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The Senior Class of 2013 before the Color Ceremony during Sarah Wilson Week.

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Photo courtesy of Victoria Alterio “There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.”

12 ~ Winston Churchill

The Wilson Billboard September 28, 2012 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXXVI, No. 1

Convocation Heralds Theme of Change

by Caileigh Oliver

On Thursday, Sept. 4th, the college gathered in Thompson Chapel for Fall Convocation to signal the start of the new semester. The event was titled “Change,” and discussed in the speeches made.

The purpose of Fall Convocation is to welcome back members of the Wilson community for a new semester and to deliver a message of what to expect for the upcoming year. It also introduces freshmen to the rest of the community and is their time to sign the Honor Principle as they promise to uphold the integrity of the college.

In her opening introduction, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty Dr. Mary Hendrickson discussed how change for all was coming and how everyone must be open to the positive aspects of change.

“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us,” said Hendrickson, quoting folklorist Joseph Campbell.

President Barbara Mistick said “Anticipation of the new academic year is what brings us together today.”

Mistick’s speech also empha-

HIGHLIGHTS

sized change. She discussed how college faces in upcoming months. during the 1800s, pioneers travMistick went on the state that eled west the college a f t e r has gone encourthrough maagement jor changes by the in the past, National especially in P a r k 1979, 1982, Service. and 1996, Detailand has ing the continued journey, to survive.

Mistick Over 8,000 emphawomen and sized the men have number graduated of strugfrom Wilgles and son, and difficulmany more ties the will do so in pioneers President Barbara Mistick addresses the community the future.

Photo by Caileigh Oliver Freya Burw e n t during Fall Convocation. through in order to reach the new nett, Director and Associate Profesland. Not only did they face many sor of the Veterinary Medical Techstruggles, but they also had to nology program, discussed how leave a number of precious and much Wilson has changed in the meaningful items behind in or- time she has been at Wilson, both as der to make the journey west. a student and as a faculty member.

“Wilson will have to leave “I’ve been here 23 years, and I’ve some things behind,” she said, seen a lot of change,” stated Burnett. referring to the changes the The changes Burnett has seen

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range from the placement of places on campus - such as the bookstore being where the post office is now located or the Equestrian center which consisted of just one barn located behind Penn Hall. She added that while there has been a lot of change at the college, it has still retained its essence of being Wilson and would continue to do so.

“We will survive. It’s possible… because we’re Wilson,” said Burnett.

The theme of change echoes the theme of change being announced by the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College. Formed in February 2012, Mistick charged the commission with the task of researching both areas the college needs improvement in, such as quality of life and marketing, and ways they can be improved.

The Commission has already held several open campus meetings where a number of potential changes were discussed, including the possibility of male residential students and new majors in an effort to increase student enrollment to over 1,000. The college currently has a student enrollment size of less than 700.

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Editorial-Opinion

Editorial

2012 is a big year. Turn on the news, and the discussion is probably about some aspect of the presidential race between Democrat President Barack Obama and Republican Nominee Mitt Romney – ranging from their positions on the big issues to what they were wearing last night.

Not all of it is big and life changing, but it all contributes to the discussion about a major event that will affect the lives of every American.

Yet that’s not exactly the case here at Wilson. While occasionally something will pop up on the Facebook newsfeed, political views tend to get put on the sideline here – and that’s not necessarily a good thing. Many students say, “I just don’t like politics,” or “I just vote for whomever my parents vote for.” Getting involved and learning about what’s going on is important, especially when it involves electing the person who will be the leader of our country for the next four years.

Being informed doesn’t just

2012: The Year to Speak Up and Make Your Voice Heard

by Caileigh Oliver have to be on a national level – it can be on a much more local and immediate level, such as right here at our own college. For example, this past spring students learned that due to a number of administrative decisions, the week between the end of finals and graduation (known as Senior Week) was going to be no more, with graduation occurring the day after the end of finals, in the process eliminating a number of traditions that occur during that week.

To try and fight back, a sit-in was scheduled in April to be held on the Green – yet only a fraction of the student body showed up for this event. Here was an event that would have an immediate impact on the community, and only a fraction of our voices were making themselves heard.

Many Wilson community members probably don’t even realize what decision was reached.

It was decided that finals would

be moved ahead by a day so that the Friday of finals week will be free to do all the events that normally occur throughout the span of Senior Week. This upcoming May will be the first experience of this change – we will have to wait and see how it turns out.

Some community members have voiced their concerns about issues on campus, but only in passing.

Only a few have actually taken their concerns and acted on them, like the students who organized the sit-in. The Wilson community has so many outlets available to them where they can make their voices heard and express their opinion, but we rarely take advantage of our opportunities. You don’t have to resort to sitting at the table in the dining hall stating how you dislike something and it will never change – it can! Make a petition, organize a meeting, go to a WCGA event, and ask questions if there’s something you want to know more about.

The Letters to the Editor section of Billboard has not been seen in the past few years because no one has written anything for us to publish – it’s still here, and waiting to reappear in our publication.

At the very least, inform yourself about what is going on, and have the ability to decide for yourself how important an issue is to you.

Now is an important time to make your voice heard. The Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College is currently researching ways to allow the college to thrive in the future, and looking at some large changes to Wilson in order for this to happen - including the possibility of admitting male residential students.

There’s a reason we’re known as Wild Wilson Women. It began with a group of alumnae who used their voices to save the college from closing in 1979. We can continue to make our voices heard now to ensure our college and its beloved traditions continue to survive into the future.

out upon. No matter how wrapped up in our own lives we are, it only takes a minute to make your voice heard.

Now I certainly don’t mean to say that complaining is the wrong thing to do - it is all in how you do it.

Complain to the right people in the right way. Going off on a vocal rampage to your best friend who sees the story the same way you do doesn’t open your eyes to the other possibilities. KNOW THE FULL STORY. Make an effort to become informed. This not only applies to what goes on here at Wilson but to life in general.Take for instance the upcoming elections. There are a multitude of students here on campus that say they are not voting because they do not agree with the candidates or politics in general. That does absolutely nothing to get your opinion heard and changes nothing.

Half of you probably don’t

even know what changes are being discussed this very moment, and the other half of you will probably not even read this letter but here it is anyways. Change is coming my friends and in a big way!

You can be afraid, happy, or really pissed off at what is decided, but no one will ever know unless you make your opinion heard. WCGA (Wilson College Government Association for those of you whose heads are under a rock) speaks out for the students who are less inclined to walk right up to the administration and say how they really feel. An association run by OUR PEERS for pete’s sake – you can tell them practically anything!

And the great thing about it is that they will actually do something about what you are complaining about. They hold weekly meetings when no classes are scheduled so there is no excuse why you shouldn’t come. There is

even this thing called pizza talk where they give you free pizza! Wow! So for those of you who are starving after that awful dinner you were forced to eat in the dining hall that evening… why haven’t I seen you in those meetings? Just a bit hypocritical ya think?

The opportunities are there and all you as a student have to do is reach out and grab them. We all know who the leaders are on this campus and they are more than willing to hear you thoughts on what can be done to make Wilson OURS. Because let’s face it, we have invested in a business with all the money we pay in tuition, however you may go about paying for it, so take what you are putting your money into and make something out of it. I dare you…

For those who will take Offence were none is intended, they are beneath the Notice of Your Humble Servant, Silence Does-no-good

Letters to the Editor

“Histories of Lives are seldom entertaining, unless they contain something either admirable or exemplar” -Benjamin Franklin Why should I care about this you say? Because now is the opportunity for you and your fellow students to do something admirable and memorable that will make an impact for years to come. There is never a lack of complaints to pass around ranging from academics, to residence halls, to the food served in the dining hall but what have you really done other than whine about it? Whether you are an outgoing person or someone who would rather sit in the back of class there is something you can do to be heard. Nagging to your friends about everything that pushes your buttons and writing snide little comments on posters hanging all around campus really does nothing to change the very thing you are so against as to act

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 Advisers Kimberley Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Editor-in-Chief Caileigh Oliver Copy Editor Caileigh Oliver Sports Editor Caileigh Oliver Staff Writers Caileigh Oliver Lauren Kershner Jonathan Clark Jisoo Kim Jeehee Won Sooji Ahn Lesley Eichelberger Graphic Designers Caileigh Oliver Lesley Eichelberger Lauren Kershner Jisoo Kim Jeehee Won Sooji Ahn

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Politics

Wilson College Government Association 2012-2013

Welcome to our first segment of an ongoing series that gives you the insight into everything that your student government does for you! In this edition, we want to let everyone on the Wilson Campus to know who we are and what goals we have to help make this a very successful academic year.

Who we are!

The Executive Board includes President Janelle Wills ‘14, Vice President Leslie Hoover ‘13, Treasurer Monica Lyons ‘13, Secretary Amanda Clever ‘14, Chief Justice Hannah DeMoss ‘13, Academic Affairs Chair Rachael Kinley ‘13, Constitution and By-Laws Chair Jess Massilotti ‘14, and Parliamentarian Megan Longstreet ‘13.

What is our slogan?

PUSH Persist Until Something Happens What are our goals for this year?

Some of the goals the Executive Board has for this year are: to improve communication in all levels of the college; establish a Student Space; lay the groundwork for a Traditions Enrichment Campaign; improve the image of WCGA; make the college more transparent; and listen to those who need a voice to express their concerns, comments, and compliments.

Stay tuned for our next segment in the next issue!

The new lounge furniture is HERE! Please thank your WCGA officers when you see them. Make sure to treat it nicely so that future Wilson woman will be able to enjoy it like we all do!

You Decide 2012: Dates to Remember Tuesday, October 16: - Do you know your candidates? Explore party and candidate platforms in Lenfest Lobby.

Wednesday, October 17: -You are vital to the U.S.A! We want you! Why you should be paying attention, asking questions, and speaking up. A casual converstation with the Franklin County Democratic and Republican party chairs, Steve Harris and Dwight Weidman. Being held at 7pm in the Sceince Center Auditorium.

Tuesday, October 30: -Mock Election! Practice makes perfect, try out your voting muscles in Lenfest Lobby.

Results will be revealed Election night.

Tuesday, November 6: -Get out the vote! Then get your party on while the results come in. Beginning at 7pm in the Science Center Lobby.

Debate Dates: All debates will be shown at the Big Screen in Lower Lenfest from 9-10:30pm.

-Wednesday October 3 - First Presidential debate -Tuesday October 16 -Second Presidential debate -Thursday October 18 -Vice Presidential debate -Monday October 22 -Third and final Presidential debate

Election 2012 events brought to you by Residence Life and Political Science 370 students

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News

Commission on Shaping Future of College Calls on Students for Help

by Lesley Eichelberger

Wilson, students and alumnae/i may doubt the Commission’s ability to preserve the traditions and academic legacy that some feel is the “essence” of Wilson College. As academics move steadily towards science and health care programs and male enrollment is the hot button issue of conversation these days, how will the Commission uphold the school’s commitment to educating women and fostering creative and critical thinkers to be women of leadership? Mistick is optimistic toward this goal.

“We can make sure that we hold on to that which makes Wilson special. Through the Quality of Life subcommittee, we can identify and preserve those special intangible things that are probably different for each person.

This is another reason students should get involved,” said Mistick.

To have a voice in this discussion, visit www.wilson.edu/commission, or e-mail commission@ wilson.edu. To learn more about the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College, visit the school’s homepage and follow the links under Commission.

There is a rumor around campus that big things are about to happen to our little school. Like most rumors, there is much truth in this one. The changes that will soon come our way will determine all aspects of student life here at Wilson College. From Financial aid to program choices, a plan is under construction to renovate and rejuvenate our campus.

Under the competent and visionary leadership of Dr. Barbara Mistick, the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College was formed this past summer.

“The Commission membership is cross-functional and was selected to represent the entire institution.

They include alumnae/i, trustees, faculty, staff and even students from all different levels,” said Mistick.

Wilson’s institutional data, as well as national data from other schools and prospective students, was collected by an outside consulting firm, Stevens Strategy.

Subcommittees were then “selfselected,” according to Mistick.

The subcommittees include: College Success Stories, which will look at other colleges that

have successfully undergone major transition; Programs, which will overhaul the current academic programs into a more efficient and beneficial curriculum; Pricing and Finance, which will consider financial aid and strategic analysis of operational costs, tuition and supplementing revenue; Markets, will seek to improve Wilson’s visibility and generate new revenue sources; and Quality of Life, will look at all aspects of student life from scheduling options to amenities to sports facilities, and is dedicated to improving the student experience.

Top priority of the Commission is student input. Starting with the Stevens survey and continuing with emails, postcards and invitations to attend a multitude of meetings and forums, the President has shown initiative and intent on finding out what matters to her students.

“Anyone that wants to share their perspective should do it now.

We do not want to determine what is best for them. It will be best for us all if the students can tell us what they want,” said Mistick.

Alicia Mills ‘13, knows what she wants from her school.

“My biggest fear is not being able to find a job when I graduate. This local community does not have jobs to support many of our programs,” said Mills.

Engaging the local community is an important task for Debra Collins, Director of Communications and member of the Markets subcommittee. Her charge is to increase Wilson’s visibility within a community that is currently under-utilizing and under-appreciating the school.

“We did an economic impact study of Wilson and Chambersburg and found that we are of great value to the community. It is a reciprocal relationship, not just dependent upon employment but of other factors too. Student spending includes supporting many local businesses,” said Mistick.

To involve Chambersburg in Wilson’s transformation, the Commission has adopted a motto of transparency which invites anyone with a vested interest in the school’s future to contribute to the decision making process.

With financial sustainability being the motivating force behind most of the impending changes to

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tem where students receive $5.50 in printing credits each semester.

“Our goal was so the majority of students will still be able to print all of their course work free,” said Shoop. According to Shoop, this is not a loss of free printing, but rather a way to control unlimited printing.

He is concerned that a small portion of students use most of the resources, so students who really want to print what they need cannot print.

“A smaller population of the campus was printing far more than they should have been, so that really put a burden across all of the other students because all students together are still paying for printing supplies, things like that through your technology fee,” said Shoop.

Moreover, a pay-for-printing system prevents a lot of wasteful printing. Shoop and many librarians often saw that some students would open up a large journal article that was 200-300 pages in length. Stu-

dents would just click print, stand more conscious of our wastefulby the printer, and watch it produce ness,” said Laura Wilson, ‘14. a pile of paper an inch or more thick. They would then take the top four or five pages and throw the rest away. This system helps students to make sure that they want to print the entire document. If they click ‘Yes’ then they have the responsibilities for printing them.

With the pay-for-printing system, the college provides the student with responsible printing which means printing only what they need. The new printing system uses a printing authentication system to identify student credentials before they print. Students enter their Wilson College user name and password when confirming their print request.

“I have seen the recycling bins from previous years full of mess up prints and it seems like All campus computers require print we waste a lot of paper. Having authorization before printing Photo by Jeehee Won to pay to print should make us

New Printing Fee Encourages Responsible Printing, Reduces Waste A policy affecting Wilson College students implemented this semester states that students are no longer allowed to utilize printing for free. Alan Shoop, director of technology, works on the IT services pay-for-printing system.

“Most colleges are now using something like this. So we are really just following in their footsteps. You know printing across many campuses has really gotten out of control. So, this is really just a method of regulating and keeping control, so to speak,” said Shoop.

Other colleges and universities in PA. also charge for printing. At Shippensburg University, it cost four cents for printing in black and white or 40 cents for printing in color. Here at Wilson, students pay three cents per print in black and white or 12 cents in color. Penn State University (State College, Pa.) also has a pay-for-printing sys-

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Campus Round-Up

Fulton Farm Aims to Grow with USDA Organic Certification

by Lesley Eichelberger

The United States Department of Agriculture demands safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable farming practices from the organic growers that they endorse with their USDA certified organic label. Through strict regulation, inspections and record-keeping, the USDA provides a homogenous standard for the organic industry, ensuring safe and eco-friendly products for consumers.

The Fulton Farm recognizes the benefit of becoming USDA certified organic, and a studentled project is making it happen.

Amanda Keggerreis ‘13, along with Asst. Prof. of Environmental Science, Dr. Edward Wells, Fulton Farm Manager, Sarah Bay and Program Manager of the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, Chris Mayer, are working together to complete the lengthy application process.

“I’m the go-between. I collect all the required information and then

submit it to the government. Sarah, Chris and Dr. Wells are helping me to find what I need,” says Keggerreis.

Although the process of certification is new to the Fulton Farm, the practices supported by the USDA are not.

“The farm has been certified naturally grown, which is a grassroots alternative to the USDA, for the last 10 years. The USDA requires more rigorous record keeping and inspections, but many of their practices we already do,” said Bay. “We will use USDA certified pesticides, fertilizers and products. The fact that the process is so rigorous is a good thing. It’s better for everyone to be on the same page since there are so many different standards for alternative certifications,” explains Bay. With this certification comes high hopes for Dr. Wells, who sees this as a step toward Wilson’s goal of financial sustainability.

“It will allow for more oppor-

tunities for research and to obtain grant money,” says Wells.

Along with financial rewards, the USDA certification also offers academic benefits to the Wilson community.

“Students do a lot of research here, being USDA certified will give those projects more cred- Farmer Sarah Bay sits on a Fulton Farm tractor.

Photo courtsey of Lesley Eichelberger ibility,” said Bay. Keggerreis hopes that her ef- I could help other farms with this forts not only help the Fulton process,” said Keggerreis ‘13.

Farm grow, but that it will also If anyone else would like to be help her in her future career. a part of the farm’s success, vol“This project is giving me ex- unteer opportunities exist evperience in a type of work that ery Thursday from 4:00pm until I didn’t know anything about 6:00pm. Also, look for emails until I started. Maybe this will with updates, announcements open up other doors for me and concerning the farm’s activities.

a college will offer an equine program at all, let alone the three different types of arenas Wilson offers as well as a cross country course,” said Allie Elizabeth Veach ‘14.

There are three arenas students can ride in: the Kitts, also known as the outdoor; the Cook, the smaller indoor arena; and the Hawthorne, the large indoor arena. The Kitts Arena was named after Colonel Kitts, former Director of the Equine program. The Cook Arena, has mirrors on the walls so riders can assess their positions during lessons. The largest arena, the Hawthorne, is where students practice

their jumping skills; and clinicians like Jeremy Beal can come in and give more advice.

There are three barns that can house 23-24 horses. Barn One, consists of school owned horses, also known as school horses. Barn Two has both school horses and horses that are being leased to the school from current students, faculty or staff. Barn Three houses student owned horses, called boarders.

During most of the summer the horses are in lighter work. This causes them to need to be ridden more before the start of the year to get them back into the shape.

“The staff did a good job working with the school horses to get them trained and fit for the new school year,” said John Tukey, Director of Equestrian Studies.

Riding lessons take place every day of the week. On weekends, community members are able to come and ride the school horses for a fee. The center also provides lessons to riders who have a disabilities. This is part of the Equine Facilitated Therapeutics program, which is run by Ann O’Shallie and taught by students who are learning

An Introduction to the Penn Hall Equestrian Center and Teams

by Lauren Kershner

The Penn Hall Equestrian Center, to some it is where they spend all of their free time. For others, it’s just the place where the horses live and the people with funny pants go.

Whether walking or driving, you must cross the Conococheague Creek to get there. Driving allows you to see riders and horses playing or swimming. Walking allows you to see the horses relaxing in their paddocks; where the horses are kept when not being used.

“The equestrian center was one of the main reasons I choose to transfer to Wilson. It is rare that

A student walks a school horse back to the barn after a lesson.

Photo by Lauren Kershner

how to teach riders with disabilities here at the college.

There are also five teams that practice, ride, teach and compete at all levels. The Dressage team educates members on the discipline of dressage, and competes at Intercollegiate Dressage Association shows. Members are chosen based on their skill during a try-out ride at the beginning of the semester.

The Drill team consists of eight riders who perform movements at the walk and trot in time to music, and perform at most of the open house events.

Focusing on the sport of eventing, is the Eventing team who assist in building and maintaining the cross country course. They ride both in the Hawthorne and on the cross country course.

The Hunt Seat Equitation team competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, and participates in about three shows per semester one of which is on campus.

The fifth team is the Western Team. They focus on the education of the western riding discipline as a non-riding team.

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Traditions

Memories...

Clockwise from top left: Juniors gather in Laird Hall to prepare to dink their Littles; Members of the junior class light the candles of the ‘W’; a water fight outside of Riddle Hall; Sophomores Amber Heinbaugh (L) and Brittney Morris (R) lead the freshmen in a song.

Top photos by Caileigh Oliver; Bottom Photos courtesy of Victoria Alterio

by Lauren Kershner

Sarah Wilson Week Wows Freshmen

Students dressed liked pirates and ninjas were everywhere on campus on Mon, Sept. 17. It was Sarah Wilson Week.

The week is meant to strengthen the class bonds.

Whether Odd or Even, pirate or ninja, it is a week to remember and share with both new and returning students. On Monday evening, the freshmen class was kidnapped from their rooms and walked around campus singing songs with the sophomore class.

“There was a lot of preparation, but everything went well,” said Michele Wright, President of the Class of 2014.

The following day was when

What is the Dink?

“Dinks” are a traditional Wilson hat given by a junior (called a “Big Sister”) to a chosen freshman (“Little Sister”) during Sarah Wilson Week.

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members of the freshmen and first year class were introduced to their Big Sisters. The Big Sister is a student in the junior class who is a mentor to the new student throughout their time here. They are there to help them by being someone to talk to, a friend or study buddy.

Even though it was raining, the freshmen were again kidnapped during the night and received their dinks from their Big Sisters. They also received their class colors and banner from the senior class.

The Evens went for a hayride Wednesday night to visit Sarah Wilson’s grave. It was a night for them to pay their respects to the person who helped fund the school. The seniors were

waiting for them, ready to charge with water guns before ending the night with a song war. Freshmen were also met with a surprise from the sophomores When they arrived back at the residence halls to find the halls decorated with red and blackthe colors of the sophomore class.

Crazy outfits and eccentric behavior was the norm in the lunch room on Thursday, Sophomore Buddy Day. Sophomore buddies are other mentors to the freshman much like the Big Sisters, but they will be there after the Big Sisters graduate. Banner stealing began Thursday and continued well into the night. The object: do not lose your banner and steal another class’s banner. Evens steal

The Dink The Colors

The color of the brim of the dink indicates the main color of that class.

How It’s Done

from Odds and vice versa.

“Sarah Wilson Week was a big success in getting the freshmen participating in the college traditions. I feel like they really connected with the other classes through each day’s activities,” said Wright.

The week ended with the color war and the ceremonial end of banner stealing, where all banners are brought to the Green to be shown off by the classes.

The seniors proudly displayed the stolen junior banner. For the color war, freshmen tried to put as much blue in front of the Evens light post while the sophomores competed with as much red as possible across the Green.

The Placement

Evens and Odds have different traditions they follow when they dink their Littles.

Dinks are worn the same as the Big Sister before was dinked and wore hers. At reunions, you can see groups of “sister” alums all wearing dinks the same way.

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Sports

by Caileigh Oliver

Soccer

The Wilson Phoenix currently has a season record of 2-8, with both wins occurring during home games played at Kris’s Meadow. Both wins were also shutouts, with goalie Katie Murphy ‘13 blocking all shots taken at the goal. Courtney Bernecker ‘14 is the current leading goal scorer of the season with five goals, while Emma Kurtenbach ‘16 holds the lead in number of shots made with a current total of 24.

8/31 - Mary Baldwin College 9/8 - SUNY Cobleskill 9/9 - SUNY IT 9/12 - Cedar Crest College 9/15 - Penn State Berks

Scoreboard

- 0-3 - 2-3 - 0-4 - 0-3 - 0-10

9/17 - Christendom College 9/20 - Rosemont College 9/22 - SUNY Morrisville 9/23 - Cazenovia College 9/26 - Trinity University

- 0-3 - 0-3 - 2-0 - 0-6 - 5-0

Schedule Home Games at Kris’s Meadow 10/3 - Gallaudet University - 4:00pm 10/20 - College of St. Elizabeth - 1:00pm

10/24 - Penn State Harrisburg - 4:00pm

Away Games 9/29 - Penn State Abington 10/5 - Lancaster Bible College

Courtney Bernecker ‘14 prepares to strike the ball.

10/13 - Wells College 10/14 - Keuka College

Photo by Caileigh Oliver

10/18 - Valley Forge Christian College

by Caileigh Oliver

Field Hockey

The Wilson Phoenix currently has a season record of 4-5, with two wins made at home and two on the road. They won their most recent game against College of Notre Dame of Maryland with a score of 8-2, with seven different players scoring goals. Arissa Ward ‘16 is the lead goal scorer with a total of five goals made, while Hillary Swartz ‘15 holds the lead in assists with a total of six.

Scoreboard

8/31 - Shenandoah University - 3-1 9/5 - Dickinson College - 0-5 9/8 - Stevenson University - 1-7 9/11 - Neumann University - 2-1 9/14 - Goucher College - 2-0

- 1-3 - 0-1 9/23 -Washington and Jefferson College - 1-2 9/26 - College of Notre Dame of MD - 8-2

9/15 - Bridgewater College 9/19 - Randolph Macon College

Schedule Home Games 9/29 - Washington and Lee University - 2:00pm

10/4 - Cedar Crest College - 4:00pm 10/11 - Frostburg University - 4:00pm 10/13 - Albright College - 1:00pm 10/26 - Hood College - 4:00pm

Chelsey Smentkowski ‘13 runs the ball up the field.

Photo by Caileigh Oliver

Away Games 10/1 - Bethany College 10/16 - Immaculata University 10/20 - Wells College 11/3 - Houghton College 11/4 - Christopher Newport University

Athletes of the Week

Megan Schneck ‘14

Arissa Ward ‘16

Maggie Sipps ‘13

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People

New Math Professor Has High Hopes and Advice for Students

by Sooji Ahn

It's not just a new semester with new students but new professors, too. Math professor Dr. Justin Lawrence from Dublin, Ireland is one of the new professors.

Lawrence's main reason in coming to Wilson College is his interest in teaching. According to Lawrence, when he started off his career he was more interested in research. While doing research, he got an opportunity to teach. After a time he found he enjoyed teaching more than doing research.

When he looked for a new job,

he decided to focus on teaching.

"Wilson is great for me and I wanted to work at Wilson College. They have small class sizes and I can get to know each student individually,” says Lawrence.

According to Lawrence, he is interested in teaching not only math, but also physics since he has a Physics PhD from the University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom.

"If people are interested in them, I would like to start offering minors in physics and biophysics,” Lawrence says.

He explained some of the differences between university edu-

cation in Ireland and America.

According to Lawrence, university education in Ireland is free because the state pays for education. University students in Ireland do not worry because it does not cost very much to go to school. However, many American students have a part time job while going to school in order to be able to pay their tuition.

Also, Lawrence passes along a request to Wilson College students.

“Make sure to work hard, Math Professor Dr.Justin Lawrence enjoy your time here. WilPhoto by Sooji Ahn son College is a good place.”

dent from the Gaza Strip in Palestine. She is the first Palestinian student at Wilson College.

According to International Student Advisor, Paul Miller, Tafesh received scholarships from Amideast to come to Wilson College for four years. Amideast is an American organization that is engaged in international education in the Middle East and North Africa. Wilson College and Amideast have an agreement which provides a student with a scholarship.

Tafesh came to America and chose to attend Wilson College since she can have better opportunities here than in Palestine.

“I want to be a doctor, but we do not have good education to be

a doctor since we do not have facilities and medications because of their occupation. So, I came here to take advantage of every opportunity that I have to be the best educated doctor,” said Tefesh.

“Palestine does not have a lot of chances for women. I have better education and more opportunities in the United States. So, I can be qualified to be a leader. And then when I go back to my country, I will try to make a change to a better situation,” says Tafesh.

Palestinians and Israelis have a long and complex history of conflicts regarding the Gaza Strip since it was settled. Conflicts have been occurring since then. Israel built the Israeli Gaza Strip barrier to

improve security in Israel between 1994 and 1996. In addition, Gaza has been under the Israeli blockade since June of 2007. Since Palestine and Israel attack each other, people can die any second because a lot of wars and bombings are occurring in the Gaza. People’s living conditions are poor and they can use electricity and get water only six hours a day. According to the United Nations, 80 percent of the population of Gaza is dependent on food aid.

Tafesh is eager to make people aware of what is going on in Palestine and to be more supportive of Palestine.

“When I go back to my home, I want to cure and help people. Hopefully, I will one day,” says Tafesh.

the college stands for. She likes the empowering of women and wanted to be a part of that.

Fisher explained Human Resources is and what it involves.

“Human Resource oversees employee benefits, payroll and employee issues. We try to design a strategy for long term projects and on-going projects to align at the college. This involves a lot of overseeing employees,” said Fisher.

Human Resources works with all faculty, staff and students. They also handle payroll for everybody and manage their benefits. Human Resources also handle their insurance, their retirement plans, vacations and sick time. They administer these services and are also

involved with recruiting new employees, making sure they have the right people and the right employees on board to take Wilson further.

They handle any issues that may come up with employees and then

strategize with them to align their needs with those of the college.

“I am very excited to be here and I look forward to working with everyone. My door is always open!” said Fisher.

First Student from Palestine Brings New Perspective to Campus

by Sooji Ahn

New students have arrived for the start of a new term at Wilson College. One of them is Ghada Tafesh ‘16, an international stu-

Ghada Tefesh from Palestine Photo by Sooji Ahn

Fisher Brings Experience, Enthusiasm to Human Resources Department

by Jeehee Won

About 3 weeks ago, Director of Human Resources, Tammy Fisher, started her first day of work in the Human Resources department. Fisher is from Frederick, Maryland and has been working in HR for about 10 years. Before coming to Wilson, she worked for an international company out of Washington D.C. that involved international business risk consulting and she often managed Human Resources for North America.

“I live nearby and I like schools. I wanted to be a part of them,” said Fisher.

She chose Wilson because she has wanted to work in higher education and she likes what

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Tammy Fisher, Human Resources Department

Photo by Jeehee Won

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Features

The Dark Knight’s Darkest, and Perhaps, Finest Hour

The darkest chapter by far in the groundbreaking series, as well as the first PG-13 movie I would advise parents to view before their children; The Dark Knight Rises arrived to theaters a few months ago to millions of movie goers waiting with bated breath as to how director Christopher Nolan would end his critically acclaimed revamp of the Batman mythology. Will Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale) die? Will Gotham flourish or burn in flames? And, this reviewer’s most asked question, will Anne Hathaway sink her claws into or merely scratch the surface of the role of Catwoman?

To find out the answer to the first two questions, I highly recommend seeing the film. But on the matter of

Hathaway, her turn as Selina Kyle was probably the biggest surprise I’ve seen in a movie this year. The Devil Wears Prada star is excellent as the catlike jewel thief, who incidentally is referred to everything feline related except Catwoman.

Set eight years after the events in The Dark Knight, Wayne – now a Howard Hughes-like recluse – is still nursing himself from his physically and psychologically damaging battle with the Joker. But the city is prospering; primarily because of Batman taking the fall for Harvey Dent/Two-Face’s crimes and murder. Gotham has a gleaming beacon of hope and all seems right until a darkness drifts upon them in the form of Bane (Tom Hardy) – an ultra-strong, destruc-

theMovieReview

by Jonathan Clark

tion driven, genius who intends to bring the city it’s “reckoning.”

Things become darker, much darker at that point. But don’t let the tone of this film scare you away. The Dark Knight Rises is a mind blowing spectacle, with some of the best visual effects ever committed to screen and a knockout finale. Nolan uses the city of Pittsburgh (instead of Chicago as he did with the previous two films) beautifully to evoke the immensity of the struggling Gotham.

Bale gives his best turn as the caped crusader, delving much further into the psyche of Wayne/Batman and his sacrifice to a city that orphaned him as a child. Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman all return in top form

and new faces like Marion Cotillard (as a potential love interest to Wayne) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a beat cop who just may get his own franchise one day are added for good measure. The villainous Hardy is also quite good in a very physical, body-driven performance, but of course comparisons to Heath Ledger’s psychotically unhinged turn as the Joker will always result in Bane’s inferiority in the canon of Batman villains.

While The Dark Knight Rises may not reach the same heights as its predecessor, or Nolan’s previous film Inception (his best work to date), it is a fitting end to a stunning series that has changed the way we look at the superhero genre and cinema in general.

Masters of Humanities Program Welcomes First Graduate Students

by Jisoo Kim

Have you heard about the Masters of Humanities program?

The idea for this program was created by Dr. Michael Cornelius, director of the program, several years ago and has continued to develop until it was officially announced as a new program last spring.

The program at offers a 3+1 program for undergraduate students that will allow students to graduate from Wilson College in four years with both their Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. This new master’s program is designed to actively engage working professionals by combining great thought and creative ideas. This program uses a masters background and skills to accelerate their understanding of the reviewable questions, processes, and examinations that mark the field. An important aim of the program is to allow students to gain insight and knowledge through a variety of Humanities subjects and in-depth studies that will pertain to the student’s area of expertise.

Graduate study in the Humanities can prepare students for careers in teaching and education, publishing and communications, non-profit work, government work, arts and arts management, and

many other fields. Most classes start at night or are taken online.

It was a lengthy process to get the program in place – involoving many different steps and the help of several different groups of people. The entire Humanities division, the Enrollment and Communications department, Jean Hoover, the Registrar and Associate Dean, the faculty curriculum committee, the Finance and Business Office, and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mary Hendrickson had a hand in creating the program.

Many students also helped to bring the program to Wilson.

According to Cornelius, the biggest difficulty is spreading the word and letting people know about the program. He’s doing his best to publicize the program, but it takes time for people to learn about it. It’s a great opportunity for the area, so he wants everyone to know about it.

“The most interesting part of being the director of the program is simply meeting and working with the students,” says Cornelius.

This Fall 2012 semester is the first semester of the program. 15 students are currently enrolled in the program this fall and are entering the program for various rea-

Dr. Michael Cornelius, Director of the M.A. of Humanities program.

Photo by Jisoo Kim

sons. Local educators and teachers have also joined this program.

“All the students have such a varied background and come with so much passion for their interests,” says Cornelius.

In the future, the Humanities program will offer classes on Chaucer, Aesthetics, Nineteenth Century British Literature, and Media Law in the spring as well as courses on Christopher Marlowe, popular representations of the Apocalypse, and a seminar in creative writing poetry

and short fiction in the summer.

“We’re really looking at ideas to build on what we’ve started here and get more people interested in the Humanities in general and this program in particular. I’m very excited about the possibilities for the future!” said Dr. Cornelius.

Cornelius encourages students to apply regardless of their current major. There will be an information session about this program on Thurs, Oct 11th, at 5:30p.m. in the Parlor of Norland Hall.

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International

Postcard from the East

After arriving in the United States, I sometimes gave a bow back to professors or friendly family. When I bowed, they refused to bow and were embarrassed. Of course I know about American culture. But before I knew it, I gave a bow because I’m accustomed to doing it. It was a very embarrassing experience to me as well as them. When I didn’t give a bow to elders here, I felt guilty about it. I was confused for a while.

If you go to Korea, you normally see people bow when they meet old-

Korean Still Bows to Elders in America

by Jisoo Kim

er people. Giving a bow is usual in other Asian countries as well as Korea. Moreover, there are two types of words which are the familiar form of language and honorific form of language in Korea. Koreans use the honorific language to address older people like parents, professor; and even older siblings or friends.

We should be polite to our seniors.

Korea was influenced by theConfucian culture, whose ideas were mainly about being respectful to elders. So, using honorific words or giving a bow is part of daily

life to Koreans because we start etiquette lessons at an early age. I learned how to make a low bow, how to show respect to elders, and things like that from my parents and teachers. Also, children show their love by being respectful, polite and

thoughtful to their parents. Being polite and respectful to elders is an important part of Korean culture and heritage and one they are proud of.

If you see Korean girls giving a bow to someone, just understand them and bow back!

Honorific greeting; followed by a bow: 안녕하세요 (An-nyeong-ha-se-yo) In English, is similar to “Good afternoon.”

Familiar greeting: 안녕 (An-nyeong) In English, is similar to “Hi.”

Friendly Family Party Introduces International Students to Families

Paul Miller addresses families at the Friendly Family party.

by Jisoo Kim

A “Friendly Family Party” was held Sat, Sept. 8th in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology. Host families prepared food for the party and were introduced to their students.

The Friendly Family program has existed at Wilson College for over 25 year and assists students in learning about American family culture. It also develops authentic, long term friendships.

The Friendly Family is expected to maintain at least twice monthly contact through emails, personal visits, trips with the student to local venues such as shopping, occasionally trips to nearby cities, and visits to the family home. Currently 40 families are on mailing list to participate in the program, but only 15 families are active.

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Photo by Jisoo Kim

“I’m very excited because most families attend this program. People who couldn’t attend are ill or out of town,” said Paul Miller, Director of International Student and the Director of the Friendly Family program.

Carla Grignola, a Teacher Assistant from Argentina, has two families; an official family and a partial.

Her official family travels a lot and wants to share their experiences with her. Her partial family’s children are the same age as Grignola.

After their children got married, the parents felt lonely so they applied to the program. Grignola really wants to learn American culture and spend time doing things with her families.

“I feel comfortable. I was very surprised because I didn’t imagine I could have two families,” said Grignola.

The Kuhns family, which consists

of Timothy, Lita and their daughter Genevieve, is one of the families. A friend of Lita’s mother already participated in the program and they heard it was great. It’s their first time participating in this program and they are looking forward to sharing and learning different cultures.

They want to spend time with the students on holiday and help them through everyday American life.

Lou and Linda Lerda are another family. They became members of the program in August of 2007 after they helped two international students. Since that time they have been one of the families for students from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Angola, China, Korea, Armenia

and a second family to many other international students. This year they do not have a dedicated student because of personal issues that would not allow them to fairly devote their time to one person. They do plan to make their home available for Halloween, cookie baking at Christmas before Wilson’s break, and other activities as their schedule permits. They have conducted these activities and others in the past with their students and have become friends with many students from around the world.

“Learning about student’s cultures and sharing these experiences with them is just one of the greatest privileges,” said Lou Lerda.

The Kuhns family poses for a picture. L-R Lita, Genevieve, and Timothy Kuhns.

Photo by Jisoo Kim

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KIDS’ KORNER

Homemade Finger Paint:

Supplies:

- 1 tablespoon unavored gelatin - Cold Water - 1/2 cup cornstarch - 4 tablespoons dishwashing liguid - Food coloring

Instructions:

Picture Puzzle

Stir gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water.

Set aside. In a saucepan stir cornstarch into 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolve. Bring to a simmer and stir until fully thickened. Remove from heat and blend in gelatin mixture. Add dishwashing liquid. Cool and add food coloring as desired.

Store in Tupperware at room temperature.

Information by Ivana Katz of Kids Universe, Article Source: http://www.content4reprint.com

Supplies:

*Magazine picture, map or favourite picture *Glue *Cardboard *Scissors

Instructions:

Glue picture on cardboard. Cut the picture into puzzle pieces. If state map cut along state lines.

Now try to put puzzle together.

Information by Ivana Katz of Kids Universe, Article Source: http://www.content4reprint.com

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Calendar & Announcements Weekly Events Ski Holm Bogigian Gallery Sept. 28-Oct. 12

Women With Children Wednesdays Norland Hall

Writing Essentials Mondays Science Center 128 7:00pm-8:00pm

WCGA Weekly Meetings Tuesdays at 11:00am WCGA Room in Lower Lenfest

Fri, Sept. 28

Sat, Sept. 29

Wed, Oct. 3

Fri, Oct. 5

Mon, Oct. 8

Red Day 1 Laird Hall 8:30am-12:30pm

North Square Farmers’ Market 8:00am-12:00pm

Annual Arts Day Campus-wide

Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm

Fall Recess

Cumberland Valley Film Club A Separation Allen Auditorium 7:30pm

Cumberland Valley Film Club The Artist Allen Auditorium 7:30pm Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm

International Market Rockville Trip 8:00am-5:00pm

Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College - Open Campus Meeting Monday, October 17th - 9:00am-11:00am AND 4:00pm-5:30pm Brooks Science Center Auditorium

Tues, Oct. 9

Thurs, Oct. 11

Fri, Oct. 12

Sat, Oct. 13

Sun, Oct. 14

Fall Recess

Master of Humanities Information Session Norland Parlor 5:30pm-6:30pm

Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm

North Square Farmers’ Market 8:00am-12:00pm

Michael Page Jumping Clinic Main Hawthorne Arena 9:00am-3:00pm

Michael Page Riding Principles Lecture Brooks Science Center Auditorium 7:00pm-8:00pm

Art Workshop Brooks Science Center Auditorium 8:30am-3:30pm

Accounting Career Day Brooks Science Center Auditorium 9:00am-3:00pm

World Travel Dinner & Film Series “Afghanistan & Pakistan: Journey from Kabul to the Kybar Pass” Laird Hall & Thompson Chapel 6:00pm-9:00pm

United States Air Force Heritage Brass Ensemble Laird Hall 7:30pm-9:30pm

Michael Page Jumping Clinic Main Hawthorne Arena 9:00am-3:00pm

Fri, Oct. 19

Sat, Oct. 20

Sun, Oct. 21

Mon, Oct. 22

Tues, Oct. 23

Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm

Hagerstown Outlets Shopping Shuttle 1:00pm-5:00pm

Van Looy Organ Series: Tyler Canonico Thompson Alumnae Chapel 3:00pm-5:00pm

Charles Middleberg: One Survivor’s Experience of the Holocaust Warfield Auditorium 7:00pm

Jeremy Beale Dressage Clinic Main Hawthorne Arena 9:00am-2:00pm

Cumberland Valley Film Club Crazy Stupid Love Allen Auditorium 7:30pm

Wed, Oct. 24

Thurs, Oct. 25

Fri, Oct. 26

Jeremy Beale Dressage Clinic Main Hawthorne Arena 8:00am-2:00pm

Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Jensen Dining Hall 7:00pm-9:00pm

Chambersburg Shopping Shuttle 5:00pm-10:00pm

Field House Hours September 5th - October 31st

Fitness Center September 10th - September 30th

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday:

Monday:

7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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9:00am - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 10:00pm 9:00am - 10:00pm 10:00am - 10:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Monday: Thursday: Saturday:

5:15pm - 7:15pm 5:15pm - 7:15pm 10:00am - 12:00pm

There is No Access to the Penn Hall Pool to Wilson Students at this time

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