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Convocation Olivia Shirk

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This year’s opening convocation ceremony boasted a larger number of attendees than usual.

Convocation is a service that allows students, new faculty, new staff, and new trustees to induct themselves to the community by signing the Honor Principle. The freshman class is typically the first to go, followed by new staff, faculty, and trustees. Each year features a song by the choir as well as some choice words from Dean Heil and the WCGA president, Megan Potter ‘20.

The choir has boasted requests for the same song, “Keep Your Lamps (Trimmed and Burnin’)” for many years, and this year is no different. Compliments are still flowing into choir director, Lisa Turchi’s, inbox. The choir was momentarily postponed

by Dean Heil’s speech being prematurely presented, however, there were only laughs to be had about the mix-up.

Dean Heil made a point

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Dean Heil Presenting part of her speech

during the ceremony to apologize to the choir.

Dean Heil’s speech to the freshmen class was about the theme for the year, “Living Boldly”.

She encouraged students to seize the moment and make their time at Wilson College count.

Students were encouraged to participate in clubs, traditions, and even start their own events if they desired.

Potter followed after the choir with her speech to fellow students.

She explained how she was not involved with much during her freshman year, desiring to be “just another numPhoto By Olivia Shirk

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how she took the chance to be bold and take on one or two (and then many more) positions in clubs and student government. She said, “If you had told me three years ago I would be standing here doing this, I’d have told you you were crazy!” Potter also encouraged the student body to live boldly, following her example of stepping out of their comfort zone.

Overall, the Opening Convocation for Fall 2019 was a rousing success, with the freshmen class and a few new trustees signing our Honor Principle fairly quickly and smoothly. One trustee included a longtime supporter of the DiversiTones and a member of the Class of 1963, Judy Young. Welcome, Class of 2023, and Go Odds!

Chaplain Derek continuing his speech

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EDITORIAL

My Music Blurb for the Semester IN THIS ISSUE... Here’s Can I be honest with you for fact that I do not like silence. ably anything. This side of the

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Here’s My Music Blurb for the Semester

Campus 3 Local 4 Ad 5

Sarah Wilson Week Equestrian Program

Areas Around Campus

Banned Books Film Night

Campus Experiences 6

Sarah’s Declassified School Survival Guide Internation Insight

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Walmart to Stop Selling Ammo Tobacco Age Rising

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Women’s Volleyball Game Victory “Field of Dreams”

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Harry Potter Banned Bruce Greene Leaves RoosterTeeth Disney + Spider-Man VS Marvel Ready or Not Movie Review Interview with The Wild & Free A Not So Sad Summer Afterall

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Hannah’s

a second? The only reason I have not screamed in frustration and gave up the past few days is because of the amount of music I have been listening to daily (thank you Spotify and the person that keeps playing the piano in Sarah’s). I get way into my head if I do not listen to music. Silence stresses me out more than it probably should. My mind will start to wonder to the most ridiculous things at the worst times. Just the other day I started overthinking while reading my Mass Communication Theory book. That took me down a rabbit hole that only sleep could stop. But back to what I was saying about music.

Those that know me well or know what I want to do after graduation know I am a huge music person. I go to a lot of concerts. I am always finding new artists and singers to listen to.

Music gives me something else to focus on besides the neverstopping train of thought in my head. And it is not just the

Music is probably my favorite form of art. The amount of work that goes into creating it, well, it blows me away.

Take Charlie Puth for example. This guy produces all his own music and writes his own lyrics. It takes him a good year or so to finish an album because of the amount of work he puts into it. He puts his own personality into the music he creates.

That is why everyone either loves or hates him. The band Waterparks also produce and write their own music. These artists are so well-received because of this. It also makes live shows that much better.

I remember reading somewhere that some people get goosebumps when a song touches them. This is mostly people who use more of the right side of their brain (the side of the brain that focuses on creativity more than, say, the left side that is more of an academic side of the brain). I will have to say, I use more of the right side of my brain than prob-

brain is also sensitive to music.

If a song is good and well produced, it is going to feel different to someone who is attuned to it than to someone who just listens to music to listen to it.

I guess what I am trying to say is I really love music. It keeps me sane. There is always a song that relates to how I am feeling. I decided to start “Hannah’s Spotify Recommendations” for this reason. There are good odds that if you see me with headphones in that there is a 95 percent chance that I am listening to music of some kind. I figured why not share some of my favorite artists and singers that maybe not too many people know about.

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• Jake Miller: “Last Text” • Charlie Puth: “Mother” • Waterparks: “Reboot” • The Wild & Free: “BandAid”

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EDITORIAL MISSION STATEMENT The Wilson Billboard is a once-monthly, student-run news magazine 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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Sarah Wilson Week Traditions Take Over Campus

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The week of September 9 through the 13 was a week filled with tradition and celebration. Sarah Wilson Week has been celebrated throughout the generations of Wilson students and staff alike. From Bigs and Littles, to the color war, everyone was able to participate and join in on the fun!

Monday kicked off the festivities with the Color Ceremony, in which the freshman class was presented with their banner fromSeniors hold the Evens Banner the Honor Principle. their sister class. Tuesday was Opening Convocation, Wednesday was Bigs/Litwhere the freshman class tles day, where Bigs finaland new members of the ly introduced themselves Wilson community signed to their Littles and gave

them their Photo Provided By Megan Potter d i n k s .

Banner stealing ran from Thursday into Friday. Then Friday night was the Color War be-

tween the sister classes.

These traditions are all important to Wilson in many ways. It strengthens our bond as a community and welcomes the freshmen into the fun one can have during their college experience. Bigs are special mentors to their Littles, guiding them along the way and always being available for questions or even just an open ear to listen. It encourages friendly competition between the classes while bringing them even closer together. Hopefully these traditions will last many, many years longer!

Wilson College’s Equestrian Center In Our Backyard The Penn Hall Equestrian Center has been a large part of campus life here at Wilson College, Since the opening of the college, the equestrian department has undergone a lot of change and adaptation. From changes in coaches to changes in horses, one thing has always remained the same; students’ love for good horsemanship.

Because all clubs and teams are student run and governed, all of the equestrian teams are made up of dedicated students of all backgrounds and majors. These teams and clubs include the Hunt Seat Team, Eventing Team, EFT Club, Western Club, Drill Team, and the Dressage Team. Emily Frye ’22, a member and officer of the Hunt Seat Team states, “As a second year member, my overall favorite things about being on the team are the team members, the multiple opportunities to ride different horses, and the chance to become a better rider.”

The facility consists of three barns; 71 stalls total, and currently, over 50 horses. The equestrian center also has three riding arenas; two indoors and one outdoor. The dedicated staff run the barns and care for all of the horses.

The equestrian center also holds a lot of work study and job opportunities. Students with

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horse experience are welcome to apply and work at the barns. Students can also apply for jobs as part-time workers. This gives them reallife job experience as well as an on-campus job opportunity.

Emily Crater ‘22 , a student at Wilson and a part-time staff

member expresses, “It’s nice to have a job that pays well for a college student and that is

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on-campus.

The experience that I am getting now will carry over into my future career. It’s a plus that I really love my job.”

While there are many horses on campus that are owned entirely by the equestrian center, many of the

horses are half-leased or fullleased to the school. Some of the horses are even donated to the school as well. These horses are very well taken care of and are even used in many classes here at Wilson.

Not only are the horses used in Equine Studies classes, but they are used in Equitation (riding) classes that any student in any major can be in, and they are used by other departments, like the VMT department.

Each horse receives the best care and overall treatment.

Many students are also able to board their horses on campus. This allows students to continue to grow and practice with their own personal horses. Hannah Femia ‘22, a boarder, says, “It’s great to have such a nice facility so close to our dorms and know that our horses are always being taken care of.”

The equestrian center plays a large part in the Wilson College experience. So many students are involved in making the facility run smoothly.

Without the Penn Hall Equestrian Center, a big part of what makes up Wilson College would be missing. Be sure to check out the equestrian center on the other side of campus!

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Cool Shops Within Walking Distance From Campus It is like stepping into Willy Are you a resident that stays Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. on campus on weekends? Do My favorite is when they disyou sit in your room wonder- play the candy apples for fall. ing what there is to do around After grabbing some snacks here? There are plenty of cool for the road, we can hop over places within walking distance to my absolute favorite, which from campus that you can en- is on the left side of the road, joy. To start your adventure, you will want to head to the right down Philadelphia Ave, and continue until you find yourself with tall brick buildings on either side. This is my favorite area in Chambersburg, other than our school stables and farm. On your right on the way down will be the first of my favorite shops, Northwood Books.

Northwood looks tiny but it is filled with hundreds of books ranging from your classic fiction to recent nonfiction.

After visiting Northwood, you may want to take a minute to read a chapter or two. The best Photo of Downtown Chambersburg place to do that The Foundry. The is right next door at Brussel’s Foundry is an amazing art Cafe. Brussel’s is the perfect store, right next to it is a recombination of chic, rustic ally cool antique store, Garage and just plain cozy. Their cof- Studios. The Foundry has fee and macarons are amaz- products ranging from painting. You can even take your ings and postcards to jewelry coffee outside and sit in their and knick-knacks. For all you outdoor area in the alleyway. horse lovers out there, I found The next stop is a bit farther paintings where the artist down past the traffic circle, but took maps of where certain completely worth the walk, breeds originated from and Olympia Candy Kitchen. It is outlined and painted a horse the best candy I have ever had. over the top of the map with By: Madison Griffin

the map showing through.

On the way back to campus, if you go left around the traffic circle, there is a street that cuts in between the church and the restaurant Square 1.

If you follow that road, there

sight to see, especially with the lanterns lit in the middle of the circle, and in winter with all the Christmas lights. The only downside to the section I refer to is ‘Downtown’ is that a lot of the shops have inconsistent hours, but that is because a lot of them, if not all of them, are small businesses. Still one of, the best things about Downtown is that the businesses are so small and unique.

The business owners are really fun to talk to (the ones that own Garage Studios have a cat that is usually sleeping around the shop and is super friendly), so you don’t have to spend money to have a good time.

The downtown strip to me is a super enjoyable walk with amazing things to look at. They have a lot of events, with the best one being The Ice Festival from late January into early February. They have ice carvPhoto Provided By WikiCommons ings, food, and is a restaurant called the all the shops Historic Texas Lunch. It has a are open. They often have a diner-style environment with throne and slide made out of home-style food. While it is ice there as well. There are not a five-star restaurant, it is also a few shops I have yet to really good quality food and it fully explore, like Lotus Moon won’t break the bank. The staff and Nerdvana. Overall, with is engaging enough, but not too all the shops, events and reschatty. My favorite dish there taurants the downtown Chamis their chicken quesadilla. bersburg area is a great place Depending on when you to explore to gain a better unhead back to campus, the foun- derstanding of the town’s histain may be lit up, typically tory and cultures. Don’t forget blue or green. It is a beautiful to have fun along the way!

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International Outlook On Wilson

By: Nida Gill

I still remember the day when I got my placement letter from IREX that I was being placed at Wilson College in Chambersburg. I cried when I searched about the area because I found that there is no public transportation facility in the city. I thought that all my traveling plans would be ruined.

I came to Wilson on August 18, 2019. I was feeling anxious, confused, and upset when a tall, beautiful lady introduced herself as my host advisor. Her name is Crystal Lantz. Unfortunately, she gave me a bundle of documents to fill out, which increased my anxiety. The next day, our orientation week started, and she introduced all the international students to the faculty and staff at Wilson. Despite all of the serious guidelines and

meetings which increased our nerves, we were thankful that our food, health, and fun were cared for.

Our first outdoor trip was to an adventure park where we did a few fun activities.

That trip melted the ice among us and all international students were tied in a friendly bond. She arranged a trip to Washington, DC. It was a long-term goal of mine to visit D.C., which was accomplished through Wilson’s platform.

I am very interested in world history so I visited many of the museums in D.C. Most of the other freshmen arrived on campus on August 22nd, and our official student orientation started.

The college was decorated with blue balloons to welcome us. There was great hustle and bustle everywhere. I realized now that the reason America is known as the melting pot is because I saw students of different age groups from diverse cultural

backgrounds.

Then I heard Dean Mary Beth in orientation saying, “make this Wilson your Wilson”. In orientation week there were numerous games and delicious food along with the sessions.

I visited the activities fair on August 25th, which was interesting because there were plenty of clubs on campus to help students get involved. I joined them in excitement.

The real quest began on August 26th when I met my professors, who are very cooperative. I have spent my first month in college so far getting involved in curricular and extracurricular activities.

Now I can proudly say that I made this Wilson my Wilson, and it is the best experience of my life to be a part of Wilson College. I came as a stranger, but will be leaving as a friend.

WE ARE “BOLDLY WILSON”.

roommate at three in the morning because you both are so tired but can’t fall asleep.

faced with conflict and drama and hardship from every aspect of your life, but be sure to breathe and understand all the resources that are available to you. To any student at Wilson, there are plenty of places of comfort and solace on campus. From a good cry in the counseling office to cope with anxiety, to visiting the nurse when you feel ill, to scheduling an appointment with the Academic Success Center when you are struggling with an exam, Wilson has plenty of options for any student to feel like they have a safe space. Talk with your professors and build a connection with them: they are teaching the material, so no one knows it better than they would when you have questions. Dean Mary Beth is also here to be your advocate and your biggest supporter, because the staff here believes that everyone can succeed.

In my freshman year, I struggled with understanding myself and what I wanted my major to be. I was torn

between Creative Writing and Communictaions as a major. I spent the better part of my freshman year getting a strong footing in my study tactics and exploring varying types of classes to help me better understand what I wanted. Freshman year was also accompanied by loss, grief, and headaches due to complications in family life.

But through all the trials and tribulations I was stronger than ever before. I surrounded myself with amazing friends and astoundingly supportive staff. I had teachers, my friends and the supportive faculty in the counseling center by my side. I survived my freshman year because of the people I had with me.

Just remember that you have people in your corner from all different departments at school, and every upper classman has been through it all, so never feel like you are alone. To all the freshman here this year, we all believe in you, and it’s always okay to ask for help!

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Walmart

By Zachary Powell

Goes

During the first week of September, America’s largest retailer announced that they will be reducing their gun and ammunition sales due to the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, where twenty people were killed.

The shooting in El Paso is arguably known as one of the worst mass shootings that the country has seen so far. The shooting was treated as an act of terrorism. Several Democratic candidates have called to end the selling of guns in Walmart stores, in addition to teachers from The American Federation of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union.

As a result, Walmart’s CEO

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Doug Mcmillon stated, “It’s clear to us that the status quo is unacceptable.” Walmart agreed to stop selling handgun ammunition and shortbarrel riffle ammunition.

These types of ammo contain .223 and 5.56 caliber ammo that go into assault-style weapons. Walmart has admitted to completely selling out of the ammunition.

Walmart is once again attempting to balance customers who own guns with the safety of the store. According to CNN, Walmart represents just about two percent of the market for guns today.

Walmart claims that they are not one of the top three gun sellers in our nation but CNN

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proves that statement wrong by estimating that twenty per-

Shenanigans cording to CNN. The CEO of the company also mentioned that, “We understand that

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cent of the market purchases

heritage, that deeply rooted place in America and our influence as America’s largest retailer. And we understand the responsibility that comes with it.” Walmart has stopped selling handguns in every state but Alaska, who only sells guns to people who receive the “green light” after an efficient background check.

ammunition from Walmart.

Despite Walmart being the center of many controversies between politicians and citizens on either side of the political spectrum, Walmart has since changed their gun policies and stopped selling assault rifles after 2005, ac-

Sarah’s Declassified School Survival

By: Emily Clark

Freshman year, the most memorable, dramatic and loving year in your college career, will also be one of your most important.

From that first

By Emily Clark ASC Board day walking in the dinFreshing hall, scanning for any man year is rough and messy familiar face to sit next to, and frustrating to go through, to crying laughing with your but it’s all worth it. You are

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Volleyball

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up of the day, Wilkes University was in town as the third team. Wilkes took the victories in the first two sets, winning with scores of 2514 and 27-25. In the third

The Wilson College Volleyball team hosted a trimatch at their home opener at Gannett Memorial Fieldhouse. The Lady Phoenix began the day by playing Albright College.

In the first set, the Phoenix handled Albright well and won by a score of 25-12. In the second set, the Phoenix continued their onslaught and won 2513. Finally, in the last set, the Lady Phoenix completed the game by winning 25-20.

In the first home opener of the season, Tioleauoauli Posilulai (TeePou) was a huge standout, leading the Phoenix with a career-high 21 kills in the victory.

“This game went really well, and we never Women’s Volleyball set, though, Wilson gave up,” Posilulai, class of rallied a comeback and took 2022), said, “We hustled for the win 26-24. Unfortuevery ball and started to gel.” nately, in the end, it would One other standout from be the Colonels of Wilkes the big win was lone senior University capping off the Leslie Farnes. She men- fourth set and winning by a tioned that, “The games score of 25-20, giving them this weekend showed the a win for the match 3-1. drive and strength that the Though the game turned out Wilson team is capable of.” a loss for the Phoenix, the During the second match-

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team played very hard. For the team members is the Wilson, the game was more new head coach. Coach Penabout the comradery and newill, a first-year head sticking together rather than coach who was hired only a focusing all on the end result. few weeks before the season, Another player on Wil- has already started her career off at Wilson College in a great way.

“As a team we have gotten so close because of all the positive energy we have received from her,” Coy mentioned.

Farnes, and sophomore captain, TeePou, also had good things to say.

“Coach Pennewill is everything this program has needed. Her love for volleyball and her players inspires us and we are extremely lucky to have her,” Farnes mentioned.

“She took the job at such short notice but Photo Provided By Wilson Atheletics Website I’ve seen a big change in our team,” TeePou son’s team, Madison Coy (class of 2022), said. “She really pushes added that, “In both games us to be the best volleyball we had a lot of positive players we can be and to things happen but the part be even better teammates.”

The next match for Wilthat stuck out to me was [that] even after the loss, we son’s volleyball team will be still stuck together as one.” at home against St. Mary’s One other important part College of Maryland on Sepof Wilson’s team that has tember 25 at 7 o’clock, so had a positive influence on be sure to check them out.

In Honor of Banned Books Week:

Sound-Off:

“To Kill A Mockingbird.”

-Jarrett Rickerds ‘20

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“Anything Dr. Seuss.”

-Ryder Wallace ‘23

your

favorite

“Lord of the Rings: Re-

turn of the King.” -Keeley Whitney ‘21

book?

“Spirit Bear” -Andrew Hetzer ‘22

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Harry Potter Books Banned from a Catholic School

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The Harry Potter book series was banned from a Catholic School in Tennessee this year. This is not the first time religion influenced opinions on the Harry Potter franchise, and as noted in the article published by CBS News, all it took was a mother requesting the books be removed from the library.

The books were removed due to the belief that reading about magic, both good and evil, conjures demons and spirits. Harry Potter Books

Disney + is an online streaming service that will launch this year by the Walt Disney Company, which is famous for animation and now affects virtually all popular movies. This is a service that Disney will operate on its own to compete directly with Netflix, a leading streaming site.

The service will feature more than 7,500 dramas, TV series and more than 500 movies, and original series only available on Disney +. Of particular note is the unparalleled view of Disney classics.

Despite the fact that classic films are still very popular at various ages, there is currently no streaming service for them, so purchasing each movie individually was the only way to watch these movies. This is good news for Disney’s fixed fans and those who like Disney’s classic movies, because they can

The Reverend of the school feels that all Harry Pot-

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Bruce

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Greene

Bruce Greene, the beloved creator/contributor to the Rooster Teeth subdivision Funhaus, announced recently that he will be leaving the company to pursue his own interests. Greene released a Twitch stream on September 4, 2019 explaining his decision and stating that he would be open to future collaborations with Rooster Teeth, Funhaus, and other Youtubers.

Greene had been with Rooster Teeth for about four years before deciding to try to create his own company. He had contributed technological assistance to other companies like

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and that it encourages students to join occult groups.

The article notes that this is not the first time that the Harry Potter series has been removed from libraries. Previously, a mother asked the Gwinnett County Board of Education to remove the books because of the “evil” within them. This series is so controversial that it was on the American Library Association Photo Provided By WikiCommons list from 2001-2003.

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to pursue his own interests.

In his Twitch stream, Greene mentions that he gave Rooster Teeth an official notice around June or July, and they encouraged him to take a sabbatical first. During his sabbatical, he claims that he was very grateful for the break to consider leaving the company.

However, he did ultimately decide it would be best for him to leave. He bears no ill will, rather, he insisted during his stream that fans continue to support Funhaus, or even support it more with him gone.

Do You Think You’re Ready?- Ready Or Not Movie Review

By Nijah Glover

When many people think of their wedding night it is supposed to be a happy time spent with your spouse, but in Ready or Not events for newlyweds Grace and Alex Le Domas, take a deadly turn.

Grace thinks she is marrying the man of her dreams at his luxurious family estate, but they have a dark past. The Le Domas family, who made money in the board game business, have a family tradition that on the wedding night of a family member everyone must play a game to welcome the new member of the family. Grace has to choose a game from an ancient wooden box to

“Grace has to choose a game from an ancient wooden box to play with them, and when she chooses hide-and-seek, the evening takes a dark turn.”

play with them, and when she chooses hide-and-seek, the evening takes a dark turn. It is a tradition that if

someone draws the hideand-seek card the family must hunt down that person and kill them before sunrise

or the family will perish.

Although the movie is considered a horror movie, there are moments of comedy throughout the movie that break up all the devastating events. The movie did not have many moments that made the audience jump in fear, but there were many surprising plot twists and moments when the audience thought all hope was lost for the main character, Grace. In the end when the sun rises and the game is over, will the tradition be fulfilled with the Le Domas family safe from destruction, or will Grace survive past sunrise and be the end of the Le Domas family?

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easily view Disney masterpieces on their own devices with monthly payments.

In addition, Disney + offers overwhelming amount of content, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, and more. It is also cheap, charging about $ 6.99 a month, and four devices can be used simultaneously with up to seven profiles.

However, Disney + has a fatal drawback: the lack of sub content. Unlike competing streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Watcha and HBO, they currently only provide their own content (and content from other companies they own), so over time, there could be a shortage of new things to watch.

Failure to provide adultoriented content directly can also be a disadvantage of Disney +. Adult-oriented content may be available

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on other streaming services to provide content for more than just the whole family, which could drive viewers away from Disney+. Eventually Disney+ might venture into making PG-13 rated content to keep up.

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We Won’t See Spider-Man in the MCU Anymore!

By Daeun Shin

In Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, which features a large number of superheroes like “The Avengers,” you won’t be able to see “Spider-Man” in the future. U.S. Entertainment Media reported that negotiations between Disney, Marvel’s parent company, and Sony broke down, leaving Spider-Man out of the

The Marvel Characters

Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sony has Spider-Man characters in its own possession, while Marvel Studios can’t include them in their films.

The reason behind the break in negotiations is that Disney had proposed a 50 percent split to Sony, dividing both of the cost of making movies and the

profits, but the deal had reportedly fallen through when Sony refused to do so.

Disney acquired Marvel Studios in 2009. Earlier in the 1990s, Marvel went through financial difficulties as the cartoon industry collapsed, selling the rights to Spider-Man to Sony and XMen to Fox. This transferred the ownership of the SpiderMan character entirely to Sony. But Sony’s “Amazing Spider-Man” films, starring Andrew Garfield, were box office failures.

Looking for a breakthrough, Sony began negotiating with Marvel again.

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with Disney.

In addition, Marvel would be able to use Spider-Man in their films, which feature several superheroes. The calculation is that Marvel would help revive Spider-Man. Instead of paying for the film’s production, Sony decided to take all the distribution rights and theater profits of the “Spider-Man” series.

Then in 2017, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” was a huge box office hit. Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man, has since appeared in the Spider-Man series several times, continuing the series’ popularity.

However, Marvel Studios released a timetable for the next two years of film and TV programs, but Spider-Man wasn’t there, although there were popular characters such as Thor, Black Widow and Dr. Strange. Officials believed Sony may have determined that it no longer needed Marvel’s help in Spider-Man’s box office, citing the breakdown of the negotiations.

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The Wild & Free Talk Music and Starting Out in the Industry

By Hannah Middaugh

The Wild & Free, an Indie/ Pop band from Saint Louis, Missouri, all fell in love with music at young ages. Their upbeat music makes you want to get up and dance. With hooks so catchy you will be singing along after the first listen, this band is one to enjoy. Comprised of Rachel Lauren (vocals), Mike Henthorn (guitar), Dan Kerns (guitar), Zach Shaw (bass), and Marc Lyle (drums), this band has a perfect blend of guitar and dance synth. Henthorn and Kerns started the band as a studio project after their old band broke up. Each member brings a unique style to the band. With that comes different inspirations in music.

This includes early 2000’s poppunk to classic rock to EDM to “specifically, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The All-American Rejects, Motley Crue, Hit the Lights, and Die Antwoord.”

Each member had different reasons for pursing a music career. For Henthorn, it was the rock band The All-American Rejects, particularly their video for “Swing Swing.” Kerns’ reason was seeing his first concert at a young age. Kerns commented, “From then on, [I] wanted to be a touring musician.” Lauren loved EDM and dancing. This led her to a career in music. For Lyle, he “got into music because of a lot of classic rock bands and the ‘lifestyle’ of a touring musician.”

As for Shaw, he got into music during the early 2000’s pop-

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The members of The Wild & Free have quite the mix of favorite artists and albums. Lauren’s are Die Antwoord, Billie Eilish, and any kind of EDM. Kerns’ are All Time Low and Mayday Parade.

Kerns especially likes their albums “Nothing Personal” and “A Lesson in Romantics.” Henthorn’s favorite album by The All-American Rejects’ is “Move

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As for song writing, “Most of the ideas start with Rachel and Mike.” They will bring the songs to the rest of the band and start writing together.

They also co-write with their producers sometimes. Their favorite right now that the band plays would be their newest single, “Band-Aid,” that came out on September 18. The lyrics from their song “Papercut,” “shiny gowns and jewelry go together perfectly, but we do not, you’re my papercut,” are their favorite lyrics.

When it comes to performing, the band’s favorite aspect is “the energy of the crowd and hearing people scream back your lyrics”. Their favorite songs to perform live

are “Band-Aid” and “Fire.”

The Wild & Free would like to collaborate with Paramore, All Time Low, The AllAmerican Rejects, Blink-182, and Mayday Parade.

The Wild & Free recently started a street team. Street teams are fans that are willing to help the band promote themselves. The band will send them promotional flyers so the street team can distribute them. The street team also gets exclusive merchandise.

“We hope to expand that across the country, have people share our music with their friends and so on. We hope the street team has fun with it, gets exclusive merch and become part of the TWAF family,” the band commented. The band’s future goals include sustaining music as a career, touring the world, and putting out a lot of albums. This street team will help with those goals.

The age group they are hoping to reach would be teenagers-30’s, but they would like to reach a wide demographic.

The group just reached 1,000 subscribers on YouTube and have 772 monthly listeners on Spotify. “It was a great milestone for us to hit 1k subscribers. It was a small goal ever since the band started. So, THANK YOU! Spotify as well.

That has always been a hard one to crack. It’s building slowly but surely. Thank you again!”

The Wild & Free are a fun group of music lovers. They put so much energy into the music they create. For a small band, they have a big future ahead of them. The band commented, “We never thought this band would see the light of day, but the fans liked it, and we liked it so here we are! Thank you to everyone who comes to a show, buys merch, shares a song, or send us a message. Nothing would be possible without you!”

Find more information about The Wild & Free on Twitter @thewildfreeband, Instagram @thewildandfreeband, Spotify, The Wild & Free, and their website, thewildandfreeband.com.

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By Hannah Middaugh

The treasured cross-country music festival, Warped Tour, may have come to an end this past summer with the three anniversary locations, but there is one music festival that is stepping up to the plate to continue Warped Tour’s summer traditions. Sad Summer Festival was announced in March with pop-punk/rock headliners such as State Champs, The Maine, The Wonder Years, and Mayday Parade. Joining the headliners, Australian band Stand Atlantic, Mom Jeans, and Just Friends created a great line-up. Keeping in tradition, Sad Summer Fest

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had the nonprofit organization Hope For The Day present and had locations to donate to local charities. Food trucks were also among the merchandise tents. Free water bottle refill taps were available as well to make sure festival goers stayed hydrated. Before, after, and during sets, festival goers had the chance to meet their favorite bands and get photos taken with them. The line-ups changed with each location.

On July 12, the MECU Pavilion in Baltimore welcomed the new festival. Right alongside the water the festival had photo opportunities with large backdrops of the Sad Summer Fest logo and song lyrics from the headliners. Bright pink with black lettering, it was hard to miss the backdrops.

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some of them with large flamingo pool floats to add to the photo opportunities. Festival goers walked around taking photos and grabbing food while listening to the bands perform.

The first band to perform at the MECU Pavilion was Just Friends. This Funk Punk band from Dublin/Pleasanton, California, started the festival out with an energetic performance. While the band had the usual instruments, like a guitar and drums, they also had a trumpet, a trombone, and a keyboard. Their performance set the mood for the rest of the festival, getting the crowd ready for the other bands.

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From Australia, band Stand Atlantic took stage next. With a high energy performance, Stand Atlantic played a fantastic show. They had two banners beside them that read, “If you can read this... Hi, we’re Stand Atlantic.” From jumping around the stage and doing tricks with their guitars, it was hard to look away. When the band played some of their most popular songs, everyone, including the people outside of the pit, were dancing and singing the songs out loud.

Mom Jeans, a band formed in 2014 in Berkeley, California followed Stand Atlantic.

Natives of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, The Wonder Years took the stage by storm next.

Filled with so much energy, this band had the crowd up and moving. There was a point dur-

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mer, Evan Ambrosio, kept up the energy while playing the drums. They performed a lot of their popular songs that they play at every show, and threw in some new songs they did not perform live very often to hype up the crowd. DiScanio commented that after they were done touring this summer the band was going to sit down and start working on their new album.

From Tallahassee, Florida, this next band started out in 2006. Mayday Parade, an American rock band, performed with a giant banner that said, “Mayday Parade Is an Emotion” behind them.

Starting out their performance with a personal favorite, “Oh Well, Oh Well,” the crowd sang their hearts out along with the band. During the performance, lead singer, Derek Sanders, commented, “When I was in middle school and high school, I was a loser. I didn’t have many friends. The first time

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ing the performance when someone started crowd surfing. The lead singer, Dan Campbell, jumped off the stage to help the crowd surfer get back to the ground while also putting himself in the crowd. After the crowd surfer was back safely on the ground, he jumped back on stage and continued singing. This performance was filled with fun and surprises.

State Champs, a group from Albany, New York, played next. This group never disappoints when it comes to performing. As always, the guys of State Champs had energy to spare. The lead singer, Derek DiScanio, jumped around the stage with so much energy he was hard to keep up with. The guitarists, Tyler Szalkowski and Tony Diaz, and bass player, Ryan Scott Graham, also jumped around the stage, making sure they hit each side of the stage equally. The drum-

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I went to the Warped Tour, that’s when I felt I truly belonged. That’s what this show is about.” The crowd screamed in agreement. Mayday Parade put on an electric show that had everyone up and jumping around with them.

The last, but certain not least, band to perform at Sad Summer Festival was The Maine.

The Maine is a band from Tempe, Arizona that formed in 2007. Their set up before the performance was a fantastically dramatic one. A pink phone and boombox sat on a table that was covered by a pink tablecloth. Before

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the band came out, an audio tape played that had a phone dialing and then a dial tone.

The band came out one by one, leaving the lead singer for last. The drum set read, “If you aren’t right now, you will be soon”.

This went with the sign that the lead singer, John O’Callaghan, held that said, “You Are OK”, that related back to their newest album by that title. The group

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ture of old songs with mostly newer songs. At one point in the performance, O’Callaghan s t a t e d , “Don’t take being alive for granted,” as the subject of mental health was brought up.

O’Callaghan walked off stage after one of their songs to join the crowd.

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about how the band he left on stage was his family and his best friends. This was followed by them playing their next song called “Another Night on Mars.” O’Callaghan wanted the crowd to get involved as much as they could. He said that even if they did not know the words to just sing whatever they wanted to sing. After that, the volume level in the crowd increased 100 percent. After that song was over, he made his way back to the stage

Sad Summer Festival was created to make a place where people felt like they belonged, much like Warped Tour. Now that Warped Tour is officially over, there is almost a missing aspect of a lot of people’s summers. Going to musical festivals much like Warped Tour and Sad Summer Festival is sometimes the only thing people look forward to during the summer months. People at the festival are welcoming and accepting. The bands that perform understand how feeling left out or being an outcast hurts. They understand what it is like to be down. They understand how

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difficult it is to ask for help or to speak up. Music festivals like Sad Summer and Warped Tour give chances to make someone feel like the belong, make them feel relieved that there are others that feel the same way as them, and it gives someone a chance to be heard. With bands continuing to support mental health awareness at these shows, these festivals could potentially make a huge impact in someone’s life. It might have been called “Sad Summer Festival”, but in all honesty, it was not so sad after all.

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Saturday, Sept.

Field Hockey game versus Wilkes University at 1P.M. Women’s Soccer at Bethany College at 3:30P.M.

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Bus Trip to NYC Women’s Volleyball game against Keystone College at 12P.M. People, Places, Plates Dinner in Laird at 5P.M.

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Wednesday, Sept. 25

Women’s Bible Study at Soccer game 12P.M. at the against Hood Alumni Chapel College at 5P.M.

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Field Hockey game vs St. Mary’s College of Maryland at 1P.M. Phoenix Hike at Caledonia State Park at 10A.M.

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Wilson After Dark: Presented by Muhibbah Club at 9:15P.M.

Friday, Sept. 27

Phoenix Friday!

End of Summer Party in Sarah’s Coffeehouse from 7-9P.M.

Monday, Sept. 30

Men’s Soccer game vs Penn State University Brandywine at 4P.M.

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