The Wood Word - April 2013

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University postpones Learning Commons groundbreaking Sarah E. Cruz News Editor

University administration postponed the April 19 groundbreaking of the Learning Commons because of the recent situation concerning the nursing program.

"The president felt that, at this time, her focus and the focus of the university should be directed solely on doing everything possible to meet the needs of our nursing students and the nursing program.

The groundbreaking will be held at a more appropriate time," said Juneann Greco, director of communications.

The ceremony was to mark the start of Phase I of the construction of the new library, which administration said will begin this summer as scheduled.

The initial plans for this phase include the moving of all underground utility lines, set to be completed around late August or early September. Phase II will begin in December of 2013 with the determination of final costs and contractors.

Staging--when heavy equipment will be brought to campus and the area in front of the current Learning Resources Center will be blocked--will take place in late January or February

2014. Excavation and construction will begin in March. The facility is set to be completed by May of 2015, and will open by that summer with a dedication taking place on September 8, 2015.

The Learning Commons is a part of Marywood’s centennial campaign, "A Bold Heart." The university had originally intended to go public with the campaign this spring, but has moved the announcement to October 2013.

Because of these delays, the entire project has been set back about five months. Joseph X. Garvey, vice president for business affairs and treasurer, said that on February 20, the state tentatively approved $4 million in RACP (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program) funding.

Since the university filed for it in the summer of 2012, administration had hoped that notification of its approval would be received by the end of September 2012.

Including the RACP grant, the university has only $7 million of the estimated $35 million required to complete the project.

However, the Office of University Advancement has been working to garner

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financial support for the endeavor.

Rene Zehel, director of development, said that both she and Sr. Anne Munley have traveled to numerous parts of the country including Florida, California, and Arizona to meet with alumni.

“Most of the people that we've talked to have been very excited about what we’re trying to do and have pledged their support, ” she stated.

The administration remains optimistic that they will acquire the needed funding.

“We have received numerous donations from donors ranging upwards of several hundred thousand dollars. We have not to date received any seven-figure donations, but we have every confidence that they will come along,” stated Garvey.

He added that the university will also have to take out loans in

order to cover the remaining expense of the Learning Commons, but hopes that when more individuals make pledges over the next five to 10 years, the debt will be paid.

Despite the lack of major funding, Garvey is confident that the university will attain the needed financial resources. "Marywood’s administration and its trustees are committed to building this Learning Commons and having it dedicated for the beginning of the centennial,” he said.

Zehel urged the university community to be positive. “It’s important that everyone understands that it is a process. Have faith that good things take time. Be the optimist and see the opportunity in the difficulties,” she said.

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Nursing program loses accreditation, students contemplate transfer Sarah E. Cruz News Editor

In early March, Marywood’s nursing program was “denied continuing accreditation,” according to the website of the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

According to the NLNAC Accreditation Manual, a nursing program that has been issued a warning status or conditions is denied continuing accreditation when it is “found to be in continued non-compliance with any Accreditation Standard.” The decision was made based on a follow-up report the university submitted last fall.

A memo President Sr. Anne Munley, IHM sent to members of the Marywood community stated that the NLNAC cited the program for failing to comply with certain “Faculty and Staff” and “Outcomes” standards. These include “minimal credentialing of all Nursing faculty,” “assessment and evaluation of the student learning outcomes, program outcomes and NLNAC standards,” “the use of aggregated evaluation findings to inform program decision and to maintain

News Briefs

Flapjack Fest - On Tuesday, April 30, faculty and staff will serve breakfast to students on the the eve of final exams from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For more information, contact Callie Frieler, interim director of student activities and leadership development: frieler@ marywood.edu.

Commencement Weekend Schedule Saturday, May 11 1 p.m.: Graduate Hooding and Honors Ceremony, Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness 3:15 p.m.: Undergraduate Hooding and Honors Ceremony, Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness 5 p.m.: Celebration of the Eucharist, Sette LaVerghetta Center

and improve student learning outcomes” and “licensure examination pass-rates meeting or exceeding the national mean.”

On Wednesday, April 10, the university held a meeting for the program’s 117 students and their parents explaining the institution’s plans for the program’s future. Sr. Anne, accompanied by university administration and nursing department faculty, said that the university disputes the NLNAC’s findings and is simultaneously appealing its decision and reapplying for its accreditation.

Marywood is also applying for accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing in Education (CCNE) a branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

According to the official press release issued by Sr. Anne on the day of the meeting, the nursing program will remain open.

“We are very proud of our long history of a quality nursing program, exceptional facilities, outstanding relationships with clinical partners in our community, and our professional faculty,” she stated.

Sr. Anne also said in the press release that colleges and universities voluntarily

undergo accreditation procedures in order for an independent professional association to recognize that an academic program meets established standards.

Despite the univ ersity’s attempts to reassure students and their loved ones of a positive outcome, some remained skeptical.

“They’re giving us empty hope,” said Julie Graziano, junior. She and other students are concerned that nursing jobs and graduate schools may require candidates to have graduated from an accredited nursing program.

Graziano also said that even though the university informed the nursing students of the accreditation loss on April 9, some students knew earlier from doing their clinical work at area medical facilities.

“We heard from staff members last month in the hospital [...] When we brought that concern [to the nursing professors] they squashed it and said it was only a rumor,” she stated.

This is not the first time the nursing program has encountered difficulties.

On Nov. 13, 2011, Dr. Mary Alice McCormick, the chair of the department, sent a letter to students informing them that

the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing had downgraded the program’s standing from full to provisional approval status.

According to the letter, the program’s NCLEX pass rate of 72.73 percent fell below the state’s 80 percent pass rate standard. The NCLEX is the national nursing licensing exam that students take after graduation. The program’s most recent pass rate is 77.78 percent.

Many students said they are, or are considering, transferring even though other schools may not take their nursing credits.

“We want our money back for our classes because we can’t transfer them,” said Virginia Sharff, junior. According to the meeting’s attendees, Sr. Anne stated that the university was not ready to discuss any financial reimbursement. Some students have already retained legal counsel.

While the majority of attendees were upset and worried, some were optimistic. “I feel pretty confident in them that they will get [their accreditation back],” said Jocelyn Rutter, freshman.

The university expects to learn of the appeal decision in late summer or fall.

Sr. Anne Munley holds community breakfast 6:30 p.m.: Reception, Nazareth Student Center Sunday, May 12 1 p.m.: Commencement, Mohegan Sun Arena.

Wood Word wins Society for Collegiate Journalists’ Awards The Wood Word recently won several SCJ national contest awards, including Honorable Mention in Newspaper Overall Excellence category, and 2nd Place in Companion Newspaper Website and Editorials categories.

Elysabethe Brown was recognized as a finalist for the SCJ 2013 Student Journalist of the Year.

Dr. Lindsey Wotanis was recognized as the 2013 Outstanding New Adviser.

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New Twitter accounts gaining popularity, causing concern Brigid Edmunds

Assistant News Editor

Autumn Gramigna Managing Editor

Two new Twitter accounts, “Wood Crushes” and “Marywood Underground,” are causing a stir on the Marywood campus.

“Wood Crushes” allows anyone to anonymously submit the names of people they have a crush on with a message about the person. “Marywood Underground” allows anyone to anonymously submit “the latest gossip secrets and inside info around campus.” Administrators of the respective accounts then post the messages on behalf of those submitting the comments, allowing the commenters to remain completely anonymous.

The administrators of the two accounts also have managed to remain anonymous.

The “Crushes” account, which published its first tweet on March 25, has 784 followers and has posted more than 550 tweets about students, faculty and staff members. The “Underground” account was less popular, having only 171 followers and

20 tweets as of April 9. As of April 21, the "Underground" is no longer operating on Twitter.

Many tweets on the “Crushes” account name people directly and include sexually explicit comments.

These types of Twitter accounts are trending on college campuses across the country.

Many public universities, including Pennsylvania schools Kutztown, Bloomsburg, and Penn State, all have similar pages.

Private institutions, like Wilkes University and the University of Scranton, also maintain “Crushes” pages, though a Twitter search for “Wilkes Crushes” revealed the account had been suspended.

However, a “Wilkes Crushes 2” page is currently active.

Unlike the Wilkes and Marywood “Crushes” pages, the University of Scranton page states: “This page was created to share positivity. Let me know if any post is offensive to you and I will delete it.”

Both the “Crushes” and “Underground” pages claim no affiliation with the University, though both sites use Marywood logos and the

Marywood name in the tag.

According to Dr. Patricia Dunleavy, assistant vice president for human resources, if these accounts are being run by members of the campus community, the account administrators could be held accountable under various campus conduct policies.

“It appears upon review that there are [tweets] out there that are in violation of the conditions of computer use policy. I also have concerns that it violates the anti-discrimination policy and probably the student code of conduct policies.

It’s incredibly serious and offensive,” said Dunleavy.

Dean of Students, Dr. Amy Paciej-Woodruff, said she just became aware of the pages but upon reviewing the “Crushes” content found some of the explicit content to violate campus policies, including the policies on indecent conduct and abuse.

“We want to respect free speech, but I want to protect our students and Marywood,” Paciej-Woodruff explained.

The Marywood University website defines abuse as “harassment, stalking, bullying,

physical or verbal abuse, or similar acts of intimidation or coercion including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and hazing.”

The sexual nature of the tweets on the “Crushes” page may also be in violation of Title IX, according to PaciejWoodruff. Title IX is legislature that bans sexual discrimination in schools in any capacity.

Students who have been named on the “Crushes” page have had mixed reactions.

Some have said the page is simply meant for fun.

“I think the entire thing is just a joke and is a way for people to mess with their friends and get a reaction out of them,” Alexis Kirsch, freshman nursing major, said.

Other students are not taking the "Crushes" tweets as lightly.

"I guess some of it could be hurtful to people, which is not okay," Teal Porrini, junior art major, said.

Requests for comment sent to the administrators of the “Crushes” pages went unanswered at press time.

However, administrators of the “Underground” page said via

the anonymous email address, ma r y woodu nderg rou nd@ gmail.com, that they started the page to give students a way to network possible rumors about the campus in an anonymous way and to bring transparency to the university.

“We want to expose some of the issues around campus, such as the inaction or delayed reaction in regards to emotional abuse among students and other issues,” said the administrators.

“We knew this would be impossible to do if people knew who we were, so we decided to do everything anonymously.”

The Wood Word’s followup email to the “Underground” administrators about the details of the “emotional abuse” they cited went unanswered.

Paciej-Woodruff urged students to speak with her if they have questions about rumors around campus or see something online they are not comfortable with.

“If anybody has questions about rumors, come to me.

I’ll be happy to tell you what I know,” said Paciej-Woodruff.

Vandals continue to damage property on campus Brigid Edmunds

Assistant News Editor

Vandals continue to damage property on Marywood’s campus.

A string of vandalism incidents began last fall when several statues were damaged.

This semester, several locations, including residence halls and the mail room in Nazareth

Hall, have incurred damage as a result of vandalism.

Director of Housing and Residence Life Ross Novak, said the halls most affected are Regina, Immaculata, and Loughran. According to Novak, vandals have made holes in walls, damaged elevators, torn down banners, and disturbed bulletin boards.

“Maybe the community doesn’t have a full picture of what is happening, and if they did, maybe they would speak out if they see people doing things they shouldn’t be doing,” Novak explained.

In addition to the damage in residence halls, a wall in the mail room has been kicked in repeatedly.

This rise in vandalism prompted Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer Joseph Garvey to visit the Student Government Association on Tuesday, April 9, to announce the placement of surveillance cameras around campus.

“It has come to the point where if someone is caught, they will be prosecuted,”

Garvey said at the meeting.

Students are urged to contact campus safety if they see someone vandalizing property on campus.

“This issue seems like an anomaly to me,” Novak said.

“It doesn’t seem like it’s in line with the mission and goals, which makes it even stranger to me that it’s happening.”

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Opinion

Tweet responsibly: Free speech isn’t always free The Wood Word Editorial Board On April 9, The Wood Word broke the story two new Twitter accounts causing a stir on the Marywood campus. “Wood Crushes” allows anyone to anonymously submit the names of people they have a crush on with a message about the person. “Marywood Underground” allowed anyone to anonymously submit “the latest gossip secrets and inside info around campus.” (As of April 21, the “Underground” page was no longer active.) Administrators of the accounts post the messages on behalf of those submitting the comments, allowing the administrators and commenters to remain

completely anonymous in the process. Free speech is important for a strong democracy. People must be allowed to speak out and blow the whistle on wrongdoing; anonymity often plays an important role in protecting individuals in such circumstances.

But, there are often costs associated with free speech. Sticks and stones may break bones, but words can also be hurtful.

The internet has created a platform where people seem to believe they can say whatever they want without consequence.

Often times, people say things that they would not say to one another if face to face. Many tweets on the “Wood Crushes” page are objectifying and degrading in nature. Many tweets

on the “Marywood Underground” page were purely rumor and little attempt was made to verify the information posted in a transparent way.

These Twitter accounts go against the university’s core values and mission statement, both which promote ethical behavior and respect for each person. The comments on these pages represent an irresponsible use of the right to free speech. Students submitting tweets should think critically about their messages and the consequences their words Bob Hannon/The Wood Word may have on others. Students should continue exercising A screen shot of the “Wood Crushes” Twitter account, taken on April 21, their right to free speech, but 2013. do so in a responsible manner.

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Opinion 6

Fat tax: Discriminatory, or an opportunity?

Vikki Hartt

Opinion Co-editor

Most people don’t think about the person sitting next to them on an airplane. Maybe they’re half your size, or double your size, yet all pay the same price for an airline ticket.

Thinking logically, people go to the post office and mail letters and packages based on their net weight, so doesn’t it seem “fit” that people should pay to fly on an airplane based on their weight? Well, this is exactly what Samoa Air was thinking on April 3 when they changed over to “weigh as you go” seating.

According to the airline’s new policy, each person will enter their weight when they go to purchase a ticket, then their weight will be calculated in kilograms to come up with a final airfare.

But, not so fast. I bet you’re thinking people can just lie about their weight, and say they’re the weight of a 10-year-old to get a cheaper flight. Wrong! While going through airport security, security will not only check

passengers’ bags, but there will also be a scale to confirm the weight documented on the passengers’ air flight information.

It’s no question that this is controversial and what some might consider a discriminatory way of treating passengers, but when it comes down to the facts, it makes sense. Heavier people cost the air company more to fly than, say, a four-year-old.

Think of a 185 pound male vs. a 45 pound fouryear-old: it doesn’t make sense for the significantly lighter four-year-old to pay the same as the 185 pound male.

Personally, I think this is a great idea and perhaps could even motivate passengers to be a little more conscious about their weight before they take their next trip. Although I don’t see major airlines like Delta or American Airlines switching over to this new “fat tax” anytime soon, I think it is something to think about for the future of the airplane industry.

Kelly Rickert

Opinion C o-editor

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Opinion co-editors Vikki Hartt and Kelly Rickert face off over Samoa Air’s decision to charge passengers based on their weight.

On April 3, Samoa Air adopted a new policy. Ticket prices for airplane seats would now be based on the passengers’ weight. To call this discrimination is an understatement.

For a person who is overweight, this is humiliating and dehumanizing. Everyone on the plane is sitting in the same types of seats, so charging different prices for people of different weights is unfair and it is certainly a poor practice in customer service.

The discrimination against overweight people, especially in the U.S., is intense. According to a study in the Journal of Obesity, bias against the overweight in the U.S. has increased by 66 percent over the last 10 years, and according to researcher Rebecca M. Puhl, it is “comparable to rates of racial discrimination, especially among women.”

Weight discrimination affects people not only in how others view them, but also can affect their salaries and even

their chances of employment.

With all of this already going against them, do overweight people really need to be singled out when purchasing an airplane ticket? It is embarrassing and demeaning for them to be marginalized in such a way.

Along with being hurtful to people who are overweight, it is also a bad customer service practice for airlines that adopt these types of “weigh as you go” policies. If someone is forced to pay more at an airline because of their weight, their overall satisfaction with the company will surely decline.

Those people will take their business elsewhere, hurting the ticket sales for those airlines.

This new policy from Samoa Air is discriminatory and a poor business practice. Any customers who are insulted or embarrassed by these policies will certainly take their business elsewhere, as will their friends and families.

Ultimately, this will hurt business for the airlines that put weightpricing ticket sales into place.

Electronics Extraordinaire: Tech where?

Rob Smith Web Editor

Since the dawn of the digital age, the only pieces of tech that have been worn are LCD watches and headphones, while the most precious tech was reserved for pockets and backpacks. Now, gadgets are moving a little closer to home.

Need a new pair of spectacles? Google has consumers covered with their “Project Glass.” Okay, they’re not really glasses. Instead of lenses, there is a single glass block on the

right side of the frame that acts as a kind of display. Inside the frame are a tiny computer, microphone, speaker, and a camera.

According to Google, with this device, the wearer can take a picture, video, and search for info all with their voice. The results, including pictures, videos, maps, and info are then displayed on that little glass block in front of the eye. The tech-enthusiast site, The Verge, confirmed with Google that “Glass” is going to hit the market before the end of this year for “under $1,500.” And I thought Oakleys were expensive.

Not to be outdone, word through the grapevine is that Apple is developing a watchlike gadget. In February, two Apple insiders leaked to Bloomberg that Apple has “about 100 product designers working on a wristwatch-like device that may perform some of the tasks now handled by the iPhone and iPad.” Details are scarce but another anonymous source inside Apple leaked to the New York Times that it will run the iOS software on the iPhone and iPad and be made of a flexible glass that wraps around the wrist.

Similar gadgets are available right now. Crowd-source funded “Pebble” is an LCD watch that can communicate with, and download apps from, an iPhone or Android phone. Nike also has a wrist-worn device called the FuelBand that can measure the wearer’s level of physical activity.

So, is wearable tech the future? In short, yes. The “smart” age is here. There are smartphones and smart TVs, so it’s only natural that other devices get smart too. Personally, I’m waiting for my smart toaster that texts me when my bagel is done.

Graphic Credit/Diana D’Achille

Sketch of what the anticipated iWatch could look like.

Community

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Graphic design students help local farmers with website Autumn Granza Community Editor

A Marywood graphic design class has offered to produce a webpage for Scranton’s farmer’s market.

Marylee Schirg, a local farmer and a member of the Women’s Auxiliary, contacted Marywood University to see if students would be willing to create a website for the farmer’s market.

“My daughter-in-law is a graduate of Marywood and she said that they had a great art/graphic arts department,” said Shirg. “So, I made a few calls that led me to Sue Jenkins. It was important to me to go with local talent. Someone who had a real feel for our market. Someone who shopped at our market and knew what we were all about.”

Sue Jenkins’ advanced design class has taken the opportunity to further their skills and create the webpage, which will then be graded for course credit. The class is doing the work free of charge.

“I love giving real world experience to the students so that when they do go out after graduation, they are not unfamiliar with talking to customers,” said Jenkins.

The class has been working together to create an eye-catching webpage. Each student had to find a template that they

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Graphic design students Melissa Foligno and Ryan McAndrew work on their section of the farmer’s market webpage in Sue Jenkins’ class. thought they could customize. They then had to present their templates to Marylee.

“We all were given deadlines and had to present our designs to an actual client,” said Melissa Foligno, junior graphic design major. “After the design was chosen, we all began working on the website

as a team. Working as part of a team and being able to collaborate with others creatively is an extremely important component, and I think it is helping us prepare for what is to come in our futures.”

Some students have been given a page to build, while others will be copy

writing information for the website.

Students will also be doing illustrations and creating a photo gallery. The gallery will include pictures, arranged by decade, since the farmer’s market first opened. The pictures will range from the 1940s to the present day.

“It has been a great experience creating the farmer’s market’s website,” said Diana D’Achille, junior graphic design major. “We had the opportunity to meet with the owners of this business and do everything from scratch.”

The farmer’s market website will have a calender of events that will be continuously updated. There will also be a list of vendors and their stalls in order.

A “contact us” page will inform people about the market’s location and how to become a vendor. The webpage will also have a blurb thanking the Marywood students who helped put the page together.

“I enjoyed this project very much because I find it challenging,” said Ryan McAndrew, junior graphic design major.

“It is my first time working for a ‘client’ and I hope to gain some new experiences that will help prepare me for the real world.”

Next year will be the farmer’s market’s 75th anniversary, and Sue Jenkins’ future class will help design the anniversary website as well. The class expected to launch the site on April 25.

Marywood speaks out against sexual assault and raises awareness Mackenzie Warren Staff Writer

Marywood University held the 12th annual Release the Light: Sexual Assault Awareness Program on April 17.

The group advocates for victims of sexual violence and promotes sexual violence education, said Ed McNichols, co-coordinator of the Release the Light: Sexual Assault Awareness Program.

“People look forward to

the event. We have had some tragedies related to alums and students on campus, so we try to use Release the Light to raise awareness about that sort of thing,” added McNichols.

The event at Marywood consisted of a tree planting ceremony for alumna Kristina Adams who lost her life in August of 2012 from domestic violence.

The students then participated in a campus-wide march to defend victims of domestic violence.

One of the speakers was Kristina Adams' mother. She gave a short speech about her daughter and how she had lost her life.

Kelly Rebar, a graduate student, participated in the tree planting for Adams.

“She was a victim of sexual assault, and it just happened this past August. It has not even been a year, and Marywood thought that it was a symbol of the greater good to show people that we don’t stand for

that, and Kristina will be remembered forever now,” said Rebar.

There was also a campuswide march that began in the Nazareth Student Center and traveled throughout campus, ending back at the student center. The students chanted about their disapprovalof sexual assault, while holding signs and waving them in the air.

Ashley Blasi, sophomore biology major, took part in the march around campus. She said that the march was filled with peo-

ple of all ages, including faculty and people from the community, as well as different organizations.

“There are about 25 different organizations uniting here for the same event,” said Blasi.

Marywood students also partcipated in a “Take Back the Night,” event at the University of Scranton on April 25.

This event also spread the word about stopping sexual assault.

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End of year festivities suppo Marywood supports students through employment and internship fair Chad Black Correspondent

Marywood University hosted its first Employment and Internship Fair in the Latour Room of the Nazareth Student Center on Wednesday, April 17. Students and alumni gathered to meet recruiters from nearly 30 employers.

The event was also open to other colleges and universities such as Keystone, Misericordia, Kings, and the University of Scranton, who together make up the Northeast Pennsylvania Employment Consortium (NPEC).

In the past, Marywood students have attended local employment and internship fairs with the help of the NPEC. This time, however, Marywood hosted the event on its own.

According to Alison McHale, the recruitment coordinator for career services, previous fairs were often not easy for students to attend.

“The one we had in Wilkes-Barre was a little more

difficult for our students to go to. We would hire a bus and bring them down there. We’re hoping that being on campus will make [the fair] more accessible to our students and they’ll take advantage of it,” said McHale.

According to Michael P. Butcher, a sales manager at Western & Southern Life, college fairs are a great benefit to employers because, unlike fairs open to the public, they are geared toward bringing in college students who usually have a better standard of qualifications than the average pool of candidates.

“Usually when you’re within the universities, it’s good because you have people that are in the market for jobs coming out of college or internships, and we’re able to go through some people that already have some really good background that they’ve learned in school,” said Butcher.

David A. Study, a recruiter for Community Services Group (CSG), said job and internship fairs are a prosperous means for obtaining new employees.

Marywood gives thanks Marywood University honors, faculty, administration and staff with over 20 years of service.

Cor Mariae: Dr. Gale Jaeger (20 years); Dr. Michael Mirabito (20 years); Sr. Maria Rose Kelly (25 years); Kay McClintock (25 years); Dr. Edward O’Brien (30 years); Dr. Alan M. Levine (35 years); Dr. Jay P. Clymer III (35 years); Mr. Peter T. Hoffer (40 years); Dr. Mary Elizabeth Kenny (45 years).

Years of Service: Joseph Michael Vladika (25 years); Candra Yurkanin (20 years); George R. Carpentier Jr.; Rima Anescavage (20 years); Sheryl Lynn Sochoka (20 years); Marilee A. Sweeney (20 years); Maureen Dunne-Touhey (20 years); Karen E. Boland (30 years); William Deininger (30 years); Sean Durkan (30 years); Patricia Trojanowicz (30 years) Graphic Credits/ Holly Dastalfo & Eric LiPuma

“We tend to hire more of the people that we meet at job fairs versus other means of recruiting. Our best source of applicants comes from employee referrals. Our second best is college and job fair recruiting,” said Study.

Marywood University’s Office of Career Services provides plenty of tools to help students find jobs and internships, as well as strategies to help students prepare for interviews. College Central Network is a website students can access with over 4,000 employers listed.

“Students can look for jobs, upload a résumé, and we’ll review it on that site and get back to them with comments… College Central Network will also store your résumé so you don’t lose it,” McHale said.

Students looking for more information about career services, the College Central Network, or the Employment and Internship Fair can call career services at 570-348-6247 or visit them at either http://www.marywood.edu/career/ or the Liberal Arts Center, Room 224.

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ort students, faculty and staff Sister John says:

“We have survived another academic year” Sister John Michele Southwick, I.H.M Special Contributer to The Wood Word

We have survived another academic year.

It seems like only yesterday I was writing my first little article for The Wood Word. Yet so much has happened, not only in our world, but here at Marywood and in our own lives. Sometimes it is a good thing that we do not know what will happen in our future, but to live each day and enjoy the beauty that is around us.

Our students, faculty, and staff have done so much this year to make the

world a better place for so many people through Hurricane Sandy relief, food collections, toy distributions and service trips, to name only a few. We are so blessed and we share what we have.

That is my prayer for all of you as we come to a close this academic year.

That we take a moment each day to just pause and look around at our lives and give thanks for what we do have.

I will pray daily for each of you this summer that God (whoever he or she may or may not be for you) will bless your hearts with a deep love of yourselves, others, and life itself. God Bless You.

Flapjack Fest: A tasty finals tradition Danielle Campbell Correspondent

Ah, Flapjack Fest. Four hours of free food served up by Marywood faculty and staff. The perfect way to gear up for finals.

It all started nine years ago when current Resident District Manager, then Director of Dining Services, Thomas Notchick, partnered with Student Activities Crew (SAC) to create an end-of-the-semester event for students. With combined efforts, the now-popular Flapjack Fest was born.

Flapjack Fest is held at the end of each semester as a way for students to unwind and relax before finals begin. Students receive a free hot breakfast prepared and served by faculty and staff volunteers.

This semester’s Flapjack Fest will be held on Tuesday, April 30 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Nazareth Dining Hall.

Dining Services is responsible for getting the dining hall and kitch-

en ready for the rush of hungry students. Their staff begins preparing the sausage, eggs, and tater tots prior to the start of the event. It takes a large amount of supplies to ensure that food will not run out during the event.

According to Jeffrey Thomas, director of dining services/executive chef, more than 1,000 pancakes were served during last semester’s Flapjack Fest. This is the highest number of pancakes yet, and it increases each time the event is held.

According to Callie Frieler, director of student activities and leadership, SAC recruits volunteers for the event, orders t-shirts, and chooses music. The group also chooses a theme for each Flapjack Fest that is shown on the tshirts the volunteers receive. The theme tends to be holiday related for the end of the fall semester, while the spring semester is open to just about anything.

This semester, the t-shirt is “Aunt Jemima” themed. Aunt Jemima is a well

known brand that produces pancake mix, syrup, and other breakfast foods.

About a month prior, all faculty and staff receive an email asking if they would be interested in participating.

“We usually get about 4050 volunteers from different areas around campus, everyone from deans to professors,” said Frieler.

Faculty and staff volunteers are responsible for flipping pancakes, serving the food, cleaning up, and spending time with students.

According to Michael Colangelo, associate director of dining services, certain faculty members have been volunteering since the very beginning.

The returning volunteers even get their same jobs back because they know which areas they prefer and excel in.

“They really get into it,” said Colangelo.

Frieler said that Dr. Robert Shaw, director of the counseling/student devel-

opment center, is even bringing a squirrel cookie cutter so that squirrel shaped pancakes can be served to the students.

According to Thomas and Frieler, the event usually runs smoothly. All preparations are coordinated months in advance. There is always enough food, and just enough hands on deck to make sure every student is properly served.

In addition to good food, Flapjack Fest provides an opportunity for students and faculty to interact differently than they would in a classroom setting.

“Students really get to see them as real people. I think both students and faculty benefit from this,” said Frieler.

According to Caitlyn Custer, a junior advertising/public relations major at Marywood, Flapjack Fest is a relaxing time to spend with friends and plenty of good food, but also with faculty and staff.

“It makes for some extra fun and laughs when you see your professor or the dean serving you flapjacks,” said Custer.

10 Community What was your first reaction when you learned you were awarded the scholarship?: I felt honored when I learned I was the scholarship recipient. I was so grateful for the award.

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AnnMarie Holler Hometown: Brick, NJ Major: Art education Year: 2013 Ashley Padula

Assistant Community Editor

Q: What made you want to be an art education major?

A: I always wanted to be a teacher, I was just unsure what I wanted to teach at first. It wasn’t until I came to visit Marywood that I decided on art education. Art runs in the family. My mom graduated with a BFA degree. She has taught me so much about art, [including] techniques, styles.

We would take trips visiting museums and entering in contests. I just never thought about teaching my passion.

Q: How have you been able to balance being a resident assistant with your responsibilities as a student?

A: It has definitely been a struggle, but I love a good challenge. I think the most difficult time was this semester when I was an RA and studentteacher. For my second placement, I had to wake up around 5:00 a.m. to drive an hour and be on bus duty. After being on rounds until 1:00 a.m., taking my shower, falling asleep, I only get about three hours of sleep.

Q: What was the best lesson you have learned throughout these past four years?

A: One day at a time. I’m always thinking about tomorrow rather than today. The problem is that I don’t get to appreciate what’s happening in the present. I first heard this from Fr. Brian, and ever since he told me this, I’ve tried my best to live one day at a time.

Club Spotlight: MUSATA

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Q: Who was your most influential teacher while being here at Marywood over the course of your four years?

A: There are so many teachers who have helped me become a better artist, student and educator. My adviser, Susan Brangers, and Ann Marie Castelgrande are the two most influential teachers. Dr. Brangers is my adviser and was my professor for three art history courses. I don’t know if Dr. Brangers knows this, but I actually met her when I came to visit Marywood in high school. I sat in on her art history class and loved it! So when I found out I had her for my art history course as a freshman I was thrilled.

Ann Marie Castelgrande is another teacher who has always been there for me. She taught my art education courses and has taught me almost everything I know about art education. Honestly, she has taught me more than just teaching styles and lesson plans; she has helped me grow as an individual.

Q: What is the best advice you can give to underclassmen?

Marywood University Student Art Therapy (MUSATA) is composed of graduate and undergraduate art therapy students with the support of the Marywood art therapy faculty.

“The main purpose of this group is to network and to share personal, artistic, educational, and professional growth opportunities. This group strives to promote art therapy as a means of life improvement,” said Kaitlin Staples, a second-year graduate student and MUSATA president.

MUSATA seeks volunteer opportunities so that its members can gain experience with a variety of populations while lending a helping hand in accordance with Marywood’s curricular goal of service learning.

MUSATA members organize a variety of events that they faciliate and/or participate in. Some of their club-facilitated events include Creative Café, Cupcakes and Questions, MUSATA Community Mural Project, MUSATA First Friday Annual Art Exhibition, and Geisinger Adult Day Program Art Days.

MUSATA aims to use art as a healing mechanism for its members, as well as the campus and local communities.

Art therapy is split into two key theories: art psychotherapy and art as therapy.

Art psychotherapy focuses on psychodynamic approaches to art therapy and it is mainly used in clinical settings.

Art as therapy is the act of making art and receiving therapeutic benefits solely from the process of creating.

“We strive to help our members and the communities that we are a part of to understand the benefits of art as therapy and how they can personally create art to reduce stress, improve their quality of life, and connect with others,” said Staples.

“For me, the best part about being involved with MUSATA is connecting with a variety of individuals,” said Staples. “Connection is really important to me. It is how we relate to others and our surroundings and it is the foundation for leading a full life.”

Staples has been a member of MUSATA since 2008. Since then, she has spent one term as MUSATA secretary, and two terms as MUSATA president.

“I have learned so much about leadership, creating connections, and compassion for others, as well as how great it feels to give of yourself and be a part of something bigger than you. I will be graduating in May with my Master of Arts in Art Therapy, and I am very thankful for all that MUSATA has provided me with, and I will truly miss it,” said Staples.

A: Do something fun each day. These four years go by so fast. I still remember move-in day like it was yesterday. College is going to be challenging, but you can’t forget to have some fun.

Q: What do you plan on doing after you graduate?

A: I was recently accepted into the MFA painting program at Marywood. I’m happy to say I will continue my education here for the next two years for my MFA.

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Graduate members of the Student Art Therapy group meet to discuss future plans before their meeting.

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We The Kings comes to Marywood Afton Fonzo

Social Media Editor

National recording act, We The Kings, kicked off Marywood’s second night of Spring Fling with a concert on April 13.

The band, from Bradenton, Fl., consists of Travis Clark, Hunter Thomsen, Charles Trippy, Danny Duncan, and Coley O’Toole.

We The Kings formed in 2005, and in 2007 released their self-titled debut album which included platinum single, “Check Yes Juliet.”

Travis Clark, lead singer, songwriter and self-proclaimed “heavy lifter” of the band, spoke about the new We The Kings album coming out in 2013.

“This is our first attempt at a new style of music,” said Clark.

The new album has thirteen songs that the band feels strongly about. Every song will feature “gang vocals,” or crowd sing-alongs.

“Everything kind of happens for a reason and there’s a meaning for everything,” said Clark about the album’s message.

“We’re growing with our fans.”

We The Kings released the first single from the new album, “Just Keep Breathing,” on Friday, April 5 without the help of a record label.

“I’ve been wait-

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We The Kings perform in Marywood’s Mellow Center on April 13. ing to write this song for a warming message. “If it wasn’t very long time,” said Clark. for you, we’d be nothing at all.”

“Just Keep Breathing” is The band closed their about Travis Clark’s experience show with their first-ever hit with bullying while growing up. song, “Check Yes Juliet.”

“I was bullied because of Liz Colantuono, freshmy red hair,” mentioned Clark. man architecture major, said He wanted to show that bully- she loved the performance. ing happens to everyone and you “The show was entercan move on from it. “This is a taining, loud, and exciting. It song that speaks to everyone.” made me jump; it was thrillWe The Kings decided ing. I’d see them again.” to play their new single for Stephani Kirkos, freshman the first time at Marywood architecture major, was unsure for their bassist, Charles Trip- about We The Kings at first, but py, who could not be there. after seeing them, she loved it and Before debuting “Just Keep would definitely see them again.

Breathing,” We The Kings taught “I wasn’t expecting it to be the crowd the lyrics so they could as cool as it was. It was exciting.” sing along and gave them a heart-

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Students feast on week of fun Marywood’s Student Activities Crew (SAC) put on events throughout the week of March 12-19 to celebreate Spring Fling.

The theme of the week was “The King’s Feast.” Other than the We The Kings concert, there were several events held to bring students out to celebrate. On Sunday, there was a bonfire on the art field where students were able to hang out and roast marshmellows. Several of the regular events that SAC holds throughout the year were brought together throughout the week. These included bingo, trivia, and a movie Photo courtesy Brielle Mayle night. During movie night they The crowd celebrates at the We showed, “The Hunger Games.” The Kings show Saturday night.

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Students gather around the bonfire in the art field Sunday, April 14.

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Cooking with Katie: Guacamole Katie Owens

Entertainment Editor

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. To celebrate, here is a recipe fit for any Cinco de Mayo party.

This guacamole recipe has a lot of room for customization and is easy enough to pull off with limited kitchen skills.

What to do: Cut the avocados in half.

Put the pits aside.

Scoop the avocado into a bowl.

Use a fork to mash it up.

Add the lemon juice and salt.

Add any or all of the optional ingredients.

What you’ll need: 3 ripe avocados 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 juiced lemons Optional add-ins: 1 glove of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 seeded jalapeno, minced 1 finely chopped tomato.

To keep it from turning brown, add the avocado pit to the bowl before wrapping and storing in the fridge. Serve it to your friends or family and celebrate this Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you’d like.

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“The Office” comes to Scranton for last time first of these will be a fan gath- breakfast fan meeting is $10, the Katie Owens Entertainment Editor

NBC announced earlier this month that its hit sitcom “The Office” will be having its official wrap party celebration here in Scranton on May 4.

The show is set in Scranton and will be wrapping up its eighth and final season on May 16. The announcement was met with excitement by local and countrywide fans alike.

“I think it’s awesome that ‘The Office’ has made Scranton more of a household name,” said Marywood junior hospitality management major Courtney Killeen. “I’ve been watching the show since its start so having it come to an end is sad, but being able to celebrate it here in my hometown is pretty cool.”

The party will start with two events in the morning at the University of Scranton. The

ering and a continental breakfast. After that, there will be a Q & A session with the creator of the show, Greg Daniels.

The party will then move into the streets in the form of a parade and a street party throughout downtown at 2 p.m. The parade will include cast members, some of whom have been to Scranton for past events. Coming for the first time are fan favorites Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski, who play Pam and Jim, respectively.

On the day of the announcement, Fischer tweeted, “We’re coming to Scranton!!!! May 4th!! Join us for the official Office Wrap Party!”

The day will end at PNC field. This will include a cast Q & A and inside looks at bloopers from the series.

Tickets are being sold individually for each event. The parade and street party are free. The

Q & A with Daniels is $15, and the night at the field is $7. Tickets are on sale now but each event is expected to sell well as people are expected to come from all over for a chance to be a part of this once-in-a-life time event.

Check out theofficewrapparty.com for more information.

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Splish, splash: Romines conducts class in the pool Autumn Gramigna Managing Editor

The aquatics center played host to Dr. Fred Romines’ Conducting II class on April 15.

The students literally “suited up” as an exercise designed to strengthen the skill of fluid movement while conducting.

“There’s a tendency for novice conductors to move in jerky motions, stop suddenly, and change directions,” said Dr. Romines, assistant professor of music, theatre, and dance.

Doing conducting gestures in the pool helps to promote fluid motion for the students.

The resistance of the water in each movement allows for more even motions between gestures.

This isn’t the only method of teaching Dr. Romines implements to help conducting students learn fluid motion. Students also participate in dance, Tai Chi, and mime exercises.

When Dr. Romines originally brought up the idea of having class in the pool, students were “apprehensive,” he said.

After participating, Sarah Woods, senior voice performance major, said she thought it was a fun and unique way of experimenting with conducting techniques.

“Definitely not what I would expect to do for conducting, but it was a great experience getting to practice conducting in the pool,” Woods said.

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Ryan Jones to represent Marywood on a global stage Erica Nealon Sports Editor

The United States of America will be represented by a Marywood athlete this summer at an international competition.

Senior soccer player Ryan Jones has been selected to the USA team for the 19th Annual World Maccabiah Games, taking place in July.The Maccabiah Games in Tel Aviv, Israel, provide sports fans with some great action and give athletes around the world the chance to learn about their Jewish heritage. The Games began in 1932 and take place every four years.This year they will be taking place July 17-30.

The idea for the Games sprouted from a 15-year-old boy, who was inspired by the Olympic Games, according to the Maccabiah Games website.The Maccabiah Games are sometimes referred to as the “Jew-

ish Olympics,” with over 7,000 athletes competing from over 50 countries around the world.

Fellow senior teammate Shane Quinn sees Jones’ opportunity as a great success for the entire team.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for him. He’s a great player and I know he’s worked extremely hard to get to this point,” Quinn said. “It’s always great exposure for the soccer program here at Marywood to have a player representing our country in an international competition.”

Jones has received plenty of recognition over his soccer career at the university, being named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Defensive Player of the Year and Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Men’s Soccer Player of the Year, both in 2012.

Jones is also the first men’s soccer player in Marywood history to be named Academic AllAmerican by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

For three seasons in a row, Jones has been selected to the NSCAA’s Mid At-

lantic Region Second Team.

Jones was selected through a tryout process with 21 other men from around the country.

While there, the athletes will not only be playing soccer, but also learning about their roots and exploring the country of Israel.

“It’s a great and rare opportunity where I get to represent my country and explore more about my Jewish heritage during my time over there,” said Jones. “I am extremely honored to be a part of such an amazing experience in both life and soccer,” Jones said.

“Being selected to represent the USA in these games will be a highlight in my soccer career.”

“Being selected to represent the USA in these games will be a highlight in my soccer career.”

*If you would like to support Ryan Jones, he is collecting donations for his trip. Visit thewoodword.org for his website address.

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Jackie Robinson movie shows students a true sports icon Evan Felser

Assistant Sports Editor

The film “42: The True Story of an American Legend” recaptures the career of Hall-of-Famer Jackie Robinson. The movie allows viewers to see what Robinson endured while breaking the color barrier in major league sports.

Some Marywood students went to the theater to see “42.” Tim Parker, a sophomore digital media major, thought it was a great movie and urges other students to see it.

“Overall the movie was entertaining and was heartwarming; it showed Robinson’s low points and high points early in his career,” Parker said.

Chadwick Boseman plays Robinson in the film, and Harrison Ford plays Branch Rickey, the president/ general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who took the gamble on Robinson.

The film shows Robinson’s success

from the beginning of his career, from farm demonstrated Robinson’s ability to rise league baseball to becoming the first Afri- above racism and to compete at a high level.

“I thought the movie was an adcan American to play in the major leagues.

Before Robinson’s career in Brook- equate display of what Robinson went lyn, he was a star athlete in four dif- through early in his career,” Garafola said.

Robinson was able to overcome racferent sports at UCLA. The film ism, due to his courage and discipline; he also shows that Robinson was didn’t allow the hatred not only an athlete, but had to effect his game. a military career as well.

He was also supHowever, “42” also porported by Rickey, trays the discrimination and and fellow Dodgers segregation in this country teammates, includin the early 20th century. ing Hall of Fame Robinson experienced baseball player Pee racism and violence Wee Reese, played when he broke the colby Lucas Black. or barrier in baseball.

A very faAnother Marymous moment wood student that during Robinsaw the movie was son’s career Victoria Garafola, is shown in an English major.

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She thought the film

The key moment was when Reese put his arm around Robinson while they were playing a game. This showed fans that color shouldn’t prevent anybody from playing the game they love.

The film shows Robinson’s impact on the sport of baseball and the ripple effect it had. Robinson’s number, 42, is now retired by every team in major league baseball. Only one current player has his number: New York Yankees’ closer Mariano Rivera, because the number wasn’t retired until 1997 (after Rivera began playing).

Since 2004, April 15 has been known as Jackie Robinson Day. Every player on a major league team wears his number to respect the player and human being that Robinson was, on and off the field.

While the movie couldn’t recapture Robinson’s whole journey in just a twohour film, it does capture his impact on society and baseball in the early 20th century.

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Year: Senior Evan Felser Assistant Sports Editor

Hometown: Phillipsburg, NJ Major: Health and Physical Education

1) When did you start playing baseball?

I started playing baseball when I was four years old. My dad was a coach so he got me into it as soon as he could.

2) Do you have any pre-game rituals before you go on the field?

Before a game I really just like to go off by myself and focus on my pre-game throwing. I also like to pray before every game.

3) What music do you listen to before each game?

Any music that is upbeat. It gives me energy before the game.

4) Who is your favorite MLB player? Why? Chipper Jones is my favorite player, even though he just retired. He played the game the right way for so many years.

5) Who is your favorite baseball team? Why? The Atlanta Braves. My entire family are fans of the team.

6) What MLB pitcher would you not want to see 60 feet in front of you?

Justin Verlander for sure, the man throws fire with a disgusting curveball. I’d have no shot.

7) What is your most memorable baseball moment?

The most memorable moment was winning the tri-county championship in high school. We beat the opposing team and went on to win the state championship in the finals.

8) How has playing baseball helped you become the person you are today?

It has made me the athlete I am today as well as brought some of my best friends into my life.

9) What is a valuable lesson that you have learned from playing baseball?

Baseball has made me more responsible, cooperative, and positive.

10) What do you plan on doing after Marywood?

I plan on getting a health and physical education job at a high school and being a baseball coach.

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