Flashlight 2018 Spring [Student Newspaper]

2018·6.3 MB·English

by  Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Feb. 02, 2018

Volume 110
Issue 1
Inside This Issue
Police beat,
world news
- Page 2
Honoring Dr.
John Mansfield
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Photo courtesy of Emma Lynch
Andre Miller and Veronica Miniweather with the attendees of The King’s Dream
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Students travel
to Belize
BY QUINCY AMABILE AND the Nobel Peace Prize. The program did that for our freedom today. to the kids, your students here,
- Page 4 EMMA LYNCH also explores his life, the history Like, he did that so you and I about they were college kids that
FLASHLIGHT CONTRIBUTOR of slavery and the Civil Rights can stand here and be together went out and left their dorms and
AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Movement itself. The Power Point and talk and have this interview.” made a difference,” Patterson said.
presentation combines elements of All of the members of Key Arts “We want them to understand that
The King’s Dream was presented narration, video, photos, and musical Productions are from Philadelphia, and hopefully inspire them to be
by Key Arts Productions a week numbers to examine these topics Pennsylvania. Patterson has a aware of social causes and to lift
Professor travels
after Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate the life of Dr. King. background in documentary film their voices and give their time to
Day, to a group of fifteen people. The videos contained a selection making, has worked in theatre, and make things better for all of us.”
to South Korea
The program was presented by of both events that happened has a degree in music education. The King’s Dream was brought
Joseph Patterson, the producer and and partial speeches from various He started the company in the to Mansfield University by the
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President of Key Arts Production, politicians and Civil Rights leaders late nineties and uses this music, Multicultural Affairs office and
Andre Miller, a vocalist in Key of the time such as Presidents video, narration and photography will not be the only presentation
Arts, and Veronica Miniweather. John F. Kennedy and Lyndon to present various parts of history. about the Civil Rights Movement
Patterson narrated the program B. Johnson, Malcolm X and This includes multiple presentations this semester. Student Activities
while also singing backing vocals and Dr. King himself, including his about the Civil Rights Movement will be presenting “Young Leaders
Add/drop period
playing the piano during the musical famous “I Have A Dream” speech. (The King’s Dream, Let Freedom of the Civil Rights Movement”
numbers. Miller and Miniweather “You need to remember where you Sing and The Road to Freedom), the on February 6 in North Manser.
for students
both sang lead vocals, backing come from sometimes[…],” Ashley Women’s Rights Movement and a
- Page 6 the other up when not leading. Miller, a freshman Sociology major history of black music (Three Soulful
The King’s Dream focused mainly said. “I’m going to take away the fact Tenors, Harlem Grooves, Soul
on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a that all those people did everything Sounds and The Jazz Experience).
Civil Rights leader and recipient of he said in the presentation. He “What we’re trying to also talk
2 - The Flashlight Mansfield University Friday, February 2, 2018
POLICE BEAT campus police noticed two 30-packs of beer in plain view in the rear
Weekly
passenger compartment. Collins was subsequently issued a summary
non-traffic citation for underage possession and transportation of the
Weather - Anyone with information on any these events are encouraged to
alcohol, as well as being judicially referred for violating the campus code
contact the Mansfield University Police at 570-439-4900 -
of conduct.
- 1/10/18 - Between 12:00p.m. and 9:00p.m. unknown person(s)
- 1/20/18 - Around 8:45 p.m. on 1/19/18 campus police received a
reportedly struck a metal campus directory sign on Wilson Stree at
Saturday
possible alcohol violation complaint in Oak room 447. The following
Stadium Drive. The operator of the vehicle left the scene and failed to
students admitted to consumption of alcohol: Tara Bernes, 18; Ryan
report the crash to university police.
Ritter, 18; Joelle Snydey, 19; Erin Deegan, 19; Devin Nash, 18; and
Mostly
Kendra Pardoe, 18. They were cited and judicially referred.
- 1/14/18 - Police responded to a complaint for alcohol violation
Cloudy
in Spruce room 318. Bryce Steiner, 20, and Charlsie Bowen, 21,
- 1/22/18 - Shalique Hearn, 19, was pulled over for driving without
both admitted to consuming alcohol. Steiner was cited for underage
a valid license. While conducting the stop Hearn’s vehicle smelled
High:30 Low:24 consumption and judicially referred, while Bowen was judicially referred
strongly of marijuana and a search was conducted. A black pastic
for drinking in the dorm room.
Sunday cigarette container was found with a marijuana blunt, as well as 1 clear
plastic container and 2 red plastic containers that contained marijuana
- 1/16/18 - While parked in the Visitor Lot near South hall, someone
previously. Hearn was cited for driving without a valid license and
Snow entered an unlocked vehicle and took items belonging to a student.
judicially referred for the small amount of marijuana and possession of
Showers drug paraphenalia.
-1/18/18 - Around 2 p.m. campus police received a report that a black
PlayStation 4 Slim was taken from a student’s room in Sycamore 444.
- 1/23/18 - Between 12/04/17 and 1/23/18 unknown person(s) removed
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2 USB hubs from the second floor of the library. The total value for items
- 1/20/18 - Reilly Collins, 19, was pulled over in a traffic stop in the
Monday is $34.82.
parking lot of Alumni Hall for an equipment error. During the stop
AM
- Last week he was sentenced to an additional 40-175 years after nearly
World News
Clouds/ 160 women testified against him as a child molester
- In the final sentencing an additional 25-40 years are expected to be
PM Sun
added on to Nassar’s sentence
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Headlines from across the planet - USA Gymnastics says every director of its board has now resigned in
Tuesday the wake of the scandal
Blurbs courtesy of bbc.com
- The US Olympic Committee demanded the board step down by
-1/31/18- Hong Kong bans ivory trade Wednesday or face losing its governing authority
Cloudy
- Vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the ban - Nassar was also a physician at Michigan State University where
- Campaigners described the ban as “a lifeline for elephants” investigations have been launched
- A similar ban was put in place across mainland China earlier this year - Roughly 140 victims are suing Nassar, USA Gymnastics and MSU
- Ivory sales will be phased out gradually in Hong Kong, stopping for monetary damages and accusing the institutions of ignoring the
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completely in 2021 allegations
Wednesday
-1/31/18- German killer jailed for life after double homicide -1/31/18- Three of Kenya’s TV stations have been taken off-air until
- Marcel Hesse, 20, murdered his neighbor’s nine-year-old son by investigations into unnamed individuals have been completed
Snow
stabbing the boy to death - The stations were taken off-air because they planned to broadcast the
Showers - Hesse bragged about the murder online and went on the run opposition leader. Raila Odinga’s, unofficial “inauguration” on Tuesday
- When confronted Hesse stabbed his former friend to death as well - Odinga refers to himself as “The People’s President” and claimed that
- Typically the maximum time served is 15 years, however, the ruling he is the rightful winner of last year’s presidential election
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in this case could keep him behind bars longer - Journalists and the Media Council of Kenya have denounced
Thursday - Hesse will serve his term in a psychiatric ward the move, citing Kenya’s constitution, which gives them freedom of
expression and media
-1/31/18- Court in Istanbul, Turkey releases head of Amnesty
Cloudy
International -1/31/18- Used clothes demand decreasing
- Taner Kilic, the head of the human rights group, was detained last - Fast fashion has allowed an increased pace of buying clothes to keep
June up with fashion trends
- He was charged with membership of a terrorist organization - In the past year donations of used clothes has increased 2% due to
High:23 Low:5
- The London-based group described the accusations as “baseless” fast fashion
Friday - The court ordered his release on bail. Ten other activists are also on - Many clothes are exported to other countries in the Middle East or
trial Africa
- The cases were part of a crackdown following the failed coup attempt - Some of these countries are seeking to ban these imports to grow and
Mostly
in July 2016 establish their own clothes industries
Cloudy - Amnesty International welcomed Kilic’s release but is still pushing for - United States officials said the bans will impose significant economic
the charges against all 11 activists to be dropped hardship on the US used clothing industry
- Other countries, such as the UK, have experienced an economic
High:25 Low:13 -1/31/18- The number of girls USA gymnastics doctor is accused of downturn in this area as well
molesting has risen to 265
Information taken from
- Larry Nassar is a former USA gymnastics doctor
www.weather.com
- Nassar is already serving 60 years fo possession of child sex abuse
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Friday, February 2, 2018 Mansfield University The Flashlight - 3
Editorial: Honoring Dr.
John Mansfield
BY EMMA LYNCH
Editor-in-Chief
I was born and raised in Rochester, New York. I went to a 6-12 school, the smallest school
in my district. I must’ve been in 8 or 9 grade when a fellow student passed away. She was
older than me but it was such a small school that even if you didn’t know someone directly,
you at least knew of them for one reason or another. You knew their face, if not their name. I
remember that day, one of the few that stands out in my memory. I didn’t know her directly,
but she had been well liked and many did. The entire day there was an air of sadness and pain
surrounding the school. Students were crying in the hallway, huddled in little groups clinging
to one another in support.
Why am I telling you this? Because I find myself in the same situation now that I did all
those years ago. I didn’t know Dr. Mansfield, I never even met him. I couldn’t have told you
what he looks like without seeing a photo of him first. Despite that, I still felt the ripple of
sadness that went through our university with his passing.
I can only imagine what anyone who knew him is going through right now. Everything I’ve
heard about Dr. Mansfield says that he was a good man. Well-loved by family, friends, co-
workers, and students. I’m saddened by the thought that people are hurting because of his loss
and I’m saddened to know I will never have the opportunity to meet him.
As silly as it might sound, I take comfort in the fact that I know he touched many people’s
lives and was a positive influence on them. I hope others take some small comfort from that
thought as well. That the world is a better place for having had him in it, that people’s lives
were changed because of the work he did.
I also know that sometimes there is no comfort to be found. Sometimes not at first,
sometimes not ever. I know that losing someone is a hard and painful process. So, if you
don’t mind, I’d like to give you some advice; don’t hide it. Allow yourself to grieve for him,
and to know that others are grieving for him too. Talk to a counselor, write something, throw
yourself into your studies, sing a song, whatever you need to do.
Dr. John Mansfield,
We live, we love, we laugh, we connect. Hold tight to those happy memories you have of
Dr. Mansfield, of the triumphs you shared with him. By doing that, you will always honor
his memory. We can all honor his memory and show him how much we love him (even those
1957-2018 of us who didn’t know him) simply by being the best people we can be. Let’s honor him
together. Don’t grieve alone.
From Dr. Tiffany Welch
Dr. John K. Mansfield, 60, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Soldier’s and Sailor’s
Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Mansfield was born to John C. Mansfield and Nina J. Rice in Salina, Kansas on February
27, 1957.
He graduated from Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey [Dr. Mansfield] loved riding his Harleys, he was APSCUF president, he coached the boxing
in 1975, going on to earn his bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University in team at MU, he advised the Social Work Club for many years and that club is now going to
1993. A year later, in 1994, he recieved his master’s degree in social work from Barry University develop a scholarship in his name. He definitely thought the world of his family, I can’t think
in Miami Shores, Florida. of a time, ever, that I saw him that he didn’t mention one of his girls or his wife Julie for one
During this time (1993-1994) Dr. Mansfield worked at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, reason or another. I will certainly miss him.
Florida, and later became a program director at Children’s Case Management Organization in I had him as a social work professor when I was a student in the program (I was in his very
West Palm Beach, Florida, from 1995-1996. first class I believe). I then worked with him at two different agencies in the community, then
In 1997 he became a licensed clinical social worker and earned his doctorate in philosophy, came to work with him at Mansfield. Most importantly, though, he became a friend.
also from Barry University, in 2003. Some of the things the students like to talk about are him buying the whole class pizza (more
Dr. Mansfield moved to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania in 2001 and has been teaching in the often than he should have), sitting on the couch in his office just chatting, his memorable laugh,
social work department of Mansfield University since then. In April 2014 he was elected as jokes about being from Philly (because he was)... They have been leaving notes (post-its) on
the university’s APSCUF chapter president, as well as serving as the advisor for Mansfield his office door, if you walk over there you can probably read some of them. They have asked
University’s Social Work Club and as a coach for the Boxing Club. any student to stop and share a memory or message to his family. They miss him too. My heart
John Mansfield was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda K. Lewis. He is survived by his breaks for his family.
wife, Julie Mansfield; his twin daughters, Elizabeth and Alexandria and stepdaughters, Micaela
and Meghan Weber; as well as his parents, John Mansfield and Nina Rice. ANNOUNCEMENT - The Social Work Club will be hosting a memorial dinner to celebrate
A visitation was held on January 25 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd. and a Mass of the life of Dr. Mansfield on Friday, February 9, 2018 in 307 Alumni Hall. Doors will open at
Christian Burial was held the next day at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro. 5:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Sharing of stories and memories will follow. Open to
anyone who wishes to attend at no cost. Donations will be accepted at the door to be used for
a future scholarship in his memory.
4 - The Flashlight Mansfield University Friday, February 2, 2018
Students traveling to Belize
BY ZOE ESPERSETH board” Dr. Jonathon Rothermel, a professor would cost 2,500 dollars. SGA has provided
Flashlight Contributor in the Political Science department and one a 1,200 subsidy to the overall cost of the
of the professors going on the trip, said. trip, so students will only have to pay 1,300
Students at Mansfield University will be Dr. Jeffrey Bosworth, the Chair of the dollars for the trip. Students will also have
taking a cultural research trip to Belize, in Department of History, Philosophy, and to buy the six global block credits once they
Central America, from May 17-31. Political Science, is going on the trip as well. successfully complete the trip as well as bring
Those going on the trip will have the It will be the fifth year taking students to spending money of their own once they are
opportunity visit places like the University of Belize, the first trip taking place in 2013. in Belize. Dr. Rothermel said he is “thrilled
Belize and tour Mayan ruins. They will also Over 44 Mansfield University students with the SGA for their great service for the
be able to earn six global block credits once have gone on this trip since 2014, as well students”.
they complete the trip and the accompanying as 9 employees and more than 22 PASSHE Once students are signed up for the The Flashlight
research paper. students from other colleges. trip, preparation to travel to Belize will
Spring 2018
“Students will have the chance to conduct The cost of going to Belize has become begin. Three days before the trip, all the
both group and one-on-one interviews significantly more affordable to students participating students will stay on campus to
Mansfield University
with a variety of people in Belize, including thanks to subsidies from the Student prepare for the trip. These three days will be
of Pennsylvania
local business owners, professor, and even Government Association. Traveling to and dedicated to informing the students about
Student Newspaper
representatives from the Belize Tourism staying in Belize with no financial assistance Belize before they travel.
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Emma Lynch,
Editor-in-Chief
Lucianna Minoia,
Copy Editor
Kenneth Pate
Treasurer
Steven McCauley,
Staff Writer/Secretary
Rebekah Rocha,
Staff Writer
Tara Souilliard,
Staff Writer
Daniel Mason,
Faculty Adviser
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our professors and
programs!
Friday, February 2, 2018 Mansfield University The Flashlight - 5
“Young leaders of
the Civil Rights
Movement” to
be presented at
University
As part of its celebration of Black History for positive change has sparked a flame of
Month, Mansfield University will present social reform worldwide. Student veterans
“Young Leaders of the Civil Rights This dynamic multimedia presentation tells
Movement” on Tuesday, February 6, 7:30 the story of the daring young people who led
p.m. in North Manser Hall. The presentation in teaching freedom and equality during the
organization attend
is free and open to the public. civil rights movement and beyond.
“Young Leaders of the Civil Rights Powerful film footage, thoughtful commentary
Movement” is a multimedia performance and an inspiring live musical performance
providing insight to the legacy of student show how a student led movement helped conference
activism and inspiring all to lead in today’s with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of
challenge for social reform. 1964, and has inspired change today.
From the recent events on the campus of the “Young Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement”
University of Missouri to the Black Lives is presented by the MU Student Activities Four members of the Mansfield University professionals.
Matter Movement, to the Occupy Wall Street Office and funded by student activity fees. Student Veterans Organization (MUSVO) The SVA National Conference is the largest
rallies, the power of students banding together attended the 10th annual Student Veterans of annual gathering of service members, veterans,
America (SVA) National Conference in San advocates, thought-leaders, stakeholders and
Professor Antonio, TX January 4-6. The Conference supporters in higher education in the world.
theme was “Defining Our Future.” The MUSVO received financial support from
Mike Counterman, Emily Davidson, the MU Student Government Association
Robert Lenahan and Mark Taylor attended (SGA), MU Veterans Support Group, and
named to
the conference, which featured speakers, Mansfield Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
workshops, breakout sessions and other Post 6757 and did fundraising in order to
opportunities to share information with their attend the conference.
N a t i o n a l peers and higher education and business
task force
Tiffany Welch, chair and field education Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations,
director of the Department of Social Work and Communities” throughout the spring
at Mansfield University, has been appointed semester There will also be a meeting with all
to the Association of Social Work Boards competency groups in the Washington, DC
(ASWB)/ Council on Social Work Education on April 27-28.
(CSWE) Licensing and Regulation National ASWB is the organization overseeing social
Taskforce. work licensing examinations in the U.S. and
Welch will work with a competency group Canada. CSWE is the accrediting body for
whose assignment is how to “Engage with social work programs the U.S.
6 - The Flashlight Mansfield University Friday, February 2, 2018
Area singers
Students use add/drop
invited to join
period
festival choir for
BY LUCIANNA MINOIA still receive a ‘W’ grade but are still them. If the professor agrees,
Staff Writer paying for the course in full.” the professor will contact the
Adding or dropping a class Registrar’s Office to have them
For the first week of classes is typically done through added to the class.
spring semester
students can add or drop a class as WebAdvisor. If a student has any “On WebAdvisor, there is a very
needed. issues using WebAdvisor they brief description of the course,”
The add/drop period is only can always go to the Registrar’s Dr. Lynn Pifer, a professor in the
Area singers are invited to join Frank’s diary, written while she was
available during the first seven Office in South Hall. Sometimes, English and Modern Languages
the Mansfield University Festival hiding for two years during the Nazi
days of classes. Within those first however, the issue with adding a department, said. “So students
Chorus for the spring semester. occupation of the Netherlands, has
seven days students can add any class is that the student has not don’t know what to expect, or
The Chorus, directed by Peggy been translated into 60 languages and
class or drop any class with no completed all of the prerequisites students are dropping because
Dettwiler, will meet on Tuesday included on several lists among the
issues; it won’t have the possibility to take that class - such as needing their might be a conflict of their
evenings at 7 p.m. in Steadman top books of the 20th century. The
of affecting their grades or having to take Composition I before schedule, or they have already taken
Theatre beginning January 16. Festival Chorus meets on Tuesday
students end up paying for an extra taking Composition II. There are a similar course.”
The chorus will prepare for two evenings in Steadman Theatre
course. also courses that are technically “I’ve only dropped on time ever
performances of Annelies by James from 7 to 9 pm. Participation in
“Each day that you delay adding a only available to online students, and the procedure to drop it was
Whitbourn, the first major choral the rehearsals and performances is
course during the add/drop period, and every class only has a limited pretty easy,” Curtis Oulsey, a Print
setting of The Diary of Anne Frank, open to all persons at the university
you are missing material covered number of seats. In situations Graphic Design major, said.
with faculty soloist, Alissa Rose, and area high school students and
in class and you will need to spend where a student needs or wants Overall, the add/drop period
singing the role of Anne Frank. community singers. Singers only
more time getting caught up,” Ryan to take a class but has not met the is in place to benefit students.
The chamber ensemble will feature need to vocalize for placement in
Stanley, Degree Audit/Clearance criteria to take it (prerequisites Whether or not it is necessary for
violinist Max Buckholtz, Richard the soprano, alto, tenor, or bass
Specialist in the Registrar’s Office, not completed, they are an on them to use that period is up to
MacDowell on clarinet, Bradley sections.
said. “If you miss the deadline to campus student, or the class is each student, but it is always there.
Holtman on cello and pianist Eun- Sectional rehearsals will take place
drop a course and then end up full) a student can always go to
Joo Kwak. on Wednesdays from 4:30 to
withdrawing from the course, you the professor and discuss it with
The performances will be held on 5:20 pm. Volunteer members are
April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 8 at encouraged, but not required, to
2:30 p.m. participate in sectional rehearsals.
The rehearsals and performances will Music should be purchased in
certainly be a profound experience advance at the Mountie Den
for all musicians involved. Anne Campus Bookstore in Alumni Hall.
C E C
ampus vEnts alEndar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- Souper Bowl 6:30-7:30 - Past Presence: An - “Young Leaders of the - Open Mic Night at the - Jam Sessions at the Hut - Last day to submit - Conducting
pm (Oak) exhibition from Civil Rights Movement” Hut 9-11:55pm 9-11:55pm incomplete grade Symposium Concert
- SuperBowl Sundaes the University Art Multi-Media Program changes 7:30-9pm (Steadman)
7:30-8:30pm (Oak) Collection begins (Allen) 6-7:30 (North Manser) - Student conducting
- Team Trivia Night at symposium (All day in
the Hut 9-10:30pm Butler)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
- Saxophone Studio - Past Presence Opening - Film screening of - Open Mic Night at the - Jam Sessions at the Hut
Recital 1-3pm (Butler) Reception 4-6pm (Allen Harmonium 7-8 pm Hut 9-11:55pm 9-11:55pm
Hall) (Spruce Multi-Purpose
- Last day to complete Room)
‘credit by exam’ - Team trivia night at the
- Admission transfer Hut 9-10:30pm
information night
5-7pm (South Hall)
Friday, February 2, 2018 Mansfield University The Flashlight - 7
A Man With One of
Those Faces by Caimh
McDonnell - A book
review
BY DAN MASON
Flashlight Advisor
This is a book with one of those covers.
Yes, I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but who among us
can honestly say we don’t do that. We see a gorgeous man or woman, a sleek sports car or an
electronic gadget that looks sexy and think, “Don’t know what that is, but I gotta have it!”
This book was the opposite of that. It turned up in my To be read pile and I had no
idea where it had come from or why it was there. The title was uninspiring. I didn’t recognize
the author’s name and what’s with that weird H at the end? I was about to toss it aside for
the next book in the pile when I looked at the back cover. It said, “A brilliant comedic crime
thriller.” It said, “...whip-smart and funny.”
Education/Special I knew it was illegal in Ireland to lie on the backs of books, so I thought I’d give it a
change.
I was hooked by the end of the first page. Clever writing. Funny plot. Good characters.
Terrific idea for a crime thriller.
Education majors
The funny and the clever stayed for the whole book, but the terrific idea for the crime
thriller—a guy with “one of those faces,” a face that everyone mistakes for someone else—rather
disappeared. After the first couple pages it played little role in the story.
Paul Mulchrone, the man who looks like everyone else, accidentally doesn’t learn a
participate in
deadly secret, but someone’s trying to kill him, just in case. Nurse Brigit, who persuaded him to
talk to the dying man, has read a lot of detective books and wants to help Paul figure out why
anyone wants to kill him. Bunny McGarry is a hurling coach and a police detective. He never
workshop bluffs, and he’d like to atone for something he did to Paul many years ago, though he’s too mean
to even think it.
With the help of some of New Scotland Yard’s finest, Paul has to solve one of Ireland’s
most notorious crimes while running from the police and the Irish mob.
Erica Powell (Gillett, PA) and Charlsie during the event.
I learned many years ago that Irish bulls are always pregnant. When I started this book
Bowen (Owego, NY), both Early Childhood “Charlsie and Erica were a part of the Hour
and was delighted by the clever writing and humor, I sought the author on Facebook and told
and Special Education majors at Mansfield of Code, when they were students in my
him how much I was enjoying his book. As an aside, because of that odd H at the end of his
University, recently attended a workshop Integrating the Arts class,” Werner-Burke said.
name, I asked how his name was pronounced. He told me “The phonetic spelling of Caimh is
with Professor and Department Chair Nanci “When the opportunity arose to extend that
“Qweeve.” No really. It’s Irish.”
Werner-Burke at Intermediate Unit 17 in learning through this workshop, they were
I have decided that I’m going to change the spelling of my name to Qweeve, but I
Canton, PA up for the challenge. As technology becomes
going to still pronounce it “Dan.” I going to explain to anyone who asks that, “I’m Irish.”
The workshop focused on integrating more advanced and accessible, teachers need
computational thinking into the K-5 to be able to knowledgeably support students
Professor travels to
curriculum. Participants had the opportunity to use it to create instead of just being passive
to learn about computer programming and consumers. Coding is just one aspect of that
coding. Working alongside public school area, and we are increasingly incorporating
teachers from across the region, each took this strand into teacher preparation at South Korea to teach
turns leading groups as they explored digital Mansfield University.”
and “unplugged” teaching and learning Both students will be student teaching in the
activities. Concepts such as decomposition, spring semester.
abstraction, and algorithms were a main focus Eun-Joo Kwak, Keyboard Area chair and Arts High School in Busan.
assistant professor of Piano at Mansfield As a visiting artist from the US, she was also
University, traveled to South Korea in featured in the “Focus On Musicians” column
December 2017, presenting masterclasses at in Music Art, a quarterly journal published by
Sunhwa Arts High School in Seoul and Peniel The Music Association of Korea.
The Flashl ght
SporTS
Shining the light on your since 1926
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ansfield university oluMe ssue riday ebruary
Men and women’s basketball
teams play Cheyney University
Wolves
Mansfield’s Women’s basketball team played The Men’s team on the other hand, soared past
against the Cheyney University Wolves last week. the Wolves scoring 72-45. The game began with
After what was an extremely close game, the playing of the Greek National Anthem. Seniors
the Mounties lost to the Wolves, 63 to 69. Andreas Katopodis and Gerasimos Koutoufas were
The Wolves were behind in the first half honored as a part of the Greek night celebration.
but in the second half, they caught up to the The first half was close, and the game was
Mounties, scoring 23 points in the third quarter. decided in the second half when the Mounties
The six-point difference occurred within the scored 41 points over the Wolves’ 19. Junior Tyler
final two minutes of the fourth quarter and was Moffe scored a record high of 21 points. Jeremiah
ultimately the deciding factor for the game. Worthem and Malik Carter scored then next most
Brielle Kelly, a senior, scored a game high of 26 points with twelve and ten points respectively.
points. She is also credited with ten rebounds.
Coming up in Mountaineer Sports
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- Super Bowl Sunday - Women’s basketball: - Women’s basketball:
Mountaineers vs. West Mountaineers vs.
Chester (Home) 5:30pm Kutztown (Home) 1pm
- Men’s basketball: - Men’s Basketball:
Mountaineers vs. West Mountaineers vs.
Chester (Home) 7:30pm Kutztown (Home) 3pm
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
- Men’s track and field: - Men’s basketball: - Men & Women’s track
Mountaineers vs. Sunday Mountaineers vs. Mercy and field: Mountaineers
Invitational (Away - (Away - Nyack, NY) vs. Deneault
Ithaca, NY) All day 8pm Invitational (Away -
- Women’s track and Ithaca, NY) All Day
field: Mountaineers vs.
Sunday Invitational
(Same as men’s) All day
Feb. 16, 2018

Volume 110
Issue 2
Inside This Issue
Conducting
symposium
- Page 3
Mansfield University honors
Symphony
state trooper Seth Kelly
orchestra
performance
- Page 4 On November 7, 2017, multiple surgeries, and continues of Mansfield’s Municipal Police commitment to his community
Pennsylvania State Police Corporal to recover from his wounds. Academy, and retired Pennsylvania and to the Commonwealth
Seth Kelly, a 2000 Mansfield On Monday, February 12, State Trooper; Casey M. Wood serve as an inspiration to us all.”
University graduate, was shot and Mansfield University Interim ’02, Mansfield’s director of Alumni “If something good comes out
Hockey trip and severely wounded when he and his President Scott Barton visited Relations; and Rocco Zegalia ’94, a of this, which it already has, and
partner came under fire during a with Kelly at State Police Troop member of Mansfield University’s another life can be saved, I’m all for
getting ready for traffic stop in Plainfield Township. M Barracks in Bethlehem Alumni Board of Directors. it,” Kelly said. Because of his actions,
Kelly’s story of survival— and presented a Certificate of “It was humbling and a true troopers now carry tourniquets with
summer
beginning with his quick-thinking Honor and Appreciation to honor to meet Seth, to thank him them at all times while on duty.
application of a tourniquet to his him on behalf of the University. on behalf of the Mansfield family Kelly continues to undergo
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gunshot wound—received national Accompanying Barton on for his courage and service, and rehabilitation and says as soon as the
attention. A 13-year State Police the visit were Scott Henry ’84, to wish him well as he continues doctors clear him, he’ll return to duty.
veteran, Kelly was in intensive Mansfield University’s director of to recover,” Barton said. “Seth’s
care for several days, underwent Police Services and Safety, director bravery, his tenacity, and his
Community
Memorial dinner for Dr. Mansfield
swim lessons
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BY REBECCA RAYMOND to kickstart a scholarship in Dr. department at one point. He had presence here on campus was
FLASHLIGHT CONTRIBUTOR Mansfield’s name. If someone was previously been the advisor for the meaningful to the faculty, staff,
unable to attend but still wanted social work club and the boxing and students and we felt that it
Concerts at the A memorial dinner for Dr. to donate, checks can be made out club. He had also served previously would be most appropriate to
John Mansfield was held Friday, to the Social Work Club and given as the local APSCUF president. celebrate his legacy here on campus.
hut
Feb. 9, in 307 Alumni Hall. to Dr. Tiffany Welch, the head of The scholarship in his name Additionally, we wanted to be able
The social work club hosted the the Social Work Department. Her will be a yearly scholarship to make sure all students who had
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memorial dinner. Doors opened office is in Pinecrest room 202. available only for social work a desire to be involved or to attend
at 5:30 pm and dinner was served Dr. Mansfield passed away on majors, but other qualifications were able to do so,” Welch said.
at 6:30 pm. The event was open Jan. 23, 2018. He was an associate have not yet been determined.
to anyone free of cost, though professor in the social work “Because while he is a member
donations were accepted at the door department, and the chair of the of the greater community, his
2 - The Flashlight Mansfield University Friday, February 16, 2018
POLICE BEAT
Weekly
- 2/1/18 - Melvin Ray, 18, Nasir Coleman, 18, and Nicholas Batchler, 19,
were found smoking marijuana in Oak 106 at 3:30 pm. All three were
Weather - Anyone with information on any these events are encouraged to
judicially referred.
contact the Mansfield University Police at 570-439-4900 -
- 2/4/18 - On 1/22/18 aroun 1 am campus police recieved a walk-in
- 2/1/18 - University Police responded to a suspected drug law violation
complaint for an incident at Manser Diner Hall. According to the
in Oak room 410 between midnight and 1 am. Several items of suspected
Saturday
complaint, Selena Fitzwater, 19, threw water in the face of Jeremiah
drug paraphenalia as well as a small amount of marijuana were recovered
Worthern, 23, and Worthern punched a victim in the side of the head
at that location. An investigation continues.
with a closed fist. Fitzwater and Worthern were cited for harassment and
Mostly
judicially referred.
- 2/1/18 - Outside of the East main entrance of Sycamore Manor around
Cloudy
1:45 am members of the campus residence life staff reported observing
- 2/8/18 - Sometime between 2:00 pm and 2:45 pm a female victim
an individual smoking marijuana. Perry White, 22, was identified after
reported that person(s) unknown had unlawfully taken an article of her
High:36 Low:24 a review of campus video surveillance and card access logs. He has been
clothing from an unattended washing machine she was using in the
referred to the campus Community Conduct Officer for further action.
Sunday laundry room on the third floor of Oak. The item has a replacement
value of approximately $21.50. An investigation continues. Anyone with
- 2/1/18 - At 3:30 am on Clinton Street a University Police Officer
information regarding this incident is asked to contact campus police.
Sunny conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The
operator, who was identified as Austyn Morgan, 18, was found to be
intoxicated and less than 21 years of age. Morgan has been charged with
the following summary offenses: minors prohibited from operating with
High:45 Low:28 alcohol in their system and underage consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Monday
Showers
South Korea for the Games
World News
- The 2.86 billion Korean won needed will come from the unification
ministry’s budget
- The South Korean government invited North Korea to the Olympics
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Headlines from across the planet despite a year of increased tensions
Tuesday - Some South Koreans are portesting the visit believing it will just give
Blurbs courtesy of bbc.com
North Korea a stage for propaganda
- 2/14/18 - Parkland, Florida police respond to active shooter at high
AM
school - 2/14/18 - Remains of missing 9-year-old French girl found
Showers - Media outlets reported up to 20 possible injuries - Maelys de Araujo went missing during a wedding in Pont-de-
- Students and staff heard possible gunfire close to dismissal time, Beauvoisin in the French Alps last August
causing the school to go into lockdown - Nordahl Lelandais, 34, admitted to involuntarily killing de Araujo
High:59 Low:49
- Students were evacuated in small groups by police but refused to give any further details
Wednesday - The police department used Twitter to to instruct those still in the - Lelandais was a guest at the same wedding
school to stay calm and remain barricaded until police reached them - Police interviewed all 180 guests and identified inconsistencies in
- Both state and federal government officials have made public Lelandais’ statement
AM
statements about the incident and the FBI got involved as well - Evidence was found in Lelandais’ car linking him to de Araujo’s
Showers disappearance, he then led police to her body
- 2/12/18 - Historic market ravaged by fire - Lelandais is now being questioned in connection to the disappearance
- Haiti’s Iron Market in the capital, Port-au-Prince reportedly caught of Arthur Noyer, 23, in April 2017, as well as a number of missing
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on fire after a rubbish bag first caught blaze persons in the region
Thursday - Destroyed one of the buildings two halls
- No live have been reported as lost - 2/14/18 - Israel’s Prime Minister responds to bribery allegations
- The market was first built in the 1890’s after being shipped to Haiti - Benjamin Netanyahu, 68, has been Prime Minister of Israel since
AM
from France 2005, currently serving his second term
Showers - The building was damaged by fire in 2008, destroyed by the 2010 - Police say he and Arnon Mozes, the editor of Yediot Aharonot,
earthquake. It was then rebuilt with international help should both be charged
- One case alleges that Netanyahu asked Mozes for positive coverage
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- 2/14/18 - President Jacob Zuma of South Africa resigns in exchange for reining in a rival publication
Friday - The resignation goes into effect immediately - Hollywood Producer Arnon Milchan (Fight Club, Gone Girl, and
- His governing ANC party told him to resign. Otherwise he would The Revenant) was named in the second allegation - this one claiming
be faced with a vote of no confidence by parliament that gifts equalling at least a million shekels ($283,000) included
Partly
- Zuma has been under pressure to relinquish control to the new champagne and cigars and were in exchange for getting Milchan a US
Cloudy leader of the ANC, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visa
- He is also facing numerous corruption allegations - Netanyahu is also suspected of fraud and breach of trust in a case
- Zuma cited violence and division within the ANC as part of what involving James Packer, as Australian billionaire
High:44 Low:30
influenced him to step down
Information taken from
- 2/14/18 - South Korea to pay the cost of hosting North Korea’s
www.weather.com
delegation at the Winter Olympics
Weather icons from Dotvoid
- More than 400 North Koreans have travelled to Pyeongchang,