September 28 , 2007 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXIX, No.6
Campus & Local Entertainment Calendar 10|18 tue
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10|31 wed
Dinner 6:00 pm Film 7:30 pm
3:00 pm
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Dinner and a Movie “The Erie Canal” w/ Fran Reidelberger Ethnic Dinner Laird Hall, Wilson campus Dinner : Laird Hall, Film : Thomson Hall 262-2003, Wilson.edu reservations required for dinner
Van Looy Organ Series featuring Thomas Murray Alumnae Chapel Wilson campus 262-2003 Wilson.edu
Cumberland Valley School of Music’s Showcase Alumnae Chapel Wilson campus 261-1220 or cvsmusic.org
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10| 6 sat
Fall Weekend Is Coming
Drum Circle 6:30 pm Dance 7:30 pm
By Kimberly Maske-Mertz
9|29 sat 6 pm & 8:30 pm Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street Tickets: $34.00 (plus $2.00 service fee) For tickets, call Box Office (717) 263-0202
Exhibit: Oils by Jean Strike Chambersburg Hospital 263-3474, free
Drum Circle and Dances of Universal Peace (participatory) Zion Reformed United Church of Christ FREE w/ donation 267-0413 or 264-3848
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10| 7 sun
10|12 fri
6:30 pm
3 pm
Historic Chambersburg Walking Tours Town Square reservations required 264-7101 *costumed guide
Bob Eyer returns to play the Moller Theatre Pipe Organ Capitol Theatre Center Tickets: $10.00 Call Box Office (717) 263-0202
Switchfoot Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University Tickets on sale beginning September 4th at 11 am through The Luhrs Center (477SHOW), www.verticalconcerts.com and Christian Light Bookstore in Chambersburg Contact Ashley Barner if you have questions
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10|14 sun
6 pm (doors open at 5:15 pm)
4 pm - 6 pm
3 pm
Cumberland Valley Sampler: Salute to the Heavenlies A family-friendly musical variety show Chambersburg ComTheatre, Inc. Tickets: $5 at the door For group tickets or more info call: Woody Payne at 717-263-4635 cvsampler@hotmail.com
Spaghetti Dinner Wood Center, Capitol Theatre $6 – Ages 9 and over $4 – Ages 4-8 FREE: Ages 3 & under Tickets available at the CCT Office (2633900) or at the door
The Keystone Brass Quintet St. Paul United Methodist FREE 267-3085 or gbgm-umc.org
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10|16 tue
10|19 fri
14 1pm - 4 pm / 15 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Open Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Directed by Deelana Kennedy oct 14, for children, ages 3-12 oct 15, for adults, ages 25-60 No previous stage experience or preparation necessary Show dates: December 5-9 For info call CCT 717-0263-3900 For tickets call 717-263-0202
CVSM Community String Orchestra This ensemble is open to violin, viola, cello and string bass performers who are comfortable playing in 3rd position (first violin to 5th) and would enjoy participating in an ensemble that would require a minimum time commitment. Conductor: Herm Hopple Rehearsals: Tuesday, October 16, 23, 30, Thomson Chapel Performance: Tuesday, November 6, 8:00 pm, Thomson Chapel Wilson campus FREE
Evening of Ballroom Dancing Wood Center, The Capitol Theatre 263-0202, thecapitoltheatre.org
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and Fall Weekend at Wilson College is just around the bend. Fall Weekend is a time for students, parents, faculty, and alumni to celebrate a new year at Wilson and ring in the season with fun and frolic. This year, Fall Weekend activities will commence on Friday, September 28th at 11 a.m. and will conclude on Sunday. Events planned for this year include performances by the Pacific Boychoir on Friday evening, and Wilson’s own Kittochtinny Players will entertain on Saturday. Also on the agenda are the Mix and Mingle Dinner, a bonfire at the Fulton Farm, and the Alumnae Awards and Parent Reception. This year’s alumnae award honorees are Emily Germanio Deisroth ’94 and Jennifer Beidel ’08, both of which have exhibited outstanding scholarship and service to the community. For more information on this year’s Fall Weekend, as well as a detailed schedule of events, visit http://www.wilson.edu.
Opinion | 2 Kimberly Maske-Mertz ‘08
Welcome Back! Hello Wilson Community!
As the new editor-in-chief of the Wilson Billboard, I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to the Wilson campus as well as send out a very heartfelt greeting to all our new Wilson students this year. As most of you have already come to know, there have been a lot of changes around Wilson over the summer. New construction, new parking policies, and a brand new year at Billboard complete with a fresh new staff and exciting new look. To be honest, our transformation has been a bit overwhelming. But the Billboard staff is welcoming these changes with open arms. So, what is this year at Billboard all about? Well, to put it simplyIT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!! We are eager to make this year’s publication all about the students and faculty who make Wilson College the great place that it is. That means more articles about students, faculty, the Chambersburg community, and the things that matter most to Wilson College. But, of course, all great publications are only as good as the people who work behind the scenes. Without them, this paper would not exist. And of course, we are always looking for bright and energetic students to join the Billboard team. Do you think you have what we are looking for? Do you have something to say? I’m confident that many of you do, and I urge you- no, I DARE YOU- to let your voice be heard. Speaking of people working behind the scenes, I’d also like to take this opportunity to welcome one of our newest members to the Billboard team- our new advisor, Prof. Aimee-Marie Dorsten. Aimee comes to us from the University of Pittsburgh, and is a breath of fresh and energy-infused air to the Mass Communications department. I hope that you will all join me in welcoming her to the Wilson community. So, again, welcome back everyone! I’m very excited about this year, and I am sure all of you are as well. I’m not saying that this year will be easy, but it’s guaranteed to be an interesting and exhilarating one. What’s most exciting is that YOU are all a part of it!!
A Word From Your Student Government The Wilson College Government Association would like to welcome all new and returning students to the campus. With the many changes occurring, it is sure to be a semester of adjustments and new beginnings. As such, the association would like to extend an invitation to all to join in this process of transition. WCGA executive members meet every Tuesday at 11:00am in the WCGA room, which is located in the downstairs of Lenfest Commons. Each student is considered to be a member of the association and students’ opinions and concerns are what matter most in the governing of the campus. Executive meetings are open to all students wishing to express a viewpoint and wishing to be aware of new changes in college life. Please join us in making this semester of adjustments a semester that brings the college together. The Wilson College Government Association looks forward to working with all of you and learning how it is that we may better serve the campus and students. For information on how you can become more involved in the Wilson College Government Association, please contact Madeline Newell at manewell@wilson.edu.
Billboard Reminder
Your friendly neighborhood Billboard editor,
Please remember to check your email at least twice a week! Inboxes tend to become full, and you may not be receving all your email.
Kimberly Maske-Mertz ‘08
Issue Question: Hillary Clinton for President?! by Michele Mullins, Guest Writer Hillary Clinton, Photo courtesy of Google
My initial response is OH MY GOD NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! But, let me tell you my real reason for saying no way. It has nothing to do with the fact that she is a woman, or that I don’t agree with her views. I actually agree with her view on the war in Iraq. We need to get out of there because it is a civil war and we can not fix it, they must settle it on their own. Of the democrat nominees she is the most qualified, Obama is too green and inexperienced and Kerry, well I am to talk about Hillary. My problem lies with qualifications. It has always been qualifications! I personally feel that an amendment needs to be added to the Constitution stating that a President has to have served in the armed forces at some point, be it combat or non-combat. I find the idea of someone being Commander and Chief that knows nothing of war or the military to be ludicrous. I feel this lack of qualification is the reason we have been in some of the stupid situations we have been in. I am a physical therapist, I would pray people would have the foresight not to ask me to perform brain surgery. I have no training or experience. But the implied idea is that the President would learn on the job, as he/she goes, I would not want my brain surgeon learning as he/she goes in my brain. So the reason I say no to Hillary is simple, and it applies to anyone that has not served in the military.
The Wilson Billboard is interested in creating a special section ALL ABOUT YOU!! We want to hear your stories…whether they are about your own personal triumphs, or just how hard it REALLY IS to be a mother AND a college student at the same time. Send them to us!! We’ll do our best to publish them in an upcoming issue of Billboard. Remember, this section is strictly for you. And knowing how precious your time is, we promise you won’t be bound by deadlines like the rest of us. Simply write an original story or article pertaining to WWC life (or news of interest to your fellow student-moms) on your own time, send it in, and we’ll let you know when it will be published. It’s that easy!! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Billboard staff at billboard@ wilson.edu.
News | 3 Snip! Imagine This… A New Era of Science at Wilson By Sarah Martin The ribbon floats softly to the ground and alumnae, faculty, staff, students and community members cheer. It is Spring 2008 and the new Paul Swain Havens Science Center has just opened. This 76,500 square foot building is state-of-the-art and yet still manages to fit into Wilson’s historical campus. This is the image that Wilson College is hoping for. Still the lack of parking, noise and dust are hardships that students and faculty will have to deal with as this dream is being accomplished. Wilson staff and community members felt that with the inConstruction continues on 51,000 square foot addition to science center crease in the student population who use the science center, the old building which was constructed in 1967 But what will be included in the new Science Center? It is a question a was not up to meeting the demand. The old science center also did not meet lot of people seem to have. Wilson has set up a web page about the Science the safety and building codes, nor did it have sufficient ADA accommodacenter and its construction, and hopes to add a web cam very soon. tions. ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act that provides For those who have not checked out the web page yet, here is a quick standards for building in order to ensure that people with disabilities can overview: The project will cost about $25 million and will add approxisafely navigate them. mately 51,000 square feet. Patios will be added as well as common areas The planning for the building took close to two years before any conwith a lot of light and beautiful architecture. The building will keep the struction began. A new place had to be found in order to continue holding historical look of Wilson College and yet it will meet today’s high-tech classes and labs. The fourteen temporary laboratories-located near the Old standards. Gym and the VMT Surgery building-were leased to Wilson until construcThe building will be LEED certified-the first of Wilson’s buildings to be tion is complete. so. This means that the building will be more energy-efficient with natural As President Lorna Edmundson said, “This was a Herculean job, but was daytime lighting in perimeter offices, combined with multilevel indirect effectively accomplished.” lighting. Laboratories were not the only things that had to be moved. ProfesThe science center will also have high-efficiency condensing boilers, sors and their offices were relocated to the second floor of Rosenkrans last water-side free cooling in the winter, dual-flush toilets, waterless urinals May. The people who chaired and helped in this massive relocation effort and ultra low-flow faucet aerators. Low-emitting adhesives, finishes, and included Dr. Dana Harriger, Cheryl Sleboda, and Dr. Mary Hendrickson. carpet systems, will also be used. Overall the building will be more enviPresident Edmundson says she is “deeply grateful to all those who’ve ronmentally friendly by using less energy and less water. participated in more than two years of planning that preceded construcImagine that in the Spring of 2008 the noisy construction on the new scition.” She also thanked Marguerite Brooks ’55 and her husband Gerry ence center has come to and end. Students can sit down for their first class for “their magnificent lead gift of $10 million, and trustees, alumnae, and in this new science center as peaceful silence settles over the campus. friends who are contributing generously to this important project.”
Be a Facebook friend with the Wilson Billboard, and tell us what you think. For each issue, we will post a provocative question. STUDENTS: sound off! Question for Issue #2: What is your take on horror movies these days? Has society become too seduced by blood, guts, and gore? Post your responses on the Wilson Billboard message board, or email them to billboard@wilson.edu That’s just how we roll…
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Fall sports on a roll By Nikola Grafnetterova Another exciting semester at Wilson College has begun, ringing in a new season for our fall sports, soccer and field hockey. Soccer The Wilson soccer team, led by new head coach Frank Sutak, has not only gone through a difficult preseason full of conditioning and new drills, but also had to constantly worry about the future of the team and upcoming season. The number of players on the soccer roster has dramatically dropped every day since the first meeting of the team on August 19th. From 15 players, the soccer team went down to 10 due to injuries and dropouts. To play soccer, a team needs 11 players on the field including the goalkeeper. However, NCAA rules permit teams to compete with fewer players– a minimum of seven players is required to start and finish the game. Since the risk of getting injured in soccer is relatively high, and players need to frequently trade off during the game to remain “fresh to kick some.” The Wilson soccer team decided to run a huge recruiting campaign across the campus during the first week of classes and look for Wilson students who would like to join the team, no soccer skills or experience required. As a result of the team’s great recruiting efforts and with the additional help of some professors who advertised soccer’s need for more players at the
beginning of their classes, a few Wilson students stepped up and joined the team even though some of them have never played soccer before. As of right now, the Wilson soccer team has 13 players. For the first year, the Wilson College soccer team will compete in the North Eastern Athletic Conference. Their record is currently 1-1-2. Field Hockey The Wilson field hockey team– who captured the Atlantic Women’s Colleges Conference (AWCC) title last year– started the preseason in August in a positive mood. Head field hockey coach, Shelly Novak, worked hard this past year looking for new players and her efforts have paid off. Seven very talented freshmen were recruited this season and have significantly added to the quality of the team. However, not everything went smoothly in the beginning of the season for field hockey. As in soccer, many field hockey players got injured or became sick, and the number of players actually able to practice was getting smaller and smaller with every new day. This unfavorable situation continued through the first few games, but the Wilson field hockey team handled it well. Fortunately the players eventually healed and became healthy again, so currently all 17 on a roster can compete. Currently, the Wilson field hockey team is 5-2.
WILSON ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 9-11-2007
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Junior Amy Newmaster was selected as the Athlete of the Week. Amy was chosen for her key performance in three wins for the Phoenix field hockey team last week. Newmaster scored game winning goals against Shenandoah University, Cedar Crest College, and Wells College. She tallied four goals in three games. 9-18-2007
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Wilson Phoenix head out to conquer rivals
Freshman field hockey Goalkeeper, Janessa Demeule, was selected as the Athlete of the Week. Janessa was chosen for her outstanding performance against Goucher College. Following overtime, Demeule turned back all 3 strokes she faced in penalty strokes. Her performance lead the field hockey team to a 3-2 victory over Goucher.
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Roster Soccer Head Coach | Frank Sutak Assistant Coaches | Jennifer Liggett ’06 and Sarah Tackling ’05. Seniors | Sarah Engelsman, Ruth Gant, Logan Gonella, Tara Long, Mary Miller, Erin Shaffer, Nicole Smith Juniors | Bobbie Ditzler, Samantha May Sophomores | Katelynn Gingrich Freshmen | Elizabeth Bush, Cassidy Quity, Stacie Stadel
Field Hockey Head Coach | Shelly Novak ‘92 (Sixth Year) Assistant Coach | Aubrey Huggins ‘02 Graduate student | Rachael Cline Seniors | Kim Crowell, Jennifer Huseman, Jennifer Markley Juniors | Amy Newmaster, Laura Rosenkranse, Amber Shelly, Jaclyn Smith, Samantha Valentine Sophomore | Nikola Grafnetterova Freshman | Janessa Demeule, Megan Dennis, Meagan Harp, Chelsi Hornbaker, Tina Schofield, Liesel Troshak, Victoria Wilcox.
Scores | Soccer Field Hockey August 31 Wilson College vs. Lincoln University 5:1 (W) Goals: Mary Miller (3), Tara Long, Erin Shaffer September 6 Wilson College vs. Columbia Union College 1:1 (T) Goals: Elizabeth Bush September 8 Wilson College vs. Keuka College 0:12 (L) September 18 Wilson College vs. Hood College 0:8 (L)
August 31 Wilson College vs. Shenandoah University 1:0 (W) Goal: Amy Newmaster September 6 Wilson College vs. Cedar Crest College 2:1 (W) Goals: Amy Newmaster (2) September 8 Wilson College vs. Wittenberg College 0:1 (L) September 9 Wilson College vs. Wells College 1:0 (W) Goals: Amy Newmaster September 12 Wilson College vs. Goucher College 3:2 after penalty strokes (W) Goals: Amy Newmaster (2) September 15 Wilson College vs. Wells College 2:1 (W) Goals: Liesel Troshak, Megan Dennis September 18 Wilson College vs. Frostburg University 1:5 (L) Goal: Sam Valentine
News | 6 Wilson Begins First “Hollywood” Year by Luis Escobar The Information Technology Services Team is recruiting volunteers and work-study students to participate in Wilson College’s Digital Media Program. The IT Services Team received a $5,000 grant last year for initial funding of the college’s Digital Media Laboratory. The purpose of the laboratory will be to provide training and equipment for Wilson students to develop skills and experience producing digital audio and video media. We will have at least four cameras and two professional video editing workstations operational this semester. With approval from supervising professors, the resources available in Wilson’s Digital Media Laboratory can also be used for course projects, independent study courses, senior thesis projects, or whatever your imagination and creativity can produce. Use of the lab will not be restricted to academically oriented projects. The IT Services Team is also looking to recruit work-study students who would be interested in being paid for being primary operators of the Digital Media Lab, particularly in the implementation of video productions for Wilson College. Get paid to learn a valuable skill and have fun doing cutting edge digital media! One purpose of the DML is to make digital video technology available to Wilson students. Wilson students are invited to learn how to use digital video technology for fun and/or academic projects. Students will be allowed to check out video cameras for up to a week. The DML will also be developing expertise within the ranks of its Work Study staff so that they can support students and faculty in executing video projects. The DML will be carrying out numerous video and audio media projects. Equipment for transferring audio and video analog media to digital media will be coming on line by the end of September. This will allow
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users to convert VHS videotapes to DVD discs, LP and magnetic tapes to CD format. If you are interested in exploiting this Wilson College resource, please send an email to Luis Escobar at lescobar@wilson.edu. Please list:
1.Your name 2.Your major and date of graduation 3.Your interest in video (does not have to be course-related!) 4.Your experience, if any, with digital media
Interested students and work-study candidates will be notified about the Orientation Session to take place in late September–early October. If you are interested in a Work-Study position, please contact the Financial Aid office on the 2nd floor of Edgar Hall, and/or contact Luis Escobar by email at lescobar@wilson.edu. We look forward to a Hollywood year!
Dear Sarah, I am sick and tired of kids everywhere on campus. They are in the classrooms, they’re in the dining hall and all they do is make noise. It’s distracting when I’m sitting in class and a girl is constantly telling her kid to be quiet, or the kid is screaming behind me in the dining hall sounding like a fire engine! My intentions are not to sound mean, it is just that I have worked hard to get here and I don’t want the reason for my not being able to concentrate being a kid that is not even mine. I feel like I’ve done what I’m supposed to do; I deserve to be here. I shouldn’t have to pay for other people’s mistakes. So since I can’t change the rules, how do I cope with them? Signed, Childless Dear Childless, Wow! I don’t know where to begin! Okay, listen… You’re right. You shouldn’t have to be distracted. You’re paying your tuition to be here, you’re aiming to get your education, you’re striving to be successful, and you want to do it without bearing burdens you’re not responsible for. Makes perfect sense… If for just one moment though, take a look at the fact that the girl with the child in the classroom and in the dining hall are both striving to do the same thing you are. Childless, you are childless, which makes your journey so much easier. While you only have to look out for yourself, those girls have to look out for themselves and another. You may think that they put themselves in that predicament, and that maybe so, but regardless of that fact, it’s just not fair to imply that they don’t deserve to be here. Those girls are mothers. They get up every morning to tend to their child or children. This includes getting the child dressed, fed, and off to school on time, all the while getting themselves prepared for their day as well. Then that mom goes off to school and/or work. Later that mother comes home once again to tend to her child, which again includes spending time, feeding, and bathing that child. Don’t forget that these moms are students as well, so after they’ve given their whole day… They still have to study! Childless, in order to cope, you must first understand what it means to be a mother. Then you must realize that being a mother is strength. Finally you must recognize that strength equals “woman.” Since this is mostly an all women’s college, I am going to assume that you are female. If not, my apologies. But if you are, take the time to admit that you are powerful and full of strength. Then admit that you are indeed a woman. Next imagine that you are a mother and that child you are speaking of is your child. Put yourself in that girl’s shoes… Then…open your eyes and ask yourself what you think you should do…
Features | 7 Participants of Light the Night embark on three-mile remembrance walk
Pranksters in our midst… By Nikola Grafnetterova
Our Heroes, Our Hope, and Our Dearly Departed By Sarah A. Martin No, this article is not about the brave men and women who lay down their lives for our country. It is about different heroes, the ones who fought a fight within themselves. This fight is Leukemia and other blood cancers. Cancer touches all of us in uncountable ways. One person may be related to you by blood and/or marriage. You could be a friend of a friend who knows this person or that. You could be a complete stranger and still get touched by cancer. All the people at the Light the Night Walk were strangers, yet all shared this in common. The walk, held at Wilson College, was about three miles long. The walkers walked down to The Medicine Shoppe and looped around back towards the college. Every one that participated held a balloon, red, white or gold. Red for those who support those with Leukemia. White carried by those who had Leukemia or another form of blood cancer. Glittering gold balloons were carried in remembrance of those who lost their fight. There are five walks every season, one in Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Gettysburg, and York. Last year the Foundation raised $95 million as a total for the US. Central Pennsylvania raised $260,000 last year. The goal for this season is to raise $311,000. Three people were recognized for personally raising over $1,000. At six thirty a remembrance ceremony took place. “We cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” (Mother Teresa) These words once uttered by Mother Teresa were read at the ceremony amid the four candles of remembrance. The candles symbolize grief, courage, memories and love. A cancer survivor spoke and told of her experience and what she felt during that time. The hardest part of her battle, she said, was being separated from her family. In the end the walkers departed along remembrance lane, a path of gold stars with loved ones names written on them. Everybody got a Teddy bear and a big thank you from the members of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
When I walked around my beloved field hockey field on Friday morning of September 14th, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Our two cages were covered with a huge plastic wrapper on which was written, “Let’s go FH. Beat Wells!” Blue and white balloons were flying everywhere. Of course I thought, who else than Wilson soccer team could prank us like this! Our head field hockey coach and athletic director saw about eight people at 10:30 the night before, stuffing the cages with huge amounts of balloons (more than 850 in total). However, nobody was able to capture these individuals before they finished their brilliant hoax. The windy Friday morning added itself to the soccer team’s prank even more. Most of the balloons escaped from the wrapped cages and visited every single corner in our neighborhood, including the construction area of Science Center building, tennis courts, Hankey Center parking lot, and private properties of Chambersburg residents. Some balloons became way too brave and tried to cross the road in front of coming cars, which of course led to the end of the air-filled balloons. Many called the Wilson switchboard alerting them to this “rebellion.” Fortunately, the soccer team’s arranged “balloon parade” in honor of our field hockey team managed not to harm or damage anything, and everybody from my team took it like a good sport even though we were the ones who had to chase the balloons in the end! A note to all soccer players: BEWARE! The field hockey team is going to pay you back! Let’s see who can initiate a better prank! To the readers: I recommend that you to walk by the soccer field more often these days. You never know what might be happening there soon! Soccer team pulls one over on Field Hockey team
People | 8 Spotlight on Christine Mayer : New FCSL Manager By Jessica Carnes I had the pleasure of interviewing the new FCSL manager, Christine Mayer. Christine is definitely not new to Wilson College. She graduated from Wilson in 2007 with an Environmental Studies Degree and a minor in Biology. She began her teaching journey as an adjunct professor, teaching Gardening for Fitness and Pleasure here at Wilson. When I asked her why she chose to assume the role as FCSL manager she humbly stated, “What’s the use of learning information if you are not going to share it?” Christine also loves the Wilson College atmosphere specifically saying, “College students want to learn.” She appreciates an eager student. She began her journey in 1980 when she received a two-year degree in Horticulture from Temple University. Christine worked as the Penn State Cooperative Extension Coordinator for Franklin County for 5 years. She also owned and operated the Greens, Etc. Greenhouse for ten years. She eventually sold the business and decided to go back to school. Christine assumes the role of FCSL manager with grace and dignity. Now, she is very concerned about relaying the idea of environmental stewardship. I asked her why I, an English writing major, should be attentive to the happenings at the Fulton farm. She immediately answered with profound measure, “We are all citizens of planet Earth.” Some of the concerns she mentioned were clean water, healthy food, alternate sources of energy, and the undergoing climate change. I couldn’t deny that all of those concerns either directly or indirectly affect my life. Christine’s philosophy is very simple. She believes that just one person concerned about the environment can make a difference. One person eventually turns into two, and so on. I asked her to mention her top three stewardship concerns. Her first choice is soil conservation. “It all starts in the soil,” she said. Christine’s second concern has to deal with Native species versus Invasive species. Native species of plants existed before the European’s brought over invasive species to breed on our soil. She explained that invasive species do not have any enemies so they are overtaking the college land. Her third area of interest lies in Alternative Energy sources. I didn’t realize that Wilson use’s biodiesel wind and solar energy. I should mention that she is also a Master Gardener who has provided training to other aspiring gardeners. I asked Christine where she would like to see the FCSL program be in five years. She laughed because it is only her third week on the job, but she relayed an ambitious attitude that she will develop some landmark goals for the FCSL program. Finally, I wondered what Christine does for fun. She enjoys reading. When
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I asked what kind of books she reads she chuckled and said, “Environmental books.” I commented that she is fortunate that her hobbies and her job coincide because she loves what she does. She simply replied, “Horticulture is a way of life”. She practices this belief in all of her affairs. Christine currently resides in Shippensburg with her two sons–one a senior at Shippensburg High and the other a freshmen at Shippensburg University. Between her role as manager of the FCSL and raising two sons, Christine’s time is rarely free. But she always has time for the inquisitive minds that want to know more about the FCSL. Christine Mayer’s office is located in Lortz Hall-106. To make an appointment, call her at ext. 3247 or e-mail her at cmayer@wilson.edu. The Fulton farm needs your help! For more information, simply stop by Christine’s office at any time and pick up some of the free literature outside her door. For information about the Fall Weekend bonfire at the farm, visit www.wilson.edu/fallweekend. Everyone is welcome.
HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM By Vickie Locke
Most students understand that deliberate acts of plagiarism constitute academic dishonesty and can result in consequences such as course failure or even expulsion from college. What many students do not understand, however, is that unintentional plagiarism is just as serious and carries the same consequences. Use the following strategies to help eliminate your risk:
1.Create a timeline for your writing assignment. 2.Take good notes during your research. 3.Learn how to paraphrase or summarize material properly. 4.Cite paraphrased or summarized information. 5.Enter the scholarly debate by considering and analyzing the material and ideas. Overall, my final advice on citing sources is this: if you are not sure what to do, and the hour is late with no one to ask, cite the information. You won’t find yourself at Honor Council for being overly cautious. For more information on how to avoid plagiarism, contact Vickie Locke at the LRC.
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Kiodrsner K Calling All Wilson Kids!!! How would you like to write your own column for the Wilson Billboard? We want to hear all about your experiences living on a college campus!! What kind of things do you like about Wilson College? Do you attend classes with your mom? Tell us about it!! We’re also looking for artwork, photographs, and poetry. Did you make the honor roll? Did you get an award in sports or academics? Billboard wants to hear about it!! Email us at billboard@wilson.edu, or drop it off at the Post Office addressed to Billboard!!
Homemade Playdough Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups water • 1/2 cup salt • 1 Tbsp alum (found with the spices) • 3Tbsp cooking oil • 1 1/2 cups flour • Food coloring Directions 1. Bring water and salt to a boil then remove from heat. 2. Add alum, cooking oil, and food coloring. 3. Then quickly and stir in the flour. 4. Let cool for about 20 minutes before playing. 5. Store in an air tight container. Courtesy of http://www.dltk-kids.com
Ashleigh Ernst, age 9, Daughter of Kimberly Maske-Mertz ’08
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His and Her Movie Review Jessica Klein-Carnes and Jon-Chris Ecker give you the scoop on the lastest box office hits
“The Brave One”: a Brave Idea
“The Brave One”: “You Talkin’ To Me?”
By Jessica Klein-Carnes
By Jon-Chris Ecker
In the compelling new pyschodrama, “The Brave One,” Jodie Foster convincingly plays Ellen Bain, a somewhat healthy woman’s disintegration into maddness, after steet thugs with a bad agenda beat her and her fiancé. Bain wakes from a coma to find out her fiancé had already been buried because the doctors were not sure she would wake up herself. Foster’s physical appearence in the movie is quite different than in any of her recent movies. She looks rough with short blonde locks and wears t-shirts that accentuate her upper body strength and tight jeans to indicate how thin she is. When Bain arrives home after the beating she reacts like most people would to a terrible trauma. She fears the public, starts smoking and takes one too many pain pills. Finally she decides to return to work but with one serious difference; she got rid of the pills and smokes for a gun she purchased illegally on the streets. The question the viewer must answer for him or herself is this: Bain turns into a vigilante in reaction to how powerless she feels over her own situation. But, she also crosses the line and guns down men that she equates with the position as perpetrator. The situations fall into her lap very easily and it seems when she pulls the trigger that justice prevails. Or does it? If you’re familiar with Emily Dickinson you will notice Bain’s reference to one of her poems. As a radio personality, Bain is a bright and successful woman. She reiterates in the movie that after the loss of her fiancé she feels like a stranger in her own body, and that she will never be the person she was again. I found the movie disturbing because how many citizens in big cities feel a certain victimization every day? Rating from the well-adjusted to the insane, what would happen if every citizen bought a gun and blew away whoever each thought a perpetrator? Would there be anybody left? When does one cross the line between making a person angry or provoking someone to kill me? I couldn’t help but think after a twisted ending: “What is this world coming to?” I had to ask myself if Bain reacted sanely to a horrible trauma or if her otherwise healthy self fractured into an emotional headcase. See the movie for yourself. Where does justice turn into vigilantism that consequently steps on the rights of the bad guy? You be the judge what would make you sleep easier at night?
As a viewer, watching the “The Brave One” leaves one slightly confused, even though it’s a standard vigilante justice thriller. The confusion results from the writing and editing; the viewer may be left thinking such things as: “Why is almost every criminal in this movie played by a minority actor?” or “Exactly how long has this woman lived in New York City?” Several times, Erica (Jodie Foster) intentionally enters situations that most normal people would realize as being rather dangerous. Take a walk through Central Park at night? She and her fiancé seem to see nothing dangerous there. As a matter of fact, Foster’s character frequently walks alone in seedy neighborhoods of New York City at night. Strange behavior, no? The third question is perhaps not so much one of the individual film, as it is one of the film industry in general. While the heroine of the story is White, almost all of the roles of dangerous criminals are given to minority actors. There’s the Hispanic gang, the Asian man who sells illegal guns, the Black thugs on the subway, and the angry Asian man who shoots his girlfriend. The plot itself is not altogether too different from other vigilante justice films, and reminds one of a well-known Jodie Foster movie from thirty years ago: “Taxi Driver.” Whereas in “Taxi Driver,” Jodie Foster plays the role of a young prostitute in need of Robert DeNiro’s violent help, in “The Brave One,” Foster gets to play the role of Travis Bickle. Here, Foster is the vigilante who frees a young hooker, garners the viewer’s sympathy, and closes the movie with a graphic vengeful shooting spree. Very early in the movie, Erica (Jodie Foster) and her fiancé are brutally assaulted by a violent gang. Once physically recovered, Erica attempts to deal with the new reality of surviving a horrible attack, and living without her future husband. It is in this sadness that Foster gives her best performances of the movie, far out-shadowing her much more common steely-eyed unemotional expressions. The movie ends with a touching (if violent) moment between Erica and Detective Mercer, two desperate individuals bent on revenge. It’s moments like this where “The Brave One” can say it stands out from the “revenge fantasy” crowd. Unfortunately for viewers, these moments happen far too infrequently, or are brief at best. To anyone else interested in watching a revenge fantasy film- “Taxi Driver” did it earlier, and did it better.
His Side: Perspectives of a Wilson Man
By Jon-Chris Ecker
Question #1 – “What made you, as a guy, want to attend Wilson College?”
- Michelle Pearson-Casey
Well, other than the obvious reasons that a heterosexual male would choose to attend a Women’s College… I chose to attend Wilson College for a few reasons. The first is the freedom to live at home and finish my degree. After a rather discontented year at Shippensburg University, I took my mother’s advice to transfer to Wilson. My mother had attended Wilson College as an adult-learning student in the early 1990’s, and as a nervous first-time college student, ended up having a great time during her stay at the school. I took her advice, and after a few years I’m finally almost done with my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science… so it should be just enough to get me back my old job at the arcade in the mall.
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Ennui... by Meg Oldman
“Flight 194, departing for Paris, is now boarding coach passengers. Flight 194, departing for Paris, is now boarding coach at Gate 12.” Justine glanced up towards the desk as the attendant hung up the phone, creating a loud crackle on the overhead speaker. She folded away the newspaper on her lap into her purse; she could finish the crossword after take off. Getting up from her cushioned seat, she threw her purse over her right shoulder and leaned down to pick up her carry on, conscientious of her short-ish skirt, making sure she didn’t show too much leg as she bent over. She stumbled, tripping over her stilettos, as the weight of the small suitcase was impressive. She had forgotten how many different outfits she had managed to cram into the bag. Crossing over to the gate, she got out her ticket and waited patiently in line. It crawled slowly forward. She finally reached the attendant and gracefully handed over her ticket, as if to draw notice to her long, perfectly manicured nails. He ripped off a stub, slipped it into a slot on his desk and handed the rest back to her, blushing slightly. Justine flipped her blonde streaked hair in a flirty manner and proceeded forward, adjusting her bags, heading to the plane for her trip home. Paris. Justine adored Paris. The city was as passionate and beautiful as she was. Paris was her place. The home of her triumphs and tragedies, her passions and adventures. It was a city that loved her, cared for her. Never judged her; not her. She was a part of it. She would walk past and people would think “That’s Paris”. No, no that’s not right at all. Her presence created a magic in the air that could only be described as romance. That’s not right either…Dammit! Audrey stared longingly at the blinking curser in her Word document. Her hands rested lamely on the keys, her face less than a foot from the screen. She snapped out of her daze and leaned back. She stared at her work blankly. It was just another start to another story that would yet again never be finished. Begrudgingly she took out her memory stick, slipped it into the computer tower and saved her work. If there was one habit she learned from her creative writing teacher in high school, ages ago it seemed, it was to save everything even if you were never going to touch it again. “You never know if you may need it again,” he said after watching the recycling bin by the classroom door fill with notebook after notebook of potential stories. “At the very least you can get ideas off them.” Yeah, right, Audrey thought. She ejected the drive and threw it gently into her messenger bag sitting beside her desk. She flopped her arms down and looked at her desk. A pile of papers sat beside her monitor with a Post-It Note ex-
plaining how they needed to be filed. The receptionist was on vacation and her duties had been diluted out to others in the office who were responsible for similar tasks. Audrey groaned. She hated her job as it was; she didn’t want to have to do more. Suddenly, the phone chimed to life. Sighing apprehensively, she put her headset on and pressed the glowing extension button. “Brent and Michaels, Customer Service. This is Audrey, how may I help you?” she chirped in her most enthusiastic voice she could muster; she was thoroughly bored and exhausted. “Yeah, hi, this is Mike Boland from store 805 in Tyson’s Corner. We recently received a shipment that was inaccurate, and I wanted to see if maybe we could correct the order?” Audrey pulled up the records. “What was the mistake in the order?” “We asked for 30 of the Women’s Long Sleeved Bodice Cut Cross Tops in Seagrass, but instead received 30 Women’s Short Sleeved Polos in Seafoam.” “I see where your problem is, sir. The style number for the Cross Tops is 4234 while the Polo is 4243. Someone must have switched the last two numbers. And Seagrass and Seafoam are very similar in color number. We’ll have the warehouse ship the new tops express to you tomorrow and they should arrive in 2-3 business days.” She clattered away the new order onto the appropriate form and submitted it to the warehouse. “Sorry about the mix up! Is there anything else I can help you with?” “No, Audrey, that will be everything!” “All right, well thank you very much and have a great day!” “Thanks.” The connection ended. Audrey pressed the extension number again and took the headset off. She rubbed her eyes and let out an annoyed grunt. Tired and ready to go home, she checked her computer clock. It very fuzzily read 3:29 pm. Seriously? She would have been napping a year ago, cozy in her dorm room at Madison College, or scanning over an article half an hour before her Race, Class and Gender class, or researching for her Senior Thesis Topic, “The Literature Youth: Child Development Based Upon Night-time Reading”, the perfect combination of her English and Sociology Majors. Why did I have to choose the majors I liked? Graduate school seemed like a far off dream now that she worked customer service for a clothing company. How was she supposed to make enough money for another degree on that salary? She blinked; maybe her eyes were out of focus when she looked the first time. 3:30 pm. Great. She wasn’t going to get out of there until 7 pm, since it was a Friday and they had to deal with the rush of sales and shipments before the weekend. Suddenly a ball of paper flew over her cubicle wall and bounced conveniently onto her keyboard. Audrey started, and then undid the ball. Her eyes scanned quickly over the quickly scratched note. Hepburn: Jeff is leaving in about an hour
because he’s sick. Everyone is bugging out afterwards. Michelle and I were thinking the pub. You in? –Hobbit Audrey grinned and slowly prairie dogged her head out of her cubicle. She glanced towards her cousin’s desk. Sam was on the phone with one of the new shopping centers pitching the brilliance of opening one of their clothing stores. He caught her stare, finished up his call, and waltzed over. “What did I tell you about calling me Hepburn?” Audrey grinned playfully. “What? I think calling you Audrey Hepburn is much more flattering than calling me a hobbit,” Sam retorted with a chuckle, leaning on the edge of the cubicle wall. “So, you got my note? Whaddya say?” Audrey looked over the wall once more, this time towards her boss’ office. She could see him hacking into a tissue while packing up his work to take home. She bit her lip and sank back into her chair. “Iunno, I don’t want to get in trouble. I mean, wouldn’t he find out?” Sam rolled his eyes and sighed sharply. “Audrey. Don’t give a damn for a minute, okay? Everyone is leaving early. We’re all tired of being here. Accounting is logging us in until 7, but we’re all cutting out by 4:15. We’re not going to get in trouble.” He started to drum his fingers along the edge of the cubicle. “Pub at least at 5, okay? Can you at least muster that?” Audrey bit her cheek and shrugged. “Okay, I mean it is Friday. But only one drink.” Sam gave her an exasperated look. “Are… you…kidding…me? You’re such a wuss.” He dropped his hands to his side. “Fine, but I’m waiting for the day that you let that wild, exotic side out so I can get something besides a pulse to show me you’re alive. And don’t pretend like you don’t know what I mean,” Sam snapped as Audrey’s mouth fell open to protest, “Because I know you were writing another one of those stories where the person goes to some far off land and something amazing happens to them when you should have been filing those files.” He nodded towards the stack on her desk, smiled mischievously, and headed back for her desk. Audrey opened her mouth to retort, but gave up and sank deeper into her chair. Crap. He’s right. She grabbed the stack of folders and got up to go organize them accordingly. 4:03 pm “Hepburn, you ready?” Audrey turned her head, her ponytail flying into the side of her neck, coming face to face with her cousin’s girlfriend and secret office romance, Michelle. She leaned in the doorway of Audrey’s cubicle, her ivory business coat in one hand, briefcase in the other. Audrey shut down her computer and pulled on her deep forest green pea coat, the latest Brent and Michael’s fashion. continued on page 12
Career Corner: Benefits of Professional Organizations AES Newsletter, August 21--Do you want to stand out from others in the workforce? Consider joining a professional organization. For almost every career there is a professional organization you can join. There are some excellent reasons for joining a professional organization in your chosen field. Professional associations publish journals and/or newsletters, often for members only, which are helpful to keep you up-to-date on issues and developments in your field. If you’re interviewing, this can be useful information! It never hurts to demonstrate that you’re aware of current trends in your profession. Professional organizations often have some means for sharing job listings. This could be a “classified” section in the journal or newsletter, a section on a website, or a separate publication available only to members. The greatest advantage to joining a professional organization is meeting new people and networking. As a member, you’ll be eligible to attend the association’s conferences or monthly meetings. Professional conferences offer excellent opportunities to take specialized courses in your field, whether it’s at the state or national level. Professional membership is also an excellent addition to your résumé! It shows you’re involved and dedicated to your specific field. Do your future a good deed. Seek out and join the professional association in your field. You can’t go wrong! List of professional organizations recommended by faculty are available at www.wilson.edu/career. Click on Employment and the Professional Organizations. Contact Heather Drumm at hdrumm@wilson.edu for more information.
News | 12 “Yup, I’m ready to go,” she replied, flinging her messenger bag onto her shoulder. “Where’s Sam?” “He went to heat up the car. Apparently it started to snow when were in here.” Audrey gave Michelle a sarcastic enthused look. Michelle laughed. “Yeah, he figured you’d appreciate the gesture.” The two walked down the three flights of stairs, pulling on gloves and scarves to keep out the late November, Cape Cod chill. They stepped out the main door and Audrey shivered. “Freaking winter. I don’t know how they can suggest global warming is real,” she muttered bitterly, slipping on a patch of ice as she started for the employee parking lot. “We parked across the street. Something about how Sam wants more exercise,” Michelle called out. Audrey dramatically turned around and trudged back to her giggling counterpart. “From across the street? He’ll burn like three more calories. Christ, he’s dumb.” The two made their way out of the complex and towards the public parking lot across the street, stopping at the corner, waiting for the crosswalk to turn. The traffic light turned red, and the pedestrian sign flicked to signify they were free to cross. Michelle and Audrey started across the street, chuckling about how the guy on the sign looked like the Six Million Dollar Man. Au-
drey heard something small hit the pavement behind her. She turned and saw her memory stick lying in a little drift of snow on the crosswalk. “Dammit. Hang on Michelle, my stick fell out.” Audrey trotted back a few steps to get it. “That’s what she said,” Michelle chuckled as she turned around, waiting on her friend. Her expression went from humor to horror. Audrey bent down to pick up the memory stick when she heard the noise. It sounded like someone shoveling gravel with a pitchfork and it was right beside her. She felt a huge weight slam into her right side, shoving her down, cracking a rib or two it seemed. But she didn’t feel it. It was too foreign. Her head cracked down on the icy pavement, and the last things she heard before everything stopped were Michelle’s screams, a car door slam, and some unrecognizable voice say “Oh, crap.” To be continued...
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