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Members of the Wilson community gather outside Warfield Hall while waiting to hear the Board of Trustees decision

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The Wilson Billboard February 22, 2013 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXXVI, No. 5

Board of Trustees Vote on Future of College Vote Includes Decision to Admit Male Residential Students, Changes in Academic Programs

by Jisoo Kim

The winds of change are blowing big ideas around our campus. The gusts began to swell last semester as the Commission on Shaping the Future of Wilson College shared their considerations with the entire community as they prepared to make their final recommendations.

They welcomed feedback from faculty, staff and the local community. The result of the Commission’s inclusive efforts is a student body that is very much invested in the final vote made on these proposals by the Board of Trustees.

These epochal votes were cast on Sun, Jan. 13, 2013. After delaying their initial vote to further consider the Commission’s find-

ings, the Board of Trustees decided to approve all recommendations presented to them. In doing so, the Board of Trustees plan to upgrade the College’s reputation and create more campus facilities. With increased enrollment a top priority, the Board of Trustees also supports a plan for new programs and a revised curriculum.

President Mistick hopes that everyone will understand that the decisions from the Board of Trustees were in the best interest of the college.

“If you don’t like co-education, you might like the new programs that we are going to offer. I hope everyone will find something to be excited about,” said Mistick.

The plan for the new curriculum includes programs for health sciences including nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and speech pathology. A survey given to current and prospective students in April 2012 showed that these types of programs are in high demand. The health sciences industry is steadily growing nationwide, but these programs also offer students the chance to succeed in their local community. There are a number of hospitals and other facilities in this area that support these degrees. With increased student enrollment, the school will be able to decrease tuition by 17%.

Heather Humwood ’14 agrees

that programs and curriculum are the key to Wilson’s survival.

“There are not enough programs to support the current students, and there especially will not be enough when men begin enrolling. They constantly talk about low admission numbers, but they never discuss our poor retention rate. Wilson cannot keep the students that are here in the programs because they are lacking in choices as compared to other colleges and universities,” said Humwood.

Although most students will appreciate the benefits that will come with the Board of Trustees vote, there are still some serious

“We come together today to honor our past for what it has accomplished for so many, and to celebrate together how we can grow as a community to retain the traditions as we grow and as we change,” said Mistick.

There was a slight commotion when Mistick started to speak.

About 10 seniors sitting in the two front rows held up newspapers and read them while Mistick was speaking. According to one senior, the action was to make a point about how several students felt disregarded during the process leading up to the

vote by the Board of Trustees to admit men as residential students. The protesters put their papers away once Mistick finished speaking.

Mistick went on to introduce and welcome the guest speaker Ryerson. Ryerson is an alumnae of Wells College, is serving her seventeenth year as President of her alma mater, and was involved in Wells’ transition process from a singlesex to a co-educational institution.

Ryerson spoke about the changes Wells underwent during the transition between single-sex and co-educational. The process cre-

ated controversy within the community, but when the college came together harmony was achieved.

“The chance to come together in a respectful dialogue helped bring us together,” said Ryerson.

Ryerson ended her speech with some advice for the Wilson community.

“If I can leave you with just one thought today, it is that if you respect and continue to care for each other, you trust in the integrity of your community, and you continue to speak up for what you believe in, you’ll be fine,” said Ryerson.

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Spring Convocation Focuses on Valuing the Opinions of Others

by Caileigh Oliver

Spring Convocation brought the Wilson community together Tues, Feb. 11 in Thomson Hall’s Alumnae Chapel to welcome new members and hear the words of Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson. Ryerson spoke of her personal experiences during Wells College transition in fall 2005 from an all-women’s college to a co-educational institution.

Wilson College President Barbara Mistick welcomed the community to convocation.

HIGHLIGHTS Mold Testing in Residence Halls

“We ♥ Wilson” Campaign page 4

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Basketball Team Honors Seniors

The Labyrinth Project page 9

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Editorial-Opinion

Letter to Editor

by Ariel Huffman

Ever since Sun, Jan. 13, I have struggled to write this, to find the words to express what I have felt through this whole process culminating in the final decision and everything that has happened since.

Despite the breadth of the words available to me I can only find one word to express what I feel: disappointment. I am disappointed not with one person, as no one person alone holds accountability for a decision of such importance, but with everything. I am disappointed that it took less than nine months to change a 143-year mission that we once showed such dedication and love for. I am disappointed that such a decision was made without a presentation of feasibility studies; such a drastic change needs to be analyzed beyond a few statistics from other colleges — what works for one business is not a guarantee for another.

Our commission members worked hard. They did their best to research for Wilson College and help her succeed. But as Gretchen Van Ness ’80 so aptly put it, “While we very capa-

bly assembled a lot of information, we did not possess the expertise to evaluate it in the specific context of the challenges facing Wilson. Thus, for example, we can tell you what another college spent on its new student center, what it contained, and what enrollment was before and after the student center opened. But what does this information mean? We could only guess at the number of new students who might enroll at Wilson and the number who might not drop out if the college constructs a new student center. Similarly, and perhaps more importantly, we can tell you what happened when Goucher College or Hood or Wells went co-ed, but we cannot tell you what, if anything, their experiences have to teach Wilson” [Chronicle of Higher Education, “Process That Brought Coeducation Was Rushed, Incomplete” 2013].

I am disappointed that I was told by an administrator that the decision has “nothing to do with the merits of a women’s college.” While I realize that we are in a difficult position financially, we are an educational institution and that should hold some weight. The education that a woman

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Brittany Sanocky ‘15 “I didn’t know that they did that. I wasn’t even sure what classes they put in. They talked about it, but I might have missed stuff because I was so busy last year.”

receives at a women’s college is different from what she would receive at a coeducational institution: she is more likely to continue on to her master’s degree, there are more opportunities for leadership positions, and she is more likely to succeed in areas traditionally underrepresented by women such as politics, sciences, and mathematics. For me, not taking these factors into account is disappointing.

I am disappointed that we dropped the ball, all of us. Our school is $31 million dollars in debt. Such a plight does not occur without notice, or at least it should not have. For that I am disappointed. Out of all my disappointments though, I am most thoroughly disappointed with myself. I am disappointed that I could not change what occurred, and for that I am sorry.

I am sorry to Sarah Wilson.

I am sorry that in less than nine months we changed your mission for the college that you so generously helped to become a possibility and I thank you for the last 143 years as a student of your college.

To “her dear departed daughters,” most especially those who fought to keep Wilson open during 1979, I

apologize that once again you had to face the loss of a school that means so much to you and holds so many memories. To my fellow classmates, I’m sorry that this was what our senior year has come to — many of us have felt lost through this experience, and stunned that we were so callously ready to abandon our mission that has meant so much to us. To our underclassmen, I am sorry too for the tumultuous semester that has passed, and I hope that we may experience calmer waters while still being free for all to express our views, regardless of where they fall on the debate.

To the freshmen specifically, I would like to apologize. I am sorry that your first semester here was so intense and divided. To anyone who has felt marginalized during this process, I am sorry. This was never about hating men – Wilson, through all of her traditions, is about welcoming every student who walks through her doors – but about everything to do with fighting for the right to the most beneficial education for myself and other women; an education proven by studies and an education at a women’s college.

How do you feel about the new academic program Photos and captions by April Davila additions?

Krista Dewald ‘16

“I love them. I think we need diversity in majors and student community throughout.”

Ashlee Yealy ‘15

“I’m indifferent. I don’t know how well they’ll succeed, but I am hopeful. I’m sure they have a plan laid out.”

Hillary Swartz ‘15

“I feel like it’ll open doors for students to come. There will be a bigger range of options for potential students.”

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 ful�ill 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.

Billboard Staff Advisers Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Editor-in-Chief Caileigh Oliver Apprentice Editor Lesley Eichelberger Staff Writers Caileigh Oliver Lauren Kershner Jonathan Clark Jisoo Kim Lesley Eichelberger Shumaila Bhatti April Davila Mallory Sunderland Yolanda Cabrera Amanda Clever Sherri Sadowski Beth Weixel Graphic Designers Caileigh Oliver Lesley Eichelberger Lauren Kershner Jisoo Kim

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by Amanda Clever The Spring 2013 semester has started and WCGA is here to help students. Over the Winter Break, the Board of Trustees met on January 13, 2013 to discuss and vote on the Future of Wilson College. WCGA was on campus to hear the decisions the Board of Trustees made to help our college thrive, including the decision to become 100% co-educational.

This semester, WCGA is here to do whatever we can for all students as they go through the process of dealing with these changes. WCGA and others realize that dealing with changes comes in many stages and varies in length and intensity. Please be considerate of those still going through the necessary steps to accept the future.

This semester is the time for all of us to become one united family and rise from the ashes and

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look towards the new adventure that awaits us on the other end.

To start this semester off right, WCGA held a PIZZA TALK on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 asking all “What is one thing that you love about Wilson?” Out of the 40 students that came, most said they loved Wilson because of the personal attention from professors, small class sizes, and how we are one big family on campus.

A reminder: Pizza Talk is a place for all students to come and express their concerns. Some voices are louder than others but WCGA wants to hear all the voices so that we can express the concerns to the proper officials.

That is the biggest why we are here.

Also starting back up this semester is Student of the Month. As a refresher, November Student of the Month was Maggie Sipps because of her moving speech at the Commission

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Meeting last semester. We would like to announce that our December/January Student of the Month was Arianna (Ariel) Huffman. Miss Huffman was chosen because of her great commitment and passion to Wilson’s rich history and using her voice. Miss Sipps and Miss Huffman have been given $15 gift cards from the place of their choosing. When you see these two ladies, please congratulate them. If you would like to nominate someone to be student of the month, please email WCGA and tell us why you think that student deserves the great honor.

New to the line-up for this semester, WCGA is looking for representatives in the positions of Athletics, Equestrian, ADP, Dining Hall, and Alumnae/i Relations. Requirements for the position are to attend all WCGA meetings that occur in the Bowl of the Dining Hall at 11 AM

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on Tuesdays and give a report at least once a month on the happenings in the designated group/area. These representatives will be the promoters and voice of these groups/areas. Students interested should email WCGA or talk to one of the officers in person about which position they are interested in.

Just a side note: WCGA officer elections are coming up in March. If you are interested in a certain position, ask the current officer about what they do outside of the regular Tuesday meetings. Start looking into your future leadership role for next year now.

Thoughts to Meditate On: Wilson College is like the Phoenix, we might turn become ashes but we rise from the ashes and keep moving forward. It is time for all of us to embrace the Phoenix and make it part of us and we will stand the test of time, regardless of what comes at us.

Student Government Strives to Keep Campus Connected

by Lesley Eichelberger Ever wonder what the WCGA really does? Do you know the words that those initials stand for? Many students here do not. WCGA stands for Wilson College Government Association. Its members serve to uphold the democratic ideals and values that our country was founded upon. Yet, a lack of support from the student body threatens to undermine WCGA’s goals.

“I do not know anything about the student government and I’ve lived on campus for three years,” admitted Jenna Curran, ’13.

If the students do not care enough to become at least semi-familiar with their student government, how can they be expected to care enough to actually participate? This apathetic attitude has surfaced in a rumor that many feel as though the WCGA is not needed and that the organization may not be around in the future.

President Mistick denies that there is any legitimate proof that the administration or student body would

like to see the WCGA disappear.

“There is no truth to this rumor,” said Mistick.

Jessica Masilotti ’13 holds the WCGA position of Constitution and

By Laws Chairperson. Her main duty is to comb through the student constitution and bylaws that are found in the student handbook and determine if they are constitutional. She hopes to keep WCGA fair with this rigorous inspection of the ruling doctrine.

“We are the voice of the students,” said Masilotti. “We are the starting point for any grievance between faculty and students or students and the administration. We practice joint governance, which means that we work closely with all the other members of our campus to maintain a democratic government.”

Assoc. Dean of Students Rebecca Hammell feels that students underestimate the power that joint governance allows the student body to wield.

“By participating in the WCGA, students have direct access to the Board of Trustees,” said Hammell.

“Members are obligated to sit on many committees. All the policies concerning residential life in the Blue Book are decided by the WCGA. With the coming of co-education, this will be very important to all students.”

Recent events surrounding the Commission on Shaping Wilson’s Future has caused student issues to be sidetracked and resulted in students feeling disconnected from faculty, their government and each other. WCGA’s campaign titled, “Persist Until Something Happens” (PUSH), aims to reconnect the entire community by bringing student issues to the forefront.

“We all want to move forward from here. As WCGA members, we will remain completely neutral. We do not want to exclude any member of our community from our goals,” said Masilotti.

As our student body becomes more diversified, WCGA’s efforts for a democratic student government become more important. Students in the Adult Degree Program expressed their

concern about being underrepresented when it comes to campus affairs.

“I hear from other ADP students that they feel left out. Not just that they aren’t able to participate in activities, but that they are not even aware of the resources that are available to them,” said Christina Barclay ’16.

Pizza Talk is one of the events created by WCGA to connect with students.

Masilotti describes these meetings as “open to all and a fun, relaxing way to see what’s on everyone’s mind.”

Aside from seeking out their constituent’s concerns, WCGA also is responsible for many other functions that promote a satisfying student experience.

Any student who is interested in getting to know the WCGA better and who wants to participate in student government is invited to attend a WCGA meeting. Meetings are held on Monday evenings in the WCGA office in Lenfest Commons and Tuesdays at 11am in the Bowl side of the dining hall. All members of the Wilson community are welcome to attend WCGA meetings.

WCGA Duties Include: • •

Attending faculty meetings Attending WCGA meetings and Pizza Talk

• Apportionments- Dividing the money in the student budget between various clubs and activities • Advocating for students

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Official Facebook Page Comment Removal; Censorship or Caution?

by Mallory Sunderland On Mon, Jan. 21, the Wilson College official Facebook page updated with a message to all those who had posted on the site with comments on the changes regarding the Sun, Jan. 13 vote by the Board of Trustees.

The message clearly states “…comments on Wilson’s Facebook page were dominated by a small group posting multiple negative entries…”

Because of this, all of the posts made about the Board of Trustee’s decision for the college to become a coeducational institution were removed.

A number of students and alumnae/I are angry at the removal of their comments and are viewing this as a bias against them.

“Some of the alums who are commenting have donated money to the college though and I think it’s a really bad decision to ignore them as Wilson is in a bit of a financial crises,” says Victoria Maddox ’14.

The concern is that the administration is not hearing the voices of the alumnae/I and students.

“We are not engaging in back-

A student looks at the Wilson College Facebook page ward discussion,” says Brian Speer, the Vice President of Marketing and Communication Speer feels as though negativity is not helping the cause.

“The intent of the Facebook page is for people to share their Wil-

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son experience and to get information on the college,” says Speer.

Speer believes the Facebook page is not a place for uncivilized discussions, which were taking place, so he feels the removals were – and are – justified.

Speer says the change has already occurred and there is no going back.

“We are focused on making sure the experience stays and the doubters will see we are still doing this,” said Speer.

Essentially, Speer is committed to seeing Wilson stay as it is, despite the changes.

Maddox says that even though she thinks the Wilson College Official Facebook Page is biased, she understands why, “…they’re trying to draw in new students and show the good side of Wilson.”

Maddox believes that the comments would express a different opinion which the administration could potentially see as being negative to Wilson’s image.

Maddox was also concerned whether or not the F.A.Q., which was promised on the Facebook page in January after the removal of the posts, will appear. It was not posted at the date of this publication. Speer said they would be releasing this very soon, however he wanted to address all of the questions before its release.

Airborne Mold Spores Detected, Removed From Residence Halls

by April Davila and Lauren Kershner

An information session for residents was held on Mon, Feb. 4 regarding the efforts to test for and eliminate possible airborne mold spores infiltrating the air in campus residence halls. Mold spores that linger in the air long enough can pose serious health concerns.

The week after December 2012 Winter break closing, mold-like spores were found in a first floor dorm room of Disert Hall occupied

by Robin Kane ‘15. Director of Residence Life Sherri Sadowski, Katie Kough the Director of the Women with Children Program, and Chuck Naso, the Environmental Health and Safety compliance manager, took Kane’s complaints seriously.

A local Chambersburg maintenance management service, Baxter Group Inc., tests the campus yearly for hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead-based paint. This yearly test is part of the college’s Environmental Health, Safety and Chemical Hygiene Program. The reports are kept on file as part of the school’s safety records. Baxter was already in the building conducting

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this yearly test while Sadowski and Kough checked out Kane’s complaint. Upon request, Baxter followed up on the condition of the bathroom.

“They responded really quickly,” says Kane. “I’m glad they caught it and fixed what was wrong. They let me know what was happening.”

Based on Baxter’s recommendation, testing was conducted in that room as well as the first floor of Disert.

Problematic air samples were found in four of the first-floor rooms in Disert. Based on these findings, Baxter recommended a campus-wide mold assessment and sampling program.

In Riddle Hall, three student rooms and two student bathrooms showed problematic air samples.

Riddle and Disert were the only residence halls that had rooms which did not pass inspection. Naso assures the community that every single residential room on campus underwent a visual inspection.

“To help protect the safety of the students, all rooms and areas were assessed for mold conditions and sampled as required,” says Naso.

If the visual inspection revealed the presence of mold, an air-sam-

pling was taken to determine the amount of airborne mold spores.

Any rooms that were found to be over the limit of total allowable number of airborne mold spores were cleaned. The rooms that were found to be problematic were remediated and are now “cleared” by Baxter.

The mold in Disert was caused by excessive moisture in the bathroom ventilation fans and the dryer and building exhaust systems. Naso notes that the entire Disert ventilation system was High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) cleaned. The college plans to implement a system to replace exhaust fans to help eliminate moisture in Riddle. These will have motion sensors that will remain on for 20 minutes after being triggered.

This will start with the rooms and areas that were problematic, and then move to the rest of the Riddle rooms.

Naso also says, “If students want to know an analysis for the results from this assessment they are available in my office, if there is any interest in the results of your residence. The findings from the assessment and sampling results determined if a remediation program was required…and the

plan was implemented, if needed.”

Baxter found the campus cleaner than any other college residence halls they have cleaned in the past five years, Naso affirmed.

Sadowski cautions, “Please don’t use bleach-based products as it tends to release more mold spores into the air as it evaporates. Baxter suggested that all you need to use [to clean] is dish soap and water and a rag. If we keep our places clean, we don’t need to worry.”

“I lived in Disert last year,” says Gina Weigold ‘16. “I probably should [be worried] but I’m not in my room enough.”

The college has implemented follow-up checks in the spaces that were remediated to ensure that there are no further issues. The staff is also being trained in HEPA cleaning measures as part of a future preventative zone maintenance program.

If you feel there is a moisture problem, you are encouraged to report it immediately to both Sadowski (sherri.sadowski@wilson. edu) and Naso (cnaso@wilson. edu). Make sure the issue is solved and if it reoccurs, report it again.

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What is the “We ♥ Wilson” Campaign?

by Sherri Sadowski

Throughout the spring semester, you will see a variety of initiatives and programs under the We ♥ Wilson umbrella. What is We ♥ Wilson? It is an attempt to raise awareness about all of the wonderful things our community offers, and to positively affirm those who make our community a strong, welcoming family. It is way for us to refocus on why students, staff, and faculty choose Wilson and stay at Wilson in a way that hopefully builds strength, resilience, and faith in our community. A We ♥ Wilson pride card surrounded by some pride pins. photo by Caileigh Oliver Created by Resident Assistants, Residence Life launched the pro- will be transformed into a poster ual residence hall programs. Each gram at Convocation on Tues, campaign later in the semester. of these organizations has a special Feb. 12 with pride buttons, pride The We ♥ Wilson pride cards are hole punch to mark your card. Keep cards, and the “With Wilson We for use by any member of the Wil- getting “daisies” to win prizes.

Stand” banner. We had tables out son community as well. These are We are also launching a pay-itthis week and will again in the meant to help promote attendance at forward bracelet program recognizfuture to continue making pride the amazingly diverse opportunities ing those who are acting in accorbuttons where any member of the offered in our community. These dance with our Honor Principle and Wilson community can pick up a small blue cards bordered with dai- what it means to be part of Wilson. pre-made button or design their sies should be presented at any cam- This can be anything from acting in own answering the prompt “What pus event sponsored by ResLife, a welcoming or caring way; particido you love about Wilson?” There Campus Activities Board (CAB), pating in the community or acting will even be a competition for best Wilson College Government Asso- in a way to improve the commudesign! At the tables we will also ciation (WCGA), Athletics, Chap- nity; or even standing up for other be collecting statements from folks laincy, Counseling, or Conferences members of the community. Small about “Why I love Wilson,” which & Special Events, and also individ- or large, we want to recognize those

things that our community members do to help foster the spirit of what it means to be “Wilson.” The Resident Assistants and individuals who have earned wristbands through community participation (the pride cards) will identify someone behaving in this way and pass on a wristband to the individual, identifying why they are being given the wristband. Each time a wristband is given, it is with the instruction that they must then recognize and pass on the wristband again with the instructions to continue paying it forward.

There are also other groups within the community looking for ways to offer positive affirmation and encouragement to the community. Be on the lookout for these and other activities inspired by the We ♥ Wilson campaign. If you think of your own initiative, let us know. We are going to wrap up the semester with a day of celebration the Saturday after classes end in May. Many ideas are being explored to make sure we are creating an experience that really captures all that is precious and special about our community. Watch for details after Spring Break.

Daisy Punch Card Prizes @ 5 daisies - take to ResLife for a free t-shirt @ 15 daisies - take to ResLife for a WilsonStrong wristband Board, cont. from p. 1 concerns about some of the decisions made. The most controversial of these is the decision to become co-educational. Currently, males in the Adult Degree Program (ADP) comprise 11% of the entire student population. This number will increase in the Fall of 2013 as enrollment opens up for male students to commute. Beginning in the fall of 2014, male students have the opportunity to reside on campus.

Robin Kane ’15 does not support Wilson’s decision to become co-educational.

“I like the feeling of an all-girls school. It’s like we are one big sorority. I don’t feel the need to do my hair fancy and I feel comfortable

about going to class in my pajama pants if I am running late. I think guys add a whole new element of girls wanting to impress them and vice versa. Not in a bad way, just something that we don’t have to deal with at the moment. I feel comfortable talking about that time of the month, sex and a variety of other topics with my friends at lunch because everyone around us is female and they are talking about the same things. Adding guys takes away some of that comfort,” said Kane.

However, Kane thinks that we have to accept things that we don’t like.

“I’m confident that even with the changes there will continue to be support for women here, especially in the Women With Children (WWC) program. When I go to

@ 10 daisies - take to ResLife for a pride pin @ 20 daisies - take to ResLife for grand prize drawing entry fencing and I bring my daughter, Lilli, nobody minds and I think that’s really cool,” said Kane.

A male student, Dale Eberle ‘14, disapproves of the decision to go co-educational. He believes that if the college had done a better job of promoting themselves, advertising and recruiting better in the past, then this approach would be unnecessary. He thinks that Wilson rested on their laurels and assumed that students would automatically just come, and now Wilson is faced with large debts and no way out but to go co-ed.

“I believe that the transition is going to be devastating at first. I don’t think that they will get enough new recruits to counter the amount of people who might leave,” said

Eberle. “I think the next few years here could be very lean. It is up to them as to how they are going to turn it around. If they market themselves and get involved in local high schools, they might be okay.”

Other students feel that these changes will provide new opportunities for the entire community.

Victoria Sheffield ’16 thinks that life at school might be difficult for a while because of the difference of opinions. Despite her worries, she recognizes that these different opinions are part of what makes Wilson special.

“I’m looking forward to the increased diversity in our school. It means more people with different experiences, thoughts, opinions and interests coming in,” said Sheffield.

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Postcard from the East

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Korean New Year’s Day, Seol-nal.

by Jisoo Kim Koreans regard Korean New Year’s Day as the real New Year’s Day which means Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year’s day on Jan. 1. We call Korean New Year’s day ‘Seol-nal’. The day is very important for Koreans because it is one of the biggest holidays in Korea and a big event. The entire country stops working to enjoy the day with their relatives. The date of Seol-nal is different every year, usually falls in late Janu-

ary or early February. This year, Seol-nal occurred on Feb. 10. On the day of Seol-nal, there’s a full moon in the sky and many people wear Hanbok, the traditional clothes of Korea. People usually like to wear Hanbok on special days.

There are also some traditional customs. First, all family members get together and feast on rice cake soup, called Tul-kuk, a Korean traditional food, on the morning of Seol-nal. When people eat rice cake soup, they believe it adds one

year to their life. People in Korea get one year older on New Year's Day, not on their birthday. There are many festive dishes for the New Year, so family members spend time preparing food all day long.

Second, children receive money after traditionally greeting their parents or elders. Parents and grandparents give words of blessing to the children. Koreans also go to their hometowns to meet and visit their ancestors' graves and relatives during the traditional holidays. We

also hold ceremonies, known as ch’arye, to pay respect to our ancestors on the morning of Seolnal. Finally, the traditional Korean New Year’s game is Yoot Nori, which is an ancient game that has been handed down for generations.

In America, I’m still surrounded by days like Seol-nal that remind me of my family in Korea, but I’m happy I can make many memories here by celebrating American holidays! If you meet Korean students here, just

An Act of Hate Stirs Echoes of Past Devastations

by Shumaila Bhatti

In World War II during the time of the Holocaust, books were being burned. At that time a famous poet Heinrich Heine (1850-1997) said, “When books are burned in the end people will be burned too.”

Standing in the middle of the hall in the Holocaust Museum, flooded by people, I read these words printed on the glass wall across the hall. Even though the entire hall was filled with people, it was quiet. Way too quiet. No one said a word as they walked by the display of pictures of mutilated bodies and corpses on the walls around them, while some were busy watching the small LCDs where different videos were being played. It was a state of mourning for all of them.

While everyone else watched the pictures and videos intently, I just stood there staring at that one small, otherwise meaningless sentence. I could relate to it.

Maybe that’s why I was stuck there.

As a million pictures flashed in front of my eyes, I could feel a sudden ache in my heart. My lips trembled and tears welled up in my eyes. I was angry and sad; it was a mix of my emotions that made me want to cry as I felt so helpless.

I shook my head and looked away. I did not want anyone else to see the emotional turmoil I was going through. I tried to shake myself out of it; instead I was flooded with more thoughts and images!

This reminded me of the day when Pastor Terry Jones at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla. planned a Quran Burning Ceremony for the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Jones started this so-called peace campaign on Mar. 20, 2011.

Muslims all over the world protested, but he wanted to bring peace through this wretched plan. Would burning a Holy book bring peace or would it bring social conflicts

and religious hatred among people?

I am not blaming Christians. In my country, some Christians rallied against this because they knew it had the name of our Messiah.

How can one even think that all Muslims are terrorists? That the Quran is a book of the devil? Have they tried reading the Quran themselves? How can a religion whose very name is based on the word salam, meaning ‘peace’, teach the acts of torture, preach the word of hate and make bloodshed legal?

It is amazing how people believe in what they are told without pondering over it. Think for a second! How would you feel if you love someone and know them way better than anyone else does, and someone comes to you and says, “You love a devil and I will burn him/her?” Would you stand up for your love? Would you not get angry? Yes you would!

So ask yourselves, if Muslims reacted to this Quran burning ceremo-

ny, why were they labeled as extremists? I am not referring to the ones who tie a bomb to their chest and blow up people. That is NOT Islam! If they claim to be Muslims, I can assure you that they are lying.

Don’t judge a book by its cover or what others say about it, you must read it to know for yourself because it might be way more interesting than it looks. Burning books has never been good and history repeatedly proves that. The result has always been war and disorder in society.

“When the Angels said, ‘O Mary, Allah gives thee glad tidings of a son through a word from Him; his name shall be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, honored in this world and the next, and those who are granted nearness to God.” -The Holy Quran (3:46) How can any good Christian burn a book that contains these verses and a whole chapter on Mary?

They would know better than that.

Curriculum and Pedagogy Ad Hoc Committee Open Meeting February 26, 2013 11:00am Warfield Auditorium All Students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumnae/i, and Wilson employees are encouraged to attend.

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Around Campus Leah Rockwell and Barbara Bush ‘13 in the Career Development Office Photo by Yolanda Cabrera

CDC Seeks Replacements: Campus Community Enjoys Benefits

by Yolanda Cabrera

Coverage in Wilson’s Career Development Center changed on Dec. 31 of last year.

As a result, the Career Development Office made decisions regarding how they can provide services to students, especially the seniors who are in their last semester.

On Mon, Jan. 28, Renee Payne, Leah Rockwell and Angela Lynch became the Career Development Team. Each week these women share their knowledge, guidance and expertise with current students and alumnae/i.

They work with individuals on resumes, graduate school applications and internship searches.

The Career Development Center (CDC) is located in Lenfest 103. In the CDC there is a library with a variety of books to assist students with career planning. The CDC offers programs, workshops and online resources. The staff is meeting the demands of schedules, by working with individuals via e-mail, by phone or in person.

Barbara Bush ’13 is a member of the Women with Children program has utilized the CDC’s services.

“The current staff is top notch and very helpful,” says Bush.

“They helped me step by step and I now feel I have a resume that will move to the top of the stack instead of being pushed to the side. I have been a fan of the Career Development Center since I walked on campus especially since Angela Lynch was the first person I met, she is just awesome! I am glad she is back.”

Bush goes on to say, “The Career Center is crucial for any graduating senior so that grad school applications and resumes look the best in this highly competitive job market.

The Career Development Center is also very helpful to students that are undecided about a major or just want to do something unconventional with their current major; so, no you don't have to wait until your junior or senior year to stop by the office, the earlier the better.”

Receiving assistance from the CDC is easy and convenient for all Wilson students and alumnae/i.

“I sent my resume to the Career Development Center via e-mail for review and Leah Rockwell responded. Leah reviewed it and made suggestions so that my resume would stand out among the competition.

I simply emailed it and Leah responded rather quickly,” says Bush.

On Wed, Feb. 13 Rockwell sat down with Bush to give her resume a final review.

“Career Counseling is one small part of the training that we do for counseling, because the relationship between one's life and work is so important, says Rockwell. “I like approaching career services from that vantage point. My area of strength is resume critique: how you express yourself on paper is imperative in securing an interview, and I really enjoy working with people to express themselves to potential employers as thoroughly and precisely as possible.”

From Jan. 28 to Apr. 8 Renee Payne is scheduled Mondays 8:30 am to 3 pm. Leah Rockwell is schedule Monday and Wednesday 3:005:00 p.m. Angela Lynch is schedule on Fridays 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, email career@ wilson.edu or call 717-262-2006.

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Classes

Tropical Ecology Trip to Belize

photos courtesy of Courtney Lieb and Tonya Grissinger

Annual Energy and You Conference Held in Brooks Science Complex

by Shumaila Bhatti

The 2013 Energy and You committee organized the fifth annual “Energy and You” workshop on Sat, Feb. 9 in the Brooks Science Complex. This year’s topic was “Invest in Your Future: Your Energy Options.”

Dr. Edward Wells, a member of the Energy and You Committee 2013 and professor at Wilson College said that “The “Energy and You” conference provided citizens in the Franklin County area with an opportunity to learn how to save both energy and money. While some sessions focused on the energy challenges and opportunities we face as a society, others provided useful and targeted solutions for homeowners to meet their energy needs in safe and affordable ways.”

Keynote speaker John Hanger served as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for over two years before entering into private practice and is also the former Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. A recognized expert on environment, energy, green economy and gas drilling, Hanger has also played

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a key role in the legislative body for the protection of environment.

In his keynote speech Hanger said there is no perfect alternative energy choice and weaknesses and strengths should be fairly and objectively addressed. He also revealed to the audience that there has been significant growth in the use of alternatives; in 2009 we used more nuclear and less alternative energy sources. However, now we use more alternatives compared to nuclear in our energy share.

“Solar will be the new shale gas within five years… it is a huge revelation… the Pandora’s Box has been opened,” said Hanger.

Christine Mayer, the moderator for the workshop, a member of the Energy and You Committee 2013 and Director of the Fulton Center of Sustainable Living at Wilson College said solar projects across the Chambersburg community increased. Chambersburg has 18 houses with solar panels and is the largest community with solar panels in Pennsylvania. She said the Fulton Center had an energy audit in December and another will be conducted March.

While answering a question

from the audience as to why he thought solar will be the new shale gas, Hanger replied that the price of solar is coming down.

Solar projects have declined in price since 2010 by more than 50% per panel, and continue to decline along with system costs.

Jason Grottini from Envinity said in his presentation that when we look at utility bills every month, we need to ask two questions. First, where does our money go? Second, where do you want it to go?

There is energy loss at every step of the process from production to supply. We also pay for the lost energy that never reaches us. A typical home owner pays around $2,200 per year whereas the energy efficient home owner pays only $900 per year. The way to achieve efficiency is by following the Conservation, Efficiency and Generation model (C.E.G.). He added that we need to minimize cost, increase efficiency and reach zero net energy.

Ron Pezon, Electric Superintendent at the Chambersburg Borough, addressed the audience saying that Chambersburg is the only municipality that has its own electric generation in the United

States (i.e. if the entire country has a black out, Chambersburg will still have electricity). It is a community based energy generation system. It will be achieved by landfill methane gas production and supply, called Blue Ridge Landfill Gas Power Project and is under construction right now. The idea of Tire-Derived Fuel is also being explored as a source of electricity.

In his presentation on Heat Pump Options, Tony Valente, Instructor of Industrial and Energy Technology at Hagerstown Community College said we need to recognize all the options and our #1 option is energy efficiency. While addressing the audience Valente said, “You can still make electricity. That to me is your next step.”

The conference was sponsored

by West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (Platinum Sponsor), Wilson College (Gold Sponsor) and AutomatedLogic (Silver Sponsor). The conference was successfully organized by the 2013 Energy and You Committee; Constance Kelley, Len Lindenmeyer, Wayne Mackey, Christine Mayer, William Mooney, Kathy Newcomer, Christina Vosburgh and Edward Wells.

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Sports

Basketball Team Honors Seniors at Last Home Game

by Lauren Kershner

Fans gathered in the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Field House to watch the Phoenix play in the last basketball game of the season on Sun, Feb. 17 against SUNY IT. The team was coming off of a win against Penn State Harrisburg on Fri, Feb. 15. The game Friday night came down to the wire, and fans were eager to see a repeat on Sunday.

The Phoenix started off strong, pushing their opponent right away.

Tara Fields ‘13 and Vanessa Whitfield ‘14 both led the charge, with the team picking up the early lead due to shots from both players. The team led most of the first half and by the end the half they led on 42-34.

“These ladies give 100% every game,” said Head Coach Angie Grove ‘00. “They put their hearts and souls into every game, no matter what the outcome may be.”

The team came out for the second half with the same fire they began the game with. Samantha Baker ’13 and Monica Lyons ’13 played alongside Fields and Whitfield to lead the team. Heather Jones ’14 scored one three-point shot, which helped keep the Phoenix in the lead. After a long battle in the second half, the Phoenix lost with

L-R: Monica Lyons, Tara Fields, Samantha Baker, and Hayden Baker Photo by Lauren Kershner

a score of 83-76. There was a lot of tension in the stands, however the fans cheered their team on until the very end. The team played well and the close score proves it.

“The girls played hard and it shows,” Grove said.

She also spoke about the three seniors who will leave team: Lyons, Baker and Fields.

Lyons is a two-year member of the team who according to Grove was “bugged” to play during her soccer season in her junior year.

Since last season, Lyons has doubled both her points scored and her minutes played this season.

“Monica always has a smile on her face, no matter what,” said Grove.

Baker is a first year player and a member of the Women with Children program. Grove said, “Sam is a great kid and an awesome mom.”

She states that Baker is always positive and puts forth effort at practice and at games. Baker’s favorite part of the game is defense, but she did score 20 points during the season.

“Tara Fields is the heart and soul of this team,” said Grove.

“She gets pounded and then gets right back up.” Fields has proven who she is here by playing for the team. Throughout her time on the team, Fields scored 1418 points. She played over 3,000 minutes and last season reached her 1,000 points mark.

During the game Whitfield also beat the 1,000 point mark, ending the season with a total of 1,004 points.

Grove wishes to thank the fans for coming out to support the team at every game.

Final Home Gymnastics Meet Held, Alumnae Attend Basketball

by Beth Weixel, Athletics Department

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On Sat, Feb. 2, the Wilson College Athletic department hosted Rhode Island College and SUNY Brockport in its final home gymnastics meet.

As part on an ongoing evaluation of varsity sports teams, Wilson College has decided to discontinue gymnastics following the 2012-13 academic year.

Prior to the start of the meet, Wilson gymnastics alumnae marched in with current Wilson gymnast, Jenny Miller ’15. Past and present Wilson gymnasts were recognized and received a bouquet.

Miller competed as an all-around gymnast, combining for a score of 30.275, her personal best this season.

1/6 Cazenovia College 72-80 L 1/8 Penn State Abington 56-64 L 1/12 SUNY Cobleskill 39-59 L 1/13 SUNY Morrisville 33-45 L 1/20 Wells College 56-73 L 1/23 Penn State Harrisburg 46-89 L 1/26 College of St. Elizabeth 51-73 L 1/27 Penn State Berks 69-78 L 1/29 Gallaudet University 53-64 L 2/2 Keuka College 46-71 L 2/5 Trinity University 35-63 L 2/9 Lancaster Bible College 40-69 L 2/10 Penn State Berks 49-76 L 2/13 Gallaudet University 54-69 L 2/15 Penn State Harrisburg 77-75 W 2/17 SUNY IT 76-83 L

L: Jenny Miller prepares to vault Photo by Jess Menard

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Arts & Entertainment

Art Exhibit at State Museum Increases Visibility and Rewards

Arts&Entertainment

by Lesley Eichelberger

The art department just might be Wilson’s best kept secret. Assoc.

Professor of Fine Arts Philip Lindsey and Assoc. Professor of Fine Arts Robert Dickson are making big things happen for their department.

Both instructors are genuinely enthusiastic about art and bring their A-game when it comes to promoting their students’ work. Their latest effort is an exhibition at the Doshi Gallery at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, located in Harrisburg, Pa. The exhibition will feature work from both professors, as well as the work of two seniors.

Amanda Stup ’13 and Lauren Dieffenbach ’13 were chosen by the faculty to submit work for the exhibit titled “Course and Discourse: An Exhibition of Student and Professor Artwork.” The event will showcase en-

tries from seven schools and will be on display for over 30,000 visitors.

“Our goal is to increase the visibility of Wilson,” said Lindsey. “This is a great opportunity for students to exhibit in a real museum and an opportunity for Wilson to be recognized.”

This exhibition is unique in its theme of joining faculty and student work. Dickinson doubts that very many professors in this area are actively creating art.

He says, “They are too busy with their day jobs. Both Philip and I are active with projects. I love to share my work. Knowing that I have a voice in art is what gets me out of bed in the morning.”

Stup and Dieffenbach embrace this opportunity. Both women recognize the value of this experience.

Stup has been enrolled at this institution for twelve years. Her two children grew up with Wilson’s campus as their playground.

This exhibition is an achievement that makes her graduation in the spring all the more sweet.

“It is very exciting! Exhibiting at the museum gives the public a chance to see my work. It elevates it above student level and will help to further my career,” said Stup .

Amanda’s piece is untitled in the exhibit, but stands out with its novel subject matter.

“It is a part of a book that I created for an intermediate book class last semester. It is a photograph of collard greens on a mirror. The ability to play with light allows for me to take something common like the greens and make it uncommonly beautiful in a new light,” she explained.

Dieffenbach‘s entered her final painting project for a class she completed with Lindsey last year titled “Spirit.” After showing it in the Bogigian Gallery in Lortz Hall, she received a great response from her family and friends. She describes the soul of her painting as a representation of her own free-spirited self. The colors used to create the work intentionally invoke passion.

“I am a passionate person. This is a huge opportunity for me, but also for Wilson to get its cre-

Entrance to the State Art Museum Photo by Lesley Eichelberger

ative and artistic side out there.

I do not think that the art department gets the recognition that it deserves and this is a chance for that to happen,” said Dieffenbach.

Anyone interested in visiting the exhibit is invited to attend the reception on Fri. May 15, 2013 at the Doshi Gallery at the State Museum of PA. The reception will run from 6pm-8pm and transportation is provided. The exhibit will run until May 5, 2013. Contact Lindsey at plindsey@wilson.edu or Dickson at rdickson@wilson.edu for details.

Movie Review: The Greatest Manhunt in History by: Jonathan Clark

In

the wake of the September 11th attacks, there have been dozens of movies made dealing with the home front aftermath of the events, the multiple wars conducted in the name of freedom and countless theories as to how we became a target and got involved in what seems to be endless war with people that may or may not even exist half-way around the world. Most of these films are poorly done, jingoist fodder and usually forgotten a few weeks after their release.

The exception to this is director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal’s two films dealing with the war on terror: 2009’s The Hurt Locker and 2012’s outstanding Zero Dark Thirty. Billed as “the

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story of history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s most dangerous man,” Zero Dark Thirty is an unbelievably realistic portrayal of the decade long search and ultimate killing of Osama Bin Laden.

The film stars Jessica Chastain as Maya, a dedicated CIA special agent assigned to the Middle East to assist with prisoner interrogations and cyphering through mounds of false leads to find the clues necessary to locate Bin Laden. Since her breakout year in 2011 where she starred in no less than seven different productions (and earned an Oscar nomination for The Help), Chastain has proven a force to be reckoned with in motion pictures and she is nothing short of astonishing in this role. While watching her perfor-

mance, I couldn’t help but think of other strong, powerful female portrayals in past films like Sigourney Weaver in Aliens and Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs. While Jennifer Lawrence will probably win the Academy Award for Best Actress for Silver Linings Playbook, Chastain deserves it more.

Zero Dark Thirty has undergone a series of attacks and has been the subject of some controversy in its depiction of torture and how the filmmakers obtained much of the information depicted onscreen (Bigelow and Boal even had to testify at a congressional hearing on the subject). One wonders if the big to-do is linked to the fact that the movie paints too accurate a portrayal that makes the United

States government, the CIA (and particularly the Bush administration) appear utterly immoral.

The film is also under fire for its supposed pro-torture stance, which is ludicrous for anyone who has actually seen the picture.

Bigelow makes quite clear that the information used to track Bin Laden was not gained through torture, but from a back log of files piled up since the 9-11 attacks.

Zero Dark Thirty is not noted for its entertainment value, though it has some absolutely suspenseful, tense moments. But it nothing short of a masterpiece; a work of riveting documentary-like filmmaking, a triumph for Bigelow and Boal, and the most important, and best, film of 2012.

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Campus

Wilson Students Encourage Others to Grab PLEN Experience

by Yolanda Cabrera A learning session about a national organization that helps college women develop networking and leadership skills was held in Wilson’s Dining Hall on Thurs, Feb. 7. During lunch, students, faculty and staff sat down to learn about the impact the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) has had on Wilson students. The group came to listen to the experiences that Carol Zehosky ’12 and Yolanda Cabrera ’13 had while on “Capitol Hill” in Washington D.C. for the PLEN Women & Public Policy seminars this past January.

“PLEN gives our students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a chosen field as well as their networks which is important to building their future. It exposes them to travel and navigating a big city, something many of them have not done before attending the PLEN seminars,” says Robin Herring, Assistant to Dean Mary Hendrickson, the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

“The PLEN Lunch and Learn

clarified some of my questions about PLEN, but also gave me more motivation to attend one of PLEN’s events,” says Krista Dewald ’16.

Based in Washington D.C., PLEN’s focus is to prepare college women for leadership. During their annual seminars, participants are introduced to women from various areas of public policy, education and healthcare.

PLEN has a long history of bringing college women to Washington, D.C to network with high-level women policy makers dating extending to 1978, and offers seminars, internships, mentors and job opportunities.

Students who attended the PLEN Lunch & Learn expressed interest in attending the Women & Congress seminars that will be held in Washington, D.C. on March 10-22. They came equipped with questions and listened to resume tips, information on what an informational interview can do for your career path, as well as the importance of creating business cards.

“You can only read about an or-

ganization so much,” says Dewald.

“Being able to see how confident, passionate, and prepared Yolanda and Carol were really got me excited about attending one of these seminars.

I was able to see the outcome of these seminars, which was better than reading about the outcomes on a website.”

“I am grateful to Robin Herring for providing the Lunch and Learn forum that allowed me to share my PLEN experiences with the Wilson Community and would like to thank the faculty, staff and students who attend the forum. The PLEN organization not only gives women the tools to succeed in leadership positions but also inspires them through the passion and commitment of their members,” says Zehosky, who is now a PLEN Ambassador and is featured in the organization’s February newsletter.

Being a PLEN Ambassador for Wilson College requires Zehosky to educate students about how PLEN can open doors for jobs, connect women with people who can help secure an

internship or help launch their career.

“I look forward to helping Wilson students experience the benefits of attending a PLEN seminar,” says Zehosky.

This event provided students with an awareness of the variety of funding opportunities available through PLEN and Wilson College which allow more students to benefit from the professional and personal guidance that PLEN has to offer.

Students should know that attending PLEN’s seminars can encourage confidence, motivation, and leadership in the public policy world.

The panelists that participants meet through PLEN provide energy, knowledge and experience for students to carry with them on their career path.

If interested in attending a PLEN seminar, please contact Dean Hendrickson’s office at ext. 2018 or robin. herring@wilson.edu for more information about scholarships and funding options through PLEN or the Blue Jacket Golf Tournament sponsorship.

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Dear Wilson College Community, After carefully tracking the dialogue about Wilson for some time now, and having had the great privilege of serving on Wilson’s Board of Trustees, I would like to share my perspective with you all.

1. Words are Important. It is critical that we are mindful of the words we use when discussing something as important as Wilson’s survival and its ability to thrive long term. It is imperative that we speak out with respect and with good manners. That is the standard by which responses need to be measured. Not by their emotion or level of intensity, but by the way we actually talk to one another—especially when there is a disagreement. It is profoundly disappointing and distressing to hear and read the name calling that is going on. There is no place for some of the words being thrown out there.

Because you are passionate about an opinion, does not mean that you get a pass to be disrespectful. It is sad that we need to be reminded to show good manners.

2. Intentions. The people involved are dedicating extraordinary efforts on behalf of Wilson. This is true for parties on all sides of the argument. It is important to not just understand but embrace those participating in these efforts. No one involved has ill intent. There is no hidden agenda. The process has been as transparent as is possible, given human nature.

There is no conspiracy. There are just good people with incredible dedication, who have provided untold hours toward solving the long-term, intractable problems at Wilson. And good people with good intentions come to different conclusions all of the time. But once decisions are made, it is time to all work together towards common goals and that should be the call to action for the Wilson Community.

3. Transformational. Wilson is undergoing an extraordinary transformation. True transformations are rare. That Wilson has been given that opportunity to transform itself is because she has a community that runs very deep. No one who has been tracking the college’s enrollment and finances over time can be surprised by the need for Wilson to transform itself.

We must stop picking at details whose purpose is to distract us from the core issue: the College for Women is not thriving, despite extraordinary time and money spent. The time for change is now.

4. Face the Facts. We have had 34 years of resisting transformation, and during that time the College for Women has not thrived by almost any measure. We need to stop masquerading opinion for fact. It is simply incorrect to state that more and more young women are coming to appreciate women only institutions. The facts do not support that claim, particularly as it relates to Wilson. Wilson’s circumstances are unique to Wilson and they need to be addressed. The world has changed, just look at the 20-somethings of today. We are going to have to keep up with them if we are to thrive. Sarah would not mind.

5. Work Together. In order for Wilson to navigate these unchartered waters, she would be served best by having everyone pull together. Now that decisions are made, the name-calling has to stop. We need to get on with the real task of her transformation. Raising money to fight the coed decision is not money being spent to help the College thrive. While it was noteworthy that a dedicated group was able to raise $81,000 in 20 some days, it is even more noteworthy to keep in mind is that Wilson needs to raise $108,000 every month, every year, just to meet our annual fund goal of $1.3 million.

6. Threats for Legal Action. Now is NOT the time for threats of legal action if the Board does not reverse itself. There are certainly times when lawsuits are necessary in order to create sea changes in our society. But demanding that the courts again intervene and make Wilson ‘stay the course,’ and deliver more of the same will simply not solve Wilson’s challenges. It will not get us enough students.

7. Call to Action. Now is the time for all of us to meet the challenges facing Wilson head-on. We need to support the Board’s decision and Wilson’s leadership. It is time to put our shoulders to the boulders and work together.

Sandy Walker Class of 1974

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Chaplain’s Labyrinth Project Invites New Perspectives

by Lesley Eichelberger

The Reverend Rosie Magee swirls around her office, talking quickly and managing a smile as she multi-tasks. It is very obvious that she has a purpose for her efforts and as she begins to speak, it becomes clear she has a passion as well. Her positive energy has been directed to a new project she has been working on in her position as Chaplain. It is fittingly called The Labyrinth Project, as the central theme in the semester long event is labyrinth.

Magee explains the concept of a labyrinth as one that is often mistaken for a maze. According to Magee, the two are not just different- they are actually opposites. Each symbol represents a determinant outlook on life. The labyrinth promotes a positive outlook on life that is characterized by onward motion- but with intervals to rest and socialize continuity and contentment. A maze-type outlook on life is characterized by abrupt dead-ends and a sense of frustration and failure.

“The concept is thousands of years old,” said Magee. “It transcends demographics. The main idea is that a labyrinth is designed

Wilson College’s Logo for The Labyrinth Project

to help you find your way and a maze is meant to keep you lost.

There are so many directions that this concept can be taken.”

It is this potential for creativity that Magee most excited about.

She has spoken with several departments and is pleased with the response that she has already received.

“Denise Joyal is going to have her class make ceramic tiles that will be pieced together as part of a

labyrinth that we are going to construct out on the green. At each of the events that we have planned there will be river stones to paint to add to the labyrinth,” said Magee.

“Each event will help us build it.

Then on May 4th it is World Labyrinth Day. For that day we will have our labyrinth ready. We are also accepting artwork for an exhibition that will be held for the event.”

Kimmy Leitma ’16 is excited to learn more about these upcoming events.

“I think this is a good idea,” said Leitma. “It’s a great way for students to get involved around campus.”

This project is an invitation to all members of our community to have fun and to experience the labyrinth in a way that promotes creativity and unity. Several events are currently underway, including a call for creative writing from students, staff and faculty. To submit work to the Bottom Shelf Review for this special publication, email mcornelius@wilson. edu no later than Mon, Mar. 25.

To make reservations in advance for any event relating to the Labyrinth Project call (717)264-4141x3307 or email rosie.magee@wilson.edu.

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Labyrinth Project Upcoming Events: •A Day of Rest Retreat on March 2, 2013 at Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriotsville, Md. •Movie Showing, “The Way,” about a father walking the El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through France/Spain.

Showing is Fri, Mar. 22 at 4pm. Free admission.

•Meal and Talk with Camille Bauchchman and Asuncion Arnedo. Both women have walked the El Camino de Santiago. Meal at 6pm. Talk at 7pm.

•Lenten Worship series on the theme “Pilgrimage” Wednesdays 12-12:30 pm.

The Lenten series will include guest speaker the Reverend Marge Iddings on February 27th.

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Kid’s Corner

Kid’s Korner What is a labyrinth?

A labyrinth is like a maze, but it is not the same. While a maze is meant to get you lost, a labyrinth is meant to help you find your way.

It’s all about the journey and having fun! You can make your own rules in a labyrinth.

You can also visit The Labyrinth Society’s Online Labyrinth! http://labyrinthsociety.org/flash/labyrinth.htm

Fun Activities Things you can do with a labyrinth 1. Draw your own labyrinth (like the one on this page) and decorate it using glitter, sequins, beads, or anything you like.

2. Are you visiting the beach during Spring Break? Instead of a sandcastle, you can draw a big labyrinth in the sand and take turns walking through it. If you want, you can even decorate it with shells!

3. Have you ever made your own stepping stone? Craft stores sell kits that let you design one all your own that you can decorate with a really cool labyrinth for the garden.

4. Spring is coming! That means warmer weather, a lot of sunshine, and hours of outdoor fun. Using rope, a garden hose, or even things you find in nature, you and your friends (and family too) can build a labyrinth in your own backyard.

Have fun making your own labyrinth!

Parents: Remember to take pictures and submit them to the Billboard!

The Finger Labyrinth A Finger Labyrinth may appear to be like a maze. However, a maze aims to confuse while a Labyrinth is a continuous circular path that contains no dead ends. It is one path that has the same entry and exit points and a place for pause at the center.

The goal is to use your finger to trace through the path. People can use their non-dominant hand to trace through a Finger Labyrinth and being a right brain task, your intuition and creativity can be opened up.

Take your time. It is not a race.

It’s the journey that is important.

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Calendar & Announcements Weekly Events Wednesday Worship Wednesdays Thompson Chapel 12:00pm-12:20pm

Thurs, Feb. 21 Reduce Stress for a Heatlhy Heart Workshop Brooks Science Center 5:30-7:30pm

Current Events Table Tuesdays Dining Hall 12:00pm

Sat, Feb. 23

Wed, Feb. 27

Fri, Mar. 1

Sat, Mar. 2

Art Exhibition Reception Bogigian Gallery 5:00pm-7:00pm

Tropical Ecology of Belize Student Experiences Studying Abroad Patterson Lounge 12:00pm-1:00pm

VMT Club Dog Wash VMC 9:00am-4:00pm

Room Changes End

SPRING BREAK!!

March 11-15

Felt Making Class Lenfest Commons 7:00pm

Sun, Mar. 3

Suffrage Centennial March Washington D.C. Contact an RA if interested

Fiber Fellowship Tuesdays Lenfest Commons 8:00pm-10:00pm

Project SHARE 7:30am-12:15pm Contact rosie.magee@ wilson.edu

An Evening with John Quinones 8:00pm Tickets $10 and transportation provided Contact leah.rockwell@ wilson.edu

VMT Club Dog Wash VMC 9:00am-4:00pm

Spanish Table Dining Hall Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm Fridays 12:00pm-1:00pm

R.E.S.T. Bon Secours Retreat Center 7:30am-6:00pm Contact rosie.magee@ wilson.edu by Feb. 22 FREE Muhibbah Club International Dinner Jensen Dining Hall 6:00pm

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Tues, Mar. 5

Thurs, Mar. 7

Sat, Mar. 9

Thurs, Mar. 14

Master of Humanities Program Info Session Norland Hall Parlor 4:00pm-5:30pm

Spanish Movie Series Allen Auditorium 9:15pm

Halls Close 10:00am

Meet the Business Office and Financial Aid Dining Hall 11:15am-1:00pm

Sociology 120 Wednesdays 7-8pm Fridays from 2-3pm Tutor: Heather Humwood Biology 110 and 102 Mondays, Tuesday, and Fridays 11-12pm Tutors: Kisha Pradhan and Jyotsna Dhakal Spanish 102 By appointment Tutor: Katelyn Wingerd

Academic Support Center Study Groups Math 098, 103, 110, 115, and 140 By appointment Tutors: Amanda Clark, Kotchaphorn Mangkalaphiban, Anush Petrosyan, Katelyn Wingerd, and Brittnee Beck (for 098)

Psychology 110 and 115 (statistics) Thursdays 2-4pm Tutor: Morgan Shadle VMT 210, 213, 216, and 218 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays By appointment Tutor: Sarah McGuckin

Chemistry 102 Wednesdays and Thursdays 7-8pm Tutor: Stephanie Walker **The Wednesday hour will accommodate up to six students in a study group format, while the Thursday time VMT216 (Anatomy & Physiology) is broken into two 30-minute slots for those students Monday 9:30pm-10:30pm who prefer a more individualized approach.

3rd floor lounge area of Mac/Dav As always, use the online appointment system to schedule your sessions.

Tutor: Sarah McGuckin

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