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STUDENTS SAY METZ CHICKENED OUT
By Michael Gombita, Reporter gombitam@misericordia.edu
Students are crying fowl over changes to dining menus. As a result of student and guest feedback and executive decisions of the management, Metz Culinary Management changed the “J. Clark’s Grille” weekly menu. “They stopped serving grilled chicken every day out of nowhere,” said Mike Harth, first year medical imaging major. “They didn’t notify anyone that they would do that.” “Currently, on a daily basis we offer chicken patties, turkey burgers, hot dogs,” said Dale Lent, executive chef. “On Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, we offer hamburgers. Tuesday and Thursday we offer grilled chicken and on the weekends they are both served on the daily items.” Bruce Deeble, general manager, said guests may have hamburgers five days a week and grilled chicken four days each week. He said there are alternate chicken selections when grilled chicken is not available. “We do have chicken available as a patty,” said Deeble. “It’s not a processed patty. It is a chicken breast patty that is offered every day.” Julianne Cariola, first year occupational therapy major, said grilled chicken is a mainstay. “I think it’s bad because it’s the most popular item on the menu,” said Cariola. “One day when I was getting dinner, I had to wait in line for so long because everyone wanted grilled chicken.” Cariola feels grilled chicken is a staple in students’ diets. “All the athletes need their protein,” said Cariola. “They don’t have a sufficient protein meal in the main plate. Veal is available, but a lot of people do not like it. So then people are left with kind of nothing to eat.” Cariola also mentioned that she has also seen students add the grilled chicken to their salads as part of their meals. Jordan Hoffman, a first year physical therapy major, said the grilled bird is always a good choice for a meal. “I do not think that people eat off of the main plate as much. If I do, it is maybe once a week,” said Hoffman. “I am kind of bummed out.” Hoffman, who is also a member of the softball team, says it is important that she has
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“It demonstrates how a group of people from different nations are able to put their differences aside to work towards the achievement of a goal against seemingly insurmountable odds,” - Tim Jarvis
By Courtney Garloff, Editor-In-Chief garloffc@misericordia.edu The Dr. Midori Yamnouchi Lecture Series exposed students to the life of polar explorer Tim Jarvis who presented “Course of Action: Lessons from a Lifetime of Polar Exploration” March 23. During his lecture in the Lemmond Theater, Jarvis discussed work ethic and teamwork as he told stories of his most recent expedition. Jarvis explained that in 2013 along with five team members, he started out to recreate the 1916 survival story of legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. He and five companions completed an incredible journey, sailing a small row boat, the James Caird, across 800 miles of the roughest ocean in the world from Elephant island, Antarctica to the mountainous South Georgia Island.
“The expedition is in honor of Shackleton’s legacy. It demonstrates how a group of people from different nations are able to put their differences aside to work towards the achievement of a goal against seemingly insurmountable odds, a message that resonates powerfully in our modern world,” said Jarvis. Jarvis and his team were the first to successfully complete Shackleton’s experience. Dubbed “The Shackleton Epic,” the expedition set sail from Elephant Island in a replica of the James Caird and used only 1916 technology, food and equipment. “I have always dreamt of doing this, recreating his survival story was the big one for me,” he said. Jarvis usually goes on expeditions the modern way, using
a sled carrying all the supplies and food needed for his journey. “It is all about how much you can pull and how long you can pull it. These sleds normally weigh around 500 pounds,” said Jarvis. His most recent expedition was very different from the rest and he had challenges gaining sponsors, team members and a television deal. “Sometimes if people are resistant to your ideas, you have to bring them the closest to that idea,” he said. The journey took four years to plan. He spent the time recruiting team members, building the boat, applying for and receiving all of the necessary permits, and training for the extreme weather conditions. “This expedition had a lot of different stakeholders and a
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lot of starting points that we had to pull together to reach a common goal,” said Jarvis. The journey was two-fold: First the group had to sail the 800 miles from Elephant Island to the island of South Georgia. Then the team had to hike across the island to the exact whaling station that Shackleton had discovered many years before. The hike alone took the group 96 hours. “With both trips, six men started in the boat but once reaching South Georgia only three could continue. Ironically, in both cases the three to continue were the leader, the navigator and the tough guy,” said Jarvis. Both groups only saw the sun twice as they sailed across the South Atlantic. None of the team members involved with the expedition
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JOIN FORCES ON HOUSING REGULATIONS By Colleen Garrison, Editor garrisoc@misericordia.edu University officials are working with local municipalities to maintain residential zoning regulations. At the Dallas Township supervisors meeting on March 17, Bill Grant, Dallas Township supervisor, said he met with Robert Zavada, associate director of campus safety, and Amy Lahart, dean of students, to discuss options to control occupancy of local houses rented by students. “We want to protect the homes and our residents. More houses are being converted to rental units so we have concerned parties. Misericordia wants to work with us,” said Grant. A resident addressed officials at the meeting and said the occupancy of a privately owned house located in a neighborhood near campus exceeds the maximum number of residents allowed by zoning ordinances. The resident stated that more than four students live there. The resident said students are not causing any disruption in the neighborhood. However, he is concerned about the future and the possibility of a greater influx of students. Elizabeth Martin, vice chairman of the board of supervisors, said several township officials are aware of the situation. “We are working on an amendment and using neighboring municipalities for guidance. The police, zoning officials, and road master are also providing their input to make the amendment more comprehensive,” said Martin. Martin said an article will run in local newspapers to notify residents and raise awareness about the zoning regulation amendment once it is finalized. “We will get this straightened out,” said Martin. Zavada has collaborated with Carl Alber, Dallas Township zoning officer, on an updated procedure for monitoring student housing in the neighborhood. “We are being proactive. When we receive a request from an owner who wants to post their house as a rental on a bulletin board, they send a notice to Student Activities and Amy Lahart forwards the notice to me. I pass it on to Continued on page 3.
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Residents of the Rasmussen The mural took Randazza many upgrades to the strucHouse have noticed something only six to seven hours to ture in addition to the newly beautiful in the children’s play complete. installed mural. room. “I think it brings a lot of Katherine Pohlidal, director A large mural, unveiled at the energy to the room,” said Ranof the WWC program, has seen end of March, is the result of dazza. “The kids see it and it the house grow, just like the an agreement with artist David makes them jump around, and children who live there. “Razz” Randazza to create they get happy. It also lightens “We have done a lot of changsomething to entertain the the room up and looks more es to upgrade it and renovate kids while they are playing. like a playroom.” it a bit,” said Pohlidal, “a lot Randazza of interior paintworks in the ing throughout the maintenance house in which Razz department, has helped us with but he is also a as well, along with painter. volunteer projects.” “When I had Pohlidal said the the time to main floors in the paint it, we house have been decided to do redone and repainted a tree with and crews incorpoanimals,” said rated a study room Randazza. and office for the “Then we WWC coordinator, decided to Theresa Doughty. put it in the She said she feels playroom so confident improvethe kids could ments will feed the see it.” creativity of the The Rasmushouse. sen House, “We feel like we located on the are getting in that corner of Lake creative zone where Street and we are able to add in COLLEEN GARRISON/THE HIGHLANDER W. Center Hill more of the aspects Randazza poses with children from the Rassmusen house. that add more energy Road, accomThis is not the first project modates six students who and have an inviting atmothat Randazza has done on are in the Ruth Matthews sphere,” said Pohlidal. “We Bourger Women with Children campus. He has contributed want the families extremely his time to many other pieces Program. The house, which welcomed and to feel like they around the university, includis designed for the needs of are at home.” ing a mural outside the elevamothers and their children, Doughty, who Randazza said tor on the first floor of Mercy offer rooms like the playroom came up with the idea of the Hall. He also restored the to benefit the families. tree, has brought the wildercrucifix outside of the chapel, The mural consists of a ness inside. built a new tabernacle, and tree with various animals, “It was an idea to bring the he has painted many signs. including a blue jay, cardinal, outdoors in,” said Doughty. “It Randazza said he has painted opossum and two squirrels. also just makes it alive.” The tree also has an interesting hundreds of signs in the 20 Both Pohlidal and Doughty years that he has been an feature that has the children feel that it brings a special employee. stretching their imaginations. meaning to the house. “Most of the work I do here “There’s a hole in the tree, “It brings a lot of life into it is very involved with my job,” but there are eyes inside of and makes that space for the said Randazza. “I also have my it,” said Randazza “They are children,” said Doughty. “It is own side business doing signs, all wondering what it is, and a source of exploration every that’s why I put it there so they truck lettering and murals. time they look. There’s someWhen I do it at Misericordia, it thing new they see or it causes can keep their interest up and is just for the college, and I do they’ll be wondering what it them to wonder a little. It is it just because I enjoy it.” is, and each kid has their own also something that engages The Ramussen house has had them.” idea of what it is.”
Continued from page 1. received any payment for their work. Those in attendance were moved by the story. “I thought Jarvis was a good speaker, and his inspiring story can be used to motivate others to pursue their dreams. Most people wouldn’t think anything of a person recreating an expedition, since it already happened once, but the fact that he chose to not use modern technology or equipment to help him was brave,” said sophomore physical therapy major Arielle Kneller. The lecture was preceded by a week of events that featured a screening of a film based on Jarvis’ expedition. Jarvis is an environmental scientist, author, adventurer and public speaker with Master’s degrees in environmental
science and environmental law. He is committed to finding pragmatic solutions to major environmental issues related to climate change and biodiversity loss. “His research and work in the climate field has led to some significant findings and will help the world realize that things need to change or else the polar caps will not be there to explore anymore,” said sophomore physical therapy major Savannah Schools. He uses his public speaking engagements, films and books about his expeditions to promote progressive thinking in these areas and to emphasize solving problems by action, not advocacy. “I’m an outcome-focused person and apply this philosophy to both the expeditions I un-
dertake and my environmental work,” said Jarvis. The Dr. Midori Yamanouchi lecture series started in 2011. “It is exciting to expose students to accomplished people so students realize they are living in a larger world. By the time a Misericordia student graduates, I hope this lecture series helps each one to know they can succeed, and that they can interact with the type of person they aspire to be,” said Yamanouchi. Dr. Yamanouchi taught anthropology and sociology at the University of Scranton. Her goal is to bring world-class experts to campus for interaction with students.
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Inside Scope on METZ, CONTINUED Medical Truths Continued from page 1.
By Donya Forst, Print Editor forstd@misericordia.edu When I was younger, I always wanted to be a surgeon, but I was led away because although surgeons save lives and perform miracles, they also deal with some pretty disgusting things. This led me to choose another career in the medical profession, even though I didn’t know that the messy things that surgeons are involved with, other medical professionals are, too. There are many aspects of my chosen health science profession that I wished I had known before I started taking medical classes and doing a clinical rotation in the hospital. So here are 10 things I wish I would have known before I chose a major in the medical profession: 1. People throw up. People bleed. People have all kinds of gross and disgusting things on their bodies. Choosing a career in disciplines such as medical imaging, physical therapy or speech language pathology does not prevent you from seeing any of these things. Trust me, it really doesn’t. 2. Everyone who works in the medical profession is a medical professional. Whether you are a nurse or a doctor or a transporter, you see the same things day after day, and you have to know how to deal with them. You can’t learn in the classroom how to manage patients with specific diseases. Sure, you can learn about those diseases and how they act and make a person act, but how you, the medical professional, interacts with that patient is something you have to learn from doing. Even after that, the next patient isn’t going to be the same. 3. People die. It’s the most natural thing in the world. We all know there is an expiration date, but death is something everyone struggles with. Once again, this is something you can’t learn in the classroom, and possibly something you can never truly understand. You can ask all the questions in the world, but there is no answer. It just happens and I don’t really think anyone ever really gets used to the idea of it. 4. It’s really not a competition. You can be placed in a clinical setting with two to six other people and, sure, you can make it a competition and make yourself and everyone else miserable or you can work together and make it a valuable experience. It goes the same in the classroom. You can plot yourself against everyone else, but in the end it all comes down to what you take away from the experience and how well you adapt to the real work setting. 5. Your professors and clinical instructors really are there
to help you. Some people come into college hearing rumors that professors are their worst nightmare or they give tests on irrelevant material or they just don’t care about you. While that may be true for some, the majority, especially at Misericordia, are there to make sure we succeed and get the most out of our education. So if you don’t understand something, ask them for help. That isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength. 6. Some people don’t want to be helped. You go into the medical profession because you want to make a difference in the world, you want to help people, right? I know, that’s what everyone says. But then you get those patients who just don’t want any help at all. Don’t take it personally. We really don’t know their lives or what they are going through, and you never know, helping them and staying by their side might be just what they need, even if they don’t know it yet. 7. Scrubs are the most comfortable work attire ever. I always dreaded having to wear a uniform to school or work, but it turns out scrubs really shouldn’t ever be called a uniform. They are the closest things to sweatpants. Especially the OR scrubs - if I could wear those all day every day, I would. 8. You will see some of the coolest things in a hospital. Whether it’s a foot with a nail through it, an artery bypass in the operating room, or open heart surgery, the experience is something you will remember forever, and you will have some pretty gross things to talk about at the dinner table. I believe experiences like that truly do last a lifetime, and there’s no better thing than making those memories when you’re young. 9. Things can get tough, but don’t give up. There’s going to be that week when you have three tests, a lab report, two homework assignments and a lab practical. It’s going to feel like the end of the world and there’s no way you can accomplish everything and be proud of the grades you get. That’s not true. Take one thing at a time, manage your time and just try your best. That’s all anyone can do. 10. It really is the most rewarding job in the world. Students go into school thinking: Is it really worth going to school for this long just to do this? I’m telling you it is. There are not many things you can do that have an impact on a large number of people at one time, where you get to hear other people’s stories, and where you can truly love your job.
balanced and healthy meals. “Grilled chicken is healthier than the fried foods,” said Hoffman. “Now I kind of have to go to the fried stuff because if I do not like the main plate, I have to eat the fried items on the menu.” Deeble said he has heard students’ complaints, but there is good reason for the menu change. “We had more of the concern on the grilled chicken than the hamburgers,” said Deeble. “Our reasoning is the cost of the product and doing it seven days a week, twice a day.” Lent is interested to find out whether the menu changes will be a success. “In the beginning of the fall semester we added a glutenfree area,” said Lent. “This semester, we added more items like cereal, pop tarts, and bread.” Deeble listed more healthy dining additions. “We added the Live Well Station that contains hummus salad and fruit,” said Deeble. “We also added spinach this semester to the salad bar every day by students’ request.” Deeble said sustainability is another reason for the menu switch. “We don’t limit what you pick. We give you what you would ask for,” said Deeble.
“That is why we are very cognitive about that.” The T.A.S.T.E. Initiative has also helped in sustainability as well. “It has the students eat what they take,” said Deeble. “In return, they get a stamp and then if they get ten, they get a token.” Deeble explained that the waste level dropped a substantially as a result of the program. This semester, the waste level had dropped to about seventy pounds. Metz Culinary Management does its best to please everyone, Deeble said, and he understands that students may be getting tired of some menu items. “Students eat here six to seven days a week,” said Deeble. “You can go to your favorite restaurant in the whole world, and if you are eating there every day, you will get tired of it.” Deeble explained that there are many food choices in the dining hall. “The deli has many meats and cheeses for students to choose from,” said Deeble. “You can basically make your own sandwich there hot or cold.” Deeble said Metz is willing to accommodate special diets. Students may contact Metz if they have any concerns.
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CAPS CORNER De-Stress with Dogs Day!
April 21 - 11:00 - 1:00 Banks Lobby As the semester end is nearing quickly, don’t let stress build up. Remember to breathe and actively engage in stress-relieving activities. If you are an animal lover, take advantage of the therapy dogs who will be with us in the Banks Lobby on April 21st. Research has shown that engagement with animals lowers stress, blood pressure, etc. so let the dogs assist you in keeping your stress down. Please also know that the CAPS Center counselors are here to assist you as well.
Cultivate Your Creativity
In the Gifts of Imperfection, Brene’ Brown encourages individuals to get creative. Creativity is a guidepost to wholehearted living where we learn to let go of comparison. Students are welcome to bring their own creative project to work on to inspire others or try a new creative project. April 15, 2015 noon
Cultivate Laughter
“I believe that if people can get more laughter in their lives, they are a lot better off,” says Steve Wilson, MA, CSP, a psychologist and laugh therapist. “They might be healthier too.” Brene’ Brown, Ph.D encourages people to laugh and let go of the “always in control” mind set. Stop by the CAPS Center at noon and let’s laugh!
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We asked students in Banks Student Life Center to tell us if they could be any age for a week what age they would like to be and why. If you have a question you would like us to ask, email the newspaper editorial staff at Highland@misericordia.edu.
High school and college students attended the American Medical Students Association event at Insalaco Hall on March 21. The program, which was hosted by the campus chapter of AMSA, included presentations by three speakers: Dr. Frank DiPino, professor of biology; Staff Sergeant Jason M. DiGangi, United States Army Center Commander at the Wilkes-Barre Medical Recruiting Station; and keynote speaker Dr. Samuel J. Slimmer, associate staff physician in the department of emergency medicine at Geisinger Medical Center and the assistant medical director of Geisinger Life Flight. Students from surrounding areas were welcomed by President Dr. Thomas Botzman and Alexandra Wagner, president of the campus chapter of AMSA. During the course of the day, participants connected with university students, faculty and medical professionals. The event included a basket raffle and a tour. A scheduled tour of a Life Flight Helicopter was cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
“I would be five because life was much easier and I could play with toys and watch TV,” said first year nursing major Jacob Kurtz.
“I want to be six because there’s not a care in the world,” said first year occupational therapy major Hannah Corbacio.
“I want to be five because I have the rest of my growing up to do and I don’t have responsibility,” said first year occupational therapy major Glazen Celerio.
“I would be 25. I would be into my career by then and doing what I want to do with my life,” said sophomore government law and national security major Mark Hojna.
“I would be seven because I don’t have to depend on other people to get me what I want, and I can be carefree,” said junior biology major Zachary Sabaday.
“I would be five so I could go back to kindergarten because those were the fun times,” said junior math/ education major Jacqueline McMullen.
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Carl Alber who will inspect the property as he sees fit,” said Zavada. Zavada works with zoning officials in Dallas Township, Kingston Township, Dallas Borough and other outlying municipalities. “We cooperate by providing any information we have in our files to try to lead the officials in the right direction,” said Zavada. “Officials from
the municipalities would have to make contact with the landlord and do inspections.” Zavada said students need to be cautious and do some research when choosing a rental unit. “All municipalities have different ordinances. Some towns and boroughs require an extensive inspection process. Students should check with a municipality to be sure that
the rental property adheres to the ordinances.” Zavada said that safety should always be students’ primary concern when they search for a place to live. “It needs fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and it needs to be up to code. If a landlord isn’t following ordinances, a house can be shut down and the students would become displaced. Bloomsburg has
had multiple people living in houses without any safety equipment available. No fire alarms, smoke detectors or anything like that and there are tragedies because of it. That is what we are trying to avoid.” Supervisors will discuss the ordinance issue at a zoning hearing at the Dallas Township Building on Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
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Viewfinder: Campus Chef Competition
Top left, University President Thomas Botzman stirs food at his station. The event was held in the Metz Dining Hall. Top right, Vice President of Finance and Administration Eric Nelson arranges strawberries on his teams dessert. Bottom left, judges Steven Davies, Amy Lahart and Carol Llewellyn discuss their scores for the teams. Bottom right, juniors Matt Boffa and Kevin Matlon prepare one of their dishes for the competition. Their team, the Dos Equis XX won the competition. Competition results: First place, team Dos Equis XX second place went to team 12, while team Too Hot For the Kitchen finished in third place. MELANIE QUINTANILLA/THE HIGHLANDER
Fashion Digest: Stylin’ n Profilin’
By Lena Williams willial5@misericordia.edu
New York Fashion Week is the annual event where everyone who is a part of the fashion industry looks at the latest trends. Popular designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, and not so popular designers, such as Bianca Spinder, showcase their collections to introduce new trends so the press and buyers can determine what’s “in” and what’s “out” for the season. As an active follower of fashion on various types of social media and the internet, I read about a few trends that have been popping up in multiple designers’ collections. The two major trends that caught my eye are fringe and gingham! As a college student interested in fashion, I strive to look my best as often as I can, but I cannot afford to drop $200 on a beautiful, black cotton fringe dress from Ulla Johnson. After some intensive research, I have found alternatives to help you incorporate these trends into your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
The use of fringe, dates all the way back to 3000 B.C. throughout civilizations in Mesopotamia. It was most popular on the back of cowboy jackets during the old American West and on various types of clothing in the 70’s. While I was observing a few designer’s collections, I noticed how they didn’t stick to the typical fringe bag, but they got creative and put fringe along the hemlines of jackets and skirts. If you love this fad as much as I do, then you should check out www.shopstyle.com. This website offers clothes, shoes and accessories for prices that will fit an average college student’s budget. I found many cute and stylish clothing pieces with fringe that will appeal to all demographics. For example, I found a very chic black fringe dress that is perfect for a night out on the town. This dress stops at the middle of the thigh, it’s sleeveless, and it has long fringe at the front. Another trend that surfaced
the runways is gingham prints. This print, which is known as the cousin of plaid, is associated with the classic picnic-style print. This textile dates back to the 17th century in Malaysia and Indonesia, and it was first exported to Europe and later to the United States. However, gingham, just like fringe, was alive throughout centuries. This fabric was extremely popular during the 20th century on dresses and school uniforms for young girls. Today, gingham is occasionally used in fashion to give clothes a more retro and youthful look. As I was exploring the designers that incorporated gingham into their collections, I came across adorable fleece leather gingham clutches from Brooks Brothers. If you are familiar with Brooks Brothers’ preppy business attire and prices, you know that it is smart to find a similar clutch for a more affordable price. For example, I found a gingham print clutch on a website called anthropologie. Because of the vibrant colors on this clutch, it steps away from the vintage vibe that the basic gingham print possesses, and it can be worn as a statement piece, which will bring your outfit to life. We all want to buy those $900 blue satin shoes from Manolo Blahnik or those $200 square-frame lightweight acetate sunglasses from Gucci. Unfortunately, for most of us that’s not our reality. However, we live in time when thrift stores, consignment stores and affordable online stores are thriving in the retail industry. So always remember that there are numerous ways for you to look fresh off the runway without exceeding your credit card limit!
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By Kathryn Canavan, Reporter canavank@misericordia.edu
The university now has an Adult Student Council to address the needs of nontraditional students. A team of students created the council to help adult students to get involved in workshops and service opportunities so the nontraditional learners will spend time on campus. Adult students asked, “Is there an organization specifically composed of adult students?” said Johnna Evans, Expressway Student Services Coordinator and the council advisor. Similar to the traditional students’ Student Government Association the Adult Student Council, allows students to get involved with on campus happenings in order to maximize their education. “I think that what these students are doing is groundbreaking because I haven’t seen this at any of our other institutions in the area. Basically, it’s to give the students a voice on campus and to get them involved in campus life,” said Evans. Adult learners face different difficulties as compared to traditional students because of their busy lives especially when it comes to getting involved and traveling to campus. “For us, we are not typically on campus, so we’re out a distance away. So it almost seemed like we didn’t have a voice with what was going on. This particular organization was put together to give the adult learners a voice. The adult learners have many of the same problems the traditional learners have, except it’s magnified because you’re dealing with the job, the family, doing all the extra things to take care of a home. Our problems are a little bit different, but we still needed our voice to be heard, so that was one of our main goals. The other goal is to give back. We wanted to be able to give back to the university as well, because we are getting a gift from the university as our education. Honestly, we’re earning it, we’re paying for it, but in turn, some of us are getting a second chance,” said Lisa Miller, business administration major, council treasurer and graduate student. Many adult students take night classes or Expressway courses, which are shortened versions of the university’s online courses. The MUASU places emphasis on fostering a more adult-friendly environment for adult learners in their busy lives. “It’s, ‘How do we get the adult student population physically on campus?’ and I think this council has done tremendous work in that area,” said Evans. The organization focuses on holding workshops to help the adult learners get acclimated to classes while they hold
jobs and care for families and homes. The workshops provide information on topics such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and BlackBoard. “Luckily, from work experience, I’m used to Excel and PowerPoint and Word, but for some students who aren’t familiar, especially students who have been out 20 or 30 years, it’s like why would they have experience if they never had to do anything like that? Once again, you look at the syllabus and it’s like, ‘This has to be done by this date,’ and if it’s PowerPoint, it’s bad enough trying to get the assignment in, but if you don’t know how to use PowerPoint, it’s tougher,” said Jason Burke, council president and graduate business administration major. The council focuses on the charisms of the school as well, with fundraisers to raise awareness for causes. “In keeping with our charisms, this summer, Lisa and some of our other members of the Adult Student Council volunteered for the Under the Stars concert series. They worked long days, and they did an exceptional job. And again, giving back to the school, it’s like Lisa said with education being a gift. They helped out and gave up their time,” said Evans. The officers all promote awareness of the MUASC. “I think the next step is to get the adult learner involved. We have a little bit of a timing issue for the adult learner at this point. That’s one of our issues we need to work on, is our communication skills to get our learners hooked up with what the traditional student is doing. It’s to become part of an active body on campus, so that’s the reason, and that’s where the next step would be, to see more of the adult learner here on campus,” said Miller. “One thing I’d like to see moving forward is just to let all the adult learners know we are out there and that if they have any problems to come to us because if one person is having a problem, there could be others. We’re here to help,” said Burke. “If we’re going to do this journey, let’s make it enjoyable, let’s have fun, let’s make some friends,” said Miller. The council, comprised of officers Jason Burke, president, Judy Lemmond, vice president, Lisa Miller, treasurer, and Danielle Praefke, secretary, hosts meetings every other month. The Adult Student Council is hosting its next meeting April, 11 at 10 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room, which is located on the first floor of Mercy Hall. All students are welcome. Anyone who is planning to attend is asked to RSVP to Danielle Praefke at gilliotd@misericordia.edu.
MU EXPOSURE
Viti, a junior speech language pathology major, was the recipient of the 2015 NCAA Division III Women’s Indoor Track and Field Elite 89 Award. She was also named with All-American honors.
MAC Senior Game Hosts Five Cougars By Sean Lynch, Reporter lynchs2@misericordia.edu
Joe Busacca Five players represented the Cougars at the MAC Senior Basketball Game held at Albright College March 15. Joe Busacca (guard), Steve Ware (forward), Anthony Sergio (guard), and Patrick Widdoss (forward) competed in the men’s game while Amanda Greene (guard) represented the Cougars in the women’s game. Players were divided according to their school’s conference -- the Freedom Conference or Commonwealth Conference. Trevor Woodruff, head coach of the men’s basketball program as well as the 2015 Freedom Conference Coach of the Year coached the Freedom team alongside assistants AJ Nudo, Willie Chandler and Matt Greene. Before tip-off, Busacca, Sergio, and Greene participated in their respective three-point contests while Ware competed in the dunk contest. Sergio finished tied for second in the men’s competition. In the men’s game, the Cougars combined for half of their team’s points, scoring 49 out of the possible 98. Ware led the four seniors with 18 points, two blocks, and two steals. Greene scored two points in nine minute to help the Freedom Conference defeat Commonwealth 77-74. “It was fun for the first 30 minutes of the game,” said senior guard Joe Busacca, a
Anthony Sergio Sports Management major. “The last ten minutes got real competitive though because everyone on the court had that desire to win.” Widdoss said Coach Woodruff gave his team the option to have fun or win, and player unanimously voted to play to win the game. The MU men’s basketball team carried that same attitude throughout the season, tying a team record 21 wins with only 7 losses, while earning a Freedom Conference Championship. This group of seniors won a conference championship their freshman year, so going out together with one was a special moment. “Coming in and winning a championship as first years really made us want another one,” said Sergio. “To work for another four years to win a second championship really meant a lot.” By winning a conference championship, the Cougars received an automatic bid in the NCAA tournament where they faced a talented Wooster College, losing 84-59. Busacca and Ware led the Cougars in that game with 17 and 12 points respectively. Although they wished to advance deeper in the NCAA tournament, the seniors feel their final season was a successful one. “You never want to lose a
Steve Ware game and by winning the first round against Wooster, we would have broken our team record for most wins in a season. Unfortunately, it just didn’t go our way,” said senior forward Patrick Widdoss. Sergio says every member of the team played an important role on their road to success, especially the coaching staff. “We had a great team continuity throughout the past four years, but this year it was really special. When we hit a three-game losing streak around Christmas, we all rallied behind each other and got through all the obstacles we faced.” Perhaps the most important part of the team’s success was Coach Woodruff, who was awarded the 2015 MAC Coach of the Year. Busacca stressed the importance of Woodruff’s presence on and off the court. “On the court, we look to him for everything, and we really work well together during the games. Off the court, I go to him for anything and everything, and that goes for the rest of the team as well. He’s a lot more than just a coach.” Multiple Cougar players received awards for their individual accomplishments. Busacca and Ware received First-Team All-Freedom honors while Busacca was the Freedom Conference Player of the Year. Both players also joined the
Pat Widdoss 1,000 point club only games apart from each other. Ware averaged 14.6 points per game and a team high 8.3 rebounds per game. He also finished second on the team with 42 blocks. Busacca also received NCAA DIII All-American honorable mention honors. He finished the 204-2015 season with a team high 15.7 points per game and 44 steals on the season. Busacca was very humble to receive the honor. “I’m grateful to receive this honor, but I am more grateful to have my teammates by my side, especially the guys I spent the last four years with. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.” Widdoss holds high praise for his friend and teammate of four years. “Joe puts more work in the gym than anyone I’ve seen; he really deserves it.” The praise that Widdoss has for his teammates shows the reason he was selected to be a member of the MAC Sportsmanship Team, an honor for athletes recognized by their coaches as one who exemplifies great character and demonstrates the act of sportsmanship on and off the field. “It’s nice to be recognized by coach. I take pride in supporting my team through thick and thin.”
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March 13, 2015
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