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UNIATIAN
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Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
Volume 91, Issue 1 www.juniatian.com Thursday, September 24, 2009
Juniata moves up in rankings
Placed 75th on Forbes’ “Best Colleges” survey above Penn, Dartmouth
By Kelly O’Shea main differences that distinguish on things which directly concern With Juniata College, a school high percentage, to say the least,
the two surveys. “The ‘U.S. News’ incoming students.” unfamiliar to many, ranking higher considering all of these students
Juniata College recently ranked survey is input generated, meaning The criteria for “Forbes’” sur- on “Forbes’” survey than some of graduated in four years or less,”
75th on “Forbes Magazine’s 2009 emphasis is placed on SAT scores vey can be broken into three key America’s most renowned schools said Kepple.
survey of “America’s Best Col- and faculty salaries, whereas elements: student evaluations, including the University of Penn- “I think because we’re such a
leges.” Juniata College also ranked the ‘Forbes’ survey focuses on a post-graduate success and the av- sylvania, Dartmouth College and small school students feel more
85th on “U.S. News’” survey of school’s output, such as who’s who erage student debt after four years. Duke University, one cannot help comfortable with approaching their
“Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings” in a graduating class.” In this survey, “Forbes” said, “A but question how the College re- professors, so we’re getting more
as well. The methodology behind good college is one that meets stu- ceived such high rankings. attention and taking advantage of
According to the Princeton Re- “Forbes’” college survey strays dent needs.” Ranked as 113th on the list last the opportunities we’re presented,”
view, “Juniata has catapulted from from the mundane information of Sophomore Meghan McGlone year, it i’s clear that Juniata Col- said sophomore Kim Amrod.
regional to national status in the some of the more typical surveys. shared how proud she was to hear lege is making changes for the bet- According to Carlee Ranalli, di-
past decade.” “Forbes” states, “While some col- of the College’s recognition. “It ter and they are paying off. Presi- rector of institutional planning and
Both “Forbes” and “U.S. News” lege rankings are based partly on makes me feel like such a legit dent Kepple contributes the high research, the high rank the Col-
made their 2009 survey results school reputation as evaluated by student, this just reinforces why I rank in 2009 to increasing gradu- lege received this year is largely
public in August of this year. Presi- college administrators and on the know I made the right decision to ation rates. “In 2008, we had a 96
dent Thomas Kepple explained the amount of money spent, we focus come here,” said McGlone. percent graduation rate, which is a u see fOrBeS page 5
Bear hug for Storming freshman
Blowing smoke
Recent surge in popularity of hookah use on
campus ignites debate over College policy
By DaviD hatem hookah is the main reason for the ban, the
fact that it can be used for more exotic as-
A recent surge in popularity of the hookah, pects definitely plays a role in the ban,” said
a large smoking pipe that implements hoses Launtz.
and a water chamber for filtration, has caused Many students feel that the possibility of
some students to both question and criticize hookah being used to smoke marijuana is
the campus’ hookah policy. The policy es- slim, simply because there are easier and
tablished in 2006 states that hookahs are not more inconspicuous ways to smoke mari-
permitted on campus. juana, such as in a hollowed out cigar.
“A hookah is just like a candle; it has the “It isn’t beyond a shadow of doubt that
ability to ignite, and that’s all we need to ban they’re being used to smoke marijuana,
them,” said Matthew Lovell, di- but precautions should still be
rector of residential life. “When taken to ensure that students
it comes down to it, hookahs are are not smoking marijuana out
a fire hazard and a safety risk for of hookahs, even if we haven’t
everyone on campus.” put emphasis on hookahs being
andrew murdock / JunIaTIan Director of Public Safety and used in that way.”
Senior Andy Orr tackles a freshman attempting to make it through the arch. Residential Life Tim Launtz ex- Hookahs, although a fire
pressed a similar sentiment. “Ini- hazard, are used both culturally
tially the ban was because of the and recreationally. Although off
Dale Hall renovations: open flame required to light the campus hookah bars exist, such
hookah coals,” he said. as Jamaican Junction in State
However, Launtz listed addi- College, some students are still
access denied
tional reasons for the school-wide unsatisfied about their options
ban on hookahs. when it comes to smoking hoo-
“Hookahs provide an unnec- kah.
By Bethany nOelle melOche the grass seed was sown, marking the end essary hassle for all involved.” “The current hookah policy
of construction. I simply hoped the auto Launtz also said that the policy krIsTa LeIbensperger / restricts the exploration of
JunIaTIan
The new Dale Hall entrance has left doors weren’t [supposed] to suffice for has other benefits for students. newly given rights as college
some students and faculty disappointed accessibility,.” said senior Emily Brant. “The ban on hookahs safeguards A Juniata College age students,” said Junior Jake
and concerned about the College’s com- Professor Jack Barlow from the Poli- students from outside harassment student holds a Johnston, president of the cigar
mitment to accessibility. The entrance, tics department said, “Actually, I laughed, from those who think that they are hookah. club. “Hookahs should be al-
completed this August, features a set of because I’m a connoisseur of irony. Then being used to smoke marijuana.” lowed as long as you can prove
10 concrete stairs leading up to a handi- I started asking questions.” Launtz said that if the administration al- it isn’t weed being smoked. Hookahs aren’t
capped-accessible automated door. No- Anna Jaworski, a junior, brought her lowed students to smoke hookahs on cam- a fire hazard if they’re smoked outside and
ticeably missing is a handicapped acces- questions out into the open by posting on pus, the local authorities would start look for the user is responsible.”
sible ramp. students using them to smoke marijuana.
“I was confused and frustrated when u see acceSSiBility page 4 “Although the fire hazard aspect of the u see hOOKah page 7

The 411 on H1N1 Fine Campus Cuisine Bzzzzzzzzz Far-out fiddles
E Swine flu on campus: Date night just got classier. Campus bee club Barrage will bring its
D overreaction or under- Calverts offers fine dining struggles to maintain unique brand of musical
SI control? The risks are on a DCB budget. hive. Find out the buzz talent to Juniata on Friday
N real, but are the rumors? on the bees in BAC. Oct. 2.
I NEWS, page 2 A&E, page 10 NEWS, page 6 A&E, page 9
NEWS 2 OP/ED 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 SPORTS 12 BACKPAGE 16
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NEWS & FEATURES JUNIATIAN September 24, 2009
Budget cuts cause artistic “blue period”
Local museums shout out in protest to save the arts
By nicOle m. hOucK groups at other campuses. Prosser Arts organizations throughout the symbolic gestures. A museum in ner programs, provides services
is currently working on a YouTube state have been participating in ef- Westmoreland, PA, began dim- and funding throughout schools
The new Pennsylvania budget project to give a student voice to forts to raise awareness of the ef- ming their lights for one hour ev- in Pennsylvania. Without this
was to be passed this summer. this issue. fects that budget cuts have on the ery Wednesday, adding a one hour funding, theater, music, and art
However, an inability to come to “The arts have always been arts. period for every day the budget education departments would suf-
a final decision has led to budget important in my life. I’ve been “Arts aren’t just important be- impasse was not resolved. fer.
cuts in important areas as delib- involved in the arts since I was 10 cause we like pictures on our walls Currently, the lights are dimmed According to Prosser and Her-
erations continue. One of the most years old, and they helped make me or to listen to music, but [the bud- for the duration of the day because zog, getting involved in this cause
controversial budget proposals un- who I am as a person. If funding get cut] affects 62,000 jobs,” said the impasse has lasted so long. Lo- is very simple. The easiest way
der dispute is a complete cut in arts for the arts is cut, children will not Herzog. The funding cuts affect all cally, to demonstrate how the bud- to voice your opinion is through
funding, affecting theater, music, get to experience that and they will of us, including Juniata students. get cut affects the arts in Hunting- a phone call to Pennsylvania State
and art institutions throughout the not have the opportunity to foster The Pennsylvania Council on the don, the town’s mural was covered Representatives Eichelberger and
state. their creativity and give them mo- Arts (PCA) contributes $3000 of and the Juniata College Art Mu- Fleck, and a follow up e-mail.
Usually, the state of Pennsyl- tivation in life. I don’t want to see the $14 million budget to Juniata’s seum dimmed display lights. Horn says the efforts of everyday
vania allocates $14 million to the this happen. Someone has to take art program. This money enables Executive Director of the PCA, people have made a huge impact.
Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, the first step. Why shouldn’t it be Juniata Presents to book the acts Philip Horn, stressed the impor- Funding for the arts has received a
which distributes this money to me?” Prosser said. He is holding for the season. Without this contri- tance of a place for the arts in higher place on the budget agenda.
over 560 arts organizations in informational meetings for inter- bution, the season would go from the state budget. According to Currently a budget is being dis-
the state of Pennsylvania. This ested students to join this student consisting of seven acts to about Horn, this budget plays a huge part cussed which will provide $10,000
funding is vital to arts in Pennsyl- alliance. two acts. in the funding for art programs in funding for the arts. According
vania. Raising awareness about this Artless Wednesdays are one of in schools. to Herzog, the $14 million bud-
Gerald Prosser, a senior, is issue has become a statewide Herzog’s efforts to demonstrate When the PCA is awarded the get the PCA is pushing for is not
spearheading an effort to make a project. Juniata’s own Director of what happens if there is no fund- state funding, it allocates a por- asking for a lot. If every person in
student alliance to raise awareness Performing Arts Chad Herzog is ing for the arts. Every Wednesday, tion of this money to the Arts Pennsylvania contributed $1.50 a
of this issue. It is Prosser’s hope to spearheading a campaign called museums and art organizations in Education Program, which, year to this cause, it would be the
eventually coordinate with similar “Save the Arts in Pennsylvania.” all over Pennsylvania carry out in accordance with twelve part- equivalent.
Extreme Makeover: JCEL edition
Renovations to business incubator benefit both students and the community
By William campBell poor condition to renovate, and will be managed by the current
had to be demolished.” said Nick JCEL staff, along with Juniata Fa-
The Juniata College Center Felice, JCEL eExecutive dDirec- cilities, who will take care of the
for Entrepreneurial Leadership tor. The most serious problem the maintenance and cleaning.
(JCEL) is currently undergoing gymnasium faced was a leaking “The most important thing
renovations to provide more in- roof which damaged the floor be- about the construction to me is the
cubator space for small business yond repair. However, there were much needed attention it brings to
tenants and improve the exterior considerations to try and fix the JCEL. Hopefully students will see
appearance of the building. gymnasium. Unfortunately, it was this construction and investigate
The renovation of JCEL began deemed too costly. The area where JCEL to see what it is all about,”
in July and will cost $2.2 million. the gymnasium used to sit will now said junior Doug Jackson. Jackson
The entire renovation project will be converted into a green space and is the president of Greener Leas-
not be finished until the summer will include planted grass, shrubs ing, a student run business created
of 2010. The $2.2 million was and trees. with the assistance of programs at
not fully funded by the College; Currently, 25 percent of the re- JCEL.
$952,000 came from federal sourc- maining first floor space and the The new tenant space, with its
es, $752,000 came from economic entire second floor of the rear wing varying uses, can produce different
development programs within will be renovated totaling nearly types of jobs. The light assembly
Pennsylvania and the remaining 9,000 square feet. The second floor space can be used by companies
funds came from the College. will now be occupied with offices, who need space to assemble their
The intentions of the JCEL reno- bryan aungsT / JunIaTIan light assembly space and one wet products, but are not yet consid-
vations are more than just enhanc- Workers operate heavy machinery to complete the renovations at the lab facility. The wet lab will be ered companies.
ing the incubator facilities. The Alfarata, home of the Sill Business Incubator and JCEL. located within the incubator and First floor renovations include
renovations provide JCEL a way used by companies looking to do plans for an eventual food incuba-
to enhance the Huntingdon com- Street. Currently the only public JCEL made its debut in January of research in biology and chemistry. tor. However the funding for the
munity through economic devel- access to JCEL is located along 2003 with the administrative suite This wet lab will not be used as a food incubator has not been se-
opment and small business growth. 14th Street. located on the first floor of the west production lab, but strictly for re- cured, but renovations will be com-
These renovations will also benefit The College purchased the wing and the second floor reserved search. pleted for its eventual creation. The
students starting small businesses structure, located on 14th Street for tenant space. Although there will be no new food incubator will act much of the
by providing more space and op- and Moore, across from Sheetz, in The renovations began with the jobs immediately created through same way as the regular business
portunity to grow their business. 1999, formerly used as the Alfra- abatement of the rear wing and the the renovations, it is estimated to incubator, but will focus on start-
The new renovations will also in- reta Elementary school. Although demolition of the former elemen- create between 30 and 35 new jobs up businesses in food production.
clude appearance improvements JCEL is being redone in phases, tary school gymnasium. in Huntingdon County over the Third floor renovations have yet
and access to JCEL from Moore this will be the most extensive. “The gymnasium was in too next three years. The new space to be scheduled or determined.
A-pork-alypse Now: a genuine concern or hogwash?
By JeWel l. DanielS prevent a widespread outbreak. It’s Siems the H1N1 is hitting younger or any kind of lung condition need
a gamble, a guess; we might see people harder than those over 50. to be extra cautious.
Dr. Laura Siems, a Health and two cases with no vaccine. I think The older population has “already When asked about Juniata Col-
Wellness physician, and Dr. Mi- it’s good to have a healthy amount been exposed to H1N1 at some lege’s chances of getting the H1N1
chael Boyle, Professor of Biology of caution and follow basic pre- point in their lives.” The regular flu vaccine, Dr. Boyle said, “At this
and William J. von Liebig Chair ventative measures but the panic causes 35,000 deaths a year. From point no one in the country knows
Is Swine Flu a
of Biomedical Sciences, are en- is somewhat unwarranted. I think April 15, 2009 to July 24, 2009, if they are eligible to administer the
legitimate conern for
couraging Juniata students to take people are reacting to the potential, states reported a total of 43,771 vaccine.” Juniata College could
the proper precautions against flu but so far it hasn’t been that bad.” confirmed and probable cases of know in October if the Health and Juniata students?
outbreaks. The Juniata College Dr. Boyle does not agree. “As a novel influenza A (H1N1) infec- Wellness Center has been chosen
Emergency Response Commit- pandemic in general, people have tion. Of these cases reported, 5,011 as a site to administer the new
Yes 52%
tee does not currently have a plan not overreacted yet, it is mild at people were hospitalized and 302 H1N1 vaccine. Regular flu vac-
to quarantine infected students, or this point. If that were to change, people died. cines will be available in early Oc-
minimize an outbreak, if one oc- we would see a greater public re- Anyone from 6 months to 24 tober. Students with asthma, dia-
curred on campus. sponse.” years old is at greater risk for se- betes and other chronic conditions no 48%
Dr. Siems believes that people The Swine Flu is not a new vere side effects. Pregnant women, are encouraged to get the regular
are overreacting to the H1N1 virus version of seasonal Influenza. Ac- and anyone with a pre-existing
(Swine Flu). “The vaccine might cording to both Dr. Boyle and Dr. condition such as asthma, diabetes u see SWine flu page 4 Out Of 291 respOndents
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Volume 91, Issue 1 JUNIATIAN NEWS & FEATURES
The Beat of Juniata’s Techno
What’s new in Technology on campus
By Kehan li mands for academic resources and Eventually, there will be a charge
classroom performance as it relates Should Juniata charge for printing? applied to printing, probably be-
Technology is constantly chang- to Internet-based content. We have ginning next year. A quota will
ing; but Juniata is never far behind also installed a new Packet Shaper, be given to each student for print-
the curve. This year is no exception which allows us to prioritize our Yes 5% ing each year. After exceeding the
to numerous upgrades, updates and Internet traffic based in Academic quota, students are responsible for
system changes. needs. This particular unit will al- the extra costs. The exact method,
The most noticeable change is low us to grow over the next sever- no 58% implement time and the amount of
the upgraded wireless network al years as we continue to evaluate quota have yet to be determined.
around campus. The new wire- our Internet capacities.” However, students will be notified
Only for excessive 37%
less coverage eliminates last year’s A new printing system has been whenever the method is finalized.
amounts of printing
“dead zones” in all resident halls introduced to campus this year. Technology makes people’s
Out Of 291 respOndents
and academic buildings. Com- This system requires students to lives easier, but trouble is usually
pared to previous years, the newly log on to the desired printer with Liebig Center for Science; Room to the environment, which goes not far behind. The two most com-
upgraded wireless system is much their pin before printing. The initial P201 and the Technology Solu- against Juniata’s goal of achieving mon problems students encounter
faster and more reliable. pin for all students is their seven- tions Center in Brumbaugh Aca- sustainability. “The new system are getting online, and working
The Internet service at Juniata digit student ID number located demic Center. makes student aware about what with the new printing system.
was upgraded in August, increas- on the gold card. If the ID number This new system grants student they are printing. They will think During an interview, Fusco also
ing the capacity from 45Mbps to only contains six digits, students more freedom to choose desired more carefully before they print,” gave out some advice. Students
100Mbps, more than doubling should add a zero at the beginning. printing locations. Eventually, said President Fusco. Many should keep the system and an-
from last year. If students do not want to use their more printers will be installed in students may notice that each time tivirus software updated on their
Comcast continues to be Juni- ID number as their pin, they can academic buildings such as Good when they log on the printer there personal computers, because this
ata’s Internet Service Provider. reset their pin online at https://se- Hall and Founders Hall. is a negative balance. There is also is one of the major causes of being
Juniata has used its service for a cureweb.juniata.edu/cts/change_ The purpose of the new releas- an estimated cost after logging out. unable to connect to the Internet.
number of years and it has proven pin.php. ing printing system is to reduce Fortunately, there will still be no Professional and business versions
to be a reliable vendor. The pin releasing system cur- unnecessary print usage. Last cost for printing this year. The bal- are preferred over home version
According to Associate Vice rently has five different locations semester, many unclaimed print ance gives students an idea about operating systems. If capable, use
President and Chief Information which are: first floor of the L.A. works accumulated in the printers how much they printed each time an Internet cable rather than using
Officer David Fusco: “We upgrad- Beeghly Library; second floor of every day. This practice causes un- and how much the total would be wireless, because it is faster and
ed to assist with the increasing de- Ellis Hall; second floor of the von necessary cost, and is not friendly for next year. more reliable.
Jessica Jackson: The new Asian sensation
face of Student Activities
Popular new restaurant provides
Implementing new priorities for OSA ethnic variety for Eagles Landing
By claire Wayman
By JeSSica DemarchiS “This station is the most visited one
in Eagles Landing so far this school
On July 16, Juniata College hired Jessica
A new food line, Jump Asian Ex- year,” McLaughlin said.
Jackson as the new director of Student Ac-
press, has been added to Eagles Land- Yuan Wang, a sophomore from Chi-
tivities. Jackson has replaced Staci Weber
ing. Dean of Students Kris Clarkson ap- na, gets the chicken stir fry for lunch
and oversees the Juniata Activities Board
proached Hal McLaughlin, director of every day. Last year she ate mainly at
(JAB).
food services, and the Food Committee the salad bar, but with this new option,
Jackson is a graduate of Lynchburg Col-
with an idea to expand the food choices. she cannot resist. “It tastes similar and
lege, in Virginia, where she majored in psy-
The renovations were completed over somewhat authentic, but it is good!”
chology and also received her master’s in
the summer. Junior Arianne Waddington, likes the
education and community counseling. After
“The more options we offer the better. options offered at Jump Asian Express.
Jackson graduated in 2006, she went on to
Keep it exciting!” said Clarkson. Since “It is better than I expected, but it is not
become a hall resident director at Penn State
last year’s addition of Salsa Rico was so China Buffet.”
Beaver for three years.
popular, Clarkson and McLaughlin de- Jump Asian Express is included in
Although Jackson does not foresee add-
cided to add another ethnic food option. meal exchange as well. Between 11
ing any new activities at Juniata just yet, she krIsTa LeIbensperger / JunIaTIan
Jump Asian Express offers authentic a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Fri-
does plan on implementing three main goals.
Director of Student Activities, Jessica Jack- Asian cuisine. day, students can receive an entrée, egg-
Her primary goal is for the Student Activi-
son, at her desk in the Office of Student Ac- “Students want variety and options roll, and rice with a medium drink as
ties office to become more sustainable. “It is
tivities. when eating. This adds popularity to the meal exchange. The entrees are sesame
important to look at our environment and see
food court,” said McLaughlin. The goal chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chick-
what we can do better. We won’t be able to
of Jump Asian Express is to add more en and broccoli, and General Tso’s.
do everything, but baby steps are really im- will include working with community and
choices for students during meal times. “The food is fresh, and we are always
portant,” said Jackson. Some of those steps nonprofit organizations here in Huntingdon.
“[Jump Asian Express] offered a lot running out,” said Patricia Henney, one
include turning off lights, reusing paper and They are also working to add a weeklong
of options for vegetarians and vegans,” of the new cooks. Henney enjoys work-
envelopes and recycling. She will also be of- service-learning project over spring break to
added Clarkson. “It is also healthy.” ing with the students. Her personal fa-
fering online forms. Guatemala.
Jump Asian Express was not the first vorite entrée is the sesame chicken. The
Improving customer service is also a goal. JAB has eight committees that plan differ-
choice for a new food line. Originally, only improvement still needed is better
Jackson wishes to see “equal opportunities ent events that Jackson oversees. “We plan
McLaughlin, Clarkson and the Food air conditioning Henny said.“It gets re-
for everyone.” She also wants to simplify lots of events throughout the school year.
Committee wanted to add Mein Bowl, ally hot back here.”
the interaction between students and the of- You can pretty much guarantee that pretty
a sushi bar. However this would have Additional changes planned for Ea-
fice of Student Activities. This way it will be much every day of the semester JAB has
been too expensive due to the fact that gles Landing include more decorating.
easier for more students to become involved, some type of activity going on,” said Gee.
fresh seafood would have to be import- McLaughlin hopes to add paintings and
and Jackson is very eager to help students Gee is very excited for what Jackson will
ed something difficult to do because of portraits by next school year.
Leadership development is Jackson’s bring to the department. “Jessica has a good
Huntingdon’s location. Eagles Landing will also become
third goal. “I know leadership is large on bit of experience working in student activi-
Afterwards, McLaughlin found out more sustainable. As of right now, the
campus, however I think there are differ- ties, and I think she’s going to bring through
about Jump Asian Express, and shared dishes used decompose in 29 days. This
ent facets that I think we need to look at as a lot of new ideas, a new focus, a different
the idea with Clarkson. The project is extremely eco-friendly, but the dishes
well,” said Jackson. Jackson will continue style of leadership and perhaps a different
started in July. In addition to renovating are flimsy and not durable. This upcom-
to look into different possibilities for leader- perspective for looking at student activities
the space and buying supplies like pots, ing summer, McLaughlin plans on pur-
ship development on campus and wants to and programming events. I think that she is
pans and rice cookers, ten new cooks chasing china for Eagles Landing. He
add three trainings in the spring. going to positively affect the Juniata Activi-
were hired and trained to cook authentic also plans on adding a dishwasher up-
The Juniata Activities Board (JAB) is ties Board. I think she brings a new form of
Asian food. stairs to limit transport of dishes and to
overseen by Jackson and headed by senior leadership to Juniata and can connect with
The menu includes steamed and fried make it easier.
Dustin Gee. Jackson is excited to make a lot of different students at different levels.
rice, egg rolls, chicken, vegetable, and The ultimate goal of these renova-
some major changes in JAB, mainly increas- Jessica defiantly has a lot to offer, a lot of
beef stir fry, General Tso’s, chicken and tions is to make it more enjoyable for
ing male membership in the club and rede- creative energy and creative ideas. I think
broccoli, sesame chicken and much students to eat. Based on its popularity,
signing how the chairs are set up. JAB also she’ll contribute in numerous different ways
more. Jump Asian Express also accepts Jump Asian Express seems to be a leap
wants to incorporate service learning. This to the Juniata Activities Board.”
recipes and ideas from students. in the right direction.
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NEWS & FEATURES JUNIATIAN September 24, 2009
Overseeing students overseas
Elin Ovrebo: a new face in a familiar department
By claire Wayman grandfather’s adventures helped
spark her interest in different cul-
On Aug. 24, Juniata College tures and countries.
hired Elin Ovrebo as the new di- Ovrebo advises students who
rector of the Study Abroad de- want to study abroad by saying,
partment. With a strong program “Start early! Plan ahead and talk
already in place, Ovrebo plans to with your advisor.” Finding the
combine her expertise with eager perfect match can be hard, she
students in the year ahead. warns. Starting early helps find
Ovrebo is a graduate of Mem- the perfect match between place
phis University where she majored and programs since there are many
in psychology and received a Ph.D. different locations to choose from.
in counseling psychology. She “Students can study abroad almost
phoTo courTesy of erIca quInn spent part of her college career in any year. It all depends on your
Norway and encourages students POE.” As a freshman, it is not too
This photo taken by senior Erica Quinn appeared in the July 26
to take advantage of the strong early to start planning. She urges
New York Times. The students partying in the Hess 8 shower are
study abroad program at Juniata. students to talk with her and voice
from left: Zak Kupchinskym (‘07), Claire Dempsey (‘07), Quinn
Previous employment includes their concerns.
Daly (‘07), and Scott Stephan (‘07). JennIfer ashcrafT / JunIaTIan
Rhodes College and Texas Wom- Senior Brenda Tyler studied
en’s University where she was also Elin Ovrebo, the new Education abroad in Gambia, West Africa in
The Pause Before a study abroad counselor. Abroad Director, has taken over the spring of 2009. Tyler is enthu-
Ovrebo relies heavily on her cul- for interim director Elena Hart. siastic that Ovrebo has joined the
tural roots for perspective into her department and her effect on stu-
the Scream
new job. Although reconstructing grants and dealing with the greater dents. “I’ve met her and she was
the program is not a current option campus community. Although she really nice and eager to learn about
for Ovrebo, she is looking to add will be working hard, Ovrebo plans all of our experiences. From what I
Erica Quinn: published photogra-
her diverse cultural background to on “having lots of fun.” hear she is more than capable and
the department. She first wants to Ovrebo is very familiar with the qualified to run the office. I believe
pher in the New York Times
learn more about the rich traditions international world and is origi- that she will have a positive impact
of Juniata and eventually add some nally from Algard, a small village on future student’s study abroad
of her own ideas. on the southwest coast of Norway. experiences.”
By Sean D. farley Staged or not, the photograph
As Director, Ovrebo’s job de- “There are three more times sheep Ovrebo would like to thank ev-
was selected as a snapshot of
scription includes working and ad- than people,” said Ovrebo with eryone for their giant welcome in
Inebriated seniors feel a sud- college life in America, beating
vising students, attending reentry a smile. Her grandfather sailed helping her feel like part of the Ju-
den splash of cold water in this out countless other photographs
meetings, planning events, writing around the world in the 1930s. Her niata College community.
photo-essay by senior Erica in a tough competition. The
Quinn. The photograph was shot itself was taken on the last
featured in the Education and night of her freshman year at a
handicapped inaccessibility
Life section of the New York senior’s graduation party.
Times July 26 issue. All her friends were gradu-
In an interview, Quinn attrib- ating seniors looking ahead at
uted her submission to Associate the rest of their lives. Thanks u from acceSSiBility page 1 a great idea. And yes, students can turning platform in the middle.
have an impact, and we need to get President Thomas Kepple said
Professor of History Jim Tuten, to Quinn it is possible to look
the Arch forum. Another student students involved. Handicapped- that bids for the ramp were in the
whose original encouragement back.
commented in the forum, “All the accessibility is something that we “$80,000 range” but that the Col-
led her to the contest. Quinn works as a freelance
students I’ve talked to who knew all need to be aware of and work- lege is “definitely going to do it
The photograph is not her photographer in the Huntingdon
that the entrance was supposed ing towards.” sometime in the future, when we
usual style however, as Quinn area and is available for com-
to improve accessibility have just Sarah May Clarkson, dDirec- have the money.” The entrance
said, “I usually do constructed mission work. Contact QUIN-
scratched their heads upon com- tor of Academic Support Services, was built so that a ramp could be
reality. ...This is one of the few [email protected] for more
pletion.” More students posted said, “I think a commendable ef- added in later on. There is current-
unstaged shots I’ve done.” information.
their concerns and expressed inter- fort by such a committee would be ly a design for a ramp, but there is
est in taking action and as a result, educating people. It helps people no budget for the project—so the
a “Students for Accessibility Com- to imagine what it’s like for other Juniata community should notn’t
mittee” was formed. people—I think that’s very valu- expect to see a ramp any time
Swine flu concerns
The committee is hoping to ad- able.” soon.
dress concerns with handicapped- With regards to Dale Hall, “The While the administration and
hitting close to home
accessibility around the campus as entrance happened because of a the new student committee work
a whole. Brant, who helped spear- gift—it was a donation,” said Sar- to find a way to make this ramp a
head the committee’s conception, ah May Clarkson. “The original reality, Anne Millar, a new aAca-
u from SWine flu page 2 Strauss, a volleyball player, is not said that one of the main goals for design was for accessibility. The demic cCounselor, says that ev-
worried. the committee is to help the Col- reality is inaccessible.” eryone can help to make a more
flu shot. On Tuesday, Sept. 15 a Pan- lege “to become a friendlier cam- The generous donation for the accessible campus: “I see students
“We certainly don’t want the demic Influenza Town Hall Meet- pus where everyone is aware of new entrance came from John helping students, faculty helping
two hitting together and we urge ing was held in the Huntingdon others’ needs and strives to lend a Dale, who also funded the aptly students. Juniata does lack some
students to get the regular flu Area High School auditorium. hand.” It will not stop there, how- named Dale Hall. When reached [accessibility] features and that is
shot, at least you’d be protected Topics covered at the meeting ever, and talks are underway about for interview, Dale said, “At a reality. But a stronger reality is
from one type of flu... probably included what has, can, and will working to identify and prioritize Brumbaugh Academic Center it’s that we have a lot of people who
there are many people who will happen, what worked and what specific campus improvements. pretty hard for any person with a are willing to help once something
not take it (the H1N1 vaccine). did not work in managing previ- Knowing that improvements are disability to get around there; I’m is known.”
The H1N1 vaccine is just another ous outbreaks, infection control not cheap, the committee is also in- not sure how students do it. I think Sarah May Clarkson said that
version of the flu vaccine,” said strategies and what individuals vestigating fund-raising and grant having an accessible entrance [to she thinks it is good that students
Dr. Siems. and the community can do to pro- opportunities. Dale Hall] would be a really good are asking questions. “Some of
It is possible that the State tect one another. A flu advisory “I’d like to see us get a plan for thing.” the best changes come about from
Health Clinic will get the H1N1 email was sent to all students on moving forward. I think with a When asked if he gave any student initiative. Students can be
vaccine. Juniata students and fac- Sept. 8, and flyers with preventa- fairly modest budget there could specifications for how he wanted positive agents for change here.”
ulty could get the vaccine there, tive measures have been put up be some dramatic changes,” said the entrance to be, he said that he
but is currently unknown. Until in various locations on campus. Professor Barlow. “I think it’s been left that strictly up to the adminis-
the FDA knows the possible side On Sept. 10 health-related tips slowly getting better, but there’s tration, but saw the original plans How is Juniata’s handi-
effects, the vaccine will not be re- and information on H1N1 flu still a lot that needs to be done.” that included a ramp and thought capped accessibility?
leased. In addition, the FDA has was posted on Juniata College Two major projects, the von that they looked good. He said, “I
not yet decided if there will be a Campus News. The Center for Liebig Center for Science—com- hope they come up with a decent 48%
series of two vaccines, or one in- Disease Control’s weekly situa- pleted in 2002—and Founders plan for this ramp.”
good
jection. tion update was included in that Hall reconstruction, were built to Professor Neil Pelkey, associate
“The teachers are talking about information. be fully compliant with the Ameri- professor of environmental science
30%
it,” said junior Stephanie Strauss, By June of 2009, all 50 states cans with Disabilities Act. and head of the administration’s
horrible 19%
“telling us if we are sick don’t go had reported H1N1 infections. “Percentage-wise,” said Profes- Disabilities Committee, explained
to class, being more lenient about Eleven states are reporting wide- sor Barlow, “I’d say we’ve gone that the complications for the ramp very
attendance.” The Women’s Vol- spread influenza activity at this from 15 percent% to 60 percent% arose from the gradient require- good
3%
leyball team went to Washington time: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, [accessibility] since I’ve been here ments. A ramp going into the Dale
and Lee University on Friday Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, [19 years].” . Hall entrance would need a gradi- not so
Sept. 11. Washington and Lee Mississippi, North Carolina, When asked about the new Stu- ent of 1:12 (a 1 inch rise for every good
had over a dozen cases of Swine Oklahoma, South Carolina, and dents for Accessibility Committee, 12 inches of ramp)—requiring a
Flu last school year. Despite this, Tennessee. Professor Barlow said, “I think it is 72-foot ramp with a substantial Out Of 291 respOndents
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Volume 91, Issue 1 JUNIATIAN NEWS & FEATURES
Founders is heart of campus once again
Renovations rejuvenate campus’ oldest hall into an environmentally friendly building
By alex ShOpe I. Harvey Brumbaugh House and Field Station is also certified.
Quinter House to Founders. The All original materials in the proj-
On Oct. 31, Founders Hall will students, faculty and administra- ect were used on site, recycled or
be dedicated for the second time in tion are well served in the floor repurposed. Carpeting is made
130 years. The cornerstone of the plan of the building. from recycled fibers, and all paints,
Juniata College campus recently However, no project is ever stains and adhesives boast low
received an $8.5 million yearlong without controversy. The World volatile organic compound (VOC)
renovation. Languages department remain in ratings.
Five classrooms, faculty offices, the Humanities building while the Many of the floors are made of
student lounges and conference History and English departments sustainable cork and bamboo fur-
rooms were added while existing moved into Founders. Although niture is seen throughout the build-
spaces were upgraded. All areas of the World Languages department ing. The roof is comprised of re-
the building have been built to be is happy for their colleagues, they cycled tires engineered to look like
sustainable without sacrificing the do have a concern of being left be- slate. Rainwater falling on the roof
original design of the building. hind. is collected and used for irrigation.
Along with the sustainable as- As more and more attention Natural light is filtered through
pects, Founder’s has returned to its shifts toward the middle of campus, the new glass tower and windows
old functions. It now contains four the World Languages department JennIfer ashcrafT / JunIaTIan that mimic the original 19th cen-
classrooms on the fourth floor and fears they will be forgotten due to The new outdoor classroom is just one of the many additions that were tury ones. The addition of an au-
one on the third. The director of their location on the outskirts of the completed during the renovation. tomated lighting system with low
Academic Support Services, Sarah campus. Michael Henderson, the output lights and sensors provide
May Clarkson, feels this is one of world languages department chair, campus. of campus. And then beyond that efficient light throughout the build-
Founders strongest features. commented, “There is a concern David Grim, President of the when they graduate you go out and ing. Heating and cooling is done
“I love that it is a building with in our department that the campus class of 2012, said “I’ve really no- make an impact.” through a geo thermal system. The
offices and classrooms, that it’s [is] being centered more and more ticed the campus looking good this The Founders project qualified first floor houses a recycling cen-
a teaching building… That’s not on the quad... we don’t want to be year without all of the construction Juniata for a prestigious LEED ter. The design elements blend tra-
what ‘old Founders’ was. ‘Old forgotten because we are physi- going on. I think they did a superb (Leader in Energy and Environ- dition with function.
Founders’ was only administra- cally farther away.” job on Founders.” mental Design) grant. The LEED Think, evolve, act is the charge
tive offices, it was not a teaching Unlike the Humanities building, “There are a lot of practical and grants are given for building proj- of Juniata. In the renovation of
building… It [now] feels more like Founders Hall is a daily destination symbolic features of this building ects that use resources more ef- Founders hall great thought was
Juniata,” said Clarkson. for much of the college commu- that hopefully serve to educate,” ficiently than conventional build- given, a plan evolved and action
Founders is once again home to nity. Once a building falling into said Rob Yelnosky, vice president ings. Points are awarded for all was taken to resurrect the center
academic offices as well. Both the disrepair and functioning with only for finance and operations. “Hope- areas of the building project from of the Juniata Community. Juni-
History and English departments two of four floors open, Founders fully the students carry that behav- materials used to viability of future ata leads by example as it moves
had their offices relocated from is once again the centerpiece of the ior out of this building onto the rest use. Shuster Hall at the Raystown thoughtfully into the future.
JC receives high rankings
Associates program creates
u from fOrBeS page 1 niata College winds up at the top
new managerial positions
of the list every time. The College
due to President Kepple. “He has has established name recognition
a vision of Juniata College and in this region, but now with high
More pay and opportunities for students
he strives to take us to a higher rankings on such well-known sur-
level.” veys, we’re getting our name out
Ranalli pinpoints the main fac- there on a national level as well.
By alySOn GlaSS ence through student employment. call prospective students and they
tors that have contributed to our As long as we’re clear about who
Hille also recognizes that there are want to know about diversity is-
success. “We’re growing in a lot we are, we’ll find the students
This year, 30 students will be other benefits to the Juniata As- sues on campus, I can tell them
of key areas. For example, all of who want to be here and this sur-
taking on more responsibility in sociates initiative. “Students that what I know and as the President
our students will have an experi- vey can help us,” said Welsch.
their campus jobs as Juniata Asso- work seven hours or more a week of the [African-American Student
ential learning opportunity, such Welsch attributes Juniata’s
ciates, which offer higher salaries have higher retention rates than Alliance] I have organized cul-
as a semester studying abroad success in the rankings to the
and more resume building experi- those that don’t. [The Juniata Col- tural events and know about a lot
or researching with faculty upon College’s focus and emphasis
ence. lege staff] is more of a family and of others,” said Harris. “It’s useful
graduating,” said Ranalli. on its students. “We offer flex-
The Juniata Associates program [students] are mentored by faculty information to give to interested
Considering Juniata ranked ible POEs, we keep our retention
started as a response to the grow- who are more invested in their fu- students.”
high on two separate surveys, Ra- rates high; I’m not surprised we
ing need for financial aid. It has tures,” said Hille. Both Harris and Gallagher be-
nalli advices those who find fault ended up as high on the list as we
been approved for a $108,000 Juniata College students are not lieve in the benefits that they hope
with the College’s success. “You did.”
budget to be divided among these the only ones to benefit from the to acquire because of the program.
can’t shoot down a school that is When asked how this rank
30 new positions. Departments ap- new associates program. Various The money from the job may pay
ranking well in many different could affect the future of the Col-
proached qualified students over departments can gain fresh ideas for the daily living expenses now,
surveys,” said Ranalli. lege, Kepple said, “Anything that
the summer to fill a majority of the from students on how to accom- but the experience of the work
Vice President of Advancement gets our name out there is benefi-
spots, but there are still some open- plish goals. Shane Gallagher, a program will teach them practical
and Marketing, Gabriel Welsch cial. This is a great rank that stu-
ings available on The Arch. senior and Juniata Associate with skills for later. “Ideally, this job
advances Ranalli’s ideas. “In all dents will want to be associated
Each Student Associate will be the Admissions Office, works on will teach me how to communicate
kinds of different measures Ju- with.”
earning $10 an hour and working promoting Juniata on the Internet. professionally and be more flex-

an average of 12 hours a week. Through social networking sites ible when working with others,”
Rollin’ on spokes Despite these longer hours, the like Facebook, Twitter and You- said Harris.
jobs still have enough flexibility Tube, Gallagher is finding new Other students are not as con-
to accommodate a student’s busy ways to connect prospective stu- vinced. Maeve Neiswanger, a
Campus security patrols on bike
schedule. Associates are expected dents to actual Juniata students. sophomore and Enrollment Center
to handle more responsibility than “[Juniata Associates] bring a student employee, said: “I think
By Sean D. farley Huntingdon Police Department a basic student employee. They new perspective, and in Admis- that the program is a good thing
had just gotten its own bike pa- will be working on the comprehen- sions that is very valuable, espe- but the jobs don’t seem that differ-
Juniata College Public Safety trol, and the idea gained popular- sive skills that will prepare them cially in knowing how to connect ent. You are still working with the
officers are now sporting two ity within the rank and file. Stu- for the job market. Some employ- with other students,” said Galla- same people and the same bosses.
wheels. dents also responded well to the ees may be required to work in the gher. “Prospective students want It seems less authentic than a real
Director of Residential Life idea. evenings, travel and work indepen- to know they are talking to a stu- off campus internship.”
and Public Safety, Tim Launtz According to Launtz, reception dently from their coworkers. dent and not an adult hired by the “It depends what your major is
said, “[The patrol] sits well with has been overwhelmingly posi- To be considered for a Juniata college.” and what you are planning to do
our philosophy of relationship tive over the years. Students feel Associate position, a student must Ideally, interest from prospec- after school,” said freshman Hill-
oriented campus and community comfortable knowing the helmet have been employed for two years tive students will increase, which ary Piccerillo. “You could be an-
policing.” wearing public safety officers are with the department and demon- could lead to a rise in application swering phones all day, but if you
The innocuous and eco-friend- cycling about. strate significant supervisory ex- numbers. JoJo Harris, a Student are planning to work in a lab your
ly two-wheelers also provide a Bike patrol can occur at any perience in that office. Seniors are Associate working in the Enroll- experience was not relevant.”
more effective and faster way time and any shift. It all depends preferable for these positions since ment Center, is able to speak di- Currently, the Juniata Associates
to patrol an area. Large areas of on whoever wants to take the bike many will be entering the work- rectly with prospective students. program only covers less than two
campus are inaccessible to ve- out for a spin. For officers it is a force soon. She also sends them articles that percent of students. The program
hicular traffic, so bicycles were a chance to go out and about and As a creator of the Juniata As- she feels are tailored to a specific will be evaluated next spring to de-
logical development. get some exercise. For students it sociates program, Executive Vice student’s interests. termine its future. Hille, however,
The bike patrol is nothing is a symbol of Public Safety’s un- President for Advancement & Harris acknowledges that her hopes to see the program expanded
new; it has been around in some ceasing effort to keep the campus Marketing John Hille is committed background in diversity on cam- so that the College will continue,
form for approximately seven safe in the most conscientious to giving students more opportu- pus is also helpful when talking as he said, to “help students help
to eight years. Around that time way possible. nities to earn money and experi- to high school students. “When I themselves.”
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NEWS & FEATURES JUNIATIAN September 24, 2009
“Long live the Queen”
Students and faculty work to preserve honeybee
colonies on campus bee farm
By Julie cramer would have been mid-summer, and members recruited during Lobster-
that opportunity has passed. The fest, the farm might expand. “If we
The two beehives on top of best thing now may be to merge had more members to help with
Brumbaugh Academic Center the two hives together. If they do the responsibilities, we could add
have only been in place for two have a queen, there still probably more hives. I’d really like to get to
years, yet they have already faced isn’t going to be much honey, and a point where we could sell honey,
difficulties in helping to pursue we’ll probably have to feed them maybe even generate enough inter-
Juniata students’ quest for sustain- over the winter again,” he said. est to get JCEL involved. We could
able, organic honey. Still, the Apiary Club is planning market Juniata honey to the com-
The biggest issue surrounding to extract honey from the hives munity and students.”
the beehives this year is expansion. within the next few weeks. “We’ll “I think it’s a great opportunity
One of the colonies barely made probably get 30 pounds,” Dr. Mutti for sustainability,” said Motley. bryan aungsT / JunIaTIan
it through last winter. The Apiary said. Most Juniata students, how- The bees get their pollen from Sophomore Pat Harris shows off the bee colony on top of BAC.
(“Bee Yard”) Club added frames ever, probably will not get to taste the immediate area around Brum-
of healthy bees into the depleted it. “Thirty pounds is only 30 jars, baugh. Honey is good for you, and any department’s greenhouse. “A for research and behavioral stud-
hive this spring. However, the and members get priority. By the what we get from our bees here is garden would fit,” Motley said. ies,” said Hosler. “But just before
club’s faculty advisor Dr. Laurence time we’ve sold within the club, completely organic – there are no “Maybe we’d even have some I came here I was stung by a bee
Mutti, professor of Geology, is not there usually isn’t any left over,” extra sugars, no chemicals – that’s fresh food to serve in Baker.” and nearly went into anaphylactic
optimistic. Mutti said. straight pollen.” Other students are not as excit- shock. I had very few students to
“I haven’t seen much activity. This year’s Apiary Club presi- More hives would also help Ju- ed. “I hate bees,” said sophomore help and I had to be careful around
Their queen may be dead. The op- dent, senior Kyle Motley, hopes niata do its part to help the dwin- Katherine Peters. “I’m okay with the bees, so I didn’t visit the hives
timum time to add a new queen that with the help of new club dling bee population.. the hives as long as I don’t go any- as much as I should have. I couldn’t
“Seventy percent of all crops are where near them.” Also, Freshman maintain them.”
pollinated by bees,” said Motley. Will Supplee said, “I just don’t Dr. Mutti brought the bees back
Did you know about the bee farm “That’s thousands and thousands care.” to Juniata in June 2008. Although
of hours of manpower if we had In addition to making honey, the he is a professor of geology, Dr.
on top of BAC?
to do it all by hand. Food prices bees are used by Dr. Jay Hosler in Mutti is an avid beekeeper. He has
would go up exponentially. The his research. Dr. Hosler is an as- hives at several other locations in
food infrastructure would fall.” sociate professor of biology who addition to the Juniata campus.
Yes 38%
Motley also hopes to give the focuses on bee behavior. “Bees are He encouraged the creation of the
bees another pollen source at Ju- incredibly smart. They have only Apiary Club, and area beekeepers
niata. “We could put a rooftop one million neurons in their brains, donated the equipment to set up
there’s a 62% vegetable garden [on top of Brum- versus humans’ 100 billion, but the hives.
bee farm? baugh]. The bees would pollinate they’re very similar to us in learn- Juniata students in the company
everything,” he said. ing capacity,” said Hosler. of Apiary Club members can visit
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The roof already holds the bot- “I set up the first hives in 2000 the bees at any time.
Club strives for equality
AAUW works to break down barriers for women
By carOlyn G. GiBSOn some students created an AAUW and implement effective programs
group on campus. However, when that enhance campus offerings,
Women in the American work- those students graduated and their promote leadership, and improve
place earn about 75 percent of the advisor left Juniata, the group academic and career outcomes.”
income of men, even performing disintegrated. The Huntingdon Some colleges win this grant by
the same job. Some call it a pay branch continued to meet on cam- creating workshops to talk and
equity issue or sexual discrimina- pus. Professor Deb Roney found deal with sexual harassment or pay
tion in the workplace. Women are AAUW through Ellin Jaeger, wife equity issues on their campus.
not alone in bridging this wage of former German professor Klaus Also available for female stu-
gap out in the world or here on Jaeger. Roney “appreciated the dents is the National Conference
Juniata’s campus. The American mission of the organization and the for College Women Student Lead-
Association of University Women, focus on equity and education.” ers (NCCWSL). This is where fe-
or AAUW, has a history of advo- She then joined, and today still male college student leaders meet
cating equity for women and girls. “believes the mission of equity is to learn about ways to improve
Now, there is an AAUW branch on relevant.” equity on their college campuses
campus. Katie Cibort ’08 spotted Roney and communities and how to fa-
Founded in 1881, AAUW has hanging AAUW posters encour- cilitate change in the greater world.
more than 100,000 members, aging students to vote. Cibort was AAUW female members may ap-
1,000 branches, and partners with intrigued because she appreci- ply to go to this conference, held in
more than 500 colleges across the ated some AAUW organized book Washington D.C. during the sum-
country. Their mission is to “ad- sales. She realized the importance mer months.
vance equity for women and girls of AAUW’s mission and knew On Juniata’s campus, AAUW
through advocacy, education, and she could make a difference on hopes to empower women, pro-
research.” Branch members, like campus and in the community. mote gender equity, and also teach
the Huntingdon branch, and now Cibort joined the Huntingdon leadership skills. Led by President
the Juniata branch, are important branch and became an Emerging Manal Daher-Mansour, the new
parts of establishing this mission Leader Intern. The internship pre- RSO is “trying to recruit and build
and empowering women in com- sented her with the opportunity to a solid member base and work on
munities across the country. develop her own projects and truly projects that will raise awareness
Juniata College has long been make an impact on campus. She of issues like pay equity.”
an institutional member of AAUW later began the process of recruit- Both men and women are en-
but this semester AAUW now ing new members and then applied couraged to join, and adviser Deb
functions as a Registered Student to be a Registered Student Organi- Roney wants students to know
Organization on campus. zation. there are many opportunities for
The new RSO found momentum AAUW sponsors many work- all students in AAUW. The new
in the combined efforts of advisor, shops that educate members about RSO wants to help students realize
Deb Roney and Juniata graduate all types of equity issues, but the their goals, whether during their
Katie Cibort. Roney works as an focus lies on gender equity and the time as a student or in the future.
associate professor of English and “wage gap.” Once a student joins, Membership is open to all enrolled
director of Language in Motion on a wealth of research, support, and students. For more information
campus even funding is at their fingertips. about AAUW, contact Profes-
The Huntingdon branch of For example, college groups can sor Deb Roney, President Manal
AAUW has had a relationship take advantage of Campus Ac- Daher-Mansour, or search www.
with Juniata since the 1990’s when tion Projects (CAP) to “design aauw.org.
OPINION & EDITORIAL
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Volume 91, Issue 1 JUNIATIAN NEWS & FEATURES
Science in Motion stalled indefinitely
Inertia interrupted after 17 years of serving regional school districts’ science programs
By matt BeGley operation. ard Imler. . SiM provides hands- Juniata] because of how amazing when the annual funding amount
After 17 years of service, SiM on experience that is invaluable. Science in Motion was in high was locked. For the last 9 years the
Science in Motion might be a works with 29 different school dis- “[Hands-on] work is real science school.” program has been running on the
thing of the past. The program, tricts in seven counties surround- and creates a huge difference in at- Sharon Conaway, the director same budget, but has been expand-
which exports the excitement of a ing Huntingdon. The program, titude when it comes to learning,” of the Biology Sector of SiM for ing to cater to more schools in need
Juniata science lab to high schools founded by Juniata Chemistry pro- said Imler. the past 7 years, said, “It is clearly of the program.
across the state, is going under due fessor Don Mitchell, has been so With the help of SiM, many evident the impact we have made. Currently all SiM employees are
to lack of funding. successful that it has been trans- sophomore high school students One day we just sat in the back of a working 80 percent of their usual
With Pennsylvania the only state planted across the state to 11 other can use a $50,000 atomic force Chemistry Lab [at Juniata] and just time at an 80 percent pay rate.
in the union without a budget, se- universities that now assist a total microscope, a rarity anywhere in watched. The students that were The College is covering these pay-
vere implications have occurred of 180 high schools across Penn- the United States. SiM’s guiding more familiar with the equipment checks. SiM is keeping afloat by
and the future of Science in Motion sylvania. This groundbreaking principle is to interest many stu- and the labs were all former Sci- the generosity of local sponsors,
(SiM) is in jeopardy. State employ- program allows schools to do ex- dents into studying the sciences. ence in Motion Students.”. including branches of Liberty Mu-
ees were not paid for weeks dur- pensive labs for free or at minimal With support from SiM, Imler has Despite Governor Ed Rendell’s tual, PNC Bank, and Kish Bank
ing the summer, state run colleges expense. Most schools offering AP seen “general interest in science go assurances that he will make edu- and few other sponsors who pro-
hiked tuition rates, and funding for sciences desperately require SiM’s up. With no support, we have low cation a priority in the new budget, vided $66,000 in 2008.
programs like SiM has ceased. help in order to be able to execute interest in science.” the delay resulting from extended Juniata students are not able to
Without state support SiM will the required curriculum’s labs. Many students who participated deliberations has hurt SiM and do much right now to support SiM
only be able to function until Oct “This school is dependant heav- in the program chose to come to other programs whose funding has other than raising awareness about
. 1, then its doors will be shut and ily on the labs [provided by SiM],” Juniata based on the high school trickled away. recent happenings. To learn more
the program ended until sufficient said Hollidaysburg Area Senior lab experiences. Miranda Martz, The program’s current financial about Science in Motion, email
funds are gathered to restart the High School biology teacher Rich- a freshman, “wanted to come [to problem actually started in 2000 [email protected].
Hookah hullaballoo JC cuts middle school certification
u from hOOKah page 1 if they were kept in the Unity By anDreW meDlyn ment program is now Pre-Kin- credits to the process is not going
House or security office and used dergarten through fourth grade. to significantly improve education
Johnston feels that the hookah exclusively outside.” Recent changes to Pennsylva- According to Professor Fey in Pennsylvania.
ban is a violation of the students’ Since it was put in place in nia’s teacher certification require- Glosenger, head of the Education While Juniata has program ex-
freedom as legal adults. “The 2006, the administration has been ments could reduce the number of Department, the program now re- tensions until 2012 for the previ-
idea behind the cigar club as well satisfied with the results of the students interested in pursuing a quires 130 credit hours for early ous certificates, freshmen in the
as hookahs is that we should be hookah policy in terms of pre- career in education. Pennsylvanian childhood development. Juniata Education Department will be un-
allowed to enjoy them now that venting fires and creating a safer schools already faces a shortage no longer offers certification for der the new guidelines. Glosenger
we’re legal adults. The hookah environment on campus. of teachers in areas such as math, grades four through eight. described how the new regulations
ban restricts the exploration of Despite some student dissat- science and special education. The It is too early to say whether created a layer of confusion for
our newly given rights as legal isfaction, there are no plans to Pennsylvania Department of Edu- the new changes will significantly out-of-state prospective students.
adults.” change or modify the hookah pol- cation now requires an additional raise teacher quality. Glosenger Many students have expressed
Freshman Chuck Sedor agreed. icy in any way in the near future. twelve credit hours for certifica- fears that the new requirements disappointment in the changes
“A hookah has the same risk for a The only exception to the policy tion. could decrease the number of stu- made to the curriculum. Ashley
fire as a cigarette, cigar, or a pipe. is the possession of hookahs for The structure of the certification dents interested in pursuing teach- Neubaum, a junior Early Child-
There’s an unfair bias against religious usage. programs was also changed. The ing in areas such as special educa- hood, Elementary and Special
hookahs,” he said. state divided the Special Education tion, math and science. Education POE, said the changes
The administration insists that Certification into two certificates. “This situation that we are fac- were upsetting. Neubaum went
this is not the case. “I have noth- Should Previously one Special Education ing is not going to do anything to on to say that it was the small lib-
ing against hookah users. We’re hookahs be Certification qualified a teacher positively address the shortages we eral colleges, such as Juniata that
not here to be some sort of ‘Big allowed on for Pre Kindergarten through high were already facing… If anything, would have the most to lose from
Brother’ authority. Our hookah campus? school. Certification is now: Pre- it is going to increase the prob- these new regulations. The next
policy is in place to protect stu- Kindergarten through eighth grade lem of teacher shortage across the generation of teachers also has
dents, and we feel that we’ve Yes and seventh through twelve grade. state,” said Glosenger. much to lose.
taken the correct action in formu- 47% A new certificate was created for Pennsylvania also has a problem “It’s not positive at all… if you
lating the policy,” said Launtz. fourth through eighth grade requir- with teachers leaving to teach in can’t attend a school like Juniata
no
Johnston thinks that a middle ing more credit hours. The state other states. Glosenger views this [to get certified].” She also pointed
42%
ground could be reached in re- felt there needed to be more direc- as another reason why the new out that there were fewer students
they’re 11%
gards to hookah use. “I don’t see not? tion in the area. regulations are unnecessary. She entering the Education program at
why hookahs couldn’t be used Out Of 291 respOndents The early childhood develop- believes the addition of 12 college Juniata. “It’s a huge loss.”
Where on campus?
A horse of a different color
Former coach replaced on the equestrian club
By chriStian Wimer and still compete actively,” said fees. This still leaves each team
sophomore rider Heather Kos- member paying for other fees and
For the Equestrian Club, re- tick. The team competes against lessons. According to Noe, this of-
cent coaching and membership other local colleges such as West ten totals around $350 per semes-
changes have brightened its future Virginia University and Bucknell ter for a serious rider. To encour-
plans. There were several reasons University. Noe said they feel age riders to join and take lessons,
behind the recent coaching change. like they are now being coached the club has worked out a system
Personal issues had arisen between effectively based on their skill in which riders train in groups
some team members and former level. and pay one driver four dollars for
coach Donna Harris. However, students now need to gas.
Harris also lacked the versatility make a 45-minute drive to receive According to Judy, “The transi-
to coach different levels of riding. lessons from the new coaches. tion has been a smooth one so far.”
“She just did not coach at the level Their previous coach conveniently Judy also said that since the coach-
our team needed,” said sophomore resided in Huntingdon. ing switch, the number of competi-
rider Jessica Noe. “She was great Junior Melanie Judy, club presi- tors has doubled for all styles of
at teaching new riders, but she did dent, said that despite this incon- riding, with 18 total team mem-
not have the experience to coach at venience, the new coaches are the bers. The club as a whole, made
an intercollegiate level.” best thing that have happened to up of both competitors and anyone
Last Spring, the team called the club. “They get along really else interested in horses, has gained
upon two new instructors, Lori well with all the riders, and know 20 additional members.
Shoemake and Amy Will, to re- what they’re doing when they With all of the new interest in
place Harris. Their job is to train teach, too,” said Judy. She hopes both the club and Equestrian Team,
andrew murdock / JunIaTIan
each team rider individually for that they will inspire even more Judy’s goals are set high. Inter-
competition by conducting les- riding enthusiasts to join in the fu- ested students can contact Melanie Do you know where the above picture was taken? Send your
sons. ture. Judy to become part of the club, guess to the Juniatian at [email protected]. The first cor-
“Both have been riding and As of this year, the school pays whether they are serious riders or rect answer will receive a free Espresso Bar drink from Sheetz.
showing [horses] their whole lives, for half of each the club’s showing casual admirers.
OPINION & EDITORIAL
8
JUNIATIAN
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
Presidential Perspective of a more effective system — and is the perfect time. You can prob- schools? With their billion-dollar
surely in this age of Google algo- ably get a great deal on a fleet of endowments and huge faculties,
rithms and World’s Sexiest Man American brands. they’d better be. Don’t bother
Is “US News” ranking impor- polls there must be a better way Double your faculty: One of the gaming the US News rankings
tant to your school? Try these — let me offer a few modest pro- most important criteria in the sur- system, because good work is
tips posals for success in getting your vey is small class size. If your insti- always rewarded. If you’re doing
By Thomas R. Kepple college better ratings. tution has lots of classes with more things right, students and families
Summer in the Hamptons: Noth- than 20 students in them, just hire will recognize that.
Christian Science Monitor ing is more effective than personal twice the faculty. Of course, in this Thomas R. Kepple is president
Published: Saturday, Aug. 22, contact. US News publisher and economy that move will bankrupt of Juniata College in Huntingdon,
2009 12:03 a.m. MDT real estate mogul Mort Zuckerman your university, and when the cri- Pa., which is ranked 85th in the
likes to vacation there. Perhaps a sis is over, thanks to tenure, you’ll US News Top Liberal Arts Col-
When “US News & World Re- wealthy trustee can buy an estate have hundreds of professors with leges. He’d like it to be higher,
port” releases its annual college that your college can turn into a very little to do. But go for it any- much higher, but it’s not the fo-
rankings, university and college research center. Invite Mort over way and you’ll move up at least cus of his life.
administrators indulge in their for tennis. Invite Countess Luann three slots.
annual display of cognitive dis- de Lesseps (the star of “The Real Work very hard: At any college
sonance: decrying the rankings as Housewives of New York City”) or university, or business for that JUNIATIAN
nothing more than an academic over. Mingle. Discuss. Maybe matter, be innovative, encourage
beauty contest, while whisper- something good will happen. risk-taking, insist on striving for
ing to their aides, “Where did we Trump your campus: Get Don- improvement, constantly evalu- Established in 1924
Have a topic that you'd like land?” ald Trump to put his name on ate programs, empower every as a continuation
President Kepple to write about? No doubt, critics of the rankings something on campus. It shouldn’t employee to influence policy, and
of The Echo, 1891
Simply e-mail your suggestion will point to the minor firestorm be hard to convince him. This mas- have fun while you’re doing it.
to [email protected]. that erupted this spring when a ter of self-promotion gets fawning That last one is not very tongue-
Sarah Marie Dotter
Clemson University official ad- press coverage for whatever he’s in-cheek, but it’s really the only
editor-in-chief
Now that Juniata has moved up mitted to gaming the system as involved with. Plus your architec- way to ensure that families recog-
in the rankings (it is a good thing evidence that the US News poll is ture faculty can initiate a research nize the quality of an institution.
Sarah Ruggiero
for your future resume) I thought fatally flawed. project to determine how his hair If you’re fortunate enough to get
news editor
you would like to see a humorous As president of a college that, remains in place. a student to visit the campus, the
article I wrote for the Christian a few years back, moved into the Send gifts: To be honest, send- quality of the educational program
Christina Gongaware
Science Monitor. The good news Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges in ing merchandise to buy votes from should be apparent at the end of the
is that Juniata has moved up based the magazine’s survey, I’d be ly- colleagues in the US News reputa- day. If the student is still unmoved, news editor
on improved outcomes rather than ing if I said that our ratings in US tional survey probably won’t work then whatever college he or she is
some exotic strategy. News don’t matter to us. They do. — in large part because the presi- touring has some work to do — or Marie Boller
Among college presidents, the dent rarely gets to see the goodies that college is unsuited to that stu- news editor
rankings issue is the Sports Illus- sent (other administrators snag dent. (Don’t despair, it happens to
trated Swimsuit Issue of academia them beforehand). So, to make an all of us.) L.J. Thorson
— everybody looks at it, but few impression, think big. Send a car. Do we really need a poll to tell news editor
admit to liking it. In the absence It worked for Oprah. And this year us that Harvard and Yale are good
Jason Greenberg
Editorial cartoon sports editor
Ask the Administration Chad Kohr
sports editor
Bennett Rea
“What does ‘summary suspen- There are several first-offense, arts & ent. editor
sion’ mean; in what situations is suspension-level violations which
the college able to dispense with we generally characterize as Suzi Lindquist
the hearing procedure before kick- “pinch, punch, steal, deal, gone.” arts & ent. editor
ing a student out?” Pinch (sexual assault), Punch
(physical assault), steal (theft), or Mike Thompson
The Pathfinder States: deal (trafficking controlled sub-
copy editor
“The Dean of Students, or a stances) are all considered suspen-
designated individual, may invoke sion-level offenses.
Ara Brancamp
a this suspension if there is cause When a student is suspended
copy editor
to believe that the continued pres- from Juniata for disciplinary rea-
ence of that student on campus sons, the student is typically re-
Josh Branch
constitutes a substantial threat to quired to leave the campus within
copy editor
the safety of himself or herself, to 48 hours and not permitted on col-
other persons or property, or to the lege property for a specified time
Leah Cullen
continuance of normal college op- without the expressed written per-
extras editor
erations.” mission from the Dean of Students
“Summary” implies immediate, Office.
Sara Bean
without referral through the disci- -Kris Clarkson, dean of stu-
plinary structure. dents It’s the new bird flu.. head layout editor
by Jake Weller Devon Shoemake
asst. design editor
The price of changing lives
Kelsey Swiger
asst. design editor
Katie Shedlock
vent many students from making not woven into the structure of a many students are drawn here.
asst. design editor
EDITORIAL long-distance work. The intent sprawling city, so we create our The business of changing lives,
here is not to upbraid those who own community and that commu- however, can be messy. It can be
Alex Loughran
Juniata is not a suitcase college. balance their college life with a life nity becomes our world. disorienting and sometimes pain-
web and technology editor
Nobody hates that more than the elsewhere. However, as the nights Here, we are not offered the ano- ful. Students may not be ready to
suitcase college students. We are get colder and the workload crests nymity of a large college. If we do have their lives changed in unex-
Andrew Murdock
well into the semester now, and and crashes with sickening end-of- not become active participants in pected and uncomfortable ways,
photo editor
many students have unpacked their summer force, we move into the our community, we are cheating especially if it involves leaving an
lives and made a dorm room home. season where summer romances ourselves out of one of the most old life behind.
Some students, however, are keep- go to die. That is inevitable too, be- amazing things Juniata offers its Juniata will make us differ- Prof. William M. Dickey
ing a part of themselves unpacked. cause being fully present at Juniata students. ent people, but we will have to faculty advisor
These are the piners, who load up demands considerable energy, and Close relationships with profes- invest more than our money, or
their car for the weekend and drive quite often, your weekends. sors and friends can reveal new our parent’s money. Find a tree, or
Produced by
home to other lives: a lover, or Class attendance alone will not sides to one’s personality. That can a study chair, or a place in some-
maybe a dog, pieces of a life sepa- make that tuition payment worth be a great; it can also be embar- body’s arms. Make it home. The Writing Practicum
rate from College. it. What students get out of Juniata rassing, or scary. Nevertheless, it is Students cannot expect their
As anyone who has been in a is dependent on the energy that we part of the reason we are here. lives to remain just as they were E
667 Juniata College
long-distance relationship can are willing to invest. Investing that Juniata is part of a group of 40 before they packed up their cars
Huntingdon, PA 16652
attest, plenty of heartache and energy is much harder for students colleges that have been feted as and headed off to college. This
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highway driving is an inevitable split between two worlds. “Colleges That Change Lives.” is four years of your life. Unpack
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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VOLUME 91, ISSUE 1 JUNIATIAN
Reel Time
Spaghetti, Sauerkraut and
Lead:
Inglourious Basterds and the
Spaghetti Western Tradition
By Joel R. FRehn the Ugly,” “Basterds” focuses on
three opposing characters and their
“Once upon a time in Nazi-oc- final confrontation. The heroes (or,
cupied France . . .” Thus begins in Leone tradition, “The Good,”)
“Inglourious Basterds” in the true of this tale come in the form of
fashion of a spaghetti western. In Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt)
director Quentin Tarantino’s latest and his group of specially trained
film, he successfully marries two operatives, and their guerilla, hell-
respected film genres: World War raising campaign in France. Colo-
II film and Spaghetti Western. The nel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz)
resulting product is a successful and his men portray the villains
blend of the two, with minor com- in the mold fashioned by Leone.
plimentary elements added in. Landa was responsible for the
One primary question arises, “birth” of his enemy, Shosanna
however: how did a multi-genre Dreyfus (Melanie Laurent); he
photo courtesy of “Barrage”
film succeed financially and criti- slaughtered her family and let her
“Barrage” captivates their audience with a combination of singing, dancing and musical talents.
cally, when its cinematic precur- live.
sors failed? To answer this ques- Finally, “The Ugly” (or the
Preview: “Barrage”
tion, one must separate the twin semi-neutral party,) is Shosanna.
elements and examine the inner- She cares neither for the national
workings of Tarantino’s magnum or political machinations of the
opus. war, but simply about enacting her
Fiddling and dancing at its finest
Spaghetti westerns are nothing elaborate revenge on the Fuhrer
new to Tarantino; in numerous and his party, whom she blames
interviews, he has professed his collectively for her family’s slaugh-
By AliciA Anne DAhl a “Barrage” performance, Herzog es in the industry, saying, “It’s love for the films. He even listed ter. The climax of the film occurs
knew they were meant to play at not your average show. We work the conclusion to the Man With when these three parties converge
“Don’t come with the percep- Juniata. “You all should enjoy the like a cast when we perform. It is No Name Trilogy, “The Good, the at a propaganda film screening and
tion that it’s country fiddling. It’s energy on stage. They are young what makes us different from our Bad, and the Ugly,” as one of the engage in an epic western standoff,
cool. We’re hip,” said Producer performers who really know how competitors.” greatest films ever made. The in- resulting in a satisfying retcon of
Anthony Moore. He is talking to play,” Herzog said. “Barrage” had their break- fluences of GBU’s director, Sergio history.
about “Barrage”, who will be These young performers come through when international tele- Leone, are prominent in “Basterds” Stylistically, the film harkens to
performing during the Juniata from all different countries and vision companies aired a TV in three categories: narrative, style the western tradition by favoring
Presents series on Friday, Oct. are multi-talented. Year round, special production. Networks and music .
2, in Rosenberger Auditorium at opportunities to audition for such as PBS in the U.S., BBC in Like “The Good, the Bad, and u see Reel time page 11
7:30 p.m. “Barrage” are held worldwide. the United Kingdom and CBC in
This hip style that Moore talks New members undergo intense Canada laid the foundation for
about is the combination of sing- training for several months prior “Barrage” going big. “It wasn’t
ing, dancing and musical talent. to joining the full touring crew on an overnight success,” Moore
Around Town
The show appeals to a wide de- stage. The current nine-member said, “But it gave us the exposure
mographic because of its unique cast includes six violinists, one we needed.”
style of performance. Playing to percussionist, one bass player Junior Larissa Hatch watched
popular music by bands such as and one guitarist. “Barrage” performances online.
Coldplay, “Barrage” combines The show tours internation- “I’m bummed that I might miss Portstown Park
familiarity with spunk. ally for over 30 weeks during a the show,” Hatch said, “Playing
The Director of Juniata Pres- year. “During the first few years, an instrument, dancing and sing-
ents, Chad Herzog, believes that we did the touring that we were ing are extremely demanding By steven goehRing given out is thoroughly tested. If
“Barrage” will be exciting for the familiar with,” Moore said. A disciplines, so combining them is I tell you how to walk or drive to
college audience. Herzog said, decade later, live performances the epitome of multi-tasking.” Hello, and welcome to the first a location, it means I’ve done so
“One of the goals of Juniata Pres- of “Barrage” have been held in Herzog previewed the work of installment of “The Juniatian’s” myself several times. I’ve been
ents is to get students to attend countries such as New Zealand, “Barrage” at a student leadership Around Town column. This new half-Juniatian, half-local from In-
events on campus. ‘Barrage’ is Singapore, Taiwan, Ireland, the dinner held on campus Aug. 24, feature is meant to describe points bound onwards, and in my sopho-
going to work for us. The perfor- U.S., Germany and Monaco. 2009. Herzog used video record- of interest around Huntingdon more year now. I go to a church
mance is outstanding.” Around the same time that ings of performances, which are with an eye to helping students in town and visit the county library
Herzog discussed his selection “Barrage” entered the industry readily available at barragevideo. plan walks, drives or trips. In this occasionally. I often frequent lo-
process for the Juniata Presents in 1996, productions Stomp and com. column, is everything needed to cal shops, the Amtrak station or the
series. “I make it a point to see Riverdance also debuted. “When Confident that “Barrage” will enjoy a variety of the area’s best various parks in town. I’ve been
performances before bringing they came out, people started to be a success story for Juniata Pres- attractions. I’ll share each point of walking around town for over a
them here,” Herzog said. Col- realize that you could have this ents, Herzog encourages students interest’s features, history, location year, and I will try to pass on some
leagues encouraged Herzog to style of performance. It wasn’t to attend. “If we can get people to in relation to other points of inter- of my findings in this column.
research the group, who has be- a band or a circus,” Moore said. take a chance to come over, they est, walking directions and driving Now on to this month’s location
come popular for college and uni- Moore compared “Barrage” to won’t regret it,” Herzog said, “It’s directions.
versity campuses. After attending other multi-talented performanc- a pretty smokin’ deal.” Of course, all of the information u see ARounD town page 11
focus on supporting economies Henry Ford’s Model T. To increase
Sitting on a Bench of scale, rather than local, small- profits, industrial farms are using
er methods of production. This chemicals, such as pesticides and
commercialization of society has insecticides, to remove insects
crossed over to the food indus- and fungi. As a result, the use of
try. Nowadays, the groceries that dangerous chemicals destroys the
Techno Food
we buy from the store and get at environment and degrades the
Baker are not pabulum in the sense quality of food. Additionally, these
that we understand it. This victual farms are using genetically modi-
By DAviD Rekoski art of farming. other words, small farmers are the might be from the ground, but the fied crops to increase production
According to Thomas Jefferson, crux to the foundation of America. methodologies used to produce the and higher yields, with a complete
As I sat on a bench, I began to “Cultivators of the earth are the However, I began to notice that food have changed dramatically. disregard to the safety and security
think about the foundations of most valuable citizens. They are Juniata and the rest of the world This substance is grown using of the consumer.
America, a land founded on mul- the most vigorous, the most inde- have ignored this essential part of seeds manufactured in a labora- Consequently, the pabulum that
tiple principles. However, one pendent, the most virtuous, and this tradition. Rather, they seek to tory, instead of from the ground. most consumers masticate and di-
principle has begun to slip from they are tied to their country and focus their efforts on another as- Technology has mechanized gest is food in the literal sense, but
the current cultural landscape. This wedded to its liberty and its inter- pect of America; capitalism. The the process and turned farming
principle is called pastoralism, the ests by the most lasting bonds.” In American culture has sought to into an assembly line similar to u see sitting page 10
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT JUNIATIAN September 24, 2009
Calvert’s:
The New Restaurant on Campus
By leAh Fusco food committee last year, and they
Students rejoice! Now you can agreed to the formation of a fine
enjoy a lavish three-course meal dining area. The recent renovation
on campus. The old faculty lounge of the dining room forced the final
has been transformed into a new decision.
fine dining restaurant named Cal- McLaughlin is very optimis-
vert’s, modeled after Mimi’s Res- tic about the success of Calvert’s.
taurant in downtown Huntingdon. McLaughlin doesn’t think it will
Calvert’s is located in Ellis Hall replace dining off campus, but he
next to Baker Refectory. believes the convenience will ap-
Calvert’s is open on Saturdays peal to students without transpor-
from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and res- tation.
ervations are required for dining. McLaughlin organized the ef-
Collared shirts and like attire are forts of three Sodexo chefs for the
recommended for guests. restaurant. With the help of senior
Calvert’s is not just for students, Jennifer ‘Moose’ Snider, the din-
it is open to the public. This makes ing room was set up with some fine
Calvert’s a great place to take your details. Snider became involved
friends and family when they visit in the process since she works at
for the weekend. Mimi’s Restaurant in downtown aNDreW MurDocK / JuNIatIaN
When pricing the meals Food Huntingdon.
A small group of students samples the lastest Sodexo sensations at Calvert’s, the new fine dining restau-
Service Director Hal McLaughlin As well as working as a server,
rant located just oustide Baker Refrectory in Ellis. Calverts is open Saturday evenings from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
kept students’ budgets in mind. Snider arranged the collection of
The “student friendly pricing” student artwork displayed through-
totals less than $20 per meal. out the dining room. McLaughlin gest this appetizer to all seafood Baker.” She appreciated the neat made for myself at Baker.” She
McLaughlin wanted students to is enthusiastic about flameless lovers. I ordered the chicken chas- and quiet atmosphere that is hard ordered the house salad, but there
be able to enjoy Calvert’s without LED battery candles purchased seur with sun-dried tomatoes and to find when dining on campus. is another choice of zucchini car-
having to worry about their bill. for the ambiance. Some attractive béchamel sauce entrée. Every en- Domdom commented, “I did not paccio. I agree with Domdom and
In my opinion, the best part about features of the dining room include trée comes with a salad and side feel rushed; I could enjoy the taste think a Greek salad, which is the
Calvert’s is that students can use bright orange painted walls, a TV, item. The chicken and side of red of the food.” kind served at Lobsterfest and other
DCB dollars for payment. Most and music. potatoes were both tasty and sea- She ordered the encrusted pork events, should be on the menu.
students I know do not want to pay I attended opening night, Sept. soned well. The portions were so tenderloin with Dijon cream sauce Overall it was a great dining
extra money for food when they 12, to try the food that McLaughlin large that I could barely clear my entrée. She commented, “The pork experience. Calvert’s is a smaller
have already purchased a $1,000 highly recommended. The menu plate. I wanted to try one of the was delicious and tasted home- more affordable version of Mimi’s.
meal plan. Cash payment is also is quite small, but will be changed great sounding desserts, but I was made.” She made a good point, “It If you like Mimi’s cuisine, head
accepted, but credit is not. quarterly to please guests. Custom- too full. did not take too much time for the over to Ellis Hall and try some of
The idea for Calvert’s came ers may also make recipes recom- Junior Angela Domdom also food [to be prepared], but it was the great food. Get gussied up and
from Dean of Students Kris Clark- mendations. attended Calvert’s grand opening. not a reflection of the quality.” go check it out this Saturday! Call
son and McLaughlin. The pro- My friends and I purchased the Domdom said, “The food was Domdom made one criticism, extension 3334 or e-mail catering@
posal was presented to the student shrimp cocktail appetizer. I sug- great, definitely different from “The salad was one I could have juniata.edu to make reservations.
The Focus Sustainability House
u from sitting page 9 In this book, Henry David Tho-
One Hit Wonders reau goes out to Walden pond to
not in the traditional sense. In oth- live off the land and exist in nature.
er words, consumers digest food Albeit, the actual plans of these
By DAn enDRes Blind Melon, released a song both numbers that have been lost that has been contaminated by an two projects differ greatly. The
by the name of “No Rain.” All I to this album. Generally, they’re uncertain amount of chemicals end nature of these two projects is the
We know the songs. We know can say is that this band is pretty unheard by the popular listener. grown from seeds that are test tube same. For the sustainability house,
the words. We know the melo- plain. All of their other songs “Movie Star” in particular is a fa- babies for Monsanto. the residents of the house will grow
dies. But do we know where they sound relatively alike. When vorite of mine; the song’s simple This results in the destruction a garden for food and use sustain-
came from? I’d heard “No Rain” for the first guitar, fast pace and story-based of the local food industry. Local able practices to power the house.
Probably not, and this is often time, I immediately dove into lyrics are highly reminiscent of a farmers are no longer able to com- Similar to what Jefferson said,
the curse of the one-hit wonder, the rest of their catalogue. I was classic Ramones piece. pete with industrial agriculture, the residents would be cultivators
black sheep of the music indus- eager to hear more innovation “Low” itself is a sad story, due to the cost associated with pro- of the ground. They would be the
try. and vigor in their work, only to often times mistaken for an ob- ducing safe and organic food. The most valuable citizens, for they
Bands strike gold on songs be disappointed. I was met by a scure Tom Petty number. I have pastoralism that our nation was would show the local community
every day. Some however, just monotonously repetitive sound nothing against Tom Petty, but founded upon is dying out to cor- that there are other options besides
can’t make the cut when it comes reminiscent of every other song it’s never nice to hear about a porate greed. The local farmer no the mass produced, techno-food
to producing anything more than on the album except the one I’d great song being attributed to the longer has a vote in how agricul- that has dominated the current di-
that one hit. been drawn in by. It felt like I was wrong artist. ture subsidies are divided or where ets of most Americans.
The 90s are chock full of ex- listening to a completely different Blind Melon and Cracker are the money is allocated to. This Just as Thoreau, these students
amples of tunes that flooded the band by comparison. just two examples of one-hit leads to government money being would live off the land, and un-
radio, but were the only time Now, earlier I mentioned two wonders, however. spent supporting a cycle of greed derstand where their food comes
you’d ever hear the group. That is reasons for one-hit wonders. One Others include Europe and consumption as opposed to the from. They would continue the
unless you hunted down their al- being that the band just isn’t that with “The Final Countdown,” safe alternative that local farmers American heritage of Pastoralism,
bum yourself (provided you could talented, as with Blind Melon. “Tubthumping” by Chumbawum- provide. and the nature of Thoreau’s experi-
even remember their name). The other that they just don’t get ba (which many of you will know While I was sitting on this bench ment.
So why does this happen? the praise they should. by its better know chorus, “I Get pondering the disgusting degrada- Additionally, these students
There are two main reasons: Case in point: Cracker. Knocked Down”), “House of tion of the sustainable practices by would be the most independent.
First, and most often in my ex- In ’93, the band Cracker re- the Rising Sun” by Frijid Pink local farmers, I overheard a conver- These students would be reli-
perience, the group just doesn’t leased a nice little album by the and Faith No More’s “Epic,” sation. This conversation involved ant only upon themselves. They
have the talent to write more than name of “Kerosene Hat.” A great which, while a great example of the president of the Botany Club, would no longer need grocery
one good number. And God bless song called “Low” was on that early rap-metal, is most famously Kyle Motley, and the secretary, Pat stores or Baker. They would show
them for achieving that much. album. You might not know the known for its video depicting a Harris, in which they discussed a the Juniata community that they no
Second, and more tragic in my band Cracker, and you might fish literally out of water. community project. The project is longer need to be dependent upon
opinion, is that the group that puts not know the song by name, but I don’t think that being a one- a sustainability house. It is argued the techno-food that Baker has.
out a one-hit wonder just doesn’t I guarantee that if you look it up hit wonder is always a sign of that the house would be green by There are other options besides
get the coverage for the rest of and take a listen, you’ll remem- a band’s talent. It is however a using the natural resources effi- relying upon the commercial food
their catalogue. It might not be as ber it right away. good starting point to see if the ciently and effectively. industry. It would provide the op-
radio friendly, or it might just not The whole album is great. It rest of their catalogue is worth I was struck by this idea. Similar portunity to show that Juniata can
have that same catchy rhythm, keeps the listener enthralled from your time. Sure, you get duds like to the American tradition of pasto- be green, and long lasting.
even if it’s otherwise musically beginning to end with a rich diver- Blind Melon, but then you also ralism, there exists another tradi- If you have any questions, com-
sound. sity of musical styles, catchy riffs hit the jackpot with bands like tion. This notion of a sustainability ments or interest, contact Kyle
Let’s look at the talent side of and unique lyrical arrangements. Cracker. All you can do is listen, house is reminiscent of a social Motley ([email protected]
things first. The songs “Movie Star” and the hope for the best, and take the experiment that was published in or CJ Smith (smithcj06@juniata.
In the early 90s, the band, title track “Kerosene Hat” are worst with a grain of salt. 1854, known as Walden. edu.