Full text of ' THE CRUSADER SEPT 2002 To APR. 2003 u U E H N N.U N E R I% t Ct usafccr Volume 44, Number 1 www. Susqu.edu/crusader Friday, September 6, 2002 News in Uli&T Student walks for breast cancer This October 11 to 13 Avon will be holding a Breast Cancer 3-day walk held in memory and celebration of those whose lives have been challenged with breast can- cer. Senior Gretchen Anderson will be participating and was asked to fundraise $1900.

She is asking for donations from cam- pas members to help her reach this goal. Donations can be sent to Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day, 135 S. LaSalle, Dept. 7380, Chicago, IL by Sept. Her participant num- ber (102722) should be includ- ed on the check. Consultants want advice for center Susquehanna will host MHTN architects and Birchfield Jacobs food con- sultants on Sept. 9 to 12 as part of a facilities planning study of the Degenstein Campus Center and the Groce Silk Mill, including campus food services.

What's Shakin', the new soft serve ice cream venue located at 301 North Market St. In Selinsgrove, may have a simple approach, but it is one that is working with the crowds. The eatery has a. Wanting to quit. One participant, Stephanie Nuoez, wanted to quit for her boyfriend who doesn't smoke and hates that she does. Product Description. Smoke 'n' Mirrors, the latest release from famed guitarist Lee Ritenour (a.k.a. Captain Fingers), features a progressive, innovative mix of world music and contemporary jazz. Blending his style of jazz -using electric and acoustic guitars with elements from Africa, Brazil, South America and India, Smoke 'n'.

A variety of focus group sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to gather input from the campus community. Students can stop by the Information Desk to sign up to join a focus group. Counseling offered on Sept.

11 The one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is approaching. The Counseling Center will be open all day on Sept.

11 for walk-in appointments. Tickets for trip to NYC available On October 19, there will be a trip to New York City. Tickets are on sale for $25 per person in the Campus Center Office. The bus departs Susquehanna at 7:00 a.m. And departs from NYC at 8:00 p.m.

The day is yours to spend how- ever you choose. Inside Forum Dining hall changes cause controversy Living & Arts 5 Professor has been at SU since 1960 Living & Arts 6 New ice cream shop opens in Selinsgrove Sports Women's soccer kicks into fall season Campus remembers Potter By Jessica Miller Managing Editor of Content The Susquehanna community came together to say goodbye to one of its own last week. Susquehanna faculty, staff and stu- dents gathered in remembrance of Dr. Potter, professor of chemistry and Susquehanna faculty member since 1966, during a memorial service Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Weber Chapel Auditorium. Potter, who would have been 64 this October, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday, Aug.

1 1 in Elk County. 'Neil lived a large life,' Degenstein Professor of History Dr. Donald Housley said during the serv- ice. 'His was a rich life, the life a nov- elist would write.

Neil did life.' In his speech, Housley shared stories and vignettes about Potter, concluding diat acts undertaken by Potter were 'meant to improve the lives of others.'

In addition to Housley, a number of other members of the Susquehanna com- munity also participated in the service. Jay Lemons served as Lector and began the service with a read- ing of Psalm 23. Lemons also thanked all those in attendance for coming. Radecke, chaplain to the university, presided over the service and delivered a homi- ly in which he recognized Potter's 25 years as the marshal of the faculty dur- ing ceremonies and special events. Radecke drew a comparison between the marshal's mace that Potter carried on many occasions and the Christian sym- bol of the shepherd's crook. 'Neil knew the sustaining power of both implements when yielded in the power of God,' Radecke said. 'In all things, Neil cared deeply.'

Raymond Shaheen, spe- cial assistant to the president, read a passage from the Bible and paid hom- age to Potter's service as a lay preacher at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, where he was an active member. Shaheen recalled the many times that Potter would eagerly share with him the homilies he had prepared for ciiuicu »ervices. 'My heart is warmed as I remem- ber Neil, a man who had a high regard for the Good Book,' Shaheen recalled before his reading. 1 ile I'iinici IN MEMORIAM — Dr. Neil Potter served as the university marshal for 25 years.

Potter, professor of chemistry, was involved in many campus activities, including coaching football and soccer. Potter died Aug. 11 as the result of injuries suffered in a car accident in Elk County.

Hegberg, professor of music, served as organist during the service and junior Kristina House acted as deacon. Solo music was sung by Lecturer in Music Judith White.

'[Potter] was a very challenging professor and he expected 150 percent from his students,' senior biology major Brandi Swietkoski recalled. 'He helped me to become a more independ- ent thinker. His classes built character.' Swietkoski said that Potter's sense of humor in the classroom will remain with her for years to come.

'He was hilarious. Ten years from now at our reunion, what will all the former biology majors be talking about? Potter stories.' One of the stories that Swietkoski remembers occurred shortly before win- ter break one year when she and her other organic chemistry classmates were awaiting Potter's arrival in their class- room of Fisher Science Hall. Swietkoski said that suddenly the sound of bells could be heard approaching and into the classroom walked Potter in a Santa Claus suit carrying a plate full of cookies.

Potter was active in both academ- ics and athletics on campus during his many years at Susquehanna. In addi- tion to serving as head of the chem- stry department, Potter was also head nen's soccer coach for 13 years. More iccently, Potter served as the kicking.

Oach of the football team since 1997. Not many people have an interest in so many different sports, but no matter what sport, from basketball to swimming, he was always there sup- porting the students,' senior athlete Alison Ream said. 'It was always about the students.' Ream also recalled that often times when a Susquehanna athlete was fea- tured in a local newspaper, Potter would cut out the article and place it in the student's mailbox since the student might not have otherwise been aware of the coverage. Potter's involvement went beyond die classroom and the athletic field. He ran the Chemistry Road Show, an effort to promote Susquehanna and the sci- ences to tens of thousands of high school students throughout the Northeast. He also served as the long-time advisor to the senior class and he developed an Alumni Admission Program in 1978.

Potter was also the coordinator of Susquehanna's United Way fund drive Potter was active in the wider Selinsgrove community as well. Potter's memberships in the communi- ty included the Snydei County Red Cross, of which he was chair, the Selinsgrove Area Youth So eventually will be determined. But don't think that the old -school helmets are a thing of the past In tact, some players prefer die familiar feel of the prior models, which, according to Mason, supply the same amount ol protection as the newer U'lslOII 'The wav I look at It, I'm Rot going to put a helmet on a guv that s not sale Mason said Thev re prel tv equal m Safety, but the juiv's still out 'Til tlunl they'd be better, but it's a little early to tell ' Page 4 Forum Friday, September 6, 2002 Editorials Observing certain days is important Ah, the good old days of elementary school.

Classes never started before Labor Day and school was cancelled for such important events as President's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.' S birthday and yes, even Columbus Day. Come to think of it, why don't we celebrate those holidays any more? Columbus Day was a bit of a stretch considering that he did not even dis- cover America, but the other ones are important and should be observed at Susquehanna. For those of you who don't know, Labor Day is not just the unofficial closing date of pools nation- wide.

It was officially created in 1892 in an effort to appease the nation's workers, who were growing increasingly disgruntled about low wages and long hours. But Labor Day should be celebrated not because it's another excuse for students' to get out of classes. It should be observed as a nod to those who keep Susquehanna going: the professors who pre- pare students for the rest of their lives, the cafeteria workers who provide meals day in and day out and countless others. Presideni's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day are just as vital. They celebrate people who helped to shape our nation.

Would we even recognize our country without the influences of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and King? Probably not, so surely they deserve a little recognition.

However, if these holidays were observed at Susquehanna, vacation days would probably be axed later in the year. There would not be many fans of taking a half week off winter break or adding a few more days at the end of the semester. 11 coverage should be tasteful Staff Editorial Rocky Mountain Collegian (U-Wire) FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The coverage has already begun, and will increase by the day. As the anniversary of Sept.

1 1 gets closer, the number of specials appearing on television, in newspapers and magazines and on the Internet will only continue to grow. By the time we reach the actual anniversary this Wednesday, coverage may approach a point that could only be described as over-saturation. This is not necessarily a bad thing. But with this amount of coverage comes great responsibility.

The media should do what they can to focus on the people impacted by Sept. The media should focus on the more positive, forward- looking aspects of the story — how the country came together after the attacks, the memorials that are being created, etc. We should focus on the future, what is to come, without unnecessarily ask- ing viewers or readers to relive the events of that horrible day. Understand, however, that media saturation may become too much for some to bear. If it does for you, turn off the television, set aside the newspa- per.

You have the right to remember Sept. 11 in your own way, even if it doesn't include the media. The editorials of The Crusader reflect the views of individual members of the editorial board. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the entire editorial board or of the university. The content of the Forum page is the responsibility of the editor in chief and the Forum editor.

The Chaplain's Corner By the Rev. Radecke 'This will be the year I keep my notebook neat.'

I made that promise to myself at the start of every school year from grade four to halfway through a second master's degree. Every year, breaking the promise was among the first of my accomplishments.

Within mere days, dog-eared pages stuck out every which way, and the whole notebook began to resemble a spectacularly failed experiment by a first-year student at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, This liability had an upside — the cultivation of memory. Though 1 continued to take notes and record assignments, I learned that 1 could not count on being able to locate them later (or read them if I did find them), so I had better remember them. To a surprising degree, I did. Taking notes became more of a mnemonic device than an exercise in paper-based data storage and retrieval.

I may not remember where I put my keys, but I can still recall lectures from twenty years ago. God has a way of turning liabilities into assets.

In the Creator's hands, our flaws and weaknesses can become portals for new skills and better ways. FJiiidT^J The Crusader/Van Aylward Encore receives criticism Encore. Are you sick of reading this already? Like most other students on campus, you are probably fed up with some aspect of the establishment. From greasy food to unripe bananas, you are undoubtedly one of the many who hope, maybe even pray, for change. But instead of berating Encore for its many inadequacies, I figured I would give other students the opportunity to voice their opinions. After all, everyone always has some- thing to say about Encore.

'Encore is not very fulfilling because last year they gave a lot of options and this year they took a lot away from us.' Antonette Hubbard '04 'Twenty-eight thousand dollars says I can eat whenever I feel like it.'

(in response to getting only one meal at a time) Liz Palmer '04 'I used to get yogurt and fruit as a meal before class and I can't even get that now and it's pretty dumb.' Devon Taylor '04 'I think it stinks that they cut the chicken tenders out of the meal. So if I didn't want a lukewarm chicken sandwich and hamburger, at least I could have gone for chicken tenders, but now they aren't on the meal plan.' Chris Seiler '05 Jonathan llluzzi Forum Editor lot of the food there, seeing everything is way overpriced. A $1.25 for a yogurt?

I just don't understand that.' Nicole Acevedo '05 'I was starving the other day. I hadn't eaten breakfast or lunch. By the time two o'clock rolled around, I went to Encore and I could only get one chicken sand- wich because of the one meal plan at a time. And of course that didn't fill me up, I was starving!' Bubba Mills '05 'Chicken fingers aren't on the meal plan!

What's up with that? That's all I would get. I'd go there late at night, get chicken fingers, fries and two cookies. Now I can get, oh, a cheeseburger, a drink and fries; which are soggy, they're greasy, not even done, I have to salt them myself.' Ted Patterson '05 'I don't think Encore is even using real food. And sometimes the workers, and by sometimes I mean usually, are a little on the rude side, which is not very pleasant when I am getting a sandwich. I just don't appreciate it.'

Jason Jewett '05 'I think it's ridiculous to be paying for a 'I think it's ridiculous that we have to pay $2.50 for four mozzarella sticks when we bought six last year for $1.95. It's not fair to us, one meal at a time. I'm sick of the service. And when they say the grill closes at 11:45, they shouldn't close it at 11:15.'

Dan Gilroy '03 'I just avoid Encore entirely.' Kate Bennis '05 'Of all things to remove from meal equivalency, they had to take away the chicken tenders. I think that is really dumb since it's one of the most edible things from Encore.' Jill Stokes '04 'I don't like the food because it is so greasy and not very healthy for you. It would be nice if healthier alternatives were available.' Chris Matje '05 So there you have it. The verdict is in, and it's not looking good for Encore.

However, there is something we can do about it. Through information provided by Gail Ferlazzo, director of the campus cr nter and activities, a facilities planning study regarding the Degenstein Campus Center and the Gross Silk Mill will be conducted during the week of Sept. 13 in which dining services will be discussed. I suggest that each and every person who has been affected by Encore, in other words the entire campus, should attend. If not, let the complaints keep com- ing. Campus has room for change Another building on campus goes up, another dirt area forms.

Unfortunately, most of us are all too familiar with this occasion. If you have failed to notice, the latest dirt area encom- passes the ground between Aikens Hall and Reed Hall. Before we just let the hay covered dirt tum to grass, I got to thinking and arrived at this notion: If Susquehanna has been able to afford a state-of-the-art fitness com- plex, football field and concert hall, then surely it can add at least one more building project to the mix. These are just a few of my ideas. An immediate complaint that most of the student body seems to be voicing day in and day out is without question the beloved Encore Cafe So why don't we just replace it with something more trendy and popular? Say, McDonald's or Burger King? But seeing as it would be our own project, I'm thinking SusqueDonald's or SusqueKing would fit the bill.

At least then we would have a legitimate reason to waste our money on greasy food. But if food isn't a top priority (God be with you), then the parking situation must come in at a close second. Therefore, I propose we build a park- ing garage in the vacant space to accom- modate parking needs. As long as it can be guaranteed it won't collapse, of course. And since building upward seems to be the thing to do around here, how about building (brace yourself) a new dorm! This idea may make the most sense out of any, given that freshmen have been flocking here like bats out of hell.

Seriously, it's ridiculous. Another dorm would solve a lot of problems. Instead of building now, let's dig. Jonathan llluzzi Forum Editor I'm thinking along the lines of a nice outdoor Olympic-sized pool, heated mind you, complete with regulation-sized plat- forms, huge water slides and a retractable roof for seasonal swimming.

This would easily satisfy a lot of peo- ple on campus, seeing as it would create a greater demand for jobs on campus for those involved in work study. And who wouldn't mind watching our fellow classmates plunge into the water from outrageous platform heights? We would send the squirrels off them first to make sure it is safe.

If a pool doesn't suit your fancy, then how about showing our school support for something a little more cost effec- tive. I'm envisioning an animal-feeding sanctuary for all four legged animals including the trash eating squirrels, chip- munks, groundhogs, rabbits and the stray skunk I saw wandering around last week.

There would also have to be an abun- dance of bird feeders, for obvious rea- sons. How cool would this be? It would be like our own Susquehanna Zoo, pet- ting optional. But for a cardiovascular exercise, I suggest constructing an 'X-games' like skate park for those high school kids that come here and deface our beautiful sidewalk curbs with their grinding tricks. The park would be equipped with a half pipe and miniature street courses.

And the best part? We won't be held liable if bones are broken. Let's venture back to water. I think a pond would be an excellent choice to fill the space. This would be perfect for afternoon picnics.

We could all take our Encore food out there and discuss the meaning of life over a lukewarm hamburger. At night, a pond would be a perfect spot for campus-wide make out sessions with moonlight bouncing off the water. Whoa, getting a little excited here. But think about it, we could very well become known as the ultimate hook-up university in the country. Aw heck, while we're at it, let's build an amusement park for Cletus and Bobbi Jo and their youngin's. This would undoubtedly connect our university to some of the locals. The only catch, you have to sport a mullet.

Any of these options would certainly prove to be wonderful additions to our campus, so long as no one would be dis- criminated against when using the pro- posed facilities. Which means a new football field is out of the question.

Off-campus meal plans not efficient Kerry Thomas Assistant Forum Editor Returning to Susquehanna as a senior this year, I was incredibly excited to have the opportunity to live on Liberty Alley and to have the option of not hav- ing to eat in the cafeteria. Early last week, I was thinking to myself, 'This is great, no more cafeteria food. I have this cooking thing down.' But then as the week continued, I became increasingly busy.

Between catching up with friends, joining various student activity groups and digging into all of my schoolwork, I began to find myself continually running out the door with just a piece of bread or a Nutri-grain bar in my hand. This eat-on-the-run lifestyle was OK for a few days. Then over the weekend I began to feel sick at the thought of having to eat another bowl of cejeal or peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches for lunch and dinner. I decided to do a little research to explore what meal plan options are available for students like myself who live off campus. I thought that it would be a big help to my crazy senior schedule if I was able to eat maybe one or two meals a day on campus during the week. I called food services and read the 'Dining in Style' meal plan guide, which appeared in my campus mailbox this week. I discovered that students living off campus can only sign up for 'The Square Mealer' plan.

This plan provides three full meals a day. The other option was the 'Easy Street' plan, which is simply a declining balance that can be used in the Dining Hall, Encore Cafe' and Clyde's Place. Basically, I learned that there is no plan offered to students living off cam- pus that would fall between the option of the full meal plan and the option of only having a declining balance.

For some students living off campus these options are OK, but they do not meet my needs and possibly do not meet the needs of many other students who are living off campus. What does not make any sense is that students living on campus do have the option of going with the two-meals-a- day plan. These include 'The Social Light' plan or the 'The Master Mix' plan, which differ only in the amount of flex money available to students. Students living off campus, however, do not have the two-meals-a-day plan option, just the three. Despite the fact that Susquehanna's food services are not meeting my on- campus eating needs this semester, I would like to applaud the decision to keep Clyde's open until 6 p.m.

Since I am on the declining 'Easy Street' plan, it is great to have that addi- tional on-campus dinner option. From my personal observations this week, several other students also seem to be taking advantage of the option to eat later at Clyde's, whether it is for dinner or perhaps a post-workout snack. As for me and my cooking, I suppose I should buy a cookbook or enroll in some cooking classes. But the moral of my sjory is this: enjoy what you have while you have it.

I always thought it would be the greatest thing in the world to one day not have to eat in the cafeteria ever again. Now I find myself missing it — a change of heart I never would have thought possible. R 1 YtH Number of games in a row won By baseball's Oakland Athletics, a new American League record. Numb e r — o_e — the w f f k QTjrje Crttfaber Susquehanna University Campus Center Activities Box #22 Selinsgrove, PA (570) 372-4298 crusader@susqu.edu The Crusader Online www.susqu.edu/crusader Editorial Board Editor in Chief, Kate Andrews Managing Editor of Content, Jessica Miller Managing Editor of Design, Felecia Wellington Asst Managing Ed. Of Design, Andrea Botchie Newt Editor, Jenni Rowles Asat News Editor, Carolyn Filandro Forum Editor.

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If an author wishes to remain anonymous, he or she must make a special request to the editor in chief. Friday, September 6, 2002 IVING Arts Page 5 Presser House sponsor dies * By Amanda Stcffens SSBBPV^- ' ' 0T' ■'•Jfi/t. *» ■V- i -■■ 1 Tie Crusader/ Andrew Palochko HALLOWED HALLS — The newly-renovated Heilman Hall has been revamped inside and out. Its improved interior features tice rooms and a new performance hall. The building houses a slide library, as well as photography, drawing and graphic design studios. Tkerhotspot Hall caters to many arts Renovation expands on music space By Laurie Banyay Staff Writer For 18 months beginning in 2000, construction workers labored over the renovations to Susquehanna's Heilman Hall.

Some of the new fea- tures include additional practice rooms for the music department, a new art wing, increased storage and a new 320-seat auditorium. Made possible through a $7.5 mil- lion grant from the Degenstein Foundation, this project gave the art program, which began in 1993, a new home as well as improved facilities for the music department. There are now 32 practice rooms, approximately 10 more than the for- mer Heilman Hall offered; 12 faculty offices including a secretary's office; and more classrooms. 'The biggest problem with the old Heilman Hall was the practice rooms,' said Dr.

Valerie Martin, head of the music department and director of the symphonic band. 'There was not good temperature control and there was sound bleed- ing in between the rooms. All of the new practice rooms have been engi- neered to give better sound contain- ment.

Storage space has also been increased.' Martin added that the practice rooms 'enhance learning because they are good spaces to hone skills as a musician.' The whole east wing is a new addi- tion to Heilman Hall. The art program never had a permanent home before, so plans were devised for the inclusion of a new art wing.

It includes photography and draw- ing studios, a graphic design studio, an art history classroom and a slide library. Heilman Hall was originally con- structed in 1957, and when Susquehanna decided to renovate it, the building was in a state of disrepair. '[Heilmanl was not large enough to facilitate the programs, the curricu- lum and the number of students,' said Laura deAbruna, dean of arts, human- ities, and communications. Previously, Heilman consisted of one floor; the expansions added a sec- ond floor. While the building maintains its original spine, a performance hall was added where the old practice wing had been, and practice rooms are located in a brand new wing. The project was timed so that it was not necessary to move classes from the building. The new practice wing was built while the old one was still up so students would still have access to practice rooms.

By Thanksgiving break, the new practice wing was ready so Workers were able to tear the old one down. Over Christmas break, the new art wing was added so that art classes could take place in Heilman second semester. Sophomore music education major Marissa Scott said, 'Although I only had to deal with the old music build- ing for a short time, because of the lack of practice rooms, it was difficult to find times when no one else was practicing.' Scott, who plays the flute, added: 'It is also nice that we don't have to worry about overbooking one room for two different events. It is also really good that there art students other than music majors that come into the building during the day to take class.'

Since the performance hall does not host any classes, it was built dur- ing the year and did not disrupt the learning environment. Slightly larger than Isaacs Auditorium and slightly smaller than the Degenstein Campus Theater, it is an ideal space for recitals.

Finishing touches are still being added. 'I think the new recital hall is beau- tiful,' Scott said. A celebration of Heilman Hall's completion will take place Feb. A group of music alumni is scheduled to perform, in addition to a possible outside group. The celebration is being coordinat- ed by Martin, Jennifer Wiley, assistant professor of strings, and Cyril Stretansky, professor of music. With the addition of the perform- ance hall, competition for the use of Degenstein Campus Theater and Isaacs Auditorium will not be as great.

Within the next few months, a brochure called 'Arts at S.U.' Should be coming out, which will preview the events scheduled to take place in Heilman's auditorium. Living & Arts Assistant Editor Well-loved. Those are just a couple of ways the late Sachiko Presser, former coordinator of social activities for international visitors, is described.

Killed in May in an automobile accident, Presser had a wonderful rela- tionship with Susquehanna, according to Ken Hall, director of major and planned gifts. Presser and her husband estab- lished the Sachiko Kurihara Presser and Bruce D. Presser Scholarship Fund at Susquehanna in 1993, which supports needy international students. In December 2001, Presser made a contribution to Susquehanna's inter- national student program that allowed for the renovation of the International House. Presser made the contribution in order to help the international student program. Shortly thereafter the International House was renamed the Presser International House.

'She was one of those unique peo- ple who really stand out from the crowd,' Hall said. 'It is Susquehanna's privilege and pleasure to associate the Presser name with the house.' Bom in Tokyo, Japan on Aug. 26, 1930, Presser attended Belmont College in Nashville, Tenn. As an international student. It was during that time that Presser met her future husband, Bruce D. Presser, who preceded her in death in October 1996.

Presser began her career at Susquehanna in 1962 as the supervisor of general services one year after her husband got a job as assistant profes- sor of biology. In 1995 she retired from her posi- tion, but shortly after was named coor- dinator of social activities for interna- tional visitors by former president Joel Cunningham for her valuable contri- butions to Susquehanna. Her annual salary was $1. In addition, Presser helped to maintain Susquehanna's relation- ship with Senshu University in Japan. In her new position. Presser worked with the international students during orientation, took them to Wal-Mart, helped them get whatever they needed for living in the International House and served as a means of overall good Sachiko Presser support for the students, according to Director of Residence Life Ward Caldwell.

'International students were close to her heart,' Caldwell said. Hall said that Presser had a profes- sional relationship with the students that extended into friendships. Her contributions 'allowed us a better way to support international stu- dents,' Hall said.

'Sachiko was enthu- siastic about the gift because she was enthusiastic about the program. That and the scholarship fund are part of their legacy.' Presser's hospitality extended throughout the Susquehanna commu- nity. Hall said that she was known for her fried rice. He could recall a time Presser invited him, his wife and their four children into the house and proudly showed off her husband's entomolog- ical models.

'She liked to cook and entertain,' he said. Because of Presser's contribution, a portrait and memorial plaque of her late husband was placed in the house, and Susquehanna is currently commis- sioning a portrait of Sachiko to hang beside it. On either side of her husband's portrait are two display cases. One is filled with items from her husband's collection and the other showcases items from Presser's estate. According to Hall, Presser has rec- ognized Susquehanna in her will, and the funds will go to the international student program and the scholarship fund. During homecoming weekend there will be a tribute to Sachiko, and her portrait will be unveiled, Hall said.

Grosse has staying power Campus offers offbeat classes By Cassondra Lampkin Staff Writer Susquehanna's continuing educa- tion department strives to reach out to the community, and this year it is offering an even broader appeal with a handful of new courses. Many of the participants in the program have challenged their hori- zons by taking exciting, yet rigorous courses such as aquatic exercise, ghost studies and investigation, inter- national folk dancing and sign lan- guage. Since the early 1970s, the contin- uing education program has present- ed adults with the opportunity to obtain associate degrees and certifi- cates, as well as to participate in SPECTRUM, a series of non-credit courses. In addition, classes for teens and children are available throughout the summer months. Recently, the program has fea- tured courses that cater specifically to senior citizens, starting Wednesday, Oct.

2 and taking place twice a month. 'It feels good to offer educational opportunities to not only traditional- aged students that live on campus, but the surrounding community,' Director of Continuing Education Christine Jaegers said. 'We try to pro- vide a link between the university and community.' These non-credit courses usually occur in the evening to accommo- date busy schedules. For added con- venience, there is an online registra- tion payment option. Typical class sizes consist of eight to 10 students.

The evening classes end Saturday, Dec. While many freshmen prepared for orientation on Aug.

23, many new stu- dents in the continuing education pro- gram attended a new student orienta- tion meeting on Aug. Classes start- ed shortly after. Philip Mills began his sign lan- guage course by introducing various signs, learning students' names, sign- ing numbers and discussing stereo- types concerning deaf people. 'There are so many things open to the surrounding community that it is not a tremendous expense or burden,' Mills said.

Lisa Baer, associate director of res- idence life and a student of the contin- uing education program, added, 'It is good that Susquehanna can offer a diversity of awareness to the sur- rounding community.' Classes are also geared toward stu- dent interests. 'It is great to see that people are as interested in a subject as you are,' Mills said. 'They see learning as a positive thing,' In the future, Jaegers intends to continue to offer new educational opportunities for the community to keep interest and meet educational demands. By Rachel Bradley and Lindsay Heslin Staff Writers As freshmen are beginning their first year at Susquehanna and seniors are rounding their fourth, Dr.

Fred Grosse, professor of physics, is begin- ning his 42nd year of teaching here at Susquehanna. He has surpassed the 4 1 years that Dr. Jane Barlow, former professor of classical languages, gave to the school. But, he does not want to stop at 42 years. He is striving to beat veteran records, most notably the all-time record of 50 years set by Dr. Fisher, for whom Fisher Science Hall is named. But, with Grosse's humble attitude, he is more concerned with loving what he does than break- ing a record.

'If I have good classes, I'll stay around,' Grosse said. 'For the most part, teaching is fun, and I like doing it. And it's a lot better than planting flowers or painting walls like my wife would make me do if I retire, so I'll stay here. Download Lagu Payung Hitam New Pallapa Tasya. ' Grosse began his education at Muhlenberg College and later went to Lehigh University to obtain his dm. Torate in physics.

He had originally planned to teach math or history, but was inspired by a teacher who told him that if he could do physics, he could do anything. Since he began teaching in I960, Grosse has discovered that the best part about teaching is 'talking to the students and seeing them light up when they understand.' He can often be found in his office assisting stu dents.

Whether he is going over each problem individually or discussing a certain topic, Grosse is always readily available to his students. On the other hand, he feels that the most discern.if ing part of teaching is having to give grades. 'If I didn't have to give grades I'd stay here forever,' he said. Richard Kozlowski, professor of physics and astronomy, who has worked alongside Grosse for the past 19 years, was also once a student ol Grosse's when he attended Susquehanna.

'Apparently he was a good enough guy that after having him lot a'professor, when I was invited to teach with him, I accepted,' Kozlowski said. 'He's lots of fun to The Groovy '60s j4 f&m/hie ut came, fo muhjuu No widespread, computer technology The only telephone available to stu- dents was located in Selinsgrove Ha! Weber Chapel was called 'Orange Octopus' because of the orange crane used during construction IdatwTrMiKmm Six current buildings were then in existence: Steele, Bogar and Seibert, well as the newly-completed Smith, Hassinger and Reed Tte CtxuixtettfidtiiiM work with.' Not only has Grosse been a devoted professor for the past 42 years, but he has also given his time to coach the men's tennis team for 12 years. Recently, he has also assisted with the women's tennis team. 'Even though we haven't gotten to work with him very much, he has been very willing to help the team improve and strengthen our abili- ties,' freshman Heather Wilkinson said. In his spare time, Grosse dedicates four hours each Saturday and Sunday to improving his own tennis skills.

Grosse has been determined to play the game he loves, even to the point of having to shovel snow off the tennis courts. When he does retire, QfOMC he hopes to continue his active lifestyle by going to Colorado to ski during the winter. For the time being, though, he is satisfied with what he is doing and plans to continue teaching as long as he can. Another source of his inspiration came from Clyde Jacobs, who donat- ed the funds for Susquehanna's fit- ness center and biochemistry lab, and also for whom Clyde's Cafe is named Jacobs, who won the 80 and over national tennis championship, once said, 'All you have to do is keep play ing until you win ' GrotM said that if he is going to teach for 50 years, it will be these words that will keep him going. The Cmwder/Philip Hopko SWINGING INTO ACTION — Fred Grosse, assistant women's tennis coach, is also the longest-reigning professor at Susquehanna. Page 6 Living «MI i^f.w«u««««l^«»' « ll *' ««ll'W»lll W.««»li.« J ».« w) i l J »,^, 1M n Friday, September 6, 2002 Sports Page 7 a You just needed to love to coach and he loved to coach. » Don Harnum ilffl df^l^ Vfe'tk 4S^^ Skis fS ^^teh flMfc^Vfe ndrnurTi Potter's love for sports continues By Joe Guistina Sports Editor Dr.

Neil Potter will first and fore- most be remembered as a chemistry teacher. Potter taught for 35 years in a classroom and a laboratory, but he will also be remembered for his con- tributions on Susquehanna athletic fields. Potter spent nearly half his years at Susquehanna as either a head soccer coach or an assistant football coach.

After his death in an automobile accident on Aug. 11, the football team renamed its spe- cial teams award the Neil Potter Award.

'He was the type of guy where there was never a dull moment,' football head coach Steve Briggs said. 'He was our comic relief.'

Potter joined the Susquehanna faculty in 1966 and was named the head soccer coach in 1967. He held the position for the next seven years, enjoying two winning seasons.

His 1969 squad went 7-4-1, the first soc- cer team at Susquehanna to have a winning season. Though Susquehanna had a soc- cer program in 1938-39, the pro- gram was soon dropped and not brought back until 1959. Before Potter was hired in 1967, the team had five coaches over the eight- year span and had a 25-52-6 record. Under Potter's guidance, the team earned a 35-41-10 record during his seven-year term. 'With the soccer program, he really took it from its infancy and built the program,' Athletic Director Don Harnum said. 'He was really the father coach of the program.'

In that first stay as coach, Potter led the Crusaders to a 1-0 win over Division I Bucknell in 1973 and two wins over Division I St. Bonaventure in 1967 and 1970. Potter stepped down after a 1973 campaign in which the Crusaders went 6-3-4, and in 1974 Will Kepner ran the Crusaders to a 6-5-2 record. Potter was back in 1975, however, for his second tenure as head soccer coach, lead- ing the program for five more years.

The 1978 squad had the highest, winning percentage in the school's history, recording a 8-3-1 season and a.750 winning percentage. He also helped begin a stunning 14- game winning streak over Lebanon Valley, beating them six times in the annual meeting starting in 1973.

In his five-year tenure, the team had a 29-27-6 record. Neil Potter he left the soccer program after the 1979 season he had accumulated a school-record 64 wins and four winning seasons in 12 seasons as coach. 'It was easier to combine differ- ent jobs back then,' Harnum said.

'There was less detail in jobs, both teaching and coaching. You didn't have to worry about an 11 p.m. E- mail from a student, for example. You could spread a little more, but it was still an extra commitment for [Potter] to make road trips and home games.

You just needed to love to coach, and he loved to coach.' Though Potter did not coach at Susquehanna for the next 16 years, he was frequently seen at sporting events on campus. His love of soccer also kept him in touch with current head coach Jim Findlay. 'He came in [the soccer office] and introduced himself, told me he had been the coach and that if there was anything he could do to help, he would,' Findlay said. 'He was the first person on campus to do that. Even if he'd only seen five minutes of a game, he'd come and talk to me about it.' In 1997, Potter once again became a member of the Susquehanna coaching staff, but this time as the football team's kicking coach.

Briggs said that at the time the football team was having trouble with special teams. 'Neil, being Neil, said we stink and we needed to get better,' Briggs said. '1 challenged him and he said he'd do it [help with kicking].

He knows the technique of kickers, being a former soccer coach. We put him on out staff, and he was here everyday helping.' 'The biggest thing he brought to the whole athletic program was his enthusiasm and attitude,' Harnum said.

'He loved athletics and every- thing that we did here.' Gleason leads cross country By Chris Hannas Staff Writer The Susquehanna men's and women's cross country teams will rely on the leadership of upperclass- men for the fall 2002 season. With no seniors on the team, the men's squad will be looking to junior co-captains Ryan Gleason and Ryan McGuire to help improve upon a fifth- place Middle Atlantic Conference fin- ish last year. In addition to Gleason and McGuire, the team returns five letter- winners, including sophomores Tyson Snader and Leif Kauffman, who are expected to make big contributions to the team this year. Also running for the Crusaders will be sophomores Jeremy Apgar, Steve Romberger and Chris Seiler. Head coach Craig Penney, in his fourth year at Susquehanna, is looking to the freshmen on the team for some immediate contributions.

This season's newcomers include Shane Cartwright, Jadrien Deibler, George Haines, Anthony Losorelli and Chris Wiegand. 'Last year we accomplished some good things,' Penney said. 'We had some injuries going into the confer- ence meet, but we have good depth now. I think we will be OK.'

Penney said that while champi- onships are always desirable, the main goal for this year's squad is to improve as a team. 'We have lots of potential,' said Gleason, who finished 85th at the nation- al meet last season. 'It's a long season, but if everybody runs smart and trains hard we should do very well. I think we can be top three in the conference.' According to Gleason, having a consistent well-rounded team is the key to success this year.

The Susquehanna women will be led this year by senior co-captains Erin Colwell and Angela Luino. The two will anchor a team that looks to better its third-place confer- ence finish of a year ago. The Crusaders are ranked fourth going into this season and feature six returning let- terwinners. Junior Amanda Phillips is one of the returning runners, who according to Penney should be one of the top performers on the team. 'Amanda gives us a lot of depth up front,' Colwell said.

Other returning letterwinners include senior Kate Badman, junior Jordan Bolduc and sophomore Jessica Pettengill. Also contributing to the team this year will be junior Gretchen Templeton, soph- omore Sarah Kaufhold, and sophomore Angela Roy. The team features several freshmen who, Penney said, will have to devel- op quickly. They include Daisy Conduah, Helena Falzone, Katie Farber and Amber Swiatocha. 'We graduated two super kids last year in Kim Owen and Delina Cefaratti,' Penney said. 'Recruiting is always a bear, but we have some freshmen who we are looking to to grow quickly.' Sports Shots File Photo TAKING THE NET BY FORCE — Sophomore Sarah Lampe runs to the net to win a point in action last season.

Lampe was a large part of the reason that the Crusaders stormed out to a 6-0 start and she finished the year 7-4 in the No. 2 singles slot. Tennis team looks for title By Justin Kircher Staff Writer After a successful 2001 campaign, the women's tennis squad is gearing up for an even more prosperous season. Last year's team gave Susquehanna its first appearance in the Middle Atlantic Conference playoffs in 13 years, which makes this year's squad eager to strive for greater success. Head coach Robert Jordan is start- ing his ninth season at the reigns of the Crusaders, and he is ready to start the year and have the women achieve the goals he has set forth for them. 'It's got to be the division title and the playoffs,' said Jordan. 'They are so much stronger than last year.'

One of the Crusaders that can help the team meet those expectations is junior Tara McHugh, who in her soph- omore year played in the MAC semi- finals, and is hoping to go even further in tournament play this time around. 'Tara McHugh is so much stronger than her first two seasons,' said Jordan. That could make some of the com- petition nervous, considering she post- ed a career singles record of 21-7, which places her in the top 10 on Susquehanna's career wins list 'We have a really good team because of the freshmen this year, and everyone is back from last year,' said McHugh, adding that she also hopes to play her best and have fun again this season.

McHugh is not the only returning player that will be heard from this year. The Crusaders will also have returning seniors Kelly Moritz, Carly Kellet, Cindy Schlier, Kristin Einsel, Angela Fegely, Kait Gillis, and Emily Kurtz.

The returning juniors are McHugh and Tamara Cypress. Sarah Lampe, Devon Gross and Meredith Carr come back as sophomores.

Possibly the most notable of the incoming freshmen is Danielle Dormer from Harrisburg, who accord- ing to Coach Jordan, brings a great deal of talent to the program. The program's mark from last year and talent level from this season were noted in the preseason women's tennis coaches' poll. Susquehanna has been picked second in the Commonwealth Conference by the coaches in the league. The Crusaders follow Moravian, who is the defending cham- pion, in the poll. These top two pre- season picks will battle September 28, when the Greyhounds host Susquehanna. Staying at the top may be tough.

Coach Jordan realizes this, and said that his greatest challenges this year will come in the form of Lycoming and Scran ton. However, after finishing the past season with an 8-3 overall record, and a 6-1 conference record with a young team, Jordan is looking forward to reaching new heights in his coaching career at Susquehanna this year. According to him, the talent level and the team chemistry are where they need to be right now for another victo- rious campaign. The coach will give his players simple and smart advice for the upcoming year. 'Stay in shape, and keep your sense of humor,' Jordan said.

The Crusaders will open their Commonwealth season tomorrow with a road trip to Widener. Major Leaguers stave off greed By Joe Guistina Sports Editor Jack Buck, Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, died June 18. Darryl Kile, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, died June 22.

Ted Williams, Hall of Fame Boston Red Sox outfielder, died July 5. Enos Slaughter, Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, died Aug. Major League Baseball has been hit hard with deaths within its tight fraternity this summer. But it's what baseball had the potential, to lose last Friday that was the greatest threat to the national past time. Three hours before the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals were scheduled to play a matinee matchup, the Major League Baseball Player's Union and the own- ers came to a four-year working agree- ment preventing a players' strike.

With 180 minutes to spare, players and owners, who had been roasted by media and fans alike for their collective greed, settled their dispute in the better interest of the sport and the business. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and the head of the players' union, Donald Fehr, had hit a self-destruction button beginning with the tie at the All-Star game. Three hours before the sport imploded, both waved a white flag of surrender. For once, the fans had won — in a manner that had all the makings of another classic moment in a sport that always carries a flair for the dramatic. From Jack Buck and his moving speech before the first baseball game after Sept. 11 to Enos Slaughter and his mad dash to score the winning run in the seventh game of the World Series in 1946, players and owners realized the memory of these moments were too precious to kill because someone (I don't think anyone is really sure who that someone is) isn't making enough money.

Maybe, though, it was the memory of Ted Williams thai seemed to have the most resonance as the strike deadline drew closer. In his last at-bat in the major leagues in 1960, Williams hit a home run into the right field seats of Fenway Park on a dreary September day. In an article for the New Yorker, John Updike reported that Williams would not acknowledge the Boston crowd by coming out of the dugout and tipping his cap after circling the bases. Instead, he headed straight to the clubhouse. Updike wrote, 'Gods do not answer letters.' I learned a long time ago, though, that heroes do answer when they are called.

When I was 11,1 used to write to former baseball players for their autographs. Every day, I'd wait for the mail to see if I'd gotten a response. Slaughter responded twice. Even Ted Williams responded to millions of baseball fans at the 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park in Boston as he rode onto the field in a golf cart before the game to a rousing standing ovation.

The cap that never came off in his last 20 years as a Red Sox was doffed to the crowd and tears filled his eyes. His fans, the players in the All-Star game, huddled around him and delayed the start of the game just to shake his hand and say 'Hello.'

With all due respect to Updike for the fine article and sentiment, he was wrong about Williams. He wasn't a god, just another hero in a sport that has had no small amount of them in its history.

It was the moment at the All-Star Game that ensured that hope could be found in the game, that no grudges can be held forever. On July 6, the day after Williams's death, sta- tion upon station replayed the moment, newspapers ran photos of San Diego Padre Tony Gwynn hold- ing Williams as he threw out the first pitch of the game. The players were in awe of their hero. Last Friday, it became apparent that the players and the owners did not forget that baseball's legacy is worth every day at the ballpark, even if it costs some owners millions or some players thousands down the road. I would like to thank my heroes, major league baseball players, for answering their fans' letters, for keeping and ensuring a World Series, for showing that Williams's legacy didn't die when he did.

For as much as it seemed like greed was their motivation and perhaps it even was, they didn't let it stop them from doing what millions ol people love to watch them do. And mavbe, just maybe last Friday, the plaveis even showed that they also love to play baseball, leaving a new legacy that Buck, Kile, Williams and Slaughter would be proud of. Sports department welcomes three coaches By Jon Fogg Assistant Sports Editor The commencement of the fall athlet- ic season is synonymous with change, and this year is no exception. Susquehanna has hired a trio of new coaches: Liz Briggs, Dr. Ann Clements and (Catherine Kroupa are filling head coaching vacancies in women's basket- ball, volleyball and Softball, respectively.

Briggs, who served as an assistant coach for field hockey and women's lacrosse during the 2001-2002 season, replaces Mark Hribar and inherits a team that last season suffered through its worst campaign in 15 years, finish- ing 9-15 overall and 3-11 in the Commonwealth Conference. She will also coach Susquehanna's inaugural women's golf team.

A graduate of Saint Anselm College, Briggs played professional basketball in Europe for three years before serving as assistant coach at American from 1994-96 and Harvard from 1996-97. She then moved to Bucknell, where she was an assistant from 1997-98 through last season. Briggs feels confident that the bas- ketball squad will not repeat the disap- pointment of a year ago. 'Do I think we'll be in the play- offs'.' 1 think it's attainable.'

'I just want to get better, and I think the rest will take care of itself.' Briggs said she doesn't know what to expect next spring with a first-year golf team. 'What we get this year is what we get,' she said. 'Whoever can play, come and play. It's really no experi- ence necessary.

' Briggs anticipates that coaching two sports will pose a formidable challenge. 'I think it's going to be difficult at times,' she said.

'But I like the fact that golf and basketball kind of complement each other in their off-seasons.' Guiding the volleyball team this sea- son is Clements, a 1992 graduate of the University of Puget Sound. Clements, a native of Stockton, Calif, played during high school on club teams coached by former U.S. Women's National Volleyball Coach Terry Liskevych and current Stanford coach John Dunning.

After starring at Puget Sound, she served as an assistant coach at Pacific Lutheran University. She also coached high school volleyball in the Seattle area while earning master's and doctor- al degrees in music education from the University of Washington. Clements succeeds Bill Switala, who led the squad to a 23-8 mark and third place in the Commonwealth Conference last season 'It's difficult to be a new coach coming into a successful program,' she said.

'But the girls were really helpful and welcoming to me, and I think they recognized I have things to offer from day one.' Clements explained that her coach- ing philosophy has been strongly influenced by that of Duke men's bas- ketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. 'I think that if you have athletes who have been supported well by their fami- lies, who are motivated to play and who are focused academically, your job is simply to keep them focused,' she said. Kroupa, who is currently an assis tant coach tor (he Susquehanna women's soccci team, will step into her new role next spring us the head coach of the sotthall program. Kroupa, a 1995 graduate of Gettysburg, served as the head coach of the school's softball program from 1997-98. After earning a master's degree in counseling psychology from Radford in 19*>8, she coached Franklin & Marshall for three seasons before her full time employer transferred her to Lewisburg.

Kroupa initially came to Susquehanna last fall to serve as an assistant coach lot the women's soccer team, a role she has reprised this season. 'I think I am very competitive as a coach,' she said. 'I want my players to balance their roles as athletes and students and be successful at both ends ' Page 8 PORTS Friday, September 6, 2002 Around the horn In this issue: • In memoriam: Dr. Neil Potter — page 7. • Cross country is ready for season — page 7. • Women's tenuis looks for a Commonwealth title — page 7.

• Sports Shots: Heroes still do play baseball — page 7. Tennis downs King's in shutout The Susquehanna women's tennis team opened its 2002 campaign with an impressive 9-0 victory over King's on Thursday afternoon. Junior Tara McHugh defeated Megan Michael 6-0, 6-3 to move into a tie for sev- enth place on the Susquehanna career singles victory list and improve her overall record to 22-7. 2, freshman Danielle Dormer defeated Rita Kaluzavich 6-2, 6-0. Sophomore Sarah Lampe swept Amy Sabatini at No. 3, while freshman Sarah Boynton edged Beth Ann Hill 6-2. 6-0 at the No.

5, senior Carly Kellett white- washed Lindsay Pross 6-0, 6- 0, and senior Cindy Schlier defeated Kristin Sebastien 6-2, 6-1 at No. In doubles competition, McHugh and Lampe defeated Michael and Kaluzavich 8-6 at No. 1, Dormer and Boynton edged Sabatini and Pross at No. 2 and senior Kelly Moritz teamed with junior Taraara Cypress to defeat Kathleen Barr and Kim Hanson by an 8- 1 score at No. Bartosic, Nash get Ail-American nod Susquehanna junior split end Mark Bartosic was named a third-team Preseason All- American for this season by Don Hansenfs Football Gazette. Bartosic has been a Middle Atlantic Conference first-team All-Star in each of his first two seasons. He finished second in the MAC with 72 catches for 1,190 yards and 13 touch- downs last season and was a third-team Football Gazette All-South selection.

After just 20 games in his Susquehanna career, Bartosic is Susquehanna's single-season and career leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns. He enters the 2002 season with 123 catches for 2,218 yards and 28 touchdowns. He has also sur- passed the 100- yard mark in 14 games and has recorded a touchdown reception in all but two games in his career. Susquehanna senior defen- sive back Antonio Nash was named a second-team Preseason All-American by D3football.com in July.

Nash, who was chosen as a MAC first-team All-SUr in each of his three years, tied for fourth in the MAC last season with a team-leading six inter- ceptions. He also recorded 76 tackles and 11 pass breakups. Nash, a co-captain, also starred on the Crusader special teams' unit last season, ranking among the MAC elite in both punt and kickoff returns. He averaged 10.1 yards per punt return and 20.9 yards per kick- off return.

Niish enters his senior season tied for second in Susquehanna history with 19 interceptions, just seven shy of Cory Mabry's record of 26 'set from 1988-91. During his freshman year, Nash tied tlie school record with 10 picks to draw consensus All- Amcrican honors. He was also named a D3foot- ball.com second-team Preseason All-American before the start of tlie 2000 season and has been named twice to the Verizon Academic All-District squad.

Nash graduated cum laude from Susquehanna in May with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Women's golf set for play in spring For the first time in school history, Susquehanna will offer women's golf as a varsity sport. The team will begin competi- tion in the spring and increases the total of Susquehanna varsity sports to 23, with 12 women's and II men's squads. Liz Brtggs, who is also the new Crusader women's basket- ball coach, will guide the team in its inaugural season. According to the March 18, 2002, edition of the NCAA News, 37 Division III schools have added women's golf dur- ing the past two years. Early goals • tit m Crusaders Women's By Z ach Wineland Staff Writer The Susquehanna women's soccer team opened its home campaign Wednesday against a 1-0 Misericordia team looking to keep the Crusaders out of the win column. The Cougars suc- ceeded by scoring four goals in the first half to take home a 4-3 victory.

Cole Vennie opened the scoring for Misericordia in the seventh minute as she slipped tiie ball inside the right goalpost on a breakaway against fresh- man goalkeeper Kim Wild, who started her sec- ond game due i50CC6C to an injury to junior Melissa Karschner. Four minutes later, Jennifer Rebelo scored the Cougars second goal to take a 2-0 lead. Freshman midfielder Alecia Gold came off the bench and scored her first collegiate goal with a shot over the head of Misericordia goaltender Kathleen Schwarz to cut the lead to 2-1. The Crusaders' momentum did not last as Vennie scored her second goal of the game and Angela Neff drilled a penalty kick to take a 4-1 lead into halftime. During the break, head coach Jim Findlay encouraged his team to 'forget about die score and try to win the second half.' The Crusaders did indeed dominate the second half, but were unable to over- come the three-goal deficit.

Sophomore midfielder Lindsay Nevins scored early in the half, and ten minutes later co-cap- tain Lauren Haner pulled Susquehanna within one point of the Cougars. The game provided a spectacular fin- ish as the Crusaders were given a great opportunity to score with a close-range direct kick, but Schwarz made a diving save to deny the home team.

Schwarz ended the game with three saves. Co-captains Christie Smith and Lauren Haner both said that Susquehanna came out flat in the first half, but were focused and driven in the second half. 'There was miscommunication on the field, but in the second half we were ready to play,' Smith said. 'If we play the way we did in the second half, we will be very good,' Haner said. Over the weekend, the Crusaders took the field against Rowan and Hartwick at the Hartwick tournament, in File Photo BYE BYE BALL — Sophomore Midfielder j e ss Paulshock tries to pass through two Messiah defenders in action last season. Paulshock and fellow sophomore midfielder Lind;e y Nevins combined for 34 points in their rookie campaign. They each have one goal this season.

Oneonta, N.Y. Beginning theis campaign against Rowan in the season opener. Unfortunately, Susquehanna came out on the losing end. After taking an early lead on sophomore forward Jess Paulshock's first period goal at 25:41, Rowan battled back in the second period of play with three unanswered goal to maintain a 3- 1 victory. Karschner recorded five saves dur- ing her 90 minutes of play, allowing three goals on eight shots.

Susquehanna's defense shined during its second game versus Hartwick, ending in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. The Crusader defense created a cushion for Wild, who only had to make two saves dur- ing the course of the game.

Wild made her first collegiate start in goal due to an ankle injury that kept Karschner on the sidelines for the first time in her career. Findlay said that the Crusaders 'had two or three excellent chances to score from in close to win the game, but were unable to score' in the game. Field Hockey routs Wilkes By Maris Callahan Staff Writer The Crusader field hockey team opened head coach Connie Harnum's 28th season Field nocKey The Crusader/Chris Resch SKY HIGH — Sophomore middle blocker Kerri Eshleman (middle) rises above the net to try to stop Scranton from scoring in the match Wednesday night. The Crusaders dropped the match, 3-1. Volleyball drops first home match Saturday with a 2-1 loss to M c D a n i e 1 despite strong efforts from senior captains, defender Lauren Barcaro, attack Katie McKeever and midfielder Megan Patrono.

Despite last year's 8-10 record, the team's enthusiasm has highly improved from the previous season. 'The morale is much higher this sea- son,' Harnum said. '[The girls) really demonstrated this against McDaniel, especially in the second half of the game.' The Crusaders lagged in the first half, but finished the game strong, picking up the pace during the second half with a goal from junior midfielder Jodi Dottery.

'In the beginning we just weren't beating the opponent to the ball,' Harnum said. 'We had a slow start, but as the game progressed we really stepped up.

An improvement in our communication resulted in a much stronger second half.' The improved communication led the Crusaders to outshoot their oppo- nents 15 to 13. Senior goalkeeper Katie Hess supported the defense by tallying 10 saves for the team. The Crusaders recovered Wednesday with the first win of the season, producing a 6-0 shutout over their non-conference opponent, Wilkes. The offense was led by Dottery, who contributed two first-half goals assisted by senior attack Leah Bailor. Bailor also notched her first goal of the season and the 30th of her career.

Patrono also added a goal and an assist in the game. Freshman attack Caitlin Meara and sophomore attack Annie Shoemaker added to the rout by tallying their first career goals each for the Crusaders.

The Crusaders dominated on offense, by taking eleven shots on goal. While they outshot the Colonels 11-3, senior goalkeeper Kate Hess marked her second game of the season with two saves in the net, while Wilkes' keeper made five saves for the Colonels. 'If we communicate more on the field, our offense will grow much stronger,' Harnum said. Emery starts season on fire By Addie Falger VoileySa Staff Writer Visiting University of Scranton defeated the Crusader women's vol- leyball team three games to one (21-30,30- 20, 30-24, 30- 23) Wednesday evening. Susquehanna, led by first-year head coach Ann Clements, currently holds a 1-3 overall record. The Crusaders began the match with a morale-boosting win in the first game but were unable to cope with player adjustments and point deficits in the remaining three games. 'I think we played very strong tonight in the first game,' Clements said.

'Our heads and our hearts were really in it. The second game, we had a lot of changes in the lineup. The girls fought hard but 'hey couldn't adjust to changes on the court. We rallied really hard in the third and fourth games but it seemed to be too late in the games to come back,' 'We came together really well as a team, we fought together and we stayed posi tive together.

Which is something we've had problems with in the past,' soplm more setter Liz Kelley said. 'But we put so much pressure on ourselves that we let the game slip away from us. Skill wise and strategy wise we are right on We just need to pull it together.' Sophomore middle blocker Kerri Eshleman led the Crusaders with 13 kills and 12 blocks on the night Kelley added 31 assists in the loss bringing her four-game total to 100.

Freshman outside hitter Cher>l Smith paved the way with 12 digs lol- lowed by sophomore Sara Weaver, who added 1 1. Last Saturday, Susquehanna tia eled to Franklin & Marshall lor a scramble tournament where the Crusaders went 1-2. Dunng the first round of play, Susquehanna was defeated 3-0 (30-23, 30-24, 30-32) by eventual champion Eastern.

Once in the consolation bracket, the Crusaders lost to MIT. 3-0 (30-17, 30-27, JO 22) and notched a 3-2 victory over Buffalo State (30-26, 20-30, 19-30, 30-24, 15-12). Clements is more than pleased with her players during her first year as head coach. 'This season has been wonderful.

The girls are fantastic and their skill level is great. It is going to take a while to learn the new offense and defense, but the girls have been won- derful right now by showing that to DM as a new coach,' she said. 'It's really hard for a new coach to come in here with a team that has been together except for one person,' Weaver said. 'It's just a lot of getting to know each other.

And I think a lot of good came out of tonight's game in regards to the relationship between the coach and the players ' Kelley has high expectations for this year's team. '1 really want to run a good, com- plicated offense and we are capable of doing that as a team. One of our team goals is to put together and run that awesome offense and win games in the process,' she said. By Chad Denlinger Staff Writer The Susquehanna men's soccer team won its first game of the year Saturday, beating Marywood 3-0. Leading the Crusaders to Men's victory was jun- ior forward SOCCBt Brandon Emery, who netted all three of the Crusader's goals for his first career hat trick within a span of six min- utes.

Emery opened the scoring in the 28th minute off a feed from senior midfielder Peter Swartz. Three minutes later, Emery converted a pass from sophomore mid- fielder Caleb Woolever to extend the lead to 2-0.

Emery completed the hat trick in the 34th minute on an assist from Swartz to round out the scoring for Susquehanna. '[Emery's) strength is his skill,' Findlay said. 'He can create opportu- nities because of his skills.' The defense, which has had a facelift since last year, stopped Marywood from getting anything going throughout the game. Junior goalkeeper Ryan Murray recorded one save and his counterpart Tim Rixner turned away 18 shots. Tuesday, the Crusaders continued to play well, but fell to Alvemia 4-2.

'The defense played well, but we made a couple of mistakes,' Findlay said. 'It wasn't anyone in particular, the ball just landed right in front of the other team.'

The Crusaders gave up the first goal of the contest to Randall Clark in the seventh minute. Susquehanna tied the game when sophomore forward Stephan Oluwole scored on a l-on-3 rush, with Emery getting the assist. Alvemia reclaimed the lead three minutes later, but Emery tied the game after knocking in a loose ball with 25 minutes to play. Alvemia's Justin Allegra scored twice within the last 16 minutes to put the game away. Murray stopped four shots and Alvemia goalkeeper Jason Rohrback turned away six snots. MISSING Sept.

13, 2002 SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY%%t Cruder Volume 44, Number 3 www.susqu.edu/crusader Friday, September 20, 2002 News in Drier Meeting planned for Costa Rica trip Students interested in learn- ing more about the Dec. 28, 2002 to Jan.

11, 2003 service- leamiog trip to Costa Rica and Nicaragua are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 4:30 p.m. In Shearer Dining Room 3. Those interested, but unable to attend the meeting, may con- tact Chaplain Radecke at x4303.

Pageant elections end Friday Preliminary elections for Homecoming end Friday, Sept 20. Students can log into the voting booth to vote.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can choose one male and one female from their class and one male and one female from the senior class. Freshmen can choose one male and one female from the senior class only.

Officers to meet students All students are invited to meet and greet the S.G.A. Exec- utive board at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Charlie's. Officers will listen to stu- dents concerns and ideas about Susquehanna, Yearbooks to be distributed AH returning sophomores, juniors and seniors are entitled to receive a free copy of the newly published 2002 yearbook. Yearbooks will be distrib- uted in Room 206 of Apfelbaum Hall on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. To 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, Sept.

20, from 12:30 p.m. This is the final time that the 2002 yearbooks wilJ be distrib- uted to students. Study abroad registration due Pre-application forms for Spring 2003 study abroad are due by Sept. Forms can be picked up at 203 Bogar Hall or printed from road.

The pre-application deadline for Summer or Fall 2003 is Feb. Inside Forum Drinking is student's personal choice Living & Arts 5.«•., Sophomore works at vegetable farm Living & Arts 6 IT Xpress offers pizza with pizazz Sports 8 8 New dean takes office at S.U. By Alaina Auchenbach Staff Writer Tracy Tyree, a college administrator from Georgia, is the newest addition at Susquehanna as the dean of student life. She is stepping into the shoes of Dorothy Anderson, the long-time dean who retired early this summer. Tyree's first day on the job started Monday, Sept. She said she is very excited about her new job and home here in the central Susquehanna valley. Tyree's responsibilities include administering the student life program at Susquehanna, with a particular emphasis in encouraging an energetic environment for student development and learning.

She is also responsible for creating a caring community in which students achieve responsiblity, independence and concern for others, the press release said. Tyree will be involved with staff and faculty from across the university in sustaining a campus environment conducive to student maturation, lead- ership development and academic achievement. Tyree said she wanted to come to Susquehanna because she felt at home here. 'I was looking for a new opportu- nity and a place to call home and have new challenges.

From the moment 1 came to S.U. I knew that it was a place that 1 wanted to be a part of.' She said that her first day here at Susquehanna went well, and, like in any new job, there is a lot to figure out and learn.

'I am still trying to figure out new ways that I can be helpful at S.U.,'Tyree said. Students and faculty met Tyree at a mix 'n' mingle session held Thursday night. 'I think she's going to see us through and make a good attempt to fill Dottie's shoes. No one can do it, Tracy Tyree but she's almost perfect,' Heather Bader, assistant director of service learning and volunteer programs, said. 'She's a fresh voice and a perfect fit [with Susquehanna].' Adding to the atmosphere, Phi Mu Alpha brothers serenaded Tyree at the mix 'n' mingle session as well.

'I think she is very personable and seems very confident. She can really relate to college students,' senior Angela Albertini said. Tyree earned a doctor in philoso- phy degree from the University of Maryland in college student personnel administration, a master of arts in edu- cation from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science degree in busi- ness administration from the University of Florida at Gainesville, according to the Susquehanna press release. For the past four years, she has served as the director of the first year experience and the Academic Advising Center at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. Prior to that, Tyree was the director of student activities and leadership programs at Lynchburg College in Virginia and assistant coordinator for residence life at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. The Crusadcr/Andrew I'jluchko WELCOME TO SUSQUEHANNA— Dean of Student Life Tracy Tyree talks with senior Megan Patrono during Thursday night's mix 'n' mingle session in Mellon Lounge.

Former ambassador visits campus By Kristin Raimonde and Jenni Rowles Staff Writer and News Editor Julia Chang Bloch, an international relations expert, will visit Susquehanna from Sept. 23 to 27 and present the annual Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows Program Lecture, titled 'The Importance of Becoming Global Citizens.'

Bloch, who served as an ambassa- dor to Nepal in the early '90s, will visit classes and interact with students and professors, David Imhoof assis- tant professor of history and campus coordinator for the Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows Program, said. Bloch primarily works with policymakers and diplomats in Washington, D.C. I Bloch will speak with students and faculty on issues such as domestic pol- itics and U.S. Foreign policies, third world development, Asian American issues and international careers. She will visit political science, history, business and honors courses through- out the week, Imhoof said.

Bloch has been in contact with each faculty member she will be working with and has planned a lesson appropriate for each class. 'She's doing a lot of different things with the classes and has done a wonderful job of getting ready,' Imhoof said. Bloch's lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the Degenstein Campus Theater.

Bloch, a native of China, came to the United States at age nine. In 1964, she volunteered for the Peace Corps, in Malaysia, and continued to work in civil service for 25 years. Bloch has particular expertise in economic development in many areas of Asia. Julia Chang Bloch Bloch was the first Asian American to be named ambassador in U.S. 'Although she may not be an ambas- sador any longer, she still functions like one,' Imhoof said. Bloch travels across the globe to make appearances interna- tionally as well as domestically. Bloch has visited China, Estonia, Detroit, Philadelphia and Delaware, Imhoof said.

Bloch currently holds positions at the University of Maryland, Fudan University in Shanghai and Peking University in Beijing. She has also been awarded titles and honors from about '15 or so major national or international organizations,' Imhoof said. 'Her time here will provide further opportunities to discuss S.U.' S con- nections with China and, more gener- ally, how to prepare students for the more globally oriented lives they will lead,' Imhoof said. For more than 25 years, Susquehanna has been one of the 55 colleges and uni- versities that participate in the Visiting Fellows Program of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation.

Weekend welcomes alumni By Amanda Staab Field hockey team scores another win Staff Writer An all-male beauty pageant, Susquehanna Squares and a pep rally are just a few of the attractions that make Susquehanna the place to be during Homecoming weekend. Festivities begin at 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Evert Dining Hall with the sixth annual Battle of the Bands. All bands are invited to com- pete for the $150 first prize and the opportunity to play before and after the pep rally. Friday's events include an outdoor picnic dinner, followed by the Homecoming parade, which will form at 6:30 p.m. At Weber Chapel and pro- ceed through downtown Selinsgrove.

The parade involves many student organizations and ends at the Garrett Sports Complex at 7:30 p.m., which will mark the beginning of the pep rally in the O.W. Houts Gymnasium. The pep rally includes the Homecoming court coronation and the general school spirit, teams, coaches, captains, cheerleaders and the band, Jenna Armstrong, chair of the Homecoming committee, said.

An added bonus is the Mr. Pageant, 'which is like a beauty pag- eant for boys and is supposed to be funny,' Armstrong said. Gail Ferlazzo, director of the cam- pus center, said, 'I am not sure what kind of applicants we've gotten for (the pageant) yet, but we're trying something new.' The pageant is open to any male student willing to compete for the title and reputation as 'the best all-around guy on campus,' the application said. Competitors must wear a casual, yet stylish outfit and bring a creative, funny outfit with them. Each partici- 7&«'d «* ***** &**. Susquehanna University Homecoming Thursday, Oct, 3 I Battle of the Bands 9 p.m., EDR.

DCC Friday, Oct, 4 AH Student Picnic 4:30 lo 6:30 p.m., Campus Center Terrace (Rain; EDR) Homecoming Parade 6:30 p.m., Forms at Weber Chapel Pep Rally and SU Beauty Contest 7:30 p.m., O.W. Houts Gymnasium S.AC, Film Series '40 Days and 40 Nights' 8 p.m, & 10:30 p.m., Cnaffie'8, lower level, DCC October 3-6 Saturday, Oct. 5 Comedian Michael Collins 9:30 p.m. Isaacs Auditorium. Setbert HaB Online Alumni Community & Homecoming Registration 10 a.m.

To 5 p.m., near the campos bookstore Women's Tennis vs. Juniata 11 am, Garret Sports Complex Tennis Courts./tomectHUMp 9/11 Memorial Dedication 1 1:30 am. Honoring the rnenv ory of Christopher Vtatonga. '93, and Colleen SupinsHt, *&6, located between Hasstn^er HaB and the Blougn-Weis Library Football vs.

Albright 1:30 p.m., StaggReld at Lopardo Stadium Susquehanna Squares 8 p.m., Degenstein Center Theatre, DCC Sunday, Oct. 6 University Worship Service 11 a.m., Weber Chapel pant must also perform a talent of his choice for the audience, according to the application.

Friday night ends with the movie '40 Days and 40 Nights,' to be played at 8 and 10.30 p.m. In Charlie's, and a per- formance by comedian Michael Collins at 9:30 p.m. In Isaacs Auditorium. Events continue Saturday with a Sept. 11 memorial dedication at 11:30 a.m.

In honor of Christopher Vialonga, '93, and Colleen Supinski, '96, two alumui who died in the World Trade Center attacks. The garden memorial is centered around two stainless steel pillars fea- turing etched photographs and descriptions of the Susquehanna grad- uates. The memorial is located between Hassinger Hall and the Blough-Weis Library. There will also be a stone etched with an explanation of the Sept.

II events and the outreach efforts of the Susquehanna community. The football team will play against Albright on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Halftime activities include the introduction of the 2002 Homecoming Court and Hall of Fame inductions.

A Hall of Fame luncheon will honor former Susquehanna athletes Tom Cole, '64, Henry 'Hank' DePerro Jr., '70, Cory Mabry. '91, Paige Malin, '92, and Elizabeth Nicodemus Hoover, '93. Saturday evening, a memorial will be dedicated to Sachiko Kurihara Presser, a longtime Susquehanna administrator and bene- factor, at the Presser International House on University Avenue. Presser died in an automobile acci- dent near Selinsgrove in May.

A por- trait of Presser will hang in the house in remembrance. Susquehanna Squares is 'a new tradition we started last year with inauguration weekend, and so we are going to fold it into homecoming weekend,' Ferlazzo said. The event begins at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Degenstein Center Theater.

'The people in the squares will be faculty members and students. There will be faculty judges and a faculty MC,' Armstrong said. A chapel service in both English and Spanish will begin Sunday at 11 a.m. In the Weber Chapel Auditorium.

Imhoof said that Bloch was chosen from a list of about 50 possible speak- ers to visit Susquehanna. 'We couldn't go wrong with her. She's a good choice and her resume is overwhelm- ing. She is a great person in the class- room,'Imhoof said. Shade lecture slated From University Reports Robert Wuthnow, Gerhard R. Andlinger '52 professor of sociolo- gy and director of the Center for the Study of Religion at Princeton University, will give this year's Alice Pope Shade Lecture at 7:30 p.m.

24, in Degenstein Campus Theater. His lecture at Susquehanna, titled 'Religion Since 9/11: Are We Ready for Pluralism?,' will delve into anoth- er of his current research projects — studying the responses of American Christians to the growing presence of American Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus. 'I will be contrasting those who are religiously eclectic with those who are religiously inclusive and those who are religiously exclusive,' Wuthnow said. Along with his duties at Princeton, Wuthnow has written 22 books and been the editor of The Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion.

His current research focuses on religion and the arts, contemporary spiritual practices, faith based nofl profit service organizations, social capital and the public role t American Protestantism. From his study of Wuthnow work, Donald Housley, Degenstein professor of history, anticipates aw enthralling speech.

Wuthnow has been writing interesting and important things about American religious and spiritual lite since 1945,' Housley said. Housley said Wuthnow has researched the transformation of American society in the last hall ten tury and concluded that, in part, this change has been brought about by a decline of mainstream Protestant churches, such as the Lutheran Church, and the emergence of large- community churches that appeal to current religious inclinations rather than traditional patterns. 'Of course,' Housley said, 'these comments detail his published research. His talk at Susquehanna is on a current topic, but given what he has written, I think it will be siimulat ing and interesting. Page 2 Friday, September 20, 2002 Squirrels take over campus The Cnisader/Renee DeCoskey SANDWICH ARTIST — Encore Cafe employee Sharon Aikey prepares a sandwich. Encore recently changed some of the menu items that are included on meal equivalency for students. Encore also added new menu items and beverages this year.

Encore changes equivalency By Amanda Staab Staff Writer With changes in meal equivalency, a trip to the Encore Cafe may soon require a class in order to understand the menu. Director of Food Services Donald Egan explained meal equivalency.

'The meal includes one entree, two sides and a 22 oz. Beverage,' Egan said.

Egan said meal equivalency is now more defined and there are more combi- nation meals as opposed to having ran- dom food selections available. It may seem simple, but some stu- dents say they find themselves more confused at the register. There are two combination meals for students who like to eat hamburgers. The first is a meal that includes a hamburger, with the addition of medi- um shoestring french fries and a medi- um fountain beverage. The second meal includes chips and a medium fountain beverage to the hamburger. 'They are not value meals, just combo meals.

You are not really sav- ing any money,' one Encore Cafe employee said. A combination meal does not cost less, however, choosing something that is not included in the combination will cost more. Grilled sandwiches, wraps, hoa- gies, salads and chicken fingers all come with an additional charge from 50 cents to $1 that may be taken from a student's declining balance. Yogurt and fruit are no longer on the meal plan.

Soup is no longer con- sidered a side, but rather an entree that is not on the meal plan. Slushies and coffee have never been on the meal plan and have yet to reach such status. Plain pizza slices, not the specialty slices, are still on the meal equivalency. The first combination pizza meal comes with a Caesar or garden salad and a medium beverage. The second combination adds a bag of chips and a medium beverage to the meal. Other changes to Encore Cafe include additional lunchmeat items and side salads, a variety of Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and a new refrigerator.

'There is a new reach-in refrigera- tor. We are a little bit disappointed in that. We wanted a larger one that would have the beverages and the sal- ads in it,' Egan said.

Egan said that there is a different model refrigerator that will display both items, but it is too large to fit in the space provided. Encore Cafe provides food and meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacking. Lunch is available from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m., dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. And late night snacks from 7 to 1 1 p.m. 'It is a little bit different from last year. Last year, if you were on the 21- meal plan, you had a maximum of three meals, but you could take two meals during a meal period,' Egan said.

'A dinner counted as one meal from 4 o'clock to 10 o'clock. Now it is a separate meal, so you can still eat dinner and get the late night.' Pod debate continues By Dere k Montgomery Badger Herald (U. Wisconsin) (U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. — 'Bubble jerk,' 'Swigula' and 'that fizzy bubbly sugary yummy floofy stuff' are a few of the responses in a recent survey that asked what people call their soft drinks.

Whatever you dub your drink, you had better call it pop in Wisconsin to avoid mockery. If you are coming from the East Coast where you call it soda or the South where a Pepsi is a Coke, then you too may face belittlement. 'I call it soda,' said Dhaval Mistry, a University of Wisconsin sophomore from Rochester, Minn. 'Pop sounds redneck and coke is just wrong.' According to a survey conducted by Alan McConchie, a graduate student of computer science at the California Institute of Technology, Mistry is living in the wrong place for his dialect.

McConchie's Internet survey has reached more than 90,000 people. The survey reveals the Midwest is definitely 'pop' country. East Coasters say 'soda,' while folks down south call it 'coke.' There are pockets of resistance, however. Those from Massachusetts live in a nether world and call it tonic, while in Milwaukee a pop is a soda.

'There are not only lexical divi- sions — that is, different words in dif- ferent places — but quite different pro- nunciations of the same word in differ- ent parts of the country,' said Rob Kaplan, a professor of linguistics at the University of Southern California. 'It doesn't surprise me that there are dif- ferent isoglosses for soft drinks. One other item that has been stud- ied is the deli sandwich. In some places it's called a hoagie. In some places a submarine and so on, he said. Compared to other dialect debates, the pop, soda and coke debate is one of the more heated ones.

'That one seems to get a lot of peo- ple really riled up over it,' said David Bowie, an expert on dialect from Brigham Young University in Utah, a predominantly pop state. 'For the most part, we have differences in words, and we just deal with it. For example, whether you call something a traffic signal, a traffic light or a stop- light, people have different prefer- ences, but they don't argue about it.' On McConchie's 'Pop vs. Soda' Web site, the magnitude of the debate is revealed in a haze of name-calling and cutting remarks. 'Pop, is this word used to describe soda because of the carbonation or the noise it makes when the can is opened?'

One comment asked. 'I asked someone in Indiana once why she called it pop and that was her answer. Don't call a cat meow. I don't call a baby waaa. 'As 1 look at my soda on my desk now, it says plain as day on the can A&W Cream Soda.'

If the company that is producing the product has labeled it as soda, then my friends it is [trade- marked] and ready to go as soda. Just accept it. Pop is what you call yer daddy. Soda is what you call your bev- erage.' As for a national winner, the title goes to pop and soda.

Each has about 35,000 votes. Coke lagged with roughly 17,000 and oddball responses number 4,500. Whatever the consensus, it seems the debate will not soon die. 'I'm from southern Maryland and I call it coke,' Bowie said. 'We get some soda and coke, but no pop.' By Chris Sanders The Crimson White (U.

Alabama) (U-WIRE) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — There were no power outages or canceled classes this time.

Just anoth- er fried squirrel. The bushy-tailed creature wreaked havoc on the University of Alabama's Campus Drive power substation Monday morning. This marks the fourth time this year that a Capstone squirrel has crossed paths with electricity. The rodent infiltrated a capaci- tor, causing about $30,000 in dam- age and raising the voltage of the power entering some campus build- ings. Tuscaloosa firefighters and University of Alabama Department of Public Safety officers responded to the scene at about 9:30 a.m. Monday after receiving a call about smoke coming from a capacitor, UADPS Lt. Beth Turner said.

Ten minutes later, the fire was under control. Shortly thereafter, investigators found their crispy culprit. The police report lists the fire as a 'damaged property incident' — 'Of course it's not an offense, since it's by a squirrel,' Turner said — that result- ed in no power outages. Workers will be able to salvage part of the capacitor. The squirrel, however, was a complete loss. Alabama Power spokeswoman Pam Collins said workers found no damage to company-owned lines, meaning the harm was done to a university-owned portion of the distribution system.

Squirrel attacks have become almost commonplace at the Capstone. The wave of kamikaze critters began in early January, when a squir- rel got into the Thomas Field south substation. Later that month, another squirrel took out a transformer at the Campus Drive north substation. The incident cut power to 21 build- ings and forcing the university to can- cel afternoon classes. In April, a third rodent roasted itself inside the Thomas Field substa- tion, causing an outage on the south side of campus. Phillip Trull, the university's assis- tant manager of electrical mainte- nance, said the late January Incident 'All natural?'

Diet pills can be deadly By Renato Bispo & Jessica Oates The Rocket (Slippery Rock U.) (U-WERE) SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Excessive exercise. Unhealthy diet. Whatever it takes to achieve the per- fect body.

In their quest to get instant weight loss results, many students opt for a 'magic pill' without realizing its lethal side effects. Diet pills have become an epidem- ic of sorts among college students in the last decade, and they are a growing product in the battle to lose weight and gain energy. 'On an average day about 10 people, mostly young women, buy diet pills from our store,' said a local pharmacist who spoke under anonymity. 'Most stu- dents buy over-the-counter pills because they tend to be cheaper. Prescription pills are generally more expensive and they are not covered by insurance.' According to Linda Beatty, director of McLachlan Student Health Center, many over-the-counter pills contain ephedrine, which is an 'upper' that causes extreme anxiety, sleeplessness, high blood pressure and heart prob- lems that can lead to death.

The Food and Drug Administration stated ephedrine, also called Ephedra and Ma Huang, is native to China, India and parts of Southeast Asia. Its extracts have caused hundreds of ill- nesses, such as heart attacks, seizures, depression, strokes and nervousness. The FDA reported that ephedrines act similarly to adrenaline because they dilate the bronchial muscles, raise blood pressure and stimulate irregular heart- beats. When diet pills are taken togeth- er with caffeine, the ephedrine in them can over-stimulate the central nervous system, causing life-threatening results. Mary Sisak, assistant professor in the chemistry department, said that cer- tain diet pills could also cause abdomi- nal abnormalities, such as diarrhea, because they prevent fat absorption by simply passing fats through the body. Beatty said certain pills go through the system and don't allow the absorp- tion of vitamins from foods. She added thai over-the-counter pills are often not seen as a cause ot serious side effects, 'Because students don't see them as a medication, they sometimes take diet pills with other prescription drugs such as antidepressants, which can aggravate heart problems,' said Beatty.

'Diabelics w ho are unaware of their condition are also at risk by taking these pills.' Mary Smith, a Slippery Rock University student, said her use of diet pills to boost energy led to addiction and eventually serious side effects. 'Taking them on a day-to-day basis can lead to dependency,' Smith said. 'It's like a mental thing, you know — a mental addiction. Taking them with friends, it starts out as fun, and even- tually becomes an addiction.' 'I'd take them before classes, for the high,' she added.

'The after effects are anxiety, not being able to sleep, and the realization that you need them. The addiction is costly.' Beatty said most students who take diet pills do so to be thin. 'We all do have a body type and we can always alter it,' she said. 'It's all under our control.

You can change the way you look, but lose weight for healthy reasons so that you don't develop joint, knee and diabetes prob- lems at an early age.' Sisak recommended diet pills only be taken for serious health reasons. 'There are safer ways to lose weight, unless you really have an obe- sity problem where it becomes a life threatening thing,' she said. 'But if you just need to lose 10 pounds, too many things can go wrong. Diet pills are short-term solutions for something that needs a long-term solution.' David Jett, M.D. And Ph.D, director of Frick Environmental Center and a medicinal garden, said diet pills, either herbal or synthetic, when not properly monitored, put a lot of stress on the liver and kidneys.

'It's always important to talk to a good herbalist who can help you. A sensible diet should always precede taking chemicals,' Jett said. Jett added that the downfall with most diet pills is that they are uppers, and they stimulate the immediate use of glucose in the body. The quick diminishing of glucose in the system makes people hungrier and harder to keep a diet, he said. Sisak said that a good point to stress to people taking diet pills is that 'natural does not equal safe.' 'There's a whole industry promot- ing drugs just because they come from a plant source as opposed to a test tube,' she said. 'But that doesn't mean they're safe.

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' — Phillip Trull caused more damage than Monday's squirrel attack. The voltage increase resulting from the most recent episode in the UA squirrel saga was not enough to affect power to buildings, he said. Collins said Alabama Power has placed animal guards on all the substa- tions where it has faced problems with animal-induced blackouts, but crea- tures often sneak through anyway. She said she did not know whether the university's north substation has an animal guard.

Trull said round, rubber plates have been placed by the south substa- tion in an effort to fend off squirrels. But no such measure is in place at the north substation, he said, and it likely will stay that way. The configuration of the Campus Drive substation — and the universi- ty's plans to replace it within two years — make attempts to squirrel- proof it impractical, he said.

'It's hard to keep them out of it,' Trull said. 'You know how squirrels are. They can get just about anywhere.' According to the Web site www.squirrels.org, squirrels often gnaw on tree branches to clean their teeth. But sometimes they can't distin-.

Guish between branches and power j lines, and the confusion can end disas- trously for them. Whether Tuscaloosa squirrels are more ravenous or more suicidal than their counterparts elsewhere is unclear.

But Collins argued that the univer- sity's furry friends simply suffer from a case of bad luck. 'I don't think there's anything to indicate they're any different from any other squirrels,' she said. Pajama fashions go mainstream By David K. Hale The Daily Universe (Brigham Young U.) (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah — Pajamas are fashion forward in Shanghai, China and have found their own niche at Brigham Young University. Each year as the semester wears on, students seem to become more casual in their dress and appearance. By finals week, pajamas do not really seem that out of place. Some students report pajamas are more comfortable, while others feel staying in sleepwear is a time saver.

'I feel way more comfortable in pajamas,' said junior Britney Hellwig. 'It just more relaxed, almost like you are still in bed.' Hellwig said she feels wearing pajamas helps her because she is not putting up a front for anyone and it saves time when she is in a rush. However, not all students are into the 'still in bed' feel at school. 'I feel nicer and better prepared when I do not wear my pajamas,' said sophomore Mark Christensen. 'It comes across as if you are not pre- pared when you don't dress nice.' Dressing up may also help self- confidence.

'I always feel better about myself if I am dressed nice,' said sophomore Janae Van Tassell. Freshman Lindsay Korth said she does not believe the general public takes anyone in pajamas seriously. 'I want my professors to take me as a serious student,' Korth said.

'I take pride in what I do.' Senior Amy Peterson, said she feels people wear pajamas in two cases — if they are a freshman or try- ing to make a statement. 'I wore my pajamas to class a few times as a freshman,' Peterson said. 'Pajamas are really just mak- ing a statement. You are trying to tell everyone T am stressed, I am tired.' At BYU anything that does not look like an Old Navy ad stands out.' This statement is interpreted as a passive resistance to honor code, a show of disrespect for the guide- lines and atmosphere at BYU by some.

'It is ridiculous,' said senior Mike Jaklin. 'It shows disrespect to every- one else in class.' MSIBI SMUMMA IMimsmMML OFFER GOOD FOR LIMITED TIME, HURRY. M US til 374-5665 Friday, September 20, 2002 University Updat Page 3 Police Blotter IOE Man allegedly strikes bear, damages car Ronald Ettinger, Mifflinburg, allegedly struck a large, male, black bear while driving on Route 104 on Sept. 14, police said.

Ettinger's 1996 Mazda was severly damaged, according to reports. Woman charged with retail theft Loretta Peachey, Mifflinburg, was accused of shoplifting cosmetics and other items from the Monroe Township Wal-Mart on Sept. 14, according to police. Peachey was charged with retail theft and the stolen items were returned, police said.

Unknown person steals gasoline An unknown white male pumped $22.93 worth of gas from Shipley Stores, Inc., Snyder County, and left without paying on Sept. 13, police said. The unknown person drove a blue-green small pickup, according to reports. Man injures leg in vehicular accident David Sciascia, Sunbury, was driving entering Route 1 1 from Route 35 when he entered the grass area of the entrance ramp on Sept. 15, police said. Sciascia's vehicle flipped five times before stopping 200 feet away, reports said.

Sciascia was transported to the Sunbury Emergency Room with a severe injury to his leg, according to reports. Car accident leaves passengers unharmed Tammy Dauberman, Middleburg, allegedly drove off the north bound berm of Route 104 and over corrected her vehicle in an attempt to straighten it on Sept. 13, police said. Dauberman nearly hit southbound traffic and went down a 10-foot embankment, according to reports. She struck trees and rolled her car over one time, reports said. She and her two passengers, 7-year-old Cirra Dauberman and 9-year-old Luke Dauberman, were not injured, according to police. Unknown person steals car from parking lot Chistopher Foust, Beaver Springs, parked his 1998 Ford Escort in the parking lot of the Town Tavern in Middleburg on Sept.

14, reports said. When he returned, the vehicle was missing, according to reports. Sigma Phi Epsilon's new pledges are: David Antoniewicz, Doug Cirillo, Malcom Derk and Jeff Niedert. The new vice president of commu- nications is junior Joe Guistina. The chapter is holding weekly football games Sundays at 2 p.m.

On the field hockey field and will watch Monday Night Football every Monday at 9 p.m. At 600 University Ave. All students are welcome. Smokers kick habit with hypnotist's help By Gabrielle Knable S.C.P. The Selinsgrove Center Project will be holding a fundraiser at Pizza Hut in Shamokin Dam on Routes 11 and 15 on Oct.

Fundraiser coupons will be handed out at the door and are available from any project member. Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to the project. Selinsgrove Center Project holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 6 p.m. In Mellon Lounge. All students are invit- ed to attend and bring a tray dinner. IK OMA Sigma Kappa's nine new pledges are: Gillian Bobb, Carrie Creegan, Jenn Diehl, Rachel Holibaugh, Lindsay Mack, Megan McDonald, Terri Myshin, Becky Paul and Amy Smith.

Charlotte Hughes was elected as president of the sophomore class. The sisters will be selling lollipops in order to raise funds for Sigma Kappa charities. KA Kappa Delta celebrated its fourth National Women's Friendship Day by holding an ice cream social Sunday, Sept. Kappa Delta extended a continuous open bid to sophomore Sarah Lampe. Phi Mu Delta's fall pledges are: junior Bob Mieczkowski and sopho- more Chris Ross.

Saturday, the brotherhood will host a carwasn at Michael Andretti Powersports on Routes 11 and 15 in Selinsgrove. AH the proceeds will ben- efit St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Questions can be directed to any brother. ZTA Zeta Tau Alpha's new member is sophomore Lora Woodford. On Saturday, Sept. 14, five sisters partici- pated in Race for the Cure in Scranton.

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Stan Mitchell, run reg- ular stop-smoking programs in a con- ference room in the Potter Building on Butterfield Road. The program started three semesters ago with the help of Johnson and Jadosz. There are four sessions a semes- ter, at $5 a session. At first there was no charge but Jadosz figures if a smoker is willing to spend $5 for a pack of ciga- rettes, he or she can afford $5 to quit. Jadosz said 10 to 30 people attend each session, though attendance is spottier early in the semester, with people unwilling to make big changes right away.

Only five participants attended the session Tuesday. Mitchell, Jadosz and Johnson are all former smokers. 'I've been smoke- free for a while. I've tried to quit many times,' Jadosz said. He said the class helps about 35 percent of participants, people who truly want to quit. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to quit.

One participant, Stephanie Nuoez, wanted to quit for her boyfriend who doesn't smoke and hates that she does. 'I'm a psychology major and want to specialize in regression therapy, so I might as well be a guinea pig,' Nuoez said. Another participant, Nick Bock, has been smoking for four years and wants to quit, to avoid cancer or heart disease because it's hereditary in his family, he said. Participants signed waivers pro- claiming they were willing partici- pants. Then Mitchell provided back- ground on hypnosis. 'Hypnosis is a relaxed state.

It's like meditating. It's an altered state of consciousness that happens when you daydream and when you sleep,' he said. 'When you get lost in a movie and jump when something scary hap- pens, you are in an altered state of consciousness. It is not unnatural.' While under hypnosis, the brain is more open to suggestion. Some people go under a light hypnosis, some a deep one.

Deep hypnotics could undergo surgery without anesthesia, Mitchell said. This type of hypnosis is meant to motivate participants unconsciously. These smokers have already made a con- scious decision to quit, but the uncon- scious doesn't really want to. Smoking is a habit that smokers can no longer con- trol. Their brains are conditioned to respond to a stimulus, such as smoking after a meal, with coffee or while walk- ing.

When you get the urge to smoke, don't fight it — ignore it, Mitchell said. Fighting the urge could take hours; ignoring it takes about 30 seconds. He also emphasized that nicotine leaves the body after 72 hours. After that it's all in your head. During Mitchell's hypnotherapy session, he gave the participants sug- gestions of confidence, specifically in quitting smoking.

Since different tech- niques work on different people, Mitchell uses six different techniques in one session. He repeated the 'three critical points' countless times throughout the session. First, smoking is a poison to your body; second, you cannot live without your body; and third, you owe your body, respect and protection, you are your body's keeper. He compared the body to a pet or small child.

The body is a trusting and innocent creature that depends on its owner's judgment. The key to success is confidence; believe you can and will accomplish your goal, Mitchell said. What you tell yourself determines what you can and cannot do.

Eventually the desire to stop overwhelms the desire to smoke, he said. Also, in order to succeed one must meditate or practice self-hypnosis three to four times a day for two minutes. There are three steps. First, look up at your eyebrows. Second, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Third, exhale, relax and feel your body, mind and even time slowing down.

Then give yourself positive suggestions. With time and the repetition of exercises daily, people are conditioned not to smoke, Mitchell said. Penn State football regains its 'swagger' By Jeff Frantz The Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State University) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.

— The buzzword surrounding the Penn State football team is: 'swagger.' First, players said they need to get it back. Then, in August, Penn State foot- ball coach Joe Paterno himself said the team needed to find it. BAD CREDIT IS LIKE A BAD IT WILL STICK WITH YOU NICKNAME. I Now that the Lions have defeated Nebraska, anyone walking within a mile of Beaver Stadium is likely to be deafened by the endless repetition of the word. Reporters started every other ques- tion with some swagger reference, and the players responded in kind. 'It gives us a whole lot of confi- dence,' receiver Bryant Johnson said.

'I think after this victory, we're going to have that Penn State swagger once again.' Well, all this talk of swaggering might be coming to an end. As part of his efforts to get his team focused on the Louisiana Tech game Saturday, Patemo is making sure his team isn't getting big heads. 'Give me the definition of swag- ger,' Patemo said. 'It is obnoxious and overconfident.

There is another definition, which is an adjective, which says poised, confident,' Patemo said. 'Now if the swagger they are talk- ing about is having poise and having confidence and not be loud-mouthed and obnoxious and overconfident, I hope we have that back,' Patemo said.

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Despite Paterno's fears, his marquee players say Uiey understand where they are in the season and recognize there are still areas where improvement needs to be made. 'Our season isn't made over this one game,' quarterback Michael Robinson said. 'This next game coming is the most important of our season. Louisiana Tech can sneak up on you. We should come out with the same intensity we did against Nebraska,' Robinson said. It will be nearly impossible for the Lions to be as prepared to take on the Bulldogs' as they were for Nebraska, but Paterno thinks the coaches will have the players ready by kickoff time. '1 think our attitude right now should be that we had a good ball game, are off to a good start and have a long way to go,' Paterno said.

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There are only four elliptical trainers, five treadmills (one of which works only every other Thursday), four bikes and a few stair climbers that have seen much better days. This is just not enough for the more than 1,800 students, espe- cially during peak hours. The big problem is the elliptical trainers.

These incredibly popular machines offer all the benefits of running without the stress on the joints. Naturally, there is never a free one except at 6 a.m. Or Friday nights. The solution to this problem is quite simple. Buy more equipment.

Though the aerobic machines come with hefty price tags, there has to be some surplus money laying around with stu- dents being charged $28,000 a pop. Facility employees should be thanked Last week we had ants in our kitchen, a broken towel rack in our bathroom and stuck handles on our windows. This week traps cover the floor where the ants used to be, the towel rack sits securely in the wall and the windows open and close like new — all thanks to the facilities man- agement workers. People complain about a lot of things on campus, but one thing that is hard to dispute is the efficiency and convenience of facilities management. Not many people in the post-col- lege world can boast having immediate access to a crew of workers who, at a moment's notice, can identify and fix almost any mainte- nance problem. In the more than three years that I have been at Susquehanna, every maintenance problem that I have reported has been addressed the same day after the request was made.

It is hard to find serv- ice like that anywhere, even if you are paying top dollar for it. With all the issues they must deal with, from building repair to sewage floods, some might expect the facilities management staff to be grumpy and unapproachable, but this could not be further from the truth. All of the workers that I have had the pleasure of encountering have been nothing but pleasant, friendly and open. Most of the employees seem to be more than willing to chat with students while they work. I have often enjoyed hearing about a worker's fam- ily or talking to another about recent changes on campus. The plumbers, painters, carpenters, laborers, housekeepers and fire fighters that make up the facilities management staff are all hard workers who do their jobs well.

We are lucky to have them as a part of the Susquehanna community. The editorials of The Crusader reflect the views of individual members of the editorial board. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the entire editorial board or of the university. The content of the Forum page is the responsibility of the editor in chief and the Forum editor.

The Chaplain's Corner By the Rev. Radecke A quick look around our normally verdant campus reminds us that the northeastern United States is in the midst of a protracted drought. In the countryside, brown stalks reach to the sky, pleading for relief.

Corn yields are 25 percent of normal. Droughts are worrisome, but not all that uncommon. This is as true of the life of the spirit as it is in the world of nature.

Judaism uses water in the mikvah bath and other acts of ritual cleansing. The sacramental water of Christian baptism signifies dying and ris- ing with Christ. Islamic mosques provide water for the faithful to wash before each of the five daily prayers.

Hindu ghats are traditional sites for public ritu- al bathing. The rites of Tibetan Buddhism include offerings of perfumed water. It is difficult to think of a world religion that does not use water as a symbol of spiritual cleansing, purification or rebirth. Most of them also honestly acknowledge the reality of spiritually dry times - times when God seems distant or absent, periods when the soul is parched. Such times are worrisome, but they should not be surprising. Scarce rainfall causes thoughtful people to reflect on the ways they take a life-sustaining gift for granted, and it causes faithful people to pray. Spiritual droughts can do the same.

The Crusader/Van Aylward Drinking is just an option Cows chew their cud, squirrels gnaw their nuts, and college students drink their beer? In an oft-repeated negative stereotype, college students are often depicted as drunken rabble-rousers, downing beer like water in search of some elusive high. Unfortunately, like most stereotypes, this one is not completely unsubstantiated and has a strong basis in reality. Like the sparrows returning to Capistrano, each fall, students return to Susquehanna and flock to the area's bars, beer and liquor mer- chants. For many freshmen, there is a dilemma that is posed here.

Do you want to drink? To be frank, alcohol is easily available to minors on this campus. Most minors know someone who will readily supply them with beer or liquor.

And for those that don't, they need only wait to the weekend and the oh-so-liberally enforced B.Y.O.B. Policies of the college fraternities. For minors deciding whether or not they will drink, the first question is one of legal- ity. It is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcohol in the United States.

Now, regardless of your opinion as to the sagacious standing of this law, (and it is a Puritanical throwback eschewed by the vast majority of the world) it is the law. There are legal repercussions for viola- tion of this law.

The school also holds the right to take action as well. While the school's penalties may be less severe, they can result in suspension from the universi- ty- If you are interested in the school's par- Mike Maffei Staff Writer ticular rules and retributions, you can find them in your copy of the student hand- book.

A second consideration is academic. I have found a strong inverse correlation between alcohol consumption and GPA. The more alcohol you consume over the course of the semester, the more your grades resemble a flock of geese in the winter. That is, they head south. The simple reason is that the more time you spend intoxicated, the less time you have to spend on school related maters. And, if I may add, the mornings after a night of drinking have a tendency to be somewhat less than fully produc- tive. Third, alcohol affects everyone differ- ently.

Many people will act retarded under the influence of alcohol. (It's not a stretch to describe someone under the influence of alcohol as retarded — alcohol retards the brain's ability to process information and to make decisions.) Friends fight with friends after drinking. Friends fight with strangers after drinking. People may do or say things under the influence of alcohol they may never dream of doing otherwise.

To an extreme, an article in last week's Crusader showed that many rapes occur under the influence of alcohol. Now that I have developed a strong case against drinking, I need to separate myself from Anglican clergyman Roger Williams somehow: Drinking is not all per- nicious. Recalling a classic Steinbach passing concerning another vice: One man offers a second a cigarette. He refuses, saying, 'I don't smoke.' The first replies, 'You should.

It's a great social habit.' And, alcohol is, as well, a great social habit. Drinking is a great way to put your- self into a position to meet and mingle with people. Alcohol also makes it much easier to talk to people — often turning the shy into the outgoing. Yes, of course, there are many other ways to meet people, most of which do not involve alcohol. However, many of the most interesting characters on this campus and in life drink alcohol.

I would have loved to have shared a few sacs of wine with Hemingway, pound- ed a few martinis with Churchill or chugged a few beers with fraternity presi- dent George W. Additionally, you'll find both in school and in life that there are many situations where it is impolite not to have a drink or two. While you can always say no, saying no will, in some instances, invite social ostra- cization. In the end, the choice to drink is yours, and yours alone to make. Please keep in mind what values are important to you and remember the repercussions of your deci- sion, but do not let an overwhelming fear of those repercussions completely limit your decision.

Finally, no matter what you choose and your reasons behind it, one stern caveat: If you choose to drink, do not drive. Hussein, Iraq war unnecessary After a few painfully boring weeks of tranquility, thank God it's time to go to war again. A war against Iraq is just what the doc- tor ordered. After all, the United States, representing the forces of good, is going to tackle Saddam Hussein and his sinister axis of evil and spread peace throughout the land. It is times like these when we must step back and wonder when exactly it was that international politics turned into an issue of the Justice League. If one listens to President Bush and his supporters one would think the world is painted in stark terms of black and white.

It is our job as responsible citizens to look deeper and not allow a Neo- American Empire to rise just because of a newfound air of jingoism. The line must be drawn firmly with the proposed attack against Iraq. Everything about it is suspicious. Perhaps the biggest question is why now?

We have known for years that Hussein is a ruthless dictator, but there have been no new development! For at least three years. Bush claims the threat is weapons of mass destruction and if Hussein cooperates with U.N.

Weapons inspectors the war can be averted. However, Scott Ritter, former U.N. Weapons inspector to Iraq, claims there is no evidence to actually support the claim tlut Hussein has such weapons.

With that aside, Hussein has gone on record saying he will allow inspectors back into the country. Granted, you can never trust the word of a ruthless dictator, but there is little faith Bush will even attempt to take Hussein up on his offer. Bush will simply find a flimsy reason to dismiss the offer because even the staunchest of Bush supporters can deny Geoff Stokes Staff Writer the fact that quite simply, our president wants a war. Bush wants a war regardless of provo- cation, a dwindling economy and objec- tions by France, Russia and China. After all, what does that matter?

We are the United States, the world's only super power. In the end, the United Nations will undoubtedly fall into line because no nation officially wants to oppose us. The reason behind this is simple. Our country has become a big international bully. We smash apart countries with our smart bombs and leave those snooty Europeans to the clean up the job.

The Middle East is already a hot zone, yet the current administration is determined to make it even hotter. Afghanistan is a broken mess of a nation and the Israel and Palestine conflict is worse than it has been in a decade. But why bother tying up lose ends as trivial as making the Middle East hos- pitable? After all, nation building and negotiations won't get a nation riled up like big explosions.

Bush knows he can't fix these situations so rather than work through the mess we have made, he returns to his black and white politics. Bush is assembling the Avengers to go take out Doctor Doom in his hideout in a far away land. Hussein is evil and we are good and that's all that matters in our war against terrorism. At home we're the land of the free but when it comes to international politics we have all the wrong motives. We are after economic opportunities, oil and friendly dictators who will temporarily support our agenda, not unlike our one-time ally Osama Bin Laden. When will this end?

When can a war on terrorism where our enemies are the forces of evil end? This type of politics is dangerous and needs to stop. As always, that initiative lies in the hands of the American people. People need to speak out and admit harsh truths that perhaps we don't always want to hear.

We have to realize that no nation hates or attacks us because we are a shining force of good and they resent our virtue because they are evil. That only happens in the aforemen- tioned comic books.

America needs to settle down and be able to hear politi- cians discuss the flaws in the war on ter- rorism without sounding practically trea- sonous. Reforms must be made and nations must be built, not bombed to ashes.

Warmongers with deceptive motives of virtue can eventually become as dangerous as those we propose to fight. If Bush is continually allowed a blank check to bomb anyone his administration deems evil then perhaps the axis of evil should apply to the United States as well. Absolute power corrupts absolutely and that cliche' has never been more true then in reference to this new American Empire. This can be averted though.

It was the fire of youth that perhaps played the biggest role in ending the unjust war that was Vietnam. People must clearly and loudly oppose this latest maneuver and with the power of the people against him, Bush will have no choice but to lay low. People must remem- ber this is not unpatriotic. After all, what is more American than the right to stand against authority?

Postponing work is not too difficult What is procrastination? You will prob- ably find most definitions as the putting off of doing something, especially out of habit- ual carelessness or laziness. I, for one, resent that. In some ways I may be lazy, but many of my procrastination habits can be hardly categorized as lackadaisical. I know there are plenty of students at Susquehanna that would agree with me.

One can hardly ignore the overwhelming amount of students running around Selinsgrove making frequent stops at Wal-Mart or grabbing an MTO at Sheetz. All this, of course, is followed by a quick filing into the weight room or going for a run. These activities may provide a way to procrastinate, but by no means are they a lazy person's activities. There are so many other ways to truly procrastinate in your own living space. Take a look around your room. There is a ton of stuff to pull you away from your psychology paper.

One friend of mine said that his most proud procrastination tool is his television. Yeah that sounds ordinary, except for the fact that he likes staring at it when it's not even on. If you or your roommate has a comput- er, then your procrastination efforts are rewarded. There are so many valuable gifts a computer can offer, that one can spend hours, if not days, without ever getting bored.

What seems to be a college student's favorite is instant messenger. You could be studying or reading when you hear the sound of the door opening and it sends you hurdling from your bed to see who signed on. It is nice to chat and keep in touch, but soon instant messenger begins to domi- nate your life. You hear the message bleeps in your dreams.

You start to refer to your friends by their screen names. It also encourages extreme laziness. You find yourself instant messaging your room- mate who is sitting next to you at his or her computer to ask what time they want to go to dinner. But then there are the lonely times when no one is signed on or everyone has an away message showing.

One would think you would be able to study then, but no. You sit and read everyone's away mes- sages.

Do you procrastinate? Are you procras- tinating by reading this article?

When writ- ing a paper or studying for a test have you ever written an e-mail to a friend, checked your voicemail for the tenth time or played a video game that you haven't played since last year? While studying for that statistics test did you play Tetris on your calculator? Or did you perhaps toss a Frisbee outside your dorm, or throw a ball around your room while trying to not let it touch the ground? Have you ever gone to www.time.gov to make sure all your clocks were right, or looked up useless information like who led the NFL in rushing in 1979? (Earl Campbell led the league in rushing with 1,697 yards on 368 carries). Next time a paper is due, be original. Don't settle for just doing your laundry.

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