February 23, 2011 Vol. LXXX No. 19
SGA passes amendments, discusses funding Check us out
By Kelly Connors
Opinions Editor Last week’s meeting took up about two hours, causing multiple organization representatives and senators to leave because of class or work. Quorum was called halfway through the meeting to make sure that there were enough members of SGA in the meeting to actually vote, which, thankfully, there were. If there had not been enough members to achieve quorum, the body could not vote on anything, making
the entire meeting pointless, as there were four amendments to vote on and one amendment being discussed. Four amendments were passed, which provided reform for SGA elections, erased discrepancies in how many absences were allowed before an organization loses its voting rights, prevented bylaws from being adopted if they do not agree with the SGA constitution, and structured the process of appointing an interim chair. However, the amendment that took up the greatest amount of time was a Budgetary Reform amend-
ment, which would allow organizations to request money several times a semester instead of all organizations making a mad dash for money that they potentially wouldn’t spend at the beginning of the semester. Through suspension of SGA rules, the amendment was voted on and passed, making it a legal part of the SGA. Money from the SGA must still be defended in front of the Budgetary committee, and money is only available until the SGA allocates its $15,000. The reasoning behind this amendment was that, in
stead of asking for money for events that might not happen, organizations will hold off on requesting money until they know that they will need the money, instead of the old process, which had organizations fighting for a slice of the money at the beginning of the semester, arguing that they needed the money for events that ended up not taking place. Organizations that receive funding from the SGA do not receive it automatically. Organizations must be reimbursed for the money that they spend, so that if an organization does not spend
all the money that it claimed it needed, the money can be returned to the SGA funds for the next semester. Through this amendment, the Business Manager is now required to keep an updated list of how much money has been spent, by which organization, and how much money is left to be allocated, in the SGA office, which will help keep organizations from rushing all at once to receive funding. Secretary Stevens was not at this past meeting due to his internship, but hopefully he has worked out his schedule for future meetings.
Concord expands study abroad programs
By Samantha Ricketts
See Abroad on page 2
Announcements Board New Hires Facebook Grammys Founders’ Day Celebration
Ms. Becky
Arts & Entertainment:
Riverdance
Scott’s Cooking Corner N+ Review Pinocchio
Sports:
Basketball Track and Field Photo from studentworkerproject.com The newest addition to Concord’s study abroad program is a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, students can study from one month to one academic year while staying with native families.
News Editor
Press Photo Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda is one of several “anti-energy drinks” coming to US stores in the near future.
‘Anti-energy drinks’ come to America, spark controversy This year, a new set of drinks are sweeping across college campuses, coined “anti-energy drinks.” These anti-energy drinks are bottled under names like Slow Cow: “a one week vacation,” Canna Cola, Drank: “slow your roll,” Unwind: “ultimate relaxation,” and Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda. These include ingredi-
News:
Senioritis
By TJ Meadows
Staff Writer
This week
Opinions:
Delta Zeta to hold ‘No Talent Talent Show’ next month
By Jeremy Sallie
www.cunewspaper. com
Grad Fair
Editor-in-Chief Over the past few years, Concord has begun expanding its study abroad opportunities for its students in order to keep up with other universities. It offers trips to Europe, Asia, and now two opportunities in Spanish-speaking countries. The first choice is a threeweek long summer program at the Universidad Metropolitana de Puerto Rico in San Juan. Students who take part in this trip will receive nine credits, as they must spend long hours each weekday in classes, including an advanced grammar course and a seminar in Puerto Rican history. Both are taught by the university’s tenured faculty and are intended for advanced Spanish speakers, as the classes are taught in Spanish, though translators and tutors are present if students need assistance. During this trip, students stay together at a hotel and
online at
ents like melatonin, valerian root, rose hips, kava extract, and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Canna Cola is the only drink listed above that contains the ingredient THC, which will be sold in medical marijuana dispinsers in Colorado and California this month, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. While it is unlikely that we will see the THC laced drink Canna Cola at our local Deli Mart, it is likely we will see its legal
counterparts in the future. It is unknown if there are any long term negative effects from the use of these beverages. However, the Food and Drug Administration is particularly concerned with the beverage Drank, which contains the ingredient melatonin, calling it “an unapproved food additive.” In response, the
See Drinks on page 2
Sorority Delta Zeta will be hosting a “No Talent Talent Show” Wednesday, March 30 at 7PM at the Subway Stage. Freshman Ashleigh Price is in charge of planning the event. “It’s just a talent show for our philanthropy,” she said. “This is our third annual spring philanthropy event.” The talent show benefits Gallaudet University, a school for the deaf. The show will have two first place prizes for “Best of the Best” and “Best of the Worst.” “There’s two different signups, for the different categories,” Price said. “We don’t want anyone’s feelings to get hurt. You get what you sign up for.” Price said that the prize would likely be 25 Flex Dollars, like previous years, but the prize is still pending. The fee to enter is two dollars per act, with an additional 25 cent charge for each additional person beyond the first. There is no cover charge, but donations will be accepted. “We really want any kind of act. They don’t have to
be anything special, we just wanna help out,” she said. The Delta Zeta girls have already started planning a handful of acts and will be holding sign-ups from 10AM to 2PM the Monday and Tuesday before the show. “We have two girls that are going to act out scenes from movies,” Price said. “They just wanna support our philanthropy.” Tori Ellis said that she was looking forward to the performances because of stories her sisters have told her. “I’ve heard about the years prior, and everyone said it’s usually a blast,” Ellis said. “Some of the girls are doing a skit from Madea, and I’m looking forward to that a lot.” Ellis said that she herself wasn’t entering, but she volunteered to help with the set up and maintenance after the show. “I’m not up for entering, and I really just want to sit down and watch,” she said. “This is my first year actually going to the show.” Ellis said she has high hopes for the show. “This is the third year now, but it’s supposed to be one of the more popular philanthropies,” she said. “I hope a lot of people come.”
Bowling
Student Life:
What Do You Think?
P.W.’s Hometown Bistro Blacksburg, VA Ski Class Relay for Life Black History
Next Week
Death Penalty SGA
Campus Radio Dorm Visitation Green Initiative Sheetz Flex Dollars Concealed Weapons ...and much more!
Page 2 February 23, 2011
News Drinks
Abroad
Continued from page 1
Continued from page 1
makers of Drank began to sell their product as a dietary supplement, to avoid any further actions. The University of Texas Health Science Center associate professor Ronald Peters also took a negative stance on these new beverages. “The modeling of this drug is worse than candy cigarettes. [...] It actually has sedatives in it,” he said. “They didn’t have quasi-nicotine in candy cigarettes, but this one has it in it. It makes it an unethical product.” The makers of these anti-energy drinks have a different stance on their products, viewing them as a safe alternative to alcoholic beverages. Matt Moody, founder of Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda, said they are currently selling about 70 percent of their products in Southern California. “When you are stressed out, normally you’d have a drink [but] you can’t walk around smelling like vodka all day,” Moody said. “I wanted to try to make something you can have to mellow you out. It’s not going to make you stumble, fall down and slur your speech. It’s a quick fix to slow things down when things get hectic.” Not only are they marketed as a safe alternative to alcohol, they’re being offered to underage individuals and legal adults alike. Tim Barham, President of Frontier Beverage, maker of the antienergy drink, Unwind, said the drinks were geared for “high school and college students, soccer moms and Wall Street executives.” While these drinks are not available locally in the Athens-Princeton area, they can be ordered online through the manufacturer’s website. Some of the drinks like Slow Cow, made in Canada, plan to start distribution in the United States next year, according to The Los Angeles Times.
are able to go on tours of various landmarks and attractions, including Culebra Island, Old San Juan, El Yunque Rainforest, La Camuy Caverns, and Tibes Ceremonial Park. They will also have a large amount of time outside the classroom to experience the country on their own through shopping, exploring the night life, and snorkeling or kayaking at the beach.
“This program is unique in that San Juan and the rest of the island literally becomes a classroom where students travel, experience and cover class material together with their professors,” Dr. Matthew Edwards, Spanish Professor, said. This trip costs approximately $4500, which includes round-trip airfare, tuition, lodging, group activities, transportation, and food. A down payment of $1000 is due to Concord on March 1, and the remaining balance is due June 1. Financial aid is avail-
able to students who qualify. The second program Concord offers is a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, students may study for one month up to one academic year at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. This program is unique in that students create personalized course schedules emphasizing such areas as culture, literature, journalism, and creative writing. Also, in this experience, students will stay in the homes of Argentinean families. In this way, they will be surrounded with the cul-
ture and language as if they were a common citizen. “While such a study abroad opportunity offers the student a clear way to advance their language skills, it also allows for a one-of-a-kind experience in one of the Hispanic world’s most diverse and culturally rich urban centers,” Edwards said. This program is new and is available to students beginning this summer. It costs less than the Puerto Rico trip, but an exact amount has not yet been established. And it counts for nine credits as well.
These programs can be used to fulfill the Immersion Experience requirement for Spanish Majors in the BA and the BS in Education degree programs. “Both programs, in Puerto Rico and Buenos Aires, are designed for Spanish majors and minors and require considerable planning with your advisor,” Edwards said. If you are interested in these opportunities or in getting a degree in Spanish, contact Dr. Matthew Edwards at mjedwards@concord.edu, or come by his office, AD 324.
New-hire professors come to Concord University Education: Lehigh University, 2010 – Ph.D. Finance Wright State University, 2003 – M.B.A. – Finance Plovdiv University, 2001 – M.S., B.S. – Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics Starting date at Concord: Fall 2010
Dr. Andrey Zagorchev Position and Department: Finance Professor – Business Department
Classes taught: International Financial Management Managerial Finance Personal Financial Planning Principles of Investing Intermediate Financial Management Research interests and publications:
Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, International Finance, Financial Markets A Global Approach to Current Economic Trends, Graduate Research Review 2010, Lehigh University The Long-Run Relation among Financial Development, Technology and GDP: A Panel Cointegration Study, with Y. Bae and G. Vasconcellos. Work history: Research Assistant in Health Economics at Lehigh University, 2006 Procurement/Contracts Manager at ICON Construction, Inc., 2003-2005
Check us out online: www.cunewspaper.com
By Jeremy Sallie
Staff Writer
Dr. Jie Luo Position and Department: Accounting Professor – Business Department Education: Virginia Tech, May 2011 – Masters in Accounting Virginia Tech, December 2009 – Ph. D. Agriculture and Applied Economics Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, 1999 – Accounting
Starting date at Concord: Fall 2011 Classes taught: All three offerings of Principles of Accounting Research interests and publications: Consumer behavior, marketing, agribusiness Application of economic methods in accounting and management issues Work history: Six years of corporate experience at Shanghai Dunnu Leather Fashion Co., LTD. First time professor
Comments, questions, complaints, suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Send them to concordian@concord.edu!
The Concordian Announcements Board Don’t waste time and paper putting up flyers all over campus. Reach your audience using
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. 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:
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!
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.
For more upcoming events, check out the SAC Calendar or the Concord website: www.concord.edu!
Thank you. Concord University Beckley Center Staff
There are a variety of events happening this semester, so join in the fun on campus!
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! Fall Student Teacher Placement Meeting Wednesday, February 23rd at 3:30 p.m. in Marsh Hall 320
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!
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 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! 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!
February 23, 2011 Page 3
News
Griffith joins Concord staff
Press Release
Athens, W.Va. Deborah L. Griffith of Princeton has been named Concord University Advancement Development Officer. She will be responsible for coordinating development campaigns as well as assisting with public relations and marketing of the University. “We are very excited to have Deb on the team,” Concord University Interim Vice President of Advancement Alicia Besenyei said. “She brings a wealth of talent and experience with public relations and marketing to the Advancement Office. Her professionalism and ability to build relationships make
Deb well-suited for this position.” Griffith is a 1979 graduate of Concord with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Prior to joining the staff at Concord University, she directed the marketing, public relations and advertising functions at Princeton Community Hospital. “Concord University is an excellent school fulfilling an important role in West Virginia and the region,” Griffith said. “The culture here is one of integrity and professionalism, with a positive outlook for the future.
I’m delighted and very proud to be a part of the team.”
Facebook takes over campus
By Sara Cameron
Staff Writer Six new notifications. Did that grab your attention? Perhaps because you have FAD? What is FAD, you ask? FAD is Facebook Addiction Disorder. How do you know if you have FAD? A few symptoms include: Not being able to go a single day without checking your Facebook multiple times or having your social and recreational activities reduced due to your excessive amount of Facebooking. Are you losing sleep because you’re Facebooking? Or changing your status more than twice a day to random nonsense that no once cares about? If so, well… sorry, friend, you have FAD. Did you know that there are more than 500 million active users on Facebook today? 50 percent of those active users log on to Facebook any given day. Out of 10 students that were asked, four admitted to be addicted to Facebook. Freshman Shawn Clisso said, “I check it once or twice an hour. Lauren Fowler, sophomore, admitted to checking her Facebook a couple of times an hour. Danielle Knight, freshman, said she checks hers five to six times a day (although she has an iPhone, which automatically alerts her). According to Facebook statistics, people spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook. So, what is so addicting about the social networking site? Most people use it to stay in touch with friends that they don’t see on a regular basis. FresFman, Mari Mann, said she uses Facebook to ‘creep.’ Virgil Cambell, who claimed to check his
facebook 20,000 times a day, referred to facebook as a ‘lifeline.’ He also asked if there was a rehab for the addiction to the social networking site. Anna Hardy, head of the Student Activities Committee, said, “Facebook is a useful tool to communicate to others, but I think it contributes to the loss of activity around campus and helps confining students to their room, but it’s not just students. Adults in the workforce are also addicted.” The addiction isn’t helped by Facebook mobile, enabling people to be able to take Facebook wherever they go. With a few clicks of a button, they can update statuses, upload photos just moments after they are taken, and play games. Or, as Mann said, ‘creep’ on friends while waiting on that dreadful math class to end. There are more than 700 million active users currently accessing facebook with their mobile devices. Furthermore, people that use facebook on their mobile device are twice as active on the site as non-mobile users. Carolyn Worley, secretary of the English Department, was very blunt with her thoughts: “People who are constantly on FB need to get out and experience life
and realize that I have better things to do than check on what they had for breakfast and where they ‘checked-in.’” Although Facebook has become a drug to half of the world, it does allow family, friends, and classmates to reconnect and stay in touch. More than 2.5 million websites have integrated with Facebook. Have you seen the commercial with the young man after his date, checking his Facebook to see how it went? Facebook has integrated with OnStar. The commercial gives a sneak peak at the service that OnStar announced a few months ago. This commercial just goes to show the great extent that Facebook is ’taking over the world.’ It is also rumored that Facebook and Google are buying out Twitter. Facebook has become so popular that you can now link/connect your social other social network sites with your Facebook. On most websites you even have option to ‘like’ it on your Facebook page. So, the next time you go to check your Facebook notifications to kill time, maybe you should study for that test instead… eh, nah, we all know facebook creepin’ is more fun.
Students will be able to apply for graduation, pay the Athens, W.Va. graduation fee ($50) and any other monies owed the On Monday, February University, order caps and 28, 2011, there will be a gowns, get information on Graduation Fair in the Stu- financial aid exit interviews, dent Center Ballroom from etc. A representative of Jos9:30a.m. to 2p.m. This fair is tens will be present to take for undergraduate students. class ring and invitation orThe purpose of the fair will ders for the December Combe to assist seniors in ap- mencement ceremony. There plying for graduation. We will be a door prize of a stualso hope to provide infor- dent loan reduction awarded mation needed to make a to one senior compliments smooth transition to gradu- of Concord University. ate school, professional The deadline for making school or the workforce. application for December
2011 graduation is March 18. After that date, there will be a $20 fee assessed. Some administrative offices participating include: Student Support Services, Career Services, University Bookstore, Alumni, Business Office, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and Registrar’s Office. The May Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Further information will be forthcoming. No tickets are required.
Upcoming CU Grad Fair for seniors
Press Release
2011 Grammy Awards By Jeremy Sallie Staff Writer This year’s 53rd annual Grammy Awards aired on February 13th and was full of excitement, with acts including Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Muse, and several others. According to NewsWatch, over 26.5 million tuned in Sunday evening to watch the show, edging out last year’s performance by three percent. Several artists looked to the Grammys as an outlet to experiment with fashion, as Katy Perry wore a Giorgio Armani dress coupled with angel wings. Not to be outdone, Lady Gaga was carried down the red carpet like an Egyptian goddess, cocooned in what looked like a dinosaur egg. “Gaga is in incubation,” Nicola Formichetti, Gaga’s stylist tweeted prior to the Grammys. The incubation theme was in regards to Gaga’s new single, “Born This Way,” which she performed at the start of the show. Gaga later accepted three awards: Best Pop Vocal Album for The Fame Monster, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Short Form Music Video
for “Bad Romance.” Lady Gaga was not the only lady receiving awards that night, with Lady Antebellum taking home an astounding five Grammys. “Oh my gosh, we were so stunned we started walking the wrong direction,” Hillary Scott, lead vocalist of the group, said. The folk rock band Mumford and Sons were also stunned, not at their nomination for Best New Artist or Best Rock Song, but at the staggering sales they received after their performance. “Mumford and Sons’ ‘Sigh No More’ rose to No. two on the Billboard 200 with sales of 49,000 units, up 99 percent,” according to Billboard.biz. Their CD can be purchased at the local Starbucks in Princeton. If you missed this year’s Grammy Awards, the show is available for download at the iTunes store. While you’re there, check MusicMapper, a free application compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The app is designed to allow users to share notes about memorable songs and even place them on a map to outline the events of a road trip, helping associate great music with great times.
Grammy playlist brought to you by www.shape.com: 1. Rocket, Goldfrapp, 132 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Dance Recording 2. Radioactive, Kings of Leon, 127 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Rock Performance 3. Dance in the Dark, Lady GaGa, 122 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Dance Recording 4. Swoon, The Chemical Brothers, 125 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Electronic/Dance Album 5. Between the Lines, Stone Temple Pilots, 137 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Hard Rock Performance 6. Paper Romance, Groove Armada, 125 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Electronic/Dance Album 7. Resistance, Muse, 135 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Rock Performance 8. Tightrope, Janelle Monae & Big Boi, 168 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Urban Alternative Performance 9. The Fixer, Pearl Jam, 153 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Rock Album 10. The Fixer, Pearl Jam, 153 BPM 2011 Grammy Nomination: Best Rock Album
Concord to celebrate Convocation of Scholars, Founders’ Day Press Release Athens, W.Va. Concord University will hold a Convocation of Scholars and Founders’ Day Celebration on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in the Main Theater of the Alexander Fine Arts Center. The gathering will mark Concord’s 139th anniversary. On Feb. 28, 1872 the institution received its charter from the West Virginia Legislature. A proclamation denoting 2011 as “The Year of the Vet-
erans Initiative” at Concord University will be issued during the program. Concord has received state and national recognition for efforts in offering a veteran-friendly campus for student veterans and serves as a role model for other schools. Concord University Vice President for Business and Finance Dr. Charles Becker will be the speaker. Becker, a Vietnam era veteran, served with the United States Army from 1970-1972. A first lieutenant, he was stationed at the U.S. Army Armor Training Center in Fort Knox, Ky. The convocation will also
offer a time to honor recipients of academic and service awards. Recognition will be given to members of the campus community including faculty, staff and students for teaching, scholarship/creativity and service. Following the convocation a special unveiling ceremony will be held in the Marsh Library for the Marsh Family’s Joseph Farquharson painting “The Egyptian Market Place.” A reception will also be held at that time. The public is invited to attend the convocation and unveiling.
Got Feedback? The staff of The Concordian welcomes feedback on every article and the newspaper as a whole. Please share your thoughts, insights, compliments, or complaints at www.cunewspaper.com or Concordian Campus Box C45.
Page 4 February 23, 2011
Opinions
Senior Moments ‘Ms. Becky’ celebrates 35 years at CU
By Dustin Blankenship
Student Life Editor Senioritis: A common occurrence in students reaching their final days at an institution. May relate to apathy, ignorance, and all around laziness. Signs that you may be suffering from senioritis may include: a general “I don’t give a crap” attitude, late assignments, and poor grades. Cure: None
Treatment: Variety.
If you are like me and winding down your days here at good old Concord, you may be entering into a phase of senioritis. It often happens randomly, but once it starts, you know it and it takes a hold.
After four years at Concord, my brain has said it’s time to check out and move on. I have to pass two classes this semester to graduate and I’ve already been accepted to law school. I’m sure many of you are in similar situations. So, what to do when you finally catch the senioritis bug?
Keep things interesting. For me, it’s all about staying busy and not letting my mind have time to wonder. The worst thing is a weekend when I can just be lazy and have a drink. This usually equates to little productivity when Monday comes. Personally, I have chosen to become more involved. I took on executive roles in my fraternity and the student government, I took harder classes even though they are not required, I am even doing
more community service than in years past. Also, I’m buying movies—lots and lots of movies.
In high school, I took to reading to get past the senioritis bug. However, I haven’t had the luck to avoid it as well the second time around. Turning on a movie allows me to do my homework while feeling as though I’m doing something fun. It may seem like a stretch, but this is something that works for me. Oh, and most important to avoiding the dangerous bounds of senioritis, variety. Add some spice to your life. It’s good to sometimes randomly decide to go out to dinner or drinks or to catch a movie or just snuggle on the couch with that special someone and watch a flick. Don’t let fun activities take up all of your time, but when they present themselves, don’t just push them to the side. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is walk away from something. At least, this has been my experience.
So there you have it, the first edition of Senior Moments. Every so often I’ll be dropping a line or two about my thoughts and feelings related to Concord from one Senior’s perspective. Hopefully, you will find it interesting and decide to read along. And as always, shoot me an email if you have any ideas or questions you’d like to see me write about. I’m all ears. Just drop a line to concordian@ concord.edu.
Make it a great day; until the next time you have a “Senior Moment.”
By Adam Pauley
of cereal, if nothing more to remain in company with this Guest Writer remarkable lady.
“May I help you?” an engaging voice asks. It is the sweet, sincere voice of a lady asking how she can be of service to students, faculty, and staff every morning at the Libby Alvis Cafeteria, specifically at Concord’s very own “Omelet Spot.” Yes, this lovely questioning voice is that of Becky Shrewsbury, commonly known as Ms. Becky, to the many students who enjoy her made-to-order omelets every day before class.
One morning, as I was finishing a bowl of cereal with my friend, Maddy, I heard that familiar voice behind us asking to share our table. I agreed, of course, preparing to excuse myself soon after to visit the library. Ms. Becky returned with her plate of breakfast and we immediately engaged in conversation. Ms. Becky, Maddy, and I began discussing the winter weather, the increasing amount of daylight, and Ms. Becky’s years of experience in the quick service industry. I soon realized I would need another bowl
Ms. Becky began to describe her early years in the food service industry in a small restaurant just outside of Princeton. “I didn’t like it there. Not too much, at least, and that probably was the reason I stayed only four years,” she explained. She went on to describe how she was offered a job at (then) Concord College. “I enjoyed cooking, so I didn’t want to quit. And I was looking for someplace closer to home when I found out they were hiring here. I applied and was given the job.” I then asked Ms. Becky how long she had worked here. “Thirty-five years on February 15th,” she proudly exclaimed. I was in complete shock. Thirty-five years! I wondered if I could see myself working that amount of time at any job.
“I’ve seen a lot come and go, but I like it. The only thing is, I just don’t feel like cooking when I get home,” she said, followed by a quick laugh. “But I like what I do,
and I like the people I work for,” she said, “And that is the reason I’m still here.”
I thought about the opportunity I could have foolishly missed had I excused myself from the table that morning. Although I knew her name, and that Ms. Becky has made me dozens of omelets, I did not know her story. I could easily have left the cafeteria never knowing that Ms. Becky has dedicated 35 years of service to students, to you, and to me. I decided to write this article to share my discovery of Ms. Becky’s achievement. Thirty-five years of service is something to applaud, and deserves not a little, but a lot, of attention. Beyond the thirty-five years of service, Ms. Becky awaits us each morning eager to serve a delicious made-to-order omelet. She is there day after day, greeting us with a smile, serving breakfast to help jump-start our day, despite our sometimes grumpy, or minimally, neutral attitude because we have an 8 a.m. class, never acknowledging or knowing that Ms. Becky has been up and at
work since 5 a.m. She never gets irritated when we rush in with 10 minutes before class in hopes for an omelet. Ms. Becky makes our omelets however we like. Ms. Becky always treats us the best!
Dr. Seuss once said, “You’ll miss some of the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” I could have kept my eyes shut, left the cafeteria, and missed out on the amazing story of Ms. Becky and her 35 years of dedicated employment. How fortunate that Maddy and I allowed ourselves the time to keep our eyes open, which is what we should do every day. We should always be observant, never knowing what we may see or whom we may run into with a unique story to share. So, please, when you visit the cafeteria this week, stop by the omelet station and thank Ms. Becky for her 35 years of service that she’s provided to this wonderful institution. When you hear Ms. Becky’s sincere, “May I help you?” respond, “You have helped for 35 years, and I would like to thank you.” She deserves it.
Got Feedback? The staff of The Concordian welcomes feedback on every article and the newspaper as a whole. Please share your thoughts, insights, compliments, or complaints at www. cunewspaper.com or Concordian Campus Box C45.
The First Amendment
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Last week’s solutions:
Do you need advice? Ava Audreys is here to help! Email her at ava_audreys@ yahoo.com or add her on Facebook!
February 23, 2011 Page 5
Arts and Entertainment
‘Scott’s Campus Cooking:’ Greek Burger of Olympus
By Scott Noble
Staff Writer For many of my years in the military, I lived in dormitories much like a lot of you here at Concord University. One of the challenges of dorm life is eating well. Many of you have neither the facilities nor time to cook a decent meal. After asking around, I did find out there were some areas on campus where you may be able to prepare something to eat other than a microwave meal or a frozen pizza. Since I’ve been on staff, I have spent quite a bit of time ranting on the Opinions page. I felt it was time to change gears for a week and impart something you may be able to just plain enjoy. The following recipe, though a bit labor intensive, is actually quite simple and requires a minimum of equipment. All you need is an authorized space to prepare this little gem and a few simple cooking implements. First, you will need a countertop grill. Brand name does not matter and if you are limited financially, I can tell you I found mine (which works perfectly) for four bucks at a local thrift store. After the grill, you will need a mixing bowl (a two-quart will be plenty to get the job done), a grater, a decent kitchen knife,
a vegetable peeler, and a wooden spoon or a whisk. I suppose now would be a good time to break the suspense and tell you what this is for. When I was stationed in Greece, I discovered a different twist on the hamburger. I learned how to make the Greek burger. It is a cross between a hamburger and a gyro and I must say, it is a happy mouthful. To make it, you will need the following ingredients: 1 pound of ground lamb. If that is a bit steep for your budget, just get some ground beef. By the way, cutting the beef with a 1 to 4 ratio of ground pork is pretty good. Feta cheese cut into slices. If you prefer crumbles, then have at it. Roma tomato slices. About a dozen slices of regular cucumber. A few rings of red onion. Fresh mint and rosemary, chopped. Chopped garlic. The kind in the jar is best if you have limited facilities of knife skills. About a half teaspoon of lemon zest. Salt and pepper to taste. Try to use kosher or sea salt and a ready-to-use pepper grinder. It makes a difference. Some good sandwich buns. I found focaccia rolls to be the best. Tzatziki, or cucumber sauce, as some may call it. To assemble the patties
place the meat in a bowl and add a nice rough chop of mint and rosemary along with the lemon zest. For a pound of meat, about 2 TBSP of each will do. I come from the school of “You can never use too much garlic,” so start with a Teaspoon if garlic is not your thing. Gently fold the meat together with your hand and form into patties. I like big burgers, so I just make three instead of four per pound. Cover them and set them aside. Now, for the tzatziki you will need the following: 1 large English cucumber. I use them due to the fact they have no seeds and make things easier. Half of a medium yellow onion. Chopped garlic, again to your taste, but at least a couple of teaspoons should be used. 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, chopped. I add more because I love dill, and fresh herbs are difficult to overdo. 3 small containers of sour cream. Use the kind with all of the fat, it is better. Besides, we’re talking good comfort food here, not bland healthy stuff. If you prefer Greek yogurt, it is available as well. I usually do a fifty-fifty split. Juice of a lemon. Two to three tablespoons of white vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.
Photo by Scott Noble
One thing about tzatziki: If you can make it a couple of hours or even a day ahead of time, it tastes even better. Now, let us move on to the sauce. Once you have peeled the vegetables, grate them on the large side of the grater. Having them a bit chunky is important. If you cannot find a strainer or colander, just try to press the excess moisture out with paper towels. Place them in a bowl and add the yogurt or sour cream. Start with two con-
tainers of sour cream/yogurt and add more in the end to thicken if needed. Once they are incorporated, squeeze half the lemon into the mix. Add the vinegar a tablespoon at a time. Make sure you taste after each one to gauge your acidity tolerance. Salt and pepper are added to taste. If you over salt, just add more lemon. Cover and refrigerate. When your grill is up to temperature, cook the patties for five to seven minutes depending on your taste. Let
them rest for at least five minutes after you remove them. Place the patty on the bun and top with the feta, tomato, cucumber, onion, and a dollop of tzatziki. When all is said and done, it should look a lot like the picture. I hope you find this recipe not only a break from the same old stuff, but something fun to make and delicious to eat. Enjoy and let me know how it goes!
‘Pinocchio’ comes to Charleston Press Release
Charleston, W.Va. The Charleston Ballet concludes its 55th season, REFLECTIONS, presenting the world premiere of PINOCCHIO, a full–length original ballet score composed by Evan Mack with choreography by K. R. Pauley. PINOCCHIO, based on the beloved children’s story, follows the adventures of Geppetto and his Marionette creation, Pinocchio, and his desire to become a real boy . This will be a full-length ballet and will serve as a wonderful introduction for young
children to the world of dance through a familiar story with many colorful characters. SLEEPING BEAUTY PAS DE DEUX and a contemporary work DUSK TO DAWN will complete the evening of performances. Performances will take place at the Charleston Civic Center Theater on March 2526, 2011 at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Group discounts are also available by calling the Charleston Ballet office at 304-342-6541. Tickets at the door will be $25 and $20, so get your tickets early and save $5!! They are available
at the Civic Center Box Office, Backstage Bodywear, at the Charleston Ballet Office or on line at tickets@ thecharlestonballet.com. The Charleston Ballet, Official State Ballet of WV, was organized in 1956 by Andre Van Damme, premier danseur etoile of the Brussels Royal Opera. These performances are presented with financial assistance from the WV Division of Culture and History, NEA, WV Commission on the Arts, Fund for the Arts, Jacobson Foundation, Herscher Foundation, Daywood Foundation, and the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.
‘N+’ amps up Xbox’s dlc catalog By Tj Meadows
Riverdance performing in Los Angeles, CA.
Photo by Terry Palmer
‘Riverdance nearing the end of its Farewell Tour’
By Joel Hagy
A&E Editor Last week at 7:30 p.m. in the Clay Center for the Performing Arts, the group Riverdance completed one of their shows on their farewell tour. The group was founded 15 years ago at The Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The group came into the limelight in 1994 during the Eurovision Song Contest
where they recieved a standing ovation. They are now composed of three companies that in unison have been in over 300 venues throughout 32 countries spanning the globe. Included in that impressive list of items is the 21 million people who have viewed this show. They have said that they will go back to each and every venue that they have previously performed at during their career. Although they will not return to Ireland to perform
until after the tour is over and do their final performance. The dance itself is Irish step dancing which is often done in a stationary position while still using the entire body for the movements. The dance tells us the storyline of Irish culture’s immigration into America. The piece was called Riverdance because it was very closely connected to “Time Dance,” another performance from the Eurovision Song Contest.
News Editor N+ Available on Xbox Live 8 out of 10 Xbox Live has a hidden treasure with downloadable game N+. N+ is a platformer that was available online as a flash game and is now available in the Xbox Live arcade. The premise is simple enough: you are a ninja and you have to navigate your way through various levels dodging various obstacles and booby traps within a set time limit. While single player is still challenging and enjoyable, the game shines most in its cooperative multi-player. Playing with your friends
Photo from brutalgamer.com
turns the originally very difficult game into a fun madhouse filled with screaming and shenanigans that keeps everyone entertained for hours. The game also includes a level editor, allowing you to customize maps and torture your friends with painfully difficult homebrew maps. My only major complaint
is that the game does not distinguish your various ninjas when playing multiplayer. This can lead to unnecessary difficulty and a lot of accidental deaths. Graphics-wise, it is pretty basic, but the hilarity and chaos that come in multi- player is well worth the cheap price point.
Check us out online at www.cunewspaper.com
Page 6 February 23, 2011
Sports
Seniors leave Concord with big wins
By Zack Sowder
Staff Writer Both Concord teams came out of Saturday with a win against Fairmont State, giving the trio of seniors a high note to end their careers in the Carter Center. On the women’s side, both Sarah Blevins and Kristin Kidd made the best of their last game, with Blevins dishing out six assists and Kidd coming up with 17 points. Concord would come away with the win against Fairmont, 74 to 64, despite losing starter Sidney Lindsey early in the game due to injury. Concord would need help from their bench to keep the lead they created in the first half, and they got it from Princeton native Amanda Smith who came off the bench for 22 points in just 21 minutes of action.
With the score knotted at 20, Concord would make a 14-2 run, putting Fairmont behind, and never looking back. Fairmont would try to make a run, mostly from the hot hand of Lauren Gilbert, but it was too little too late. Gilbert would finish the game with 27. However, Concord would make sure that Fairmont would not get a chance to play their way back into the game. Fairmont would come up with only three second chance points, mainly due to the play of Jolysa Brown in the paint, coming down with 12 rePhotos from cumountainlions.com bounds. Brown would end up with a double-double as well, Left: CU women vs. Fairmont State scoring 15 points on the night. Right: CU men vs. Fairmont State On the men’s side, Rafee Smith was the lone senior Concord would have four Williard would come off the on the squad, and he con- players score in double dig- bench to add in 12, all from tributed 15 points in the win its, with Rick Alderman behind the three point line. over Fairmont, 96 -82. Con- leading the charge with 25 Smith would be the fourth cord came out hot, shooting points and 13 rebounds. to score in double digits. .643 from behind the three Javaughn Acree-Manuel Concord would take point stripe, and building would also come up big, the lead early in the first a 15 point lead at halftime. scoring 23 in the win. Cory half, but Fairmont would
battle back at points. However, a late first half run would be all that Concord would need to maintain the win. Concord would hold off Fairmont, and come away with a big victory, avenging a loss earlier this year. Both men’s and women’s teams will play again Wednes-
day, February 23rd. Both teams will visit the University of Charleston, the games will start at 6 p.m., with the men’s game to follow the women’s. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN The Ticket, 102.3 FM. The broadcast will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Concord University Track and Field Recap
By Kyle Cooper
Sports Information Track and field coaches have an affinity for versatile athletes – someone who deliver points to the team in several different events. Jake Rollo was just such an athlete in the Mountain Lions’ appearance at the Marietta Alumni Open in Friday, February 4. Rollo scored for CU by finishing 4th in the 55 meter hurdles, 7th in the 200 meters, 7th in the high jump and 4th in the long jump at the Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center in Marietta, OH. He wasn’t alone. Concord would also get multi-event points-paying efforts from Jason Brackett, Nathan Rees, Jarrett Wharton, Brad Dugan and Craig Pritt in ending the event 5th in team points. Brackett gave the Mountain Lions their only event victory in the 500 meters, with Wharton finishing 5th. Rees produced two unlikely points-scoring efforts, coming in 3rd in the 400 meter dash and 4th in the 3000 meter distance run. In the mile, Dugan crossed the line in 3rd place and Pritt in 4th. Andrew Edmonds was 4th in the 800, Bryan Roof 7th in the weight throw and Murray Brown 8th in the triple jump. Concord’s 4 x 400 relay
team (John Perry, Wharton, Brackett, Rees) finished 3rd. The 4 x 800 squad
Just keep bowling
By Jae Wharton
These two teams have been competing well conSports Editor sidering the CU Maroon Cobras lead the way with For many of those who a twenty and four record, do not know, Concord Uni- and the CU Live Strong is versity has been compet- in a strong fifth place with ing in Collegiate Bowling. a ten and fourteen record. Concord is represented As the competition is wrapby two teams: The CU ping up we want to wish Maroon Cobras and The both of our Concord teams CU Live Strong Team. good luck and finish strong! .
Collegiate Bowling Standings Mountaineer Lanes CU Maroon Cobras BSC Lamb Chops BSC Lambda Pledges BC Shake ‘n Bake CU Live Strong BSC Spartas We Da Split BSC Zetas BSC Lambda Chi Omega BC Justin’s Angels
20-4 17-7 16-8 14-10 10-14 10-14 7-17 6-10 6-18 6-10
High game scratch: Logan Tilley, 215, Bluefield College; Dr. Haus, 187, BSC Ashley Peyton, 155, BC; Ashley Strickland, 145, BC
(Brackett, Dugan, Pritt, Wes McKinney) was 4th.
Men’s Track and Field
Photos by Sterling Snyder Concord’s new track record holders Nathan Rees and Rachel.
Women’s Track and Field
3/5/2011 3/5/2011 Virginia Tech Fi- Virginia Tech Final Qualifiernal Qualifier Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg, VA 3/11-12/2011 3/11-12/2011 Championships: Championships: NCAA Division NCAA Division II II Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
2/23/2011 University of Charleston Charleston, WV 7:30 pm
2/23/2011 University of Charleston Charleston, WV 5:30 pm
2/26/2011 Bluefield State Bluefield, WV 4:00 pm
2/26/2011 Bluefield State Bluefield, WV 2:00 pm
Check us out online at www.cunewspaper.com
February 23, 2011 Page 7
Student Life
What Do You Think... About Athens Family Practice? By Dustin Blankenship
Student Life Editor
Quina Thomas Freshman “It’s really terrible. They’re not very modern.”
Ashley Hicks Senior “I wouldn’t reccomend it to my worst enemy.”
Russell Christian Senior “It just seems like they’re doing more to alienate us. It’s hard to go to just two doctors who don’t want to prescribe anything ever.”
P.W .’s Hometown Bistro hits homerun By Curtis Kearns
a strong and loyal customer base. “Our youngest regular Staff Writer customer is four years old” Although it can be difficult Watson said. “Our oldest is to find great and affordable probably 80.” It is no wonfood anywhere in our region, der that his restaurant is so a small business just across popular: friendly staff, very the border definitely doesn’t affordable prices and fresh disappoint. P.W.’s Hometown ingredients keep customBistro, located in the Lowe’s ers of all ages coming back. In the highly competitive Plaza in Bluefield, Virginia food industry, prices often might be small and locally mean the difference between owned, but it is gaining a success and failure. P.W.’s big reputation for the quality and affordability of its food. offers several great deals that The restaurant has a di- hungry students on a budget verse selection of homemade can definitely benefit from. The “Pick 2” option ofsoups, salads and sandwichfers the ability to pair any es that are sure to please any two combinations of salpalette. Offering nearly 20 different sandwich options ads, soups or six-inch value on more than a half dozen subs for just $5. If you’re types of bread, this Home- in the mood for just a delitown Bistro has the appeal of cious sandwich, any 12-inch any big city sandwich shop. value sub is also just $5 P.W.’s focuses on a dif- and any “hometown favorficult part of the restaurant ite” is around a dollar more. P.W.’s also offers a wide business: soups and sandselection of beverages and wiches. However; where the a number of desserts to fineconomy has forced out other businesses, both local and ish off a great meal. The national, P.W.’s has found convenient location of the its niche and has carved restaurant means you’ll out a chunk of the market. not have to go too far out Owner Paul Watson credits of the way to find great some of his success to the food. Be sure to let them business-friendly environ- know you’re a college stument of Virginia, but also to dent and receive a discount!
Garrett Lester Sophomore “It could be updated, but it’s great that it’s so close to campus and free for students.”
Rita Targosky Junior “I’ve never been, but I haven’t heard good things.”
Blacksburg: A great time under $25
Perhaps the greatest part about P.W.’s Hometown Bistro is its dedicated and customer-oriented staff. You’ll find friendly and inviting employees whipping up excellent food, not just because it’s a job but because they enjoy interacting with customers. If you’re in the area shopping or just passing through be sure to stop by and see what all of the fuss is about – you won’t regret it. Although owner Paul Watson hasn’t operated his establishment for very long, his experience and attention to detail might make him one of the most dedicated and formidable small business owners in our area. Photos from wcbboutdoors.com Watson understands the A t-shirt sold by WCBB Outdoor Apparel promoting the city of Blacksburg, VA. On a college risks of the industry, but he student’s budget, it begs to question, “What Could Be Better?” believes the future will be bright. You won’t find him ier to pile into one car to make alternative or blues, places By Curtis Kearns behind a desk or in a back the trip, but several activities like The Cellar or Gillies are room, but on many nights Staff Writer are best shared with friends. right up your alley. If you’re right up front helping cusHookah bars are all the rage into the pop or rock scene, tomers. It’s yet another ex- Many students at Concord in college towns, and Blacks- perhaps a place like Top of the ample of his dedication. complain of a lack of entertainment in the region. While burg has a great one. She- Stairs or Sharky’s. If you’ve to some extent this is certainly Sha’s Café & Hookah Lounge successfully avoided a cover, Review Card: true, if students are willing to offers nearly two dozen dif- take the time to try a new miAffordability: 5 Stars put forward a little money and ferent flavor combinations of crobrew or drink. As silly as Convenience 4 Stars use a little innovation they’ll imported “low tar” and “low it might seem, beer is the new Taste: 4 Stars be able to have a great time nicotine” molasses soaked wine. There are hundreds of Ingredients: 4 Stars without breaking the bank. tobacco. Enjoyed through a great beers waiting to be exStaff: 5 Stars This week’s focus is on traditional communal water plored and you’ll be surprised Blacksburg, Virginia, home pipe, the tobacco is filtered as how affordable and great of Virginia Tech and a little through either ice cold wa- they can be. Remember, 21+ If live music just isn’t your less than an hour away from ter or a variety of fruit juices and mixes. A small smoktaste, Blacksburg also has a Athens. While a little further ing “head” can last around vibrant theatre and arts comopportunity to work on my away than some people might an hour, and split between munity. Virginia Tech’s Theriding skills and holds me ac- be willing to venture, Blacks- two people is only about $5. atre Department often hosts countable to go at least once burg offers “real” college life “I am anti-smoking, but I very affordable plays or mua week. I feel as though this that many students feel like really enjoy the flavors and sical performances which can course allows students to expe- they are missing at Concord. the smoke tastes like a candy add a nice touch to a date. rience a one-of-a-kind out of the Looking for a good time un- or gum,” Jonathan TesterThe Lyric Theatre also ofclassroom college experience,” der $25? Try some great food, man, a frequent patron, said. fers performing arts, live muCoffin said. “Snowboard- live music and the latest fads. “It’s a social activity, and sic or first run movies for $5 ing also permits a stress outlet If you’re in the mood for it’s really about enjoying or less. Not only can you conwhile still receiving a credit.” something different than the atmosphere and soak- vince your significant other Though the five-week course McDonalds or Grilleworks, ing in the experience.” Learn you’re romantic and intelliis coming to a close it still check out Souvlaki’s Greek more at sheshacafe.com. gent by taking them to a show, serves as a reminder of the restaurant. Located just a A trip to Blacksburg might you might even enjoy it. unique opportunities given to stone’s throw from the VT not be complete without enSo, let’s wrap up our Concord because of its location, Student Center, Souvlaki’s joying some of the best live Blacksburg experience and students can look forward offers great food in the heart music in our area. With $10 with a little basic math. to the course again next spring. of Blacksburg’s nightlife. still left in your pocket, you’ll Gyros start at $4, and if you Great Food: ~ $10 add in some fries, a drink want to get the most bang for your buck, so try checking Hookah w/ Friends: $5 and their delicious baklava Theatre or Live Music: ~$5 you’ll have had a great Greek out some of the bars, lounges or clubs that have only or less experience for about $10. a small cover or none at all. Microbrew or Coffee: $3 Blacksburg is best enjoyed If you’re interested in folk, Total: $25 or less with friends. Not only is it eas-
This spring’s skiing/snowboarding mini-course comes to a close By Liston Pennington
Staff Writer As the semester draws toward its midpoint, many of Concord’s mini-courses are drawing to a close, including the Ski/Snowboard class offered by the University. The class is a single-credit course that gives students the opportunity to take skiing or snowboarding classes at Winterplace Ski Resort. Coach Michael Cox, the faculty sponsor for the course, described how the benefits
of the course spread to all of the students enrolled, “you don’t have to be a beginner to take a lesson; they give upper level lessons too.” Among the unique opportunities offered by the class are chances to take beginner lessons, upper level lessons, or time to relax and enjoy the slopes if you already know how to ski. Kasidi Coffin, a freshman enrolled in the course, expressed her personal experience with the class. “The snowboarding class at Winter Place has given me an
Check us out online at
www.cunewspaper.com Photo by Liston Pennington Student Kasidi Coffin used the course time to work on her snowboarding skills.
Page 8 February 23, 2011
Student Life
CU students travel to WV Higher Ed. Day
Join the CU Relay for Life team Press Release Athens, W.Va.
Students represented Concord University at WV Higher Education Day in Charleston last week.
Upcoming Events: Chicken Soup for the Multicultural Soul - Feb. 23, Subway Stage 11a.m. Concord Idol - Feb. 23, Subway Stage 8p.m. “Hotel Rwanda” showing - Feb. 25, Admin 237 7p.m. Open Mic Monday - Feb. 28, Subway Stage 9p.m.
“I love to smoke.” And I’m tired of hearing that I’m going to die.
Photo by Rita Targosky
Have an opinion? Have a question? Do you have any comments or concerns? Email The Concordian at concordian@ concord.edu and let your opinions be known!
Interested in joining or creating your own Relay for Life team at Concord University? Join us at the next Relay for Life meeting on Wednesday, February 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in Subway Sides. All faculty, staff, and students interested in participating are welcome to attend! Light refreshments will be provided. What is Relay For Life? 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 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.
AUDITIONS for Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” presented by the Summit Players Cameron Burton, stage director Joshua Miller, music director Summit Theatre - 500 Bland St. Bluefield, WV Monday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. Please bring a prepared song with piano accompaniment. Be prepared to read from the script. Show dates: May 10-15 & 19-21 Woodwind, brass, and percussion players interested in playing in the “on stage” orchestra should contact Joshua Miller at jmiller@concord.edu
Concordian Staff
Editor-in-Chief Samantha Ricketts
my room “If you really want me to think about quitting, tell me something new. Something that’s going to make me feel better... now. Like, a couple of days after you quit, food tastes better. In a month, that annoying cough is gone. No joke. Maybe I should talk to someone who can help.” The West Virginia Tobacco Quitline is a FREE Program that offers:
• FREE Customized Quit Plan
• FREE Calls with a Trained Cessation Coach
• FREE Patches, Gum and Lozenges • FREE Educational Materials about Quitting Smoking
Call the Quitline at
1-800-QUIT-NOW
when you’re ready.
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources • Made possible by funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
News Editor TJ Meadows
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 than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, the American Cancer Society continues to save lives. w w w. r e l a y f o r l i f e . o r g Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks and I hope to see you there! Jessica Schueler, BA Admissions Counselor Chair, Concord University Relay for Life Concord University PO Box 1000, Campus Box D-127 Athens, WV 24712
Staff Writers Zack Sowder
Curtis Kearns Liston Pennington
Student Life Editor Dustin Blankenship
Scott Noble
A&E Editor Joel Hagy
Jeremy Sallie
Sports Editor Jae Wharton
Crystal Poe
Catherine Jackson
Sara Cameron
Opinions Editor Kelly Connors
Webmaster Kelly Connors
Business Manager Anthony Woodyard
Advisor Lindsey Mullins
Black History Month events at Concord
Press Release
Athens, W.Va. The following events are scheduled for this year’s Black History Month Celebration. “Hotel Rwanda” will be shown on 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.