I The Behrend Beacon
KJ Margraff Jr./ THE BEHREND BEACON
The Bchrend Concert Band (pictured) and the Jazz Ensemble held their annual Winter
Instrumental Concert in the McGarvey Commons. Dr. Gary Vichranz directs both groups.
Ken Morrison / CONTR B 'TED PHOTO
The Behrcnd Robotics club held a demonstration Tuesday afternoon in Eric Hall fur the local
high schools. Students were able to learn how robots function then later toured the campus.
Good hygiene for good health
By Allison Gray'
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December is here and with it
comes the anticipated holiday
season and the dreaded cold and
flu season. The semester is
almost over and many Behrcnd
students are looking forward to
returning home for a much
needed winter break. An unex
pected illness is the last thing
anyone wants to deal with dur
ing vacation. During these last
few days of school, take care of
yourself, don't get so caught up
in finals preparation that you
forget to eat well and exercise.
Keep your body healthy so that
it can continue fighting off ill-
nesses as you study
Good hygiene is key to keep
ing healthy. One of the best
habits you can get into is wash
ing your hands. Just think about
all of the bacteria-ridden objects
you touch throughout your day.
Always wash your hands after
using the restroom. it's unsani
tary not to. If you don't want to
make routine trips to the bath
room to wash your hands
throughout the day. purchase a
small bottle of hand sanitizer.
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avoid catching that illness sim
ply by washing or sanitising
your hands.
Hygiene isn't as simple as
washing your hands, though.
Neglecting cleanliness is
unhealthy. So, while oti're
pulling an all-nighter this week
end, don't forget to shower.
Studying. while undeniably
important, is not an excuse to
skip out on a hot shower. As a
matter of fact, taking a break
from studying to wash up is a
great idea for more than one
reason. The weather is cold, so
taking a hot shower will feel
great and will stimulate your
body, waking you up much
more effectix ely than a cup of
coffee. It's always a good idea
to take a break from a session of
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your loofah. Besides. )ou don't
want to go to \ our finals look
ing grung) and feeling dirt).
Plus. not showering is just
gross! So do yourself and your
health a fa' or: take a break from
cramming and keep clean.
Showering is really pointless
if you're just going to throw On
dirty clothes afterward. This
past month students have been
struggling to meet deadlines,
living off of coffee and the
prospect of winter break. Many
students have found spare
moments few and far between.
While I understand that finding
the time for a few hour's sleep is
next to impossible. let alone get
ting the chance to wash a load of
laundry. it can't he avoided.
Wearing the same clothes week
after week is disgusting.
Believe it or not, if you don't
wash your clothes, you begin to
stink, no matter how much per
fume or cologne you wear.
Besides, clean clothes tit a lot
better and feel nicer—especially
if you use fabric softener.
Clothes are not the only dirty
laundry that needs washed,
though. Don't forget about your
sheets! Neglecting to wash
Melodic musical masterpiece is the hest way to
describe Penn State Erie's Concert Band perform
ance on Thursday night. Conductor Gary
Viebranz directed 41 of Behrend's hest musicians
for the annual winter instrumental concert.
The evening's festivities began with a contem
porary piece called "Chorale and Shaker Dance"
by John Zdechlik. The piece resembled Simple
Gills. Following Zdechlik's composition was a
three movement piece entitled "First Suite in Eh;"
this piece was composed by Gustav Hoist. The
three movements showcased particularly the
woodwinds of the hand. Next was Richard
Strauss's composition (Arranged by A.O. Davis)
"Allerseelen." Again, "Allerseelen" was a very
different piece from the first two with a much
more noticeable percussion and horn showcasing.
Finally. Viebranz ended the concert hand's per
formance with a very strong rendition of Henry
Filmore's march entitled "Americans We."
Emily Docker. Jena Weaver and Jeff Barber
were a few of the Behrend students who attended
the concert in order to support their friend Elise
Ventura. who plays the French horn. Emily, a first
semester math education major. said that she par
ticularly enjoyed the final number "Americans
We," stating specifically that it was "very upbeat."
Emily, Jena and Jeff agreed that the concert dis
played a "variety of music'' that sent them on an
"emotional roller coaster.'' Jeff. a first semester
marketing/pre-law major, said that the music
made him "want to dance." Jena, a first semester
English Literature major, said she had a good time
hut was "disappointed with the turnout'' of audi
ence members.
Education major. experienced her
your sheets means that you're
allowing in your own filth
every night. Gross! Think
about this: at night. you sweat.
You shed millions of dead skin
cells and you lose hundreds of
hairs and eyelashes. Your skin's
natural oils are soaked into your
sheets. Not to mention, some of
you (don't deny it) drool in your
sleep. Do you really want to
sleep in that stuff night after
night? So when you do your
laundry, don't forget to wash
your sheets.
Last, but not least, make sure
you brush your teeth at least
twice a day. You don't want
people to mistakenly assume
you have halitosis. Brushing
your teeth isn't strictly about
had breath, though. Clean teeth
are a mark of good hygiene and,
as I stated earlier, good hygiene
is a key element in good health.
So don't neglect caring for your
body. If you don't want to rely
on DayQuil for an adequate hol
iday, eat healthy, exercise regu
larly, sleep as much as possible
and practice good hygiene to
fight off diseases.
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Concert band delights audience
By Jenna Gregory
staff writer
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Elise Ventura, a first semester Secondary
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NIN comes to Erie
The popular hand Nine Inch Nails will he performing at the
Erie Civic Center on March 7, 2006. The supporting talent is
yet to he announced. as is the date tickets kill go on sale .
Readers wishing to attend can check nin coin for updates on
when tickets will he available. The performance follows a
show in London, Ontario. After Erie. the hand will next per
form in Rochester, N.Y. on March 9.
With no show on March K. Trent Reinor. Nine Inch Nails
frontman, might use the time to visit his hometown of Mercer,
PA, a little over an hour south of Erie. Trent grey, up there, and
many people in the area know him personally. He attended
Allegheny College for a short time before putting all efforts
into his music career.
Before finding much success with Nine Inch Nails, Reinor
was in several other hands during the 'Bos, most notably
Option 30. Option 30's work is not widely known outside of
Nine Inch Nails fans, and his other early work is even more
obscure.
Nine Inch Nails has grown in popularity throughout the
19905, spending ample time at the top of many charts. The
most popular work to date is arguably Closer, from the album
The Downward Spiral. With each album the sound of Nine
Inch Nails has changed and evolved, garnering many new
fans.
The newest album. With Meth, does not fail to impress long
time listeners and will likely add new ones to Nine Inch Nails'
growing fan base. Tickets may go on sale during winter break
and, if previous concerts are any indicator, will he sold out
fast. Attendance by Behrend students may be large among
locals with the concert falling on the Tuesday of Spring Break
week.
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ante with Behrend's Concert Rand. Elise has
enjoyed her experiences very much..ind said that
hand has allowed her to "meet new people - and
she plans to continue her in \ol einem Flisc said
she "enjoys playing music. - especially the
"diverse music - that they played at the concert.
Elise has been participating in hand since the
fourth grade. She plays a total of eight instru
ments. including the guitar. piano. tuba. limpet.
hells and French horn.
Erica Smith, a seventh semester senior plastics
major, participated in the concert as well. Erica
has played the tuba 14 ten years Erica, unlike
Elise. is wrapping up her years at Bchrend and has
had a lot of concert experiences. One of Erica's
most memorable is playing in pep hand for
Bchrcnd. Erica is involved with the hand because
it is a "stress reliever. 111 don't think about home
work or what I have to do the next day, it's just me
and the music.''
Dr. Gary Viet - wan/ is the hand director for the
Concert Band. He based his music selection for
this years winter concert on the basis that the
music has to he "high in quality and a unique
experience for both the audience and performer."
The most rewarding part of his job is the prepara
tion, said Viebrani, "it is more rewarding than the
performance itself. - Vichran/ provides a relaxed
and carefree atmosphere to his hand students. He
claims "IFinj not a tyrant! I expect people to work
and prepare hut in a stress free, no pressure kind
of way." Viehrant jubilantly declares that "even
though this is his joh, hej never really works I
get to play music for a lis ing. its kind of nice and
refreshing to make music with people syho enjoy
it." Dr. Viehran/ also wants to extend an ins ita-
tine to any musicians out there, stating that - We
arc always looking for new meinhers! .. You can
contact Dr. Viebrant hy, his extension 62X9 or by
cmailing him at gay (a pui.cdu .
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