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FALL 2014 ISSUE 3
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Zombies Descend on Wilson: Emergency Services Respond
the whole campus for their On Oct. 31, Wilson College simulation to make the simuwas struck by a Zombie Apoca- lation as authentic as possible. lypse. This Zombie Apocalypse For the second scenarwas a bit different than how io, participants dressed up it sounds. This apocalypse as zombies. Infected civilemergency response train- ians and zombies alike were ing simulation occurred in treated with special (chococonjunction with the Frank- late) preventative medication. lin County Department of According to Samantha Emergency Services (FCDES). Schlegel 17’, “I wanted to see This event collaborated how it would run. It soundwith Summit Health, Frank- ed like fun.” Roscoe Brantlin Fire Company, Chambers- ley, a Wilson security guard burg Police, West Shore Enhanced Message Service, Waynesboro Ambulance, Pennsylvania South Central Taskforce, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This event was open to nearby Chambersburg Community and Local firemen and volunteers in Edgar Hall was covered by the local media. said, “I think it will be useThe Zombie Apocalypse had ful to staff and faculty, that two scenarios. The first scenar- we can organize an event.” io’s main theme was a disaster Sherri Sadowski, Direcdrill. Volunteers used make-up tor of Residence Life said, to make volunteers look in- “It was not the first Zombie jured. The police scenario in- Apocalypse this year, but this volved law enforcement saving one was more of an emervictim from an armed intruder. gency response training sceAnother scenario involved nario with the county and rescuing victims from a fire. Chambersburg Community.” They had fake smoke, sounds Sadowski described the Zomand weapons for these simula- bie Apocalypse as a community tions. From Laird Hall to Len- event: “It really was Franklin fest, emergency personel used County Emergency ServicBy Danbi Koo
es. They were the ones that planned all of this and got all of the people, so we just collaborated with them and we offered the site and got volunteers.” Sadowski also mentioned the “change of events” trend in the universities. “If you look, colleges have started to change their preparations of educational activities with campus about emergency and crisis responses and what their responses are. This was a
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IN THIS ISSUE... Campus 2, 4, 5, 8&9
Counseling Thanksgiving White Dinner Smoking on Campus TIP Tuition Freeze True Islamic State Successful Careers Equine Updates
Alum Support Brettney Briefly Shout-Out
Op-Ed 3
Sports 6 & 7
Basketball Updates Read Out Loud Basketball Coach Award
Entertainment 10
“Let it Go” “Parallel”
Laughs 11
Comics Costume Contest Haikus
Calendar 12
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step toward helping the college prepare more,” said Sadowski. “It’s a good activity. I think everyone who participated for the most part got something out of it. It helps all of us get faster.” It is necessary for people to run simulations in order to be preferred in the case of a real emergency. The Zombie Apocalypse gave people a chance to learn how to react in the face of an actual emergency, even in the case that it does not involve zombies.
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The College Counseling Center: The New Normal By Robin Kane
Many people, no matter their age demographic, are reluctant to admit that they need counseling. However, it is not a bad thing to need, or even to admit to – especially when that someone is in the college demographic. College students endure most of the stressors that adults endure along with the added burden of college. Learning how to live on their own, dealing with unusual schedules and trying to maintain a balance between fun and business can be draining. Now, more than ever, students are turning to coun-
help off campus. They often also receive prescriptions to help them with their problems. However, for all the students that seek help, there are some who do not use it. They often succumb to the stigma that comes with seeing a counselor or therapist and do not want to become part of the statistics. They feel embarrassed, and colleges are doing what they can to fight that misconception. Here at Wilson, the counseling center is proactive in making themselves open and appealing to students. They have handed out cupcakes, held a “pet week” where students could come by the waiting room and sit with a faculty member’s
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seling centers, seeking help for everything from depression to anxiety disorders. Statistics suggest that nearly 1 in 10 students actively seek counseling on campus and that does not include those who seek
pet, and even hold open house hours, where they give candy and get to know the students. They have also implemented different ways of letting students talk about their issues comfortably without having
to schedule an appointment. There is a weekly time set aside for a “walk and talk” with different members of the counseling center staff Students feeling that the counseling centers are accessible are not the only thing needed. Students themselves must become strong enough to ask for the help. Part of what may hold them back is the idea that they do not want to be seen as weak. They do not want to appear as though they are struggling because they want to seem independent. The stigma attached to counseling is a negative one. Media often portrays those needing help as “crazy”, and no one is
on a college campus are sworn to the same doctor/patient confidentiality and will only divulge information if a student’s health and safety is at risk. Another hindering factor involves cost. Media also portray therapy as being a costly endeavor. The fact is, on most college campuses, the counseling center is either free-of-charge or charges only a small fee. Wilson’s counseling center is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free. Students can make an appointment ahead of time with a counselor or they can drop by and see if they are available. If it is an emergency and students need immediate help, counselors
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eager to be labeled that way. Some students may fear that what they say in the counselor’s office may be reported back to their parents. This is not the case. Just like any other counselor, the counselors
will do what they can to help. Even if students do not feel like they need a full counseling session, they should stop by and say hello. The friendly staff would love to get to know all the students at Wilson.
BILLBOARD STAFF Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Editor-in-Chief: Casey Beidel Graphic Design Editor: Shoshana Rudski Staff Writers: Danbi Koo Francesca Giustini Mallory Sunderland Caitlyn Minelli Jenna Kauffman Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet Aurora Ortiz Robin Kane Online Editor: Dasia Edwards Guest Contributors: Samantha Burmeister Brettney Marshall 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 A Letter to the Editor: Alum Support Has
Black Friday gone too far?
Stephanie Marshall ’17
“There’s a difference between essiential jobs and non-essiential, and retail is non-essiential.”
Anna Harutyunyan ’17
“Of course; Americans are crazy.”
Christiana Bredbenner ’16 “Thanksgiving should be about family and not about shopping.”
To Robin Kane for The Billboard: I am a proud, loyal 1948 Wilson graduate who has lived near the College campus for many years and has had the privilege of being actively involved in what goes on there, both past and present. This is the first time I have requested The Billboard to include anything I have written. I am a bit late welcoming all the students who are on our Wilson College campus, but I want you to know that your presence is vitally important to me and to all those who are hoping and praying that Wilson College can become the successful, outstanding coed institution it is striving to be. This cannot be accomplished without you. It is wonderful to see you on campus; we thank you wholeheartedly for choosing Wilson. The administration is trying very hard to offer you the best education possible. It has accomplished wonders in spite of resistance from those who oppose Wilson’s going coeducational. After reading the September and October issues of The Billboard, I am concerned that many of you may feel the same as Laura Wilson ‘15: “People have a lot of emotion regarding it. People off campus, alums, all that. It’s hard to be rational when there is a lot of emotion involved.” We want you to be able to appreciate and enjoy your college experience while you are preparing for your future. I feel certain you did not enroll in Wilson College to be a part of an ongoing feud that has divided the alumnae for almost two years. Unfortunately, there seems to be no solution in sight. To quote Graham Messner, a sports columnist for Public Opinion, “Things have gone too far for too long.” Please know that the college is in excellent hands. I wish with all my heart that all this turmoil could somehow come to an end. Wilson students should be able to be absorbed in their studies, enjoying the beautiful campus and its activities, and making lasting friends. May you have many wonderful memories! When my husband and I are walking on the campus, we love it when you smile and say hello. -Denise Foreman ‘48
The staff members of The Wilson Billboard would like to thank the Wilson College community for their unwaivering support and dedication. We appreciate it wholeheartedly! each Thanksgiving. I tried pumpkin pie, and I liked it. I tried mashed potatoes last year and liked those too (but I still prefer them as French fries!). This year, I’ve decided it’s time to try turkey. Are there any Thanksgiving foods that you haven’t tried yet that you would like to try this year? I get excited about the thought of trying new foods, but then get nervous when it’s time. Does this happen to you? Last year we stayed on campus and spent Thanksgiving with some friends. We’re going to do the same thing this year. Since I like
Brettney Briefly By Brettney Marshall
Emily Ebner ’16
“Black Friday has gone too far because insane lines cause deaths.”
Jordan Daze ’15
“No, I don’t think it has.”
Hi folks! I would like to talk to you about Thanksgiving and picky eating. I know many of you celebrate this holiday, but how many of you are picky eaters and have never tried turkey? Turkey is a part of our Thanksgiving feast and, believe it or not, this will be my first year trying it! Mom says I am a picky eater because there are very few foods I will eat, and I do not like trying new things. A couple years ago I decided to start trying something new
pumpkin pie, I usually help my mom make that. We all help make the apple pie. This year I asked if I could help make the turkey as well. One of our friends made the turkey last year, but she said we could make it this year since I really want to make it and then try it. I’m not as nervous trying new foods when I have helped prepare them. If you get nervous too, maybe you could give it a whirl and help make something you want to try. I’m excited to try turkey soon and will let you know how it goes! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving Traditions Around the World God for guidance across treacherous seas to Canadian shores. Dōngzhì, or the Winter SolWilson College’s highly-anstice Festival of China, occurs ticipated annual Thanksgiving during the Dōngzhì solar term Dinner will be held on Thursand its origins can be traced day, Nov. 20, 2014. It is a speback to the yin and yang phicial time in which students enlosophy of balance and gage in a family-style meal harmony in the cosmos. with their friends and enThe phrase “solar term” joy a traditional American refers to a time when Thanksgiving meal. Sitting the sun is in a specific around those tables will also position and the tradibe a host of international tional East Asian calenstudents who come from difdar divides the year into ferent countries with their twenty-four sections. own unique celebrations Dōngzhì is the 22nd equivalent to Thanksgiving. solar term of the year, Some of these include the which is the middle of Korean holiday of Chuseok, the season for the ChiCanada’s aptly-titled nese. Usually it begins Thanksgiving Day, and the on the twenty-first or Chinese Dōngzhì Festival. twenty-second of DeWhile none are celebrated cember and goes until in November, it is interestthe first of January. The ing to note that they all hapfestival is celebrated on pen during the end of the the first night. Families year. Chuseok usually falls come together in a rein September, Canadian union over the long night Thanksgiving Day is the Photo by Rosie Magee and eat traditional foods International students Jiae Jung, Danbi Koo, Aran Lim and Hyunjung Mun second Monday of October, and the Dōngzhì Festival occurs played during the holiday. be traced back to 1578. Dates that are meant to symbolize around the 22nd of December. Chuseok itself, plus the days varied between May and June family unity and prosperity. All around the world, The Korean holiday of before and after it, are statu- before moving to late October Chuseok, originally called tory holidays in South Korea. and early November in the Thanksgiving is celebrated Hangawi, has been celebrated Canada’s Thanksgiving 1890s, until officially declared in one way or another. The for over 2000 years and takes Day, or as the French-Cana- the second Monday in October origins and names may be place on the fifteenth day of dians say, “L’Action de grâce,” in 1957. Celebrated much like different but the meaning is the eighth lunar month. It was started in 1957 when the Thanksgiving is in America, its the same. Thanksgiving is is an autumn harvest festi- parliament of Canada pro- official roots stem from Martin a time to celebrate and reval that is marked by families claimed, “A Day of General Frobisher and his party of set- unite with family and toast leaving the big cities to return Thanksgiving to Almighty tlers wanting to give thanks to to a prosperous coming year. By Robin Kane
to their hometowns to pay respect to their ancestors. There is an ancient memorial rite, called charye, that takes place on the morning of Chuseok. Special foods are eaten and folk games are
God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed – to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October.” However, this is not the first time Thanksgiving was celebrated in Canada, as it can
White Dinner: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Event
By Kayla Lyons
White Dinner is a longstanding tradition at Wilson College thst dates back to the early 1900’s. The event started so there could be an early celebration of the seniors’ graduation. This is still true today, said Campus Activities Board (CAB) Traditions director, Martha Hinish ’16. “White Dinner is a celebration of the years the seniors have given to life at Wilson College.” The celebration is a dinner and a dance. The dinner occurs in Jensen Dining Hall, while
the dance is held in Laird Hall. CAB designs and plans both the dinner and the dance. The preparation of White Dinner starts early and requires a lot of time and energy. Early in the semester CAB members discuss themes for the event. The discussion continues until CAB narrows the themes to four choices. This year’s potential themes included 007, Fire and Ice, Masquerade Ball, and “Arabian Nights.” CAB announced the themes to the Wilson community and asked for the community to vote on a theme. The
voting continued for about a week. CAB then counted the ballots and announced the winning theme, Masquerade Ball. While thinking up decoration ideas for White Dinner, the traditions director calculates how much money the event requires. “Between Thanksgiving Dinner and White Dinner, we use up all $8,000 that is given to us for the semester,” says Hinish. The money goes towards the food and decorations for both events. The majority of the money goes to White Dinner due to decorations, par-
ty favors, music and food. This year, the White Dinner Masquerade Ball is on Dec 6. The dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the dance goes from 7-11 p.m. The event is semiformal, so there is no need to go out and buy a fancy dress. If you attend do not forget to bring a mask. Nikki Zuleger ’17, director of CAB Creative Events and Entertainment, will be holding a mask-making workshop Dec. 1 and 2 at 9:15 p.m. in Lower Lenfest. For more information on White Dinner, contact Martha Hinish at mar-
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Smokers and Non-Smokers Find Balance On July 1, 2012, Wilson College joined over 700 colleges and universities nationwide in becoming a smoke-free campus. However, some smokers do not follow the rules and have been smoking on school grounds. One of the reasons that smoking still occurs on campus is due to the lack of “no smoking” signs. Also, stu-
dents do not necessarily understand what “smoke free” means and sometimes interpret the policy differently. A non-smoking student who wished to remain anonymous expressed her opinions on the smoke-free policy. “I think there should be a balance. There should be a designated area where people want to smoke can. It will
Visual aids at the Nov. 6 WCGA meeting on smoking
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By Danbi Koo
separate from people who don’t. It’s better to have a balance than such a strict rule..” Anonymous smokers expressed the same suggestions as non-smokers. They also expressed concern about the dangers of smoking near the street, especially at night. “I really feel like there should be designated areas on campus. It should be a combination for a smokers,” one student says. “I smoke in the parking lot or in my car or what I do now is walk along the sidewalks outside of the campus,” another said. “I have to walk all the way around, instead of just going to my classes, so it takes longer, and it’s cold.” If smokers smoke outside campus, they might be not be as procected from outside hazrds. On Nov. 6, WCGA held a meeting to discuss the smokefree policy. About 20 people attended the meeting. WCGA briefly introduced the current policy and discussed where to place smoke-free signs on campus. They also discussed
what penalties might be put in place to deter smoking on campus. Proposed solutions will be implemented at a later date. Sonja Hess, vice president in WCGA said, “In 2012, the administration decided they wanted to join all the colleges going smoke-free. They set up a student survey, and the survey showed that students wanted to go smoke-free. They changed the policy in the Blue Book and announced it. However, they did not put any signs up and had no way to enforce it.” So, WCGA decided to take care about Smoke Free Campus issues. WCGA expressed their opinions on providing a smoking zone. “We will discuss this with administration to try get a smoking zone on campus,” says WCGA. This issue will take time to include everyone’s opinion. The smoking problems will continue to plague the campus until a larger interest is seen in controlling the issue within the community. Until then, it will persist.
TIP: Wilson College’s Teacher Intern Program By Caitlyn Minelli
Education is an important aspect in everyone’s life. Despite the stress and anxiety it might cause, the role of an educator in student’s lives is astronomical. Everyone has been influenced by a teacher or professor, and that influence might have been the nudge needed to pursue an interest in one subject or another. Wilson College’s Teacher Intern Program (TIP) was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 1985 and allows men and women to complete their teaching certification. Wilson offers certification in Pre-K to fourth grade, fourth to eighth grade, and seventh to twelfth grade. For the early-education classes, students are taught a wide range of subjects to teach such as music, art, and physi-
cal education. For secondary education, students can choose to be certified to teach Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Spanish. Students need to complete the necessary education classes on top of content courses. After completing their credits, students sit for and pass the PECT or PRAXIS exams to become certified. Currently, the head of the program is Beth Byers. Byers interviews potential students, reviews transcripts, and is in charge of program layout. Future plans for the program include certification for business teachers since there has been a request from Pennsylvania high schools to teach business courses, and they need the necessary personnel to teach. TIP students go through rigorous training that involves
taking classes, student teaching, and going through a final examination process in order to be certified to shape the
minds of the younger generation. The Wilson College TIP program provides an excellent education for future teachers.
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Men’s Basketball Season Update
By Aurora Ortiz
The 2014-2015 academic year is historic for Wilson College. On Wednesday Nov. 5 the first men’s basketball game played on the Gannett Memorial Field House. The second and last scrimmage of the season was played here versus Valley Forge Christian College. “I feel excited,” Head Coach Miles Smith Jr. said before the game. “Excited to see us play our first game at Wilson.” Members of the college community were excited as well. Many of them came to the
scrimmage early to support the basketball team while they warmed up. More people arrived as it got closer to starting. While warming up, the Wilson team showed off some of their skills for the night, promising an action packed game. Their excitement could be felt by everyone. As the buzzer rang announcing the beginning of the scrimmage, the crowd cheered. Within the first few minutes, Wilson College scored and the crowd and coaches went crazy with excitement. Stunts, falls and passes on the court. Cheers, pro-
tests and advice from the crowd and Coach Miles. After the first period, the score was tied 38-38 and tension was high. Both teams discussed game strategies for the second half with their coaches. The excitement filled the gym with the beginning of the second period. Wilson’s team showed more talent as the viewers cheered them on. The game became more intense as it got closer to the end and the cheers got louder. The buzzer rang announcing the end of the scrimmage. The final score was
84-78 Wilson. The crowd was ecstatic and cheered as the teams shook hands. Wilson’s coaches and the basketball team discussed what strategies they needed to work on for the rest of the season. “Play harder,” said Rahim Bunch ‘16. “Better defense, intensity, play better as a team.” The whole team agreed they need to step up their defense. “Crash the boards more,” said Keifer Jefferson-Grimes ‘18. From warm-ups until the end, there was never a dull moment. This promises an exciting season for Wilson College’s first men’s basketball team.
Women Phoenix vs Cedar Crest College Basketball Home Game By Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet
Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7 p.m. the Lady Phoenix faced off against the Cedar Crest College Ravens in the second scrimage of the season. The crowd was filled with parents, teachers, and students cheering in excitement for the first home game. The Phoenix co-captains this year are Morgan Wonders and Teneira Prioleau. The Phoenix Captains lead the team on court with a quiet confidence. Players showed great skill on the court, but need to work on defensive manuevers and on-court communication. Coach Jared Tru-
lear uses music to teach the team how to communicate with each other on the court. There are no seniors on the team this semester. The main focus this season for the young team is to consistently get better. The rules have changed, and personal fouls were on the rise in this game due to stricter calls from the referees. Ashley Henderson hit two impressive three pointers during the first half. Jones, Prioleau and Wonders were the driving layup forces on the court with the majority of the points coming from free throws.
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The first half of the game ended with Cedar Crest leading 46 to 28. The teams were tied with 10 fouls by half time. The Phoenix came back strong for the second half. Coordination, teamwork and defense improved from the first half. Jones and Henderson both hit three pointers in the second half on top of many lay-ups and free throws. Jones powered through the Cedar Crest defense for a layup, then worked in sync to follow up with a turnover back to Wilson for another two points. Tension grew as the final minutes counted down.
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11/15- vs. Christendom College 7:00 p.m.
11/15- vs. Cairn University 3:00 p.m.
11/16- vs. Penn State Mont Alto 3:30 p.m.
11/22- vs. Christendom College 5 p.m.
11/19- vs. Sailsbury Universiry 7:30 p.m.
12/6- vs. Pennsylvania College of Technology 1 p.m.
11/22- vs. Christendom College 7 p.m. 12/6- vs. Pennsylvania College of Technology 3 p.m.
The game ended with Cedar Crest winning 68-51. Trulear has high hopes for his young team. “We are working on gaining familiarity with one another and playing defensively as a team. We have to remember to play hard no matter what,” said Trulear. Team practices are focusing on defense to prepare for the next game. The upcoming home game against Cairn University will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Field House. Contact Coach Trulear at jared.trulear@wilson.edu.
Go to WilsonPhoenix.com for a complete schedule and sports updates!
Hosted by Wilson College on November 22.
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Phoenix Basketball: Read Out Loud By Samantha Burmeister
Loud program was for the student-athletes to connect with children in the community in a positive way and to inspire children to have
formed about Wilson College and their athletic programs,” said first grade teacher Lauren Schweitzer. “The children enjoyed interacting with the
Members of the Phoenix men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to three local elementary schools in the Chambersburg area to read children’s books to various kindergarten, first, and second grade students. The schools included were Hamilton Heights, Scotland and Thaddeus Stevens Elementary Schools. The Read Out Loud program was organized and spearheaded by head men’s basketball coach Miles Smith Jr. “Being a new athletic program at Wilson College, we wanted to make sure we connected with the community,” said coach Miles Smith Jr. Chambersburg area school kids with Wilson basketball players. “These read out louds were a an optimistic attitude about student-athletes and asking great opportunity for both our reading. In addition, reading questions.” Schweitzer curstudent-athletes and the el- out loud allows for the oppor- rently teaches at Thaddeus ementary school children. The tunity to improve listening, Stevens Elementary School. elementary school students speaking, writing and readThe men’s basketball team were excited about the books ing skills for all involved. visited Hamilton Heights Eland were able to interact with “It was a great experience ementary School on Oct. 23. our basketball players in a pro- to have young people from Members of the women’s basductive learning environment.” the community come into our ketball team joined the read The goal of the Read Out school and become better in- out loud at Scotland Elemen-
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tary on Oct. 28, followed by a visit to Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School on Nov. 4. Each student-athlete visited an individual classroom and read one children’s book to the students in the classroom. “It was a great day for the children to connect with teams from our local college. The children discussed school with the student-athletes and connected it to what they are learning,” said first grade teacher Mike Baum. “It was a fantastic opportunity for these children to be read to by college students.” Baum currently also teaches at Thaddeaus Stevens Elementary School. Wilson studentathletes continue to be active participants in community service endeavors and role models for the youth in the community. The Read Out Load program is one more example of their quest to become involved in their college community and acquaint members of the community with
Phoenix Basketball Coach Receives Remarkable Award By Samantha Burmeister
Admissions counselor and head men’s basketball coach Miles Smith, Jr. received the James McKeever Promising Professional Award at the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) annual conference this summer. The award is given as a means of recognizing and encouraging contributions by secondary or post-secondary members early in their careers. Candidates must have demonstrated both outstanding job performance and meaningful professional services beyond their institution. “It was evident right away
Miles had found his gift when he joined our admissions team. Students, parents, guidance counselors and coworkers alike became aware of the passion he has for doing this job and doing it well,” said Patty Beidel, Director of Admissions at Wilson College. Smith’s tenure at Wilson began in the spring of 2013, where he assumed the dual role of admissions counselor and first head coach of the inaugural men’s basketball program. Coach Smith will kick off the men’s basketball season this winter. “The constant contact with his students and recruits began to pay off as students responded to his style of re-
cruiting and one by one, they wouldn’t just commit to Wilson College, they would commit to Miles Smith,” said Beidel. The caring, guidance and respect
Miles Smith, Jr. and Patty Beidel
that Miles shows each and every student he works with is remarkable. He has certainly raised the bar high for new admissions counselors.”
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Wilson College Initiates Tuition Freeze
By Jenna Kauffman
Wilson welcomed this year’s incoming freshmen with a tuition reduction, meaning that they are only responsible for covering $23,745, which is $5,000 less than previous traditional undergraduate students. According to the Wilson College website, this tuition reduction will remain intact for next year’s freshman class of 2015. This tuition freeze stems from the Wilson Finance Committee’s goal of wanting affordability and value for students. With this freeze, more students will be able
to enroll in Wilson College. As for how long this tuition freeze is expected to last, Brian Ecker, Vice President for Finance and Administration states, “We would like to try to maintain the tuition at the level it’s at, but we can’t make any promises from year to year. The board of trustees needs to approve these changes every year. We’ll try to keep the tuition at the current rate as long as we can.” This freeze is a part of the Wilson Today Plan, a set of initiatives launched to keep the college successful in the future. The entire Wilson
community is part of financial changes such as the tuition freeze. The final decision is delivered by the finance committee and then taken to the Board of Trustees for approval. Tuition changes are often considered at many colleges. “I believe the process at other colleges is similar where they would have a structure and finance committee where they look at tuition increases and so forth. The colleges I’m familiar with do have annual changes to their tuition rates. But I think Wilson is unique in freezing tuition; a lot of colleges increase tu-
ition annually,” Ecker says. Incoming freshmen and sophomores next year will have to pay an additional $224 due to an increase in technology and board fees, despite the tuition freeze. This change will not affect current traditional juniors and seniors, but their tuition will stay at $28,745. “Our plan is to focus on affordability and value. That’s the commitment we’re trying to make,” Ecker concludes. For more information on the tuition freeze, go to the Wilson College website or contact Brian Ecker at brian.ecker@wilson.edu.
The True Islamic State: Lecture by Maya Khalid-Janney By Caitlyn Minelli
On Thursday, Nov. 6, Maya Khalid-Janney visited campus along with her father Akram Khalid to give a lecture titled “The True Islamic State: What ISIS, the Taliban, Al-Qaida and Boko Haram Got All Wrong.” The lecture discussed of the true beliefs of Islam versus what the media has reported about certain terrorist organizations. Khalid-Janney has a Masters of Science in Psychology from Shippensburg University and a Doctorate of Psychology in Applied Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The purpose of this lecture was not to project political views about what is happening in the Islamic world but to promote awareness of the religion itself and the skewed perspectives we have as a society due to some misrepresentations in the media. Khalid-Janney explains that for the true state of Islam, the first constitution appeared in the State of Medina when Muslims, Jews and Christians all sought freedom from the religious persecution of Mecca. Its objectives were to promote peace and cooperation, justice, freedom of religion,
and protection of property. This multi-religious society is similar to the one in the United States today. In fact, the United States Lockian principles parallel the ideas of Medina. Khalid-Janney says that Muslims have gone through a dark age, as most are not able to read the religious texts, and she advocates for education and awareness. The lack of education is not the only problem when interpreting religious texts. Some of the words and terms are ambiguous to a point where translations may differ. Many extremist groups take ideas out of context and twist their meanings to fit political agendas. Many people misunderstand the true meanings of religious teachings. Reverend Rosie Magee, Wilson’s Helen Carnell Eden Chaplain, was excited to see students getting involved in current issues by attending the lecture and was also pleased to see a large turnout from the Chambersburg community. She hopes that the lecture was informative and gave people a chance to experience the religion without the influence of media commentary. Like Khalid-Janney, she too advocates for education and awareness per-
Maya Khalid-Janney
taining to the subject. Magee also hopes that from this experience students will learn to look beyond headlines and what the media presents as “news worthy.”
Photo provided by Rosie Magee
Magee plans to have Khalid-Janney back again for more lectures to give more information and spread education and awareness about the future of Islam.
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Successful Career and Life Planning By Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet
Wilson College had two special guest speakers Friday, Nov. 7: James E. Hamerstone and Lindsay MusserHough, authors of the book “A Woman’s Framework for a Successful Career and Life.” The speakers visited Wilson to talk to students about the steps to success. Even though women earn more degrees than men, they are underrepresented in leadership roles. “There are certain stylistic things that women have that man don’t, and that seems to
get in the way of reaching their goals,” explained Hamerstone. Some differences include the feeling of a need to apologize for something. Women seem to apologize more than men do. There are different “frameworks for success” discussed in the book that can be used by both men and women. “The frameworks are connected but they can stand alone,” said Hamerstone. The frameworks in their book include building a brand, communication skills and negotiations skills. “Building a personal brand
is important,” said Hough. “You need to tell people what differentiates you from others what makes you stand out.” Communication skills represent how well people can communicate with others while working in groups. Communication also means how well people are able to express their needs and problems, as well as find possible solutions. These skills are important for the job interviews process. Negotiation skills help people get to where they want to go and get what they need. These skills are useful when
asking for a raise or a better position. Even negotiating for better grades is a useful skill. “These are skills you need to build and things you need to consider,” said Hough. Even though the title of the book is “A Woman’s Framework for a Successful Career and Life,” the message Hamerstone and MusserHough delivered was meant for both men and women. These authors had advice for everyone. Their book was given to each student that attended. It outlines an easy path to a successful career and life.
Horse Show Recaps: Halloween, Hunt Seat and Dressage
By Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet
The Halloween Schooling Show was a great success. Wilson riders, outside competitors and spectators enjoyed a well-run multi-disciple show. The costume class was the overall favorite, and visiting alums walked through the barns to reunite with their favorite school horses. The Wilson Hunt Seat Team
co-hosted with Gettysburg College to compete with other schools in the IHSA Zone 3, Region 1 on Nov. 1. Gettysburg shipped in horses in addition to the Wilson school horses for the show. Wilson riders rode well, despite arriving early in the morning to get the Wilson horses show ready. The Wilson College Dressage Team recently competed
in Region C of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association recognized shows and placed seventh at the Nov. 8 show at Delaware Valley College. The Dressage Team hosted a home show on Oct. 18 and placed fifth. Co-Captain Billie Jones was High Point Champion for the Wilson show. The Dressage Team has an upcoming show at Cazenovia College
on Nov. 22 and team supporters are always welcome to meet them at the show.
Photo by Sharielle Lawrence-Cadet
Down at the Barn: Featured Horse of the Month
Photos by Keona Fogal
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Time to Let Go: Letting Off Steam About “Frozen”
By Francesca Giustini
Frozen. It’s a six lettered word that strikes fear into the hearts of the noble. If you have been living under a rock the past year, you still are unfortunately aware of this Disney film. Even those who have not seen it could belt out the chorus to “Let It Go” if a gun were put to their head. The innocent tradition of asking another person if they want to build a snowman has been forever tainted. More than a beloved movie, “Frozen” has become an international obsession, and there are no signs of its world domination slowing down. I am not comparing Olaf the snowman to Hilter, but children worship him like a golden calf. Seriously, how does a film that was released a year ago have more merchandise on the shelves than films currently in the theater? Disney has “Frozen” everything. And it is not just kids’ items. Do not be surprised if “Frozen” condoms that make your boyfriend’s snow cone look like Olaf’s nose hit shelves soon. It is almost as if it is more about overdosing on the merchandise than appreciating the actual film. I do not doubt that there are people who genuinely love
it. However, everyone needs to take off their rose colored glasses and see the film for what it really is: flawed. No film is perfect. Love is a powerful thing—Elsa’s love unfroze Anna at the end of the move—but it cannot make your favorite film flawless. More than anything, love makes us blind. Dudes who think “300” is the manliest movie ever will never admit that it is just 117 minutes of shirtless bros running around with the Phantom of the Opera. Middle-aged women can love the upcoming “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie and its books all they want, but it is still poorly written mommy porn with grammatical errors. You can absolutely find better smut on the internet for free. Unconditionally loving pop culture stuff is one of the greatest parts of being alive, and liking different things makes life interesting. Yet some fandoms take their passion to lethal levels. What I have noticed in the “Frozen” fandom is that fans take criticism of the movie personally, as if you were insulting their own honor. When discussing the reality of “Frozen,” I realize I am putting my life on the line. Frozen fans shoot out death
glares to the film’s haters that are colder than Elsa’s hands. I, as you may have guessed, am not fan of Disney’s Frozen. I cannot hold it back anymore: I loathe this film. My reasoning behind not liking it has nothing to do with the Frozen fans themselves or because it is overexposed. In fact, I had been looking forward to the movie for years. “Frozen” is based on “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen. This fairy tale is a charming and captivating tale that would make an excellent film. “Frozen” is billed to be based on the story. Unfortunately, the film’s extreme use of artistic license makes the story unrecognizable. Besides being a fan of Andersen’s tale, I had also heard that Walt Disney himself was passionate about turning the story into a faithful adaptation. This gave me certain expectations and an extra dose of disappointment when the film turned up to be loosely based on “The Snow Queen” instead of an actual adaptation. Beyond the adaptation stand point, I felt like the film was built around songs already written. I honestly did not get the feeling that the songs were written for the plot, or to be put
together. I could not find musical similarities that most musicals incorporate into a score. The soundtrack is basically a compilation of catchy songs that happen to play one after another. The plot just sews these songs together instead of working with them to tell the story. In addition, the pop culture references felt out of place and forced. It was as if Disney wanted to include them solely for the adults’ enjoyment, but did not make the effort to find material that fit better. Maybe I would feel differently about living in a “Frozen” world if the film had stayed more true to Andersen’s tale. I hope that one day “Frozen” fans and non-fans can live in harmony, but they are going to have to give us a little more room to breathe. I know life is more fun when you laugh with everyone, but I just cannot bring myself to join in on the joke—unless that joke is that a bunch of people are obsessed with a movie they do not even really like that much. But until things have thawed, I will continue to pray to the movie gods that they can ignite the next cinematic obsession so that everyone can just, as they say, “let it go.”
publisher, Harvard Square Editions. When asked for advice, Erby stated: “Don’t give up. And if you want or expect immediate public praise for your writing, you’d better change your perspective. Write for the love of writing!” As for her reaction to being invited to do a reading at Wilson, Erby states, “I’m very happy to have a chance to read my work. My contract requires me to do several readings, so I’m thrilled to be able to do one of them ‘at home’— here at Wilson.” Being a professor, Erby mnages to balance that well with her writing time, but admits, “Sometimes I’m not that great about it—and I
only work part time. But I do write something every day, even if it’s just in my journal. But [if you’re in a similar situation], you’ve got to figure out what works for you.” Erby also runs the Writers Group that meets once a month on campus and admits that the creative energy from the group gets her “fired up” to write. All are welcome to attend: students, staff, faculty, alumni and anyone from the surrounding area. “[People can expect] first and foremost, inspiration. We generally write in isolation, and it really helps to see that others enjoy and appreciate creative writing. We also talk about craft and
share our work,” Erby says. Erby is currently working on a cross-genre collection. “Parallel” displays a darker side of writing, so she hopes this next collection will be lighter and funnier. She enjoys writing in all genres and does not plan on sticking to just one. “I hope others will enjoy my work,” Erby says, upon being asked if being published was a personal goal. “However, I’ve written for years and will continue to do so whether I get published or not—I just really enjoy writing.” To find out more about Sharon Erby and her writing endeavors, contact her at serby@wilson.edu or visit
Erby’s “Parallel” and The Wilson Writers Group By Jenna Kauffman
Being deemed a published author is a notable task, and Sharon Erby, Adjunct Professor of English at Wilson, has accomplished that goal. On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Wilson Writers Series invited Erby to read from her new book, “Parallel,” a story collection about the lives of workingclass adults who live in the shadow of a mountain and are constrained by personal circumstances. This was her first book-length publication. Erby states that it was not easy getting published. She tried to have the individual stories published first before finding a fit with independent
her site at SharonErby.com.
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HAIKULTURE SUMMARIZING PLOTS IN 17 SYLLABLES
By Francesca Giustini Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol. 1 Jackasses in a circle Because we are Groot
Gone Girl Hell hath no fury [I’m about to spoil the twist] Like a cool girl scorned
Keeping Up With the Kardashians A gang of gypsies And a scarecrow wasting your Time with their drama
American Horror Story Realizing that All the monsters are human Is terrifying Interstellar Arrested Development The bookshelf says stay Blood may run thicker Humans question Murphy’s Law But Bluths run away faster The bookshelf says stay In a time in need
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CALENDAR
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Meditation Lenfest 001 12:45p.m.-1:15p.m.
Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m.
Wednesday Worship 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m.
Music Club 9:15p.m.
Meditation Prayer Chapel, Lower Lenfest 12:45p.m.-1:15p.m.
Yoga Lenfest 001 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m.
Spartan Training Gym 12:00p.m.-12:45p.m.
Choir 11:00a.m.-12:15p.m. (Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays) Contact Elizabeth Thorpe at ethorpe@wilson.edu
Sun, Nov. 15
Tues, Nov. 18
Wed, Nov. 19
Tues, Nov. 25
Wed, Nov. 26
Hunger Banquet Music Workshop Bridges Out Of Poverty Laird Hall Science Center Auditorium Workshop 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Laird Hall 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Orchesis thanksgiving dinner Dance Performance Appenzellar-Buchanan Dance Studio 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Hispanic Film Madeinusa (Claudia Llosa, Peru, 2006) Brooks Auditorium 9:00p.m.
Campus Market Stand In front of Jensen Dining Hall 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Thurs, Nov. 27
Fri, Nov. 28
Sat, Nov. 29
Sun, Nov. 30
Mon, Dec. 1
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
The Abe and Molly Fun Walk/Run Downtown Chambersburg 11:30a.m.- 12:30p.m.
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Tues, Dec. 2
Wed, Dec. 3
Thurs, Dec. 4
Sun, Dec. 5
Hispanic Film Viridiana (Luis Buñuel, Spain, 1961) Brooks Auditorium 9:00p.m.
Celtic Thunder Symphony Tour Grove Theatre Shippensburg, PA 7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Handmade for the Holidays Lenfest Commons 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Annual Juried High White Dinner School Student Art Jensen Dining Hall Exhibition 5:00p.m. Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
president’s football night
STEELERS vs. TITANS
Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Annual Juried High Annual Juried High School Student Art School Student Art Exhibition Exhibition Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
art exhibition
45th annual christmas parade Parade steps off at 5:30pm on Nov. 22. Anyone interested in marching in the parade please contact Courtney D. Wolfe at cwolfe@wilson.edu.
Sun, Dec. 7
Mon, Dec. 8
Christmas Vespers Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall 4:00p.m.- 6:00p.m.
Final Exam Period December 8-12
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Monday Night 8:30 p.m. Free Norland Pub Wings
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Thurs, Dec. 11 A Christmas Carol Historic Capital Theatre 7:30p.m.