WILSON
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SPRING 2018 ISSUE 3
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Signs posted on door to Sarah’s Coffeehouse alerts students to ongoing renovations to the space on Apr. 10.
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WCGA a Mystery to Many Students By Kirsten Bilger
As the spring semester comes to an end, Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) will hold elections for student officers for 2018-19. These positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Parliamentarian, Chief Justice, Academic Affairs Chairperson, Constitution and Bylaws Chair, and Treasurer. Yet, while the election of student representatives is important, many students may not know what exactly WCGA does or how they conduct business. As part of their purpose, members of WCGA are in charge of the apportionments given to the clubs on campus each semester. Together, they review requests made by each club and determine the amount that is given to those clubs. If a club has any
concerns, WCGA invites them to discuss the matter through appeal. This allows club officers to voice their opinions while WCGA helps to ease their concerns—especially those relating to funding. Dean Mary Beth Williams, advisor of WCGA, comments, “The entire Apportionment Process is discussed in executive session and only announced after the money has been allocated. As is the history and policy at Wilson, the decisions on how to use student fee money is portioned out under the direction of the WCGA officers with my advisement.” However, while WCGA works toward fairness in the disbursement clubs receives, some students feel that the process is sometimes difficult and that WCGA should work harder to include students in these decisions.
Molly Lemke ’20, who is President of WAAG and Vice President of Allies, notes, “It’s common knowledge that if you need the WCGA to do something, you should prepare for a long battle and/or wait. No one checks the official email. There is barely any information online on their policies and procedures.” However, as Dean Williams notes, students can attend the bi-weekly General Assembly meetings as a way to voice their concerns, propose ideas, and participate in the decision-making process. “When students and student organizations see a need for an item or an activity on campus, most often they approach a WCGA officer to start the conversation,” Williams explains. “Usually, those conversations with officers lead to agenda items that are covered in bi-
weekly WCGA executive meetings. However, there is always a time for new business on the agenda in the bi-weekly General Assembly meetings when students and student organization representatives can speak to needs and issues of concern as well. Two examples of this were when the WCGA agreed to sponsor Phoenix Fridays in the fall after suggestions from students, and another was when the Spanish Club approached the WCGA asking them to sponsor the Tres Vidas event two years ago.” In addition to providing apportionments to clubs, WCGA works toward replacing and/ or bringing new equipment or experiences on campus for students. One example of this is the new gaming systems and games WCGA helped to provide. Cont. on Page 11
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IN THIS ISSUE... News 3
Students Present Research at PAS Alumnae Join NJ Vet Tech Board
Campus 4-9
ACDA Conference Wilson Safety Plan Learning Campus Challenges Pajama Jam Party Dual Enrollment Common Hour Hustle for Health
AwesomeCon 2018 10-11 Student Meets Celebrities In a Con Far, Far Away
Sports 12-13
Men’s Volleyball Professional Athletes and Degrees NASCAR
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EDITORIAL
The Choices are Worth It
When I decided on being a journalist for my career path, I had one thought in mind. I was not going to create harmful or depressing articles. I want to write content that brings a smile to people’s faces. Something that will allow others to forget their problems, even only for a moment. I keep this goal in mind with most of my articles, though I wonder if I am achieving my goal. Everyone has those moments that makes them wonder if what they are doing is actually worth it, and I am no exception. Being Editor-in-Chief of “The Billboard,” I juggle many responsibilities to uphold the duties of editor. It can be tedious at times, going through multiple articles while trying to write my own, but I always believed that it was worth it. Not because it looks good on my resume (though that does not hurt), but because it is what I enjoy doing.
I take pride in the work I do, and with each print edition of Billboard, I am able to showcase my talents and skills. Though, lately I wonder if I am making a difference as editor. Is it worth my time if I’m not making a difference? I know that people on campus read “The Billboard” and I am comforted by friends saying that I am doing well, that the paper looks good. However, are friends not supposed to be supportive and tell you that you are doing well? My thoughts changed, however, when two strangers complimented on the work we do at the Billboard. One candidate, Brian Heston, who Wilson brought to campus to fill an English position, gave Billboard high praise. Heston complimented the amount of work that we do and how great the content looks. Another candidate, Erin Hoover, also gave high praise and acknowledged that the Billboard is full
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of excellent writing, and that it is clear that I cherish my position as editor. Receiving such high praise and compliments made me realize that, despite my thinking, I am contributing to the newspaper and making a difference. There will come a time in everyone’s life where they are faced with this feeling of insignificance or questioning what they are doing. But I have come to realize that when this happens, people only see one side of things; their own. It is hard to step back and see a view from someone else’s position. Just know that when those times come, there are people noticing all the hard work you are doing, seeing a change with your leadership, and know that what you are doing, it matters.
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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 Calendar 16 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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NEWS
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Students Present Research at Academy of Science
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Four Wilson College seniors presented the results of their research and one was recognized for her oral presentation at the 94th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science (PAS), held March 23 to 25 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. The following Wilson students presented research: Karis Daniel of Ontario, Canada; Amanda Haase of Culpepper, Va.; Kirstin Lehman of Coopersburg, Pa.; and Deborah Rifflard of Harrisburg, Pa. Daniel, who is majoring in biology, placed second in the oral presentation category for her research project, “Validating Fecal DNA Technologies for Ungulate Conservation.” Daniel completed the research during
the fall 2017 semester while participating in the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Semester Program at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va. Her researched involved assessing validity and integrity of fecal DNA for two critically endangered ungulate (hoofed mammal) species. Haase, a biology and chemistry major, presented her research project, “Comparison of Factors that Affect the Ethanol Concentration in Blood during Putrefaction.” Lehman, who is majoring in biology and veterinary medical technology, presented her research project, “Investigation of Possible Points of Contamination by Lactobacillus and Pediococcus in a Microbrewery.” Lehman received Wilson’s E. Grace White Summer Scholar-
ship last year in support of her undergraduate research, which was done in collaboration with Chris Collier, brewmaster at the Roy Pitz Brewing Co. in Chambersburg. Rifflard, a biology major, presented research on “The Effects of Probiotics on Canine Weight and Fecal Fat Content.” Rifflard, who also received the E. Grace White Summer Scholarship to support her undergraduate research, is the recipient the Wilson’s Margaret Criswell Disert Honors Scholarship. The students were accompanied to PAS by Wilson Professors Deb Austin, Abigail Berkey, Brad Engle, Dana Harriger, Tonia Hess-Kling, Katie Sarachan and Bradley Stiles. PAS judges oral presentations and posters, providing monetary awards for the top three places in each category.
It judges oral presentations in categories for scientific merit–ranging from experimental methodologies to analysis of results–and presentation qualities, including visual impact and fielding of questions. The overall score is reflective of all subcategories. At Wilson, students begin their projects in the spring of their junior year by writing a research proposal based on a specific question that they are interested in studying. In the subsequent fall semester, they complete lab work and collect data. This semester, the students have been focused on data analysis, writing a thesis and preparing to communicate their results at PAS. Students will share their results of their research during Wilson’s annual Student Research Day on April 27.
A l um n a e A p po inted t o NJ Vet Tech B o a rd By Robin Herring
Victoria (Alterio) Vierschilling and Daniela Kenmure, Class of 2014 were recently appointed to serve as co-chairs of the Seminar Committee of the New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (NJVTA) Board. The pair will work to ensure that veterinary technicians apply for their state licensure upon successfully passing the Veterinary Technicians National Exam (VTNE) and that all veterinary technicians in New Jersey are certified, re-certified and are up to date with required continuing education (CE) hours. They joined the NJVTA board on April 8. Vierschilling and Kenmure are employed at the
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, New Jersey and are both certified veterinary technicians. Vierschilling works in the Avian and Exotic Department, the Emergency Department and the Critical Care Unit. Kenmure works in the Surgery Department and is a Clinical Staff Mentor at the hospital. During their time at Wilson College, the two were instrumental in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy which hit their home state of New Jersey hard. They sponsored a drive to collect supplies for animal shelters near their hometowns and volunteered several weekends of their time to relief efforts following the hurricane.
Daniela Kenmure ‘14 and Victoria (Alterio) Vierschilling ‘14
Photo provided by Victoria Vierschilling
ANNUAL VMT DOG WASH April 14 and 15 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prices include ear clean, nail trim, bath, and blow dry Small dogs: $10
Medium dogs: $15
Large dogs: $20
X-Large/Double-coated breed dogs: $25
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Dance Professor and Students Attend ACDA Conference By Ash Henderson
Professor Megan Mizanty and five selected dancers including Ash Henderson, Sami Heckendorn, Shannon Mckenzie, Sardrick Owusu, and Jessica McDowell from Wilson College took a trip to Richmond, VA to attend the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference from Mar. 4 to 8. When asked how she chose the five dancers, Mizanty commented, “I chose undergraduates who are leaders in our arts community at Wilson. Nearly all of them are dance majors or dance minors.” The ACDA’s primary focus is to support and promote the talent and creativity that is prominent throughout college and university dance departments. The conference provided a venue for students and faculty to engage in three days of performances, workshops, panels, and master classes taught by instructors from around the region and country. Along with the venue, there was a unique opportunity for students and faculty to have their own dances adjudicated by a panel of nationally recognized dance professionals in an open and constructive forum. The ACDA allows the colleges and universities dance programs to perform outside their own
academic setting, while exposing them to the diversity of the national college dance world. While at the conference, Professor Mizanty presented her research project called “Project Transmit.” She stated, “It was fun to present my research to a new group of undergraduates, primarily from West Virginia and Virginia.” Mizanty continued, “I enjoyed presenting my research, as well as watching one of our graduate students, Shylo Martinez, perform her adjudicated work with undergraduate Sami Heckendorn.” There was a wide variety of classes offered at the conference, such as hip-hop, heel dancing, contemporary, jazz, afro-cuban, and even exercise and stamina classes. Every night there was a performance, during which schools from all over got to showcase their talents. Sami Heckendorn ‘20, who also attended the conference last year, stated, “This year was fun. It was different compared to last year. This year classes were longer, and they filled up so fast, but the variety of classes given was good, because everybody was able to branch out and explore different things. I was actually excited that I got a chance to perform also.”
Professor Megan Mizanty explain the project to attendees
Photo provided by Ash Henderson
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Wilson College Safety Policy: Making Sure Our Students Are Safe
Local firemen and volunteers participate in an emergency preparedness drill in Edgar Hall in 2014. By Katie Shank
It is important to know that Wilson College does have safety plans and is prepared if an emergency situation were to happen on campus. Students may not be aware that among the various committees at Wilson there is a safety committee. Their main goal is to make sure the students, faculty, and staff are protected if an emergency were to take place. The emergency plans cover a large spectrum of safety concerns that can arise at a college campus such as medical emergencies, severe weather protocol, utilities/electrical outages, fire/explosions, bomb/suspicious mail procedure, hostile behavior/active threat protocol, personal protection and several others. “As an international student, it makes me feel very comfortable knowing that there is a committee in place who is looking out for my safety while attending Wilson. I know that the school is prepared and they are
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looking out for the best interests of students, faculty and staff,” Alycia Brennan ‘20 commented. The safety committee meets on the third Monday of every month. The current safety committee is comprised of representatives from the Business Office, Science Center, Human Resources, Housekeeping, Residence Life, Physical Plant, Campus Safety, Childcare, Dining Services, Fulton Farm, and the Equestrian Center. Having a broad spectrum of committee members helps to express the various safety issues that can occur at different buildings and facilities on campus. The emergency response plan, which can be found on the college website, does get changed and adapted on a regular basis. “Every couple years, we go through the current Emergency Response Plan and we update the whole plan. It is a living document. When things change, we can go back in and update it as we need to. We go through and review it and
make sure everything is up to date,” Brian Ecker, head of the safety committee, explained Ecker also expresses, “We have a lot of students, faculty, and staff here that we the college, have a responsibility to keep safe. Should something happen and we need to have previously thought about how we are going to respond to that situation so we are prepared when an event happens.” Many students also believe that having a safety plan figured out on campus is a crucial aspect in college safety. “It is important because if anything happens on campus, we know that a procedure is in place for everyone to follow. When there is a plan in place, a solution can easily be found. Rather than worrying about what to do in an event, it is somewhat already planned out for us, if an emergency situation arises,” Brennan ‘20 commented. The safety committee continually looks for training opportunities. Wilson’s current
insurance company provides training videos. Wilson also interacts with Franklin County Department of Emergency Services who helps Wilson decide on trainings to go to. Wilson has tested the emergency plan through simulations with local fire companies and emergency management officals. “Four years ago, we tested an active shooter on campus and we had the local police, the emergency response personnel, and simulated having an active shooter on campus. We will probably do something like that again in the distant future. We also do table top exercises, where we simulate an event that would happen and sit as a committee and chat about how we would respond to it,” Ecker added. For anyone who would like to review the safety policy, it can be found online at https:// www.wilson.edu/sites/default/ files/uploaded/wilson_college_crisis_response_plan.pdf.
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Learning By Kieren Marshall
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Learning Campus is a program for migrant children to further enhance their studies, read and complete homework, and enjoy a different educational experience. This semester has been tricky for Learning Campus as a plethora of setbacks has rocked the club and delayed progress. Perhaps the most notable setback is transportation. With funding becoming an issue and the absence of a reliable transport company to provide services, attendance is hampered along with the regularity of sessions. This is further emphasized as club coordinator, Jamie Burnett, exclaims, “Transportation is always going to be our issue.” With the bus company from last year cancelling, staff officials transport the Learning Campus children. As it currently stands, the Learning Campus club is looking for alternative transport options to provide a more reliable and dependable service for the students. Due to the lack of trans-
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portation, Learning Campus can only offer services to 20 students rather than the 28 of last year; splitting attendance into two groups with one being on Tuesday afternoon and the other being on Thursday afternoon. The importance of transportation is imperative for the program and is essential, as Burnett proclaims, “If we don’t have transportation we don’t have a program.” A n o t h e r Learning Campus problem that seems to be lingering is the unstable income. Funding is not always readily available. The only reason why Learning Campus is succeeding is because of the reputation of the program. Burnett has been working tirelessly to attain grants and more stable income. Co-President Ethan Kron
Learning Campus playing games with children
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’20 hopes to see the club thrive and prosper through to next year, stating, “I’d like to see the club become more sustainable and able to grow as a club on campus after Jamie Burnett leaves.” In addition, there have been concerns about the classroom space, which is becoming another issue for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, parent and family involvement has Photo by Kieren Marshall been an issue, with parents’ socioeconomic status and the language barrier, causing a problem with communication and participation. Despite these setbacks, Learning Campus has pushed forward, devising a revised system of groups on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to accommodate for the transport
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situation. Although funding is scarce, this semester has been more profitable for the club with a successful bake sale raising roughly $200. The club also received unexpected donations, bringing its overall tally to almost $1,000 this year. With these funds, Learning Campus provides the children with a free meal after their session in the dining hall, among other things. Moreover, the stability of the work study positions and Learning Campus club in general promotes student involvement which subsequently contributes to the sustainability of the program. Kron mentions, “Learning Campus has made great strides. We have more tutors who attend weekly sessions, and the focus on one on one interaction between tutors and students has been wonderful.” Even with these hindrances, Learning Campus is looking optimistic and hoping to thrive as Kron notes, “We’ve made great progress and I am more than optimistic about our future as a club.”
Children interacting in classroom
Learning Campus Stuffed Animal Prize Donations Have extra stuffed animals/children’s toys laying around? Don’t know what to do with them? You can donate them to Learning Campus. Flyers and boxes are set up around campus for donations. Donations will be collected by Monday, April 16.
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Resident
By Hannah Middaugh
On Mar. 28, Resident Life hosted the Pajama Jam. Pajama Jam started at 9:15 pm and ended at 11. Resident Assistant (RA), Trang Nguyen’19, stated that every month Resident Life organizes events for all of campus. They decided on Pajama Jam for the month of March. Sardrick Owusu ‘19 and Nguyen were in charge of the Pajama Jam, with other RAs helping out with the event every step of the way needed to make it happen. Nguyen commented, “Pajama Jam was organized to be a fun party for the residents to have a moment away from stressful school work. Who doesn’t love wearing pajamas, eating pizza, and dancing to good music?” To set up for Pajama Jam,
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the RAs contacted the dining staff to make food for students and reserved the dining hall for the event. Once that was set up, posters were designed to attract students to the event, advertising food, fun and a DJ. Residents who attended the event got to dance to fun music, eat pizza and wings, and relax. Madison Well ‘21 said, “I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was great!” Autumn Treaster ‘21 commented, “Even if you didn’t dance, it was nice to eat pizza in PJs and talk to people.” After the event, Nguyen gave her opinion, “My favorite part was seeing people walking in with their beautiful, unique pajamas.” Stay tuned in April for ResLife’s next event.
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Students sporting their favorite pajamas
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Dual Enrollment Brings Opportunities for Students By Zachary Powell
The Wilson College community is growing in all aspects including its diversity, academics, and athletics. One of the ways the academic aspect grows is through the Dual Enrollment program being added in to Wilson. Dual Enrollment is a program that allows high school students to take college level courses for credit before they graduate. Typically, Dual Enrollment is for high school juniors and seniors who are looking to get an early start in the college process and a taste of what it is like to be in a college class. There are benefits to taking dual enrollment classes. One
such benefit is that a student can experience a college level course, in comparison to a high school course. For example, taking twelfth grade high school English versus taking college English helps give a better understanding of what college is going to be like while still in the comfort and setting of your own high school. In the fall semester, President Barbara K. Mistick and Global Vision Christian School (GVCS) President Jeanseok Nam signed an agreement that stated students, faculty, and staff at GVCS school could take courses at Wilson College at a reduced rate. Another great benefit to this agreement is that Wilson in-
structors are able to drive to Scotland school, located just under 4 miles from the college, and teach the course so that students at GVCS do not have to travel to another campus to take the course. Global Vision Christian School is located originally in South Korea, but its third location became available and opened in Scotland, PA. This is a great thing for Wilson because it helps bring younger students to campus and, even if they do not come to Wilson in the future, students still get to experience college level courses. These students then attend a college, taking fewer courses thanks to the prior credits
earned through Dual Enrollment, giving them the opportunity to graduate sooner. Dual Enrollment courses also help for high school transcripts and are typically taken by more colleges than the typical AP class. Also, if a student does not meet requirements for AP, Dual Enrollment can be a backup option that can have the same meaning and rigorous structure as an AP course. Adding Dual Enrollment is beneficial for both students and professors/faculty at both Wilson College and the high school because it gives an opportunity to plenty of students trying to excel in learning and take it a step further.
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Student Rubs Shoulders With Celebrities By Hannah Middaugh
Members of the Bottom Shelf Review traveled to Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2018 on Friday, Mar. 30 and Saturday, Mar. 31. Kirsten Bilger ’18 and myself were able to get press passes for the event, giving us better access for taking photos and asking questions. While Bilger covered the Star Wars events at Awesome Con, I spent my time meeting some of my favorite celebrities. I had the chance to meet one of my favorite actors, John Barrowman. Barrowman is known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in “Doctor Who” and “Torchwood.” He is also known for his role as Malcolm Merlyn in the D.C. shows “Arrow” and “Legends of Tomorrow.” I was nervous at first, but Barrowman’s sister, Carole, a famous author, calmed me as she introduced herself. She held m conversations with everyone waiting in line for autographs. She talked about how her brother never sent their mother photos and how great the show “Doc McStuffins” is for children. Barrowman was his energetic self, as he joked around with fans and showed off his sparkly TARDIS sneakers. Instead of standing behind the table like most celebrities, Barrowman stood in front of the table so he could meet fans. I
Hannah Middaugh and WWE Superstar Christian Cage
told him that I thought he was a great actor and I absolutely loved the shows he was on. He signed a photo for me, gave me a hug, and told me to have a great day. He continued on with the rest of the line as friendly as ever. It was a great first experience with a real celebrity. Barrowman hosted a Q&A panel on Saturday, Mar. 31. He arrived on stage dressed as Princess Leia with a R2D2 speedo and sparkly silver high heels. He told stories about his 50th birthday party and trips with his family, making the crowd laugh nonstop. I also met Stephen Amell, WWE Superstar Christian Cage, Tom Welling, and Michael Rosenbaum. Amell is known for his role as Oliver Queen on the D.C. show “Arrow.” He has guest starred in “The Flash,” “Legends of Tomorrow,” and “Supergirl.” Cage was one of the biggest names in the WWE a few years ago and is still wellknown. Welling began his
career on the show “Smallville,” playing a young Clark Kent. He was also in “Cheaper by the Dozen” as Charlie. Rosenbaum played Welling’s opposite in “Smallville,” Lex Luthor. Rosenbaum is also known for voicing Flash on the original “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited” cartoon, “Impastor,” “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” and voiced some characters on video games. Rosenbaum now hosts his own Podcast called “Inside of You” where he interviews celebrities. I was nervous to meet Stephen Amell. I was playing thoughts in my mind over and over again about what I could say or how to act. I managed to keep my composure, and when I got up to the table. Amell was very friendly. He asked me how I was and thanked me for telling him how much my friends and I enjoyed the show. He shook my hand and told me it was nice to meet me.
With Cage, I randomly found him at a booth. I took some pictures from a distance for two of my friends who loved him growing up and asked him for a photo. A guy beside him told me I had to pay $30 for a photo, making Cage look a bit agitated. While we waited for the guy to process my payment, I told Cage that my best friend loved him. He laughed and told me to tell her hello. He was very polite. Cage asked me if I was having a good weekend and who I got to meet. After the photo, he told me to have a great weekend and that it was nice to meet me. Welling and Rosenbaum have never attended conventions together, mainly because Welling just did not go to many conventions. When I heard that both were going to be at Awesome Con, I knew I had to get a photo taken with them. There were four huge lines for the photo op I paid for. When I finally got up to the booth, I was freaking out. I did not get a lot of time to speak to them, but Welling said he liked my Daily Planet t-shirt and Rosenbaum, who was ill prior to the session, said he appreciated me coming out to see them. They were so much taller than me that it made it a bit more intimidating. I enjoyed it, though. It was a great end to a great weekend to meet two of my favorite actors from one of my favorite shows.
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At a Con Far, Far Away...
By Kirsten Bilger
Hannah Middaugh and Kirsten Bilger attend AwesomeCon 2018 as official members of the press.
Photos provided by members of BSR
AwesomeCon, located in Washington D.C., welcomed thousands of fans on Mar. 30 to Apr. 1. During the event, fans were able to attend different sessions, which consisted of Writing Dynamic Characters and #Buffy20, meet and greet television actors and comic writers, and buy as much merchandise as possible. However, the event would not be complete without the cosplayers. Cosplayers, portraying various superheroes—Batman, Captain America, and Green Arrow—to characters from anime- Kaneki Ken (“Tokyo Ghoul”) to Goku (“Dragon Ball Z”), lined the streets of D.C. and the halls of the conference center. However, one common theme outranked all the rest—Star Wars! People dressed as characters from “Star Wars” dominated AwesomeCon. Kylo Ren, Rey, older Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Stormtroopers, R2D2, and BB8 roamed the floors of the conference center. There were even life-sized, fully-functioning
droids, a mock museum of actual costumes from the latest films, and a mockup of Luke’s land speeder for attendees to geek out over. In between sessions, these cosplayers took advantage of the characters they were dressed as, staying in character for most of the convention. While fans were browsing the merchandise and booths, one girl dressed as Rey challenged a Kylo cosplayer to a lightsaber duel. As a group of bystanders gathered around, the two displayed their light sabers and the battle began. Within seconds, the group grew bigger, each one filming the fight unfolding before their eyes. At the end, Rey successfully pushed Kylo back and arose victorious. The highlight of the weekend was a headlining appearance by John Boyega who plays Finn in both “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi.” Also in attendance was Joonas Suotamo who plays Chewbacca—a role previously performed by Peter Mayhew. Overall the weekend proved a success. It was a lot of fun and provided a number of rare opportunities to cover a large event.
Something for Every Nerd, Geek, and Fandom
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John and Carol Barrowman (left) participate in the Legendary Comics panel at AwesomeCon on Saturday, Mar. 31.
Michael Rooker Q & A
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Common Hour Brings Awareness to Women’s Activism
Professor Julia Sandy
By Kieren Marshall
Common Hour explored women’s history by specifically focusing on the relationship between the fight for consumer rights as well as civil rights on Monday, Mar. 26. This session, presented by Professor Julia Sandy, was entitled “Unreasonable, Unruly, and Unsafe: Women’s Activism in PostWar Harlem.”
The talk examined black women’s activism in Harlem and revealed the ways in which women assumed a public, and sometimes controversial, role in the black freedom movement in New York City. Interestingly, the women of the Consumers Protective Committee (CPC) did not consider themselves feminists, but rather activist housewives who turned a domestic duty into a civic duty. The fact that a majority of the women were housewives drew attention to status and gender, legitimizing their position in this controversial issue. In her talk, Sandy focused primarily on consumer rights campaigns and the CPC. The committee, founded in 1947, formed in response to the unnecessarily high
prices and exploitative nature of business practices in the local area. This unruly practice took shape from the civil rights movement and racial discrimination. African Americans experienced shortchanging and “pull-ins” brutish tactics used by Anglo-Americans to maintain their status as the superior race. In response, these women engaged in public protests such as picketing and other street based protests in waves of activism throughout the late 1940s and into the 1950s. Women then adopted the support of men and male ministers who brought the cause to the forefront of newspapers and public interest. Although men often supported and even encouraged women’s activism,
tensions still mounted in communities where women engaged in overt public work. Harlem was no exception and the CPC soon found itself under attack from local ministers, labor leaders, and businessmen. In turn, this divided local newspapers and the cause experienced harsh criticism. Ultimately, the CPC managed to arrange a settlement with local merchants and businesses preventing further discrimination. This led to further legislation and an influence in civil rights on a government level, which provided civil justice for New Yorkers. Examining the work of the CPC allows us to explore competing conceptions of women’s public role and also how women challenged and benefitted from traditional gender expectations.
Final Common Hour to Explore Topic of Fear By Kieren Marshall
Frank Furedi, whose influential books “The Culture of Fear” and “Paranoid Parenting” investigate the interaction between risk consciousness and perceptions of fear in contemporary society, will present two talks exploring fear on Monday, April 16, at Wilson College as part of the Common Hour series of lectures. Both are free and open to the public. The first talk, based on Furedi’s forthcoming book “The Rules of Fear in 21st-Century Society”, will be held at noon in Lenfest Learning Commons, located in Wilson’s John Stewart Memorial Library. The way we fear and what we dread is mediated through social and cultural norms. This talk will examine the distinctive features of the culture of fear in the present time. It will explore the symbols and rituals through which modern fear is performed in everyday life, while attempting to answer the question of how
Frank Furedi
fear works in the 21st century. Furedi’s second lecture, “Socialization and the Culture of Fear,” will be held at 6:30 p.m.
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in Lenfest Learning Commons and be followed by a reception. How we fear is closely linked to ideas about morality and
personhood. It is for this reason that the way we socialize young people is of great significance in understanding the culture of fear that prevails in the 21st century. The aim of this talk is to explore the effects of contemporary socialization on the way that society expresses its fears about the problems of everyday life. Furedi is an emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, and visiting professor at the Institute of Risk and Disaster Reduction, University College London. He has produced a series of agenda-setting books - more than 20 overall - that have been widely discussed in the media. Furedi regularly comments on radio and television, and in the past year has appeared on Newsnight, Sky and BBC News, The Today Programme, Moral Maze and a variety of other radio and television shows. Read more about Furedi at https://www.wilson.edu/socialisation-and-culture-fear.
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Race for Mission Trip By Katie Shank
for this race. The original idea for the race was created by Carolyn Hart, Director of Nursing at Wilson. The group started meeting monthly since January 2017 to prepare for the race. Since the race is fast approaching, the committee now meets every other week. “It’s so much more work and logistics then I ever imagined. Brenda Elliott (Nursing Professor) and I ran in multiple races, but we’ve never actually organized them. They are two different experiences,” Dr. Tonia Hess-Kling commented. There are many tasks that come with setting up a race.
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President of WCGA, brought up the notion of renovating and utilizing the space. With approval from Dean Williams, students—some of whom are WCGA members—and faculty members volunteered to stay on campus during Spring Break to begin the process. Chaplain Derek Wadlington, who is acting as point person on the project, states that the work that has already been accomplished “has already transformed the space.” “The ultimate goal is to turn it into a student gathering/ performance space,” explained Wadlington. “Some new lighting will get put in, and a new sound system, along with a small stage area. WCGA is looking to have regular weekly programming. Ultimately, it may have an actual coffee bar.” If clubs or individual students have an idea that will benefit Wilson students, members of WCGA and Williams encourage everyone to attend General Assembly meetings. The meetings give WCGA officers the chance to discuss what they have done, explain what they are planning to do, and address any new business that may arise. Perry states, “Because clubs are the foundation of campus activities, they should have a direct voice in being a part of the environment
On Apr. 28, the inaugural Hustle for Health Race will take place at Wilson College. Registration for the event will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on the 28th. The Hustle for Health will feature a 1-mile fun run/ walk, which starts at 10 am with the 2.5 and 5 mile run starting at 10:30 am. The Hustle for Health is an event to raise money to sponsor students to study abroad for Medical Spanish Mission Trips to the Dominican Republic. There have been numerous faculty and staff that have helped in preparing
Since the old gaming systems were out of date being five years old, Cody Dunlap ’18, President of the Gaming Club and current Chief Justice for WCGA, brought the proposal to the other members of WCGA to update those systems. With the gaming club taking advantage of the systems, Dunlap offered that the Gaming Club would pay a portion of the costs to update the systems. “The gaming club paid for most of it through apportionments, which they are entitled to use as they see fit,” explains Dunlap. “This was [the gaming club’s] decision, not [WCGA’s]. WCGA helped to pay a little to help the club out as the student center is a WCGA area. If the students want anything put in, [WCGA] is the go to. We felt it was only right to help out.” When asked why the gaming systems needed replaced, Dunlap noted that the previous systems were “criminally outdated” and that students have responded positively to the new equipment. WCGA is also in charge of the renovation currently taking place in Sarah’s Coffeehouse. Renovations began during Spring Break and, though there have been setbacks, renovations will continue on the project. Daniel Perry ’20, current
“There are permits you have to make sure you get borough approval to put cones and course markers up. The borough has to approve and say whether or not the race will need event monitors. We also have to communicate with the community when it comes to using roads and right of ways. Marketing and sponsorships, going out into the community for donation,” Dr. Hess-Kling added. Wilson students have the ability to receive a significantly reduced rate for the race. Students only have to pay $10 to run. It is available on the registration website for students to obtain the code to get the discount. The first year goal that we, as WCGA, are trying to create here at Wilson.” Despite club officers being the only students required to attend these meetings, all students are welcome and even encouraged to attend. However, Lemke notes that this is not always possible due to scheduling conflicts. “They take place during choir (which is fine, it’s a weird time), but also are announced about one day in advance despite complaints about that very practice,” Lemke says. She adds that if student representatives are required to attend these meetings, that “those representatives should have a vote” on the decisions that are being made. Williams admits lack of attendance at General Assembly meetings has been an ongoing issue for many years and that WCGA would welcome sugges-
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is to have 60 participants. “We mostly wanted to break even in this first year, cover costs, get community involved and exposure of the annual event. Start small and grow each year,” according to Elliott. Many different students are volunteering for the events such as Curran Scholars and members of the Exercise Science Club. If students would like to volunteer at the event, they can email Dr. Tonia at tonia.hess-king@wilson.edu. Online registration as well as additional information about the race can be found on the race website at https://www.cvraceseries.us/Events/EventPage.php?event_id=527. tions to increase participation. “The meetings used to be held in the Dining Hall, but there were constant complaints that no one could hear the officers. So, we moved them to several spots before settling on Sarah’s until the recent remodeling project, and now they are in Warfield,” Williams states. “If you have suggestions on how to get more folks to attend, I’m open to them, and I know the WCGA officers are open to those ideas as well.” Although there have not been any new ideas recently brought forward by clubs or individuals, WCGA wants to hear more from students and work toward bringing their ideas forward for consideration. As Perry explains, “We take any and all opinions into consideration. Everything we do is for the students after all.”
Looking for a good laugh? Come see Wilson’s Production of
12 Incompetent Jurors By Ian McWethy.
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~ APRIL ~ Friday 13th- 7pm Saturday 14th-7pm Sunday 15th-2pm In Laird Hall
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SPORTS
Phoenix
Fall
To
Medaille
Mavericks
By Ash Henderson
On Saturday, Mar. 24, Wilson College Men’s Volleyball hosted Medaille College in a NEAC competition. Medaille College, who are 5-18 but 1-3 in the NEAC, defeated the Phoenix by a match score of 3-1. The Phoenix won the first set with a score of 25-20, starting out strong with an 8-4 run. Even though the Mavericks tried to catch up to the Phoenix by closing in on the lead 15-11, the Phoenix stayed together and kept the lead. Ian Firestone ‘20 made the score 20-16 and gave the Phoenix a spark for the rest of the set. Evan Hoke ‘19 stated, “We knew coming into this game that it was going to be a tough conference match up, but we didn’t let that stop us. We just continued to fight until the end, and never gave up, and that’s all we can really do.” The Mavericks came out hard in the second set, winning 25-22. Even though the Phoenix put the first points on the board, the Mavericks kept fighting and got ahead
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Carlos Jimenez and Evan Hoke
with a 4-1 lead. The Phoenix slowly started to close in, as an ace from Hoke made it 4-3. The Mavericks continued to dominate, however, and increased their lead, until the Phoenix started to bounce back. A few aces from Aaron Hoke ’19 gave the Phoenix a lead 22-20. In the end, the
Mavericks came out on top. The Mavericks stayed top during the third set, winning 26-24. The set tied up early 4-4. The teams went tic for tac, but it was the Mavericks who won. The Mavericks kept their enthusiasm strong as they headed into the fourth set, winning 25-19. They started
College Matters to Some Pro By Kieren Marshall
The recent news of American swimmer Katie Ledecky opting for a professional career in swimming rather than completing her degree at Stanford has raised the question of whether or not professional athletes value an education. The balance between sport and studies is a difficult debate due to varying viewpoints. America boasts some of the best colleges in the world for sports, as well as academics. However, the sports side is dominating academics as coaches and colleges push their student athletes on the field, but lack the push in the classroom. The NCAA ignores the fact that some degrees are more beneficial than others in the long run and will as-
sist their students later in life. Instead, they place them into general studies which allows them to focus on their sport. This type of degree is next to useless for a worthy career which athletes may need to fall back on should a horrific injury occur. John Sollenberger ’21 notes, “It’s always good to have a degree in case your career ends ear-ly due to injury but I don’t think it’s needed. They are going to have a career in their sport if they are talented enough and will make more than almost any college degree will ever get them.” For any athlete wishing to make it into American sports, they come to the United States without the intention of getting a degree. The NCAA figures
that due to its high graduation rate, they are doing a huge favour for these athletes when in actuality all they are doing is looking over the problem and passing it on to the next person. Men’s Soccer Coach Caleb Davis agrees with this method that professional athletes do not need a degree for their athletic career. Using the basketball system as an example, Davis comments, “The recent trend in ‘one and done’ is a perfect example. These students come to a college just for one year and then bounce to the NBA. Most of them never graduate with a degree.” Moreover, the controversial Ball family have made this abandonment of college the new style as they play professionally in Lithuania for a
out the first set with a lead, and continued from there. Firestone commented, “We did what we could and we fought very hard. When we play, we play hard. I’m proud of my team regardless of what the scoreboard says.” The Phoenix are now 6-6 and 1-3 in the NEAC conference.
Athletes
year then are drafted without the need to go to college. In contrast, some professional athletes are promoting a different attitude and advocating for a return to school for athletes to finish their college degrees. This is prevalent in the NHL as Pitts-burgh Penguins duo Brian Dumoulin and Jake Guentzel both completed their degrees in marketing and multidisciplinary studies respectively. It is easier for athletes to transition into the corporate or business world if they have a formal education and some credentials behind them for employers to see. The dream job cannot last forever, making it important for athletes to acquire a degree or some form of training to help them succeed when they retire.
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The Foundry to Host Exhibition of Works by Wilson College Students
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By Media Relations
The Foundry, a Chambersburg art cooperative located at 100 N. Main St., will host Wilson Students at The Foundry, an exhibition of artwork by Wilson College studio art students. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, opens Friday, April 6, and runs through April 30. Participating students, who range from freshmen to seniors, will exhibit works in a variety of mediums, in-
cluding drawings, paintings and photographs. The exhibition is the second in a partnership between The Foundry and Wilson College. The partnership provides opportunities for exhibition exchanges and possible studio/workshop opportunities. Foundry artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at Wilson College this year.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Commencement Rehearsal Baccalaureate Ceremony Fri., May 11, 4:00 PM Sat., May 12, 4:30 PM, Main Green Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall Senior Bash/Picnic Commencement Ceremony Fri., May 11, 5:30 PM Sun., May 13, 10:00 AM Laird Hall Green Main Green (if rain - Laird Hall) *Please know that this is the only printed information you will receive about Commencement Weekend.
Boats Painting by Wilson Senior Wendy Arispe
For more information:
http://my.wilson.edu/commencement
2018 Commencement Weekend
May 11 - 13
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating for guests with special needs and one accompanying guest will be provided upon request. Arrangements for special and disability accommodations can be made by contacting the following departments: Commencement Seating and Other Requests Robin Herring: 717-264-2210 or email robin.herring@wilson.edu Parking Information Campus Safety: 717-262-2794 or email safety@wilson.edu
SCHEDULE INCLEMENT WEATHEROF EVENTS
In case of inclement weather, students will receive four tickets for the live ceremony in Laird Hall and four tickets for the live broadcast of the ceremonyRehearsal in Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall. Tickets Commencement will be available for pick up on Sunday, May 13, beginning at 7:30 am in the College Store, Lenfest Baccalaureate Ceremony Fri., May 11, 4:00 PM Learning Commons, John Stewart Memorial Library.
Sat., May 12, 4:30 PM, Alumnae Chapel, Thomson PARKING Hall Parking signs and security guards will be on campus to show visitors where to park. Senior Bash/Picnic Commencement Ceremony Fri., May 11, 5:30 PM MEALS For information about meals or to register for meals, visit http://my.wilson.edu/commencement. Sun., May 13, 10:00 AM Laird Hall Green Main Green REGALIA (if rain - Laird Hall) Main Green
For information regarding regalia for Commencement, please contact the Robin Herring at 717*Please know that this is the only printed information you will receive about 264-2210 or email bookstore@wilson.edu. Commencement Weekend.
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ENTERTAINMENT
#MeToo
Movement
vs.
Katy
Katy Perry kisses contestant Benjamin Glaze on the season premier of “American Idol.”
cently sparked concerns where it comes to the #MeToo Movement when she sprung a surprise kiss on American Idol contestant Benjamin Glaze; a 19-year old who did not yet receive his first kiss. The kiss made Glaze uncomfortable, but he claimed
Perry
female contestant, he would have been fired, suspended, or put under investigation. Perry did not have a comment on the matter. People all across the globe have fought to bring awareness to male sexual assault and harassment, but they are still being told to be silent. They continue to fight to change the world’s mind about this subject, yet the matter just gets pushed further when celebrities are involved. In Perry’s case, many people and celebrities were upset with her antics on the show. Perry has flirted with male contestants throughout the show so far, and fans are not thrilled about it. This could be seen as harassment of the male contestants by Perry. The #MeToo Movement is meant to show the world that everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, can become a victim of sexual asault and harassment. Yes, even #MenToo.
By Hannah Middaugh
The #MeToo movement arose to raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace. Many people have expressed opinions on this issue, the most vocal advocates of #MeToo having been celebrities and most often women. Many people often believe that this is only a women’s issue or that men do not experience sexual assault or harassment, but that is simply not true. Unfortunately, many men who are sexually assaulted or harassed either do not think they have experienced it or feel they cannot turn in their attackers for fear they will not be believed. As part of the #MeToo movement, many celebrities have come forward recently to tell their stories to the world. The #MeToo movement has taken center stage at awards shows and during the Women’s March. However, Katy Perry re-
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that he did not feel sexually assaulted or harassed. He felt like the kiss did not count as his first real kiss, either. Perry did not receive any punishment for her actions. However, the internet brought up the fact that if it was a male judge kissing a
Sound Off Wilson!
Do you think there is a double standard where the #MeToo movement is concerned?
Aaron Hoke ‘19 “Always going to be a double standard. Victimization along with rape is considered and associated with women, which makes it more difficult for men to speak out or be considered the victims the same way women are.”
Carrie Stemple ‘20
“I think men don’t get represented enough in this aspect.”
Jarrett Rickerds ‘20
Martez Beckett ‘18
“I feel like it happens to guys, but it is not acceptable by society. Some people do not believe the guy and they will let it slide.”
“Yes it is a double standard because both genders experience the same issues, it is just that we are in an era where some people want equality more than others which is downplaying some of the other equality for both genders.”
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018
CALENDAR TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
“FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday Worship Alumnae Chapel 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fri, Apr. 13
Sat, Apr. 14
Sun, Apr. 15
CAB Final Big Bingo Jensen Dining Hall 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Frank Furedi The Rules of Fear in 21st Century Society Lenfest Learning Commons 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Wed, Apr. 18
Thurs, Apr. 19
Fri, Apr. 20
Sat, Apr. 21
Wilson International Gastronomy Group The Real Hummus and Baba Ghanoush Hankey Center 12:00 p.m.
Korean Culture Series Korean Traditional Fan Making (Painting) Lenfest Lobby 12:00 p.m.
Tues, Apr. 24
Red Cross Blood Drive Laird Hall 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The Arc Walk/5K Run Shippensburg Township Park/Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Registration: 8:00-8:45 a.m. Race & Walk: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $30.00
STOMP Luhrs Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Cost: $39.00-$55.00
Wed, Apr. 25
Koren Culture Series Along With The Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) Allen Auditorium 6:00 p.m.
Allies GLSEN Day of Silence Event Sex and Candy Rave Laird Hall 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Thurs, Apr. 26
Mad Chad the Chainsaw Juggler Laird Hall 7:00 p.m.
Yoga Fitness Center 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Mon, Apr. 16
Allies Breaking the Silence Color War Main Green 5:30 p.m.
Sun, Apr. 29
Country for a Cause The O’Donnells Capitol Theatre 3:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00
“FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Tues, Apr. 17
Counseling Grief and Loss Workshop Lenfest 106 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sun, Apr. 22
Choir Concert Stage and Screen: From the Bard to Broadway Thomson Alumnae Chapel 3:00 p.m.
Mon, Apr. 30
Animal Stress Relief Series Lenfest Lobby 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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