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Herald By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
VOLUME CXXXI ISSUE 19
GENEVA, NY
Bed Bugs Still Biting By Tim Hollinger ’11 Opinions Editor Two beds were carried out of Medbury Hall into the midmorning snow on Tuesday, as a room was treated for bed bugs. The case was reported on Feb. 10 after an article about the blood sucking bugs appeared in the Herald. An old chair bought at a second-hand store over fall recess is the suspected point of origin. The threat of a campus wide outbreak is still extremely low, but more cases may appear, as the bugs continue to enjoy a global resurgence. There have been six dorm rooms infested this academic year, costing the school several thousand dollars. This is the first school year in decades that the bugs have been found on campus, “Honestly, I’d never heard of them before this September,” said Kate McCaffrey, Director of Residential Education. Bed bugs have caught many by surprise recently as an increase in international travel and trade, as well as decrease in insecticides, such as DDT, has led to an explosion in bed bug populations. “I’ve talked to a lot of colleagues about the bugs, and we are by no means the only ones with them; they’re all over the place,” says McCaffrey, who added that
other area colleges have worse infestations than HWS. When asked if she was concerned about the bed bugs, which are scientifically known as Cimex Lectularius, senior Anessa Amer, who majors in English, said she was not afraid of them, but asked, “Should I be?!” David Iannicello, the Grounds Manager, who has led the successful effort to treat infested rooms, says people should be aware of the bugs and education is very important. In an interview conducted over the phone with the Herald, Photo courtesy of: www.mcgyverpestcontrol.com he added that he would not be surprised to see at After several infestations of bed bugs during the fall semester, there least one more case before have been at least two new infestations found so far this semester. graduation. Bedbugs are small, pregnant bed bug to be introduced of action for dealing with the bugs. just under of ¼ inch long, and can to a room, to lead to an infestation. Area Coordinators from Residential be picked-up almost anywhere. “There might be a case after Education act as ambassadors to Recently, they have been found spring break,” says Iannicello, who students with infestations; there in high end hotels, apartment added, “It takes about 6-8 weeks are several empty rooms where complexes, offices, and hospitals. for the population to build up, so students can be moved, and they There is no correlation between sometimes there is a delay after the are given quarters to put all of how clean an environment is and an bugs are introduced.” BITING continued on Page 2 infestation. It only takes a few, or a HWS has an effective plan
Greeks Help Haiti By Nicholas Batson ‘11 Herald Contributor
HWS Greek life supports Haiti relief through a compeition organized by Laura Martin ‘10. Yang Hu/Photographer
French Chef Patrick Mason serves chocolate cupcakes to students at the Intercultural Affairs House on Feb. 19.
HWS Welcomes French Chef Patrick Mason By Yang Hu ‘12 Herald Contributor Chef Patrick Masson, the first French chef to visit HWS, brought a French taste to HWS last week. On Thursday, Feb. 18 he worked with Showtime Joe to
cook French crepes for students. On Friday, Feb. 19, he made a French lunch at the faculty dining FRENCH continued on Page 2
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As the world works to help Haiti to recover from its disastrous earthquake a month ago, members of the Hobart and William Smith community continue to do their part in aid efforts. These efforts have been ongoing since the beginning of the semester. Upon return to campus, the Barn played host to a Hope for Haiti dance. Students have been donating their time, money, and various other supplies to efforts of various clubs and organizations. The past weekend saw a masquerade dance at Belhurst Castle sponsored by the Caribbean Student Association
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This past month, the Greek community has become involved, as well. Fraternities have been committing their time and energy to raising money, clothes, and supplies for Haiti. A competition began at the beginning of February among all the houses to see who could collect the most for the humanitarian efforts, primarily started by senior Laura Martin. The friendly competition will last until the end of the month and will then give the fraternities’ contributions to Medical Missionaries, based in GREEKS continued on Page 2
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