La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (November 2, 2011)

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by  Lebanon Valley College

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 79, No. 7 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 November 2, 2011
LVC remembers teacher, colleague R E L A Y F O R
THIS WEEK IN
L I F E
LA VIE
Jocelyn Davis ’15
Relay kicks
F La Vie Staff Writer
eatures
off with
“Bryan was a colleague and a
friend. One of the things I treasure
most in the thirteen years I’ve been great success
at LVC is that I became Bryan’s
friend. He didn’t give that friend-
ship easily or cheaply. He was a
Nick Thrailkill ’14
ferociously honest man and I will
Meditation Club provides La Vie Staff Writer
miss him,” said President Stephen
opportunities for students to
C. MacDonald.
relieve stress
Last Thursday, dozens of stu-
Dr. Bryan V. Hearsey, Professor
dents poured through the entry-
Page 4 Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences,
way into the cafeteria, brightly
died last Friday at the Penn State
decorated with balloons, colorful
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
food, and large pictures of board
after a three-year battle with can-
PersPectives cer. He was surrounded by his fam- games hanging from the pillars and
resounding with Journey and U2
ily when he died. The 69-year-old
songs. At one long table, students
Hearsey was born August 2, 1942,
Letter to the Editor: Who came crowded in front of laptops to reg-
in Bellingham, Wash.
up with the name “La Vie”, ister themselves and create teams,
He is survived by his wife of 45
anyway? while members of the Relay com-
years, Carolyn Hearsey; daughter,
mittee took pictures of students
Page 6 Stacie Gingrich and her husband,
Craig of Lancaster; and son, Todd LVC Marketing & Communications holding up signs reading “Why
Hearsey and his wife, Becky of An- HEARSEY Dr. Bryan V. Hearsey, Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences, I Relay” with the names of fam-
passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, after battling with cancer. Memorial services ily members or friends affected by
nville. He is also survived by his sis-
a&e will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in Miller Chapel. Dr. Hearsey will be
cancer. Once Becky Carson and
ter, Faith Klingensmith of Vancou- greatly missed by the LVC community.
Betty Ross stepped up to the po-
See HEARSEY | Page 2 dium, the Relay for Life Kickoff
began.
Jarboes picket Halloween ritual demonstration
The Kickoff
Carson and Ross began the kick-
Rosemary Bucher ’14 the significance of the ritual mark- the Christianity. off by announcing the theme and
Justin Roth ’14 ing the opening of the year, Hal- This is not the first run-in with fundraising goals for this year’s
Co-Editors lows’ Eve, more commonly known the Jarboes, who are currently event. They also showed the “Paint
as Halloween, for many-nature banned from the LVC campus,
the Campus Purple” plaque that
Uninvited guests Carl Jarboe based religions. who have been known in the past
La Vie reviews new remake of LVC received after last year’s Relay
’61 and his wife Abigail accom- The Jarboes, who are well- to protest events that go against
Footloose for Life. Once they had finished
panied the Samhain Banquet on known by administrators and the their beliefs.
speaking, Carson and Ross invited
Page 5 Sunday, Oct. 30. They were not on community for their two-person “The Jarboes have, from time to
Michelle Dierwechter to the po-
campus to attend the banquet, but protests, were seen carrying a time, protested against programs at
dium to tell her story. Dierwechter
to protest the Wiccan, Druid and fluorescent orange sign, that read the College to which they object
INDEX told the attendees that she discov-
Heathen demonstrations that were “Shame on LVC,” beside Mund for one reason or another. They
ered that she had stage 2B cancer,
News ..................................1-3 held in Mund College Center. College Center along Sheridan have a right to express their opin-
which had created a large mass in
Features ................................4
According to the LVC press re- Ave. Besides picketing, the Jarboes ion. We have decided to keep them
Arts & Entertainment ............5 her breast that reached her lymph
lease, the Samhain (a Gaelic word handed out information book- off College property. Almost ten
Perspectives...........................6 nodes in April 2007. Dierwechter
Sports .................................7-8 pronounced SOW-en) demonstra- lets on “Spiritualism, Sorcery and
See RELAY | Page 3
tion allowed participants to learn Witchcraft” and how it relates to See PROTEST | Page 3
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Student Government Updates 10.31.11
C A M P U S
Nick Thrailkill ’14 ing countries. After Free left, SG SG members explained that
La Vie Staff Writer members granted probationary waffle irons have to be cleaned ev-
status to the French Club. ery night because some students
On Oct. 31, Student Govern- The Verizon Cell Tower is are not using the stick-free spray
ment convened for its seventh scheduled to be built over winter on the waffle irons as they should
meeting of the school year to break to minimize the disrup- be. CRIMEWATCH
vote on probationary club status tions to campus life. Class of 2014 President Ro-
for the French Club, to discuss SG Vice-President Katie Sei- berto Valdes said that the invi-
the Verizon tower, changes to the gendall will continue discussing tations for Winter Formal have
meal plan, concerns with student potential changes to meal plans been sent out.
and visitor parking, the Senior and concerns about parking for SG also held its annual Hallow- All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
Kickoff Dinner, snow removal, overnight guests with Vice-Pres- een party Monday night. Visiting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
the waffle irons in the cafeteria, ident of Student Affairs Greg dignitaries included Nicki Minaj
and Winter Formal, and to hold Krikorian. in a rare double appearance, the
their Halloween party. The Senior Kickoff Dinner for Ghost of Knocked-Over Trash 10-27-11 | Mund College Center
Hannah Free ‘13 presented for the Senior Gift Drive will be held cans past, a second Mike Mellon Suspicious Person
probationary status for the French on November 12th. (though named Mike Mellon III), Two males were in an unauthorized area.
Club. Free described the French SG members thanked Facilities and a member of the 1% not oc-
10-27-11 | Derickson A
Club as a way to get students inter- for their snow removal efforts dur- cupying Wall Street.
Fire Alarm
ested in France and French-speak- ing the snowstorm last Saturday. N. T HRAILKILL [email protected]
The fire alarm went off when an oven was being cleaned.

HEARSEY: Students, faculty mourn honored educator 10-29-11 | Marquette Lower Level
Fire Drill
Bathroom detector.
Continued from Page 1
ver, B.C.; and twin brothers, Dick of the Department of Mathematics, lia, and various locations through- 10-29-11 | Marquette Hall
Hearsey of Issaquah, Wash., and Bill Director of the Actuarial Science out the United Kingdom. Family Alcohol Violation
Hearsey of Mukilteo, Wash. program, and an Associate of the trips that included skiing, camping, Disturbance-- underage drinking.
His life will be celebrated in a Society of Actuaries. and trips to the beach also added to
memorial service to be held in Mill- “In 2007-08, I asked Bryan to his many great memories from trav- 10-29-11 | Lynch
Incident Services
er Chapel on Saturday November step into the office of Dean of the eling. He also loved his grandchil-
Tree fell onto light post.
5, at 2 p.m. Condolences may be Faculty/Vice President for Academ- dren, Olivia and Abby Gingrich and
sent to the family at 320 E. Main ic Affairs, and although he was al- Andrew and Emma Hearsey. He en-
11-01-11 | Railroad Tracks
St. Annville, PA 17003. Memorial ready suffering from the cancer that joyed watching their athletic events
Trespassing on Private Property
contributions are asked to be made would eventually kill him, he served and other activities and to hear their
Three students crossed railroad tracks.
to the Bryan V. Hearsey Scholarship admirably and helped restore cred- stories. His family served as a source
Fund for Actuarial Science, in lieu of ibility and civility to faculty gover- of great strength and happiness dur-
11-01-11 | Campus
flowers. nance at the college,” MacDonald ing his three year battle with cancer.
Trespassing on Private Property
“He was a gifted and demanding said. According to The Hearsey Schol-
teacher who commanded the loyal- Dr. Hearsey took over the then arship for Actuarial Science website,
ty of generations of graduates of the struggling Actuarial Science major “When asked about his success,
college’s program in actuarial sci- in 1976. Over a span of three de- Bryan is modest; he smiles and at-
ence who looked to Bryan as men- cades he built a program that now tributes it to luck. But if pressed,
tor and guide,” MacDonald said. has few rivals in North America. he says it’s always been about hard
Dr. Hearsey began teaching at The statistics are almost unbeliev- work and putting students first. Our
LVC in 1972 and spent 40 years as able. Lebanon Valley College has goal is to continue to put our stu-
a mathematics professor. He earned produced 60 Fellows and 37 Associ- dents first—by giving them more
his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathemat- ates of the actuarial societies. financial aid to attend LVC to study
Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
ics from Western Washington State “He was very instrumental in actuarial science. This scholarship
University in 1964 and his Ph.D. in me obtaining a degree from LVC,” will also help us recruit students so
mathematics four years later in 1968 former student Edd Jenkins, class of that the program remains strong.”
from Washington State University. ’83, posted on LVC’s Facebook page. The Hearsey Scholarship for
Dr. Hearsey was active in several According to The Hearsey Scholar- Actuarial Science set its goal at
Corrections & Clarifications
national organizations promoting ship for Actuarial Science website, $100,000. Through the generos-
mathematics and actuarial science the success of LVC students in this ity of friends, former students, and
education. He played a key role in department far out shines that of an anonymous donor who pledged In the Oct. 26 edition of La Vie Collegienne there was an error with
building the prestigious Actuarial our most similar competitor. In re- $10,000, the fund has surpassed dates in the sports section, page 7, beneath the schedule. Instead of
Science program we now have today cent reports to the Society of Actu- its $100,000 goal, and its total en- “Friday, 3/4,” and “Saturday, 3/5,” it should have been “Friday, 10/28,”
and was always concerned about the aries students passed an average of dowment is still climbing. More and “Saturday, 10/29.” We apologize for any inconvenience.
success of his students. 4 exams per whereas LVC students information regarding the scholar-
“He took time every single week passed more than 20 exams in each ship can be accessed through LVC’s
It is our continuing goal to provide readers with complete and accurate
to sit down and tutor me. I’ll never of the last two years. Mathematical Sciences page under
information. To that end, we welcome and encourage notification of
forget his dedication and passion Outside of LVC Dr. Hearsey en- The Dr. Bryan V. Hearsey Scholar- any mistakes. Readers who wish to submit corrections should send an
for teaching,” former student Ash- joyed spending time with his family. ship Fund. email to [email protected], subject line: Corrections.
ley Pile commented on LVC’s Face- He had a love for traveling with his
book page. wife; visiting destinations such as
J. DAVIS [email protected]
Dr. Hearsey served as Chairman the Caribbean Islands, Italy, Austra-
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RELAY: Colleges Against Cancer kicks-off annual Relay with “Painting the Campus Purple” campaign
Continued from Page 1
then described her bilateral mas- brief slideshow of the “Why I Re- tors of the planning committee tute a team, Ross suggests that each to Recovery, and Man to Man. All
tectomy, chemotherapy sessions, lay” pictures and a music video by this year, says that the decorations team should comprise between 8 of these programs help persons
and recovery surgery, and said that Martina McBride about a woman at the Relay event will reflect this and 15 members. with cancer by providing free, tem-
she didn’t feel sorry for herself be- discovering that she had breast can- theme. For example, Ross says that Each Relay participant is asked porary lodging, transportation,
cause she had her family to support cer. After explaining the fundrais- the committee is planning to paint to raise at least $100 for the cause, counseling, and community-based
her. Dierwechter ended by urging ing and participation goals for the the track to look like a board game and all participants who raise at education.
students to “dream as if they’ll live event, Carson and Ross ended their and to set up a “jail” where students least $100 will receive a free shirt To register for Relay, go to re-
forever and live like they’ll die to- presentation. donate to put a person in jail and at Relay for Life. Last year, all Re- layforlife.org and search for “2012
morrow.” the prisoner has to donate to get lay teams raised over $58,000, and Relay for Life of Lebanon Valley
Following Dierwechter’s speech, Preparing for Relay for Life out of the jail. this year, the planning committee College.” Once on LVC’s Relay
Carson and Ross then instructed This year, LVC’s Chapter of Col- Each Relay team should choose a hopes that teams will raise $60,000 page, you can sign up for only $10.
attendees to fill out the names of leges against Cancer will hold Re- board game related name and could or more for cancer research and When registered for the event, you
loved ones affected by cancer on lay for Life from March 30 at 3 p.m. host rounds of their board game at support programs. According to can create your own home page or
bags and light glowsticks. Once to March 31 at 3 a.m. in the Arnold Relay for Life as a fundraising ac- Ross, all the money raised before a team home page, track your dona-
all attendees were finished, the Sports Center. Based on the Penny tivity. According to Ross, the plan- and during Relay for Life goes to tion progress and set new goals for
planning committee then dimmed Wars, in which students voted for ning committee’s goal is to have the American Cancer Society to fundraising, and send out e-mails
the lights for a brief Luminaria their favorite themes, the theme for 59 teams participate in the event. conduct cancer research and to to your friends, family, and cowork-
ceremony. After completing the this year’s event is “Board Games.” While there is no set number for support such programs as Hope ers for donations.
ceremony, Carson then showed a Betty Ross `14, one of the direc- how many members must consti- Lodges, Road to Recovery, Reach N. THRAILKILL [email protected]
PROTEST: Jarboes return to campus to protest demonstrations
Continued from Page 1 While Krikorian has not had in fact we’ve been trying to find a
years ago they brought a lawsuit much interaction with the Jarboes way to have a positive relationship,
against the College in response to in his five years working at LVC, he to afford them the opportunity to
our barring them from the campus; is familiar with their situation. The attend cultural, campus events-
the lawsuit has been dismissed by protest opened some debate about -assuming that they follow policies
the courts. We are not interested how open the LVC campus is to and expectations,” said Krikorian.
in engaging the Jarboes in conver- nonstudents. “As a campus, LVC “These are individuals who clearly
sation,” commented President Ste- considers itself open; open to pub- have passion and conviction for
phen MacDonald. their beliefs.
Chaplain Fullmer felt that “We take pride when That’s a good
the Halloween event exposed thing, and they
students to many important con- a particular event stirs should have rea-
cepts, and will help them keep sonable ways to
an open mind when introduced up enough contro- profess those,
to diverse or unfamiliar subject whatever [they]
matter. “It introduced students to versy that the Jarboes might be.”
religious diversity and addresses Fullmer be-
.”
misconceptions surrounding pa- come out lieves that the
gan religions. It will help prepare protestors added
students to live in a global society CHAPLAIN FULLmER to the experi-
beyond LVC.” ence, and was
Fullmer believes that the event lic, open to visitors. We ask when excited about the learning and
gave students “the ability to look at people come to campus, that they discussion opportunities that stu-
Christian traditions from someone have to follow our rules and regu- dents can take from both the event
else’s perspective and understand lations. But as a general rule, we’re and the resulting protest.
why they might think differently. open.” “I actually think it added to it
They are also exposed to thought- Elaborating on what the college and caused discussion,” he com-
ful people and their stories.” can and cannot dictate, he added, mented. “The Jarboes haven’t been
The Chaplain was encouraged “By law, the college can restrict around LVC for a couple of years.
by the event’s success. “It sold out, certain things based on three char- We take pride when a particular
so we obviously had the maximum acteristics: time, place, and man- event stirs up enough controversy
amount of people that we could. It ner. So, if I want to protest some- that the Jarboes come out.”
also seemed to stir up discussion thing… the college can’t tell me Krikorian continued, “There
around campus (Those people no. They can tell me when I do it are always shades of gray, but clear-
strayed away from Christianity and where I do it, and maybe how ly the presenters we had on campus
when they had no reason to, etc). It I do it. But, for instance, standing had a level of controversy, which
reached people at different stages.” on a corner saying something like is normal on a college campus be-
“From what was reported to ‘We disagree with you based on cause we want to provide opportu- Justin Roth ’14 / LA VIE
JARBOE Mrs. Abigail Jarboe, the wife of Carl Jarboe ’61, walks down N. College
me,” explained Vice President of our faith…’ that’s not bad. That’s a nities for [students] to think, chal- Ave. holding a sign protesting the Samhain Banquet held on Sunday, Oct. 30, in the
Student Affairs Gregory Krikorian, public display. As long as it doesn’t lenge, and evaluate as part of the Mund College Center. The wiccan, druid and heathen demonstrations go against their
beliefs. This is not the first time the Jarboes have visited the campus in protest, as
“I don’t think that they crossed any harm or intimidate anyone… No educational process.”
they are well known by the administrators and community for protesting any event
boundaries. What they were doing harm no foul.” R. BuCHeR [email protected] that goes against their beliefs. Carl Jarboe enjoys picketing on campus because he is
was not problematic.” “My last recollection was that J. RoTH [email protected] able to share his beliefs and knowledge with students.
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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

Wig and Buckle’s Wild Oats is charmingly comedic
Brittany Soda ’13 brought to life instantly by the- contributed greatly to the come- see more of Keifer Kemmerly ’14, the most entertaining moment was
La Vie Staff Writer atricality. Theatricality is a set dic triumph of Wild Oats. With- who portrayed Sim Gammon. Any one which may or may not have
of techniques which makes the out a doubt, Matt Smith ’12, who time that Kemmerly is on stage, been a mistake. Abruzzo, after
Never did I think that I would audience hyper-aware of the fact played Colonel Croftus Thun- whether he is in the action or in being pierced by an arrow, was
enjoy a Western play. I am nor- that they are watching a play. der, is the stand-out actor of this the background, his performance so engaged in his dialogue that
mally not a fan of fake southern In Wild Oats these techniques production. His accent is nearly is infectious. I found myself want- his “arrow” kept falling off of his
accents, gun scenes, or cheesy include, most predominantly, the flawless, and his comedic timing, ing to know more about his char- shoulder. Adding to the theatri-
dialogue, yet, through the seam- “aside”—when an actor speaks di- mannerisms, and acting in gen- acter with each passing scene, and cality of the show, Abruzzo kept
less combination of clever co- rectly to the audience. Through eral are unmatched by anyone on wishing he was involved in more of picking it up in an exaggerated,
medic timing, stand-out act- these asides, the audience learns to stage. the plot. hilarious manner, making the
ing, and theatricality, I was able mistake both endearing and cap-
to thoroughly enjoy Wig and tivating.
Buckle’s fall production of James The performance was far from
McLure’s Wild Oats. perfect: there were a few fluff-
The play, directed by Chris- ups in dialogue and moments of
topher Ulicny ’12, is a hilarious inconsistent accents. Transitions
tale of the Old West, based off between scenes were sometimes
of the famous eighteenth-centu- flawless, and sometimes quite ob-
ry Restoration comedy of John vious, although the lack of a large
O’Keeffe. The plot focuses on crew was apparent.
mistaken identities, a blossoming Wig and Buckle All in all, director Christo-
love, long-lost family reunions, root for the heroes, jeer for the vil- Freshmen Dee Bogert ’15 The show is filled with greatly pher Ulicny ’12 and his crew put
and many, many other shenani- lains, and fall in love with the spec- shined in her debut performance executed and surprising accents, on a truly memorable night at the
gans. Lead characters included tacular spell of Western life. on the Wig and Buckle stage, including the Irish-accented Cor- theatre. I strongly recommend that
Jack Rover (Adam Abruzzo ’12) In addition to these asides, with charisma and spunk as Kate poral Crow and the Mexican-ac- the entire LVC community come
and Kate Thunder (Dee Bogert a piano player, Spencer Prich- Thunder, the unpolished wealthy cented Senor Morales and Amelia out and support this wonderfully
’15); stand-out characters in- ard ’14, brings life to the show singleton, and Rachel Snavely ’14, Morales, portrayed by Anthony funny production. The final week-
clude an Indian Irish guide (por- through her constant addition of as the “slutty” Jane Gammon, Feudale ’14, Dan Brown ’14 and end of Wild Oats will run on Nov. 4
trayed by Anthony Feudale ’14). music to the plot, including sus- sparkled with a sort of innocent Vicki Childers ’12, respectively. and 5 at 8p.m., and Nov. 6 at 2p.m.
The plot is probably the least penseful, romantic, and hilarious charm that perfectly fit her char- Wild Oats is filled with spec-
interesting aspect of the show (as songs, such as “La Cucaracha.” acter. tacularly humorous dialogue and
it is fairly predictable), yet it is Many of the actors in the show I wish I would have been able to misunderstandings, but perhaps B. SODA [email protected]
Footloose is fun, but doesn’t bring anything new
and loud music are illegal. spiritual leader, Reverend Moore mont’s laws and decides to peti-
Sam Devine ’15 Gamer
These unrealistic laws were (Dennis Quaid), pushed for the tion against them.
La Vie Staff Writer
imposed a few years earlier, when laws to be passed, as his son was In all honestly, this storyline is
Dance movies have been the driver in the ac- unrealistic. However, in the 1984
Zone:
around since the film industry cident. The loss of original it worked because this
began. They are simple films with his son has made movie was made to be cheesy. It
big entertainment value. Intricate the Reverend overly was made so people could watch Andrew Veirtz ’12
plot lines? Forget it. Consistency strict. However, his a couple good dance scenes and A&E Editor
in details? Not necessary. daughter Ariel (Ju- ogle Kevin Bacon, who originat-
Get yourselves ready gam-
The reason people go to see lianne Hough) deals ed the role of Ren. This is a fool-
ers! The remainder of 2011 is
dance movies is for the most ob- with her grief dif- proof formula.
going to be a good a doozy.
vious reason: the dancing. The ferently, rebelling But in current times, people
The 2011 release schedule will
1984 film “Footloose” provided against the laws her look for substance, a fact well
see a lot of triple A titles: Bat-
just that for its audience; a ri- father set by drink- known to producers and writers.
man: Arkham City, Assassin’s
diculous story line with fantastic ing, dancing, and Perhaps, this is why they desper-
Creed: Revelations, Need for
dance scenes. The 2011 remake, managing to climb in ately tried to incorporate some
Speed: The Run, Call of Duty:
however, attempts to go beyond and out of cars with- sort of depth into this movie. Un-
Modern Warfare 3, The Elder
this trite tactic and give the au- out once opening the fortunately, it just doesn’t work.
Scrolls V: Skyrim. November
dience something of substance. door. This troubled The film is enjoyable enough.
3 will also see release informa-
This may have actually worked town seems to be for- The dancing is impressive; I dare
tion on a new title for Rock-
if they had built on the story laid ever haunted by the you to try and take your eyes off
star Entertainment: the hotly
out in the original script. aftershock of the car of Julianne Hough.
anticipated Grand Theft Auto
The original and the remake accident when a new The acting is respectable. The
V. Check back for all kinds of
of this movie are almost identical, kid, Ren McCormack remake is worth seeing if you
tasty updates coming in the
in plot and in dialogue. There are (Kenny Wormald), don’t expect too much from it.
next few weeks!
some superficial differences, but moves to town. Ren However, I’d wait for the DVD
none that would be noticed by loves to dance and release.
the average person walking into a IMDb quickly catches Ari-
theater in 2011. The movie opens five teenagers under the influence el’s eye. The two grow closer and
in the small town of Bomont, of alcohol were killed in a car ac- their need to dance grows stron-
A. VEIRTZ [email protected]
Tennessee, a place where dancing cident after a party. Bomont’s ger. Ren becomes fed up with Bo- S. DEVINE [email protected]
6 La Vie CoLLegienne noVember 2, 2011
P
ersPectives
Decisions, responsibilities concerning alcohol
Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor:
I am writing as a picky
Elizabeth Richey ’14 consequences that accompany poor about what we do,” she says.
La Vie Collegienne requires all language lover who has
Letters to the Editor to contain the Megan Harris ’14 decisions, especially those involving They realize that students, when
had a mild issue with
author’s name, telephone number, Contributing Writers drunkenness. acting irresponsibly, can endanger
this publication throughout her
and e-mail address. No initials or pen After taking their first drink, stu- others, not only themselves. In order
names will be accepted. La Vie does entire career at Lebanon Valley
On any given college campus, on dents put themselves, their future, to control dangerous situations that
not publish any anonymous letters. College. La Vie is a fabulous asset
Telephone numbers and email ad- any given Saturday night between 10 and even others at risk. The impact can be created by alcohol consump-
to the college, and I look forward
dresses are required for verification. p.m. and 2 a.m., public safety officers can even stretch outside of the college tion, such as drunk driving, Public
They will not be printed. to every issue. However, I would
are sure earning their keep. confines involving off-campus law en- Safety offers students a safe ride back
Letters should be no longer than like to know who thought of the
200 words. All letters for submission And they’re not writing parking forcement. to campus, even if the call comes in at name La Vie Collegienne. Unfor-
become property of La Vie Collegi- tickets. Instead, they deal with rowdi- That’s where the importance of 3 a.m.
tunately, whoever this is did not
enne. La Vie reserves the right to edit ness. They deal with irresponsibility. control comes into play. Public Safety Again, the decision and responsi-
for length, accuracy, and clarity. Sub- speak much French, because La
They deal with drunkenness. officers and college officials physi- bility is left up to the student.
missions may be edited and may be Vie Collegienne means “the middle
published or otherwise refused. Everyone agrees that drinking is cally cannot protect each and every Some schools, such as Messiah school life.”
Letters, columns, and opinion- prevalent on college campuses, even student that acts out of line-- and they College in Grantham chose an al-
I know La Vie’s name is clever
based articles do not necessarily rep- those whose policies prohibit alco- shouldn’t have to for that matter. But ternative way to deal with the prob-
resent the views of La Vie or Lebanon because its initials are LVC, and
hol consumption. It’s always been the what they can do is work together lem—prevention. Upon enrollment
Valley College. that’s a great way to connect it
Submissions may be e-mailed to case. And it always will be. with students, promote individual at Messiah, students are presented
to the school. But I, and I’m sure
[email protected], hand-delivered to our It’s a mighty challenge that admin- responsibility, and create a safe envi- with a Community Covenant, and,
anyone else who is familiar with
Mund office, submitted to lavieonline. istrators encounter on a regular basis. ronment for students, like “The Un- with their signature, agree to refrain
lvc.edu or mailed to the address this level of French, almost cringe
Even though it seems to be an unstop- derground.” from the consumption of alcohol
below. when I think about how someone
La Vie Collegienne pable force, colleges are obligated to Known to students as “The UG,” while a student, even if they do reach
did not do his/her research before
ATTN: La Vie Editors comply with state laws. this dance club for students operates the legal age of 21. Exceptions are
branding this paper.
101 N. College Ave. It seems unrealistic to eliminate every Saturday night from 12 a.m. to made only if students 21 or older are
Annville, PA 17003 I don’t want La Vie to change
the problem of excessive underage 2 a.m. Visibly intoxicated students with their parents at the time of con-
its name, to be sure. I just hope
Advertise with drinking on campuses altogether, so are not granted admittance. The UG sumption, and for religious purposes.
that the high quality of publica-
La Vie college officials are caught between serves as an opportunity for students But the rules are still broken.
tion will never stoop to reflect the
a rock and a hard place. Though pre- to stay on campus, and gives them Every year, many students face
literal translation of its title.
Recruit for your student orga- vention is virtually impossible, they the option of avoiding larger conflict the College Executive Board and are
Merci beaucoup for your time,
nization. Sell your old junk ... can’t condone it. They can’t approve such as having a drunken encounter faced with suspensions or fines for
or that ugly sweater from your Language Snob
of it. with the Annville police and perhaps violating Messiah’s prevention policy.
grandmother. Say hi to your Hannah Grube ‘12
For some schools, control is the jeopardizing the careers students are At Messiah, Albright, Lebanon Valley,
lover. (maybe not that last part)
most logical approach. Lebanon Val- studying so hard to secure. But the and any other institution of higher ed-
You’re right, Hannah! Accord-
[email protected] ley College is a wet campus. Students decision—and the responsibility— ucation across the country, drinking
ing to Dr. Rick Chamberlin, La Vie
who are 21 and older are permitted to ultimately remains in the hands of the is always going to be a problem—one
Collegienne does mean “the middle-
La Vie Collegienne possess and consume alcohol in the student. that seems to be unsolvable.
school life.” The name of the paper
privacy of their own rooms or in the Albright College, located in Read- Control seems to be college of-
101 N. College Ave | Annville, PA 17003 originated in 1924; we have kept it
Campus Extension 6169 or [email protected] presence of other 21-year-olds. ing, has an alcohol policy that is very ficials’ only shot at counteracting the
out of tradition. We will do our best
Established 1924 But the reality is that the rules are similar to Lebanon Valley’s. inevitable, and it needs to be a team
to maintain a level of professional-
broken. Students act irresponsibly. Kelly Irwin, a sophomore, ex- effort with students to be effective.
ism that exceeds middle school stan-
It seems that a common trend plains that the public safety officers
Winner of three dards.
Pennsylvania Newspaper among college students is the in- accept the fact that students drink.
E. RicHEy [email protected] The Editors
Association 2011 Keystone Press ability to grasp the magnitude of “They simply ask that we are smart M. HaRRis [email protected]
Awards
RoCseOm-aErDy BITucOhRerS ’14 The Drama mamas: Why does my boyfriend forget all the time?
Justin Roth ’14
FEATURES EDITOR Dear Drama Mamas, Dear Lost in Life,
Nicki Shepski ’15
Tomorrow is my anniversary with my boyfriend of three years.
It is perfectly normal for significant others to forget about
A&E EDITOR
Andrew Veirtz ’12 We work together so I told our boss that we would not be able to
things, especially things that seem important. Try dropping
be in to help set up for the coming weekend. When she asked him
PERSPECTIVES EDITOR
them little hints or bringing the subject up beforehand like,
Russell Calkins ’13 about it, he told her it was news to him. He never seems to be able
“My birthday is in a month. I feel so old!” A comment like
SPORTS EDITOR to remember the dates that are important to me. I always feel like I
Dan Callahan ’14 that will remind them of what’s coming up. If that doesn’t
have to remind him of when our anniversary is or my birthday, and
SENIOR COPY EDITOR work try getting a calendar that is displayed somewhere you
Alyssa Sweigart ’12 I feel like I am forcing him to participate in these things. What do
both go, like in your kitchen or on a refrigerator and circle the
you think I should do?
CIRCULATION MANAGER
Sarah Frank ’14 Sincerely, important date and label it “3 Year Anniversary!!!”
BUSINESS MANAGER The Enforcer Girlfriend As far as feeling like you are forcing him to participate in
Eliott Bonds ’14
events, DON’T! He appreciates all the reminders he can get.
ADVISER Want Answers? If he really loves you (which it seems like he does after three
Robert E. Vucic
years) he wants to see that you are happy. And hey he gets
La Vie Collegienne is published every Need a problem solved? Do you have trouble with cer- something out of it too! He gets to see you all dressed up and
Wednesday of the academic year. tain issues in your life? E-mail the Drama Mamas
know that it is just for him. Make him speechless.
Meetings are held Mondays at 5:15 and see what they have to say! Email questions
Much Love,
p.m. in our Mund office, activities
to [email protected] and read La Vie to see your
room #3. We’re always looking for The Drama Mamas
answer!
new writers!
La Vie CoLLegienne noVember 2, 2011 7
S
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Swimming opens season at home in pink
S
S chedule
coreboard
Wednesday, 11/2
Men’s Soccer
Field Hockey
10.30.11 | 3:30 p.m.
vs Lycoming College (Senior Day) vs Alvernia, 3:15 p.m.
W 2-0
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Soccer
at Widener, 7 p.m.
10.30.11 | 3:30 p.m.
vs Lycoming College (Senior Day)
W 8-0 Thursday, 11/3
Women’s Soccer
Football
10.29.11 | 1 p.m. vs Alvernia, 3:15 p.m.
vs Lycoming College
L 7-10 Men’s Soccer
GoDutchmen.com
Dan Callahan ’14 LEFT: Ikeda swims the 100 meter butterfly, and eventually breaks the record at Alvernia, 7 p.m.
Men’s Cross Country
Sports Editor RIGHT: Brandt competes in the 100 breaststroke.
10.29.11 | 12 p.m.
at MAC Championships The Arnold Sports Cen- with a time of 104.69, just days Matt Dwyer won two events Friday, 11/4
6th of 14 (140) ter was covered in pink Friday after setting the 100-yard fly re- for the men, the 100 backstroke Men’s Ice Hockey
night when the Lebanon Valley cord. She then took down team- and 200 IM. There were quite a vs Drexel, 7 p.m.
Women’s Cross Country
swim team took on Arcadia for mate Alicia Hain’s old record in few finishes in second, consist-
10.29.11 | 11 a.m.
at MAC Championships their home opener. The women the 400-meter freestyle by nearly ing of Ryan Humphries finishing Saturday. 11/5
3rd of 13 (113) pulled off a 116-89 victory, as 11 seconds in a time of 4:48.94. the 800 free in 11:25.23 and the
Football
the men received their second The women’s medley relay, 100 fly in 1:18.07, and a 1:18.66
at Wilkes, 1 p.m.
loss, 96-55. consisting of Ikeda, Hain, Julia finish by Erik Brandt in the 100
For more results, visit
Donations were taken and Mongeau ’14, and Mary Gardner breaststroke.
GoDutchmen.com
pink swim caps were worn in ’13, won and broke the record The swimmers will visit Hood
support for Susan G. Komen For from 2005 of 2:13.70 with a new College this Saturday at 2pm. For more game schedules,
the Cure. time of 2:10.05. Mongeau also visit GoDutchmen.com
Freshman Jan Ikeda set a new took first place in the 200 IM and
Players
of the record in the 100-meter butterfly 100 breaststroke. D. Callahan [email protected]
Week Both soccer teams shutout Lycoming
Eliott Bonds
MEn’s Cross Country Dan Callahan ’14
Bonds ran Sports Editor
a career
best race,
with a time
The LVC men’s soccer team
of 28:14
beat Lycoming 2-0 on Senior Day
to become
the first Sunday, and Chris Hall tied the re-
Dutchmen cord for career goals with his 32nd
since 1999
in the victory.
to receive
a first-team Kevin Doty set up Hall for the
all-MAC first goal of the game, as his header
honor. Elliot finished 8th overall
went into the net to put the Dutch-
out of 52 total runners. He ran
along with his team in the MAC men (12-7, 4-3 CC) up 1-0 early
Championships at Messiah College over the Lycoming Warriors (9-8-
on Saturday in the snowstorm.
2, 2-4-1 CC).
Doty then scored his own goal
WEs landsEM just nine minutes later, giving LVC GoDutchmen.com
LEFT: Chris Hall fights off a Lycoming defender. RIGHT: Jordan Nendza kicks the ball past a Warrior player across the field.
iCE HoCkEy the lead they needed to secure the
win. The women also played on Sun- total of 39 shot on Lycoming (2- played forward due to a broken
Wes scored Junior keeper James Clements day as a part of their Senior Day 14-0, 0-7-0 CC). arm and scored a 67th minute goal
both of the
Dutchmen’s played a spectacular game inbe- festivies, as they went on to rout Goal number one and two were for the Dutchmen. Goalie Becca
goals Fri- tween the posts, playing the whole Lycoming, 8-0. scored in the 17th and 29th min- Sykes got the assist.
day against game and saving all six shots on LVC tied a record for most ute off passes from Allison Korns. Seniors graduating in May in-
Navy, his
goal. He is 11-6 on the season, goals in a game with the eight they The first half ended with the Val- clude Drabenstadt, Jordan Nen-
sixth and
seventh of with four shutouts. scored in the last game of their ley in the lead 3-0, but the scoring dza, and Sami Young.
the season. Seniors that are graduating in regular season. would not stop there. The women will also play Al-
Landsem
May include Hall, Brendan Steele, The Dutchmen (12-4-3, 5-1- Two goals were then scored vernia in the CC Semifinals just
also scored
twice Jordan Beaver, Conner McAuliffe, 1 CC) were led by Nicole Snyder right out of the gates in the second like the men, at 3:15 tomorrow
in last John Wagaman, and Eric Woods. and Taylor Saraiva, who each had half, by Snyder and Drabenstadt. afternoon.
Saturday’s game against Canisius. He
The men will take on Alvernia two goals. Others to score goals Snyder’s second goal came in the
currently sits in second on the team in
total points with nine. University in Reading tomorrow were Jess Kleeschulte, Heather 53rd minute.
evening at 7pm in the Common- Tran, Sara Drabenstadt, and Mor- Morgan Bennett, whose been
wealth Conference Semifinals. gan Bennett. They accumulated a serving as the back-up goalie, D. Callahan [email protected]
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Swimming hosts Pink Meet
win on Senior Day
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Football plays in snowstorm, loses in offensive struggle 10-7
Dan Callahan ’14
Sports Editor
An unexpected October
snowstorm didn’t stop the Leba-
non Valley-Lycoming game from
being played, however it did lim-
it the scoring in a 10-7 defeat the
Dutchmen suffered at Arnold
Field on Saturday.
With snow continuing
throughout the game, condi-
tions played a big factor in the
offensive game for both teams.
LVC accumulated 184 total
yards of offense, as Lycoming
moved the ball for 217-yards.
Lebanon Valley (5-3, 3-3
MAC) had trouble moving the
Ashley Farr ‘12
ball against Lycoming (7-1, 5-1 LEFT: The Dutchmen football squad hits the field in the stormy conditions. RIGHT: Ben Guiles looks for blockers and running room to the outside.
MAC) all game with an incon- completed only four passes on in the first quarter, followed by With about 31 seconds left to Wilkes on Saturday for another
sistent running game and no 96-yards in the snowy condi- a 29-yard field goal at the end go in the game, Picerno caught MAC matchup, beginning at
shot at a passing game in the tions, and also threw two inter- of the half to give themselves a 28-yard pass from Zarilla in 1pm.
tough weather conditions. Blair ceptions.The Warriors did not a 10-0 lead after two quarters. Lycoming territory, giving the
Ransom ’12 compiled 62 of the complete a pass all game, but After breaking through double Dutchmen some hope. Four
88 rushing yards for LVC after they ran the ball 69 times for 217 coverage in the third quarter, se- toss-ups in the end zone fell to
Ben Guiles left the game after yards. nior Tim Picerno grabbed a 22- the snow covered ground, end-
getting only nine touches. Lycoming scored on a quar- yard pass in the end zone to cut ing the game.
Quarterback Colt Zarilla ’12 terback sneak from 1-yard out the lead to just three points. Lebanon Valley will travel to D. Callahan [email protected]
Icers lose to Navy, raise money for WWP Volleyball drops two
Chloe Gunther ’13
La Vie Staff Writer Chloe Gunther ’13 tal of seven blocks.
La Vie Staff Writer Gallaudet swept the Dutch-
Following a shootout in their
men in three close sets, 25-27,
previous game, the Dutchmen
The Lebanon Valley volley- 19-25, and 23-25.
ice hockey team dropped their
ball team dropped two matches Hawk led the Dutchmen with
second ECHA game, 3-2 to the
on Saturday to Scranton and a .357 hiting percentage and 14
United States Naval Academy.
Gallaudet. kills. The team hit .186 in the
The game raised money for
Against Scranton, the Dutch- match.
the Wounded Warrior Project
men came back from a 0-2 defi- Kayla Confer had nine kills
for the second year in a row. Cus-
cit, but came up short in the and Steph Klunk added seven.
tom jerseys were auctioned off
fifth set. Kuperavage led the defense
in a bidding format during the
In the first set, the Dutchmen with 13 digs. Birosik added 12
game, and each jersey was sold
hit .333, and .423 in the fourth. and Barra had 10 digs in the
for prices ranging between $80
Kellsie Groff finished with match.
and $350. GoDutchmen.com
ABOVE: Teammates celebrate after a Wes Landsem goal. 17 kills, as Jamie Hawk and Nic- The volleyball team will play
Navy scored with seven min-
ola Barra added 12 each. Sasha in the opening round of the
utes left in the first period to go a pass from Chris Asroff. the shootout.
Birosik finished with five ser- Commonwealth Conference
up 1-0, but two minutes into the With less than four minutes LVC looks to rebound against
vice aces. playoffs tonight against Wid-
second period the Dutchmen an- left in regulation, Navy tied the Drexel University this Friday
On defense, Angela Kuperav- ener in Chester, starting at 7pm.
swered back. Wes Landsem was game to take it into overtime. night at Hersheypark Arena, be-
age finished with 22 digs. Barra
able to tie the game off a deflec- Remaining tied after five min- ginning at 7pm.
and Birosik added 14 each with
tion from Nick Averona. utes of overtime, the game was
Groff adding 12 and Kacey Mus-
Three minutes into the third taken into a shootout.
selman adding 11.
period, the Dutchmen took the The Dutchmen took the loss
The team finished with a to- C. Gunther [email protected]
lead. Landsem added another off after letting up two Navy goals in C. Gunther [email protected]