3.4.10 / A&E
Music often draws powerful emotions from both the musicians and the listeners. In the case of Manchester Orchestra, take the usual amount of emotion on a scale of one to 10 and turn it up to 11.
1.19.10 / Misc.
Founders Hall. (File photo)
It’s the beginning of the new semester, and The Call would like to welcome everyone back. Good luck in the spring, Eagles!
12.13.09 / Video
Jer gets in the holiday spirit and calls on students to tell us their favorite things about the holidays.
12.8.09 / Opinion
In memory of Suzanne P-Jobb 11/1/1941 - 5/23/09
This past summer, the sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau suffered a loss. Our longtime adviser, sister and friend, Suzanne P-Jobb lost her battle with breast cancer and passed away. To us this was so sudden. More »
11.12.09 / Sports
Clarion basketball player, No. 1 Llyod Harrsion, a junior guard from Detroit, lays the ball up against the glass against a Kentucky defenseman in Friday’s game. (Megan Shewell / The Clarion Call)
The Clarion Golden Eagles men’s basketball team kicked off its season with an exhibition game last Friday night. More »
11.12.09 / A&E
Clarion University students practice a scene in preparation for the performances this weekend. (Courtesy photo / Jessica Elser)
Radio has been the faceless media … until now. The Clarion University theater department has not halted its efforts to put on unique and groundbreaking performances. The next performance actually consists of two radio plays, “The Water Engine” and “Mr. Happiness” by David Mamet. The two shows mesh the world of theater and radio, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for audience members and actors alike.
11.11.09 / Features
It was a historic day in German history. On Nov. 9, 1989, a wall that divided the city of Berlin since 1961 was tumbled. A presentation to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was held Nov. 9 at Clarion University. The program was organized by Dr. Eleanor ter Horst and the German Club. More »
11.5.09 / Opinion
Dear Editor-In-Chief,
I’m writing in response to the article about AAA Life Services and in response to Dr. Thomas Rourke’s letter from last week’s edition of The Call.
After reading his letter, I was not pleased with the implication that the Feminist Majority Foundation is “extremist” just because they opposed the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act. Considering the misleading title of the act, it is easy to paint the opposition as extremists in the same sense that it was easy to pain all opponents of the Patriot Act as extremists.
My understanding of an extremist is somebody whose views are far beyond the norm. The FMF is an organization of people who believe in equal rights and reproductive rights. None of the missions or principles outlined on their website could be described as “extremist.” More »
11.4.09 / Video
Jer asks students to show off their spooktacular costumes.
11.2.09 / News
The Siler Center’s annual Fall Walk parade through campus was held last Thursday. Clarion student Amanda Stockhausen was there to take these shots: More »
10.28.09 / News
Angela Kelly / The Clarion Call
7:32 PM An incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. tonight at Eagle Commons. Campus, Borough and State police have responded and are currently outside the scene. More details to come as they are confirmed. Also see our Twitter feed for constant updates.
8:15 PM The Call can confirm that a fight broke out inside Eagle Commons, escalating to an assault.
8:46 PM Still awaiting a statement from Clarion Campus Police.
10:20 PM Ron Wilshire holds a press conference for university media and other outlets.
More photos can be found after the break More »
10.23.09 / Video
Keeling’s diagnosed Jer with Halloween fever, as he asks students their favorite candy. Sure beats H1N1!
10.15.09 / Features
The Clarion Ninjas group combats in Gemmell every Wednesday night and welcomes anyone who wants to join the group. (Mackenzie Lenhart / The Clarion Call)
The stealthy night-stalking assassins known as ninja have been a part of Japanese culture throughout history. They practiced their art of ninjutsu and battled their Samurai counterparts. Many acknowledge the ninja as one of the most prodigious warriors in history. What those people don’t realize is the ninja have a connection to Clarion University.
That connection becomes clear about 9:30 p.m. when the fire alarm in Nair Hall starts wailing. The residents pour out the front doors and gather in the parking lot. Behind the line of students waiting to return from the cold night to their much warmer rooms, stands a group of people observing something not seen on many other campuses. Amidst the circle of students, some with other students on their shoulders to provide a better view and others with their cell phones recording the event, stand the members of the Clarion Ninja engaged in battle. More »
10.15.09 / Features
The memories made at Clarion University are still strong for the class of 1959. After 50 years, the ‘59 homecoming king and queen had no trouble recognizing each other across a room filled with about a hundred of their classmates at the 2009 Reunion Weekend in the President’s Residence. In gratitude and celebration of their affordable, high-quality education at Clarion the class of ‘59 endowed a scholarship to the Education Department. More »
10.8.09 / Opinion
Grade inflation is a detriment to students and the educational institutions that passively or overtly allow it to occur. Assigning higher grades to students is wrong, and the consequences of such unethical practice can be harsh for the students, universities and employers.
The genesis of grade inflation is unknown, but some researchers assert that grade inflation became most chic among college faculty in the early 1960s. Dr. Consolacion L. Fajardo, Professor of Accounting Programs-National University, reports that during the Vietnam War era, “…faculty members were reluctant to give low grades to male students because students who dropped out of school were candidates for enlisting in the wartime military service. Consequently, faculty members were encouraged to award students higher grades to avoid students from being drafted in the service.” More »
10.1.09 / A&E
There’s music out there that you should own. In a world filled with music, there is always going to be some music you don’t know. Well fortunately for you, you have me to recommend the best of it. Let’s get started, shall we? More »
10.1.09 / Opinion
Mike Ramsey / The Clarion Call
For more on this cartoon, check out Mike’s blog.
9.30.09 / Features
Students enjoy weather outside of the dorms
Students enjoy weather outside of the dorms
On-campus living is a way for students to make new friends, as well as to participate in the many different activities each residence hall has to offer. However, with every residence hall, there is a set of rules – and with every set of rules, there is a set of rule-breakers.
On-campus living is a way for students to make new friends, as well as to participate in the many different activities each residence hall has to offer. However, with every residence hall, there is a set of rules – and with every set of rules, there is a set of rule-breakers.
A guide to Clarion University’s judicial policies is created every year by the Office of University Affairs.
“Clarion students are expected to control their conduct according to the laws of society and their educational community,” as said in the guide.
By this, the university expects students to base their room activities on respect of their neighbors and peers. If students are charged with misconduct, they are subject to university discipline for offenses against the law or rules of the university.
Noise violations and alcohol consumption on Clarion’s dry campus are some of the more common issues addressed. An open container of alcohol or keeping a TV too loud after quiet hours can lead to documentation of the incident and other punishments.
“Depending on the type of violation,” said Matt Shaffer, coordinator of Judicial and Residential Education.
“A student will be required to meet with his or her graduate manager and take an online judicial educator module.”
Alcohol abuse is treated not only with a module, but also sometimes with an alcohol/drug workshop, created by Jim McGee, coordinator of Health Promotions in Keeling Health Center.
If alcohol-related problems persist, students are recommended to see a counselor of their choice who can influence their decision-making.
“It is rare that we recommend community service,” Shaffer said. “We feel it is an injustice to the community and the student if the student feels forced to do it. You should want to do that, not be sanctioned.”
However, in situations involving noise violations, resident assistants try to be consistent, but there are certain policies that need followed. If someone’s music is keeping his neighbors awake at night, the neighbor has every right to complain. Shaffer said students should be courteous of people around them.
“There are no more violations in the suites than there are in Wilkinson and Nair Hall,” he said. “It’s not out of line with the number of people there.”
Some freshmen have met with their graduate managers in regards to skipped mandatory meetings, and several noise violations have been reported. Shaffer said that everything is OK thus far.
9.25.09 / News
Dr. Laurie Miller / The Clarion Call
9.24.09 / News
Many businesses throughout Pittsburgh have closed for the duration of the G-20. (Mike Ramsey / The Clarion Call)
9.24.09 / Features
Every year around Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion University students pick up applications in hopes that they may be voted on to Clarion University’s homecoming court.
A voting station is set up in the Gemmell Student Complex where students can vote for the court members. Only 18 students can be elected, four from each class standing. More »
9.17.09 / A&E
By Sarah Bertram, contributor to The Call
Ride on a bus for three and a half hours, fill a stadium full of people, sleep on the bus ride back, and not get home until 2 a.m. in the morning. That sounds like the life of a rock star, but on September 11, that was the agenda for twenty-five plus Clarion students, as they traveled to Pittsburgh Post Gazette Pavilion for the Toby Keith concert sponored by the University Activities Board (UAB)
At 4:30 p.m. students boarded an Anderson bus and set off for what was to be a memorable night. The atmosphere on the bus was positive from the very beginning. Whether it was the group of boys in the back singing “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue”, or the radio playing every style of country music there is. It was clear that everyone, was anxious to get there. More »
9.17.09 / Opinion
“What was the best thing you did this summer?” More »
9.17.09 / Opinion
In the few years that I have been involved in the Clarion University Young Democrats here on campus, many things have come to my attention and I believe that it is time to put an end to this sentiment that has been directed at the group.
Over the past few years, we have heard many different things about the group that I am so proud to be a part of. We have heard that we are not patriotic, we do not support our troops, and we do not hold enough events in remembrance or in support of our troops, Sept. 11, 2001, etc. All of these things are completely false and extremely offensive. More »
4.16.09 / Photo Sets
4.16.09 / Opinion
Our View“There’s nothing to do in Clarion. This place is so boring.”
How many times have you heard that during your college career? Countless times, undoubtedly. Being situated in the middle-of-nowhere instead of in the heart of a thriving metropolis can have its ups and downs, but it seems like many students today don’t understand what it means to be resourceful and independent with their surroundings. More »
4.16.09 / Features
On April 13, the Students for Life organization set up a visual representation of the effects abortion has on the U.S. population. The faux graveyard is called The Cemetery of the Innocents. The display will continue to reside outside Gemmell Student Complex until Friday. The cemetery is made up of wooden markers, made to look like gravestones. Each of the grave markers represent 10 lives ended by abortion. According to the Students for Life, 3,315 lives are ended by abortion every day in the United States.
4.16.09 / Opinion
“What did the Easter Bunny bring you?” More »
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