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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015

WILSON

SPRING 2015 ISSUE 2

The Wilson College Student Newspaper

Room Selection Switch-Ups

By Robin Kane

Living on campus is an integral part of the college experience. Learning to do laundry and putting up with roommates are special skills that are not taught in a classroom. Dorms become the center of a student’s life, and it is important that the space they live in is one they enjoy.

To facilitate ease of student life, Wilson offers four different housing options for students.

In Disert Hall, there are divided doubles. A storage unit splits the room in half, which allows separation between roommates. In MacElwain/ Davidson Hall, the rooms are open doubles. In this layout, a student is in constant contact with their roommate.

Riddle Hall and South Hall are commonly upperclassman housing, but underclassmen are eligible to reside within these residences. Riddle’s suites are made up of two open doubles that are connected by a bathroom. Typically, these spaces are shared by four students, but due to occupancy projections, some rooms in Riddle will house up to three or four students next year. The suites in South come in either one room with an ensuite bath- Danniele Fulmer ‘17 outside of Riddle Hall room or two rooms with ensuite bathroom. These suites will tion they want. In order to dishouse either 2 or 3 students. pel confusion, Director of ResiAnother important change dence Life Sherri Sadowski is that buyouts will no longer coordinates a series of events be an option. The only excep- during room selection season. tion to this rule will be if the The first of the three student has ADA accommo- events takes place during dations. Also, the current the week after spring break.

RA rooms will be repurposed “The week after spring break, as standard student dorms, we will be doing hall tours from and the RAs will be relocated 9-10 a.m. and each hall has a to alternate arrangements. different day,” said Sadowski.

Students are sometimes un- “That way if students see there aware of what their housing is a hall they are not familiar options look like, and can make with, they have a chance to see it difficult to choose what op- the public spaces and an exam-

At a glance...

Campus 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10

Dining Hall Updates F.R.E.S.H. Against the Current Shake it Off Muhibbah

Opinion 3 Campus Printers

Animals 9

Emotional Support Animals Pet Adoptions

Comics 11 Calendar 12

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ple of a typical room.”

This allows students to more easily picture what it would be like to live in these halls making the decision process easier.

The following Sunday, March 29, Sadowski will hold a room mixer. This gives students the opportunity to look for a potential roommate.

“We’ll be in lower Lenfest, and I’ll have the all of the floorplans out,” said Sadowski. “I’ll also have marked what has been squatted and what is ...”Housing” Continued on page 8...

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Students Celebrate Unity Across the Nations

By Danniele Fulmer

On March 7, the International Club will be hosting their annual Muhibbah Dinner. The event consists of two parts, including a culturally-diverse dinner to be held in Jensen Dining Hall followed by performances set in Laird Hall. The dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., while the performances will start promptly at 7:30 p.m.

The event is entirely student-driven through the International Club, known as Muhibbah, which stands for “Unity among nations.”

The club’s current advisor is Paul Miller, the International Student and Scholar Services director on campus.

Some of the dishes featured at the dinner will include Naan (Asian bread), Bo Kho (Vietnamese beef stew), Tajin (Tunisian egg dish), and American rice pudding. Immediately following the dinner, the international students along with other club

members, will present a show that will include a variety of dances, a martial arts display, and a cultural fashion show.

The free event is open to the public along with Wilson students and faculty, though donations are greatly encouraged.

All donations collected from the event will support the local non-profit organization “Women in Need of Chambersburg.”

The international dinner has remained a tradition on Wilson’s campus since the 1980’s. Miller described the event as “an opportunity for local residents to experience international cultures, both in food and performances.

Last year was our largest attendance, when approximately 300 came to the dinner and an even large number attended the performance.”

Students involved in this event feel particularly passionate about the dinner and performance because it allows them to showcase the diversity

I Wrote the Article

By Celia Whitcomb

Let me introduce myself.

My name is Celia Whitcomb, I am the class president of the first co-ed class of 2017, I am the Academic Affairs Chairperson on WCGA, I am a Resident Assistant, I am treasurer and ride for two wonderful equestrian teams, I am a Wilson Scholar student and recently I joined the Billboard.

I wrote the article about the Wilson Charter, not some fake name. Look me up, I exist, and I will own up to these words every time. I am from Massachusetts, where I learned to speak truthfully, respect others, and not to judge. I learned

that “Kah-keys” means car keys, and to hate takes too much effort. I learned to “kill them with kindness” because you’ll end up with allies instead of enemies.

To the women who felt I was attacking them, I apologize for making you feel that way.

However, I will not apologize for the words that I wrote.

This is a student newspaper and I write for the students. I have no hate directed towards you; I have respect for those who came before me, but I will not stand for people who do not know me attacking me. I spent a lot of time on that article, making sure that I was

of Wilson’s campus community. The event is largely about celebrating the diversity that exists among Wilson students.

“Muhibbah dinner is an important event on campus,” said Neena Gurung ’15. “The members strive to promote diversity and acceptance of cultures and traditions from various parts of the world, and we use this event as a way to share our culture with everyone here. Students get the opportunity to learn about other countries and their traditions and celebrate diversity on campus. Plus, it is a free event!”

For some Wilson students and faculty, this will be their first year participating in Muhibbah Dinner. Katia Sosa Da Silva, who is currently the Spanish Teaching Assistant on campus, said, “For many of us it will be the first time performing in front of a big audience, and also the first time performing the show. This event requires mutual collabo-

ration among the students, and it is amazing to see how they are willing to help others.”

Other Wilson students have grown accustomed to the tradition of Muhibbah Dinner such as Kisha Pradhan ’15, who feels that, “Despite being such a small college, we have international students from different parts of the world. I think it is a different experience for Wilson students because they get to know about other cultures, costumes and food. It gives us a reason to come together, share our cultures, languages and traditions.”

This event is sure to attract a large crowd of community diversity among Wilson and the Chambersburg as a whole. Be sure to attend the performances to support the International Club while embracing the assortment of cultures fostered on campus.

For more information contact Paul Miller at paul.miller@wilson.edu.

not attacking anyone, but it is hard to do that and speak the truth. You have bumped me off the page, but I still see it. I have read the words that have been written before about our students, I have talked to other students and gotten their emotions towards a small group of alumnae. It is not all but it is some. I understand the frustration and anger towards some of our college’s decisions, but the decisions have been made. I look at it as a women’s pro college with men as students. Our men are still required to take women’s history and go through the same liberal arts curriculum as myself. I do not look at it as a loss, but a gain. Imagine a world

where more people, not men, but people were feminists?

Where people care about equal rights for everyone, where the wage gap no longer exists and the ratio of women to men in the work place is one to one.

The definition of feminism is not burning bras and hating men. It is equal right for everyone, from those who identify as female to those who identify as male. I am proud to see this college promote a feminist ideal. Where the struggle of women is not forgotten but taught, and those who graduate are educate on the struggles of everyone and seek a “more perfect union.”

I write for the Billboard, and I am damn proud, too.

BILLBOARD STAFF Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Editor-in-Chief: Casey Beidel Graphic Design and Layout Editor: Shoshana Rudski Staff Contributers: Danbi Koo Mallory Sunderland Caitlyn Minelli Jenna Kauffman Amanda Jewell Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet Aurora Ortiz Celia Whitcomb Danniele Fulmer Patrick Fox Aly Arnold Renee Bouch Online Editor: Caitlyn Minelli Work Study: Dasia Edwards Cartoonist: Hannah Stephey 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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SOUND-OFF One Sided Printing-Printer Rage!

How do you feel about the campus printers?

By Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet

I came to Wilson last Spring after graduating from Rutgers in May 2013. I remember my campus tour guide raving about how the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology was Gold LEED-certified.

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. We discussed the Fulton Farm for Sustainability and how the farm supplied the dining hall with fresh produce.

I laughed when my guide said that some of the larger Alyssia Bianco ’16 classes would complain about “I hate them. There are not thirty students in a class. I enough in the main buildings, and it takes way too long to fix had 400 students in my section for Biology, Chemistry, them when they break.”

Physics and Organic Chemistry. There were usually three or four sections for the class.

Yes, you read that correctly: FOUR-HUNDRED students in just my section.

I had one professor tell us

Tianna Weist’18

“They don’t work half the time. I wish they were more efficient.”

Gia Hickey ’18

“There should be more color printers on campus.”

Christina Minor’18

“I have my own because they never work.”

upfront that he only wrote letters of recommendation for the top ten percent of the entire class. I was impressed by all the accomplishments Wilson, a much smaller college, had under its belt considering that my alma mater’s New Brunswick campus spans three cities.

On the drive back home, I made my decision to pursue the Equine Journalism degree Wilson offered.

My first English class was Advanced Exposition taught by Dr. Woolley, which is a writing-intensive class. I headed into the computer lab in Warfield to print out an assignment to find that the printer was not working. So, I ran over to the Science Center and found a computer lab to print my paper.

I did not double check if the printer was set to print doublesided because at Rutgers all printers are automatically set to print double-sided to save

paper. I had assumed that Wilson, an institution that prides itself on being environmentally conscious, would have the same settings. I was wrong.

I cursed the printer gods that day assuming that it was a glitch and ran to class. Funny thing was that the problem kept occurring until I realized that every printer on this campus has to be set to print double-sided. Even then, you have to pray to the printer gods, maybe add in a special dance, to get the printer to cooperate.

Setting all the printers on campus to print double-sided that are capable of doing so would be both a financial and environmentally-friendly move. Wilson will save money on paper and reduce paper consumption by changing the defaults. I am sure I am not the only one to deal with the printer struggle, and I certainly won’t be the last.

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Zumba Makes Students “Shake It Off”

By Dasia Edwards

On Wednesday, Feb. 25 in Lenfest Lobby, students participated in the Resident Assistant-organized program titled “Shake It Off”, a Zumba workout session.

The Zumba workout was instructed by Erin from the Central Presbyterian Church of Chambersburg. Laughter filled the dance floor as the students danced to a variety of music genres, from African to Pop to Latin.

RA Nicole Melanson ‘15 said the RAs wanted to come up with a health and fitness program for the months of February and March. She also wanted to get people involved in something other than going to the gym.

When asked about how she thought the event turned out she responded, “It was a lot more successful than I had expected it to be. We had at least 50 people there which was really good. I was expecting maybe 20 or 30, so it went really well.”

For Melanson, the best part was the salsa dancing.

“I liked the salsa dancing. I think she put the most effort

into making that funny because it was one of the harder dances.”

Melanson also remarked that the instructor was really upbeat and worked well with the group.

For Emily Sullivan ‘18, “Shake It Off” was a way for her to get out of her dorm room.

“I’m living in a single this year so it’s nice to branch Students participate in a Zumba class. out. It’s hard to find motivation to go to the gym by having a good time.” McElmyself, so this was a good way roy also thought the dance to get out and do that with my moves were kind of hard but friends and get some exercise.” fun once you got into it. “All When asked if she could see you had to do was keep movherself doing Zumba on a reg- ing and just wiggle something ular basis, Sullivan respond- and you were doing well.” ed, “Yes, actually. It would Lauren Hampton ’17 also be really neat if the college enjoyed herself. She came to had weekly Zumba classes.” “Shake It Off” because she Molly McElroy ‘17 thought did Zumba in high school and “Shake It Off” was better than wanted to check it out. She workouts she has done before. had a lot of fun and sees this “It was more fun, and people as something she could enwere all engaged. It was really joy on a regular basis. When fun music and everyone was asked if she was comfort-

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able dancing in front of others, she responded, “Maybe just a little bit nervous but not enough to stop me, so no.”

Hampton said she would recommend Zumba to a friend because it is a fun and great way to get moving.

After Zumba, the students enjoyed refreshments including smoothies, fruits and vegetables while watching two video presentations by McElroy entitled, “I am who I am” and “Beautiful Me” which promotes positive body image.

Leslie Durgin: “Follow Your Head and Your Heart”

By Celia Whitcomb

Those who missed dynamic speaker Leslie Durgin on Feb. 23 missed an engaging and informative lecture focused on her career after Wilson.

A 1969 alumnae, Durgin spoke about the years following her graduation and how her skills, picked up during her time at Wilson, have helped her throughout the years. Like many, Durgin experienced quite a few career changes including volunteer work, human services, banking, women’s health, and government.

As many Wilson graduates are known to do, Durgin found herself challenging the thinking of those around her were thinking, providing new perspectives that helped to solve problems. Her time in banking realized her passion in public

service when Durgin pitched an idea to change the bank in order to help the public.

She later found herself in the public sector, becoming a fourterm mayor of Boulder, Colorado as well as the senior vice president of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

Throughout the twists and turns of her career, Durgin has gained a wealth of knowledge and advice to give to students that is invaluable.

Much of her lecture was focused on the idea of knowing oneself. She encouraged students to find humor in situations and to know what it is that you truly want. Durgin advised, “Take issues seriously, others seriously, yourself not so seriously and give it a whirl.” When it comes to job offers, she asks herself, “Is

it really what I want? What’s the conversation in my head?”

Career decisions will come and go. Durgin advised students to take the opportunities and discover their passions.

“Follow your heart in love and career,” she said. “Follow your head and your heart.”

She challenged graduates to bring science to the humanities, to hold a creative and inquiring mind, to create and frame the information given, and to learn from their failures. Durgin also advised current students to pay attention to “transferable” skills—skills that can be applied to one’s career—and one’s own personality traits.

“Understand your tolerance to risk,” she said. “Put people on your team by asking for help… asking for help I truly

believe to be a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.”

Even she admits that she often has trouble turning down offers, and she recommends students to ask for advice from others who can offer a different perspective on the situation.

Durgin herself has a comical indicator of when she knows to turn down the offer. This happens when coming home, her husband remarks, “‘Two bottles of wine?’ I don’t think this is going anywhere good.”

She also reminds students that it is okay to recognize when it is time to give the opportunity to someone else.

The speaker series at Wilson will continue with its theme of success on Thurs, Apr. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Brooks Science Complex auditorium, the speaker soon to be announced.

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VMT Students Attend Veterinary Conference

By Caitlyn Minelli

Feb. 19 – Feb. 22, 2015, Professor of Veterinary Medicine Tammy Ege and students in the Veterinary Medical Technology program attended the Midwest Veterinary Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), the convention held a variety of lectures and exhibits.

Lectures included topics that ranged from animal behavior and holistic medicine to anesthesia protocols and other technician techniques.

The large variety of topics and speakers gave VMT students plenty of opportunities to increase and reinforce their knowledge of concepts, techniques and diseases.

Danielle Boock ’17, an ADP student in the VMT program, said, “I had a great time. I went

to the feline behavior seminar.

I went to learn about laser therapy and also acupuncture in veterinary medicine, and I also attended some holistic veterinary medicine talks.”

Along with the lectures and presentations, the convention held an expo in the Exhibit Hall.

The expo contained booths that displayed everything from food companies such as Hills and Purina to technology companies that showcased the newest gadgets in veterinary medicine including anesPhoto provided by Jordan Massey thesia machines, ultrasound, VMT students at the Midwest Veterinary conference. and digital radiography.

The trip to Colum- dents to meet, consult, and conStudents could peruse the expo asking questions about bus was an enriching and nect with countless well-known experience. individuals in the veterinary equipment that Wilson does educational “I learned so much and took so community. The expo allowed not currently have on campus and inquire about the new- many notes,” said Boock. “I the students to experience new est products in pet care. The can’t believe all the different technology and products, and different flea and tick medi- information and options that the lectures provided new educations that were featured al- are out there for me as a vet- cational opportunities. The response to the trip was extremelowed students to see what erinary technician.”

This conference provided ly positive and Wilson plans new options there were out in the working veterinary world. endless opportunities for stu- for more trips in the future.

Fulton Farm’s Sarah Bay, F.R.E.S.H. from Nicaragua

By Danniele Fulmer

On Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m., as a blizzard sweptacross Wilson’s campus, the first installment of the F.R.E.S.H. series took place in Allen Auditorium.

At the event, Fulton Farm Manager Sarah Bay gave a talk about a recent trip that she took to Nicaragua. Community members, along with Wilson students and staff, gathered to listen to Bay’s newfound perspective on the relationship between cultures and sustainable agriculture.

Bay’s discussion, titled “The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes: Travels to Nicaragua,” was focused on her personal experiences while traveling in Central America during December. The trip was organized through the Young Grower Alliance out of Penn State University along with Project Gettysburg Leon. The purpose was to promote involvement in

projects currently underway in Nicaragua while offering a culturally immersive experience for the participants. It was a trip marked by the theme of adventure and sustainability, made complete with volcanoes, paddle-boarding, outdoor showers and plenty of handson learning opportunities.

Along with learning about Nicaragua’s culture and landscape, Bay gained a large wealth of knowledge that she can apply to our very own Fulton Farm. She discussed the possibility of incorporating a permaculture garden in the future, inspired by the “food forests” that are prominent in Nicaraguan agricultural practices. Additionally, she learned about adaptability of farming practices, especially in relation to resiliency in the face of unpredictable weather.

When asked about her opinion of the presentation, Bay said, “It was a good chance for

me to reflect on what I learned in Nicaragua and how it can relate to the farming practices at the Fulton Farm and also the wider trends in sustainable and organic agriculture and food in our communities and country.”

Bay believes that experiences like her own are very important for students.

“I would encourage any student to explore, pursue, and embrace traveling abroad, and especially to places different from the United States,” said Bay. “By seeking out traveling and educational experiences you become more understanding and appreciative of the new culture that surrounds you. You grow as a person in countless tangible and intangible ways.”

Bay’s talk functioned as a fascinating opening installment to the F.R.E.S.H. series while also serving as a bridge between the Wilson community and Nicaraguan culture.

The F.R.E.S.H. series will continue throughout the months of March and April with more programs relating to agriculture and food systems. From the perspective of a Wilson faculty member, Associate Professor of Philosophy John Elia believes that the F.R.E.S.H. series is an important event.

“As pressures to scale up food production increase with population increases, we more than ever have to pay attention to what we eat,” said Elia.

The next events include a discussion of Food Sources and Systems at Renfrew Institute on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, there will be a book chat on March 14 held on campus to discuss Daphne Miller’s compelling book, “Farmacology.” With opportunities that extend across the world and back again, it is easier than ever to get F.R.E.S.H. at Wilson.

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International: Happy Lunar New Year!

By Danbi Koo

Have you ever heard of the Lunar New Year? Most people think this event is the same as Chinese New Year, but that is not the case. Most Asian countries celebrate the start of a new lunar cycle as their New Year, so the correct term is “Lunar New Year.” This year on Feb. 19, most Asian countries began their holidays.

Compared to the calendar New Year that occurs on Jan. 1 of each year, the date of the Lunar New Year changes each year as it follows the lunar calendar instead of the solar calendar. Although the countries that celebrate Lunar New Year also celebrate calendar New Year, the Lunar New Year is the more important and traditional event.

In Korea, Lunar New Year, called Seollal, is the biggest holiday. Seollal is a government

holiday composed of three days.

Koreans go back to their hometown and gather together with their relatives. Following tradition, they have Jesa, which is a memorial service for ancestors. After Jesa, they have Saebae, which is Korea’s traditional way of greeting. Saebae is a traditional way for the young to respect their seniors.

After Saebae, the elders give money to the young, granting good luck in the coming year.

The most important part is eating tteokguk, which is a soup with thinly sliced rice cakes. By eating tteokguk, you truly become one year older.

In Vietnam, Tet is the name for the Lunar New Year. It is also the biggest holiday in Vietnam.

Hong Nguyen ’18 from Vietnam said, “It’s a huge holiday. We celebrate the night of (Lunar) New Year. We would make a big meal and

then pray and eat it together, and then for the next three days we go visit our relatives.”

Similar to Korea, in Vietnam they give money to each other in a red envelope. Nguyen said, “We always put it in a red envelop, which represents happiness and wealth.”

The Vietnamese also eat special food: rice cakes called Bahn chung and Bahn day, “A square of rice, bean and pork, wrapped in banana leaves,” according to Nguyen.

This was the first time that Nguyen missed her county’s Lunar New Year.

“It really means a lot to me because this is my first time being away from home and not being able to celebrate Lunar New Year with my family,” said Nguyen. “It’s sad because I really miss it.”

In China, they call the Lunar New Year holiday Chunjie. A long time ago, the Chi-

nese believed in a monster that devoured people. The monster was afraid of loud sounds, the color red and fire. People now set off fireworks and show off red items to commemorate their safety. Just like in Vietnam, the Chinese also give money to each other in red envelopes.

Han Yan ’15 from China said, “It’s one of the biggest holidays. Chunjie is like a spring festival. Families get together and have meals and watch traditional performances.”

People typically prepare fish the day before and keep it until the next day to bring wealth in the New Year.

It would be unfortunate to mistake Lunar New Year for Chinese New Year because there are other countries who celebrate Lunar New Year in different ways. Learning and experiencing other cultures helps us know the difference.

Wilson College Dining Hall: New & Improved

By Robin Kane

If you have eaten in Wilson College’s dining hall before the start of the 2015 spring semester, you may have noticed that it was a little outdated. However, due to the hard work of Tim Dawe, Director of Dining Services, major changes have taken place.

Through a series of meetings and armed with an array of opinions from students, Dawe and Wilson came together to figure out what immediate changes needed to be made.

The first change was to remodel the floor. Due to water damage and general wear and tear, the floor was buckled and noisy. Over J-term, the entire floor was redone and the renovation took the length of winter break to complete.

The second change made was adding variety to the menu.

Breakfast now includes fresh cut fruit and waffle makers on Wednesdays. Grilled lunch

items are now on a four week rotation. There is a noticeable absence of grilled cheese Fridays, but with the new Panini maker added to Classic Cuts students can have grilled cheese anytime. Finally, dinner includes a grilled option, more kid-friendly choices for the Women with Children, and better vegetarian selections.

The changes to the menu may not seem drastic. However, those who have visited the dining hall have noticed the changes. “Last semester to me the food was disgusting,” said Kirsten Bilger ’18.

“Now they have improved and the food has flavor.”

Lastly there was a remodel of the kitchen. The serving bars have been pushed back and provide a more open and inviting space to get food. It clears up the drink area so that the two lines are not merged into one. Being near the grill provides more opportunities for students to interact with

staff. The staff is more inviting and it is easier for students to thank and appreciate them.

These changes are not the last for Wilson’s dining hall.

Dawe has plans to make the serving areas in the dining hall more user-friendly and to push for longer hours.

It is not known when those

changes will be in effect but Dawe is striving to make the dining experience at Wilson the best it can possibly be.

If you want to see other things improved or to comment on the new changes please leave a comment card at the table located near the entrance to the dining hall.

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Popular Band Against The Current Rocks Wilson

By Jenna Kauffman

On Monday, March 30, the band Against the Current will perform a concert at Wilson, and they have everyone talking about their amazing sound.

Against The Current formed in 2011 in Poughkeepsie, New York and started their YouTube page the same year. Since then, they have posted original songs as well as covers. They have racked up over 840,000 subscribers and well over 60 million video views--an impressive feat for a small band.

The band has three members: Chrissy Costanza on vocals, Dan Gow on guitar/vocals and Will Ferri on drums.

On their Facebook page, they technically define themselves as a pop rock band, but it could be argued that they are a bit alternative, having a sound similar to the band Flyleaf.

Though it may seem cliché to mention, they also have a sound reminiscent to the bands Paramore and We Are The InCrowd—as both bands also feature female lead singers.

Coincidently, Ferri’s brother, Mike Ferri, is the bassist for We Are The In-Crowd, and also serves as Against

The Current’s analog manager.

Recently, the band released their latest EP, “Gravity,” a follow up to their first EP, “Infinity.”

Their first single off the new EP, title song “Gravity,” has garnered over three million views on YouTube.

The beginning beats draw you in, soon followed by Costanza’s sweet voice, which has a delicate feel until hitting the chorus, where her voice pitches into higher octave, while the band keeps the music strong in the background.

This style keeps a similar sound with the single from “Infinity:” “Another You (Another Way).” However, in comparison to their single “Closer, Faster” from “Infinity,” Against the Current’s new sound has gone a bit edgier.

Whether you like pop rock music or not, give them a try.

Upon first listen, you may find yourself impressed with Costanza’s voice. It may seem unreal that a voice like that is still trying to make it big.

Ferri comes in with those timed beats on drums, and combined with Gow on guitar, this band proves a masterpiece. And to think, as you read this article, they still have yet to be officially signed.

Against the Current is cur-

Photo courtesy of Against the Current

rently on the Glamour Kills Spring Break Tour with fellow pop rock band Set It Off. They are making a stop at Wilson nearing the end of the tour thanks to our very own Campus Activities Board setting up the event.

You won’t want to miss this performance. Be sure to check out their two EPs so you can sing along when they visit later this month.

Equestrian Team Updates: Shows and Fundraisers

By Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet

Wilson College Dressage Team currently competes in Region C of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association.

On Feb. 28, the team travelled to Delaware Valley College for a show, where the team had a successful day.

Stephanie Walker ‘15 placed first in Lower Training, Celia Whitcomb placed fifth in Introductory, and the team placed fourth overall.

The Dressage Team has an upcoming show, which was rescheduled from Feb. 21 to March 7 due to hazardous weather, held at Centenary College. The final show will be March 28, hosted by Penn State.

The Wilson Hunt Seat Team will be cohosting a show with Gettysburg College and Bucknell University to compete with other schools in the IHSA Zone 3, Region 1 on March 7. Team supporters are always welcome to meet them at the shows.

There are multiple team fundraisers occurring in the upcoming weeks. The Wilson College Hunt Seat Team at Valley Forge Military Academy Photo provided by Molly McElroy The Dressage team is The Eventing team will hosting a Butter Braid pastry The Hunt Seat Team is curfundraiser March 12 through be selling printed shirts rently working on new funApril 22. Team members will for $20 in an equine design draisers and will announce deliver the orders on May 8. and a separate dog design. the next fundraiser soon.

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Wilson College Government Association

By Ghada Tafesh

The 2014-15 academic year continues to add remarkable chapters and memories to the history of Wilson. As promised, WCGA has furthered its outreach and engagement in the Wilson community by collaborating with many committees to spread awareness and emphasize the role of students in regards to a variety of issues on campus.

WCGA has worked with the newly-formed faculty senate to re-create the traditional Spring Convocation and plan “Pushing up Daisies,” an event dedicated to honoring the senior class. The event took place on Feb. 10, and brought the Wilson community together, including faculty, staff, and students, to celebrate the seniors’ accomplishments and memories at Wilson.

In addition to funding different student organizations and clubs, WCGA has apportioned money to the senior, junior, sophomore, and freshmen classes to help with expenses.

The amount given per class depended on its size. WCGA has also funded several trash cans and recycling bins due to their absence in public spaces.

WCGA has helped facilitate communication between the student body and the Middle States Committee in order to educate students about the process. Through the Chat n’ Chew sessions, WCGA hosted Professor Dana Harriger, the Chair of Middle States Committee, providing students with the opportunity to ask questions and get more information. Also, the WCGA Executive Council members were educated about the process in order to answer any questions that came up outside of the Chat n’ Chew sessions.

As the Wilson community grows, more questions about the smoking policy on campus have emerged. WCGA held another Chat n’ Chew session to discuss this topic with students and hear what the have to say.

The session included maps of the campus and asked students, smokers and non-smokers to mark where they wanted to see no-smoking signs.

There was a great consensus on enforcing the campus non-smoking policy, therefore, WCGA has formed a smokingpolicy committee that includes smoking and non-smoking faculty, staff, and students. The committee’s goal is to further discuss the smoking policy and find ways to implement sanctions. The committee has met with the previous committee members and learned more about the non-smoking policy. Currently, the committee is working on gathering information about the policy and looking for more members.

One point worth mentioning is the American Bear Ghada Tafesh: WCGA President Project. Wilson became part of the “American Bear” tour and Senate meetings are still in Fall 2014 as WCGA spon- being held in the Dining hall sored a fun, educational expe- during lunch hours to attract a rience and brought it to the larger audience. students. “American Bear” •Chat n’ Chew: night time sesis a film that captures young sions that discuss current topAmericans exploring their ics, issues or suggestions that own culture and yearning for the students have. nation-wide connection as •WCGA Office hours: each they interact with strangers. member of the Executive WCGA hosted Sarah Sellman Council has four office hours a and Greg Grano, the directors week. Four hours in the office, of the film, and held a Q&A and two hours that are availsession after projecting the able to schedule appointments film. The film raises questions about how the American identity is defined and encourages students to face their fears and ...Continued from page 1. navigate barriers in society. taken offline and held for the inAs for this spring semester, coming class. It’s a good chance WCGA members continue to to see what’s available and also, pursue the goals set at the be- they’ll have their lottery numginning of the year by address- bers so they can ask me what ing the students’ concerns and that may means for them.” increasing student participaAfter deciding on potential tion in clubs and organizations rooms and roommates, room by raising awareness of the selection will take place. An available resources on campus. email with more precise deWCGA will also continue to tails will be sent out closwork with the smoking-policy er to the date of selection. committee to make progress.

Another issue is the continuIn addition, we will continue ing transition to a co-ed camto use the following methods to pus. Currently, all residential reach out to the student body: men live on a single sex floor in Davidson except for five •WCGA General Assembly who are in Riddle. Next year,

Housing

which provides an opportunity for students to easily access WCGA officers for questions, suggestions, and concerns.

With the WCGA already hard at work, we are happy to see students at this level of energy on campus who are actively cooperating with us. The Executive Council will continue to serve as student leaders and to contribute to helping the Wilson College community. with incoming freshman being added to the mix, the halls will truly begin to go co-ed.

However, for those who prefer living in single sex halls, Sadowski says, “We want to maintain a single sex option for men and women, so there will still be a single sex female floor on the Mac side and a single sex male floor on the Dav side.”

Housing on campus is an ever-changing game and Sadowski is in charge of keeping it running smoothly. Although she cannot make guarantees about how things may change from year to year, students can communicate with her and she will do her best to make sure that all parties are satisfied.

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Emotional Support Animals Enter Halls

By Caitlyn Minelli

Summer 2014 started the Emotional Support Animal program at Wilson College. Emotional support animals (ESA) provide comfort and emotional support to individuals in the form of companionship. This makes it easy to confuse them with “therapy animals” or “service animals” on campus.

Sherri Sadowski, Director of Residence Life, says, “We try to stay away from the ‘therapy’ term because it’s a very grey term and causes confusion.”

This confusion comes from the fact that, until recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has not provided clarification on what defines an emotional support animal in their Fair Housing Act (FHA).

The ESA program was not started because there were requests for the college to provide such a service. Changes to the FHA law required landlords to allow ESAs. Since Wilson provides student housing, they fit under the term “landlord”

and must abide by FHA law.

The law defines an emotional support animal as “an animal that is necessary to afford a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling when there is an identifiable relationship or nexus between the person’s disability and the assistance the animal provides.”

An individual and animal must have a connection beyond the owner-pet relationship. There must exist identifiable proof that the animal’s presence is beneficial to the individual’s well-being.

FHA law does not cover service animals. Instead, service animals are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA law defines service animals as “dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities…

Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.”

In regards to services animals, Sadowski says, “Service animals are specifically trained to provide a service to their owner that the owner is not capable of providing.”

This means that the individual has a physical disability that requires constant assistance, such as a visual or hearing impairment. The service animal is trained to provide that service and allowed to accompany the individual anywhere and everywhere.

This is different from ESAs. Sadowski explains, “Emotional support animals are not trained. Their support is by mere presence.” This means that the animal has not been trained to provide a service, such as guiding/directing. Its main purpose is to provide stress relief or emotional support in the form of companionship and is not allowed anywhere other than the individual’s dorm room.

If the animal in question is canine or an animal that requires

outside exercise, it is allowed to occupy the campus grounds.

However, owners must bring them in and out of public spaces without stopping. This stipulation respects the rights of individuals who have allergies or phobias by bringing the animal quickly through the halls. It prevents the spread of dander through the air and limits contact with people.

After FHA allowed ESAs to reside on campus, there has been an increase of ESAs on Wilson’s campus as well as other college campuses.

Emotional support animals are not just pets. While they give love and affection to their owners, they also provide a legitimate service.

Because policies are reviewed every year, Sadowski would appreciate feedback from residents and emotional support animal owners on the program. Members of the Wilson community may contact Sadowski regarding the program at sihle@wilson.edu.

bubbles Bubbles is a large 5-year-old grey tabby. He and his sister, Buttercup were surrendered because their owners couldn’t care for them. They’re really sweet siblings who are looking for a new place to call their own. Do you have the right spot for Bubbles?

ollie Meet Ollie. He’s a young male rabbit who’s a sweet fellow. Ollie loves carrots and kale. He’s looking for a place to call his own. Can you adopt Ollie?

trinity

Trinity is a 3-year-old pitbull who is a petite little girl with tons of energy. She’s got gorgeous brown eyes and a real sweet personality. She loves everyone she meets and really seems to enjoy chewing up toys. Because of her breed and energy level, we’re looking for a home for her with children older than 8. Do you have the right spot for Trinity?

Tonto is a 4-year-old sturdy, gray boy who really wants to be the only companion to his human. He’s quite active and curious, but can also relax and chill out, too. He loves toys and food and enjoys following humans around. Tonto would love to be your “Kemosabe.”

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Campus Activity Board Upcoming Events

By Nikki Zuleger

The Campus Activity Board has been working hard to bring interesting entertainment to students. This semester CAB will be bringing in comedian Eric O’Shea and pop-rock band Against the Current. There are other ways CAB plans to entertain Wilson students this semester.

Eric O’Shea is a very funny comedian with a great Elmo impression with over 4 million hits on YouTube. He is represented by Summit Comedy and more information

about his act can be found on their website. Students will be able to see him on March 2nd.

Against the Current is an up and coming pop-rock band with two EP’s released. They do covers of popular songs like Ain’t It Fun, Red, Uptown Funk, and Heart Attack.

The band also has original music and videos that can be seen on their YouTube account againstthecurrentNY. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will occur on April 1st. The kids’ egg hunt will start at 7pm and the adult egg hunt will happen

at 9:15pm so that those with night class can attend. Flashlights are not provided by CAB, but are highly recommended.

(CAB would like to state they are not responsible for any injuries that occur during this hunger-games-like event) Final Bingo will be coming up on April 19th with thousands of dollars in prizes for students to win. Remember, to attend Final Bingo you must have a ticket. If you have to get one, attend bingo on March 29th for a chance to win one.

Hollywood Cinemas is this

year’s Spring Fling event. During the day on Saturday May 2nd Wilson clubs will hold a fair with various booths to raise money. CAB will also be providing inflatable activities and a balloon artist free of charge to all who attend.

If you are interested in helping with any of these events or joining the Campus Activities Board contact Rachel Kleinschmidt at Rachel. kleinschmidt@wilson.edu. for more information. Attend a meeting to learn more about what is happening on campus.

Wilson’s Professor Kellinger: A Choreographic Mind

By Patrick Fox

On Feb. 24, Paula Kellinger, M.F.A. Professor of Dance, gave the Orr at Midday talk, “Choreographing Minds,” in Laird Hall. One of several presentations, Kellinger’s talk follows the theme “Prophetic Fragments.”

“Prophetic Fragments is this notion that in a modern context, an ancient tradition is left in fragments,” notes David True, Associate Professor of Religion and Orr Forum organizer. “It implies pluralism, it’s diverse, it’s marginalized, and there’s also this notion that it’s nevertheless powerful.

I love the prophetic because it hints at religions can be critical—it’s not simply a legitimating function, it can be critical.

It’s a way of seeing the ‘other.’”

Kellinger speaks of her process as a choreographer and the similarities in the processes of others within their own disciplines. She seeks to define the choreographic mind—something she has not yet fulfilled but is constantly working towards.

“Making is a form of thought,” Kellinger begins. “It is one that leads you further into yourself; it brings you to an understanding of your true nature.”

Kellinger speaks beautifully of dance and choreography while also taking a critical turn on how, as a discipline, it may also take a turn for the prophetic: “Dance making engenders knowledge. It sheds lights on and deepens things you’re thinking about.

Making is an endless quest

HAIKULTURE SUMMARIZING PLOTS IN 17 SYLLABLES

“Chappie” Artificial life Threatens what it means to be A human being “The Interview” Fireworks fly high When Skylark Tonight visits The supreme leader

with an ever shifting ground.”

Kellinger studied at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, receiving an MFA in Dance. She then travelled to Adelphi University, receiving her BFA in Dance.

Kellinger has worked with Wilson College since 1989, offering a vast expanse of knowledge which she imparts on a captive audience of thirty or so students, faculty and staff.

“A choreographic mind is one that perceives space, objects and sensations in equal proportion to people and their emotional landscape,” she says.

“Through that perception, they draw relationships, read movement and meaning, and make meaning in movement.”

Through language as fluid and carefully thought as her

regard for the craft, Professor Paula Kellinger details her understanding of dance as the maker and the mover, culminating at the end of her eighteen minute monologue which succinctly ties her discipline to notions of the prophetic.

“I’m drawn to the notions of fractured time, fractured memory, fractured thought and fractured culture. In the course of the day, a face will register hundreds of ticks and twitches. In each of these visual and audible cues are clues to the multitude of thoughts that modify them,” she concludes. “I have always been fully engaged in the process of making dances. My curiosity deepens; the wonder of it grows in magnitude. There is nothing in the world like it.”

“50 Shades of Grey” Anna might be in Over her head, but maybe We should call it love

“Big Hero 6” A boy genius And inflatable robot Avenge his brother

“Lazarus Effect” An accident proves To the doomed scientists that She should have stayed dead

“Hot Tub Time Machine 2” Four friends get back in The time machine to save the Past? Present? Future?

“The Order: 1886” London’s ancient knights Wield Tesla’s finest weapons And hunt half-breed beasts

“Evolve” We have to hurry.

The monster keeps gaining strength.

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CALENDAR

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015

Sat, March 7

Sat, March 7

Sun, March 8

Tues, March 10

Wed, March 11

Muhibbah International Dinner Jensen Dining Hall 6:00 p.m.

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Bonanza Steakhouse Chambersburg Mall 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Big Hero 6 Movie Night Student Center 8:00 p.m.

Alumnae Talk Patterson Lounge 4:00 p.m.

Taize Worship Service Patterson Lounge 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Performance Laird Hall 7:30 p.m.

El Norte/The North (Nava, Guatemala, 1983) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m

Big Hero 6 Movie Night Student Center 7:00 p.m.

Sat, March 14

Sun, March 15

Mon, March 16

Tues, March 17

Weds, March 18

Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Break

FAFSA Completion Night Harry R. Brooks Science Center Room 228 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular Luhrs Performing Arts Center 8:00 p.m.

Thurs, March 19

Fri, March 20

Sat, March 21

Sun, March 22

Mon, March 23

Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Break Ends

Jake’s Women The Capitol Theatre 8:00 p.m.

Jake’s Women The Capitol Theatre 2:00 p.m..

Talk with ALLIES, BSU , and Women’s Studies Lenfest Commons 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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