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L E B A N O N V A L L E Y C O L L E G E ’ S S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R La Vie Collegienne Volume 77, No. 2 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 September 16, 2009 THIS WEEK IN Stanson Hall brings relief to LVC housing LA VIE S portS The Women’s Volleyball team starts the year in fantastic form with its best start since 2001 Page 8 p ErSpEctivES Cheers and Jeers is back with plenty to say about the noteworthy and not-so-noteworthy happenings on campus Page 6 A&E Courtesy Google Images La Vie tackles the new Arkham Asylum video game and Quentin Tarrantino’s latest film, Inglorious Basterds Page 5 Ben Waltz ’11 / LA VIE F TOP LEFT The laundry room in Stanson Hall features brand new washers and dryers in addition to a flat screen TV EAturES BOTTOM LEFT View down the main hallway of the new dormitory The Arnold Sports Center helps TOP RIGHT Outside view of the completed hall new students keep off the Fresh- BOTTOM RIGHT A patio on the back side of Stanson gives students an outdoor place to work and socialize man Fifteen in a new program BOTTOM CENTER Several study rooms in the hall allow students a quiet place to work Page 4 Heather Vischoric ’12 its rooms, bringing relief to the ference, the college has decreased students enrolled as residents has La Vie Staff Writer once strenuously crowded dorm its housing capacity by 42 beds grown every year since 2000 and INDEX buildings. and several off-campus properties the college wished to decrease This new addition to the cam- which were sold back to Annville the number of students living off- News ..................................1-3 Features ................................4 The much anticipated Stan- pus has left fifty beds vacant across Township. campus. The LVC web site also Arts & Entertainment ............5 son Hall is finally completed campus residential halls, accord- According to a Valley News ar- states that the college has a policy Perspectives...........................6 and students of Lebanon Valley ing to Jason Kuntz, Director of ticle on the LVC web site, Stanson Sports .................................7-8 College are already residing in Residential Life. To offset this dif- was built because the number of Please see STANSON | Page 2 M E M B E R PLEASE WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK [email protected] LVCNews x6169 FREE | TAKE ONE RECYCLE 2 La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 N ews L STANSON: Dorm raises beds and costs For the first Continued from Page 1 C A M P U S time Counseling requiring all students to live on living in a room built for two. Services has campus unless enrolled as a com- Kuntz said that this will no lon- had a complete muting student, which is defined ger be an issue “unless admissions makeover! as “those students who reside with hits the jackpot with a record- their parents, guardians, or fami- breaking class!” lies within a 60 mile radius of the Students’ cost for room and Join Counseling CRIMEWATCH campus and live at their legal resi- board has subsequently gone up to Services at their dence.” about $8,080 a year, as listed on the While this residential policy is LVC web page. According to mul- common among other colleges in tiple sites, this cost was only about “Open House” All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety the area, including Alleghany Col- $7,600 for the 2008-2009 school * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * lege in Meadville and Elizabeth- year. When: September town College in Elizabethtown, in While speculation among the the past, some LVC upperclassmen students suggests that this may 23, 2009 9-14-09 | Vickroy Hall were allowed to live in apartments in be a result of the vacant rooms Where: 2nd Floor Fire Alarm the surrounding township. Howev- and new policy regarding off- of Shroyer House A fire alarm pull-station was falsely activated in Vickroy Hall. Anyone who er, the addition of 148 beds brought campus living, records show may have seen someone pull the station or have information concerning Time: 2-5 p.m. by Stanson Hall is designed to ac- that this cost has been rising for this incident, please call the Public Safety Office at ext. 6111. commodate those students. several years now, from $7,430 a As recently as 2007, the capacity year in 2007-2008 and $7,115 in Refreshments and for housing was so strained that in- 2006-2007. 9-10-09 | Funkhouser Hall door prizes will be coming freshmen were being forced Emergency Assistance avaliable. to live in triples—three students H. VISCHORIC [email protected] Public Safety Officer responded to an emergency call in Funkhouser Hall. A student was transported to the hospital, then later discharged. 9-11-09 | Arnold Sports Center Medical assist Student Government Public Safety responded to the Arnold Sports Center for a male who passed out in the men’s locker room. Annville Police Department and Annville ambulance responded and transported the individual to a local hospital. Update 9.14.09 9-11-09 | Red Lot West Theft from vehicle A student reported their vehicle was entered and the stereo removed. Inves- tigation continues. Anyone with any information please contact the Public Annville police to monitor speed on Route 934 Safety Office at ext. 6111 9-12-09 | Red Lot West Matthew Howell-Clarke ’10 to meet with selected students p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. More in- Theft from vehicles La Vie Staff Writer and administrators. Aramark will formation will be provided in the Two students reported their car stereos were stolen from their vehicles be on campus on Thursday, Sept. coming weeks. while parked on the Red Lot west. Annville Police Department was noti- Vice President Katie Krediet 17, and an unnamed food service Food Service chairs Brad Sny- fied. Investigation continues. Anyone with any information please contact ’10 reported at Monday’s meet- will be on campus the following der ‘11 and Miles Miller ‘11 re- the Public Safety Office at ext. 6111 ing of the Lebanon Valley Col- Thursday. ported that the new menu will lege student government that the Ryan Humphries ‘12 was be on a four-week rotation with phones in Stanson Hall have had joined by Emily Berger ‘10 as a a few changes around the holi- 9-12-09 | Public Safety Office their numbers posted on them. member of the Annville-LVC Co- days. Alcohol The group convened in the alition, a group that meets with Mark Fersch added that the Mc- A student entered the Public Safety Office visibly intoxicated requesting a Frock Room of the Mund Col- the Annville Police Department Dougall Challenge will once again ride to the Annville Diner. Student was returned to his room by Student lege Center. It was also reported and the LVC Public Safety De- be held on campus. Affairs personnel. that Stanson Hall will have the partment. Humphries reported Public Safety chair Ryan card swipes installed over fall the Annville Police will start Humphries announced that a re- 9-13-09 | Humanities Area break. There are also no leads on strictly monitoring the speed quest for cameras in the parking Criminal mischief the recently announced Red Lot limit on the bridge on Route 934. lots has been submitted to the Pub- A student entered a port-a-john near the Humanities Building and it was car break-ins. According to Humphries, the An- lic Safety office. tipped over by others. Annville Township Police were involved. Charges Secretary Ashten O’Brien ‘11 nville police will also start ticket- The next student government are pending. announced that members of stu- ing for jaywalking. It was asked meeting will be held at 9:40 p.m. dent government will be hold- that no cars be parked in front of on Monday, Sept. 21. ing a weekend planning retreat at Stanson Hall, as it creates a bot- Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111. Camp Roundtop in Gettysburg. tleneck in traffic. O’Brien also said that possible Michelle Koetteritz ‘10, the se- food service providers will be vis- nior class president, said the senior iting campus in the coming weeks kick-off dinner will take place at 6 M. HOWELL-CLARKE [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 3 N ews New faces come to campus Red Lot Thefts *On Monday September 14, LVC welcomes six new professors for 2009-2010 academic year 2009, an email was sent to all students reporting three ve- hicle break ins. All three cars were parked in the Red Lot. Gregory Kennelty ’13 sas as well as DePawl in Indiana be- On the opposite end of the and the easy commute between According to the email, com- La Vie Staff Writer fore coming to LVC. spectrum is Dr. Michael Fink, his and his wife’s family. He was mon circumstances in these situations included: all being “I like to have more contact to part of the Physical Therapy De- originally drawn to LVC by two late model (90’) Hondas and students like it is possible at liberal partment. Dr. Fink grew up in faculty members, Dr. Nelson and all parked within the first or As another school year un- arts colleges” he says, citing this as Pittsburgh, was part of the United Dr. Dacko, who were his mentors second rows of the lot. All had folds at LVC, students are bound one of the many reasons he enjoys States Air Force, and after being in Physical Therapy school. He stereo systems taken. to see plenty of new faces—six it here. stationed all over the country, he also says that he enjoys how such new faces, to be exact. The 2009- Dr. Meidl teaches four hundred settled down with his wife and a small college is striving to do *See next week’s issue for a full article on the Red Lot Thefts. 2010 school year welcomes six level German and Elementary family in Lebanon. During his time such big things. In his spare time, new professors to the LVC Fac- German, claiming that he enjoys in the Air Force, Dr. Fink lectured he enjoys running and hiking and Share your opinion on ulty, such as Dr. Jörg Meidl. Elementary German because it on a monthly basis and spoke at says that most of his time is con- the security on campus by Dr. Meidl is originally from introduces people to a whole new conferences and symposiums, but sumed by taking care of his one voting in this week’s online Speyer, Germany. He received his culture. Outside of class, he enjoys he has never taught full time until and a half year old daughter. poll at: Masters degree from the University running and keeping himself in arriving at LVC. of Hedelburg and his Ph. D at the shape, as well as reading whatever “I really like it… after being http://lavieonline.lvc.edu University of Kansas. He taught is current and keeping up to date here for only three weeks” he part-time at the University of Kan- on politics. says, claiming to enjoy the area G. KENNELTY [email protected] Student opinions reflected in new menu Laura Bremmer ’13 Sept. 10, at the New Student Cen- ing options instead of having pep- sometime within the week. ers, as well as a rotating menu. There La Vie Staff Writer ter. This is a time for students to ask peroni every day,” said Andrew Wor- Next to the pizza station is now is a new, made-to-order, tossed salad questions and meet the people in ley, ’11. “I’m also hoping they decide the “Taste of Italy” station. Pasta selection that changes each day. The charge of Dining Services. has always been a staple original salad bar now has over 20 Returning students have proba- There will be samples of of the LVC diet. Now different toppings, allowing you to bly noticed the changes made to the different food and flavors “ the pasta has been make the salad perfect for you. There menu in the dining hall. There are from Cup O’ Joe. Gardner We are up- upgraded to include will also be three soup selections now more than 12 entrees available is hoping students send dishes such as Chicken available each day. daily for students to enjoy. The new him comments, good and Diablo, Sausage Cav- Next to the Grill in the East hall management team has been working bad, so that he can make grading our pr- atappi Alfredo, classic is the “Marketplace”. It has been on these changes for months and is changes. If you put your spaghetti and meatballs, redeveloped to reflect the favorites making sure there is something for name on a comment card, and Pasta Milano. Also from the past. “Marketplace is what everyone. Will Gardner, manager of call him at 867-6117, or gram to provide included in the line are I guess you’d call the comfort foods: Dining Services, said, “We are up- send him an e-mail at different Italian breads meats [and] mashed potatoes,” said grading our program to provide for [email protected], he and salads rotated Gardner. He also promised, though for the current the current needs of our students.” will get back to you. throughout the week. things have changed, that chicken Gardner has an 80/20 rule where Last week, an aver- Changes to the choices tenders and macaroni and cheese those in management are required age of 1,107 students ate may come depending will continue to be offered every needs of our to spend 80 percent of their time out lunch and 786 students on student reactions. Thursday at lunch time. among the students. ate brunch on the week- The World Table is Chase Ferrario ’12, a student Gardner is planning on having a end. The management a new option offering a living on campus, said, “I’m happy students. “meet and greet” at 6:30 Thursday, is still in the tracking ” different dish each day to see the new food in the cafe and process to find out how that is prepared right in on the menu. I [like] the grill op- many people are eating at front of you. The chefs tion … especially after last year’s Corrections each line; however, an WILL GARDNER describe the ingredients lack of red meat. The new choices & Clarifications average of 1,000 pieces and what you will be hav- in the deli line are great as well. Can Manager of Dining Services of pizza are served each ing, while answering your I just say that the pizza has gotten day. This student inter- questions about the food. so much better as well?” It is our continuing goal to est has been noticed. to bring back the bacon, cheddar, Selections include dishes from India, Dining Services are continuing to provide readers with complete The taste testing over the sum- and fruit pizza. I really miss it.” Greece, Africa, and Mexico, and they offer a large selection of cereals, breads and accurate information. To mer also helped to improve the A new thick crust Sicilian pizza are available at lunch and dinner from and bagels, Coca-Cola Products, as that end, we welcome and en- pizza. Dining Services is using a new is currently in the process to become Monday through Friday’s lunch. well as different desserts including ice courage notification of any mistakes. Readers who wish dough and making the pizza right an option for students. It was not of- The “Grill” is a new addition in cream with more than 12 toppings. to submit corrections should here at LVC. There is always cheese fered at the start of the year because East. This line has various grilled send an email to [email protected], and pepperoni as well as a rotating the taste testing showed that it was foods topped how you like them. This subject line: Corrections. specialty pizza at lunch and dinner. not up to standard; however, the line also includes healthful selections “It would be nice to have two rotat- management hopes it will be offered like turkey burgers and veggie burg- L. BREMMER [email protected] 4 La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 Features Fight the 15 LVC displays famous N.C. Wyeth works of art popular piece called The Alchemist, which was published in a calendar. Becky Chan’ 11 Also included in the exhibition are La Vie Staff Writer two landscape paintings and a still life. Lebanon Valley College is proud- The opening reception was Fri- ly displaying some of the famous day, Aug. 28, 2009, and the Artist N.C. Wyeth’s works in “N.C. Wyeth: Panel took place this past Thursday, Storyteller.” The exhibition is in the Sept. 10, 2009. For those who were Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery and unable to attend the first two events, will be available to see through Oct. there is the lecture, “Landscapes by 11, 2009. N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth.” Dr. N.C. Wyeth is a well-known Joyce Hill Stoner will be discussing American illustrator from the twenti- the Wyeth family’s works on Sept. eth century. He became a household Becky Chan ’11/ LA VIE 29, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Zimmerman name, creating illustrations for many Recital Hall. famous and classic novels, magazines Wyeth settled in Chadds Ford, on “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood,” Guests are also welcome to stop Caitlin Murphy ’12/ LA VIE and advertisements. Pennsylvania. He loved nature, and his works have inspired people by the gallery and view the N.C. Becky Chan ’11 He illustrated for storytellers, which was apparent in most of his such as Charles M. Schulz and M. Wyeth collection on Wednesdays La Vie Staff Writer not only creating cover art, but more personal works, which fea- Night Shyamalan. James Wyeth also from 5-8 p.m., Thursdays and Fri- also creating illustrations to go tured landscapes, still life and por- went on to work with Andy Warhol days from 1- 4:30 p.m., or Satur- Everyone has heard rumors throughout the stories. He did traits. However, he made it clear and painted many famous people days and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. of the dreaded “freshman fif- work for novels such as Treasure how much he despised illustrat- and politicians which led to his ac- For more information on the ex- teen.” As school is getting start- Island, Deerslayer, Robin Hood ing; he felt as though illustrating quaintance with the Kennedy family. hibitions or how to help support ed and schedules are becoming and Robinson Crusoe. In addition, lacked the depth that his art con- The Wyeth family, although na- future exhibitions, please go to busy, stress levels are skyrocket- he illustrated for magazines such tained. tionally recognized, settled mostly www.lvc.edu/gallery or call 717- as The Saturday Evening Post and N.C. Wyeth is the father of the fa- in PA or surrounding states. This 867-6445. ing and eating habits go down Ladies Home Journal. Companies mous Andrew Wyeth, and the grand- gave LVC the advantage of obtain- the drain. Those fifteen pounds like The Red Cross, Aunt Jemima, father to James Wyeth. Andrew Wy- ing exhibition pieces because most might seem unavoidable. Coca-Cola and General Electric eth, probably the most well known of of his work has stayed in the area. This year, however, LVC is fea- also featured N.C. Wyeth’s artwork the Wyeths, is a famous realist paint- The exhibition has many of Wy- turing the “Fight the 15! Fitness in their ads. er. His paintings have been featured eth’s book illustrations, as well as a B. CHAN [email protected] Challenge” campaign. This pro- gram incorporates a series of fit- ness classes that are geared towards helping students develop healthier lifestyles, especially burning those Oh the places you’ll go calories. This program is free for all full time LVC students and is 2. HersHey 4.“ Arts + Inspiration” not just for freshmen. Carissa Mellinger ’ 11 CHoColate At The Hershey Story: While this challenge will help La Vie Staff Writer tasting The Museum on Chocolate fight the “15,” there are many Avenue other positive benifits. Exercis- adventure! 44 works by 21 artists ing has an endless list of physi- A 20 minute car ride to including painting, sculpture, cal and mental health benefits. Hershey Chocolate World. 1. Enjoy the autumn Times and Directions photography, and jewelry It helps to keep stress levels low Admission is FREE! and energy levels high, which is weather by hiking online at http://www. More information online at helpful when trying to be a good hersheypa.com/things_ at Governor Dick http://www.hersheystory. student. to_do/fun_attractions. Only a 15 minute car org/exhibits/special-exhibit. There are a variety of classes php ride aspx to take and group training ses- Open Dawn to Dusk & sions are offered to help get NO COST! 5. newcomers acquainted with the Map and Directions 3. “Sports Cars in Eats! weight room. Anyone who at- online at http://www. tends fifteen classes receives a mtgretna.com/trails/ America” At the Inn of 422 trailmap-clarence- At the Antique Auto Open for Breakfast, Lunch or free shirt. shock.pdf Museum Dinner Contact Sarah Wickenheiser for Features cars such as For the menu and more infor- information or to sign up for the the Lamborghini, Alfa- mation go online at training sessions at [email protected]. Romeo, Ferrari plus www.inn422.com “Whether you are a couch po- more! tato or an athlete, we are here for $10 for adults you,” says Sarah Wickenheiser. More information “You’ll feel great and revitalized online at http://www. after our workouts!” aacamuseum.org/ C. MELLINGER [email protected] B. CHAN [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 5 Arts & Entertainment The Bat is Back in “Asylum” Ben Waltz ’11 so far as to say this was the greatest Distinguished La Vie Senior Photographer game released in 2009, but cannot give out the title until Halo: ODST re- Batman games have been notori- leases within the near future. My only pianist set to ous let downs ever since their pixilated word of advice to any fan of Batman or debuts in 1986. Since then, seventeen quality video games is, buy this game. perform at LVC video games had been made staring our hero. Batman: Arkham Asylum, released August 25, has finally broken the mold of disgraceful games. This game has a special treat for Kate Sullivan ’11 Final those of us who grew up watching La Vie Staff Writer Gameplay Batman: The Animated Series. Kevin Evaluation: Conroy, the voice of batman fills his Lebanon Valley College roll with the dark grumblings of the www.playstationlifestyle.net has the pleasure of hosting Graphics: 9 hero that Christian Bale tries so hard BATMAN UNLEASHED “Asylum” boasts an entirely new way to the world-renowned pianist lDark visuals and extremely well to replicate. Mark Hamill, known for play as the Caped Crusader Santiago Rodriguez this month. constructed environments echo the his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star twists and turns while running into has tasks and riddles for you to solve, He will be visiting as part of the dark comic book style of Batman. Wars films, voices the mischievous some of his favorite villains. I would some can be taken care of as you play college’s Distinguished Artist Controls: 9 Joker. The story is a little bit more in- love to go further into detail, but the though the game, but others make you Series, a program that supports lControls weren’t too bad, at some tense than the Animated Series that plot development is too great to spoil. return to various parts of the fairly ex- LVC’s music department. points there are minor glitches and was written by Paul Dini, a man with The Jokers clown goons are abundant pansive and maze-like asylum. As you Rodriguez will be joining the unintended actions, but for the a well known past for producing and throughout this game, and eventually play though the game and complete campus for two events; the most part well thought out. writing the series. All three of these become stronger and armed with bet- these tasks you unlock challenge maps first, a piano master class and, Sounds: 10 men assume their respective roles in ter weapons. Batman isn’t left without which test your combat and stealth the following day, a recital. lThe voice actors played their roles this game and do so beautifully. his trusty Utility Belt, which at one abilities, both of which are associated The piano master class will be just as well as they would for a box The story opens with everyone’s point conveniently contained a spray with the Caped Crusader. Not only do held in Lutz Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. office smash. favorite millionaire, Bruce Wayne, can of “Shark Repellant.” Throughout they challenge you, like their title sug- on Saturday, Sept. 26. Story Line: 9 as he drives the handcuffed Joker to the game you can upgrade Batman’s gests, but they show you your ranking This provides a chance to lThe story line has twists and turns Arkham Asylum, Gotham cities Psy- infamous Batarangs, his grapple hook, worldwide. Being ranked in 170,088 learn from a Julliard graduate that submerge you into the darkest chiatric Hospital and Prison for spe- and use explosive gel to ease your way place may be a little upsetting to some and a talented pianist who has corridors of Arkham Asylum. Some cial needs prisoners. Batman notes though some of the games challenges. gamers and will likely push you to try played with the likes of the of the tricks in the game are not only that the Joker was arrested with hardly Usually, single player games with to achieve seemingly impossible com- National Symphony Orchestra intended for the character. any fight, and senses that something no multiplayer availability are unap- bos and tasks. of Washington, the London is going on. While being admitted to pealing, especially to me, because of This game was much greater than Symphony, and the Weimar Overall score: 9.5 the Asylum the Joker breaks free, only the fear of the replay value. Batman: expected. Even if you didn’t grow up Philharmonic, to name a few. lThis game was--for lack of a more this time he runs into the asylum with Arkham Asylum has enough bonus watching the cartoon on the WB ev- Both students and residents from collegiate level word--incredible. the help of his obsessive girlfriend material to keep any fan boy playing ery Sunday or even after school, as a the surrounding community are Harley Quinn. After this moment, this game for a long time. First of all, single-player stealth combat game it welcome to attend. Batman is sent through a night of throughout the game, The Riddler performs extremely well. I would go B. WALTZ [email protected] The class will be followed by a performance Sept. 27 in Lutz Glorious Inglorious Basterds Hall. The concert, which will begin at 3 p.m., will showcase this talented musician and Jake King ’11 in Nazi occupied France, scalping, shed a tear. a police officer’s ear to the tune also feature Lebanon Valley’s Co-Editor yes you heard right, scalping, Nazis. However, while Basterds is of Stealer’s Wheel’s “Stuck in the newest purchase: its Steinway Meanwhile, Shosanna Dreyfus sure to be a Tarrantino classic, it Middle With You.” In Basterds, D concert piano. In the show, Seldom in cinematic history (Mélanie Laurent), a French cinema nonetheless had several points try Eli Roth brutally killing a Nazi Rodriguez will play pieces by has a director shown such reckless owner whose family was killed by in which the director’s signature sergeant with a baseball bat. Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, and disregard for historical accuracy German soldiers, catches the eye of roundabout dialogue lacked its The good thing about Tarrentino Rachmaninov. Tickets are on than Quentin Tarrantino in his latest German war hero Fredrick Zoller usual levity and seemed to drag as a director is that he knows what sale for $10 online or $15 at the masterpiece, Inglorious Basterds. But (Daniel Brühl). In a strange turn of on a tad too long. But for every works; he’s found a template door. rest assured folks, when Tarrantino events, the premiere of an upcoming moment of downtime there is for great films and just goes to “I am thrilled that Santiago tags his name on a historically movie about Zoller’s exploits is always a gunfight or witty comment town with it time and time again. Rodriguez will be coming to inaccurate movie, don’t expect a moved to Dreyfus’ cinema, and just around the corner, redeeming Undoubtedly he throws the history LVC,” Dr. Moorman-Stahlman, Titanic. Chock-full of guns, gore, and will feature the key members of the it of any remotely boring pauses. books out the window on this one, of the music department, said. beautifully orchestrated one-liners, German high command. While she And, of course, it goes without but it works because it revels in its “He is not only an amazing Tarrantino’s indescribably sick sense plans her revenge by burning down saying that any good Tarrantino own absurdity. Inglorious Basterds pianist and teacher; he is also of humor reaches new heights (or the theatre during the show, the film has to have “the scene,” a doesn’t try to be anything more than a warm and caring person. He lows, depending on how you look at Basterds launch their own attempt moment in the film that is just it is; a good, solid, action-packed enjoys interacting with young it) in this World War II thriller. to take out the Nazis using copious so disturbing that it doesn’t even masterpiece. Overall Rating: 4.5/5. people about music. I know that “The Basterds,” an elite group amounts of explosives, automatic have to be named. For Pulp Fiction the students here will love him.” of American soldiers of Jewish weapons, and bad Italian. In the final it was the adrenaline shot to Uma heritage under the command of 1st scenes, all hell breaks loose in an epic Thurman’s heart. In Reservoir Dogs J. KING [email protected] K. SULLIVAN [email protected] Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) run amok finale that would make Michael Bay it was Michael Madsen cutting off 6 La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 P ersPectives Cheers and Jeers Letters to the Editor La Vie Collegienne requires all submissions to contain the author’s name, telephone number, address and/or e-mail address. No letters can be considered for publication unless C h e e r s to Hallmark Foods for “upping to Hallmark Foods for not “upping their Jeers the above criteria are met. their game” and reworking the game” sooner. I mean, delicious new Telephone numbers and addresses will not be printed. Submissions will food options in the Caf. Adding “The World pizza recipe aside, did it really need to take that be strongly considered for publica- tion if they contain the author’s rank, Table” among other things has proven to be long to serve superior food at a superior institution? major, or professional capacity. a good start towards getting genuine taste The fact that this change occurred on the year Letters should be no longer than 200 words. All submissions to “Per- during our meals. The pizza no longer looks Hallmark’s contract expires is also suspicious. spectives” become property of La Vie Collegienne. La Vie reserves the (and tastes) like cardboard cut-outs, and the I don’t know about the rest of you, but it seems right to edit submissions for space or for content that is vague, repetitive, assortment of different toppings is pleasing. superficial to accept this as trying really hard to libelous, or profane. It is not La Vie’s Chicken Tender Thursday also remains in please students. In all honesty it is pleasing students responsibility to check for factual in- accuracies within submissions. The effect, which instantaneously pleases 99.9% of to an extent, but this parade of new food is really editor will have the final determina- tion concerning such matters. LVC students on campus. Having grill options, trying to please the administration—and the people Letters, columns, and opinion- special salads, omelets, and more, the Caf. is who have the power to grant Hallmark more time based articles are not necessarily representative of La Vie’s opinion or transforming into a place where students can to create inconsistent meal quality. Hopefully our Lebanon Valley College. Submissions may be e-mailed to go and eat (instead of…well, a place where suspicions are proven wrong. Congratulations [email protected], hand-delivered to our students go and stare at rubber food). Good Hallmark, your food is better but your timing is Mund office, or mailed to the address below. job. embarrassingly obvious. Advertise with La Vie Recruit for your student organization. Sell your old junk... or that ugly sweater from your grandmother. Say hi to your lover. (maybe not that last part.) [email protected] La Vie Collegienne 101 N. College Ave | Annville, PA 17003 Campus Extension 6169 or [email protected] Established 1924 CO-EDITORS Jake King ’11 Patrick Salomon ’10 / LA VIE Tony Gorick ’11 / LA VIE Katie Zwiebel ’12 PROUD TO BE GREEK LVC’s Greek community gathers for a group PLEASING PIZZA Tastier food hit the lunch line this semester, but FEATURES EDITOR picture on the North College porch at Greek-a-Palooza. to what motive? Caitlin Murphy ’12 A&E EDITOR C h e e r s to Greek Council for planning to students who don’t wash Tony Gorick ’11 Jeers and executing Greek-a-Palooza their hands after using the PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Rev. Patrick Salomon ’10 this past weekend. Campus greeks are making bathroom and before meals. SPORTS EDITOR Sarah Grodzinski ’09 themselves a more visible and positive force LVC’s residence halls provide a close quartered SENIOR COPY EDITOR in the LVC community. Greek-a-Palooza was environment that is conducive to the spread of Stephanie Mannon ’11 a last minute block party that Greek Council the H1N1 virus. Personal hygiene is a key part CIRCULATION MANAGER Nina Balogh ’10 threw for all students this past Sunday. With DJ of staying healthy, not to mention attractive. SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Demps blasting tunes from the North College With the potential threat of a Swine Flu Ben Waltz ’11 porch, students were treated to free hot dogs, epidemic, it is more important than ever to wash BUSINESS MANAGER Madelynn Hughes ’10 burgers, and beverages, and participated in your hands, use antibacterial hand wash, and, ONLINE MANAGER Justin Weaver ’10 various pickup games of frisbee, volleyball, if you have a cold, be courteous about sneezing ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER and football. The afternoon was topped and coughing. Students who don’t wash their Kristin Miller ’10 off with an epic display of gastrointestinal hands after going to the bathroom, we know ADVISER Robert E. Vucic fortitude in a Greek Council sponsored hot who you are when we hear the toilet flush but dog eating contest. Lebanon Valley College’s no faucet running afterwards. Be clean, for the La Vie Collegienne is published every Greek Council shows that our fraternities and sake of yourself and your fellow students. Wednesday of the academic year. Meetings are held Mondays at 6 p.m. sororities are not just social clubs, but active in our Mund office, activities room #3. and essential components of campus life. T. GORICK [email protected] We’re always looking for new writers! P. SALOMON [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 7 S portS Men’s Soccer pulls out Football remains undefeated the win thanks to a strong defense for 219 yards and a pair of touch- different, we can’t keep hanging Sherae Jones ’11 downs. on like that,” said LVC coach Jim La Vie Staff Writer Defensive standouts included Monos later. “I’m disappointed we Will Keylor and Zach Bleiler, who didn’t finish this time, again. But Sherae Jones ’11 the goal, but Raudensky stopped it The men’s football team contin- each had seven tackles. Jeff Ochoa we’re 2-1, and that’s what counts.” La Vie Staff Writer from entering. ued their successful start this sea- contributed six tackles. It’s the second straight 2-0 start While Wilkes had a 21-5 shut- son, beating Ursinus 27-20 in their Standout corners Matt Lil- for the Dutchmen, the first time After getting off to a tough start out advantage over the Valley, the home opener to stay unbeaten af- lis and Tim Ridewood each had that has happened since 1969. this season, the men’s soccer team Dutchman led 5-4 on the corners. ter two games. interceptions, as LVC’s defense Guiles’ long TD run gave LVC has started to get contributions However, LVC was also whistled Ben Guiles, a sophomore tail- held Ursinus to 285 yards of total a 27-13 lead with 4:29 to play, from everyone. And that’s making offsides six times. back, scored on a 77-yard touch- offense (minus-10 yards rushing). and the defense held the Bears a difference. With the win, LVC improved down run late in the game to pro- However, the defense slack- on downs. After the LVC offense In Sunday’s home opener to 3-1. Be sure to support the men vide the clinching score after the ened just a bit in the fourth quar- was stopped, Colt Zarilla punted against Wilkes, the Dutchmen saw as they welcome Immaculata Col- visitors had cut into a 21-0 deficit. ter. Ursinus quarterback Justin De- 55 yards to the Ursinus 1. But Al great plays from a few key players lege on Wednesday, Sept. 16. It‘s The Dutchman got off to a great cristofaro, who had been sacked Desidero first made a 20-yard grab, in a 1-0 win. the second of a four-game home- start, taking that lead thanks to ex- eight times by the defense earlier, then ran 79 yards for a touchdown LVC’s defense was phenom- stand, with Moravian visiting on ceptional performances from Joe didn’t let that get him down. He with 2:17 left to cut the lead to enal. As a team, the Dutchman re- Saturday, Sept. 19, and Susque- Brennan and Guiles. finished with 304 yards and three seven. pelled 21 shots; 13 of those saves hanna playig here on Wednesday, Brennan, a junior wide receiver, touchdowns, on 21-of-41 passing, But the Dutchmen recovered were from senior goalie Andrew Sept. 23. All are 4 p.m. starts. caught a pair of touchdown passes nearly bringing Ursinus all the way an onsides kick and ran out the Raudensky. He played particu- in the second quarter and Guiles back to win. clock. LVC will travel to Moravian larly big in the final minutes of the added his first score of the after- The Bears scored on consecu- on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game. game, when Wilkes’ Saidu Barrie noon in the third quarter, scoring tive possessions, the second time put a dribbler across the face of S. JONES [email protected] on a delayed draw. on a Decristofaro to Kahlil Pitt- Quarterback, Caleb Fick also man TD pass, to cut the big lead to played well. Fick went 19 for 28 21-1. “We’ve got to do something S. JONES [email protected] Athletes of the Week TENNIS: Coach Graeff earns a win ben guiles football At number two doubles, Se- winning her match in straight sets, Against nior Caitlin Bedford and freshmen 6-3, 6-3. I followed at number 1 Ursinus, Lauren Fulmer, lost a close match with a 6-0, 6-4 win. Now the score Ben 8-6. They were up for awhile, but was 3-2, we needed two more wins. compiled the team of Kelly Costello and Lauren Fulmer and Morgan Brady 96 yards and two Moira McGinn fought back at finished their matches almost si- touch- the end and won. Tamera Lobb multaneously both winning hard- downs. and Morgan Brady played a hard fought three set matches-- Fulmer He also fought match at number 3 dou- winning, 5-7, 7-1, 6-0, and Brady returned bles, but fell 8-5. winning 6-3, 1-6, 6-1. Shayna put the Down 2-1 in the match after an exclamation mark on the win opening kick-off 95 yards for a touch- doubles, is usually not a good sign when she beat Elisha Connell at down in LVC’s 47-42 win over for a team. However, we’re still number 2 13-11 in a ten point su- Photos Courtesy Sports Information Gettysburg. figuring out our number 2 and 3 per tie break third set. doubles teams, and we’re pretty “It was a tough one but a well- until the very end.” It was defi- Neumann University and our Jenn cronin confident with singles. We turned deserved win for LVC, said junior nitely a great way to start off our next home match is next Tuesday cross country things around, slowly, as the sin- Morgan Brady. Junior Shayna season and will only give us con- against Penn State Harrisburg. gles matches were played. At num- Heintzelman agreed, “We played Jenn fidence for our next few matches. ber 3, Caitlin Bedford was first off, a great match Sunday and fought Cronin The next match is Thursday at S. GRODZINSKI [email protected] won the LVC VOLLEYBALL: Continues their impressive season Cross Country They encourage each other onship.” named to the all-tournament totaled for 27 assists. Invita- and celebrate each win as a The Dutchmen, currently 5-0, team. The team added another The Dutchmen will try to re- tions at Memo- team. The Dutchmen have high are well on their way to a suc- win Wednesday with their first main undefeated when they take rial Lake hopes for the season and plan cessful season. They picked up home game against Dickinson on Arcadia at home on September State to defend their title as Com- their first four wins of the season College. They defeated the Red 16. Park, monwealth champions. Emily and the title at the Red Dragon Devils 3-0 after two close match- helping the Dutchmen to a third Hopkins says, “I am expecting tournament last weekend. Joelle es. Freshman Hannah Free con- place finish. She finished the this season to be even better Snyder and Jess Raber, who to- tributed 14 digs to the victory, race in 19:39:45, 17 seconds ahead of the 2nd place runner. than last year as we go for a gether accounted for 31 kills in while Snyder finished with a two time Conference Champi- the championship match, were team-high 11 kills. Emily Perkins E. KANTER [email protected] Valley Football New coach, Joy staying strong Graeff lead Tennis to first win S por tS Women’s Volleyball set out to Tennis opens defend their title with a Emily Kanter ’10 La Vie Staff Writer win The LVC volleyball team may Sarah Grodzinski ’10 have lost several keys players last Sports Editor year, but they’re not going to let Last year was a year to re- that stop them from defending member for the women’s tennis their Commonwealth Conference team. Not only did we beat our title. rival, Elizabethtown College Head Coach Wayne Perry is during the regular season, but looking to five junior class start- we also defeated them again in ers to lead his team to a winning the spring to capture the com- season. After losing a setter and monwealth conference. For the the entire back row to graduation, first time in program history, we they are depending on their expe- went to the NCAA tournament. rience to make up for their losses. Unfortunately, we lost first The core of the team has already round to The College of New been playing well together for two Jersey, but it was definitely an years, according to Perry. Junior experience to remember. After Emily Hopkins agrees, “we work the match, our coach Cliff My- well together, and our relation- Photos Courtesy Sports Information ers announced he was stepping ships on and off the court seem to down. ABOVE Joelle Snyder has This year, we were pleasantly helped lead the Dutchmen to “ surprised when we found out we work well their best start since 2001. that our new head coach would They are now 5-0 on the together, and our be Joy Graeff, previously our as- season. Snyder now has moved sistant coach, and Cliff Myers relationships on into 7th place all-time at LVC would be back as our assistant and off the court in kills with 850. She earned coach. all tournament honors at the seem to mesh. Defending the title will be a SUNY Cortland Red Dragon ” little more difficult this year. 5 Tournament of our top 7 starters graduated, LEFT Michelle Little added 7 kills to their last match which producing a lot of openings for resulted in a 3-0 (25-20, 25- newer players. Nevertheless, team he’s coached in four years. 11, 25-19) win. with a handful of freshmen and mesh.” One challenge facing the Dutch- younger girls, there will be a lot In addition to their experi- men is to maintain a steady serve of close matches, and hopefully enced players, the Dutchmen receive. Perry hopes that his another shot at the conference. gained several freshmen with team will also improve its abil- On Sunday we played our promising talent. Ally Stengel ity to “make athletic plays on the first match of the season, against adds depth to the team’s setting. fly.” With a strong team and great the University of Scranton. We Hannah Free and Rachael Hoff- spirit, Perry expects his team to didn’t play them last year, so man are also expected to contrib- be competitive in every match. we didn’t know what to expect. ute much to the team. Although he takes winning seri- We started off the match with a Improved blocking and a ously and demands the best of win a number one doubles. Ju- “load of offense” are strengths his players, Perry says that he nior Shayna Heintzelman, the that Perry says will make the and the team always have fun to- only other returning starter last Dutchmen strong competitors gether on and off the court. year besides me, and I won our this year. They also trust each match at number one doubles other on the court and commu- pretty easily 8-3. nicate extremely well. In fact, Perry says they’re the most vocal Please see VOLLEYBALL | Page 7 Please see TENNIS | Page 7

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This Week _BLoGS ONLINE: Follow student blogs from Professor Bob Vucic’s Journalism in the Digital Age class including Embarrassing Text Messages & Original LVC FML Moments, Going http://lavieonline.lvc.edu Green, and Popular Topics on Twitter... L E B A N O N V A L L E Y C O L L E G E ’ S S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R La Vie Collegienne Volume 77, No. 2 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 September 16, 2009 THIS WEEK IN Stanson Hall brings relief to LVC housing LA VIE S portS The Women’s Volleyball team starts the year in fantastic form with its best start since 2001 Page 8 p ErSpEctivES Cheers and Jeers is back with plenty to say about the noteworthy and not-so-noteworthy happenings on campus Page 6 A&E Courtesy Google Images La Vie tackles the new Arkham Asylum video game and Quentin Tarrantino’s latest film, Inglorious Basterds Page 5 Ben Waltz ’11 / LA VIE F TOP LEFT The laundry room in Stanson Hall features brand new washers and dryers in addition to a flat screen TV EAturES BOTTOM LEFT View down the main hallway of the new dormitory The Arnold Sports Center helps TOP RIGHT Outside view of the completed hall new students keep off the Fresh- BOTTOM RIGHT A patio on the back side of Stanson gives students an outdoor place to work and socialize man Fifteen in a new program BOTTOM CENTER Several study rooms in the hall allow students a quiet place to work Page 4 Heather Vischoric ’12 its rooms, bringing relief to the ference, the college has decreased students enrolled as residents has La Vie Staff Writer once strenuously crowded dorm its housing capacity by 42 beds grown every year since 2000 and INDEX buildings. and several off-campus properties the college wished to decrease This new addition to the cam- which were sold back to Annville the number of students living off- News ..................................1-3 Features ................................4 The much anticipated Stan- pus has left fifty beds vacant across Township. campus. The LVC web site also Arts & Entertainment ............5 son Hall is finally completed campus residential halls, accord- According to a Valley News ar- states that the college has a policy Perspectives...........................6 and students of Lebanon Valley ing to Jason Kuntz, Director of ticle on the LVC web site, Stanson Sports .................................7-8 College are already residing in Residential Life. To offset this dif- was built because the number of Please see STANSON | Page 2 M E M B E R PLEASE WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK [email protected] LVCNews x6169 FREE | TAKE ONE RECYCLE 2 La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 N ews L STANSON: Dorm raises beds and costs For the first Continued from Page 1 C A M P U S time Counseling requiring all students to live on living in a room built for two. Services has campus unless enrolled as a com- Kuntz said that this will no lon- had a complete muting student, which is defined ger be an issue “unless admissions makeover! as “those students who reside with hits the jackpot with a record- their parents, guardians, or fami- breaking class!” lies within a 60 mile radius of the Students’ cost for room and Join Counseling CRIMEWATCH campus and live at their legal resi- board has subsequently gone up to Services at their dence.” about $8,080 a year, as listed on the While this residential policy is LVC web page. According to mul- common among other colleges in tiple sites, this cost was only about “Open House” All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety the area, including Alleghany Col- $7,600 for the 2008-2009 school * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * lege in Meadville and Elizabeth- year. When: September town College in Elizabethtown, in While speculation among the the past, some LVC upperclassmen students suggests that this may 23, 2009 9-14-09 | Vickroy Hall were allowed to live in apartments in be a result of the vacant rooms Where: 2nd Floor Fire Alarm the surrounding township. Howev- and new policy regarding off- of Shroyer House A fire alarm pull-station was falsely activated in Vickroy Hall. Anyone who er, the addition of 148 beds brought campus living, records show may have seen someone pull the station or have information concerning Time: 2-5 p.m. by Stanson Hall is designed to ac- that this cost has been rising for this incident, please call the Public Safety Office at ext. 6111. commodate those students. several years now, from $7,430 a As recently as 2007, the capacity year in 2007-2008 and $7,115 in Refreshments and for housing was so strained that in- 2006-2007. 9-10-09 | Funkhouser Hall door prizes will be coming freshmen were being forced Emergency Assistance avaliable. to live in triples—three students H. VISCHORIC [email protected] Public Safety Officer responded to an emergency call in Funkhouser Hall. A student was transported to the hospital, then later discharged. 9-11-09 | Arnold Sports Center Medical assist Student Government Public Safety responded to the Arnold Sports Center for a male who passed out in the men’s locker room. Annville Police Department and Annville ambulance responded and transported the individual to a local hospital. Update 9.14.09 9-11-09 | Red Lot West Theft from vehicle A student reported their vehicle was entered and the stereo removed. Inves- tigation continues. Anyone with any information please contact the Public Annville police to monitor speed on Route 934 Safety Office at ext. 6111 9-12-09 | Red Lot West Matthew Howell-Clarke ’10 to meet with selected students p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. More in- Theft from vehicles La Vie Staff Writer and administrators. Aramark will formation will be provided in the Two students reported their car stereos were stolen from their vehicles be on campus on Thursday, Sept. coming weeks. while parked on the Red Lot west. Annville Police Department was noti- Vice President Katie Krediet 17, and an unnamed food service Food Service chairs Brad Sny- fied. Investigation continues. Anyone with any information please contact ’10 reported at Monday’s meet- will be on campus the following der ‘11 and Miles Miller ‘11 re- the Public Safety Office at ext. 6111 ing of the Lebanon Valley Col- Thursday. ported that the new menu will lege student government that the Ryan Humphries ‘12 was be on a four-week rotation with phones in Stanson Hall have had joined by Emily Berger ‘10 as a a few changes around the holi- 9-12-09 | Public Safety Office their numbers posted on them. member of the Annville-LVC Co- days. Alcohol The group convened in the alition, a group that meets with Mark Fersch added that the Mc- A student entered the Public Safety Office visibly intoxicated requesting a Frock Room of the Mund Col- the Annville Police Department Dougall Challenge will once again ride to the Annville Diner. Student was returned to his room by Student lege Center. It was also reported and the LVC Public Safety De- be held on campus. Affairs personnel. that Stanson Hall will have the partment. Humphries reported Public Safety chair Ryan card swipes installed over fall the Annville Police will start Humphries announced that a re- 9-13-09 | Humanities Area break. There are also no leads on strictly monitoring the speed quest for cameras in the parking Criminal mischief the recently announced Red Lot limit on the bridge on Route 934. lots has been submitted to the Pub- A student entered a port-a-john near the Humanities Building and it was car break-ins. According to Humphries, the An- lic Safety office. tipped over by others. Annville Township Police were involved. Charges Secretary Ashten O’Brien ‘11 nville police will also start ticket- The next student government are pending. announced that members of stu- ing for jaywalking. It was asked meeting will be held at 9:40 p.m. dent government will be hold- that no cars be parked in front of on Monday, Sept. 21. ing a weekend planning retreat at Stanson Hall, as it creates a bot- Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111. Camp Roundtop in Gettysburg. tleneck in traffic. O’Brien also said that possible Michelle Koetteritz ‘10, the se- food service providers will be vis- nior class president, said the senior iting campus in the coming weeks kick-off dinner will take place at 6 M. HOWELL-CLARKE [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 3 N ews New faces come to campus Red Lot Thefts *On Monday September 14, LVC welcomes six new professors for 2009-2010 academic year 2009, an email was sent to all students reporting three ve- hicle break ins. All three cars were parked in the Red Lot. Gregory Kennelty ’13 sas as well as DePawl in Indiana be- On the opposite end of the and the easy commute between According to the email, com- La Vie Staff Writer fore coming to LVC. spectrum is Dr. Michael Fink, his and his wife’s family. He was mon circumstances in these situations included: all being “I like to have more contact to part of the Physical Therapy De- originally drawn to LVC by two late model (90’) Hondas and students like it is possible at liberal partment. Dr. Fink grew up in faculty members, Dr. Nelson and all parked within the first or As another school year un- arts colleges” he says, citing this as Pittsburgh, was part of the United Dr. Dacko, who were his mentors second rows of the lot. All had folds at LVC, students are bound one of the many reasons he enjoys States Air Force, and after being in Physical Therapy school. He stereo systems taken. to see plenty of new faces—six it here. stationed all over the country, he also says that he enjoys how such new faces, to be exact. The 2009- Dr. Meidl teaches four hundred settled down with his wife and a small college is striving to do *See next week’s issue for a full article on the Red Lot Thefts. 2010 school year welcomes six level German and Elementary family in Lebanon. During his time such big things. In his spare time, new professors to the LVC Fac- German, claiming that he enjoys in the Air Force, Dr. Fink lectured he enjoys running and hiking and Share your opinion on ulty, such as Dr. Jörg Meidl. Elementary German because it on a monthly basis and spoke at says that most of his time is con- the security on campus by Dr. Meidl is originally from introduces people to a whole new conferences and symposiums, but sumed by taking care of his one voting in this week’s online Speyer, Germany. He received his culture. Outside of class, he enjoys he has never taught full time until and a half year old daughter. poll at: Masters degree from the University running and keeping himself in arriving at LVC. of Hedelburg and his Ph. D at the shape, as well as reading whatever “I really like it… after being http://lavieonline.lvc.edu University of Kansas. He taught is current and keeping up to date here for only three weeks” he part-time at the University of Kan- on politics. says, claiming to enjoy the area G. KENNELTY [email protected] Student opinions reflected in new menu Laura Bremmer ’13 Sept. 10, at the New Student Cen- ing options instead of having pep- sometime within the week. ers, as well as a rotating menu. There La Vie Staff Writer ter. This is a time for students to ask peroni every day,” said Andrew Wor- Next to the pizza station is now is a new, made-to-order, tossed salad questions and meet the people in ley, ’11. “I’m also hoping they decide the “Taste of Italy” station. Pasta selection that changes each day. The charge of Dining Services. has always been a staple original salad bar now has over 20 Returning students have proba- There will be samples of of the LVC diet. Now different toppings, allowing you to bly noticed the changes made to the different food and flavors “ the pasta has been make the salad perfect for you. There menu in the dining hall. There are from Cup O’ Joe. Gardner We are up- upgraded to include will also be three soup selections now more than 12 entrees available is hoping students send dishes such as Chicken available each day. daily for students to enjoy. The new him comments, good and Diablo, Sausage Cav- Next to the Grill in the East hall management team has been working bad, so that he can make grading our pr- atappi Alfredo, classic is the “Marketplace”. It has been on these changes for months and is changes. If you put your spaghetti and meatballs, redeveloped to reflect the favorites making sure there is something for name on a comment card, and Pasta Milano. Also from the past. “Marketplace is what everyone. Will Gardner, manager of call him at 867-6117, or gram to provide included in the line are I guess you’d call the comfort foods: Dining Services, said, “We are up- send him an e-mail at different Italian breads meats [and] mashed potatoes,” said grading our program to provide for [email protected], he and salads rotated Gardner. He also promised, though for the current the current needs of our students.” will get back to you. throughout the week. things have changed, that chicken Gardner has an 80/20 rule where Last week, an aver- Changes to the choices tenders and macaroni and cheese those in management are required age of 1,107 students ate may come depending will continue to be offered every needs of our to spend 80 percent of their time out lunch and 786 students on student reactions. Thursday at lunch time. among the students. ate brunch on the week- The World Table is Chase Ferrario ’12, a student Gardner is planning on having a end. The management a new option offering a living on campus, said, “I’m happy students. “meet and greet” at 6:30 Thursday, is still in the tracking ” different dish each day to see the new food in the cafe and process to find out how that is prepared right in on the menu. I [like] the grill op- many people are eating at front of you. The chefs tion … especially after last year’s Corrections each line; however, an WILL GARDNER describe the ingredients lack of red meat. The new choices & Clarifications average of 1,000 pieces and what you will be hav- in the deli line are great as well. Can Manager of Dining Services of pizza are served each ing, while answering your I just say that the pizza has gotten day. This student inter- questions about the food. so much better as well?” It is our continuing goal to est has been noticed. to bring back the bacon, cheddar, Selections include dishes from India, Dining Services are continuing to provide readers with complete The taste testing over the sum- and fruit pizza. I really miss it.” Greece, Africa, and Mexico, and they offer a large selection of cereals, breads and accurate information. To mer also helped to improve the A new thick crust Sicilian pizza are available at lunch and dinner from and bagels, Coca-Cola Products, as that end, we welcome and en- pizza. Dining Services is using a new is currently in the process to become Monday through Friday’s lunch. well as different desserts including ice courage notification of any mistakes. Readers who wish dough and making the pizza right an option for students. It was not of- The “Grill” is a new addition in cream with more than 12 toppings. to submit corrections should here at LVC. There is always cheese fered at the start of the year because East. This line has various grilled send an email to [email protected], and pepperoni as well as a rotating the taste testing showed that it was foods topped how you like them. This subject line: Corrections. specialty pizza at lunch and dinner. not up to standard; however, the line also includes healthful selections “It would be nice to have two rotat- management hopes it will be offered like turkey burgers and veggie burg- L. BREMMER [email protected] 4 La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 Features Fight the 15 LVC displays famous N.C. Wyeth works of art popular piece called The Alchemist, which was published in a calendar. Becky Chan’ 11 Also included in the exhibition are La Vie Staff Writer two landscape paintings and a still life. Lebanon Valley College is proud- The opening reception was Fri- ly displaying some of the famous day, Aug. 28, 2009, and the Artist N.C. Wyeth’s works in “N.C. Wyeth: Panel took place this past Thursday, Storyteller.” The exhibition is in the Sept. 10, 2009. For those who were Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery and unable to attend the first two events, will be available to see through Oct. there is the lecture, “Landscapes by 11, 2009. N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth.” Dr. N.C. Wyeth is a well-known Joyce Hill Stoner will be discussing American illustrator from the twenti- the Wyeth family’s works on Sept. eth century. He became a household Becky Chan ’11/ LA VIE 29, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Zimmerman name, creating illustrations for many Recital Hall. famous and classic novels, magazines Wyeth settled in Chadds Ford, on “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood,” Guests are also welcome to stop Caitlin Murphy ’12/ LA VIE and advertisements. Pennsylvania. He loved nature, and his works have inspired people by the gallery and view the N.C. Becky Chan ’11 He illustrated for storytellers, which was apparent in most of his such as Charles M. Schulz and M. Wyeth collection on Wednesdays La Vie Staff Writer not only creating cover art, but more personal works, which fea- Night Shyamalan. James Wyeth also from 5-8 p.m., Thursdays and Fri- also creating illustrations to go tured landscapes, still life and por- went on to work with Andy Warhol days from 1- 4:30 p.m., or Satur- Everyone has heard rumors throughout the stories. He did traits. However, he made it clear and painted many famous people days and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. of the dreaded “freshman fif- work for novels such as Treasure how much he despised illustrat- and politicians which led to his ac- For more information on the ex- teen.” As school is getting start- Island, Deerslayer, Robin Hood ing; he felt as though illustrating quaintance with the Kennedy family. hibitions or how to help support ed and schedules are becoming and Robinson Crusoe. In addition, lacked the depth that his art con- The Wyeth family, although na- future exhibitions, please go to busy, stress levels are skyrocket- he illustrated for magazines such tained. tionally recognized, settled mostly www.lvc.edu/gallery or call 717- as The Saturday Evening Post and N.C. Wyeth is the father of the fa- in PA or surrounding states. This 867-6445. ing and eating habits go down Ladies Home Journal. Companies mous Andrew Wyeth, and the grand- gave LVC the advantage of obtain- the drain. Those fifteen pounds like The Red Cross, Aunt Jemima, father to James Wyeth. Andrew Wy- ing exhibition pieces because most might seem unavoidable. Coca-Cola and General Electric eth, probably the most well known of of his work has stayed in the area. This year, however, LVC is fea- also featured N.C. Wyeth’s artwork the Wyeths, is a famous realist paint- The exhibition has many of Wy- turing the “Fight the 15! Fitness in their ads. er. His paintings have been featured eth’s book illustrations, as well as a B. CHAN [email protected] Challenge” campaign. This pro- gram incorporates a series of fit- ness classes that are geared towards helping students develop healthier lifestyles, especially burning those Oh the places you’ll go calories. This program is free for all full time LVC students and is 2. HersHey 4.“ Arts + Inspiration” not just for freshmen. Carissa Mellinger ’ 11 CHoColate At The Hershey Story: While this challenge will help La Vie Staff Writer tasting The Museum on Chocolate fight the “15,” there are many Avenue other positive benifits. Exercis- adventure! 44 works by 21 artists ing has an endless list of physi- A 20 minute car ride to including painting, sculpture, cal and mental health benefits. Hershey Chocolate World. 1. Enjoy the autumn Times and Directions photography, and jewelry It helps to keep stress levels low Admission is FREE! and energy levels high, which is weather by hiking online at http://www. More information online at helpful when trying to be a good hersheypa.com/things_ at Governor Dick http://www.hersheystory. student. to_do/fun_attractions. Only a 15 minute car org/exhibits/special-exhibit. 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CHAN [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 5 Arts & Entertainment The Bat is Back in “Asylum” Ben Waltz ’11 so far as to say this was the greatest Distinguished La Vie Senior Photographer game released in 2009, but cannot give out the title until Halo: ODST re- Batman games have been notori- leases within the near future. My only pianist set to ous let downs ever since their pixilated word of advice to any fan of Batman or debuts in 1986. Since then, seventeen quality video games is, buy this game. perform at LVC video games had been made staring our hero. Batman: Arkham Asylum, released August 25, has finally broken the mold of disgraceful games. This game has a special treat for Kate Sullivan ’11 Final those of us who grew up watching La Vie Staff Writer Gameplay Batman: The Animated Series. Kevin Evaluation: Conroy, the voice of batman fills his Lebanon Valley College roll with the dark grumblings of the www.playstationlifestyle.net has the pleasure of hosting Graphics: 9 hero that Christian Bale tries so hard BATMAN UNLEASHED “Asylum” boasts an entirely new way to the world-renowned pianist lDark visuals and extremely well to replicate. Mark Hamill, known for play as the Caped Crusader Santiago Rodriguez this month. constructed environments echo the his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star twists and turns while running into has tasks and riddles for you to solve, He will be visiting as part of the dark comic book style of Batman. Wars films, voices the mischievous some of his favorite villains. I would some can be taken care of as you play college’s Distinguished Artist Controls: 9 Joker. The story is a little bit more in- love to go further into detail, but the though the game, but others make you Series, a program that supports lControls weren’t too bad, at some tense than the Animated Series that plot development is too great to spoil. return to various parts of the fairly ex- LVC’s music department. points there are minor glitches and was written by Paul Dini, a man with The Jokers clown goons are abundant pansive and maze-like asylum. As you Rodriguez will be joining the unintended actions, but for the a well known past for producing and throughout this game, and eventually play though the game and complete campus for two events; the most part well thought out. writing the series. All three of these become stronger and armed with bet- these tasks you unlock challenge maps first, a piano master class and, Sounds: 10 men assume their respective roles in ter weapons. Batman isn’t left without which test your combat and stealth the following day, a recital. lThe voice actors played their roles this game and do so beautifully. his trusty Utility Belt, which at one abilities, both of which are associated The piano master class will be just as well as they would for a box The story opens with everyone’s point conveniently contained a spray with the Caped Crusader. Not only do held in Lutz Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. office smash. favorite millionaire, Bruce Wayne, can of “Shark Repellant.” Throughout they challenge you, like their title sug- on Saturday, Sept. 26. Story Line: 9 as he drives the handcuffed Joker to the game you can upgrade Batman’s gests, but they show you your ranking This provides a chance to lThe story line has twists and turns Arkham Asylum, Gotham cities Psy- infamous Batarangs, his grapple hook, worldwide. Being ranked in 170,088 learn from a Julliard graduate that submerge you into the darkest chiatric Hospital and Prison for spe- and use explosive gel to ease your way place may be a little upsetting to some and a talented pianist who has corridors of Arkham Asylum. Some cial needs prisoners. Batman notes though some of the games challenges. gamers and will likely push you to try played with the likes of the of the tricks in the game are not only that the Joker was arrested with hardly Usually, single player games with to achieve seemingly impossible com- National Symphony Orchestra intended for the character. any fight, and senses that something no multiplayer availability are unap- bos and tasks. of Washington, the London is going on. While being admitted to pealing, especially to me, because of This game was much greater than Symphony, and the Weimar Overall score: 9.5 the Asylum the Joker breaks free, only the fear of the replay value. Batman: expected. Even if you didn’t grow up Philharmonic, to name a few. lThis game was--for lack of a more this time he runs into the asylum with Arkham Asylum has enough bonus watching the cartoon on the WB ev- Both students and residents from collegiate level word--incredible. the help of his obsessive girlfriend material to keep any fan boy playing ery Sunday or even after school, as a the surrounding community are Harley Quinn. After this moment, this game for a long time. First of all, single-player stealth combat game it welcome to attend. Batman is sent through a night of throughout the game, The Riddler performs extremely well. I would go B. WALTZ [email protected] The class will be followed by a performance Sept. 27 in Lutz Glorious Inglorious Basterds Hall. The concert, which will begin at 3 p.m., will showcase this talented musician and Jake King ’11 in Nazi occupied France, scalping, shed a tear. a police officer’s ear to the tune also feature Lebanon Valley’s Co-Editor yes you heard right, scalping, Nazis. However, while Basterds is of Stealer’s Wheel’s “Stuck in the newest purchase: its Steinway Meanwhile, Shosanna Dreyfus sure to be a Tarrantino classic, it Middle With You.” In Basterds, D concert piano. In the show, Seldom in cinematic history (Mélanie Laurent), a French cinema nonetheless had several points try Eli Roth brutally killing a Nazi Rodriguez will play pieces by has a director shown such reckless owner whose family was killed by in which the director’s signature sergeant with a baseball bat. Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, and disregard for historical accuracy German soldiers, catches the eye of roundabout dialogue lacked its The good thing about Tarrentino Rachmaninov. Tickets are on than Quentin Tarrantino in his latest German war hero Fredrick Zoller usual levity and seemed to drag as a director is that he knows what sale for $10 online or $15 at the masterpiece, Inglorious Basterds. But (Daniel Brühl). In a strange turn of on a tad too long. But for every works; he’s found a template door. rest assured folks, when Tarrantino events, the premiere of an upcoming moment of downtime there is for great films and just goes to “I am thrilled that Santiago tags his name on a historically movie about Zoller’s exploits is always a gunfight or witty comment town with it time and time again. Rodriguez will be coming to inaccurate movie, don’t expect a moved to Dreyfus’ cinema, and just around the corner, redeeming Undoubtedly he throws the history LVC,” Dr. Moorman-Stahlman, Titanic. Chock-full of guns, gore, and will feature the key members of the it of any remotely boring pauses. books out the window on this one, of the music department, said. beautifully orchestrated one-liners, German high command. While she And, of course, it goes without but it works because it revels in its “He is not only an amazing Tarrantino’s indescribably sick sense plans her revenge by burning down saying that any good Tarrantino own absurdity. Inglorious Basterds pianist and teacher; he is also of humor reaches new heights (or the theatre during the show, the film has to have “the scene,” a doesn’t try to be anything more than a warm and caring person. He lows, depending on how you look at Basterds launch their own attempt moment in the film that is just it is; a good, solid, action-packed enjoys interacting with young it) in this World War II thriller. to take out the Nazis using copious so disturbing that it doesn’t even masterpiece. Overall Rating: 4.5/5. people about music. I know that “The Basterds,” an elite group amounts of explosives, automatic have to be named. For Pulp Fiction the students here will love him.” of American soldiers of Jewish weapons, and bad Italian. In the final it was the adrenaline shot to Uma heritage under the command of 1st scenes, all hell breaks loose in an epic Thurman’s heart. In Reservoir Dogs J. KING [email protected] K. SULLIVAN [email protected] Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) run amok finale that would make Michael Bay it was Michael Madsen cutting off 6 La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 P ersPectives Cheers and Jeers Letters to the Editor La Vie Collegienne requires all submissions to contain the author’s name, telephone number, address and/or e-mail address. No letters can be considered for publication unless C h e e r s to Hallmark Foods for “upping to Hallmark Foods for not “upping their Jeers the above criteria are met. their game” and reworking the game” sooner. I mean, delicious new Telephone numbers and addresses will not be printed. Submissions will food options in the Caf. Adding “The World pizza recipe aside, did it really need to take that be strongly considered for publica- tion if they contain the author’s rank, Table” among other things has proven to be long to serve superior food at a superior institution? major, or professional capacity. a good start towards getting genuine taste The fact that this change occurred on the year Letters should be no longer than 200 words. All submissions to “Per- during our meals. The pizza no longer looks Hallmark’s contract expires is also suspicious. spectives” become property of La Vie Collegienne. La Vie reserves the (and tastes) like cardboard cut-outs, and the I don’t know about the rest of you, but it seems right to edit submissions for space or for content that is vague, repetitive, assortment of different toppings is pleasing. superficial to accept this as trying really hard to libelous, or profane. It is not La Vie’s Chicken Tender Thursday also remains in please students. In all honesty it is pleasing students responsibility to check for factual in- accuracies within submissions. The effect, which instantaneously pleases 99.9% of to an extent, but this parade of new food is really editor will have the final determina- tion concerning such matters. LVC students on campus. Having grill options, trying to please the administration—and the people Letters, columns, and opinion- special salads, omelets, and more, the Caf. is who have the power to grant Hallmark more time based articles are not necessarily representative of La Vie’s opinion or transforming into a place where students can to create inconsistent meal quality. Hopefully our Lebanon Valley College. Submissions may be e-mailed to go and eat (instead of…well, a place where suspicions are proven wrong. Congratulations [email protected], hand-delivered to our students go and stare at rubber food). Good Hallmark, your food is better but your timing is Mund office, or mailed to the address below. job. embarrassingly obvious. Advertise with La Vie Recruit for your student organization. Sell your old junk... or that ugly sweater from your grandmother. Say hi to your lover. (maybe not that last part.) [email protected] La Vie Collegienne 101 N. College Ave | Annville, PA 17003 Campus Extension 6169 or [email protected] Established 1924 CO-EDITORS Jake King ’11 Patrick Salomon ’10 / LA VIE Tony Gorick ’11 / LA VIE Katie Zwiebel ’12 PROUD TO BE GREEK LVC’s Greek community gathers for a group PLEASING PIZZA Tastier food hit the lunch line this semester, but FEATURES EDITOR picture on the North College porch at Greek-a-Palooza. to what motive? Caitlin Murphy ’12 A&E EDITOR C h e e r s to Greek Council for planning to students who don’t wash Tony Gorick ’11 Jeers and executing Greek-a-Palooza their hands after using the PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Rev. Patrick Salomon ’10 this past weekend. Campus greeks are making bathroom and before meals. SPORTS EDITOR Sarah Grodzinski ’09 themselves a more visible and positive force LVC’s residence halls provide a close quartered SENIOR COPY EDITOR in the LVC community. Greek-a-Palooza was environment that is conducive to the spread of Stephanie Mannon ’11 a last minute block party that Greek Council the H1N1 virus. Personal hygiene is a key part CIRCULATION MANAGER Nina Balogh ’10 threw for all students this past Sunday. With DJ of staying healthy, not to mention attractive. SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Demps blasting tunes from the North College With the potential threat of a Swine Flu Ben Waltz ’11 porch, students were treated to free hot dogs, epidemic, it is more important than ever to wash BUSINESS MANAGER Madelynn Hughes ’10 burgers, and beverages, and participated in your hands, use antibacterial hand wash, and, ONLINE MANAGER Justin Weaver ’10 various pickup games of frisbee, volleyball, if you have a cold, be courteous about sneezing ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER and football. The afternoon was topped and coughing. Students who don’t wash their Kristin Miller ’10 off with an epic display of gastrointestinal hands after going to the bathroom, we know ADVISER Robert E. Vucic fortitude in a Greek Council sponsored hot who you are when we hear the toilet flush but dog eating contest. Lebanon Valley College’s no faucet running afterwards. Be clean, for the La Vie Collegienne is published every Greek Council shows that our fraternities and sake of yourself and your fellow students. Wednesday of the academic year. Meetings are held Mondays at 6 p.m. sororities are not just social clubs, but active in our Mund office, activities room #3. and essential components of campus life. T. GORICK [email protected] We’re always looking for new writers! P. SALOMON [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 16, 2009 7 S portS Men’s Soccer pulls out Football remains undefeated the win thanks to a strong defense for 219 yards and a pair of touch- different, we can’t keep hanging Sherae Jones ’11 downs. on like that,” said LVC coach Jim La Vie Staff Writer Defensive standouts included Monos later. “I’m disappointed we Will Keylor and Zach Bleiler, who didn’t finish this time, again. But Sherae Jones ’11 the goal, but Raudensky stopped it The men’s football team contin- each had seven tackles. Jeff Ochoa we’re 2-1, and that’s what counts.” La Vie Staff Writer from entering. ued their successful start this sea- contributed six tackles. It’s the second straight 2-0 start While Wilkes had a 21-5 shut- son, beating Ursinus 27-20 in their Standout corners Matt Lil- for the Dutchmen, the first time After getting off to a tough start out advantage over the Valley, the home opener to stay unbeaten af- lis and Tim Ridewood each had that has happened since 1969. this season, the men’s soccer team Dutchman led 5-4 on the corners. ter two games. interceptions, as LVC’s defense Guiles’ long TD run gave LVC has started to get contributions However, LVC was also whistled Ben Guiles, a sophomore tail- held Ursinus to 285 yards of total a 27-13 lead with 4:29 to play, from everyone. And that’s making offsides six times. back, scored on a 77-yard touch- offense (minus-10 yards rushing). and the defense held the Bears a difference. With the win, LVC improved down run late in the game to pro- However, the defense slack- on downs. After the LVC offense In Sunday’s home opener to 3-1. Be sure to support the men vide the clinching score after the ened just a bit in the fourth quar- was stopped, Colt Zarilla punted against Wilkes, the Dutchmen saw as they welcome Immaculata Col- visitors had cut into a 21-0 deficit. ter. Ursinus quarterback Justin De- 55 yards to the Ursinus 1. But Al great plays from a few key players lege on Wednesday, Sept. 16. It‘s The Dutchman got off to a great cristofaro, who had been sacked Desidero first made a 20-yard grab, in a 1-0 win. the second of a four-game home- start, taking that lead thanks to ex- eight times by the defense earlier, then ran 79 yards for a touchdown LVC’s defense was phenom- stand, with Moravian visiting on ceptional performances from Joe didn’t let that get him down. He with 2:17 left to cut the lead to enal. As a team, the Dutchman re- Saturday, Sept. 19, and Susque- Brennan and Guiles. finished with 304 yards and three seven. pelled 21 shots; 13 of those saves hanna playig here on Wednesday, Brennan, a junior wide receiver, touchdowns, on 21-of-41 passing, But the Dutchmen recovered were from senior goalie Andrew Sept. 23. All are 4 p.m. starts. caught a pair of touchdown passes nearly bringing Ursinus all the way an onsides kick and ran out the Raudensky. He played particu- in the second quarter and Guiles back to win. clock. LVC will travel to Moravian larly big in the final minutes of the added his first score of the after- The Bears scored on consecu- on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game. game, when Wilkes’ Saidu Barrie noon in the third quarter, scoring tive possessions, the second time put a dribbler across the face of S. JONES [email protected] on a delayed draw. on a Decristofaro to Kahlil Pitt- Quarterback, Caleb Fick also man TD pass, to cut the big lead to played well. Fick went 19 for 28 21-1. “We’ve got to do something S. JONES [email protected] Athletes of the Week TENNIS: Coach Graeff earns a win ben guiles football At number two doubles, Se- winning her match in straight sets, Against nior Caitlin Bedford and freshmen 6-3, 6-3. I followed at number 1 Ursinus, Lauren Fulmer, lost a close match with a 6-0, 6-4 win. Now the score Ben 8-6. They were up for awhile, but was 3-2, we needed two more wins. compiled the team of Kelly Costello and Lauren Fulmer and Morgan Brady 96 yards and two Moira McGinn fought back at finished their matches almost si- touch- the end and won. Tamera Lobb multaneously both winning hard- downs. and Morgan Brady played a hard fought three set matches-- Fulmer He also fought match at number 3 dou- winning, 5-7, 7-1, 6-0, and Brady returned bles, but fell 8-5. winning 6-3, 1-6, 6-1. Shayna put the Down 2-1 in the match after an exclamation mark on the win opening kick-off 95 yards for a touch- doubles, is usually not a good sign when she beat Elisha Connell at down in LVC’s 47-42 win over for a team. However, we’re still number 2 13-11 in a ten point su- Photos Courtesy Sports Information Gettysburg. figuring out our number 2 and 3 per tie break third set. doubles teams, and we’re pretty “It was a tough one but a well- until the very end.” It was defi- Neumann University and our Jenn cronin confident with singles. We turned deserved win for LVC, said junior nitely a great way to start off our next home match is next Tuesday cross country things around, slowly, as the sin- Morgan Brady. Junior Shayna season and will only give us con- against Penn State Harrisburg. gles matches were played. At num- Heintzelman agreed, “We played Jenn fidence for our next few matches. ber 3, Caitlin Bedford was first off, a great match Sunday and fought Cronin The next match is Thursday at S. GRODZINSKI [email protected] won the LVC VOLLEYBALL: Continues their impressive season Cross Country They encourage each other onship.” named to the all-tournament totaled for 27 assists. Invita- and celebrate each win as a The Dutchmen, currently 5-0, team. The team added another The Dutchmen will try to re- tions at Memo- team. The Dutchmen have high are well on their way to a suc- win Wednesday with their first main undefeated when they take rial Lake hopes for the season and plan cessful season. They picked up home game against Dickinson on Arcadia at home on September State to defend their title as Com- their first four wins of the season College. They defeated the Red 16. Park, monwealth champions. Emily and the title at the Red Dragon Devils 3-0 after two close match- helping the Dutchmen to a third Hopkins says, “I am expecting tournament last weekend. Joelle es. Freshman Hannah Free con- place finish. She finished the this season to be even better Snyder and Jess Raber, who to- tributed 14 digs to the victory, race in 19:39:45, 17 seconds ahead of the 2nd place runner. than last year as we go for a gether accounted for 31 kills in while Snyder finished with a two time Conference Champi- the championship match, were team-high 11 kills. Emily Perkins E. KANTER [email protected] Valley Football New coach, Joy staying strong Graeff lead Tennis to first win S por tS Women’s Volleyball set out to Tennis opens defend their title with a Emily Kanter ’10 La Vie Staff Writer win The LVC volleyball team may Sarah Grodzinski ’10 have lost several keys players last Sports Editor year, but they’re not going to let Last year was a year to re- that stop them from defending member for the women’s tennis their Commonwealth Conference team. Not only did we beat our title. rival, Elizabethtown College Head Coach Wayne Perry is during the regular season, but looking to five junior class start- we also defeated them again in ers to lead his team to a winning the spring to capture the com- season. After losing a setter and monwealth conference. For the the entire back row to graduation, first time in program history, we they are depending on their expe- went to the NCAA tournament. rience to make up for their losses. Unfortunately, we lost first The core of the team has already round to The College of New been playing well together for two Jersey, but it was definitely an years, according to Perry. Junior experience to remember. After Emily Hopkins agrees, “we work the match, our coach Cliff My- well together, and our relation- Photos Courtesy Sports Information ers announced he was stepping ships on and off the court seem to down. ABOVE Joelle Snyder has This year, we were pleasantly helped lead the Dutchmen to “ surprised when we found out we work well their best start since 2001. that our new head coach would They are now 5-0 on the together, and our be Joy Graeff, previously our as- season. Snyder now has moved sistant coach, and Cliff Myers relationships on into 7th place all-time at LVC would be back as our assistant and off the court in kills with 850. She earned coach. all tournament honors at the seem to mesh. Defending the title will be a SUNY Cortland Red Dragon ” little more difficult this year. 5 Tournament of our top 7 starters graduated, LEFT Michelle Little added 7 kills to their last match which producing a lot of openings for resulted in a 3-0 (25-20, 25- newer players. Nevertheless, team he’s coached in four years. 11, 25-19) win. with a handful of freshmen and mesh.” One challenge facing the Dutch- younger girls, there will be a lot In addition to their experi- men is to maintain a steady serve of close matches, and hopefully enced players, the Dutchmen receive. Perry hopes that his another shot at the conference. gained several freshmen with team will also improve its abil- On Sunday we played our promising talent. Ally Stengel ity to “make athletic plays on the first match of the season, against adds depth to the team’s setting. fly.” With a strong team and great the University of Scranton. We Hannah Free and Rachael Hoff- spirit, Perry expects his team to didn’t play them last year, so man are also expected to contrib- be competitive in every match. we didn’t know what to expect. ute much to the team. Although he takes winning seri- We started off the match with a Improved blocking and a ously and demands the best of win a number one doubles. Ju- “load of offense” are strengths his players, Perry says that he nior Shayna Heintzelman, the that Perry says will make the and the team always have fun to- only other returning starter last Dutchmen strong competitors gether on and off the court. year besides me, and I won our this year. They also trust each match at number one doubles other on the court and commu- pretty easily 8-3. nicate extremely well. In fact, Perry says they’re the most vocal Please see VOLLEYBALL | Page 7 Please see TENNIS | Page 7

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