February 9, 2006 - Glenville State College

The student newspaper of Glenville State College
The Ph enix
February 9, 2006
Edition 10
The new Rusty Musket Cyber Cafe, and Mollohan’s Restaurant, will open Friday on the first floor of the newly renovated Alan B. Mollohan Campus
Community Center.
Photo by Travis Ables
Rusty Musket debuts Friday
By Jennifer Mullins
News staff reporter
GLENVILLE - The dining services staff at
Glenville State College are anticipating the
opening of the Rusty Musket Cyber Cafe and
the Mollohan Restaurant this Friday evening.
Lois Miller, dining service
coordinator at GSC, explained the Rusty
Musket Cyber Cafe is replacing the Pioneer
Grill, also known as PG’s, and the Mollohan
Restaurant is replacing the cafeteria.
Both will now be located on
the first floor of the Student Union.
“Students will be glad they no longer
have to walk up all those steps,” said Miller.
“Soon the elevator will be available as well.”
Even though the floor plan and
set up of the Mollohan Restaurant will
be similar to the design the cafeteria
used to have when it was previously
located on the 1st floor, the style is going
to be different. With the exception of
the chairs and tables in the restaurant,
everything from the trays to the uniforms
of the staff members will be different.
There will be new stations,
and stations that have been renamed.
For example, the “World’s Fare” station
will now be the “Exhibition Station.”
“I’m excited to see if they bring
any new, different foods,” said Phaydra
Babinchok, a senior at GSC. “I would
See “Rusty,” Page 10
The Inside Story
Pioneers get the ball going, page 4.
Bob Thompson Unit is a hit, page 6.
More on the mysterious mural, page 8.
Campus Headlines
SGA seeks new members
By Jamie Mullins
News staff reporter
the best venues to air those concerns through
is the Student Government,” said Thrasher.
“Normally, if a person has a concern, 50
GLENVILLE – With over 1,200 percent of the campus shares that concern.”
students at Glenville State College, it In years past, positions have
is their opinion that matters and will not been filled during the elections
make the difference at GSC. because of the low number of candidates.
That is where the Student “We would really love
to
Government Association comes in. have a lot of people run,” said Thrasher.
From Feb. 6 - Feb. 17,
Also, for those students
students can file to run for one of
not interested in actually
the 17 positions available on the
being a member of the SGA,
Student Government Association.
there are still opportunities
“This is not your high
to be involved. Public
school student government,”
comment is taken at
said
Marissa
Thrasher,
every meeting, many of
current president of the SGA.
the appointments made
The responsibilities
to other committees
of
the
group
include
are not members of
voting on proposed issues,
SGA,
and
during
recommending organizations
elections, people are
for approval, appointments
always
needed
to
of representatives to other
help collect votes.
“We would love to
groups on campus, and
“If anyone not
speaking for their constituents.
have a lot of people running would like
“We do more than
to volunteer to run
run.”
plan homecoming and spring
ballot boxes, talk to
formal,”
said
Thrasher.
--Marissa Thrasher, me,” said Thrasher.
The
election
One
problem
SGA president
process will include a period
currently facing the
of time for candidates to
SGA is the fact that
advertise
following
the
very few students
filing period. actually know who their representative is.
On Mar. 14, there will be a meeting In light of this, several students are making
in which students can ask the candidates about an effort to make their presence known.
their platforms, and then on Mar. 15 and Mar. “I am here to help you,”
16, the election will take place in the Alan said Beth Greene, current female
B. Mollohan Campus Community Center. Pickens
Hall
representative.
This
year’s
elections
will Residence Hall Representatives
allow everyone to vote for all positions, and
Freshman
Representative
from Sophomore Class Representative, will
be
elected
in
Fall
2006.
to
International
Representative, The SGA can be contacted at
to
Commuter
Representatives. [email protected], and Thrasher
“Everybody
come can be found in the SGA office in room
out
to
vote,”
said
Thrasher. 103 of Clark Hall on Monday, Wednesday,
Due to the responsibilities of the job, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Thrasher explained the need for people who Meetings are held on Thursday
will speak up about what needs to be done at 12:20 p.m. in the basement meeting
and have an opinion they are willing to share. room of Clark Hall.
Students are
“People have concerns, and one of welcome to sit in on the meetings.
Page Committee produces survey to
implement day care program
By Kara Johnston
News staff reporter
GLENVILLE - The Glenville State
College Strategic Planning Committee is
asking for any opinions concerning interest
in
an
on-campus
daycare.
As part of their plan to
better the campus, members of the
committee have come up with a
survey about this potential service.
“The
whole
time
we’re
in school, we can know that our
kids are with people we trust,” said
sophomore Eve Lambert, a mother.
All
members
of
the
campus community are encouraged
to
participate
in
this
survey.
“This survey is open to students,
faculty, staff, community members,
anyone who is interested,” said member
of the Strategic Planning Committee
and Academic Support Center Director
Daniel Reed. “We’re just investigating
the need or interest for this service.
We’re not saying that we will have one.”
The committee is offering
two options of completing this survey
to anyone who wants to take it.
One of these options is clipping
the survey at the end of this article and
returning it to Reed in the Academic Support
Center, located in the basement of the library.
The
other
option
is
completing it online via your e-mail.
“Information
collected
will be most helpful for the next
step in the process,” said Reed.
Campus officials said they need
to know whether to pursue the daycare
further, or drop the idea for lack of
interest among the campus community.
Campus Daycare
Interest Survey
Your responses to the following questions are of great interest to
us. Please fill out the survey, clip it, and send it to Daniel Reed, c/o
the Glenville State College Academic Support Center by Feb. 20. Or, for your convenience, you may also complete the survey online at
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB224YZA6QHWZ. We ask that you please only complete one survey.
1. I am a (check the one that best describes you):
Student
Faculty/Staff Member
Community Member
2.Do you perceive a need for a daycare located on the college campus?
Yes / No
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custom
make
GSC
apparel!
3.If a daycare was located on the college campus, would you utilize it?
Yes / No
4.Would you be willing to pay to have your child enrolled in a daycare
center located on the Glenville State College campus?
Yes / No
Students prepare for Valentine’s Day
Greek organizations give options and ideas to
students for upcoming holiday celebrations
By Jamie Mullins
News staff reporter
GLENVILLE – It is the week before
Valentine’s Day, and love is already in the air.
Delta Xi Rho has planned a
Sweetheart Dance, Sadie Hawkins style,
for Friday night in the Louis Bennett Hall
conference room, 8-11 p.m.. “This gives the girls the chance to
invite their special someone out for a night of
fun,” said Linda Poe, a member of the sorority.
The dance will be a semi-formal,
with music, food, and lots of time to socialize.
“They can come in anything they
want,” said Poe. “Jeans and T-shirts are fine.”
The girls will also be collecting
items for a Care Package Drive for 130
soldiers serving our country overseas.
“One of our sisters has a
nephew across seas,” said Poe. “So
her and some parents got together and
decided to send packages to some of
the soldiers who didn’t receive any. We
decided to take the opportunity to help.”
Items such as individual or
travel size food, games, toys, clothes, and
toiletries will be collected until Feb. 10th.
Phi Lambda Psi is also getting
into the holiday spirit with their raffle
for two baskets: A Valentine’s Day
and An Anti-Valentine’s Day baskets.
“Not
everyone
likes
Valentine’s Day,” said Ashley Wolfe,
president of the sorority.
“Mainly
because they don’t get anything.”
The Valentine’s basket will
include items based on love. A big
teddy bear, fuzzy handcuffs, a
rose
condom, fun lotions and dice are just a
few of the items that will be included.
The Anti-Valentine’s Day is for those
people who just can’t get into the holiday
spirit. It will include a stuffed animal that
says ‘Together Forever,’ metal handcuffs,
flavored condoms, and other novelties.
There
is
something
available for those who enjoy the
holiday, and those who do not.
Tickets
will
be
available at $1 or 6 for $5.
Pioneer history
Photo supplied by GSC Archives
This is the reception hall in the old Verona Mapel residence hall. In 1941,
Kanawha Hall for Women had a capacity of 50 women, and cost $4.50 a week
for room and meals. Verona Mapel Hall for Women was the first residence for
women at Glenville State. It had a capacity of 86, and cost $4.50 a week for
room and meals.
Both halls for women had dining room facilities, an infirmary, kitchenette and
laundry. Women had to furnish their own bed linen, blankets, spreads, towels,
dresser scarves, and curtains. Every girl had to provide themselves with softsoled bedroom slippers.
Page Sports and Outdoors
Glenville State Pioneers defeat West Liberty, 116-105
By Stephanie Fitch
News staff reporter
GLENVILLE - The Glenville
State College men’s basketball team
upset West Liberty State College 116-105
Thursday night in the Lilly Gymnasium. The Pioneers defeated their first
top 20 team this season by beating #19 in
the nation, the West Liberty Hilltoppers.
“Beating a team like West Liberty
is a huge confidence lifter because they
were in the conference championship last
year,” said sophomore guard Nick Dent. The Pioneers defense dominated
the first half. It took the Hilltoppers over
two and a half minutes to score their
first basket. The Pioneers went on a 144 run to gain a 16 point lead midway
through the first half. The Pioneer defense
continued to stop the Hilltoppers from
scoring, and the Pioneers maintained the
lead at halftime with a score of 54-32.
“Our defense in the first
half was great. We came out with a
lot of energy, and I feel that it really
surprised West Liberty,” continued Dent.
The Hilltopppers started the
second half by putting a lot of pressure
on the ball to create turnovers by the
Pioneers. This
strategy
helped
the
Hilltoppers battle back to within 11 points
in the first five minutes. The Pioneers
held the lead by double digits for most of
the second half until the five minute mark. West Liberty was able to cut the
lead by the Pioneers to only three points,
but three consecutive three-pointers by
the Pioneers crushed all hope for the
Hilltoppers. The Pioneers were able to defeat
the Hilltoppers by a final score of 116-105.
“The
Pioneers
seemed
unstoppable. This is the best I have seen
them play all year, and I hope they keep
it up for the rest of the season,” said
J.T. Fox, a fan and former GSC student.
The Pioneers offense may have
had 23 turnovers, but they had six players
in double figures. Ray McKeithan led
the team with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and
seven assists. Anthony McKinnon added
21 points, Nick Dent had 19, Oscar Smith
shot five of five to score 13 points, Chase
Groves was three for three to score 12
points, and Deon Briscoe had 10 points. The Pioneers shot 90.9 percent
in the second half, making 20 out of 22
shots. They did not miss a shot for the last 17
minutes of the game. This percentage is the
second highest for a half in Division II history. The Pioneers continued their
winning streak to make it four in a row with a
victory at Shepherd on Saturday February 4th. The Pioneers play against Davis
& Elkins at home tonight after the Lady
Pioneers in the Lilly Gymnasium with
tip off for the women scheduled at 5:15
p.m., and at 7:30 p.m. for the men.
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Fairground Road
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Page Pioneer’s post Anthony McKinnon started the game off right by gaining possession of the ball
against West Liberty on February 2.
Photo by Rachel Renner
2005 Football Award Winners
Compiled by Stephanie Fitch
News staff reporter
TEAM MVP :
Quarterback Joey Conrad
OFFENSIVE MVP :
Wide Receiver Tavon McGee
DEFENSIVE MVP :
Linebacker Dennis Stanton
OFFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM
PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Full Back Brent Harper
DEFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM
PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Linebacker
Jamie Collins
OFFENSIVE NEWCOMER :
Wide Receiver DaMon Lindsey
DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER : Defensive
Line Poni Brown
SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD :
Offensive Line Jacob Jean
CAPTAINS AWARDS :
Quarterback Joey Conrad
Linebacker Dennis Stanton
Offensive Line Nate Anderson
Defensive End Gary Hinton
The View From Here
Student government offers the chance to voice opinions
By the Rev. Zach Patterson
Thomas Jefferson once said, “The
democracy will cease to exist when you
take away from those who are willing to
work and give to those who would not.”
With Student Government sign
ups going on until the 17th and elections
coming up on March 11th, there is quite a
buzz about the upcoming candidates, but
what does this mean to us? Well, if you’re
like me and don’t feel up for holding
office, don’t feel left out. Although Student
Government is made up of 22 members,
two advisors, and an administrative
liaison, like any good democracy, the
people can throw their hats in the political
arena and made their opinions heard.
Student Government has discussed
issues like parking, smoking areas, and
more. What is discussed depends on all
of us coming together and expressing
opinions, rather than just voting for
whomever we agree with most, and
lazily complaining when we don’t agree.
Recent
Student
Government
issues include the revision of the Student
Government constitution and the residence
hall visitation policies. Considering
how passionate some people seem to
be about the subject of GSC visitation
policies, it’s sure to be important.
So
go
make
your
opinions
and
ideas
known.
Public comment is welcomed in
most normal meetings, and so is student
observation, if you just want to see
how it all works. Maybe we can’t all be
Thomas Jefferson, but we can at least be
heard. GSC Student Government meets
Thursdays at 12:20 p.m., and meetings
usually last an hour and 15 minutes.
The Rev. Zach Patterson
Plaintiff vs. Defendant
By Serina Myles
Being a sister of Alpha Theta
Xi has been one of the highlights of
my college career. Recruiting is very
important to my sorority. However, I
think the idea of a mandatory Greek open
house is ridiculous. It is known that part
of the Greek culture is competitiveness.
The reason you pledge a sorority or
Should the Greek meets be mandatory?
fraternity is usually because you have met a
group of girls or guys that you feel you fit in
with, a place where you belong. My sorority
seeks out the girls that we “click with,” who
we meet and believe will be an asset to our
organization. If any of the organizations are
too lazy to recruit or go out and meet new
girls, then that’s a handicap to their own
organization. They shouldn’t be able to just
wait until the open house where girls will
come to them. I understand that the purpose
of this open house idea was to level the
playing field for all Greek organizations.
I hate to say it, but Greek life was
not meant to promote fairness. Frankly, I
don’t think it’s fair for any organization
to put in time and effort into meeting and
getting to know girls or guys and then some
others come and try to steal their girls by
offering them parties or free tote bags.
Promotion and recruiting is the responsibility
of each individual Greek organization, not
those who implement the rules for Greeks.
By Jennifer Robison
Admittedly, I’m not involved with
many on-campus activities. I don’t know
much about the Greek system but this
does allow for an outsider’s point of view.
Using the open house to kick things
off was a good idea, in my eyes, because it
provides an opportunity for everyone to see all
their options before committing to a pledge.
Just like buying a car, you want to
see all the possibilities and choices before
you make a decision that could change your
life. The open house provided everyone
with good and needed information. So
yes, I do think that future pledges should
have to attend this in order to rush.
Also, this allows the current
members to see the faces of the other groups,
their ‘competition,’ if you will. I can imagine
it is exciting and fun to visit with the other girls
or guys and see what their groups are doing.
Another good reason I can see for
this open house is it gives outsiders, like me, to
see a bit more about the Greek side of campus.
I’ve
already
chosen
other
aspects in my college life over the Greek
one, but I am interested in what other
students are doing and experiencing.
This gave me a good taste without
having to go out there and dig for it.
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Page Arts and Entertainment
Nu
Notes
Review of the rock/
metal group “CKY”
By Evan Stair
News staff critic
Last week I introduced a band
that perhaps you had never heard of, and I
hope that you took the time to look them up.
This week I am going to punch a rock/metal
group that you have probably heard of, but
may have not taken the time to look in to.
The band is Camp Kill Yourself,
Evan Stair
better known simply as CKY. Don’t let
the name fool you into thinking that they
are a suicidal group or anything strange or
twisted that may come to mind. CKY is
one of the most influential new rock groups
on the scene right now. As I’ve mentioned
before, I think that metal has taken a turn
for the worse with the dawn of the NuMetal era, but CKY is something different.
The first thing that the average
listener will notice is the band’s replayability. They have an implanted knack
for creating rhythms and choruses that
will get stuck in your head. Some of my
favorite songs to illustrate this point are
“Flesh Into Gear,” “Sporadic Movement,”
and “Suddenly Tragic.” The more serious
music fanatics will notice the talented
musicianship, diverse lyrical abilities,
and intense lyrical writing that the band
possesses. They can put together very heavy
songs, easier songs, and slower, emotional
songs. A good example for a slower song
is a hidden track called “Halfway House.”
I hope you are taking notes or highlighting
this, because these are great songs.
Finally,
for
the
listener’s
perspective, I have to mention the guitar
solos. I love them, and you should already
know this. This band usually throws a
technical solo into every piece, and that is
a rarity these days. Guitarists just have to
stop and listen to these impressive solos.
I recently got to see CKY
perform live in Norfolk, Va. It was
something that I will not soon forget.
On a trivial note, the drummer is
pro skater/ TV star Bam Margera’s brother,
so at most shows he and his whole family
will attend and mingle with the fans.
Their first hit single was the
song “96 Quite Bitter Beings,” and when
they played it at the show it was like
being surrounded by a pack of 1,000+
screaming and slobbering cavemen, which
was obviously awesome. The crowd
was great and the music was even better.
The band released their new album,
“An Answer Can Be Found” late in 2005,
and they have a new video out for their
single “Familiar Realm.” You must listen
to CKY. Don’t judge this article without
giving your ears a round with your speakers.
I’ve been tossing out a lot of A’s lately, and
I have to give out another. I have to. A.
The beat is on
with the “Bob
Thompson Unit”
Jazz performance gets toes tapping,
hands clapping, and crowd screaming
By Evan Stair
News staff critic
The
Bob
Thompson
Unit
jazz group provided some of the worst
entertainment that I have ever witnessed last
Wednesday. That is what I would write if
I were a chronological liar. In reality, they
were five extremely talented musicians
who put on a great show at our college.
The Bob Thompson Unit came to
Glenville in the spirit of Black History Month,
and the audience came for a great jazz show. It
was a good time for everyone who came, and
though the turnout was relatively small, the
audience really responded well. They were
clapping along with the beat, screaming out
random compliments in between songs, and
obviously enjoying themselves. The tunes
Page were so catchy and on-time that it was hard
not to find myself tapping my foot to the beat.
The band consisted of a drummer,
a saxophonist, a guitarist, a bassist, and a
keyboarder. They all clearly knew their way
around their instruments, but Bob Thompson
definitely headed off the group. It was like The Bob Thompson Unit earned an ‘A’ for its performance in the Fine Arts auditorium last week.
Photo by Travis Ables
the man’s hands had two small hand-brains
of their own, working the keyboard. There set, and they kept it interesting. The bass voices. That really grabbed my attention.
were times when his fingers were moving so player seemed a little timid to me from I would like to see the college
fast that I had to do a double-take. It is easy the start of things, but when he started book more bands to play for us. Different
to appreciate something and admire someone breaking into solos, all questions about his genres and bands would be a good draw
just because they can do something that you talent were erased from my mind. Guitarists for Glenville and provide some much
can’t. I have no strong background with should get to know the neck of their needed entertainment for the student body
piano, but I can take a wild guess and say instruments better than they know the neck and staff. The Bob Thompson Unit gets
that even talented pianists would have been of their girlfriends, and he was obviously an A for apple, because they are a great
highly impressed with Thompson’s work. It well-acquainted. At one point in the show, band and they keep the doctor away.
was impressive and I won’t say otherwise. Thompson did a solo with a keyboard Wait,
never
mind.
I
The band played about a two-hour effect that made the notes sound like human guess they are just a great band.
This week’s
Top 10 List
The top 10 things George W. Bush
hears while eavesdropping on
Americans’ telephone conversations:
10. “Wassup?”
9. “I’d, uh, like double cheese on
that.”
8. “You’re gonna have a what?!”
7. “Yeah, baby, tell me what you’re
wearing.”
6. “Can you hear me now?”
5. “Your call is important to us.
Please stay on the line for the next
available operator.”
4. “Do you have Prince Albert in a
can?”
3. “Bobby in my math class is so
cute. I hope he asks me to the
dance.”
2. “No! Really? Ohmygod! I don’t
believe it…”
1. “What, did Pittsburgh bring their
own refs?”
Tell us what’s going on
and get it in the campus
events calendar!
E-mail your events to
[email protected]!
Solution for puzzle of 2.2.06
“Words cannot explain
true love, for it can
only be understood in
the eyes of the one you
love.”
--Unknown
Page Mural livens up Pickens Hall
By Zach Patterson
News staff reporter
GLENVILLE – Most students
living in Pickens Hall know of the mural
near the residence hall’s office, but a
certain mystery surrounds its origin.
It was created in an attempt
to foster a more home-like atmosphere
in Pickens, campus officials said. The
process was a combined effort of Sandy
Freeman, Pat Wilmoth, Art Professor
Duane Chapman, and several of Chapman’s
students working on a volunteer basis.
The mural was not the only result
of this effort. Throughout the Pickens
Commons are photographs of GSC
throughout the ages, as well as modern
artistic renditions of the old photographs.
Much effort was placed into
renovating the area. The volunteers
repainted the walls with hopes of
livening up the atmosphere, even though
they ran into problems working with
an older building filled with asbestos.
Despite
the
funding
and
technical limitations of their work, their
efforts seem to have come out on top.
“Yes, they have succeeded,” said
GSC freshman Ryan Noggle. “It’s cool.”
As well as livening up the
atmosphere, a sense of GSC history
is alive through the old photographs.
“It’s a way of educating our students
of GSC’s unique history, with a twist of
today’s interpretation,” said Freeman, while
showing off an early photograph of GSC
students coming into town on a river boat.
Not just Pickens Hall has received
this attention, as recently a collage of
past Pioneer mascots has been placed
in the Physical Education building.
Despite the success of the
mural, the beautification work is not
done. Like any artistic endeavor,
there is always room for more work.
Students interested in helping
beautify campus should contact Chapman,
or talk to their Resident Assistant.
With the possibility of the Pickens
office being renovated, as well as the need
for upkeep, there is sure to be a need for help
in bringing in more of that home-y feeling.
The campus community wants
to thank the students that volunteered
their time to this project: Kevin Collins,
Samantha Belt, Kristen Blake, Leila
Carter, Joni Campbell, Abby Perkins, Kim
Hall, Tomomi Matsuzawa, Bill Hardman,
Stephen Schemel, and Jodi Schemel.
This mural decorates the walls of Pickens Hall.
Photo by Travis Ables
TheGlenville
Wait
is
Over!!!
State college Introduces
Mollohan’s Restaurant,
a new concept in College Dining.
Come join us for Valentine’s day Premium Night.
Feb. 14, 2006 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
featuring:
Grilled Marinated Sirloin Steak
Deep Fried Ocean White Fish
Charbroiled Breast of Chicken
with Tropical Fruit Salsa,
and Baked tortellini.
A Full salad bar
Baked Potato
All the appropriate side dishes.
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$10.00 Guest
$9.00 Seniors / Flex
$5.00 Children 12 and under
All Ladies who
dine, receive a
special gift.
Desserts:
Cheesecake
Blackberry Cobbler
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Strawberries and
Chocolate Fondue
Please call 462-4108
for reservations.
Money matter$
Generic store brands vs. brand name products
By Sasha Claypool
Guest columnist
TVisfloodedwithadsforbrandname snacks, cereals, candy, drinks,
and other foods. You probably know the
names, logos, and cartoon spokespeople
for these big-time national food brands,
but are the name brands actually better?
The companies that make them
want you to think so, or they wouldn’t spend
millions of dollars on all those ads. But guess
what? When it comes to any kind of food,
the only thing that matters is if you like it!
The truth is that national brands
of snacks, drinks, and cereals don’t cost
more because they’re better - they cost
more because the companies that make
them have to pay for all that expensive
advertising! In most cases, the local store
brands or generic brands are just as good,
and the prices are lower because they don’t
waste money on fancy ad campaigns.
So why pay $3.00 for a bag of
national brand tortilla chips just because
everybody knows the name and there’s
a cool cartoon animal on the bag? Try
the less expensive store bag, and see if
you like it as much. If you do, you’ll
be able to save some serious coinage!
Email your letters to the editor to:
[email protected]
Alpha Xi Omega members get fraternity house
Some members take up permanent residence in new house, located just off campus
By Naomi Hange
News staff reporter
GLENVILLE - The Alpha Xi Omega
members now have a new house
located just off campus that they plan
to make the official fraternity house.
Alpha Xi Omega’s fraternity
house was put into use at the beginning of
spring semester, said sophomore fraternity
member
Bob
Meyers.
The
fraternity
had been looking for an
official
house
since
the organization was
started
in
1999.
“It’s just a
place to hangout,”
said
sophomore
Travis
Truax.
The unofficial
fraternity house was
formerly Pioneer Village,
house two, until the fraternity
acquired the new house earlier
during the current semester.
“A few minor adjustments are
needed,” said Meyers. “We all would
like to see a privacy fence put in place
to make us not so out in the open.”
As of right now, five Alpha
Xi Omega members have taken up
permanent residence in the fraternity house.
Glenville State College officials do
not have any concerns about the new house.
“A healthy Greek system is good
for a college,” said English department
Chairman, professor Wayne DeRosset.
Due to the fact the house is in such
close proximity to the residence halls, the
male R.A’s, all of which are Alpha Xi
Omega brothers, can easily walk over to
visit when they find time in their schedules.
“People
randomly show up
everyday,” Truax said. “We’ve
kind of gotten used to it.”
Most of the brothers also
agree that the new Alpha
Xi members this semester
will like the house.
A few of the
Alpha Xi Omega
members will
be
graduating
this
spring, but they have
no intentions of not
ever being seen again.
“Once
you’re
a
brother you’re always a
brother,”
stated
Meyers.
The
current
Alpha
Xi
Omega members think the house
was a good thing to invest in.
“It was the best house for the best
price, in the best location,” stated Truax.
The members have made no
definite plans for gatherings, but possible
plans are currently being discussed.
“It’s just a
place to hangout.”
-Travis Truax
Thursday, Feb. 9
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•Women’s Basketball vs. Davis & Elkins- Home 5:15 p.m.
•Men’s Basketball vs. Davis & Elkins- Home 7:30 p.m.
•Tone n Shape- Fitness Center 5:00 p.m.
•Pilates- Fitness Center 3:00/6:00 p.m.
•Rush TKE at TKE house- 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10
•Rush TKE at TKE house- 6:00 p.m.
•Movie “Boyz in the Hood” Fine Arts- 8:00 p.m.
•Sweetheart Dance by Delta Xi Rho, Louis Bennett Conference
Room, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
•Trip to Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh
Contact ext. 6388 for more information
Saturday, Feb. 11
•Women’s Basketball vs. WV Wesleyan- Home 5:15 p.m.
•Men’s Basketball vs. WV Wesleyan- Home 7:30 p.m.
•WV Energy Gathering Administration Building- 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12
•Snowshoeing Day Hike
•WV Energy Gathering Administration Building- 9:00 a.m.
The Alpha Xi Omega house, pictured here, was just purchased by the fraternity.
Photo by Travis Ables
Monday, Feb. 13
•Women’s Basketball vs. Alderson-Broaddus- Away 5:15
•Men’s Basketball vs. Alderson-Broaddus- Away 7:30
•Fall Residence Hall Reservations- 3rd year students and above,
starting today through the 17th, Office of Student Life
Tuesday, Feb. 14
•Premium Night Sweetheart Dinner- Mollohan’s 4:30-7:00 p.m.
•Valentine’s Day
•FAFSA priority deadline is March 1st
Wednesday, Feb. 15
•Quilting Class Library Basement- 12:00- 6:00 p.m.
•Movie “Chicken Little” Fine Arts- 8:00 p.m.
•Susan B. Anthony Day
•Trillium submissions deadline
Please e-mail your campus events to
[email protected]!
Page Odds-n-Ends
Rusty: New campus community center opens Friday
Continued from page 1
like to see more ethnic foods as well.”
Miller explained that many of the
existing stations such as the deli, grill, salad,
and dessert stations, will remain the same,
but new stations have been added. She also
said the menu will be similar but upgraded.
Miller also said that at the new Rusty Musket
Cyber Cafe, students will be able to sit at a
bar in the front of the cafe, or at tables. They
can also watch a big-screen TV as they dine.
As
for
the
food,
there
will be more “grab-n-go” options.
“There will be no changes in the
meal plans or flex dollars, or even how
they work,” said Miller. “The difference
will be in the ways students can use them.”
The new entrance should be open
for all services Friday on the first floor. The
lounges have also been newly designed
and should be available to students as well.
GSC’s new dining facilities will open for business Friday evening.
What is it?
By Chad samples
Photography editor
The Trillium
De
a
Fe dlin
b.
15 e:
Your stories. Your art.
You need to be part of the hottest literary
work to come out this year.
It seems as if my fellow students
here at GSC aren’t very observant—that,
or they’re afraid of a challenge. Only
one person—Tonya Brady—took a stab
at last week’s What is it? Where is it?
Now, according to Tonya—who
correctly identified last week’s photo as
that of one of the door stops at the Science
Hall—it was too easy. I just wonder
if it wasn’t too difficult for everybody
else. So, in the name of fairness, I’ve
made this week’s photo a little easier.
I hope to see a lot more entries this time.
If you think you know what the object in
question is and where it’s at, drop me a line
at [email protected] by
noon on Monday. With that said, here it is.
Please submit your poems, short stories,
essays, artworks, & photographs to
Hint: Take a load off and think about it.
[email protected]
or
the English Dept. main office
Send your guess to:
[email protected]
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Photo by Travis Ables
Where is it?
Three finalists announced in
search for new GSC president
GLENVILLE - The Glenville State College military in strategic planning and after three
Board of Governors has chosen three finalists assignments in Germany, Zimon served
from a field of nearly 70 candidates for the as the President of Albright College in
position of president of Glenville State Reading, Penn. from 1999-2004. A native of
College, board officials announced Monday. the Pittsburgh suburb of Ambridge, Penn.,
Current
Glenville
State Zimon and his wife, Janie, have two grown
College
President
Dr.
Robert children. Zimon will be visiting the Glenville
Freeman
is
retiring
June
30. State College campus on Feb. 13-14, 2006.
While the job posting attracted Dr. Peter “Pete” Barr, a native
candidates from all over the United States West Virginian, will be the second candidate
as well as from overseas, the board chose visiting the Glenville State campus.
three men with strong ties to
A graduate of Marshall
the region. The finalists
University, Barr also holds
“After
hail from Pennsylvania
a Master of Business
and West Virginia.
Administration from
the field was
“ T h e
Marshall University
narrowed,
and
face-to-face
search committee
and a Doctor
interviews were conducted, the
worked diligently
of
Business
in
reviewing
Administration
committee selected three very strong
almost
70
from Louisiana
candidates to visit the campus later
applications for
Tech University.
the
position,”
Following work
this month.”
said
Terry
in
the business and
--Terry Butcher
Butcher,
chairman
consulting
fields,
of the Presidential
Barr currently serves
Search Committee and
as Provost and Chief
member of the Glenville State
Academic Officer at Coastal
College Board of Governors. “After the Carolina University in Conway, S.C.
field was narrowed, and face-to-face Barr and his wife, Betsy, will be visiting
interviews were conducted, the committee the campus on Feb. 16-17, 2006. They
selected three very strong candidates are the parents of three grown children.
to visit the campus later this month.” Dr. Willis “Bill” Perry, a native
Each candidate will spend two of Glenville and a graduate of Glenville
days at Glenville State during February, and State College, will visit the campus Feb.
will meet with students, staff, faculty and 20-21, 2006. Perry holds a Masters Degree
other interested parties. The general public and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum
is invited to meet the presidential candidates and Instruction Degree from West Virginia
in the Heflin Administration Building University. Perry has served as a teacher
Presidents Auditorium on Feb. 14, Feb. 17 and administrator in the education field
and Feb. 21 from 2-3:30 p.m. each day. and in a variety of business positions. In
Butcher said the board hopes addition, Perry is a former member of
to make its final selection by March the GSC Board of Governors, a current
15. The board’s recommendation will member and past-president of the GSC
then be forwarded to the West Virginia Alumni Council and serves on the board
Higher Education Policy Commission of the GSC Foundation. Perry and his
for final approval. The 12-month position wife, Marilyn, also a GSC graduate,
pays approximately $134,000 per year. currently reside in Charleston, W.Va.
The
three
candidates
are: Schedules for the candidates’ visits
Dr. Henry “Hank” Zimon is a are posted on the college’s website at www.
graduate of the U.S. Military Academy glenville.edu. Copies of the candidates’
at West Point. Zimon holds Masters and application materials and curriculum vitae
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in geography are available on reserve in the library. Copies
from The Ohio State University. Following are also available on reserve in the President’s
29 years of honorable service in the Office and in the GSC Foundation Office.
Candidates to meet with students
During the Presidential Candidate
visits, meetings have been scheduled in the
Heflin Administration Building Presidents
Auditorium with the student body as follows:
Dr. Kathy Butler, Registrar and Vice
President for Academic Affairs, has
approved institutional excuses from
classes for students who attend these
sessions. A sign-in sheet will be available
during these sessions. Students are
required to sign-in to be excused.
February 14, 2006 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Names of students present will be
February 17, 2006 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. provided to the faculty by the Office of
February 21, 2006 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Academic Affairs following the sessions.
Presidential candidates interview schedule
On-campus Interview - General Schedule
Visit Dates:
Dr. Henry Zimon: February 13 & 14, 2006
Dr. Peter Barr: February 16 & 17, 2006
Dr. Willis Perry: February 20 & 21, 2006
Day 1 – Schedule
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Arrival at President’s Office
Lunch
Heflin Administration Building
Alumni House
Initial interview and review/
President’s Conference Room
Search Committee Chair
Interview with Board of GovernorsLouis Bennett Hall Conf. Room
Tour of Campus
Louis Bennett Hall Conf. Room
Tour of President’s Home
President’s Home
President’s Roundtable Members Louis Bennett Hall Conf. Room
Dinner with select members of the Louis Bennett Hall Conf. Room
community by invitation
Meeting with President Freeman President’s Office
Day 2 - Schedule
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast with Faculty Senate
Louis Bennett Hall Conf. Room
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.Meeting with Vice Presidents
President’s Conference Room
10:30 –
Meeting with Staff
Presidents Auditorium
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. –
Meeting with Students
Presidents Auditorium
12:30 p.m.
12:30 –
Lunch w/College
Louis Bennett Hall Conf. Room
1:45 p.m.
Leadership Council
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Presentation to campus/communityPresidents Auditorium
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Meeting with Faculty
Presidents Auditorium
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Closing meeting/Search
President’s Conference Room
Committee Chair
5:00 p.m.
Depart campus
15 Minutes
of Fame
By Rosanna Springston
Name: Autumn Rose Carter
Birthday: September 26, 1986
Home town: Weston, WV
Major: English
Title: Junior
What she wanted to be when little: a spy
Favorite food: pumpkin pie
Why she attends GSC: “For the party!”
Favorite pastime: horseback riding
Most prized possession: still life with a
woodpecker
Motto: “If there are exceptions there
shouldn’t be rules… and there are always
exceptions.”
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