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Halloween photos! www.thefi atlux.com VOTE TUESDAY Since 1913 Nov. 4 The student newspaper of Alfred University Vol. 103, No. 4 www.thefi atlux.com November 3, 2008 Student Observatory builder Stull returns to AU representatives By Sharifa Barrow report on Distribution Manager The biggest blockbuster of the When former Professor of Physics summer, The Dark Knight, is Trustees Robert Holtszapple’s replacement coming to Nevins Theater was unable to teach this semester, Nov. 14 and 16. Check out the meeting at Professor of Physics Dave Toot casu- review in the A&E section. ally asked AU Emeritus John Stull, Student Senate 78, if he would be interested in teach- A&E on pages 6-7 By Sam Urann ing. His answer: “Yes.” Features and Opinions Editor This semester, the six-foot-fi ve- inch man known for his ability to The Trustee Report, which kick the top of a doorframe is back, encompasses details about student teaching “Introduction to General enrollment, alumni relations, Physics.” fundraising, fi nance, academic Originally from Hornell, Stull has affairs and student affairs, was lived in the Alfred area all his life. delivered to Student Senate on Stull began his college career at Check out The Green Guide Oct. 29. the University of Rochester. He said from Green Alfred, and learn President Nate Kisselburgh and the newfound freedom of college how you can be more a few select students were allowed life proved to be too much for him, environmentally friendly. to observe the Board of Trustees’ and he fl unked out after one term. fall meeting on Oct. 16 in order to However, the experience was not a Opinions on page 2 provide input as representatives of complete loss, he said. While a stu- the student body. dent at the University of Rochester, Enrollment management was the he met his wife Paula. initial issue covered. On the whole, After leaving the U of R, Stull new student enrollment is down, enrolled at Alfred University, where with approximately 70 percent he studied ceramics and glass sci- retention. The Inamori School of ence. He continued his education Engineering increased enrollment at Alfred until he graduated in 1958 by 10 percent, while the College of with a doctoral degree in ceramics. Liberal Arts & Science decreased. In the early 1960s Stull taught his AU Saxons are heading into PHOTO BY SHARIFA BARROW There is an 80 percent show- fi rst course, “Introductory Astronomy basketball season. Meet the Professor Emeritus John Stull returned to AU this se- rate for perspective students to and Physics.” new men’s basketball coach, mester after Professor of Physics Robert Holtszapple’s come and see the campus, which In 1992, Stull offi cially retired Dale Wellman. replacement was unable to teach. Stull is probably best known on campus for Stull Observatory. Continued on page 4... Continued on page 4... Sports on back page AU is ‘Passionately Pink for the Cure’ to fight breast cancer By Megan Veon Contributing Writer On October 29, AU students and faculty turned pink for breast cancer awareness. The campus celebrated breast cancer awareness as students dressed in pink, had their nails paint- ed in Powell, carved pink pump- kins, and stood out on the football fi eld and waved up at cameras. The freezing weather was no match for the campus’s pink spirit, although it might have contributed to the pink cheeks on everyone’s faces. The Breast Cancer Awareness Committee at Alfred wanted to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding a day to raise awareness towards the end of the month without interfering with Halloween. On AU Pink Day, many students and faculty members wore T-shirts designed by co-chair of the Breast Cancer Awareness Committee Jessica Marble and director of pub- lications Rick McLay. As a result, people fl ooded the campus with pink shirts that read, “Keep Second Base PHOTO PROVIDED Safe.” Over 100 people gathered Oct. 30 to show off their pink side on Merrill Field, spelling out the letters AU. The photo was taken as one of the many events for AU Pink Day, a day of events organized by the Breast Cancer Awareness Committee. Continued on page 4... 2 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com November 3, 2008 Editorial Better late than never: Get involved on campus After a long campaign, There are times when I presence and events. In addition to reinforcing the com- would like to grasp time, twist it munity in my building, I am also staying involved in the it’s almost over... around, and replace it with new local communities through community service with my curtains and fresh upholstery. fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. As hard as it is sometimes, I know other people have the due to my hectic schedule, there is no better time to share same sentiments, and the truth as many laughs and smiles with my brothers and pledges The last few months have seen a constant bombardment of never ceases to haunt us: there than this year. political propaganda from all sides, leaving us feeling like 1950s is no rewind button. There are Not all of my goals are long-term, of course; I want to heavy punching bags that were never taken out of commission and By Tara Ramsey certain activities or tasks that learn how to bake an apple pie from scratch, and I look for- Contributing Writer still reside in the most overly used gym in town. aren’t recommended for start- ward to accomplishing my senior art show in December. No matter where we go, the endless din caused by the 24- ing late in life; gymnastics is Don’t think that simply because it’s my fi fth and fi nal hour media cranks is inescapable. Either Sarah Palin has caused one, and I wouldn’t advise going back to the third grade year I’ve warded off making new friends, because the another catastrophic hiccup on the campaign trail with a gaffe, at this point. For most things, however, it’s better late complete opposite is true. As Samuel Johnson, a British or our shaky economy, which is supported by a sea of debt, has than never. lexicographer, once said, “Sir, I look upon every day to be begun to infectiously spread around the globe in an epidemic of This is my last year here at AU, and my goal from the lost in which I do not make a new acquaintance.” credit crisis. fi rst week was to make it count. I’m not addressing aca- It would be presumptuous of me to assume that other As college students, when we’re not stressing under piles of demics here, although I believe that you should always students aren’t doing the same thing. However, this mes- assignments, we have the tyranny of our media clouding our give them all of your effort. What I am addressing is life sage is for all of my comrades who aren’t. First-years judgments with snippets and sound bites, which make any rational experiences. I’ve checked off items from my “things to and seniors alike, as well as everyone in between- please thought nearly incomprehensible. do before I croak” list in just this semester alone, and I realize that it’s not too late to get involved, to learn some- An Orwellian dystopia couldn’t do a better job of racking the did it through the help of other students. thing new, and to meet new people. Some of us value our senses and rendering citizens’ sniveling wrecks. This maelstrom I’ll mention a few things that have improved my life at lives based on our accomplishments, and some value a is what we dwell on day in and day out. AU thus far this semester. I’m a little more than uneasy life based on the people included in it. Use the resources This situation quickly becomes problematic because as students on wheels, unless it’s an automobile or a bicycle, but available to you while you’re still a college student and our work cannot be ignored. Yet as young adults, we cannot turn I learned the basics of skateboarding thanks to the AU not a part of the intimidating work force, or “real world,” a blind eye to our ever-expanding world. The responsibility falls Skate Division and a lad with a heap of patience. Being in as it is so pretentiously called. We are not living in a “false to us to take up the young generation’s burden by being active and better shape seemed a far-reaching goal, and I’m begin- world” simply because we are still being formally edu- attentive. ning a regular jogging routine with a kind friend and resi- cated. We need to reassess our goals and complete them The issues of the future belong to us; perhaps it was our dent. Like any resident assistant should, I’m emphasizing while we have our hands on the “now” and throw the predecessors that brought on these diffi cult times, but that fact is community and hoping to inspire ambition through my “then” in the garbage to be picked up next Tuesday. now inconsequential. Hindsight is 20/20 and blame is the easiest diversion to utilize instead of actually solving a problem. Our obligations as responsible citizens of the world have always There’s something Kuhl about Massa campaigning existed, but they are especially pertinent now. Remember to step back, gain a new perspective and try to see the image in full. With the national attention Massa’s policy points, or even agree with all the ones I When facing the onslaught of continuous work, we should absolutely fi xated on this his- do know; in fact, I can’t even vote for him because I’m remember Mark Twain’s quote, “Diligence is a good thing, but toric presidential election, were not registered in this district.