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I iVC Vie Gollegienne September 13, 2001 Inside: A Nation in Shock: Opinions The Absence of Polite Tragedy Hits U.S. Twin Towers manners. By Joe Candio Page 2 Co-Editor Tragedy and horror struck America, as a domino effect of terrorist attacks occur in the United States. Early Tuesday morning, two hijacked commercial airliners crashed into the Zampus News World Trade Center in New York City. About an ( hour later each of the 110-story towers came Sircam Virus tumbling down. Destruction also struck the pen- tagon and has made Americans fear for their Hits LVC lives. As of 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a Boeing 767 departing from Boston and headed to Campus Record Los Angeles was hijacked and flown directly into the westernmost part of the twin towers. 18 Enrollment minutes later, while major news networks were Page 4 reporting live from the scene, a second airliner en route to San Francisco from Newark hit the second tower two thirds of the way up. 7 Two other planes were also hijacked, one I eatures crashed into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. causing destruction to four of the five rings that Bar and Grill make up the building. Another airliner, which was alerted as being hijacked by a passenger Review using a cell phone locked in the bathroom, was said to have crashed in Somerset, PA, about 80 London Program miles southeast of Pittsburgh. President Bush was in Florida giving a Preparation speech on education when he heard the news and Page 6 interrupted himself to comment on the incident, "we will hunt down and punish those responsi- ble." courtesy of NBC.com Fear and sorrow swept across the nation, as Jports prayer services at most chruches are being held World Trade Center building in New York City, moments affter a < along with schools closing. Even with some hijacked commercial airliner crashes into the second of the twin tow- schools staying open, parents were frantically ers. About an hour later, each of the two buildings collapse sending Women Sports calling up the schools to pull their children out. thousands running for cover. LVC students such as Amber Shotwell also off to Great Start felt the sameway as most Americans, scared and in a state of disbelief. "I just could not believe Volleyball & that something like this could happen in this "I just could not believe that something like Soccer country. This is America and things like this Page 8 don't happen here. It is surreal." this could happen in this country. This is This is a day that will live on in our minds America and things like this don't happen and consume our hearts for the rest of our lives. here. It is surreal." -Amber Shotwell La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Social Call: Mind Thoughts La Vie from the Collegienne Your Manners established in 1924 Editors .. Editors Stephanie Lezotte By Geoff Manderewicz to lack these days. While it is true that Business Manager time does move faster than it did Joe Candio The La Vie staff would like to wel- before, and society in general is just come everyone back on campus this Copy Editor "Well you don't see the bird' too busier, you would hope that the basic semester, and welcome for the first time much anymore," my younger brother concept of manners would somehow Kristen Bender the Class of 2005 to LVC. We would Kyle said, "these days its all about the find a way to survive. also like to welcome the addition of new Sports Editors road rage." Kyle makes this statement It doesn't matter what it is, an editorial staff members and staff writers. while we were sitting in the car in four incident of road rage, a ringing cell Tyrone Broxton We are very excited for this year and are miles of traffic on 422 East. phone at the movies, an irate customer, Amanda Neely confident that we can bring our readers What makes us the recipients of or an auto accident, manners are miss- an even better quality La Vie than they such obscene behavior? Would you ing in people's lives. There once was a Layout Editors saw in the past years. believe a good deed? time when things like "honor thy Sarah Durako As part of our colloquium series, I was feeling very Zen, so I did not neighbor," and "and do unto others as Stephanie Lezotte mind the traffic, and besides we were you would have them do unto you" we would like to start a column entitled 'Thoughts From the 60s." We invite Tyrone Broxton still moving even if it was five miles meant something. Today it's different. any faculty or staff members who have per hour. A man in a rusty Ford Escort It's "hooray for me the hell with you, Features Editor pulls up beside us in the passing lane. get out of my way I'm coming any impressive memories, political statements, or other thoughts on the Lisa Landis He yells to me "Hey buddy can you through." decade to submit articles for publica- spare a cigarette?" Sure, why not? He The impact on society is the detri- News Editor parks his car, comes over gets his ciga- mental behavior that is a result of an tion. If you would prefer to be inter- viewed, please call x6169 and we will Cassandra Hoadley rette and goes back. The guy must absence of manners. What if I had a be happy to send a reporter to you. have needed a fix, and I didn't have a young child accompanying me in the Sports Writers problem helping him out. But the dri- car? Or it was an elderly person that Please help us make this column a suc- cess and get us in gear for very promis- Jeff Intoccia ver behind him seemed to have a prob- was hit by the door? I would hate to ing colloquium events. lem with it. When the man with the have seen the consequences of either. Ryan Arnold cigarette pulls his car ahead, the next This me, me, me attitude gives rise to Kevin Wood driver starts yelling at me once we people only caring about themselves, Kate D'Imperio become side by side. I'll paraphrase and not thinking about the effect it has La Vie is always looking for enthu- siastic writers to join our staff. If you Lisa Landis his response. . .you gosh darn young- on others. like movies, books, restaurants, or sters, you're holding up traffic by fool- But wait there is hope. Business Manager ing around. "We are not holding up While walking from the north side shops, give us your review. Editors, photographers, and people interested in Geoffrey Manderewicz traffic, you can see that," Kyle yells of campus last Sunday, I noticed three advertising and management are equally back. And then'the finger' makes an students walking ahead. In front of encouraged to join. Opinion pieces and Faculty Adviser appearance. these women was a guy who was topic submissions are also welcome. Dr. Mary Pettice A much simpler example of the standing in the grass with many items Remember, we don't know what you point I'm trying to make, which I will in his hands and a few sitting on the want unless you tell us. Meetings are at get to shortly, happened within the past ground next to him. As the three 6 p.m. on Mondays in the lower level of week at the Lebanon Valley Mall. I approached him, I was wondering if the College Center. was walking toward the entrance, and a they were going to offer to help carry woman was about five feet in front of his stuff. I have to admit I was a little La Vie is published every other me. She was also walking to the surprised that they did. Thursday of the academic year. Any entrance. She opens the door, fails to Another example (though not too Check out La opinions expressed in La Vie are not hold it open, and the door hits me in unique I see it happen a lot on cam- necessarily those of the organization the face. pus), two days ago I watched as a guy or college. Address all correspon- Vie Classifieds Now I'm not writing about road held the door for many women as they dence to La Vie Collegienne, Lebanon rage, or whether or not that woman had filed in to Funkhouser West. I thought Valley College, Annville, PA 17003. any obligation to hold the door, though now there is a guy with some manners. on page 12. Telephone: 717-867-6169. There is that's part of the subject. I'm just won- I'm not sure maybe campus is an never a guarantee of publication of dering if these two individuals could exception, to the "other world." But submitted materials. have acted I little more considerate there is no reason why people like us towards me? Yes, they could have. can't make sure that consideration, and If you want to It may be true that the woman did- respect spill over and outward. Hey, n't see me behind her, but shouldn't even Jerry Springer says to "take care be seen its got she have turned her head to make sure. of yourself and each other." Love thy The guy in the traffic should definitely neighbor, respect each other, and not have been as upset as he was, that maybe others will catch on eventually. to be La Vie! is for sure. It's really not that hard to do, and it Consideration, respect, and decen- will make you feel like a more socially cy are some traits that Americans seem responsible person. Campus News La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Sircam Virus Hits LVC Enrollment PCs Everywhere Reaches New High By Cassandra Hoadley you do not already have a virus By Lisa Landis would be. News Editor scan program, there are several Features Editor This created a few minor prob- free versions such as AntiVir, lems for the college in areas such as E-mail attachments, crashing HouseCall, and AVG Anti Virus, LVC students may be aware that housing and parking. However, Greg hard drives, and thousands of which can all be found online. If things are a bit more crowded on Stanson, Vice President of infected e-mails are what many you would prefer purchasing a campus this year, due to the largest Enrollment and Student Services, LVC students encountered during program, the LVC Bookstore enrollment the school has ever seen, says that the residential life staff has their first few days on campus. plans to stock Norton AntiVirus topping out around 1525 students. done a good job of accommodating The W32.Sircam.Worm@mm in the near future. The freshman class is also on of the all students. The residential life virus, also known simply as Not only have the students' at largest the college has ever had, with staff did have to expand some hous- Sircam, began attacking many LVC noticed the virus, the staff a total of 417 students. ing (create quads out of rooms that students' computers shortly after at IT Services realized early last According to Dean of Admission used to be triples and triples out of they arrived on campus and start- week that e-mail traffic on the and Financial Aid William Brown, doubles), which occurred mainly in ed sending and receiving e-mails. server was much heavier than this was a different kind of year with Funkhouser, Hammond and Keister. Disguised as a normal, friend- usual. They have since spent a regard to enrollment. Based on pre- According to Stanson, these resi- ly e-mail, with an attachment great deal of time trying to deter- vious years' patterns, LVC accepted dence were selected mainly because from someone the receiver may or mine what computers on campus around 1500 new students for the of the shape of the rooms, a Z-shape. many not know, Sircam tricked have the virus and contacting 2001-2002 academic year. The total Expanded housing was also added in many people into opening it. those students. In fact, according number of students who chose to the basement of Mary Greene, as According to Symantec.com, to Michael Zeigler, Director of Sircam is actually a very infec- Client Services, they have actual- attend LVC was, however, a bit high- well as on the second and third tious and easily spread level four ly asked students whose comput- er than expected. In fact, said floors of Mary Greene and Vickroy. virus that can, if not discovered ers are infected to unplug from Brown, the yield of those who elect- "All the credit goes to Dean and taken care of, harm a com- the network until their systems ed to attend LVC was three percent Yuhas, John Wescott, and Jason puter's hard drive. are virus free. As of now, IT higher than the college thought it continued on page 4 The actual e-mail is very rec- Services, in particular Dr. ognizable and tends to have this Michael Fry, Head of Computer same message, either in English Science Program, and Mark Wolf, or Spanish: "Hi! How are you? Network Support Assistant, have See you later. Thanks." In addi- filtered the Sircam virus from the tion, at least one of the following LVC network. This means it can sentences is in the message: "I no longer be sent from computer send you this file in order to have to computer through e-mail on your advice. I hope you can help the campus. me with this file that I send. I David W. Shapiro, hop you like the file that I send Unix/Windows System you. This is the file with the Administrator commented that the information that you ask for." Sircam virus is not the first virus The subject of the Sircam to affect the computers on the virus e-mail tends to be very ran- Lebanon Valley campus. In the dom and the extension of the past, the campus has had minor attachment may appear as a harm- problems with such viruses and less .att. .bat., .com. .Ink. or .pit worms as the Code Red worm, the file. If you receive any e-mail Snow White virus, and the similar to this, do rtot open it! Melissa virus. Most of these Immediately delete it and contact minor viruses do not cause cam- the person who sent it to you if pus wide problems; they only you know him or her. slow the e-mail system minimal- If you don't want to have to worry about the traumas of Although it appears that the reloading Windows, reformatting Sircam virus problem on campus hard drives, or in the worst case is getting better, another version scenario having to purchase a of the virus is scheduled for new hard drive, the staff at IT release on October 16, 2001. This Services highly recommends that version will destroy the hard all students install and constantly drive of the computer that is run a virus scan program such as infected. So, beware of e-mails Norton AntiVirus or McAfee with any sort of attachments. VirusScan. The program should For more information about ftur single saura In tips m jarnj tec* »«* sMem to* eatfj. tuck* WM*B»»W« not only scan the computer's the Sircam virus or how to delete rnpnafe ta nerftti* elsa yn m* IB ^ re* fe disks for viruses, but it should it from an infected computer, PHEAA also scan al incoming e-mail. If visit www.symantec.com. roucandealwi«ut Campus News Thursday, September 13, 2001 La Vie Collegienne Record Enrollment at LVC Enrollment Facts Courtesy of College Relations -420 freshmen and 48 transfers will continued from page 3 cial name has been chosen. This In regard to dining services, Dr. join LVC this year. building will be directly across New Bob Hamilton, Vice President for -84% of last years freshmen are Kuntz," says Stanson. "They took Street from the existing Marquette Administration, said, "Our cafeteria returning to campus. great care before they made any building and will create another 70 is more than adequate to handle the -195 students were in the top ten per- decisions [regarding housing]." to 75 beds, said Stanson. increased enrollment." The hope is cent of their high school class and Stanson also noted that he was very In addition to the large enroll- that the new extended cafeteria hours received a Vicroy Scholarship. happy with the way the students have ment at LVC this year. Brown said will alleviate some of the crowded -94 students were in the next decile cooperated with the adjustments in that there is a record number of com- conditions at meal times. of their high school class and received housing. muters this year, which, in addition Bob Riley, Vice President, Leadership Scholarships. Stanson said that he has heard no to the Sheridan Avenue project, has Information Technology Services, -52 students earned Achievement complaints from students in expand- placed a slight strain on parking. noted that the large number of stu- Scholarships. ed housing, and in fact has even The college opened up extra spaces, dents has not placed any additional -The new freshmen come from 13 heard that those students would though, said Stanson, and so far he strain on student access to computer states including California, Connecticut, rather remain in their current rooms has heard no complaints from com- labs. On the contrary, the trend Delaware, Florida, Indiana, if offered the opportunity to move muters. Resident parking, he added, shows that more and more students Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New elsewhere. is fine. are choosing to bring their own com- Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, and It is hard to tell whether the "We considered every place puters. Riley estimates that "there Virginia, as well as Puerto Rico, France, expanded housing will remain in the where we thought there might be a are more than 900 computers on the and Kenya. future, added Stanson, who also said problem," said Stanson. residence hall network. Just three -The College expects 346 part-time that rooms were also expanded in Two other areas that could have years ago that number was around students with 115 in the Masters of 1998. been potentially affected by the num- 300." However, in spite of the Administration program and 57 students Next year, though, students will ber of students were the cafeteria increasing number of computers, enrolled in Master of Science Education have another option for housing: a and computer services, but those Riley said IT services "has connect- program. Also, 70 students have enrolled second Marquette building, now areas seem to be having no prob- ed more computers with fewer prob- in the five year Masters Degree program known as the "Son of Marquette" or lems. lems this year than ever before." in Physical Therapy. "Twin of Marquette" though no offi- it's not for everyone, but that's pom Sure, Army ROTC isn't a piece of cake. After all, in here you'll push yourself. Test your limits. And in the process, develop skills that'll last a lifetime. Like how to think on your feet and be a good leader and decision maker. You could even get a scholarship. Register today for an Army ROTC class. Because you're not just like "everyone." ARMY ROTC Unlike any other college course you can take. For details contact Dickinson College Army ROTC at (717) 245- 1221/1222 — La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Alicia Richards - Sheridan ABC 27 News Anchor Reconstruction Boasts Style and Safety By Cassandra Hoadley Richards noted that the rewriting is a News Editor very important part of her day "because As soon as the 5:30 news is off the only you can write how you talk." air, Alicia Richards takes her place at the Another aspect of Richards! job at news desk. As the six and eleven WHTM is "Buddy Check." In fact, this o'clock news anchor for WHTM ABC breast cancer awareness program is one By Stephanie Lezotte factor. The two main pedestrian cross- 27 in Harrisburg, this is only one aspect of the favorite aspects of her job. Editor walk areas much more noticeable now of her job and life. Working on news briefs, promotions, with the raised gray brick, and also Born in Madison, Wisconsin and and her current reporting stories occu- After many years, Sheridan Street functions as a speed bump, forcing dri- raised in a suburb of Chicago, Richards pies the rest of her workday. She gener- finally has a new look. Although not vers to slow down. In four other places, eventually traveled to Dallas, Texas to ally is out of the station about fifteen complete, Lebanon Valley College's red brick paths form a visual crosswalk attend school at Southern minutes after the eleven main road has undergone a dramatic for pedestrians, and an eye-catching Methodist University. oi'clock news ends. makeover. When the project is finished, reminder for drivers to slow down. There she majored in One key part of the street will be sure to please students, Andrea Howard, head Resident broadcast journalism. ichards' job and the faculty, residents, and visitors alike with Assistant of Vickroy Hal, said there "It isn't necessarily ield of broadcast jour- its modern look and stylish brick were no real difficulties moving the known for its great alism is the deadline, designs. According to Bob Hamilton, freshmen broadcast school, but it here is constantly a Vice- into the worked out really well. eadline looming over- President of building in I mean there were a lot ead. According to the Admin- ""• "August, of opportunities to learn ichards, "You really istration, ROAD despite the the nuts and bolts of the ave to almost enjoy there were business. A lot of practi- nd relish deadline C\ AQrpfact,ha,one two main V^ L-VJot-Llane was cal things that I think ressure because it's a reasons for closed. really helped me when I onstant deadline." Sheridan's Howard said was looking for my first ven though there is reconstruc- some of the job," commented ever as much time as tion. The parents were Richards. he would like, she first was to upset, saying Richards took part njoys that. "I love the in three internships while deadline pressure!" she improve the the college in college. Ironically exclaimed. Broadcast journalism is cer- street, both -used bad enough, none were in broadcast journal- tainly not a field for those that enjoy a physically judgement ism. She did internships in public rela- regular, routine day. No day is the and aesthet- when plan- tions, promotions, and advertising. As same, and time is always an issue in ically. As ning the con- Richards stated, "I think with internships journalism. the campus' struction. you can learn as much about what you To Richards, the most rewarding main The general don't want to do as what you do want to aspect of her job is having the ability to entrance, as attitude from do." Even though she enjoyed those discover and deliver information to a well as a resident stu- three concentrations, she still wanted to majority of people. Through the throughway dents and pursue a career in broadcast journalism. "Buddy Check" program she has also for con- commuters After graduating, Richards landed had the opportunity to actually save struction and residential vehicles, the has been very supportive, and only a her first job at a CBS affiliate in lives through the prevention and early road receives a high volume of traffic. minority of people say they were incred- Sherman, Texas. Starting out as a detection and treatment of breast cancer. As far as looks go, flowerbeds in the ibly inconvenienced by the construction. reporter and leaving a year later as the "It is definitely the women that I"ve met partition will yield low shrubbery, and Likewise, Hamilton said, "township stationi's main anchor, she feels she that battle breast cancer that inspire me will even have their own built-in irriga- reactions have been very positive." learned a great deal during that first year and touch me the most," expressed tion systems to help the foliage battle car The project began last May with the out of college. "In a way, it [the work Richards. This access to so many peo- fumes. Also incorporated into the design removal of trees in front of the Blair place] is the atmosphere in which you ple is definitely rewarding for her. are three much-needed shoulders for Music Center and Miller Chapel. Over are going to learn the most," said According to Richards, "The hard- buses, athletic vans, and college vehi- the summer, it experienced minor delays Richards. Although her first job was not est part is news, sort of by its nature, cles. Hamilton said each side of Sheridan after the work was changed for design financially rewarding, it helped her to can be negative." The frequent delivery will probably be lined with cherry trees, problems. The development is not that gain hands on experience and invaluable of upsetting news is one aspect of but the specific type has not yet been far behind schedule, Hamilton said, and knowledge of the field. Richards's job that she does not enjoy. decided on. he expects the road to be open to traffic In her current position as both an Knowing that these stories happened The other reason for rebuilding by the end of September. anchor and a reporter at WHTM ABC and affect real people is very hard for Sheridan Street had to do with a safety 27, Richards does more than just appear her, or anyone. "Delivering real sad, on the six o'clock and eleven o'clock negative news, that can wear on you." news. Her workday begins around 2:30 With so much speculation lately about The view looking eastward on Sheridan in front of the p.m. when she arrives at the station. the negativity of the news, this can be social quad reveals the ongoing construction that is slated After going over the current news stories even harder. People may complain and the rundown for the upcoming about not wanting to hear about the to be completed by the end of September. Photo by Chris broadcasts with both her co-anchor and Whitcomb. | continued on page 7 j producer, she spends time writing and rewriting clips for the broadcasts. News & Features La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Students Prepare Review: for Semester in Ginerbread Man London in Hummelstown By John High drinks and beer alike, it does not say By Lisa Landis how much. Happy hour is from 5 p.m. Features Editor LVC currently offers Recently three of my friends and I until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 study abroad programs in eight dif- went to the Gingerbread Man in p.m. until midnight Saturday, and 8 p.m. For some students it is a dream, ferent countries, including pro- Hummelstown. The first thing we noticed until 10 p.m. Sunday. something they think about but never grams in both London and were the bright neon lights of the exterior Food at the G-man is as diverse as take advantage of. For 43 LVC students, that hint toward the energy within. the drinks. Appetizers range from fries Cambridge, England; Cologne, studying abroad has become a reality this Indeed, the interior is no less extrava- ($3.00), onion rings ($5.50), mozzarella Germany; Salamanca, Spain; semester. gant, the ceiling looks like something sticks ($6.50), to chicken fingers Montpelier, France; Hamilton, New Sophomore Anne Langshaw is one from a 70's dance floor and the bright ($6.95), wings ($8.95), and potato skins Zealand; Maastrict, Netherlands; student participating in the college's pro- red and black color theme gives that all- ($7.95). Tomato bisque, French Onion, Athens, Greece; and Perugia, Italy. gram in London, England this fall. She important feel of "we're-not-in-Annville- and Cuban black bean soups (cup: $3.25, The college also offers study off- and nine others will leave on September anymore." We were told to seat ourselves bowl: $4.50) or various salads, including 8 for their three-month trip. campus opportunities in the U.S. and picked a large booth next to the bar tuna ($5.95), chicken ($5.95), Caesar Study abroad advisor Jill Russell through the Philadelphia Center and that could seat eight comfortably. Tom, ($4.95), and Greek ($.5.95), are other says that LVC also has students in the the Washington Semester. our waiter, was a young man in his twen- ways to start a meal. There is an actual Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, According to Russell, 43 is a ties who took and delivered our drink dinner menu served from 5:00 until and Philadelphia this semester. orders in little time. The hardest part was 9:30, but the regular menu contains pretty high number" of students For Langshaw, study abroad is some- deciding what to get from a selection of selections such as beef and turkey burg- going abroad in a semester, but she thing she began thinking about as early over 85 beers, ranging from local beers ers served with potato salad, coleslaw, or believes this number will continue as her high school years. Her family such as Yuengling or Bud to imports such chips for $4.95. For an additional dollar to grow. She also adds that the originated in the as Canada's Molsen, Australia's Foster's, a chicken breast, a garden burger, french study abroad options are "feasible England/Britain/Scotland area, and and Ireland's Guinness and Killian's. fries, or a mini tossed salad may be sub- for any student" because financial Langshaw "wanted to see what it was Even more interesting were the over 90 stituted. There is also a Mexican section like over there." She applied the second aid and scholarships carry over. The types of mixed drinks including such featuring items like nachos ($4.95) and semester of her freshman year. student needs to pay only for the notables as Alabama Slammer, Sex on chicken quesadillas ($9.95). Deli sec- "It's exciting," said Langshaw. "It'll cost of LVC tuition, the plane tick- the Beach, Long Island Iced Tea, tion with New York-style sandwiches be a good opportunity to become inde- et, and depending on the program, Kamikaze, and Mind Eraser. Since the with a choice of chips, potato salad, or pendent. I just want to soak up as much special of the night was a pitcher of coleslaw (average $6.50). Steak section room and board. Spending money as I can." Yuengling for $5, Adam and I ordered featuring a 16 oz. New York strip steak is not included. The ten students in the London one. Shelly and Meredith, on the other ($18.95) and 12 oz. prime rib ($15.95) The deadline for the spring pro- group met with their adviser, English hand, each ordered an Alabama Slammer. both served with a house salad and grams is October 15, 2001, while professor Dr. John Kearney, over the Both agreed that the drinks were mixed choice of potato. the deadline for programs in the fall summer to learn what they would face well; although, they felt that %.50 was a I decided to get the "G-man of 2002 is March 15,2002. academically, socially, and emotionally. little expensive. All mixed drinks range Sampler," an assortment of wings (3), All ten will live in the same building, but Applications and more information from $4.00 to $6.00. Though the drink in several different "flats," the English can be picked up in the study menu promises happy hour discounts on continued on page 7 term for apartments. The students will abroad office, located in also be responsible for their own meals. Humanities 108, ext. 6076. One of the most appealing aspects of study abroad, as Langshaw put it, is that, "We hit the books, and then we hit the Write for road. The world is our classroom." The PERUGIA, ITALY London group will be able to experience La Viel the art and theater of London firsthand, 5pring eemeeter 2002 and field trips are planned for Need to finish your Cambridge, Salisbury, Stratford-upon- Avon, and Canterbury. ♦ Visit Rome. Florence, Venice and other portfolio? Need clips? Langshaw admitted that she thinks it cities rich In art, architecture ami history will be tough to return to college life in Come to meetings on ♦ Take general education courses in English the spring semester, but, she also added Mondays at 6 p.m. in that she is sure she will miss the people ♦ Earn LVC foreign language credit in Kalian here. ♦ Keep your financial aid and scholarships the La Vie office. No When asked what she was most looking forward to during her stay in experience necessary. London, Langshaw replied, "I'm eager Contact tha Sttxty Ataoad Offkat for more details MM about seeing it all. I want to live it, dive Fnone: 067.0076 Email: ruwdltflw.odu right in. Bring it on." mj6 La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Professor Profile: Ms. Nancy Fitzgerald Gingerbread Man in Hummelstown By Joe Candio would find a topic to write about and had been blown off by a land mine. Editor one person would write a chapter, and "It was not a difficult interview as then pass it on to the next person. the one that I had conduct with the onion rings (4), mozzarella sticks (3), Whether it was sitting around the Finally, they would have a novel by parents of a young boy who was chicken fingers (3), fries, and potato kitchen table or being in a long car their senior year. "It is nothing that I killed in a shooting accident," skins (3) ($10.95). Adam selected a bowl ride to visit her relatives, Nancy wish to share with anyone!" Fitzgerald said. of tomato bisque soup, and the ladies Fitzgerald enjoyed listening to her Fitzgerald said jokingly. She does get asked why she chose an order of chicken quesadillas. parents tell stories, but she loves to After college the writing never moved here, and the answer is simply Though the prices may have been on the tell them more. Ms. Fitzgerald is a ended, in fact it elevated.She has because of her husband. She thinks expensive side, my appetizers were all college professor, wife, mother, and worked for many different companies that maybe if she was in New York hot and not over/under-fried. Adam's has made a career of freelance writ- such as Scholastic Publishing, she might have been able to do a lot soup, an assortment of tomatoes, onions, ing. Parents Magazine, Better Homes and more. But, she believes that maybe celery, mushrooms, and spices, was Ms. Fitzgerald is from New York Gardens, Brides, Careers and this is for the best. topped with a thick layer of melted pro- and attended college in Plattsburgh. Colleges, Newsday, New York Times, Having a successful career, no volone and mozzarella; he gave it an A+. Actually, it is SUNY at Plattsburgh. and many others. Most of these she matter in what field, can make one The chicken quesadillas were served in a She originally applied to four did freelance writing for and some wish they had done something differ- tortilla shell with diced chicken, toma- schools, but only got accepted to two. she was on staff. She worked for ently in their life. Ms. Fitzgerald toes, and chilies, green onions, and Ched- Northeastern University in Boston Scholastic for three years and loved wishes that she had more staff experi- dar cheese with salsa and sour cream on was the other school she got accepted it, "They were laid back. You didn't ence. Even though she worked at the side. Shelly said they were the best to, and they are noted for having a have to show up until 11 a.m. and Scholastic for three years, she still she has ever had. top-notch journalism program. It is a worked until 7 p.m." After believes that she could have learned a While the G-man in Hershey has a five year co-op program that anyone Scholastic, she began freelancing for heck of a lot more. quiet restaurant atmosphere, the interested in the journalism field a lot of companies and has made a She has won many awards in Hummelstown G-man has more energy would love to be a part of, but it was career of it. journalism including the EPAA that may appeal to younger college-aged not that easy. She had won a regional Freelancing is a job that most award. But, her favorite award about clientele. While waiting for a meal, there scholarship that could only be used in people do in order to get accepted being a freelance writer is getting let- are many distractions to keep things New York, so that is how she chose into a magazine or newspaper compa- ters from readers. Most of us would interesting such as pool tables, video SUNY. ny. Ms. Fitzgerald likes it as a career not think anything of it, but as a free- games, and 33 televisions, of which, Some people believe that events because of the flexibility, the fact lance writer you really do not get any some that feature an interactive trivia in a person's life happen for a reason that no matter what the subject is, she day-to-day feedback. And of course game that allows players in the restaurant and Ms. Fitzgerald is someone who always becomes intrigued and learns her greatest achievement is her fami- to play against each other as well as other believes that. Choosing SUNY affect- something different, and she gets to players across the country. The neon ed her life in more ways than one, try new things with the companies. Her biggest advice for any future lights, bright red and black upholstery, "Well, I had to teach myself every- Parents is a company that allows writer is persistence. "You have to and the shiny floors are quite the contrast thing about journalism," Fitzgerald the author to try new ideas. The edi- work hard and learn to write. Not of the more conservative feel of the said. Usually students in a class have tors of most magazines and newspa- 'j| everyone knows how to write, but if Hershey G-man. Other attractions of the textbooks and somewhat of a hand on pers throw out vague ideas. But at you practice, you can learn." She also Hummelstown G-man are that experience. However, that was not the Parents, the editors are willing to says that just writing or setting up Wednesdays are karaoke night, case for Ms. Fitzgerald. She had to work with the author be open to new interviews on your own time can pre- Thursdays are open-mike night, Fridays teach herself about journalism. In her ideas. pare you for the journalism field. have a DJ, and Saturdays feature a differ- course, there was no textbook and all The most challenging part of Nancy Fitzgerald has done more ent live band every week. All-in-all, the they had to experience journalism being a freelance writer is dealing than most people could ever fathom. G-man of Hummelstown, though a bit from was the New York Times and with the isolation. "Sometimes I find While tackling a freelancing job, expensive, has friendly service, a college- the lectures of the professor. Teaching myself having long conversations being a mother, wife, and a professor, aged clientele, and lively atmosphere that herself what she did not learn helped with the mailman. You really just get she still has not competed all of her justify the bill. If you are interested in her to become a better writer. anxious to see anyone," said goals. While her favorite types of something other than the usual Annville Her experience in writing did not Fitzgerald. And as far as being a staff writings are humorous essays and "hot spots," take 422 West until the come in her college years, but actual- writer, a freelance writer can experi- feature stories, her writing goal is to Hershey Park Drive Exit. After taking the ly in her high school days. She and ence the same situations. Her most create a novel. "It won't be anything exit, turn left at the next light; the park- her friends would write novels memorable moment was interviewing like what my friends and I wrote in ing lot is on your left. Pull in and enjoy. together. What they did was they a young girl from Kosovo whose legs high school.." Alicia ple what they want in addition to what they are assigned to a story they may day and doing the best she can. She they need to know." not know a great deal about. Richards says she will continue doing this and see "Get as many different experiences also suggested getting to know a profes- where it takes her. At the rate she is as you can." That was the advice sor or teacher who has practical experi- going now, Richards will surely do well. Richards Richards gave to students studying ence in the field. Their knowledge and Her co-workers seem to regard her high- broadcast journalism or communica- teaching abilities aid students in ways ly. Her audiences enjoy her broadcast. tions. Reading The New York Times at classes can't. "They'll be able to teach Her talent and professionalism are dis- least a couple times a week, keeping up you the most I think." played in everything she does, and her continued from page 4 to date on pop culture, TV, music, and What the future holds for Alicia knowledge of the field was very infor- movies, and learning how things work Richards not even she knows. Having a mative. Her philosophy seems to be one tragedies, the accidents, the traumas, but were also actions she stressed. "It helps very 'live in the now' personality, she that is working and perhaps we all in truth, they do want to hear about it. you to know just a little bit about a lot feels that there is no way to imagine should listen to it. To use her words, "I Richards pointed out that "broadcast is a of things." Learning a little about a lot where she will be five years from now. make sure I have fun everyday, and see business. There is pressure to give peo- of things gives reporters an edge when Instead, she focuses on enjoying each where it takes me." La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Eyes on the Prize: Women's Soccer Team has Higher Expectations for 2001 By Kevin Wood together is that they have added six Soccer Correspondent new faces. "Everyone on this team has heart." The freshman will play an integral Those are the words of women's part of LVC's quest for a conference soccer senior captain Abigail Stoltzfus, championship this season. commenting on this year's team. In fact, freshman Heather Runkle The problem, though, is that those had two goals in her first game, as the Women's Volleyball TeCoMaMq ■ Im IpM Inf words may not tell the whole story. As team won its season opener, shutting seen by the impact the young team had out Lycoming College 3-0. Gets Off to Great Start on the league last year, they no doubt As LaRosa pointed out, depth is a have plenty of heart. What these key factor for this group. women also bring to the field with Sophomore Katie Altemose, By Jefflntoccia middle is Amanda Bahn. She reads the them is a tremendous amount of talent another of the Valleys scoring threats, Sports Writer block well. As a hitter, I think she's and ability. views the freshman as more than mak- One of the top goals for any team probably one of the best we've had here Sixteen players will return to the ing up for the players that were lost heading into a season is to get off to a in a while." field this year as the team looks to after last season. good start. The women's volleyball Kaufmann and Bahn have con- improve on their school-best 14 win "We definitely have the ability to team has not only gotten off to a good tributed mightily to a team without any season in 2000. win a conference championship. We start, they've gotten off to a great one. seniors. The team also has just three Last years record of 14-5-1 overall have some tough games, but we have Valley, 6-2, most notably won the upperclassman, Kaufmann, Jennifer and 4-4 in the Commonwealth good freshman and lots of speed," Dickinson Tournament by taking all five Heiland and Steph George. Conference qualified the team for the remarked Altemose. matches to culminate the season. Also on a good note, Valley has Commonwealth playoffs and the So far this season, the women Wayne Perry, whose in his sixteenth shown no early signs of faltering on the ECAC Mid-Atlantic Women's Soccer have had three games and have shut Championships for the first time in out their opponents each time, outscor- year as head coach of the Dutchmen, road, winning five of their first six away club history. ing them 13-0. Head Coach Mark has seen a special competitive desire matches. Perry believes his team will be This year looks to be even better, Pulisic will look to the leadership from when his team takes the floor this sea- afforded a nice luxury by playing at as the six top scorers return, who alto- the older members and depth from the son. home down the stretch run come late gether accounted for 54 goals and 40 others. He will also count on senior "Their extremely competitive," October. assists. goalkeeper Suzanne Becker (1.07 GA, Perry said, whose team finished 17-11 "I think actually the schedule is in Senior Robyn LaRosa, who at .830save % in 2000) and sophomore overall and 3-4 in conference play last our favor because when the season starts press time had 19 career goals, needing Stacey Delano (1.44 GA, .793 save % year. "I think the number-one thing is to drag on in October, we're going to be only one more to become the Valleys in 2000) to keep their opponents scor- that they hate to lose. All of the compet- playing at home," Perry said. "I don't all time leading scorer, speaks highly ing to a minimum. itive drills we do in practice, the kids think it's a big factor (having away of her teammates: "We are well bonded," said get fired up to win. That's something we games) at this point. I think our kids just "Were stronger this year, and sub- Stoltzfus. "Were coming together, and haven't had here for awhile. It's instilled got out and they don't care where their bing doesn't hurt us at all; we have lots everyone's putting in lots of dedica- in every single one of them at this playing." of depth. We can definitely do better tion. Were still considered underdogs point." Before the Dutchmen can get too than 4th, which is where were picked by many of the other schools like That competitive desire to win high on themselves, they still have to to finish at the moment. Our strongest Moravian and Messiah, but teams most notably was present in two play four of their next six games on the point this year is unity." change from year to year well just do Dutchmen who were named to the road before the end of the month. "A large part of the teams meshing our best." Dickinson All-Tournament team, junior However, the youthful exuberance that co-captain Kelly Kaufmann and fresh- Perry's team has shown so far might be man middle-hitter Amanda Bahn. the fateful current that carries his team Kaufmann registered 21 kills on 43 into the MAC Commonwealth playoffs, attempts. She also dished out a stagger- which start October 31. ing 164 assists. Bahn, meanwhile, had "Last year we missed it (the play- 51 kills on 130 attempts. She also had offs) by one game," Perry said. "I think 30 digs to go along with 12 service aces this year, aside from Juniata, anybody is and six blocks (two solo). going to get into those three other posi- "It could have been given to a tions. Our side of the Commonwealth is couple of different players," Perry noted extremely competitive. There aren't in reference to those named to the all- going to be any easy games. The one tourney team. "If your on the winning thing I think we got going for us is that team, the center usually gets picked, but people may take us lightly when they Kelly had an unbelievable weekend, just see that we're young. I think we're running the offense, working with her going to surprise some people there." hitters, and finding whose hot. If you If all holds well, Perry and his look at her statistics, even hitting, I team will get their treat on Halloween think she made one mistake all week- day, a trip to the MAC Commonwealth end. Our power hitter rightnow in the playoffs. La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 Walter Leads Dutchmen to Martin Adds New Chapter to an Supurb Start Already Impressive Resume' By Tyrone Broxton Sports Editor Who would have thought with the exile of last year's leading scorer, Steve By JeffIntoccia Her team has won two straight, the first a Fisher, to a Division-one institute that the Sports Writer 3-0 shutout at Franklin & Marshall and a Valley offense would start right off from whence it left. Laurel Martin's field hockey resume 3-1 victory in their home opener against The Dutchmen, who earned a is staggering. Division-two Millersville University. Commonwealth playoff birth for the first It began at Lower Dauphin "Franklin & Marshall was a huge time in school history last season, seem School ('87), where she was ame." Martin exclaimed. "I knew Xo be hungrier this season than they were named a Pennsylvania Mid- a coach, especially after losing at the start of last, winning four of their first five contest. And much of that is State Top Scholar and a High first game, how we would due to great defensive play, and the scor- School All-American. bounce back against Franklin & ing of junior forward Grant Walter, who Martin then took her Marshall. Whether we could has seven goals on the year. game to the next level, this take it on our shoulders, to "1 expected this from Grant," said time to the University of ise above it, or go into a head coach Mark Pulisic. "He's a junior now and understands what's expected of North Carolina at Chapel slump, so it was a big game." him. I'm looking forward to him being a Hill (-91). There, she was No matter what their indi- leader for this team and scoring many a three-time All- vidual role, a few select more goals." American, a captain her players have stood out in In the season opener at the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jacket Classic senior year, and her team artin's mind this season for in Ashland, Va., LVC fell victim to a one- won the NCAA Division I their work ethic, attitude, and goal defeat, 2-1. National Championship in team concept. After falling behind 2-0, Walter 1989. 'This team has a lot of broke the scoring drought striking one She took her skill to the individual standouts," Martin past goal tender Mike Matson to narrow the lead to one. But it would be too little World University Games roudly stated. "I've got a Trish too late as the Dutchmen dropped game (Sheffield, England), the Pan- :atula, a senior, who hasn't one of the tournament. American Games (Havana, maybe got but two minutes of In the conciliation game against Cuba), and the Olympic playing time so far this year, who is Ferrum College (Va.), Walter this time Qualifying Tournament (Auckland, student-teaching and comes late to got Valley rolling from the start as he New Zealand). practice and sprints to the field and I connected with freshman Brian Sapienza nine minutes into the contest. With just In 1994, Martin played for the U.S. think that's a true champion. And then under 15 minutes remaining in the first, National Team in the World Cup (Dublin, you've got Erin Behney, a freshman, Sapienza would return the favor as he Ireland), and in the Pan-American Games who's not a starter, but who comes off the connected with Walter to give Valley a 2- (Buenos Aires, Argentina). bench and sure enough is a fire ball and 0 advantage. Kevin Eiker then knocked in Martin also represented her country in Ccwviy <* Spxii [»IJ™IX*I has a heart of gold and that's a standout. a chip shot to put LVC up three goals at the half. In the second, the Dutchmen the 1996 Olympics at Atlanta. a good heart. She's been supportive of They've got the team captain Lisa Duke, added two more with goals from fresh- Aside from her playing resume, she me, she knows that my intentions are for who puts everything into perspective, man Scott Montgomery and Walter, on has been the head coach at Cape Henry the well being of this college and this who hits the ball hard when they need to, route to a 5-2 victory. High School from'96-'97 and served as a sport. I really feel blessed to have all the and that's a true champion." Three days later, the Dutchmen again volunteer and assistant coach at North support I do." Whether as a player or now as a head found themselves on the road, this time in Wilkes-Barre, to take on the Monarchs Carolina from'90-'92, and again in '98. Martin says she has no particular style coach, Laurel Martin knows how to win of King's College. Valley would domi- She also was an assistant coach at of play she likes to employ, rather an and she has the resume to prove it, which nate every aspect of the game as they out Lebanon Valley College ('00). approach geared toward a certain attitude. continues to get better and longer with shot and out cornered the Monarchs. Now Laurel Martin has added a new "The systems that we use vary from each victory. Walter, who was named chapter to her resume, this time as the year to year depending on the skilled Commonwealth Player of the Week for his performance in Virginia, was a factor new head field coach at Lebanon Valley. players that we have and what we can do once again, scoring both goals in the 2-0 At first, Martin was hesitant about to get wins under our belt," Martin said. victory. becoming a coach after a sparkling career "I don't really have a huge game plan. I The next afternoon the men traveled think my biggest thing is effort and love on the field. to St. Davids, Pa., to take clash with "When I stopped playing, I didn't for the game." Eastern College. Valley this time would find themselves down a goal at the half. think I wanted to coach,"Martin said. Martin also is quick to point out her But Walter would dig the team out of the Everybody wanted to push me in that relationship with her players. deficit, tying the game at one with a goal direction. I didn't see it being something "I'm pretty much a straight shooter," early in the second half. He would then for me. Then I decided a couple of years Martin commented. "Because I am more find his new partner in crime Sapienza, later that it was a true love." or less as I appear, the girls know where I who struck home the game winner to improve the Dutchmen to 3-1. Martin now leads a team that has stand. I really make an effort to let the Finally, after four road games to start enjoyed great success in the past, most best play, whether you're a freshman or a the season, Valley found themselves in recently with long-time head coach senior. I do my best to let as many people the friendly confines of LVC Soccer play as possible, but in my mind my job Kathy Tierney, who retired after the con- Stadium on Saturday to take on the clusion of the 2000 season to become is to win, within the philosophy of Wilkes Colonials. Walter broke the silence of a scoreless game knocking in a LVC's new Athletic Director. Division III athletics. I am a competitive goal in the first, giving Valley the early "Yeah, it's funny because everybody son-of-a-gun and I hate to lose and that's advantage. Wilkes responded in the 39th also talks about how I got such big shoes kind of the bottom line." minute with the tying goal; but Valley to follow," Martin remarked. "Kathy is So far Martin's team has responded prevailed as Sipe scored the eventual with her strong desire to win this season. Martin assisting long-time head an outstanding individual, she's really got game winner. coach Kathy Tierny last season. La Vie Collegienne Thursday, September 13, 2001 MAC C MIDDLE ATLANTIC CORPORATION Football Standings Men's Soccer (as of 9-10-01) Messiah 2-0 1.000 Albright 1-0 1.000 Field Hockey Volleyball LVC 4-1 .750 Juniata 1-0 1.000 Moravian 1-0-1 .500 Lycoming 1-0 1.000 Susq. U 1-1 .500 Susq. U 3-1 .750 Juniata 4-0 1.000 Widener 1-1-1 .333 Widener 1-0 1.000 LVC 2-2 .500 Susq. U 7-1 .875 Juniata 0-1-1 .000 King's 1-1 .500 E-Town 0-2 .000 Albright 1-1 .500 Moravian 8-2 .800 Albright 0-3 .000 Susq. U. 0-1 .000 Moravian 1-2 .333 LVC 6-2 .750 Women's Soccer Del. Val. 0-1 .000 Messiah 1-2 .333 Widener 5-4 .556 LVC 3-0 1.000 FDU-MadO-1 .000 E-Town 0-1 .000 E-Town 2-4 .333 Messiah 3-0 1.000 Moravian 0-1 .000 Moravian 3-0 1.000 Widener 0-2 .000 Messiah 2-6 .250 Susq. U 2-0 1.000 Wilkes 0-2 .000 Juniata 0-4 .000 Albright 2-8 .200 E-Town 2-1 .667 LVC 0-2 .000 Widener 1-2 .333 Albright 0-0 .000 Women's Tennis Bonds Away!! Expecting Modest Finish By Lisa Landis By Tyrone Broxton J.T. Snow broke the 4-4 tie with a two- Tennis Correspondent Sports Editor run shot. Head women's tennis coach Cliff In a season of the Seattle The win placed the Giants a game Myers, in his eighth season coaching the Dutchmen, thinks his team will be above Mariners on the verge of making his- nd a half behind the National League average this year. tory, exciting pennant and wild card est leading Arizona Diamondbacks, "I think we'll end up in the middle races, and the retirement of soon to b and a game ahead in the ahead of of the Conference," Myers said. "There Hall-of-Famers Cal Ripken and Tony McGwire and the St. Louis Cardinals are two strong teams, Messiah and Gwynn; who would have thought that "or sole supremacy in the NL Wild Moravian, that are returning almost further history would be in the mak- ard standings. With 18 games everybody, but we're not the worst. If ing with Barry Bonds making a run at (remaining (as of 9-11-01). it is project- we can beat Juniata and E-Town, we Mark McGwire's 1998 record of 70 d that the 37-year old Bonds will reg- could finish above .500." The Valley fin- home runs. ister 71 home runs, 153 hits, 168 ished 8-9 in the 2000 season. Sitting on 60 dingers Sunday walks, and 136 RBI. Myers comes into this season with a afternoon, in the last game of the sec What is most respectable about fairly young team, one that he says has enthusiasm and works hard in practice. son series against the Colorado Bonds even before reaching this mark The team is led by senior Kristen Bender Rockies. Bonds gave the 36,862 fans is the class that he has had with the and juniors Jenelle Zciylcr and Robyn in attendance at home run friendly media during this surreal ride into Sotak. Sophomores include Kelly Coors Field a gift that they acknowl- baseball glory. Even more respectable Bonds licks his chops at the first of his three Stauffer, Kristen Barone. Lisa Landis and edged with a standing ovation — three than his class, is his focus on achiev- homerun blast Sunday at Coors Field, putting him Amora Cook, and rounding out the team home runs. In doing so. Bonds is the seven longballs short of the all-time record (70). ing the ultimate goal for his team a are freshmen Christine .lessen and first left handed hitter to surpass the post-season birth. Lindsay Noll. 61-homer plateau set by Roger Maris, ter, off of pitcher Scott Elarlon in the On numerous occasions Bonds has "The one and two positions will be a and the fastest player in history to do first inning, the third longest in Coors announced that he would prefer the challenge," said Myers, "but we are a so. It has taken Bonds only 144 games Field history. The second, (number-62) playoffs more than the record, which very even team at the middle and bot- to reach this mark, a new record. It took came in the fifth, again off of Elarton. epitomizes the essence of a leader. But tom." Myers expects that the toughest matches for his team will be against "Big Mac" 152 games to do so. This time it was hit on a rope, just bare- how sweet it would be for the soon-to- Moravian, Messiah, Goucher, Lycoming The first dinger (number-61) was ly clearing the right field fence. The last be greatest single-season home run hit- and Dickinson. the longest, a 488-foot shot, dead cen- shot, a three run homer, added insurance ter of all-time to achieve both. in the eleventh inning after teammate 10

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