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This week in history Feb. 1- 4

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As time moves forward in this fast-paced world of iPods, Wi-Fi internet and Smart Cars, some people often forget the old adage that “those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.” It’s time to hop in the time machine and take a look at This Week in History: Feb. 1 – Feb. 4 Feb. [...]

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Changes come to on-campus dining experience

No Comments 02 February 2012

In November 2011, Chartwells, the food supplier for Clarion University brought in a panel of people and conducted a “Roundtable” session to survey the student body about dining services. Chartwells did this to see how it could improve the dining experiences of the students and how the students liked their dining environment, food and options. [...]

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Top 10 Awesome Birthday Ideas

No Comments 02 February 2012

February means many things to people. For some, it’s the tail-end to the nightmare of winter, when the season gets in its final blows and tries to get everybody sick. For others, it means Valentine’s Day and sharing a holiday for someone they love, or just kind of like. For me, it means a momentous [...]

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Scholarship opportunities abound

No Comments 02 February 2012

The college experience is one of the most valued educational experiences any person can go through. However, as all students know this venture comes at a cost. Students who attend Clarion University as a full-time undergraduate students pay on average $4,414.29 per semester. The financial aid office offers a number of student scholarships to help [...]

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Creature Feature: Elves

No Comments 08 December 2011

Just in time for the Christmas season is a story on our favorite holiday goodies craftsmen and cookie manufacturers, elves. Elves originally come from Germanic folklore, where they were believed to be a race of divine beings blessed with magical powers which could be used for the benefit or harm of mankind. In Norse mythology, [...]

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Top 10 Movie Scrooges

No Comments 08 December 2011

Ah, time for Christmas, a time of celebration, meat trays, annoying songs, gaudy displays, unearthly high electrical bills, buying presents for friends and family who mooch off you the rest of the year and near-perpetual indigestion. There’s no reason to feel alone in your dread of the holiday seasons. There are a wide variety of [...]

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Student store offers 12 days of savings

No Comments 08 December 2011

The semester is coming to an end, and that means it’s time to take advantage of the sales going on at the bookstore. However, this year, it’s not a normal sale, it’s holiday-themed with extra savings for everyone who shops. Dec. 1, started the “12 Days of Christmas” sale at the bookstore with all greeting [...]

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Book buy back kicks off

No Comments 08 December 2011

The van is parked outside Wendy’s, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to sell back textbooks. According to Swoopthat’s website, textbooks make up to 26 percent of a four-year public college’s tuition, and for some students the cost of textbooks can be one of the biggest financial headaches of a college education. Finally, [...]

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Creature Feature: Robots

No Comments 01 December 2011

Generally, Creature Feature takes the opportunity to address mythical beasts, but this week, we take the time to look at the advances in a growing group of creatures that are taking the scene; robots, and all things associated. Robots have long been a fixture of much of science fiction lore, featured heavily in future societies [...]

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Top 10 Alternate snowman construction materials

No Comments 01 December 2011

Winter may be coming, but the snow seems to be not wanting to stay around too much. For those with a hankering to build themselves a snowman in a snow-void area, here are some amazing suggestions of snowman construction materials that could be found in your home or local marketplace. 10. Mud No, you can’t [...]

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University athlete earns bronze medal

No Comments 01 December 2011

Clarion freshman Kristin Day received a bronze medal at this year’s Trampoline World Age Competition. The competition was sponsored by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique and held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Day, a freshman diver on Clarion’s swim team, participated in the competition Nov. 24-27 during Thanksgiving break. This has been [...]

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Black Friday hits Main Street

No Comments 01 December 2011

The turkey was gone, and the leftovers were packed away in the fridge. It was time for the shopping event of the season to begin. Black Friday is a time to catch deals from all over and enjoy the chaotic nature of humankind. Black Friday in Clarion may be less hectic than what people expect. [...]

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Creature Feature: Goblinoids

No Comments 17 November 2011

Few mythological creatures are as diverse as goblins. The term can apply to a group of sub-races of mythical creature, including goblins, hobgoblins and gremlins. Goblins are said to grow up to 30 centimeters and are covered with a thick coat of black or gray hair. They are found wearing very dark colored clothes and [...]

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Pies

No Comments 17 November 2011

It’s that most wonderful time of the year where we all stuff our faces with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all sorts of other foods that will likely make us pass out from carb overload about 20 minutes after consumption. When enjoying this most bounteous of holidays, it’s important to remember to keep room for [...]

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Clarion Cares set for another year

No Comments 17 November 2011

A charity event called Clarion Cares will take place 6 p.m. Thursday in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room. Clarion Cares is funded by Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council. Desiree Fritz, a senior broadcast journalism major, created the event. Fritz said she wanted to organize the program to help unify the Clarion community. She said she wanted [...]

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Professor’s kids act in musical “Scrooge”

No Comments 17 November 2011

A performance of pure holiday cheer starts Nov. 17 with Clarion University’s “Scrooge,” a musical by Leslie Bricusse. When many think of “Scrooge” and “A Christmas Carol,” they think of Christmastime, musicals and family. Clarion’s own Dr. Jamie Phillips takes the association to another level. His kids Hannah, Benjamin Kade and Emily are all performing [...]

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Equestrian club gets back in the saddle

No Comments 17 November 2011

Due to miscommunication and organization, the Equestrian Club at Clarion University was disbanded; however, the Equestrian Team at Clarion University is still active and gaining members. The team has been at Clarion for the last five years, but has been struggling. The team has been mostly based out of the Venango Campus of Clarion University, [...]

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No Comments 10 November 2011

The Office of Social Equity sponsors Equity Week every November. The event spans a three-day period and includes a guest speaker, a roundtable presentation and an awards ceremony and dinner. Each year, Equity Week takes on a new theme to bring awareness and attention to problems involving students who may be facing discrimination. Jocelind Gant, [...]

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Clarion members honored for equity

No Comments 10 November 2011

The 17th Annual Equity Dinner and Awards Ceremony welcomed a packed Multi-Purpose Room Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Many of Clarion University’s Recognized Student Organizations as well as Clarion community affiliated organizations attended the dinner. The dinner’s Masters of Ceremonies were Student Relations Chair Jessica DeGennaro and Student Senator Andrew Moore. After the opening remarks Moore [...]

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Students attend Women’s Consortium

1 Comment 10 November 2011

On Friday, November 4, 2011 three women represented Clarion University at the Pennsylvania State Society of Higher Education Women’s Consortium Fall 2011 conference held at Easy Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Brittany Bender, Alizah Thornton and Elora Walsh experience sessions focusing on the theme of “Constructing, Deconstructing and Reconstructing Identities.” The first session titled “Constructing and [...]

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Documentary screening opens Equity Week

No Comments 10 November 2011

“Equity week,” sponsored by the Office of Social Equity and the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee, began the week at Clarion University with the theme “Building Communities of Inclusion and Empowerment.” The weeklong events kicked off on Monday, Nov. 7, with a screening of Joe Wilson’s Emmy-award winning documentary, “Out in the Silence.” It’s the [...]

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Top 10 Weird flavor combinations

No Comments 10 November 2011

As enjoyable as it is to sit down to a good meal, the same old plain combinations can get pretty dull after a while. Tried and true food pairings can get worn-out and tired if overused. Sometimes, it’s fun to recombine household staples in new and exciting ways to expand the palate. Here are some [...]

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V-Men help with abuse awareness

No Comments 03 November 2011

Clarion University students are all excited for the annual performance of Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues” set to be held this spring. Based on the name of play, many male students may be a bit thrown off from attending this performance. This year, in hopes of reaching a broader audience, the monologues will be expanding to [...]

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Creature Feature: Chimera

No Comments 03 November 2011

Many monsters are combinations of normal animals in strange, often terrifying new ways, but few do as interestingly as the chimera. The chimera of classical mythology is one of many creatures combining the identities of human and beast, or merging features of more than one animal, referring to a number of possible creatures. Chimera can [...]

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Top 10 Food-related injuries

No Comments 03 November 2011

Eating is an essential part of life, enjoyed by everyone. However, even this common daily activity can take a turn for the worst if not properly prepared for. Here are several ways how good food can go bad. 10. Choking Whenever you put something in your mouth, there’s a chance for airway obstruction. Get a [...]

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Flu season is coming

No Comments 03 November 2011

With winter on Halloween’s heels, and Thanksgiving right around the corner, flu season is getting ready to be thrown into full throttle. According to the Center For Disease Control, flu season begins to rise in December and peaks in February. Keeling Health Center at Clarion University is preparing for the flu season with vaccinations and [...]

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TOP 10 Classic creepy ghost stories

No Comments 20 October 2011

With All Hallow’s Eve drawing ever closer, it’s important to remember one of the most classic things to do with a night of goblins, ghouls and other terrors of the night; tell ghost stories. Here are some of my personal favorite tales of spirits from beyond the grave. 10. Bloody Mary Bloody Mary is a [...]

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Student Secular Alliance represents athiests, agnostic students

No Comments 20 October 2011

Coming to college, there are a lot of clubs from which to choose. A new club is coming to Clarion – the Secular Student Alliance. The group, founded in May 2000, is an organization for a network of more than 250 campus groups for atheist, agnostic and humanist students. According to the SSA Facebook page, [...]

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Halloween mixer to go all night

No Comments 20 October 2011

Halloween is closely approaching and with it, numerous parties and get-togethers on and off campus. The Dusk ‘till Dawn Halloween mixer will be held 10 p.m. Oct. 30 to 2 a.m. Oct. 31 in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room. The Black Student Union on campus is hosting the event and has been since 2007. Brandi Cox, [...]

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Maci Bookout speaks to students

5 Comments 20 October 2011

Approximately 500 people piled into the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room on Monday, Oct. 17 to listen to “Teen Mom” star Maci Bookout speak. Some people may not understand the importance of Bookout coming to Clarion, but according to Clarion’s University Activities Board, she’s been doing these lectures for three years and is impacting lives everywhere. “We [...]

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