La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (March 23, 2011)

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 78, No. 16 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 March 23, 2011
THIS WEEK IN Why do you Relay? Cuts to
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Natosha Kreamer ’13
La Vie Staff Writer How Corbett’s
proposed budget could
Being or knowing someone af-
fected by cancer is one of the most affect LVC
devastating life experiences that
someone may go through in their
Alyssa Bender ’11
lifetime; not being able to fight
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back is even worse. So, why do you
relay? Is it for your aunt, father,
Women’s Basketball falls after
grandmother, brother… or is it to College students throughout
making it to Elite Eight
fight back for those lost? Or maybe Pennsylvania have been discussing
Page 8 you don’t know anyone affected what kind of impact Gov. Tom Cor-
by cancer at all, but you certainly bett’s proposed budget will have on
Photo by Justin Roth ’14 / LA VIE
A & e know of someone who does. their education and their futures:
CUTTING HAIR FOR CANCER At the 10th annual Relay for Life at Lebanon Val-
Relay for Life took place once Corbett’s $27.3 billion state budget
ley College, numerous students stepped up to the chair allowing whole ponytails to
again on Friday, March 18, with be chopped off. Eight inches or more were cut from volunteers whose hair will go to slashed spending on higher educa-
the theme of “Relay Around the agencies that make wigs for cancer patients. Julie Vonhauser ’11, pictured above, is tion by $675.
just one student who donated her locks of love to others
World,” announcing that cancer What does this mean for LVC?
has no ethnicity or country of ori- “It is unlikely that LVC will ex-
gin. With 507 participants and 68 of his class and various positions in pus, was affected with melanoma. perience any cuts in funding as a
total teams, both students of LVC clubs. He thanked the LVC com- She used his experiences to create result of Gov. Corbett’s proposed
and the community, Relay came munity for supporting him. Pres. a witty rap with a beat-box accom- budget,” explains President Mac-
close to making its monetary goal MacDonald was able to speak too, paniment. While she made light Donald. “There may be some slight
to stop cancer in its tracks. as his wife was affected by breast of the situation by using a rap, she reduction in monies available to
Various events were held cancer and is now a survivor. While truly expressed her gratefulness for students through the PHEAA pro-
throughout the day and night to both of them talked about their ex- her son’s cancer-free stage. gram, but the scale of this reduc-
Wig and Buckle to celebrate 75th raise money and awareness for all periences with cancer, MacDonald One of the most moving expe- tion is likely to be very small.”
anniversary with Cabaret
types of cancers. The event began showed not only an undying love riences during Relay is always the The proposed budget cut state

at 3 p.m. on Friday with the Survi- for the college and its students, but survivor lap. Survivors were given aid to the 18 public universities by
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vor Reception, which all survivors his wife, too as he showed full sup- purple Relay shirts to wear to signi- 50 percent. Luckily, LVC is not a
of cancer were invited to attend. port. fy that they were special to Relay in public university. Where it could
p
erSpectiveS Sinfonia serenaded the audience Dean Green and Vice President a much different way than most— affect LVC’s students is state grants:
with the National Anthem for the Krikorian were also able to speak they survived this horrible disease. The funding for state grants for col-
In this week’s Opinionated col-
opening ceremony, after which about their experiences with can- Pinned to their backs were papers lege students was reduced to $381
umn, Mark Rosborough shares his
Chaps lead a prayer. cer. Green spoke about the dreaded that stated how long they had been million, a $7 million reduction.
views on LVC’s reluctance to talk
The Relay for Life committee phone call he received from his sis- survivors. One man’s paper had his A 50-percent reduction seems
about race
Page 6 was excited to officially start relay ter, informing him that she was af- survival years down to a decimal, weighty, but just how dramatic are
by introducing several guest speak- fected by breast cancer. Many peo- while others were happy to state these cuts? According to the Amer-
ers that had stories of their experi- ple try to ignore the fact that cancer that they had been cancer-free for ican Association of State Colleges
ences with cancer. Nick Pantalone, could strike their family, and he 17 years. While supporters lined and Universities, Corbett’s cuts
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a 17-year-old receiving treatment was one of those people that least the track, survivors took the Survi- represent the largest single-year re-
News ..................................1-3 for cancer, spoke about how can- expected that phone call. vor Lap. Many found this moment duction in state support to public
Features ................................4 cer has…well, hasn’t, affected his Bonnie Kuhns knows that to be emotional, connecting the universities in the nation’s history.
Arts & Entertainment ............5
life. Since his diagnosis and treat- many don’t expect cancer to strike bodies of these survivors to some- “The overall effect of the budget
Perspectives...........................6
ment he has been able to continue their family first-hand, as her son, one they know or knew with can- on higher education in Pennsylva-
Sports .................................7-8
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Student Government
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nia may be dramatic if the budget is universities in the past has not pre- Sarah Kaltreider ’11, an Eng- Update: 3.14.11, 3. 21. 11
enacted on the terms the Governor vented tuition rising. lish secondary education major,
has proposed,” admits MacDon- Along with cuts to higher edu- has a more optimistic outlook:
now have Microsoft Office 2010 and
Nick Thrailkill ’14
ald. “The cuts in the funding for cation would come cuts to basic “In some aspects, it can benefit
computers on the first and second
La Vie Staff Writer
the public universities are surpris- education: Public schools in Penn- recent graduates because teachers
floors have Microsoft Access. The
ingly deep. The schools in the State sylvania would see a $550 million near retirement will opt out for a
On March 14, Student Govern- second floor of the library has been
System of Higher Education—the cut in basic-education funding, payout. Then districts are able to
ment convened in order to discuss designated an official quiet area and
14 universities like Millersville and with central PA districts perhaps hire recent graduates because our
ticketing at the intersection of Sum- student workers will be patrolling the
Shippensburg and Kutztown— seeing cuts ranging from seven to salary would start lower.
mit and Sheridan Streets, funding second floor every hour to make sure
will feel these reductions acutely, I 10 percent. Some LVC education “There are going to be negative
for ValleyFest, food service, the SG the quiet atmosphere is maintained.
believe. We’ll have to see how they students are worried. consequences with any budget cut
website and the plans of the Green Two new study rooms will be created
manage the decreases in their bud- “I definitely think that, if passed, to education, but unfortunately
Initiative Task Force. from rooms near Professor Labonte’s
gets.” this budget cut will certainly have the negative aspects are all what
SG President Ashten O’Brien office. In addition, Mols says that the
Corbett has defended his high- a negative effect on the current PA many focus on. It is too early to see
said that Annville police will ticket library will not extend its weekend
er education cuts, saying it is time teacher job market which, at least what either positive or negative
students who perform rolling stops hours because it is not economically
the state moves to directing money for music teachers, is not flour- outcome may be.”
at the intersection of Summit and feasible.
to the students, rather than the in- ishing on its own,” worries Erin
Sheridan Streets near the Boger On April 8, Chaplain Fullmer
stitution. He has also said he is up- Brubaker ’11, a music education
building. O’Brien asks that students and the Disaster Relief Coalition will
set that the money given to public major. A. BENDER [email protected]
make a complete stop at said inter- be holding a Cherry Blossom Festi-
section as a solution. val to raise money for disaster relief
RELAY: Raised $50,307.94 to fight cancer SG members are preparing to in Japan. SG members voted to allot
discuss funding proposals from a $1000 as a donation for disaster relief
Continued from Page 1 group organizing ValleyFest in order to Japan and $1000 for purchasing
to decide whether to approve fund- the food for the Festival.
cer. Forty-eight survivors took that ately holding out a can to collect and friends. Lights were dimmed ing for a tent, fireworks or a general SG election nomination forms
inspiring lap. Caregivers walked a money so they could “get off the and the luminaries shined around donation to ValleyFest. will be available on March 30 and are
lap beside those for support on a pot.” Two of the most memorable the track. Their memory lived on in Bill Allman of Metz is working due by 5 p.m. on April 4. The Survey-
second lap. of these were Officer Boyer, who this instant. to make sure that the omelet bar will Monkey election forms will be up
Bands played at Relay through- sat on the toilet in his boxer shorts, Participants were amused stay open until 9 a.m. SG members from April 6 to April 8. The Execu-
out the night, providing great en- and A.C. Brandon Smith who held watching the wing eating contest noted that dinner does not close ear- tive Board elections will be held after
tertainment and an ability to keep the can out with a desperate look to and the ice melt; the ice melt com- ly even though clean up might begin the general SG election. Students
the participants awake in the later oncoming walkers. petition involved teams who had before dinner officially ends. who are not on disciplinary or aca-
hours of the night. Popular mu- Around 6 p.m., participants to melt a block of ice and find the Jimmy Kroll ’11 said that student demic probation are eligible to run
sic was also provided throughout were able to take their frustrations penny in the middle in the most groups and clubs on campus may ac- for SG offices.
the night through the large speak- out on their favorite LVC coaches creative and effective way possible. cess examples of club constitutions Bill Allman of Metz has got the
ers that streamed throughout the and Resident Assistants by pay- TKE got into this action by placing and nomination forms through the Over-Easy egg station in the cafeteria
track. ing some spare change to pie them the ice on a member’s naked back. SG website. up and running, but some SG mem-
And while others were walking in the face. Pies made of canned Let’s just say that the tactics used The Green Initiative Task Force bers say that the eggs at the station
the track for awareness of cancer, whipped cream were shoved by by all teams got a little crazy. will be collecting and properly recy- are only cooked on one side instead
others were actively donating their willing payers into the volunteers’ For most, the highlight was cling old technological devices from of both. SG members also discussed
time…and hair. Haircuts took faces. Zumba at midnight. Many partici- LVC students and Annville residents the new meal payment option that
place throughout the night and Perhaps the most moving pants anticipated this moment and in the Red Lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the UG has implemented, which
anyone that was able to donate at speech throughout the whole night literally danced their night away. in the Red Lot during ValleyFest uses both a student’s meal plan and
least eight inches of their hair was was that from Liz Borgia ’12 about Winding down, the raffles were Weekend. The Quittie clean-up will flex dollars in order to pay for the
encouraged to for use on wigs for her mother’s losing battle with called and the closing ceremony be held on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 meal. SG members believe that the
cancer patients. Nicole Manrodt breast cancer. Her mother, who ended the evening. But the most p.m. Students may sign up for a post- UG staff should put up signs that
’12 was just one of the many who had been in battle with the disease important part was the totals an- clean-up meal on Redbook, but SG clarify to students how this new meal
donated her hair to this great cause, for years, recently passed away. nounced for Relay. In total, this members have decided to allot mon- payment option works.
“I always loved my long hair and Choking back tears, Borgia talked event raised $50,307.94 to battle ey to purchase meals for students SG member Adam Abruzzo ’12
had no reason to cut it. When I saw about both the beauty and strength cancer. The top group was Wom- without meal plans. met with Director of Public Safety
they were donating hair at Relay, of her mother. The speech hit home en’s Soccer with $6,349.64 and the On March 21, Student Govern- Brent Oberholtzer in order to discuss
I knew I needed to. Most cancer with many who lost their parents in top participant was Chloe Baro ’14 ment convened in order to discuss the overflow of cars in the Red Lot.
Changes to the writing center
patients don’t have the option of a battle with cancer, but also it most who raised $2,775. Women’s soccer changes in Bishop Library; the Since students are still angry about
keeping their hair but I do! I did importantly challenged others to also defeated all other teams with Cherry Blossom Festival; SG Class the Red Lot situation, Abruzzo is
it to support cancer patients and think about what Borgia had gone their online totals, but Julie Vonha- President, Representative and Exec- planning to meet with Oberholtzer
help those who need wigs.” While through and how strong she is as a suer ’11 raised $2,300 online by her utive Board elections; the Over Easy again. Some SG members argued
Manrodt is just one of many peo- victim of such a misfortune. own effort. While the event didn’t Eggs bar; the new UG meal payment that next year, parking on Summit
ple who had the courage to chop Luminaries were lit in honor or reach their goal of $58,000, there is option; the variety of Bravo food; Street should be given out based on
off their long locks that night, she memory of those that battled can- still time to do so. The committee parking problems and the Cystic Fi- a merit system. The Executive Board
contributed so much to cancer pa- cer. For some, this really hit home. has until August to reach this goal. brosis Softball Tournament. will be working on the specifics of
tients everywhere. Start growing Julia Kenny, a senior, purchased So, why do you relay? Is it for Class of 2014 President Roberto the system during the week.
your hair for next year’s Relay! a luminary for just ten dollars in your uncle, mother, grandfather, or Valdes discussed changes to the li- The Cystic Fibrosis Softball Tour-
Throughout the night, partici- memory of her grandmother who sister? Or is it for those lost? brary as a result of student suggests nament will be have table sign-ups in
pants were lucky enough to see she lost exactly ten years ago on to Director of the Library Frank Mund starting next Monday.
some of their favorite LVC people the day of Relay. In fact, 105 oth- Mols last week. The computers on
sitting on a purple toilet, desper- ers did the same for their relatives N. KREAMER [email protected] the middle island on the first floor N. THRAILKILL [email protected]
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The Curriculum Committee
C A M P U S
La Vie investigates how classes are chosen at LVC
All of these changes, whether fulfill each area of their general ed-
Jake King ’11
they are for a new course, a new mi- ucation commitments. This allows
La Vie Staff Writer
nor or adding or removing a general majors like business and music
Picking classes is a big decision, education fulfillment, come to the education more flexibility in their
CRIMEWATCH
and with the plenitude of options curriculum committee in the form course loads and makes complet-
available to LVC students, there’s of a proposal, which is reviewed by ing the program in four years more
definitely a lot to consider before the committee before being sent to manageable.
running the semi-annual gauntlet the full faculty for consideration. In addition, the curriculum
of online registration. But before The committee makes recommen- committee must also keep abreast
each semester’s course catalog be- dations on the proposals but in the of requirements that the Pennsyl- All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
comes available for students to re- end, though, it holds no decision vania Department of Education has
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view, each class on it, at some point power; only a majority vote by the for students, particularly those in-
in time, had to go through an ap- full faculty can accept or deny a volved in education programs, and 3-3-11 | Arnold Art Gallery
proval process to make the cut. proposal. so it is the committee’s task to en- Building Alarm
This is where the college’s cur- A major part of this process is sure that LVC’s education majors The building alarm in Arnold Art Gallery went off.
riculum committee comes in. Serv- whether or not a course should are meeting all state requirements
ing as a sort of legislative body fulfill general education require- in the courses they take. The Mid- 3-13-11 | Funkhouser
which oversees the changes to the ments. Like other members of the dle States accreditation process the Theft
college’s academic offerings, the curriculum committee, Dr. Gary college is currently undergoing will The “TKE” sign was reported missing from Funkhouser.
committee is the starting point for Grieve-Carlson serves as an advi- also be a great way to realize oppor-
3-14-11 | Campus
many things, ranging from new sor, offering recommendations on tunities for improvement and take
Campus Violation
courses to new academic programs. individual proposals from his per- advantage of them.
A campus fire safety policy violation was reported.
Dr. Michael Schroeder, head spective as director of the General “I think that in an ideal world
of the curriculum committee, de- Education program. Unlike other the curriculum committee should
3-17-11 | Dellinger
scribes its role as that of a “gate- programs which have specific fac- play a more active role in facilitat-
Fire Alarm
keeper” and notes that changing ulty and can evaluate their curri- ing dialog among and between fac-
The fire alarm went off in Dellinger due to burnt potatoes.
the college’s curriculum is a natural cula as a whole, general education, ulty members about where we see
part of adapting to an ever-chang- according to Grieve-Carlson, is a this institution going. So often we
3-18-11 | Campus
ing world. bit more difficult. get caught up in the details of the
Fire Alarm
“In order to keep up with what’s “With general education, there trees and these floods of propos- A fire alarm went off, however there was no smoke or flames.
happening in the wider academic is no department; it’s the whole als that are coming in, etc. that we
world, we need to transform our faculty and so we can’t sit down have a hard time seeing the forest. 3-20-11 | Campus
curriculum to stay on top of things,” and look at the curriculum and Where are we going as an institu- Disturbance
Schroeder says. Schroeder gives the decide the changes. So the most tion? How do we see our curricu- A student being disrespectful was reported.
example of the Digital Commu- common way for the gen. ed. pro- lum evolving?” Schroeder asks.
nications program, which did not gram to change is piecemeal,” says The committee stresses that it is
Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
exist a decade ago. However, given Grieve-Carlson. always welcoming student perspec-
the growing influence of the inter- The general education program tives as well, both on the commit-
net and technology, it has gradually in its current form came from a tee itself (which has two student Corrections & Clarifications
evolved into a major and just last major overhaul in the early 1990s, members) and also when it comes
year became its own department. which moved away from having to the general education program. It is our continuing goal to provide readers with complete and accurate
The new international Studies pro- a set of core classes every student information. To that end, we welcome and encourage notification of
gram is another new option for stu- had to take to the model presented any mistakes. Readers who wish to submit corrections should send an
dents which came about through today, in which students can take email to [email protected], subject line: Corrections.
changes to the curriculum. classes from a variety of majors to J. KING [email protected]
Disaster in Japan: How can you help?
Sarah Barkman ’12 the loss of friends and family, natural disaster strikes. The Di- ture, Lebanon Valley College will soup, vegetarian sushi, edamame,
Perspectives Editor the threat of radiation poisoning saster Relief Coalition is not a hold its own “Cherry Blossom Fes- green tea ice cream and gummy
and the uncertainty of what will student-run organization, though tival” on Friday, April 8 from 6-8 bears will also be provided. This
After the devastating earth- happen next. With such an un- many students are involved. p.m. The event is open to the pub- event will cost $15 per adult and $5
quake and tsunami in Japan on precedented level of devastation Anyone, whether they are stu- lic and will take place in the West per student or child. For tickets in
March 11, the world has watched in Japan, Lebanon Valley College dents, professors or community Dining Hall of Mund. The festival advance call [phone]. Stu-
with sympathy and horror as has formed a team of volunteers members, are welcome to attend will include activities such as Japa- dents can access the event through
the enormity of destruction this who are determined to help and meetings. After their first brain- nese music, live music (band to be Redbook. All proceeds will benefit
natural disaster has caused con- give aid in any way possible. storming meeting on March 15, announced), make-your-own Ori- the Japanese recovery efforts.
tinues to unfold. As of March 18, The Disaster Relief Coalition, the Disaster Relief Coalition has gami for kids and a silent auction. Anyone with further ideas on
7,200 people were reported dead which was created after Hurri- decided that raising and donating The silent auction will include a how to help Japan or with ques-
and 10,900 people were reported cane Katrina struck Louisiana, money will be the most effective ceremonial Yukata, silver jewelry, tions regarding the festival is urged
missing. Since disaster struck, provides a way for LVC students way to help the Japanese people. Shiori-Ningyo bookmarks, Japa- to contact Chaplain Fullmer at
the people of Japan have faced and community members to In order to raise money but also nese dolls and a hand-made Hyotan [email protected].
the destruction of their homes, come together and help when spread awareness of Japanese cul- Gourd. Japanese food such as miso S. BARKMAN [email protected]
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Features
Winter storm sets record, damage on campus and surrounding area
Sarah Frank ’14 order to visit family or significant Perhaps most affected by the storm
Circulation Manager others that do not live on campus. was travel through the dorm build-
“Public Safety and Facilities Ser- ing hallways as piles of wet things
For all of you who looked out vices worked through the storm to coalesced around doorways and
your windows on Saturday morn- keep campus safe for the students spread across the hall. There was
ing and then commenced jump- and many guests that were enjoy- however several local road closures
ing up and down due to the storm
with excitement, no, including 322 both
the snow this week- east and west as they
end was not a dream. branch off of 72 as
It certainly wasn't a well as a small sec-
dream dealing with it tion of 422 being
either. Lebanon of- closed for a period
ficially got 8 inches of time due to debris
of snow on the 29th in the street. Local
which easily smashed traffic was not af-
the 1925 record of 2.2 fected by these road
inches. Those who closures, though
were unprepared for there was some con-
the storm, as most of cern for larger trucks
TOP Trees collapse due to the weight of snow in front of Lynch Memorial Hall knock-
us were, either strug- using 422 as their ing down a nearby lamp post. BOTTOM Two firefighters clean up wreckage due to
gled to get about their transport route fit- the downed trees, poles, and other random debris.
daily business on Sat- ting onto the smaller
urday and Sunday or side streets to pass
simply didn't go out by the blocked area.
at all. Many local at- Though complaints
tractions, such as the for the cold and the
Pennsylvania Renais- incessant power
sance Faire, closed outages as well as
down for on Saturday concern for driving
because of the snow conditions made
Photos compiled by Sarah Frank ‘14
and stayed closed themselves known,
Sunday because of the damage. ing the events of the day.” stated most bore the storm with a sense of
LVC students went about their Public Safety Officer Brent Ober- wonder. “Since the snow is coming
weekend coming and going about holtzer. Though there was some early, does that mean Santa is com-
as much as normal. Those that damage to the campus as far as ing early too?” a recent Facebook
had to go to work found a way to fallen branches were concerned, in- status posted by LVC Sophomore
get there and many slept late into cluding a significantly large branch Brittany Lee Skocki is one of many
the morning as usual. Some even by Lynch that knocked down a reactions to the October snowfall.
braved the weather in order to leave light pole, there were no reports of
campus (perhaps with the hopes of any accidents, damage to vehicles
getting stuck away from school) in or any other personal belongings. S. Frank [email protected]
Meditation club offers Students partake in Halloween festivities
relaxing experience
Zombies threaten student safety in Mund Dining Hall
Sarah Frank ’14 come intimate with our minds.”
Sarah Frank ’14 purpose and the other was shorter hand print adorned the door and
Circulation Manager This type of meditation is all
Circulation Manager with scraggly long hair and as he scarlet pools of blood ornamented
about concentration, the sim-
walked he dragged a foot, broken at the steps inside. The zombies and
If stress is keeping you from plest form of which is performed
If you happened to be in the the ankle, behind him. their victim have not been spotted
being able to concentrate on your by counting to one’s breath and
cafeteria between 6:15 and 6:30 Not long after their appearance since. Caution is advised to any-
work, then perhaps the Medita- concentrating on the air as it ex-
Monday evening, Halloween night, in the cafeteria there was a loud one planning on traveling in the
tion group on campus is some- its the body through the nose or
you possibly saw a very curious crash just outside in the Mund dark and a buddy system is recom-
thing you should look into. Med- fills the body in the abdomen.
sight. Amongst all the regular stu- lobby. The zombies had fixated on mended. It is hoped that this inci-
itation meets every Wednesday at Mostly professors attend this
dents and those who wore colorful a victim and attacked them, knock- dent is an isolated phenomena but
noon in order to learn about and particular group but students are
(and discernibly fake) Halloween ing them to the ground as well as nothing can be certain. Even so
do a little meditation. The group welcome and do join in. Check
costumes were a pair of gore-spat- moving a table and an innocent set please be assured everything is be-
is led by Professor Sullivan, who it out, because it might just work
tered zombies. Though they were of chairs. After a scuffle the victim ing done to keep the students safe.
first explains what the purpose of for you.
not easily spotted in the crowd, up escaped and having nothing to de- If you see a zombie please contact
a particular way of meditating is Meetings are held Wednesdays
close it was quite obvious that the fend themselves with ran from the Public Safety as soon as possible at
and then allows the group to per- at 12 p.m. in the Miller Chapel,
light of the waning moon had awak- Mund lobby. (717)-867-6111 and whatever you
form a simple exercise. Currently, Fellowship Lounge. All are wel-
ened their undead bodies. Believed Upon following the zombies do, do not let it bite you.
the group is learning about and come.
to be former students of LVC, one as they gave chase to their prize,
working with Zen Meditation. In
was tall and thin, bleeding from an blood was discovered at the north-
Zen Meditation “We begin to be- S. Frank [email protected]
eye-socket recently deprived of its ern entrance to Lynch as a crimson S. Frank [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment

Experiencing The Vagina Monologues
La Vie Perspectives Editor Sarah Barkman offers her eye-opening experience of LVC’s annual event
’11, stage manager, co-head of the year-to-year. With different ac- Vagina Monologues is donated to and the women’s center.
Sarah Barkman ’12
Vulva Voices, and director; Ashley tresses performing in the mono- organizations dedicated to ending This year’s Vagina Warriors includ-
Perspectives Editor
Conzelmann ’11, director and co- logues, the variety of the optional violence against women. Ensler re- ed student warrior, Theodora Hermes
The Vagina Monologues, writ- head of the Vulva Voices; Theo- piece and a different spotlight piece quires that each group performing ’12; faculty/staff warrior, Dr. Cathy
ten by playwright and activist Eve dora Hermes ’12, director; and which is written by Eve Ensler each her play donates ten percent of the Romagnolo and community warrior,
Ensler, is an inspiring and ground- Lisa Adamu proceeds to Eric Stiles from SARCC. All of these
breaking piece of art that took the ’12, direc- the Spot- individuals have made strides in the
United States by storm in 1994. tor, The Va- light orga- fight to end violence against women.
Since then, the show has been per- gina Mono- nization’s The Vagina Monologues is a mean-
formed in more than 130 countries logues was c h o i c e ingful and emotional play which
and translated into 45 languages. brilliantly of move- carries with it a message that needs
Eye-opening, shocking, funny performed ments— to be spread throughout the world:
and serious, this show touches the at LVC’s this year to Violence against women needs to
hearts of all who attend. own Leedy the women stop. Fortunately, there are women
The Vagina Monologues is a benefit T h e a te r and girls such as Ensler, Merlet and every single
performance for the V-Day Organiza- on March of Haiti. woman associated with the V-Day
tion, which is a global activist move- 19. Faculty LVC also Movement who inspire others to
ment to end violence against women members donated its make a difference and fight to end this
and girls. The monologues include included proceeds to widespread violence. Among these
topics of sex, love, rape, menstruation, advisor Ve- an organiza- inspirational women is every student
birth and more. Contrary to the belief nus Ricks, tion called and faculty member involved in the
UNBREAKABLE UNITY The full cast of this Spring 2011 “The Vagina
of some individuals, the V-Day Move- director of M a d r e : production and performance of The
Monologues,” bringing very real issues to light through this event
ment is not a “man-hating” feminist the Office of Healing Haiti, Vagina Monologues here at LVC.
rights organization. In reality, the Multi-Cul- Healing Our- It is important for each and ev-
V-Day Movement works diligently tural Affairs; Dr. Cathy Romagnolo, year, The Vagina Monologues is selves, to LVC’s new Women’s Ser- ery person to remember that it is not
to increase awareness about violence assistant professor of English; and unique each and every time that it vices and Gender Resource Center, only women in the Congo or in Haiti
against women and to raise money Dr. Karen Walker, associate profes- is performed. This year’s spotlight to the Sexual Assault Resource and who experience physical, emotional
to help these women. The movement sor of Education. piece was “Myriam”, dedicated to Counseling Center (SARCC) of and sexual abuse. It is your mother,
fights to end this violence, which in- In the words of head director Myriam Merlet and the women Lebanon, the Domestic Violence sister, cousin, teacher, co-worker and
cludes rape, battery, incest, female Robyn Stine ’11, “I have been a part and girls of Haiti. The optional Intervention of Lebanon County classmate. Violence can affect any
genital mutilation and sex slavery. of The Vagina Monologues for the piece was “Say It”, dedicated to the and AIDS Alliance. woman, which is why it is crucial
Lebanon Valley College is hon- past four years, and it is the most “comfort women” who were forced LVC’s production of The Vagina to support benefit productions
ored to be a part of this global meaningful thing that I have done into sexual servitude by the Japa- Monologues works in coordination such as The Vagina Monologues. For
movement. Under the direction here at LVC.” nese Army during World War II with various other LVC organiza- more information concerning the
of Robyn Stine ’11, head director; Though this play has been per- and are still waiting for an apology tions such as the Office of Multi- V-Day Movement, check out www.
Jamie Latshaw ’11, student pro- formed at LVC for the past six from the government. Cultural Affairs, the F-word club, vday.org.
ducer and director; Christa Levko years, it is never the same from All of the money raised by The Wig and Buckle Theater Company S. BARKMAN [email protected]
Wig & Buckle’s Cabaret celebrates past and present
Come this Saturday, March 26, to experience 75 years of Wig & Buckle success with assorted performances
we have so much talent and so from the hit TV sitcom How I Met “This is also a great opportunity
Justin Roth ’14
many past members that have con- Your Mother starring Deffley as for us to spotlight the different
La Vie Staff Writer
tributed to our success.” well as his other Wig and Buckle strengths of our performers.”
Lebanon Valley College’s the- Sean Deffley ’11 and Jamie co-stars. Come out and support Wig
ater company will be hosting a Latshaw ’11 will be emceeing Wig and Buckle will be hold- and Buckle’s performers, past
special cabaret celebrating their the anniversary cabaret. There ing raffles in addition to the cab- and present, as they celebrate
75th anniversary on March 26 at will be special performances by aret, including a 50/50 raffle for 75 years of entertaining the LVC
7 p.m. in Leedy Theater. The caba- Dr. Kevin Pry ’76 and Stephanie a Wig and Buckle 75th Anniver- community. Wig and Buckle wel-
ret will feature current students as Via ’95 along with some of the sary Polo. Wig and Buckle will comes all LVC students as well
well as Wig and Buckle Alumni. familiar faces of Wig and Buck- also feature a display of the his- as the community members. Ad-
“Over the summer, a few of us le, such as Eric Mansilla ’12 and tory of LVC’s theater company. mission to the show is a suggest-
were talking about ways we could Laura Gingerich ’13. There will be concessions avail- ed $5 donation for students and
celebrate the 75th anniversary,” Via will be performing “Fol- able at the performance during adults. Tickets can be reserved
explains Erin Brubaker ’11, chair low Your Heart” from Urinet- intermissions. on the Wig and Buckle website,
of the committee responsible for own with Mansilla. Other per- Philosophy” from You’re a Good “This is a rare opportunity to www.wigandbuckle.com.
organizing the event. “The idea of formances include Rosemary Man, Charlie Brown. Ending the see the many talents of our current
a cabaret was brought up and I just Bucher ’14 and Keifer Kem- evening will be a performance of company as well as some select area
knew it would be perfect because merly ’14 performing “My New “Nothing Suits Me Like A Suit” alumni performers,” says Brubaker. J. ROTH [email protected]
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Mark Rosborough ’11
as a white member of society diversity. ignore.
Winner of three Contributing Columnist
Pennsylvania Newspaper when thinking about race, is Secondly, as white Ameri- Conversation is a powerful
Association 2011 Keystone Press
On a campus composed to feel one of two ways. First, cans, it is hard not to feel guilty. tool. Yet, as a campus, we have
Awards
of an overwhelmingly white Americans living in the 21st We cannot deny the single most let our discomfort and hesita-
CO-EDITORS student body, it’s about time century seem to think that they atrocious part of our nation’s tion regarding race overwhelm
Katie Zwiebel ’12
Alyssa Bender ’11 someone at least began talking are removed from the race “is- history, and as white individu- and silence us. I believe that we
about race. I do not mean to sue.” We think, “I never owned als, thinking about slavery and must begin talking about the
FEATURES EDITOR
Caitlin Murphy ’12
suggest that the lack of minor- slaves; I am not racist, and the racism can sometimes elicit a reasons why LVC seems to have
A&E EDITOR ity students at LVC is necessar- problem doesn’t even exist.” feeling of responsibility that a very strange and standoffish
Tony Gorick ’11
ily a problem. Though diver- If this is you, and I will admit prohibits us from ever wanting feeling towards race, despite
PERSPECTIVES EDITOR
Sarah Barkman ’12 sity can bring many interesting to having felt this way before, to approach these issues. We’re the huge progress our society
SPORTS EDITOR and valuable characteristics to I would encourage you to re- afraid that if we talk about race has and is making to improve
Lauren Scott ’12
a community, the fact that it think your stance. This country, we might sound racist or of- equality and change our his-
SENIOR COPY EDITOR
Alyssa Sweigart ’12 hardly exists on our campus though having made incredible fend someone. If we simply torical conceptions that are un-

CIRCULATION MANAGER does not have to detract from progress particularly over the avoid it—problem solved. I just and untrue. It is time, LVC.
Sarah Frank ’14
the overall college experience. last fifty or so years, still strug- would say that the majority We must move from behind
BUSINESS MANAGER Yet in my four years, and par- gles with questions of racial of time, these worries should our walls and change the envi-
Matthew Garber ’11
ticularly lately, I have noticed a equality. To think that our cam- not prevent us from speaking. ronment of this campus in the
ADVISER general discomfort and a lack of pus, and we as individuals, have Certainly, racism exists and we hopes that LVC can become an
Robert E. Vucic
open discussion about race— some how missed this train of must guard against situations informed campus committed
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characteristic of our society and ism is simply foolish, so why and hate. Yet as a campus, we our racial environment.
Meetings are held Mondays at 5:15
p.m. in our Mund office, activities perhaps the sole biggest cultur- not at least talk about how our must move away from letting
room #3. We’re always looking for new al shift faced by our generation. constructions are changing and our fears silence us to talking
writers! So what is the problem? I new ways to think about race in about a concern sitting on our M. RosboRough [email protected]
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Women’s hoops fall in Elite Eight
Schedule
S
coreboard
Sherae Jones ’11
Wednesday, 3/23
Softball La Vie Staff Writer Softball @ Gettysburg, 3 p.m.
@ Juniata, 3/17: W 6-0, W 10-3
@ Widener, 3/20: L 0-1, W 8-0 Women’s Basketball ended
vs. Desales, 3/20: W 4-2, W 3-0 their season with a fantastic run, Baseball @ Ursinus, 3:30 p.m.
reaching the Elite 8 for the first
Men’s Tennis vs. King’s, 3:30 p.m.
time in program history. The team
Baseball
finished with an overall record of
@ King’s, 3/15: W 8-0
@ Widener, 3/18: L 5-9 28-3, a program best. Women’s LAX @ Susquehanna,
4 p.m.
vs. Widener, 3/19: W 2-1, L 3-1 The team received an automat-
@ PSU-Berks, 3/20: L 4-5, L 0-5 ic bid to the NCAA tournament
after defeating Messiah College in Men’s LAX @ Alvernia, 4 p.m.
the Commonwealth Conference
Men’s Lacrosse
Championship on Feb 26. The Thursday, 3/24
vs. Shenandoah, 3/15: W 8-2
@ Susquehanna, 3/19: L 7-8 team also was granted the privi- Baseball vs. Gettysburg, 3:30
lege to host the first and second p.m.
Photos courtesy of godutchmen.com
round of the tournament in An-
HOOPS HONORS Head Coach Todd Goclowski and senior Andrea
Women’s Lacrosse
nville. On Friday night (March 4) Hoover were honored by d3hoops.com for their successes this season Friday, 3/25
@ Eastern, 3/16: W 16-8
the team defeated Neumann 83- Men’s Tennis @ Marywood, 3
@ Immaculata, 3/19: W 15-6
68. They then advanced to the sec- 62-50 (March 12), just short of WBCA All-American, and was p.m.
ond round (March 5), where they the Final Four. named to the d3hoops.com All-
Women’s Tennis defeated Randolph Macon 73-56. Senior Andrew Hoover contin- American Second Team. Baseball @ Alvernia, 3:30 p.m.
@ Ursinus, 3/18: L 2-7 The very next weekend the ued to receive post-season hon- On behalf of La Vie, we would
team hosted the Sweet 16 and the ors. She was named d3hoops.com like to congratulate the Women’s Saturday, 3/26
For Men’s and Women’s Track Elite Eight in Annville. On March Mid-Atlantic Regional Player of Basketball Team on a wonderful Baseball vs. Alvernia, 12 p.m.
see godutchmen.com for results 11, the women defeated William the Year, while Head Coach Todd season. Men’s LAX @ Wilkes, 1 p.m.
Paterson 83-61, advancing them Goclowski was named d3hoops.
to the Elite Eight. However, the com Mid-Atlantic Coach of the
See more at godutchmen.com
team fell to Christopher Newport Year. Hoover was also named S. JoneS [email protected]
Baseball struggles after successful break
Dan Callahan ’14
La Vie Staff Writer
doubleheader. In the first game,
Coming off a successful 5-3 the Nittany Lions took an early
spring break trip to Florida, the four-run lead in the third inning,
Valley baseball team was ready to but the Dutchmen came roaring
begin playing in the brisk Penn- back over the following two in-
sylvania weather once again. They nings, tying it up at four. Derek
started off the season with a bang, Brousseau ’13 knocked in Kevin
beating Kings College 8-0 on Greene ’13 and Kyle Wenger ’14,
March 15. Freshman Corey Cini- who both reached on hits. Junior
cola picked up the first win of his Ryan Schwartz brought Brous-
career, and junior Jacob Rhody seau in later that inning off a single.
knocked in and scored two runs. Greene hit a sac fly and scored
Commonwealth Conference Mills in the following inning. Penn
play opened up this weekend be- State scored on a wild pitch in the
Photo courtesy of godutchmen.com
tween our Dutchmen and the sixth inning, and the lead stood.
Pride of Widener University. LVC while Jacob Rhody ’12 added a conference. In the first contest, ju- game two and lit up the scoreboard Freshman Michael Specht’s sec-
took only one out of the three run in the fifth after Aaron Mills’ nior Dustin Deibert went 2-3 and with 12 runs in seven innings. Mills ond career start at pitcher lasted
games from the defending confer- ’12 solo home run. The Pride kept scored a run in the second inning. ended a no-hit bid for the Pride in five and one-thirds innings with
ence champs. adding runs throughout the game, Rasich brought Deibert in on a the bottom of the seventh with a three strikeouts.
In the first game of the series on and the lead became out of reach. ripped single up the middle. Colt single to left field, and Rhody fol- Another freshman started
Friday in Chester, Widener took Widener took the first game of Zarilla ’12 singled the sixth and lowed up with another single to game two, but very limited offense
an early lead in the first by scoring three, 9-5. Witmer ended up going added another run to the lead as center. Kyle Wenger ’14 walked to would land Cinicola with the loss.
four runs off four hits. The Dutch- 3-5 with two RBIs. Mills also had Mills hit him home on a single to load the bases, and freshman Cody Penn State-Berks only allowed one
men tallied a run on the board in two RBIs off two hits. right. Widener scored in the sev- Richard got an RBI after ground- hit throughout the game, and be-
the second when catcher Jordan LVC split a doubleheader to enth, but it wasn’t enough. Senior ing out. Junior Dustin Adam sin- gan scoring their five runs in the
Witmer ’12 hit his first career wrap up their series with Widener pitcher Nate Blough held the Pride gled and knocked in the final two second inning.
home run. Widener’s lead began to on Saturday at McGill Field, win- to only four hits and one run and runs LVC would score. LVC will host Gettysburg Col-
diminish over the next couple in- ning the first game 2-1 and losing also struck out five in a complete On Sunday afternoon, LVC lege on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at
nings. Junior Tom Rasich singled the second game 12-3. The Dutch- game outing. traveled to Reading to face off McGill Field.
and scored in the fourth inning, men are now 7-5 overall, 1-2 in the Widener came out strong in against Penn State-Berks in a D. Callahan [email protected]
Women’s hoops fall in Elite Eight Baseball back to the mound
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Softball season starts off strong
lauren Scott ’12
On Sunday, the Dutchmen fin-
Sports Editor
ished out the weekend at home
After finishing spring break versus DeSales University, where
with a 4-3 record, the Lady Dutch- they took both games.
men Softball Team played at Ju- Malizzia struck out seven in the
niata College on St. Patrick’s Day, 4-2 victory over the Bulldogs in
where they found victories in both the first game.
games of the doubleheader action. Deardorff and Donoghue
Laura Snyder ’11 pitched a full crossed the plate first to give the
game shut out in the 6-0 victory Dutchmen a 2-0 lead. Kehr scored
over the Eagles, as she allowed in the third as Krause reached
only three hits and stuck out 10 on a dropped fly ball. Freeman’s
batters. groundout allowed Deardorff to
Senior Linley Eberhart crossed cross again in the fifth.
the plate first for the Dutchmen as DeSales scored a two-run
she was sent home by a single from homerun in the sixth, but it was
Alexa Maddy ’13 in the second in- in vain as Malizzia retired the next
ning. In the fourth, the Dutchmen five batters in the victory.
added four more runs as Maddy Game two placed Palmerio on
added a sacrifice fly to score one, Photos courtesy godutchmen.com the mound for the Dutchmen. She
and junior Chelsea Kehr’s triple throwing error and wild pitch by the fifth, marking a 10-3 game. sent Kehr to first, allowing Krause managed to hold the Bulldogs to
led freshman Mary Readinger and the Eagles scored two more run- On Saturday the team trav- to cross. allowing only two runners to reach
junior Chelsea Detwiler across the ners. eled to Widener where they split Krause scored again in the scoring position in the 3-0 shut
plate. Senior Chelsea Artz sent Juniata was able to cut the lead the games. Widener took the first fourth as she hit her second homer out.
Kehr home to round out the in- to half later in the inning, but the game 1-0 in nine innings while of the season. Junior Stephanie Hulme capi-
ning. Dutchmen crossed another four LVC won the second 8-0 in six. Palmerio hit a double in the talized off an error from Read-
An inning later, senior Ka- in the second. Snyder opened up Both teams were held scoreless fifth and eventually scored off a inger’s sacrifice bunt. Artz added
tie Freeman was sent home by a with a double and was sent home until back-to-back doubles in the single from senior Meghan Dono- on Hartman’s sacrifice fly. Hulme
ground out by Readinger. by a triple from freshman Katie ninth gave the Pride the victory. ghue. Secola reached on a single opened up the fifth with a double
In game two, Kristen Palmerio Deardorff. Palmerio hit a single Val Malizzia ’11 recorded her and Artz took over as pinch run- while Readinger sent her across
’12 pitched a complete game, giv- to cross Deardorff before sopho- third win of the season in the sec- ner. She crossed with a two-out the plate for the second time in
ing up three runs on twice as many more Steffani Secola hit a two-run ond game as she allowed only two single by Alison Hartman ’14. the game, giving the Dutchmen a
hits. The junior grabbed a career- homer. hits and struck out five batters. Deardorff welcomed the sixth score of 3-0.
high eight strikeouts. Senior Marisa Krause added In the second, Deardorff inning with a single while Read- The softball team will travel to
Continuing their success from her own homer with two outs in crossed after an error, stolen base inger and Donoghue were walked. Gettysburg today and Alvernia on
the first game, the Dutchmen the third inning, and Freeman and single by Secola. Krause also Secola’s single scored two runners Saturday before facing Delaware
crossed four runners in the first. added her own solo homerun in scored after a walk proved fatal while Freeman’s sacrifice fly sent Valley at home on Tuesday, March
Freeman hit a double to center to the fifth. for the Pride. Snyder advanced Donoghue home, capping the 8-0 29 at 3 p.m.
send Kehr and Palmerio before a The Eagles scored one in vain in Krause on her single and an error lead after six. l.SCott [email protected]
Women’s lacrosse defeats Immaculata in fourth game of season
Improve to .500, prepare for MAC contest
lauren Scott ’12 The Dutchmen exploded in LVC took the lead early twice to tie the game, but Buck- stopped three and picked up the
Sports Editor the second half, outscoring Im- thanks to two goals by Krechel man scored off Kruter’s draw and win for the Flying Dutchmen.
maculata 8-0, winning seven of and one from Sullivan, but the assist to steal the lead to favor the The team will travel to
Women’s lacrosse found suc- the nine draw controls and gain- Mighty Macs answered, taking a Dutchmen. Susquehanna University today
cess against Immaculata on Sat- ing seven free position chances. 4-3 lead. Clift tied the game with The second half was all LVC for their final non-conference
urday, March 19, improving their Junior Kristin Clift knocked 7:35 left in the half. as the team added eight more. game. They will trave to Wilkes
record to 2-2. in two while Allison McGinniss Five goals were scored in LVC was favored in shots, on Saturday before returning
Sophomore Hana Krechel ’13, Suzanne Sullivan ’13 and the final 1:44 of the half, start- 30-23, and draw controls, 15- to LVC to play Misericordia on
and freshman Lindsey Buckman Christy Wilson ’13 also put one ing with one from McGinniss. 8. Freshman Corinne Palombo Tuesday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
collected five goals and six points each on the board for the Dutch- Buckman knocked one in 14 sec- made nine saves in 38:06 of play,
apiece in the 15-6 victory. men. onds later. Immaculata answered and sophomore Erica Ameigh l.SCott [email protected]