3.3.10 / Features
Starting March 8, Clarion University will officially be on Spring Break. Most students at Clarion have been looking forward to this week since the beginning of the semester.
Students will be free of professors, lectures, homework and tests. It is a time of freedom and reward for working hard in the first half of the semester.
While some students decide to get away from Clarion during break, others plan to go home to rest and visit family, and some plan exciting getaways to faraway places.
There are many special places to visit on Spring Break according to TripAdvisor.com and HotelsbyCity.com. Adapted from these Web sites is a Top 10 Spring Break Destination list for college students. More »
3.3.10 / Features
It is common today to see people battling with addictions and negative behaviors. Shows like “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” and “The Biggest Loser are increasing the public’s knowledge about these situations.
Clarion University is lending a helping hand to those facing eating disorders. For the past month, Clarion University has been helping those facing depression and battling alcohol and drug addiction. More »
3.3.10 / Features
Students danced around the world this past weekend to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Clarion Dance Marathon was held in the Gemmell Multipurpose Room.
Krista Baselj, Clarion Dance Marathon president, said this year’s theme was “Dancing Around the World.”
Every hour a new theme dance was incorporated from a different country. More »
2.24.10 / Features
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 »
2.24.10 / Features
Dion Jordan spoke Tuesday for the National Society of Leadership and Success presentation delivering the message of leadership to a nationwide audience. Video came live from Chicago to the Gemmell Multipurpose Room as Dion Jordan gave inspiration to all those who listened. More »
2.17.10 / Features
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 »
2.17.10 / Features
Some students do not look forward to internships because many are unpaid. Clarion University can help students not only set up for an internship that pays, but it also gives students 15 hours of college credit. More »
2.17.10 / Features
Many college students face a serious dilemma when they move into their first apartment: What’s for dinner? No matter if students decide to cook or eat out, their habits are easy to recognize and are evident in universities around the country.
There are 10 top meals that people have eaten for years and that millions of students enjoy every day. The meal suggestions are adapted from those listed in “10 Affordable Meal Ideas for College Students,” an article posted at the Web site Educationportal.com, and “Top Five College Foods,” an article posted at hubpages.com. More »
2.10.10 / Features
Batman has the bat signal, Spiderman has his spidey senses, and even Inspector Gadget has people contacting him when lives are in jeopardy.
But Clarion University is no superhero, so how does it know when danger is near?
Clarion University has started using Eagle Alerts on campus as a way to let students and faculty know of life-threatening situations surrounding the area. More »
2.10.10 / Features
The Health Science Education Center on Main Street in Clarion looks out for people’s health around the community and the state, but now its wellbeing is in jeopardy.
The center is funded by the state Department of Health, and without funding it would be unable to operate. Nancy Falvo, director of the HSEC, explained that it will be closed March 26 if funding does not become available. More »
2.10.10 / Features
As a professor in the mathematics department at Clarion University, Dana Madison enjoys his time helping to educate and encourage students.
Along with the math homework and tests he hands out, there is also a historical and adventurous side to him.
During the summers, Madison spends his time in Alaska. He does a lot of back country climbing and glacier climbing while teaching at University of Alaska, Fairbanks. More »
2.10.10 / Features
After hearing about the earthquake in Haiti, a Southwestern Pennsylvania photographer decided to travel to the country.
Evan Sander, a photographer for The Daily Courier in Connellsville Pa., made the trip to learn more about the earthquake and the effects firsthand. More »
2.4.10 / Features
Students gather to listen to Brown’s race project and interview footage. (Justin Gmoser / The Clarion Call)
Racial or ethnical identification can be a sensitive issue.
Basketball “great” Michael Jordan once said, “I realize that I’m black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody’s wish.”
Michael James Brown poses questions about race and ethnicity in his Other Awareness Project. The writer and producer spoke on the subject Feb. 1 in Hart Chapel at Clarion University.
Brown, a writer and producer, said the major goal of his project is to end putting people into racial groups.
Brown explained his project is designed and created for the current generation of college students because they have the best combination of actual experience and resources to end the discussion concerning the so-called perpetual puzzle that is racism.
Brown traveled to cities in the United States, interviewing complete strangers about race.
He shot 15 hours of interview footage and did all the editing himself.
His project, which includes discussions with many different people all across the country, shows that there is no legal definition of what it means to be white or black. It concludes that it doesn’t make much sense to include racial classifications on most state and federal forms. More »
2.4.10 / Features
Jan. 22, marked the 37 anniversary of the Roe v. Wade court case.
16 Clarion University students celebrated the event by attending the National March for Life in Washington, DC.
Joined by thousands of other participants, they marched along Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building.
The students got the opportunity to attend the National Students for Life of America Conference, where they were given more information on the topic of abortion. They were told new ways of networking and to provide information across campus.
Women from the Silent No More Awareness Campaign gave inspirational speeches that reached out to those who may suffer or have suffered before from the affects post-abortion depression.
Both women and men gave participating marchers emotional and personal testimonies about their real-life struggles and healings.
“The whole experience was very emotional,” said Emily Mosher, who holds the Community Outreach chair in the Clarion Student’s for Life group.
“It was encouraging to hear the stories of healing after their hurt,” Mosher said.
The Student’s for Life group plans on marching again next year with hopes that even more students will want to attend.
“It is an awesome experience to be a part of something so huge,” said Amy Denison, Student’s for Life’s vice president.
March for Life is open to all forms of publics, whether they are pro-life or pro-choice. More »
2.4.10 / Features
John Battaglia Jr. discussed how students can access their “inner
Rockstar” during a presentation Wednesday sponsored by Clarion University activities committee.
“Inside you lies a Rockstar to be born, today,” Battaglia said. “You have to make a choice, Will you keep it locked up? Will you let it out?”
A graduate of Lousianna State University, Battaglia entered the field of his “dream” job. Working with celebrities such as Beyonce, Madonna and Usher, Battaglia was living his “dream.” More »
2.4.10 / Features
While feverishly texting your friend about that evening’s plans, you faintly hear someone calling your name. The voice becomes louder and more insistent and you finally glance up to find your professor staring you down with a displeasing look on his face.
You know they must have asked you a question, but you have no idea what it may have been. While you struggle to find an intelligent answer to the mystery question, your classmates begin to laugh. More »
12.10.09 / Features
When the holiday season comes around, most college students have a long winter break from classes, professors, tests and homework.
This break from classes and a regular school time routine can lead to different spending habits and, in some cases, students tend to spend more money than they originally wanted or intended to. More »
12.9.09 / Features
In a time when the media focuses on health and beauty, weight-watching college students have enough on their plates.
Between classes, sports, co-curriculars, clubs, homework and an attempted social life, most students eat what they can and exercise if they feel like it. More »
12.9.09 / Features
The Clarion University Planetarium presented “Season of Light,” a festive program based on the development of various holiday customs across the world. More »
12.5.09 / Features
With The Clarion Call gone from her life but not forgotten, former editor-in-chief Lindsay Grystar is beginning her new career, after being prepared through Clarion University. More »
12.3.09 / Features
The holiday season is all about giving. Gifts are a way to show relatives and friends that you care about them.
The same care and thoughtfulness can be extended to strangers. One way to do this is by giving the gift of life by donating blood to the local blood banks and the various blood drives that occur throughout the year. More »
12.3.09 / Features
Clarion University opens doors for its students more than other universities might.
Clarion offers days where future students may come in and take a tour of the major course of study– for almost every major that students may declare, there are classes and activities related to it. Clarion held “Mathematics Day” on Dec. 1. Students from all over, who were either considering mathematics as their major, or already declaring it as such, participated in a scheduled visit that included an overview of majors, interactions with current math majors and a tour. More »
12.3.09 / Features
College students looking to improve achievement and retention skills in class can now look no further than on their own computer.
Tegrity Campus is a Cloud-based Lecture Capture solution that has recently been proven to improve certian education aspects to aidstudents in satisfaction in an institution. More »
12.3.09 / Features
Drummer Don Bish returns to Clarion to speak of his experience in the music business. (Sean Montgomery/The Clarion Call)
For the first time in 20 years, Don Bish was on stage without a set a drumsticks.
The longtime musician and music businessman spoke to students Nov. 30 in Hart Chapel at Clarion University. Bish, a 1991 graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, started his career at the age of 15. More »
11.12.09 / Features, Photo Sets
Shawn Hoke, interim director of Campus Life at Clarion, before being shaved bald.
After a year of hard work, members of the Greek system finally got the reward they were looking for.
According to Shawn Hoke, interim director of Campus Life at Clarion, the challenge first started in the fall of 2008 when the average grade point average among the fraternities at Clarion was a 2.985. Hoke then announced that if they were able to bump their grade point average to a 3.0 he would shave his head. More »
11.11.09 / Features
The struggle to pay for school has increased as tuition costs continue to rise. The mayor of one nearby city, Pittsburgh, has even levying a 1 percent tax on tuition. Most students take out personal or Stafford loans, and some also receive financial aid.
What most students may not realize is that, in just the past year, Clarion has offered more than 700 applicants with endowed, annual and athletic scholarships. More »
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 »
11.11.09 / Features
Professional actor Fred Morsell performed “The Last Word on Race,” in front of a crowd of students, faculty and community members Nov. 10 at Hart Chapel. More »
11.11.09 / Features
Dr. Mark Lepore spoke Nov. 5 in upper level Gemmell about self-injury and dealing with self-injurers.
Self-injury is an increasing problem worldwide; it crosses all age, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, religious, racial and geographical lines. Lepore, Clarion University’s clinical coordinator for the Counseling Center, spoke about increasing awareness and information about what self-injury is and how to help people self injure. More »
11.4.09 / Features
The PASSHE alumni and friends China and Vietnam Cruise is scheduled to run until Monday, Nov. 9 at 11 p.m. This trip was offered to all Clarion system faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, students and community. More »
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