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Four Clarion academics present work in Ghana, Africa Amerigo Allegretto ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
CLARION, Pa. - Four professors at Clarion University presented research projects from their work in Ghana last month. The presenters, Miguel Olivas-Lujan, Basil Martin, Uraina Pack and Chad Smith showed their projects this past May at University of Cape Coast in Ghana for the “Interdisciplinary Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Global Educational Community.” The conference was sponsored by West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and partially sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. “Every time I attend a professional conference, I know that I am not just a professor whose research is being shared to advance my discipline, but I am also an ‘ambassador’ whose work speaks loudly about what is impor-
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Professors at Clarion University (from left to right) Miguel Olivas-Lujan, Uraina Pack, Basil Martin and Chad Smith. tant to my institution,” said Olivas-Lujan. “In this event, which brought colleagues from such diverse countries as the USA, Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, the diversity of perspectives and disciplinary lenses made it even more interesting than the discipline-specific conferences I usually attend domestically.” His and Smith’s presentation, “Assessing Multicultural Competencies for the Global Community,” entailed how study abroad students benefit
from their experiences. “We sent surveys to students from around the nation before they leave and later, once they return, to measure how their multicultural competences change,” said Olivas-Lujan. He said gathering information for this project was more difficult than expected. “Some students answer only one survey but not the other. This is a major challenge for longitudinal research, or research that measures the
variables of interest more than one time,” said Olivas-Lujan. “We have offered some incentives to our participants, but we are collecting data more slowly than we thought we would. In spite of the difficulties, we are committed to this project because we are part of an institution that takes assessment and accountability very seriously.” Martin presented “Information Literacy in the Global Community,” which showed how students gather informa-
tion to make their own understandings on a global issue rather than rely on a predetermined outline for an issue in the local area. Martin also showed how using global digital information in the classroom can be beneficial and that it can improve information literacy skills. Pack did her presentation on “A Sterling Legacy: The Impact of W.E.B. Du Bois on Ghanaian Politics and History.” Pack researched how Du Bois’ writings
and his relationship to former Ghanaian president Kwame Nkrumah influenced the development of Ghana, which gained independance from English colonization in 1957. The project also looks at Africa and its colonization from a global perspective . “Unfortunately, many people fail to realize that the world is already diverse. Nationally and globally, people of multiple ethnic groups and backgrounds have always co-existed,” said Pack. “By recognizing diversity and mulitculturalism, relationships can be built that support equity, social justice and greater access to education and health care as human rights.” All four presenters said it is important to be globally competitive. Scholarships on both the state and local level are available for students who wish to stud abroad. More information is available at the Office of International Programs.
Political science professor published in book Emily Miller NEWS EDITOR
CLARION, Pa. - Kevan Yenerall of the political science department recently contributed a chapter to a recently published political science book called “Shakespeare and Politics: What a 16th Century Playwright Can Tell Us About 21st-Century Politics,” edited by Michael Genovese and Bruce Altschuler. Yenerall’s chapter is titled “Absurdity and Amateur Hour in the American Politcal Forest: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Nightmare of Polarization.” The book contains 12 chapters by various authors that delve into contemporary political themes that include corruption and virtue, war and peace and persuasion and polarization, examining them through lessons from the writings of William Shakespeare.
Yenerall is the chair of the Popular Culture and Politics section of the Northeastern Political Science Association, and two years ago, political science professor of SUNY Oswego, Altschuler, approached Yenerall about contributing to the book. “When Michael Genovese and I had the idea for the book on Shakespeare and politics, I quickly thought of Kevan as a possible contributor,” said Altshuler. “The idea he had of comparing characters in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to recent presidential candidates fit very well into our idea of showing how relevant Shakespeare is to contemporary politics.” The entire process of proposing, writing, editing and publishing the chapter in the book took roughly one year. The work included writing his proposal, researching and composing the draft chapter and completing the process by revising the chapter af-
ter the formal editorial reviews came in. “I wanted to craft a chapter that spoke to the 2012 presidential primary process, and it seemed to me that ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ was an appropriate and creative way to understand the process, consequences and shortcomings of the entire electoral and ideological compromise,” said Yenerall. He continued, “It is an honor to be part of a peerreviewed text from a major academic press. As all of my colleagues know, it is a time-consuming process. It is especially gratifying to contribute to a germane and frankly, exciting and creative project edited by political scientists for whom you have great admiration and respect. The authors who contributed are prolific, insightful scholars.” Yenerall also noted that he was in two productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in College, playing the character of Nick Bottom.
“This particular installment in the Shakespeare cannon has a special resonance for me,” said Yenerall. Co-editor of the book, Genovese, described Yenerall’s chapter of the book to be a reflection on the play that he was writing about. “[Yenerall’s] chapter in the Shakespeare book was playful, just like a Midsummer Night’s Dream, and witty; a bit tonguein cheek and a bit biting – just like Shakespeare himself,” said Genovese. With this chapter, Yenerall has contributed six chapters to political science texts. Additionally, he has also co-authored two editions of “Seeing the Bigger Picture: American and International Politics in Film and Pop Culture” in the years 2004 and 2012. Yenerall said that this chapter relates to his developments as a political science professor through his classroom duties in his Politics and
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Professor Kevan Yenerall of the Political Science department. Film course that was introduced in 2001. “Politics and literature is inherently linked to the study of film and politics,” said Yenerall. “Sometime in the future it would be worthwhile to examine the development of a political science and
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literature seminar, or perhaps a politics and pop culture course.” He continued, “Participating in these edited texts helps to keep me informed and appreciative of emerging scholarship on politics and pop culture.”
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Physics professor’s article published in Indian newspaper Anastasia Bates STAFF WRITER
CLARION, Pa. - An assistant professor of Physics at Clarion University has had an article published in one of the most influential newspapers in India, The Hindu. Dr. Vasudeva Rao Aravind’s article, “Looking beyond the Ivy League,” was inspired by a summer in India, where he noted that larger educational institutions took on international students more than the smaller places. The article is featured in the Indian newspaper The Hindu which is estimated to have two million readers a day. When asked about influences for the article, Aravind said, “This article titled “Looking beyond the Ivy League” introduces the reader to primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) in the USA. Although there are more than 2,000 universities and colleges in the U.S., only a handful of them attract most international applicants. The reason for this is mostly aggressive advertisement by larger universities, and the lack of knowl-
edge about higher education structure in the USA. I realized this point when I spent the summer of 2013 in various parts of India. This experience served as an inspiration to write this article.” He added that the readers have deemed his article helpful, especially when students are looking for the best value for money out of higher education. Clarion University Student Malavika Vemulapalli, from New Delhi, India, chose to study in the United States and said, “The education system in the United States is more open, and the liberal way of learning is what bought me to America. There is a big difference between the two countries’ educational systems, in the sense that they are more theoretical and this system is more practical. In the Indian educational system, there is no practical experience including internships which becomes a very big problem when the candidate comes out of college, in search for a job.” Aravind said, “India sends an estimated 200,000 students abroad every year. This number keeps growing every year. North America
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and Europe are favorite destination for Indian students, although Australia has been attracting increasing number of students these days. So, this informative article reaches a large numbers of students and parents who are currently thinking seriously about where they should study and how they should spend their hard earned money for obtaining best value in higher education.” In response to engaging reader reactions he said, “I have been receiving numerous congratulatory and ‘thank you’ emails about this article. I have had responses from Indian nationals residing in India, South Africa, Thailand and Qatar, to name a few. They are hearing about PUIs for the first time. Everyone is interested in getting the best value for their money in higher education. So, they really felt this article was helpful for them. Moreover, the fact that this article appeared at this time of the year (when most students are making their applications to U.S.-based universities), helped the article have a higher impact.”
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Clarion student senate appropriated $1,378 to university Recognized Student Organization, Koinonia Christian Fellowship. The money appropriated will be used to fund the 2014 Jubilee conference that is taking place in February. The conference has been presented for the past 37 years as a part of the mission of the Coalition for Christ Outreach, according
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No reaccreditation for Clarion’s NASM Amerigo Allegretto ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
CLARION, Pa. - Clarion University has decided not to seek reaccreditation for the National Association of Schools of Music. The decision to do so goes along with the music education program being considered for moratorium as stated in the university’s final draft of the Workforce Plan released Oct. 28. “With no other majors in the music department, the university decided not to seek National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) reaccreditation,” according to a statement released by the university. While the statement says the university will not apply for reaccreditation, it also says, “Our current music education students will graduate from an accredited program and be prepared to take and pass all requirements for state licensure for teaching.”
“The accreditation process was suspended until the workforce plan was finalized. With the release of the final plan, and realizing there would be no majors in music, the university decided not to seek NASM reaccreditation,” said David Love, director of marketing and communications. “Maintaining the CAEP accreditation was never in question. Even with the decision to place music education in moratorium, it was imperative current students in the program graduate from an accredited program.” James Foster, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was unavailable for comment. Some professors, like music department chair Stephen Johnson, are unhappy with the decision. “It’s disconcerting to lose this,” said Johnson. “NASM is something we volunteered to do, and we wanted to do on our own, and apparently
though this is not something that our current administration values.” Johnson said that NASM tells students that what the university is teaching is on the same level as other schools. However, not all music departments in the nation are members. The music department is still approved under the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and because of that, students will be able to have teaching credentials. According to its website, NASM boasts approximately 644 schools on the collegiate and postsecondary levels. In terms of applying for graduate schools, Johnson said that they “look at your personal performance,” which includes writing compositions of value, national testing and submitted papers, among other things. Students of the music department have organized a protest that will be held Nov. 22 at the Gemmell Free Speech Zone.
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Time’s poke at Christie immature
Matt Knoedler STAFF WRITER
It’s one thing not to like a man’s politics. It’s another thing to essentially call him fat in front of the world. While I understand what Time Magazine is trying to accomplish by profiling New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the cover of its Nov. 18 edition, there’s no need to make fun of him for something we already know. We don’t need to be told Christie is overweight; he’s acknowledged that. But he’s done a lot to change his image over the last
year. He underwent lapband surgery in February, and has since lost nearly 70 pounds. That’s why the title of the edition is simply atrocious. The title is simple yet obviously offensive: “The Elephant in the Room.” The cover shows a silhouetted profile of Christie at a steep enough angle that his nose shapes upward and outward, much like an elephant. Of course, the symbol for the Republican Party is an elephant. Thus, the controversial name goes hand-in-hand with the physical size of one of the party’s most prominent members. I believe we live in a society that is becoming far too politically correct and is afraid to say things that push the envelope. But this case is different. Although Christie jokes about his
weight and satirists tend to follow suit, there’s no reason for a serious news publication to make light of such a serious topic. People outside New Jersey support Christie; some even want him to prepare a 2016 presidential bid today. That’s why this cover is damaging to American political discourse. We don’t need people judging him by his size and correlating that to his political skills and views. We don’t need to hear things like “That fat guy” if he runs in 2016. It’s unhealthy and destructive to our democracy. In a time when print publications are looking for any sort of hook and catchy cover to gain readers, Time proves just how much these magazines ooze desperation; even if it means throwing an innocent man under the bus.
Drae’s thoughts: Break or break-up?
Andrae Weeks STAFF WRITER
When your relationship starts to get rocky, what should you do? Most try to work things out, and if they cannot come to some sort of agreement or simply fail to co-exist, they decide that the best resort is to break up. However, some people out there who decide to go on a break instead of breaking up. I used to be all for breaks and truly believed that they could be healthy and constructive for a relationship, but after experiencing one I became confused and wasn’t sure if they were helpful. Breaks can be a good time for both individuals to re-evaluate themselves as a boyfriend or girlfriend so they can polish their relationship. It can give one time to think if they really want to continue going on with the relationship, and time apart may make you realize how special that person is to you which
may lead to you appreciating them even more. Lauren Bovard, a sophomore, believes that breaks can be a good thing, “Breaks give you time to evaluate what your life would be without that person. Breaks are a time for the couple to focus on themselves and themselves only and to see if they were meant to be together.” Latasha Hill, a junior, also believes that breaks can be beneficial and said, “Breaks are helpful because sometimes you need space to think about things when they’re going bad.” Taking a break can also be the beginning of a disaster. Typically there is not a time limit on a break, so the emotions dictate when the break ends. But what if one is enjoying the break and the other is miserable? What if the feelings aren’t mutual and the break turns into a break-up? Some feel that while on a break they are free to do whatever they want, even if that means cheating. But when you’re on a break, is there such a thing as cheating? Are there rules that you must follow on a break?
Sometimes both agree to be faithful to each other while they’re on the break, but too often one of the two goes out and decides to cheat anyway. The relationship can take a huge toll, which can cause even more problems that can also lead to a break-up. Brett Gilliam, a junior, does not believe in breaks and said, “Once you take one break, you are liable to take more, which can ultimately lead to a break-up.” Jesse Marshall, a senior, said, “I am against taking breaks. I am a jealous kind of guy when I am in a relationship, so I could never leave my girl out there on an island for other guys to take.” I have finally come to the conclusion that breaks are not healthy for a relationship. If you really care about someone, be strong and find a way to work things out. Remember, no relationship is perfect, and there are always going to be ups and downs. If you cannot cope with your partner, or do not see yourself having a future with them, move on and stop wasting your time and theirs, because emotions are something that should not be played with.
Victoria Mikita STAFF WRITER
The world we live in today is full of social networks and different ways to communicate. Along with texting, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat are also popular within our generation and are used on a daily basis. With these forms of social networking taking over, Facebook is becoming irrelevant for our generation. When I joined Facebook in 2008, almost everyone in my grade used it as his or her main form of social networking. Since then, Facebook has changed immensely. Logging into Facebook today, it is barely recognizable for someone who originally created their page up to five or six years ago. Status updates are harder to come by on the news feed, for a lot of it is over taken
by random ads and pictures. Most of the notifications received are for game requests, which most college students do not want to play, as we could just play Candy Crush from our phones. Facebook is still excellent for creating groups to keep in contact with a large number of people, but that can be done just as easily in a group message on an iPhone. Most of my friends do not even have the Facebook app on their phone, which makes them less likely to even check Facebook unless they have a specific reason to. Although Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat are all separate apps, it seems as if our generation uses them more frequently than Facebook. On Twitter we can scan through all of our follower’s tweets quickly, avoiding pictures if we want to. The same goes for Instagram, where we can simply look at pictures rather than text. Snapchat is used by our generation to send embarrassing pictures that we definitely would not want to be seen on Face-
book. Instagram and Twitter also allow us to follow our favorite celebrities. Most celebrities are not going to become your “friend” on Facebook, but their Twitter and Instagram accounts are generally open for anyone to follow. Many parents have joined Facebook, but less have joined Twitter and Instagram. The fact that these new social networks are largely populated by younger people makes our generation even more likely to use them rather than Facebook. There is nothing wrong with Facebook, but our generation simply has minimal use for it. It is simply a hassle to log into Facebook and scroll through the declining news feed searching for information and updates on our friends because we can get much more information on Twitter and Instagram. Everything we can do on Facebook we can do quicker on other social networks, and the people we want to see and interact with our posts are mainly on these social networks as well.
Hurdle deserving of manager award
Mike Friend STAFF WRITER
Two days ago, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced the winners for the National League and American League Manager of the Year Award. In the American League, the writers narrowly chose Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona over World Series winner John Farrell, and in a vote that shocked few, the writers chose Clint Hurdle of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Francona, fresh off his first season as the new skipper in Cleveland led the Tribe to its’ first post season since 2007 when they were eliminated by the Francona led Boston Red Sox. While Francona is deserving of the award, the Indians have had success in the past and only needed a solid option at
first base, which came with the off season addition of Nick Swisher. The addition of “Tito” at the helm was the “icing on the cake” as Swisher put it in the early part of the season. On the other hand, Clint Hurdle, after coming so close last year was finally able to bring his team over the last proverbial hurdle to secure the team’s first winning season in 21 years. Hurdle joins the ranks of legendary managers like Tommy Lasorda, Lou Pinella and Jim Leyland in winning the award. Leyland also happens to be the last Pirates manager to be honored as such. The other two finalists for the National League honors were Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and Braves skipper Fredi Gonzalez. Not that both men weren’t deserving, but Hurdle has brought something to the Steel City’s baseball community that his most recent predecessors couldn’t: a sense of hope and pride in the team. Not only have the Buccos steadily improved under Hurdle’s three-year
stint but the fan base has started to believe in the team again. Hurdle’s down-to-earth personality and friendly nature have made him a fan favorite. Under Hurdle, fans see the players having fun playing the game, a sight they saw very few times under the managerial stints of Jim Tracy and John Russell. Hurdle hasn’t only changed and influenced the culture on the field, but he and his family are a constant presence at events for the Pirates charities. Many fans around the league may make an argument for their favorite team’s manager, which as a sports fan is to be expected, but this award for Hurdle means more to the city than few can realize. Francona was named AL Manager of the year and rightly so, but Hurdle led his team to a place that few of my generation have seen. If the question is “Did Clint Hurdle deserve NL Manager of the year?” The answer would have to a be a quote from the man himself, “AbsoBUCN-lutely.”
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Clarion University participates in men’s health awareness month, “Movember” Kasie Sansonetti STAFF WRITER
“Movember” isn’t just a month for men to display their fully grown facial hair to all of Clarion University; it’s also an awareness strategy. This allotted time period through the month of November symbolizes a community’s efforts in raising men’s health awareness; especially awareness of various forms of cancer, such as prostate cancer. The global movement originated in Melbourne, Australia in 2003. Since its initial launch, “Movember” has had many achievements, and therefore has expanded across 21 countries worldwide. The participants of the movement have been labeled as “Mo Bros and Mo Sistas.” These nicknames have been given to those who either refrain from shaving for the cause, or donate their time or money to the foundation itself. The Clarion University Activities Board and Interfraternity Council have decided to team up and create the first annual Movember project at Clarion University. These boards, along with the Movember Foundation, encourage
all students, faculty and staff members to get involved. One can either join a preexisting team or create one with friends. Teams can be registered at us.movember.com. Those who wish to participate in “No Shave November” accept the responsibilities and act as a walking ‘billboard’ for this month’s tactic. The objective is to make a topic such as this that is hidden, or rarely discussed, more visible to the community. By allowing one’s facial hair to grow, they’re responding to an issue that is ‘facing’ men’s health so drastically. “I’m participating in No Shave November by growing a beard and mustache for the full month,” said Max von Gunden, a junior at Clarion University, “and now discovering the true reasoning behind Movember, I’m glad I decided not to shave.” Even though the month of November is primarily dedicated to men’s health, men alone do not have to be the only ones to contribute to the project. Women can also play a vital role in spreading the awareness, and can find several other creative ways to participate. Michelle Sanchez, a
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A bulletin board in Gemmell sports fliers about Movember. sophomore at Clarion University, described her intentions for participating in Movember. “I’m attempting to survive the month without shaving my legs,” she said. “The male friends I have aren’t shaving their mustaches or beards,
so I won’t shave my legs. This is the least I can do to support the awareness month.” Donations are accepted through the national Movember Foundation website, where all donations sent will be mailed to corporations and charities sup-
porting this matter. Their targeted intentions are on the awareness of cancer, staying mentally and physically healthy, and conquer all battles against men’s health. According to the Foundation website, in 2012 more than 1.1
million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas around the world joined the movement, and raised $147 million. Clarion University’s goal is to raise at least $6,000 in support of the movement. All are encouraged to participate and find ways to show their support.
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Students gather to participate in the carnival festivities held at Gemmell Friday, Nov. 8.
For a full listing of campus events and club meetings, please refer to the master events calendar on the Clarion website at: http://schedule.clarion.edu
Thursday, Nov. 14 Friday, Nov. 15
Saturday, Nov. 16 Sunday, Nov. 17
Monday, Nov. 18
Tuesday, Nov. 19
7 p.m. 1 p.m. NAACP Poetry Slam Open Rec
5 p.m. Gospel Fest
4 p.m. Swing Dancing
7 p.m. Speaker Woods
3 p.m. Weather Training
7 p.m. Women’s Time
8 p.m. EFSN Movie
6 p.m. Soul Sunday
7 p.m. Fertility Awareness
7 p.m. Activity Hour
5 p.m. LEV Games
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Spanish Club hosts “Day of the Dead” party Kyra Ammon
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On Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., the Spanish Club hosted a “Day of the Dead” party in Gemmell 152, in which all were welcome to take part. Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a 3-day holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in some areas of the United States. Celebration of this holiday can be traced back to around 2,500 years ago. The celebration in Gemmell consisted of the decoration of masks, skull figurines and vases with artificial red carnations in them. About 40 people of all ages attended the event. Partygoers got to choose from markers, paint, glitter and other media with which to decorate their crafts, and when they finished, pizza and drinks were available
to enjoy afterward. The room was decorated with balloons and streamers of many festive colors. The sounds of Spanish pop music filled the ears of those in attendance. Sophomore Megan Beary, who is the vice president of the Spanish Club, helped to organize the event. She said that the event has been held in previous years, and she was a part of it last year, as well. Mario Serrano, a member of the Spanish Club, gave a first-hand description of Day of the Dead. “For example, in my country – I’m from Ecuador – We celebrate the dead people,” he said. “We go to the cemeteries and we give them, you know, the flowers and all this stuff, and some people pray around them. It’s more, like, to celebrate the people from your past. Celebrating your heritage.” Kaitlyn Hampton and Krista Healey both attended the party and decorated masks.
“I didn’t really know what I was expecting,” said Hampton. “It’s really fun and different, because it’s not something I would do if I was just at home… I like the music.” Healey is a Community Assistant at Campus View, and she brought some of her residents for the event. “I heard about it, [and] I was going to go to it last year, but I just didn’t have the time. And I heard that they were doing it again, so I decided to come out. I logged on to CU Connect today, and the flier was on there, so I was like, ‘Oh, it’s today,’ and I had the free time, so I decided to come.” The Spanish Club plans to continue hosting a Day of the Dead party each year because it is fun for the community and gives everyone the chance to learn about another culture. “It’s a good display of Spanish culture,” Beary said, “and it’s a good way to learn about the history of Spanish-speaking coun-
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Dr. Vicky Clark is pictured with visiting artist Tom Dell.
Teacher Feature: Clark Joshlyn Lawhorn STAFF WRITER
Vicky Clark is a professor in the art department at Clarion University. She believes that the time period in which she was born had a great impact on who she is today. “I am a child of the sixties, formed by the belief that we could change the world. When change didn’t happen fast enough or at all, many of us learned to work within the system to affect change in subversive ways. We are passionate about issues and marry our work and our beliefs in the hope of leaving this a better place.” Born in Atlanta, Ga., and raised in Santa Monica, Calif., Clark said her lifestyle was vibrant, diverse and full of cultural activity. After attending University of California at Los Angeles for a bachelor’s degree in Art History, Clark then attended University of California at Davis for a master’s degree in Art History. Clark attended the University of Michigan to get her doctorate in Late Medieval Art History. Clark said, “My disser-
tation is illustrated astrological manuscripts in the late middle ages. I became interested in the astrological system of faith, faith I don’t necessary have, but there is something to it that people do believe in and at that particular time it was out in the margins and different.” After graduating at Michigan, she moved to Pittsburgh in 1981 to be curator of education at Carnegie Museum of Art. Clark said, “I thought I would be there for three to five years and move on to something else, but I’ve been there ever since. I found I really like working in a museum, and if I was ever down or depressed I can go downstairs to galleries to see all of this phenomenal work that inspires me. I also believe in education, so I was in charge of writing labels and bringing speakers.” Carnegie introduced Clark to contemporary art, which got her to look at ideas from a different standpoint. “I am interested in curating conceptuallybased exhibitions of the art of our times,” she said. “Contemporary art and issues allow us to think about ideas in new ways and look at
art in new ways. I want to present as much diverse art as possible to show the potential art has to play a significant role in our lives, especially as a partner to science in solving problems we face.” Clark has worked with contemporary artists including Richard Serra, William Kendrick and Mona Haotum. Clark said, “It is about finding who you are and where you belong. I’m interested in identity and dedicated to feminism and humanism. I like to make people think in new ways and look at art to see what it tells them about themselves.” Clark expressed her love for teaching, writing and art shows by saying, “I like to say I taught at every university in the area and [was] kicked out of most art institutions of the area. [At CUP] I like my colleagues and enjoy teaching a lot and love curating the gallery. Due to still being based in Pittsburgh it allows me to bring work here to inspire more people. I believe art can make us better people and a better world. I’m invested and passionate about art of our time.”
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Partygoers decorate skull figurines at the Day of the Dead celebration. tries. This is one of the primary holidays that they have that people in the United States know about.” She added that many people in the United States don’t seem to know much about other countries when people in other countries seem to know a
lot about the United States. “I think it’s good for us to kind of spread awareness,” she said. “It’s a good way to connect people from the U.S. to people from Spanishspeaking countries,” Serrano said. “It’s always important to learn about
other cultures.” The Spanish Club also hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration every spring semester, to which the community is welcome to come. Beary said, “It’s like a little party, but we play more games and things… just to switch it up.”
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JOHN BURBA For much of its career, Less Than Jake has been king of the mountain in the world of ska. Since the days of “Pezcore,” the band’s first release in 1995, Less Than Jake has been able to stay
MATTHEW KNOEDLER Kellie Pickler hasn’t charted a top 20 hit since 2009, which is why she hopes the sound of her fourth studio album will resonate better with
TYLER LOBDELL The husband-wife team that makes the band Tennis has been on a streak of releasing an album every year since their debut in 2011 with the album “Cape Dory.” Starting out, they seemed to have a bit of
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afloat in a sea of the rapidly changing musical economy, while their counterparts have all either dissolved or sunken into the depths. Powerful bands such as No Doubt and Sublime have all fallen before Less Than Jake, and with good reason. From their debut “Pezcore” in 1995, all the way up to the surprisingly good “GNV FLA” album in 2008 to the amusing “TV/EP” in 2010, Less Than Jake has stuck by the uptempo, raucous joy that they’ve always had. For a ska band, being a derivative of punk, keep-
ing your teeth is important. The best songs of both the ska and punk genres play heavily on their ability to seem both laid back and rehearsed, yet as untamed and driving as the angst and anger-laden lyrical content they hold. While it is OK for bands to begin to settle down and find their permanent sound as they age, punk has never been a genre where the elder statesmen have been able to gradually settle into a mature sound, with ska being no exception. On their latest album
“See the Light,” it’s become clear that the members of Less Than Jake are not the wild ska-rtists that they once were. There’s a faint drop in the mayhem and distortion the band is known for, with “See the Light” having some of the slowest tempos and cleanest guitar tones to date. This is by no means a bad thing to have occurred, as proven by “Good Enough” and “John the Baptist Bones,” two excellently designed tracks that really show how far along ska has come from its mid-’90s heyday.
The rest of the album is just fine, with only a few issues concerning overprocessed vocals and a general lack of shape to the sound of the instruments. It sounds as if an element of the band is missing at times, however, and you begin to wonder whether or not that element is youth. “See the Light” is by no means a bad album, and it would fit comfortably among the band’s existing discography, but it’s got nothing groundbreaking to share and maybe that’s an issue, but not an urgent one. Com-
ing back to the scene, five years removed from your previous full-length with an album lacking any true stand-out tracks would damage a lesser group. But if your band is more than 20 years old, from a genre that basically died over a decade ago and you still headline shows, you’re allowed to take it easy once and awhile and just enjoy playing the music you want to without worrying about sales or credibility. Less Than Jake made a new album, and in true ska punk fashion, whether you like it or not, they’ll keep playing.
fans. The sounds on the 12-track album can best be defined as traditional. Pickler once again teams up with producers Frank Liddell and Luke Wooten for an album that keeps with country’s roots in a world where the cliché Nashville sound is evolving. But with the flop of lead single “Someone Somewhere Tonight” and the slow climb of current single “Little Bit Gypsy,” something special will have to catch the ears of listeners for this album to succeed.
Much of the album utilizes instruments that made country what it is, including the steel guitar and fiddle, and “Someone” is no exception. Moreover, Pickler is able to tell the story of traditional country themes, and this song meshes everything from alcoholism to young love into one ballad. Although radio didn’t receive this song with open arms, its content connects with a wide array of fans. “Gypsy” is a good song to lead the album
with, as its fun, upbeat open helps to entice the listener. Like this song, “Ring for Sale” keeps with another run-of-the-mill theme: divorce. This is one of many songs on the album that fits Pickler’s style. An artist who sings about strong, persevering women, she keeps with the preconceived notion on this song, albeit on a more lighthearted level. Pickler co-wrote three songs on the project, two of which were with her husband, Nashville songwriter Kyle Jacobs. One of
those tunes includes the title track, which is likely the best song on the album. It profiles the maturation of the “Dancing with the Stars” champion from her days on “American Idol” to her present self. The song also lets Pickler show off her powerful vocal range. This song has all the potential to become a single, but after that, there isn’t anything on the album that sounds like a hit or even a radio single. Some of the remaining songs have average, predictable lyrics. Even
though Pickler continues to stretch her range and create great vocal harmonies, the songs don’t mean much when the words are too original. Songs like “Bonnie and Clyde” and “I Forgive You” keep the traditional sound that fans might like, but the lack of creativity doesn’t do Pickler justice. Although Pickler tends to hit the high notes, most tracks on the album do not. Don’t expect a top 20 song or better from this album unless fans want it to happen.
a timid sound, not totally sure of themselves, but there was something unique about the soft songwriting driven by a synthesizer and smoky single coil guitar melodies. Tennis has always tried to stick to doo-wop themes within their music in the form of lyrics and harmonies, and although the band is moving forward, the new EP “Small Sounds” still rings true to those themes. The opening track “Mean Streets,” is a heavily produced track in the style of Motown, preaching “you’ve got to give it what you got.” To me it
is evident that producer Patrick Carney (The Black Keys) had a lot of influence on this particular track with the R&B style of drumming and ‘60s style of piano. “Mean Streets” is definitely a strong opener to the awaited EP, and flows into the second track “Timothy.” “Timothy” features an overproduction approach with the classic drenched in reverb effect on the vocals, backing vocals and melodic guitar. The only thing about this track that could have been left out is the dancing synthesizer line that builds up to the chorus,
as it detracts from the pleasant vocal harmonies. The bridge of the album however, peaks on the third track (also my favorite), “Cured of Youth.” The theme in the song is exactly that, realizing that when one gets the chance to step up and move forward, they better take it, and “show the world your worth.” The fat, plunky guitar rhythm instantly finds an interlocking counterpoint with the hip-hop style of drums (no doubt another Carney influence), and the song just comes together into a solid piece that really proves Tennis’ worth as a growing indie rock
band that can become more than so. The latter half of the album coming off “Cured of Youth” is the two tracks “Dimming Light,” and “100 Lovers.” Both tracks pay homage to Tennis’ previous style, especially that of “Cape Dory.” Themes about relationships between lovers are prevalent throughout, and the songs are overproduced in a ‘70s fashion, with doo-wop lyrics, fuzzy guitar, bass, synthesizers and even acoustic guitars. Personally I feel like the album should not have been arranged with these
two songs at the end, because they leave me with more to be desired. Overall, Tennis has really done well with the release of “Small Sound,” and I am especially happy with Patrick Carney’s production work, because he has a tasteful style of combining modern style and feel with those classic R&B themes that we as popular music lovers have come to know and love. I feel like Tennis will never be modern pop, but the classic pop groove they are in right now is giving them a really good spot in the indie market because they do it so well.
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Clarion VDay Project empowers with film festival Andi Fulmer STAFF WRITER
Clarion’s VDay Project hosted LunaFest, a collection of nine short films that were not only made by women but were also made with women in mind Tuesday evening in Hart Chapel. This year, the films selected covered several themes and multiple topics, including romance, discrimination and the economy. It opened with a film titled “Granny’s Got Game” directed by Angela Afford that focused on a team of North Carolina women in their seventies who despite physical challenges have come together to be- The VDay Project presents LunaFest at Hart Chapel Tuesday evening as part of VDay Week. come an award-winning team and a web of sup- Celia Bullwinkel, depict- gles affect lives. Maria finished with “Tiny Miny port for one another. ed the ways a woman’s is a Mexican immigrant Magic” directed by Dani“Flying Anne” told the body changes during the supporting a family and elle Lurie about a romanstory of a young girl with course of life. the other a woman sub- tic connection that blosTourette’s who is deal“First Match” showed a ject to the economic up- soms between a woman ing with all the typical determined female wres- heaval in Greece. and her mailman. facets of preteen life like tler preparing for and “Date with Fate” was a Since its inception in school, bullies and rela- tackling her first coed comical short about two 2000, LunaFest has grown tionships, but with the high school match. people who sign up for to include 150 North Ameradded difficulties pre“Maria of Many” and a dating service and are ican showings per year sented by her syndrome. “Running Dry” were paired with a match only and receives 950 submis“Sidewalk,” an ani- both pieces that focused to be faced with their sions from a diverse array mated short directed by on how economic strug- spouse. The presentation of women. Sociology pro-
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fessor and adviser of the VDay Project, Jane Walsh, discussed the importance of highlighting the work of women in film. “LunaFest is important because it showcases films made by and about women. In 2012, less than 30 percent of female characters had speaking parts. And of the top 100 films, less than 17
percent were directed by women. LunaFest works to counter a film industry dominated by men and at the same time, raises awareness about issues that affect women. It gets people talking, and this is the first step toward making concrete change.” LunaFest’s main beneficiary is the Breast Cancer Fund, but the Clarion event will also be benefiting several local beneficiaries. VDay Project President Gabby Scrofano explained what local area groups will benefit from this year’s LunaFest event. “15 percent of proceeds go back to them, ,[LunaFest], and they send it to the Breast Cancer Fund, and then the rest of the proceeds we can split between our beneficiaries which is normally SAFE and PASSAGES, but recently we’ve added in PPC which is a shelter and hotline for violence in Venango and Oil City.” The VDay Project will be hosting several other events this week. For a full list you can visit the Clarion VDay Project Week Facebook page.
Physics department wows with light, constellation show Emily Romig STAFF WRITER
On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Clarion University Planetarium was host to “Stars Over Clarion.” The show was put on by the physics department of Clarion University and announced by Will Snyder, a junior physics major. More than 90 people were in attendance. Among those in attendance were the Clark family. Dan Clark, a professor in the chemistry department, was there with his wife Kristin and their two children Kylan and Ashyln. “My favorite part is when the lights turn out and the stars appear,” Kylan Clark said. His mother, Kristin Clark, agreed with him, but says her favorite part is seeing the planets.
The show began with a 10 minute light show on covering the top of the dome. Snyder then introduced himself to the crowd and opened the dome for the viewers to see the constellations. The stars that were viewed were those that were actually in the sky over Clarion. “A great part of working in the planetarium is getting to see everyone’s reaction the first time they come in,” Snyder said. The first thing Snyder pointed out was the Big Dipper, which he informed the audience was not actually a constellation, but rather an asterism. The difference is that the Big Dipper is not a recognized group of stars defined by the International Astronomical Union. The IAU recogniz-
es 88 constellations. Some other groups of stars Snyder pointed out were the Little Dipper, Cassiopeia and Draco the Dragon. Snyder also pointed out Polaris, the star that does not move and always points north, which is why it is nicknamed “The North Star.” Also a part of the show was Andromeda, princess of the night time sky and the daughter of the constellation Cassiopeia. Another star pointed out during the show was Antares, a red star that used to be mistaken as the planet Mars. Even though Mars was not a part of the show, the planet Jupiter was. One of the closing displays was the sight of the Milky Way Galaxy. After the show, Snyder said he thought that things went extremely
well, being that it was the first show of this format in Clarion. Snyder said he interned at the Carnegie Science Center’s Buhl Planetarium in Pittsburgh over the summer. “Everything I learned there furthered my interest in space and gave me a lot of ideas as to how Clarion’s planetarium could be better utilized.” There will be another “Stars over Clarion” show featuring constellations and events that will be visible throughout December and the winter break on Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the planetarium. Additionally, the physics department will being doing its annual holiday-themed “Seasons of Light” show on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
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Top: Audience members look on as “Stars Over Clarion” is presented in the planetarium. Bottom: Will Snyder informs the audience about the local night sky in the darkened planetarium.
University seniors curate week-long art show at Toby Hill Mark Emch MANAGING EDITOR
Toby Hill Bar and Grill, quickly becoming a hotbed for musical and artistic talent, hosted an art show titled “If a Tree Falls” beginning Friday, Nov. 8. The show will appear through the week. The show is curated by Clarion University seniors Mackenzie Lenhart and Annalise Sonney, and features work from a litany of artists, including Geoff Graham, Mark Franchino and Taylor Banner. Pieces of Clarion senior Christy Logue’s “Monster Project” were also incorporated into the exhibition. Logue’s recognizable “Monster” pieces have appeared at Toby and across the downtown area in the past months. Featuring a wide range of artistic works ranging from sketches to wood figures, the show is centered on the theme of mankind’s relationship with nature and how each entity affects the other. As the show’s descrip-
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Toby Hill plays host to a week-long art show curated by university seniors Mackenzie Lenhart and Annalise Sonney. tion states, “the thoughts culled from students, teachers, professors, and local artists span many themes, but come together as a cohesive idea that comments on where we stand and how we relate to the world around us,”
and is “meant to represent the way we as humans interact and deal with natural environments around us.” “I have been thinking about the concept behind the pieces since September, but it only took
a short time to actually build them,” said Sonney. Lenhart and Sonney worked in close collaboration with the artists featured in the exhibition to create a sense of cohesiveness among the works of art.
“Aside from the paper the art is on and the frames around it, all the media is derived from nature,” said Lenhart. “If a Tree Falls” is just one of many art exhibitions Lenhart has a hand in over the past months.
“I had a show Community Learning Workshop on Main Street last month,” said Lenhart. “I curated a show last semester at Toby, and an Empty Bowls charity event over the summer.” Both Lenhart and Sonney plan to continue their artistic careers post-college. “Immediately after school, I am hoping to obtain an artist residency or internship. Beyond that, I am planning to continue creating artwork for both exhibition and sale,” said Sonney. Alongside a collection of other artists, Lenhart will curate a “Slop Art” show on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6th and Main Market. Further information on that exhibition will appear in The Call in the coming weeks. For more information on Lenhart’s artistic endeavors, visit macklenhart.com, and those interested in Logue’s work can find out more by liking “The Monster Project” on Facebook.
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Golden Eagle football falls to Edinboro F ighting Scotts in low-scoring contest Trevon Gaines STAFF WRITER
Clarion football’s struggle continued last Saturday, Nov. 9, in its game against Edinboro. After the team’s 3-0 start, it lost four straight and only had one victory since the 2013 win against Mercyhurst on Sept. 21. The team has lost six of its last seven games including the loss the team just suffered against Edinboro. The Golden Eagles lost 9-7 to the Fighting Scots. They are now 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the PSAC West. After getting behind by two early in the game, the Golden Eagles made a huge stop on fourth and goal at the one-yard line. Junior Jacob Heintz made a huge stop on fourth down and prevented the Fighting Scots to go up 9-0
after the score. Two possessions later, the Golden Eagles were able to get on the board. Redshirt freshman Darelle Carson ran it in from 27 yards on a readoption play. The drive took six plays, and it took the Golden Eagles 87 yards to get into the end zone. During the drive, Carson found freshman Eric Frye on a 12 yard completion. Junior Bobby Thomas also had a 34-yard rush on the drive, while Carson also added a 17 yard run before he scored from 27 yards out. The team had a chance to put six point on the board in the second half but missed two critical field goals. The first miss came late in the third quarter when Esposito missed from 48 yards out with the wind to his back. The most important
field goal, which could have been the game-winner, came with 1:25 left in regulation on Clarion’s final drive of the game. The kick was pushed to the right again like his previous one earlier in the half. After that, Edinboro ran the clock out and ended up with the victory. Carson had a good game, but his performance came from on the ground instead of through the air. Carson ran for 130 yards on 24 carries and had the team’s only touchdown. “Just give it all we got,” Carson said on what the Eagles have to do in the final game of its season. He also added “We have nothing to lose so we’re going to leave it all on the field.” The Golden Eagle’s final game of the season is this Saturday at noon at West Chester.
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Clarion football will end the season on Nov. 16 against West Chester.
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Golden Eagle women’s cross country has strong showing at NCAA regional meet Jazzmonde James STAFF WRITER
The season finale was this past Saturday, Nov. 9, for the Clarion women’s cross country team. The team did well at the NCAA regionals. Many of the runners set individual records during the meet. As a team, the Golden Eagles came in 17th place with 420 points. Junior Milea Schall was 75th with a personal best time of 22:51. Schall said “I think this season was overall very successful. This being my third year on the team, I feel like personally, this was my best season yet - not only because of a faster time, but also because I was able to stay healthy and injury-free. I think that we are improving as a team not just by running faster, but also by working together better and developing our own knowledge of the sport. I feel very
satisfied with how this season went.” Freshman Danielle Vensel also had a personal best running time of 23:36. Freshman Kelsey Murray also had a personal best with a time of 24:33. There were three other runners with personal best times, and they are junior Susan Timko, junior Kellie Wyatt, and senior Sarah Loughner. Senior Megan Toddy earned the All-Region honor for the second straight year. She had her personal best time of 21:34. Toddy commented on the weekends race, “I went into the race with the goal of earning All-region honors again, but I was focusing more on finishing my last ever cross country race in the best way I could. I wanted to leave my favorite sport with my best race. I could not have been more blessed with my teamates and coach, and I am so proud of the sea-
son we had.” Coach D.J. Bevevino said, “Megan earning AllRegion honors for the second year in a row is quite an accomplishment. Last year’s finish was a surprise, this year there was unstated pressure for her to repeat. Not only did she earn her honor by finishing 17th place, she also became the third fastest cross country runner in Clarion history. This is truly a culmination of years of hard work, dedication, commitment and desire to be the best she could be. I could not be more proud of her or more happier for recognition. She deserves to be recognized for her accomplishments in cross country this year and for her career. She has always represented Clarion University with pride.” This was the final meet of the season for the cross country team.
After rocky start, Golden Eagle swimming and diving look to improve for future meets Josh Wagner STAFF WRITER
The men’s and women’s swimming and diving season so far has been far from ordinary. After losing about a fourth of their members through transfers and personal reasons, the team is off to a start it would like to forget and put behind it. The team started the year 0-2 and looking for answers. The team luckily has a lot of time to improve with an unusually long break between meets. Not having a meet until Dec. 6 at the Akron Invitational, the team is working hard to fix mistakes and tweak their game. “We have definitely
stepped up the training in the past week, doing a lot of hard work right now,” said Head Coach Mark VanDyke. When asked about his teams slow start, VanDyke said, “Our goals are still the same as day one. It’s always the same, compete for the Conference Championship and finish in the top 10 at Nationals. Hopefully we will pick up, get some extra swimmers next semester so that will help the depth that we don’t have right now.” There are also many impact players on this year’s team that are worth watching. “On the ladies side junior Emilee Gysegem and sophomore Gabriella Schaffer, they both are coming back from Nationals last year. They were
both All-Americans and so far are both having great starts to the year. With the men’s, senior Derek Nelson set two school records this year, so we are hoping he has another strong year and gets to Nationals. Senior Royce Tipper and Senior Scott Harvey should be major contributors as well,” said Van Dyke. Clarion also has a lot of young talent as well that will look to contribute early atothe team. The Golden Eagles will look ahead now to the Akron Invitational, which will take place in Akron, Ohio, on Dec. 6-8 when the team will finally get back in action and try to get back on track after a disappointing start.
Each and every year in sports there is a favorite to win the championship, or a player is a favorite to win player of the year honors. Some college and high school players are even the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick in the drafts. This college basketball season is filled with dynamic players, including a ton of potentially great incoming freshman. There is already a lot of hype surrounding some of the freshman who are just getting their feet wet in the college basketball world. The player with the most hype? That would be Andrew Wiggins, who plays at Kansas University. Wiggins has a lot of hype surrounding him not only for the college basketball season, but also the future NBA seasons. Wiggins has been projected to be the number one overall selection in the 2014 NBA draft. Can he live up to the college hype and be the best player in the country? I think the answer to that question is yes. This kid has the tools to be basketball’s next superstar, and I think he will live up to the hype and prove to everyone why he was highly touted coming out of high school. Wiggins was listed as ESPN’s No. 1 high school recruit for the class of 2013. All the big-time schools pitched their basketball program to the young Canadian superstar. He ultimately chose to play under Bill Self at Kansas. Duke’s Jabari Parker was listed at No. 1 until Wiggins was listed under his true draft class year of 2013. In sports, you often hear a question of a team versus the field or a player versus the field. This means that someone can either take a team or individual player or take the rest of the league or other players. It’s usually smarter to take the field, but I think Wiggins will be the real deal this season for Kansas. Wiggins was named the 2013 Naismith Prep Player of the Year and Gatorade National Player of the Year, the two highest accolades one can receive in high school basketball. The 6-foot-8-inch small forward has all the tools to be the next big thing in basketball. He has been on the cover of nearly every magazine that covers the game of basketball, including ESPN the Magazine and Sports Illustrated. Did I mention he is a freshman in college? NBA teams are already looking ahead to the draft next June due to the large crop of talent entering the draft, including the projected number one overall pick in Wiggins. There are even slogans for the young stars. The most popular is “Tank for Wiggins.” This means to not play as well as you could in order to obtain a high draft pick. Wiggins won’t be the only freshman making noise this season. Jabari Parker of Duke and Julius Randle will be among other freshman trying to win a national title and then going to the NBA. Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State will be playying for player of the year honors throughout the season. However, Wiggins has a little more pressure on him. For the second time in college basketball history, a freshman is a preseason All- American. Wiggins is the freshman. Harrison Barnes didn’t live up to that hype, but Andrew Wiggins will prove to be the next basketball superstar this season.
Tyler DeGiacomo STAFF WRITER
Best player in college basketball: University of Kansas freshman phenomenon Andrew Wiggins or the rest of college basketball. This debate weighs toward the field. The Canadian is one of the most heralded freshman players in quite some time. He’s already been donned as National Player of the Year and the number one overall pick in the NBA draft June before ever playing a collegiate game. Even though all signs point to this being true, it is a quite foolish and lofty expectation to live up to when there are far more established players in the NCAA. All eyes are on him, and in today’s college hoops world, there is no such thing as bringing freshmen along slowly. He will wilt under the pressure, especially with a team that is not projected to make it far in the NCAA tournament. There are few players who will be more impactful then Wiggins this year. Some will measure up statistic-wise, and others will be more impactful and influential to their respected teams and may not measure up statistically-wise, but will be exciting and counted upon heavily. The first player on this list is Russ Smith of the University of Louisville. Smith led the Cardinals to a National Championship last season. Smith, the Cardinals leading scorer last season, could have a huge year if officials call the three-pointer perimeter tightly, because very few defenders can stay in front of him. The next player may not have the numbers, but he is one of, if not the most exciting, polarizing player in college basketball. This player is Ole Mississippi University’s Marshall Henderson. His shameless shot selection, clutch play and a unique ability to infuriate opposing fans makes Henderson a must-watch player. Henderson carried the Rebels to a SEC title and a NCAA round of 32 berth. “The wild child,” if he can overcome his early season suspension, is primed for an encore season for the Rebels. Following Henderson is fellow freshman phenomenon and projected top-five draft prospect and a member of one of the greatest recruiting classes in the history of college basketball. Julius Randle from the University of Kentucky is a physical man-child. Standing 6-foot-9, 250-pounds, Randle has an almost complete game on both ends of the court. Randle is especially devastating on the low block, using his strength, athleticism and touch around the rim to score in a variety of ways. Furthermore, with Kentucky being projected in a number of pre-season rankings to win the National Championship, Randle’s exposure will be over-whelming, and Randle will shine. Lastly, Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart took a huge risk coming back to college instead of declaring for the NBA Draft. Smart needed to work out the flaws in his game. Smart will do so this year on a loaded Cowboys team and will be outstanding. Smart is a strong, tough point guard, but he doesn’t dazzle with his game or his statistics. Smart shines with his motor and his intangibles. He’s a leader, a clutch player, and, most importantly, a winner; and that will rub off on his teammates and make them better, but most of all, he will make himself better. That being said, out of the field, Marcus Smart is my pick for the National Player of the Year.
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Subject scores four PSAC Player of the Week recognitions James Ferguson STAFF WRITER
More than 300 miles away from Clarion, the town of Novi, Mich., located in the southeast part of the state. How is Novi associated with Clarion? The answer to that question: Laura Subject. Subject is a junior at Clarion University and a setter on the women’s volleyball team. She is a two-year starter who has shown her skills, by recording 1,268 set assists, which already ranks 10th all time in Clarion school history. This week she was named as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Player of the Week for the fourth time this season. It is the first time in Clarion history that a volleyball player has been named PSAC West POW three times, and now she has made it for the fourth time. She was also named to the Capital One/CoSida 1st team Academic AllDistrict, while she maintains a 3.91 GPA. So besides being a member of the Clarion University women’s volleyball team, what else is noticeable about Subject? Well for one thing, when it comes to volley-
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Laura Subject has made Clarion history by being named PSAC Athlete of the Week four times in one season. ball, you won’t see any pre-game meal that she constantly eats or a certain sock that she puts on first, but you will notice her hair. Subject puts her hair in a side
French braid before every game. “This started in high school when my team was 10-0 in conference play, without dropping any sets. I braided my hair for districts too, so
ever since then, it just feels weird when I don’t,” said Subject. She also has a nickname that might seem different to others. “Robot. I think it was
coined by Hannah Heeter or Rebecca Beightol,” said Subject. Heeter and Beightol have both been teammates of Subject’s for the volleyball team. “That’s my nickname, be-
cause my hip flexors are really inflexible, so according to my teammates, I walk like a robot.” Subject also explained how she ended up in Clarion, especially being from Michigan. “I visited about four other schools besides Clarion, but this was the first school that I absolutely loved. The campus is beautiful and hilly (Michigan is completely flat); coach Mills is super nice and they could offer me a major in athletic training, which I will use as my prerequisites for physical therapy school.” Being a college athlete, Subject has been playing sports her whole life and says she would play soccer if she wasn’t playing volleyball. “If I could play any other sport, it would be soccer. I played it for about 13 years until I had to quit for volleyball. I miss the contact. It was fun to be able to butt heads with the other team.” This season, “Robot” already has 1,285 set assists and is looking to help the Golden Eagles advance into the NCAA Division II playoffs. Clarion will play two more road games against Slippery Rock and Edinboro, before hosting a playoff game on Nov. 19 at Tippin Gymnasium at 7 p.m.
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The women’s volleyball team is ranked No. 3 in the most recent Atlantic Division polls.
Golden Eagle women’s volleyball, honors seniors, reaches 30 wins in weekend sweep of PSAC teams Alex Henry STAFF WRITER
The Clarion University women’s volleyball team faced Gannon last Friday, Nov. 8. The Golden Eagles got off to a strong start as they won 25-23 then lost the second 25-23. The team battled in the third as they were down early on in the set and came back to win the set 25-22. They closed out the game by winning the fourth and final set of the match 25-19. Head Coach Jennifer Mills said Gannon had “tested” the team and the team was “up to the challenge” especially senior Emily Stewart who Mills believe had the “Best match” she has ever witnessed her play.
Stewart recorded 22 kills and 22 digs, which propelled the team to their 29th victory of the season. Junior Carlie Bieranowski also contributed, as she had 13 kills along with 12 digs and senior Hannah Heeter had 11 kills in the match. Junior Laura Subject had 48 set assists to go along with 12 digs. In their second game of the week the Golden Eagles Volleyball team faced Mercyhurst on Senior Day. The team recognized Seniors Megan Condit, Heeter, Lauren Magalski, Corinne Manley and Stewart before the game. The team got off to a lead as they won the first set 25-19. Mills said the team started off slow and “played okay” for the first
to sets of the match. Clarion lost the second set by the score of 29-27 and the match was tied 1-1. Mills said the team was “terrific” in the final two sets of the match had itwon 25-11 in the 3rd and 25-7 in the fourth, which had them prevail over Mercyhurst and record their 30th win of the season, which is only the second time in the history of Clarion for the volleyball team to do so. Mills said the team needs to have more “consistent play’” and it “let weaker teams challenge them instead of being strong early on.” She said while there is room to grow, she is “really happy” with this year’s team and is “pleased with the dynamic of the team
and work ethic of the team along with the overall drive to get better.” Mills said her favorite moment over the weekend was the “athletes off the bench coming in and performing at a very high level on Saturday.” Bieranowski led the team with 14 kills and 17 digs, while Stewart added 12 kills and seven digs. Subject recorded 45 set assists and 10 digs in the contest. Subject was awarded the PSAC West Player of the Week for the fourth time this season after her strong performance in the contest over the weekend. The team will close out the regular season on Nov. 15 at Edinboro. University and Nov. 16 at Slippery Rock University.