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FALL 2018 ISSUE 1
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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Farewell, Warped Tour: “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” By Hannah Middaugh
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Across America, the hearts of music fans broke when Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, announced on November 15, 2017 that 2018 would be the final year for the beloved cross-country rock, punk-rock and pop-punk tour. For 24 years, bands of all genres and backgrounds gathered together to tour the country in one of the biggest music festivals in the U.S. Thousands of fans gathered to listen to some of their favorite groups and to discover up-and-coming bands trying to break into the music industry. Some of the more widely-known groups who were Warped Tour favorites included My Chemical Romance, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, Black Veil Brides, and Simple Plan. With six different stages, festival-goers could watch the groups that they loved while also passing others that may catch their attention. However, while music was central to the festival, it was not the only focus. One significant topic that has become a staple for Warped Tour these past years has been mental illness, and many of the featured acts worked hard to promote the importance of making sure mental health isn’t ignored. A few bands have partnered up with Hope
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For The Day—an organization that works toward spreading mental health education and outreach across the country. Hope For The Day uses proactive prevention, live engagements or events, and activism to spread the word about their organization’s resources in order to help those who need it. They also send out resource packs that include buttons, bracelets, and flyers that have more information about getting in touch with the organization and their partners. S t a t eState Champs at Warped Champs, a pop-punk band out of New York, is one such band that has partnered with the organization. For every donation and pledge, the first 121 fans received an exclusive photo op with the band. The number may seem random; however, the number corresponds with the estimated number of suicides that happen every day due to mental illness. The band did not say much
during their set because they wanted to get through as many songs as they could in a half hour. However, they did have someone come out before they performed to talk about Hope For The Day and about how important it is to know the value of everyone’s life. As It Is, a rock band from England, also contributed to Hope For The Day by donating a portion of merchandise proceeds and pre-order sales for their new album to the organization. Patty Walters, the lead singer of As It Is, stated, “Sometimes Photo By Hannah Middaugh I’m crying every single moment of every day. But for twenty-five minutes performing at Warped Tour, I actually feel something. This is a place where we can all come out and enjoy ourselves and forget about the world. You don’t have to listen to the front-man [crap] that comes out of my mouth. You feel how you want to feel. That’s okay. It’s okay not to be okay.” Another group, Real Friends,
stated, “It’s okay to be depressed. It’s okay to take medication. It’s okay to seek help. It’s okay to talk to someone.” Among the tents dedicated to the bands performing were also those set up to provide information and collect donations for Hope For The Day and similar organizations that work every day to raise mental health awareness. Other organizations in attendance included Can You Hear Me, To Write Love on Her Arms, Heart Support, and Feed Our Children Now. The end of Warped Tour is definitely the end of an era. The festival was important to a lot of music fans, and some believed that attending a show was the only place they felt like they truly belonged. As the festival comes to a close, some may feel that their safespace is also gone which is why Warped Tour is working hard to raise awareness about mental illness and encourage fans to seek help if they need it. One thing is certain: the festival will not go down without a fight for a worthy cause. For more information on Hope For The Day, access to educational resources, or to donate to the organization, please visit hftd.org. Sign the pledge to help spread the awareness that “it’s okay not to be okay.”
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IN THIS ISSUE... CAMPUS 3-5 Gerry Lenfest Affordable Master’s Program Athelete’s Mental Health Club/Sports 6 Nutrition Club Fall Team Sports Mental Health 7-8 “Okay to Say” Sound-Off Positive Thinking Entertainment 9-11 Field Of Screams 5 Seconds of Summer Concert Set It Off Concert Calendar 12
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EDITORIAL
Rocky Beginnings Lead to Hopeful Futures By Hannah Middaugh Although the beginning As this new year began, I started to take on a lot of responsibility. Between becoming a trainer at Target, taking over as Editor of the Billboard, and running the social media websites for the college store, I must say I was a little disoriented. All these things require a lot of time and responsibility. I was not sure how I was supposed to balance classes, homework, Billboard, and my two jobs. To be honest, I am not exactly sure how I am managing it now, but I must be doing something right because it is working. However, this sense of balance took a while to achieve. From the first day of classes, everything was going wrong
or not going the way I had planned out in my head. I was constantly trying to pinpoint when I was to get my homework done while also trying to take care of myself and work. I was stressed out to the point that my insomnia kicked into high gear and I was only get-
ting about 2-3 hours of sleep a night if I was lucky. It was starting to take a toll on me. There were a few things keeping me sane, though. The support system I have in my life kept me going forward. I was told multiple times, “Things will smooth out. Just breathe.” Being a pessimist, I found that hard to believe. I also would hear people say that I was doing a great job so far with the Billboard and others say they were proud of what I plan on doing with the Billboard. Hearing positive words and reassurances helped a lot. Music also played a large role in keeping me motivated. I am a big music fan. I love finding new bands or singers to listen to, but this summer my main genre was Alternative Rock/Pop/Punk. A lot of the bands in this genre have songs that I find relatable. A lot of the songs I listened to over the summer and into the beginning of the semester pushed me to power through all my stress and overthinking.
of the semester was a rocky start, I now know that the rest of the semester is hopeful because, “I’m finally acquiring the state of mind that everything is going to be alright,” as Derek DiScanio from the band State Champs sings in their song “Elevated.” Here’s to a hope filled semester!
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BILLBOARD STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Hannah Middaugh Graphic Design Editor: Hannah Middaugh Online Editors: Kieren Marshall & Zach Powell Calendar Editor and Distribution: Cheyanne Weaver Advisers: Matthew McBride & Robin Herring Staff Writers:
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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 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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Remembering Gerry Lenfest- A Legacy That Will Live On By Katie Shank
On August 5, we mourned the loss of H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest. Throughout the years Gerry and his wife Marguerite ‘55, a Wilson graduate, have left a legacy by their generous donations throughout the years to Wilson. In 2000, the Lenfests sold their cable company to Comcast. Since selling it, Gerry and Marguerite devoted themselves to philanthropy. In their philanthropic efforts, Wilson became one of their major benefactors. The Lenfests donated to over 1,100 organizations.
Throughout the years, the Lenfests donated over $41 million to Wilson. They have supported numerous projects and campaigns such as the Single Parent Scholars Program, the Wilson Fund, student scholarships, unrestricted endowment, faculty development and facility renovations. Nothing on campus has been left untouched by Gerry and Marguerite’s giving. Being devoted to students was a priority to them. In June of 2017, the Lenfests were named recipients of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthro-
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py. This medal is given to outstanding philanthropists who symbolize the ideals of Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie’s philosophy was that people with an overabundance of wealth should put it toward the good of the people. Marguerite remarked in the acceptance speech upon receiving their medals, “We have and are continuing to try to be in this direction by contributing to education from early childhood to the institutions of higher learning and to supporting faculty development.” Throughout the
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years, the Lenfests have left their mark on Wilson. Not only are their contributions to the college benefiting students now, but they will also benefit future students as well. Gerry will always be remembered here for his efforts of philanthropy to this college. It is people like Gerry who make the world a better place. Giving to institutions like Wilson allows for a better future for students and faculty. Gerry’s impact will forever live on at Wilson by the lives that will be touched by his and Marguerite’s efforts.
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Wilson’s
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By Cheyanne Weaver
Wilson’s master programs are highly affordable, and rank under many other schools when it comes to tuition. Financial aid is given to graduate students along with many scholarship opportunities, and students also have the option of having an assistantship, using Veterans Administration education benefits, or employer assistance. Wilson is approved by the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) program, which offers online programs in forty-eight states and Washington D.C.. Wilson College offers four categories of Master’s Programs which include: Business, Education, Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Each area is unique and allows students to find new opportunities and continue their career. The Business Graduate program includes Master of Accountancy as well as a Master of Healthcare Administration. The Master of Accountancy can be done in one year, and it prepares graduates by teaching students how to become good leaders and the latest techniques required in the accounting career. The Master of Healthcare Administration is for adults that already have at least three years of leadership experience. Students will select their concentration of finan-
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cial sustaiability or strategic leadership, or they can talk to the director, Carolyn Hart, to develop a concentration that suits that particular student’s career goals. The Education Graduate program is provided in 72 counties in the Eastern United States and provides: Master of Education, Master of Educational Technology, Master of Customized Learning, Master of Special Education, and Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). If a student is looking to teach in an elementary or secondary school, they will pursue a Master of Education. This program teaches students about leadership and classroom practices and will increase earnings and opportunities for a career. The Master of Special Education has been ranked numbernine in the most affordable degrees by GradSchoolHub. com and is for students with a bachelor’s degree who are currently teaching in an elementary or secondary school. It enables educators to teach students who have mental or physical disabilities. The Master of Educational Technology degree allows students to be able to create, design, and develop new technologies for education. The Master of Mass Customized Learning program shows educators
how to customize a plan for students that fits their needs. And lastly for Education, the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree is for students who have a bachelor’s degree and want to teach English as a second language to people. Arts and humanities provides Master of Fine Arts and Master of Humanities. The Master of Fine Arts is for working professionals that want to expand their career and specialize in areas which include: choreography, creative writing, visual arts, and interdisciplinary arts. The program has two consecutive, four-week, summer periods and a home mentor program. The Master of Arts and Humanities is a flexible program
which engages students to pursue their interests. The program has five areas of specialization: English Language and Literature, arts and cultures, critical/cultural theory, women’s studies, and special concentration. Finally, Nursing provides Master of Science in Nursing and the RN-to-BSN program. The Master of Science in Nursing offers flexibility and prepares students for a career in nursing administration or nursing education. There are two specializations: leadership and management, and education. The R.N. -toB.S.N program is a 55-credit degree that gives nurses the option of bypassing a bachelor’s degree to go straight to a master’s degree of Nursing..
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Mental Health and Atheletes: It Happens to Us, Too By Katie Shank
More than ever, the NCAA and college institutions have sought out resources and information to help student athletes with mental health issues. It’s important for student athletes to realize that mental health is becoming a rising condition among athletes and there are many ways to seek help. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), it is estimated that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illnesses within a given year. NAMI also released information that more than 25% of college students have been diagnosed with a mental illness or have been treated by a healthcare professional for mental illnesses within the last year. Student athlete mental health often goes unnoticed or talked about. In the past five years, it has just started to appear in the spotlight.
Published in 2014, Brian Hainline, the NCAA’s first chief medical officer said, “Student-athlete mental health is an under-recognized issue, and if managed improperly, leads to poor performance in sport and the classroom, and can potentially lead to life threatening emergencies.” Besides being expected to perform highly in the class- NCAA Logo room, student athletes also have the added pressure of sports. They must juggle a rigorous practice schedule, weekly games and travel, and a workout schedule. Student athletes also have to prioritize their
time so that they can also accomplish everything they need to within a given week. Although it may seem easy, it is a very hectic and tiresome process which can lead athletes to develop anxiety or depress i o n . T h e underl y i n g problem w i t h student athlete mental health Photo from WikiMedia is that many athletes will not seek out help. Instead of getting treatment, they try to hide it. In return, this leads to a decline in academic and athletic performance. The stigma that is placed on athletes is that
by seeking help it is showing a sign of weakness, however, this is not the case. We have to attack this stigma to let athletes know that it is beneficial to seek help. At Wilson, there are many resources student athletes can utilize such as the Counseling Center. Wilson’s counseling services are available during various hours Mon-Fri and appointments can be made by using counseling@wilson.edu. For athletes that want additional information on mental health, the NCAA has published various materials that can be found at http://www.ncaa.org/ sport-science-institute/ mental-health. In recent years, the NCAA has also published Mental Health Best Practices Guide, which helps to understand and educate schools, coaches, and athletes on student athlete mental wellness.
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Nutrition By Zachary Powell
One of the great things about Wilson College is students can start and propose things that are interesting to them and/ or students and faculty that might help the campus and help build a person’s resume. One of the more popular things that students like to do is start up their own club so that they can be involved in something other than just going to class. The Nutrition Club, which is a first- year club started by freshman Ayden Gallegos ’22, is a club that will help students focus on having a healthier and nutritious lifestyle. One of the goals for Gallegos is to not only affect people on campus, but also educate people all around the world. Gallegos, a native of Clearwater, Flor-
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ida, is a business major who also plays baseball and chose Wilson because he wanted to join the baseball team. “My goals for this club are to prepare and educate students on how to preserve their life for when they get older and how I can affect the world in a positive way. I’m just helping my friends and people around me for now.” Gallegos also mentioned, “It provides me a relief when people laugh at my nutrition jokes, even if they’re true.” The passion for nutrition started for Gallegos when he was younger, back in Florida and it grew on him ever since. He is always watching what he puts into his body and his family is one of the bigger reasons why nu-
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trition is important to him. “My dad introduced me to the power of food and how it affects your body when I was 12,” said Gallegos ’22. “I drank ice water and apple cider vinegar before school every day.” To show how passionate and animated he was about the power of food, the freshman athlete explained some of the things he would be doing for the club members and how devoted and committed he was to helping people become more nutritious. Gallegos explained, “People join the club because they are just interested in learning about the power of food and our exciting cooking sessions. Cooking sessions will happen once a week and we currently have thirty two people that
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have joined the club so far.” One of the underrated aspects of starting this club are the challenges of meeting the people’s needs and understanding that some changes in food on campus may or may not happen depending on the staff of the school and how some may agree or disagree. For example, Gallegos explained the policy of the nut free dining hall on campus. “My biggest challenge is that the cafeteria is a nut free space,” Gallegos added, “I want to put up flyers to get people to be more health conscious about healthy eating.” The Nutrition Club is currently still adding members and plans to start getting active with events within a couple of weeks.
Fall Sports Begin Season In New Conference By Kieren Marshall
Fall sports are underway at Wilson for an exciting and potentially prosperous year for the Phoenix, with a number of changes and differences to be noticed. First off, a change of conference has brought about a different set of challenges for the teams coming up against new opponents. There are multiple reasons for the switch of conference according to Men’s Soccer Coach, Caleb Davis, but primarily the change has occurred to line Wilson up with other private institutions. Davis notes, “This allows us to align ourselves with other institutions that have a similar philosophy when it comes to a private education”. Teams have begun well with
vigor and enthusiasm right from pre-season and with the regular influx of plucky freshman, competition for spots has never been so intense. Along with new players, the Phoenix have recruited a plethora of new staff to challenge their teams to achieve greater results than last year. Noticeable changes can be found at Volleyball and Women’s Soccer with both teams acquiring new coaches for the upcoming season. Women’s Soccer has recruited Zak Kruger, who has provided a different approach with a number of new players arriving and competing for spots, with great improvement on last year already noticeable. This is best represented in their win over the weekend becoming the first Wilson team
to win in the CSAC conference. In addition, Women’s Volleyball also has some new faces in the coaching department with Jenn McMonagle, assisted by Alyssa Booth. Booth is now in charge due to McMonagle being on maternity leave. In McMonagle’s absence, the volleyball team has managed to play well, coming up with two wins so far this season. Other Fall sports such as Men’s Soccer and Field Hockey have progressed slowly, implementing new strategies and players to their system. With conference play coming up it will be crucial for them to perform should they hope to progress to the playoff rounds. Overall, the state
of Wilson athletics appears to be in good shape for the upcoming season as success lies just beyond the horizon. As Volleyballer Laury JeanBaptiste ’20 notes, “Wilson athletics is slowly getting better. New team coach and facilities. The athletes just need to put in good work to represent and promote the school”. Wilson’s next home games will take place on Saturday the 29th with all sports in actionacaactionaction. Make sure you come out and support the mighty Phoenix.
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Wilson College Supports the “Okay to Say” Campaign
mental health and diminish wrong perceptions by The “Okay to Say” eliminating discriminative campaign is a movement and stereotypical language initiated by the Meadows surrounding mental illness. Mental Health Policy InThe institute accomplishes stitute (MMHPI) in order this by growing an underto increase awareness that standing for the mentally most mental illnesses are ill, improving access to treatable. Their goal is to change the dialogue around community services for diagnosis and treatment, As a person that has had a lot of anxiety I have relied on poetry to keep my mind off of it. -Anonymous Luis Gonzalez
I feel that people with mental disorders should seek help. They should book a therapy session and speak openly about their disorder with a professional. -Dereck Ivey Whenever I get anxious or feel depressed, I like to splatter paint, it’s a good way to release stress. -Shelby Burkett
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“I take naps and go to the dance studio.” Sami Heckendorn ‘20
“I use sports and softball as a way to decompress from everything and take a step away without doing much.” Meghan Bradley ‘21
and accelerating the progillness.” We interviewed students ress in the quality and delivery of mental health at Wilson College about how they deal with mental care. Moreover, “Okay to illness and their general Say” encourages people into adding their voice and thoughts about the disease. talking more openly about Some were open about their mental illness because, “As own mental illness experiwith any medical condition, ence while others decided it should be okay to say you to remain anonymous. or a loved one has a mental These are their stories. When I was younger, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I’ve endured countless panic attacks since then. When I get anxious, I often lose control of my body. That’s when I rely on music and video games. They serve as an escape from the real world. A place where I’m me. -Anonymous Suicide is an epidemic and whenever I get those feelings I like to resort to religion. I spent countless nights where I would cry myself to sleep thinking that no one cared for me. And I have actually self-harmed before, but lately I been seeking more of God to help me through it. -Anonymous
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By Robin Witmer-Kline
Power
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines optimism as: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome. While perhaps none of us can argue against our own hindsight bias that optimism is important to our physical and mental health. One may ask themselves, “what if it doesn’t come naturally?”
Optimism
Some people are born with personality traits that lean more toward happiness and optimism while others are born with lower happiness thresholds. However, the good news is, if positive thinking doesn’t come naturally (self included), it can be learned. Optimism, like any other performance ability such as talent, academic achievement, or skill is strengthened through practice effects. Research demonstrates that when someone practices anything over and over again, they become an expert at it. Therefore, if you practice negativism over and over again, you will become an expert pessimist, but if you practice positive
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thinking over and over again, you will learn to change your brain pathways and become an expert optimist! It is extremely important to start exercising your positive thinking as pessimism can lower your immune system and make you vulnerable to disease, especially with cold and flu season just around the corner.
Learn to Change
Now it is fair to say that we all experience negative thoughts from time to time based on the effects of reality: homesickness, school stressors, roommate issues, relationship issues, etc., however, focusing on what you can change and taking steps toward creating a better tomorrow are important for gaining self-control. Now while there are some things that we cannot change, we must learn to adjust or change our attitudes by trying to see our crisis or dilemma as an opportunity to grow. After all, growth only happens in times of trial or pain, not during times of bliss. Therefore, we mentally chose either to become our own barriers or empower ourselves to become our own heroes.
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When we have trouble adjusting to our situation or start thinking self-defeating thoughts, this is a sign of trouble and we may want to seek help. We must ask ourselves, “Is this way of thinking productive or unproductive?” If it is unproductive, then you are exerting energy into a void – this is a signal to start making changes.
Reframe Your Thoughts
When you catch yourself saying something negative, reframe it. Instead think – I may not be where I want to be, but every day is a chance to do something to make it better. Next, do a realistic inventory of yourself and where you are. Take steps to change something that is bothering you and then start by practicing it in your behaviors. Changing your behaviors will start to change your thoughts and your changed thoughts will start to change your emotions. Finally, you behaviors, thoughts, and emotions will start to align with each other.
Practice
So remember, practice, practice, practice! Optimism is a skill that must be practiced. Research has shown that any-
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thing that is practiced over and over again will actually change brain pathways and will create changes in the way we act, think and feel. This can be both negative and positive. So practice the positive and become addicted to that.
Seek Support through the Counseling Center
Finally, if you are having trouble getting started or just need support, the Counseling Center is always here for you. Counseling services and psychiatric services are free to Wilson students who are currently enrolled in a degree program. Counseling is done on an appointment basis, except in cases of an emergency. To make an appointment, email counseling@wilson.edu. All counseling and medication management services are held in the strictest of confidence. If you have any questions about the counseling services at Wilson College, please do not hesitate to ask. Remember, it is always a good idea to work on health and wellness with the support of others. Megan, Robin, Olivia, and Amanda are here for you and wish you endless happy thoughts!!!
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Sick of being at home Located about twenty minwatching horror movies utes off exit 6B, Field of when you could be in one? Screams is a haven for those It’s that time of the year who seek adventures and again adrenaline when rushes. As t h e soon as you leaves enter the faturn cility, you theirnotice the colors, haunting atthe air mosphere, turns smells of fair cool, food, and peoa n d ple dressed t h e in full cosspooky tume, intercharacting with acters and attemptcome ing to scare out to the guests. play. There are Along w i t h Scary Crown Man at Field of Screams t h e s e four main atcomes the appetite for pump- tractions includkin spice, Ugg boots, and the ing the haunted urge for thrill-seeking. For hayride, and the most, we can satisfy these cast gets incredurges with horror movies or ibly involved with something of the like, but oth- the guests, so it ers require a more hands-on is super exciting. experience. Haunted attracMy personal tions are extremely popu- favorite attraclar across the U.S., and tion was “Nocthe best one is in Mount- turnal Wasteville, PA—Field of Screams. land,” which is
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their newest addition. It is Nocturnal Wasteland New Attractoin one of the outdoor attractions able to go there and drive and is themed as if a nuclear back in the same night! power plant had exploded in the woods, so it is eerily cool. Also, besides the main attractions there are escape games that you and your group can play, a giant photo booth, a gift shop with about anything you can imagine, and tons of food. I would without a doubt recommend those who have not been, to go at least once this spooky season. But those who have already been should check it out again, and bring people who have not, just to see the looks on their faces! It was certainly worth the trip Photo From Public Domain up there, and it is not too far Field Of Screams Hearse away from Wilson, so you are Photos By Lyssa Horton
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Pop Rock Band 5 Seconds of Summer Returns to Pennsylvania
Australian pop rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer(5SOS), stopped by the Great Allentown Fair during their “Meet You There Tour” on September 1 to perform for fans all across the state. With the opening band, The Aces, an all-girl indie rock/pop band from Utah, 5SOS wowed the crowd with a fresh performance. After taking two years off from touring and making new music, 5SOS returned with a fresh sound and style. Hearing the band’s new sound was an experience that most were afraid of. Artists who change their music style usually tend to fade out of the Luke Hemmings and Claum Hood spotlight due to fans disliking they’re better performing live. the new sound. 5SOS, how- The Aces kicked off the openever, took that as a challenge ing act of the show with plenty and released their new music of energy to spare. The lead with their third studio album, singer jumped and danced Youngblood on June 15, 2018. around the stage while belting This album would become #1 out the lyrics to their songs. on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Playing their most popular surpassing Beyonce and Jay-Z. songs, the band pumped up Not knowing who The Aces the crowd for the main event. were, my friend Samantha and After The Aces finished I were prepared for the “typi- with their performance, the cal” girl group. We looked up stage crews worked quickly, one of their music videos and but carefully to set up for we not thrilled with the song, 5SOS. The energy was high so we were thinking that the while the crowd waited imopening of the concert was go- patiently for the band to run ing to be terrible. However, out on stage. When 5 SecThe Aces proved us wrong and onds of Summer did step made the opening act of the onto the stage, they were met show fun. I personally think with screams and applause. 5SOS started their performance with the last song on their new album Babylon. The crowd went crazy. With more energy than The Aces, 5SOS performed with all they had. Singing songs from all three of their albums, 5SOS showed the crowd their heart and soul in their performance. They ended their set with the title track of the new album, “Youngblood.” While playing a popular slow song Photo by Hannah Middaugh Luke Hemmings
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ciate you all sticking with us while we figure out who we are music wise. It’s been two years since we last made new music. Thank you all for supporting this new album and making us break records with it.” I have been a fan of 5 Seconds of Summer for years and have been to see them in concert for their previous two tours. I was expecting a great performance like usual, but once again, this band surprised me. They took it up a notch. They interacted with the crowd more. They showed a lot more energy. They had a lot more stage presence as well. They had more confidence than in previous years. I was blown away with how much they improved and
from the first album called “Amnesia,” Calum Hood, the bass guitarist and vocalist of the band, stepped back from his microphone at the beginning of the song because the crowd was singing so loud they could hear it. With smiles on their faces, the group kept exchanging looks with each other. After “Amnesia,” the band played two more of their slow songs, “Lie To Me,” and Photo by Hannah Middaugh “Ghost of You,” 5SOS Performing how relaxed both off their new album. Luke Hemmings, the they were while performing. My friend Samantha was lead singer and guitarist of the band, also stopped singing seeing the band preform for at certain points in the songs the first time. She was so exbecause the crowd was singing cited and I could not blame so loud. Hemmings had a gi- her. This was a whole new ant smile on his face while he sound and look for the band. played the piano for the songs. I was just as excited to see 5 Seconds of Summer played what they would do. They did a total of 20 songs during their not disappoint either of us. “I felt alive. I felt a rush goset. With a perfect mix of new songs with the old, the group ing through my veins and it showed the event’s crowd was laid back and chill,” Sajust how much they appreci- mantha commented, on seeated everyone showing up. ing 5 Seconds of Summer Ashton Irwin, the drummer perform for the first time. If you’re interested in hearand vocalist of the band, stated, “We’re actually really sur- ing more about 5 Seconds of prised to see as many of you Summer, follow them on Twithere that there are. We appre- ter, Instagram, and Spotify.
THE BILLBOARD In Lancaster, PA, on Sept 8, the American rock band from Florida, Set It Off, rocked the Chameleon Club during their Killer In The Mirror Tour. Named after their newest single, the “Killer In The Mirror,” the tour was the band’s way of introducing fans to the new era of the band. With openers like VISTA, an electronic alternative rock group from New York, De’Wayne Jackson, a rapper from Texas, and Chapel, an indie pop duo from Georgia, Set It Off filled the small club with over two hundred people. VISTA opened the show with a lot of energy. Having never heard of them, my friend Samantha and I were pleasantly surprised when they started playing. Although there were four people performing on stage, I was surprised to learn that the group was actually a duo. The lead singer, Hope jumped around the stage with so much energy I thought she was going to fall off the stage at one point. Ha. Good detail here. Greg, the other half of VISTA, jumped into the crowd at one point and said, “I got excited and just wanted to say hi.” VISTA performed about six of their songs, including their newest single that just came out on Sept. 21, “Born For Blood.” The next act, De’Wayne Jackson, was interesting to watch. He seemed disoriented most of the time and repeated the word “bounce” over and over again in every song he performed. Samantha and I did not exactly enjoy his set, but the crowd around us sure did. Jackson was jumping all around the stage while he performed. At one point in his set, he just laid on his back on the ground and started talking to the crowd about how happy he was that Set It Off gave him a chance to tour with them. He also gave my friend and I a heads-up about where Set It Off was going to be after the show was over so we could meet them. The final opening act was Chapel. This duo consisted of the lead singer, Carter Hardin, who also played guitar and keyboard, and a female drummer, Kortney Grinwis, who surprised everyone with her skills. Hardin was
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a great required performus to use er and just about always all our upm a d e per body sure that strength Grinwis we could was also find to getting a keep him lot of recup in ognition the air. for her T h e d r u m b a n d m i n g played a skills. total of 13 T h e y songs, inplayed cluding a a b o u t short cover s e v e n of “Backsongs, instreet’s cluding a Back” and new one, a melody “Mushy of every Gushy.” song they Grinwis did not get played an a chance amazingto perPhoto By Hannah Middaugh Cody Carson performing d r u m form. The solo, which hyped up the crowd. melody was an acoustic perHardin joked, saying, “Don’t formance that had the three give her anymore power!” other band members front Then, it was finally ready for and center with Carson. This the main event, Set It Off. All melody included songs from the lights in the Chameleon all three of their albums. Club shut off and a wave of Around the middle of the show, short-lived silence went over the Carson exclaimed, “Lancaster, crowd. After about a minute, one you’ve made me speechless. And dim red light turned on, pointI’m a big talker. There’s not ing directly at the lead singer, that many crowds that leave me Cody Carson, walking on stage. speechless, so give yourselves Screams erupted through the an around of applause for being crowd as Carson started singing the best crowd on tour so far!” one of my favorite songs, “Wolf After the show was over at in Sheep’s Clothing.” I was hoparound 11:00 p.m., Samaning they would perform it live, tha and I made our way to the so the fact they started out the merch tables at the back of the show with it made my whole club. There we met VISTA and night that much better. The Chapel. They took pictures with lights flashed red, green, blue, us and told us they were glad and white the whole show. Carwe enjoyed the show. We said son called a friend of the band’s hi to De’Wayne Jackson, but up on stage with him during the did not take photos with him. song and had his friend stage Sometime around 11:30 p.m. dive into the crowd, preparSamantha and I made our way ing us for the rest of the night. out to the front of the Club to The band played every song wait to meet Set It Off. However, I hoped they would play live. Jackson stopped by and told us Carson crowd surfed just about that the band would be at the every other song. At one point, back of the building to meet fans. they threw an air mattress into Samantha and I thanked him the crowd and he jumped onto it, and made our way to the back crowd surfing on the mattress. of the building to get in line. Every time he would jump into We first met Dan Clermont, the crowd, he would be pushed the lead guitarist of the band. toward Samantha and I. This He took photos with us and
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signed our tickets for the show. Zach DeWall, the bassists of the band, was next. It was after midnight which meant that it was officially my birthday. DeWall asked me if I enjoyed the show and I told him, “Well, it was a birthday present to myself, and it was the best decision I ever made.” DeWall replied with, “Oh my gosh! It’s your birthday?”, which then led to him giving me a hug. He also took photos with us and signed our tickets. Cody Carson took the longest to make it out of the tour bus because he was talking to his mom on the phone. Him being a big talker, took his time getting around to everyone in the line. When he finally made it to Samantha and I, he started out by giving us each a hug and asking us how we were and if we enjoyed the show. Someone behind us mentioned that it was after 1 a.m. which made him say, “Are you serious? It’s after 1 a.m.?” At this point, I said, “I’ve been twenty-two for a full hour now.” Carson smiled, pulled me into a hug, and told me happy birthday. He then clarified my age and said, “That makes me want to sing the song.” I told him I had no issues with him singing the song, thinking he was going to be singing “Happy Birthday,” only for him to start singing “22” by Taylor Swift. He started laughing and apologized for singing Taylor Swift. He gave me another hug, took a photo with both Samantha and I, and signed both our tickets. When asked if he knew if the drummer, Maxx Danziger, would be out, he replied with, “I honestly have no idea.” Samantha and I decided to leave at this point since it was nearly 2 a.m. Set It Off already blew me away with their music, but their amazing performance and dedication to meeting and connecting with fans really solidified how genuine they were. Carson stated, “We’re all friends here. We’re all here to enjoy music and connect with people. That’s what we’re all about.” “Set It Off was crazy, but it felt so great to be surrounded by people who felt the same way as I did with the band,” Samantha commented.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
CALENDAR TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY Bible Study 12:00-12:30 p.m. Lower Lenfest 1
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Tue, Oct. 2
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Non VMT Internship
VMT Internship 101
MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Shippensburg Job Fair
Library 102
Brooks Science Center 128
Benefiting Field Hockey
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Beginning of Fall Break
Last Day of Fall Break
Classes Resume
Open House
Meet Poet Mattew Diltz McBride 9:00-9:30 a.m. Allen Auditorium
Wed, Oct. 17
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Sat, Oct. 20
NASA Presentation
DOGA
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Homecoming Family Weekend
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end Day 1
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