La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (October 2, 2013)

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 81, No. 5 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 October 2, 2013
LVC Student in
LVC Receives Community Service Award
THIS WEEK IN
LA VIE Hospital After
LVC Recognized at National Gathering in Washington, DC
Being Hit by Car
F Danielle Cook ’17 From Staff Reports
eatures
Staff Writer
LVC certainly has a reason
to celebrate. Last Monday,
September 23, President Lewis
Thayne and Chaplain Paul
Fullmer, Director of Service
and Volunteerism, travelled to
Washington, DC, to accept an
award in recognition of LVC
being included on the President’s
Student writer Marquis Bey ’14 Higher Education Community
discusses his time at LVC, his
Service Honor Roll in March.
writing influences, and his books.
“It was a privilege to represent
Page 6 the College at this important
event at the White House,” Photo courtesy of Chris Black ‘14
remarks Thayne.
An LVC senior injured when
P
ersPectives Every year since its founding in
the bicycle he was riding was
Students weigh in on the worth 2006, the Honor Roll recognizes struck by a vehicle over the
of Alcohol Awareness Week. the colleges and universities
weekend has been transferred
that have played the greatest
out of the Intensive Care Unit of
Page 4
See SERVICE AWARD | Page 3 Nick Thrailkill ’14 / LA VIE the Penn State Milton S. Hershey
Medical Center.
a&e
LVC Starts Chapter of National Leadership Society Vice President of Student
Affairs and Dean of Students
Marie Gorman ’17 Six hundred applications were students; the four hundred
Gregory H. Krikorian said
Staff Writer sent out to students who met the members that are currently
Tuesday that Stephen Goodman
following criteria: sophomores, undergoing leadership training
The National Society of ’14 is no longer in the ICU.
juniors, or seniors with an above “totally blew expectations out of
Leadership and Success (Sigma Goodman, who is from
average class standing, 3.0 GPA, the water,” he says.
Alpha Pi) is a service-based Gettysburg, was riding his
An affiliation with the
leadership symposium that uses bicycle at the intersection of
society allows LVC to establish
local, collegiate-level chapters W. Sheridan Ave. and Rt. 934
a permanent chapter of the
to create positive change when the accident occurred.
National Society for Leadership
Staff writer Erika Fisher reviews within local communities. and Success and gives the college Director of Public Safety Brent
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, a show While attending a conference A. Oberholtzer said the accident
the tools for students to go
focusing on superheroes from the for Student Affairs, Associate through the leadership training. occurred shortly before 1 a.m.
Marvel movie universe. Director of Student Activities At present members are Sunday.

Page 5 Todd Snovel felt that the Society’s undergoing a specialized The Annville Twp. Police
ideals would serve to enhance
leadership training day, where Department, which is
Lebanon Valley College’s
they will build on preexisting investigating the accident,
INDEX hallmark humanitarianism. abilities with the six key tenets refused to release any details,
After completing the application
and engagement in at least one of the Society’s program. To saying only that the driver of the
News ..................................1-3
and approval processes, Snovel
Features ................................4 on-campus activity. Snovel’s goal compliment this, they will vehicle stopped and remained at
established a permanent chapter
Arts & Entertainment ............5 was to receive an affirmative then attend speeches by three the scene of the accident.
Perspectives...........................6 of the society that is in its response from at least fifty
Sports .................................7-8 inaugural year at LVC. See LEADERSHIP | Page 2 See GOODMAN | Page 3
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Derickson A’s Unusual Bedrooms Create Issues for Students L
Hannah Stone ’16 Not only do students have them to even have the privacy C A M P U S
Staff Writer complaints about the size of to change clothes in their own
Micheal Moll ’14 the bedrooms, many also raise bedrooms. Since other people
Contributing Writer the issue of a lack of privacy are able to walk in and out of
in apartment bedrooms. It is their rooms as they please, many
Students at Lebanon
estimated that about twelve of students understandably cite this
Valley College who live in the
the fifteen apartments within as a huge issue. Both Roupe and CRIMEWATCH
Derickson A apartments might
Derickson A have a bedroom Pedroso have resorted to putting
find themselves living in quiet
without a door, and many up a curtain in their doorway to
unconventional bedrooms.
bedrooms in the apartments try to attain some privacy.
Derickson A is one of the top
have at least one wall that doesn’t Why was Derickson A
housing choices here at LVC,
reach the ceiling. designed and constructed
and many students love what the All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
“I dislike the fact that there this way? “The College used
apartments have to offer. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
is an incomplete wall, and no [Derickson A] as a science
“Derickson A was definitely
door for my room. I feel like I building for a period of time
my top choice! It’s a good in- 9-23-13 | Mund
lose the aspect of privacy which prior to 1982 when the original
between step before going out Student was feeling sick.
Garber Science Center
into the real world,” says
was opened,” says Bob
Sarah Wannlund ’14. 9-24-13 | Bishop Library
Riley, Vice President
“The benefit of Derickson Computer used to view inappropriate content.
of Administration and
A is that it gives you an
Information Technology.
opportunity to be in a 9-26-13 | Neidig Garber
“It housed the
more independent living Silver ring was found in second floor bathroom, has been claimed.
Maintenance Department
situation, but it also gives
(now called Facilities)
you the security of having 9-26-13 | Parking Lot behind Bishop Library
and the Campus Security
an authority figure that Keys with a triple A tag with identifier were found.
Office starting in the
you can talk to if you have
early to mid-1980s. It
issues about anything 9-27-13 | Neidig Garber
was later renovated into
apartment-related.” Stolen property.
condos intended for the
Although many favor
general public but was
the Derickson apartments over 9-28-13 | Leedy Theatre
people are supposed to have in a converted into apartments when
other living options offered, Student was ill.
bedroom,” says Matthew Roupe LVC needed additional student
some students say they have
’14. “It allows for people to housing in the fall of 1993.”
reasons to complain. 9-29-13 | Intersection of 934 and Sheridan
enter my room when they please But why is it that some of
Several students have issues Student struck by vehicle while riding bicycle.
and for sounds to travel easily the bedrooms within Derickson
with the size of the apartments’
through my room when I’m A don’t have doors or even a
bedrooms. “I hate living in this 9-29-13 | Parking Lot behind Neidig Garber
trying to study or sleep, which is complete wall? It’s uncertain
room. I’m a senior in college Intoxicated individual (non-student) found on lower roof of Neidig Garber.
a huge inconvenience.” why these bedrooms hadn’t
and the only way I am able to
“I find it difficult studying been constructed completely,
have two beds in this room they 9-29-13 | Marquette Hall/ C-Store
in my room because it sounds and why they remain this way.
call a bedroom is to have them Yellow and black bike stolen.
like the people in the living After asking school officials this
bunked,” says Malik Pedroso
room, who are talking at a question, no one had a definite
’14. “My roommate and I had 9-29-13 | Funkhouser
normal volume, are next to you answer. Some even answered
to move his desk into the living Medical assistance provided to person with potentially suicidal thoughts.
screaming,” says Pedroso. simply, “I don’t know.”
room and my dresser into the
Students have also said
hallway closet in order to not be
that the lack of doors in the H. STONE [email protected] Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
too cramped living in this room.”
apartments makes it hard for M. MOLL [email protected]
Leadership: New program develops students’ leadership skills
Continued from Page 1 Honor Society about a mentoring response in any program—
program, where all students can hopefully it sets a precedent
speakers and work in small
work together to talk about all for students who are able to see
groups with other members
types of leadership issues. They the benefits of this program and
to set goals for the coming
will also be able to look at other wish to continue it.”
year. Speakers include, but are
local leadership groups regarding Ultimately, this program
not limited to, celebrities and
service opportunities.” The main represents a unique aspect of
prominent business leaders that
goal of these community service the college’s progressive mission
embody the leadership ideals the
projects, however, is to create an to empower its students to
Society wishes to promote.
experience that makes an impact create constructive change
In the spring, students will
on all four hundred members within their local, national, and
work to realize the objectives Corrections & Clarifications
and those they interact with, not global communities through
discussed in the fall through
just to provide an opportunity positive characteristics such as
service to the community. It is our continuing goal to provide readers with complete and ac-
for service hours. leadership.
Potential projects, says Snovel, curate information. To that end, we welcome and encourage noti-
“include contacting a local high According to Snovel, they fication of any mistakes. Readers who wish to submit corrections
have “never seen this type of should send an email to [email protected], subject line: Corrections.
school chapter of the National
M. GORMAN [email protected]
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Service Award: LVC’s listing on Honor Roll bodes well for community service
Letters to the Editor
Continued from Page 1 sororities and fraternities,
La Vie Collegienne requires all
roles in helping out their local including Alpha Phi Omega and Letters to the Editor to contain the
communities. It is a prestigious Gamma Sigma Sigma, “because author’s name, telephone number,
honor: out of the hundreds of their service helped us reach our and e-mail address. No initials or pen
names will be accepted. La Vie does
thousands of higher education goal.”
not publish any anonymous letters.
institutions in the U.S., only 244 What is their new goal for Telephone numbers and email ad-
colleges and universities, from as community service? Thayne dresses are required for verification.
far as Guam Community College and Fullmer would love to They will not be printed.
Letters should be no longer than
in Mangilao, Guam, to as close as see students becoming more
200 words. All letters for submission
Alvernia University in Reading, involved with Interfaith and become property of La Vie Collegi-
PA, made it onto the Honor Roll other community service enne. La Vie reserves the right to edit
this year. projects. They hope to design for length, accuracy, and clarity. Sub-
missions may be edited and may be
“In brief, those colleges more opportunities to perform published or otherwise refused.
and universities meeting the service, such as small projects Letters, columns, and opinion-
challenge [of performing high with Habitat for Humanity or based articles do not necessarily rep-
amounts of community service] day service trips. resent the views of La Vie or Lebanon
Valley College.
have been identified as pioneers Fullmer already knows that 14 Submissions may be e-mailed to
in nurturing broad-based service students are spending their fall [email protected], hand-delivered to our
Photo courtesy of Chaplain Fullmer
efforts and a rich interfaith break doing a community service Mund office, submitted to lavieonline.
dialogue on our campuses,” says LVC HONORED FOR SERVICE AT WHITE HOUSE project in Washington, DC. By lvc.edu or mailed to the address
LVC was among the 244 colleges and universities included on the below.
Thayne. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in March developing more community La Vie Collegienne
What does receiving this 2013. President Thayne and Chaplain Fullmer hope that LVC’s and service opportunities on ATTN: La Vie Editors
award mean for LVC? The especially its students’ achievement will raise broader awareness about the campus, Thayne and Fullmer 101 N. College Ave.
Annville, PA 17003
biggest effect that this award College’s commitment to community service and enable more opportunities hope that the school can reach its
has on the college is that it puts for students to participate in community service. new goal of 25,000 community
Advertise with
LVC on the map, in a way. LVC for the President’s Interfaith and is smaller than most of the other service hours. La Vie
is a small, quiet college that Community Service Campus schools that have been awarded Why should students
a relatively small number of Challenge. and is in a more remote location, become involved in community
Recruit for your student orga-
people know about, so one of One of the most important so it is more challenging to service projects, then? Well,
nization. Sell your old junk ...
President Thayne’s main goals programs present at the get student involvement up to for one, many businesses are or that ugly sweater from your
is to share LVC’s good news so gathering was Interfaith, which the level of larger institutions. looking for community service grandmother. Say hi to your
the rest of the country will know brought students of different However, Fullmer points out veterans, because nowadays lover. (maybe not that last part)
about it. religious beliefs together to work that while this was LVC’s first many businesses participate
[email protected]
Though previously the on service projects. Thayne and time making the Honor Roll, “it in community service projects
college has only appeared in Fullmer hope that by initiating was not unexpected, because the themselves.
La Vie Collegienne
the local news, this national this program at LVC, they will students are so exceptional at Another reason students
recognition will help to spread not only raise new opportunities doing community service.” should become involved in 101 N. College Ave | Annville, PA 17003
Campus Extension 6169 or [email protected]
the good word about LVC: its for students to get involved Indeed they are. Out of community service that service
Established 1924
students are doing good things in community service, but about 1,950 full-time, part-time, is satisfying (like a Snickers)
for the broader community. also provide opportunities for and graduate students, 1,409 and is very meaningful to those Winner of two
The reception in Washington students to learn more about students have logged service who do the service. Fullmer Pennsylvania Newspaper
occurred this past Monday each other’s beliefs. hours, while 875 students have recalls interacting with students Association 2012 Keystone Press
Awards
and Tuesday, but receiving the “There are many aspects of over 10 hours. who did not want him to log
award was only one part of the higher education in America Fullmer credits all those their hours because they felt EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
trip. A few representatives from where we lead the world,” Thayne involved in campus organizations that logging their service hours Nick Thrailkill ’14
each institution also learned a says. “Community service and for helping LVC to get onto the defeated the purpose of them DESIGN EDITOR
Justin Roth ’14
great deal about new ways to interfaith dialogue are two that Honor Roll, especially Colleges doing community service.
get their campuses even more are not always recognized.” Against Cancer, MiniTHON, According to Fullmer, FEATURES EDITOR
Justin Roth ’14
involved in community service Hopefully, that will change. Special Olympics, and Habitat community service is not about
A&E EDITOR
at the Third Annual Gathering Winning this award is already a for Humanity. He also extends the ones who work. It’s about Rosemary Bucher ’14
huge step in that direction. LVC a special thanks to the service the ones who receive, and the
PERSPECTIVES EDITOR
difference that those who do Nicki Shepski ’15
Goodman: Student out of ICU, sustained multiple injuries service can make in their lives.
SPORTS EDITOR
Dan Callahan ’14
Continued from Page 1 family,” Krikorian says. Catherman says. “Then I made
SENIOR COPY EDITOR
There’s no information as to Krikorian said he has visited sure that his cervical spine was Position Available

the extent of Goodman’s injuries. Goodman and has spoken with stabilized when four bystanders CIRCULATION MANAGER
Sarah Frank ’14
the family. helped me rotate the victim onto
Krikorian said earlier Tuesday
Fellow student and EMT his back. Once on his back I used BUSINESS MANAGER
that Goodman was moved into
Position Available
Colin Catherman ’15 was at the a jaw-thrust maneuver to open
the ICU following surgery. The
ADVISER
school official said Goodman scene shortly after Goodman his airway, while stabilizing his Robert E. Vucic
was struck and helped stabilize cervical spine. Then I waited for
sustained multiple injuries.
A number of get well messages Goodman before the ambulance the ambulance to arrive.” La Vie Collegienne is published every
have been posted on Goodman’s arrived. Goodman is currently an Wednesday of the academic year.
Facebook page. “The first thing I did was Accounting student, though he Meetings are held Mondays at 5:15
check for breathing and pulse, used to study Actuarial Science. p.m. in our Mund office. We’re always
“We’re doing everything to
support the student and the but he was not responsive,” D. COOK [email protected] looking for new writers!
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FEATURES
Melissa Pavone ’14
Staff Writer
Isaiah Luck ’14
Contributing Writer
A passion is an overwhelming
desire to excel in a specific field or
achieve a specific goal or dream.
Some people can say that they
found their passions early on in
life, but Marquis Bey ‘14 is not
everyone.
“I grew up in Southwest
Philadelphia and attended
Academy Park High School. I have
a love for reading and writing, but
I actually never read my first book
for fun until my senior year of high
school,” he recalls.
The 21-year-old Bey is a triple
major in Philosophy, American
Studies, and English. He has also
participated in a number of research
ISAIAH LUCK ’14 & MELISSA PAVONE’ 14 / LA VIE
projects and presentations. Bey
nuanced and precise as possible,” who refuses to speak, a woman my eyes, my hair, and my features up in Philadelphia, so I have this
is a student employee in various
Bey says, explaining his style of clutching a pocketbook, a gangster, were proportionate, and everyone Philly dialect, if you will, and
positions throughout campus, and
writing. a fag, a man with dreadlocks, and studied my flawlessness. I cannot be blend that with a lot of my big
is currently a Teaching Assistant
When it comes to writing, Bey an elderly man journeying both of a color. words people often say I use. I feel
with Dr. Cathy Romagnolo,
doesn’t really have an intended forward to the destination set out My neighborhood, my heroes, like I incorporate that in my own
associate professor of English.
audience. He can’t pinpoint one for them, and backwards through and my god say I am to be seen as writing.”
Despite all of his academic
particular audience for his works the checkpoints of their past, all the paragon of Man; my life valued. After graduation, Bey plans
accomplishments in the field of
because for him, the audience is while telling tales that are both The mirror, mirror on the wall said on going to graduate school. “I’m
humanities, Bey did not originally
whoever enjoys literary fiction, specious and obviously false; or it herself: the fairest. I cannot be of intending to go wherever I get
plan to have three majors in the
literary books that are thought- neither. Comprised of flash fiction a color or else none of this would be accepted, honestly,” Bey says. “I’m
humanities.
provoking, and books that are pieces that stand distinct yet weave true. We are all told that I am not of a applying to top-tier programs
“I came in as a Biology major
unorthodox and nonconventional. together to form a cohesively color so, of course, why would they lie? in African-American Literature
my first semester of freshman year.
The more he wrote, the more dissonant story, Marquis Bey as well as Women/Gender/
It was horrible; I hated it.” says Bey.
his love of writing grew. It grew so presents an unbridled meditation There are two major influences Sexuality Studies. My top two
“Not to bash the bio majors, but
much that Bey ended up writing on the believability of self-authored in the writing world that help choices are UPenn and PSU; my
that wasn’t me at all.”
and self publishing two books. stories, and implicitly interrogates propel Bey forward. These other choices are NYU, Cornell,
Every person has their niche,
Love the S(k)in You’re In is Bey’s matters of race and the ‘act’ of influences are the Pulitzer Prize- Rutgers, Brown, UCal Berkeley,
and Bey found his in writing. Bey
first publication. It was released on blackness.” winning novelists Toni Morrison Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon,
credits the discovery of his love
April 15 of this year. According the The following is a passage from and Junot Díaz. Columbia, and Boston. Upon
of English and even his personal
Amazon.com, “this little aphorism Incredibly True Tales of Make Believe “Toni Morrison, in my opinion, completing grad school I plan to
growth from freshmen to senior
sluices from the mouths of those People, titled “Of a Certain Color”: is hands down the greatest author teach, to be a scholar, to insert my
year to Romagnolo.
who mean to comfort and placate ever. She is like a demigod to me,” alternative discourse into the fabric
“It’s all Cathy’s fault,” Bey says.
our insecurities. But what if I cannot be of a color because my Bey says. “She has this reserve about of knowledge at our disposal, and,
“She is the catalyst [of] my huge
your skin was the very thing that words are spent on important things. her, but yet she’s so unapologetic of course, to write.”
dynamic change from freshman
was branded as unlovable? This I do not waste talent and aptitude on in what she says. It’s backed by all Bey advises up and coming and
year until now. She has corrupted
collection of poems and short non-universal ordeals. I am too good this research and reflection and it’s new writers to “write what you
me in a good way. I had her FYS
stories examines and interrogates a for that. I cannot be of a color because uncanny the way her mind works. want to read,” a piece of advice he
class, ‘Man Up/ Act Like a Lady,’
skin that is both far from and close my diction is of a caliber that exceeds She is number one, and number gained by reading Toni Morrison.
freshman year and my mind was
to easily being loved.” inferiority. The reality I construct two, and number three for me.” “In that sense, you will love what
just blown. That is when I started
Bey’s second book, Incredibly through the lexicon of my speech Of Junot Díaz, Bey says, “[His] you’re writing and that will thrust
hating the hard sciences and
True Tales of Make Believe People, looks perfect, so I cannot be of a color. novel The Brief Wondrous Life of you and drive you forward to finish
started really getting into gender,
was released earlier last month. I cannot be of a color because Oscar Wao is a favorite of mine. the book. It’s simultaneously selfish
race, English, and writing.
Amazon.com summarizes the book my doll-children are preferred; they The way he blends language, it’s and selfless. You are disseminating
“When I write, or just generally
as being about eight passengers, possess more pulchritude than those kind of slang, this very African- this thing for other people to feel
when I think or am trying to
one “beastly van, going exactly revolting defects. I and my children American vernacular. He blends what you we’re feeling, but you’re
articulate something, my hands
where they plan to go -- or are normal. So I cannot be of a color. that with very sophisticated writing to feel something -- because
start to essentially reach for words.
precisely where they didn’t think I colored inside the lines as a youth, language, which is very astounding you feel something.”
I love words. I love language—it
creates our reality—so I try to be as they would. A story of a man with had high marks, and was an All- to me because I feel that I speak M. PAVONE [email protected]
a cross, a man in a suit, a woman American in the truest sense. My skin, in that manner oftentimes. I grew I. LUCK [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment

Tales of Xillia offers interesting story, good gameplay, stunning graphics
Gregory Renner ’15 which will endanger the world, which the player commands the hand-to-hand martial arts, as on the power of the Great Spirits
Staff Writer by the game’s two protagonists, characters in battle against CPU- supplemented by the close-up- at the very beginning to using
Millia and Jude. controlled enemies. and-personal style of his forms lesser magic and swordplay after
Tales of Xillia, a PlayStation 3 The general gameplay for Two unique elements of the of arte. As a result, Jude develops an initial loss of the spirits. While
exclusive, was released August 6th, Tales of Xillia consists of two combat system of this game are as a character with high health she does get the spirits back
2013 and is the thirteenth game major fields: a field map and a the ability to “link” with other and natural defense. Jude is the towards the end of the game,
in the Tales series, which also battle screen. members of your team to do lowest healer in the game, but as her method of combat remains
includes Tales of Eternia and Tales The field map is a realistically more powerful attacks, which one of the starting characters, he focused on swordplay, with
of Symphonia. The American scaled 3D environment traversed can involve flanking a single is very useful inside and outside the ability to call in the Great
release of the game coincides by foot. While traveling on the enemy and switching in new of battle, where his artes can be Spirits when necessary. A lot
with the 15th anniversary of the field map, the player can view party members (out of the six used to heal the party. of the lesser magic she learns is
series. skits between the series’ main characters) at any given point in Millia, the second protagonist, elemental magic, which is crucial
Tales of Xillia is a Japanese characters that use animated battle. This second ability is very is introduced as the Lord of in combat.
role-playing game centered in character portraits as well as full useful when fighting unknown Spirits. This moniker is enforced Overall, this game is a must
the land of Rieze Maxia, a land voiceovers. These skits range enemies, because it allows for a by her control over the Four play for those who are fans of
where the people use mentally- from background information quick change in team to better Great Spirits, which no one has JRPG’s. The game has stunning
produced mana to channel spirits regarding a current part of suit a situation. been able to summon in Rieze graphics, great gameplay, and a
and shape the world around the story to small asides and Jude, one of the game’s Maxia for twenty years. As gripping storyline that will keep
them. Referred to as “Spirit humorous conversation. The protagonists, is a medical student the main female character, her players engaged for hours.
Arte,” these abilities compose number of these skits can become in the capital city of Rashugal, mission is to protect humans
the majority of the magic-heavy overwhelming, though. While Fennmont. Jude is the main male and spirits alike. Her determined
gameplay features within the some are good to listen to, others character of the story and travels and unemotional personality
game’s combat systems. can be skipped, and the game with the main female character, is a reflection of her status as a
The central storyline of the paces out these skits accordingly. Millia, early on in the game in great spirit, thus revealing her
game is the discovery of a military The battle screen is a 3D order to fulfill Millia’s mission. inhumanity. Millia’s combat style
conspiracy involving spirits, representation of an area, in Jude’s combat style is based on changes from a heavy emphasis
G. RENNER [email protected]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. makes a strong companion to recent Marvel movies
Erika Fisher ’17 he has not lost the ability to opposing S.H.I.E.L.D. and the
Staff Writer tell a compelling story on the mystery of Coulson’s recovery.
small screen. Though their Dark pasts are referenced on the
The popularity of superhero accents occasionally make parts of three agents, which are
films has exploded over the their dialogue difficult to almost guaranteed to be touched
last decade, centering on the understand, the scientific duo of upon in future episodes.
Marvel cinematic universe. This Simmons (Henstridge) and Fitz Whedon, who directed The
collection of movies, including (Caestecker) bring an element Avengers, is an executive producer
the Iron Man trilogy, Captain of dorky comedy, while the for the show, which guarantees
America, Thor, and The Incredible sarcastic tendencies of Agents exclusive jokes and references for
Hulk, thematically combine to Coulson and Ward (Dalton) fans, providing a fast laugh for
create one of the most financially present even more opportunities loyal followers. Among the most
and critical successful movies of for chuckles. Numerous pop- amusing of Whedon’s marks are
all time, 2012’s The Avengers. This culture references assist the witty the appearances of actors from
popularity contributed to the dialogue in reaching a wide variety other shows he has worked on—J.
creation of a spin-off television of audiences. August Richards of Angel and Ron
show that focuses on audience The fast-paced plot can be Glass, best known to Whedon fans
favorite Agent Phil Coulson (Clark a bit much for fans new to the as Shepherd Book from science-
Gregg). Also starring Ming-Na continuity of the Marvel universe. fiction cult classic Firefly, both
Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, The events presented in the films make guest appearances.
Iain De Caestecker, and Elizabeth are well-preserved here; references Overall, the show is a treat to
Henstridge, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in dialogue and in plot throughout fans of Marvel’s cinematic empire,
premiered September 24. the show connect it well to the and a lure for those who have
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. takes earlier films, most prominently not yet seen the films. Whedon’s
place in the aftermath of The Iron Man 3 and Captain America. legions of fans will enjoy it just as
Avengers. In a world where This is a downfall for newcomers, much, if not more. With only two
superheroes and superpowers are who may miss the multitude of episodes under its belt, Agents
common knowledge, Agent Phil references to other adventures of S.H.I.E.L.D. has proved to
Coulson, after being critically within the Marvel universe, be a dynamic and entertaining
injured in the team-up film, resulting in a fundamental loss of production and shows a great deal
gathers a team of special agents to value of the overall show. of entertainment potential.
fight against new threats coming Credit must be given for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airs on
out of the woodwork after the undoubtedly cryptic references Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Battle of New York. and foreshadows to larger plots,
Marvel
Joss Whedon proves that including a secret organization E. FISHER [email protected]
6 La Vie CoLLegienne OctOber 2, 2013
P
ersPectives
The Minor Things in Life:
Finding Where You Stand in Our Tech-Heavy World
Mallory Minor ’15 speak in person can now text each It was amazing how many peo- tive? Probably not, but you could tances, and it allows communica-
Staff Writer other and feel as if they’ve always ple I knew in real life on this app. easily swipe your finger across the tion between anyone, anywhere.
known each other. Many LVC students were among screen and begin chatting with As digital technologies are advanc-
The days of passing notes in
This great influx of technol- someone on the same campus. ing each day, they may have many
class are long gone. Why pass a
ogy in our lives is affecting our Many older people ques- more capabilities by the time we
note to someone when you can
ability to communicate. Several tion why apps like Tinder exist, have children.
send them a text instead?
times, I’ve noticed people look when we can do the action in Digital technology is what you
I walk around campus in be-
down when they see people person. For instance, they ask, make of it. As a parent, if you allow
tween classes and all I see is
they know. They avoid eye con- why are many people meeting your toddler to have an iPad, they
students texting while walk-
tact because they aren’t sure online and establishing rela- will learn at a very young age how
ing. Whether they're alone, with
how to say a simple “hello.” tionships today in lieu of face- “easy” life is in the digital age. But
friends, in a big group, they’re all
But cell phones allow more to-face interaction? if you make them play with actual
on their phones. Very rarely do stu-
than just texting. Smartphones Is digital technology truly toys and kids their age, you will find
dents put their phones away and
like the iPhone can support ruining our society? Some will that their development will be dif-
notice what surrounds them.
apps like Twitter, Tinder, and argue yes and some will argue ferent than that of children who are
Technology has had such a
Omegle, which allow strangers no, but overall it depends on more exposed to digital technol-
widespread impact on our every-
to rate and interact with each each person's familiarity with ogy. It is all about lifestyle prefer-
day lives that we don’t even real-
other. and attitudes towards digital ence, and whether or not you want
ize what is has done to our social
For the fun of it, my room- technology. If you have good your life to be controlled by or rela-
norms. If you’re like me, you didn’t
mate and I decided to give Tin- technology etiquette, then you tively devoid of current and future
grow up with a cell phone. They are
der a try. The newest dating and will have no problem holding a digital technologies.
a relatively new invention that have
rating app allows you to either conversation in person without
reshaped our world in many ways.
"X" out of or accept a complete breaking eye contact or show-
For instance, texting allows two Mallory Minor / La Vie
stranger. It offers some pictures and my selections to rate. But the big- ing other technological bad habits.
or more people to constantly be in
you rate them based on that. If you gest question is, would you walk Digital technology has other
contact, regardless of where you
are matched with another person, up to them in the cafeteria and tell benefits, though. It allows families
are in the world. People who don’t
you can chat with them in the app. them you thought they were attrac- to communicate from long dis- M. MINOR [email protected]
Valley’s Voices:
Does LVC Need Alcohol Awareness Week? Compiled by Gregory Renner ’15
[email protected]
To some students, Alcohol Awareness Week seems like an annoyance, whereas to others it is considered very important. The purpose of Alcohol Awareness Week is to get
people to discuss the effects that alcohol has on the body and the consequences of alcohol abuse.
La Vie asked five students the question: What are your thoughts on Alcohol Awareness Week?
Colin Catherman ‘15 Alexander Conrad ‘15 William DeKeizer ‘16 Keifer Kemmerly ‘14 Clarissa Shoffler ‘16
Biology Major Chemistry Major Music Recording Music and English Majors Chemistry Major
Technology Major
“I think it’s a good cause. It is “I feel it is a good thought; “After a year of living on cam- “Students are quite aware of “Alcohol Awareness Week is an
important to inform the student however, it is too late to correct pus, I’ve noticed that there is not alcohol. I don’t think they need a extremely important event. Edu-
body about the different effects those wrongs. People will decide a huge problem with drinking. week dedicated to the cause.” cating students about the dangers
alcohol can have on the body. [to drink or not] regardless of the Since Annville is not near any- associated with excessive drink-
This is important because many information you put in front of thing, no one generally has any ing or underage drinking can po-
students are unaware of the dev- them. That is just the way it is.” motivation to drive somewhere tentially improve campus life and
astating effects alcohol can have.” drunk. Some people do have a help us secure a healthier, more
problem with overdrinking and successful future.”
I believe that they should be re-
viewed and help students to un-
derstand what overdrinking does
to you.”
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SPORTS
SCHEDULE Garth Stefan Proves to be Deciding Factor in
Wednesday, 10/2 Overtime Win over DeSales
Women’s Volleyball
vs Elizabethtown College
Will face defending National Champs, Messiah, on Saturday
7 p.m.
Thursday, 10/3
Cody Manmiller ’16
Men’s Golf Staff Writer
at Elizabethtown Invitational
12 p.m.
This week, the Lebanon Valley
College men’s soccer team had two
Friday, 10/4
crucial away matches before kicking
Men’s Ice Hockey off conference play next week.
vs Rutgers University On Wednesday, it was a
7 p.m. disappointing performance when
Misericordia took the victory 2-0.
Saturday, 10/5
The Dutchmen bounced back to
take a big 1-0 win at DeSales in
Football
at Wilkes University front of a rowdy, homecoming
1 p.m. crowd.
Misericordia proved to be too
much for LVC as the Valley just
For more results, visit
could not find the back of the net
GoDutchmen.com
when they had the chances to.
With 10 minutes before the first
half came to a close, Misericordia
ATHLETES
scored when the ball was collected
OVERTIME WIN Garth Stefan came up big again for LVC, deceiding the win over DeSales with an OT goal.
OF THE and shot by George Stock after it
WEEK was bouncing around the penalty for Lebanon Valley. was unable to get a goal before the important. The victory improved
area. Then, just five minutes after The weekend was a different end of regulation. Lebanon Valley’s record to 6-2-2.
halftime, they struck again when a story for the Valley. A rowdy crowd Six minutes into the first Conference play will begin
Greta Weidemoyer rebound popped out to a waiting came out for DeSales’ homecoming overtime, however, the celebration Saturday when LVC travels to
Volleyball Misericordia attacker. hoping to see a victory. began. Garth Stefan received a Messiah to take on the defending
Lebanon Valley put the pressure Lebanon Valley took it to cross from Joe Gallagher, cut to National Champions.
on after being down the two DeSales for most of the game, the baseline and rocketed a shot
goals but just could not find the outshooting the Bulldogs 22-8. Just just under the crossbar and into the
firepower to put anything away. one of DeSales shots was on target. roof of the net. It was Stefan’s third
James Clements made nine saves Despite the lopsided affair, LVC goal of the season but his most C. MANMILLER [email protected]
Field Hockey Back on Track by Form of Upset
Sheaffer. Then, about 20 minutes
Weidemoyer totaled double digit Dan Callahan ’14
later, Molly Van Leuvan hit the
kills in three of five matches, Sports Editor
including 12 against Kean and 10 team’s second goal off another
against Goucher. She currently leads Sometimes, a couple losses for Sheaffer assist.
the team in kills (190) and blocks
a team will allow them to recoup For Heck and Van Leuvan, it
(33).
and restructure their game plan. was first career goals for both.
For the Valley’s field hockey LVC goalie Chloe Baro ’14
austin Hartman team, two shutout loses set up had a huge game for the winning
Football for a 3-0 upset-victory over the Dutchmen, who had 10 saves
16th ranked team in the nation when it was all over. She stepped
Lynchburg on Sunday. up big time in the second half when
Three different Dutchmen Lynchburg tried capitalizing off 12
scored goals, and a great penalty corners, and collecting five
performance by an indestructible saves.
defense kept the Hornets off the Van Leuvan set up a pretty assist
scoreboard to seal the win. for a Laura James ’14 insurance
The sophomore class is given goal with just 1:49 left in the game.
much credit for the start they The team will look to
In the football team’s blowout win
brought their team out to, which continue the success at Stevenson
over FDU-Florham, the sophomore
running back scored four rushing carried over a lot of needed on Saturday, Oct. 5 for a
touchdowns on 130 yards, averaging momentum. Just over a minute Commonwealth Conference
7.6 yards per carry. Hartman and into the game, Kelsey Heck ’16 matchup.
teammate Brendan Irving join four
put the Valley on the board with a
others among players who have
scored four TDs in a game. goal assisted by classmate Lyndee D. CALLAHAN [email protected] UPSET CITY Molly Van Leuvan had a goal and assist in their upset win.
S P O R T S
Stefan comes up big Field Hockey Upsets
for Men’s Soccer, again p. 7 #16 Lynchburg p. 7
LVC Runs All Over FDU Women’s Soccer
drops to
Haverford,
A blowout 65-21 victory for the Valley brings their record up to 3-1
beats King’s
Cody Manmiller ’16
Staff Writer
The Lebanon Valley College
women’s soccer team lost their
first game after going five games
without one.
LVC played their fourth
home game in a row on
Wednesday when they hosted
Haverford College. Haverford
took the early lead just five
minutes into the game and led
by 1-0 at the halftime break.
In the second half, the Valley
was looking for the game-tying
goal and finally received it 15
minutes in. Amanda Douglass
beat a defender after receiving
the pass from Sammy Bost and
calmly knocked the ball in the
back of the net.
The goal was Douglass’
third of the season and left the
Dutchmen wanting more. But
they couldn’t quite get it.
Haverford scored the third
RUNNING TO VICTORY Sophomore Austin Hartman, above, ran for 130 yards and four scores in the big win over FDU-Florham on Saturday.
and final goal with less than 15
Dan Callahan ’14 all around; offensively and spot in the record book, with unbreakable for the majority of minutes left in the game. LVC
Sports Editor defensively. a single-game record of eight the game. put more shots on goal (5) than
Austin Hartman ’16 and extra points. The defensive squad did Haverford was able to manage
The weather was warm on Brendan Irving ’17 both tied the This game was out of reach not allow even one first down (3).
Saturday in Annville, but LVC’s school record for touchdowns in from FDU since the first half, throughout the first quarter, and On Saturday, the result never
offense on the football field was a game, with each scoring four. as the Valley put up 44 points just 15 yards as well. Though seemed to be in question in a
far more scorching than the Of course each of those players and looked like they were in no FDU had 326 yards to finish the 4-0 win over King’s as the Valley
weather. had over 100 rushing yards each mood for stopping. game, they were no match for rifled 23 total shots compared to
In the team’s 65-21 blowout as well. Hartman scored three of his the high-strung LVC offense. Kings’ seven. Sarah Dowhower
of the visiting Devils of FDU- On top of huge rushing games touchdowns by the beginning of Kevin Antol led the Dutchmen and Sammy Bost scored the
Florham, 283 rushing yards from Hartman and Irving, the second quarter. Following defense with six tackles. two first-half goals to pull away
and 503 yards of total offense starting QB Brian Murphy ’15 his third score, Matt Richmond Now that the Valley is back before Heather Tran and Lindi
allowed for the enormous tossed the ball for 201 yards, ’16 returned the ensuing kickoff in the race for the MAC in the Crist added two more just four
margin of victory for the now completing 11 of 19 passes. On for 51 yards, which in turn setup middle of the standings, it will minutes apart in the second
3-1 Dutchmen. It was their the other side of the ball, Bryan yet another score. All of these make for an interesting matchup half.
highest point total since 1924, Ek returned an interception 16 points were put on the board for their return to Arnold In the only game this week,
and 10th straight win against 75-yards for a touchdown, in a two-minute span. Field on Oktoberfest Weekend LVC travels to Messiah on
the Devils. which was recently named the Not only was the offense against Lycoming, starting at 1 Thursday.
This was a game for the MAC Play of the Week. looking spectacular Saturday p.m.
statistic and record books, Kicker Sean Fakete made afternoon, but the always tough
with huge numbers being put another career milestone and LVC defense was pretty much D. CALLAHAN [email protected] C. MANMILLER [email protected]