The Towerlight (Oct. 06, 2015)

Photo by Chris Simms, photo illustration by Christine Kim/ The Towerlight

2

Advertising

October 06, 2015

20% OFF DENIM

south moon under H A R B O R E A S T | S H O P S AT K E N I LW O R T H | S O U T H M O O N U N D E R . C O M

October 3-足25 | In Stores & Online #SOUTHMOONUNDER

Social Media

October 06, 2015

T OWSON TRENDING Week of 9/29

Lately, the unofficial “towson.snap” account on Snapchat has been catching a lot of attention, and Twitter hasn’t been quiet about video clips and pictures that have been making rounds. Construction on campus continues -- this week, especially noticeable in front of the Center for the Arts, where the stairs are being replaced.

Towson Snapchat

Yep thats me twerking on towson snap lol

@Soulignavong

When you’re on the Towson snapchat and you look like a foot

@NateWhittington

TOO HYPED I MADE TOWSON SNAP

@Lammm_Chops

Towson Construction

There has not been a time where Towson didn’t have construction going on

@Lex_t21

Doesn’t matter if that hurricane hits on head on. Towson gonna be like “grab a 2x4 from the construction and paddle to class”

@iThurnis

God. Towson is never going to not be doing some type of construction. I hate this place sometimes.

@Kaitieladybug

3

4

Opinion

October 06, 2015

Editor-in-Chief Carley Milligan Senior Editor Cody Boteler News Editor Sam Shelton Arts & Life Editor

Temporary fitness center doesn’t work out

Assoc. Arts & Life Editor Annie Sragner Assit. Arts & Life Editor Robert Wood Sports Editor Staff Writers James Greene Payam Agha-Ghassem Paige Sudol Tyler Beard Tyler Young Jordan Cope Kristen Zdon Nilo Exar Caitlin Wolfarth Christine LaFrancesca Kristin Helf Kati Day Sarah Rowan Photo Editor Patrick Burke Assist. Photo Editor Abby Murphy Staff Photographers Cody Boteler Adrilenzo Cassoma Carley Milligan

Video Producer Sarah Chmielowiec Staff Videographers Stacey Coles Joseph Hawkins Proofreaders Desmond Boyle Kayla Baines Kira McCall Chris Petrides General Manager Mike Raymond Lead Designer Sydney Adamson

In case you haven’t noticed, Burdick Hall has been undergoing some changes recently.

Construction began this fall, resulting in the relocation of the current fitness center to one of the open recreation gyms down the hall.

In a previous article for The Towerlight, Campus Rec Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Julie Miller said, “Students who come for the Fitness Center should still have pretty much the same experience.”

However, I feel obligated to say that as a student who has used the newly relocated gym three times already, my experience was not the same.

Of course it is wonderful that the university is renovating the building, and when it is complete those students who will get to use it will probably be on average several pounds lighter than my graduating class of 2016, and certainly more fit.

With multi-activity courts for intramurals, a center for outdoor activities, a functional fitness course and elevated

sprint hill, and group fitness studios for cycling, yoga and boxing classes, Towson students will have more recreation resources available to them than ever before.

I envy those underclassmen that will be able to enjoy the center once it is completed in Fall 2017. But for now, those of us who are too poor to afford memberships to the new LA Fitness on York will have to use the small, temporary fitness center.

But it’s not just the lack of space that is disappointing to students looking to work out in the current fitness center: it’s the whole vibe of the place.

Instead of the upbeat popular music that used to play on the overhead speakers in the old location, there is no music playing in the basketball court turned fitness center.

Now, if you don’t have headphones in, all you hear is the squeaking of sneakers on the basketball court floor on the other side of the folding divider.

That, or you hear the music coming from the fitness class on the mezzanine that overlooks the gym.

This mezzanine in itself, I found, was a whole other problem. As I was running on the treadmill I noticed that from just about anywhere in the

room, those on the floor had a perfect view of a class of young women “shaking it” in their Zumba class.

Of course I would never shame a woman for doing her thing, and personally I rarely shy away from gettin’ down, but there are some ladies who might prefer a little more privacy from prying eyes while trying to get their groove on.

Still, the recreation center is doing the best it can to accommodate all of its resources in a smaller space.

And they are even encouraging more outdoors activities on the new Burdick turf field and the recently opened Tiger Trails (see pg. 9) My final concern with the way the center is currently operating actually has nothing to do with the renovation itself.

It’s the fact that if a current student who pays thousands of dollars a year in tuition wants to use the fitness center but happened to forget to bring their OneCard with them, they are denied all access to the center even if they can prove through other methods that they are, in fact, a student.

At Cook Library when a student wants to check out a textbook, they are asked to show their OneCards. However, in the case that the student does not have theirs on hand, the library system

does allow them to manually enter the student’s ID number as long as the student is also able to produce some kind of alternate photo ID. At TigerReels, the same system applies. If the student does not have their OneCard with them, their ID number can be manually entered.

However at Burdick Gym, their system does not allow for any kind of manual entry, and students can only be admitted if they physically have their OneCard available to be swiped. This is especially inconvenient for the large community of commuter students who basically only need their card in this one situation.

My roommate Rachel tried to explain this Sunday night to the young woman working the recreation center desk, but to no avail.

Although we know she was only doing her job, we were still upset that Rachel was not admitted into the center even though we could have proved that she was a student.

If the university is really working to improve and expand on the recreation center, perhaps they should look a little more closely into the systems that they currently have in place that are not working as they should.

Art Director Kara Bucaro Production Staff Daniel Andrews Christine Kim Webmaster Hafiz Aina Circulation Staff Abubakary Kaba Travis Duppstadt Jasmine Edwards Tammany Swann

8000 York Road University Union Room 309 Towson, MD 21252 business: (410) 704-5153 editorial: (410) 704-5141 editor@thetowerlight.com thetowerlight.com

The Towerlight print edition is published by students of Towson University on Tuesdays.

The Towerlight is owned by nonprofit Baltimore Student Media Inc., BaltimoreStudentMedia.com.

The Towerlight’s advertising deadlines are firm: Wednesday noon for space; Friday noon for art.

Cllassifieds appear onlline and in print and are self-service at TheTowerlight.com/classifieds.

We encourage letters to the editor and online feedback.

Commentaries, letters to the editor, editorial cartoons and other editorials express the opinions of their authors and not necessarily the views of the newspaper.

The Towerlight does not discriminate based on age, color, condition of handicap, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. ©2015 by The Towerlight, 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252. All rights reserved.

Please Recycle!

Taking steps to better nurture our nature I caught up with an old friend the other night, and he told me that the Mars One project is planning on sending people to Mars to begin colonization in 2026. With the recent discovery of water on Mars and this mission that is taking place in 11 short years, people are progressing exponentially toward groundbreaking achievements.

We have no idea what could come of sending people to live on another planet, and only through trial and error will we find out. There is so

much about the universe that we have already discovered, but it makes me wonder how much we still have to figure out.

Even here on Earth, we still have so many mysteries. It is estimated that 95% of the oceans here are unexplored. All of the knowledge that we have accumulated about freshwater and marine life is only a tiny fraction of what could possibly be down there. Instead of outer space, the oceans are like our “inner space,” and we are still discovering new species down there every year.

One thing that is for sure is that we aren’t being very kind to this mysterious aquatic world around us. Last semester, one of my biol-

ogy professors told the class that many of the frogs in the Chesapeake Bay are washing up on shore dead because of the conditions of the water. Exorbitant amounts of road salt, fertilizer and other nasty things end up in their environment, and the frogs cannot survive the high salinity we cause.

While most animals consume only what they need to survive, humans use more resources than any other species on Earth. Currently, people use over one million plastic bags per minute worldwide. That adds up to a staggering 500 billion to one trillion plastic bags consumed each year, and only a fraction of those bags are recycled.

Humans generally brush off the guilt of harming our planet because we don’t closely identify with the other species that live here, but they are much more similar to us than we realize.

Bonobos, which are an endangered species of primates from Africa, have recently showed mutations in their genome that allow them to walk upright. Along with chimpanzees, these apes are the closest living relative to humans. They even have sex for fun.

The world and all of its inhabitants are changing and evolving around us faster than we realize. What will the future bring? Only time will tell what comes of those here today.

Opinion

October 06, 2015

Sexism can come from women, too When we think of sexism, we tend to imagine the oppression of women by men. We think of misogyny, the hatred of women, and, let’s be honest, we probably imagine it being perpetuated by a man.

This happens because in regards to sexism, the oppression of women by men is considered the “norm.” In other words, it’s so prominent that it doesn’t shock us when we see it. We’re used to it.

This disturbing phenomenon makes it easy for other types of sexism to go unnoticed. If we as a society come to associate sexism as being an act against women by men, we won’t recognize any other form of sexism as easily. If we think sexism is defined this narrowly, then we will also think that any act by or against anyone else can’t be sexist.

There are many problems with this way of thinking. First of all, it further normalizes misogyny. The more “common” we see it as, the less we care about it. We need to care about it. We need to be shocked and appalled every time we see sexism perpetuated by a man toward a woman.

But we also need to recognize that sexism isn’t quite that black and white, which leads us to problem number two: sexism comes in all shapes and sizes, and none of them are okay.

One of those shapes is pretty surprising, at least when you step back and think about it. Plot twist: women can be some of the biggest perpetuators of misogyny. I know, it makes no sense.

Why would women perpetuate an ideology that literally involves hating women? Well, for the most part, they’re not doing it on purpose. Internalized misogyny is an involuntary belief by

is web-exclusive this week.

Check it out at www.thetowerlight.com

women that the stereotypes and lies they hear about women in society are true. One of the biggest examples of internalized misogyny is slut shaming.

Have you ever been talking to your friend, or overheard a conversation between women, and everything’s nice and fun until a certain woman’s name comes up? You know, that girl that hooked up with two dudes in one night last weekend? You mention her to your friend and without skipping a beat, your friend blurts out, “oh my god, she’s such a slut.”

This happens because everyone in society is taught that women should not be sexually active, and that women who have sex before marriage are “tainted.” Women are supposed to be virgins, or at least keep their body count low, and if they aren’t/don’t, they must not be good people and they deserve to be shamed.

On the other hand, men are expected to screw everything that moves before they even turn twenty. So, as you can see, it’s not the best system.

When a woman shames another woman for having sex, she is perpetuating misogyny. The thing is that most people, in general, think sex is pretty cool. Some people don’t, and that’s cool too. But we shouldn’t be shaming half of the population for doing something that people, collectively, think is better than pizza.

So stop shaming that woman for being sexually active. It doesn’t make her less of a woman, and it certainly doesn’t make her a bad person.

It’s important to be aware of internalized misogyny. Once we are aware of our own problematic ideas and why we have them, we can begin to overcome them within ourselves and eventually within our society. How can we fight an entire system when we’re spending so much time fighting each other? The answer: we can’t.

AUXILIARY SERVICES

!

F A I R y a d o TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 T TIME: 11:00AM - 1:15PM UNIVERSITY UNION, 2ND FLOOR LOBBY

Win a

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

• EMPLOYMENT • SCHEDULING EVENTS • COPIES PLUS • ONECARD • BANKING • CHILD CARE

• TICKETING • WORK ORDERS • TAPINGO • USTORE REWARDS • TRANSPORTATION • MAIL SERVICES

5

6

Advertising

October 06, 2015

1860

1870 1880

18980

1905 1910

1920

1930

1940

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

George Washington Ward was appointed Principal of the Maryland State Normal School in 1905. He served for four years and then resigned to engage in the brokerage business. There were many important developments that took place within this year. The institution was able to broaden the teacher training program, establish a departmental structure for the faculty, and hire a librarian to organize and expand the library.

In 1909, at age 66, Sarah Richmond became the School's first female principal.

She made it a priority to move the location of the school from the city to a larger campus in Baltimore County to meet the school’s physical needs.

On June 10th, 1910, the Maryland State General Assembly passed an act creating a Commission that came to be known as the Maryland State Normal School Building Commission. This commission was given the responsibility of selecting a new site for the Maryland State Normal School, as well as preparing the plans and estimates for the construction. The State Legislature passed a bill to fund for a new location bond for the purchase of a new site in April, 1912.

To be continued…

George W. Ward (Principal, 1905‐1909) on the Steps of the Carrollton Building

Sarah E. Richmond Principal, 1909‐1917

Sarah E. Richmond as member of the MSNS 1883-1884 faculty

A member of the 1866 graduating class, Sarah Richmond dedicated 55 years of her life to Maryland State Normal School, first as a student, and later as teacher, vice principal and finally Principal from 1909 to 1917.

Share your memory: TU150.towson.edu

Cover

October 06, 2015

Junior graphic design major Jacqueline Lavitt took her creative ambition to The Big Apple this past summer for her internship.

Lavitt worked as the executive assistant for a creative agency called “VMGROUPE” located in Brooklyn, New York.

“I worked on high fashion advertisements, magazine covers, logos and even helped create websites and applications to be used on all devices,” Lavitt said. “I got the experience to work within the office and go to meetings and photo shoots in New York City.”

Through her success at VMGROUPE, Lavitt got the opportunity to attend the Karigam fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

“My internship was a new and exciting experience,” Lavitt said. “I was able to get the chance to work with people that helped me become a better graphic designer. I was constantly learning new ways to create things on the computer and new strategies to help me in the future.”

Even though Lavitt worked in a traditional office setting, her experience was anything but traditional.

“This office was laid back in the sense that there was a pong table and a TV room for when we needed

a break from sitting in front of the computer,” Lavitt said. “It was a great environment to work in mostly because of the people I was surrounded by.”

Lavitt’s experience with VMGROUPE also inspired her to add some flair to the Snapchat of her hometown in Rye Brook, New York.

“I created a Snapchat geofilter to give back to my community,” she said. “I also designed a Nike geotag as well that might be available at the Nike headquarters in Oregon, which I’m excited about.”

Lavitt continues her graphic design exposure through her active Instagram page, @jagslavgraphics.

Junior Liz Barry spent eight weeks of her summer break in England, but that doesn’t mean she had time for sightseeing.

Instead, Barry, a political science major, was busy interning at Ardens Solicitors, a law firm in London that had her working from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days a week. And, she said, she had to budget an extra hour or so for navigating London’s bustling streets and public transportation.

Just like in the “real world,” Barry said.

Barry found her place at Ardens Solicitors through the TU Study Abroad resources, which directed her toward the Global Experiences organization, a company that works to con-

nect student applicants with international internship opportunities.

Not having the familial support system of home, Barry said, was one of the most challenging aspects of living and working abroad.

“If I had a rough day at work, I just had to suck it up,” she said.

Ardens Solicitors handles both private and business cases, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, immigration, liquor license acquisition and general dispute resolution.

Barry focused on client outreach for the firm. Her responsibilities included writing letters and making calls to clients to schedule appointments.

Barry said that before she traveled

to London, she was warned that law offices don’t typically allow or accept undergrads for internship programs.

“I think my favorite part was being accepted at a law firm and having to prove myself,” she said.

Barry wants to represent kids who do not get a voice when the adults in their families go through divorces or other legal proceedings.

“If you’re a family lawyer, you usually just work with the parents, but I feel like the children are kind of forgotten about,” she said. “I would love to be a child’s advocate and their lawyer, and make sure they get what’s best for them.”

Unlike Liz Barry, senior Rachel Ungvarsky has never had to travel very far for her internships.

Over the summer, Ungvarsky worked as a marketing and development intern at Abilities Network, a nonprofit in Towson.

This fall, she is interning both at Groove, a digital marketing and advertising agency in Baltimore, and at TU’s own Career Center.

She spends about ten hours per week at each.

“It’s a lot,” Ungvarsky said. “I kind of like it, though, because I’m doing things that overlap with both of them.

I can take things from one internship and apply them to the other.”

Ungvarsky found the Career Center’s marketing internship through

Hire@TU, one of the organization’s online resources. Now, she has her own cubicle in the office.

“My name’s up in front of it and everything,” she said. “I feel like part of the office.”

At times, she thinks her coworkers forget that she’s also a student. She said that sometimes her inbox will be full of work requests that she can’t get to until she’s back in the office.

“I think that’s sometimes a little bit daunting, and it could just be the nature of it,” Ungvarsky said.

“It’s their job every day. To them, it never stops, but for me it’s more certain times of the week.”

Her responsibilities there include writing blog posts, advertising events and measuring how students and community respond to that social media use. Ungvarsky has

also been working to build a Career Center Rep program to foster relationships between students and the organization.

Ungvarsky is a mass communication major with tracks in advertising and public relations, but she wanted to pursue other internships in order to accumulate diverse experiences that might help her determine a future career path.

“The whole reason I wanted internships is because I know I like what I study, but I don’t know if I like what I’ll do from nine to five everyday,” Ungvarsky said. “I just wanted many different kinds of experiences, different companies, different tasks to figure out what I like.”

Company culture, she said, has become “way more important” to her than she expected.

7

As part of our coverage of the Career Center’s Internship Week, which runs through Oct 9., The Towerlight reached out to several students with unique internships. These are the students who responded.

Tuesday, Sept.

29, marked senior Sam Wilson’s first day as a style intern at Baltimore Magazine. She’ll be there, working about twelve hours per week, until winter break. At time of interview, Wilson was unsure of what her responsibilities at the publication would be.

A graphic design major, Wilson wants to be a beauty editor, but “wasn’t interested in doing journalism for four years in college.”

Graphic design, she said, provides “the best of both worlds.” Her background in art allows her to do things like create layouts, logos and magazine spreads, and her internship experiences have taught her to communicate and have an editor’s voice.

Prior to working at Baltimore Magazine, Wilson was a fashion intern at Girls’ Life magazine, which is also based in Baltimore.

Over the summer, Wilson was a full-time beauty intern at Good Housekeeping, a national publication where her job consisted of organizing the beauty closet, sorting mail and separating any beauty product deliveries. A big part of her job, she

said, was collecting press releases for new products that editors might want to use in upcoming issues.

From there, Wilson said, it was her responsibility to correspond with the producers of those products. She would reach out to them to express Good Housekeeping’s interest in featuring their product and ask for more information.

The beauty department at Good Housekeeping was small, she said, so she got to work with everyone very closely.

“I had as much responsibility as they could give me without calling me an assistant,” Wilson said. “So, I had more responsibility than I ever thought. It was great and I got a lot of experience with that.”

But, Wilson’s favorite part of the internship was attending events for new products and seeing the beginnings of new trends before they become popular.

“You get to go and network and meet people from huge brands of makeup that you use every day,” She said. “And you’re like ‘Wow. These people have created this and have done everything from designing the basic product, to package design, to coming up with tutorials on how to use it.’”

Senior marketing major Josh Cullen has found an internship that will save all of his fellow students from struggling to find work after graduation. Cullen is the marketing and social media intern for University Recruiters.

Cullen said that the company works to connect young graduates who haven’t been able to find work with employers who are looking to hire.

“We have a couple finance companies, sales jobs, mortgage companies and all kinds of things,” Cullen said. “We basically source and call these people, and they come in and we give them work.”

Cullen started working for University Recruiters earlier this semester, and although he may be new, he is already heavily integrated with the company. His boss put him in charge of a $20,000 event called “Kick Start Your Career: A Night

with Justin Tucker.”

“Basically I have to promote it to Towson students or any student, preferably juniors and seniors, because there are going to be top CEOs from some of the major companies across the country,” Cullen said. “So I have to promote it on all of the social media and really get the word out. I’ve been emailing people constantly.”

The event will be held in the SECU Arena on Nov. 2 at 6:30 pm, and Ravens kicker Justin Tucker will be the keynote speaker.

“He is coming and he is giving a speech on his experience, because he is an NFL kicker, and you can make a living off of that but you also have to have side things,” Cullen said.

The event also offers students an exclusive opportunity to mingle with major CEOs looking to hire graduates.

“We also have all of these great CEOs that are hiring kids,” Cullen said. “Last year we got 20 hires, which was pretty cool.”

8

News

October 06, 2015

Casting call held on campus Extras needed for “popular political drama”

Sept. 25: At Landscaping Services, an unknown person damaged a shed and light fixture.

Sept. 25: At Linthicum Hall, a commuter student had their bike taken from a secured location.

Sept. 25: At Residence Tower, a resident student was cited CDS paraphernalia.

Sept. 25: At Millennium Hall, a resident student and commuter student were referred to OSCCE for alcohol violation.

Sept. 26: In Newell Hall, an unknown person damaged an office window.

Sept. 27: In Tower D, two resident students were cited for CDS possession.

Sept. 29: In Smith Hall, TUPD found that a theft of equipment from campus proved to be unfounded.

The Towerlight’s “Police Blotter” is a representative sample of crimes occurring on and off campus. The blotter is not intended to be all inclusive.

For a list of all crime reports, visit www.towson.edu/police.

Towson University 150th Anniversary

SPEAKERS SERIES

“CATALYSTS OF CREATIVITY: WHY ANYONE CAN BE AN INVENTOR” WITH

Marinella Hume Casting, a service that works to provide extras for different productions, held an open casting call for a “popular political drama” on campus Saturday.

A casting director for the company, who asked that their name not be used, said that they had already seen over a hundred people within the first hour of the open casting call.

“We wanted to give university students and alumni a chance for a ‘cross it off the bucket list’ opportunity,” the casting director said.

Gay Pinder, a spokeswoman for Towson University, said that the casting company reached out to Towson to hold the casting call on campus.

“One of the reasons we started doing this is that it brings in a stream of revenue for the university,” Pinder said.

Pinder said that she would “rather not” comment on how much Towson University was compensated for hosting the casting call.

The call on Saturday was held from 9 a.m-1 p.m. According to the casting director, the company would like to hold another open call, probably within three weeks.

Extras that are hired by the company are paid $10 an hour.

By 9:10 a.m. Saturday, the line of people hoping to be cast was wrapped around one hallway of the Lecture Hall building.

In the actual “lecture hall” room, there was a small crowd of hopefuls having their photos taken and

Presented by the Fisher College of Science & Mathematics

registering if and when they were available to work.

Oshi Nwokoro, a junior mass communications major, said that she heard about the open casting call through her suitemates.

Nwokoro said that she had never been cast for anything, except for a school play in sixth grade.

“Maybe I am an actress, who knows,” she said.

She said that the process of coming in, waiting in line, filling out papers, getting photographed and then registering availability times went faster than she expected.

By The Towerlight’s measure, applicants spent no more than 25 minutes each moving through the process.

The casting company got Towson students, working as interns, to help run the open call.

Doug Steinman is a junior electronic media and film student who said, one day, he’d like to work as a

director. He said that he was one of the first students to respond to an email looking for help from students.

“I really want to get as much work experience as possible,” Steinman said.

Steinman said that, among other things like ordering coffee and pizza, he took notes for the casting director and manned a table where applicants filled out papers.

“It’s cool, it’s definitely somewhere to start,” Steinman said.

The group of people looking to be cast included more than just students.

One of the volunteers helping the casting company was Vickie Warehime, a Towson graduate and for officer for Baltimore County Police Department.

Warehime said that she is cast in the political drama. She graduated from Towson with a business degree, and may or may not have convinced a reporter from The Towerlight to apply to be an extra on the show.

Health Professions adds minor

NPR’S IRA FLATOW FREE Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.

Chesapeake Rooms, University Union

Cody Boteler/ The Towerlight A man holds a sign with his information while having his photo taken during the open casting call on Oct. 3.

The College of Health Professions has introduced a new applied adult disability studies minor this fall.

AADS Program Director Connie Anderson said that since people spend most of their lifetime as adults, it is important that adults with disabilities have a voice and that there are people who can help to build a positive image for them.

“This minor has a very practi-

cal approach, but it is also about finding a way for us to change society so that they are more accepting towards those who are disabled,” Anderson said. “There is a need for a program that focuses on adults with disabilities. AADS is a program that students will be able to benefit from no matter what profession they are pursuing.”

The AADS minor was approved last spring, and this fall marked the first semester that students were able to select AADS as their minor.

So far this semester, 40 students have AADS listed as their minor.

“We are really excited about

announcing the minor and getting the word out to more students,” Anderson said. “I knew it would be a wonderful addition to the university. It is a topic of interest that can really help to make a difference for those who are disabled in society.”

On Thursday, Oct. 8, there will be an event to introduce the minor at 11 a.m in the Loch Raven Lounge.

Zosia Zaks, manager of programs and education at the Towson University Hussman Center for Adults with Autism, will speak during the event.

News

October 06, 2015

9

Doctor kicks off speaker series Leadership Institute

Asks “What will be your life’s work?” unveils “Tiger Trails”

Medical and wellness expert Dr. Mwata Dyson kicked off Towson’s 150th Anniversary Visiting Speaker Series Thursday, Oct. 1., in the West Village Commons.

Approximately 300 students and faculty attended his speech, “Professional Transitions: Leaving a Legacy.”

While fighting a fever, Dyson began by asking his audience, “What will be your life’s work?”

“It is how you think about the future that determines how you live your life and defines how you will be remembered,” Dyson said.

Dyson is well known in the medical and wellness fields and is a member of the American College of Nutrition and the National Association of Sports Medicine.

He has appeared on national television and is a senior strategic management consultant for Pinnacle Quality Consultants.

Dyson continued his speech by defining the differences between success and fulfilment.

“There’s a clear distinction between success and fulfilment,” Dyson said.

“I see success as a destination. It’s just a point of time. Fulfillment, well, that’s an adventure.”

Emphasizing the idea of becoming burned out while trying to reach this success, Dyson explained being both physically and emotionally exhausted. The difference between that exhaustion and “just having a bad day,” he said, is the longer recovery time.

Dyson says that cynical and negative attitudes are also signs of burnouts. Burnouts not only occur while in school, but are real factors, which can affect someone’s profession as well.

“I want to find a way to combine everything that I do into something that’s unique,” senior Phoebe Taillon, who attended the event, said. “I’m never going to stop being a nurse because I feel that’s the core of who I am.”

Dyson explained that the best way to avoid the burnouts and to understand one’s true self is to create a list.

From this list one should set priorities, test those priorities, live them through and maintain those core values.

“Why don’t we invest the same time in ourselves internally as we do in our studies,” Dyson said.

“You have to understand who you

Amanda Bates/ The Towerlight Medical and wellness expert Dr. Mwata Dyson talks about finding success and avoiding exhaustion on Oct. 1, as a part of TU’s 150th Anniversary Visiting Speaker Series. are, your true self, and the only way to do that is to understand your core values.”

Dyson also said that passion is “something that can be developed.”

“You’ve got to dare to be different,” he said. “You’ve got to dare to take risks.”

Dyson concluded his speech by stressing the importance of creating one’s own definition of success through living a fulfilling life.

“We must create our own defini-

tion of success,” Dyson said. “One that includes living a fulfilling life.

One that unlocks the hidden potential of hope, so that we can create a meaningful legacy.”

Dyson’s visit to Towson spanned multiple days, during which he participated in speeches and student luncheons.

“Towson has been unbelievable,” Dyson said. “The feedback I’ve gotten back from the students have me inspired.”

150th Anniversary Visiting Speaker Series Tuesday, Oct. 20: Ira Flatow, host of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation: Science Friday,” will present “Catalysts of Creativity: Why Anyone Can Be An Inventor” in a free lecture at 4 p.m.

A ticketed reception will follow.

Thursday, Oct. 29: Nicole Sherrod, managing director of the Trader Group, TD Ameritrade, Inc. presents “Millennials and Investing.” Dinner reception by invitation.

For more information and a complete calendar of events, visit TU150.towson.edu

On Friday, Oct. 2, the President’s Leadership Institute class of 2014 unveiled “Tiger Trails,” a system of four running and walking trails throughout campus created to encourage health and wellbeing within the Towson community.

The four routes are between three-fourths of a mile and 2 miles long, each displaying a different part of campus.

They include International Way, a wheelchair accessible path with no obstacles, the Heart of Campus Trail, leading through the busiest parts of campus, the Normal School Trail, displaying the historic sites on campus and Johnny Unitas Pass, highlighting Towson’s sports complex.

Tiger Trails was the product of a yearlong leadership program designed for faculty and staff from all departments to come together to improve their leadership skills, and to develop contacts from other campus divisions.

Another component of the President’s Leadership Institute is that each class must design a project that will be of benefit to the university, not just now, but far into the future. The class of 2014 chose to create Tiger Trails as a way to not only promote fitness, but to establish pride in Towson’s campus.

Director of Communications and Media Relations Ray Feldmann, who is a member of the 2014 class, described Tiger Trails as “something that would forever be a part of the university landscape, literally and figuratively, as well as something that would promote a little bit of team and school spirit, and maybe even some community engagement.”

Feldmann went on to describe the group’s commitment to honoring President Emerita Maravene Loeschke’s emphasis on wellness and fitness.

“When Dr. Loeschke was our president, one of her top ten priorities was the health and wellbeing of our students,” Feldmann said. “We felt like this was an opportunity to promote that, and that this was an opportunity to get faculty, staff and students to think about fitness activities.”

The class partnered with Campus Rec to complete the project. From now on, Tiger Trails will be incorpo-

rated into their program offerings.

The event opened with an introduction from Honors College Director Bethany Pace, and included brief remarks from Interim President Timothy Chandler and Director of Campus Recreation Grady Sheffield.

While the heavy rain kept the event indoors, Pace, also a member of the President’s Leadership Institute class of 2014, joked that “the irony that we are inside today as we present a resource that exists outside is purely meant to heighten your anticipation.”

“We believe that a productive and vibrant campus is one that is both collaborative and healthy,” Pace went on say. “To accomplish this goal, a resource that fosters the wellbeing of community members and guest, while exposing the beauty and growth of the university’s campus seemed ideal.”

Chandler opened his remarks by congratulating the class of 2014 on their commitment to support a healthy campus community.

He praised the collaborative efforts of the Leadership Institute, saying, “the institution runs so much more effectively when people know each other across divisions rather than just within divisions.”

“Good buildings don’t just have vertical structures,” Chandler said.

“They have very strong horizontal structures to enable them to function fully.”

Chandler continued by thanking the class of 2014 for setting a high example of leadership for the President’s Leadership Institute, saying that he “will be delighted to put on [his] rugby kit and go run these trails.”

Sheffield expressed his excitement for Campus Recreation to carry on the initiative with the President’s Leadership Institute.

“We are honored to take this on,” he said. “We will ensure that not only those who are here today, but those in our future, will be able to cherish this great project.”

Both Chandler and Sheffield challenged the community to increase both their fitness and cross-departmental communication through the future.

“We now have the opportunity to gain fitness and see our beautiful campus on a daily basis,” Sheffield said. “Partner up right now, grab a lunch buddy, and get out and walk.”

10

Jobs

October 06, 2015

Towerlight

TheTowerlight.com/classifieds

CLASSIFIEDS help wanted BUSINESS MAJORS Wanted: 2 Business Partners, 2 Business Assistants, 2 Money Hunters, 2 Business Scouts. Locate profitable businesses for sale or Start Up Companies. Each Position EXTREMELY lucrative! All positions are virtual. Meetings 2 - 3 times a month or as needed. Call Rita Davis 9am - 12pm daily.

FRONT DESK/DOCTORS ASSISTANT Seeking a responsible, team player to join our practice.

Will train. Part-time. Good salary and flexible hours. Email drbailes@comcast.net or fax 410252-7774 your resume. 252-7770 INSURANCE ASSISTANT Learn how to submit claims, verify insurance, appeal denied claims for a chiropractic clinic. 15-20 hours/ week. Flexible with student’s schedule. Send resume to drjworley@chiropracticworks.us MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN A Baltimore-based marketing and public relations firm seeks a very skilled and industrious marketing intern to help work on client accounts. We’re looking for an individual with excellent writing skills, extensive knowledge of social media platforms, and great marketing instinct. This is a paid internship requiring approximately 10 hours per week.

Contact: dt@blackcowltd.com SALES POSITION PART TIME SALES HELP Part time energetic individuals needed for busy lingerie shop located in Kenilworth mall. Evenings and weekends. Flexible schedule.

Retail experience preferred. Will train.410-296-8808

hw - childcare GRADER/ASSISTANT At Kumon of Lutherville we are looking for energetic, motivated individuals who are team players. A love for children is required. We are open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm thru 8 pm. Flexible work hours.

Contact Nadia @ 443 882 2135 or 443-470-7272

housing 3 BEDRM FOR RENT off street parking living room, dining room back yard, private deck, pet friendly close to TU campus 404 lyman ave, $1,050.00per mo.+utilities (410) 532-2395 5322395 532-2395 532-2395

services PREGNANT? Free confidential pregnancy testing & caring counseling help: www.optionline.org 1-800-712-HELP Text “HELPLINE� to 313131.

Put your ad here !

Just $15

Alum advises “be productive�

Shows internships can become jobs From Towson’s Career Center to the real world, TU Alum Yulia Kolomenskaya has shown that anything is possible when you work hard.

A 2015 graduate, Kolomenskaya found her internship with Stanley Black & Decker through LinkedIn, but TU’s Career Center helped her land the internship by preparing her for the application process. “All the tips I received [from the Career Center], I used,�

Kolomenskaya said.

According to Kolomenskaya, there was “no such thing as a typical day� while interning at Stanley Black & Decker.  Usually, she had assignments piled up for the week ahead, and projects and random assignments during the day, all of which she had to prioritize and juggle. “If I was done early, I would ask for other assignments and if I wanted to learn something new, I would ask for specific training,�

Kolomenskaya said.

According to Kolomenskaya, during her internship she worked on a project that included analyzing employee data, which was impor-

tant to the executives of Stanley Black & Decker.

Because of Kolomenskaya’s productivity and willingness to tackle projects, Black & Decker administrators opened a permanent position for her after her internship concluded. Now, Kolomenskaya is the HR coordinator for commercial sales.

Her responsibilities include “supporting a large employee group and the VP of HR of Sales directly and indirectly.� “My advice is to be productive,�

Kolomenskaya said. “People recognize and reward those who go above and beyond expectations.�

Welcome home to Rodgers Forge Apartments!

Â

Â

Directions  from  TU  campus:  Take  Osler  Dr.  towards  Stevenson  Ln.  Make  a  right  onto  Stevenson  Ln.,  and  then  a  left  onto  Bellona  Ave.   The  leasing  Center  will  be  on  the  left! Â

for one week in print and online .

To place your ad, go to TheTowerlight.com & click on “Classifieds�

For more information on display ads, email ads@thetowerlight.com

The Towerlight

Reserve your apartment by 11/1 for the 2016 school year & pay HALF the  security deposit plus $100 off your first month!

t delay-­ we are taking applications NOW for next year!

410-­377-­2172

Â

6809  Bellona  Ave.  Apt.  B  www.pmcpropertygroup.com  Â

 Fully  renovated  apartments!  Washer/dryer  in  unit!  Minutes  from  TU  &  on  the  shuttle  route!  Free  parking!  Pets  welcome!  Water,  sewer  &  trash  included  One  beds  from  $1150  Two  beds  from  $1425   Three  beds  from  $2175*  (limited  availability  of  3  bd) Â

Jobs

October 06, 2015

Career Center holds Internship Week Oct. 5-Oct. 9 is Internship Week at Towson, featuring a number of events (some including free pizza) at the Career Center to help students get started on their hunt for practical experience outside of the classroom.

The week will culminate with the Fall Career and Internship Fair in the West Village Commons Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 9, from noon-3 p.m.

Of the over 18,000 undergraduates enrolled in Fall 2014, 7,508 were enrolled in internship courses during the 2014-2015 school year.

Lorie Logan-Bennett, director of the Career Center, said she knows that there are more students that have internships, but not all come back to get school credit for them.

Internship Week looks to raise the profile of all the different opportunities for practical experience that students can take advantage of.

“We certainly want to raise the awareness of internships across campus, the fact that it’s an opportunity for students to explore and making sure students understand how important it is to gain that experience,” Logan-Bennett said.

Logan-Bennett said that she thinks every student should have an opportunity to “connect what they’re going to learn in the classroom to the real world.”

Students hunting for internships can use a number of services offered by the Career Center.

“We can also help students who are in the internship search process figure out how to best market themselves to the employers who are out there,” she said.

The Career Center offers individual appointments for students to review resumes and cover letters and work on verbal self-promotion skills.

“You want a student going out into the current marketplace with experience at hand,” LoganBennett said.

CAREERS at the NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

NSA IS COMING TO YOUR CAMPUS Remarkable career opportunities.

Recruiters ready to chat.

Mark your calendar now!

Towson University Fall Career Fair Friday, October 9

Search NSA to Download

Out of all the applicants, they meet YOU.

ATTEND THE FALL CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR October 9, Noon – 3 p.m.

West Village Commons Ballrooms

EMPLOYER LIST:

WWW.TOWSON.EDU/CAREERCENTER Career Center

7800 York Road, Suite 206 | 410-704-2233

WHERE INTELLIGENCE GOES TO WORK®

U.S. citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a parent.

14BWNS-01_6x6_72921-1.indd 1

STAND OUT

11

9/28/15 1:43 PM

14

Advertising

October 06, 2015

9 out of 10 TU students believe you are at risk of harming yourself if you drink 5 or more drinks when partying.

Core Survey, 2014

Visit the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center website for more information. www.towson.edu/atod

Be Safe.

Have Fun SOBER!

Arts

October 06, 2015

15

Women of “Vajungle” move audiences TAYLOR DEVILLE Contributing Writer

One in five women will be raped in their lifetime, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Rape victims can experience chronic physical and/or psychological damage after the incident.

“Vajungle,” written by Towson student Mani Yangilmau and directed by fellow student Tiana Bias, explores the aftermath of sexual violence and the effect on its victims.

The 45-minute one-act show invited the audience to shed their discomfort and enter into a raw, honest discussion about rape culture and the reality that sexual assault victims face everyday. “Vajungle” ran from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 at the Center for the Arts.

“It’s really hard to talk about things like this,” writer and senior acting major Mani Yangilmau said.

“I have a lot of really close friends and a lot of people in my life who have had to go through sexual

assault and rape experiences. I think it’s very important for issues like relationships and female sexuality to be discussed in society and generally, it’s not.”

Yangilmau, as an actor and a playwright, describes herself as “very stylized,” a trait that seeps into her work.

“Vajungle” isn’t your typical linear narrative, it uses an eclectic combination of singing, dancing and symbolic movement. Together the five women paint a picture of the struggle to reclaim their bodies and cope with their individual trauma.

In “Vajungle,” Yangilmau and Bias take a great deal of care and thoughtfulness when revealing the innermost thoughts and fears of the characters.

The show balances heavy subject matter with a few well-timed comedic bits that alleviate any tension the audience might be feeling without drawing away from its message.

During the course of the play, one or all the women perform soliloquies and stylized movements and

interact with each other or the haunting male character in order to portray different parts of the self that are broken after sexual assault.

Each woman has her own unique way of surviving and viewing her world—one woman copes by reveling in her private sexual fantasies, where she knows she’s in control.

Another woman uses her wry sense of humor and a bag of peppermint patties.

The climax of the play comes at the end, when Woman #5 proclaims her right to love herself after spending the entirety of the play being silenced by the other women, her rapist and her own fears.

“The amount of vulnerability our actors had to achieve to be able to do this, that’s hard,” Bias said.

“A lot of the first rehearsals were us just sitting down and talking about rape culture and how it affected us personally and how we could incorporate it into the work,” Yangilmau said. “It worked really well.”

Photos by Patrick Burke/ The Towerlight

Actors describe how to fake an orgasm during oral sex in the student written and directed play, “Vajungle” last week and weekend.

The talk-back session after the show allowed audience members to reflect on the role that rape culture plays in our society and to discuss

their interpretation of “Vajungle,” how they felt the women were coping, and if they thought the characters would fully heal one day.

Music and embarrassment Dancing queens KRISTIN HELF Columnist @kristinelise_

When it comes to any creative field—music, writing, art, typography, or interpretive dance—you can’t be afraid of embarrassing yourself.

I’ve been telling myself this for years, but it’s only now that it’s started to permeate my subconscious. Meaning only now, by my junior year of college, do I submit the things I write without any unnecessary doubt.

I don’t go back and read articles or stories or essays I’ve written with a persistent blush, yelling at myself internally, “what was I thinking/this is garbage/oh my god, I am the worst!”

This is something that everyone has faced at some point, except maybe a minority of those born with some crazy, innate self-confidence that can’t be deterred (I’m totally jealous of these people, if they exist).

The needs to question, doubt and hesitate when putting your work out into the world is especially common in musicians and

songwriters. An interview I did on Wednesday with Ben Graham and Adam Aymor of the band Cheap Girls only reassured me that when it comes to things you’ve created, even if they are as bad as you imagine them to be, the only healthy way to react is by laughing and moving on and then doing better in the future.

I think a lot of artists are hesitant to enter into a field they’re passionate about because they’re afraid of embarrassing themselves.

But—bear with me with this c l i c h é — p ra c t i c e does make perfect. Or maybe not perfect, but pretty damn good. It’s a fact that you’re going to make something shitty before you make something spectacular. It’s a part of life.

Back when I was in high school, I often explored the depths of YouTube searching for any obscure interview or clip of whatever band I was enthralled with at the time.

One day I discovered a video

that a favorite band of mine had made when they were in high school. Strumming an off-key guitar and singing about—without any irony—drinking Natty Boh and “hit[ting] up the bong every day.” This band I loved, whose lyrics about heartbreak and angst and regret were just so impossibly beautiful to me, could attribute their humble beginnings to songs about drinking beer and smoking weed.

Maybe the embarrassing things you make will end up on the internet, and maybe they won’t, but hopefully they can make you smile years from now anyway.

And once you’re really good at whatever it is you do, some obsessed high school fan of yours will probably find it and nearly pee herself from laughing so hard. And she’ll still love whatever it is that you do.

(The full Cheap Girls interview is on my blog, kristinhelf.tumblr. com)

CHRISTINE LAFRANCESCA Staff Writer @LaFrancesca27

Last Thursday emcee and coordinator Shawna Alexander, dressed in a purple velvet dress and pink feather boa, hosted the 2015 Drag Show, presented by In the Life and Black Student Union (BSU).

“I love that all you kids get together and put this together every year,” Alexander said. “Towson kids always show us a good time and come welcoming us with open arms.”

Alexander is a seasoned drag queen in the Baltimore area, and often hosts drag shows on the first Sunday of every month at The Rowan Tree.

“Bring everyone out,” Alexander said. “Bring your mom, your dad, brother, cousin, whoever. We want as many people as we can get to come out. Spreading the positive energy is infectious and we want to give everyone a magnificent show.”

Many students were excited to see tall heels, extravagant make-up and, of course, the drag queen “death drop.”

“I’ve heard of this thing called the ‘death drop,’” freshman Savannah

Rose said. “I’ve seen it in videos before, but I really want to see someone do it.”

The ‘death drop’ is a dance move in which the individual goes into a half split where the front leg extends straight in front of the dancer, and the back leg bends behind them while they lean their torso back toward the ground.

Miss Cherry opened the show, and came out in a teal and white printed dress while dancing to Beyonce’s “7/11.” The next couple of queens following Miss Cherry were Anastasia Bella Donna and Brooklyn Heights.

“I love that Brooklyn Heights came out to ‘No Flex Zone,’” Rose said.

“That’s one of my favorite songs.”

Aaliyah Perez, co-host for the evening and historian for the Black Student Union, was excited with the turn out for this year’s drag show and hopes to be able to collaborate with Queer Student Union and In the Life for other projects in the future.

“Working with them has been incredible and I’m really happy that BSU had the opportunity to help with such a fun event,” Perez said.

-- To read the rest of this article online, visit www.thetowerlight.com

16

October 06, 2015

Arts

Fall flair for your house BRITTANY PATRICK Columnist

I spent last weekend stuck in bales of straw, picking apples and I may have played the pumpkin patch game a bit hard.

It was the best way to get the fall vibes stirring, and as a result my front yard is now decorated for the season.

It can always be a little intimidating to start a decorating project, but I’m keeping this one simple and fun.

It takes only four essentials to create this fall front yard decor, so get on it!

Grab a couple bales of hay to begin your base. I chose one large bale, one medium, and stacked two small on top.

This is the structural part of your haystack, so think of how much room you would like to have, and how big or small you would like to go. This all matters when choosing the rest of your goodies.

The decorating begins with pumpkins and gourds. They come in countless shapes, sizes, colors

and quirky textures.

Pick your palette. Keep it simple in shades of orange, or get funky with patterns or shades of grey.

I picked up so many different kinds of pumpkins and gourds of all patterns, colors and sizes. The possibilities are endless, so choose as many as you like.

I’d suggest picking at least three large, a medium and a few small to make the haystack dimensional.

Ever heard of a mum?

These bundles of fall blooms are the pops of color on your haystack.

Don’t be afraid to get creative here. Pick out a big plush pink one or, if you like more natural tones, stick with the forest green.

I love how these soften up the haystack, and keep things feeling sweet.

I’m all about little details. I placed a few extra mums on my porch because I knew I wanted

to leave some space for the little details that I love so much. I grabbed a couple cornhusks and decided to use them as my smaller accessories.

Wrapping them in ribbon or twine is a good way to keep them from rolling around and adds a new texture to the bunch.

Finally, some tips and tricks to help things run a little smoother.

Wear gloves when picking up hay – it can be itchy and may have some spiky parts.

Give each pumpkin a good check before buying. Spin it upside down and around to be sure it’s in good condition.

Mix fully-bloomed mums with those that are just budding. They will bloom beautiful for months to come while adding a cool mix of textures.

Grab a friend and make a day out of it! Heat up some apple cider and let the decorating begin.

Roots of culture

Movie Review: “The Martian”

Damon lands in space flick KYLE CASEY

Contributing Writer @kylecasey094

The recently released film, “The Martian” takes on the ever-daring movie concept of space and delivers in a way that many of its predecessors failed to do.

Starring Matt Damon as astronaut Mark Watney, the film centers around the Ares III mission on Mars, which takes a turn for the worse as the crew is forced to abort during a storm.

Watney, thought to be dead, survives the storm, but is left stranded on Mars.

The ensuing film is a fast-paced look into Watney’s survival on Mars, and the plans to save him before his food supply depletes. Where director Ridley Scott hits a home run with this concept is that he wastes no time in diving into the whole ordeal.

Minutes into the film, Watney is already stranded on the planet, as Scott avoids any unnecessary buildup to the task at hand.

From there, the film engages with a much more satisfying plot than “Gravity” but one that is more simple and enjoyable to follow than “Interstellar.”

Damon’s performance is humorous and dedicated, although famous lines from the film such as “in your face, Neil Armstrong,” make for tacky scenes in an overall well-written script.

Watney’s survival story is complimented by a well-constructed backand-forth between Watney and the

NASA Space Center in Houston. The pleasing performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor (Venkat Kapoor) and Donald Glover (Rich Purnell) help give the film a generous non-Watney dosage, which is necessary to avoid overload from Watney’s character.

As a whole, much of the film works, and despite its runtime of over two hours, it rarely feels as if it is dragging on.

The alluring views of Mars never get old, and the up-tempo pace of Watney’s time on the planet makes for pleasing cinema.

Damon’s ability to charmingly talk one-on-one with cameras while on Mars keeps the audience involved. It feels as if Damon is talking to the audience, and his witty humor and sarcasm do not disappoint.

With most space films, directors seem to attempt to outkick their coverage, as space is, well, a complicated concept.

But Scott keeps things simple. There are the expected “OK, could that really happen?” instances, but overall, many scenes feel realistic and believable.

There is some disappointing hyperbole, though, as the entire Watneysaving mission is broadcasted around the world, and one scene shows a New Year’s Eve-type scene in Times Square.

Having mass crowds emphatically wave American flags over a rescue attempt feels like overkill.

“The Martian” is an engaging film with well-placed humor and stunning scenery.

I give this film 8.25 out of 10 stars.

Patrick Burke/ The Towerlight

Maryland’s Cambodian Buddhist Society brought dancers and musicians to perform classical Cambodian performances in the Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall in the Center for the Arts last Saturday.

Courtesy of Fox Moves

Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) seeks survival on his own on Mars when his NASA crew team leaves him behind following a severe storm.

Arts

October 06, 2015

New face in NYC CAITLIN MOYNIHAN Columnist @cmmoynihan

Congratulations! If you’re reading this that means you survived Hurricane Joaquin and probably freaked out more than necessary.

While I bought an excessive amount of milk to cater to my cereal needs, the fabulous celebrities of Hollywood continued to live their lives no matter how much the rain and wind threatened to ruin their plans.

In the recent years, some of the biggest stars have traveled east to fulfill their Broadway dreams in The Big Apple.

The newest member of the Broadway squad is Keira Knightley, who made her Broadway debut this weekend in the play “Thérèse Raquin,” at Studio 54 by the Roundabout Theatre Company.

Knightley has previously starred in plays on the West End, but was welcomed in a rather interesting way during her first stage performance in the States.

Only a few moments after the play began, a young male fan ran to the front railing of the mezzanine and began to shout at Knightley directly.

While he was shouting about not having a lot of time to talk to Knightley, he proposed they get married and waved around a bouquet of roses.

The man was promptly escorted, and neither Knightley nor her cast

mates ever batted an eye. The play continued without a hitch and I was left with a few questions.

My main concern was why the man, who obviously loved Knightley a great deal, would settle for a seat in the mezzanine and not splurge for an orchestra seat.

I also wonder whatever heinous things could occur due to the disruptive theater audience members there.

Knightley and cast were not the first, nor will they be the last, to fall victim to the clueless.

Earlier this year, an audience member climbed on stage during a show to attempt to plug their phone charger into a fake plug on the set. Another member was caught using their cell phone to make a phone call and was called out by one of the leading actors.

As a Broadway lover who has seen over 30 shows, I am begging you to not be that person at the theater.

As much as I was completely fangirling when I saw Vanessa Hudgens in “Gigi,” it is important to consider the circumstances and save the freak-out when you can meet your favorite celebrity at the stage-door.

Stage actors work incredibly hard and deserve as much respect and accolades as the stars who appear on our TV screens every week.

Who knows, maybe we’ll see Zac Efron or Mindy Kaling make the switch to the Great White Way.

Courtesy of Jenny Anderson

17

18

Arts

October 06, 2015

Creativity with cooking The art of Alum finds YouTube success with unique recipes procrastination GUY BROWN Contributing Writer

AMANDA REID Columnist @amandareid21

From her No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake, to her unique baked “fried” pickles or Buffalo Chicken Dip Cupcake recipe, 2010 alum Caitlin Golastharss has prepared all sorts of meals on her Youtube channel “Cait Straight Up,” which has gained over 100 thousand views in just four months.

Her channel is all about, “Good food, strong drinks & straight talk,” according to the “Cait Straight Up” about page.

Golastharss always had a passion for cooking, especially for the people she loved.

Her friends would gather together at Golastharss’ apartment in Towson for a good meal after finishing their homework for the day.

Although she pursued a major in the Mass Communications department, Golastharss credits her alma mater for much of her success and passion for using new media as a way to explore her interest in cooking.

“Enrolling in Towson University’s mass communications program was one of the best decisions I made,”

Courtesy of Caitlin Golatharss

Towson alum Caitlin Golatharss shares cooking tutorials and tricks to help with creativity in the kitchen.

Golastharss said.

In 2010 when social media was just starting to take off, Golastharss was able to utilize her mass communications degree and dabble in the culinary arts and create her brand.

In June of this year, Golastharss decided to create her YouTube channel as a way to share her recipes and cooking tips and tricks. With just over 30 videos currently posted, Golastharss has 168 followers on her YouTube page and about 9,600 on Twitter.

Game days and holidays are some of Golastharss’ favorite times and

most memorable moments, and her videos reflect that.

She recommends viewers watch her rib tutorial, which is easy enough for any beginner-level chef.

“It’s perfect for any game day,” Golatharss said.

Golatharss also offers many seafood tutorials inspired by her time on the East Coast.

“There is nothing like experiencing seafood in Baltimore during the summer time,” Golathrass said.

To see some of Golathrass’s unique recipes, visit her YouTube page, “Caitstraightup.”

Student treasure hunt Towson chosen to test new app, “Campus Pursuit”

ALEX BEST Contributing Writer

Towson University recently became one of several colleges affiliated with a new app called Campus Pursuit.

Launched in early 2014, Campus Pursuit is a scavenger hunt app that allows students to find and win prizes every Monday through Friday.

Once the free app is downloaded, students can check for hints and clues to the locations of prizes that are hidden throughout the campus daily by Campus Pursuit brand ambassadors.

It’s really competitive, and I love it.

Sydney Miles Freshman

Once a prize has been found, the student then scans the QR code found in the prize envelope indicating that they located and obtained the reward.

Prizes can include gift cards to local restaurants or local chains.

“I can see that at least a few hundred people are using the app,” freshman Sydney Miles said.

Miles won a signed Eli Manning jersey from a multi-college contest that took place across all 15 Campus Pursuit campuses.

“Whenever the notification that clues are hidden comes up, I see people sprinting around campus,” Miles said. “It’s really competitive, and I love it.”

Scott Wisotsky, CEO and cofounder of Campus Pursuit, first began developing the app during his

final years in college.

“We wanted to find a way to interact with students in a meaningful and tactful way to engage students in different brands,” Wisotsky said. “A lot of advertisements aimed toward college students are rather ineffective and we wanted to come up with a fun way to connect with the students.”

As the app expands, the company hopes to incorporate prizes from larger brand names and local restaurants.

“Our inspiration behind the app was to make students happy,” Wisotsky said. “The motto of the app was to put a smile on a student’s face every day, I believe we do that well.”

The Campus Pursuit app can be downloaded on the App Store for Android and iPhone.

The key to being a successful study abroad student is to be a parttime scholar, part-time tourist. To successfully procrastinate, you have to put away Netflix (which doesn’t even work here), put down your phone and go explore.

The best thing to do on Sunday is to Google sightseeing things that you can do in the city you are studying in, and try and set a goal for each day as to what you want to see.

For example, my procrastination has taken me to the Royal Palace in Madrid, the Royal Cathedral, Retiro Park, the Naval Museum, an Egyptian Temple, a sky trolley over the city and an art museum.

And the more research I do, the more museums I find exist here.

My program was also very helpful by letting me know what museums are free on certain days, and that you can go virtually anywhere and get a discount if you have a student ID. On weekends, procrastination becomes even easier because you can plan day trips to cities in the country you’re staying in, you can travel to other countries, or you can stay and enjoy your city’s night life.

As you all know from reading my previous pieces, so far I have been to France and Portugal, and I have trips planned for Amsterdam, Italy and Poland before the end of the semester.

As far as sightseeing in Spain, I have been to most of the touristy cities on my previous trips here.

This trip so far I have returned to Toledo and taken a medieval train to Siguenza.

The price of my program also includes several weekend trips to cities in Spain, and it also includes a trip next weekend to Morocco for five days! I can’t wait to write about my adventures riding camels, camping in the desert and exploring Moroccan markets in one of my future columns.

Yes I know, I’m a horrible for telling you to procrastinate, but I mean procrastinate for the afternoon.

Homework, in Spain at least, has a large influence on grades.

So go out and enjoy the afternoon, but be prepared to do all the work you have been assigned after the sun goes down.

Every city has its own hidden gems, you just have to look up from your phone apps and take part in the culture because, as I´ve heard hundreds of times now, the opportunity to study abroad is a once in a lifetime experience.

Courtesy of Carlos Delgado

Pictured above is the Retiro Park, one of the locations visited by study abroad columnist in Madrid, Spain.

Puzzles

19

October 06, 2015

Crossword Sudoku

Puzzles

?

9-4-14

● Each row and each column must

contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages

with the number in the top-left corner.

KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2014 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Universal Uclick for UFS. www.kenken.com

?

?

Turn to page 20 for answers to today’s

Please support Our Mission ofindependentstudentjournalism We bring you The Towerlight and TheTowerlight.com for free.

But it is costly to do so, and we ask for your support as we continue our mission to give the next generation of student journalists their first real-world experience in reporting, editing, photography, design, and the many other aspects of print and online media.

We are a non-profit corporation, so your donation is tax-deductible.

And every dollar donated goes directly toward the new computers, cameras, and supplies we need to bring you the latest Towson news.

Please go to TheTowerlight.com and click on the “DONATE” link. Or mail a check to Baltimore Student Media, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD 21252.

We will gladly provide a receipt upon request. Thank you for your support!

Sports

October 06, 2015

WOMEN’S SOCCER

sign up for

Tige single point DESMOND BOYLE Staff Writer

and get the Towson news in your inbox Monday-Thursday

The Tigers had a rough two games on the road this weekend after losing 3-1 to Drexel and drawing 1-1 to the University of Delaware.

Towson was out to a strong start on Friday against Drexel, as the Tigers opened the scoring within ten minutes.

Junior midfielder Emily Marshall took a free kick following a foul by the Dragons near their own penalty area.

Marshall curled a cross into the box that hit off of a Dragon defender before going into the net for a goal.

Unfortunately the Tigers could not build off of the momentum from the goal and let in three unanswered goals to the Dragons, one in the first half and two in the second half as the Tigers pushed for a late equalizer.

Against Delaware, the Tigers had one lapse of concentration in the first half and paid dearly for it. In the only major event of the half, junior goalie Taylor Sebalao launched a ball in an attempt to clear.

The ball deflected off of a Tiger directly into the path of Delaware’s Carolyn Seltzer who then lifted the ball over Sebalao who was still off her line following the clearance.

Head Coach Greg Paynter made a drastic change at halftime and went from four in the back line to three. This enabled Towson to have more possession and ability to dribble in Delaware’s half of the field.

“The character and leadership of Kristyn Hubbard to step up during a system change to lead the back three and keep a clean sheet in the second half and overtime was great to see,” Paynter said according to towsontigers. com.

The adjustment would pay dividends for the Tigers as senior midfielder Vasthy Delgado would level the score 65 minutes into the game. After some ball movement at the edge of the Blue Hen penalty area Delgado placed a shot over Delaware keeper Kelsey O’Donnell from twenty yards out.

The Blue Hens would then put significant pressure on Towson in the second half and overtime but the Tigers hung on to secure a point.

“Delaware had control the whole first half of the game,” Paynter said according to towsontigers.com. “At halftime we made a decision to change our system and formation to move some people around. Vasthy [Delgado] moved to the midfield and that made a big difference.”

Towson returns home this Friday at 3 p.m. to face Hofstra University.

9-5-14

● Each row and each column must

contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily

Solutions to Puzzles appearing on page 19.

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages

with the number in the top-left corne

KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2014 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Universal

20

sSports

October 06, 2015

FIELD HOCKEY

21

VOLLEYBALL

weekend blues weekend road warriors CARLEY MILLIGAN Editor-in-Chief @CarleyMilligan

The Tigers fell short of a win twice over the weekend in their Colonial Athletic Association opener after taking on both James Madison on Friday and William & Mary Sunday at home, bringing their score to 2-10, 0-2 CAA. “Overall I think we are starting to take what we are doing during practice and really apply it to the game,” Head Coach Carly Campana said. “So I am quite proud of them.”

Despite a career-high 18 saves from junior goalkeeper Megan Boyle, Towson lost to No. 19 James Madison (7-3, 1-0 CAA).

The team started on a high note when senior Stacey Mackintosh scored a penalty corner goal in the fifth minute with an assist from junior Sam Zelenack.

James Madison responded in the 18th minute, and outshot the Tigers 20-3 in the first half.

The Dukes got two goals off penalty corner opportunities in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory.

“We learn something from every team that we play, we learn something about ourselves,” Campana said. “What we took away was things aren’t given to us, that we have to work continually for them.”

On Sunday, Towson played CAA rival William & Mary (5-7, 1-1 CAA) and lost 2-0 despite three team defensive saves from the Tigers.

Mackintosh recorded a defensive save in the fourth minute, and the game continued as a stalemate until Cammie Lloyd converted a penalty stroke oppor-

tunity and got the Tribe on the board in the 24th minute.

In the first half, goalkeeper Emilee Woodall made five first-half saves for the Tigers, despite the Tribe’s 8-3 advantage in penalty corner opportunities and outshooting Towson 10-1.

Sophomore Sabrina Davis and Mackintosh both made defensive saves in the 49th and 51st minutes, respectively, before another penalty stroke in the 51st minute gave William & Mary a 2-0 lead and overall victory.

“I feel very proud of my team,” Campana said. “We had two strokes called on us and they both went in, but we didn’t let any goals go in during the game, during the field of play or on corners this game, so that’s an improvement right there.”

Neither team was able to convert any penalty corner opportunities into goals, despite the Tribes 12 chances and the Tigers three.

William & Mary ended the game with 17-2 shot advantage.

The Tigers will travel to New York Sunday to take on Hofstra University, followed by threestraight away games against La Salle University, University of Delaware and University of Maryland.

“Our girls love to play on Astroturf so for them it’s fun,” Campana said of the team’s upcoming away games.

“It just brings them into a different atmosphere where they are kind of removed from being at home or anything that is going on, on campus.

So in a way it’s nice because we can just be together, be a team and be us, and sometimes that gives us a competitive edge.”

JORDAN COPE Assistant Sports Editor @jordancope26

Towson extended its Colonial Athletic Association winning streak to three games after defeating Elon 3-1 Sunday and William & Mary 3-1 Friday.

Against the Phoenix, the Tigers set the tone with a 25-14 win in the first set and earned a 3-1 match victory.

“In the matches this weekend we were unsure of our opponents and how they were going to come out,” Head Coach Don Metil said. “So it was good that regardless of who our opponents put out and where they put them that we were able to stay consistent on our side of the net.”

In the first set, Towson and Elon were tied 4-4. However, the Tigers went on a 6-0 run to take a 10-4 lead.

After Towson’s run, the Phoenix did not lead again in that set.

“Some interesting things we did in the practice gym this week was we played a game, and we were just monitoring the amount of points in which we had a lead,” Metil said.

“Then our goal was to maintain that lead at the end of the match. So what we worked on in the practice gym was implied in the match which was good.”

In set two, the Tigers held a 13-9 lead until Elon went on a 4-0 run to tie the score 13-13.

However, Towson turned the tables in its favor after going on a 3-0 run to take a 16-13 lead before taking

Do you have a blister that may be caused by the herpes simplex virus?

You may be eligible to participate in our research study

What

This is a Clinical Research study to determine if an investigational test for herpes simplex virus, the virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes, provides accurate results.

Who

Anyone who currently has a blister or lesion that may be caused by herpes simplex virus may be eligible to participate. The blister or lesion can be anywhere on your body.

Pay

Participants will receive $50.00 in cash or a gift card

Details

Please contact:

studies@ircclinical.com 443-841-7439

Patrick Burke/ The Towerlight

Senior midfielder Stacey Mackintosh fires a shot past William & Mary defender in Towson’s 2-0 loss Sunday at Johnny Unitas.

the set 25-20.

Despite dropping set three 25-20, the Tigers rebounded in set four with a 25-18 victory that was constructed on a late 6-0 run.

“We had three different scouting reports on Elon and we were not sure which one we were going to use,” Metil said. “So we just said, ‘let’s take care of the ball on our side of the net and we will work things out as the match progresses.’”

In Friday’s victory over the William & Mary Tribe, Towson won 3-1.

In set one, the Tigers jumped out to a fast 8-3 lead over the Tribe after going on a pair of early runs. Towson later extended its lead to 19-11 after a 5-0 run before earning a 25-17 set win.

- To read the rest of this article, visit thetowerlight.com.

22

Sports

October 06, 2015

SWIMMING & DIVING

WOMEN’S GOLF

Tigers shine at potomac storm shortens tournament Chris Wells

Contributing Writer @cgwells00

Towson men’s swimming and diving both finished second at the Potomac Relays Friday hosted by American University in the Reeves Aquatic Center in Washington, D.C. “I think we are a much better team than how we performed today,” Head Coach Pat Mead said. “We need to be tougher and a bit more confident during our races.”

Highlighting the men’s side was the trio of senior Zach Brech, junior Nick Breschi and freshmen Jack Saunderson. The trio won the 3x100yard butterfly relay with a time of 2:33.89.

“Zach Brech had some very good splits in the relays,” Mead said. “Matt McKenney was very tough swimming back to back relays and Nick Breschi did a great job as well.”

The team of Brech, Breschi, senior McKenney and freshmen Stefan Keller placed second in the 200-yard

medley relay with a time of 1:36.46.

The freshmen had strong performances but Mead believes his upperclassmen need to step up and lead the way.

“We need our upper class athletes to lead our large group of freshmen if we are going to be successful,”

Mead said. “The more competitions, I believe, the more opportunity for them to learn how to race and compete.”

Freshmen diver Jake Casey had a strong showing placing second in the one-meter (149.5) and three-meter (127.05) events.

File Photo by Patrick Burke/ The Towerlight

The men’s swimming and diving team compete last weekend at the Alumni Meet hosted by Towson at Burdick Pool.

JOSEPH AUBLE Contributing Writer @bigaubs_6

The Towson women’s golf team finished sixth overall this past weekend at the UNCG Forest Oak Fall Invitational with an opening round of a 313 (+33).

The Tigers had to fight through conditions in this one, as Hurricane Joaquin moved inland a short time after the tournament got underway.

The conditions forced the course to be shortened in distance and par-length.

Coach Kate Schaneul said that the wind and rain from the hurricane created some of the “most unpleasant conditions” the team has faced in a long time.

Sophomore Alexis Hios, who tied for 12th overall after shooting a 76,

was one of the Tigers top scorers.

Hios also birdied on holes 10, 11, and 13 to giver her an even par.

Hios’s three birdies alone tie for the most by any player in the field.

Other top scorers were Larissa Spiess and Alix Lowe, shooting 77 and 79 respectively for the Lady Tigers.

“We seemed to have struggled on one nine or the other,” Coach Schaneul said.

The next day’s course, which Schaneul was optimistic about, was cancelled due to weather.

The Lady Tigers get some wellneeded off time in the next two weeks to prepare for their last tournament of the fall season at the University of Delaware from Oct. 23-Oct. 25. The men’s team played yesterday, Oct. 5 at Bighamton.

New York. Visit thetowerlight.com tomorrow for updates.

FAMILY WEEKEND

FIRST 1,000 STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE DRAWSTRING BAG!

SATURDAY, OCT. 10 · 3 P.M. vs.

PARKING LOTS OPEN AT 11 AM! GENERAL PARKING IN LOTS 13 & 14

sSports

October 06, 2015

23

former tiger returns home JORDAN COPE Assistant Sports Editor @jordancope26

Towson University hosted three days of the Washington Wizards training camp from Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at SECU Arena.

With the regular season less than a month away, the team is focused on putting together another successful year.

“I tell guys all the time that they have to be ready,” Wizards Head Coach Randy Wittman said.

“Physically, mentally, attitude, all of that. You got to be professional, not give in, all those kinds of things.”

For Wizards veteran and Towson 2007 alum Gary Neal, training camp was not only an opportunity to get ready for the upcoming season, but also an opportunity to be in his hometown and at his alma mater.

“When you’re working it’s not like you get to go and explore the campus, but it’s nice to be back home,” Neal said. “Practice is open to my friends and family and they got to watch me, which is something a lot of guys don’t get to experience, so I

am grateful and thankful for that.”

Neal, who averaged 25.6 points and shot 44 percent from the field in his two-year Towson career, had high praise for SECU Arena, a facility that he did not get to play in until this year’s training camp.

“This place has really changed,” Neal said. “I didn’t get to play in this. If I got to play in this I probably would have averaged thirty-two instead of twenty-six. There is just a whole lot more space on the floor.”

While the proven veteran Neal sharpened his skills at training camp, Wizards rookie Kelly Oubre Jr. is fought to prove that he deserves a spot on this year’s team.

“I mean I just go hard, I try to go as hard as I can,” Oubre said.

“That’s going to be the way I succeed in this league is going hard. I am just playing with a chip on my shoulder.”

- To read the rest of this article, visit thetowerlight.com.

Haley Sutton Swimming and Diving

Jordan Cope/ The Towerlight

Gary Neal at the Washington Wizards training camp in SECU Arena.

Freshman Haley Sutton and her relay team won the 500-meter relay with a time of 4:40.49 at the Potomac Rleays. For more on Haley watch our Athlete of the Week video on thetowerlight.com.

24

Sports

October 06, 2015

A fight FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME Senior Gavin Class continues to fight for his right to get back on the field.

Chris Simms/ The Towerlight

Senior Gavin Class transferred from the University of Rochester to play football at Towson University.

Now, he is fighting the university in a legal battle to get back on the field after a medical injury.

TYLER BEARD Staff Writer @tylerbeard2

Towson senior Gavin Class is a football player who has suffered a severe injury. Most players in Class’ shoes would give up the game, but he’s not ready to step away from the field just yet.

Class suffered a heatstroke in 2013 that was almost fatal.

However, a liver transplant and extensive rehab have helped Class

regain his health.

Now, Class wants to rejoin Towson’s football team and get back on the field.

However, Towson University does not feel as though Class should return to the game due to liability reasons.

Glass has been in a legal battle with Towson University. He filed a lawsuit against the university, and won. The university appealed, and on Sept. 16, went to an appeals court.

Glass said that he has not yet heard back about the ruling from the appeals case.

“I started playing when I was 6 years old,” Class said. “I started with flag football and after a couple weeks in, my dad asked if I wanted to switch to tackle, so I started at Perry Hall.”

Class went on to play high school football at St. Paul’s School and began his collegiate career at the University of Rochester.

“I had a great group of friends

at Rochester but I just had to get figure out where to go from there out of the school,” Class said. “I and I still have to apply for NCAA decided to come to Towson then. reinstatement.”

It was kind of a weird transition The Towerlight reached out to the but I got into the school a few days university and the athletics departbefore the term started.” ment, but because of scheduling It was an eye-opening transition conflicts, but could not receive a for Class though, as he said the comment in time. difference between Division-III footIn an email, Director of ball and Division-I is huge.

Communications and Media “It was way more laid back in Relations Ray Feldmann said that D-III, but at Towson, it was full-go, Towson’s decision regarding Class boom, boom, all of the time,” he “was based on our team physician’s said.” professional judgment that Mr. However, Class fit into the Class cannot play contact football team quickly and made a group of without endangering his life.” friends. Most of those friends were It’s been a process for Class, but those that stayed by his side after he has been active during his waithis heatstroke in 2013. ing period. The president of the “When I was in [University of American Liver Foundation conMaryland Medical Center], I think tacted him to speak nationally at we had its biggest crowd ever,” their conferences and he’s awaiting Class said. “Most of the football word on what that will entail. team was there, family and Coach Class also met a Triathlon athAmbrose.” lete named Doug Wetzel earlier It wasn’t any in the year who easy process needed the When I had my for Class, as it same type of accident, I didn’t realtook him time liver transto recover from plant. He met ly start to remember such an extenup with him at things until about four sive injury. the University “When I had of Maryland weeks after I was my accident, Medical Center in the hospital Stuff I didn’t really and also at the start to rememDonate Life 5K would come back to ber things until this past weekme in dreams and it about four weeks end. after I was in The 5K is a was a whole mess the hospital,” charity event of a situation. I was Class said. “Stuff that encourwould come back ages people to going day-by-day not to me in dreams donate their really knowing what and it was a organs to those whole mess of a that need transwas going on but it’s situation. I was plants. Class just another injury going day-by-day and Wetzel ran not really knowthe race to show you just have to ing what was how they needcome back from. going on but it’s ed transplants GAVIN CLASS just another injuin the past and Student ry you just have how it saved to come back their lives. from.”

Class has Class has finally recovered, been busy, but would love to be though, and has wanted to get back back with his team and would do on the field ever since he won his whatever the Tigers needed. initial court case in July.

“I would go out there and let “It’s just a motivational thing,” them know that wherever they need he said. “I’ve had my goals set and me or role they’d have for me, I’d be I just want to get back to football. there,” Class said.

Even if I don’t get to play this year, Class understands that his footif I finish out in court, it’ll set out ball career is out of his hands for the path for someone else who’s in now but has took away a life lesson my position.” whether he straps on pads again “We’re waiting for the appeal or not. case right now,” Class said. “By “You have to be persistent, have next Wednesday [Oct. 14], we’ll be to be determined and you have to able to find out a decision on the have a goal,” Class said. “You can’t appeal. If it doesn’t go in our favor, fall off the track. No matter what we can still take it to the Supreme comes to you, just keep moving Court. If it does, then we got to forward.”