La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (February 16, 2011)

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 78, No. 13 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 February 16, 2011
Gov. Corbett honored with Founders’ Day Award
THIS WEEK IN
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LVEP also awarded for service at ceremony
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ideals of a liberal arts institution active member in the
Sarah Barkman ’12 and LVC’s mission of preparing college community. It
Perspectives Editor our students for a life of service was here that he met
to others. His lifelong devotion to his wife and “made
public service is a shining exam- life-long friendships”.
Lebanon Valley hosted its ple of the vision of the College’s In his speech, he also
32nd-Annual Founders’ Day founders.” The Founders’ Day described how you
Convocation on Feb. 15. This award is one of the most presti- cannot plan the fu-
year, LVC was honored to recog- gious awards issued by Lebanon ture, you can only be
nize Gov. Thomas W. Corbett Jr. Valley College. The award recog- ready for it, and Leba-
Pink Game raises almost $4,000 ’71 as an individual with excep- nizes an individual whose char- non Valley College is
tional character and leadership acter and leadership, in the spirit always successful in
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by presenting to him the annual of LVC’s founders, contributes to preparing its students
Founders’ Day Award. “To have a the enhancement of life in central for the future.
p graduate of Lebanon Valley Col- Pennsylvania. In addition to pre-
ErSpEctivES
lege elected as governor of one During his response speech, senting the annual
of our nation’s largest states is Corbett had some very inspira- Founders’ Day award,
A student expresses complaints
an impressive accomplishment tional words for the students of every year since 1993 Katie Zwiebel ’12 / LA VIE
about a particular office on campus
in a Letter to the Editors and a very proud moment in the LVC. He described Lebanon Val- LVC’s president has rec- FROM GRAD TO GOVERNOR At the 32nd Founders’
Page 6 College’s more than 140-year his- ley as his home and described ognized a student orga- Day award ceremony, Gov. Thomas W. Corbett Jr. re-
cieved the highest commendations issued by Lebanon
tory,” said Dr. Stephen MacDon- his theory about how “college is nization for outstanding
Valley College. The Founders’ Day award recognizes
ald, LVC president. “Governor magical”. He stated, “It was here community service as one whose character and leadership enhances life in
Corbett’s career as a U.S. attor- that I became a part of something a part of the Founders’ central Pennsylvannia. During the ceremony, LVEP, a
student organization commited to helping students in
A&E ney and as Pennsylvania attorney bigger than myself.” He first Day Convocation. the Lebanon School District, was presented the Presi-
general is the embodiment of the came to LVC in 1967 and was an See AWARD | Page 2 dent’s Award for community service
Revolution in Egypt hits home at LVC
ing in Egypt and multiple refus- other countries and governments. ents and younger siblings. How-
Justin Roth ’14
als by Mubarak to step down, on Already triggering other riots in ever, most of their family remains
La Vie Staff Writer
Friday, Feb. 11, Mubarak finally countries such as Algeria, Yemen, in Egypt.
Social media has grown over announced his resignation as presi- Jordan, Bahrain and Iran, the revo- “Most of the rioting was cen-
the past couple of years, however dent, causing celebration by citi- lution in Egypt has also affected tered in Cairo and started spread-
this year it has a first: A campaign zens. This resignation came after an the government here in the U.S. ing, while our family is further
Our gaming expert Andrew Veirtz
tells us why you should look to get Egyptian president, Hosni over-thirty-year reign by Mubarak. The current events in Egypt have away so it has yet to affect them,”
forward to the newest Mortal Mubarak, to resign was started Power was then handed over to the also affected two students here on adds Hanan.
Kombat on popular social media websites Egyptian Military. campus. Sisters Nahed Khalil ’13 Their family, while not directly
such as Facebook and Twitter. These eighteen days of riot- and Hanan Khalil ’14 are Egyptian affected by the rioting, will be af-
These campaigns triggered riots ing have also been referred to as Americans. fected by the changes in govern-
INDEX and civil unrest throughout Egypt. a revolution. The civil unrest was “It was about time that Presi- ment. The world will be waiting to
Social Media played such a huge caused by years of repressed anger dent Mubarak resigned and let the see what changes a military-con-
News ..................................1-3
roll in this revolution that the gov- over poverty, unemployment and Egyptian people be,” comments trolled Egypt will bring.
Features ................................4
ernment shut off the Internet to government corruption under the Nahed.
Arts & Entertainment ............5
Perspectives...........................6 stop the rallying of Egyptians. reign of President Mubarak. Nahed and Hanan moved to
Sports .................................7-8 After eighteen days of riot- The revolution has affected America as children with their par- J. ROTH [email protected]
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AWARD: LVEP receives President’s Award
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C A M P U S
This President’s Award is de- mail or phone. This year’s LVEP such a great group of service or-
signed to acknowledge a campus logged over 517 hours of commu- ganizations and we would like to
club, service organization or ath- nity service, received three letters congratulate all of the other service
letic group which has positively of recommendation from teachers organizations for a job well done,”
contributed to community life in at Lebanon School District and had adds Conzleman. “LVEP is so near
central Pennsylvania. Out of the 11 over 40 students co-sign a letter in and dear to my heart because I am
organizations who were vying for appreciation of the mentorship. an LVEP scholar who is prepar- CRIMEWATCH
the award, this year’s winner is the LVEP’s leaders include Co-Pres- ing to graduate and give back to
Lebanon Valley Education Part- idents Sherae Jones ’11 and Ash- the  community everything that
nership (LVEP). This organiza- ley Conzleman’11, Vice President LVEP has given to me.  We would
tion is a partnership between LVC Chloe Skylakon ’13, Secretary Kel- like to thank the Lebanon School
and the Lebanon Area School Dis- ly Zimmerman ’12 and Treasurer District for working cooperatively All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
trict, which mentors low-income Garrett Palowith ’11. with us, the donors who make the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
students with academic potential “It was truly an honor to win LVEP  program possible, Chap-
and encourages students to com- such an award,” says Jones. “Being lain Fullmer for being such a great 2-5-11 | Campus
plete the college preparatory pro- a part of this organization is a hum- advisor and especially all of our Disturbance
gram during high school in order bling opportunity in which we can mentors who spend their Friday A male student refused to leave after a request.
to compete for acceptance to col- take everything we have learned evenings giving back to the com-
lege. Mentors host students once and give back to the community.” munity in such a positive way.” 2-7-11 | Campus
Theft
every two months and also keep in “We are honored to win this
Theft was reported of a Breast Cancer pink banner.
touch with their mentees through prestigious award from among S. BARKMAN [email protected]
Student Goverment Update: 2.14.11 2-9-11 | Campus
Emergency Assistance
A call reported a person experiencing seizures.
the Association of Independent members also discussed the issue
Nick Thrailkill ’14 Colleges and Universities of Penn- of repetitive food options served
2-9-11 | Campus
La Vie Staff Writer sylvania (AICUP), a statewide in the cafeteria on the same day.
Theft
organization dedicated to raising A solution to this issue is yet to be
A student reported the theft of a Macbook and backpack.
On Feb. 14, Student Govern- student awareness of the potential found.
ment gathered for its fourth meet- changes to the federal budget and Public Safety is handling com-
2-9-11 | Campus
ing of the semester in order to dis- the way these changes may affect muter and staff parking on Sum-
Harassment
cuss new probationary clubs, snow state-funded financial aid to col- mit Street and behind Mary Green A male student refused to leave after a request.
removal, the Association of Inde- lege students. The AICUP hopes Hall by the rules in the handbook,
pendent Colleges and Universities to get college students to raise a measure that has not been prac- 2-10-11 | Campus
of Pennsylvania, ashtray and trash their voices against any potential ticed for years. Emergency Assistance
can concerns outside Mund and cuts to financial aid packages. The freshman fundraiser will A female student reported feeling ill and dizzy.
other dorms, various dining con- SG members are currently begin on Monday. Student Gov-
cerns, parking concerns on Sum- searching for an effective solution ernment members will be selling 2-10-11 | Campus
mit Street and behind Mary Green to misused or unused ashtrays St. Patrick’s Day t-shirts with a pic- Emergency Assistance
Hall and the freshman fundraiser. outside of Mund Hall and dorm ture of a leprechaun on the front A female was vomiting blood.
Three on-campus groups were buildings and to knocked-over and a rainbow and the words “Get
2-10-11 | Campus
granted probationary club status trash cans outside dorm buildings. Lucky” on the back. Each t-shirt
Theft
at Monday’s meeting: the Game On the topic of Food Ser- costs $10, and if you wear the t-
A wallet was reported stolen.
Club, an on-campus group that vice, Snapple is not sold at the shirt to the Underground’s St. Pat-
gathers students together to so- Underground because Metz and rick Day’s dance, you will be en-
2-11-11 | Campus
cialize and play well- and lesser- Associates have a contract with tered into a raffle to win gift cards.
Alcohol Violation
known board and parlor games; Coca-Cola, Inc., so no Pepsi prod-
Students were having a party with underage participants.
Remember the Stars, an on-cam- ucts—Snapple included—are
pus support group for students allowed to be sold at the Under-
dealing with depression, addic- ground. Student Government N. THRAILKILL [email protected] Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
tion and self-harm; and ASD, or
Changes to the writing center Autism Spectrum Disorder, an Calling all Campus Organizations!!!
on-campus group where students
with or without acute mental The Office of Admissions will be hosting Corrections
disorders can meet to talk, play & Clarifications
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games, watch movies and more.
On the topic of snow removal, Saturday, March 26, 2011 In the “Student Goverment Update” of our Feb. 2 issue, we reported
SG members have been talking that a suggestion box for Student Government would be available
through MyLVC. This is not in effect right now; it was just an idea dis-
to Facilities about accessibility What this means to you:
cussed at the meeting. We apologize for any confusion.
issues. Facilities is forming an ac- If you represent a campus organization or club, come promote
tion plan to ensure accessible yourselves to incoming students.
It is our continuing goal to provide readers with complete and accurate
pathways around campus when information. To that end, we welcome and encourage notification of
For more information, please call the the admissions office at
the next snow falls. any mistakes. Readers who wish to submit corrections should send an
Student Government members [phone] or e-mail Jen Wert at [email protected] email to [email protected], subject line: Corrections.
have signed a petition to ally with
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Woodrow Wilson Fellow visits campus
Harvard University. Throughout sentations, Dean Michael Green, fessional development through- over 35 years, this Foundation has
Sarah Barkman ’12 the week, Jorkasky shared her ex- vice president for academic affairs out America. According to www. recognized outstanding individuals
Perspectives Editor pertise in health, business and and dean of faculty, stated, “The woodrow.org, with over 20,000 in their field and brought them to
women’s leadership. Woodrow Wilson Fellows program scholars awarded fellowships, “the many college campuses around the
From Feb. 7-12, Lebanon Val- She presented two HEALTH provides an outstanding opportu- Foundation’s teaching fellowships country in order to promote pro-
ley College was honored to host Colloquium lectures: “Science nity for students, faculty and com- and higher education fellowships fessional development.
Woodrow Wilson Fellow Dr. Diane and the Serendipity of Discover- munity members to gain new per- have evolved to address emerging Jorkasky made quite an impres-
Jorkasky, a leader in pharmaceuti- ing New Medicines” on Feb. 7, and spectives from professionals at the needs, serve specific populations sion on the students of LVC. She
cal drug development. Jorkasky has “Ethics in Medical Research” on top of their industry. Jorkasky is an underrepresented in the academy, presented lectures on topics which
been recognized for the past twen- Feb. 8. On Feb. 9, she presented accomplished researcher who has strengthen designated fields, and directly concern the professional
ty-two years in the pharmaceutical the lecture entitled “Innovation, made several groundbreaking con- support key stages in professo- lives of students, leaving a lasting
industry for her role in the devel- Strategic Thinking, and Leading tributions to the medical field. We rial careers.” Among those scholars impression on students regarding
opment of several new medicines. for Change,” concerning the busi- are honored to be her host and to awarded fellowships, there are 13 the choices they have in the profes-
She is also an adjunct professor of ness aspects of her career. Jorkasky provide this week-long experience Nobel Laureates, two Fields Med- sional field of their choice.

pharmacology at Yale University, also presented lectures in physical for our students and faculty.” alists in mathematics, 14 Pulitzer
adjunct professor of medicine at therapy, religion, science, history, Created after World War II, Prize winners, 35 “genius grant”
the University of Pennsylvania and political science, business and gen- the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship MacArthur Fellows, two U.S. Poets
the Uniformed Services University der studies classes. Foundation serves to improve Laureate and 21 recipients of Presi-
of Health Sciences and lecturer at Commenting on Jorkasky’s pre- the quality of education and pro- dential and national medals. For S.BARKMAN [email protected]
LVC programmers place in regional competition
ever, teams worked diligently to an- tect. For Menzies, the first step in
Jake King ’11 swer the test questions, attempting tackling these brain-busters is to go
La Vie Staff Writer to solve as many as possible. back to mathematical basics before
“All the problems are written to taking on the actual programming.
Solving two out of eight prob- be close to ‘real-world’ examples “Usually, the problem is really
lems on your average college exam of problems that computers could difficult to solve mathematically,
will result in a big, fat “F.” At the solve: where to build a castle to get too, so we’ll figure out mathemati-
Association for Computing Ma- the most revenue from peasants; cally how we would solve this,
chinery (ACM) International Col- which path should a mailman take what’s the logic behind solving
legiate Programming Contest’s to most efficiently deliver the mail; this problem if it had nothing to do
regional competition at Shippens- remove sensitive information from with computers,” says Menzies.
burg University, however, getting letters; can an extreme roller coast- From there, teams vary in how
two problems right is a respect- er be built that doesn’t nauseate or they solve problems and divide up
able accomplishment; it’s enough bore its riders. These are all ques- work, usually writing out pseudo- Photo courtesy of Dr. Michael Fry
to place you among the top-tier tions that have been asked at the re- code (a basic outline of what ac- POWER PROGRAMMERS From left, the top-scoring LVC team at the ACM Pro-
gramming competition: Daniel Zoll ’12, John Endres ’11 and Jon Sutowski ’11
schools in the region. Only three gional level in the past few years and tions the code will tell the computer
teams out of the 18 present on the each one involves something differ- to do) before moving on to actually ages all students with an interest interesting projects of his own using
Nov. 6 contest were able to solve ent in the answer,” writes Endres. executing the problem. Once the in programming to join for next his knowledge of programming.
more than two. Only a handful got Dr. Michael Fry, director of the team has a solution, though, their year’s competition in the fall, as “Like many computer scientists,
one complete. computer science track for engi- program is tested and if it is correct, the ACM contest is open to un- I became interested and started
For the nine LVC students who neering, says that the questions at the team is given a balloon to signify dergraduate students in all majors. programming in high school; my
took part in the competition, the the competition “describe reason- that they’ve completed a problem Menzies himself is an Actuarial Sci- two main motivations when I
day was a chance to put their com- able models for tackling real-life (the balloons are color-coded to ence major, but still considers his started were one, to make an awe-
puter programming skills to the problems” and serve to test knowl- correspond with a particular prob- knowledge of programming a very some game (something I’ve yet to
test against students from the other edge of fundamental computer sci- lem, which can help other teams valuable skill. do), and two, have my computer
Mid-Atlantic States. The regional ence skills. But more so than any pick out the more manageable “I think computer science is do my homework for me. It started
competition as a whole consisted standard test or class project, the problems). If the solution is incor- highly underestimated because I with mathematical and physics cal-
of nine different testing locations, competition tests the students’ rect, the team is notified and may think they’re going to control just culations, then I started making a
of which Shippensburg University abilities to think on their feet. continue to work on the problem. about anything,” Menzies says. Spanish dictionary complete with
was one. The top-scoring LVC team “You’re designing by the seat of Final scoring is based on number of “They have Facebook, they have translations and conjugations for
(John Endres ’11, Jon Sutowski ’11 your pants, you’re writing code as problems solved, with completion the internet. They have pretty common verbs,” says Endres.
and Daniel Zoll ’12) placed third fast as you can, you come up with time serving as a secondary score in much all communications. They Dr. Kenneth Yarnall, coordina-
at the Shippensburg site and 28th a…very much thrown-together so- the event that teams solve the same have car systems, they have bull- tor of the computer science pro-
overall. The second LVC team (Paul lution that works, and that’s all you number of questions. dozer systems… everything is run gram, has also been very involved
Rehkugler ’11, Karl Koep ’11 and have time for,” says Fry. While none of the LVC teams on computers and so computer in the ACM competition in recent
David Menzies ’11) placed 62nd And given the amount of time placed high enough to advance to programmers have tons and tons of years by helping the LVC teams
overall. The third LVC team (Rachel allotted to solve the questions, ev- the World Finals (held this year power and their talents are going to practice for the event. In addition
Pazdersky ’13, Michael Micklow ery minute counts. But these prob- in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt), the be needed everywhere.” to the ACM contest, the college
’13, and Robert Hosler ’13) placed lems aren’t just a simple matter of college still has maintained a repu- Menzies also notes that the field also generally takes part in a more
112th overall. Students began the writing out computer code; they tation of doing very well against of computer science is unique in that informal competition at Dickinson
day with a practice question, fol- are logical challenges that require comparable schools since they it allows for almost unlimited cre- College.
lowed up by a brief lunch period. the same thought processes need- began competing consistently ation power with just one basic tool:
From noon to 5:00 p.m., how- ed to be an engineer or an archi- around 12 years ago. Fry encour- a computer. Endres has made some J. KING [email protected]
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Features
Let’s open the
Dining Services spring 2011 dining goals
door to diversity
•Serv-Safe training for •F’ real Milkshake taste
22 of our employees testing and possible milk-
•New menus based on shake machine at Inter-
popularity of student feed- Metzo
back, student requests and •Hershey Ice Cream
regional favorites tasting
•New Weekly Specials •Green Mountain Cof-
rotation at Deli and Green fee tasting
Scene Salad Bar •Monthly nutrition
•New Weekly Specials focus to feature Dairy,
rotation at Under-ground Heart Health, National
and InterMetzo Nutrition Month and Photos provided by Sam Shoemaker ’11
•New “High Perfor- Earth Day events Students celebrated the opening of the Diver-
mance” concept at Mund to •Milkshakes featured at sity Door on Feb. 9 , the result of an experiment
offer and showcase nutri- Dutchmen Den based on of the possibilities between art and Hispanic
tion for our athletes based student survey feedback culture by Professors Nancy Williams and Ivette
on student survey feedback •Fresh baked French Guzman-Zavala. The project was a collaboration
•New “Vegecuisine” Bread Pizza and Strom- by students from the Migrant Education Pro-
concept at Mund to offer boli at Dutchmen Den gram in Lebanon and ART 360 class. The door
and showcase vegetarian •Heightened promo- is located in the Foreign Languages Depart-
items at each meal based tional push at Dutchmen ment in Humanities, third floor.
on student survey feed- Den including a variety
back of new “Up for Grabs”
•Increased nutritional offerings, new “Super
information provided on Bargains” and “Value
menu items Deals”
•Coffee service fea- •New daily specials
tured at Underground and
and “Value Deals” at In-
Dutchmen Den based on
terMetzo
student survey feedback
Provided by Metz
Habitat for Humanity gears up for trip
lenge Club. “Each trip is a powerful the students hope that their hard This year’s trip has been underway
Nick Thrailkill ’14 reminder of the significant, basic work during these six days signifi- for months now, but students may
La Vie Staff Writer needs such as housing, food and cantly contributes to the completion register for the 2012 Spring Service
proper clothing which so many peo- of a fully-constructed house. trip by attending the information
On March 6, Chaplain Fullmer ple in our world lack.” How will the Service Trip ben- meeting in November and signing up
and 25 students will drive down to The typical day on the service efit students? According to Chaplain for the trip on Redbook at a set time
FREE STI TESTING!
Lexington, Ky., to assist Habitat for trip begins at 7 a.m., when students Fullmer, “Witnessing the very signifi- mentioned during the information
Humanity in its efforts to provide wake up in their cabins and meet in cant poverty that exists in parts of our meeting.
1 in 5 individuals living with
decent and affordable housing to the communal kitchen in order to country opens our eyes, our hearts Students must also pay a moder-
HIV do not know they are
families in the Lexington area. The make and eat breakfast and assemble and our minds to the needs of oth- ate fee to attend the service trip. This infected.
LVC students attending this service bagged lunches. Once breakfast is ers. Students can expect nothing less year, each student contributed $125 GET TESTED TODAY!

trip are members of the Habitat for done, the students then clean up the than changed lives as a result of what to the effort in Lexington in addition
Lebanon Family Health
Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge, kitchen and go to the work site to hear they witness first hand. And there is to his or her hard work on the project.
Services will provide FREE STI
through which they can spend their the day’s instructions from the Habi- always the indescribable reward that Fullmer and the members of the (Sexually Transmitted
spring break assisting families in need tat staff. comes along with being able to help Collegiate Challenge group will be Infection), including HIV,
of shelter. Students work from 8:30 a.m. to out in a meaningful way.” in Lexington March 6-12. Let’s hope testing at Shroyer Health
This year’s service trip marks the 3:00 p.m. each day and have a lunch Students will also receive nearly that through their hard work and val- Center:
fourth year in a row that LVC stu- break halfway through. At 3:00 p.m., 40 hours of community service for iant kindness they will help to provide Wednesday, Feb 16th
dents have been forgoing their free they clean up the worksite for the day their Job Center profile by attending a home and much-needed comfort to 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
time on Spring Break in order to give and head back to their cabins to get a the trip. Thus, the Habitat for Hu- a Kentuckian family. Private & Confidential
their time and strength assisting Hab- shower and eat dinner. manity service trip will benefit stu- While we may be relaxing over (Results are property of LFHS & not
itat for Humanity in its noble goals. Following dinner, students will dents by helping them to understand our spring break, remember those shared with LVC)
“Service trips with Habitat for spend some time together in reflec- the poverty that resides in their very who have forgone relaxation in order
615 Cumberland St. Lebanon
Humanity are nothing short of life- tion on the events of the day before country, enhancing their resumes to help those in need.
[phone]
changing,” says Fullmer, the faculty taking time to relax and play board and showing them that helping those www.lebanonfamilyhealth.org
advisor of LVC’s Collegiate Chal- games if they so choose. Fullmer and in need is a reward in itself. N. THRAIlKIll nat001 @lvc.edu Visit our Facebook & Myspace pages
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Arts & Entertainment

Firth shines in The King’s Speech
While already garnering talk of Oscar gold, The King’s Speech reigns the cinema with a talented cast
a no-brainer. explicative. moment to the next. After a while,
Rosemary Bucher ’14 However, the It’s all high- the viewer stops seeing the characters
La Vie Staff Writer critic’s pick ly amus- and merely sees the actors playing the
doesn’t al- ing, and it’s characters. While it is great to see these
Colin Firth was my first crush. I ways add up worth go- talented actors make the characters
saw him in Pride and Prejudice when I to the nor- ing to see their own, there is a point where it’s
was eleven, and I instantly fell in love mal viewer’s the movie awkward to think, “Oh, look! Helena
with him. And here we are several expectations. just to see Bonham Carter just said something
years later, and that overwhelmingly Fortunately, that scene. witty and rather inappropriate for
thrilling quality that he gives to every The King’s Firth shines the situation she’s in!” The characters
performance is the very reason why Speech does all as Bertie, often feel like silhouettes, as it’s easy
he’s scooping up awards left and right that and more. reminding to see the profile of the historical fig-
for his latest film, The King’s Speech. It’s more everyone ure, but the actor’s portrayal of them
Set during the dawn of World than a who’s- e x a c t l y masks the rest of their features. Maybe
War II, the film chronicles the abrupt who of the why he’s al- this is purposeful, to direct attention
changes in the British monarchy as Harry Potter ways been to Colin Firth’s excellent character, but
Prince Albert, Duke of York (Firth) cast (yes, the so bril- its meaning isn’t exactly clear.
becomes King George VI. Strug- queen is Bel- liant. The The King’s Speech is an amazing
gling to accept his new, very public latrix, Worm- audience film nonetheless. Its message is clear,
role, he must overcome his stutter so tail is Winston d o e s n’ t and the actors did a fantastic job with
that he can be the guidance his coun- Churchill, and Dumbledore is King that the movie would do well even even have to think about it—Firth their characters. However, there needs
try needs. At the urging of his wife George V at the beginning of the without all of the drama and bril- develops his character so believably to be a moment when the “grandness”
(Helena Bonham Carter), he seeks film), though all that means is that liance that make it work. The ele- in the first minutes of the film that of it all takes a back seat to its historical
the help of speech therapist Lionel there is an assortment of amazing ments that really keep the audience the viewers never have to question roots. Colin Firth is and always will
Logue (Geoffrey Rush) and learns British actors. going are the abundance of those his talent. Geoffrey Rush is also be adorable, and his brilliance in
about friendship, bravery and what it The film’s plot is interesting and one-line “deep” quotes and the oc- magnificent, questioning all of Ber- The King’s Speech brought me back
truly means to lead a country. fast-paced enough to keep the au- casional slip of humor. There is one tie’s flaws and turning them into to the middle school days of Mr.
It is easy to see why the film is dience satisfied. While the score particular scene where Bertie real- advantages. Darcy and his quiet talent.
simply murdering every awards is a bit repetitive at moments, the izes that he doesn’t stammer when There are moments when the
show: With its all-star cast, dramat- overall spectacle of the period cos- he swears, resulting in 59 seconds film seems like an Oscar reel, as it
ic themes and historical appeal, it’s tumes and setting is grand enough of Colin Firth spouting various jumps from one serious dramatic R. BUCHER [email protected]
Gamer Zone In the college life, disputes are a first games, (well, there’s usually skeleton all at once is one of the
common occurrence. It would have a huge controversy surrounding greatest feelings you can experi-
been common practice 200 years all of the games when they’re re- ence. However, the last game re-
ago to challenge your enemy to a leased) which eventually led to leased in the series, Mortal Kom-
A
by ndrew duel. Nowadays, college kids use the creation of the Entertainment bat vs. DC Universe, was a bit of a
fighting games to virtually kick the Software Ratings Board that is still disappointment to longtime fans
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If you’re like me, you fatalities and a (gasp!)
have fond memories of “T” for teen rating. A
the delightfully bloody Mortal Kombat game
Looking for a job or Mortal Kombat series. should never have any-
And if you’re like me, thing lower than an
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coreboard Ice hockey wins final two
Schedule
Ice Hockey
lauren Scott ’12
vs. Scranton, 2/11: W 4-0
Sports Editor
@ Drexel, 2/12: W 3-2
Saturday, 2/19
Women’s Basketball On Friday, Feb. 11 the Dutch-
vs. Messiah, 2/9: L 59-55
men Ice Hockey team won their
@ Albright, 2/12: W 72-36 Men’s Track
final home game of the season,
@ Susquehanna Indoor
shutting out the Scranton Roy-
Men’s Basketball als 4-0. Playing their final game at Invitational, 10 a.m.
vs. Messiah, 2/9: W 64-56 Hersheypark Area, seniors Jimmy
@ Albright, 2/12: W 68-64 Black, Brad Surdam, Corey Conte,
Rich Drazin, Nick Averona and Women’s Track
Men’s Swimming Colin Thompson were recognized @ Susquehanna Indoor
@ MAC Championships, before the game. Becky Wetzel, Invitational, 10 a.m.
Feb. 11-13: 7th out of 10 who served as the program’s stu-
dent athletic trainer and national
anthem singer over the past four
Women’s Swimming Women’s Basketball
years, was also recognized. Photo courtesy of godutchmen.com
@ MAC Championships, *Senior Day*
Surdam had three assists in the Surdam collected another three Dutchmen uniform.
Feb. 11-13: 8th out of 10
vs. Alvernia, 1 p.m.
game, bringing his point total to points in the game and Steward- Drazin made 40 saves in the
Men’s and Women’s Track 50 on the season. Averona, Kyle son added another three, leading game.
@ Bucknell Winter Classic Stewardson ’12, Tyler Skroski ’14 the team in the 3-2 victory. In their first season in a new
Feb. 12: See godutchmen.com and Chris Asroff ’13 all scored in Stewardson scored two goals division, the ACHA proved little Men’s Basketball
the game. with assists by Surdam, one with competition for the Dutchmen, as *Hot Dog Frank Day*
Drazin stopped 24 shots from help from Averona. Drexel scored the team went 21-6 in the league, vs. Alvernia, 3 p.m.
the Royals. in the third, but Stewardson re- improving their winning percent-
Traveling to Philly on Saturday turned the favor to Surdam, with age to 77.8.
night, the team capped off their help from freshman Keith Lear, al-
season with another victory, this lowing the senior to score the win-
Athletes time over Drexel. ning goal in his final game in the l. SCott [email protected]
of the
Week
Men’s hoops: Back-to-back wins last week
Cynthia adams
indoor traCk & Field
Freshman Victories over two CC teams place Dutchmen in second
Cynthia
Adams set a
new Dutch-
men record in Dan Callahan ’14
the rarely-
La Vie Staff Writer
contested
1,000 meter
run. Her With two big wins this past
3:06.16 time week against two Commonwealth
easily beat
Conference (CC) opponents
Holly Feeser’s
2006 time of and help from Widener beating
3:20.27 time. Her time was also an Elizabethtown, the Lebanon Val-
ECAC-qualifying time, beating the
ley Dutchmen move into a solid
standard 3:09.08.
second place in the CC standings.
Through the weeks on this road up
to second in the conference, LVC
Brad surdam
has gone on a hot winning streak
iCe hoCkey of eight games in a row.
Senior
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, fol-
Brad Photos courtesy of godutchmen.com
lowing the women’s Pink Game,
Surdam
had three the Dutchmen topped the Mes- other members of the team were caught fire when the second half returned off an injury and dished
assists on siah Falcons by a score of 64-56. not hesitant to step-up. Anthony began. Trautman canned 26 of out seven assists.
Friday in The game went back and forth Trautman ’11 and Jordan Stewart his career high 35 points in the The men are now 17-6 overall,
LVC’s win
throughout, but the Valley’s de- ’12 added in a total of 44 points second half, making this his ninth 8-4 in the conference. With a win
over
fense came up big late once again, and 14 rebounds combined. consecutive game with 20-plus at E-town on Tuesday, Feb. 15th,
Scranton
not allowing a Messiah basket for Following the rivalry win points. This game also came down they could clinch a No. 2 seed in
and
continued over five minutes of play. With against Messiah, LVC visited the to key free throws, which Traut- the playoffs. Results not available
his heavy fouling from the Falcons Albright Lions in Reading on Sat- man nailed with about 14 seconds at time of release. See godutch-
success against Drexel in the in the last minute of the game, urday afternoon and took in their left and put the game out of reach men.com for game details.
team’s season finale on Saturday.
Dutchmen players hit six out of eighth consecutive win in a close for the Lions. Stewart tallied 12
Surdam collected three points in
eight foul shots. Senior captain Joe one, 68-64. LVC trailed by only boards, and sophomore big man
Saturday’s game, bringing his sea-
son total to 53. Meehan sat out with an injury, but one point at halftime and then Danny Brooks scored 14. Meehan D. Callahan [email protected]
Ice Hockey wins final
Men’s hoops to second
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Women’s hoops falls to Messiah, raise $3,874 for American Cancer Society
Sherae jones ’11
La Vie Staff Writer
After winning 14 straight
games, the Women’s Basketball
team fell to Messiah 59-55 dur-
ing the fourth-annual Pink Game
Feb. 9. Sophomores Renee Fritz
and Liz Borgia each had 12 points,
while Suzie Noyes ’11 added 10
points in the loss. The loss was
the team’s first loss in the Com-
monwealth Conference. However,
the game, which raised funds and
awareness for breast cancer, raised
$3,874. All proceeds benefitted
the Lebanon chapter of the Ameri-
can Cancer Society.
On Saturday, the team traveled
to Albright College and bounced
back with a win, defeating the Li-
ons 72-36. Senior Andrea Hoover
led the team with 20 points, 8 re-
bounds and 8 assists. Caitlin Bach
’14 had 16 points and 7 rebounds,
while sophomore Liz Borgia add-
ed 15 points. The team is now 21-2
overall and 11-1 in the Common-
wealth Conference.
The women will travel to Eliza-
bethtown College on Feb. 15 and
then will host Alvernia University
on Feb. 19 for Senior Day. Come
support the team as they finish off
the regular season.
S. joneS [email protected]
Photos by Lauren Rachelle Scott ’12 / LA VIE