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“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean,

Happy thanksgiving!

why else would they cal it Thanksgiving?” ~Erma Bombeck

November 1 , 2007 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXIX, No.8

“Foodies” Converse by Sarah Martin

Do you want to see a special entrée on the menu? It might be possible. Two years ago, the Wilson Food Council was started. At these meetings students and staff discuss foods they would like to see on the menu. Now Tim Dawe, Director of Food Services, wants your input at a Food Council meeting. The meetings would be held during lunch and people can come and go as they please. Meeting times will not be determined until Dawe takes down the sign up sheets and sees what time and day of the week works for everyone. To get your suggestion on the menu, you must attend the meetings and propose your idea. Dawe will then tell you whether the UHFLSH ZLOO ¿W LQWR WKH GLQLQJ KDOO EXGJHW 7KLV is not an additional charge to the Wilson ComPXQLW\ ,W LV WKH ¿[HG EXGJHW WKH GLQLQJ KDOO already operates on. How will they determine if a recipe is ZLWKLQ WKH EXGJHW" 'DZH ZLOO ¿JXUH RXW WKH cost of the item by adding up the total cost of all ingredients, and then calculate how much

would be needed for a large quantity based on the number of people who normally attend the meals. This would provide an estimated cost LQ RUGHU WR ¿JXUH RXW ZKHWKHU WKH UHFLSH ZDV within the budget. Dawe would like to remind everyone, ³7KH ¿UVW UXQ RI DQ LWHP LV DOPRVW WULDO DQG error at any location, because you never know how well it will be received.” Requests need to be reasonable. A request for lobster would not work. Dawe also says, ³6RPH LWHPV DUH YHU\ WDVWH VSHFL¿F DQG DUH QRW received well. Others are a big hit.” The items that are not received well would disappear from the menu. Dawe says the Food Council is also “an open setting for ‘foodies’ to converse about food or folks interested in our services to ask questions.” It is a place to discuss questions about the Dining Hall, about ingredients, and food trends. The council will not address complaints and criticisms. Those need to be left on comment cards, discussed at private meetings, or brought up at the Food Forums. Food Forums are held once or twice a year. Dawe feels the Food Council is great for a college atmosphere.“It’s important for certain departments to discuss the ideas and address the questions of students,” he says. If you have a question about an ingredient or if you have a certain food you would like to see on the menu, make sure to stop by the Food Council table and let your voice be heard. You can contact the Dining Hall via email at diningservices@wilson.edu.

November Events Calendar : Campus

In This Issue 02 Editorials & Letters • Letters to the Editor

03 News •Wilson College Participating in U-CAN Initiative • Business and Family: When Will We See the ‘Stay-at-home CEO’? • Dean’s List • BBC Crew Features Wilson College in Leadership Video

06 Sports • Leaves Fall on this Season’s Sports, But New Teams Blossom in Winter

08 Education • Alumnae Association Offers Internship Gift • A Day In The Life Of Jessica

10 Features • Local Coffehouse Perks Up With Artist Group • His Side:Perspectives of a Wilson Man

12 People • Guest Choreographer Sparks Orchesis Show

13 Kids • Children play “tricks,” get books for treats

Sun 4

Tues 6

Fri 9 / Sat 10

Sat 10

An Afternoon of Ballroom 2:00pm–5:00pm Laird Hall $12.50/person 7YVJLLKZ ILULÄ[ Orchesis 9LZLY]H[PVUZ JVU[HJ[ 7H\SH 2LSSPUNLY H[ 263-9147

Fall 2007 Writer’s Series: Warren Rochelle 8:00-8:45pm Sarah’s Coffeehouse FREE -VY PUMV JVU[HJ[ +Y Michael G. CorneSP\Z H[ TJJVYULlius@wilson.edu

Orchesis Performance 8:00pm Laird Hall HK\S[Z Z[\KLU[Z Free for children under 12

Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean 3 9:00pm Sarah’s Coffeehouse FREE

14 Entertainment • His and Her Movie Review

15 Features

• A Woman’s Guide to Staying Healthy through the Holidays

16 *SHZZPÄLKZ • WILSON COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES • THE FALL 2007 WILSON COLLEGE WRITERS SERIES EVENT!

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Letters to the Editor

Plotting a Course for My Future by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

Lately I’ve been JRLQJ WKURXJK D SHULRG RI UHÀHFWLRQ ,œP D VHQLRU this year, and I will no doubt graduate with a huge smile on my face. But I am also hesitant for a number of reasons, and I’ve been trying to come to terms with the fact that my identity as a student is quickly fading away. ,WœV EHHQ D ORQJ DQG GLI¿FXOW URDG ,œYH KDG D ORQJ OLVW RI REVWDFOHV WR RYHUFRPH VLQFH GHFLGLQJ WR SXUVXH P\ FROOHJH HGXFDWLRQ RYHU VL[ \HDUV DJR ,œYH H[SHULHQFHG EHLQJ D VLQJOH PRP ZRUNLQJ D IXOO WLPH MRE ,œYH SODQQHG P\ ZHGGLQJ ZKLOH VWLOO ¿QGLQJ WLPH WR VWXG\ , got married. Moved away from sunny Florida. Had a baby. Moved again. And then I found myself DW :LOVRQ ZKHUH , ¿QDOO\ IRXQG P\ YRLFH I decided a while back that I wanted to become a writer. I’ve been making up stories since I ZDV VL[ \HDUV ROG DQG WKURXJKRXW P\ OLIH WKH RQO\ WKLQJ ,œYH HYHU ZDQWHG WR EH PRUH WKDQ D ZULWHU was an astronaut. Of course a lack of stellar math skills killed that idea in its tracks. Anyway, I digress. :KHQ , FDPH WR :LOVRQ , ZDV OXFN\ WR ¿QG D ZRQGHUIXO (QJOLVK IDFXOW\ WKDW FDUHV D JUHDW GHDO DERXW WKH IXWXUH RI WKHLU VWXGHQWV 7KH\œYH SXVKHG PH WR H[FHO DQG LQVWLOOHG LQ PH WKH EHOLHI WKDW , am a talented writer and that I can do just about anything with that talent. But in the last few weeks I’ve become a bit frightened of what lies ahead. I mean, who am I if I am not Kimberly Maske-Mertz, full-time-stay-at-home-mom/wife/college student? It’s been my identity for so long that I don’t know how to let go. I don’t know how to make the transition, or if I even can. I’ve considered grad school, however the only program in the area that is even remotely close to my current major is in Mass Communications at Shippensburg. That would be the practical thing to do. I could always become a reporter or even try my hand at teaching. But it’s not what I really want. My dream would be to get my M.F.A. in Creative Writing, but I may just have to settle‌at least for now. , VXSSRVH IRU WKH WLPH EHLQJ , VKRXOG MXVW FRQFHQWUDWH RQ WKH QH[W IHZ PRQWKV DQG ZRUU\ DERXW the future when it comes. I may have an epiphany one night during a History lecture that will no doubt point me in the right direction. After all, no one ever knows what their true calling is until WKH\ VWXPEOH XSRQ LW $QG ZKR NQRZV, PD\ ¿QG PLQH LQ WKH PRVW XQOLNHO\ SODFH ,VQœW WKDW KRZ the plot is supposed to go?

Why is cable inundated with reality TV? What is the attraction and what are the drawbacks? *Question by Entertainment Editor, Jessica Klein-Carnes I personall\ ÂżQG UHDOLW\ 79 DQ H[WUHPH ZDVWH RI WLPH , WKLQN WKH DWWUDFWLRQ LV WKH DELOLW\ WR forget your own issues for a short time and focus on others whether it is their fears, their obesity, their lack of child discipline, etc. I have seen a few programs and am quite upset that I lost an hour of my life and can never get it back. I personally do not have cable, or any stations for that matter. , ÂżQG , KDYH EHWWHU WKLQJV WR GR ZLWK P\ WLPH WKDQ ZRUU\LQJ DERXW ZKR ZRQ WKH GDQFH FRQWHVW ODVW night or who is the best karaoke singer. In my mind the drawback is that it keeps the viewers from using their minds and mesmerizes them with mindless drivel. Our children can tell you who were WKH ODVW ,GRO ZLQQHUV EXW GR QRW NQRZ ZKR WKH VHFRQG SUHVLGHQW ZDV , ÂżQG WKLV TXLWH GLVWXUELQJ and sad. ~Michele N. Mullins

Correction: In the last issue, we reported that Dr. Jill Hummer participated in “mach trail.� Dr. Hummer actually participated in “mock trial.� We apologize for the error.

Is it too much to ask? As a very new instructor of an FYS section this semester, I am appalled at the number of students who come to class to VLPSO\ H[LVW LQ D URRP EUHDWKLQJ WKH DLU but not contributing to the energy. While leading two of the seminar sections, I have told, not asked, two students to leave. Is it too much to ask that students come to class prepared to discuss issues and at least feign a degree of alertness? And why are they surprised when I tell them to leave class? I think back to my years of teaching KLJK VFKRRO DQG DGMXGLFDWHG ¿UH VHWWHUV DQG VH[ RIIHQGHUV ,WœV KDUG IRU PH WR EHOLHYH that students who were required to be in those settings had more enthusiasm in class and contributed to discussions more WKDQ WKRVH VWXGHQWV ZKR KDYH WKH OX[XU\ WR choose to go to college. I’m sure that some of you are asking what this has to do with Career Development. Being a student is essentially your job right now. What would an employer say if he or she found you with your head down, sleeping while on the clock? What if you spent all day whispering, winking, JRVVLSLQJ DQG JRR¿QJ RII ZLWK FR ZRUNHUV instead of making attempts to work that contributes to the company? What if you walked in late to work every day or never met deadlines for reports and projects? Would you get paid if you simply showed up and sat in your chair for eight hours, never saying a word or contributing to projects? What if your boss came to you and just stared at you DOO GD\ ZLWK QR H[SUHVVLRQ" :RXOG \RX EH FDXJKW GRRGOLQJ WH[W PHVVDJLQJ ,0LQJ your friends when you were supposed to be involved in the project at hand? I’m not a saint and I admit that the tardy bug runs in my family having been instilled deeply from generation to generation. Some days I battle it better than othHUV , KDYH \HW WR ¿JXUH RXW ZK\ VWXGHQWV come to college to act no differently than WKH\ GLG LQ KLJK VFKRRO \HW H[SHFW WR OHDYH only to walk into a job that pays $50K with stock options, four weeks of vacation and an ideal health plan. Bad habits die hard and they need to broken sooner rather than later. What kind of student are you and what kind of employee do you want to be? Heather Drumm, Director of Career Development

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News

Wilson College Participating in U-CAN Initiative by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) recently launched a new system to aid parents and proVSHFWLYH VWXGHQWV LQ ÂżQGLQJ WKH SHUIHFW FROOHJH for their needs. The University and College Accountability Network, or U-CAN, gives students and their families a way to compare a variety of participating private institutions based on a number of key factors that are not often readily available in magazine college rankings. U-CAN was established as an answer to concerns raised by Congress and the U.S. Department of Education that there needed to be a free, more consumer-friendly way to evaluate colleges and universities. Parents and prospective students can search by location, distance from home, and religious DIÂżOLDWLRQ ,QIRUPDWLRQ DYDLODEOH WKURXJK 8 CAN includes demographics, College Board statistics, degrees awarded, transfer credit guidelines, cost, and details regarding student life and faculty. :LOVRQ &ROOHJH LV RQH RI DSSUR[LPDWHO\ 600 colleges and universities participating in UCAN, which went online in September. Other area colleges participating in the project include Dickinson College, Gettysburg College, and Villanova University. “We are proud to be part of this pioneering effort to bring students and parents the kind of useful, objective information they deserve when making a decision as important as choosing the right college,â€? says Wilson College President Lorna Edmundson.

While advocating private colleges and universities at the federal policy level, U-CAN is oriented more toward the interests of students and their families. The U-CAN project is not a means of ranking colleges, but a way to provide adequate and updated information for parents and prospective students in order to make informed decisions regarding their education. “While Wilson has been routinely recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Top Tier� and “Best Value� college in the North, we are pleased to participate in the U-CAN initiative that provides an alternative with access to more complete and objective information so that parents and students can make informed choices,� Edmundson says. In addition to traditional means of publicity, U-CAN has also created a presence on MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, and Wikipedia. Google and Yahoo have also aided in promoting the project. For more information about the U-CAN project, visit http://www.naicu.edu or access the U-CAN website at http://www.ucan-network.org.

Business and Family: When Will We See the ‘Stay-at-home CEO’? (NewsUSA) - Stay-at-home mom? How about stay-at-home CEO? “Mompreneurs� are part of a trend that’s becoming more and more prevalent, as millions of business-minded mothers are starting online companies and operating them from home. Providers of Internet services are taking note of this increasing number of enterprising PRWKHUV 1HWZRUN 6ROXWLRQV IRU H[DPSOH UHcently partnered with Victoria Colligan, mother of two and co-founder of a women’s networking company called Ladies Who Launch.

Shuttle Discovery to Dock Harmony Module to International Space Station by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

The Space Shuttle STS-120 Discovery achieved a picture-perfect lift off on Tuesday, October 23rd at 11:38 am EST, as it embarked on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. Discovery astronauts are working in conjunction with astronauts aboard the Space Station to relocate the Port 6 truss element and solar arrays to their permanent position on the station. They will also install the Harmony capsule in preparation for the new European Union and JapaQHVH UHVHDUFK ODERUDWRULHV VFKHGXOHG WR DUULYH LQ WKH QH[W IHZ PRQWKV The Harmony module will act as a utility hub to provide air, electricity, water, and other systems necessary to support life onboard the

Space shuttle launches from Cape Canaveral. Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph, Tony Gray, and Robert Murray.

The partnership combines Colligan’s entrepreneurial know-how with Network Solutions’ business-building tools, such as Do-It-For-Me :HE VLWHV HDV\ WR XVH WHPSODWHV DQG ÀH[LEOH H commerce packages. But even with such helpful resources, starting a business can be tough, especially when being a mom is top priority. If you’re looking to build a Web site and start your own business, Colligan offers the following tips: ‡%UDQG \RXU FRPSDQ\ $VN \RXUVHOI :KDW kind of style do I want for my business? Serious or whimsical? Sophisticated or youthful? Your type of branding could be any of these things, but having a consistent style can grant your company a sense of personality. ‡:RUGV DUH NH\ &DUHIXOO\ GHWHUPLQH D handful of keywords that describe your company, and then incorporate these words into your site’s URL, page titles and content. This tells Internet search engines what your site is about, so SHRSOH XVLQJ WKHVH NH\ZRUGV FDQ ¿QG \RXU VLWH more easily. ‡6HOO VHOO VHOO 'RQœW RYHUORRN FRQYHQWLRQal marketing. Include detailed product descriptions and quality photos of merchandise on your site. A satisfaction guarantee is a great way to H[HPSOLI\ FRQ¿GHQFH LQ \RXU SURGXFW ‡.HHS LW IUHVK *LYH \RXU FXVWRPHUV D UHDson to come back to your Web site. Be sure to add new content whenever it’s appropriate and monitor your site to ensure that the content is relevant. ‡'RQœW EH DIUDLG WR DVN IRU KHOS 'R \RXU UHVHDUFK DQG ¿QG D :HE VROXWLRQV SURYLGHU WKDW will be available when you need help. Companies like Network Solutions have professional Web designers and search analysts that can help you design and optimize your Web site to attract more customers. For more information, visit http://womeninbiz.networksolutions.com. station. It will also act as a connecting port and passageway between modules. Discovery’s crew consists of Commander Pam Melroy, Pilot George Zamka, Mission Specialists Scott Parzynski, Stephanie Wilson, Doug Wheelock, and Paolo Nespoli (E.U.), and Flight Engineer Daniel Tani who will remain onboard the Space Station. 676 LV 'LVFRYHU\œV WK ÀLJKW DQG the 120th Space Shuttle mission. Discovery is scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center on November 6th at 4:47 am EST. 7KH QH[W VKXWWOH ODXQFK IURP &DSH Canaveral, STS-122 Atlantis, is scheduled for December 6th.

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BBC Crew Features Wilson College in Leadership Video by Sarah Martin

Recently, most people saw a new sight in the Jensen Dining Hall, a camera crew. This camera crew is from HBL Media out of London. Working for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the crew taped eight hours RI ÂżOP IRU D ÂżYH PLQXWH YLGHR WKDW ZLOO EH shown at the American Association of College and Universities (AAC&U) annual conference in January in Washington, D.C. 7KH ÂżOP LV RQH SDUW LQ D YLGHR VHULHV called Thought-Leadership-Sponsorship Films. Wilson is one of ten other colleges that DUH SDUWLFLSDWLQJ LQ WKH ÂżOPLQJ DQG WKH RQO\ women’s college. Wilson’s segment focuses on undergraduate science and research, but it also makes mention of the Liberal Arts Program. 7KH FDPHUD FUHZ ÂżOPHG D JUHDW GHDO RI the campus. Among the many people captured RQ ÂżOP ZHUH 3UHVLGHQW /RUQD (GPXQGVRQ ULGing her bike to support the Fulton Center, Dr. Ginger Fischer’s biology class working by the creek, and a riding lesson. A dance class and Disc Golf also caught the cameras light. In addition, many people were interviewed, including Alumna Board member Kris Heuck ‘02. Âł7KLV ÂżOP LV D JUHDW RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU Wilson College to be showcased to a large audience,â€? Heuck says, who thought the interview was fun because she enjoyed talking about her :LOVRQ &ROOHJH H[SHULHQFH Âł, WKLQN WKDW WKH college has seized the right opportunity and is using it to its best ability to move Wilson into the future.â€? Two students, Amanda Clark and Lisa Pilkgrin, and their advisor, Debra Austin, talked about the Physical and Live Sciences Research Group (PALS). Dr. Beverly Ayers-Nachamkin and Tamika Fitzgerald discussed Social Sciences and how they are pulling together their research. Dr. Dana Harriger was also interviewed. Director of Communications Debra ColOLQV VSHDUKHDGHG WKH ÂżOPLQJ HIIRUW ZLWK KHOS and support from many others in the Wilson

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marketplace. Judges consider solutions to challenges in VL[ FDWHJRULHV ZDWHU HQHUJ\ DJULFXOWXUH EXLOW environments, information technology, and materials and chemicals. Interested students and faculty can learn more about the P3 Award by visiting www.epa. gov/P3, sending an email to P3@epa.gov, or FRQWDFWLQJ &\QWKLD 1ROW +HOPV LQ (3$ÂśV 2IÂżFH of Research and Development (202-343-9693 or nolt-helms.cynthia@epa.gov). Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Encourages ‘People, Prosperity and NCAA Speaker Gimbel the Planet P3’ Design Surprises Athletes With Competition at Colleges Provocative Speech WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - October 18, 2007) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encouraged college students and faculty members to apply for EPA’s “People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3)â€? Award competition. Student teams and their faculty advisors have until December 20, 2007 to enter their cutting-edge, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges into this national design contest for sustainability. Each participating team competes for the chance to receive tens of thousands of dollars in funding to develop and implement their designs. “EPA’s P3 program allows students the chance to solve real-world challenges through innovation and creativity,â€? said Dr. William Sanders, Director of the National Center for Environmental Research which supports the P3 program at EPA. “Participants gain new skills and knowledge as they research, develop, GHVLJQ DQG LPSOHPHQW VFLHQWLÂżF DQG WHFKQLFDO solutions to pressing environmental challenges in the developed and developing worlds.â€? EPA and its partners launched the annual P3 Award to promote innovative thinking for moving the world toward sustainability. Teams of undergraduate and/or graduate students at colleges and universities located in the U.S. are eligible to apply. This year, Phase I of the competition requires teams to submit a proposal for their design by December 20. Selected teams then receive a $10,000 grant to spend the academic year developing their innovative designs. The following spring, the winners advance to the 1DWLRQDO 6XVWDLQDEOH 'HVLJQ ([SR LQ Washington, D.C., where they compete for additional funding of up to $75,000 to implement WKHLU GHVLJQV LQ WKH ÂżHOG RU PRYH WKHP WR WKH

by Nikola Grafnetterova

Well-known NCAA health and safety speaker, Michael Gimbel, came to Wilson campus on Wednesday, October 24th and gave a presentation to Wilson athletes about alcohol and drug prevention. During his presentation, “Playing Safe, Fair, and Sober,â€? Gimbel spoke mostly about alcohol, how much it takes to get drunk, and its effects. He also discussed many types of drugs and covered topics such as the use of steroids, nutritional supplements, and energy drinks. Gimbel’s presentation was not a typical lecture, but an entertaining discussion about drugs, alcohol, and their hazards. Wilson athletes seemed to enjoy his candor about this serious topic concerning a very popular trend among teenagers these days. “That was good! I enjoyed it because it was QRW WKH ERULQJ VSHHFK , H[SHFWHG LW WR EH ´ RQH of the soccer players commented. Another athlete thought differently about Gimbel’s presentation: “He was giving more ideas how to get away with stuff than information how not to do it.â€? The presentation was mandatory for Wilson student athletes and athletic staff, although everybody from Wilson community was welcome to attend. The event was a result of the Wilson College Athletic Department being awarded an NCAA Health and Safety Speaker Grant for Fall 2007. Michael Gimbel is the director of Substance Abuse Education at the Shepherd-Pratt Health System in Baltimore, MD. He is also a former heroin addict who wants to educate young people about drugs and alcohol and discourage them from making the same mistakes they did.

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Leaves Fall on this Season’s Sports, But New Teams Blossom in Winter

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VFRULQJ RQH JRDO DIWHU DQRWKHU IRU WKH 3KRHQL[ The soccer team will lose seven seniors this year—Sarah Engelsman, Ruth Gant, Logan Gonella, Tara Long, Mary Miller, Erin Shaffer, and Nicole Smith— and head coach Sarah Tackling must now concenWUDWH RQ UHFUXLWLQJ QHZ DWKOHWHV WR ÂżOO WKH PLVVLQJ VSRWV RQ WKH URVWHU 7KH ÂżHOG KRFNH\ WHDP ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK DQ RYHUDOO UHFRUG RI +HDG FRDFK 6KHOO\ 1RYDN FRPPHQWHG Âł$V D WHDP ZH KDG KLJKHU H[SHFWDWLRQV for the year. However, realistically we created a very competitive schedule because we were an independent team for this season. I was pleased ZLWK WKHLU SHUIRUPDQFH DQG ORRN IRUZDUG WR QH[W \HDU ´ 7KH ÂżHOG KRFNH\ WHDP ORVW IRXU VHQLRUV WKLV \HDU²5DFKDHO &OLQH Kimberly Crowell, Jennifer Huseman, and Jennifer Markley. Sports Editor’s note: A tribute to Fall sports seniors will begin in the QH[W LVVXH

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Photo by Shelly Novak

Oct 26, 2007

Photo by Shelly Novak

by Nikola Grafnetterova

Sarah Engelsman

Megan Dennis

Senior, Sarah Engelsman (Coudersport, PA/Coudersport) was selected as WKLV ZHHNÂśV 3KRHQL[ $WKOHWH RI WKH :HHN (QJHOVPDQ WDOOLHG ÂżYH JRDOV LQ WZR JDPHV last week. She scored four goals last Wednesday, leading Wilson to a 5-2 victory over Valley Forge. She added another goal in a loss against Penn State Berks on Saturday.

Freshman Megan Dennis (Cooperstown, NY/Cooperstown Central)was VHOHFWHG DV WKH 3KRHQL[ $WKOHWH RI WKH week. Dennis scored the winning goal against Sweet Briar College on Saturday. 7KH WHDPÂśV ZLQ VQDSSHG D ÂżYH JDPH ORVLQJ VWUHDN 7KH 3KRHQL[ LV RYHUDOO

Samantha May Samantha Valentine Senior Samantha May (Blue MountainSchuykill Haven, PA) and Junior Samantha Valentine (Catoctin/Emmitsburg, MD) were named co-Athletes of the Week. May was recognized for her outstanding defensive play in Wilson’s soccer games over the past two weeks. Valentine was recognized for her JDPH ZLQQLQJ JRDO LQ WKH 3KRHQL[ ¿QDO ¿HOG hockey game against the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

Sports

by Nikola Grafnetterova

Oh, no. This time of the year is here again. Leaves fall from the trees like crazy; dark comes sooner and sooner every evening; and again I sit QH[W WR WKH KHDWHU LQ P\ KRXVH ZKLOH VWXG\LQJ IRU P\ XSFRPLQJ SV\FKRORJ\ H[DP 3OHDVDQW IDOO slowly transforms into a cold-hearted winter, and I know that the worst has happened again. /LNH HYHU\ \HDU DURXQG WKLV WLPH ÂżHOG KRFNH\ season is over! OK, many of you may think that I am overreacting right now. But really, what is better than to hop around a cage in stinky equipment and try to scare off as many players of the opposite team (and sometimes my own teammates) as possible so they are not able to score on me. As the sticker on my car says, “Goalkeepers are DPD]LQJ SHRSOH ´ $QG ÂżHOG KRFNH\ LV WKH EHVW sport one can play. And now it’s all over again! I can honestly say that I will miss seeing P\ ÂżHOG KRFNH\ EXGGLHV HYHU\ GD\ KHDULQJ them joke at just about anything, and having a good time while working hard together towards our team goals. Of course, there are just 292 days until the ÂżHOG KRFNH\ VHDVRQ EHJLQV DJDLQ However, our team won’t be the same ever again. Our four amazing seniors—Jen H., Kimmi, Jen M., and Rachel—will be gone. How much we will all miss you! Now tell me why I shouldn’t be upset. For now, I have a few months to just concentrate on academics before the softball season starts in January. But I would do anything to KDYH ÂżHOG KRFNH\ EHFRPH D \HDUORQJ VSRUW OLNH it is back in my home country, the Czech Republic. Of course, I tried to negotiate with the Wilson Athletic Department, but for some strange reason they did not agree with me. I wonder why‌ 7R ÂżQDOO\ EH D OLWWOH PRUH VHULRXV , ZRXOG like to thank to all the students, faculty, staff, parents, and other fans that came to watch our games and cheer for us this season. My thanks also go to everyone who helped out in any way during the games. 7R P\ ÂżHOG KRFNH\ WHDP /DGLHV \RX URFN It was fun playing with you this year! To our coaches, Shelly and Aubrey: Thanks for everything! Without you it won’t be the same. See you in August! Until then, good luck to both our winter sports teams. “We are small but mighty!â€?

Field Hockey and Soccer Teams Engage in “Sweet� Battle

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by Sam May

During the second to last soccer practice last week, the Field Hockey WHDP ZDV ÂżQDOO\ DEOH WR UHSD\ WKH

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soccer team for their “balloon spectacleâ€? earlier this season. Field Hockey orchestrated the “sweetâ€? prank with the help of the soccer team’s own coaches, Sarah Tackling and Jennifer Liggett, who orchestrated the team’s “Halloween Run.â€? While the VRFFHU WHDP ZDV EXV\ UXQQLQJ DOO RYHU FDPSXV WKH KRFNH\ WHDP ZDV EXV\ FRYHULQJ WKHLU ÂżHOG ZLWK candy, saran wrapping their cars, and hanging signs on their goals saying, “Wilson Field Hockey is Sweet On Soccer.â€? 7KLV LV VXUH WR EH DQ RQJRLQJ DIIDLU EHWZHHQ WKH WZR WHDPV VR EH VXUH WR FKHFN RXW ERWK ÂżHOGV DV \RX GULYH E\ QH[W VHDVRQ

Please show your Phoenix pride!

Basketball Game Schedule November 3 Hood College (Scrimmage) 1:00pm November 16 & 17 Tip-Off Tournament •16 Wilson College vs. Cedar Crest College 6:00pm College of St. Elizabeth vs. Christendom College 8:00pm •17 Consolation Game 1:00pm Championship Game 3:00pm November 27 Penn State University Harrisburg* 7:00pm * NEAC Conference Game

Scores Field Hockey

Soccer

October 13 Wilson vs. Sweet Briar College 2:1 (W) Goals: Liesel Troshak, Megan Dennis October 15 Wilson vs. Immaculata University 2:1 (W) Goals: Laura Rosenkranse, Jennifer Huseman October 18 Wilson vs. York College 0:2 (L) October 23 Wilson vs. College of Notre Dame of MD 3:0 (W) Goals: Sam Valentine, Amy Newmaster, Rachael Cline Record: Overall- 8-7

October 11 Wilson vs. Philadelphia Biblical University 1:8 (L) Goals: Sarah Engelsman October 13 Wilson vs. Penn State University Harrisburg 0:2 (L) October 17 Wilson vs. Valley Forge Christian College 5:2 (W) Goals: Sarah Engelsman (4), Tara Long October 20 Wilson vs. Penn State University Berks 2:5 (L) Goals: Nicole Smith, Sarah Engelsman October 28 Wilson vs. Salem College 0:6 (L) Record: Overall- 2–1-11

8Education Women and Leadership J-Term Class Boasts Trip to International Conference in Washington, D.C. by Nikola Grafnetterova

Alumnae Association Offers Internship Gift by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

The Wilson College Alumnae Association will offer a monetary “giftâ€? to students completing an internship during the fall, spring, and J-term semesters. Gifts will be available year round to full-time, matriculated Wilson students who maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher. Preference will be given to students who have attended Wilson the longest and have not previously received an Internship Gift. Gifts will be awarded in an amount up to DQG DUH EDVHG RQ ÂżQDQFLDO QHHG DQG DFDdemic merit. Students must submit an applicaWLRQ DQG GHWDLOV RI SURMHFWHG H[SHQVHV WKH\ PD\ incur during their internship. They will also be required to work with other recipients on a visuDO UHSUHVHQWDWLRQ RI WKHLU LQWHUQVKLS H[SHULHQFH to display on campus. Students interested in more information regarding the Alumnae Association Internship Gift may stop by the Alumnae House or contact WKH $VVRFLDWLRQ YLD HPDLO DW DOXPQDHRIÂżFH# wilson.edu.

Do you like to travel and see new places? Do you enjoy meeting a lot different and interesting SHRSOH" $UH \RX ERUHG VLWWLQJ ORQJ KRXUV RQ XQFRPIRUWDEOH GHVNV LQ :DUÂżHOG DQG ZRXOG UDWKHU SXUsue education outside the classroom for a change? Do you need or want to take a class over J-Term? If you answered “yesâ€? at least one of these questions, then the “Women & Leadership Symposiumâ€? course is perfect for you. Students who take “Women & Leadership Symposiumâ€? over J-Term will spend eight days in Washington D.C. participating in the International Leadership Conference (January 14 – 22). They will learn about the dynamics of women and leadership, discuss women’s issues in workplace, and much more. Students will listen to many remarkable guest speakers from both private industry as well as government, including CEO’s, politicians, and diplomats who will give them many advices how to EHFRPH HIIHFWLYH OHDGHUV :LOVRQ VWXGHQWV ZLOO DOVR H[SORUH FDUHHU RSWLRQV VWXG\ VSHFLÂżF UHVHDUFK complete self-assessments, and visit Congress, the State Department, and the World Bank. But most important, they will build their own leadership skills through a number of educational workshops. Dr. Douglas Crawford, who highly recommends all Wilson students of all majors to take this course, will teach “Women & Leadership Symposium.â€? Crawford admits that it will be “busy class,â€? but also a fast and fun way to earn Women’s Study credit. It is also a great opportunity to meet students from other colleges in the United States. Wilson students will have one class prior to departure for Washington D.C. After they return to &KDPEHUVEXUJ VWXGHQWV ZLOO KDYH WR ZULWH RQH UHĂ€HFWLRQ SDSHU The total cost of this course is $1670 (including tuition, transportation, lodging at the Homewood Suites – DuPont Circle, books, and food allowance). Financial aid and scholarships are available. Everyone is eligible to sign up for this class, and no prerequisites are required. The Wilson College Business Department is trying to offer additional off-campus opportunities, which are a great option for alternative learning. It is their hope courses like this one will be offered more often in the future. The Osgood Center sponsors the International Leadership Conference, and is a large contributor to international education for colleges like Wilson. 7R ÂżQG RXW PRUH DERXW WKH Âł:RPHQ /HDGHUVKLS 6\PSRVLXP´ FRXUVH FRQWDFW 'U 'RXJODV Crawford at dcrawford@wilson.edu. You can also visit www.osgoodcenter.org for additional information.

A Day in the Life of Jessica‌ Non-Traditional Student by Jessica Klein-Carnes

Transfer Credit Blues‌ , VWLOO YLYLGO\ UHPHPEHU P\ ÂżUVW GD\ RI FODVV EXW VXUSULVLQJO\ WKH VFKHGXOH IRU ÂżQDOV KDV DOUHDG\ SRSSHG XS LQ P\ H PDLO (TXDOO\ VXUSULVing, in meeting with my advisor last week to schedule my spring semester classes, I learned that as a non-traditional student with previous transfer credits I am in an awkward position. , WKRXJKW WKDW P\ WUDQVIHU FUHGLWV ZRUNHG IRU P\ EHQHÂżW KRZHYHU the transfer credits place me in a position Wilson gently labels as “out of sequence.â€? This means that my graduation date looms even farther ahead because the classes that I need to earn my cap and gown, Wilson only offers once a year or once every other year. Ain’t it splendid? Right now, eliminating the required courses comprises most of my schedule. My advisor was hopeful that I would be able to graduate one year before the school indicates, and asked if I would mind crunching

most of the courses I need for my major into the last couple of semesters. ,W WHUULÂżHV PH WR WDNH IRXU OHYHO (QJOLVK FRXUVHV DOO DW RQFH KRZHYHU Wilson’s course rotation leaves me no other choice. I never knew that transfer credits could put me at a disadvantage, and it is frustrating. Wilson offers me two choices--graduate in 2011 and VSHQG DQ H[WUD \HDUÂśV WXLWLRQ WR DSSHDVH WKH DQ[LHW\ , IHHO RU VWRS ZKLQLQJ and accept that sometimes life hands me lemons and it’s time for me to make some lemonade. Of course I may determine my own plight (within WKH FRQÂżQHV RI :LOVRQÂśV FKRLFHV ,QVWHDG RI SD\LQJ DQ H[WUD LQ WXLWLRQ IHHV , FKRRVH WR SXVK P\VHOI KRSHIXOO\ QRW LQWR H[WLQFWLRQ I chose to major in English because I love to write. The upside to WKLV PHVV LV WKDW GXULQJ WKH ÂżQDO VHPHVWHU FUXQFK , KRSH WR OHDUQ WR ZRUN TXLFNO\ DQG HIÂżFLHQWO\ I sincerely wish for Wilson to consider the position of future nontraditional students who bring with them to Wilson well-earned transfer credits. My hope for these students in the future is a schedule that accommodates their needs as opposed to crushing their freedom to take classes at their own pace. I know that Wilson College works diligently to provide the best possible education for non-traditional students, and I offer this article simply as insight into a day in the life of a non-traditional student who, as fate would have it, is “out of sequence.â€?

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Notes From the Learning Resource Crypt: Documenting and Citing Sources Seems a Ghastly Task by Vickie Locke It was on a FKLOO\ 2FWREHU QLJKW ZKHQ , ÂżUVW HQFRXQWHUHG ZKDW FDQ only be called “a most ghastly creation.â€? As the wind rustled the trees outside my cottage, I carried a cup of steaming tea into the study and settled down into a favorite armchair, prepared to read the mid-term writings from my English class. However, all my preparation was soon forgotten when I saw what was before me on the table. I gasped, and then trembled, as I held the document closer, unable to believe my eyes. It was a hideous hybrid, an obscene Frankenstein-like creation, constructed from the remnants of two forms that were at one time revered and, most importantly, distinctive. Did no one listen when I warned of this danger? Okay, the narrative is a bit contrived, but I want to make a point. When writing academic papers, pay close attention to the required style and documentation. In the Learning Resource Center Writing Lab, the “ghastly creationâ€? I see most frequently is a hybrid paper merging Modern Language Association (MLA) style with the American Psychological $VVRFLDWLRQ $3$ VW\OH :KLOH QR RQH H[SHFWV VWXGHQWV WR PHPRUL]H HLWKHU VW\OH :LOVRQ IDFXOW\ PHPEHUV GR H[SHFW VWXGHQWV WR UHVHDUFK DQG use the required formats and documentation appropriate for each style. Use the following strategies to help eliminate your risk for this error: 1. Carefully read the assignment guidelines. )L WYVHJ[P]L 0M UV Z[`SL PZ ZWLJPĂ„LK HZR [OL WYVMLZZVY ^OH[ Z[`SL ^V\SK IL TVZ[ HWWYVWYPH[L MVY [OL KPZJPWSPUL 3. Buy a manual such as SF Writer that provides guidelines for MLA and APA formats. =PZP[ [OL 3LHYUPUN 9LZV\YJL *LU[LY HUK IVYYV^ H IVVR PM `V\ KV UV[ OH]L H THU\HS VY JHUUV[ HMMVYK VUL YPNO[ UV^ -PUHSS` HSSV^ `V\YZLSM [PTL [V WYVVMYLHK [OL WHWLY For more information on documenting sources or additional writing assistance, contact the Learning Resource Center at lrc@wilson.edu.

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Career Corner: The Future and YOU The Scoop About Those Thank You Notes So you got through the research of preparing for the interview, WKH GUDPD RI WKH DFWXDO LQWHUYLHZ LWVHOI DQG QH[W RQ \RXU OLVW LV D WULS to Friendly’s for a huge ice cream sundae to celebrate your impending success. But wait a minute--you suddenly remember that you must send a Thank you note to your interviewer, and everyone whose hand you touched at the company, within 24 hours of the interview (if not sooner) or suffer the consequences of interminable unemployment. You then VSHQG WKH QH[W WZR KRXUV WU\LQJ GHVSHUDWHO\ WR ¿QG D VWDWLRQDU\ VWRUH D JRRG SHQ DQG D SRVW RI¿FH Here’s the real deal on the thank you note from an employer. They are very nice to receive. They can be the icing on the cake if a company sees you as the perfect candidate. Have I hired people who haven’t sent me a thank you note? Probably. Do I remember when I DFWXDOO\ UHFHLYHG WKH WKDQN \RX QRWH" 'H¿QLWHO\ QRW , MXVW NQRZ WKDW , UHFHLYHG LW EHIRUH , KDG ¿QDOL]HG WKH KLULQJ GHFLVLRQ ZKLFK ZDV WKH perfect time. :KHQ DQ LQWHUYLHZHH OHDYHV P\ RI¿FH , LPPHGLDWHO\ EHJLQ WR replay all of the key points of the interview-just as they are doing. If I like the candidate, I’ll start to question if they would like the job, like the company or if they would take the job if I offered it to them. Employers can be very self-conscious. If I get a thank you note from a candidate, then I know that by the time they got home they still thought working at my company was a good idea. I pay attention to their grammar and spelling. I also like to VHH WKHP PHQWLRQ VRPHWKLQJ VSHFL¿F WKDW ZH GLVFXVVHG DW WKH LQWHUYLHZ or something that we had in common. What you can do as the interviewee is to ask the interviewer when WKH\ H[SHFW WR PDNH D KLULQJ GHFLVLRQ ,I WKH\ VD\ WKDW WKH\ DUH SODQQLQJ on wrapping it up in a few days, then make sure you get that note in the QH[W GD\œV PDLO ,I LW ZLOO EH ZLWKLQ D ZHHN WKHQ \RX KDYH SHUPLVVLRQ WR WDNH RQH RU WZR IXOO GD\V WR UHÀHFW RQ WKH LQWHUYLHZ DQG FRPSRVH D VKRUW LQWHOOLJHQW UHÀHFWLYH QRWH $V D KLULQJ PDQDJHU , PD\ QRW UHPHPEHU when I get it in the mail, but I do pay attention to the message. Sending notes to everyone you meet is a nice touch, but can be overkill. Keep in mind that there are people who will compare your thank you notes just to see if you came up with original ideas. Don’t stress if you didn’t get the contact information for everyone you met. You have a few options. You can mention the names of the people you met in the hiring manager’s note and not send notes to the others at the company. Your other option is to enlist the help of the HR director or UHFHSWLRQLVW WR JLYH \RX WKH ¿UVW RU ODVW QDPHV \RX KDYH IRUJRWWHQ )RU some people that call will take a little bit of courage, but keep in mind that everyone has gone through the interview process, and everyone IRUJHWV QDPHV ,W LV DQ KRQHVW PLVWDNH WKDW FDQ EH HDVLO\ UHFWL¿HG WKURXJK a simple phone call. Melanie Szlucha is a career coach specializing in preparing people to present themselves at their best when looking for their next great job. www.redinc.biz

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10Features Local Coffehouse Perks Up With Artist Group by Jessica Klein-Carnes

Looking for a place to unwind with a good book and a hot cup of Joe? May I suggest the coffee shop On What Grounds? located at 162 Lincoln Way East in downtown Chambersburg, right off the square across from the Courthouse? Local artistry and talent saturates On What Grounds?. A Mecca for good coffee and excellent conversation, On What Grounds? opened on April 1, 2000 and has grown into a comfortable and laid back atmosphere that almost hugs you when you pass through the front door. When asked why she decided to open a coffee shop, the owner said, “ I used to have to go to Carlisle or Gettysburg for a cappuccino. I thought there was a need for a coffee shop in Chambersburg.â€? Two patrons of the shop, Alison MelottiCormack and Harriett Diller, meet every Saturday morning. When asked why they meet, almost in unison they said, “We want to own our writer status, to say I love to write, it’s what I do.â€? They strongly support writing partnerships because it helps writers obtain support and gets them out of their houses. Melotti-Cormack compares On What Grounds? to the CafĂŠ de Paris. Melotti-Cormack is working on her personal memoir, and Diller currently has a novel in the works. Another local artist, Mark Redding, sings in a band called the Shackletons. The band signed with Seattle’s Loveless Records and will release an album January 22, 2008. They recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller, who has also worked with Fiona Apple, Silver Suns, and Sean Lennon. The sound of the band compares with British new wave/post punk sound. “You should love you neighbors as you love yourself,â€? Redding said. He also advised, “Be patient. Be persistent. Ambition usually wins over talent.â€? The Shackletons often play in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore and occasionally around Chambersburg. Redding feels very strongly about On What Grounds?. “It’s the coolest coffee shop in the history of Chambersburg,â€? Redding said. “It feels like a living room here.â€? Another talent young woman, Christina Hans, who attends Wilson as a student in the Teacher Internship Program practically lives at On What Grounds?. Her real passion-- making

Local musician Mark Redding, joined by authors Harriet Diller and Alison Melotti-Cormack at On What Grounds?.

pottery--is currently evolving into a small business venture. You may see her during festivals or on nice days throwing clay in front of the coffee shop. Asked about her philosophy Hans reĂ€HFWHG IRU D PRPHQW KHU H\HV VKLQHG DQG VKH proclaimed, “Where the artist and clay become one is where the clay can become what it is destined to be. One has to let it be what it is for its truth to come out.â€? Hans’ website, www.myspace.com/drrtgrrlpotter, is under construction. Soon her pottery will be photographed and shown on her website. On What Grounds? attracts a variety of artists from all walks of life. On Saturday nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, live music adds to the hip vibes of the coffee shop. They offer IUHH ZLUHOHVV DFFHVV DQG FRPI\ FRXFKHV WR UHOD[ on, either by yourself or with a friend. Their coffee is superb. I recommend the CafĂŠ Mocha.

Front Runners Heat up Presidential GOP Race by Jon-Chris Ecker

:LWK WKH ¿UVW SUHVidential primaries of the election year scheduled for early January, Pennsylvania will have to wait until April 22nd to cast its choice in the voting process. However, now is the time to begin forming opinions and supporting candidates, as the earlier races are widely believed to be the most important in deciding the eventual candidate. Now is when donations and grassroots campaigning are vital. With that in mind, the following is a very brief comparison of the candidates for Republican presidential nominee. In a future issue of the Billboard, we’ll discuss the Democratic candidates. As the calendar grows near to showdowns in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Wyoming, several national polls hold the running order as: Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, John McCain, and Mitt Romney. Giuliani is most commonly known as the mayor of New York City for the three months following the 9-11 attacks. He has thus far run a successful campaign in a national Republican race, despite drawing criticism for heading a

rather liberal-leaning city. Conservatives have questioned his pro-choice, pro-gun-control stances, while his strong support of Bush’s war SODQV DQG KLV PL[HG HQYLURQPHQWDO UHFRUG LQ 1HZ <RUN KDYH GUDZQ ÂżUH IURP OLEHUDOV Fred Thompson is perhaps now most famous for his acting role on “Law and Order.â€? Thompson served as Senator of Tennessee until 2002, and has since focused on acting. Despite his stardom, Thompson’s followers applaud his old-fashioned persona and conservative values. His Congressional record shows a belief in states’ rights over federalization, anti-choice abortion measures, and repealing gun control laws. John McCain is ending his long wait following his close primary race loss to eventual president George W. Bush in 2000. McCain has spent time during the Bush presidency alternately supporting and poking fun at the DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ +H KDV H[SUHVVHG LQWHUHVW LQ allowing civil unions, banning abortion, and bombing Iran. Mitt Romney has garnered the most notoriety thus far by simply following the Mormon religion. Romney, the former Governor of Massachusetts, has a record of supporting abortion rights, but currently claims to be antichoice. He also supports gun control laws, and has recently questioned human involvement in global warming. Aside from these four “front-runnersâ€?, 7H[DV 5HS 5RQ 3DXO KDV JDWKHUHG D VXUSULVing following thus far. Much of his popularity has been gained by being the only Republican candidate who has opposed the Iraq War. Paul also differs from his counterparts by supportLQJ PDULMXDQD GHFULPLQDOL]DWLRQ DQG VDPH VH[ civil unions. Paul, a former OB/GYN, strongly opposes abortion rights. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been the initial favorite among Christian Conservatives. Huckabee, a pastor, initiated OHJLVODWLRQ WR EDQ VDPH VH[ XQLRQV LQ KLV VWDWH as well as supporting not only a ban on abortion, but also a ban on publicly funded groups who support abortion rights. Also running for the GOP are George Pataki, Tom Tancredo, Tommy Thompson, Chuck Hagel, James Gilmore, and Duncan Hunter. 7KLV ZLOO EH WKH ÂżUVW HOHFWLRQ \HDU VLQFH 1952 that neither an incumbent president nor vice president will be competing for either party’s presidential candidacy. With so many candidates on either side, and so many important issues in America, this could potentially be one of the most interesting and vital presidential races in our nation’s history. For more information on candidates, visit http://www.vote-smart.org.

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Personal Safety Tips for College Students (NewsUSA)--College students and their parents continue to recall the tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech last April, leaving many wondering how students can stay safe while attending college. Students can take many steps to protect themselves and reduce their risk of being victimized. The National Crime Prevention Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, offers the following tips for students: ‡3HUVRQDO VDIHW\ $IWHU GDUN VWXGHQWV VKRXOG ZDON ZLWK IULHQGV RU ¿QG RXW LI WKHLU school offers an escort service. The phone numbers for 911 and campus security should be programmed as cell phone speed dials, and students should always carry their phones with them. ‡7KHIW %DFNSDFNV IXOO RI YDOXDEOHV VKRXOG never be left behind -; always keep possession of them, even during a quick study break. Students should always lock their dorm room and carry their room keys at all times. Keep valuables out of sight in vehicles and dorm rooms. If a wallet is stolen, students should cancel all credit cards and place a fraud alert with the three credit bureaus to prevent identity theft. ‡$OFRKRO FRQVXPSWLRQ DQG GUXJ DEXVH Alcohol and drug abuse can raise the risk for injury, intimate partner violence and victimization. Taking prescription medication in ways not prescribed, constitutes abuse, and can be as harmful as using illicit drugs. Rent movies,

order take-out or play pick-up sports to have fun without alcohol. ‡'DWLQJ YLROHQFH 5HFRJQL]H WKH EHKDYLRUV that indicate abuse. Abusive individuals may hit or insult their partners, isolate partners from family and friends and pressure their partners to HQJDJH LQ XQSURWHFWHG VH[ 7KRVH ZKR EHOLHYH themselves to be a victim of dating violence should seek support from a college counselor or victim service agency to get out of an abusive relationship. All colleges must report crime statistics to the U.S. Department of Education, which can be accessed at www.ope.ed.gov/security/main. asp. For more information, visit www.ncpc.org. Editor’s note: You can contact Wilson College Campus Security at (717) 372-2255 or from DQ\ EOXH (PHUJHQF\ &DOO %R[

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Seeds of Peace by Kathryn Brooks

As you may know, Wilson College participated in “Domestic Violence Awareness Monthâ€? by having a tulip bulb planting ceremony. In keeping with the spirit of that HYHQW , ZRXOG OLNH WR RIIHU VRPH UHĂ€HFWLRQV and suggestions for how you can plant seeds of peace rather than violence in your own life, campus community, and beyond. I’m reminded of a poem that begins with the notion that, if we want peace in the world, there must be peace in our countries. To have

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peace in our states, our cities, our neighborhoods, and our homes, there must be peace ‌ where? Can you guess? In our hearts. Âł$K \HV ´ , WKRXJKW ZKHQ , ÂżUVW UHDG WKRVH words. The degree of violence ‌ or peace ‌ WKDW H[LVWV LQ DQ\ UHODWLRQVKLS RU FRPPXQLW\ LV D FROOHFWLYH UHĂ€HFWLRQ RI ZKDW OLHV LQ WKH KHDUWV of the individual people involved. I’d like to offer a practical and simple way of sowing seeds of peace in your own KHDUW ,ÂśOO LOOXVWUDWH ZLWK D VPDOO H[DPSOH $V I began thinking about what to write in this column, several topics came to mind, some that I know a lot about, and some that I’m still H[SORULQJ , QRWLFHG VRPH DQ[LHW\ LQVLGH DV P\ mind focused on the ones I knew less about. I recognized my old familiar tendency to focus on what I lack instead of what I have. Internally I responded to that part of myself--the always striving and never quite arriving part--with something almost like affection rather than annoyance. Smiling and just shaking my head at LW WKH DQ[LHW\ UHOD[HG DQG , NQHZ H[DFWO\ ZKDW I wanted to share with you. I invite you to practice responding with a more accepting and less judgmental attitude toward yourself, whether it comes to small daily habits, bigger parts of your personality, or any feelings or reactions you notice bubbling up in the course of a day. Treat them all as you would treat a friend whom you respect and care for. This may feel strange and awkward, especially if your instinct is to criticize or to H[HUW PRUH FRQWURO <RX PLJKW WU\ VD\LQJ KHOOR instead. You might make some room for it to be there, rather than trying to force it away. Approach it with friendly curiosity. Be gentle with it. To whatever degree you’re able to do these things, I guarantee you will have more peace in your heart and in your relationships. You will be doing your part to end violence against women, inner violence, and building a more empowering and supportive relationship with yourself. by Jon-Chris Ecker

Dear Jon-Chris, Is the learning environment different at Wilson compared to other schools? Do you get different attention as a guy? - Brittany Gauss I attended several other colleges before coming to Wilson, and the biggest difference is in the small class sizes. At other VFKRROV WKHUH ZHUH DOZD\V DW OHDVW ÂżIWHHQ SHRSOH LQ HDFK FODVV 6RPHWLPHV DW :LOVRQ LI D FRXSOH VWXGHQWV JHW VLFN , IHHO OLNH ,ÂśP DORQH ZLWK WKH WHDFKHU ZKLFK ZUHDNV KDYRF RQ P\ VRFLDO DQ[LHW\ As far as different attention goes, I’ve occasionally felt like I was being picked on to answer questions more often because I stand out. Not that anyone ever likes being called on without raising their hand, but sometimes it feels like the teacher is saying, “Everyone! Gaze upon the man hiding behind his hair! Let us receive his opinion!â€? 2U PD\EH ,ÂśP MXVW WRR DQ[LRXV"

12People Guest Choreographer Sparks Orchesis Show

by Sarah Martin

Does Wilson College have ghosts? You bet it does! On October 28th, Athena Veralouis and Mike Albert treated Wilson College to a spooky presentation about the many ghosts rumored to reside in our hallowed halls. For instance, Sarah Wilson watches over the Jensen Dining Hall from her vantage point DERYH WKH ¿UHSODFH SHRSOH FODLP KHU SRUWUDLW is haunted. No one knows who painted her portrait or where it came from, but she seems to like her home in the dining hall. One day, a wedding took place on campus and the bride demanded the picture be removed. It was, and soon after an electrical breaker blew. The lights went out and guests ended up sitting in the dark for three hours or more. Years later, another wedding took place. Again the bride didn’t want the picture riding over Jensen, but no one would move, it so she covered the picture up. Everything ran smoothly, until a table collapsed and the wedding cake went down with it. But there’s more. A few ghosts are said to haunt the oldest building on campus: Norland Hall. The third DQG IRXUWK ÀRRUV ZHUH RQFH XVHG DV URRPV IRU

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professors to hold seminars. One girl apparently went into a trance during a seminar and wrote a story about a Civil War ConfederDWH VROGLHU 2Q WKHVH Ă€RRUV IDXFHWV WXUQ RQ E\ WKHPVHOYHV DQG WKH OLJKWV Ă€LFNHU 2Q WKH VHFRQG Ă€RRU LW LV UXPRUHG WKDW D IDWKHU DQG son faced tragedy while renovating one of the rooms. The father held a plank out the window VR WKH VRQ FRXOG ÂżQLVK SDLQWLQJ WKH ZLQGRZ The son fell to his death. Now knocking can be heard at that very window. The campus community also believes :DUÂżHOG WR EH KDXQWHG LQ WZR VSRWV 3HRSOH often hear footsteps in the stairwell and catch glimpses of things turning the corners. The lights turn on by themselves in the Sociology room, and many students say the room has “a weird feeling.â€? Then there is the scream that is heard on certain nights, which was recorded by a college run radio station years ago. The students in Riddle Hall can hear the scream coming from :DUÂżHOG And Riddle has its own ghosts. In the triSOHV RQ WKH WKLUG Ă€RRU FROG VSRWV DQG ZLQGRZV opening by themselves haunt the students. The sound of knocking and items moving have been know to keep them awake during the night. Finally, there is what some call the Tunnel Ghost, or the Shadow. This ghost moves around campus and is a malevolent spirit. It blocks out the light and follows people around. By far the

company of his “creative ally,â€? Paula Kellinger, McCall likes Wilson students for their eagerness, willingness to try new things, and their skills in more than one area. Wilson is also an environment where he can focus since New York City had too much stimulation. He took time out of a truly busy schedule to share his H[SHUWLVH ZLWK :LOVRQ &ROOHJH DQG WKHLU PRGHUQ dance troupe, Orchesis. McCall has some major changes occurULQJ LQ KLV OLIH +H MXVW GLUHFWHG KLV ÂżUVW ÂżOP two weeks ago, and will be moving to Norway as the Dean of a theatre/dance conservatory. This is a huge shift for him. Two years ago, he would have described a shift this big as inconceivable. But McCall now says that this is proof that anything is possible if you’re willing to take action.

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Paranormal Encounters Haunt Hallowed Halls

Brendan McCall

Photo by Aimee-Marie Dorsten

Brendan McCall, born in California in the San Francisco area, has returned to Wilson &ROOHJH IRU WKH ÂżIWK WLPH WR WHDFK VWXGHQWV WKH importance of communication, responsibility, and working together through dance. Being inspired as a young child by the stage play “Mousetrap,â€? McCall set out to achieve his dream by taking part in community theatre and dance in high school. Although his teachers said that he was no good since he had started too late, he never let them discourage him. McCall moved to New York City in 1990 where he attended New York University (NYU) on an acting scholarship. It was there that some of his instructors--modern dancers themselves-took interest in his talent. Returning to Wilson College and to the

Photo by GoWoon Lim

by Monique Hawkins

Portrait of Sarah Wilson

scariest ghost, it can be found anywhere from the tunnels to the green and even on the banks of the creek. Veralouis would like to remind students that many of these ghost stories are most likely ÂżFWLWLRXV %XW UHDOLW\ LV VFDULHUÂŤPXFK VFDULHU To contact Athena Veralouis or Mike Albert about your ghostly encounters, email them at wargoddess@comcast.net and malbert@ wilson.edu.

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Children play “tricks,� get books for treats by Kimberly Maske-Mertz

On October 30th, preschoolers from the Wilson College Child Care Center paraded around campus in costumes in the hope of receiving books from various departments around campus. $W WKHLU ÂżUVW VWRS 6WXGHQW 'HYHORSPHQW Dean Carolyn Perkins treated the children to musical renditions of “I’m a Little Teapotâ€? and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.â€? The children, as well as the Student Development staff, enjoyed the song and dance. The children received a book as a reward for their wonderful talent, then set off to entertain the Wilson community with their charm and enthusiasm.

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Black Friday in Downtown

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The Unexpected Guest Mystery by Agatha Christie 8:00pm Fri & Saturday 2:00pm Sunday Capitol Theatre & Chambersburg Community Theatre For tickets call 263-0202

“The Nutcracker Gala� Elegant Dinner/Dance Chambersburg Ballet Theatre (CBT) Company 2007-2008 Performance Season 6:30pm Corpus Christi’s Parish Hall Tickets: @ CBT, 709-1800.

Old Thyme Christmas Craft Show 8:00am-4:00pm Scotland Community Center Juried show, crafts, home made treats

Mon 5, 12, 19 & 26

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Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:30pm–8:00pm Fox Trot and Tango 8:00pm–9:30pm Country 2-Step and Country Waltz Capitol Theatre/ Wood Center For info call 263-0202

Movies at the Capitol High Society 6:30pm FREE For info call 263-0202

“In the Moodâ€? A 1940’s musical revue 8:00pm Capitol Theatre )V_ 6MĂ„JL! 263-0202

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The Comebacks Fall Short by Jon-Chris Ecker

The Comebacks centers around a minor college football team and its new head coach, played by David Koechner. While Koechner demands negligible name-recognition, he is most notable for his portrayal of “Champ Kind,â€? the doofus sports reporter in 2004’s Anchorman. Unfortunately for Koechner and the rest of the cast (and not to mention the audience), the writers of The Comebacks give Koechner far less to work with. 7KH SUREOHP ZLWK WKH ÂżOP LV QRW QHFHVVDULO\ RQH RI FRQWHQW +H\ KRZ FDQ D SDURG\ PRYLH JR ZURQJ ZLWK VH[XDO LQQXHQGR DQG GR]HQV RI jokes about STDs?) The problem is in the imagination in the jokes, or lack thereof. The school’s athletics symbol is an erupting oil derrick with two spheres at the base. An opposing team is nicknamed the “Trojans,â€? DQG UXQV RQWR WKH ÂżHOG LQ D JLJDQWLF FRQGRP ZKLFK LV SUREDEO\ RQO\ funny to anyone who attended Chambersburg High School). The character from the movie Radio here is known as “iPodâ€?, and follows up with an actual iPod commercial midway through the movie. But, isn’t it supposed to be a satire of an iPod commercial? I would JLYH WKH EHQHÂżW RI WKH GRXEW WR WKH PRYLH H[FHSW WKDW \RX ZRXOG KDYH D GLIÂżFXOW WLPH ÂżQGLQJ D KDQGIXO RI RWKHU ÂżOPV WKDW IHDWXUH PRUH SRLQWOHVV corporate product plugs like this one does. Sure, the iPod dance scene is supposed to be a parody. And, sure, it’s supposed to be funny when Koechner’s rousing halftime speech contains the names of at least a dozen consumer products, all while giving SURGXFW VKRWV %XW RWKHU WKDQ WKH )HG([ DGYHUWLVHPHQWV LQ Cast Away and the Wal-Mart plot line of Where the Heart Is, movies are seldom this blatant in their product placement. The gags in The Comebacks are about as entertaining as commercials, because they are commercials. The only bright spots in the movie belong to some of the actors with minor characters. The Sklar Brothers get a few laughs as die-hard fans of the team. Noureen DeWulf is great as the Indian female kicker, a sendup of both Bend It Like Beckham and Unnecessary Roughness. Even the underlying love story between the coach’s daughter, played by Brooke Nevin, and the quarterback, played by Matthew “Brother-of-the-Guy-Who-Used-to-Say -‘Whoa!’â€? Lawrence has a little spirit to it. It’s too bad that whatever good was done by a few actors was buried by the writers under bin-after-bin of recycled jokes. The Comebacks tries to succeed with sports movies where Scary Movie succeeded with, well, scary movies. Unfortunately, the jokes and VWRU\OLQH DUH LQÂżQLWHO\ SUHGLFWDEOH DQG VRPH RI WKH SDURGLHG UHIHUHQFHV are so old that most of the intended audience probably won’t even get them. Even for a silly parody, The Comebacks fails to be a winner.

Mark your calendars! Monday, November 19th at 9:15 p.m. / Sarah’s Coffeehouse Cindy Shoemaker, Director of Counseling Justin Goshorn, Counseling Intern

The Comebacks Should Just Go Away by Jessica Klein-Carnes

Dare I share the embarassment I felt walking out of the theatre after viewing the movie The Comebacks? Fortunately, the late hour on a weeknight served to shield me from a throng of people leaving the theater. The Comebacks only appeals to one group of moviegoers. A prepubescent, male audience with their heads focused below the hips would WKDQN WKLV PRYLH IRU LWÂśV PLQGOHVV VH[XDO MRNHV ZKLFK , FRXOG KDYH GRQH better). Its weak plot would surely be dismissed due to the scantily GUHVVHG IHPDOHV LQ WKH ÂżOP 7KLV ÂżOP LQVXOWV P\ LQWHOOLJHQFH DQG KDUGO\ TXDOLÂżHV DV PLQGOHVV HQWHUWDLQPHQW IRU DQ\ERG\ ZLWK DQ ,4 RYHU $ PRYLH DERXW IRRWEDOO LW DOVR DOOXGHV WR PXFK EHWWHU ÂżOPV VXFK as Dodgeball. After a lifetime of failure, the movie’s main character, Lambo Fields, gets one more chance to prove that failure shouldn’t be KLV PLGGOH QDPH )LHOGV PRYHV WR 7H[DV WR FRDFK D ORFDO FROOHJH IRRWEDOO team that has earned the town a very laughable joke. As the movie progressed, I became progressively disinterested and obsessed with the movie ending right away. I don’t know how the actors took this movie seriously. Speaking of actors, I watched the ending credits and recognized none of them. I couldn’t help thinking, “Poor guys. Perhaps the director wanted the worst movie ever award.â€? 7KH RQO\ LQWHUHVWLQJ DVSHFW RI WKH ÂżOP FRQVLVWHG RI D IHPDOH J\PQDVW )LHOGÂśV GDXJKWHU ZKRVH Ă€H[LELOLW\ DORQH GHVHUYHV D UHZDUG 7KH positions she assumes in the movie render her the most talented human pretzel I’ve seen in ages This movie creates a new subterranean level of comedy. It’s GXPEHU WKDQ D ER[ RI URFNV 8QIRUWXQDWHO\ , ZDVWHG P\ WLPH WLPH WKDW , won’t soon recover. Listening to the ticking of my wall clock for an hour and a half while staring off into space would’ve been a more productive H[HUFLVH RI P\ PLQG , KRSH WKLV PRYLH MXVW JRHV DZD\

Internships 101 Wednesday, November 14 @ 12:30pm Wednesday, November 14 @ 5:30pm Thursday, December 6 @ 12:00pm Thursday, December 6 @ 5:30pm Internship 101 workshops are held in Jensen Dining Hall

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A Woman’s Guide to Staying Healthy through the Holidays (ARA) - The holidays are for celebrating faith, family and friends, but they can also be extremely taxing. To successfully navigate from Thanksgiving through the New Year, you have to maximize your time, health and energy. With some forethought you can avoid common pitfalls that can sap your energy and make for a less than joyous season. • Eating Right : Family recipes are part of our fondest holiday memories, so of course you’re going to splurge. But, you don’t have WR DEDQGRQ DOO \RXU VHQVLELOLWLHV $ KHDOWK\ GLHW KDV EHQH¿WV IDU EH\RQG PDLQWDLQLQJ \RXU ¿JXUH • Energy and Mood: Overindulging in the wrong foods can cause EORRG VXJDU ÀXFWXDWLRQV ZKLFK OHDG WR PRRG VZLQJV IDWLJXH DQG SRRU concentration. Try to integrate lean protein and healthy carbohydrates into your diet and avoid too much sugar at once. • Sleeping Well: According to the Better Sleep Council, sleep is necessary to absorb the day’s learning and reenergize the body. MaxiPL]H \RXU UHVWIXOQHVV E\ ¿QLVKLQJ HDWLQJ WR KRXUV EHIRUH EHGWLPH DQG avoiding alcohol late at night, which can lead to fragmented sleep. • Your Overall Health: Poor nutrition can lower your immunity to LOOQHVV 7KH W\SLFDO $PHULFDQ GLHW LV GH¿FLHQW LQ D YDULHW\ RI QXWULHQWV LQ-

cluding calcium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and holiday eating can be even less balanced. The best way to get your vitamins is through food, but a daily supplement is advisable if your diet is lacking. ‡ *HWWLQJ $FWLYH 2QH RI WKH ¿UVW WKLQJV SHRSOH VDFUL¿FH LV WKHLU workout time. You may not be able to make your favorite step class, but that doesn’t mean you can’t exercise. Wear comfortable shoes and take every opportunity to park far away, walk up the escalator or double-time it up the stairs. Regular exercise does more than keep your heart healthy: ‡ ,PSURYH &RQFHQWUDWLRQ ([HUFLVLQJ VSHHGV EORRG ÀRZ WKURXJK WKH EUDLQ KHOSLQJ WR ÀXVK ZDVWH SURGXFWV WKDW FDQ FDXVH D IRJJ\ IHHOLQJ DQG improve deeper thinking by bringing extra nutrients to the brain. ‡ 'HÀHFW 6WUHVV 3K\VLFDOO\ DFWLYH LQGLYLGXDOV KDYH D OHVV H[WUHPH physiological response to pressure. A chemical released in the brain during exercise is believed to help the body mend itself from the effects of stress, which can otherwise bring about depression, trouble sleeping or overeating. • Ease Menstrual Cramps: Regular physical activity often reduces cramping by raising levels of beta endorphins, the chemical in the brain associated with pain relief. Despite our best efforts, it’s inevitable that some of us will have to deal with health issues during the Holidays. Here’s the best way to tackle the most common assailants: The Flu -- Each winter, 20 to 50 percent of the US population comes down with this highly contagious virus. • If you can’t eat, try getting nourishment from soup. Electrolyte drinks are also good options. Liquids are especially important, as fevers FDXVH WKH ERG\ WR ORVH ÀXLGV • Over-the-counter medicines may help to relieve your symptoms. But, be aware that medicines that suppress fevers can prolong the course of the infection. ‡ ,QÀXHQ]D PDNHV WKH ERG\ PRUH VXVFHSWLEOH WR RWKHU LOOQHVVHV VR LI your symptoms aren’t clearing up or you get sick again right away, you may have a secondary infection. See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Yeast Infections -- Although most women don’t discuss them, 75 percent are affected by them. Sugar and alcohol, abundant during the holidays, can help Candida yeast proliferate, triggering yeast infections. • Most yeast infections can be treated by over-the-counter mediFLQHV )RU H[DPSOH 1DWXUHœV &XUH PDNHV XQLTXH 'D\ DQG 'D\ <HDVW Infection Convenience Packs that come with both a vaginal treatment to relieve discomfort and all-natural homeopathic tablets to treat the infection internally at its source. • If you can’t avoid the common triggers -- antibiotic usage, stress, poor diet and hormonal changes -- you may need to be more proactive. L. acidophilus probiotics, found in yogurt or supplements, keep your system in check competing with other organisms for glucose. Nature’s Cure Yeast Control Capsules combine both L. acidophilus and homeopathic medicine to stimulate your body’s natural defenses to maintain a healthy balance. • See your doctor if the OTC treatment doesn’t work -- you may have mistaken a bacterial infection or some other ailment for a yeast infection. Keep these healthy living strategies in mind and you’ll be better able to cope with all that comes your way. If you do become overwhelmed, try to reduce the expectations you’ve placed on yourself and simplify your tasks. Don’t lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday season and enjoy your blessings. Courtesy of ARAcontent

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FREE Shakespeare Workshop “Improvisationâ€? 4:00 p.m. November 16 - Laird Hall Conducted by National Players Participants engage in improvisational exercises and games KLZPNULK [V LUJV\YHNL PTHNPUH[PVU HUK ZLSM JVUĂ„KLUJL Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Nightâ€? By National Players 7:30 p.m. November 16 – Laird Hall Full time students FREE for all Performing Arts Series performances

Each semester, the Department of English and Mass Communications sponsors poets, novelists, prose writers, VY JYLH[P]L UVU Ă„J[PVU H\[OVYZ [V ]PZP[ JHTW\Z HUK WYLZLU[ YLHKPUNZ VM [OLPY SH[LZ[ ^VYRZ 7HZ[ ^YP[LYZ WYLZLU[LK PU [OL series have included Scott Hightower, Richard Katrovas, Diane =HUJL HUK 3H\YLS )SHJR ;OL YLHKPUNZ HYL HUUV\UJLK H[ [OL beginning of each semester and are free and open to the public.

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Novelist and short story writer Warren Rochelle Tuesday, November 6 from 8:00-8:45 pm Sarah’s Coffeehouse in Lenfest Commons -69 469, 05-694(;065! *VU[HJ[ +Y 4PJOHLS . *VYULSP\Z H[ TJVYULSP\Z'^PSZVU LK\

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Staff Writers

Adviser Dr. Aimee-Marie Dorsten

Meg Oldman ‘08

Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Maske-Mertz ‘08

The Quest

Art Director Go Woon Lim ‘08

Guest Writers

Wednesdays 9:15pm In the Prayer Chapel -VY Z[\KLU[Z PU ZLHYJO VM HUK PU[LYLZ[LK PU ]HYPV\Z YLSPNPVUZ

Entertainment Editor Jessica Klein-Carnes ‘11

Monique Hawkins ’11

10/6 Western Team Show Results

Calendar & Events Editor Nicole Twigg ‘11

Melanie Judy - 4th place and 1st place Erin Shaffer - 3rd place and 3rd place CONGRATS WESTERN TEAM!

Business Manager Brittany Gauss ‘10

Habitat for Humanity Club Interest Meeting and Movie Monday, November 12, 2007 9:15pm Movie Screen side of Sarah’s Coffee House For more information, contact Katelin Reever kreever@wilson.edu

Sports Editor Nikola Grafnetterova ‘10 Features Editor Jon-Chris Ecker ‘08 News Editor Sarah Martin ‘11

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