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LA VIE COLLEGIENNE VOL. 74, ED. 11 LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER JANUARY 25, 2007 Long-Lost Red Avenger is Back Patrick Salmon '09 -in a red cape with an air horn. [email protected] The next day, the entire student body was puzzling over what "Red sky at morning, sailor I happened, and why the man that take warning..." did it was wearing a red cape, red This old seaman's adage held tights, and a red mask. Red especially true when the sun rose Avenger made many appearances and revealed a hint of red on the between 1966 and 1967. He front of Mund last Thursday. smashed pumpkins, tooted his Eerily scrawled on the windows horn, and left his red mark all of Faust lounge were the words over campus without mercy or "I'm Back" followed by mysteri- discretion. ous initials, "R.A." By lunch, the Suspicions originally fell on the campus was buzzing and puz- brothers of APO, namely the zling over who this 'R.A.' could ones who resided in the old West be, and what he, or she, was back residence hall those first two from. If you ask any alumni they years, but as suspects graduated will tell you that R.A is none and his manifestations contin- other • than the Red Avenger, ued, the theories began to grow- LVCs notorious prankster and in number and whimsy. Some be- official master of mischief. lieve that the Red Avenger was The Red Avenger is shrouded the mascot from Albright wreak- in mystery and rumor. Many dif- ing havoc on enrmv ground. ferent versions of his story have Some believed fhat the Knights Photo Courtesy of Patrick Salomon '09 swirled around campus for of the Valley were responsible, The Red Avenger leaves his mark and a message for LVC on the Faust Lounge window. decades, but La Vie compiled a rather than APO. Others say that '90s, the Red Avenger made oc- ing the mid-90s, Red disappeared R and R. brief history on this long forgot- it was a Philo brother, who threw casional appearances at Home- into shadow and myth. Nobody Alumni regret the current gen- ten hero. "Avenger Hunters" off his trail coming, on Halloween, in the knows where he went, or why he eration not having the Red One quiet night in 1966, or so by spray painting his own Broth- Quad in the dead of night, or left us. Some speculate that he Avenger's mischievous amuse- the story goes, there was a great erhood's rock. merely as a signature in red paint, ran off to his secret fortress in ments. Current students hear commotion caused by a crusader Throughout the 70s, '80s, and taunting the entire school. Dur- Djibouti for some much needed whispers of continued on page 2 Second Trip Humbling for LVC Volunteers Ryan Zvorksy '09 "In each of these cases, the de- [email protected] termination was that the work Sports/Staff Writer was beneficial to an individual or to the community at large," "Live simpty, so others may Fullmer said. simply live," proclaimed the ban- From gutting homes that were ner hung behind the group at completely devastated to helping their worksite in. St. Bernard's a complete stranger clean out his Parish, Louisiana. inundated garage, to tearing up This quote motivated 35 caring files in a gymnasium, the hard- LVC students and faculty mem- working individuals did whatever bers during their volunteer work thej could to help the commu- in St. Bernard Parish at the end nity. of Winter break For everyone, a typical day at College Chaplain Paul Fullmer, St. Bernard Parish included wak- one of many who organized this ing up at 6:00 a.m., eating break- special trip, praised the students' fast by 6:40 a.m., and catching a Photo Courtesy of Chaplain Fullmer dedication. bus by 7:15 a.m. to head to the Students and faculty in St. Bernard's Parish take a break from their work to pose for this group photo. continued on page 2 OPINION FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 EDITOR'S NOTE, RESPONSES SILO SIGHTINGS MOVIE REVIEW DUTCHMEN HOOPS TO 'FAITH IN FICTION' NEWS LA VIE COLLEGIENNE TANUARY 25, 2007 Something for Everyone at Red Avenger LA VIE COLLEGIENNE Reemerges New Hymn Services Established in 1924 continued (raw page 1 Co-Editors Brian Montgomery '07 •■I 11(11 STIIiITt the Avenger and wish for a re- Nikki W'vnn '07 turn. That wish may have been FIVE SPECIAL HYMN SERVICES "ranted on Thursday. Sports Editor The Red Avenger has, once Shaun Kreider '08 PRAYER FESTIVAL LOVE OF JOY again, left his mark on I.VC in ION eusnta MATTIUMirEft red paint. Layout Editor tXM 1 %*9tMV ' It also appears as if the Red Cassandra Kane '10 Avenger has, dver the course of Image Courtesty of Chaplain Fullmer his hiatus, come to embrace the Business Manager Portion of image advertising LVC's new Hymn Services. Each service was student-designed for their class. 21st century. The Red Avenger Chelsea Byers '08 Steve Wisner '-09 Methods and Administration Jones. has his own Facebook profile Sports Writer had to create a hymn festival Several instrumentalists and and currendy boasts 300 friends Adviser shw001@lvc. edu based on a theme," explains vocalists Were involved in the who eagerly await further word Professor Frances Seeger Jones. service and the congregation from the Red Avenger. "It is a series, because we are was included with hymns to The Music department and President MacDonald and Staff Writers trying to have as many students' sing and responsive prayer. the Office of Religious Life co- other members of the adminis- Jennifer Fontanez '09 hymn festivals * performed "I was excited about the sponsored a hymn service on tration were not available for Steve Whiskeyman '09 as possible." turnout, because there were prayer at Miller Chapel at 11 comment by deadline; stay tuned Kevin Wisniewski '09 Each service, like the first, more people there than I had ex- a.m. on Jan. 23. for what they have to say in an will feature brass, woodwind, pected," remarks Jones. There This service was the first in a upcoming issue. Sports Writers string, and handbell ensembles were over fifty people in atten- series of five hymn services On a personal note, the author Steve Wisner '09 along with several different or- dance and numerous people in- scheduled throughout the se- of this article would like to re- Ryan Zvorsky '09 ganists. volved in the service. mester. quest a personal interview with All five services are themed The next hymn service is de- Senior music major Brittany ha Vie is published every the Red Avenger, for the sake of and the designer picks out and signed by senior music major Thursday of the academic year. Jones was responsible for the finally getting a firsthand ac- Meetings are held Mondays at arranges scripture and hymns Drew Long entitled "Chorus of design of the first service. Each 6 p.m. in the basement of based on that theme. the Cross." The service will be count of his muddled and murky service will be designed by a Mund College Center, activities history. The author can be "The goal of the service was held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 22 in- room #3. Any opinions ex- different student. reached via e-mail at: pressed in La Vie are not nec- "Each student who took the to learn how to plan and arrange Miller Chapel. [email protected]. essarily those of the parts for a hymn festival," says class [titled] Church Music organization or college. Ad- Rewarding Service Trip dress all correspondence to ha Vie Collegienne, Lebanon Valley College,' Annville, PA 17003. continued from page 1 community, something LVC is E-mail: [email protected] famous for. destination for the day's work. Seeing all the destruction We want Frustration and guilt filled the helped the students to fully ap- air for the volunteers as the hard preciate the warm home and INFO SESSIONS FOR FALL 2007 PROGRAMS YOU! work in poverty-stricken com- family, emphasizing how fortu- munities motivated the volun- nate they are. teers and made them forget they But the trip was not all hard Tues.Jan 23 AUSTRALIA Info Session La Vie Collegienne woke up so early. work. The group had the oppor- Hum 210 11 am-12 pm is looking for new Patience was also another as- tunity to spent time one night at Thurs.Jan."25 LONDON Info Session Hum 210 11 am-12 pm pect of the trip that the group re- the world-famous Preservation writers! Tues.Jan. 30 SPAIN Info Session alized because the living Hall, where Slew Orleans lazi Hum 210 II am-12 pm arrangements at trie site in St. entertained the students after a Thurs. Feb. 1 NETHERLANDS Info Session Bernard Parish contained cold hard day of work, Hum 210 11 am- 12 pm Come Check us out: showers for the volunteers, food Fullmer hopes that he'll he Tues. Feb. 6 ITALY/GREECE lmfo'Session Meetings Mondays Hum210 llam-12pm eaten on plain Inns, a malfunc- able to return with yet another Thurs. Feb. 8 CAMBRIDGE Info Session at 6 p.m. turning heating system, and a group of students soon. Hum 210 11 am 12 pm La Vie Office, 10:00 p.m. curfew. ' "It was an honor to lead I A'< ' Tues. Feb. 13 GERMANY Info Session Hum 210 11 am - 12 pm 11'>we\ er, e\ eryone did not let students on this meaningful ad- basement of Mund Thurs. Feb. 15 FRANCE Info Session these distractions ruin their spirit venture, and I hope that there is Hum 210 11 am-12 pm College Center of helpfulness and dedication, Opportunity to do so again," Tues. Feb. 20 PHILADELPHIA and and used these hardships to fur- Fullmer said. WASHINGTON,DC Info Session Hum210 Uam-12pm ther motivate them. V- the group returned and ar- Or e-mail All ofl this hard work made the rived back to the quiet campus, [email protected] students stronger and made them the thoughts and memories they THERE FROM HERI pull together into a close-knit encountered will last a lifetime. 1/25-9:00 p.m. 1/25-9:00 p.m. Guy's Bible Study, Faust Lounge MBS Health Meeting, Upper Level Lynch OPINION LA VIE COLLEGIENNE JANUARY 25, 2007 \\ Faith in Fiction:" Reactions and Responses January 5, 2007 several thousand suggested by From the Editors the Bible. Just because this in- Editors: formation conflicts with stu- When La Vie Collegi- wanted to show how reli- members disagreed, say- dents' opinions about this Based on the information re- situation is no reason to avoid enne published Steve Wis- gion often elicits strong ing that we were attempt- ported in the December 7,2006 discussing it in a classroom. ner's article "Faith in personal feelings and dif- ing to damage Chaplain edition of La Vie, the students I n fact, the discussion of such Fiction" on December 7, ferences of opinion. We Fullmer's reputation. in Chaplain Fullmer's Faith in discrepancies is vital towards ac- our intention was to focus believe that the article That certainly was not our Fiction course were struggling complishing some of the goals attention on religion, a "Faith in Fiction" illus- intent. We regret any mis- wiih the issues presented in •of the College (from our Mis topic that has historically trated such clashes of understandings or hard class, and. at least from the sion Statement), which include prompted debate. We opinion. Some faculty feelings it has caused. anonymously reported opinions enabling students "to become of students in the class, this people of broad vision" and struggle was a negative aspect "enhancing [students'] sensitiv- Editor,; they are not entirely comfort- to another: In the premier of the course. While it is possi- ity to and appreciation of difr able, where they have to rene- episode of Stephen Colbert's ble that the ideas expressed in ferences among human beings." I must confess my surprise gotiate and reorient "The Colbert Report" on the article represent a biased ac- However, in order for such and disappointment with the themselves, where they must Comedy Central, the comedian count of what actually occurred goals to be achieved, students front-page, above-the-fold recalibrate their intellectual and and brilliant political satirist in the class, I feel that a public must be willing to open their story about Rev. Paul Fullmer's social and moral gyroscopes." coined a term that was since response to the students' public minds to ideas that might di- first year seminar on "Faith in It seems to me, based on named by the American Di- assertions is warranted. verge from their own view of Fiction." While I am not sur- what I know of Rev. Fullmer's alect Society as the 2005 word Based on the information the world. If students are re- prised that a course asking stu- character, personality, and the- of the year. That word was presented in the article, and my sistant to being exposed to new- dents to tackle the ology, as well as from the de- "truthiness." As Colbert de- 15 years of experience as a col- ideas, why are they enrolled in controversial issue of a scription provided of the class fined it, truthiness makes true lege educator, Chaplain college? If the only thing that Fullmer's educational practices college classes did was to merely metaphorical reading of the in the Dec. 7 story from La what we want to believe, re- arc entirely acceptable. The in- confirm students' existing be- Bible proves to be controver- Vie, that this gentle prodding gardless of the facts and irre-' formation in the article suggests liefs, then what is the point of sial, 1 am surprised that the ed- spoken about by President spective of the experts. It is an; that the students in the class the educational process? itors of the college newspaper MacDonald is exactly what the insidious mindset that is all too were uncomfortable having If students reject educational believed this to be a "news" chaplain aims to do. As Rev. easily exploited by entrenched, their beliefs challenged, but that exercises that are designed to item worthy of such promi- Fullmer made clear, students interests. tells me that Chaplain Fullmer have them reflect on why they nent attention. After all, there are not required or expected to As 1 see it, and as I believe' is doing something right in his hold their particular beliefs and are appropriate channels for agree with1 him, but neither President MacDonald has ex- classroom. For example, it is develop their critical thinking expressing student grievances; should he have to renounce his pressed and Rev. Fullmer has mentioned in the article that skills, they are doing themselves, ■ these should be well-known, expertise as a biblical scholar. modeled by the taking on of a "the majority of the class, how- and their teachers, a disservice. and common courtesy would This was what was so disap- difficult and controversial sub- ever, believes the Bible is lit- Our world is a diverse place, dictate that they be dealt with pointing to me about the arti- ject matter, it is our job as a eral," and Chaplain Fullmer and students at the College privately before being aired cle. Namely, it is precisely college to speak truth to trudii- asserts that "a literal reading of should welcome the exploration publicly. because of Rev. Fullmer's ex- ness and to expose our opin- the Bible is problematic." Stu- of novel, challenging, and yes, But further, there is the more tensive background knowledge ions—even our deepest held dents might not like to hear this, even controversial information, fundamental matter of what in ancient biblical history, lan- convictions—to knowledge. but the scientific data supports not construct impenetrable should ordinarily be expected guages, and culture that he is This i.s our responsibility to the Chaplain's position. For ex- walls around their personal be- from a college education. In especially qualified to teach thought and to one another as ample, available astronomical liefs. President Stephen MacDon- such a course. We as a college a community of higher educa- data points to the universe ald's Inaugural Address in are lucky to have someone so tion. At times, this might feel being billions of years old, and Dr. Lou Manza April 2005, he stated that it was knowledgeable and skilled. Yet discouraging and uncomfort- fossilized remains of human Chairperson & Associate one of the principal tasks of in various student comments able, but the real world is hard ancestors can be dated to over Professor of Psychology this college "to discomfort stu- sprinkled throughout the story and complex, and our educa- seven million years ago—not the dents." As President MacDon- it was as though this wealth of tion must be up to this most Clarification ald explained, "I mean by that information was not valued be- important challenge. to prod them out of comfort- cause it did not conform to the ! The La Vie Colleggiene editorial staff would like to! able, settled places and to students' previously held con- Dr. Jeff Robbins ; clarify that Katie Meo's article published in the No-; nudge them into zones that victions. Assistant Professor of j vember 30 issue entitled "I Love to Hear You Complain"; don't feel quite right, where From one inaugural address Religion & American Studies I i iwas intended as a satire. ! Editor's note: Views expressed on the Opinion Page reflect the opinion of that particular writer. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the rest of the Editorial Staff or Lebanon Valley College. 1/26-9:00 p.m. 1/28-1:30 p.m. Comedian: Spanky, Leedy Theater Colloquium Move, Nashville FEATURES LA VIE COLLEGIENNE JANUARY 25, 2007 Silo Sightings Sur- Photos Courtesy of Dr. Grant Taylor Dr. Taylor's projections light the night sky on area farms' silos. prise Drivers Only a few people know when and where the images will appear. Cassandra Kane '10 to create a work of art with the Layout Editor rural image. However, a painting [email protected] would not be enough for Taylor to express his conceptual ideas. Imagine driving down a coun- Instead, a childhood memory try road and seeing an enormous pertaining to silos and missiles ear of corn on a silo. • sparked a new interest. "I thought it would be a neat As a young boy in the 1980s, experience for people driving during the last decade of the along at night to look up and not Cold War, Taylor recalls seeing see an ordinary silo anymore, but on Australian television pictures something new and different," of missiles and hearing the the- says Dr. Grant Taylor, Assistant ory of American silos housing Professor of Art History and the weaponry. Digital Communications. With his 'Titan Project," Tay- When Taylor first moved into lor dove into a unique artistic en- Lebanon County from Australia deavor. The idea called for 18 months ago, he discovered projecting the image of a missile quite a contrast between the en- onto the side of a silo in the vironments-of central Pennsylva- night sky. nia and his native land. To see if the project was tech- What caught Taylor's eye was nically possible, Taylor experi- sirion for the families, so I de- one of the central symbols of mented with a barn near campus, cided to project everyday objects farm country. testing to see how big he could that had no overt ideological po- "The things that stuck out to make the images aqd how much chairperson, Taylor was ready to superimposed digital images of sition," Taylor says. me in this area that we don't have the image would need to be cali- bring the project into its final what the projections would look One of the first objects pro- in Western Australia were the brated to the tall, cylindrical sur- stages. like. jected was a cob of sweet corn si|os on each farm property," face. After breaking the images Finding families who would let Since a majority of area farms on silo on a farm along Route says Taylor,. "There are these up into four or five sections in him use their silos to project the belong to Mennonite families, 241 in South Lebanon. large monoliths throughout the Adobe PhotoShop,-Tavlor deter- images onto was the next step in Taylor realized thar'tnose families "I thought the corn was a nat- landscape." mined the undertaking was pos- the process for Taylor. He wrote might be sensitive to the idea of ural object to project on a silo Seeing a silo in person for the sible. letters explaining the project and projecting an image1 of a missile since a lor of the farms in the first time struck a desire in Tay- With the support and encour- dropped them in the mailboxes on their silos. area consist of cornfields and, lor, who particularly enjoyed agement of Dr. Barbara Ander- of farms in the area, along with 'That is a completely fair pp- after all, it was fall," Taylor says. painting landscapes when young, man, art department continued on page 6 Reflection on LVC's Service Trip to New Orleans Nikh Wynn '07 were seeing as we drove through never lost hope. I know, that at able to be salvaged for the home- It wouldn't be a stretch to say Co-Editor New Orleans. We saw buildings times, most of the members of owners. It was worth it when that most of us were really af- [email protected] that hadn't been touched since our team became frustrated be- older gentlemen would tip their fected by what we saw in the storm hit 16 months ago. We cause we felt as if we just weren't hats as our bus as drove through Louisiana. We all came back The 35 members of the LVC saw stop signs in place of traffic doing enough. There still is so the city. It was worth is when the much more appreciative of our community who traveled to lights in areas of the city where much work to be done, but our homeowner that we were work- soft beds, heated homes, hot Louisiana over winter break to the power still hadn't been re- group was only able to complete ing for, Johnny, came with drinks, showers, and working sewer sys- help with Katrina Relief can all stored. It was hard to believe that a portion of it. snacks, and Mardi Gras beads for tems. We came back knowing certainly agree on one thing: it is we were driving through a city in The frustration we felt wasn't everyone that was working. It that the ''things'-' we have aren't almost impossible to answer the the United States; the area looked even comparable to the frustra- was worth it when the members"" nearly as important as we question, "How was, your trip?" more like one of the war-torn tion that these homeowners and of the fishing village where we thought they were. We came real- I don't want to respond by towns that we see on the evening business owners experienced as were working held a big seafood izing that while we may have simply"saying that it was "good."1 news. they tried to put back together cookout on our last day there in gone to help others and poten- While it was a good experience, This being said, as we were the pieces of their lives. They order to say "thanks" for our tially changing their lives, the it was so much more. It was hard working we got to meet some of were so grateful that we were work that week. I really knew people that we encountered work. It was eye-opening. Inspir- the most appreciative, grateful there to help, and their apprecia- that I was making a difference changed our lives more than we ing. Educational. Emotional. people that I have ever encoun- tion made all of the hard work when a young boy yelled from had ever anticipated. We showed More than anything, it was hum- tered. Even though their homes worth it. It was incredible to re- the window of his school bus, everyone that LVC is stronger bling. and businesses had been de- cover items in the rubble of "thanks for cleaning up our than the hurricane—and we're It was hard to believe what we stroyed by the hurricane, they homes that was still in-tact and houses." not about to lose hope. 1/28- 3:00 p.m. 1/29- 12:00 p.m. Concert: Duo Terlano Meditation at Noon FEATURES LA VIE COLLEGIENNE JANUARY 25, 2007 Appetizing Alternatives: Schwalm's Restaurant There are only so rant, accommodates around a baked beans, breaded cauli- butter than necessary. They were scraped dry, and we had room dozen two- and four-person ta- flower, cottage cheese, pickled warm, but also somewhat dry - for dessert. We decided to go many ways to prepare bles, as well as a bar for the beers, Jello, fries — and of course, definitely an indication that they with Shoofly Pie, a Pennsylvania chicken. Or a sand- rushed diner. The rear dining actual vegetables. weren't fresh. Dutch tradition. For those of wich. Or a salad. This room hosts more seadng, with More remarkably, the prices Still another ten minutes went you that have had it, we'll just say article is the first in a walls garnished by wreaths, deco- seemed to have been designed by, and at last our entrees arrived. Schwalm's does the recipe justice! rative plates, and scenic paintings around a college student's Despite requesting a substitution The restaurant accepts Visa series that will explore to further amplify an already- budget. The most expensive item of fries for chips with the and Mastercard, too. lesser-known area warm environment. we found was Qejmonicp Steak cheesesteak, we received both. ( >ur final recommendation: if restaurants, providing The few sparse fluorescent at $10.95, and there was a The sandwich also came with a you're sick of Hallmark-quality "ngnts, however, did make for sortment of inexpensive planers side of sweet pickles. The and have a few bucks to spare, alternatives to-the din- rather dim illumination. Another for as low as 5.75. The back page chicken and accompanying • try Schwalm's on for a size. You'll ing hall or J&S. minor detail was the lack of listed a medley of hot, cold, and mashed potatoes Included a leave satisfied, but not broke. Steve Wbiskeyman '09 booths, making nearly every con- club sandwiches, which all in- gravy boat on the side, another [email protected] versation a somewhat public af- cluded chips (or fries for an extra plus for picky eaters. Jen Fontane^ '09 fair. $1.50). 12 oz. beverages (Coke All in all, the food was undeni- [email protected] With every counter and corner products - sorry to you Pepsi ably flavorsome. Yet even at their scrutinized, it was time to see if fans!) were SI.10, and only in- low prices, a few proportions left Final Scores (out of five stars) First on our list is a locale that Schwalm's menu matched its at- cluded a single free refill. much to be desired. The $1.50 Prices: ik&~&ib*&c you've probably passed a few mosphere. Although it initially Finalfy, we were ready to order. side of fries was about equivalent Atmosphere: •*- ^ •& million times on your way to the struck us simply as a "country" Choosing an Italian Cheesesteak to a medium from McDonald's. Service: "A-"A-"A- Lebanon Valley Mall. Schwalm's restaurant, we found quite a va- with fries and the Chicken Breast And if it really was a full chicken Food Quality: •& T*S- Tk Restaurant in Cleona, located riety on the menu. With entree platter respectively, we kept our breast we were given, it must've right past the Giant shopping choices ranging from veal to fingers crossed for food that come from a pretty small center, boasts country-kitchen seafood to steak, there seemed to would live up to the experience chicken. cooking and a hospitable atmos- be a little bit of everything. We thus far. Thus our plates were nearly phere. were unsure when nearly every After waiting ten minutes, our Patrons have the option of meal came with the option of server brought us an on-thc- $$ Schwalm's Restaurant: The Bill $$ j seating themselves in one of two "two vegetables," until we real- house appetizer: two small rolls dining areas. The first area, situ- ized that "vegetable" essentially (more reminiscent of a High Diet Coke 1.10 ated at the front of the restau- meant "side dish." That meant School cafeteria) and way more Chicken Breast Platter 7.70 Ice Cream Now Easily Scoopable Italian Cheese Steak 4.75 Side of Fries 1.50 ; Coconut Custard Pie 2.45 lution I am going to lose the ten well for me. Isn't it terrible that Shoofly Pie 2.45 pounds that I put on from all of this is what it comes to? the delicious Christmas food. I There are some new additions have yet to see a new year come to the cafeteria and food choices Tax 1.22 around where that resolution ac- that I saw. The ice cream bar has Total 21.17 tually sticks with me. That's a an interesting fix to it, but at least pretty hard resolution to have students can finally get to the ice while eating caf food. cream! I sec more students than Security Log I don't know about you guys, ever eating ice cream. but I know that 1 told myself to Also, there are new choices for Hello again! I hope that every- take it "slow" in the caf this se- vegetarians and vegans. I think one had an enjoyable winter mester. My body is not used to management is doing a great job break. I had a great break-1 saw the toxic foods I put into it at the accommodating the students' Kits of family, opened lots of start of every semester and I al- diets. Perhaps this is hope for a presents, and ate A LOT of food. ways regret it when I am running great semester to come. At the time of publication, we had It is so hard to control myself to the bathroom after dinner! Don't get too stressed with the when I get home when it comes Not this semester, though. Per- start of classes, and if you need not received any updates from to food. My mom baked hun- haps I will say that is my New some comfort food- ice cream is dreds of Christmas cookies in- Year's resolution. now an option! Public Safety. cluding my favorite So I started off by eating sal- Oh, and the desserts have chocolate-covered Oreos. Over ads, something I thought would looked fabulous, so try one of winter break I always seem to be be safe. Then I moved to bigger those! Keep looking for my using the excuse "oh, but this and better things- soups, sand- thoughts every week! food only comes around once a wiches, and finally a few entrees. year." Then, of course, I tell my- Hopefully you will remember Sincerely, self that for my New Year's reso- this for next semester, it worked Phantom Diner 1/29-9:40 p.m. 1/30-11:00 a.m. Student Government Meeting Prayer and Share, Miller Chapel 5 ENTERTAINMENT LA VIE COLLEGIENNE JANUARY 25, 2007 A "Hitcher" Worth Stopping For Kevin Wisniewski '09 first attempts on their lives. fun for him begins as he watches Staff Writer Prospectively, both characters re- them struggle and attempt to [email protected] alized how careful they have to avert death. One questions his be in fear of his return, and death toll and how many inno- SUMMER JOB FAIR From the producers who aware how quickly there terroriz- cents were tortured and ravaged brought you The Texas Chain- ing situation escalates and the at his hand. saw Massacre and House of benefit to staying calm. < )ne of the best scenes in the Wednesday, lanuary 31. 2007 Wax, comes rhe newest edirion to When the couple searches for film is the chase scene when the from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Coaster Cafe, the thriller/horror genre, The help, John seems to always be police pursue the couple, with located at 100 W. Hersheypark Dr. Hitcher, directed by Dave Mey- one step ahead eliminating any- Ninee Inch Nails playing in the ers. The cast includes the very body that might be of assistance background. You literally plunge —On-site Interviews— voluptuous eye-candy TV turned to them, including law enforce- you into the story. 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"I am thrilled with the gas station, in search for a current society. Who doesn't enjoy a good favorite the public response." ride. So as you can predict, the Sean Bean turns in a phenom- scare even now and then without image is that of a lighthouse Not only has he been grateful (dumb college student) couple enal performance as the de- the incessant gore? Pick up this from his hometown of Gerald- for the praise and compliments jagrees to help him out—the ter- ranged psychopathic hitchhiker, I guarantee you won't ton, Australia. for his work, but Taylor also savs ror begins! highwayman preying on kind in- be disappointed. "I think that cjq£ is of particu- it has been a wonderful experi- Their horror bec< >mes real and nocent passerbies, willing to give Rating: R lar interest because 1 am project- ence working with and meeting surviving questionable, after him a ride. After forcing all his Final Review: B- 1 sW ing what is in my hometown into the families. John Ryder is unsuccessful at the victims to sav "I want to die" the the landscape here," Taylor says. "If 1 had not done this project, Badlees Kick Off Coffeehouse Series "So in ;\ way I am combining the I probably would have never had two cultures." the chance to meet the Mennon- Shaun Kreider '08 sicians produced. After the The book and CD is filled with Taylor plans on projecting ite families, and they have been Sports Editor protest song "These are the Peo- short stories that were inspired more objects in the coming terrific to me," Taylor says. [email protected] ple that Own the World," which by music and the music that fu- weeks, but he will not reveal what "They are great people, especially can be found on Neil Young's eled the literary fire, respectively. images he will use or where the ihc kids, who are intensely fasci A man in a black zip-up website at neilyoung.com/lwwto- Tables filled with friends and silos arc located. The only people nated with the projections." hoodie thrown over a button up day, Alexander kicked up the acquaintances paused their con- informed of when he is going to For Taylor, art comes from a denim work shirt that may or pace with a energetic track about versations to politely applaud at conduct a projection are the fam- desire to respond to your sur- may not have had his actual a trip down to Mexico. the end of each song. At the end ilies, his students, and his col- roundings and finding a way to name on it sits in front of a Alexander performed with of the show, an odd phenome- leagues. express or communicate what slightly filled MJ's Coffeehouse. passion, mostly with his eyes non occurred as everyone in at- "I like to do them as a sur- you find fascinating. The "Titan After a few minutes of tuning shut, while his rhythm-con- tendance stopped clapping at the prise," Taylor says. "I just project Project" has been his gateway to and preparation; he announces cerned counterpart played in his same time. them, and I don't tell anyone. connect with an environment tar himself as Brett Alexander gui- own groove, usually manning Alexander was overheard say- They just appear, like a strange different from his own. tarist of the infamous Pennsylva- more than one percussive tool at ing "That was kind of cool," of phenomenon." "What I get out of it is so nia folk-rock band, the Badlees a time. the simultaneous stopping of With the projection running much more than just the art it- and the man who had just sat After a while, Alexander and salutations. for about two hours after an self," Taylor says. "It is me com- down next to him as Ron Simasek treated those in atten- The Badlees, in many different hour of setup, Taylor explains municating and being involved Simasek, drummer of said folk- dance to the most famous combinations, have become a that whoever drives past is luckv with the community. This project rock band. Badlees song, "Angeline is Com- staple of the LVC Coffeehouse enough to see the marvel. People is a way for me to connect with The set kicked off with "Fear ing Home." They followed their series and although this particu- have already stepped out of their the families and the community." of Falling," a dulcet tune off the hit with one of two covers played lar performance was not as cars in amazement to take pic- When driving along a road band's major label debut, River that night. "Norwegian Wood," . packed as the others, the event tures. with farms in the area at night, Songs. The mood changed with was re-done by the Badlees for a was still enjoyable and calming. "It puts silos in a new context, keep your eye out, and you might each eclectic sound the two mu- CD compilation called Lit Riffs. and it really surprises people," be lucky enough to see one. 1/30-11:30 a.m. 1/31-9:30 p.m. President's Council, Faust Lounge Down to Earth, Miller Chapel SPORTS LA VIE COLLEGIENNE JANUARY 25, 2007 Woes Continue for Dutchmen Ice Hockey Athletes Sham Kreider '08 for the Knights while Mike of Sports Editor I ledden deposited the puck in [email protected] the net four times. Junior Neil the Trimm recorded five points in After recording back to back the game. Week wins against Becker College, The Dutchmen simply got the Lebanon Valley ice hockey outplayed by their opponents. team dropped three in a row, Saturday's game saw a better including the worst loss in effort from the Dutchmen, Nick Orfanella school history. ** •• r but again the opposition was Track Interim head coach Howard too much. The Red Dragons Hutton's record now falls to 2- of SUNY-Cortland fell to a 1- 5 as the team is still winless in 0 deficit early as freshman ECAC West play. Casey Mignone put home the On Friday January 19, the games first goal only 1:41 into team traveled to Aston, Pa. to the first period. take on No. 6 ranked Neu- The Red Dragons went on mann College. The Knights to score four goals in the next dealt the Dutchmen their II minutes to take a 4-1 lead. worst defeat in the program's With only seven seconds re- nine year history, 15-0. maining in the second stanza, Courtesy of Sports Information Department Alex Beatrice has recorded 16 points since the semester break. After scoring five goals in Bert Malloy recorded a power Frey have been playing well The Dutchmen return to the first period, the Neumann play tally for the Dutchmen to since the semester break net- the Hershey Park Arena ice on Knights proved their ad- make it 4-2. ting 16 (seven goals, 9 assists) Jan. 26 for an ECAC West vanced offense was too much Alex Beatrice and Jarred and eight (two goals, six as- match up with Manhattanville for the young LVC squad. Frey also scored for LVC in sists) points respectively. College. Jesse Cole netted a hat-trick the 7-4 loss. Both Beatrice and With a throw of 54-8%, Nick Orfanella broke his own record Orfanella Breaks Own Men's Hoops Fall to the Pride by more than a foot. Orfanella met the provisional-qualifying standard in the event. He also Record, Meets Standard Continued from Page 8 contest, carrying a 10-0 spurt of placed third in the shot put. On Saturday afternoon at their own, led by Ruth and soph- Susquehanna University, the omore Kyle Enoch on big buck- Shaun Kreider'08 and 7.00. Dutchmen lost its fourth confer- ets. Sarah Abbott Sports Editor On the women's side of the ence game in a row, losing to the Both Dan Hodge and Dustin Track [email protected] event, Sarah Abbott and Amy Crusaders, 78-66. Kerns contributed six points of Hartman led the Valley. Abbott Junior Kevin Cuff, who scored the bench in the loss. Senior Nick Orfanella met the placed sixth in the 800-meter run a game-high 30 points in the Over the break, Jimmy Curran NCAA Division III provisional- while Hartman also finished in double-digit victory over joined the 1,000 point club on quaKfying standard in the weight the sixth spot in the weight Lebanon Valley, led the Cru- December 28. His career total is throw on Friday. throw. saders. now 1,159 His distance, 54-83/4, shattered Shaylene Scheib finished in The Dutchmen were plagued Lebanon Valley (10-7, 2-4 CC) his old record by more than a seventh place in the weight throw yet again by another huge run by returns to the LVC Gymnasium foot. In the shot put Orfanella behind her teamate I lartman. the opposing team, as Susque- on Saturday,Jan. 2~ hosting Mes- finished third. His distance was The women's Distance Medley hanna ran a 16-4 spurt in the see- siah College for a 1 p.m. tip-off. 45-5' , ' Relay team took third place at the ond half to seal the game. The last rime the two teams Also reaching top eight horn irs meet. The DMR rime of Curran and junior Peter Ruth, met it was Jared Voder of the for the Dutchmen were senior 13:55.71 set a new school record. who chipped in 20 points anil 14 Falcons that led his ream to a Bryon Laird (third) and junior In the mile Hollv Feeser placed points, respectively. For Cumin it squeaker victory over the Dutch- Kyle I limmelreich (sixth) in the 10th while Mandy Warner also was his eighth 20-point game of men. Yoder went 8-11 from the 55-meter hurdles and the S^OO took 10th in the pole vault and the season. floor while dominating the meter run, respectively. 14th in the shot pur. I light points was as close as the boards ith 10 rebounds. In the 800-mcter relay, the No team scores were awarded Dutchmen got in the second half LVC will be looking for its Dutchmen placed third with a at the event. after the impressive run by the third Commonwealth Confer- Sarah Abbott placed sixth in time of 1:37.40 The men's and women's teams Crusaders. ence victory when they host the 800-meter run, leading the Dutchmen on Friday. She was Josh Light and Joe Brennan will continue their season on Sat- Despite the defeat, Lebanon Messiah. also part of the distance med- both cracked the top 20 in the 55 urday at the LVC Invitational. Valley showed some spark in the ley relay team that set a new school record for the event. -meter dash with times of 6.89 l 4 0) Numbed Foot by which Nick Orfanella beat Number of former NHL players Combined conference wins for CO his old record in the weight throw behind the LVC ice hockey bench mens' and womens' basketball SPORTS LA VIE COLLEGIENNE JANUARY 25, 2007 Dutchmen Defeated in Four Straight Last Week Ryan Zvorsky '09 the Dutchmen. Sports Staff Writer For Lebanon Valley, seniors Men's Basketball: [email protected] Hunter Bretschneider and Jimmy 1/13 at Messiah I. 65-69 Curran combined to score 20 1/17 vs. Widener L, 58-71 I .very team goes through a points and 18 points respectively slump during their season. I low to give the Dutchmen their first 1 /20 at Susquehanna L, 66-78 a team responds determines its lead at one in the second half on character. an 8-2 run, but were unable to Women's Basketball: Starting the season winning ten stop a 12-0 Pride run midway 1/13 at Messiah L, 54-94 out of its first thirteen games and through the second half. having a 2-0 Commonwealth An 18-4 run by the Pride to 1/16 vs. Wklener W, 65- Conference record, Lebanon start the game put the Dutchmen 57 Valley lost its momentum and in an uphill battle right from the 1/20 at Susquehanna L, 51-65 has dropped four straight, all in beginning. the conference. The Dutchmen did claw back Ice Hockey: The inability to win on the into it, on a 15-3 spurt of their road showed as the Dutchmen own after a Dan Hodge trey that 1/12vs.Becker ...W,6-l dropped matches against Mora- put them within two but that is 1/13vs.Becker ...W.7-5 vian, Messiah and Susquehanna the closest LVC got in the first l/16vs.BrockportL, 1-8 away from the LVC Gymnasium. half. 1/19 at Neumann L, 0-15 In its last home game at the Courtesy of Sports Information Department On Saturday afternoon at Hunter Bretschneider led the team in points with 20 agasint Widener. l/20atCortland..J%4-7 LVC Gymnasium on Wednesday Susquehanna University, the crowd. three and a Eric Humphery Jan. 17, LVC never overcame Es- Dutchmen lost its fourth confer- For nearly nine minutes in the layup. sian Ford and the Pride from ence game in a row, losing to the Men's Swimming: second half, the Valley fell ice- Fold dumped in a game-high Widener University, taking the Crusaders, 78-66. 1 /12 at Ursinus.W, 99-85 cold, scoring only off a Curran 24 points on the night to silence loss 71-58 in front of the home Continued on Page 7 l/13vs.OceanCa .\X,'98-97 _ Women's Hoops Struggles in Conference Play l/19atHorham ...W, 127-4S3 l/20vs. framing.. .L, 98-99 Steve Wisner 'OP the charity stripe in the first half, have a great opportunity to beat sists Geiger. Sports Staff Writer but it was not enough to defeat teams in conference play." "Our team neecg to remain fo- [email protected] the Crusaders who shot 8 for 20 The Flying Dutchmen are cur- cused on the ultimate goal of Next Week: from behind the arc throughout rently sixth in the Common- playoffs. We'll get there through The Lebanon Valley College the game. wealth Conference standings defense and poise as we face Ju- Women's basketball team trav- The Crusaders got ahead early with a 2-4 record. niata and Messiah," agrees But- Men's Basketball: eled to Susquehanna University leading 21-8 with 10:59 to play in "In order to make playoffs, our ler. "As of now the conference is 1 /27 vs. Messiah on Saturday and fell to the Cru- the first half and never surren- team needs to stick together and fairly close and could go many 1/31 at Widener saders 65-51 in the conference dered the lead. Susquehanna was believe that we can beat each of different ways depending on match-up. able to extend the lead to 24 on a the teams coming our way," in- the next few weeks." With the loss, the Flying three-pointer by junior guard Val Women's Basketball: Dutchmen fall to 5-10 on the Houseal giving the Crusaders a 1/27 vs. Messiah season, including a dismal 0-7 54-30 lead with over eleven min- 1/30 at Widener record on the road. utes remaining in the game. The Senior forward Monica John- Dutchmen made a late charge son led the Flying Dutchmen and cut the lead in half, but were with 18 points and seven re- unable to get any closer. Ice Hockey: bounds in the losing effort. Jun- " I think our team saw that wc 1 /26 vs. Manhattanville u ior guard Donna Ceiget and need to keep the intensity for the 1/27 vs. Manhattanville senior guard Allie Buder also had whole game," saMGeiger, insist- solid performances, each scoring ing that the team will improve. 10 points. "It is very important that we Swimming: Susquehanna University was comeback with a win on 1/26 vs. Widener led by junior guard Ruth Wednesday," Geigcr explains. « Williamson who recorded 13 Butler agrees with Geiger's op- points off the bench as one of timistic view. eleven Crusaders to put points "We are focusing on tipping on the hoard. The Crusaders our team communication on de- had 20 points off the bench. tense and also crashing the *, LVC found the foul line early boards," said Butler. "If wc can and often, going 12 for 15 from do this and play together, we Courtesy of Sports Information Department Donna Geiger dropped 10 points on the Crusaders on Saturday. S INSIDE Ice Hockey Falls to Orfanella Qualifies in Men's Basketball in a PORTS Neumann, Cortland Weight Throw Skid LA VIE COLLEGIENNE VOL. 74, ED. 13 LEBANON VAT,LEY COLLEGE'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER FEBRUARY 1,2007 Super Bowl XLI: Something for Everyone Avenger 0 Others are not so sure. Some tional anthem. Prince will per- Strikes do not like the match-up be- form the halfdme show. tween the Chicago Bears and the Sophomore music major Jon Again Indianapolis Colts. Others are Wolff said he usually watches the just not interested in football. game for the commercials. Patrick Solomon '09 "I do not plan to watch the "Prince should be a pretty cool [email protected] game because I'm not an NFL halftime show," added Wolff. fan," said junior accounting The game itself is between two Not even snow could stop the major Joseph Caruso. projected powerhouses in their Red Avenger from causing a Still other students are unsure conference prior to the 2006 sea- minor ruckus early last Wednes- of their plans for the weekend. son. The Indianapolis Colts are Super Bowl XLI day. "I might watch the game this led by head coach Tony Dungy Staying true to his mischievous year, I might not," said freshman and quarterback Peyton Man- roots, Red made a mad dash music major Clay Michalec. ning. Manning led the NFL with Sunday, Feb. 4 through campus at 1:30 a.m. The "When 1 was back home we a passer rating of 101 on the sea- Avenger ran past Vickroy Hall in would always have a party at my son. Manning's main targets on 6 p.m. on CBS a crimson blaze, blasting a hand mint's house. I'm personally not the year have been wide receivers held air horn with gleeful vigor. really into football, so it was just Marvin Harrison and Reggie Witnesses say that his route took from Dolphin Stadium fun to go for the food, family, Wayne. him all through campus. I [e ran friends and the commercials." The Colts were the third-seed through the Academic Quad, Miami Gardens, Florida The commercials have become team heading into the play-offs past the residence halls, and then almost as famous as the game it- and defeated the New England vanished. There is no useful de- self. This year, some commercials Patriots and Baltimore Ravens in Images acquired from CBS News scription other than that Red was that CBS will be airing during the their past two games. Steve Wisner '09 grams in television history are game will cost the advertisers The Bears were the number- sporting his signature red mask Sports/Staff Writer Super Bowls. $2.6 million. one team in the NFC. They have and cape. The Red Avenger gave campus [email protected] "The Super Bowl is a great wav Only ceceildj has the Super been known for their Lough de- fair warning last week, with a for family and friends to gather Bowl taken on the aura of a fes- fense ever since Lovie Smith cryptic message, "I'm Back" On Sun. Feb. 4, many LVC and very interesting when there tival. The commercials are not took over as head coach three scrawled in red spray paint across students will join the rest of the are people rooting for each the only thing stealing attention years ago. However, the Bears the windows of Mund. Nobody country and tune to CBS to team," said sophomore physics from the game. Many people have been inconsistent offen- knows when or where he will watch the Super Bowl. major James McEwan. tune in just to see the pre-game sively since quarterback Rex strike again, but many on cam- Last year over 141.4 million McEwan, like many LVC stu- and halftime entertainment. Grossman collapsed in the mid- pus agree that it will all be in viewers tuned in to the big game. dents, said he intends to watch The pre-game entertainment dle of the regular season after a good fun. The Super Bowl is such an event the game this year with his this year will be Cirque du Soleil, relatively effective start to the that the 10 most watched pro- friends on campus. with Billy Joel singing the na- 2006 season. continued on page 2 Neidig-Garber Entering Second Construction Phase Jen Fontanez workers were able to move on to Therefore, the penthouse roof Staff Writer the next phase of the actual con- will house all of that equipment, [email protected] struction of the new wing. Cur- and in the process achieve several rently the first, second, and third improvements. One benefit of Construction on the Garber floor of the south side, along having all the equipment at the Science Center has moved from with the entire fourth floor are top is to keep the building qui- the demolition phase into the under construction. eter. construction phase. Additionally, students may no- Anyone who has had labs or Students may have seen cranes tice a "penthouse," which will be spent time in the building prior moving massive steel beams onto the top floor of the renovated to construction is certainly aware the upper floors or have heard building. Although the name that since much of this equip- the jackhammers and other con- might indicate some type of lux- ment used to be in the ceilings of struction noises. ury teaching lab, this is not the each room, a lot of excess noise The first phase of construc- case. With such a large building, resulted, creating distractions for tion included the demolition of there will be a lot of mechanical both students and professors. Photo Courtesy of College Relations the south side of the building. equipment such as ventilation Dean Ronald Toll says part of Construction of the new Garber Center With nothing left but the support systems required to keep the the plan with the design of the supportive of a teaching and re- south side construction has beams and exterior walls, the building functioning. new building is to, "Make it more search environment." Once the progressed, continued on page 2 OPINION FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 UNDERAGE DRINKING NEW CLUB AT LVC SCRUBS MUSICAL REVIEW LVC INVITATIONAL POSTERS NEWS LA VIE COLLEGIENNE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Around the j|p> La Vie Sports Staff Super Bowl XLI Picks <M LA VIE COLLEGIENNE Established in 1924 World Caricatures created by Shaun Kreider '08 Co-Editors Shaun Kreider, Sports Editor Steve Wisner, Sports Writer Ryan Zvorsky, Sports Writer Barbaro's Struggle Ends Brian Montgomery '07 The 4-year-old winner of the Nikki Wynn '07 Kentucky Derby was eutha- nized on Monday after a series Sports Editor of new setbacks in attempts to Shaun Kreider '08 save the colt's life. After he shattered his hind leg in the Layout Editor Preakness Stakes race in May, Cassandra Kane '10 he underwent numerous sur- 24-10 Colts 23-13 Colts 23-20 Bears geries to fix the broken bone. Business Manager The Mr. Hyde half of Rex The Bears have a lot of prob- Although Peyton Manning Chelsea Byers '08 Tough Road for Iraqi Grossman will show up in this lems, namely the inconsistency and the high-powered Colts of- Scholars game while Peyton Manning of starting quarterback Rex fense is more skilled than Rex Adviser Students in Iraq are finding it won't have a great performance Grossman. This will be a battle Grossman and the Bears' aver- Professor Frances Seeger increasingly difficult to get an either. The Colts defense will of strengths as the potent Indi- age offense, the defense is an- education. The Ministry of Ed- do surprisingly well agains the anapolis offense takes on the other story. Chicago's defense Staff Writers ucation says that only 30 per- Bears offense and give Peyton strong Chicago defense. It'll will blitz and pressure Manning Jennifer Fontanez '09 cent of Iraq's students are good enough field position that come down to the running the entire game. Expect Man- Steve Whiskeyman '09 currendy attending class—the it won't matter how much his games of both teams...and I ning to make some mistakes as Kevin Wisniewski '09 lowest level since the U.S.-led thumb is or isn't hurting him. have my money on the duo of the CB's for the Bears will cre- invasion four years ago. Once Look for Joseph Addai to Joseph Addai and Dominic ate turnovers. If Grossman can Sports Writers proud of its doctors, profes- pound home two running Rhodes. I have to support the play a turnover-free game, he Steve Wisner '09 sors, and engineers, Iraq's uni- touchdowns. Devon Hester will stronger conference in this one. should be OK. Ryan Zvorsky '09 versities, which are directly score the Bears' only TD. I'm going with the AFC! linked to its future are on the ' La Vie is published every Thursday of the academic year. LVC Red Avenger: Strike Two verge of collapse. Meetings are held Mondays at Information Courtesy 6 p.m. in the basement of "It's not in my job description Responds Mund College Center, activities to chase superheroes," says Mac- of npr.org room #3. Any opinions ex- Donald. "Everyone is enjoying * pressed in La Vie are not nec- to Bush's this." Progress essarily those of the And everyone is, indeed, en- - organization or college. Ad- joying the return of this "super- continued from page 1 dress all correspondence to La 'New Way hero", including Public Safety the goal is to repeat the process Vie Collegienne, Lebanon Valley- Officials. on the north side by summer. College, Annville, PA 17003. E-mail: [email protected] Forward' Public Safety head, Al Yingst, With the construction moving does not have a problem with from one side to another, faculty Image from the Red Avenger's We want Facebook page. the Red Avenger. and staff will relocate to the in Iraq continued from page 1 "I think that its a strong, fun newly reconstructed south wing YOU! "He's an tradition," says Yingst. "There's during this process. Ryan Zvorsky '09 awesome dude," says Andy a strong and positive nature to it "The faculty have been won- La Vie Collegienne rj^)[email protected] Goetz, a freshman who wit- as long as nothing is damaged." derful in the kinds of conditions Cassandra Kane '10 nessed the Red Avenger making This does not mean that Pub- they have had to put up with," is looking for new [email protected] a mad dash towards Keister Hall. lic Safety is going to let the Red says Toll. He's referring to the President MacDonald is also Avenger run amok through cam- often unpleasant conditions such writers! President Bush revealed a new delighted to see a relic of campus. According to the current as dust, noise, and multiple strategy to bring the U.S. closer pus tradition reborn during his rules and regulations, Public moves to temporary offices that Come Check us out: to victory in the war in Iraq on tenure at Lebanon Valley Col- Safety officials are required to re- the faculty and staff have ad- Meetings Mondays Jan. 9. It includes sending ap- lege. port campus pranks as criminal justed to. proximately 21,500 more troops "I think its great fun and kind mischief. The mild winter (so far) has at 6 p.m. to Iraq to ease the sectarian vio- of silly," says MacDonald. "I Yingst is not worried about the been very helpful to the con- La Vie Office, lence over the next 12 to 18 think this kind of living history Avenger's antics so long as they struction crew. With construc- basement of Mund months. is what... gives richness, and in remain harmless. tion moving ahead according to Bush has faced opposition this case color, to a small col- "If the Red Avenger wants to plan, student will be able to enjoy College Center from both the public and an op- run around campus in a cape and the newly reconstructed south posing party Congress since the Macdonald is not concerned a mask all day, that's fine with side of the new building next fall. Or e-mail announcement. with finding the Avenger's iden- me... as long as we get no noise The rest of the building is ex- Students among the LVC com- tity, so long as the pranks remain complaints," Yingst said. pected to be done by early 2008. [email protected] mmunity have d on page 4 benign. continue 2/1- 8:00 p.m. 2/1- 9:00 p.m. Hillel Jewish Student Union, Faust Lounge Men's Bible Study, Faust Lounge