“Isn’t it Odd?”
Ahoy!
2002-03 yearbook coming soon
Pirates on deck
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November 21, 2003
Wilson College
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Vol. 34, No 13
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WILSON BILLBOARD Voters return to polls Kati Huber
didates for the Presidency, stated Staff Writer that she “was disappointed in the The Wilson College Govern- invalid election. I hope that from ment Association (WCGA) elec- here on out students become tions were held last week with the aware of the voting process and why it is so imintent of installing portant that the new officers to all “I hope that from here votes are of the major posion out students become valid.” tions in the StuAt the Sendent Council. The aware of the voting ate meeting, in results of the process and why it is so the dining elections came important that the hall, the candiback as invalid votes are valid.” dates had an due to a discrep--Nancy Braun opportunity to ancy between the WCGA express their total votes and topresidential views and tell tal signatures of the student those who voted. candidate body about The lack of their positions participation of the student body was evident in on many issues around campus. the many offices that had only This event, coupled with the short one person running for the posi- articles written by a few of the tion, such as Blue Book Editor, candidates were the primary camConstitution and Bylaws chair paign opportunities utilized by and Secretary. This was a disap- the prospective officers. Braun and her opposition, pointment after a strong camLorrie Rejonis ‘05, both hung flypaign was made by the current WCGA officers who attempted to ers around campus to promote promote the elections and raise themselves. Many students have awareness of the importance of shown a growing concern for the direction that Wilson has been these, and other positions. Further, out of the 600 plus stu- taking and have asked for change. dents on the enrollment roster, However, as has been the case for approximately 200 hundred some time, the overall student people cast their vote, showing population has not taken action that one third of the student popu- that will facilitate that change. lous showed their support for the This was made evident by the low future student government. voting numbers and the lack of Nancy Braun ‘05, one of the can- competition in the elections.
W HAT ’ S I NSIDE News.............................................Page 1 Features.......................................Page 4 Editorial......................................Page 6 Creative.......................................Page 8
To kiss a cow...
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Dean Kathie Berard and President Lorna Edmundson kiss a cow for the senior class fundraiser on Nov. 12. Students and staff contributed the most money to see these two smooch the bovine in a contest that included three other contestants.
Wilson students ‘take back the night’ to end violence Stephanie L. Lingle Staff Writer On the evening of April 16, Wilson women will join together with the Chambersburg community to strike a ablow against violence. In an event that is specifically designed to bring women, men, and children together for a common goal, Wilson College will become the center of Take Back the Night. The evening will start with a
creative session, during which those in attendance will have the opportunity to get to know each other while making signs and sharing food. Voxology will be entertaining attendees with a musical performance. A protest march will follow and conclude with a talk session on Laird Green. The talk session will give attendees a change to share their experiences and feelings about violence. Additionally, translators will be available to encour-
age Spanish-speaking members of the community to participate. The woman behind Take Back the Night at Wilson is Nancy Braun ‘05. After her attendance this summer at the NEW Leadership conference at Chatham College’s Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy in Pennsylvania, Braun was eager to organize a program that would transcend traditional boundaries, Continued on page 4 Night
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NEWS
Bush and Bremer change U.S. policy for Iraq future Kate Adams
Rachel Ward/Billboard
VMT majors trim the nails on Lloyd, owned by a member of the Chambersburg community.
VMT students volunteer time for dog-wash fundraiser The Wilson College VMT Club is dedicated to promoting the professional and educational advancement of veterinary technicians and the humane and ethical treatment of all animals. This year there are approximately forty members in the club with many new freshmen members. The club raises money throughout the year so that members can go on a trip to a veterinary school in the spring.
Every fall the club sells Halloween pet treats to the Wilson community. Many students buy treats for their animals, guinea pigs and horses being the most popular. The dog wash, held this past Saturday, was a big success. The members bathed sixty-eight dogs throughout the day. Many people from the community supported this large event, which is held every semester. -Special to Billboard
Yearbooks to be distributed in the near future
Co-News Editor The Unites Sates is initiating a new strategy for Iraq. The plan comes after intense guerrilla style attacks including the crash of two Black Hawk Helicopters and an attack on the Italian’s Iraq military headquarters. This prompted meetings in Washington between Paul Bremer (Bush’s handpicked administrator for Iraq), National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, and President Bush. Initially the plan begins with operation “Open Hammer.” The goal of this operation is to essential route out the guerrillas before
they can attack targets. Lt. Col. William MacDonald, spokesman of the 4th Infantry Division, says “Any of those groups that are working against the best interest of the Iraqis are going to be targeted,” (Newsweek). General John Abizad places the amount of resistance around 5,000 fighters working in small cells (CNN). The second portion of the change in Iraq policy is to speed up the plan for Iraq self-government. The current Iraqi council has meet with little success. Fueled by mistrust from Iraqi citizens who feel the U.S. played to large a role in its shaping. The
The World in brief Alice Gudgeon Guest Writer Journalist freed from a Cuban jail After serving six years for antirevolutionary activities, Bernardo Arevalo Patron is with his family in the east of the country. He continued reporting his observations of human rights violations in Cuba until accused of “insulting” President Fidel Castro and jailed in 1997. His release came after a push from foreign human groups demanding his early release. Patron founded the independent press agency Linea Sur Pres, banned by the Cuban authorities.
The new face of death French and American surgeons
say they are prepared to graft the face of a dead person onto the face of someone grossly disfigured. British doctors are hesitant and want more public support prior to attempting this controversial surgery. Doctors say anti-rejection drug improvements have made it possible to attempt such a procedure. Hoping to spark public debate, the Royal College of Surgeons in England published a report this week.
First Soap in Burma Military-run Burma gets its first soap opera ever beginning Friday. The soap will air twice weekly in 15minute episodes. The storyline features an HIV-positive villager. 1016 million viewers will be educated about HIV in hopes to raise aware-
age of Baccalaureate, the Daisy Chain, and Commencement. Another new feature is the inclusion of pictures of the college campus. Editor Lorrie Rejonis ‘05 explains “I figured, in 50 years are we going to remember the exact way Wilson looked when we were here? So I thought it might be nice to have some nice pictures to wrap up the book.” She also wants to thank the yearbook staff and several of her close friends who helped her pull everything together on time. “The Con” will be handed out to students either during the last week of classes or the week after that. Students do not have to pay for it; it comes out of the student activity fee. “The Con” is a great memento of our time at Wilson, and everyone is encouraged to pick one up!
ness that those affected can still play a role in society. Evidence shows people who contract TB or HIV are isolated in outbuildings near their homes and cannot carry on any normalcy. Burma is ruled by a military junta and is the world’s largest exporter of teak and a principal source of jade, pearls, rubies and sapphires.
Muppets in the Mid-East Children ages 4-7 across the Middle East feature Jewish and Arab Muppets joining together to exhibit peace and neighborly love. The hope is to educate the next generation of Israelis and Palestinians to accept each others’ ethnic and religious differences.
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Christy Cordova Staff Writer Culminating the completion of this semester is the publication of “The Con”, the 2002-2003 Wilson College yearbook. This year’s theme is “Isn’t it Odd… Wilson Traditions…”. Its 168 pages cover such events as Convocation, Sarah Wilson Week, White Dinner, Spring Fling, and Senior Night, with specific pages for each club that the staff had pictures for. Two new sections are debuting in this year’s edition: a layout of the class of 2004’s fundraiser the “Odd/Even Basketball game”, and some special pages featuring the odd/even songs and chants alongside pictures of Big Sisters with their Little Sisters. The Graduation section has also been extended this year, with much more cover-
U.S. is having the council set up the provisional government. The provisional government will include tribal leaders, members of the current council, and others made up of Iraq’s 18 provinces. The council will assume control of Iraq by the summer of 2004 acting under guidance from U.S. and the international community. They will then set up the process for a constitutional convention and national elections. Completion of this phase of the plan is not expected until 2005 or 2006. However the U.S. stated that the military presence will not leave until Saddam Hussein is killed or captured (CNN).
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Nancy Braun ‘05 Rachel Ward ‘06
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Amala Abdur-Rahman ‘04 Kate Adams ‘04
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Jessica King ‘05
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Jamie McCauley ‘05 Cassandra Miller ‘04 Jessica Woofter ‘06 Seon Young Yoon ‘07
Mission Statement The Wilson Billboard is a biweekly student-run newspaper serving the Wilson College community. Its purpose is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for democratic discussion. The Billboard strives to encourge communication between student, faculty, staff and administration.
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NEWS
Monster.com hosts 2003 Monster Diversity Leadership Program Conference De-Enda Rotz Guest Writer The 2003 Monster Diversity Leadership Program Conference was held on July 26 and 27 at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. In attendance at the conference were students from colleges and universities from all over the country. Among them was Wilson senior, Amala AbdurRahman ‘04, who was one of 300 out of 10,000 students selected to attend the conference. AbdurRahman’s selection, as well as the other 299 students, was based on level of involvement on and off campus in the community and grade point average. AbdurRahman told The Billboard that the conference was the most exhilarating conference she had ever attended; that the partici-
pants and speakers were positive; and that even though the conference was only a two-day event, she met an awesome group of young women who are very articulate, intelligent and thoughtful. “I would definitely recommend the conference to other students because you not only get to explore the diversity that comprises our nation, but you have the opportunity to learn how to make an impact and be a force for change in the workplace,” said Abdur-Rahman. Monster.com, the world’s leader in bringing people together with jobs, hosted other conferences throughout July and August. Those conferences were held at the University of Texas at Arlington (July 12-13), Loyola Marymount (July 19-26), Emory
University (August 2-3), St. John’s University (August 9-10), and the University of Chicago (August 16-17). The Diversity Leadership Program was founded by Chuck Knippin and had its successful beginning in August 2002 with conferences held at Loyola Marymount University in California; St. John’s University in New York; and the University of Chicago. Monster.com’s objective in creating and hosting this program is to provide an opportunity for incoming college juniors and seniors of diverse backgrounds to spend a weekend, free of charge, with other students from diverse backgrounds. The weekend program is free for participants and the workshops teach students the importance of learn-
ing and building real-world business skills necessary for longterm achievement in their professional careers. “I personally think it’s a wonderful opportunity for students to take advantage of,” said Tammy Samuels, who is the Director of Career Development at Wilson. “Many of the workshops seem to build on the fundamental skills and those are the ones of most importance in building and sustaining a career.” During the weekend, participants specifically work to build valuable knowledge and skills about networking, career development, interviewing, resume building, and diversity in the workplace they can use regardless of their next step during and after college. Presentations from some of the Nation’s top indi-
viduals and companies on these topics ensure that participants receive real-world knowledge from people already in the workforce. Participants also have an opportunity to win free scholarship money as Monster.com awards $12,000 in scholarships to qualified candidates. “Pulling this all together we hope that students chosen to participate will walk away with all of these important components to make them a better leader in the future,” said the founder of the Monster Diversity Leadership Programs, Chuck Knippen. Visit Monster.com’s Diversity Leadership Program online at www. diversity.mic.monster.com for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS November 22
November 23
November 25
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Chambersburg Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m.
Shippensburg University Community Orchestra Performance in the Memorial Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. Free admission
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Jazz Ensemble and Concert Choir Performance at Penn State Mont Alto. starting at 7:30 p.m. Free admission
Last day of classes
Pirates of the Carribean in Allen Auditorium at 8:00 p.m.
November 26-30 Thanksgiving break Community events taken from www.chambersburg.org
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tion doesn’t just state how nice of a person you are. More importantly, a good letter states specifically how uniquely talented you are for the position or institution you are pursuing. There are a few things that you can do to help your reference: Send a personal letter to the individual you are requesting a letter of recommendation from. The first paragraph will describe the position you’re applying for and why you want it. In the second paragraph, mention three or four significant achievements or accomplishments that are not on your resume. The writer can end the letter with the skills and experiences you want emphasized. Provide the writer with a current copy of your resume. Make sure they know what your unique talents are and the experiences that confirm this. This kind of information adds credibility to the recommendation letter and
will show that the writer knows you well. If you are asking more than one person to provide you with a letter of recommendation for the same position, ask each writer to emphasize a different set of skills or personal attributes about of the individual they are addressing the letter to, unless they are writing a more general letter for your file. Send a thank-you note to the person providing the letter of recommendation within two days of making that first request. This will serve as a reminder for them to send you the recommendation letter. It’s also not a bad idea to get a letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor long before you may even require it. This way, you will have it on file with your updated resume and it will be ready to distribute whenever you need to. A list of references may also be typed in advance with your resume and ready for distribution upon request.
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FEATURES First-year perspective: what do they really think Jessica King Features Editor First impressions are lasting and as a freshman the first year of any college experience can either be a joy or a nightmare. Several students were asked to comment on the clubs and activities they’ve joined, talk about their classes, and share reflexive thoughts about their decision to be a student at Wilson. Most students enjoyed talking about the things they do in their free time it allowed to take a break from studying. “I want to involve myself in the school and find people who had the same interests as me,” Marysophie Malinowski ’07 said. “It has allowed me to get away from my studies once in a while.” The reasons people participte in Wilson’s clubs and activities are different. “I joined the Cheerleading Club and Drama Club because the clubs were a great way for me to meet new people and make great friends,” Kristin Hazen ’07 said. “I joined the VMT club and I have been participating in the Cheerleading Club, which is not quite a club yet and I like both of them,” Samantha Ziegler ’07 said. “Cheerleading is something I have done for the past 10 years and is something fun I want to continue.”
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I am thankful to God for giving me good health, food, drink, shelter, and blessed people to be with. I’m thankful to my parents, Ed and Renate, for their support, love, and more. I’m thankful to my husband, Mohamed, for sticking by my side. I’m thankful to Wilson for the quality of my education. I’m thankful to all the wonderful students who speak up for what they believe in, and to all the beautiful students who aren’t afraid to be themselves, because they give me courage and strength. Happy Thanksgiving And Blessed Eid Ul Fitr to all my Muslim friends! -Karen El Aouad
“I joined the Drama, Cheerleading, VMT, Spanish, and Orchesis Clubs,” Amanda Narcisi ’07 said. “I’ve joined the Orchesis and Yearbook Club,” Commuter Jessica Brandt ’07 said. “I think Orchesis really brings out the best in you because it’s a way to express yourself and a great way to relieve stress.” The Muhibbah Club’s dinner was a big hit this year. “Muhibbah was exciting and frustrating because I didn’t know how to cook and it was my first time trying” international student Seonyoung Yoon said. Academics are vital to the equation for students who choose to come to Wilson. Class load can be difficult to swallow or easy as pie at times. There are many aspects to consider. “I think the academics are difficult, but Wilson has a good reputation for that and it shows through,” Brandt said. I also think that Wilson is a different type of college with all of their traditions, but I think I made a good choice for me career wise.” “I enjoy the fact that the classes are small and all the teachers are on a first name basis with you,” Narcisi said. “I mean a perfect example of that is the syllabus where they give you their e-mail address, extensions, and some even have a home phone number. It’s awesome that you are always in contact with
them so if you ever need help and have questions they are right there.” “I think the classes are challenging, which is good because you learn more from them,” Ziegler said. “I think that FYS (First Year Seminar) was a little pointless because I did not get anything out of it. It was interesting some days, but others felt like a waste of time. I expected challenging classes, meeting new Jamie McCauley people, to be able to comfortably Staff Writer talk to professors, which is true “Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a pirates with some, and a quiet, peaceful life for me,” chant the mechanisurrounding, which Wilson procal pirates at one of Walt Disney vides.” World’s most beloved theme Sometimes juggling a rides (The Pirates of the Caribpacked schedule can be a struggle bean) in Orlando, Florida. So, to manage. what could be better than sitting “I like the relaxed commuin an underground world full of nity, but Wilson has high expecswash buckling pirates singing tations for a student to do well along to a catchy tune hours academically and then participate away from home? Obviously, a in numerous clubs and activities,” movie theatre full of swash transfer student Lee Ann New buckling pirates put into an acsaid. “I don’t feel comfortable tion and adventure film that is because of my constantly busy going to give its audience a run schedule.” for their money. In the end, many students Directed by Gore discover the positive qualities at Verbinski, Pirates of the CaribWilson. bean: The Curse of the Black “It’s important to note that Pearl stars Johnny Depp, everyone is always trying to imGeoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, prove the school and make it betKeira Knightley, and Jack Davter and I think that is a big part of enport. Set in the 17th century, the school itself,” Narcisi said. Pirates of the Caribbean is the “Everyone works together as a story of a crafty, handsome and team to improve things and at the rather witty pirate, Jack Sparrow same time, we never lose the tra(Johnny Depp). In the midst of ditions either.” desperation, Sparrow reluctantly teams up with an alluring young
1973 after a series of sexual assaults, rapes and murders of women. American colleges, universities, and other organizations began sponsoring them here in the U.S. as early as 1978. According to the Take Back the Night Alliance, “While different organizations and agencies may sponsor this event, the message is always the same: ‘We march to demand that the perpetrators of this violence—the batterers, the rapists, the murderers—be held responsible for their actions and be made to change.’” Because Take Back the Night is intended to bring together the community, Braun is hoping to keep students involved in all aspects of the planning process. More volunteers are always welcome and any students who would like to assist should contact Nancy Braun for more information. http://www.iglou.com/tbtn/ index.html
Orchesis: eclectic and beautiful
Night such as differences in race, age, gender, sexual preference, and religious background, to bring the Chambersburg and Wilson communities together against domestic violence. Take Back the Night, an event she has attended at other college campuses in the past, was the obvious solution. “I am thrilled to be a part of this rally. This rally is a special event because it will inform all who attend about how violence can change a person’s life, not for the better. It will give anyone who attends a sense of togetherness because we are standing up against violence and sharing personal stories. It will give all a sense of home and happiness. I encourage the whole campus to attend…You will have a great time,” said Nancy Braun. Take Back the Night is an event that originated in Germany in
Thanksgiving Shout-out
Yo ho, yo ho; the Pirates are coming woman (Keira Knightley) and a handsome young man (Orlando Bloom) with plans to prevail over the undead pirate Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), who has stolen Sparrow’s ship, The Black Pearl, and sailed it across the Caribbean Sea by his undead crew. This is the first pirate film to grace the screen in quite some time and Verbinski directs it with a bang. Even more pleasing is the acting of Johnny Depp who goes well and beyond depicting the typical pirate character. He brings this Captain Jack Sparrows character to life and completely loses himself in the part. This definitely adds to the flare that Pirates of the Caribbean leaves with its audience. I recommend this film to any movie lover especially those who are keen on action, adventure, and a bit of fantasy. Move over Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrows is coming to Wilson. Bye-bye Peter Pan and hello to the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Melanie Mills Staff Writer Guests gathered Friday, November 14th to witness the premiere of the Orchesis Fall Concert. Seats were filled by the large crowd in Laird Hall, and an eclectic mixture of dances were performed. The night started witht he interpretive dance Roots of Line followed by several numbers, including the hip hop influenced All or Nothing and period dances complete with Elizabethan costumes. Just before intermission, the largest crowd pleaser, entitled Mystery Dance, evoked whistling and laughter from the crowd. It began and ended with two dancers on chairs, their silhouettes against the backdrop of red, and was from the musical Cabaret. Increased diversity and showcases for more advanced talent followed intermission, including a moving dramatic perforVal Hakes/Special to the Billboard mance by Jamie McCauley in Parallax and the beautifully coreographed Dancers practice the group piece, wo(burn.shine.glow)an, duet Pointe in Space. The finale of choreographed by Caitlin Kennell ‘04 the night was the most elaborate and descriptive dance. Wo(burn.shine.glow)an included the entire Orchesis ensemble and was a grand finish for a long night.
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FEATURES What are you doing for Thanksgiving Break? Jessica Woofter Staff Writer
Lynn Crunkleton from financial aid says she will be eating lots of turkey.
Becky Hartman-Berrier ‘03 will be here at Wilson mucking out stalls.
Cindy LaJeunesse ‘06 will be going home to visit family in New Jersey
Theresa Retz’s ‘06 mother is coming up to Wilson to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for Theresa and friends, Dorothy Malinowski ‘05 and Erika Raines ‘06.
Hilary Peak ‘05 will be sitting on the bench at the basketball game on Tuesday, the first night of break
The many joys of being a woman Jessica King Features Editor Wonderful, outstanding, the ability to multitask, amazing, nurturing, are all qualities that women possess. Women are beautiful creatures designed to do things that men aren’t capable of physically and emotionally. I had to think long and hard about what exactly I could portray about women that go above and beyond the definition of our gender. I decided a random survey would help with this so I handed out 45 questionnaires. Out of those, I received six back that I will quote anonymously. I was truly surprised because I thought since we live on a women’s college campus there would be interest in the subject matter. When I think about myself as a woman, my daughter comes to mind. I look at her and realize I have the chance to mold her innocence into a strong beautiful woman someday. I know that through her I will be able to pass on the traditions and values that I grew up with. As a woman, I created a wonderful child. “The most comfortable place to be in the world is in a woman’s body,” said one woman. Women are very diverse compared to men. We think more
with our feelings whereas men thinks more with logic. If we talk about the stereotypical aspects, men are better with tools and women should be in the kitchen. Women are expected to stay at home with the children while their significant other makes a success for himself. In today’s world this is changing because women’s achievements in the home and career world are outstanding. I never met a man who could multi-task. “Women are expected to be soft, loving, and kind,” wrote one woman. “Women tend to have more common sense than most men. Women think for while most men live for the present,” said another. The joys of womanhood are different for everyone. I was in the sixth grade when defining moment came and it was amazing. My period allows me to connect with my inner woman. Once a month, twelve times a year I feel at peace with myself for a couple of days. My menstrual cycle is what I enjoy most about being a woman. It gives simple happiness. Though, defining moments of womanhood or empowerment can come from all kinds of situations, like these.
“When I made the decision to break up with my boyfriend, even though I still cared about him,” said one survey taker. “When I broke away from what my friends wanted to do after high school and I came to a women’s college,” wrote another. “I feel empowered when I let a man know that I don’t need him for car things or technical things like carpentry stuff because I can nail a nail better than some men!” stated another. Important messages need to be sent to women all over the world, especially young girls who are becoming the next generation. Their minds are so influential and deserve the best nurturing possible. Given the chance to voice my opinion, I strongly suggest a woman should never settle for anything less in life. “Do not listen to society! Be your own person. Do not take the media so seriously and always think ahead!” voiced one woman. “You’re equal to everyone.” “If a guy can do it, you can too!” others said. “Looks aren’t everything and if a guy doesn’t like you for your personality, then he’s not worth it.”
“Holly” theme for upcoming White Dinner festivities Jessica Woofter Staff Writer Christmas is coming and here at Wilson that means it is time to start looking forward to the White Dinner. The Campus Activity Board (CAB) plans this special night at the beginning of December every year to help Wilson students both celebrate the end of the semester and to kick off the holiday season. Lorrie Rejonis ‘05 and Jenn Chilcoat ‘05 of CAB did not want to give away too many details about what they’re planning for White Dinner this year, but they did give a few hints. When asked if there was a
theme, all they would say was “Holly.” Holly Shonk or holly the classic Christmas plant, either way it should be interesting. They said it was going to be very classy, with special lighting and a new Disc Jockey. They are also planning some very cool giveaways for the attendees. A showing of the Jim Carey version of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is also being considered for after dinner. CAB wouldn’t let any more information out, but it promises to be a fun and memorable night, so everyone mark December 6th on your calendars and start shopping for dresses now.
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EDITORIAL
The Wilson Billboard staff and administration.” Though we survive by our first amendment rights, the Billboard is not a message board for complaints. Issues can be brought forth more effectively when both sides of an argument and facts as well as tactful opinions are represented. Editorials and letters to the editor are the only exceptions. In order to continue the success of the paper, we are asking for your cooperation. The Billboard is truly a campus-wide effort. We cannot productively relay information if we do not receive access to the data necessary to communicate your news to the campus. Our staff members work hard to complete their articles on time, but it is ultimately up to you, the Wilson community to make Billboard a success. It is a privilege for the Wilson
A campus privilege Rachel Ward Co-Editor-in-Chief In case you have not noticed, your college newspaper has undergone some major changes this semester. The Billboard is an important facet of Wilson and we feel it is important to attract and maintain readers in order to further develop efficient communication throughout the Wilson community. We have established a mission that states, “The Wilson Billboard is a biweekly student-run newspaper serving the Wilson College community. Its purpose is to relay information to the campus and provide a forum for democratic discussion. The Billboard strives to encourage communication between student, faculty,
campus to have a media source working as hard as we do to ensure accurate and informative communication. Gradually, we are making changes to better serve our audience so be prepared for new developments in design, media, number of pages, and number of publications per semester. The Billboard is a powerful campus unification tool, in which everyone has a role. We are looking for new staff members, artists, guest writers, etc. all of the time. Even if you cannot commit to becoming an active member, you are still a vital key to our success through offering interviews and providing information for articles. Thank you for the time you have put forth and for your readership. We look forward to serving you every other week!
Letter to the Editors To: the Editor I have read three issues of The Billboard since the beginning of the semester and based on them the paper seems to have a new buoyancy, greater ambition, higher aims; writers are fair minded and intelligent. These qualities, within the context of reporting, are to be treasured: they are producing a paper with well written articles which focus on a wide vari-
ety of issues, from traffic in Chambersburg to a conference of the World Trade Organization (September 26). The debate among the candidates in California was reported with a wealth of factual, useful details and no spin; I had missed the debate and was grateful to learn from you where the candidates stood. The lament on the lack of student activism and in later number (October 10) the comments on the Scholar-
ship dinner provided compelling reading. For this reader The Billboard this year is so outstanding because the women writing for it are choosing important issues, research them well, are skilled in presenting their ideas; some of the reporters accomplish something very difficult, they transform the personal into the universal. To all of them, good speed. -Cesi Kellinger
Caving with the environmental club Gabi Masek
Staff writer On Monday, November 10, three members from the Environmental Club and three members of the Franklin County Grotto met at a parking lot in Shippensburg, to embark upon an adventurous night of caving. Upon our arrival at Piper Cave, our fearless leader, Jon, went about showing us the ups and downs (literally) of caving. It was exhilarating to enter the cave; there was a profound darkness and tranquility embedded in the rock. “Cavers enter through holes in the ground, to explore diverse formations of rock and interesting passageways and caverns,” said Matt Steiman, who attended the trip. W e squeezed through holes I didn’t know my body could fit through, visited the catacombs, and got a very up close and personal view of one of the many beauties the Earth holds. It was about 55 degrees in the cave, which felt about 65 after crawling
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CREATIVE WILSON COLLEGE Rev. Sara Lee Hinnant 1976 Mornings, hot flashes in the shower When the toilets are flushed. Hurried cups of coffee half spilled, Leaving sticky blotches on cracking pavement. Sharing news from home over lunch. Afternoon classes With our minds outside, Sitting on the roof, With pigeons, Watching as the sun melts. Waiting for dinner, for phone calls, For the weekend with music echoing Through the dorm. Half the hall in one room, All propped up like pillows. Munching on half-baked brownies at midnight. Typing until sunrise, Falling asleep in our chairs. Relaxing on Fridays, With beer, bands, and boys. Creating an extra day just to party, Watching days become memories As we learn.
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Still Life, oil on canvas, by Kelley Kurtz Caving Con’t from page 6
Sudden Death of Happiness It storms in my heart tonight Rain melts off the cold windows And I feel empty, hollow, bleak… Could this hurt persevere? I gaze into tomorrow Searching for the sun’s warm rays To embrace me as you once did
I am unsure of my decisions As I lie on the charcoal-stained rug Face down Eyes closed How does one overcome This unimaginable death? Who will resurrect my happiness? Anonymous student ‘06
The Race Question (for one whose fame depends on keeping The Problem a problem) Would it please you if I strung my tears In pearls for you to wear? Would you like a gift of my hands’ endless beating Against old bars? Wait in the shadows if you choose. Stand alert to catch The thunder and first sprinkle of unrest Your insufficiency But you will find no comfort. I will not feed you hunger with my blood Nor crown you nakedness With jewels of my elegant pain. Naomi Madgett (1932- ) Taken from Randall, Dudley, The Black Poets
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Doughnuts, oil on canvas, by Annie Stone
around for a couple hours. We weren’t the only ones enjoying the warmth of the cave though. Scattered here and there on the cave walls were little balls of fur, no larger than my index finger, which were beginning to hibernate for the winter. It was amazing that these bats could find their way in and out and around the cave using only their sonar. We could only appreciate the immense darkness when we turned out our head lights for a moment of appreciation; the idea of navigating without a light source seemed unimaginable. “It was the neatest cave I’ve been in yet,” said Matt. “It was pretty intense; the tubes in the catacombs went every which way. It is very surreal. When we’re done crawling I always like to turn off my light to get a sense of being underground.” The Environmental Club will hopefully be making a couple more caving trips throughout the school year. Caving is a great way to get outdoors, explore the world you live on, socialize, take a study break, and most importantly have a lot of fun!!
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