Apple Conference February 28, 2007
Barack Obama and Face Book Following
Use Baking Soda
Wilson College
Local Artist Exhibits in the Bogigian
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Keener Eye Vol. XXXIX, No.2
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WILSON BILLBOARD Barack Obama has Facebook Following By Kimberly Maske-Mertz Guest Writer Not even halfway into the year, 2007 is already beginning to heat up on the political front. But with the many candidates vying for the presidency in 2008, including Senators Hillary Clinton (D-New York) and John McCain (R-Arizona), it is Senator Barack Obama (D-Illinois) who is quickly taking center stage. Formally announcing his intent to run for president on February 10, Obama seemed casually optimistic about his chances of a win in 2008. “I recognize there is a certain presumptuousness−a certain audacity−to this announcement,” Obama admitted from the Illinois capital steps. “I know I haven’t spent a lot of time learning the ways of Washington. But I’ve been there long enough to know that the ways of Washington must change.” And it seems that many in this country, especially a younger generation of voters, would agree. “We are thrilled and ready to work tirelessly to elect Barack Obama as our next
President,” said Famid Sinha, University of Pennsylvania senior and Director of Communications for the organization Students For Barack Obama. “Senator Obama inspires us in ways politics never has, and when he is President, he will transform our country and usher in a new era in politics.” Students For Barack Obama, a grassroots organization of high school and college students from across the United States, has been quickly gaining members since last year. Originally created as a group on Facebook, the organization has taken on a life of its own touting over sixty-thousand members and various chapters at colleges across the country. In addition to its website, SFBO plans to organize voter registration drives, rallies, and volunteer efforts at colleges and universities across the country. Barack Obama has become a household name in his own right, and the senator has struck a cord with average citizens and a younger generation
Unlike many of his peers, Obama hails from humble beginnings. Born to an African father and a white Kansas-born mother, Obama struggled throughout his early middle-class life with racial identity. Obama openly admits in his first book, Dreams From My Father, that he used marijuana and cocaine as a teenager in an attempt to “push questions of who I was out of voters who have become all of my mind.” but disenchanted by the politics However, his prior misof the day. His self-authored steps did not deter him from book, The Audacity of Hope, making a life for himself and rehas been on the New York Times alizing his call to public service. bestseller list for 17 weeks and Obama received his B.A. in Pois currently ranked #1. In it, he litical Science from Columbia addresses the need for a new University in 1983. He went on standard in politics−one that in- to graduate magna cum laude corporates “faith, inclusiveness, from Harvard Law School in and nobility of spirit.” His views 1991, and while there became on Iraq resonate with a majority the first African American of war-weary Americans, as do elected president of the his desires for change in a gov- Harvard Law Review. ernment that many people feel is And history could very no longer working for them. well repeat itself for this junior Simply put, Obama is a man of senator. Obama, currently the people. ranked #2 on the Democratic Maybe it is because he ticket, could quite possibly suris not your typical politician. pass Hillary Clinton’s popularity
with voters and make history as the first African American U.S. President. His message of unity inspires the masses, much like that of Martin Luther King. And his views on the issues−from improving schools and access to higher education to ending the war in Iraq−leave many people with a lingering ambition to continue to improve on what many previous generations of Americans have strived to build. “That is why I’m in this race,” Obama said, concluding his campaign announcement. “Not just to hold and office, but to gather with you to transform a nation. I want us to take up the unfinished business of perfecting our union, and building a better America. And if you will join me in this improbable quest...then I am ready to take up the cause, and march with you, and work with you.” With an expanding fan base, and less than a year to go until the primaries, Barack Obama may very well have the opportunity to embark on this journey.
Donning the Colors of Women W HAT ’ S I NSIDE News...................................................Page 1-2 Features................................................Page 2 Style.......................................................Page 3 Advertisements....................................Page 4
By Elizabeth Stiles White for purity at home and abroad. Purple for justice and dignity, self-reverence and self-respect. Green for hope and new life. Gold for the next generation of feminism. These are the colors of womanhood
donned throughout the world on International Women’s Day (IWD) according to Aurora, a global women’s organization. IWD is an official holiday of thirteen countries of the world. Armenia, Russia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam all use this day to celebrate womanhood. For some it is a day to see Women page 3
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FEATURES Baking Soda: Useful By Debe Clark As busy college students we don’t always have time or money to run to the store. But there is a cheap, common household item that if we just stock-up on, or use when we run out of something else, we can save a lot of time, energy and money. So what’s this miracle item? It’s Sodium Bicarbonate also known as baking soda. Like many of us, you care about the environment but can’t afford all those expensive organic products. Baking soda could be the simple solution. There are many uses for this compound besides the traditional cake baking. In the bathroom it can be used with or as a substitute for toothpaste or added with your shampoo to help remove build-up. Baking soda can also be used as an exfoliate to soften skin. Add a little bit of water and you have created a face mask (add sugar if you feel the need for some extra exfoliation) or dump a little bit into your bath water. You can clean your hair brushes with it to remove the oil and other residues.
Baking soda is great at absorbing odors. Some people apply it as a deodorant while others use it as a mouth wash. Baking soda can often be found in the refrigerator (it helps cover up the smell of your roommates old leftovers!) This compound can be sprinkled into garbage cans and down sink drains for the same purpose. So now that you took care of your roommates’ old food, their pet is stinking up the place. Animals can be bathed in baking soda and it can be used to neutralize the smells of their cages or beddings. To freshen up the smell of your sports gear or sneakers, just sprinkle on a little bit of this stuff. It can also be used to clean everything. Try it as a laundry detergent and especially as a better smelling alternative to bleach. This is a great alternative for those with sensitive skin and for children. Baking soda can also be used to clean such things like carpet and hardwood floors, metals, porcelains, and plastics. Also try it on shower curtains, tubs, car floors, and ashtrays. Also for
cars, baking soda can help neutralize corrosive build-up on battery terminals. To get the stains off of your coffee or tea pots, just add a little bit of baking soda when washing it. You can actually use it when washing all dishes. Not only will it help clean them, but it will help keep your hands soft even after washing all those dishes. So rushing around as much as we do, we often turn in to klutzes. If you happen to spill some grease or oil, baking soda can help remove the stain. This is true for both clothes and hard surfaces such as garage floors. Baking soda can also help to extinguish grease and electrical fires (flour is good too.) If you can’t fathom the idea of something being cleaned without it bubbling, try mixing baking soda with whatever you would normally use as a cleaner. It will still help you save some time, money, energy, cabinet space, and in the process help the environment. Try baking soda as an alternative.
Bogigian Galler y Gallery Features Local Artist By Lane Whigham
Through March 23, the Bogigian Gallery will exhibit artwork from local artist Ruth Ann Smith. The exhibit entitled, “Putting the Pieces Together” features Smith’s works in mixed media and collage. Smith was raised in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County and now resides in Fayetteville, just outside of Chambersburg. Smith feels her work has been influenced by the bright colors and designs of Pennsylvania’s German heritage. Smith stated, “My love of the colorful quilts and other arts of my origins have resurfaced in my collage works, which are pieces put to-
gether as in a patchwork quilt.” Smith’s work has appeared in several juried exhibitions and group shows throughout the mid-Atlantic region and her works reside in permanent collections as far away as Japan. Smith is also a member of several artists groups such as the National Collage Society and the Penn’s Woods Printmaking Group. The Bogigian Gallery is located on the ground level of Warfield Hall and the gallery is open to visitors during school hours.
Ruth Ann Smith’s exhibit at the Bogigian Gallery
The Beholder’s Keener Eye By Elizabeth S. Stiles It was spring. The air was warmer, the breeze gentler. It was spring and instead of preparing for finals, Niki Guinan was planning the last details of the most important event of her life ... her wedding. “My husband and I got married after a two-year engagement,” Niki stated in a recent interview. “We’d been together for four years before the wedding, so the wedding itself was a long time in the making.” That was nine months ago.
Today, Niki is amongst the TIP students here at Wilson while her new husband Amos pursues his MBA at George Washington University. Their class schedules fall on separate nights so Niki studies while her husband is in class. Sometimes she says she enjoys “dual homework sessions at home.” And, according to Niki, home is “a cute little apartment in downtown historic Frederick, MD. It’s in an old row house, and it’s just
beautiful down there. There are lots of great restaurants and shops.” Not to mention it is right in the middle of GW and Wilson. Both Niki and Amos work full time. And guess what ... Frederick is between their job sites too! Niki works in Blue Ridge Summit, while her husband works in Crystal City, MD. Niki’s undergraduate degree is in Theatre Arts and Communications. She says her dad graciously found her a job as an editor when she decided being a “starving artist” was nothing to relish. An editor for an academic publisher ... wow! It sounds like Niki has already “arrived”, but she says, “though I love my job and the people I work with, I know that this career is not a good fit for me.” That is why she is at Wilson. She says, “I’ve been working with kids and young adults in various capacities throughout
college, and even after...I have no idea why teaching never occurred to me before.” A new marriage and a new career path leave little time for Niki. She loves to cook, so she finds time to try the occasional recipe out on Amos. She loves yoga, cheerleading and theatre and gets to participate in them from time to time. As a community service, Niki grows her hair for Locks of Love. She has donated her hair once and is preparing to do so again. “I also have a few guilty pleasures,” she says, “like watching Heroes, The Office, and Dog Whisperer.” Niki Guinan. Wife. Daughter. Editor. Student. Cook. Yogi. Actress. Cheerleader. Volunteer. A true Wilson Woman. *** Look in the next issue of the Billboard for another feature story. It just may be yours.
Headlight Law In Ef Efffect Effective January 29, 2007 all motorists MUST turn on their headlights whenever they use their windshield wipers in inclement weather. This new law applies when wipers are fully on or in intermittent mode. Violators will be fined $25 but fees/other costs will increase the amount to $100!!! Also, motorists will suffer substantia l penalties if snow or ice on their vehicle injures or kills someone. This is the first winter this law will be on the books. Spread this information to all PA drivers that you know. (This information was also published in this past Sunday’s Inquirer). Don’t get a ticket because you were not knowledgeable about this new law. STAY INFORMED! www.penndot.com
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Women cont’d from page 1 shower mothers, wives, sisters, and friends with flowers and cards and tokens of appreciation and affection. For others, it is a day to unite women and protect and further their rights. National Women’s Day was first organized in the United States in 1909. The next year, an International Women’s Conference was held in Copenhagen. IWD was thus established and designated to fall on March 8 of each year. More recently, the United States has made the entire month of March “Women’s History Month” to honor women, while the United Nations has recognized IWD from it’s onslaught and even designated 1975 International Women’s Year.
SPORTS Scores 1/24 BB Chatham 64 Wilson 50 1/28 GM SUNY Brockport 173.725 West Chester 172.125 Wilson 144.350 1/29 BB Hood 64 Wilson 45
1/30 BB Wilson 59 Christendom 45 2/2 GM PSU 195.625 WVU 194.625 Wilson 147.70 2/2 BB Mary Baldwin 81 Wilson 53
Wilson College Attends Apple Conference
By Sara Kann The University of Vir- student athletes and their athletic ginia in conjunction with NCAA directors. hosted the 16th annual APPLE The goal of the APPLE (Athletic Prevention Program- conference is to help schools by 2/6 BB Wilson 41 Immaculata ming and Leadership Education) empowering student athletes and conference on January 19-21, administrators to create action 73 2/8 BB Wilson 42 College of Notre 2007. In attendance were plans for promoting student athWilson’s own, Samantha May, lete health and wellness. With the Dame 81 a junior from Schuylkill Haven, help of six keynote speakers and 2/11 Wilson Hood PA and Tracy Randall, Head opportunities for teambuilding Athletic Trainer, who has attend events and breakout sessions, the conference for 8 consecu- APPLE assists in identifying how tive years. The conference was our athletics department enhances about alcohol and substance alcohol and drug abuse prevenabuse prevention and is dedi- tion efforts by following the “slices cated to promoting health for of the APPLE”. Cline currently holds the stolen base percentage season record for Wilson (100 percent); when she tallied 21 stolen bases on 21 attempts for 2005. As a two-sport athlete, she is a starter on the Wilson field hockey and softball teams, earning varsity letters in both sports. Cline, an elementary education major, will be completing her student teaching in the Greencastle-Antrim school district this year. She has been on the Dean’s List for five of the past For more information about the APPLE conference, please log on six semesters. She also earned to http://www.virginia.edu/case/apple or contact Lori Frey and individual academic honors from Shelly Novak at the Wilson College Athletic Department. the National Field Hockey Coaches Association last fall.
Wilson Athlete Holds Stolen Base Record By Sara Kann Rachel Cline ‘07 was honored at the 2006-2007 Basketball Tip-Off Tournament at Wilson College by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as the statistical leader for stolen bases in softball. She averaged 1.43 stolen bases per game on 33 of 35 attempts in the 2006 season. Cline was an influential player for the Phoenix last season, and she earned All-Conference First Team honors. She fin- Rachel Cline ‘07 recognized for ished the season batting .405, most stolen bases. while leading the team in hits (32) and runs scored (29).
This year March 8 falls on a Thursday. According to Aurora, there are at least 117 scheduled events to commemorate IWD in 12 countries. Amongst these is “Women’s music on Echoes” – a National Public Radio production. There is also an event in Washington, D.C. on March 7 and 8 entitled “Lobby Days”, which seeks to educate political leaders about the United Nations Population Fund, an international fund that seeks to protect and serve women. If you are interested in learning more about IWD or it’s events, please check out www.internationalwomensday.com or www.wikipedia.com and search under “International Women’s Day” for more information.
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THE BILLBOARD STAFF
WC Advisor Laura Wackwitz
Editor-in-Chief Caryn Watson ‘07
Business Manager Darwin Jackson ‘07
Sports Editor Sara Kann ‘07
Staff Writers/ Photographers Martine Bourque ‘09 Robin Herring ‘07 Soo Jung Kim ‘08 Elizabeth Stiles ‘09
Associate Editor Lane Wigham ‘07
Assistant Editor Sarah Griffin ‘10
Mission Statement
The Wilson Billboard is a tri-weekly student-run newspaper serving the Wilson College community. Its purpose is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for democratic discussion. The Billboard strives to encourge communication between student, faculty, staff and administration.
Looking for something Extra to do on Campus? WCGA needs you! Student representatives are needed to fill important positions. Interested? Contact tholmberg@wilson.edu
Spring Health Fair March 21 * 11 - 1:00 pm
Putting The Pieces Together An exhibition of artwork by Ruth Ann Smith Bogigian Gallery, Warfield Hall February 8 – March 23, 2007 Opening Reception, including food and drink, February 8, 5 – 7 PM
Etiquette Dinner March 20 2007 5:00 pm With Janet Nixon Former Foreign Service Officer and former Chief of Protocol of the United Nations Guest Tickets: $5:00
Interested in writing for the Billboard? Or you just want to voice your opinion about a community event or other topic? Send your comments to Billboard@Wilson.edu.
Spring Blood Drive The American Red Cross and Wilson College will be hosting the Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday March 21st. You may schedule a time by signing up on the Nurse’s office door. You may also walk-in when you have time that day between the hours of noon and 6 pm. All presenting donors will get a fleece blanket and a music CD as a gift of appreciation. We are also looking for some Volunteers to help at Blood Drive that day if you are interested contact the nurse.