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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 84, No. 5 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 February 9, 2017 Dream Racial incident Human together library investigated off-campus Megan Marron ’18 Maria scacchitti ’18 staff Writer staff Writer After three days of fog and Lebanon Valley College rain, the sun began to shine held its Fourth Annual Sym- as Dr. Charles H.F. Davis posium on Inclusive Excel- gave the keynote address at lence on Jan. 24, hosting the Fourth Annual Sympo- a number of speakers and sium for Inclusive Excellence inviting open dialogue to at Lebanon Valley College. unify the LVC community According to the College’s against prejudices common- website, the purpose of the ly seen in today’s society. symposium, held on Tuesday, Throughout the day, a num- Jan. 24, was to encourage ber of workshops and open “students and staff to learn, dialogues took place follow- grow, and commit as a cam- ing the headlining speaker, pus to comprehensive and all celebrating the beauty of continuing engagement with diversity and how it strength- [LVC’s] diverse community.” ens society as a whole. Of Keynote speaker Dr. Charles Photo by Kaitlyn Good these sessions, the Vernon H.F. Davis is currently the di- Kaitlyn good’17 Bugg placed his order and “We exchanged some words and Doris Bishop Library rector of higher education re- staff Writer waited at the counter with a and I flipped some chairs and hosted its own “human li- search and initiatives at the No charges were filed friend. It was then that the left,” Bugg said. “I left and brary,” where students and University of Pennsylvania against Just Wing It founder owner approached them. went to Friendship House. faculty were able to sit and Center for the Study of Race Chris Behney after police say “A guy came out with a beer in There were seven of us to- converse with a variety of and Equity in Education. Da- he used a racial slur against one hand and a stack of mon- tal that went back looking for people from all walks of life. vis travels around the nation LVC student Ricky Bugg, Jr. ey in the other hand and called an apology. The cops were “Everyone has a story to studying and addressing According to Bugg, a ju- me a n—ger,” Bugg said. there when we got back.” tell,” Javon Nelson, a junior campuses about social issues nior business administration Bugg admits that he initial- Behney contacted Ann- double major in art and busi- and student movements. major, at about 1:30 a.m. on ly laughed at the incident, ville Police who respond- ness administration, said. The opening address Sunday, Jan. 22, he entered thinking the man was mak- ed to his report of a distur- Nelson chose to go to was attended by an es- the establishment intend- ing some kind of joke but bance at the restaurant. this event because he timated 1,000 students; ing to order wings as he had Bugg intended to leave the Bugg was interviewed was interested in hear- Davis discussed issues done regularly, nearly three restaurant and to eat else- by police at that time. He ing what those who vol- times a week, since attend- where. Bugg told La Vie the See DREAM/ Page 5 ing Lebanon Valley College. racial slur was uttered twice. See INCIDENT/ Page 2 See LIBRARY/ Page 3 LVC students march Brianna Metsger ’19 million people. The march in staff Writer D.C. alone consisted of more than 500,000 participants, “Welcome to your first day; an estimated three times we will not go away,” protest- more people than at the in- ers chanted while marching auguration the day before. side by side in the nation’s It is unclear whether the capital to oppose Presi- march was a protest or a dent Donald Trump’s pro- simple demonstration; how- posed policies and rhetoric. ever, the mission and vi- A sea of pink hats and plen- sion of the march, which is ty of signs filled the original posted on the march’s offi- march route past capacity cial website, suggests, “the on Saturday, Jan. 21. Thirty Women’s March on Wash- LVC students attended the Photo by Brianna Metsger ington will send a bold mes- march in solidarity against was to unify people to stand Washington now holds the mated that the official march sage to our new government the new administration in together to defend the rights title of the largest protest in in Washington, D.C., and its on their first day in office, the White House. The pur- of all marginalized humans. American history. Profession- sister marches around the pose of the march and rally The Women’s March on al crowd scientists have esti- world attracted nearly two See MARCH/ Page 2 2 La Vie CoLLegienne February 9, 2017 INCIDENT Students protest continued from page 1 said. “Those who want to take another route, God bless them, but that’s not what I want to do. That’s not what our movement is about.” Bugg, Sr. also said racism is not something we should have to deal with in 2017, but the racial incident and derogatory comments made toward the peaceful protest give reason to believe racism is still an issue. Photo by Brianna Metsger As the march came to a Brianna MetSger ’19 stop on the corner of U.S. Staff Writer Route 422 and PA Route Photo by Kaitlyn Good Students and community 934, marchers held signs said police told him this type cident as refusal of service. ness, equality, and kind- members came to support encouraging love over hate, of behavior happens a lot with Chief Dugan reiterat- ness,” Bob Mikus, Associ- Ricky Bugg, Sr. and the Dare and Bugg, Sr. spoke about him, in reference to Behney. ed that this incident is ate Dean of Student Affairs, 2 Care to Heal Racism Foun- his experiences with racism. Annville Police investigated not indicative of Annville said. “As evidenced during dation in their goal to bring “This isn’t something that the case for a week. Police or the LVC community. our recent Symposium on peace and love to Annville. just happened overnight,” Chief Bernard Dugan said “The campus has been Inclusive Excellence, we This movement was in re- Bugg, Sr. said. “It’s a pro- that according to Pennsyl- really supportive of me,” will continue to reinforce sponse to a racial incident cess. It’s okay if you deal vania code, utterances of Bugg said. “I want justice. and affirm those values.” involving Ricky Bugg, Jr., a with some racist feelings. racial slurs do not consti- I would never go back.” Police encourage witness- junior business administra- Honesty is so important. I tute a crime unless another Bugg said nothing like this es to come forward with any tion major. Bugg, Sr. spoke admire the person who can punishable crime simulta- has ever happened to him in additional information. The outside of Miller Chapel say, ‘yes, I struggle with neously occurred. Following Annville and doesn’t believe case is closed at this time. Tuesday, Feb. 7 about the hate. Can we talk about it?’” review of the case with Dis- the actions of one represent Just Wing It was closed movement and its impor- Though some drivers rolled trict Attorney Dave Arnold, the community at large, nor for several days, but has tance. He also stressed the down their windows to shout Dugan said that no criminal the values of the College. since reopened. The own- protest would be peaceful. disparaging comments, the charges will be filed against “Lebanon Valley College ers have not returned “There is so much that can movement still stood with Behney due to the lack of remains committed to our our calls for comment. be accomplished through peace, respect and love. evidence supporting the in- core values of inclusive- K. GOOD [email protected] love and hope,” Bugg, Sr. B. METSGER [email protected] Sanctuary campus MARCH Letters to the Editor continued from page 1 La Vie Collegienne requires all Letters to the Editor to con- and to the world that wom- women that don’t fit the femi- tain the author’s name, tele- en’s rights are human rights.” nine stereotype. I think we’re phone number, and email ad- LaElla Dickerson, a nearing a place where more dress. No initials or pen names will be accepted. La Vie does not sophomore criminal jus- voices are being heard.” publish any anonymous letters. tice major, marched be- Baldwin is also president Telephone numbers and email cause she feels that things of the Black Student Union, addresses are required for veri- have gotten out of control. president of Feminist Col- fication. They will not be printed. Letters should be no longer “This [march] was to show lective and the Women’s than 200 words. All letters for that you can’t [take away Services and Gender Re- submission become property of our rights],” Dickerson said. source Center house lead- La Vie Collegienne. La Vie re- serves the right to edit for length, “That’s not okay. We’re not er. She encourages anyone accuracy, and clarity. Submis- going down without a fight. who feels alone to reach out sions may be edited and may be You can try to ignore us, but to someone to be a support published or otherwise refused. Photo by Maria Scacchitti we are the American peo- network. For more informa- Letters, columns, and opin- ion-based articles do not neces- ple and you can’t ignore us.” tion on how to get involved sarily represent the views of La Maria Scacchitti ’18 wasted the power that I have Tamara Baldwin, a junior so- in activism or have your Vie or Lebanon Valley College. Staff Writer been given,” Lala said. “I want ciology major, believes this voice heard, please email Submissions may be More than 30 LVC students to ensure that [immigrant stu- march was not just a moment Tamara at [email protected]. emailed to [email protected]. have put together a petition dents] will be protected so but a budding feminist move- The official Women’s March to make the College a sanc- they can take advantage of ment with the goal of equality. website encourages people La Vie Collegienne tuary campus. By definition, the incredible educational “We were not in unison all to stay active and updat- 101 N. College Ave | Annville, PA 17003 making the College a sanc- system [LVC] has in place.” standing for one cause, but I ed on the political status of Established 1924 tuary campus would protect Baldwin and Lala plan to do think that it’s extremely im- America. A new campaign its undocumented students present the document to the portant to note that the march has been launched to en- Winner of from legal actions and oth- Board of Trustees Friday. probably would not have courage people to take action Pennsylvania Newspaper er acts of discrimination. The petition is available on a happened if Donald Trump on important issues facing Association Keystone Press Awards in 2012 and 2015 Junior sociology major Ta- GoogleDoc and on Facebook. was not the president and our country. To get involved mara Baldwin and senior Pres. Lewis E. Thayne, Ph.D. he hadn’t posed a threat of in this campaign, please CO-EDITOR Lyndsay Riedel ’17 biology major Vidya Lala said Thursday he, along with taking away rights,” Baldwin visit womensmarch.com. CO-EDITOR were major contributors the board, are not in favor of said. “My favorite thing [about “This wasn’t just a mo- Veronica Pettyjohn ’18 to the petition’s formation. declaring LVC a sanctuary the march] was the attempt at ment; this is a movement,” ADVISER “If I don’t use my voice to campus. His response is on- being so inclusive. We usu- Baldwin said. “This isn’t the Jaime Fettrow-Alderfer help those who are forced to line at www2.lvc.edu/lavie. ally forget about women of end; there is much more.” remain voiceless, then I have M. SCACCHITTI [email protected] color; we forget about these B. METSGER [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne February 9, 2017 3 AccessLVC will impact registration process HUMAN LIBRARY continued from page 1 Laura Brent ’18 Staff Writer With the numerous chang- es in the academic programs, Lebanon Valley Col- lege will be releasing a new version of AccessLVC in the next few weeks that will change this upcoming semester’s registration process. In the past, students have registered for classes one Photo by Laura Brent semester at a time. This year, students will regis- take three 3-credit courses with checkmarks and col- ter for both the fall 2017 plus one 1-credit course (for a ors to make reading it much and spring 2018 semes- total of 10-credits). Students easier. There will also be a Photo by Maria Scacchitti ters on a new user-friend- are required to take all four feature where students can ly version of AccessLVC. courses in the same academic send comments to their ad- unteered had to say, since LVC, but possibly don’t know The Assistant Dean and year as a sophomore or junior. viser within the degree audit. this type of dialogue is not typ- me as an individual,” Lala said. Registrar Jeremy Maisto ex- “The new curriculum is very The MBA students used the ically shared on a daily basis. She said that she enjoyed plains that the new registra- integrated,” Maisto said. “The new version of AccessLVC in “I wanted to see some- taking part in the human li- tion process was sparked by challenge we realized from November to try out the new one else’s story, how they brary because it not only al- the new general education a registration perspective registration process. Maisto look at things through lowed her to share her story, program, Constellation LVC. is if we kept the old model describes the MBA registra- their eyes,” Nelson said. but she also learned a lot “We talked about a lot of dif- when students are register- tion as a success, and it has The volunteers in the event about others in the event. ferent options,” Maisto said. ing in the fall, they might run had positive feedback so far. had various life experiences “It kind of makes you “Each option had its chal- into problems in the spring.” “The new AccessLVC is to share; the catalog varied take away the stereotype; lenges and this one does as The new AccessLVC also of- very clean, modern and con- from selected students on then at the end of the day well, but we thought this op- fers the ability to plan cours- temporary,” Nicole Berkh- campus to a sexual assault [you] realize that this is tion was the best because es for the future. Essential- imer, MBA student, said. survivor. This variety allowed a person with unique ex- students could fully map ly, there will be a “planning” “The usability is seam- students to listen and dis- periences,” Lala said. out a schedule for the year.” feature and a “register” fea- less, and it’s nice that there cuss different day-to-day More than 1,000 students, This is the first year that ture. This will allow students is an opportunity to plan struggles they have faced. faculty and members of the Constellation LVC has taken to plan their classes as far ahead within the system.” Vidya Lala, a senior biology staff in the LVC communi- place, and it has affected how ahead as they desire. This Students should be on the major, was one of the stu- ty participated in the sym- the current freshmen class can help students who want look-out for emails over the dents who volunteered to be posium activities. Over the registers for general educa- to study abroad or plan out next couple of weeks ex- “checked-out” for the after- course of the day’s events, tion classes. The upperclass- when courses are offered plaining how the new Ac- noon. Lala comes from what the college as a whole ac- men will continue to follow the during their time here at LVC. cessLVC will work along with she described as a “tri-cul- tively engaged and celebrat- old general education track. “I’m hopeful people will ap- a series of tutorial videos. tural” background, as she ed the diversity of our com- Next year, a new program preciate being able to plan out Registration for both the recognizes herself as Hindu, munity in a positive manner. within Constellation LVC will the entire year,” Maisto said. fall and spring semester will Indian and South African. take place called Connective Additionally, the degree audit take place March 30 - April 6. “I feel like a lot of people know Experience. Students will will be much more simplified L. BRENT [email protected] me for different titles here at M. SCACCHITTI [email protected] Green Dot training Sammi Hummer ’17 anything else, and we are Staff Writer working towards that goal.” Lebanon Valley College is During this training, stu- a relatively safe campus and dents anonymously share Green Dot plays a hand in stories that have affect- the safety of the students. ed them or someone they On Feb. 5, 2017, LVC held know. This gives students its final Green Dot Bystand- the opportunity to fully un- er Intervention Training for derstand how Green Dot In- the 2016-17 academic year. tervention could have been This session hosted 20 helpful in these situations. LVC students who were ea- Roberto Marti, Assis- ger to learn what it takes to tant Director of Admis- Photo by Sammi Hummer Graphic courtesy of LVC Green Dot be a Green Dot Bystander. sion, is an advocate for Melissa Sherwood, Human olence anywhere, really,” “We show a picture of the the Green Dot program. Each student walks away Resources Coordinator, be- Sherwood said. “It’s import- campus with red dots, which “The only way a college from this experience as a lieves that Green Dot is a pro- ant that we get as many stu- are acts of violence, and we campus can really change certified Green Dot Bystand- gram that can really change dents as possible to become want all of those red dots is if enough people get in- er. They are awarded with campus-based violence. Green Dot Bystanders.” to be covered with green volved,” Marti said. “The a t-shirt and a certificate “I’m really optimistic about The trainings are four hours dots, who are the ones be- only way less people will get upon completion of training. Green Dot and its abilities long and include four different ing trained,” Sherwood hurt is if we get the people to change the way we see modules that go in depth about said. “In fact, we want more in our lives to each add their campus violence and vi- being an active bystander. green dots on the map than own green dots to the map.” S. HUMMER [email protected] 4 La Vie CoLLegienne February 9, 2017 Students develop project to help kids with autism Kristen DoverspiKe ’17 while climbing, planning out whole project worthwhile.” special contibutor the next level of climbing The collaboration between At LVC, students can expect difficulty that they wanted to the physical therapy and ear- to learn beyond the classroom. complete, and gaining overall ly childhood education stu- For some physical therapy confidence in this new skill.” dents was a perfect match and early childhood educa- Not only did the project for the project—the education majors, this means tak- see success, but it also had tion majors have an under- ing the skills they’ve gained a positive impact on the stu- standing of ASD and how to and putting them to real-world dents who helped make it best encourage adolescents, use. These students, in col- happen. Combining educa- while physical therapy ma- laboration with a local gym, tion with immersive experi- jors bring their knowledge of developed a rock climbing ences helps better prepare physical movement, activi- program for adolescents with students for life after gradua- ty level based on heart rate Photo at Climbnasium Autism Spectrum Disorder tion, but the fact that the proj- and climbing tips to the table. (ASD). Later this month, their they decided to take action. Mechanicsburg, along with ect sought to help the greater “Together with the educa- findings will be on display at a “Through our research, we Dr. Kathryn Oriel, an LVC good added another element tion students, we were able to national conference in Texas. discovered that as individuals physical therapy professor, to the positive outcome. problem-solve better and in- ASD is a developmental with ASD age, they become students were able to see “I would have to say my teract with the adolescents to disorder that can affect one’s more sedentary and are af- the positive impact that ex- favorite and most rewarding the fullest extent,” Stoltz said. socialization skills, caus- forded fewer opportunities ercise can have on kids with part of this project was see- The findings from the proj- ing communication and be- in the community domain,” ASD. Their research sets ing the look of achievement ect will be presented at the havioral-related difficulties. Adam Fuehrer, a 6th year a precedent for how ASD on the faces of the partic- Combined Sections Meeting According to the Center for physical therapy major, said. might be treated in the future. ipants after they climbed (CSM) Physical Therapy Ed- Disease Control and Preven- “By creating the rock climb- “We saw multiple adoles- to the top of the rock wall,” ucation Conference in Feb- tion, one in 68 children is di- ing program, we provided a cents who came to the activ- Fuehrer said. “There was ruary. Seniors Danny Willey agnosed with a form of ASD. unique experience for this ity very quiet and reserved, one individual who was very and Kayla Klumpp will attend When some physical ther- group to socialize with their but once they began climb- shy and kept himself seclud- the conference and repre- apy students learned that peers, while also getting the ing and gained self-assur- ed from everyone. When he sent the group as they pres- adolescents with this disor- added benefit of exercise.” ance, their whole demeanor began climbing, he was a ent their research findings. der are often underserved Working with Mike Decav- changed,” Katelyn Stoltz, a whole new person, laughing when it comes to physical alcante, an adapted climbing senior physical therapy ma- and even telling us jokes. activity in a social space, instructor at Climbnasium in jor, said. “They began to talk These outcomes made the K. DOVERSPIKE [email protected] Third-generation legacy Saturday getaway bus trips Hayley Holloway ’17 rebeKKa carpenter ’18 will then ask the student to cov- special contributor staff writer er a small portion of the cost. Lebanon Valley College’s Feedback from the stu- One student has contin- Student Programming dents has been positive. ued a long-standing fam- Board is once again pro- “I have gone on multiple ily tradition of attending viding a series of fun and bus trips and they are actu- Lebanon Valley College. exciting off-campus trips. ally really fun and they are Andy Fisher, a senior Annville is within driving a great way to try some- business administration distance of several major at- thing new,” Julia Gober, ju- major, is the third gener- tractions and events, but for nior business major, said. “I ation in his family to at- some students driving is not went on the ski trip and I got tend LVC. Both his parents an option because of costs to try skiing without paying and paternal grandparents or lack of transportation. To a huge amount of money.” graduated from the Valley. help the students of LVC, While most of the trip Fisher’s parents graduat- the Student Programming suggestions come from Photo by Hayley Holloway ed in 1978. His dad was a Board, for the past 15 years, the Student Program- physics major and his mom work with kids after com- also come to campus for has planned a bus trip ev- ming Board, students and studied sociology. Fisher’s pleting observations at local sporting events and concerts. ery Saturday throughout the staff members can submit grandparents graduated in schools. Fisher does not be- Fisher is a member of Al- semester as a way to pro- their suggestions, as well. the early 1950s. His grand- lieve his experience as a leg- pha Phi Omega, a co-ed ser- vide students with a ride to The next bus trip is sched- father was a religion major acy student is very different vice fraternity on campus. His these attractions and events. uled for Feb. 11 and will and his grandmother was from that of other students. roommate Patrick Maxwell is Jennifer Evans, director of take students to a Hershey a music education major. “I guess it’s just familiarity also a member of APO. They Student Activities, explains Bears ice hockey game. Fisher originally came with the place that I had be- met their freshman year. the purpose of providing The bus leaves campus at to the Valley as a second- fore I got here,” Fisher said. “He’s really thoughtful these trips for the students. 5 p.m. and will return after ary education history major. “Just being so close to LVC and really funny,” Maxwell, “[The trips] provide stu- the game. Students can sign “I knew LVC was a good and being able to come up a senior international busi- dents with a way to get to up on Redbook to reserve place for secondary edu- here for things, It let me know ness, economics and glob- know places in the area and a seat. Interested students cation majors,” Fisher said. about the campus long before al studies major, said. “And to get off campus for some must hurry; seats fill fast. “I’d actually had some stu- I ever decided to come here.” he’s an old man. That’s fun,” Evans said. “It offers stu- A full list of future trips can dent teachers in high school Fisher’s parents are still in- how I would describe him.” dents an alternative activity.” be found on the bulletin board who had been from LVC.” volved with the College. They Fisher will graduate in The bus trips are available across from the Center for He decided to change his donate to LVC and serve on May. He plans to enter the to any full-time student at the Student Engagement in the major from secondary ed- a parents’ council, where they workforce and get a dog. College. As far as the cost, Allan W. Mund College Center. ucation history to business contact other LVC parents they are usually free unless administration because he to try and get them more in- the event is expensive. The realized he did not want to volved with the College. They H. HOLLOWAY [email protected] Student Programming Board R. CARPENTER [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne February 9, 2017 5 Overcoming tragedy Art exhibit Sammi Hummer ’17 Staff Writer Not many people can go through a tragedy and get back to reality so quickly, but for one Lebanon Valley College student, it was her only option. On July 21, 2015, then sophomore, Julia Gober, lost her mom, Anne Gober, in a horrific car accident in Wyo- ming, Pennsylvania. Anoth- er driver had swerved into Photo by Julia Gober her side of the road as Anne was driving home from work. ber thinking he was such an was kind of hard when she Gober recalls the ex- idiot. My mom was dead be- came back because I didn’t act moment she found cause of it and he was fine.” want to be overbearing, but out and describes it as Gober spent the rest of we worked out a system.” the worst day of her life. the summer dreading com- With all of the friends and “I was at my grandparents ing back to school. With the staff support that Gober had, house, and we got a call, and support of her three siblings, she came back to school. I just knew that something dad and friends, the transition Even though it was difficult, had happened,” Gober said. back to LVC was easier than she pushed on and ended up “When I found out that she she imagined it would be. enjoying her sophomore year. was dead, I just remember “I really didn’t want to leave “Everyone was really Photos by Maria Scacchitti running around the kitchen, my family,” Gober said. “I nice,” Gober said. “I had maria ScaccHitti ’18 day-Friday, 1-4:30 p.m., Sat- not really knowing what to do.” knew it was going to be hard the greatest support system Staff Writer urday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. It turns out that the 34-year- being away from them. We just when I returned to school, or by appointment. Arnold Art The Suzanne H. Arnold Art old man who hit her head on wanted to be there for each and for that I am so thankful.” Gallery will also host a pho- Gallery is currently display- was under the influence of other as much as possible.” Gober is currently in her tography workshop, Modern ing Mary Ellen Mark’s “Tiny: morphine, had a suspend- Emily Sweeney, a senior junior year at LVC and study- Documentary Photography Streetwise Revisited” through ed license and was on pro- political science major and ing business. She is working and the Art of the Analog Print, March 19. Come and visual- bation from a prior incident. friend of Gober, was ready to hard to live for her mom, and Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. - 4 ize Mark’s documented en- “It took a while for us to help in anyway that she could. to keep her memory alive. p.m. Photographer Andrew counters with Tina, a young find out what really hap- “Right when I was told that Bale, of Dickinson College, homeless girl, from 1983- pened that day,” Gober said. her mom had passed away, I will be hosting the event. 2014. The gallery is open “It was a rough day when we obviously told her I was there got the report. I just remem- for her,” Sweeney said. “It S. HUMMER [email protected] Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., Thurs- M. SCACCHITTI [email protected] DREAM cer club, which organiz- es campus events such as continued from page 1 breast cancer awareness of marginalized groups week and Relay for Life. in communities all around This symposium is a point the country. Davis chal- of pride for those who help lenged students and staff to plan the event. Todd Snov- to take risks in order to el, the Director of Student create change in society. Engagement, was proud to “We can all live in a demo- share that with the first 24 cratic society only if democra- hours of registration post- cy is upheld by those that are ed for the event, more than in power recognizing that their 400 students had signed up power is to uphold and listen for the educational sessions. to the voices of the people and Overall, the day-long sympo- people who are continually sium served its purpose by in- and historically marginalized creasing awareness through- and oppressed,” Davis said. out the LVC community. Following the keynote, Pres- “My biggest takeaway from ident Lewis E. Thayne ad- [the symposium] was that dressed the student body on the best way to learn and similar issues and restated Photo by Megan Marron to lead is to listen,” Erin the College’s dedication to Kingham, a junior phys- equality and excellence. He Studies program, the new cultural Learning on campus. ical therapy major, said. also shared some of the areas Presidential fund for inclusive “We are a college because Students are excited of growth that had occurred excellence, growth in the ac- of the social and cultural for the event to contin- since the 2016 Symposium cessibility project on campus impact we can have on so- ue in the coming years. of Inclusive Excellence. This for those with disabilities, in- ciety,” Pres. Thayne said. included the expansion of re- tercultural and cross-cultural Following his speech, Pres. cruitment services to contin- training for all faculty of the Thayne awarded the Pres- ue in diversifying the campus, College, and the presentation ident’s service award to the creation of a new Africana of plans for a Center for Inter- the Colleges against Can- M. MARRON [email protected] 6 La Vie CoLLegienne February 9, 2017 Club corner: Cause for Paws Danielle Cook ’17 about, or that the time did Staff Writer not work out for them.” Joining a club in college The change in meeting time is easy; starting a club from can hopefully draw in more scratch is much, much harder. students who had night class, During the spring semester like McNarama, or other en- of 2015, psychology senior gagements on weeknights. Desiree Ruiz and psychology As for advertisements, the junior Summer Boltz decid- executive board members ed to start a club to promote are already trying to remedy animal welfare, through do- that error. Flyers have al- nations and trips to local an- ready been hung on bulletin imal shelters. However, the boards and bathroom stalls, club Desire to Care, recently encouraging people to learn renamed Cause for Paws, about the club’s activities with is not well-known among the Humane Society of Leba- the students on campus. non County and ZooAmerica Boltz, the vice-presi- Group Outreach programs. dent of the club, believes Anyone interested in ani- the reason is quite simple. mal welfare can attend the “Advertising,” Boltz next meeting is on Feb. Photo by Desiree Ruiz said. “Point-blank.” 19 in the Miller Chapel. Ellie McNarama, a soph- the case for Cause for Paws.” list, and their guest speak- p.m. every other Sunday, as “We are making baby omore biology student, McNarama has expressed er hosts from ZooAmerica opposed to Desire to Care’s steps,” Boltz said, “but agrees; she first learned continuous vocal interest in drew dozens of interested Thursday evening meetings. hopefully someday about the club from a sign the club since learning about adults and students alike. “What we were doing be- Cause for Paws will be- on the door of the computer it, and she is not the only However, regular club meet- fore wasn’t working, so ob- come an LVC standard.” room in the Allan W. Mund one. When Ruiz and Boltz ings only draw about four to viously something needed College Center basement. held an information table for six members, most of whom to change,” Boltz said. “We “Other clubs I’ve found from the club at LVC’s activities are on the executive board. had numerous complaints word of mouth,” McNarama fair, they received nearly 20 This semester, Cause for that either [students] didn’t said. “Unfortunately, that isn’t signatures on their email Paws is now meeting at 3 know what the club was D. COOK [email protected] In the spotlight: McCadney’s journey MBB & athletes present wish Collin Moore ’18 Staff Writer There are dozens of people at LVC who ensure students have the best possible experience; Olajiwon McCad- ney is one of those people. McCadney was hired as the Assistant Director of In- tercultural Affairs & Inclu- Photo by Athletic Communications sive Programming at LVC in thereSa MeSSenger ’18 sented with her wish to go 2014. Born in Mississippi, Staff Writer to Disney World, along with McCadney attended North- Make-A-Wish kid Sammy a custom LVC Make-A-Wish eastern University for his Hill was honored prior to the basketball jersey, cheer- undergrad and State Univer- men’s basketball game on leading jacket, Hershey- sity of New York at Potsdam Saturday, Jan. 28. During park day pass and more. for his masters. His life, he says, has been a journey. the ceremony, Hill was pre- T. MESSENGER [email protected] His responsibilities at LVC Campus recital are numerous. He serves as a certified life coach, a Brianna MetSger ’19 Green Dot and Brave Zone Staff Writer Photo by Marketing and Communications facilitator and adviser of Natalie Burr, a sophomore several clubs on campus He works with more than In 2016, McCadney as music education major, was including American Indian 250 students, making sure awarded the Wheeler Free- one of two students who per- Studies, Martial Arts, Asian they are applying themselves dom Award, which is given to formed in a recital on Mon- Culture, Hispanic Alliance academically and socially an individual who has worked day, Feb. 6, in Lutz Recital and the Black Student Union. while school is in session. to advance the rights of the lo- Hall. The performance is one “Interacting with the students “I really have come a long cal LGBTQ+ community. For of many other musical events is my favorite part of my job in way with the help of Olajiwon McCadney, this is just the be- that will take place this se- the Multicultural Fellowship both academically and social- ginning. He intends to com- mester. The full schedule can Program,” McCadney said. ly,” CJ Boxley, a sophomore plete his doctorate next year. be found on the La Vie web- In addition, he’s the house education major, said. “I’m site at www2.lvc.edu/lavie. advisor for the Friendship very sure I’m not the only House and Stonewall House. one on this campus as well. C. MOORE [email protected] B. METSGER [email protected] Photo by Brianna Metsger La Vie CoLLegienne February 9, 2017 7 Athletes abroad Theresa Messenger ‘18 year fall semester. Track meet new people from around sTaff WriTer did not play a role since I the world is something I will am a physical therapy ma- always cherish,” Wynn said. Study abroad programs at jor. I can red shirt a season Each student-athlete has Lebanon Valley College are and run track my fifth year.” found the adjustment back to highly encouraged, and this Albright also explained the College and his respective past fall eight student-ath- how he shaped his study sports to be generally easy. letes spent their time abroad. abroad experience while “Since Italy did not have Among those student-ath- considering athletics and any baseball facilities, I start- letes were Colin Albright, academic fulfillments. ed working out the day after a junior accounting and “My sport impacted my de- I returned to the states,” Al- economics double major; cision-making process be- bright said. “The adjustment Cooper Gerus, a senior po- cause I knew I had to travel back to life at the Valley has litical science major; and abroad in the fall in order to been pretty easy for me. I Bri Wynn, a junior physical Photo by Theresa Messenger not miss baseball season in made sure not to get too lazy therapy major. Each par- for each individual’s sport. utes from my apartment, so it the spring,” Albright said. “I while abroad as far as school ticipates in a spring sport; “I played a lot of soccer was easy to continue running was also able to fulfill some work goes, so it has been therefore, they were able to while in China,” Gerus said. to stay in shape. I also gained major and general education easy for me to get back in go abroad without sacrific- “The international students quite a bit of leg muscle since requirements while in Italy.” the swing of things at LVC.” ing the competition season. from the Middle East and Perugia is on top of a moun- Albright, Gerus and While they are all taking Albright who plays baseball, Europe would play every tain; I was walking up and Wynn also gained a great advantage of new experi- Gerus who plays lacrosse day, and there was a group down steep hills all day long.” deal of experience during ences back in the states and Wynn who runs track of lacrosse players I met The decision-making pro- their time abroad. Gerus and adapting to the Ameri- and field traveled to separate there, so they had the re- cess to study abroad was found the people he met can cultures, Albright, Gerus continents where they expe- sources to play. Definitely a not considered lightly in all to be the most memorable. and Wynn speak highly of rienced different cultures and great athletic community.” cases. Each student con- “The friends I made from their experiences. They are everyday life. Perugia, Italy, Albright also described sidered the possibility of different parts of the world has all pleased to have had the was Albright’s chosen des- his experience with ath- missing his or her season been the most rewarding part opportunity to study abroad. tination, while Gerus spent letics and training abroad. along with his or her aca- out of the entire study abroad “I would urge everyone to the semester in Shanghai, “Since baseball is an Amer- demic course requirements. experience,” Gerus said. consider studying abroad,” China, and Wynn traveled to ican sport and not widely rec- “As a physical therapy Wynn agreed that meet- Wynn said. “It is such an Hamilton, New Zealand, for ognized in other countries, major, I only had two possi- ing a variety of individu- amazing opportunity, and four months. Unfortunate- I could not find any baseball ble semesters I could go,” als was very impactful. these types of opportuni- ly, these countries did not facilities while in Perugia,” Al- Wynn said, “one being soph- “The opportunity to be im- ties are once in a life time.” have the same resources bright said. “There was, how- omore year spring semester mersed and learn about a dif- to continue regular practice ever, a track about 10 min- and the other being junior ferent culture and to travel and T. MESSENGER [email protected] Club corner: Seniors Helping Seniors rachel anderson ‘17 where do I even see myself sTaff WriTer in six months or six years?” Lebanon Valley College has Whitman said. “I feel like we introduced a new club to cam- are going to classes but not pus: Seniors Helping Seniors. thinking often enough about The club was founded by all possible options with our President Brandi Whitman, degrees and what we re- a senior self-designed Amer- ally want to do in our lives” ican studies major. She origi- To be granted “club” sta- nally thought of the idea during tus at LVC, Whitman worked her capstone class when she with Jen Evans, Director of began to work with the elder- Student Activities and the Al- ly at a local retirement home. lan W. Mund College Center “We’re a teaching club,” and Matt Winger, the club’s Whitman said. “We want to adjunct adviser, to fulfill club create a hands-on experi- requirements and paperwork. ence, especially for psychol- “We’ve had a very success- ogy, health science, biolo- ful year with a solid founda- Photo by Rachel Anderson gy and education majors.” tion of future success,” Strack The club began in the 2016 contain a recipe, a cooking made by the club’s mem- ed the club to get LVC stu- said. “The club has changed fall semester and works with utensil, food scented air fresh- bers to cognitively stimulate dents thinking about what our lives as volunteers as we the elderly at Stone Ridge ener and other cooking items the minds of the elderly.” they want to do after gradu- make memories with those Health Center, Annville Se- to help stimulate memories Despite the club name, ation, leading into their re- who are far wiser than us.” nior Center and Heath Farm through sensory reception. students of all majors and tirement. When Whitman Seniors Helping Seniors Estate. The club members This allows the elderly to share years are welcome to join. started working at the re- meets every Monday at 8 p.m. meet with the seniors at memories from their past. The group aims to positively tirement home, it changed in Miller Chapel room 115. these centers for activities “Sensory boxes are packed impact the lives of the elderly her perspective of what she Those interested in the including crafts, karaoke, bin- with themed items to remi- in the surrounding community wanted to do with her degree. club can contact Brandi Whit- go, sensory boxes and more. nisce about,” Kara Strack, by planning fun events and She hopes this club can help man at [email protected]. Each sensory box has a a senior biology major and activities that stimulate them others determine what ca- theme such as fall, sports or the vice president of the physically and cognitively. reer path they want to follow. cooking. A cooking box may club, said. “These boxes are Whitman initially creat- “I started thinking about R. ANDERSON [email protected] SPORTS Stuck in Canada rachel anderSon ’17 regular contact with Menard. familiar with the skaters. Staff Writer “As soon as we receive When Parsons is traveling The women’s ice hockey Coach Menard’s visa ap- with the men’s ice hockey team is currently playing with- proval, she’ll be back on team, Joey Lye, LVC’s head out a full-time head coach. the ice,” Hayes said. “We softball coach; Sean Haltam, This past fall, Lebanon Valley hope to hear something a volunteer assistant coach; College introduced a women’s in the next few weeks.” and Stacey Hollinger, associ- ice hockey team staffed with The College has applied ate director of athletics, help head coach Isabel Menard. for the H-1B visa through assist and travel with the team. However, Menard has been the United States Immi- “Even with Coach Menard unable to be with the team gration Service. The H-1B being in Canada for the past because of a visa complica- visa allows Untied States two months, Coach Par- tion with the United States. employers to temporari- sons and Coach Lye have Menard resides in Cana- ly employ foreign workers. kept Coach Menard’s sys- da and must receive a work “If Coach Menard’s H-1B visa tems and standards, which Photo by Rachel Havrylkoff visa to be able to be em- isn’t approved, we will consult will make her return easy for ployed in the U.S. Since she her first day at the College.” boarder control realized with our immigration attor- all,” Lloyd said. “Our team is does not have a work visa, Menard attended Syracuse Menard did not have a work ney to see if we have other very thankful to have them.” Menard has yet to be paid University before transferring visa. Therefore, the U.S. options for approval,” Hayes The team remains in contact for her coaching services. to Boston University, where boarder control denied her said. “We are very much with Menard through face- “Coach Menard came to she was named a Hock- access to work in or return to looking forward to Coach time and group messages. LVC with great intentions ey East Second Team All- the country. This means the Menard’s visa approval.” La Vie reached out to of building our team and Star both junior and senior women’s ice hockey team Currently, Don Parsons, Menard who referred us to program to be strong and year. After college, Menard has been and remains un- director of ice hockey op- Hayes; La Vie will contin- competitive,” Nikki Lloyd, a coached and played profes- able to work with Menard. erations and head men’s ue to follow the outcome junior forward on the hock- sional hockey in Switzerland. Ann Hayes, senior director of ice hockey coach, is coach- of the H-1B application. ey team, said. “Every play- When Menard traveled back human resources and Title IX ing the team. Parsons reer has grown in both sens- to Canada during the Col- coordinator, and Rick Beard, cruited this class of hock- es on-and-off the ice since lege’s Thanksgiving break, director of athletics, remain in ey players so he is already R. ANDERSON [email protected] Conrad’s comeback Hot Dog Frank Award Brett GilBert ’18 Aside from his leadership, Staff Writer Conrad’s on-court perfor- The Lebanon Valley Col- mance has been outstanding. lege men’s basketball team He went a perfect 8-8 from the was without a key part of floor en route to 27 points in a its team during the begin- win over Arcadia on Jan. 11. ning portion of its schedule. In addition, he scored a ca- Senior captain Travis Con- reer high 33 points, including rad was sidelined for the first eight three-point field goals, five games of the year with in a win over Hood College. a fractured foot. The Dutch- “When he plays well, it men struggled during that really gives the rest of the time, compiling a record of team a boost,” Will Boccan- Photo by LVC Athletics 2-3. The injury gave Con- fuso, a junior forward, said. rad a new perspective and take the things he saw from Conrad hopes that team will appreciation for the game. the bench and translate continue its strong play down “Sitting out was definitely those into action on the court. the stretch of the season. rough,” Conrad said. “It made “The translation to the court “We have proven we me a lot more appreciative has been more so growing can beat the top teams in of the time I have left play- through off the court input,” the league,” Conrad said. ing because luckily the inju- Conrad said. “Keeping com- “I think our maturity being ry was not season-ending.” munication lines open and lis- we have one senior and so Photo by Todd Snovel Since Conrad’s return, the tening to the guys on the bench many juniors will benefit us team has hit its stride on for things they see out there here late in the season.” thereSa MeSSenGer ’18 Jan. 28. Brandt and Julian the court. Conrad’s leader- or little adjustments to make.” The Dutchmen have two Staff Writer were honored for their contri- ship and three-point-shoot- Conrad also stressed the regular season games re- Shannon Brandt, assistant butions to the Lebanon Val- ing prowess have been a importance of the supportive- maining on their schedule. dean of academic success, ley College athletic program. huge part of the team’s re- ness of the team towards one Conrad‘s goal is to make the and Beth Julian ’09, director Together, they organize ath- cent success. The Dutch- another. A few words of en- conference playoffs and win of the center for writing & tu- letic study halls, academic men have won eight of their couragement when things are the league title, while also toring resources, accepted orientations and advise stu- last 11 games, including a not going well have allowed enjoying every last moment the Hot Dog Frank Athletic dent-athletes to ensure their win over conference-lead- the Dutchmen to bounce he has with his teammates. Service Award during half- success on and off the field. er Lycoming College. back from a tough break time at the annual Hot Dog Conrad has been able to or a couple missed shots. B. GILBERT [email protected] Frank game on Saturday, T. MESSENGER [email protected] 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 84, No. 6 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 March 2, 2017 Stuck in Canada This is an update to a story La Vie reported on in February. Rachel andeRson ’17 staff WRiteR The search is on for a new women’s ice hockey coach. Isabel Menard’s visa application was denied, which means she will not be returning as the LVC women’s ice hockey coach. Menard contacted the team through email to break the news. “This has been difficult not only on myself being away from all of you but more so on all of you who have had to be without a coach,” Menard said. “You all deserve nothing but the best as I had the ex- Photo by Kirsten Bannan treme pleasure to get to know all of you. You were all incredi- does not have work authori- and November of last year. captain, said. “We’re definite- ble to myself, your teammates zation in the United States, “The whole team is upset ly going to miss her because and the program. I will never and the College cannot she will not be coming back she made us all better.” forget each of you and you pay or compensate her for because just in the six weeks The College has begun will forever be in my heart.” the services she provided. she coached us on the ice, its search for a new coach. Since the visa application Menard worked with the hock- all of us made great improve- was not approved, Menard ey team throughout October ments,” Nikki Lloyd ’18, team R. ANDERSON [email protected] Florida service trip Spring break reminders BRianna MetsgeR ’19 es as she did in her lifetime. of the service trip, says that Friday, March 3 – Sunday, March 12 staff WRiteR A “typical” day will begin with planning the event has been • Halls close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 waking up early, grabbing a a great experience overall. • Halls re-open at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 The office of Spiritual Life quick breakfast and heading “I think my favorite part • All classes resume on Monday, March 13 along with interested students to help either St. John’s Hous- from last year was getting to • All students are required to leave campus and cannot and faculty take an annual trip ing or the Council on Aging. help out a community that during spring break to partic- St. John’s Housing is a Flor- isn’t as fortunate as mine enter a residential facility without permission during the ipate in community service. ida native version of Habitat as well as making about 20 break period. The group went to St. Augus- for Humanity where volun- new friends,” Mitman said. • All residential facilities and dining facilities will be closed. tine, FL, last year, and they teers will build or repair hous- “This year I’m going be- • Administrative offices and Public Safety will remain open. are returning this year to con- es. The Council on Aging is a cause I had such a great • Residential students must follow the checkout list on tinue their efforts of building program in Florida that does time last year. I’m sad that I houses and aiding the elderly. reparative work and spends didn’t go my freshman year.” their doors before leaving campus for break. This year there will be 25 time with elderly residents. LVC students who do not people on the trip. Partic- LVC volunteers will end the participate in the trip are en- Dining Hours: ipants will take a roughly day with a shower at the lo- couraged to attend a shar- Intermetzo: Closed: Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. 24-hour train ride to Flor- cal YMCA, dinner and free ing session on March 14, • Open: Monday, March 13 at 7:30 a.m. ida from Philadelphia. time to explore St. Augustine, where students who vol- Anna Maria Veila Ostrow, study or get to sleep early. unteered will speak about Dutchmen Den: Closed: Friday, March 3 at 1 a.m. an author and survivor of This year’s trip has been their experiences. Sign • Open: Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. the Holocaust, has gracious- planned by Holly Mitman, up on Redbook to attend. Bishop Brews: Closed: Thursday, March 2 at 5 p.m. ly donated money to the trip a junior chemistry and sec- • Open: Monday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. because she wants LVC stu- ondary education major with Mund Dining Hall: Closed: Friday, March 3 at 2:30 p.m. dents to be able to have as German and music minors. many wonderful experienc- Mitman, a returning member B. METSGER [email protected] • Open: Sunday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. 2 La Vie CoLLegienne March 2, 2017 Dancing with the LVC stars Time to talk body image theresa Messenger ’18 moted a great cause. LVC Megan Marron ’18 important because it brings “In the past we have done staff Writer is such a great school be- staff Writer forward such an important an eating disorder aware- cause clubs are able to come Lebanon Valley Col- topic,” Rebekka Carpenter, ness fashion show,” James together to put on some- lege’s Students Achiev- In the United States alone, a junior historical commu- Willey, a 50/50 peer helper thing great, and professors ing Victories Everywhere approximately 30 million peo- nications and art and visual said. “This year we decided even aren’t afraid to join in.” (S.A.V.E.) and dance team ple will suffer from an eating culture dual major and eat- to hold screenings because Organized by JoAnne united to raise a total of disorder during their lifetime. ing disorder survivor said. we understand that, with the Rubelmann, a junior histo- $2,124.68 during the Danc- Because eating disorders “It lets people know there stress that comes with col- ry major and dance team ing with the LVC stars event. don’t affect any single group, are people who care about lege, students can kind of vice-president, Dancing with LVC S.A.V.E. is a first year those who suffer will be of all them and want to help them.” ‘slip in’ to an eating disorder.” the LVC Stars took place Fri- club that dedicates its time to genders, races, ages and so- With the increased anxi- Willey also urges students day, Feb. 17. Dance team raising money for the great- cial statuses. Because of the ety and pressure of moving that need assistance sur- members paired up with er good. Each year, S.A.V.E. overwhelming pervasiveness away from home and starting rounding stress and body campus faculty as the “stars” plans to choose a desig- of eating disorders, National a new type of school, college image to speak to one of of the night, and squared nated charity and spends Eating Disorder Awareness students are extremely sus- the 50/50 peer helpers or off in an exciting contest. the school year gathering (NEDA) Week has taken ceptible to developing eating even one of the counselors Audience members had the funds to donate. This year, place for the past 29 years. disorders. According to the in Shroyer Health Center ability to vote for their favorite Alex’s Lemonade Stand This year’s awareness week, Multi-Service Eating Disor- for more serious troubles. star with monetary donations. was the chosen foundation. spearheaded by the National ders Association, 20 percent Counseling Services At the end of the evening, “LVC S.A.V.E. was thrilled Eating Disorders Association, of college students said that can be contacted at 717- Mary Gardner, aquatics direc- the dance team wanted to will run from Feb. 26 – March 4. they had or had previous- 867-6232 and the 50/50 tor and head swim coach and work with us, especially since According to NEDA’s web- ly had an eating disorder. Peer Helpers can be D’anna Sydow, a freshman we are a very new club to site, the purpose of National Lebanon Valley College’s reached at [email protected]. neuroscience major, took campus,” Brianna Cosgrove, Eating Disorder Awareness office of Counseling Services home the mirror ball trophy. a senior early childhood ed- Week is to shine the spot- held body image screenings “I am so grateful to ucation and special edu- light on eating disorders and on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in an ef- D’anna because she cation major and S.A.V.E. put life-saving resources into fort to raise the level of aware- gave me the confidence president, said. “We had a lot the hands of those in need. ness surrounding eating disor- of fun at the event and pro- See DWTS/ Page 4 “NEDAwareness Week is so ders and body image issues. M. MARRON [email protected] President’s Innovation Fund takes LVC to D.C. Jess Coughlin ’17 speCial Contributor Lebanon Valley College students and faculty recently joined more than 10,000 authors, editors, publishers and fellow teachers and students at the 50th Annual Associ- ation of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference. This year, the conference was held in Washington, D.C., and featured authors and panelists from across the globe. The conference itself is home to hundreds of panel discussions on craft and publishing along with a massive book fair that fea- Photos by Jess Coughlin tures publishing companies, literary journals, literary mag- only made possible by the “Not only did I enjoy be- Also along for the trip were Though eager to attend azines and information about President’s Innovation Fund, ing there as a representa- senior English and sociol- future conferences, there graduate program options for which allowed for maga- tive of Green Blotter, but I ogy major Jess Cough- is one thing about this those interested in writing. zine’s four student editors enjoyed being there as a lin and junior English ma- past trip that will always “It’s basically the Super Bowl and two faculty advisors to student who got to learn jor Sydney Fuhrman. stand out to the students. for writers,” Dr. Holly Wendt, travel to D.C., reserve a ta- about my own college’s lit- When asked if either the “I think sharing the expe- assistant professor of English ble at the book fair and pro- erary journal as well as my students or professors would rience with our professors and co-advisor to the Green mote both the Green Blotter future career,” Bryson said. attend another AWP confer- made the trip even more Blotter literary magazine, said. literary magazine and LVC. Jackie Chicalese, a junior ence in the future, the an- worthwhile,” Chicalese said. The students who attend- The conference itself lasted English major with a minor swers were all the same— “I am incredibly thankful for ed the conference were a three days and left a large im- in studio art, had a similar- each a resounding “yes.” the intimate relationships the part of LVC’s student-run pact on each of the students. ly enlightening experience. “I’ve learned things that will professors foster with us. It’s literary magazine, Green Paige Bryson, a freshman “I’ve learned a lot of tips and impact my teaching, my read- obvious that they genuinely Blotter, which accepts un- English major, went into the tricks of the trade,” Chicalese ing, my writing and my un- care about us as students, dergraduate prose, poet- conference as a new addition said. “But ultimately, I learned derstanding of the world in writers and individuals.” ry and visual artwork from to Green Blotter and with only that I love writing, I love the so many ways,” Sally Clark, anywhere in the world. outsider knowledge about the community writing creates, assistant professor in English Student attendance at this publishing industry, which she and that I want to hopeful- and adviser to the Green Blot- immense conference was aspires to join in the future. ly become a writer myself.” ter literary magazine, said. J. COUGHLIN [email protected]