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MAY 20, 2004- Cole and other university officials said they do not seeking answers of what became of his $3,600, which he
By Michael J . Balale
believe the two cases arc connected. said has been missing since April.
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W e a t h e r » Scattered Storms Cole said several students have reported missing "My mom spoke to someone from administration and
University officials and officers from several different funds. they said, 'oh yeah. We know about the problem. Just
police departments arc investigating two separate situa- "There have been about 32 student refund checks that wait. We're going to do something about this,'" Lynn said.'
tions on campus — one involving stolen student checks have been or attempted to be fraudulently cashed," Cole "We've tried to have faith with them. But all we want is
and another centering on allegations that an employee said. for them to take some responsibility."
released false student record information. Police and university officials are now trying to piece Lynn said he does not believe officials are trying to
The financial aid investigation comes weeks after together a paper trail to document what became of thou- get to the bottom of the situation. "At Y S U , people think
several students, including David Lynn, reported that they sands of dollars in federal loan money that belonged to they are entitled to things because they are an institution
never received checks that were intended for them as part Y S U students. Officials, however, are not saying much and they can get away with it," he said. "They keep their
of their financial aid packages. about their efforts or what they have learned. noses up and they hike up our tuition."
In the second investigation, Darryl Adams, who Lynn, however, said he is tired of keeping quiet about Lynn said his mother missed a day of work to try to
worked in the Payroll Office as a financial service analyst, the incident. He said that university officials had warned unravel the mystery of what became of his check. "I want
• Summer enrollment was suspended May 3 and.university officials arc saying him not to speak to reporters about the situation. to know who has access to our checks; who is getting
shows continued growth little about the specifics of the case. "I told them I wanted to tell the media and they said them, how this happened and it's now been two months
University Spokesman Ron Cote University Spokesman Ron Cole said the Bursars to give them a chance to deal with it before I go tell any- and they still haven't done anything."
said that the Office of Institutional Office and the Y S U Police are investigating the allega- body," Lynn said. Lynn said he has a copy of the cashed check and he
Research lias recorded an increase tions against Adams. Lynn said he is frustrated and outraged and has been
in enrollment for the eleventh see O F F I C I A L S , page 2
consecutive semester since spring
2001.
As of Monday; 4,726 students
were enrolled for summer classes.
This mim!>cr marks a i-8 percent
increase over last summer's
enrollment of 4,641 students.
marks new start
• First sculpture of
penguin series unveiled
for graduates
The first penguin sculpture of the
Penguin Parade public arts project
1,988 degrees given di
uring
;
this
was unveiled at Youngstown State
University May 13. aca demic years ceremonies
"Cobalt," named
after the new car By Chuck Rogers
line from the General THE JAM6AS
Motors Lordstown
A handshake, a piece of paper and the moving of
Co.Ti- plex, is the first of
the 31 sculptures being a tassel from one side of the cap to the other marked a
civated by the joint new beginning for more than a thousand Youngstown
project of YSU and State University students Saturday.
the Comm-unity The university's spring commencement exercises
Foundation of the were held at 10 a.m. in Beeghly Center, where 1,035
Mahoning Valley. graduates received their degrees.
Todd P. Riwler The commencement's keynote address was deliv-
created the pen- ered by Judy G . Hample, chancellor of the
guin, which he said - Pennsylvania- System of Higher Education. Hample,,
was inspired by his chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania's 14-
father, Robert who university system, received'an honorary degree from
B-J^, painted cars at Y S U during the ceremony.
Wz G M for 35 Above: Graduates from the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services celebrate commencement by
Heather Voris^who earned her bachelor's degree
\ a years. l-bwler, adding a special flare to their caps.
in medical illustration, was the student speaker at the
a 2002 Y S U
Gas prices
commencement. Technology's new associate degree program in technical stud-
graduate, used
Some firsts that high- ies received their degrees. The program trains students to work
the same auto-
lighted the graduation: as line-workers for electrical utility companies.
mobile paint
• Adrieimc Tomczyk • The spring graduates, added to the 445 from the summer
that is used by G M in
pump
of Pulaski, Pa., is the first and 508 from the fall, bring the total to 1,988 degrees conferred
creating the penguin.
"R>urth of Jaly," created by Lynn undergraduate student to in the 2003-2004 academic year, according to the university's
Anderson and sponsored by B J . receive a certificate in Office of Records.
Alan Fireworks, will be the next American Humanics at • This is the fourth consecutive academic year that Y S U
unveiled on June 26 at the grand Y S U . The certificate pro- has seen an increase in the number of students graduating.
opening of the new Phantom gram prepares students Y S U president David Sweet credits the university's focus
Fireworks store in North lima. The to become leaders in non- oh enrollment and student retention for the increase.
remaining completed penguins will profit organizations. "Add the record number of new students to the higher
be revealed during the Summer Tomczyk received her number retained," he said, "What that leads to, inevitably, is an By Elizabeth Tabak
bachelor's degree in psy- increased number of students graduating." THE JAM3AS
festival of the Arts on YSU campus
July 10 and 11. chology. Enrollment has been on the rise for the last eight semes- The steady rise in gasoline prices is causing
• The first 10 students ters, Sweet said. some students to tighten up on their wallets.
• Oakland Center musical from the School of see GRAX)S,page2 As gasoline prices across the country and in
highlights fundraiser the Mahoning Valley continue to skyrocket, hitting
The Oakland Center for the Arts
will present "The Last Five Years,"
a musical by Jason Robert Brown,
Committee refuses comment on nearly two dollars a gallon at some pumps, some
students' are saying the high cost is deterring them
from driving around town and changing their sum-
mer travel plans.
on Saturday, May 22 as part of its
annua! fundraiser. One student even questioned whether the high
Wine and hors dVmrvcs will lie prices made it worth his commute to summer class-
served beginning at 6:30 p.m., fol- es.
lowed by Chinese and silent auc- By Michael J . Balale that Neil received his master's and doctoral degrees from L a Sophomore Donald Hays Jr. said the cost of
tions, with the show immediately IHE J AM BAR Salle University, a distance-learning institution in Louisiana filling his gas tank two to three times a week is
following at 8 p.m. once shut down by the FBI. becoming too costly. Hays, a student and
Tickets arc: S25 for a pre-paid After a meeting that lasted nearly three hours, members Youngstown State University escort, makes a 40
The Neil situation sparked a debate about who is respon-
reservation and S30 at the door. of the professional conduct subcommittee refused comment minute drive from Rogers five days a week. This,
sible for checking the credentials of potential employees of
Vor more information or reserva- about the future of a Human Ecology professor who earned he said, is costing him up to approximately S75 a
tions, call (330' 74-&-0404. the university.
his higher degrees from an unaccredited institution. week.
Jean Hasscfl, chair qf human ecology and a member of
Richard Walker, subcommittee chairman, refused to
the search committee that recommended Neil be hired, told a "I think this is completely outrageous," Hays
allow reporters to attend Monday's closed-door meeting in
Jambar reporter in March that checking the educational back- said. " I had to review my finances because I almost
Bliss Hall and declined comment about what was discussed.
ground of a potential candidate is "not something that's nor- couldn't work up here or take classes."
The subcommittee was formed to investigate William Bruce
mally done," and "you don't really check universities." Further, Hays said he was planning on making
Neil, who was hired after earning his master's and doctoral
Director of Human Resources Hugh Chatman later said road trips to several states in order to visit friends,
degrees from a university that was not accredited.
p / l s toe price Neil is teaching two classes this summer, earning
that it has been "past practice" for search committees,to but has now had to limit the number.
check the credentials. "Even with two jobs, this is still putting a great
of gas affecting $20,250 but did not return phone calls from a Jambar
reporter. In the past, he has said that he earned his degrees Last month, however, administrators said they resolved strain on my wallet," Hays said.
the issue by hiring the Dayton-based company Gall & Gall to Another Y S U escort, junior Sam Gugliotti, said
your budget? ' and expects to be cleared of any wrongdoing.
Walker said the committee has not yet made any deci-
verify Neil's credentials and those of all future candidates. he has had to cut back on his social life because of
The Gall & Gall report showed that Neil's past employ- the $30 or more he spends on filling his gas tank
sions or issued any recommendations to Joseph Edwards, weekly. Though Gugliotti makes the 15 -minute
ment history could not be verified.
chair of the professional conduct committee. commute to Y S U daily, he says he is thankful that
Members of the professional conduct committee and the
University Spokesman Ron Cole also declined comment he does not have to commute farther like some of
subcommittee would not comment about whether that
www. thejam bar*com about the case against Neil, but said Monday's meeting dealt
research would be taken into consideration in the investiga- his friends.
with a preliminary review of facts. Cole said the committee
tion. "I heard prices are supposed to hit three dollars
would probably have another meeting before a recommenda-
Last month, Neil provided the chair of the professional by Memorial Day " Gugliotti said. "I hope that
tion is given to the professional conduct committee.
conduct committee with several documents he said he creat- doesn't happen because that will seriously effect my
"1 don't feel real comfortable talking about anything but plans of driving to the east coast somewhere this
ed, including study guides, his master's thesis and his 24-
my understanding is that the meeting was an organizational summer."
page doctoral dissertation.
review by the committee," Cole said.
After the sub-committee gives their results to Edwards Junior Crystal Hall said she is having the same
The fivc-mcmber sub-committee includes Rick Walker, problem.
• Mews I 1,3! and the professional conduct committee, Edwards and his
Jane Kcstner, associate dean of Arts and Sciences; Helene
• Classifieds I 2 staff can make a variety of recommendations to university Hall said she and her sister had made plans to
Savage, accounting and finance professor; Chris Sweeney, a
• Opinions & Editorials I 3 officials, including disciplinary action. drive to Florida this summer. However, she said she
psychology professor; and Nancy Mosca, a nursing professor.
• Sports I 4 Associate Professor of English Mike Finney said the is afraid that they will fly instead in order to cut
Director of Human Resources Hugh Chatman has said some costs.
• Entertainment I 4 Walker's team has until June 21 to determine whether the committee should not have that much responsibility and said
it may be a conflict of interest if a faculty member were dis- "With the way the prices are, it might just be
E-MAIL, us: human ecology professor falsified his credentials and what
ciplined by a panel that includes other faculty members. cheaper to fly down there," Hall said. "It really has
thejambar@ action should be taken.
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2 I TheJambiir Thursday, M a y 20,2004
G A S continued...
Bomb threat forces
forced to me to keep myself
on a budget." UC evacuation
Hall, originally from
Twinsburg, said the distance back Staff Report
In the morning hours of home will probably limit the
TH£ JAMBAR
May 14, Youngstown State number of trips she makes home Maintenance workers and
University Police officers to see her family. Y S U Police Officers woke resi-
responded to a call regarding a
"It already costs me about dents of the University Courtyard
break-in of the Ohio Edison
$20 three times a week, I can't Apartments the morning o f
Storage Trailer near the Ohio
really afford trips home every Tuesday, May II with an order to
Edison outdoor classroom.
weekend," Hall said. evacuate.
Officers observed three The financial burden of fuel The evacuation came as a
black males near a pickup truck is forcing a few students to make result of an anonymous bomb
outside of the trailer. Two of the only the necessary trips around threat called in to University
suspects fled and were not cap- town in order to fend off high Courtyard Assistant Manager
tured, and the third was detained prices. Shannon Lombardo.
by officers and is being held on
One student, freshman Alt According to the police
bond in the Mahoning County
Green, said she "probably won't report, the caller told Lombardo
Jail. Officers found numerous
drive anywhere unless it is to "I am gonna blow up your f—
tools from the trailer in the truck.
work" at the Kilcawley Center — building," and then hung up.
Also found in the truck was Candy Counter. Green, who Lombardo stated in the report that
drug paraphernalia and a cell drives from East Liverpool three she did not recognize the voice.
phone. The department learned days a week, said the commute The report stated that three
that the truck was reported stolen takes about $40 away from her officers reported to buildings one
from Liberty Township. weekly, but has not cut into her and two o f the Courtyard
spending habits. Apartments, evacuated all tenants
G R A D S continued... Call Elizabeth Tabak at and personnel and conducted a
Cynthia Anderson, vice-pres- search of both of the buildings.
(330) 941-1991.
ident for student affairs, said the Above: Graduate Marly WhUmore enjoys commencement day festivities Sgt. Mike Cretella, one o f the
university is also making a greater record and we are right on this," ing at Y S U and i f the scandal is police are still investigating. reporting officers, said that after
O F F I C I A L S continued-
effort to help students complete Habat said. "It's an isolated inci- internal, it is up to Y S U tofixit. approximately one hour o f
said there are many indica- The Adams investigation is
their education. dent but I'm certain there is more searching, the officers and
"It sounds like a case where it also being treated as. a pending
"There is more assistance tors that should have raised issues
than one check. I've heard the has been done within the institu- case with officials refusing to University Courtyard mainte-
given to students entering the uni- when it was being cashed.
number of 10 to 12." tion and i f they were stolen from release much information. nance workers were unable to
versity," she said, "through orien- "It was cashed on a third-
The Ohio State Highway the university, it's up to the uni- University Spokesman Cole locate anything suspicious, and
tation and the Center for Student party basis, endorsed by someone
Patrol, Youngstown State versity to take the next step so it said officials confiscated Adams' the tenants were able to return to
Progress." else, and they even spelled my
University Police and other law doesn't happen again," Brickey computer and have been searching their apartments.
The center keeps close tabs name wrong," Lynn said.
enforcement agencies are probing said. it for evidence, but Cole refused to Cretella said this is not the
on students and tries to intervene University Vice President for first instance of a bomb threat
situations where people cashed or "People at your college answer any additional questions,
if they run inio academic trouble, Administration John Habat said he regarding a Y S U building. H e
tried to cash Y S U checks in three believe they have somebody from saying it is a pending investiga-
Anderson said, and a growing is aware of both issues but said he added that there is an ongoing
states. the university who is stealing the tion.
number o f students are taking has not seen or heard of any evi- investigation, and the Y S U police
At least one person was checks." Adams began working at
advantage of its services. dence that would indicate that the "are working on a couple, o f
arrested so far in the investigation Referring to the. arrest in Y S U in 1998 and was earning
Anderson also lauded the two situations are related. leads."
and the officer involved in the Bexley, Brickey said bank tellers $42,000 per year. In 2002, he was
admissions and financial aid 'That would be entirely spec-
arrest said he believes that the called the police department after appointed to serve on the universi-
departments for taking more ulative and nobody has been able
checks may have been stolen from a man who allegedly cashed a ty's operations improvement proj-
active roles in recruiting students to connect the two of them,"
a Youngstown State University stolen check on a previous visit to ect formed to identify ways to N E I L continued... /
/
and helping them obtain financial Habat said. /
employee. the bank tried to cash another improve operating efficiency and
assistance. Habat said that the university "I don't think it is appropri-
Peter Brickey, the arresting check at the same branch. reduce costs at Y S U .
"Financial aid is doing much has a solid control system and that ate that members of the bargain-
officer from the Bexley Police "The gentleman tried to cash Adams served on the technol-
more outreach than in previous these are minimal incidents of foul ing unit can make a recommen-
Department, a suburb of a legitimate Y S U check in the ogy subcommittee of that task
years," she said. play and vowed that he is confi-
Columbus, said he is aware of drive-through and he was caught force. dation regarding disciplinary
According to the Kathy dent that everything will end up in
three pending cases involving and we did make an arrest," Call Michael J. Balale at action for other members of the
Pokrivnak of the records office, order in the end.
stolen checks. Brickey said he was Brickey said. (330) 941-1989 collective bargaining unit"
795 bachelor's degrees were "Something is going on with
told that the checks may have Brickey refused to comment Finney said.
granted this spring, along with 84 our checks but we have a good
been stolen from someone work- on that case or others and said Call Michael J. Balale at
associate's degrees, 154 master's
degrees and two doctorates.
More than 1,150 students
applied for spring graduation. A t
Amanda Geiger never saw the drunk driver.
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Thursday, M a y 20,2004
ver the past few weeks, the story of Iraqi pris-
oner abuse by American soldiers in the Abu-
Ghraib prison has unfolded on the front page of
nearly every major international newspaper.
Photos of nude prisoners positioned in degrading
positions accompanied by grinning American soldiers
have become standard tabloid fodder. These photos
have made Abu-Ghraib, a prison formerly synony-
mous with the torture and abuse under the reign of
Saddam Hussein, now known as America's own mon-
ument of shame.
The soldiers' actions have undermined the cause
of the Americans rebuilding Iraq, and have further
tainted our image in a place where great distrust for
Americans already exists.
The abuse of these Iraqi prisoners has placed
American soldiers and civilians in danger of further
hostilities and recriminations for these offenses. Iraqi
insurgents have already claimed one life in retaliation
By Anne Kim In my courses, instructors include both their own as well as
last week when they beheaded American civilian opposing perspectives on reading lists to expose students to the various
IMS SEATTLE UMES/NEXT/KRT C A M P U S
Nicholas Berg, and fed the images live to hundreds of academic discourses within their fields.
avid Horowitz and his national college conservative group,
watching people. Indeed, students should be aware of the academic debates arounda
Students for Academic Freedom, are waging war against so-
The embarrassment of the images is magnified by subject. But an instructor is not the news media. A s a student, I'm not
called liberalism on college campuses.
paying for objectivity. I'm paying for their expertise and ability to teach
the inability of those involved to take the blame. Once They say their classes are biased and their voices aren't heard. They
me critical-thinking skills.
again, much like the 911 commission, it has become a want amends for what they see as a major problem in academia: a
disproportionately large percentage of liberal academics, which they say Students also have a responsibility to contribute perspectives to
game of pin the tail on the donkey, throwing the academic discourse. Professors shouldn't have to spoon-feed students.
is preventing true intellectual diversity.
responsibility from one group to another. A n Academic Bill of Rights would impose too, many guidelines on
So Horowitz and Students for Academic Freedom (SAF) are
Until Wednesday, the soldiers involved in the instructors. We wouldn't receive a quality education because professors
pushing nationwide legislation, called the Academic B i l l of Rights, to
abuse at Abu-Ghraib took no responsibility. They would be top busy worrying about this new mandate to offer all sides of
provide more-balanced perspectives in college curricula, and to end
every issue.
pointed fingers at top intelligence officials, claiming what they say is the "indoctrination" of students by instructors who tout
their political agendas in class. This could result in a return to what most of us had in our K-12
the abuse was ordered as a method of "softening"
education: watered-down courses and a lack of time to go in-depth or to
Iraqi prisoners for questioning. The officials, in turn, One such bill died in the Washington state'House in the last
study controversial topics. It is often this controversy that helps students
placed the blame squarely on the heads of the soldiers legislative session. That deserves a huge sigh of relief.
like me learn more actively by questioning their own assumptions.
The Academic Bill of Rights - a template for which is posted on
involved. The autonomy of the professor is valued as a fundamental right by
S A F s Web site - is just another example of legislation touting universal
Spc. Jeremy C. Sivits was the first of the seven universities. It is this freedom that allows diverse ideas to emerge. O f
benefits that is actually rife with sensationalized assumptions and
course, instructors should act responsibly and focus their courses on the
members of the American military that will stand trial negative repercussions.
subject and notinfuse unrelated political controversy simply for their
for the abuses. Sivits pleaded guilty and was sen- There simply is no need - and many potential pitfalls - to monitor
own gain.
tenced to one year-in prison and a bad conduct dis- instructors" political ideologies.
But the attempt to legislate the ways instructors teach jeopardizes
charge. Universities aren't perfect, and of course, poor educators exist. But
their autonomy to do so, regardless of intent.
a person's political affiliation isn't a typical marker for the way he or she
Though it took some time, Sivits made the right A l l this said, however, I realize that conservative students aren't just
teaches. It's ridiculous to assume .that because a professor holds liberal
decision. He took responsibility where others did not, making this stuff up. In my own classes, only one or two students
political ideologies, that he or she intends to indoctrinate students.
and more importantly, plead for forgiveness from the express strong conservative viewpoints.
Many of my instructors, for example, flat-out avoid inserting their
But does this mean that students aren't receiving the education
prisoners he abused and the Iraqi people. perspectives even on class material, often because they want students to
they're paying for? I doubt it. Does this mean their viewpoints are
American forces were sent to Iraq under the prem- come to their own conclusions.
suppressed by a domineeringly liberal academic culture? I've never seen
ise of saving the Iraqi people from the terror and* Some people justify monitoring professors' political ideologies by
a professor, liberal or conservative, discourage students from raising
arguing that the political diversity of the state isn't reflected in college.
destruction of Hussein. They were supposed to help challenges.
and university classrooms. More specifically, they say class reading lists
re-establish the Iraqi government and rebuild their aren't balanced. Personally, I like having conservative students in class to debate
country. Instead, they are sending the same message ideas - it's invaluable.
Yet, this is a narrow understanding of balance. According to Doug
of contempt for humanity that Hussein did. It's positive that S A F and other conservative students around the
Wadden, Senate Chair of the U W Faculty Senate, diversity of
nation's campuses are voicing concerns about what they see as liberal
America now has Xo work on rebuilding its image, perspectives isn't limited to political views, but includes, for example,
bias. Every campus battling this issue should debate it and find solutions
as well. We must show the world that we hold our historical, cultural or gendered analyses.
to balance views.
own people as accountable as we do foreign leaders. It Regardless, even i f we're talking about political viewpoints, most
But legislation regulating academic thought and teaching surely
students I've talked with say their instructors provide balanced perspec-
is time that each individual responsible step forward isn't the answer. The Academic B i l l of Rights is unnecessary,
tives. For example, w h i l e - a humanities course may criticize
and take their blame. unwarranted and poses dangerous implications.
globalization, a business course may praise it.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Excellence in journalism since 19^1
Lies catching up argument - this is about Bush.
N G O s are keeping the stats on casualties
his military record. He had to be on duty - Heck!
In my 15 years in the Navy, stationed with the
Editorial Board because our government refuses to count die dead Army, A i r Force, and Marines - traveled all over
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By Mark Stevens should also get plenty of chances carrying the
SHE JAWSAP ball after showing a knack for getting positive
yardage last season.
SI1 The squad that the 2004 Youngstown State Junior Josh Cayson returns to the Penguin
University football team will field might remind backfield as the main option at tailback..Last
a lot of people of last year's version — a team season Cayson showed tremendous athletic
that split equal time with highs and lows ability and big play potential. Joining the home-
and finished a disappointing 5-7 and 2-5 run threat that is Cayson will be sophomore
in the Gateway Conference. Justin Reams and transfer Monquantae Gibson.
I There is more than sufficient talent If the offensive line, led by senior Norris
at the skill positions on the offensive side Kennedy-and tight end Mike Roberts, can stay
of the ball, just like last year. However, healthy and provide some protection, the
fill also similar to last year, the offensive line offense should have no problem scoring points.
H is banged up and weary and the defense has
several question marks.
And they might find themselves in some high
scoring match-ups if this year's defense is not
Head coach Jon Heacock faces the chal- improved.
lenge of getting all of his talented offensive Last year, the Penguin defense had a world
\ players their fair share of touches. Putting the of trouble trying to stop opponents' running
right people in the right place in the backfield attacks, giving up 224 yards on the ground per
might be one of the most challenging tasks contest. This year, they will also have to con-
Heacock and his coaching staff face all season. tend with a lack of experience in the secondary.
At quarterback, there are many talented Several players with game experience
options to choose from. Incumbent starter return to the front seven for the Penguins. That
Aaron Marshal! seems to be the forgotten man experience was missing from a team that
in conversations about the quarterback position. appeared outmatched i n the trenches at times
The junior from Detroit led the Penguins in last season.
total offense last season, accounting for 1,316 Seniors Nate Baston and Yancey Marcuin
yards passing and 254 yards on the ground. He are joined by junior Brandon Brown and will
accounted for 15 touchdowns. lead the charge up front for the Penguin
Redshirt freshmen Tom Zeus and Vincc defense.
Gliatta are the two quarterbacks pushing Hard-hitting senior safety Mike Bracken is
Marshall. Zetts, a local product from the lone returning starter for the Penguins'
Boardman, suffered a broken collarbone in the defensive backfield. Bracken will have his
first game last season and is looking to hands full leading this lot of first- and second-
rebound. Gliatta, a transfer from Penn State, year players as the general for the secondary.
has looked impressive thus far this spring. . The. season will kick off on Sept. 2 at 7:30
Having three options at quarterback means p.m. at Stambaugh Stadium when the Penguins
Heacock had to find a new home for senior take on Slippery Rock ,
Matt Rycraft, who was a sparkplug for a some- Call Mark Stevens at
.....liM times stagnant Penguin offense last season. (330) 941-181/
Rycraft is listed as a wide receiver now and
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By Elizabeth TabakjTHE JAMBAR
The humor of George Carlin is not for the faint of heart.
It is not something for those who get easily queasy, dislike crude humor or can-
not deal with foul language and certain risky words.
Carlin's humor is just that. It is that push the envelope, talk about the
k touchy subjects, use the crudest words and not give a damn kind of
humor. It is a thinly veiled social commentary wrapped in foul language
k and his own crazy personal musings.
It's not half bad, actually.
(
••L However, in his highly anticipated show Thursday evening at
Stambaugh Auditorium, he left even the biggest fans slightly
stumped and a little disappointed.
Carlin was up to his usual antics of addressing "touchy" sub-
||H||| jects avoided in everyday polite conversation. He even treated the
audience with material that will be used to open and close his
upcoming HBO special. However, that is where it stopped.
The material that Carlin used was recycled and over-the-top.
It was the not give a damn humor that just went way too far, and
SfiSP- left much to be desired. It is a well-known fact that comedians
thrive on the touchy subjects, especially Carlin; this time he went
way too far.
The slouching, grey- haired comedian played well to the
house, but was fixated on somehow making such touchy issues
as suicide and cancer funny. His rambling about the need for an
all-suicide network worked as a commentary for the American
public, but caused him to go too far in his attempts of making it
humorous.
At times his added comments on the off-the-wall subjects he
thinks of when he is by himself were comedic, but were fixated
.. • -/•••if*- .
on his compulsion to sec high death numbers in the shadow of a
large tragedy or weather disaster, Again, he tried too hard and
became too dark.
That's not to say that Carlin did not have his share of laughs.
=" The audience was well divided between those who were not afraid to
get up and leave after being offended, and those who laughed at and
appreciated most of the jokes.
lad his funny points. He dealt with racy issues and made a very bold, very
very truthful statement: "the world is full of nit-wits and a—holes."
He began the show well with a hilariously well-versed and rhyming description
of the "modern man" and ended it with an appropriate mix of social commentary and
l l l l i l l l an ode to his own love of a massive death toll and the end of the world.
In short, it was true Carlin style that went just a little too far. He meant every
word of what he said and he doesn't give a damn.
Call Elizabeth Tabak at
(330) 941-1913
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