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Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” ~ Peg Bracken
The Wilson Billboard December 5, 2008 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXX, No. 9
A Good Outlook on the Recession by Aysha Sultan
Declining stock markets have many Americans fearful that this holiday season might perhaps be the most painful year for their pockets. The start of this year’s fall season also marked the fall of the U.S. economy. Dow Jones Industries fell close to 500 points in Oct. and many other stocks followed suit. This dramatic decline in the stock market has left many Americans fearful of the upcoming future. What will this recession do to America’s holiday spending? Many officials felt this economic crisis would cause Americans to become more stringent with their money and buy less during the holiday season. “I’m not able to buy all the presents for my friends like I used to.” says Raquel Feliciano, ’12. “Now, I have to choose in between my friends.” However, some people find that it the global economic crisis does not even have an effect on them this year. “I am perpetually broke” says Sarah Shutter, ’09. “So, it doesn’t even affect me.” Black Friday showed that American’s may be more stringent with their money, but they did not buy any less than last year. Instead sales are up almost 1% as of Black Friday, Nov. 28. Yet, a few others find that their pockets are not being affected at all by the global economic crisis. “My family and I are big holiday spenders” says Emily Carver ’12. “So, it hasn’t really affected us this year.” A few changes have taken place that will hopefully help American’s stay out of debt this holiday season. The stores have helped out by marking the necessities, which American’s are buying more of, down drastically. Most of the sales Black Friday and the following weekend were 50 percent to 75 percent off, if not more. Declining Fuel prices have also had a big impact on the market
Myrah and Myriah Smalls Photo by Danyelle Reid
Brittany Mitchell and Ivyonna Photo by Danyelle Reid
Thanksgiving Dinner and how people are spending their money. “For Christmas this year” says Alyssa Yeip, ’10. “I will be traveling half way across the globe.” As of Dec. 4 Sheetz on US-11 was selling regular gas at $1.75 a gallon. The decrease in fuel prices most likely will prompt American’s to spend their extra money on shopping or even on traveling farther away from home. Another change that has the potential to help American’s spend less day to day and ensure malls to be packed this holiday shopping season are the Mortgage Interest Rates. According to New York Times, on Wed. Dec. 3 the Treasury met with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to discuss ways to lower mortgage rates. Lower mortgage rates will help bring the housing market back onto stable footing, allowing refinancing and paying off debts. This will help boost the economy and keep prices low. The only price that has not shown any signs of decreasing is the price of food. This showed Black Friday when many shoppers bought the food items on sale, the necessities, instead of going for the big screen TV’s or other luxury items. “So yeah, I have no money” says Feliciano.
Guests sat down in the Jensen Dining Hall on Thursday, Nov. 20 for a traditional dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and vegetables. Guest included Wilson students, staff, faculty , alumnae, and various members of the Chambersburg community.
Guests eating their turkey dinner. Photo by Deneisha Cauthen
Carmella and Josh Johnson and Brinitta and Troy Photo by Danyelle Reid
Editorial-Opinion
Editorial by Sarah Martin
In this recession many people find themselves barely getting by during the holiday season. Between providing necessities for their families, buying gas to get around town, and buying all those gifts for their loved ones on Christmas day many people realize they have no money, time, or energy left over to be charitable. What if you could be charitable without going out of your way? What if you could turn on your computer and search for gifts, and even buy them online and still be donating to organizations? How about finding a gift for even the hardest person on your Christmas list? You can donate in their name. GoodSearch and GoodShop, powered by Yahoo are two such places to search. Macy’s is also offering Rwandan woven baskets and Heifer.org is a great place to make a donation to families and communities all over the world. How can it be so simple? All you have to do is get online and go to each organization’s homepage. Really it is that simple! Personally I don’t do a lot of online shopping, but I do search the web for gift ideas before going to the store and purchasing them. I heard about GoodSearch while doing research for this article. Basically, get onto their homepage, goodsearch.com, and type in a charity. Then search the web using their Yahoo search engine. For, every page visited, the charity receives a penny. Their sister Yahoo organization is GoodShop. GoodShop is almost like GoodSearch, but instead, it is buying an item online and up to 30 percent of that purchase is donated to the charity. Macy’s The Rwanda Path to Peace Collection helps empower Rwandan women. After the 1994 genocide, almost 70 percent of Rwanda’s population were women because many of the men who went to fight died. Without the
men supporting them, many of these women had no place to turn to for a job. A United Nations Representative visited Rwanda in 2002 and fell in love with the traditionally woven baskets. She decided to help set up a partnership between Gahaya links, Fair Winds Trading, Inc. and Macy’s in order to provide these women with an income. Today, Macy’s sells these traditional baskets to Macy shoppers all over the world through their online catalog. A portion of the sales goes to the weavers in Rwanda. The cost of a basket ranges in price anywhere from $20-$150. Finally Heifer International is a donation site where the money you donate buys livestock for a developing world family. Helping a family or community buy livestock is a gift that helps them help themselves. What you do is go to heifer.org and pick the form of livestock you want to purchase or the project you want to help fund, or if money is tight, donors can buy a share in livestock for a family; and when enough shares have been purchased, the livestock is delivered. The livestock range from bunnies to water buffalo and educational programs. The projects cover many countries, not just Africa. The Americas, Russia, China, and Indonesia are other countries Heifer International funds. Other organizations offering similar charitable offers include Aveda cosmetics, aveda.com, and Equita.com. Wilson also offers ways to donate this Christmas season. There is two, the Women’s Studies Advisory Council and the collection box in the Dining Hall. The Women’s Studies Advisory Council will meet on Friday, Dec.
Hanging of the Greens
Join us December 6th in Alumnae Chapel (Thomson Hall) to decorate for Christmas Vespers. We will meet at 1pm to enjoy Christmas music, refreshments and good company as we prepare the chapel for the celebration of Christmas.
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5 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the lobby of Lenfest, to discuss their programs and make a final effort to collect non-perishable food items and holiday wrapping paper for women in need in Chambersburg. They began collecting on Wed, Dec. 3. The collection box in the Dining Hall, sponsored by The Office of the Chaplain, Volunteer Programs, and Career Development, supports the Lincoln Intermediate Unit Migrant Education Program. This program, LIU, supports migrant children and families in the Chambersburg area. The donation box will be up between Wed, Dec. 3 and Fri, Dec. 12. The following items may be donated: • Towels • Blankets • Shoes for boys and girls of varying sizes • Bed sheets of varying sizes • Deodorant • Shaving Razors • Toothpaste for Children and Adults • Single-serving bags of snacks, crackers, snack mixes and nonperishable food items, dried fruit, nuts and other yummy snacks • Pop tarts, cereal bars, milk & cereal bars, and granola bars • Ravioli and other canned readyto-eat meals • Pre-sweetened flavored beverage mixes • Undershirts • Socks • Shoelaces • AA & AAA Batteries Please, no second hand items! Whether you choose to work hard at an ASPCA shelter this holiday season, or hand out food to the homeless, or take the easier way out and do some online shopping at GoodShop, please remember to spread the joy of the Holiday Season. With the recent recession many families are not only facing uncertain futures, but also devastation and deprivation. Many have lost health care, homes, and jobs and are now suffering from mal-nuritiment, lack of shelter, and stress of an uncertain future. People tend to forget what Christmas and the holiday season is really about-giving. Let’s spread some holiday cheer and give to those less fortunate. Remember to give every you meet a smile this Christmas, remember it is free and one of the best gifts.
Christmas Cards for Soldiers
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful people who have sacrificed so much would get. When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following: A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue,NW Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Birth Control Contraction by Danielle Gentry
In the October issue, the article, “Generic oral Contraceptive Causes Doubt” on page 7 caused some confusion about the difference between the drugs Yasmin and Yaz. While they are distributed by the same company and were both challenged in court in May 2008 to include generic brands, the drugs are actually two different oral contraceptives. The main difference between the two is the dosage of progestin. Currently, only the generic drug for Yasmin is available. The generic for Yaz is set to be released in 2011. Remember to talk to your doctor before taking any kind of medicine to make sure it is the right one for you. Every drug includes side effects and risks that need to be consulted by a doctor before taking.
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Holiday Season Adds to the Stress of Studying for Finals by Aysha Sultan
Sam Campolongo 09’, Shannon Brownson 11’ and Tina Raskay 11’ enjoy their time at the coffee house. Photo by Danyelle Reid
Sarah’s Coffee House Undergoes Several Delectable Changes by Danyelle Reid
Are you looking for a comfortable place to take a break from studying? Maybe you’re looking for a convenient place to hang out with your campus buddies? Or would you like a delicious snack? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should visit Sarah’s Coffee House, located on the bottom floor of Lenfest Commons. Recently, Sarah’s Coffee House has undergone a number of transformations that students, staff, and faculty members may find favorable. Sarah’s Coffee House has been under construction for a few years now. There have been numerous times where changes have been implemented; however, they were not successful. Recent coffee house changes are more attractive to students mostly because of their new hours. In the past, coffee house hours did not coincide with many students’ busy schedules, therefore, only few people frequented Sarah’s Coffee House during its hours of operation. In addition to, unsatisfactory hours, students were not satisfied with the selection of snacks and beverages offered. Sarah’s Coffee House is currently under the management of Adrienne Mitchell ‘11. In the past, the coffee house did not have a manager. “The manager serves as a connect between WCGA, employees, and students”, says Mitchell. One of the major changes implemented by the coffee
house includes its new hours. These hours are Monday through Friday, 7-9am, 3-5pm, and 8-11pm. There are no weekend hours as of today; however, they will be available in the future, says Mitchell. These hours were decided by Wilson students through surveys distributed through campus mail. “Students responded well to the surveys without incentives”, says Mitchell. In addition to, new hours the coffee house now has an extensive menu that offers a variety of delectable items such as pizza, mozzarella sticks, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and milkshakes at affordable, low prices. The coffee house also has a new espresso machine that produces delicious espresso shots and cappuccinos. Mitchell expressed that there were many people involved with these new changes. Sarah’s coffee house implemented these changes with constructive input from students, faculty, and coffee house staff members. “It was group effort”, says Mitchell. “Our vision is for the coffee house to barely break even. I know that sounds bad, but WCGA is not attempting to make a profit in this venture. We care about the students. We want them to have an affordable alternative and place to study and hangout”, says Mitchell. Sarah’s Coffee House is a convenient, on-campus resource to suit the community’s needs.
The holiday season is a time of joy, shopping, decorating trees, and… final exams. Many students find that the holiday season can be both cheerful and stressful—especially now that many students will be going home for winter break right after completing their final exams. “Packing is going to be a hilarious time” says Rebecca Harrison, ‘12. “Because you don’t know exactly what you will need to bring home and you can’t go back to your dorm because they lock all the doors.” However, some students find themselves to be welcoming the stress of the holidays and getting a break from classes. “In a way, it is adding to my stress,” says Brooke Ketron, ’12. “But it’s a welcomed stress. I’m really excited that I’m going home.” Others however, feel that the holiday season does not stress them out, but that final exams are the sole cause of unwanted stress. “I don’t think it’s the holiday season that causes me stress,” says Jennifer Mae, ’12. “It’s all the stress of getting papers done and final exams.” Whether holiday stress comes in the way of studying for final exams or not, students find themselves anxious to complete this semester and make a fresh start for the next.
There are several helpful tips from the National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention that might help ease the stress that comes with final exams. 1) It is important to avoid “burning out” by taking a short break from studying. Consider it your “me time.” 2) Do not forget your health. Maintaining a healthy diet and sleeping well can eliminate stress and also improve test scores. 3) Practice positive thinking. Do not let your negative side overtake a temporary situation that you might find yourself to be in. 4) And finally, learn to relax. Nothing should prevent you from remaining healthy and stress-free. For more information on controlling stress or maintaining healthy habits, visit remaininghealthy. net or visit the Health and Wellness Center located in Lenfest 114.
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Explore the World of Potential Opportunities with Internships by Aysha Sultan When you think of internships, you might think of it as committing yourself to a mundane task that might tie you down to a future career. However, internships do not necessarily mean that you have to make an immediate decision as to what career you want to pursue in the future, and they do not have to be boring at all. In fact, internships are a means of attaining first-hand experience of potential career choices and can also give you the power to explore a myriad of other potential career choices—making you the boss of your own future. “I worked in the New Bolton Center, assisting in anesthesiology, helping with operations and surgical procedures.” says Briana Doscher, ’12. “It was large animal work and it helped me decide that what I really wanted to do was work with small animals.” There are a variety of fields to work in, but when it comes to picking out the right internship, it all boils down to what you are comfortable doing. “I worked for Shooting Star
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Stable.” says Emily Carver ’12. “I would help with young horses that were brought in and I would do some finishing work with the older horses. It definitely helped me decide that this was what I wanted to continue and I got a lot of hands-on experience. But what if you would rather not stick to the internship that you have completed? No problem. Completing an internship does not mean that you are glued to that particular field, and it certainly does not mean that you “wasted time” completing that particular internship. In fact, exploring your options makes you a much more diverse student and makes you an attractive potential candidate for employers actively seeking diverse students. So make the most of your winter break this year and become actively involved in seeking internship opportunities. To learn more about internships, please feel free to contact Heather Drumm, Director of Career Development, at 717-262-2006 or through email at career.wilson.edu.
From left to right Mariza Cooray ‘10, Alyssa Yeip ‘09, Suzanne Cole ‘10, Aliyah Johnson ’09 and Sid Quilty ‘11 Photo by Alyssa Yeip
Wilson Ethics Bowl Team Meets Success at the Quarterfinals by Xiaomeng Li
On November 15, five students, Suzanne Cole ‘10, Mariza Cooray ‘10, Aliyah Johnson ‘09, Sid Quilty ‘11 and Alyssa Yeip ‘09 from Wilson College, traveled to Villanova, PA, to compete in the 2008 Northeast Regional Ethics Bowl. The Ethics Bowl is a nation-wide debating competition on ethics issues. There are 10 regional pre-competitions. Then the top-scoring 32 teams will get the qualification to go to the national final. None of the students in Wilson Team had any experience before, but in this regional competition, they made it to the quarterfinals! Their competing teams are from Dartmouth, Williams, Marist, SUNY Buffalo, and Villanova. Although they lost to the top-ranked team from Marist, as a new team, these students’ impressive performances are rewarded. They prepared thoroughly, responded to the judges’ questions in thoughtful and compelling ways. Facing those veteran teams, they showed their confidence and strength. Mariza Cooray used to participate in many debates; however, she says that she was extremely nervous the day before they headed to Philadelphia. Now she thinks if she had not been that nervous, she might have done a better job. She gives her thanks to all the teammates. She also remarks that by taking part in this competition, she learnt that “No matter how prepared
you are, the ability to quickly perceive and in turn respond, would almost always beat your opponent.” Alyssa Yeip says that she was “shocked” that they, as the firsttimers, could get such a good result. Before going to Philadelphia, no one in the team thought they could do well. “But once started competing, we realized that despite our inexperience, we were actually doing well. You can’t lose if you don’t try,” Yeip says, “Don’t count yourself out before the score is tallied.” She also shows great appreciation to all her teammates: “They were a great group to have there and they did an amazing job. I’m really glad that I had the opportunity to be a part of the team.” When asked what gives her the deepest impression, Cooray recalls that one judge, the Dean of the Business School at Villanova said to the Wilson team, “I don’t know where Wilson is, but if I had a daughter I would have sent her to Wilson, if you are representative of the kind of student at Wilson…” Both Cooray and Yeip want to encourage the fellow students at Wilson who are interested in debate, ethics and philosophy to participate the Ethics Bowl in the future. They believe it is a great opportunity to learn new things and apply them to life. They also hope that next time the Wilson team can make it to the national final.
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Clubs
Local Inaugural Events
Chelsi Hornbaker, Christina Shick, and Ashley Barner ‘08 Alumnae getting dressed for practice
The Fencing Club: Jeff Satterfield, Chelsi Hornbaker, Christina Shick, Ashley Barner, Mariza Cooray, Doug Crawford, Naomi Hedrick, and Brie Ann Asbury. Missing members: Leah Adams and Sarah Shetter Photos courtesy of Dr. Doug Crawford, fencing coach and Jeff Satterfield, assistant coach.
Mariza Cooray
Chambersburg - The Franklin County Democratic Party is planning a variety of events to celebrate the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. The Party is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, DC on January 20th, Inauguration Day. The bus will leave from the parking lot of the Chambersburg K-Mart on Wayne Avenue at 6 a.m. Riders will be dropped off at the Metro station in Shady Grove, MD and will visit DC on their own. The bus will leave Shady Grove to return to Chambersburg at 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, and do not include admission to any inaugural events in Washington, DC. Space is very limited, and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets must be paid for by December 15. For reservations, contact Jere Perry at treasurer@franklincountydems.org or 717-532-9161. For those not traveling to Washington, DC, a "watch party" will be held at the Franklin County Democratic Headquarters, located at 47 North Main Street. Everyone is welcome to come by and watch television coverage of the swearing-in ceremony, which will be at noon, and the inaugural parade, which will follow. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but RSVPs by January 16 are appreciated. To RSVP, please contact Beth ShuppGeorge at chair@franklincoun-
Huntseat Looks Forward to Next Semester by Megan Dennis The Wilson College Hunt Seat Team has completed the fall semester with flying colors! The team stuck together through thick and thin, while managing to enjoy showing and having fun at the same time. It was a struggle from the start, between a very small budget, no coach, and the loss of some strong leaders to graduation. Everyone was responsible for their own showing fees, which included gas to and from the show site, entry fees, and food. It was a huge commitment, but everyone was up for the challenge and stuck together. We had Wilson graduate, Kim Crowell step in as our coach, and as a team, we all worked hard to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). While going up against huge teams such as Penn State, Gettysburg, and Franklin and Marshall, we are known as one of the small, but mightily teams! Generally, all members are in the ribbons and represent Wilson well. In the IHSA, there is a point system involved. There are levels that are in accordance to experience, and a certain amount of points that need to be earned to move on to the next level. This semester we had two riders, Alyse Lynch and Megan Dennis, “point out” in IHSA lingo, and we are very proud of them as well as the rest of the team for doing such a great job and being there for each other. The team is looking forward to next semester, with our first show on March 3rd, right here at the Penn Hall Equestrian Center, we hope to see you there to cheer Wilson on.
tydems.org or 717-262-4328. The Party will also host an Inaugural Celebration at Dakota's Steak House, located in the Quality Inn at 1095 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, beginning at 7 p.m. on January 20. A light buffet will be provided, and there will be a cash bar. Admission is free, but RSVPs by January 12 are appreciated. To RSVP contact Jere Perry at treasurer@franklincountydems.org or 717-532-9161. To learn more about the Franklin County Democratic Party, please visit: www.FranklinCountyDems.org
Monopoly Game Accessories
Properties, Community Chest and Chance cards, from different years. I have at least 10 sets of each. These might make a great Christmas gift for a collector! If you are a collector, or need some extras for your own games, or know any collectors, please contact me. I hate to throw all of it away. Deadline is Dec. 17, 5:00pm. If interested, please contact: hdrumm@wilson.edu Heather Drumm Director of Career Development 717-262-2006 X3314 717-264-1578 fax
Food For Thought!
Stressed out about finals? Relax and enjoy sweet treats! Who: The Wilson College Lacrosse Team What: Selling homemade cookies, brownies and Rice Krispies treats. When: Dec. 9-11, That’s Tues, Wed, and Thu, outside of the Dining Hall Between 10:45am-1:00pm Dec. 8-10, That’s Mon, Tues, Wed, in Warfield From 5:30pm-8:00pm. Profits benefit the Wilson Lacrosse Team!!!!
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Features
Christmas Vespers by Danielle Gentry
On Sun. Dec. 7, Wilson College will host its annual Christmas Vespers service for the campus and the Chambersburg community. The service is an annual tradition that includes performances by the Wilson College Choir, and scripture readings by students and staff. This special event is led by Chaplain Katherine Smanik Moyes, who invites all staff, faculty, and students, as well as the Chambersburg community that
A history of feeling like Family
Christmas Vespers Ceremony, early 1960s
The Choir begins Vespers Ceremony, ‘80
Christmas Vespers, ‘78 Left: Kendall Hopkins ‘80 Right: Ingrid Klimanskis ‘80
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wish to participate or attend. “I’ve attended Christmas vespers the past 2 years,” says Karen Hively ’10. “It’s a unique service. It’s not like any other worship service that happens on campus.” Student participation is a large part of this tradition. Student-led groups such as Agape, a Christian Fellowship group on campus, participate with other students to create an ensemble of Christmas celebration. “Last year I helped out at Christmas Vespers. Being part of Agape, I got to help decorate and then I also read during the vesper,” says Laura Harmyk ’11. “It was very nice. I liked the music and the readings were good. I just love how staff, students, parents, alumnae, and the community came. It really brought everyone together.” There will also be special performances by the Wilson College Choir. “I like it when we sing Silent Night with Wilson’s Choir,” says Hively. “It’s so peaceful and calming. It makes me really appreciate the community that we have here and helps me prepare for the Christmas season.” “I think that the service is a way for Wilson faculty, staff, students, and anyone else to come together as a family for a holiday that
All photos courtesy of C. Elizabeth Boyd Archival Center
we won’t actually get to spend together,” concludes Hively. “It’s so heartwarming. It makes me feel like I’m at home with my own family.
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Staff Spotlight
Tiffany Helfrick of Greencastle, is the new part safety officer working Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am-4:00pm as well as Monday evenings. Tiffany is the mother of Soce, age 2, and attends Kaplan College as a Criminal Justice major. Tiffany enjoys rock climbing, ice climbing, canoeing, hiking and kayaking in her spare time.
Tiffany Helfrick: Wilson’s newest security guard
She is not related to Anthony Helfrick of the Physical Plant.
Hankey Center to Hold ‘Tis the Season Reception with “Archives Tree” Exhibit The C. Elizabeth Boyd ’33 Archives will host its third annual end-of-semester reception/study break on Tues, Dec. 9 from 4:00pm. to 5:30pm, Hankey Center porch. Light refreshments will be served. The Archives tree, will feature Wilson memorabilia and archival photos, some from the not-so-distant past.
Phoenix Athletes Score Big Points Against Christmas-Related Poverty by Nikola Grafnetterova
Wilson College athletic teams collected 78 toys in their Toys for Tots community service this fall. Both the field hockey and the basketball team sponsored this event during their home tournaments. Field hockey collected the toys during the Independent Championships and the basketball team collected them during their Tip-Off Tournament. The set goal by both teams was to collect 100 toys but this objective unfortunately was not reached. Both the field hockey and the basketball team would like to thank all to those who participated in this charitable event. The collected toys will be distributed to the Franklin County Children and the Youth Services in Chambersburg and the Fulton County Children in Youth Services in McConnellsburg.
Winter Break Shuttle Notice Just a quick reminder that the shuttle home for the winter break will leave on Sat, Dec. 13 at 10:00am. We will be running a shuttle to both BWI and to Harrisburg (airport and train/bus station). Return shuttles will be run on Sun, Jan. 18 and pickups at BWI & Harrisburg will be made at 7:00pm. •Shuttle request forms available in the Student Development Office. •Reservations must be made/ paid for by Fri, Dec. 5 at 5:00pm. Shuttle space cannot be guaranteed after the cut off date.
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Sports
Talent, hard work and dedication: Gymnastics is ready to “fight!”
From top left clokwise: Monique Paré, Elizabeth Bush, Whitney Hawkins, Laura Beck, EllenGrace Hauenstein, and Samatha Vance joke around during practice. Photo by Chelsi Hornbaker by Nikola Grafnetterova
The Wilson gymnastics team has already practiced for more than a month while everybody highly awaits January when the Phoenix gymnasts will finally harvest the fruits of their hard work during their first away competition. As the head coach, Amy Martelli admits, the pre-season already shows that this year will be much different from last year or from last years’ season. Currently, only two Wilson gymnasts are ready to compete allaround while the rest of the team, compiled of a total of eight gymnasts, are coming back from injuries or still have some health issues. “We’re fighting an up-hill battle right now,” coach Martelli said. Martelli admits that her small team size topped with many injuries is a big disadvantage when competing against other schools with an average of 15-20 athletes. In gymnastics, a team must compete with six players on the team; if only five are able to perform in any event, they automatically receive as sixth
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with a score of zero. Right now, Wilson does not have six healthy gymnasts to compete, but Martelli hopes that the situation will get better before the first Phoenix competition on January 10, 2009, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “But we are a small team with a big heart. Where we’re lacking, we more than make up for with our strong work ethic, drive, and dedication,” Martelli added. Despite all the challenges the Phoenix team is already facing, Martelli says that this season is going to be great. “Personalities of all our gymnasts mesh and jell together. I am excited to be around them in practice and competitions as well as travel with them. It’s a building year and we will have a lot of fun together,” Martelli commented. Senior co-captain Jenny Chamberlain agrees with Martelli that this year’s team is a great group who gets along extremely well. “This year we mesh very well. All our personalities just click. Everybody is so
positive,” Chamberlain said. Martelli describes her entire team as extremely hard-working and dedicated group. Jenny Chamberlain’09 leads the team with her great leadership skills. “Her work ethic is high and Jenny has high expectations for herself and the team and that’s what makes her a good captain,” Martelli comments. Last year’s season also proved that Chamberlain is a very tough athlete. She competed with a broken ankle the entire winter without anybody knowing about her serious injury. Everybody thought she just sprained her ankle. The other Phoenix co-captain, Lindsay Landis’09, is currently injured. She is healing a recent non-gymnastics related injury. Landis tore the cartilage around her ribs, and as a result of it her two ribs had to be removed. “Not having her this season is really hard. I am confident that she will return from the injury, but the soonest will prob ably be in February,” Martelli said.
According to Martelli, Landis is the heart and soul of the team. She always smiles and cheers for everybody, and thus everybody on the team misses her presence right now. Samantha Vance’11 is another great Wilson gymnast with an incredible work ethic, drive, and determination. Martelli describes her as everybody’s favorite, on and off the team. She does not mind to stop doing whatever she is doing and go help others during practice or competitions. “She’s a great teammate; I am glad she is on our team,” Martelli said. Monique Paré’11 is another important part of Martelli’s team this year. She is extremely dedicated to gymnastics and everything she does in her life. Paré is always the first to come to practice and last to leave. As Martelli says, she takes care that things happen; she does not wait and hope but works hard to accomplish everything she wants. “I have never seen anyone who works as hard as her,” Martelli said. ...story continued on page 9
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How Phoenix ignited the fire at Wilson by Katelyn Alleman
The Phoenix was adapted as Wilson College’s mascot in 1981. This came after the college almost closed in 1979 due to declining attendance and rising expenses. The
Dr. Buckles’ drawing of Phoenix Photo courtesy of C. Elizabeth Boyd Archival Center Story continued from page 8
Elizabeth Bush’11 works as hard as Paré. Martelli describes Bush as a perfectionist, which is what helps her to be really good in gymnastics. And she is improving more and more. “She improved so much since her freshmen year. She learned so much – it’s ridiculous!,” Martelli says. Bush suffered some minor injuries from playing soccer in the fall at Wilson, but she is getting better now. According to Martelli, Bush should be ready to compete in January. Laura Beck’12 starts her first season at Wilson. After having knee reconstruction surgery this summer,
students were outraged and formed protests. They contacted alumnae and a “Save Wilson Committee” was formed. They brought a lawsuit against the trustees in the Franklin County Court demanding to give the college a second chance. They won the suit and Wilson was saved. Dr. Vern Buckles, Associ ate Professor of German, drew a Phoenix on the cover of The Year of Commitment 1979-80 Annual Report. His drawing depicted the head of a Phoenix with the body as a “W”. He drew the Phoenix because it was a “symbol of hope and rebirth” representing Wilson being taken down to ashes by the recent events and was now rebuilding a new life. In Egyptian Mythology, she is working really hard to jump back to gymnastics. As Martelli says, she is dedicated to improve. “She is a very good gymnast and very driven. Her performance on the bars is one of the best at Wilson after a long time. I think that she can make a school record for score on the bars in her four year career at Wilson if she keeps working hard,” Martelli said. Whitney Hawkins’12 is a former high school cheerleader who returns to gymnastics after five years of break. According to Martelli, she is extremely talented and has already improved so much. “Whitney has tons of per-
From left: Samantha Vance, Elizabeth Bush, Whitney Hawkins, Jennifer Chamberlain, Monique Paré, EllenGrace Hauenstein, and Laura Beck. Photo courtesy of Chelsi Hornbaker
the Phoenix lives a life of 500 years and when it dies it is ignited by the sun and a new Phoenix emerges from the ashes. This symbol stuck with the Wilson community appearing on the 1984 Conococheague with the phrase, “The mighty Phoenix has risen from the ashes”. Today, the Phoenix has taken on a new shape and the phrase is modified as “Ignite the fire within” signifying Wilson’s strength and determination. The phoenix is not just Wilson’s mascot; she represents our history of going against great odds and persevering. (The quote from Dr. Buckles is from The Year of Commitment 1979-80 Annual Report.) sonality – and it shows in her floor routine. Also, her vault is very powerful,” Martelli said. Hawkins will not compete allaround; she will skip the bars. EllenGrace Hauenstein’12 is new to varsity gymnastics totally. She only took gymnastic classes at school when she was younger before coming to Wilson. “But she works as hard as the rest of the girls. Our goal for her is to compete exhibition at the home meet in March,” Martelli said. According to Martelli, Hauenstein improved a lot of skills already. Her enthusiasm and positive personality helped a lot. The last new member of Martelli’s team is her new assistant coach Julie Nasser. Martelli is very happy with the addition to the gymnastics coaching staff. “Julie’s been incredible. She takes a lot of stress from me by being here. She is extremely dedicated. She helps our team to be the best we can be,” Martelli said. Both Martelli and Nasser are very excited about the soonstarting season. Their main goal for the team is to stay healthy all season and to improve team performances from last year. “It’s going to be a great season,” Martelli adds.
Phoenix from Conocochegue Photo courtesy of C. Elizabeth Boyd Archival Center
Athlete of the Week
Week of November 13-20
Amanda Price’09 (Bristol TN, Sullivan East) is athlete of the week for her outstanding offensive performance in basketball. Price led Wilson in total points in the tip-off tournament. She led the Phoenix with 15 points in the game against Christendom College. She also led Wilson with 15 points against Meredith College in the championship game. From Price’s outstanding performance, she was singly selected to represent Wilson on the All-Tournament Team. Price was also selected North Eastern Athletic Conference’s (NEAC) player of the week this week. With Price’s help, Wilson College finished second in the tournament. Senior,Amanda Price is the daughter of Sherry Price and is majoring in exercise and sport science.
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People
Keeping Tradition Alive: “Wild” Wilson People Restore Sarah’s Grave Photos courtesy of Mike Albert, ‘05
Alums and current students assisted Historic Preservation Services in cleaning Sarah’s grave recently. According Preservation Services owner, Albert, it is a “multiple step process” and weather-dependent.
Leah Schultz ‘09 (left), President of WCGA, and Debra Barnes, alumna (right) start restoration by making test patches on the stone before deciding what cleaners to use
Sarah Wilson’s grave stone at Rocky Springs Church, before restoration begins
Sound Off! Wilson
Deneisha Cauthen’s regular column will return following Winter Break. And she may find YOU!
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The rest of the of the work on the grave stone will be performed in the spring, when the weather is more favorable
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Education
Career Corner
10 Quick Tips for Talking to New People by Susan Britton Whitcomb, ACC, CPCC, CCMC, MRW
For some, networking comes easily. Others look upon it as a necessary evil. For those who sit in the latter camp, these 10 tips might help reframe your perspective. Focused networking is fundamental to uncovering opportunities. Neglect this step and you’ll be extending your job search. Excerpt taken from Interview Magic by Susan Britton Whitcomb.
1. Leverage your strengths: If you are an excellent researcher, make this the centerpiece of your networking effort. If you are an excellent organizer, lay out a seven-step plan for approaching each contact. If you are an excellent writer, craft well-conceived letters to your contacts as the first step. If you are more introverted than extroverted, start with online networking or by approaching contacts that are of a like mind. If you love people, but it takes you a while to get to know them, volunteer regularly in places where your target contacts congregate. 2. Look at networking as a learning (professional development) experience: This is a chance to increase your industry knowledge, not through classroom training but in real-world, face-to-face research. Count your hours in networking as continuing education units (CEUs). 3. Focus on what you can bring to the other person: For people who shy away from networking, this mindset often brings an “a-ha!” moment. You have value--concentrate more on giving value to your networking contact than on what you’ll receive. 4. Listen: Don’t make this harder on yourself than it really is! Good networkers listen more than they talk--all you need is a
comfortable opening question or statement to get the process started. 5. Recognize that the recipient of your call might be happy to talk: If you discovered that you might be introverted (you get energized by the inner world of thoughts and ideas, as opposed to the external world of people and things), you might not have a natural affinity for networking. On the other hand, the person you’re about to contact might be extroverted, in which case he or she might thrive on talking and welcome your call. 6. Act as though this was a business meeting: Think back to a time when you had to meet a new business associate, which blossomed into a fond business relationship. Consider that the person you are about to contact might become a long-term and respected colleague. 7. Commit to building long-term relationships: A relationship nurtured over months and years will be stronger than one that is just a few days or weeks old. A contact you meet today might not lead you to your next job, but it might lead to your dream job in a year or two. Once you have made new contacts, stay in touch periodically, even after you’ve landed a new job. 8. Don’t be afraid to ask: After doing networking the right way--building rapport, and approaching the relationship as a giver and not just a taker--don’t forget to ask for what you need. The worst someone can say is “no” or “I can’t help you.” 9. Maximize short-term relationships: Be completely credible and authentic, never overstating your achievements. 10. Write instead: If you’re having trouble mustering the courage to call someone, write a brief letter or send an e-mail.
Counselor’s Couch Stressed Anyone? by Kathryn Brooks
LRC HOURS
The Learning Resource Center will be open during Final Exams (Dec. 8-12)
However:
Peer tutors do not work during exam week. All LRC tutoring will end this Friday, December 5 at 7:00 pm. Both resource rooms may not be available during the week due to testing. Therefore, when you see the “Testing in Progress” sign, please keep noise to a minimum. Writing Lab assistance (in-person and online) will be available through Thursday, December 11.
Feeling some pressure? Unsure how you’re going to get everything done by the end of the semester? Longing for just a moment or two when you’re not overwhelmed? Although stress may be unavoidable, I’d like to offer you some tools to cope with it. First I have a disclaimer. You may have heard the expression (altered slightly here) “Give a woman a fish and she eats for a day. Teach her to fish and she eats for a lifetime.” Cultivating mental health is generally more of a long-term, ongoing, kind of deal, but just for you, just for now, I’ve collected some “fish,” some quick mental health boosters and stress relievers. I hope they’re helpful. Sing in the shower. Read a poem. Think about your pet. Take a deep breath. Let out a big sigh. Make a “to-do” list. Count to 10. Keep a diary. Set daily goals for yourself. Hum your favorite tune. Do a good deed. Set flexible deadlines. Schedule play time each day. Believe in yourself. Forgive and forget.Take a bubble bath. End a bad habit. Listen to music. Be in the moment. Set realistic goals. Give the benefit of the doubt. Eat right. Hug a friend. Say something nice. Emphasize your strengths. Whistle. See problems as opportunities. Exercise 20 minutes a day. Walk instead of drive. Focus on your task. Laugh. Remember feelings are not facts. Be kind to others. Take care of your own needs. Set priorities. Reward yourself often. Massage tense muscles. Do the hard tasks first. Draw a picture. Avoid negative people. Dance by yourself. Let others be themselves. Talk less. Do it now. Don’t procrastinate. Meditate. Remember your successes. Clean up the clutter. Find the silver lining. Drink warm milk before bedtime. Remember “This too shall pass.” Watch a sunrise. Gaze at stars. Take a nap. Blow bubbles. Cry when you need to. Splash water in your face. Smile. Hope. Tell a joke. Trust yourself. Recognize choices you have now. Create and use mental safe places (beach, cabin in the woods, peaceful mountain). Accept where you are. Watch a funny movie. Think positive thoughts. Count your blessings.
Study Abroad by Dr. Melanie Gregg
Want to study abroad but can’t take time away during the academic year or simply cannot afford the cost of international study? I’ve been looking into other options such as short-term (2-3 week) programs in places like Namibia, Africa where program participants care for baby animals; or in South Africa where there is a Lion Care and Re-introduction program, or in Delhi, India where volunteers participate in an Animal Rescue and Care program. Other opportunities, include working for a summer as an Au Pair in many major cities in Europe, or working as a Conservation volunteer in Australia, or teaching English in countries all across the globe. These are just a few of the many affordable alternatives to study abroad opportunities. I wanted to let you know if you are interested in going abroad, I am more than happy to work together with you to explore options. Feel free to contact me by email to set up an appoinment or if you have any questions. I look forward to talking with you!
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Billboard Exclusive Investigative Piece
Wilson’s Community Identity: Hiding in Plain Sight by Michelle Pearson-Casey, Guest Investigative Reporter
I grew up roughly a half mile from Wilson College. As a child, I have fond memories of playing in the trail along Wolf Lake, picnicking near the dam, and riding my bike through the farm roads behind campus. Somewhere between elementary school and middle school, I took art classes in the old art annex. As a teenager, I watched friends’ bands play at Sarah’s Coffee House. Still, when applying to colleges, Wilson never entered my mind. A Rich Girls’ School? Despite many visits to the campus, I harbored misconceptions about the college itself as being a “rich girls’ finishing school.” Images of girls in preppy riding uniforms, a lack of interaction with members of the Wilson community, and a faint sense of the prevailing local attitudes bolstered my narrow view. It was not until several years after high school when I enrolled at the college, the result of a half-hearted web search for local degree programs, that my perception finally changed. According to Beverly Evans, Assistant Director of Admissions and Academic Advisor, my impression “speaks very much to the community.” Mary Foltz, Admissions Counselor and Coordinator of Enrichment Programs, agrees that many prospective students share the misperception of Wilson as a “rich girls’ school,” but administrators are uncertain exactly where this opinion originated. A look into the school’s history reveals no evidence that Wilson was at any point a finishing school. In fact, early records indicate college founders’ intent to create “a firstclass college, affording to young women facilities for a thorough education [like those] afforded by first-class colleges to young men.”
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Wanda Finney, Ph.D., College Archivist, notes, “It’s true that you can find prominent people connected to the college.” However, she explains the college has never been exclusive to wealthy students or implemented policies to segregate students by economic class. Unfortunately, many area residents hold firmly to this impression and refuse to visit the campus to see what the college has to offer, to take part in events, or to offer resources. Problems with Community Outreach Administrators describe partnerships with the local Chamber of Commerce, performing arts events, community riding programs, and organic farming initiatives designed to engage Wilson and the local area. Yet, residents and business owners claim the school prefers to maintain an image of superiority. Unnecessary red tape and an attitude of disinterest further complicate opportunities to build relationships. Wilson struggles to relate to its local audience. Impressions of the once-gated private women’s school linger, unconsciously reinforced in attempts to promote the college today. When asked to describe the school, local residents who have lived in the area for years chose words like “elitist,” “snobbish,” and “private.” Convinced that only “militant feminists,” “rich girls,” and “lesbians” enroll at Wilson, the characterization is slightly contradictory. However, the overall impression is unmistakably negative. Local Impressions Mike Albert, a 2005 Wilson graduate and former college employee, owns Historic Preservation Services in downtown Chambersburg. He often lectures on campus and organizes events with students and alumnae. Albert explains that when other area residents learn of his involvement with the college, they often
are surprised to hear the school is still in operation. He characterizes Wilson as “this little island in the middle of the sea,” citing difficulties with administrative procedures as a significant factor in limiting opportunities to bring the college and the community together. Albert explains, “Everything I do I try to get Wilson involved…and every time I do I regret it.” In spite of obvious frustration, he continues arranging cooperative initiatives, insisting “I don’t want to see Wilson fail; I want to see Wilson succeed.” Unfortunately, not all residents share his desire. A prominent local business manager who requested that his name and company not be included, stated, “None of my kids will ever attend Wilson College. If they choose to, they will have to pay their own admission. Other than that, I would pay for my kids to go to any other college in the world.” Missing the Target Albert believes, “They don’t know their audience,” elaborating that the college “can’t assume people are going to search Wilson out.” He describes a specific instance when Wilson representatives participated in Chambersfest, a downtown arts and crafts festival. While vendors and residents opted for casual dress appropriate to the July heat, college promoters chose professional business attire. Albert’s story illustrates the college’s inability to identify with its target audience. According to a Wilson College Enrollment Summary provided by the Registrar’s office, the total college undergraduate headcount as of Fall 2008 is at its lowest point in the last four years. It is reasonable to assume that local relations would have an impact on recruitment. Still, college administrators re-
main focused on improving Wilson’s image. Through recruitment efforts and initiatives, such as the “Wilson College Community Partner Program,” the “Performing Arts Series,” and “Let’s Talk Woman to Woman,” Wilson works to bring community members to campus to see what the college has to offer. Key college officials, such as Kathleen Berard, Vice President for Corporate, Foundation, and Community Relations, hold memberships with the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations to strengthen partnerships and promote the school. Student Ambassadors At the same time, programs like the Curran Scholarship require students to fulfill 260 hours of volunteer service, of which recipients are “encouraged to work all of these hours in the local community, helping to strengthen ties between the local community of Chambersburg, and the students of Wilson,” according to current program requirements. Clearly Wilson encourages students to give back to the local community and interact with residents. Regrettably, most campus-community programs target senior citizens and residents in a higher income bracket. Information about initiatives aimed at a broader population fail to reach residents in the community who might consider participating. These factors imply a focus more directed at fund-raising from wealthy citizens than creating a welcoming image for average residents.
Because the college depends upon donations to remain viable, gaining a more positive perception in the local community could prove effective for generating resources, as well as increasing
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Entertainment
the Book Review
Maiden USA Takes Jean Kilbourne to the Next Level by Jess Domanico Maiden USA: Girl Icons Come of Age, an extensive literary glimpse at the world of female pop-culture, offers an insightful and optimistic commentary focused on media icons and girl identity. The book’s author, Kathleen Sweeney, guest lectures at national museums, media art centers, colleges, and galleries, and serves as an adjunct professor of Media Studies at The New School in New York City. She weaves meticulous detail and creative, intelligent language together to create a broad perspective of current “girl icons” for her readers. Drawing examples from film, TV, print, and the Internet, her fresh writing style examines the impact the ‘maiden’ image has had on real girls today. This image involves female representations observed by young women throughout the world of media. Sweeney’s authentic, honest observations illustrate specific characters, or “Icons,” under categories such as “Lipstick Lolitas,” “Mean Girls,” “Title IX Amazons,” and “Brainiacs.” Not only does the thor-
I’m With the Band
Rebecca Cheek’s regular column returns Spring ‘09. Until then, Rock On!
Wilson’s Identity, continued from page 12 recruitment amongst people living in the local community. A lot to Offer Wilson offers a variety of excellent programs and an amazing community of faculty, staff, and students. But, local community members will never find out about the Wilson if they believe events are reserved exclusively for those of an upper economic class. To improve community relations and more extensively promote the college, Wilson’s administration must gain a better understanding of the types of people living and working in the surrounding area. Residents, even those not interested in personally attending a college, may direct friends or family to the school or act as valuable partners for program development, extracurricular activities for students, and services related to maintaining the campus and its facilities. What Can Be Done? To better relate with area residents, it is essential to interact with a wide variety of people. More arts events with local schools and area children, partnerships between veterinary majors and local shelters, inexpensive band and open mic nights for students and residents alike, mentoring programs, and simi-
ough explanation of each trend, stereotype, and feminine representation provide an up-to-date analysis of female pop-culture icons and, in particular, the maiden image in the media, but it also encourages a deeper awareness of the potential of today’s young women as they discover their own unique identities through the examples of the Girl Icons in the media. Sweeney writes with a positive, confident outlook toward the maiden image portrayed in current, popular media. Very often, the average observer views such media in a negative manner, but Sweeney works to discourage this mindset. Instead, she encourages girls today to articulate their own style and identity by utilizing the female pop-culture icons that are constantly exposed to young women. Sweeney reallocates the pessimistic perspective of girls as “victims” of popular media to an image of young women as original, innovative, and aware of their own potential as the next Girl Icon.
lar activities would help bring Wilson community members into the local area and also encourage a new group of residents to visit the campus. Further, by cutting out administrative bureaucracy and finding new ways to promote programs already in place, the college can begin to change the way residents regard Wilson. While programs aimed at a wider demographic will help, the college must also focus on creatively promoting its events and initiatives. Faculty, students, and alumnae, especially those from the local area, could prove a valuable resource for developing local marketing strategies and new community programs and partnerships. Ultimately, Wilson must focus on gaining an understanding of its audience. Local focus group sessions and improved efforts to connect with and acknowledge community members making an effort to work with the school will aid in this process. A Win-Win Situation Besides enriching the lives of both area residents and Wilson community members, a more positive perception of the college simultaneously accomplishes resource-gathering and recruitment goals, a cyclical process benefiting everyone involved. Φ
More Internships from the Washington Center During the summer of 2009 The Washington Center will be providing students extraordinary academic experiences combining study abroad with an internship. Students will be able to attend one of our four intern abroad programs in London, England, Oxford, England, Sydney, Australia or Quebec City, Canada. Designed as a seminar in the nation’s capital followed by an internship placement with programming and rigorous academic study in one of the above cities, each program will help your students gain a valuable comparative understanding of culture and professional life--an important asset in today’s global workforce. For further information, contact: The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars Intern Abroad Programs internabroad@twc.edu 202-238-7900 If you’d like to enroll in one of these programs, you should submit an application through our online system before our deadline of Feb. 27. Prior to submitting your application you must receive approval from your campus liaison. If you aren’t aware of who to be in touch with at your college or university, please email us at info@twc.edu. Learn more by: Visiting our website: www.twc.edu/internabroad Chatting on AIM or G-Chat: twcinternabroad (Tues. and Thurs. from 1:00pm-4:00pm EST) Calling: 202-238-7900 or 800-486-8921 Read a summer 2008 student’s blog: londonsummmer2008.blogspot.com
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is a non-profit organization providing college students with an integrated academic and work experience in Washington, D.C. for over 35 years. In that time we have worked with more than 40,000 students from colleges and universities across the country and the globe--and in the last few years have begun to send students abroad.
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Kids’ Korner
Kids’ Korner! Snowman Soup Recipe Warm the hearts of little boys and little girls with Snowman Soup! Mix the following ingredients in a plastic zipper storage bag: 1 individual packet of hot chocolate mix 3 Hershey’s chocolate kisses 10-15 mini-marshmallows
Help the Snowman find his hat!
Add 1 small candy-cane to stir your soup, and enjoy!
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International
Postcard From The East
Chinese is Not That Hard by Xiaomeng Li (China) Chinese language is perhaps totally foreign for most of the people on campus. Also, in many people’s eyes, Chinese characters seem more like “drawing.” However, is Chinese really that hard? Actually, I feel the way we learn Chinese is similar to learning English. First, we need to learn the “Chinese Alphabet,” known as “Pin Yin.” They look exactly the same as English alphabet. The difference is in pronunciation. For example, the way we pronounce “B” sounds like “Bor,” and “X” sounds like “She.” For the structure of sentence, Chinese and English are also similar. Subject, verb, and object—a complete sentence. English says: “I love you,” Chinese says: “Wo (I) Ai (Love) Ni (You).” Isn’t it clear to see? The thing that confuses people most is that there are four intonations in Chinese. The four intonations help to create more words with various meanings. Moreover, even though some words sound exactly
the same, they can still have different meanings. But don’t be afraid! This doesn’t mean you can never manage to speak Chinese. I have some American friends who could speak pretty decent Chinese although they only went to China for six months. It was very interesting to hear them bargaining in Chinese. In fact, you only need to say one phrase: “Pian Yi Dian” (Cheaper!). Or, if you can say “Ni Hao (Hello)” and “Xie Xie (Thank you),” it is enough to handle a lot of occasions in China. Now I have many friends on campus who say “Ni Hao” almost every time when they see me. I am happy to teach them some easy phrases. And I really wish more and more American people could go and visit China. These two countries need more communication. And of course, language is the bridge!
Tuesday, December 8, 2008 12:15 p.m. Lenfest Commons Lobby Join us for holiday carols performed by the Wilson College Choir Light refreshments will be served. The Holiday Tree will be set up on Monday December 1 by 2pm. It is a Wilson tradition to decorate the tree as a community. st
Please bring an ornament or decoration symbolic of your holiday traditions and add it to the tree any time after 2pm on Monday.
Happy Holidays!
Wilson College Awarded $300,000 Stabler Foundation CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation recently approved a $300,000 grant to establish new scholarships at Wilson College through the Stabler Scholarship Endowment. The grant, which will be distributed over five years, was approved by the Stabler Foundation Board of Trustees in October. Funds will provide need-based scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to enroll at Wilson. “Gifts of endowed scholarship are always welcome, since they play such a critical role in enabling talented students with financial need to complete their education,” said Wilson President Lorna Duphiney Edmundson. “In today’s uncertain economic times, this gift from the Stabler Foundation will permit us to help even more students and families who need assistance.” Scholarships will be given based on a student’s financial need; character, motivation and achievements; and academic
performance, according to Kathie Berard, Wilson vice president for corporate, foundation and community relations. She said scholarships will be available to both new and returning students. The Stabler Foundation has supported Wilson College in the past, including funding the Curran Scholars Program in 1997 and providing funds to restore the Moller organ in Wilson’s Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall. Located in Harrisburg, the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation was established by the Stablers in 1966 exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes. The foundation awards grants to educational institutions, parochial or church-related schools, nonprofit hospitals and medical facilities. The foundation also supports religious institutions and social service organizations that seek to preserve and instill traditional moral and ethical values, respect for the family, concern for others, self-reliance and a productive life.
Cutest Pet Contest Calendar You voted for the pets you thought were the cutest, and now the top 12 winners have been placed in a 2009 calendar. The calendars are just the right size to sit on your desk! Each calendar is $7.00 They are 8.27”x 3.74”, printed on heavy cardstock with a glossy finish, and spiral bound. If you would like one (or more!), please email Kayla Whitfield to order, no later than December 9th. They will be delivered at the start of the Spring semester. Calendars will start in the month of February and run through January, to account for the delay. Money can be placed in Kayla Whitfield’s PO. Money is due January 26th. Checks can be made out to Wilson College Pre-Vet club.
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Calendar & Announcements Events Fri, Dec. 5 Women’s Studies Advisory Council Christmas Gathering 11:00am-1:00pm Lenfest Lobby Sat, Dec. 6 “The Nutcracker” Sat: 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sun: 3:00pm Capitol Theatre $15.00 Adults/Seniors $10.00 Children/Students $ 5.00 Children under 5 “Hanging of the Greens” 1:00pm Alumnae Chapel
Mon, Dec. 8 Lights of the Season Celebration 12:15pm Lenfest Commons Lobby Weds, Dec. 10 ET 2:00pm and 6:30pm Capitol Theatre FREE Tues, Dec. 16 Holiday County-Wide Mixer 5:00pm-7:00pm Jensen Dining Hall RSVP 264-7101 or email chamber@chambersburg.org
Annual White Dinner 4:45pm Jensen Dining Hall Students: FREE Guests: $25.00
Weds, Dec. 17 “White Christmas” 2:00pm & 6:30pm Capitol Theatre FREE
Sun, Dec. 7 2nd Annual Christmas Historic Houses Tour 1:00pm-5:00pm Starts: Old Franklin Cty. Jail Fee charged For tickets call 263-3855
Tues, Jan. 27 Convocation 11:00am Alumnae Chapel
Annual Christmas Vespers 7:00pm Alumnae Chapel
Weds, Jan. 28
Recreation Center Hours for December Swimming Pool No Hours After Weds. Dec. 3 Field House (Gym & Bowling Alley) Sun, Dec. 7 6:00pm-8:00pm Tennis Courts No Dec. Hours General Rules 1) A guard must be on duty at all times when the swimming pool, gym or bowling alley are being used. 2) Each member of the Wilson community may use the facilities free of charge. 3) Each member may bring 2 guests during open hours but you must stay with your guests. 4) Everyone must sign in upon arrival AND sign the liability release forms provided at the pool and gym. 5) Rules posted at each facility must be followed. 6) Use of facilities is at own risk.
Billboard Staff
Editor-in-Chief Sarah Martin News Editor Aysha Sultan Features Editor Danielle Gentry Sports Editor Nikola Grafnetterova Calendar Editor(s) Jessica Domanico Nicole Twigg Photography Editor Xiaomeng Li Staff Photographer Deneisha Cauthen Business Manager Iuliana Matalica Staff Writers Xiaomeng Li Danyelle Reid Rebecca Cheek Jacquelyn Valencia Michelle Pearson-Casey
Billboard Mission Statement The Billboard is a once-monthly studentrun newsmagazine serving the Wilson Co llege and Chambersburg community. Our mission is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for intelligent and democratic
SPRING ‘09 SCHEDULE discussion. To fulfill this mission, the
• Current Events Table: Bogigian Gallery Opening will resume Mon, Jan. 26 Reception for artist Gail Skudera • Fencing: 5:00pm-7:00pm will resume Mon, Jan. 26 Lortz Hall FREE
Billboard recognizes the many goals of the Wilson community and strives to encourage communication between students, faculty, staff, and administration in an ethical and non-biased fashion.
Do you have Panic Disorder? You may be eligible for a clinical research study at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Have you experienced sudden, unexpected episodes of intense anxiety, accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, rapid heart rate, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, fear that you were dying, losing control, or going crazy? Sleep and anxiety researchers at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center need volunteers with panic disorder and trouble falling asleep for a research study. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether ramelteon, an FDA-approved drug for chronic insomnia, improves sleep difficulty in panic disorder patients who are also treated with escitalopram for anxiety. You may be eligible to participate if you: • Are between ages 18 and 50 • Have panic disorder • Have taken at least 30 minutes to fall asleep at least three times per week in the preceding month Medical assessment and study drugs are provided at no charge, and compensation is available for time and travel. Study Director: Ravi Singareddy, M.D. For more information, call Christie Schaeffer, R.N., 717-531-3779. This research study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board, under federal regulations, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine. U.Ed. MED 09-9277 RES
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