2017-10-13

WILSON

THE BILLBOARD

FALL 2017 ISSUE 2

WILSON COLLEGE

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

College Store and Cafe Celebrates One Year in Business

FRIDAY, October 13, 2017

IN THIS ISSUE...

Editorial 2

Fitting In is Overrated Sound Off Wilson!

Opinion 3

Transition From H.S. to College The Professor is IN!

Politics 4-5

Travel Ban 2.0 Airstrikes Against ISIS in Libya Trump Visits Puerto Rico

Campus 6-7

Learning Campus Loses Grant Future Plans for Edgar Hall Phoenix Fridays

Issues 8-9

Wilson College Store and Cafe

By Hong Nguyen

The Wilson College Store and Cafe will reach a milestone this month, marking its first anniversary on Sat, Oct. 21.

During its first year, the College Store and Café continued to gain more positive feedback from Wilson students and community members as the business became more established.

The relocation of the College Store and grand opening of the Café was one of Wilson’s highlights in 2016. Moved from its old location in Lenfest Commons, the College Store is now located next to the Café on the ground floor of the John Stewart Memorial Library.

The store’s mission has never changed. It has always been the place for Wilson community members to purchase Wilson-featured gear. Some of the most coveted items include Phoenix sweatshirts, hoodies, mugs and keychains. The store also promotes branded merchandise with items designed specifically for Wilson’s traditional Evens and Odds colors.

As excited as students are with the College Store’s

relocation, they are more thrilled about the opening of the College Café.

In response to customers’ demands, the Café’s menu offers various beverages and food items ranging from different types of coffee, Frappuccino, and smoothies to muffins and sandwiches. The Café has also recently added new fall flavors with the release of the Peanut Butter White Hot Chocolate and Latte.

Mary Middaugh, the new manager of the College Store and Café, thought this was a perfect fit for her passion in customer service in the food industry.

“Every day is a different day,” shared Middaugh. “As the students stop by the store and café, we get to know them or at least what food and drink they like. Many of them will stand and talk to us about their family, course of study or other activities here at Wilson. It is a great feeling to know that they enjoy stopping by. We encourage everyone to stop in and meet our staff of friendly associates.”

LGBTQ History Domestic Violence Awareness NFL Takes Knee Photos by Kirsten Bilger Heidi Smith ’18 shared, “We NASCAR Opinion on Protests

have so many more options of drinks and food now. The Café was definitely my lifesaver during summertime when the dining hall is not open. The longer hours are a plus too as we can now get food whenever we want without having to wait for the dining hall to be open.”

Students can get the chance to explore the Café not only by purchasing items but also by becoming an employee.

The Café hires work study students for various shifts.

Having been with the Café for over a year, Esther Miller ’18 never lost excitement coming to work.

“I enjoy seeing different people coming to the shop, almost everyone on campus actually,” Miller said. “I honestly love making drinks and keep experimenting with different ingredients until we come up with something new that people love.”

Middaugh added, “We are more than just a café and college store. As managers and mentors we strive to provide an environment where

International 10-11

Earthquakes Rock the World International Insights

Students 12-13

History of Halloween “IT” Dreamcasting Friday the 13th: Not Just a Movie

Books 14

Banned Books Week

Entertainment 15

Reviews: “Maze Runner” & “Lucifer”

Calendar 16

student workers can learn retail, food service and business management skills.”

In regard to the future vision for the College Store and Café, Middaugh said, “We will continue to pique everyone’s interest at the café by introducing seasonal items and celebrating National Holidays like White Chocolate Day and Rice Krispie Treat Day. On these days we sold Rice Krispies Treats and introduced a new White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate to our daily menu.”

For more information on hours of operation and menu items, please visit the Wilson College Store and Café.

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EDITORIAL

Fitting In Is Overrated: Just Be Yourself

In today’s society, there are so many people that try their hardest to “fit in” with a group.

This is seen more so in middle/ high schools. Teens are faced with the daily struggle of being bullied, depressed and/ or anxious. It is no wonder why teens want to fit in with everything going on. Fitting in is believed to make things better and easier. Along the way, however, people end up losing their real self to a made up version of themselves in order to fit in. Or if they do not fit in, then they are isolated.

I was in the latter category throughout middle/high school. When I was in elementary school, I found it easier to hang with the guys because there was less drama and they seemed to have fun at recess.

The guys would play football, kickball, tag and dodgeball while the girls walked around with linked arms and gossiped.

I was not one for that so I found my friends to be all guys.

When I hit middle/high school, I only had one girl who I counted on as my friend. Other girls were acquaintances that I could say “Hi” to in the hallway. The rest of my friends were guys. Although I did lose a couple guy friends because they became jocks, I still had a few that had my back. I stayed under the radar in high school with only my guy friends and one girl friend to talk to. I did not do anything that would attract attention and, for the most part, I stayed by myself in classes. While walking in the hallway, my head faced the

ground so as not to attract attention or make eye contact, unless I was with a friend.

During my time in high school, I noticed that I was not as outgoing as I used to be, I began having anxiety attacks and dealt with anxiety. There were times where I was made fun of. I never figured out why, but looking back now it does not matter. Even though I was going through this, I tried to stick to my real self, despite not being able to fit in.

Once I got to college, I found that I did not have to worry about those things anymore.

At first, I did struggle to make friends and get involved, but over time I was able to find people I could talk to and hang out with. And the best part is that I did not have to

change anything about myself to find these new friends.

My friends had accepted me with all my quirks and have helped me through each semester whether it be listening about my problems, watching a movie or going out to eat.

Although it does seem rough to make friends and find your own place in the world, things do get better. It may seem difficult to understand that things can get better in dark times, but soon you will find the silver lining in the gray clouds. Accept yourself, be yourself and take care of you. Shut out all the negative voices and focus on you.

Be abnormal, weird and fun.

Just be you.

Kirsten Bilger

Editor-in-Chief

SOUND-OFF WILSON!

W ha t are your t houghts on the C olleg e Stor e and C a fe?

Lita Moose ‘21

“I think its great! The food looks really good, but I haven’t tried it yet.”

Evan Hoke ‘19

Daniel Perry ‘20

Molly Lemke ‘20

“I like the cafe because it provides alterntive options and it gives us a place to hang out.”

“I feel like it closes too early.

Students have to go out to Sheetz or McDonalds if they want a late dinner.”

“I like all the cute Wilson stuff, but I think they can talk to the professors about the supplies they need.”

BILLBOARD STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Kirsten Bilger Graphic Design Editor: Francesca Giustini Online Editor: Ghada Tafesh Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Calendar Editor and Distribution: Dasia Edwards Staff Writers: Mohammed Alameer Francesca Giustini Ash Henderson Tram Ho Tim Horn Andrea Hornbaker Hannah Middaugh Thuy-Hang Ngo Hong Nguyen Trang Nguyen Aurora Ortiz Katie Shank 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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OPINION

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From High School to College: Preparedness is Key

By Katie Shank

U.S. News reports that only 37 percent of high school students are prepared for college level work. With almost one out of every three incoming students not being prepared for college, many institutions have remedial classes to help students be able to test at the college level.

When I graduated high school, I thought that the college workload would be just like many semesters of my high school career. I took a lot of advanced and AP classes during, which entailed a lot of work inside and outside of the classroom. I was very used to doing two hours of homework a night, on top of balancing nine extra-curricular activities I was involved in and varsity sports.

During my first week of Wilson, I was surprised that some of the material I was learning in my classes was somewhat of a review. However, I found that many of my study skills did not work as well when I got to college.

I found myself having some

difficulty learning some of the material. Many of my tests and quizzes in college were more intensive than they were in high school. I learned that I was not just able to read my notes and take a test. For many of my classes I had to reread various chapters, make note cards and take practice quizzes.

Graduating with a 3.94 GPA in high school, I thought I was fairly smart. But, being smart does not mean you are prepared. Last year, I spent two hours in the library every morning and at least two to three hours in the library at night. Many of my weekends and free time were devoted to studying. College showed me that studying whenever you can is the best option.

In most cases, I was able to adjust to do what was expected of me in college for homework and other classwork. However, there continue to be many students that are not prepared because many high schools are focused on common core curriculum and standardized

tests, rather than providing students with the knowledge and study skills they need for post-secondary education.

Teachers have to understand that not all students attend high schools that prepare kids for post high school education.

“If we’ve been giving kids worksheets with simplistic answers for years and then get upset when they can’t write a five-paragraph essay or recognize subjectverb agreement, that’s not the kids. That’s us,” said Sonja Brookins Santelises, CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools in an article written by the Hechinger Report.

The Professor is

Being prepared for college is a learning opportunity for many students. Not one student has the same amount of preparedness as the other. The biggest challenge is to be able to figure out which areas of college the student needs to put focus on whether academically or socially. The earlier this can start, the easier it will be for the student. With colleges like Wilson, who implement remedial programs, it helps students learn what is expected the next four years.

Being prepared is also an eye opener to students as well as teachers. With looking more closely to what aspects of college students lack in when they come to college, institutions can learn from them and apply new ideas to help students in the future.

Dean of Students

Mary Beth Williams

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POLITICS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

President Issues Third Travel Ban in Ten Months

By Hong Nguyen

On Sun, Sept. 24, the Trump administration issued the third travel ban within a one-year time frame. Trump added two more countries to the ban list, bringing the total affected countries from six to eight. The banned countries include Chad, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. This restriction will go fully into effect on Oct. 21.

According to ABC News, the White House made a statement following the announcement of the restriction, calling it a “critical step toward establishing an immigration system that protects Americans’ safety and security in an era of dangerous terrorism and transnational crime.”

In most instances, Trump’s executive order broadly suspends travel, while in other cases, travelers have to undergo enhanced screening and vetting requirements. However, the order does not revoke current valid-issued green cards, visas or travel documents.

In response to Trump’s decision, citizens domestically and internationally have been filing lawsuits against the restrictions. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was one of

many organizations to challenge Trump’s travel ban in court.

According to the official website of ACLU, the organizations sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang, asserting that Trump’s latest ban violates federal law. They asked Chuang, a federal judge in Maryland, to schedule a conference to discuss filing an amended complaint as well as a bid to stop implementation of the directive.

“President Trump’s newest travel ban is still a Muslim ban at its core, and it certainly engages in discrimination based on national origin, which is unlawful,” ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero said in a statement, adding that the organization would “see President Trump in court — again.”

The US News and World Report also reported that “six individual plaintiffs who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with Iranian relatives who could be blocked from coming to the United States, along with the group Iranian Alliances Across Borders, claim the ban violates an immigration law that prevents discrimination based on nationality.”

Crystal Lantz, Director of Inter-

national Scholar Services at Wilson College, has also expressed concerned towards the ban.

“The ban is definitely a hot topic in our country, and I know that it will be challenged in the courts once again,” said Lantz. “I think it’s important for people to talk about their reactions to the travel ban and what the impact may be. Many Americans simply will feel no impact, and therefore will think that the travel ban is no big deal or even that it is necessary for our national security. However, I believe that maintaining strong relationships in the global community is important.”

Lantz further noted that the U.S. should welcome students, scholars, and international visitors. “I have always appreciated the diversity in perspectives found in the international community,” she said. “Making friends from other countries is a great way to challenge the way I think, learn more about the world, and understand that life outside of the American bubble is pretty great too. It helps break down the idea that we live in an ‘us vs. them’ world, which unfortunately is at the heart of so many conflicts right now.”

Ameni Hazel ‘18, an in-

ternational exchange student from Tunisia, also disagrees with the new ban.

“Well, I believe that the ban is actually nonsense,” said Hazel. “I mean, if Trump is really worried about terrorism, I would say that [a] terrorist can be an American guy.”

Hazel also wonders what the ban will mean for someone who depends on permission to travel to the U.S. “Will he have to end his future plans just because the president assumes he is a terrorist and restricts him from coming in?” she asks. “This ban really takes away human’s rights.”

Despite many opposing views, Trump insisted that his decision was for the greater good.

Trump’s ban has gone through many iterations. He issued the first ban which targeted seven countries right after his inauguration in January. However, the court refused to enforce the ban after chaotic implementations at airports.

Trump signed the second ban targeting six countries in March. Although the order failed to go through lower courts, it was partially revived by the Supreme Court in June.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

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Trump Orders Military Airstrikes Against ISIS in Libya

By Mohammed Alameer

The United States military carried out airstrikes targeting the Islamic State (ISIS) militia in Libya on Fri, Sept. 24, making it the first time such airstrikes in the North African country since President Donald Trump took office in January.

The attacks Trump ordered targeted a camp located about 150 miles southeast of Sirte, a city that ISIS is still holding.

“The camp was used by ISIS to move fighters in and out of the country, stockpile weapons and equipment, and to plot and conduct attacks,” the U.S. military said in a statement.

According to a press statement by the U.S. Africa Command which supervises U.S. troops in the region, “In coordination with Libya’s Government of National

Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS desert camp on Friday.”

Conducted by a remote controlled aircraft, the airstrike killed 16 ISIS militants and also de- stroyed three vehicles at the camp.

Photo provided by Wikipedia

Trump had approved of the strikes, signing it in the previous week prior to the attacks.

Trump Promises Show of Solidarity With Puerto Rico Mayor of San Juan Criticizes Slow Response

By Mohammed Alameer

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made an appearance in Puerto Rico for the first time on Tues, Oct. 3, two weeks after Hurricane Maria destroyed the U.S. territory. The confirmation of his plans came from criticism on the manner in which he has handled the situation, waiting until the majority of the residents had run low on food supplies, clean water and fuel, and lack power and phone service.

The White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed on the morning of Oct. 2 that the president’s schedule to visit Puerto Rico was still on. It has become clear that Trump was not shaken by the criticism that San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz led on the response of the administration on Fri, Sept. 29.

Cruz criticized Trump saying that he was slow to respond and urged him to act

However, the airstrike was not announced until Sun, Sept. 24.

Following the Libyan Civil War and the resulting instability that has occurred in the country, ISIS has seized the advantage, reconstructing themselves in small groups. The presence of the militia group in the country had reduced owing to the campaigns that the U.S military had carried out for five months in the final stretch of the Obama era.

“The United States will track and hunt these terrorists, degrade their capabilities and disrupt their planning and operations by all appropriate, lawful, and proportional means, including precision strikes,” Africa Command’s later statement added.

ISIS seized Sirte in 2015, and has been using the coastal area for training and planning their operations. The area had been eyed as a potential area for the militia.

The city was recaptured from

ISIS in December 2016 following a series of airstrikes that the local militia conducted in collaboration with the legally mandated Government of National Accord and over 500 U.S airstrikes.

The airstrikes came just a day after the United Nations rolled out a new plan to restore political stability in Libya in a bid to reconcile the conflicting Government of National Accord, headed

by Fayez Mustafa al-Sarraj, and the Libyan National army, which is headed by Khalifa Haftar.

While the two Libyan sides differ on the country’s leadership, General Thomas Waldhauser, the head of the U.S. Africa Command said at the Institute of Peace in September that “They don’t want ISIS there, they agree on that.”

Regarding ISIS, Trump told reporters at a White House press conference “I do see a role in getting rid of ISIS. We’re being very effective in that regard.”

more decisively, but Trump took to Twitter to accuse her of “poor leadership.”

These remarks had raised issues among many Puerto Ricans about whether Trump cared for the island.

“She (Cruz) has been invited to participate in the events tomorrow, and we hope those conversations will happen and that we can all work together to move forward,” Sanders told reporters on Mon, Oct. 1, apparently responding to Cruz’s claims.

Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on Wed, Sept.

20, killing 16 people and interfered with electricity, water and telephone services. Confirming the severity of the situation, Cruz told BBC that the island was “in a humanitarian crisis.”

“Our hospitals have no diesel. And of course no diesel means no life support systems,” Cruz reported. ““People that are dependent on diesel in order to breathe are running out of diesel or their batteries are running

out. So they’re really fighting life or death situations.”

According to the Defense Department, about 44 percent of the 3.5 million residents of Puerto Rico still lacked clean drinking water six days after the hurricane had torn through the area.

On Tues, Sept. 26, in a series of tweets, Trump had said in regard to Puerto Rico that, “...It’s old electrical grid, which was in terrible shape, was devastated. Much of the Island was destroyed, with billions of dollars… ...owed to Wall Street and the banks which, sadly, must be dealt with. Food, water and medical are top priorities - and doing well…”

An announcement from the White House indicated that Trump had increased the federal spending and assistance toward in clearing of the debris and response to emergencies ahead of his visit.

Trump said he will spend “significant time” in Puerto Rico to show solidarity.

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CAMPUS

Learning Campus: Unexpected Obstacles Cause Problems

By Aurora Ortiz

There are many ways in which students, faculty and staff at Wilson College can make a difference in the Chambersburg community.

Learning Campus, a tutoring program for children of migrant workers in Chambersburg and Greencastle, has made a difference in the lives of many children and their families for over four years.

Unfortunately, Learning Campus is once again facing some obstacles to get the program started for the year.

Around the middle of September, Jamie Burnett, Americorps VISTA for Learning Campus, announced the loss of the Child and Adult Care Food Grant. This grant allowed Learning Campus to provide dinner from the dining hall to the children in the program.

Burnett said losing the

Learning Campus Donation Box

food grant was an unexpected turn of events.

“For the past three years, the food grant was previously maintained by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12 Migrant Education Program,” explained Burnett. “As of June 1, 2017 the Migrant Education Program is now being administered by Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit No. 5.”

In September, Learning

Photo by Jenna Kauffman

Campus found out that there was no way that IU5 could apply for the CACF grant.

The program is currently taking pre-packaged snacks and money donations to provide snacks for the children to enjoy after school.

Burnett said that they are currently exploring other options to provide dining services to the program.

In early October, another

obstacle arose for Learning Campus. The transportation company that the program used will no longer provide bus services. Transportation is an issue almost every year.

Burnett explained that the program currently has funding for transportation and are looking into different companies. Ideas are being tossed around to possibly find a way around transportation, since it is one of the major obstacles often faced by the program.

The Learning Campus Club is currently planning some fundraisers to help provide snacks for the programs. There will be a Panera Bread fundraiser in October to benefit the program.

At the moment there is not a set date for the start of the program.

For more information, contact Jamie Burnett at jamie.burnett@wilson.edu.

More Changes at Wilson: Future Plans for Edgar Hall

By Ash Henderson

Over the summer, Wilson has had a few changes within the campus so that things can run smoother for staff, faculty and especially students.

Wilson decided to make some changes while students were enjoying their summer break. Since the bookstore was moved to the library, Wilson decided to use the old location of the bookstore and turn that into Student Services. This raise the question of what exactly is in the Student Services and what is still located in Edgar Hall?

Brian Ecker who is the Vice President for Finance and Adminstration stated, “We created a one stop shop to include components from the business office and financial aid. It was our hope that putting these functions together would create a better experience for the students by offering an individual counselor for each student to help with payments and financial aid issues and concerns.”

Now every student has their

own counselor. There are three counselors, who can be found in the Student Service center, that were assigned students based on the student’s l a s t name..

Though it does seem helpful, it appears that some students are confused on what is going on with Edgar Hall.

Jordyn Day ‘19 comment- Edgar Hall ed, “What is the point of having student services and Edgar Hall? I went to Edgar Hall the other day because that is where I thought you suppose to go to pay fines or get information about your student account.

But they told me to just go

to student services, so I don’t see the point of Edgar Hall, besides the registrar office.”

The biggest problem is that students do not seem to know the difference and do not know where to go when t h e y want to get somet h i n g done bec a u s e they are used to going to Edgar.

Photo by Ash Henderson With this change, students are going back and forth from Edgar to Student Services.

Taylor Giles ‘19, who is a work study worker for student services, said, “The change is more convenient and students are more on top of things and

it’s more organized. Students working at the front desk can help other students.”

Sami Heckendorn ‘20 mentioned, “I don’t see the point of having Edgar Hall anymore if basically everything that the students need are in student services, besides the registrar office, but I know for a fact that they can find a place for that to go and make Edgar Hall into something else.”

There have been rumors surfacing around campus about Edgar Hall being turned into a dorm due to the ever growing freshmen class size.

Jose Dieudonne commented, “All backend office operations will stay in Edgar, which is The President’s Office, Business Operations, Registrar, The Dean’s Office and the Institutional Research.” He then went on and said, “I think they should remodel it and keep it as an administration building.

Although it seems that Edgar is not changing anytime soon, hopefully a remodel within the building comes eventually.

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CAMPUS

Phoenix

Friday

Receives

Mixed

By Ash Henderson

Wilson College held its first ever “Phoenix Friday” event on Sept. 22. Students, staff and faculty started to gather around the front of Lenfest at 5:00 p.m. Soon, everyone was eating, laughing, playing games and enjoying themselves.

Shortly after, Jared Hirtz, the Reslife Director, started to give away prizes from the bookstore. He called up about seven or eight people’s tickets numbers, and they came walking up with smiles on their face claiming their new gifts.

After the prizes were given away, students played games, such as Cornhole, Connect Four, Uno and Jenga. It was smiles for a lot of students as they were playing games and mingling, but for other students, they sat with

Grad

By Tram Ho

Fair

On Sept. 28, Wilson College opened its second Graduate School Fair in Lenfest Learning Commons in the John Stewart Memorial Library.

The fair, organized by Linda Boeckman, director of Career Development, represented ten schools from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Vermont. Students who are looking for graduate schools may find at least one program associated with their degree.

For example, Biology and Chemistry at Hood College; business, counseling, and psychology at Shippensburg University; law at Vermont Law School; or humanitarian and nursing at Wilson College.

The idea came up when faculty members approached Boeckman to ask about opportunities for students after graduation.

Wilson had then approved to organize the graduate fair once a year. The team worked hard to contact different graduate schools. This fall saw an expansion in representatives and programs in comparison to last year.

General admission requirements for graduate degrees include a completed graduate school application, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript,

Wilson students take part in Phoenix Friday fun.

a bored look on their faces.

Amber Jones ‘18 said, “Honestly, I think the food was probably the best part about Phoenix Friday, but they should have actual nacho cheese for the nachos and have more or better variety of drink options.”

Jones continued by saying,

Offers

“The games weren’t really fun.

I feel as though they should’ve used the whole green for games and activities, and they didn’t even have any music playing outside It would’ve been better if music was there for sure.”

Though the event was from 5:00-9:00 p.m., it started to die

Chance

and TOEFL for international applicants. However, different schools and programs may require additional materials, such as essays, minimum GPA, GMAT/ GRE, or LSAT for law school.

Students will have the opportunity to gain financial support during their graduate study. Besides federal loans, there are plenty of scholarships and part-time jobs in different schools to facilitate financial burdens for students and their families. In addition, students have different options for their master degrees since many schools provide flexible schedules for graduate students. For example, students can take all night classes for their MBA at Mount St. Mary’s University or finish their degrees in 1 or 1.5 year at Shippensburg University.

In addition to the graduate fair, the office of Career Development also organizes different events during the school year to support students in their careers, including resume workshop, networking event, and classroom presentation. There is a job fair for VMT and Animal Study Nov. 1.

If you have any concerns or questions about the next fair and career opportunities, feel free to contact Linda Boekman at linda.boeckman@wilson.edu.

Photo provided by Ash Henderson

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down around 7:00 when people started to leave. Around 7:30 the only people left outside were people who were still involved in the Cornhole tournament.

Miranda Long ‘18 stated, “The food was good, the event was alright.”

By 8:00, the only excitement that was left of the event was inside Lenfest, where students were playing on the Wii and dancing to music. However,that soon died down too.

Amber Watkins ‘19 stated, “It wasn’t as fun as I thought it should’ve been. The way they promoted it, you would’ve thought it was going to be a real big event, but it wasn’t.

It really could’ve been better.”

Wilson plans on having a Phoenix Friday once a month.

The next Phoenix Friday will be Oct. 20 starting at 5:00 p.m.

Further

Education

Students speak with representatives from a number of graduate programs at fair on Sept. 28.

Photos by Tram Ho

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ISSUES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Andrea Hornbaker October is known as an awareness month for different associations. One of those is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence can take many forms such as physical, sexual, emotional, mental, psychological and financial abuse.

Domestic violence, no matter what form, occurs when one person in a relationship uses actions in order to control the other person in the relationship. Hitting, kicking, punching, belittling, name-calling, humiliating, degrading, raping and making a partner feel crazy (also known as gaslighting) are just a few of the ways that one person can attempt to control another.

Domestic violence does not discriminate in terms of race, social status or economic status. Rates of abuse are similar between men and women, according to ncadv.org. One in three women and one in four men experience domestic violence in the United States throughout their lifetimes. On average, every 20 minutes, someone is abused by an intimate partner.

One in five women and one in 71 men have been raped in their lifetimes, according to ncadv.org. The presence of a gun in any domestic violence

situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%; 15% of all violent crime is perpetrated by intimate partners; and women between the ages of 19-24 are the most commonly abused people.

There are resources to assist victims of domestic violence. The best way to get help in an emergency is to call 911. Often, your town or a nearby town or city will have a domestic violence resource center that a person can go to in cases of actual or suspected abuse. In Chambersburg, Women In Need (WIN) will attempt to help victims of domestic violence. WIN assists with such things as sending an advocate to court with a victim in order to obtain a protection from abuse (PFA) order and helping victims find suitable housing away from their abusers.

People who suspect they are in an abusive relationship can visit websites in order to help determine if they are being abused, obtain more information about abuse and statistics, and get advice on how to leave an abusive relationship.

Visit www.ncadv.org, www.thehotline.org, and domesticviolence. org for more information.

Wilson Billboard Fundraiser Mister Ed’s Famous Fudge 10 Flavors $7 per 1/2 lb block Sale ends Oct. 20

Email rherring@wilson.edu or kimberly.maske-mertz@wilson.edu to place an order.

Photo by Wikimedia Commons/Benson Kua

LGBTQ History Month

By Thuy-Hang Ngo LGBTQ history month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, as well as the history of the gay rights and related Civil Right movements. Currently, LGBTQ History Month is only specific to the United States of America and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., it takes place in October to coincide with the National Coming out Day on Oct. 11. In the U.K., the celebration is in February to coincide with the 2003 abolition of Section 28. In other LGBTQ-progressive countries, the celebration includes several short events.

The LGBTQ history month, which originated in the U.S., was first celebrated in 1994. It was founded by Rodney Wilson, a high-school history teacher in Missouri. Wilson originated the idea, gathered some of his colleagues, served as the founder on the first coordinating committee, and chose October as the celebration month. He chose October because a former widely known event, National Coming out Day, was established on Oct. 11, 1988. National Coming out Day gave any LGBTQ person the liberation spirit to come out and live comfortably with their family, friends, and anyone around them. The LGBTQ History Month encourages honesty, openness, and pride on being a part of the LGBTQ community.

The LGBTQ history month was endorsed by Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the Human Right Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association, and other national organizations.

The online celebration on the month is also strongly promoted.

On the website LGBTQ History Month (https://lgbthistorymonth. com/), a new LGBTQ icon will be introduced daily beginning Oct. 1.

You can find people’s inspirational stories of them being accepted by society and being recognized for their hard work. Some outstanding stories include Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ manager; Eric Fanning, the first openly gay man to serve as Secretary of the Army; Kyrsten Sinema, the first openly bisexual person to be elected to the U.S. Congress; and the Olympic gold medalist; and internationally well-known transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner.

To the members of the LGBTQ community during this month, they feel extremely proud and happy because after such a long time of seeking equality, fighting against isolation and discrimination, they can now live comfortably with their true colors.

Ashley Horn ’18, shared, “I’m happy about LGBTQ Month because it gives us the opportunity to celebrate who we are and how far we have come as a group of people. It gives others who aren’t out yet resources to come out along with resources to people’s own testimonies for coming out.

Also, I’m proud for being a lesbian because it’s who I am. To me, it’s just like me being black. It’s something I can’t change and I love it.”

For more information on the LGBTQ History Month, please visit https://lgbthistorymonth.com/background. For more information on the LGBTQ Community, please visit http://lgbt.foundation/about/ or contact the hotline 888-8434564. Spread the rainbow!

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Players

By Andrea Hornbaker

Lately, the NFL has been making headlines because of players kneeling during the national anthem at football games. The players are kneeling as a protest against what they see as social injustice in the U.S. In the past several years, many black people have been shot and killed by police officers, with police officers escaping any serious consequences. While the debate rages on about whether these officers were justified in shooting or not, Former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick sparked a series of protests with his decision to kneel during the national anthem at every football game.

Kaepernick began his protest by sitting during the anthem in the 2016 preseason.

Kaepernick told NFL.com, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color…There are bodies in the street and people

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getting p a i d leave a n d getting a w a y w i t h m u r der.”

Kaepernick w e n t unnoticed for the first Brandon Marshall kneels few games. During the third game, according to SBNation. com, a photo on Twitter happened to show Kaepernick sitting, and the story blew up. He held a meeting with the media a couple of days later to explain his reasoning behind remaining seated.

The public attempted to turn the protest into a nationwide debate about disrespecting the military. In order to keep attention on the protest, Kaepernick met with former Green Beret and NFL long snapper Nate Boyer. The two decided

Recently, the NFL has seen multiple players take a knee during the national anthem.

After former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee, other players have decided to take a knee in protest and others have chosen to stay inside the locker room until after the anthem.

However, one association has taken a stand against these kinds of protests. NASCAR drivers, pit crews, crew chiefs, families and fans continue to stand in honor of the flag.

Before the national anthem, the drivers along with their pit crew, crew chiefs and

Photo provide Wikipedia

family members stand sideby-side on pit lane honoring the flag. Fans also rise and remove their hats in honor of the national anthem and the flag. While the national anthem is sung, everyone stands in silence as their attention is focused solely on the flag.

Various NASCAR members have voiced their opinions on the idea of taking a knee during the anthem. One such individual, Richard Petty, voiced his opinion on the situation.

According to the Associated Press (AP), Petty stated, “Anybody that don’t stand up for that ought to be out of the

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to meet after Boyer wrote a n o p e n l e t ter to Kaepernick.

According to CBSsports.

Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons c o m , Boyer said, “We sorta c a m e to a middle ground where he would take a knee alongside his teammates. Soldiers take a knee…in front of a fallen brother’s grave to show respect.”

According to PBS.org, from 2011 to 2014 the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) paid millions of dollars to almost half of the NFL teams in order call attention to soldiers during games. This included halftime segments dedicated to the military. Rumors that the DOD paid players to stand during the national anthem have

sprouted from this information; however, that is untrue.

The song, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, became the national anthem in 1931. It was not until after World War II that the anthem came into widespread use thanks to loudspeakers and sound systems, according to CNN. com. This allowed parks to play the song without having to hire a band to play it.

Originally, NFL players were in the locker rooms during the anthem; in 2009, players became mandated to be on the sidelines for the anthem.

The NFL has no specific code for how to behave during the national anthem, according to CNN.com. So while the United States may have a protocol, according to the NFL, Kaepernick is within his rights to use his status as a platform to protest. Kaepernick’s protests in the 2016 season have sparked a larger series of protests during this season; only time will show the long-term effects of the NFL protestors.

county. Period. If they don’t appreciate where they’re at… what got them where they’re at? The United States.”

Richard Petty started his racing career in 1958 after his 21st birthday and retired in 1992. With a record of 200 wins during his racing career and becoming a seven-time champion, Petty now owns Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) team along with Andrew M. Murstein and Medallion Financial. As an owner of RPM, he was asked if anyone on his team would be fired if they protested.

According to the AP, Petty said, “You’re right.”

Another individual, Richard Childress, has a similar opinion on the situation.

The AP quotes Childress as saying, “It’ll get you a ride on a Greyhound bus” in regards to the protests.

Childress began his racing career in 1969 as a solo driver. He continued for 12

years before he began to focus more on ownership of a team and hire a full-time driver.

He then become the owner of Richard Childress Racing (RCR). By 1998, the RCR team had achieved six championships and 61 Cup Series wins. Childress also became the first team owner to win championships in all three of NASCAR’s top touring series.

According to the AP, Childress told his team, “Anybody that works for me should respect the country we live in.

So many people gave their lives for it. This is America.”

NASCAR is taking all protests towards the flag seriously. While other sports are allowing their players to take a knee or stay inside the locker room during the national anthem, NASCAR refuses to take part in such acts of protest. The drivers and those who work for NASCAR stand together sideby-side in honor of the U.S. flag and all that it represents.

NASCAR Voices Opinion: “Taking a Knee” During the National Anthem

By Kirsten Bilger

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INTERNATIONAL

Earthquakes Devastate Locations Around the World

By Aurora Ortiz

Over the last couple of months, many parts of the world have been shaken to their core; literally. Earthquakes have struck many different countries. Some of the earthquakes have had minor impacts; unfortunately, some countries experienced high magnitude earthquakes.

Countries majorly affected by these recent earthquakes are Mexico and Japan.

Since the beginning of September, Mexico has been hit by hundreds of small earthquakes, most which were not really felt (Volcano Discovery).

Two of the most recent ones had devastating consequences.

On Fri, Sept. 8, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Mexico. This is the strongest earthquake to hit Mexico in a century (CNN).

The earthquake was felt as far as Mexico City and Guatemala City. Hundreds of lives were lost and the destruction left behind is indescribable.

Less than two weeks after this devastating earthquake, another powerful earthquake hit Mexico on Tues, Sept. 19. The 7.1 earthquake was about 650 kilometer from the center of the 8.1 earthquake according to Jana Pursley, a geophysicist with the US Geological Survey (CNN). Mexico City

Building partially collapsed by earthquake in Mexico City.

Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons

was hit harder this time, but the southern coast of Mexico also felt it. The earthquake left hundreds dead, thousands of buildings collapsed and many more cracked or damaged.

A few days later a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Oaxaca, Mexico. This earthquake almost completely destroyed the city Hujuapan de LeĂłn, Oaxaca. Other smaller earthquakes have continued to hit Mexico making it harder for the people to recuperate from the major ones.

Geophysicists predicted the possibility that an even bigger earthquake than the one on Sept. 19 will strike Mexico City within the next three months. The thought of a bigger earthquake has millions of people terriďŹ ed.

Japan has been struck by multiple earthquakes in the last few weeks. On Wed, Sept.

21, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Japan. After horrifying media coverage of the earthquake aftermath in Mexico, citizens

feared the spark of a tsunami.

These fears originate from the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit six years ago, leaving four people dead and causing a nuclear meltdown in the Fukushima plant.

Moderate damages were left behind and no tsunami activity was reported. After this, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Vanuatu Islands. People reported feeling light rocking/shaking that lasted for about 45 seconds.

Japan was struck by two more earthquakes within hours of each other on Fri, Oct. 6. The latest earthquake hit just off the coast of Iwaki.

There was no tsunami threat reported, but the earthquakes were felt as far as Tokyo.

Iwaki is about 35 miles from the now-disabled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which saw its reactors go into meltdown after it was struck by an earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.

Earthquakes have been reported all around the world, terrifying millions of people.

Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, the Fiji Islands and many other countries have continued to experience 5.0 magnitude or higher earthquakes in the last few weeks. The possibility of more earthquakes has everyone bracing for the worst.

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INTERNATIONAL INSIGHTS

Kisha Pradhan (2011-2015) Nepal

I graduated from Wilson with a major in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Biology.

Right after graduation, I was offered a position of a research assistant at Wilson for a project funded by the USDA. This was a turning point in my career as it made me realize what I wanted to do in the near future.

While working for the USDA, I started applying to graduate schools for PhD programs.

Being an international student in the US is challenging as with limited visa, you have to plan everything head of time as you

cannot afford to waste any time.

Later on, I applied to several universities that offered good research opportunities and luckily, I was accepted for a PhD program at Virginia Tech. Currently, I am in an immunology lab. We are investigating how the human immune system behaves on a cellular and molecular level during chronic inflammation.

I am very thankful for all my professors (Dr. Wells, Dr. Stiles, and Dr. Harriger) for having guided my throughout my journey there at Wilson.

Kotchaphorn Mangkalaphiban (2011-2015) Thailand Since I graduated from Wilson, I have been working at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for almost two years. There, I took part in a lab for Dr. Ozelius, who is currently researching about the genetics of dystopia (a movement disorder). This coming fall, I will be joining the Basic and Biomedical Sciences PhD program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

I got my first job through another Wilson international student – Jyotsna Dhakal ’14.

At that time, she was already working at MGH and was the one who recommended me to my current boss, who was also looking to hire a research technician. Dhakal proved that

Wilson had prepared her well for the job, which put trust in my boss’s perspectives.

During my time at Wilson as well as the job-searching process, I learned many useful tips from my Wilson’s professors. They constantly encouraged me to apply to schools that I thought was out of my reach; they believed in me and pushed me out of my comfort zone. Professors at Wilson truly care about their students.

I feel that our international group at Wilson is quite special. I don’t see anywhere else that international students are this close and supportive among one another, even after graduation when everyone goes their separate ways.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

Halloween: From Pagan Holiday to Trick-or-Treating

By Tim Horn

Halloween: the one day of the year where people dress up in strange outfits and hand out candy to strangers.

However, it was not always this way. Like other Western religious holidays, Halloween was originally a pagan holiday. According to the Library of Congress, “The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the Celts of ancient Europe who celebrated Samhain, their harvest day and the beginning of the New Year.” The Celts believed that the spirits of the deceased from the previous

year were close to the earth on this day as well as various demons, ghosts, witches and faeries. To placate these spirits and pay tribute to the dead, the Celts left food and drink out for them, while lighting bonfires and giving animal sacrifices to guide the spirits of their loved ones to the otherworld.

Aiming to convert as many new believers as possible, the Catholic Church in the 600s chose to respect these traditions, but gave it a Christian facelift- All Saints Day, a celebration on Nov. 1 to commemorate those who died in

the past year. The original name for this day was All Hallows, making the previous day All Hallows Eve or Halloween. This was said to be the most active day for the spirits in their movements towards their final destination.

The traditions changed significantly over time. After many centuries, people started dressing as the spirits and demons of the otherworld and performing antics in exchange for the food and drink offerings.

The otherworld creatures were deemed by the church over time to be evil and were the ba-

sis for what became known as Hell. The Celtic population’s interpretation of these creatures morphed into the more well-known stories of faeries and leprechauns we associate with Ireland. The food and drink became candy, and the costumes became more varied as we understand it today.

Now, everyone joins in the celebration of Halloween by dressing up and trick-ortreating. Although it may have lost its meaning over the years for some, it is still a very much celebrated holiday that everyone can enjoy.

Dreamcasting the Loser’s Club in “IT: Chapter Two”

Photos provided by Wikimedia Commons

By Francesca Giustini

It was announced by New Line Cinema that Andy Muschietti’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s universally beloved horror and coming of age novel, “IT,” will officially be getting its sequel. “IT: Chapter Two” is slated to open in theaters on September 6, 2019, and is planned to begin filming in the summer of 2018.

In the original novel and 1990 television mini-series, the story takes place over two points in time which the story jumps back and forth between: The first time pe-

riod is the childhood of the protagonists in 1957-58; and the other is when It makes his 27 year return they meet back up as adults in 1984-85.

Muschietti purposely decided to give each of the two their own film. In addition, he changed the timeline to 1988 for the childhood storyline and present day for their return as adults. There has been a lot of talk, including among the actors who play the characters when they are young, as to who will play the older versions of the characters. I have decided to make some

casting suggestions since I am a huge fan of the book and was impressed by Muschietti’s “IT: Chapter One.”

BEN

Chris Pratt would be perfect the play the older, leaner, more confident Ben Hanscom. He has both the charm, vulnerability and the sense of humor to pull of Ben’s nuances and he works very well in ensembles. Jeremy Ray Taylor looks like a convincing younger version of the once pleasantly plump Pratt. Most importantly: Pratt is effortless when it comes to being some-

one an audience can root for.

BEVERLY

Amy Adams is a cinematic force to be reckoned with but she also brings a quiet strength to her performances.

This alone makes her perfect for the part. It takes more than just being a redhead to play Beverly Marsh. Adams does well in roles that require her to be resilient, without sacrificing her femininity.

Having worked in many films surrounded by almost entirely male co-stars, Adams can hold her own while still contributing to an ensemble.

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By Hannah Middaugh

When you hear “Friday the 13th,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Many think of the movies that follow Jason Voorhees while others think of superstitions. Superstitions are irrational beliefs in supernatural influences.

The superstition surrounding Friday the 13 began in the Middle Ages. It originated from the story of Jesus’ last supper and crucifixion. There were 13th individuals present in the upper room on the 13th floor before his crucifixion, which happened on a Friday. Other religious theories

BILL

Having proven himself in recent dramatic roles, Jason Segel is a logical fit for Bill Denbrough, the leader of the Losers. This would be an opportunity for Segel to show off his emotional range that his previous work rarely allowed. In particular, Segel’s storyline about the death of his character Marshall’s father’s death on “How I Met Your Mother” shows he can carry Bill’s grief for the loss of his brother Georgie. Bill grows up to be a horror writer and Segel himself writing children’s horror novels in real life.

It also helps that Jaeden Lieberher looks like a younger Segel and shares many similar mannerisms.

STANLEY

Not to spoil anything but adult Stanley Uris’s limited screen time could make this role easy to cast with a big name with a busy schedule. An in demand and beloved actor such as Christian Bale could easily commit to such a small role.

Bale could convincingly convey how Stanley is still haunted by his childhood and It, while also embodying the loyal but terrified friend Wyatt Oleff brought to life.

While Bale is known for drastic physical transformations, he also excels in play layered, emotionally rich characters. The Academy Award winner would help establish Stanley’s presence and keep it there long after he exits the story line.

EDDIE

Jack Dylan Grazer is the spitting image of Fred Savage when he

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HALLOWEEN

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include Eve tempting Adam to eat the apple on a Friday, Adam and Eve dying on a Friday, and the Temple of Solomon was destroyed on a Friday.

The main suggested origin of the superstition of Friday the 13th came from the date of Oct. 13th, 1307. Phillip IV of France arrested hundreds of the Knights Templar for heresy. Phillip IV had them tortured into false confessions.

Many were burned at the stake while others were sentenced to perpetual imprisonment.

Here are some common superstitions about Friday the 13th in today’s society:

A black cat is one of the most popular superstitions. Although, they were not always considered bad luck, they have become so in today’s society.

In fact, black cats were once worshipped. It was not until the Middle Ages that cats started being associated with witches. Alley cats, that were usually black in color, were often cared for by old ladies who were considered witches.

Opening an umbrella inside is another popular superstition. Many people like to say if you open an umbrella inside, bad luck will “rain” on you. To open an umbrella inside was

to insult the sun god. Another reason is that using an umbrella supposedly protects you from any kind of “storm” in your life. To open an umbrella inside was an insult to the guardian spirits of your home.

There are many more superstitions out there. There are also many reasons why many people believe that Friday the 13th is bad luck.

From something as simple as a cute, black cat to something as ridiculous as opening an umbrella inside a building, there is always something to make people believe that Friday the 13th is bad luck.

was on “The Wonder Years.” The similarities in their facial expressions are uncanny, too. To play Eddie Kaspbak, an actor must be able to embody extremes: he must be fragile but strong; independent but emotionally attached; and wise but naive. Savage shines when playing underdogs, as he does when delivering one-liners or working in a comedic duo. He and Jay Duplass would make an excellent team. Most importantly, Savage can handle playing Eddie at his strongest and weakest.

understanding of the horror genre that would make him a nice addition to “IT: Chapter Two.” Having already taken on race relations in a horror setting, he could help bring out this conflict between Mike and his hometown. When Mike Han-

lon grows up, he becomes a librarian and call all the Losers back to Derry when It has returned 27 years later. While Muschietti made a few changes to the character, Peele has the versatility to honor Mike’s old and new traits effortlessly.

RICHIE

Jay Duplass would make the quintessential Richie Tozier because of his masterful comic timing, expressiveness, relatable vulnerability, and how he never breaks character on screen. Duplass never gives the impression that he is just waiting to say his line.

Richie may like to be the comic relief but he does so because he is very observant. Comedy is his coping mechanism for himself and to help his friends. Duplass can carry this burden on Richie. I think he and Fred Savage would have similar chemistry Finn Wolfhard and Grazer already had in the roles in “IT: Chapter One.” Duplass and Wolfhard look like a real life father and son, with and without glasses, so this casting is a no-brainer.

MIKE

Comedian and filmmaker Jordan Peele revealed a new side of his creative self with his horror film “Get Out.” Peele showed an unique

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By Katie Shank

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

BOOKS

Celebrates

Many people nationwide participated in Banned Books Week which was held Sept. 2430. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read across the country.

Banned Books Week originated in 1982 by Judith Krug. Krug’s goal for Banned Books Week was to bring awareness to the American public of challenged literary works while also encouraging intellectual freedom in schools, libraries and workplaces. Since its initial start in 1982, Banned Books Week is now sponsored by organizations such as American Library Association, American Booksellers Association,

Banned

American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Association of American Publishers.

Specifically at Wilson, with the help of Dr. Long’s Media Theory class, Banned Books Week was celebrated with a read out, a movie showing, and displays that were shown in the library.

“I personally enjoyed actually being a part of Banned Books Week, like helping out and making the posters. I also enjoyed hearing the stories that were read, because some were interesting and some of them I was surprised were banned,” said Ashley Henderson ‘18.

Many students from

Books

Dr. Long’s class expressed the importance of Banned Books Week.

“Banned Books Week is important because it brings awareness to what can get censored in our society. When people see that their favorite books have been banned, it creates discussion about why these books have been banned and whether or not they think it was done for a valid reason. It gets people to question the censorship. I am still shocked that some of my favorite books, like Harry Potter for instance, are on the list,” stated communications student Tiffany Cobb ‘19.

Banned Books Week seemed to be very popular on campus. Numer-

Week

ous students and faculty came to the read-out which was held in the Lenfest Learning Commons of the Library.

“I think Banned Books Week went well. I think starting a new event on campus can be hard but I think with a little more advertising and excitement around the events, Banned Books Week could be a campus wide success,” Cobb said.

Overall, Banned Books Week was a successful event on campus. Students and faculty were given the ability to express their opinions over books which are contested. It will be interesting to see what will be planned next fall for Banned Books Week 2018.

DID YOU KNOW THESE ARE BANNED BOOKS?

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Final “Maze Runner” Installment Gets a Release Date

By Hannah Middaugh

In September 2014, the popular book series, “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner came to life on the big screen.

The movie was a considerable success, making it certain that the sequel, “The Scorch Trials,” would be filmed as well.

Things got a bit hairy when actor Dylan O’Brien, playing the main character Thomas, was injured in a motorcycle accident while filming the third and last installment of the series, “The Death Cure.”

O’Brien began his career on the MTV show “Teen Wolf” and in 2014 got his big break playing the main character in the first “Maze Runner” movie. He has also starred in “American Assassin,” “The First Time,” “Deepwater Horizon” and “The Internship.” According to Daily Mail in the UK, O’Brien was established as one of the hottest

young movie actors after the first two “Maze Runner” movies made a total of $660 million dollars combined at the box office.

“The Maze R u n n e r ” showed Thomas waking up with his memory erased in what is known as the Glades.

He soon finds himself in a community with other teenage boys and learns he is trapped in a Dylan O’Brien maze that they must escape.

After Teresa appears they all start facing safety problems until Thomas finds a way out of the maze, leading a group of people.

In “The Scorch Trails,” the

Gladers find themselves in a government facility, called WICKED, who is supposed to be helping them.

However, they turn out to be just another division of the people who put them in the maze to begin with. After escaping from the facility, they find themselves in a desert landscape filled with unimagiPhoto from Wikimedia nable obstacles.

In March 28, 2016, things took a turn for the worse while filming a scene for “The Death Cure.” O’Brien was riding a motorcycle and fell off the back of a prop that was to look like the back of a train. He

was hit by a car and suffered either a broken cheekbone or orbital socket. There was no definite conclusion about O’Brien’s injury, but after the accident he was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. The production was halted until May 9, 2016, but was later postponed to a further date to let O’Brien completely heal from his injuries. Fox pushed the release date of “The Death Cure” from February 17, 2017 to January 12, 2018.

This installment will focus on Thomas trying to find the cure for the deadly disease known as the Flare. Thomas will face many obstacles in his race to find it, including making their way to the last city controlled

by WICKED where they will encounter one of the deadliest mazes ever made. The ones who live will finally get the answers they have all been waiting for.

Saint or Sinner? Lucifer Returns to Prime Time

By Kirsten Bilger

Season three of “Lucifer” returned to FOX on Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m. after leaving viewers hanging at the end of the previous season. Within the first episode of the season, fans are introduced to a new problem in Lucifer’s life along with a new villain, the Sinnerman, who seems to be after Lucifer.

When “Lucifer” ended season two, Lucifer (Tom Ellis) was determined to tell his detective partner Chloe (Lauren German) that he was indeed the devil and planned to prove it to her.

However, before he could reach her, he was knocked out and eventually woke up in the desert to find that his wings had returned. As fans know, Lucifer had his demon friend Maze cut off his wings in the first season, which he then burned.

Now Lucifer has a new problem. Though he clearly does not want them, his angelic wings are back—for good, it seems.

He even cuts them off a second time, but they reappear. This

Tom Ellis as Lucifer

adds all the more to his problems as he tries to tell Chloe that he is the devil. But when he attempts to prove it to her, his “devil face” fails him, leaving Chloe to believe that he is pushing her away.

Photo provided by Kirsten Bilger

As the two work together on a case, Lucifer makes it a priority to figure out who attacked and deserted him in the desert and how he got his wings back.

He eventually gets an answer,

but is still left in the dark as to why his wings have reappeared.

Lucifer does get something of an answer from his brother Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) about his wings returning.

Amenadiel believes that Lucifer getting his wings back is part of God’s plan. He plans to remain faithful after failing one of God’s tests and is letting things unfold according to the will of God. Amenadiel even states in the episode, “I’m sure it’s part of God’s plan” and “Perhaps Father is trying to show you that you have been forgiven.”

This plays into the fact that Lucifer no longer has his “devil face.” This leaves viewers with one question: If Lucifer has indeed been forgiven and given wings, has his devilish characteristics been taken from him?

Lucifer must now figure out who the Sinnerman is, what the Sinnerman’s purpose is, how to deal with his wings, what that might entail and how to convince Chloe that he is who he says he is.

Tune in on Mondays at 8:00 on Fox for more “Lucifer” episodes.

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WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY

TUESDAY “ FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Wednesday Worship Sarah’s Coffeehouse 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fri, Oct. 13

Sat, Oct. 14

Mon, Oct. 16

Thurs, Oct. 19

Heart by Heart Grove Theatre Shippensburg, PA 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00-$28.00

Gamer’s Club Poker Night Sarah’s Coffeehouse 8:00 p.m.

Live Your Passion Rally Gettysburg YWCA 909 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

FREE

Fri, Oct. 20

Annual Donor Recognition Dinner Laird Hall Reception at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Blood Drive Laird Hall 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

A mi madre le gustan las mujeres / My Mother Likes Women (Inés París, 2002) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Sat, Oct. 21

AppleFest Downtown Chambersburg 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

FREE SOAR Bird Walks Renfrew Park, Waynesboro, PA 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

FREE

Wed, Oct. 25

Mindful Career Exploration Dance Studio 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Halloween Storytelling Renfrew Park, 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

FREE

Mon, Oct. 30

El alquimista impaciente / The Impatient Alquimist (Patricia Ferreira, 2002) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Thurs, Oct. 26

2017 Franklin County Legislative Breakfast The Orchards 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $20.00 members $25.00 non-members Register by Oct 23 at www.chambersburg.org/ events or call 717-264-7101

Tues, Oct. 31

Halloween!

William Stillman Capitol Theatre 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $28.00

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Murder Mystery: Murder at the Boarding House 175 E. King St. Chambersburg, PA 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 for adults $4.00 kids 6-12 Kids under 6 are free

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CALENDAR

Fri, Oct. 27

Stress Relief Series Lenfest Lobby 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Live Local Music Reid’s Winery Tasting Room and Cider House 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

FREE

Fri, Nov. 3

CSNSONGS Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute Capitol Theatre 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Adults: $28.00 *60+: $21.00 Youth 3-22: $15.00

Yoga Fitness Center 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

“ FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Tues, Oct. 17

Wed, Oct. 18

Community Walking Party Greene Township Park Scotland, PA 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

FREE

Free STD/HIV Testing Lenfest Commons Room 113 &114 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Create Your Own Vision Board Ramada Plaza Hagerstown 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Cost: $6.27

Mon, Oct. 23

Get Fit Now “Why Did I Just Eat That?”

Summit Health Center Chambersburg, PA 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Register at SummitHealth.org/ GetFitNow or call (717)-262-4472

Sat, Oct. 28

Frankenstein Capitol Theatre 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Adults: $21.00 Students (13 - College w/ID): $16.00 Children (Age 12 & Under): $11.00

Tues, Oct. 24

Preparing for Life After Wilson How Psychology Supports the Liberal Arts Education First Floor Conference Room in the Library 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sun, Oct. 29

CAB Paint Night Fundraiser Laird Hall 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 BYOB (21+) must show ID RSVP by Oct 21 to cab@wilson.edu

Fall 2017 Study Abroad Information Sessions Tuesday, October 24

12:00 p.m.

Lenfest 106 Bahrom International Program Seoul, South Korea

(a four week program in June – July 2018)

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