WILSON
THE BILLBOARD
FALL 2016 ISSUE 3
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Gender Gap: Changing Voices, Changing Views IN THIS ISSUE... By Ghada Tafesh
As the Common Hour series continues with the theme of “Bridging the Gaps: Conversations about Inequality,” Dr. Jill Hummer presented “The Gender Gap and the 2016 Presidential Election” Nov. 1 in the John Stewart Memorial Library Learning Commons. Gender gap is the difference between how men and women vote for candidates. Calculating the gap involves subtracting the percentage of men who vote for a particular candidate (usually the winning candidate) from the percentage of women who vote for the same candidate or vice versa. In modern elections, the gender gap tends to be about an eight to ten percent difference between men and women. The 2016 second presidential exit polls showed a gap of 24%, more than double than past trends, making the 2016 Presidential election having the largest gender gap since the 1980s. Hummer stated, “Gender inequality has been a prominent theme in 2016. I think we will remember this election for this gap especially.” Hummer looked at sex, race and college education as variables to break down this gap, highlighting that white college women, for the first time in history, are the driving force of this election. Based on public polling, 60% of women felt that Clinton (D) would use better judgement in a national/international crisis, would better empathize with people from different backgrounds, and would be a better candidate to represent issues pertaining to women, such as family leave, affordable childcare and debt-free college education. “Interestingly,” Hummer stated, “white, educated college women, in particular,
a republican constituency, are voting for Clinton in this election. The shift is remarkable and pronounced – white women are defecting from the Republican Party.” On the other hand, white men, with or without college education, are much more likely to vote for Donald Trump (R). Social scientists are tempted to view this gap as a result of the candidates’ platforms on feminist policies and women’s issues, such as abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Hummer instead argues that, based on candidates’ internal polling, national defense, welfare and government
U.S. More women supported and voted for Reagan, the Republican nominee, as opposed to Carter, the Democratic nominee. In fact, rather than solely focusing on feminist issues, Reagan used social welfare and defense spending policies as strategies to win popularity among women. However, men supported the Republican Party at a higher rate than women. Men defecting from the Democratic Party caused the 1980 gender gap; it was not necessarily a womendriven phenomenon. Hummer added, “Up until this election, looking at patterns across history, the story of the gender gap
spending for social services drive this gap based on the candidates’ internal polling. Hummer asserts, “Women tend to rank feminist issues higher than men, but, in terms of their actual support for these issues, there isn’t a significant difference to have mainly driven that big of a gender gap.” While addressing men and women’s voting preferences, Hummer used the 1980 election to show a previous pronounced gender gap when Ronald Reagan (R), former Governor of California, ran against Jimmy Carter (D), President of the
is about the story of men leaving the Democratic Party.” This makes the current defection of women from the Republican party all the more significant. Hummer concluded her presentation emphasizing that while gender gap is intriguing, other issues, such as the race gap and voting behavior, are bigger. The definitive sources of the gender gap remain elusive, as it is hard to point out exactly how it manifested in 1980 or how it is affected in 2016. However, Hummer hopes to continue studying more data as the end of the election is nearing.
Editorials 2
Café on Campus
Politics 3
19th Amendment: Women at Risk College Strike
Campus 4-5 Feature 6
D.C. Journalism Conference
Community 7
Fulton Farm Town Meeting
Halloween 8
Halloween Holiday
Sports 9
Athlete of the Week
Entertainment 10-11
Miranda Sings: Haters Back Off!
Calendar 12
Juried
High School Art Exhibit
November 2 - December 9 Bogigian Gallery
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EDITORIAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
New Food and Drink Option on Campus
I know this is going to seem like subtle promotion, but this needs to be talked about: the café in the library is finally open! As a commuter, this is an awesome thing because it’s an alternative place to get food on campus other than the dining hall. I often find myself with only fifteen minutes between classes, which doesn’t give me time to run somewhere off campus for meals. The café not only offers caffeine for rushed and tired mornings, but also food such as subs and parfaits for quick meals. Not to mention, the prices are reasonable in comparison to other dining establishments. The café is open before, during, and after dining hall
hours, closing a little after night class during the week, which makes it convenient for when a student is not able to make the dining hall hours. As a commuter, I don’t have a dorm room to keep extra food, and sometimes residential students do not have food in their rooms, so the café has been a great solution. Some of the offerings stay the same, but coffee blends and parfaits switch up flavors, so the café is also offering some variety. The service is quick as well, unlike waiting in the long dining hall lines. The convenience factor really sells it. Now if I’m pressed for time between classes, don’t feel like traveling off campus for food,
or need a quick caffeine boost, I can just stop by the campus café. This is great for students and faculty alike as we con-
By Kimberly Maske-Mertz
ily members regarding the upcoming election. Sadly, one of the most common things I have heard is this: “I refuse to vote in this election.” Some other reasons include: “I’m tired of voting for the lesser of two evils.” “The candidate I supported in the primary isn’t in the running.” “It doesn’t matter who wins. Nothing will ever change.” However, the one that disturbs me the most: “My vote doesn’t count anyway.” With all the hype about “rigged elections” and “voter suppression,” it’s understandable why so many have such little confidence in our electoral process. It’s frightening to think that We The People may not have control over our government and who will make the biggest decisions about our lives. But here’s the thing: We do have that control. However, it doesn’t amount to anything if We, as a majority, become
complacent. Regardless of the outcome, We must exercise our constitutional right to vote in every election. One vote CAN make all the difference in the world, particularly in a close election. I’ve also heard it said hundreds of times that a vote for an Independent or Third Party candidate is a “wasted vote.” Take this to heart: IT IS NOT. No vote cast in good conscience is ever wasted. According to Pew Research Center, independent voters (those not holding a particular party affiliation) had risen to 40-percent as of 2015. Imagine this scenario for a moment: every Independent voter casts their ballot for an independently-running Bernie Sanders. Add to that the percentage of registered Democrats who voted for Sanders in the primary election, and it’s safe to assume that Sanders would win on November 8th. Millennials and GenX--
tinue our long days at Wilson.
- Jenna Kauffman Editor-in-Chief
Photo by Jenna Kauffman
Voter Turnout Can Make a Difference in Election Results Surely it comes as no surprise that there is much at stake in this election year. Issues such as healthcare reform, nominations for the Supreme Court, immigration, racial equality, and women’s and LGBT rights have all dominated the headlines, and this election cycle has proven one of the most divisive in U.S. history. Even more disconcerting is the constant barrage of news stories devoted to negative attacks on the candidates-specifically those that revolve around Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Whether these stories rail against Trump’s often questionable business practices or Clinton’s emails, it is safe to say that the closer we get to Election Day, the further divided we become and the less confident we feel that our votes will make a bit of difference. In the past few weeks, I have engaged in conversations with many of my friends and fam-
now 56-percent of the voting population according to Pew Research--are the fastestgrowing voter demographic in the U.S. and more likely to vote Independent. Add to that the growing number of older generation voters who have become more and more frustrated with the status quo, and eventually change will occur. However, this will never happen unless every single eligible citizen exercises their right to vote. Every. Single. Time. So here’s my sage advice: Educate yourself. Research all of the candidates and learn where they stand on the issues, even those at the local level. Then, cast your vote on November 8. Positive change in our society may seem slow at times, and it may not materialize in the way you imagine (or hope) at first. However, all change--whether it’s big or small--starts with you. Embrace that power, and never doubt for a moment that your voice matters. It does.
BILLBOARD STAFF Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Editor-in-Chief: Jenna Kauffman Staff Writers: Kirsten Bilger Tiffany Cobb Laura Giacomini Tram Ho Caitlyn Minelli Hong Nguyen Aurora Ortiz Sam Schlegel Ghada Tafesh EDITORIAL MISSION STATEMENT
The Wilson Billboard is a once-monthly student-run newsmagazine serving the Wilson College and Chambersburg community. Our mission is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for intelligent and democratic discussion. To fulfill this mission, the Billboard recognizes the many goals of the Wilson community and strives to encourage communication between students, faculty, staff and administration in an ethical and non-biased fashion.
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POLITICS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
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#Repealthe19th: What is at Risk for women?
By Tiffany Cobb
A controversial new hashtag is being used by Donald Trump supporters who
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Ashley Horn ’18
“Just because you are a male, doesn’t mean you’ll vote for Trump.”
the difference between men and women voters appeared on Twitter. If women were the only voters, Hillary Clinton would win the election. If men were the only voters, the winner would be Donald Trump. With this information, Trump supporters supposedly advocate the government repealing the 19th Amendment, the amendment that gives women the right to vote. The 19th Amendment joined the United States Constitution in 1920. It established women as equals in the eyes of the government, or at least in regards to having a say in the policies that help rule the country and the people who enforce and create them. Trump supporters hope to repeal the 19th Amendment, taking away women’s suffrage in the United States. However, it is not just men who expect to diCredit: FiveThirtyEight minish this amendment. are willing to do anything to Some women, who stand besee the candidate in the Presi- hind Trump also tweet #redential office. The controversy pealthe19th, are willing to arose when a map looking at give up their right in their
country’s politics so that their first choice for President has a better chance to win the election. Some may say this is a noble act, others may say that it is unwise. However, to these women this is the right choice. Taking the 19th amendment out of the Constitution is taking a step back and undoing the process of equality fought for over the past century. Women seen as less than men, will drive society back into the early 20th century. Not only would it create a social imbalance, it would also take away the voice of the female population. Women in the United States are a large part of the population who live in the United States, pay their taxes, and are held to the standard of the law but would not have a say in the law or who enforces them. Everyone has their own opinions on Donald Trump, whether they love him or hate him. One thing to keep in mind, though, is whether or not the reassurance of having Trump in the Presidential Office is worth undoing a century’s worth of work towards equality.
SOUND-OFF WILSON! Leslie Rodriguez ‘18
“Everybody deserves to vote.”
Laury Jean Baptiste ‘20
Destiny Feggins ’18
“It’s ridiculous! History will repeat “They are just inconsiderate! People should have the right to itself and there will be a downfall in the government.” vote regardless of their genders.”
Recently, the hashtag #repealthe19th went viral in response to an election poll showing that if only men voted, Donald Trump would win the presidency. What are your thoughts on this?
Make your voice heard at www.thewilsonbillboard.com!
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
CAMPUS
Common Hour: Teaching and Child Trauma
By Laura Giacomini
On Oct. 25, Polly Lamison, Director of Special Education at the Eastern York School District, and Paul Mancia, Program Director for the Laurel Life Program (which provides behavioral health services to students and their families), delivered the Common Hour Talk, “Understanding Trauma in Children,” which discussed how educators can work with students from diverse backgrounds or behavioral learning problems. Since there is no specific curriculum to prepare future educators to teach students from diverse backgrounds or with behavioral and learning problems, the discussion allowed for an opportunity to see what it is
Professor
By Hong Nguyen
Travels
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, Dr. John Elia, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion, completed his Earthwatch trip in Tahoe National Forest in northeastern Ca. The purpose of the trip is to send volunteers to do “citizen science” where students participate in ongoing scientific studies all over the world. Dr. Elia, this year’s chosen applicant, assisted the South Yuba River Citizen League (SYRCL) based in Nevada City, Ca. with their study of the high Sierra meadows. Elia took part in gathering data before, during, and after the restoration of a
State
By Kirsten Bilger
like teaching diverse students before entering the classroom. Lamison and Mancia used Van Der Kolk and Fisler’s definition of trauma which states, “Trauma arises from an inescapable stressful event that overwhelms an individual’s coping mechanism.” They explained how the body can change after a traumatic event and affect the decisions an individual makes. Students undergoing constant “toxic stress” (caused by witnessing or experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, neglect or parental abandonment, etc.) can overload the brain and weaken its architecture. The speakers also stated that constant levels of extreme stress may lead to physiological and emotional effects that hin-
California
series of meadows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He participated in environmental field work with the goal of learning about the scientific occurrence. Fieldwork consisted of working with a botanist and examining the Sierra meadows’ soil, helping count plant species, and working with a hydrologist to install wells and water gauges to measure water flow in the meadow. When asked to compare the Sierra Nevadas to Pennsylvania, where he has lived and worked for some time, Elia stated, “The Sierra Nevadas are vast and gorgeous. They are much rockier, drier,
College
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 4:50 a.m., state owned colleges made an announcement that they would go on strike. This strike affected a total of fourteen colleges: Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester universities of Pennsylvania. More than 100,000 students were af-
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der learning and tamper with an individual’s ability to socialize. During the presentation, Lamison and Mancia discussed brain breaks and how they are effective when teaching traumatized children. Research has shown that brain breaks help learners stay focused and increase their productivity. According to http://www.pgsd.org/, some brain breaks help students clear their minds or meditate. The most effective brain breaks incorporate some level of physical movement in order to stimulate neurological pathways and help both hemispheres of the brain work together. Lamison and Mancia suggest that teachers need to remain aware of their responses to child
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and coniferous than the terrain near Chambersburg. I’d never been there before, so during lunch breaks, or when I’d take a pause from work, I just enjoyed looking around, taking in the scenery.” Elia claims to have learned so much during the week of the trip as he had little knowledge about botany and hydrology in his specialty of philosophy. It was hard for Elia to decide his favorite moment during the trip as he had a great time overall. He enjoyed the mountain views and the new knowledge and skills that he has gained during the activities. He has new ideas about
Fight
fected by this strike. At 5:00 a.m., faculty at these colleges began their march at the entrance, picketing and chanting for better pay and better healthcare benefits. The union, which is made up of the fourteen colleges, tried to negotiate with the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) about their contracts, but to no avail. Some agreements were made such as retirement issues and how professors were
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behavior and be informed about trauma and its effect on young learners. The lecturers advised educators to listen well in order to help children feel safe, to watch for possible triggers and to provide consistent feedback. This helps build resilience and a sense of community in the classroom. The tips shared during the Common Hour, will help educators get a head start on tackling the negative effects of unresolved trauma in children. It is then the role as teachers to make sure a stress-free atmosphere is built within the classroom so students feel safe and cared for. For more information about the Laurel Life Organization and what their goals are, please visit http://www.laurellife.org/.
Earthwatch
partnering with Wilson’s science faculty to take students out of the classroom to experience more field work. “I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know the people I met on the project, both the volunteers on my team as well as the SYRCL and Earthwatch staff,” Elia continued. “I was inspired by them, whether using vacation days from work to come to labor in the mountains, or dedicating their own working lives to advocacy for the Sierras.” Elia has very much enjoyed his 2016 Earthwatch trip. For more information about the Earthwatch program or to learn how to participate.
Fair
to act outside of a classroom. However, an agreement could not be made on issues such as raises and health care packages, which led to the colleges going on strike. The union and APSCUF negotiated for a year and by Oct. 17, there were still issues that were not getting resolved. Late that night, solutions were yet to be made so the union took it upon themselves to take action: go on strike. None of the colleges wanted to go on strike due to it
Contract
being the middle of semester, but since no agreement could be made, it was for their best interest to do so, along with the best interest of the students. The union believes in keeping tuition costs affordable for students, but if an agreement could not be made, it would affect the cost. The campuses were not shut down completely so the students still had places to eat and places to study. College presidents encouraged students...
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Learning Campus Program Tutors Young Scholars By Aurora Ortiz
The Learning Campus is a tutoring program offered by Wilson College to children k-5 grades. The participants in this program are migrant children for whom English is their second language. Wilson students, faculty and staff volunteer on Thursdays to tutor children from Cham-
bersburg and Greencastle. A migrant family is a family that has moved to the U.S. within the last 36 months for agriculture purposes. The National Farmworker Ministry reported that 30% of all farmworkers’ income qualifies them as below the poverty line. Education is the key to break this vicious
cycle. The Learning Campus program hopes to provide the means for migrant children to reach academic success. Learning Campus also helps provide hands-on experience to college students, especially for Education, Spanish and Psychology majors. However, students of all majors are encouraged to vol-
unteer for this program. As of now, there are 15 children participating in the Learning Campus. The hope for the program is to eventually include 20 to 30 children. For more information about Learning Campus or how to help with this program, please contact Program Director Brie Burdge at brie.burdge@wilson.edu.
Family Weekend: Parents Experience Campus Life
By Aurora Ortiz
On Friday, Oct. 21, the Annual Fall Family Weekend commenced. Preparations for this anticipated event began weeks prior. Freshly mowed lawns, new Wilson College banners and a brand new main entrance welcomed families when they arrived on campus. Family registration began at 8 a.m. in Lenfest
New
By Caitlyn Minelli
Commons. Relatives accompanied students to classes where students were able to show their family members their experiences at Wilson. Outside of classes, students could take their families to the college store to collect some memorabilia or perhaps have a meal with them in the Jensen Dining Hall. On Friday, students, their
Upswing
The Academic Support Center (ASC), located on the second floor of the new Learning Commons in the John Stewart Memorial Library, implemented the new program Upswing to help students connect better to the tutors on campus. Upswing emphasizes student retention and success in college. In the program’s mission statement video, Melvin Hines, Upswing’s founder states, “We want to help more students not only go to school, but stay in school and graduate.” Student retention is important for students and the
Tutoring
college administration. Upswing focuses on helping students remain at the college of their choice and by providing learning tools to help them achieve success. This program differs from Appointment Plus, the previous ASC program, by offering access to a variety of options for tutors and students. Appointment Plus focused on tracking appointment times and types (i.e.: online versus in-person), where online appointments would consist of students sending in work and having tutors sending back comments and suggestions through email.
families, faculty and staff joined President Barbara Mistick for the ribbon cutting of the new main entrance. The day concluded with the Annual Scholarship Donor Dinner. On Saturday, students and their families attended meetings and information about the FAFSA, life after college, and opportunities abroad. On Sunday, students had
Program
Upswing provides an online interface, called the Dashboard, that allows for real-time video chats during online appointments between students and their tutors, even if they cannot be physically present in the room. This is especially appealing for those who have long commutes to and from school or for those who are not able to be on campus in person for the tutor’s time slot. The digital interface provides a way for students and tutors to communicate more efficiently through online appointments, allowing students to ask questions with imme-
one last day to show family members around before the conclusion of this year’s Family Weekend. The day began with a special chapel service led by Chaplain Emily Morgan. The weekend concluded with a Field Hockey game. Family Weekend may have ended, but the warm family environment remains at Wilson.
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diate follow up. It also allows tutors to get clarification on student work that they would not have otherwise had outside of an in-person appointment. The Academic Support Center’s objective is to help students achieve academic excellence. Using Upswing will hopefully make it easier for students to access tutors and go above and beyond while trying to reach their learning goals. To book an appointment on Upswing, go to the Academic Support Center page on my.wilson.edu and click the Upswing link.
Bottom Shelf Review wants your submissions!
The Bottom Shelf Review is holding a photo contest!
The Theme for Winter 2016 is:
Photos are needed to decorate our website and accompany writing submissions.
“I Know What You Wrote Last Semester” Submissions Due: Friday, November 18 bsr@wilson.edu Short Stories: 2,000 word maximum One Submission Limit Poetry: 1 collection of 3 poems maximum, one column & one page in length
Photos will be judged & Prizes will go out to the Top 3! 1st Place will receive a $25 gift card 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a $15 gift card Submissions are due by Friday, December 2nd. Submit photos to bsr@wilson.edu.
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ACP
Brings
By Ghada Tafesh
There
is no better place to learn about media than the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., where the largest annual gathering of college media students and their advisers took place this fall. On Oct. 20, just two weeks before the 2016 presidential election, members of the Billboard staff, along with Adviser Kimberly Maske-Mertz attended the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention to meet top reporters currently working in the field, learn about media coverage and politics along with other colleges and universities. The three day convention included more than 200 sessions with expert advisers and media professionals, media tours and pre-convention workshops. Sessions and workshops varied from editorial leadership and reinventing student media to reporting live “10 seconds at-a-time” using Snapchat
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Adventures
and other social media tools to increase followers. Among these unique opportunities, the convention featured several keynote speakers including Donna Brazile (Author, Syndicated Columnist, Television Political Commentator and Interim Chairwoman at the Democratic National Committee); Bob Woodward (one of America’s preeminent investigative reporters and non-fiction authors); and Edward Snowden via Skype (a former intelligence officer who served the CIA, NSA, and DIA for nearly a decade as a subject matter expert on technology and cybersecurity). In addition to tours to the National Public Radio Station, Newseum and CBS’s “Face the Nation” broadcast, the workshops offered students tips on searching for internships, preparing portfolios and resumes, and learning job etiquette. Wilson staff members also took the opportunity to enjoy
Students
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Billboard members posing with Uncle Sam
downtown Washington, D.C.’s popular attractions, dining and shopping. Hong Nguyen ’18, a Billboard staff member in attendance, stated, “It was a very fun trip! Not only did we get to broaden our knowledge with information about the media and press but we also got the chance to explore the beautiful city of Washington D.C. I really look for-
Immerse
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On Sunday, Oct. 23, Professor Bob Dickson’s World Art class took a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the art they studied for the course. The in-person experience allowed students to get a feel for the art up close, but also to put the art in perspective in comparison to pictures in a textbook. The crew, consisting of 11 students, visited three museums: The Sackler Museum (which had a focus on Asian art), the National Museum of African Art, and the National Museum of the American Indian. Students walked around, writing down notes for a scavenger hunt, which was an assignment that focused on five different pieces. Another
Students walking in D.C.
assignment the students had to keep in mind was the final paper that they would write pertaining to their favorite art piece. Each piece of art in museums were themed depending on its respective culture. Many of the pieces in The Sackler Museum were religion-based and referenced specific gods. In the
Photo by Kimberly Marke-Mertz
ward to more conferences like this in the future. It was such a well-spent weekend with a wonderful group of friends.” The Billboard staff left Washington, D.C. with inspiration, knowledge and unforgettable memories from this once-in-a-lifetime experience, hoping to benefit and share it with other members and students.
D.C.
By Jenna Kauffman
Photo by Jenna Kauffman
National Museum of African Art, there were also religion-based pieces, but in comparison to Sackler, the museum hosted many more figures focusing on the female form. In the National Museum of the American Indian, the art used rawer materials, while also showing some religious influence. Pieces ranged in
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age from 50 years to several centuries years old. For lunch, many of the students had a meal in the National Museum of the American Indian’s cafeteria, which offered unique foods, such as buffalo burgers and different burritos with a Native American influence. So students were able to immerse in the culture even more than they would have just looking at the art. The day ended up being enriched with culture and it is something everyone should do to gain full insight into the lives of different people through art. The art in these museums influenced much of the art that continues today in various regions.
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New Things Soon to Come for Wilson College By Kirsten Bilger
Wilson has seen many c h a n g e s through the years, especially this past year. Parking lots were redone, the main entrance to Wilson has been upgraded, the road has been made into two lanes instead of one way, and the road behind Lenfest to Riddle has been repaved so there are no potholes. These changes were the beginning with more to come. The continu-
Photo by Kirsten Bilger
ing changes to our campus will help Wilson to evolve. But what will change next? According to Brian Ecker, Vice President of Financial Administration, lighting improvements are the next project. The college will work with the
Borough of Chambersburg to improve lighting along Route 11. This project will be part of the Streetscape and Pedestrian Safety Initiative with the soul of improving campus and community safety. A tentative start date for the project is slated sometime in late fall 2016 or spring 2017. Along with this project, fencing installation will start in spring 2017. The fence will start at the new college entrance and will follow along Route 11 which will help ensure campus safety. There are plans for more upgrades to college prop-
erty. Ecker states, “We are beginning to evaluate improvements/updates to the Veterinary Medical Center.” The project may not begin for another year or so. As of now, Wilson College is studying options that benefit the VMT program and college officials expect to have a plan by May 2017. Wilson will continue to grow and evolve as time goes on. Improvements to the campus will continue to ensure the best for the college. At this time, there are no other projects that are planned, but more expected in the future.
Town Hall Meeting Discusses Role of Fulton Center
ByTram Ho
The Fulton Center for Sustainability Studies held a Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 24 in Laird Hall to discuss the future of the farm on campus. Christine Mayer, Director of the Fulton Center/Fulton Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), hosted the meeting with the participation of Wilson students, staff, professors and CSA members, individuals who pay to receive shares from Fulton Farm’s produce. The Fulton Farm staff put four sheets of paper in corners of the meeting hall. Each sheet contained a topic for
visitors to contribute their own idea of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the Fulton Center. Participants gathered to discuss the big question: “What role should the Fulton Center at Wilson College fulfill within our community?” People posed several questions and ideas that considered the connection between Fulton Farm and Wilson College, funding and steps of food production, membership plans, and land management. Mayer summarized several questions and issues posed in the meeting and decided to divide the meeting hall
to three groups w i t h t h r e e issues: production and education relations, the role of students, and the r o l e of the Photo by Tram Ho commu- Wilson Community Discusses Fulton Farm For any questions about the nity in the Fulton Farm. The Fulton Center will release Town Hall Meeting, Fulton results of the three group Center or Fulton Farm CSA, discussions in a few weeks. please contact Christine Mayer.
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...to continue going to their classes unless the professor stated otherwise. Although the faculty was on strike, they let their students know that they would have their phones to receive calls. Mixed emotions arose from students as the strike began. With it being the middle of the semester, students felt the strike was ill-timed since there was a chance that they would go without classes until the strike was over. While some students felt that this
strike was unnecessary and a waste of time, others supported it. Those students who supported the strike brought faculty donuts and drinks and those at Shippensburg University gathered around to show their support for their fellow professors. Brandon Morgan, a student at Shippensburg University, says, “I support the strike, but at the same time I don’t. The teachers deserve more and they had to do what was best for them. They had needs that weren’t being met so they took action.”
While the strike was in progress, it was unclear on how long it would last. Speculations were made that it would last only a few days, a week, or even a month. It quickly became a concern for students as to what would happen if the strike lasted for the rest of the semester, especially for those who are due to graduate. If the strike lasted this long, would the students be reimbursed for the semester? What would happen to those who were set to graduate? Thankfully, the students did not have to find
out since the strike only lasted for three days. Morgan says, “The timing worked out since we had fall break that Monday and Tuesday prior to the strike. We got an extended break, but we had to play catch up to get back on track with classes.” The strike came to an end on Friday, Oct. 21 and classes resumed the following Monday. Negotiations are to continue to resolve any issues that are left. This strike shows that the union is serious about what they do and how it affects their students.
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HALLOWEEN
Halloween Brings the Spook and Spirit to Wilson By Sam Schlegel
Photo provided by Julie Beck
Halloween is always big at Wilson and this week was no different than the previous years. The professors threw another great Halloween party this year on Thursday, Oct. 27, decorating the Science Complex to Halloween perfection, from the huge spider seated on the piano to the glowing beakers and test tubes in display cases on the second floor. The food was mostly Halloween/horror themed, ranging from “cut-off fingers”
(hot dogs) to spider punch (red punch with floating plastic spiders). A slime workshop upstairs in the chemistry lab caught the attention of partygoers. Everyone came dressed in their best costumes, including the faculty and staff. It was a fun night as everyone danced the night away, thanks to our great professors. Friday, Oct. 28 was the Halloween dance sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), which is a student-
Photo by Jenna Kauffman
run in comparison to Thursday night’s celebration. The dance was held in Laird Hall with CAB members decorating with everything from severed limbs to fake spider webs. A fog machine provided a spooky mist as entered the dance hall. Attendees enjoyed food and drinks, including mozzarella sticks and “mummy dogs” (tiny hot dogs wrapped in dough). A new DJ pumped up the energy, following many com-
plaints from students about the quality of the DJs for the dances in previous years. Students said the DJs did not play popular songs so the event become boring. The DJ, from Phantom Shadow was actually an alum from Wilson. CAB President Nicole Zuleger ‘17 stated, “She played a nice mixture of old and new songs that you could actually dance to.” Other students seemed to agree with Zuleger as the students danced the night away.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
SPORTS
Phoenix Athletics Schedule
Athlete of the Week
The Wilson College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the “Athlete of the Week.” Junior Miranda Long (Catawissa, Pa. , Southern Columbia ) was chosen as the Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance in field hockey. Long is having an outstanding season for the Phoenix. In a match up with Neumann University, she tallied 1 goal and 2 assists and followed that performance with the game winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Hood College. For the season, Long leads the Phoenix with 21 points with a team leading 9 goals and she is second on the team with 3 assists. Long has accounted for 3 game winning goals so far this season.
Men’s Basketball
Miranda Long Field Hockey 10/18/2016
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Women’s Basketball
Sat, Nov. 12 vs. Hagerstown CC (Scrimmage) 2:00 p.m. HOME
Sat, Nov. 5 vs. Hagerstown CC (Scrimmage) 12:00 p.m. HOME
Tues, Nov. 15 at McDaniel College 8:00 p.m.
Tues, Nov. 15 vs. Christendom College 7:00 p.m. HOME
Fri, Nov. 18 at Shenandoah University 8:00 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 19 at Bryn Mawr 2:00 p.m.
Wilson Athletics
Sat, Nov. 19 vs. TBD 2:00 p.m. HOME
Tues, Nov. 22 at Cedar Crest 7:00 p.m.
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Wed, Nov. 30 at Penn State Abington 8:00 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 30 at Penn State Abington 6:00 p.m.
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RIDING SYMPOSIUMS AT WILSON COLLEGE Presented by Brooke Leininger and Megan Mendenhall Step by step instruction on: Correct application of the aids Frame, level and expectations Use of classical exercises to gymnastically develop the equine athlete Time allotted for questions and extensive demonstration of proper SYMPOSIUM TOPICS: techniques NOVEMBER 2: DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAITS NOVEMBER 16: BASIC LATERAL WORK NOVEMBER 23: ADVANCED LATERAL WORK
Don’t miss this great learning opportunity! 1:00-3:00pm in the Hawthorne Arena
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YouTube
ENTERTAINMENT
Star’s
By Jenna Kauffman
On Friday, Oct. 14, the original series “Haters Back Off” premiered on Netflix. The series follows YouTube character/star, Miranda Sings, who became famous on the site for her obnoxious personality and believing she has talent (when in fact her talent is probably the worst out there). Colleen Ballinger, who also has her own YouTube channel where she acts as herself, portrays Miranda Sings. The video-blogger has garnered well over a billion views on her Miranda channel and more than 700 million on her regular channel since creating the channels in 2006 and 2008. Ballinger’s character Miranda Sings is reminiscent to a character one would see on Saturday Night Live. The character does not reflect how Ballinger truly acts, but instead is completely exaggerated and in turn, garners a specific audience. Not everyone who watches the Miranda character can fully understand her humor. However, it is because of the ac-
New Series “Haters Premieres on Netflix
tive audience Ballinger has retained, ranking in over seven million subscribers, that Netflix offered the YouTube star her own show. “Haters Back Off” focuses on the backstory of the Miranda Sings character, showing how she created her YouTube channel and reached “stardom.” Sings defines herself as an “actress, singer, dancer, model, and magician,” and throughout the first eight episodes for this series, she displays most of these “talents” in one way or another. Along for the ride are her mother (played by Angela Kinsey), her weird uncle (played by Steve Little), her best friend Patrick (played by Erik Stocklin), and another mystery character that was
not officially introduced until the show went live on Netflix. Spoiler alert: Miranda Sings has a sister, Emily, portrayed by actress Francesca Reale. This was kept a secret due to the fact that in the spanse of her YouTube career, Sings has never mentioned any siblings. Meanwhile, Sings has mentioned her mother, uncle, and various friends since starting her YouTube channel. Even if someone is not a fan of the Miranda YouTube character, the series is definitely worth checking out for its difference in production value as well as seeing how Sings changes when interacting with other characters. In YouTube videos, Sings is often by herself save for the occasional collaboration with
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other famous YouTubers. However, in the Netflix series, she is constantly interacting with the other actors. In the series, her best friend Patrick also serves as a boy-next-door type of love interest, a cliché, but enjoyable. Whereas with the YouTube series, the character displays a distinct fear towards getting too close to someone before marriage. Many have compared the series to movies such as Napoleon Dynamite (for its style of humor along with production quality) and shows like Arrested Development and The Office (the second show coincidentally also starring actress Angela Kinsey). “Haters Back Off” has a certain type of humor to enjoy, but can still reach a wide array of audiences with its style and platform. The series has yet to announce a continuation (and as of writing this article, nothing new has come up). Hopefully the avid following and social media buzz the show has received is an indication that the show will have a future.
Orchesis Dance Ensemble to Present Annual Fall Performance Wilson Marketing & Communications
The Wilson College modern dance ensemble, Orchesis, will present its annual fall performance on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, in Wilson’s Appenzellar-Buchanan Dance Studio in Davison Hall. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. The performance of “Dancers on the Edge” will include an array of duets, solos, trios and group dances choreographed by Wilson College faculty and students. Among the works making premieres are an interdisciplinary duet that explores color and emotion; a 14-person ensemble celebrating feminine beauty in stillness; and a fun-loving trio of ballerinasturned-Shania Twain dancers.
The performances are open to the public. Tickets will be available at the door; however, seating is limited so reservations are encouraged. To reserve seats, contact Wilson Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Megan Mizanty at megan.mizanty@wilson.edu.
Tickets General admission $10 Students with I.D. and children under 12 $3 Veteran Free For more information about Orchesis, visit www.wilson.edu/orchesis.
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Chris
D’Elia
By Jenna Kauffman
On Friday, Oct. 21, comedian Chris D’Elia, known from NBC series “Undateable” and “Whitney,” performed at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in W.Va., as a part of his current comedy
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
ENTERTAINMENT
Performs
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tour. The show brought some laughs as the comedian performed an hour long set, following an opening act that started at 9 p.m. Due to the fact that it was in a casino, the show had a 21-plus audience. D’Elia started his set by
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comparing his appearance to that of a “tired eagle,” bringing in laughs at the blunt accuracy. He also did bits including how he found it odd how his one friend gave him a pair of pants and was able to guess his exact pant size, as well as how he despises going to birthday parties for friends his own age. He found it annoying, stating, “People should stop having birthday parties at ten.” D’Elia’s act was a mix of had-to-be-there humor and a dark humor, which may not connect with all audiences. He talked about how fairytale love is a lie and how he does not believe marriages working with individuals under the age of 30, he himself having been married in his late 20’s and later divorced. D’Elia explained how he mainly got married because he thought he had to, and knew it was not working when
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he would “walk into every room and jump in surprise” when he saw his wife at the time was also in said room. The comedian often laughed at random times, bringing ease to any awkward moments and getting people to laugh due to his laugh’s infectiousness. He concluded his show by talking about how he tried to remain badass as he talked to his friend’s daughter, trying to resist her cuteness before, ultimately, giving in like most grown adults. While a bit on the shorter side, D’Elia’s show did not fail to bring laughs. Next up for the comedian is another Netflix special, following the success of his first special he released last year titled “Incorrigible.” To find out more about D’Elia and his upcoming shows, go to www.chrisdelia.com.
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 4
Grief Paint Night Laird Hall 6:30 p.m. My Food Story Student Center 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 9
Dance-a-Thon for Haiti Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building 6:30 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 14
Ratas Ratones Rateros (Cordero, Ecuador, 1999) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 21
Biutiful (Iñárritu, Mexico/ Spain, 2010) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 27 Halls Open!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
CALENDAR TUESDAY “ FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Sat, Nov. 5
Fall Open House IHSA Hunt Seat Show Hawthorne Arena 9:00 a.m.
Thurs, Nov. 10
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY Wednesday Worship Alumnae Chapel 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 6
Treat Yo Self Sarah’s Coffehouse Ladies Only 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 11
Yoga Fitness Center 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 7
Health Inequalities and the Social Determinants of Health Dr. Carolyn Hart John Stewart Memorial Library 12:00 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 12
Sun, Nov. 13
Veterans Day
Wed, Nov. 16
Thurs, Nov. 17
Sat, Nov. 19
Shenandoah Capitol Theatre 7:00 p.m. Adults: $28.00 Seniors 60+: $26.00
Wilson Students: FREE
Riding Symposium: Basic Lateral Work Presented By: Brooke Leininger and Megan Mendenhall Hawthorne Arena 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 23 Halls Close!
Thanksgiving Dinner Jensen Dining Hall 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Thurs, Nov. 24
Riding Symposium: Advanced Lateral Work Presented By: Brooke Leininger and Megan Mendenhall Hawthorne Arena 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 28
MadeinUSA (Llosa, Peru, 2006) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Tues, Nov. 8
Vacas (Medem, Spain, 1992) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
TIP Information Session Warfield Room 010 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Dancers on the Edge Appenzellar Dance Studio 7:00 p.m. General Admission: $10.00 Students and Children: $3.00 Veterans: FREE
“ FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Dancers on the Edge Appenzellar Dance Studio 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. General Admission: $10.00 Students and Children: $3.00 Veterans: FREE
Take Back The Stage w/ She Pulled The Trigger & The Roof 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Laird Hall Non-Wilson Students: $5.00
Beauty and the Beast Capitol Theatre 2:00 p.m. Adults: $18.00 Students: $13.00 (13 yrs.- college) Children: $8.00 (up to 12 yrs., all children must have tickets)
Sun, Nov. 20
Treat Yo Self Sarah’s Coffehouse Ladies Only 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Café Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mon, Dec. 5
Viridiana (Buñuel, Mexico/ Spain, 1961) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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