The Wood Word - March 2014

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The Tony Domiano Center has provided early child education to area children since 2000. The center is set to close at the end of the spring semester.

Tony Domiano Early Childhood Center to close at end of semester Retiring sisters reflect on the center’s impact on children, campus and community Chad Black Staff Writer Marywood is closing the Tony Domiano Center at the end of the spring semester.

Sister Marilyn Muro, the director of the program, and Sister Sarah Ann Holmes currently teach preschool and kindergarten in the Domiano Center. Both sisters are retiring after working in the program for 34 years and 19 years, respectively.

Since the program began, the sisters have taught over 1,800 children. They have taught more than one generation of students.

“We have some of the children’s children here now,” said

Holmes.

The Marywood University Board of Trustees made the decision to end the program at its winter meeting. There are no sisters to replace Sister Marilyn and Sister Sarah Ann. That, coupled with the fact that enrollment has gone down, and the center has been operating at a loss for about nine years, led to the decision to close.

The center had one of the first and only early childhood programs in the area. Now, there are many alternatives for children to attend preschool and kindergarten. Some include Saint Clare/ Saint Paul in Scranton, Saint

Mary of Mt. Carmel in Dunmore, and Our Lady of Peace in Clarks Summit all of which are still staffed by IHM sisters.

“When we first started it [the early childhood program], there were very few kindergartens, there were no preschools. So we were basically the only kindergarten and preschool in the area.

Now there are kindergartens and preschools in the Dioceses schools, in the public schools, the private schools, and charter schools… There are many options,” said Muro.

The program was founded by the IHM Congregation in 1976 and was first run by Sister Joanne

Madden. Marywood took over the program in 1980.

The program originally took place on the first floor of the IHM Center and remained there until the construction of the Tony Domiano Center in 2000.

Over the years, the sisters have provided their students with a Montessori education. They have taught the children subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, geography, music, art, and religion.

Although they are sad to retire, the sisters are also happy for everything they have accomplished in their time working with the students.

“We just really wanted to celebrate the dedication of the sisters that have worked here and the service to the children,” said Muro. “The fruits of the work of the sisters will live on in the children throughout their lives.”

With the program coming to an end, plans for the Domiano building remain unknown; however, Marywood will be reaching out to the Domiano family to discuss any future operations.

Note: The early childhood center is not in conjunction with The Fricchione Day Care Center, which will remain open.

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MARCH 2014

Moodle server change served up frustration Jaye Cannon Correspondent January’s Marywood Moodle upgrade and server change caused problems for faculty and students alike.

Although Marywood has been using Moodle since the mid2000’s, the issue arose when Marywood switched Moodle to a new server.

Particularly at the start of the semester, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) was flooded with students and faculty who needed help with a variety of problems.

Faculty had issues accessing their files on the old server. Dr. Shirley Samson, an assistant professor of psychology and counseling, experienced this first-hand.

According to Samson, faculty only are able to access files for classes that they are currently teaching.

“I don’t actually have access to the stuff I taught in the fall,” Sam-

son said.

Students like Kim Batzel, senior psychology major, had issues that have since been resolved.

She, along with other students, had problems uploading files.

“I [tried] to put attachments into the designated fields on a particular forum, it [didn’t] register,” said Batzel.

Batzel also had trouble logging into the new Moodle, not realizing that the passwords changed to the ones students use for their email. Once realizing this, Batzel said that she was glad that she no longer had to remember two passwords.

Margaret Matthias and Kevin Vogrin, instructional designers for OIT , were heavily involved with the migration. Matthias said that the number of people affected was higher than they would have liked. She estimated that possibly 25 to 30 percent of users were affected.

Vogrin said that about 80 per-

cent of the problems are now fixed, while they are still working to fix the rest of them Vogrin added that there have not been any new problems that he knows of.

As with any new system, he said, it takes some getting used to.

“Most of the issues were just a one-time thing…But once you figure that out, you’re good for the rest of the time that you’re here to use it,” Vogrin said.

The new system added many helpful features for users. For example, Lightbox Gallery will be used for uploading images and Turnitin.com is now integrated.

So professors can check a paper for plagiarism more easily.

BigBlueButton will be used for recording and uploading videos.

When students register for classes, they will automatically be enrolled in the corresponding Moodle course. Previously, students had to enroll themselves.

Matthias and Vogrin explained

that a lot of the problems came about because academic computing has integrated with the registrar’s office. Matthias said that academic computing services has never worked so closely with the registrar before and there was a lot to learn.

As for the old Moodle server, it is still being used for non-credited courses. Organizations, clubs, search committees, and internships will make use of the site, according to Vogrin.

“It’s a new system, everything is fresh. You’re not going to get everything right the first time no matter how much you Graphic Credit/ Thomas Cunningham plan,” Vogrin said.

“Once it’s smooth everybody’s going to love it,” Matthias added.

“There’s aggravation with the change, but the features are really nice.”

Social work program to lobby Harrisburg in April Jake Holzman Correspondent

A group of faculty and students from the School of Social Work and Administrative Studies will be lobbying for a bachelor’s level social work (BSW) license in Harrisburg on April 8 as part of Legislative Advocacy Day. “I believe 37 states have bachelor’s level licenses available.

Pennsylvania is not one of them,” said Dr. Kielty Turner, assistant professor and coordinator of field instruction for the BSW pro-

gram and organizer for the trip to Harrisburg.

Turner, who will be attending Legislative Advocacy Day for the fourth time, considers the event to be productive for more than just the social workers.

“It isn’t only to advocate issues for the betterment of our profession,” said Turner. “Often times, we advocate on behalf of our clients.”

Social work students seemed to echo this way of thinking as well.

“I chose social work because

I feel like the career has such a positive impact on society, and it is so rewarding,” explained Chris Grassi, a sophomore in the social work program.

Grassi said that getting the bachelor’s level licensure passed is an important step in the right direction, adding that it will allow more people to be “ready to work sooner and make a stronger force in the coming years.”

Another focal point of Legislative Advocacy Day will be license protection. Currently, social workers who have lost their licenses

in other states can still come to Pennsylvania and provide unlicensed services. Marywood will be pushing this year to have this problem corrected.

“We want the clients to get the best possible services from trained people who have the skills to really help clients,” said Turner.

One of the highlights of the Harrisburg trip is that Marywood students and faculty alike will get a chance to talk one on one with Pennsylvania state senators and representatives.

“We are each assigned to a state senator or representative and during the allotted times we get to go in and make our case to them,” Turner explained. “It really helps us understand that the people who are representatives are there to represent us.”

The bill recently passed through the Pennsylvania Senate with no opposition. It will now go to the House and will be voted on later this year.

MARCH 2014

VP for Student Life wins national award Mackenzie Warren Asst. News Editor Dr. Raymond Heath, vice president for student life, is the 2014 recipient of the Scott Goodnight Award for outstanding Performance as a Dean, awarded by the National Association of Student Personnel Administration (NASPA).

NASPA is a professional organization composed of persons who are involved in student affairs, and work in colleges and universities around the country. Heath received the award this month.

According to a press release by Marywood University, “The award is given to a senior student affairs officer who has demonstrated sustained professional service in student affairs work, highlevel competency in administrative skills, innovative response in meeting students’ varied and emerging needs, effectiveness in developing junior staff members, and leadership in community and university affairs.”

According to Heath, NASPA provides a litany of services to academic institutions. For example, they produce journals and research, and they provide professional development in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions.

They have meetings and recognize the good work being done by persons and schools in particular.

Heath has extensive experience in NASPA. He serves as vice president of Region II, and as a liaison to the National Consortium for Academics and Sports. Heath was also one of the founders of NASPA’s Small Colleges and Universities Institute.

Heath was nominated for this

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String of assaults near U of S causes concern on campus Brigid Edmunds News Editor

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Dr. Raymond Heath award by Region 2 members and colleagues. There are eight regions in the country and each region selects a recipient.

“Each of those persons’ names goes on to the national organization, where it’s reviewed by another committee of peers,” said Heath.

Paula Gethman, Heath’s executive secretary, was the first person contacted at Marywood regarding his nomination.

“I’ve been his executive secretary since 1996, and one of his primary initiatives was to develop programs/services to encourage student success and overall satisfaction with their collegiate experience,” said Gethman.

Heath said he was humbled by the award and proud to represent Marywood.

“That’s the beauty of this.

It’s acknowledgment by your peers and people who have worked with you, and in this case, I didn’t argue for a recount, but I was very pleasantly surprised,” said Heath.

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Throughout February, Marywood students received a number of timely advisories from The University of Scranton.

Over the course of three weeks, four University students as well as a non-student were stopped with an attempted assault in Scranton.

The advisories started coming in on Feb. 9, when a timely advisory was sent out to students and faculty from Chief of Campus Safety, Mike Finegan, reporting that at 2:20 a.m., a University of Scranton student was stopped at knife point at the corner of Vine Street and Taylor Avenue.

The next advisory came on Feb. 16, when a male student reported being mugged by a large male on Mulberry

Street.

According to Stan Zygmunt, director of news and media relations director for the University of Scranton, the Mulberry street incident was a false report.

The next advisory came the following day, Feb. 17, when a female University student reported being grabbed by a male and pushed up against a building.

The last advisory was sent on Feb. 22 when a group of two students and one non-student was stopped by two men with hand guns. According to the advisory, once university police showed up, the suspects fled down Taylor Avenue.

Zygmunt explained that the university sends out advisories when situations create a potential threat to students and faculty. “[We] send [the advisories] out automatically to Marywood from the University,” Zygmunt said.

According to Finegan, the Uni-

versity of Scranton has always sent advisories to Marywood. “[We have] a good working relationship with them,” Finegan explained.

Because some Marywood students live close to the University of Scranton, as soon as an advisory comes in from the University of Scranton, Finegan forwards them to students as well as faculty and staff.

Finegan also said that this was an increase of activity in the past month. He said that much of the activity usually happens over the course of a year, not just a month. “[It’s been] a bad couple of weeks,” Finegan explained. He said the University’s director of Public Safety always does a “good job getting the word out in a timely manner.”

Finegan reminded students and faculty to walk in groups, avoid secluded areas, and always be safe.

Thefts prompt tighter security in PAC

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MARCH 2014

MARCH 2014 OPINION

Our Opinion

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Wood Word supports Aquinas battle for free press The Wood Word Editorial Board Journalists have a responsibility to provide fair, truthful, and unbiased information to their audience--so says the Society for Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics.

In order to do so, journalists must delve into a story, gathering news and information that emphasizes the facts and separates them from opinions.

One of the most critical means of collecting facts and information is talking with sources. What is a journalist to do when he or she is denied access to the sources that are so crucial in the development of a news story?

This is the question that Christina Scully and Colleen Day of The Aquinas, the University of Scranton’s student newspaper, recently asked in editorials they

published last month.

Editors at The Aquinas said that they consistently have been denied access to campus sources. They asked their audience in an editorial published on Feb. 20 if they were aware that Aquinas reporters “cannot speak to University employees without the consent of the University’s public relations team.”

Also according to Aquinas editors, the University’s Student Affairs office manages The Aquinas’ budget; as a result, articles that reflect poorly on the University often are denied publication, they said.

The Times-Tribune even picked up the story. In an article by Rebekah Brown published on Feb. 28, Melissa Melewsky, a media law attorney of the Pennsylvania News Media Association, stressed the importance of disallowing access to sources.

“If they are truly trying to train journalists, they are discouraging journalism by limiting access to sources,” she was quoted as saying in the article. “That kind of heavy-handed control of what should be a free process, an uninhibited process, is a disadvantage to the journalism program they’re trying to run at that school.”

Editors at The Wood Word can relate to the experiences of the editors at The Aquinas.

We often experience a number of obstacles when trying to report news on our campus. Though we are rarely outright denied access to sources, we instead are given the runaround; we are forced to wait days or weeks for responses to interview requests, we are given information off the record, and sometimes we are completely ignored.

When this happens, not only

are we unable to provide important news to our campus audience, but also we are being denied the experience we need to prepare for our field of study.

Administrators at the University of Scranton, Marywood University, and every college, public or private, have a responsibility to help students succeed both now and in the future. For student journalists, this means access to administrative sources in a timely and supportive manner.

Such access allows student journalists to provide timely, accurate news to their audiences while building the experience they need to serve citizens as professional journalists.

To the editors at The Aquinas, we understand your struggle, and we support you. Keep fighting the good fight. We plan to do the same.

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Class of 2015 Industrial organizational psychology major “My spring ritual is basically me cleaning. I clean my room, my car, and organize my things. I do it every spring because it’s my way of getting my life together after avoiding cleaning and chores during the winter.”

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“My spring ritual consists of catching up on “Smackdown” and “Raw.” I get caught up on wrestling because the Pay-per view Wrestlemania is in the spring and I watch it with my son.”

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Should children have cellphones?

He said: Keep children disconnected from cellphones

Vincent Schultz Opinion Editor Although there is no legal limit, children should be denied access to cellphones for numerous reasons.

According to a study published in “Computers in Human Behavior,” cellphone use is linked to lower grades, anxiety, and depression.

A survey of 356 undergraduate students from a random university revealed that individuals who used their cellular devices 150

minutes or fewer a day had an average GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Those who use cellphones more than this time frame have an average GPA of 2.8 and lower.

As for those who use their cellphones more than 300 minutes per day, the previous study showed that these individuals struggle to distinguish connections in the real world. If these young adult users face social anxiety and depression as a result of cell phone use, what would a younger child face?

Outside of academic concerns, safety is a key reason why children should not be given cellphones.

Cyber bullying is a major occurrence throughout the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control, 4,400 chil-

dren a year commit suicide due to bullying. For each death, there are another 100 suicide attempts as well. Giving children access to the cell phones gives them the opportunity to bully or be bullied themselves.

Another major concern that affects not only children is the idea of “sexting.” Through the sending or exchanging of nude images, children and teens are at risk of exposing themselves and others to potential sexual predators.

According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy, 29 percent of teens think that sexting is a normal occurrence that results in dating or sex.

Moreover, 22 percent of teen girls and 20 percent of teen boys have sent nude images of them-

selves through the internet or cellphones. In result, one in six kids ages 12 to 17 have received sexually explicit texts and photos over the phone, according to CNN. Of course, one major reason parents wish their children have phones is regarding safety. According to Amber Alert, a child safety program, roughly 700,000 children go missing annually.

Parents believe that by arming their children with cellphones, they can help prevent such occurrences. Though this may be true in some cases, in actuality, they are objecting them to numerous other risks.

Rather than giving children access to cell phones, children should be educated about the importance of curfews and safety.

She said: Cell phones keep children in contact with parents

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Although it seems children and teenagers cannot lift their faces from the glowing display of a cell phone, these devices are essential for today’s society.

Children and teenagers have working parents with busy schedules, and parents need to keep in contact with their children.

When was the last time you saw a working payphone? Through cell

phones, users are able to stay in touch and aware of each other’s whereabouts.

Younger children can use a cell phone for emergency purposes.

Whether the child has medical needs or is lost, he or she has access to instant communication with a parental figure. By simply carrying a cell phone, children can avoid many safety conflicts.

Smartphone applications are now equipping children and parents with tools to stay better connected and more safe. Mobile Kids, an application that connects both the child’s and parent’s cell phone, includes monitoring tools such as statistics on data usage or the contacts in a child’s phone. The app also includes an SOS button in case of

emergencies and GPS location services.

Eric Lichtblau of The New York Times reported that New York state police, along with several other state authorities have used GPS tracking capabilities to know the whereabouts of cell phone owners. If a child were missing or kidnapped, authorities are able to find them.

Cell phones not only supply a sense of security, but they also are an educational tool for children and teenagers. For teenage students, Internet access is essential for educational purposes.

Some low-income families do not have access to Internet at home, so these children can rely on a cell phone for information.

Also, teenagers can use refer-

ence and educational applications such as a simple dictionary or calculator. Another interesting tool is the L2 Classroom, where students send text messages to a database, and their messages are displayed on an online forum.

Teachers are using these apps to provoke discussion among students through a device students are accustom to and comfortable with.

Even though parents are weary giving their son or daughter a cell phone at a young age, these are essential tools for safety and communication, and they can even benefit in the child’s education.

MARCH 2014

Soylent: The future of food?

Vincent Schultz Opinion Editor If there’s one thing I hate more than anything, it’s eating. From having to choose what to eat, to getting the food, to swallowing and digesting the meal; eating is an entirely too lengthy process that I could do without.

Don’t worry, I’m just kidding.

However, Rob Rhinehart, a software engineer from Atlanta Georgia isn’t.

Seeing consumption as one’s need to keep the body functioning, Rhinehart invented a mixture deemed Soylent, which provides all the necessary nutrients required to stay healthy.

Through physiological chemistry textbooks, Rhinehart began experimenting with powdered substances the body needed like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and carbohydrates. For other essential components, Rhinehart had to be more creative.

In an article in Vice magazine, Rhinehart was quoted as saying: “For the fat, I just use olive oil and add fish oil. The carbs are an oligosaccharide, which is like sugar, but the molecules are longer, meaning it takes longer to metabolize and gives you a steady flow of energy for a longer period of time.”

After the mixture was completed, Rhinehart simply added water and was ready to test the final product.

“I was a little worried it was going to kill me, but decided it was for science and quickly downed the whole thing,” said Rhinehart.

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MARCH 2014

Magistro first Marywood student to spend semester in China Autumn Granza Community Editor Mike Magistro will be the first Marywood student to spend an entire semester studying abroad in China.

Magistro, a junior Asian studies major, will be participating in an open exchange program between Marywood and Southwestern University, in Chongqing, China.

Magistro took an experimental Mandarin class online in high school, where he says he “fell in love with the language and the culture through the exposure of the course.” It was this experience that prompted him to create an ad-hoc Asian studies major in the fall of 2012 at Marywood.

Magistro was able to create his ad-hoc major through the consortium program between Marywood and the University of Scranton. The program allows full-time undergraduate students at Marywood to take up to six credits a year at the University of Scranton and vice-versa.

Magistro took full advantage of the consortium program as a means to create the Asian studies major.

“I created a major that utilized the Chinese language classes from the U of S and combined them with ‘culture’ classes, such as religion, philosophy, history, etc. from Marywood,” he said.

Magistro decided to go to China as a way to immerse himself in the language and culture. He plans to utilize this opportunity to gain the experience he will need to achieve his goals, as he hopes to relocate to New York City after he graduates in order to pursue a career in translation and interpretation.

While at Southwestern Univer-

sity, Magistro will take 15 credits, including two language courses, Chinese history, Chinese calligraphy, and translation of Chinese literature.

Marywood is involved directly with approximately 24 institutions in about 10 different countries. However, students have access to institutions in more than 100 countries through third party programs.

According to Nancy Maloney, assistant director for international affairs, not all Marywood students who choose to study abroad are involved in a direct exchange program such as Magistro. Some of the international programs are administered through a third party program such as the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and Centers for Academic Programs Abroad (CAPA). These programs allow more options to students than the ones that Marywood has agreements with directly. “[The program Magistro is enrolled in] is different in that, this will be ... an internal program.

It will be a direct exchange with Southwest. The idea would be that he will go over there and we would have a student from Southwest University come over to Marywood,” said Maloney.

In addition to studying in China this upcoming fall, Magistro plans to study in Spain this summer. He has been exposed to Spanish for about nine years and considers himself to be mostly fluent in the language.

According to Magistro, he is very eager for this new journey.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be exposed to a culture that appears to be completely alien to ours. While I cannot specify any particular aspect of the culture that excites me most,

all I can say is that I’m ready to see it all,” said Magistro.

Maloney said she also considers this exchange to be great for Marywood.

“This is wonderful that we have a student from Marywood going, because that’s usually what the problem is. We’ll have students from China and Korea, for example, that want to come here, but we don’t have students that want to go there,” she said.

Marywood students interested in studying abroad need to have at least a 2.75 GPA and meet any other requirements that the school they are interested in may have. Students looking for more information can visit the International Affairs office at Marywood. edu/studyabroad or the Liberal Arts Center, room 220.

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Mike Magistro studies Chinese outside of the library. He is the first Marywood student to spend a semester in China.

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Women’s Studies program offers essay contest Satara Dickey Assistant Community Editor

In recognition of the work taking place on Marywood’s campus regarding women and gender, the women’s study minor created the Women’s Study Writing and Creative Work Award.

Students were encouraged to submit whatever kind of work they felt most comfortable with.

Acceptable entries included film, artwork, written entries, or any other work a student chose to produce that related to or commented on women and gender in the world.

“We have some fantastic work being produced and we wanted to increase the

visibility of that perspective and encourage more students to explore these issues in their own work,” said Dr. Samantha Christiansen, assistant professor of history.

Deadline for contest submission was March 15. All submissions and entries are currently being judged.

The winner will be announced and awarded on March 27 at the women’s history month “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment” reception.

The winner will receive an award of $100.

New women’s studies director plans to reenergize program Brigid Edmunds News Editor Dr. Samantha Christiansen, assistant professor of social science, took over the women’s studies program this semester.

The program, which offers only a minor, was started in the 1990s by Sister Margret Gannon and was most recently headed

by Dr. Erin Sadlack, associate professor of English.

Christiansen said she hopes she can bring new life to the program. With other courses and teachers talking about gender issues in their classes, Christiansen wants to help “bridge everything together.”

She explained that there are a number of majors that pair well with a women’s studies minor, including social sciences and English.

“There is actually a lot of work being done on campus by both students and faculty regarding women’s issues,” Christiansen said.

On a practical level, courses in the minor examine issues throughout history and those that still go on today. According to Christiansen, a women’s studies minor would work well with multiple majors.

Christiansen said she wants to start to

build exposure for the program. In March, an essay contest will highlight women’s studies and issues. Also, there will be a play on the life of Mother Jones, who was a labor activist in the United States, and, according to Christiansen, was active in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area. The entire campus will be invited to this event and Christiansen said she hopes it is an opportunity to hear from the students.

“Any community that is focused on empowerment and equality should have the voice of the campus very present in its nature,” Christiansen said.

Some students have also come up with the idea of starting a feminist club on campus to “reclaim the idea of feminism.”

While the minor’s numbers are small now, fewer than, Christiansen said she has already seen interest from students and hopes this will help the minor continue to grow in the future.

“It’s a growing minor, and I think it’s going to grow even more as we start to build more of a community on campus,” Christiansen said.

Sophomore communication arts major, Brandon Melo, has been a women’s studies minor since last semester. After taking

a course last year on Gender in Asia, Melo picked up the minor. “It was always something I’ve been passionate about,” Melo explained. Melo also said he wanted to get more involved with gender issues and inequalities.

Senior English major, Marnie Azzarelli, also found a women’s studies minor to be beneficial. Azzarelli said as a sophomore, she tried to find a minor to compliment her major. After taking a course called Victorian Women Writers, Azzarelli said that she became intrigued with the program.

“Not only did I want to learn more about the history of feminism, and the fight for the freedoms that I know I take advantage of today, but I also really wanted to know why we need feminism now, and what I can do to promote the equality that we strive for,” Azzarelli said.

Christiansen encouraged students to come to her with any ideas or questions about the minor. She explained that she is open to the discussion of the minor with any student.

“I think it’s going to be a really exciting resurgence,” Christiansen said.

Presidents Mother M. Germaine O’Neill, IHM, A.M. : 1915-1919 Wrote Marywood College’s first catalog. The college welcomed its first class in September 1915.

Mother M. Casimir Murray, IHM, A.B.: 1919-1929 Marywood College earned charter membership in the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Enrollment reached 500 near the end of her term as president.

Mother Mary William Craig, IHM, A.B.: 1929-1931 Oversaw the completion of Mother M. Casimir Murray’s project, O’Rielly Hall which is now known as Regina Hall.

Mother M. Josepha Hurley, IHM, M.A.: 1931-1940 During her time as president, the Rotunda’s interior was completed, a project which was delayed since 1924.

Mother M. Marcella Gill, IHM, M.A.: 1940-1943 Made a significant change at the end of her term, which resulted in no longer having the Mother Superior of the Congregation and College President as one position.

Sr. Margaret Gannon leaves legacy Autumn Granza Community Editor After 47 years, Sr. Margaret Gannon, I.H.M., Ph.D., will retire on May 31. Sr. Margaret, professor of history, has been an influential woman throughout her years at Marywood.

One task in particular that she holds dear to her heart is the education of women. Sr. Margaret began the women’s studies minor in the early 1990s.

“I think that in schools that put such a focus on the individual, women have often been neglected as the individuals,” said Sr. Margaret. “We had the courses; we just had to put them together.”

The courses that were then put together to form the women studies minor included: a women in America course taught by Dr. Kathleen Munley, professor of history, and two courses about women in the developing world, taught by Sr. Margaret.

There are also courses about women in the English, philosophy, and religious studies departments. “It was just a matter of putting them together,” said Sr. Margaret.

These classes would make up the 18 credits needed for a minor and look at women in many different perspectives.

Sr. Margaret remained the director of the women’s studies minor until 2005 when Dr. Erin Sadlack, associate professor of English took over.

Starting this year, the women’s studies minor is now run by Dr. Samantha Christiansen, assistant professor of social science. Since then, a women in Asia course has started.

“I’ve been at Marywood for a year,” said Christiansen. “The moment I met Sr. Margaret Gannon, I can feel her commitment

to women’s studies… It is inspiring at a personal and academic level.”

Senior history major, Yeslene Dijol, agreed, saying that Sr. Margaret has greatly influenced her.

"She's like a pistol... She is always doing something and she has so much knowledge and presents it in a way that you can understand," she said.

Sr. Margaret said she is ready to retire and added that the department is in good hands.

“We have a great department and a lot of new faculty… And they are great and it’s time for them to get a shot because they have good things to offer.”

Sr. Margaret also has other tasks she wishes to accomplish. “I have other boots to put on," she said.

One task is working on a project that involves developing and hosting an orientation for refugees in our area. The refugees are from Somalia, Sudan, The Congo, Iraq, and Bhutan. The orientation will help the refugees get what they need, get a job, get kids in school, and find out where the library and hospital are.

Another project that Sr. Margaret will be continuing involves working with African Sisters. Marywood has a program called the African Sisters Education Collaborative. The goal is to provide education to the Sisters in Africa.

There are three programs within the African Sisters Education Collaborative. The first is The Sisters Leadership Development Initiative, which is designed to train the sisters in leadership skills such as: project management, agendas, finances, and fundraising. The second program, Higher Education for Sisters in Africa, is designed to ensure higher education for the sisters, which will result in a bach-

elor’s degree. The third program is Bigwa School, which is a secondary school in Tanzania for religious women who have not received a high school diploma.

Through the African Sisters Education Collaborative, Marywood provides half of the degree online. Arrangements are made with Catholic universities in each of the nine countries to accept the sisters as juniors, if they do well.

This is a big step since in Africa it is almost impossible to get into college explained Sr. Margaret.

“That will mean everything for the women of Africa,” she said. “The sisters tend to educate women and if we can get the women of Africa educated and empowered then it would mean a lot to the whole Continent of Africa.”

The women’s studies minor is very intercultural. Sr. Margaret hopes that the women’s studies program keeps believing that they are in the process of educating all of the people at Marywood and not just the students who decide to minor.

“The women’s movement in the United States is very much white middle class,” said Sr. Margaret . “It took a long time for people to recognize that African American women and Latino women had things to bring to this too and they are the salvation of the women’s movement… There is much to be done and much to be learned and that is also true of women worldwide, they have so much to share with us.”

Retiring will not stop Sr. Margaret from helping women.

“Women studies courses have been my favorite courses to teach,” said Sr. Margaret. “And I think that we have great models of women on this campus that embodies all the things that men would appreciate and women would emulate.”

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Sister Sylvia Morgan: 1943-1949, IHM, Ph.D.: Under her presidency she oversaw the redesign of the official Marywood seal, which is still used today.

Sister Eugenia Kealy IHM, Ph.D.: 1949-1961, Initiated Marywood’s first fund drive with a goal of $2 million and four new buildings.

Sister M. St. Mary Orr, IHM, Ph.D., : 1961-1970 During her presidency three buildings were constructed: Madonna Hall, Emmanuel Hall, and Nazareth Hall.

Sister Coleman Nee, IHM, M.A., M.S.: 1970-1988 As president, she guided the Marywood community through the tragic fire that destroyed The Motherhouse on February 22, 1971.

Sister Mary Reap, IHM, Ph.D.: 1988-2007 During her tenure, Marywood achieved full co-educational status and transitioned from college to university status in 1997. She is Marywood’s longest serving president.

Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D. 2007-present Launched A Bold Heart: the Centennial Campaign for Marywood University.

The $75 million project is in support of the Learning Commons, growing Marywood’s endowment and the funding of key capital projects.

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Austin Fernandez Year: Sophmore Hometown: East Hanover, NJ Major: Nutrition and Dietetics

Satara Dickey Assistant Community Editor Q: What is “A Place at the Table” about?

A: “A Place at the Table” is a documentary bringing the audience up close and personal with hunger in the United States and its economic, social and cultural implications.

It challenges its audience to try to be advocates for change for the reformation of hunger policies.

Q: How and why did you get involved showing “A Place at the Table” at Marywood?

A: The Northeast Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and The Student Academy at Marywood are working together to show the film and raise awareness about hunger and the policies that try to aid hunger. It is a great opportunity to educate the Scranton

community about America’s hunger issues and about ways they can help close to home.

We also want to inform people that the current programs in place in the United States are not enough and that people have to rely on non-government programs to survive.

One of the big questions we want to bring to people’s attention is: Is food a privilege or a human right?

Q: What are some things students can do to help with the issue of hunger locally?

A: Volunteering at local food pantries and working with Campus Ministry during food drives are great ways to help with hunger in the Scranton community and will help students realize the impact of hunger in the area.

To read the full interview, head to www.thewoodword.org

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Oral history project captures alums Marywood memories Autumn Granza Community Editor With the centennial approaching, members of the Marywood community are working on projects that showcase Marywood’s history. One project in particular is seeking Marywood alumni participation.

The project, Memories of Marywood, will be an oral history of Marywood. Marywood alumni will be asked to call a special telephone number where they can then record one of their Marywood memories.

The project is a combined effort between the social sciences department and the office of alumni engagement. Dr. Kathleen Munley, professor of history and Leon John, associate director of alumni engagement, wrote a proposal for a centennial grant. These grants provide up to $2,500 for projects related to the centennial. Marty O’Connor, telecommunications manager, also assisted in the preparation for this project.

Sr. Anne, whose office offers the grants, approved the “Memories of Marywood” proposal last November.

Munley and John then formed a committee, whose members also include Ann Montoro Williams, director of alumni engagement; Sherry Frable, public relations coordinator; Sara Woolsey, network support technician; Denise Maurer, social sciences department secretary; and Yeslene Dijol, senior history major..

Phase one of the project is reserved for alumni. Their voices will be recorded via telephone.

Phone lines for the project opened on March 1.

When an alumnus calls, there

will be a voice recording instructing them to agree that they will be recorded and will then have a few minutes to say their memory.

The student spearheading the project is Dijol. Dijol will be in charge of checking the memories that come in and taking the recordings and storing them on a hard drive for future use.

“I think this is great,” said Dijol. “There are so many alumni all over the place, so the hotline to share a memory is perfect.”

Dr. Munley, professor of history, hopes that a second phase will take off and involve administration, faculty, and staff.

“I thought it would be nice if alumni would call in and briefly record their memories,” said Munley. “I am an alumnus and throughout the years, Marywood has changed and grown, and there are things that aren’t here today that were here in the past that were very nice. I would think that some alumni would like to call and say, ‘I remember when…”

Dijol will also attend alumni events with a digital recorder. to record alumni stories.

Dijol said, “The memories I’ve heard at the alumni events have been all really personal experiences...One in particular was a man who met his wife here and got to marry her on campus. It doesn’t have to always be about sports or classrooms... It’s like a spiritual experience.”

Once Dijol graduates, Munley said she hopes to bring another public history minor on board.

“I am looking forward to alumni calling in with their comments. I think the end result will be a very interesting history of the years of Marywood University,” said Munley.

The recordings will be available

to the public when the project is complete. The project will be in Marywood’s archives and Munley said she hopes to eventually house it in the new Learning Commons. As of right now, she said there is no official date as to when the project will be ready for the public.

“This project allows us to collect the memories from generations of alumni through their own voices ensuring their memories will never be forgotten,” said Woolsey.

Alumni interested in participating can call 1-800-338-4207 or (570) 348-6258. For more information visit, http://100.marywood.edu/memories

Club Spotlight Marywood’s Step team utilizes traditional dance but adds a modern twist Marywood’s Step Team offers a fun and unique experience as it brings a different type of dancing to the campus.

Stepping is a type of dance where the body is used as an instrument to create rhythms and sounds through a combination of footsteps and claps.

To read the full article, log on to www.thewoodword.org

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“A Little Night Music” a story of love and silliness Marywood theater department to deliver two performances this weekend Brynna Tebbe Staff Writer Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department is presenting “A Little Night Music” on March 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts.

The musical by Stephen Sondheim is based on “Smiles of a Summer Night,” a film by Ingmar Bergman. Hugh Wheeler created the original book and script used for “A Little Night Music.” The story of the performance is based on love.

There are two pairs of lovers, (Anne Egerman and Henrik Egerman: Fredrik Egerman and Desiree Armfeldt), who end up falling for other people. The pairs separate and get romantically involved with different characters.

Maura Malloy, director and choreographer of the show, said the play was selected for its style, and that it allows for a showcase of vocals. “I liken it to a Shakespeare play. I find it very Shakespearean and Chekhovian at the same time. There are lots of layers to it,” she said. “Vocally it’s a stunning show.”

The show’s complex story line made auditions difficult. The actors and actresses had to have chemistry with one another. They also had to have vocal skills.

According to sophomore theater major Nicholas Grevera, those two components are the most important for the success of the show.

“The acting in the show is driven with the songs,” he said. “[The show] is very emotional and action fed. You have to make those words count, while hitting the

Photo courtesy of Judith Snyder

From left, Robert Lozada, Torey Mengoni, and Dane Bower star in Stephen Sondheim’s, “A Little Night Music.” notes.”

Producer and actress, Dr. Paulette Merchel said the show is

complex. “There’s meat to the concept. There’s meat to the script, and that’s what Sond-

heim’s all about.”

Freshmen foundation art students to showcase work Chanya Rice Correspondent The freshmen foundation art students will be hosting an art show at the end of April in the Insalaco Arts Center for Studio Arts.

The Foundation Art Show will run from April 28 through May 9 in the Kresge Gallery Professor Peter Hoffer, director of the Foundation Art Show, said this show will have a variety of art ranging in different forms.

“We want drawings, paintings and sculptures. We could have photography and advertising

graphics and illustrations,” he said. “We like a cross-section of work represented.”

Hoffer added that the art show is competitive. Professors of the foundation art courses have to be highly selective when choosing the art for the show.

“A lot of the work gets into the show, but not all of it makes the final cut,” said Hoffer.

Hoffer said that the nature of the art show encourages the young artists to be competitive, which will help them as they pursue careers in the competitive field.

“It allows them to have a measure to show where they stand and how they’re doing,” he said.

“It allows the incoming students to get a better sense of where the bar is set.”

Tyler Fitchet, a freshman art major who is involved with the show, said it has helped the artists to learn how to work the behind the scenes aspect of a show.

“What we do is we talk about how we can promote it, how we should hang things, like what looks good together. [We focus] more on the behind the scenes and figuring out stuff,” said

Fitchet.

There are plenty of decisions that happen all around the art show, but according to Hoffer, the professors have the most important job: figuring out what to select for the art show.

Each foundation art professor selects student works. Then, the students fill out a pre-approval form to have their work considered for the exhibit. The faculty then gathers together with a panel of judges to choose the works that will be on display for the show.

Hoffer said the art show is a

great motivator for the young artists.

“Each year, we have found that the quality is going up,” he said.

“It keeps getting better.”

What’s the scoop?

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New acappella group forms on campus Irene Torresani Correspondent At the beginning of the current spring semester, Marywood students formed an acapella group.

Cody Messersmith, a freshman music major, came up with the idea to start the acappella ensemble in December of last year. Together, Messersmith and Jessica Velardi, a sophomore voice major, held auditions in the beginning of January that attracted more than 30 people.

Following the audition process, 12 people were chosen to join the group.

“We were looking for strong voices [and] people that were confident in themselves,” says Velardi.

The ensemble consists of two sopranos, three altos, two tenors, and two bases. Half of the people in the group are music majors, and the other half had previous

musical experience.

The group will perform contemporary music. Some of their inspiration comes from the famous acappella group Penatonix.

Preparing a piece takes a lot of time and energy, but it is extremely satisfying once learned and completed, said Messersmith.

Though working on acappella music can be difficult at times, it is also an opportunity of growth both musical and personal. “There’s a great amount of comaraderie when you’re in a group like that,” siad James Philips, a sophomore biology major and member of the group.

Messersmith refered to the acappella ensemble as a “great bonding experience.” There is a mutual trust shared by the members of the group that allows everyone to work as hard as they can to make the ensemble successful, added Velardi.

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Upcoming Events

Through March 23- Recent Acquisitions Exhibit, at Mahady Gallery, Marywood University.

“300: Rise of an Empire” has a ton of style, but little story Vincent Schultz Opinion Editor Eight years ago, audiences were first introduced to King Leonidas and the brave 300.

Against monumental odds, the Spartan king and his personal guard took a stand against Xerxes and the Persian army. “300” was a bloody, action-packed story with a ton of style, but how would the series fair in 2014?

Released March 7, “300: Rise of an Empire” was directed by Noam Murro and stars Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, and Rodrigo Santoro. Zack Snyder, director of the original “300,” remained

in the project both as writer and producer.

The movie tells the story of Greek general Themistokles (Stapleton) as he leads the charge against the Persian forces led by Xerxes (Santoro) and Artemisia (Green).

The film begins with a brief narrative from Queen Gorgo, Leonidas’s wife from the original film, before viewers are immediately thrown into a battle led by Themistokles. As armies collide in a bloody, gory skirmish, it is apparent that the film holds the same stylish technique as its predecessor.

On the other hand, outside of the visually pleasing battles and choreography, “300: Rise of an Empire” misses the mark.

One of the biggest downfalls of “300: Rise of an Empire” is the confusing timeline. The film takes place before, during, and after the events of the original film, as it jumps through time without warning.

Though I was able to follow the plot, for those who have not seen the film since its release, or at all for that matter, the story may be slightly confusing.

Beyond the sporadic plot, this method of storytelling felt rushed

and under developed, as the movie runs at only 102 minutes.

Although “300: Rise of an Empire” is entertaining and fun, it lacks the same intensity that Leonidas and his 300 Spartans brought to audiences in 2006.

The characters are underdeveloped, the plot is not as compelling, and though the film has its moments, by the third act the story has lost most of its steam.

I’m giving “300: Rise of an Empire” 2.5/5 kernels.

Marywood dance team prepares for annual show Amanda Thornley Correspondent The Marywood Dance Team will put on their spring show in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts on March 29 and 30 to showcase all styles of dance.

Each semester, the dance team provides a show with a different theme. This year’s spring show was entitled, “A Dream, A Wish” and featured music from Disney movies and television shows.

Dance team coach and Marywood graduate Rachel Baldini explained that the girls have worked extremely hard and that

the learning process is fast.

“This show was started in January. We practice three times a week and they usually learn a dance a night,” she said.

Baldini added that all the girls have a chance to choreograph a dance of their choice and teach it to the team. They also have a choice on what dances they want to be in.

“Some love ballet, so they’ll participate in ballet. Some love hip hop, so they’re in the hip hop routine,” Baldini continued.

All of the dancers were included in two group numbers.

“We try to bring it all together in the beginning and end of the show.” Baldini said.

Katie Chowanec, a senior child studies major at Marywood, said that the team is close, like a “little family.” She said despite the many hours of practice, she loves the feeling of performing.

“It’s exciting. You get to show off your personality in a different state, an art. It’s sassy and fun,” she said.

Since there are so many backgrounds on the team, there was a wide range of dances that are performed at the show. From ballet and lyrical to kick-line and African jazz, the dance team does not fail in showing a diverse mix of dance.

Tickets were $3 for students and $5 for adults. Baldini said

the dance team uses the money for several things, including lighting, costumes, sound, and videotaping the show. However, they also use the money for community service.

“We do a lot of community service, so whatever we have left over we use to put on an Easter egg hunt for the Friends of the Poor,” Baldini said.

You can also see the dance team perform at the men’s and women’s home basketball games during half time. The schedule of games is posted at http://marywoodpacers.com/.

Through March 23- Friends of Scranton Public Library Book Sale, in Library Express located in the Steamtown Mall. During regular business hours.

March 21 to March 22- “A Little Night Music,”. 7:30 p.m., at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts, Marywood University.

March 22- Saturday Cartoon, 10:00 a.m to noon. In the Fire Place Lounge, Marywood University. Free breakfast and favorite childhood cartoons.

March 22- Up & Coming Comedy Series, 8:00 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.

March 22- Keystone UNICO Indoor Flea Market and Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Villa Maria II in Scranton.

March 22 to May 3- Ever Changing Light: Recent Landscape Paintings by Collier B. Parker, Suraci Gallery, Marywood University.

March 28- “Shrek the Musical” 7:00 p.m., West Scranton H.S., Scranton.

March 29- MU Scavenger Hunt, 8:00 p.m. Fireplace Lounge Marywood University. No pre-registration.

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College football players: Student-athletes or university employees?

Autumn Gramigna Managing Editor

A group of Northwestern football players, led by quarterback Kain Colter, filed a petition at the end of January with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Chicago. The petition asks the NLRB to recognize college athletes as university employees, which would form the first union for college athletes in U.S. history.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, marked the end of the week-long hearing before an officer of the NLRB. The football team is trying to be recognized as a union in an effort to gain new rights. These new rights include financial coverage for sports-related medical expenses and a fair trial before a coach could strip a player of his scholar-

ship for a rules violation.

The main argument between the Northwestern football players and Northwestern University officials trying to stop the team from unionizing is which comes first: football or academics?

The players want to be considered employees of the university because of the harsh demands placed upon the student athletes. During the hearing, Colter stated “training camp before the season requires 50 to 60 hours per week and 14-hour days, on occasion. The in-season commitment is 40 to 50 hours each week.”

Colter also admitted to dropping his pre-med courses, and his dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, for a less-de-

manding major in order to focus primarily on football.

The student-athletes receive compensation in the form of an athletic scholarship, valued by Northwestern at $76,000 per year. The scholarship can be revoked year to year in some cases, argued Colter, “so there is a quid pro quo to deliver on the football field.”

Northwestern University is sticking by their original stance that student-athletes are students before they are athletes. In a statement released by Northwestern University, Jim Phillips, Northwestern’s director of athletics, said “Northwestern believes that our student-athletes are not employees and collective bargaining is therefore not the

of play in the fall season–15 days of practice and one game. After the 16-day period, the team could not play again until January, when they started preparing for the 2014 season.

The team met for conditioning at 6 a.m. for two weeks. According to Zack Klein, junior business major and third baseman, the conditioning consisted of running and agility drills.

“The conditioning focuses on the whole body and getting in inseason shape,” said Klein.

Sophomore utility player Daniel Hull said that after conditioning, the team got into doing baseball work, such as fielding and batting. The pitchers began throwing pitches, too.

Last year, Hull received the Colonial States Athletic Conference Honorable Mention award.

“The award was more pleasing to my parents than it was to me,”

said Hull. “I’m not big on my own achievements, but it felt good. I’ll do anything for my team.”

His advice to his younger and newer teammates this season is to not be nervous because they are playing a game they have been playing for years.

“Play for the love of the game,” he said.

According to Coach Davis, the team’s goals this season is to become a playoff team in the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championship.

The team’s hard work comes from their desire to achieve their goals. Klein said if he can choose one word to describe Marywood baseball it would be competitive.

“The whole team likes to play hard and when we all come together, our competitive nature comes out,” said Klein.

appropriate method to address these concerns. However, we agree that the health and academic issues being raised by our student-athletes and others are important ones that deserve further consideration.”

Dr. Mary Jo Gunning, director of athletics and recreation at Marywood University, is siding with the Northwestern University philosophy and is adamantly opposed to student-athletes unionizing.

“I’m a strong believer in why they’re called student-athletes.

They are students first and athletes second. Being an athlete in a collegiate setting is a privilege, not a given,” she said.

Gunning also stressed the importance of ownership on behalf of the institution. “We must re-

member as administrators the priority is the student-athlete and helping the student-athlete to maintain a balance between academics, athletics, and a social life,” said Gunning.

Scott Dalgliesh, head men’s lacrosse coach, had mixed feelings about student-athletes looking to unionize.

“On the one hand, many student-athletes are bringing schools profits because of their athletic performances. On the other hand, the fact they don’t get paid keeps athletics a little more pure,” Dalgliesh said.

The testimony from Northwestern will be forwarded to the regional director of the NLRB, who is expected to rule within 30 days.

Baseball team pacing for upcoming spring season George Gera Correspondent

The Marywood baseball team is not letting the harsh winter weather hold them back from preparing for the upcoming season.

While most Marywood students were on spring break, the Pacers were in Florida playing their first four games of the season.

The players spent most of their time at the baseball field, but they also spent time together as a team, while in Florida.

According to Head Coach Jerry Davis, the trip is a good opportunity to unite new and old members of the team. “The Florida trip allows the team to come together and creates team unity,” said Davis.

The baseball team began conditioning last fall, but only for a short time. According to NCAA rules, teams are allowed 16 days

Upcoming Home Baseball Games Come support the Pacers for home games at the baseball field located behind The Woodlands Residences.

March 22 at 12 p.m., 3 p.m. double header Marywood Pacers vs. Keystone Giants March 28 at 3 p.m.

Marywood Pacers vs. Cairn Highlanders March 30 at 1 p.m., 3:00 p.m. double header Marywood Pacers vs. City College of New York Beavers April 2 at 4:00 p.m.

Marywood Pacers vs. Kings Monarchs April 4 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. double header Marywood Pacers vs. Centenary Cyclones

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Track team amped for its first meet

Evan Felser Sports Editor

Brandon Terlizzi Major : Marketing Year : 2015 Hometown: Ocean City, MD

1. When did you start playing lacrosse?

I started playing lacrosse when I was in fifth grade, so since I was 10 years old. I have loved the sport ever since.

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

When we walk down from the Athletic Center to the field before the game begins, we walk in two lines as a team. It always gets me pumped up.

3. What music do you listen to before the game?

I like to listen to relaxing, happygo-lucky music. It helps to keep me calm and collected.

4. Who is your favorite lacrosse player?

Sam Bradman. He was a local standout from my hometown area. He plays for a pro lacrosse team called Team STX that plays

in pro lacrosse league called LXM Pro Tour.

5. Which lacrosse player would you least want to faceoff against?

Greg Gurenlian from the Long Island Lizards. He is really good at the face-off circle, and he has a lot of different moves.

9. How has lacrosse help you become the person you are today?

It’s taught me time management skills and the importance of having strong friendships on and off the field and in life.

6. What is your most memorable lacrosse moment?

My first-ever college hat trick [where I scored three goals in a game] against Richard Stockton this season.

7. What is a valuable lesson that you have learned from playing lacrosse?

You get out what you put in. If you work hard, great things will happen. But if you get complacent, it will show, too.

8. Since you’re the captain of the team, what are some of the goals for this year’s lacrosse season?

To take the season day by day, focusing on all of the little things that can be improved as opposed to focusing on the season as a whole.

Photo credit/ Evan Felser

10. What do you plan on doing after Marywood?

I plan on attending graduate school.

Brynna Tebbe Staff Writer The Marywood track team is preparing for its first-ever meet to be held on March 29 at Widener University. The newest sport to Marywood's lineup, the track team is working hard to get ready for its first official contest.

Junior graphic design major and team captain Eric LiPuma said he's confident that the team will have a good performance.

"We have a pretty good amount of people on both sides for the men and women, [and] everybody is working hard," said LiPuma.

According to Assistant Coach Daniel Huy, the team is currently working on bringing in recruits and obtaining an outdoor track to practice on.

“We are working on getting an outdoor track to run on, which means reaching out to local high schools and seeing where we can go from there,” Huy said.

The new and expanding track team recruited plenty of new members, but still needs help in the coaching area. The team is in search for additional assistant coaches.

“Head Coach Scott Hutchinson is really great at finding assistant coaches," said Huy. "I am one of them and Kevin Borrelli, a former cross country coach, has accepted the position as assistant coach. We are still looking for more help, especially with other events like mid-distance, throwing, and jumping."

LiPuma said he is excited for the upcoming meet.

“I would like to run a couple personal records in the 1500 and the 5K," he said. "I hope to better my times in both of those races.”

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