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Stepping Into A New Beginning

Volume 95 // Edition 12 // May 2015

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Contents

2 Student Life Humans of Messiah Hanna Lazio

12 Student Life How to Craft the Best Duct Tape Wars Armor

6 Student Life Want to Join A Club?

Discover some of the 70+ clubs on Messiah’s campus

I love the idea of a beginning. Beginnings can be terrifying new phases, wonderful fresh starts, or both.

Beginnings have the power to transform us. They offer us the opportunity for change. A beginning is the chance to create, dream, hope, plan and ultimately do.

The Swinging Bridge Magazine is a new beginning for me, and Messiah as a whole. My wish moving forward is that this magazine would provide the student body with new insights, essential information, discussion points, laughter, and unforeseen creativity.

I admit I am apprehensive about this new beginning for me. I can remember the first story I ever wrote at six years-old. Although it was severely flawed in both the grammar and spelling departments, the words conveyed a little girl’s heart. Thirteen years later, I’m still tremendously blessed to experience a spark of passion every time I write. It’s a passion that I sincerely hope will grow over my next three years at Messiah and constitutes the drive behind this magazine.

The opportunity to be Editor-in-Chief next year is truly one I did not see coming. I can only say that I’m a girl with mammoth-sized dreams and a heart for Christ.

It’s amazing how those two things can uniquely come together to form one job. I’m beyond excited to begin producing this magazine. My vision is one in which all students can consume news and entertainment in a way that interests and engages them. I want each and every student to experience just a small part of the passion I feel every day that I’m writing or reading news.

17 Student Life Welcome Week 2015 The schedule for Welcome Week 2015 at a glance.

20 Culture Social Media Trends 20 Culture Summer Concerts & Festivals Find local fun and activities in the months ahead

Although this new beginning also means the end of The Swinging Bridge newspaper, I’m confident in this new direction. News is ever-changing and evolving. The many different forms of media have only further shifted news towards a changing landscape. The Swinging Bridge Magazine is following that trend, providing a fresh way to provide students with the things they want and need to know. With both long-form and short-form stories, features, and sidebars, the magazine will provide students with a way to connect to news like never before. Sections like Sports & Rec, Culture, and Student Life are sure to deliver something that catches the varying interests of students. Plus, we have a dedicated team whose work ethic, dreams and advice form the backbone of this magazine. Without their dedication and eagerness to create, this magazine would cease to exist.

While many are afraid of change, I believe that this change is very beneficial. The Swinging Bridge newspaper will always be a part of the history of Messiah College.

It’s time for a new kind of system that embraces the technology and media we’ve become so accustomed to. The Swinging Bridge Magazine will be an innovative take on news that strives to connect the Messiah community. This beginning is a positive change and a fresh start that offers all of us a chance to leave our mark.

Madeline Crocenzi Editor-in-Chief 2015-2016

26 Sports The Final Act Recordbreaking goalie Audra Larson looks for greater success in senior season

28 Sports Run, Falcons, Run! A guide to local spots for running, biking, and walking 29 Sports This Year’s Memorable Sports Moments SBM

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MESSIAH COLLEGE

by ALEXANDRA COONRADT

Name: Hanna Lazio Year: Junior

Major: Nursing

From: Patchogue, Long Island, New York

Humans of Messiah College started on The Pulse’s Facebook page last semester.

Modeled after photographer Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York photoblog and book, it seeks to gain insight on the lives of Messiah students.

What’s your coolest talent?

“I’m blessed to be able to say beatboxing. I started doing it in high school and it’s grown to be a talent. People sometimes know me by it. It’s a nice way that I can connect with people more easily. I just love to make people smile.”

Where do you see yourself in five years?

“I’ll probably move back home after school and, hopefully, I’ll be more confident in my nursing skills. At this point, I think I would love to be a pediatric nurse. Hopefully by then, I will have completed my Master’s and become a Nurse Practitioner. Just livin’ life, lovin’ life. Hopefully, I’ll be more spiritually mature.”

What is your greatest accomplishment?

“Graduating as valedictorian from my high school, but I see that more as a God-appointed position. Yeah, I worked hard. I think He wanted me in that position for a reason. Then, choosing to come to Messiah was very counter-cultural for my school. All my teachers were like, ‘You deserve to go somewhere better. You’re too smart for that school.’ And I was like, “Ain’t nobody too smart for Jesus!” I’m really glad I came here because it was what I needed. My life wasn’t on the best path but I picked it up. I found what it means to be a follower of Christ here” 0 2

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What is the greatest thing about your life right now?

“Jesus! That sounds like such a stereotyp ical, Christian school answer. This year has been very challenging and a common theme has been to trust God. Any time I feel like I can’t go on, it’s the joy of th e Lord that keeps me going.

I love my family, also. I have great support at home. Life is good, you know?”

What is the hardest thing about your life right now?

“Nursing school, lots of studying, and balance.”

What is something people might not know about you?

“I struggle. A lot of time I’m very positive and that’s awesome, but I’m a human. I struggle. I have nights when I feel depressed. I have nights where I just want to give it all up and get on a plane and go to the Bahamas. We are overcomeres. Thanks to God, I’ve overcome a lot in my life. Positivity is not something that is just imparted to people. It’s a constant daily thing where you have to wake up and you have to speak it out loud to yourself. I struggle just like everyone else. “

What advice do you have for someone who might be struggling right now?

Be open and be real with people. We all have thoughts in our head that are dark. As a man thinketh, so he is. When God says you think about committing adultery, you’ve already done it. Woah, that’s crazy God because I’m thinking about things and I’m working extra hard to not do this. When you have negativity in your head, it almost becomes poisonous. If you’re thinking it, you might as well say it to someone. Someone who you trust, someone who you know is going to keep you accountable. The darkness we all face within can’t go away unless it’s brought to the light. People struggle and people struggle alone, and that makes it harder. When you have people who understand what you’re going through, it helps a lot. We’re not meant to do this life alone. That’s why God didn’t stop when he created Adam. He created Eve and he said ‘Be fruitful, and multiply.’ He knew we weren’t meant to do this life alone. If you’re struggling, use your resources.”

messiah student

Summer Spotlight

by ROSE TALBOT

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With spring finally here and summer fast approaching, it’s that time of the semester again. The hectic rush to get to finals and figure out a summer internship or job, and pack in as many crazy road-trips and adventures as possible along the way.

ome Messiah students have plans that will take them across the world, while many graduating seniors are trying to find the next step after walking across the stage in May. Andrea Yong, a junior psychology major, will be returning to her home country of Malaysia for a summer internship at a local university. “I’ll be working on various psych projects and doing side projects for NGOs. I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, since we live so far apart,” she said. “I’ll also probably be getting a second job so I can make some extra money.”

Journalism major Jeremy Jensen, who will be graduating in December 2015, will spend his last summer as an undergrad at home in Lititz, Pa. He’s in the process of applying for various jobs and internships, but plans to work at Tropical Smoothie. He’s also looking forward to a beach trip during his birthday, which falls on the hottest month of the year: July 12th.

Junior Annalena Vencil, a human development and family science major, and sophomore Elizabeth Barnes, a biopsychology major, both share similar summer plans. Vencil will be working as a student supervisor for south side

Abbie Daley

JUNIOR Summer plans: Completing twelve credits while traveling as a part of the IBI program

Abbie Daley, a junior international business major, will be traveling the world this summer as part of the IBI program. While completing 12 credits of coursework and going to numerous corporate visits, she’s also looking forward to seeing the sights along the way, particularly in India. “I am excited for continuous change of scenery and the adrenaline rush that comes with encountering a new country,” she said.

As for the graduating seniors, the summer will be filled with a lot of change and uncertainty, as well as exciting new opportunities.

Allen Fernandez, an English major, already has a job lined up post-graduation. “I plan to be working at Milton Hershey if I start in May,” he said. If his start date is pushed back until September, he has a back-up summer plan. “I’ll be working some sort of seasonal job, or traveling and watching a lot of Food Network.”

Daniel Mundhenk, who will graduate in May with a degree in applied health science, landed his dream job early. He’ll be working as assistant program coordinator at Soccer Shots in Harrisburg, where he’ll coach kids in soccer as well as taking care of various admin duties.

campus events, and Barnes will be working as crew leader for the first shift of central campus events. Both students are returning summer crew workers, with this summer being Vencil’s third in a row.

Joshua Clippinger, a sophomore accounting major, will be starting off his summer with some travel as well. “I’ll start the summer off in Panama for a missions trip with Aroma sports ministry. When I get back I will start my internship with Cohick & Associates which will last the rest of the summer. I hope to also go to Canada with a team to play basketball for a week,” he said.

Daniel Mundhenk

SENIOR After Graduation Plans: Working as assistant program coordinator at Soccer Shots in Harrisburg “Soccer Shots has strong Christian values, and the team I will be working with is full of people who enjoy jokes, laughter, and still work incredibly hard. I’m most excited about being able to get up each morning excited about being able to go into work, pour into kids, be around the game of soccer, and get paid for it,” he said.

Zipporah Brown, a theatre major, says that she would “like to live in Philly after graduation to work and do theatre, then save up enough money to move to LA.” She’s continuing to audition for various roles and see which door opens.

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WANT TO JOIN A CLUB?

by ELISABETH IVEY

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t’s hard to believe that school is already winding down, but even harder to grasp that most of us (farewell seniors) will be back in the blink of an eye!

You have your class schedule all picked out, but have you thought about what you will be doing outside of class?

For people who complain about having nothing to do, it’s probably because you haven’t looked into the clubs on campus. Clubs happen to be a good way to

build community, Messiah’s favorite word.

Read ahead if you have absolutely no idea what clubs Messiah College offers or if you want to find out more about that one club that you keep meaning to sign up for. It’s also a good way to avoid signing up for all the clubs at once when the Opportunities Fair rolls around. You know that time when all the clubs sound amazing and you end up joining most of them. Maybe that’s just me.

Academic Clubs:

Acclamation:

Are you passionate about your major and looking for outlets to become more involved with it? Messiah hosts a variety of clubs that are based on academic majors and provide a home for students who have shared goals and interests. You can join anything from Accounting Club to Messiah Film Society and groups like the French Club. History Club is known to host field trips for all students, not just majors. Whether you’re looking for extra help within your major or want to explore a field apart from your studies, the academic clubs on campus offer a variety of options to explore.

The music is playing and you find yourself swaying back and wanting to burst out dancing, but you have no idea how.

Contrary to popular belief, there is a dancer in anyone and Acclamation Dance Ministry gives students the opportunity to learn. Some styles offered are ballet, modern, jazz, African and Latin. Not only does Acclamation provide a variety of styles, but it also supplies several classes at varying levels. There’s no need to worry about struggling next to a professional if you’ve never danced a day in your life: Acclamation offers beginner through advanced levels in most styles.

Last semester, I danced African and though I’m biased because I love dance, I also appreciated the atmosphere that the instructors offered during class. Not only did they want to teach you to dance, but they set aside time to pray and have discussion. If you’re not convinced to join yet, Acclamation also hosted a chapel last semester that gave students the chance to exhibit their newfound skills.

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The Agape Center for 2014-2015

Service: Messiah College is big on service, but you don’t have to wait for Service Day or MLK Day to make a difference in the community. Aside from the Agape Center, students can also take part in any one of the service clubs on campus. Students who join the Human Rights Awareness Club may find themselves taking action in battling human trafficking. On the other hand, if you are looking for a way to spend an academic break, service trips offer the chance to travel, meet friends, and serve others. Really, you are getting a good deal! Don’t just wait for the class that requires you to serve: head to Messiah’s website to find more information on how you can get involved in spreading love and changing the world.

A Capella: If Pitch Perfect permeates your college dreams, you might find a home with Messiah College’s very own a capella group. What they lack in Fat Amy’s wit they make up for with camaraderie, as member Alyssa Shurminsky says that “the group is more like a team.” Formed only a semester ago, the group has already made an appearance at SAB’s talent show, First Friday.

Shurminsky mentions that the group contains a blend of majors, “yet we all come together to sing and just have fun.” Taylor Bingaman, another member, adds that the atmosphere is a place to “make learning music enjoyable.” She says that she “joined A Capella half way through the semester and was immediately welcomed into the group.” A Capella is a place to hone musical talent while contributing to the “team” that its members speak of.

The SAB Executive staff for 2014-2015

SAB: Swing Club: Imagine a fun night of fast-paced dancing while occasionally venturing out to classy events: that is the Swing Club.

While swing can be intimidating, Swing Club offers lessons every week as well as what members call “free dance,” which gives you the opportunity to show off the dance moves you’ve learned. You’ll finally have more to show than just the sprinkler and lawn mower. Club member Carly Laird describes the group as “a big dysfunctional family.” She remembers a time when she “danced with at least ten different people, all in one 3 minute song.”

If you are in need of some dance moves that will actually impress or just want to hang out with some fun people with a sense of dancing style, then Swing Club may be for you!

Clubs & Organizations

It is hard to miss the wide variety of campus events organized by SAB. The Student Activities Board coordinates everything from bi-weekly concerts (B-Sides) and talent shows (Coffeehouse) to school dances (Christmas Tradition and Spring Fling) and off-campus excursions. They work hard so that students can have fun, but that doesn’t mean that those behind the scenes don’t have a good time too. Student Brian Reynolds joined SAB freshman year and stuck with it all four years.

Now a senior, he sums up his experience: “My favorite part about SAB is probably the student leaders’ ability to potentially make a difference on campus or impact it one way or another.” Now with four years of fun and memories under his belt, Reynolds leads the Lost Films, the part of SAB responsible for the movies brought to campus each weekend. “I love being able to use my passion for movies to serve the college campus,” he says. SAB advisor Ben Taylor recently spoke in classes about how members of SAB have the unique opportunity to choose entertainment, but also integrate events that will inspire discussion. SAB is for anyone who wants to help students come together to have fun, but also helps students interact with today’s culture.

Cultural Clubs: You don’t have to be infected with wanderlust to appreciate traveling and encountering other cultures, and thankfully Messiah has an abundance of clubs that provide exploration into other cultures.

From Black Student Union (BSU) to Asian Student Association (ASA), cultural clubs give members a glimpse of life outside of the Messiah College bubble and the American bubble. ASA president James Tablazon says that these clubs not only “provide a place where people of similar cultures can talk and relate,” but the existence of a cultural club also “provides a space for difficult conversations.” Many of these clubs host chapels throughout the year, some of which have explored African American hair culture, exposed the consequences of micro aggressions, and facilitated discussion about national issues. What’s more: the campus acclaimed International Banquet finds its roots in ISA/Mukappa, one of the cultural clubs that focuses on missionary and international student interaction.

If you’re not lured in already, the variety of foods offered at club meetings and festivities should do the trick.

There are even more clubs than the ones listed here, and you can find them on Messiah’s website.

These clubs include so many different fields of interest, but one common trend amongst them is that their members are open to newcomers. So, don’t be shy! Joining a club is a good way to continue learning outside of the classroom, but at the same time can be an escape from the heavy monotony of homework.

If you are bursting with ideas on how to make campus better, curious about a certain subject that you will not get to study in class, or just need to burn off some steam and get some exercise in, join a club!

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YEAR IN REVIEW: From an International Perspective

by CAITLINN CURRY

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t is hard to believe the 2014-2015 school year is coming to a close, but the transition has provided Messiah College students the chance to look back and reflect on the last two semesters and the impact they have had. International students in particular offer a vibrant perspective on the happenings around campus, as many are studying and living in the United States for the first time.

Sophomore Elizabeth Barnes, who comes from a missionary family in Prague in the Czech Republic, reflects on the opportunity she had to be an International Mentor this year. “The internationals come a week before all of the other freshman, and it’s really fun because they don’t have any other options except to hang out with each other. It’s their first time, for most of them, in the States, so it’s helpful for them to find others in a similar situation to bond with.

It’s great to be a part of that. We meet up as a group throughout the year, have meals, talk, catch up about what’s been happening. Most of them seem to settle in well and the international orientation week is a big part of that.”

Overall, it was an highly positive experience for Barnes, as she expressed her enjoyment over the opportunity she has had to lead others and encourage them in this important transitional phase of life.

Angeline Leong, a freshman from Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, agreed with the Barnes on the notion that international orientation week was one of the most impactful times of the year.

“It was a little tougher than I’d expected coming from so far away, but being around people at the start who have the same feelings as I did about home really helped us all settle in and prepare ourselves to get ready for the year,” Leong says.

“It was great to see so many different cultures coming together” Leong reminisces. “It [Messiah College] doesn’t remind me of my home culture - we’re quite conservative back home – but how welcoming people here are helped me settle in so much more.”

Barnes felt as if the main event of the year for the International community was the recent International Banquet. The annual event is always highly anticipated by both International and national students on campus alike.

“Everybody that you know that’s an international that you haven’t seen all year, you get to see them there,” Barnes explains. “It’s cool because there’s a flag procession and you can carry your home flag if you want. It’s a symbol of national pride. The food is diverse and even if it’s not from your home culture then its still – There’s

“ It’s not the event.

It’s the people.”

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a sense of bonding over the fact that you’re an international to begin with and eating food and watching talent from other cultures makes you feel at home even though it’s not your own culture.”

Barnes notes that it was particularly exciting to see the Student Activities Board partner with the Asian Student Association to put on the Chinese New Year dance this year. She also added that it is not necessarily the international events on campus that make Messiah College feel like home.

“It’s mostly the community of international students that you spend time with that makes you feel at home instead of any particular event.

So, it’s not the event. It’s the people,” Barnes concludes.

Sophomore Ben Talbot had a prime example.

More than any other event, Talbot says that the Incense worship night impacted him in a profound way.

“Worshipping and seeing others worship was refreshing and a needed moment for me. It impacted me the most of the Messiah activities and events we’ve encountered so far” Talbot says. “It’s been a growing year, more downs than there have been ups but it’s been a year of maturing so it’s perhaps been that way necessarily so. I have gotten more busy and my days seem more cluttered than I would like over the course of the two semesters, but overall it has been a good year.”

Two semesters always seem to pass fast sometimes not fast enough. The opportunity for students to look back, reflect, and see how they have changed or been impacted has allowed opportunity to solidify the good memories and allows them to see how they have grown from the tougher ones.

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ur favorite friend, also known as summer, is almost here as we begin counting down the days until finals and the end of the semester. No matter what is planned for the summer - extra classes, work, or mere fun - many students are returning to their hometowns to get a much deserved break.

In the excitement of summer, it becomes easy to forget to keep in touch with college friends, especially if you are the type to become carried away with summer festivities like me. We quickly find ourselves consumed by the enjoyment of the summer heat and catching up with hometown friends that we forget to stay in contact with friends back at college.

Staying In Touch

by SHEKIE OLAGUNJU

Regardless of what people might say, there are fun and inexpensive ways to keep in touch with our friends and roommates from college during the summer months, no matter how far away they may be.

For one, we find ourselves thankful for social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others which keep us updated on how our friends are doing. I usually try to message or at least “like” the posts of my friends that I am far away from, as a method of showing that they are still in mind and that I still care for them. A simple Facebook message or direct message on Twitter to friends you have not seen in a while goes a long way and might even make someone’s day.

Another method of keeping in touch with friends over the summer is to update them on your activities. Posting on social media sites or messaging your friends to keep them updated on what you are doing makes them feel included in your life even if states away. It is a two-way street of sharing and accessing what is revealed between you and your friends. Maybe set goals to try to share fun summer stories with friends before they find out via social media in order to keep them connected with your life on a more personal level.

A cute and understated way of staying in contact over the summer is the traditional way of sending information prior to the Internet era - letter writing. Yes, actually sitting down and hand-writing a letter! The amount of time and effort spent in carefully drafting and writing a letter to send to a friend is one that will forever be appreciated.

Summer can also be seen as the perfect opportunity to visit your college friends in their hometowns. See where they grew up, enjoy local foods and entertainment, but most importantly soak up some extra time with friends while not having to deal with the stress of school work.

It may be easy to pick up a phone and text or message a faraway friend, but the intentional effort put into writing and sending a letter will be cherished by your friends. Everyone loves the special moment of receiving presents and letters in the mail that they did not order themselves, but are instead carefully crafted tokens of love and friendship.

It is the time to give one more final push before the hectic semester is over and summer proudly arrives. As we get caught up in our activities over the summer, let us not forget our supportive college friends with whom we braved and overcame a busy school year with. No matter how far away, keeping in contact to remind them that we still care and are thinking about them is a memory they might remember for a long time.

Summer is almost here: let’s all remember to stay in touch.

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A NEW

REALM A NEW CHALLENGE

by JOEL HOOVER

Jonathan Fuller and Elyse Anderson prepare for a year of leading, representing, and serving the student body.

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hey both thought they had it all figured out.

Jonathan Fuller was going to return as student body chaplain, a position he had led all through the 2014-15 school year with the Student Chaplain Team. The position suited the kind of person he is and what he wants to do. Likewise, Elyse Anderson was also going to return to Eyas as its chair for a second straight year.

Shortly after the start of the spring semester, Fuller received an application from current Student Body President Tim Sensenig—but it was for something entirely different from Student Body Chaplain.

“I initially just shrugged it off, (saying) ‘It’s not for me,’” Fuller says, as he recalls the application for student body president.

“But I kept thinking and praying about it and it just wouldn’t go away.”

As he speaks, Fuller and Anderson are taking a break from preparing for cabinet interviews for the 2015-16 Student Government Association. The new president and vice president respectively— who ran unopposed in the election this past spring—have a lot of work ahead as they will be stepping into new positions different from anything they have experienced before.

But they both are eager for the task ahead— even if there is a learning curve involved.

“We have such a limited time when we’re here,” Fuller adds. “When opportunities like this present themselves (where) it’s not only challenging but a rewarding opportunity to serve and make a difference, it’s an opportunity to gain experience that’s diversifying and broadening your learning here on campus. That’s what it’s about.”

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Elyse Anderson and Jonathan Fuller

“I was really excited about the prospect of broadening my horizons and expanding my scope of knowledge on the school and how leadership works on campus,” says Anderson.

“I feel like it’s important to challenge yourself every year.”

Anderson was the first person to come to Fuller’s mind when he began consideration for potential running mates. The two spent time working together as part of the SGA Leadership Council, and Fuller believes their styles will allow for a lot of work to get done.

“Personality-wise, we’re both hard-working but not necessarily uptight,” Fuller says with a smile. “We’re both more relaxed individuals.”

Anderson’s experience with Eyas this past year was a valuable opportunity for her to grow as a leader.

“(Being in charge) is still not something that comes naturally to me,” she says.

During her time with Eyas, Anderson had the opportunity to lead and work with not only younger workers, but also seniors in the organization. While she gained tangible leadership skills in places like paperwork and event-planning, confidence in her abilities to lead also developed through the experience.

“Eyas was great at instilling that in me and helping me when I wasn’t doing it to my full potential,” Anderson adds.

The SGA team around Fuller and Anderson will be an equally important part of making the leadership effective. As of print time, the duo are in the process of interviewing for SGA positions for next year.

Under the new application and selection

collective vision. One of the foremost jobs will be the transition of South Side Café— which closes in its current form in May—into some kind of future use.

“We want to be good stewards of the space and adjust the vision to something that is more sustainable financially, as well as a great space for students to use,” Anderson says.

Continuing “green” initiatives on campus are another focus for the incoming SGA president and vice president. Fuller is hoping particularly to increase use of Fair Trade products and make Messiah one of the first Christian colleges in the nation to be a Fair Trade school.

“As much as I know there’s work to be done and business to take care of, I also want to care about people as best as I can,” - Jonathan Fuller

process, the president and vice president have the opportunity to interview candidates for individual cabinet positions and make selections of their choosing. Fuller is a believer that such a process will “ensure quality” and make for a tightly knit team.

“One of the biggest benefits of this new process is that people have been more apt to apply knowing there’s not a campaign or election they need to run,” he adds, noting that there were six applicants for one position where just one person had applied the year before. “It gives us a chance to put people who are strong in certain areas together to compliment one another and make it a cohesive team.”

The unified team will have several tasks to undertake next year—some mandated by work done by the 2014-15 SGA cabinet, and others that are Fuller and Anderson’s

“We already have Fair Trade coffee in all of our dining facilities, but other products like chocolate and sugar can be sourced fairly,” he says. Just over 120 active Fair Trade campaigns are taking place at campuses and universities nationwide, and he believes being the first Christian college to do so would be very notable for the campus.

Student Government’s ongoing review of Messiah’s alcohol policy will be another major task for the incoming cabinet, as well as an assessment of results from the recent

“WHEN OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS PRESENT THEMSELVES (WHERE) IT’S NOT ONLY CHALLENGING BUT A REWARDING OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE, IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE THAT’S DIVERSIFYING AND BROADENING YOUR LEARNING HERE ON CAMPUS.

sexuality and LGBTQ survey given to the campus.

The tasks are plentiful and important, and the vision for next year is still being shaped, but the duo are already finding their footing in terms of how they want to operate from their positions. For starters, Anderson believes that the channels of communication between the students and administration— which are often done through SGA—must be kept open.

“Increasing transparency between the administration and students is something I would like to see more of,” she affirms. “I’m not sure how exactly that will happen, but having conversations about that (would be good).”

Fuller knows that one of the biggest challenges will be addressing requests and issues that will be presented to the cabinet.

Appeasement, however, is not going to be the way of making decisions.

“We can’t be in the business of peoplepleasing,” he says. “Of course, we want to care about people and loving people not only on an individual basis but also as we are making decisions with other people in consideration. But making people happy is not our primary goal.”

Both he and Anderson do want to ensure that the decisions their cabinet makes are with best interests of others in mind—and make a positive impact.

“As much as I know there’s work to be done and business to take care of, I also want to care about people as best as I can,” Fuller adds.

There is much work ahead, even now as Fuller and Anderson leave to complete more interviews for their cabinet. Their experiences of the past year have been vastly different from what they are about to undertake as the new SGA president and vice president. But those roles have taught them lessons and given them valuable preparation for the work ahead.

Challenges lie ahead—but learning rewards also rest with them. That combination is exactly what Jonathan Fuller and Elyse Anderson are embracing as they represent the Messiah student body.

THAT’S WHAT IT’S ABOUT.”

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AFT THE HOW TO CR TAPE BEST DUCTO WARS ARM R ILLER

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STUDENTS

ON THE STREET What do you wish you had known before you came to college?

“It’s not all about academics.

It’s about the experience: your social life, meeting new friends and people, meeting your professors, and also studying abroad and doing cross-cultures.

This is the time to experience everything!”

To the men, and few brave women, out there planning your strategy of attack for the 2015 Duct Tape Wars, take heed of these tips to ensure your ensemble can stand out among the crowd as the most ferocious of warriors, prepared for a battle fought with nothing but cardboard, duct tape, and heart.

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Get inspired. Movies along the lines of Braveheart, 300, Gladiator, Spartacus, The Patriot, World War Z, Black Hawk Down, and Terminator will help get you in the mood and provide inspiration for your armor and weapons. For team bonding, host movie nights with people on your side of the campus. You can also watch tapes and check out The Pulse’s photo coverage of the past three Duct Tape Wars for additional inspiration.

Collect your supplies. Where can one find large amounts of cardboard? Well, as a former employee of the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, I can tell you they have an entire machine dedicated to smashing boxes. If you ask nicely, someone may let you take some of that off their hands. Dumpster diving is also a valid method for obtaining resources. I’m afraid you may have to purchase your own duct tape. Life ain’t free, kids.

HANNAH PRIEM, JUNIOR “How to be more selective with my friends in order to find fulfilling friendships.”

MATT LISTOR, JUNIOR “Professors can be people, too! We can have a better relationship than just going to class and listening to them talk.”

BRIANNA JEWEL, JUNIOR

“How to be really outgoing in order to make new friends.”

Remember your assets. You know, those (metaphorical) guns you’ve been sculpting in the weight room all winter. Sun’s out, guns out: it’s time to show them off. Consider body paint, cut t-shirts, and spontaneous stick-on tattoos as additional ways to accessorize what God gave you.

Follow your instincts. Guard your most vulnerable areas (your pinky fingers and belly button, of course). But, as rule #3 states, be sure to leave your sources of strength exposed in order to simultaneously intimidate and impress.

Don’t forget weapons. Men, you were born for crafting cardboard weapons out of everyday objects.

I don’t need to give any advice here other than be creative, and think outside the box. A cannon was present at the 2012 Duct Tape Wars, so don’t be shy.

Women, you too can harness your inner warrior, but it is recommended that you disguise yourself to look like a guy. One female competitor in the 2013 Wars noted that her male opponent ran away from her when he saw that she was a girl. While this may not seem bad, you cannot win if you have no opponent.

Donate leftover supplies. The violent nature of Duct Tape Wars has a tendency to draw controversy, and therefore, a persistent group of peaceful “protesters” with humorous signs. These people help the world go round, reminding spectators of the harsh social justice issues facing our world and our campus today. Make sure they too are able to obtain what they need.

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RYAN THOMAN, JUNIOR

“I wish someone had told me how quickly my Dining Dollars would disappear.”

JOE BATES, JUNIOR

“To take advantage of more opportunities to get involved on campus.”

ERIC MOORE, JUNIOR

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Dressed up or dressed down white is perfect for any occasion as shown by Juniors Ryan Lago (left) and Danny Rowe (right).

Lago portrays a look ready to be taken from a summer day spent strolling through beach shops to a night overlooking the bay while eating out with friends or family. Rowe’s outfit is perfect for a day wandering the boardwalk or meeting up with friends. His classic white tee can be paired with almost anything making it a versatile necessity when taking on the summer.

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Senior Hayley Cowoski doesn’t hold back in her partially laced white dress as she takes summer on head first. White can be seen as a statement color, so don’t be afraid to stand back and let it make your personality stand out.

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can liven up a pair of high waisted shorts making you ready to take on a fun time with friends!

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Don’t shy from whites this summer, instead let them find their way into your wardrobe in unique and unusual ways.

Sophomore Ellie Ingram shows how a simple white top and matching white converse

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Make sure to not miss out on patterned whites when

dressing to impress this summer.

First-year Christian Barnard reveals how a white button down, with added pattern, can make even the simplest summer outfit a little more interesting.

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THE SWINGING BRIDGE as we knew it

September 21, 1983 Swinging Bridge Vol. 2 No. 1

January 1923 The Clarion

September 25, 1950 October 11, 1996 The Swinging Bridge Vol. 22 No. 3 1 2

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September 19, 2003 The Swinging Bridge Vol. 81 No. 12

September 17, 2009 The Swinging Bridge Vol. 88 No. 1

February 24, 1975 Ivy Rustles

May 20, 1964 Ivy Rustles Vol 15. No. 7

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Dr. Marla Frederick bids graduates farewell

by ALYSSA BURD

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s the school year slowly draws to a close, Messiah College’s senior class of 2015 anxiously awaits graduation day and commencement activities. At this year’s commencement ceremony, the seniors will be graced with the presence of special guest speaker, Dr. Marla Frederick, Ph.D. A native of Sumter, SC, Marla Frederick is a devoted Christian as well as a professor of African Studies, African American studies, in addition to the study of religion at Harvard University--one of the nation’s most prestigious Ivy League schools. Frederick also currently serves as Harvard’s Director of Graduate Studies and in 2011 and 2012, she served as the Committee Chairman on the Study of Religion.

Frederick attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga. where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. She later enrolled in Duke University, where she worked towards obtaining her Ph.D. in cultural anthropology.

of Faith. This particular book combines a variety of interviews, research and analysis to explore the way spirituality affects the way women interact with others as well as the way in which they examine their own sense of self. Frederick is also the co-author of Local Democracy Under Siege: Activism, Public Interests and Private Politics which received the 2008 Best Book Award because, according to Choice Magazine, it “produces new insights into the ‘makeover’ of local government”.

Frederick is also the author of Between Sundays: Black Women and Everyday Struggles

In the near future, Frederick will be releasing yet another book, and she is also currently

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co-authoring a manuscript with her fellow anthropologists, John Jackson and Carolyn Rouse. The manuscript is to be entitled Televised Redemption and will focus on the way the media is utilized in order to deploy the beliefs valued by Black Muslims, Hebrew Israelites, and Christians.

Frederick is also an openly committed Christian. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Impact Movement and, according the Impact Movement’s website, “Dr. Frederick enjoys serving on the board of the Impact Movement because she is dedicated to the ministry’s vision of devel-

Welcome Week

by ROSE TALBOT

August

9 am: Sign-ups in Brubaker and moving in to dorm rooms 2 pm: College Honors Program Reception in Boyer Hall

Day ends with candlelight service 10:30 am:

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Into The Streets!

Students spend the day serving in the greater Harrisburg area, building, painting, weeding, cleaning, or any number of activities.

that night:

Campus Block Party!

MUSIC, FOOD, DANCING, & GAMES

Residence Hall August

Games slap on some war paint and engage in semi-competitive mass confusion by the breeches.

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oping African American Christian leaders on college campuses across the country”. She is also an active Sunday school teacher at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston, Mass.

Commencement activities Messiah College’s Class of 2015 will begin on Friday, May 15, and will conclude on Saturday, May 16. The commencement ceremony for all graduating seniors, master’s program graduates and their guests will take place on May 16 beginning at 10 a.m. during which time attendees can expect to hear the presentation from Dr. Marla Frederick.

Day of fun with Orientation Groups

Meet with Advisors to discuss classes

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2:30 - 5 pm: Oppertunities Fair

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f there is something 2015 is lacking, it is definitely not new products. The music scene has been stellar with the past, current, and upcoming releases of dozens of albums by music’s brightest stars. The film scene has been slowly letting out films to tide fans over until the summer, and the tech scene is constantly flooded with new information regarding all the exciting new items coming out.

With all these things to keep track of, even the most die-hard entertainment consumer can miss out on some piece of information. Following is a preview of items to keep on your radar during the summer: whether you love music, movies, technology or all three.

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June sees the release of the summer’s other big franchise revival: Jurassic World. Starring Chris Pratt (Star Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy) this movie hopes to capture the excitement and suspense of the original Jurassic Park films. Trailers have looked surprisingly promising for the movie, which is related to one of the biggest summer blockbusters ever.

If there is one thing that 2015 is going to be full of, it is music releases from some of the hottest bands in the industry.

On May 4, Mumford and Sons releases their third studio album Wild Mind, and My Morning Jacket releases Waterfall, the band’s first album since 2011’s Circuital. The

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new direction of Mumford and Sons has left many speculating as to the final product’s quality and whether or not the lack of the folk sound that made them unique will be missed.

photos by Consequence of Sound / Wikipedia / ComingSoon.net / iDigitalTimes / Oculus Rift Online

On the pop-punk side, The Story So Far is scheduled to release their self-titled third album on May 19, the same day twenty one pilots is scheduled to release their third album Blurryface. After Vessel’s nearly universal acclaim, many are waiting excitedly to

Several sequels are lined up for this summer, including Ted 2 (June 26) and horror film Sinister 2 (August 21). One of the most intriguing releases coming soon is Terminator Genisys (July 1), which returns Arnold Schwarzenegger to the long-running Terminator franchise in a new storyline. Filmgoers will also be treated to another horror entry

When it comes to film, there is no reason not to be in the cinema this summer. On the first day of May, Avengers 2: Age of Ultron will be released. The much-anticipated follow-up to the original Avengers promises everything people loved about the first one, in addition to further developing the world as Marvel gets ready to release new movies with new heroes and new storylines. One of these is Ant-Man, who will be debuting in his own Marvel movie later this summer on July 10.

May 15 sees the return of two franchises: one long-dormant, and the other a more recent one. Mad Max: Fury Road is based off the 1980s Mel Gibson movies that featured a chilling post-apocalyptic world. The

in the form of Insidious: Chapter 3 (June 5), a movie focused on the lovable Minions (July 10) of the Despicable Me world, another daunting task for Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (July 31), and a reboot for the Fantastic Four (August 7).

Many other new movies, including a variety of more independent ones, will be on the way this summer as well. Of course, trailers for upcoming films will also be in great supply. With movies like the new James Bond film Spectre, the second part of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the way later this year, anticpation will already be building for what films are still to come - even with a plethora of intriguing films on tap for this summer.

see what twenty one pilots will turn out next.

Currently, they have released two singles and accompanying music videos on YouTube for a glimpse of what the new record will sound like.

The good music continues with Muse, Of Monsters and Men and Nate Reuss (lead singer of Fun.) all releasing albums in June.

There are many more albums coming out, some of which have no firm release dates.

Technology movie promises all the vehicular combat and bombastic set pieces you could want from a summer action flick. If gritty action isn’t your style, Pitch Perfect 2 releases the same day, with the Bellas back to deliver more a capella music and humor on the big screen.

For all the early adopters out there, 2015 is shaping up to be an amazing year. If you’re willing to drop the money, there are many exciting new gadgets out there for you to buy. continued on next page

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continued from previous page For the independently wealthy, the VR machine, the Oculus Rift is releasing this summer. This machine has garnered quite the buzz lately, and is already expecting competition with Sony and Samsung planning to release their own virtual reality pieces.

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rends on social media are quickly becoming an indicator of what a year’s major stories were.

Thus far, 2015 has provided several standout social media trends that have grabbed attention for a variety of reasons. Instagram’s #20beautifulwomen hit the ground as girls across the globe tagged 20 girls on a personal #selfie in order to pass on the awareness of beauty in every female. Instagram has also drawn attention for designated day posts such as #NationalPuppyDay or #GameDay posts supporting favorite teams. Classic trends such as #tbt, #wcw, and #mcm still have prominent places amidst the new ones.

For the practical purchaser, Google and Motorola are releasing Project Ara, a phone with modular upgrading.

In other words, every piece of this phone is replaceable.

New phone camera with higher pixels releases? Replace only the camera. New processor released? Upgrade and keep your phone. Even the screen can be replaced, meaning no more ridiculously overpriced screen repairs.

On Twitter, this year has gone from discussion on the Super Bowl through #SB49, to discussions about spring break through #SB2k15. The #Oscars hit full force in February with a memorable performance from Lady Gaga and other artists, several celebrity posts, and the awards themselves. New York Fashion Week climbed the ladder of attention under #NYFW and #fashionflock, as Snapchat joined in to help cover all the runway shows from big designers such as Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger. Several celebrities were also members of fashion week, including Kendal and Kylie Jenner. Concerts like #Ultra trended heavily during the early days of March, with big named artists in attendance like Avicii, Tiesto and Afrojack.

Most recently, #MarchMadness was trending with the Duke University men’s team and University of Connecticut’s women’s team crowned as the collegiate national champions for basketball. Hashtags such as #Sweet16 and #FinalFour occupied twitter feeds everywhere. With the baseball season just beginning, many #OpeningDay tweets circulated amongst individuals supporting their favorite teams on the diamond.

In case you were wondering if anyone actually bought those 4K televisions that garnered so much attention, wonder no longer. The TVs are going to be feasibly purchasable this year, with LG and Sony expected to release their own versions in the near future. The widening market means that 2015 will be the year when the 1080p phasing out begins and the 4K era begins.

Overall, this summer is shaping up to be an excellent one no matter your entertainment tastes. Keep an eye out for all these products throughout the summer and make sure to find something that suits you. With all these new and creative projects around, there will be no shortage of fun to be had.

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With summer approaching, and another school year after it, the big question is this: what trends are coming next?

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veryone looks forward to summer, but the long sweltering months can quickly become boring without anything to do. Summer is the perfect time for enjoying outdoor music and other fun activities, so why not check out these concerts and festivals happening in the coming months around the area?

If you’ll be on campus this summer, making a visit to the area, or live around these parts, these activities are ones worth keeping in mind.

JUBILEE DAY MECHANICSBURG

Jubilee Day prides itself in being “the largest, longest-running one-day street fair on the East Coast.” To say this is a huge event would be an understatement - the fair often attracts an estimated 70,000 attendees. Jubilee Day’s 90-year history stretches back to when it was originally known as the Farmers and Merchants Jubilee Day, and was used by local businesses as a way to make connections with the public. This year’s festivities are set to feature more than 325 vendors, offering everything from food and games to arts and crafts and carnival rides. This year’s 87th annual Jubilee Day be held on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will take place on Main Street and Market Street in Mechanicsburg.

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC

The famous parody singer and songwrit-

er “Weird Al” Yankovic will be coming to town this summer. Yankovic, who is responsible for numerous hilarious hits such as “White and Nerdy” and “Amish Paradise”, recently won a Grammy for his 2014 album Mandatory Fun. The concert, which is sure to be a night of humor and fun, will be held at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster on June 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $59, but selling fast!

BLUEGRASS ON THE GRASS FESTIVAL

Dickinson College’s annual Bluegrass on the Grass Festival, which is currently celebrating its 20th year, offers a relaxing day of music and food which is perfect for students. Best of all, it is completely free. The festival features several skilled bluegrass bands: this year’s lineup includes groups like the Dismembered Tennesseans and IIIrd Tyme Out. Bluegrass on the Grass will be held on the Dickinson College campus on West High Street in Carlisle on July 11 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food vendors will be present at the event and guests are recommended to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

STEVEN WILSON

English musician, Steven Wilson is set to perform this summer at the Whitaker Center for Science and Arts in Harrisburg. Wilson, who released his fourth solo album Hand. Cannot. Erase. in February. He has worked with numer-

ous groups over the years such as Yes and Jethro Tull, in addition to being the founding member and central creative force of the English rock band, Porcupine Tree. An imaginative artist of the progressive rock genre, Wilson has been described by The Guardian as “a cult rock star: a driven, prolific figure who unfurls elaborate, meticulous music, propulsive and ambitious.” The concert will be held on May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 to $45.

HOLY TRINITY GREEK FESTIVAL

In addition to offering authentic and delicious cuisine, Holy Trinity’s annual Greek festival features Greek dancing and jewelry, and artisan booths. The event, which has taken place for the past 43 years, is organized and held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill. The festival will be held on May 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on May 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SUMMER ARTIST SERIES

The Summer Artist Series at Thornwald Park in Carlisle is the perfect event for a lazy weekend. The series, which features artists from various genres, will take place every Sunday from May 31 to August 9 at 6:30 p.m. A few of the acts set to perform are the Andy Angel Orchestra – a big band jazz group, REACH! – a dance group, and The Resistors – a Beatles tribute band. Admission is free and attendees can bring a chair or blanket to sit at the Carol J. Warrell Amphitheater in the park.

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This year’s graduating Studio Art majors during the opening of the annual senior exhibition.

SENIOR ART SHOWCASE

by MEGAN HESS // photos by ERIN ZAKIN & JESI ZINN

Art students’ work displayed in annual senior exhibition

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ork from this year’s graduating Studio Art majors - Megan Albohn, Kiley Bradbury, Casey Fletcher, Emily Hampson, Meredith Jones, TJ Marchesani, Alaina Mosso, Abbie Stonelake, John Stonelake, Jeff Tan, Bo Williams, and Jesi Zinn - was displayed recently in Climenhaga’s Aughinbaugh Gallery.

Kiley Bradbury, a graphic design and digital art concentration, created a series of “fifteen visually stimulating three-dimensionally designed posters” entitled After Age Seven and “based off of research, understanding, and meditations on female ADD/ADHD.” After Age Seven also has a personal dimension, including some of the artist’s own experiences with this disorder.

“The lack of research and explanation of ADHD in females causes women living with ADHD to feel further isolated from the world, and debilitated in the face of unrealistic social standards places on them.

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The resulting low self-esteem, negative personal view, anxiety, and depression are things I personally know all too well,” Bradbury said in her artist’s statement.

T.J. Marchesani, also a graphic design and digital art concentration, partnered with the missions organization Surf and Serve to create promotional materials: T-shirts, posters, stickers, and more.

“The work I am most passionate about is driven by a desire to help people bring ideas into the real world through collaboration. I wanted to connect with passionate people to create design that will further their mission,” Marchesani said.

An avid surfer himself, Marchesani called Surf and Serve “a perfect fit” for partnership.

“The greatest gratification I can get from a project is knowing that the designs will continue to have value long after completion,” Marchesani said.

SENIORS in SPOTLIGHT Kiley Bradbury B.F.A. concentrating in graphic design and digital art After Age Seven

Generativity by Megan Albohn

T.J. Marchesani B.F.A. concentrating in graphic design and digital art Surf & Serve Branding

John Stonelake B.F.A. concentrating in graphic design and digital art

Transrational by Casey Fletcher

John Stonelake, a graphic design and digital art concentration, wrote and drew The Trials Series a three-part collection of comics.

“When I was a child, Pokemon and Godzilla shaped the landscape of my imagination. I found in mythology a combination of my love for fantastic beasts and storytelling. The Trials Series acts on these interests directly, giving the viewer a tale of a heroic young woman who must face three monstrous trials to win a deal with a god,” Stonelake said.

Fractal (Composition 1) by Jesi Zinn also deals with elements of the natural world.

“In the context of a culture where an overwhelming amount of subjective spiritual views exist, I yearn for a sense of objectivity. Science acts as a lens which

gives me an empirical understanding of the world,” Zinn said in her artist’s statement.

Fractal (Composition 1) contains representations of a human salivary gland, Southern Cambodia, and one of the Magellanic Clouds (two irregular dwarf galaxies in space) because Zinn found these very different objects to all be similar in shape.

“I am able to better develop my own spiritual perspective via painting and abstracting the images science offers,” Zinn said.

A two-dimensional studies concentration, her future plans include volunteering in museums and galleries in the New York and Philadelphia areas until she can secure a more permanent job in art administration or museum education.

The Trials Series

Jesi Zinn B.F.A. concentrating in two-dimensional studies Fractal (Composition I)

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AROUND THE WORLD in (about) 70 Days

by ROSE TALBOT

The International Business Institute summer program is back with another globe-trotting opportunity for Messiah students.

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his summer, 41 Messiah students will embark on a 10-week program with the International Business Institute (IBI) that will take them around the globe.

They will travel to 13 different countries in Europe and Asia, while completing a semester’s worth of coursework and visiting big-name companies in each location.

The IBI program is intensive, essentially involving students living out of their suitcase from approximately May 20–July 30 as they are quickly immersed in a new culture and then catch a plane to the next. This year, the country list includes Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, England, India and China.

IBI operates as a faith-based program, attempting to deepen students’ spiritual lives while abroad. “We have devotions every morning, and try to be in church on Sunday,” said Dr. Vince LaFrance, the program’s managing director. He will be assisted by Christian faculty members at various stages of the program. “Students are spiritually challenged quite a bit, as we’re worshipping with Christians all over the world. In India,

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the sights are surreal. You’re walking to a church that has probably 45,000 people going to worship – there are services on each level, in various languages, while people are on the streets outside begging, cows walking around – how do you take that all in?”

The preparation for IBI is intense, according to Abbie Daley, a junior international business major who will be going on the program this summer. “There is so much to multi-task, from making sure documents and vaccines are taken care of to making sure I have appropriate attire and supplies for classes.”

The corporate organizational visits, of which there are over 20 each summer, are intended to give students a deeper grasp of what is happening with businesses internationally. They also provide an opportunity for students to network and gain valuable insight for their future careers.

“IBI was a huge topic of conversation in my “But the excitement is still there,” Daley interviews and it is one of the reasons I was continued. “Preparing for a three-month trip offered an internship at a large accounting like this is a great opportunity to be satisfied firm that has a large global with good enough rather than perfection. presence,” McDowell said.

I am most excited for continuous change of scenery and the adrenaline rush that Students will take courses that directly comes with encountering a new country.” correlate to what they are experiencing through their travels and corporate visits.

Sarah McDowell, a senior accounting This summer is a 12-credit course-load major, participated in the IBI program consisting of Comparative Economic Systems, during summer 2014. “I learned how to International Trade and Finance, Global appreciate businesses in other countries Marketing and Global Business Strategy. and how important it is to develop good Dr. LaFrance estimated that the tes in close to 25,000 flight miles over the 10week course. “We’re changing locations about every five days, and experiencing ten different languages and close to that many currencies,” he said, all of which creates close bonding and life-long friendships.

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and long standing relationships with the people so that you can be successful in the future,” she said. “We cannot ignore international business because almost every business has gone international.” Some of the corporate visits she enjoyed the most were John Deere, Coca-Cola, and Nestlé.

The program also provides time for historical sightseeing in many of the cities students visit. “One day you’re in the Red Square in Moscow, visiting Lenin’s tomb … then you’re seeing the Alps in Innsbruck, Austria … Next thing you know, you’re walking the Great Wall in China or exploring the Forbidden City,” Dr. LaFrance said. Many students return from IBI and tell him that they’ve put a map up on their wall. “Students come back and say that they’re changed,” LaFrance said. “They see the world differently.”

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Run, Falcons, Run!

by JOEL HOOVER

A guide to local spots for running, biking, and walking

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So, where to begin in terms of running? Here are some places close to campus for you to log your miles and work on your fitness. Keep in mind, you can run as much or as little of the loop listed as you feel inclined to. Always be sure to adhere to the rules of the road, and consider driving or scouting your path before running it.

This run could be well-suited for people who want a longer distance challenge—though, if you want to run just McCormick’s 5.8 mile-loop, you may need a friend to drop you off/pick you up. Getting there requires you to turn right onto Lisburn Rd. when leaving campus, then travel 1.3 miles. McCormick is another narrow road, but it goes from a beautiful straightaway portion amidst fields and trees, to right beside the Breeches and finally into the woods. A hidden gem worth seeing.

ith the weather turning warm, students are beginning to venture off the indoor track and treadmills and into the outdoors to run and exercise. Messiah’s semi-rural location lends itself to a variety of places to run—both on campus and in the areas surrounding it.

Total Loop: 5.8 miles (8.8 miles if you start from the north entrance to campus)

Mill Rd. / N. Grantham Rd.

Total Loop (from south entrance to Stoney Run Rd.): 1.8 miles

Fitness Trail / College Ave. Total Loop: 1.9 miles

It is probably the most obvious answer for where to run, but the Fitness Trail is a convenient way to get in a run close to home. When you include in the portion of College Ave. that extends from A-D Lots past Old Main to the Yellow Breeches Creek, the entire loop is about 1.9 miles. The section by the Breeches, covered bridge, and swinging bridge is a sight to behold on a sunny day, and the rolling slopes in the woods add to the cross-country nature of the trail. Be prepared to run on gravel, dirt, mulch, and pavement.

Grantham Rd. Total Loop (from north entrance): 2.2 miles

Running next to the rec sports fields and Cemetery Hill, Grantham Rd. gives runners a blend of countryside and residential running. Stretching past Mill Rd. into the town of Grantham itself, the road also splits off into smaller residential streets, allowing runners to either loop around and back or extend their runs to their own discretion. Keep an eye out for local residents who may also be using the roads.

Leaving campus on College Ave. down by the High Center and Lenhert Building brings you to a “T” that, when turning left, crosses the Breeches going south on Mill Rd. This continues into N. Grantham Rd., running south of Treeona and the Starry Sports Complex. It is a picturesque place to run (particularly in the fall) and can easily be a path into longer distance runs.

Watch for cars coming around some of the winding corners of the road, and take caution during some of the narrow portions.

Gilbert Rd. / Bishop Rd.

Total Loop (includes Mill/N. Grantham and extends to N. Lewisberry Rd.): 4 miles Want to extend the Mill/N. Grantham run? Turn left onto Stoney Run Rd. and then left again onto Gilbert Rd. (becomes Bishop Rd.). If the whole loop listed above is completed, you will make several creek crossings and get to experience both scenic woods and open countryside. Take heed of the narrow roads and make sure to get onto the side if traffic comes by.

West Shore Evangelical Free Church

Total Loop: 1.7 miles If you are planning to stay off the road, West Shore—located on Williams Grove Rd. about 3 miles from campus—has a walking trail that extends around the outside of its grounds. Another off-road option is the Community Park in Shepherdstown, just off of the Gettysburg Pike.

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Record-breaking goalie Audra Larson looks for greater success in senior season

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he last time Messiah women’s soccer won a national championship was in the fall of 2012. Next season’s senior class will be the last group remaining from the team that brought a fifth national championship back to Grantham. key piece in that championship was goalie Audra Larson, who had the task of replacing longtime standout keeper Autumn Reilly - a name frequently listed in the program’s record books.

With Reilly the only goalie listed on the 2011 roster, head coach Scott Frey knew full well what his situation was heading into 2012: a new keeper would need to be ready to step in and start right away. Larson caught his eye in the offseason as a player with a high ceiling.

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“I think we saw a lot of potential in Audra,” Frey said of his first impressions of Larson. “She is very athletic, and had a strong presence in the air. We felt that if she was willing to do the work, she could become a very good college keeper.”

Anybody who follows Messiah soccer knows the culture is one of a kind: the kind that can allure players with Division I aspirations to bring their talents to Grantham. One of the benefits of such a move is the extraordinary team experience Frey has molded over his 15 years at the head of the program. For Larson, this made her recruiting phase quite simple.

“On my visit, I could tell there was something different about the program,” she remembered. “The way the girls played was unified and they were an unbelievable team. I wanted to be a part of that. Even talking to the team during my visit, I could tell they all cared about each other and were all on the same page.

“I wanted to be on a team of best friends who all work hard for each other and not just for themselves,” Larson added. “Messiah became the only option for me from that point on.”

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arson’s road to Messiah soccer started young, and split time with a variety of other athletic interests including dance, softball, and basketball. Basketball was the clear-cut second sport behind soccer for her. Those two sports comprised the bulk of her high school athletic career spent at Montoursville High School, where she achieved All–Conference honors all four years and was part of a state championship team her freshman year.

Once the decision on Messiah was made, Larson strapped herself down for a busy offseason, knowing there was a legitimate chance she would start come fall. And sure enough, she found herself in a starting role on a team with perpetually high expectations--a challenge she accepted rather calmly.

“I’m not one to get super nervous,” Larson said.

“I was just so happy to be playing on Shoemaker for the first time with all my teammates.”

From that first start, Larson calmly grew into her role as Messiah’s last line of defense, backstopping them to a 16-1-1 regular season record. By the time the postseason rolled around, she was nearly perfect, allowing only one postseason goal in the first round before claiming five consecutive shutouts from then on.

because this past season was so much fun. Our team atmosphere was so great and none of us were ready for it to end like it did.”

That loss may still sit heavy for some of the upperclassmen, but Larson exemplifies to her teammates a positive encouraging spirit.

“She has a voice that can be heard from a distance, and she uses that ability to be heard to direct and encourage,” fellow junior Nikki Elsaessar said. “You know she’s giving her absolute all in goal, and I think that just makes the rest of us want to give it our all on the field.”

When compared to her predecessor Reilly, Larson’s numbers are not that far behind. Her career goals-against average is second only to Reilly, as is Larson’s personal-best single-season mark of 0.23 in that national championship season. The season mark sits behind a pair of marks from Reilly, who tallied a 0.21 GAA in 2011, and a 0.20 GAA in 2010. Larson is also the Division III career leader in shutouts with 57, a mark she set in the Commonwealth playoffs last season.

“Audra brings a consistency and steadiness,” Frey said of her on-field contributions. “She has been a model of hard work and the type of development and growth that can happen when someone is willing to put in the training necessary.”

“I’ll miss her intensity, the way she always does her best at whatever she does,” Elsaesser said. “But I’ll also just miss her making me laugh.”

Audra Larson’s legacy as a player on the field will be remembered--and so will her legacy as a teammate and a friend for those she played with.

“By the postseason, Audra had become comfortable in her role and what she needed to do for us at that time,” Frey recalled. “She had a great group in front of her; that took off some of the pressure and allowed her to concentrate on making the save when necessary.”

By the time the dust settled, Larson and her teammates were hoisting the national championship trophy. Ever the team competitor, Larson expressed mixed emotions about the end of her first year as a Falcon.

“It was bittersweet,” Larson said of that championship game. “It was exciting and a moment that was filled with a lot of joy. But, I would never play in a game with that same team again. Shortly after winning, that feeling sunk in: I would never take the field again with that senior class.

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“I remember talking to a few of my teammates and we were just like, ‘Okay, what’s next?’ Truth is, it ends as soon as it begins.”

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hat is a profound challenge facing athletes, particularly at the college level. Bonds form in one season, and carry over to the next, until that final year ends and it hits you. This is it. This team, this specific personnel group, has played out its time. The next year, those who remain have the task of allowing new players to fill in the gaps and take up roles in a team unit that they worked so hard to build the year before.

Larson now sits on the top of that process as a senior. She knows it is her job, more than ever, to guide the incoming freshmen class to find their fit at Messiah--another role she is calmly prepared to face.

“It is common to assume that there is always a gap between underclassmen and upperclassmen within a team; I believe that our team diminishes that gap,” Larson said. “It is part of our team culture to take in these underclassmen and help them become a part of Messiah Women’s Soccer. It has been quite a journey with my class and we are excited to step up and lead the team this year.”

Her journey has also been filled with plenty of adversity in the form of two hard-to-swallow postseason exits the next two seasons.

“This past year losing to Lynchburg, it was painful,” she recalls, as Lynchburg went on to win the national title. “My heart was broken

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AROMA preview for 2015

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or many NCAA athletes, summer is a time devoted to training for their particular sport. Summer training is what makes good athletes great, and makes great athletes excellent. While training is a known priority, many Messiah athletes are willingly sacrificing time for training so they may serve others by partaking in the AROMA Missions trips this summer.

But thanks be to God, “who always leads us in

triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

For we are to God the AROMA of Christ among those who are perishing.

-II Corinthians 2:14-15

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As Messiah’s sports ministry organization, AROMA (A Revolution of Missional Athletes) works to empower Messiah Athletes to use their gifts and passions in sport to further God’s kingdom. The name of the organization comes from 2 Corinthians 2:14-15: “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are perishing.” This summer, AROMA is partnering with four international missions organizations and sending athletes to Zambia, Uganda, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador.

Pete Cradduck and Josh Clippinger will both be traveling to Panama with a mixed team of athletes.

They will be partnering with Score International, and will be ministering to a wide variety of constituencies. Aware of the language barrier, both Cradduck and Clippinger recognize the challenges this causes. However, they remain optimistic.

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by JAKE ENGLISH “This challenge can be overcome by the international language of love, laughter, genuine care and ultimately God’s grace,” Cradduck says. Clippinger will be relying on accountability and encouragement from other participating members to further his experience. “I hope to form close relationships with the people I am going with which will allow us to support each other on this adventure,” he adds.

Entire athletic teams are also partaking in these Missions Trips. The women’s soccer team will be traveling to Zambia, the baseball and softball Teams will be traveling to Panama, and the women’s basketball team will be traveling to the Dominican Republic.

Softball player Becky Notte says it is a special thing to be going with her whole team. “I am excited to watch my teammates grow as individuals and watch our team grow as a family.” Having been to Panama last summer, she plans to challenge her team to step out of their comfort zone. “I hope to be an example to my teammates in Panama through my willingness to serve others in any capacity that I am able,” Notte adds.

These summer trips hold adventure and new experiences for these athletes. Although there are a great deal of uncertainties, the teams are determined to do the work God has given to them. They are prepared to go overseas and demonstrate the AROMA of Christ.

This Year’s

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Memorable Sports Moments

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has been another sensational year of Messiah sports. Records have fallen, titles have been won and there have been moments we will all not forget. The best part is, moments are still being made: Messiah’s spring sports teams are still in action and looking to leave more marks on this year of sports.

Choosing the most memorable moments from the sports year thus far is a difficult task (and we had to leave out some great ones), but here are the Swinging Bridge Magazine’s selections: Honorable Mentions

• Zac Hoy eclipses 1,000 career points for Messiah men’s basketball.

• Softball rallies from seven runs down to defeat Susquehanna.

• Men’s swimming claims their first-ever win over Albright.

• Marie Johnson (Field Athlete of the Year), Alyssa Mills, and Rachel Robison win gold at the MAC Indoor Championships for women’s track and field.

• Tim Moses (Field Athlete of the Year), Trevor Stutzman, Jared Schatz, Nicholas White, and Drew Engle win gold at the MAC Indoor Championships for men’s track and field.

• Gillian Glackin earns FirstTeam All-Commonwealth honors for women’s basketball.

• 59 Fall athletes and 85 Winter athletes make the MAC Academic Honor Roll.

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Warren (x2) and Johnson take men’s tennis conference titles.

Austin Warren and Joel Johnson broke the otherwise complete dominance of Wilkes at the 2014 MAC men’s tennis championships in the fall, as Warren won No. 7 singles and he and Johnson teamed to win No. 4 doubles.

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Lacrosse teams open new turf field.

Though it still has two phases to come, the new lacrosse field that opened this spring was a special moment for the women’s and men’s programs. Both teams are in the midst of impressive seasons, with the women unbeaten in the Commonwealth as of Apr. 18 and the men having their best season since 2011.

Women’s swimming defends MAC title.

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With a program-record 628 points, women’s swimming capped an unbeaten conference season by dominating in the pool at the MAC Championship.

Coach Nancy Luley was named Coach of the Year and first-year Kaitlin Wingert earned Rookie of the Year honors.

Stutzman and Moses compete at indoor T&F nationals.

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Not strangers to competing on the national stage, Trevor Stutzman (shot put) and Tim Moses (pole vault) represented Messiah at the 2015 Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Stutzman took 5th to better his 8th place finish of a year ago, while Moses was national runnerup with a school-record vault of 17’2.75”.

Wrestling wins Mideast Regional, sends four to nationals.

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The Falcons capped a remarkable 20-1 regular season by defending their regional title of a year ago at home in Grantham. Regional champions Kaleb Loht, Josh Thomson, Lucas Malmberg, and Ben Swarr advanced to the National Championships, where Malmberg finished runner-up and Loht and Thomson both placed third in their respective weight classes to place Messiah sixth as a team. Loht also became Messiah’s all-time leader in wins with 159.

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Baseball defeats nationallyranked Shenandoah.

With first-year Brandon Shirk earning his first collegiate win on the mound, Derek Drake providing two RBI, and Joe Saufley hitting a two-run home run, the Falcons picked up an impressive 5-1 win over #9 Shenandoah on Apr. 1.

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Field hockey wins 8th-straight Commonwealth title.

It was a great No. 8 for field hockey, who captured the Commonwealth title with a 3-0 win over Alvernia. The young Falcons—who entered the conference tournament as the #4 seed—will return the majority of their squad this coming season.

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Milestones for Frey, Greer; Weaver approaching.

Win milestones have been plentiful for Messiah coaches this season—and one may still be achieved.

Women’s soccer head coach Scott Frey picked up his 300th victory back in September when his squad won 5-0 over Mary Washington, and women’s lacrosse coach Heather Greer earned win no. 100 in April with her team’s 11-6 win over Lebanon Valley. Softball coach Amy Weaver is fast-approaching her 500th win, as she is just eight away as of Apr. 18.

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Men’s soccer captures Commonwealth title; Payne national POY.

In a season that saw a rare Marshmallow Bowl cancellation (!!!) due to a storm, men’s soccer turned in another stellar season on their way to winning the Commonwealth Conference 4-0 over Lycoming.

Senior Jeremy Payne went on to win NSCAA National Player of the Year for the second time in his career.

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Men’s golf piles up fall, spring titles.

They are still playing as of press time, but it has been a sensational year for Messiah men’s golf. After winning five team titles out of nine in the fall to go with an overall record of 108-5-1, they have added four more in seven spring invitationals as of Apr. 17.

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Looking Ahead

An Early Preview of Messiah’s 2015 Fall Sports Season

by CALEB OSTRANDER

Men’s Soccer

Coach: Brad McCarty (7th Season, 133-5-5, 4 National Championships) 2014 Finish: 21-1-1, Commonwealth Conference champions, NCAA Sectional Finalist DEPARTING: M/F Jeremy Payne (2012, 2014 National Player of the Year, 3-time NSCAA All-American), F Jack Thompson, F Mike Kovach, M Brian Ramirez, D Carter Robbins (2-time All-American), GK Brandon West, GK Aaron Hennigan KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Sr. D Matt Kyne, Sr. D Bryant Myer, Jr. D Jacob Bender, Sr. M Benji Kennel, Jr. M Zach Bosshard, Jr. M Raul Serrano, Soph. F Colby Thomas, Soph. M Kirby Robbins.

Benji Kennel Returning Senior Midfielder

INCOMING PLAYERS: M David Acosta Alejos, M Samuel Ruiz Plaza, M Nick West, GK Connor Bell, M Daniel Cole, F Ben Haines, D Justin Brauitgam.

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the team fell just short of another national championship, the Falcons are looking to rebound in hopes of finishing the deal this upcoming year. This will not be an easy task though, as Messiah will be losing a very large part of the core from last year’s team.

Coach Brad McCarty acknowledged that this 2015 squad is going to look quite different, but he added that the team will play the same kind of soccer fans have come to know and love.

Zack Bosshard Returning Junior Midfielder

“It’s going to look a lot different, but it’s going to still be Messiah,” said McCarty.

“How we attack, and how we defend, and our desire to compete will stay the same. The faces will just be different.”

“I think we’re excited about that,” he added. “We are looking forward to some of the younger guys contributing in a larger role. There will certainly be opportunities for that.”

The incoming freshman class for Messiah, announced recently, is a very talented group that could step in and have an immediate impact. The group includes three all-region players and six that earned all-state honors in their respective states.

Women’s Soccer Coach: Scott Frey (16th Season, 318-17-17, 5 National Championships)

New season, same expectations for the Messiah Women’s soccer team. With five Division III Championships in the past nine seasons, the bar is set very high coming into the 2015 season. Coming off a year

2014 Finish: 22-0-3, NCAA Sectional Finalist DEPARTING: D Mackenzie Clapper, D Ashley Locke, D Regina Stump, D Hannah Weyland.

KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Sr. GK Audra Larson, Sr. D Marisa DeMonte, Jr. D Kayla Deckert, Sr. M Kyele Bridel, Sr. M Macaulay Soto (2nd-Team All-American), Jr. M Erin Sollenberger, Sr. F Holly Burgard, Sr. F Nikki Elsaesser (1st-Team All-American, Commonwealth Conference Offensive Player of the Year), Jr. F Marisa Weaver.

Women’s Field Hockey Coach: Brooke Good (4th Season, 47-17-0)

2014 Finish: 15-7, Commonwealth Conference champions, NCAA Second Round DEPARTING: GK Carly Day, D Brittany Horst, D Becky Ely KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jr. D Sara Brooks, Jr. F Moriah Pfautz, Soph. F Taylor Holt, Soph.

F Emily Rubright, Soph. F

Macaulay Soto

Returning Senior Midfielder (2nd-Team All-American) in which the team made it to the sectional finals of the NCAA tournament and fell in a heartbreaker to eventual national champion Lynchburg on penalty kicks, you can be sure that this Falcons team is fully prepared to come back even

stronger this upcoming fall.

“Every year, our focus is to be the best team we can be,” head coach Scott Frey says.

“We don’t set the goal at winning a national championship…not that it’s too hard, but you don’t have control of that. What we do have control of is how hard we work at it, and how hard we prepare, and how well we prepare. And that’s what this group, I think has done exceedingly well.”

Despite being largely led by experienced juniors and seniors next season, the Falcons will miss a few key pieces from last year’s team.

Players that did not see as much time last year will be looked upon to step up and shore up the defensive responsibilities without a hitch. The incoming freshman class, not formally announced yet, will make some impact, according to Coach Frey, but will not take on roles so significant as to change the team.

Carissa Gehman (3rd-Team All-American, Commonwealth Rookie of the Year).

KEY INCOMING PLAYERS: GK Shelby Landes, D Casie Stief, D Shayna Landis.

Messiah’s Women’s Field Hockey team is coming into 2015 with a fairly young team, but with a high amount of talent as well. This is a story quite similar to the 2014 team as half the team was made up of first-years. That reality makes the fact that the team made the second round of the NCAA tournament all the more impressive--and all the more exciting for the 2015 season.

With a significant portion

Carissa Gehman

3rd-Team All-American, Commonwealth Rookie of the Year of the team returning with a year’s worth of experience and a fantastic recruiting class coming in, the Falcons will be a team to watch out for this coming season.

Although the full 2015

freshman class has not been announced yet, head coach Brooke Good stated that some incoming freshman will also see a lot of action and should have an immediate impact replacing players from the 2014 team.

“Knowing that we have all this youth returning makes us a dangerous team for next year, which makes me very excited,” Good said.

“I think we have a lot of potential to do very well this year.”

Sara Brooks

Junior on Women’s Field Hockey team

Women’s Volleyball Coach: Judi Tobias (20th Season, 367-240) 2014 Finish: 26-8, Commonwealth Runner-Up

DEPARTING: DS Liz MacNeil, RS Emily Lelah, MH Julia Temple KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Sr. OH Hayley Cowoski, Sr. MH/OH Alyssa Vorbeck, Jr. OH Jane Underman (AVCA All-American), Jr. OH Kristen Douglas, Jr. S Brooke Gallagher, Jr. L/ DS Emily Zellers, Jr. OH Taylor Hook.

Close is a word that can’t even begin to describe the past four years for Messiah’s women’s volleyball

team. Each of the last four seasons, the team has made it to the Commonwealth championship and fallen just short. None were closer than last year, when the team took Stevenson to the fifth set and lost 15-13.

Returning the entirety of their starting lineup, the Falcons are aiming to finally break through with their first conference title and subsequent bid to the NCAA tournament. Coach Judi Tobias says the fact that the Falcons will be returning the majority of the core from the 2014 team will play to their advantage as they strive for the conference title.

“It’s critical,” she says.

“It’s almost like you are simply taking a pause. It doesn’t seem so much like an off-season or a break… they’re going to work hard and we’re going to be ready to move forward as we come back together in August.”

The entire starting lineup is returning to the court in 2015

Men’s Cross Country

Women’s Cross Country

2014 Finish: 2nd at MAC Championships, 12th at NCAA Mideast Regionals

2014 Finish: 3rd at MAC Championships, 16th at NCAA Mideast Regionals

Head Coach: Dale Fogelsanger

One year after finishing runner-up to Widener at the MAC Championships, the men’s cross country team will return many of their top runners as they seek to push the Falcons to the top of the conference for the first time since 2008.

Head Coach: Dale Fogelsanger

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Cameron Shirk Entering senior season on Men’s Cross Country Team

All-Conference honorees Tyler Sensenig, Jared Schatz, Cameron Shirk, and Christopher Scheib will all be entering their senior seasons, with Sensenig and Schatz looking to build on their All-Region performance from the 2014 season.

Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Golf Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams will play several matches early in the fall before heading out to the MAC Championships in October. Players to watch for the men are rising junior Devin Esch, and sophomores Tim Dunn, Connor Graybeal.

For the women, watch out

Much like the men’s team, women’s cross country will see several of their top runners from last season return to action this coming fall. The four All-Conference Second Teamers from last season--senior Tasha Becker, junior Alissa Rogers, junior Natalie Ross, and sophomore Holly Eliason--will all be expected to lead the pack next season, as the Falcons are losing just three seniors from their 2014 roster.

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Holly Eliason

All-Conference Second Teamer during last season

Jordan Kirsch

Rising Junior on Messiah’s Men’s Golf team

for players such as rising junior Ashli Livermore, and sophomores Kelly Hopkins and Emily Doron.

Men’s golf, who are currently having a stellar spring season, will head back out into competition in the fall of 2015. With Austin Galaska and Justin Sisson graduating, there will be places to fill in next year’s team. Rising junior Jordan Kirsch has had

an impressive 2014-15 year, and will be looking to build on his numerous individual titles from this past season in the coming year. Rising junior Nate Haney and sophomores Satchel Johnsen and Ryan O’Mara are also expected to continue contributing to a Falcons team that won five team titles last fall and had won four spring titles as of April 17.

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