La Vie Collegienne: Lebanon Valley College Student Newspaper (October 6, 2010)

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La Vie Collegienne
Volume 78, No. 5 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 October 6, 2010
“OK, so this so-called solution to the UG problem solves nothing!”
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perSpectiveS Lunch Lunacy: What is wrong with our food service?
Natosha Kreamer ’13 full hour may have passed. So by the time I’ve actu- ready, you are in for a big surprise one week-
La Vie Staff Writer ally dragged myself to the cafe, I find it has already end as your stomach growls around 2:00 p.m.
Opinion Because the UG is no longer open for the
Like most other college students, I too weekends, many students find themselves in
am guilty of waking up at noon on weekends. closed for the day. Then after venturing down to a predicament. Not only are we going hun-
From the time I physically get out of bed un- the UG, I arrive only to be extremely disappointed. gry, but we have remaining meals, which are
til the time I am prepared to leave my dorm, a If you have not taken notice to this absurdity al- See LUNACY | Page 2
Learn about ways to eat
healthfully on campus from
Grand opening of the C-Store
our guest health expert, Sarah
Kaltreider ’11
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Dan Callahan ’14
La Vie Staff Writer
Friday, Oct. 1 marked the grand
opening of LVC’s C-Store. It is lo-
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cated inside of the New Student
Center, on the west side of campus.
Alumni Profile: Find out what The C-Store gives students access
some recent LVC grads did post
to a variety of foods, snacks, drinks
graduation
and other necessities for relatively
cheap prices during the evening
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hours. The more anticipated items,
heroes and smoothies, will be avail-
able starting Oct. 13. Students can
INDEX use flex dollars or cash there. The
C-Store is open Monday through
News ..................................1-3
Features ................................4 Friday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday
Arts & Entertainment ............5 through Sunday, 7 p.m. to midnight.
Perspectives...........................6
Sports .................................7-8 D. CALLAHAN [email protected]
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already paid for but cannot be used. love LVC and want to promote our going to offer this magnificent op-
CRIMEWATCH
But being closed on the school, I cannot lie to a perspective tion of the C-Store, why are we
weekends is just the start of student by answering “No.” Does being restricted to flex-use only?
the inconvenience that Metz, Metz not realize how appalling At other schools, such as Susque-
All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
the food-service provider, has of an image they are promoting? hanna University, they can use
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put forth to LVC students. Also, last year, as many recall, their meal exchange option at the
The variety of food choice at the UG was open until 10:00 p.m., convenience store. If the C-Store,
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LVC on weekends, quite frankly, so students who were active par- the UG and cafeteria were all avail-
Alcohol Violation
stinks. To begin with, we only ticipants in sports, night classes able for meal exchange use, I can
Public safety received a call for an intoxicated student.
have two places to eat on campus or long nights of studious activ- guarantee that I would be much
which allow for a meal exchange ity were still able to get the meals more willing to “up” my meal plan. 10-3-10 | 24 W. Sheridan
option: the café or the UG. On they deserved. Now these students In my opinion, we should have Vandalism
the weekends, half of the café is must suffer without food or they somewhere to eat on this campus A window was broken.
closed; already there is a limited work around the limited meal virtually 24/7. We are paying for
choice. You want a grilled sand- times. I am one of these people. these meals and we should be able
Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
wich? Sorry, we do not offer that Personally, my Monday nights to eat them. Adding an additional
luxury here on Saturdays. And now are busy. My last class ends at meal time, such as a “late night” op-
Family of state trooper speaks
that the UG is closed, say goodbye three and at that time I trudge tion after dinner, could solve this
to your food choices from there. back to Mary Green to finish my problem, which would allow those
While most people like brunch, homework, as I know I have a students with busy schedules to eat Noelle Barrett ’11 countless innocent victims are
many of us prefer more of a food busy night ahead of me. Around when they had time. The point to Co-Editor of La Vie Online killed each year in PA due to the ir-
choice than scrambled eggs. Per- 5:10 p.m., I make my long journey being a college student is for the responsible choices of those who
sonally, I hate brunch. The pure over to Mund for our La Vie meet- experience and education, after all. On Tuesday, Oct. 5, students do so.  However, this family refuses
existence of brunch and the fact ing. Straight from there, I work As you can judge from the con- gathered in Miller Chapel to to give up, and if they can change
that the UG closes on the week- on campus from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 tinuously overflowing comment hear a presentation by the fam- just one person, get one person to
ends combined led me to choose p.m. I’m too busy to eat before my board, students are unhappy, and ily of the late Pennsylvania State think and make the right choice,
the lowest possible meal plan op- meeting (and not only that, but what I advise Metz to do is lis- Trooper Kenton E. Iwaniec. then they succeeded in their goal.”
tion. I want to make it known to who wants to eat dinner before ten to the students. Offer more of The entire campus was encouraged Iwaniec’s family’s efforts go beyond
Metz that they are losing money 5:00 p.m. when they ate lunch a what we want before all of us cut to attend the event held in hopes to speaking engagements. The Trooper
from many students this way. short 4 hours ago?) and when I’m our meal plans down to virtually raise awareness about driving under Kenton Iwaniec Memorial Fund has
And because half of the cafete- starving after work, I can no longer nothing. We understand we are a the influence. been established in which contribu-
ria is closed on the weekends, there head to Mund to have a hot meal. small school and cannot have 10 On March 27, 2008, tragedy tions are used to support DUI pre-
is no space. A limited space shows Now, I will be the first to admit places on campus to eat, but when struck the family of Kenton Iwaniec. vention programs.
an awful image for our visitors. I’ve that I love the idea of flex dollars: we have two, at least make them On his way home from his shift at On March 27, the First Annual
heard visitors, shoving their way it’s great when we want to go to both available to us on the week- Avondale Barracks in Chester Coun- TakeOff Race/Walk was held in hon-
through the crowd of LVC students InterMetzo to enjoy a coffee, and ends so we can eat what we paid for. ty, a Chevy Tahoe crossed the center or of Iwaniec and other DUI victims.
to eat, ask a student, “Is it always with the C-Store opened, it is truly line of Rt. 41, hitting Iwaniec’s ve- Almost 700 runners and walkers par-
like this here?” And, as much as I a convenient option. But, if we’re N. KREAMER [email protected] hicle head-on moments after hitting ticipated. The proceeds went to the
the driver’s side of a pick-up truck. purchase of 60 breathalyzers for local
Iwaniec passed away two hours later. and state law enforcement agencies,
Coffeehouse series underway at MJ’s
The woman who hit Iwaniec bringing their total to 75.
had a blood-alcohol concentra- The Second Annual Trooper
tion more than four times the legal Iwaniec Memorial Race is scheduled
Emily Gertenbach ’11 digital communications and music featured at LVC Coffeehouses in limit and was under the influence of for April 2, 2011.
La Vie Staff Writer business major. previous years. The Cardinelles Oxycodone. For more information on Iwan-
Tonight’s musical event is a are also repeat performers in the Iwaniec’s family holds these iec and his family’s story and future
School is several weeks in ses- campus duo comprised of Brad coffeehouse series, having been speaking events to keep his memory speaking engagements and events,
sion, the leaves are changing, the Snyder ’11, a music recording a part of the programming in the alive and prevent these tragedies. visit www.trooperiwaniec.org and to
temperature is dropping—and, technology major, and Brianna Spring 2010 semester. Aimee Paine, PA State Trooper see more from the family’s presenta-
like every fall, the annual Lebanon McGroff ’13, also majoring in Sponsored by the Student Pro- and adjunct professor of Sociol- tion in Miller Chapel, visit http://
Valley College Coffeehouse Se- music recording technology and gramming Board, the series is al- ogy who organized the presenta- lavieonline.lvc.edu.
ries is once again well underway, music business. The pair will be ways free to anyone who wishes to tion, said, “We all know people
bringing free music to campus covering several genres of music attend. The Coffeehouse series are continue to drink and drive and N. BARRETT [email protected]
and community alike. Fitting for during their performance. yearlong events, and spring semes-
Coffeehouse Series
such a musical school, the series Future Coffeehouse Series per- ter performers will be announced
features a different performance formers are scheduled for the rest at a later date.
9:30 PM October 6 @MJ’s Coffeehouse
on selected Wednesday nights at of the semester. They include The MJ’s Coffeehouse is located
9:30 p.m. at MJ’s Coffeehouse in Cardinelles on Nov. 3 and Mark across from campus on Route 422, Brad Snyder
Annville. Three of the four sched- Rust on Dec. 1. The Cardinelles attached to the Allen Theatre. For
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uled performances listed in the are another student duo of room- more information about MJ’s and
Live Calendar (www.lvc.edu/ mates Judi Garcia ’12 and Rachel the Allen, please visit www.allen-
Brianna McGoff
live-calendar) are student musi- Beazley ’12, both music education theatre.com.
cians. September’s performance majors. Rust, however, breaks the Come and support two LVC musicians as they rock the
featured The Lonewolf Project, string of student performers with stage!
also known as Phil Freeman ’11, a his seasonal show that has been E. GERTENBACH [email protected]
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SG retreats to Delaware
HALT holds food drive
Abby Tomlinson ’12 team exercises.
Kevin Garrity ’13 “If we didn’t have the retreat, I
Student group donates to Ronald McDonald House, Caring Cupboard
La Vie Staff Writers don’t know how else we would get
a chance to bond and get to know
Jon Leer ’12 children have to travel long distanc- main missions is to combat malnu-
Every year, the LVC Student each other,” said Lindsay Griendling
La Vie Staff Writer es in order to receive treatment. trition. Another focus is providing
Government (SG) takes a trip. But ’12, representative. “Our meetings
The Ronald McDonald House is a safe drinking water and improving
this is no ordinary school field trip; are always jam packed on Monday
location very close to the hospital the sanitation of under-privileged
this is a retreat. nights and most of us want to just
Hunger Awareness Leaders that provides a home away from towns and communities around
For as long as they can remem- get it done and get out of there.”
of Tomorrow (HALT) collected home. the world. The third area of focus
ber, each year the members of SG Because the schedules of the SG
canned goods and other non-per- The Palmyra Caring Cupboard is the ability to provide safe food
have looked forward to the annual members are hectic, regular meet-
ishable food items to donate to lo- provides food and other services and food supplies.
SG trip, which this year landed the ings are about the only group ac-
cal charities. This food drive took to approximately 130 families per HALT is planning two upcom-
students in Bethany Beach, Del. You tivity where everyone can attend.
place from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 and week. ing events for the fall semester.
may wonder, a beach trip at the end This retreat gives them a great op-
was held as part of Hunger Action HALT is a student-run com- In October, HALT is planning to
of September? But, this was far more portunity to get to know their new
Month. munity service group on LVC’s celebrate World Food Day with a
than a trip to the beach. It became a members and even become closer
HALT held a similar food drive campus. HALT’s goal is to raise fundraiser. In November, HALT
bonding experience for everyone in to those they’ve known for years.
last September. All of the food col- awareness about global poverty will hold a hunger banquet to raise
student government. “Before the trip, I didn’t have a
lected will be split between local and hunger issues. The group also funding for Action Against Hun-
From Sept. 24 to 26, the stu- relationship with too many peers in
organizations, namely the Ronald raises money for the international ger.
dents, along with their faculty ad- SG, but afterward, I learned things
McDonald House in Hershey and group “Action Against Hunger.” For more information on how
visor, Jen Evans, stayed in a house about some of my peers and grew
the Caring Cupboard in Palmyra. Action Against Hunger is cur- you can help HALT, contact Jimmy
together like one big, happy family. an appreciation for the things that
The Ronald McDonald House rently involved in 40 nations Kroll ’11 ([email protected]).
Although they were broken up into each person brings to the table,”
provides housing for the families of around the world and benefits
rooms for sleeping purposes, during Griendling said.
children being treated at the Her- nearly five million people a year.
the day and between activities, they But, the weekend was not all fun
shey Medical Center. Many of the One of Action Against Hunger’s J. LEER [email protected]
worked as one central group, getting and games. SG had two meetings
to know each other inside and out over their three day stay: one to dis-
Settle your student account to register for classes
through ice breakers and bonding cuss the goals they hope to accom-
games. Games included the beloved plish this year for themselves and
McKenna Snyder ’14 their Direct Stafford loans, they Please note: Students who have “Name Game,” a personality quiz their fellow classmates and another
La Vie Staff Writer must complete entrance counseling not settled their account by Nov. 1 and even one involving a beach ball! to catch up on what they missed
and complete a Master Promissory will not be allowed to register for These games were all based on get- during the last week.
Attention all LVC students: If Note with the federal Department spring classes; spring registration ting to know each member individu-
A. TOMLINSON [email protected]
you hadn’t settled your student ac- of Education through the Direct begins on Nov. 5. ally, both through small group and K. GARRITY [email protected]
count by Monday, Oct. 4, you will Lending Program. Your account may be accessed
now have a $75 late fee. A check list Returning students must follow online at MyLVC under the Ac- Student Government
has been provided by the Financial the same steps. Because of a recent cess tab. In this link, you are able
Aid Office to help students better change in federal law, returning to see your current balance, any
understand what is expected of students must also complete a new bill activity for the past 60 days, Update: 10.4.10
them. Master Promissory Note. This has financial aid by term and financial
Freshmen who wanted to be been overlooked by many students, aid by year. Aid can either show as
Dance team official, Verizon tower discussed
considered for need-based aid but it is impossible to borrow your accepted, pending or estimated.
were required to submit the Free eligible loans without having com- Students should pay careful at-
Application for Federal Student pleted this vital step. tention to these statuses to ensure Abby Tomlinson ’12 November, consisting of renova-
Aid 2010-11 (FAFSA) and LVC Students who are also applying payment on the correct dates. Kevin Garrity ’13 tions to the outside of the build-
Institutional Data Form 2010-11. for a private Student Alternative If students have any questions La Vie Staff Writers ing to build a new kitchen. The
From there, incoming students Loan should be aware that it will regarding their account, they can 90 Mund parking spots will not
should have received a financial take a minimum of 17 days from call the Business Office at ext. be available during this time, but
aid package. Freshman are then to the time of application until funds 6300. If students have questions This week, SG discussed the will be replaced by the space from
have sent back a signed award letter are approved and credited to their regarding their financial aid, they issues of updates on women’s the recently knocked down pizza
to the financial aid office to accept account. Most students will need to can call the Financial Aid Office at sports teams and a few renova- shop across the street from Der-
any money that was awarded to have a creditworthy co-borrower in ext. 6126. tions going on around campus. ickson B.
them by Lebanon Valley College. order to be approved for an alterna- The LVC dance team has offi- A few changes have been made
If freshmen wish to borrow tive loan. M. SNYDER [email protected] cially been formed. With captains concerning the Verizon tower
Chynna Walker ’12 and Claire coming to Annville. The tower
Deibler ’12, the dance team has will no longer be put on top of
Corrections
Now serving fresh seen an increase of five girls this Blair, but will be placed out by
& Clarifications
year. Look for them to be per- the LVC practice fields. SG is still
pies, cupcakes, apple
forming throughout the year waiting on zooming approval, but
It is our continuing goal to
provide readers with complete dumplings and over with their new uniforms. Also, expect more information soon.
and accurate information. To the women’s rugby team will be
16 flavors of ice
that end, we welcome and en- receiving new uprights, (field
courage notification of any cream! goals) courtesy of SG.
mistakes. Readers who wish
SG has also been discussing
to submit corrections should
send an email to [email protected], Present coupon for $0.50 off any purchase. the renovations of Mund, be- A. TOMLINSON [email protected]
subject line: Corrections. Expires October 31 ginning in late October/early K. GARRITY [email protected]
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Features
Interview with a feminist
Andrew Texter ’12 portrayal. men and women are more free to be issues on campus and coordinating speak, she made a tough decision
Amy Nordall ’12 Since its founding in 2003 by a who they want to be.” these events. and left the church her family loved.
La Vie Staff Writers group of feminist LVC students and F-Word hosts activities on cam- For Hermes though, feminism For Theodora, this moment is one of
professors, including Dr. Catherine pus including The Vagina Mono- isn’t just something that she does at many that defined her as a feminist. It
Theodora Hermes ’12 is proud to Romagnolo, F-Word has never once logues, the “Love Your Body” Cam- LVC; it’s something that has been exposed her to the injustice of gender
be president of LVC’s feminist club, met to create a space where women important for her entire life. inequality, and it planted in her the
F-Word. With its “F” for “feminism,” can complain about men. Instead, F- Hermes comes from a long line of voice that fights oppression. Hermes
the club can be controversial, from its Word meets once a week to discuss feminists. attributes her feminist attitude to her
ambiguous name to its counter-cul- how to make LVC and the world a One of Hermes’ greatest feminist mother because of this and many
ture principles, but Hermes reveals a better place through gender equality. influences is her mother, Aphrodite other times Aphrodite has stood
human face. The members of F-Word are di- Hermes. When Hermes was 10 years against oppression.
Hermes notes that feminists, in- verse. Both men and women attend old, her family left a local church in In her free time, Hermes enjoys
cluding the members of F-Word, are F-Word meetings, and members Myerstown because the male clergy drinking coffee and spending time
often depicted as uncompromising, come from a variety of background would not allow women to pray out with the poetry of Audre Lorde.
overweight, aggressive women who and beliefs. The one thing many do loud or lead prayer. Though Aph- She also teaches an “American Girl
can’t get boyfriends. agree on is that the goal of feminism rodite Hermes had only recently Literature” class at Myerstown En-
Lauren Scott ’12 notes that “femi- isn’t female superiority but gender paign and the Red Flag Campaign. become a Christian, she felt it was richment Center for homeschooled
nism sometimes works against gen- equality, since both men and women These events raise awareness about wrong that women’s voices could not girls. After LVC, Hermes plans to go
der equality because it merely makes are hurt by gender roles. sexual violence and encourage wom- be heard during the services. Theo- to graduate school to major in either
women hate men rather than actually Describing F-Word’s type of femi- en to love and respect their bodies. dora’s mother worked with church literature and/or gender studies.
solving the problem.” nism, Hermes says that “feminism is As president of F-Word, Hermes leaders to see if this tradition could
For Hermes, the members of F- a part of making a better world for is responsible for creating that dis- be revised, but when church lead- A. TEXTER [email protected]
Word couldn’t be further from that men and women and a society where course to raise awareness of gender ers still would not allow women to A. NORDALL [email protected]
Catching up all the time. Even in our entry level
jobs straight out of college, we
with the grads worked harder and longer hours
than our colleagues. That helped us
earn reputations that in turn lead to
Jake King ’11 new opportunities,” Kristine says.
La Vie Staff Writer “[But] while we enjoy our careers,
the part of the day we look forward
David Warner ’02 and Kristine to the most is coming home to just
Warner ’03 are busy people; after hang out as a family with our neigh-
graduating from Lebanon Valley bors and friends.”
College, David went to law school As for advice for current stu-
at Widener University and has spent dents, both David and Kristine
the last three years as an attorney in stress the importance of internships
Lebanon. Kristine has worked “just in making oneself a marketable
about every political or advocacy job employee. Kristine’s work on the
you can think of,” including a posi- Fisher campaign, for example, led
tion on the Palmyra Borough Coun- to another internship which in turn
cil, and is currently running for the led to her first job out of college.
District Judge seat in the area. “In this economy, it’s so difficult
On top of all of this, the Warners to find a job. It’s even harder when
were married and in 2008 started a you come out of college with no
family, giving birth to their son, Mi- real world experience. Everyone
cah. But for these LVC grads, keep- you meet at college can be a future
ing on their toes is nothing new. Dur- resource to lead to another oppor-
ing his time at LVC, David was a part tunity in life. I’d encourage you to
of Student Government, worked in meet everyone you can and broad-
the College Store and was a member en your horizons,” David says.
of both APO and College Republi- At the same time, there is a cer-
cans. tain balance of work and play. The
Kristine was a member of both Warners are both very happy with
the swimming and basketball teams their current life, but there are still
for a time and in her senior year a few things they miss about LVC,
was actively involved in the Fisher such as having all their friends on
for Governor Campaign of 2002 one campus, “afternoon naps and
through her internship. According to going to class in sweatpants and a
Kristine, it is a strong work ethic that hooded sweatshirt.”
has gotten them both so far in such a
short amount of time.
“I think the key to us getting to
this point is that we both work hard... J.KING [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment

Take a walk on the town at Lebanon’s “First Friday” artwalk
nonartscouncil.org, connecting to watercolors by Mary Kopalo and their services. For example, Niko’s day and Friday nights just hanging
Suzy Biever ’12 a map of the various locations par- David Evans as well as photography Restaurant offers 10 percent off out.” This old school feel pervades
La Vie Staff Writer ticipating in the art walks. The map by Brenda Steffan and Tim Frye with the presentation of the First as “art walkers” walk down the
also shows var- Friday Art Walk streets of Lebanon, passing men
Have you ever sat in your dorm ious free park- coupon located sitting out front of shops strum-
or apartment on a Friday night not ing locations. on the flip side ming guitars and traversing before
knowing what to do? You could Anyone desir- of the map avail- the revamped Lebanon Farmer’s
stay on campus and go to some of ing to attend able at all partici- Market, lit up with visitors check-
the school sponsored activities, the First Fri- pating locations. ing out the various arts and crafts
but you did that last weekend. You day Art Walks While the vari- housed inside.
could take a walk through Annville, does not have ous artists and Tess Wathen, also involved
but there’s nothing new there. So to pay a thing. musicians shar- in the Art Walk, says, “It’s great
what is something new, exciting Parking is free, ing their work to see the community come to-
and attention-grabbing that you observing the with the public gether…to see all of the various
could try? Well, try Lebanon. Sure, various artist may change ev- musicians and artists come out.”
Lebanon is a small city, but hidden showcases is ery month, a While some locations of the Art
deep within are a few cozy little free, listening majority of them Walk may seem sparse in some
places just waiting to welcome you to the various stay the same. spots, representatives say that the
inside. musicians is They may not turnout is increasing each time.
All of these little niches are a free and walk- be big names or Anyone interested in having their
part of the First Friday Art Walks ing is, well, famous people, own artwork exhibited at the First
which take place the first Friday of free. So what but sometimes Friday Art Walk should contact the
every month. These walks, hosted isn’t there to it is the undis- LVCA. And the next time you are
and organized by the Lebanon Val- like about a covered artists struggling to find something to do
ley Council on the Arts (LCVA), free evening which are the on the first Friday of the month,
are composed of a handful of ven- full of Leba- best kind. give Lebanon a chance and take a
ues—fourteen total—which stay non’s hidden P a m e l a stroll down its streets brimming
Image courtesy of Google Images
open later on the these Friday eve- gems? this past Friday, to the more up- Brightbill, co-owner of the Time- with art and music prepared to en-
nings and host showcases of local The various venues range any- scale Niko’s Restaurant, which pre- less Café, says that the art walks are tertain, all with an old-school spin.
artists and musicians. LVCA offers where from the Salem Lutheran- sented music by Scott Galbraith. “reminiscent of yester year when
a link on their website, www.leba- Old Salem Church, which hosted Some locations offer discounts on everyone stayed out late on Tues- S. BIEVER [email protected]
“The Social Network” successfully connects
The new film about Facebook offers a refreshing movie-going experience
acters. For the most part, the not the only breakout perfor- Dustin Moskovitz, the movie is a
Sean Deffley ’11 cast consists of relatable col- mance of the movie, however. “dramatization of history,” claiming
La Vie Guest Writer lege-aged 20-somethings each Justin Timberlake deserves a the story as a whole to be true, but
with their own set of emotional sincere tip of the hat as well the subtle character nuances and
Let’s face it, logging into Face- problems and obstacles. The for his portrayal of Sean Park- dramatic events to be somewhat
book has become a rather mun- movie opens in a bar in 2003 er, the founder of Napster and exaggerated. But truth and accu-
dane and routine part of our lives. with a shot of Mark Zuckerberg more relevantly, Zuckerberg’s racy aside, the movie is a refreshing
It could be called ironic that some- (Jesse Eisenberg) rambling informal business advisor piece of cinema that moviegoers
thing that seems so familiar and about a need to be more pop- for Facebook. Timberlake’s have needed for quite some time.
professional could be born from ular in the elitist social com- performance is remarkable In a blockbuster film industry filled
one of the most dramatic, emo- munity of Harvard University. as he sets up his character as with eye candy–filled movies like
tional stories of this generation. This desperate need for atten- a boisterous, greedy, megalo- Avatar, Inception and interpreta-
At its heart, The Social Net- tion causes his girlfriend, Erica maniac bent on tearing down tions of every comic book franchise
work, directed by David Fincher, (Rooney Mara), to dump him, corporate America one leg at ever written, The Social Network
chronicles the events leading to the leaving him even more hellbent a time. Timberlake’s take on takes that which is most important
creation of the online behemoth on gaining popularity and win- Sean Parker is almost akin to to a movie—the story—and rein-
Facebook. In reality, the website ning back his now ex-girlfriend. Neil Patrick Harris’ character forces it with great performances
itself ends up becoming a sort of This scene sets the tone for the on the hit television show and realism, providing for one very
MacGuffin—that is, a continuous movie as well as the backbone How I Met Your Mother, but enjoyable night at the movies.
plot element which exists simply to for a chain of events that result still unique enough to merit
further the story of the characters. in the creation of Facebook. praise.
The characters are truly the driving Throughout the film, Eisen- Image courtesy of Google Images So, in a movie filled with
force of this film. It would be, per- berg establishes Zuckerberg as not throughout the movie are, fittingly, wildly entertaining corporate fren-
haps, impossible to view this movie only a relatable college kid, but also fodder for intellectual thought-pro- zy and college melodrama, how
without finding yourself becoming a budding genius. His repetitive voking Facebook statuses. Eisen- much truth is there to the story?
emotionality attached to the char- one-line comments and revelations berg’s portrayal of Zuckerberg is According to a Facebook founder, S. DEFFLEY [email protected]
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Scoreboard Field hockey remains flawless Schedule
Men’s Cross Country
@ Paul Short Run, 10/1: 12 of 32 Thursday, 10/7
Sherae Jones ’11 University last Thursday (9/30), Lobach ’11 made her 40th career
Golf @ Alvernia Tournament,
Men’s Soccer La Vie Staff Writer senior Marisa Maxwell had her assist against the Crusaders. Scor- 12:30 p.m.
vs. Misericordia, 9/29 : first career hat trick. Sophomore ing was not an issue for the Dutch- Friday 10/8
W 2-1, OT The Women’s Field Hockey Cait Vasey also saw herself in the man. Jocelyn Novak ’12 and Alli-
Field Hockey @ Gettysburg,
team is off to a perfect start. They spotlight as she contributed three son Bicher ’11 both contributed to 4:30 p.m.
Football
now stand at a flawless 9-0. How- assists, which marks her the fifth the scoring. Volleyball vs. Neumann, 5:30
@ Delaware Valley, 10/2 : L 6-38
ever, the team’s success is a result person in the LVC program to LVC dominated the entire p.m.
Men’s Tennis of collaborative teamwork. reach 25 assists. The sophomore game, outshooting Susquehanna Ice Hockey @ Muhlenberg, 7
vs. Cabrini, 10/2 : W 9-0 While hosting Susquehanna did it in just 31 games. Shelly 37-9 and in corners 12-3. Junior p.m.
vs. Juniata, 10/3 : L 4-5 Christine Poletti had three saves. Saturday, 10/9
On Saturday, the Dutchmen Volleyball vs. Bridgewater,
Women’s Cross Country 10:30 a.m.
traveled to Eastern Mennonite
@ Paul Short Run, 10/1 : 29 of 41
Men’s Cross Country @ De
University. The team defeated the
Sales, 10:30 a.m.
Field Hockey Royals 4-1. The Dutchmen out-
Women’s Cross Country @
@ Gettysburg, 9/22 : halted due to shot the Royals 32-10. Lobach, Bi-
DeSales,
lightning, LVC led 2-0 cher and Maxwell all contributed
11:15 a.m.
to scoring. Sophomore Cait Vasey
Women’s Tennis Football vs. Wilkes, 1 p.m.
also scored. Poletti had one save.
vs. Juniata, 10/3 : W 7-2 Field Hockey @ Shenadandoah,
LVC will continue to defend
1 p.m.
Field Hockey its ranking at fouth in the nation
Women’s Soccer @ Alvernia,
vs. Susquehanna, 9/30 : W 7-2 on Wednesday, Oct. 6 the team 1:30 p.m.
@ Eastern Mennonite, 10/2 : W 4-1 will host 20th-ranked Franklin & Volleyball vs. Frostburg State,
Marshall College at 4 p.m. at the In 1:30 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball
the Net complex in Palmyra. Fans Men’s Tennis vs. Ursinus, 2:30
@ Haverford, 9/29 : L 1-3
vs. DeSales, 10/2 : W 3-2 are encouraged to wear red, as the p.m.
vs. Eastern, 10/2 : L 2-3 Photo courtesy of GoDutchmen.com game will be for AIDS awareness. Men’s Soccer @ Alvernia, 4
p.m.
Come support the team!
DUTCHMEN DOMINATION Sophomore Caitlin Vasey scored one
Women’s Tennis @ Common-
Athletes in the 4-1 Dutchmen victory over Eastern Mennonite wealth Conf. Individuals, all
S. JoneS [email protected] day
of the
Week
Football falls to No. 13 Delaware Valley
Marisa Maxwell
Field Hockey
Offensive stuggle and injury influence in 38-6 loss
Senior Marisa
Maxwell
scored her
first career
Dan Callahan ’14 In an interview with GoDutch-
hat trick in
the Dutch- La Vie Staff Writer men.com, Head Coach Jim
men’s 7-2 Monos stated how playing such a
victory over
Lebanon Valley rolled into good football team led to both of-
Susquehanna
University Doylestown, Pa., coming off fensive and defensive struggles all
on Thursday, their first win of the season, to day long. “Run or pass, they had
Sept. 30. go head-to-head with the 13th- their way with us. With us strug-
Maxwell scored her three in only
7:55. Maxwell also scored the first ranked Delaware Valley (DVC) gling offensively, it kept the de-
goal in the team’s 4-1 victory over Aggies. The Aggies’ high-pow- fense on the field way too much.”
Eastern Mennonite. ered offense and defense put up Monos went on to say, “I gotta
big numbers, giving the Dutch- believe that we can learn from
andy suprock men an 0-1 start in MAC play by this… we can look over the tape,
soccer losing 38-6. and see that we didn’t perform
Sopho- Starting quarterback Caleb like we’re capable of…. They are
more Fick ’11 sat out with injury con- a very good football team.”
Andy
cerns, so that turned the ball over The Dutchmen are now 1-3
Suprock
to junior Colt Zarilla for the first on the season, but will look to
scored a
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goal in starting performance of his ca- bounce back next week at Arnold
the 98th reer. He surely felt the pressure, STRUGGLE MOVING CHAINS Junior Blair Ransom led the Field in Annville against the Wil-
minute of being sacked six times before Dutchmen with 25 yards rushing after sacks. The team was held to kes University Colonels at 1 p.m.
play leaving the game with an injury. 45 total rushing yards after sacks before facing Fairleigh Dickinson
against
Overall, he went 8-17, with a University-Florham Devils on
Miseri-
passing touchdown and two in- as the 15th-leading rusher in the record by recording five passing Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. for
crodia on
Wednesday, Sept. 29, securing terceptions. The rushing game nation, was held to only 15 rush- touchdowns in the game. De- Oktoberfest weekend.
the 2-1 overtime victory. The goal couldn’t seem to get anywhere ing yards. fensively, DVC allowed Lebanon
was Suprock’s fourth of the either, with leading rusher Ben For the opposition, the Dela- Valley College to acquire only
season. Guiles ’12, who entered the game ware Valley offense tied a school 140 total yards of offense. D. Callahan [email protected]
Football falls Field hockey flawless
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Cross country running towards success
lace came in second at the LVC Invi-
alyssa Wargo ’11
tational. His expectations these next
Tabitha Brobst ’11
three years are to contribute as one of
La Vie Staff Writers
the top runners and be in the top ten
The LVC Men’s and Women’s in MAC.
Cross Country teams started the sea- On Friday, the LVC Cross Coun-
son out on a strong foot. Beginning try teams went to the Paul Short Invi-
on Sept. 4, the team ran in the Dela- tational at Lehigh University. The in-
ware Valley College Invitational. The vitational is the largest collegiate meet
women placed third out of 18 teams on the east coast this fall. The women
thanks to top 10 finishes by seniors competed in the Brown Race, which
Jenn Cronin and Megan Long. The is a stronger race, and the men com-
men also had a strong showing, with peted in the White Race.
an eighth place finish. To prepare for the invitational,
On Sept. 11, both the men and Cronin said, “I scope out times of
women topped regionally-ranked runners, so I know what is expected
Gettysburg at the 38th Annual LVC of me.”
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Invitational at Memorial Lake State On the other hand, Sweigart said,
Park. Cronin led the pack for the III. Adams and Shoop also had strong ticipate in cross country instead of ran cross country before, she has con- “I prepare by visualizing myself doing
women with a time of 18:47. Other runs for LVC finishing 13th and soccer. That decision paid off last year sistently come in second behind Cro- well at the meet, it helps to calm my
top finishers were Cynthia Adams 22nd. Wallace was LVC’s top male when Cronin became the first female nin at every meet. Adams’ expecta- nerves.”
’14, Long, and Kristin Shoop ’13, finisher in 42nd place. at LVC to qualify for nationals. This tions these next four years are to run The women finished 29th out of
who placed fifth, sixth and tenth re- Currently, the women’s team is year, Cronin would like the team to better and lower her times. 41 teams. Individually, Cronin fin-
spectively. The men’s team placed ranked seventh in the Mideast Re- get its first conference title, and she Sweigart started his cross coun- ished 16th overall, 4th in Division
four runners in the top six. John gional ranking by the U.S. Track and personally would like to qualify for try career in middle school. During III, with a time of 22:23. Shoop was
Wallace ’13 placed second followed Field and Cross Country Coaches nationals again and receive the con- high school, he also participated in LVC’s second scorer finishing 96th
by Brad Sweigart ’11, who came in Association. ference title. indoor/outdoor track and field. So overall with a time of 23:36. For the
third, Nick D’Angelo ’12, who came This year, the outstanding run- Long started her cross country ca- far at LVC, Sweigart finished in third men, the team finished 12th overall.
in fourth and Matt Nesmith ’13, who ners for the Dutchmen are Cronin, reer when she transferred to LVC in at the LVC Invitational and has been Individually, Wallace was the first
finished sixth. Strong finishes by Adams, Long, Wallace and Sweigart. her junior year. So far this year, Long named to the second team all Middle scorer for LVC, finishing 34th overall
Cronin and Wallace led them to be Cronin has dominated these past has run well, coming in second and Atlantic Conference (MAC) twice. with a time of 27:18. D’Angelo was
named the Middle Atlantic Confer- three years, and this year is no excep- third in two meets. Long’s expecta- His expectations are to qualify for LVC’s second scorer, finishing 42nd
ence Cross Country runners of the tion. Already, the team has had three tions are to improve her times, and nationals, be in the top ten in MAC overall with a time of 27:30.
week on Sept. 13. meets this season, and Cronin has she would like the team to qualify for and he would like the team to come Coming up for the Dutchmen is
The men’s and women’s teams placed first, for Division III schools, nationals. in second in the conference. the Desales Invitational on Oct. 9 and
continued success on Sept. 18 at the in every meet. Although Cronin was Adams came to LVC from South- Wallace started his cross country the Haverford Invitational on Oct.
Dickenson College Long – Short an outstanding soccer player and ern Columbia School District, where career this year for the Dutchmen. 22.
Invitational. Cronin placed fourth track star in high school, it was her she was a state medalist in the 800 However, he has been running for
a. Wargo [email protected]
overall but was first among Division track coach that wanted her to par- and the 4x8. Although Adams never the past eight years. This year, Wal- T. BroBST [email protected]
Women’s soccer to support breast cancer awareness
lauren Scott ’12 dates will occur daily and can be
Sports Editor found under Women’s Soccer on
godutchmen.com
In the month of October, the On Oct. 30, LVC’s Colleges
women’s soccer team will begin Against Cancer will attend the last
an initatiave, Pink on the Pitch, home game of the month and will
by wearing pink jerseys during be selling t-shirts for $10 to help
home games in honor of Breast raise money for the cause. Dona-
Cancer Awareness month. tions will be accepted at home
The Dutchmen will be auc- games throughout the month. All
tioning off the jerseys at the end proceeds from LVC’s First Annual
of the month. Bidding begins Pink on the Pitch initiative will be
Oct. 1. Bidding can be done at given to the Lebanon Chapter of
home games or online by e-mail- the American Cancer Society.
ing head coach Lauren Frankford
at [email protected]. Bidding up- l.SCott [email protected]
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