Editorial-Opinion
Editorial On Wed, Oct. 17, over 50 Wilson alumnae flooded campus to attend the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College meetings. With encouragement from the Facebook group “Wild Wilson Women – Taking on the Cause,” the alumnae came to the meetings with numerous ideas and ways the college can continue to thrive, many made with the hope of helping the college avoid going co-ed. Throughout the weeks leading up to the meeting, alumnae struggled to understand how and why the college could find itself in a situation where enrollment figures need to be almost doubled in order for it to “survive.” Yet alumnae were under the impression that the college was doing very well. The announcement of the Commission, and the research being done into admitting men as fulltime residential students, came as a shock to the alumnae. The day of
Disconnect Between Current Students and Alumnae
by Caileigh Oliver
the meeting, many students found themselves being joined at lunch by alumnae who were all asking, “What is it like here?” as they tried to understand what was going on. However, it wasn’t such a massive shock to current students who are very aware that the college needs to make changes in order to survive. Ask any current student here what needs fixing or updating, and most can probably list ten different things they see every day that are in need of improvement. As one alum who has spent a large amount of time on campus said, “Wilson is like a lady at a ball – she might have on a beautiful dress, but underneath it her petticoat is held up by safety pins and her pantyhose is full of holes.” What is truly sad is that the alums received no chance to see the campus the students see every day, or the areas that truly need fixing - “the pantyhose” of Wil-
Sound Off! Wilson
Anastasia Bruskin ‘14
“The new program and studies were the most interesting things discussed. Nursing, physical therapy, and graphic design are good majors to have.”
son. The residential halls, which have numerous issues ranging from poor heating to structural concerns, were not included at all on the tour given to alumnae. The athletic fields at Kris’s Meadows, which flooded so much last year that coaches used shop vacuums in an attempt to remove enough water to make the surface playable, were also not included. There are many other areas throughout campus that need repairs, some probably not even known to students. The college is aware of these issues, but because of the low amount of funds available every year, much of it has been deferred until a time when more money is available. And yet, alumnae don’t know, and still aren’t fully aware, of all the areas in need of help throughout campus – a clear indication of the massive disconnect between students and alumnae. The symptoms of this disconnect are readily evident – the
only alumnae many students know are the ones who graduated during the time students also attended, or who are faculty/staff members who are mainly seen in regards to their current position, not as alumnae. There currently is no full connection or way for the student body to fully interact with alumnae. It wasn’t always this way. During their visit to campus, alumnae explained to students that there once existed something called the “Aunt Sarah” program, where first-year students were paired with alumnae who would write letters and send gifts, with the eventual goal of the student discovering the alumna’s true identity. It’s a shame this program isn’t currently active, since such a connection could only benefit students. It could both help students develop a stronger connection to the college and its traditions, as well as allowing alumnae to pass along the Wilson ideal.
Besides going co-ed, what was the most interesting idea discussed at the Commission’s open campus meeting?
Anna Lynch ‘15
Caitlin Wood ‘14
“I think the most interesting thing was adding more majors and changing some of them like food safety and nutrition.”
“I liked their financial plans, especially when they talked about capping the tuition and helping us pay back some of our loans.”
Alexandre Howard ‘13
“The commission had a great number of interesting facts and ideas. The questions and comments by students, alumnae/I, and attendees sparked the most interest for me.”
Editorial Mission Statement: The Wilson Billboard is a once-monthly student-run newsmagazine serving the Wilson College and Chambersburg community. Our mission is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for intelligent and democratic discussion. To ful�ill this mission, the 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.
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October 26, 2012
Student Government & Clubs
Wilson College Government Association presents
PUSH
by Amanda Clever
In this segment, we will be discussing Pizza Talk results, Apportionments 101, and a brief summary of the main highlights from the weekly meetings that are held every Tuesday at 11:00am. These meetings are a time for students to learn about what is going on campus and how they can best use their voice with confidence. PIZZA TALK On Wed, Sept. 26, Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) held their fi rst Pizza Talk of the Fall 2012 Semester. The agenda included a 45-minute presentation from President Barbara Mistick discussing the “Reimagining the John Stewart Memorial Library” project and the progress update of the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College, an open question section allowing students to express their main concerns about the Wilson campus, and also time for everyone to enjoy some great pizza. The questions raised during this event were the following: How to get people here to WCGA?, How do we get people to use their voice to their fullest potential?, and What to do with the spaces that is left vacant once
the Library is up and running?. The top concerns brought up from the fi rst Pizza Talk were about the safety and maintenance of campus roads, including the numerous varying sized potholes, a mirror for the bridge to Penn Hall Equestrian Center/Fulton Farm, and better efficiency in ticketing from Security personnel. Emphasis was placed for all students in attendance to tell their peers to use their voice and speak up to either WCGA officers or to the appropriate committee, i.e. parking committee, who could help with the efficiency in ticketing. Another Pizza Talk was held on Wed, Oct. 16. The agenda included a heavy discussion about the Commission and what students liked and disliked from what was presented to them, and there was also a great turnout - 35 students! Thanks to everyone who attended the meetings and told us what a Wilson Woman is upon graduation, what is needed to become that woman, as well as all of the other fantastic comments and concerns. All of the information from this Pizza Talk was sent on to the Commission so that they can have the opinion of the current students once they move
into the decision making stages. APPORTIONMENTS During the Fall and Spring semesters, clubs and organizations can apply for needed funds from WCGA through the apportionment process. WCGA allocates a certain amount of money each year to give to clubs who ask. In order to receive apportionment monies, clubs and organizations must provide proper documentation for the needs they are asking for, and show evidence that fundraising is being done each semester. Clubs must also have a current constitution handed in to the Constitution and ByLaws Chair. For the fall semester, WCGA allocated $10,000 dollars to be given to clubs and organizations that asked for it, and $2,000 allocated for appeals. CURRENT EVENTS What has been going on so far this semester in WCGA? In case you do not read the minutes that are sent out weekly, here is a quick summary of those minutes. Apportionment process for this semester has gone extremely well. The allocated amount was completely used and all those who asked turned in proper documentation and had a current
constitution on hand. Those that asked for appeals were given the full amount they appealed for after careful consideration by the WCGA Executive Board. Furniture has been placed in all residence halls and all students have been enjoying it. WCGA President Janelle Wills ‘14 and Vice President Leslie Hoover ‘13 are in contact with Katie Kough, Women With Children (WWC) Program Director, about figuring out what purchase would be best suited for the WWC program for WCGA to buy this year, since there was not enough time to buy something last year when the furniture for the other residence halls were purchased. OTHER NEWS WCGA now has a Facebook page set up with weekly postings, and also a Bulletin Board that is located in the Science Center near the Water Wall that currently has officer posters placed on it. New decorations are in the process of being bought and put up to replace the posters. Brainstorming is also being done, with student input, on how to make students more confident in using their voice and want to attend WCGA meetings and functions.
Stay tuned for more exciting information about what your Student Government is doing for you!!!!
Hunt Seat Team
VMT Club
The Hunt Seat Team is looking for volunteers for their home show on Sat, Nov. 3 at the Penn Hall Equestrian Center. No horse background is required. All volunteers will be holding horses throughout the day. Any and all help is greatly appreciated, and any amount of time that can be given is helpful. It is an all day show and does count towards Curran hours. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please email Allie Veach at alexandria.veachwalth@wilson.edu.
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The VMT Club will host their annual Fall Dog wash on Sat, Oct 27 and Sun, Oct. 28. It runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the veterinary medical center. The cost is $5 for small dogs, $10 for medium dogs, $15 for large dogs and $20 for extra large dogs. This includes a bath, nail trim, drying and an ear cleaning. All of the tasks are performed by club members enrolled in the VMT program. The dog must have a current rabies vaccine. The proceeds will benefit the club’s fall trip and the Antietam Humane Society. For more information contact Shinead Bierkamp at shinead.bierkamp@wilson.edu.
Pumpkin Carving Contest Sun, Oct. 28 - 10:00am-4:00pm In front of Lenfest Commons
Sign-up in the Dining Hall through Sat, Oct. 27
Bring your own pumpkin!
10 small pumpkins are also available for children.
Win a Ta gift c rget ard! Hosted by CAB
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News
Creek Restoration Project an Extension of Commitment to Sustainability by Jeehee Won
Construction equipment and materials are currently on campus because of the creek Restoration Project. The purpose of the project is to clean up the Conococheague Creek and improve it to restore the creek’s natural water flow. The concrete dam near the upper bridge will be removed to protect the environment, and the banks will be stabilized by using rock clusters. All of the water will be directed to one channel and the other channel will dry up. The dried up channel will turn into a floodplain wetland habitat, and the overflow will go into that area. The in-stream habitat will be improved by installing rock clusters which will provide more cover for fish. The Creek Restoration Project is being done in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Rivers Unlimited, who provided survey and data collection, design, permitting, and construction supervision. The initial data was collected by Amanda Kegerreis ‘12, who researched the dam to develop this project. “I chose the project as part of my senior research course ENV 410, Ecological Perspectives in the Science and Humanities. I was informed that the dam was be-
ing removed and Professor Wells had suggested that I could collect data for a pre-dam assessment and then another student could do a post dam assessment to see what changes if any had occurred. I took a look at the physical, biological and chemical assessment of the stream both up and downstream from the dam,” says Kegerreis . “For the physical testing, I measured the stream width, stream depth, conductivity and flow rate at five sections of the stream. I took the width and divided it into six equal sections. I also made
note of the stream bank composition and what the adjoining land use was,” says Kegerreis. The dam is next to the bridge that leads to the Penn Hall Equestrian Center and to the Fulton Farm, which is part of Fulton Center for Sustainable Living. Access to the bridge to the Equestrian Center and the Fulton Farm will remain open, but construction equipment and materials will be in that area. Several Wilson Students have expressed their concern about the creek restoration project. “I like taking my horse into the
creek to swim. We both really enjoy it, but I am worried that the creek restoration project will prevent the creek from being as deep. We will still be able to walk in it but before there were some very deep spots that we could swim or almost swim in. I am hoping this restoration doesn’t take this away,” says Jordan Massey ‘16. Construction started October 15th and will continue for about 4-6 weeks, and might be complete by the end of November. Trucks will be bringing materials through the Equestrian Center and the Fulton Farm as well as the area behind Lenfest, Laird, Prentis, Disert, and Rosenkrans. Parking may be impacted by the construction. Students, faculty, and staff should look for signage that will indicate areas that will be used for construction. “This is a part of the environmental effort here from Wilson College. We are very committed to sustainability and so this project is just a continuation of that. We know that parking might be inconvenient at times, but it won’t last long and we really appreciate their support and cooperation,” says Jaime Cacciola, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
a special family,” said Middleberg. As part of a series of programs designed by the school to educate people against hate, Mr. Middleberg was invited to share his personal experience as a young Jewish boy in Nazi-occupied France. “Soon they started making very strict rules against the Jewish people; most of them were set to get rid of Jews. They sent notices to all Jewish men to report to City Hall or there was a severe punishment. “My father and over 9,000 Jewish men went to City Hall and went to camps,” explained Mr. Middleberg. Mr. Middleberg praised his mother for her quick-thinking and ingenuity during their efforts to elude the German soldiers. “In July of 1942 my mom heard a rumor. It was drastic. She knew that the maintenance man lost his leg in WW1 and hated the Ger-
mans. She told him what she feared and he took us up to a maintenance room and showed us a trapdoor in the ceiling,” said Mr. Middleberg. This act of kindness by the janitor saved their lives. With the stump of his wooden leg, he banged a loud warning to alert Mrs. Middleberg to the approaching Nazi soldiers. She and the two boys hid quietly in the small and hot loft the entire day, waiting for the German soldiers to leave. The boys’ lives were drastically altered after this miraculous escape. They parted from their mother to seek refuge in the country. Soon they received notice that their mother had been captured. “We received a letter with my mother’s ring. It said she had been taken,” said an emotional Middleberg. “I can’t help but to get emotional
when I open that letter that bears the bad news about my mother. I try to contain myself, but I just can’t,” said Mr. Middleberg. Although his mother died, his father did survive the Auschwitz extermination camp . At the end of his account of what it was like to live in hiding and to always be afraid, Mr. Charles Middleberg offered his audience a piece of advice. “Genocides are still taking place. Do not ever let anyone convince you to hate. Hate and bigotry are terrible things that can grow if you let them,” said Mr. Middleberg. A few students stayed afterward to discuss the impact of Mr. Middleberg’s story. “It was interesting to hear the perspective of a Holocaust survivor that was not imprisoned in a camp. To see how it was just as hard for them,” said Kelsy Peterson ‘14.
Construction at the Conococheague Creek for the restoration project Photo by Jeehee Won
Holocaust Witness Shares Experience; Cautions Against Hate by Lesley Eichelberger
Mr. Charles Middleberg spoke at the behest of Wilson’s Diversity Team, the Office of the Chaplain and the Office of Residence Life on Mon, Oct. 22 in Allen Auditorium in Warfield Hall. The 7:00pm event drew in more people than was expected and additional seating was arranged. By the time Mr. Middleberg spoke, the auditorium was standing room only. “I was not expecting so many people. I was overwhelmed and very happy,” said Mr. Middleberg. Mr. Middleberg’s lecture was appropriately titled “From Generation to Generation” as he spoke to an audience whose ages spanned many generations. The title also recognized his granddaughter, Wilson student Jessica Middleberg ‘14. “I always knew that I was part of
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October 26, 2012
Features
Jeanine Durning Visits to Teach Workshop, Perform Dance by Sooji Ahn
About 10 students, faculty, staff participated in the AppenzellarBuchanan Dance Studio for open class with guest artist Jeanine Durning on Tue, Oct. 16. Jeanine Durning visited Wilson College from October 15th to 19th. Durning is a dance teacher, choreographer and performer from New York City, but she has traveled across Europe, Berlin, Frankfurt and Amsterdam for her work. She is a talented dancer and awarded the Alpert Award in the arts in 2007. She visited to Wilson College two years ago and revisited this year at the invitation of Paula Kellinger, professor of Dance who asked Durning to work with students in a dance department workshop. "I have been an admirer of Jeanine’s work for many years. She is also simply wonderful in the ways she works with students.
She is an inspiration to students as well as to her colleagues in the field," Prof. Paula Kellinger says. Durnging visited Wilson College from Oct 15 to 19. Durning wanted to introduce student to different ways of working, ideas about choreography. She teaches movement practice, which sometimes called technique class. This technique based on different methodologies of that she has been using of the past in her choreography. Her teaching goal is all the students feel their body and to not feel like they're right or wrong when they dance. While Durning stays of Wilson College, she not only teaches dance but also performs. She had a performance of her work “inging” on Wed, Oct. 17 at 4:00 pm. She also had an open practice of her adaptation of Deborah Hay's solo work that she is currently
working with Deborah Hay on the Motion Bank project conceived by William Forsythe which will be premiered in Frankfurt, Germany ten days. She introduces the work and her relationship to it and students followed by the practice of her adaptation. She also had a brief open discussion after her class. "First, it was hard to understand because it was very different from what we usually see as dance. She did not have steps but only speaking that was unscripted. But, her performance was nice and impressive," says Kisha Pradhan '15. "I liked the experience. She shared the investigation she has been exploring with her body for the last years. She is interested in body language as whole, in the exploration of every sense to communicate feeling. Her work on stage was really interesting and outstand-
ing!" says Carla Grignola, TA. According to Prof. Paula Kellinger, she feels lucky to have Durning come to Wilson College and she hopes Durning will come back in the future.
community about Best Management Practices (BMPs) for identified threats to the environment and ways to effectively and efficiently confront those challenges. Mayer’s summer session Environmental 370 class created a manual of BMPS for specific environmental hazards around campus and is submitting it to President Mistick for review and implementation. “Education is the backbone to any solution regarding environmental problems. With Wilson’s commitment to liberal arts, all students will get at least some exposure to environmentalism. For students education is empowering… they want to become involved,” said Mayer. In collaboration with student’s work, the faculty and staff contribute greatly to the school’s efforts to become greener. Edward Wells, Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Studies, is well known for his hands-on style of teaching. He has worked on and supervised many projects since his arrival to the school in 1997. “In 2000 we created a two-third of a mile interpretive trail at the farm. It has been used for summer workshops and an educational tool for local grade schools,” said Wells.
A recently completed project is the pavilion at the Fulton Farm. Equipped with a solar fan and a compost toilet, this new addition is designed to conserve resources and maximize waste and offers a unique opportunity for academic studies. “Eventually the waste in the composting toilet will be turned into nutrient rich fertilizer, which can then be used for many purposes. This fertilizer will not be used on our food crops,” said Mayer. Even with the campus working together to reduce its ecological footprint, some areas still need improvement. The school uses a lot of electricity, most of which is provided by ChicagoEdison, a coal-burning facility. “I would love to see us provide our own energy. With a 2-4mw producing solar panel strip across from the farm we could provide all of the campus’ needs and possibly more to sell to the surrounding community,” said Wells. Student behavior also greatly impacts the school’s attempts to conserve resources. “It was brought to my attention that during a surprise student dorm inspection this week, appalling be-
havior was observed. Lights were left on in every room, TV’s were on with nobody watching them, movies were paused, etc. The students are abusing resources and this does impact the cost of tuition,” said Mayer. “They circulate the heat, but students leave the windows up,” said Kelsy Peterson ‘14. Students have been told by the physical plant to crack the windows if needed to allow some heat to escape because the dormitories sometimes overheat. Both Mayer and Wells agree that the culture of the school is essential to promoting sustainability. According to Wells, the green movement on campus is hindered by the idea that it is inconvenient. For Mayer, she is confident that the Commission’s work will reinforce the school’s commitment to the environment. “Sustainability does not mean having to go back to the 1750’s. No! Some of the recommendations by the Commission, like online courses, can actually reduce the amount of resources needed for each class. Since diet is the biggest contributor to health epidemics, healthcare programs can address those issues,” said Mayer.
Jeanine Durning poses for a picture. Photo by Sooji Ahn
Commitment to Sustainability Encourages Continuous Improvement
by Lesley Eichelberger
Although fall brings a new set of colors to the campus, one color remains constant: green. Through student projects, faculty and staff efforts, and with help from the local community, the school’s commitment to environmental sustainable practices is evident throughout its campus and curriculum. Students are instrumental in the school’s efforts to protect the environment. Chris Mayer, Director of the Fulton Center for Sustainability, is currently overseeing a student-led project to educate the
Fulton Farm Compost Toilet Photo by Lesley Eichleberger
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Commission on Future of College
Emotion and Practicality Define Commission Subcommittee’s Work by Lesley Eichelberger
On Wed, Oct. 17, each of the five subcommittees of the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson presented an overview of their work to an audience of faculty, staff, students, alumnae/I and members of the press. Each subcommittee convener condensed six months worth of intensive research and group work into fifteen minute segments. The pace for the audience was fast to follow, but representative of the efficient time line set by President Mistick for the Commission’s work. On Feb. 26, 2012 the Commission’s work began. During this initial research phase the subcommittees were formed. The subcommittees first met in May to analyze data collected from 204 sources. With the help of Stevens Strategy, self-appointed members of the subcommittees examined institutional data such as financial aid reports and studies concerning all aspects of a women’s college. As the process continued, the entire campus was invited to contribute their input during the first of three all campus forums. The
first open campus meeting was held on Sept. 4, 2012. The second was held on Oct. 17, 2012. The third and final meeting is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2012. This is when the Commission will make its final recommendations to Mistick, who will then present them to the Board of Trustees for approval. “Members of the committees were charged with combining institutional data with opinions and passions working to ensure that 150 years from now that we will still be here, committed to educating women,” said Leslie Durgin ‘69, Chair of the Commission. An uncertain financial future for the school is the motivating force behind all of these considerations. With stagnant enrollment rates and an image received with apathy by its local community, the subcommittees show steadfast dedication in the face of a very daunting challenge. In addition to their preexisting workload members of each subcommittee have met for over 200 hours, including meetings twice a week on campus. Countless
emails and conference calls aided in keeping the groups cohesive. “Our committee has cancelled three vacations since the start of the process,” said Dr. Michael Cornelius, Assoc. Prof of English and Convener of the Markets Subcommittee. “I can’t even begin to estimate how much time and energy we all have put into this process so far. We all have to do our individual work to contribute and we continue to work to narrow our focus to make decisions of high impact,” said Gretchen Van Ness ‘80, Other College Success Stories subcommittee member. High impact decisions mean big changes. Cornelius remains positive about the outcome of the Commission’s work. “We have tough choices to make, some things must be sacrificed. We are working to make sure that these decisions are the right ones,” said Cornelius. It is these tough decisions that are provoking a heavy emotional response from all those with vested interest in the fate of this small and beloved school.
“The committee members went through the same emotional process that many of the students and alumnae/I are experiencing. We had to hear and see the data several times before we could begin our work. There were some tears and surprise at some of the findings. There is not a lot of happy data about liberal arts and women’s colleges,” said Cornelius. Being both a liberal arts and women’s college, Wilson’s curriculum and who it is taught to is a key issue in transforming and evolving the school for success in the future. Big changes in the programs offered and the benefits of going co-ed must be considered. “I am not concerned with the school becoming co-ed. Men are already here. I recall meeting a male graduate from Wilson, and he shared a wonderful account of his time at the school. It is the education that is given here that is most important. The critical thinking skills that you acquire from a liberal arts school foster a lifelong love of learning,” said Betty Jane Lee ‘57.
“We know that there is not going to be one magic solution – one magic bullet – that will ensure the future of Wilson College.” continued from front page
- Leslie Durgin ‘69, Commission on Shaping Future of Wilson College Chair, Trustee
...who started their studies elsewhere. A third area the Markets subcommittee is investigating is recruitment for the traditional College for Women, with the goal that students will graduate within their four years at Wilson. The subcommittee also examined the market for Women with Children recruitment, which would help connect the college’s historic mission and womencentered traditions to a new area of media expertise. The main idea to reach this market is the establishment of the Institute for Single Motherhood Studies, which would be able to draw on several resources already on campus. Another idea investigated by the committee was opening the college up to new students in their junior and senior years of high school by establishing a preparatory academy that would operate alongside the college. The com-
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mittee also examined opening the college up to entirely new markets, namely male residential students. Overall, the Markets Subcommittee has the ultimate goal to ensure the good work and good will of the Commission can carry over into areas beyond their enrollment ideas. Dr. Phillip Lindsey’s Quality of Life subcommittee investigated the overall balance between programs, services, facilities, and resources for Wilson to attract and retain students. The committee looked into three main areas: student services, academic facilities, and athletic and recreation facilities. One idea included in facility maintenance is the transformation of Lenfest Commons into an appropriate student center. Lindsey described the student center as being their “number one priority,” stressing it as important enough that it should be oper-
ated at a loss of profits until enrollment increases enough to cover it. The Quality of Life committee also put forward the idea of updating the residence halls, which involves repainting and addressing the plumbing and electrical issues within the hall. Technology replacements and upgrades were also mentioned, which could include regular equipment upgrades and hardware replacements. In regards to athletic facilities, the committee is investigating the electrical and plumbing deficiencies at Kris’ Meadows, which contains the soccer/lacrosse field and the softball field. They have also looked into the construction of outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, as well as a climbing wall and the repair of the pool. The final subcommittee is the College Success Stories, led by convener Gretchen Van Ness ‘80,
which looks at other colleges that have gone through similar experiences. After an initial list of 23 similar colleges, the list was narrowed down to six that were seen as similar to Wilson. The committee examined any common threads the colleges shared, as well as what approaches they took to the process and how it ended. The most common thread found was that colleges built off of existing programs and facilities, and made them distinctive to each college. The committee noted that there is no single idea that will transform the school. Different ideas from the subcommittees will be presented to the President, who after evaluation will present them to the Board of Trustees for final approval. However, no decisions will be officially announced until the next open campus meeting on Thur, Nov. 1.
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October 26, 2012
Sports by Caileigh Oliver
Soccer
Scoreboard 9/29 - Penn State Abington 10/4 - Gallaudet University 10/5 - Lancaster Bible College
The Wilson Phoenix finished out their season with an overall record of 3-15. Their final win occurred on the road against Valley Forge Christian College, with a 2-1 victory. Courtney Bernecker ‘14 holds the leading number of goals for the season, with a total of 8, while Emma Kurtenbach ‘16 had the team high of 44 shots made during the season. Brittney Poff ‘14 was tied with Kurtenbach for the lead in assists.
10/13 - Wells College
Photo by Caileigh Oliver
Scoreboard
10/13 - Albright College 10/16 - Immaculata University 10/20 - Wells College
- 0-3 - 3-0 - 3-0
10/14 - Keuka College
- 0-8
10/18 - Valley Forge Christian College - 2-1
10/20 - College of St. Elizabeth - 0-3
10/24 - Penn St. Harrisburg
- 1-7
Emma Kurtenbach ‘16 prepares to strike the ball.
The soccer team prepares to “phoenix it up” before a home game.
9/29 - Washington and Lee University- 2-1 10/1 - Bethany College - 3-0 10/4 - Cedar Crest College - 5-1 10/11 - Frostburg University - 3-2
- 0-5 - 1-4 - 0-7 - 1-8
Photo by Caileigh Oliver
Field Hockey by Caileigh Oliver
The Wilson Phoenix nears the end of their with a current record of 10-6, and only two games left in their season. Arissa Ward ‘16 has scored nine goals this season, and holds the team lead currently. Hillary Swartz ‘15 holds the record for both number of shots (67) and number of assists (eight) this season. The Phoenix will next be taking on Houghton College in New York state.
Schedule
Away Games
11/3 - Houghton College 11/4 - Christopher Newport University
Brittney Smith ‘14 goes for the ball.
Photo by Caileigh Oliver
The field hockey team huddles up for a cheer before the game. Photo by Caileigh Oliver
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Arts&Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
Hoffman’s The Master is Unfortunately Not a Masterpiece by Jonathan Clark
Joaquin Phoenix looks like hell in The Master, the new experience from Oscar-nominated director Paul Thomas Anderson, his first film since his masterpiece There Will be Blood five years ago. There’s reason for his appearance, an emotionally scarred sailor of the Second World War, there is rarely a scene in the film where he doesn’t have a drink in his hand; alcohol usually self-concocted generally made
with lighter fluid or paint thinner. Perhaps it’s these poisonous substances that cause his insanity; Phoenix is a madman in this movie, a madman trying to find something to believe in, something or someone. Enter Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an astrophysicist, nuclear scientist, author and “above all a man”. He is the founder and leader of The Cause, a religion that promises ultimate fulfillment that believes in such things as reincarnation and, as one character puts it, “is the basis of cult.” The Cause appears quite cultlike, and it’s up to each audience member to decide if Dodd actu-
ally believes in his preachings or is just making it up as he goes along. I had a lot of issues with this movie; principally its runtime. At almost two and a half hours long, The Master lags way too much for a movie of its length. I have no problem with long films, just so long as they use the time wisely and The Master does not. Unlike There Will be Blood, this film meanders aimlessly from scene to scene, awkwardly focusing on such oddities as Phoenix walking back and forth between a wall and a window dozens of times (a ritual of The Cause, for what? Who knows). There is, however, quite beautiful imagery
and scenery in most of the film’s sequences, even the most tiresome. At its heart, I believe The Master is supposed to be about faith. Phoenix is trying to find faith in something in order to try to save himself from his own tormented soul and Hoffman keeps going back to Phoenix to try to prove to himself that his religion actually works, but the path to get to this story is just too banal. I believe Anderson to be one of, if not the, best filmmaker to emerge in the last two decades, but The Master is too tedious. Hopefully his next film will return him to the glory days of Boogie Nights and There Will be Blood.
One of the many activities held during Arts Day.
Photo by Borae Lee
Annual Arts Day Event Encourages Student Involvement in Arts by Jeehee Won
Arts works were displayed everywhere on campus. Arts Day was held Wed, Oct. 3 from 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. There were a number of different projects from several different departments. There were displayed paintings and various activities, both common and uncommon. There were photography works shown by two photography classes. Residence Life sponsored a free t-shirt tiedye where students could use a special technique to make t-shirts pink breast cancer awareness ribbons. The drama class demonstrated their monologues. In front of Lenfest Commons, there was a demonstration of clay firing. For the past 12 years or so, Arts Day has been held on Oct. 3. This is not because it is the anniversary of the invention of the arts. It is designed to fit in to the semester so that classes have time to develop projects if they want to participate. Arts Day is held at the same time every year so
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that more people can participate. Robert Dickson, Prof. of Fine Arts, emphasizes students’ participation in Arts Day. “Lots of students participated in lots of different ways. We did surround the demonstration in front of Lenfest Commons and many people stop by for that. Many people saw the sand painting and drama club, so it was available to everyone and many people participated. We always wanted to be bigger. We always wanted to do more. If it was up to me, we would cancel the classes to do it. Nothing but arts from sunrise to sunset all day, but that’s not practical yet,” says Dickson. During Arts Day, students approach arts more easily and interactively because they don’t have to just sit and watch arts or just look at it. Students could try making it and get involved. Some students gain confidence through their involvement in the arts by participating Arts Day. “It was very nice experience because it was the first time I performed using English as my second
language and it was great challenge. I had to perform monologue and I was very good. I got a good mark. It was very challenging for me,” says Carlita Grignola,TA. Arts Day reminds students that art touches everyday life in lots of different ways. Also,
it reminds students that art is available anyone to make it. “My friends got me involved in Arts Day. I think it is a good practice because arts are a good thing and it’s good to be in a creative environment. I think we should continue it,” says Nadja Bruskin ‘15.
An artist demonstrates the clay firing process. Photo by Borae Lee
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October 26, 2012
About Campus
Michael Page Equestrian Clinic Well-Attended by Students by Lauren Kershner
The Penn Hall Equestrian Center was full of activity on Sat, Oct. 13 and Sun, Oct. 14, due to the Michael Page clinic. Page was brought in by Dr. John Tukey, Director of the Equestrian Studies, to hold a two day jumping clinic for students, faculty and the community. Page is a three-time Olympic rider for the United States Equestrian Team. Page won a total of three medals, two silver and one bronze, in his Olympic career. He also coached the 1976 Canadian Olympic Three-Day Event Team. “I am here today to advance your riding and your knowledge,” said Page. “If you as a rider ride on the flat better, then your horse will jump better. Good flat work leads to better jumping.” Page said this at the beginning of every session throughout the day. He also liked to use analogies of top Olympic riders, some of who he worked with when they were
younger, to motivate the riders to want to ride better. He talked to riders to understand where they are in their personal learning. In each group he tried to find a common ground or skill that everyone seemed to need to work on. “Mclain Ward still talks about the time he first met me. This was before he was a well known Olympic rider,” Page said. “I told him ‘Your dad has important people coming all the time. How do you think it looks when you are riding in ratty clothes and boots?’ Ladies the moral of the story is to always look your best.” This was just one of the few stories Page interjected throughout the day. While some students participated in the clinic by riding horses, other students had the opportunity to simply watch and listen to what Page had to say. In both cases, he was received well. He made it easy to follow and understand how he was improving the skills of the individual rider, but he also
made the group work togeth- es that riders need a positive attier to achieve a common goal. tude to advance in their education.” Many students want Page to re“That was the best clinic with Michael Page,” turn in the spring semester, and said Sara Howley ‘13 . Tukey hopes to make that happen. Many students could not help but continue to comment how funny he was throughout the day. Page used key phrases like “Jesus Christmas” and “If you ride gooder you ride better,” just two of his many phrases that kept the energy up and people engaged throughout the day. Many students stayed all day just because of how funny he was and how much they were learning. Tukey was very satisfied as to how well the clinic was received and was excited to see so many students wanting to both watch and participate. “This first day has been fantastic, this has been a Carly Nelson ‘14 receives advice from great success,” said Tukey. Michael Page Photo by Lauren Kershner “I think Michael reinforc-
Postcards From the East by Jisoo Kim
A few weeks ago, I went to see a Football game at Gettysburg Senior High School which was a game between Gettysburg and Waynesboro varsity senior high football teams. The game had a big turnout in spite of it being a young students game. While watching the game, I was attracted by the competitive game, band performances and pretty splendid cheerleading squad. Both teams’ players were very enthusiastic for the games. Tthe scale of the band performances made me surprised. I couldn’t believe it was a junior high school game. Also, the cheerleading was perfect. I thought the cheerleaders were too young to perform but, they made it look perfect. Band performances and cheerleaders made the game more entertaining. Actually, I didn’t look forward to the game much. However, I learned about the competition, and the educational system found in competitive sports at the public high school level. During the fall break, I went to a multi-cultural festival in
Maryland. There were a variety of stores of many countries, various countries’ foods and diverse performances. I knew many ethnics lived in America so, there are diverse cultures. I experienced all of them in a day. I saw Irish dance and Spanish performances. It was very interesting. When watching the Irish dance performance, I felt like I was in Ireland and while seeing the Spanish performance, I was possessed by the illusion that I was in Spain. There were Ethiopian, Hispanic, Mexican, Slavic, Romanian, Lebanese, Greek, and Russian foods available as well. At first, I was impressed by the attitude towards different cultures and accepting various views. Moreover, many Americans were interested in the festival as well as foreigners. Finally, I saw people respecting other countries’ cultures and they wanted to know about how other people live. These two cherish experiences were very helpful for me to understand American cultures more!
by Sooji Ahn
I arrived in America over two months ago. Since I came here, everyday is a new experience for me. A new culture and experiences in America excite me. However, sometimes I am surprised by this new culture. For example, the phrase “bless you” embarrasses me. When I first came here, I heard “bless you” here and there without knowing the reason, and it puzzled me. But now, I know what it means and why many Americans say “bless you.” In the Middle Ages, it was beleived that their soul could be thrown from their body, leaving the body vulnerable to invasion by the Devil or evil spirits. In this case, it was believed that saying “bless you” could help shield against the Devil. Now, I have become used to “bless you.” However, when I sneeze during a lecture, “bless you” echoes in class, and it still embarrasses me. I feel like I am disturbing the professor’s class, and I am at a loss about what to do. In Korea, if I make any interruptions
when professors or older people are talking, it is considered very rude. Azusa from Japan, which has a similar culture to Korea, also is embarrassed about “bless you.” Sometimes, she hesitates when sneezing and tries to sneeze quietly in class in order to not interrupt her professor. There is no similar custom or superstition like “bless you” in the East cultural area. However, Korea also has superstitions. For example, in Korea, people should not shake legs. According to superstition, when someone shakes legs, their luck gets away from them. Also, sudden silence when people are talking is thought to mean that a ghost has passed by. People from the East are still not familiar with “bless you” and other American superstitions. After you sneeze, if people from the East do not say “bless you,” you should not think that they are rude. They are just not used to America’s superstition, not yet. Remember that they are still trying to become accustomed to America culture.
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Kids Corner
Kid’s Korner
Artwork by Ashleigh Ernst
Dough Ornaments Ingredients: -2 cups flour -1 cup salt -1 cup water
Directions: Mix all thoroughly. Add 1 tablespoon of water if dough is dry. Knead 5 minutes. Shape. Poke a small paper clip in back of ornaments. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Smooth rough edges with wet knife before baking. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours. Paint with acrylic paints or model paint. Coat with clear shellac. Other Ideas: Braid dough and make into wreath. Decorate with ribbon and dried flowers. Make into holiday ornaments; snowman, santa, etc. Use utensils, garlic press, fork, knives, toothpicks to make designs. Information by Ivana Kantz of Kids Univers, Article Source http://www.content4reprint.com
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Bubble Bath
Ingredients: *1/2 cup liquid hand soap *1 cup epsom salt *5 drops glycerin *Few drops of food coloring *Few drops of fragrance Directions: Mix well, shake right before using. Pour into bathtub while water is running and enjoy. Stock up on supplies and get creative. Winter activities for kids can be a lot of fun, especially if you are also involved. Information by Ivana Kantz of Kids Univers, Article Source http://www.content4reprint.com
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October 26, 2012
Politics
Political Party Campaign Platforms What do the Presidential candidates believe in?
Gary Johnson
Mitt Romney
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
Healthcare: His Affordable Care Act keeps insurance companies from capping or dropping your coverage when you are sick, and gives free preventative services and lower costs on prescription medicines to those on Medicare. Unemployment/Economy: Wants to end tax cuts to companies that send jobs overseas in order to bring more jobs back to the US. Has set a goal to create 1 million jobs in the manufacturing industry by 2016. Believes in the power of the auto industry, has helped get American auto manufacturers back on track. Environment: Believes in “green” jobs and in our ability to develop our own energy resources. Is doubling fuel efficiency standards, which will help consumers save on the price of gas and will save 12 billion barrels of oil. Wants to increase the production of our own oil. Also wants to increase production of clean energy, such as wind or solar energy, and wants to create a clean coal production technology. Taxes: Wants to cut taxes for the middle class working American and force those making more than $1 million a year to pay more in taxes. Plans to reduce the deficit by more than $4 trillion over the next decade by balancing spending cuts and revenue increases. Education: Has released grade schools of their No Child Left Behind mandates and has implemented a Race to the Top program to help schools raise standards. Has doubled funding for Pell grants and created a federal student loan interest rate cap, which keeps the payments at 10% of income.
Health Care: Repeal the Affordable Care Act - fewer government mandates and less regulation will allow innovation and competition to make health care more affordable and more accessible to all Americans. Civil Liberties: The PATRIOT Act should be repealed, which would restore proper judicial oversight to federal investigations and again require federal investigators to prove probable cause prior to executing a search. A woman should be allowed to make her own decisions during pregnancy until the point of viability of a fetus, stem cell research should only be completed by private laboratories that operate without federal funding. It should allow marriage equality, including gay marriage. It should also protect the rights of religious organizations to follow their beliefs. Internet and Technology: The FCC should not be allowed to create rules regulating content, Internet speeds, and pricing for services. The government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers in the content marketplace. The Internet should remain independent, accessible and market-based. Afghanistan War: Has firmly pledged to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan immediately, and has opposed U.S. military operations there since the uprooting of Al Qaeda in the months after 9/11. Gun Policy: Supporter of 2nd amendment rights, and as Governor, openly advocated conceal carry Drugs: Acknowledges the War on Drugs has failed, advocates legalization of marijuana immediately
Mitt Romney has a past of being a governor, a business man, and the man who saved the 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2008, Mitt ran for presidency after his after his governorship of Massachusetts, but he was not able to compete with John McCain. Mitt Romney is currently the leading Republican candidate of the 2012 election.
Barack Obama
Former Governor of New Mexico Former Governor of Massachusetts
President of the United States
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With plans to achieve energy independence and to use natural resources within the United States, Romney hopes to create millions of jobs and strengthen economy by keeping business and manufacturing within our nation. Looking out for and strengthening the middle class is what Romney plans to do. By making education in public schools better, having greater access to higher education and retraining programs for the unemployed, more citizens will be able to manage jobs to improve ways of living. To create a better economic country, Romney will work toward balancing budgets within the government, cut taxes for all, and return power to the states and citizens. Romney plans to turn the economy around and create a nation where citizens will have opportunities to the “Great American life.” Mitt Romney is a pro-life candidate who through his policies will look out for young Americans, seniors, veterans, underworked, and unemployed.
Mock Election! Tue, Oct. 30 All Day in Lenfest Commons Brought to you by Political Science 370 students
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Calendar & Announcements Weekly Events Juried High School Art Exhibition Nov. 1 through Nov. 30 Bogigian Gallery
Current Events Table Tuesdays Dining Hall 12:00pm
Drama Club 1st Monday Warfield 112 9:15pm
Thurs, Oct. 25
Fri, Oct. 26
Sat, Oct. 27
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Jensen Dining Hall 7:00pm-9:00pm
North Square Farmers’ Market 8:00am-12:00pm
International Multilingual Poetry Reading Patterson Lounge 3:00pm
Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm
Sat, Nov. 3 Pizza Wars Laird Hall 3:00pm-8:00pm For tickets, call 717-262-2003 or email conferences@wilson.edu
Lunch and Presentation “Freshman 15” Patterson Lounge 11:30-12:30
Treat or Trunk Sharpe House Lot 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wed, Oct. 31 HALLOWEEN Service of Communion Patterson Lounge 12:00pm-12:30pm
Thurs, Nov. 2 Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm
Monster Bash Dance Laird Hall 8:00pm-11:00pm
Tues, Nov. 6
Wed, Nov. 7
Thurs, Nov. 8
Fri, Nov. 9
ELECTION DAY!
Chapel Service Alumnae Chapel 12:00pm-12:30pm
Fall Writers Series Poet Ryan Teitman Litany for the City Laird-Patterson Lounge 7:00pm-7:45pm
RED Day 2 Laird Hall 8:30am-12:30pm
Farm Folks Breakfast Molly Pitcher’s Restaurant 9:00am
C V Film Club Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Warfield-Allen Auditorium 7:30pm
Hunt Seat Home Show Equestrian Center 9:00am
Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm
Sun, Nov. 11
Tues, Nov. 13
Wed, Nov. 14
Thurs, Nov. 15
Fri, Nov. 16
Orientation 1 Warfield-Allen Auditorium 1:00pm-3:00pm
MA of Humanities Information Session Norland Parlor 5:30pm
Women With Children Wednesdays Norland Hall
Spanish Movie Warfield-Allen Auditorium 9:15pm
National Players Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Laird Hall 7:30pm For tickets, call 717-262-2003 or email conferences@wilson.edu
Friendly Family Holiday Cookie Baking Homes of Friendly Families 1:00pm-5:00pm
World Travel Dinner & Film Series “Budapest to Istanbul and Cruising the Danube” Alumnae Chapel 6:00pm-9:00pm For tickets, call 717-2622003
Chapel Service Alumnae Chapel 12:00pm-12:30pm
Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm
Sat, Nov. 17
Sun, Nov. 18
Wed, Nov. 21
Thurs, Nov. 22
Fri, Nov. 23
Fall Open House Science Center 9:00am-3:30pm
Combined Test and Dressage Show Equestrian Center 9:00am-11:00am
THANKSGIVING BREAK
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Hagerstown Outlets Shopping Shuttle 1:00pm-5:00pm
Chapel Service Alumnae Chapel 12:00pm-12:30pm
CV Film Club Footnote Warfield-Allen Auditorium 7:30pm FREE W/ ID
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