sentencing in cases of aid- globe. Mexican Americans, but Mexicans. porting anti-American rallies. If Mexi- ever, if passed it would essentially do ing drug trafficking and terrorism. If you can name for me one mod- Or at least that is the understanding can Americans are angry because the the following: Make illegal immigrants It also allows for the deportation of ern nation which has existed in their that I have when I see images of the American southwest is American and in this country criminal, give them any illegal immigrant convicted of driv- politically defined borders since the Mexican National flag overtop the U.S. not Mexican, they should defile Dicta- an amnesty period to get out of the ing under the influence (D.U.I). Large beginning of civilization, unhindered flag, which is hung upside down. tor Santa Anna’s grave, not the Ameri- country, and if they do not comply, im- fines would also be leveled against and unaltered by either war, famine, If you want to resign your U.S. citi- can flag. Loss of friend brings new perspective to war in Iraq

I know that we are a powerful country. Yet that shock. It seemed so unreal, like it was just some country. Yet, regardless of my feelings about war, From my eyes doesn’t make it our priority, or even our right, story my entire graduating class was passing Travis was one of those brave, unselfish men to try to make every other country in the world around through instant messages. But it is real, who decided to fight for his country, whether Jess a democratic state. Face it, this war was wrong to and very tragic. Although I worked with him, I he actually agreed with the reasons we are at war get involved with in the first place. It has been knew his mom better than I knew him, and I or not. more than three years since this war began on wondered why it hit me as hard as it did. Though I am strongly opposed to this war, I Rupell March 19, 2003. After talking to a friend of mine, she told me don’t even care if it was right or not, I don’t care It has cost taxpayers more than $275 billion, you didn’t have to know him very well for the if Iraq is liberated and I don’t care if we have made and has injured more than 18,000 and cost situation to hit you hard. Perhaps knowing him a difference in that country. Bring our soldiers I was tolerant for a long time, but now I’m so America the lives of more than 2,300 people. And at all and knowing how he died is what affected home. No more American men and women need upset that it’s turned into a deep and passionate now it’s hit home. me, or maybe the fact that I know his mother so to die for a war that has nothing to do with our hatred. I recently found out that a guy I graduated with well. Although I know he willingly wanted to join country. Though it was too late for my classmate President Bush, you are the biggest failure of last June, Travis Zimmerman, was just killed in the armed forces and go to Iraq with the chance of and co-worker Travis, it isn’t too late for the oth- a president. Has losing your soldiers in a war Iraq by a roadside bomber. He was 19 years old. dying, I feel he shouldn’t have had to make that ers. Freedom is not free. How many more will it against hatred become some sort of game for you Not old enough to drink, but old enough to die decision in the first place. take before it’s too many? This needs to end. April now? Is it funny that people are dying for a cause for his country for a war that has no real purpose. If this war had any real purpose, then maybe I 22, 2006—Rest in peace, Travis. that is still unknown? This war has nothing to do Frankly, that just saddens me to no end. could understand America asking and encourag- with 9/11. After I heard the news, I went into a state of ing young men and women to go to war for their Letters to the EDITOR

another section of American As Reverend Jackson has said incredible guilt and shame that census determined that more Availability National Government instead Cultures so many times, our flag is red, was prescribed by the oppressive than half a million households of an upper-division course for white and blue, but our nation homophobia in which we had in the United States were made of course a a minor only she has authority should unify is rainbow--black, brown, yellow grown up. up of gay or lesbian couples. My to teach. and white--all precious in God’s Then, AIDS came and so partner thought I was crazy to If I had known I would never sight. many of us died. I remember check the “same-sex” household problem be able to complete this minor To the Editor: when my husband told me box. “They’ll come after us.” in the first place, I would have Christopher Schilling that he had it. (Yes, I said my “Who’s going to read that?” To the Editor: chosen a different minor during I find myself very disap- Junior husband. The government has I’m sure many others had my my freshman year that would pointed with the actions that Communication major absolutely nothing to do with partner’s attitude and the survey I had recently registered for help benefit me in the future, were taken by our university, marriage. Some things can’t be was underreported. Unfortu- the Grant Writing course, some- instead of just taking a few extra our university’s organizations, legislated.) nately, when we are invisible, thing that I need to complete courses that do not even fill any and our students following the Sexual prefs I only wished it was me in- we make an easy target for hate. the National American Human- requirements. controversial cartoon that was stead. What a horrible way to I don’t always go around telling ics certificate. Otherwise, I would have published a few weeks ago. Re- not protected die. everyone that I’m gay. I should Unfortunately, it was can- looked into transferring to the cently, I (a white male) had a in America The country was seeing us wear a sign, a pink triangle. celled this past weekend. Last only other school in Pennsylva- discussion with my close friend, even less as people, and more I feel that I have to tell my spring, I tried to get into the nia (SRU is one of two that offer Alexis (who is a African Ameri- as a disease. friends. When I meet a new Grant Writing class for the Fall the minor in PA) that offers the can female) about how African To the Editor: Elected legislators talked about friend, I usually have to tell 2005 semester, but it was can- minor and I am sure it would Americans and Caucasians tend quarantining us; we couldn’t get them. If you’re going to be a celled. I am currently enrolled have granted me the opportu- to stereotype each other. She Statistically, there should be in or out of the country anyway. friend of mine, you have to know in the Nonprofit Management nity to fulfill each course. told me that there are many about 250 of us on campus. That’s why your medical records that about me. It’s only fair. course this spring and regis- The Rocket has written about African Americans who believe Some of you may be thinking are very confidential now. Some Sometimes, when I tell them, tered for Grant Writing again the certificate in the past and that all white people are rich about coming out, some of you unfriendly people and insur- it’s the end of the friendship for this fall, but it has now been how much it has benefited stu- and tend to only think about may be out, or partially out (to ance companies began compil- and sometimes not, but I can’t cancelled. dents who have completed it themselves. However, I told her friends and or family, but not ing lists, and people were losing imagine lying to my friends like There are only two more and found jobs after graduation. that there are many white peo- at work or school). I just want their jobs and being evicted. that. My parents know. That courses besides Grant Writing So far, only four students have ple who are always suspicious to try to tell you some of the I remember Ronald Reagan wasn’t easy. But I was lucky and that I will need to take to fill the graduated with the certificate every time they see an African advantages of being “out” and saying that we just got what we my family was very accepting American Humanics competen- from SRU, but it is not a sur- American enter a department some of the disadvantages. deserved. after the initial shock. cies -- Managing Community prise. store. Being gay was not a choice Today, we’re still not taken se- Most gay people I know keep Resources and Community De- It is impossible to complete, While both of these stereo- that you made. People need riously. Institutional homopho- their mouth shut at work un- velopment. Unfortunately, if I since every other semester they types don’t reflect realistic role models and they need to bia was a deciding factor in less they want to find another do not take Grant Writing in offer a course to complete the truths, people at Slippery Rock know that they’re not alone. George W. Bush’s reelection in job. Slippery Rock University the fall, I will never be able to certification. seek to only blame each other ``Homophobia” is just another 2004, with the idea of constitu- is conspicuous for not men- complete the certification. There are rumors that SRU whenever a situation arises, name for denial. If you read a tionally restricting our rights. tioning sexual orientation as a I will be a junior and will be has had to cut other upper divi- instead of acknowledging the poem by Walt Whitman, many Therefore, many religious liber- form of discrimination that is student teaching in the fall, my sion courses, not just for this problem and unifying so that are impossible to understand als voted republican. forbidden. last semester at SRU. Since only minor, but other majors allow we could address the issues with without recognizing that he is At the same time, religious I’ve given some disadvan- one course and one section of it more classes for freshmen for solutions. writing about a spiritual-homo- media personalities were blam- tages of coming out. There re- is offered each semester by Alice next semester. How is this fair I believe it is crucial for the sexual love. ing homosexuals and feminists ally aren’t any advantages. You Kaiser-Drobney, if I do not take to current students? Pretty soon students from all different races, I’m an old man, compared to for the terrorist attacks on the have no guarantee of protection Grant Writing next semester, I SRU will become a two-year col- backgrounds, religions and life- most of you. I came out in the World Trade Center in 2001. under the law or from the law. will not be able to graduate with lege since it is unable to gradu- styles to come together at SRU 70’s and have survived more You might think that nobody People have to see us as human the certificate. ate current students who will so that we can learn about one than a hundred of my friends, takes these fanatics seriously, beings, not fairies, statistics or I have completed the intern- probably transfer or become another, establish our common and the 80’s. I remember the but the facts speak for them- demons. ship through AmeriCorps and popular super, super seniors. ground and execute a plan to 70’s very well; we had high selves. According to Amnesty I came out of the closet to pro- have fulfilled the other require- promote diversity on campus. hopes for the future. international, homosexuality is tect the weak, not because it’s ments for the certificate. All of Jamie Paterline In a sense, we need to create We thought that by the mid- punishable by death in more easy. I came out of the closet for the courses dealing with this Sophomore an organization much like Jesse 80’s it would be safe to be a than 40 countries with the full my own self-respect. Nobody’s certificate are taught by Kaiser- Special Education/ Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition homosexual in America. Chil- sanction of religious law. going to give that to you. Drobney, but for the past two Elementary Education major that includes all different types dren would be able to grow This is an obscene disgrace to fall semesters, she has not been of people with one mission: to up loving themselves, accepting straight people, and a humilia- Kevin Vosler able to teach the section because learn about each other and to themselves, free to be happy, tion and crucifixion for gays. It Senior she was told she had to teach fight for diversity as a whole. instead of being poisoned by the must be stopped. The 2000 US English Major

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------THE ROCKET Section April 28 Sports 2006 B ------Gearing Up: Rock football prepares for 2006 edition of Green & White game -- B-2

Baseball drops in regional rankings PSAC playoff setup remains uncertain By Travis Pickens man led the way with his 6-for-8 performance, Rocket Staff Writer including three doubles, two triples and four near end of season RBIs. After its 11-4 and 10-0 wins over West “I’ve been slumping a little bit,” Herman Liberty State College (W. Va.) on Wednesday said. “I was just trying to get the bat on the California. The Red Raiders afternoon at Jack Critchfield Park, the Slip- ball and it fell in there today.” The way I see it would be 4-4. pery Rock University baseball team was left The offensive explosion was something Travis If California and Ship- dumbfounded. new to an SRU team that faced a Shippens- Pickens pensburg complete sweeps, One week after debuting at No. 3 in the burg program last weekend that Messer said the Rock would fall to third NCAA North Atlantic Regional poll, the out-recruits a number of Division I-A schools and draw a match-up with the Rock was unranked when the new rankings for pitchers. Against what Messer described With one weekend remain- PSAC East’s first seed, West were unveiled Wednesday. as a Division I staff, the Rock salvaged a four- ing in Pennsylvania State Ath- Chester or Kutztown. “I have no idea,” coach Jeff Messer said of game split. letic Conference Western divi- While the Red Raiders could how the Rock fell so far. “They try to get Division I pitchers and sion play, the only sure thing vault to second place, they can “I think there has to be a mistake.” surround themselves with good position is Shippensburg will not win a also fall out of playoff conten- Among the teams ranked ahead of SRU players,” Messer said of Shippensburg (27- third-straight division crown. tion by being swept by Clarion. (31-15, 13-3 PSAC West), Davis and Elkins, 21, 10-6). The Slippery Rock Univer- In that case, both would be W. Va., is ranked No. 8 with an overall record Down 6-2 after five and a half innings in sity baseball team split a four- 10-10 with Clarion winning of 22-16. SRU is ranked No. 30 in the lat- Monday’s second game, SRU chipped away, game series last weekend with the head-to-head tiebreaker. est Collegiate Baseball Newspaper national scoring two runs in the sixth and three in the the Red Raiders, while Cali- Shippensburg needs one win poll. seventh, to complete the split. fornia, Pa., took three-of-four against Clarion to clinch a play- “Mansfield was 0-4 and No. 9 last week and “Unfortunately that’s been the story of games from Lock Haven. off spot. now they’re (No.) 5,” Messer said. “So I don’t our season; not being able to finish out What does that mean for With three wins, the Rock know what (the committee) did. We just have games,” Shippensburg coach Bruce Peddie the Rock? SRU (31-15, 13-3) avoids all mathematical com- JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET to keep winning.” said. “Take a four-run lead into the sixth … and California are tied atop plications and draws the East’s Leftfielder Rich Michalek hauls in a fly ball during SRU did just that on Wednesday, pound- we just didn’t close the game out. At some the division and Shippensburg third seed. Currently, Man- Monday's split against Shippensburg. ing out 29 hits. Second baseman Billy Her- (27-21, 10-6) sits third. For SRU sfield owns third place with q Please see FALLS on B-3 to win the division outright an 8-8 division record. East for the first time since 2003, Stroudsburg, Millersville and it needs to win three games Bloomsburg, all 5-11, could this weekend against Califor- still knock Mansfield from the nia (29-16, 13-3). If it doesn’t, playoffs. things get murky. This much is clear: the Rock SRU, California, West Ches- controls its own destiny. Last ter and Kutztown are guar- year SRU, Shippensburg, Cali- anteed a spot in the double- fornia and Clarion shared the elimination PSAC conference division crown. tournament May 4-6 in Boals- The Rock was left out of burg, Pa. The teams’ seeds will the six-team conference tour- remain unclear until the regu- nament thanks to an inferior lar season ends. record against the other three PSAC Assistant Commis- teams. sioner for Media Relations After missing the conference Will Adair said if California tournament, SRU received an and SRU split this weekend, a invitation to Institute, W. Va., coin toss will be employed to for the North Atlantic Re- determine the division’s top gional tournament hosted by seed. West Virginia State. Kutztown But if SRU can win three and West Chester, PSAC tour- games against California, the nament champion and runner- Rock will have its division title. up, respectively, rounded out On the other hand, by losing the regional field. three and Shippensburg sweep- This year’s field was ex- ing Clarion, SRU and the Red panded to six teams for the Raiders would finish 14-6 in first time. The latest NCAA the division. That being the regional rankings had SRU JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET case, the Rock would be third unranked after checking in at Coach Jeff Messer holds up second baseman Billy Herman on one of his two triples. Herman had four RBIs in Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of West Liberty State. thanks to a combined 3-5 re- third last week. Regional play With the two wins, the Rock is now 31-15 overall and 25-11 against NCAA D-II North Atlantic Regional rivals. cord against Shippensburg and begins May 18. NFL Draft may Tennis ends '06 campaign with early tournament exit offer surprises By Alexis Burton Rocket Staff Writer

Out of left field On Wednesday, the Slippery Rock University men’s tennis Caleb team ended its regular season match-play with a 6-3 loss to Grove City College. The team ended the 2005-06 campaign with a 7-12 record, the best men’s record in nine years. Pardick “There were a few matches that we could have won but didn’t,” coach Matt Meredith said. The Rock lost a tough match in the No. 2 spot, as the team Baseball is back, the sun is up well before any of of junior John Crossley and freshman Jim Norris fell to Grove those God-awful 8 a.m. classes start and Mel Kiper, City’s Jeremy Dwyer and Kyle Johnson, but was able to pull Jr. is everywhere on ESPN. an important win with the team of juniors R.J. Vighetti and These factors, when looked at collectively, can Matt Montague in the No. 3 spot over Chris Baker and Jon mean only one thing: the NFL Draft is near. Pombo. The team won by scores of 6-1, 6-1. The draft, one of the few hallowed days of sheer The team won four singles matches, but it was not enough sports brainlessness that I hold dear to my heart, has for the Rock to get the win. become such a spectacle that any network, Web site One of the wins for the Rock came from junior Adam or newspaper will give a buffoon with any disposition Shosky, who won decisively over Johnson by scores of 6-2, toward the draft airtime or ink to blurt out whatever 6-1. it is they think can, will or should happen (yours truly “Honestly, I had a pretty easy opponent,” Shosky said. “He included). played into my game fairly well by coming toward the net, so But in an era when it seems even analysts’ analyses I was able to hit right behind him.” need analyzing, aside from the first selection, the top Last weekend, the Rock played against No. 1 ranked Kutz- of the draft board is still quite unclear. town in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference champi- USC running back Reggie Bush has been the onships. Kutztown defeated the Rock by a 5-0 margin and put consensus No. 1 overall draft pick since the Texans them into the loser’s bracket for the next day. wrapped up its 2-14 season, but while Bush is the sexy Saturday’s matches against Millersville were cancelled due pick for the Houston Texans at No. 1, I’m not sure to rain and the match will not be made up. it’s the smartest one. “We are playing in one of the toughest conferences,” Mer- The Texans need pretty much everything other than edith said. “I feel that if we made it out of our conference, we quarterback and running back. could have beaten a lot of the teams at regionals.” Domanick Davis, a member of the Texans, was a The rain played a big part in some of the Rock’s singles 1,200-yard back in 2004. matches. Crossley was on top when his match was called on Bush is no guarantee, either, Heisman or not (see account of the weather. Desmond Howard). I don’t care how many yards he “We played tough in spite of the rain,” Crossley said. “Kutz- gained against Fresno State, or what moves he put town is a good team, but we played well and you could tell we on UCLA. I’m quite sure Dwight Freeney and Keith JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET frustrated them.” Freshman Nick Bolea lunges for the ball during Wednesday's doubles match against Grove City. The With men’s tennis being one of the eight sports teams that q Please see on DRAFT B-3 Rock dropped the match, 6-3. q Please see EXIT on B-3

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n n Page B-2 The Rocket Friday, April 28, 2006 Sports Football looks for more balanced offense in upcoming season

By Adam Brewer the summer before the team opens position. The Rock likes to keep four field. Sipes is coming off an injury and In order to have an effective and bal- Rocket Assistant Sports Editor training camp in August. active quarterbacks on the team each we need to see what he can do.” anced offense, the Rock must get pro- Eighteen-year coach George Mihalik season. The other remaining spots will Sophomore Colin Golden solidifies tection and blocking from its offensive said he is excited about the start of be filled by freshmen. the H-back position for the Rock next line. Last year, the line was young, but SPRING FOOTBALL spring drills and is anxious to see what The Rock backfield will be missing year. Golden was the team’s leading with four of its five starters returning some players can show him and the a huge piece from last year’s team as receiver last year with 43 catches for this season, the team will have more PART 1 OF 2 coaching staff. all-time rushing leader Josh Kniess 453 yards and one touchdown. game experience and cohesiveness on “Players who red-shirted in the fall, graduated following the 2005 season. “The H-back must be a physical re- the line. The Slippery Rock University foot- it’s time for them to show what they can His replacement will be sophomore ceiver that can make the tough catch The Rock has penciled in sopho- ball team heads into the annual Green do for the team, Mihalik said. "And for Corey Manfull. over the middle, be a strong blocker mores Mike Butterworth and Dave & White game today with new hope for veteran players, it’s a time for them to Manfull split time with Kniess last and be intelligent by reading the de- Mulvihill for the starting tackles as the upcoming 2006 season. solidify a starting position.” year as the No. 2 running back in a fenses,” Mihalik said. sophomore Bron Clouser will be the One of the team’s main goals is a The Rock’s offensive commander for two-back system that Mihalik likes to Mihalik said that the most-impressive starting right guard and junior Ryan more balanced offense this year. next year will be sophomore quarter- implement in his offense. unit during the spring drills has been Travis will be the starting center. Last year, the Rock finished 5-5 over- back Nate Crookshank. Crookshank, “Cory has missed some spring prac- the wide receiving corps. Junior Luke Mihalik said that one of the goals all and 4-2 in the Pennsylvania State who has been under center for the past tices with a hamstring injury, but he Wetzel, sophomore Paul Favers and of the spring drills is to have a starting Athletic Conference Western Division. two years, ranks in the top ten all-time has been practicing the last four and freshman Terry Grossetti have solidi- left guard by the end of the spring ses- The team won five of its last seven in career passing yards, career passing he has looked very good,” Mihalik said. fied their positions as the No. 1, No. 2 sion. That position battle is between games in the 2005 campaign. attempts, career pass completions and “He is running like a veteran making and No. 3 wide receivers. The Rock is freshmen Grant Hrabovsky and Brian The Rock started spring drills the career touchdown passes at SRU. good decisions on finding holes and still looking for a reliable fourth wide Rossi. second week into the spring semester, “This spring alone, Nate has im- using his power and quickness.” receiver for the spread formation and “We have a strong nucleus returning which comprised lifting and condition- proved as a team leader and he has Mihalik said that the No. 2 running for more depth. to the line,” Mihalik said. “We just ing in the morning, four days a week. been more vocal with his teammates,” back spot is still up for grabs between The starting tight end for the ’06 need to fill that left guard position.” However, the Rock has been limited Mihalik said. “He has increased his Richardson, freshman Nate Sipes, who campaign will be sophomore Frank From quarterback to offensive line, to 15 practices in a 30-day span dur- arm strength, and with his experience injured his knee in the fall and any Cremonese. The backup job will take the Rock hopes to shake off any off-sea- ing the spring semester. In that 30-day he understands his role on this team.” other running back that makes an im- place between sophomore Jordan son rust in the Green & White green. span, the players still keep up with their The back-up quarterback for the pact in the spring. Sweany and freshman Ross Hornish. The Green & White game will take lifting and conditioning drills on non- Rock will be freshman Brad Galvin. “Someone needs to step up,” Miha- “If we can have an effective passing place at N. Kerr Thompson Stadium. practice days. The team also holds film Galvin got the opportunity due to the lik said. “Richardson is one of our top game with our receivers making the The game will kickoff at 7 p.m. The meetings on a regular basis. transfer of red-shirt freshman Ryan athletes and the reason we moved him catches it will open up our running game is free admission and is open to Following the Green & White game, Hart and the movement of freshman from quarterback to one of the skills game because defenses will take note of the public. the players have a workout regimen for Dallas Richardson to an alternative position is to get him more time on the our passing attack,” Mihalik said.

Softball postseason hopes dwindle with non-conference losses

By Randy Klins Athletic Conference’s Western divi- and seniors, if we were to make the As a result of three Rock errors in Rock pitcher Jenna Frieling held Gan- Rocket Staff Writer sion. playoffs,” sophomore cleanup hitter the second inning, the Golden Knights non down for much of the game. In order to get into the conference Meghan McHenry said. “It has been a loaded the bases and converted on its The Rock rallied in the fourth in- The Gannon University softball playoff bracket for the first time since goal of ours for a long time.” opportunity scoring five runs. ning when Laura Campbell drove in team used good pitching and timely 1984, the Rock must win all four re- In the first game, the Rock had a Gannon scored three runs in the McHenry with a single. hitting on Wednesday, something that maining conference games against Cali- chance to take the lead in the first in- third, one in the fourth and two in However, the Rock left runners on the Slippery Rock University softball fornia (10-6 PSAC West) and Indiana ning, but squandered an opportunity. the fifth, while the Rock only had one base in the three remaining innings. team has not gotten much of a number (9-6 PSAC West), and hope for Cal to With one out, Andrea Murdock baserunner after the first inning. “Obviously we need to score runs of times this season. lose all four of its remaining games. singled and advanced to second on a Lisa Getgen was the losing pitcher and win, but at the same time I don’t In doing so, the Golden Knights If that were to happen, the Rock stolen base. Stacey Rhoades was hit by for the Rock, falling to 6-4 on the know if it’s so much that we are feeling swept a doubleheader from SRU, 11-0 would own the tiebreaker because of a pitch, putting two runners on base. season. pressure,” McHenry said. and 5-1, on Wednesday. its doubleheader sweep of the Vulcans However, the Golden Knight pitcher It was much of the same for SRU in SRU travels to California today for a After the two losses, the Rock fell in the teams’ first meeting. got out of a jam when she struck out the nightcap as the Rock was held to a twinbill against the Vulcans. The Rock to 20-20 overall with the losses and “I know it would mean a lot to every- McHenry and forced Niki Banner to single run. used late-inning magic to sweep Cal the remains 6-10 in the Pennsylvania State one on the team, as well as our coaches pop out to end the inning. After falling behind 2-0 in the first, first time the two teams played.

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n n Sports Page B-3 The Rocket Friday, April 28, 2006 Exit Falls q Continued from PAGE B-1 q Continued from PAGE B-1 they lost an opening round match women as they pulled two of the freshman Lara Rizzi said. “We are in the PSAC Championships. three matches. all going to hopefully grow with point in the season, hopefully, we can figure that out.” got cut in January, the Rock of- The Rock Meredith experience.” Shippensburg pitcher Matt Wright, whom Messer said ficially ends the men’s program dropped its first said that he This weekend, the women will he recruited last year, tossed a four-hitter in the first game this weekend with the PSAC playoff match " Kayla Blackburn is looking send three players to the PSAC and Ross Buckwalter held SRU to seven hits through five Individual Championships in against Blooms- forward to Individual Championships. innings in the second game. Bloomsburg. burg, 5-2. The is going in fourth, next season, Blackburn, Rizzi and freshman Relief pitcher Brian Boylan was tagged with loss after The Rock sends its top three Rock was sched- but I think she has especially Sara Karagianis will represent facing four batters and giving up three runs. SRU reliever singles players and one doubles uled to play considering the Rock. Tom Turnbull picked up the win when center fielder J.D. team to the championships, Kutztown on a chance to win that next “Kayla Blackburn is going in Lowry singled in Herman from third base with a base-hit which will be held Friday and Saturday, but the whole thing. " year’s team fourth,” Meredith said, “but I to center field. Saturday. The team of Crossley the match was will primar- think she has a chance to win the “Just hit it hard somewhere,” Lowry said of what was and Shosky will compete as a cancelled due to -- Matt Meredith ily consist whole thing.” going through his head with Herman and Chris Tolliver doubles team and it will be their rain. In the loss -- Tennis coach of freshmen Meredith also added that over- in scoring position. “Or hit it somewhere that the runner first time as a tandem. to Bloomsburg, and sopho- all these two teams were the best could tag up.” As for the women, the team’s the doubles re- mores. teams he has ever coached. Thanks to Lowry’s clutch hit, the Rock kept pace with last match was last Friday when mained a strong point for the “We are all so new to the team,” California, Pa., (29-16, 13-3) for the division lead. The two teams meet today at Falconi Field in Washington, Pa., at 1 p.m. before closing out their four-game series Saturday at Draft Jack Critchfield Park. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. q Continued from PAGE B-1 Take one of the above teams’ As for the other big name in the 2005 season, in drafting White, first rounder and a proven starter draft, quarterback Vince Young, the team will at least have another Bulluck, two opponents he’ll face that would be able to help imme- heralded as the next coming of back to allow Duce Staley to be- twice a year if he joins the Texans diately. After signing Drew Brees, Michael Vick (I’ve always won- come even more comfortable in in the AFC South, don’t either. the Saints have no real needs dered why anybody would want his role as captain of the team’s While we’re here, I’d also like at any offensive skill positions. to be considered the next coming injured list. to point out just how egregious Look for them to take offensive of the most overrated player since If White is gone, look for the Bush’s red zone lateral was in tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson at Brian Bosworth) has been falling Steelers to draft a wide receiver the first half of the Rose Bowl. No. 2. on draft boards since the nation after the departure of Antwaan Has there ever been such a bone- At No.3, I can’t see the Titans collectively found out that, well, Randle El to the Washington headed play in a championship passing on Leinart. And with he ain’t no smart feller. Redskins, who joined the long list game that’s been more over- Steve McNair seemingly on the Young’s score of six on the of players who have cashed in on looked? It’s as if people said, “Eh, way out of Nashville, Leinart Wonderlic test hurt his chances a big payday after a nice showing he won the Heisman, whatever.” would start immediately. of cracking the top five. The Raid- in the Super Bowl (see Desmond They lost by three points people! The Jets draft fourth. If North ers don’t mind, just look at some Howard). In the end, Reggie Bush is the Carolina State defensive end of the players they have on their Nate Washington, Cedrick Wil- DirecTV satellite dish placed Mario Williams isn’t snapped team right now. They’ll take him son and Quincy Morgan will haul atop the dilapidated 15-by 50-foot up by the Saints with the second at seven. in a few balls throughout the trailer that is the Houston Texans. pick, the Jets will make him the As for local interest, the Steel- year, but they’re all mediocre at It’s nice for a while, but it’s not future of the franchise, while try- ers, after winning February’s best. Miami’s Sinorice Moss or the best way you could have spent ing to figure out what to do with Super Bowl XL, will pick at 32. Florida’s Chad Jackson would the money. the aging Curtis Martin and the USC running back LenDale certainly fit the bill and be able My solution to this mess: trade quarterback chaos that includes White, who recently tore a ham- to start right away opposite Hines the pick. The Titans, Jets, Packers, Patrick Ramsey and Chad Pen- string, could fall to the Steelers. Ward. 49ers and Raiders are all in the nington. White (6-2, 235 lbs.), a power Baseball’s only a tenth of the top ten and have either a need at The Packers, yet another team back who many see as Jerome way through and there are still quarterback or running back (or that needs help at almost every Bettis version 2.0, would probably 83 weeks of NBA Playoffs left; in both) that either Bush or USC position, will shore up its weak see time behind Willie Parker other words, as a fan of American JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET quarterback Matt Leinart would corps of linebackers with Ohio in the Steelers backfield. Or, if sports, you have no excuse to not Pitcher Josh Rape pitches a ball in a complete game shutout against West help. State ‘backer A.J. Hawk. Parker somehow duplicates his be watching ESPN all weekend. Liberty State Wednesday.

S Scoreboard compiled by COREBOARD Caleb Pardick/The Rocket Baseball Softball Track Tennis (W) What’s On Tap 2006 Baseball Standings 2006 Softball Standings Results: 2005-06 Tennis Standings Friday, April 28 West Division PSAC Overall West Division PSAC Overall Saturday, April 22 West Division PSAC Overall California 13-3 29-16 Lock Haven 16-0 39-3 California 4-0 17-8 Slippery Rock 13-3 31-15 California 10-6 20-12 IUP Invitational Slippery Rock 3-1 14-7 Baseball at California (at Washington, PA) 1 p.m. Shippensburg 10-6 27-21 Indiana 9-6 18-16 Clarion 2-2 11-9 Shippensburg 1-3 4-7 Clarion 6-10 13-29 Slippery Rock 4-8 20-20 Softball at California 2:30 p.m. Indiana 3-13 10-37 Edinboro 3-9 12-22 Heather Kozuchowsky - Indiana 0-4 1-7 Lock Haven 3-13 12-32 Clarion 1-11 1-27 achieved provisional qualifying Tennis PSAC Individual Championships All Day standards for the NCAA Division East Division PSAC Overall Bloomsburg 4-0 15-3 East Division PSAC Overall East Division PSAC Overall II outdoor national champion- Track Penn Relays All Day West Chester 13-3 29-13 Shippensburg 15-5 34-14 ships in shot put with her throw Kutztown 3-1 9-3 Kutztown 12-4 33-11 Bloomsburg 16-6 33-13 of 45-.75 Millersville 1-2 2-5 Saturday, April 29 Mansfield 8-8 28-18 Kutztown 13-7 25-12 E.Stroudsburg 0-3 4-10 Millersville 0-2 0-13 E. Stroudsburg 5-11 25-20 Millersville 10-10 27-17 Amber Moore -achieved provi- Softball INDIANA (PA) 1 p.m. Millersville 5-11 18-25 E.Stroudsburg 9-11 25-22 sional qualifying standards for Results: Bloomsburg 5-11 11-30 Mansfield 6-14 20-19 the NCAA Division II outdoor na- Baseball CALIFORNIA (PA) 4 p.m. West Chester 3-19 20-26 tional championships in javelin Friday, April 21 with her throw of 134-5 Track Penn Relays All Day Results: PSAC Team Championships Results: Women's 4x100 Relay Team - Track Sparky Adams Invitational All Day Finished in first place with a time Semifinals Wednesday, April 26 Wednesday, April 26 of 48.56 Tennis PSAC Individual Championships All Day SRU 2 at Bloomsburg 5 West Liberty State 4 at SRU 11 Gannon 11 at SRU 0 Calista Shoaff - achieved pro- Sunday, April 30 (1st game) (1st game) visional qualifying standards for the NCAA Division II outdoor Tennis (M) West Liberty State 0 at SRU 10 Gannon 5 at SRU 1 natonal championships and fin- Baseball at Mansfield 1 p.m. (2nd game) (2nd game) ished first in the women's javelin with a throw of 142-4 2005-06 Tennis Standings Monday, May 1

PSAC Overall Monday, April 24 Tuesday, April 25 No Games Scheduled Kutztown 5-0 12-1 Shippensburg 5 at SRU 1 SRU at Alderson-Broaddus Water Polo (W) Millersville 4-1 6-4 (1st game) (Cancelled) Bloomsburg 3-2 3-11 Slippery Rock 2-3 6-11 Tuesday, May 2 Shippensburg 6 at SRU 7 Saturday, April 22 Results: E. Stroudsburg 0-4 3-11 West Chester 0-4 1-9 (2nd game) No Games Scheduled SRU 10 at Clarion 0 CWPA (1st game) Western Division Results: Friday, April 21 Tournament Wednesday, May 3 SRU 9 at Clarion 1 Wednesday, April 26 SRU 0 at Shippensburg 4 (2nd game) Grove City 6 at SRU 3 (1st game) Sunday, April 23 No Games Scheduled Friday, April 21 SRU 7 at Shippensburg 1 SRU 4 at Mercyhurst 5 Thursday, May 4 (2nd game) SRU 0 at Edinboro 3 Friday, April 21 (1st game) Goals: Brunner, Campbell, PSAC Team Championships Choike, Sanford Track PSAC Championships All Day SRU 0 at Edinboro 2 SRU 0 at Kutztown 8 SRU Offensive Statistics (2nd game) Baseball PSAC Tournament TBA (Through games of 4/23) SRU at Bloomsburg (Cancelled) Saturday, April 22 Women's Tennis NCAA Regional Tournament TBA SRU Team Leaders Player AVG H HR RBI (Through games of 4/23) SRU 5 at Gannon 4 Michalek .408 20 0 11 Butch .400 60 0 24 Batting Goals: Campbell (3), Choike, BIG NUMBER Schickling .380 57 3 40 AVG: McHenry (.355) Sanford Dillon .371 43 4 28 SLG: McHenry (.645) Gonos .353 49 2 31 OBP: Rhoades (.400) Smith .348 8 0 4 H: McHenry (39) SRU 2 at Indiana 11 171 Herman .347 42 1 25 HR: McHenry (9) No wonder the Rock baseball team is currently sitting atop the PSAC Eimiller .343 35 1 27 RBI: McHenry (34) Goals: Campbell, Choike Lowry .342 39 0 16 R: Rhoades (25) Western Division standings alongside California (PA). The Rock has Tolliver .339 43 4 30 SRU finished its final season surrendered just 171 total runs in their 46 games this year, best in the B. Wilson .259 29 3 20 Pitching with a 16-17-1 record. PSAC. Of those 171, just 136 (79.5%) are earned. Thanks to a .958 T. Wilson .238 5 0 4 ERA: Frieling (2.65) Ehrenberg .194 7 0 3 IP: Frieling (103) fielding percentage (2nd in PSAC) and 30 twin-killings (5th), the Rock K: Frieling (68) has clinched its first PSAC playoff berth since 2003.

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Page B-4 n The Rocket n Friday, April 28, 2006 Arts & Entertainment National rock act invades SRU

By Taylor Gall “The Silence in Black and White.” professionally, since we picked up Rocket Staff Writer They finished their second album, “If instruments,” Bucciarelli said. Only You Were Lonely,” and released While the band has only released Emo/post-hardcore band Haw- it in March 2006. their first album in 2004 and their sec- thorne Heights performed Monday The group said it tried to hold onto ond album in 2006, they have actually night at the Robert N. Abersold Stu- the same elements that made its first been around for quite some time. dent Recreational Center of Slippery album such a success. “Contrary to what a lot of people Rock University during the university’s “We’ve grown a little. That’s just think, we’ve all been doing this for annual spring concert. natural,” Bucciarelli said. “We tried to ten years,” Woodruff said. “I’d like to Hawthorne Heights was formed remain true from what we did on the hang onto some longevity. We’ve been in Dayton, Ohio in June 2001, and first album, and take it to the second. around for three years now. Another consists of five band members, such Everything we liked we did again, and three or four or five, or however more, as vocalist/guitarist J.T. Woodruff, everything we didn’t like we left out.” would be great.” bassist Matt Ridenour, drummer Eron The group’s newly acclaimed star- Bucciarelli said fan support is one Bucciarelli and guitarists Casey Calvert dom hasn’t changed the band mem- aspect that helps them enjoy perform- and Micah Carli. bers. They are thrilled about their ing. Unlike many other rock bands, success, but they remain humble and “We really appreciate our fans,” Buc- Hawthorne Heights has only three are still star-struck at times. ciarelli said. “They’re really supportive, guitarists, which sets them apart from “My favorite part about this is that I so loyal. They’re just awesome.” other bands and allows for unique live don’t have to work at a gas station or Sophomore Shea Lydon said she guitar harmonies and riffs. a pizza place,” Woodruff said. saw Hawthorne Heights perform at a The Pittsburgh-based band, School Ridenour said the band hasn’t got- concert in Pittsburgh, but came back of Athens, and Asleep, a band from ten the full taste of stardom yet, but for a second round. Youngstown, Ohio, opened the show they are anxious for the future. “They have powerful, emotional at 7:30 p.m. “We haven’t really met any cool words reinforced with screaming back “Opening bands can be a real crap celebrities yet,” Ridenour joked. “We up vocals,” Lydon said. “They’re so dif- shoot,” Bucciarelli said, “but these saw Busta Rhymes in an airport re- ferent from other pop-rock vocalists. guys are awesome.” cently, and we get to meet Conan It’s getting a lot of people back into “Both openers were really dynamic,” O’Brien in a few days. So, that’s pretty rock music. “ junior Si Lewis said. “It was a very good cool.” The group played a full set of music inter-mixing of genres.” One question the band is often from both of its albums including the During the opening performances, asked is how it got its name, “Haw- songs, “We are so Last Year,” “Saying Hawthorne Heights spent time in the thorne Heights.” It was rumored that Sorry” and “Breathing in Sequence,” private gymnasium of the recreational Hawthorne is a reference to author Na- which has only been played live on two center where they played basketball, thaniel Hawthorne, and that Heights previous occasions. ate pizza and goofed around. Overall, is a reference to transcendentalism. Hawthorne Heights ended the show they seemed happy to be at SRU. The band confirmed this explanation with the hit single, “Ohio is for Lov- “We’ve never been here. College holds no truth. ers.” The crowd went wild as Wood- shows are so much different. We al- “That was just something we made ruff held the microphone out for the ways have a good time,” Woodruff up to sound intelligent,” Bucciarelli audience to sing the chorus. At the said. said with a laugh. Making it big has end of the concert, fans were invited JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET Hawthorne Heights first arrived on always been a lifelong dream of the to meet the band and have shirts and Vocalist/Guitarist J.T. Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights talks to the audience during the concert in the ARC Monday night. the scene with its hit single, “Ohio band. other items autographed. is for Lovers,” from the 2004 album, “We have always wanted to play Millennials Play tells horrors of Holocaust By Steph Sherer of pop Rocket Staff Writer Slippery Rock University’s theatre de- partment hosted “Rosenstrasse,” a reen- actment of a street protest against the Nazi culture Party in World War II, Wednesday. The production is directed by assistant pro- fessor Laura Smiley is a Terry Lawrence production. The play takes place in 1943, during the Third Reich, in Berlin. “History needs to be told,” Smiley said. “People need to know what happened. This was one of the only successful peace- ful protests against the Nazis.” The performance opens with a slide show of pictures from the Nazi concentra- tion camps. The images display how the Jewish people were treated. The photos of piles of bodies and unhealthy living conditions of the camps are shown to set the seriousness of the event. Thousands of victims of the Gestapo are sent to Rosenstrasse. The Jewish people were waiting to be sent to death camps. The play focuses on a group of German women who protested on the streets after their Jewish husbands were arrested by the Nazis. However, the wives were not ar- rested because they were not Jewish. The women demanded them to release their spouses. They shout repeatedly, “Give us our husbands back!” The wives are played by Erin Berger as “Lise”, Andrea Carlin as “Anna”, Emily JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET Lise Argonov (Erin Berger) talks to Sergeant (Casey Reiland) at Rosentrasse, trying to convince him to let Ludwig as “Katerina”, Shari Mastalski her see her Jewish husband. JARED URSTA/THE ROCKET as “Baroness Schumann” and Bethany William Strauss lectured on the new collegiate "Millennial" generation in Swope Musical Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday. Vahabzadeh as “Sophie”. The cast also pressures they received regarding divorce, makeup; Elizabeth Lash, project operator; includes Laura Allen, Eric Blackstock, and risked being arrested and killed. Dan Bowden, lighting board operator; Nick Ciesielski, Mike D’Alesio, Randi Many of the women lost their jobs, but Pat Passewitz, sound board operator; and •William Strauss is an author, historian, Gartner, Casey Reiland, Rikki Stupka and the protesters clung to their loves to the Matt McNear, sound assistant. playwright, theater director, and lecturer. Dennis Whalen. end and never lost hope. The artistic staff included Braden “It’s amazing knowing it’s a true story The women triumphed over the Third Blauser, scenic design; Gordon R. •He often lectures on topics, such as the new and I’m portraying a real person,” Carlin Reich. The protestors’ determination Phetteplace, lighting design; Amanda youth culture, generational marketing, gen- said. ended in 17,000 men being released and Armor, costume design; Katie Erskine, as- erations in the workplace and the new mood Although their protest was peaceful, saved from being sent to the concentra- sistant costume design; Nicholas Quinn, that is resulting from the aging of today's gen- the women wouldn’t be at peace until tion camps. This event marks one of the sound design; Casey Hughes, properties eration into a new phase of life. their husbands were set free. Many others largest peaceful protests during the Nazi master and John Pivetz technical direc- joined the group of women and protested dictatorship. tor. • In 1981, Strauss co-founded the Capitol outside for a week. They never gave up, “I’m glad to be a part of a show that “The play was a real eye opener,” stu- Steps, a political satire group. The Capitol even after the way they were treated. The gives tribute to something so valuable. dent Katie Boburczak said. “I would en- Steps have appeared numerous times off- women were scrutinized and ridiculed for I hope people recognize the importance courage anyone who hasn’t seen the play Broadway, often with Strauss in the cast. their actions, but never left Rosenstrasse, of the protest at Rosenstrasse,” Brauner to go.” even after an air raid. said. “Rosenstrasse” continues tonight and •Strauss is the co-author of ten books. With “As long as what we love is here, noth- The production crew included: Stepha- Saturday at 8 p.m. There is a matinee Neil Howe, Strauss has written five books ing can keep us away,” said one of the nie Brauner, stage manager; Samantha show at 2 p.m. on Sunday. All perfor- about generational history. The two most wives. Lee and Alex McNeill, assistant stage mances are held in Miller Auditorium. recent Strauss-Howe books are about the Mil- The German rule at the time for those managers; Jacob McKinney, props; Katie Tickets for the public are $5, $3 with an lennial Generation and Generation X. married to a Jewish person was to get a Erskine, Mickey Cruikshank, Travis SRU ID. The play is part of SRU’s Kalei- divorce. All of the women overcame the Bell and Nicholas Queen, costumes and doscope arts festival.

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Page B-5 n The Rocket n Friday, April 28, 2006 Arts & Entertainment For your viewing pleasure... Woody Allen's latest fi lm a hit Shaggy Dog, The Rated PG Sentinel, The Now Showing 1 hr. 39 min. Rated PG-13 By Seth Pardick films, I failed to even hear about the film’s exis- Showtime: 7:10 1 hr. 48 min. Showtimes: 1:30, Rocket Staff Writer tence until its screenplay was nominated for an She's The Man 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 Academy Award. Rated PG-13 Most discussions attempting to identify the Recently released DVD, “Match Point” is easily 1 hr. 45 min. Silent Hill Showtime: 4:45 Rated R best American directors usually pinpoint the Allen’s best work in nearly two decades. While 2 hr. 0 min. usual suspects fairly quickly: John Ford, Orson the film’s plot immediately recalls “Crimes and Guthrie V For Vendetta Showtimes: 1:20, Welles, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Billy Misdemeanors” and “Hannah and Her Sisters,” Rated R 4:30, 7:25, 10:10 2 hr. 12 min. Wilder, and Francis Ford Coppola. we get the sense that Woody is working far from Theatre Showtime: 7:05 Stick It Despite the numerous achievements of each his comfort zone. But, this is not a bad thing Rated PG-13 individual on this list, a recount should be at all. 1 hr. 45 min. Grove City, PA Showtimes: 12:30, demanded. Woody Allen should rightfully be First of all, the film is shot in London and fea- 2:50,5:20, 7:45, 10:05 included on any such list, simply because his tures an entire British cast, save for the excellent Benchwarmers, The body of work is perhaps the most enviable, in Scarlett Johansson. Allen has primarily shot his Rated PG-13 United 93 Rated R terms of consistency and overall quality, of any films in New York and has emphasized location 1 hr. 25 min. Showtime: 7:00 2 hr. 1 min. in the history of American film. to add depth to his characters and their respec- Regal Moraine Showtimes: 1:35, For roughly the past 15 years, however, Woody tive stories. Inside Man 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 Allen’s stature as a filmmaker has considerably Second, Allen usually gives himself a fairly sub- Rated R Pointe 2 hr. 9 min. Wild, The dwindled. Some rather sadistic critics are quick stantial part in his films. His neurotic screen per- Showtime: 9:00 Rated G to dismiss his new films by derisively classifying sona is so well known that, even when the subject 1 hr. 25 min. Cinema 10 Showtimes: 12:40, them as “Woody Allen Films,” as if Allen has matter is rather serious, his on-screen appearance 3:05, 5:00, 7:05 been consistently directing and releasing the inevitably lightens the mood. Woody, however, Butler, PA kind of assembly line dross that passes for film- is nowhere to be found in “Match Point.” making these days. Although he is an accomplished actor in his Clearview Mall Looking back over his nearly 40 years as a own right, his absence here is essential to the Akeelah And The Bee director, one can immediately see that this ersatz film’s success precisely because the light mo- Cinemas Rated PG genre is problematic because, if for no other ments his characters inspire are missing, allowing 1 hr. 52 min. reason, Allen has been one of the most versatile the film to quietly build an unsettling relentless- Butler, PA Showtimes: 1:25, directors of his time. ness that never lets up until the final shot. 4:20, 7:15, 9:45 Allen single-handedly brought back the mad- Like all great directors, Allen tells the story Benchwarmers, The cap humor of early screen comedians, humor with his camera, relying on the dialogue only Eight Below Rated PG-13 Top 5 Movies that was forgotten after being replaced by the to fill in the blanks. We see exactly where the Rated PG 1 hr. 25 min. 1 hr. 52 min. Showtimes: 1:00, screwball comedies of the 1930s and 40s. relationship between Johansson’s and Jonathan Showtime: 5:05 3:15, 5:30, 7:40, 9:35 In the late 1970s, Allen’s work reached a Rhys Meyers’ characters will eventually find itself 1. Silent Hill critical and popular apex. In 1977, “Annie Hall” long before they broach the subject. The impor- Hills Have Eyes, The Failure To Launch Rated R Rated PG-13 put Allen on Hollywood’s A-list by winning Best tance and unpredictability of luck is emphasized 1 hr. 45 min. 1 hr. 36 min. 2. Scary Movie 4 Picture. His work on the film also won him the throughout the movie. The characters are will- Showtime: 5:00 Showtime: 9:30 Academy Award for Best Director. ing to manipulate one another for a variety of Larry The Cable Guy: Ice Age: The During what I’ll call his “forgotten” period, reasons. The viewer, meanwhile, is forced to Health Inspector Meltdown 3. TheSentinel Allen made a number of very good, if under- question his or her motives for sympathizing Rated PG-13 Rated PG stated, films. “Sweet and Lowdown” (1999), for with characters whose motives reflect, if nothing 1 hr. 29 min. 1 hr. 30 min. Showtime: 7:20 Showtimes: 12:50, instance, features Sean Penn as a guitar-playing else, his or her own moral collapse. 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:40 4. Ice Age: The Meltdown low-life in one of the quirkiest, and best, roles of In the end, Allen’s assessment of relationships Pink Panther, The his career. Likewise, 1995’s “Mighty Aphrodite” is thoughtful, penetrating and delicately devastat- Rated PG RV 1 hr. 32 min. Rated PG 5. The Wild features Mira Sorvino in a performance that es- ing in its insistence that human relationships are Showtime: 5:10 1 hr. 38 min. sentially carries the entire film. essentially driven in equal parts by coincidence, Showtimes: 12:35, Although Allen’s latest film, “Match Point,” egotism and the belief that surreptitiousness is Producers, The 2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 9:55 Rated PG-13 received glowing reviews from a wide variety of preferable to sincerity. “Match Point” is, in fact, 1 hr. 45 min. Scary Movie 4 critics, it was generally ignored by the public, one of the best films of Woody Allen’s magnifi- Showtime: 7:00 Rated PG-13 1 hr. 23 min. much like his films have been since the early cent, albeit under-appreciated, career. Showtimes: 1:10, 1990s. Although a lifelong fan of Woody Allen’s 3:20, 5:25, 7:50, 10:00 For your listening pleasure... News & Notes: Download Now: - Rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested Tuesday, May 2: Wednesday evening at London's Heathrow Ghostface Killah Feat. 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Page B-7 n The Rocket n Friday, April 28, 2006 Life Geeks go toe-to-toe on Boot Camp doing itself a disservice by headlines by releasing a set spyware and viruses cause major Bitter Bytes making computers that could of instructions that let Mac headaches and hinder produc- Brandon not run Windows. It is com- owners use Boot Camp to add tivity. These problems occur Himes mon knowledge that many yet a third operating system, whether you are emulating Win- Windows users loathe using Linux, to their machine. dows, running Windows through Apple, maker of Macintosh Macs because of differences I think this is the most ex- Boot Camp or using Windows computers, recently released in the two operating systems. I citing development yet. This on a real PC. Those who do not a beta version of a product did not have any idea just how truly signals the breaking possess the technical savvy to deal called Boot Camp, which al- much people hate the Mac down of historical operating with such issues invest a large deal lows the Microsoft Windows operating system until I wrote system boundaries. Macs can of time and money into resolving operating system to run on a column titled “Macs make now run any of the three major them. Macintosh hardware. This pretty paperweights.” operating systems. Users now In addition, for business users generated shock and awe The outpour of responses have the most freedom to who occasionally need to run one amongst devout Mac users in support of Mac hatred was choose any operating system or two Windows programs, Boot as well as cries of “hallelujah” overwhelming. Not only do they like. They’ll probably Camp is not the answer. For this from the Windows users of people not buy Macs because want to buy a real mouse, by purpose, emulation software such the world. they are more expensive, they real I mean one that has two as Virtual PC is just fine, unless Apples beta release comes don’t buy them because they buttons. I can’t imagine using ILLUSTRATION BY NATHAN COLLINS / THE ROCKET the Windows software being used in the wake of a contest held absolutely hate the Mac oper- Windows or Linux without is unbearably slow. by Colin Nederkoorn, who ating system. that feature. Well, that’s not ware natively versus using emula- Another reason to use emula- challenged participants to I agree with the masses. The exactly fair. I can’t imagine Wired Wisdom tion is that there is a translator tion is that the user is required find a way to run Windows on Mac operating system just using any operating system Dan between Windows and the Mac to reboot to run Windows. While a Macintosh computer. The rubs me the wrong way. It’s without using the second but- Klein which slows things down dra- this may seem like a minor in- contest was inspired Apple’s not that I just love Windows, ton. That’s one reason I hate matically. convenience for a home user, to move to an Intel processor, I don’t. I can use Linux just Mac so badly. Currently, the only Macs that a business it means valuable time the same processor used in fine, even though it is differ- My geek counterpart, Dan, Disclaimer: Let me get this out can run Windows through Boot wasted switching between oper- computers that run Windows. ent from Windows. Windows as a Mac user will probably of the way first off. I’m a Mac Camp are Intel-based. This in- ating systems. In addition, most A solution was eventually and Linux make sense to me; find Boot camp offensive. At user. I know that’s not a very pop- cludes the Mac mini, latest iMac emulation software allows you to achieved and posted on the Macs just don’t. the risk of uttering those infa- ular position to take, but I’m not and MacBooks. drag and drop between the Win- contest website OnMac.net. I was thrilled to hear about mous words, Dan is probably ashamed of it. Now don’t get me I am very much in favor of dows environment and the Mac, Shortly after the solution was Boot Camp. Not only is it a thinking, “It’s a sad state of wrong, I’m not “anti-Windows” Boot Camp because it brings a which makes working with both made available to the public, shot in the pills for Apple, affairs when Mac users are or “anti-Microsoft” (in general). I good deal of the stragglers from operating systems seamless. Apple released Boot Camp. but it is plenty useful as well. ditching their clearly superior even toy around with Linux occa- the Windows platform over to As I mentioned before, work- Windows users have long People will have a choice operating system for crappy sionally. However, I enjoy the fact the Mac. When these Windows ing with a very common oper- desired to run their operating about what operating system Windoze.” that my Mac rarely has viruses or users realize that the Mac is very ating system such as Windows system of choice on Macin- they want to run on the Mac He may have a point there, spyware and is an enjoyable piece usable for everyday tasks such as opens up your system to the vi- tosh hardware. Apple com- computer they own. I think but with the masses favoring of eye candy. word processing, surfing the Web ruses and spyware associated with puters have dominated niche that’s how it should be. Even my argument, there’s no way Many in the Mac community and yes, even gaming, they’ll see that operating system (OS). This markets, such as graphics pro- though Mac was forced to I’m going to concede to that thought Boot Camp’s early April what they’ve been missing. Once is another area where emulation cessing and digital video edit- swallow its pride and make a here. release was a cruel April Fool’s these folks switch over and realize has its strengths. Emulation effec- ing, as it is generally accepted Windows solution, it is bene- So this whole saga leaves joke. However, Apple wasn’t pull- that the Mac is more than a shiny tively creates a sandbox where the that they perform better than ficial to them too because now me wondering just one thing: ing anyone’s leg. They were seri- paperweight (as a certain Rocket guest OS can play without taking PCs at such tasks. they will surely sell more com- when will PCs be able to boot ous about running Windows on columnist has described them) over your system and possibly Macintoshs are also seen as puters to an audience that has any operating system like Intel Macs. they will become true believers. causing damage. desirable for their visually ap- historically been neglected. Macs? PCs can already boot Apple’s introduction of soft- One of the few negative issues The future of the Mac is look- pealing case design and large, The newest development in Linux, so it isn’t that PCs are ware that allows Intel-based Macs surrounding Boot Camp is the ing as bright as ever with Ap- crisp displays. These ameni- what has become a media saga tied to a proprietary operat- to run Windows—called “Boot fact that you are indeed running ple’s latest endeavor into the PC ties have always come at a of Boot Camp is the ability ing system as pre-Intel Macs Camp”—is a good thing for the bona fide Windows. And along world. While many nay-sayers will price greater than common to run Linux on Macintosh were. What are we waiting Mac community. It allows those with Windows comes a whole see this as just another move by computer systems. However, hardware. After Mac usurped for here hardware folks? Oh, who desire to switch from Win- host of problems experienced by Apple to become like the PC mar- for some users the extra cost the original Windows on Mac right! I almost forgot: no one dows the option to run their those poor users. ket, I say this is just the beginning is justified. solution by releasing Boot in their right mind wants Mac Windows programs natively. The As many Windows users ex- of many good things to come. I always knew that Mac was Camp, OnMac.net stayed in on their PC anyway. difference between running soft- perience on a day-to-day basis, Boot Camp: it’s a good thing.

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By Caleb Pardick night forced many participants into the out my head is a good shape,” he said. “It’s Rocket Staff Writer field house in the early morning hours all about the shape of the head. Honestly, Sunday. I don’t think it looks bad. A Tacoma, Wash., colorectal surgeon Sallmen said concerns about the weather Shotwell said getting his head shaved for set out in 1985 to raise a few dollars for are always on the minds of organizers trying charity was a friend's idea. his local American Cancer Society (ACS) to schedule an outdoor event in the spring He also said he has no regrets. office. in Western Pennsylvania. “I would certainly consider doing it again Dr. Gordy Klatt came up with an idea “The weather is always going to be un- if I thought people would pay me to do it,” he thought would generate a lot of money predictable, but we just try to prepare so he said. in a relatively short period of time: walk- if it does get bad we’re not in trouble,” After cancer took the lives of two of ing. Klatt took a day in May and began his she said. Shotwell’s friends, he said he felt a need to makeshift fundraiser with a single step. For The event began on Saturday and ended start taking a more active role in the Relay 24 hours, he trudged around the track at on Sunday. For Life event. Baker Stadium at the University of Puget In all, the 430 participants who made Frank Pugliese, a biology professor at Sound in Tacoma, totaling more than 83 up the 34 teams generated a total of SRU for 32 years and colleague of Shot- miles. Friends and family paid Klatt $25 to $15,494.22 for the ACS. well, died in September 2002 at the age of walk with him in 30-minute intervals. An option to donate online was also new 59 due to complications from pancreatic Klatt’s gimmick worked. Nearly 300 peo- to the relay. It is an option that Sallmen cancer. ple joined Klatt’s cause, raising $27,000. said she thought helped the cause. More In February 2004, Shotwell’s former stu- And the Relay for Life was born. information is available at www.acsevents. dent, Jeremy Steele, son of Terry and Stacey For yet another year, the relay was back org/srurelay. Steele (both music professors at SRU), died in action on the Slippery Rock University “I was impressed by the online contribu- of colon cancer. Steele was 29. campus last weekend. Shanna Sallmen, tions,” Sallmen said. Shotwell said that dealing with the deaths ACS staff supervisor for SRU’s Relay for The festivities also included an early- of Pugliese and Steele made him feel like he Life, said that she was pleasantly surprised evening tent judging competition, a cancer was unable to help his friends. at the turnout for the event held at Old survivor walk, a late night karaoke contest, “I just how remember how completely Thompson Field. early morning casino games and a volley- helpless I felt,” Shotwell said. “You want “Just seeing everyone continue to walk ball tournament. But one event that stuck to help but you know you can’t. That’s why all night, even when it was raining, to see out in the minds of many participants took this year it made me feel like I was actually the spirit of the relay in all the students, was place Saturday afternoon. doing something and not just standing by my favorite part of the whole thing,” said Mark Shotwell, associate professor of while people I care about are dying.” Sallmen, who was acting as staff supervisor biology at SRU and a member of the or- Shotwell is still accepting contributions for the first time at SRU’s relay. “I even saw ganizing committee for this year’s relay, to the ACS. a few people who must have been walking agreed to have his head shaved to benefit The SGA Bookstore located in the Uni- for 10 or 15 hours.” the ACS. versity Union also chipped in, asking for SUBMITTED PHOTO A thunderstorm in the middle of the “I think it looks pretty good, and it turns donations from patrons checking out. Mark Shotwell, associate professor of biology, grimaces as he loses his locks. Sizzling summer style The end of an era should be simple College Couture Graduation creates mixed emotions among seniors Jill Sarver-Monk "The worst part of graduation will definitely be not being able to walk across the hall or down the stairs to see my best friends anymore." This is my last column of the semester, but I’ll be back next year to tell you all about new trends, fads and faux pas. ~Seth Randall Over the summer while I’m doing all kinds of fabulous things, I trust that you will take some of my suggestions that I am about to impart. Summer is all about carefree, long, hot days, so dress ap- propriately. Lightweight linen, lace, jersey, chiffon and cotton are There are also those students who are longer are in touch after graduation.” the fabrics to pick. somewhere in between these two extremes, Though some plan on staying around Retro-Mod and bohemian are the looks of the year; embrace unsure of their feelings and just going the Slippery Rock or Pittsburgh area, grad- them. My advice: Find grandma’s old Vogue or Woman’s Day she Jumpstart through the motions. They are aware of uation also means a time for some to stray keeps in the attic and read for inspiration. This is the only time graduation, but not fully comprehending far away from the nest they have called in most young women’s lives that mom and grandma know what Yo u r all the changes that will come with it. home for many years. they’re talking about when it comes to your look. Right now, the Summer! “I think the best and worst part of gradu- “To me, graduating is the fact that I will runway is nothing new. It’s all about nostalgia. ation is the same,” communication major be ‘free’,” sport management major Matt Summer Suggestions: I’m giving you a list of summer hair dos Brooke Chase said. Brown said. “I can now get a job that is and don’ts. Don’t fry your hair; leave that to the sun. If you choose With work still to complete, the final an accumulation of the last four years. My to dye your hair during the summer, it is more important than ever weeks for some seniors seem to drag for- plan is to do an internship with the Florida that you invest in color-stay and conditioning products. ever. Along with class work, there are also Collegiate Summer Baseball League in For hair that is lightened, or if it’s a naturally light color, it is best issues that need to be worked out to make Maitland, Florida.” to ask for high volume color rather than bleach, and you need to Part 2 of 3 sure that all the loose ends are tied up If it hasn’t sunk in yet, graduation be- deep condition frequently. If you darken your hair, summer is the before diplomas are finally placed in the comes a full-blown reality when picking up hardest time to have long-lasting color. The water and sun dehy- graduates’ hands. the cap and gown. drates your strands and leaves the cuticle open to damage. By Jess Rupell With each form declaring their plans “I thought to myself, ‘oh my gosh, this is Condition often and buy color-stay products. I’d love to send you Rocket Staff Writer upon graduating, and making sure all their it, I can’t believe I’m finally graduating,’” off in search of a product I recommend, but the fact is they are all credits and requirements are filled, it be- health/physical education major Melissa basically the same. John Frieda products are very popular, but the As the weeks have flown by over the past comes clear that these seniors will soon be (Marco) DeGeorge said. “Then I thought best advice I can give you is to do some comparison-shopping. four years, the final days for graduating on their own without SRU as a guide. about all of the rugby girls and a few others Figure out what treatment your hair needs this summer, then seniors have now arrived. “There are so many last minute things throughout the years and I was like, ‘I’m read the ingredients in expensive products that compare to other For some the time is bittersweet, and the to be done and also too many projects not ready to leave it. It feels like my life is versions to find the best fit for you. Also, don’t forget the smell words of Vitamin C’s “Graduation (Friends to finish,” parks and recreation major just beginning and I want all of you to still test. Sometimes the seductive scent of clean hair is the only style Forever)” have been playing continuously Mandy Hartzell said. “But though gradua- be in it.’ It was just really emotional.” you need. in their heads, a constant reminder that tion leads to freedom, make sure you take With such little time remaining, profes- Try not to be too perfectly coiffed, combed or teased during this chapter in their lives is about to end. advantage of the good things while you still sors want to throw out as much last minute summer. Even if you style your hair, make it look natural. Squirt a Everyone will be going their separate ways have before you’re totally off on your own. advice and knowledge to those who are light hold hair spray in your hands and style with fingers if neces- into the “real world” in about two weeks. Appreciate them, and don’t take anything about to embark on a new journey. sary, but no full-contact aerosol this season. Just make it look easy, It has been an emotional rollercoaster for granted.” “My advice for graduates would be ‘slow even if it wasn’t. for some as they realize that next fall, they Graduation is a time full of somber down,’” theatre professor Rebecca Morrice Before I begin my summer I will leave you with a few ideas of will not be returning to Slippery Rock memories and reminiscing over the years said. “Everyone is in such a hurry these items you absolutely need for this summer. University with many of the people they spent with people who have become like days—to graduate, to find the perfect job, Summer Essentials: have become close to over the years. family. to get married. Life is long and it’s more 1) White dress “The worst part of graduation will defi- Chelsea Buczkowski, a marketing and important to lay a stable groundwork than 2) Vintage originals nitely be not being able to walk across international business double major, said to rush headlong into things. 3) Large beads, oversized bangles and massive earrings the hall or down the stairs to see my best she can’t pick a favorite SRU memory. “I’m not saying to rest on your laurels 4) Capri tights friends anymore,” Seth Randall said. “I don’t think I can answer this,” Buc- or anything like that, but to just stop every 5) Cloth (NOT DENIM!!!) short shorts Others are proudly singing the words zkowski said. “This is a really tough ques- now and then and really evaluate what you 6) Capri, Bermuda or gaucho cuts to Greenday’s “Good Riddance (Time of tion. I can’t think of just one favorite want and what makes you happy,” she said. 7) Peep-toe, platforms, lace ups and over-embellished shoes Your Life),” aching to get out of this place memory, because there were so many good “Probably the best piece of advice I would 8) Leathers, grommets and other shiny finds after years of stressful classes, tests, projects ones over the years.” try to give if anyone would listen is, money 9) Natural waist-cinching looks and final exams. Though a tough time to leave for stu- isn’t everything.” 10) Neutral bases Though sad about leaving behind cer- dents, graduation is not an easy time for As the year comes to a close, and the tain aspects, these graduates-to-be feel as professors, either. remaining time at Slippery Rock Univer- So Ten Minutes Ago – though May 13, 2006 couldn’t come any “Having had them in class as freshman sity becomes a mixture of excitement and sooner. They are excited about beginning and watching them grow academically and sadness, a new beginning is about to start Corduroy is not a summer fabric. Just be- a new phase in their lives. socially until the time they are ready to for those who have made such an impact cause designers sometimes make skirts out of “Though it’s sad knowing there are a lot graduate is most meaningful for me,” said on this campus. corduroy that does not mean it is to be worn of people I have met at the Rock that I may professor John A. Nichols, chairperson of Semisonic summed it up best in their during the summer months. No. You should not never see again,” sport management major the history department. “After knowing song “Closing Time,” when they said, be wearing anything that feels remotely like Matt Boffo said. “I am excited that I will them for four, five or yes, even six years, it’s “Every new beginning comes from some velvet when it’s 90 degrees outside (Slippery never have to sit in a classroom again.” sad to see them go since many times we no other beginning’s end.” Rock won’t see it, but a girl can dream).

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