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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Trump Refugee Ban Brings Protests IN THIS ISSUE...
Victoria Morrison protesting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport By Mohammed Alameer
In his latest executive order, President Donald Trump has ordered a ban on nationals from seven Muslim-dominated countries for at least three months from the day of signing the order. Most of these countries had been mentioned as “countries of concern” with regards to their visas. Although the order does not mention the countries, a White House official said that the order will see people from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Yemen prohibited from entering the country. The order however permanently prohibits war refugees from entering the country. The order was signed by the president on Friday Jan. 27, 2016 at the Department of Homeland Security headquarters. Also, as a result of the president’s order, all refu-
Photo provided by Victoria Morrison
gees have been banned from entering the United States for the next four months. “The Secretary of State shall suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for 120 days,” read part of Section 5 (a) of the Order. The news comes as the nation reflects on numerous occasions in which nationals from Muslim-majority countries have been charged with terrorism related crimes since the September 11, 2001 attacks. It had been among the president’s campaign slogan to ban refugees from entering the United States once he assumed office. Trump said during most of his campaigns that Muslims have a “proven” history of terrorist attacks either on the United States or allied nations. Citing “security threats,” the order will see the Secretary of State alongside the
Department of the Homeland Security review the USRAP terms and conditions to ensure that the refugees who are allowed into the country do not pose any security threat. The order has also issued restrictions on the maximum number of refugees that can enter the country each year to 50,000. Knowing that this will obviously raise questions, Republicans have been quick to defend the president’s actions. Comparison of the 50,000 refugees cap has been made to that of the former President Obama, who in 2016 allowed in many more refugees. To this effect, experts have extended the comparison back before the Obama administration and as it is, according to the experts, President Trump’s cap is based on the average of other presidents’ refugee allowance into the country. Data obtained from the Migration Policy Institute shows that the United States admitted less than 50,000 refugees in 2003, 2006 and 2007. On the other hand, President Obama’s administration allowed in about 70,000 refugees in 2015, according to data from Migration Policy Institute. Based on this, the general argument is that the president has acted according to the average of refugee intakes as evidenced by historical data. To this effect, Republicans have commented that the president aims at improving security within the country. The 90 day ban, however, has exceptions. The order reads in part, “Secretaries of State and Homeland Security may, on a case-by-case basis, and when in the national interest, issue visas
Editorials 2
Editorial
Opinion 3
Speak Out Against Refugee Ban
News 4-5
Wilson Partners with Smithsonian
Politics 6-7
Dakota Pipeline Conflict Reignited
Campus 8-9
Masters in Education Technology Ice Fest
Community 10 Feature 11
New Faces at Wilson
Entertainment 12-15 Haikulture
Calendar 16 or other immigration benefits to nationals of countries for which visas and benefits are otherwise blocked.” According to interpreters, this means that the secretaries can allow in refugees based on individual circumstances, even during the three month period stipulated in the ban. However, the action to ban refugees has attracted criticism. “In our view, these actions taken by Trump and this administration have nothing to do with national security,” said Ayoub, legal and policy director of the American-Arab AntiDiscrimination Committee “They’re based off Islamophobia, they’re based off of xenophobia, and we cannot allow that to continue.” Ayoub concludes that President Trump’s action of banning individual from Muslim-majority countries is tantamount to a “Muslim Ban”. As it stands, there are divided opinions on the ban, but will the ban improve the situation in the United States?
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EDITORIAL
Taking a Stand: Journalists Should Not Be Silenced
By Jenna Kauffman
Growing up, I have always been quiet, and have never minded that fact. I am still quiet most of the time, which may seem odd since I am a newspaper editor and journalists are not often known for being shy. Teachers, and oddly enough, “friends,” throughout the years have tried to instill it into my head that I needed to stay silent, though most of the time it was not intentionally malicious. My teachers silenced me so they could teach class, an understandable request. My “friends” were not as direct but made me feel I should watch my words or be judged for them. It made me stay on the quiet side in elementary school, which carried over into high school. However, once I entered
college, that changed a bit. I gained more confidence; my thoughts were welcomed and encouraged as opposed to undermined and manipulated. While I am still quiet, it’s by choice. Not because I feel pressured to. This narrative has a point. With our recent Presidential election, I thought it was important to speak up about an important topic. Silence. And why reporters should not tolerate it. Journalists have always been the eyes and ears of the people. They inform the general public about what is going on, no matter where or what it is, because that is the job. Let’s be honest, they do the public’s dirty work. An average person would not
have the nerve to look into facts and the multitude of sources they come from, even if those facts are hard to swallow. It takes integrity and wanting to find out the truth no matter the cost. In the end, people are able to read, watch, or listen to the stories that journalists work hard to publish, and stay informed about the world around them. However, this will not be possible if the President and his cabinet decide they no longer want to deal with reporters. Understandably, many reporters spew lies or do whatever it takes to increase their readership. But what about the professional journalists that tell the truth? Those that inform the public of the happenings in our country? They work to make sure that the U.S. and
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global citizens are aware of what is really happening in the world and not being taken for a ride by clickbait sites. Perhaps this concern will blow over. Obama’s administration was also hesitant when it came to talking to the press, or at least when it came to the press wanting to expose all sides to government-related stories, according to journalist James Risen with The New York Times. So, maybe it is not so much the elected than it is the government’s system that needs improvement. All I know is, as soon as I graduate, I want to be a journalist. It sucks to see the boat the profession is in now, sans paddle, but I will not let that stop me from aiming for my dream career, hopefully making a name for myself.
What are your thoughts about building a wall between the United States and Mexico? Kylie Gailor ’18
“It’s a waste of money!”
Christina Sturgeon ‘17
Kyleen Wolfe ‘19
“As an international myself, it is disgraceful. America should lend a hand for people who want to come for a better life, granted coming here for visa is the idea.”
“It is pulling the country backwards instead of improving it.”
Caroline Belot ‘17
“It’s not feasible and not all-encompassing.” Photos by Hong Nguyen
BILLBOARD STAFF Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Editor-in-Chief: Jenna Kauffman Graphic Design Editor: Francesca Giustini Staff Writers: Mohammed Alameer Kirsten Bilger Tiffany Cobb Laura Giacomini Francesca Giustini Tram Ho Andrea Hornbaker Caitlyn Minelli Hong Nguyen Trang Nguyen Aurora Ortiz Sam Schlegel Ghada Tafesh Calendar: Dasia Edwards Guest Contributor: Barbara Mistick 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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Palestinian Says “Do Not Move U.S. Embassy” By Ghada Tafesh
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump promised to move the American embassy from “Tel Aviv” to Jerusalem, hardly acknowledging the historical course of the already volatile region and unleashing an episode of chaos. Unsympathetic to Palestinian pleas and international warnings, this thoughtless decision would overturn 70 years of international consensus and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Remolding biblical mythology to fit political motives, Israeli forced occupied Palestine in 1948 to create Israel and declare the Pales-
tinian capital, Jerusalem, as their own capital. This event disturbed the cultural and political equilibrium that existed in Palestine and initiated a war that has proven the longest and one of the most bloody and destabilizing in modern human history. Despite the continual rejection and condemnation of the Israeli occupation by the international community, with a repeated emphasis on Jerusalem, Israeli leaders continue to urge other countries to recognize the Palestinian city as Israel’s capital. Countries around the world, even those that are considered strong allies of Israel,
including the United States, reject Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, and refuse Israeli invitations to relocate their embassies from Tel Aviv to the illegally occupied city. Throughout his campaign for the White House, Trump made numerous, often contradictory promises. While he initially pledged to keep a similar distance between Palestinians and Israel, he later reversed his position, adopting that of Israel’s right-wing government in which new bills are being passed to annex even the Jewish settlements rendered illegal by Israel’s own definitions, and to remove any restriction on new settlement
construction and expansion. While the mainstream media is already portraying Palestinians as terrorists and predicting “a fresh wave of Palestinian violence” should the embassy be relocated, I, as a Palestinian refugee enduring the consequences of this illegal occupation daily, urge everyone to learn more as the new President invites more violence and pushes to break international laws. The significance of Jerusalem to Palestinian Muslims and Christians, and hundreds of millions of believers around the world, is easily dismissed with horrific and irreversible outcomes.
Statement from President Mistick on Immigration Order
Wilson Community Members, President Trump signed an executive order banning travel from seven countries in the Middle East and Africa. While the executive order does not have an immediate impact on our students, the implications of the ban are particularly troubling. Wilson College values difference, and the perspectives that students, faculty and staff of various national origins, religions and other identity attributes bring to our community. It is unclear what form the ban
will take beyond the initial 90-day term. The list of banned countries could grow and ultimately affect current or prospective Wilson College students. We stand ready to support all members of our community, and we offer the following guidance for international students: - For anyone traveling away from campus who might have questions or concerns, contact Wilson’s Office of International Scholar Services (OISS) at 717-262-4141, ext. 2776. - When traveling within the
United States, always carry your immigration documents with you to prove your legal status. - If you will be traveling outside the United States, contact the OISS for the latest developments. We view global perspectives as a critical component of the liberal arts experience and one that is essential to educating active, aware citizens—regardless of one’s home nation. Just as important, we view international students as part of our family. Whether through their active
participation on campus or through our Friendly Families program, international students are an integral part of Wilson’s identity. We join the many colleges and universities and educational organizations calling for the executive order to be lifted as soon as possible. We will provide additional information as it develops.
a big advocate for labeling Muslims already inside the country. Trump’s reason was to protect the United States from the Muslims among us. The fact that he signed a policy to keep Muslims out over a stereotype that has been blown way out of proportion is extremely upsetting. The whole idea of this ban upsets me, but there is more to this policy that makes me very sad. Within the last year we have seen the devastation that many individuals living in war-torn Syria are going through. I have shed many tears over some of the images that show everything that the innocents in this country are losing. Their homes are being destroyed and their families are torn apart. Many of them have lost their lives seeking
shelter in other countries. Trump’s ban keeps these refugees from entering the United States. With a stroke of his pen he not only banned Muslims, he banned people who have already lost so much trying to find a safe place to live. When I first moved to this country almost ten years ago, I heard all these stories about the American Dream. My own family came here seeking this very dream. We were fortunate enough to achieve many aspects of our dream. Even through his campaign Trump used the idea of “Making America Great Again.” I personally do not see how banning all these people seeking safety is putting us on a path towards greatness. It truly hurts me thinking of all the images, all the stories and all
the news articles of all the loss. All the destruction that people in these war-torn countries have experienced. Now every time I see these news it pains me to know that we are not doing anything about it. We may not support all the violence, but we are definitely not doing anything to stop it. A lot of changes are coming now that President Trump is in office. All I can say is that I will not remain quiet when I disagree in my heart with the decisions made. I may not be able to change it but I can at least show my support to those who are being harmed by these irrational decisions. As I stated before I am against injustice. I am an Ally to anyone who feels afraid, anyone who feels out numbered. And I will not be silenced.
Sincerely, Barbara K. Mistick President
Speak Out Against President Trump’s Refugee Ban By Aurora Ortiz
On Friday, Jan. 27, President Donald Trump banned natives in seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the country. The ban prohibited the entrance from countries named “countries of concern” by the 2016 law concerning immigration visas. Natives from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are unable to enter the United States for at least 90 days. My heart sank when I heard about this policy. These people are being banned to protect the country from terrorist attacks. However, I feel like this ban has more to do with the irrational assumption that all Muslims are linked to terrorists or are assumed a terrorist themselves. As we saw throughout Trump’s campaign, he was
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Wilson College Partners with Smithsonian Institute
wide. SCBI scientists tackle Wilson College and the some of today’s most complex Smithsonian Conservation conservation challenges by Biology Institute (SCBI) have applying and sharing what launched a five-year part- they learn about “animal benership that will offer both havior and reproduction, ecolfaculty and students tremen- ogy, genetics, migration and dous resources and opportunities associated with the field of Conservation Biology. Alumna Susan Breakefield Fulton proposed that the college and SCBI, both of which she is passionate about, partner to broaden the college’s education, providing a rich experience for those interested in Conservation Biology. SCBI plays Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institue a leading role in the Smith- conservation sustainability,” sonian’s global efforts to save according to institute officials. wildlife species from extinction The goal of this partnership and train future generations of involves a progressive fourconservationists. SCBI spear- year plan in which students heads research programs at its interested in Conservation headquarters in Front Royal, Biology will be introduced to Virginia, the Smithsonian’s SCBI and its officials through National Zoo in Washington, their first-year seminar, and D.C., and at field research sta- visit the Front Royal campus. tions and training sites worldStressing that details have By Ghada Tafesh
not yet been finalized, Wilson Professor of Biology Dana Harriger says, “The idea in mind is that students would spend a week in residence at SCBI after their freshmen year, receiving a more intensive in-
that would fit within their academic plan at Wilson.” In addition, Smithsonian scientists, in collaboration with Wilson professors, would mentor students throughout their required three-semester research project. “This process of being engaged and directly exposed lines up with our vision of graduating critical thinkers who are adaptable, flexible, and capable of problem solving,” Harriger added. The partnership also focuses on faculty development, and therefore enables Wilson faculty to engage with SCBI faculty and exchange teachPhoto provided by Wilson College Marketing and Communications ing courses. Harriger says, “The hope troduction to the Smithsonian and visiting different sites.” for this program is to grow Students in the program would and include more aspects. then enroll in specific collabor- The partnership, starting ative courses in their following next fall, is a strong founyears to expand their knowl- dation and affiliation that edge of conservation biology. trains a competent generaof conservationists.” Harriger says, “The goal for tion For more information, students in their junior year is to spend an entire semes- please contact Dana Harriter at SCBI, taking classes ger at dharriger@wilson.edu.
Learning Campus Receives Grant for Transportation
By Tram Ho
Learning Campus, a tutoring program at Wilson College, has received a grant of $6,238 from the non-profit organization The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). With the purpose of providing immigrant children access to education and get out of the poverty cycle, a group of Wilson students, staff, and faculty established the Learning Campus. The program has created weekly tutoring sessions and workshops for immigrant children and their parents from three elementary schools
in Chambersburg: Benjamin Chambers, Andrew Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens. The Learning Campus had continuously sought funds from both inside and outside campus to create more opportunities for the immigrant children in the area. Recently, TFEC decided to sponsor the program for transportations. According to Brie Burdge, Director of the Learning Campus Program, “In the past, a community partner [and] the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 had funding for us. However, they had a budget cut, so they
could not give us money anymore. This grant is the first one we got by ourselves.” The program members, cooperating with the Advancement Office, started their applications in September 2016 and got approved in late October 2016. The one-time grant will be used for two semesters until November 2017, during which the Learning Campus Program collaborates with the Myers Bus Company to provide buses for the kids from their elementary schools to the after-school tutoring sessions at Wilson College, and
then to their homes. The grant gives opportunities to immigrant students and the program staff to work together and achieve academic success. Burdge and her supervisors Dean of Students Mary Beth Williams and Associate Professor Chair of Education Lynn Newman will together manage the sponsorship. If you are a passionate volunteer who wants to contribute to the Wilson community, do not hesitate to register to the Learning Campus Program by contacting Burdge by email at brie.burdge@wilson.edu.
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Trump Gives Order Reigniting the Sioux Pipeline Conflict By Laura Giacomini
Since 2014, the Standing Rock Sioux, a tribe of around 10,000 citizens with a reservation in the central part of North and South Dakota, has resisted the development of their ancestral lands. The Texas-based company Energy Transfer Partners plans to build a 1,172-mile pipeline designed to transport around 570,000 barrels of crude oil daily from North Dakota to Illinois. However, it was not until the near end of 2016 that this conflict gained national media coverage. According to Time’s website, opponents’ objections to this project is threefold. Firstly, the pipeline will travel underneath the Missouri River, the primary drinking water source for the Standing Rock Sioux. Secondly, the pipeline goes through a sacred burial ground belong-
Protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline
ing to the same tribe. Finally, environmental activists sustain the pipeline would worsen the issue of climate change by building up the country’s oil infrastructure. In addition to the cultural and environmental impacts, tribal leaders argue that the federal government did not consult Sioux people during the permitting process—a requirement under federal law. Supporters of the pipeline construction argue that this project will create numerous jobs for American people and aid the country’s economy. According to the website daplpipelinefacts.com, the Dakota Access Pipeline is the safest and most environmentally sensitive way to transport crude oil from domestic wells to American consumers. The site also argues that the project crosses almost entirely private
land, often already in use for other utility easements. Finally, daplpipelinefacts. com states that the Sioux’s interests have been taken over by politically motivated, anti-fuel protesters. After all the protests and struggle, opponents were relieved in December 2016 when the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline was brought to a halt by the Army Corps of Engineers. However, in January 2017, the new Trump Administration restarted the project. The Time website states President Trump signed a contract which was, according to him, subject to terms and conditions revised by his government. He also intended to ensure that the pipes used to build the pipeline had to be made in the U.S. just like in the past. Cnn.com states that de-
spite the fact that President Trump signed the contract to continue with the construction of the pipeline, there is still no official permission to use the lands that are part of the Indian reservation. Thus, the lawyer representing the Standing Rock Sioux, Jan Hasselman, will file a lawsuit to determine the legality of the easement when it is the right time to make the move. Even though the internet offers different information about the Sioux pipeline conflict, there are cultural and environmental interests at stake. With the pipeline construction almost completed, there seems to be little else that can be done, especially when the permission to advance the project has been granted. However, opponents and supporters of the pipeline will seemingly fight until the end.
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President Trump’s Wall Campaign Divides Countries By Mohammed Alameer
On Jan. 22, 2017, the newly sworn in 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, ordered a wall to be built on the border between the United States and Mexico. Addressing the Department of Homeland Security at its headquarters, President Trump discussed one of his most recent executive directive that called for the immediate commencement of the construction work. With the president issuing this order, it serves as a confirmation of his campaign manifestos even before he was elected late last year into office. During the campaigns that were extensively conducted by his team, Trump on several occasions condemned immigrants whose number he termed as a security threat. Trump while campaigning in Portland, Maine, on Aug. 4, 2016, categorically sated that the United Stated should not allow in immigrants from many countries even if they followed the legal process of entering the country. “We’re letting people come in from terrorist nations that shouldn’t be allowed because you can’t vet them,” Trump said. “There’s no way of vetting them. You have no idea who they are. This could be the greatest
Trojan horse of all time.” President Trump’s order comes as an aggressive measure seeking to put an end to illegal immigration into the country amid claims from the public that he was taking the matter a bit overboard. While signing the order, Trump said, “A nation without borders is not a nation,” before adding that, “Beginning today, the United States of America gets back control of its borders.” The president was signing the orders for constructing the wall along the US Mexico border together with John Kelly, the new Secretary of Homeland Secruity. Earlier this year, as the president waited to be sworn into office, speculations had been rife on whether or not the president would stay true to his word during the campaign. The “build that wall” chant had filled all his campaign rallies, and his supporters expected that he would not let them down on that. This in deed spurred a lot of controversy as experts sought to understand if the United States really needed that wall. So how much would it cost to build this great wall on the Southwest border with Mexico? President Trump had given his own estimation to the tune of about $8 bil-
lion to get done with the wall. However, experts had something different to say. According to them, it would cost much more that $8 billion to build the wall. A research conducted by Bernstein Research Group, for instance, found out that it would cost between $15 billion to $25 billion to get the wall done. While the cost of building the wall may be a concern for experts, will the Congress really sign that check? The Antideficiency Act prohibits expenses by the government that are not allowed by the Congress. As such, as it stands, the Congress has to be fully involved, and whether or not the
wall will be built depends on what the Congress will have to say of the over $20 billion project. Commenting on this, Mr. Trump said “We do not need new laws,” before adding that, “We will work within the existing system and framework.” As days pass by, it is apparently evident that the president is determined to live up to his word and is ready to take all the necessary steps within law and budget to do just that. However, a question that many people ask is: “will the wall ease the security situation in the country, considering the fact that many shootings in the country are done by Americans?”
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Unnecessary Worry over Trump’s “Media Black Out” By Tiffany Cobb
The media went into a frenzy on Monday, Jan. 23, as they received word of a gag order, or what is now being called a “media blackout” by news sites such as Associated Press and CBS News. The “media blackout” is said to come from President Trump’s administration, although Press Secretary Sean Spicer says that this order did not come from the White House. The “media blackout” af-
fected the Department of Interior, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and most notably the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With the blackout in place, these government departments are discouraged from publishing press releases, posting on social media, posting blogs, and adding new content to their websites. While some news sources have taken this to mean that President Trump’s adminis-
tration is hindering access to public knowledge, others predict that the blackout would be lifted by the end of the week. On Friday, Jan. 27, the Trump administration lifter the “media blackout” and the departments continued to post on both on social media and websites, as well as implement press conferences. Many people wonder why the “media blackout” occurred. In fact, the blackout was not an attempt to keep
information from the public, instead it is a common occurrence when administrations are transferring over. President Obama’s administration issued a similar memo in 2009 when he first came to office. The blackout allowed the administration to pick their appointed heads of the departments and look over the information provided by the departments and make sure it aligns with the beliefs of the new administration.
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Marches for Women’s Rights rights of minorities by band- proud to participate” in the ing together and marching for Women’s March in Washington Washington, D.C. rights that have been consis- DC as were the millions of other tently threatened in the past. With the inauguration of the new President, many minorities became concerned with the safety of their rights with incoming changes in the new administration. Sukhveen McClain, a woman who attended the march in Washington DC, “first heard about the march the day after the election, and decided to go immediately.” Like many others, McClain believes that “protests will serve as a direct opposition” to the government and help to keep the administration “in check” and help to protect rights of those who are often overlooked. McClain “was very
participants around the world. Peaceful protesting is a right granted by the first amendment and helps to ensure the voice of the people is heard.
Women’s March in her city. Aebel said it was the largest When asked why he thought march in the city’s history. it was important to attend, “I attended the Women’s March college student Jared Leitzel, because I was disgusted at how who attended women were the Hartford, treated during Ct., march with the election. his wife and And just about son, replied, “I everything I attended the stand for is in march because jeopardy with I care about this a Trump presicountry and all dency,” Aebel of our citizens...I commented. want to express As a result my opposition of the march, [to the Trump Aebel says she Administration] thinks it moin a constructivated many tive manner.” people to beLeitzel’s come more achope for the tive in their future is that government Photo provided by Sukhveen McClain the President and hopefuland other government work- ly run for office. ers “realize that they only Stephanie Rittenhouse, who won an election, they don’t moved from Florida to central own the country...and we Pennsylvania several years will hold them accountable.” ago, has been fighting to get Erin Aebel, a lawyer in St. people involved with their loPetersburg, Fl., attended the cal governments and become
educated since she moved. Rittenhouse was unable to attend any of the marches, but she is an active supporter. She feels that they are important in order to lift up minorities’ voices. “I feel they are important so the true majority of the country can have their voices heard during a time when they are being silenced, [a] time when the ideology of the government doesn’t align with the ideology of the majority of citizens who exercised their right to vote,” Rittenhouse says. “I think the future of this movement is just starting. The marches were just a catalyst. During the 2018 elections, we will still be actively involved. Still making our voices heard. Still fighting for a better world for our children.” Despite President Trump’s refusal to acknowledge the marches and protests, it appears as though many people are pushing forward to keep the progress the country has made. Time will show us how well this method works.
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By Tiffany Cobb
The day after President Trump’s inauguration, millions of people around the world attended Women’s Marches. The Women’s March is meant to create a feeling of solidarity between all types of minorities. According to the organization’s website, this includes “immi-
grants of all statuses, Muslims and those of diverse religious faiths, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Native people, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, and survivors of sexual assault.” Not only was the march meant to create solidarity, it was meant to protect the
Around the Globe By Andrea Hornbaker
The day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States, women all over the world marched in protest to protect women’s rights, press rights, and human rights. The main march took place in Washington, D.C. The other marches were known as “sister marches” and took place in solidarity with the women protesting in D.C. According to womensmarch. com, 673 marches took place with an estimated 4,956,422 marchers in 80 countries along with the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to nytimes.com, President Trump did not acknowledge or attend the marches. Instead, he attended the National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral, then visited the CIA and spoke about the large crowds in attendance at his inauguration while ignoring the many people rallying outside the White House.
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New Masters Program in Educational Technology
By Laura Giacomini
As of the spring 2017 semester, Wilson now offers three different Master’s Degrees in Education, the newest specializing in Educational Technology (MET). All the Programs boast around 800 hundred students working with different modalities with classes in different locations with cohorts in their home district and blended and online learning. Very little is being done on campus, though. Dr. Eric Michael, the Master’s Program director, mentioned that at present, there are 300 districts in Pennsylvania and around 20 candidates around Pennsylvania and Maryland involved in this program. He also said that there are no international students pursuing this Master’s degree at the moment but that enquiries have been
twenty-first-century students in their learning process. The MET Degree Program offers a wide variety of classes that are relevant and appealing to educators in different areas. The categories are Technology-Based Teaching Frameworks and Resources, Teaching Today’s Students, Device-Enabled and Collaborative Learning, Inter-Disciplinary and Content-Specific Technology Integration, Electives and Capstone Research and Project Courses. Within each category there are four or more options to choose from with the exception of the latter in which a student needs to comply with two. Among all the classes candidates can be instructed in The Flipped Classroom, Social Media for Educators, The Mindful Classroom, iPads in Education, Gamification in Education,
Digital Storytelling, Common Core Elementary Math, Tech in Health Education, Google Apps for Science, “Doing History” Digitally, Tech with ELL and the list goes on. These are just a few of the classes that are offered to cater for various educators’ professional needs and interests. For more information about classes, visit http://www.wilson.edu/mastereducation or contact Dr. Eric C. Michael at med@wilson.edu. Wilson College has shown with the addition of this Program that it is an institution committed to preparing teachers for the challenges posed by this digital era while at the same time making a memorable and lasting impression on candidates. The MET will surely produce qualified professionals who will be well prepared to rise up to any technologyrelated education challenge.
tem troubles and Wi-Fi con- Learning Commons area of the library nections, to or call 717helping find 264-4001 research off campus sources and or x4001 on learning how campus for to go through assistance. C a n v a s . However, In order there are to offer the instances most convewhen staff nient serwill need to vice for the step away Wilson comfrom the munity, the Photo provided by Trang Nguyen desk in order Help Desk currently provides sev- to assist a Wilson community eral ways for Wilson mem- member elsewhere. To schedbers to contact and ask for ule an appointment, Wilson help. Anyone at Wilson can members can go to helpdesk. come directly to the Lenfest wilson.edu to open a ticket
and leave notes and questions for the assistants. In a situation where a Wilson member is in need of one-on-one assistance, he/she should call ahead to confirm availability or schedule an appointment. Having a dedicated team that work their best to provide the Wilson community with a good technology system is now in operation. It has never been easier for Wilson members to deal with technology! For more information about the helpdesk, contact Jose Dieudonne at jose. dieudonne@wilson. edu or visit the website helpdesk.wilson.edu.
received and will be taken into consideration for the future. Dr. Michael sustained that the Program has just begun and that they want it to get a strong foothold in the market before expanding it further. According to the Program’s Director, the rationale behind offering this new degree was “the need for technology in the teaching field and the undeniable fact that it is present in everyone’s life nowadays”. In addition, he said that many schools are judged by the amount of technology they have. Michael went on to affirm that the implementation of technology in the classroom depends on the teacher. Therefore, Wilson developed the Master’s Degree in Educational Technology to provide educators with the necessary tools to better engage
Wilson College Introduces New Technology Help Desk By Trang Nguyen
This semester, The Office of Technology and Library Services team opened a help desk system located in the Lenfest Learning Commons area of the John Stewart Memorial Library. Separated from the Library Circulation Desk, which is available to help the Wilson community by checking out books and other library questions, the Help Desk is set up to help the Wilson community with technology services. The staff members at the Help Desk are willing to help Wilson faculties/students with any technology problems ranging from printer sys-
Library Help Desk Hours Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Get Up, Get Out, and Get Fit with “FUN”ctional Fitness By Laura Giacomini
Do you think going to the gym is boring? Do you need to have a healthier lifestyle? Have trouble fitting in exercise time? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to try the Student and Faculty Fitness Programs offered by coaches Gretchen Hand and Carlos Jimenez. Each session is forty-five minutes long and will help participants exercise muscles they did not even know existed! Every work out with the coaches consists of cardio exercises that get the body toned and, most importantly, will increase self-esteem and body wellness with increased stamina and endurance as a result. The “FUN”ctional Fitness program is designed for students and it takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The program for faculty and staff takes place on the same days but starts at 12 p.m. and ends at 12:45 p.m. In regards to how the pro-
Students working out
gram got started, Coach Hand states, “I was hired as the head strength and conditioning coach in August and immediately went to work with Carlos Jimenez to create a wellness program that would be beneficial to the entire campus. Together we make a great team. We incorporated complimentary workouts, data collection, and program developments that help all students, faculty, and staff.” Hand also claimed that to reach their goal for a more fit and healthy campus is to get everyone active four times a week. To make this workout plan even more fun, they started the February challenge for faculty and staff. Gretchen ex-
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plains that, “Each department is challenging each other to come in and workout. Whichever department has the most workouts not only will earn bragging rights, but also a very fit and special prize.” Brie Burdge, the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) and Director of Learning Campus, and Caroline Belot, the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant for French and Fulbright scholar, have recently joined the wellness program. Burdge says, “It [the program] is a great opportunity not only to get fit for yourself, but also to encourage and support your coworkers to push themselves and in return receive
support from them when you just don’t think you can do it.” Caroline Belot says, “It [the program] is a great way to stay in shape and to get trained by a coach [which] has a professional plus.” Both interviewees agree that it is generally easy to squeeze this workout into their schedules. When asked about the differences, they noted that after starting the workout, Burdge said she almost craves the gym and that if she misses a day she is disappointed. In addition, she also feels good about herself emotionally like she has accomplished something and she feels better and less stressed. Belot says, “Well, I’ve just started [I’ve done the workouts for] two weeks only, but it feels very good afterwards.” Are you still sitting down reading this article? Get off your chair, go get changed and join the “FUN”ctional Fitness or the faculty and staff fitness program and, as coach Hand says, “Let’s get this party started, Wilson!”
Wilson College Surveys the Student Experience
By Kirsten Bilger
In December 2016, Andrew Stuart Abel, along with Travis Tosten and Alexander Toms, conducted a survey of students’ experience at Wilson. This survey was given to 143 random students ranging from freshmen to seniors and differed among commuters, residents, athletes and age. This survey asked students various questions that included what attracted them to Wilson, what they would change, and how they would rank different offices on campus. Abel reports that there were three top answers of why students made the decision to come to Wilson. He says, “The most intriguing finding was the frequent use of the word ‘small’; it was used in 34 comments, making it the second most commonly used term to praise Wilson.”
The word “small” was used to describe the campus, classes and the community. Students highly value the small campus and especially the size of the classes; most classes average about 15-20 students. With Wilson being in the middle of Chambersburg, it is easy for students to go down town for activities or across town for a Sheetz run. However, when the question came up on what students would change about Wilson, Abel notices that there was a variety of answers However, among all the responses, there were three things that were mentioned the most. The first was parking issues. Since the survey was taken shortly after the parking renovations, students noticed that there were not as many parking spots. This made it difficult for students to find a parking spot
near academic buildings. The second and third most common complaints were about food and things to do on campus. Various complaints were made against the dining hall; all asking for better food and longer dining hours. Able states, “One issue is that athletes who have way games and return late miss dinner, and this is an issue due to the lack of alternatives on campus.” Students would also like more activities that happen on campus, especially on the weekends for those who live on campus. Lastly, students were asked to review and rate the different services offered on campus. These services included the dining hall, business office, registrar office, financial aid, residence life, security, bookstore, academic support, chaplain’s office, career development, and the counseling
center. Once the survey was completed, the dining hall received the lowest rating on the campus while the counseling center was the highest with the career development second highest. Abel states, “The high ratings for the Counselling Center and the Career Development Office deserve special mention, as these areas correlate to positive retention outcomes and timely graduation in search of employment.” While Wilson may need improvements, there is a great deal that Wilson is doing right for the students. In his conclusion, Abel comments, “We should not take these results as the last word, but only as one step on a journey toward better understanding of the College and its students.” In future years, Wilson should be expected to grow and get better.
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Ice Fest: A Small Winter Wonderland in Chambersburg By Hong Nguyen
As the winter blues slowly kicked in, patrons around the area gathered to celebrate the 15th Annual Ice Festival in downtown Chambersburg. This year’s Ice Fest took place Jan. 25 to 28. IceFest was formed by a large group of volunteers who work together to bring ice sculpture displays and different activities to the local community. Ice Fest has grown to be the biggest outdoor ice festival in Pennsylvania. Thanks to the M&T Bank’s sponsorship, this year’s Ice Fest had more than 20 events happening during the fourday festival. Some of the outstanding events included the ribbon-cutting ceremony, pancake breakfast, the Chili Cookoff, Icing on the Cake and the Snowball Fall dance. Aside from the traditional double-wide ice slide, a brand new obstacle course was also opened for young children in the Kid’s Area on Sunday. Food vendors with pretzels, French fries, hot dogs and funnel cakes were busy as people lined up, waiting for delicious
food. Especially new this year, Main Street was closed on Saturday, Jan. 28 during the day. Pedestrians had more room to safely walk and view all the ice sculptures on the sidewalks. “My family and I came down here to Chambersburg every year to attend Ice Fest. No matter how cold it is, my kids will always pull me out of the house just so that they can come and sit on the giant ice throne,” said Kathy Norman from Greencastle. Certainly, what is an Ice Fest without any ice? There were more than 70 professional ice sculptures carved by DiMartino Ice with the sponsorships from the Main Street Deli/Valley Agency Company, the Main Street Tax Service, ManorCare Health Services and many more local businesses. Each ice sculpture
took the form of different objects, varying from starfish to a a rocket ship, diamond ring and train. Some of them had a little extra touch with colorful lights during the night. Wilson College students also took time off schoolwork to attend this festival. For the students, one of the must-do activ-
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ities was to take a photo with the Wilson College ice display. Christina Sturgeon ’17 shared, “I had so much fun! This is like a small town’s winter wonderland! The kettle corn was exceptionally amazing as well!” For more details about all the exciting events during Ice Fest, visit www.IceFestPA.com.
Franklin County Underground Railroad Presented by Janet Pollard February 16, 6:30 pm Wilson College, Brooks Complex Auditorium Join us for light refreshments and a look into our history! Sponsored by the Franklin County Club Brief business meeting following presentation. All local alums are welcome to stay for the meeting.
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New Faces for Residence Life and MFA Program J are d H irt z
By Hong Nguyen
Photo provided by Jared Hirtz
Wilson College warmly welcomed Jared Hirtz as the new Residence Life Director on Jan. 20. Hirtz is from Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor’s in Student Affairs along with gaining teaching certification during his years of undergraduate work. Hirtz gained his previous experience in Res-
J osh ua Le g g By Jenna Kauffman
Over winter break, Wilson College hired a new Director to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program. Joshua Legg, who has previously guest choreographed for Wilson’s Orchesis ensemble, has taken the position. Legg, originally from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, always knew the Fine Arts was something he wanted to pursue. He grew up in a very musical family, with music constantly playing around the house and immersing him in the atmosphere. Legg has earned all three of his degrees from Shenandoah University: a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in dance, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communications. Originally, he never saw himself teaching, but after taking a choreography course for the first time as an undergrad, he was hooked. As for how he came to work for Wilson, Legg accepted a residency with the dance program at Wilson a few years ago. He had a fantastic experience, and reflected
idence Life at three different institutions in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and South Carolina. Aside from residence life work, Hirtz was a Captain in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for the past 11 years. Hirtz discovered Wilson through a friend from Chambersburg who was in the same deployment. He heard many positive comments about the college and was thrilled to begin the experience as the new Residence Life Director. His passion in working with college students drives him to enhance the experience that students receive. Hirtz’s goals include providing new opportunities by listening to students’ needs, as well as pairing clubs with Residence Life for a better development in student body. In the near future, Hirtz is interested
in bringing in a new ping pong table to the student center. Although his journey has just begun, Hirtz shared, “I think the Residence Life Staff is in a great place right now. Everyone is unique from our international RA’s (Resident Assistants), VMT (Veterinary Medical Technology) majors, athletes, and personalities. I couldn’t be more thrilled to join this team. I am especially happy to have Ghada Tafesh working as the Graduate Assistant (GA). She is very professional, connects with all students, and embodies everything I hoped to see when I agreed to work at Wilson College.” When being asked about further plans for Wilson, Hirtz stated, “I hope to continue to provide a safe, fun, loving learning environment for our
residents. Living on campus is a very rewarding experience and I hope to enhance that through different programs. My hope is that everyone will look at the Residence Life staff as a pillar for the campus and a group which is proud and excited to serve all students.” Hirtz is not sure about his favorite place on campus as he is still exploring Wilson. However, he enjoys seeing everyone at the fitness center as well as in the dining hall. Hirtz thinks those are great places to meet and interact with students and staff every day. “There hasn’t been a place that I don’t enjoy!” Hirtz stated. For more information on Hirtz, contact him at jared. hirtz@wilson.edu, or stop by his office in Lenfest Commons 007.
on what brought him back. “The broader experience on campus was an academic/ artistic community. I’ve been on campuses where that existed, but I’ve been on faculty where that’s not the case,” Legg says. “And I look around here, and every day, I eat lunch with my colleagues in the cafeteria. There’s an aspect of comradery with the faculty and students and that doesn’t happen everywhere.” As Legg is just starting out, he has yet to make his official mark on the program. But he did mention some highlights. “The experience is just getting to know my students, my colleagues, the administration, the people. Finding out more from the student perspective, a bit about who they are and what they’re interested in. The kind of work that they’re doing. The kind of things they’ve gotten from the program and might like to see. I’ve been skyping with students that are from a distance, and students who are close enough, we’re meeting in person… so that’s been really important in developing relationships and understanding the program,” Legg mentions.
Bob Dickson, Chair of Arts and Letters, had similar words to say about Legg’s presence on campus, stating, “Joshua has knocked himself out to get to know the students, build strong relationships with different offices across campus, and is a genuinely nice guy. His positivity and generous nature make him the right director as we take the MFA to the next level.” Legg has also looked at some future goals of the MFA program. “As I think about the MFA program, because our students aren’t on campus, for the exception of the summer residency, one of the things I want to do is to help connect them to our community, and to Wilson culture,” Legg says. “I think Wilson’s culture is very unique. It’s rich, it’s deep, and the opportunity for a really unique artistic and academic experience that doesn’t exist on every campus.” Philip Lindsey, Professor of Fine Arts, also expressed optimism of Legg taking the Director position. “He has the experience in the discipline that we were looking for, he has the leadership skills we want and need,
he has the organizational skill set needed for the job, and of course, the engaging personality that is so important to Wilson’s identity,” Lindsey states. In conclusion, Legg says he is simply thrilled to be here and to be a part of the Wilson community. He hopes to help more students and graduate students to get involved as well. As for perspective MFA students, the program is “dedicated to deepening artistic voice and has an emphasis on collaboration.” As opposed to molding, the MFA program will support each student’s own interests and goals. To learn more about Legg and his position with the MFA program, contact him at joshua.legg@wilson.edu.
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Plays
By Jenna Kauffman
On Friday, Feb. 3, the band DNCE played a sold-out show at Baltimore Soundstage in Maryland. The band, which formed in 2015, is made up of four members: lead singer Joe Jonas, lead guitarist JinJoo Lee, bassist/keyboardist Cole Whittle, and drummer Jack Lawless. Each member has their own musical backstory, but perhaps the most notable of the group is Jonas, who for years performed music with two of his brothers, Nick and Kevin Jonas. However, upon the Jonas Brothers’ breakup in 2013, Joe along with his brother Nick looked into other musical endeavors. Nick has chosen a solo career of his own while Joe came to form DNCE. Jonas’s prior experience with his brothers not only gave him music-industry experience, but it helped him meet the members of his new band. Lee was the touring guitarist for Jordin Sparks when Sparks and the Jonas Brothers toured together, and Lawless was the former touring drummer of the
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Jonas Brothers. Then there is Whittle, who Jonas brought on after seeing his talent in the band Semi-Precious Weapons. DNCE (which, according to the band, stands for the word it closely resembles: dance), released their debut ExtendedPlay (EP) “Swaay,” a month after debuting their most-known song so far, “Cake by the Ocean,” in 2015. They followed up the EP release by releasing their first full length album, self-titled “DNCE,” in 2016. As a stop on their “DNCE in Concert” tour, the band played at Baltimore Soundstage with opening act The Skins. The Skins, from Brooklyn, N.Y., were the perfect opened for DNCE because of their high energy and spunk. They performed around six or seven songs before DNCE took the stage. While DNCE has only one EP and one Long-Playing (LP), they made the most of what they have, performing hits such as “Body Moves” and “Good Day” to get the crowd into the show. They also performed brief covers
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intermixed with their songs, transitioning into “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls and “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd at two different points in their set. The band also made sure to have neat stage effects, from smoke shooting upward to random bursts of confetti. One of the most notable moments was when they threw out fake money, with members of DNCE’s faces on it as opposed to presidents, during their song “Pay My Rent.” And of course, the show could not end until they performed the well-
Baltimore
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known “Cake by the Ocean,” which was the band’s closer. The show was not one to miss, especially considering a band of radio-popularity being in such a small venue. It made the show even better as opposed to an arena or stadium show, with being that close to the band and seats not being in the way. DNCE has a few more shows before they wrap up the tour. To check out the upcoming tour dates and for more information, go to www.dnce.com.
A “Reflection” on Band Rescue Dawn’s New Music Video By Jenna Kauffman
A little over a month ago, pop punk/alternative band Rescue Dawn from Buffalo, N.Y., released their first-ever concept music video for their original song, “Reflections.” The band originally formed in 2013, but mainly focused on uploading music audio or videos of live performances until this point. Over the summer, I had the privilege of seeing the band perform this song live, and just hearing it, the feelings of the song’s composer comes through so deeply. It is a mixture of being lost and lonely. This concept is very much reflected in the music video, which begins with a man waking up alone in an old, abandoned greenhouse. The man takes in his surroundings, looking at things nostalgically,
which reflect the lyrics, “I wish all the love and all my heart would bring you back to me.” The song title can literally be translated in the music video as well. “Reflections” can be seen in windows. Many of the greenh o u s e windows are shattered, but the song has a negative connotation to reflections, so the shattered windows make that point. As the video continues, the man shatters one of the few windows left, showing his and the song’s hidden anger. Mean-
while, the video bounces back and forth from the action, to the band performing in the same greenhouse at a different time. The m a n eventually finds h i s w a y out of t h e greenhouse, into a Screenshot provided by Jenna Kauffman b e a u tiful wooded area which is perhaps used to symbolize the beauty of what was lost. This illustrates what the band had to say upon releasing the music video, via Facebook. “Losing a friend, relative, or even immediate family mem-
ber is never easy. The suffering attempts to goes away but around the holidays that same feeling you may have felt the day they were taken from this beautiful earth, resparks and fills your head with memories both warm and nostalgic, as well cold and haunting. This [the song and music video] is what that feels like.” As the video ends, it cuts back to the greenhouse, but it is now abandoned, without the main character and without the band in it. The door to the greenhouse swings closed, which can literally translate to the end of the song and video, but metaphorically? It is up to the viewer. To find out more about the band Rescue Dawn, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/rescuedawnny.
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Movies Coming Soon to a Theater Near You By Kirsten Bilger
This year promises many anticipated movies for all. For those interested in film, prepare now to have empty wallets and get ready to make popcorn its own food category as these movies get released one by one. For anyone who is a Walt Disney fan, Disney is releasing a live-action version of the classic film “Beauty and the Beast” on March 17. Belle, the movie’s main character, is portrayed by Emma Watson. Just like in the classic tale, an outcast in her own village, Belle dreams of adventures like those she reads about in her books. Soon her dream comes true when she has to rescue
her father after he is taken prisoner in an enchanted castle where the beast, portrayed by Dan Stevens, resides. In order to save her father, she takes his place as prisoner. As Belle and the Beast begin to fall in love, Belle begins to realize that there is more to the intimidating creature than meets the eye. Marvel fans should be excited for “Thor: Ragnarok.” While there is not much yet known about all the details, the film is set to release on Nov. 3. Following the Avengers franchise, this new edition will include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, as well as a slew of other actors again encompassing their roles
as Marvel characters, including Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange. As for what is known about the film, Thor becomes imprisoned without his hammer and, rumor has it, Thor will face the Hulk in battle while trying to save the world from Marvel villain Hela. Another much-anticipated movie, again from the Marvel world, is “Spiderman: Homecoming,” which is set to release July 7. Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, had a taste fighting with the Avengers and now has returned home, while still under watch from Tony Stark. Now Parker
must juggle his every day and superhero lives. Soon his life as a superhero affects his normal life when a villain named Vulture attacks and threatens everything that Parker loves. There will be plenty more movies that are to air this year. More anticipated movies set to release this year include: “World War Z 2” on June 9, “Despicable Me 3” on June 30, “Saw: Legacy” on Oct. 27. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Dec. 15, and “Pitch Perfect 3” on Dec. 22. Coincidently, a majority of the anticipated films this year are sequels. Audiences will have to wait and see if these installments measure up to their original counterparts.
Spanish Film Schedule Spring 2017
Have you ever wanted to be part of a play but do not want to be on stage? If the answer is YES! then come out to be a part of Stage Crew for Wilson College’s Production of
Stage Crew: Props, costumes, set pieces, light, and sound If you are interested, please contact Breana Park: Breana.park@wilson.edu or Dana Kessler: Dana.kessler@wilson.edu Photo provided by Creative Commons
◦ Monday, January 30th: Miss Representation (Siebel Newsom, U.S., 2011) ◦ Monday, February 6th: The Mask You Live In (Siebel Newsom, U.S., 2015) ◦ Monday, February 13th: El espíritu de la colmena (Erice, Spain, 1973) ◦ Monday, February 20th: El perro del hortelano (Miró, Spain, 1996) ◦ Monday, February 27th: Yo, la peor de todas (Bemberg, Argentina, 1995) ◦ Monday, March 6th: Abre los ojos (Amenábar, Spain, 1997) ◦ Monday, March 20th: El norte (Nava, Guatemala, 1983) ◦ Monday, March 27th: Revolución (Luna & García Bernal, Mexico, 2010) ◦ Monday, April 3rd: In the Time of the Butterflies (Barroso, D.R., 2000) ◦ Monday, April 10th: La teta asustada (Llosa, Peru, 2009) ◦ Monday, April 17th: No (Larraín, Chile, 2012) ◦ Monday, April 24th: Pecados de mi padre (Entel, Colombia, 2009) ◦ Monday, May 1st: A Better Life (Weitz, U.S., 2011)
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Name a More Iconic Hollywood Trio. I’ll Wait. By Francesca Giustini
I have always considered myself fortunate that from a young age I was exposed to incredible female role models in my life and on the screen. I remember Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and Mary Tyler Moore’s iconic roles and how they helped change the fate of women in and out of Hollywood. Each of these fearless artists shaped me into the woman I have grown and fought hard to become, making their deaths all the more devastating. When Carrie Fisher passed, I was upset to see the life cut short of such a talented artist with so much left to say. A new chapter in her career had recently emerged through the new installments of the Star Wars Saga and the publishing of her third memoir. Her character Princess Leia taught me that I could be more than what society wished for me as a woman. Little girls are often taught to make plastic meals in tiny play kitchens and to take care of baby dolls. However, Fisher’s Star Wars alter ego showed me that I could be an independent and intelligent force to be
reckoned with. Carrie Fisher was so much more than just an iconic role. Creatively and personally, she changed lives with her words. Her honesty and courage to talk about mental health brought people hope, comfort, and laughter. She took her pain and turned it into something to make the world a better place. I thank her for empowering me to be outspoken, determined, and own my flaws and hardships while still having a sense of humor. Debbie Reynolds, Fisher’s mother, died the day after her daughter. She was literally human sunshine. Few have beamed with such joy, hopefulness and delight. Everyone loved her as if they knew her, making her America’s original sweetheart. In a time where movies provided a much needed escape, Reynolds took each audience member by the hand and helped them forget their troubles, even if just for a bit. Moviegoers are still sentimental about her work, especially “Singing in the Rain.” Watching her work instilled optimism in me. Stars like her are rarely found in Hollywood to-
day. Reynolds merely wanted to make people smile. Beyond film, she was also one of the first people in Hollywood to advocate compassionately for mental health issues, which was a personal fight for her due to her daughter’s diagnosis. It absolutely breaks my heart that her final hours were spent in mourning for her daughter. Lastly, I consider Mary Tyler Moore undoubtedly one of the finest role models for girls of any generation. I am forever in debt to this incomparable woman because her television work taught me so many vital life lessons. Both her work on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and her own program, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” presented female characters that were groundbreaking for their time. For example, on the former, sponsors were shocked that she wore pants while on the latter she played the first unmarried, career woman on American TV. As a child, I used to watch VHS tapes of the show religiously and was in complete awe of her character, Mary Richards. I admired her grace, independence, determination,
vulnerability, compassion, wit, and infamous “spunk.” Moore herself has all of the qualities, as well. Just as this innovative show changed the course of television forever and created a feminist icon, I, too, was inspired to never give up on myself and my dreams. My goal in life is still to embody the show’s theme song. I have always kept a letter F on my wall, like Mary Richard’s M as a reminder that love is all around and that I’m going to make it after all. Now more than ever, my F shines brighter. Each of these women have inspired me to be a better self that is independent, graceful, creative, and strong. It saddens me that future generations will not be able to experience their talent like I have; however, I believe their work will live on and inspire the women of tomorrow in new ways. Recent events show many answering the call for fearless female role models. I see the presence of Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and Mary Tyler Moore in contemporary women who are brave enough to stand up for themselves and their sisters.
Wilson College Art Exhibit at The Foundry
100 South Main Street, Chambersburg February 3-25, 2017 Opening Reception: February 3, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Annika Dowd ’17 (Drawing I)
Nicole Downey ’19 (Drawing I)
Ben Luzier ’17 (Drawing I)
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Back to its Roots: Review of Resident Evil 7 By Sam Schlegel
“Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” is the newest installment in the Resident Evil game series. It is a first-person survival game filled with horror that developers hoped would save a failing series. The developers return to the series’ roots, switching from third-person point of view to first-person point of view. This may seem like a small change; however, it worked in favor by increasing gamer immersion for the player, making the jump scares even more real and terrifying. Players start the game as Ethan, a man searching for his wife, Mia, who has been missing for three years. Mia is trapped in a run-down farmhouse owned by the Baker family, located in the middle of nowhere, as usual for most horror settings. The best part of the game is how immersive and well-done the audio design is for the game. There is plenty of time spent hiding behind pieces of furniture or standing on the other side of a wall, simply listening for the footsteps of Jack Baker and trying to decide if there is enough time to sprint to the next room before he sees you and tries to bash your skull in with a shovel. Besides the clear footsteps, there are always pipes or floorboards creaking, things banging against walls, and of course the constant scary piano and violin music in the back-
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ground. Developers use the music to build suspense very well and are great at keeping a sense of fear throughout the entire game, even when there are no enemies around. Managing inventory is essential, as it is very limited on space for most of the game even though a good deal of time is spent looting throughout the game in order to stay alive. The game requires players to search for better weapons as well as items to craft healing potions and ammo, and other items that are needed randomly throughout the game. The healing mechanics in the game are a bit questionable, as at one point the game tells players that if they lose a limb all they have to do is sew it back on before losing too much blood. To heal themselves, players simply dump healing liquid onto their hands. While most games have simple healing mechanics, the use of bandages or med kits would have been a bit more appropriate in this game scenario. The overall storyline is very interesting and the game has a great mixture of different types of scare tactics. There are also puzzles to solve and different choices players can make throughout the game, with witty voice lines thrown in here and there. For anyone who is a fan of horror games, I would highly suggest giving this game a play.
HAIKULTURE SUMMARIZING POP CULTURE PLOTS IN 17 SYLLABLES by Francesca Giustini
Oscar EDITON And the Best Picture nominees are:
Arrival
A woman learns love And language transcends limits Set by space and time
Fences
Challenge the Reaper And not even the angel Gabriel can help
Hacksaw Ridge Bravery does not Require the possession of A weapon in war
Hell or High Water I can’t stand Chris Pine And not even Jeff Bridges Could make me watch this
Hidden Figures The fear of red made Numbers colorblind in the Race to get to space
La La Land
Like a song, love can Be short but still stay with you Long after it ends
Lion
Using Google Earth A man who was once lost finds His home and himself
Manchester By the Sea Haunted by grief, a Man strives to make a better Life for his nephew
Moonlight
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Little was carried Chiron stood in silence but Black rose to forgive
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Functional Fitness Common Hour Fitness Center Lenfest Learning Common Students 11:00am-11:45am 12:00pm-12:45pm Factulty/Staff: 12:00pm-12:45pm
Fri, Feb. 10
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band Luhrs Performing Arts Center 8:00pm-10:00pm Cost: $20.00-$29.00
Wed, Feb. 15
Test Taking Strategies Library 2nd Floor Reading Room 1:00pm RSVP: appointment-plus.com
Sat, Feb. 11
Chambersburg YMCA Open House 9:00am-11:00am
Thurs, Feb. 16
Master’s Degree Information Session Norland Hall Parlor 5:00pm
RA Info Session Jensen Dining Hall 5:00pm-6:00pm
Franklin County Underground Railroad Presented by Janet Pollard Brooks Auditorium 6:30pm
Tues, Feb. 21
Wed,Feb. 22
Your Debt is Infinite, but Your Credit Limit is Not: Christianity and Consumer Capitalism By: Dr. Tom James Lenfest Learning Common 12:00pm-12:45pm
Tues, Feb. 28
A Healthy Conversation about Racial Injustice and What are You Going to Do About It? By: Rev. Charles L Griffin Lenfest Learning Common 12:00pm-12:45pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
CALENDAR
RA Applications Due by 5:00pm
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study Sarah’s Coffeehouse 12:00pm
Sun, Feb. 12
CAB Bingo Jensen Dining Hall 7:00pm
Fri, Feb. 17
ResLife Presents PJ JAM Jensen Dining Hall 8:00pm-11:00pm The Vagina Monologues Shippensburg Memorial Auditorium 8:00pm-10:30pm
Thurs, Feb. 23
“Mind Your Manners”, Etiquette Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm RSVP: Linda Boekman
Yoga Fitness Center 5:15pm-6:15pm
Mon, Feb. 13
Tues, Feb. 14
El espíritu de la colmena (Erice, Spain, 1973) Brooks Auditorium 9:00pm
RA Info Session Jensen Dining Hall 11:00am-1:00pm
Sat, Feb. 18
Mon, Feb. 20
The Doo Wop Project Luhrs Performing Arts Center 8:00pm-10:30pm Cost: $20.00-$29.00
Immigration and Identity: The Gap Between Staying True to Your Roots and Blending In By: Laura Giacomini Lenfest Learning Common 12:00pm-12:45pm
El perro del hortelano (Miró, Spain, 1996) Brooks Auditorium 9:00pm
The Vagina Monologues Shippensburg Memorial Auditorium 8:00pm-10:30pm
Fri, Feb. 24
Submissions for Donald Bletz Award for Teaching Excellence Due
Mon, Feb. 27
Yo, la peor de todas (Bemberg, Argentina, 1995) Brooks Auditorium 9:00pm
BD Wong, Lecture: “All the World’s a Stage: From Exclusion to Inclusion” Luhrs Performing Arts Center 8:00pm-10:30pm Cost: $20.00
Wed, Mar. 1
Study Strategies Library 2nd Floor Reading Room 1:00pm RSVP: appointment-plus.com
Tues, Mar. 2
Spring Fashion Show Jensen Dining Hall 12:00pm
Mon, Mar. 6
Abre los ojos (Amenábar, Spain, 1997) Brooks Auditorium 9:00pm
Tues, Mar. 7
False Equivalencies: The Contortions of Modern Political Media By: Dr.Alison Dagnes Lenfest Learning Common 12:00pm-12:45pm
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