LA VIE COLLEGIENNE LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE’S STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1924 VOLUME 87, NO. 2 | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Bystander intervention training for FYE students AUTUMN LIGHT ’20 STAFF WRITER Starting this year, LVC has accepted Community Response for Everyone’s Wellbeing’s (C.R.E.W.) Bystander Intervention and Title IX trainings as options for the campus engagement portion of FYE freshmen courses. New to the curriculum for the 2019-2020 academic year, freshmen are required to attend a variety of events on campus to earn points towards their campus engagement grade in their FYE companion course. “Students have one more program choice than points, so they are able to choose which programs they will attend,” Sally Clark, assistant professor of English and chair of the C.R.E.W. Bystander Intervention Committee, said. “Each program attendance is worth one point for a
total of 5 percent of their companion course grade.” Although freshmen were previously required to attend events on campus, training slots for C.R.E.W.’s Bystander Intervention courses as well as their Title IX refresher courses, have been added to the list of events that students are encouraged to attend. “The essential hope is that students will feel empowered to be part of the LVC C.R.E.W. so we can all work together to ensure our campus is as safe as possible,” Clark said. Students attending the new event option of C.R.E.W.’s Bystander Intervention training sessions will learn a variety of methods to diffuse difficult situations on campus. Clark is hopeful that the trainings will leave a long-lasting impression on the students who attend. “The goal is to have as many peo-
ple as possible trained so that we establish the norm in which we all look out for each other,” Clark said. “We share the understanding that violence of any kind is not permitted here. It is an approach that builds empathy, understanding and safety.” The bystander intervention trainings will be split into two sessions, both lasting two hours. Students can expect interactive training sessions that promote a safe, responsive and collaborative LVC community. “Session One covers an understanding of Power-Based Personal Violence, what it means to be an active bystander and how to recognize situations in which bystanders can help prevent or stop an act of violence (either physical or emotional),” Clark said. “Session Two provides skill training in the proactive and reactive ways Active Bystanders can make our community safer.”
Students are required to receive a stamp from C.R.E.W. trainers and must attend both sessions to receive credit for the events. Students also have the option to attend C.R.E.W.’s Title IX refresher trainings that build off the Title IX seminar held in the beginning of the semester. Non-freshmen students can look forward to C.R.E.W.’s other offerings of bystander intervention training sessions this semester, although they are still in the process of being scheduled. Students are required to sign up on Redbook for these events. They are limited to 30 students per session. Students can contact Clark at sclark@lvc.edu with any questions.
LVC named top Fulbright producer CLAIRE FITZGIBBONS ’19 STAFF WRITER The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently named LVC one of the top 79 Fulbright producing schools in the country. The Fulbright is one of the most prestigious academic awards in the world and allows students to conduct research or teach in a foreign country for a year. In the last four years, LVC has doubled its number of Fulbright recipients, including four from the
class of 2019. Dr. Philip Benesch, LVC’s associate professor of politics, director of prelaw and director of external scholarships and fellowships, is thrilled with LVC’s recent Fulbright success. “I’m delighted,” Benesch said. “People here at LVC are very modest, very humble. They don’t necessarily think they’re entitled to these kinds of awards. Now they can see that they are within reach, and that’s really exciting.” Because the Fulbright is such a distinguished award, it can have im-
mense benefits for those students who receive one. For students like Katie Hockenbury ‘18, the Fulbright experience was both life and career changing. “I gained a world view, amazing worldly friends and some amazing experiences,” Hockenbury said. “I also get a lot of benefits from the award itself including first priority on jobs with the government and no application fees for some Ph.D. programs.” Ultimately, Benesch hopes that more LVC students will follow in Hockenbury’s path and decide to pur-
sue a Fulbright. “It is an opportunity for students, before they settle into their career tracks, to get out and see the world,” he said. “Those are magnificent things. Hopefully success builds on success and students will apply and be interested in this.” Although applications for 2019 are almost due, students interested in applying for the award in 2020 can contact Benesch at benesch@lvc.edu for more details.
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FLEXIN’ AT TED’S PAGE 2
GALLERY EXHIBIT PAGE 2
ALLEN OPPORTUNITIES PAGE 3
DUTCH DUO PAGE 4
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Area favorite- new name, new specials KEEGAN CORWELL ’21 STAFF WRITER A weekly tradition for many LVC students has come to an end as the Annville Grille is under new ownership this semester and has a new name- Ted’s of Annville. For the past decade, the Annville Grille was packed wall-to-wall on Thursday nights with college students fixing their cravings for all-you-can eat wings. “I was pretty mad when I found out they took the special away,” Dylan Baxter, a junior business major, said. “My teammates and I loved going to the Grille after practice. It was a great time, and we really bonded over seeing who could eat the most wings.” According to Ted’s management, the establishment is offering much more to the LVC students and the community of Annville. Offers include a 10 percent discount for LVC students, a completely revamped LVC inspired dining section, broadcasting
of LVC sports on a new high definition television and Dutchmen Flex spending options. Employees receive a 15 percent discount at lunch and 10 percent at all other times with their LVC ID. “We had to reign in a couple things in order to be able to expand and take care of our customers the way we feel was needed,” Carmen Lawrence, events manager and marketing director of Ted’s of Annville, said. “If we kept daily specials, our people would never get trained or experience to better help you.” Although students may miss trying to eat as many wings as humanly possible, Ted’s of Annville has created tantalizing specials that are sure to fill one up. “We kept Tuesday night wing special, which was the Grille’s, and that is 50-cent boneless wings along with $3 Blue Moon draft,” Lawrence said. The restaurant also offers 59-cent wings from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday
Photo by: Keegan Corwell ABOVE: LVC’s banners and memorabilia hang from the walls at Ted’s of Annville.
through Thursday. Ted’s of Annville will also continue to offer karaoke nights and weekly specials and will partner with LVC student groups and sports teams to provide a fun, safe place for students
and the community to relax and enjoy themselves. Although some traditions may come to an end, new ones are just around the corner.
Gallery exhibits work of artist-in-residence PAGE OLSEN ’20 STAFF WRITER The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery began its 25th season with the works of renowned and local artist, Daniel Massad. The gallery held the opening reception of “A Theater of Things: The Work of G. Daniel Massad” on Sept. 6. The exhibition features a wide range
of Massad’s work created over the course of the past five decades, with the majority of pieces being articulate still-life pastel drawings. “A Theater of Things” also includes his most recent finished work, “Dafs.” The exhibition is unique because it showcases his development. According to Dr. Barbara McNulty, director of the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, his work is intended to tell a
Photo by: Page Olsen ABOVE: The reception held on Sept. 6 buzzed with faculty, students and the public.
story and includes objects important to him. “It’s rare to see Dan Massad’s early works, and this is the only time you get to see that,” Dr. Grant Taylor, professor of art and art history, said. Since its beginning in 1994, Massad has assisted with the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery. Additionally, he has taught as an Artist-in-Residence at LVC. McNulty expressed her gratitude for Massad, deeming him an invaluable part of the department and gallery. In her opening remarks at the reception, she addressed his renown. “Even though Dan is local, his reputation far exceeds the bounds of
Annville,” McNulty said. Outside of the College’s gallery, numerous prestigious museums have exhibited Massad’s work, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art in Washington. “A Theater of Things: The Work of G. Daniel Massad” will run until Oct. 20, 2019. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are on Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 1-4:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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“Writing: A Life” fall visiting writers announced Brianna Metsger ’19 ASSISTANT EDITOR David Wanczyk and Meghan Phillips, both published writers and literary magazine editors, will come to LVC this semester as visiting writers for the “Writing: A Life” Series. “Writing: A Life” is LVC’s visiting writer series. A defining factor of this series is a week-long stay by a WriterIn-Residence. During this week, the writer will perform a reading of their work and visit with specific classes to speak about their craft. Some creative writing students even have the ability to work one-on-one in workshop with the writer. “Giving students, the campus and the community the opportunity to encounter and engage with the work of a wide variety of writers is the best part of ‘Writing: A Life,’” Dr. Holly Wendt, assistant professor of English and director of creative writing, said. “It’s important for artists to be exposed to multiple aesthetics and voices, to learn about different approaches to process and craft, in order to develop their own voice and
process in a meaningful way.” This semester’s Writer-In-Residence is David Wanczyk. He is an avid sports fan who has written in many forms including nonfiction, sports journalism, poetry and essays. The second visiting writer of the semester is Meghan Phillips. She primarily writes fiction, microfiction and poetry. Though students in specific English and creative writing classes will experience class visits and one-onone workshops, all are welcome to at- Photo by: Huntre Keip tend the readings by the writers. ABOVE: U.S. Chief Magistrate Susan Schwab spoke to students about the significance of the “Readings are essentially back- Constitution on Constitution Day which was held on Sept. 17. stage passes to a writer’s work and process, and some of the best writing advice I’ve encountered has come in these seemingly informal spaces,” Wendt said. “Actually hearing a writer’s work in their own voice is a very moving experience, and sometimes it can revolutionize the way we read their work.” Wanczyk’s reading will take place on Sept. 25, and Phillips’ reading will take place on Nov. 19. Both events will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop Library Atrium and are free and open to the public.
Allen Theatre discounts for AST’s gift of appreciation to LVC students troops overseas MICHAEL BURT ’22 STAFF WRITER Located on Main Street in Annville, The Allen Theatre & Backstage Cafe offers many cinematic and live events with deals for LVC students to enjoy, especially after a long week of classes. The theatre offers free admission to all LVC students on select days of the week. “It’s free Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all college students,” Edward Felty, owner of The Allen Theatre, said. There are several other upcoming events at the theatre to look for-
ward to. On Sept. 13, The Allen will show “Echo in the Canyon;” on Sept. 15, Washington Band of Annville will play, and on Sept. 20, the theatre will show “Right Before Your Eyes.” “We have Jon Burns from ‘America’s Got Talent’ on Sept. 28,” Felty said. The theatre is currently playing “Peanut Butter Falcon,” a ‘Mark Twainstyle adventure story’ about a man with Down syndrome who teams up with an outlaw to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler. The film currently has a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. For a full list of upcoming events, La Vie has a link to the Allen on our website, www.lvc.edu/lavie.
MARJ O’NEILL ’21 STAFF WRITER The sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) will send approximately 1,500 goodie bags to troops overseas at the end of September. AST will participate in its annual fall service project, Treats4Troops, on Sept. 28 in the Allan W. Mund College Center. “The whole sorority, alumnae of the sorority and local girl scout troops come together and package treats such as candy and snacks for troops overseas,” Lizzy Ramsey, director of philanthropy, said. “I am looking forward to this event because it’s a great way to get the AST community and the local community involved in a service project that shows appreciation and care for deployed men and women overseas.” Treats4Troops is a joint service project started by the Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at LVC
and the Stars & Stripes Alumnae Association in 2005. The chapter has an Amazon donation items wish list for the event where sisters of AST have been asking their family and friends to show support. The sisters are also collecting monetary donations to cover shipping costs. On the day of the event, the sisters and other participants of the event will assign themselves to various tasks and start assembly lines for packing treat bags, cutting and tying ribbon on treat bags, writing address labels and packaging boxes. If a student knows anyone who is currently deployed overseas in the military and would like him or her to be included in this event and receive a treat bag, contact Lizzy Ramsey at egr001@lvc.edu before the event.
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Dutch duo on field hockey team Hannah Shirey ’23 STAFF WRITER Two field hockey teammates hail from the same country but were complete strangers before stepping foot on campus. Cecile Kat, a junior forward, came from the Netherlands to LVC in 2017. She planned on staying just one year but is now staying at LVC until she graduates. “I really struggled saying goodbye to all of the friends that I made,” Kat said. “They made my decision a lot easier.” Willemijn van den Berg, a freshman defender, plans on staying at LVC for just her freshman year but is not quite sure what the future holds. “I really like it here,” van den Berg said. “I like how personally involved the professors, people from admissions and my coaches are.”
and how to make necessary adjustments. “She was really helpful,” van den Berg said. It took both students some time to fully adjust to their new lifestyle. In The Netherlands, field hockey is only played on AstroTurf, which plays a lot faster than artificial turf. Kat and van den Berg both said they had to alter their play in order to get acquainted with the turf at LVC. The food and the water quality were also a challenge. “The food was a big issue the first week, but it is good now that I have gotten used to it,” van den Berg said. “I hope Willemijn gets the same great experiences that I did,” Kat said. Photo by: Hannah Simon The field hockey team’s number one goal is to make playoffs while having ABOVE: Cecile Kat and Willemijn van den Berg pose for media day. fun. As of Sept. 16, the team’s record is Kat and van den Berg were in con- before the start of the season. Kat gave 2-4. The team’s next game is Saturday, tact with each other through email van den Berg advice on what to expect Sept. 21, at Goucher College at noon.
Reever named interim strength coach Justin Hall ’22 STAFF WRITER After the departure of head strength and conditioning coach Jared Hatz, the role of interim strength coach will be filled by Logan Reever. Reever, a former Dutchman in his own right, graduated from LVC in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. During his time at LVC, Reever was a member of both the men’s baseball and track and field teams. For the past two years, Reever has served as an intern under Hatz, where he learned the ins and outs of the weight room. He cites his experience working with Hatz in helping create a smooth transition. “I’ve grown up in his program as he has created it over the years,” Reever said. “I definitely think that makes the transition astronomically easier.” During his upcoming tenure as interim strength coach, Reever hopes to put an emphasis on making sure his athletes stay healthy and to enable them to have the most successful seasons they can possibly have.
On top of the strides he has seen in the gym, Reever has also helped several athletes establish a personal nutrition plan to follow to improve their diet and energy. Reever is already seeing progress from his athletes in the weight room. Several students have reported new personal bests over the past week. Reever had high praise for the work Hatz has put in over the past four years at LVC. Hatz accepted a position with Saint Lawrence University and will be working with the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. “Coach Hatz has done a great job with cultivating the culture of the weight room over the last four years,” Reever said. “I want to make sure that culture stays alive. I’ve been a part of it, and I love it. I want to keep it going.” Reever will work with all LVC sports teams while the search for a permanent strength and conditioning coach continues.
Photo by: Justin Hall ABOVE: Logan Reever pictured during workout.
Photo by: Huntre Keip ABOVE: LVC’s volleyball team took on Alvernia on Sept. 17. The team won 3-0.