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IN THIS ISSUE...
Editorials 2 Politics/Campus 3 Vocab for the Voter Campus Food Drive
Campus 4-6
Mardi Gras AucƟon Library Opening Snowmageddon
February 7
Groundhogs everywhere! Footsteps to Wellness Program
National 8
Barbie Makeover
Entertainment 9-11
#OscarsSoWhite RIP Alan Rickman
Calendar 12
Photo by Jenna Kauffman
By Emma Miller
Following a change in leadership at the beginning of this spring semester, the Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) is looking to make positive changes in the near and distant future. When Christina Gonzalez ’16 stepped down from her position as WCGA President at the start of the semester, Kerry Salmi ’16 stepped up to fill the seat from her place as Chief Justice. Salmi had also previously been the acting Treasurer and acting Vice President for the WCGA. To start the process of positive changes in communication and organization, Salmi is writing a report from the WCGA to the Board of Trustees in preparation for the upcoming meeting. She will be attending the meeting to represent the association and discuss the report, along with fellow WCGA members Cody Dunlap ’18 and Erica Henry ’18. There are three Board of Trustees meetings held per year, and the WCGA is invited to submit a report prior to
each one. Mary Beth Williams, the Dean of Student Affairs, stated that the meetings are a great way to keep communication open and allow for “very open, fluid conversation.” As adviser for the WCGA, Dean Williams attends meetings and events when needed, and helps with any questions about budgeting or the judicial process that students may have. As the new WCGA President, Salmi is working on creating an agenda for the year. She described this agenda as a “two prong assault” to improve WCGA’s effectiveness and efficiency. The first prong, Salmi stated, will entail bridging the communication gap between students and administration on campus. This includes offering more direction to students about what departments can supply certain necessary information, perhaps even putting up more informative signage around campus for students. Salmi said the goal for this is to “provide more cohesion on campus.” The second prong of the new agenda is all about strengthening leadership roles within
the WCGA, to benefit current leaders, members, and future officers. First in that process, they are looking into ways to change policies and requirements for apportionments to help them run smoothly, as well as an easier way for clubs and organizations to update their constitutions, many of which were written years ago. Salmi explained that the current officers will be making manuals comprised of duties and directions for each designated position in the WCGA. There will also be a process for training future officers. New officers will be given the chance to “shadow” the officer in the position they will be stepping into in order to better understand what is required of them. Things have already improved four weeks into the semester. Brant Swartz ’17 noted that there are now no lingering issues of communication within the WCGA and they seem to be heading in the right direction. If you would like to attend the Board of Trustees meeting, it will be held Friday, Feb. 19, in the Patterson Lounge at 3:15 p.m.
WCGA Nominations
Questionnaires i i ffor WC WCGA Spring Semester Positions and the Honor Council Secretary have been set up on a table outside of the Dining Hall in Lenfest Commons. Voting will begin on February 19th and will end February 21st. Voting will be on the WCGA Moodle page. All-campus emails will be sent out when voting opens and closes. If you have any questions feel free to contact erica.henry@wilson.edu.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016
The Ultimate Disconnection: Not Living in the Moment
Editor in Chief rocking the 80’s look!
It bothers me how much of a disconnected society we have become. When I went to see the Mar-
ianas Trench concert, I, admittedly, was recording a lot of the songs like everyone else. I'm not afraid to admit that I too have become a bit disconnected. I have been on my phone when I probably should have been observing my surroundings in situations like the concert and waiting at the doctor’s office. However, I do not believe I am as bad as some. During the concert, there was a person in the audience Snapchatting as the opening act performed. It would not have been as bad had the person been discreet about it, but that was pretty much impossible considering his phone flash lit up, signifying he was taking a Snapchat video. The lead singer of the opening act, Mainland, briefly looked at him and you could tell he was a bit unsettled by it, as well he should be. Instead of enjoying the music and atmosphere,
the kid in the crowd was just worrying about his social media post in that moment. I at least wait until after any show to post to any social media. At other concerts, if fans have been lucky enough to get on stage, they try and take a selfie with the band members even though they should be living in the moment. They do this as if no one else will capture the moment, and seeing as the room generally will have at least 200 people, this is just stupid. Someone else is bound to record it. Do people not realize this? When I do record, I try to stay out of people's view, but others are often obnoxious about it, holding their cameras up unnecessarily high, in the middle of everyone's view. I would like to believe that people document to reflect later on the moment or moments This
is my reasoning, but in all honesty... it seems like the only reason a lot do is to brag about it. I often post a ton of videos on my social media, which may seem vain, but it's done with the intention that this is the permanent back-up to the memories, whether people choose to follow and interact is their choice. I also post to share with people who are unable to go. A lot of people don't think about this in the same way. However, I suppose it is wrong to blame the individual. Society has shaped us to believe that we have to brag about our lives. But something needs to change, because, ultimately, it is just resulting in disrespect: not only towards those around us, but also to ourselves by making us look self-absorbed.
- Jenna Kauffman
Coeditor-in-Chief
Tampon Tax: Because it’s a Luxury to be a Woman
When one thinks about tampons obviously we think of luxury right? I mean what isn’t a luxury when it comes to a woman’s period? Cramps, headaches, ruining of clothes, bloating, and an incessant need to devour the closest source of chocolate. It goes on and on. I mean come on doesn’t everyone look forward to their period? The wonderful time of the month that causes partners to prepare like they’re going to war by stocking up on pads, tampons, heat packs, Advil, and all of the on sale chocolate after Valentine’s Day. Women are so lucky, aren’t we ladies? No? Wait. You mean having your period isn’t fun? It’s not sunshine and rainbows? Oh,
well maybe we should tell that to the government who has put a “luxury tax” on tampons. Did you know tampons are something that most states tax because apparently tampons are not a “necessity”? Clearly, we ladies know that pads and tampons are a necessity. Thankfully, Pennsylvania is one of the few states that doesn’t tax periods. In fact, only Minnesota, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland do not tax tampons and sanitary pads. New Hampshire, Delaware, Montana, Arkansas, and Oregon also do not have sales tax on these items, but this means that 40 states do tax our fellow women. In California,
two members of the State Assembly, Cristina Garcia and Ling Ling Chang, introduced a bill that would end this tax in their state. You can spend more than $3,000.00 in your lifetime on a biological necessity. So while PA doesn’t tax these items, do your best to spread the word and help out our fellow women! There are numerous petitions out there that could use your signature to help end the ridiculous tax on women. And for any romantic partners out there looking for a great gift, try tampons! She’s sure to ap-
Other Editor in Chief feeling luxiorious
preciate you spending big money on such a luxury item for her!
BILLBOARD STAFF Editors-in-Chief: Jenna Kauffman Celia Whitcomb Online Editor: Caitlyn Minelli Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Staff Writers: Kirsten Bilger Tiffany Cobb Emma Miller Taylor Sanford Mylan Ward Guest Contributer: Beck Metzbower Calendar Editor: Dasia Edwards Graphic Design Editor: Jenna Kauffman EDITORIAL MISSION STATEMENT
-Celia Whitcomb
Coeditor-in-Chief
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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Voter Vocab: What You Need to Know to Rock the Vote By Celia Whitcomb
I will be one of the first to admit I have no idea what is going on in the Presidential Elections. I remember sitting in my seventh grade classroom as my history teacher Mrs. Mahoney briefly covered the basics of voter registration when President Obama was first running in the race. My headache was so bad I can feel it even now. I swear, some of the words they have created for the election are done intentionally to keep people like me from voting. I mean the bigger the words the more likely they know what they’re doing right? Why would the government need someone like little ole’ me to vote? Well, without voters like me and you, the election is being voted on by big companies with political agendas that are not the best for our country. I mean when we see numbers like Hillary Clinton with 394 delegates versus Bernie Sanders with only 44 delegates it looks like Clinton is going to end up being the representative for the democratic party so why bother? But these numbers are far from the truth. Let’s break down some of these terms and find out why, shall we?
Presidential Caucus
What exactly is a “caucus”? A caucus is a local meeting where “voting is often done by raising hands or breaking into groups according to the candidate participants support at a caucus meeting” according to factcheck.org. This allows voters to openly show support for the candidates. When you look at the stats from the Iowa caucus, it is divided into counties where each individual voted for their preferred candidate. This is the oldest method of choosing delegates and only a handful of states, Iowa, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, Wyoming, Kanas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, Hawaii, Arizona, Utah, Maryland, and North Dakota hold caucuses. A big heads up though, Iowa is apparently the most significant state to hold a caucus and according to Politico. com the winners of Iowa were Democrat Hillary Clinton (49.9%) and Republican Ted Cruz (27.6%).
Presidential Primary
Presidential primaries are held at state-level with secret ballots says factcheck.org. There are four types of primaries: closed primary, semi-closed primary, semi-open primary, and open primary. These different options range from only allowing registered party members to vote (closed primary) to allowing any registered voter to participate (open primary). Thirty-five states hold primaries during the presidential campaign. The winners of the New Hampshire Primaries were Democrat Bernie Sanders (60.4%) and Republican Donald Trump (35.3%) says Politico.
Superdelegate
Superdelegates play a pretty big role in the game of number scare tactics. Currently superdelegates are the main reason why Hillary Clinton has 394 delegates versus Bernie Sanders with 44. Superdelegates are actually a part of the Democratic party. They are “a party leader or elected public official chosen as an uncommitted delegate to a national political convention” says Dictionary.com. To break it down, these are democratic governors, the President and Vice President, members in Congress, all members of the National Federation of Democratic Women, and the College Democrats of America as Jeff Stein a journalist at Vox writes in his break down of superdelegates and the effect on the democratic campaigns. In total, this adds up to about 712 people. Yet it is not so daunting when compared to the 4,051 delegates that voters have a say in handing out. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that the “superdelegates” have only pledged to a certain candidate and have the ability to change their minds, and they might in order to vote with the preferences of voters, but they also might not. People can be very tricky when it comes to politics, and if the race becomes close or, as Stein said, “…essentially a tie, it’s certainly possible that superdelegates could tip the balance to Clinton rather than Sanders.”
Wilson College Receives Funding for Food Drive By Mylan Ward
Believe it or not, food insecurities are becoming more common throughout college campuses. Many students are unable to eat the three balanced meals a day necessary to provide proper daily nutrition. In some cases, students are only able to eat on average one meal a day, despite the meal plan options and dining services. Some students go weeks without having a balanced meal and still expec-
tated to perform academically. In subsequent years, students find they do not have the funds to continue purchasing meal plans, or food in general, due to funds and pricing. In light of this, food banks and food drives are commonly proposed but rarely come to fruition. This year, Wilson has recognized the growing issue of food insecurities, as well as the lack of nutritional meals and the effect it has on students. In
the midst of winter and with the semester underway, it is extremely important for Wilson to make sure students are eating balanced meals regardless of their financial situation. Chaplain Emily Morgan has teamed up with Dean of Students Mary Beth Williams in hopes of starting a food drive this upcoming fall. After a short wait, their grant application to start a food drive was approved.
This grant will allow Wilson to not only have a food drive, but open a student food bank. The funding is from the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation, and the faculty is very excited about this opportunity to help the students. With the idea of “Bring what you can, take what you need,” this food drive is designed to serve the Wilson student body. After all, class is much more enjoyable on a full stomach.
Phoenix Leader Meetings February 17 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. March 2 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. March 23 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
April 6 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. April 20 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 12:15 p.m. to 1p.m.
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Wilson College Mardi Gras Auction a Great Success By Jenna Kauffman
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Habitat for Humanity club hosted their yearly Mardi Gras auction. The auction raised money for Habitat’s annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip, scheduled for next month Mar. 13-20. This year the group travels to Winston-Salem, NC, where they will help build a Habitat for Humanity house. The auction took place during lunch in the dining hall. Different from past years, both the silent auction and live auction took place at the same time. While bidders waited for the live auction to begin at 12:15 p.m., silent auction items were displayed at 11 a.m. bidding. The auction then went until 1 p.m.
“I enjoyed volunteering and I thought the auction went pretty well, there was a good turn out on the items that were sold,” says Brooke Wenger ‘17, one of the students volunteering during the auction going on ASB. Professor of Fine Arts, Bob Dickson, served as auctioneer as he has done for previous Mardi Gras auctions. Students and faculty alike were entertained by his auctioneering prowess. “I think Bob Dickson is wonderful at being the person who sells stuff,“ Paula Kellinger, Professor of Fine Arts, states. “He has done this every year and I think his generosity with his time and his wonderful humor make the event a good one.” Donated items came from
people in the Wilson community and ranged from baked goods to crafts to gift baskets and volunteer services. “I donated babysitting because it seemed better than spending money on something to donate. I haven’t babysat in a while, so I figured it would be fun to do it again and give a mom a break for a few hours,” Heidi Smith ‘17 states, another student volunteer going on ASB. She plans to participate again next year, and had a great time participating in this year’s auction. A few of this year’s bigticket items were a Coach Purse, a relaxation gift basket, and a crocheted lapghan. Here’s to next year’s auction
being just as much of a success. For more information on this year’s auction or Wilson’s Habitat for Humanity club, contact Jenna Kauffman at jenna.kauffman@wilson.edu or Chaplain Emily Morgan at emily.morgan@wilson.edu.
Photo by Jenna Kauffman
John Stewart Memorial Library Open For Business By Caitlyn Minelli
After four long years the John Stewart Memorial Library is finally open to the Wilson Community. Since 2011, the library remained closed due to necessary building restoration and reconstruction. Barbara Mistick, President of Wilson College, hosted the opening ceremony for the library last October, however, the library was unable to officially open due to set-backs in construction. With the finished library, students now have access to books in the Wilson library catalogue and spacious study areas that include new furniture, better lighting, rooms with multi-media applications, and computer labs. Before becoming the Learning Commons Coordinator, Maleah Friedline ’13 worked in the library as a work study student the year before the library was closed for renovations. In response to the new changes, she states, “I think the library looks a lot better than what it was. It’s a lot more open and airy.” Friedline also comments that the Hankey Center has provided displays throughout the building that will change peri-
odically. At the moment one display features different generations of Wilson students. The changes in space not only allow for a better place for students but for books as well. The preservation of texts is an important task for librarians in order to keep books from unnecessary damage caused by unsuitable temperatures and over-exposure to light. Kelly Spiese, Reference and Instruction Librarian, comments, “The placement of the books is great. The fact that the books are no longer getting bombarded with sunlight like they were in the old building [is great], they are in a much better place where they can be much better temperature controlled, lighting is better, just the shelves are better.” However, the changes to the JSM library are more than just cosmetic. Jose Dieudonne, Associate Vice President for Technology and Library Services, has plans to expand the use of the library beyond a storage space for books and a quiet space for study. The library staff plans to include seminars and programs for students and faculty to learn how to use the new technology that is offered.
Spiese says, “I love the technology in the building and how we can use the technology, and not just specifically the librarians using the technology but just how students can use the technology. I want to focus more on how to integrate technology into librarian instruction, how to show students how to use library instruction, how to show students how to research and to find information for their papers and projects, and to go a little bit further and start to offer workshops for faculty and students on different types of technology, and how you can utilize them and how professors can utilize technology in their classrooms.” One type of technology Spiese plans to incorporate is screen-cast videos to better communicate with students taking online classes and incorporate librarians in virtual references for students to access information online. Dieudonne states, “It is always a good idea to bring in all the departments for students to make it [the library] the central hub academically. We plan on providing more technology and culpability for learning and also more overall support
to have students teaching, learning, and research[ing].” His plan to market the library to students, faculty and staff allow non-traditional students, such as adult degree students, and students who did not take the First Year Seminar course access to personal librarians. This outreach program will be used to make all students aware of the resources that are available to them. As the Wilson community continues to grow, it is important that students, faculty, and staff have access to resources to better their education, teaching, and understanding of topics necessary for personal and professional development. The library’s makeover and addition of programs will allow the Wilson community to thrive academically. If there are questions, comments, or suggestions concerning the library’s new look or programs, contact Jose Dieudonne at jose.dieudonne@wilson.edu. Library Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Winter Storm Jonas Brings “Hot Mess” to Campus By Caitlyn Minelli
Heat Miser’s reign of warm weather officially ended Friday, Jan. 22 as the descent of Hurricane Jonas ushered in three feet of snow. Many were snowed in and shovels and plows were dusted off in order to combat the heavy blizzard. With Jonas’s help, sibling rivalry has turned in favor of Heat Miser’s chilly brother, Snow Miser. While news reports and meteorologists had given advanced warning of the upcoming storm, many did not believe that we would get so much snow, if at all. When asked what they thought when they heard the weather forecast, Lauren Hampton ’17 stated, “I expected it to be bad, but I wasn’t prepared for just how much snow we got. It was shocking to see how much compared to my height.” Lori Helman, Office Manager for Student Development, said, “I didn’t believe it was going to happen. Very rarely anymore do we get that much snow.” Since the storm made many roadways difficult to navigate, only essential staff, including the Dining Hall staff, Security, and Physical Plant employees, were required to be on campus. Helman said employees from Physical Plant arrived on campus at 4 a.m., Friday Jan. 22 and stayed overnight until 7
p.m., Sunday Jan. 24 to manage the snow. Safety Officer Kevin Miller was on campus when the storm hit and, with students, helped dig out residents whose building doors were impassable due to snow drifts. “It was cool to see the Wilson community as a whole, at least the people on campus, kind of banded together and helped out a lot,” Hampton said. Helman made it to campus in order to arrange transportation for 19 international students for their orientation weekend. Shuttle service from Dulles International, BWI, and Harrisburg Airports were supposed to begin Friday, Jan. 22. Due to the inclement weather, cancelled flights, and driver schedules, pick-ups began Monday, Jan. 24 and continued through Wednesday, Jan. 26 where all international students were able to arrive safely. While snow offers hypothermic temperatures, the need for back-breaking labor, and changing travel plans, it seems that many take snow and cold weather for granted. Like the Southtown, U.S.A. citizens of the Rankin and Bass Productions’ “The Year Without Santa Claus,” some of the international students experienced snow for the first time. “At the very first time I was really excited because I had never seen snow before and at
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the first day out with some people, like Daniel [Glazier] and my roommate Zach[Zerr] and a new student from Uzbekistan, we made snow angels and it was very fun. But after about ten to fifteen minutes I started getting cold,” said Alvin Sandy, an international student from Indonesia. Sandy was able to go sledding for the first time, a favorite past-time for any winter enthusiast. Zach Zerr ’19, Sandy’s roommate, said, “It was pretty cool seeing what the different viewpoints were of someone who has never seen snow [compared] to someone like me who’s used to snow.” When asked about the winter weather in Indonesia, Sandy commented that they have winters that reach twenty-four degrees Celsius which, when converted, is about seventyfive degrees Fahrenheit. For many Pennsylvanians, 75 degrees Fahrenheit would be considered hot on a summer day, let alone a winter one. After tiring from the arctic antics, residents were able to participate in Resident Assistant (RA) provided activities such as board games and Sardines, a game of reverse Hideand-Seek where the people seeking hide with the original person hiding when they find them until all players are hiding together. For new students eager to meet people and dis-
appointed that the storm inhibited people from arriving on campus, it was an excellent way to socialize with people who were already on campus. New student Emily Coslett ’20, states, “When it [the snow storm] first happened I was in my room for like twentyfour hours by myself, so it was very irritating. And then the next day when I realized some people were actually here, I went to Lenfest and the RAs were there so they introduced me to everybody.” When asked about the game of Sardines, Coslett said, “It helped me because it showed me around Lenfest and campus and got me to meet people.” Snow Miser continues to make up for lost time and has since sprinkled more snow on Chambersburg and the surrounding areas. Wilson cancelled evening classes Monday, Feb. 15, after it snowed throughout the day and continued into the evening. Mr. Ten Below has come to stay, his brother sent packing and leaving small islands created by his volcanic temper in his wake. In the meantime, the snow continues to bring Wilson together as a community whether it be to dig out cars and clear doorways or make snow angels and play multiple rounds of Sardines.
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Masters of Fine Arts Students Make Their Debut By Beck Metzbower
Last year, six strangers formed Wilson College’s inaugural class in the Masters of Fine Arts program. They trekked to Wilson from varying parts of the state, country, and globe to participate in the first of two mandatory residencies for the program. The program accepts choreographers and visual artists and it is currently accepting applications for the 2016-2017 year. These people are creative, innovative, daring, and inquisitive. It’s my pleasure to
introduce a few of them to you: Kelly Bartnik is a choreographer, performer and teacher who has been working professionally in New York, NY since 2001. She has been a guest professor at Sarah Lawrence College and director of BAXCo, the teen repertory dance company at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange. She is a founding member of GK1 Productions. She is currently performing in two upcoming webseries, Welcome to Our Mansion and 3L. Contact her at www.kellybartnik.com
the alumnae association board of directors is pleased to announce the 2016 aawc award recipients
Distinguished Alumna Pamela Francis Kiehl '66
Distinguished ADP Christine S. Mayer '07
Outstanding Young Alumna Zhe Qian '96
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Jane Hilleman Wingerd '51 Loretta Hunt Marion '61 Priscilla A. Guild '66 Cathie Sunderland Jenkins '71
Faculty
Paula C. Kellinger
Legacy Scholarship
Abby Burkhart ‘16 (daughter of Angela Gable Burkhart ‘78)
Beck Metzbower is a contemporary interdisciplinary artist based on the East Coast. She holds a BFA from Wilson College in Studio Arts and is trained in classical drawing and painting, film photography and dark room processing, ceramics, textile design, fashion design and implementation. Beck has exhibited in Toronto, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Shippensburg, and Chambersburg. She was named one of the Top 40 Artists to Watch by the Edward Day Gallery & The Curator’s Bible in 2015. Follow her
on Instagram @officialbeckmetzbower or contact her at www.beckmetzbower.com Anita Williams is a painter and sculptor. Her work was recently accepted into York show INSTINCT: Why did you make that? Williams began the program as a highly skilled painter and branched into installation and sculpture as a result of the program interdisciplinary methods and faculty. She is an elementary school art teacher who lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dogs. Stay tuned for more.
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Beloved Rodent Predicts Early End of Winter By Tiffany Cobb
On Feb. 2, the 130th anniversary of Groundhog Day took place at Gobbler’s Knob. At 6 a.m., Punxsutawney Phil was let out of his cage and placed on top of a tree trunk where the Groundhog Club emcee told the crowd, made up of tens of thousands of people, that Phil did not see his shadow and therefore spring is here. According to Groundhog.org, Groundhog Day is based on the old European holiday of Can-
dlemas. If the sun was shining on Candlemas, then people believed they would have a second winter. If it was cloudy on Candlemas, then it was believed that spring had arrived. The idea of an animal making the prediction of winter’s fate originated in Germany. If a hedgehog saw its shadow on Candlemas Day then winter would continue. Hedgehogs changed into groundhogs when German settlers immigrated to Pennsylvania
and noticed a resemblance between the European hedgehog and the groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil has become well-known throughout the years. In 1986 the groundhog, along with a few members of the Groundhog Club, were flown to meet President Reagan. In 1993, there was a film starring Bill Murray that was named after Groundhog Day. Since the creation of the film, both the writer of the screenplay and
one of the actors from the film have attended the event. Phil was also on Oprah in 1995. While Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog, he is not the only groundhog to predict whether or not winter would continue. In Canada their groundhog, Shubenacadie Sam, did not see his shadow either and New York’s Staten Island Chuck and Georgia’s General Beau Lee both confirmed Phil’s prediction.
Taking Footsteps to Wellness: Created to Help you Cope By Taylor Sanford
Footsteps is a new club on campus that plans to help people with their troubles. What exactly is Footsteps though? “Its main purpose is to help people who have the same emotional problems where everyone can get together and help each other,” Molly McElroy ’17, one of the founders of the club, stated. Cindy Shoemaker, Director of Counseling, also helped put the club together. McElroy has dealt with an eating disorder in the past and she has gone to high schools, Girl Scout troops, youth ministries and women’s conferences telling her story and spreading awareness. She does not want anyone to go through what she went through. The club is to help students talk about their personal experiences with different disorders they have suffered from, such as eating disorders and anxiety disorders. McElroy mentioned that talk-
ing to people who are around the same age with the issues helps a lot since some people would feel more comfortable communicating with those they can easily relate to. McElroy runs the “Beautiful Me” campaign and Footsteps is a way to get involved. “Beautiful Me” started in 2012, and is a campaign to inform people about eating disorders and negative body image. It is about finding the beauty within yourself and discovering ones greatest self and understanding that everyone is beautiful in their own way. She states that the goal for the semester is to help people cope with their problem so they can help themselves and help others. The club is a good way to help students alike to cope with the things they are going through. The club would love new members, so if you have any questions please contact Molly McElroy at molly.mcelroy@wilson.edu.
The Vagina Monologues When: February 18-20 Time: 8 p.m. Where: Memorial Auditorium at Shippensburg University Advanced Tickets Students $3 Faculty/Staff/Community $8 At Door Tickets Students $5 Faculty/Staff/Community $10
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B a r b i e TM G e t s By Emma Miller
On Jan. 28, the Mattel© toy company, manufacturer of the Barbie™ brand, announced it is releasing dolls with three new body types: “petite,” “tall,” and “curvy.” In addition, the new line hitting stores this spring will offer dolls with more diverse features, such as seven new skin tones, twenty-two eye colors, and twenty-four hairstyles. The traditional Barbie™ figure will still remain in the line-up. Robert Best, The Senior Director for product design of Barbie™, said recently in an advertisement video for the new dolls, “This is radical, because we’re saying there isn’t this narrow standard of what a beautiful body looks like.” Children also shown in the video ad expressed their excitement that the dolls
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could look similar to them and others they know. The overall impression the diverse group of dolls shown had on the girls was favorable. The move by Mattel© is an attempt to account for cultural changes, diversity, and to make the dolls a more relatable, realistic reflection of women. In an interview with “Time Magazine,” head of the Barbie™ brand Evelyn Mazzocco, stated, “Yes, some people will say we are late to the game. But changes at a huge corporation take time.” The company may also be looking to regain some sales that have been lost recently. While Barbie™ still rakes in nearly one billion dollars in sales every year, revenue took a hit when Mattel© lost their license to manufacture Disney
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Princess dolls and other toys. The demand for change has pushed them to the production of the new Barbie™ shapes. Since she made her first appearance in the world of toys in 1959, Barbie™ has been viewed in a critical light just as much as in a positive light. Despite being the bestselling doll in the world, the original Barbie™ has spurred on conversation of unrealistic body proportions and beauty ideals. Studies about the potential psychological harm the doll may cause young children have risen up, as well as several anti-Barbie™ protests in years past. Indeed, if any given human was seen walking around with a traditional Barbie™’s physical proportions, it would look far out of the ordinary. One
1996 study indicated that Barbie™’s waist would be nineteen inches smaller than that of the average American woman, hips eleven inches smaller, and head two inches larger. Forgetting about her tiny hands, feet, and joints, many critics see her shape as problematic given the role-model position she is often seen in for children. Although there may be lingering problems surrounding this change for critics of the iconic doll, there has been much more positive feedback. Beyond creating new body shapes for Barbie™, Mattel© has also introduced dolls with new “careers” such as computer engineer, president, and astronaut, and a line of DC Super Heroes is also coming out this spring. Be on the lookout!
Yik Yak Attack: The Students Fight Back By Mylan Ward
“Cut the yik-yak ’n and get in the house!” This was just one of the many phrases my grandmother would use before using a sterner, hands-on means of communication, if you know what I mean. Looking closer at social media today, my grandmother isn’t the only one putting the term “yik yak” to use. After being launched in 2013, the media smartphone application, Yik Yak, has been ranked as the ninth most downloaded app in the United States. The app Yik Yak allows one to anonymously converse and create threads within a particular radius of your location. It also allows all users to write, respond, and “vote up” or “vote down” certain “yaks” posted. The Huffing-
ton Post described the app as, “a bathroom stall without toilets, they’re useless.” Like all social media, it has its pros and con’s. One positive aspect of the app is that researchers use it to explore racial, ethical, and sexual identity issues, with hopes of building a sense of community at institutions. While the positives of Yik Yak are minimal, the negative aspects of this social app are continuously making a strong presence in educational institutions nation wide. With cyberbullying on the rise, many schools have banned the use of the app. This app is also the cause of many high schools forbidding the use of cell phones on campus. After hearing the speculation, I had to check out the app for myself. Surprisingly,
Wilson has a good amount of people that are actively using Yik Yak. From my short personal experience on this app, I noticed that there were generally three types of people that were using the app. The first type I noticed, were people who complained about everything. Complaining about the food in the dining hall to the ingrown toe nail that is slowly getting infected. The second type of people I noticed were people who don’t fully take the time to think about what they are saying before yaking. One post I saw was someone asking the proper way to clean out their bellybutton. What intrigued me was the amount of positive votes it got. The third type I noticed included people who just wanted to “have fun.” For example,
one post I saw simply said, “I wish there was something fun to do in Chambersburg.” This also got positive votes. Now, tiptoeing back to the fact that in the midst of these posts, cyberbullying is forever a concern, it is sometimes hard to truly sensor what goes on this app. For the same amount of people “voting up,” there were people “voting down.” These disagreements can get out of hand because of the anonymous aspect of the app. This is where cyberbullying comes in. In light of the rising issues nationwide because of this app, here at Wilson we take any form of bullying seriously. Overall, we should be mindful of how we pick and use our apps. After all, grandma isn’t always there to give you that “hands on” guidance.
To apply, go to http://tinyurl.com/WCTourGuide or contact michael.eaton@wilson.edu.
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#Free Kesha: Legal Battle Continues to Silence Artist By Celia Whitcomb
I t seems like the “Tik Tok” singer Kesha R o s e Sebert has been Photo provided by Wikipedia gone for Commons awhile. From top hits such as “Die Young,” “Your Love Is My Drug,” and “We R Who We R” to silence, the once emerging pop princess has been tied up in a legal battle since 2014 with her producer Dr. Luke of Sony Music Entertainment. This legal battle is preventing Kesha from producing any music. If you have not been following the glitter loving singer on Twitter you may not be aware that in 2014 Kesha filed for an injunction that would void her contract with Dr. Luke. According to the formal complaint filed by Geragos&Geragos, for Kesha,
“Dr. Luke sexually, physical- tract states that she has to ly, and verbally abused Ms. produce eight more records Sebert for a decade in order with Dr. Luke before movto make her feel completely ing on to a different producer. worthless and maintain comDr. Luke is counter suing plete control over her life.” The for defamation of character. document goes on to cite sever- His lawyer Christine Lepera al examples of the abuse where released a statement, “As set Dr. Luke gave Kesha what he forth in the complaint that called “Sober Pills” which she we have filed on behalf of Dr. claims were a form of gamma- Luke, Kesha and her mother hydroxybutyrate (GHB), also are engaged in a campaign known as the “date rape drug,” of publishing outrageous and as well as Dr. Luke’s continued untrue statements about Dr. verbal abuse “You are not that Luke to third pertaining to parties, inhow worth- pretty, you are not cluding scurless Kesha rilous and was in com- that talented, you false stateparison to ments of are just lucky to other stars purported such as “You physical have me” are not that and mental pretty, you are not that tal- abuse of Kesha. These are alented, you are just lucky to legations that Kesha and Pebe have me” and “Go finish the [her mother] have themselves song so I can buy a yacht.” admitted are false. The comKesha filed the injunction plaint explains that Kesha and with the plans to recording her mother Pebe have wieldwith any producer from Sony ed these defamatory statethat is not Dr. Luke. Unfor- ments in an attempt to extort tunately, her current con- Gottwald into releasing Kesha
One Step Forward, By Tiffany Cobb
For the second year in a row all of the nominees for the Oscars within the acting categories are white. The lack of diversity shown within the award nominees has influenced people such as, Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith to boycott the entire ceremony causing a popular topic of debate over the last few months. There has been discussion as to why so few of the nominees are people of color. It is believed that executives and other professionals behind the financing of movies are hesitant to risk their money with a cast predominantly made up of people of color. However, the risk does not seem to exist anymore, as movies such as “Concussion,” “Creed,” and “Straight Outta Compton” were successful and included cast and crew with people of color. “Straight Outta Compton” grossed more than $200 million at the box office,
from her exclusive recording agreement with Dr. Luke.” What Lepera is referring to is back in 2011 when Kesha herself swore under oath that “Dr. Luke never made sexual advances on me.” Kesha’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, cited that Kesha was frightened of the power Dr. Luke had over her and was too scared at the time to stand up to him. Despite the back and forth nature of the lawsuits, Kesha’s fan base has been overwhelmingly supportive, creating a petition to encourage CEO of Sony, Doug Morris, to “voluntarily terminate” Kesha’s contract. Currently 114,213 people have signed this petition in support and solidarity. Groups even organized a protest called #FreeKesha to rally at Kesha’s first hearing on Jan. 26. The hearing is rescheduled for Feb. 19. You can find and sign the petition at www.thepetitionsite. com “#FreeKesha! Tell Sony Not to Force Her to Work With Her Alleged Abuser.”
Two Steps Back #OscarsSoWhite
proving that people of color are given the opportunity. The only diversity in this year’s Oscar nominees is a Mexican film director, Alejandro G. Inarrito, for the film “The Revenant” and Filipino screenwriter, Ronnie del Carmen, who was one of the many writers nominated for “Inside Out”. The host of the Oscars this year is Chris Rock who is definitely aware of the controversy. He tweeted a picture of the Oscars promotion and captioned it “White BET Awards”. The people boycotting the Oscars are vocal in their support of Rock saying that even though they will not be in attendance or even watching from home they support him fully. Not all celebrities of color are supporting the boycott however. Janet Hubor, who was Will Smith’s co-star on “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” made a video response to Jada Pinkett Smith’s opin-
ions on the Oscars. Hubor saw the actress’s response to the nominations as acting out because her husband was not nominated. Recently, when questioned about Hubor’s comments Smith responded saying that he has no ill-will towards Hubor, but he still stands by his wife. Smith also states that the issue is so much more than him not getting an Oscar nomination and even if he was nominated the lack of diversity would remain an issue. People are choosing to boycott the Oscars in hopes that raising awareness of the issue will help create change. The Oscars welcome people of color to hand out awards yet they are rarely rewarded for their talents.
The purpose of the boycott is to bring attention to the deserving people of color whose talents are being ignored and overlooked. Will Smith said that if he were to not take a stand and bring attention to the problem, then he would be condoning it. Instead, he and other celebrities are speaking out in hopes that one day children will be able to watch the Oscars and see someone like them no matter their ethnicity, that they will have the opportunity to witness diversity.
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Marianas Trench Brings Back the ’80s in 2016 By Jenna Kauffman
On Thursday, Feb. 4, Marianas Trench brought the ‘80s back at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. The band just wrapped up their “Hey You Guys!!” Tour on Feb. 14, with Silver Spring being one of the stops. The band Mainland from New York City opened for Marianas Trench, providing a prelude to the ‘80s-esque night, with music very reminiscent of what one would expect to hear off “The Breakfast Club” soundtrack. The band had very chill vibes, and was a perfect fit as opener for Marianas Trench who soon after took the stage. Marianas Trench put on a set that was anything but off-key. Two-hundred plus people gathered to see the band from Vancouver, BC. Playing songs from their albums “Masterpiece Theatre,” “Ever After,” and their latest album, “Astoria,” the band was able to appeal to newer and older fans alike. Each of the band’s albums seem to have a certain concept to them. Their latest, “Astoria,” has an ‘80s theme and feel. So
much so that one song, “Who Do You Love,” almost sounds like it could be a Toto song. Not to mention, the title of the album comes from the famous Astoria, Oregon, the location where any ‘80s movies fans can easily recall “The Goonies” taking place. In the title track, singer Josh Ramsay also specifically sings “what happens to never say die?” It doesn’t get more direct than that. As the band made their way on stage, they made the time-travel theme known by their outfits: Ramsay and Matt Webb, guitarist, rocking fishnet and lace gloves, and Ramsay wearing heavy eyemakeup and a fishnet shirt. As the concert continued, the band impressed with group vocals numerous times (not really typical of a pop rock band unless it’s a boy band, so this was quite unique), as well as managed to keep the crowd riled up with jokes between songs (very reminiscent of the band All Time Low). At one point, at least thirty hearts were held up by fans during their song “While We’re Young,” with the lyrics
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“I wanna hear how your heart speaks.” Most of the members reactions were unreadable, and it took a moment for singer Ramsay to notice the hearts as he had his eyes closed as he began to sing. Finally, after thirty-seconds of anticipation, he opened his eyes and noticed all of the hearts. He put his hands up in a heart symbol himself as he continued singing, and once the song ended, the band thanked the crowd for their love and support. While I tease my sister quite constantly about this
band, admittedly, they put on an amazing show. Bands like this deserve a lot more recognition than they get, and even when they do get it, they still manage to stay truly humble (proof being, how they took the time to meet with fans after the show). If this is the future of music, we have something to look forward to. The band is set to begin their Canadian “Never Say Die” Tour on March 9. To find out more about the band and for future tour dates, go to www.marianastrench.net.
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By Kirsten Bilger
Born February 21, 1946 Died January 14, 2016 Alan Rickman was a great actor, but there was more to his life than the big screen. He was a brother to David Rickman, Michael Rickman, and Sheila Rickman and was also a husband to Rima Horton. As a young man, Rickman headed off to college with an interest in graphic design. At the age of 25 he was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He always had a desire to act, but felt there were roads he needed to experience before he choose the life of acting. There is no denying that Alan Rickman led a successful life. He took on many different acting positions throughout his life such as his role in the movie “Die Hard” (1988), “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991), and was best known for his role as Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies (2001-2011). Upon Rickman’s arrival in Hollywood, he was offered the
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and Wizscript for ardry. Snape the movie “Die is portrayed Hard,” as a villain and it is oba f t e r b e i n g vious from day one that there for only two he distances himself days. At from Harry first, he was reand seems to hate him. luctant to purPhoto Provided by Creative Commons In the end, sue this avenue, however he the truth is revealed. He was took the job and even changed the greatest wizard of all, for the script a bit with his back- he was the one who played the ground in theater. This role double role as spy. He fooled became one of his most mem- Voldemort and continued to orable villainous character. fool him through all the years. He won a British Academy It is revealed that Severus Film and Television (BAFTA) had loved Harry’s mother, award for a supporting ac- Lily, and protects Harry tor in “Robin Hood: Prince through his years at Hogwarts. In August, 2015 Rickman of Thieves” and a Golden Globe in 1997 for best actor suffered a minor stroke. While in the HBO biopic “Rasputin.” his stroke might have been Even with these great ac- minor, it led to the diagnosis complishments, Rickman will of a bigger threat: pancreatic always be most known for his cancer, devastating news to all recent role of Professor Sever- that knew him. Through his us Snape, the potions master at battle with cancer, his loving Hogwarts School of Witchcraft wife stood by his side as well as
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thoughts and prayers from his fans. Unfortunately, Rickman lost his battle on Jan. 14, 2016. For his fans, Rickman’s legacy will live on through the legendary movies that have become part of our culture as well as new releases that are set to be released in the near future. Before he passed, Rickman was given a role in an upcoming film called “Eye in the Sky” set to be released in March 2016. In addition, he has a voiceover role in the upcoming work “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Even though Rickman is gone, he will never be forgotten. He will live on through his various acting roles and the upcoming films. Here we take time to raise our wands in memory of Alan Rickman.
“Even after all this time?” “Always.”
Jump and Relieve Some Stress: Hagerstown Sky Zone By Jenna Kauffman
If you’re looking to escape from college stresses, Sky Zone in Hagerstown, Md., may just be the place! During the last week of January, following a few months of construction, this indoor trampoline park finally opened in the local city. A mere 45 minutes away from campus, people of all ages are encouraged to check out g
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this indoor trampoline park. Patrons can participate for any amount of time they wish. Prices range from $11 for 30 minutes to $23 for two hours. The assumption that this is just a place to jump on trampolines would be incorrect considering Sky Zone offers other activities such as basketball trampolining, dodgeball, rock-wall climbing, and jumping into a foam pit. Unless you are extremely active, an hour is more than enough time for jumping. Half an hour is even a fair amount of time. Sky Zone also accommodates birthday parties or special events, such as ‘skyrobics’ (sky/jumping aerobics). While Sky Zone offers an upbeat environment, participants are required to fill out a waiver form before jumping. However, unless feeling daring, there is no need to fret; this is just a
precaution. Sky Zone offers a safe environment for all ages. Employees are also at each station to make sure participants are organized and safe. The establishment has a concession stand, offering snack foods such as pretzels and icees. Depending on the day of the week, the amount of patrons vary. Saturday afternoons, expect it to be packed. While it is a tad overwhelming when the place is packed, it still offers a lot of fun. Sky Zone is open every day of the week with the hours varying depending on scheduled events and reservations. Hours are typically as follows: Mon-Thurs, 3-8 p.m., Friday, 2-10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find out more information on Sky Zone, go to http://www. skyzone.com/hagerstown.
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WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY
MONDAY Fiber Fellowship 7:00pm-9:00pm Lenfest Commons
Environmental Club 9:15 p.m.
Fri, Feb. 19
Sun, Feb. 21
The Vagina Monologues 8:00 p.m. Shippensburg University Students: $5.00 Falculty/Staff/Community: $10.00
William Stillman Psychic Gallery 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre Advance: $30.00 At the door: $40.00
Thurs, Feb. 25
Wed, Feb. 24
Wednesday Worship Alumnae Chapel 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sat, Feb. 20
Motorama PA Farmshow Complex 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Adults (12 and up): $30.00 Saturday Child (ages 6-11): $10.00 Saturday Children 5 & under FREE
The Vagina Monologues 8:00 p.m. Shippensburg University Memorial Auditorium Students: $5.00 Falculty/Staff/Community: $10.00
Motorama PA Farmshow Complex 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Adults (12 and up): $20.00 Sunday Child (ages 6-11): $10.00 Sunday Children 5 & under FREE
Muhibbah Club Alumnae Chapel 9:15 p.m.
Mon, Feb. 22
Tues, Feb. 23
Color with a Counselor 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Lenfest Commons
Everyday Chef- A Hands on Cooking Class 1st United Methodist Church of Mercersburg 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. $40.00 individually $80.00 family Public Meeting: WC Streetscape and Pedestrian Safety Initiative 6:00 p.m. Brooks Science Center
Sun, Feb. 28
Mon, Feb. 29 Mediterranean Cuisine Comes to PA 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Penn State Extension $80.00 Registration by Feb. 24 at: http://extension.psu. edu/health/events or 717-334-6271 or 1-888-472-0261
Sat, March 5
Mon, March 7
Thurs, March 10
The 29th Annual Comedy & Magic Spectacular 7:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre Row “C - S”: $19.00 Row “T - Z”: $17.00 Row “AA - Balcony”: $12.00
Kim van Alkemade 4:00 p.m. Patterson Lounge
Irish Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre FREE
Life After Wilson for Athletes 6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Laird Hall
Wed, March 2
Fri, March 4
Phoenix Leaders Lunch 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Jensen Dining Hall
Fun Uno Friday Tournament 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Student Center
Zumba 9:15 p.m. Dance Studio
Walk & Talk Lenfest Commons 10:00 a.m.
Anchor Gathering 5:00 p.m. Sarah’s Coffeehouse
Fri, Feb. 26
Bus Trip to the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC 8:00 a.m. $100.00 To register or for more information about the trip, please contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727
Heart Healthy Grocery Tour Giant Food Store - Norland Ave. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. FREE Registration: 717-262-4472 or Summithealth.org/ShopHealthy
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A Night of Blues 7:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $13.00 Paint Night 7:00 p.m. Jensen Dining Hall
“The Devil’s Miner” [El minero del diablo] 9:15 p.m. Allen Auditorium
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