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Thursday, April 7, 2016
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Black Lives Matter co-founder speaks at Schaeffer auditorium Alicia Garza says hashtags don’t make the movement, people do
phrase, slogan, demand, hashtag and an organization,” said Garza. She, along with her two partners, created the organization in 2013 after the Trayvon Martin verdict. Trayvon Martin, a 17 By Shantae Taylor year-old black male, was killed by Contributing Writer George Zimmerman. Black Lives Matter co-found“For this generation in 2012, er Alicia Garza spoke to the the verdict of Trayvon Martin said KU community on March 29 in that black lives didn’t matter. I Schaeffer Auditorium. became obsessed. How can you Garza came to KU to discuss be able to get away with killing a the campaign that she created child?” said Garza. along with Patrisse Cullors and She said the media did everyOpal Tometi. thing they could to blame Martin “Black Lives Matter is a for his own death, and that is why she decided to take action. “Does it matter if you have your pants down your legs or wear a hoodie? It doesn’t matter, you still deserve to breathe. Black Lives Matter was a way for us to remember the inherent humanity in all of us,” Alicia Garza speaks to crowd at Schaeffer said Garza. Courtesy of University Relations
Garza also added that the campaign is not what people may think due to media portrayals. Bill O’Reily has said that the Black Lives Matter campaign is a terrorist organization, according to Garza. “We don’t condone anyone to act violently. We are an organization that invests in black people,” said Garza. She closed by saying, “I want to end with this: where are we going from Alicia Garza at the Black lives matter event on March 29 here? All of us can be courageous with each other. and speaking on important issues. We can support the courage of young people who have joined this “I thought the speaker was great because I think that it was a movement.” message that everybody needed After the speech, students gave to hear. We often don’t talk about praise to the activist for coming
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race and she explained her point of view in a way that wasn’t offensive,” said Jacob Morrow, 21.
Presidential inauguration ceremony slated for April 15
Event to be televised live by KUTV and streamed online Andrew Kutzer News Editor
guration] is part of the world but it cannot stop,” said Watrous. At the ceremony, the chancellor of PASSHE, Frank Brogan, and the chairman of the board of governors, Guido Pichini, will officially install Dr. Hawkinson as the university president, according to Santos. Speakers at the event will include: SGB President Joe Scoboria, KU Senate President Jennifer Schlegel, KU Alumni Association President Kathy Federici, Kutztown Mayor Sandy Green, Council of Trustees Chair Jack Wabby. Pichini, a KU alumnus of 1974, will receive an honorary doctor of public service degree from KU during the inauguration.
The presidential inauguration, officially swearing in Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson, will be held 11 a.m. on April 15. The event will be broadcast live by KUTV, streamed online, and televised in Rickenbach learning center and available on the KU cable access channel. “Given the fact that it’s also our 150th anniversary, it makes it a little extraordinary,” said Bob Watrous, dean of students, on the event coinciding with the Sesquicentennial inauguration. The inauguration will be held in Schaeffer Auditorium, with seating for 825, and open to the public. Center seating sections in Schaeffer are being held for invited guests, faculty, and alumni participating in the parade. Side section seating will be open to the public and any overflow of audience members will be allowed to watch on TV, according to Santos. Classes and administrative offices will remain open during the inauguration. “The Schaeffer Auditorium world cannot stop. The [inau-
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Western Illinois University president, Jack Thomas, will attend the event as a guest speaker. Hawkinson worked as provost for WIU before coming to KU. An alumni parade “of classes” will march at the ceremony, representing 53 graduating classes as far back as 1935. The parade will be led by the inauguration platform of invited guests and faculty. “It’s really a celebration of the appointment of the new president and a celebration of the future,” said Santos. A new medallion, a gift from the university foundation, and new ceremonial mace, created by a KU student, is being made in honor of the ceremony, according to
Watrous. “With the inauguration happening during the sesquicentennial, we made it the centerpiece of our sesquicentennial, for the spring in particular,” said Santos. Hawkinson worked as provost for Western Illinois University from 2012 to 2015. Hawkinson started at WIU as a professor, before becoming vice president for budget, planning and personnel and then associate provost. He served as an infantry officer and public affairs officer in the U.S. Army.
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PW major appointed mayor of Mount Carbon, Pa.
KU junior balancing student, political roles By Jodi Bogert Staff Writer Brandon Wentz, a professional writing major at KU, was recently appointed mayor of Mount Carbon, Pa. “I saw it as an opportunity to do something around my community and get a foot in the door,” Wentz said. Mount Carbon is a small town with a rich history. According to Wentz, the borough has been around since the 1800s. “I don’t think the population has ever topped 400, to put it into perspective. Right now our population is a little bit under 100 residents.”
a couple nasty potholes in the borough. Eventually I want to tackle the low voter turnout and do more fundraising, but I'm going to take things one step at a time.” Politics is something that Wentz feels Left, Mount Carbon, PA. Right, Brandon Wentz, professional writing major should be imhttp://kutztownenglish.com proved in terms of conduct. After inquiring about the posiipal election in November 2017. “I only recently got into tion, Wentz sent a letter of interest Wentz’s main objective is to politics and I’ve noticed that on and attended a council meeting, help the community. His goals the whole it’s an unsettling arena. where he announced his intent. range from improving road There’s a lot of corruption because The borough secretary, Susan B. conditions to issuing states of money is at the center of so many McCord, administered the oath of emergency. “The first thing I'd issues.” office. His term will last until the like to accomplish would have to Wentz has already gotten to first Monday after the next munic- be roadwork right now. We've got
work. Recently, he and members of the town’s fire company held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new firehouse. The former firehouse was destroyed in a fire two years ago. In the early 1980s Wentz’s grandmother, Veronica Wentz, served as the first female mayor of Mount Carbon. “I’m proud to say that I’m a part of her lineage. She is very level-headed and intelligent and I feel like those traits rubbed off on me, if only slightly.” Wentz acknowledges that being mayor at a young age can be a challenge, but he is excited for the opportunity. “I’ll need to buckle down and keep things in perspective, as far as school and being mayor goes. We have a great group of people on council and working for the borough.”
President Hawkinson reviewing on-campus housing policy
Requirement planned for fall 2017 By Andrew Kutzer News Editor KU’s on-campus housing policy requiring first and second year students to live on campus was submitted for review by the president on March 25. At an SGB meeting on Feb. 16, housing director Kent Dahlquist announced that the policy was proposed for fall 2017. A decision on the policy is expected before July but can be made by the president at any time, according to Dahlquist. “It could be as early as this week. The president and cabinet could make a decision whenever they’re ready to review the information and feel they have everything they need,” said Dahlquist. The policy would apply to all new students with under 60
credits, requiring them to live on campus. Transfer students without enough earned credits from their previous university would fall under the requirement. “Based on 33 years [of] experience, I think it’s a good direction to go right now. I think providing our students with as much structure their first two years at college will be beneficial to them,” said Dahlquist. Currently, 90 percent of freshmen and around 55 percent of second year students live on campus. If the policy were in place, the campus would see 600 more second year students residing on campus. The remaining students commute or reside off campus, according to Dahlquist. The policy includes the creation of a committee to hear cases that may fall out of the listed exemptions for the requirement. The committee would include members from housing and residence life, enrollment manage-
ment and student affairs, the office of student accounts, the office of financial aid services and the student government board, according to Dahlquist. The current listed exceptions include: • Married students • Part-time students • Students that are single parents • Honorably discharged military veterans • University approved leave of absence • Internships that earn university credits • Participating in a university sponsored study away program • Verification of financial hardship • Non-degree students • Graduate students • Disabled students that can’t be accommodated in on-campus housing • Students having a zip code within a 30-mile radius of KU • Students over 21 Presentations on the policy
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were held on March 22 and 24 in the Dixon Hall conference room. “The biggest concern was that if a student didn’t fall under an exception how it was going to be handled,” said Dahlquist. “Once students saw there was an exceptions committee that would review student requests and that it wasn’t front loaded with housing staff, they seemed okay
with it,”said Dahlquist. SGB approved a resolution against the policy in a 2-3 majority at its meeting on March 15. Board members brought up issues of financial cost along with physical and dietary restrictions before voting against the housing policy, according to board member Waskar Paulino.
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South Dining Hall first floor closed for renovation
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P.O.D. market, Montague’s Deli, Bene Pizza, The Grill and Kutztown Perk closed as of March 3 By Gabrielle Garza Staff Writer KU’s South Dining Hall closed its downstairs eating area, The Golden Bear Food Court as of Thursday, March 3, 2016 for renovations. The areas that remain closed include, the P.O.D. Market, Montague's Deli, Bene Pizza, The Grill and Kutztown Perk. Since this was taken away from on-campus student dining, the only place to eat on the south side of campus is the second floor in the South Side Café on the upstairs floor. The upstairs dining hall includes a buffet that runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. , every day of the week. This change affected many workers that used to work on the downstairs floor, moving them to dining facilities across campus.
“We are looking to renovate to provide a functional space for student social interactions.” After renovations are complete, South Dining Hall will be open for 24 hours and will have a new meal plan program. Students will now have to swipe their cards at the entrance. There will also be a change of the furniture and room settings. Dahlquist said, “The left side Photo by Amanda Sergeyev, The Keystone of the dining area will have lounge space and chairs to eat and the Ashley Kilroy, a South Dinright side with be more like a ing Hall worker said, “My boss family setting with a fireplace in Paul Keldsen has helped with the the middle.” transition. He asked us after spring The food selection and menu break when we could work so I will be changed as a result of the picked out the same schedule for renovations. Breakfast foods will the most part. It wasn’t as hard to be added to the menu and there work around it as I thought it was will be a waffle maker if students going to be.” decide they want to have breakThe closing for renovations fast. didn’t only affect the workers, Dixon Marketplace will be but also the students who like to available next door, but the P.O.D. eat downstairs. Many students Mini Market will eventually be prefer getting food to-go rather taken out of the facility. A new than sitting and eating. Also, some video game room, new sound students may prefer to not eat at a system and a computer lab with buffet. printing upstairs will be availbe. Kutztown Perk a popular “With the renovation of South coffee shop will be closed during Dining Hall being in progress, renovations. Students will have to there are many good things to go across campus to get Java City come that will impact students,” beverages and breakfast. said Dahlquist. A P.O.D. market will open by The university still has the the upstairs South Side Café. This remaining dining areas such as gives the workers who moved the Academic Forum and the Cub across campus other opportunities Café. Renovation and construction to work. at South Dining Hall is expected Kent Dahlquist, director of to be finished in August of 2016 housing, residence life and dining when students return to school for services, discussed several renovathe fall semester. tions that will impact the university in many ways. Dahlquist said,
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Out of the Darkness walk: April 24 Proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention By Samantha Biastre Assistant News Editor The second annual Out of the Darkness campus walk is coming to KU on Sunday, April 24. So far, there are 202 participants signed up to walk and $5,008.00 has been raised for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The walk is for the AFSP and is being hosted by the KU Health Ambassadors (KUHA) with help from KU Clinical Services. AFSP was founded in 1987 and is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy. With the help of the Out of the Darkness walkers and donors, AFSP has a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20 percent by 2025. Janet Whitehill and Kathy Loomis, two of KU’s Clinical Services nurses, brought the walk to campus. They hope to get over 600 walkers and raise over $10,000 for AFSP. Last year, there were 596 walkers and over $8,100 was raised. The main goal for Whitehill and Loomis is to get awareness out to the campus community.
Oxfam to host Hunger Banquet April 19
Event will depict a life in poverty, according to Oxfam president By Andrew Kutzer News Editor
Oxfam will host its Hunger banquet to raise awareness for the refugee crisis in Europe from 6-8 p.m. on April 19 in MSU 218. Students attending the event will be split into categories signifying the upper, middle and lower classes. According to Kayla Meehan, Oxfam’s president, the event is designed to depict what it's like to live in poverty. The high class will receive a full course meal, middle class will receive rice and beans and low class will receive a bucket of cold rice with a plate, according to Meehan, a clinical psychology major. “Students should come with an
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They want to let anyone who may be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts know that help is out there. There are counseling services here on campus and the nurses are always available to talk. At the walk, counseling services will be present if anyone wants to talk to them. There will also be activities that everyone can participate in such as making memorial flags in memory of someone who has passed away that will be hung up around the tent. There is no registration fee and students can register the day of the walk or log onto afsp.org/walk and click ‘Out of the Darkness campus walks’ and then click ‘Find an Event.’ Students can register individually or with a team. Since there is no registration fee, students are encouraged to make a donation, but it’s not required. Part of the money that is raised will go toward education so that Greek life, clubs and residence halls on KU’s campus are able to get speakers from the AFSP chapter in the Lehigh Valley. For anyone interested in the services that AFSP has to offer, contact Kathy Loomis or Janet Whitehill at the Health Center. The walk will take place around the DMZ on the south side of campus. Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. and the walk will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
open mind, looking to get a newer perspective on hunger and other issues,” said Meehan. Oxfam, a global organization, focuses on issues of hunger, poverty and social injustice, according to their website. The KU club is a chapter of the larger organization. “Oxfam is a huge umbrella of all different types of issues. Their main focus is for the people and for creating enough resources for others,” said Meehan. Last semester, Oxfam held a fundraiser for farmers in Nepal and purchased 50,000 seeds to aid the country after an earthquake, according to Meehan. A KU graduate, Troy Spier, will speak about his time working with refugees in Greece. Interested students can email oxfamatkutztown@gmail.com starting a week before the event. Oxfam meets in the Bear's Den on Mondays at 5 p.m.
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Meet SGB presidential candidates: Molly Gallagher Sophomore communications studies major, running at-large By Andrew Kutzer News Editor What made you want to run for SGB president? “Ever since I was a freshman, I saw Joe [Scoboria] speak which sounds really weird but I thought ‘I would love to do that’. I was class president all through high school, all through middle school. So, I’d always been in a leadership position since sixth grade. Not that it was like, I had a feeling I was going to do something along those lines when I got here but I wanted to. “I wanted to make a difference, I wanted to have the students’ voice heard, and I wanted to be a part of something that is going to make an actual change on campus. So, after last year, I took up the internal affairs chair and I just decided president was the position that I felt that I could really do a lot for our campus community. I think that with 14 members gone it would be awesome to take this board where it’s going. We’re doing a lot of great things on SGB and I feel like I would be able to
continue the progress.” On the issues: “I think student voice is being heard more now than ever and I think what’s really important is that we keep with student voice. More and more students are becoming more comfortable with vocalizing issues that they see on campus.” “So, not only student voice overall but I think campus safety is something we need to address. I think we need to continue to bridge the gap between SGB, and the student body in general, with the administration.” What organizations are you involved with? “On SGB, I’ve had a lot opportunities to involve myself with other organizations on campus. I’m a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. I’m also a member of the university-faculty senate, the alumni board and I have been part of the class gift that is going on through the foundation. “The presidential ambassadors approached me and asked about getting involved with SGB. So, we created a class gift and any senior that is graduating, or person graduating for the 150th year, are able to buy a pin that will be displayed
on commencement. It will go toward the 150th scholarship which is going to part of the commencement ceremony and we hope to continue the tradition. I also work on the major performance committee with ACE.” What is your history on SGB? “I came on as one of our four new freshman members that are elected the first week of school in [KU] last year. Right off the bat, I took a position and as a freshman it was terrifying. Our second meeting, there was an election for dean’s liaison of exploratory studies. This was a newer position; only one person had it before me and there wasn’t much done with the position. I decided to run for the position and I got [it]. For the first semester, there was quite a learning curve, being on SGB the first time. The second semester, I turned it around and I created an event called ‘major day’ which now happens every semester. “So, I took off with a leadership position and since then I have fully involved myself with SGB. I was part of our budget process this year, met with all of the committees and sat in on everything. So, I have a feel for what’s going on throughout all of the committees. I think what’s most important
with SGB is that you shouldn’t be restricted to your individual committee. I think it’s important to be well rounded. I think that’s really important and that’s what has helped me feel comfortable to run for president. Not only that, but I have been part of advocacy days. I went last year, I’m going again this year and that’s when I meet with state senators and representatives in regards to higher education funding.”
SGB Elections Open Forum April 12 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Presidential candidates to speak and discuss issues with students Presidential and vice presidential opinion poll April 12-April 19 Opinion poll voting opens April 12 at 8 p.m., ending April 19 at 12 p.m. Where to vote: KUnited
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Meet SGB presidential candidates: Nykolai Blichar
Junior political science major, running in the college of liberal arts and sciences By Andrew Kutzer News Editor
What made you want to run for SGB president? “For the past three years at [KU], I have been involved in various issues that are dedicated to the student body. I’ve built up my connections with various offices and student groups on campus. I’ve networked with various organizations.” “It’s really because of my passion for the students and my passion to give them the best possible experience that they can have. I was afforded that at KU, to be able to evolve and become who I am. I think every student deserves that. It’s imperative we create initiatives, programs and work with the appropriate resources to afford students that.” On the issues: “I’m definitely more than qualified for the position. I’ve worked with diversity and organizations outside of that. I’ve worked with academic organizations, the health and wellness center, housing, the library, CASA and Connections.
“All of these things tie into some of the major issues that I am focusing on and a lot of them include campus climate. Campus climate, especially for minority students, is not the best. So, we have some resources here but are we investing in them to make them the best that they can be. Some would argue that we’re not.” “That all ties into retention, ultimately. What keeps student here? What is not keeping students here? It’s important that I am able to bring that voice to student government as the body president. Kutztown is my home and this is my way of giving back to the university for giving me so much. I also want to make sure the students get just as much. I like to say it’s about the ‘we’ rather than the ‘I’.” What organizations are you involved with? “I’ve been involved with allies of [KU], FMLA, diversity council, SGB, presidential ambassadors, transfer student association, BSU, lady blossoms, and SCAR. All of the organizations that are part of the diversity council. As far as offices on-campus, I’ve been involved with the multicultural center, glbtq center, women’s center, health and wellness, disability, and connections... “These are all the things I’ve
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networked with over the past three years to build up that kind of support for the students. By working with housing and dining, we’ve created gender inclusive housing. Working with allies, we have gender-neutral bathrooms and a preferred name policy. Working with SGB and diversity groups, we have the diversity council. These are just some examples of initiatives but there’s so much more we can do.”
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working with student groups. I helped to formulate the diversity council as well as develop the student bill of rights. Also, looking at reaching out to student organizations to provide them resources as far as their budgets are concerned and status upgrades.”
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What is your history on SGB? “I was elected fall of 2015 and started as a liberal arts and science representative. During my Star Wars first semester, I started working with different committees and Episode VII: The was assigned to the constitution Force Awakens and policies [committee]. I also April 21-24 worked with academic affairs and student affairs to work on things like gender-neutral bathrooms and Nykolai Blichar starting think about establishing Courtesy of Nykolai Blichar the student bill of rights. I ran for treasurer but SPRING 2016 SCHEDULE nobody could win Alison Bessesdotter, ArtsQuest Resident Artist at the Banana and it kept tying. Factory. (textiles and embroidery) March 1-25, reception I was [eventually] March 18, 5-8pm. Artist talk at 6pm. appointed as stuSTUDENT RUN ART GALLERY The Salon de Refuses held in honor of the rejected works from dent affairs chair the KU Fine Arts Senior Exhibition. (work in all mediums) 157 West Main Street but our parliamenApril 3-14, reception April 3, 3-5pm. Monday: Closed tarian left. I ran for Tuesday-Thursday: 3-9pm Kutztown Elementary Art Exhibit, featuring artwork from parliamentarian Friday-Sunday: 12-6pm Greenwich and Kutztown Elem Schools (work in all mediums unopposed and EckhausGallery@gmail.com grades K-4) April 17-23. Opening reception during the Kutzgot elected. Since www.eckhausgallery.org town Main Street Block Party April 17, 11-5pm. then, I’ve been
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Profile: Emily Leayman, former Keystone editor-in-chief
KU English alum currently working in Washington, D.C.
to conduct research to earn extra money and maintain the connections she made with the Examiner staff. Leayman also took on many opportunities to enhance her journalistic writing abilities. She attended journalism training sessions on Thursdays at the National Journalism Center, the same organization that placed her with the Examiner. There, she learned extremely helpful tips from journalists in Washington D.C. and was given the opportunity to attend book signings. A notable signing was for a Holocaust survivor that
noon naps and saying hello to that large cup of coffee every morning. “The days are not as relaxing as they were in college. I have to get up pretty early to take the train into D.C. from Maryland, I usually Taylor Delehanty keep myself busy throughout the Staff Writer day, so they do not usually drag Emily Leayman, a professionon. One day I could be mailing out al writing graduate of 2015, has hundreds of pledges and another made an immense impact in the I am taking notes for the weekly world of journalism. Since gradumeetings for members of Congress ating from KU, she has been using and policy groups.” her degree to its maximum potenOutside of her busy work life, tial. From traveling to Washington she is given the opportunity to D.C. daily to monitoring state tax attend at least one networking and budget policy for her new event each week. Some of her career journey at Americans favorite events include for Tax Reform, she certainstate of the union debate ly has kept herself busy. watch parties, CPAC and During her time at KU, networking happy hours. Leayman was an active writMany writing majors er in the campus community. fear graduating because She spent all four years of they’re unsure of what her undergraduate career lies ahead. Leayman ofwriting for the Keystone fered a piece of advice to Newspaper and freelancthose who are worried. ing for the Kutztown Area She said, “Don’t Patriot. be afraid to settle for a In her first year writing not- so-ideal position at for the Keystone, she was first. It gives you time chosen as the assistant news to gain experience, try editor. something new out and Dr. Mike Downing and Emily Leayman Courtesy of Moriah Thomas-Marazoff make connections that She was elected as news editor in the next semester, could land you that dream and later editor-in-chief. has also tailored for presidents. job. I would have never imagined “I wasn’t the most outgoing Since graduating, Leayman has I would work for ATR, but few person at that point, but I think my been interning for the Americans experiences could match it. Not dedication to the paper got me that for Tax Reform. She monitors only am I thrown right into the position. I probably spent more state tax and budget policy in the busy world of policy, but I get time working at the newspaper news and helps write and send let- to hear from a variety of policy than I did completing class assign- ters to legislators about particular experts and journalists. Also, do ments,” Leayman said. bills, such as gas tax increases or not be afraid to move to a new In addition to her writing inplastic bag bans. She also writes place. Get outside your comfort volvement, she was also a member blog posts about tax policy and zone and don’t stress about your of Lambda Pi Eta, the national government spending. loans. If you’re in a big city, there communications honor society, “The biggest project is sending are so many opportunities availand the KU honors program. out pledges to legislators. The able, many not known until you’re At an internship for the pledge, which is a vow to not raise actually there.” Examiner, she wrote commentary taxes, gets sent to all legislators She also discussed the imstories for the website several in 50 states. I help mail out the portance of constant writing times daily and helped research pledges and follow up with emails post-graduation. “It will not only topics for opinions articles based and phone calls. Some days I also help to continually strengthen your on trending news and legislation answer phones at the front desk writing, but the editors can be that was being considered at the and take notes at Wednesday poligreat resources for career advice time. Although the internship cy meetings,” Leayman said. and will help you in any way they eventually came to an end, she Unfortunately, graduation can. Like internships, freelancing was still afforded the opportunity means saying good-bye to afteris a good way to test out working for a company while boosting your resume. I couldn’t begin to think how long my resume would be if I put all of my writing pieces together.” At the end of a long exhausting week, Leayman can still wind down and enjoy her weekend strolls through Baltimore or treks along the windy mall in D.C. She might even throw on a jersey and enjoy a good game of Keystone staff fall 2015 hockey.
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KU student crafts new graduation mace
University symbol to be used at presidential inauguration By Andrew Kutzer News Editor
KU student Stephen Culberson will craft a new ceremonial mace to be used in the presidential inauguration and future graduation ceremonies. The mace will be gifted to the university by the student government board. The university mace, based off Stephen Culberson the medieval weapon, is primarily Photo by Andrew Kutzer, The Keystone used for ceremonial purposes, including graduation. It will be used job,” said Culberson. for the presidential inauguration Culberson began his interest in on April 15. woodworking when his grandfa“If you go back and look at the ther babysat him. “I’ve been doing history of the ceremonial mace, wood-turning since I was 13 years whether it’s governmental bodies, old. It’s really cool to be able to university presidents, legislatures, use my skills to put some lasting or any sort of large body it’s a cer- impact on the university in some emonial thing that really dates back to the middles ages,” said Watrous. Faculty members created the previous mace in 1966, according to Bob Watrous. “It’s pretty worn and because it’s symbolic of our university, it’s not just something you slap a new coat of paint on,” said Watrous. Assistant professor Heather Ramsdale made a recommendation to the inauguration committee when it began to look for a new mace design. At SGB’s previous meeting, it allocated $15,000 for crafting the mace. Graduating with a business management degree, he returned to study crafting at Culberson displays designed and crafted KU. “As far as Kutztown goes, wooden bowls Photo by Andrew Kutzer, The Keystone it’s been really great because I get outside my comfort zone. I way,” said Culberson. work in other materials like steel, Currently, Culberson works plastic, resin and casting which I for Odhner & Odhner, a fine don’t use on a daily basis with my woodworking business in Easton, working on custom libraries, home offices, entertainment centers and kitchens. The company has worked in Philadelphia and New York. KU geography professor Robert Ziegenfus will present the mace to Dr. Hawkinson at the inauguration. Ziegenfus will act as grand marshal for the ceremony, as the most senior faculty member at the university.
Early designs for the ceremonial mace Courtesy of Stephen Culberson
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Students discuss pros and cons of mandatory two-year residence requirement
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and Christmas lights. However, after the first-year charm wears off, many students choose to move off campus. A mandatory two-year on-campus plan is great for some aspects of this campus. Living on campus provides students with structure, programs and activities within the hall and a sense of community and KU pride. It’s full of conveniences such as a dining hall in walking distance, and in-hall laundry. It is also a guaranteed place to live. Finding an off-campus apartment can sometimes be really challenging if you don’t know
quite simple when using MyHous- and signing people in. I have more rigid policy will keep people from ing. freedom when I’m off campus.” wanting to attend KU. Bryce Johle, a senior here at The rules that are enforced in David Willis, a KU student and KU, thinks that living on campus residence halls are always a topic employee of an off-campus living is much more appealing. Johle of concern, and for most students, area, also feels this way. He said, said, “Honestly, it is just “I think that if more convenient for me. I people were By Christina Galdi am surrounded by people all told they have Staff Writer the time, and it’s nice to feel to live on connected to a community.” campus for KU students received an email This could be a good two years they about a public discussion that reason for KU implementing would really would take place in the Dixon a two-year housing policy. reconsider conference room on March 24, at Students are able to interact coming here. 7 p.m. The topic of this presenwithin the halls and with People come tation was a possible two-year each other, and they will feel to college on-campus housing requirement. like they belong to a commuwanting According to nity. freedom and the email, this There are to make their requirement could people who own choices. Kutztown’s apartment complex, The Edge begin as early also believe that Photo by Amanda Sergeyev, The Keystone I think that as the Fall 2017 making people choice should semester. live on campus after a topic of annoyance. Students lie with the students.” Many students their freshman year appear to be growing more and While a two-year housing policy of this university will actually hurt the more annoyed with the visitation may help build a stronger on-camare divided on Housing Department policy (signing in guests before pus community and make finding whether or not and KU itself. Stumidnight) and the dry campus a place to live easier on KU stuthis is a smart dents want the choice policy KU has. dents, it has the potential to strip move for KU. A to decide where they Living off campus gives students students of the freedom they crave student’s freshshould live. the freedom and choice to drink when going off to college. man year is cenKU student, Pam or not, and they have control over College is a place to learn and tered around their Graff, believes that who they want in their apartment grow as an individual while also dorm- who they she has more freedom and when. learning how to live on your meet, how they KU’s residence building, Johnson Hall Photo by Amanda Sergeyev, The Keystone living off campus. “I This policy could also hurt KU own. Hopefully KU can find that decorate their really wanted the free- because it has the potential to happy balance for its students and room, and whether or not they can how to start the process. Howevdom that an off-campus apartment turn a lot of prospective students continue to make this campus feel get away with having bed-risers er, finding an on-campus room is gives you. I was tired of fire drills away. Some students feel that this like home.
Popular television show concerns LGBTQA+ community
Death of “The 100” character provokes reaction By Shelby Slifer Contributing Writer
A little over a month has passed since ‘The 100’ buried a fanfavorite character, Commander Lexa. But the effects of that moment still continue to ripple on the sea of social media. The sudden, unexpected death caused an immediate outcry from fans, creating a social media explosion. After the fatal episode aired on March 3, 2016, the producer, Jason Rothenberg, lost over 40 million of his approximate 150 million Twitter follower count. Ratings for the following episode, the mid-season finale, slid down 20 percent of its viewers from the prior episode and are one of the lowest rated episodes among the season. What caused such an outrage? Why was one character’s death such an important event? What made her so different? Answer: Commander Lexa was a lesbian. Moments before her final breath, the long-anticipated relationship between herself and the main female lead, Clarke Griffin, had boiled over into a love-scene.
Fast-forward just a few minutes that their happiness is ultimately and Lexa is fatally shot by a stray doomed. bullet from her advisor and father It is unlikely the writers had figure, Titus. This supported an intentions of such a horrific doing, old Hollywood trope of a queer however, the facts were there of character finding happiness and the limited representation as well then having it ripped away. as how much this character and This alone has been pointed the relationship, which fans have out several times by a myriad of dubbed as “Clexa,” meant for this various social media goers as disturbing as it is furthering an old cliché: Titus was not okay with Clarke and Lexa’s relationship and turns to violence in order to correct the situation. His main goal was Characters Clarke Griffin and Lexa from ‘The 100’ to shoot Clarke, to kill off the lover, the community. “problem.” Reasons for this choice have Taking into account of the been unclear. In the beginning, love-making scene preceding the Jason Rothenberg had pinned the event, and now the father figure decision on schedule conflicts stepping in, this blossoming story with Alycia Debnam-Carey’s which provided hope for so many (who plays Lexa) other show, individuals came to violent end, AMC’s ‘Fear the Walking Dead’. a suggestion that LGBTQA+ Although, Rubén Blades, Debindividuals should stay silent and nam-Carey’s fellow co-star on
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Fear, had mentioned at the Paleyfest panel just a few short weeks ago that AMC was being gracious in allowing him time for his music career. Since then, words and stories have changed and the true reason remains up to the interpretation of the reader. If scheduling was indeed the conflict, there are plenty other ways to have wrapped up the character’s arc for the season without the bloodshed. What is known is that within the following weeks, AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ also proceeded in killing off their lesbian character, Denise, in a similar Photo from IMBD.com manner––but she was taken a stray arrow instead of a bullet. CW’s ‘Jane the Virgin’ and Scyfy’s ‘The Magicians’ have have killed of their queer female characters as well. In the Australian show ‘Janet King’, the character Ashleigh joined Lexa in receiving a stray bullet as her end. And Delphine Cormier’s fate lies
in the balance as a preview for BBC’s ‘Orphan Black’ season 4 showed her also getting shot in a parking garage. These happenings occurred within the last two months. Shows few and far between seem to have a happy ending for a same-sex couple, particularly with females. Films like ‘Imagine Me & You’ (Luce and Rachel) and ‘D.E.B.S.’ (Lucy and Amy) and the Brazilian soap opera ‘Em Familia’ (Clara and Marina, “Clarina”) are rare gems in which the girl winds up happily with another girl by the end, without cheating. Though the beloved Commander makes her return for the season 3 finale in May, it is quite possibly her last physical appearance as ‘The 100’ currently seems to show no intentions of bringing her back like its CW counterpart ‘Arrow’ and the bisexual character, Sara Lance. Until then, her death has blown open this issue of lesbians and bisexual females being disposable; an entire list comprising of a staggering 144 LGBTQA+ character deaths before hers having been created by fans courtesy of audostraddle.com. Maybe someday there will be another way in which these epic love stories will be told and we won’t have to watch characters get killed off anymore.
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Contrasting combat styles: Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz K
Looking deeper into the insurgency
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Both assert that America is weak, but they offer different answers to that weakness. Trump offers masculinity and the ability to win in battle. Trump says, when attacked, fight back, and win the fight. Trump stands up for himself and he portrays that he will stand up for the American voter. Trump not only rejects political correctness, he does so by not being held to political correctness in campaigning against his opponents. His rejection of political correctness has a purpose; it’s not just a campaign tag line. Trump lets no attack go unanswered and he answers without political finesse. He responds to attacks by using common working class language. Trump publically
tone demonstrating strength and Trump defines America’s all other ideological political the ability to win. problems as the failure to make categories. Cruz offers war with Republigovernment function, a slow econTrump, unlike Cruz, represents a cans in Washingbroad coalition of variBy Dr. Arthur Garrison ton and then war ous wings of the Repubwith Clinton. The lican Party along with Staff Writer Cruz campaign non-republican voters. is built upon Trump represents the After three Super Tuesdays, the conservaMidwest and rust belt the final three in the Republican tive theology of disaffected industrial Party are Trump, Cruz and Kasich. Strom Thurmond, voters who have lost The insurgencies of Trump and George Wallace, jobs due to globalizaCruz have pushed out the vanity Barry Goldwater, tion and Republican candidacies of Carly Fiorina and and Ronald Reafree trade policies. Christopher Christie, the nevergan. He represents As of Super Tuesday had-a-chance candidacy of Ben the ideological III, Trump is leading Carson, and now the establishment wing of the in delegates and in candidate Marco Rubio has been Republican Party the number of states dispatched. that resents the won. To the dismay of It is undisputed that the two Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump party establishideological conservative most likely candidates for the Photograph by Rhona Wise, newyorker.com ment for its failure true believers, Trump is Republican Party nomination, esto stop the social movements of omy, tamped down working class winning by reaching beyond their pecially after Trump laid waste on the 1960s and 1970s. wages, and the belief that America narrow constituencies. the Rubio campaign Cruz represents those has no victories. He says the probTrump has gained the support by winning Rubio’s who resent that the party lem is not the size of the federal of Christian conservatives who home state of Florida did not resist and reverse government, but the incompetence are more concerned about their (45.8 percent to 27 the policies of Obama after of the people in it. economic success and the future percent), are Trump gaining control of ConTrump wins with an apostasy on of America than his ideological or and Cruz. Although gress in 2010 and 2014. the Reagan dogma: Government is religious authenticity. both have decimated He asserts that the policies not the problem, the wrong people Although the Republican esthe party establishof Reagan are the only in government is the problem. tablishment is organizing against ment candidates, they policies that can revitalize With this apostasy in his mouth, him, Trump could win because share almost nothing America. Trump has won support of the he is winning non-conservative else. Each represents Cruz offers decades-old Reagan coalition voters, which republicans and he is not ideologa different and establishment social consershould have been Cruz-exclusive ically opposed to working with distinct insurgency vative solutions: reduce voters. both parties. Cruz is less likely to and an approach to Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz the influence of the federal Trump is winning because he is win because he has established winning control of Nam Y. Huh, The Associated Press government, states’ rights, a populist who offers combative that he is an absolutist who wants the party. takes victory laps over the bodies tax cuts, deregulation and free economic nationalism to disafthe presidency so he can rain Trump offers a positive slogan, of his defeated political advertrade. Cruz offers pure Reagan fected, angry, out of work, under down Armageddon on the political “Make America Great Again.” saries and promotes himself as a rhetoric that, “Government is the employed, evangelical and lowestablishments of both parties and Cruz offers that he will blow up winner with a masculine force and problem.” skill working class voters across the ideological left. the Washington political cartel.
Does Donald Trump even believe most of what he’s saying? Critical thinking is at an all-time low Jesse Warner Staff Writer
carries with him is explicit, though the unspoken truths are much more dangerous. This is not to say that hateful rhetoric is not dangerous as well. We have already seen the impacts of Trump’s speeches by looking at the justified violence at his rallies. Not only is Trump himself validating this by pledging to pay legal fees of anybody that commits
We don’t want America to be great again, but simply distracted while we blame anybody but ourselves of the problems around us. To me, that is more dangerous than anything Donald Trump has to say. The country has lost the election already, by showing the true faces of the people in it, and even worse— uniting them. Trump has successfulProtests outside Donald Trump Fox News Channel ly unleashed a populist Photo from FOX6Now.com message that rings well with the very rich and very poor, violence against a protestor, but those who are dissatisfied with the the media is encouraging nonstop direction of the country. Win or coverage of his ridiculous antics. lose, the damage has already been By the news covering him, done, and it’s our fault. the message given off is that the Income inequality in America things he says are valid. Networks is at an all time high and critical are not condemning his words. thinking is at an all time low, Instead, those already with hatemaking the perfect equation for a filled beliefs now feel empowered Trump to rise up. The loudmouth, to seek out more information and racist, xenophobic message that he
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people who agree with them. the millennial that thinks These groups of people have they know it all, and this is a lot of anger, but not a lot of all part of a bigger scheme. direction, leading to a revoluMaybe Trump doesn’t tionary crash course. actually believe all of the The President of the United things he’s saying. He has States, the most powerful posinot expressed this level of tion in the world, entails a great racism or xenophobia until deal of knowledge and plans he announced his campaign. towards objectives and goals. It is true that he has been “Make America Great Again” in the media for almost his is not a plan; it is ambiguity to entire life. Manipulating Protesters fight for immigratioin rights avoid scrutiny. it is much easier if you Photo from FOX6Now.com know how it works. Trump When a politician puts forth a the idea of “hope” and “change” plan, they become transparent, has managed to stay in the capturing the idealistic mindsets of spotlight from day one, which is vulnerable and easily preyed on. our generation. Trump is working Politics has officially become less no surprise due to his experience with people so desperate that they about plans and more about ideas. as an entertainer. The last time we Perhaps millenhad an actor turned politician, and nials are growing a Democrat turned Republican up and realizing was Ronald Reagan. that the people they The real issue at hand is the fact looked up to didn’t that nobody has asked Trump the have it together at simple questions that any journaltheir age either, or ist should be asking to cover any that having a degree story, who, what, when and why? doesn’t mean that The lack of general concern from you are qualified. voters and journalists alike is the Maybe the mesreason for a lack of transparency sage carries that in policy. It is a dangerous world the person at work Trump protesters step on American flag when people don’t ask questions Photo from FOX6Now.com with all the ideas gets According to MLK, “Nothing are grasping any idea that sounds promoted, while the person with in all the world is more dangerous right and hoping it will work. the most degrees gets fired. than sincere ignorance and consciAnother theory is perhaps I am Obama won his candidacy on entious stupidity.”
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Campus food options still don’t cut it
New dining hall doesn’t meet dietary needs for many By Jodi Bogert Staff Writer
At the start of this semester, the Cub Café in the MSU reopened their newly refurbished dining hall. Chick-fil-A, Burger Studio and a deli operated there for many years. Now, the café ditched the mall food court and adopted a completely new style in atmosphere and service. The food is organized into sections based on the style of food. The sections include homestyle supper, the sizzle, and a lot of other S’s. Instead of just burgers or fried chicken, students can get hot platters, stir-fry and even softserve frozen yogurt. The hanging light fixtures are unique and artistic, more than the standard florescent light coming out of a cottage cheese ceiling. The flat screen TVs play cable, mostly turned on to the Outdoor Channel or CNN. The overall muted tones and dimmed lights give a feeling of conversation, community and relaxation. Like with all new things, not everyone can fully agree that the Cub Café is perfect. The downside is that while the place looks new and the employees are nice, the food is the same. KU student De’Asia Thompson said, “This wasn’t what I wanted.
There aren’t enough options.” Beside the long lines, some students have noticed that the portions are smaller. The intentions were probably to control how much students eat, but that can easily backfire. Jeff Krystopa and Zack Robinson improvise like some students do and grab numerous plates filled with different kinds of food so that they don’t have to stand in line after a few minutes. Zack Robinson said, “Food is better than South Side, but not like Burger Studio.” Dining areas for students are a place to recharge and rest for a minute before going back the daily grind of higher education. However, what’s important is the food, not how nice the place looks. Students are hungry and work hard all day; they deserve quality, nutritious foods. Having good food means that the students matter and would promote respect for the college. Options should include other things beside chicken and stir-fry. Options could include salmon, vegetarian pho, lo mein, paninis or grilled pineapple. Plus, the fat needs to be cut and the salad bar needs a bigger presence. Obesity rates are climbing in this country and college students need to eat better, but only if they are given the right, affordable options. As for the lines, the café should create two lines instead of a massive traffic jam that travels down to Starbucks. On a final note, those fortune cookies by the grill have the dullest messages.
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for inclusion and outreach, said, “You can things in common that have nothing to do with gender. My best friend for 14 years and I had so many of the same interests that gender was unimportant.” Along those same lines, Kyle Birckbichler, an elementary and special education major here at KU said, “Guys and girls can be best friends without a doubt. Opposite gender doesn’t mean they’re going to end up dating.” However, there was one person who was adamant that friendship will eventually develop into romance. “Somewhere down the line,
outcome, nor should it be treated as one. In response, my question is this: how are men and women ever going to be equal if society is so committed to the idea that they have to date? There are a lot of By Brianna Bennett levels to a relationship, and to Contributing Writer think that there is a certain turn of events or way that things will turn If you were to type “Can boys out is an unfair assumption. and girls truly be best friends?” Another article from Elite Daily into Google, the first result is “7 by Elizabeth Brennan, speaks to Reasons Why Girls and Boys the female of the friendship and Can’t Be Best Friends”, an says that she will “fall for him” article written by Kiki Coffman because on some level, we are on Thought Catalog. The article “attracted to him.” claims that in a friendship between I don’t like the word “attracted” males and females, in that scethere will always be nario. Sure, confusion, misinheterosexual formation, jealousy, females have familial intervention qualities in and emotional pain. mind when I can guarantee they look for that in my relaa boyfriend, tionship with one but when they of my best friends, are looking who happens to be for a friend, male, is nothing but they don’t platonic, and while want the same the assumption that things. They we are in a relationwant someone ship has come up, People march on International Women’s Day in Tbilisi, Georgia that will be Photo from voanews.com there for them we both explain that is simply not the case and laugh one person is going to end up and someone that will share their about it afterwards. having romantic feelings for the interests or someone that will act I just don’t believe that gender other person,” said Diona Akens, as a sibling for them. makes a difference in friendship. a professional writing major here Ultimately, my opinion is that As long as you have similar at KU. She cited a plethora of while there is a possibility of a interests and want to spend time personal experiences, but I was romantic relationship between a together, you should not have not convinced. male and female who started out to deal with the expectation of a Another article, written by as friends, it’s not a guarantee. relationship. However, this is not Issac Huss for Verily, emphasizes There are thousands of other something I can offer only my that a friendship between a male scenarios that are ignored in favor views about, so I asked some of and a female will put strain on a of the boy + girl = romantic love my colleagues what they thought. romantic relationship. While that scenario, and I just can’t get beJerry Schearer, associate dean may be possible, it is not a definite hind that idea.
Heated drying and distracted pet groomers: a deadly combo How to keep your pet safe
By Kimberly Winters Staff Writer At 10:06 a.m. on Friday Feb. 26, a call from Horsham Veterinary Hospital interrupted Lisa DeMarco’s Florida vacation. The news was that her four-year-old dog Buddy died while staying at an award-winning dog kennel. Devastated, DeMarco ended her trip early and returned home to Bucks County. While picking up her other dog, Lady, from the kennel, DeMarco asked the owner to walk her through Buddy’s death. The shepherd/ collie mix had been fine while bathing. Then, a worker placed the dog in an enclosed dryer cage with metal sides and a glass door like a microwave. There, Buddy, who had been active and healthy and could learn a new trick in fifteen minutes, “just
stopped breathing,” according to and bleeding.” Her owner unsucsaid, “We need to draw attention the kennel worker. DeMarco is cessfully campaigned to ban dryer to the hazards of heated dryer awaiting autopsy results from the cages. cages, but it needs to be put in University of Pennsylvania before Last June, two-year-old golden perspective.” pursuing legal action against the retriever Colby Jack died from The real hazard, in Bird’s opinkennel and the dryer cage comion, is inattention. Back room pany. workers are often undertrained The company’s website deand disinterested teens with scribes its dryer cages as a timepart time jobs or people new saver for groomers and a pleasant to the business. In a busy and experience for their doggy clienstressful environment, worktele, “Almost as nice as napping ers could become distracted in the sunshine.” It lists an array for 10 or 20 minutes, long of safety features: temperature enough for a dog to quietly controls, uniform heating, safety succumb to the building heat sensors and automatic shutoffs. of an enclosed cage. Heated dryer system used at groomers Still, the company warns users Dogs are naturally prone to Photo from wtvr.com to “Physically check on the anoverheating, as panting isn’t a imal in the Cage Dryer every 10 heat stroke while in a Va. Petco’s very efficient cooldown method, minutes for any signs of possible drying cage (this one unheated). but groomers need to watch out problems,” especially for smaller In a press release, the company for riskier clients: dogs who are dogs who “overheat more easily.” stated, “our animal care protocols short-snouted, obese, stressed out, Buddy weighed 26 pounds. were not followed” and promised already overly warm or have preThis is not the first dog death to stop using the “type of kennel existing conditions. Bird recalled a linked to dryer cages. Back in dryer Colby was housed in.” client whose terrier had a preex2008, six-year-old Lhasa Apso Arizona groomer of 45 years isting respiratory condition. The Sadie died in a Calif. Petco. AcBarbara Bird, owner of Transforsmall dog dangerously overheated cording to a Consumerist article, mation Pet Center and co-host of before she even got in the tub. the dog suffered “internal burns the Groom Pod Weekly Podcast, “Anyone can hang out a shingle
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and open up a grooming shop,” according to Bird. She recommends that pet owners visit a salon with at least one Certified Master Groomer on staff. Groomers earn this title through programs taught by professional organizations such as the National Dog Groomer’s Association of America (NDGAA) and International Professional Groomer’s Inc. In addition to classes on breed-specific haircuts, these programs increasingly focus on “safety, health, sanitation and groomer ethics,” according to IPG. Unfortunately, warnings about certifications or the dangers of heat and inattention are too late to save dogs like Buddy. DeMarco just spoke to Pa. state lawmakers during 2016’s Pennsylvania Humane Lobby Day in Harrisburg. Although she’s not comfortable with public speaking, she feels compelled to fight against further tragedies. “I have to be a voice for Buddy,” DeMarco said.
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By Adeena Woodard Staff Writer The first corsets were worn primarily by British and European middle-class and upper-class women during the 16th century. During that time period, the term “corset” was hardly known. It wasn’t until the 19th century that the now well-recognized term came to light. Oddly enough, the corset was actually deemed “an evolutionary requirement” in earlier times, according to Jill Fields, Ph.D., professor at the University of Southern California. Women were conditioned to believe that corsets ought to be worn out of necessity to shape and mold the ideal and “healthy” body figure. Not only were corsets physically restrictive, they were also socially restrictive. Lois Tyson, author of “Critical Theory Today,” said, “Extremely tight corsets worn by nineteenth-century women prevented
them from getting enough oxygen to be physically active or to experience emotion without getting ‘the vapors,’ shortness of breath or slight fits of fainting, which were considered very feminine and proved that women were too fragile and emotional to participate in
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a man’s world.” Physically and socially restrictive, the normalized corset worn by so many women reinforced patriarchal ideology, greatly inhibiting their participation in society. Restrained and confined, the woman was objectified, her sole purpose to appear desirable, which was meant to exhibit an unnaturally tiny waist. The obviously negative health effects were not ignorable.
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According to Von Sommerring, a German physician of the time, “The back-laced corset, as worn by fashionable ladies of the time, constituted a health hazard by compressing the ribs and other internal organs and leading to tuberculosis, cancer and scoliosis or curvature of the spine.” The documented negative health effects, joined by the feminist movement, pushed the corset to the sidelines…only to later emerge as the newly polished, 21st century waist-trainer. And so the waist-trainer makes its debut, just as limiting as the 19th century corset, yet so many fail to recognize that today’s modernized corset has the same negative effects. Various celebrities including the Kardashian sisters, Amber Rose, Jersey Shore’s Snooki and JWoww, Jessica Alba, to name a few, all blindly condone the dangerous waist-trainer, swearing the results are worth it. Another unnatural contraption that restricts the body, and may therefore restrict social equality in the previously discussed manner, may be a step in the wrong direction.
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KU alumna is more than a gender label
By Kelsey Giangiodano Contributing Writer KU alumna Riley Wilkins explains how Jane Eyre encompasses her life. She owns over 40 different copies of the novel. Wilkins feels as though the main character, Jane, is similar to her in many ways. From early memory, Wilkins knew she was not “the boy everyone expected her to be.” In fact, she was unsure she wanted to be that boy, caught in the standards of a gendered society. She used her freedom and independence to leave the part of her life that was holding her back, just like Jane fled Thornfield in ‘Jane Eyre’. With a closer look, it is obvious there is more to Wilkins than the label of a transgendered woman. “When I walk into the room, everyone notices,” said Riley, who describes herself as a woman full of “strength and resiliency.” She took the time to explain why she chose these two words, saying
how it takes strength to “know oneself” and be strong in one’s own identity from a young age. When it comes to resiliency, she notes her ability to handle “the dark lows” of changing one’s identity, and being able to bring herself up from those lows and build her own happiness. She recognizes that her parents have always been there for her through tough times. Her face lights up as she describes her mother and how they “just get each other.” She explains that their relationship is something she could not have with anyone else. Wilkins’ life is encompassed by the theme of “overcoming obstacles and embracing the idea of self.” She expresses that she has spent much time “learning to love” herself and “be comfortable” with the skin she is in. Wilkins laughs as she talks about her flaws of trusting too easily and “looking for love in too many places,” as she admits that many feminists would not approve of her search for romance. Aside from her flaws, she recognizes that she is honest and has an incredible gift to connect with people.
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C.L. Lindsay’s “Sex and The Law” comes to KU
Attorney brings humor and out-of-the-box thinking to taboo subjects By Stefani Benrubi Contributing Writer
On March 21, Attorney C.L. Lindsay III, Esq. dropped some knowledge on KU students concerning what they need to know when it comes to the legal aspects of all things sex. Lindsay covered topics such as indecent exposure, consent, statutory rape and contraceptive law. Attendees learned valuable information about how to protect themselves from infractions of the law that they may never have considered. For instance, public urination was recently added to the description of “indecent exposure,” which means it now can result in being listed as a sex offender. Throughout the presentation, Lindsay added some levity to a serious subject by using an amusing series of power point slides, featuring Barbie dolls and action figures in compromising positions to illustrate each topic. His tactful humor lightened the mood in what could have otherwise been a rather solemn presentation. The presenta-
tion seemed to be well-received. “I really enjoyed his presentation. I thought it was very insightful and it was a good balance between humor and education,” said senior Viviana Vidal. But some topics simply cannot be laughed about. Lindsay explained some crowd-quieting case studies about sexting gone wrong. One was the Greensburg, Pa. case in which six high school students were hit with child pornography charges. All it took was a few provocative photos, and both the students in the photos and those who received them were charged. “It’s so important to understand the ramifications of your actions,” said Lindsay. “And that’s never more important than with sexuality. You have to know what you’re getting yourself into and understand how to make the right decisions, both legally and morally. It can’t just all be about the law.” The most disturbing case of all was that of Vanderbilt football player, Brandon Vandenburg. He and several teammates have been charged with the rape of his unconscious girlfriend, based on hours of surveillance footage from the hallway of his dorm, as well as the confession of his dorm mate who also participated. Lindsay’s emphasis for this part of the talk shifted to bystander in-
English club to host book sale
Books not donated will be sold on April 19 and 20 in Lytle Hall By Gabriella Ciaccio Asst. A&E editor Every year, the English club sets out big boxes in each academic building for textbook donations. The donations are then sent to an organization called “Better World Books.” Not every book that is received meets the requirements for the organization, so this year the club decided that it would gather all of these books, plus some more donations from professors and have a book sale. The sale will be held on April 19 and 20 in Lytle 167 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
tervention. He noted the different people who were seen in the video as the men carried the victim to Vandenburg’s room. While they were certainly not accomplices, Lindsay pointed out that their attention might have stopped the rape from occurring. Advice was offered on what students can do to intervene if they suspect there may be a problem. One idea was for women to interject and blatantly offer a tampon. Other options included asking if the potential victim needs a ride home or reminders of “early morning plans.” Lindsay said, “The best bystander interventions happen without the person being intervened upon even knowing about it. Be creative that way. Accusations never get anybody anyplace. Be creative and indirect.” Though the presentation ranged from humorous to upsetting, it was educational throughout. “Sex and the Law” is but one of the many helpful talks that Lindsay has given at KU. For nearly two decades, explaining the law to college audiences has been his specialty. It began when a former professor asked him for help in defending his teaching methods in 1998. Lindsay took a six-week leave from his New York practice to teach himself about higher
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The English club will be selling book donations as well as baked goods, and there will be free coffee. “I’m really glad that the English club decided to come through with this event,” said junior Austin Garone. “I will definitely be attending.” Members of the English club are really excited about this event. Members signed up for 30-minute shifts to work, sell books and enjoy the literature. At the last English club meeting, members wrote some announcements and made flyers. “There is a great selection of books, and with a purchase, people will receive a goodie bag with our favorite things to have while reading, like hot chocolate, candy and bookmarks,” said Liz Geisinger, English club president.
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“To Write Love on Her Arms” campaign comes to KU Jamie Tworkowski speaks out on depression, addiction, self-harming behaviors and suicidal tendencices By Gabriella Ciaccio Asst. A&E editor On March 15, Jamie Tworkowski, founder of the organization ‘To Write Love On Her Arms,’ came to KU to speak in Schaeffer Auditorium. To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people who are struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA’s main goal is to encourage, inform, inspire and invest in treatment and recovery for people who need it. Trorkowski opened the talk by briefly addressing the crowd and talking about his personal struggles with depression. Then, he gave the back story on TWLOHA. “Some people use pain to deal with pain,” said Tworkowski as he began.” Sorrow is an injury.”
Tworkowski was living in Florida when he met a girl named Renee, who was struggling with depression and addiction. At 19 years old, she attemped suicide. She told Tworkowski her story and they formed a bond almost overnight. Tworkowski and a small group of friends helped Renee admit herself into rehab so she could get the help she needed. It was Renee’s story that motivated Tworkowski to create TWLOHA. He never intended to create an organization, but he became so immersed with this movement that he quit his job and focused solely on helping others combat their struggles. Tworkowski made Jamie Tworkowski speaking before a Switchfoot concert in 2008 TWLOHA t-shirts, and his good friend Jon Fore“We got to see the best of social “Jamie Tworkowski evoked man, the lead singer of the band media and we got to see the best many emotions from the crowd, Switchfoot, wore the shirt on stage of people,” said Tworkowski. including my own,” said senior while performing at a concert. Tworkowski solemnly dedicated Alyssa Fama. “His story was After that night, messages of his talk in Schaeffer Auditorium to compelling and sent out a great love and support began pouring in Calvin Heyward, a KU senior who message, not just to Kutztown but on the MySpace page Tworkowski died on March 9. around the globe, that your story is had created for TWLOHA.
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Disney’s “Zootopia” embeds hidden messages in plot line Film Review at
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we need to watch right now. A plucky rabbit named Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) has always dreamed of being a cop despite the fact that there has never been a cop of her species. After graduating from the police academy, she moves away to the big city, Zootopia, to join the police force.
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Unfortunately, she must start striving for her dream job, not a learns to redeem himself and see at the bottom, so she is assigned prince. Judy as a companion and not just a parking ticket duty. Soon, she To me, she does not wave the “dumb bunny.” meets a con artist fox, Nick Wilde strong, independent woman flag The main part of Zootopia’s (Jason Bateman). The two do not or dawn the doe-eyed princess power are the real-life analogies to like each other at all and their spe- persona. I get the notion that some human rights. In Zootopia, there cies seldom mix well together. female heroines of today show are numerous districts where types Judy learns about an otter named that the fact that they are single of animals live, but it boils down Emmet Otterson, who was reportand independent from men makes to two main groups: predators and ed missing along with 13 prey. other mammals. Judy and At one point in the Nick must work together film, total segregation is and set aside their differconsidered fearing that “The main part of Zootopia’s ences in order to save the all predators could return power are the real-life victims. to savage ways based Zootopia proves itself on their nature. Disney analogies to human rights.” to be very worthy of knows that their movies attention and can be taken are not just cartoons. -Jodi Bogert seriously. The company is put on a First of all, Judy and pedestal for its achieveNick are really great ments in story telling and together friends. Their artistic style. friendship is just like a When Frozen preromance, but without true love’s them better. I do not think those miered in 2013, the public thought kiss and galloping off into the are characters to believe in per se. that a modern enlightenment on sunset. Judy is a hard worker who how to tell fairy tales was beDuring the time that they solve makes mistakes and is impatient. ginning. This is a slight fallacy the case, they begin to become She also learns that she cannot do because Disney always carefully intimate by revealing their everything alone. Plus, she is very planned their messages because weaknesses. Their relationship energetic and funny when she is they knew that children were shows that close friends are just as feeling her best. listening. important as lovers. Meanwhile, Nick is downright Even the films in the era of Separately, these characters are mean, but that does not mean he Snow White taught that kindness just as complex as people. One is dangerous. Deep down, he is and hope prevails during hard of the main factors that critics lonely and untrusting, which got times. With Zootopia, modern carcelebrate about Judy is that she is him to a low point in life. Nick toons show that art imitates life.
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KU Presents! to feature Ramin Karimloo
World-renowned Broadway singer, actor and musician set to hit the Schaeffer stage on April 14 By Julian Ruiz Staff Writer KU Presents! will be hosting world-renowned Broadway singer, actor and musician, Ramin Karimloo on April 14 at Schaeffer Auditorium. The event is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. Born in Iran and raised in Canada, Ramin Karimloo is quickly earning a name for himself as a leading man on Broadway. Karimloo has been performing in plays and musicals since the early 2000s but his recent roles have been getting him national attention and accolades. He has played the leading roles of Jean Valjean in ‘Les Miserables’ and the Phantom in ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’ His work as the Phantom earned him the honor of being hand selected by Andrew Lloyd Webber himself to portray The Phantom again in its sequel, ‘Love Never Dies.” Karimloo’s powerful presence on stage has earned him numerous awards and accolades including Best Actor in a musical from both Whatsonstage.com’s Theatregoers’ Choice Awards and Broadwayworld.com. He was even nom-
inated for the Laurence Olivier Award in 2011 as well as the prestigious Tony Award in 2014 for his performance in ‘Les Miserables.’ This fall, Karimloo is set to headline the long-awaited ‘The Prince of Broadway’ in Japan. But this multitalented artist does not solely focus on theatre. He also has projects in other mediums. In 2012, he released his first solo album titled, ‘Human Heart,’ in which he seamlessly Ramin Karimloo performing blended the broadwayworld.com rugged sounds of Ramin Karimloo’s performance rock with the homespun feeling of has already sold out. KU senior country. He also released a second Aubree Robitzer has been a fan of album in 2014 titled ‘The Road to Karimloo since 2012 and is ecstatFind Out: East.’ ic about the performance. Karimloo’s performance at “When I found out that he was Schaeffer is set to feature several coming to KU, I immediately different types of music, including jumped on it,” said Robitzer. everything from his self-described “[I’m] hoping I can meet him.” “broadgrass” style found on his Students and members of the solo albums, to Broadway classics, community can’t wait to see to contemporary pop hits. Broadway’s newest leading man Similar to every other KU on stage. Presents! event this past season,
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PDP to host spring showcase Fifth annual concert planned for May 1 at 2 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium By Haley Andersen Contributing Writer Performing Dance Portmanteau (PDP) is hosting their fifth annual Spring Showcase on May 1 at 2 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. “PDP is a dance club that is proud to offer dance to a variety of levels,” said Vivian Dutton, PDP president. “Some of our dancers have danced for their whole lives, while others started dancing this semester and we are always excited to welcome anyone interested in learning the art of dance.” The showcase offers 14 numbers with various styles of dance including lyrical, hip hop, ballet, jazz, Irish, tap and modern. Dancers meet regularly on weeknights in the Rec Center and Risley Hall where they will rehearse up until the show. “All interested Kutztown University students are eligible to participate in the showcase regardless of their dance experience as long as they are in good academic standing with the university,” said Alyssa Blasko, PDP Vice president. “PDP prides itself on being a club based on diverse dance backgrounds and we encourage anyone who is interested in dance to join PDP.” Dutton said, “Interested students
should attend our tables at the involvement fair at the beginning of each semester, and can find more information on KUNITED by searching “Performing Dance Portmanteau” where all questions can be directed to: PDPdance@ kutztown.edu.” Many club members refer to PDP as a second family and have a deep appreciation for their involvement with the community. “PDP always donates a percentage of money made at each of our shows to a deserving family or charity,” said Dutton. “In the past we have donated money to family members of pediatric cancer patients as well as to a family that lost their home in a fire. This year’s recipient has not yet been selected, but we hope to direct our donations to a good cause.” Amanda Tini, jazz choreographer, said, “I am grateful for all of the memories that are made together while at dance class, show rehearsals and our performances.” Choreographers like Amanda strive to portray powerful messages behind each dance. “My piece is a jazz number to the song ‘What a Feeling’. This piece is significant to me because dancing gives me the feeling that anything is possible and this piece is my way of sharing my happiness with others.” Like many other PDP members, Amanda feels the happiest while she is dancing and finds dance as a way to release her emotions through movements.
Rudy Francisco to share poetry; host poetry competition Third annual event will reward three best poets, as selected by English faculty By Gabriella Ciaccio Asst. A&E editor
Rudy Francisco is a spoken-word artist and activist who gives a voice to the experiences of those around him. He will perform and host the third annual KU poetry competition on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in MSU 183. The contest will be judged by
English faculty and prizes will be awarded to the top three poets. Francisco was born and raised in San Diego, California. At the age of 21, he completed his B.A. in psychology and continued his education by pursuing a M.A. in organizational leadership. As an artist, Francisco uses activism and poetry to enlighten the minds of those around him. He listens and absorbs the experiences of the people around him to convert their stories into poetry. Francisco has made it a priority to cultivate young poets and expose the youth to the genre of
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spoken word poetry through workshops and performances at schools and community centers. He has conducted guest lectures and performances at numerous colleges and universities around the nation. In addition to his contributions to education, Francisco is also the cohost of the largest poetry venue in San Diego. He has been featured at many venues and has won the hearts of many with the honesty of his words. Francisco’s ultimate Rudy Francisco performing spoken-word poetry goal is to assist others in harnessing their crePoetry Slam champion. ativity while cultivating his own. “I think this event is going to be Francisco is the 2009 National great.” said junior Becca Smith. Underground Poetry Slam cham“Listening to poetry and spoken pion, the 2010 San Diego Grand word is always so calming and Slam champion, the 2010 San peaceful. I’m sure everyone will Francisco Grand Slam champion enjoy Rudy Francisco’s work.” and the 2010 Individual World For more information on Rudy
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Shirin Toshkhujaeva
By Laura Quain Asst. Copy editor Freshman year brings new obstacles for students from all walks of life. Shirin Toshkhujaeva learned this better than anyone before she moved from Uzbekistan to become a permanent resident of Kutztown in fall 2013. She said, “It was a lot of struggle to convince my parents to come here, it was unbelievable. I was yelled at: I was almost locked up in my room just because I wanted to come here and study.” She later said that her greatest achievement so far was overcoming this social pressure. “There is this long term belief in my culture, some traditional-minded people think that money should be invested in the dowry of a girl and not in her education,” said Toshkhujaeva. “I want to be an example of how girls can accomplish a lot through education, careers and through hard work.” As a professional writing major
with a minor in biology, she is learning her sixth language and has interests in both the creative and medical fields. Her career plan is a happy mix of her talents and interests. After her undergraduate degree, she will continue her education in KU’s public health grad school. “I have this huge interest in medicine,” she said. “I was a clinical nurse back at home. I would administer the injections and I took care of patients. Here, I volunteer in the [Lehigh Valley] hospital. I love medicine, I love the medical environment but at the same time, I have other passions.” According to Toshkhujaeva, public health would provide her with a common ground where she can use her medical background and expertise with languages and communication. As a public health officer, she would be able to monitor large-scale epidemics in other regions. She chose KU because she loved the people and the campus. KU’s size was a major factor in her decision to become a Golden Bear. She feels that she fits in well as a Golden Bear: she has many friends, her favorite restaurant in Kutztown is Tommy Boy’s (though she disagreed that it is classified as a restaurant) and loves macaroni and cheese. She is also a part of the great Wawa vs. Sheetz debate. She says that she plays on team Wawa solely because of their hoagies. She lives on Main Street with her younger sister, Shodiya, who like Shirin, is a junior at KU. Shirin’s name means, “pretty girl,” though she says that you can just call her Shirin.
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Meghan Wilcox
By Kendalyn Johnson Contributing Writer Meghan Wilcox, 22-year-old Feminist Leadership Alliance (FMLA) member, believes that women need to be treated equally. Wilcox is from New Jersey and came to KU as an undeclared major. At first, she looked into psychology thinking she would follow in her sister’s footsteps. After taking a few psychology
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because we have a tendency to see the world from just our own perspective.” She was enthusiastic about making KU a place of equality, so she became involved in FMLA in her junior year. After attending many meetings, she decided to become even more involved and became the public relations representative for the group. This position leaves her responsible for maintaining their social media profiles. In addition to maintaining social media sites, she created Feminist Fridays at FMLA. This is an event that she personally hosts every Friday at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and relax, watch movies and play board games. Her goal in starting this event and becoming a part of FMLA was to spread the awareness of the club and to encourage everyone to get together. She emphasizes that the event and club are open to those of all gender identifications. “Being a feminist has given me insight on how being a woman affects me and I feel that my gender should not give people the right to think less of me,” said Wilcox. She hopes that more people will support feminism and do small things to change how society sees women.
it would take over my life in the way that it did,” said Rineer. After establishing her affiliation with KCF, she always tries to think of her faith in everything she does. “I always pray before making a big decision,” she said. “I may even consult other older women in the fellowship that can help disciple me to make the right decision.” Rineer is an extremely active student involved in the KCF leadership team, KU dance club, Performing Dance Portmanteau (PDP) and the Shoofly Literary magazine, but she still tries to make time for what she loves. “I fill my spare time, as much as I can, to meet with girls in the fellowship, friends and with discipling ladies to read scriptures or even go to a bible study,” she said. Although Rineer’s involvement has a positive impact on her life, she faces obstacles at times. She struggles in trusting the Lord while also trusting in herself. She said, “I might want to try for something that does not always happen, and instead of getting disappointed in myself, I can realize that God probably has something better planned for me.” Rineer devotes much of her time
preaching God’s word. She strives to bring in as many new people, from all walks of life, as she can to become disciples of Christianity. “I want to see more people that I know come to the fellowship and come to know the Lord,” Rineer said. In her efforts, she hopes to bring people to Christianity through dancing by creating a powerful dance to a hymn entitled “Softly and Tenderly,” which was inspired by a bible verse in Psalm 149:3. The bible verse says, “Let them praise the lord through dancing.” “It means exactly what it says,” said Rineer. “It is just one other way to glorify the lord with something that I already am very passionate about.” Rineer tries not to focus on how she looks in the mirror when she dances, but rather how her body can move in the way that it does. She said, “It is actually a great representation of God’s design for me, my body and how intricate it is.” She hopes her audience thinks her work is beautiful and inspiring. She mainly wants people to know that there is much more to life than just people.
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courses, she realized she did not like it as much as she thought she would. She was fearful because she thought she knew her path, but this obstacle did not stop her from finding another major and direction to put her passion toward. Wilcox spent most of her time focused on school work before she got involved in school activities. She had no idea what to do with her spare time and mainly hung out with friends or exercised at the recreational center when she had the opportunity. She later joined an academic fraternity that was for both men and women and declared her major in communication studies. The moment that changed her perspective was when she decided to take a women’s studies class. She learned more about the discrimination that women face on a daily basis and became passionate about being a feminist. She wanted people to believe that women are just as powerful as men. “I believe it is important to recognize the inequality and injustice that is in the world. I believe that every person should be equal, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation etc.,” said Wilcox. “It’s important that we constantly educate ourselves
By Haley Andersen Contributing Writer Kassidy Rineer, Kutztown Christian Fellowship (KCF) member, dancer and English major, smiled encouragingly as she explained that college is where she realized what it really means to have faith. “I grew up going to church and I knew that [at] college, I wanted to stay invested in some sort of Christian club, but I did not know
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Emily Seguine
By Kasaundra Hahn Contributing Writer Senior special education major Emily Seguine serves as one of two captains on the KU equestrian team. There are two styles of riding- English and Western. Seguine serves as the English cap-
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tain. Seguine has been on the team for the past four years, balancing her time between class, riding and going home to Union Township, NJ to spend time with her family and friends while also working as a bartender or helping at her father’s excavating company. Born in Clinton, N.J., she spent the first 18 years of her life in the same house her parents bought after getting married. She attended North Hunterdon Regional High School where she became a multifaceted athelete, playing volleyball, basketball and track. “I loved high school and had a great experience,” she said. “The teams I participated on won a variety of state and county championships.” She decided to attend KU because the proximity to her house provided the flexibility to go home on the weekends. Seguine cited her mother as having the greatest impact on her life to date. It was from her mother that she learned to be determined and independent. “I do not rely on others to help me with things, and if I am asked to complete a task, I will find a way to complete [it] without asking others for help unless neces-
sary,” she said. Even though she is taking six courses this semester, she was able to adjust all of her courses to later in the day to manage a morning riding schedule in New Tripoli, P.A. with her teammates. Seguine has been riding horses since the age of six. Although she did not consistently ride throughout high school, her time at KU has renewed her commitment to the sport. “I love riding horses,” she said. “I enjoy spending time with all my teammates and having a lot of opportunities to go to the barn as an escape from school.” Despite her love for horses and competing, she did admit the early mornings and traveling on weekends do take their toll. Upon graduating from KU, Seguine would like to pursue occupational therapy in graduate school. Eventually, she would like to manage her own equine-assisted therapy clinic that specializes in therapeutic riding. She feels her special education degree from KU and a future graduate degree in occupational therapy would prepare her to lead a successful facility.
50 different schools across the country came to participate in the annual convention. Panels were held in separate time slots during the day to give diverse choices to students so they could decide what areas interested them. The panels highlighted several different areas of study attempting to reach every aspect of electronic media from screenwriting and film to sports casting and breaking news. Students then sat down to hear firsthand experiences, advice and words of guidance from a panel of real world professionals. At the end of each session, students had a chance to ask questions and network with the panelists. Some of the panels even featured KU alumni, including Zoey Grolman and Eric Wilson.
Grolman is a production assistant at Vibe Creative and Wilson works as a Clearance Coordinator at Thinkfactory Media. In addition to Grolman and Wilson, KU also had an executive presence at the convention. Dr. Chuk, Board of Governors Chair, was a previous KU electronic media professor. Accompanying Dr. Chuk on the board was KU alumna Gina Johnson. The opportunities that the convention offered to students were endless, including coordinated trips to network show tapings, large studio tours and other discounts in the area. When KU students were not busy learning and networking, they made the most out of their stay on the west coast. Trips to the Hollywood sign, downtown Hollywood, California beaches and professional sports events highlighted some of the activities that took place. Some of the students also received a behind the scenes tour of Warner Bros. studios and attended a network taping of the popular CBS sitcom, Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen. KU is a previous winner of the NBS Chapter of the Year award. Even though the university fell short this year, they will be back with determination next year.
NBS members travel to LA
Students attend National Broadcasting Society national convention By Ryan Vanderhei Contributing Writer
Twenty-seven members of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) at KU took a recent trip to Los Angeles, C.A. for the NBS national convention. NBS is a national society comprised of college students seeking jobs in the fields of broadcasting and electronic media who meet and network with professionals. The convention, which is held in a different U.S. city every year, took place in Burbank, C.A. in the convention center at the Burbank Marriott. Students from over
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By Antaneyah Johnson Editor-in-Chief KU junior Dominique Dixon has a passion for all styles of dance, especially styles including island music, which consists of Reggae, Bachata and Soca. Dixon explained that because she was always an active child, she also became an active adult involved in sports such as tennis and soccer. She also had the opportunity to travel around the world to places such as Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Jamaica. She is also one of the founders for the African Caribbean Collision (ACC) dance team and has been involved with the group
since fall of 2015. She explained that she helped create the dance team because she wanted to get in touch with her Caribbean roots and share her culture with KU. On Feb. 3, Dixon and ACC performed during a men’s basketball game. She explained that she normally does not like to dance in front of a big crowd, so she was nervous, but in the end, the audience cheered. Despite making minor errors, it was her greatest accomplishment because it was her first time dancing in front of her school. Dixon’s typical days at KU are filled with class, work, studying and practicing dance. She explained that due to her hectic schedule, practicing is hard. It is also sometimes hard for her to attend dance team meetings; however, she does her best to participate in bake sales. Her advice for aspiring dancers who are afraid of judgement, is to dance anyway. Once she graduates from KU, Dixon plans to go to culinary school because she loves to cook. After that, she wants to go to cosmetology school and later join the military.
Grim celebrates Sesquicentennial
Dr. Phill Reed presented show on March 18 in honor of KU’s 150th anniversary By Carly Gaba Staff Writer On March 18, Phill Reed, KU’s Planetarium and Observatory Director, put on a show to celebrate the 150th anniversary. Located in the Grim academic building, the show was titled “Sesquicentennial Show: 150 years of the sky over Kutztown University.” Mary Neuenschwander, the assistant director of Alumni Relations, said a total of 68 people, both alumni and guests attended the show. The show was based off of events that occurred in space all throughout KU’s timeline. It began with an image of Bill Baton and Randy Schaeffer, the original science club, looking at a solar ellipse. The audience was then taken back to May 28, 1900 to view the same solar eclipse that the science club had gazed upon. “It was fascinating how you can go back to a time where they
looked at the eclipse,” said sophomore Jake Guzzi, an attendee and KU Foundation and Office of Alumni relations employee. Grim, once called the “Space Age Science Building,” installed their first and original telescope in 1868, only two short years after KU was founded. It was one year later in 1867 that the planetarium was first used. Neuenschwander said, “All of our events this year are sesquicentennial themed. The main goal is to bring back alumni by encouraging more family member events through a wide range of alumni interests.” The show concluded with research regarding the recent study of binary stars. Currently, Reed and his students have discovered four expo stars. “As an employee for the foundation, it was awesome to see alumni come back for an event because it’s nice to see that even after you graduate, you’re still welcomed back to have fun,” said Guzzi. For more information on upcoming planetarium shows, visit the spring 2016 schedule of public planetarium shows & events for dates and times.
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Softball continues winning ways versus Shippensburg
Sixth inning RBI lifts Bears over Raiders in doubleheader win By Trevor Arnold Circulation Manager
The KU women’s softball team earned their 11th-straight victory in their second game of a doubleheader against Shippensburg at North Campus Field on Friday, March 25, with a score of 4-3. The Golden Bears began game two of their doubleheader with momentum fresh off of a win of 3-2 moments before. KU started the first inning of game two giving up a run to Shippensburg. The team would trail the Raiders until Danielle Amato’s RBI hit late in the first inning allowed Sara Keeney to make a run, making the score 1-1. After two scoreless innings, Shippensburg widened the gap to
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3-1 with a home run from Chloe Collins, allowing two runs scored in the top of the fourth inning.
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The Golden Bears later evened the score in the bottom of the fifth inning.
A failed pickoff attempt by Shippensburg allowed Sara Keeney to reduce the score deficit to one.
An RBI hit from Amato to left field then gave Blayse Cholish the chance to once again even the score at 3-3. The Golden Bears continued their successful comeback late in the sixth inning where Marissa Linquist was able to make a run after an RBI hit to left field from Nicki Mann. KU’s Savannah Nierintz picked up the win on the mound for the Golden Bears in both games, elevating her record from 7-5 to 9 wins on the season. Sara Keeny’s performance against Shippensburg helped earn her title of PSAC Eastern Division athlete of the week on Monday, March 28. The March 25 win brought the Golden Bears to an impressive 19-7 record overall. The Golden Bears found another win against East Stroudsburg before being handed two consecutive losses by West Chester on April 2.
Profile: KU offensive lineman recalls life-saving act of heroism Ryan Baron’s actions earn first ever President’s Citation By Brian Robbins Contributing Writer Ryan Baron, red-shirt sophomore on the KU Golden Bears football team, was recently recognized for an exceptional act of service. Ryan, an emergency medical technician, saved the life of a fellow KU student on the first day of classes. As he was walking out of Boehm last fall, he noticed a female KU student under distress and quickly took action. Ryan administered CPR for approximately 30 minutes until KU police and Kutztown Emergency Transport arrived. For his heroic act, President
Kenneth Hawkinson awarded him the first ever Presidential Citation award for his “exceptional act of service that directly benefits the well-being of others,” according to the KU website. Baron is from Garwood, N.J. He attended the Academy for Allied Health Sciences, which was named one of the best schools in the nation by U.S. News. Ryan said, “The school’s curriculum was extremely rigorous but prepared me immensely for the adversity I would experience in college.” The high school he attended did not offer any sports, so Ryan joined the football team as well as track and field at Arthur L. Johnson High School, where he excelled in athletics. He was also a Maxwell football award winner for his endeavors on and off the athletic field.
It was during his junior year of high school when Ryan earned his EMT certification. This was no easy task for him, it took many hours of class time and course work to achieve this certification. Ryan said, “I wanted to practice a form of medicine because it interested me and it was a way to help people.” When it came to choosing a university to further his academic studies, Ryan chose KU. With his background in emergency medicine, he chose to major in biology with the track of pre-medical as an arduous challenge for himself. He was also offered a football scholarship to extend his athletic career, but what really caught his eye was the biology department at KU. “I saw the highly qualified
professors the biology department had along with their excellent facilities. I saw myself obtaining a great background of studies from the whole university for medical school,” he said. Since being at KU, Ryan has worked relentlessly on his academics, resulting in a GPA well above a 3.0 for close to three years. He has played in four games over his athletic career, but if not for an injury suffered during fall practices in 2015, he would have seen more playing time. Ryan is currently prepar- Ryan Baron ing to send out his medical www.kubears.com school applications in the hopes of achieving his own private practice as an orthodream. pedic surgeon to continue helping He hopes to one day of open his others.
UpCOMiNg KUtZtOWN UNiVeRSitY SOfTBAlL GaMes Friday, April 8 vs. Millersville (Doubleheader) @ 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa. – North Campus Field Saturday, April 9 vs. Shippensburg (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Shippensburg, Pa. Saturday, April 16 – Senior Day vs. East Stroudsburg (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa. – North Campus Field Tuesday, April 19 vs. Nyack (Doubleheader) @ 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Nyack, NY Friday, April 22 vs. Millersville (Doubleheader) @ 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Millersville, Pa. Saturday, April 23 vs. West Chester (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa.
President Hawkinson awards Ryan Baron with the first ever President’s Citation
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Philadelphia U hands KU lacrosse fifth straight loss
Rams’ Liz Mower scores four goals in victory By Justin Sweitzer Sports Editor
Looking to gain a semblance of momentum following a four-game losing streak, the KU women’s lacrosse team hosted the Philadel-
phia University Rams on Tuesday March 29. A Golden Bear victory was not in the cards as the Rams outscored KU by five goals, handing KU their fifth-straight loss by a score of 11-6. Shortly after the 4 p.m. start time at Keystone Field, Philadelphia drew first blood when they scored their first goal of the game, courtesy of Samantha Ryder. Philadelphia’s Liz Mower fol-
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lowed up Ryder’s goal with one of her own, putting the Rams up 2-0 early on in the first half. KU’s Sarah Gabriele looked to mount a comeback against the Rams’ strong start, scoring a goal after following up on a missed attempt. Her goal brought the score to 2-1 in favor of Philadelphia University. However, Philadelphia’s Liz Mower responded with yet another goal in what would become a recurring theme for the Golden Bears. Cara Lord KU’s Reilly Donovan fell to the ground after Mower’s second goal. She was tended to by KU athletic trainers and helped off the field after what seemed to be a right leg injury. The Golden Bears’ Emily Smith proceeded to score off of an assist from Gabriele not long after the 19-minute mark. However, Philadelphia’s Mower
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continued to retaliate against any sign of Golden Bear momentum. She scored her third goal of the game to give the Rams a 4-2 lead. The half came to an end with the Rams leading the Golden Bears, 5-2. KU opened the second half up with two straight goals by Madison Carlucci and Sarah Gabriele, respectively.
Gabriele finished the game as KU’s most productive player, scoring three goals and recording two assists against the Rams. Madison Carlucci and Makayla Bowman would also find the back of the net for the Golden Bears. Philadelphia’s Liz Mower would score one more goal for the Rams bringing her personal total to four goals.
Profile: Anthony Bullaro rises past trials for PSAC honors
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Track athlete credits friends for his success By Jennifer Mosley Contributing Writer Coming to KU his freshman year, Anthony Bullaro was set to be a wide receiver for the Golden Bears’ football team, with plans on being a sprinter/hurdler for the men’s track and field team later in
the spring. However, during a preseason football scrimmage, Bullaro took a nasty tackle which doctors and trainers later diagnosed as a torn ACL. After a successful surgery in November, Bullaro was told he had a decision to make. “I talked to my coach, my family and a few friends and asked what they thought I should do. Everyone said I would have better success in track if I commit to it. Giving up football was a tough
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decision, but in the long run it was a smarter and healthier choice.” So, after a year of rest and rehabilitation, Bullaro was finally cleared to run again, but yet again, something was holding him back. “Due to my injury I fell behind in work, which really took a toll on my grades. I made up all the work and things that were missed and in the end, I was a point shy of eligibility.” Bullaro decided that running
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unattached would be the best way to get back in shape and train for the next few years. He competed in three meets, running in the finals of all three, including one at a Division I meet that resulted in a win. With help from his friends, family and his girlfriend Alaina, he eventually earned his right to be called a Golden Bear track and field athlete. One year later, he’s a PSAC champion in the 60-meter hurdle and the holder of two school records. “I didn’t expect to be as successful as I am now. I expected to be average as a college athlete. Running decent times and getting okay grades are what were on my mind.” Bullaro was all smiles as he reminisced on the day of the Indoor PSAC finals. “It was a good feeling and very unexpected. All my teammates believed that I was going to win
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while I expected to take second or third. After I crossed the line, I didn’t even know I won until everyone started freaking out and coming at me.” As for the future, Bullaro plans on staying humble, breaking a few more records and brining a few more PSAC plaques back to his KU track family.
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Prediction: Conor McGregor to take belt in UFC 197 bout
Strong defense will steal lightweight title from Dos Anjos By Erin Byerly Contributing Writer In late 2015, Conor McGregor had a knockout win over Jose Aldo in UFC 194. He was victorious with a right-hand punch ending the match just as he had predicted earlier in the week. Will McGregor’s predictions come true for the upcoming lightweight championship bout? McGregor’s training, mind games and dedication to the sport will lead him to success as he steps up to fight current lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. McGregor has a history of trash talk that his critics claim to be
overconfidence. However, his strategic mind game breaks through his opponent’s concentration, which allows him to play out the match just as he says he will. As we saw with the undefeated fan favorite of 2013, Anderson Silva, overconfidence was his greatest downfall when he opened himself up to Chris Weidman’s left hook. McGregor will not make the same mistake. He can continue to use his Irish trash talk to his advantage but he must continue to use a strong defense while on the mat. In UFC 197, McGregor must stay on his feet. He could be in trouble if taken down since his opponent has a strong background of grappling. McGregor must rely on his reach advantage as the superior striker of the match. He will need
to fight smart, which he has a history of doing. Conor McGregor has released his prediction saying he will win by knockout in the first round. This is an ambitious claim for a featherweight champion who is fighting up to become a dual weight champion. The first round will be explosive and McGregor’s defense will be tested as Dos Anjos tries to take him down. In the second round, McGregor won’t wait around ending the match with a knockout strike. Solid defense will leave Conor McGregor as the first UFC champion to add a second title to his name.
Current UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor
Profile: Chris McMonagle embraces North Philly roots reputation Credits father for success on and off field
By Rob D’Emilio Jr. Assistant Sports Editor Despite hailing from northeast Philadelphia, Chris “McD” McMonagle doesn’t shy away from his roots, regardless of the bad reputation that precedes people from Philly. “I was born and raised in the Chalfont section of northeast Philly,” said McMonagle. “I wear where I’m from on my shoulder on and off the field.” When he’s on the field, McMonagle does indeed show that Philly attitude. He doesn’t avoid the tension and the heated exchanges; he embraces them in an effort to fuel his energy and to get to the ball carrier. Most importantly, he strives to bring a smile to the face of his biggest inspiration: his father. “My father had me playing sports at the club house down the street since I was four and I never stopped playing,” he said.
He is my biggest influence because he works really hard to make sure me and my siblings have the chance to do the things that interest us.” But his father wasn’t the only one who noticed Chris’athletic ability. His coaches at Archbishop Ryan High School had a lot to do with his Chris McMonagle football aptitude, molding him into the player he is for the Golden Bears. “They stayed on me constantly. They always made sure my grades were where they needed to be and they always wanted me to progress.” When asked why he thought his coaches hounded him as hard as they did, he said, “I think they probably saw something in me
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and didn’t want me to slack off from my work, both in class and on the practice field. They were big believers in me I think because of my size and my tackling ability.” McMonagle’s coaches back in high school seem to have not misplaced their trust in him – his 6’3” and 250lb frame helped KU www.kubears.com during their 2015 season. He tallied 30 tackles, 7.5 of them for losses, while also scoring 3.5 sacks. “Overall, I am happy about my performance this year. I played pretty well but there’s always room for improvement. As of right now, I’m just trying to get back into the gym and get better each day. I’m really hyped for next season.” The communications major has been trying to complete a comeback from an injury he suffered his during his freshman year. He says it is a true “blessing” that he was able to return. “During my freshman year at KU, I hurt my lower back and was done for the year. I took the next two seasons off and didn’t think I was playing again. My father and my cousin really pushed me to come back out and I did. I truly missed it,” said McMonagle.
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Profile: Jalen Nieves talks life before KU
Safety compares high school and college experiences By Ana Sottile Contributing Writer
“All gas. No brakes,” reflects KU football player, Jalen Nieves’ motto. He strives every day to overcome the challenges of being a student athlete. Jalen is a junior studying business management. He has been the starting safety on the football team for the past three years. Nieves grew up in Bensalem and attended Bensalem High School. “Bensalem High was a very diverse school,” he said. “I didn’t really like growing up in the Jalen Nieves area that I did, due to the crime that would occur around me.” Nieves did a lot in high school. He was involved in football, basketball, baseball, track and student government. “KU felt like home compared to all other colleges that I visited. It seemed simple and that made it feel like home,” he said. The football coaches were also a big part of Nieves’ decision to choose KU. The entire coaching staff was
nice and told him he could do big things for the team. He accepted a scholarship from KU and became a Golden Bear. He describes himself as very honest, quiet person growing up. Being a part of a team gives you camaraderie, which is like having another family. “I grew very close to my teammates, which allowed me to open up and be me,” he said. “I’ve gotten the opportunity to become friends with other student athletes that had similar schedules to what I did,” he said. He talked about how being a student and athlete is a struggle sometimes. “I barely get any time to myself. I always have something going on.” Nieves starts a typical day at www.kubears.com KU with 6 a.m. runs followed by lifting. When that is over, he goes right to classes and then has practice on the field for a couple of hours. Nieves grabs food quickly and then tries to get all his homework done. “By the time I am done with my homework I am ready for bed because before I know it, it is 6 a.m. and it’s time to do it all over again,” he said. Nieves claims his persistence is what keeps him on track.
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Profile: Fred Dukes IV follows father’s footsteps on hardwood KU student assistant coach pursues ultimate basketball dream By Jenna Baxter Contributing Writer For as long as Fred Dukes can recall, basketball has been a part of his life. Fred, or as some know him, “Slim” or “Freddie,” grew up in Pottstown, Pa. and has memories of playing many sports with his friends. He was on teams for baseball, lacrosse, soccer, football and basketball. Basketball became Fred’s
favorite sport while watching his dad coach the Cheney University men’s basketball team. Fred looks up to his dad as a role model and strives to be like him. “Watching my dad coach inspired me to stick with basketball and make it the main sport that I played,” he said. Even though he has had a basketball in his hand since he was five, it did not have a big impact on his life until he started playing for KU in 2013. He came to KU after graduating from the Community College of Philadelphia. At CCP, Dukes was a starting member of the basketball team
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and described his experience there as a good start to work on his game and become a better player. Fred came to KU knowing that he would be a member of the basketball team and describes it as a “learning experience.” In fall 2015, Fred was offered an assistant coaching position on the KU men’s basketball team. “It was a moment in time where I felt blessed and excited to start a new challenge in my life,” he said. Fred’s dream job is to be a coach for an NBA team, so he knew he had to take advantage of the opportunity that he was offered. He described his opportunity on the coaching staff as an amazing
experience, as he got to watch and help guide the team make it to the sweet 16 of the DII NCAA tournament. “I could never have imagined that I would be part of such an amazing team,” he said. “I am so thankful that I got the chance to work with them.” Dukes plans to use the knowledge he learned from working on the team this year in his future. “Grad school is my next step,” he said. “I won’t stop working until I reach my goal.” In the meantime, Dukes is focusing on graduating and enjoying the rest of spring semester that will soon come to an end.
KU tennis earns victory against Shippensburg, Bloomfield
Golden Bears earn first wins of season at Keystone Courts
matches before the win against Shippensburg. KU was unstoppable in singles competition against Shippensburg.
Alyssa Konas, Jessica Burns, Yasmeen Malik, Kara Urland, Vivki Norman and Jessica Caples all won their singles bouts.
Shippensburg was able to win two doubles matches for their only two victories. KU won the second flight. The victory was courtesy of
By Justin Sweitzer Sports Editor Both of KU’s tennis teams found victory at the Keystone Courts as March neared its end. The Lady Bears defeated the Shippensburg Raiders by a score of 7-2 on March 29 and the men’s squad defeated Bloomfield College in their final home match of the season at KU on March 30. The women’s win against the Raiders would signify their first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division win this season after losing their first PSAC matchup against West Chester three days prior. It was also the first win of the season for the Golden Bears as they had lost their previous eight
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KU’s Jessica Burns and Shadimon Navarro, who defeated the Raiders 8-4. The men’s win against Bloomfield the following day also ended the possibility of a winless season for the Golden Bears. Going into the match KU had 11 straight losses. The play of senior Rich Lichtenwalner led the Golden Bears past Bloomfield, as he and Filip Lagerqvist won their fourth straight match together, winning a doubles match at the second flight by a score of 8-3. Lichtenwalner also secured a victory in singles competition, winning a match at the fourth flight. Gabriel Nogara Souza and Joan Oliver Perez also contributed to the Golden Bear victory. They teamed up for a doubles win with a score of 9-8. Each also won a singles victory against the Bloomfield Bears.
Profile: Anna Behm reflects back on field hockey career
KU forward highlights her involvement in Kutztown community By Stacy Strauss Contributing Writer
Anna Behm, who likes to be called “Behm” by her family and friends, is a senior who studies sport management at KU. Anna grew up on a farm in Kutztown. Since she was born and raised in Kutztown, she was always able to come to KU to watch all the sporting events when she was in middle and high school. From there, Behm always knew that she wanted to play field hockey at KU. She loves it here because she gets to represent her hometown, but at a different level than interscholastic high school
sports. Behm got involved with sports because both of her parents were athletes. She was always at the park or school watching her siblings, which made her feel like it was natural for her to start playing sports. Behm started with T-ball as a little toddler and eventually got involved with softball, basketball and field hockey throughout middle and high school. Behm is currently an intern with USA Field Hockey as Anna Behm
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well as Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster. She is also a waitress at the Kutztown Fire Company. She is the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Her typical day at KU starts
with going to class, then to work, then more class, and then off to practice. Behm said that her schedule is relatively the same during both semesters, but during the fall semester she tends to travel more. Some Fridays are often devoted to traveling for a weekend game. All of her memories include her field hockey family. Since she is a college athlete, she doesn’t have much spare time, but when she does, she Courtesy of the Kutztown Athletics Twitter page enjoys being
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outside and working. When asked what word best describes her, she responded with “determined.” She said that because if there are tasks that she needs to do, whether it’s working to win a game or just simply something in the classroom, she’ll get it done. Behm also said that she’ll do whatever she has to do to win a certain game or complete a project. Her team or classmates can always count on her because of her determination to get the task done. Behm’s greatest achievement is being a two time All-American First Team and PSAC Player of the Year as well as a DII Honda Athlete of the Year Nominee. She said that she owes all of her success to her families, both on and off the field.
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Profile: Volleyball player Anna Conti finds home away from home at KU Setter names careerdefining game as most memorable moment By Stephanie Pancher Contributing Writer
KU’s Anna Conti began playing volleyball at age nine in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. In her elementary years, Conti played on a team with her older sister, Ellen, a team that her mother also coached. Conti loves to be challenged, which is why she played up a level so she could remain on her sister’s team. This competition improved her game year by year, and by the time she was in high school, her hard work made her a standout player. While playing in a tournament for her club volleyball team, KU’s coach spotted Conti and knew there was something special about her ability. She was recruited to play as a Golden Bear for the next four years, which began her next journey.
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One of her first obstacles was the 425-mile distance between Columbus and Kutztown. Growing up in a close-knit family, she relied on her parents and sisters for encouragement. She especially looked up to her father, who always pushed her to exceed anyone’s expectations. Her sister, Ellen, has also been an important role model, always reminding her to never compare herself to others, but to strive at being better than she was the day before. Conti’s ability to see the best in every situation and her involvement on campus helped her adjust
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to the move. She now sees KU as her home away from home. For the past three years, she has been a member of Kutztown Christian Fellowship and the American Marketing Association, a volunteer at GT Church and treasurer of the Student Advisory Committee. In addition to her busy agenda, Conti also works as a hostess at Folino Estate. It takes a passionate person to balance this busy lifestyle, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. As if she hasn’t accomplished enough, Conti currently holds the record for the third most sets in KU women’s volleyball history. She describes this record-beating day as one of the most memorable moments in her life. Her dad drove seven hours just to witness this achievement during her game on November 7, 2015. Rewarding moments like this remind Anna why all of her hard work is so worth it. Anna will be continuing her volleyball career at KU during the fall of 2016.
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Friday, April 8 vs. Mansfield (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Mansfield, Pa. Saturday, April 9 vs. Mansfield (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa. – North Campus Field Sunday, April 10 vs. Philadelphia (Doubleheader) @ 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – Philadelphia, Pa. Friday, April 15 vs. Shippensburg (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa. – North Campus Field Saturday, April 16 vs. Shippensburg (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Shippensburg, Pa. Tuesday, April 19 vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas @ 3:30 p.m. – Sparkill, NY Friday, April 22 vs. Bloomsburg (Doubleheader) 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Bloomsburg, Pa. Saturday, April 23 - Senior Day vs. Bloomsburg (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa. – North Campus Field Friday, April 29 vs. Millersville (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Kutztown, Pa. – North Campus Field Saturday, April 30 vs. Millersville (Doubleheader) @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - Millersville, Pa. Monday, May 2 vs. Albright @ 6:30 p.m. – Reading, Pa. – First Energy Stadium
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