SRU Clay Target Club Shoot

Boonie Oliver Benefit Concert

Dan "Boonie" Oliver, Slippery Rock local, went to the doctor's for a routine check-up this past February. Because of an abnormally high blood pressure reading, an ambulance was called. He found out that he has an artery disease in his legs, which was too severe to fix right away and were quickly clogging. After surgery, the main artery in his left leg was replaced, but this coming week he will find out if he needs surgery again. All his friends and locals to the Butler area came together to have the first "Boonie Oliver Benefit Concert", held at the Rock House Bar and Grill in Butler, where several bands played and food and drinks were served. Cover charge was 15$, and raffle tickets were sold through the night. All proceeds will go towards Boonie's medical and life expenses. He expressed his amazement and thanks to everyone that came out to support him, and those that made this event happen.

Should Creationism Be Taught in School: The Ongoing Debate

Creationism and its validity as a scientific theory or teachable subject has been debated heavily over the last 100 years. Many court cases have centered around how the teaching of Creationism is linked to students being converted to related religions. But, religion aside, how do those in favor prove Creationism to be a legitimate subject, and how do those that support the teaching of Evolution justify leaving this other theory out?

Creationism, in a nut shell, is the idea that an intelligent being intervened with Earth processes and life, as described by the National Center for Science Education. Evolution is more of a natural process of biological or physical change of things on Earth. An interview held on FOX News with Father Jonathan Morris in May of this year debated if Creationism is a scientific theory, or a religious study. Listverse argues 10 different reasons why Creationism should be taught, including contributions to diversity and critical thinking. Creation Today also cited several Supreme court cases such as Stone vs. Graham (1980), which rules that the Bible could actually be used for teaching purposes as a historical reference. But, others still oppose these ideas, as the Washington Post published an article on why Creationism should not be taught in public schools, arguing that this idea is not a legitimate or developed theory.

Watch this TED talk on why Creationism is not a real science, and therefore should not be taught as such, by Zack Kopplin from LSU.

No matter how many people discuss the validity of either subject, both sides can still represent credible and logical reasons why teaching these theories can be useful to students and the population alike.

Little Adventures

When I was little, I had all these crazy ideas about what I wanted to be when I grew up. I imagined myself as Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, discovering all the secrets this world has to offer. I dreamed of being an Olympic soccer player, holding up a gold trophy to bring home and to be proud of. But life has a funny way of moving on and changing, no matter how you imagine the future.

Now, I am a 21 year old Journalism student, living on my own for the first time, working two jobs and trying to finish 16 credits. I compete on SRU's Clay Shooting Team, the Clay Busters, serve delicious food at Famiglia's down town, and deliver for NAPA Auto Parts across from Giant Eagle. Though I don't know where I'm headed and haven't yet unearthed one of the world's great mysteries, it's life's little adventures that keep me going and holding on. College just happens to be one of those. I have had many small blogs over the last 5 years, but none that I kept up with on a regular basis. I am hoping that this class will really help to mold my potential as a writer and to help me be confident in that as well.

 

SCTP State Shoot

(Don't mess with me!)



Being originally from a private Christian school, I was never introduced to any significant news sources until half way through high school. Sounds weird that I would pursue an education like this if I don't have much background in it, but college has helped find sources I can rely on. A more traditional news outlet I check on my Ipad or online is the New York Times. I enjoy reading it because it caters to everyone around the world, and doesn't tend to be biased enough to make me react emotionally to what is supposed to be a straight forward story.

On a less traditional route, I love reading articles on Mashable.com. I loved my Social Media class Junior year and became very interested in the dynamics of such sites. Mashable posts articles for those interested in keeping up with social media trends and different technologies that make sites like Facebook and Twitter interesting and effective. It's a great site for those that want to be more knowledgeable and proficient in social media techniques.

Though I'm not sure where this road is taking me, it's an adventure all the same and I want to make the most of it. Whatever your adventure is, take the roads you're afraid of. You never know where you'll go and how much you will learn about yourself.