3.4.10 / News

Room and board rates increase at Clarion

CLARION, PA., March 4 – Clarion University continues to rank as on of the least expensive universities for room and board in Pennsylvania.

On Thursday, Feb. 25 Clarion trustees met for a meeting and reached a decision that may affect the student body as a whole.

The trustees decided to increase room and board by approximately 4 percent more than the previous year. This increase will take effect next semester and continue within the upcoming year.

Harry Tripp, vice president for student and university affairs, requested approval for the new rates.

Tripp said,“We are required to operate these auxiliary services like the residence halls and dining halls on a self-sufficient basis.”

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2.25.10 / News

BiLo closes doors for good

Clarion's BiLo discount grocery store will close its doors to the public for good on March 13. (Caitlin McGill / The Clarion Call)

CLARION, PA., Feb. 25 – “Groceries are a necessity. Blowing the budget is not,” reads BiLo grocery store’s Web site.

For years now, the citizens of Clarion, Pa. have been relying on BiLo for all of their grocery, pharmacy, and bakery needs. However, on March 13, Clarion’s BiLo grocery store will close their doors for good.

BiLo has been one of the most commonly shopped at money saving grocery stores in the Clarion area. It has employed about 37 people – 26 being part-time employees.

The Penn Traffic Company was one of the leading food retailers in the eastern United States. BiLo was one of Penn Traffic’s retail food businesses. On Nov. 18, Penn Traffic filled for their third bankruptcy in 10 years. Eleven of the 79 BiLo stores in Pennsylvania will close. This includes not only the Clarion store, but stores in DuBois, Brookville, Saint Marys and three stores in Johnstown. A lot of independtly owned BiLos will close their doors, as well.

According to a press release released on Nov 18., Penn Traffic voluntarily filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to facilitate an orderly sale of assets while the company continued to operate its stores. More »

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2.25.10 / A&E

Clarion University to open RENT tonight

(Sean Montgomery / The Clarion Call)

Robert Levy, director of Clarion Univeristy’s production of “Rent,” is excited about tonight’s opening performance.

“The designers actors and I all went looking for a new approach to this.”

Levy, who is also chairman of the theatre department, said he didn’t want to produce a cookie-cutter show. The Broadway show, turned motion picture in 2005, leaves audiences with expectations.

“I mean, ever since the appearance of the movie, audiences expect a certain kind of Rent” said Levy. He said he decided on this musical in particular because it was available, popular, and perfect for the age group of Clarion. It’s a “hot show,” Levy said. More »

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2.25.10 / Opinion

Cartoon: Axe

Mike Ramsey / The Clarion Call

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2.25.10 / Sports

Wrestlers wrap with winning record

Steven Cressley wrestles against Lock Haven’s Derek Caldwell at 174 pounds, winning by decision 7-3. (Neal Henry / The Clarion Call)

With a dominating 33-9 win against Lock Haven Friday night, the Golden Eagles wrestling team finished the season with a record of 8-8 in dual meets and a 4-2 record in the Eastern Wrestling League. More »

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2.24.10 / Features

Clarion lets it all hang out in singing competition

An energetic, athletic routine by Dixon Jordan and a vocal performance by Tasha Eldridge helped the two students claim the titles in the second annual Mr. and Miss Brickhouse competition sponsored by NAACP at Clarion University.
The event was held Feb. 21 in Hart Chapel. More »

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2.18.10 / News

Thompson meets with students

(Courtesy photo / Rep. Glenn Thompson)

CLARION, PA., Feb. 18 -Republican Congressman, Glenn Thompson, visited Clarion University on Feb. 17 for a meet-and-greet with students and residents of the area.

At the meet-and-greet, he thanked students for attending; “I couldn’t be here without you. Clarion County is part of my family,” he said. The meet-and-greet is part of Thompson’s tour across the Fifth District of Pennsylvania, which he represents.

Thompson said, “If you’re going to do the job right, you have to know the people you’re working for.”

At the meet-and-greet, Thompson talked about his work regarding Pennsylvania dairy farmers, his opposition to the Interstate 80 toll and his ideas on health care reform.

In addition, there was also a question and answer portion from those who attended, as well as an announcement of his intent to be re-elected into the seat of congressman. More »

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2.17.10 / Features

Clarion Alum takes a look at IDL

The cases in stores that hold all the Apple iPods have to be created somewhere. That place is IDL Worldwide In-Store Solutions, a full service retail execution firm which provides consultation, design, engineering, fabrication and installation for brands and retailers.
IDL strives to help improve methods of selling product and enhance communications with customers in retail.

(Lamont Sinclair)

One of IDL Worldwide sayings for its company is “You cannot not communicate.” More »

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