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October 12 , 2007 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXIX, No.7

Wilson to Compete at Mock U.N. in D.C. by Jessica Klein-Carnes

In This Issue 2 Editorials & letters Letters to the editor 3 News Wilson College History Celebrated at Hankey Center A New Way for Students to Buy and Sell 4 Sport

, ¿UVW PHW Mr. Dixon Cooper at a United Nations Model Council meeting—a new organization on the Wilson College campus. He provided the students with fresh coffee and our choice of carrot or chocolate cake. What a guy! Don’t let his humor mislead you. When he speaks at the U.N. Model Council meetings he is focused, serious and passionate about the students who come from Africa, Asia, Nepal and Sri Lanka as well as the US, to try to see the world through another country’s perspective. 6 The U.N. Model Council meets every Tuesday night at 9:00. The students chose to represent Nepal or Sri /DQND RQ D QXPEHU RI FUXFLDO LVVXHV 7KH ¿UVW FRPSHWLWLRQ KDSSHQV 1RYHPEHU QG WK LQ :DVKLQJWRQ ' & Mr. Cooper assures us that this Regional competition will prepare us for the National competition in New York City in March over Spring Break. I asked Mr. Cooper how he hopes the U.N. Council will affect the participants. He replied that “I hope they OHDYH ZLWK D VHQVH RI HPSDWK\ IRU RWKHU FRXQWULHV ´ +H DOVR PHQWLRQHG DW WKH ¿UVW 8 1 &RXQFLO PHHWLQJ WKDW since we’re competing with other colleges, it will expose us to other students who could possibly be a new good friend. If you know someone who participates in the council don’t forget to wish them good luck. Mr. Cooper also recently started the U.N. Club on campus, which differs from the U.N. Council. He wants to teach both American and International students to think in a world view. Mr. Cooper stressed to me that “you couldn’t stop it (globalization) if you wanted to.” He also brought home the idea that the U.N. Club accom 7 modates any student from any major. Mr. Cooper points to the fact that current students in the future will have to work and live in a global world. He paraphrased the famous quote by John Donne “no man is an island” by asserting that “no country is an island” either. His primary concern for students in the club is to set up some speakers and programs that help educate the students how to think globally. Mr. Cooper favors globalization ³DV ORQJ DV ZH WDNH FRUUHFWLYH DFWLRQ DQG GRQ¶W DVVXPH D IUHH PDUNHW ZLOO ¿[ H[WHUQDOLWLHV ´ Mr. Cooper adds a touch of southern charm and humor to Wilson College. He immediately puts you at ease and can discuss anything from politics to Hollywood. He confessed that he would love to teach a business lit erature class with authors such as Upton Sinclair, Sinclair Lewis and Mark Twain. I wish Mr. Cooper a heartfelt 8 ZHOFRPH DQG , KRSH KH HQMR\V KLV ¿UVW VHPHVWHU DW :LOVRQ

Calendar

Education Nancy Larson Foundation Offers Scholarship for Elementary Education Majors Career Development Quiz The Answer to Global Warming is in Our Hands A Day In The Life Of Jessica

Features On The Scene: Current Events Table )VUÄYLZ )\YU, Kittochtinnies

Bluff During Fall Weekend His Side:Perspectives of a Wilson Man People Young Voters in Low Supply, But On The Rise Spotlight on Dr.Jill Hummer

Sat, Oct. 20 Phoenix Soccer vs. PSU Berks

Tues, Oct. 23 Phoenix Field Hockey vs.

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College of Notre Dame, MD

R.B. Schreiner Soccer Field

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Sat, Oct. 27 Drama Club Midnight Movie Marathon 11:59pm-?? Sarah’s Coffeehouse $5.00/student

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover, Or a Team Only by its Results

Sun, Oct. 28 Phoenix Soccer vs. Salem College 11:00am R.B. Schreiner Soccer Field

Weds, Oct. 24 Women in Need Bulb Planting Domestic Violence Awareness 3:00pm Lenfest Commons Sun, Oct. 28 Western Team Halloween Show Schooling: 8:00am–9:00am Show: 9:00am Entry fee: $5/class pre-entry Entry fee: $7/class day of show

9 Kids Forgot to Buy Your Halloween Costume? Now That’s Scary!

10 Entertainment His and Her Movie Review 11 Fiction Not Your Average Audrey Hepburn 12 News *SHZZPÄLKZ

2 Opinion Dear Wilson Community,

Letters to the Editor

, ZRXOG ÂżUVt like to apologize to the WWC and anyone who may have taken offense to the topic of the “Ask Sarahâ€? column that ran in the last issue of Billboard. While I am aware of the fact that this has upset some of you, I feel that this was an issue that needed to be addressed and that the response given was honest and diplomatic. This was my reason for choosing to include the column in Billboard. That being said, I feel that our diversity on this campus is what sets us apart from all the rest. We are a campus of strong and intelligent women

Dear Childless, I am writing in response to the letter you

and men, and we should all be able to voice our opinions and open up a dialogue that promotes understanding and tolerance within the Wilson community. The Billboard is an excellent forum to do so. It has been my sincere hope from the beginning of my journey as editor to include the entire Wilson community in Billboard. I have been a student at Wilson for three years now and during this time I have been troubled by the fact that in the past, Billboard has not played a more active role LQ SURPRWLQJ WKH EHQHÂżWV RI GLYHUVLW\ RQ RXU FDPSXV ,W LV P\ GHVLUH DV WKH HGLWRU RI %LOOERDUG WR change this, and I invite all of you to assist me in this goal. I invite all of you to take the time to write to Billboard and allow your voice to be heard. As our mission statement says, Billboard strives to “provide a forum for intelligent and democratic discussion.â€? It is my sincere goal to live up to this mission. As I said before, our diversity and our ability to accept our differences makes our community stronger. Whether we differ in age, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, or even motherhood should not matter as we as a community have a common goal–to educate ourselves and make a difference in the world in which we live. Again, I apologize for any hard feelings the question in the last “Ask Sarahâ€? column may have caused. I assure you this was neither my intent nor that of the Billboard staff. Sincerely yours, Kimberly Maske-Mertz’08 Editor-in-chief

Dear Sarah, As you may well know, the letter from “Childlessâ€? has caused some discussions among the mothers on this campus. “Childless,â€? do you realize that there is a program on this campus for Women With Children? We have been afforded the opportunity to continue our education while our children live in the dorm with us. So you will see kids in the dining hall and everywhere else on this campus. If you take children out of the dining hall equation, it’s still noisy. Sometimes when the kids are running fevers, they have to stay out of the Wilson College Daycare for at least 24 hours. I don’t believe there are children in every class you attend. There is a daycare on campus just for them. Do you remember when you were young? You were probably carefree and had no worries. Children will be children. They can be loud and noisy in their expressions. I’m quite sure that they do not mean to harm or distract you in any way. Since you DUH Âł&KLOGOHVV´ \RX FDQÂśW XQGHUVWDQG KRZ GLIÂżFXOW LW LV WR MXJJOH PRWKHUKRRG FODVVHV ZRUNLQJ off-campus, and work study. My daughter is 15 years old and the apple of my eye. She excels in academics and athletics. Where does she get her drive and determination? Hmmm. However, I take it all in stride and thank God for a beautiful and healthy daughter. So the next time you are distracted by a child on this campus, remember they have a right to be here. The WWC program has been going strong for 10 years and counting. When we graduate they will have on caps and gowns right along with us. I am not ashamed of my beautiful “mistake.â€? Her name is Vanessa and I am‌ Keshie L. Mansouri WWC Fall ‘07

wrote to “Sarahâ€? in the most recent Billboard. As I entered the dining hall this afternoon, I was confronted with several angry moms. They had just read your letter, which many of us found to be extremely offensive, after reading it for myself I felt compelled to respond. First, Wilson’s Women with Children Program has been in place for almost 11 years. Therefore, when you made the decision to attend here, you were well aware that there are children living on campus. Perhaps you did not realize how visible they would be, that they would need to eat or that they would need to attend class with their mother every now and again. I’m sorry if you didn’t think these things through; however in my opinion that is your mistake, not mine. Second, I, along with all the mothers, have also worked hard to be here. We come from many different backgrounds, but together we share a collective goal; That is to advance our education in order to better the lives of our children. I was working full-time, attending college full-time, maintaining a house and taking care of 2 children on my own. I can’t expect you to understand, as you are childless, but this left little time for me to do simple things, like splash in puddles with my children. My decision to come to Wilson, was not an easy one to make nor is living here easy, however it does afford me the time to be a part of the PTO at my children’s school, take them to soccer practice, walk to the park, and many other things that are in their best interest. Perhaps one day, if you choose to have a child, you will appreciate that we are not here to bother you. We simply want what is best for our children. Lastly, you implied that we have not done as we are “supposed to doâ€? and you referred to our FKLOGUHQ DV ÂłPLVWDNHV ´ , ZLOO JLYH \RX WKH EHQHÂżW of the doubt and assume that your words are harsher than you intended. That being said, there is not a woman in the program who hasn’t done what she is “supposedâ€? to do. We each made a choice to become a mother, a blessing all of us cherish and everyone of us gets up each morning and takes care of our children because that IS what we are supposed to do. And just to make it absolutely clear, OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT MISTAKES. In closing, you asked how you can cope. I urge you to get to know us and our children. As part of the women’s college experience it may be empowering for you to open your heart and mind and learn to accept other women without judging them. Sincerely,

Correction:

The Billboard inadvertantly printed the wrong date for completion of the Paul Swain Havens Science Center. Construction will be completed in 2009, not 2008. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Nicole Welsh, mother of Braedon and Brenna; Speaking for all the moms of like-mindedness.

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Wilson College History Celebrated at Hankey Center by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

On October 2nd, The Hankey Center proudly unlocked a door to Wilson College’s past. “Wilson College: The First Decade 1870-1880” opened with a reception on the patio to celebrate the new C. Elizabeth Boyd ’33 Archives fall exhibit. The exhibit features a variety items including portraits of past students, letters from 1874, a course catalogue from the period, and a handwritten registry of students who attended Wilson College from 1872 to 1879. Also on display are antiques donated to the archives by a number of alumni, as well as a beautiful tribute to Sarah Wilson. The exhibit was inspired by a contribution from Lunetta Forsyth Headley ’47, whose donations include an oval framed portrait of Annie DunFDQ²RQH RI WKH ¿UVW ZRPHQ WR HQWHU WKH FROOHJH²DV ZHOO DV D SLHFH RI her artwork. “The items on display show that Wilson students formed friendships with each other and with the faculty and administration and that some later sent their daughters here,” Hankey Center director Wanda Finney says. “It also shows the love that the the alumnae have for this college.” Named for the Hankey family—Captain Joan R. Hankey ’59 (USN, Ret.), Susan Hankey Cribbs ’69, and the late Sarah and Donald Hankey— The Hankey Center was dedicated on June 7, 2003. The C. Elizabeth Boyd ’33 Archives, which are housed within the center, include a collection of college records, personal papers, scrapbooks, photographs, and other materials important to the history of Wilson College. The Hankey Center also holds a vast array of antiquities from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea. Pottery, jewelry, coins, and statuettes are among the objects displayed within the

Portrait of Wilson students from the 1870-71 school year. Photograph courtesy C. Elizabeth Boyd Archives/Hankey Center, Wilson College

center. “I would like readers to remember that the rich history of this college is part of the larger fabric of the history of women’s education, the history of women’s colleges, and the history of women in general. That’s one of the reasons it’s imporant to preserve that history, to study it, and learn from it,” Finney says. The Hankey Center’s hours of operation are MTWF from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and M-F from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment. “Wilson College: The First Decade 1870-1880” will remain on display until November 20th. 7R ¿QG RXW PRUH DERXW WKH +DQNH\ &HQWHU DQG WKH & (OL]DEHWK Archives, visit their website at http://www.wilson.edu.

A New Way for Students to Buy and Sell by Sarah Martin

Most college students know how to use the internet and various sites such as eBay and Craig’s List to buy and sell used textbooks. They also know how expensive the cost of shipping can be. Thanks to Bruce Marable and Hollis Gilliam, graduates of West Chester University, the high expenses of shipping can be greatly reduced. Marable and Gilliam have developed the site known as UniversityBay. 8QLYHUVLW\%D\ LV D ZHEVLWH ZKHUH FROOHJH VWXGHQWV FDQ ¿QG RXW ZKDW ERRNV are being sold on the campus. This can save on shipping costs incurred from purchasing books from several states away. It also ensures that the buyer is getting the correct book. The website also allows advertising for other items, such as dorm necessities and furnishings. UniversityBay also has job listings, games, and places for a student to rate pictures and dorm rooms. Ads last for up to 45 days. The UniversityBay site is very easy to use. Type in your college’s name and state, and click enter. The site brings you to a page of items for sale. Marable and Gilliam came up with the idea for the site during a project they were working on. Marable says that the assignment was for the class to come up with solutions to the high costs of college textbooks. He and Gilliam took the project a step further. As soon as the business was up and running, they brought in their third partner, Alex King. Marable says that he personally had “a huge problem

with the cost of textbooks.” This website allows students to sell their textbooks for more than the 20 percent sellback rate that they would receive if they sold their books back to their college or university. To pay for the upkeep of the website, UniversityBay sells advertising space to college-related advertisers and they charge employers to post their jobs and internship ads. UniversityBay is a new and easy way to buy and sell things a college VWXGHQW PD\ QHHG ,W LV DOVR D JUHDW WRRO IRU ¿QGLQJ MREV DQG LQWHUQVKLS RSportunities. And with the cost of higher education on the rise, this may just be the wave of the future for college students. To explore UniversityBay for yourself, simply visit http://www.universitybay.com.

4 Sport

by Nikola Grafnetterova

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover, Or a Team Only by its Results

The fact that trees on the Wilson College campus are shedding their leaves these days indicates well that the end of the season for Fall Sports is quickly DSSURDFKLQJ $V VRRQ DV 2FWREHU LV RYHU WKHUH ZLOO EH QR PRUH RI ÂżHOG KRFNH\ÂśV ÂłVWLFN DQG EDOO SDUDGH´ RU VRFFHUÂśV ÂłSDUW\ RI WKH EUDYH ´ -XVW D few more weeks, then basketball and gymnastics will take over for the winter. But how have our Fall Sports teams been playing so far? Yes, if you just simply look over the results of all games played, you may say our Wilson fall athletes should have done better this year than they have. It is very easy to criticize, but do you know enough to do so? Did you see any of the soccer or ÂżHOG KRFNH\ JDPHV WKLV \HDU" If you had come out, you would have seen how much our athletes try, how well they play, and how much they enjoy playing the game and representing our school colors. It would be great if our teams always won; they didn’t. %XW RXU DWKOHWHV KDYH JLYHQ SHUFHQW RQ WKH ÂżHOG DQG KDYH SOD\HG ZLWK their hearts, which counts the most. Don’t judge the book by its cover – don’t :LOVRQÂśV -HQ +XVHPDQ GRPLQDWHV WKH ÂżHOG 3KRWR E\ 6KHOO\ 1RYDN

focus only on the results of the games, but rather concentrate on the athletes’ hard work and performance this year. Wilson students, staff, and faculty—please come out and support our fall athletes at least once more this year. You can’t imagine how much it helps our teams and motivates them to see people actually come and cheer for them. If you are lucky, you may even win a prize for attending that is occasionally given to a random or the best fan. Try your luck! Please come out and show your Phoenix pride!!! Phoenix Soccer’s Mary Miller #9 runs the ball toward goal.

Photo by Shelly Novak

Athlete of the Week Oct 2, 2007 Senior Sarah Engelsman was selected as this week’s Athlete of the Week. In two games, the Phoenix soccer goalkeeper tallied 39 saves. Congratulations Sarah!!

Photo by Shelly Novak

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Wilson Field Hockey team preps for battle. Photo by Shelly Novak

Scores Soccer

Field Hockey

September 22 Wilson College vs. Baptist Bible College 0:6 (L)

September 20 Wilson College vs. Virginia Wesleyan College 1:3 (L) Goals: Sam Valentine

September 23 Wilson College vs. Cazenovia College 0:1 (L)

September 24 Wilson College vs. Hood College 0:1 OT (L)

September 26 Wilson College vs. Shenandoah University 0:6 (L) September 29 Wilson College vs. D’Youville College 1:4 (L) Goals: Mary Miller

September 27 Wilson College vs. Saint Vincent College 0:1 (L) October 3 Wilson College vs. Washington & Jefferson College 1:3 (L) Goals: Sam Valentine

October 1 Wilson College vs. Christendom College 0:3 (L) October 6 Wilson College vs. Wells College 0:2 (L)

Please show your Phoenix pride!!! Fall Sports Home Schedule Field Hockey

Soccer

10|20 sat 1 pm

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York College

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6 Education

Nancy Larson Foundation Offers Scholarship for Elementary Education Majors OLD LYME, CN-- (Marketwire - October 08, 2007) - The Nancy Larson Foundation, Inc. LV SURXG WR VSRQVRU ÂżYH VFKRODUVKLSV IRU college students studying to become elementary school teachers. Juniors and seniors who have declared an elementary education major are invited to submit a personal story about why they were inspired to become an elementary school teacher and what they hope to accomplish as a teacher. Applicants will also be asked to list community service activities and experiences they have had working with children. Applicants may apply online at www.nancylarsonpublishers.com under the gratitude link. Applications must be submitted by November 1, and winners will be announced on or shortly after December 1. The Nancy Larson Foundation, Inc. was established by Nancy Larson to encourage and support prospective teachers. Larson is the author of WKH QDWLRQDOO\ VXFFHVVIXO 6D[RQ 0DWK . 6KH IRUPHG 1DQF\ /DUVRQ 3XEOLVKHUV ,QF LQ with the goal of providing engaging and challenging programs in content areas beyond mathHPDWLFV 7KH FRPSDQ\ÂśV ÂżUVW UHOHDVH LV WKH 1DQF\ /DUVRQ 6FLHQFH SURJUDP 6FLHQFH . DQG DUH EHLQJ GHYHORSHG For more information on the Nancy Larson 6FLHQFH SURJUDP DQG RIÂżFLDO VFKRODUVKLS rules please visit www.nancylarsonpublishers. com.

Career Development Quiz From NACE Journal, May 2007

Answer each of these questions as True or False 1.Women should wear a skirt to job interviews. 2.All resumes must have an objective. 3.References should be mentioned on your resume. 4.Potential employers want to see basic computer skills listed on your resume. 5.The GPA should always be on your resume. 6.Study abroad experience is highly valued by employers 7.International internships are more valuable then one in the US. 8.A double major makes you more marketable 9.A minor makes you more marketable. Answers on page 12

AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH. Former Vice President and recent Nobel Peace Prize recipient Al Gore and director Davis Guggenheim bring the frightening issue of globDO ZDUPLQJ DQG LWV SRWHQWLDO WR FKDQJH OLIH DV ZH NQRZ LW KRPH LQ WKHLU $FDGHP\ $ZDUG :LQQLQJ documentary, An Inconvenient Truth. Al Gore’s personal crusade to affect change on a global scale in order to head off worldwide ecological catastrophe more than makes up for Hurricane Katrina prepares to make landfall. his political upset in the 2000 Presidential ElecPhoto courtesy of NOAA tion. For those who may be interested in learning more about Gore’s campaign to stop global warming in its tracks, An Inconvenient Truth on DVD is available at most local movie rental locations. )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH ¿OP YLVLW KWWS by Kimberly Maske-Mertz ZZZ FOLPDWHFULVLV QHW WR ¿QG RXW ZKDW \RX FDQ What do a team of scientists, catastrophic do to personally combat global warming. weather systems, and the former Vice President of the United States have in common?

The Answer to Global Warming is in Our Hands

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF JESSICA‌ $ 121 75$',7,21$/ STUDENT What About Us? by Jessica Klein-Carnes

After six weeks of classes and midterm madness, I discovered that a new student haunts my DQFLHQW ERG\ $IWHU DOO , DP VRRQ WR EH VR WKH QHZ VWXGHQW LQKDELWLQJ P\ VKHOO IHHOV XQFRPfortable and frightened. At one time I embodied the new student status. At the age of 17 I attempted to start my collegiate journey, but I encountered some road blocks my sophomore year of school. 6R , ¿QG P\VHOI DW :LOVRQ &ROOHJH DV DQ (QJOLVK 0DMRU ZLWK D ZULWLQJ FRQFHQWUDWLRQ WU\LQJ WR PDNH D VSODVK LQ WKH :LOVRQ &RPPXQLW\ ,I \RX DUH D QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO VWXGHQW WRR PD\EH ZH VKDUH VRPH RI WKH VDPH REVHUYDWLRQV DERXW WKH SURV DQG FRQV RI WKH QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO SURJUDP DW :LOVRQ 7R FODULI\ P\VHOI ¿UVW , VWUHVV WKDW P\ :LOVRQ &ROOHJH H[SHULHQFH ZHLJKV PRUH SRVLWLYH WKDQ QHJDWLYH ,I \RX ¿W LQWR WKH QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO VWXGHQW LGHQWLW\ , KRSH \RX DOVR H[SHULHQFH VDWLVIDFWLRQ ZLWK \RXU endeavors. However, I am concerned with the lack of resources for those of us who arrive late on campus due to a job or other commitments. Sometimes I arrive too late to eat at the dining hall. My stomach grumbles then during a lecture. I understand Sarah’s Coffee Shop won’t be open until late October‌maybe. I suggest a snack machine or perhaps a machine for microwavable food. What about D ORXQJH LQ :DU¿HOG" 3HUKDSV D ORXQJH ZRXOG IRVWHU VWXG\ SDUWQHUV RU IULHQGVKLSV ZLWK SHRSOH ZKR XQGHUVWDQG WKH GLI¿FXOWLHV RI WKH &ROOHJH IRU &RQWLQXLQJ (GXFDWLRQ VWXGHQW $OVR WKH QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO VWXGHQW HQFRXQWHUV DQ LQFRQYHQLHQFH LI KH RU VKH QHHGV WKH VHUYLFHV RI ¿QDQFLDO DLG RU WKH EXVLQHVV RI¿FH VLQFH ERWK FORVH E\ 30 RQ ZHHNGD\V 7LPH FRQVWUDLQWV IRUFH students to miss work or show up to school during the day with their children. Either option sounds XQDSSHDOLQJ WR PH DQG LV GLI¿FXOW WR VD\ WKH OHDVW May I mention one more suggestion? I understand smokers must stand 20 feet from any building while smoking. I agree with this rule. Maybe a viable solution would be more ashtrays located in the 20 foot range from the buildings. It disheartens me to watch smokers discard their cigarette butts on the ground due to the lack of receptacles. Wilson College offers a superb education with quality professors. Despite feeling a bit disgrunWOHG DERXW WKH ODFN RI DPHQLWLHV IRU WKH QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO VWXGHQW , HQMR\ D GD\ LQ WKH /LIH RI -HVVLFD .OHLQ &DUQHV WKDWœV PH /LIH LV VKRUW ,WœV WKH ORQJ GD\V WKDW NLOO \RX :LOVRQ SOHDVH KHOS LPSURYH the quality of the long days. THANK YOU!!!!!!

Features 7 Alumni then attended the Alumnae Awards and Parent’s Reception. Held in Sarah’s Coffeehouse, the award ceremony recognized two \RXQJ ZRPHQ (PLO\ *HUPDQLR 'HLVURWK Âś DQG -HQQLIHU %HLGHO Âś Deisroth received the Outstanding Young Alumnae Award, which recognizes an alumnus who has brought great pride to Wilson through her professional achievements. Beidel received the Alumnae Legacy Award for her strong leadership and service to Wilson College. Her proud and beaming mother gave Beidel her Fall Weekend banner adorns the doors of Lenfest award with a big hug and smile. Photo by Sarah Martin The festivities ended on Saturday night with D %%4 GLQQHU DQG ERQÂżUH DW WKH )XOWRQ )DUP The Kittochtinny Players aroused laughter from the crowd during their hilarious performance supplied with ideas from the audience. Once WKH ERQÂżUH ZDV OLW WKH (YHQV DQG 2GGV FDUULHG out a song war that left spirits soaring during a by Sarah Martin scrumptious dessert of s’mores. Sunday morning saw parents saying goodThe Dining Hall was more crowded than usuE\H DQG VWXGHQWV ÂżQDOO\ VLWWLQJ GRZQ WR WKHLU DO RQ )ULGD\ 6HSWHPEHU WK 7KDW LV EHFDXVH homework as the campus settled back into its Friday was the beginning of Fall Weekend at tranquility. However, a wonderful weekend was Wilson College; a weekend for parents to visit had by all. their daughters and for Alumni to revisit their old haunts. Parents became students once again during the Student for a Day program on Friday, then were greeted by President Lorna Edmundson at the Sharpe House for the President’s Recepby Cassidy Quilty tion. After the reception, dinner was held and HQWHUWDLQPHQW SURYLGHG E\ WKH 3DFLÂżF %R\FKRLU Hey all you folks out there in TV Land! Most parents took their daughters off campus Have we got a line up for you tonight! First up for the weekend, giving the Alumni the freedom there’s a new millionaire poodle on the scene of to walk the campus and see how much has wealthy pets! Up next, depressing outlooks and changed over the years. opinions on things we have no idea what we’re On Saturday, the Alumni were treated to a talking about! Then, Paris Hilton: what is she up Reunion Workshop and two Alumnae Colleges. to now? Later tonight we’ve got 6 random mur7KH ÂżUVW ZDV DERXW WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ RQ WKH 3DXO ders/rapes that we think you should hear about, Swain Havens Science Center. The second and a kidnapping! Isn’t that wonderful!? was titled “From Shabby to Chic: Remaking Yes folks, I just love the news‌ 7KULIW 6WRUHV IRU 0LGGOH &ODVV 6KRSSHUV ´ 7KH Lately, I have not been a fan of the news.

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However, last Thursday I set my personal bias aside and attended the Current Events Table. 1R VHQVDWLRQDOLVP RU ÂżOOHU VWRULHV GLVFXVVHG I’m happy to report! I arrived at the table expecting it to be full of students and maybe a facilitator, and was GLVDSSRLQWHG WR ÂżQG WKDW RQO\ RQH VWXGHQW FDPH However, there was no lack of discussion! TopLFV YDULHG IURP WKH YHWR RI WKH V FKLS SODVWLF surgery “mom jobs,â€? the situation in Burma, and the anniversary of Sputnik. It was very interesting, and I was surprised at the breadth and variation in conversation for that short hour. I even found myself trying to express my opinions on a few of the topics, which was funny to say the least! According to Wilson College Chaplain, Rev. Kate Smanik Moyes, the purpose behind the current events table is to “promote conversation between students, staff, and faculty.â€? I do believe that if even just a few more people show up next time, that goal can be reached! Needless to say, I’ll be going back next Thursday! The current events table meets Thursday afternoon at 12 p.m. in the Dining Hall. For more information, contact Rev. Kate Smanik Moyes at chaplain@wilson.edu. Hey everyone! It’s that time of year again - Orchesis is preparing for our annual fall concert! We are looking for a club to sell snacks during the fall show, which will be held the evenings of November 9th and 10th in Laird Hall. This is a great opportunity for any club as it’s an easy way to get your message out. If you are interested, please email Paula Kellinger (pkellinger@wilson.edu), or Madeline Newell (manewell@wilson.edu), with information about your club. Thanks! Orchesis

by Jon-Chris Ecker

'HDU -RQ &KULV I’m a female living in the dorms. When I started school, I had a boyfriend at home. But things are way different here than they are back home, and I’m a little more interested in girls when I’m here. I really want to get married one day though...Do you think my future husband will think badly of me for my college days? Signed, “Thinking Of The Futureâ€? Dear “Thinking Of The Future,â€? I’d have to say that your situation sounds pretty common. I would say that you shouldn’t worry about it. You only get one life, and as long as your decisions make you happy and don’t genuinely hurt anyone else, you have nothing to worry about. And when it comes to future mates, why would you ever choose someone who looks down on you for something \RX IHHO ÂżQH DERXW" , GRQÂśW WKLQN \RXÂśOO KDYH DQ\ SUREOHPV DQG LI \RX VWLOO IHHO ZRUULHG MXVW DVN \RXUVHOI LI PHQ ZRXOGQÂśW EH OLQHG XS IRU PLOHV WR GDWH 3RUWLD GH 5RVVL LI VKH DQG (OOHQ EURNH XS ,ÂśP FXUUHQWO\ ZDLWLQJ LQ UG SRVLWLRQ &ÂśPRQ Portia! I might not have a TV show, but at least I never dated Anne Heche!)

8 People

Young Voters In Low Supply, But On The Rise by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

:LWK WKH 3UHVLGHQWial Primaries quickly approaching, candidates from all political spheres are campaigning hard for your support. The question is, will you be heading to the polls to cast your vote? 7KH VDG WUXWK LV WKDW QHDUO\ SHUFHQW RI \RXÂą YRWHUV DJHG ÂąPD\ QRW The right to vote is an important liberty that too many American citizens take for granted. And unfortunately, many Americans under the age of DUH VR GLVLOOXVLRQHG ZLWK RXU JRYHUQPHQW WKDW they feel their vote won’t make a difference or that simply voting in a Presidential election will VXIÂżFH 7KH\ FRXOGQÂśW EH PRUH ZURQJ “I feel as though the majority of this age group are more interested in the Presidential Elections than in others that may affect them more personally, however they pick candidates based upon their popularity within their party,â€? said Meg 2OGPDQ Âś &ODVV 3UHVLGHQW Âł,WÂśV LPSRUWDQW to get out there and know your candidates in all elections, not just the presidential.â€? What Meg says hold a great deal of truth. According to the Center for Information and

Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, or CIRCLE, the percentage of young voter turnout for the 2006 Midterm elections was only a little over half the number of those who voted LQ But why aren’t more young people heading to the polls? Although the process only takes roughly ten minutes out of the day, many often say that votLQJ RQ (OHFWLRQ 'D\ MXVW GRHVQÂśW ÂżW LQWR WKHLU busy schedule. Other excuses for skipping the voting booth include not registering in time, not knowing the location of the polling place, and not being familiar with the candidates or issues surrounding the election. This disheartens Dr. Julie Raulli, professor of Sociology at Wilson. “Last January I asked students why they did not watch the State of the Union address, wondering if they felt like it was irrelevant to them, and asked if they knew anyone serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Surprisingly several students in my class knew someone serving in the military, yet they still did not watch the President’s speech when he discussed these war ]RQHV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ ´ And televised State of the Union addresses aside, there is a wealth of information available to students from a variety of resources. A simple click of the mouse can give someone all the information they need. Most local government websites have links to obtaining registration infor-

mation and polling locations, and organizations such as Project Vote Smart have set up websites dedicated to informing citizens about everything IURP D FDQGLGDWHV ELUWK GDWH WR SUHYLRXVO\ KHOG positions and congressional voting records. “It’s very important to exercise the right to vote,â€? said Meg. “However it’s also important to know the issues and the candidates positions on these LVVXHV , EHOLHYH WKDWÂśV WKH ÂżUVW VWHS WKDW QHHGV WR be taken to get more voters in this age group.â€? But even with the convenience of the internet for accessing information, many young people still do not vote. According to the U.S. Census BuUHDX RQO\ SHUFHQW RI \RXQJ SHRSOH DJHG 29 voted in the 2006 midterm elections. Of that WRWDO SHUFHQW ZHUH FROOHJH JUDGXDWHV DQG RQO\ 27 percent were women. While these percentages seem rather low, there is still hope that young voter turnout is on the rise. According to CIRCLE, young voter turnout LQ WKH 3UHVLGHQWLDO HOHFWLRQ KDG LQFUHDVHG 11 percent since 2000. It is an upward trend that many hope will continue. Dr. Raulli is optimistic. “I believe that students will vote, watch political debates and speeches, and generally keep abreast of politics when they think these things are relevant to their lives,â€? she said. “As an educator and sociologist, part of my job is to help them understand just how relevant the political process is to them.â€?

Spotlight on Dr. Jill Hummer by Katelyn Alleman

We have all gone through unpleasant experiences with a subject in school. Some make little impact, but others stay with you for life. Dr. Jill Hummer, the newest addition to the Wilson College family, had one of WKHVH H[SHULHQFHV ZLWK PDWK LQ ÂżUVW JUDGH 6KH GLG KRUULEOH RQ DQ DGGLWLRQ test and was worried what she would face when she arrived home. “I remember sitting on the bus thinking my mother is going to be so mad,â€? she reminisced. She did not get in trouble that day, but the experience showed her that math was not her strength. This eventually led her on the path toward her true calling—political science. -LOO FRPHV IURP D ZRUNLQJ FODVV WRZQ RQ WKH 2KLR 5LYHU QRUWK RI 3LWWVburgh, Her family came to the United States in the 1920’s and worked in the steel industry. Growing up, Dr. Hummer attended Ambridge High School where she participated in golf, mach trail, and the Spanish club. Her initial intention was to go to law school. Instead, she enrolled at Allegheny College and received a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in writing. She later pursued a master’s degree and doctorate in Government from the University of Virginia where she graduated last May. While in college, Dr. Hummer developed her love of teaching. “People WKLQN ZKHQ \RX JHW D GRFWRUDWH LQ *RYHUQPHQW \RX ZDQW WR UXQ IRU RIÂżFH´ she said. “I got the doctorate so I could teach at the college level.â€? 'U +XPPHU ZDQWHG WR ÂżQG D FROOHJH WKDW ZDV VPDOO DQG HPSKDVL]HG the liberal arts because she believes in its mission to cultivate students into PRUH ZHOO URXQGHG LQGLYLGXDOV :LOVRQ ÂżW KHU LGHDOV OLNH D JORYH 6KH

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loves the beautiful campus and the small classes here. She also believes in the mission of a women’s college and feels very comfortable here. At Wilson, Dr. Hummer is teaching Introduction to Law this semester. Next spring, she will be teaching Women in The U.S. Presidency, The Presidency, and Women in Politics. She feels these courses will be popular because of the upcoming Presidential election next year. These are also her favorite subjects in government because they deal with the power of women in politics. She also pointed out that not many schools offer these courses. With women in politics being a hot topic, this is an opportunity to teach Wilson’s young women about a changing world. Dr. Hummer is very excited about her future at Wilson, and we are glad to have her. (She’s also a Steelers fan. GO STEELERS!) Dr. Hummer can be reached at jhummer@wilson.edu.

Kids 9

KidsKorner Forgot to Buy Your Halloween Costume? Now That’s Scary!

of these left, even after Halloween). Another great costume for an adult is a cobweb. Pick up some cobweb printed fabric and make a poncho out (ARA) - Halloween is around the corner. of it by cutting a hole in the center for your You run to your local Target or Big K to head and wear with ÂżQG D FRVWXPH EXW DOO WKH FXWH RQHV DUH black clothes. For men, gone. What do you do -- a ghost again? get a shirt that has spiNot necessarily, says Jocelyn Leis- ders on it. For ladies, er Herndon, an instructor in Fashion Design at pick up a pair of spider covered tights (avail- Photo courtesy of ARAcontent The Art Institute of California - San Francisco. “Two simple costume ideas that are great for able at Halloween or both kids and adults are ‘The Cat in the Hat’ and specialty hosiery stores). For an added touch, 1 pint light corn syrup a witch,â€? says Herndon. Several years ago, says buy a big furry spider from the decoration aisle Combine ingredients. Scare at will. Herndon, her brother came for a visit on Hallow- and attach it to your head with hair pins or elastic To learn more about The Art Institutes, visit een. Short on time, Herndon had him purchase a as if it’s the spider in the web. www.artinstitutes.edu/nz. black shirt and pants. With red and white felt to The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) For the minimalist, a scary face is a simple make the hat and a small amount of black fab- way to go on Halloween. There are many good is a system of more than 35 locations located ric to make a tail she built around a coat hanger, one-time-use inexpensive latex scarves available throughout North America providing an impor+HUQGRQ ÂżQLVKHG RII WKH FRVWXPH XVLQJ D SDLU RI in all sorts of shapes and sizes these days, says tant source of design, media arts, fashion and white gloves. Herndon. To enhance the “booâ€? factor, Herndon culinary arts professionals. “For the witch, just about any black dress uses the following fake blood recipe (not suitable paired with striped socks or tights and black for eating, she cautions): Courtesy of ARAcontent boots or shoes will do the trick,â€? she says. For the 1 ounce red food coloring hat, Herndon suggests picking up an inexpensive 1 tablespoon blue food coloring hat at any Halloween store (there are usually lots 2 ounces water

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10 Entertainment

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space

1408

(1988)

(2007)

by Jon-Chris Ecker

by Jessica Klein-Carnes

If you’d like an alternative to the standard slasher thrillers that are the usual fare on Halloween, Killer Klowns From Outer Space just might be your best bet. While Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street specialize in producing frightened shrieks among Halloween revelers, Killer Klowns strives instead to make the viewer laugh (both with and at WKH ÂżOP 8QOHVV \RXÂśUH VFDUHG RI FORZQV WKH PRVW IULJKWHQLQJ WKLQJV here are the memorably freakish weaponry the alien Klowns possess. 7KLV UHODWLYHO\ ORZ EXGJHW FXOW FODVVLF VWDUV D ODUJHO\ QR QDPH cast (perhaps this particular acting gig had something to do with that...) and is based in a small town called Crescent Cove. Our story’s hero, Mike, is looking at the stars one night with his girlfriend Debbie, when WKH\ VSRW D ORZ Ă€\LQJ REMHFW ODQGLQJ QHDUE\ 7KLQNLQJ LWÂśV D PHWHRULWH WKH\ GULYH WRZDUG WKH ODQGLQJ VSRW WR LQYHVWLJDWH 8SRQ DUULYDO WKH\ ÂżQG a giant glowing circus tent, and are chased away by the alien clowns who occupy it. Not too long after, the Klowns pillage the town and capture Debbie. Mike then must employ the help of his pals the Terenzi Brothers, DQG RI D MHDORXV SROLFH RIÂżFHU WR VDYH 'HEELH IURP WKH VKLS The plot revolves around the questions of: “Will Mike be able to save Debbie?â€?, “How can the Klowns be killed?â€?, and “Will the Terenzi %URWKHUV HYHU VHH D GHFHQW SURÂżW IURP WKHLU LFH FUHDP WUXFN EXVLQHVV"´ While the viewer will notice an obvious lack of budget and relatively ORZ JUDGH VSHFLDO HIIHFWV WKH SDUWV WKDW PDNH Killer Klowns a classic are the ingenious nuances created by the writers, the Chiodo Brothers (who DOVR GLUHFWHG DQG SURGXFHG WKH ÂżOP &RWWRQ FDQG\ FRFRRQV SRSFRUQ KDWFKHG PLQL .ORZQV FDUQLYRURXV VKDGRZ SXSSHWV YLFLRXV EDOORRQ DQLPDOV D %LJ 7RS VKDSHG 8)2 DQG JLDQW NUD]\ VWUDZV DUH DOO XVHG DV hilarious and somewhat gruesome gags. Aside from an unfortunate and needless scene where the Klowns kill a IDUPHUÂśV SHW GRJ WKLV ÂżOP GHÂżHV H[SHFWDWLRQV DQG LV JHQXLQHO\ HQMR\able. If you enjoy weird campy stories, Killer Klowns is a sure winner WKLV +DOORZHHQ :KHUHDV WKH ELJ QDPH PRYLH YLOODLQV -DVRQ )UHGG\ and Michael Myers are best remembered for their sheer quantities of victims, you’ll remember the Klowns for their grotesque uniqueness. Both a parody of classic horror movies and an original idea unto itself all UROOHG LQWR D PLOOLRQ ÂżOP Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a great FKRLFH WR ZDWFK DIWHU \RXÂśUH GRQH 7ULFN RU 7UHDWLQJ WKLV \HDU 3OXV WKH bright costumes and strange carnival music will go perfectly with your eighteenth Pixy Stick of the night.

I rented the movie 1408 because I love John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. Cusack traditionally acts in cute romantic dramas or in dramatic thrillers‌remember Con Air? Jackson’s talent covers many different genres as illustrated in his character in the movie Pulp Fiction. So I thought to myself, “A horror movie with these two actors on its cast listâ€?? What could go wrong unfortunately, I surmised by the end of the movie that nothing went right. In the movie, Cusack’s character seeks attractions that boast about the spirits or ghosts that haunt them. Cusack depicts a bored man who feels unchallenged by the paranormal. He begins to feel apathetic about his career as a writer because his research proves to him that there is no such thing as a ghost. At a book signing in the beginning of the movie barely anyone attends. Even his reader’s express they feel skeptical about a real encounter with a ghost. He then receives a postcard in the mail that warns him about hotel room 1408 in the Elephant Hotel in New York City. He compiles some information about the infamous room and then calls to reserve the room. +H UXQV LQWR DQ REVWDFOH EXW WKH ODZ ÂżQGV D ORRSKROH VR KH VWD\V LQ WKH room for one night. Jackson plays the hotel manager who warns Cusack about the dangers of staying in room 1408. &XVDFNÂśV SRUWUD\DO RI D QHXURWLF KRUULÂżHG DQG VSRRNHG PDQ VWD\LQJ in the hotel room from hell barely convinces me. This predictable movie bored me to tears. Jackson succeeds in his role as the concerned hotel manager. Unfortunately, Jackson plays a very small role in the movie. 7KH ÂżOP GLVDSSRLQWV PH RQ RQH PDMRU OHYHO (YHQ WKRXJK , KDWH horror movies, I thought that this one had a chance at being seriously scary. To my chagrin, I found myself laughing at scenes meant to be the PRVW KRUULÂżF ,I LW IDLOHG WR IULJKWHQ PH , KDUGO\ EHOLHYH LW \RX ZLOO IHHO frightened. , PHW &XVDFN LQ 3LWWVEXUJK LQ DW WKH +LOWRQ +RWHO ZKLOH KH ÂżOPHG a movie there. When I met him he wore a black leather trench coat. He asked my opinion of the coat stating that he bought it the previous day. I rudely informed him the coat paled his complexion so badly that KH ORRNHG OLNH D JKRVW ,I &XVDFN ZRUH WKH FRDW LQ WKH ÂżOP WKHQ DQG only then could the movie 1408 be considered a horror movie. Nice try guys‌but no cigar.

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Fiction 11

Part 2 by Meg Oldman

“Next, please.â€? $XGUH\ VWHSSHG XS WR WKH Ă€LJKW DWWHQGDQW DQG handed her coach ticket over. He glanced down at the seat and row number, ripped her ticket and handed it back. Âł- ,WÂśV QHDU WKH PLGGOH (QMR\ \RXU Ă€LJKW ´ Audrey smiled meekly back at the attendant DV KH ZHOFRPHG D IDPLO\ RI ÂżYH EHKLQG KHU RQWR WKH 8QLWHG $LUOLQHV GLUHFW Ă€LJKW WR /RQGRQ She hoisted her carryon more securely onto her shoulder and headed for the back of the plane. She counted down the rows, found hers, and began situating herself. After throwing her carryon suitcase into the overhead compartment, she plopped herself down into her seat and tried to relax and take in her surroundings. The plane wasn’t too terribly full, which was good, Audrey thought. Not that she was claustrophobic, but crying babies and the smells of other people really put her out of her element. No one was even sitting in her row yet. She had lucked out. Audrey closed her eyes and thought back to the past month and a half. After the accident she had spent close to a week in the hospital suffering from a concussion, some internal bleeding and a hairline fracture in two of her ribs. The doctors said it was a miracle that she came out with only those injuries. To make up for what had happened, the man who hit her swore he’d pick up what insurance couldn’t cover. He also happened to be a travel agent, and scored Audrey an all expense paid trip to a destination of her choice as long as she promised not to press charges. She complied and decided upon Paris, the city of her dreams. After D FRQQHFWLQJ Ă€LJKW DW +HDWKURZ VKH ZRXOG EH LQ the city of love, the setting of all of her stories. 1RW HYHQ KHU SKRELD RI Ă€\LQJ ZRXOG VWRS KHU Audrey opened her eyes and smiled. Everything ZDV JRLQJ WR EH MXVW ÂżQH “Is this J row?â€? someone asked. Audrey turned her head and saw a young man about her age, maybe slightly younger, nodding, his mop of light brown hair bouncing with each movement. “Yes, this is it,â€? she said. Damn, she’d have to share. “What’s your seat?â€? Âł- ´ KH UHSOLHG 'RXEOH GDPQ “That’s right next to me, here.â€? Audrey moved her purse and gestured for the man to take a seat. He scooted into the cramped row and sat down.

Taking off his carryon, he threw it into the empty seat next to him. After a moment, he situated himself and closed his eyes. Audrey sighed disdainfully. Think positive, Audrey. At least you have the window seat. Not that there’s anything to see crossing an ocean at night. No matter, \RXÂśOO VHH WKH /RQGRQ VN\OLQH ÂżUVW <RXÂśOO VHH %ULWDLQ ÂżUVW “What did you say your name was?â€? a voice asked. Audrey snapped out of her thoughts and looked beside her to the man. His eyes were still closed, his hands resting peacefully on his chest. He looked as though he was sleeping, but he was GHÂżQLWHO\ WKH RQH ZKR KDG VSRNHQ “I didn’t say,â€? Audrey replied. “Well, what is it then?â€? Audrey was taken aback. She wasn’t expecting an interrogation on the plane, although he didn’t seem forceful or irritating about it. He seemed to just be generally curious. He was going to be sitting next to her for several hours, might as well learn her name. “Audrey.â€? He opened his eyes and looked over at her suddenly excited. “Like from the National Lampoon Vacation movies?â€? “Um, sure,â€? she said. “Actually my friends call me Hepburn, like the actress.â€? The guy leaned back again and closed his eyes, slightly disappointed but still suave. “Oh. That makes sense too.â€? “What’s your name?â€? “Huh?â€? “Well, you asked me my name. What’s yours?â€? The young man kept his eyes closed, but something in his face changed. Like a secretive excitement. “No one usually asks me that. They just tell me their name and leave it at that. But my name is Quentin. Like Tarantino, only obviously not as famous.â€? Audrey chuckled politely and grinned. “Well it’s very nice to meet you Quentin.â€? “Why are you going to London?â€? he asked abruptly. “Um.â€? Audrey’s brain took a moment to switch gears in the conversation. “I’m going to 3DULV 7KH FRQQHFWLQJ Ă€LJKW LV DW +HDWKURZ ´ “Oh, that’s cool. I’m going there just because.â€? Quentin opened his eyes again and sat up. “It’s a really cool city, you know.â€? Audrey smiled. “I know. It seems really cool. I just have always wanted to go to Paris. $QG VLQFH LW ZDV D JLIW , ÂżJXUHG ,ÂśG JR DKHDG and just go.â€? Quentin lifted an eyebrow. “A gift? Someone must really love you to send you to Paris.â€? Audrey laughed. “Not really. I was hit by a car and the guy who hit me was a travel agent. In

a way, I just lucked out.â€? Just then the overhead light dinged on, and the Ă€LJKW DWWHQGDQW ZKR KDG ULSSHG WKH WLFNHWV ZDV standing at the front instructing everyone how to buckle their seat belts and what to do in case RI DQ HPHUJHQF\ $XGUH\ Ă€LSSHG RSHQ WKH SDPphlet in front of her chair and scanned through it. She was okay, so far. 7KH Ă€LJKW DWWHQGDQW ÂżQLVKHG KLV VFKSHDO ZKLOH other attendants went through the plane and checked to make sure everyone was buckled in for take off. Still okay, she thought. Then the engines started and Audrey’s breath started to speed up. No, stop it Audrey, you’ll hyperventilate. She took a few deep breaths, but that proved unsuccessful as her ribs started to ache from the break. Audrey closed her eyes and started to hum her mantra song, “Comfortably Numbâ€? by Pink Floyd. She felt a tap on her shoulder. “You okay, Audrey?â€? She opened her eyes. Quentin was staring right back at her in a way that reminder her slightly of Hannibal Lector, only there was a soft concern in them instead of D UDYHQRXV KXQJHU IRU KXPDQ Ă€HVK “Yeah, I’m okay. I just have a slight phobia RI Ă€\LQJ ,ÂśOO EH DOO ULJKW ´ 6XGGHQO\ VRPHWKLQJ in the plane clanged to life, causing Audrey to jump. Quentin laughed. “You sure? Look, if it helps I’ll talk to you through take off. Through WKH ZKROH Ă€LJKW LI , KDYH WR :KDW GR \RX ZDQW to talk about?â€? “Anything really,â€? Audrey said, trying to maintain her cool. But her ribs were beginning to ache again from her deep breathing. “Just keep me distracted.â€? Quentin’s facial expression changed as if he was searching his brain. Suddenly, it lit up. “Okay, um, well, if it makes you feel any better, if there’s a crash, we’re near the back of the plane and that’s usually where there are survivors.â€? Audrey shot him a look. “How is that supposed to help?â€? “In case we crash, we’ll live! Doesn’t that make you feel better? Everyone in the back of the plane in LOST lived. That’ has to count for somethingâ€? “We’ll be in water and I don’t know how to swim,â€? Audrey snapped back. But there was a GHÂżQLWH VLJQ RI SDQLF LQ KHU UHWRUW “Well, drowning is supposed to be the most peaceful way to go. I hear it’s like you’re surrounded by silence.â€? $XGUH\ VWDUHG DW KLP WRWDOO\ EDIĂ€HG IRUJHWWLQJ her fear. “How did you hear that? If the person drowned, they died.â€? “I dunno. I think I read it somewhere. Did you know that’s how Virginia Woolf committed suicide?â€? cont. on page 12

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Audrey looked at him in shock, shook her head, and looked out the window. They were already off the ground, leaving Boston behind. She whipped her head back and looked at Quentin. “Hey‌thanks.â€? “Not a problem,â€? he smiled. “Do you still want to talk, or are you content now that you’re off the ground?â€? For the next several hours, the two of them chatted. Audrey even missed WKH LQ Ă€LJKW PRYLH 7KH 3ULQFHVV %ULGH²RQH RI KHU DOO WLPH IDYRULWH PRYies. There was something very curious about Quentin, she decided. He was somewhat of a child, but had a kind and witty disposition to him. The sun was out and it was roughly the afternoon by the time they touched down in London. The two laughed as they got off the plane together and headed out of the gate. “Well, it was really nice meeting you Quentin. Maybe I’ll see you around again?â€? “You have my email,â€? he said with a grin. Audrey smiled back, although she really had no intention of contacting him. It was just a nice meeting. She didn’t need to spoil their relationship with an awkward get together back in the U.S. Âł<HDK ZHOO , JXHVV , VKRXOG ÂżQG RXW ZKHQ P\ Ă€LJKW LV ´ “I’ll help,â€? Quentin offered diligently. The two walked over to the large Ă€LJKW GLVSOD\ ERDUG 'LIIHUHQW Ă€LJKWV Ă€LFNHG RQ WKH VFUHHQ IRU &DOFXWWD Rome, and Moscow, as well as a few back in the U.S. Suddenly a few for Air France popped up. Âł:KLFK Ă€LJKW LV \RXUV"´ DVNHG 4XHQWLQ KLV H\HV VFDQQLQJ WKURXJK WKH GLIIHUHQW VFKHGXOHG Ă€LJKWV Âł7KH ERXQG IRU 3DULV ´ Quentin made a small noise. Audrey looked up and her mouth fell open. $OO RI WKH Ă€LJKWV ERXQG IRU 3DULV VDLG FDQFHOOHG 6KH VWRRG WKHUH EDIĂ€HG IRU D IHZ PRPHQWV KRSLQJ WKDW VKH KDG UHDG LW ZURQJ +HU Ă€LJKW FDPH URXQG again, still cancelled. Audrey swore loudly. Âł:RZ ´ 4XHQWLQ ÂżQDOO\ VDLG DIWHU VHYHUDO PRPHQWV RI VLOHQFH Âł7KDW really sucks.â€?

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.