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Fall 2015 Issue 1
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
WWC Celebrates 20 Years! By Jenna Kauffman
This year, the Women with Children (WWC) program celebrates its 20th anniversary at Wilson College. The program has made an impact by taking a different look at the college experience, and giving women who may not have had the opportunity to attend college. Recently, Wilson College was ranked ninth out of the top eleven best colleges for pregnant and parenting students on Students for Life of America (studentsforlife.org). Katie Kough, Director of the WWC program since 2009, says they are still in the early stages of commemorating the anniversary, but to expect a series of events. Over the past few weeks, lunch sessions have been held to discuss the progress the program has made and to give students insight on the program and its upcoming plans. As for why she chose her position, Kough states, “I have always worked in higher education and student affairs in some capacity. When the Women with Children program position opened up, I remember thinking... two of the most significant things I have ever done in my life is go to college and have children. And so I wanted to be in a position where I could be a resource that helps students and helps parents wanting to go to college. That was really exciting to me.” The program helps women and children alike. “The parents are not making that choice between their
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IN THIS ISSUE... Editorials 2 News 3 “It’s On Us” Republican Debate Coverage
Campus 4-7 Parking Woes New Data SoŌware Orr Forum Sarah Wilson Week
Sports 8-10 International 11 North and South Korea
Alumni 12 Life on the Outside
Entertainment 13-15
Kerry Salmi ‘16 with her daughter Nevaeh Photo Provided by Kerri Salmi
kids and education. It gives them the opportunity to balance both,” Kough explains. “The chance to live on campus, I think it does a lot for the mothers, it gives a lot of support, they’re close to resources... it doesn’t make their lives easier, you still have to be a college student, but being here in a group having similar situations may provide a measure of comfort. It also exposes their kids to the idea of college and learning. So a lot of these kids may leave here just assuming that that’s their next step, college, whereas living somewhere else they may not make that assumption.” Further supporting Kough’s perspective, Karalee Nichols ‘16 states, “I like the fact that my son gets to see me go to college, because I am setting an example for him and showing him that it’s okay to further his education.” Everyone in the Wilson community is encouraged to help with the program, and with the anniversary celebration. Since
the program began, there has been constant discussion of how it can evolve to accommodate more students but remain within manageable standards. “When it started 20 years ago, we accepted infants. So over the years, there’s been conversation on what needs to grow, what needs to evolve...” Kough mentions. The program has managed to draw interest from students all over the country, from California to New Hampshire. Kough even specifically noted that few of the current residents are actually from Pennsylvania. With this program, students are able to feel secure and gain a great experience they would have never had without it. “Both Nevaeh and I have grown as individuals and we gain more confidence every day because of the opportunities that living on campus offers,” Kerry Salmi ‘16 states, about her and her daughter’s experience here. “Wilson will always have my gratitude for granting me an opportunity to prove to
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OPINION-EDITORIAL
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Horror Movie Hang-Ups
Why are horror movies so bad these days? Is it so difficult to come up with a good plot? My sister and I recently went to go see “The Visit,” and while I will admit it had a decent twist, the movie just was not up to par. I will save the spoilers in case you truly have an interest in seeing it, but I will say it was pretty dull in action. It had me falling asleep at several different points (there was another guy snoring in the theater, so, not alone there), and the only “horror” aspects were jump scares, which were mediocre. I would not rate this movie as the worst horror movie ever, but I think it comes in a close second after the movie “Scream 4.” I do know for a fact that this is the one movie I’ve most regretted seeing in theaters. It wasn’t worth it, and my sister warned me it wouldn’t be. Another movie I recently saw a trailer for, called “The Final Girls,” is literally about getting trapped in a cliché horror movie. My sister wants to see this movie because one of her favorite actresses, Taissa Farmiga from “America Horror Story,” is in it. I can honestly say that this movie does not look any more promising than “The Visit.” So what is with all these crappy horror movies? For some reason M. Night Shyamalan has struggled to release good horror movies. At least he has movies like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” under his belt. I think he has at some respected credibility with them. But depending on the movie critic, even saying both of those movies are good is debatable. I’ll be honest, though: I’ll probably be in the theater watching “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” since I’ve seen every other installment of “Paranormal Activity.” Which, oddly enough, I have not gotten tired of even though each film is similar in quality and plot line. I will have to see how the new one plays out on the list. In the meantime, I’ll stick to classics like “Halloween” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” during this horror movie season.
-Jenna Kauffman
Coeditor-in-Chief
Self Care The beginning of school is usually fairly stressful, from new classes, dorm rooms, and getting to know new students. Whether the cause this year is the relocation of students from MacDav to Rosenkrans, having larger class sizes, or the drama that comes with students getting to know each other, many students are beginning the year overwhelmed, myself included. This year, between worrying about internships, starting my first teaching lessons, and praying my hall will get along with each other I have already began balding from stress. I have some important tips for students struggling with stress, the first and most important being to breathe. I know this sounds cliché but it is incredibly true. Walk away and take a few deep breaths to refocus on the task at hand.. This brings me to another tip: break it down and prioritize. Turn your ten page paper into a step by step list of tasks. This may make it seem like you have more to do, but crossing a small item off your list as you go will help you to visualize your progress. My third tip is to get some sleep. A solid seven hours, I know you are probably laughing maniacally, but it is actually possible for a college student. You can actually get sleep it could just mean one less conversation in the dining hall and studying for the test instead of participating in a midnight ghost hunt. Obviously there are some nights where that much sleep is not an option, but you can catch up on sleep later on. So pay attention to how much you sleep, more is better (But do not forget to go to class)! My final tip is to take time for yourself, even if it is an episode of your favorite TV show or a run for fro-yo, you will feel better and more focused for the rest of your day. Stress is a natural part of college; in fact college is a time to learn how to manage it. So breathe, make lists, sleep, and take time for yourself!
-Celia Whitcomb Coeditor-in-Chief
BILLBOARD STAFF Editors-in-Chief: Jenna Kauffman Celia Whitcomb Online Editor: Caitlyn Minelli Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Staff Writers: Wyatt Boyer Tiffany Cobb Patrick “The Wizard” Fox Jihyun Kim Sungwon Kim Emma Miller Taylor Sanford Mylan Ward Guest Contributors: Courtney Roper Shoshana Rudski Calendar Editor: Dasia Edwards Graphic Designer: Shawn Price 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 fulfill this mission, the Billboard recognizes the many goals of the Wilson community and strives to encourage communication between students, faculty, staff and administration in an ethical and non-biased fashion.
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“It’s on Us” to Prevent Sexual Assault By Celia Whitcomb
On Sep. 19, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden began the “It’s On Us” campaign that focuses on the issue of sexual assault. This campaign primarily deals with inspiring U.S. citizens to help those who have been through sexual assault and to prevent situations where this could happen. Recently, on Sep. 1, 2015, “It’s On Us” released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) titled “The One Thing” featuring a star studded cast including Josh Hutcherson, John Cho, and Zoe Saldana who define the difference between rape and consensual sex. They join the long list of supporters
who have pledged to end sexual assault on college campuses. Since the release of the PSA, almost 220,000 people have signed the pledge on the “It’s On Us” website. In over 300 schools last year, college students have started campaigns and more than 650 “It’s On Us” events. “The One Thing” is the third PSA released by the campaign. The first, titled “It’s On Us: Sexual Assault” discussed how it is on the community to help change the culture surrounding sexual assault, to stand up and stop it when someone sees it happening. In the other video “It’s On Us: Bystander” the campaign depicts a person getting up to interrupt a pos-
sible sexual assault scenario. The purpose of the PSA is to challenge the public with a visual way of how to stop sexual assault. All three of these PSA’s can be found on their Youtube channel www.youtube.com/ItsOnUs. Sexual assault is becoming a bigger issue across the country with many different campaigns from the “No More” campaign (featured last year by Nikki Melanson ’15), to the “Clothesline Project” hosted by Women In Need (WIN) and ResLife annually. Last year Wilson had students from the men’s basketball team don a pair of high heels and participated in the “Walk a Mile In Her Shoes” event
in downtown Chambersburg. On Sep. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Brooks Science Center Auditorium, ResLife is hosting Sexual Jeopardy, a program focusing on Sexual Assault and procedures through Wilson College’s campus of reporting and requesting assistance. For more information on the “It’s On Us Campaign” or to sign the pledge go to www.itsonus.org. If you have been sexually assaulted or know someone who has, you can go to the Campus Safety Website to file a Sexual Misconduct form, contact WIN at www.winservices.org, or contact Director of Counseling Cindy Shoemaker at cindy.shoemaker@wilson.edu.
Fiorina Faces Off with Trump in Second GOP Debate By Patrick Fox
On Sept. 16, CNN held the second GOP presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The debate, a three-hourslong discourse on some of the issues currently affecting the United States, and seen by some 23 million, was moderated by Jake Tapper, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent, Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent, and Hugh Hewitt, Professor of Law at Chapman University and voice of “The Hewitt Show.” Initially, the debate was to feature the top 10 candidates vying to be the Republican front runner in the upcoming presidential election, but in light of polls following the previous debate was adjusted to include Carly Fiorina who
has held consistent gains in the last couple of weeks. Here is a recap of the eleven candidates, their current standings in the poll conducted by CNN in conjunction with ORC International in the days following the debate, and their performance: Trump, leading with 24 percent support, is down 8 percent from earlier polls, perhaps in light of Carli Fiorina, coming in at 15 percent support, up from 3 percent earlier this month. The two had several heated exchanges at the hands of the moderators, one at the incitement of Tapper who said, “Miss Fiorina, I do want to ask you about this, in an interview last week in Rolling Stone, Donald Trump said the following about you. Quote: ‘Look at that face. Would anyone vote
for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?’ Mr. Trump later said he was talking about your persona, not your appearance. Please feel free to respond [with] what you think about his persona”. Fiorina responded to Trump’s statement in kind, remarking, “You know, it’s interesting to me, Mr. Trump said that he heard Mr. Bush very clearly on what Mr. Bush said. I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said.” With Trump and Fiorina being the leading two Republican candidates, Ben Carson is in a close third with 14 percent based on the survey and Sen. Marco Rubio close behind with 11 percent support. The shift in support from Trump to Fiorina makes the race close, with only 13 per-
cent between himself and the next top three candidates. Following the top four, CNN cites, are Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush at 9 percent, Ted Cruz at 6 percent and Mike Huckabee at 6 percent and Paul Rand at 4 percent. Chris Christie came in at 3 percent, John Kasich at 2 percent and Santorum is at 1 percent. The survey conducted by CNN that provides the results is based on a little over a thousand potential voters nationwide, some registered and some not, and is not necessarily a representative dataset of the 23 million viewers of the debate and their opinions of the candidate. To see the three hour debate or view results from the CNN/ORC International survey, it is available online at www.cnn.com.
WCGA Corretions from September 17, 2015: Seven members, including a club’s adminsitrative officers, are needed to qualify for club status. A club needs to complete one service project per semester. One project needs to be a cultural project and one needs to be a project that benefits the community.
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By Caitlyn Minelli
Parking has become an issue on campus due to the influx of students. Residents, commuters, faculty, and staff alike find the lack of spaces frustrating. Wilson College has a parking committee to oversee parking regulations and policy. However, Sherri Ihle-Sadowski, Director of Residence life and member of the parking committee, mentions that while the committee reviews policy each year, they do not have final say. Maintenance of roads and parking spaces falls under Physical Plant. Road construction done around the Hankey Center was donated. However, Sadowski says that the committee does not have enough funds to repave the entire campus. Funds are accumulated through fines resulting from parking violations. There is a place for student
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Parking Woes representative on the committee, but attendance has been spotty and the position has at times been unfilled. Parking policy is determined by answers taken from student surveys. Past surveys have determined that 5-7 people search for spots at any given time, car owners move from their spots an average of 0-1 time per day, and 1/3 car owners move their car 2-3 times per day. It was found that residential students, when they did move their vehicles, moved to run errands, go home, moved to different areas on campus, went to off-campus jobs or social events. Move to different areas on campus included athletics, equestrian lessons, avoiding walking in the dark, avoiding inclement weather, or avoiding carrying things across campus. The parking regulations
page on the Wilson website states, “Wilson College, as a residential community, is a walking campus. Residential, administrative, and academic buildings are within a 10-minute walk of each other and the outlying equine and athletic areas are a quick bike ride.” Dr. Lisa Woolley of the English Department says she does not mind walking across campus but knows that there are some people who have to carry things and would benefit from closer parking spots. Travis Horton ’17, says that he gets to campus early so he does not have compete for parking. However, he wishes that there was a more centralized lot closer to the main buildings. To reduce parking issues it is important to recognize when a car is necessary. The parking regulation websites states, “Recognizing the role
of vehicle use as part of Wilson’s dedication to supporting environmental sustainability, we encourage all members of our community to assess their need for a vehicle on campus and to participate in alternative transportation methods.” Bikes are available to rent at the Wilson Security desk in Lenfest Commums. Walking is also good exercise and helps support environmental sustainability. Wilson also provides a shuttle service once a week to go to the nearby outlets and once a month to go to the Hagerstown Shopping Center. If you wish to be part of the parking committee, as a student representative or have any questions concerning parking policy, you can contact Sherri Ihle-Sadowski at sherri.sadowksi@wilson.edu or security at security@wilson.edu or call 717-372-2255.
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New Data Analysis Software Coming to Wilson By Wyatt Boyer
Wilson College is upgrading their data analysis software after a decision made this past summer. NCSS 10, a program that features a collection of hundreds of statistical and graphics tools, will be installed on campus computers and provided to students and faculty/research staff, effectively replacing the old software, SPSS. The software is used to analyze data and statistics from a plethora of sources. It is capable of both importing and exporting all major spreadsheet, database, and statistical file formats. Developers of the program,
NCSS LLC, say they have been “dedicated to providing researchers, investigators, academics, scientists, and other professionals with quality statistical software that is comprehensive and accurate but still intuitive and easy to use.” NCSS 10 is used around the world by analysts in many industries due to its accuracy and accessibility. Each copy comes with full customer support and free training videos available through their website. The old software, SPSS, will remain on lab computers in SC-180 but will no longer be updated anymore. However, the site-wide li-
cense of NCSS 10 covers all college-owned computers. While it may take a bit to become accustomed to the software, it will be available at any Wilsonowned computer you use, making it highly accessible. Students are able to purchase CDs of the product from the bookstore at the cost of 16 dollars. Once purchased, the license will remain valid for two years from this month. Any students interested in this offer are able to use their financial aid to purchase the CD. Students seem positive about this decision. “Upgrading to a newer version of a program is never
a bad thing at all” says Aaron Hoke, freshman. “I’ve played around with NCSS a bit, and it is a seriously powerful program that I’m sure many students will get great use out of” says Lexy Enders ‘19, freshman. If you are interested in installing this software on a personal computer, contact Steven Schmidt or Alan Shoop. Faculty and research staff are able to install this program on their personal computer without a CD, however they must obtain a campus license key to activate it. These will need to be manually updated at the start of every year for noncollege owned computers.
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Orr Forum: The Return of The Apocalyptic By Patrick Fox The Orr Forum kicked off this week on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at noon in Laird Hall. The talks are the first of the series The Return of the Apocalyptic, the sequel to the talks from last year’s Orr Forum theme Prophetic Fragments. “The idea [for the Apocalyptic] emerged out of the Prophetic Fragments last year,” explains David True, Director of the Orr Forum and Associate Professor of Religion at Wilson College, “[The prophetic] went into the vein of critique, it was one of the first places we see social criticism. There is also this notion of hope and foreboding and
also maybe a predictive quality so that got us thinking a little about the apocalyptic.” Thirty people were in attendance for Tuesday’s talks on The Apocalyptic Framework of Early Christianity and The Uses of Apocalypticism, given by Dr. Greg Carey, Professor of New Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary. “I think of apocalyptic literature in terms of its historic origins in Judaism and early Christianity” begins, Carey in his first talk, “I want to talk about how apocalyptic discourse, how essential they were to the formation of Christianity.” The word apocalypse, we
learned, comes from the Greek word “apokalypsis,” which means revelation. “Apocalyptic literature first emerges as a wave in the second century BCE, about 200 years before the death of Jesus in response to the death of a local emperor nicknamed Epiphanes, or God Manifest,” he continues. Epiphanes’ death came out of a Jewish revolt, after he wanted to convert the local temple over to Roman tradition and Greek gods. So apocalyptic literature, in its historic context, emerged as an early form of political resistance literature, as may be exemplified by the books of Daniel and Enoch.
Common Hour Tue. Sept. 29 12:00 p.m. Laird Hall Waiting for the End of the World: Apocalypse in the Beatus of Liébana Dr. Wendell Smith Everything is Connected: Pope Francis and Integral Ecology Dr. Matthew Shadle Oct. 6 at 4:00 p.m. Laird Hall
Students Rate Dining Hall Offerings and Hospitality By Sungwon Kim
Nutrition is very important for students because they should have the energy to study and exercise hard. At Wilson College, there are many students exercising, so the dining hall is significant. Most students use the place daily, so opinions from students on food are most important. After four weeks, enough time has passed to gain an idea of the food selections in the dining hall. Thus, students were asked their thoughts about food, cleanliness, and other important factors concerning the dining hall.
Food
Male (25) “To be honest, I don’t like the food selection in the dining hall. The other school I had attended has a corner in the hall and was divided into different kinds of food like Mexican, American, Chinese, and Korean dishes. In addition, there was a lot of types of food, so I could take various types of food. The worst
of all is that I found a fly as taking dinner. It was inside of corn dish, so I panicked and I couldn’t believe it. On Saturday and Sunday, brunch has no various type of food to eat and it opens and closes early. However, fruit is always there, so it helps us keep doctor away.” Female (21) “The dining hall food is not various. Everyday there are pizzas, however, the selections on the pizza do not have many things. I wish there would be more various types of pizza and meat. I think most of the food in the dining hall is so salty that I can’t eat much. A few days ago, there was Korean food, Bulgogi, but it was too salty and then at dinner the food had changed and became bland. When they make food, I hope foods have balanced seasonings and tastes instead of extreme saltiness.” Male (20) “There are not many kinds of food, but enough in the hall. However, most of the food is
fried, oily and not healthy. Sometimes, the food is salty and too sweet, but it depends on the food. I want to change food to be less fat, healthier food and add Brazilian food. I think I am getting a fat. Also, brunch is not good. They have less options and usually the food is cold.”
Drinks
Male (25) “Drinks are good because there are many options to choose and it became better than last semester.” Female (21) “Drink has a lot of options to choose, but I wish that there would be more types of juice. In addition, there are many types of fruits, but sometimes bananas and grapefruits are not many, so I can’t eat.” Male (20) “There are many sodas, but juice has not many options and it is not natural.”
Dessert
Male (25) “I don’t enjoy the desert frequently, but ice cream is good.
It’s the best.”
Female (21) “Sometimes the dessert such as cake is too sweet, but ice cream is really nice. I always enjoy that.”
Cleanliness
Male (25) “I am satisfied with the cleanliness of dishes, forks and knives.” Female (21) “The knives, forks, dishes, and spoons are not clean. Sometimes I find crumbs on the dishes.” Male (20) “It is clean largely.”
Politeness
Male (25) “The good thing is that the chef and staff are really kind.” Female (21) “They are really kind and nice.” Male (20) “The chef and staff are very nice.”
DINING HALL MEAL TICKETS Contact Adrienne Carbo, HR Assistant, Edgar Hall, Fourth Floor
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Invasion of the Odds By Celia Whitcomb
Another year, another Sarah Wilson Week, another Odd class. This year the freshmen class dominated the week with the sheer amount of participation. In the days leading up to the infamous week, the dining hall was alive with the buzz of Buddies, Bigs, and Littles. Resident Assistants, fielding questions, tested their knowledge of where every freshman lives, and freshmen pestering upperclassmen with questions about clues, riddles, and rhymes. On Monday Sep. 7, the week began with the Odd tradition of the Color Ceremony on Monday September 7th where the freshmen class was presented with the Odd banner passed down from the Seniors of the previously graduated class. Unlike previous years when the more mild tradition was met with few students, this year the juniors had to help organize the freshmen so the seniors could blend among the crowd. The candles were laid out and the banner passed to the class and freshmen hung around the green discussing events for the rest of the week. On Tuesday, Sophomore Buddies were revealed to the freshmen featuring silly costumes, random dancing, the flash of photography, and the playful rivalry between Evens and Odds. Throughout the day, freshmen were reminded to leave phones in plastic bags, bring no valuables, and to be sitting in their rooms by 9 pm. By 9:15 a large crowd gath-
ered and were led by Sophomore Song Leader, Kari Lehman around campus, serenading Campus Safety at Lenfest, Commons, Student Affairs at Chaplain House, and ending with the Seniors in front of South and Riddle Halls. Once the singing task had concluded, students were met with a surprise from the Evens which lead to a very loud Song War. The Evens finished the night with a slip-and-slide which was enjoyed by all. Finally, much to the excitement of the students, it was Bigs and Littles Day, Junior class members reveal themselves to their adopted siblings in the freshmen class. Everywhere you looked red and black, pirates and glitter, and candy and notes were be-
ing carried around as students struggled to complete their tasks to find their Bigs. Soon everyone was celebrating and anticipating the evening’s activities. As before, freshmen waited in their rooms to be “kidnapped” by their Bigs and brought to a secret location. Here they were to be inducted into the long standing traditions of Wilson and officially dinked (Dinks are the funny newsboy caps that pop up every so often during traditions)! As the freshmen returned to campus, they encountered the seniors who good naturedly began a Song War. The Littles returned to campus for a surprise the Even sophomores left for them in their residence hall. With all of the week’s secrets revealed, the week con-
cluded with banner stealing among the classes, Evens versus Odds. Emotions ran high as freshmen learned the game, and students were out until the early hours of the morning (much to their professors’ dismay). The Odds won the banner stealing competition with a score of Odds 2:Evens 1. The last events were Twin Day on Friday and Color Wars on the Green. Freshman Michael Martin ’19 was running around through out most of banner stealing, “I loved banner stealing it was unique!” Freshman Aaron Hoke ’19, while laughing, said “I would have changed cleaning up after the sophomores!” All in all, students who participated seemed to have enjoyed the week.
Photo by Celia Whitcomb
The Wilson College Convocation By Jihyun Kim
Sep. 1, 2015 Wilson College kicked off its 2015-16 academic year with the Fall 2015 Convocation in the Alumnae Chapel in Thompson Hall. Convocation celebrates the beginning of a new academic year and welcomes new students into the Wilson community. It is one of the most important Wilson traditions. New students, participate in a matriculation ceremony signifying their entry
into the Wilson College community and agreement with the college’s honor principle. Students assembled in front of Edgar hall. Seniors were first in line, followed by juniors, sophomores and freshmen and preceded with faculty and staff. Barbara K. Mistick, D.M, President of Wilson College welcomed all students and made remarks. Chaplain Emily Morgan delivered Invocation. The Wilson College Choir
gave a musical performance directed by Elisabeth Turchi. Next, Elissa Heil, Ph.D., VPAA and Dean of Faculty introduce the Convocation theme, “Transitioning.” Larry Shillock, Ph.D. gave the address to convocation and Christina Gonzalez, WCGA President addressed students. All new students, staff, and faculty came forward and signed a pledge to uphold the Honor Principle. Wilson is
a small and close knit community, and the ceremony encourages that each individual add to its population. At the conclusion of Convocation was the procession out of the Thomson Alumnae Chapel. All of the participants lined up and applauded the students. The traditional Evens/Odds song war commenced on the green before students went to lunch in the Jensen Dining Hall.
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SPORTS
WILSON ATHLETES Erin Stephan Women’s Soccer The Wilson College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the “Athlete of the Week.” Sophomore, Erin Stephan, was chosen
By Mylan Ward
as the Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance on the soccer field. Stephan scored all four goals in Wilson’s 4-1 win over Mary Baldwin College on September 1. Stephan finished the game with nine shots, including four
shots on goal in the Phoenix season opener. In addition to her success on the soccer field, Stephan shined in the season opening women’s cross country meet on Friday, September 4 when she placed third out of 19 runners with a time of 24:37.2.
Sports Shorts: Field Hockey and Soccer
Women’s Field Hockey
The field hockey took a tough 2-1 loss to Neumann University Friday, Sept. 13 giving them an overall season record of 2 wins and 3 losses. With their next away game at Frostburg State University, the women intend to “play as a team, stay focused and play together, giving every minute of the game
By Mylan Ward
110 percent,” Miranda Long ‘18 noted. The next home game is to be held Thursday, Sept 24 and all students, faculty, staff and community are encouraged to come out and cheer on the Wilson Field Hockey team.
Women’s Soccer
The women’s soccer team lost to Penn State Berks Wednesday, Sept 16 0-9. The team’s
overall record is one win, one loss, and one tie. Defender Madeleine Chausse ’17 stated, “We look to focus on connecting our passes and playing as a team.” In spite of injuries, Wilson looks to triumph over the Wildcats of Penn State Technical College. The next home game against Penn State Abington will be Sept
27. Please come out and encourage the Wilson athletes.
Men’s Soccer
The men’s soccer program is changing gears and making history this season. Despite an 0-4 overall start including a loss Wednesday, they look to surpass the Lions of Bryn Athyn Sept 26 here on campus.
Wilson Athletes Get Acquainted
The second annual “Meet the Athletes” was a slam dunk among the athletes and staff. With the addition of a men’s soccer and volleyball team as well as promising change in coaching staff among certain sports, the Wilson athletic community gathered in the fitness center on Wednesday Sept 2 for the entire Wilson Community to meet and greet one another. Jesse Smith ‘18, a member men’s soccer program stated, “The event was a good opportunity to know who is representing Wilson in the sports that we have.” The addition of these sports adds to the
athletic community while giving more athletic opportunities for men attending Wilson. The field hockey team was also present. Returning from a nearly .500 record last year, Miranda Long ‘18 states, “We’re all here for the same purpose: athletics. So it was nice to be recognized for what we’re here for and to show support for all the other teams and get excited about the new teams coming in.” When asked about the team, she states, “The field hockey team is my family, I couldn’t ask for any more support and love from a group of people and I think we will be success-
Field Hockey
Womens Soccer
ful especially in the NEAC.” Men’s basketball center Keiffer Grimes ‘18 was also present at the event saying, “The meet the athletes’ night was a good night to show everyone the teams and players, also getting a chance to meet the coaches.” With so many positive changes to the athletic department this year looks very promising for Wilson Athletics. Head coach of the field hockey team, Shelly Novak, was also present and noted this was the second year this event has taken place. Novak noted that Wilson currently has 106 student athletes, and due to the increase of play-
ers, the Athletic Department plans on making this an annual event. She states, “This night is for the athletes to introduce themselves to one another and the community.” With student athletes making an effort to strive inside and outside the classroom, students are encouraged to support Phoenix athletes. There will also be a tailgate and meal in support of the field hockey team on Sept 26 located at the Brooks Parking lot by the tennis courts. This event is open to the community. Come out and show some Phoenix Spirit in support of the Field Hockey team.
Scores Notre Dame of Maryland
Mary Baldwin College W 4-1
W8-0
Cedar Crest College T 0-0
Sweet Briar College W 5-0
Penn State Burks L 0-9
Kean University L 0-9
Pennsylvania College of Tech-
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OF THE WEEK Kari Lehman Field Hockey The Wilson College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the “Athlete of the Week.” Sophomore, Kari Lehm-
an, was chosen as the Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance on the field hockey field. On Saturday, September 12, Lehman displayed an all-star performance and scored four goals in the Phoenix win over
Sweet Briar College, 5-0. With the win, Wilson advanced to the championship game against Kean University on Sunday, September 13, in the Wilson College Invitational Tournament. Lehman currently leads her team in scoring with seven goals and 14 points this season.
Women’s Soccer 15-16 Season Begins By Jihyun Kim
The new fall semester means the sports season begins. The Wilson Women’s Soccer team had a nice start when they won their first game against Mary Baldwin College with a score of 4:1. An interview with Maddeline Chausse ’17 reveals what the women’s soccer team does to practice for the season.
What’s the goal for this season as a team? To work hard and play together. What do you feel could play to your strengths as a team going into game? We are playing at a game level intensity during practice to help us with our pace of play. Is there anything specific
the team has been working on in practice? We have been working on combination, moving up as a unit, and set pieces. Is there a certain game the team is looking forward to playing? Mount Aloysius College, University Of Valley Forge, and College Of Saint Elizabeth.
How is the team chemistry? We have a lot of new people this year and since it’s still the beginning of the season were working on it. All of the players will show what they have, and Wilson will cheer them on for good luck in the game.
Hogwarts Dreams Come True: Quidditch on Campus By Caitlyn Minelli
So the rumors are true. Quidditch has finally come to Hogwar...umm, Wilson College. J.K. Rowling’s fictional game of Quidditch has enchanted the minds of young (and old) readers in her Harry Potter book series. Thanks to Chaplain Emily Morgan, Muggle Quidditch may become a reality on Wilson Campus. When asked what inspired her to support a Muggle Quidditch team, Morgan said she was listening to orientation leaders and resident assistants talking about Harry Potter and muggle Quidditch during Wilson College’s new student orientation at the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester.
“I am a huge Harry Potter nerd and I have never felt so accepted than coming onto Wilson campus,” says Morgan. Students have been giving positive feedback about the idea and constantly ask Morgan if the team will still be in place. “People throw out ideas all the time and whether we actually run with them is a different question. There’s been enough energy around this that I’m really excited to actually do it,” Morgan reassures. There is a muggle Quidditch league where teams can compete against each other. In this league teams play on brooms and wear uniforms. Since the equipment is expensive Morgan wants to try playing outside the league and compete
against local colleges for fun. The concept of Muggle Quidditch is generally the same as wizard Quidditch, minus team members flying on brooms and trying to dodge magicked sports equipment. The team consists of a Keeper, who acts as a goalie for three hoops that are suspended at different heights; three Chasers who try to get the Quaffle ( a deflated volleyball) through the hoops; two Beaters who try and aim bludgers (dodge balls) at players; and a Seeker who tries to find the golden snitch to end the period. The newest team member is the golden snitch. Since muggles do not have the capabilities to send a flying orb around the Quidditch pitch
for the seekers to chase, it has been replaced by a person wearing yellow. The job of the snitch is to avoid having tags ripped off of a belt by the seekers to end the period. The team needs at least fifteen people to play in order to practice. In order to identify which team each player is on, they will be required to wear a certain color. Morgan also hopes to play an even versus odds game in the future. Chaplain Emily will hold an interest meeting for members on October 1, 2015 in the dining hall. If you are unable to make the meeting you can contact Chaplain Emily Morgan at chaplain@wilson.edu.
Upcoming Games September 26:
MSC vs Bryn Athyn 1:00 PM FH vs Bethany College 2:00 PM WXC at Dickinson Long/Short Invitational TBA MXC at Dickinson Long/Short Invitational TBA
September 27:
MSC vs Penn State Abington 12:00 PM WSOC vs Penn State Abington 2:00 PM
September 28:
MG at Messiah College Invitational 12:00 PM
September 29:
MG at Susquehanna University Invitational 12:00 PM
FH at Hood College 4:30 PM
September 30:
MSC vs Gallaudet University 2:00 PM WSOC vs Gallaudet University 4:00 PM
October 2:
WXC at Lehigh Valley Invitational TBA MXC at Lehigh Valley Invitational TBA
October 3:
MSC at Keuka College 1:00 PM FH vs Wells College 1:00 PM WSOC at Keuka College 3:00 PM
October 4:
MSC at Wells College 12:00 PM WSOC at Wells College 2:00 PM
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
EQUESTRIAN Wearing the (Horse) Pants
By Emma Miller
Here at Wilson, the equestrian community is large and bustling. It is a usual sight to see students walking to class in breeches and boots, sporting riding team jackets, and horse hair fly through the air during the spring shedding season. We even have a Blessing of the Animals that takes place on the main green,
“Horses are love. Horses are life. You don’t insult someone else’s pony.” -Kirstin Lehman ‘18
“It’s much harder than it looks. Even with broken bones, you still get back on.” -Shanelle Spotts ‘19
which even some of the horses from the stables attend. Many equestrians have heard the statements and questions like “you’re always in those funny pants” and “well don’t you just sit up there? It can’t be that hard”. Even if you don’t ride very much and just spend most of your waking hours at the barn, you have probably still gotten used to
“’Why does the horse have pink nail polish on?!’ And then you have to explain to the person that those are bell-boots. Sometimes we also have to explain that horses turned out with grazing muzzles aren’t wearing them because they bite.” –Risa Hurst, Instructor
explaining the presence of hay tangled in your hair, horse spit down the front of your shirt, and that heavenly aroma of manure. If you are new to the wonderful equestrian world, get used to all of the above. There are many sides to equestrians, and being a student at Wilson will likely give you the opportunity to see a few of them. Before you make any assumptions about horse
people or their loyal steeds, just take a walk over to the stables. Here are some things we discovered our Wilson equestrians would like their nonequestrian peers to know about wearing the sometimes itchy pants of being a horse person:
“’Why would you blind a horse like that? Isn’t that mean?’… ‘That’s a fly mask… they can see…’” –Taylor Huntley ‘17
“Being an equestrian is the most fulfilling, thrilling, exciting, and scary thing you ever feel. Equestrians are strong people that get to create a bond with an animal 3 times our size no other person will be able to create. Equestrians are crazy but loving people who would rather buy new shoes for their horses before themselves.” –Molly McElroy ‘17
teams on campus. As far as establishing sport leaders for the entire division, those efforts have been unsuccessful. Equestrian team sports at the collegiate level often face an uphill battle to be recognized in the NCAA, particularly to gain Championship status. When “emerging sport” status was created, the sport was also given a period of time to gain a minimum number of schools participating: 40 schools with equestrian programs at the varsity level in Divisions I and II, and 28 for Division III. Since none of these requirements have been met, equestrian will no longer be recognized as a sport in the NCAA starting with the 2017-18 academic year. At this time, very few schools with equestrian teams receive sponsorship from their own athletic departments,
and those are almost exclusively NCAA Division I and II schools. McElroy explained that because of the expenses, sometimes, “members have to drop the team because they cannot afford to pay for school and be a part of the team.” While the hunt seat team, and likely the competing dressage team as well would be seeking financial help from the athletic department, McElroy also acknowledged that “equine sports are expensive, but so are many other sports”. The Hunt Seat Team leaders are just the first to initiate discussion of this process, but representatives and members from other teams will be joining in the talk as well. Equestrians make up a significant part of the Wilson student body, and being recognized as athletes alongside other sports teams is a goal for the future.
“You don’t get to play all day, and you get to clean up a lot of poop.” –Ali Arnold ‘16
Equestrian Teams Hoping to Gain NCAA Recognition By Emma Miller
The Wilson College Hunt Seat Team is beginning research in preparation to propose the inclusion of equestrian teams as a varsity sport at Wilson. For those who may not know, Captain Molly McElroy explained that hunt seat, “is equitation based, meaning it is a judged sport on how we ride and make the horse move.” McElroy states: “By being recognized as NCAA we will get support from our athletic department and from a lot of other schools that may not know that we have two competitive equestrian teams.” Hunt Seat Coach Megan Mendenhall says “I think it’s important to be recognized as athletes. It’s for all of Wilson.” This includes all of the equestrian teams being a part of the process, she states. Both of the riding team leaders acknowledge that the big issue and obstacle for this goal is the funding. Membership fees and running costs of the programs are quite hefty, and the teams at Wilson pay money back to the equine
program in order to operate. McElroy listed costs for the team as transportation, hotels, show fees, and team/club fees. While the teams typically receive funds through WCGA apportionments, the remaining needed is gained through fundraising efforts or out of team member pockets. McElroy explained that this process could be rather difficult to go through again. Previously, equestrian sports were adopted in NCAA Division III as an “emerging sport,” but due to lack of funding and growth of programs the decision was rescinded. NCAA made the decision in October 2014 to drop equestrian as an emerging sport across the other divisions as well. “Emerging sport” status was created by the NCAA in 1994 to open more opportunities for women and “help better balance the male-to-female ratios for Title IX.” Today, Division III teams already compete in national championships outside of the NCAA, and many schools have co-ed sports
Photo provided by Molly McElroy
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
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Relationship between South Korea and North Korea By Sungwon Kim
Most South Koreans do not care about the provocation by the North. Some remain indifferent to the attack by North Korea and others do not consider the attack significant. As many people know, Korea was divided into two countries (South and North) after the Korean War. Although there has been a truce in place since July 27, 1953, the war is not over and North Korea has frequently threatened South Korea by shooting missiles. South Koreans became used to North Korea’s threats, and most no longer care about them. However, in August 2015, North Korea’s sudden attack frightened many South Koreans because the North
seemed to almost be in a state of war against South Korea. Since August 4, the actioni by North Korea caused a fear of real war in the future in South Korea. Soldiers in North Korea buried a landmine near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and soldiers in South Korea near the zone were seriously injured. South Korea called for North Korea to apologize for the incident. However, North Korea never tried to apologize to the world. The way for South Korea to warn the North was to broadcast propaganda across the border, resuming the psychological warfare. The propaganda broadcast beamed at North Korea was effective for warning North Korea of
the importance of keeping the peace between the two countries and was strong enough to make North Koreans understand why the two countries should keep peace. North Korea, wanting South Korea to stop broadcasting propaganda across the border, fired shells as a warning. As the result of this provocation, South Koreans living near the border had to evacuate to more secure areas. North Korea repeated the same pattern, threatening South Korea several times. North Korea delivered the message to South Korea that if the propaganda broadcasts did not cease, North Korea would be armed and initiate military actions against them. South Korea immediately took
action and fired shells toward the North Military Demarcation Line while also issuing the highest state of emergency to South Korea’s citizens. The two countries had time to discuss the accident and how to proceed in the future, and came to an agreement. The negotiations include the contents of stopping propaganda across the border and relieving in a quasi-state of war. North Korea expressed sorrow for the initial accident leading up to the dispute and South Korea stopped broadcasting its propaganda. Although North Korea did not apologize for the accident, South Koreans moved on from the incident. The accident brought attention to the precarious state of security between the two nations.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
ALUMNI
Life on the Outside Courtney Roper ‘14 Bio/VMT
I graduated from Wilson in 2014 with a double major in biology and veterinary medical technology. After graduation, it seems like many graduates want to move out of their college town and move somewhere amazing: New York, LA, etc. I knew that I was going back to school after I graduated, but I never expected to end up in Mississippi of all places. I am currently a first year student at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and I’m pursuing my life-long dream of becoming a veterinarian. It took me two attempts to get into vet school. After the second attempt, I was able to choose between three different schools but I felt that Mississippi State was the best fit for me. In fact, it reminds me a lot of Wilson and life in Mississippi is much different than life in Pennsylvania. It is uncomfortably hot here, people say “yall” and “fixing to” regularly, and unfortunately there are no Sheetz gas stations here. I am a tour guide at Mississippi State and involved in a variety of different clubs, just
as I was at Wilson. On a typical day, I am at school for an average of eight hours and usually have 1 or 2 exams per week. Vet school can be overwhelming at times. There is a lot of information to take in at one time and not nearly enough time in the day to study it all. Quite a few of my classmates at MSU aren’t used to this amount of pressure but so far it hasn’t been any more challenging for me than what I experienced as an undergrad at Wilson. I believe that Wilson College has greatly prepared me for life in vet school. At Wilson, the professors held me to a high standard, pushed me to my limits, and expected greatness from me. These high expectations pushed me to always strive for excellence and have taught me how to handle myself in high stress situations. These skills have translated over to my life in vet school and have become highly valuable. I am forever grateful for my unforgettable experience at Wilson and for the wonderful professors who have helped mold me into the person I am today.
Shoshana Rudski ‘15 Communications
I thought a lot about what to write in my first blurb and all my ideas boiled down to one idea: enjoy your time at Wilson. It will go by fast. Really fast. During my years at Wilson there were happy moments, some downright frustrating moments, and some moments when I questioned if it was the right place for me. No matter if it is a good or an unfortunate memory, all these moments just seem so incredibly recent. I think about when I was an incoming student and how long ago that seems, but at the same time the memories of those days are still fresh. So, here is my advice. Don’t let it pass you by. Focus on schoolwork, yes, but don’t forget about the rest. I have several moments that stand out more than the others. Two of them are in the classroom. The rest are with my friends at 2 a.m. at Denny’s getting free smoothies from the manager because I ate a spoonful of everything possible mixed together on a dare, riding my horse in the Con and jumpoffs at shows, dressing her up as a pirate and watching her become the horse I knew she could be. The late nights in the Billboard office drawing pictures of Cookie Monster on the whiteboard and the Keurig never ever having enough water in it, the time ‘my freshmen’ held me hostage in their room, road trips to Kentucky blasting ‘Talk Dirty,’ not sleeping, and so much more.
It took writing for this column to truly figure out what the Wilson experience means to me. It is about the people. Allow yourself to form those friendships. When I started Wilson, I tried to not make friends, as silly as that sounds. I am not good at goodbyes, so I figured that if I don’t allow myself to get close to anyone I would avoid the hurt later. It didn’t work. I found an amazing group of people who have become my support system even post-graduation. They are the people to whom I vent, celebrate with, and text my beautifully hideous selfies. So, what does this longerthan-anticipated rambling come down to? Allow yourself to have fun. Make friends, try new things, don’t worry about appearing weird. Because I promise that there is someone who matches your level of weirdness and when you find those people, it will be magical.
Contact Alumnae/i Relations at alumnae@wilson.edu or 717-262-2010
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Famous Artist Coming to Campus By Taylor Sanford
Patrick Dougherty, an artist from North Carolina, is coming to Wilson College on Oct. 5 to build a sculpture and will need volunteers to help. The project is said to take up to at least three weeks to complete and is estimated to finish on Oct 23. Dougherty travels to different places around America all year round to make his sculptures. According to Professor Philip Lindsey, fine arts professor, Wilson College has been on the waiting list for two years. As stated in his biography on stickwork.net, Dough- “Stand By” Patrick Dougherty erty always had a love of nature and studied sculpting Dougherty first started experiand art history in college. He ments with tree saplings and combines his sculptures with created his first piece in 1982. Within 30 years he has his knowledge in carpentry to make his ideas come to life. made at least 250 pieces of
Lindsey states that the sculpture will need at least 15 to 20 volunteers for the project. As of yet no one knows what the sculpture will look like until it is complete. When asked the question, “What do you think about helping out with the project?” student Wendy Arispe stated, “I think it’s great to have the opportunity to work with a renowned artist. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Come help out with the sculpture from Oct. 5 through Photo taken by Jerry Blow Oct. 23, as stated above. It art. This is not just in America will be a great opportunity. but also places such as Scot- For more information on land and Japan. He has re- volunteering please contact ceived numerous awards and Professor Philip Lindsey at his work is all over America. philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Zoey 101 Makes a Return 7 Years Later By Jenna Kauffman
If your childhood involved the show Zoey 101, you may want to sit down. On Friday, Sept 18, Dan Schneider, creator of said show as well as a slew of other classic Nickelodeon shows (such as All That, Kenan & Kel, and Drake & Josh), announced via Twitter that he had a surprise involving his former show, Zoey 101, which aired from January 2005 to May 2008. What could he possibly have to announce on a show that has long since been finished? He, along with the TeenNick network, began asking everyone to tune in to TeenNick’s ‘Flashback Friday’ marathon of Zoey 101, specifically to the
time capsule episode airing at 8:30 p.m., EDT. TeenNick sent out this cryptic tweet and everything just exploded: “TEN years ago today, Zoey buried her feelings for Chase in a time capsule. Find out what she said TONIGHT at 8:30PM. #WhatDidZoeySay #Zoey101” The show once had an episode where the kids buried a time capsule, and the main character, Zoey, put in a DVD, containing a vlog with just some details about her life and messages to those she knew. One person in particular, Chase, was her best friend that had feelings for her. Zoey left a message to him on this DVD to let him know how she truly felt, and
Zoey didn’t want him to hear it until it was dug up again. The show never revealed what Zoey said to Chase and left it a mystery. Until now, ten years after the show first aired. What may have been the longest wait in human history (at least an hour of waiting!), the news was finally revealed. And despite original thoughts of it being an unaired scene from when they filmed the show, Schneider and TeenNick surprised us all by posting a YouTube video: The video has already racked up over 7,000,000 views and keeps rising. The hashtag #WhatDidZoeySay was the number one trending topic worldwide for three hours.
Schneider himself was even astounded, saying in a tweet: “I had no idea #Zoey101 was loved by so many people. THANK YOU all for watching my shows, and caring so much.” The YouTube video ends with a “To be continued...” leaving fans wondering what is in store next. Will this be a short YouTube series? Will there be a Zoey 101 spin-off on TV? It didn’t help that Sean Flynn and Christopher Massey, who played Chase and Michael on the show, made an appearance, leaving all of us wondering what other old characters from the show will make an appearance. I guess we will have to wait to find out!
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Panic! at the Disco Rocks Shippensburg University By Jenna Kauffman
On Sat, Sept 12, Panic! at the Disco performed at Heiges Field House at Shippensburg University. Almost 3,000 tickets were sold, making it one of the largest concerts in the university’s recent history. According to Kurt Eisele, concert chair for Shippensburg’s Activities Program Board (APB), “[It was] probably one of the biggest we’ve ever had.” Shippensburg University students choose their concerts by sending out a survey on campus. Panic! At the Disco was one of the choices on their last survey, ranking the second highest in popularity. “When I found out they were going to be in the area for a show in Philly, I jumped on it,” Eisele states. “Panic! [at the Disco] was huge during my late middle school years and early high school years so I thought the throwback would be cool. Plus, they’ve really come back strong over the past few years.” At least 40 people associated with the university helped set up the event held in Heiges Field House, which, according to the concert chair, has not
held a concert in five years. Prior to Panic! at the Disco’s performance, two bands opened for them: Allistair and 3 Shades of Blue. Allistair is a local band while 3 Shades of Blue was on this year’s season of America’s Got Talent. Both bands hyped up the crowd before the main act took the stage. Many Wilson College students were at the show, along with current Shippensburg University students and other people from the area. “I really liked the concert. It was super fun and relatively cheap,” Myah Quirin ‘17 from Wilson College states. The concert was $30 a ticket for non-students and $20 for Shippensburg University students. “Shippensburg did pretty good [with hosting]. I liked how they got on stage to pump the crowd up. Super cool.” “Panic at the Disco has been one of my favorite bands since I was younger,” Danniele Fulmer ‘17 from Wilson College mentions. “The performance exceeded all of my expections! I was so happy to finally see the band live.” Lesley Eichelberger ‘16
Photo by Jenna Kauffman
Nearly 3,000 people in Heiges Field House
from Wilson College compliments the university on their choice of venue. “Using the field house instead of the Luhrs Center was smart because the smaller space still had all the appeal of a concert hall, [such as] lighting, [a] large stage, ample seating and standing room, yet still felt intimate.” Eichelberger states. “The only thing that I think Ship could improve upon was their stage lighting. Many times, we were blinded by pulsating lights that were way too bright to be directed into the audience’s eyes. Also, at some
points, the sound seemed muffled to us and it was difficult to understand lyrics or the performers’ speech.” Eichelberger goes on to say, , that this was her daughter’s first concert and thinks, “it was a great introduction for her into the world of live entertainment.” The night was definitely something that every avid concert goer should have been a part of. To learn more about the event, check out Shippensburg University’s APB Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/shipAPB or contact the APB at apb@ship.edu.
Metal Gear Solid’s Best Entry Yet By Wyatt Boyer
Within its first five days of release, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain shipped 3 million physical copies. Debuting in the number one position in the United Kingdom charts, the game went on to receive universal acclaim from over 70 reviewers. The masterful blending of open-world gameplay and stealth/action elements succeeded in making The Phantom Pain the best entry in the Metal Gear Solid franchise. The player controls Big Boss- a decorated and revered war hero who, until recently, was in a coma. After waking
up, he builds and leads a new mercenary group called Diamond Dogs after the destruction of his previous one. It is the player’s job to make sure Big Boss succeeds in doing so while simultaneously tracking down the men responsible for his old group’s destruction. The Phantom Pain focuses heavily on stealth and the outmaneuvering of enemies. If the objective of the mission is to take control of an enemy base, players will be sneaking through the dirt and dry grass of the Angola-Zaire border region to pick foes off oneby-one. The player is given plenty of tools and gadgets to complete these goals, in-
cluding everything from binoculars and maps to pistols, shotguns, and explosives. The game offers total freedom to players by allowing them to set their sights on whatever goal they please, along with letting them equip whatever tools they prefer to play with. The immersion in The Phantom Pain is equally astounding. Enemies will learn a player’s behavior from mission to mission and prepare themselves accordingly. If the player gets seriously injured during a mission, a blood bag will be attached to them in the helicopter ride afterwards. Director Hideo Kojima prides himself in
his work, making sure it is the best it can possibly be. The Phantom Pain is an absolutely massive game. Players report that the game’s main story alone will take approximately 34 hours to complete. Being the eighth game in the series, The Phantom Pain is the biggest, most beautiful, and best entry to date. The gameplay feels wonderful, the world is huge and full of things to do, and the graphics are cutting edge. It truly feels like a game and a movie at the same time with the way the story and cut-scenes so beautifully intertwine within each other. This is one of, if not the best game of the year 2015.
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CAMPUS
Aunt Sarah Program At Wilson College you have the unique opportunity to inherit a new relative by participating in the Aunt Sarah Program, named in honor of our namesake Sarah Wilson. Alumnae/i volunteer as “Aunts” and students sign up to be “nieces or nephews”. Aunt Sarah’s will be in contact with their niece/nephew each month through letter/email or an occasional package to brighten the trips to the mailbox and provide encouragement. For decades students have enjoyed developing a relationship with their Aunt Sarah, learning about shared memories/traditions, as well as, career and other personal life adventures. For alumnae/i, it is an opportunity to remain connected to campus life and give back in a personal way that perhaps someone did for them. Traditionally, Aunt Sarah was a secret connection with hints and clues to discover identities. However, over the years with new technology, many decide to email, text, Facetime, Skype or even meet face to face for ongoing interaction. There still remain secret connections with packages and letters going back and forth utilizing staff in the Alumnae House. This program is meant to be interactive and as the saying goes, you get out what you put in. Some of the pairings last a semester, some through commencement and others last a lifetime. It’s not about expense, it is about meaningful connection. Should you choose to take part in this popular tradition, fill out the attached form and return to the Alumnae House or complete online at http://www.wilson.edu/alumnae/news-events/index.aspx We hope this is the beginning of a special connection to those with shared life journeys at Wilson College! Warmly, Marybeth “Mb” Famulare Director of Alumnae/i Relations
Elizabeth “Liz” Heyer ’10 & ‘14 Alumna Coordinator
==================================================================================== (Circle one) Student or Alumna/us Graduation Year _________ Name _____________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ Major/Field of Study/Occupation ______________________________________________________________ Interests ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Students: note any allergies or special requests of treats __________________________________________
____ I prefer only a female pairing ____ I have no preference
~ Please return to the Alumnae House. Thank you! ~ Questions may be directed to alumnae@wilson.edu
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
CALENDAR TUESDAY
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
Morning Prayer Prayer Chapel, Lower Lenfest 8:00am
Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 8:00pm-10:00pm Environmental Club 9:15pm
Wednesday Worship Alumnae Chapel 12:00pm-12:30pm
Walk & Talk Lenfest Commons 10:00am
Muhibbah Club Alumnae Chapel 9:15pm
Fri, Sept. 25
Sat, Sept. 26
Sun, Sept. 27
Mon, Sept. 28
Wed, Sept. 30
Alumnae Association of Wilson College Fall Weekend Wilson College
People, Places, Plates: Growing for the Future 5:00pm-9:00pm Fulton Farm
Alumnae Association of Wilson College Fall Weekend Wilson College
Staples Bag-n-Beans Cornhole Tournament and Chili Cook-Off Benefit 10:00am-4:00pm AmVets Post Pavillion
BSU Flag Football 3:00pm Green Space in front of Lenfest
Waiting for the End of the World: Apocalypse in the Beatus of Liébana, Dr. Wendell Smith 12:00pm-12:50pm Patterson Bay, Laird Hall
Ted 2 9:30pm-11:00pm Orndorff Theater
WCGA Apportionment Meetings Tuesday, Sept. 29 9:15pm Wednesday, Sept. 30 3:00pm
The Orchestra 8:00pm Luhrs Peforming Arts
All club Presidents and Treasurers should aƩend
Center
Thurs, Oct. 1
Fri, Oct. 2
Sat, Oct. 3
Sun, Oct. 4
Magic Mike XXL 9:30pm-11:00pm Orndorff Theater
Ted 2 8:00pm-9:30pm Orndorff Theater
Hispanic Heritage Month Movie: “Frida” 7:30 pm Brooks Auditorium
Magic Mike XXL 11:00pm-12:30am Orndorff Theater
John H. Harmon Memorial 5K Run & Duckie Dash Kid’s Fun Run 10:00am-12:00pm Downtown Chambersburg
VMT Club Dog Wash 9:00am-3:00pm Wilson College Veterinary Medical Center
Mutts Gone Nuts 12:00pm Capitol Theater
Tues, Oct. 6 The Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Pope Francis’s Ecology Encyclical, Dr. Matthew Shadle 12:00pm-12:50pm Patterson Bay, Laird Hall Everything is Connected: Pope Francis and Integral Ecology, Dr. Matthew Shadle 4:00pm Laird Hall
VMT Club Dog Wash 9:00am-3:00pm Wilson College VMC
Thurs, Oct. 8
Fri, Oct. 9
Sat, Oct. 10
Mon, Oct. 12
Tues, Oct. 13
42nd Street 7:30pm Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Ed Blaze and Friends 8:00pm Best Western Premier
Ed Blaze and Friends 8:00pm Best Western Premier
Fall Break
Fall Break
Thurs, Oct. 15
Fri, Oct. 16
Sat, Oct. 17
Thurs, Oct. 20
Master’s of Humanities Information Session 5:30pm Parlor of Norland Hall
Franklin County Historical Veterinary Studies Focus Day Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: Tim LaHaye’s End-Times Brooks Complex Auditorium Society - Murder Mystery Theologies, Dr. Kelly Baker 8:00am-1:00pm at the Old Jail 12:00pm-12:50pm 6:00pm-10:00pm Patterson Bay, Laird Hall AppleFest Old Jail 9:00am-4:00pm Downtown Chambersburg With a Shamble and a Moan: Zombie Apocalypses in American Culture, Dr. Kelly Baker 4:00pm Laird Hall
Adam Johnson Fiction Reading 6:30pm-8:00pm Shippensburg University Chapel
Festival of Praise Tour 6:00pm Majestic Theater
Tues, Oct. 27 Climate Change and the Global South, Silvia Muylaert 12:00pm-12:50pm Patterson Bay, Laird Hall Sacralizing the Secular: Bill McKibben and the Ethics of Sustainability, Dr. Mara Donaldson 4:00pm Laird Hall
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