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Volume 54, Number 1 www. susqu.edu/crusader Friday, September 7, 2012 Housing taken to new heights Tips for students By Sydney Musser Staff writer about being safe Want to live on campus without purchasing a meal plan? En- tertain the idea of off-campus By Emily Gorge and location. While Public Safety’s main living while still having the Staff writer concern is campus safety, practicality of being on campus? As the new school year be- Rambo and Weirick empha- Want to enjoy the luxuries of a gins, Director of Public Safety sized that this responsibility is semi-private bathroom? There’s a Thomas Rambo and Assistant also shared by the individual. house for that. Director of Public Safety Don They offered several tips for The Liberty Alley townhous- Weirick encourage students how students can stay safe at es are no longer the only hous- to have fun but to stay safe. social functions. ing location to host all of these Both directors state that most 1. Attend functions with amenities. Joining the ranks are The Crusader/ Rachel Fink crises can be properly handled friends: Rambo suggested that the newly renovated 18th Street WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T GO HOME—18th Street Commons or avoided if students take a good rule is to leave with the Commons, found in the north- open to students and receive positive feedback. the appropriate, individual same group of friends with west corner of campus by Geis- inger Medical Center. Built for Our front doors open to the out- fortunate enough to snag one of precautions and are knowl- whom you arrived. Rambo three to four students, the houses side world, not another hallway,” these places.” edgeable about the campus said: “There is safety in num- include beds, desks, chairs, dress- senior and head resident of 18th So how different is life in the resources available. Public bers. If you leave with the ers, a living room, a full kitchen, Street Commons Molly Crouser Commons as opposed to more Safety has several major tools same group of people that a dining area and room for bike said. “It’s transitional living be- on-campus living? available to ensure campus came to the party, then you storage. cause you truly feel like you “There are a lot of differences, and individual emergency as- can feel secure about walk- While the construction is on- are living in an apartment as an actually,” Associate Director of sistance. ing home and also be able to going, the first phase has already adult.” Residence Life Erica Stephenson To ensure campus security, make sure your friends are been completed for the fall, and Resident Kenneth Schetroma said. “Unlike the majority of other Public Safety has evoked both safe as well.” students have moved in to its a senior, said: “I really feel like campus housing, the 18th Street personalized and campus- 2. Don’t drink excessively. halls. The four open and reno- I’m living on my own and not Commons is a townhouse struc- wide technological measures. 3. Don’t drink from com- vated residence halls, named after really worrying about having an ture which means that only a few 1. Public Safety Staff: Pub- mon containers: Rambo and famous cities, are: Granada, Hong RA. Personally, I love it here. Al- residents occupy each living unit. lic Safety staff is on duty via Weirick said that it can be dif- Kong, Jakarta and Kathmandu. though it is considered on-cam- They then have a tremendous foot and vehicle patrol 24/7. ficult to know whether or not “It’s a different experience pus housing, it doesn’t feel that amount more common space per 2. Close-Circuit TV Cam- the contents of the container from living in a residence hall. way. I’m really happy that I was Please see COMMONS page 2 eras: These cameras are in- hold substances other than stalled on every campus build- the drink. “Most of the time, ing. The cameras allow Public you can never know that you Scholarship gains famous funds Safety to send appropriate re- are drinking something other sources to an emergency. than alcohol until the symp- 3. Emergency Short Mes- toms start occurring well after Compiled by staff reports Amanda Simensky has received a $5,000 donation from Queen of sage Service (SMS) Texting: you’ve ingested the first drink. $3,000 from the Bitner Memorial Pop, Madonna. SMS allows Public Safety to More often than not, combi- “I did this mostly to honor the Scholarship the past two years. “I think it is really awesome send information to registered nations of drinks with other memory of Brandon Bitner,” said “At first it was sad in a way be- that someone influential in pop community member’s phones substances can be lethal,” Glen Retief, associate professor cause of what had to happen in culture has given money to the to alert them of a community Weirick said. of English and creative writing order for the scholarship to be cause of anti-bullying,” Simen- crisis and actions necessary to 4. Never leave a drink unat- and author. The Brandon E. Bit- set up,” said Simensky, “Now, it sky said. Madonna also showed a stay safe. Registration can be tended: Rambo said: “Again, ner Memorial Scholarship was means that his family are help- photo of Brandon during her con- completed through access to you can never know whether started about a year after 14-year- ing me fulfill the dream that he cert in Philadelphia last Tuesday the site below: https://www. someone has tampered with a old Brandon Bitner took his own wanted.” and gave Brandon’s mother tick- susqu.edu/webapps/sms/ drink. If you must set it down life due to anti-gay bullying. Ron Cohen, vice president ets to the concert. “I was excited alerts/ and leave it, be sure to dispose Retief contributed 100 percent for University Relations, said he but also very emotional because it 4. Emergency Siren: The of it and start again with a new of the proceeds from his paper- was involved with the start of the was Brandon’s dream to perform siren is another method used glass.” back book signing of “The Jack scholarship as soon as Brandon’s on stage,” said Simpson. to alert community members 5. Be a good bystander: Bank,” last April at Service 1st mother, Tammy Simpson, con- Last spring the music depart- of danger. The siren is gener- “This means that if someone Federal Credit Union in Sham- tacted the university. Brandon ment hosted an opera that raised ally used for weather-related is having complications due okin Dam and Cherry Alley Café was a member of the Community money to put toward the schol- scenarios. to a drug overdose, alcohol in Lewisburg where a gross profit orchestra and participated in les- arship. “It’s important because it 5. Sexual Harassment and poisoning, etc. that you do not ended to support the Memorial sons with the university. helps students fulfill their dreams Rape Prevention (SHARP): wait to call for help,” Rambo Scholarship. “The hope is that it will get big and a small part of it helps keep Rambo offers this class to any said. Weirick added: “Accord- “Brandon’s story and every- enough to fund a student or fund Brandon’s dream alive,” said student groups on campus that ing to Pennsylvania law, the thing that came out about it in more than one student for their Simpson, “I hope whoever gets want to learn skills to prevent bystander and the victim are the media following his death four years,” said Cohen, “We the scholarship goes on to do big sexual harassment and rape. immune to disciplinary reper- just connected with me and my would love to have a recipient things.” Interested groups should con- cussions if the bystander calls story,” Retief said. from each class.” Currently the tact Rambo to schedule a time Please see SAFETY page 2 Gabriele Keizer, Elizabeth Tropp and Senior recipient, and violinist, fund has about $25,000 including Spencer Allen contributed to this report News in Brief Weekend Weather Comedic hypnoist at Trax CCE sponsors blood drive Invisible Children Movie Trax is hosting comedic hyp- The Center for Civic Engage- Charlie’s, located in the lower notist Daniel James tonight at 8. ment is sponsoring a blood drive level of the Degenstein Campus His act will include audience par- on Sept. 12 through the American Center, is having a showing of ticipation. Red Cross. the SU Invisble Children movie Friday Saturday Sunday There will also be hot food for Students can sign up to give tomorrow night at 8. High: 86 High: 79 High: 74 everyone and wristbands will be blood all this week in the lower Tonight there will be a SAC Low: 68 Low: 60 Low: 54 provided for those who are over level of Degenstein campus cen- movie showing of Snow White the age of 21. All are welcome. ter. and the Huntsman at 8. Sunny Scattered Few Showers T-Storms Susquehanna University N Page 2 ews Friday, September 7, 2012 New Greek event makes a splash on campus By Rachel Jenkins than 100 years. According to Susquehanna’s website, about Staff writer 22 percent of the undergradu- Fall may be starting up, but ate population participate in Susquehanna students had no Greek life, a number Susque- problem hitting the pool on hanna is proud of. Susque- Thursday evening for Anchor hanna Greek members come Splash. together every year for ser- The events included a 4x50 vice events such as Anchor freestyle relay, dolphin race, Splash and work to contribute fraternity splash contest and thousands of hours of volun- inner tube race with paddles. teer work into the commu- Each event involved a team nity. Last year, the fraternities of four members from each and sororities of Susquehanna fraternity or sorority, with the contributed more than 4,000 exception of the fraternity hours of service. Along with splash contest, which had only service, students also raise an one member per fraternity. All exceptional amount of money students were invited to attend, that gets donated to several whether they were interested local organizations through- in supporting the great cause, out the school years. During seeing fraternity and sorority the 2011-12 academic year, The Crusader/ Rachel Fink members play in the pool, or students in Greek life raised POOL KIDS ON THE BLOCK—TKE frater- watching out of curiosity. An- about $24,000 for charities nity brothers, from left to right: Ed Kent, Tyler chor Splash also provided an throughout Pennsylvania and Benedetto and Bobby Reis, enjoying the An- opportunity for first year stu- the country. This event was for chor Splash event, with all donations going dents to experience Greek life. Camp Energy, a place for ado- toward Camp Energy, a place determined to Gabrielle Malick, sophomore, lescents to improve their health spread the word of leading a healthy life and participated in two of the three and lose weight. staying healthy as well. events: the relay and the dol- First year students on cam- phin race. pus have not had much of an When incoming students pic- “From speaking to upper- are great networking possibili- “It was really fun to see the opportunity to get to know the ture “Greek life” in their minds, classmen, it seems like there’s ties,” Keenan added. Greeks come out and get in- Greek life at Susquehanna yet. a variety of images, both good no hazing here, and it doesn’t “I think [fraternities and volved for a good cause,” Ma- Anchor Splash was one way and bad, may possibly come seem to be an issue,” she said. sororities] have a strong sense lick said. for first year students to be in- to mind. Freshman Jacqueline “I know I want to get involved of community and service and Greek life has been a tradi- troduced to all that the fraterni- Keenan was surprised by what in Greek life because it pro- they get really involved on tion at Susquehanna for more ties and sororities have to offer. she heard from upperclassmen vides an opportunity to experi- campus,” freshman Madison when she arrived on campus. ence something new and there Summers said. SAFETY: New and improved on campus COMMONS: A Continued from page 1 new place for all Safety and YOU for help. The same goes for a victim that makes the call for their own students to enjoy sake.” 6. If you must leave the social event alone: Call Public Safety for 1. Don’t walk alone an escort or call friends and tell them Continued from page 1 the route you will be taking home. 2. Don’t be afraid to ask for an escort resident, just as you would if you didn’t live Weirick said, “The latter statement is on a college campus. Additionally, the décor good advice to follow, as your friends of the spaces, including paint colors, furniture will be able to give Public Safety a 3. Use the Blue Light system fabric and even light fixtures, is meant to feel general idea of where to look for you residential and even urban as opposed to the in case there is trouble.” 4. Know what you are drinking institutional feel you get in residence halls in 7. Always follow instinct: Weirick general.” said, “If you feel unsure about the Originally a low-income housing com- safety of a situation, your gut reac- 5. Have Public Safety on Speed Dial plex, the halls were bought and refurbished tion is generally accurate, so the best by Susquehanna last year. They can now hold thing to do is find your friends and 570 - 372- 4444 nearly 300 students. leave immediately.” “I think that 18th Street Commons is a great Individual measures also include option for two different kinds of students,” Ste- utilizing campus resources when necessary. It allows the officers to pinpoint a cords is automatically sent to the phenson said. “The first group would be those 1. Public Safety Escorts: Whether student’s location and send help im- Public Safety dispatch office. that are looking for the feel of living in a more it involves driving or walking stu- mediately. There are currently six 3. The dispatcher on duty can use ‘adult’ living environment. The second group dents to locations, escorts will take Blue Light locations on Susque- the data from the footage and audio of students that will benefit from having this op- students from: hanna’s campus: Admissions park- to send officers to the location of tion is those that are looking to save money since a. Campus to nearby off-campus ing lot,Geisinger Medical Center needed service. they can cook for themselves. In terms of cons, locations (the Health Center), First-Year Stu- Weirick said: “When the app is I would say that living in small housing units b. Off-campus to campus locations dent Parking Lot, Trax, Rugby Field in use, it acts as a GPS and allows rather than larger, traditional-style halls can get c. Campus to campus locations (next to Sassafras Complex), Behind Public Safety to accurately find the a bit quiet and isolated. For some students, this 2. Traxportation: Traxportation is the Blough-Weis Library (facing the user’s phone. The GPS tracking de- may be a drawback, but I feel confident that the a free weekend shuttle service avail- President’s House) vice is handy in that, if the user and residents and staff living there will build a com- able to students. The shuttle leaves Public Safety is currently working their friends are incapacitated, Public munity that feels lively and inclusive.” Trax at 9:00 p.m. and stops at various on installing EmergenSee technol- Safety officers do not need to text. “All I see are benefits. We’re in a great loca- campus locations until the end of the ogy. It is a powerful personal security It is accurate within 8-10 feet of the tion,” Schetroma added. “Campus is only across Trax event. system app that can be downloaded phone’s location.” The GPS is only the street and we aren’t too far from our buddies 3. Borough Police: Selinsgrove for free onto smart phones and tablets activated when the app is engaged. If who live off-campus. We also have a lot of staff Borough Police patrol campus during from iTunes, Android market or the the user is able to text, Public Safety support here. Jose Sanchez and Coach Hoover, the evenings and are on-call in case EmergenSee website (emergenseeu. officers can continually communicate the women’s soccer head coach, live here and of an emergency. com). with them to send help. The texting have opened their doors to us if we ever need 4. Phones: The exterior of each As the EmergenSee website il- can be done privately, as the phone or help.” public building on campus contains lustrates, the app can turn the smart tablet does not emit sound when an Staff and residents alike seem to share a a phone that can be used to contact phone into a recording device. incoming or outgoing text is received sense of optimism for the future of the Com- Public Safety in case of an emergen- How it Works: or sent. mons and its inhabitants. cy. 1. When the user launches the For more information on this, “Our main goal as a staff this year is to pro- 5. Blue Light System: The Blue app and hits the “record” button, the check the Office of First-Year Pro- vide a neighborhood community that shares val- Light system is a student’s direct phone automatically records the foot- grams’ 2012 Fall Orientation Packet ues such as respect and camaraderie,” Crouser link to the Public Safety dispatch age that is fed through the camera. to see what other function the appli- said. “We want it to feel like you could hang office and all Public Safety officers. 2. The information the phone re- cation can do. out at your neighbor’s house, as if it were a real neighborhood.” www.susqu.edu/crusader University Update Page 3 Friday, September 7, 2012 The Crusader P S b Bulletins Policy ublic afety lotter The Crusader would like to The purpose of The Cru- recognize Emily Gorge as its Student assulted on campus by male sader’s University Update staff member of the week for Published weekly page is to provide informa- On Aug. 25, a female student was grabbed from behind her article about Public Saftey Susquehanna University tion of value to our readers. in the Sept. 7 edition. while walking between Hassinger Hall and Garrett Sports 1858 Weber Way Any information submitted The Crusader meets on Tues- Complex between 11 and 11:30 p.m. While being grabbed, Campus Center Activities Box #18 for publication should be days at 6 p.m. in the Shearer the student kicked the suspect, who then struck the student. 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Any bulletin Editorial Board The Panhellenic Council Mysterious odor reported in Hassinger that The Crusader believes may contain inappropriate will be having an open house On Aug. 27, Public Saftey was called to Hassinger Hall at material—such as sexual and introduction to recruitment 1:15 p.m. for suspicious odors. Public Saftey conducted an innuendoes, inside jokes session on Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. on investigation and suspected marijuana was recovered from Editor in chief and drug or alcohol refer- Degenstein Lawn. the student’s room. Gabriele Keizer ences—will be omitted All women who are plan- from publication. ning to go through fall recruit- TKE of the Week Please e-mail submis- ment and others who are inter- Managing Editor of sions directly to The Cru- ested in learning about sorority This week’s “TKE of the Week” is Tyler Benedetto for orga- sader with the word “bul- life are invited to come. They nizing the successful TKE sponsored event event at Trax this past Content letin” in the subject line. will be playing volleyball, weekend. Elizabeth Tropp Include both a daytime and serving lemonade and handing evening phone number, as out important recruitment in- Traxportation Active Minds applicable, where the bulle- formation. tin’s author can be reached Traxportation is a free shuttle Active Minds will be holding Managing Editor of Design If you have any questions, should any questions arise. service around campus and the an interest meeting on Sept. 13 Emily Peiffer you can email Katie Sutton or If the accuracy of any mate- immediate downtown area of at 5 p.m. in Mellon Lounge near Jackie Lewis. rial is in question and can- Selinsgrove sponsored by Stu- Java City. They will be talk- not be verified, it will not be SU Improv dent Government Association ing about the chapter and what News Editor published. and Trax. they’re semester plans will be. 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Campus Center, Seibert, ZTA ing its first fall “snowball” fight Madison Clark rected to the assistant news If you have any questions, House, David Street, Post Of- today at 4:30 p.m. on Degen- editor. you can email Matthew Begbie. fice, and Trax. stein Lawn. This service is brought to If you have any questions, Living & Arts Editor you by your Student Govern- you can contact Annie Larkin. SGA SAC ment Association and Trax. Matthew Derrick Asst. Living & Sterling Circle K Arts Editor Mekishana Pierre Sterling Communications, a Circle K, a service organiza- Update Update student run PR firm, meets ev- tion committed to doing volun- ery Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Ap- teer work both on and off cam- felbaum Hall 318. pus, meets every Sunday at 8 Sports Editor If you have any questions you p.m. in the Conference Room in Anthony Mitchell —Congratulations —Snoop Dogg can contact Laura Baumann. the lower level of Deg. Anyone Asst. Sports Editor is interested in service is wel- to the newly elected (Snoop Lion) will be George Thompson come to come out to the meet- senators and Class headlining the fall Variance ings. of 2016 officers. concert on Oct. 5. Tickets will be going There will be a Variance info Long Reach Photography Editor session on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in — Class of 2013: on sale online; $20 Katie Auchenbach Mellon Lounge talking aout the Long Reach Productions R. Wise, U. Cash, K. for Susquehanna magazine’s goals and theme for will be holding its first meet- Asst. Photography Editor Rachel Fink Sutton, K. Leonhardt, students and $30 for the upcoming issue. Any and all ing of the year in the lobby of students curious about Variance Seibert Hall. All students are S. Saltzman, J. New- non-Susquehanna magazine are invited to come. invivted to come. ell and C. Yates students. If you have any questions, If you have any questions, Business Manager you can email Katherine Hu- you can contact Matthew Mac- Cole McClarren — Class of 2014: — Annual Vera nold. Naughton. S. Culin, D. Radley, Bradley Bingo will be Hearts for SIFE Meeting D. Saunders, D. on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Advisor Homeless Ditty, L. Petrill, K. in Charlie’s Coffee- Students in Free Enterprise Dr. Catherine Hastings Reed, K. Sherman house. There will be a poverty sim- (SIFE) meet every Wednesday ulation on Oct. 19 in the Meet- at 9:30 p.m. in Apfelbaum Hall ing Rooms. This event will 318. All majors are welcome to — Class of 2015: —Students can sign include real life simulations come. Letter Policy M. Clark, B. Renna, up to attend the of what it might feel like to be If you have any questions The Crusader will attempt to D. Butler, E. Fortier, Philadelphia Bus homeless, a showing of a doc- you can contect Brett Moyer, at publish all letters to the editor. 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If Connolly dium, transportation please contact Becky Tren- eryone is inviited. an author wishes to remain anony- and a cheesesteak holme, president of Hearts for mous, he or she must make a special If you have questions, please sandwich. Homeless. email [email protected]. request to the editor in chief. www.susqu.edu/crusader Forum Page 4 Friday, September 7, 2012 Editorial Chaplain’s Corner Sage Advice By Rev. Mark Wm. Radecke Editor reflects By Sage Hess In her book “Big Questions, Worthy Dreams,” Sha- ron Daloz Parks defines faith as “the matrix of meaning Columnist on changing that human beings construct, negotiate, disassemble and reconstruct throughout their lives as they seek to make Oh, first weekend back. sense of the world, their lives, their relationships with Decisions both good and bad. By Jazmine Salach others and God.” At least Frankie was there. News editor Faith as the construction of meaning rings true to me. For some of us, the stories, myths, symbols, rituals and This is my tribute to the first weekend back It is only week two, yet I feel practices of the religious traditions to which we belong pro- like I’ve been here for months. and all of the exciting and fulfilling events foundly influence our process of constructing meaning. This is what I’ve heard lately from that went on. Trapezes, Frankie Muniz and a Our communities of faith provide resources and men- many of my upperclassmen friends. tors that offer us guidance as we seek to make sense of the football game: what could really be better? Before classes started, I was an O- world, our lives, our relationships and God. Sure, the character of Malcolm (agent Team leader, and can I tell you how Some of us construct meaning without reference to reli- Cody Banks) is kind of a jerk, maybe he strange it was? All I could do was try gious traditions or communities. That does not mean, how- just isn’t over Hilary Duff. Can you blame to recall my thoughts from those ear- ever, that such people are devoid of faith. ly mornings and scary days. It was him they basically saved the world together. Many similarly seek to make sense of the things men- impossible to do. Regardless, the moral of the story is that we tioned above, constructing meaningful lives and relation- Susquehanna truly has become all make both terrific and incredibly horrible ships guided (or not) by a diverse array of mentors and re- my home away from home. I remem- sources. decisions. ber myself as a freshman, and how One of the tasks of a university is to introduce students Whether it be stalking Frankie Muniz or much I’ve changed since then. I used to the many and various ways that people have, throughout going a little too hard at Trax, just live your to think that I’d found myself during history and around the world, sought to make sense and con- lives with a little Sage in mind. Let life take high school, that my transformation struct meaning. was over. Once I hit college, though, you where it does, and live your life with no In that sense of the term, we seek to help all students and stepped foot on this campus, I regrets. become people of faith. realized that I change every day. I credit these changes to four aspects of college life. One is the class- 2012 Presidential Opinions es I take. Each class expands my mind, and maybe it’s just the nerd in me, but I have acquired a new way Thoughts on GOP Democratic views of thinking from the various classes I’ve taken. Many of these classes are ones I would have never taken, and I couldn’t be happier. Without taking By Christine Guaragno By Sarah Gingerich classes like Everyday Ethics, Politi- Contributing writer Contributing writer cal Communication and Bioethics, I would still have a one-track mind Dear Republicans, Dear Democrats, and not be as knowledgeable about I am a first-year creative writing student lost in the midst of I feel that I should point out that this is the first election I current events today. political angst. How do we survive on a liberal arts campus? will spend in a swing state. I am from Maryland, where the The second I credit my changes Finding a Republican here is rarer than finding decent food in common knowledge about Barack Obama is that he created a to are the clubs and organizations I Deg. health care law that prevents insurance companies from dis- am involved in. Here’s the thing: I’m If you are new to the “political scene,” here’s a crash course. criminating against people with disabilities, repealed “Don’t more than just a sorority girl because The GOP is trying to elect Mitt Romney, a rich, white, old guy ask, don’t tell,” and signed the Lilly Ledbetter Act in order I’m also the newspaper geek and the with a plan. Here’s the zinger, his Vice President Paul Ryan is a to combat the pay discrimination American women still face. rugby chick, and I’m also the on-air Congressman from Wisconsin and is just handsome enough to Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have cut taxes for DJ and the study buddy. I can be be relevant. Both men, despite aforementioned stereotypes have small businesses and middle-class families and have worked the librarian or the advocate for St. created a catchy slogan and a plan to get our country, literally, to increase the amount of scholarships and financial aid avail- Jude’s, and I am the academic nerd working again. It’s not that we Republicans have an issue with and the bookworm. I’m the crazy O- change, we just are not seeing the right “kind” of change, and we able to college students. I lived in a liberal bubble, and it was Team leader and the LeaderShaper. would like to see the current “change” right out of office. boring. The thing about Pennsylvania is that here, campaign- Each have made me tougher, louder, The Republican National Convention (RNC) was full of ing matters. Support for one party or another is not guaranteed. smarter, more open-minded and an emotionally charged sound-bites that left me rooting for the best Whether you are new to political discussion or not, there all-around better person. comb-over. If you too were feeling the Republican love, don’t are a fascinating couple of months ahead. Debate! There are The third, of course, are the re- forget to send in your absentee ballot. certainly many more interesting attack ads here. lationships and friendships I’ve es- Sincerely, “Believing in America” Sincerly, Swing State Liberal tablished. I see that each one of my Hair gives writer unique cultural identity friends is beautiful in a special way, and I love them all dearly. Some of my friends push me past my limits, some inspire me, some make me By Kimberly Bowman but the process of doing it is where it my mom and aunts would describe it. question my opinions and thoughts. gets complicated. I’ve never braided hair Transitioning is referred to as a jour- Contributing writer Even those I’ve lost have helped me; before but I’ve had my hair done many ney because it is a physical and psycho- I’ve grown stronger, I have a back- Being an African-American woman times, and it’s not an in-and-out thing. logical process for women that do it. You bone, I realize that my happiness is attending a predominately white private The longest it’s taken for me to get aren’t just changing your hair but also worth something. I thank all those school, you can only imagine how often my hair braided is 12-13 hours, and those how you and other people see and know who have affected me over these people stop me and ask about my hair. were micro braids which are smaller you in a way. Kind of like the saying, past two years, and I am looking for- How do you get your hair like that? Does and take longer to do. But the time, and “new hair, new me.” For me, my journey ward to my next two. that hurt? How long does that stay in? price, depends more on the style that you was more about becoming more com- Lastly, I credit my changes to my- Does it fall out? What does your real hair choose. If you are getting a bun with big fortable with myself. self. The only advice I can give to look like? Can I touch it? braids tied together, that could take 45 I grew up a very insecure and con- anyone is the fact that you’ve got to Since I’ve been at Susquehanna, I’ve minutes to an hour. So for those who ask: fused girl and it was important for me let yourself change. If I wasn’t will- had at least six hairstyles: braided short Can I get my hair done like that? Yes, you to do this because I didn’t want to be ing to change myself, I would be bob, long twists, micro braids, an afro, a can get your hair done like this, just bring that insecure girl for the rest of my life. the same person I was almost three haircut, and now my real hair. It’s really a book to read and a few magazines. Stripping myself of my hair was liberat- years ago. Some days I laugh and hard to try to explain the different styles Transitioning (going natural) is coming because I could really see myself and some I cry, but it is all worth it in and how our (African-American women) pletely different from getting your hair how beautiful my eyes were, how strong the end because I know I’m growing hair can be styled so differently. braided because, in this case, you are my cheekbones are, how lovely my skin into me, and that is perfectly fine. Most of the styles that you see, such dealing with your actual hair. Transi- is. The more and more my hair grew, the Without this open mind, I would be as the braided styles, on African-Amer- tioning is the journey of moving from more and more I grew as a person and so lost and stuck. ican women are brought to life with the relaxed hair to natural hair. Natural hair did my confidence level. The editorials of The Crusader re- help of braiding hair, or weave and/or is what it sounds like; it’s your hair in its I’m sure that this information won’t flect the views of individual mem- tracks. Basically, all that is done is that natural state. For African-Americans, it’s put an end to all the never-ending ques- bers of the editorial board. They do the braided hair is added to your real hair. when our hair is “nappy,” or coarse, and tions that people may have about Afri- not necessarily reflect the views of It’s braided to your real hair in whatever it’s very tightly curled, like an afro. can-American hair, but hopefully I’ve the entire editorial board or of the style you want. Think of it as extensions, Relaxed hair is what it sounds like as opened a door for there to be a more university. The content of the Fo- it’s extending your hair and altering your well, it’s relaxed! Your natural, coarse grounded conversation on the topic. Just rum page is the responsibility of the editor in chief and the Forum editor. appearance and your hair from its natural hair is given a relaxer, or perm, which remember, you can look but DON’T state. The concept itself is very simple, makes it straight and it “lays down,” as TOUCH! www.susqu.edu/crusader L & A iving rts Page 5 Friday, September 7, 2012 Fall Frenzy in the Middle Kingsfoil Ducky and Have any the Vintage Q: crazy fan stories that stand Have any Q: out? crazy fan sto- Frankie: ries that stand A: I got bit. Bit out? on my shoul- ‘Ducky’: A: der, like really Logan’s fan hard, like drew blood. She just broke, like grabbed my wallet in my his actual fan. back pocket to try and see Greg: He has a hurricane my license and I tried to forest industrial like fan, avoid that from happening cause it gets hot on stage and she bit me. being a drummer. Jordan: and then we Ducky: The air condi- ran. We all ran. They were tioning in the van doesn’t chasing us for about a half work so we would use that mile. before it broke .But as far as Main drive people, all of the fans have Q: and motive to been cool. Really chill. continue mak- Main drive ing music? Q: and motive to The Crusader/ Rachel Fink and Karen Goltz continue mak- Jordan: It’s A: ROCKING IN THE SCHOOL YEAR— “Some- ing music? a lot of things one even said that [Susquehanna is] our sec- for me. Theres ond home, and we agree,” said Kingsfoil main Ducky: I nothing better A: singer Jordan Davis when referencing to play- feel I can speak than being able ing at Susquehanna for a third time. On Sept. for all of us. to write and play a song for 1, Student Activities Committee hosted their We all just like me. Theres nothing more annual Fall Frenzy on Smith Lawn to welcome playing music; fulfilling ever. That will al- students back to campus, Kingsfoil’s home we enjoy the whole process ways make me want to do away home. The eventful weekend included of it and just hanging out; it. But also just the fans. performances by the band Kingsfoil, whose just rockin’ and having a re- More and more fans get- members include: Jordan, Tristian, Tim and ally high energy show and ting into the music. And Frankie, and the band Ducky and the Vintage, having a good time. There’s then obviously the guys, whose members include: Mike, Ducky, Greg nothing like it. It’s just a they’re inspiring to me to. and Logan. SAC also sponsored a trapeze for rush. Its just a mixture of all of students. Aramark provided a free picnic in those for me. place of dinner. The Crusader/Brooke Renna Speaker offers social media constitution Local trio performs, serves up jazzy treats By Mekishana Pierre was the story of Khaled Saeed, they can find it. Aside from laws in a 28-year-old Egyptian who was Maryland and Illinois, there are no Asst. Living & Arts editor beaten to death on June 6, 2010 laws preventing employers from By Amanda Vivacqua “The responsibility of an in- after posting a video of two po- asking for social media logins. An- ternet citizen is more than what licemen sharing the spoils of drews said more than “75 percent Contributing w....................... you post about yourself; it’s what a drug bust on Facebook. The of employers have departments “When we sat down to practice you post about other people,” said brutal death sparked an online committed to looking up potential for tonight’s performance,” Phil Juris Doctor Lori Andrews, guest revolution which became known employees’ online profiles before Haynes began from behind his speaker for the 2012-13 Common as the Egyptian Revolution. The they make a decision.” drum set, “we felt as though we Reading lecture on Thursday protest spanned multiple media In order to stop invasions of were all on a very similar wave- night in Weber Chapel. including social networks such privacy, Andrews proposes a length.” The audience could feel According to Andrews’ as Twitter, Youtube, and resorted social network constitution. She the connection between Haynes speech, “How Facebook and to street protests and using satel- discussed five of the 10 amend- and his jazz trio when they first Twitter are Redefining Freedom lite phones when former presi- ments; the right to connect and stepped foot on the stage. and Responsibility,” social net- dent Hosni Mubarak shut down freedom of expression, the right Phil Haynes and the No Fast works have drastically minimized the internet. Mubarak resigned to freedom of association, the Food made their Susquehanna our privacy on the internet. from his position as president on right to privacy, the right to pri- debut on Sept. 4 in Stretansky Andrews is a Chicago-based Feb. 11, 2011 and the Egyptians vacy of place and information, Concert Hall. The Crusader/ Amanda Vivacqua lawyer, professor of law at Illinois expressed their gratitude to Face- and the right to a fair trial. The “The concert was great,” se- GOOD TASTE— Phil Haynes Institute of Technology Chicago- book for their accomplishment. constitution stresses the im- nior Jake Stamatis said. “I never and the No Fast Food perform- Kent College of Law and Direc- This is one movement that portance of allowing people to listen to jazz music, but I was re- ing during Tuesday’s show. tor of IIT’s Institute for Science, found its inception on the Face- protect their personal life and ally into this. These guys were a Law and Technology. In her book book world. “With over 900 prohibit the ability to use the in- crashes, it was as though he were really tight trio and the end prod- “I Know Who You Are and I Saw million users, Facebook would formation for their benefit. an extension of his instrument. uct was just awesome.” What You Did: Social Networks be the third largest nation in the Andrews emphasized that way “To think that these musi- Over the years, Haynes has and the Death of Privacy,” An- world,” Andrews said, “It has its that social media has changed cians are relatively local is crazy,” appeared on more than 30 al- drews shows how the everyday own currency, its own citizens; it responsibility on the internet. Stamatis marveled. “[Haynes] bums and served as a leader for interactions on social media are has relationships with other na- The ability to change the world is from Lewisburg. There is so a multitude of different jazz out- leading to the wearing away of our tions and it has means of dealing is literally at our fingertips. But much talent in this area that I fits. A student of Paul Smoker personal privacy rights. We live with disputes.” So the question with it, comes the price of hav- didn’t even know was around.” and a veteran New York artist, in the age where you can find out is why should we even think of ing our own freedom compro- “Phil Haynes retains the same he is considered by some as a anything about someone’s life just it as a country or care about the mised. Though Andrews said she qualities that I remember from the master of his trade. Crafting by looking at their search queries interworking of said country? believes that one day there will first time we met,” said Michael compositions that are reminis- on Google or where statuses on Andrews will tell you it’s because be another world after Facebook Friedman, owner of Premonition cent of Miles Davis and using in- Facebook or Twitter about going Facebook makes about “86 per- with more protection for our pri- Records. “He consistently offers novative drumming techniques, on vacation can lead to your home cent of its money” based on your vacy rights, she said that for now to the world an original and in- Haynes has honed his musician- being robbed or your job applica- private information. one thing the citizens can do is ac- telligent style of music. And his ship to an exemplary degree. As tion being denied. Though we are given the op- knowledge that despite what re- passion for music has only grown he brushed or tapped away at One of the examples of the tion to change our privacy settings search may say that young adults stronger.” Hayne’s passion for his drum set, he smiled. Taking advantages of social media An- to suit our personal needs, the truth do care about their confidentiality music will inevitably continue to in gasps of air between cymbal drews mentioned in her speech of the matter is if someone is truly on the internet and know just the grow for years to come. looking for information on us, constitution that suits their needs. www.susqu.edu/crusader L & A iving rts Page 6 Friday, September 7, 2012 Street artist brings to life popular childhood artform By Alisha Lolk Staff writer On Sept. 1, street artist Bob Diven made his Susquehanna debut with the opening of his exhibit, “Wall Street.” In the span of two weeks, Diven transformed the Lore A. De- genstein Gallery into a 200- foot showcase for his realistic chalk designs. A former commercial artist and illustrator, Diven formed a love of street art at the two-day Denver Chalk Art Festival on Larimer Square and soon took to the street to begin working The Crusader/ Kacy Reece on his own. CHALKING IT UP—Above: senior Emilie Reed views one of the When speaking about his many chalk designs created by street artist Bob Diven, right, at the paintings and inspirations, opening of his exhibit “Wall Street” appearing at the Lore A. Degen- Diven said: “They reflect my stein Gallery now until October 10. own deep interest in science. I often do themes that have to and relatable this exhibition is. was hokey, so I liked that they sided eye of a fish that just ence.” Although it only lasts a do with evolution.” It is definitely one of my favor- were playful and fun, as well stares at you.” short time, his art is fun and eye- This interest shines through ites we have had so far.” as the coffee spilling Java City At the gallery opening, Diven catching with new things to see in his work, which showcases a Diven’s chalk designs are coffee cup, and then on the was asked about his thoughts on and discover in each detail of his number of life-like chalk animals, realistic and full of life, and, other hand, traveling along the his art being ephemeral, since chalk paintings. including fish and dinosaurs. as he put it, filled with the “eu- road, the giant fish taking up the chalk will fade and will even- “Wall Street” will be dis- When describing her first im- phoria of creation.” one wall, showed great value tually be washed away. Diven played in the gallery until pressions of the newly finished Gutleber said: “There are and depth in color and held said: “I understand going into it. Wednesday, Oct. 10. The gal- exhibit, sophomore gallery as- so many I liked. The alliga- such realistic qualities from The pleasure of the experience lery is free and open to the sistant Jillian Gutleber said: “I tor with the Crocs alongside the scales, to the typical one- alone is the peak of the experi- public. love all the color and how fun Fashion world faces reimagining Inquir ing Photographer By Mikaela Klimovitz in the fashion world when Lesley 0.9 percent of women and 0.3 “Twiggy” Lawson was named percent of men have reported Contributing writer the “Face of 1966.” Twiggy, un- suffering from anorexia and For their upcoming season, the like the models before her, was other eating disorders in their fashion house Lanvin has decided very slender, had short hair and a lifetimes. While most women What are you most excited for this to use everyday women in their unique look that made her popu- see images of models at least advertisement campaigns instead lar among designers and pho- once in their lives, can the fash- semester? of models and celebrities. They tographers. However, it was not ion industry be blamed for male have decided to use baristas, sec- until the 1990s that the “Twiggy eating disorders as well? Or, retaries, drag queens, and musi- Effect” took hold on the mod- does this issue go much deeper? Zach Mull ’16 cians, like Trachtenburg, to show eling world-from curvaceous Is there anything wrong their latest collections. Lanvin is women such as Tyra Banks and with companies like Lanvin, J. not the only company doing this; Giselle Bundchen to the thin Kate Crew and Dove using everyday “Finals to be over al- companies from Dove to J. Crew Moss, the impressions of models women in their advertisement have decided to have untrained changed. Suddenly, models were campaigns? No, it is a move- ready!” models starring in their cam- associated with anorexia, bulimia ment that encourages positive paigns. This decision was made and other eating disorders, and self-image and the message in order to decrease the amount whenever they were featured in that a person can work in any of negative press associated with various advertising campaigns, career and be beautiful. The the fashion industry in regards to the public reacted with anger and only thing that is left to ques- what beauty is and the unortho- frustration. Now, nearly 20 years tion is whether other compa- dox ways models try to obtain later, the modeling world is once nies and media will take on said beauty. However, is it fair to again trying to change and rein- this approach as well and then pin the blame for this completely state its previous image. remove the stimulus of eating on the fashion industry? According to the British disorders completely. Katie McCoy ’15 The modern model appeared Centre for Disordered Eating, “Spending time with “Hey I finally recognized that old friends and new guy. He’s the guy that had classes.” a threesome with my suite mate.” — Deg Lab “For the longest time, I thought organic chemistry was Kevin Zuidervilet ’13 the study of the chemistry between sexual organs.” “I’m looking forward to “I hate wine, it tastes like a tree.” — Mellon Lounge the Christmas dinner — Benny’s Bistro “If my love life were a piece and service.” of technology, it would be a “If Carrie Underwood has a girl baby, I’d just wireless mouse. No strings at- wet myself.” tached, baby!.” — Bogar Hall — Sassafras Complex The Crusader/Kacy Reece Compiled by staff www.susqu.edu/crusader Sports Page 7 Friday, September 7, 2012 Crusader Soccer Crusaders blank Lycoming Buriak plays hero By George Thompson in women’s soccer Asst. Sports editor The Battle of the Boot trophy is resting com- fortably in Selinsgrove after Susquehanna’s 4-0 By Anthony Mitchell “We had been knocking on win over Lycoming in the annual rivalry game. the door for the last ten minutes Sports editor The Crusaders (3-0 overall) used three first- of the half it felt like and we just half goals to pull away against the Warriors. Head coach Nick Hoover hadn’t put one away,” Hoover Susquehanna started the game on a rapid scor- knew that his team had a chance said. (The players) expected ing pace, scoring three goals within the first 18 to beat Cabrini as the opening they were going to score and minutes of the game. Sophomore forward Joe De- game of the season went into win that game.” Luca scored the first goal in the seventh minute. overtime tied at 0. “We struggled early, came Eight minutes later, senior midfielder John Ar- Little did he know that the through late in both games,” nold assisted sophomore midfielder David Trank game would be over less than Hoover said. to put Susquehanna up 2-0. Susquehanna’s final a minute into the extra frame, Hoover cautioned that al- goal of the period came off of the foot of another with the Crusaders on top, 1-0. though his team stands at 2-0, senior midfielder, Daniel Sosa, giving Susque- Taking advantage of her lone the team will remain humble hanna a comfortable 3-0 lead going into halftime. shot in the game, junior forward and continue to play with in- In the second half, Susquehanna’s scoring Laura Buriak buried a ball into tensity. He added that an ability cooled off a bit, with a goal in the 71st minute off the back of the net 17 seconds to come back is one of the key of the foot of junior midfielder Ian Greene. into overtime to send the Cru- components of the team. Susquehanna’s defense was dominant in the saders (2-0) into a field-storm- game, as they limited Lycoming to one shot on ing frenzy. Susquehanna 2, Kings 0 goal and two shots overall. This was in sharp con- “I was really, really excited, Two second-half goals trast to Susquehanna with 27 shots, 13 of them on and I just remember turning proved to be the difference as goal, with four reaching the back of the net. The Crusader/ Kaitlynn McCaffrey around and everyone was rac- the Crusaders improved to 2-0 KEEP YOUR HEAD UP — Junior midfielder ing toward me,” Buriak said. “It on the young season. Susquehanna 4, PSU-Harrisburg 1 John Boylan prepares to battle for the ball was just a really good feeling.” After a change of goalkeeper After seeing their lead cut to one going into with Gwynedd-Mercy’s Kyle Matherne. Junior forward Marissa De- for the Monarchs at half-time, halftime, Susquehanna scored two goals in the Parto was credited with the as- the Crusaders quickly took con- second half against Penn State-Harrisburg, taking sist off of a ball in front. trol. Freshman midfielder Alex- the game to earn their second win, 4-1. Susquehanna 2, Grove City 1 “DeParto has an absolute andra Mason started the scoring Findlay said that his team started well. In their opening game of the season, the men’s hunger for the ball,” Hoover in the 61st minute off of a pass Despite the strong start, they gave up what soccer team accomplished something that had stated. “She wants to do every- from sophomore midfielder Eri- coach Jim Findlay considered a weak goal in the evaded them last year: win in an overtime game. thing she can to help the team.” ca Meader. Mason shot the ball first half that cut their lead to one but came out Arnold said that coming into the season, Find- The game would have likely into an open net after Kings’ strong in the second half. lay told the team to put in the extra discipline in not reached the point where goalkeeper Jessica Natale came “I liked their response in the second half,” now so that way the team could come out on top Buriak came through in the out of net to challenge the shot Findlay said. in overtime situations this year. clutch if not for a key save by but was unsuccessful. Up 2-1 in the second half, Susquehanna used “I think we have a different outlook on things,” junior goalkeeper Rachel Nor- Six minutes later, the Crusad- goals from a senior and a freshman to lift them Findlay said. buts in the 35th minute. The ers extended their lead to 2-0 on to victory. Senior defender Brandon Kates struck The extra discipline certainly emerged against Cavaliers’ Bree Thompson lined a goal from sophomore defend- first in the 52nd minute, and freshman midfielder Grove City, as Susquehanna came out on top 2-1 up for a penalty kick to give her er Kate Wiley. Wiley connected Gannon Keller added another goal to give Susque- in double overtime. team a first-half lead but was de- on a ball from the left side of hanna a comfortable 4-1 lead in the 72nd minute. With the score tied 1-1 after regulation and one nied by a diving Norbuts. Nor- the field for a goal to extend the With the win, Susquehanna improved to 2-0, period of overtime, Arnold said the team knew buts finished with three saves in Crusaders’ second-half cushion. which both Findlay and Arnold said has had a they were all over Grove City, they just needed to the victory. After the goal from Wiley, positive impact on the team. get the job done. “Norbuts chose the right Kings was unable to produce “It’s always a good feeling,” Arnold said. In the 105th minute, Keller came through for spot, and it was really awe- a shot for the rest of the game “Everybody feels good about winning,” Find- the team, scoring an unassisted goal that gave some,” Buriak said. as the Crusaders salted away a lay added, as the team got off to a 2-0 start. Susquehanna a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Hoover said that his team had shutout victory. However, Findlay also had words of wisdom “To get that first one, get a win in overtime, numerous chances to pull ahead Sophomore goalkeeper Cam- for his team, saying, “We’re only as good as our kind of takes the monkey off your back a little late in regulation before storm- eron Weaver stopped three shots last game.” bit,” Findlay said. ing out of the gates in overtime. in the win. Crusaders down Dickinson and Albright to start season By George Thompson Susquehanna jumped out to a Freshman forward/midfielder ki. This would not last long. 65th minute, Dickinson scored comfotable 3-1 lead off of goals Katherine Millett and Reich The second half was all the tying goal on a penalty cor- Asst. Sports editor by sophomore forward Brodie scored within three minutes of Susquehanna, resulting in a 3-1 ner at the 0:00 mark. In sports, there is that old ad- Ercole, junior back Rebecca each other, Millet in the 45th victory for thier second win. Despite giving up a two-goal age that you should always take Marion and junior forward/mid- minute and Reich in the 48th lead like they did, Susquehanna one game at a time and you are fielder Erica Reichart. minute, giving Susquehanna a Susquehanna 4, Dickinson 3 responded in the overtime peri- only as good as your last game. Gwynedd-Mercy’s only goal 2-1 lead. “We wanted to start out the od, when senior midfielder/back Unfortunately for the of the half was scored by fresh- Senior forward Nicole Solino season strong and show every- Allison Bradley scored the win- Susquehanna field hockey team, man forward Katie O’Neill. finished off the comeback vic- one that we are a different team ning goal, giving Susquehanna their latest game resulted in a tory for Susquehanna, scoring this year, we’re a new team,” a 4-3 victory and an opening 4-3 defeat at the hands of Gwyn- Susquehanna 3, Albright 1 in the 68 minute and putting the Abey said of the team mentality season win. edd- Mercy, dropping their first After gutting out a tough win game out of reach for Albright. heading into their season opener Susquehanna took a 1-0 lead game of the season after starting over Dickinson on their home “The fact that we came out against Dickinson. at the end of the first period, but their 2012 campaign 2-0. turf the previous day, Susque- in the second half and we were If that was the team’s goal Dickinson tied the score 1-1 in Gwynedd-Mercy scored two hanna took advantage of three able to score three goals was heading into the game, they cer- goals in the second period to unanswered goals in a 3-1 vic- huge and then come out with the tainly accomplished it, winning the second period. Susquehanna overcome a 3-2 halftime deficit. tory over Albright on the road. win, I think will help carry us,” 4-3 in overtime after giving up a answered right back, scoring With under ten minutes left to Coach Kaitlyn Wahila said, Wahila said. 3-1 lead earlier in the game. two goals of their own, courtesy go in the second period, senior “It was a big deal for us to get Senior midfielder/back Alli- “That was a little bit scary,” of senior forwards Gina Palazzi midfielder/defender Erin Gore- that win verse Albright especial- son Abey said the team got off Wahila said of giving up a two and Nicole Solino. nflo and senior defender Kelsey ly playing back to back games.” to a slow start, as Susquehanna goal lead as late in the game as However, Dickinson fought Deveney scored within a four- After falling behind 1-0 at fell behind 1-0 within the first they did and needng overtime. their way back into the game minute span, giving Gwynedd- halftime, Susquehanna scored five minutes of the game on a After Dickinson freshman and forced overtime but to no Mercy a 4-3 lead and Susque- three goals in the second pe- goal by Albright sophomore midfielder/defender Caroline avail. In the end, Susquehanna hanna’s first defeat. riod, propelling them to victory. midfielder Allison Dombrows- Karwel cut the lead to 3-2 in the came out on top. www.susqu.edu/crusader Sports Page 8 Friday, September 7, 2012 Cardiac Crusaders beat USMMA, 37-21 A round By Chris Hooker Contributing writer “Freshman.” T h he orn The word often refers to a lost college student, a backup’s backup on the football field or the guy walking around campus wearing a lanyard backwards across his neck. Scott and Solino For Tim Wade, it meant being Susquehanna football’s named Super leading rusher. “He was tremendous,” coach Crusaders Steve Briggs said about the play For the period ending on of this week’s Quarterback Club Sept. 2, football and field Player of the Week. “For a kid hockey were represented to rush over 100 yards and score as the Super Crusaders of his first touchdown as a fresh- the Week. Senior defen- man, he is going to provide us with a spark there.” Provided by Matt Cultrera sive back Jalon Scott and Few could argue with how HUT, HUT, WIN—Top: Junior quarterback Mark Rosen- senior forwad Nicole Solino the freshman performed in his baum hands off to freshman running back Tim Wade. received the awards. debut. One hundred and six Right: Senior wide receiver Spencer Ercole catches In their opening day yards and a touchdown on 13 the ball in Susquehanna’s 37-21 win over USMMA. win over Merchent Ma- carries led the game and helped rocious 27-point fourth quarter. got rolling,” Rosenbaum said. Susquehanna’s offense is led rine, Scott had a 48-yard put the Crusaders in position Trailing 14-10 with 9:50 re- Wade said that nervousness by two young players. Rosen- interception return for a to win over United States Mer- maining, Rosenbaum connected could have attributed to the baum and Wade both excelled touchdown, as well as nine chant Marine Academy (USM- with senior wide receiver Mike slow start. in their first career collegiate MA) on Saturday, 37-21. Ritter on a two-yard pass to re- “We needed to get some starts, contributing to the win. tackles on the day. “I was very nervous,” Wade gain the lead, 17-14. of the jitters off,” Wade said. “Just to be able to go out Meanwhile, Solino said. “I didn’t know what to USMMA scored three min- “Connor McGrath’s big run on with this group of guys was a helped the Susquehanna expect. We have a great team, utes later to take a 21-17 lead the screen play had a 52-yard- tremendous amount of fun, and field hockey team to a 2-0 and I have a lot of confidence with 6:28 remaining. run, and it sparked us and got I am blessed to do it,” Rosen- start. In thier overtime win and trust in my teammates. We Determined to start the sea- everything going. I give all the baum said. against Dickinson, she struggled a little bit early on, son on the right foot, Rosen- credit to Connor.” Rosenbaum finished with scored two goals. The very and I just wanted to go out and baum hooked up with Ritter on Despite the start, Briggs said 218 yards and two touchdowns do anything I could to help out a 23-yard touchdown with 3:13 he was happy with how his team in the win. next day at Albright, Solino the team the best I could.” left to cap an eight-play, 78-yard performed overall. Senior wide receiver Mike added another goal, as well That he did. drive giving them the lead. “Number one, our first goal Ritter caught both of Rosen- as a assist in a 3-1 Susque- Down 7-3 in the third quarter, Ahead by three, 24-21, the of the year was to win the first baum’s touchdown passes. hanna victory. it was Wade’s four-yard touch- Crusaders defense put the game game and get out on the right Next week, the Crusad- down that put Susquehanna in out of reach with a touchdown foot,” he said. “It was a tale ers will host John Hopkins on the lead, 10-7. on fumble recovery by senior of two halves... The coaching Saturday at 1 p.m., a team that Women’s Rugby Following the score, Susque- free safety Jack McCarty and an staff did a great job, the kids Briggs said will be tough to Home Opener hanna and USMMA went back interception return for a touch- responded, and we went in and beat, but if they play well in a and forth in a shoot-out before down from junior cornerback scored 34 points in the second certain area, they can win. Sept. 22 junior quarterback Mark Rosen- Jalon Scott. half. I felt we had a pretty domi- Briggs said the kicking game The women’s rugby baum led Susquehanna in a fe- “Everything clicked once we nating game.” will be a key factor. team will play thier first home game of the 2012 campaign against Franklin Volleyball ‘sets’ up victory over Widener and Marshall on Sept. 22, with kickoff at 11 a.m. The team looks to im- By Anthony Mitchell more importantly, it added some “ prove upon their undefeated to ours,” Tom said. Sports editor That was all very good comeback Tom added that the first-set spring season. Drop the first set? comeback showed the resolve No problem. for us. We worked as a team and we of the Crusaders. ” Soccer players After losing the first frame That it did. against Widener, 25-20, on Sun- pulled it out. After stealing the first set, the earn honor day, the Crusaders stormed back -Jessica Holm Crusaders rolled to a win with Brandon Kates and to win the next three and take Middle Hitter games of 25-12 and 25-13, re- Gannon Keller were named the match, 3-1. The Crusaders spectively. Carson led the team Landmark Conference Play- narrowly won the second set, with 10 kills, and Holm added ers of the Week in defense 25-23, to level the match at a set nine. Freshman defensive spe- it takes to be a great player. It fensive specialist Dana Kreutzer and offense respectively. each before taking the last two, cialist Sarah Paluck led the team was great to see her have that contributed seven digs to the ef- 25-16 and 25-20, respectively. with nine digs. Kates scored two goals kind of a match.” fort, while Garner added four “Team leadership was defi- and assisted on another goal Sophomore outside hitter kills for the Crusaders. nitely a big component in that Hayley Dunkel, senior middle Susquehanna 0, Haverford 3 in a win over Penn State- because we had a lot of our up- hitter Kaylee Monga and fresh- Susquehanna 3, Frostburg By looking simply at the final Harrisburg on Saturday. perclassmen on the court,” said score, someone would think the man outside hitter Torrie Garner State 0 Keller scored two goals, sophomore middle hitter Jes- match was a blowout from start each added seven kills in the With a look at the scoreboard including a double-overtime sica Holm. Holm added that the to finish. However, after drop- comeback win. after the first set, a fan would winner against Grove City team took control of the match ping the first two sets, 25-13 have never known that the Cru- with an experienced lineup on and 25-15, the Crusaders rallied on Aug. 31. Swarthmore 3, Susquehanna 0 saders were one point away the court. together in the third set to force The Crusaders were swept by from losing the set before rally- Senior outside hitter Emily Haverford to earn their win. Swarthmore in their final game ing for a 28-26 first-set victory. Upcoming Games Carson spurred her teammates The Crusaders fell in the fi- of the Haverford Invitational. Trailing 24-19, the Crusaders Football — Saturday at to a comeback victory with a nal set, 26-24. Carson led the The Crusaders dropped the first used veteran leadership to claw 13-kill performance. Carson had team with seven kills as well as home vs. Johns Hopkins at two sets by an identical 25-16 their way back into the set. three double-digit kill matches contributing six digs and Holm 1 p.m. score before Swarthmore pulled “That was all a very good in the four matches the Crusad- away in the final set, 25-8. comeback for us,” Holm said. added six. Women’s soccer — Sat- ers played over two days. Carson was the main offen- “We worked as a team and we The Susquehanna volleyball urday at home vs. Miseri- “I expect Emily to have a team travels to the Endicott In- sive catalyst for the Crusaders, pulled it out.” cordia at 1 p.m. great day every day,” coach vitational on Sept. 7 to play Gal- racking up a team-high 12 kills “It took the wind out of John Tom said. “Emily has what laudet. as well as three digs. Senior de- Frostburg’s sails a little bit, but, www.susqu.edu/crusader Volume 54, Number 2 www. susqu.edu/crusader Friday, September 14, 2012 Approve before your move E lEvEn yEars latEr By Emily Peiffer of the university,” Stephenson affects the rest of the lottery,” said. Stephenson said. If fewer se- Managing editor of design Last year only 99 seniors niors apply to live off-campus, “Don’t sign a lease before were released by Residence more underclassmen will have being released.” Life. Some students had already the opportunity to be released. This phrase, which has cir- signed leases for off-campus Residence Life determines culated around campus on post- residences before finding out the number of students it can ers and in emails, was repeated whether they would be released release by subtracting the num- several times during an infor- to live off campus. ber of beds on campus from the mational meeting on Wednes- Students started a petition to number of students who will day about the off-campus re- change the university’s hous- need housing in the fall. lease process. ing policy, but no changes were Stephenson said her advice Erica Stephenson, associate made. to students is to not sign a lease director of Residence Life, out- Fewer students were re- before they are officially re- lined what students interested leased last year due to low leased. If they do sign a lease, in moving off-campus for the student enrollment, which was they should make sure it in- 2013-14 academic year need to less than the projected goal, ad- cludes a clause that would re- know. ditional campus housing with turn their deposit if they are not Stephenson said the univer- the opening of one-third of the released. sity will not know the exact 18th Street Commons and an She said the 18th Street number of students who will be increased push by landlords for Commons is a good option for released until the housing lot- students to sign leases. upperclassmen because it is de- tery in the spring, but students Enrollment for 2013-14 is signed to feel like off-campus should be aware that they might still not at projected levels, and living. “They’re extremely nice not be released. the remaining two-thirds of the apartments. They don’t feel like The Crusader/Mandi Vivacqua Susquehanna’s housing 18th Street Commons will open residence halls,” she said. requirement, which has not next fall. These factors could The housing lottery process SUSQUEHANNA REMEMBERS—Near the Degen- changed, states that students lead to the release of even few- begins in February, and stu- stein Campus Center, flags were placed to commemo- must live on campus unless er students. dents should know if they are rate those who died in the tragic events of Sept. 11, they are 23 or older, commute The off-campus release pro- officially released by March 1, 2001, eleven years ago. The SU Republicans and SU from home, live with their cess is based solely on students’ according to Stephenson. Democrats organized this event and invited all stu- spouse or child or are officially lottery numbers, which are the In regards to anyone besides dents on campus to participate in putting up the flags. released by Residence Life. lowest for rising seniors and rising seniors being released to They put up as many flags as there were victims, and “Being a residential campus increase with each successive live off-campus, Stephenson the outcome of volunteers was so great that the task is part of SU’s identity. It is in- class. said, “Anything’s possible, but was finished in record time. tegral to the academic mission “What seniors decide to do I don’t think it’s probable.” Students learn information for Election Day voting By Allison Brown to registered voters who are not in pos- Voter ID laws: State by State session of valid IDs. Contributing writer For out-of-state students and Pennsyl- Voters heading to the polls this No- Key: vania students who do not live in Sny- vember will need to bring more with Strict ID laws der County, Nace suggests they either them than just their choice of candidate. “vote absentee in their county or state or For the first time, a valid photo ID will register in Pennsylvania by October 9.” be required before anyone is permitted to No Photo ID law Applications for absentee ballots can be cast their votes in Pennsylvania. found at votesPA.com. The law will go into effect beginning No ID laws Registered voters can consult their with the Nov. 6 general election, accord- registration cards that they received in ing to Snyder County’s website. Photo ID the mail to locate the polling place, ac- The website also states that to be con- required cording to Nace. sidered a valid ID, it must include the She also said that there are maps to voter’s photo, name and expiration date Information courtesy of ncsl.org the polling places on Snyder County’s of the ID, and it must not be expired. website. Examples of valid IDs are driver’s form of photo ID and wishes to vote, ac- lot will be provisional and will be count- Will these new laws affect the voting licenses, passports, military IDs or em- commodations will be made. ed when the voter “returns a copy of their turnout this November? Nace said she ployee IDs that meet the previously “No one will be turned away that day,” acceptable ID and affirmation letter to does not think there will be any change. stated requirements. Area students will Election Director for Snyder County Pa- their county within six calendar days.” “I don’t believe they will make a dif- also be able to use their valid university tricia Nace said. Snyder County’s website also commu- ference,” she said. “I do believe that if student ID cards. According to votesPA.com, if a voter nicates the option of obtaining a “free people want to come out and vote, they’ll If a voter does not have a permissible forgets an ID on Election Day, their bal- PennDOT photo ID for voting purposes” have their IDs with them.” News in Brief Weekend Weather Trax hosts dubstep party Stand in solidarity event Watch movies at Charlie’s Trax is hosting a dubstep par- President Lemons and the Susque- Charlie’s, located in the lower ty on Saturday night at 10. DJ hanna community condemn the re- level of Degenstein Campus Cen- Sweekuh will be mixing at the cent defacing of Smith Hall with ter, is having an SAC movie night event. drawings of swastikas. at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., showing Friday Saturday Sunday Wristbands will be available for Everyone is invited to “stand in “Brave” tonight. those who are 21 and older. All solidarity” today at noon in front of The Anime and Manga Associa- High: 81 High: 76 High: 75 the Degenstein Campus Center as a Low: 53 Low: 49 Low: 54 students are welcome to attend tion is hosting a Banzai night on the event. response to the act. Saturday at 8 p.m. Isolated Partly Party t-storms cloudly cloudly Susquehanna University N ews Page 2 Friday, September 14, 2012 SU gets touchdown savings Newest appointed By Jess Lagé coordinator assists Staff writer If you have not been going to the Susque- LGBTQ students hanna football games, you should start going now. Every cheer, shout or sound of encour- agement could benefit you. This football season, the campus book- By Rachel Jenkins store is enacting a promotion called Touch- Staff writer down Tuesdays. So what are Touchdown Tuesdays? “At some point in They’re not just your average Tuesday. time, each and every one This promotion is a sale on Tuesdays after of us will come in contact home games won by our football team. with someone who is part “With the economy, sales are tough in of the LGBTQ communi- general, so the Tuesday after every home ty. It is our job as human game, if we win, we are going to give five beings not to ostracize percent off for every touchdown, up to 20 them but to make them percent from our Susquehanna apparel or feel comfortable,” junior gifts all day long,” said Kevin McCarty, the Candence Cannady said. campus bookstore manager. Cannady is the newest “Another Follett store in our company appointed Lesbian, Gay, had some success and has proved to be a suc- Bisexual, Transgender, Candence Cannady cess, but it is also an effort to help get people Queer (LGBTQ) coordi- to support our football team,” McCarty said. nator, with the organiza- about the LGTBQ com- With the holidays rapidly approaching, tion now housed in the munity, Cannady pro- this event makes holiday shopping at the Center for Diversity and vides Safe Zone training. Susquehanna campus bookstore easier and Social Justice and Inter- Whether it is a stu- cheaper. national Student Services dent-run club, faculty Some example discount items are Susque- (CDSJISS). members or even a group hanna-branded apparel such as T-shirts, On her experience as of friends, Cannady said sweatshirts, sweatpants and mugs. a peer mentor in the CD- she will gather together Some things to keep in mind for the up- SJISS last year, Cannady the appropriate resources coming Tuesdays are that one, the team said, “I worked with and statistics to create a must win in order to receive the discount at presentation the sore and two, the game must be a home that will al- game. low people to This promotion is for the football season “ The Crusader/ Mandi Vivacqua I become much only. The next home game is Sept. 22, so GET READY TO RUMBLE—Susquehanna stu- f someone is hav- more aware of be sure to support the Susquehanna football dents gain discounts from the football team’s win- this commu- team and cheer them on because their win is ing a problem, I can ning touchdowns. Be on the lookout for this promo- nity. your gain. tion and show your school spirit. help or direct them “People are coming to the right person. out earlier nowadays,” C , S , P , P Cannady said. ome tay et lay “It is a pro- ” cess and it is happening — Candence Cannedy earlier and earlier with LGBTQ Coordinator what’s going on in the world today. In our parents’ generation, people might first-year students, one- not come out until they on-one throughout the were in their 30s or 40s. school year.” It is more acceptable and The opportunity arose tolerated now.” this year for Cannady to As an LGBTQ coor- move into the position dinator, Cannady said of LGBTQ coordinator she never has two days when last year’s coordi- that are the same and nator graduated. finds herself working “I am here as a re- with both members of the source for students, staff LGBTQ community and and teachers to make it a those on campus who are more diverse climate and simply curious or may safer place,” Cannady have questions. said. “I work with individu- One of the most im- als who come in or email portant aspects of Can- me, and I just offer re- nady’s position is to edu- sources. If someone is cate those who may not having a problem, I can understand this commu- help or direct them to the nity so they may become right person,” Cannady DOGS ON THE RUN— Students, above more tolerant individu- said. She added that an- and right, pet a furry friend. Dogs and als. other aspect of her job is owners alike are able to enjoy the Susque- “If you are more edu- “just to educate everyone hanna campus every Tuesday in Septem- cated, you can become about what’s going on.” ber. Students will see these furry friends a better resource,” she “I’m not just a re- on campus and have the opportunity to said. “By reaching out, I source to the LGBTQ be cheered up by the friendly faces of the can touch one individual community but also [here dogs and their owners. This event is spon- that could affect many for] people who are in- sored by the univeristy Counseling Center lives.” terested in finding out and takes place at the fountain in front of In order to reach out to information or are just the Degenstein Campus Center. those in the Susquehanna curious,” Cannady said. community who are curi- “Everything is strictly The Crusader/Mandi Vivacqua ous or do not know much confidential.” www.susqu.edu/crusader