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The Wilson Billboard March 22, 2012 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXXV, No. 3
Dean Charges Faculty with Burden of Increased Enrollment Efforts by Laura B. Hans Administrative efforts are underway to get students through college more efficiently, increase enrollment and rethink coursework. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Mary Hendrickson placed a charge to all academic departments that would modify coursework and reconfigure departments. The charge came from the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College. “That commission has the charge of considering what we would need to do to improve the revenue situation of the college overall. One portion is programs, and when we look at the number ‘30 majors’ some of those… have an average of less than one graduate per year. It’s expensive to have that many majors carrying on our budget,” says Hendrickson. Academic departments and disciplines submitted proposals in response to the charge on March 1. On April 15, a subcommittee of Academic Affairs at the college level and the Cabinet will finish reviewing the proposals. “We will plan how to expand, put the curriculum into effect, find money, make a marketing plan and make sure the faculty have the support that they need,” says Hendrickson. Assoc. Prof. of Fine Arts, Philip Lindsey, submitted a proposal for the Fine Arts major. “We have to think: How can we make the college better? Looking holistically at the institution: How can we make our programs stand out to poten-
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The charge may open career opportunities in health care at Wilson. According to her, science is not a traditional field for women, but Wilson has strong faculty with the skills to teach students and help them contribute to society Photo by Laura B. Hans
tial students and meet the needs of existing students?” he says. In the proposals, departments and disciplines must identify themselves within three model categories: signature, sustaining or emerging. • Signature programs are those with the highest enrollment and retention potential. These will expand and receive increased funding, resources and marketing opportunities. The committee will select three signature programs by Aug. 15. • Sustaining departments are defined as strong and stable. Many existing programs will fall under this category. • Emerging departments will reorganize or reconfigure. Within these departments, majors may be cut. They may become minors or com-
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bine with different departments. A potential signature program will be in the medical field. Adding a major in health care will be a faculty driven project, with assistance from administration. If the college decides to invest in this or any of the signature programs, they will research enrollment trends, employment situations and surveys of the local community through data gathering. Hendrickson’s charge may open career opportunities in health care. According to her, science is not a traditional field for women to enter, but Wilson has strong faculty with the skills to teach students and help them contribute to society. The Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) Constitution
and Bylaws Chair, Stephanie Bachman ‘12 attended the meeting that initially introduced this concept. “Transparency and communication is going to make the process ultimately positive or negative. I think when and if an opportunity arises for student input, please speak. We won’t be here or be affected, but we don’t want to graduate from a college with a degree or major that does not exist,” says Bachman. WCGA President, Leslie Hoover ‘13, attended the meeting with Bachman. “I think students will begin to see more significant updates than normal, along with more interdisciplinary classes created… which will help to really make a person’s education at Wilson look well rounded to future employers and graduate schools,” she says. The college currently has 30 majors and 45 faculty members. According to some faculty and students, this number is too high for a small college to financially support, as certain majors have low graduation rates. Addition-
“Something has to give.” - Prof. Bob Dickson ally, single faculty member departments maintain a heavy workload while developing their curriculum. “Something has to give at the college. We have to attract today’s students and be competitive in the market place,” says Assoc. Prof. of Fine Arts, Bob Dickson.
Alex Howard Qualifies for Nationals
Movie Review: The Tree Of Life
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Editorial-Opinion
Editorial The Invisible Children’s “Kony 2012” campaign secured the legitimacy of social media as a tool for global social engagement. On Wed, March 7 their film went viral. In a March 12 article on Mashable.com, by Todd Wasserman, it was reported that the Kony 2012 film had more than 100 million views in six days, making it “the most viral video in history.” If you did not catch on, Joseph Kony is the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel group that operates in Congo, The Central Africa Republic and South Sudan. The LRA is known for its inhumane war crimes against women and children. On March 7, around noon, a friend living in New York City posted the YouTube video on her Facebook wall. Throughout the day I watched many other friends posting the video on Facebook from around the country. #StopKony was also trending on Twitter that day. Based on the Facebook posts and tweets, it seemed as though people were watching the video ,and as if the public perception had changed quickly with the help of social media. The Kony 2012 campaign had an immediate impact producing a global response. An idealistic hope exists that the Internet can remain useful for ethical social activism. But, what should we make of it all? Is this
Kony 2012 Secures Social Media for Global Engagement by Laura B. Hans
just another media spectacle, commodified activism or an example of a contemporary participatory democracy? Time will tell if this social media campaign will bring tangible international justice. The Internet has become an alternative public sphere and hopefully activists can use it as a tool to produce a freer and happier world. The new media environment we live in is a participatory media environment. In the Kony 2012 case, Internet users distributed content for political ends. The Invisible Children non-governmental organization (NGO) circulated information, helped organize demonstrations, promoted anti-Kony activities and raised money for their cause. Criticism towards the film reveals that while it let viewers understand what is happening in Uganda, the film targets leaders from the United States to take action, it does not prompt the Ugandan government. They may have over simplified and the issues and dramatized the facts surrounding the issue. They may also have questionable fund management as an NGO, but their mission, to some, appears ethically good; they want to raise awareness about Uganda and the current war crimes and abuse that occurs there. Kony 2012, despite and including its recent controversy, is undoubtedly a significant piece of cul-
ture. It was produced, distributed and consumed. Media consumers ought to understand its significance,
Social media amplified the profile of the Kony 2012 film and its ability to influence political goals Photo courtesy of Invisible Children
Feb. 23, 2012 Editorial Corrections: The headline “Resident Assistant’s Compensation Lags Behind Peer Institution” did not properly represent the content of the article, which suggested that Wilson’s Resident compensation is equivalent to other peer
as this is an example of technopolitics. That is, the use of new technologies to advance political goals.
and aspirant colleges. The article also ended prematurely and should have concluded with: “I think that complaints are from a lack of
information and communication with RAs. We don’t know exactly what they do and what benefits are offered about their job. If we know how meaningful this work is, students understand and catch the opportunity,” Seung hee Baek ‘13 said.
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. Billboard Staff Adviser Dr. Aimee-Marie Dorsten Editor-in-Chief Laura B. Hans Managing Editor Brooke Ketron Sports Editor Caileigh Oliver Copy Editor Laura B. Hans Staff Writers Laura B. Hans Caileigh Oliver Brooke Ketron Shin Young Lee Jonathan Clark Soyoung An April C. Davila Lauren Kershner Sam Klopp Ji yoon Shin Suji Han Ashley Wetzel Ashlee Yealy Mandy Grahn Graphic Designers Caileigh Oliver Brooke Ketron Laura B. Hans Irene Myers Shin Young Lee
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Student Life
Habitat for Humanity’s Alternative Spring Break Chaplain Rosie Magee accompanied 12 students to Georgetown Delaware. Building and remodeling three different sites with Sussex County’s Habitat for Humanity.
Becky Harrison ‘12 looking out from between the tresses while sheathing the roof. Photo courtesy of Liz Angel
A group photo featuring Wilson (left) and three other colleges that participated in the Sussex County Collegiate Challenge. Photo courtesy of Liz Angel
Letter to the Editor:
To Whom It May Concern:
When I initially received the letter and heard the proclamation that there would be no tuition increase at Wilson for the 2012- 13 Academic Year I was ecstatic. I thought that paying for my last year of college would not be a struggle, or a hardship, especially since Room and Board was slated to go up by only 1.2%. Then I found out the cost of that 1.2%: $458.00 per full time residential student. I have a slight problem with this, no, let me rephrase that: I have a huge problem with this because quite simply there are now 234 students who need to come up with an additional $500.00 to live on campus next year. To live in rooms that barely fit the essentials for two students (two beds, two desks and chairs, two dressers) with poor heat, no air conditioning, and plumbing that is quite simply atrocious. An extra $500.00 to live in a room that is already overpriced for the amenities and the space that is offered. By charging these 234 full time residential students the college is making an additional $107,172.00. Now if that number had been divided among the (approximate) 700 students that take classes here at Wilson, each would have only had to pay an additional $154.00 (rounded up). Now maybe it is just me, but $154.00 is a lot easier to swallow than $500. Sure you would have to say that tuition is going up, but at least the increase in cost could have been more spread out to lessen the burden on all. As of right now you can announce that tuition stayed the same, and of course room and board went up by *only* 1.2percent (only being $458.00), but that *only* is going to impact a lot of people. Full time residential students already have to bear the greatest amount of financial burden to attend Wilson, so why are you making it harder - just to be able to say that tuition was not raised. As a full time residential student who is paying for her education through scholarships that I have earned, grants, and loans that I will be paying off for quite some time I would have rather had my tuition increase by a mere $154.00 than to have to come up with an additional $458.00 with no increase in amenities offered. It is not very often that I say that I am disappointed in Wilson as I truly do enjoy attending school here and I have made it my home over the last three years, but right now I am ashamed for Wilson. I am ashamed that in an effort to garner good publicity you effectively lied to the students and their guardians about the cost of attendance by saying that tuition would not be raised, well I guess lie is not quite the correct phrasing, because after all tuition is going to remain the same, there are just 234 students who need to come up with an additional $458.00 for the 1.2% increase in room and board for the next academic year. Yours faithfully, Ariel Huffman
Ethical Formation in a Post-Secular Age
The Department of Philosophy and Religion invites students to submit an essay on this year’s Orr Forum, “Ethical Formation in a Post-Secular Age.” Topics of special relevance to the Orr Forum include: 1) autonomy and tradition; 2) the role that secular literature (especially the novel) and sacred scripture play in ethical formation; and 3) how ethical formation relates or ought to relate to public life. Essays should be double-spaced, approximately 1,000 words, and engage the work of this year’s Orr Scholar, Jennifer Herdt. All entries should be submitted to Dr. David True by 9:00a.m., Mon, April 23. The top three essays will be awarded prizes of $250, $100 and $50, respectively. For more information, please contact Dr. David True at dtrue@wilson.edu or 264-4141, ext. 3396.
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Administration Eliminates a Long-led Tradition without Students Input by Soyoung An
The Daisy Chain is a traditional event at Wilson, and it means good luck Photo by Caileigh Oliver
Students will have only two days before commencement to prepare for the traditional Daisy Chain and Senior Bash, since campus administrators pushed the academic calendar back by a week for 2012-13 semester. These events begin after final exams. According to student
representatives problem is that the change was not discussed between students and administration. At present most of the campus community is still unaware of this change. Vice President of class of 2013, Hannah DeMoss says, “This week serves as a last ‘hoorah’ for the
senior class to bond, not only with each other, but with the Wilson family they are leaving behind.” Some students consider Senior Week to be a meaningful, long-held tradition at Wilson. Students did not receive any information from the school about the revised calendar in advance of the decision. DeMoss says, “We were surprised because we were never officially notified other than through the academic calendar.” After the spring semester started, 2013 class students noticed the changes and tried to talk with administration. The Registrar’s Office and Student Development declined to common on the issue. However, one of the students
that participated in last year’s commencement explained that they spent almost a week preparing not only daisy chain, decorations, food but also the Senior Bash. “We are currently in the process of communicating with certain members of administration, but the initial decision, to the best of our knowledge, was not made with student input, DeMoss says.
Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) President, Leslie Hoover ‘13, comments “With the possible change of Senior Week, there are also possible changes to commencement day itself. No official announcements have been made, even I’m unaware of all the possible changes that may be made to future Senior Weeks and commencements.”
All College Forum Reveals Plans for Increasing Enrollment, Introduces New Data System by April C. Davila
President Barbara Mistick revealed on Tues, Mar. 6 that the college’s enrollment target is set at 1,000 students. Mistick announced this target at this year’s All College Forum. Mistick also discussed the Leading with Confidence Campaign highlighted the amount of work faculty, staff and the community contributed to raise more than the goal of $45 million. Mistick acknowledged those who contributed to the campaign of more than $10,000. “Over 75 percent of you gave to the Capital Campaign. Thank you for closing that campaign successfully,” she said. Among the top priorities for the coming school year is the library renovation and the new Grid Technology plan. The Grid Technology plan involves all computers upgraded to the Datatel system. Registrar Jean Hoover says, “We’ve been working for about a year in this process. It includes a new student module. Students will be able to register online with the least amount of traffic.” “Datatel will also guarantee a safer, community oriented system that will allow students and staff to better communicate, with a onetime login. This includes everything be-
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ing live online by May 1. All these changes will begin on August 1st and the current program Jenzabar, will no longer be used,” she adds. A recruiting model for the Aug. 1 training for faculty and staff will take place in the coming months. “We did ask our manager to restrict time off just before the school year starts, but that’s only because we have time and the team behind us,” says Mistick. The College Vision Statement stayed the same. To strengthen the college’s long term financial stability is among Mistick’s visions for the future. She said, “Every one of us has a piece of student, one who makes us feel that they should stay in here or not. Retaining students is important to keep at 82 percent. Last year’s it was a steady 75 percent.” “To do this,” she says, “We need to increase student enrollment to about 1000 students.” “We want to be nationally recognized, in order to do that, we have to make a marketing plan live. This is possible in the highest level. We need direct cabinet positions, “Mistick adds. Adult degree programs, co-educational and the male alumnae need to be recognized, she says. Adding that, “It’s time to embrace the
alumni population. Not necessarily letting this college become coed, but focusing on those men that are proud to be a part of Wilson.” Creating a technology plan like the grid technology system is a process. Mistick says, “We’re in a process of reviewing everything. 1,000 students is our goal.
We should met student needs and looking at partnerships to certify with community colleges.” Another topic of interest is the renovation of the library. President Mistick says, “I hope you all know that we selected Murray Associates. We will hold a generous planning session.”
Pres. Mistick outlines next year’s Strategic Plan Photo by April C. Davila
KidShape Program
6:00-8:00pm Chambersburg YMCA KidShape is a family-based weight management program for children ages 6-14 & their parents. Pre-registration is required and there is a $10.00 enrollment fee. Classes run from April 11 through June 6 TheWilsonBillboard March 22, 2012
The purpose of Women’s History Month is to increase knowledge of women’s history. Each year the president issues a proclamation of Women’s History Month with annual themes. The 2012 theme is Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment, is to honor the brave by Ji yoon Shin struggle, by many women in America to gain the right to equal education for females and the equal opportunity to learn.
Women’s History Month Kicks Off With ‘Fat Shame and Feminism’ Lecture by Suji Han
Prof. of American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies at Dickinson College, Dr. Amy Farrell, lectured on “Fat Shame and Feminism.” She began her lecture by showing over 20 images of overweight women. The images conveyed a message that the women were silly, lazy and unattractive compared to thin women. The Women’s Studies Program and the Hankey Center hosted Farrell as part of a series of events recognizing National Women’s History Month. On Thurs, March 1, in Laird Hall’s Patterson Lounge, Farrell gave the lecture about the stigma of being fat in American culture from a feminist perspective. Dir. of the Hankey Center for the Education and Advancement of Women, Amy Ensley, said, “I invited Amy Farrell because she has done important research on the history of the stigmatization of body types. Women in America are often judged on their physical appearance rather than their intellectual capabilities and I think it is interesting to see how that began.” Farrell began the lecture showing two newspaper advertisements from the 1920s, “To Stout People” and “To Ladies.” The advertisements showed how society has labeled fat as taboo, especially for women. Farrell hopes people recognize the way that the stigma works in our culture. People might question how they view themselves, things from the media and concerns about the obesity epidemic. After the lecture, about 20 attendees commented on the lecture’s theme. They shared their thoughts, experiences and questions for over an hour. Especially, people talked about the pressures of weight standards, societal influences and making right decisions towards fat shame. “It is a controversial topic because of the ideology and fat shame. In our society, it’s a hot topic and the lecture is taking on writing about it and educating people about it. It is the impressive part of the lecture for me,” Heather Humwood ‘14 says.
Dr. Amy Farrell explores why women bear our culture’s disguist with fatness Photo by Suji Han
Farrell leaves a comment to students, “I would say that actually the materials that I show, especially in early feminism, show the ways that body shaming was often used to control women and do not let that happen.” As stated on the college’s news webpage, “Farrell also serves as the Curley Faculty Chair in Liberal Arts. In addition to Fat Shame, she is the author of Yours in Sisterhood: Ms. Magazine and the Promise of Popular Feminism. Farrell has appeared twice on television’s The Colbert Report to discuss the stigma against fat people.”
Students Explore Black Women’s Contributions Despite Discrimination by Shin Young Lee
20 people gathered in Sarah’s Coffeehouse for the presentation of “19th Century Black Women: Work, Freedom and Philanthropy.” Three students who took the “Black Women in 19th Century America” class last semester prepared their presentation to celebrate Women’s History Month. Associate Prof. of History, Kay Ackerman coordinated the “Black Kay Ackerman coordinated Women in 19th Century America” the presentation on Feb. 28. Photo by Shin Young Lee March is Women’s History Month in the United States which corresponds with the International Women’s Day on March 8. This month highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. This year’s theme was “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment.” The presentation showed African American women who committed their life to work, freedom and philanthropy. Christin Warner ‘13 presented on Ida B. Wells. Wells worked as an
African American journalist despite gender and race discrimination. “That’s why she was called “journalism princess,” Warner says. Wells’ life inspired Warner and that is why she chose Wells as her topic. She is one of the first women who kept her last name after marriage. And she took two tours to Europe on her campaign . Dana Hill ‘13 began her presentation with the title “Call Me Wild Fire.” Wild Fire is Edmonia Lewis’ native name. Lewis was the first African American and Native American woman to gain fame and recognition as a sculptor in the international fine arts world. “In her time, many people thought women could only teach or be a mother. But [Lewis] didn’t. She became a sculptor even though her parents were opposed to her,” Hill says. Lewis did not work for women’s civil rights like Wells. Lewis wanted acknowledgement as an artist, not a “colored girl”. “I understand her. I guess she just wanted to focus on her art work. She used marble which was contrast to her own color,” Hill says. Lastly Timmurra Morton ‘13 talked about Anna Julia Cooper who emphasized the importance of education. “In the 19th century there were black communities. But now we don’t have close communities in black society. I believe close community is needed,” Morton says. “I graduated from a white-dominant high school so I didn’t realize my identity as a black and a woman. This project and presentation gave me an opportunity to think,” says Morton.
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Sports
Howard Makes Nationals as Season Closes by Caileigh Oliver
Cheers filled Ithaca College’s Ben Light Gymnasium as music blared from the speakers on Sat, March 10 at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Gymnastics Championship. Seven collegiate gymnastics teams from the North East region competed at the event including the Wilson gymnastics team. It is the end of a busy season for the team, with one home competition and seven away competitions spread across the states of Pennsylvania and New York. According to team co-captain Mandy Grahn ‘13 this was a challenging season: the team consists of just five gymnasts. Scorekeepers calculate team scores by adding up the top five scores from the four events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise). Many of the opposing teams involve 15-20 gymnasts, and they frequently use seven gymnasts to compete on each event. “I didn’t dwell on it,” said head gymnastics coach, Kirsten Mull, when asked how she handled competing against much larger teams. “I tried to keep things light-hearted
Alex Howard ‘13 performs a straddle jump during her floor routine Photo by Caileigh Oliver
and fun in the gym,” Mull says. The rest of the team echoes that attitude. With a team motto of “small but mighty,” the team accepted the challenge, putting an emphasis on having fun
at their meets while competing. “We bonded a lot this season, and we were very supportive of one another,” said Mull. Mull could often be heard telling her gymnasts to relax and
have fun before they competed. For most teams, this is the final competition of the season. However, the three teams with the highest team scores in the conference, as well as the top six gymnasts with the highest scores in each event and the all-around, can qualify to compete at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Championships. Other qualifiers from National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III conferences come together to compete at the championships. Team captain, Alex Howard ‘13, qualified to NCGAs for the third time in her career, this time placing fifth in the all-around, meaning she will compete in all four events at the Championships. “I’m thrilled to have made it as an all-around competitor,” said Howard. “I was happy to have achieved a personal goal this year. I couldn’t have done it without my team and coach, though.” State University of New York Brockport hosts this year’s NCGAs in Brockport, Ny., and take place March 23-24 in the Jim and John Vlogianitis Gymnasium.
Huntseat Member Qualifies at Regionals for Zone Competition
by Lauren Kershner
Three members of the Huntseat Team showed at the Regional competition on Sat, March 17 at Briarwood Farms in Flemington, Nj. This show determined who qualified for the Zone Competition, which is determined by different regions showing against one another to achieve first place. Christina Giacomini ‘12, Jessica Middleberg ‘14 and Allie Veach ‘14 represented Wilson, accumulating enough points over the past year in order to qualify for this show. Giacomini showed in both Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and On the Flat. Veach showed in Walk-Trot-Canter. Middleberg showed in Walk-Trot. “Coming into Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, I was really nervous, and did not expect to get as far as I did with it being my first year on the team,” says Middleberg.
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After the initial round of riding, judges call back in the best riders of each category to determine placing. Giacomini was called back into her class and received both fifth and sixth place in her classes. Veach was not called back in for her class. Middleberg was called back in during her class and placed first, qualifying for the Zone Competition. “To be able to share this moment with the people who have supported me throughout this entire year, was one of the most special moments in my life,” Middleberg said afterwards. Middleberg shows against the other regions who qualified to the Zone. Some other schools include Kutztown University, Arcadia University and Lafayette College. The Zone Competition is held on Sun, April 1, at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa.
Jessica Middleberg ‘14 poses with her prizes after her competition Photo courtesy of Jonathan Meyer TheWilsonBillboard March 22, 2012
Sports
Opinion: Senior Spotlight Gymnastics Team Says Goodbye
by Mandy Grahn
Alex Howard ‘13 has been a very positive impact for the team over the past three years. She is a fierce competitor, always expecting better of herself. She is also a beautiful floor worker, extremely graceful on beam and her bars consistently score above a 9.0. Her freshmen year, Howard qualified for National Collegiate Gymnastic Association (NCGA) Nationals on her two best events, bars and floor. During her sophomore year and this year, she qualified in the all around, competing on all four events. Howard is an extremely talented gymnast and will be greatly missed. Whitney Hawkins ‘12 has been a dedicated member of the gymnastics team for three years, competing her freshmen, sophomore and senior year. Hawkins always willingly helps out the team any way she can, even if that means competing her least favorite event, bars. Hawkins never worries about other competitors, but instead focuses on beating her own score from the previous meet. She is hardworking at practice, and is always there to offer some comic relief during tough practices. Hawkins is a positive attribute to the team and will be greatly missed.
Tennis Changes to Club Sport
by Suji Han
The Athletics Department announced they had changed the tennis team’s status from a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) varsity team sport to a club sport onAug. 4, 2011, after reviewing the athletic programs and the budget. When the college needed to save money, the school reviewed several athletic programs. Tennis was a sport with low student interest, with no incoming freshmen indicated that they wanted to play tennis, and only had three returning players. “This is the first year we’ve been a club team. The decision was made as part of the overall college budget process. Ultimately, administration makes the final say on these types of decisions, but it was the part of process of reviewing a program, talking to the administration about which program would allow to save us money. So, there were people involved, but decision was ultimately made by the college as a whole,” says the Director of Athletics, Lori Frey. A club sport does not require a minimum number of official members or matches played. On the other hand, a sports team must have a particular number of members and play a minimum number of matches. The amount of money that a club sport needs to raise is also much lower than that required of a team. There were seven team members last year, but four were graduating seniors. Currently, they have
four new members, including two students in the Women with Children Program and one Adult Degree Program student, and three returning players. If they want to have a match, they need at least seven members. “It’s very different now compared to when we were a team. It’s not going to be competitive, and it’s not actually doing anything. I feel like going to practice is not worth it because we don’t even have competitions now. So there are no more goals and there is no motivation either. I wish more people would join, than we can become a team again and try it,” says returning player, Sarah Loucks ‘13. According to the Athletics Department Varsity and Club Sport Criteria policy, “Club sports will be periodically evaluated for placement on the transition track to varsity status. Criteria for placement include NCAA and/or North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) sport sponsorship, the club sport must have been adequately maintained during the previous year, and the need for and ability of the college to provide staff, facilities, budget, and athletic training services will be evaluated.” Currently, the tennis club practices twice a week in the evenings from 4:30-6:30pm. People who are interested in the tennis club can contact either, Athletic Event and Facility Manager, Ashley Kisner, or Sarah Loucks ‘13 via email.
Basketball Bids Farewell to Two Seniors
by Ashlee Yealy
Maggie Sipps ‘12 is one of the players with the most heart and passion for the game. Consistently the first person back on defense, she plays with the same intensity throughout the game no matter what the score is. Sipps was great at passing the ball, dribbling when the team was in need of ball handlers and being ready on fast breaks. When someone started to look down, she was there to pick them up and encourage them, and would always remain positive and full of Wilson pride. Having never played a day of competitive basketball in her life, Laura Beck ‘12 daringly decided to attempt something new when she joined the team in the fall of 2011. She continued to play at the same intensity no matter if the team was playing the number one team in the league or not. Beck played hard defense and would fight for the ball. She became one of the quickest learners of the new plays and skills required to play the game. Beck reminds players who played for years that no matter what skill level you come into this game with, we all play for some reason. Beck’s dedication to the sport will be missed.
NCAA Division III Week From April 9-15 Wilson celebrates the impact of athletics and student-athletes on campus. The Wilson Athletics Department hosts the following:
Tuesday, April 10 - Athlete Appreciation Day - Banner Decorating 11:00am-1:00pm in Lenfest Commons
Wednesday, April 11 - Spread the Word to End the Word
- An NCAA Division III and Special Olympics Initiative, students can sign a banner pledging to no longer use the R-word from 11:00am1:00pm in Lenfest Commons
Thursday, April 12 - Spirit Day
- Athletes wear uniform jerseys; fans wear royal blue
Friday, April 13 - Toga Party - Toga Party on the Green
Saturday, April 14 - White Out
- All fans wear white to the lacrosse and softball home games at 1:00pm at Kris’s Meadows - Staff members will serve as guest coaches for both sports
Sunday, April 15 - Tail Gate Party
- Lacrosse and softball home games at 1:00pm at Kris’s Meadows - Staff members will serve as guest coaches for both sports - Non-alcoholic tail gate with free hot dogs and beverages
Athlete of the Week Megan Schneck ‘14
Schneck was chosen for her performance in softball’s games at the Peace College Tournament, where she made six runs and stole three bases. Schneck was named North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) softball student-athlete of the week for her performance.
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Arts & Entertainment
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by Jonathan Clark
I’ve received several negative comments for my pick as the best film of 2011: Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, a movie that divided critics and audiences, some calling it a pretentious piece of crap and others calling it an astounding masterpiece. I obviously agree with the latter and hopefully this review will make clear why this unique film made its way to number one on my (and many others) top 10 list. The Tree of Life is not a movie. It is an experience. As Roger Ebert wrote, “the only other film I’ve seen with this boldness of vision is Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and it lacked Malick’s
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fierce evocation of human feeling.” This was my initial impression of the film as well. Just as in Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece, The Tree of Life also lacks a linear storyline and focuses more on its overarching themes of the meaning of life and our place in the universe. A semblance of a plot revolves around a 1950s Texas family led by Brad Pitt in what may be his finest performance. Intimate scenes of ordinary life is seen through the perspective of Pitt’s oldest son Jack (Hunter McCracken) who wanders through the film viewing his father as a mean, authoritative figure who
theMovieReview destroys and his mother (Jessica Chastain) as an angelic presence who heals. Jack’s relationship with his younger brother, R.L. (Laramie Eppler) is made up of the same combative nature of his parents’ relationship: love and hate. All the while, these scenes of family life are interspliced with eye-popping scenes of nature (the unbelievable cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki is the real star of the film). In the present day an adult Jack (now played by Sean Penn) mourns the loss of his younger brother in a technology saturated world that seems to have eradicated all traces of nature. An unusual sequence in the beginning of the film depicting the creation of the universe, as well as a brief interaction between dinosaurs (which could be interpreted as nature’s first act of kindness) may seem out of place, but Malick is determined to incorporate all life,
planet, animal, human, dinosaur, into his film and he does so magnificently. Even though Malick is not known for instructing his actors as directors traditionally do, the performances in the film are exception, particularly Pitt, the radiant Chastain and the utterly powerful work by the two younger actors McCracken and Eppler. This is some of the finest work by child actors I have ever seen. I do not claim to know the entire meaning behind The Tree of Life, but I can honestly say that it moved me in ways only few films have, far too few. So, with that, I’m sure that many who watch this film will hate it (numerous negative comments have made there way online since its awarding winning premiere at Cannes last May), but if you approach the film with no preconceived notions it is very likely you will come away from it like I have and see it as a masterpiece.
Patriotic Film, Act of Valor, Takes a Look into Real Military Action
by Ashley Wetzel
Act of Valor, a film directed by Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh, premiered on Feb. 24, 2011. McCoy and Waugh previously directed and produced commercials for Mountain Dew, the U.S. Navy, Nascar and Toyota. Much like their commercials, Act of Valor is a film with nitty-gritty military action. The film focuses on seven Navy SEALS and their lives away from their families. SEAL Team Seven jumps from country to country tracking a terrorist cell with links in multiple countries. The terrorist cell consists of suicide bombers trying to cross into U.S. territory where they can enter high-population areas and cause massive havoc. SEAL Team Seven is set out to stop them by any means necessary. The film relies on two specific types of scenes. There are both a number of high-intensity action sequences and touching, sentimental moments. The action sequences manage to keep the film’s pace rolling. In order to branch these action scenes,
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there are a lot of sentimental scenes involving families and children. In all, these scenes really manage to ground the film. Act of Valor, at its best, was designed to be a live-action film giving viewers a look into how real Navy SEALS live and fight for our freedom. If this was the major goal, the film achieves it . However, the acting and dialogue at times seemed weak. The characters were not played by actors, but instead by real Navy SEALS and at some times the poor acting failed to carry the film. Despite some weaknesses, the film manages incredible things. It reminds viewers that American citizens have something to be proud of: our Armed Services. The film inspires an immense amount of American patriotism. The most memorable part of the film was the credits. Instead of using typical film credits, a list of every Navy SEAL to pass during military service since 9/11 was displayed. While character depth and acting skills were low, patriotism was definitely a high point for the film.
Act of Valour follows an elite Navy SEAL squad on their mission and stars active-duty Navy SEALS Photo courtesy of expertinfantry
‘The Business of Poetry’ Six poets will share their work and discuss the state of creative wtiting today. When: Wednesday March 28 8:00- 8:45pm Where: Patterson Lounge
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Arts & Entertainment
Fun. Strikes Out With Some Nights by Brooke Ketron
Indie-pop rock band Fun. released their second album, Some Nights, on Tues, Feb. 21. Fronted by Nate Ruess, formerly of the The Format, the inventive New York Trio is delivering large, theatrical sounds with some hit and miss success. Known for quirky and creative electronic bits, Fun. opens the album with the title track, “Some Nights.” With exotic tones and dramatic time signatures, Ruess belts out a catchy hook reminiscent of Queen. In fact, traces of Queen can be heard throughout the entire song, from quickly sung lyrics to tribal sounding rhythms. “Some Nights” offers the best of the Queen influences, with one exception – auto-tuning. Reuss, whose voice is naturally strong and distinct, is tampered by auto-tuning late in the song, cutting out the real, unaltered feel of what sounds like a broadway score. While it’s obvious they did this as a playful, stylistic
maneuver, it does not work with the song and is more disappointing than pleasantly surprising. The big sounds continue with the wildly popular, “We Are Young,” which is more like a combination of two entirely different songs. Lyrics like “Give me a second I, I need to get my story straight / My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State,” introduce the theme of mistakes and carelessness that rings true for some young people. It continues with an up and down melody that mimics the highs and lows of being young. Yet the chorus sounds like an entirely different song with a larger than life quality, overshadowing the verses with memorable phrases like “I’ll set the world on fire / We can burn brighter than the sun.” Despite boasting two impressive song types in one, “We Are Young” lacks a cohesive quality, and instead leaves the listener wondering how
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Indie-pop band, Fun. poses for a photoshoot Photo courtesy of Fun.
to classify what they just herd. “All Alone” seems to embody the lighter more playful side of Fun. without being confusing. The semi hip-hop loops have a welcoming summer feel, complimenting the carefree vocal and horn melodies, something rarely done in today’s music. “It Gets Better,” however, does not get better. In fact it gets much worse. It sounds like a 15-year-old wrote the entire song in Garage Band music software during study hall, demonstrating
poor songwriting and production. Overall, the album sounds like ten good song ideas, seven of which were not developed to their full potential or were ruined. What little the band seemed to do correctly was quickly ruined by the albums producer, Jeff Bhasker, who refused to allow any kind of raw vocal performance or vibrato on the entire album. While Fun.’s attempt to combine different musical genres was a brave swing, they end up striking out nonetheless.
Serial Fiction Winden Woods, Part Five
by Sam Klopp
The unexpected touch brought Jenna back to reality, snapping her trance and causing her to jerk away from her stone safeguard, shifting her body backward toward the center of the enclosure. She felt her back press against a bitter rock slab, but she ignored this frosty sensation as her recognition of the attacker inundated her conscious mind. In her hurried leap over the old barrier, she had loosened a small bunch of decaying vines from there resting places in the cracked mortar, and she found them now, vengeance complete, swaying back and forth in the corner she had occupied only moments before. Heart still throbbing in her chest, Jenna forced herself to regulate her breathing pattern, taking a moment to throw her head back and stare at the clear, cloudless sky. For the first time since her dismissal from Jeremy’s cabin, questioning thoughts were permitted to bloom in her mind. Her innocent excursion had brought forth a deeper mystery, and one in which she was unsure
Photo courtesy of Liz Angel
of how to proceed with. What had become of Jeremy? Who had he been trying to warn her about, and were those unknown parties still waiting for her to reappear? Was there a reason behind his ushering her toward this particular trail, and what was it about these woods and this area that made her feel so uneasy? The perplexity of the situation swirled into a blur of jumbled feelings and ideas, but allowing them to surface brought forth a new clarity to her thinking. Dashing down trail after trail fueled only by fear and instinct was getting her nowhere, and she felt as though she were the protagonist in a
stereotypical horror film. Laughing quietly and anxiously to herself about the thought of changing genres, she decided to use the current lull to her advantage, and note observations about her circumstances and present surroundings, hoping to make further deductions from the information gathered. She paused for a moment, then, with a deep breath, turned to face her makeshift backrest. As she studied the details on the rock façade, sweeping her eyes over its intricate, though weathered, carvings, she felt a slight tremor slide from the back of her neck through the base of her spine. The engraved words and designs
were not descriptions and notes about a soul laid to rest, but were instead covered by small scriptures and designs, some of which she could not interpret, and appeared to be written in an older tongue. She sensed some significance in their presence, but could not quite grasp her reasoning to this effect. Growing colder and slightly spooked by the returning rustle of leaves on the surrounding ground, Jenna continued her survey, finding each marker covered in the same cryptic dialect, and no more clues until she reached the object on the far side of the enclosure. About the Author: Sam Klopp is currently a junior at Wilson, majoring in Veterinary Medical Technology, with special interests in English, gothic literature and bat research. She welcomes her readers to send her feedback after every story installment as it will be used to further the plot along. Please send all comments, critiques and/ or ideas to sklopp@wilson.edu.
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About Campus
Sound Off! Wilson What do you think of Wilson’s Traditions? by April C. Davila
Amber Heinbaugh ‘14
Megan Foreacre ‘15
Olivia Hunter ‘12
Shannon McGarry ‘15
“I think they are an important part of this college because it impacts students to draw them in.”
“I think it’s entertaining. Gives everyone the opportunity to be here and get to know everybody.”
“They are really cool. It gets everyone involved altogether and gets us to bond outside of the freshmen class.”
“I like them. They are the reason I wanted to come here.”
munity here. Also, I like the location. Chambersburg is a nice little town. There are many opportunities to do interesting projects at the school.” As the college farmer, Bay is in charge of planting all the crops and making sure they are cared for. She also manages the staff, interns and volunteers. She says there are some rewarding things as a farmer, “I am rewarded planting food that people eat and know how to do that. Also, I am rewarded by being outside and working with nature.” Bay works with Program Manager of Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, Christine Mayer.
Mayer says, “I am happy to have her here. She feels comfortable with her surroundings and is getting to know the farm. Especially, she is eager to meet college and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members.” Fulton Farm CSA is a project of the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living at the school. It is a program for not only the school students but also the community. In Bay’s first year, she plans lots of things to do. She wants to have a good season with lots of crops that can be sold in the dining hall. She says to the campus, “I do like here and I am looking
forward to getting know everyone. I hope that I can get people excited about farming and students will come and visit the farm.”
Faculty Profile: New College Farmer Sarah Bay by Ji yoon Shin
Sarah Bay, the new college farmer, dresses in casual attire such as vests, cargos, and hiking boots. She is tall and has a big smile and says, “Spring is coming and during the spring break I’ll make fields ready to plan spring crops.” Bay became our new college farmer in the beginning of the February. Before then, she worked at a certified organic vegetable farm located one hour away from the school. She was there almost five years. Working a college farmer is first time for her. She says, “I chose to work at Wilson because I like the idea working at the college and being part of com-
Sarah Bay, Fulton Farmer Photo by Ji yoon Shin
Phoenix Mascot Find New Members to Ignite Wilson Sports Spirit by Soyoung An
“Phoebe” The Phoenix Photo courtesy of Lori Frey
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A school’s mascot is a symbol of its sports team and central to team spirit. The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is looking for new students, faculty or staff members to be the Phoenix mascot for this spring season. The Phoenix mascot plays an important role in creating the atmosphere during sports events and promoting college athletics. The SAAC held tryouts in the Field House following spring break. Director of Athletics, Lori Frey says, “Graduates and the community felt that we should treat our mascot like many other colleges do. It is prestigious.”
At many schools, the mascot is a central part of school spirit. They cheer up the crowd who supports the team and brings up the spirit of the players during sporting events. The Athletics Department has a mascot costume that is a phoenix. An alumni purchased this costume for Wilson athletes several years ago. The last four years, a student’s parent volunteered their time as the mascot. Alyssa Bernard ‘12 says, “We want to be able to find one or two people that are energetic, creative and fun to be the supporter of the playing team and get the crowd excited and pumped.” Once selected the mascot will
be expected be present at all athletic events and will be held to the same standard as other athletes. “It is a huge commitment and an honor to be considered,” Frey says. The legend of the phoenix’s spark, strength and renewed spirit motivates Wilson sports teams. In the same way that the mythical phoenix burns and then rises from the ashes, the student athletes also recover from difficulties and find strength. “It takes long time to get everything ready in order to do it [select a mascot],” Frey says. The SAAC had a lot of paper work to complete, policies and applications for the interviewing process.
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Kids’ Korner
Fingerprint Art Color this cute bear!
Materials: • Paper • Ink pad • Markers
Directions: • Roll your finger or thumb over the ink pad. • Make a print by firmly pressing the inked finger or thumb against the paper. Use different fingers to make prints of various sizes. • Wash your hands and allow the prints to dry for a few minutes. Then draw faces and other details on the prints. Look through books or magazines for ideas for more fingerprint art.
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Calendar & Announcements
Weekly Events Mondays
Tuesdays
Monday Morning Prayer 8:00am Prayer Chapel
College Choir 11:00am-12:15pm Lortz 210 FREE
Grief Support Group 11:00am-12:00pm Wellness Center For info: counselingintern@wilson.edu
French Table 12:00pm Jensen Dining Hall FREE
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm Lortz Hall 210 Spanish Table 5:00pm Jensen Dining Hall FREE
Wednesday Worship 12:00-12:30pm Alumnae Chapel
Freedom from Smoking Program 6:30-8:00pm Coyle Free Library FREE Mar. 27-May 15 Fiber Fellowship 8:00-10:00pm Lenfest Commons FREE
Ballet Class 6:30-7:45pm Appenzellar Dance Studio FREE
Fri, Mar. 23
Wednesdays
Sat, Mar. 24
Environmental Sciences Career Forum Guest Speakers: ●Mike PiaskowskiDCNR
●Kelly Sitch-DCNR ●Christine Mayer-FCSL ●Anthony Rathfon-DEP
Sun, Mar. 25
Sat, Mar. 31
FRESH: Stories from the Food Front 1:30-5:00pm Patterson Lounge For info: 264-4141 x3247
The Clothesline Project 10:00am-6:00pm Lenfest Commons FREE
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Thurs, April 12
Guest Speakers: ● Tiffany Bricker-Technician ● Tracy Spangler-CVT ● Dawn Dilling-PA DOA ● Dianne McCullough-Manager ● Barbara Haimbach-CVT
Thurs, Mar. 29
Tues, Mar. 27 Weds, Mar. 28 Enviro. Sciences Career Day 12:00-2:00pm Science Ctr.
Dean’s List Reception Human Services 5:00-6:00pm Career Day Patterson Lounge 4:00-6:00pm Science Ctr.
Sun, April 1
Hagerstown Outlets Shopping 12:00-5:00pm Sign up in Lorie Helman’s office
Wednesday, March 28 12:00-2:00pm Science Center 229
Career On Demand 10:00am-4:00pm Lenfest 106 FREE
Roommate Mixer 8:00-9:00pm Lower Lenfest FREE
Saturdays
Veterinary Medicine Technology Career Forum
Spanish Film 9:15pm Allen Auditorium WAR FREE
Mon, Mar. 26
Mon, April 2
Adult Degree Coffee Clatch 5:00-6:00pm Science Ctr. Lobby FREE
VMT Career Day 12:00-2:00pm Science Ctr.
Opening Reception: Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition 5:00-7:00pm Bogigian Gallery Exhibit runs through April 20
“Dinner for Winners” 5:00-7:00pm Jensen Dining Hall For info: jay.pfeiffer@wilson.edu
Tues, April 3
“Discovering the Dutch” World Travel Series Laird/Thomson Hall 6:00pm- Dinner 7:00pm- Film For info: 262-2003
English/Journalism Career Forum
Weds, April 4
VMT Career Day 12:00-2:00pm Science Ctr. “Dinner for Winners” 5:00-7:00pm Jensen Dining Hall For info: jay.pfeiffer@wilson.edu
Friday, March 30 ● 12:00-2:00pm ● Science Ctr. 229 Guest Speakers:
Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra 7:30pm Laird Hall For info: 262-2003 Farewell International Host Family Party 6:30-8:00pm Sarah’s Coffeehouse
Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Group 12:00-1:00pm Prayer Chapel FREE
Tues, March 27 12:00-2:00pm Science Center 229
Internship & Career Fair Art Workshop 2:00-4:00pm 8:30am-3:30pm Jensen Dining Hall Science Ctr. Aud. FREE For info: 264-4141
Mon, April 9
FUSE Christian Fellowship 8:00-11:00pm Shippensburg University FREE
Spanish Table 12:00pm Jensen Dining Hall FREE
●Julia Olafson-DEP
Weds: 11:00am-10:00pm Thurs: 9:00am-1:00pm, 2-6:00pm, 8-10:00pm Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
ADA Room Selection 007 Lenfest For info: reslife@wilson.edu
Fridays
College Choir 11:00am-12:15pm Lortz 210 FREE
●Daniel Husted-DEP
ADA & Premiere Weekend Premiere Weekend Squatting Campus-wide event Campus-wide event Requests Due Fitness Center Hours Residence Life Mon: 9-10:00am, 11:00am-10:00pm For info: Tues: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2-10:00pm reslife@wilson.edu
Fri, Mar. 30
Thursdays
Andrea Rich & Colin Stevens - Public Opinion Trish Bennett - Author Patricia Clough - Public Relations
Sun, April 15
Off-Campus Housing Requests Due and Room Selection 6:00-10:00pm For info: reslife@wilson.edu Gordon Turk Van Looy Organ Series 3:00pm Alumnae Chapel For info: 262-2003
Mon, April 16
“Autonomy After Virtue” Orr Forum 6:00pm Science Ctr. Auditorium
Tues, April 17
“Scripture (Secular & Sacred) in the Task of Ethical Formation” Orr Forum 10:30am Science Ctr. Auditorium
Mon, Apr. 24
Navigating the Internship Process 12:00pm Lenfest 106 FREE
Shuttle Services Friday Evenings Shuttle services begin at 5:15pm Van leaves from behind Sarah’s Coffeehouse approximately every hour
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