La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (October 26, 2011)

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 79, No. 6 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 October 26, 2011
New signage aids campus branding
THIS WEEK IN
LA VIE
“Since I’m fairly new, I have
Jocelyn Davis ’15
a fresh set of eyes to see where
La Vie Staff Writer
A&E
we can take advantage of oppor-
New signs displaying the LVC tunities,” Parkes says. “The first
logo appeared on campus just in time I came to campus I got to
time to show Dutchmen pride at the bridge over the train tracks
the Oktoberfest/Homecoming and stopped. I didn’t know if it
weekend festivities. was part of LVC or not. I imme-
As the newly created position diately saw this as a branding op-
of Executive Director of Market- portunity.”
ing & Communications, Marty LVC logos were painted on
Parkes was asked to look at the the bridge connecting the athlet-
Horror television spooks campus for ideas of how to make ic complex to campus. Another
viewers and gains high ratings everything more uniform and idea was to repaint the LVC logo
consistent. Parkes graduated on the press box which had faded
Page 5 from Trinity College in Hartford, over time. The back of the foot-
Connecticut in 1981 with a B.A. ball scoreboard was also made
F
EAturEs in economics. Before joining into a “Go Dutchmen” sign. All
LVC on August 1 Parkes spent additions proved to gain approval
Study abroad provides about twenty-five years in com- of alumni and current students
excellent academic and cultural
munications serving as an eco- like junior Charlie Robinson.
opportunities for students
nomics writer for two large cor- Branding the scoreboard was

Page 4 porations in Hartford, holding a great opportunity to promote
positions at the U.S. Golf Associ- LVC spirit. “Before it was a wast-
ation, and heading marketing and ed opportunity,” Parkes explains,
P Justin Roth ’14 / LA VIE
ErsPEctivEs communications at Maryville SIGNAGE New signs were installed on the press box, athletic fields, and bridge adding, “it’s the first thing you
University in St. Louis. connecting campus to the fields and parking lots just in time for alumni, fami-
See BRANDING | Page 3
lies, and friends to visit for Oktoberfest and Homecoming.
Occupy Wall Street raises major questions about capitalism
Movement reaches campus community, surrounding areas
Nick Thrailkill ’14 Americans who are dissatisfied protesting. Dolan furthermore lobbyists because they fund the
La Vie Staff Writer with the concentration of wealth believes that the movement may political campaigns. This causes
towards the richest 1 percent of have resulted from an inherent a huge shift in political repre-
On Sept. 17, thousands of Americans. dissatisfaction with the Obama sentation, Valdes says, because
Students show concern about the protesters gathered in Zuccotti What sparked this move- administration’s failure to effec- politicians have to please the
way campus cigarette policies are Park in New York City’s financial ment? Brian Kerns ‘12 says that tively target the needs of Ameri- corporations that funded their
enforced
district to begin the grassroots the protesters believe that there’s ca’s youth. campaigns or risk losing their
movement known as “Occupy something wrong with the way However, both Valdes and positions. Ader says that lobby-
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Wall Street,” which has quickly the country’s run, that capital- Leslie Ader ‘12 believe that the ists have caused “a split between
spread throughout other major ism has caused a major shift in protesters are responding against the voter and the politician” and
INDEX cities in the United States and the American democracy. Accord- the increasing influence of lobby- that the Wall Street protests are
world. The protesters in each of ing to Political Science professor ists in Washington, D.C. Valdes “an emotional outcry” against the
News ..................................1-3
Features ................................4 the Occupy movements share a Chris Dolan, capitalism runs the says that politicians care about negative effects of corporation
Arts & Entertainment ............5 common purpose: according to political system and reinforces the persons they’re representing, funding and lobbyist influence
Perspectives...........................6 Roberto Valdes ‘14, the occupiers the imbalance and inequality but that the president and Con-
Sports .................................7-8 are representing the 99 percent of against which the occupiers are gress cater to Wall Street and the See WALL STREET | Page 2
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Student Government Updates 10.17.11, 10.24.11
SG discusses Winter Formal, Leedy Theater, meal plans, Biology Club
Nick Thrailkill ’14 takeout option and that the five- each week, and the number of October 24 the cafeteria from November 7
La Vie Staff Writer minute “limit” only served to customers in the cafeteria and Student Government con- to November 18.
prevent possible abuses of this the UG had increased signifi- vened for its sixth meeting of SG representative Mike
October 17 system. cantly since last semester. Final- the school year to discuss plans Siegler ‘15 volunteered to be the
Student Government con- SG President Ryan ly, Allman mentioned that Metz for Leedy Theater, student SG representative to the Sustain-
vened for its fifth meeting of the Humphries asked Allman about was planning to install a cam- transportation and health pol- ability Committee, which meets
school year to vote on proba- the new sections of Mund that era system in the C-store to icy issues, Winter Formal, the from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. every
tionary club status for the Amer- are scheduled to be completed investigate some discrepancies Sustainability Committee, a other Tuesday.
ican Foundation for Children and opened in the spring. All- in inventory and monitor any budget request from the Biol- The Biology Club requested
with AIDS Club and the Indoor man stated that this new section suspicious activity. Allman also ogy Club, commuter involve- $200 to pay for club expenses,
Color Guard and to discuss con- of the cafeteria would include encouraged students to leave ment on campus, and the Park- and SG unanimously voted to
cerns with the cafeteria takeout about 100 chairs and a fire- comment cards to help Metz to ing Committee meeting. allot $200 to the Biology Club
system, the new cafeteria areas place. Furthermore, students better serve student needs. SG President Ryan for said purpose.
in Mund to be completed in the can move between these two ar- The Commuter Chair stated Humphries began the meeting SG representative Mike
spring, the addition of cameras eas without having to scan their that Facilities is still working on by saying that Facilities has pre- Siegler ‘15 will discuss plans
in the C-store, Comcast cable is- cards to get back in unless they the cable problem in the Com- sented several ideas for making to increase commuter involve-
sues in the Commuter Lounge, leave the cafeteria. muter Lounge. the stage in Leedy Theater more ment on campus with Director
the possibility of a new stage in SG members also brought up Facilities Chair Roberto Val- handicap accessible. SG will of Residental Life Jason Kuntz
Leedy Theater, and Winter For- concerns about the limitations des discussed plans to build a continue to discuss the possible and Area Coordinator Brandon
mal. of the meal plan in the UG, but new stage that was more acces- changes to make to the stage Smith.
The American Foundation as yet no solutions have been sible to persons with handicaps with Facilities. Humphries will The SG Parking Commit-
for Children with AIDS Club presented. Humphries also in Leedy Theater. also be discussing issues with tee will hold its first meeting at
and the Indoor Color Guard pre- brought up a concern about the Class of 2014 President Ro- student transportation with 11:00 a.m. this Thursday, Octo-
sented at Monday’s meeting for style of LVC’s meal plan, and berto Valdes briefly discussed President MacDonald. ber 27.
probationary club class, and SG Allman stated that Food Servic- Winter Formal, identifying the SG advisors Todd Snovel and
members granted probationary es would be discussing possible formal’s theme as “What Hap- Jen Evans discussed possible
club status to both clubs. changes in the meal plan system pens in Vegas.” Valdes said that health policies involving trans-
Bill Allman visited SG at for next year. SG will hold ticket sales from portations to hospitals that
Monday’s meeting to discuss Allman also stated that the November 7th to November could be implemented by next
Food Services concerns with SG percentage of participation in 21st. year.
members. Allman noted that the food service surveys, the The tables for sign-ups for
there is no time limit for the numbers of meals being served Winter Formal will be outside
N. THRAILKILL [email protected]
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WALL STREET: Occupy movement reaches LVC community
C A M P U S
Continued from Page 1
on the political process. they could play a major role in the students the most.”
Though the occupiers are ex- American political system. Kerns How should students respond
pressing their discontent with says that the protesters could to the protests and the issues that
capitalism and have “broken cause significant policy changes they raise? The student group
CRIMEWATCH
through the illusion of depen- if the number of participants “LVC Occupy,” which currently
dency” on corporations, they are and protests continues to grow. comprises 6 core members and
“still attached to corporate prod- Though as of now, the American 25 extended members, seeks to
ucts,” according to Ader. Kerns political system is resistant to emulate the country-wide pro-
notes that you can’t survive in change, as Kerns believes, Dolan tests on campus, but Ader be-
All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
the United States without buy- says that the protesters are instill- lieves that “LVC Occupy” needs
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ing something. “The protestors ing a sense of policy regulation to to advertise more to promote

are saying, ‘We’re speaking out temper the economic imbalances student participation. Ader also
against capitalism, but we can’t between “the 99percent” and urges students to read newspa-
10-19-11 | Silver
escape it ourselves,’” Kerns says. “the 1percent.” pers, to become more politically
Fire Alarm
As of now, Dolan, Kerns, Should students be concerned active, and to seek representation
The fire alarm went off in Silver around 4:30 a.m.
Ader, and Valdes all believe that about the growing influence of and vote for politicians that will
the “Occupy” movement is just these protests? Both Valdes and fairly address their concerns for 10-24-11 | Vickroy
promoting awareness of the Kerns say that students should their futures. “That’s the beauty Fire Alarm
problems inherent in the capital- be aware of the protests and the of our representative democracy,” The fire alarm went off in Vickroy.
ist system. However, Valdes says reasons behind them because Ader says.
that if the protesters can maintain “the decisions that politicians are
a base until the 2012 elections, making or not making will affect N. THRAILKILL [email protected]
Corrections & Clarifications
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MISA, AES host benefit concert for flood relief
THIS MONTH IN
Music organizations honor firefighters’ relief efforts
PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosemary Bucher ’14 Day from 8:45 to 9:20, A Seam- to help Annville. We cannot
La Vie Co-editor less Getaway from 9:30 to 10:05, thank them enough.”
Small Town Titans from 10:15 The event will also showcase
On October 29, student or- to 10:50, and Letters for Lovers a best costume contest, where
ganizations MISA and AES are from 11 to 11:35. the winner will receive a $100
hosting a benefit concert to “Annville has been through gift card to the Batdorf Restau-
honor Annville’s Union Fire a lot in the past month due to rant in Annville.
Company and their hard work the damages from all of the O’Neill is very enthusiastic
and community assistance in the flooding,” explained Jonathan about the concert and all of the
aftermath of September’s flood. O’Neill ’12, a music business ways students have found to get
“Firefighter Fright Night” will major and president of MISA. involved.
showcase local talent and raise “The Annville Fire Department. “Firefighter Fright Night”
money to support the Union especially worked very hard to will be held on Saturday, Oct.
Fire Company. return the town back to normal 29 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Ar-
The set list includes perfor- as quickly as possible. We at the nold Sports Center. Admission
mances by various groups and Music Industry Students As- is free, but a suggested donation
individuals, covering genres sociation (MISA) and the Au- will be collected at the door.
from hard rock to alternative dio Engineering Society (AES) The event will be followed by
and pop. Freshman Christian thought it would be great to put the Underground’s Halloween
singer-songwriter Cristabelle together Firefighter Fright Night dance from 12 to 2 a.m.
Braden will perform from 8 to at LVC to honor all of the hard
8:35 p.m., followed by Study work our firefighters have done R. BUCHER [email protected]
BRANDING: New signage adds to LVC image
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see when coming over the bridge According to Parkes, the along Rt. 934 to identify athletic
from the south side of campus.” budget already allocated the ex- facilities.
The new sign not only shows penses and no additional fund- Parkes says that these addi-
that you are still in Lebanon ing was needed for the project. tions are still only ideas and have
Valley territory but it also in- Parkes, along with others, are not yet been decided upon. He
troduces the mascot, a popular still currently discussing future mentioned that these changes
question asked by many visitors. possible additions including a are not only branding opportu-
“I did like the signs but my first formal main gate at the Main nities but also methods of in-
thought was, ‘How much it cost Street entrance, “Go Dutchmen” forming outsiders.
the school?’” explains junior banners on light posts in the ath-
Charlie Robinson. letic complex, and more signage J. DAVIS [email protected]
Breast cancer month supported around campus
pink cookies that can be purchased Pink week. If you wore pink to Ket-
Brittney Falter ’15
to support breast cancer. Thursday, tering Corner at any time through
La Vie Staff Writer
male members of various sports’ the week and bought a two dol-
The whole month of October teamsewent to each residence hall lar ice cream, some of that money
is dedicated to bringing awareness went to breast
about breast cancer. Throughout cancer sup-
this month, Colleges Against Can- port. On Oc-
cer has held many activities to get tober 29th,
people to think about breast can- the football
cer. The third week of this month team will be
was pink week. On Monday, the supporting
cafeteria had many pink foods. breast cancer
Tuesday, everyone was supposed awareness by
to wear his or her pink shirts and wearing pink
SAI held a pink hair dying activity sweatbands
at the Gazebo. People wearing pink at the home
received a baked good or some Justin Roth ’14 / LA VIE football game,
other giveaway. Wednesday, there wearing bras and collected money along with some other pink activi-
was a pink Zumba party and a per- for breast cancer. There were also ties since it is “bring your kid to
formance at MJ’s featuring Jesse students that handed out choco- game day” so the word about breast
Barki and Chris Dunlap where lalte and facts about breast cancee.. cancer can spread throughout the
students could hot coffee or tea for Last, the UG was pink on Saturday. community.
Justin Roth ’14 / LA VIE
one dollar. In addition, MJ’s had Kettering Corner also took part in B. FALTER [email protected]
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Features
Zombies walk to fight famine
Nicki Shepski ’15 Laura Eldred, director of the walk. $5 or a few non-perishable food
Halloween
Features Editor These zombies want to do more items for food bank donations. If
than eat brains, however. Hungry you would like to get your make-up
Have you ever dreamed of a zombie donations from the walk done, bring an additional $3. Make-
time when zombies up is not mandatory;
walk the earth? On Fri- you could perhaps be
Events
day, November 4, LVC a freshly turned zom-
Michele Livingston’s “Awakening to the world students will have the bie. Or, if you do not
of spirit” seminar and quest at the farmer’s
opportunity to experi- wish to spend any
hope inn in manheim
ence just that. The an- more money, do your
October 28, 7:30 PM
nual Zombie Walk is own make-up at home.
105.7 The X’s The People’s Medium Michele Livingston will be intro-
coming to Lebanon. The actual walk be-
ducing newcomers to the unknown world of the paranormal. Mini
A Zombie Walk is a gins at 7:30 PM, with
readings will be available.
type of performance art the route starting at
that gives regular, ordi- the farmer’s market
a not so spooky halloween at the pA Ren Faire
nary people the chance and continuing onto
October 29-30, 11 AM - 8 PM
to be a bloody, groaning neighboring streets
Haunts, ghouls and childish fun with trick-or-treating from 2-4 PM
zombie. It takes place in and art walk locations.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Classic Film at a location with people Zombies will stop at
Photo courtesy of Professor Laura Eldred
Hershey Theatre unaware of the upcom- Patsy Fagan’s Pub to
ZOMBIE WALK Andrew Texter ’12 and Kathryn Lewis ’12 apply
October 29, 11:59 PM ing zombie herd, whom makeup in preparation for the annual zombie walk held in support of get some food, a drink
“The ultimate Halloween audience participation film, complete with a zombies are encouraged local food banks. and just hang out.
couple in love, a spooky castle with strange Transylvanians - including to interact with (This, however, will be given to a food bank. (To get involved with the zombie
Dr. Frank-N-Furter - dancing to the ‘Time Warp’” does not mean purposely terrifying This year’s walk will kick off the walk, contact Professor Laura Eldred,
- Lebanon Daily News innocent three-year-old children). Lebanon Friday Arts Walk. Partici- [email protected].)
“It’s fun for people to look out- pants should show up at the Leba-
Zombie Walk side and see a zombie herd mov- non farmer’s market to register
November 4, 7:30 PM ing through town,” said Professor between 5 and 7 PM. Bring either N. ShepSki [email protected]

Study abroad changes lives, learning experience
Susanna Chehata ’14 Rome, Naples and Catania (just to pending on the program, students will open students’ eyes and allow Like Gabriel, she saw that Europe-
La Vie Staff Writer mention some of the places he visit- live in either dormitories, apart- them to see their capabilities, allow ans were more relaxed and more
Last spring, LVC then-junior Ga- ed), the LVC campus seems smaller. ments, or with host families. The them to learn about a different cul- open. She became so incorporated
briel Lincoln-De Cusatis travelled Italy opened his eyes to a whole new countries that include a host fam- ture, and allow them to gain a whole into this style of life that she felt a
to Perugia, Italy to study abroad. way of life. Because of the time he ily are Argentina, Germany, France, new perspective of the world. Also, culture shock coming back home,
He was hoping to meet his fam- spent in Italy, Gabriel is hoping to and Spain because these programs study abroad is a great addition to and she realized that campus life is
ily, become proficient in Italian, and go back for either graduate school are full emersion programs. While students’ resumes. Future employ- a small part of a much larger world.
make some friends. What he ended or a job. By having an Ital- ees will see a student who Homesickness is one of the fac-
up gaining from his three months ian friend, Alberto, he was studied abroad as an inde- tors that stops students from going
abroad was much more profound directly exposed to Ital- pendent individual willing abroad, but both Gabriel and Alyssa
and deeper than what he could have ian food, culture, and their to take risks. overcame it.
ever imagined. way of life. Also, he is able Alyssa Mitchell ’13 stud- I was very fortunate to be able to
While in Perugia, Gabriel stud- to practice his Italian with ied abroad in Montpelier, talk in depth with both Gabriel and
ied at the University of Perugia Alberto, who can help him France in the fall of 2010 Alyssa about their study abroad ex-
along with other American and improve. and her experiences exem- periences. Although they traveled
Italian students. Every two weeks, Fortunately, every stu- plify Jill’s beliefs about study at different times and to different
American and Italian students dent at Lebanon Valley Col- abroad. To sum up her time countries, I noticed a striking simi-
would meet for a tandem session; in lege has the opportunity to in France, Alyssa says, “I larity in speaking with both of them.
the session, they would converse in be like Gabriel and study learned so much about my- They were both extremely eager to
order to learn the other’s language. abroad. With seventeen Photo courtesy of Gabriel Lincoln-De Cusatis ‘12 self.” Alyssa left the United discuss study abroa, and spoke with
During the first session, Gabriel and available programs, students have a living abroad, other extra expenses States as a chemistry major and was such deep passion about it. Both of
Alberto, an Italian exchange stu- wide variety of choices. While thir- must also be taken into account; thinking about adding a French ma- their lives were completely changed
dent, were sitting at the same table. teen of these programs are semester airfare, food, and transportation jor. When she returned, not only by the few months they left the
Alberto, a native of the indus- long programs, there are four sum- are some of the expected expenses. did she decide on a French major, United States, and they hope that
trial town of Augusta, Italy, was also mer programs available for students However, according to Jill Russell, but she also added an international other students will also go abroad.
studying at the University of Peru- who cannot commit to an entire se- the director of study abroad, such studies major. She realized that she In Gabriel’s words, “Do it. It’s an op-
gia. That tandem session was just mester abroad. expenses are trivial in the broad had a passion for travelling and in- portunity that you can only do once
the beginning of what would grow For the semester programs, the scheme of life. “This is an invest- corporated that into her college in a lifetime.”
to be a close and eternal friendship. college honors all scholarships, ment for your future,” she says. As education. (For more information about study
Through his study abroad experi- grants, and loans, and tuition rates an individual who has traveled her- Not only did she realize this abroad, contact Jill Russell, russell@
ence, Gabriel has learned so much remain the same as LVC tuition. self, she knows that studying abroad passion, but she became an inde- lvc.edu.)
about himself and the world. Af- Room fees also remain the same, re- will transform each student in some pendent individual Her eyes were
ter travelling to Perugia, Tuscany, gardless of the type of housing. De- way or another. Studying abroad opened to a new perspective on life. S. Chehata [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment

Gamer Zone:
A frightful selection of games to play for Halloween
Andrew Veirtz ’12 on a classic formula that is incred- like getting together with a group of It remains to this day the most ter- less when it comes to the monsters.
A&E Editor ibly effective, and definitely one of friends and blasting the brains out rifying game I have ever played. You have no way of fighting back
the scariest modern franchises. of a horde of zombies on Hallow- The game is quite unique due to besides running away like a blub-
As Halloween approaches, Of course there are run ‘n gun een night. It just seems appropriate. its intuitive physics system, where bering little girl. You can’t even look
I’m sure many readers are getting games like the instead of pressing at the monsters, or you’ll start to go
ready to deal with all sorts of nasty Left 4 Dead a button to open a insane, prompting you to start hal-
beasties that go bump in the night. series or the door you have to lucinating, or even to completely
While many people might sit down more recent physically grab the lost control of your character. What
for a scary movie, I prefer video Dead Island that door and swing it this means is that you end up cow-
games for my scares. trade the eerie open with a sweep ering in a corner in a fetal position
Survival horror staples like the atmosphere of of your mouse. hoping the monsters don’t notice
Resident Evil series and the two survival-hor- This sounds in- you as they limp along their merry
Dead Space games are obvious ex- ror games for teresting now, but way. This game is not for the faint
amples of horror-themed games. piles and piles this makes for a at heart, but those looking for true,
Resident Evil started the modern (and piles) of horrifying expe- absolute terror would do no better
genre with its terse atmosphere dismembered rience when you than Amnesia.
and gory visuals, and to this day bodies. In these have a misshapen Scary games, when done right,
many gamers rank it as one of the cases, piles of monstrosity chas- are the best way to have some thrills
scariest video games of all time. zombie corpses. ing after you and and chills. These are just a few rec-
The Dead Space games follow the Valve Entertainment / EA you actually have ommendations for scary games ap-
same sort of survival-horror for- The zombie game genre is in my If you’re looking for sheer edge- to remember how to close a door propriate for a frightful Halloween
mula, but in the eerie, silent realm eyes the campy b-movie of the vid- of-your-seat terror, then I would in the midst of running blindly for indeed. Happy gaming LVC!
of space and inside claustrophobic eo game realm, and are just as much remind you of my favorite horror your life. Compounding this is the
space stations. It is a modern take jolly fun to boot. There’s nothing game: Amnesia: The Dark Descent. fact that you are literally defense- A. VEIRTZ [email protected]
Horror television scares up fine entertainment
Nicki Shepski ’15 sibility that the group may split. Will we ever see Murl again? meanors begin to show up and what to do in every situation? Al-
Features Editor The entire episode is prolonged What will happen to Sophia and warn them of the hauntings and though this concept seems done
by suspense, and just when you Carl? Are we ever going to hear goings-on of the house as other already, American Horror Story
Flip through the channels dur- think you know something or the from Morgan and Dwayne? random apparitions keep show- takes the idea of paranormal ac-
ing the month of October and gang has figured something out, Consider this your warning if ing up everywhere. tivity and mixes it with reality to
you will notice a pattern-- hor- something terrible happens that you are very emotional or have This show is pushed by its create a truly scary experience.
ror movies. From vampires a weak stomach – do NOT What could possibly be
to slashers, cult classics grace watch this show. Surpris- more terrifying than a psy-
the screen with their pres- ingly enough, there was more chotic cult group coming
ence for thirty-one days. To blood and gore in the second to your house to recreate
get your complete horror season’s first episode than in their favorite LA murder,
fix on the small screen this the entire first season. When using you as the star?
Halloween season, watch they say viewer discretion is Don’t watch this either if
AMC’s The Walking Dead, advised, they definitely mean you have a weak stomach or
whose second season pre- it. a low tolerance for graphic
miered Sunday, Oct. 9 and If you are simply interested sexuality. American Hor-
FX’s American Horror Story, in the subject matter, this is ror Story tends to have sex
which premiered Wednesday, an easy series to get into while scenes that are extremely
Oct. 5. it’s still airing. The first sea- explicit in nature and there
The Walking Dead has son is on instant Netflix and has been a decent amount
come back with even more AMC shows marathons quite of blood so far.
zombies, suspense and blood often. This start to the season If you’re a fan of The
than the first season. Rick, should definitely prove to be a Walking Dead or other
Shane and the gang have left superior one, so channel your paranormal activity shows
the CDC to find refuge at Fort inner zombie or survivor and like Ghost Hunters, you’ll
Benning. Their numbers have tune in on Sundays at 9 p.m. probably like this enough
FX
decreased over the first sea- AMC American Horror Story is power of suspense and its com- to watch it. I personally find The
son, and just when it seems that interrupts the entire process. FX’s new show about a psycholo- plicated plotline. It somehow Walking Dead to be more interest-
they have hope and answers, the If you enjoyed the first season, gist and his family that move away manages to weave together all the ing with a better way to draw in
first episode of the second sea- you’ll absolutely love the second. to escape from their scandalous stories of the past into the lives audiences, but if there’s nothing
son throws an absolute curveball What makes this show different past, and the house they move and troubles of the present family. else on TV and you want to be
at viewers. Plenty of people have from other zombie movies and into has years of violent history Like The Walking Dead, it leaves spooked, American Horror Story
died and turned into walkers, but shows is that it uses its power of that ultimately results in a haunt- plenty of questions unanswered. will gladly provide you that ser-
never before has a person liter- emotion to draw you in. And with ing. Within the first five minutes Is the neighbor helpful or harm- vice every Wednesday at 9 p.m.
ally disappeared, let alone a little so many unanswered questions, of their inhabitance, neighbors ful? What is the maid’s role in
girl; there is also the feasible pos- it’s kind of hard not to get hooked. and workers with creepy de- all of this? Why does Tate know N. SHEPSKI [email protected]
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P
ersPectives
Protestors Occupy Wall Street, beyond
Letters to the Editor
La Vie Collegienne requires all
Letters to the Editor to contain the Laura Bremmer ‘12 beled this protest, “Political dis- the government, but instead the 65% were under 34 years of age;
author’s name, telephone number, La Vie Staff Writer obedience.” They define this term “worn-out ideologies rooted in however, 20% are older than 44.
and e-mail address. No initials or pen as “resist[ing] the very way in the Cold War.” Over 92% of the protesters have
names will be accepted. La Vie does
Have you heard? Have some college, college de-
not publish any anonymous letters.
Telephone numbers and email ad- you heard about the protest? gree, or graduate degree.
dresses are required for verification. Nearly a month ago, around That statistic broken down:
They will not be printed. 2000 people came together 27.4% have some college,
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Campus Extension 6169 or [email protected] erin Rider ’15 a residential life policy.” Public smoking within 25 feet of residen- been asked to move away from a
Established 1924 La Vie Staff Writers Safety and Residential Life are leav- tial facilities. Kuntz said, “If you en- building and none have ever been
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Winner of three Lebanon Valley College’s public but should it be their responsibil- dividual to move further away from Clearly, something is not work-
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Rosemary Bucher ’14 pus smoking policy, Brent Ober- no one punishing the offenders.
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holtzer, Director of Public Safety, Expecting students to enforce the
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said “Public Safety does not get policy is not realistic or effective. It
Nicki Shepski ’15
involved with that, it hasn’t been should not be their responsibility.
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Andrew Veirtz ’12 something that we’ve been asked A change must be made. Higher au-
to look into.” If it is not up to Public thority, such as Public Safety, must
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Russell Calkins ’13 Safety, then whose job is it to en- enforce the policy or else smokers
SPORTS EDITOR force this policy? will continue to abuse it.
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On page 145 of the student A number of students said that
SENIOR COPY EDITOR handbook, the policy states that they would not be opposed to des-
Alyssa Sweigart ’12
smoking is prohibited in all build- ignated smoking areas on campus,
CIRCULATION MANAGER
ings. It also states that “Persons equipped with a roof, benches, and
Sarah Frank ’14
choosing to smoke should do so 25 ashtrays. A solution to the smok-
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Football takes tough loss against Widener
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Valley falls to Widener Pride despite best efforts
Football
at Widener University Wednesday, 10/26
L 57-33 Men’s Soccer
dan Callahan ’14
at King’s College
Sports Editor
7 p.m.
Field Hockey
vs Widener University There was no doubt that this
W 8-2 past Saturday’s game against Wid- Women’s Volleyball
ener was a pivotal one, and might at Widener University
have led to the Dutchmen earning 7 p.m.
Men’s Ice Hockey
vs Canisius College a spot in the Top 25 teams in Divi-
W 4-3 sion III football. Friday, 3/4
Unfortunately, five turnovers Men’s Ice Hockey
left no room for a victory in Ches-
Women’s Soccer vs United States Naval
ter, as Lebanon Valley (5-2, 3-2 Academy
at Widener University
W 2-0 MAC) fell to the Widener Pride Photo courtesy of godutchmen.com 7 p.m.
(7-1, 5-1) in their rivalry game
Saturday by a score of 57-33. Both teams struck back and scored one touchdown. Freshman
Swimming
Men’s Soccer Widener, who leads the Middle forth with scores, but Widener’s Kenny King and senior Blair Ran-
vs Arcadia University
at Widener University Atlantic Conference in offense, defense put the clamps down on som each had rushing touchdowns
W 2-1 scored three touchdowns in the the Valley after the Dutchmen as well. Tim Picerno ’12 had a ca- 6 p.m.
last three minutes of the first half. scored 33 points. reer-best 12 catches for 106-yards
For more results, visit Colt Zarilla ’12 passed for 261 “I still believe we’re a good foot- to lead the receivers. Senior de- Saturday, 3/5
godutchmen.com yards, completing 25 out of 43 at- ball team, but we didn’t perform,” fensive lineman did what he could
tempts for two scores. Bad news is, said head coach Jim Monos after for the defense, making 12 total Football
he also tossed three interceptions, the game to GoDutchmen.com. tackles. vs Lycoming College
one resulting in an 83-yard return “I thought as we went along we Lebanon Valley College will 1 p.m.
for a touchdown. moved the football, but we made face yet another opponent this
The Pride took advantage of too many mistakes early in the Saturday as they host Lycoming For more games, visit
Players turnovers committed by LVC in game on turnovers that cost us College on Take a Kid to the Game GoDutchmen.com
of the the second quarter by scoring 21 drives.” Day. The action starts at 1pm at
Week unanswered points going into Ben Guiles ’12 rushed for Arnold Field.
halftime up 36-13. 114-yards on the ground and d. CAllAhAn [email protected]
Jocelyn novak
Field Hockey
Men’s soccer picks up Women’s soccer takes two
Senior Joc-
elyn Novak
scored four Alex Beard ’14 68th with a placed shot in the
meaningful win at Widener
goals in a
La Vie Staff Writer top left corner.
Senior Day
victory over Sophomores Katie Dear-
CC opponent Alex Beard ’14 the 22nd with a hard-fought 2-1 A road win against the na- dorff and Heather Tran scored
Widener. In La Vie Staff Writer road win over Widener. tion’s number one team would to help the Dutchmen (11-4-3,
the same
The Dutchmen (10-7, 3-3 have been a perfect start to 4-1-1 CC) rebound on Saturday
game, she
became the The LVC men’s soccer team CC) got off to a good start with Homecoming weekend for the and seal a spot in the Common-
all-time was unable to pull off the upset senior Chris Hall banging in his Lebanon Valley women’s soc- wealth Conference tournament
leader in goals in Divison III field
Saturday Oct. 15 as it lost 2-0 on sixth goal of the year in the 17th cer team when it traveled to with a 2-0 win against Widener.
hockey. As a team captain, she’s
helped lead the Dutchmen to a the road to Messiah. minute, bringing him within Grantham on Saturday. Deardorff put away her sec-
13-4 record and a playoff berth. Despite the Falcons (13-0- three of Grant Walter’s career It was not to be, however, ond of the season with a great
1) holding a huge advantage in goal record of 32. as the Dutchmen (9-4-3, 2-1-1 solo effort in the 32nd minute to
HeatHer tran shots (26-3, 8-1 on goal), LVC Widener (3-11, 0-5 CC) CC) fell 2-0 to Messiah (12-0, give LVC the lead.
(9-6) kept the game scoreless equalized in the 36th minute 4-0 CC), ending a five-game un- Sophomore Jess Kleeschulte
Women’s soccer
until the 77th minute. through Derek Brubaker but ju- eaten run for LVC. then picked out Tran just four
Sophomore Junior keeper James Cle- nior Andrew Cooper fired the The Dutchmen, entering the minutes into the second half to
women’s ments was unable to keep out Dutchmen in front on 54 min- game ranked tenth in the Mid- extend the lead. The goal was
soccer player
Brian Ramirez’s shot from a cor- utes to help LVC escape Chester Atlantic region in NSCAA polls, Tran’s seventh of the year.
Heather Tran
earned the ner kick. Kent Ramirez scored with a close conference win. were outshot 20-4 with only one LVC held a distinct offensive
CC Offensive a second goal in the 80th to put Junior keeper James Cle- try hitting the target. Sopho- advantage over the Lions, out-
Player of the
the game to bed. ments improved to 10-6 on the more Heather Tran took all four. shooting their opponents 20-6
Week this
week, for her Clements played the whole day and was forced into only one Senior keeper Sami Young and holding a 6-0 corner advan-
insurance game in net and turned in a huge save. played the entire game in net, re- tage.
goal vs.
performance, making six saves. LVC entered the day ranked cording six saves. Keeper Sami Young notched
Widener on
Saturday. That win secured a 2nd Junior Kelly Hess had two fifth in the Commonwealth Messiah’s Corinne Wulf her fifth clean sheet of the year
seed in the playoffs.She also is second shots for the Dutchmen, includ- Conference and now have a real bagged both goals for the Fal- and improved to 8-3-2 while
on the team in goals with seven.
ing their only shot on cage. shot at a postseason spot. cons, converting from the pen- making two saves.
The Dutchmen would re- alty spot in the 25th minute
bound, however, on Saturday A. BeArd [email protected] and then sealing the game in the A. BeArd [email protected]
Football’s strong offense not Women’s Soccer closes in on
enough vs. Widener last game of the season
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Field Hockey wins nine straight, ranked #19
Senior Jocelyn Novak becomes all-time goals leader in D-III
Chloe Gunther ‘13 ter the Dutchmen gave up 19 in
La Vie Staff Writer the second half. Poletti had seven
saves in the win.
In seven games, the Lebanon Topping Alvernia 4-2, the
Valley field hockey team man- Dutchmen won their third
aged seven wins, including one straight conference game. Novak
against #4 Franklin & Marshall had three goals in the win and
and against Widener on Senior Cusack added one, assisted by
Night. Cox. Vasey also tallied an assist
Playing conference rival Ar- in the win. The Dutchmen held
cadia University, Jocelyn Novak an advantage in shots, 21-7, and
had a hat trick and Jenni Walker both teams had five penalty cor-
and Lauren Brumbach added ners. Poletti made three saves in
goals in a 5-1 win. Walker and the win.
Mandi Albright added an assist, Down 2-1 against Franklin &
along with Nicole Vasiliu’s two. Marshall, goals by Walker and
The Dutchmen led 22-8 in shots Cox put the Dutchmen on top.
and 24-5 on penalty corners. Cusack notched the first goal,
TOP The team comes together to capture the moment when Jocelyn Novak ’12 became the all-time leader in goals after Senior
Christine Poletti had one save in with Kelsey Miller and Monighan
Day against Widener. BOTTOM Jenny Walker ’12 celebrates with teammates after scoring a late goal in their thrilling upset
the win. over #4 Franklin & Marshall. adding assists. The Dutchmen
In a 5-0 win against Albright led 12-10 on shots and 10-7 on
College, Novak added another penalty corners. Poletti had three
hat trick to go along with Brum- saves in the win.
bach and Kirsten Martzall’s goals. Novak had another hat trick
Brumbach, Martzall and Walker against Widener in the Dutch-
each added an assist. The Dutch- men’s Senior Game to help lead
men held a 39-1 shot advantage LVC to an 8-2 win. After notch-
and a 17-2 advantage on penalty ing four goals, Novak became
corners. NCAA’s all team leading scorer in
Shutting out Dickinson Col- Division III field hockey. Walker
lege, the Dutchmen walked away added two goals, followed by Cox
with a 6-0 win. Novak had anoth- and Vasey who each added one.
er hat trick and Brumbach and Albright and Cusack tallied one
Martzall added goals. Albright, assist each, and Cox and Vasey
Cate Cusack, Walker and Vasiliu each had two assists. Poletti had
added assists. Poletti and Chloe six saves in just over 60 minutes
Baro tallied two saves each, with of playing time. Lebanon Valley
Bridget Monighan adding a de- led in corners and shots, 10-6 and
fensive stop. The Dutchmen had In a 6-2 win against Eastern, Cox, Brumbach and Caitlin Vasey ed an assist each. The Dutchmen 23-10, respectively.
a 30-7 shot advantage and 15-6 the Dutchmen had two goals added one each. Walker, Novak, led on shots, 18-12, and Eastern
advantage on penalty corners. from Walker, and Novak, Jess Cox, Cusack and Brumbach add- led on penalty corners, 11-21, af-
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Dutchmen volleyball sweeps Arcadia & Lancaster Bible
Chloe Gunther ‘13 Angela Kuperavage helped the tal Wirey had eight. Kuperavage nior Night. run in the first set. Jess Finlayson
La Vie Staff Writer Dutchmen win the first set, 25- totaled nine digs, with Groff Nicole Barra led the attack also had a huge serving run in the
9. The next two sets were much adding eight and Kacey Mussel- with 15 kills and Jamie Hawk first set.
Finishing out their last two closer with the Dutchmen win- man adding seven. added 14 to lead the Dutchmen Lebanon Valley will wrap up
home matches of the season, ning 25-26 and 25-28. Overall, the team hit .344 and to a .302 hitting percentage. their regular season conferences
the Lebanon Valley volleyball For the night, Kellsie Groff finished with 11 aces. Musselman had 38 assists along matches tonight at Widener.
team swept Arcadia and Lan- led the offense with 12 kills and The Dutchmen’s three se- with three kills.
caster Bible. a .579 hitting percentage. Sarah niors had big performances Kuperavage had nine digs and
An 8-0 run led by server Godfrey added 10 kills and Krys- against Lancaster Bible on Se- two aces to go along with a 10-0
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