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Volume 77, No. 5 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 October 7, 2009
THIS WEEK IN
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PART I: THE ISSUE
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What do you do if you and your W hen Barack Obama debate. Multiple bills have already Removing Lifetime Caps U.S. is creating a public/private
roommate are total opposites? took the oath of office begun the slow and steady march Many health insurance companies model. In Britain, for example, they
Advice columnists Missy Zellner he assumed with it through Congress in an attempt to currently have a lifetime cap system have what is known as the National
and Kristen Witzel take on the task the responsibilities of President of find a compromise which will give in which if a client reaches a cer- Health Services, and that’s basically
of dorm room differences in this
the United States during one of the Americans more affordable health tain amount (according to Dolan, a socialized system where every-
week’s Take it or Leave it
most trying times in recent history. care options and at the same time around $1 to $2 million) in health one in the medically-related indus-
Page 6 Taking up the holdover Bush Ad- not break the bank during an eco- care expenses, any expenses after- try works for the government. In
ministration conflicts of the deep- nomic recession. ward will be his/her responsibility. Canada, there’s a single-payer sys-
A & E ening economic recession and the One of the biggest questions As health care costs continue to tem where it’s privatized, but the
Iraq War, he shouldered burdens Americans have been asking with rise, more and more people hit this government is the single payer of
that have already by themselves regard to this issue is what, exactly figure earlier, and so the bill makes those health services,” Dolan says.
marked his young presidency with is going to happen to the health provisions to remove these caps. “The idea [in the proposed U.S. sys-
a great deal of controversy. care system under these new re- Pre-Existing Condition tem] is that competition will lead to
However, Obama has created forms. Several of the main issues Reforms will also provide provisions lowering of costs. Right now many
a political storm around his own that the bill will address are as fol- forbidding health insurance compa- states have monopolies where pri-
policies as well, notably in the de- lows: nies from denying a person care on vate insurers like Aetna, Humana,
bate which continues to rage over Holding Employers Account- the basis of a pre-existing condition. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield are
the issue of universal health care able for Dropping/Changing In addition, the creation of a the only provider in that particular
Zombieland puts a comedic spin and its role in American politics. Health Care Plans public plan is provided for in four state, or they dominate the market
on the age-old zombie horror film. “It’s probably going to be the most Right now an employer can either of the five bills circulating through so they can charge whatever rates
But does it qualify for “La Vie significant overhaul of the system change or outright drop an employ- Congress. In general, subsidies will they want.”
movie of the week?” since Medicare and Medicaid,” Says ee’s health insurance. Under the be provided (indexed on the basis of Another plan by Sen. Kent
Pages 5 Dr. Chris Dolan, Assistant Professor new program, employers would be income, so the lower an individual’s Conrad (D-North Dakota) would
of Political Science “It’s going to be held accountable for such changes, income, the more he/she will be have a system similar in purpose
an issue that’s going to be a defining although exactly what constitutes eligible to receive in subsidies) for to the public plan, but competi-
policy for generations of people.” “being held accountable” remains individuals to purchase insurance in tion would instead be generated
INDEX With 170 million Americans unclear. With over many Ameri- what will be called health insurance by consumer-owned health care
News ..................................1-3 with health insurance and, accord- cans receiving insurance through an exchanges. Ultimately, this will in cooperatives.
Features ................................4 ing to the Robert Wood Johnson employer-based plan, a large chunk theory lead to competition between As for why this legislation has
Arts & Entertainment ............5 Foundation, some 46.3 million of the insured population is directly the public and private sectors of the come about, according to Dolan,
Perspectives...........................6 without, the issue has polarized affected by the decisions their em- health care industry. health care costs have risen and
Sports .................................7-8 Americans on both sides of the ployers make in health care plans. “What we’re talking about in the Please see PART I | Page 3
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Student Government Public Safety comments on Red Lot
update 10.5.09
Increased security on campus; still no leads in break ins
Matthew Howell-Clarke ’10 security concerns on campus. Vice Greg Kennelty ’13 lege for years. Other than the parking lot is-
La Vie Staff Writer President of Student Affairs Greg La Vie Staff Writer “It’s a supermarket of cars,” he sues, he says that not much has
Krikorian and Vice President for says, and he couldn’t be more right. changed as far as security is con-
President Stephen MacDonald Administration and Information Here at LVC, safety of stu- Patrol has been stepped up cerned for this year, adding that
discussed the upcoming renovations Technology Robert Riley will have dents and faculty is a top pri- mainly in the Red Lot with as what he has been doing as far as
to the Mund College Center at Mon- a security plan ready in two weeks. ority, and who better to be in many officers on patrol as pos- dispatching officers and patrols
day’s meeting of the Lebanon Valley They will then present it to SG. charge of it all than Mr. Allen sible, including an officer at the has been working for as long as
College Student Government (SG). They are looking into additional Yingst, Director of Public Safety. gate. The rash of robberies in he can remember. He noted that
According to MacDonald, the college cameras and increased patrols in the From taking care of campus is- Red Lot has yet to be solved, there have always been minor is-
center was built in 1958. Renovations parking lots, among other things. sues such as minor thefts and though local law enforcement sues such as theft of iPods, lap-
were made to the building in 1973. Alicia Brower ’11 and Amy Rice- alcohol violations, to bigger is- agencies have been brought in to tops, or signs from around town.
SG convened in the Faust dorf attended the meeting on behalf sues such as the Red Lot break- deal with the issue as well. Yingst However, there is not much to be
Lounge of the Mund College Cen- of the new Dance Club. The club ins and bringing in extra officers ask that students check their cars done in terms of prevention.
ter at 9:40 p.m. will be open to anyone on campus, around the clock for weekend as frequently as possible and re-
President MacDonald men- regardless of previous dance experi- festivities, his security actions port anything that seems suspi-
tioned that on the weekend of No- ence. It will utilize the dance studio have been working for the col- cious. G. KENNELTY [email protected]
vember 6-7, the Board of Trustees in Chaplain Paul Fullmer’s house
will be presented with tentative plans and will teach all different styles of
for the renovations on the building. dance. Ashley Peters motioned to LVC to host Tibetan Monks for
It is estimated that the project will grant the Dance Club probationary
cost $12.5 million, with the money club status, and the motion passed.
a week of cultural learning
being drawn from the school’s own Commuter representatives Alys-
resources as well as some loans. sa Kreider ’10 and Tony Gorick ’11
The school will be using the same mentioned that the air conditioning November 1-6, 2009
architect as it did for the new Stanson unit in the commuter lounge is not
Lebanon Valley College will impermanence of all phenomena. mance and good food,” said Rev.
Hall. The renovations will include working. Homecoming Chair Em-
host the Monks of Drepung In addition to the creation of a Paul Fullmer, Chaplain at the Col-
increasing the size of the upper level ily Hopkins ’11 mentioned that a
Gomang Monastery as they cre- sand mandala, the monks perform lege and co sponsor of the event.
of the college center by 50 percent as general Homecoming shirt will be
ate a sand mandala painting in a Tibetan Puja (worship service) Tickets for the banquet are
well as building a full-sized college sold during the Homecoming week-
the Lynch Hall Atrium from No- in Miller Chapel at 6 p.m. on Mon- available to LVC students as a
store and a convenience store in the end in addition to the traditional
vember 1 through 6. The event is day, November 2; they will teach meal exchange. Other tickets are
upper level of the building. A new Powder Puff Football T-shirt.
open to the public daily from 10 the traditional Tibetan art of Mani $12 for general admission, $5 for
kitchen will be built on the west side SG adjourned its meeting at
a.m. to 4 p.m. To construct the Stone Painting in Lynch 008 at 6 non-LVC students, and $30 for a
of the building. 10:41 p.m. The next meeting will be
mandala, monks carefully place p.m. on Tuesday, November 3; and family with children. Space is lim-
The planning of the renovations held at 9:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct.
dyed sand particles on a board. they will share a cultural presenta- ited. For reservations, call the Of-
will last nine months, with construc- 19, in the Faust Lounge of the Mund
The opening ceremony for tion in Leedy Theatre at 5 p.m. on fice of Spiritual Life at 717-867-
tion beginning in early 2011. It is ex- College Center.
the mandala construction will Thursday, November 5 that will 6135 by Thursday, October 22.
pected that the building will be ready
take place at 5 p.m. on November include a tradition yak dance and All other events are free and open
for the 2012-2013 school year. M. HOWELL-CLARKE
1. The monks will chant power- debate. to the public.
The president also addressed the [email protected]
ful prayers for peace, prosperity, Sunday’s banquet immediately # # #
L and healing in traditional over- following the opening ceremonies For more information about
C A M P U S
tones—the chant master inton- will be served from buffet tables set the program, contact Matt Sayers
ing a full chord of three notes. with Himalayan cuisine including at [phone] or LVC’s Of-
This chanting will be accompa- momos (Tibetan dumplings). Ti- fice of Spiritual Life at (717) 867-
nied by delicate hand gestures, betan desserts will be served at each 6135.
CRIMEWATCH
cymbals, drums, horns, and table. As guests enjoy their food,
flutes. the geshe of the Gomang monas-
Corrections
Immediately following the tery will explain the elements of
All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety
opening ceremony, a banquet the opening ceremony and pres- & Clarifications
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
will be held in the West Dining ent a 15-minute video presentation
Hall of the Mund College Cen- about the history of Buddhism in It is our continuing goal to
9-29-09 | LVC Campus
provide readers with complete
ter featuring Tibetan food, and Tibet. The College regularly offers
Theft
and accurate information. To
A student reported her cell phone stolen explanation of the opening cere- banquets focusing on diverse reli- that end, we welcome and en-
monies by a Tibetan geshe, and a gious experience twice a year, once
courage notification of any
10-4-09 | Social quad brief video regarding the history each academic semester. Recent mistakes. Readers who wish
Disturbance of Buddhism in Tibet. banquets featured the food, music to submit corrections should
Public Safety was called to assist at a male student altercation. The closing ceremony will and traditions of Sukkoth, Baisakhi, send an email to [email protected],
take place at 4 p.m. on November Mawlid al Nabi, Rama Navami, and subject line: Corrections.
10-5-09 | Neidig-Garber Science Center 6 in the Atrium of Lynch Memo- the Coptic Feast of the Cross.
Vandalism rial Hall. At that time the manda- “We appreciate the religious
A handicap sign from the area of Neidig-Garber was removed. la will be deconstructed and the expression of another culture in a
sands will be dispersed in Quit- special way when we learn about it
Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111.
tapahilla Creek, symbolizing the in the context of its music, perfor-
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PART II: THE DEBATE
THE ISSUE:
With the sweeping changes of both rallying support for and in at- in society. The world is changing in
Continued from Page 1
these reforms on the American tacking the measure. unpredictable and uncontrollable
continue to rise steadily over the increase the national debt,” writes health care system and a myriad of “It’s a complex issue. When ways. The fact that you have a presi-
years, along with a growing demo- Hills. “I believe that legislation can possible side-effects that range from you’re talking about reforming dent of color who is advocating for
graphic of uninsured Americans. solve some of these problems, but longer waiting times to see medical health care, you’re talking about policies that do not solely benefit in-
“Health care costs have out- we should not be relying on them specialists to rises in identity theft, reforming something that’s very dividuals who have historically been
paced [the growth of] salaries to fix everything. I honestly worry Americans have made their opin- personal to people. It affects your in control has caused a great deal of
and wages, so more and more of about politicians making too many ions known on the subject, both in family, children, and your loved angst and tension for a number of
people’s pay and income is being decisions on health care. They are support and opposition. ones. Sometimes we feel threatened majority folks. The results of these
gobbled up by health insurance not nearly as knowledgeable in this “I believe that the reason behind when we hear change,” Dolan said. cultural rifts, if you will, is the racial
premiums, co-pays, medical pro- area compared to doctors and those this dramatic reaction to health care is “I think the issue has become more animosity being played out in the
cedures, and these types of things,” in health related careers.” the fact that the American people are personalized than racial, but I can media and in Congress on a daily
Dolan says. Hills also sees the bill as hav- getting worried about where all of this understand the criticism. There’s no basis. It is a ploy to portray the Presi-
Many factors have contributed ing potentially harmful ramifica- money is going to come from,” writes certainty to this at all, but I think it dent (and people of color) as racially
to rising health care costs. How- tions on the ability of Americans Hills. Hills also mentions that in its could be interpreted as a way of at- inferior, in response to the social
ever, an equally important part to receive adequate health care in current state, the bill definitely has the tacking a black president without re- superiority that is present in our in-
of the issue is the very way of life general. potential to break the President’s cam- ferring to him with a racial epithet.” creasingly diverse nation and world.”
that Americans lead. While heart “Canada and some Eu- paign promise of not raising taxes James Felton, Director of Multicul- Some also believe that the media
disease, cholesterol, diabetes, and ropean countries are us- on the middle class. tural Affairs at LVC, sees the issue as has played a role in both escalating the
other medical conditions are issues ing this system and it Lyons also believes not necessarily motivated by race, but issue of race, and in simply drawing at-
in other countries with comprehen- is not working for that part of the oppo- instead by the issue of change in a time tention to the issue itself, independent
sive health care plans, they are not them. Massachusetts sition may be com- of national uncertainty. of racial implications. Uproar at town
present in the levels they are in the also has a part of this ing from skepticism “Although the health care is- hall meetings and outcry from groups
United States. Moreover, many of system and it is not toward politicians in sue in and of itself is not an issue of on both sides of the political debate
these problems are lifestyle-orient- working as well as general. race, it is certainly conflated by race. have drawn the media like flies, lead-
ed and preventable, something that they thought it would. “People do not al- The real issue I believe is that there ing to some skepticism over whether
thus far America has been unable, or There are hidden agendas ways hear clear things from is a certain population of Americans these protests are really as spontane-
unwilling, to change. in this reform bill that will hurt Washington, so they may not who feel that they are losing control ous as they may at first seem.
“What contributes to the prob- senior citizens (and for that matter, know what to expect, even with the of their ‘traditional’ American values So for now, the issue of race in
lem is that Americans are just not as all Americans) in ways, such as not outlining of the plan,” he says. and ways of life. Health care reform Obama policy remains something of
healthy as they were in the past. The being able to get the proper health However, another issue has is just one of the many social issues a gray area, though the fact that it has
reason why the Japanese, the Brit- care that they need in the right tim- entered into the debate; race. The that have challenged us to reconsider come up at all and generated discus-
ish, the French, the Germans, and ing,” she writes. words of Representative Joe Wil- how we as Americans work, live, and sion in Congress and in American so-
Australians are able to have such Oliver Lyons ’12, President of son, (R- South Carolina) and for- exist in a rapidly changing world,” ciety in general is indicative of at least
success with their comprehensive LVC College Democrats, supports mer President Jimmy Carter’s sub- writes Felton. “I think that President some sort of impact. Whether it is an
insurance plans is that they don’t the President’s ideas on health care sequent criticism in particular have Obama represents a change in status, underlying or directly motivating fac-
have the levels of chronic problems reform, and says that as young adults sparked a debate on whether or not privilege, and power that historically tor, however, remains unclear.
and preventable issues that we as are among one of the largest demo- Obama’s race has had any role in has not been shared by many groups
Americans have,” Dolan says. graphics of the uninsured, the public
Criticism has also arisen sur- option part of the plan is especially PART III: THE BIG PICTURE
rounding the ramifications of reform appealing.
A New York Times article from of nationwide accountability. amount of budgetary control over
legislation on how our health care “If it’s designed well, it won’t
October 1, 2009 claimed that Re- “We want our taxes low, but our entitlement spending, and I
system operates. Opponents of the bankrupt the country; part of that
publican leaders have shifted the we want our government services. think this is one of the first serious
plan argue that Americans may have is having the public option,” says
health care debate back to how, ex- We’re going to have to start pay- attempts at doing that,” says Dolan.
to wait longer to see specialists, delays Lyons.
actly, the nation is going to pay for ing taxes again and stop borrowing The consensus among the right
that could cost lives. Many are also Whether or not the nation is
this sweeping redesign of the health foreign currency,” Dolan says. “This and the left is undoubtedly that the
already satisfied with the current sys- even obliged to guarantee health
care system, and that it has the po- began in the seventies and eighties system needs some degree of change,
tem and reluctant to see it changed insurance coverage for every citi-
tential to be a “barrage of hidden where you had tax cut after tax cut but ultimately, the issue of whether
(although President Obama has zen is also an ethical question that
and not-so-hidden tax increases, after tax cut and then significant this is the right time for such mea-
stated that Americans will be able to has driven both sides of the debate,
and a violation of Mr. Obama’s governmental spending increases. sures and how, exactly to go about it
keep their current plans if they are but nonetheless, the uninsured are
pledge not to raise taxes on families You can’t keep producing those remains the central focus.
satisfied). Logistics aside, the plan a large demographic and under the
earning less than $250,000 a year.” kinds of trade deficits. Americans “The government has been step-
also carries a hefty price tag and will current system, it is only projected
The fact that this radical reform are going to have to start paying for ping into places that they have nev-
fine Americans who do not purchase to continue growing.
and its radical price tag ($900 billion what they spend, and that’s going er gone before and people are ques-
health insurance plans. “The reason why our primary
over ten years) come in the midst of to be the next significant change.” tioning how this is all going to work
Kristin Hills ’11, President of care physicians are organized so
an economic recession that has har- According to Dolan, 3-5% of the out,” writes Hills. “Reform is not
LVC College Conservatives, is efficiently is because we don’t have
rowed both the economy and confi- federal budget goes into “investment a bad thing! I am not saying that
opposed to President Obama’s everyone covered,” Dolan says.
dence in the political system doesn’t programs” such as transportation, Re- the system doesn’t need to be re-
universal health care plan and “The reason why our system works
help in terms of garnering support. search and Development, Education, formed, but I believe that we need
maintains that the bill will only so well is because there are 45 mil-
However, these overhauls may be and Agriculture. In contrast, entitle- to worry about the economic state
continue to hinder America’s debt lion Americans who don’t have
in some ways viewed as the start of ment programs such as Social Securi- that we are in before we pile up too
crisis. insurance, and if those people had
a new era of realism in American ty, Medicare, and Medicaid represent much. Overall, I believe that the
“At this current time, the propos- insurance they would be drawing
politics, with a focus less on how the almost two-thirds of federal spending, system needs to be reformed, but it
als that President Obama wants to services from doctors. So our sys-
health care system itself runs, but with interest paid on the national debt will take many years to do that ef-
put in place will not solve the prob- tem is based around discrimination
more on how American society it- coming in not far behind. fectively with both parties coming
lem of the national debt. It will only against the sick and the uninsured.”
self functions and imposing a sense “We need to get a significant together to make decisions.”
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Features
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What food suits you?
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Chase Ferrario, ’12, said that 1,194 meals in the UG per week western, Asian, and Italian/Medi-
Caitlin Murphy’12
several of the results surprised him (This is for 541 students). terranean.
Laura Bremmer ’12 La Vie Staff Writer
as president of S.A.F.E., an envi- • The students who do not use • When asked if National brands,
La Vie Staff Writer
ronmental club on campus. He the dining facilities are most likely Fair Trade coffee, and a company’s S.A.F.E., a club that was very
At otal of 576 students re- saidD that tihe nnumbier nof peogple n ot Sto eeat at rhomve or iin tcheire roomss. social responsibility were impor- prominent on the LVC campus
concerned with whether or not the • Students said they would eat tant, more than 40 percent said no a decade ago, is finally return-
cently participated in a sur-
coffee was Fair Trade is upsetting. more on campus if there were more to all of them. ing in 2009 with a green impact!
vey sent out concerning the food
He wondered if people did not un- food options and better quality Evaluation of Dining Ser- S.A.F.E. stands for Student Ac-
service at Lebanon Valley College.
derstand what it means to be Fair food options. (These choices had vice: tion For the Earth, and their goal
With t9he majority being female,
0 Trade. around 60 percent of votes). is to raise awareness of environ-
each class had a rep%resentation of • Average: hours of operation,
around 150 people in the survey. Here are some of the oth%er • Around 40 perce4nt said they availability of healthy food, prices, mental issues on campus. This
A little over 90 percent of the stu- highlights of the8 sur0vey re- would use the food service if the0re menu variety, quality of food of- past week (September 30th-
were more locations on campus, % October 2nd) a Recycle Bowl
dents who participated in the sur- sponses: fered, variety, availability of grab-n-
longer hours of operation and low- Competition was sponsored by
go foods, taste/seasoning of food.
vey were residents. The rest were
er prices. the Coke and run by S.A.F.E.
commuters, 78 percent of which • Over 80 percent of students • Above Average: Friendly ser-
• The most desirable meal plan The competing teams were
claimed to have no meal plan. have a meal plan of 15 or 20 meals, vices, speed of services.
option was to have a “Take out” op- LVC, Gettysburg, and HAAC.
This comes about as the college yet the average meals-per-week is Overall the rating for LVC’s cur-
tion S.A.F.E. placed recycling bins
prepares to select its next food ser- only 14. rent dining services was average to
• One-third of students don’t around campus and everyday
vice company. The current 10-year • 67 percent said their plan fit slightly above average.
% eat breakfast. Those who do prefer members emptied bins and
contract with food service provider their needs, 28.9 percent wished
7 eggs, breakfast meat, bread, and ce- separated the mass amount of
Hallmark will soon expire6. they had fewer meals per week.
real. cans and bottles. LVC collected
Many students, when asked, • Over half said they don’t spend
• The top two food options a total of 5,500 recyclable items.
have said that they want more vari- any money during a typical week at 5,523
students want to see increased are The results of this competition
ety and more comfort foods. They LVC dining locations.
home-style comfort foods and old were HAAC in 1st, LVC in 2nd,
also have commented on how won- • On average there are 5,523
fashioned diner. and Gettysburg in 3rd. Consid-
derful the staff is. Both sentiments meals in Mund East or West Dining
• The top ethnic foods request- ering how small LVC’s student
were reflected in the survey. Hall, 363 visits to Cup of Joe, and L.Bremmer [email protected]
ed are Mexican and Texas/South- body is compared to the other
teams, a second place finish was
very impressive.
Last year on Earth Day,
H.A.L.T. S.A.F.E. members “got down
and dirty” as they went through
Hunger Awareness Leaders of dumpsters in search of recy-
Tomorrow clable items. In just one night
at LVC, hundreds of recyclable
October 16th is World Food objects were found. This year
S.A.F.E. plans to have an aware-
Day.
ness program during the week
of Earth and Arbor Day, spread-
Starting Tuesday October
ing the word about different
13, 2009 H.A.L.T. will begin types of recyclable items.
spreading awareness with a S.A.F.E. will donate recy-
speaker by Action Against Hun- clable items to a company called
ger in Chapel 101 at 7:00 p.m. Terracycle. This non-profit
agency collects recyclable ob-
All are welcome!
jects from other non-profit
agencies and for every item they
What is H.A.L.T all about?
receive, two cents is donated
1. To raise awareness about to a charity. Also LVC hopes
issues of poverty, world hunger to collect items that cannot be
and Action Against Hunger’s recycled but can be reused, to
(AAH) efforts to combat said cut down on wasted materials.
Such items include chip bags,
issues to students, faculty and
Oreo containers,and Capri Sun
staff at LVC.
pouches. An example of their
2. Fundraise - all money goes
efforts are to take Capri Sun
to AAH pouches and sew them together
3. Commitment to Principled into fashionable hand bags. All
Humanitarian Action one needs is some creativity and
anything is possible! Contact
President Chase Ferrario for
Martin Atkins will be speaking on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Blair Music Center more information at caf001.
C. MURPHY [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment

“Zombieland” a joyride through chaos
Patrick Salomon ’10 the head off an errant and scintillatingly hysterical.
Perspectives Editor brain-eater. Emma In between what are arguably
Stone and Abigail some of the best kill scenes in
Do you consider yourself a Breslin play Witchita the genre, are woven strands
zombie enthusiast? Given the and Little Rock, of that first gawky romance,
choice between a shotgun and two enterprising practical examples of how to
a katana in the event of undead young ladies who do survive a zombie attack (told
walking the earth, would you be whatever, or scam through Columbus’s rules in
confident in knowing which is the whomever, it takes to superimposed “I told you so”
best weapon? If you answered yes to survive. There’s even a moments), and how fickle human
these questions, then Zombieland is surprise cameo made nature can be in absurd situations.
the movie for you. by one of the coolest Because of Bloodthirsty
Zombieland is a delightful dudes in Hollywood. cinematography and a skillfully
romp through post-zombie- The real show constructed story, Zombieland
apocalyptic America. The first stealer is Tallahassee, has reserved a place on my DVD
five minutes, unabashedly filled played by a tough as shelf. My only complaint is that I
with blood, guts, and badasses, nails, testosterone wanted more. More time devoted
sets high hopes for the rest of the drenched Woody to developing the scheming
flick. Harrelson. Tallahassee sisters, Witchita and Little Rock.
Narrator and unlikely survivor is a zombie killing More zombies getting straight
Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is expert, with a mission up owned by a crazed and deadly
a seemingly wimpish young man to track down the last Woody Harrelson. More genre-
with irritable bowel syndrome Twinkies on Earth. savvy scenes where all zombie
and an impressive list of phobias. His improvised enthusiasts will nod their heads
Via geeky narration, Columbus zombie eradication approvingly, as opposed to yelling
explains how he has survived the techniques are brutal, “don’t go into the mall, you idiots!”
cannibalistic chaos by adhering and loads of fun Truth be told, the vision of an
to a strict set of rules, such as Courtesy Google Images to watch. From an obese monster getting creamed
“Beware of bathrooms,” “Don’t KILLER COMEDY “Zombieland” succeeds in bringing both a bloody joyride academic standpoint, by a banjo will keep me warm at
be a hero,” and “Always wear a through zombie chaos and a hilarious adventure to the big screen Tallahassee has a few night. Zombieland is old fashioned
seat belt.” things to add on the zombie-killing fun done right.
The nerdy college student comedy” formula just right, and played by an all star cast, are what subject of opening a
eventually bands together with pays true homage to zombie make Zombieland great. can of whoop-ass on things that
other survivors on a road trip to culture. It is a delicious mix of Eisenberg delivers an won’t stay dead.
Pacific Playland, a Disneyland- 28 Days Later gore and the post- awkwardly lovable Columbus - Writers Rhett Reese and Paul
esque theme park, making a stop at apocalyptic comedy of Shaun of the think Michael Cera without the Wernick crafted a solid anti-
Beverly Hills on the way. Dead. While the slapstick zombie annoying - who quivers under romantic comedy that makes for
Zombieland gets the “horror- kills are hilarious, the characters, any pressure, but can still pop a movie that is tense, touching, P. SALOMON [email protected]
“New” album offers new sound
Brad O’Connell ’11 “Be Gone” starts off with such don’t swim cause they’re all dead.”
La Vie Staff Writer a hardcore twang-sounding According to comments on
guitar, that one may confuse iTunes, it seems that a few
On Sept. 22, 2009, Brand New the sound for that of a sitar. fans are disappointed with
released Daisy, a shockingly   The lyrics of “While The this album. However, it is
different follow-up to The Devil Devil” and “God” speak of an important to remember that
and God Are Raging inside Me inner search for meaning and Brand New got famous for their
(2006). After the first time redemption, while those of music, so they must be doing
listening to the album, most “Daisy” give off a more depressing something right. This album
fans may be left bewildered and and hopeless vibe. For example, might be different, but Brand
unable to give an exact opinion. one of the opening lines of “You New’s style may be changing. If
  Some songs have the same Stole” is, “And now the flames are we are true fans, we will respect
familiar sound that Brand New burning me in my bed but I just the change they have made and
fans would recognize, while don’t care,” and a later verse states, view the transitions as growth.
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others may leave fans sitting “And I wish that my condition
NEW SOUND Brand New continues to transform musically with
with a confused look on their was new but I’m old and rusted.”
their new album and offers up a new sound to go with it
faces, possibly questioning if Likewise, the second verse of “At
they are even listening to Brand processed sounds to “Bought a “Gasoline,” Jesse Lacey’s scream the Bottom” begins with, “And
New. A few of the newer sounds Brides’” twang-like clean guitar sounds as if his throat may begin there’s a lake. And at the bottom
range from multiple new vocal intro and distorted bass. “In bleeding at any moment, and you’ll find all our friends. They B. O’CONNELL [email protected]
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AthleteS Soccer’s Superman
of the
Week Sherae Jones ’11 much. When asked about her posi- been goalies since the age of 10 and makes a mistake, they can rely on
La Vie Staff Writer
JON GINGRICH tion, Young says, “I like it because I seem to be thrilled about playing the the 10 players behind them to pick
MeN’s TeNNIs Remember Superman? You can see the whole field and I’m able to position in college. Young has con- them up. However, when a GK
A double winner in the men’s know the man with the cape that help others move.” tributed a total of eight saves in the makes a mistake, it shows up on
first match of the season, Gin- saves the world? The one the world Reitmeyer says she has been last two games to help contribute to the scoreboard for the other team.
grich led has depended on. Well the legend of playing since the age of 4 and the team’s last two victories. So, it can certainly make things
the ten-
him has yet to die. In fact, you can see knows the position is different. “It LVC is fortunate to have the stressful at times.”
nis team
it on the soccer field. A goalkeeper, also takes a different training than ev- same quality in its men soccer goalie. Raudensky, who sat out the
to its 6-3
victory known as the “goalie,” is just the same. eryone else,” she says. Keeper Andrew Raudensky not only 2008 season due to injury, is con-
against While they might not know they are In her freshman season, Reit- brings knowledge on the field since sistently fulfilling his role as a goalie
Susque- being depended on, they really are. meyer totaled 50 saves and a save he has played since he was 4, but this season. So far this season he has
hanna. In They are expected to be able to oversee percentage of .769, finishing with also the integrity that every athlete already recorded 48 saves with a save
doubles
the entire field and then communicate six shutouts. Together, Reitmeyer should carry. When asked about percentage of .764 and three shutouts.
he won
with the rest of the team. It has been and Stacey Ganley’s ‘11 saves ranked his position, Raudensky says, “Be- He reached a career high with 13 saves
9-7 and
in singles said to be one of the most important them as number three in the Com- ing able to make a fantastic athletic on Sept. 13 against Wilkes.
6-0, 6-4 positions in soccer. monwealth Conference for saves, fol- save when your team needs you is Still, of all that a team needs out of
CAITLIN VAseY The LVC’s women’s soccer team lowing Arcadia (127) and Albright. really a cool feeling.” a goalie, perhaps taking charge is the
FIeLd HOCkeY has been lucky enough to have two (106). Raudensky knows there can be most important. “Goalkeeping in soc-
great goalies, which enjoy their posi- This season the team has 40 saves, some drawbacks to being the last cer is more about than about being just
Caitlin
tion. Classmates Sami Young ’12 and with Sami Young stopping 33 shots obstacle for the opposing team. “I a good athlete and saving the ball,” he
Vasey
started Alyson Reitmeyer ’12, each enjoy and Reitmeyer the other seven. The suppose that somewhat ironically says. “It is also about being a leader on
for the their positions. Young, a former for- team is ranked fourth in the confer- the worst part about my position the field.”
first time ward on the LVC field hockey player ence for saves with a save percentage then is that mistakes by goalkeep-
this sea-
and a newcomer to the 2009 soccer of .769 and an average of 4.44 saves. ers as well are magnified,” he says.
son and
team, enjoys playing the sport very Both Young and Reitmetyer have “When a forward or midfielder S. JONES [email protected]
scored six
goals and LVC Athletics week in review
had two
assists
of 22:12 was still her career best at team mounted a comeback at Mi- cross past Sami Young. 1 singles, and Tom Neckelmann
in three
LVC wins. the 6,000 meters, improving on the sericordia on Wednesday night, but Just under 10 minutes later, won at number 2, 6-4, 6-1. Ethan
22:40 she ran last year at the same the Cougars managed to hold on O’Malley got around a pair of Grodzinski lost a close three set
event. Cronin said, “Our focus for for a 4-3 victory. Justin Hutchinson Dutchmen defenders to send a match 6-4, in the third set, and
this past weekend was to experience opened the game with a goal as- cross from left deep left side to- Jon Gingrich won in straight sets
Becca Farson ’12
the course because this is also where sisted by Kelly Hess at the 8-minute wards the box. A sliding LVC de- at number four. Andrew Deckert
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our regional meet will be held in No- mark to LVC ahead 1-0. Misericor- fender deflected the cross into her started off his collegiate career
MEN’S XC- The men’s cross vember and to get out first 6k under dia, however, claimed four straight own net for Arcadia’s second goal. with a 7-6, 6-4 win. Sweigart need-
country team finished 18th out of 29 our belts,” she said. goals in a 38-minute span. Volleyball- Volleyball defeated ed a third set tiebreak to finish off
teams that participated last Friday in Megan Long ran a time of 23:31 Hess started the rally with a Albright College 3-0 ( 25-15, 25-6, his match 10-6 at number 6. The
the 36th Annual Brooks Paul Short to capture 20th place. Other Leba- goal in the 68th minute. Chris Hall 25-19) last Wednesday to become only doubles winner was at num-
Run at Lehigh University in Beth- non Valley competitors included closed the gap in the 87th min- 2-1 in Commonwealth Confer- ber 2 where Gingrich and Sweigart
lehem, Pa. Bradley Sweigart placed Lauren Johnson (26:09, 131st), ute with his fourth goal in three ence play. Joelle Snyder had 12 won 9-7.
24th out of 245 competitors with Tiff Fredrick (27:00, 161st), Vic- games. Overall, LVC had more kills, Michelle Little added 9 kills, Women’s Tennis- On Sunday, the
a personal best of 26:45, 28. Matt toria Broderick (27:33, 167th), corners, 6-1, and more shots, 20- Emily Hopkins had seven kills and women’s tennis team remained the
Nesmith ran a 27:33 for 65th place. Emily Devivo (27:38, 170th) and 12, but could just not push that both Nicole Barra and Jamie Hawk only undefeated LVC sport when
With a time of 28:19, Nick Daneglo Katie Sharkey (28:54, 186th). The fourth goal in to tie the game. The had five apiece. Emily Perkins had they beat Kings 7-2. Now 9-0,
placed 97th. Alex Talarico placed team overall finished with 481 team is now 5-2-2. 37 assists. Hannah Free scored the team has beaten 4 undefeated
127th with his time of 28:54 and points, taking 21st out of 32 teams. Women’s Soccer- The team held three aces for the night. On the teams in a row. LVC’s number 1
Adam Abruzzo placed 154th with a GOLF- LVC’s golf team placed their own against Arcadia Univer- defense, Angela Kuperavage had doubles team of Shayna Heintzel-
time of 30:26. Teammates who also 12th out of 16 teams on Thursday sity in the first half of the game last 14 digs for the Dutchmen. Snyder man and Sarah Grodzinski dis-
completed the race included Patrick at Messiah College’s Falcon Clas- Saturday. The Dutchmen (5-5-1) had the lone solo block. posed of Susquehanna 8-2, but
Tierney, who ran a 30:26 for 186th sic. As a team, the Dutchmen shot went toe to toe against the unde- Jess Raber, who had four digs that the number 2 and 3 doubles teams
place, Willie Rodriguez (32:17, a 353 for the tournament. Dan- feated Knights, but surrendered a game, said, “Our team has confidence had to fight. LVC’s Tamera Lobb
186th place), Corey Johnson (34:54, iel Dempsey shota 10-over 82 to pair of second-half goals and lost, in each other that everyone will do and Lauren Fulmer squeaked out a
234th place) and Mike Vo (35:02, finish in a tie for 21st place. Both 2--0. their part to get the job done.” 9-8 victory at number 2, however,
235th place). Joseph Jablonski and Matt Staub LVC outshot Arcadia 11-9, with Now 15-1, they will hit the Morgan Brady and Caitlin Bed-
Sweigart, a team captain said, shot a 90 for LVC while Matthew Nicole Snyder, Ely Kirkhoff, Stevi road this coming weekend for the ford weren’t that fortunate, losing
“Our team gets along great. We have Terren shot a 91 and Alexander Laird, and Emily Bainbridge all re- Frostburg (Md.) Quad. 9-7 at number 3. In singles, Grodz-
a great time together and use each Simms shot a 92. cording shots on goal. But Arcadia Men’s Tennis- On Sunday the inski won 6-0, 6-1 at number 1,
other to get better all the time. With- Sophomore, Jablonski said, goalie Jacki Law blocked them all. men started their short fall season and Lobb won 6-0, 6-3 at number
out teammates cross country would “The strategy for the fall is to get Arcadia broke the scoreless tie by playing alongside the women’s 3. Heintzelman needed three sets
be even harder than it already is.” as many guys as possible out to at the 59th minute. LVC failed team at Susquehanna University. to win at number 2 and Fulmer
Women’s XC-Jenn Cronin cap- the matches to get everyone ex- to clear on three-straight corners The Conference Champions start- downed her girl in a close 6-4,
tured second place last Friday at the perience. Our big season with the from Arcadia, allowing multiple ed off with a 6-3 win. After falling 6-3 contest. Brady came back to
Brooks Paul Short Run at Lehigh. conference championship is in the chances for the Knights. On the behind 2-1 in doubles, the team win11-9 in a third set tiebreak, and
Cronin lost first place by a mere spring, so it’s beneficial to get guys third corner, Katie O’Malley’s en- won 5 of the 6 singles matches to Jessica Ferlenda fell in two sets .
second to Delaware Valley Col- out in the fall.” try pass found the head of Stepha- earn the victory. Matt Grodzin-
lege’s Caitlin Dorgan. Cronin’s time Men’s Soccer- The men’s soccer nie Edson, who re-directed the ski easily won 6-2, 6-4 at number B. FARSON [email protected]
THE WEEKEND LVC’s Goalies
ROUND UP
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500th career victory for Field Hockey Wake up call
Blair Ransom’13
La Vie Staff Writer
Lauren Seidenstricker’11 what I was expecting,”
La Vie Staff Writer she said. “The fact that Lebanon Valley football team’s per-
I played was and scored fect start hit an abrupt halt as they fell
Lebanon Valley College three goals was so cool.” Saturday to Delaware Valley 28-7 in
reached a milestone last Tuesday, Albright played hard in their MAC opener.
beating conference opponent Al- the first half, repelling 14 In their three previous games the
bright 6-1 and obtaining the pro- of LVC’s 22 shots on cage. Dutchmen had averaged 491 yards
gram’s 500th career win. LVC senior Avery Carter of total offense and 286 yards passing.
The Dutchmen (9-1, 2-0 CC in broke the ice by scoring on But Delaware Valley held them to just
games through Oct. 4) are current- a penalty stroke at 7:20 in 249 yards of offense, including only 38
ly ranked seventh in the nation and the first half. Vasey’s goal through the air on four completions.
are now 502-310-67 overall since came 10 minutes later off Running back Charlie Parker did be-
field hockey became part of Leba- a pass from Jocelyn No- come the second Dutchmen player to
non Valley athletics in 1933. vak to make it 2-0, but Al- reach 3,000 yards rushing in his career
“I think the fact that we are one of bright came right back and as he put up 116 yards on the ground
the few teams that has been around scored to go in at halftime on 24 carries. Ben Guiles added to the
long enough to have a shot at achiev- down only 2-1. attack with 74 yards on 10 touches.
ing a milestone such as this exempli- But LVC pulled away However, this high powered offense
fies the history of Lebanon Valley in the second half, scor- just could not get it going although
College,” said head coach Laurel ing four goals on eight plenty of opportunities presented
Martin. “It also reflects the time, ef- shots. Juniors Shelly themselves throughout the game. The
fort, passion and love that previous Lobach and Allison Bich- Courtesy Sports Information offense committed three turnovers,
coaches have put into to this pro- er sandwiched their goals around with two interceptions, and a red-zone
gram. It’s neat that I can actually be a two more by Vasey, those scored The Dutchmen also put up two vak, who both scored twice. Caitlin fumble in the second quarter.
part of this with these girls right now.” 1:38 apart. Lobach now has a ca- more W’s last week. They recorded Baro stopped one shots in 54 min- DVC’s Mike Isgro went 13-for-20
Freshman Caitlin Vasey had a reer point total of 95. a 9-2 nonconference victory over utes, and Christine Poletti entered for 172 yards and rushed for 42 more.
standout performance at Shirk Stadi- Lobach said that it felt “pretty FDU-Florham on Thursday, as No- in relief and stopped four shots. Also, instead of throwing a touchdown
um against the Lions. The freshman incredible to be a part of such a big vak, Lobach and Kirsten Martzall The Dutchmen, who were as he’s accustomed to, he ended up re-
secured her first career hat trick in the accomplishment. Not only is it a big scored two goals apiece, then beat scheduled to play Franklin & Mar- ceiving one from speedy receiver Isaiah
game as well as putting up an assist. accomplishment but it’s so unique. Stevenson University 7-0 in another shall College on Oct. 5, return Hall on a double screen pass. This trick
“It is a really neat experience be- We’re one of a select few teams to have nonconference game on Saturday. home on Oct. 7 for a 4 p.m. game play, which ended with Isgro going in
cause coming into the LVC program the opportunity to reach a milestone They finished with 54 shots and against Haverford College. from 15 years, put the Aggies up 21-0
as a freshman and playing was not like this; that’s saying something.” were led by Danielle Blase and No- L. SEIDENSTRICKER [email protected] A good kick return from Jeff Ochoa
for 44 yards set up a 6-yard scramble for
Run a mile (or two, or three, or four) in her shoes
Colt Zarilla that cut the deficit to 21-7.
Their next drive resulted in an in-
Katie Freeman’11
parents. She also said that she still salutation, which Eroh describes as terception that would lead to Matt’s
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has a goal that she has not achieved, being a mix of stretching and medita- Cook’s second touchdown of the game
When it comes to track and field, which is to get to nationals. tion. Eroh said, “She reminds us that in the fourth quarter.
Jenn Cronin is anything but a run-of- However, Cronin’s track and we are here to have fun and to go out After the game LVC’s head
the-mill athlete. In her first two track field goals of qualifying for Penn Re- and try to do our best.” coach Jim Monos said, “We didn’t
and field seasons at LVC, Cronin, a lays will have to wait until her senior Cronin is the team captain. She play good enough to win the foot-
junior, has set school records in the year. Cronin will miss this year’s said that she tries to lead by example, ball game in all phases.” He told the
1500m run, 3000m steeplechase, track and field season in the spring and goes on morning runs, plyomet- team it was a team effort in this loss.
5000m run, and the 4X800m relay while studying abroad in Spain. rics in the gym, and weight lifting. Monos also told that team that he
along with Megan Long, Lauren Cronin said that before a race she She said she encourages her team- did not feel the defense played at a
Johnson, and Amy Willow. tries to stay as relaxed as possible. She mates to come with her. Eroh said, level that it needed to in the first half,
Cronin has also excelled in cross feels that this allows her to be calm and “She always sets good examples for and that the three turnovers hurt the
country. So far this season Cronin in turn “be a calming force to her us whether it be on the course, on the Dutchmen as well as not having any
has won the women’s race at the LVC teammates.” For each race she said track, or in the classroom.” takeaways on defense. “Were going
Invitational and placed third among she sets a goal and tries to achieve Eroh said Cronin always waits for to find out what we’re made of this
the women at the Dickinson College it. “If it happens it’s great, but if the rest of the team at the finish line up coming week,” he said.
Long-Short Invitational. not I can’t worry about it,” she said of every race cheering on her team- The Dutchmen (3-1, 0-1 in the
What keeps Cronin motivated about her goals for each race. mates and pushing them to finish MAC) will travel to Wilkes this Satur-
after already acquiring so many Brianna Eroh, a sophomore, is strong. “She is an amazing runner day for their second conference game
school records? According to Cro- a teammate of Cronin’s. Eroh said and so much fun to watch,” Eroh said. the only time I get to watch Jenn run as they look to bounce back from this
nin she has a great support base be- that before each race Cronin leads “This is the only time I will ever admit competitively.” loss.
tween her coaches, teammates, and the team cheer as well as a sun to enjoying track and field because it’s K. FREEMAN [email protected] B. RANSOM [email protected]