THE ROCKET Vol. 77. No n IN OUR 77THYEAR S\ RVINC, Till SI.IPPKRY ROCK COMMUNITY World New Rules May Change Use of Nurse Practitioners

By Kelley McFadden practitioner. The written agreement practitioners for prescribing regimens that were relayed while the standing committees in the House and Editor between a Certified Registered Nurse medication and will establish physician was not physically present. Senate will review the proposed in Brief Practitioner and a physician must categories of prescription medication Responsibilities of the physician regulations. The proposed regulations Recently proposed regulations describe the direction provided by the they may not dispense. Nurse include seeingeach patient every third then will be submitted to the could change the use of nurse physician and frequency of contact practitioners will only be permitted to office visit, or at least once a year and Independent Regulatory Review practitioners throughout the state. between the physician and nurse dispense prescription medication for countersigning the nurse practitioner Commission. Mass Suicide The State Board of Nurse Examiners practitioner. patients under the care of physicians. medical regimen on a patient's chart If the proposed regulations pass and the State Board of Medical Nurse practitioners are advanced The nurse practitioner will require within three days. these reviews, they are then published Education and Licensing drafted the practice nurses, have a master's degree direction from the physician to Following the approval of the in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for a Officials today are trying to dis- newregulationsonSeptember9,1994. and are capable of providing mid- diagnose and determine the regulations by the Nurse and Medical public comment period, and following ci na tin- late of the cult leader The proposed regulations will require level care for medical problems such appropriate medical management and boards, the regulations will undergo this period the proposed regulations whose followers apparently com- acollaborativeagreement, which must as eye infections, bronchitis and treatment of patients for the initial an internal review in the Department return to the nurse and medical boards mitted mass suicide in Switzerland be approved by the Medical Board. sexually transmitted diseases. evaluation, provide follow-up of State and in the Office of General for changes. The regulations are sent Wednesday. The agreement will describe the Physicians will also be required to management and treatment of Counsel. to the standing committees and IRRC Forty-eight bodies were found manner that nurse practitioners assist exercise personal direction and regular previously-diagnosed conditions and After the internal review, the for a final review and from there go to Wednesday in the rubble of fires in physicians including listing the review of medical services provided enter a final patient summary into the proposed regulation must endure the Attorney General's office for wo Swiss villages. Two burned functions, medical regimens anddrugs by nurse practitioners. Additional medical record. Within 12 hours, the another regulatory review process in x>dics were also found Tuesday in that may be prescribed by the nurse education will be required for nurse nurse practitioner must report medical the Pcnnsyl vania state legislature. The SEE NURSES. PAGE 7 Canada. The scenes are reminiscent of the Waco, Texas, and Jonestown, Fundraiser Designed to Guyana, cult tragedies. Hill First Convicted Protest Domestic Violence on Clinic Law Special to the Rocket In conjunction with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Former minister Paul Hill, fac- Women's Center and The Russell Wright Fitness Center will join a nationwide ng murder charges in shotgun fundraising campaign benefiting the Ryka ROSE Foundation and its mission slayings at a Florida abortion clinic, to help end violence against women on Oct. 21-26. Wednesday became the first person The Women's Center and the Russell Wright Fitness Center expects to raise convicted under the USA's clinic $1,000 in pledges, with the proceeds helping to support battered women access law. shelters, rape crisis centers and prevention programs to help stop violence Mill, 40, is awaiting trial on state against women. nurder charges that could lead to a According to the American Medical Association, domestic violence is the death sentence. number one cause of injury to women — more than auto accidents, muggings Witnesses testified Hill ambushed and rape combined. Sheri Poe, president and CEO of Ryka Inc., established the loctor John Britton, 69, bodyguard ROSE (Regaining One's Self-Esteem) Foundation because she is a survivor of ames Barrett, 74, and Barrett's wife, rape and subsequent bulimia. une, 68, with a shotgun July 29 at "Through exercises, I was able to break the cycle of bulimia and achieve a he Ladies Center, a Pensacolaabor- Hoi Chang, senior in computer science and mathematics, was recently awarded a scholar- sound body, mind, and spirit, which enabled me to regain my self-esteem and ion clinic. begin to rebuild my life," Poe said. "Unfortunately, there are many survivors ship from Upsilon Pi Epsilon, a national honor fraternity in computer science. Photo by Jessica Guers SEE FUNDRAISER. PAGE 9 Larsen Removed

Rolf Larsen yesterday became New Assistant Vice President Position Recently Filled ie first justice of the Pennsylvania supreme Court to be removed from the university's growing Stewart added that Gregory has a ways to improve the systems. The "as well as in the Bailey Library, )ffice through impeachment. By Kristen Gunter technologies," said Foust. doctorate in instructional materials centers on campus will operate as which is almost fully automated." The state Senate, after six hours Staff Writer According to Foust, the position and "his background experience from they do now, but they will report to Foust said that he hopes the new vice if dabate, found Larsen guilty of was created to keep Slippery Rock Drexel University, which happens to Gregory. president wil] help the university to ine of seven articles of impeach- Slippery Rock University has University on the "cutting edge of be a very high-tech institution, will be Stewart added that Gregory will "take advantage of what's available lent at about 8:25 p.m. recently hired someone to fill the technology and to coordinate all of beneficial to us. Also, his have his own office when he arrives at in technology today and help to He was convicted of making an newly-created position called the the computer centers, media services responsibilities at Drexel University SRU in November, and he will report coordinate the computer systems to mproper contact with Richard assistant vice presidentof information directly to the provost. serve offices and be open to the and telecommunications on campus." This new position will "pull Gilardi, a Pitssburgh attorney who and instructional technologies. Foust said that the technologies on the Stewart stressed the importance of residence halls." Also, Foust said he s a friend of Larsen's, in 1988. But A search committee headed by Dr. SRU campus have "grown as separate together everything we've such a position in keeping the anticipates other developments to e was acquitted of lying to a grand Roy Stewart, Slippery Rock entities" and that the purpose of the done so far in technology university up-to-date in all improve the campus, including the ury about his contacts with Gilardi, University dean of graduate students, new position is to bring them together and telecommunications," technological aspects when he said "investigation into a telephone nd of five other impeachment chose an assistant vice president of under one director. that they were essential "to provide registration system for students." ounts. information and instructional President Robert N. Aebersold said said Aebersold. the best possible education for Foust and Stewart agree that the technologies on Monday. Dr. John that the position is intended "to pull included many of the same ones that students." He said that most new assistant vice president of ('ourtesy of the USA Today and The Gregory, who was chosen out of about together everything we' ve done so far he will encounter at SRU." universities are creating the position information and instructional Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 150 candidates from across the in technology and The responsibilities of the vice to keep the technological technologies will be able to move country, will be leaving his position telecommunications." He added that president of information and advancements current. Slippery Rock University ahead in as Chief Information Officer at Drexel what is needed to take the next step is instructional technologies will be "to Foust feels that Slippery Rock technological improvements to benefit University in Philadelphia to accept direction and leadership. coordinate the campus computer University is ahead in many aspects the entire university. the new position at SRU, said Charles Gregory was chosen, according to centers, media services, library involving technology, adding that Headed by Stewart, the committee ' Inside... Foust, provost and vice president of Stewart, because "he had the best system, learning technologies and almost five miles of fiber-optic cable began advertising nationally for academic affairs. qualifications and had both the telecommunications," said Stewart. have been installed on campus over someone to fill the position in the The position has recently been managerial and technological Also, Gregory will be responsible for the past three years. "This can be seen spring of 1994. Stewart was chosen to created at the university to "coordinate expertise and experience that the keeping the university updated in in the classrooms that have excellent Features and provide leadership instruction for committee felt was necessary." technological aspects by investigating multi-media equipment," said Foust, SEE POSITION, PAGE 13 Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks will be at SRU Monday to offer workshops and reading. SRU Student Receives Scholarship From Z to A — Turkey is fea- By Rajeev Karmacharya treasurer of the Computer Science research project called the "Phoenix tured. Staff Writer See page 4 and Information Systems Club and is Project" conducted by Sam Thangiah. the treasurer of the local chapter of the Chang explained that the Phoenix A Slippery Rock University student Association for Computing Project deals with schoolbus routing. recently received a scholarship from Machinery. The purpose of the research is to Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), a national Sports He has represented Slippery Rock determine the shortest and the most honorary fraternity in computer University in various programming cost-efficient route with the help of Homecoming Weekend: science. contests. He added that although he computers. He reported that the project Tailgate: Yes Alcohol: No Hoi Chang, a senior in computer lost many of the contests, he does not is near completion, and will soon be science and mathematics, won the resent competing. "I like competing ready for use by various organizations. Will SRU extend their winning UPE scholarship for the 1994-95 even if I am not a winner. What matters Chang, who is graduating May Streak agaisnt E. Stroudsburg. academic year. to me is that experience accumulates," 1995, said he hopes to gain admission See page 8 Chang comes from Macao, a said Chang. to a "good" graduate school. He said peninsula in Southeastern Asia. He is "The scholarship came as a big he wants to pursue computer science Finally ... finally finally ... an active member in the SRU chapter surprise," said Chang. He did not as his area of specialization in his SCOKKBOARD Of the UPE. He also serves as the S«C page 9 expect to get the scholarship because graduate studies. students from more than 130 schools According to Deborah Whitfield, Two Accidents were competing. He credits his adviser of the SRU chapter of the adviser's recommendation for the UPE, only 10 UPE scholarships are WeekendWeather Reported award. awarded nationally. Chang said he likes creativity and The scholarship awards $500 state Police have reported that two reasoning and he added, "For me, annually to UPE student members Today's forecast: Sun- accidents occurred in the Slippery Rock area in the past week. mathematics is just like an based on grade point average, shine- and a few clouds. On Saturday, Beth Lancer, indispensable set of omnipotent tools adviser's recommendation, and the High of 71, low 50. Liverpool, IV, pulled into the path of by which all sciences are built." student's statement indicating his/her Shari Lynn Barr, Slippery Rock, on He chose computer science and i.alter objective! Stale Route 173, Lancer was driving mathematics as his majors, because Students have to be juniors with a Saturday: Clouds in- .i 14SS Hoiiimc Grand Am and her he does not like the "uncertainty" that cumulative grade point average of 3.0 crease. High of 72, low 47. view was blocked by an illegally is involved in some other fields. in above, aiul be in the top third of parked vehicle in taint of Subway. He also works part-time at seveiul their class in order to be eligible* for Ian WH traveling south, driving a places on cuinpus. He works as a lab UPE membership. He's bu-a-a-ack! Preacher Paul Stanun, a non-denomina- Sunday: Partly sunny. IS76OidaaBohUe Delta 88, whan h« assistant in various computer labs, High of 70, low 46. vehicle collided wuh Lancer's. Whitfield added that Slippery Rock tional Christian evangelist, returned to campus Tuesday to and he tutors mathematics University has had a local chapter of share his views and interpretation of the Christian Bible. si I OCCIDENTS, PAGE 10 Additionally, he is working on a the UPE since May, Stamm was at SRU last semester, as well. Photo t>y Jessica (Juers EDITORIAL THE ROCKET • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7,1994 » 2 Coffee. L'iearettes and Fascists Questions Asked A nswered (un) By Jennifer M. Coast information we had received which Managing Editor we published in 77?* Rocket. In the September 2 issue. Herb Carlson, There have been some questions director of facilities and planning, said asked of The Rocket concerning the that he expected the ramps to be ready AmeriCorps photograph on the front for use in three weeks. That would page of last week's Rocket. For those have been by September 23. of you who have no idea what the Concerning the emergency problem is, I would like to explain. telephones, Joseph Huba, director of Some people are relating the youth telecommunications, said that he who have their arms raised in expected the phones to be in use by celebration in the photo to Hitler's the end of September. youth in the National Socialist party. Carney did not want to contradict The reason they are doing this is his supervisor (Carlson), but said that because of the well-remembered with these projects, as with all projects, salute of the Nazis: the straight arm sometimes thi ngs happen that set back raised toward the leader. the finish date. This salute is Roman in origin and I then asked Carney about the Spotts was adopted by the Italian fascists bridge, which, in last week's Rocket, and later by the Germans; the meaning he had said should only take two days behind it was originally one of respect of good weather. The bridge has been toward an officer. Unfortunately, it closed since September 26. He said came to mean respect for Hitler, the that the weather has not been good man responsible for what we now enough to work on the bridge. The know as the Holocaust. surface treatment the workers are Editorial As much as the salute reminds us applying requires temperatures of 50 of the atrocities Hitler committed, we degrees or higher and dry weather in can't use our fear to attach that order to set, and those conditions have meaning to the AmeriCorps. not been met. Again, he said that it Accessorize Your Way to Success The youth are raising both arms, should be done by the middle of next not one. Yes, at first glance it does week. By Kclley McFadden stories that are the norm. But even I I'm sorry did I miss something? Was grocery shopping and children, are resemble the Nazi salute, but after I received a very satisfying answer Editor can not remain completely isolated, Marcia Clark also a contestant for the the keys to this motherization process. looking more closely, we should know concerning the Spotts bridge: the so on Monday as I perused the New California beauty pageant? I couldn't The remaking of Clark's image is that it is not. And after reading the weather wasn't cooperating; this I Thejury selection in the impending York Times, I paused to read an article quite connect jewelry and juror an insult to women. I understand article below it, we should have no can understand and accept. O.J. Simpson trial has captured the about the Simpson case. friendliness-is there some prerequisite Clark's willingness to go to any doubt about the photo. media's attention. It's hard to read Were my other questions The story was about the remaking that strong, independent, capable lengths to win a case that she will Both arms are raised by four of the any newspaper without seeing answered? of the lead prosecutor, Marcia Clark. women must also accessorize to be change her image. youth toward each other; both arms headlines regarding the case or watch I found out that something delayed According to the article, Clark had seen as a success. But I can not understand the are raised in celebration after having a news show that doesn' t focus on the the ramp and the emergency phones. appeared grim, angry and as 'coming enduringperception that women must been initiated into the AmeriCorps day by day changes in the most famous The article chronicled the What were these things that caused across too hard and too cold.' be "warm and fuzzy," and that program. (or should I say infamous?) trial in metamorphosis of Clark from the delays? That I didn't find out from MockjurorsinPhoenixgaveseveral professional prosecutor to media professional competence and Haven't we all done something Carney. U.S. history. compliance with fashion trends must recommendations to Clark to make friendly celebrity. A woman that has similar? Haven't we all been excited I wanted to know. I made another Despite the intense mediacoverage, her more juror friendly- maintain her go hand in hand. Men have survived the focus of the country staring straight and proud of ourselves for something phone call. I have been able to avoid being hair better, lighter colored dresses for years without being fashion icons at her, now has to take time out from we've accomplished? This time I talked to Huba, inundated by frivolous and speculative with softer fabrics and more jewelry. and cuddly for the media. her duties to "sell" herself to the media These youths are proud to be a part telecommunications specialist. I asked and the jury. Clark now chats with Yet, consistently women are of AmeriCorps, just as they would be him why the phones were not in use The Rocket reporters and reveals details of her reproached for being too cold and too proud to be a part of the Peace Corps. yet. He told me that they were waiting hard and not feminine enough while 220 Eisenberg Classroom Building life to make her more appealing to the It's right to question something we on vendors that were supplying being successful in their professions. Slippery Rock, PA 16057 public. don't understand, but we also need to different components of the phones (412) 738-2643 The attention that Clark's new find the answers. and the University had to work with It is a sad commentary on the state "flattering" hairstyle has garnered is The fact that we can even raise their schedules. He also said that they Editor Kelley McFadden of equality of the sexes in the U.S. that enough to cause many women to pause these questions should show us the should be installing the actual phones Managing Editor Jennifer M. Coast the lead prosecutor in a court of justice and ponder the reason that professional answer: we belong to a democracy sometime next week. He related that News Editor Rebecca Emberger has to be "motherized." and intellectual competence is not and in a democracy we are allowed they were not prepared to rush the Features Editor Robert L. Smith The article cited a juror consultant enough to satisfy the public and to free speech. work because they wanted to be sure Sports Editor Joseph Hamed that said the motherization of Clark question the fairness of a trial that is that the phones were in good working Assistant Sports Editor Chris Paulitz was necessary since jurors of both supposed to make a judgment based With the knowledge that I have a order before they opened them for Photo Editor Jessica Guers sexes are intimidated by tough women on the evidence— not on the hairstyle right to ask questions, I have a few of use: it is better to solve all the problems Copy Editors Kathleen J. Kuzel, Dana Zuber lawyers. Domestic themes, such as of the prosecutor. my own: before they were opened instead of Business Manager Dwight Allan Chambers Why is the Spotts bridge still having a difficulty during an actual Advertising Manager Boris McLaughlin days to go register to Hr OTE J closed? emergency. Circulation Managers Carmine A. Tedeschi, Chris DiMedio Why is the handicapped ramp not Another satisfactory answer. Huba Advisor Elwood Karwand open for use? was very helpful when I was talking Why are the emergency phones with him. I would like to know why I Don't tit ins ttztt... not operating yet? didn't receive a satisfactory answer Staff For the latter two, we were told that from Carney. Did he not know? Tonia Asel, Melissa Ballard, Mark Campbell, Sean H. Carlin, Christopher Donegan, DO IT TODAY!! they would be finished by the end of Both the phones and the ramp and Christine Dugan, Steven Fisher, Jamie Hopkins, Robert Gerlach II, Stephanie September. What happened? even the bridge concern me as a Gillespie, Mike Grossman, Kimberly Gunter, Kristen Gunter, Mike Julock, Rajeev Since I raised these questions, I student. They should concern every Karmacharya, Tobias Ladhe, Glenn Landis, Tim Konhaus, Nicki O'Connor, Gary decided to try and find out the answers. student—not just those in wheelchairs Phillips, Karen Reed, Robin Saalinger, Heath Shore, Joanna Wanchick ,V\NIA THE LEAGUK OF I contacted Facilities and Planning, or those experiencing an emergency WOMKN VOTERS I AW which is working on these projects, which requires the use of the Editorial Policy and talked with Timothy D. Carney, emergency phones. The editorials published in The Rocket are not necessarily the opinions of the Tuesday, October 11 is the last day assistant director. I asked him when This is our campus. We have a Editorial Board. the three projects would be completed right to ask questions, and we have a The Rocket welcomes student opinions through letters to the editor. The deadline and he informed me that they would right to receive answers. Perhaps if I for letters is 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication in that week's issue. Letters may be to register to vote. published anonymously, but must be submitted with the author's name and telephone be completed by the middle of next had questioned Carney further, I number for verification. Letters should not exceed 400 words. Individuals can pick up a week. would have received a satisfactory The Rocket does not guarantee letters will be printed in their entirety and reserves mail-in registration form at the When I asked him what caused the answer. But should I have to? the right to edit letters due to space constraints, poor taste or libelous information. delay, he related that there was no SEE COFFEE PAGE 3 Slippery Rock Post Office. delay. I reminded him of the STUDENT VOICES What percentage of SRU students practice safe sex?

Jermaine Thomas Michael Naffziger Arsalan Khalid Jai-quline Wiltshire Nancy Paukuch Junior/Sports Management Freshman/Environmental Junior/Information Systems and Sen ivr/Ch em is try Senior/Biology Science Management "I'd say maybe 60 percent "1 think about 50 percent. 1 think "Sixty-five percent. Due to the practice safe sex." "Proa what 1 hear, probably "1 would say 30 percent of the I read that the percentages of scare of AIDS, people are more about 30 percent." freshmen practice safe sex; they S II >s have been going down. aware and take more precau- hardly kiiowjnything; uppci That must mean people are tions. They should be more classmen get smarter." piacticing safer sex." educated." THE ROCK RIDAY, OCTOBER 7. 1994 • * Cheers fnf Sneers By Dwlght Allan Chambers this computer registry,which will possibly speak. While in high school, I attended a set a date for our troops to move out of Haiti] Business Manager increase the employmel of legal Americans, poetry reading held at Gannon University in it could interfere in what they are trying is just another example of the growing Krie, Pennsylvania. F.ven then I enjoyed her to do." • You asked for it, you got it! Sneers to sentiment that the U.l should help others poetry, although I was poetically illiterate and And my question to him and those who everyone who wears shorts in this freezing before making sure thlits own people have ignorant at the time and really could not share his viewpoint is what exactly are our BROUGHT TO Fall weather. enough, or at least a ntiimum, of what they appreciate hertalent. And now that I am slightly troops trying to do? need. less illiterate when it comes poetry, thanks to In some reports, it is explained that the YOU BY • Cheers to the United States' Others are afraid tht if the databases are the SRU English Department, (And no. I'm troops are engaging in combat, while in others Commission on Immigration Reform "cleaned up" the govtnment will have too not brown-nosing), I can better appreciate her it is reported that they are just standing by as TWO BEERS At a press conference Friday, September 30 much information andntrude upon the lives talent. Haitians kill each other If the latter is the case, at the National Press Club, the nine member of American citizens, ordan maintained that I cannot fathom why they are still there if not AND SOME commission, lead by former Texas there would be provisos made to prevent the • Sneers to animal cruelty, but more to prevent bloodshed. COLD congressman. Oops! I mean congresswoman, misuse and abuse of (e registry and that she specifically to two Erie teens who were charged They could be protecting someone, at least Barbara Jordan, gave a breakdown of and hopes that Congress sptids the necessary funds by Erie police with cruelty to animals Friday, the children, whom have been caught in the answered questions about its very necessary to correct the data thais kept by the SSA and September 30. crossfire as their parents fight each other to the and long overdue report recommending, among the INS. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, death. Yes, these same children that we see other thi ngs, that a computer registry be created Especially in thestfimes of high levels of the two accused were among a group of teens crying and bloody on our television screens Alcohol and medicine can affect your to help prevent the 'stealing' of American jobs unemployment acrfss the nation, I am who shot a mixed terrier puppy. Muffin, with and magazine covers daily. by illegal aliens. balance, coordination, and vision. definitely in opposifrn of a system which a MM gun and struck the animal with bricks in This is not to say that I think we should be After drinking or taking medication, "The commission recommends a measured allows, even unintemonally, illegal aliens to a parking lot on August 9. there in the firstplace . But since our troops are don't ride. That's the best strategy for developing a new work "make a run for the bfder" and the jobs across The teens, whose names were not released, there, they could be doing something prescription for your safely. authorization system," said Jordan, who the border which right jlly belong to the people also took turns throwing the animal into the air worthwhile. MOTimCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION explained that the registry is, in the eyes of the indigenous of a certin nation, in this case, and letting her hit the ground, police said. The And since we are on the subject of worth while commission, the most promising option for Americans. puppy, which was not found until 20 hours things, here is something that is not. alleviating fraud in the current verification And when I use he term Americans, this later, then crawled into a nearby shed after the Most people have heard about how the U.S. It's midnight procedure since it will be based on a citizen's includes legal immigrants who have become beating and later died of internal injuries at is buying back weapons from the Haitians. social security number. naturalized citizens who also deserve to be Erie Animal Hospital on August 11. Well, according to Murtha, the weapons being when a sudden How the registry would operate is when employed. Police said at least three others may be turned in are primitive—in other words— someone applies for employment, they would Other recommenJations made in the report charged in connection with the beating death worthless! downpour provide their social security number to the are (1) that citizens who help foreign family of the puppy. Yes, under the leadership of that possibly employer. (The social security number of members cone to thi States be required to sign It disgusts me that man, and youth is no inbred man from Arkansas who now lives up takesyou potential employees is already required, so binding affidavits agreeing to support them, excuse, feels it necessary to destroy anything on the 'Hill,' we are buying useless pieces of by surprise... one can only assume that fraud is prevalent in which will hcpefully keep immigrants from and everything that is weaker than itself, either another country's scrap metal which will the current system.) becoming a r'»ancial burden to the public and, in physical strength or mental capacity. probably end up floating on a garbage barge in Do you know what to do? Take The employer would then contact the (2) to prevdt illegals from receiving most Yes, mankind wasgivenasort of dominance New York. the Motorcycle RiderCourse•. computer registry to verify that the number is public aid, acept immunizations, emergency over the animals because it was allegedly So, in the end, if we continue going in the ' Call 1-800-447-4700. valid and was issued to someone authorized to medical cae, school lunches and child given a more complex brain than any other same direction concerning Haitian policy, V. Motorcycle Safety Foundation work in the United States. nutrition. species, allowing for higher cognitive American lives may end up being lost, we will According to Jordan, "The registry will use functioning. have paid for another country's pollution and COFFEE. FROM PAGE 2 data obtained from the Social Security A Cleers. Gwendolyn Brooks, the Poet This, by the way, is a theory I am seriously the most sickening outcome of all, President Facilities and planning told the Administration (SSA) and the Immigration Laureate ad Pulitzer Prize-winning poet of starting to doubt. But after all, Clinton's popularity rating may go up due to students through The Rocket when and Naturalization Service (INS), although Illinois, ; coming to Slippery Rock I guess I can't ask too much out of the sick obsession Americans have for war. the projects were expected to be the verification database will be linked directly University human beings when they can barely share a completed. Perhaps they should also to neither of these databases because [the The awrd winning poet, who last Spring planet with each other, let alone another A Cheers to the psycho-preacher who tell us what has happened when they commission] is trying to protect privacy." was honord as the National Endowment for species. spoke on campus Tuesday in front of Bailey are not completed by the expected Along with lack of privacy, another concern the Humarties 1994 Lecturer, which happens Library. It seems as if he did something that date. Yes, The Rocket is here to that Jordan has heard from opponents, who to be the ighest award given by the U.S. • Sneers to a Pennsylvania day that people have been trying to do for investigate the news on campus, but include those discrimination suit-filing-at- governmei for intellectual achievement in congressman's views about our troops being decades — bring people from different in issues such as this, we shouldn't every-chance civil libertarians, is one about thehumanies, will read some of her poetry on in Haiti. backrounds, races and cultures together. have to ferret out information. the qual ity of the data mai ntained in the records Monday, ictober 10, at 8 p.m. in Swope At a press conference broadcast on CNN This was not his intended effect, only he and Any news concerning us or our of the SSA and the INS. Music Halloffer free workshops at 9 a.m. and Monday, Representative John Murtha, D-PA the man that lives in his eyebrows knows that, campus should be given to us. Jordan explained how some believe that the 2 p.m. in Nrth Hall and hold a book-signing explained that ifadeadline was set determining but, nevertheless, this was the outcome. How about it, SRU? Can we have information contained in these databases will from 11 a.i. until noon at the SGA Bookstore when our troops pulled out of Haiti, he would And when it comes to unity among the some information? Can we get all our never be sufficient enough to even attempt to in the Unitrsity Union. not support it. human race, with all the differences and questions answered? create the registry. To me, the opponents of This is nt the first time I will be able to her He went on and explained," [If Congress did peculiarities, the end does justify the means.

Election Rules For Fall Elections

1. Number of signatures needed to be placed on the ballot are as stated in the attached 11 sheet. Please call x2755 if you need the numbers. 2. Petitions must be turned in on Thursday, Oct. 13 at noon in room 216 U-U. All Make a Difference Day" petitions must be turned in at this meeting to be placed on the ballot. 3. Campaigning will begin no earlier than 12:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24,1994. Community Service Project 4. All campaign paraphenalia must be removed by 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4,1994. 5. Polling will be Nov. 1 and 2. 6. Polling places will be announced! Saturday, Oct. 22 7 No campaigning whether verbal or written shall be allowed within 50 feet of the polling station. Any such activity will be reported to the Election Committee. Any of the follow- ing shall be considered violations: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1. Willfully destroying or otherwise tampering with campaign paraphenalia of other candidates. 2. Instigating unlawful aots against his/her party or self attempting to cause blame or to be born by another party or candidate. 3. Forging signatures on petitions of any kind. 4. Intentionally making false statements of fact in the course of the campaign. 5. Attempting toblock or in any way interfere with the casting of or tallying of any ballots. 6. Attempting to tell persons in the process of voting how to vote. 8. Advertisements are to be posted only where permitted in respective buildings. Chalking sidewalks are not permitted. No advertisements will be permitted in cafeteria windows. 9. Any harassment of party members will not be tolerated. 10. The following seats are available: a. President b. Vice president of Student Affairs c. Vice President of Academic Affairs d. Vice President of Financial Affairs e. Vice President of Administrative Affairs f. 9 Commuter Senate seats g. 2 Founders Senate seats h. 1 Keister Senate seat i. 1 Senate seat for Towers/Campus Heights Join other student* in our community j. 1 Senate seat for each of the following Residence Halls: Kraus North Rhodes and possibly in Pittsburgh. Patterson Harner Bard Dodds Transportation provded. 11. Ballots will be computer counted by impartial service contracted by SGA at committee's dirrection. To register: contact Bonnie Bauer 12. The results will be announced no later than 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. 13. Photos will be taken on Thursday, Oct. 13,1994. If you miss this opportunity your Volunteer Program photo will not appear at polling locations. 14. The 1994 SGA Presidential Debate data will be announced! (Debates will only be held C217 University Ution if more than one party is seeking office.) 15. Must have at least a 2.0 Q.P.A. x2650 16. No one shall qualify for Executive Board office unless s/he has attained status of first semester Sophomore by the beginning of the Spring semester after Oath of Office has been adminstered, is not involved in student teaching or an internship during either semester unless s/he remains a resident of Slipper Rock, has completed two (2) full semesters at SRU before ascendance, and relinquished executive/authoritative positions in any other campus organization (s) unless given consent of the Senate. c FEATURES THE ROCKET » FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1994 • 4 Charity Shops, Cathedral Burn-out and Resident Cats The Final Chapter for the Exeter Five

By Jennifer M. Coast just about anything while surrounded pleasures of second-hand goods by I wasn't so proud of my lawe-inspiring cathedral, I spent my wanted to experience the true culture Managing Editor by the history and grandeur of Oxford. dragging them into every charity accomplishments when I was trying lime at the Crown and Anchor sitting of England: what better way than, to I enjoyed walking around the city shop that we passed in whatever to fit all of my purchases into one |n a 300-year-old building sharing hang out at the pub and meet tihe Editor's Note: This is the final edition and, on our second Monday, while city we happened to be in on our suitcase for the trip home. cushioned seat with the pub's locals? (They liked my dress.) in a five-part series on the 1994 SSHE everyone else toured the picturesque tours. Our last week in England was as esident cat while sipping my Saturday finally arrived. We Summer Honors Program. The writer Cotswolds villages, I spent the day Some caught my enthusiasm and exciting as the first: I hit shops in appuccino. Next time, I promise to headed toward London and Gatwick was one of 28 students from checki ng out the various charity shops became true bargain-hunting Winchester, Salisbury, and Bath. I iisit Winchester Cathedral, along Airport to catch our flight back to the Pennsylvania's 13 state schools that that abound in every English city. people, excited at the thought of had to take time out from my bargain •ifli the Roman baths at Bath. States. We sat in the airport watching participated in the month-long Oxford has more than enough to buying a flannel shirt for £1.50. hunting to look at the buildings and , I did see Stonehenge, though, the guards walk around with their program involving two weeks of satisfy any bargain-hunting person: We even had competitions to see such in each of these cities; we were bme of us were disappointed that weapons and thought about the studying at Edinboro and Slippery the Red Cross shop, the Children's who could get the best bargains; there to see the cathedrals, after all. te couldn't get close to the stones. extremedifferencesinculture between Rock Universities in Pennsylvaniaand Society, Save the Animals, Oxfam, we'dcompareourpurchasesduring I was feeling quite cathedraled- Its roped off because of the thousands England and America. two weeks at Exeter College, part of the Marie Curie Cancer Center, and, the evening coffee and tea in the out on the day we went to Winchester. (ipeople that visit Stonehenge each We spent the time beforeour flight Oxford University in England. my favorite, the Spastics Society Junior Commons Room, and, with I regret now that instead of paying a yar and the fact that each person thinking about our month-long (actually about two miles from the my expertise, I usually won. pound to see another impressive and |nts a souvenir — from the stones. journey, finally realizing that it was The Exeter Five was back. city centre, but well There wouldn't be a over: just an eight-hour flight, and we We were tired. We were hungry. worth the trip). neolithic post and wou Id go our separate ways. We kne1 w We were desperately in need of These are only the lintel construction if that with the fall semester beginning showers after spending 48 hours in a charity shops for the English hadn't the following week, we would be Ford Escort Hatchback on our Road clothing; there are taken steps to stop the thrown back into our normal routines Trip through Wales. others. Flea vandalism, so we of papers and projects and little time After sleeping, showering, and markets, used-book understood. We were to think of the trip. eati ng, we returned to normal: we were stores and the still disappointed so We knew that we would always once again ensconced at Exeter occasional we decided to build remember our experiences; we would College. consignment shop our own henge — always be aware of the chance \ye The rest of the SHEE honors line the streets. The People Henge. It was were given to experience England J3o students slowly returned from their clothes I bought are difficult being a post experience a different culture, andfc free weekends. The Exeter Five my souvenirs; the to Heather the lintel learn about the other students in the enjoyed listening to the different Unicorn shop comes while Professor Summer Honors Program. adventures some of the crew had had to mind when I wear Nichols took pictures Seeing the buildings of Oxford, and being smug with the knowledge my sandals. of us with all our stopping for a pastry at the Covered that our trip to Wales was the best — I spent quite a cameras, but it was Market, strolling along the Thames of course. few hours at the worth it. — it was all magnificent. We wjftl Those of us who straggled back to charity shops of Our last day was always remember the sights, tflfc Exeter early enough on Sunday were Oxford, but that finally upon us. We sounds and the scents of Oxford anil treated to a concert at Merton College wasn't enough for could do anything we of England. We will always remember Chapel. It seemed fitting to listen to me. It was my goal wanted, so I. of course, the times we spent with each othw, Bach. Vivaldi and Boccherini to hit the shops in hit the charity shops visiting cathedrals and charity shops. performed by the City of Oxford every city to which again. I bought a The benefits of being a recipienfcef Orchestra while surrounded by the our group went. I lovely crushed red the SSHE Summer Honors Program blind arcades and stained glass also attempted to vel vet dress to wear at scholarship were innumerable. windows of an early English Gothic initiate the non-thrift the Turl Bar for my Having our meals provided for^a chapel built in the 12th century. shop shoppers of the SSHE honors students show their respect for Stonehenge by forming a People-Henge last night. As I've month is one of the best. Then again, it seemed fitting to do group into the in front of the neolithic post and lintel Construction. Photo courtesy of Professor John Nichols. mentioned before, I The memories are the best. ^

• * ma International Column • i From Media Services Director Critiques Cable System

ZtoA By Sean H. Carlin dedicated to entertaining us year- SRU our channel line-up. However, University $:95 per student, per to determine what channels tlie By Robert L. Smith Staff Writer round with visual delectables from attheendoftheUniversity'scontract, month for the ntire year. That would students like, and which they do noi Features Editor CSPAN1 and 2 to MTV. the two were unable to agree on a new cost $66,000 pr channel per year. The Media Services staff encouraggg Most of this year's freshmen and Mark E. Chase, the Director of contract and thus the University Some studeis wonder exactly how student input. When asked if he wjjg This week's featured country is the on-campus upperclassmen have Media Services for Slippery Rock switched to an independent their line-up iselected. For example, satisfied with his cable selection Turkey, a historical country which for the past six weeks been channel- University has answered some distributorship. This bold step, why the dorrs do not get TNT or Andrew Wehr, sophomore, of 121 was home to many ancient surfing the University cable TV frequently asked questions about the according to Chase, "...is more cost- AMC but do iave as many foreign Patterson said," foracollegecampuSl civilizations. network with reckless, child-like cable system and its controllers. efficient because our new vendor in language chanels as they do. Once it's great. We get a lot more channeJK There is one student from Turkey abandon, flipping through the 34 SRU TV-F.E.E.D.(television for Connecticut is part of a huge cable again, Chase las able to answer our than most other schools." attending Slippery Rock University, stations of the SRU system without entertainment and educational consortium which allows us to acquire questions. •Ml So life goes on and the television Seren Cetin. giving much thought to the work that development) is an independent cable channels much cheaper." "The Cablekdvisory Committee, still works. But always remember After the fall of Rome in the goes into providing this convenient television distributor servicing only For those students curious about consisting if faculty, staff, this; when you're up late at night west, Constantinople was the seat of service. Luckily, however, we have a the on-campus television audience. the availability of premium channels. administrator) and students, is the watching Beavis & Butthead blow the Byzantine Empire and the few hard-working, responsible Upuntil lastyear, SRU was contracted Chase related that, "...if we were to deciding bodjfor the cable line-up." stuff up, someone else is working I Greco-Roman culture for a individuals at this University with Armstrong Cable to distribute to get even HBO alone, it would cost the The committed holds annual surveys very hard so you can. I thousand years. In 1453, Ottoman I Turks captured Constantinople, '(giving it it's present name of Istanbul), and created a vast empire as a successor to Byzantium. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet to Speak at SRU| Turkey, formally known as the Ottoman Empire, is also well- known for siding with Germany and Austria in World War I, and , afterward losing all remaining non- By Glenn Landis mean a harmony of words and deep for a day of poetry workshops, book Fame. She was a|o awarded the There is free admission to the Turkish territories in defeat. Staff Writer thoughts, beyond Jack Handey's signings, and readings to inspire Frost Medal, andiamed the poet workshops at North Hall, book JJ The president of Turkey is Saturday Night Live thirty-second anyone who attends. This is an laureate of Illinoij And to top of signing at the bookstore, and poetry Suleyman Demirel, and the prime Poetry. What does that word stir slot or on cards in the bookstore. opportunity for those starving poets the list of more trn 70 honoraries reading at the Swope Auditorium. * i, minister is Tansu Ciller. inside of you? Maybe a nightmare Poetry is a harmony that people at SRU to get help in workshops and countless uwjis, she was The event is being sponsored by Turkish is the official language, of assigned readings for a college enjoy hearing and dream of writing and inspiration from the readings of awarded the Natioal Endowment SRU and the Pennsylvania State and the country is almost entirely professor that are long and someday, pertaining to the rhythms a woman who has been versed in for the Humanitieil994 Jefferson System of Higher Education. Muslim. confusing. of their perspective and of the world poetry for years. Lecturer, which is»he highest honor The word poetry could change for ] itself. This dream can start on given by the U.S. pvernment for any of the attendees, or it could stay ; Ankara is the capital of Turkey, For a certain audience, the word Brooks was the recipient not October 10 with the arrival of intellectual achievfrnents in the the same. But the blessing of and the historic city of Istanbul also poetry could spark a memory of a only of the Pulitzer Prize for poetry Gwendolyn Brooks at SRU. humanities. having Gwendolyn Brooks on lies within Turkey's borders. night of inspired poets and hazelnut for her 1950 work entitled Annie On October 10U Brooks and her campus is enough to enlighten The population of Turkey is coffee at a poetry reading in Gwendolyn Brooks is a Pulitzer Allen, but is an inducted member of warm smile will bhere on campus. everyone in any aspect of life. almost 70 million people, and some Pittsburgh. The word poetry could Prize winning poet, coming to SRU the National Women's Hall of other major cities include Izmir and

Adana. • > The country's major exports are Professor,Wife Move Into Michigan Dorm • i such natural resources as agricultural goods, iron and nonferrous metals, leather and A professor and his wife at Hope College move into a room ira an all-male dormitory hides, tobacco and cotton, as well as textiles and glass. Turkey imports petroleum products, chemicals and By Marco Buscaglia of their building is one of the school's college and on their own, the moved in, everyth was going great, seemed a little unusual to some Hope Pharmaceuticals. C 'olllgt Press Service history professors and his wife. And Blankespoors found themselves with The students were ally helpful, and professors as well, Frost says that In- Turkey has an abundance of although the living arrangements may more room than they needed. After they went out of tl r way to make us and other members of the historical sights, including the ruins HOLLAND, Mich.-Living in the seem strange to other students and discussing the move with Richard feel at home." administration had been planning on- Of 1 'ioy, the Temple of Artemis and dorms is probably the furthest thing faculty members, all parties involved Frost, Hope College's dean of Jason Nichols ed in the dorm having willing faculty members share the Turkish Riviera. away from life with Mom and Dad. in this unlikely situation insist the students, the couple put their five- when the Blankes >rs moved in. He students' living space for some time. The country's currency is the Not yet burdened by the bill- union is a perfect match. bedroom house up foi sale ud moved says that most of e students really "We had been sorting this whole thing Tuikish In a, and there are 3t>,(XX) splitting, kitchen-cleaning While most college professors into the two-bedroom apartim-nt didn't give theii ew neighbors a out for two years and just felt that it Turkish lira to one U.S. dollar. responsibilities of off campus probably wouldn't object to hanging tucked away in the corner ot Wyckoff- second thought." not us knew Dr. would benefit the students if they had apartment life, students in residence out with their students aftei class every CoUDOpoUlan Hall, an all-male dorm Blankespoor Iron lass and figured some type of positive adult role model Next week: Trinidad halls get to sleep late, play their music once in a while, few would choose to with about I(X) students, in (K mini he and his wife uld tit in rcall) in theii dorm," Frost says. "We didn' i loud and be as messy as they want, live with students, night and day Hut 1993. well," says Nicho biology major want the students to look at the usually under the minimal supervision toi Harvey Ulankespoor and his wife "I'm sure some students weic I "Most prok-ssois ve | pretty good BlankMpOOfl U parents. We wanted of a resident assistant. Marlene, who constantly had students little apprehensive when we first relationship will leu students at UK-III U> see the couple as their oUk-i Hut students living in Wyckoff- over to their home in the past, moving moved in, but we assured them we Hop*.toil wasal ys a comfortable hiends." ('osmopulitun Hall at Hope College into the doims seemed like a perfect weren't here to be watchdogs," says atmosphere, oiiu udentsprobatl> aren't like most othei domulwell scenauo Hlankespooi, who has been teaching iliiuk it was weird, itreally wasn't." Living in the comer on the tiist tlooi With then son and daughter out of at Hope since 19 7b "Hy the time we And while the IOVC may have SI I DORMS, PACK 10 THE RCX'KRT • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1994« 5 FOR THE STUDENTS OF SRU GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION mmmg OCTOBE R 1O-15

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Fatihah Lynn McLendon Faruq T. Rahman

A sohomore majoring in Special Education/ A sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Secondary Education, McLendon is sponsored Information Systems with a minor in Business by North Hall. She is involved in the Black Administration, Rahman is sponsored by the Stu- Action Society and is its current president; she dent Government Association. He is a member a is also a member of the North Hall House SGA, Academic Forum, and Student Standards,. Council and the Honors Program. McLendon He has also been involved in the Math Club, the has been named to the President's Commission Internations Club, and WRSK and is a member of for Women and the Women's Undergraduate Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Inter-national Honor Leadership Institution. Society in Economics. McLendon wrote in her essay that the item she In his essay, Faruq related that he would like to see would improve at SRU," would be the commu- "successful student's talents ... utilized by match- nication, interaction and amicableness between 0 ing [the students] with incoming freshmen as International students and the American stu- Peer Advisors" so they might serve as their "role dents on campus." models, mentors and friends."

Kori A. Eastwood John M oritz A senior majoring in Secondary Education/His- A senior majoring in Athletic Training, tory with a minor in Elementary Education, Moritz Eastwood is sponsored by Delta Zeta sorority. is sponsored by Alpha Sigma Phi. He is a member She is a member of the Delta Zeta sorority, is of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and is currently the the president of the Panhellenic Council and Vice President. Moritz is a four-year member of serves as the secretary of the Order of Omega. Track and Field and a letter-award winner in the She is also active in the Eta Sigma Gamma, the Decathelon. Athletic Training Association and the Pre-Physi- Moritz wrote that he would like to change campus cal Therapy Club. participation at SRU by encouraging organiza- In Eastwood's essay, she emphasized the need tions to go to the residence halls and talk with for improved student contact and interaction students face to face. "People like to be asked to with international students and encouraged SRU be part of a team, and face-to-face interaction can to fund students so that "these desired opportu- solve that problem." nities can be fulfilled."

Jennifer Echols A. Lee Shultz II A graduate student studying College Student Per- A senior majoring in Athletic training with a sonnel, Shultz is sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi. He minor in Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy, Echols is involved in Pi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, is sponsored by the SRU Athletic Training ROTC, and Adopt A Highway. He is a member of Association. She is a founding member and Varsity Judo and was named Greek Man of the current president of the Pre-Physical Therapy Year. Shultz works with court-appointed juve- Club, and is active in the Athletic Trainers' niles. Association.Echols received the Academic In his essay, he stated that he would like students Alumni Scholarship and the National Athletic to be provided with every opportunity to develop Trainers' Association Academic Scholarship. their practical skills. "One of the most disappoint- In her essay, Echols stressed a need for im- ing and confusing areas of college was graduat- proved guidance to incoming students "facing ing. Most people know it is time to enter the real the long hard struggle of wanting to become a world, but most are not prepared to do so," Shultz physical therapist." wrote.

Nicki Sbaffoni King and Queen Voting A senior Communication major with a minor in Spanish, Sbaffoni is sponsored by WRSK. She has been a member of WRSK for four years and Monday: In Union Lobby, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the current Program Director. Sbaffoni is also Tuesday: In Union Lobby, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. involved in Lambda Pi Eta and the Association Wednesday: In Weisenfluh Dining Hall, 10:30 a.m. to 2 of Residence Hall Students and was the recipi- p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. ent of the 1994 Maree McKay- Esther Smiley Alumni Scholarship. Thursday: In Boozel Dining Hall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 In her essay, Sbaffoni wrote that she would to 7 p.m. improve student involvement by implementing requirements for incoming students to attend Winners will be announced various organizations' meetings. "This would Friday, Oct 14 at the Pep Rally. not only subject freshmen to a new group of students, but also possibly new ideas." 1111 RO( KF-T« FRIDAY, OCTOW 1994*7 NCOD Gives Chance to Support Diversity By Rebecca Fmherger during which students are encouraged News Editor to wear jeans to show their support and respect for gays, lesbians and bisexuals, said Angela Todaro, ALU •Slippery Rock University students adviser. will have an opportunity to The organization is producing arr demonstrate their support fordiversity distributing fliers to students, faculty next week by choosing to participate and staff which outline the concept General Senior SRU Student in the annual National Coming Out and purposeof NCOD and Jeans Day. Public Citizens (65+) Child under 12 Day. These fliers will also give a brief Jane Powell $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 National Coming Out Day, Oct. II, description of the history of NCOD is being celebrated on campus by the and ways an individual can be Group Purchase 5 or more Individual tickets in any Alternative Lifestyles Union who have supportive. Rates: combination and save 25 percent off the total cost. planned a variety of ways to promote ALU is decorating a bulletin board Ever Get Somebody Group Tickets Cannot Be Purchased At The Door. the concept of respect for diversity. outside the office of Minority Affairs "Coming out (of the closet)" is a and Cultural Diversity; Channel 6 will term used to refer to the act of re veal i ng run ads and information blocks; and foully Usttd! the truth about one's sexual orientation ALU members are planning on toothers, according to an information chalking the sidewalks this weekend sheet about NCOD. in order to participate and make "By coming out, gay people serve students aware. to inspire, educate and inform non- October 11 was chosen as the target gay Americans by presenting the true date in order to commemorate the diversity of the gay community," said 1987 March on Washington for the pamphlet. Lesbian Gay Rights, said the Shamica Harper, president of ALU, informational pamphlet. The March explained that the purpose of NCOD in 1987 was the first of its kind; the is "to give gays, lesbians and bisexuals most recent was held in April 1993. a day to be proud of who they are." "People, regardless of their sexual As part of SRU's observance of orientation, should be entitled to NCOD, ALU has planned to receive dignity and respect," said participate in the annual Jeans Day, Todaro. Question, Answer Session To Focus on Governor's Race By Christopher Donegan Staff Writer students and faculty. The discussion will focus on the future of higher DRUNK DRIVING DOESN'T Two representatives of the leading education at state-supported schools. gubernatorial candidates will take part Grant said, "We want to know where JUST KILL DRUNK DRIVERS. the candidates see higher education Alonzo Drake, killed 3/17/91 at in a student/faculty question-and- 10:53pm on Robbins Rd., Harvest, AL. answer session next week at the heading in the 21st century." These Next time your friend insists on University Union. issues are of particular interest to the driving drunk, do whatever it takes to According to Patrick Grant, the student body as well as state colleges stop him. Because if he kills innocent president of the Academic Forum, and universities throughout people, how will you live with yourself? Pennsylvania. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Republican Tom Ridge's camp will FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK be represented by Senator Michael Of course, each representative will Fisher. Democrat Mark Single will be have the opportunity to outline his/ NURSES, FROM PAGE 1 UNION PROGRAM BOARD sending a representative to be named hercandidate'spolitical platforms for later. the November election. approval. The final regulations are FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS: The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Grant stated that the time allotted published in the Pennsylvania B-105 University Union Thursday, in the Multi-PurposeRoom for this forum is short. "I urge everyone Bulletin. Slippery Rock.University of the University Union. to arrive on time," he added. There According to the Press Office in the (412)738-2092 This discussion is sponsored by the will be an opportunity for students Pennsylvania Department of State, University Academic Form, an and faculty alike to ask questions of the time for proposed regulations to Funded By SGA organization comprised of both the representative. pass through this process varies. r

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"If Sports Editor Slippery Rock struck back (in the and I saw the seam and broke it for California began the fourth quarter Sports Editor we don't get a pass rush, (the very next drive that was highlighted the TD ' scoring on a 13 yard run. secondary) can't cover the receivers This was one of those games that by two John Curran catches, one for SRU kicker Joe Field added a 22 As SRU's backup quarterback On Saturday when the Slippery for numerous seconds while the is fun to watch from the stands, but is 38 yards and the other for a 22 yard yard field goal to end a second quarter Luke Linhart was intercepted by Rock University football team travels quarterback just stands there." not nearly as fun if you are a coach. touchdown catch from quarterback that saw the Rockets score 23 points. Desmick Louis and he took it to the to East Stroudsburg they will face an Mihalik also stated that the front That was how George Mihalik, James Poldiak. The pace of the second hal f was not Slippery Rock 25. opposition that does not match up four has to take as much responsibility SRU's head football coach viewed Slippery Rock's defense stalled the as fast as the first half tempo. California took it down to the 12 favorably to them. as the secondary for the poor pass last Saturday's game against the Cal run-and-shoot around midfield The second half was instead yard line, but a Chris Hupko "If you look at this one on paper, defense. Vulcans of California. and drove the ball down the field, marked by mistakes and sloppy interception in the end zone saved the you'd say 'Uh oh, long afternoon," " The ESU rushing attack is also a "It was pretty exiting for the fans scoring on a 48 yard pass to All- football. lead for the Rock. said SRU head coach George force with sophomore Jason Killian, to watch, not necessarily on the American Greg Hopkins. Cal took the opening drive and SRU chewed up the clock for six Mihalik. a Penn St. transfer, at tailback. Killian sideline," Mihalik said with a Slippery Rock added another turned the ball over when Mattress minutes but was forced to punt. The East Stroudsburg Warriors are is averaging 85 yards a game and has chuckle. touchdown as running back LaMonte muffed the handoff and SRU the conference's top-rated offense scored five touchdowns. Fullback Mihalik would have preferred if his Coleman scampered two yards to put recovered on their own 25. California picked apart the Slippery overall, the number one passing Steve Stuttle. who scored 11 team put the Vulcans away early the Rock up 21-14. SRU's Poldiak was then Rock defense and brought the ball to offense, the number two rushing touchdowns last season, is returning instead of hanging on in the fourth California tied up the game, but on intercepted six plays into their drive. the SRU 16, but the mistake-prone offense, and averaging 545.2 yards of from last season to lead block for quarter, winning 37-33. the ensuing kickoff, SRU's Kris The Vulcans cashed in on the Mattress again goofed, as he fumbled offense per game. Killian. Going into the game Slippery Rock Boschele took the kickoff 86 yards for Poldiak free-bee with a 19 yard pass the ball in the backfield. This is a problem for Slippery Rock East Stroudsburg's defense is also knew Cal's quarterback Johnny a touchdown. This was Boschele's from Mattress to Craig Suba. Todd Garzarelli fell on the ball to since they are dead last total defense, tough: last season they held the Mattress was going to be a problem first kickoff return of his football Slippery Rock countered with save the win for the Rock and and are giving up an average of 476.5 oppositions'offense to 14.5 points per and he became one early, as he career. LaMonte Coleman busting loose for mercifully end the sloppy game. yards per game. game. They are allowing just under "I have confidence that our defense 20 points per game this year, with can start playing the way they are their 4-4-3 defensive set. capable," stated Mihalik. "If we can The Warrior defense is lead by co- eliminate mental errors, we have the captain linebacker Jamie Jacobs.This Ohio Wesleyan Beats Slippery Rock in Sudden Death physical talent to get the job done." defense was responsible for a plus 14 One thing the defense will have to turnover ratio. AII-PSAC safety Brent By Grant Unberger do is create a pass rush. Voynar is also a force on defense. Special to the Rocket Against California, the defensive Keys to a Rock Victory: line was contained by the California On paper this matchup has all the The Slippery Rock field hockey offensive line, and Cal quarterback makings of a blowout, as the PSAC's team was defeated Wednesday, in the Johnny Mattress was able to run best offense goes up against the last 22 seconds of sudden death around in the pocket and he PSAC's worst defense. against Ohio Wesleyan. The final completed passes at will. Mattress Slippery Rock has created II score was 2-1, the Rocket's record is completed 26-40 for 382 yards, turnovers and many of them come in now 1-7. passed for two touchdowns and the red zone which halts scoring The Rockets scored in the first half rushed for one. drives, but they are still giving up an by forward Joelle Meyers, who was East Stroudsburg quarterback average of 34 points per game. assisted by other forward Amy James Franklin is much like Mattress. East Stroudsburg has only beaten Craven They both have great passing ability the Rock one time in school history This was Meyer's first goal of the and they both add another dimension (1975) and is 1-4 against the green year. to their offense with their scrambling and white. The Rockets were able to maintain ability. East Stroudsburg is giving up over the 1-0 lead until Ohio Wesleyan tied Franklin led the Pennsylvania State 130 yards a game on the ground, so the game lat in the second period with Athletic Conference Eastern Division watch out for SRU I-back LaMonte five minutes remaining. A Slippery Rock field hockey player stretches for the ball Mgainst Ohio Wesleyan. in passing last season with 1912 Coleman. In the fifteen minute sudden death yards, and tied a school record with Photo by Mile Julock Finally, the front four must get a period, the game stayed tied until 19 touchdown passes. He was also the rush on ESU quarterback Franklin, Wesleyan scored with only 22 "The team lost it's intensity and got improvements from the team with one goal. Warriors' leader in total offense as he and contain his scrambling ability, or seconds remaining. flattened." each game. Last Wednesday, the Rockets also rushed for 395 yards. the Rockets will have a very long SRU coach Jan Kasnevich said Kansnevich still notices overall The loss was the fifth game lost by achieved victory over Mansfield. "Our pass rush is nonexistent; we afternoon.

Shuttle to the Game SRU Ends Losing Streak Against W&J

By Boris J. McLaughlin Freshmen forwards Karen Kane- aggressively attack the ball on Tuesday. Head coach Erika Lutwin said she and Tailgate Advertizing Manager Grimes and Jen Carucci played with defense and to attack the Rocket Last season Wheeling Jesuit, didn't expect this much from Beasley. By K.J. Kuzel injuries against ESU, Kane-Grimes defense and attempt many shots on NAIA division H's number six team "Last spring she played softball and Copy Editor The SRU women's soccer team had a medical problem wit her goal., "They're going to come at us this week, blanked the Rockets 3-0. tried to learn the goalie position and ended their four game slide when they stomach and Carucci had a pulled very hard offensively because of the A game where SRU were allowed two she has shown an incredible amount Beginning at next week's defeated Washington & Jefferson hamstring muscle, according to scores of our games in our other shots-on-goal. Lutwin saidWJC will of determination and pride in what she Homecoming football game and College Wednesday. Lutwin conference games and hope they can be a tough challenge for her team, but does," Lutwin added. for the remaining home games, SRU's losing streak was extended Lutwin said the ESU game was one do the same," Lutwin said. she hopes the confines of Egli Field Beasley's inexperience has shown the shuttle bus will run for one to four games when East Stroudsbuig of the better games SRU played this Lutwin said West Chester is very will be an advantage for her team. however, giving 4.3 goals per game hour before kickoff. shut them out 6-0 at Egli Soccer Field season. "We' ve gotten three out of the aggressive on defense and will attack "WJC plays on a smaller field than thus far this season. When the offense The Athletic Association will Sunday. ESU took a 1-0 lead into the top four PSAC teams out of the way the ball. " we do and I'm hoping in the second averages 1.3 goals per game it is pick up the cost of running the locker room. But head coach Erika and hopefully things will start going They do a lot of recruiting in the half they will tire and we can take obvious why SRU is 2-8. shuttle, which will provide Lutwin felt East Stroudsburg were our way," Lutwin said. Philadephia-New Jersey region, and advantage," Lutwin concluded. students with a ride to the game, nervous. "ESU was very nervous The loss dropped SRU's record to they play an aggressive and physical **•• according to Athletic Director going into the second half, our players 2-8 overall, and 0-3 in the PSAC. style in that area. We have to make Penalty Kicks Paul Leuken. However, students and their coaches could tell," Lutwin SRU will travel to West Chester sure we don't let our emotions get into Freshman forwards Jen Carucci will have to find their own way said. University to play the first place team it and play as aggressively as they **** and Karen Kane-Grimes are among home. Beasley added to her Pennsylvania in the PSAC, with a 2-0 record and do," Lutwin added. the leaders in the PSAC in scoring The various departments on State Athletic Conference leading 6-3 overall. The Rockets will host Wheeling SRU goalie Laura Beasley is with 11 points each, four goals and campus are getting together to total stopping 26 ESU shots-on-goal. Lutwin expects WCU to Jesuit College at Egli Soccer Field leading the PSAC with 158 saves. three assists. plan tailgating parties before Homecoming. However, the no- alcohol policy has received mixed opinion from students at SRU. Brian Jones, a transfer from Men's Water Polo Sweeps At George Washington Gettysburg College, where alcohol is permitted at tailgate SRU Men's Soccer parties, disagreed with the no- alcohol policy stating, "I think the By Heather Gray goals and (2) steals, Pete Thompson and (4) steals, Jeremy Estep (2) goals policy is keeping a lot of students Special to the Rocket (1) goal and Steve Parr (1) goal and and (3) steals, Pete Thompson (1) Team Smokes LaRoche (Osteal. goal, Parr (1) goal and (4) steals. from coming to the games. More By Stephanie Gillespie SRU had a tougher time with "Todd Clapper played the best people would show up if alcohol Staff Writer wasn't prohibited." SRU's men's water polo team Villanova University defeating them game of his life and it was his first 17-16. SRU was down 7-2 in the start," said Nykiel talking about the Rob Smith, junior, said, "The upped their record in the East to 5-1 The SRU Men's Soccer team lost to West Chester 2-1, Saturday at West second quarter and fought back to win third game against Princeton. University is not giving the when they swept a three game Chester. The Rock's record is now 6-5-1 overall, 0-2-1 in the PSAC. it in the fourth quarter. Clapper, who had 15 saves, lead the students enough credit for being tournament at George Washington SRU led in shots 9-8 against West Chester who has yet to lose in the way in SRU's 12-11 victory. responsible. University last weekend. In a previous tournament, PSAC. With 10 minutes left in the game, senior Morris Sibajene tied the Smith referred to the last year Eighteenth ranked SRU handily Villanova University defeated 15th "Princeton isn't a team you can take game. Coach Girish Thakar said after Sibajene's goal the Rock had alcohol was permitted during the defeated 20th ranked GWU 24-16. ranked Bucknell University by five, lightly, they have a good program and opportunities to tie the game but weren't able to score. which explains the tough time SRU 1990 season adding, "Times have Leading the way for the men was are very serious athletes." said Sunday, the Rock's home game against Pitt-Bradford was canceled goalie Brian Boam had keeping them changed and I think they should Chris Tengwall with 12 goals, Tengwall. because of Pitt-Bradford's lack of players. from scoring. try allowing alcohol again." including five two-pointers and two Upcoming games: Chris Nykiel, driver, had a steal The game winning goal came from Not all students are against the steals. The Rock's next games was at home on Oct. 5 against LaRoche. with 20 seconds left in the game to Beam on an assist from Seymore with no-alcohol policy. Senior SRU managed to lead the game by LaRoche's coach Jaro Jefteref, a '91 graduate of SRU said he expected run out the clock avoiding a potential 40 seconds left in the game. Bernadette Beckett said, "I feel 10 points. Tom Beam, two-meter to play a competitive team. SRU's coach Thanker and Jefteref coached tie or loss. Ken Seymore, driver, said, Scoring for SRU were Tengwall ihul it alcohol was allowed, the guard, stated, "I thought they would together at Slippery Rock High School and some of the players who play "Beating Villanova was good for us, (5), Beam (4) & (3) steals, Kunkel (2) urea around the stadium would be be better. We had a couple of lapses at SRU now were on their tetun they're a tough team to beat. We had & (Osteal. trashed. 1 don't think that it would because our heads just weren't in the In this matchup Thakar's team won convinsingly 6-1. to play our very best and we did." With the 3 game sweep of the be properly supervised." game." SRU's Craig Catanese scored two goals and assisted on another while Scoring for SRU were Beam (6) (ieorge Washington tournament SRU To reserve a location for Also scoring for SRU were Beam Nigel Cain scored one goal and assisted on three others. goals and (5) steals, Tengwall (5) goes into their home tournament this tailgating you should contact the (6) goals (5) steals, line Kunkel (2) Charles Kelley and Robert Felix also added goals in the victory Alumni Office. goals and (2) steals, ( hi is Nykiel (2) goals and (5) steals, Kunkel (2) goals weekend ranked 14th in the nation. SCOREBOARD THE ROCKET • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1994 • 9

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per game on the ground for a turnover ratio is -15. West Chester is getting great leading receiver Jon Spinosa who had registered eight tackles and an Around the Millersville offense that is third in the IUP L struggling but will look to offensive play from quarterback Dave a 10 reception performance in loss to interception in the win against Lock PSAC in yards per game, while exploit Cal's weak defense (last McDonald who is the PSAC "player Edinboro. Haven. PSAC Bloomsburg's offense is sputtering against the pass, third to the last of the week." McDonald passed for Spinosa's counterpart is The Shippensburg defense is rated "Bloomsburg at Millersville with the worst passing game in the against the run) with their huge five touchdown passes for the second quarterback Bob McLaughlin who is #4 in the PSAC and features two of " The Bloomsburg Huskies (3-2) PSAC. offensive line that returns four week in a row against ESU, and has struggling with a three toychdown to last year's all-conference players with "travel to take on the 4-0 Millersville California at IUP starters. passed for 16 already this season. 17 interception ratio. Chris Willingham at linebacker and Marauders, the defending Eastern The 1-4 California Vulcans self Backup quarterback Steve Russell Lock Haven at Clarion Shippensburg at Edinboro Doug Seidensticker at strong safety. "Division Champions, who aredestructed in the fourth quarter in a came off the bench and bailed out The Lock Haven Bald Eagles' (0- The Raiders (2-3) will travel to the Kutztown at Mansfield Currently the 12th ranked team in the shootout against Slippery Rock, and starter Ken Furguson to give IUP last 5) defense is dead last against the run, home of the Fighting Scots (3-1) The Mounties (4-1) will host the -"'nation. The Huskies are currently on will look to upset 19th ranked Indiana week's victory. but the Clarion Golden Eagles (2-2) where Larry Jackson leads the nation Golden Bears of Kutztown (2-2) who a three game winning streak, the (2-2), who barely beat a mediocre West Chester at Cheyney tend to put the ball in the air. with 1,035 All-Purpose yards for the won last week 10-7 against Cheyney 'longest since 1991. Shippensburg team. The Cheyney Wolves (0-5) will The Golden Eagles passed for 321 Scots. Kutztown is ranked #9 in the league u< This game should highlight the Last season's national runner up, host cross town rivalry, the 14th yards against Millersville, the top The Raider's quarterback Michael in defense and #12 in offense. '•defenses. The Marauders have the IUP, must win the rest of their games ranked West Chester Rams (4-1) who rated defense in the league. Carver passed for 254 yards and aTD The Mounties leading rusher Jason PSAC's best defense, allowing only in order to keep their national playoff knocked off the 20th ranked East Marlon Worthy, the PSAC catch against IUP, but could have trouble Shilala should have a good day '' 277 yards per game, but Bloomsburg hopes alive. Stroudsburg Warriors last week. per game leader, enjoyed a 100 yard with the third rated PSAC defense in against the Golden Bears defense that "is second allowing only 304 yards per California quarterback Johnny Cheyney lost 10-7 to Kutztown, but receiving day on 9 catches against Edinboro. is giving up an average 179.0 rushing "game. Mattress is dangerous, but prone to Cheyney outgained the Bears 341- Millersville. Lock Haven's answer to The Scots defense is led by Ail- yards per game. By Joseph Hamed *•• Dan Esposito is averaging 93 yards throwing interceptions and the Vulcan 250 and scored first. Worthy is the Bald Eagle's all-time American safety Steve Russell who and Chris Paulitz. Cross Country Conditioning

By Vincent Gonzalez to dive in after anyone. They're all Two student athletic trainers Special to the Rocket good swimmers." she said. (Jennifer Lauth and Deanna Egidi) are Afternoon practices happen every assigned to the team during afternoon The SRU cross country team has Monday-Friday at four o'clock. The practices and invitationals. They are . ..been practicing mornings and team starts off with supplementary required to devote 800 hours to the afternoons to keep in good condition exercises by the universal weight sets team for their majors in Athletic • for the season. at the feild house. Both men and Training. Ull • The team practices at 6 a.m. every women accomplish 3 sets of 10 Their jobs are to help injured activities in 1.3 minute intervals. athletes and keep the coach, John |M Tuesday and Thursday. Only they do Join the These activities are: jump rope, bar Papa, updated on the condition of his MnPOt run; they swim in the pool at the Fieldhouse in sweatsuits. Both male hang, weight 1, weight 2, medtation, athletes. ,,,.and female athletes are required to dips, crunches, lunges, push-ups, and "We mostly get chronic injuries," water breaks. Outlet Leader. ^.accomplish the same exercises. They said Deanna Egidi. These are injuries -..swim the length of the pool, the width After the supplementary exercises, such as, ilio tibial, tendinitis, and The company who opened the first manufactur- : of the pool, and form a circle on the the athletes run at a moderate pace. plantar fascitis. Ilio tibal has to do er's outlet store, is coming to Grove City! deep end and pass a brick around the The men run from 60-70 minutes. with an area on the outside of the leg, circle. The women run from 50-60 minutes. from hip down to the knee. The following full-time and part-time positions If the athletes cannot peform this part Tendinitis happens when the ends are available: There is a certified life guard there of practice, then they are sent to the at all times, who is also the team's of the athlete's muscles are hardened. •Sales Supervisor - Previous retail training room where there are bikes Plantar fascitis occurs when the I-,-student manager, Shelly Spicher. The and a chair master at their supervisory experience is required. r.r,22-year-old Spicher has been athlete has prolems with his or her feet convenience. or knees due to over usage. •Personnel/Accounting Assistant - - certified for 6 years. "I haven't had Previous experience with Human Resource functions, bookkeeping and Proietti Honored By Sports Illustrated general accounting is required. • Computer Operator - Previous experi- Special to the Rocket to the magazine's three million professor of computer science and ence with cash operations and IBM sys- • leaders." coach for SRU's water polo teams. tem experience is desired. • SRU's Tracy Proietti, an SRU junior Kolodziej comments that "Proietti's Hunkler calls Proietti the best two- Jmajoring in psychology, appears in statistics are more than impressive — meter player in the country. • Sales Associates JSports Illustrated magazine on the they're downright incredible. In Last summer, Proietti led her club • Security Guards Jnews stands this week cited for her leading her team to an overall 31-1 team, Modesto-Stanislaus of • Custodians Outstanding water polo achievements finish last season, the two-time Ail- California, to the U.S. Water Polo ! In additiion to Proietti's magazine American scored 131 goals — more Championship and earned most VF Factory Outlet offers competitive notation in the "Faces in the crowd" than four a game — and dished out valuable player honors. Kolodziej, salaries, and a comprehensive benefit feature, she 39 assists." Proietti said, "It's really a contact program. |was touted on the front page of Proietti told The News she came to sport. Our main goal right now is to Wednesday's New Castle News with SRU "On the advise of the U.S. get into the Olympics." For immediate consideration, apply in }in extensive story detailing her coaching Staff, who told me I would SRU's women's water polo team person, Sunday, October 9, lpm-5pm, Water polo accomplishments on tin- get great coaching here. I had known won its eighth straight Eastern front page of tin" spoils section. of the school's water polo program Collegiate Championship title last Monday, October 10 through Thursday, ! The article was written by Tim and its reputation. We have girls from year and finished as the nation's October 13,9am-5pm at the Howard kolodziej. managing editor tor the 10 state-, on the team. We all came to runner-up team for the second straight Johnson's located off of 1-80 at Route #19, New Castle News, says 1'ioictii skills play for 'Hoc ' season. Proietti Recides in Mercede Exit 2. |»re likely to make her "A familiar tan- Doe" is Dr. Richard Hunkler, California.

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Non-credit Workshops Basic Flower Arranging Is Going Back to or Starting College for You? Community First Aid and Safety Trees aie the basic building blocks ot me rain lores! Freelance Magazine/Newspaper Writing Countless othei touns ol life depend on them lot survival Drawing and Selling Cartoons/Pen and Ink Art Creative Journal Keeping RAIN FOREST RESCUE Miniature Gardening To HELP STOP Photography Workshop October 15 THE DESTRUCTION Non-credit Courses Theme: Rock And Roll Time Uivery minute, an area of rain forest the I Am Not Dysfunctional 6:30 p.m. -1/v ill' 10city blocks is destroyed, Once 8 Quad Area by Bailey Library million square miles of rain forest circled Introduction to WordPerfect Entries due Tuesday, October 4, by 4:00 p.m. in B-105 University the globe. Now, a little over 3 million. Zen and You 96,000 acres of rain forest are being Union burned and bulldozed everv day, Creative Memories An informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 29 Rain forests directly affect our weather. Self-defense for Women at Noon in Room 117 University Union 7(1"" of the plants found to have anti- cancer properties come from rain forests, Organic Gardening, Totten Farm, Plain Grove Cash Prizes: They're hoine to mine than half of the $300.00 First Prize For more information call world's plant and animal upecies, Many $150.00 Second Prize Tease at 738-2723 of the songbirds in our own backyard On-Campus Saturday Classes for Children winter in the nun forest. $50.00 Third Prize Join The National Arbor Daj Children's Dance Class Foundation and suppurl Ham Forest ui help stop tin' destruction. When For a free schedule and registration information you |oin. the Foundation will preserve tied ram foreal in your name Help Call (412) 738 2633 or send a request to: us help stop the destruction. Before il i Slippery Rock University too late To contribute Iti K.im Forest KiMiiy. call Office of Continuing Education Lowry Center .The National Slippery Rock, PA 16057 '.\rl>or Day l'ouiidalion ROCKNOTES THE ROCKET • FRIDAY,

V.I.T.A.L.- The Volunteers in Training as Leaders committee will meet Thursdays at 11:30 am. in 201 World Food Day- To show support, Dr. Leed's Nutrition and Health class is collecting nonperishable I Ininn. Anyone interested in volunteering or helping to plan and manage volunteer projects should attend. items for the Slippery Rock Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard This is a non profit organization which helps For more info, contact Volunteer Programs, Office of Student Life. 105 University Union, 738-2092. those less fortunate than us. If you would like to participate in this worthy cause, there will be collection boxes in the Newman Center and room 104 of the Behavioral Science Building from Sept. 30 through Oct Student Health Center- New for the fall semester- all students will he asked to show their SRU ID. 7. We thank you in advance for your compassion and understanding. cards when seeking services. Spanish Club- jOye! Anyone interested in speaking Spanish and learning about Hispanic culture can come to Rocky's each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teacher Education Majors- All eligible Sophomore, Junior and Senior Teacher Education majors (Elementary Education/Early Childhood, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education, Environmental Red Cross- The Blood Drive will be held on Oct. 19 and 20 in the Union. There will be more Education , Special Education, Health Education, Health and Physical Education, and Music) that have not information later. This is sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega. completed a Teacher Education Admission Application must fill one out and return it before the October 15 deadline. The new form is yellow and must be accompanied by a course transcript, PRAXIS Series Planetkeepers- A meeting will be held Oct. 11 during common hour in room 113 Spotts. Everyone is verification, pre-field experience verification, Act 34 Clearance, and a letter of application. The form and welcome. attachments must be returned to 105 McKay by October 15 for preregistration for Spring 1995 classes. Department offices have copies of the form. Car Wash- Gamma Sigma Sigma is sponsoring a car wash Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the BP gas Also: All teacher ed students wishing to student teach in the Fall 1995 semester need to preregister for station. student teaching this semester. Students may pick up the blue registration forms in and return them to their respective department offices. Circle K International- The service organization meets Wednesdays at 8:30 in 203 Union. Come by and see what it's all about.

Eating Disorders Support Group- Do you know that out of every 10 university women, two are Walk of Life- Life Advocates, a pro-life Grove City College student group, is sponsoring their Walk-for- anorexic, six are bulimic, and two are normal eaters? University men are not immune to eating disorders. Life Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. For more info, contact Angela Barnes at 458-2586 or ask your pastor. Do you need help with an eating disorder? Are you preoccupied with concerns about food, weight, and body image? Do you know a friend who needs help with an eating disorder? For more information about an Prisoner Society- Join their spirited following, every Sunday at 2 p.m., of the incredible, highly Eating Disorders Support Group please contact Carol Holland at 738-2034. symbolic and complex BBC series "The Prisoner" (aired 1967-68). This popular series has addicts from all over — so come and start a habit beginning Oct. 9. Call Nicola at 794-5473 for directions or further details.

WISE- Women Investigating Self Empowerment is a special topics discussion group that meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. at the Women's Center. All students are welcome to attend. For more information, please Study in Slovakia- Any student interested in studying in Bratislava, Slovakia, at Comenius University contact Carol at 738-2034 or Jae at 738-2992. or the Academy of Fine Arts during the Spring 1995 semester must attend an informational meeting. The meeting will be Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in 102 ECB. Travel scholarships are available. For additional info, HIV Testing is available at the Student Health Center. Call 738-2052 and ask for a nurse to make an contact the International Studies Office in 110 ECB or call 738-2057. appointment. Wellness Workshop- There will be free flu shots for students, if they are not allergic to eggs, contact Campus Crusade for Christ- The weekly meeting, Prime Time, meets every Thursday at 7:34 p.m. in solution or mycins, Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Learn more about world hunger Oct. 14 from room 206 of the University Union. For more info, call *5 9005 (if you are on campus), or 738-4000 ext. 11:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. 9005 (if you are off campus). Come visit for a great time of Christian fun and fellowship!

Alcoholics Anonymous- A student with 8 years sobriety is starting an AA group for students only. If Writing Center- Tired of staring at a blank sheet of paper? Does the thought of writing make your interested or for more info, call Julie at 794-8987. All information will be confidential. For professional stomach hurt? Then come to the Writing Center! It is located in 301 SWC and is open from 8:30 a.m. to help, call the Counseling Center at 738-2034 or the Health Center at 738-2052. 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Graduate tutors are available to help you with writing from any class, at any stage of the writing process. No appointment is necessary. French Club- There will be a crepe party sponsored by the French Club Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in 116 Spotts. Graduate and Professional Fair- Students interested in learning about post-graduate opportunities are invited to attend the fair on Oct. 12 from 2-5 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Union. Students are invited to attend free of charge. Pi Delta Phi- The autumn initiation ceremony of the French Honorary will be held Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in 116 Spotts.

Honors Program- There will be a meeting for all honors program students Oct. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Volunteer! October 22 is National Make A Difference Day. Individuals or groups can spend several hours Spotts Auditorium. For more info, call John Craig, director, at 738-2406. or all day doing community service. Sites are on-campus and in local and area communities. Transportation is provided. Volunteers can register by contacting the Volunteer Programs, Office of Student Life, 105 Union, 738-2092. Ginger Hill- New officers were elected for the University Literary Magazine Sept. 29. The new officers are Editor: Rebecca Warren; Assistant Editors: Deborah Ahn, Michael Graham; Promotions: Jennifer Coast, Outing Club- The next meeting will be Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Ski Lodge. Rock climbing, caving, Dwight Allan Chambers; Business Manager: Gary Tamboer, and Distribution: Cindy Holzapfel. The next rafting, camping, and mountain biking trips will be discussed. meeting is Oct. 13 during common hour in 313 Spotts. ,

Monday, October 10 University Union Sunday, October 9 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. October 11 Theme: Swinging Through the Decades University Union Entry forms due by Tuesday, September 27 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Judging will be held Thursday, October 4 There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 29 Wednesday, at Noon in Room 117 U.U. October 12 Winners will be announced at the Pep Rally Sunday, October 10 - Clean Up Weisenfluh Dining Hall 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13 Boozel Dining Hall 11:00a.m.-2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at the Pep Rally on Friday, October 14 CLASSIFIED IHEROCKET»FRIDAY,OCTOBER 7, 1994 • 12 Business Personals Personals J Personals Personals Personals Help Wanted | MAGIC MOMENTS MUSIC Greek Greek Greek Greek Open 6-9 p.m Mon - Wed. - Fri. J L u 1 Babysitter, wanted for fun 2 year old boy Buy Trade Sell - Compact Cindi Congratulations S.O.T.W. 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By Rebecca Emberger work in conjunction with SRU's Art The second Mini-Care Break is News Editor Department to paint a mural on the scheduled for the weekend of Nov. %' ^J wall of the Warrington Recreation 11-13. Participants will be Center, said Fiscus. "winterizing" the homes of senior Little ,v -rfce Several Slippery Rock University The Care Break participants will citizens throughout Butler County. ok of lol students will be donating their time primarily be working in four The third weekend will be in So ^^OOG*^ and energy this weekend to a volunteer Pittsburgh areas: Allentown, February and the fourth, in April. project designed to improve Beltzhoover, Mt. Washington and There will be a main Care Break in Pittsburgh. Knoxville. March during Spring Break. Kids That Care has organized a The students involved in this Since 1991, Kids That Care has series of Mini-Care Breaks to give program are given "a chance to meet been based at SRU as a multi-faceted students the opportunity to participate other people in an extended service community service and service- in a volunteer experience. learning project," stated Fiscus. learning program which brings These Mini-Care Breaks are a result She explained that participants are together diverse groups of people so of a brainstorm of the students required to attend five pre-service that they might, through meaningful m involved in last semester's Alternative training sessions during which they service, enhance the quality of life Spring Break to help the flood victims receive general information about within their communities. in Illinois, said Jodi Fiscus, special service and specific information about Pre-service training and structured programs coordinator for KTC. the site at which they'll be working, post-service retlection combined with Four weekends throughout the year and they also participate in teain- meaningful service, enhance have been designated as Mini-Care building activities. particpants' understanding of social Break weekends, fashioned after the After the weekend is over, students problems, encourage civic first Care Break but on a smaller scale. are expected to participate in "post- responsibility and participation, and Twenty-five students will go to service reflection" which serves to provide skill development so that Pittsburgh today to work with help the students use what they learned participants become empowered Pittsburgh'sCitiparksorganization on during their weekend of service to leaders for community renewal, a street clean-up project, and a VFW relate to their training and theirclasses, according to an informational DATE: FRIDAY, NOV. 18,1994 clean-up. These students will also said Fiscus. pamphlet.

RAIN FOREST RESCUE: TO HELP SAVE HALF OF CAN YOU DANCE, SING, TELL FUNNYJOKES THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS ON EARTH OR ACT? In the ram forest, the sounds of fire§ and bulldozers are replacing the sounds of nature, SIGN UP TODAY IN THE Join The National Arbor Day Foundation and support Rain Forest Rescue to help put a stop to the destruction. When you join, the CULTURAL CENTER U-U Foundation will preserve threatened ram fores! in your name. An area of rain fores! the size of tOcity blocks is burned every minute. Help stop the destruction, Before the lOUndl of nat lire are replaced bj the sounds of silence. **LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS OCT. 14, 1994 lo contribute to Kaiu forest Rescue, call SO HURRY UP BEFORE YOU MISS YOUR 1-800-222-5312 Hie National CHANCE TO BECOME A STAR!!! © \IIMM I ».i\ I ouinl.UUPii iwwi THE ROCKET • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1994 • I Students Participate in World Food Day Projects

By Gary Phillip* to promote awareness about hunger "In general, Slippery Rock students According to the World Health Staff Writer in the world. Some students are like to get involved and I encourage Organization, an estimated 4 million traveling to local schools to teach the all students to get involved in helping children die each year as a result of students about hunger and others are others," stated Leeds. She also water-borne infections, mostly in poor It's midnight when a Slippery Rock University students distributing information at the explained that philanthropic countries. The droughts that occur in are showing their compassion and Wellness Workshoppe in Boozel involvement will provide students Ethiopia lead to no food growth, which sudden downpour takes understanding by participating in Dining Hall. with their own reward, a reward that result in devastating hunger and death. various projects to support and The programs were initiated by makes them feel good about According to Rebecca promote interest in World Food Day Marcy Leeds, associate professor of themselves. Zembrowski, a sophomore i you by surprise... on October 14. allied health, in her Nutrition and This year's theme for World Food community health major, World Food The students have been collecting Health class. Day is water and its increasing role in Day is observed every year to non-perishable food items for the Feed "I'm very pleased with the efforts maintaining world food security. recognize the founding of the Food My Sheep Food Cupboard, a non- of the students and how excited they Agricultural, industrial and urban and Agriculture Organization by the profit organization, during the past are about the program," said Leeds. water-users are constantly competing United Nations in 1945. Iwo weeks. The food will be given to The students were given the for the limited water supply in the World Food Day is celebrated by those who are less fortunate. assignment and they came up with world. Two-thirds of all water used 150 nations and more than 400 In addition to collecting food, the their own ideas about how to promote by humans is for agricultural organizations support it in the United Keep your cool. The right technique will help you maintain students are doing some other things World Food Day. irrigation. States alone. traction, even on a wet road. And that's what separates advanced riders from the rest. Take a Motorcycle POSITION, FROM PAGE 1 RAIN FOREST RESCUE: RiderCourse*. Call 1-800-447-4700. To HELP STOP THE DESTRUCTION Motorcycle Safety Foundation head the committee, said Foust, because he has been in charge of Every minute. Bti BFNI of nun I'nivst the size of ID city blocks telecommunication activities in the past and has an understanding of what is destroyed. It's time to do something. Right now. you can the goals and objectives should be. join The National Arbor Day Foundation and support Ratti The search committee, which was comprised of seven members including Forest Rescue to help stop the destruction. When you join, the Singers one student representative, searched for applicants by sendi ng advertisements Foundation will preserve threatened rain forest in your name, Singer/Dancers to various institutions and even on a world-wide computer bulletin board, Help us help stop the destruction, Before it's too late. Musicians said Stewart. The group developed criteria to review the applicants and I<> contribute to Kain Forest Rescue, call narrowed the files to five applicants. Stewart and his committee invited the 1-800-222-5312 applicants to the university in mid-September for interviews, where they Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania k The National also met with different groups and administrators on campus. Saturday, November 5,1994 ' Arbor Day Foundation Point Park College Studio 101 SR Borough Proposes New Recycling Program Auditions: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. By Gary Phillips Staff Writer Youngstown, Ohio Representatives from the University, borough and the Department of Environmental Sunday, November 6, 1994 Slippery Rock Borough residents may soon have the opportunity to recycle things such Resources will meet today to finish negotiating the project. Youngstown State University as tires and large appliances, pending the outcome of a pilot version of a new recycling The borough has received a State Aid check from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bliss Hall-Room 3136 program. for the amount of $3243.34. The money will be used for the uniformed pension fund, A representative from Butler County addressed the Slippery Rock Borough Council at according to the borough secretary. Auditions: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. its Tuesday meeting about a curbside recycling program. As of now, the program only The Borough Council also discussed the submission of an application to the consists of plastic, glass and aluminum recycling. The prospective program will also recycle Commonwealth for a loan from the Capital Project Loan Fund. The loan can be used V-P0SIT10NSALSOAVAILABLE- things that are not normally picked up by the county. for health, welfare and safety for a period of 10 years at a very low interest rate of two Large appliances, tires, ~ar and boat batteries, used motor oil, freon appliances, percent. • Technicians • newspaper and corrugated cardboard are some of the materials that will be recycled by the The request for the Borough Engineer to draw up specifications for the repair of • Costumed Characters • program. There will be a nominal charge to residents for the pickup of these materials. Poplar Run Drive and Kelly Boulevard was approved by the council and is expected (Berenstain Bears™) The county performed two pilot programs in Saxonburg and atClearview Mall to see how to begin in Spring of 1995. • D.J.'s • CALL (419) 627-2390 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION they would work. Both were successful and 72 tons of material were collected at the The request last month by Slippery Rock residents for the borough to install stop Cjearview Mall site. signs at the intersection of West Cooper Street and Elm Street was not completed. The The council approved the request by the county for the use of Slippery Rock Park to Slippery Rock Police Department reported that they feel that stop signs will cause more For additional sites or proceed with a pilot program in the borough. Also included in the agreement were the use accidents at the intersection because of people sliding on ice in the winter. The borough information contact: of the borough's front loader, volunteer help and advertising by the borough. did paint new crosswalks at the intersection to make it safer for children crossing the Cedar Point® The tentative date for the recycling pickup is November 12 and surrounding areas will street. Live Entertainment be included in the program. Slippery Rock Mayor, Howard Meyer, announced that the streets to be closed for Post Office Box 5006 Sandusky, OH 44871-8006 The leaf composting agreement between the borough and Slippery Rock University was the Homecoming Parade will be posted as "no parking." A representative from the another matter dealt with at Tuesday's meeting. Council members are concerned that the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Department also announced that next week is Fire (419)627-2390 agreement with the University might not benefit the borough as much as initially expected. Prevention Week.'

Poetry Reading

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Gwendolyn Brooks Poet Laureate of Illinois Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Consultant- i n -Poet ry to the Library of Congress 14 •FRIDAY, n< -1OMMR7. 1994* I HI ROCKHT

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Thursday, Oct. 6 MEL JODIE JAMES Film: Schindler's List GIBSON FOSTER GARNER Friday, Oct. 7 Film: Schindler's List MAVERICK One showing per night — 6 p.m. Special Matinee Showing — Sunday 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Thursday, Oct. 13 Film: Jurassic Park Film: Maverick Sunday, Oct. 9 Friday, Oct. 14 Film: Jurassic Park Film: Maverick NEXT WEEK Union Program Board

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