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» Che Flashlight AKER. spieLD UNIVERSITY # VOLUME 83, IssuE i Wepnespay, JANUARY 21, 2004 5 aR SES ARNIS ORG SECA Pere See rs PAGE 16 = Towson Chorale performs “Horizon” tour By MARK GENDLE Hlashlight Writer As part of their winter tour the Towson Universiy Chorale pet | formed the program "Horizons" on Jan, 15 at Mansfield Universc’s | Sceadman Theatre Mansfield was included in the CChorale's annual winter tour along with 4 other venues. The program ‘Hozizons" was an entire concer of secular music that focuses on nature suchas cath, sky, and water. Under the direction of De. Paul Rardin, Director of Choral Activces at Towson, the SO-person ensemble includes auditioned members that are music majors as well as non-music majors. The group's annual tour hae taken them to areas on both the Ease and West Coasts including Connecticut, New York, North Carolina Georgia, and California. “T have been aware ofthe song music pro ‘gram at Mansfield and itis really special to come hee,” director Paul Rardin sid. "We have been look ing forward co chisall yea, The program inchuied 12 fer cent works of contemporary choral music long with 4 capella groups performing interludes. The 6 piece performed was Robert Maggio's "Arist". This work ‘was set to whimsical poem and Focuses on aristic form. The next two pieces that were performed were "Trust the Seeds" written by lizabeth Alexander and "Flower of Beauty" written by John. Clements both depice metaphors for growth and love. These wo contemporary chorales used 19th-ceneury musical language. The fourth compostos that was performed was Dominick Argento's "Sonnet No. LXIV This composition about love and loss expresses the grief that fl: lowed the errriseattcks of 2001 throughour the nation and world. “The final piece performed on the firs half was Comell Universi pro fessor Seeven Stucky’s "Skylar! This eclectic collection of six pieces focuses its text around the word lars, This allowed for strong di sity besween che texts that were included from poems such as Ei Dickinson's "Spl the Lark" and John McCrae’s World War I poem In Flanders Field Follosing the frst half of che concert four a capella. groups named Tieble Makers, TBA, Epiphany, and Night Owls. performed. These groups ate com prised of students fom the large choral ensemble, Performing pieces such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water” and "Mr. Sandman,” their works ranged from traditional bar- bershop arrangements to ec contemporary world musi Starting the second half of the concert the group performed Peter Louis Van Dijk’ “Horizons”. This pice was written for the King's Singer's 1995 tour of South Affica and combines distonance and con sonance. The piece was inspired by an 18th century Bushman painting ‘of ¢ Durch ship. Van Dijk visions Bushman people being intrigued withthe wealth and staute of the people arriving to South Africa However, they quickly come to realize that these vsicots ate really captors allaws for the sudden and harsh ending to the piece Im A-Rollin” and "Walk Together Children” were the final pieces performed by the Towson Universiy Chorale, These rwo spiritual pieces were intended 0 honor arranger Motes Hogan who passed away in February 2002, Te was relly great to have the Towson Choir here,” Mansfield University junior voice m Kylene Fosmer ssid, “Paul Rardin is an amazing conductor and they have a great choral sound. Photo provided by wwwtow: ‘son.edu Mansfield University gears up for Relay for Life By AMY KENDIG Flashlight Whiter The first Relay for Life for Mansfeld University students will begin at 10 pam, on Friday April 16, 2004 in the Kelchner Fitness Center and conclude on Satutday, April 17, 2004 at 10 a.m, Relay for Life is a 24-hour ‘event held every yea in different states around che United States that thousands of people walk or run to support and fundraise for the American Cancer Society This yea, Jody Hare, the Director of Student (Organization, Greek Life, and Leadership at Mansfield University has taken the nation wide Relay for Life and brought it to the students of Mansfild University through the Colleges Against Cancer organization. The Colleges Against (Cancer isa part of the American Cancer Sociey, bu ie Focuses dietly on advocating and informing college students, fac: ‘ys and staf abour cancer, as well 48 supporting programs of the “American Cancer Soci ‘The idea came from Jody Hare in par by her experience as the (Corchar ofthe Mansfeld comma nity Relay fr Life “Ta make this event a succes, she hasbeen working wit Sarah Yackey and A. Hugh Schinz "We ae raising money for a really great cause tha help alot ‘of people each year” Hare sud To participate in the event, 1 team consisting of two to fifteen students will need to sign up, fundraise, and ser goals for their veam: Thete is no registration fee. Ie is recommended that each ‘cam raise at least $100 per person for Relay for Life. As incentives, there are prizes forthe teams based on the num= beer of points they acquire throughoue their fundraising. A grand prize will also be available to che team who raises the most amount of money, Atleast one person must be ‘om the track at all times, but students will be allowed to Teave and come back into th In addition, cach team is uired ro make a banner of some sort for their team, However, if reammates decide ro rest, there will be a campsite for cach team where they cin pu their team banner, personal belongings, and sleeping gear. The local media will cover the Relay for Life and musie wll pos bly be provided by WNTE-FM, There will be many door pris, ames, and food fr everyone See ‘Relay’ pg. 2 Photo provided by www.bbhesd.org 2 Hashlight ‘Mansfield Universicy Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Dear Students Welome back for the sar of the spring semester, Please acept my best withe for a healthy and succesful 2004, Like you, Chad hoped that we could have reached an agreement in conmact regoitions with APSCUF (the faculty tnan) before the wert of the new semester. Unforsnacely that did nor happen. APSCUP did proent the State Sysem bargaining tam with « modified ‘contract proposal in December. Ts our great dsappoinsment, APSCUF new proposal costs an additional $18 million above is previous 100 million proposal the State Sytem rejected in August provides for additional salary ap increases and fail to respond othe rising cst f heath insurance. As ager awe are 19 reach aretlement and put thee negotiations behind i would have been inrsponsble fr the State Sytem bargaining team todo anything other than ret the union’ proposal ‘The Board of Governors and I believe thas ts eental to settle for acon imac that our university cam afford and tha wil not resus in exorbitant tudent tution increases the net four year of the contrat Lack ofa new ith the fale union creates uncetainy and I Ibnow that sa rious distraction fr you You have my continuing commitment that the leader ofthe State Sytem will do all we can to ensure your clas continue wnin- and our wrive while we seek t reach cenure an a new coletve bargaining sgrcment with our faa, Since the beginning of January many people have been working very hard behind the scenes to achieve a retement hope that APSCUF wall not chooser goon rie o engage in a job accion, and will isead remain atthe bargaining table wntlastlement és reached. Unfortunately, there are no guarantee Yo have already begun to ear talk ofa strike ojo action as you did mont of ae wetter Your snivenity wil coninue communicate widh ou on developments ‘in negotiations cling contingency plane tat will be implemented in the cent of strike or job ation. 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Saturday-Srow showers high fat aaa Mansfield students survey rural radio audiences Lexa rao lene choos acy regional saons to say thir noo, with no one tion having a dominant Jinfluénce, That's parcofthe sulin a fiscoFis-kind media survey of 145 radio Tenes ving in Toga Coun, Reangyvanin Te survey, conducted by Mandild University Communication Assistant they listened to vious radio atone in che mate ding the week. The ress are WNTEFM (89.5)429% WMT (95 Met WDKC 101 Other \WNKI (Wink 106) WOKX (Wiliam \WNBT/WNBQ \WSKG (NPR) ‘WHGL (Wiggle) 15% wu 2% For Mansfield Universy's non- 15% 34% 15% 30% 9% 2% 5% Profésor Bob Armttong’s Fletronix Media Managemene stents used random telephone and in-person interviews from Nox 4-11 ro ge the reuks. The polling inetumen, ineviews, and coding were designed and conducted by clas partcipantsin an effor: rm undersand loc radio audiences and their needs, "Ie was & big project but ie gave my students ‘rel-world glimpse ofthe dats media profesional use when making programming decisions today." accord. ing © Armstrong, who had 25 st dens participating in the work, "We were catefil to get cro ec tions of respondents from all areas of the county, and 1 think we achieved hat ‘While figures ae rounded for dar 1, 42 percent ofthe respondents say thei favorite radio format is ockcur- reat music. Country ruse comes in second with 28 percent while alkrna- tivelnew music polls chid, with 22 percent. News, sports and informa ‘ional programming draws 7 percent of the audience and religious music polls 2 percent. 44 percent of the respondents sy chey use ratio most frequently during morning. drive hours of am. 010 am, Respondents were asked how ofen commercial radio sation, the rss are paricully good news. ‘The suey inde tht while many ‘ample the sation daring the week young peopl gs 18 025, who make p35 erento th suney nspondens) len to WNTE-FM at pee cc sions and foe long periods of time WNTEAMSs sage linens tune in afer 7 pum. (34 pene) aed remain ‘wih the ston fr neatly wo ours (32 eran). Anather 4 percent of thes ‘ey mspondents porting 140 19 fourhoursaa ime, "While many local sations have wo ‘powerdown’ in the ‘cing this is incl hopeflinf- ‘maton for our campus firs. Mos ‘ons wou ve wo ve hese dic linens," Amsrong sid. Additonal, 63 percent of the survey neapondenss por WNTEFM’ progamming ‘ual cither goo or very good. ‘The survey poled a mix of male and Female respondent (50 percent each) and indudes 33 perent of rpon des wo th a0 yea of fo older and 31 peroent repo beeen theagsof and 4 Info-to-Go Cae rere? bus at 12:35 dally. aso a cheaper way to get o Philadelphia. tis $39, a Information cal 662-3442, -16 53) y%| pusenreenieyiss Relay ‘Also, seudenss ean purchase a Tuminary (alight in a bag resem: bling cndle) in memory of some ‘one they ls to cance or dedicaed Students who do nor prt the Relay for Life on a team and want co attend as spectators ate allowed to do so free of charge There will bea donation jar if students wish to contrbure tothe fiGhe agnnse cancer ‘Student can sign thet team up and get information at Hares office in AHUB 326, Ie is not roo late ro sign up. The deadline is Feb, 2. ‘The meetings for the Relay for Life are bi-weekly and will eake place, at 7 pum. in AHUB 307. The nest meeting willbe on Feb. 2 “Lam looking forward to this inaugural event and I hope it will become an annual tradi- tion," Hare sad North Hall Library Spring 2004 Schedule Meoday = Thiceday 75 ame pam, Pie eooty Saturday Noon-5 pm. Sunday 1 pam 11 pam ring Holiday Begins at Sam, Thursday, March 4. Maid Samed March 67 Closed March 812. Sum-4 pm. March 13. Closed Mad 16-6 pant pom Apsil28 Close at midnight ‘Api 29. Close at midnight ‘pli 30 Choe 5 pane Moy) Cece pm May2 Clone at might May3-— Clone at midnight May 4 Close at midnight May Clee at tpn May6 Clove 5 ps End of Semester May 7 Final make-up (ifneces: a8 kine hp Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Mansfeld Univescy Flashlight Spyware downloaded on MU students’ computers By MAGGIE PELLY fuck to. Mans ld g Pc Mansfield york and the inemet until you remove the infinging software from students were required to register your computer aerwatdls Mansfield Universyy and Dorin wall wore with you wget you bak onlin, For a lit of Mansfeld’s computer usage policies es wo: hafman ed polcies/sup CF M or visit: hapeimnsfid edupol- heir computers with anew Internet racking service which records yout ime you log on, your IP address is recorded along covery move, B witha log ofthe sites you visit while ‘on the network. While this may be seen a aviation of your personal Fights, ic This tracking service is to prevent fle sharing and other copyright infringements that the Recording Industry Avociation of America and ‘Time Warner 8 Universal ‘Studios are cracking down-on, (One ofthe bigs fie sharing sci ies now is using peer-to-peer sft ware like Kazaa 2 filesharing ste wo download music. This form of file sharing is against the law and the coprigh indus ae ageing ves a go0d PUPOS: —Gea/bandwidthefa TheRLAA and Time Wimer area ingthisvery seal Je ford, a19- earl cage student becume one of the fine to be hit with «lsu by dhe RIAA Jordan sea his cxe by paying, $12,000 w de RIAA (ech Sibpocr te being handed ou you rad For a compere it of names to vihich subpoenas have been gen vise pl Awrechevcor/news/ulur ‘ump/0,24196 3506996 00 hu. Just save yourself the headache and don't do it. I campuses and providers nationwide in their cam bart puign 10 sop it. Mansfield Cantar fllow in aecowaner YOU may be in violation of these wih the new tm ‘When a wer is NeW laws visi found to be infinging upon copy- hp: fwnw.fForg/P/P2PYhowe Fights, che university wil diconnect o-notgetsued. php NEWS FROM THE REGION By TOM BEGG WELLSBORO, PA-A fire sent a lablight Writer family int the cold early ase WILLIAMSPORT, PA- Six cor- rection officers wete injured in a scaflle at the Lycoming County Prison lst Monday. Two inmates ‘were involved when one of them ‘was not allowed to use the prison gpm, according to Warden David ‘A. Desmond, Four ofthe six off cers were treated at Willamsport Friday morning, The fre seared in the garage, caused by a fle lighe switch acconding to Wellsboro Fire chief Lonnie Campbell. The fri ly often Lee heard an odd sound, according to Campbell, The garage was filly engulfed and the flames were entering the house ‘when ftefighters artived. The whole family got out of the house wth no injure. ELMIRA, NY- Ar approximately 2 pam. lat Friday, there was 2 bank robbery atthe Arnot Mall ‘The tobber walled into the (Chemung Canal Trust Co. at 29 ‘Arnot Rod, behind the Arnot Mall. He handed the teller a note demanding the money, then went acros the see to the J.C. Penney entrance ofthe mall. Within 10 minutes the suspect was siting in hospital, and al of them were ‘ack on duty by the afternoon. ELMIRA, NY- A mechampheta- mine lab was dismantled lst TThutsday by Elmira and New York ‘State police. This was the ages lab Lt Michael Marrone of the Elmira Police, has seen in 16 years on the force. Te wasnt leat Thursday whether any ofthe drug was found or the number of people ving there. Police did find ephedrine and libitum, which i used t0 make ‘methamphetamine, and found nome paren investigator Kal Apelbacher the back ofa eruerealking to: —What in the world By CHRISTOPHER SHADLE ten thatthe baby ied.” The Scalia, longime ren spent par of laclighe Wie mother of the second child has ls week on a duck hunting expe World News asked for a DNA test to provide tion at a private cap in Louiana IRAQ: On Sunday, sicde bomber blew up a suck packed with 1.000 The Romanian media has pounds of explosives ouside the head- speculating that baby sealficking, US. led coalon, but the Health inspections showed the incidents wee a resule clear proof thar the child is hers. Several expert in legal thi have of their ip sn questioned the ti and are raising doubts about Justice quae of was raking pl Salas abil to remain impartial Kiling 20 people and wounding Ministry said de Spell cae of the Vice Peadent ‘over his handling ofthe admis Cheney dozens more, This latest cack “in che Tare of Baghdad was the dealin Iraq since the caprure of Saddam PAL of confusion at the hospital FRANCE: Several thousand tion's energy task fosce appealed t0 the Supreme Cour, Hussein on December 13th STOCKHOM, SWEDEN. According to the Associated Press a elon ee eg ede Gat Become lead ae coe ie. Meco ty ecal ach x ErEntos CEO Kaneth Ly bce ruling the relia pe oe f eden aay hc or ud Should diquliy Muslim women marched through “Mich impartiality reeauan in norte Id ack in Pas on Saturay to protest the : October, The arework, ented French government's pln ro ban ALEXANDRIA: VAC Archbishop Saow Whie and the Maes of head coverings rm publcschool, tl Nobel Pine winner Desmond Truth,” appears in Stockholm’s From Baghdad to London, and in [Mt ofdained | his daughter Museum of Naonl Anciqites and seven other major cites acre Sturtay at an Anglican pric shows a tiny sailboat floating on a the globe Muslim women con- Along with three others, Mopho | pool of red warer. Amached rothesail _demned the law as an attack on TW was ordzined ar the Episcopal | tfthe boa was pica ofthe female religious. fredom. President Chit Church in Aland where eee eee eee eee : prepare ettestees fiat entines Uke in Panes controversial art exhibit has cured inno a "fallscale diplomatic row The heed dscsion erupeed Friday afier Isls ambasador to Sweden, Zi Mazel vandslied an art work Showing the photo of a suicide homber who killed 21 Isai at a in question year, Her father wore stole show. ing fabric picture of Martin Luther King Jz t0 commemorate the slain civil rights leader's 75th birchday anniversary on January 15th, “Tara said, "There isso much we need to BUCHAREST, ROMANIA. Tivo Romanian mothers who were told France, a Western European coun try has seen che largest increase in fundamentalism within its their premature babies had died in the hospital were eld to come back Ishi four months later to pick up their ildren who were not dead, but | were indeed alive and well. One of the mothers, Cristina Cau stated, | "1 don't believe the baby is mine, on the discharge lete it was writ. 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Supreme Court Justice Antonin News Large Pizza ! {one topping) 4 and 1 2 Liter of Soda} $8.99 1 Medium Pizza ; (one topping) q and 1 1 Soda q |. eT in ea 4 Flashlight Manse Universi Wednesday January 21, 2004 Portfolios benefitting students at MU | Campus Bookstore een ie aster new tno tpi an pray wine: || Beainning February 2 Bookstore Mansickd University faculty jaf Labua-Brown Cee ah eset ead coset | hours will be changed! | braces the idea of porflie 28 "When well done, porflios po- goals fo the finan hg) oap 9. bac mop mle dian De eairen mene New Hours: da eget ms lds Eductin Depinet men So cyond sé Mon.-Fri. - 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. shoul present engagemencinctit- The eduation detent is z sprreatel gs Sat. - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. titing Center Director, said. folios have been gate ei res aeire mance These portfolios have a varity of ing the desis of a trend nationwide bis ee Meo Visit the bookstore's website at este See. ten imc ees www.mansfieldbookstore.com em and Middle State their students to have por Genel Educa kent J tion, and for students, a that of the Psychology departmenc, out having co use standardized tese- | — alee Pan Fo ee Retna nis cer "hr na atoain a tee | SOFOFItIS hold rush— of Audene aries that he major in psychology is pontolio progam at Mans, sce BySTEPH ANDERSON ——_Jan, 26 and will continue through should provide evidence ofsrudems! mich more than completing & col wwmansld cs 7Fxademile Haigh Wri out the week, inclectalgowth and their ably ection of courses,” std De Keller nal | The Mansfeld Cnivesiy acer ne wedi for women 0 gs Little ground gained in contract negotiations in "im." ee Chances are people are asking the orhen” atl Kise Gorhooe By EMILEE DANIELSON Inher leer Hample also stated that, sor forthe academic yea hemlves "What exactly does Presiden of Alpha Sigma Tau Flt Writer wouldve be ipo for Wi contact neuions a | Formal Rush mew and “How nse of Alp Sigma Tas Mints witha one naa SS Sve bapning an sail may sem moe Hey | the diem fom a ino es do anything other than reject the shar «tke wil out In it | ssh eee this i che time for geting to know the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Zets, and Zeca Tau Alpha and learn general information about dues, grades, ete Tuesday Night i Philanthropy Nighs this is your chance to find ‘out what each group stands for and what causes they support Wednesday Night is Skit Night; With sid shows and shor kits pe: sented by each group. Greek organizations ae just one of Mansild, with it has come a fish The answers ate actually ee ee emcee ORY beta peg” prance e's ports aiie | vance lo response to the Chancellor's APSCUF oficsaall of the 14state | A Formal Rush isa structured se concerns about the requests cnt tothe ongoing contract nego tiations between APSCUE the union responsible for representing all sate for being made by the won, in abul- off campus effec January 12. | Councl (che counel that gene al rman aching Gault and se 57> ay elened January 15, APSCUF Howeres even with die develop- | sororities). The Formal Rush week a ‘suggests thar a decrease in adminis- ment both APSCUF and the | features the same kind of events tee sales would benefit at Chancel’ ofcchavemaeitcler | every ya, andi sponsored by mul ens by continuing o keep ution chara skis the at thing that they | tpl onganzatins together. By cone at reasonable levels while still llow- would like to see happen, While the | ‘ast, an informal ‘rush consists of ing the ste system to employ qual- effet that a serke may have on st- | €ems Sponsored by separate organ- ity fecal: In the bulletin APSCUF dents both at Mansfield and at all 14 | ‘izations and does not necessarily Gites the $727,313 increase in man- ofthe state system schols has yet to | hive 10 include the same eve agement personel coxs beeween be sen, both APSCUF and the | the same kind of even rom sting 2005 an fll 2003, including Chan’ office are encouraging | 8 0 Yat, Ton dollars in the Chancellor office information is available at loeal | '¥0 i the act of Bid Matching, Bid ‘he campus community, a vere bse th ballet tke APSCUF ofc, om the Manald | Mahing i the proce by which mised peopl and hve « good count thence wold pey the Univeniyy eo th candida ae mucha co a Sine proces : sorority: Rushees rank their prefer- "honestly believe thar everyone ‘ence ofthe sororities on one is, and should come our for Rush. Whether the sororities rank the lise of candi- YOU commic yourself to a sorority oF dates on another. The evo lis are otatleattake sometime to ee what Grek i all abou,” said Emile mtched 10 ther fine opine Daniloa, Reculenent Deane fr Panhellenic Coun of events setup by the Panhellenic During the fll semester most Mansfield students were aware of the ongoing contract negotiations The possibility of a strike was something that created a lot of interest among the student body with the majority of students expressing thie support for faculty members. Since the expiration of the faculty contract at the end of June 2003 contrace negotiators hhave met sporadically and lile ground has been guined in che effort t0 create a new con feats of almost 15 assitantprofs-washechan edulapueut Both sides have brought various issues to the negotiating table, but compromise is not something that then compared and che individuals has come eaty for state system rep resentatves, tions. This process helps to insure tha the rushees matched ro the best onpanizaton the isn't for you, well that's ine too, but a rent leter sent to students ager etic ye ek via e-mail, Chancellor judy Han stated that, "Since the beginning of January many people have been ‘working very hard behind the scenes 0 achieve a settlement.” ‘The Sororities are not competing aguinst what have you got to lose? If you ‘ach other forthe same prospective have any questions about Greek life pledges Duringan informal rush eis oF any of the practices or events ‘vey organization fr ine and indi- mentioned in tis article feel fee «0 duals may receive bids from more contact Jody Hare at x4981 ot requests for salary increases and health HILLARY anUMBINETHE FLASHLIGHT | chan one organization, ‘heck out the Greck Affe section insurance coverage at being to high, Students fromthe Sate System protest last yearn Haictres Formal Rush begins on Monday. ofthe Mansfield homepage Chancellor's office cites faculty Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Mansfield University Flashlight - 5 January 2004 Now is the time! Apply to join the exchange for Fall 2004 Get the details from Dr.McEvoy. Talk with your family and ” friends. Check on financial aid scholarships. Talk with MU students who have been in Russia. This coming semester -Fall 2004 Study in Russia On the Mansfield University exchange For twelve years, Mansfield University has been exchanging professors and students with Volgograd State University in Russia - through the most suc- cessful study abroad program in mansfield's history. In the fall of 2004, Dr. Adrianne McEvoy will be travelling to Russia with a small group of Mansfield students to spend the semester there. Its exciting -You'll live in a Russian dormitory with Russian students other American students and students from other countries. Dr. McEvoy (Philosophy) will travel with you to Russia and will stay with you throughout the semester. -You'll eam about as many general education credits as you would if you stayed here -You'll learn some Russian and immerse yourself in Russian histo- ty, geography, music, art, and other areas. - You'll visit St.Petersburg and the Moscow area -Most important - you may have the experience of a lifetime, one you'll never forget, one that can change the way you see yourself and your life. You can probably afford it. There are MU study abroad scholarships to help. it costs bout the same as being a dormitory student here, and special MU study abroad scholarships to help. The semester in Russia is affordable - | The experience can open doors to you as you continue your studies or seek employment. And you'll be back in mid-December, during MU final exam week. Consider being part | of the group? | Talk with you family and friends and get the details from Dr. Adrianne McEvoy | phone: 662-4742 [email protected] You can also contact dr. Monique Oyallon Study Abroad Office Belknap Hall 110D 662-4603 [email protected] 6- Flashlight Mansfield Universcy ‘Wednesday, January21, 2004 Kelchner continues Late Night | Student Activities Thursdays for spring semester By JAMES SHAPPELL, Flasiigh Writer How often do you say, chink of heat, "There's noth jing to do on this campus,” during the course of a week? Wel, ifyou are tired ofthe nothingness rou- tine, check our the late-night schedule at the Kelchnee Fieness Center, ‘The program started las semester and had such success i's back again this spring. Not only can you take parc in such activities at bingo and karaoke, but there's also the chance at winning a great door prize Each week, over 60 prizes ate given away, including gf certificates to business around the area, most of which were gathered by recreational center director A. Hugh He sid he rope tht I seudents like Schinzis tied to though to go." Businesses include Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa V's, Video King, the Arcadia Movie Theater and the Campus Bookstore, among many others, Other funds were provided by Student Activity students enter by 10:15 pam. their name is entered three times for a drawing, beoween 10:15 and 10:45, enters their name twice and ariving after 10:45 gives the student one entrance into the drawings. ‘The fun fends at one a.m., when the grand prize drawing of the night is done, a DYD player eich night. The biggest prize ofall will come afer the final party, a Hawalian Beach Party on April 22, All the names ofthe people who attended any of che Late Night Seis, including the Fall Semester, will be entered into a final drawing for a Dell lap-cop compute, ‘AY KENOVG/ THE FLASHUGHT The next Late Night at Kelehner Center was an idea brought to Schintzius by the seudents. Granted, this mill be held on a Friday, as opposed to the normal “Thursdays, but on Feb.13, beginning at nine p.m, Kelehner will be transformed into the setting for an Al-Campus Semi-Formal Dance called the *Semi- Srudents should be particularly exceed about the price - only one dollar. The money collected will be used toward a charity, to be determined late, Schinaius praised the ide, ‘oinsing oue chat many organi rations have formals each Sweet. semester, but this gives an opportunity for those students not involved in an organization 10 enjoy 4 semi-formal sting Another pines those organi ‘ions usually have the formal at the end of the semester, bur this is something truly special for Valentine's Day. Other for the semisormal include the contracting of Bobby Kay Entertainment from New York video screns and cameras to take shots ofthe students Bobby Kay has ssid they will bringin large dancing and put them on the big steens. Also, they willbe bringing their own sound system and caring the gymnasium in Kelchner into a dance hall North Dining Services in Manset Dining Hall is also working with Schinezius foe an optional dinner before the semi-formal with four or five options for meals, ‘The prices have yet to be determined for those meals, which should be held starting between 7-7:30, righe up to che beginning of the dance Any questions can be dir Kelchner Finess Center. Fl tthe staff at the 15 ae also posted on ‘campus displaying the dates foreach event. A valid Mansfield University ID is required to enter Kelchnes Cd review: Phantom Planet By MICHAEL WHITTEMORE Alashlight Writer Phantom Plane released their third album on Jan. 6 with their se titled release. Working with new producer Dave Fridman and new drummer Jeff Conrad, Phantom Planet hae developed a new sound so raw that it easly could be mistaken for an album released prior to the thei 2002 hie album. "The Guest.” Although thei previous album showed more maturity in overall song composition, "Phantom Planet” is an example of pure emotion and energy following an make i work, radio-fe iendly and becomes apparent even as carly as the frst track with erratic empo changes and sloppy guitar Keep in mind at well that their new sound is the same sound that The Strokes and The White Stripes. have always had except Phantom Planet seems to Phantom Planet cracks Lonely Day” and {ater co become overplayed in pro- tot for FOX's The O.C) that made "The Guet’ a major icin 2002 but a whole is very strong Te vas suprising o le thatthe cighteen-franit fur The albugt 2 fS¢Aingl off ofthe B84 album wa recotdetitinatnere six weld “We@the third dike Brat.” It is a great aset to the alluam but may not stand a chance 1 a single. Hopefully, twill have some help from other great tacks such as "Ist Things. Ise” and “Know i Al, For those looking for length, “This album ranks in at a few seconds over save your money lacks the such as California’ 35 min, but for the majority of the (shore) tracks, i is worth the money. Underneath the fast guitar licks and distorted vocals is excellent pocty. Tr will probably not be the album you most remember about 2004, bur "Phantom Planet” will bean album you rediscover over and over again, . Big plans semester of excitement By KELLY ANN MURRAY Flaclight Writer The Mansfield University Student Activities office has many events planned to entertsin students this Semester, Musical performances, ttps to-major cites, and dances are only some of the activities planned for the upcoming months, ‘Two profstors from the Mansfield University Music Department will perform an encore Park Avenue Performance on Jan.27. Dr, Joseph Murphy, a saxophone professor, and Dr, Matthew Slot, a guitar profesor will join again to enterain members of the campus near Jazzman's cafe at 11:45 am, (One of che first events planned. for the campus is a musical performance by Indie rocker Robin Renee. The New Jersey based song, blends Punk and New Wave soles with poetic Ics, Rence will be performing near Jazzman's cafe in the HUB, Alumni Hall, on Feb. 3,a0 145 am, (On Feb.11, studencs will have album, "Looking Forward” is described as a combination of heart, voice, and guitar, ‘The album features pieces describing Moreis mother filling in love with an old fiend, and touring. Mansfield University students will once again have the apport nity to eravel this semester. The Student Activities Office bas tcp to Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City planned. Clarence Crisp, Director of Student Activities, accompanies students to the destinations ‘Everybody decides where they 0, and what they do on all of our ‘experiences as a new tips,” Crisp said. "The trip co Now York City is our most popu: lar trip. Some students go. to Ground Zero and others <0 Broadway. Washington DC is also a very popular trip. (One campus event planned for the monchs furthee ahead is the Billy Marcin Circus, The be held a 7 pum. in Decker Gym. (Other events planned for the the opportunity to view a musical semester include a Superbow production entitled "Black Party that will also be sponsored Broadway’. “Black Broadway” by The MU TV Club, WNTE will feature selecions form the FM, game nights and movie pre smash hits "Dreamgirl", "Ain't Misbehavin’ Partie cated Ladies", and many rs. The event it sponsored by the Student Activities office, the Mansfield Activites Council, and Professor Michael Crum. "Black Broadway” will be held in ‘Steaughn Auditorium at 8 p.m, The University will once again sentations. Game nighes will be held every Sunday from 10 a.m (0 6 pam. Presentations of B. ‘movies will be held on Sunday's a 6 pum. All of these events w be held in the Hut All ofthe activities planned are selected with help from students, “What we ey to do is work within the budget, and alo look a things are popular,” Crisp said. "We get ogether with the students and vote for these activities. welcome professional entertainer Lea Mortis to the campus for a Park Avenue Performance at 11:45. ‘am, on Feb. 19. Mortis! 2003 Can you sing?? inc seade hot gi who cnt ough of "Then come adios THE ELLISON COLLECTION “Mansfield University all-male acapella group! "WHEN: Thre, 23a 6 pa (mee insice fom dhe main entrance comming fom The Hus) just cl ig Sy 82-0248, Mansfeld University Flahlight - 7 Current Listings inckude: Market Researcher Recreation Program Manager Video Producer Recreation Area Designer Musical/Drama Assistant “Bully Busters’ Coordinator Elementary Math Tutors Publicity Liaison Newsletter Coordinator Fitness Program intern Financial Services Intern Event Planning Assistant Classroom Assistant High School Tutor ‘The Career Awareness Office has listings for internships and projects from dozens of businesses here in the Norther Tier! From ‘education to accounting, openings cover a wide range of interests and majors. For a complete listing of internships and special projects, visit us on the web at the www. mansfield.edu/~eap Jnternship_opportunities htm, Stop in Alumni 134 to discuss your options for spring or summer work experience! Sponsored by Alumni-Hall 1. x42! mies Blaise F Kl 4 Friday, Feb. 13 All-Campus Semi-Formal Dance With large video dance screens M.U. ID required for admis- ‘sion to the Kelchner Center Free Pizza, Soda, and | Yummies | Door Prize drawing at 1a.m. for a DVD Player ARCADIA THEATRE MAIN STREET + WELLSBORO, PA 16901 570-724-4957 vn AS WEES HOMIES” | Win A Date With Tad Hamilton | Cold Mountain Along Came Polly The Last Samurai eo A cx] Mansfeld University _Weenesday January 21,2004 ‘8. Flasligh By NOAH JON WOEHREL Feahligh Writer game ‘Sou! Calibur If, the popular arcade same co 3D fighting, game, has finally hit the home video game systems Nam delighted Debuting on the Sony Playstation H, Nintendo GameCube and Microsofi's Xbox system, Nameo's latest release has made quite the impact with home gamers, Sequel to Sou! Calibur for the ill-fated Sega Dreamease system, Namco has ‘pic NES in taken cues from their consumers, Finally, keeping the best elements of the game for their sequel and adding a Few movie sequels have had the staying power to endie a succesful sequel. Soul Calibur IF ranks a Tight up there with Back 10 the Future IL as well as quite possibly the bese movie ever. Ghose 1. Gamers that have played the original wil notice a large amount of similarvies Derween it and the sequel. Master which Busters Many of Ridden unlocked This was tothe marketing. department of Namco, who game Congratulatory ematks licenses co popular video comic book characters for separate game systems, On Phystation 1 you will have Heihachi fiom the popular Tekken Ga this game series, fighting by smpanys the player to go chrough « map fighting ac differene sages, while along, che way earning money to buy new weapons and costumes, characters. are baseball card collector in all of us, or the lester stamp collectors the GameCube own will be Link, hero of che Legend of Zelda that debuted on the 1987, Xbox ‘owners will have the comic book [ hero Spawn, Other new feacures include Weapon, & mode allows smashes" friendly, the games secre and game can alo be ui an through this-mode, definitely made for the Worry my school lay takes the forefrone of 's est qualities. This isa Ps2igncomrtles643505p1.¥imi game where, quite posbly anyone ‘an pick ic up and do well, Some criccze cis game of eing "button although the allowing true gamers t0 enjoy the + ofthis fighter. So, do not childeen, srandmother Roberta will not be you at this game... ‘Characters can move in a 3m: sional level by side stepping. and view: Soul Calibur ZT) running around fa opponents, giv ing alr of depth that 2D fighters like Sire Fgh ld not Compared 0 other 3D fighters such as Tebken and the Virtua ster Soul Calibur IT offers quite a bie ‘mobility and flesibilry in fame play. Soul Calibur IT can please anyone at 2 pargy the first time gamer, the experienced fighter, or even the wal lower ls: ening to They Might Be Giants on cheir Wallan In the way of graphics, Soud Calibur I ck the system's hardware, The fall advantage of ters have highly detailed clothes as well 2s seamless animation Sparks fly in a brilliant manner when weapons collide and hardcore motion ean be seen on the cha. acters face when geting nailed by II an opponent. The arenas have breath-taking backdrops as wl quite a bie of exeras like fal leaves and dripping water, The ‘enough eye candy for any game including a large amount of gle factor on the female character, comparable to “Baywatch” o¢ she ‘Anna Nicole Show” Following suit with the rst of 1 game's endeating qualities, the sounds and music add thie pare to helping this game rock more then your mom's meatloa. Even your mom would lave this game, but she won't play it, she won't do that. Meallic clang from weapon clashes and beaut fully orchestrated music add to the Soul Calibur I experience. In my opinion, this game is quite possibly the best fighting game ever. It has the total pack age of graphics, sound, gam: play, and replay value. The orig inal Soul Calibur stayed in che hearts of many gamers fora long time and Namco has done an amazing job in giving gamer vwhat they wane. This is a:must buy for any fan of the genre anyone who enjoys watching girls beat each other up. IT implements NetR By STEPHEN JANOSKI Flashlight Wrier Students returning co campus forthe spring semester were greeted with a network regis tration screen when first turning on their ‘computers. Before being granted access t0 the internet students had to register thei ss with the NetReg system. doing so students agree to the "Acceptable compu In use policy in which IT outlines its policies regarding use of the network The implementation of Netreg went smooth Iy, according ro Calissa Lazowick’ of IT: Over 1100 students have completed. the proces. Students having problems have been aided by Dormink student workers, One reason why the NetReg registration process was implemented was to save time and resources when responding to subpoena and infringement notices, according to Connie ckman, Director of Information Technology. In an open letter, Beckman explains that Mansfield University has received increasing amounts of request 0 shutdown users on the university nerwork that have been fied as sharing copyrighted materials eg ong/1PP2P/howro- nope ch TV RIAA page: mpl ww techt corns cutis, 50,00 nt “Dighal Meanie Copyright Ace, inp copih gv isporeauildweald seer ul | faeces ‘When an IP address, a unique number to each ‘computer connected the internet is identi 2s disrbuting copyrighted materials is given ro TT they are legally required to stop the distrib tion of files. NetReg greatly seduces the time registration needed to accomplish this, Tn late December, federal appeals coure ruled thar the record indusry could not frce internet service providers to release the identity of users accused of sharing copyrighted material According to Beckman, IT has been informed ‘that tis ring does not apply to the cour die ‘rice Mansfield isin and must continue to com sy with notices received Students conoeened about weather or not they n danger of being accused by the RIAA of distributing conten should either uninstall programs such as Kazaa and Morpheus or ensure they ate not sharing files which could be consid cred copyrighted. Another reason why NetReg was implement cd was co help prevent another i work downtime from virus infection simi to when the Nach worm infected camp As Cay as nee semester Neg wl Beale to alten of vlneblies ta prevent the ‘pred ofrises Any questions gating Nag or the Accprable Use poly an be divéiad to Informacion Tchology a 357 Rock, | Paper, Scissors | Tournament sponsored by Lambda Pi Eta Wed. Jan 28 $2 entry fee 7 p.m. @ The Hut Call Chad Landers at x6900 for info. | Food, Prizes, music & fun! ‘Wednesday, January 21 , 2004 Mansfield University Flashlight -9 Flashlight Movie Review: Tim Burton’s mile FISH By JOSEPH KING Flashlight Writer The visionary Filmmaker Tim Burton returns from a prolonged absence wich the visually stunning Big Fish, ‘Quirky and entertaining, the film invites you inco'a fantasy world decidedly reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ magic realism. Unforrunately, unlike Marquez, Burton has not que mastered che are of transition required for success of chis genre on the big screen ‘Tic ls ope wth night yeild Eben Bloor confined to bed during an abnormal growth petiod while reading che World Book Encyclopedia when he happens the ‘upon ‘ath: fietion Factoid that asserts the sine ofa goldish isin direct core the sie of the aqua lation with many Gsh elt ences, appear metaphors) Several years prety ing quering much every i his hometown of Ashton, Alabama (includ ing a finaly gan), he determines that for his own petson- al growth, he must lave home and, ikea goldfish, find Thus begins several fantastic adventures that become his son Will (Billy the stories he uses t9 ent Crudup, Almost Famous, Js ‘one else thats within earshot. What begins as a love of storytelling becomes smothering as Will matures into a young man, These stories become a divisive wedge ‘within thee relationship. The adventures chat ensue include singing Korean Siamese twins, a psychic witch with a glass eye that reveals ro Edvard che means of his own death, were wolves and the afore mentioned gant. Each adventure has the Fe of great storytelling, and each is revisited co reat effet, yet each one sil eaves the viewer with a sease incompletion ‘The cinematography Burton ‘ment is conducive to the story ¢ loys foreach seg. is unfolding: the eliteerng lighting, lsh grass and high camera angles in the Specte segment invoke an idea ofa secre paradise: the dark lighting and low camera angles accentuate che circus atmosphere nd invoke a sense of ominous won- dr, Bach scene is sarurated in tich effusive colors ike deep reds (several of che circus scenes), and bright yel- lows (a field of daffodils chat Edward plants to woo Sanda, his future wife plhyed to perfetion bythe riv- cing Allison Lohman as a youth and the always beautiful Jessica Lange as an adult). The seene in which Esiward fits sees bis furare wife is noch short of magical: time stops-juggling barons, acro- buts and popcorn frceze in mid-air as Edward slow- Iy walls toward hie true love, the popcorn filling as the walks chrough it Edward is portrayed by two talented actos, with very diferent tones, The young Edward is played with « naive and childike enthusiasm by Ewan MeGregor H (Mulan Rouge, Down With Love) McGregor smiles most of the time and is never fazed by the obstacles he confronted with simply fixes of overcomes. Albert Finney's more mature Edward is less exuberant, and at a lowe aver failure of hie rela tionship with his son. His performance is seamless, providing the foundation of well a the dram. both the comedy as Alas, as much as enjoyed the movie asa whole, after eft che theater I fllike I had just enjoyed the be rings of several interesting movies tha showed greatness yet never really came to fruition Inexplicably, in Burcon's hands, these beautiful vignertes, when tied together, still form an ultimately saying movie experience __What everyone else is saying. EL FACTS: : Ewan McGregor Tagline: An adventure as big as life itself *,..A great-looking film, with a fantastical visual style..” “Director Tim Burton finally hooks the one that got away: a script that challenges and deepens his visionary talent.” -Rolling Stone “Big Fish takes a while to get its bearings, but it gets better and better.” “Big Fish succeeds on the basis of its unusual combination of emotional clarity and loopy charm.” -eye Weekly “An emotionally stunted film about an emotionally stunted man.” - -Roger Ebert USA Today San Francisco Chronicle 10- Flashlghe OPINION & f _ Mansfeld Universi EDITORIAL From the Editor’s Desk: By JENNIFER NELSON Editor-in-Chief of the Flahlghe ‘Welcome back to yet another exciting isue of che Flashlight! (So maybe there was alice sarcasm in that.) Mose students including myself are not ready to be back at Mansfield. We were spoiled with a month-long break to do whatever we wanted. Buc i's time to get back into the swing of As many of you already know, we ae experiencing many new changes atthe Flashligh forthe spring semester. Several of us have moved up in positions and others have ten on more responsibilities at the same time. Whatever the case may be, we hope to continue to bring you a grea student newspaper. Granted there might be mistakes, we will work hard to fix chem. I's true that when someone makes a mistake, they learn from it. I hear alot of comments that “no one reads that paper.” Yes, they do. If people dai rad the pape, they wouldst know what is going on. People do pay attention, The best I can tll my sa his Semester isto keep an open-mind and make thebestof everything. And for you, the reader, fel free wo make any comments or suggestions tous. ‘Constructive etic is something we can only benefit fom. Since we ae starting off fesh the semester, Ihave some advice that can help make this semester something to look forward to. By the mid dle ofthe Fall 2003 semester, Irtally lose my motivation. Ihave no idea why. I thought ic was because ofall the work I had to do along with my ‘extracurricular activites. 'm not che type to just quit something: once I start something I have to fnsh i or I fel cerbl, ‘Alot of people say I have too much on my plate. At che ime I didaie ‘think I did I just enjoyed doing ie all. Bu something just was right. In my mind I knew that, however I couldsit bring myself to tell anyone. ‘Then Thanksgiving break rolled around, and I had time to think about what was going ehrough my mind: I wasn’t sure what I truly wanted to ddo when it was time for me to “playin the real world." On top of chat, the usual stresses of life were getting to me, It just seems like you cant beat he clock, ‘Whatever happened to the days when you could relax and have time «co actually breathe fora while I guess I reached a poine where I didn't ‘know the answers to anything, Then again, do we ever know all the answers ? No. we cait predict the furure, no matter how hard we ty Then I realized I wasn't the only one. I've listened to students talking, Starting off on si right track and alo of them fee sed with their clases, One gia suid, "My ‘one profesor nid we need like eight books For our one clas, Wih ll ‘0 do with my other clases and my organizations if il behind, bbchind. This causes a tocl lack of motivation, One of my frends old sme that I should try « words, tackle one obstacle at atime. This can apply co everyone. Ifyou fee like chee is just roo much you have to gee done, take a breath and just rake i one step ata time. I'sa new semester time for new begin ings. Unfortunately, meeting a deadline and getting your work done ae not the only things that hinder someone's progress. Personal relationships can also bea problem. People can bring you down with their words and actions. Though i's easier said than done, we can avoid these people, ‘You don't need co deal with that, especially ifyou have more important things co worry about lke your education, (You're paying good money for your education, and you're gaining great experiences. Why put up with someone who's only making you fel like you can't accomplish any. thing?) People are not worth your time ill they do is bring you down, Tc took me along time to figure chis out. Sad but true. Tm che type of person char believes in making things work. I learned the hard way that it takes two for that to happen. You can ty as hard as you want, but sometimes i use noc worth it In this day in age, more and more individuals are seen a “options” instead of “priorities”. As the aying goes, dont ever lec someone be your priority when they only see you at their option. It ‘may takea while co get ove it, but you will, trust me. Sometimes you have to look out for You’ in a stution and chat is far from selfish. Ie takes rime ( you know that ‘thing’ we all hate to heat) for things to work themselves out. Until then just go with the low and stay focused. Alter this semester, some of us wil be talking on internships and gradu ating or just working a our usual summer jobs. To those who are leaving, ‘make this semester one of your best ever. You can never get these days buck. Excel tothe best of your ability and make unforgettable memories. For everyone else, start off the semester the right way: Relax Take a deep breath. You cam do i. Trust me.I wish you luck this semester and a happy belated new yea. focus my attention on something else. In other Letter to the Editor: It’s all about the money Dest Editor, [Lam a senior in my third year at Mansfield University. lve it here. ‘Other than some of the people Ihave few complints. Manser on the ‘weekends is of course one of them. However, that’s not what I want to aaddzes with this leer. “The people closest to me know me as prery cheap. I make sure use all of my meals whether I'm hungry or not. I never skip dass because “I pay for them” (even though my parents do). I hate to waste money. ‘As of late, have come across a particular grievance with Mansfield University in which I feel Iam being robbed of my parents’ hard-earned ‘money. In part of our student fees, 2 $120 charge is made forall ru- dents forthe use of Kelchner Fitness Center ‘This is okay: I have-no problem with paying that amount of money fot the use of the building. I do however have a problem paying for the use of the entre building, when much of is “fF limits” because i is falling apart and unsafe to even walk in. have heard no plans to fix tis problem, nor have I been reimbursed for the depreciation ofthe buildings condition. Why should I continue to pay the full amount 6f$120, when I cannot fly utilize tha invest ment? Something doesn't add up right. 1 feel thar all students and faculty thar pay for the use ofthe ness center should rectve a certain percent- tage refund atthe end ofeach semester. If can't ute the entire building, To not want to pay for it. Wednesday, January 21, 2004 The Flashlight M Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Student Newspaper acest sooesesooooeoes Jennifer Nef “rary Grymbine Sarab iia ‘News Go-Editors Theresa Benner, Feavures Editor Gregory Pellegrino, ‘Sports Editor Michael Peters, Asittan Sports Editor Michael Pastore, Web Bditr!Prduction Manager Lexi Beckel, Advertting Mandger Calvin Ruthven, Busines Manager Jenni Simons, ee Manager James Shappel Michael Peters, Copy Editort Daniel Mason, ‘Adviser Poeeseooooooros Al bisa o The eg me