The Swinging Bridge: Nov 14, 2012

Students Tour Famous Martins Pastry Shop

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By Nikki Rita NEWS EDITOR

very year, Messiah College’s career center hosts an event called ‘Into the City’ in which students experience life and business in a large city. Earlier this semester they went to Boston. This past week they saw the inner workings of Martins pastry shop.

How could a trip to a pastry shop be beneficial to Messiah College students?

Peter Shuck (left), Professor Beck (top right), and Dr. James LaGrand (bottom right) discuss the possible effects of America’s vote for college students.

By Sarah Fleischman

By Matt Martinez

FOUR MORE YEARS:

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ith election season finally over, Americans can breathe a little lighter. President Obama’s reelection marks the end of incessant campaigning. It is time for Washington to get back to work.

But will the government cooperate to tackle the pertinent issues of health care and unemployment, especially for college students? How might policies change?

Peter Shuck, president of MC Democrats, believes benefits for college students stemming from Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA) will stand in light of Obama’s reelection.

A provision in AHCA allows college students to remain on their parents’ insurance till their 26th birthday. Shuck praises this idea as students will be able “to find a steady job or pay off hefty student debt without incurring health care costs.”

Shuck believes “health care costs have inflated over the past 30 years” due to increasing rigor in medical testing. Consequently, he advocates for subsidized health care provided through the AHCA. Yet, Ben Hemphill, president of MC Republicans, and Dr. James LaGrand, Professor of American History, disagree with the AHCA. Hemphill thinks “the amount of spending going into the Af-

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fordable Health Care Act is unsustainable” because it worsens the United States’ debt situation.

LaGrand sees the college student insurance provision as a temporary stop-gap measure. He emphasizes a need for “a system that works and is not a shortterm solution. You don’t stay 26 forever. You want a way to have affordable health care even when you’re 27, 28 or when you have a family.”

On the issue of higher education costs, Shuck believes the Democrats in Washington will work to “protect Pell Grants and federal financial aid.”

According to Shuck, retaining federal aid and Pell Grants is a priority because they provide “people with opportunities to have an education and to advance a society with innovation, eventually helping our economy to grow.”

Financial aid would be a welcome sign for many students. LaGrand notes “these past few years have been tough for students with a tough job market and bleak economic outlook. Tuition is growing faster than the rate of inflation.”

LaGrand believes increased financial support for students is necessary but he warns that “intervention in certain areas of the economy might slow growth in other sectors. I hope the economy can recover and grow fast enough such that

students will find jobs and pay off their loans in a timely fashion.”

Hemphill affirms higher education costs as an as opportunity for bipartisan legislation while noting tuition increases during Obama’s first term. Shuck shares Hemphill’s call for bipartisanship and believes Republicans share the same attitudes towards financial aid for both parties to work together.

However, Shuck also thinks the Republicans’ insistence on getting “Bush-era tax cuts passed might be why they’ve blocked federal aid legislation by the Democrats.” This example of legislative warfare reflects the divided nature on Capitol Hill. Neither party wants to budge from their ideological position.

LaGrand believes the situation in Washington will not improve despite the changes in Congress. “I think the current gridlock in Congress is going to carry on. For multiple reasons, moderate Democrats and Republicans, the traditional compromisers in Congress, are shown the door by both parties.”

Thus, it appears that the ideological left and right wings of government refuse to work with each other.

Shuck and Hemphill echo LaGrand’s opinion, emphasizing the check and balance nature of the United States’

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Abby Book, who works in the Career Center, organized the trip. “Many alums work at Martins. It’s extremely well run: they are doing well in the economy and they are hiring. It’s a family owned business that started very small and just exploded, so there’s a neat story. We are very well connected with them. We have a Board of Trustee member who is employed there and two of our recent grads work there. So we have a lot of connections there,” said Book. //see MARTINS on page 2

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PETER SHUCK MESSIAH CHARACTERS In 2011, he got the chance to compete at the Antigonish Highland Games in Nova Scotia.

By Megan E. Bloom STUDENT WRITER

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ophomore computer science and math double major Peter Shuck has been gaining notoriety since he first stepped foot on Messiah’s campus last fall.

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New stock ticker provides students and faculty up to date information on the stock market.

By Cait Fenello

New Stock Ticker in Frey for the Business Department Feature intends to help students keep tabs on the stock market

By Mandy Ruiz STUDENT WRITER

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tudents will now have the ability to check their stocks with a new addition to Frey hall.

The stock ticker will function as a way for students to check exchange rates and stock prices according to Jennifer Dose, Assistant Department Chair of Human Resource Management.

The display includes the digital ticker with the scrolling business logos, stock numbers, and a TV screen set to Bloomberg Business, Financial, and Economic News.

“I think it can be hard for students to keep abreast of current events so this is a way to help them do that,” said Dose.

Dose believes that the stock ticker will also be used as a promotion tool for prospective students.

“We want something to say this is where the Business Department is because we have a solar car for the engineers and art all around this building,” stated Dose.

Although he was unable for an interview, David Hagenbuch, assistant professor of marketing, has been in charge of the project.

In an e-mail, Hagenbuch stated, “The visual display in Frey lobby will be a very meaningful way to both keep our students apprised of current business and world news [and] to communicate to internal and external stakeholders that Frey is home to a relevant and connected Department of Management and Business.”

John Addleman, Dean of Business and Education, explained that the stock ticker and TV monitor are both fully functioning. This project is still under construction according to Dose and Addleman, but should be finished soon.

“The Business Department is going to add their logo, mission statement, and some pictures in the blue space around the ticker,” said Dose.

According to Dose, the ticker was priced at about $6,000, including installation.

He introduced himself to the freshman class by playing the bagpipes for the first-year games in the fall of 2011. For the rest of the year he was known as the “Naugle bagpiper”.

“My mom’s side of the family is heavily Scottish and my grandparents are from Nova Scotia,” explains Shuck. “Nova Scotia is Gaelic for New Scotland.”

His great uncle was the “family piper” and also the official bagpiper for the International Chisholm Clan.

“He died in 2004 and we lost the family piper, and that’s a really big deal up in Nova Scotia.”

Shuck got a call from his uncle asking him if he wanted to learn the bagpipes; he willingly agreed.

“I really enjoy it. It’s very difficult but it’s fun to play,” says Shuck, “It’s fun to go outside and march around and make a lot of noise.”

For his first year he taught himself.

He soon started taking lessons from a highly acclaimed bagpiper named Chris Hamilton.

Hamilton plays in the City of Washington Pipe Band and competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

“He’s an incredible instructor and he really cleaned up my form,” said Peter.

Shuck explains that he is not quite at the pipe band level but enjoys individual competitions.

“I came in 2nd [in the grade four division] and I was the only American there,” he said.

Other than playing the instrument of his Scottish ancestors, he is incredibly involved academically, athletically, and politically on campus.

Shuck plays on the Messiah College Men’s Tennis team, is a teaching assistant for the Computer Science Department, swing dances, plays recreational soccer, and is an honors student.

He is most well-known for being the revivalist and current president of the Messiah College Democrats club.

Freshman year he became involved in Student Forum and began talking with current president of Student Government Association (SGA), Jean Cho. “I think that it’s kind of disturbing that we don’t have [a Democrats club] on campus. It makes it feel like we’re censored,” he told Cho. The current vice president of SGA Tim Sensenig, Cho, Shuck, and other members of the Forum brought the club together to have a presence on campus.

On Election Day, the club had a poll watching party in South Side Cafe as one of their first events as a club.

“We might hold an event or two, maybe a chapel or a documentary [in the spring],” says Shuck.

Hopefully students on campus will share Shuck’s enthusiasm for politics and join the club where they can openly discuss various issues facing the nation.

Peter Shuck is a renaissance man nonetheless. With his bagpipe prowess and passion for politics, he will likely remain well-known on campus throughout the rest of his college career.

//WHAT’S AHEAD government. Hemphill thinks the “gridlock situation in Congress isn’t going to get any better. Anytime you have a government with a system of checks and balances, you’re going to have parties blocking each other’s legislation.”

Likewise, Shuck believes “divided government isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It allows for the essential checks and balances in our system. It becomes a bad thing when either party refuses to compromise or to talk to each other.”

Professor Lois Beck, Associate Professor of French, reemphasizes cooperation between both parties. “Both sides of the aisle must be willing to negotiate and give. How can the government get anything done if there are people or groups in Congress who aren’t willing to compromise? You have to work with

people you don’t agree with.”

She believes financial difficulty in the United States deriving from lack of bipartisanship will make it harder for students to study abroad in Europe. The United States’ financial predicament has a ripple effect on the Eurozone.

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“Increasing unrest may lead to demonstrations in Europe and students, being curious, might get involved in them.”

Consequently, study-abroad programs may be terminated should unrest and demonstrations such as the Arab Spring occur.

Thus, it appears college students’ futures hinge upon the President and Congress’ ability to cooperate and solve the current economic situation. If not, four more years of the constant bickering and disunity may ensue.

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//MARTINS “One way I benefited from the experience was building my networking skills and connecting with Messiah Alums that I didn’t know,” wrote Cha Yang, senior environmental science major, in an email. “Another great benefit was hearing the advice and encouragement from the alums. As college students, we sometimes don’t know where to start searching for a job or what to do to build our personal profiles and experience.”

This is the second mini ‘Into the City’ trip that the Career Center has done.

Last spring, students went to Hope International in Lancaster.

“We really just wanted to show students something different,” said Book, “So last year we went to Hope International which was non-profit, mission oriented.

It was great experience. This year we went to something business, family run, just a different feel to it.”

The mini ‘Into the City’ trips have seen rising interest. This year, the Career Center sent an email out to the professors on campus asking to partner with them. It was opened to classes that could come instead of having to fill out application forms. “Kim Yunez, Spanish professor, brought an entire senior seminar. They really learned how they could translate a language degree into a business like Martins,” said Book.

“The best part about these trips is getting the experience. By simply going on this trip, students automatically put themselves ahead of their peers by learning first-hand how companies work, what they are looking for from young and fresh out-of-college students, building relationships with the people at the companies, and having a possible foot into the door for landing a job at a certain place,” wrote Yang.

If you missed this past Thursday’s trip, make sure to look out for more in the spring. “We’re planning probably to go to Clark Associates in Lancaster for a mini ‘Into the City’ in the spring semester. We have 25 alums working there.

Clark Associates are in the restaurant supply business and it’s a growing company. They love Messiah students,” said Book.

“We try to do one big ‘Into the City’ every semester and one mini ‘Into the City’ every semester,” said Book.

“I would definitely recommend other students to attend the Into the City (ITC) trips, whether it be the mini trips or the full trips,” wrote Yang. “The experience is extremely gratifying, and even though the places of visit may not line up with a student’s major or area or study, the greater benefit is truly during the times of networking. Also, after going through the experience, students learn to expand their career possibilities and see the variations in work life from different companies.”

Whether it is famous pastries or restaurant supply, no matter where the ‘Into the City’ trip takes you, you are sure to come back with something beneficial for your future career.

The High Center construction was funded by donations and gifts to the school.

By Nikki Rita

MYTH VS. FACT WHERE DOES OUR MONEY GO? The Swinging Bridge gets to the bottom of where students money is used on campus

By Corinne Elliot STUDENT WRITER

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t the end of the 2012 school semester, Messiah students experienced a tuition increase. The average student at Messiah College is now paying 29,460 dollars in tuition and fees.

Several students around campus were asked where they thought the money went. “I guess to new construction projects, to teacher salaries, and to extra curricular activities like concerts and trips,” suggests Craig Kyle, a senior education major.

“I don’t know, Google it,” says Lauren Martin, a sophomore biochemistry major.

“To Kim Phipps?” guessed senior public relations major, Nick Lee. We do know that the cost does not include room and board, which is approx-

imately an additional $9,000. With all these rumors about where all the money has been going to, the Swinging Bridge decided to clarify some of the myths.

MYTH: Many students think that our tuition money has been going to the construction of Murray Library and the new High Center.

FACT: Much of the construction funds have been produced by private donors and gifts. The tuition dollars have nothing to do with the construction sites.

MYTH: Our money went to the LCD sign at the front of the school FACT: Like the construction of campus buildings, the LCD sign was also a donation from one of the college’s donors.

MYTH: The money goes to Kim Phipps.

FACT: Faculty is paid, but tuition dollars are not the college’s only source of income. In the 2011-2012 school year, Messiah received $50,656,452 in net tuition fees; the college’s total expenses that year were $85,164,729. This proves

The sign at the entrance of the school was funded by donations.

that Messiah needs other sources of income rather than tuition dollars to maintain the college.

MYTH: Messiah is a private business.

FACT: Messiah is a non-profit organization. According to law, the college must provide a statement known as the 990 IRS form, which is a public document that records the finances of each year. These forms are used to prove to the public that donations and profits are being spent wisely. To access one of these documents, you can request a form from Stephen Beaver at the business office.

MYTH: We don’t know where our money is going.

FACT: On Messiah’s website, under the business office tab, you can browse records of the college’s income, expenses and donations.

Check it out for youurself at http:// www.messiah.edu/offices/business/ controller.html

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Sandy Aftermath:

God is Still With Us

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iving on the East Coast, we are blessed with a moderately temperate climate. We are never in fear of a tsunami or a tornado or an earthquake. Sure, we hear about natural disasters, but have many of us every experienced one first hand?

When the earthquake hit Haiti, leaving thousands homeless or worse, dead, our response as Christians was to first pray. We were fully confident in the love of God and in His mercy. We were all assured that, while this earthquake was a terrible disaster, God had not forsaken his people and that He was suffering right alongside them. But what happens when the disaster isn’t 2,000 miles away? What if it’s right at our feet? How then, as Christians, should we respond?

Only weeks ago, Hurricane Sandy swept through the East Coast, destroying many homes and businesses in the process. Even today, families in New Jersey and New York are still living without power, heat, and in some cases a roof over their heads. Many public schools along the coast are still shut down and many businesses remain closed. The Jersey Shore as we know it is gone, with most of the boardwalks and piers severely damaged or destroyed. This time when we watch the news and see the devastation and the destruction, we recognize the fallen buildings. We recognize the suffering as our own.

And in this recognition it seems a little harder to accept that God is indeed good. We have all learned in church

and during theology class that God is all powerful, all knowing, and all good.

But if God is all good and all knowing, how then does He allow disasters such as Hurricane Sandy? If He truly loves His people, why does He allow them to suffer?

I will be the first one to admit it: After Sandy, I was mad at God. I was angry that He would allow something like this to destroy my home, to destroy the places I loved, and to leave people I know without homes. How could God be good in this situation? How could He be loving and let this happen?

I will also be the first to admit that there are things about God and about His plan that I do not understand. But what I do know and what I have learned though

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this disaster is that because God is good, He can use all things for good.

It can be so hard to have faith during a natural disaster; it can even be hard to trust that God is with us. But I believe it is in these times of trouble when we see Christ most clearly. I see hope and love in this situation. I see Him when families take people into their homes, I see Him when volunteers serve meals and donate clothing, I see Him when we as Christians come together to help and love and serve one another.

God is everywhere; He is with us, always. He was there during the Hurricane and He is here now, as we rebuild.

And through this suffering and through this hardship, He reveals to us hope and love.

Are You Catholic or Christian?

How I found Jesus in religion

By Sarah Fleischman STUDENT DIRECTOR

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o you’ve asked me, “Are you Catholic or Christian?”

“Both,” I answer.

A lot of people don’t believe someone can be both. Many Protestants learn about Catholics from hearing their elementary school classmates complain about going to Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) or from the little old lady down the street whose walls are plastered with pictures of her large family, Pope John Paul II, and the Virgin Mary.

When I first came to Messiah, I didn’t believe Catholics were Christians precisely because of that kind of exposure to the religion. I was very hurt and disillusioned by the Pentecostal, Protestant tradition I grew up in, and so I began to church hop with passion. In three years, I visited 35 churches.

I learned a lot about Christians. I learned that a lot of Christians are hypocrites. I’ve learned that everyone interprets the Bible differently. I’ve learned that a lot of churches want you but they don’t want to welcome you.

After visiting 35 churches, I still hadn’t found the one. Along the way, I fell in love with Jesus. I grew up going to church and going through the motions, but not really understanding. I decided the only thing I needed in life was Jesus and my NIV Life Application Study Bible.

That worked for a while. I got comfortable. No one was holding me accountable because this was my relationship with Jesus. It wasn’t anyone’s business but mine.

Religion gets such a bad reputation. A YouTube video called “Why I hate religion, but love Jesus” went viral a few months ago. I completely agreed with it…until I started researching the Catholic Church. One of my good friends here is Catholic and loves Jesus with her whole heart. I researched and asked questions during my freshman year. I could understand and defend this odd religion, but decided it was too strange for me.

I forgot about that research until my junior year, when I met another new Catholic friend during my semester at

Provided by morguefile.com the Washington Journalism Center. The summer before, I had totally given up on God. I was done. She thought it was great that I could understand her. She started out jokingly, “Why don’t you become Catholic?” I would laugh. Never.

Never would I fall into the clutches of a religion!

Gradually, I began to take it more seriously. I spent every night googling my questions: “Why are Catholics opposed to contraception?” “Why are they obsessed with Mary?” “Is praying for the intercession of the saints idolatry?” I gave myself a crash course in Catholic doctrine and apologetics. I read Catholicism for Dummies on the bus on the way to my internship.

Gradually, my disillusionment with church and the hurts which made me give up on God dissolved. I began to understand. I began to understand how the seemingly strange beliefs of this ancient church fit together to make something beautiful. I saw how things like confes-

sion and praying the rosary could help me in my walk with God. This Easter, I was confirmed in the Catholic Church. It hasn’t been all rainbows and glitter. My family does not support my decision. Some of my closest friends are confused. People say hurtful things about the Church and the God I love so much.

They need to realize the benefit of asking questions rather than jumping to conclusions or being hasty to judge.

If you see me on campus, don’t think of me as “that brainwashed papist.” Ask me a question. I’ve learned not all things about religion are bad. I know there are some flaws in Catholicism.

I don’t want to convert you, I just want you to stop assuming. I want you to want to understand that my relationship with God is still beautiful.

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Sandy Aftermath:

The NYC Marathon

By Victoria Scrima STUDENT Writer

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do not feel that I'm alone in saying it is often easy to become entrapped in the Messiah College bubble, focusing only on the happenings on campus rather than giving much thought to events occurring outside of Grantham.

I’m not a marathon runner, but as a cross country and track athlete, I fully understand the frustration that results when demanding training does not follow the planned course of action. These athletes train for months or even years in advance in order gain qualification for the race.

od of allotting gas was: if your license plate ends with an odd number, you get to fill up your tank on an odd-numbered day, and same goes with even numbers.

How could the city even consider hosting a marathon when its own residents were in such dire need of resources?

However, I could not overlook the fact that on Oct. 28, as Hurricane Sandy hit the northeastern United States, my hometown of Staten Island, New York was devastated. As I was enjoying two days off, my family back home faced the severe destruction left behind by Sandy.

Struggling to recover, the city faced a major dilemma. With the annual New York City marathon rapidly approaching, a decision was left to the city’s mayor, Michael Bloomberg, of whether to cancel the Nov. 4 event or allow it to proceed as planned. The topic became a heated debate, especially between the struggling residents and disappointed athletes.

Although it may seem reasonable for the marathon to occur as planned, insight about the city’s destruction opened my eyes to their need. New York City - Staten Island in particular - was left in turmoil following Hurricane Sandy. It was simply the not the right time and place for a marathon.

Each year, the marathon draws thousands of runners and supporters who flood the streets of each of the five boroughs; but the city’s state could not handle an influx of travelers this soon.

Not too long after announcing that the marathon would continue as planned, Bloomberg relented to the cries of the residents and cancelled the marathon.

The decision was ultimately based on the need for resources and efforts to go towards rebuilding the city rather than on a race. The cancellation, being 36 hours in advance, was inconveniently timed for the marathoners, as many had already traveled to New York City.

However, those who had been here prior to the cancellation were able to fully grasp the extent to which the city was damaged. In an incredible act of kindness and goodwill, the marathoners decided to make the most of their stay in New York and give back. Spread by social media, several of the runners began a movement to begin their own mini-marathon, running through the streets of Staten Island and delivering resources to needy homes. A runner told ESPN News, "... this was much more rewarding than any race."

Originally, the mayor believed the race should proceed. He explained to CBS News that the marathon would lift the city’s spirits and demonstrate its capacity for renewal while citing the fact that the city’s former mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, allowed the marathon to continue after the 9/11 attacks 11 years ago. Another major point was that the marathon is extremely beneficial to the city’s economy, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year.

My aunt, a resident of Staten Island, told me about the damage she witnessed there: “The damage and destruction on Staten Island is overwhelming and heart-wrenching to view. It is especially difficult to see piles of rubble and debris where establishments I have patronized used to exist."

The storm left dozens dead, hundreds of homes destroyed, streets flooded, and major gas shortage. Following a visit to Staten Island a week after the storm hit, my mom told me about police officers supervising gas stations in order to ration the available gas resources. Their meth-

Sustainability on a Global Level and at Messiah College

By Daniel Aleman STUDENT WRITER

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e all have different lifestyles and aspirations depending on our socio-cultural background and personality. Nevertheless, there are certain common needs for all of us such as housing, adequate food, education, and health care.

A healthy and ecologically-balanced environment is also one of them. Nowadays, there has been a growing international interest in integrating environmental conservation as a part of economic and social growth policies.

The worldwide interest in this issue

results in a responsibility that every country needs to take when it comes to environmental matters. A model of development in which the exploitation of natural resources does not cause permanent harm is required. In other words, a form of economic and social progress that promotes healthy living and respect for the well-being of our planet needs to be enacted.

As human beings, we need to understand that we live in a finite world in

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up to assist with giving back to the city in their time of need. The effort the marathoners put towards helping the city is an exemplary act of goodness and shows our ability to bless others amidst disappointment and challenges.

Annually, Messiah College track team participates on a mission trip during Spring Break. This year, our coach has planned on a trip to an area affected by Sandy. By an act of God, my mom and coach came in contact and are in the process of planning a trip to Staten Island this year. A church I had attended in Staten Island has offered to host the team during our stay as well. The support from the marathoners and others alike have and will continue to be a blessing to my hometown in their time of need.

I agree with the mayor’s decision to cancel the marathon and focus on rebuilding the city. Many people have stepped

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WVMM Interviews Australian PopRock Band Nine Sons of Dan

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ournalism student Megan Bloom got the chance to interview the up-and-coming Australian pop-rock band Nine Sons of Dan. The lead singer, Jay Bainbridge, was spending time in Los Angeles, California and gave WVMM a call.

MB: Do you go over there and do music stuff? Do you do any shows or writing?

JB: Yeah, I do some music stuff when I can. I'm always writing, even when I travel, anywhere I go I always tend to keep writing. I guess you find gems every now and then even when you're not expecting it. I guess when I go on holidays as well, I just seem to relax really well and I tend to write a lot better. When I don't want to write, I always end up writing really good stuff. I always try to take as much gear as I can when I travel.

MB: Was it difficult to get acclimated to Australia when you moved there?

JB: Yeah, definitely. It's pretty close to the US, it's actually just kind of funny.

They have kind of funny slang, they say things a lot differently. It's hard to fit in straightaway. When I went over there

I was about 12 and it was kind of the time you're just trying to fit in at school.

So me being American broke the ice with everyone really well so I made a lot of friends pretty quick. It was cool.

MB: When did you guys start Nine Sons of Dan? JB: Well basically we're all mutual friends growing up, we all surf. Right when I moved over there, we moved to a really good surfing place. I just surfed all the time with my friends over there.

I surfed with a nice guy, Pidgey, who's our rhythm guitarist, and another guy named Flakey, who's our drummer.

They both moved up to university up in Gold Coast which is like four hours away. I was still finishing my last year of high school and they invited me up to sing and write some songs with them on the weekends. That's how it

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started just kind of a university project and then once I finished high school I kept traveling up as much as I could and the band just grew from there.

MB: Tell me about your new EP “The New Kids.”

JB: The title came from us being the new kids of the industry. With our last EP “Landslide,” we had a single that kind of launched us into the Australian scene pretty hard. It was a good thing and a bad thing in a lot of ways.

We got a lot of criticism and stuff because I'm from America and I have an American accent. So they thought I was an Australian putting on an American accent. There's all these funny comments on YouTube and stuff. “The New Kids” is a way for us to say we are the new kids in the industry and to check us out. Basically, it's a 6 track EP and it's a got a bunch of really cool songs on it.

MB: Do you guys have a big following in the United States?

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JB: It's a lot bigger than we actually even realize. I've got family over here, from when I was living here, and they say they hear it every now and then on the radio. That just blows my mind because it's so far away, it's on the other side of the world!

MB: Where do you draw inspiration from for your lyrics?

JB: Life, things that happen around me.

I find traveling so good, since I've been here I've got a little diary book that I just write stuff that I find interesting. I like doing a thing called people watching, when you just go somewhere and just kind of watch people. I'll be sitting in the airport and just checking out what one person is doing. I don't know, it's just fun to write about someone you don't know and just kind of write from that outside perspective. There's a lot of things that inspire me as well, like sometimes when someone'll say something in a movie. Like a movie line that will really catch me off guard I'll be like, “Wow, they said that really differently in a way that I wasn't expecting” and letting that inspire me. And also really great music, like I'm really into a band called Incubis. Brandon Boyd writes

amazing lyrics, I love studying his stuff and taking as much as I can from that.

MB: What is the biggest crowd you've ever played for?

JB: We played a stadium show before a rugby match in the Gold Coast [for] 20,000 people. That was really crazy!

We played one song but it was like on a stage that rolled out to the center of the stadium. It was like, I can't even explain it man, for me it gave me a little bit of a taste of what it would be like to be the Foo Fighters or something. It was a huge stadium and everyone's all amped up to see our band, tt was a really cool show. The scream after we played was just so loud, it was amazing. The coolest thing ever.

MB- What is the next thing for Nine Sons of Dan? JB: We have another tour happening over in Australia to finish off the year with another band called Heroes for Hire. That'll be going probably for about 3 months, the last months of the year.

I guess after that, I think we have another single coming out, it's on the new EP called “Fun”. And it's a really cool song so we'll be doing a video clip for that. After that we'll be making plans to come to the U.S. and probably writing another record. We want to try and do a full length pretty soon. We're looking around at record labels and they're looking pretty nice at the moment because we'd really like to not pay for our next project. I'd be really cool to do a full length album, that'd be awesome.

To hear more from Nine Sons of Dan, check out their website: www.ninesonsofdan.com.

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SAB Presents ‘Searching for Sugarman’ as this Weekend’s Lost Film

By Colleen Dente STUDENT WRITER

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ixto Rodriguez. "Sixto" because he was the sixth child born of Mexican immigrants to Detroit. "Rodriguez" because the simple last name served as a perfect common denominator for the folk singer and his audience. Too simple, perhaps.

The brilliant career of Rodriguez lasted all of three years until he gave up music after his label dropped him due to poor album sales in the States, despite a rare 4-star review from “Billboard.”

He faded out of memory and his story seemingly ended there. It was 1971.

Halfway around the world, Stephen Segerman (an indie record shop owner in South Africa) was receiving requests for "Cold Fact." It didn't exist, except in bootleg form, because the original pressing had run dry. Apartheid had begun in earnest, and Rodriguez's bluesy refrains about the poor and the oppressed resonated with young activists and weathered adults alike. Completely unbeknownst to him, Rodriguez went platinum and became a cult sensation, except that no one really knew anything about him or even what he looked like.

“Searching for Sugar Man” is the effort of two fans who, in the wake of unanswerable myths and suicide rumors, decide to find out what happened to the man who provided the soundtrack to their lives. Witness the film that has delighted audiences, being awarded the Special Jury Prize and the Audience Award for best international documentary at Sundance this year.

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Donora’s Indie Sound Gives off a Feel-Good, Sing-Along Vibe Tonight’s B-sides will feature the infectious melodies of Pittsburgh-based band

By Christina Brown STUDENT WRITER

T Provided by Donora The group was first discovered in 2006 after they finished as semifinalists in a contest sponsored by Myspace and Verizon Wireless titled “Calling All Bands” for their song “She’s Just a Girl.” Their success landed them songs on popular MTV shows like “Engaged and Underage” and “I Remember Chloe.”

ter Jake Hanner’s wife spotted it on a road sign and suggested it to the crew.

The band settled on the name Donora—as in the Pennsylvania town—af-

Casey Hanner’s soft vocals permeate Donora’s music, creating a perfect bal-

Since then, they released their debut album, “Donora,” in December of 2008 on the indie-record label Rostrum Records, and their second album “Boyfriends, Girlfriends” hit the racks in 2011.

he feel-good vibe of indie pop-rock band Donora will take the Union stage at tonight’s B-sides. The trio hails from Pittsburgh, Pa. and is made up of vocalist/guitarist Casey Hanner, her older brother and drummer Jake Hanner, and bassist Jake Churton.

ance between upbeat and laid-back. The simple, rhythmic and repetitive beats of Jake Hanner’s drums and Churton’s bass offer a complementary background.

Their track “Champion” off of their latest album features catchy singalong melodies with a clap-along beat.

Other songs, like “And Then The Girls,” give off slightly more of a dance-vibe,

but for the most part, their sound remains similar from track to track.

The band’s variation comes from their own covers, such as their acoustic rendition of “And Then The Girls” that can be found on their website. However, even their acoustic songs maintain a jovial // see DONORA on page 8

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‘The Phantom’ Plays on Horror and Humor with True 19th Century Style Theatre department’s latest play takes audiences back to the era of vampire mystique

By Mary-Grace MacNeil A&E EDITOR

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n the week leading up to the release of the next Twilight film, Messiah’s latest play “The Phantom” takes us back to the vampire thriller’s debut into pop culture. The 1856 play narrates the thrilling and humorous tale of a village vampire, and the theatre department recreates the story with 19th century authenticity.

In his director’s note, Richard Sautter draws attention to the popularity of bloodsucker stories, citing “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood” in addition to the obvious Twilight saga. He encourages his audience “to note how important the theatre has been in the development of the vampire mystique,” including, of course, Dion Boucicault’s “The Phantom: A Drama in Two Acts.”

The play first opened in 1856, and Messiah’s reproduction remains true to 19th century theatrical elements—complete with accompanying music, asides and tableaux.

Sautter writes that Boucicault’s time “was the age of melodrama, literally ‘music-drama,’ when a live orchestra would accompany the action of a play.”

To honor the tradition, Ethan Eldred, a music major pursuing concentrations

in composition and commercial music, composed incidental music for the play.

Eldred’s dramatic compositions emphasize junior Sean Connelly’s already-strong performance as the evil Phantom. Connelly plays a convincing vampire role disguised as Mr. Rockwood, and the precision of his acting—from his powerful stature to his eerie voice—create a character simultaneously evil and enthralling.

As also common in 19th theatre, “The Phantom” combines horror with humor. This combination not often seen in contemporary narratives distinguishes theatre from reality, acknowledging its main role as entertainment.

The fearful Davy, for example, counterbalances the evil Rockwood with his over dramatic anxiety and laughable cowardice. Davy’s character, phenomenally played by first-year Matthew Lupacckino, serves an important role to the function of the play as a comedy in addition to tragedy.

The relationship of villagers Stump (Matthias Wagman) and Jenny (Abigail Ferenczy) also serves the play’s comedic element as a humorous subplot, offsetting the dramatic love story of Edgar (also played by Lupacckino) and Ada (Lindsay Corriveau). For Ed-

Provided by Messiah College Department of Theatre gar and Ada, marriage requires deep and sincere love, but Stump and Jen-

Lupacckino’s voice is riddled with pain as he plays the distressed Edgar after the evil vampire steals the heart of his lover Ada. At one point, he cries, “She loves him—she has confessed the terrible fascination he possesses over her—she clung to me with tears and faintly repeated her vows of love, but I knew they came not from her heart— .”His character represents the one extreme—love as completely tragic.

// DONORA beat throughout the simple instrumentals thanks to Casey Hanner’s vocals.

In a 2011 interview with Post-Gazette, Casey Hanner said, “I think we all make room for each. Our band philosophy is that everyone is really good at what they do, and it would be silly to try to play over each other.”

Immediately following a dramatic scene between Edgar, Ada and the evil Rockwood, a humorous scene unfolds between Stump and Jenny, representing the love as extremely comedic.

Their chemistry is definitely evident throughout their music. The combination of Casey Hanner’s voice, Jake Hanner’s drum beats and Jake Churton’s bass rhythms all melt together to create a simultaneously soothing and danceable new-wave sound.

When Stump asks Jenny if she knows the duties of a wife, Ada replies with a confident yes and continues to explain, “she is always up first, makes the fires, cleans up, and gets breakfast, washes everything, cooks the dinner, tidies round, waits up for you at night while you are drinking at the public house, creeps out after you and leads you home drunk, puts you to bed, and swears to all the neighbors that you are the best of husbands.” To which Stump exclaims, “Jenny! Your ideas with matrimony coincide with mine exactly!”

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Their music video for their single “The World is Ours” creates a perfect image for the feel of the band. The video takes place in a millionaire’s mansion and depicts an upscale party going off the walls. Party guests (which were played by real friends and family) dance in Hawaiian shirts under confetti, streamers and balloons.

This party image of the ultimate feel-good party epitomizes Donora’s music. So now the question is: who is bringing the balloons to the Union for their performance tonight?

ny offset the sincerity by playing on marriage’s humorous stereotypes.

By including these two extremely oppositional views of marriage, “The Phantom” walks the line between tragedy and comedy.

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wednesday war room:

FINAL WORDS

compatible with our current linear system of production. We need to create a model that is congruent with the cycles of nature, a model that ensures sustained progress over time and is consistent with the conservation of the environment. Such a model is termed sustainable development, or sustainability.

Sustainability works to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations. So what are some of its key components?

First and foremost, sustainability requires sufficient growth that meets the basic needs of everyone in this planet such as food, housing, health, and education. Strong policies are required to eradicate poverty especially in places where overpopulation exists. Policies that reduce the depletion of non-renewable energy and move towards the use of renewable sources of energy need to be enacted.

Implementation of effective recycling mechanisms is essential to counter the over-consumption patterns in our world. It is also extremely important to do little things like turning the lights off when a room is vacant or reducing our time in the shower.

As citizens, we have the right to demand an ecologically-balanced model for ourselves and for future generations. We need to ask our government to support initiatives that work toward sustainable growth. In a democracy such as America, the government should be able to act upon the interest of the majority of its people.

However, sustainability starts with us. If we do not care about sustainable growth ourselves, how can we expect the government to take notice?

Also, sustainable development cannot be made possible by one country alone; there needs to be cooperation among every country, working together to achieve sustainability goals.

On a smaller scale that is Messiah College, there are multiple groups interested in environmental issues and sustainable solutions. Directed by Craig Dalen, the Office of Sustainability is eager to listen to student initiatives and values the interest in addressing these issues on campus.

Other student-led organizations, such as the Grantham Community Garden and Earth Keepers, are ready to work alongside students to make a positive, sustainable impact on campus.

Taking care of the environment is not the responsibility of a few. It is a duty for all. Think about the Earth you want your grandkids to live in. What kind of world are you leaving for them? In the words of Dr. Seuss, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

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By Huy Nguyen OPINIONS EDITOR

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ix billion dollars of campaign expenditure, 24 days of presidential primary election, two national conventions, four presidential debates, and a plethora of awkward advertisements later, America’s political picture remains essentially unchanged.

Projected to receive 303 electoral votes and needing 270 for a second term, incumbent President Barack Obama returns to the White House.

With Obama re-elected, the Republican Party retains control of the House with 233 representatives to Democrats’ 193. Meanwhile, with 54 seats to the Republicans’ 45, the Senate is still in the hands of the Democrats.

Despite handily winning the electoral college votes by a wide margin, Obama only received 50.5% of the reported popular votes, down three percent from his victory four years ago. In other words, nearly half of the America’s voting population either remain or have become skeptical of the President’s leadership.

As the nation continues to be bogged down by political division, regaining popularity and trust will be one of Obama’s biggest priorities in his second term in office. The President could improve his image if he manages to overcome monumental challenges ahead and steady the continually sinking ship that is the United States of America.

Facing Obama in the next four years is an economy that remains in disarray, with the right amount of taxes yet to be determined heading into the annual “fiscal cliff,” a national debt well north of $15 trillion, and an employment rate hovering around an unacceptable 8%.

Aside from the struggling economy, a controversial health care bill that is by no means a guarantee for success while the threat of the emerging China, and issues regarding abortion, same-sex marriage, and social security figures continue to cause the President constant headaches.

For the American people, those who have trust and confidence in Obama to turn things around were ecstatic

that their candidate received a second opportunity. Others who demanded a change were left disappointed.

But regardless of ethnicity, political backgrounds, or personal worldviews, everyone who cast a vote has one thing in common: American citizenship. The voters might not have the same choice for their leader, but they all share a passion for the prosperity of their country.

The action of their “new” leader will be a huge factor in their desire.

“Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual,” President Obama said in his victory speech, to the crowd’s frantic cheers and applause.

Little did the owners of these clapping hands realize they had voted for action all along; whether they get it or not is a different story.

This marks the closing of our Wednesday War Room feature. On behalf of the Opinions section and the Swinging Bridge, I would like to express my gratitude to all the readers for your attention and feedback for the past two months.

I would also like to thank student writers Jeremy Jensen, Rachel D’Ascendis, Grant Meckley, and Ben Hemphill for their contributions. I hope the knowledge you acquired from this feature was useful to you on Election Day. Once

again,

thank

you.

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2012-2013 Messiah College Basketball SEASON PREVIEW ing to do everything we can to come out on top.”

By Carter Davis STUDENT WRITER

Last year Miller implemented a new system on offense that seemed to click for the most part. Miller looks to get some new levels of that offense rolling this year seeing as he has the depth that he does, and that all the returners have a year of that system under their belts.

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hen standard time kicks in, you know basketball season is not that far away.

Both Messiah’s men’s and women’s teams start up on Nov. 16 at home in their own tip-off tournaments. After a pair of close games forced the Falcons out of the Big Dance last year, Messiah moves into 2012-2013 looking strong on paper and ready to prove it on the floor.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Preseason Conf. Rank: 1 National: Unranked The men’s team knew they would have to replace a significant inside presence with losing senior and last year’s team captain, Jeremiah Runkle. What they didn’t expect is now they also have to replace junior leading scorer David Fernandez who they lost to an offseason injury.

The 2nd team All-Region Fernandez chipped in an average of 16 points per game good for 4th in the Commonwealth Conference last year.

Though Van Pelt doesn’t like to see his players go down, he has the confidence that a player will rise to the occasion.

More recently, Van Pelt saw Derek Mosley step up to fill Runkle’s shoes as Runkle was in and out of the line-up last year with various leg injuries.

Mosley saw his numbers climb from five points and two rebounds per game his

first two seasons, to 13 points and 7 rebounds per game last year.

“I feel like I thrived in that situation,” Mosley said. “I just want to practice what I learned from seniors in the past.”

Looking to the start of this season, the men have two tough matchups. Keystone and Hobart, two NCAA tournament teams from last year, await the Falcons in the tip-off tournament.

Their conference opener is on the road at Lebanon Valley who handed the Falcons their first of two conference overtime losses.

This year won’t be short on challenges for Messiah but they do still feel they have the means to replicate their performance from last year as Commonwealth Champions.

“We’ll learn a lot about ourselves in that

tip-off tournament,” Van Pelt said. “If we play as well as we’re capable of we believe we can win every game on our schedule.”

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Preseason Conf. Rank: 2 National: 13 The women field a team that features 19 total players, 13 returning players, and a senior class of seven.

Those seniors include all five starters, and accounted for 70% of the Falcon’s offense last year and include a 2012 Preseason All-American in Dori Gyori. Gyori collected 15 points and 8 rebounds per game last year. With seven seniors, there is a renewed sense of urgency this year to improve on last year.

“We got the basics down last year,” Miller said of his new offense. “The issue is can we get it done against the top defensive teams. Last year we didn’t have it but I think this year we will. The players enjoy what we’re doing and they believe in it,” said Miller.

The Falcons have led the conference in total defense four of the last five years and haven’t been ranked lower than 2nd in that category since the 1999-2000 season. Last season they only gave up 47 points against in conference games.

“That’s what we really hang our hat on,” Miller said speaking of his team defense.

“I believe you should never have to use the excuse that we didn’t make shots we’re going to winning on defense.”

The Falcons have challenges early. The skill and depth is there, but there are still some question marks surrounding the health of the team. Regardless, this year looks to be a solid last hurrah for the seven seniors.

“You saw girls putting in so much more time in the gym,” said senior Kira Maier of the offseason. “Because none of us want that to happen again. We are go-

Field Hockey earns sixth straight Conference Championship, Falls into NCAA tournament

By Philip Naegely STUDENT WRITER

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It might be Coach Good’s first year under the helm, but the success continues as it did under legendary coach Trapp. So far on the year, Messiah has a record of 17-3 and finished a perfect 8-0 in the Commonwealth Conference. The Falcons earned the top seed in the Commonwealth playoffs.

In the Semifinals Messiah took on Arcadia University. Messiah would trail 2-1 at the half, but would prevail in the end. Two minutes into the second half Brooke Sands would fire the equalizer into the cage. The game would remain tied heading into the final moments, and

looked like it was heading for overtime.

However, Messiah had other plans. As time expired Messiah earned a penalty corner. In field hockey if a corner is called before the final whistle, then that corner is played through and other corners if that same team receives another one.

Kelly Martin received a pass and sent it to Natalie Ziegler who put it on goal and passed the keeper for the winning goal. With the win, Messiah defeated Arcadia 3-2 and advanced to the Commonwealth Final and a date with Elizabethtown College.

In the final Messiah would trail, but would come back with a vengeance to win 4-1 over Elizabethtown. After giving up a goal a minute into the game, twenty minutes later Messiah would score two goals in a three minute period. Natalie

Ziegler and Juliana Hershey would add their fifth and ninth goals of the season respectively. Ziegler would add an insurance goal three minutes before the half. Off a penalty corner early in the second half, Emily Hursh scored to extend the Falcons lead to three. The score would remain 4-1 and Messiah celebrated their sixth straight Commonwealth Conference Championship.

Messiah earned a bye in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament and a date with Lynchburg College at Mary Washington. Lynchburg defeated Catholic University 4-3 in Overtime to advance to the second round. Messiah came in refreshed and dominated statistically on both sides of the field. Lynchburg, however, would be victorious with a 2-0 decision.

Head Coach Brooke Good is very proud

of the team this year even though it is not the result they were hoping for.

“These girls have a lot to be proud of this season,” Good added, reflecting on the season. “Although the outcome wasn’t what we wanted it to be, we can still look back and appreciate and love each other because we had a great season.”

The Falcons finished the season 18-4 with 13 of the 22 matches against ranked opponents. This was Messiah’s 26th appearance All-Time and is ranked fourth for most appearances in Division III History. They are now 45-26 in NCAA playoff games and have a .436 winning percentage.

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A Pitchside View: NCAA Tournament Addition

By Joel Hoover ASSISTANT RADIO MANAGER

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he “Big Dance” has finally arrived. And for the Messiah men’s and women’s soccer teams, it’s been a Sweet ride thus far.

Winning a national championship is no easy task. Each matchup round by round must be reassessed and planned for with precision and specific thought.

It’s a fine line to walk—you win or you go home in one game. Only one team will survive out of 64 on the women’s side and 62 on the men’s side.

For Messiah, they’ve been down this road before. The men are seeking their 9th national championship, while the women are looking to defend their title and win their 5th overall.

Both teams began their journey through the 2012 NCAA Division III Soccer Championships with victories on the weekend of Nov. 10-11. The women picked up wins in the 1st and 2nd rounds and the men in the 2nd round after getting a 1st round bye. Sweet 16 soccer awaits both teams the weekend of Nov. 17-18.

Messiah women 2-1 R. Williams Despite a spirited fight from the visiting

Hawks, who received a bid to the tournament by winning the Commonwealth Coast Conference, the Falcon women got a late goal from freshman Trisha Tshudy to move on to the 2nd round.

Messiah took a 1-0 lead in 24th minute after Rachel Scheibler’s cross was turned in by a Roger Williams defender for an own goal. Hawks freshman Mariah Kaiser equalized on a counterattack in the 33rd minute, sending the game to halftime tied. Roger Williams continually made possession difficult all across the field, as the Falcons were not able to play their normal style of soccer.

However, the pressure finally began to build in the second half. The Falcons finally went ahead with 13 minutes to go in the game, as Tshudy hammered in a finish following a scramble in the box. It was her fifth goal of the season, and first since Sept. 12.

Messiah women 3-0 Grove City Just over 24 hours after advancing to the 2nd round, the Falcons punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 after a comfortable win over Grove City.

Anne Trapp belted home the opener from 25 yards out 10 minutes into the game, and Emily Schneider doubled the lead just four minutes later with a volley in the box. Alicia Frey rounded off the scoring in the second half, hammering

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The Messiah women will be hosting the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games this weekend in Grantham, playing MIT Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. They will be followed

by Lynchburg and Johns Hopkins, with the two winners playing Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.

Messiah men 3-0 Emory Erasing memories of last season’s 2nd round exit, the Messiah men rolled past Emory thanks to goals from their top three scorers this season.

Jack Thompson opened the scoring in the 9th minute, striking a volley from

outside the penalty area into the far corner of the net for his 10th goal of the season. Jeremy Payne struck his teamleading 15th goal of the year in the 24th minute, combining with Josh Wood before slotting in a finish to the far corner.

Wood wrapped up the victory with a low roller past the keeper after being played through by Payne in the 49th minute.

The Messiah men will travel to York next weekend, playing the Spartans on Nov. 17 at a time to be determined. The winner will play the winner of Stevens vs. Scranton on Nov. 18.

Women’s Volleyball Falls Short in Commonwealth Final, Denied At-Large Tournament Bid

By James Reagan STUDENT WRITER

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his past weekend was a busy one for Messiah athletics with four teams playing postseason games on campus. One of these teams, the women’s volleyball team, advanced all the way to the commonwealth championship before suffering a season-ending loss to Stevenson University.

With a record of 24-8, the Falcons were hoping to secure an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament. It was not to be though as last Sunday’s announcement of the 64-team field did not include Messiah.

Despite their strong record, the tournament snub didn’t really surprise head coach Judi Tobias. “There was a slim possibility, it was possible not probable that we would get in,” Tobias said.

Prior to the Commonwealth Championship loss, the Falcons had enjoyed an impressive 13-game winning streak.

This included a 3-0 win over Elizabeth Town in the semifinals last Friday night. The game was played at home in Grantham and it served as a great final

home game for the team’s seniors.

Senior Lauren Rees led the Falcons with 17 kills in the three sets. Her class member Megan Myers tied her season high with 13 kills and senior Jess Geib helped the Falcons offense by providing 37 assists.

Despite great performances by these players, all three of the sets were close.

The second set in particular went down to the wire with the score tied at 21. Rees would deliver two clutch kills in the final four points to help the Falcons win 2523.

After the win, the Falcons traveled to Owings Mills MD on Sunday to face the No. 1 seed Stevenson. Although they fought hard, the Falcons would end up losing 3-0.

When asked about the loss, Rees believed the game was more a Stevenson win than a Messiah loss. “We were ahead and we were playing well, but Stevenson didn’t quit and they came out on top,” Rees said. “So I guess you could say, as with any game, in the end we made more errors than them.”

Though the ending came sooner than

Provided By Messiah College Athletics the Falcons would have wanted, it’s hard not to be impressed by the recordbreaking season the team had. Rees broke the record for kills in a season with 446 and she also broke the career mark in kills with 1418.

The upcoming season could be a difficult adjustment period with players like Rees, Myers and King graduating. Tobias already acknowledges this and says, “recruiting will be intense, with all three players leaving big shoes to fill.”

Fellow senior Lindsay King also broke multiple records, all of them blocking records. These records include solo blocks in a season with 62 and solo blocks in a career with 173. She also picked up the record for total blocks in a season with 157 and total blocks in a career with 468.

It will also be difficult for Rees to leave behind her team. “Volleyball made my college experience,” she said. “I am so happy to have been a part of the Messiah volleyball family.”

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LAUREN CLUNE

swimming an immediate impact for the Falcons, particularly in the long distance events.

Lauren is a specialist in the 500 yard freestyle, the 1,000 yard freestyle and the 1,650 yard freestyle, all events in which she also holds school records.

Jean Cho, a captain of the girl’s swim team, said: “Lauren is a powerhouse.

She is one of the hardest working ladies on our team. Her work ethic, combined with her genuinely sweet personality makes her an incredible teammate and friend.”

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Zach Krueger STUDENT WRITER

auren Clune is a sophomore and a key member of the women’s swim team. A health and exercise science major with a focus in pre physical therapy, since joining the lady Falcon’s swim team Lauren has made

When asked about what made her interested in swimming, Lauren mentioned her lifelong love for the water. Her parents signed her up for swim lessons when she was three years old, and Lauren began swimming competitively at a young age.

“I joined my first team when I was five years old,” said Lauren. “I barely remember a time in my life when I wasn’t swimming.” One of her favorite parts

about being a member of various swim teams is the friendships she has formed over the years with different teammates.

When she isn’t swimming, Lauren enjoys a wide range of hobbies, particularly outdoor activities. Lauren loves running, Zumba, reading and baking.

Lauren is also preparing to run in the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this May. Lauren credits her grandmother as the person in her life she most admires, saying: “She’s one of the strongest people I know. She has always been there for me growing up and we’ve always been really close.”

Lauren is excited about the opportunities that the lady Falcons have in front of them to improve on last season. “I’m really excited for MACs this season, I think we have a good chance to improve on our placing from last season with the talent of the incoming freshman to go with the rest of the returning members," she said.

In the future Lauren hopes to go to graduate school and study physical therapy.

Her dream job is to be an aquatic therapist.

Lauren also mentioned her love for the Messiah swim team. "I really like the support that the team shows one another both in and out of the pool. Our team is so close and they do everything together. From living with each other during the school year to going to church together every Sunday, we’re all just really close," she said.

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