LA VIE COLLEGIENNE LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE’S STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1924 VOLUME 85, NO. 2 | SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Replacing Chaps SHAYLA APONTE ’19 STAFF WRITER The job search for the replacement of Rev. Dr. Paul “Chaps” Fullmer is almost over. The Office of Student Affairs has filled one of the two positions advertised to replace Chaps’ role. Fullmer was the chaplain and director of service and volunteerism at LVC for the past 12 years. Jennifer Liedtka, coordinator of service and volunteerism, is thrilled to be back and start her new position at Lebanon Valley College. Liedtka is an LVC
a l u m na who worked previously for the College in both financial aid and institutional research. She spent the past five years in ministry, roles.
Photo by: Shayla Aponte
ABOVE: Jennifer Liedka, coordinator of service and volunteerism
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“When the opportunity to serve as this position, at this place which means so much to me, opened up I was stunned,” Liedtka said. “It felt like I had five years of opportunities which equipped me to come back and do this role.” Liedtka is already trying to plan a spring break service trip for students and is gathering as much information as she can to help keep the program successful. Also, Liedtka is reaching out to local organizations to make conReplacing Chaps continued on Page 5
Carnegie building under construction COLIN ALBRIGHT ’18 STAFF WRITER In order to provide students, faculty and the community with unrivaled service, Lebanon Valley College is renovating the admissions building to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to Don Santostefano, senior director of facilities management, design of the new building took place in February and construction began in mid-June of this year. “Expected completion of the construction is mid-October; however, some of the furniture may not be moved in by that time,” Santostefano said.
The improved building will be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The act requires businesses to provide accessibility into their establishments for disabled patrons. “The renovated building will have a ramp that allows access to the main level as well as a bathroom on the first floor,” Santostefano said. The Carnegie building permanently houses the admissions and financial aid offices. Since construction has started, the operations staff utilizes the second floor of Carnegie, while the admissions counselors, senior assistant,
Photo by: Jaime Fettrow-Alderfer
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ABOVE: Renovations of the Carnegie Building should be complete by the fall.
President Thayne teaches FYE THERESA MESSENGER ’18 CO-EDITOR Lebanon Valley College is known for its unique value to relationships among students, faculty and staff; the relationship continues to prove true, especially for First-Year Experience (FYE) students who are being taught by the College president this academic year. Dr. Lewis E. Thayne, President of Lebanon Valley College, is wearing a new hat this semester as he is now a professor of the FYE - American Dreams and the Pursuit of Happiness. Thayne isn’t new to the teaching podium; he taught first year seminars in previous years. “I taught first year seminars in Georgia at Agnes Scott College and at Franklin & Marshall,” Thayne said. “Those courses were based on my graduate work, so I had a deep pool of research to draw on and a great deal of time on task and familiarity with the subject matter.” While President Thayne has taught courses formerly, this is the first course he has taught at LVC. “After five years as president, I thought it was time,” Thayne said. “I really missed the interactions with students that happen in class, especially in a first-year seminar. Getting back in the classroom meant designing and teaching a new class, starting up the learning curve with Canvas and finding enough time each week to prepare properly. President Thayne continued on Page 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF LA VIE
NEW MEAL OPTION PAGE 2
100 YEARS AGO PAGE 4-5
SPECIAL INTEREST HOUSING PAGE 6
SOCCER COMEBACK PAGE 7
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New meal exchange option SHEA FISHER ’19 STAFF WRITER Students now have more flexibility with their meal plans with the “Three for me!” program from Metz Culinary Management. The “Three for me!” program is offered at the Dutchmen Den located inside Yuhas Commons from noon-3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7-9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Using one meal, students may choose an item from three categories: entree, side and drink. Entrees include madeto-order subs, pizza and salad. “Students have been coming down and have been liking it,” Landis Brown, a retail manager for Metz Culinary Management, said. “They also come in for some other things like candy and snacks to take with them as they go.” The plan gives students an option if they are unable to make it to Mund Dining Hall. “Football players and a lot of sports players come here after practice after the dining hall has closed down,” Brown said. Last year, there was a similar exchange plan offered at both the Dutch-
HUNTRE KEIP ’20 STAFF WRITER
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ABOVE: Students now have the option to participate in the “Three for me!” meal exchange program at the Dutchmen Den.
men Den and InterMetzo located inside the Clyde A. Lynch Memorial Hall. In this plan, students could purchase items up to $6. “I like the fact that I can get a pizza, bag of chips and drink because last year at InterMetzo when I got the same exact pizza, I could only get the pizza,” Rachel Foster, a junior actuarial science major, said. The $6 limit caused some frustration as some students felt it wasn’t an equal exchange as far as how much was charged per meal at the dining hall. So far, students like the new meal
times offered with the “Three for me!” program. However, there are disadvantages. “A con would be the fact that they took away the meal exchange at InterMezto, because I used to get a smoothie or coffee at breakfast,” Foster said. Currently, there is no meal exchange time in the morning. Students must go to the dining hall or use flex dollars. Students may also visit Bishop Brews, located inside the Vernon and Doris Bishop Library, for coffee, tea, fresh juices and snacks throughout the day.
Black Lives Matter class CHELSEA MOYER ’18 STAFF WRITER Motivated by current events on and off campus, Lebanon Valley College launched a year-long Black Lives Matter class. The Black Lives Matter movement highlights basic human rights and racial equality among all races. The class focuses on the different elements of the global movement. “Its subject matter is not just innovative at LVC, it’s unusual across the nation,” Dr. Catherine Romagnolo, associate professor and English department chair, said. “There are several Black Lives Matter classes at other colleges, but for a school as small as ours to address such a current and controversial issue is really unusual.” The new undergraduate course was offered this semester and will extend into the spring. The course is taught by both Romagnolo and Dr. Conā Marshall, assistant professor of Africana studies. Students enrolled in the class will spend the year learning about the Black Lives Matter movement and
Alum informs, Fulbright
“To learn about a contemporary topic and work on a year-long research project is an experience that will help students develop critical thinking, critical reading and critical writing skills,” Romagnolo said. “I’m hoping that students will come away with a substantial and relevant Photo provided by: Chelsea Moyer research project that they ABOVE: The class meets on Wednesdays from can highlight in job inter3:30 - 6:20 p.m. views, internships or writing samples for graduate school.” working on a research project. “The Black Lives Matter movement Students in the class are also encourand the issues surrounding it have ten- aged to share thoughts and have open tacles that reach out into many other communication among the group. contemporary concerns: race, gender, “I did not expect myself to be so open history, culture, politics and protest,” as I am in the class,” Tyler Miller, a juRomagnolo said. “These are all things nior English major, said. “I also didn’t expect to be learning quite as much we will be exploring during the year.” During the fall semester, the class will from everyone else in the class.” spend time researching and learning The black lives matter class will proabout the subject matter. The students vide students with a broader underwill spend their spring semester putting standing of black liberation that led to the research together individually. the current movement.
An LVC graduate recalled details of her 10 months abroad as part of the Fulbright Program. Hannah Pell, a 2016 physics and music major, spoke to students after returning from Austria; her overseas experience was made possible by the Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Photo by: Huntre Keip Program, created Hannah Pell, a by Arkansas Sen- 2016 LVC graduator J. William ate, majored in Fulbright, gives physics and music. a p p rox i m at e l y 8,000 awards annually to students who want to travel and work abroad. Pell was awarded a grant allowing her to study abroad and serve as an English teaching assistant to students in Austria last year. “The Fulbright program gives you the opportunity to live and work abroad,” Pell said. “It’s invaluable.” Pell’s application process took two years to complete. She recommended all students who are interested in working abroad to go on Fulbright’s website and contact Dr. Phillip Benesch, professor of politics, for further information. “Being awarded a Fulbright grant creates a new set of options for students, a great level of recognition and graduate schools look for honors like this,” Benesch said. Benesch suggests students talk to him during their sophomore or junior year if they are interested. Currently, LVC has two graduates abroad who received Fulbright grants: Jasmine Olvany ’17, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, who is in Hungary and Megan Lough ’17, an English and secondary education major, who is in Bulgaria. The two women left the first week of September. After her Fulbright experience, Pell plans to attend graduate school at the University of Oregon. “When you have a track to follow, you get lost and Fulbright allowed me to reflect on myself for the better,” Pell said. If interested in the program, students can reach Dr. Benesch at benesch@lvc. edu.
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International students at LVC REBEKAH POFF ’18 STAFF WRITER Transitioning to college life can be hard, but for an international student, there’s more to it than just finding one’s classes and managing one’s time. International students experience cultural differences, academic challenges and longing for home. This coincides with balancing LVC’s culture and learning to navigate the surrounding area. In essence, many experiences are different. “It is not easy to make friends here and people do not open up,” Shingirai Guchu, a freshman computer science major, said. “It is easy to make friends back home in Zimbabwe. You just say hi and can talk for a while.” Adjusting to a new culture can be stressful. Everything is unfamiliar and everyday norms are done in a different way. Communication patterns are different, so too are interactions with others.
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ABOVE: Eimear McElwee, from Northern Ireland will study at LVC for 1 year and Shingirai Guchu, from Zimbabwe will complete his entire college career here.
Academic challenges are another major adjustment for international students including the language spoken, the work load and the styles in which professors teach.
“We wouldn’t have to do as much pre-reading in University as we do here,” Eimear McElwee, a junior international business major, said. “We could show up with not a lot of prepa-
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Dougherty takes 25+ credits a semester VERONICA PETTYJOHN ’18 CO-EDITOR The average college student takes about 15 to 18 credits a semester and even that can be a lot to handle; however, that is not the case for one LVC senior. Luke Dougherty, a senior music and digital communications major, balances anywhere between 27 and 30 credits a semester on top of being active in the marching band, Treble at the Valley and continuing to run the Video Game Club that he founded his freshman year at Lebanon Valley College. There are many reasons to take this amount of credits; for Dougherty, the reason is simple. “The real reason is just because I love learning, and if there is a class that I am really interested in and can see myself using in my future, then I am going to apply that to myself because college is the chance to learn,” Dougherty said. “One of my mottos is to make your weaknesses strengths, and your strengths stronger.” Although Dougherty is a senior at LVC and has experience handling stress, he’s still not immune to it. For Dougherty, finding a balance between
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ABOVE: Luke Dougherty will study abroad this fall in Tokyo.
social time and academic time is important. “I do get stressed out,” Dougherty said. “I’m not going to say that I don’t. I focus a lot on the bigger picture of things in life, so when I have a bunch of projects and club activities on top of socializing, I focus on the end goal. If I think of the final product, and realize that the stress will go away. Spending time with friends definitely helps. One
thing that has really helped since I’ve come to college is to place socializing first, and work later.” This fall, Dougherty will travel to Japan to study abroad. This trip is not sponsored by Lebanon Valley College. Rather, the experience is something Dougherty decided to do on his own during his freshman year. “I will be studying at the Shinjuku Language Institute in Tokyo, Japan and staying with a host family,” Dougherty said. “There, I will be studying the Japanese language in an intensive course everyday for three months. I am going to try and spend the rest of my time trying to compose as much as possible.” Until he leaves for Japan, Dougherty will remain as active on campus as possible. He is not taking any credits this semester, but is involved in the Video Game Club, Treble at the Valley and is even taking vocal, guitar and drum lessons. Dougherty does not have an idea as to what he would like to do after graduation. He hopes that with his background and experience in a variety of different fields, he’ll be successful in the workforce.
ration done.” Teaching styles vary from country to country as well, so learning the material might take more effort for international students. However, moving to a new country to study is not all stress; there’s fun to be had and memories to be made at LVC. “The staff is very friendly and forthcoming and the global education club is very supportive,” Guchu said. “It was nice coming here a few days earlier then everyone else and getting used to your assistants and peer mentors,” McElwee said. “It’s such a small campus so it’s nice when people see you and say hello.” There may be many barriers to overcome in academics, culture and everyday life, but there are many support systems at LVC to help with the transition.
Mic check 1, 2 JALEN CLIATT ’18 STAFF WRITER The College has produced multiple musical acts, with a new batch of artists hoping to claim LVC as their home base. La Vie will feature one in each edition. DRVR, of Stranger Thing Recordings, has played at LVC since their founding in 2015. Sy Rossi, bassist and LVC alum, credited playing on campus and the VALE Music group for the opportunities his band has received. Along with reviews from indie rock site No More Division and Lebanon Daily News’ “Sound Lab artist profile,” Rossi said the group learned about their musical direction from gigs such as the VALE Crawl and ValleyFest. The band's genre is referred to as "Jazz Punk." The group's music can be found at La Vie's website at www.lvc.edu/lavie.
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A look back at The Valley 100 years ago The uniforms were different but the goal was the same - to win. JOLIE WINEMILLER ’19 STAFF WRITER
Football 1917: The Lebanon Valley College football team shocked the student body with a win over St. Joseph 71-0. The year – 1917. According to the Lebanon Valley College student newspaper, College News, the game against St. Joseph was
one to watch after St. Joseph defeated Susquehanna University. College News reported just five minutes into the game, students questioned how many points LVC would score. By halftime, the score was 55-0. Coach Roy J. Guyer and “Chief ” Wheelock decided to put only 10 players on the field for the fourth quarter. The team still won 71-0. It's not surprising for current team players.
“A hundred years ago, they knew the recipe for success even with ten players in the game,” Jon Jones, a senior running back, said. During the 1917 season of LVC football, the team won five, lost four and tied once. Players were coached by Guyer and assisted by Wheelock. In 1917, the team was praised for their driving offense, stand-still defense and true group spirit.
Those are attributes even today. “As a football team, we have a tradition of winning and we as a team need to continue that,” Eamon Blythe, a sophomore fullback, said. Homecoming this year is Oct. 14 against Stevenson University at 1 p.m. Sources: College News (Fall 1917), Lebanon Valley College: A Centennial History, Quittapahilla (1916-1918).
Professors in Hungary KURT HARNISH ’20 STAFF WRITER For two LVC chemistry professors, traveling to Hungary fulfills two goals: explore the sights with family and research. Dr. Timothy Peelen, associate professor of chemistry; his wife, Dr. Dora Peelen, an adjunct professor of chemistry; and their children traveled to Hungary this summer to visit with family, exercise, explore and do research with fellow scientists. Dora was born and raised in Hungary and still has family there. The Peelens try to visit every two to three years. “We want our kids to be familiar with Hungary and its culture,” both Peelens said. The Peelens aspire for their children to know the Hungarian traditions and maybe even become bilingual. The culture is quite different in Hungary.
“The people are more warm and welcoming,” Timothy said. "They make good connections and get to know you. Eating is more than nourishment because the Hungarian people like to talk about what they are eating. In America, a meal with conversation all about food is rare.” On the academic side of the trip, Lebanon Valley College receives grant money from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for international research. Timothy often accompanies students for part of the trip to Budapest where the research for the grant is done. “The grant gave science students international experience,” Timothy said. “For the idea that scientists need to collaborate internationally for the advancement of science.” Two students from LVC and two students from other colleges stay with professors while conducting research.
“I would like to get the grant renewed if possible, but the grant is expensive and international travel is hard,” Timothy said. The grant itself lasts for a three-year period. When Timothy was not in Budapest with the students, he spent the other half of the trip with his family. Timothy and his son biked around the 130mile Lake Balaton. It took three days to complete the trip but it gave the pair the opportunity to see the unique landscape. “The landscape is different because you can look around and see sunflower fields and vineyards,” Timothy said. In the U.S., seeing large fields of sunflowers and large vineyards is not common, especially for LVC students. The Peelens enjoy their travel to Hungary – filled with sunflowers, vineyards, bike rides and research. But America, they say, is their home.
Photo provided by: Dr. Timothy Peelen
ABOVE: The Peelen family poses for a picture in Hungary.
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Photo from: The 1917 Quittapahilla Yearbook
ABOVE: The 1917 LVC football team, the managers and the head coaches Guyer and “Chief ” Wheelock.
World War I send off 1917: A hundred years ago, the Lebanon Valley College student body paraded 70 men from Annville and 67 men from Lebanon as they headed off to fight in World War I. On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson went before Congress to request a declaration of war on Germany to initiate the United States entry in World War I. As men were being
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connections and to understand the current needs in the community. “I am incredibly passionate about service,” Liedtka said. “It has been a big part of my life personally, and I am excited about the opportunity to help further cultivate the spirit of service here on the campus.” While one of the positions is filled, the College is still in search of someone to fill the position of the coordinator of spiritual life. Todd Snovel, assistant dean for student engagement and inclusion, said Fullmer’s position is being replaced with two people based on focus group feedback the school received. “Overwhelmingly what we heard from those groups was that Chaps did so much great work and there is still so much important work to be done here, but there could really be more focus given to each program,” Snovel said. “Basically, there are probably two separate jobs within his role.” The person who will take over as
sent overseas, on Sept. 20, 1917, the LVC student body celebrated the local men who put their lives on the line. Historical perspective offers insight to current students. “Not only to understand how LVC has been involved in the community but also nationally,” Audrey Riley, a senior art and art history major, said. “This gives recognition to those who left their college careers and profes-
the coordinator of spiritual life would be expected to provide some level of counseling to students from a faithbased approach. The goal is to have that person in place by next semester.
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Colleagues have given me so much help, so much of their time just when they didn’t have a lot of time to spare. It’s humbling, I can assure you.” Not only has President Thayne been greatly impacted by this experience and new interactions, but so too have his first-year students. “The topic of the course is interesting in itself, but being able to interact with and learn from the president is such a great opportunity,” Nicole Flohr, a freshman global studies and politics major, said. “I’m looking forward to sharing the experience with my fellow classmates and enjoy being in a
sions to serve our country.” Three of the men in the parade were LVC alumni. However, there were even more LVC students fighting abroad. Included with the list of students were two professors: Robert McD. Kirtland and Ray Porter Campbell. Kirtland was a professor of Latin literature and French and Campbell was a professor in the conservatory of music. It's hard to comprehend professors tasked with fighting abroad. “The music department is strong and committed, and the loss of any professor would be devastating even a hundred years ago,” Julia Wells, a sophomore music production major,
challenging intellectual environment.” After only a couple of weeks, the relationship that President Thayne shares with his FYE students is quickly developing. “The students in the class are great,” Thayne said. “I am getting a better sense of the individual personalities. My hope is that being in class with the president of the College is not a conscious consideration for students. The goal is for every student to think, speak and write clearly. That takes a lifetime. We’ll make a good start in the seminar and we’ll have some interesting discussions about happiness and the dreams of Americans.” The four-credit FYE course is taught by President Thayne; he is joined by Greg Krikorian, vice president of student affairs and dean of students, as the companion course instructor. The duo is able to offer a unique experience for this group of students.
said. “The professors at this school have a large impact on students.” In 1918, the federal government instituted the Students Army Training Camp (S.A.T.C). The Men’s dormitory was turned into an army barrack and male students attended academic classes as well as special training for the military. When the war ended, S.A.T.C. was disbanded and student life at LVC went back to normal. Sources: College News (Fall 1917), Lebanon Valley College: A Centennial History, Quittapahilla (1916-1918).
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September 21, 2017
FEATURE 6 Special interest housing, LVC’s specialty La Vie Collegienne
breanna kane ’19 STAFF WRITER Students living in special interest houses at Lebanon Valley College are purpose-driven and play active roles on campus and in the community. LVC has 12 special interest houses each centered on a unique theme. The six permanent houses include Green Dot, Sustainability, STEM, Stonewall, Friendship and Women’s Services Gender and Resource Center. “I love living in a special interest house because it’s like living with sisters who are your best friends,” Alyse Crandall, a sophomore special education and early childhood education major, said. Crandall lives in the Green Dot House. There are also six houses granted to student groups who proposed suitable themes during the housing process last year. They include Mental Health Awareness, Be the Change, Supportive Abuse Recovery, World Music Appreciation, Can Tabs for Kids and Men Influencing the Community. Special interest housing isn't stagnant. While upgrades to the physical locations are budget-dependent, themes change more often. Changes elsewhere on campus also have an impact.
“The Stonewall House was formerly the academic advising house, where tutors would live, and in return, had to do around 20 hours per semester of volunteer tutoring," Michael Diesner, director of residential life, said. "But our tutoring and writing center got so popular and is doing so well with the number of people interested in working there, there wasn’t a demand to live in Center any longer from tutors. We moved Stonewall over to give them room to grow.” Also, North College is now the STEM House. It’s for first-year students majoring in science technology, engineering or math. The STEM House fits 17 people; however, most of the special interest houses are smaller. “Our houses that house anywhere between two to six people fill pretty quickly,” Diesner said. “The sixes are a little more difficult. I noted that on the housing sign-up, six-person houses took a long time to fill this year. There are far more people signing up for four-person spaces like in Derickson.” Indeed, special interest houses are an entirely different experience compared to dorm life. “I’ve worked at five different institutions, and this is the first place that has had houses," Diesner said. "In my
Special Olympics JOSLEENE MARTI ’19 STAFF WRITER The Special Olympics allows LVC students to get involved with the community and support those with physical and intellectual disabilities; the best part is participation can happen here in Lebanon county. The Lebanon County Special Olympics is a program that allows those with disabilities to train and compete in sporting events. The program has a club at Lebanon Valley College. The program and the club are run by volunteers and provide services to the athletes and families for free. The Special Olympics could not
function if it were not for the volunteers. Club president Hayley Cobb, a senior sociology and family studies major, strongly encourages students to volunteer. “I babysat for special needs children freshman year and I thought it would be good to get more involved,” Cobb said. “I love being a part of this club.” In order to become an eligible athlete in the Special Olympics, participants must have a disability that limits their learning and adaptive skills. The age requirement for all athletes is eight years old and a medical application must be filed prior to participation. Medical
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ABOVE: LVC is home to 12 special interest houses that all center around a specific theme.
five years here, we’ve transitioned from them just being general spaces that anyone can live in. We’ve moved more towards opportunities for special interest houses that function almost as clubs. I’ve found that it seems to be a more sustainable way of using our houses. It seems to be healthier, it gives an opportunity for leadership experience, and for the folks that follow through, it’s really rewarding.” Students don’t just live in these houses; they actively support a theme that is generally designed to do good on cam-
pus and in the community. LVC has its residential life staff to thank for this option. “It’s still a unique experience to me after doing 20 years of res-life,” Diesner said. Juniors and seniors interested in such an opportunity are encouraged to pursue that interest, but all students can apply if they meet the qualifications set by the houses they choose. Students can look for opportunities to join or create special interest housing in February and March.
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director, vice president and a member of the financial aid staff have moved to the basement of the Vernon and Doris Bishop Library. “We still have our weekly meetings in the library, and the visiting students go directly to the library to meet with financial aid and start their tour from there instead of from Carnegie,” Gina Messenger, admissions process manager, said. The new layout of the building is expected to improve productivity between Special Olympics the operations staff and the admissions continued on Page 7 counselors, while also being more visually pleasing to prospective students. The renovated building will offer first floor meeting spaces and will be able to accommodate more people at a single time. “The biggest improvement of the renovation is that the building will now Graphic by: Laura Brent be ADA compliant," Messenger said.
"Prospective students who are handicapped will be able to utilize the firstfloor meeting spaces to meet with admissions counselors and financial aid." The renovation has impacted more than just full-time admissions faculty and staff members. Student workers who work alongside the admissions staff are also affected by the construction. “This summer I was a part of the move from the admissions building to the library,” Jordan Rohrer, a junior physical therapy major, said. “At the time, myself and two other Valley Ambassadors were trying to figure out how the new system would work. It has definitely been different leaving from the library for tours, and working phones behind the circulation desk but the whole transition has gone pretty smoothly.” Students, faculty and staff are all looking forward to the completion of the Carnegie building later this fall.
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Angelini surges to success
JANESSA CRUZ ’19 STAFF WRITER While many people start their athletic careers early in life, one LVC student-athlete is finding her stride as a senior. Erin Angelini, a fifth-year physical therapy major, is participating in her first year of cross country, and is currently running in the top six for the women’s team. James O’Brien, cross country head coach, does not usually set specific goals for new runners and believes that if every runner puts in the required work daily, results will come. Angelini has proven to do just that. “So far, Erin is a natural distance runner,” O’Brien said. “More importantly, she gets it. Erin has been a wonderful addition to our program so far.” Angelini has run a few half marathons before, but the 4K race at Misericordia was different. “I was so surprised to even finish the race considering I felt like I was dying all the way through, but when I looked at the results, I was shocked to see that I did as well as I did,” Angelini said.
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ABOVE: Angelini (far right) poses with her teammates. The team’s next meet is the Dickinson Long/Short Invitational on Sept. 30.
Angelini has always loved to run, but was committed to soccer for her four years of undergraduate study. “Cross country is very different because it’s much more about the effort you put into the practice and making yourself better, than about winning games and scoring points during a soccer practice to earn playing time,” Angelini said. Angelini admitted to battling negative thoughts while racing, but knows how to overcome doubt. “I am not going to lie,” Angelini said. “Every single hill is a mental battle because realistically, I am voluntarily running and I can choose if I want to
continue or not. Once I overcome the thought of quitting, I feel stronger and have more confidence in myself, and the runner’s high is real.” Angelini is not sure if she will run track, but she has been approached by O’Brien about competing in the steeplechase event. “That would be something new to add to my athletic resume,” Angelini said. “Coach O’Brien is also a very convincing person, so you may see me out there anyways.” Angelini doesn’t shy away from new challenges; in fact, she appears to race toward them.
forms may be obtained on the Lebanon County Special Olympics website. Some of the events in the Special Olympics include power lifting, bowling and soccer. Also, the Arnold Sports Center hosts the Long Distance Run/Walk on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. until Oct. 26. “The most rewarding thing is when you help athletes practice their sport before the tournament and see the smile on their faces when they complete their goals,” Cobb said. The club is open to anyone who wishes to join and is a great opportunity for students to become more socially involved on campus. “I think that the people who are a part of the Special Olympics have great hearts,” Kayla Aponte, a junior athletic training major, said. “I would definitely consider joining the club.” he Special Olympics benefits the community and lifts the spirits of all those who participate, allowing people to make the world a better place. If interested in volunteering, contact Cobb at hac001@lvc.edu.
Catch Casi on the pitch TAYLOR KLEESHULTE ’18 STAFF WRITER It’s not the typical path, nor the planned one. But for one LVC women’s soccer player, just getting back on the field is an accomplishment. Casi Swope, a sophomore midfielder, learned to kick a soccer ball at age 3. She found success early. However, Swope also found herself injured – a lot. When Swope was a freshman in high school she tore the ACL in her left knee; it took nine months to recover. Not even a year later, Swope appeared in four high school games during the fall of her sophomore year before tearing her right ACL. Recovery for this injury took nearly 12 months, and as a result, Swope missed out on her junior year of soccer. Because of all of the medical risks, she decided to sit out her senior year as well. During Swope’s recovery, she forced herself to stay positive about the situation because her wish was to play again. There were times when Swope found herself wondering why she had
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ABOVE: Casi Swope’s first appearance in a collegiate soccer game.
to go through rehab twice, but quickly realized her situation could always be worse. “Scars show character,” Swope said. “Everything happens for a reason.” On Sept. 1, Swope took the field for her first collegiate soccer game and first competitive game in nearly three years. Once Swope started college, she realized soccer was a sport she needed
to play. Only this time, she will play with two new ACLs. “It’s my passion,” Swope said. “Once you find something you love, it’s so hard to stop.” Swope feels her endurance lacks at times, but that doesn’t stop her from having high expectations. “Three years of not playing definitely showed,” Swope said. “But it
just takes time.” Swope overcame many obstacles and had to push through self doubt but her motivation carried her the entire way. “My motivation was just to play again,” Swope said. “I’m the type of person that if I get knocked down two times, I am going to stand up the third, and I have just stood up.” Swope is positive about where she stands in her journey and believes overcoming an obstacle only makes one stronger. “Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about,” Swope said. “ I wouldn’t change a thing.” Swope’s parents, Mindy and Matt, stood by her side throughout the entire process and are just as excited to see their daughter running around again. “We are proud of the dedication Casi displayed while recovering and getting herself back on the pitch doing what she loves,” her parents said. “We are thrilled to watch her play again.” They have that chance this season.
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September 21, 2017
SPORTS
La Vie Collegienne
New coaches on the hardwood
COLLIN MOORE ’18 STAFF WRITER As the men’s basketball team prepares for the 2017-2018 season, the team will have two new assistant coaches on the bench. The new additions: Jon Bishop and Brad Karli. Bishop graduated from Lancaster Bible College in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and sports management. While earning his degree, he assisted the boys’ varsity team at Elizabethtown High School. Additionally, in the past two seasons, Bishop was an assistant coach at Cairn University. Prior to that, he had another assistant position for the men’s team at Penn State Altoona. “I am excited to be a part of the culture at LVC,” Bishop said. “I believe that this is a very special group of guys and it will be an amazing first year for me.” Outside of basketball, Bishop is cur-
rently working on his master’s degree in counseling. As for Brad Karli, prior to being at LVC, he spent 15 years at Elizabethtown College. He spent four years as a student-athlete and 11 years as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays. In 2009, Karli was named the head assistant men’s coach at Bloomsburg where he coached for six years. During his time there, he led the Huskies
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to three straight PSAC playoff appearances as well as the program’s first postseason victory since 2001 during the 2013-14 season. “I believe that I’m most excited about working with the young men on and off the court,” Karli said. “During my time at Bloomsburg and Elizabethtown, mentoring and inspiring young men was the best part of my job.” Last season the Dutchmen finished with a
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Men’s golf ready to tee-it-up
LEFT: New men’s basketball assistant coaches, Brad Karli and Jon Bishop.
Late loss
have some gaps to fill as both captains graduated this past spring. “I think our team will miss the leadThe Lebanon Valley College men’s ership we had last year but will be able golf team looks to build upon a successto recoup just fine with our new capful 2016-17 season with a strong showtains,” Thomas Moran, a sophomore ing this fall and a run at the MAC title business administration major, said. in the spring of 2018. “We have a talented team and we all The team had one of its best seasons took a lot away from the spring season. in 2016-17 as it accumulated 12 topOur team is willing to put in the work five finishes, including three wins and a necessary to win and I think that it will Photo by: Theresa Messenger third-place finish at the MAC champishow significantly this year.” onship. They will have plenty of opportu- ABOVE: The Dutchmen fell to the The men posted a team score of 299 nities to prove themselves this season. Monarchs with 25 seconds left on the at the Elizabethtown Fall Invitational– The team will compete in seven tour- clock. its lowest score since 2004. Additionally, naments this fall, and wrap the season Theresa Messenger ’18 freshman Thomas Moran won two inup at the Franklin and Marshall Invita- CO-EDITOR dividual events. tional on Oct. 16. The Dutchmen lost a heartbreaker Saturday against King’s College. After leading for most of the first quarter, LVC fell behind in the second but answered in the third. Less than a minute into the fourth quarter, the Dutchmen tied the game at 32. The Monarchs took possession and with 4:39 left in the game, added six points to their score. LVC gained a one-point lead with 3:01 remaining in the game, only to be let down with 25 Photo provided by: Athletic Communications seconds remaining when the Monarchs ABOVE: LVC men’s golf team poses for a picture after winning the 2017 LVC Dutchman Invite. From L to R: Todd scored on a 6-yard run. The final score Reedy, Head Coach Mike Swisher, Tommy Mattaini, David Herbst, Thomas Moran, Andrew Capodanno. was 44-39. JARED KRAMP ’19 STAFF WRITER
Goal setting is something the team does before each season. “Our team goal is to win multiple tournaments this fall season in hopes of building some good momentum that can carry us through the winter and into the spring season,” David Herbst, a junior actuarial science major and team captain, said. “We have new indoor practice equipment too, so we will be able to stay on top of our game during the winter and plan on making a strong push for the MAC Championship in the spring, as well as an appearance in nationals.” LVC men’s golf returns many key players from last year; however, they
16-11 record, clinching the MAC semifinal before being taken down by Lycoming. This year, the team returns all but two players. The Dutchmen will be led by team captains Will Boccanfuso, Sam Light and Andy Orr. “We have very high expectations for this year and I know that it will not be easy,” Karli said. “Practices will be extremely competitive, but we realize that we are all one team and one family and with that being said, our first practice on Oct. 15 can’t come soon enough.” The season looks bright for the men’s basketball team. As LVC head coach Brad McAlester enters his 24th season, it’s very likely he will push his players for another conference championship with the help of his staff.