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Inside This Issue
Police beat,
SGA report
- Page 2
Integration
update,
Vaccine, MU
labs, Student
loans
- Page 3
Stop smoking, Photos by Amanda Rutledge
The piece on the left was done by Kenneth Pate, the top right was done by Krista Pazzaglia, and the bottom right was done by Natasha Kamzelski.
MU during
Spring senior exhibition
COVID
- Page 4 BY AMANDA RUTLEDGE world…” The leftmost piece move around them.” Krista’s included research, as well
Column Editor was titled Consume (which process began with an organic as the sketches displayed
Students over The Spring Semester 2021 featured a cheese-eating moodboard that she compiled alongside her completed works
Senior Exhibition Reception
monster). Moving left to right form organic and textured in the gallery.
break, Philly was held on Wednesday,
the pieces featured a Jar material. When asked how A Q & A session followed
February 3rd, 2021 at 7 p.m.
held in two hands (the artist’s she selected which pieces to the artist presentations where
during COVID,
and featured artists Kenneth
mother’s), Kenneth’s face exhibit in the show, she replied questions regarding inspiration,
Pate, Krista Pazzaglia, and
Job search (black and white, with only the that “These pieces seem the process, and future plans were
Natasha Kamzelski.
eyes colored), a dreamcatcher most like a living creature…or addressed.
The exhibition was on display
- Page 5 (almost like tinted glasses; blue something that could be alive.” Regarding how he knows
in the Loomis Gallery, located
to represent good dreams, In her artist’s statement, when a piece is completed,
Horoscopes in Allen Hall, from February
black and white to depict the senior Natasha Kamzelski Kenneth responded that “I
1st, 2021 until Friday February
nightmares), and ends with stated that “The vision was will generally go off of how it
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5th, 2021. During the virtual
a piece titled Two-Faced to express my perception of affects me…if I feel like I have
reception, the three seniors
(depicting two skeletons, with (these) vibrant minds’ functions gotten my emotions out into the
Spring is in
were able to present their
black liquid leaking into another through the most organic and piece…” To the same question,
work and discuss the process,
the air space) comparative medium there is Krista answered that she relies
ideas, concepts, and execution
Krista Pazzaglia’s work to the human form…ceramics.” on “intuition…if the piece feels
thereof.
- Page 7 consisted of multiple ceramic Her work featured four 10” x like it has fully fulfilled itself”
For this exhibition, Kenneth
pieces placed around the 15” ceramic sculptures that while Natasha says a work
Pate created a series five of
Brian Hill, gallery space. This artist were based on four personality is completed “when I feel my
watercolor and woodblock print
employed ceramics and glaze types: The Sentinel, The vision has been effectively
Athletics, images that were displayed on to create textured organic Analyst, The Diplomat, and communicated.”
the back wall of the Loomis
sculptures that directed eye The Explorer. Paired with A 360-degree view of the
Training Gallery. From left to right, they
movement in unique ways. these sculptures, were four 16” gallery exhibit is available for
followed a narrative focusing
On this effect, Krista called x 24” posters that represented viewing on the Loomis Gallery
- Page 8 on “My inner anxieties, sleep
attention to how “different the four personality types as Facebook page.
demons, and how I view the
each piece looks when you well. Natasha’s process work
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POLICE BEAT information regarding this was transported to the
incident is asked to call 2/7.20221- Underage hospital for evaluation.
police at 570-662-4900. Consumption All involved MU students
- Anyone with information on any of these events are
Reported at 12/31/2020 at Campus police were called will be given a citation for
encouraged to contact the Mansfield University Police
5:30 a.m. to assist the RA's and RHD underage consumption
(MUPD) at 570-439-4900 -
at room 214 Oak, for a and referred to the judicial
12/14/2020- Theft by Receiving Stolen Property 2/7/2021- Drug noise violation and alcohol conduct officer.
Unlawful Taking were filed against Langan on Paraphernalia consumption. Upon arriving, Reported 2/6/2021 at 10:23
On December 08, 2020 December 14, 2020. University Police were the on call RHD stated p.m.
police received complaint Reported at 12/10/20 at notified by an RA that the that they had found empty
of a wireless access point 11:56 a.m. odor of marijuana was and partly emptied bottles 2/13/2021- Possession
missing from Hickory coming from Spruce Room of alcohol. Upon police of Marijuana and
Dormitory. Police initiated an 12/31/2020- Scattering 273. Police responded and speaking with the female Paraphernalia
investigation which led to the R u b b i s h / I m p r o p e r recovered marijuana and individuals, it was determined Police responded to a
apprehension of 43-year- Disposal of Waste drug paraphernalia from that they all had been complaint of an odor of
old Christopher Langan. On about the dates and Henry Polanco. Due to drinking and were under the marijuana on the 3rd floor
During the investigation, time frame listed above, police having dealt with this age of 21. Police located two of Sycamore Hall. Police
police discovered Langan person(s) unknown disposed individual multiple times, he males hiding in the bathroom found Benjamin Page in
possessed missing campus of personal household waste was referred and charged who were identified as possession of marijuana
property removed from in a large recycling container with Possession of Drug Crawley and McBride. Upon and drug paraphernalia.
Alumni Hall, as well as the at the east end of the E paraphernalia. further investigation, it was Individual was referred.
missing wireless access parking lot. An investigation Reported 1/31/2021 at 5:18 determined that they also Reported at 2/13/2021 at
point. Charges of Theft and continues. Anyone with p.m. had been drinking. Crawley 8:34 p.m.
Student Government Association Report
February 9, 2021 6:02 p.m. that she will also be starting a sponsor a stuffed animal event with budget information, Representative Kenneth
The Student Government new initiative called Character in March. Students will have including the times for the Huber announced that
Association (SGA) held its Dares. Each week, she will the opportunity to stuff their budget workshops. Because the radio will be doing
weekly meeting via Zoom. assign a positive task for own Mansfield-themed stuffed Parliamentarian Amina events in Upper Manser on
SGA Fund Balance: members to aim to complete animals. The sponsorship was Alexander was absent from Wednesdays.
$25,524.60 during the week. IT Director passed. She then motioned to the meeting, President Tony During old business, the
COF Fund Balance: Cuong Le reported that he is sponsor a self-care event. This Mastroianni presented new body approved the COF
$427,110.90 continuing to work on the SGA event will allow students to pick constitution and bylaw changes bylaw and policy manual
The minutes of the 11/10/20 website to get it completely up up self-care goodie bags and that made it mandatory for changes that had been tabled
meeting were approved. SGA to date. small succulent plants. The students to have served on at the 2/9/21 meeting.
President Tony Mastroianni Carontawon Representative body passed this sponsorship SGA for at least a year to be During new business, Hart
gave his Spring Action Plan Carl Helrich reported that as well. on the executive board. PR motioned to entertain the
report. He gave a review of those who would like to Faculty Advisor Dr. Kane Director Shae Marx reported SGA-sponsored Self Care
SGA’s activity last semester submit information or photos reported that the new she sent out a survey for the event. The event will take
and presented his goals for to the yearbook may do so by Mansfield University app will “blind dates” initiative for the place outside of KFC in late
the future. He stated that emailing yearbook@mounties. be released to everyone soon. members of SGA to get to know March. The body approved the
SGA’s function continues mansfield.edu or DM’ing @ It allows students to engage, each other better. IT Director sponsorship for $2,633.97.
to be to advocate, educate, carontawanmu on Instagram. communicate, and create Cuong Le reported that he is Mastroianni motioned to table
and build connections for PCMEA Representative groups with students across continuing to work on the SGA the proposed changes to the
Mansfield students. He also Hannah James announced that campus. He then encouraged website to get it completely up SGA bylaws that he presented
announced the introduction they are hosting a Mansfield everyone to read the updates to date. during the Parliamentarian’s
of a new Diversity, Equity, graduate who teaches music in to the Mansfield Health & Carontawon Representative report. The motion passed.
and Inclusion Committee Pittsburgh to come speak via Safety Plan. Carl Helrich reported that Faculty Representative
within SGA. Vice President Zoom. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 those who would like to Dr. Ranney suggested that
Zhamya Hampton reported During old business, the p.m. submit information or photos a member of the body hold
that she will look into activities body discussed COF bylaw to the yearbook may do so by a weekly SGA report on
to replace this year’s Spring and policy manual changes. February 16, 2021 6:02 p.m. emailing yearbook@mounties. the radio. Faculty Advisor
Fling. Treasurer Sarah Hart Senator Patrick Murphy The Student Government mansfield.edu or DM’ing @ Dr. Kane reported that the
announced that the budget motioned to table the motion Association (SGA) held its carontawanmu on Instagram. RA selection process is
process will be resuming as until next week to review the weekly meeting via Zoom. ACDA Representative Jessica underway, and applications
normal for the 2021-2022 changes. SGA Fund Balance: Nistad announced that they are due March 5. He also
academic year. PR Director During new business, the $25,188.76 are hosting a Mansfield announced that the Spirit
Shae Marx reported that she body heard the request COF Fund Balance: graduate who will be speaking Store offers a 20% discount
will be starting a new initiative of Alexandra Fisher as $427,110.00 about singing spiritual music every Friday if you wear red
in SGA where members are a Representative for the The minutes of the 2/9/20 pieces. BSU Representative and black.
paired up with each other Panhellenic Society. The body meeting were approved. Geneva Murray’s report Meeting adjourned at 6:47
each week to get to know approved her membership into Treasurer Sarah Hart wished that everyone enjoys p.m.
each other better. Secretary SGA. Vice President Zhamya announced she will be sending the Black History Month
Brianna Morgan reported Hampton then motioned to out an email to all students events on campus. WNTE
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Labs during COVID communicate. with taking a lab during the her peers during experiments
Sophomore Biology major pandemic, regardless of and other lab work is important.
Paige Grant says, “It is more the inconvenience of social “It is necessary to be able
BY KENDALL LEVALLEY Students have their own difficult to consult with people distancing. “The lab professors to consult other people to
Copy Editor drawers and supplies and around you while maintaining do everything in their power make sure you are on the
Mansfield University science
do their own lab work with social distancing.” The labs are to make sure that lab runs right track. When the contact
labs are looking different for
the same lab manuals and split into two different rooms as normal and smoothly as and conversation between
the Fall ’20 and Spring ’21
instructions But some say in order to maintain social possible. Also, it is nice to be scientists is limited, it is more
semesters because of the
labs are missing a crucial distancing, which means the able to get off of the computer difficult to do accurate work,”
COVID-19 pandemic. While
factor – the ability to consult professor has to travel between screen and have human said Grant. While this isn’t as
labs remain in-person on
with their peers. Because of rooms. This makes it hard interaction with my peers, even easy during the pandemic, the
campus, dues to restrictions,
social distancing procedures, for students to ask questions if we do have to maintain social students are managing with the
students are experiencing a
students are more spread out when needed. distancing,” said Grant. support of their professors and
different type of in-class lab.
in the classroom which makes Grant says that she has overall The experience has shown each other.
Not everything is different.
it harder for the students to had a positive experience Grant that communicating with
COVID vaccine: a look into the 2nd dose
BY EMERSYN MADER compares the second dose to like I had a pregnancy brain; my being infected with COVID-19. effective, which means it is
Flashlight Contributor the booster shots that children brain was in a fog, very tired, The only disadvantage that important for people to follow
One of the many questions
receive later in life. Lee stated couldn’t get warm, nauseous. Cynthia shared was that each the guidelines. Doctors and
surrounding COVID-19
that, after the first dose, However, after 24 hours I was person may need 24 hours for researchers have not had time
vaccinations revolves around
individuals are 50% protected back to normal.” she shared the side effects to wear off. to test alternatives.
whether a second does is
and, after the second, 90% that these shots affect everyone Lee supports the idea that two Lee has experienced the
necessary. I talked with Cynthia
protected. in a different way. When people shots should be administered to pandemic first-hand. Working
Lee, a registered nurse at
One concern involves the get the virus, their symptoms people. “I feel that if you get one in an environment with the virus
Hospice of Central PA.
effects of the second dose. “The can be different than other shot you should follow through gave her a real and honest
Lee said that the second dose
second dose is worse,” said people, so different effects from and get the second. This is so perspective. If only people take
of the vaccine is needed.
Lee. Describing her vaccination the vaccine are not surprising. new that they aren’t sure how this advice and get protected,
Lee compares the COVID-19
experience, Lee said “With the Lee said the main advantage effective a single dose would then we can all feel, almost,
vaccination to vaccines that
first there is little soreness in of the second dose stems from be,” said Lee. The vaccine is safe again.
are given to children, and she
the arm, the second shot felt the include a lesser chance of new and appears to be very
Integration update
BY SARAH HART each of the three universities. groups. I’ve never been able to is to benefit the students and to prices of tuition going up, their
Events Director The 19 working groups also say that before.” give them more opportunities professors being cut, and how
As of the beginning of the contain sub-groups that Dr. Patterson and Dr. Hanna when they attended any of athletics will function at each
Spring semester, the integration focus on more narrow topics. of Bloomsburg University the three universities. Even campus. Dr. Hanna confirmed
between Lock Haven, Because integration is such an hosted a student town hall on though the new entity will be that the NCAA will allow all
Mansfield, and Bloomsburg is extensive process, there are February 25. They described one accredited institution, each sports teams will remain at
still heavily underway. also sub-sub-groups that have the goals for integration, which campus will keep its own name each of the three campuses
A total of 19 working groups an even narrower scope. At include increasing student and identity. while keeping their Division II
are currently in the process of the 2/16/21 MU SGA meeting, graduation rates by 10%, At the end of the initial statuses. He also reassured
creating a plan to present to the President Tony Mastroianni reducing the cost of a degree presentation given by Dr. students that each campus
PASSHE Board of Governors commented, “I think the most by up to 25%, and increasing Patterson, they opened will keep its mascot, saying
at their July 2021 meeting. interesting part about being a the student body diversity. Dr. the webinar up to student “Mansfield students will be
These groups consist of part of the integration process Patterson repeatedly stated questions. Many students Mounties and Lock Haven
faculty, staff, and students from is that I get to be on sub-sub- that the purpose of integration were concerned about the students will be Bald Eagles.”
Biden Administration urged to forgive student loans
BY KELICIA PARKS help close the nation’s racial it feels like it’s literally endless.” payment on federal student of students currently in debt
Flashlight Contributor wealth gap. Students of color, said Ikkeia Parks, who attended loans or accrue any interest on would be $650 billion. Biden
The Biden Administration faces
especially black students, Drexel University for two years. those loans. has said that he supports
mounting pressure to address
usually must borrow more than Student debt relief was a topic However, Bien’s plan does $10,000 dollar relief but is not
the 1.6 trillion dollars shouldered
their white counterparts which of Biden’s 2020 campaign. His not address the current debt sure if the President has the
by college students, especially
places them years behind in plan called for providing two crisis. People with long-term authority to forgive that much.
Black and Latinx borrowers.
paying off the debt. Democrats years of community college debt are usually millennials “I think the part I really didn’t
Senate Majority Leader Chuck
calling for this action highlight or other high-quality training and P.O.C., who have suffered get is that it really goes straight
Schumer of New York and
how the action can address program without debt; creating two economic downfalls: the on your credit as an 18- year-
Senator Elizabeth Warren of
racial injustice because new community college grant 2008 recession and the current old as if you had a choice of
Massachusetts have called on
the debt Black and Latinx programs; and making public economic downfall caused taking out the loan, said Parks.
Biden to forgive 50,000 dollars
borrowers accrue exacerbate college and universities tuition- by COVID. Biden has paused “Like you’re literally in debt at
in federal student debt for all
economic inequalities and, by free for all families with income student loan payments during 18 years old. That is a very wild
borrowers.
extension, institutional racism. below $125,000. Additionally, the pandemic, and Democrats theory now that I’m older.”
Schumer and Warren claim
“It’s sort of frustrating trying to individuals earning $25,000 or are urging him to do more.
that it will help the economy and
pay back such a large amount less per year will not owe any The cost to forgive $50,000
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Stop smoking clinic
BY TIPHANIE STOCKS socially. People that smoke, actions. Some common
Flashlight Contributor vape and use smokeless environmental cues for many
Smoking and vaping remain tobacco products (chewing smokers are drinking a cup of
a menacing threat to public tobacco and snuff) have a coffee, talking on the phone,
health on college campuses physical reaction to nicotine. driving, and hanging out with
across the nation. Research The most prominent physical friends. Tobacco is also used
indicates that tobacco use reaction is its effect on the by many smokers as a stress
started in high school carries pleasure center of the brain. reliever or to calm down when
over into the college years. It takes less than 10 seconds they are angry.
According to the American for nicotine to pass from a Finally, smoking plays a social
Lung Association (ALA), 27 cigarette into a smoker’s role in the lives of smokers.
out of every 100 high school brain – faster than any other Family and friends may provide
students used a form of tobacco psychoactive drug. Upon the initial influence that leads
in 2018. Even more alarming receipt of the nicotine, the to smoking. For example, if
is the Surgeon General’s brain releases dopamine, a parents smoke, their children
Advisory on E-Cigarette Use hormone linked with pleasure, may take up smoking.
Among Youth of 2018 which and norepinephrine, a Adolescents and teenagers
reported a 78% increase in hormone associated with the may view smoking or vaping
the use of e-cigarettes among fight-or-flight response. So, to fit in with a specific group
high school students between after smoking a cigarette, the of people. Many smokers look
the years 2017 and 2018. The body is happy and ready for forward to smoking with their
issue is that 98% of smokers anything. It begins to crave co-workers or fellow students Photo courtesy of Creative Commons
start by the age of 26 and this feeling of satisfaction after in their designated spot on A cigarette is on the left while an e-cigarette is on the right.
will likely become nicotine- only a short time. This physical lunch or class breaks. Smoking Chain of Addiction. Do not staff and students at Mansfield
dependent going into their dependence is what causes is still prevalent in some bars be discouraged! It may take University. The “Freedom
adult years. Once nicotine withdrawal symptoms when a and continues to be connected a couple of tries before you from Smoking” program offers
dependence is established, it smoker tries to quit. to drinking alcohol and partying are able to quit. Each attempt many different tips, tools, and
is tough to overcome and can Tobacco products also cause with friends. should be viewed as a learning techniques to overcome the
lead to feelings of depression, a mental addiction as a result If you have ever tried to quit experience – not a failure. Three-Link Chain of Addiction
anxiety, and many other health of environmental cues that smoking or vaping and run Through a grant from the and lead you to a more
effects. are unique to every smoker. into some serious physical American Lung Association, healthful lifestyle. Contact
The ALA uses the Three-Link These are situations that cause and mental impediments the Northcentral PA Area Tiphanie Stocks by email at
Chain of Addiction to explain users to want to smoke as an which caused you to go Health Education Center is [email protected]
how smoking and tobacco automatic behavior. In other back to your habit, then you offering free in-person and or text at (570) 724-9148 to
use overtakes a smoker’s words, smokers habitually have experienced one or mobile app “Freedom from start overcoming your nicotine
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MU campus during COVID-19
remember walking through
BY CARL HELRICH who provided some insight on tested, and we have the [rapid actions, we’ve seen a 98%
South Hall Mall and watching
Treasurer February 11. test] resources provided by the percent reduction in national
a fraternity table calling across
I walked onto campus for the “There were 390 to 400 PA Department of Health to do hospitalizations due to the flu
the mall to get people to throw
first time this semester during students who came back to so. compared to prior years, which
water balloons in 30-degree
the afternoon of Saturday, live in the residence halls, and “I think I did a total of 200 tests is directly correlated to our
weather for a fundraiser. I
January 23rd. Classes wouldn’t they were required to [take in the fall semester that were precautions. Nobody wants to
remember the Organization
start for another week, and only a COVID-19] test. We also randomly selected. Now, we’ve be the ‘mask police,’ trust me
Fair at the beginning of last
the resident assistants and a tested some students who live done over 700 tests since the on that, but try to encourage
year, and how many people
few others had arrived. But I off campus, such as baseball, start of the spring.” others to follow our health
were packed into a few dozen
was still struck by how devoid softball, and track [students]. As of February 25, there have guidelines.”
tables, all promoting and
of signs of life South Hall Mall Commuters were not required been a total of 14 positive cases “At this time, we’re looking at
recruiting for various causes.
was. Not a single building was to test. We had two positive of COVID-19 on MU’s campus the fall and starting our planning
But this year, it was 23 degrees
open, the only light on was the cases due to our initial and the Sayre campus during process to bring back our full
out, I forgot my gloves, and the
LED screen outside Alumni screening during the student the spring semester. MU has complement of students who
heart of campus was barren.
Hall, and it felt like this place move-in. kept its cases in line with other want to live in the residence
We have nearly 100 fewer
had been abandoned for years. “I was set up [the week of PASSHE schools: Bloomsburg halls and go back to a much
students on campus compared
When resident assistants February 1] to test students, U has had 39 positive cases, higher percentage of face-to-
to the fall semester. We’re in
arrived on campus to begin and of course the campus was and Lock Haven U has had 6. face classes. But there are
a crazy situation that can’t be
training, they were given a closed [due to weather]. But I “Inside, outside, upside-down: still a lot of unknowns between
solved by just one university,
rapid result COVID-19 test, just had a total of 60 students and wear your mask,” said Welch. now and then -- around seven
and I hope that “normal” comes
like every other resident who 10 to 12 staff and faculty that “We want students to maintain months -- where things could
sooner than predicted. Welch
stepped onto campus a week came in and tested [that week]. our current guidelines, and to change. The [Pennsylvania]
is optimistic:
later. The lobby of the Hickory We’re going to continue offering wash their hands. Handwashing Department of Health is hoping
“We’ll get through this, and we
residence hall was the first testing in Lower Manser and is super important, which gets the general population can be
want to keep the campus as
stop for arriving students, who elsewhere on campus. We’re a bit lost in the ‘wear your vaccinated by early summer.”
healthy as we can so we can
were met by Jim Welch, MU’s taking the testing to the people. mask’ discussion. From all When I visited MU the
get back to normal.”
Health and Safety Officer, I’ll test everybody who wants of [the country’s] mitigation year before I applied here, I
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New Graduates Searching for Jobs
BY RACHEL FISHER U.S. Labor Department, 2021 Employers put hiring on hold efforts. Part time work or work It was a bad time to be needing
Flashlight Contributor graduates continue to struggle while millions lost their jobs outside of a desired field may any kind of job,” said Brewer.
With no end to COVID in
to find a job in their fields. due to the pandemic. With not be ideal but extra income The biggest thing for upcoming
sight, and the economy still
Hunter Brewer said he more experienced workers while career searching can graduates to remember is that
recovering from last year,
applied for more than 35 jobs re-entering the job market, alleviate some stress. Such the hiring process will likely
recent college graduates are
when he graduated from college graduates are finding it jobs also provide experience take longer than normal as
finding it nearly impossible to
Mansfield University in May difficult to compete with those for resumes and show that employers adjust to new ways
find a job.
2020 before finally entering who have work experience. an applicant is adaptable to of doing things. Brewer said,
June 2020 graduates faced
the safety management field. “A lot of jobs that I looked at challenging circumstances. “Don’t get discouraged. It’s a
the worst of it when the
“It was discouraging but I had wanted three to five years of “I was lucky enough to be at long process, but don’t stop
unemployment rate reached
to remind myself of everything experience and I just didn’t my parents’ house during the applying. Even if you don’t
14.7% in April. Though the
happening in the world,” said have that,” said Brewer. peak pf quarantine, so I didn’t have all the experience, they
unemployment rate has
Brewer. “I knew I wasn’t the Entering the working world have to worry about finding a might take a chance on you.”
declined to 6.3% as of January
only one going through it, and without consistent income can part-time job, but I know a lot
2021, considered high by the
that helped a little.” be difficult to do, even with relief of people who weren’t so lucky.
What were students up to over break?
BY KENDALL LEVALLEY didn’t keep him from being won’t be getting a spring time to spend some quality was a bit too long for their
Copy Editor busy at his job back home. At break in the middle of the time with her family and to liking. While Paige and
Winter break has ended, and home, Michael works at semester which was also a experiment with new hobbies, Michael were both frustrated
Mansfield students are getting a hospital in the neuro concern of his. Nonetheless, “I actually started painting a with the excessively long
back into the swing of a new unit. He is a nursing Michael is glad to be back little bit. I’m not great at it, but break, they both understood
semester. Students are living assistant who provides daily on campus and has brought I find it to be relaxing!” she why it needed to happen and
in the dorms, going to classes care to patients. Over some valuable goals with him. said. weren’t really surprised by it
(whether in-person or through break, his floor ended up His goals for the semester are When I asked her what due to the pandemic.
Zoom), and reuniting with their turning into a respiratory to keep a positive attitude, she thought about the Both students are clearly glad
school friends and teammates. ICU COVID unit. Because of stay healthy, not get burnt out, extended break, she said to be back on campus. While
As an exceptionally long break this, Michael experienced a get good grades and to stay that she enjoyed it but was the start of a new semester is
ends and a new semester lot of early mornings between on top of school. ready to come back to guaranteed to keep them busy,
begins, we may wonder what going to work, going on runs Paige spent her break in school after awhile. Paige’s both students have goals set
other students have been up and training, as he is an athlete Galeton, PA with her family, goals this semester are to in place to accomplish, get
to in the meantime. I talked on campus. friends and boyfriend. During make the Dean’s list and them through this next
to students Michael Grundon When I asked him what he her break, Paige found a to find a healthy balance semester and motivate them
and Paige Grant to see what thought about the extended lot of things to do to keep between school, social time, to do their best. “I am happy
their breaks looked like after break, he told me that while her busy. Paige works at going to the gym and working to be back from break! My
the fall semester. he wasn’t surprised by it, a cleaning/housekeeping on her mental health. break was great, but I was
Michael spent his winter break it was still frustrating, “It was business where she cleans Overall, both students ready to get back and see
in Harrisburg, PA with his a little long of a gap to do houses and air bnbs which said that they had a good my roommate and start up
family. Although he was on nothing,” he said. Due to the took up a lot of her time. break. However, they both classes!” said Paige.
a break from school, that extended break, students However, she still made the agreed that the break
Philadelphia during Covid
BY ALEXIA DYE when they know you’re in where a lot of violence happens online in Philadelphia during gives them an opportunity to
Social Media Manager class. Or maybe your pet won’t can be scary. You never know if a pandemic because it can be see their family more than they
Being a college student online leave you alone. you or someone you know and easier to manage a schedule would if they were on campus.
in Philadelphia during a Then there’s the distraction of care for will get shot, hurt, or that works for you. If you only For others, however, it could be
pandemic when you’re used to the news, something that some contract the virus and possibly have two classes where you bad because you never know
being in a physical classroom students hardly pay attention die. meet on Zoom and three that what goes on behind closed
is different. Some days you to. Currently in Philadelphia Now that could happen on are online only, you set a doors. So, depending on how
can get more work done there have been over seventy- a college campus, but it’s a schedule up where you work you look at it, being a college
because you’re not distracted five homicides and it’s not even different feeling when you’re at your own pace so you’re not student online in Philadelphia
by college experiences like March yet. That tends to get physically at home watching stressed out too much, but you during a pandemic can either
parties or people being loud someone in Philadelphia down, the news and you see someone still get what you need done. be the best experience for you,
in the residence halls. That whether they’re a college you care about in the hospital Another good thing about or one of the worst times of
doesn’t mean you don’t have student or not. or in a body bag. being home during a time like your life.
distractions at home, such as Being at home during a On a positive note, it can be this is being closer to your
family members calling you pandemic in Philadelphia easier to be a college student family. For some students, it
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instincts are right, Aries, activities could bring new involved in the healing partner could show up, spring some surprising
particularly where other interests your way that professions could cross Cancer, perhaps someone news on you today, Leo.
people are concerned. provide a rich field of your path today, Gemini. from a distant state or This news may concern
You and a friend could knowledge for you to delve You might hear news foreign country or in a people you know or
come up with the same into, Taurus. Someone about recent discoveries field like law or education. perhaps a family member
words at the same time, could recommend books in those fields that sparks You could have a lot has some interesting
which might be a little on the subject. This your interest. What you of interests in common plans of his or her own
disconcerting for both of could be very exciting, learn could affect your life with this person. Some that you weren't aware
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your understanding of this interest could come down not only the contact you choose to pursue you for a loop. It should
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remember what you learn. won't want to lose touch. company today anyway. overwhelm logic right
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your neighborhood could money could come today, Relations with close around the home today, be exciting, Capricorn,
come today, Virgo. You Libra. You might receive a friends should be Sagittarius. You might and you might spend a lot
might hear from some check in the mail. Take a enhanced by increased decide to ignore some of of time on the phone not
friends who are planning friend out to lunch. You will communication, perhaps the work that desperately only congratulating that
to attend, so you could both have fun. Afterward, some fascinating needs to be handled in friend but also discussing
be enthusiastically you may want to blow conversations about favor of a project that it with other people. This
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getting together with your don't go that far. Think intellectual rapport members with the boring use it as motivation to
friends. Bear in mind about one or more items could bring you closer stuff! If you pull together continue pushing ahead
that you could also meet you want and concentrate than you were before. to get the worst out of yourself. In fact, this news
new people who prove on those. Romantic relationships, the way, then you can all could change your life
to be valuable business in particular, intensify have fun with the more profoundly in the long run.
contacts. Make sure you through newly discovered interesting tasks.
look your best! mutual interests, perhaps
involving foreign cultures.
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When it comes to with how you feel about A new fascination with By day's end, your mind
managing money today, sources of income, history or an exotic could be spinning like a
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with your gut, whether or ways of planning to learn more about it, your head or you might
it involves personal expenses. Do some Pisces. It could become not be able to sleep.
finances, job-related research to verify your an obsession, for today at
concerns, or the funds of insights and then follow least. You might spend a
a group you're affiliated them! lot of time online or in the
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COVID and athletics at Mansfield
ELI ALVIN protocols are consistent, the must come to them for any
Flashlight Contributor semester will start to get more concerns on illness whether
On Tuesday, February 23, normal again. mild or not.
Mansfield University’s Director Carl was crystal clear about Welch shared up-to-date
of Athletics Peggy Carl hosted the need for student athletes to results of COVID safety
a Zoom meeting with staff and use masks at all times. Athletes protocol effectiveness campus
student athletes discussing participating in practice or lift activities. Common areas
the Men’s and Women’s must get tested three times a more likely to be at high risk of
Basketball COVID Educational week between the hours of transmitting COVID appear to
Management. Carl outlined 7:00am to 9:00am Monday be bathrooms due to difficulty
safety protocols for the teams through Friday. Carl stated that cleaning. Currently there
in hopes of having a safe if an athlete’s test comes back are no confirmed cases on
and full season and fielded positive in the last 90 days, that campus. Welch encouraged
questions athlete is exempt from testing. the campus community to
Some student filed complaints Jim Welch, Environmental and sanitize everything they’ve
to William Kluge, Community Safety Director, stated “If you touched.
Conduct Officer of Student test positive, there will be a Toward the end of the Zoom
Life and Leadership. Most follow up with a PCR test to meeting, Carl stressed again
complaints centered on “what get a definite answer. If then that the health and safety plan
difference does it make if we it is still positive, the team requires masks at all times
have a mask on or not if we goes on pause until further unless in students are home
are often together?” Kluge notice.” Athletic trainers Laurie alone or eating. Referring to
Photo courtesy of MU Destroyers
acknowledged that students Zaparzynski and Brian Oakes masks, she stated, “This is not
Bill Hill is shown posing for a picture.
are doing a good job and if suggested that all athletes an option! It’s mandatory!“
Brian Hill retires
COVID and training for sports
PRESS RELEASE Owner Don Lewis had this to
Flashlight Contributor say, “This is the greatest honor
BY SHELBY ALEXANDER Duncan, a first-year student a better athlete. “Yes, since the
The Mansfield Destroyers of my life to be able to bestow Flashlight Contributor at Mansfield on the soccer lockdown everyone had a lot
of the New York Collegiate this title upon my friend, coach The pandemic has caused
and track and field teams more time on their hands, so
Baseball League (NYCBL) Brian Hill. Brian is a real warrior many conflicts in the past year
trained over break in a room I threw myself into my training
are honored to announce that and I thank him from the bottom with college athletes training.
in her basement. She ran on and worked hard about it,” she
effective today, February 22, of my heart for everything that Athletes from many campuses,
a treadmill and lifted body added. Like Duncan, Daniels
2021, the Destroyers Head he has done”. Coach Hill’s such as Mansfield, restrict
weights. persisted in her training and
Coaching Position will be legacy runs deep in New York, athletes from training facilities
Mansfield’s Carly Daniels, a saw benefits.
officially named the Brian Hill an iconic baseball coach in the in order to follow health and
sophomore distance runner, The persistence of these two
Esteemed Head Coach. Each Southern Tier stands alone – safety guidelines. Athletes are
said she had access to some athletes is what they’ll use to
season, this prestigious title he’s never missed the playoffs also unable to frequent their
dumbbells, a resistance band, drive themselves forward into
will be bestowed upon our as an assistant/head coach hometown facilties, which
and a medicine ball and did their upcoming seasons and
head coach. Currently, Brian during his time with the Elmira affects their physical and
the best she could with these will help many other athletes
Hill we be stepping down as Pioneers or at the helm of the mental fitness. As student
items. She said she avoided improve for their athletic
Head Coach due to health Mansfield Destroyers. “Brian athletes return to campus,
gyms to help prevent the seasons. Daniels spent almost
reasons. Brian Hill has played has always had a keen eye they’re anxious to get back to
spread of COVID among her a year training solo at home
an integral role in building the in recruiting top tier college competing in the sports they
family members. and saw improvements in her
Mansfield Destroyers, in his players and professional love.
While these two athletes each times. She said, “I am living and
first season with the club in prospects. He may not be Gym closures influenced
had different experiences with breathing proof that this type of
2019 he led the Destroyers to on the field arguing a call or how athletes were able to
their training, mentally, their growth is absolutely possible,
a 2nd place regular season playing cards on the bus rides train when they’re home,
experiences shared similarities. even alone. All it takes is the
finish in the Western Division home but will be watching our and the resources available
Duncan said she thought drive to get there.”
followed by taking Mansfield live streamed games at home varies between athletes. Anna
COVID restrictions made her
to a decisive game 3 in the and yelling a few comments at
divisional championship. the umpires here and there!”
March 27, 2021
Volume 117
Issue 2
Inside This Issue
SGA report,
News in
Manser, Jokes
- Page 2
Photo courtesy of Mansfield university
Study abroad,
Pictured from left to right are Dr. Nikki Tobias '03, Charee Grover '05, Chelsea Troutman '11, Maddie Young '91, and Sarah Hart '22
Quit smoking,
Forging your path: Insight from women alumni
Healthcare
workers BY SARAH HART Charee Grover, another Oversight Manager for Exelon The final panelist was Sarah
Events Director panelist, graduated from Generation. Although she is Hart, a current student who
Four Mansfield University
- Page 3 Mansfield in 2005 with a not working in the subject she plans to graduate in May 2022.
alumni and one current student
degree in Liberal Arts and graduated in, she feels that it She had a very different insight
held a panel to discuss their
again in 2007 with a master’s was still an extremely valuable from the other panelists, but
Artist talk,
professional experiences
in education. Grover has experience. an insightful one, nonetheless.
and offer insight into life after
Observed worked in residence life at Maddie Young graduated Hart is extremely active
graduation. The event was
SUNY Cortland and Frostburg from Mansfield in 1991 with on campus, serving as the
held at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom on
reality State University. She is now a degree in Public Relations/ Student Trustee, Treasurer
Thursday, March 18, 2021.
based in Baltimore, MD, and Marketing. She has spent of SGA, President of the
- Page 4 The panel moderator was is the Manager of Recruitment most of her career in that Business Club, and other
Dr. Nikki Tobias, a 2003
and Admissions at Per field, spending over 30 years leadership positions in different
Feeding kids, graduate who majored in Scholas. During her time at in human services. For 14 of organizations. She notes that
chemistry. She was a student
Mansfield, she was a Resident those years, she served as the becoming more involved at
Conspiracy trustee and was very active
Assistant and a member of President and CEO of the Big Mansfield truly changed her
on campus. She is currently
many committees on campus. Brothers Big Sisters Program insight about what college can
Café, based in Georgia but has
She noted, “If I had not made of the Capital Region. Just offer, saying that “It’s more than
worked in numerous different
the decision to become an recently, she has taken a new just taking classes, but also the
productivity
states. She has an extensive
RA, I don’t know if I would role as the Executive Director relationships that you can form
background that includes
- Page 5 be where I am today.” While at the YWCA of Carlisle and outside of the classroom.”
teaching, crisis management,
she was extremely involved, Cumberland County. During After the panel discussion
nonprofit management, and
Schools, she remembered that at one her time at Mansfield, she was finished, Dr. Tobias asked the
student life. She currently is a
point, her grades were failing a DJ and participated in the audience to sum up how they
certified life coach and founded
Scholars because of it. However, she annual musicals. She felt her felt after hearing the alumni
her own company, Grounded
was determined to get back experiences that were spent and student speak. Such
- Page 6 Vision. During the panel, she on track and did so within one being “live” were extremely words included “empowered,”
expressed that her experiences
semester. She advised all beneficial to her. She used “happy,” and “inspired.” Dr.
at Mansfield truly prepared
Sports puzzle students to put their studies these skills developed at Tobias then encouraged
her for many situations after
first and all extracurriculars Mansfield to help her with anyone who wanted to connect
- Page 7 graduation. She stressed, second. public speaking and planning after the meeting to reach out
“It’s okay to say no if you feel
The third panelist was Chelsea large events in her career. to Nichole Lefelhoc, the
something is not beneficial to
Teaching, Troutman, a 2011 graduate She encouraged students to Career Center Director, for
you.” She wanted to make it
that majored in geography with be open to new opportunities, the contact information for
clear that stretching too thin is
commercials a concentration in mapping even if they do not know much each of the panelists.
never good and that it is okay
technology. Troutman now about them. “You can always
- Page 8 to decline some opportunities if works in Upstate New York as ask questions, and people will
they arise.
the Northeast Regional Nuclear be happy to answer them.”
The Flashlight -2 Mansfield University Saturday, March 27, 2021
Student Government Association Report
March 2, 2021, 6:021 p.m. $50 in gift cards was an percussion instruments. WNTE event but had not yet due motion was passed.
The Student Government appropriate amount to fund Representative Kenneth Huber to possible safety concerns. Faculty Advisor Dr. Kane
Association (SGA) held its for each award. Treasurer announced that the radio will be However, he reached out to reported that there will be
weekly meeting via Zoom. Sarah Hart announced all doing events in Upper Manser Safety Director Jim Welch and an announcement about the
SGA Fund Balance: organizational budgets are on Wednesdays. Carontawon confirmed that the event was campus’s new food vendor
$25,188.76 due March 23 at midnight and Representative Carl Helrich within campus guidelines. The soon. He also asked for
COF Fund Balance: she will be holding budget reported that those who would body approved the sponsorship student insight on whether
$427,187.03 workshops to explain how to fill like to submit information or for $475.00. President the Mountie Market should be
The minutes of the February out the necessary documents. photos to the yearbook may Mastroianni then motioned to open on Saturdays. Students
23 meeting were tabled. IT Director Cuong Le reported do so by emailing yearbook@ discuss Spring Week; a two- recommended that they try to
President Tony Mastroianni that he is continuing to work mounties.mansfield.edu or week event held on Spaulding find student workers to cover
announced that student on the SGA website to get it DM’ing @carontawanmu on Field for a total of $60,000.00. this day. He then announced
awards would be started up completely up to date. Instagram. This cost would cover renting a that RA applications are due
again this semester. The ACDA Representative During new business, Senator covered stage, 8 main events, that Friday and that more
award committee (consisted Jessica Nistad announced that Carson Witherite motioned to a blow-up movie screen, people will be returning to on-
of students, faculty, and staff) they are hosting a speaker to sponsor a headshots event. food, prizes, and advertising. campus housing next fall than
came up with 12 awards speak about balancing both He proposed an event to The event will be open to all originally planned for last fall.
that students may win to performing and teaching. host a photographer to take students whether they live on Meeting adjourned at 7:04
recognize their hard efforts. PCMEA representative professional headshots of campus or not. Vice President p.m.
Students can nominate others Hannah James announced students later in March. He Zhamya Hampton put together
or nominate themselves. that they will host a speaker explained that the Career a planning committee to decide
Mastroianni confirmed that in person to talk about Center typically puts on this what events will be held. The
Events in Upper Manser
POLICE BEAT
- Anyone with information on any of these events are BY CARL HELRICH spring semester. WNTE, the campus radio
encouraged to contact the Mansfield University Police Treasurer Comedians Luke Thayer, who station, has also been playing
Upper Manser has been the
(MUPD) at 570-439-4900 - has previously performed at music each Wednesday
center stage for student life
the Hut, and Lafayette Wright following various themes,
There is currently no crime
events on campus, hosting
to report. made quite the impression sometimes paired with
comedians, DJ events and live
on the Manser audience. the Upper Manser menu
musicians.
The uncensored stand-up options: St. Patrick’s Day was
The Office of Student
comedy was unexpected, accompanied by sea shanties
Involvement and Leadership
and the reception was varied. and Irish music, and “Nostalgia
identified that Upper Manser,
Some students found the acts Day” had early 2000’s popular
with its regular stream of
hilarious and others were put hits.
on-campus residents, is an
off by the volume and content. The Upper Manser venue is the
excellent location to offer
Emma Jude, a singer and most popular place on campus
entertainment events. Each
guitarist with a versatile this semester, and there is
mealtime sees around 150-250
effect board, performed as potential for more events
diners, and a collapsible stage
part of a series for Women’s throughout the semester. Other
sits in good view of most of the
History Month. The Diversity organizations besides WNTE
main dining area.
and Inclusion Council hosted are invited to provide mealtime
Steve Plesac, the chair of the
a spoken word open mic entertainment.
Student Involvement Office,
celebrating Black History
brought in three events during
Month.
1) Why 2) Why 3) Why 4) Where 5) What
did the did the couldn't does the do you
nurse M&Ms go the bike general call a
need a to school? stand on keep his blind
red pen at its own? armies? dinosaur?
work?
Answers on page 5
