NEW Advice Column: Ask Sarah March 14, 2007
Jenn Liggett Finishes B-Ball Career Wilson College
Wilson Celebrates WWC Program
Leadership Series
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WILSON BILLBOARD Captain Annie B. Andrews Leads Series By Caryn Watson Captain Annie B. Andrews visited Wilson to inspire students with four L’s:: Live/Love/Learn/Leave a legacy, as part of Wilson’s month long leadership series. Nothing could be more in line with a woman speaker as part of a leadership series than a US Captain in the navy, except that she is a woman?!! Pictured here with students from Professor Karen Adams’ math class, Captain Andrews left no inspirational stone unturned in order to impart glimpses into her upward mobility to one of the highest ranks in the United States Navy. She is the current Commanding Officer at the naval Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Of all the leadership experiences Captain Andrews shared, one she will always remember, is the morning of 9/ 11 at the Pentagon. “It was business as usual,” she confided, “Even after seeing the second
plane hit the tower...” However, what wasn’t business as usual was when they realized that they needed to evacuate the Pentagon. “The men who used to say, ladies first, forgot...though we didnt frantically run for the doors,” Andrews said. Unlike a regular fire drill, Andrews and others at the Pentagon had to go far beyond the normal location predetermined in the event of a fire because there were so many people who had to evacuate the building. According to Andrews, in this real emergency, you had one woman who came out of the building with white powder all over her face, frantically Left to right: Whan Shin, April, Ligmie, Captain Andrews, Professor Adams and Jacinta screaming, while another person came out with the same white powder but speechless. “Not everybody handles the same experience in the same way,” said Andrews. During the two days Captain Andrews spent at If so, is Hillary Clinton the right woman for the job? Wilson she also visited with the college choir and had dinner with By Kimberly Maske-Mertz see Leadership page 7
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Are Americans Ready for a Female President?
A simple search on Google says it all. The country is divided. And although scores of women across America feel that now is the right time for a woman’s touch in the Oval Office, there are others that feel Hillary Clinton does not epitomize the kind of female presence they want representing them on the world stage. “I would like to think that the country is ready for a woman president,” says Michele Retter, a stay-at-home
mother of two from Florida. “But I’m not sure I share her views on everything.” Joan Mellott, a CCE student at Wilson, feels the same. “I would like to see a woman president sometime in my lifetime, but she definitely is not the right person for the job. I don’t think she will ever win.” However in a January press release from The White House Project, Marie C. Wilson was confident that Hillary’s timing could not be better.
“American’s acceptance of a female commander in chief is at an all-time high. As Clinton begins her conversation with America...she enters the race at a time when the country is more prepared for female leadership see President page 5
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NEWS Wilson Stands in Garba ge as Garbag Na tional National Rec ycling ecy Contestant
The Inconvenient Truth By Elizabeth S. Stiles Earth Day. April 22 , 2007. We have all heard of Earth Day and have come to see visions of tree planting, recycling, and a beautiful, green earth. Facts. Information. We are taught both from a young age. Internalize. Understand. These are words a little more difficult. No one else can give us these, we must take all the facts and information that we have about Earth Day and put them together for our own understanding. It is only upon using these action words that we can make the most significant impact - honor the meaning of Earth Day. These are thoughts that went through my head as I researched the topic of Earth Day for this edition of the Billboard. Here I am, an average American adult. Born and bred in today’s society. Taught all about how to care for the planet. So, here I am, an average Ameri-
can adult, doing nothing. Sure, I throw my trash in the trash can instead of littering. Sure, I shut off the lights when I leave a room. Sure, I do anything and everything that does not inconvenience me too much. Inconvenience. Well now, we just got to the word that plagues my life. Because of “the average American adult” I am really inconvenienced. Thankfully, there are many others who are taking an active stand to clean up the earth ... making it a little better for all of us. While I was off doing the convenient, someone took a stand - a stand that could be what saves my family from cancer and ill health. You see, our water has
been polluted with a chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE), a deadly chemical released into the ground by “the average American adult” as long as 70 years ago. TCE is a fairly common pollutant, yet I had never heard of it before. Have you? Well, thankfully those “enviromental treehuggers” that my husband used to complain about had heard. Not only had they heard, they did something. They acted. For me, that means that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investigating the source of the chemical. It means that they are providing potable drinking water for all the households affected. It means that my children are protected from the impact of pollution. It means Earth Day.
Poet Laureate of Harrisburg visits Wilson, Leaves Controversy
Lingering attendees and Poet Laureate pose after poetry session. Clockwise from left: Caryn, Kim, Iya Isoke, Virginia, Darwin, Lacey
It means Earth Day? Absolutely. It means that someone internalized those lessons on recycling. It means they under- By Caryn Watson stood why we do it and what imWilson is more or less pact it can have upon our future. getting her hands and feet soiled It means that they were willing to speak up (and act) for change. in the national competition that So, why wait for Earth has students across the nation Day - I am going to start today. taking an interest in garbage: I am going to remember to point cans, bottles, food and other to the facts we are given, the recyclable items. Recyclemania information we have. I am go- has more than 190 college ing to do my part to further the campuses from Maine to cause. I am going to inconveCalifornia competing to collect nience myself a little more. I and recycle the most trash. might even thank all those people In an update to the who got the picture a little sooner - and stop calling them hippies and campus, Cindy Murray, interim start calling them wise.Here is manager for Wilson’s Fulton Center for Sustainable Living my start. To help with the environ- said, “[we] are still in the ment and find out what you can game...so far we have collected do to work for a healthier planet, 16,872 check out http:// see Garbage page 7 www.earthday.gov.
By Kimberly Allen Iya Isoke trekked one hour south of Harrisburg to the campus of Wilson College to be the guest poet during “A Night of Poetry” sponsored by the Office of Student Development and coordinated by senior English major Caryn Watson in recognition of Black History Month. In addition to the guest poet, senior English major Elizabeth Clever and junior theatre major Kimberly Allen also recited poetry. Isoke recited poetry from her collection which featured “f” words and other language not uncommon to the literary world but so alien to some ears that it prompted a complaint of “student disruption” and “vulgarity” to campus administration. Not controversial in the least to the intimate group of student and faculty in the audience. Most everyone present for the poetry were alarmed to hear that a “passerby” would complain.
Iya Isoke While nothing came of the informal complaint Caryn felt that the complaint itself was out of context of what the poetry was all about, “Had the person stopped to listen or even come into the poetry session they probably would not have jumped to conclusions.” Iya Isoke, who has shared her works with legendary poets Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez says, “...for every entertained person in the audience, there could be one someone who is moved toward their own healing.” For more information on Iya Isoke go to www.iyaisoke.com.
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NEWS Poetry Reading: Diane Vance By Heather Burke On Monday, March 5th, Wilson College was visited by poet Diane Vance. The reading of a few of her pieces was held in Sarah’s Coffee House as part of Wilson’s Writer’s Series. Students, as well as faculty were present, and all seemed enthralled by Vance’s poems, some titles being; “Full Moon Stigmata,” “Crow Visions,” and “December Deep.” The theme of her poems varied, from her experience working with those unfortunately inflicted with AIDS, to her time spent in New Orleans; but it was clear each work came from her heart, and that all
subjects were close to her in some form or other. Vance is the director of a rehabilitation program that deals with the mentally disabled, as well as those who suffer from severe mental illness. She earned a Masters in Fine Arts degree from the University of New Orleans in 1998 and her works have won several awards, including the AWP Raeburn Miller Fellowship to the Prague Summer Seminars and the Poetry Award of the South Central Women’s Studies Association. She has also
pation, she did say that when she is not writing or working, she likes to play with her dog, named Daisy, whom she has affectionately dubbed “fluff bucket.” When I inquired as to what she hoped her audiences got out of the reading, or what she hoped they walked away with that evening, she told me that she hopes they walk away thinking about women’s lives and the culture we live in. She said she is happy if people leave her readings “questioning a previously held notion.” Her poems, in general seemed to facilitate questions, and there is no doubt
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at least that those who attended Vance’s reading left having enjoyed the language itself, and saw how an English phrase can be transformed into something moving and beautiful all at the same time.
Sports
Jennifer Liggett Finishes Her Basketball Career
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By Sara Kann Jennifer Liggett, senior from Warfordsburg, PA, has ended her Wilson basketball career with the last home game, which was on Wednesday, February 14 against Mary Baldwin College. Despite Wilson’s upset with the final score, Jen was able to have one last goodbye, complete with chocolate cake, made by coach Alison Steiger and a scrapbook, made by her teammates. At the onset of her collegiate career, Liggett lit up the court with 26 points, 6 steals, and 4 assists in the 61-51 victory over Lancaster Bible College. Shortly after the tip-off tournament that year, Liggett injured her left hand and was out for the remainder of the season. Highlighting her career, Liggett scored a total of 421 points during her three years playing for the Phoenix basketball team, averaging 8.1 points per game. Out of those points, 28% of them were shot from the floor and 23% were shot from
taught English and was a book editor for a number of years. Vance is very passionate about her wor.k. She attributes her talent to the fact that she read a lot as a child. She stated that three of the authors that influenced her the most were Adrienne Rich, Wallace Stevens, and Muriel Ruckeyeser. When asked why she preferred poetry to pros, Vance replied “poetry is like praying for me…it nourishes my soul,” adding that “poetry is a way to be outside of the language we use everyday.” While Vance admits to not having very much free time, given her occu-
the arc (3-point range), hitting 43 shots of 186 attempts at the net. From the guard position, Liggett has tallied 2.3 assists per game and averaged 3.0 rebounds per game. Coach Steiger had a few words to say about the end of Liggett’s basketball career. “Jen Liggett is a wonderful person, and she is very dedicated to sports. No matter what injuries she has, she was always willing to finish the game. Jen has changed a lot since she was a freshman, and I am proud of the athlete she has become.” This spring, Liggett can be found closing out her Wilson College experience on the softball field playing short-stop. The first home game is Tuesday, March 20, against Cedar Crest College at 3 p.m. Come out and support your team!
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Wilson Gymnastics Meet with Rhode Island College By Sara Kann On Sunday, March 4, the Wilson College Field House was being occupied with a gymnastics meet between our own Wilson Phoenix and Rhode Island College. Rhode Island left with a victory of 173.4750 to Wilson’s 158.7000 points. This is not to say that there is nothing left to talk about. Stacy Johnson, that sophomore from Mechanicsville, MD, astounded the attendants with her ability to place first in the All-Around with a score of 35.80. Johnson also placed first on the Floor and on the Vault, with a 9.0 and 8.925, respectively. She placed second on Bars with 8.350 and second on Beam with 9.525. This meet was also Rebecca Finch’s, senior of Harvey’s Lake, PA, last home meet of her gymnastics career. Saturday, March 10 will be the ECAC championships at Ithaca College. Wish the Phoenix gymnasts good luck!
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FEATURES Experiencing the Sweet Aroma of Chocolate By Soo Kim Students in Mac. 2nd gathered in Lenfest Commons to have a chocolate fondue party on Friday night, February 23rd. There were a variety of snacks including: marshmallows, pretzels and pineapples for fondue. January Iman, who is a RA on Mac 2nd, planned this event and had this to say, “I want to make more chances [for students] to get together and get closer each other.” January is planning a new event for St.Patrick’s Day. She has posted a quiz on the wall of Mac’s second floor to inform students and promote culturural diversity. There are other plans to have more surprising events for the residents this semester.
Ask Sarah
Dear Sarah: I’m a second semester freshman here at Wilson and I’ve never been away from home. Over the past few months I have been going through some changes that I don’t quite understand and I don’t trust anybody enough to confide in them. You don’t really know me, so you can’t judge me. Right? (At least that’s what I’m hoping.) Anyway, here goes nothing… I think I’m a lesbian. My roommate looks more attractive to me as each day passes and I love being around her. She’s funny and I feel like I can tell her anything except for the fact that
Who says girls don’t know how to have fun...without boys, especially where choclate is concerned (disregarding the Y chromosome in the background of this pic)? January Iman is second from left. I’m developing intimate feelings for her. I’ve never had these kinds of feelings about women before, and it scares me. I don’t know if this is just a phase, or if I’m just interested because of the lack of men on campus. Also, my family is completely against homosexuality and my roommate is straight and has a boyfriend. I’m torn inside because I want to be true to myself, but at the same time I don’t want to disappoint or push away my family and/or friend. At this point, I really don’t know what to do… Sincerely, In The Closet.
Dear In the Closet: First I want to say thank you for taking the time to write. There are plenty of people on campus you can turn to that will understand you completely. There is Allies, a Wilson
club that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students. Allies can help to educate you on alternative lifestyles. Also there is the college counselor, Cindy Shoemaker. She is always more than willing to sit and listen if you ever need someone to talk to. As far as your roommate is concerned, we have to look at this very delicately. There is a real possibility of ruining a friendship here and I know that’s exactly what you don’t want to happen. It will also be awkward sharing the same living space with her, because that means you will constantly have to hide your feelings, and you don’t want to do that either. You should really take the time to evaluate your friendship in this situation. If your roommate is heterosexual and in a relationship, then it might be best for you to hold off on re-
vealing your true feelings to her. When and if you decide to tell her how you feel, you should consider these three things: • Whether both of you are single; therefore you can avoid complicating present relationships. • Whether or not you are willing to risk losing a good friend. • That she may not share your desires and therefore respect her response.
are ready, be honest with them. They may disagree with your lifestyle; they may even be upset with you for a while. You’re going to have to understand that they’re going to have to get used to the difference just like you do. I hope I’ve given you enough information and advice that you can make a well informed decision about what it is that you want to do. When you figure it out, and after all is said and done, write me back. I’d love to know how things are working out for you.
Finally, I want to tell you Always willing to help, not to worry about your family. Sarah In an idea situation, no matter what you decide to do or who *** you decide to become, your family will always love and support Send questions to you but no one knows better than “Ask Sarah” at you how your family may react. billboard@wilson.edu All I can really say is when you
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FEATURES President than at any point in its history.” Author of Closing the Leadership Gap and co-creator of Take Our Daughters To Work Day, Wilson has been working for the advancement of women’s leadership for over 30 years. Founded by Wilson in 1998, The White House Project is a national non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing women’s leadership and supporting a female candidate for President. And the numbers seem to back up Wilson’s optimism. In a recent poll, 78 percent of those surveyed felt that a woman would be as good or better than a man on foreign policy, and 88
percent felt that a woman would be better at handling the U.S. economy. Both of these issues are of great concern to the United States. Still there are those who, regardless of what the statistics show, refuse to see Clinton elected in 2008. Websites such as Blogs Against Hillary urge the anti-Clinton population to get involved by posting homemade, Hillary-bashing videos on YouTube and creating satirical cartoons for their sites. STOPHillary.com, a more subdued anti-Clinton group, simply claims that they are “telling the truth about Hillary, and exposing her for what she is.”
What drives the antiHillary movement varies from person to person. However, the identity of those who keep these groups up and running is vague at best. Spin or lack thereof, it is still much more reliable to get information on any candidate via a trusted news source or through a reputable website such as Project Vote-Smart. A non-partisan organization, Project VoteSmart lists biographical information, positions on issues, and voting records for any candidate who chooses to be included. And this presidential election will definitely take into consideration much more than gender, even if Clinton does win
the Democratic nomination. Both parties will have to address the war in Iraq as well as other major issues from healthcare to homeland security, all of which are of high priority in the minds of constituents from both parties. But party- and genderpolitics aside, one thing is certain. Regardless of whether one likes Hillary or loathes her, there is no denying that she is a highlyintelligent and driven woman, well-educated and respected in the political arena. And she is determined to win. “I think if she is elected she will try to do right by us,” Retter said, who admits that while a woman running for presi-
dent is intriguing, she is still researching other candidates. Without a doubt, this election will make its mark in history for women across the country. Hillary is not the first woman to run for president of the United States. That honor goes to Victoria Claflin Woodhull who was nominated by the Equal Rights Party in 1872. She is the first female presence on the political front to have a real chance of making it as a major-party presidential candidate. And if Hillary wins the Democratic nomination, it is a safe bet that we will be addressing a newlyelected Madam President in November 2008.
program which encourages students to use bikes - not cars around campus. All great causes, but what interested me most is that the club is planning a Spring camp out. I thought it sounded fun, but was further intrigued when I learned that it is scheduled for April 20 ... the weekend of Earth Day. Coincidence? Liz says that her love for the environment may have been introduced to her by her father. This said, it is evident that Liz has a love for more than just the environment! She loves her family! Get this, she and her brother have NEVER fought! How many of us can say that? Maybe they are so close because her family spends so much time together specifically playing games. She says they play A LOT of games! Liz says that she chose Wilson because she wanted to go to school somewhere where she had a name, where she was not
just one in a crowd. I do not think Miss Elizabeth Heyer could ever be just one in a crowd. Whether it is traveling in Spain, serving as an RA, or shoveling horse manure (one of our “favorite” class
activities), Liz is a star. It is now our opportunity to see her shine!
Wilson Moments by Elizabeth Shearer Stiles Yoga Instructor
The Beholder’s Keener Eye By Elizabeth S. Stiles One can learn interesting bits of information while gardening alongside another. That is where Elizabeth Heyer (pronounced “hire”) first caught my attention. See, Liz and I are working on a plot together in one of Wilson’s high-tower greenhouses for ENV 120. I could tell from the start that Liz took gardening a little more seriously than I. I dabble. Not her! She came to class the
first day with all of her gardening tools in tow. I instantly knew that I wanted to work with this young woman! I soon came to learn that gardening is part of a larger picture for Liz. She loves the outdoors. She loves animals. She loves the world. Because of her loves, Liz has chosen to pursue a career in Environmental Science. She calls her chosen field the right fit. Throwing herself wholeheartedly into what she wants to do, Liz serves as Vice President of the Environmental Club. Since I have a new found understanding of environmentalism, I was curious about what this club does, so I asked. According to Liz, the club’s current project is to help tear down and restore a Wilson greenhouse damaged by this winter’s snow and ice storm - the greenhouse where she and I first met. The club also supports a
*** Look in the next issue for another feature story.
Elizabeth Heyer ‘09, shown here working in the damaged green house, is VP of the Environment Club.
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FEATURES Wilson College Plans Celebration: A Decade of Assisting Single Women with Children Jessica Steinruck and son Cameron. Jessica graduated in 2004 with a degree in mass communications.
By Caryn Watson March 30, 2007, Wilson College will host a dinner to celebrate ten years of assisting single women with children in working toward a college degree. Wilson’s Women With Children (WWC) program began in 1996 under the leadership of then college president, Dr. Gwendolyn Evans Jensen. Dr. Jensen will be the keynote speaker at the event.
Current college president, Lorna D. Edmunson, recognizes the need and continuination of the WWC program. “I often have looked
into the faces of single mothers who were struggling to subsist on their fragile arrangements...let alone pursue-- their own educations,” Edmundson stated in an essay submitted to Lumina, a publication sponsored by the Lumina Foundation for Education. WWC Program Director, Selena Robinson, had a vision to celebrate the accomplishments of the WWC program annually, “I thought it fitting to start this year since it marks the 10th anniversary of the programs beginning. Currently, there are 19 mothers and at least that many children occupying dorm space
on Wilson’s campus. Of that number, at least 8 mothers are slated to graduate in the next year. Graduates of former years have gone on to graduate school, obtained jobs or pursued other interests but all remember their time spent with their child(ren) at Wilson. Tanja Fike, who graduated in 2001 with a degree in recreational education said, “The most difficult part of my journey [was] ..adjusting to college life on my own with my child.” Nicole Zvarik said, “I can not begin to express the gratitude I have for the WWC program. With the support of the other mothers, friends and
professors I was able to successfully complete my education and go on to receive a master’s degree.” In addition to president emeritus Jensen, former WWC students and current students have been invited to the celebration. RSVPs are due March 21st. For more information on the event or the WWC program contact Selena Robinson at srobinson@wilson.edu. You may also get more information on the Women With Children Program onWilson’s website at www.wilson.edu.
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EDUCATION Hyperic Essay Contest Challenges Students to Describe Data Center of the Future Contest Offers Students a Chance to Win $5,000 Scholarship Award SAN FRANCISCO—(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)— March 14, 2007—Hyperic Inc., the leader in multi-platform, open source systems management, today kicked off an essay contest that encourages students to articulate the management challenges and solutions surrounding the Next Generation Data Center. This new breed of IT workspaces is characterized by increased consolidation and higher utilization of resources, faster delivery times for services and significantly expanded channels for communication and c o l l a b o r a t i o n . Established to engage emerging IT experts and future system administrators in the development of next generation IT management tools and techniques, the contest will award a $5,000 scholarship to the individual who can most clearly define the IT requirements for systems management of the Next Generation Data Center. ”Some of the greatest minds in IT have yet to enter the workforce, and we are excited to offer a program that engages some of these in one of the most challenging questions facing IT today - determining how to take advantage of next generation technologies in a sustainable way,” said Javier Soltero, CEO of Hyperic. “As exemplified by
the open source movement, fresh ideas, and different perspectives are critical to the process of technical innovation - we look forward to helping foster tomorrow’s talent, today.” How to apply The scholarship is open to all members of university-level IT departments. To apply for a scholarship, students may be required to show proof of enrollment in university-level IT classes, and faculty must show proof of employment. Awards will be assigned directly to student tuition, or departmental b u d g e t . Interested individuals are invited to visit www.hyperic.com/essaycontest to review a more detailed description of the contest and the contest rules. Eligible applicants should fill out and submit the application form directly on the website. The essay should be a 2500-word description of their vision for managing the Next Generation Data Center. Winning essays must include specific requirements, background and use-case scenarios, real or imagined, that describe the types of IT monitoring and analysis that will be required by Next Generation Data Centers. Submissions will be accepted through June 15, 2007.
Hyperic employees will be the sole judges of the contest, and results of contest will be published by August 6, 2007. About Hyperic Inc. Hyperic (www.hyperic.com), provides the only open source systems management software purpose-built to maximize availability for the Next Generation Data Center. Hyperic’s software provides unprecedented crossstack visibility and helps enterprises to pinpoint, correct and prevent problems at every layer - including hardware, networks, virtualization, middleware and applications. Hyperic’s technology-neutral approach enables manageability across today’s technologies in the market today as well as those of tomorrow. Hyperic’s software manages enterprises of all sizes, including Hi5 Networks, Ogilvy & Mather, eHarmony.com, and more. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hyperic is a private company funded by Benchmark Capital and Accel Partners. ### Source: Hyperic Inc. Contact: Emily Swanson Breakaway Communications Tel: 415-377-9766 eswanson@breakawaycom.com
Calling All Seniors... Who Will It’s that time of the year. Finals are just around the corner along with the inevitable moving; away from friends and onto new and exciting things. But as Wilson tradition goes, seniors don’t take everything with them, hence senior wills. Last year, Stephanie Harding left her “blow up palm tree” to Amanda Harrity; Michele Bourque willed her recliner to January Iman; Jamie Kornstein left smores to Professor Deb Austin; and Erica
Raines willed, “another great group of Wilson women who are knuckle deep in yarn....” to Chaplain Kate. But of course, no two wills are alike. What you choose to leave to your little sister(s) may depend on on a combination of what you have and/or what you would like your sister to have. What ever you decide, submit your will to the billboard@wilson.edu by March 23, 2007. For more information contact hburke@wilson.edu.
Leadership honor students. Bernie Pitkin, former captain in the army and current Wilson music faculty member, attempted to show the significance of Captain Andrews rank by comparing the rank of captain in the army to that of captain in the navy, “You have enlisted and then standard, incremental promotions...after a certain level the competition is fierce. A captain in the navy is
comparable to a colonel, one of the highest ranks in the army beneath the general.” Captain Andrews has returned to Recruit Training Command in Illinois, but the leadership series continues with several lunch time training sessions. Students who participate have a chance to win prizes. For more information contact lhelman@wilson.edu.
college, she is currently at number 7 in the per capita standing which means that for every person at Wilson College there has been 31.37 lbs of (non-food) recyclables collected. By the same token when those numbers are compared, say to, a larger college like number 1, West Los Angelos Community College
which has collected 38.05 per person and has almost as many faculty as Wilson has students, one has to wonder. No matter what the numbers really mean, the most important thing is that the tons of garbage collected will be reused saving trees and energy.
Garbage pounds of plastic, glass, aluminum, cardboard, newspaper and office paper. We also clollected 4, 6327 pounds of compostable food scraps and cooling oil. This is a feat to be extremely proud of.” Wilson should either be proud, or ashamed, depending on how you look at the numbers. Being a small liberal arts
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Classifieds
Spring Blood Drive
Wilson Spring Blood Drive Wednesday, March 21st Noon - 6:00 pm
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.
WWC 10th Anniversary Celebration March 30th 2007 Jensen Dining Hall For more information contact srobinson@wilson.edu
Putting The Pieces Together An exhibition of artwork by Ruth Ann Smith Bogigian Gallery, Warfield Hall Feb 8 – March 23, 2007
ETIQUETTE DINNER
Spring Health Fair March 21 * 11 - 1:00 pm
We are also looking for some Volunteers to help at Blood Drive that day if you are interested contact the nurse.
MARCH 20 2007 IN SARAH’S COFFEE HOUSE 5:00 PM WITH JANET NIXON FORMER FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER AND FORMER CHIEF OF PROTOCOL OF THE UNITED NATIONS GUEST TICKETS: $5:00
THE BILLBOARD STAFF
WC Editor-in-Chief Caryn Watson ‘07
Business Manager Darwin Jackson ‘07
Advisor Laura Wackwitz 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.