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News

Clarion Borough Council struggles over winter break

No Comments 02 February 2012

CLARION, Pa. – With many students away from Clarion on their winter break, right down the road from campus things were heating up involving the Clarion Borough Council. During their Jan. 3 reorganizational meeting, two members of the council and the Clarion mayor resigned. Council members Jason Noto and Dr. Brenda Sanders Dédé and Mayor [...]

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Features

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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Features

Cross-country travelers stop in Clarion

No Comments 13 October 2011

Adventure lays only one step out of the door, but self-discovery and inspiration can lead one thousands of miles away from home. Edwin Bond, Michael Nelson and Eli Lepen left the world that was familiar to them in San Francisco, California on March 7 and took to the road by foot in hopes of reaching [...]

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News

Two Clarion professors publish over the summer

No Comments 05 October 2011

Clarion, Pa., – This summer two of Clarion’s professors, Patricia Kolencik and Jim Rose, published academic texts. Rose was featured in an artist vignette in “Viewpoints: Mathematical Perspective and Fractal Geometry in Art” by Marc Frantz and Annalisa Crannell. Kolencik wrote a book of her own with co-author Shelia Hillwig, titled “Encouraging Metacognition: Supporting Learners [...]

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Features

TOP 10 Reasons coming back to school doesn’t suck

No Comments 15 September 2011

Welcome back to another exciting year at Clarion University. With another year comes more opportunity, but also trials and tribulations that accompany daily life with other people. Here are some ways to make the year better than the one before. 10. Ch-ch-ch-changes It’s all begun anew, and you’re refreshed from a pleasant summer of relaxation. [...]

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President Whitney inaugurated as 16th president

No Comments 15 April 2011

Clarion University and the Pennsylvania State System Higher Education officially installed Karen M. Whitney as Clarion’s 16th president at the inauguration at Marwick-Boyd Auditorium on April 15. Clarion’s students, faculty and staff were joined by higher education delegates from institutions all over the state, congressional representatives and distinguished alumni in formally welcoming Whitney to the [...]

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News

Returning Clarion students affect community economy

Comments Off 03 February 2011

The arrival of Clarion’s more than 7,000 students doubles the town’s population. In 2009, Clarion was home to just over 5,000. The effects of the influx of students drive financial and economic changes in Clarion. Bryan Smith, Branch manager at PNC Bank on Main Street, said “Things always pick up at the beginning of a [...]

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News

Students learn true meaning of hazing

1 Comment 30 September 2010

CLARION, Pa. – Brian Crow gave Clarion University students a whole new look on the world of hazing and also self-motivation to make the right decisions. “No matter what they tell you, hazing is not a good thing” said Crow, who presented a program on hazing awareness Sept. 16 in Marwick Boyd Auditorium. Crow is [...]

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Clarion feels impact of plant closing

3 Comments 23 September 2010

CLARION, Pa. – It has been three months since the Owens-Illinois glass plant shut its doors to 420 Clarion employees. In July factory employees were left at a loss for words, incomes and livelihoods. The plant once ranked third amongst the local businesses which boast the most employees, and it was the foremost manufacturer. Historically, [...]

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Sports

Tennis Team falls to Westminster Titans

Comments Off 16 September 2010

The Golden Eagles tennis team dropped their first match of the season Tuesday at Westminster 8-1. Clarion (0-1) is looking to bounce back from a 4-7 record a season ago. Leading the Golden Eagles to their lone point was Jaclyn Metzger, Clarion’s No. 1 singles player. She defeated Alex Bailey in straight sets 6-1, 6-4.

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Sports

Schmader Wins in Style

Comments Off 16 September 2010

It was business as usual for Clarion University senior standout golfer Jared Schmader. The gifted athlete won the Hal Hansen Invitational held Sunday and Monday at Clarion Oaks Golf Course. In Schmader’s route to winning, he set a Clarion University record carding a seven-under par 65 in the first round. Even more remarkable was that [...]

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News

Clarion welcomes new president

Comments Off 16 September 2010

CLARION, Pa. – Clarion University’s new president has a clear idea of her primary roles. “I think a president is both leader and facilitator,” President Karen Whitney said. Whitney’s philosophy is one of listening and learning. “Right now I’m in, what I call, my ‘hitting the ground listening mode,’” Whitney said. This initial phase will [...]

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Opinion

Who really decides the outcome of a ball game?

Comments Off 04 March 2010

Many people will not understand what kind of question this is.  They will mostly likely say the players on the court decide the game. This is not always the case.  Sure, in many cases they do, but don’t count out the fans and officials.

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Opinion

Clarion should offer late-night dining choices

Comments Off 11 February 2010

Viewpoint I have never been bothered by Eagle Commons closing at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. I always got there before then and laughed at the kids who stood at the locked doors looking in on the last meal of the day. I was never one of those kids until this past weekend when my boyfriend [...]

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Features

Giving Haiti a helping hand

Comments Off 10 February 2010

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.

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Opinion

Sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau remember longtime adviser

1 Comment 08 December 2009

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.

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Arts & Entertainment

Students bring radio to the stage

Comments Off 12 November 2009

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 [...]

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Features

Scholarships come in different shapes and sizes

Comments Off 11 November 2009

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 [...]

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Features

Geography not apathy limits student vote

Comments Off 04 November 2009

Many people have had it drilled into their heads ever since they were little. In American culture class, another American culture class, an economics class and even a government class: the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is Election Day. Last year’s presidential election reached records for the amount of the young voters [...]

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Arts & Entertainment

Cultural performances deliver support

Comments Off 01 October 2009

On Sunday September, 27, The Clarion Community Choir and The Clarion Singers held a joint charity concert at the Clarion University and Community Cultural Night. The two choirs, along with other performers, meshed their talents and opened the doors at 7:30PM, accepting free-will offering donations, half of which go directly to benefit Clarion County Foster [...]

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Cartoon: H1N1

Opinion

Cartoon: H1N1

Comments Off 17 September 2009

For more on this cartoon, check out Mike Ramsey’s blog Drawn & Quartered.

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