The Black & Magenta Vol. 120 Issue 2

Volume 120 Issue 2 September 11, 2015

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Purdy encourages first year failure

News

Christine Holmes Orbit Media Reporter

Muskingum University Public Relations Returning Muskies can find the Dr. James Callaghan presents Dr. Lisa Marshall, Dr. Paul Szalay, and Dr. Richard Arnold with their form to shift over the General awards at Opening Convocation on Sept. 1, 2015.

Education requirements in the Registrar’s Office and online.

Outstanding professors receive awards

Arts & Entertainment

Kayla Rausch Orbit Media Reporter

Three faculty awards were presented during Opening Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 1. In 1985 these three faculty awards were initiated to recognize exceptional merit by members of the faculty and their service to Muskingum University.

The three awards are the Cora I. Orr Faculty Service Award, the William Rainey Harper Award for Simha Yoga opened on Main Outstanding Scholarship, and the Street in New Concord over the William Oxley Thompson Award summer. They offer classes six for Excellence in Teaching. days a week.

Cora I. Orr, former Dean of Women at Muskingum University, had a high expectation of personal standards. The Cora I. Orr Faculty Service Award “seeks to recognize members for involvement and leadership in committees and departments,” according to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. James Callaghan.

Dr. Paul S. Szalay is the 2015 recipient of the Cora I. Orr Faculty Service Award. Szalay spent six years as the chair of the Chemistry Department, being an essenMuskie Mens Soccer Team kicks tial component in bringing the off 2015 season with non-conference Choose Ohio First Scholarship to action against Carnegie Mellon.

Muskingum University. He also

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chaired the Liberal Arts Essentials Assessment Task Force.

“Dr. [Paul] Szalay is worthy of this award. Not only does he serve the institution and many communities, but does so without complaint,” said one letter of nomination.

The William Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding Scholarship is named for William Rainey Harper who entered Muskingum University at the age of ten and graduated by age 14. The award recognizes Muskingum University Faculty that distinguish themselves and Muskingum University. This year it was presented to Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Richard Arnold.

According to Callaghan, “Arnold is an active consultant for the United States Department of State, as well as several foreign and international agencies.”

Since joining Muskingum University in 2009, Arnold has published seven articles in a variation of prestigious journals and presented at many conferences.

“I’m very, very grateful and I’m flattered and I’m honored that my colleges nominated me,” said Arnold. “I hope my example can show students to realize what we

When the Muskingum University Class of 2019 gathered in the Recreation Center for Opening Convocation on Sept. 1, the charge they heard was not typical.

The message delivered by convocation speaker alumnus James Purdy, was, as he described, “in an unfiltered perspective.” The 1985 Muskingum graduate stood at the podium before the first year class and talked about failure. Purdy began his charge by looking out at the young Muskies and saying “There are simply not enough failures here.”

Purdy explained that in order to be successful, failure is necessary. “If you’re only having successes and you’re not failing, then you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough and you’re probably not taking enough chances,” said Purdy.

“You won’t truly have success unless you failed,” said Purdy.

“And, most likely failed often.”

Purdy encouraged the audience to be more accepting of failures, saying there are not enough on college campuses.

Video from Opening Convocation can be found on Orbit Media’s Periscope account.

can receive through research.”

The William Oxley Thompson Award for Excellence seeks to recognize individual faculty who exemplify Muskingum University’s highest level of teaching. The William Oxley Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching was awarded to Associate Professor of Communication, Dr. Lisa Marshall.

Marshall, in addition to her responsibilities as a professor in the Communication, Media, & Theatre Department, is the advisor for the campus radio station WMCO, as well as the The Black & Magenta. In the classroom, Marshall is known for her innovated teaching skills, hands on experience, and mentorship.

“I am told that this mentorship is so successful that students who initially would be doubtful of their own capabilities will soon blossom and are led by Dr. Marshall to realize their full potential that Lisa has seen in them right from the start,” said Callaghan.

Deadlines for the award nominations are in the spring of the previous academic year. Awards are announced during Fall Faculty Muskingum University Public Relations Conference, which takes place the James Purdy addresses the Muskingum Community on Sept. 1. week before school begins.

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News & Opinion The Black & Magenta • Orbit Media

Editorial: Student voice cut The Black & Magenta Editors The newspaper is not dead. It still serves a purpose on this campus. The print form of this newspaper is more powerful than any social media outlet.

Anne Steele is not your Facebook friend. She doesn’t read your posts. She doesn’t see your Tweets. If you want better food or Wi-Fi options, she’s not going to see your complaints on Yik Yak. However, she does read The Black & Magenta.

If you want to catch administrative attention, it’s going to be through traditional means.

The Black & Magenta is YOUR voice. It’s the student voice.

Remember the time one of your professors died and the university never released a statement to students? The Black & Magenta was there to tell you what happened to that professor and director who was beloved by students. The Black & Magenta took it even further by telling the campus leaders how upset the student body was with how the university handled (not) communicating the death.

Remember the “stranger on campus”? Many of you expressed your frustration about how the META alert was phrased, and The Black & Magenta echoed your concerns for the administration to know. If you want the decision makers on campus to hear your opinions, The Black & Magenta is your medium.

You have the power to say what you want about issues on campus by working for the paper or writing letters to the editor. If you raise awareness for causes on campus that you believe in, The Black & Magenta will cover it.

We’re your bridge between the student-administrative gap.

But now that bit of power you once held barely exists. You should be concerned because you pay for that power. When you pay your student activity fee each year, part of those funds are allocated to The Black & Magenta.

Because of this payment, you’re able to voice your opinion about issues on campus. You are the part of The Black & Magenta. Take a look at the paper you’re holding right now. The pages have been cut in half and the dimensions have been reduced significantly.

This was not our choice. This was not your choice. It was the choice of administrators who shouldn’t have any say in what happens to your student activity fee without the involvement of students. However, your money was tampered with over the summer, when you couldn’t do anything about it.

The administrators at Muskingum University took one of the few things you do have a say in, and nearly eliminated it.

One of the main purposes of the press is to be a watchdog. It’s the job of the reporter to look out for the public, shine light on topics important to readers, and keep those in authoritative positions in check. However, when the funding for the newspaper is cut significantly, it’s hard to fulfill the watchdog position.

The funding cut to The Black & Magenta affects every student on this campus. You deserve to have a voice. Whether you’re the Editor-in-Chief, or the first year picking up a copy of The Black & Magenta for the first time, you are a victim of this change.

Where did your money go that you spent to have a newspaper, to have a voice? It’s unclear. Every student on this campus should be angry about this cut.

Those who made the decision to cut the paper clearly did not realize how many students they were affecting, or maybe they did and just don’t care.

Had they the courage to get student opinions before making such a rash decision, they would have known the numerous academic areas involved in the making of this news publication.

The Black & Magenta is the student newspaper. The student voice. It connects each academic department, if not through learning opportunities, then simply through routine coverage of campus news.

The Black & Magenta is not just some mediocre college newspaper. It’s a real newspaper. We cover stories that make national news. We compete with local news outlets. We cover breaking news. And we care about you, the students at Muskingum University. We care about what happens on our campus. We care about the groups and clubs you’re involved.

We are a newspaper that covers news that relates to you and your friends, to your classes, to your sports teams. We cover what is happening all around you. We are here to inform YOU. We are your voice.

Don’t let your voice get lost at the hands of an administration that is so quick to cut it from you.

Speak up and take a stand.

There are many more points we could raise about this matter, but that would not leave us room for the news.

Letters to the Editor

The Black & Magenta encourages Letters to the Editor. Letters must include contact information and a name to be considered for publication. Letters will not be published anonymously. Letters must be 150 words or fewer.

The editorial staff reserves the right to edit for style, grammar, and space. We will not publish any letter that we consider potentially libelous.

If you have questions or would like to see how the paper is published, email bandm@muskingum.edu.

This is a student publication. Opinions expressed in editorials and columns are those of their authors and do not represent the opinions of Muskingum University.

Christine Holmes/ Black & Magenta Change of Catalog and General Education forms are available in the Registrar’s Office and online.

Students shift to General Education Requirements Rachel Schlarb Orbit Media Reporter Many undergraduate students switched from Liberal Arts requirements (LAE) to General Education requirements (Gen Ed) at the end of the Spring 2015 semester.

The First Year and transfer students who came to Muskingum University this fall are automatically enrolled in the Gen Ed. Some students find they don’t need to take as many classes with the Gen Ed requirements.

“If I wouldn’t have switched I would need nine more [classes],” said Corlee Hall.

Editorial Staff: Editor-in-Chief: Brenna Busby News Assignment Editor: Christine Holmes Arts & Entertainment Editor: Lindsey Kreamer Sports Editor: Chris Morgan Copy Editor: Rachel Schlarb Circulation Manager: Aaron Eno Faculty Advisor: Lisa Marshall Hall is a sophomore who made the switch.

Since Hall only has a half of dozen more classes with the Gen Ed, she can now focus more on her major, Criminal Justice, instead of worrying about her electives.

Hall discussed how harder classes could have influenced upperclassmen to switch to the Gen Ed requirements.

Students are still eligible to switch from the LAE to the Gen Ed requirements. The form is available for pick up in the Registrar’s Office.

The form should be signed by the student and the student’s Academic Advisor. There is a FAQ page on the Registrar’s website with additional details.

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New Main Street yoga studio says “Namaste New Concord” Lindsey Kreamer Page Editor

Lindsey Kreamer/ Black & Magenta Amy Kiraly, managing partner and yoga instructor at Simha Yoga.

Over the summer a new hatha based yoga studio called Simha Yoga opened up on Main Street.

The managing partner and yoga instructor, Amy Kiraly, has been studying yoga for several years from home.

“I have been practicing yoga for about four years now and it was transformative to my life and so I was inspired to go get my teacher training certificate,” explained Kiraly. “I traveled to Columbus and got my certificate but I realized that there wasn’t any place around for someone to go and take a yoga class like I wanted to do.”

Classes are held at Simha Yoga six days a week and have several different time slots that are available to fit almost any schedule. Each class costs

$12 for one, $45 for four, or $65 for eight.

The studio offers a variety of classes ranging from beginner to experienced and also can work as a good refresher course for seasoned yoga veterans.

Because of the range of classes Simha Yoga can help to benefit nearly anyone with any skill.

“Being the person that I am, I think anyone can [benefit from yoga],” said Kiraly. “Anyone that is interested in trying something new, it’s such a different perspective than what we’re normally going through our day to day activities...this is kind of the opposite of the mentality and the physical strain that you put on yourself.”

The class size average is around four to nine people which makes it a more personal experience for the students.

“Sometimes only one person shows up and it’s still a class. And it’s great for them too because it’s one on one and we can work on things specifically for them. It’s nice to have a small class,” said Kiraly.

Kiraly hopes the studio is something that the community can make it’s very own and that with the help of the community the space can reach it’s full potential.

“Being a yogi I tend not to plan for the future. I just stay in the moment.

I’m really letting it become what it needs to become and I’m letting the people that come to class to create this space,” said Kiraly.

Kiraly is also currently working on a beginner’s four class series on the fundamental basics of hatha yoga.

Class times and descriptions can be found online, as well as any contact and pricing information.

Students #GetHooked at Involvement Fair Bottom photo: Students were able to check out the Chinese Club table on the Quad and learn how to write authentic Chinese symbols.

Above photo: The Stag Club hosts cornhole games in front of their Involvement Fair table on Sept. 8.

Above photo: The Brony Club set up their table and loaded it with T-shirts and stuffed animals for the Muskingum University Involvement Fair on Sept. 8.

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SPORTS The Black & Magenta • Orbit Media

Muskie linebacker looks to lead team Chris Morgan Sports Editor

Payton Patterson/ Black & Magenta Keeper Josh Routte warms up before the game on Sept. 1.

Mens Soccer kicks off with loss to Tartans Payton Patterson Orbit Media Reporter

Muskingum’s Mens Soccer team opened up their 2015 campaign at McConagha Stadium against the Tartans of Carnegie Mellon. The Tartans controlled most of the game and dominated in their 8-0 win over the Muskies on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

“We are going to take notes on what we did wrong and we’re going to come back next game and play ten times better,” said sophomore striker Trent Newby.

The Muskies committed two fouls, which led to penalty kicks for the Tartans in the first half. Senior striker William Webb capitalized both penalty kicks on his way to a first half hat trick.

The Tartans were led by Webb, who had the game high of three goals. Webb also recorded an assist, which gave him four points on the night.

The Muskies managed to put up just four shots the entire night, with two of them being on target.

The Tartans took 38 shots during the match, putting 14 on net.

The Tartans used a 21 shot first

half to take control early.

The four Muskie shots came from four different players. Those players were seniors Brett Hanna and Tyler Craft, first year Mitchell Corey, and Newby.

In the final minutes of the game the Muskies started to get into a groove.

“At the end of the game we started combining a little more and getting shots on target,” said Newby. “We started to play the way we wanted to play and it worked out.”

Sunday, Sept. 6, the Muskies traveled to Adrian, Michigan to face the Bulldogs of Adrian College. Preparing for the game, the Muskies looked to correct a few areas of play from the first match.

“We have to start keeping the ball a little bit, playing a little bit quicker, and getting in on tackles and we will do fine,” said Newby.

Sophomore keeper Josh Routte started in net for the Muskies, recording five saves in 79 minutes of action between the pipes.

The Muskies return home on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to Muskie Field to face the College of Wooster on the grass field.

Muskingum University football is looking to improve their success in the 2015 season.

One of the many players that the team can count on to help accomplish this goal is junior linebacker Chaney Fulton.

Head Football Coach Al Logan has been coaching Fulton on the team for two years already and knows exactly what kind of player Fulton is.

“He’s a spark plug for what we do defensively,” said Logan. “The better he plays, the better the kids around him play.”

Fulton had 97 total tackles in 2014, including 58 solo stops. His performance on the football field helped lead him to receiving several offseason accolades, including being named Honorable Mention All American, First Team All OAC, and being named the Gene Slaughter Co-Most Outstanding Linebacker.

Fulton has also been named

Black & Magenta Archive Chaney Fulton looks to be a big part of the team success this season. as a preseason Second Team All Barry, as well as Mick Fishel.

American selection by D3footWith Fulton being just a junior, ball.com.

Logan believes the sky is the limDespite all of the recognition, it for his potential to become an Logan believes that Fulton’s focus even better player. remains on trying to win every “I think he’s got a great chance game possible as a Muskie. at 100 tackles,” said Logan. “He “He’s one of those guys with would tell you that he’d rather win great energy and a high motor, all of our games, but he’s a guy and that’s expected of him,” said that’s got a nose for the ball, so Logan. he’s going to have a lot of tackFulton looks to lead a defense les.” filled with veterans, including The Muskies will look to thrive senior defensive lineman Jordan off the leadership of players like Lee and senior linebacker Zach Fulton throughout the season.

Captain’s Quarters, Integrity of ESPN and the NFL come into question Part Two Last week we discussed some of the different things going on that have brought the integrity of the Chris Morgan NFL and ESPN Sports Editor into question.

Now let’s take a look at a couple more cases in the final part of this series.

Current ESPN NFL analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter recently came into the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

At the NFL Rookie Sym-

posium in 2014, Carter gave a speech encouraging players to have a “fall guy” that would take the heat if they ever got in trouble.

First of all, Carter made a terrible mistake giving that advice to young players fresh out of college.

Second, the NFL made another large error by keeping the video of the speech up on their website for more than a year after the fact.

Carter has since apologized, but no such apology has come from the NFL, just the video being taken down.

How does a multi-billion dollar organization let something like that happen or just let it go?

The last issue comes from ESPN once again.

ESPN recently issued an apology live on SportsCenter for the networks’ misuse of a false report from 2008 regarding Spygate while talking about the Patriots.

The apology aired at 12:30 a.m. on a Thursday.

Don’t worry though, the Patriots’ Twitter account made sure it was seen by tweeting the video later that day.

While an apology is nice, airing it only at that late night hour seems like a cop-out move to me.

The only question is, what is going on with the NFL and ESPN?