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WILSON BILLBOARD Making Use of Leftovers
By Des Arnold Leftovers, located in Gettysburg, is a small, family owned recycling business. It provides brokerage services for commercial and industrial waste, as well as manufacturing byproducts. They work with various businesses and organizations within the community to minimize electronic waste, and they also help by reusing certain electronic equipment. Heinz Weverink, the owner, started the company in 2001. “I wanted to go home to doing what I do best,” Heinz said. “It’s what I’ve done before, it’s what I enjoy doing and there was a need.” Heinz has been in the environmental field for 35 years. He worked for the state of Maryland enforcing environmental laws and also operated solid and liquid waste companies before coming to Pennsylvania. “I spent time doing lots of other things. I wanted to get back to something where I could have an impact,” he stated. His family is proud of what he does and tries to help out as much as possible. “The whole family pitches in wherever I need help. It does not matter if it is getting the company name out into the public, assisting with pickups, or just answering the phone,” Heinz said.
VPAA Candidates visit Wilson
By Sara Kann
The search is nearing its end. The Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Search Committee has narrowed it down to the final three candidates. These three candidates were on campus the past few
weeks, meeting constantly with the different constituencies on campus. The candidates met with students in the dining hall during lunch, as well as meetings in the evening in Sarah’s coffeehouse. The first candidate for the
position was Dr. Eleanor Green. She was the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. She was available to meet with RA’s and WCGA members on Thursday, March 30th at 9:00pm. During the short, ques-
tion-answer session, students received the chance to talk about Wilson, and why they were here. In return, Dr. Green was able to answer the same question. In her cover letter, Green stated, “ Believing that effective and onCon’d pg. 3, See VPAA
Wilson Environmental Conference By Matt Steiman Wilson College hosted a statewide student environmental conference on Friday April 7th and Saturday April 8th. This conference was a project of the Pennsylvania Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental Policy (PCIEP) and was collectively organized by the Mercyhurst Office of Sustainability, Dickinson College Environmental Studies Department, and Wilson’s Fulton Center for Sustainable Living. Students and professors traveled to Chambersburg from as far away as Mercyhurst College (Erie, Pa) in the northwestern corner of the state, while more local schools such as Kutztown, Gettysburg College, and Shippensburg University were also well represented. Events began on Friday night with a powerhouse lecture in Thompson Chapel by three controversial environmental leaders. Attendance at the lecture was somewhat light, but the concepts covered were deep and heavy! The evening opened up with a short speech by Kevin Tucker of
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Greensburg, PA. Mr. Tucker, a self described “anarcho-primitivist” author and organizer, espoused a philosophy of re-wilding the culture and a movement away from domestication of animals and humans. In his early twenties, and standing tall with a full head of dreadlocks, Mr. Tucker commanded the audience with his rapid-fire style of presentation and outside-the-box way of thinking. The next speaker was John Zerzan, world renowned author on modern “green anarchist” thought from Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Zerzan is widely regarded as the author who helped catalyze the growth of the powerful Pacific Northwest anarchist movement that first gained national attention during the Seattle World Trade Organization demonstrations in November of 1999. His work is recognized as pivotal in inspiring new ways of thinking about the way we live in society, and modern culture’s impact on
the natural world. Those who chanced to meet Mr. Zerzan in person this weekend could not help but recognize the depth and academic relevance of his philosophy, as well as his genuine interest in the projects at hand. The keynote speech Friday evening was delivered by Derrick Jensen, an award-winning author and thinker from Crescent City, California. Mr. Jensen immediately put the audience at ease with his casual style (he sat on a chair on the stage, took off his shoes and sweater, and began a monologue that would last approximately 90 minutes). Derrick Jensen peppered his talk with jokes to keep the discussion light, but the concepts he covered cut deep into our consideration of the modern societal paradigm and its impact on the natural world. His premise: that no matter how we slice it, humanity is destroying the ecological balance on Earth through industrialization, and that simple steps such as recycling, letter writing, and
other soft approaches to environmental problems, will not be enough to save us. He advocated for “tearing down society” and replacing it with local culture, rooted in the natural world. He also was deeply critical of a culture in which we know the names and habits of Hollywood stars that have no impact on our lives, yet we do not know the names of edible native plants growing outside our doors. The concepts covered in the evening lectures were new to many in the audience, and the crowd sat somewhat stunned and largely silent for almost three hours. During a closing question and answer session, an April rainstorm rolled across campus, punctuating the speakers’ comments with rolling thunder and light. Following the evening lectures, a handful of brave participants made their way to Fulton Farm for a bonfire and camp-out. “Radical Folk” musicians Ryan Harvey and Evan Greer entertained the crowd at the campfire with some outstanding original acoustic music. Students and the Public Brave Cold Wind and Rain for Workshops and Discussion Campers at Fulton Farm awoke at about 6:30 am to a steady, cold drizzle that became a downpour by about 9:00 am. Those without proper tents retreated to the farm’s Owens Barn in hopes of catching a few more hours of sleep before the day began. By breakfast, most Con’d pg. 4, See ENV.
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Study Abroad Sarah Turesky 08’, an early education major, still remembers her summer vacation in Korea. She went to South Korea last summer to participate in the exchange program sponsored by Seoul Women’s University, one of the schools in partnership with Wilson. She enjoyed lectures and activities with students from Russia, Japan, and America. Every year, 2-3 Wilson students participate in the study abroad program. Wilson College is a small school, but it still offers various study abroad programs. Wilson has partnership exchange
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programs with Ewha and Seoul Women’s Universities in Korea; Effat College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the Business Education Initiative (BEI) with colleges in Northern Ireland. Most international students at Wilson came because of the study abroad program. President Lorna Edmundson once mentioned that valuable experience during her Fullbright Program. In her Fullbright project was a research project on successful Japanese women. What she found was that one thing shared by these women was overseas study experience,
noting that, “I realized that women who know how to deal with different cultures and environments have wide perspectives. I encourage Wilson women to take these opportunities and explore the world.” The Study Abroad Faculty Coordinator, Dr. Melanie Gregg, works closely with students who want a global experience. Feel free to contact her through switchboard, or visit her office, located on the first floor of Warfield Hall for more information.
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she has collected during her studies in French speaking countries. Her reading was followed by Aliyah Johnson 09’ from Trinidad Tobago. At the end of the event, Elizabeth Clever 07’, an English major here at Wilson, read her own poem as well as her favorite poem. Iryna Machkur, an exchange student from Ukraine who read poems in three different languages, said she really enjoyed this event. Jose Cordova, Chair of the Spanish and International program mentioned that, “it was a great pleasure to hold this kind of event and be able to hear multilingual poetry...the event will be continued in the future.”
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Where on Earth can you hear old, Anglo-Saxon spoken? Where can you hear poems by famous Nepalese poets? At Wilson, of course! The Spanish and International studies departments held an International multi-lingual poetry reading on April 8th in the Hanky Center. More than twentyfive participants, including President Edmundson and Wilson exchange students, read their favorite poems in sixteen different languages including French, Sinhalese, Korea, Nepalese, Hindi, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Latin, Greek, AngloSaxon, English, and Spanish. President Edmundson read French poems from books
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News Celebrating Women’s History
Julie Raulli’s Social Movements class poses infront of one of the ‘pillars of women’s history’. Photo submitted by Iryna Machkur.
By Iryna Machkur Women’s history month is the best time for remembering women-activists who improved our lives and made the world a better place to live. Rights and opportunities we
take for granted nowadays seemed to be unattainable, yet the most desirable just a century ago. Only awareness and appreciation of those who a represent the status of woman in society can give us a real understanding of
women’s future and potential. As a part of Women’s History Month, students of Julie Raulli’s Social Movements class set up an exhibition of extraordinary women who once changed the course of human history. Images and biographies of twelve women were represented on the Lenfest Commons’ pillars, symbolically called “pillars of women’s history.” The Wilson community had a chance to “meet” Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Chapman Catt, Margaret Stanger, Catharine McKinnon, and many other famous women with different lives, but a common goal; to make society more equal and to ensure women’s rights. It seems that all of the sociology students were excited to take part in the project and considered it a very creative and fascinating assignment. Bright posters with powerful quotes and photographs haven’t left people indifferent. This exhibit was a great way to let Wilson students know more about the women’s movement and those famous women who have made a great change in both American and world history.
ORR Forum to one of these candidates.
VPAA Con’t going communication is key to success at a small institution, I have used newsletters, dean’s forums, regular attendance at campus functions, social gatherings at my home, and both formal and informal meetings and discussions as ways of developing and maintaining ongoing contact with faculty and staff. I have always had a warm relationship with students and value the time I spend with them.” The second candidate for the position was Dr. Sharon Washington. Dr. Washington is currently working in Greensboro, North Carolina at Bennett College for Women. She is a Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Initiatives. Prior to her current position, Dr. Washington served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. The students were able to meet with her Monday, April 3rd at 8:45pm in Sarah’s coffeehouse. Dr. Washington seemed interested in Wilson’s traditions and was eager to learn about what the students thought about Wilson. In her cover letter, Dr. Washington stated that, “ Wilson’s commitment to cultivate a collaborative environment among faculty, students, staff, and alumnae is closely aligned with my own core values of creating inclusive learning environments and a practice of giving
back to the community to create a better world for those who are to follow.” The third and final candidate for the position was Dr. Kathryn Springsteen. She is currently working as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. The students met with her on Thursday, April 6th at 9:00pm in Sarah’s coffeehouse. Dr. Springsteen was eager to know about the relationship that students have with faculty and administrators. In Dr. Springsteen’s cover letter, she discussed some of the accomplishments that she has had while being an administrator. She also discussed some of her knowledge and abilities referring to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “I have extensive experience in program development and implementation, academic leadership, financial management and strategic planning, as well as a deep interest in independent higher education. I would be pleased to provide the leadership necessary to further the mission of Wilson College.” After the students have met with each of these candidates, Carole Gallagher, the President’s (Edmundson) Secretary, asked that we all fill out evaluation sheets. I encourage you, as your WCGA President, to take the opportunity to have your voices heard. Each of these candidates are deserving in a different way, so I will look forward to being informed when the position is offered
Summer School Faculty Members Prepare for Summer Research By Robin Herring
ORR Forum attendants mingle after a lecture. Photo by Martine Bourque.
By Martine Bourque On March 27, 2006 Wilson College hosted the 43rd Annual Orr Forum on Religion. Following the tradition, this year’s theme: “Islam in America: Challenges and Opportunities” offered a chance to inform, reflect and discuss a subject that still remains controversial to many. The guest speakers, Dr Jamillah Karim and Samia Malek offered us an overview of both their personal experience as Muslim women and factual data; the combination of which contributed
to the success of this event. The program covered various aspects of interest by offering workshops like Art, with a presentation by Dr. Virginia Anderson-Stojanovic, and The perceptions of Islam in the Media, with a presentation by Dr. Peter LaChapelle. The evening wrapped up with “Becoming a Model Community: The Future of American Muslims” by Dr. Jamillah Karim of Spelman College in the Alumnae Chapel in Thompson Hall.
With just a few weeks left in the spring semester, students, staff and faculty members’ thoughts turn to the summer break. Some students may work,others may complete internships this summer. Staff members will spend the summer preparing for the next academic year while others might take well deserved vacations. For two faculty members, this summer brings research opportunities. Each year, faculty members are invited to submit proposals for Summer Research Stipends. This year, Dr. Ray Shively and Philip Lindsey have been selected to receive the stipends. Professor Shively’s summer research encompasses two projects in the area of “green
chemistry.” The first project, “Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Ionic Liquids” will be a work to develop a multi-phase laboratory experiment for use in an introductory organic chemistry laboratory. The second project, “Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Biodiesel Prepared from Various Cooking Oils” is a project that expands on the organic laboratory students’ work with synthesizing biodiesel from used cooking oils based on the techniques used by Matt Steiman. Professor Lindsey will undertake summer research to enhance his knowledge of the Italian masters in order to continue the focus of his recent work in figure painting. He
plans to conduct research, and produce photographs, drawings, studies and four to six finished large scale paintings and/or drawings. Among the most exciting aspects of his research, Professor Lindsey will travel to Italy. He will visit the cities of Florence, Rome and Venice to take in the culture, visit museums, and of course, sample the fine cuisine. Both Professor Shively and Professor Lindsey will share their research with other faculty members as well as students in the classroom. At Wilson College, faculty members hone their skills and expand their knowledge just as students do, continuing their interests in life-long learning.
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L.O.’s Con’t Heinz got the idea for Leftovers because “It was something that needed to be done”. He spent six months doing research to find the current trends, weaknesses, and needs in the field. The biggest challenge he faced when getting his business up and running, was “letting the people of the community know what we do.” His family helped out with getting the word to the community. Heinz said that, “Finding the markets for finished materials was also challenging.” Now, Heinz is working on finding the capital he needs for the next expansion of the company. As for the expansion of his company, Heinz is looking for a larger facility that will allow consolidation of smaller shipments that normally do no get recycled. “These shipments are smaller than a truckload,” he explained. “We also want to get the equipment to process television sets, because in the next few years every television set in the world will be obsolete because of high definition.” The equipment to process television sets would also allow him to process computer monitors which he has to ship
elsewhere to be processed. Currently, Heinz’s business provides services to a number of school districts, private schools, and colleges in South Central Pennsylvania, as well as many businesses and organizations within his community and surrounding communities. He is proud of what he does, “In the last six months, we diverted around 40,000 pounds of waste from the landfill,” he said. “I expect to double that in the next two months.” However, Heinz and the Leftovers staff does more than just divert waste from the landfill. They also donate the proceeds of what they collect to charity or non-profit organizations of the sender’s choice. The Billboard is currently collecting PDA’s, cell phones, printers and print cartridges, monitors, and other electronic equipment. There will be a white drop off box with green lettering on the bottom floor of Lenfest by the TV cove for anyone who wishes to donate to our club and help the environment. When asked why Heinz does what he does, he replied, “I
NEWS do this because it is something I enjoy. It benefits our community both by making it a little bit cleaner and by establishing an economic base…And I am damn good at it!”
ENV. Con’t were cold and uncomfortable, but this did not dampen spirits as things got underway. Conference events on Saturday began with a wholesome natural foods breakfast organized by Vallie Edenbo of Dickinson College. PCIEP Coordinator Don Brown from the Department of Environmental Protection then led an impassioned discussion of global climate change issues and student initiatives to deal with this complex problem. Don’s discussion was followed by a student “meet and greet” roundtable discussion of student approaches to environmental issues facing campuses across the state, led by Cathy Pedler of the Mercyhurst Office of Sustainability. Following this discussion, Wilson’s farmer Mary Cottone led the brave crowd out into the weather for a tour of Fulton Farm’s green-
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houses, fields, and organic gardens. This was followed by a sumptuous hot lunch of local, sustainably grown foods provided by Vallie Edenbo and Sage Dining Services. Wilson & Shippensburg Students Run Biodiesel Workshop After lunch, conference participants had a choice of two workshops: Solar Power Basics led by Matt Steiman, or Biodiesel Fuel Production led by students Amy Rolph, Darwin Jackson, Debe Clark, Kyle Shenk (Shippensburg), and Rebecca Heston. Biodiesel and solar equipment were moved under the overhang of the Owens Barn, so that participants could retreat from the cold and rain of the day. This workshop series marks the first time that students from the biodiesel project have run a public workshop without supervision, and the students involved deserve the highest commendation for their performance. Covering all aspects of the process, from safety protocols, hands-on chemical analysis, and hands-on minibatches, to the operation of a large scale biodiesel processor, the stu-
dents were successful in demonstrating the desired information to all participants. At the end of the workshop, the student crew had successfully produced 50 gallons of high-quality biodiesel fuel, and had inspired and educated a new group of biodiesel enthusiasts. The solar power workshop was also effective and fun, despite the cold and lack of sun! Participants learned the basic applications of solar electric systems, an overview of the components involved, and ran through several system sizing and efficiency discussions. Facilities of the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, including a mobile solar water pump, solar demonstration kit, and the larger wind and solar barn lighting project were used to shed light on the subject matter. These hands-on workshops were followed by closing discussions on philosophy, carried out in the warmer confines of the intern building at the farm. Kevin Tucker and John Zerzan led a discussion of Green Anarchy, and Professor Keiko from Mercyhurst College gave an impassioned talk on the art of egoless living.
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SPECIAL Sell Something Not Just a Cup of Coffee By Youkyung Jin It is 6:30 in the morning. One college student comes in to Starbucks coffee shop and orders caramel frapuchino. As he gets his coffee, he sits down, turns his laptop on, and begins working on his research project, as well as chatting with friends all over the world. This is made possible by the free-LAN (wireless internet) service of Starbucks. A few minutes later, a woman comes in, orders a coffee, and begins to read the newspaper. She is ‘listening’ to jazz music and ‘experiencing’ the taste of her coffee life. These scenes are common in the cities of almost every part of the world. Most impressive is that these coffee shops have one name: Starbucks. Finally, Starbucks, the world largest coffee chain, opened a local store in Chambersburg. Some say that Starbucks might take over the local coffee business in Chambersburg. Is it possible? “I think that Starbucks will provide a new coffee experience to local customers,” said Stacey Burns, a manager of the Starbucks store in Chambersburg. According to her, one of the reasons why people visit her store is that their coffee tastes better. “People don’t usually get a chance to drink vanilla latte, or mocha frapuchino. Starbucks coffee is made with excellent beans from all over the world. It does not taste bitter, but is smoother.” She also observed some customers coming alone
Lisa Raymond, Big Oak manager
and working while enjoying a coffee. Another coffee shop is located barely 50 feet away from Starbucks. The Big Oak Café (fondly called ‘Big Oak’) is not an old shop but is a new addition to a butcher shop that has been doing business for more than 20 years. Because it is part of the old grocery store, customers feel like this is an old local coffee shop. Certainly, Big Oak is the one always crowded. “We serve more than 250 customers a day,” said Lisa Reymond, the manager of Big Oak. I asked, “What makes people come here?” She explained that many customers like not only various coffees, but also chocolate fondues, sandwiches, and baked goods.
the world. That’s why I feel comfortable here,” said Haewon Choi, 21, a Wilson student. This reporter’s assumption that Starbucks will take over coffee consumption might turn out to be wrong. When managers were talking about what consumers expect from their coffee shop, they showed confidence with their ‘coffee taste”. Maybe people go to coffee shops not only to drink coffee, but also to buy a COFFEE EXPERIENCE. A coffee experience could be music in that place, a comfortable sofa like home, or simply holding a cup with the Starbucks sign while walking down the Calvin Blair, a customer enjoying coffee. street. To tell the truth, some Photos by Youkyung Jin people answered that they buy “I think our customers like When people go to coffee Starbucks just because they want our menus, because we provide shops, do they consider only the to show other people they drink more than just gourmet coffees. taste of coffee? Starbucks coffee, according to a We have fresh baked items in our “I feel comfortable here. marketing survey. Holding a store and our sandwiches are Once I went to Starbucks, the Starbucks coffee tells others that made from organic vegetables — coffee was ok, but the music was ‘This person is able to pay $ 5 for that’s why the items taste so so loud and there was no place to a cup of coffee’ or ‘This person fresh.” sit. The other coffee shop, the could be one of those individuals Big corporate coffee Frappe House, was full of young who work with a laptop using chains and local coffee shops people. I just feel comfortable wireless internet.’ What you enhave their own strengths and here [Big Oak],” said Calvin Blair, joy, what you buy, and what you weaknesses. Corporations like 68, a customer of the Big Oak are able to buy could explain what Starbucks are able to do brand- coffee shop. kind of person you are. More and ing. They have marketing plans However, a young stu- more corporations are getting to that are applied to thousands of dent attending Wilson College know this fact; unfortunately, their stores and are able to stan- feels differently. some still don’t. dardize the taste of coffee. On Who is going to be the win“I simply don’t go to other the other hand, local coffee shops coffee shops except for the ner of the coffee battle in are able to be more flexible in Starbucks. You can use the free Chambersburg? Will it be terms of menu. They are able to wireless internet service there. Starbucks, Big Oak, Frappe respond quickly to the local Wherever I go, I turn on my house, or even Sheetz? It doesn’t consumer ’s taste. They also laptop and log onto my blog in mean the loss of local coffee have a distinctive interior and at- Starbucks. Starbucks is the place shops. mosphere. “There are enough busithat links me and other parts of nesses for everybody,”
The History of Coffee Business By Simon Moyes
Coffee is one of the most influential trees in the world. There are books about it. There are shops dedicated to its consumption and economies that hinge on it’s production. Man’s infatuation with this psychoactive drug has developed over the years. Coffee is believed to have been discovered over 10 centuries ago by a shepherd. This man believed to be named Kaldi was tending his flock in Ethiopia when he noticed that his goats were getting particularly excitable when chewing on the leaves and berries of one tree, the coffee
tree. From this cradle of human existence has developed this wondrous industry built on a shepherd’s discovery. Coffee traveled with it’s consumers. When the Turks massed outside Vienna, they left their coffee behind in the rush to escape the European forces. One man, George Kolshitzky, who had lived in Arab lands for several years, recognised the beans for what they were and opened the first coffee shop in Vienna, “The Blue Bottle.” Coffee slowed abolition in South America due to it’s labor
intensive production. Indeed South America has had much of it’s politics dictated by this effervescent bean. A noteable moment was the Brazilian valorization. In the face of a crashing market due to a bumper crop in 1907, the Brazilian government struck a deal with business man Hermann Sielcken. “The best loan I have ever known,”said Sielcken at a congressional hearing. This deal would have Sielcken hoarding the excess coffee in international warehouses at the Brazilian government’s expense, allowing him to control the price of coffee and to have a massive supply of coffee available to sell when the price is right. Claims of ill effects have plagued the coffee industry
throughout it’s past. As far back as 1900, Coffee has been battling claims that it is a poison, “a poisonous drug caffeine, which belongs in the same class of alkaloids with cocaine, morphine, nicotine and strychnine,” reads an advert for postum a none caffeine alternative to coffee. These attacks on caffeine have caused declines in sales when they have been at their most effective, but still our love for coffee endures. These excepts from coffee’s history and much more can be found in Uncommon Grounds by Mark Pendegrast. Unfortunanately Pendergrast was unavailable for a full interview however he did say “Use the book.”
Who is going to be the winner? Photo by Youkyung Jin
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SPECIAL Review: Exploring exclusive coffee shops By Joanne Bolling
Jenny Schultz filling coffee orders at Starbucks in Chambersburg. Photo by Joanne Bolling
Coffee business staff interviewing Stacy Burns, Starbucks manager. Photo by Joanne Bolling
It seems everywhere you turn there is another coffee house popping up. In Hagerstown alone there are several within less than a mile of each other, such as The Square Cup, Java Bean and Coffee Bar, Port City Java, and Higher Ground Coffee. And That doesn’t include Borders Books where there is a coffee shop, three McDonalds that just began promoting a new coffee, Sheetz that now offers a coffee bar, 711 etc. So what draws people to coffee shops? Is it the coffee alone? Or is it the atmosphere? Maybe it’s a little bit of everything. I surveyed two coffee houses in Hagerstown to see what they have to offer. Coffee houses in Hagerstown I surveyed include the Square Cup Café and Java Bean. Jazz tunes could be heard from outside the Square Cup Café on an early Wednesday morning. Terri Pepe, the owner, was singing along with the jazz that played as she prepared her coffee orders. Regular coffee selections were Cold Moon Blend
or Jamaica Me Crazy. There are two main types of coffees. They are Robusta and Arabica. Most mass roasters use Robusta because it’s cheaper. Arabica is more expensive and the flavor has a wider range. The Square Cup uses Arabica to give customers a better coffee. Business was constant in this small but quaint coffee house on the corner. “We roast out own coffee beans. That’s what makes us different from the rest,” said Terri Pepe. She also said “We never sell anything over 7 days old.” Square Cup Café and Roasters is located at 2 W Washington Street. Another coffee house in Hagerstown is called Java Bean Coffee Bar, which is located at Eastern Blvd. in the Weis shopping plaza. They have been in business for a little over 1 year. It’s a nice large coffee shop with plenty of room to relax. Java Bean Coffee offers contemporary relaxed style seating with an oversized comfortable couch, tables and wicker chairs for further comfort. They have a large
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menu to choose from. Java Bean has coffee, espresso drinks, hot chocolate, frozen and iced drinks such as coffee mocha and vanilla latte’s, chai, and even fruit smoothies. “We have the best coffee in Hagerstown,” said owner Shawney Reasner. “We use good product,” said Reasner. Java Bean just doesn’t stop at drinks; they also have a sandwich menu. Java Bean offers a variety of meats for lunch all which are of high quality Boar’s Head. They have roast beef, club sandwiches, ham and turkey sandwiches and also wraps. All their bread is Pepperidge Farms. Java Bean even has something on the menu for kids, sandwiches with veggies. Java Bean also offers bagels and muffins for breakfast. For dessert you can sink you teeth into some Uncle Ralph’s cookies. Later in the spring Reasner plans to have poetry readings and schedule an open mike night to bring in business. * Joanne Bolling can be reached at mourebolling@msn.com
By Simon Moyes
Shawney Reasner making a vanilla latte for a customer. Photo by Joanne Bolling To grow coffee the planters require ideal conditions. That is between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, often in the most fertile soils. When these conditions fail, crops are lost and the market suffers. We can see this from the chart provided by the international coffee organization and traders edge LLC. The cost of importing coffee has slowly risen over the last 30 years. But unlike other staples such as milk and gas, coffee has a more erratic tendency. This is partially due to it’s import only quality. According to the graph pictured here milk and gas have both had relatively stable development,
due in part to being goods produced by U.S farmers, however as Coffee is a pure import, it’s price is dictated externally and as such the price is more erratic. “The weather can destroy coffee crops. The chart shows how world coffee prices suddenly rose as a result of serious damage to the Brazilian coffee crops (20% of the world’s coffee) in 1975 (frost), 1984 (drought), and 1994 (frost),”writes the New Internationalist. These crop damaging effects can cause over planting which then leads to the following troughs after the spike of growth especially in 1995. *Simon can be reached at simoyes@gmail.com
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FEATURES Interview with Wilson Alumnae Naureen Ali By Jinyoung Na Since the first interview with alumna was published, I have been contacting several other alumnae who are currently working in various business fields. It was with great honor and pleasure to speak to our alumni who are working hard in their field of profession. On May 7th, I met one of our own brilliant alumnae Naureen Ali and asked for an interview to share her thoughts as a Wilson grad. During the interview I immediately received an impression of her great character and personalities both professionally and personally. Following is my own exclusive interview with Naureen Ali : 1 ) Jinyoung : Would you introduce yourself ? How was your life at Wilson College like? Naureen Ali: My name is Naureen Ali, Class of 2001. I studied ‘Business & Economics’ and ‘Philosophy & Religion’ and Minors is MIS and Mathematics. While at Wilson, I was involved in a host of activities like being Editor-in-Chief of Billboard, president of Muhibbah and Business Club, active member of Orchesis and Orr Forum, and Constitution & By-Laws Chair of WCGA, FYS peer tutor, Center Fellow for Center for Study of the Presidency. I have
taught a couple of International Studies courses at Wilson. 2 ) Jinyoung : How was your life at Wilson? What was most memorable? Naureen: It’s difficult to summarize my life at Wilson ... there’s just so many memories, so many life-defining events. Don’t get me wrong, there was my fair share of moments of being angry, frustrated, annoyed... but I wouldn’t have it any other way. What makes Wilson so very unforgettable is that it brought me the best friends in my professors and peers! 3 ) Jinyoung : Would you tell me anything that Wilson college students should not miss before graduation? Naureen: Don’t miss out on being who you really are — Wilson’s strength is the individuality that we all bring to her. At times it might seem easier to go with the flow and conform, but no matter what the situation, be true to yourself and remember that when you leave Wilson, you leave your mark on her. It’s a symbiotic relationship —a give and take of the best. 4 ) Jinyoung: How did you find your job? Naureen: I had gone to a job fair second semester sophomore year (Wilson took a bunch of us interested) and dropped off my re-
sume, never really thinking anything will come of it. I got a call from Citigroup, interviewed, got the summer internship. Following year, I applied again and interned with City again. Once summer was over, I made sure I kept in touch with my immediate managers and HR personnel (important— always keep in touch!) Senior year, my internship manager called to ask if I would be interested in interviewing for an opening in the group (yup — I was very blessed that the job opportunity more or less was handed to me on a platter!), through interview, had my job offer before I graduated. The key thing is to get good internships, put your best effort interning, build and keep up solid relationships, and always have a Plan B! 5 ) Jinyoung :How did you prepare your resume? May I ask your GPA? (If you don’t mind) =) Nauree: My first resume was actually created in my CS110 course I believe. It was an assignment and I am so glad that I actually took it seriously. Subsequently my business professors helped me fine tune it. Profs Banan, Hendrickson, and Ray Anderson were always my biggest sources of help, advice, guidance (in all matters!!). Interviewers do notice your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, awards, and par-
Career Corner: FINANCES By Heather Drumm Today has been quite a day! I received an email letting me know that articles for the next Billboard are due on Monday and this is Friday. Panic! What is my topic for this edition? Apparently someone is trying to smack me on the head with FINANCES. This morning I got a call from a local insurance company who would love to speak to students about renters’ insurance, low-interest home loans, auto insurance, saving for retirement, knowing when an interest rate is a good one, and so on. I emailed the Faculty to find out if anyone was interested when Dr. Skubon sent me a wonderful email about SIFE and the links that are accessible from the SIFE page on our campus website. You’d think that I would already be forming the idea to use finance as the topic for this article, but it took a visit by some
very official looking, older gentlemen, whom I was hoping were here to bring me good news from the IRS, but instead were here from a Hagerstown insurance company looking for candidates for their sales positions. With the day’s events and some more great emails from Dr. Skubon, it finally dawned on me. FINANCES! I was introduced to SIFE by Emma and Catherine , this year’s exchange students from Northern Ireland when I was lucky enough to spend a few days with them at Wesley College in Delaware. I could tell how proud they are of their achievements with SIFE and now I know why. SIFE is a great introduction to not only business problem solving and entrepreneurship, but also financial education via web site links. The YourMoneyCounts link offers online versions of booklets dedicated to particularly relevant topics for soon-to-be graduates such as Identity Theft, Using
Credit, and Managing Your M o n e y . A t www.YourMoneyCounts.com, you can find even more information about Credit Scores, Interest Rates, Auto Financing, and Repairing your Credit. Do you know what your credit score is? Find out and learn about what it means. How many college loans do you have and for how much? When will you start paying them back? How much do you need to make to afford an apartment, a car payment, food, student loan payments, clothes, gas, and fun money? Most of us leave college owing quite a bit of money. If you don’t, be grateful. If you do, take it into account as you get your first job and develop your spending habits. The rest of your life is a long time, so develop good habits now including knowing about the status of your finances and living within your means. Your parents, your credit report, and your bank account will thank you.
ticular courses (depending on your job search, you may want to list some pertinent ones). Being valedictorian (with a GPA of 3.98) still serves as a big boost for me! 6 ) Jinyoung : What type of people is your company seeking for an employment? Would you introduce your company? Naureen: Citigroup is a global company with a wide variety of job opportunities. Unfortunately, the Hagerstown, MD center houses only certain functions/ operations (Risk Management being the main one). Key job opportunities are either unit managers or analysts (basically Math, MIS, CS, Business, majors). By and large, a graduate degree is preferred for most mid-level entry positions. However, there is a Management Associate program that I strongly encourage Wilson graduates to inquire. It’s a two-year rotational program that typically ends in a mid-level management position. Also, check out the Summer Internship programs. During the time I did my internships, there were a few other Wilson students who also interned at Citigroup. Finally, if you ever apply to Citigroup (particularly Hagerstown site), feel free to drop me a line should you want me to be of any assistance. 7 ) Jinyoung: Did you do any internship when you were in College? What kind of Internship? Naureen: As I mentioned earlier, my two summer internships (end of sophomore and junior years) were at Citigroup. The first time I was a Database Developer involved in a capacity planning project. The second time I was in the Risk Management group where I basically got introduced to being a credit card fraud risk analyst (involved in statistical modeling and programming). 8 ) Jinyoung: Did you notice any changes of Wilson College since you graduated? Anything good or bad?? Naureen: While I was a student at Wilson, I remember we used to make tremendous efforts to keep in touch with all the alumnae (and not just to ask for funds!!). Unfortunately, I hardly hear from Wilson now that I am an alumna myself. I couldn’t help but notice that there was no international dinner hosted by Muhibbah this semester — that’s a shame ... it was a great way to get the entire Chambersburg community together. Time hasn’t allowed me to keep close tabs on
Wilson, but I will say that the campus looks great with all the renovations. However, I hope that Wilson with all its new adornment and expansion ambitions still has the focus of being “small and mighty” for it was in the small student: faculty ratio and personal attention that Wilson students found the best. 9 ) Jinyoung: What’s your motto? Naureen: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable man insists on adapting the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.” (George Bernard Shaw) — I strive to be the unreasonable woman, the one who “follows knowledge like a sinking star beyond the utmost bound of human thought.” (Ulysses) 10 )Jinyoung: Anything you want to say to Wilson College students? Naureen: I strongly encourage Wilson students to take advantage of the full breadth of extracurricular activities because as a fresh graduate that’s one of the few things (other than your academic accomplishments) that will make you more competitive. And you will be surprised how critical these leadership roles are in preparing you to handle the world. Your experience is all that you want it to be — nothing more, nothing less. Decide how you will live everyday. And have a blast —college years come only once! * * * What are you making of your life at Wilson? Are you depressed or too stressed out? I think about what Naureen said “College years come only once.” Are you sick and tired of studying? Why don’t you take some time and sit down somewhere on our beautiful campus and look up in the sky. The time we spend here at Wilson is precious and can never be repeated. But what we get from this precious time will have a great effect during rest of our lives. Remember that, “college years come only once.” Let’s study hard and enjoy our lives to the fullest! I will see you next Billboard with another brilliant Wilson Alumna. As I end this article, I want to thank Naureen Ali and other alumnae who shared their experiences and lessons they achieved during their time here at Wilson and thereafter.
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By Debe Clark Friday, April 7th was a night of enlightenment for some as green anarchists took the stage at the Thompson Hall of Wilson College. As part of the FCSL statewide environmental conference titled “Getting Back to the Garden”, Friday night consisted of some famous environmental authors and speaker. The night began with Kevin Tucker who discussed how early civilizations lead us to the modern civilizations that we live in now. He explained how civilizations are self destructive and will destroy the world. He proposed the question of which will be first; the self destruction or the world? Tucker was followed by a lecture from John Zerzan. Zerzan discussed many things including our ideology of civilization. He emphasizes that our
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FEATURES Getting Back to the Garden current system ‘has no real answers.’ Zerzan says that the first step in civilization is to control nature, and that we have gone so far with this ideology that we are down to the molecular level with Nanotechnology. Zerzan primarily discussed the centrality of domestication and what it means.
“Breaks the reader’s heart while energizing the reader’s mind,” said Matt Steiman about Derrick Jensen’s books. Matt Steiman then introduced the spotlight speaker, Derek Jensen. Steiman says that Jensen’s books “breaks the reader’s heart while energizing the reader’s mind.” Jensen’s discussion was centered on his newest book. His discussion primarily was about bringing down civilization. He ex-
Black History By Caryn Watson This is the third installment in a four part series on making Black history at Wilson College. Just six years before Cassandra Hill Courtney matriculated to Wilson College, Black students were “sitting in” for the right to eat at restaurant lunch counters, the right to ride in the front of the bus and the right to attend schools that were legally mandated to integrate a few years before by the Supreme Court decision, Brown vs Board of Education. While Brown vs Board of Education opened the door to the integration of schools in 1954, it had no control over how people viewed Black students, nor their treatment of them. Upon returning to Wilson for her 25th year class reunion, Ms. Courtney told of her experience at Wilson College during the period of newly integrated schools. Ms. Courtney is just one in a long line of students; African American students, who have come through Wilson. They are named among those who sing the Alma Mater; don the royal color of the phoenix and who are the offspring of Sarah Wilson. This is the conclusion of a speech given by Ms. Courtney during her 25th class reunion, Alumnae College 1996: “I suppose the difficulties we encountered were to be ex-
pected. Across the nation there were tensions about integration, civil rights, and race relations. Inevitably, those became campus concerns as well, and they played themselves out in peculiar ways. For example, whenever a large group of black students gathered at a dining room table, there seemed to be a problem. It appeared to create discomfort for other students. One could almost hear the questions in their minds: Why were we all sitting together, the College having gone out of its way to embrace integration? On the contrary, as at the 20 tables of all-white students. Conversation was going on about what was happening around the world, in classes, at home, with boyfriends. To be sure, we probably spent more time than others talking about civil rights events and what songs were topping the rhythm and blues/soul charts (few of which could be heard in Chambersburg). But in general, we were no different than any other group of students in the dining room who had common interest and backgrounds and were looking to relax to casual conversation at the end of a busy day. Sometimes, though, our conversations did turn to academic survival, to teachers who were to be avoided because of things they had said or done. During my freshman year, for example, I decided not to take chemistry as
plained how society is like a Nazi concentration camp for many reasons. Some similarities include the forced labor and the limited resources. Jensen says the our future and current problems wouldn’t be so bad if we would actually admit them so that we can focus on solutions. But he emphasizes that we do not admit to the self destructive lifestyles that we live. Jensen then discussed how civilization is forced to live in violence if it is to survive. He said that we deny violence because we are used to it. Jensen says we figure out which social conditions we want to keep and which we want to ignore or dispose of. Then we must stop hoping things will get better and instead take action. This action can be with protests and demonstration, or it can be by educating people. This education can be opening one’s eyes to the issues at hand or in numerous other ways such as be-
ing independent and capable of surviving without civilization. The night ended with a question and answer section, and then was followed up at the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living (FCSL) with live music by Ryan White. At the farm many guest to the campus pitched their tents and awaited Saturday’s event. Saturday began with breakfast for those who registered for the conference. It was followed with a global climate change discussion with Don Brown, chief counsel of the Department of Environmental Protection. Introductions followed Brown’s discussion then a tour of the organic farm and the facilities of the FCSL. An organic lunch was provided. Biodiseal and solar power workshops followed. For biodiseal, the audience was shown how to make a small test patch of biodiseal, how to perform titration test to make sure the proper
a result of one of those conversations. A sophomore mentioned that in the very first week of class her chemistry teacher had told her not t o expect a grade better than “D.” The comment was viewed as racially motivated, and it was inappropriate in any case. From later informal interactions with that professor, I decided there was indeed a problem and turned to physics to satisfy my science requirements. (That worked out well for me, since my nomination to Phi Beta Kappa was made by faculty members in the physics department.) Matters of academic and social survival frequently brought black women on campus together, usually informally – we needed the understanding of kindred souls. We also gathered on a regular basis for meetings of the Afro-American Student Association. It was Afro-Am which gave birth to the sit-in at President Havens’ office. But our “survival” went beyond the boundaries of Wilson. We had serious problems, confrontations, even off campus. If ever there were a reason to be angry young women, the town of Chambersburg provided it. We were regularly mistreated by merchants-falsely accused of shoplifting, followed around stores by security personnel, begrudgingly served. Indeed, on my return to Chambersburg in 1989, dressed in a business suit
with hair turning to gray, I visited a major department store only to relive the experience of being followed by a security guard from counter to counter around the store. Most of the black Wilson alumnae with whom I have maintained contact over the years have mixed feelings about the College. We enjoyed a solid educational experience which prepared us for interesting careers. We made friends among ourselves but fortunately also with others. It is my belief that our interactions with other students enriched learning for everyone. It is even possible to consider the worst of our encounters with prejudice as having been a certain type of preparation for life. What scars we retain are probably fewer because there were so many of us to support one another. If recruitment of African American women to Wilson again becomes a priority, the need for numbers – a critical mass – must not be discounted. Were we really “angry young women?” Certainly to some extent, but our attitudes simply mirrored the temper of the times – activism was “in.” And we probably did look angry, as photographs from my own college ID cards would suggest. Many of us majored in the social sciences and had strong feelings about equal educational
amount of lye is added, and was then shown how to do a large batch of fifty gallons. The audience was allowed to practice both the titration test and the half a liter sample batch of biodiseal fuel. One student from Shippensburg University lead this demonstrate amongst three Wilson students. The next events were the Green Anarchy and Sustainability Workshops with Kevin Tucker and John Zerzan. Rise with the Sun, Sleep Under the Moon Workshop with Keiko Miller of Mercyhurst College was the last event of the weekend. This PCIEP Student Conference featured students from Mercyhurst College, Kutztown College, Dickinson College, Gettysburg College, and the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Campus. Wilson College was pleased to host the event and many of it’s students attended. While we don’t know where PCIEP plans to do this annual event next year, it seem many students are already looking forward to it.
opportunity, freedom of expression, equal treatment under the law, and service to others. Twenty-five years later our hearts and minds are remarkably unchanged. Patricia Cole Smith ’71 is appellate judge with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Board of Immigration Appeals. Laketch Dirasse ’71 is senior manager of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Nairobi Kenya, an organization which serves refugee women; Bernice Powell Jackson ’71 is executive director of the Commission on Racial Justice of the United Church of Christ. Phyllis Jackson Pyles (who would have graduated in 1971 but transferred to Howard University) is assistant director of the Torts Branch, Civil Division, of the U.S. Department of Justice. And I went into higher education. For several years I was vice president for academic affairs at Wilberforce University, one of [the] nation’s oldest black colleges. I now work for the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Post secondary Education. Although I have lost track of other African-American women in my class, I suspect they are doing much the same.” You can find Cassandra Hill Courtney’s speech in its entirety in the Alumnae Quarterly, Winter 1997.
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Different Realities By Martine Bourque Starting April 9, 2006, Hoskinson &Wenger and the Chambersburg Council for the Arts are presenting an exhibit featuring local artists. This exhibit entitled “Different Realities” will be on display at the Capitol Theater Center located at 159 South Main Street in Chambersburg until May 13, 2006. “I think it reflects very nicely on the Council to hold such an experimental show. It is visionary and very cool,” said artist John Rivero. The featured artists, Travis Horst, Terry Kennedy, Katie Paul, John Rivero, and Aaron Treher offer us an interesting and eclectic palette of styles and medium.
By Joanne Bolling What could be better than a chocolate Easter Bunny? Maybe two or three chocolate Easter Bunnies. Olympia Candy has just that and much more! Olympia Candy Kitchen is located on 43 S Main Street in Chambersburg. Their candy is homemade and delicious. Chocolate is their specialty. Their chocolate comes in many shapes and sizes. They have a huge selecTerry Kennedy poses in front of his paintings at the exhibit tion of chocolate includeing: milk, titled “Different Realities.” Photo by Matine Bourque dark, and white chocolate figure molds. Stop by and take a look, the “It is a good way to get an They also sell chocolate insight on other people’s perspec- gallery is open Tuesday-Friday covered cream eggs and assorted tive of life and of the world.” 9am-3pm and Saturday 9am- filled chocolates. They even have 1pm. added artist Terry Kennedy. a chocolate cell phones. For those who can’t have sugar they offer sugar free chocolate.
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Predator: A Scary Bedtime Story
tigating. Lucy has an encounter with a stranger that not only piques her personal interest, but also sends an eerie message of foreboding deep within her soul. As the investigation proceeds, it is clear that Scarpetta is dealing with a truly devious mind; the only problem seems to be there is more than one killer on the loose. Wesley desperately tries to decipher the information given to him by his study subject, trying to determine if the information is real or simply the lies of a psychopath. The subplots intertwine to bring the novel to an exciting conclusion as the identity of the true killer is revealed. Patricia Cornwell not only takes the reader on a trip through forensic science, she also introduces new concepts using brain scanning technology to help identify characteristics of psychopathic killers. Her research into this relatively new field of study is an attempt to understand why a person becomes a murderer, not just that he or she has murdered. Fans of forensic science, psychology and those who just love to be scared out of their wits will enjoy Predator. A word of advice; do not read this book late at night alone in bed!
Olympia Candy Kitchen has fudge, truffles, chocolate covered pretzels, almond barks, cashew barks, milk chocolate turtles, dark chocolate turtles, coconut chocolates, and many other chocolates to choose from. They offer hard and soft candies as well. They also offer a wide variety of cards and tins in many shapes and sizes. Gifts for infants and toddlers can also be purchased. They have a large selection of stuffed animals, too. They also have decorative gifs for the home such as statues for your porch and yard, trinket boxes, and lovely glassware. There is a restaurant around back, perfect for grabbing a quick lunch, and their ice cream sundays are exquisite! Next time you get the urge to feed your sweet spot, be sure to stop by Olympia Candy Kitchen! Hours are Mon-Thurs and Saturday 9:30-5:00 and Friday 9:30-8:00.
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By Robin Herring Predator. Patricia Cornwell. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2005. 325 pp. As the title of her new book suggests, Patricia Cornwell delves into the mind of a terrifying psychopath in Predator, the fourteenth novel in the Scarpetta series. Dr. Kay Scarpetta, former medical examiner for the State of Virginia, now freelances with the National Forensic Academy in Florida. Along with her cop colleague Pete Marino, Benton Wesley, former FBI profiler and her niece Lucy, the team investigates the connections between several horrific crimes. In Florida, Scarpetta and Marino investigate the disappearance of a family of four, finding their car parked haphazardly outside their home and the stove burner left on low. At a house nearby, Marino stumbles upon the body of a murdered woman who has complained of harassment by a citrus canker inspector. Meanwhile in Connecticut, Benton Wesley delves deep into the mind of a convicted psychopathic killer who toys with the details of a murder years past in Florida that has similar overtones to the case Scarpetta and Marino are inves-
A Trip to CandyLand
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Be sure to check out championship games of tennis and softball, May 6th & 7th! Tennis is away at Hood College at 9am. Softball is away at Mary Baldwin College. Tournament begins at 10 am.
On the first week of April, Wilson college sports teams celebrated the annual National Student-Athlete Day (NSAD). NSAD was created by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) and the Northeastern University Center for the Study of Sport in Society, with partnership from the NCAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations. Under the direction of Athletic Director Lori Frey, Wilson College celebrated our own NSAD on April 6th. Since 1996, NCAA recognized Wilson College as a member institution. Currently Wilson College sponsors seven intercollegiate sports: basketball, filed hockey, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The student-athletes celebrated this event by wearing various sports colors and logos.
Sage Dining Services prepared special menu items such as phoenix fries, blue and white burgers and WC dogs to celebrate NSAD. That evening the student-athletes enjoyed a pizza party complements of the athletic department. During our interview, director Lori Frey expressed the challenges the student-athletes face. Overall, the biggest obstacle is the current athletic facilities. Director Lori Frey is seeking to have a new athletic and recreation facility become a priority in the next capital campaign. Most of our facilities are old and out dated so it becomes difficult to recruit new talented student-athletes. It is essential to provide our student-athletes with better facilities in order to provide them the opportunity to excel and improve their performance.
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Art’s Day: Mixed Mediums for Various Palates By Caryn Watson April 5th marked Arts Day 2006 at Wilson. Students participated in body casting, printmaking, essential oil making, and other creative activities. Samples of the events are pictured here. Visit the Bogigian and Lortz Hall to see art work submitted by students for the juried art show on exhibit now through May 5th. Bon Appetite!
Stephanie St. Louis creating Batik fiber art. Photo by Heather Layman
Batik Map Making By Heather Layman
Leopard Watercolor by Susan Shaffer for juried art show of work done by students. Photo by Caryn Watson.
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case, tie-dyed!) so that after the wax is removed, the design is visible. Darwin Jackson ’07 made a shirt with a map of his home state, Michigan, while Theresa Retz ’06, sketched a dragon design for her shirt. I struggled to make a Celtic Tree of Life and learned the hardships of trying to draw with wax . . . but my fingers were a lovely shade of blue after tie-dying!
Print Making: Roll Over Picasso By Heather Burke
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By Heather Layman The Environmental Club sponsored an art’s day event to leave you feeling, refreshed, relaxed, and smelling fragrant using essential oils to make a spray. Each participant picked a small, colored spray bottle, and after learning the proper way of using a funnel, filled this bottle with water.
Body casting by visiting artist, Larry Kirkwood, of the Body Image Project
Matt Steiman, Program Manager for the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, hosted Batik Map Making. Batik is a traditional fiber art that uses wax to resist dyes in fabric. The hot wax is dripped onto the fabric (such as a t-shirt) using special tools and a design is made. After the wax cools and hardens, the fabrics are dyed (or in this
Next, students could choose from a variety of scents, such as lavender for relaxation, or citrus for refreshment. Each little bottle of water needed about 15 drops of oil, so it was easy to combine fragrances for a scent perfect for your taste. Shake well, spray on, and enjoy!
April Wallace and Shanda Welte mix and create aromatherapy oils. Photo by Heather Layman
ising despite the chill in the air on April 5th, as Bob Dickson, along with his dedicated and hard working printmaking students, began inking up their large, woodblock prints. The event, called “Steamroller Printing Adventure,” was an attempt to showcase the joys of printmaking in a new and unconventional fashion. While the event was held on campus as part of Art’s Day, students from Dickenson and Gettysburg colleges came to participate too. Once the woodblocks were loaded with ink, one was placed on the sidewalk, and the students proceeded to cover it with a large piece of paper, a piece of newsprint, and a few wooden boards to hold it all in place. Finally, the whole was covered with a blanket, and small ramps were put down to allow the steamroller to move over the
crews, as well as numerous spectators, had gathered around to watch. President Edmundson was chosen to drive the four ton steamroller. Once she was situated, the machine began to roll forward slowly, only to stop dead a few feet away from the print, to which the crowd responded with disappointment. It was speculated that the steamroller, which had been running for the past fifteen minutes, had simply run out of gas. More fuel was brought and put in, but this didn’t solve the problem. Apparently something was wrong internally. Students weighed various ideas on how to get the steamroller to move, one suggesting using a Wilson van to pull it, another saying that possibly some of Wilson’s school horses could be employed to help out. It was no use, how-
Professors Philip Lindsey and Bob Dickson in front of a heavy duty, four-ton steamroller. Photo by Heather Burke
ever, and the machine was out of commission. Later, Bob Dickson and his students came up with the idea of using a Wilson van in place of the four ton steamroller. While this didn’t seem to work as well, the show was able to proceed, and all those attending were at least able to see true printmakers at work, not to mention being able to witness a concept that permeates throughout Wilson campus: the notion that a creative solution can be found for all problems.