LA VIE COLLEGIENNE LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE’S STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1924 VOLUME 87, NO. 7 | FEBRUARY 26, 2020
LVC meme account has great success since last year Page Olsen ’20 STAFF WRITER Current students and alumni have enjoyed memes specific to Lebanon Valley College on the Instagram page “lvc_memes” since the beginning of 2019. The majority of the page’s content is created by students, direct messaged to the account, then posted. The memes have been passed around not only through the Internet but in classrooms, causing many laughs. Subjects of the memes include Metz, the new bridge, booking study rooms and the Wifi. Most of the account’s followers do not know who is responsible for the account. With the promise of keeping them anonymous, the student behind lvc_memes responded to some questions. “Only a few people know my iden-
tity,” they said. “I try to keep myself as under the radar as possible.” Prior to coming to LVC, the creator made memes specific to their high school that became popular. After telling this to a friend, the friend encouraged them to make lvc_memes. “I did not have any content at first, but a few people who followed the account sent me memes they made and inspired me to push forward and try to grow the account,” they said. Having over 1300 followers and posts with hundreds of likes, the In-
stagram page is loved by many. Some of the memes criticize the school, yet these are the ones followers often enjoy the most. “Some content has been a bit controversial in the past, but I post what I like, and I enjoy what I do,” they said. “If someone doesn’t like it, then I’m sorry, but I can’t always please everyone. I have found that the most controversial content is also the most liked content.” The student admitted that they will eventually step down from running the account, but this does not
mean the page will come to an end. “I have considered finding a successor that can take over the page after I graduate,” they said. “I would like to see that I have created something that can outlive me and that will leave my mark on LVC.” When asked if there was anything they wanted to add to their comments, the student expressed gratitude for the success the account has had. “I’d just like to say that I really appreciate everyone’s support over the last year,” they said. “I never expected the page to grow as much as it did and it means a lot to me.” The student is open to feedback and suggestions for the page, as the account is “for the students, by the students.” They can be reached through direct messaging on Instagram.
LVC breaks records for Fulbright program Huntre Keip ’20 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lebanon Valley College strives for cultural diversity and global awareness, and it shows due to its recent national recognition. The College was named one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2019-2020 academic year, marking it the fourth consecutive year. According to the Fulbright program’s statistics, LVC is ranked 13th out of 76 master’s insti-
tutions. Since 2016, LVC had 10 total students awarded a Fulbright grant. “It’s an honor for LVC and our students to receive such a prestigious award,” Dr. Philip Benesch, associate professor of political science and director of pre-law and external scholarships and fellowships, said. “Our students work extremely hard in their academics, extracurricular activities and global awareness, which certainly shows on a national
level.” The Fulbright program, which was created in 1946, offers U.S. students and professors the opportunity to gain a mutual understanding between the United States and people of other countries. Fulbright grants are awarded annually with funding made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Approximately 2,200 scholars are awarded each year.
In 2019, LVC broke a personal record with seven Fulbright semifinalists, with four becoming finalists and one as an alternate. Those students include: Alexa Kanakry, Calyn Lutz, Rachel Duong, Matthew Torrence and Scott Werner. Currently, some finalists are in their designated countries pursuing the program. For more information on the Fulbright program, contact Dr. Benesch at benesch@lvc.edu.
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