LA VIE COLLEGIENNE LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE’S STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1924 VOLUME 87, NO. 6 | FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Gallery presents work of civil rights photojournalist Page Olsen ’20 STAFF WRITER The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery opened its current exhibition, “Danny Lyon: Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement,” on Friday, Jan. 24. The show includes dozens of black and white prints by Lyon capturing the Civil Rights Movement in the sixties. The recent opening of this exhibition was fitting in light of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and racial justice speaker Ruth Naomi Floyd presenting at the Symposium on Inclusive Excellence. The opening reception was held on Jan. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Students, faculty and the public were moved
Photo by: Page Olsen ABOVE: Members of the community during the opening reception on Jan. 24.
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freshments. At the reception, gallery interns Olivia Haug, a junior creative writing major, and Sylvie Gibson-Gingrich, a senior art and visual culture major, shared their reactions. “This exhibit is super interesting because it’s like first hand experience of what the Civil Rights Movement was and seeing all the pictures and how it relates to modern day,” Haug said. “Those struggles are still going on and how things have changed but also how things are still the same. It’s really sad but interesting to see the juxtaposition.” Many of these photographs display how young those in the Exhibition Continued on Page 4
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Political science professor teaches abroad Huntre Keip ’20 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Imagine being a professor who not only lectures students, but also helps establish a new form of government within a country. Dr. Chris Dolan, professor of political science and global studies, will be doing just that. As a recipient of a Fulbright grant, Dolan will travel to Kosovo in February. Along with another professor, he will co-teach two courses at the University of Prishtina. “One course is the integration of Western institutions primarily focusing on Kosovo and its relation
between NATO and the European Union, and the other course is an introduction to international politics,” Dolan said. Kosovo, considered a self-declared independent country, gained its independence from Serbia in 2008. Despite its small geographical size, the country holds the youngest population in all of Europe. As a result, the country needs a solid governmental base with the help of individuals like Dolan who understand the proper rules of law and justice within a democratic system. “For me, I’m going to play a small but important part in building a government in Kosovo that’s not based on corruption – it’s teaching
students accountability and the pathway to public service,” he said. Aside from teaching, the second component to his sabbatical is research which will revolve around the future of NATO and Kosovo’s adaptability. NATO has led a peace-support operation in Kosovo since June 1999. He plans on conducting numerous interviews with public outreach programs, peacekeeping initiatives, U.S. Embassy in Kosovo and more. “My research will be determined by what the government allows me access to,” Dolan said. Based on external research, Dolan discovered many Kosovans are in support of the United States’ rules of law, social dynamics and govern-
ment stability, so it will be an interesting experience when he is out in the field. “It’s going to be different. There is a history of tension and an influence by great powers, so it’s a mixed bag of what I could see doing fieldwork,” he said. Dolan plans on writing a book based on his experience, which he hopes will be published by the end of this year. He will remain in Kosovo through July and will be back on campus for the fall 2020 semester.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF LA VIE
GREEN BLOTTER SUBMISSIONS PAGE 2
MOVIE SHOWING PAGE 2
DUTCHMEN DEN CHANGES PAGE 3
PRIMARY ELECTION PAGE 3
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Literary magazine seeks student submissions RAEANN WALQUIST ’20 ASSISTANT EDITOR Green Blotter, LVC’s student-run literary magazine, is accepting undergraduate student writing and art submissions for its 2020 publication. Green Blotter is an annual literary magazine published by the Green Blotter Literary Society which features poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and art pieces by any undergraduate student. “This is a great opportunity to show off your writing and get published,” Lauren Sigmon, prose editor, said. “People should be proud of what they write. Sharing it with the world is fantastic.” The literary society strives to create a platform in which any undergraduate student can have their work published while fostering creativity, writing and other art forms. “My favorite part of Green Blotter
is getting to read from a variety of dif- blotter/. Interested students may also mation at ls006@lvc.edu. The edition ferent people,” Sigmon said. “Everyone reach out to Sigmon for more infor- will be unveiled at the end of April. who submits has a different voice, and I find it so amazing picking the voices that piece together well for our final product.” Students can also get involved by joining the literary society, which is open to interested students. Here, members have the opportunity to help read, edit and select pieces for the edition as well as having fun with the rest of the members of the editorial staff and reader board. “When I went to my first meeting and we talked about Green Blotter and played Dick, the best card game ever, I was hooked,” Sigmon said. All submissions sent in by Feb. 15 will be considered for the 2020 edition of the magazine. Submissions submitted after the deadline will be held for the following year’s edition. For submission guidelines or to view previous editions of the magazine, go to http://www.lvc.edu/green- Photo by: Marj O’Neill
“Right Before Your Eyes” movie showing SPENCER PATERICK ’21 ASSISTANT EDITOR Students and community members came together to view a locally made film for free at the Allen Theatre on Feb. 3. “Right Before Your Eyes” is about a newly recovered alcoholic who takes an epic train ride home to visit his young autistic son, whom he has not seen since birth. The movie was written and produced locally by David Vincent Bobb. Based on Bobb’s personal life, the movie is set in Harrisburg. The film is described as a “psychological thriller with religious overtones” and deals with the true story of his battle with addiction and how he managed to get his life back together through faith at the Bethesda mission. “The more I wrote, the more I began to understand who I really was and who I really wanted to be,” Bobb said. “I began to understand my place in this world, and it was clearer than anything I’ve ever experienced in my entire lifetime.” Along the way, Bobb was faced with many obstacles that come with producing a movie. Directing, producing, raising funds, scheduling actors and crew, weather, equipment, pro-
moting and marketing the film were among the most challenging things that Bobb dealt with. “I always knew that we would end up with something very special,” Bobb said. “From the first draft of the script to the final scene being edited, I always knew. And that’s what kept fueling the passion even more. When I had nothing left to give, I relied on my Faith to pull me through, much like my story, and it’s never let me down.” Bobb hopes that the movie will help those who are struggling with addiction and wants people to feel a strong sense of hope after seeing the film. “I want to inspire those who suffer from addiction and give them hope,” Bobb said. “I want to let everyone know that no matter how bad life can get, no matter how hopeless and lonely you might feel, or how scared you might be, there is always hope.” Be on the lookout for Jack McNamara, better known to LVC students as “Annville Jack,” who appears in the film as a background character. Visit La Vie’s website to watch the trailer.
ABOVE: The sanctuary of the Frederic K. Miller Chapel was packed during the Symposium on Inclusive Excellence.
Symposium on inclusive excellence Marj O’Neill ’21 STAFF WRITER LVC’s seventh annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence was held on Jan. 21 and featured a keynote address from a renowned vocalist, composer and flautist. President Lewis E. Thayne explained in his opening remarks how crucial it is for inclusive excellence to be present in a learning community. He believes it can help to foster a healthy community where everyone is able to reach their highest potential. He reinforced LVC’s intention for the symposium: to learn about and acknowledge each other’s differences and embrace diversity in the College community. Students were given a day off from day classes and were encouraged to attend the keynote address and educational sessions that were a part of the event. Ruth Naomi Floyd, director of jazz studies at Cairn University and artistin-residence at Temple University, was this year’s keynote speaker. Floyd started her address in an unexpected way and sang an emotionally moving
song, with the words of Frederick Douglass at the close of the Civil War. She then spoke about the oppression that occurred during the Civil War, giving significant imagery. Floyd spoke with great emotion and inflection, emphasizing certain words and phrases. “You don’t have to compromise your own beliefs and dignity to give respect,” Floyd said. Floyd’s address touched on the importance of unity and living together with differences like gender, religion, culture, income and economic status, through shared ideas. She urged the LVC community to not allow Martin Luther King’s dreams to fail. “Ruth Naomi Floyd was very engaging and kept our attention,” Alyssa Liounis, a junior speech-language pathology major, said. “She used a lot of powerful statements you probably wouldn’t hear in a normal college class, so I felt it was an important event for the LVC community.” Floyd concluded her remarks by encouraging the audience and reminding them how there is hope for society to “fix the wrong note” through creativity, beauty, respect and dignity.
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Greek life at LVC Kayleigh Johnson ’22 STAFF WRITER It is rush week at LVC, meaning that Greek life organizations host events for potential new members, allowing them to get to know the current members of each organization and decide where they belong. Greek life is a popular way to get involved and meet new people on college campuses. “Joining Greek life has been a great addition to my life at LVC,” Mackenzie Webb, a sophomore early childhood and special education major and member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, said. “I’ve met a great group of girls and done a ton of impactful community service.” LVC is home to eight fraternities and sororities, which include Alpha Phi Omega (APO), Alpha Sigma Tau (AST), Gamma Sigma Sigma (Gamma Sig), Phi Lambda Sigma (Philo), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Sinfonia), Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI), Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) and Kappa Lambda Nu (Clio). APO is a national co-ed service fraternity that was founded in 1925. It was established at LVC in 1960. Any male or female student who is passionate about serving the campus and community are encouraged to
Photo by: Mackenzie Webb ABOVE: Cassandra Thomas, Elizabeth Lyter and Erica Coles-Dietrick at a Gamma Sig event.
join. AST is a national sorority that was established at the College in 1992. The sisterhood looks to empower young women through service projects. One of their priorities is helping members develop both personally and academically. Gamma Sig is a national sorority that focuses on community service. Founded in 1952 and established at LVC in 1969, Gamma Sig promotes service, friendship and equality. They
welcome young women from all walks of life, bringing them together through service. Philo is a social fraternity founded in 1867. They look to promote brotherhood and lifelong bonds. Sinfonia is a national fraternity which established itself at the college in 1960. They are a professional acting social fraternity. A love and understanding of music are essential for men interested in joining. Sinfonia has produced many talent-
ed conductors, composers and performers. SAI is a national professional women’s music fraternity, established at the College in 1961. SAI aims to help its members develop their talent and love for music. Interested women do not need to be a music major to join, but a passion for music is necessary. TKE is a national social fraternity established at LVC in 1988. They focus on brotherhood and connection. Clio is LVC’s newest sorority on campus, established in 2020. Each organization hosted different events. The sorority Gamma Sig hosted a cookie decorating and Family Feud event on Monday, Minute to Win It on Tuesday and a joint kickball tournament with TKE on Wednesday. “Rush week is my favorite time of the year because I get to meet potential new members for my sorority and interact with a lot of the other Greek life on campus,” Webb said. Attendance at at least one rush event is required for potential new members in order to receive a bid to join an organization. This weekend, each fraternity and sorority will choose and induct its new members.
New changes to Dutchmen Den Primary election deadlines Dominic Alunni ’22 STAFF WRITER Metz Culinary, the food supplier of LVC, has made multiple changes regarding the Dutchmen Den between Hammond and Marquette halls. Breakfast has been introduced to the Dutchmen Den, giving students an opportunity to use meal swipes outside of the Mund Dining Hall. Metz also added an extra hour to the meal exchange program, now ending at 10 p.m. instead of 9 p.m.
“I’m glad they extended the hours,” Huntre Keip ’20 Collin Krakowski, a sophomore busi- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ness major, said. “There used to be a huge rush around 9:00 to get meal swipes in, and it was a nightmare. I don’t really understand why they don’t have it all day though.” The new breakfast and extended hours are already in effect at the Dutchmen Den.
Tuesday, February 11, 11 a.m. to noon For non-business undergraduate majors: learn how the MBA is a viable option for post-baccalaureate pursuits All majors are invited and encouraged to attend!
The 2020 primary elections will not be held until late spring, but voter registration is due sooner than anyone may think. Unlike the November general elections, the primary elections vary by states, so the deadline periods differ. The voting registration process includes an application that must be turned in to a county court house by mail or in person. Some states permit online applications.
For PA residents, the primary election is April 28, which makes the deadline for voter registration on March 30. New voters must register by mail, online or in person. Since most elections will occur during the semester, students should be mindful to request for an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots must be completed and received approximately one week before election day. For further information on state voting deadlines, visit La Vie’s website for deadline information.
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Brewer races into new competition Megan Finlan ’21 STAFF WRITER After leading the women’s lacrosse team to a MAC championship victory last year, two-time captain Julia Brewer knew she wasn’t done competing at the collegiate level quite yet. As a graduate student in the physical therapy program, Brewer decided to run into the world of cross country and track & field after a successful four years as a member of the women’s lacrosse team. She was contacted by cross country head coach, James O’Brien, after she was encouraged to join the team by friends. “Coach reached out to me over the summer about joining, and I thought it would be a really cool opportunity to try something new and meet a bunch of new people since I wouldn’t be with the lacrosse team anymore,” Brewer said. Little did Brewer know that this opportunity would land her MAC Rookie of the Year honors following her 15th place finish at MAC cross country championships in November. With
Photo by: Kate Mowery ABOVE: Former women’s lacrosse captain and graduate student Julia Brewer is currently on the track & field team.
cross country wrapped up, Brewer now has her sights on the track & field season, where she has already snatched a first-place finish in the mile at the Dutchmen Invitational on Jan. 17, with a MAC qualifying time of 5:40.12.
Run club
Photo by: Keegan Corwell ABOVE: Members of the run club in the Arnold Sports Center.
Keegan Corwell ’21 STAFF WRITER Plastered on the walls of the Arnold Sports Center are multiple flyers promoting a club only a select group of students are aware of. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Arnold Sports Center arena at 6 a.m., one can find the entire Dutchmen football team participating in speed and agility training as part of the team’s voluntary off-season training. “Morning runs are an opportunity for the team to reacquaint themselves with each other and promote healthy competition amongst the team in order to get in better shape while in the offseason,” Scott Salerno, offensive
line coach, said. Although it may seem intimidating, the run club is open for all students to join, and many football players believe that the run club could help better the LVC experience for all students who would like to attend. “Not only does it better your physical self by helping your conditioning, you really feel better about yourself, but also, that energy helps you to attack your day,” Jack Branowski, junior striker, said. The run club runs until March 17 every Tuesday and Thursday morning, starting promptly at 6 a.m. unless otherwise specified by the directors of the program. No registration is required.
“I’m excited for the rest of the track & field season,” Brewer said. “I think cross country prepared me physically for races and lacrosse prepared me mentally for the competition of it all. It will be fun to combine both of those
pieces during the rest of the season.” For Brewer, being a student-athlete is important to her success in the classroom, especially in the physical therapy program. It’s the busy schedule that keeps Brewer on top of her assignments, as her classes and practices force her to use her available time wisely. Competing as a student-athlete has also helped her to prepare for her future as a physical therapist following graduation. “I think that being an athlete for my whole life combined with everything I’m learning in school has given me an even deeper appreciation for how the body works,” Brewer said. “Physical therapy is also a collaborative profession because a whole team of people are involved in a patient’s recovery. So, I definitely think that playing team sports prepared me for that aspect as well.” The track & field team will be back in action on Feb. 8, at the Alvernia Invite where Brewer will be competing in the 5000m event.
Exhibition (continued from pg. 1) movement were. “I thought it was interesting how young everyone was in the Civil Rights Movement,” Gibson-Gingrich said. “They’re like our age or younger. I think some of the women imprisoned in the one photo were only like 13.” Part of Haug and Gibson-Gingrich’s responsibilities as interns included aiding in the construction of the ex-
hibition. “It took over 250 pieces of tape to hang up the wall labels,” Gibson-Gingrich said. The exhibition will run until March 22. The gallery is open on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Workshop Wednesdays Hosted by the Breen Center in Bishop 125 February 5 -- 3 p.m. | Next Level Marketing February 12 -- 4:30 p.m. | Owning Your Personal Brand February 19 -- 10 a.m. | Are You Interview Ready? February 26 -- 3 p.m. | Professional Essentials March 11 -- 10 a.m. | Work-Life Balance March 18 -- 3 p.m. | Understanding Your Why Factor March 25 -- 3 p.m. | Next Level Marketing April 1 -- 10 a.m. | Owning Your Personal Brand April 8 -- 3 p.m. | Are You Interview Ready? April 15 -- 10 a.m. | Professional Essentials April 22 -- 4:30 p.m. | Work-Life Balance
Students must register on Redbook to attend.