February 16, 2011 Vol. LXXX No. 18
Future ’update’ to improve campus library Check us out
By Jeremy Sallie
Staff Writer Concord is home to the largest library in southern West Virginia, the Frank Marsh Library. The library will see renovations in the near future to address problems ranging from the crumbly stepping stones at the entrance to old carpet laid all throughout the humid building. The library was recently awarded a three million dollar grant that looks to be geared toward the much needed renovation. Stephen Rowe, the Library Director and
Professor of English at Concord seemed excited about the grant, calling it a “library update.” The update looks to include the installation of air conditioners, a renovation of the electrical services, and possibly a swipe card system for charged printer usage. Part of the “library update” was the installing of new windows last semester that helped prepare the library for air conditioning. Not only will the students enjoy a cooler environment, so will the books, as “high humidity destroys paper,” Dr. Rowe said. The library is currently at 97 percent shelving capacity and
keeping those books in good condition is a top priority. Another concern was the renovation of the electrical services. Currently, the library is running at 120 percent electrical usage, causing circuits to flip and short losses of power. By updating the old circuitry, the loss of power would be minimized and more electrical outlets will be available for the students. This semester, Dr. Rowe and his staff are reviewing potential architects for the job. The last part of the update looks at the topic of printer usage. Each year, $10,000 is allotted from student funds
for free printing. Of that 10,000, 57 percent has been used, with two more expected usage hikes at midterm and finals. Dr. Rowe has a small cushion in a miscellaneous account in the case that students exceed the allotted amount. Printer usage has increased by about 10 percent annually with the increased usage of Blackboard being one of the causes. Many schools, like Marshall University have implemented a “scan card” system, according to Gary D. Hall, Manager of Teaching. The Drinko Library at Marshall charges students 10 cents for black and white
and 25 cents for color copies. Students queue their print jobs and scan their card to pay for their printing. Problems can occur with a “scan card” system, like a large queue list, causing students to wait a bit longer for print jobs. However, the system seems to cut down on unnecessary printing. According to Hall, departments that convert to a “scan card” system show a dramatic decrease in supply costs. Concord students can expect several great changes for their library in the coming years. For more information, contact Dr. Rowe at rowe@concord.edu.
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SGA fills empty seats, solves old problems Arts & Entertainment: By Kelly Connors Opinions Editor At last week’s meeting, it was discussed that President Aloia would tentatively be present at this week’s SGA meeting to speak on safety issues. Spencer Stevens was appointed to the position of SGA secretary last Wednesday after the seat was vacated at the beginning of the semester when Secretary Elsaid resigned. Due to more recent resignations, there are now two open senatorial positions, one faculty senate position, and one justice position. If anyone is interested in any of those positions, they should pick up an application in the SGA office.
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Concord student competes in pageants, supports community By Samantha Ricketts
Editor-in-Chief Concord is home to one of the up-and-coming stars of West Virginia. Kayla Tilley, an Art Education major from Oak Hill, is currently Mrs. Fayette County 2010 and is a delegate for the Mrs. West Virginia America and the Mrs. West Virginia United States pageants coming up in March. To become Mrs. Fayette County, Tilley competed
in the Fayette County Oak Leaf Pageant, where three queens were selected: Fayette County Queen, Bridge Day Queen, and Oak Leaf Festival Queen. The current Mrs. West Virginia United States 2010, Kristi Atha-Rader, served as the pageant director and chose the queens based on poise, personality, and beauty. As Mrs. Fayette County, Tilley has been active in the community through various programs. She even began her own Loan-A-Dress
Program at Oak Hill High School, in which donated dresses are loaned to lower income female students for formal events such as prom and homecoming. “I was inspired to create the Loan-A-Dress Program for various reasons, but mainly because I know firsthand of the struggles some females go through who are not supported by
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There were many seats filled this week, consisting of the entire Elections Committee, ADA committee, Dining committee, and the Technology committee. Corey Hummer, Kaitlyn Mullins, Chris Matheny, Dustin Blankenship, Julie Meikle, and Andrew Prince were all appointed to the Elections Committee. Catherine King was appointed to the ADA committee, Emily Nordman to the Dining committee, and William Ball to the Technology committee. The only complaint received last week simply read
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that we were able to provide this opportunity to so Athens, W.Va. many families in West Virginia,” said Angie Holley, Hundreds of students re- chairwoman of the comceived free assistance com- mittee who organizes Colpleting college aid applica- lege Goal Sunday. “Comtions Sunday during West pleting the FAFSA can be Virginia’s second annual intimidating, but College College Goal Sunday event. Goal Sunday allows us to More than 700 families at- offer personalized support tended the event, which of- to guide students and parfered free workshops staffed ents through that process.” by financial aid professionInformation regarding als at 18 locations across all state and federal fithe state. The workshops nancial aid programs is focused on helping students available from the Coland families navigate the lege Foundation of West Free Application for Federal Virginia, the state’s free Student Aid (FAFSA) form. college-planning website “We are very excited online at www.cfwv.com.
Students take advantage of free ‘Magic’ cards
By TJ Meadows News Editor Local game and comic shop, Lost Legion: The Keep provided free cards from popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering that were available starting at the end of last month in the dorms. The free Magic cards provided came in small, pre-constructed 30 card decks. Students were allowed to take as many as they wanted, within reason. Freshman Jonathon Shrader said that he took a few of the free pre-constructed decks from the dorms. “I’ve been playing Magic
since the start of fall semester,” Shrader said. “I know a lot of people that play already, but I wanted to get cards for the people that didn’t have any so they could play with me.” The free cards consisted of 30 semi-random common and uncommon cards from some of the most recent Magic sets. “They actually have some pretty good cards,” Shrader said. “Mostly commons and uncommons, but if you put any two of them together, you get a pretty decent deck.” Magic already had a small following on campus, which prompted the creation of Concord Casual Night at the Lost Legion. Casual
Night is Thursday night starting at 6PM, and allows players to participate in open format matches. Open format in Magic allows players to play with non-tournament level decks. “I only have gotten to go once but it was really interesting,” said Shrader. “I understand why they would want to do it: get people to play enough and maybe they’ll step up to play in standard tournaments or sealed release tournaments.” First time Concord student Jordan Cardwell said that
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their families, or whose families cannot financially support them. My mom is a teacher and the prom director at Oak Hill High School, and I help her each year to coordinate the extravaganza, and I have seen these girls not attend prom or other dances due to not even being able to afford the tickets to the dance let alone be able to afford a dress to go!” Tilley said. Seeing the need to incorporate a program, Tilley contacted her classmates from high school to see if they would be willing to donate dresses to begin this program for girls in need. The idea skyrocketed from there, as those donors told others, and now the program is in place at Oak
Hill High School. And other schools are, hopefully, soon to follow. Tilley is in the process of distributing literature about the program to local schools, hoping to hear back soon. “Each female interested in the program help must attend a brief meeting with me, not fully explaining their situation, but expressing willingness to help with expanding the program,” Tilley said. “This simply means that they must help with fundraisers throughout the year to help pay for the dry cleaning of the dresses and any other upkeep they may need.” Also, each girl involved must sign an agreement that in the event that the dress being loaned is damaged, the student would help the program to fix or replace the dress. In addition to this community program, Tilley is also the coordinator for the
Adopt-A-Student Program at Oak Hill High School. “As the coordinator of the Adopt-A-Student Program, I am responsible for recruiting mentors for the program to counsel students, […] holding meetings with the mentors to discuss the program’s goals as well as to discuss and stay updated on progress with the students,” Tilley said. Tilley is known as the “maintenance woman” of the program, making sure that mentors are upholding their responsibilities, which include meeting with their students once a week in order to “transform high school students who are struggling-with school, with family, with their direction in life--into young adults who have confidence, determination and self-awareness,” Tilley said. “Supported by a community of mentors who are re-
lentlessly committed to their success, we hope that these teenagers learn to make thoughtful choices, fulfill their commitments, acknowledge their mistakes and account for their actions,” Tilley said. “By taking control of their lives, students realize they can achieve more than they ever dreamed possible.” But this is not all; Tilley has also participated in many other activities as part of her position. This winter, she coordinated a toy drive to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation. She also is a member of the Oak Leaf Festival Committee, in which she assists with events such as the pageants and the Christmas Bazaar Celebration, which Tilley calls “a community function that provides an opportunity for local vendors, artists, bakers, and anyone else who may want to share their craft or hobby
with the community, as well as provides the local children with a free visit with Santa!” Tilley also helped coordinate and work the First Annual “Terry’s Tribute” Golf Tournament. Terry Massey was a member of Tilley’s community, who passed away last year due to breast cancer, leaving behind a husband and three children. “’Terry’s Tribute’ is a golf tournament organized by her loving family and friends, and every last penny donated to the benefit is then returned to the community in the form of a college scholarship to other children who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Terry’s three children were the first three to be awarded scholarships.” Tilley said. “However beyond the scholarships and golf tournament, ‘Terry’s Tribute’ is a wellknown cause amongst the
The Concordian Announcements Board Don’t waste time and paper putting up flyers all over campus. Reach your audience using
community […] promoting and raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness by teaming up with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.” “It would be an honor not only to represent our wild and wonderful state but also to represent Concord University,” Tilley said. Tilley is selling ads for the program that will be distributed at the America pageant to each visitor. To purchase an ad, email tilleyk31@ mycu.concord.edu. “Any support from any school club, organization, department, etc. would be greatly appreciated!” Tilley said. The state pageant will be held at the Renaissance Center in Huntington on March 19 at 7p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the pageant office or at the door. Visit www. mrswestvirginiaamerica. com for more information.
The Concordian Announcements Board. All organizations, individuals, and departments are encouraged to submit short announcements about events on campus or requests from the community. Email concordian@concord.edu to submit an announcement or to inquire for further information. Concord University will be hosting its annual Scholars Convocation on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 4 p.m. The event will include our annual Founders’ Day celebration and the theme for this year’s convocation will be “The Year of the Veterans’ Initiative.” As in the past few years, the event will again include recognition of faculty, staff and students. We are asking students for nominations for this year’s Student Service Award recipient. Students may nominate a fellow student and self-nominations will also be accepted. Each nomination should include the following: · Name of candidate · Contact information for candidate (campus box and/or phone numbers) · A statement concerning why the candidate is deserving of the award. The statement does not have to be lengthy, but it should identify the specific actions or activities of the student that indicates his or her service to the community, or to Concord, or to the student body, or any other type of service. Nominations should be submitted to bonner@concord.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14. Based on the nominations received, one or more students will be recognized at the convocation on March 2. Please consider taking the time to nominate a deserving student. This is an opportunity to recognize some of the outstanding work being done by our Concord students! February is Healthy Heart Month! February 16: Realistic Weight and Fitness Goals Steve Collins, Personal Trainer/ CU Board of Governors Seminar begins at noon! Bring your lunch and join us! CU P4P Seminars are free and open to the public. Bring a friend! The Student Center Office will be collecting greeting cards for the St. Jude’s Ranch Recycling Card Program. The backs of the cards should be removed and all must be 5” x 7” or less in size. No Hallmark, Disney, or American Greeting cards are accepted. Deadline for submission is February 22, 2011. For more information, contact (304) 384-5310 or email either lhill@concord.edu or mcmillans18@concord.edu The Greenbier Classic promises to be the most exciting stop on the PGA TOUR FedExCup Series. From record-setting finishes to megastar concerts, The Greenbrier Classic will be the envy of the PGA TOUR FedExCup Series. Complimentary admission to the 2011 Greenbrier Classic Concert Series are available with the purchase of your weekly badge package. Concert tickets are not sold separately. This year’s line-up includes Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan performing on Thursday, July 28th and capping off an exciting week of golf with Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert performing on Saturday, July 30th 2011. Don’t miss your opportunity to be apart of the biggest and most exciting stop on the PGA TOUR this summer. Buy your weekly badges today! EXPLORING ELITE OPPORTUNITIES Webinar Featuring: Don Asher, Jason Morris and Nichole Fazio-Veigel February 16, 2011, 3:30 pm Library Room B19 •Most recognizable awards •Most elite experiential programs •Equity-based opportunities to support underrepresented students •Resources for international students •Writing compelling personal statements •Eye-catching resumes •Obtaining strong letters of recommendations
The Student Government Association (SGA) has regular meetings Wednesdays at 4p.m. in the Stateroom. All students are invited to attend. Concord Color Fridays-Show Your Concord Spirit! Wear maroon and gray or your Concord gear on Fridays! Go CU! LinkedIN or LeftOUT Webinar Featuring: Jenny DeVaughn February 24, 2011. 1:00 pm Rahall Technology Center 315A Webinar will cover: •Optimized LinkedIn profile to make a positive first impression •Understanding of LinkedIn functions specifically for college graduates and professionals in transition •Daily and weekly activities to boost your professional brand online using LinkedIn •Advice, tips and much more! Did you have a dull Tuesday night? You should have made an appearance at Movie Night hosted by SAC! Next time, come out and enjoy the fun. Sara Cameron, Staff Writer Fall Student Teacher Placement Meeting Wednesday, February 23rd at 3:30 p.m. in Marsh Hall Room 320
SMARTHINKING is a free online tutoring service available 24/7 for most classes and paper editing. For help with SMARTHINKING, contact the ASC in Admin332, asc@concord.edu, or phone 304-384-6074. The Concordian is the place to advertise! Send your information to concordian@ concord.edu and see it in next week’s issue! For more upcoming events, check out the SAC Calendar or the Concord website: www.concord.edu! There are a variety of events happening this semester, so join in the fun on campus!
It is time to complete the 2011-2012 FAFSA. The On-line address is: www.fafsa.gov Important information to consider: • Priority filing deadline for Concord is March 1 • You will need your pin number (and parents’ pin number if a dependent student) • May file with estimated Federal Taxes and change to correct totals once 2010 taxes are complete • Will need parents’ information such as: marital status date, social security numbers, date of birth, and email addresses To all students and instructors taking or teaching courses at the Public Higher Education Center: We have now implemented an inclement weather schedule at the HEC that will coincide with the main campus IVN schedule. You will be notified by text alert and email if you are signed up for the emergency alert system and the schedule will be posted on the Concord University website. Thank you. Concord University Beckley Center Staff
The Spanish Program and the Division of Languages and Literature at Concord University is happy to present Portafolio. Portafolio is an online magazine that showcases critical and creative perspectives composed by Concord students on issues surrounding Hispanic or Latino Spanish communities. The purpose of this publication is to create a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion in both English and Spanish about contemporary social, political and cultural issues of importance to the Hispanic world. In this the inaugural edition, the editorial committee asks for submissions that directly deal with notions of social, political, cultural, and/or sexual difference and debate. This call is open to all genres of artistic creation and may include, but is not restricted to, short story, essay, and photography and other plastic art forms. All entries will be reviewed by an outside committee and all participants will be notified. A selection of entries will be chosen for publication. The entry the selection names as the feature will receive a monetary award. For more information, contact: Matthew Edwards Ph.D., mjedwards@concord.edu Concord University Theatre Dept. will hold auditions for “Kennedy’s Children” on Thursday Feb. 17th at 6 p.m. in the H. C. Paul Theater located in the Alexander Fine Arts Center. *There are roles for 4 males and 4 females and examination scripts may be signed out by contacting Dr. Tom Gambill in office M108 of the Alexander Fine Arts Center. The Charleston Ballet presents: “PINOCCHIO”, March 25 and 26, Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre, 7:30pm We are offering to your group a ticket discount for 10 or more tickets with the 11 ticket free! You may contact the CB office at 304-342-6541 or visit our website at www.thecharlestonballet.com
Sisters Fest: March 18 & 19, 2011 Theme: Aloha Sisters www.sistersfest.com If Early Registration received (form and money) on or before March 7, 2011 will be entered in a drawing for 19” Flat Screen TV with built-in DVD Player (form is on the website, print and send in to the address listed, you may also use a piece of paper and write down who and what they will be attending and send in along with payment. Lei Contest Judged on Prettiest and Most Original during the Parade on Saturday Hula Dance Lessons! Limbo Contest and “Minute to Win It” Fun and Games on Saturday afternoon “How Well Do You Know Your Sister” returns emceed by Linda Marrin Appetizer & Dessert Contest PLUS an added prize for Best Themed Food Come experience the new look of Sistersville with its new shopping, restaurants and the historic Wells Inn back in all its glory, with lodging and dining. Get your act together for the Variety Show on Friday night and we were be going to the Gaslight Theatre for that event!
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Charleston, W.Va. Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Upper Rotunda, State Capitol West Virginia’s public and independent colleges and universities will participate in the annual Higher Education Day at the Legislature. The institutions will host exhibits, distribute information, and have representatives on
the public and independent Interested in joining or college and university presicreating your own Relay dents with a proclamation declaring February 17, 2011 for Life team at Concord as Higher Education Day. University? Join us at the next Relay for Life meetMEDIA NOTE: A House ing on Wednesday, FebruCitation will be presented ary 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in by members of the West Vir- Subway Sides. All facginia House of Delegates ulty, staff, and students at 11:00 a.m. in the House interested in participatChamber. A Senate Resoing are welcome to attend! lution will be presented by refreshments members of the West Vir- Light be provided. ginia State Senate at 11:30 will What is Relay For Life? a.m. in the Senate Chamber. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight
10:30 a.m. Governor’s Reception Room, State Capitol Governor Earl Ray Tomblin will present Dr. Brian Noland, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; Mr. James Skidmore, Chancellor of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education; and Mr. Ben Exley, IV, Executive Director of the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc.; and
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back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more
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ness center that was broken has been removed and a replacement has been ordered, and Nickelodeon is back on Concord’s cable, proving that if people are specific with their complaints, Ombudsperson Hall will do her best to fix the problem. All organizations must submit their budgets to Business Manager Adam Pauley by the end of this
week’s meeting in order to apply for SGA funding. Publicity Chair Crystal Poe has announced that a list of committee times and members will be posted on the SGA Facebook page as soon as the times are finalized. Check out SGA this Wednesday at 4p.m. in the Stateroom.
others will probably only stick with the stuff they got for free,” Cardwell said. Cardwell also said he wasn’t surprised by the interest in the free cards as the game already was fairly common on campus. “It’s free stuff; people are going to take advantage of it,” he said. “Some people have really been wanting to play but not really wanting to pay for it.” Shrader said that Magic will always have a place on campus and that the newer players have already begun to expand their collections.
“It gives us something to do. It’s just a hobby. It’s cool that the Legion did it though because there’s really not much else in Athens,” he said. “Some of the new players have already bought new cards for their decks, which helps the Legion out in the long run, but I think it’s still pretty awesome that they gave them out for us to have something to do.” The Lost Legion shop offers comic books, trading card games, tabletop games, action figures, and various other alternative hobbies.
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“Parking.” Ombudsperson Hall requested that, if anyone decides to write a complaint, that they be specific so she can actually try to fix the problem. The punching bag in the fit-
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ing find for a new student. “It was a little surprising,” Cardwell said. “I wouldn’t expect a university to basically give out free toys.” Cardwell said that he jumped at the opportunity to get new cards, but he thinks that many of the new players won’t pick up the game as a full hobby. “It’s possible that some, on the one hand, will continue to play, but a lot of the
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What Do You Think...
About Placing a Sports Bar in the Student Center? By Dustin Blankenship
Student Life Editor
Andrew Prince Junior “It would be a great way for students to increase social networking skills and to hang out and have fun.”
Moe Ishihara Senior “Yes. Most students are interested in sports. It’s good for international students to learn American culture.”
Chris Matheny Senior “It is a good idea because there is a demand. There used to be a bar in the student center and there is no reason we shouldn’t have one again.”
Genevive Hatcher Sophomore “We need other things fixed, but that would be pretty great.”
Sam Dobson Freshman “We should definitely do it. It would bring a lot of focus on the campus community.”
‘Like the Back Of My Hand’ brings laughs Student organizations
for Valentine’s Day.” With host TJ Meadows’s witty Staff Writer sense of humor, the laughter never seemed to cease. On Wednesday, February Questions included: What 9th, the Student Activity is your partner’s phobia? Committee, also known as What is your partner’s seSAC, hosted a game show cret pleasure? Who was where couples and friends the last person your partteamed up against one anothner texted? And many er to compete for first place. more comical questions. “It was a fun, interactive When asked how they game for the audience and liked the game show, stucontestants,” Director of dents Shay Brown and Students Activities, Anna Devyn Thompson said, “We Hardy, said. When asked both liked it a whole lot. why she chose to have the It was something differgame show, Hardy respondent and interesting. It was ed, “It was a fun way for loud.” Host, TJ Meadows, contestants to win prizes
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CONCORD ANNOUNCES BLACK HISTORY EVENTS Press Release Athens, W.Va. The Concord University Office of Multicultural Affairs announces the following events scheduled for this year’s Black History Month Celebration. Guitarist, singer-songwriter Leah Morris will perform folk and blues music in the tradition of the Civil Rights Movement on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. in the Student Center Subway Sides. “Hotel Rwanda” will be shown on Tuesday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. each night in Room A-237 of Marsh Hall. The film tells the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. A discussion will follow. The play, “Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till” will be performed on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Main Theatre of the Alexander Fine Arts Center. Presented by Mike Wiley Productions, the play tells the story of a 14-year-old black Chicago youth who traveled to the Mississippi Delta in 1955 and stepped into a world of thick color lines, hard-held class systems and unspeakable taboos. For more information contact Nancy Ellison at 304-384-6086.
asserted, “It was great!” Winners of the game show were as follows: first place: Ashley Fuya and Carrie Honaker who won a $50 gift card to Outback; second place winners were Melanie Helm and Dustin Graham who were given a $30 gift card to Applebee’s; Brooke Bailey and Josslyn Hypes were third place winners with a $25 gift card to Chili’s; and fourth place winners were George and Jeremy Hawks who were awarded with a $10 flex cards each. Hardy was also pleased with the turnout. There
were approximately 50 students in the audience and 22 contestants. In addition to the game show and excitement, a group announced that a fiveyear-old, by the name of Allison Williams, is battling cancer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and all she wants is a billion Valentine’s Day cards. Many people from the game show and audience participated in signing Valentine’s Day cards for her! Check out future SAC activities for a chance to win prizes, meet new people, and to just have fun!
Campus-wide health initiative: Students participate in ‘P4P Challenge’ activities
By Catherine Jackson
is the place for you, and you can get your heart rate up at Staff Writer the following times: Mon6a.m.-11p.m.; Lately there seems to be day-Friday a healthy glow and energy Saturday- Noon-6p.m. and among the students and fac- on Sunday from noon-11p.m. If the whole gym scene reulty that have banded together to support the Pound ally isn’t your “thing” free for Pound challenge. Not Zumba classes are just the only are students and faculty thing to shake those last few enjoying healthier lifestyles, pounds. The atmosphere is but they are also reach- really fun and if you feel a ing out with compassion little shy, there are plenty to the hungry along with of people there that you can the state of West Virginia hide behind until you feel in the nationwide initia- comfortable with the moves. tive “Drive to End Hunger.” Check out the free Zumba P4P Challenge benefits classes in the ballroom from the Feeding America orga- 4:30 p.m. til 5:15 p.m. durnization, which provides ing the following dates: Febfood for over 37 million ruary 17, 22, and 24, March Americans each year. It is 1, 3, 15, 22, 24, 29, and 31. There will also be Fitness a sad reality that there are classes offered by CU stupeople starving right here in our own state. According dent Sean Williams during to the U.S. Department of the following times and at Agriculture, West Virginia the following locations: 2/16 was listed as one of the two at Gym II from 5-6p.m., states with the greatest in- 2/17 5:30-7:30p.m in the crease in food insecurity. Ballroom , 2/22 5-6p.m. in This is something that the Dance Studio, 2/23 4:30we as a university can help 6p.m. in the Ballroom, 2/24 turn around. If you haven’t 5-6p.m. in the Dance Studio. Weight loss is all about signed up for the Pound for Pound Challenge, you can the choices that we decide get in touch with Anna Har- to make throughout the day. dy at amillshardy@concord. The university has provided edu to set up a weigh-in ap- numerous fitness programs pointment. In order to help to choose from to help make you achieve your weight loss the choice to exercise easier, goal, Concord has provided but exercise alone is only many enjoyable fitness pro- half of the equation. For even grams for students, faculty better weight loss results, and staff to participate in. healthier eating choices are If you’re the type that a must. On February 9th would rather plug into your Aramark Mid- Atlantic DisI-pod and zone out on a trict Chef John Lakatosh and treadmill, the fitness center Duquesne University Nutritionist, Sherie Sheran gave
helpful nutritional information and tips along with free food and Naked Juice to the over 80 faculty, students, and staff who participated in the event at the Subway stage. The event was a success, and if you missed it you can always come to the next seminar which will be held February 16 from noon to 1p.m. (location TBA) with Personal Trainer Steve Collins, who is also on the Concord University Board of Governors. Mr. Collins will be sharing his expertise with the campus body and will be discussing realistic health and weight goals. There will be various health seminars held throughout the semester to keep motivation high and weight off. It is the hope of the Wellness Committee that the Pound for Pound Challenge will become an annual event. Perhaps the Pound for Pound Challenge can serve as a stepping stone in allowing new healthy programs and ideas to take place on the campus. We are a creative community of students full of ideas and drive. If you have a health related project or idea, turn it into a reality by contacting Dr. Susan Williams, Dr. Marjie Flanigan or Anna Hardy of the Wellness Committee. As a student body we can take things to a whole new level, step by step, and pound for pound.
celebrate Valentine’s Day By Dustin Blankenship
Student Life Editor This Valentine’s Day, February 14th, student organizations took to the student center with force to provide an outlet for the special holiday. Some organizations provided Valentines for sale, including a special “Singing Valentine” offered by Phi Alpha Delta that featured student Chris Matheny performing a special love song to the valentine for only $5. Another table was set up offering free condoms for Valentine’s Day. These students asserted that “Safe Love is Good Love.” Other organizations provided alternatives to the traditional celebrations of Valentine’s Day.
SAC, for example, held an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party for students that may not neccesarily want to celebrate the holiday in the traditional manner. One may have felt that love was in the air after witnessing all of the activities available for Valentine’s Day; however, it is impossible to view all of the beauty without noting the fundraising element attached. Valentine’s Day was a great day of fundraising and love for all of campus. And it seems, in fact, that these two things have and will always go together. “I just hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day, whether they celebrated with someone or not,” student Victor Parra said. “After all, it’s all about the candy.”
Photos from Dustin Blankenship and Chris Matheny Student organizations sponsored several Valentine’s Day programs on campus ranging from hearts filled with condoms to “Singing Valentines.”
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Arts and Entertainment
Facebook: A ‘Social Network’
By Catherine Jackson
lete? A scholar? Party animal? Nerd? How do you define Staff Writer these labels and why do these labels define you? Researchers I finally watched The So- are now looking into the link cial Network, the film that between our social networking you have probably all seen, sites and how we use them to chronicling the founding of express our personality traits. Facebook. It made me think: There is a defining moment Why do we like to put our- when you enter into the Faceselves on display? Why do book world and must decide we choose the statuses that which photo to choose for a we do? Why do we post profile picture. Should it be the those drunken party pictures? one of me drinking shots at the Practically everyone has a beach house? Nah, too “JerFacebook now, and it has of- sey-Shore-esque.” What about ficially reached South Park the one of me snapping a photo episode status, which means of myself in the bathroom mirit’s a big deal. If you are like ror? Mmm, perhaps too slutty me you’ve noticed your- and “MySpace” looking. I self spending time browsing know which one I will use! through your friends’ pro- The one of me with my friends file, their photos, wall posts, snowboarding! You probably etc. to see what events are arrived at this decision withtaking place in their lives. out too much thought, but Facebook has this sort of perhaps subconsciously this magnetar affect, it pulls us decision grew out of your dein by giving us the power to sire to project an outdoorsy, pick and choose our friends sociable, risk-taking vibe. and express who we are and We all like to be liked and what we like. How do your we all have an image we want friends relate to you? Do they to portray. But what is an imlike what you like? How do age? According to the Merriyou react to their statuses? am Webster Dictionary, image Do you ever find yourself lik- is defined as “a reproduction ing a certain person’s updates or imitation of the form of a more than others? Maybe we person or thing.” We think we like the profiles that are most are projecting this original imsimilar to our own because age of ourselves, defined by they remind us of ourselves our interests, but perhaps we and validate our sense of self. are really only mirrors that Are you a parent? An Athe- project the image of what we
think we are. Maybe we are just playing roles and think that our roles are who we really are. The messages that we receive from others tell us who we supposedly are. And this can be utterly confusing. You may wonder, “Well I like Nirvana, and I like The Office, and I like macaroni with ketchup. I don’t understand how having interests and likes means that I am projecting an image of myself.” And these projections may be who you really are. We all like things. I say I like running on my Facebook. Do I like running? No I absolutely hate running, especially on a treadmill. It is something I dread and can only do blasting my eardrums out with Tool. I guess I wanted to seem like I was a motivated, healthy, organic type. But who am I kidding. There is nothing wrong with having likes and interests, in fact if we didn’t have any, we should all just check out of life right now. There would be no point in living. The problem is when we define our likes and interests by other people, when we let other people call the shots in our lives and tell us who we are and what we can be. In the words of Dr. Seuss, “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” So go live your life,
Upcoming Events: Ping Pong Tournament - Feb. 16, Gameroom 8p.m. Leah Morris Songs of the Civil Rights Movement - Feb. 17, Subway Stage 8p.m. Free Friday Giveaway - Feb. 18, Student Center Ground Floor 11a.m.-1p.m. “Hotel Rwanda” showing - Feb. 22 & 25, Admin 237 7p.m. Chicken Soup for the Multicultural Soul - Feb. 23, Subway Stage 11a.m. Concord Idol - Feb. 23, Subway Stage 8p.m. Open Mic Monday - Feb. 28, Subway Stage 9p.m.
‘The Aluminum Show’
By Catherine Jackson
Staff Writer I have almost no words to describe the Aluminum Show, so I will simply do my best to share my experience. The stage was veiled with an iridescent aluminum curtain and surreal music played softly while audience members took their seats. None of us knew what to expect, and to be honest, I thought the story line about a young robot traveling through a futuristic world to reunite with his family sounded like a Pixar movie and thus did not have high hopes for the show. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The room went black and the energy soared through the roof. On the stage was a sea of aluminum air piping slithering around like some sort of primordial industrial ooze. Gradually they gained more and more consciousness and began to dance a sort of primal yet beautiful dance that resulted in a
little baby tube being born. I won’t describe every scene in detail, but the little tube gets separated from his family, and for a while the show is focused on the dancers. The dancers were absolutely mesmerizing. They came down from the ceiling in a cocoon-like industrial plastic tube and began to perform the most incredibly energetic acrobatics. It was frenzied and fantastic. They danced with aluminum props in a way that would make Gene Kelly proud. Aluminum was shot out of canons, made into streamers, levitated, and fashioned into runway-worthy costumes. The show definitely had some zany moments: imagine three giant silvery Michelin Men bombastically hip hop dancing. Or silvery industrial tubes crooning “Staying Alive,” “Ghostbusters,” and Michael Jackson’s “I’m Bad.” Toes were definitely tapping throughout the audience. The crowd participation was inventive as well. Alu-
minum pillows were puffed up and tossed to the audience to play keep away with. Big, silvery, snake-like tubes that reached to the back of the auditorium were sent out in mass over the audience members’ heads. And one boy was actually summoned to the stage to be wrapped in aluminum, worshiped by the industrial objects, and then “devoured” by the bigger-than-life slinkies. The show was simply magical. It appealed to all the senses in a bedazzling, colorfully eccentric way. The costumes were avant garde, the electronic music was hypnotic, and the dancing was on fire. The room was full of controlled chaos. It felt like a celebration to me and it made me feel like the little boy a few rows in front of me. He could not contain himself, he got up and threw his arms around and would imitate the dancers out of sheer happiness. The performance was one that I will never forget and always look back upon and smile.
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‘The Magic Flute’ Review
By Joel Hagy
A&E Editor This past week The Concord Music Department produced a new rendition of “The Magic Flute” by Mozart. This performance was set in a mental health facility where the patients are trying to find their sanity. This is a far off setting of the show and brings a much more friendly atmosphere for the audience, allowing them to see what is happening as it would have in the original, but in a much more understandable and cost effective format that Mozart would be proud of. The show was sold out and had a full house every night to the point that some people were standing to see it. The overall effort put into the preformace was well shown by how the cast
Photo by Joel Hagy Pamina from “The Magic Flute” singing in the mental facillity.
and crew made it feel as if I was sitting in the facitliy
watching all of this plot unfold right before my eyes.
“Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary of 2009, THE COVE follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, including hidden microphones and cameras in
fake rocks, the team uncovers how this small, seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.” ~The Cove
the film’s surprise ending is alluded to when Gnomeo actually has an oppurtunity to discuss the plot of the story with William Shakespeare, himself, during his exile. The combination of mu-
sic, actors, and gnomish antics allowed “Gnomeo and Juliet” to be a perfect movie for Valentine’s Day or to simply go out with a group of friends and enjoy yourself. It earns a Gnome-tastic rating.
Eco Club films continue on campus
By Gary Thompson
Guest Writer The CU Eco Club will be screening its second film of the officially titled “Did you Know” Documentary series. The film will be shown at 5p.m. on Tuesday, February 15th and Wednesday, February 16th in the film room, Admin 237.
‘Gnomeo and Juliet’ Review By Liston Pennington
Staff Writer The screen is set as a gnome trots out onto the middle of a stage and begins the prologue of the famed Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. “Two households, both alike in dignity,” but before the gnome is able to finish he is abrubtly yanked off stage by a shepard’s crook and we have our first glimpse of this rehashed version of the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. The film, “Gnomeo and Juliet” directed by Kelly Asbury, was released into theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend and displays a rather different view of Shakespeare’s play. Garden gnomes, rather than Veronan families, act out the roles of the Montagues and the Capulets in a contest of blue versus red, respectively. Though the story of the “starcrossed lovers” has been reinterpreted time and time again, the idea of garden gnomes playing the part of Romeo and Juliet and the creative animation of Rocket Pictures gave a fresh look for couples looking for a romantic-comedy that still maintains a G-rating. The variety of the cast, including Ozzy Osburne (Fawn), Jason Statham (Tybalt), Julie Walters (Miss Montague), Richard Wison (Mr. Capulet), James McAvoy (Gnomeo), and Emily Blunt (Juliet) create a light-humored environment for a traditional tragic play. Even Executive producer Elton John upped the goodvibes of the production by lending his musical catalogue to the film through incorporating his songs “Crocodile Rock” and “Your Song.” Though the movie follows most of the traditional plot points of the Shakespearean feud of the Capulets (Reds) and the Montagues (Blues) with moments like Tybalt’s death and the exile of Romeo, or for the sake of this movie “Gnomeo,” the film is filled with several twists to make this film a unique production. In one of the many twists,
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Opinions
CU IDs need modernized Condoms come to Concord
By TJ Meadows
News Editor Concord University will eventually start charging for printing in the academic buildings, and it’s for very understandable reasons. Larger universities charge a small fee per page, and Concord has been incredibly generous for allowing us to print for free for this long. Having said that, I do feel that if the university is going to charge us for this service, they need to change the format of our student ID’s. Currently if you look at your ID, you see a barcode sticker on the back that allows one to buy meals in the cafeteria, and a validation sticker for the semester. I think that charging for services would be made much more convenient for students if this format was abandoned in favor of the actual swipebar ID.
This is my first year at Concord, and I’ve had previous
experience with the swipebar ID at another university, and it is absolutely wonderful. Transitioning over allows much more simplicity in student economic affairs. A swipe-able ID would allow Concord to have its own student currency (I’m going to call it Cougar Cash) for students to use on campus. Cougar Cash would allow parents to support their college student without having to actually give them actual cash by allowing them to electronically put dollar amounts on their student’s ID.
Ideally, Cougar Cash would be valid in the Student Center, including the Aramark food services, the bookstore, and the cafeteria; as well as for the laundry machines, printing costs, and potentially some vending machines. Larger universities adopt systems like these all the time, and Concord, as it grows should consider change as well. The ease that Cougar Cash
offers students is almost invaluable. There have been countless times where I’ve seen someone ask their friends for a quarter to do laundry or for a soda. Also, I’ve encountered moments where a fatal mistake in laundry can ruin the stickers on an ID. Scan cards circumvent all of those problems and offer more opportunities for students to spend money easily, especially on items where cash is necessary. The transition process may cost the University initially, but the benefits that are presented far outweigh the negatives. The ATM machines in the Student Center charge students an additional fee if they have a different bank provider and discourages spending; also, even if a student has a debit card, they may prefer to not use it simply to avoid having to balance a checkbook, or for fear of hidden fees. Cougar Cash is a simple way to offer students purchasing power at all times.
Gay marriage would boost economy
By Scott Noble
Staff Writer I was at a checkout line the other day and while waiting, I did the usual scan of the assorted gossip magazines and noticed a picture of Elton John and his family. It led me to think about the polarizing issue of gay marriage. It gave me pause to wonder why there is very little (if any) vocal opposition to a gay man or woman adopting a child, and yet getting married to their partner is such a big deal. Is not being a parent as big a deal as being a spouse? I understand there is the theological argument. That is a given but really, what other valid counterpoint is out there to make someone like myself grudgingly agree? If it does nothing to adversely affect my life, then why should I object? The moral/religious objection is flimsy at its best. It is faith-based and defined by a book that was written, interpreted, and edited by man, an imperfect entity with pride and vices. Bono once quipped “The God I know isn’t short of cash.” Well, to expand on that and be in total disagreement with our pious citizens from the Westboro Baptist “Church,” The God I know doesn’t hate “fags” either. Disclaimer, disclaimer! For those of you with a bad case of PC and thin skin, the previous slur was used in their context and vernacular, not mine, so hold off on the hate mail. Now, I was thinking about the economic advantages to
gay marriage and these little tidbits came to mind. First, what is the average cost of a marriage license? Multiply that by say, a few hundred thousand? A million? Throw in the additional weddings and the economy is starting to creep along. The average cost of a modest wedding is around 25 thousand dollars. I know this due to the fact I spent six years in that particular industry (do more multiplication). The next economic benefit is taxes. If you put aside the higher earning brackets and focus on the middle class, I’m sure anyone who has been married can attest to this; D.I.N.Ks or Dual Income, No Kids couples pay a higher rate than those with children. Well, a large majority of gay couples have just that, dual income and no kids. For example, Lakewood, Ohio is a suburb of Cleveland. In reality, it is right next door. Lakewood is also one of the largest gay communities in the eastern half of the country. While Cleveland and the other cities in that area struggle at times to make ends meet, Lakewood enjoys some of the best school, public works, and public safety systems in the area. Why? Let us say it is a combination of gay disposable income and discriminating taste. I know this firsthand as well. I spent quite a bit of time in Lakewood during my five years in Cleveland. I highly recommend the thrift stores, by the way. The final revenue stream is a bit on the negative side
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of the coin, but a stream nonetheless. I recently read a story that announced the first gay couple married under Massachusetts law was filing for divorce. Throw in court costs, filing fees, attorneys, and voila, another chunk of commerce into the system. I know to some, this argument may seem silly or even satirical. Others may shoot it full of holes (just do it intelligently and not out of blindly passionate opposition) but at least take a second to think about the impact it could make economically without a negative impact on your life. Besides, the hetero community should be a little more understanding considering the bang up job they have done on the institution of marriage. Can anyone say “divorce rate”? I have one last thing to touch on before I go, to the people who are unhappy with a majority of voters who have turned back the legality of gay marriage; stop legislating through the courts. It just makes people angrier and feeds their misguided resolve. It may take more time, but changing the mind of one person at a time and winning this battle through the polls would validate your position on a larger scale. It is my belief that we should not legislate through the courts when it is the majority (of votes) that should rule, not one disgruntled individual in a federal appeals court in California. Just my take, I’m out. Begin hate mail now…
By Natasha Cline
Guest Writer For the last week I have been bombarded with questions about condoms. How did I get them? Why did I get them? Where do they come from? Why on earth would I take this on? Well first off, I have to thank Jeremy Sallie for writing the awesome article in the newspaper last week about our “Condom Crusades” last semester. Since the article was written many students have approached me and asked me their unanswered questions about the condoms. Last August when I first got back to school, I was playing on everyone’s favorite social site, Facebook and I saw an ad on the side of a page that said “want to get 500 FREE Trojan Condoms for your College or University?” and I thought it looked like a scam but for some reason I clicked on it. Once I made it to the site, I read about amplifyyourvoice.org which is a blog site dedicated to getting the word out about safe sex and laws that affect our sexual rights as well as information about STD’s, abortion, and anything in between. I finally made it to the application which is sponsored by the Great American Condom Campaign. The GACC requires new applicants to fill out this lengthy application. I still thought it might have been a scam but I worked on the application for two grueling hours. It asked questions such as “what type of sexual education and resources are available at your school,” “why are you interested in the GACC,” and “describe thoroughly how you will distribute condoms at your school if you are selected.” There were several dozen questions that required thorough answers. Each semester the GACC picks 1000 students who have
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filled out these applications from all across the United States and its provinces and dubs them “Safe Site Officers,” which means they are solely responsible for getting out 500 Trojan condoms to the students at their school. This involves taking photographs, coming up with awesome distribution plans, and keeping a blog on their distribution efforts. They also agree to be interviewed, photographed, and recorded for news stories if they choose to be. About a month or so after filling out the application I received an email congratulating me on becoming the first Safe Site Officer from my school. They sent me tracking information and pamphlets along with all the other materials I needed to get the word out about their program. After another week, I received a package in the mail that I had to sign for containing the 500 condoms. From there, it was all on me. I was surprised at how much faith the GACC puts into their officers but they basically just send us a box of condoms and leave us to the rest. After I received the condoms, I kind of marveled at them. I had 500 condoms just given to me and I was in charge of getting rid of every last one of them. Luckily, I have no shame. I set to work trying to devise a way to get the freebies to our students. Thankfully, everyone around me was extremely helpful. Student Support Services graciously offered the help of their peer mentors for distribution and helped sponsor the ABC’s program mentioned in Sallie’s article. SSS also reserved a table at the health fair for me and my fellow students to give away condoms and information. Once we were started, the Academic Success Center donated an addition 1000 LifeStyles condoms to add to our campaign.
Several friends and faculty also helped in the process. I couldn’t have gotten out all of the condoms or had a successful semester without the help of Jeremy Sallie, Ala Obey, Kimberly Cline, Ben Everett, Brittany Hargro, Judy Sanders, Darrick Scott, Terri Philpott, and Marjie Flanigan. Each of these individuals helped in their own way along with my efforts. The rest is history and I am now known as the “Condom Kid.” Of course, that’s probably also due to the fact that for part of the distribution, I kept information and free Trojans tapped to my dorm room door. The GACC has accepted my application to be a SafeSite Officer again this semester and we have been sent another 500 Trojan condoms for distribution. This semester I am reworking my distribution strategy. I am no longer going to keep them on my door because of vandalism; however, members of Sigma Tau Gamma and Phi Sigma Phi fraternities have volunteered to participate in helping with distribution this semester. I am not sure what either organization has planned, but I know it will turn out great and there is sure to be some hilarious pictures afterward. As for myself, well, I had a distribution effort for Valentine’s Day and there’s buzz that Psi Chi, Concord’s chapter of the Psychology Honor Society, are going to be doing something pretty awesome with the condoms in the near future so keep an ear and eye out! And will there be more condoms in the future? Well, I’m here another year and I plan on re-applying each semester for the students of Concord. After that, perhaps I can pass on my “knowledge” to another willing student who will take on the task of becoming The Next Condom Kid.
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Sports
Super Bowl Shocker Girls’ Basketball: Tough loss, halftime honors
By Jae Wharton
Sports Editor
By Jae Wharton
A lot of people had bet on the experienced Pittsburg Steelers beating the less experienced Green Bay Packers. But the underdog team put on a show this past Sunday in the Super Bowl. Aaron Rodgers put on a passing display as he weeded out the Pittsburg defense and kept them confused about plays and routes being run by wide receivers and tight ends. Press Photo Their running game was The Pittsburg Steelers and the Green Bay Packers played an excitnot as strong as it should have ing Super Bowl game on Sunday, Feb. 6. been but it kept Pittsburg on their toes. Rodgers threw for an exceptional 24 of 39 for 304 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. After losing his best receiver, Jordy Nelson stepped his game up and caught nine passes for 140 yards and one touchdown. Even though Greg Jennings did not catch the ball as much ing the game 25 of 40 for On the ground Mendehall as he would have liked he 263 yards. But it was not rushed the ball 14 times for 63 still caught four passes for 64 enough to make a comeback yards and had the only rushing yards and two clutch touchon the Packers who already touchdown of the Super Bowl. downs. Going back to their had a double-digit lead. In my opinion the biggest rushing game, it was not the Their passing game was reason for the Steelers losbest at 52 yards on 11 carries. not the best as Ben threw ing the Super Bowl was the On the other hand, Ben to Mike Wallace 16 times, two early turnovers and then Roethlisberger threw two but Mike only caught nine a few others that they could early interceptions causof those passes for 89 not recover from, giving the ing his team to fall behind. yards and one touchdown. Packers an opportunity to On both of the interceptions Going to Hines Ward extend their lead, which they the Packers turned them into was tough for Roethdid with every turnover they points on the scoreboard. lisberger as Ward only got from Pittsburg. Sorry But “Big” Ben tried his caught seven passes for 78 Steeler fans, maybe next year! hardest to make a come back yards and one touchdown. in the second half, complet-
Sports Editor Early in the first half Glenville took a 17-4 lead over Concord, forcing Concord to take a timeout. With frustration setting in, Concord gets thrown off of their game and Glenville goes on a 10-5 scoring streak in under three minutes. As Concord takes another timeout Glenville has the lead 54-37 with 3:20 left in the first half. At the end of the half Glenville lead 61-47. In the second half Glenville went on a 18-13 run leaving the score 79-60. Halfway through the second half, CU is chipping away at the lead, playing tremendous defense against Glenville. But as the game is winding down Glenville is leading 93-77. With one minute left, CU has cut the lead to ten: 98-88. But in the end Glenville showed that they were too much for the Concord women, beating them 104-92. At halftime Concord honored the Women’s Cross Country Team and the Men’s Golf Team. The Cross Country Team won their first W.V.I.A.C Title. Congratulations to the women and Coach Cox!
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Concordian Athletic Choice Awards
By Zack Sowder
Staff Writer Last fall was a big year for Concord sports, including a thrilling end to the season for football, and even though it went the wrong way, it was the first time in a lot of seasons that the last game truly mattered when it comes to the playoff picture. The men of Concord’s golf team demolished the competition in the fall, The women’s cross country team took their first WVIAC conference title as well. The NCAA bowl season gave us a thriller, and the Super Bowl was no slouch either (minus Christina Aguilera). But with all sports, and great seasons, at the end of the year comes the awards. In this piece, I will choose athletes not only within Concord, but outside of it as well in the First Concordian Athletic Choice Awards. Concord Team of the
Year: Concord University Men’s Golf Team A team can win, or they can win big. Or like the men’s golf team, you can win really big. Concord was not only perfect throughout the fall, winning all of the WVIAC’s regional tournaments, as well as the conference tournament by a landslide of strokes, 52. Concord also had the low medalist of the squad, Emmanuel Charmat who was the only player under par for the tournament. Concord’s work is not done however, as Concord will play in the NCAA Atlantic Regional this May Team of the Year: Auburn University Auburn had more than a few question marks coming into the year, including a quarterback and coach. Even though the two were asked more and more intriguing questions throughout the year, they deserve team of the year for going undefeated in a tough South Eastern Con-
Photo by Sterling Snyder Katy Somerville plays hard against Glenville on Monday.
“It’s very rewarding to know the hard work is paying off. A championship is hard to come by and it’s never been done here and I’m proud that they can be a part of the Concord school history,” Cox said. Also, Concord’s Golf Team
went undefeated and won their fifth W.V.I.A.C. Title. Five of them finished in the top 20. Also, their winning of the Title automatically qualifies them for the N.C.A.A East Regions competed in May.
Men’s Track and Field
Women’s Track and Field
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3/5/2011 3/5/2011 Virginia Tech Fi- Virginia Tech nal Qualifier Final QualifierBlacksburg, VA Blacksburg, VA 3/11-12/2011 3/11-12/2011 Championships: Championships: NCAA Division NCAA Division II II Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM
Press Photo Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to victory in the Super Bowl this year against the Pittsburg Steelers.
ference, and hoisting the National Championship trophy. Auburn had comeback victories that made them the team of the year, including an incredible comeback in the Iron Bowl against Alabama. They truly gave life to the college football season, whether you believed Cam Newton or not. Concord Player of the Year: Danielle Pye. Pye started out her tenure at Concord as a soccer player, but made the transition to cross country this fall. The move without a doubt paid off and Pye won the WVIAC crown this fall. Pye finished the 6k race in 23:14 at
Cedar Creek State Park. Pye’s performance led Concord to their first women’s cross country title in history. Player of the Year: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Right now, Rodgers is probably riding the teacups at Disney World. The Super Bowl MVP took the Green Bay Packers to the Super Bowl and won it, despite multiple dropped balls. Rodgers, who had taken over for Brett Favre a few years ago, threw for almost 4000 yards and 28 touchdowns. His emergence throughout the playoffs has given him the nod for player of the year.
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