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Sept. 27, 2004

Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Vol. 36, No. 1

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WILSON BILLBOARD Fun for all at Fall Weekend Stephanie St. Louis Staff Writer The weekend of September 17 through September 19 was Wilson College’s annual fall weekend, in which parents and the alumnae of the Class of 1949 were invited to come and celebrate the start of another school year. Some of the activities that were included were the students for a day, the Class of 1949 fountain dedication, an improv comedy, provided by the drama club, and an Odds/Evens basketball game.

When parents came in on Friday, they had a chance to follow their daughters to their classes. They got to experience what it was like to belong to a college such as Wilson. From what students have been saying, their parents are really impressed on how well the school is kept up and running.

The parents enjoyed being able to meet some of the professors and see what the students are learning.

On Saturday afternoon, the alumnae from the Class of 1949 came for the dedication of the fountain they had given to the school and to reveal a newly

made plaque. The fountain is located on the esplanade outside of Lenfest Commons.

On Saturday night, the drama club provided the students and parents with an improv comedy, based on the hit TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” The five students who had participated in the show made up the panel of people who would participate in the variety of games, with Michael Cornelius taking part as host (not to be confused with Drew Carey). Some of the games that took place in the hour long production were: Props, Helping Hands, TV Quirks, and Whose Line is it Anyway?

On the same night, there was an evens versus odds basketball team. The even team consisted of freshmen and juniors. The odds were made up of sophomores and seniors. The evens won the game.

Despite the fact that many girls had gone home for the weekend and quite a few of the international students had taken a weekend trip off-campus, Wilson’s Fall Weekend went really well.

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Woo Jeong Seo/Billboard Chestnut Hill beat Wilson Phoenix 3 to 1 in a game during Fall Weekend.

Celebrating Sarah Wilson Meg Oldman Features Editor Sarah Wilson Week, a time when old traditions celebrating Wilson are held, was a little bit different this year for the campus.

pulled together to sing that song. It was brought to our attention afterward that we were one of the first Freshmen classes with school spirit in a long time.” Some of the upper Although festivities were classmen also enjoyed this planned over the week of September 6th through the 11th, event as well. Sophomore Lacey MacIntosh said that it inclement weather due to Hurricane Ivan postponed a few was her favorite part of the week: “It was different in the of them until the following sense that I got to see Sarah week, one of which was the Wilson Week from the “other custom of visiting Sarah side” as opposed to last year Wilson’s grave. However, several events still took place at when I was a freshman.... I had a lot of fun this year and was the beginning of the week, including the “Dinking of the very impressed by all of the freshmens spirit.”

Freshmen” on Monday night and “Singing on the Green” on However, there was a Tuesday evening. Freshman problem that was brought to the Jacque Kos said that her attention of the faculty and favorite part was when her class staff on the issue of one of the was taken onto the green to traditions being hazing. A sing. “[The Odds] tried to teach waiver had to be signed by the us their song and instead we Freshmen class allowing them sang our song; the whole class

to participate in Sarah Wilson Week. Upperclassmen had to ask permission of the underclassmen to permit them to kidnap those who wished to participate away. Some people felt that this change was adequate. “After the changes were made, it went well,” stated Sophomore transfer Theresa Mrenna. Others just didn’t participate altogether in Sarah Wilson Week. Freshman Erin Hartin said “I felt the whole thing was pretty pointless.”

All in all, Sarah Wilson Week was an event that was slightly altered, but still enjoyable. Kos said that she took part in everything that was offered. “I thought the events held were a nice way to honor the traditions that were held so long ago.”

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NEWS

Trickling Springs Creamery...Where Cows Reign Supreme Heather Layman Staff Writer “The way dairy products ought-ta taste” is the slogan at Trickling Springs Creamery, located just south of Chambersburg on Rt. 11. A relatively young and still maturing business, Trickling Springs has been up and running for three years now under the ownership of Gerald Byers. It is his goal to bring natural products back into business, while supporting local farmers and serving fresh and natural dairy products along the East Coast.

“My wife and I have always tried to live very naturally,” says Byers. “We want to produce products of a certain niche that people can’t find just anywhere.”

The products, such as milk, ice cream, and butter, are processed on the premises and all of the milk is supplied by local farm-

ers who allow their cows to graze in pastures rather than on grain (such as the cows that produce store-bought milk). The benefits?

Milk from grass-fed cows contains up to 4 times more CLA’s (conjugated linoleic acid), which is a cancer-fighting agent not produced by the human body. It also has more balanced levels of Omega 3, Omega 6, and increased levels of Beta-Carotene.

Not only is Trickling Springs cow friendly, they are also resource friendly. The creamery uses glass bottles, since many customers prefer the taste of milk out of glass than out of plastic or cardboard. With your first purchase of milk you have to pay for the bottle, but when you return it to buy more milk the fee does not apply. Bottles are constantly reused again and again, creating far

less waste than plastic milk jugs.

On average, one glass bottle is equivalent to about 40 plastic jugs.

The dairy farms that Trickling Springs gets its milk from are all local farmers - some are family to the owner - whose cattle are free range. These farmers do not use chemicals, antibiotics, or synthetic hormones. Primarily the dairy products are organic, but there is one farm the Creamery deals with that is strictly an organic farm. Byers told me that many of the food items he sells come from small companies, such as Big Sky, a small company who makes breads using whole grains and no sugar. The cakes he sells come from a local bakery in Greencastle. The Creamery also makes fresh sandwiches and has a deli with fresh meats and

cheese.

Byers was originally a partner when the creamery opened; the idea was that of a close friend.

Soon, his friend made plans to move to Missouri, leaving the Creamery to him. Now it is in its third successful year and Byers has aspirations for the future of the Creamery. He hopes that it will continue to grow. After an expansion in August 2004, he says that they are now able to produce six times more product.

With an estimated staff of about 15 employees, Trickling Springs remains a small, community oriented business. “Many of our customers are regulars who have come to love the taste of our products. We see some new faces, but there are people who live right down the road and

don’t know we are here,” he says.

The customers that do come regularly love the Creamery. Gabi Masek, a senior at Wilson College, likes the Creamery because of its organic products, cattle friendly ways, and returnable glass bottles. Another senior at Wilson, Ali Kershner, insists they have the best ice cream. “I swear it’s better than Ben and Jerry’s.

It’s really good, and they have a lot of exotic flavors like Butter Brickle and Orange Pineapple.”

The next time you crave homemade ice cream or fresh, natural milk from pasture-fed cows take some time to stop by Trickling Springs Creamery and support the local farmers.

“The Colors of Wilson” and Convocation Amanda Stefan News Editor

A Welcome on the President’s Lawn Amanda Stefan News Editor

A lawn party at the President’s house welcomed new students, faculty, and administrators on Friday, September 16. The promise of a good time, music, games, and excellent food is what drew many people to the event. Candra Lyons, a senior at Wilson, was one of the first guests to arrive. “I came for the fun and the food,” she said.

This rang true for many of the guests at the party.

For others in attendance, it was the chance to meet and mingle with new people and to get to know the people that have an active role at Wilson.

And that’s exactly what President Lorna Duphiney Edmundson wanted. “When I came to be President in 2001, I discovered that there wasn’t a big, festive, opening, informal event that brought students, faculty, and staff together in one big, celebratory event.” She put together a committee that represents every part of the college to plan the Lawn Party, headed by Rini Parson. Now in its fourth year and already a huge success, the Lawn Party is set to become another Wilson tradition to annually kick off every new year for generations to come.

The Fall Convocation ceremony was held on September 2 in the Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumnae were invited to the proceedings. The tradition included speeches given by the President of Wilson, the Dean, professors, and a few students.

The theme this year was “The Colors of Wilson.” Included in the proceedings was a musical performance of “Amazing

Grace” from the Wilson College Choir, directed by Bernard Pitkin. The Wilson College Honor Principal was signed by new students and staff during the Matriculation Ceremony. A song war took place outside on the green after the ceremony. The Convocation was met with mixed reviews from incoming students. Some felt it was a great way to start the new year and enjoyed the speeches. “I liked the speech

by Candra Lyons because she

had the best grasp of her speech,” said Julia Jesu ‘08.

Others disagreed and argued the Convocation in terms of whether they felt it was interesting or not. “[The Convocation] was really boring, but the song war was fun,” said Nikki Smith ‘08. This was the truth for many of the freshman.

“It’s important to keep the tradition,” said Jessica Silvernail. But hate it or love it, Convocation is a staple of being a Wilson Woman.

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EDITORIAL We fought for the right to vote; Why don’t we do it?

Christy Córdova Editor in Chief For the past two Saturdays, I have devoted myself to a local grassroots voter registration organization operating through the Chambersburg Democratic Headquarters. I have registered everyone from 80somethings who have never before voted to those who are so enthusiastic about voting in this year’s election that they want to be sure that their registration is up to date. I registered a 20-something felon who had previously assumed he could not vote because of his record and some people who just turned 18. Over the span of about 15 and a half hours in two days,

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two different partners, and two different locations, I registered more than 45 people.

But I have to say, as much as I tried to be optimistic, I still walked away from this experience with a bad taste in my mouth. For as many people who said things like “You’re doing a great thing,” “Important election coming up,” and “Voting is a responsibility,” there were three times as many who said “I don’t vote.” Most people growled that sentence as they made a mad dash for the store doors; others, however, stopped to proudly share their views that they didn’t believe in voting, that their vote wouldn’t make a difference anyway, and that there wasn’t anyone to vote

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for because all politicians were crooks.

to the US Census Bureau, more than 15 million women aged 18-34 did not vote in the last Although I want to believe presidential election. This is a that one vote will make a difference, that’s usually not the travesty, considering the struggles that women endured case. Realistically, one vote for more than fifty years before from one person living in the 19th Amendment was passed Chambersburg, PA, will not in 1920. As members of one of influence the election one way the few women’s colleges left or another. However, if one person chooses not to accept the in the United States, we need to honor those who came before responsibility of voting, that us by exercising this important makes it okay for another person to do the same thing and right and making our voices soon there are many people who heard. I urge everyone in the Wilson Community to get out refuse to vote. This is when there and vote. every vote really does begin to count. ***Voter Registration will close October 4th. If you are not It is especially important that we, the young women who will yet registered, please contact the Billboard at ext.3244 — we be in charge of this world in a few short years, vote. According have a limited amount of voter registration forms left.***

A Letter to our Readers Dear Wilson College Community, The staff of the Billboard would like to apologize to our readers for not releasing the first issue of this semester on schedule last Friday. Due to Hurricane Ivan and the problems it caused transportation-wise, as well as several family emergencies amongst the group, we were unable to meet for editing until after the deadline for print. All following issues will be released on time every second Friday. Again, please accept our sincerest apologies and thanks for being patient with us. Have a great semester!

-Leah Martin, Business Manager, On behalf of the Billboard Staff

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I hate Pepsi. Never will you see me willingly sipping from a cup containing a single drop of that nasty liquid. I am a Coca-Cola girl for life. Never will this change.

So, imagine my utter dismay when I noticed that Wilson College is sponsored by Pepsi. I was shocked that I even applied here! Seriously, though, am I the only student here that was raised with the fanatical belief that Coca-Cola reigns supreme over any type of beverage that Pepsi could ever dream of producing? Apparently not. A majority of Wilson Women that I asked agreed with me. Jen Graffman, ‘08, summed my argument up perfectly, “[Coke] just tastes better.” And even though Pepsi machines overpopulate this school, I refuse to adjust. I will continue to purchase my caffeine kick at Walmart until something can be done about Wilson’s bad choice of beverages. Coke is it!

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FEATURES Out and About New Releases:

Coming Soon:

-Sky Captain and the

-First Daughter (Sept. 24)

World of Tomorrow (PG)

-The Forgotten (Sept. 24)

-Wimbledon (PG-13)

-Shark Tale (Oct. 1)

-Mr. 3000 (PG-13)

-Ladder 49 (Oct. 1)

For information on show times call: Chambersburg Mall Theater (717) 263-0688 Hagerstown Mall Theater (301) 582-1000

Attention All Freshmen!

Leah Martin Business Manager Well, you have made it through high school and now you’re out on your own in college. While that can be extremely exciting, it can also be a little frightening. So I’ve decided to ask around campus and get some tips from returning students, as well as add some of my own tips that hopefully all you freshmen out there can benefit from!

The first thing you encounter in college, ok - aside from $200 textbooks, is your roommate. I know this may sound like something your mother would tell you, but just remember the Golden Rule. If you make a mess, clean it up; after all, you would expect the same. A good idea might be to lay out some “ground rules” with your roommate regarding loud music, television, overnight guests, etc. Don’t be afraid to communicate your needs! Be considerate and honest with your roommate and hopefully you’ll make a friendship that will last for the rest of your life.

Next tip for ya’ll: GET INVOLVED! There are so many opportunities here at Wilson College to show off your talents and interests. Play a sport, dance for Orchesis, volunteer at the archives (there’s some awesome stuff there!), or join a club. By the way, even if you’re not an expert at something and just want to “give it a try,” now is the perfect time to try it out.

After saying all of that, I must now mention how vital time management skills are to a successful college experience.

It’s good to stay active on campus, and to allow yourself some recreational time, but we’re here first and foremost to

get an education. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of study time. Many students don’t realize how important their freshmen year grades are.

They have a permanent place on your transcripts and GPA’s and if you start off badly, it makes it very difficult to bring it back up in the end.

When you’re studying, find a quiet spot where you can be by yourself and focus. If you can’t study well in your dorm, go find an empty picnic table down by the creek, or go to the library. Or, one of my tips… head down to Sarah’s Coffeehouse. It’s nice and quiet and the chairs and sofas down there are SO comfortable!

Snoop around campus until you find yourself the perfect spot.

Now the question is: how much time should I spend studying? The most common formula is for every hour that you spend in class, you should spend two hours studying the material. This, I believe, is different for every student.

Some people need more time, some need less, so start with that and add or subtract time according to your individual needs.

While we’re still on the management topic, another important tip for college life is money management. Just remember that everything borrowed must be paid back, so be wary of credit cards. Also, make sure you keep your checkbook in balance. Most banks will charge you fees if you charge more to your account than you have, so make sure you keep track of every purchase you make. If you need advice on managing your money, talk to your parents, or ask one of the other students for help.

Next tip is to stay healthy.

Sounds boring, I know, but remember that mom is not around to watch your food and exercise intake anymore. Eat healthy and limit your snack food and caffeine intake. As far as the dining facility goes, Missy Shadle, ’07, gave me a tip that I’m sure you can all benefit from: “Avoid the pasta bar.” Also, take advantage of the gym facilities. There is brand-new equipment down there solely for your use. Don’t know what type of machinery you should use? Ask one of the staff members for help. They are trained to help you and to answer any questions you may have.

A tip for those of you who are commuter students: just because you don’t live on campus does not mean that you cannot be just as much a part of the Wilson College community as everyone else. Mainly, just make sure that you devote as much study time as you need to. I know from experience that living off campus makes it very hard to sit down and study when there are so many other things going on around your house. Go to campus and study. Again, I can’t emphasize enough how comfortable the Coffeehouse sofas are!

If there’s anything I haven’t addressed in this article, I apologize. But just remember that you do not have to be afraid to ask if you have any questions or concerns. Talk to the older students. We were freshmen once too: we know how you’re feeling, and chances are, we had the same questions that you have now.

I hope I helped you guys out on some concerns you might have had. Good luck in your first semester and WELCOME TO WILSON!!!

Spiderman 2 Swings into Wilson Jamie McCauley Staff Writer “Spiderman 2,” directed by Sam Raimi, stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, and James Franco.

Peter Parker is back once again as an all time favorite superhero in this sequel to the blockbuster hit “Spiderman.” No longer relishing in the new discoveries of his superhero qualities, Peter Parker returns in this second film with a life full of complex emotions and psychological boundaries. Parker is not so sure he’s the right man to be the hero anymore. His inner struggles with his identity and his love for Mary Jane prove to be dueling with each other as he attends college, and finds himself once again in a battle against a madman. Can Peter Parker come to terms with his double identity, or will he give up his role as superhero?

The first film promised the uncovering of new identities and fast-paced excitement, but the second film forms a plot more internally spun. The character seems a little more human as he battles not only villains, but the struggle of love and self resolution. Raimi still revels in the action and adventure of the first movie, but adds more texture and depth into the second one. Robert Ebert from the Chicago Sun Times states that, “It’s a superhero movie for people who don’t go to superhero movies, and for those who do, it’s the one they’ve been yearning for.” This film may not be a match to the first, but it is definitely in a spider web all its own. Showing October 16 at 8 p.m. and October 17 at 3 p.m. in Allen Auditorium.