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By Kathryn Herr, Editor
in Chief; Kelly Nagurny,
Assistant Editor; Maruja
Rosario, Copy Editor; and
Sharon Furfaro, Assistant
Editor
This is it, the last issue of the year
and I am finding that while I am
ready for the break, I fear what
lies ahead in the fall. I am ready
for the end of the year but not for
the end of our close-knit crew to
be disassembled for good.
While I am left behind with
one semester remaining, most
of my newspaper crew will be
embarking on a new phase of
life called the real world. And
while I have no desire to enter
that phase, I wish you all the
best of luck. I have had the most
amazing experience working
with this bunch of people. They
have become part of my family,
like siblings, with the occasional
argument. I will miss them
greatly and I am so proud of
them for all they have learned
and accomplished this year.
To Kelly, the ever lasting voice
of motivation, Sharon, the always
procrastination partner, Tom and
Kellye, the light and source of
amusement in the office, Maruja,
bringing culture and free spirit
and Justin, the perfectionist of the
crew; you will all have a special
place in my heart and mind, as I
have learned so much from each
of you. Thank you to all of my
staff for a great year of learning,
hard work, controversy, and fun.
Kelly
Ah, the end of the year has
arrived, and I expected to be
more excited about graduating
and less stressed about school.
But I can't deny that I'm ready to
graduate. The past two years,
both here at school and at The
Cap Times, have been absolutely
great. I want to thank the whole
Cap Times crew for all the great
experiences, for being great
friends, and for tolerating my
constant need for cleanliness.
For those of you who have a
semester or two left to go...don't
worry because it'll be over soon!
Rios 'reels' in students' interest
PROF cont'd from 1
work in this area for two reasons.
The first was her husband is from
the area and the second was she
wanted to be close to New York
City, where Rios often frequents
for her work.
Rios teaches Visual
Literacy, Video and Advanced
Video Production, Audio
Communication, and will be
teaching I HUM 400, a Humanities
core class, this upcoming fall. Her
favorite part of teaching visual
Hello Kitty is Prof. Rios' resident
office guardian, given to her by
her twin sister.
Editor in Chief: Advertising/Busi Kelly Nagurny ray, Steve O'Holla, Shannon Executive Board:
STAFF Kathryn Herr
Assistant Editors: ness Manager:
Justin Shellenberger Elizabeth Wingate
Staff Reporters & Con- Peguese, Maruja Rosario, Kelly Nagurny
Herb Smith, Christian Tor- Maruja Rosario
Kelly Nagurny Sports Editor: tributors: res, Kellye Way, Elizabeth Justin Shellenberger
Sharon Furfaro Christian Torres John Fox, Sharon Furfaro, Wingate
LIST Copy Editors:
Maruja Rosario Photographers:
Kathryn Herr Addeline Hiebert, Rodney
Horton, Tom LeClair, Ste-
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Photo by J. Shellenberget/Capital Times
It's been fun!
Maruja
The grass needs cut,
And it's finally hot,
Summer is drawing near
Though there's not a cloud in the
sky,
Save for TMI,
We find that we all are still here.
The papers, the projects,
The Powerpoints on Logic,
Are all coming finally due,
But soon my friends,
We will see the end,
And the spring semester will be
through.
Good luck to those who embark
on their quest,
And for the rest,
I'll see you in Fall
Sharon
This has been a fun two
semesters. Being an assistant
editor was like being a wild
animal trainer cracking the
whip at everyone to get their
work done! Or maybe I was the
animal, with poor Kate begging
me to get my cartoons in on time
...either way, working on The
Capital Times was an experience
I wouldn't trade for the world. I
have grown to look at the staff as
a family. Kate, Kelly and Maruja
are like the sisters I never had
(complete with occasional tiffs,
yes, but overall lots of love). Tom
is now my official movie partner.
To the readers the future of
this paper lies with you. Your
feedback is priceless. Also, there
are those reading this that may
be considering joining the crew
next semester. All I can say is
do it. You won't regret it.
media is watching the students'
work, "especially their first films."
"People are intimidated by the
process, so when they first see
their films, there is a recognition
that they can do it."
Not all teaching is watching
students create movie magic, and
Rios admitted that she dislikes
"dealing with committees." "It is a
part of teaching," she said.
Though she teaches film
classes, her passion is really
writing. She is currently working
on a short story series, the first of
which, Open Season, should be
published this spring. Rios' goals
lie with writing. "I want to write
fiction that I want to write and still
communicate something."
But it is the movies that Rios is
more known for, and she certainly
has plenty of experience in that.
She is currently working on
editing and finishing a feature
film, as well as editing a feature
film script. The film script is "a
coming of age feature between a
father and daughter."
Her influence on her life and her
work has been her fraternal twin
sister, so much so that her sister
inspired one of Rios' films. "She
helps me keep my perspective."
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I want to challenge Steve Mayers
column that basically equated my
leadership to that of Adolf Hitler.
Adolf Hitler killed millions of
innocent people simply because of
their religion, and I do not know
what kind of power Mr. Mayer
thinks a student government
president has in order to be referred
to as an evil dictator. Mr. Mayer
is either blind or cannot read
which would explain his lack of
comprehension of my previous
article. I simply asked smokers
to stay off of the ramp so that
handicapped individuals can use it
(which I think that is what it is for).
My fellow students, it is your
Edwards in rough waters already
By Maruja Rosario
Copy Editor
mxr3oo@psu.edu
Semisonic once said, "Every
new beginning comes from some
other beginning's end." That
phrase wrapped up in a little bow
exactly what Student Government
Association's April 7 meeting was
all about, ending one beginning
to make room for another.
No one can dispute that Rodney
Horton, former SGA president,
did not come into his office and
made things happen. He started
with small details, such as filling
all positions within the Senate
and the Court, and eventually
escalated to being known as a
force that will get the voice of the
students heard.
His efforts at being one of the
most active SGA presidents,
Horton was rewarded and
congratulated numerous times
by numerous people. At his final
meeting, XGI president James
Hall surprised Horton with an
award from XGI, thanking him
for all that he had helped XGI
accomplish the past school year.
Horton was sincerely moved
and pleased. And with his final
words to the 2004-2005 Senate,
Horton's term as the president of
the student body was over and he
handed the reins over to Michael
Edwards.
The two sisters are very close.
"There will be times when I pick
up the phone to call her and it
rings and it's her calling me." One
other way her
sister has been
there for Rios is
that "she never
tells me to shut
up"
Rios also credits
"Hello Kitty" as
an influence.
She has a few
of them floating
around the
office, and said
"she overlooks
everything." Her
alter ego is "Kitty
Rivers" so it is apparent that Rios
does owe much to "Hello Kitty."
Rios' greatest achievement
was getting accepted to do her
undergraduate degree at Rhode
Island School of Design, the
most prestigious art school in the
country. Rios figured the cards
were stacked against her, but she
prevailed, much to her complete
surprise. "I didn't think I would get
in," she said.
In her spare time, Rios, always
the artist, enjoys drawing. She
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inherent right to smoke I simply
ask that you look out for those that
need to use the handicap ramp. I
will be proposing to the Dean a
smoking pavilion for individuals
to use in any climate so that they
can smoke. At least I am trying.
Mr. Mayer is simply using the
campus newspaper as a method
in which he can ruthlessly rant
and complain about our campus. I
love our campus; even more I love
our campus newspaper. Kathryn
Herr has done a great job ensuring
freedom of speech. She is not only
a good editor: she is also a good
friend. I applaud her endeavors.
Kathryn has done a lot for the
campus community, even more she
has done a lot for sick children with
A nervous Edwards was sworn
in as president in front of all in
attendance at the April 7 meeting.
Edwards was the dark horse
president, having students write
his name on the ballot with only
two days of campaigning left, and
won the election. Edwards raged
through rocky waters to get to the
point of being sworn in, including
almost having to run again in a
re-election, but managed to fight
through and become the new
SGA president.
Edwards' first meeting as
president was April 14 and
already the differences between
the new Senate and the old one
stood out. With two members of
XGI now entering the Senate, a
methodological way of thinking
was now introduced into the
usually carefree atmosphere.
Andrew Dale and Laura Harding
had no intentions of just letting
motions pass through without
asking questions, a refreshing
change.
The entire Senate had to get
used to its new body, president,
and even the court with the
resignation of the former Chief
Justice Brian Craig, to be
replaced with new Chief Justice
Jeremy Kiehl. The Capital Times
is anxious to see what the new
SGA president plans to do with
his term. We wish him the best.
enjoys figure drawing, especially
nudes. "I draw naked people,"
she said, laughing. "But make
sure you put figure drawing first
so they get the
context."
She also greatly
enjoys helping
troubled high
school students
work through
their issues
through the arts.
The cause is dear
to Rios and she
truly appreciates
her work there.
One final note
on the campus
director is that for
"People are
intimidated by the
process, so when
they first see their
films, there is a
recognition that
they can do it."
- Prof. Catherine Rios
all the film work she has done and
will do, acting is one position in
which she will not be found. "I'm
a behind-the-camera person."
There is not a large enough
professor spotlight that can truly
be filled by this amazing woman's
achievements and passion, at
least in this writer's opinion. I
would like to break the rules and
take a moment to thank her for
all that she has done. Thank you,
Catherine Rios.
cancer
Please do not mix up her ethical
endeavors with Steve Mover 'S
ridiculous rants. Instead of spouting
off he should he using his energy
to spread school pride. As I learned
in politics, no one likes a person
that doesn't know how to pick his
battles. However Mr. Mayer 's
cannot even attempt to make any
sense. I love this university, the wai•
I showed my love was serving as the
38th president. I dare Mr Mayer to
come from under the bleachers and
serve his college (or maybe I (1111
just kidding myself).
Students Against Ruthless Rants
Should Unite!
Rodney Horton poses with his award from XGI shortly after
the SGA meeting, his last meeting before Horton's succes
sor, Michael Edwards, took office.
Prof. Catherine Rios teaches Visual Literacy, Video and Advanced
Video Production, Audio Communication, and will be teaching I HUM
400, a Humanities core class, this upcoming fall.
The Capital Times, April 18, 2005
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