La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (Fall 1997)

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Volume LXV, Number 1 '109 years of service to the student body" Wednesday, September 10,1997
LVC welcomes the "valley girl" Spring Arts committee
questions its future
statue represented and brought to
each.
"She's a spirit of this val- by Anni Shockey guests of the college which gath-
ley—I hope she's a spirit of this Editor ered during the days on Saturday
college—of all of you," Flack The existence of Spring Arts and Sunday to partake in the
stated as she spoke of creating 1998 is already being questioned dozens of organizations and indi-
her "valley girl", as she affec- at this early stage in planning due viduals who brought forth all
tionately called Cuewe-Pehelle. to the lack of student involve- types of art; The evenings were
Flack spoke of dreams she ment. This once massive cele- left to the students to enjoy live
encountered about leaving her bration takes place every year music and entertainment.
statue and giving it up to the over the course of a weekend in The President commented at
school. She spoke of how much April when the college and com- the meeting that "the community
time and energy she spent in cre- munity have a chance to break thinks it's a drunken bash at
ating the piece. "I created this free from the past winter, into the night." His main concern was
piece specifically for you—for spring with displays If they that of the many
the Lebanon Valley and everyone of art, music, young children
in it." drama, poetry, [students] who gathered in
The statue's name, Cuewe- crafts, food and the evenings. "It
Pehelle, is the original form of drink. What was aren't willing to has become the
the word "Quittapahilla," which once a weekend of place to be at
not only names the stream which enormous propor- work for it, night [for these
shaped the Lebanon Valley and tions however, has young
still lies just beyond campus, but dwindled over the don't do it. people]...we need
means "a stream that flows from years into some- to find a way to
the ground among the pines." thing less than what -President keep others out."
The statue stands seven feet it once was. After further dis-
above the base on which she Allison Bogart, Pollick cussion of the
stands and her arms are extended co-coordinator of technicalities of
as she appears to be taking a step the Spring Arts closing off the
toward onlookers. She weighs Committee and long-time mem- campus to outsiders in the
650 pounds and is cast in bronze ber, stated at a meeting with the evenings, the President again
with gold accenting belt, wings President on September 1, "We remarked, "I enjoyed the party...I
and headdress of corn. were very unhappy about last think that there's nothing wrong
Cuewe-Pehelle was dedicated last Thursday. As the wind continued to lug year's festival in many ways." with responsible adults having
Bogart enumerated many disap- fun...The problem is, young chil-
at the purple draping, the only
(Photo by Jennifer Porbansky) pointments with everything from dren consuming alcohol—those
covering which kept the audi-
lack of communication on the are not responsible adults."
ence from their first glimpse of
by Anni Shockey, Editor which now bares the name the statue, a President Pollick campus to the massive quantities The major problem illumi-
Jaime McClintock, Staff Writer Carmean Plaza. The ceremony exclaimed that "the gods are of children who showed up to the
continued on page 6
The bronze sculpture, began at 11 a.m. in which Audry eager—they are not going to wait late night activities.
Cuewe-Pehelle, was unveiled Flack, sculptor of the statue, for us." Unveiling was assisted Past festivals were enjoyed This Week:
and dedicated last Thursday on President Pollick, and the bene- by the Carmeans, to whom the by enormous crowds of commu-
grounds between the Bishop factors, Drs. D. Clark and Edna nity members, as well as faculty,
Library and Lynch Memorial J. Carmean spoke about what the continued on page 7 students, administration and
Editorials 2
Learning for Wellness
New Professors...3
by Ellen Gehr other, the student body and facul- learning about areas related to ed about living in the house, and
This year's focus for the ty of Lebanon Valley, and the wellness." that "it will be a good change
learning community Prosperity community about steps that can Each of the members is excit- with great opportunities to LVC makes
House is A World of Wellness: be taken to establish personal, ed about living in the communi- learn."
Personal, Local, and Global. local, and global wellness. They ty. "I think that it will benefit all The house will be hosting top-10 4
There are eight members of the also want to establish a healthier of us as we grow and learn from three programs each semester.
house, including: Dcnise world, whether it be mentally, one another and from our pro- The first program being person-
Steiniger, house manager, physically, or environmentally. grams," said Rabuck. Steiniger
Kathleen Calaman, Christine Steiniger adds to these goals by added that she is also very excit- continued on page 5
Fritz, Ellen Gehr, Melissa saying, "I hope that we can build
Hauber, Jody Jacobetz, Erin and maintain a positive learning
Rabuck, and Karlin Shroeder. environment in which the eight
The goal of this learning of us can better ourselves and our
community is to educate each surroundings by exploring and
New professors join the
LVC team
by Erin Rabuck and Dr. Kline, Assistant Professor
With a note to record, a strate- of Education, Blair's other major
gy to teach, and a theory to pon- department's newest faculty
der, Mr. Jeff Snyder, Dr. Donald member, have important charac-
E. Kline, and Dr. Eric Bain-Selbo, teristics in common.
respectively, have begun their Both professors feel that they
first year here at Lebanon Valley have much to offer their students
College. Hoping to bring their because the many years of experi-
experience and knowledge to ence, enabling them to share what
campus, these men are three of real life is like in the career world
the six new, full-time professors today with their classes.
beginning or continuing their As Mr. Snyder said, "I think I
careers at The Valley. can bring the music industry to
Mr. Snyder, the most recent the students in a practical sense."
professor to join the Music Dr. Kline agrees. Having
Department, as the Assistant taught chemistry and physics at The Friendship House is one of two learning communities on campus.
(Photo by Jennifer Porbansky)
Director of Music Technology, continued on page 7
Editorial & OpilliOIl Wednesday, September 10, 1997
La Vie Page 2
Editorial: Guest Editorial: Jennifer Porbansky
Anni M. Shockey No butts about it, there's a problem
Chauffeur yourself....
discover the ashtray was
On a cool quiet Saturday ing up all of the cigarette
over flowing with napkins,
night I was heading back to butts from the entrance,
As millions of people continue to mourn the death of a food and other various
Mary Capp Green for a lit- and we would be fined.
princess, still millions more are exhausted and disgusted tle shut-eye when I noticed Well, when the huge ash- types of garbage? I have
with the topic. I, myself, merely wish that we could get to lost track of the number of
a small, smoldering fire tray complete with sand
the essence of what has happened—the truth. I recall times that has happened to
brewing in the ashtray in arrived things went pretty
however, do we know if OJ Simpson is really innocent; do front of the door. Without well. And with the addition me.
we know why Versace was killed; do we know who set off So who is to blame for
hesitation I grabbed some- of another ashtray on the
the bomb at the Olympics last year; do we know who this little problem? The
one's paper cup from the opposite side of the
killed Jon Binet Ramsey? blame does not fall on those
other ashtray (yes Mary entrance we were living the
Up until a few days ago I blamed this person and that who throw their trash out
Green has two ashtrays) good life.
as this tragedy played itself out in front of my eyes—or because there is no proper
and heroically saved the So why was there a
rather played, replayed, and played again because no one trash receptacle outside
dorm from impending dan- small, smoldering fire you
really knows anything more. I say up until a few days ago most of the buildings.
ger. Does anyone notice may ask. If there are two
because today—tonight I have a different view—one that Smokers are only trying to
anything wrong with this ashtrays there should be no
I hope a few people may consider. As I casually flipped do what is right, yet no one
story yet? problem.
the television stations back and forth from one morning wants to set fire to any part
There is silent war rag- The problem lies in the
show's coverage to another, I came across a vision of ing across this campus. It's fact that there may be two of the campus.
British children at a memorial site being interviewed by We need to develop a
a war that many students ashtrays in front of Mary
the press. My heart leapt out but I controlled myself just new system to keep both
have never seen or dealt Green, but there is no actu-
the same; the media was hitting me just the way that they with, unless you happen to al garbage can. In fact that the smokers and non-smok-
wanted. I imagined, and still do, millions of people star- be a smoker. About a year there seems to be a cam- ers happy, the campus clean
ing at their sets, "ooohhhh's" and "awwww's" slipping or so ago all the smokers in pus-wide problem with and most of all fire free. It
from their lips, and probably even tears falling from their is time to even out the ratio
Mary Green were informed ashtrays and garbage cans.
chins. that they must put their I ask my fellow smokers, of garbage cans and ash-
The anchor woman, upon breaking for commercial, "butts" out in the ashtray in how many times have you trays so all smokers have a
explained that they had asked American children what front of the building tried to be a "clean smoker" place for their "butts" and
they had thought about the death of the princess as quotes because the cleaning staff and put that cigarette out in everyone has a place for
began to flash across the screen. "I still would like to be was getting tired of clean- the proper place only to trash.
a princess but if I were, I wouldn't have a chauffeur. I'd
steer the car myself." She is eight years old and within
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when something goes wrong.
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Wednesday, September 10, 1997 CaiTipUS NeWS La Vie Page 3
New Professors continued from page 1
Annville-Cleona High School, Lehigh University. Having taught student body is different and there
"My goal is to pass on what I've chemistry and physics at are advantages for both extremes
learned over the last 30 years in Annville-Cleona High School for of schools", but he was obviously
the classroom. I can give students 30 years, Dr. Kline said, "I've very attracted to LVC. "One of
first-hand experience—I've just completed the circle—this is the most attractive things coming
been there." where I've come back to to finish to LVC was the closeness of stu-
Dr. Bain-Selbo, Assistant my career." He feels that "having dents and faculty that you would
Professor of Philosophy and learned the hard way," he can help not find at large universities,"
Religion, has much to offer his future teachers graduating from Bain-Selbo concluded.
students as well and, according to LVC learn what to expect and Dr. Bain-Selbo remarked that
him, "I find every class a learning how to deal in the real world of "education ideally encompasses
experience. I'm constantly learn- teaching. all of the aspects of a young per-
ing from the students." Gaining much experience son's life" and he hopes "to
Teaching a range of courses at from working in Chicago at St. become more of a part of the
the college appealed to him Xavier, as well as teaching full- development and growth of
because of his own enjoyment in time for one year as an academic LVC."
studying numerous topics. advisor of undergraduate students These three professors' enthu-
"I feel I have the appropriate at the University of Chicago, Dr. siasm about beginning the year
background to teach most of the Bain-Selbo has a diverse back- here at LVC and their hopes to
philosophy and religion classes ground in academics to share with become both academically and
offered here, which is typical of his students as well. Having a socially involved will certainly
the whole department," Dr. Bain- concentration in religion and contribute to the continued
Selbo said. ethics, Dr. Bain-Selbo graduated growth of LVC.
"My goal, in general, is to from the Divinity School at the Editor's note: Next week's
give students a chance to think University of Chicago. He said acticle will cover the three
about things they may not have that "every school is different. remaining new full-time members
had a chance to do if they had not Every academic community and of LVC's faculty.
taken my class."
Mr. Snyder, who graduated
with a Bachelors of Art Degree in
Music from the University of
West Florida, immediately moved
into the music industry and has
been in this industry for 15 years. Dr. Bain-Selbo teaches philosophy and religion.
He worked in advertising firms, in
(Photo by Jennifer Porbansky)
radio and television, as a clinician
for manufacturers teaching prod-
ucts,-and has played in numerous and fantastic. I've never seen ly "believe[s] in what's going on
types of bands including rock, anything like it—there's a lot of here...Music technology has been
country, and reggae. Like most mutual respect." Apart from a very good program at Lebanon
professional musicians, he plans bringing "connections from the Valley for the past few years, but
to keep working in this industry as music industry,"such as internship hopefully we can move it to the
well as teach at LVC. and future job opportunities, Mr. next level. Great things are com-
Mr. Snyder remarked that he Snyder hopes to contribute to the ing."
was very attracted to Lebanon fast-growing area of Music As a graduate of LVC with a
Valley and, if not hired here, Technology in the Music Bachelors of Science in
would not have gone anywhere Department here at LVC. He feels Chemistry, Dr. Kline finished his
else. He commented on the Music that music technology is the "cut- education earning a Doctorate of
Department as being "cohesive ting edge of music arts" and real- Educational Technology from
Mr Snyder is the Assistant Director of Music
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La Vie Page 4 Wednesday, September 10, 1997
London joins the LVC
LVC in top-10 regional
study abroad programs
liberal arts colleges
by Lynne Heisey west, and sent a 22-page ques- bined with the scores in the other
Lebanon Valley College was tionnaire to all of the 1400 four- categories and combined for a
ranked one of the top ten region- year schools. The areas that were total score. This total score gave Courtesy of the Office of ed study of Greek or British cul-
al liberal arts colleges in the taken into consideration when Lebanon Valley a ranking of #10, International Programs ture," he said. The courses are
north in the 1998 edition of U.S. ranking the schools were: acade- with an overall score of 91.0 out Lebanon Valley's study expected to meet General
News & World Report's 11th mic reputation, retention rate, of 100.0. Only one school, abroad program has added a new Education requirements.
annual America's Best Colleges faculty resources, student selec- Susquehanna University, location for next year: London. The three language programs
guidebook. tivity, financial resources devot- received a 100.0 as an overall Students this semester are have proven popular with stu-
"It's always nice when peo- ed to education, value added (the score. studying in five different loca- dents over the past several years.
ple recognize that you're as good school's role in the academic Lebanon Valley was also tions around the world in pro- Students do not have to be lan-
as you are," President G. David success of students) and alumnae among the top five list of the grams run by the college. Three guage majors to participate,
Pollick commented about giving rate. North's Regional Liberal Arts of the programs are language although in Salamanca and
Lebanon Valley's ranking. He Lebanon Valley was ranked Colleges for a new category programs in Salamanca, Spain; Montpellier all courses are con-
also said that while he's grateful in the top tier of the Liberal Arts which ranked the schools on Cologne, Germany; and ducted in the language of the
for the positive publicity, he's Colleges category. One of the their "Operating Efficiency." Montpellier, France. Students in country. In Cologne, all non-lan-
still very interested in what the most outstanding scores was This compares the quality of the these programs are studying the guage courses are conducted in
students are saying about received in the category of high education (which is judged by language appropriate to their English.
Lebanon Valley. freshman retention rate. The col- their scores in the U.S. News level and living with host fami- The three language programs
U. S. News & World Report lege scored an 85%, which was rankings) to the price of the edu- lies. are directed by members of the
ranked the schools by first divid- the second highest score. cation. The colleges in this cate- Because these are Lebanon Foreign Languages Department.
ing the nation's colleges and uni- Another category in which gory are described as ones that Valley programs, students keep "Department members work
versities into four categories: Lebanon Valley excelled was offer the highest quality educa- all financial aid and pay the same extremely hard to produce quali-
national universities, nation lib- alumni giving rate, which tion for the least amount of fee for tuition, room, and board ty programs," Ford said, "and the
eral arts colleges, regional uni- received a 35%—again, one of money. Other colleges that made as do students on the Annville students respond cnthusiastical-
versities and regional liberal arts the highest scores. Lebanon the top five include: York campus. The only additional
colleges. They further divided Valley's graduation rate was College of Pennsylvania, Grove major expense is transportation. The final program is the
the regional schools into four 65%, which was a relatively high City College, St. Anselm This semester for the first LVC/Anglia University student
areas: north, south, mid-west and score. These numbers were com- College, and Stonehill College. time ten LVC students are study- exchange program. Anglia is a
ing on the Greek island of Crete university with several campuses
STUDY ABROAD
together with Program Director, near London, the primary one
Dr. Phil Billings of the English being in Cambridge. A similar
Department. The emphasis of number of students from Anglia
this program is on Greek culture and from Lebanon Valley will
rather than language, although exchange places for one semester
with
some beginning Greek is includ- during the year. Student's can
ed. Next year the Program study there either the first or sec-
Director will be Dr. Paul Heise, ond semester. The program is
Associate Professor of especially suited for students
LVC in... Economics. who wish to take upper level
The new London Program, courses in their majors.
which replaces the Regent's The exchange agreement
College program, is similar to with Anglia will give Valley stu-
the program on Crete. LVC stu- dents the opportunity to study
dents will study courses related with British students in a British
to English culture and live close university and to choose from all
to each other in the center of the courses offered at Anglia.
London. Professor Barbara Ford said that students in majors
... LONDON England Vlaisavljevic, Assistant such as music, elementary edu-
y Professor of Accounting, will be cation, and the sciences would
Program Director and teach one benefit most from this arrange-
of the courses. As with the Crete ment; however, students in all
... CRETE, Greece
Program, course-related excur- majors are eligible to participate.
sions will be part of the program Students wishing more infor-
at no extra charge to the students. mation can attend the Study
... SALAMANCA, Spain Dr. Arthur Ford, Dean of Abroad Fair Thursday, Sept. 18
International Programs, said he in Faust Lounge from 5 - 7 p.m.
is pleased with the addition of Faculty members associated with
the Crete and London programs. the various programs and stu-
... COLOGNE, Germany "This arrangement will insure dents who have attended these
the quality of our programs," he programs will be available to
said, "since we will have direct answer questions.
oversight with a faculty member Students can also contact Dr.
... MONTPELLIER, France
on location." Ford or Denise Smith, Program
Ford also stressed the impor- Assistant, HUM 108. Ford's
tance of integrated and commu- telephone number is 6248; his e-
... CAMBRIDGE, England nal learning to the program. mail address is [email protected].
"The students will be studying Smith's telephone number is
the same courses, which will 6078; her e-mail address is d-
themselves be part of an integrat- [email protected].
r
FOR THE SAME COST
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Juliet Ford
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Spend a semester or a year abroad and
AND
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For information contact:
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Hum 108, 867-6248, [email protected]
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Sports
Wednesday, September 10, 1997 La Vie Page 5
Dutchmen football look-
immimmm
ing for a new tradition
by Ellen Gehr pening. "It seems like things will
A new football season, new work well," said Heisey. Murray
situations, and a new coaching echoed this statement by saying
staff may be the change that will that it has taken time, but that the
give a boost to the Flying "team is working extremely
hard. We have outstanding stu-
Dutchmen's 1997 strategy to
dent athletes in the program
succeed. Head coach Dave
Murray and assistant coaches which are enjoyable to coach."
This winning atmosphere
Mark Brezitsky, Michael
contributes to the anticipation for
Cerasuolo, Bert Conklin, Cary
the season. "I am very excited for
Moyer, Jason Pettice, and Matt
the season to start. All of the
Schell are working together with
the nearly 80 member football coaches are looking forward to
team to make this season the start it," said Murray. Many players
are also looking forward to this
of a winning tradition.
year. Heisey anticipates this sea-
This tradition may begin with
son to be much better than last
the expectations for the upcom-
ing season. "We would like to year. "The intensity level is high-
win a minimum of half of our er, and people are enjoying foot-
games considering the strength ball more. There seems to be a
new found enthusiasm for the
of our schedule and the quality of
game of football from the team,"
our opponents," said Murray. He
said Heisey. He continued by
also added that this goal would
saying that the team seems to be
be a "step in the right direction This year's football team gears up for the season against Dickenson.
performing well under the
for the team." (Photo by Huang Wei Kai "Mike")
atmosphere that Coach Murray
Although there is "no magi-
has established.
cal solution to success, if we
work hard everyday, we will get The season will open at home Optimism high for Dutchmen cross-
better everyday," said Murray. on Saturday, September 13 at
This hard work is making the 1:30 p.m. against Ursinus country teams
transition to a new year smooth College. Players to watch
for both the coaches and the include all returning all-stars
with the exception of Greg
players. Senior Win Heisey said
that even though there has been Kohler who just had ankle by Braden Snyder Lewandowski, Tom Mace, Roger women's team, due mostly to the
little time, adjustments are hap- surgery. LVC's 1997 cross-country Martin, and Jim Mentzer. influx of "freshmen with potential."
season could be a good one for Using the first two weeks of The men are hoping to better
both the men's and women's practice as a measuring stick, their performance at the Middle
squads. Vaughan likes what he sees thus Atlantic Conference meet this year
Experience and a strong far. after a disappointing eighth place
group of incoming freshmen "We have a good strong lead team finish of a year ago. The
could make for some productive pack with everyone helping to women also hope to improve upon
team finishes, according to head push each other. The freshmen their eleventh place finish, but
coach Kent Reed. seem to show a lot of promise, according to coach Reed, the com-
"The (freshmen) prospects and if someone steps up as the petition won't get any easier this
look good," said Reed. "This lead runner, we could be really year for either team.
Join the Sasson Sports could be the strongest we've good." "AllentoWn just moved into
been in a couple years, on both For the lady Dutchmen, the the conference, and they'll be
sides. The men have everyone addition of five new freshmen good on both teams," said Reed.
Salon. back, so the potential is there. could prove to be a major factor "Moravian (men's and women's'
But we still have to go out and towards improvement for last '96 conference champions) will
perform." year's injury-prone squad. be the favorite for both teams,
Write Depth, as indicated by Reed, Freshmen hopefuls include and Scranton picked up some
is the strong point for the men's Melissa Black, Anna Maloco, real strong freshmen recruits.
team, champions of the 1996 Kelly Ulrich, Audra Viola, and They'll be a lot of good teams
Sports Articles Susquehanna Invitational. Six of Michelle Walmsley. 'Ninteen- there."
the top seven harriers return for ninty-six team MVP Maria Injuries will be the top con-
the '97 campaign, including co- DeLiberato will share the duties cern this year for Reed, who
for La Vie captains Bob Horn and Glenn of team captain with senior could have up to five runners out
Vaughan, also the '96 team MVP. Jocelyn Norton. Also providing for the opening meet, the
Other returning letter winners varsity experience as returning Kutztown Invitational, on
Or just look like you
include senior Jason Badman, letter winners are senior Jen Saturday, September 6.
along with sophomores Pete Smith, junior Melissa Hauber, Fortunately for the Dutchmen
LoBianco, Braden Snyder, and and sophomore Sheri Zeiders. most of these injuries, as
do.
Andy Styer. Helping to bolster Norton sees this season as a pos- described by Reed, are only of
the squad as freshmen are Scott sible "building year" for the the nagging variety.
Learning Community
cont'd from page 1
al wellness, next local wellness, pating the first program and the
and last global wellness. ideas that it can provide. "I need
Personal wellness revolves stress reduction. I feel that my
ways of stress reduction may be
around the idea of creating a
healthy self growing into achiev- beneficial to others, and other's
ing the wellness of others or ways may help me as well," said
local wellness. The house Steiniger. Rabuck is also looking
intends to promote global well- forward to this program to find
ness by initiating a campus-wide new ways of relieving stress, she
recycling program for paper, said.
The house will be hosting
plastic, and glass.
programs that are open to both
Their first program will take
the campus and the community
place in Mid-September, and it
will be about stress reduction. throughout the year, so please
Many of the members are antici- look for signs and plan on attend-
ing.
La Vie Page 6 CampUS NeWS Wednesday, September 10, 1997
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_ F. Cheech and Chong
_ G. Michael Palin and John Cleese
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nated by Bogart and co-chair done right...I can't support what I
Denise Steiniger, was the dis- saw last year."
heartening lack of student What's the next step?
involvement in the project. "It's Another meeting was held three
not possible for us [the current days later and 20 people showed
members] to run a whole week- up. Their future depends on
end ourselves...we have lives incoming help and their commit-
too," Bogart explained. ment to stay. Bogart explained
Steiniger added, "I think it's that, "It [Spring Arts] can be
unbelievable that we don't have more than a drunken fest. It can
more support from administra- be a lot more." Jason Drayer,
tion, faculty and students." Both head of music for the festival
women maintained that although concluded the meeting with a
no one wants to help put the fes- statement about the groups's
tival together, these are the peo- feelings for the festival in that,
ple who will complain about a "at the end of the week [of
low-quality festival, or worse Spring Arts], if the weekend
yet—none at all. And this is went well, we will all take some-
where the group's members are thing away with us."
headed. Members of the Spring Arts
The President reacted quite Committee would also like to
affirmatively when discovering emphasize that the larger the
that at the committee's first plan- group is, the less each person, as
ning meeting seven people an individual, will need to do. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THIS GUY
attended and said that "if you can Bogart also explained that just
only get seven students that want because you're involved in IS IN CLASS.
to help, out of a student body of Spring Arts weekend as a mem-
1200, there is an obvious lack of ber of the committee, it doesn't
Excitement and adventure ship potential and helps
interest here." mean that you won't be able to
is the course description, you take on the chal-
A discussion continued con- enjoy the festival yourself. "Your and Army ROTC is the lenge of command.
cerning the type of Spring Arts evenings are free...it's not like name. It's the one college There's no obligation
that Steiniger and Bogart wanted we want you to work from 6 in elective that builds until your junior year,
to have and it was understood the morning until 12 at your self-confidence, so there's no reason not
that what was wanted was a type night...Denise and I might do develops your leader- to try it out right now.
of "rebirth" of the original festi- that, but you won't."
val. The President made a pact The group will be holding ARMY ROTC
with the group that if they could one last meeting for all those THE SMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE TOD CAN TAKE
gather up a group of 30 to 40 interested in joining the group.
For details, call Dickinson Army ROTC at 245-1221
committed students in the orga- They will be manning a sign-up
nization, "I'll help you create a table at meals for the remainder
safe environment. I'll help you of the week (Oct. 10-12).
get the funding. But only if it's
Wednesday, September 10, 1997 CampUS NeWS
La Vie Page 7
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CAIIING FOR:
The "Ualley Girl" is unueiled by Drs. D. Clark & Edna J. Carmean.
(Photo by Jennifer Porbansky)
Statue continued from page 1
sculpture was dedicated. Edna the central Pennsylvania area, Catherine.
Carmean spoke, "Isn't she beau- "but really, she's for you," she The Carmeans have been
tiful? She's not just for one gen- concluded. active members of the college as Poets Jugglers
eration—she's for the ages. She Flack is a New York sculptor teachers, administrators, and col-
will be in this spot when all of us who is well known for her god- lege historians for over sixty
have departed this earth." Her dess figures. She appeared at the years. The couple, which resides
husband, D. Clark Carmean con- college in March of 1996 when in Annville, are members of the
tinued, "the Quittapahilla means her work, entitled "Women as Vickroy Society, serve as hon-
Sign up now in the Red 6ook at the
a lot to us...I'm glad she is here Mythmakers," was featured at orary co-chairs of the college's
College Center Desk
now to supervise the activities, the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Toward 2001 campaign, estab-
and I hope the college becomes Gallery. Her career spans five lished a scholarship endowment
the heart of the county and is decades and in recent years she for students studying and per- Umoja (Unity) after show Jammy-Jam
available to all of you and all of has been commissioned for two forming string music, and made
Lebanon County." Flack also major civic monuments, one in a $500,000 gift to establish the
explained that she hoped the Rock Hill, South Carolina and D. Clark and Edna J. Carmean
sculpture would attract visitors in another (in-progress) to Queen Distinguished Chair in Music.
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Campus Calendar
Hershey Gardenfest
Courtesy of Hershey Gardens
and vireos on ways to attract
Whal's a Tussie-Mussie?
these colorful additions to the
Which plants attract butterflies?
garden. Live caterpillars, dis-
What's the proper way to plant
plays of host and nectar plants,
fall bulbs?
and other butterfly related items
These are just a few of the
will be included in their booth.
questions that will be answered
The Derry Township
at the Second Annual Hershey
Historical Society will provide
Community GardenFest on
lawn games for children, includ-
Sunday, September 21.
ing a Gardens Scavenger Hunt.
Gardenfest is a cooperative event
Members dressed in period
between the Hershey Gardens,
clothing will be at exhibits
the Hershey Horticultural
depicting the history of Hershey.
Society and the Derry Township
Pete Sildorf, a member of the
Historical Society. Gardenfest
Lebanon County Historical
will be held at the Hershey
Society, will ride a high-wheel
Gardens, which is celebrating its
bicycle around the Gardens dur-
60th season. The event is free
ing the day.
and runs from 1 lam to 6pm.
The garden party atmosphere
This "old-fashioned garden
will be enhanced by various
party" is for people of all ages. It
musical performances. The
is an effort to increase public
Suzuki Violas and Violins
awareness of the Hershey
Youngstring Quartet will per- Photo by Jennifer Porbansky
Gardens and the historical and
form, as well as the Hershey
Wednesday
horticultural community
Community Chorus, the Hershey
resources in the Hershey area.
High School Choraliers and the
Hershey Gardens were creat- 3:30 p.m. Women's Tennis, King's College
Sweet Adelines. The True Trio,
ed in 1937 by Milton Hershey,
made up of the youngest mem-
9:30 p.m. Catholic Mass, Miller Chapel
and have long been one of the
bers of the Hershey Symphony
horticultural highlights of the
Orchestra will be featured, as 10:00 p.m. Chapel, Miller Chapel
area. This day-long free event at
well as the Cambridge Trio, the
the Gardens gives visitors a
Brass Quintet and Woodwinds.
chance to see the beautifully
The Hershey Horticulture
Thursday
restored Gardens as well as par-
Society will offer herb breads,
ticipate in interactive educational
scones and cookies to the public,
activities for the entire family. 11:15 p.m. Commuter Luncheon, HUM 206
along with educational exhibits.
Children will get a chance to
Flower arranging will be demon-
4:00 p.m. Field Hockey, Millersville
plant daffodil bulbs with the help
strated, as well as how to make
of students from the Milton
Tussie-Mussie. 7:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball, Bryn Mawr College
Hershey School. Each child will
Master Gardeners from the
get a certificate indicating that
Dauphin County Extension 9:30 p.m. Coffeehouse Series/Jean Synodinos, MJ's
they are a "Master-Planter" and
Office will also have educational
inviting them back in the spring Coffeehouse
booths and exhibits.
to see their flowers.
Gardenfest will be held rain
Butterflies will take center
or shine. For more information,
stage at this year's Gardenfest. call the Hershey Gardens at Friday
The North American Butterfly
[phone].
Association will have^displays
9:00 p.m. Band, Jonny Vegas, Social Quad
10p.m.-la.m. Late Night at Arnold, Arnold Sports
Center
Saturday
11:00 a.m. Men/Women Cross Country, LVC
Invitational
1:30 p.m. Football, Ursinus College
3:00 p.m. Picnic, Memorial Lake
Sunday
3:00 p.m. Faculty Recital, Dietrich & Moorman-
Stahlman, Zimmerman
4:00 p.m. Human Rights/Human Wrongs, In the
Name of the Father, Allen Theater
Photo by Huang Wei Kai "Mike"
8:30 p.m. Rainbow Troupe, Fellowship Lounge
Editorial
continued from page 1
to the hard work and dedi- my opinion, to call yourself
cation of the students at this a student.
college. Who is the first one to
We should all be able to complain in a car ride?
Join La Vie
sit back often and enjoy the That infamous "back seat
hard work a group of stu- driver" who allows herself
dents has put forth to bring to be chauffeured by some-
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group of elect students are experienced and less capa-
4» Meet new people!
the same ones that do ble.
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do to "help" is complain first chance to make a dif-
that it "didn't go right," or ference. This is your first
"wasn't like last year," you chance to "chauffeur" Meetings Monday nights at 6 p.m. in the office in the basement of
have lost your privilege, in yourself. the college center.
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Volume LXV, Number 2 a 109 years of service to the student body" Wednesday, September 17,1997
Renovations get under way New professors
welcomed at the Valley
Garden and the "Hot Dog
Frank" statue will take
place during Homecoming by Erin Rabuck to come to LVC. Dr. Brewer said
weekend, October 18. This Staff Writer that his friend made him"[feel]
ceremony will be open to The psychology department like [he] knew quite a lot about
students, staff, administra- has added Assistant Professor this place before [he] even got
tion, and guests. Dr. Kerrie Laguna to its full-time here. I didn't get here by acci-
Just east of the Peace teaching staff, and Dr. Jenny E. dent—I was looking for it."
Garden, lawn has been Dorrington and Dr. Patrick Although Dr. Dorrington
added by eliminating New Brewer have joined the math lived in other parts of the coun-
Street and the north end of department as full-time assistant try for a number of years, she
College Avenue. When professors. was very enthusiastic to have
asking administration Dr. Laguna said, regarding found a job in this area. Dr.
about the change, President htieorn . T nheiws isp osain- lT f/i»n d . t,h. e stud.e nts Dorrington, who
Pollick replied, "It was received her
ugly. The shoddy street and ideal job in a lot UU o k PhD.from
vefy w n to wor
alleyway did not fit the of ways—the stu- r ° Northwestern
park-like atmosphere the dents here, the here, which is a con- University in
college is trying to create location, LVC's .» Illinois, graduat-
reputation— trast to some orf the
on campus." Adding the ed with a
lawn as an addition to the everything fell other schools at Bachelors of
Peace Garden will increase into place." Dr. Math degree
the aesthetic beauty of the Dorrington was which I've taught. from Bryn Mawr
campus, according to hoping to return to College.
-Dr. Dorrington,
Pollick. The President also the East Coast to Dr. Laguna
The Peace Garden will be completed Oct. 1.
commented on the lack of work at a "four- professor of graduated from
(Photo by Jennifer Porbansky) safety for drivers and year, relatively Penn State
pedestrians at the intersec- small college," mathematics University with
before the area can be open to the tion of Summit and College while Dr. Brewer her undergradu-
by Cori Rife
LVC is under construction and public. LVC can expect to see the Avenue. Campus is not would only apply at a "small lib- ate degree in psychology and
rumored plans of expansions are Peace Garden completed by only changing from within, eral arts college in a rural set- education. She received her
October 1. but also expanding across ting," although he had no specif- Doctorate of Psychology from
buzzing across campus, but few stu-
dents are aware of the actual magni- To preserve this area of beauty Route 934. Presently, the ic area in mind. the University of Nebraska. Dr.
the college is creating a full-time school is constructing play- Dr. Brewer, who received his Laguna said she felt fortunate to
tude of renovations until they are
position available for a grounds ing fields for soccer and PhD. from the University of be returning to the East because
completed.
person who will be in charge of baseball. The ground is Oregon, had never been farther her "family ties and history" are
The Peace Garden behind
maintaining the garden. In addition being flattened and seeded east than Tucson, AZ, before here.
Vickroy Hall is the first project to
to these security measures, campus for two soccer practice coming to LVC. He feels that it Aside from adjusting to life
be completed. This garden is more
security will include the Peace fields, a soccer game field, was by chance and good fortune
than merely flowers and shrubbery.
Garden in their rounds. President and a baseball stadium. that he found the open teaching continued on page 6
A fish-filled pond, stone patio,
Pollick added, "I truly hope stu- The baseball field will position here. Dr. Brewer hap-
ducks, and "Hot Dog Frank" statue This Week:
dents will care for the environment be constructed at profes- pened to have an acquaintance at
will make the spot more than an
as well." sional dimensions and will the University of Oregon who
ordinary garden. Final seeding and
A dedication of the Peace was originally from Lancaster,
fencing are the two tasks remaining continued on page 7 which contributed to his desire
Editorials 2
Fall perspective series aims to educate
Greek Council 3
by Tonia Cuff At LVC, many students are Each week of the series topic, thus it can involve litera-
Layout Assistant too wrapped up in their classes involves films, lectures, panel ture, economics, business, politi-
The setting is perfect on the and activities to take an interest discussions or programs that cal science, and music." Student
Lebanon Valley College campus in the many conflicts that happen focus on a specific human rights When planning the colloqui-
this fall. The landscaping is all over the world. In order to issue. Dr. Jeanne Hey, professor um for this semester, the History Government 4
beautiful, there are many new make the campus and communi- of economics, stated " The whole and Political Science
additions and renovations, and ty aware of the human struggle campus can become involved Department wanted the campus
happy students are conversing in that can be so easily ignored, the with this colloquium. Human
the social quad on a sunny after- Department of History and rights is an interdisciplinary continued on page 6
noon. But in another part of the Political Science is sponsoring
world guns are being fired, the Fall Perspective Series enti-
women and children are scream- tled Human Rights/ Human
ing, and people are living each Wrongs for the Fall 1997 semes-
day in fear. ter.
Learning about
relationships
by Ellen Gehr about relationships. "In the fall,
Staff Writer we will be focusing on types of
The focus of the learning relationships and the interaction
community of Weimer House involved," said Keefer. She also
this year is Relationships R'Us. said that the spring programs
There are six members of the "will be dealing with the prob-
house, including Adria Keefer, lems that can occur in these rela-
house manager. Sheila Howarth, tionships. Some possible prob-
Amie Jumper, Kimberly lems may include harassment,
Kolibab, Cheryl Lee, and abuse, and alcoholism."
Elizabeth Pond. The members of In addition to the learning
the house plan on investigating community's goal, Keefer
various types of relationships expressed her own goals for the
and their effects. members of the house. "I hope
The learning community has that we will grow closer as
set a goal to bring awareness to friends, one type of a relation- The learning community of UJeimer House.
(Photo by Jennifer Porbansky)
the campus and the community continued on page 3
La Vie Page 2 Editorial & OpilliOIl Wednesday, September 17, 1997
Your fall TV preview:
Editorial:
413 Hope Street
Anni M. Shockey
Opinions are fun each other through what is left
by Maureen Anderson trast circumstances and char-
of their lives and repeat the
'Hope' is a word not often acters. For example, Phil
theme of hope that sets this
communicated to the televi- Thomas, who runs the teen
show apart from the rest.
Hey everybody, I'm going to share my opinion on a sion audience. It is rarely por- crisis center seems well-to-
Although the show is
whole bunch of stuff. Maybe something I say will make trayed and instead viewers are do, stuffy and distant. But the
interesting, improvements do
you want to write a letter to the editor about your feelings? bombarded with Melrose audience later discovers that
need to be made to the writ-
"Wanna to hear it? Here it goes." melodrama, The X-Files Thomas is still grappling with
ing. It lacks the freshness of
escapism, or the Friends type the untimely death of his son
its competitors. Perhaps the
South Park is the best show on earth, next to my soap caricatures. The new Fox who was gunned down by
writers could study the well
drama,47 J Hope Street, on the gang members right outside
opera, The Young and the Restless, which happens to be constructed Law and Order
other hand, breaks away from what is now the Hope Street
the highest quality soap opera on television. plots that deal with current
those stereotypes in order to center Thomas created.
Anyway, the best episode of South Park was when issues. Another improvement
follow leaders in the drama The other characters in
Carmen drank that weight-gain drink called Beefcake and Hope Street could make
genre who create arresting this drama follow suit. They
he just kept yelling, "Beefcake! Beefcake!! Beefcake!!!" would be to up the ante in
television. Judging from the go beyond the idea we get
Melrose is really fun to watch, especially when it's late pilot episode, this show has from the first look, and future episodes and try for the
occasional adrenaline rush
at night and everyone on the show is really drunk and the potential to be held up impress the audience with
found on ER.
they're....well, you know what they're doing! with the likes of Homicide: their human everyday strug-
On a whole, Hope Street's
I think we should have gotten to keep Life on the Street, ER, and gles. Another relationship that
positives outweigh its nega-
Skinemax...whoops! Cinemax. It was a channel dedicated NYPD Blue for its realism and the viewer may contemplate
tives and make for solid, real-
to quality programming and I want it back. heart. These shows seemed to is one between the suicidal
istic, portrayals of engaging
be influential in the creation AIDS patient, Quentin, and
I don't know why the chocolate chip cookies here taste characters that entice the
and writing of Hope Street by fellow AIDS patient, Melvin,
so weird. I think they forgot the brown sugar or some- viewer to care about each
former star of In Living Color, who is dealing with the sud-
thing. individual and to tune in the
Daymon Wayans and his col- den death of his father on the
I don't know about this whole "Hot Dog Frank" thing next week. In this lull before
laborators Dean Lorey and day he revealed his homosex-
in the Peace Garden (Which I like to call the "Get a Peace most of the returning season
Jamie Sherman. uality. These two opposite
Garden" but don't spread that around). I just don't know Like both Homicide and personalities, through the premieres air next week, give
413 Hope Street a chance and
how some guy holding a hot dog in one hand and mustard NYPD, Hope Street uses its unpleasant reality of AIDS,
it may keep you hoping for
in the other is going to "jive" with flowers and trees and gritty urban address to con- are brought together to help
more great drama.
things...but I'll wait and see.
Concert Review:
I think North College is the best place on campus to
live and I think that dorms are the worst.
I don't know why Student Council became Student Johnny Vegas Was Here...
Government. That certainly doesn't make any sense to me.
I don't know why Channel 6 is now Channel 9. Now
by Mosel Bass sound that made it hard to stand
how am I supposed to keep that one straight? fident manner, "They're good!
On Friday, the 12th of still. Their music reminded me of
I think we need big, huge trash cans on campus. They're the best band this col-
September I had the pleasure of good "chillin'-in-your-room
lege has had in awhile."
I think we got our directories pretty late this year and I going to Leedy Theater to listen music." With cool lyrics like
Lavar Moyer didn't have
would like to be the one to say that it was a real inconve- to the musical stylings of the "sorry if I did not satisfy" and
much to say, but I did get him to
nience for me. band, Johnny Vegas. great song titles like "Grandma's comment that,"they were cool"
I wasn't sure what to expect Silverware," Johnny Vegas
I think that government, or someone, should ban all and that he liked them.
when I strolled into the theater shows definite signs of being a
forms of air shows because the only thing that happens at The best review I got came
where about forty students had new sensation.
from Jeff Kashiwagi. He said
an air show is that (a) plane(s) blows up and wrecks peo- gathered to enjoy an evening of When 1 asked some of the
with much enthusiasm, "We
ple and houses. I think that should be taken under serious musical talent.. students in the crowd what they
should get them for Spring Arts!"
consideration. Their look reminded me of thought of Johnny Vegas, they all Well, mere you have it! The
the hippie era, minus the peace responded with enthusiasm and
Every week, I hate that gazebo more and more. votes are in and as far as LVC is
signs, but their music was defi- praise. No one in the whole
I don't think the New York Times should go color. I just concerned, Johnny Vegas was a
nitely up-to-date. They had a bunch said, "this sucks"
hit.
don't think it's right. It's like taking a scientific journal modern, slightly alternative Rodney Royer said in a con-
and turning it into The Globe.
I think we should be allowed to have pets on campus. Student Government Corner
Hey, why not?
Jaime McClintock
I'm just curious, does anyone buy condoms at the
"Two roads diverged in the wood, and I—
bookstore? I can't see them being a big seller.
I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference" (Robert Frost).
I think President Pollick should run for President of the
United States of America. No, really I do! Much like Frost's traveler in "The Road Not Taken," the Lebanon Valley College
I want Mr. America Pageants. Student Government representatives have chosen to demonstrate their individuality
I don't think anyone will ever write a lette%to the editor. and leadership skills. The S.G. representatives are consistently focusing on new ideas
and suggestions that will help to maintain and improve the Valley's environment.
S.G. held a retreat at Gretna Glen, Mount Gretna, on September 6 and 7, during
La Vie Collegienne
which its members bonded with one another and discussed goals for the academic
established in 1924 year. Two items the organization is working on are improvements in security and the
implementation of electronic ID cards. Availability of parking spaces on campus and
the quality of the food served in the dining hall are also issues of concern. In addi-
Editor : Anni M. Shockey
tion, planning for the Homecoming Dance and the Holiday Dinner/Dance are under
Layout Anni M. Shockey
way.
Layout Assistant Tonia Cuff S.G. is here to represent the student body and will keep students updated on its
Layout Assistant Kate Clark activities. Feel free to contact the members with suggestions, questions, or comments.
Sports Editor
1997-98 Student Government Officers and Representatives:
Photography Editor Jen Porbansky
President: Gus Merkle
Sports Photography Editor Huang Wei Kai "Mike" Vice President of Programming: Amanda Lee
Business Manager Michelle Weimert Vice President: Angie Koons
Treasurer: Chris Melusky
Advertising Manager Michelle Weimert
Recording Secretary: Melanie Orth
Faculty Adviser Dr. Mary Pettice
Public Relations Coordinator: Jessica Bostdorf
Seniors: Stacy Lavin, Cori Nolen, and Jocelyn Norton
Staff: Jaime McClintock, Ellen Gehr, Erin Rabuck Juniors: Matt Franks and Jaime McClintock
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