La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (February 11, 2009)

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 76, No. 13 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 February 11, 2009
THIS WEEK IN Student government wants
Dean search
LA VIE
campus to voice concerns
comes to an end
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Emily Gertenbach ’11 Emily Gertenbach ’11
A&E Editor A&E Editor
As all who attend Lebanon Val- It was announced this week that
ley know, it is a small campus. In Dr. Michael Green of Augustana
terms of distance and volume, it’s no College in Rock Island, Ill. is to be
problem to be heard when standing the new Vice President for Aca-
outside and shouting to someone demic Affairs and Dean of the Fac-
halfway across the campus. ulty at Lebanon Valley College.
Yet what about being heard in an- He will be assuming the posi-
other sense? Is it really possible for tion from Dr. Brian Hearsey, pro-
Come out tonight to the PinkZone students to pitch ideas and sugges- fessor of mathematics and acting
women’s basketball game as they tions to the administration? Certain- dean and VPAA. Upon Green’s ar-
take on Arcadia, starting at 6
ly it is possible to shout it outside and rival, Hearsey will return to his po-
p.m.
be heard in that sense—but where sition in the mathematical sciences
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can a student go to be listened to? department.
a&e
A large part of most educational Green’s hiring brings an end to
Katie Zwiebel ’12 / LA VIE (Image taken last semester)
Bruce Springsteen’s new album, institutions, student government STUDENT REPRESENTATION Charlie Fisher ’09, president of SGA Ex- a search that began nearly a year
Working on a Dream, fails to associations function as a way for ecutive Committee, and Crystal Zakszeski ’09, secretary run a typical student ago upon the announcement that
measure up to previous efforts students to communicate desires government meeting, held Monday nights at 9:40 p.m. in Faust Lounge former dean and VPAA Ron Toll
Page 5 and concerns to their respective to which they can be involved. sponsor activities for the entire cam- would be leaving LVC.
FeatureS administrations, as well as plan LVC’s SGA is officially desig- pus community with the Student Please see DEAN | Page 3
functions for the student body. nated to “function as the central bu- Programming Board and all other
Lebanon Valley’s Student Govern- reau for representation of all student Government recognized organiza-
Considerable
ment Association, also known as concerns,” according to the Student tions as well as manage the budgets
the SGA, is no different—yet many Government Constitution. “Student of those recognized organizations.”
damage done in
students do not realize the amount Government shall coordinate and Please see SGA | Page 2
Send-off ceremony held at LVC bus accident
Lindsay Bracale ’09
Sarah Grodzinski ’10 months of further training at La Vie Staff Writer
La Vie Staff Writer Fort Sill in Oklahoma before
During a skiing trip over the
leaving for Kuwait in April and
weekend to the Blue Mountain
On Thursday, Feb. 5, Lebanon eventually arriving in Iraq.
Ski Resort in the Poconos, LVC
The cast and crew of Pirates of Valley College hosted a good-bye The brigade is part of the
students and staff were involved
Penzance are ready to set sail on ceremony to 500 members of the largest aviation deployment of
in a bus accident with no student
opening night, Friday Feb. 13th Pennsylvania National Guard in the National Guard in Pennsyl-
injuries reported. The accident oc-
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the Arnold Sports Center. vania history.
curred on Saturday, Feb. 7, around
The soldiers, part of the 628th Sergeant Jason Dufour has
12 p.m.
INDEX Aviation Support Battalion, were been in the National Guard for
Brooke Donovan, Associate
News ..................................1-3 recognized among 2000 friends 10 years. Director of Student Activities and
Features ................................4 and family, as well as college Katie Zwiebel ’12 / LA VIE “I love my country and I love Engagement, organized the trip
Arts & Entertainment ............5 students and faculty members. EMBRACE Over 2,000 family and doing good things like this for
and was on the bus during the ac-
Perspectives...........................6 The 628th Battalion totals nearly friends gathered together February 5, to my country when support is
Sports .................................7-8 say good-bye to their loved ones, as they cident.
650 soldiers who will have three
prepared for their deployment Please see CEREMONY | Page 3 Please see ACCIDENT | Page 2
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Battling to open for Eve 6
Alyssa Bender ’11 was filled by Joe Trojcak, Clarke, thirteen bands had originally Wolfe ’07 on bass, Greg Harris ’09
Features Editor a composer and engi- signed up, but due to time restraints, on guitar, AJ Myers ’10 on trumpet,
After all the votes were tallied, it neer, as well as the owner the committee cut the bands down Carl Bahner ’07 on drums, and John
was announced that The Dirt Party of Progressive Studios in to ten. The bands that were cut are Rooney on sax. The group played
and The Technocrats will join na- Elizabethtown. promised day stage slots if they want funky jazz-fusion and was unique in
tional recording act Eve 6 on the This year’s Battle of them. showcasing a different instrument in
mainstage of this year’s ValleyFest. the Bands was a highly The event was highly successful each of the songs they played.
Ten bands rocked out for the cov- anticipated event. with over 250 in attendance in Lutz The Technocrats are a fairly new
eted spot at the Battle of the Bands “This year by far is the Hall. Students voted for their favor- band, only playing together since
this past Friday night. The bands biggest battle we’ve had ite bands with spare change—and September of 2008. With Anthony
were judged on originality and in- since I’ve been here,” said spare ten and twenty dollar bills, as Spinnato ’11 on drums, Ryan Cagno
teraction with the audience, among Matthew Howell-Clarke was the case with a few buckets. The ’11 on guitar and vocals, Asher Con-
other things. ’10, Vice President of the judge’s input was then considered to dit ’11 on piano and vocals, and Aar-
“We’re looking for dance moves, ValleyFest Committee determine who would play with the on Glasbrenner ’11 on bass, this was
hairdos, gold chains, and tight pants,” and Evening Entertain- national headliner at ValleyFest. the group’s first show together.
joked judge Professor Jeff Snyder, ment Chair. “Only three Mr. LVC 2008, Joe Sheehy ’09, was “We’re feeling pretty good,” said
Director of the Music Business Pro- of these bands played in the emcee for the night, and LVC’s Au- Cagno before the show. “You never
gram at LVC. “Seriously, we’re look- the battle last year. And dio Engineering Society provided the know what the judges are going to
ing for how tight they are, how they these aren’t only fresh- sound. Each band was allotted twelve do. We’re just going to have fun.”
work the audience, the harmonies, man bands—there are minutes to play and played an average You can see both bands play, as
Tony Gorick ’11 / LA VIE
the energy.” seniors, too.” BATTLE OF THE BANDS Winners Ryan of three songs each. well as Eve 6, at Valleyfest 2009.
Kristy Adams, the second judge, In fact, not all the Cagno and his band The Technocrats will join Both winning bands are made up
is Director of Web Communications bands that signed up The Dirt Party to open for Eve 6 at this year’s of almost all LVC students or alum-
ValleyFest. ValleyFest will be held April 17
at LVC and has previously worked had the chance to play. ni.
and 18th.
in the music industry. The third seat According to Howell- The Dirt Party consists of Tim A. BENDER [email protected]
ACCIDENT: no injuries reported SGA:
input “essential to the functioning of student government”
Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1
Apparently, the accident ting off on an exit on a ramp, and I If the structure of campus orga- dents,” said Jen Evans, Director of “The level of student involve-
was caused by a reckless driver knew that the second bus was be- nizations is shaped like a wheel, the Student Activities, “so they can see ment at meetings is very impressive
which escalated into a string of hind us,” she says. “All of a sudden, student government association is the process and maybe get more this year as compared to years past.
events. I felt the air brakes and I stood up the hub at the center—the point students involved in running. It There are about two to three stu-
“A car cut across two lanes to see what was going on. I saw a from which all other campus-funded seems like once that freshman class dents who come consistently every
and cut in front of the first bus,” car cut in front of us very quick- organizations stem from. All new or- is elected, sometimes people think, week, whereas in previous years, no
Donovan reports. “The first bus ly.” ganizations on campus desiring stu- ‘Well, my class reps are elected.’” one other than student government
driver was unable to stop the bus She continues. dent government funding for their Evans explained that students still members attended,” Strohm said.
as this was very sudden, and he “We felt the airbrakes, and I group must apply with the SGA and may run for a position on Student Strohm feels that student input
hit the car. He suddenly stopped, felt the first impact. The second generally go through a probationary Government after their freshman is “essential to the functioning of
which caused the second bus one was the second bus hitting period in which the organization can year. The SGA constitution states student government” and that being
to have to stop in a very short us.” Kreider also hit the seat in gauge the response to their group that “all elections shall be held in involved in student government has
amount of time. The second bus front of her and “hit my nose,” within the student body. early April for returning students and been a beneficial experience for him.
could not stop and he hit the she says. The SGA constitution states “it in September for incoming students. “I have learned to better harness
[first] bus.” The trip continued, however. shall be the duty of Student Gov- All full-time Lebanon Valley College my leadership abilities and have be-
Another car was involved in the According to Donovan, “the bus ernment to serve as librarian for students who are not on disciplinary come more skilled at organization,”
accident as well. company had replacement buses on the constitutions of the various or academic probation at the start Strohm said. “Student government
“Due to both buses stopping the scene…as soon as they could to campus organizations…[and] to of the term are eligible for election.” has also taught me the proper avenues
suddenly, a fourth vehicle that was shuttle students to the ski trip.” apportion the student activities Prior to the election, all nominees are to go through if I need something on
traveling behind the second bus There was considerable dam- funds placed under its control by required to write an essay that is to be campus and has made me more famil-
lightly hit the back of the second age done to both buses in the ac- the Administration.” publicly displayed. iar with the school’s administration.”
bus,” she continues. “The ramp was cident. “For student organizations specif- Students who wish to be involved For students unsure where to
graveled from the snow and it was “The first bus had damage to ically, I would like to stress that they but do not have a desire to run for of- start, Strohm recommends talking
hard to stop on.” the front left side and the rear, and make sure their proposals for budgets fice may still attend weekly meetings. to a class representative.
State Police were on the scene the second bus had its entire front and other matters are done with spe- All students are welcome to attend “I would like to see more stu-
immediately, and no one was seri- windshield shattered, front bumper cifics as well,” said Zach Strohm ’09, the meetings, held at 9:40 p.m. on dent involvement,” he said. “How-
ously injured. damage and door damage,” Dono- senior class president and student Mondays in Faust Lounge, though ever, not at the risk of slowing
“No one from the buses or either van says. government club liaison. there may be points at which the down meetings to the point of get-
cars were taken by ambulance,” says Vice President for Student Af- Though the school’s website meetings are closed to the public. ting nothing accomplished. I feel
Donovan. “[However], superficial- fairs Greg Krikorian gave a state- states that student government in- “There are times when the presi- that students need to be better in-
ly, several students [and I], hit the ment on the accident. cludes “24 full time and two com- dent can close a meeting. And that formed, which would be a benefit
seat in front of them or were jarred “We are extremely happy and muting students selected from the might be when there are some is- of them coming to the meetings;
due to the impact.” thankful that no student injuries student body each spring for a one- sues that we feel have confidential- however, I feel they should give
Alyssa Kreider ’10 was on the were reported and the trip even- year term beginning in September,” ity issues,” Evans said. their student concerns to their re-
first bus and saw the accident un- tually continued,” he said. not all students realize that they can However, both Evans and Stro- spective representatives.”
fold. be involved in student government. hm have noticed an improvement
“We were on the highway, get- L. BRACALE [email protected] “We’d love to have more stu- in student interest. E. GERTENBACH [email protected]
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CEREMONY: Troops prepare for deployment L
C A M P U S
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needed,” says Dufour, a Clearfield CRIMEWATCH
resident who is leaving behind his
pregnant wife Nicole.
All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
His mother, Marilyn Barrett is
concerned. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
“I just wished there will soon
The Public Safety Office has no reportable incidents on campus this
be peace in this world, so that sons
week.
won’t have to go off to war,” Barrett
says of her 20 year-old son who’s Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
majoring in mechanical engineer-
ing at Penn State. She is glad that
the ceremony occurred because the
boys should be saluted and com- SGA Update
mended for serving their country.
Katie Zwiebel ’12 / LA VIE
Adam Snow, 21, didn’t know SUPPORT President Stephen C. MacDonald wishes PA National Guard
why he was in the National Guard members well at last Thursday’s ceremony for the troops as they prepare
Bailout request approved for Yearbook
but admits he just wanted to “fix up to be deployed
his life.” diers were all wished a warm fare- “I think I would have been here
Others, however, were more well and good luck as they prepared even if coach wouldn’t have told us
certain. Beth Stippich, 19, says she to leave for duty. to come,” states Becker. “It’s impor- Kristin Miller ’10 time requirements are needed to re-
wanted to be in the military since “The National Guard is the best tant to support our troops and wish La Vie Staff Writer ceive a t-shirt this semester. More Su-
she was little. She will be support- of both worlds: the civilian world them the best of luck and a safe re- perfan promotions are on their way.
ing the air medics and helping with and the army world,” says soldier turn.” The SGA has approved year-
sick calls when overseas. Susan Zbegner. Jessica Wickenheiser ’11 agrees. book Editor-in-Chief Ryan Zvor- Upcoming events: Founders’
For the families, there were The soldiers will remain in Iraq “I think it’s awesome LVC is sky’s request for a $2,080 “eco- Day next Tuesday and Relay for
keepsake pillows to give to a loved for 397 days. hosting this and supporting our nomic stimulus.” The bailout was Life on March 27.
one until they returned. From little Lebanon Valley College sopho- troops. It shows the college’s inter- needed to keep the yearbook finan-
kids running up to the lines of sol- more Grant Becker was there with action with the community.” cially afloat. Student concerns: Several
diers to hug their dads goodbye to the basketball team watching the In other action at its Monday complained that drivers were go-
tearful mothers and wives, the sol- ceremony. S. GRODZINSKI [email protected] meeting, the SGA: ing the wrong way on Summit St.
Approved giving intravarsity behind Mund; swipe cards not
DEAN: Dr. Michael Green announced as new dean
club status because it passed last working at Funk West; and facili-
semester’s probation. ties workers using all the comput-
Continued from Page 1 dent at Augustana, will assume his cilities.” Mentioned that Dr. Michael ers in the new student center.
After a temporary suspension of position on July 1, 2009. In the announcement, Green Greene, a senior administrator from
the search in the spring, the appli- According to LVC’s website, says he is “excited to begin my work Augustana College in Rock Island, Finally, changes to the cafete-
cants were narrowed down to three Green previously served as chair at an institution with such a rich Ill., has been chosen as Lebanon ria have been taken into consider-
finalists, each of whom met with a of Augustana’s music department, history as well as excellent oppor- Valley College’s new Vice President ation such as egg-white omelets,
panel of students in January. during which time he “led a rede- tunities for the future.” of Academic Affairs. He assumes removing the salsa from beside the
Green, currently serving as asso- sign of the curriculum and oversaw the position July 1st. cheese, and new “green-ware” add-
ciate dean and associate vice presi- a major renovation of the music fa- E. GERTENBACH [email protected] Gave the green light so the Super- ed for drinks.
fan program will now include all fall,
winter, and spring sports. T-shirts will
ATTENTION ALL STUDENT
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Features
Deatrick kicks off coffeehouse series
The Real Deal
Noelle Barrett ’11 already written atrick during Besides the drums, Deatrick also
La Vie Staff Writer the chords [and] the set were plays the electric guitar with LVC’s
“Ich auch,” means “me too”
Matty came up Chase VanDu- resident ’80s cover band, The Pin-
in German and is one of about
LVC students and the public with the melo- zer ’09, Rob Bell heads, and has played drums with
five German phrases I know. If
filled MJ’s Coffeehouse on Wednes- dy,” says Deat- ’08, and Jennifer different bands during summers.
people are speaking German
day, Feb. 4 at 9:30 p.m. as Eric Deat- rick, adding. “It’s Bocian ’09. Deatrick also played covers of
near you and you say it, not only
rick ’10 performed an acoustic set. about helping a Deatrick is songs by Tom Petty, James Taylor,
does it imply that you know what
The show was the first of four friend find their a fan of Paul Jim Croce, Eric Clapton, Cat Ste-
they’re talking about, but it’s hi-
that are scheduled for this spring’s own way [and] Simon and vens, and Pink Floyd. By the end of
larious when you discover what
Coffeehouse Series. Deatrick, a discouraging performed cov- the show, the crowd shouted, “En-
you’re agreeing to. I learned sev-
physical therapy major, has been people from ers of “Mrs. core!” to which Deatrick respond-
eral German catchphrases during
playing guitar since he was a sopho- following other Robinson,” ed, “You’re in luck,” and played
my semester abroad this fall, but
more in high school. people.” “The Boxer,” Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb.”
what’s funny is, I didn’t study in
“I played drums since I was in Ho w e l l - “Me and Julio The Coffeehouse Series will
Germany, I went to Cambridge,
4th grade,” he says. “I got bored and Clarke also lent Down by the continue with the Irish-American
Katie Zwiebel ’12 / La Vie England.
picked up guitar.” his vocals for a DEATRICK DELIVERS Inspired by Schoolyard,” folk/rock group Cean on March 11,
My memories from this semes-
Deatrick shared the spotlight as few covers, in- artists sush as Paul Simon, Deatrick and “The Only Mark DeRose on April 1, and Scott
ter are always on my mind, and
a few of his friends joined in for the cluding “With performs at MJ’s for LVC’s Coffee- Living Boy in McKenna on May 6. All shows are
house Series to put them on paper is a greater
performance, which included covers a Little Help New York.” at 9:30 p.m. and free to the public.
challenge than I anticipated. De-
and an untitled, original song by De- from My Friends” and “Homeward “I definitely like to shred,” the
spite the difficulty, the words I
atrick and Matt Howell-Clarke ’10. Bound.” junior admits. “I like acoustic fin-
conjure must express one thing
“We wrote it fall this year. I had Others who performed with De- ger-picking. I try to stay versatile.” N. BARRETT [email protected]
very clearly: this semester would
have been nothing without the
NPirates set to sailN
friends I made. The single-most
valuable thing I gained from my
time in Cambridge was the friend-
Tony Gorick ’11 “Everyone’s been working very
ship of a crazy mix of international
La Vie Staff Writer hard,” she said.
students.
Ryan Cagno ’11 took on the role
Throughout my childhood my
Swashbuckling pirates. Roman- of Frederick, the musical’s young
dad joked that when you become
tic twists. Roaring comedy? hero.
a teenager you suddenly “know
LVC’s 2009 musical production “There are literally buckets of
everything” and it’s not until you
presented by the Wig and Buckle swashbuckling,” he stated. “I also
get to college that you realize how
Theater Company takes on the like the songs when the girls swoon
little you really know, and that’s
challenge of blending all three in when I sing,” he said, laughing. He
definitely what this semester was
Gilbert and Sullivan’s comedic op- added further incentive for the la-
for me.
eretta Pirates of Penzance. dies to come out to the show. “I will
Not only has my knowledge
Beginning Friday, Feb. 13, this have a sword and visible chest hair.”
of Europe expanded tenfold, but
production of singing pirates and The website stuorgs.lvc.edu/
of myself. I’m comfortable being
random hilarity will start its two- wigbuckle provides quick access
alone. I can walk up to someone
week performance schedule. to reservations. One simply needs
and start a conversation without
“We have been considering Gil- to follow the link, click on the tick-
feeling embarrassed. I can travel
bert and Sullivan for a long time,” ets tab, and reserve the quantity
Tony Gorick ’11 / La Vie alone by train, bus, and plane with
said Dr. Kevin Pry, faculty advisor DAMSELS IN DISTRESS The ladies of Pirates of Penzance show their desired. The box office is 717-867-
confidence. I can deal with difficult
of Wig and Buckle and associate dramatic side in a scene from the show. Pirates opens this Friday to a sold 6162 for questions as well.
people without losing my head or
English professor. “You’re going to out crowd All the performances have sold
hurting their feelings. I can make
see wonderful silliness.” ing task of directing the production. it and it really shows.” out except the Saturday, Feb. 14
friends with people of different
Dr. Pry also mentioned that “I love doing musicals here so Everyone noted that this pro- showing at 8:00 pm. Tickets are free
languages and backgrounds, and
LVC has long taken on a “string of much,” said Long, “You don’t get the duction has many comedic mo- for LVC students, $12 for adults, $7
love them as much after three
dark, quirky musicals” in the past. opportunity [to direct] very often.” ments. for non-LVC students and LVC fac-
months as those I’ve known all
He said that this year they decided He also emphasized the need for a “It is absolutely hilarious,” said ulty, $5 for seniors (60+) and chil-
my life. So when my Cambridge
to change direction and perform a hard-working cast and said that ev- Hannah Grube ’12 who plays the dren (10 and under).
friends say they miss being togeth-
“light, family-friendly one.” eryone involved had been great. “Ev- love interest Mable. “The whole “I am excited for the moment to
er, the best way I know to answer
Ben Long ’10 took on the daunt- ery single person put their heart into bloody thing is just so much fun.” watch it for the first time [when] it
is “Ich auch.”
However, the all comes together,” said Long. “I
production wasn’t know I’ll be proud.”
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Arts & Entertainment

As the world goes green, the film industry goes Blu
Kevin Wisniewski ’09 would provide for dazzling sur-
La Vie Staff Writer round sound.
Blu-ray DVDs are able to hold
Now that the format war be-
50 GB of information, which is five
tween HD DVDs and Blu-ray
times that of standard DVDs. An
DVDs has ceased, Blu-ray is the
additional scratch resistant layer on
new victor paving the way as the fu-
both sides of a Blu-ray DVD pro-
ture for home entertainment.
motes longevity and an aesthetic
After paradoxically receiving
appeal.
strong endorsements from both
Most Blu-ray DVDs also come
Disney and the porn industry, the
equipped with high definition fea-
success of Blu-ray DVDs was inevi-
tures and interactive menus acces-
table.
sible during the duration of the
Blu-ray runs on digital signal
film, avoiding the annoyance of
and provides the ultimate at-home,
pausing and rewinding.
high-definition experience, with an
improved sound and picture qual- www.cybernetnews.com www.cnet.com For individuals wondering
what Blu-ray means for their exist-
ity that puts standard DVDs to Above left, a Sony advertisment displays Blu-ray discs and players. To the right, a Sony employee
ing DVD library, worry not! All
shame. displays discs at a technology show in 2005.
Blu-ray players will play standard
Most individuals are reluctant to
DVD’s with no problem while
make the switch to Blu-ray for two improvements over DVD technol- offers Blu-ray players starting at run at 48 Megabits per second as
improving the picture and sound
reasons: one, it is quite expensive ogy. $200 and Blu-ray DVDs begin at opposed to a measly eight mega-
quality.
to go Blu. A Blu-ray player costs First, the price of upgrading to $13. bits per second for standard
around $400 and a Blu-ray disc is Blu-ray can be light on the wallet Blu-ray is without a doubt an DVDs.
about $30, as opposed to $100 for a if consumers are briefed on where unparalleled improvement on Blu-ray also provides 7.1 chan-
DVD player and $15 for a standard to look for the best deals. Best Buy standard DVDs. Blu-ray DVDs nels of high definition streaming
DVD. stores are continually running boost a picture quality six times audio. Not only visually arresting,
The second problem is that sales on Blu-ray players and offer that of standard DVDs and offer Blu-ray’s sound is top of the line
consumers question whether or weekly deals on Blu-ray DVDs, in- a more immersive and realistic and supports 32 streams of audio.
not Blu-ray has any significant cluding two for $35. Amazon.com 3-D experience. Blu-ray DVDs Investing in some Bose speakers K. WISNIEWSKI [email protected]
Born to run, the Boss is working on a new dream
and powerful, the corner- outtake, with Springsteen’s vo- Wrestler. A somber acoustic tune
Justin Lutz ’09 stone of a song that would cals sounding the most honest tacked onto the end as a bonus
La Vie Staff Writer not have been out of place since “Outlaw Pete.” “Surprise track is reminiscent of Devils and
on We Shall Overcome: Surprise” tries hard to be more Dust, an album that served as a
Whether he knew it or not, The Seeger Sessions or even lackluster than “Queen of the Su- direction changing record for
Bruce Springsteen ushered in a The Rising. permarket”…and falls short by Springsteen.
new era of his career with the re- Unfortunately, the rest inches. Its lyrics act as reminders Bruce Springsteen has built
lease of 2002’s The Rising, an era of Working on a Dream of why listeners skip half of the an undeniable legacy, and while
that has continued through 2007’s fails to hit the mark set by tracks on Magic. Working on a Dream is certainly
Magic, and an era that has waited in “Outlaw Pete.” The album’s “The Last Carnival” is the last no Born To Run, it serves as the
anticipation for this year’s Working title track is slightly boun- proper album track and is a fit- fourth in a series of albums that
on a Dream. cier and more melodic, ting closer. The singer growls documents the second coming of
If Working serves as any mile- reminding the listener of end-of-the-day-is-coming lyrics his career.
stone in Springsteen’s three de- some of the more likeable over a sparse arrangement, using a If “The Wrestler” is any indica-
www.brucespringsteen.net
cade career, it acts as a stamp on songs on Magic. “Working powerful tune to seal the deal on tion, another Devils and Dust is just
a second era, indicating the end of on a Dream,” however, is son, crooning the son’s title behind a somewhat lacking collection of around the corner.
a musical peak initiated with The soaked in lyrical cliché, and over Springsteen. songs.
Rising. half of the lyrics consist of the line The next track, “What Love Can The real gem lies in The Boss’s
The album’s opener, “Outlaw “I’m working on a dream.” Do,” is an acoustic guitar-driven contribution to the movie The
J. LUTZ [email protected]
Pete,” is an eight-minute epic The lyrical quality continues to pop tune suitable for Top 40 radio.
complete with soaring synth- slide downhill in the album’s dead- The song almost acts as a fulcrum,
strings and heavy vocal reverb. weight track “Queen of the Super- tipping the album into mediocrity
This ambitious leading track is a market.” This song joins a long list by the end of its last organ-tinged
contender for the best on the al- of love songs written to nameless chorus.
bum, dripping with the gruff pas- grocery store girls, only to fall short The half of the album that fol-
sion and spot-on songwriting that of all others that come to mind. lows is largely forgettable, punc-
fans have come to expect from The music’s synth-soaked 80s-feel tuated by a few gems along the
Springsteen. The echoing chorus channels Meatloaf style frills with way. “Tomorrow Never Knows”
of “Can you hear me?” is haunting Patti Scialfa sealing the compari- sounds like a We Shall Overcome
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Single for Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone
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major, or professional capacity. specifically for you to show your ally perks to being single on Valen- yourself flowers anonymously and subject of Valentine’s Day, though,
Letters should be no longer than love for your significant other. A day tine’s Day, chief among them the act surprised when they arrive. Not was told to me by someone several
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Advertise with exactly, you went wrong in life. though, if you happen to be single Fate, go out and do something that moral of this story, then, is that if
La Vie Indeed, for the singles of the come the 14th of February, you will cheer you up. you’re single this Valentine’s Day,
world, Valentine’s Day can seem don’t have to spend a dime unless I return for a moment to the afore- realize that it’s not the end of the
nothing more than a festering heap of you want to, which with today’s mentioned pogo stick argument: take world and that in fact there are lots
Recruit for your student
disenchantment and broken dreams. grim economic outlook is some- a trip back to your childhood days of people out there just like you.
organization. Sell your old
junk. Say hi to your lover. However, while it may seem thing we can all appreciate. when the opposite gender still had
a daunting task at first, in the big Or if you so choose, put that pen- cooties and frying plastic figurines And if you need cheering up,
(maybe not that last part.) scheme of things, February 14 only ny saved to good use and indulge a with a magnifying glass was the high buy yourself a pogo stick.
comes once a year, and with the little bit. Buy something for your- point of your afternoon. In addition,
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portS
A-Fraud controversy rages on
Valley
Scoreboard
Tally
We have heard it before. Mark McGwire. Sammy Sosa. Barry Bonds. Rafael Palmeiro.
ICE HOCKEY
Men’s Basketball:
The ice hockey team continues Roger Clemens. And now, Alex Rodriguez. The complete scope of the steroid-era, as it is
to look for its first win after 2/4 vs. Albright L, 57-59
falling in two straight games to now called, is hard to determine, but with Rodriguez admitting on Monday that he used
2/7 at Messiah L, 65-75
Manhattanville College on the
steroids between 2001 and 2003 while as a member of the Texas Rangers, it has become
weekend. The defense improved
on the weekend, but the offense apparent that steroids injected itself deep within the culture of baseball. In response to Women’s Basketball:
only recorded one goal in two
Sports Illustrated’s report of Rodriguez’s failed drug tests and A-Rod’s own admittance, 2/4 vs. Albright W, 58-57
games.
what do LVC baseball players have to say about the issue? 2/4 at Messiah L, 59-71
TRACK & FIELD
Ice Hockey:
Both the men and the women
“A-Rod has never tested positive in a real “As much as I hate A-Rod, I’m glad
impressed at the East Strouds- 2/6 vs. Manhattanville L, 1-6
burg University Invitational this drug test. That test was suppose to be an that he came clean and admitted
2/7 vs. Manhattanville L, 0-5
past weekend with multiple anonymous test with no consequences. I to using performance enhancing
top-15 finishes among a field of
believe many more athletes in all sports drugs. I am just sick of the media
competition that included Divi- Men’s Indoor Track & Field:
sion I and Division II schools. No are using performance enhancing sub- beating this to death.”
No team scoring kept at ESU
team scores were kept, but Jenn stances than people realize, and with mil-
Bert Malloy ’09, outfield
Cronin ’11 recorded another re- Invitational on Saturday 2/7
lions of dollars on the line...I don’t blame
cord-breaking day in the 3,000
meter, while Jerome Duncan ’12 anyone for trying to get an edge. Steroids
and Brian Phanthavong ’09 per- don’t help anybody hit a baseball, maybe “I think that A-Rod was put under tremendous
formed impressively in the men’s
the balls would not have cleared the fence pressure when he got his $252 million dollar Upcoming Games
55-meter hurdles. Many other
LVC students performed well, by fifty feet, but just about all of them contract, I can easily see why he would have to
including Josh Light ’10 who would have been home runs.” result to use steroids…This story just proves
was the top Division III runner Men’s Basketball:
that any one can crumble under pressure situ-
in the 55-meter dash. Shane Specht ’11, infield/ right-handed pitcher 2/11 vs. Arcadia 8 p.m.
ations.”
2/14 vs. Elizabethtown 4 p.m.
Nate Blough ’11, infield/ right-handed pitcher
Athletes 2/17 at Widener 8 p.m.
of the
B-BALL: Men fall in back-to-back contests
Week Women’s Basketball:
2/11 vs. Arcadia 6 p.m.
Jerome Duncan Continued from Page 8 seconds to go to secure the win. Enoch trey at the 13:24 mark.
2/14 vs. Elizabethtown 2 p.m.
Track & FielD After the Wednesday night loss, Lebanon Valley only trailed by five
Duncan Neither team led by as many the squad traveled to Messiah Col- with 37 seconds to go after a Meehan 2/17 at Widener 6 p.m.
followed as six for nearly 10 minutes of lege, looking for a road win, com- jumper, but Messiah extended that
up an im- the second half, but the Valley ing home with a 75-65 loss. lead to 10 and never looked back. Ice Hockey:
pressive found themselves down nine again Enoch led all scorers with 22 Enoch talked about this huge
2/13 at Elmira 7 p.m.
week at
(43-34) at the 10:25 mark. points on 9-of-16 shooting, going setback and what the team needs
the LVC 2/14 at Elmira 7 p.m.
The scrappy home team battled 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. to do in order to make a playoff
Invita-
tional back, tying the game 90 seconds later Meehan posted another double- push during a postgame interview.
with an on a 9-0 run to tie the game at 43-43. digit scoring output, going for 17 “Last week was an important week Indoor Track & Field:
impres- Hoover knocked down two of his points on 6-of-10 shooting and and we definitely did not do what we 2/14 Dickinson Invite TBA
sive five shots on the run, one a jumper in converting on 4-of-5 from the line. needed to,” said Enoch. “At this point,
showing
the paint, and the other one a deep Five ties highlighted the first we need a lot of things to happen. It’s
at the ESU Invitational, finish- Swimming:
three-ball after Kerns dished him the half of play, as Messiah took a definitely not the position we want to
ing 3rd in 55-meter hurdles and
2/13-15 Dickinson Invite TBA
14th in the 55-meter dash. rock off the Becker steal, forcing Al- 31-30 lead into the locker rooms. be in but we have to refocus and win
bright to take a time out. LVC led by as many as four our remaining games.”
In the final 7:03 of the contest, on two occasions in the final two Lebanon Valley (10-11, 3-6
lori liDlow
the teams went back and forth, forc- minutes of the half, after Kerns CC) hosts Arcadia University to-
BaskeTBall ing three ties while neither team knocked down a pair from the night at 8 p.m. and Elizabethtown
The went up by more than five points. stripe and Enoch sank a jumper College on Saturday afternoon at
sopho- Enoch forced the first two ties from inside the arc. 4 p.m. on Hot Dog Frank Day and
more
with lay-ups and Hoover tied the The second half was another see- the White Out Game. The team
guard
game up with 40 seconds left. saw battle between the Dutchmen sits at a game and a half behind
earned
The game came down to the fi- and the Falcons, but the Valley nev- fourth-place Lycoming College.
confer-
ence nal Lions shot, where Zac Shaeffer er took more than a one-point lead,
For up-to-date scores,
Player of knocked home the lay-up with four with their final one coming after an R. ZVORSKY [email protected]
the Week news, and
honors B T N
y he umBers information
after
putting 14 10:37.45 115
up 19.5 ppg, while averaging
4.5 rebounds and 3 assists in The team-leading number of to- School record time in the wom- Team-leading number of Visit
tal points on the season recorded en’s 3,000 meter run recorded rebounds by Megan Bish ’09 for
two games. Lidlow’s week was
GoDutchmen.com
by Nicholas Schultz ’12, forward by Jenn Cronin ’11 at the ESU the women’s basketball team
highlighted by a game high 21
for the ice hockey squad Invitational on Saturday
points against Messiah.
LVC’s response to Women’s Basketball
A-Rod scandal in the...pink
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PinkZone game tonight Men struggle
to stay in play-
Women’s basketball take on Arcadia, breast cancer
off picture
Brittany Tobias ’11 cation and awareness around the
La Vie Staff Writer campus and also helps plan the Ryan Zvorsky ’09
Relay for Life event.
Circulation Manager
Taking down the Arcadia The game will also feature a
Knights won’t be the only mission booth for the American Cancer Basketball is a game of stretches
on the court for the Lebanon Val- Society of Lebanon. There will be and the Dutchmen are on a losing
ley College Women’s Basketball information on detection, preven- one, dropping back-to-back Com-
team tonight. They’ll be raising tion, and the treatment of breast monwealth Conference games last
awareness and money for the bat- cancer. week to bitter rivals.
tle against breast cancer during its “Our goal is to raise funds and In game one, Lebanon Valley
second annual “Pink Game.” awareness about breast cancer hosted Albright College at the LVC
This year’s PinkZone game will and to make sure our commu- Gymnasium, falling in a thriller in
include activities both before and nity comes together to celebrate the final seconds, 59-57.
after the game. An LVC pep band with us in the fight,” Goclowski Guard Grant Becker ’11 led the
will be playing at the game to add said. After filling the gym with Valley on the night with 15 points
to the excitement, and everyone over 1,300 fans last year and rais- on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor
who attends will be eligible to win ing over $3,400, the team has set and 3-of-3 from the line in his 31
prizes. Gift certificates for the col- a goal to fill all 1,600 seats in the minutes of action.
Courtesy Sports Information
lege bookstore, restaurants, and LVC Gymnasium and beat last Three other Dutchmen carded
THINKING PINK The home crowd from last year’s PinkZone game on
iPods are just some of the items up Feb. 5, 2008 against Lycoming. The gym was filled with over 1,300 fans for year’s amount. The event is still double-digit scoring outputs in
for grabs this year. There is also a last years thrilling 76-75 overtime victory. This year’s organizers are hop- free for LVC students. two-guard Kyle Enoch ’09, shoot-
chance to win a 2009 Chevy Cobalt ing for even better results as they strive to raise money for breast cancer The game starts at 6 p.m. with ing guard Zach Hoover ’11, and
for a lucky fan if he or she can make research pre-game festivities beginning at point guard Joe Meehan ’12, all
a half-court shot during half-time. point shot. who continue to fight,” said Todd 5:30. Be sure to wear pink to show posting 12 points apiece.
The Dutchmen mascot will be In its effort to make this year’s Goclowski, head coach of the your support for fighters and sur- Outside of that, the Valley only
on hand to cheer on the team and event even more special, the team women’s basketball team. vivors of breast cancer as well as shot 36.5 percent (23-of-63) from
hand out prizes. Subway Man, the will be wearing pink uniforms, The Colleges Against Cancer our Women’s Basketball team as it the floor.
mascot for the popular sandwich which are currently up for silent group will have pink shirts and fights to raise money for a worthy In the first half, 4:30 ran off the
chain Subway, will also be distrib- auction. “The team will be dressed other apparel available at a booth cause. clock before LVC converted on its
uting coupons for a free sub every in pink uniforms to honor those during the game. CAC is an on- first field-goal attempt, as Becker
time an LVC player hits a three- who have battled cancer and those campus group that promotes edu- B. TOBIAS [email protected] hit Enoch in stride for the lay-in.
The score stood at 7-3 Lions.
Women’s basketball holding on to play-off berth Becker scored the next four
points for the Dutchmen on two
free throws from the stripe and a
and Megan Bish ’09 (9 15-10, and overall 44-32.
Sherae Jones ’11 deuce at the 12:55 mark.
points, 3-3 from the Despite their poor shooting,
La Vie Sports Writer Lebanon Valley still trailed by
3-point range). the Dutchman still fought back
five (12-7), but Albright ran out
The women’s basketball team The win was the during the game.
to a nine point lead at 20-11 after
has had their ups-and-downs this Dutchmen’s third win Unfortunately, the Dutchman did
Matt Ashcroft put home the trey
season. It has been a change from in six games. However, not start the second half off well. In-
from the outside at 8:41.
last seasons 14-0 start, to this sea- the Dutchmen could not stead, the Falcons jumped out strong.
The Lions went up by nine
sons 13-7, 6-3 record. Despite the record win number four Midway, through the half, the Falcons
again (24-15) with 5:12 left in the
change they are still in line for a as they fell to Messiah, gained their biggest lead of the game
opening half, but LVC rode on an
play-off berth. 71-59, on Saturday. and led by 25 points with 7:56 to go.
11-2 spurt to close the half dead-
The Dutchmen are ranked second The Falcons shot an However, the Dutchmen con-
locked at 26-26.
in the Commonwealth Conference, impressive 50 percent tinued to play hard and only fell to
On the run, Meehan was able to
behind nationally ranked # 8 Messiah. from the floor, while the the Falcons by 12 points, 71-59.
knock down four points while Enoch
Wednesday night, the woman Dutchman only shot 34 While Messiah improved to 9-0 in
buried one from downtown after
took on the Lions of Albright Col- percent. Messiah was led the conference, LVC fell to 6-3.
forward Dan Dunkelberger ’10 stole
lege, in a conference match up. by Sal Shani’s impressive With just four games left in the
the ball, fed it to guard Dustin Kerns
With the help of Lori Lidlow’s ’11 double-double, 16 points regular season, the women are
’09, who found his classmate on the
lay up with 1:19 to go, the Dutch- Courtesy Sports Information and 19 rebounds. Shani looking to end on a positive note. wing.
men defeated the Lions, 58-57. FANTASTIC FRESHMAN Caitlin Murphy played a major role in The squad plays their last two
Becker ended the half tipping
Great performances were given ’12 during Saturday’s loss to Messiah. Murphy the Falcons spectacular home games this week.
in a missed Meehan jumper.
started the game and played 31 minutes scor-
by Lori Lidlow ’11 (18 points), rebounding. Messiah led
ing 9 points in the game
Andrea Hoover ’11 (13 points) in offensive rebounds, S. JONES [email protected] Please see B-BALL | Page 7