Issue 12

The Bucknellian April 25, 2014

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

Vol. 153, Issue 12

2013-2014 People of the Year

Inside this Issue

Turn to pages A4-A5 to find out The Bucknellian’s picks for Student, Professor, and Athlete of the Year!

SOTFBALL B1 MGMT 101 FEATURE A8 SENIOR GRADS 2014 B8 EDITORIAL A6 COMEDY COLUMN B5 TRACK & FIELD B1 LETTERS TO EDITOR A6 W. TENNIS B3 OPINIONS A7 RECLECTIONS B7

5 things you’ll learn from this issue:

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The notable impact of a student, a professor, and an athlete this year.

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How dedicated scientific research can lead to interesting conclusions.

A2 & A3 The tough losses faced by the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams to close out their seasons.

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Why Management 101 isn’t just about selling products.

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A farewell and congratulations to all of our graduationg seniors! B8

Good luck on finals, Bucknellians!

Catch our next issue in the Fall!

Students awarded $10,000 Projects for Peace grant

Alessandra Andreani Writer

Leo Fotsing Fomba ’16, Zwelani Ngwenya ’15, Chanda Singoyi ’17, received a $10,000 grant from philanthropist Kathryn W. Davis to implement their project, “A Better Transportation Decreases Poverty Gap.” The goal of the project is to provide 33 families living in the Baleng village in West Cameroon with bikes and carts. Certain

communities in Baleng are 15 to 20 miles away from the nearest markets, forcing most people to walk to farms and markets. With bikes and triangular carts, they will be able to travel faster, transport a larger quantity of goods, spend less time on the road, and increase their income.

“My family was lucky to be close to the capital city of the western part of Cameroon, Bafoussam, but every time I was going to the farms I could see they

were totally disconnected from the city and other urbanized areas, just like in a bubble, because of the lack of an adequate transportation system,” Fomba said.

The community will also receive two pairs of grain grinders that will allow them to process the grains for consumption and sale. This is the eighth year the University has been involved with Projects for Peace. The University is invited to nominate student projects for the program as it

is a Davis United World College Scholars Program partner school.

“This year, behind our project there’s a collective effort; there are three different students with different skills, whereas usually these kind of projects are presented by individuals. It’s also the first project that will take place in Cameroon,” Ngwenya said.

“As an international student, I have this feeling that I want to give back to my community. I want to use my privilege of being

here for the best of others. We are not just giving bikes and carts to the Tchada community, we are showing them that if people work together, they can achieve great goals, and I hope that our project will also inspire other communities,” Singoyi said.

For additional information, see the following link: https:// www.bucknell.edu/news-andmedia/current-news/2014/april/ bike-and-cart-program-earnsproject-for-peace-grant.html.

Student documentary Campus Theatre to host inaugural airs on PBS affiliate student film festival Brianna Marshall Senior Writer

A University studentproduced documentary was featured on PBS affiliate WVIA-TV on April 17. The film was featured in a segment profiling the making of the film.

“Coming Home: The CARE Program” is a 16-minute film profiling The Court Appointed Re-entry (CARE) Program which helps former inmates adjust to life after prison. The short film was a product of Eric Faden, associate professor of English and Film/Media Studies, and his spring 2013 Film/Media Production Clinic students.

The PBS program featured interviews with Faden and graduate student Brianna Derr, who acted as video

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production specialist during the making of the documentary. Additionally, Eric Noll, Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, was interviewed about his involvement with the CARE Program.

The hour-long segment aired the documentary in full. The impact of the CARE Program is far-reaching and working on this project gave students a unique perspective on the life of prisoners and the aftermath of serving time in prison. The CARE Program involves many individuals, including federal judges, probation officers, prison wardens, and community volunteers.

This wide range of participants helps individuals released from prison to be-

come acclimated to the outside world. By successfully completing the CARE Program, probation time can be reduced.

Student contribution was key to the making of “Coming Home: The CARE Program.”

Hours of video were obtained through many student-conducted interviews on location at the Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill in Minersville, Pa. and federal courthouses in Harrisburg, Williamsport, and Scranton.

Overall, Faden’s class gained a valuable experience while sharing the stories of the CARE Program with the community.

“It was a pleasure to work on,” Zander Massey ’14, a member of the “Coming Home: The CARE Program” team, said.

The Bucknellian News/Media

Katey Duffy Staff Writer

The inaugural Bucknell University Short Film Festival (BUSFF) will unveil 13 student-made short films at the Campus Theatre on April 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The idea for the film festival originated in Academic Film Programmer Rebecca Meyers’ “Art of Film Programming” class.

Students in the class organized the details of the festival and selected short films directed

by University students as well as students from the University of the Arts, Temple University, DeSales University, and Lycoming College.

For example, student filmmaker Colin Lind ‘15 contributed a submission about his study abroad experience in Chile.

“My Chile is an experience based film about the 3 months I

spent in Chile. My main goal was to attempt to visualize the feeling of being in a place you began to call home,” Lind said.

The funding for this project came from an allocated University fund for arts-related programming via the Association of the Arts and also from a fund that supports the campus use of screenings at the Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg.

“I wanted the class to culminate in a public event and screening, organized by the students; the process of viewing and selecting films made by other students in the state seemed like an exciting opportunity to learn about how a festival is put together, to see what other students are making, etc.,” Meyers said.

The event is free, open to the public, and several filmmakers will be in attendance. There will be a reception following the showing.

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Assistant Professor of Biology Elizabeth Marin recently discovered evidence that failing to provide a fruit fly with proper nutrition during development increases growth in brain structures, the structures that help the fly learn and remember food sources.

Marin and several other researchers from Suewei Lin’s group at the Janelia Farm Research Campus in Ashburn, Va. have been studying a brain structure in the fruit fly called the mushroom body for years. “[The mushroom body] consists of thousands of neurons that all work together in order to control olfactory associative memory, which allows the flies to associate particular odors with a bad stimulus, like electric shock in laboratory tests, or a positive stimulus, for example,

feeding them a sucrose reward,” Marin said.

Marin wanted to look at how nutrition affects the size and structure of the mushroom body, and she wanted to see how many neurons were made in order to test the plasticity of the structure.

For her experiment, Marin fed the fruit flies only sucrose water during their early larval development. This sucrose water starves the fruit flies of important nutrients, such as fats and proteins, that they get from normal food. Marin found that the larval tissues stopped developing, but the stem cells that make the mushroom body continued to divide despite the lack of adequate nourishment.

“We think that the [fruit flies] are cannibalizing the rest of the animal in order to keep making these particular types of cells,” Marin said.

Marin’s fellow researchers

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also investigated a second structure that is involved in olfaction, called the antenna lobe, which is similar to a human’s olfactory bulb. The researchers found no change in the number of neurons in the antenna lobe when the fruit flies were starved.

Unlike the mushroom body, the antenna lobe is very resistant to change. In their paper published in Current Biology, Marin and researchers hypothesized that the differences in plasticity between the mushroom body and the antenna lobe are linked to adaptation.

Marin chose this field of research based on her interest in genetics and development. Also, insects and fruit flies are relatively inexpensive and allow for fairly quick experiments. More importantly, fruit flies and humans share some genetic similarities.

“We share about 50 percent of our genes with fruit flies; we

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have more genes, but not that many more. Lots of genes that have been identified to be important in human disorders were originally found in fruit flies,” Marin said.

Through her research, Marin is able to educate students and give them the opportunity to participate in hands-on research.

“I’ve learned a lot about experiments and research with Professor Marin. I look forward to taking what I’ve learned into my summer project and adding to the knowledge we have on neurological development in the mushroom body,” Andreas Bub ’15 said.

“I can train the students to do everything, so they aren’t just assisting in a small way. They are actually doing the research and are able to create and analyze the data while they’re here, which is really great. That’s probably my favorite part of being at Bucknell,” Marin said.

fraternity and sorority presidents.

“BSG Constitution changes voted down by

• Jablon did not write the constitution or take

student body,” printed in the April 18, 2014

any significant part in its creation. Vice

edition of the The Bucknellian.

President of Operations Whitney Tatem

• The proposed constitution, which makes up

’15, along with BSG Representatives Clin-

the first five pages of the document, does not

ton Kittrell ’14 and Mitchell McBride ’17,

include any information about “the new Ap-

spearheaded this initiative.

propriations guidelines” or “classifications

• The Organization Review Board was estab-

for registered student organizations.” The

lished when the recognition and appropria-

student body was charged with voting only

tions guidelines were approved by congress

on the first five pages. All information was

in November 2013. Brianna Marshall ’15

included to increase transparency and place

previously reported on this in “BSG releases

the constitution into appropriate context.

new financial guidelines” on April 3, 2014.

• Richie Pisano ’15 did not send an email

• Pisano’s quote explains that the Executive

to Loren Jablon ’15 stating his reservation

Board’s “ ... decision was clearly influenced

about the new constitution. He sent it to the

by the results of the election.” However,

bsg@bucknell.edu email and addressed his

Jablon urged that this was not the case.

Net Impact Club shakes it up with Cycle-A-Smoothie Kerong Kelly News Editor

The Net Impact club hosted the “Cycle-a-Smoothie” event on April 18 outside of the Elaine Langone Center.

At the event, students were able to create a banana strawberry smoothie using the power produced from the bicycle powered blender.

The blender sat atop the back of the bicycle.

“We were very excited by the number of people who attended the event. Net Impact is definitely planning

on holding more creative sustainable events,” Grace Sweetser ’16, treasurer of the Net Impact club, said.

The free event was geared towards promoting sustainability both on campus and in the community. “[The event] was fun and a smart way to promote Net Impact and what they have to offer,” Associate Professor of Management Neil Boyd, advisor of Net Impact, said.

“Those smoothies were amazing! Who knew that bicycle power could be used to make something so delicious?” Lee Sun ’14 said.

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BSG alters election policy Breaking the Bubble

Bucknell Student Government (BSG) temporarily suspended their bylaws in order to postpone officer elections until the fall semester of 2014 due to logistical issues.

Typically, elections for the upcoming school year take place at the end of the spring semester.

Due to BSG’s recent focus on its new constitution, the elections for this year have been postponed.

The current BSG bylaws state that spring elections must take place on or before the last day of classes, and results must take place by the end of the academic year.

Elections for upperclassmen officers and representatives will now take place alongside first-year elections in the fall.

“Having a transparent and competitive election is important to BSG,” BSG President Loren Jablon ’15 said.

The release of the new constitution for student voting originally delayed elections, although BSG agreed to postpone them until next semester to ensure transparency and fairness.

Although the change is currently temporary, BSG is seeking to make the new election timeline permanent.

“It is our hope that this will become a permanent change, as BSG continues to progress and adapt to the current campus climate,” Jablon said.

The Vice President of Operations has the responsibility to “conduct all BSG general elections with the aid and oversight of the Internal Affairs Committee,” according to the BSG bylaws. “[I] would rather postpone elections than rush to have them done in a sloppy manner,” Vice President of Operations Whitney Tatem ’15 wrote in an email to Congress.

Van de Rijn is working with Becca Glynn ’15 on the Telomere Restriction Fragment assay, which helps determine the length of telomere, the protective caps on our chromosomes that decrease with age and stress. Tindle is working on an independent project involving a radioimmunoassay, an assay used to measure the amount of endogenous corticosterone in the blood/plasma. She is also working with GiOS (glucocorticoid-induced oxidative stress), which is brought on by certain steroid hormones that damages cells and accelerates

aging. Ferry is working with Haussmann to extract human cord blood samples and run a time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) assay to measure telomere lengths and predict whether a stressful prenatal environment will negatively impact the baby.

Kelsey Fletcher ’14 and Vince Fasanello ’14 are currently writing about their research over the years in hopes of becoming published, as Treidel and Whitley have been.

“This is my first year working in Dr. Haussmann’s lab and it has been a wonder-

ful and challenging experience. I have learned so much about the aging process, stress physiology, and basic lab techniques. Being a part of Dr. Haussmann’s lab has taught me how to think critically about science and about how to conduct and discuss scientific research,” Ferry said.

“Dr. Haussmann encourages his students to have a handson role in his research. It is incredible to be a part of research that is so truly groundbreaking. His work really has the potential to make a significant impact on the world of aging biology.”

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ing student at the University of Pennsylvania, captain of the Penn Electric Racing team, and a sousaphonist in the Penn Band. On March 31, 2013, Oliver passed away in a rock climbing accident while abroad.

“After he passed, I noticed friends from throughout his life began posting on his Facebook wall, expressing their heartfelt appreciation and reminiscing on their positive memories of Oliver. Inspired, my friend Alec and I decided to perform a little social experiment. We bought a box, a pen, and a pack of sticky notes, and then left our newly created ‘compliment box’ on a table outside our campus house. Within hours, the box was overflowing with anonymously written compliments,” Kevitch said.

Since then, Kevitch took his idea to the Kairos Society Global Summit in New York, to which he was invited to share his concept in February 2013.

The Bucknell School of Management and University alumni helped provide transportation to the summit. While there, Kevitch was introduced to JA Arce, one of the developers on Kevitch’s team.

“He loved my idea, and put me in touch with an iOS developer who would later go on to code the back-end of Brighten. I wrote up the original specifications for the Brighten app and also designed the wireframes while on the 18-hour plane ride back to Africa (from NYC),” Kevitch said.

Kevitch turned to his University studies for further inspiration when designing Brighten.

“While at Bucknell, I took Social Psychology with Profes-

sor [T. Joel] Wade and learned a ton about social norms. I had both social psychology and positive psychology in mind when designing Brighten. A University of Wisconsin-Madison study recently concluded that positivity or negativity within a community is the result of social norms. One of the most important controls of our behavior is the established norms within any given community. For the most part, we act consistently with the intended culture, and Brighten was built to serve as a positive culture,” Kevitch said.

Kevitch, along with the support of 2012 Boston College graduate Matt Misbin (COO), raised a seed round investment from LMN Ventures in New York City. Corinne Nevinny was Brighten’s first investor, pledging money to the development of the application.

In the future, Kevitch hopes that people worldwide will use the application to benefit others.

Kevitch and his team have also completed a new prototype version of Brighten as an HR platform for companies to process, allowing co-workers to give positive feedback to one another.

Currently, Kevitch and his team are in the process of developing new features for the application.

Various tech blogs, Uloop, and a writer from The Huffington Post have already reached out to Kevitch, expressing interest in spreading the word about Brighten. Kevitch hopes to work with these outlets and other media sources to foster positivity worldwide through Brighten.

“We want to make it ‘cool’ to be positive,” Kevitch said.

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International

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Colombian Nobel laureate and 20th century literary giant, died of lymphatic cancer on April 17. (New York Times)

Last week, a South Korean ferry sank. The majority of the passengers were high school students.

The death toll topped 150 on April 21. (AP)

Nepalese Sherpa guides demanded more compensation for the families of the 13 Sherpas that were killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest on April 18. (BBC)

In an effort to prevent occurrences such as the mass knifing in southwestern city of Kunming, police officers in Shanghai started to carry guns for the first time in six decades. (AP)

Rival Palestinian groups, Fatah and Hamas, announced a reconciliation deal on April 23. (BBC)

National

Fifty-foot deep sinkhole reopens in a Florida neighborhood between two houses. (CNN) Supreme Court upholds a Michigan constitutional amendment, which bans affirmative action in admissions to state public universities. (New York Times)

President Barack Obama visits residents of Oso, Washington one month after deathly landslide struck the town. (New York Times) Authorities have charged two Pennsylvania men with widespread drug distribution in wealthy Philadelphia suburbs. (CNN)

Professor Haussmann and student researchers discover effects of prenatal testosterone Maja Ostijic

Contributing Writer

Associate Professor of Biology Mark Haussmann worked with Assistant Professor of Biology Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks and several undergraduate students to publish the first academic paper that demonstrates the negative effects of prenatal testosterone exposure on DNA repair mechanisms.

Within the last 10 to 20 years, aging biology, specifically stress biology, has become a popular field of interest. Haussmann and two

of his previous students, Lisa Treidel ’12 (now at University of Illinois) and Brittany Whitley ’12 (now at University of Washington) are co-authors of a paper that appeared on the University’s website for the month of April. The paper was featured in the Royal Society Journal, a biological research journal.

“The work was a true collaboration with two undergraduates in my laboratory. We sat down and came up with the idea together and then they implemented the research protocol, did the lab work, and helped me do

analysis and write the paper,” Haussmann said.

In his lab, Haussmann emphasizes teamwork and and emphasis on the importance of undergraduate research.

“I think this is one of the things that makes Bucknell special. If the students are willing to invest the time and work really hard they can be involved in all phases of scientific research,” Haussmann said.

This year, Haussmann included three new members in his lab: Jeremy van de Rijn ’15, Kailey Tindle ’15 and Mackenzie Ferry ’14.

Environmental Center celebrates Earth Day with garden party

Margret Ekblom Writer

The Environmental Center hosted Music in the Garden in honor of Earth Day on April 22. The event overlooked the garden and river stream in the backyard of the center. There were signs with pictures of the different plants that are present throughout campus. Due to the brutal winter that the University has

experienced this year, some of the plants are still in the process of growing.

A spread of food was also provided for those that attended, which included cookies, fruit, natural chips and pretzels, and cheesecake bites. The food displayed was matched with a quote from a classic novel. “The Hobbit” was represented with scones, daisy thumb print cookies were inspired by “The Great

Gatsby,” and Emily Dickinson’s coconut cake recipe was decorated with petal flowers.

“I was welcomed by warm smiles, lavender lemonade, and scones. I enjoyed the coffee shop-like experience, it was a great day to spend Earth Day,” Helen Vu ’16 said.

After the guests enjoyed their treats they went outside for performances from Beyond Unison and the Offbeats.

Bucknell student develops iTunes app

Editor-in-chief

A University student and member of the men’s football team, Austin Kevitch ’14, has turned his passion for scholarship and athletics into a passion for entrepreneurship.

In December, Kevitch launched the application Brighten in the iTunes app store. Brighten, a social app with a positive culture, allows users to post anonymous compliments, inside jokes, or anything to “brighten” someone’s day.

“Apps like YikYak and Secret are pretty much just location-based anonymous message boards. They require practically zero identification verification when signing up, and that can be fun for engagement but also really dangerous. Sometimes it’s positive, and sometimes it can also be really, really bad. Out of all these anonymous social apps, Brighten is the only one with user profiles. Another differentiator is that Brighten is a follower/following based system, so you’re seeing posts from your friends.

YikYak and Secret display posts from anyone, including people you don’t know, pretty much enabling an open forum. [With Brighten,] you can post anonymous compliments, inside jokes, or even ask your friends anonymous questions, but the main intention is to make someone’s day,” Kevitch said.

Kevitch became inspired to invent Brighten during his study abroad trip to Cape Town, South Africa in the spring of 2013. In January 2013, Kevitch met Oliver Pacchiana, then an engineer-

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2013-2014 Peo Student of the Year

Oompa Williams

Professor of

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Kerong Kelly News Editor

Lakiyra “Oompa” Williams, an active member of community and proponent of social change, has impacted student life in so many ways.

Throughout her college career, Oompa has worked closely with the LGBT Office, was a former academic ambassador, and worked closely with the Black Student Union, to name a few of her many accomplishments.

KK: How are you involved on campus?

OW: I work in the LGBT Office, the Office of Communications, and Performance Services. I am a former academic ambassador, and I work closely with the Black Student Union.

KK: You raised an excellent point at last year’s Campus Climate event. After your four years, how is the University doing on issues of diversity?

OW: From the get-go, the conversation [Campus Climate] automatically was not a conversation that I was a part of and not just me as one identity, but me as multiple identities or noticing that other people don’t have their perspectives up there. The conversation really turned into what the conversation on the campus climate usually turns into—which is Greek/non-Greek or religion/ non-religion, that kind of thing.

While I do respect those things and while I think those are important perspectives, given their value on this campus, I think that thinking about how I live on a daily basis and how

that experience is shared with a whole group of people who are not represented, I thought that that needed to happen. I don’t think that whoever made the panel was intentionally thinking, “We’re just going to have these certain people here.”

KK: Now, looking back at your college experiences, what changes would you have made?

OW: I like to think I branched out—I have friends in groups that I would never had expected to have. But I think something I would have done is to spend less time angry at what Bucknell isn’t and spend more time appreciating what Bucknell is because for whatever reason, Bucknell gets a lot of great people. There are amazing people here and I wish I had taken advantage of that instead of being angry at the time. I would have spent more time learning about subcultures on campus.

KK: How did you adopt the name ‘Oompa?’

I’ve always been short and chunky, but I was really good at basketball growing up. So you have to earn your street ball name in Boston so I used to play in Washington Park and the older guys were up there playing ball and whatever they call you, that’s your name. So they would say, “Pass the ball to the oompa loompa, come on oompa loompa.” It was never offensive, it was never like “Oh my god, I’m short and chunky.”

It was not like I didn’t know that. It’s been like that since I was 12 years old, something like that.What are you doing

after Bucknell?

OW: I actually have a job!

I’m employed! There’s an education nonprofit called Breakthrough Collaborative, and there’s a new site in Boston and I’m the Managing Director of Student Services there. I’m going to be there for a few years and then I plan on moving to Atlanta.

KK: If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

OW: Personable, reflective, and carefree.

KK: What do you want to leave at Bucknell?

OW: When I leave Bucknell, I just want to say that, if nobody had their back, I had their back. Or if they didn’t have a voice, then I had a little bit of their voice when I spoke. I just want people to have one good story with me. There’s one girl who doesn’t know me and said, “My freshman year, you made my day,” just because I walked up to her and said “You’re beautiful.” She remembered me for that. I just want people to be able to say that “Oompa is a good person. A genuinely good person. Here’s how I know. Story. Boom.” I don’t care about much other than that.

KK: What was your favorite experience at Bucknell?

OW: It was my freshman year, and I had to leave and it was really hard for me, a lot of family passed away, and things changed in my life. It was a really rough semester. I came back and I remember walking through Seventh Street House and like there’s streamers up

on the walls and I’m like, “Oh, BASA must have had a party, they’re red black and green.”

And I said, “Who’s having a party?” and my friend Alex says to me, “You are.” Everybody. Everybody packed into the Seventh Street House for my surprise birthday party. All of Posse, all of my Arts Res. [Residential College] people, friends from everywhere— Greek, non-Greek, freshmen, seniors–all there to wish me a happy birthday. It was also a “We know what you’re going through, we got your back.”

That was an experience I will never forget. What was an experience that inspired me to make other people feel that way. That was such a big part of me feeling at home as much as I could at Bucknell. Wait no. Also, the other day, seeing how many people who didn’t know Ella or some people didn’t know me but they knew Ella, and it was just dope to think that I didn’t know what I was doing and in a couple hours, I needed people to help keep her here and how we’re really going to alleviate this problem. I went on Facebook and talked to a few people who asked questions. They shared it. All I know is that outside Dean [of Students Susan] Lantz’s office, there were 100 some people. That, to me, is a sign that I’m doing something right. There were people there off the strength of knowing me, or off the strength of knowing Ella and not knowing me and they learned about the problem later. They showed up and it made me feel really empowered to see that.

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Dr. Eric Fa

Editor-in-chief

Eric Faden, associate professor of English and Film/Media Studies, came to the University in August 2000 and has been the driving force behind the Film/ Media Studies program. Since then, Faden has worked to establish a relationship with the Campus Theatre by starting the non-profit organization that currently operates the theatre in conjunction with the University.

He also influenced the 2001 and 2005 renovations of the Campus Theatre. Academically, Faden spearheaded the creation of the Film/Media concentration within the English major with his colleagues in the English department. Additionally, Faden has taught and currently teaches a number of film and media classes. In Faden’s Film/Video Production Clinic, students get a real-world experience creating videos for local non-profit organizations. Students are involved in every part of the filmmaking process. From client selection to pre- and post-production, Faden teaches students all the skills to make professional videos. In our world where images, media, and technology dominate, Faden aims to provide students with meaningful experiences that will set them apart and benefit them beyond their years at the University.

JL: When did you first become interested in film/media studies?

EF: I teach in a strange field in that there are very few people who hate movies. I really became academically interested when I

did a lot of work on intellectual property law and media law, and it kind of grew out of there. Then I ended up getting my Master’s and PhD in Film Studies.

JL: Why did you decide to become a professor?

EF: I like teaching. For me, what makes movies and media really, really interesting is that it’s something that’s very pervasive throughout our culture. We all see movies and we all understand what movies are kind of doing, but very few people really realize the mechanics of how a film is making meaning. I was interested in that, and I enjoyed researching and teaching about that.

JL: What has been your experience establishing the film/ media program at the University?

EF: A very long haul. It’s been an overwhelming amount of work, and it’s not necessarily something that I’m prone to in terms of talent. It’s something that really requires effort on my part. I’ve really appreciated the enthusiasm of students; that helps keep me going. It’s a lot of coordination in trying to build student interest and trying to build resources at the same time, as well as expanding faculty to keep up with [the program]. So it’s a lot of work that doesn’t come naturally to me.

JL: Why did you decide to grow the program?

EF: It was something that I was very, very interested in. Obviously, one always wants the discipline that you’re working in to grow rather than fail. At Bucknell, it was a situation where I was one of the first specialists brought in, and so it–for better or

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about your job? What is your biggest challenge?

EF: What I love most is that I more or less get to engage with something I’m deeply interested in every single day, which is awesome. Bucknell has been a tremendously supportive place, especially in terms of resources.

I don’t want to create the impression that the University has been unsupportive or unresponsive.

It just takes a long time to build things. There’s just no other place in the U.S. where you can watch films as part of your normal classroom experience, on 35 mm film, in an art deco movie palace. It’s amazing. The facilities we have in the studio are incredible. Realistically, most students will be taking a step backwards when they get into the real world in terms of the access to this equipment and software if they want to be filmmakers. That’s been a huge pleasure of my job is the resources and the support that we’ve had. The challenge is that everything’s always a moving target. We had no major, and then we had a concentration that a few people were interested in, then suddenly we have around 27 majors which is great. But that requires the re-deployment of all sorts of other resources: we need more faculty, we need more staff, etc. The moment that one thing is supported and grown, it creates all sorts of other fires that you have to put out elsewhere. It’s a great example of ‘be careful what you wish for.’ It’s always a challenge. My ultimate hope is to pass the baton so that other folks can run with [this program] and grow it even beyond what I’ve imagined.

Lauren Boone and Doug Hendry

Shelby Romine

Managing Editor and Assistant Sports Editor

Not many basketball players can lead their team to its best Patriot League record since 2007. But Shelby Romine ’14 isn’t just any basketball player. A three-year co-captain, her leadership on the women’s basketball team has helped the ladies reclaim a tenacity that the team hasn’t seen in nearly a decade. In the process, she has engraved her name in the Women’s Basketball record books on many occasions.

Her 15.1 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, and 4.3 assists per game in 30 total games this season have helped her earn a spot on the All-Patriot League First Team. In addition to her on-court success, she was also selected to the Academic AllPatriot League team, earning a spot on the Dean’s List six total times thus far. For her effort on and off the court, Shelby has been voted as our Bison Athlete of the Year, and we were able to talk to her to discover her thoughts regarding the past four years as a member of the women’s basketball team.

LB, DH: What has been the best moment for you this past season and your entire career?

SR: This past season, my favorite moment was Senior Night. Although we lost, it was really incredible to see how much support [I have], not just from my family but also my teammates. [They] made this book for me–my teammates and coaches–and it was the most meaningful gift I’ve ever gotten. They [each] wrote a handwritten letter just talking about my influence off the basketball court. I think that’s what you remember more. You can look back on the records and the stats, but my friendships with these girls are, I think, what I will remember forever.

LB, DH: What was it like working with your teammates on and off the court, some of whom you’ve known for the past three years?

SR: It was great. I was lucky because we all are friends outside of the court, and

that’s just really rare that the people you spend so much time with on the court are the people you want to hang out with on the weekends too. I think that contributed to a lot of our success as well. Some of the people that I’ve been playing with forever, it was great to see those people develop, but it’s also nice to see these new freshmen come in. You get a chance to make an influence on them too because you are older. They look up to you, and you can especially have an impact on them. I ended up falling in love with that aspect of basketball, and that’s kind of why I want to coach now.

LB, DH: What did you think about the team’s ability to come back from behind in so many games throughout the year?

SR: I think that we worked so hard in the preseason and in the summer that it gave us the confidence so that when we were down we weren’t going to roll over.

I think that comes with anything. If you practice it and you work hard, you don’t lose your self-esteem or your confidence when things aren’t going well. We just kept a level head. I was really proud of [the younger girls]. For them not to lose composure ... that’s not usually common in freshmen.

LB, DH: What was it like being the only senior on the team?

SR: At first, if I’m being completely honest, I was so nervous about it this summer. I’m kind of quiet, so I didn’t know if I could lead them or I had no idea what to expect because I’ve always been the younger one with girls to look up to, not necessarily people looking up to me. But they made it easy for me. They were so receptive, worked extremely hard, [and were very] talented. I would love to take all the credit and call myself an awesome leader, but they really did make it easy for me.

LB, DH: What are your plans for after graduation?

SR: I’m in search of a graduate assis-

tant position, which would allow me to get my master’s and help with the women’s basketball team for a program. I’ve applied to places and waiting to hear back; so nothing is set in stone yet, but this year kind of showed me that there were better parts to the game or more important parts than just ‘Oh, I had a good game’ or ‘We won.’ It’s like I could actually impact someone’s life from this.

LB, DH: What inspired you to pursue coaching basketball after graduation?

SR: I hadn’t really considered coaching until this year, and I think a lot of it has to do with the younger girls. Seeing them look up to me was a really, really cool feeling ... I try to be there for [the younger girls] because I had upperclassmen that were there for me. Especially since freshman year can be hard adjusting, not only to college which is hard enough in itself, but adjusting to being a student-athlete, which is tough.

LB, DH: What was the most rewarding aspect of being a student-athlete, specifically at the University?

SR: Just being able to impact other people, not just teammates. I think that basketball gave me an opportunity to get close to people I wouldn’t necessarily have had a relationship with. Like little kids at camp coming up and asking for your autograph, it’s the coolest thing in the world. Just to have somebody else tell you ‘I wanna be like so and so.’ It’s definitely rewarding. Now that I’m finished, it’s definitely an accomplishment because it’s not easy to be a student-athlete. There are days when you’re like, ‘How am I going to do this?’

LB, DH: What the most memorable win?

SR: The Army win was one for the books. We were up the whole game, but they came back to take the lead with four seconds left and that ridiculous shot went in. But we had a lot of comeback games this year that were memorable ... The

Photo by Sarah Shehadi

buzzer-beater week this year was crazy.

I’ve never been a part of a buzzer beater, ever. And I was a part of four of them in one week! It was nuts.

LB, DH: What are some of the greatest learning experiences or lessons from the past four years?

SR: Sometimes [it’s okay to] slow down and enjoy [basketball]. Things can get so crazy, you don’t always realize how awesome the memories are. We had a tough stretch my sophomore year where we were losing a bunch of games, [got] new coaching staff, [and] just a lot of things going on. You get so caught up in the process that you don’t realize ‘You know, I’m 19 years old, and I’m in college, it’s not the end of the world if we lose a game, and it’s okay to not be perfect.’ I look back sometimes, and I wish sometimes I would relax. It’s so stressful. I just wish I would have had more time to just enjoy it. It’s hard when you care so much about something and then when it doesn’t go well, it seems like the end of the world.

But when you take a step back, you realize you got a lot to be thankful for.

LB, DH: What do you think made you so successful?

SR: I’ve had a lot of support that I wouldn’t be where I am today without.

My family has been incredible. My dad would shoot hoops with me every day.

My parents and grandparents would come to every game. I’ve also had coaches that have really changed my life and helped me through a lot. It’s not easy to be a student-athlete and, of course, it takes a lot of hard work and effort. But everyone works hard. To really make you successful, you have to have a good support system, and I definitely have that.

LB, DH: Did you always want to play college basketball? Why? SR: I always wanted to play basketball. I’ve been playing basketball forever (since second grade). I was a sports junkie all the way growing up, but I knew that I wanted to play ball.

Opinions

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April 25, 2014

Editorial: A place unlike any other Here at The Bucknellian, our job is to stay in the know. We keep up with campus news, chase after campus sports updates, review the campus events, and seek the latest opinions from student writers. Following news at a liberal arts institution has its highs and lows; but on a campus as small and close-knit as ours, news certainly travels fast.

This semester, we as a student body have ex-

perienced many University changes. We have adopted a new University Diversity Plan; added a few new stops to our Downtown Shuttle system; hosted a variety of speakers, advocates, poets; discovered new scientific findings from cutting-edge research in our labs; started a few “firstevers,” including Student Philanthropy Week and a Student Film Festival; and much more. With a

semester of many positive firsts, we also experienced some important lows. We saw an increase in campus theft; lost a member of our men’s lacrosse team; denied changes to our Student Government constitution; and discovered hazing on the men’s lacrosse team, to name a few.

This semester especially, student life seemed to be dominated by social media. Between

Facebook posts, Tweets, YikYaks, and Instagrams, students at the University used the world-wide web to communicate with one another. Whether good our bad, what was posted then became permanent for all to see. While social media certainly fostered miscommunications between individuals or created low points for some students, the popular Bucknell Compliments highlighted the

personalities and actions of our peers each and every day.

Bucknell is a place unlike any other. As students, we’re constantly creating, working, improving, destroying, enjoying, communicating, and fighting for what we believe in. We make decisions-perhaps sometimes prematurely, perhaps sometimes without knowing what may come nextbut our community offers

support and guidance to help us walk proudly through the Christy Mathewson gates. For some of us, that moment is right around the coner; for others, we still have many semesters to go.

No matter where we’re headed, we know that at Bucknell, we ride the highs and lows together.

And this, faithful readers, is what it means to truly belong to a campus community.

Seamus Dowdell

sion of the SecondAmendment (the amendment that claims the “right of the people to keep and bear arms”) by five important words. In my opinion, moderate gun control could lead to the reduction and deterrence of general crime. Through the use of universal background checks, distributors could provide a safeguard against those who wish to purchase weapons for bad intent. Although the system is clearly not without its flaws, background checks at the minimum foster the acknowledgement that guns are indeed lethal weapons that require a degree of control.

First, it is important to understand the Second Amendment for what it says literally.

The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that “a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The original intent of the amendment was to put the power in the people, in order to fight off tyrannies such as the British Empire during the American Revolution.

In the initial fragile state of the new American democracy, this amendment was seen as integral to preserving such a

new system. Furthermore, it served as a vanguard against the new American government if it were to attempt to override democracy or the rights of the people, a cause central to the Constitution.

The applicability of the amendment in the past was perfectly justified. However, the notion that the amendment has effectively expired in modern application has raised certain organizations and government officials to call for the control of guns and arms. The issues peaked in the wake of the successive assassinations. This led to the passage of the Gun Con-

trol Act of 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, which sought to primarily regulate interstate commerce of firearms.

A simultaneous initiative for gun control and wake-up call for gun advocates, this piece of legislature can be referred to as the beginning of the legislative battle we continue to see play out today.

Relating back to the controversy of today, Stevens has put an interesting spin on the topic of gun control. He proposes an extension of the Second Amendment to actively limit the “right to bear arms” to the military, in the following

way: “a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, when serving in the militia, shall not be infringed (note italics). Although this addition would be seen as a clear victory for anti-gun activists and organizations, its probability of occurring is rather low. The most current Supreme Court case regarding gun laws was McDonald vs. Chicago, in which the right to bear arms was upheld by the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment and therefore applied at the state level.

Gun control-- up in arms Contributing Writer

The issue of gun rights in America has been a hot-bed for political controversy for years.

Dating back to the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., legislative battle between pro-gun organizations, such as the NRA, and anti-gun organizations have engaged in a legislative tug-ofwar to promote their respective causes. In the latest of the controversies is the argument made by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, in which he calls for the exten-

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: In response to Gillian Feehan’s [’15] April 11 article, “Email hoax spurs security concerns,” please know that the University takes the security of our network and systems very seriously. Within hours of the campus community receiving the first spoofed message, Bucknell’s system administrators had put into place additional security measures to try to prevent other spoofed messages from getting through.

Those actions were initially successful; over the next few days numerous additional attempts to send spoofed messages were stopped.

However, as the second spoofing incident this week

demonstrates, it is difficult to foil every spoofing attack. In fact, it is well understood that the current state of the Internet’s email technology makes it impossible to categorically identify every message as either legitimate or not in all cases.

In her article, Ms. Feehan also states that the University has “yet to comment on the issue to the student body.”

Just over 30 minutes after the first spoofed email was sent, President [John] Bravman sent a note to the entire campus, promising quick and effective action to prevent future spoofed emails, a promise on which the University has, as we now know despite best ef-

forts, only partially delivered.

In addition, President Bravman’s follow-up message regarding the April 15 incident made it quite clear that any student found to have participated in a spoofing activity will be subject to suspension or expulsion from the University.

Should Ms. Feehan or any other member of the campus community have questions about online security or our continued efforts to maintain the integrity of our infrastructure, they are encouraged to contact me directly at ejsmith@bucknell.edu.

Thank you.

Eric Smith, Chief Information Security Officer, Bucknell University

Dear Editor: In response to an article written about the newly launched Diversity Plan, we, the students of History 299: Radical Democracy, would like to bring attention to a recent initiative to diversify our Bucknell experience.

Earlier this semester, we decided to take it upon ourselves to institute our own democratic classroom. We realized that the traditional model of the classroom is based on a system that does not allow students to have any significant input in their learning. We felt the need to reclaim ownership of our education and we knew that we needed to do this sooner rather than later.

We understand that students may think that a democratic classroom would be ineffective and that nothing would ever get accomplished. But

our class rejects this notion.

Because we control our classroom, we are able to decide what we want to learn and how we want to conduct ourselves.

We have all become more engaged in class, and this has enabled us to have more in-depth and complex conversations without needing a professor to monopolize the discussions.

After taking control of our classroom, we gained a newfound sense of pride in our education, and as a result, we began to put forth extra effort into our studies. Obviously there have been some roadblocks along the way, but by overcoming those challenges we have learned to think more critically and have grown as individuals. After all, isn’t the mission of the University to educate “men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership charac-

terized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination?”

We believe that all classrooms on this campus should work to incorporate a more democratic structure. A democratic classroom requires the participation of all members, and this will motivate all students to come to class prepared and partake in class discussion which ultimately promotes an all inclusive academic environment.

We challenge the notion that learning can only exist within the confines of a traditional classroom setting. We ask you to seriously consider the benefits of a democratic classroom and encourage you to implement our democratic strategies in your classroom.

Sincerely, The Students of Radical Democracy

To the Editor: In light of recent events, I am extremely disheartened by misguided attempts to block an initiative that would really benefit Bucknell students. It is sad to see members of Bucknell Student Government (BSG) Congress feel threatened and attacked by their own peers after putting in hundreds of hours of work to better our university. It is additionally a shame that BSG will not move forward with the proposed changes due to what I consider unethical behavior by several individu-

als and misinformation. The new constitution is not about exerting power or silencing the student body. It is also not about funding. In fact, the proposed constitution is about making BSG a more democratic institution. It is about clarifying contradictory language to avoid future discrepancies in voting. It is about increasing transparency. It is about restructuring BSG to better serve its constituents.

It is about putting power back into the hands of students. It is about letting voices be heard that might not have had the

chance in the past. Most importantly, it is about creating a new era of student involvement at the University and a stronger community. If there is anything positive to be learned from this incident, it is that Bucknellians are capable of coming together and making a difference. Next time, I urge you, my fellow peers, to rally around a cause that is both positive and constructive. We are better than this.

Sincerely, Loren Jablon ’15, Bucknell Student Government President

Dear Editor: Over the past two weeks, many misconceptions and misguided rumors have been spread about BSG’s policies and involvement on campus.

Some of these issues are related to processes in which BSG is routinely a part of, but others are a consequence of misinformation in the media. Much of the campus discussion culminated in personal attacks of character, sweeping generalizations about the student government, the deliberate spreading of false information, and most deplorably, the sexual and psychological harassment of leaders on campus who devote their time to the betterment of our University.

We write this letter to inform a very deserving group of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents about the true facts at hand.

Who We Are We are your elected representatives. We were elected by our peers to make decisions on behalf of the student body to strengthen our community and better our Bucknell experience. As a group, we represent a wide range of class years, races, cultures, and attitudes. Despite being a more heterogeneous conglomeration of individuals, we also--perhaps overwhelmingly--represent the Greek community. To assume that BSG does not support or represent the best interest of the Greek community is simply a fallacy.

As student representatives, we are elected to voice the opinions of all students, both Greek and non-Greek.

Our Turn: The Proposed BSG Constitution We sincerely appreciate and empathize with the student body’s passion for wanting to have a voice on campus. However, we were disheartened by our peers’ misunderstanding of our organization’s intentions. As the BSG Constitution has not been significantly amended for over 15 years, we hoped to update the document to better serve our constituents.

Please allow us to clarify several misconceptions: First and foremost, the proposed constitution aims to make BSG a more democratic institution. In our current system, students are elected into four class congresses and organized

into internal committees that focus on campus issues such as diversity, academics, community, student life, and public relations.

The proposed system calls for students to elect twothirds of congress to class congresses and one-third directly to committees. This change would allow students to work on issues of which they feel most passionate, as well as enable the student body to elect representatives it thinks would best serve in each role. The aim is to increase passion within the organization, as well as transparency for how each committee is structured.

Second, the proposed constitution works to eliminate several inconsistencies that developed after years of amending the bylaws without the constitution.

These centered on clarifying how vacancies would be filled (encouraging elections rather than appointments), how committee chairs are decided (through congressional vote rather than executive appointment), and outlining our core values.

Third, the proposed constitution has very little–if anything–to do with student organization recognition and funding. Revised Recognition and Appropriations policies were adopted by a vote of congress in November 2013 to emphasize fiscal responsibility and increase the reach of Student Activity Fee dollars. While the constitution aims to restructure the student makeup of the Student Organization Review Board, a newly created committee that serves as a check on the Appropriations Committee, the proposed language takes power away from the Vice President of Operations. It places this power into the hands of students to elect deserving representatives directly to the committee. Ironically, the student body dismissed this increase in democracy.

Fourth, the constitution does not seek to restrict membership. It is important to realize that BSG remains one of the few truly elected organizations on campus.

BSG’s bylaws currently require all Executive President candidates to have served at least two semesters on BSG before seeking election.

The revised constitution

proposes a one-semester requirement. We feel strongly that this is a great compromise. As in most organizations, we see the president as the head orchestrator of all congressional activities. His or her ability to run effective meetings, enact change, and maintain organization within congress is dependent on his or her understanding of how the organization is run and structured. Without previous experience, an even steeper learning curve would be needed after each presidential change. This would ultimately set back the productivity of the organization, hampering the ability of BSG representatives to move forward with initiatives that better our constituents’ experience at Bucknell. In the end, a vice president has equal ability to enact change and to provide leadership and experience to the student body. This is evidenced by a long history of vice presidents who had no previous experience with BSG, yet served as excellent members on the Executive Board. We hope to continue this trend.

Future Challenges and Opportunities We can assure you that we work hard to voice your concerns. We additionally encourage input from the student body through open congressional meetings every Sunday at 4 p.m. in the ELC Forum, suggestion boxes, open forums, and weekly office hours with the Executive Board. Despite consistent encouragement for an open dialogue between the student body and the student government, we receive very little discussion. Unfortunately, it is only through recent criticism and personal attacks that we have received any feedback.

Much of this language is unproductive, perpetuating hate and ignorance rather than thoughtful discussion and diplomacy. It is our aim to continue to listen to the student voice, increase our ability to represent our constituents, and work towards creating a better Bucknell.

BSG will continue to adapt and change, promoting progress and inclusion.

Sincerely, Your Elected Representatives of Bucknell Student Government

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April 25, 2014

Friendsy and Tinder: new-age dating Collette Brottman Contributing Writer

There are different ways to approach the popular networking sites Tinder and Friendsy.

The first is to “play,” which is how my friends and I use the app and website. Tinder allows you to be matched with students who don’t go to the University, and when I originally downloaded the app in December of 2012, it was mostly local Lewisburg residents and Lewisburg High School kids—so it was harmless fun. My first-year hall would “like” every person we saw, and we’d try to have the most bizarre conversations with our unknown matches.

However, with Friendsy, there is a fear that if you are honest about your desire to date or hookup with someone, you will

get the match and have to see them later on campus.

We go to a University where, for the most part, serious relationships are hard to come by. Friendsy in particular allows students to hide behind their computers and admit a crush, but it is also holds students accountable to romantic feelings.

On Friendsy, the chance of matching “date” or “hookup” with someone I do not know is simply terrifying. Although it would be flattering to hear that “he may be interested in me,” I have spent enough time learning to mask true romantic emotion at the University to know better than to let myself be that vulnerable.

Tinder, on the other hand, can be played with complete strangers, so the fear of run-

ning into them in the Bison 30 seconds after the match is less possible. But then the whole “stranger danger” issue comes into play. Maybe it is just the way I was brought up, but I would never meet up with my Tinder match, nor give them my cellphone number or any other personal information.

Tinder “likes” and “passes” are determined on physical appearance, whereas Friendsy clicks can be fueled by the gossip and heresay that exists at a small university like ours.

If we put aside our emotional insecurities, Friendsy would be the safest, most successful way to foster new relationships on campus. Until we allow ourselves to come to terms with our vulnerabilities, these apps will remain a superficial game to most.

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Are America’s wealth differences the new “Jim Crow”?

Tom Bonan Senior Writer

Last week, I wrote an article denouncing the Supreme Court’s removal of yet another campaign finance law, and given the importance of the case I decided I would write follow-up article given new evidence on the impact of the case.

These campaign finance cases are shifting the political playing field in favor of the wealthiest Americans.

This point has been reiterated throughout the various forms of media coverage regarding these decisions, but what may not be as evident is the truly small elite that this particular case is affecting.

The case removed a limit for total amount of donations that can be given to candidates by individuals in a given election cycle–just over $120,000 in total. According to a report released by Public Campaign (a non-profit focusing on the area of campaign finance) just 1,219 people hit the total contribution limit in 2012. There

has been a significant amount of media coverage attacking the “1 percent” in this country, but this number represents a paltry 0.00039 percent of the country–an incredibly tiny elite.

Not only does this number comprise an incredibly small number of voters, this group is nowhere near indicative of the United States on a macro level. The same report stated “47.6 percent of these voters live in the richest one percent of neighborhoods” and “80.5 percent live in the richest 10 percent of neighborhoods.” Only 25.7 percent of this 1,219-person group were women, and of those 304 people on the list, there was spouse reciprocation, meaning that many people were probably using their spouses as a means of getting around the existing limit.

When you factor in race, the numbers become even more jarring. Currently, one in six Americans lives in a neighborhood that is predominately Black or Hispanic, but less than one in 50 of these elite donors do. The median elite

donor lives in a neighborhood where Blacks comprise just 1.4 percent of the population.

These numbers are incredibly astonishing, especially given that Chief Justice John Roberts, in his majority opinion, equates the act of giving money to political campaigns as having a democratic voice. There has been little to no attempt to even disguise what is going on here.

Top donors in this country–and thus the ones with the greatest amount of “speech”– are disproportionally white, male, and wealthy. By overturning campaign finance laws such as the one we saw discarded last week, the Supreme Court is not only upholding existing power structures, but actually endorsing the status quo (and possibly something that could be even more skewed along gender and race lines) as a model system of government.

Controlling the ballot box has been a political tool used by many, starting as early as before the Civil War, and we seem to be entering upon an era of the new Jim Crow.

sponsible for such historically significant achievements as the Industrial Revolution, the British Empire, and the modern world, more broadly. Even now, Great Britain—as a part of the larger United Kingdom—still wields tremendous influence on the world stage.

The full independence of Scotland from Britain would undermine what could arguably be described as the most successful political partnership in the world. It hurts Scotland by removing it from the source of its prestige and global power. It forces Scotland into a position where it could potentially have to renegotiate its standing in organizations such as NATO and the UN. It puts Scotland’s continued use of the pound sterling (a strong currency that is performing well at the moment, especially compared to the dollar and the Euro) in jeopardy, and the remainder of the UK would almost definitely see a downgrade in its credit rating. Scotland gains little from independence other than perhaps a transcendent and ephemeral sense of national pride, but it stands to lose so much. I have a hard

time viewing this as a prudent course of action.

However, it is not just from economic and geopolitical analysis that I oppose the issue. I was born in London, in a hospital right across from the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament. Britain is in my bones, and the thought of the end of the Kingdom of Britain as an entity is a knife in my identity as a Brit—the same way that the dissolution of the United States would wreak havoc on my identity as an American.

At the end of the day, this is perhaps the most poignant argument I can put forth.

The idea of being British is a concept that transcends the bounds of mere Scottishness or mere English-ness.

Scotland and England share a bond that dates back centuries. To support Scottish independence is to support the weakening of historical and cultural ties that have far more meaning than any one individual can hope to comprehend. Those who support Scottish independence know not what they do. The rest of us should aspire to be wiser than that.

Scotland on the brink of secession?

Justin Marinelli Staff Writer

Despite my great love for the ideals of independence and self-sufficiency, I cannot support Scotland in its bid to officially withdraw from the United Kingdom. I think it is a plan that offers far more potential for harm than reward, and the most likely consequences resulting from this action would hurt both the newly independent country of Scotland and what would be left of the UK. For those of you who are not aware, Scotland will be holding a referendum this fall to decide if it wants to remain a member of the United Kingdom. I can’t help but be amused that the issue has come to a head at this time, in the 700th year since the Battle of Bannockburn. Poetic justice aside, I am repulsed by the very thought of Scottish independence.

The official union of the two kingdoms of Scotland and England in 1707 created one of the most successful partnerships in history. This union, formally known as the Kingdom of Great Britain, was re-

Women and equality: how far have we really come?

Stephanie Houser Contributing Writer

While it is true that we have made great strides toward gender equality in our society, there is still a long battle left to fight, and it may be an even more challenging one than those we’ve previously faced.

For nearly a 100 years, women have had the right to vote. In the past 80 years, women have been flocking to the workforce, despite their “responsibility” to raise their children. And then about 50 years ago, women were given the right to own property, and it was dictated that women had to be paid equally as men for equal work.

This is where we see the first break down in the system. Despite the Equal Pay Act of 1963, women have

continued to make less income than their male counterparts, at only 77 percent of the wages men make for the same jobs. While this issue persists, awareness is increasing, and I remain hopeful for change despite the fact that it hasn’t improved since 2002.

The aspects of inequality that I foresee being even more difficult for our society to overcome are the ones that are less tangible and that people often don’t even realize are there. We have ideas of feminism and what roles women should play in our society, which include everything from men being expected to pick up the bill at a restaurant to the fact that almost every girl I know took a dance lesson at some point in her life. While these may seem like harmless inconsequential instances, all

of these underlying cultural ideas about what women should be can lead to stereotypes, discrimination, and inequality.

This was the purpose of the No More campaign and Speak UP Bucknell, among other programs, but I don’t think they are doing enough, nor are they targeting the right group. We need the people in a position of power to see the light and start making a change. By saying the people in power on campus I don’t mean the administration, I mean the men on this campus. We need you to realize, accept, and take action to help stop these actions and try to think about the subculture that supports them.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN

MANAGEMENT 101

By Doug Hendry, Assitant Sports Editor

THERE AREN’T MANY COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY QUITE LIKE MGMT 101. In this semester-long course, students manage their own companies, create their own business objectives, and establish financial operations for their entire staff. These are real products, real customers, and real business decisions that are presented to the Lewisburg community. A substantial amount of time and effort is put into the class, and in the end, the students receive the full experience of running a deadline-based company. But one aspect of the MGMT 101 course usually escapes the minds of University students who aren’t in the class, and it’s described as the “heart of the company” by the classes’ professors: the community service aspect. All four groups run their own companies, sell their products, and use it all to benefit the Lewisburg community or other various organizations in one way or another. From aiding Kelsey’s Dream and building a play garden to providing clean water and creating a suicide awareness campaign, this past semester’s companies have made a deep impact through their respective services.

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COMMUNI-T FOR KELSEY’S DREAM

The first of four companies, Company A, started “A CommuniT for Kelsey’s Dream.”

The company held a “Kilometers for Kelsey” 5K fun run in order to benefit a local Mifflinburg organization known as Kelsey’s Dream, a group that supports children with cancer. By selling t-shirts featuring an American flag made up of bison, they were able to help fund some of the organization’s projects. Even with some troubling weather issues on the day of the run, nothing would stop Company A from meeting their goals.

“We had some unexpected hail and rain, and we were hoping to get the majority of our race sign-ups the day of the event.

Our company was close to canceling the whole event the day of the race. However, despite the freez-

ing conditions, we decided not to cancel and move forward with the race. I was so proud of our company that day, because it was great to see how quickly we made contingency plans and all came together to make a great race. We were able to get a huge tent from TKE, and one of the fraternity brothers, Tyler Bell ’15, helped us set up the whole thing. In the end, it was a great race,” VP of Service Marissa Hosker ’17 said.

Kelsey’s Dream was grateful throughout the entire process, and Company A was able to make lasting impressions on both members of their own group as well as members of the surrounding community. Many local businesses helped sponsor Company A’s efforts, and Kelsey’s Dream has even suggested that the MGMT 101 students apply for internships within their organization.

Although Company B had a different type of community service project, they were able to help the local area just as much with their “Map to Bridge the Gap” project. By selling a unique product–a map of downtown housing in Lewisburg–Company B was able to create the first children’s play garden in Lewisburg. The group was able to use its funding to create an area that puts a focus on education and imagination through nature as well as lead a scavenger hunt for different natural items throughout the park.

“The Children’s Play Garden our company helped to plan and create is an outdoor educational space where preschool and lower school aged children can go to socialize and play, as well as

grow and develop. Our company had three workdays where we went to the BVRA [Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority] to physically construct the play garden.

Overall, I believe our company has left a lasting impact not only in Management 101 but on the Lewisburg community as well,” VP of Service Madison Farley ’17 said.

Additionally, a sneak peek event was held for the first time the park would be open to the public. Over 15 families attended, including University President John Bravman and his two sons. The prevalence of technology in the everyday lives of children, from TVs to iPads to video games, was the main reason for creating this initiative of supplying an open outside area for the children of the Lewisburg community to interact and open their minds.

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BUCKLES DOWN TO CLEAN THE RIVER TOWN

Company C also sold a unique product in their efforts to create awareness regarding clean water in both Lewisburg as well as abroad. The first group in MGMT 101 to ever sell belts, Company C teamed up with the Lewisburg Neighborhood Coalition in order to help the community take care of our local rivers. Not only did Company C hope to raise awareness about improving water conditions, but they helped people get involved (more than 200 people, in fact). Donations, a block party for awareness, and action through two river cleanups all helped achieve the group’s objectives. By filling up 47 trash bags full of waste from the river banks and donating more than $1,500 dollars to “charity: water” to help developing communities create

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their own source of clean water, Company C made a major impact.

“They tell you when you begin Management 101 that ‘service is at the heart of your company.’ Company C definitely adhered to that statement, and it was so rewarding to see the effect we had on our local community.

Coming in, I didn’t know anyone, and now I have 28 great friends.

MGMT 101 definitely pushes you, but in the end, I’m so glad I was able to take the class, and I know I will carry this experience with me for my whole life,” CEO Meghan Byrd ’16 said.

By advocating sustainability and creating awareness for such an important environmental issue, Company C met its goals for the semester. Additionally, the Lewisburg Neighborhood Coalition plans on reusing Company C’s plans for a river cleanup program for years to come.

‘s SOCKS ARE MADE FOR WALKING

Working with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Company D created a suicide awareness walk.

By selling socks with different designs of Bison logos, the group was able to fund their community service efforts. Their three-part process included a guest speaker, the walk, and a Bucknell Fund. Drexel student Drew Bergman visited the University to tell students about his history of depression. Following Bergman’s speech, Company D prepared for their walk.

“The next aspect, the walk, was our main event. At it we had two speakers who briefly spoke, and then over 160 participants came together as one and walk around campus. Our goal here was to show that no one is alone, and that depression is something that

needs to be brought out in the open and not brushed under the rug. We raised over $4,500 in donations alone,” CEO Tristan Yapalater ’17 said.

Finally, with the Bucknell Fund, Company D managed to work with Psychological Services thanks to the money earned from their custom socks. With Psychological Services in charge of the fund, any faculty member or student can utilize the fund in order to raise suicide awareness at the University and the local community.

“The most rewarding part of this class was knowing that we really did make a difference and did something that has the potential to change and save lives. Our company worked extremely hard in every aspect to make this a possibility, and through that we created an incredibly strong community within the company,” Yapalater said.

Sports

April 25, 2014

Vol. 153, Issue 12

Softball cruises past non-conference opponents

SCORES AT A GLANCE Baseball Bison 4, Lafayette 0 Bison 4, Lafayette 1 Bison 5, Lafayette 4 Lafayette 7, Bison 3

Softball

Bison 6, Coppin State 4 Coppin State 3, Bison 2 Bison 6, Coppin State 1 Bison 9, St. Francis 6

Women’s Tennis Bison 4, Lehigh 0

Boston U. 4, Bison 0

Men’s Lax

Loyola 13, Bison 5 Colgate 10, Bison 1

Women’s Lax

Boston U. 11, Bison 9

Men’s Golf 12th of 18, Navy Invitational Women’s Golf 1st of 5, PL Championship Men’s Track & Field

1 of 6, Bucknell Team Challenge st

Women’s Track & Field

2nd of 7, Bucknell Team Challenge

Upcoming Events Baseball vs. Holy Cross 4/26-27 Softball @ Colgate 4/26-27 M. Track & Field Penn Relays 4/24-26 Maroon & Gold Invitational 4/26 W. Track & Field Penn Relays 4/24-26 Maroon & Gold Invitational 4/26 M. Tennis vs. Navy 4/25

ALEXANDER GAO | The Bucknellian (From left to right) Mallory Lyons ’14, Cydnee Sanders ’15, Dana Nielsen ’16, Cheyanna Young ’16, Jacee Almond ’17, and Jacklyn Tyburk ’17 celebrate their victory against Coppin State. They limited Coppin State to eight runs over the weekend, helping the Bison to win the series 2-1.

Katherine Harris Senior Writer

The softball team concluded its stretch of non-conference play with a decisive 2-1 series victory over Coppin State at home from April

Emily Evancho

W. Golf PL Championships 4/19-20

The women’s golf team capped off their 2014 season when they claimed the Patriot League Championship on April 19 and 20 by swinging into a grand total of 930 points over 54 holes. Seniors Bridget Wilcox, Kasha Scott, and Lauren

W. Rowing @ Boston U., UCONN 4/26

versus Coppin State with a 6-4 victory. While the Eagles started off the game strong by jumping to a 2-0 lead, Lara Bean ’17 was able to earn the win on the mound while allowing just four hits and four runs in the complete

game. The Orange and Blue offense was led by Cydnee Sanders ’15 with two hits and a run and Jacee Almond ’17, who had two hits, a run, and an RBI. “I really love feeling the support of the team behind

me and knowing that they always have my back,” said Bean.

The team started off slowly in their April 19 doubleheader as the series continued, losing 3-2 in eight in-

Bernard ended their Orange and Blue careers with this terrific victory.

“Ending my college golf career by winning the Patriot League Championship means so much to me.” Bernard said, “I’m so proud of my teammates and all of their hard work and dedication. Every person on the team contributed to this win and

winning the championship as a team is all I could have ever asked for.”

The team’s real success began during the second round of competition when Bernard registered a 73, one-over-par.

Heading into the third and fourth rounds of play, Bernard’s efforts gave the Bison the advantage of one-stroke over Le-

high and a 12-shot lead over Boston University. However, the Boston University Terriers rallied back to bring themselves within a 2-stroke distance of the Bison.

Refusing to relinquish their lead, the Orange and Blue pushed forward, led by Bernard with an on-par finish. Wilcox secured the Bison victory in the

final Bison group by making par on No. 17 while her Boston University opponent made bogey.

Wilcox’s performance helped to seal the Bison’s triumph, bringing the Orange and Blue its first league title. Finishing first out of five teams, the Bison ended their 2014 season with an impressive victory in the Patriot League Championship.

Jen Lee

kept this momentum going, allowing only three hits through the entire game. His season record improved to 5-3, as he recorded his third

Sports Editor

Track & field teams dominate Bucknell Team Challenge Men’s places first to earn fifth outdoor title

Baseball claims three of four against Lafayette

Staff Writer

HEATHER OROS | The Bucknellian Ross Pirnie ’17, Jonathan Tewodros ’17, and Ben Mueller ’17 competed in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Bucknell Team Challenge. Pirnie finished second with a time of 9:27:46. The Bison topped all other schools for its second consecutive victory.

Cooper Mead Senior Writer

The men’s track team performed in its second home competition of the year, the Bucknell Team Challenge,

placing first out of seven teams with a total score of 239 points on April 19. Thirty-six individuals and three relay teams tallied points for the Bison.

“Our men had a fantastic

meet and accomplished almost all of our goals including winning the meet,” head coach Kevin Donner said.

“We are getting better and better each week and look to peak at the league meet next

week.”

The track events were led by sprinter Patryk Najbar ’14 who placed second in the 200-meter race (21.70), allowing him to qualify

the Bucknell Team Challenge at the Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. In their second scored meet of the outdoor season, the Bison placed second out of seven teams, with numerous

individual scorers leading the way for the Orange and Blue.

“The team challenge was a good meet for the women’s track and field team. The great weather re-

ally helped everyone improve their times and distances,” Sarah Chandler ’17, “The meet was pretty tough but everyone competed up to the competition causing a

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Women’s captures second of six in last home meet Jonathan Tewodros Staff Writer

The women’s track and field team competed in its last home meet of the year on April 19 when it hosted

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Women’s golf captures Patriot League title

M. Golf PL Championships 4/26-27

W. Water Polo vs. Hartwick 4/25

18-19, along with a victory at Saint Francis (Pa.) in the first half of a doubleheader on April 22 that became only one game due to inclement weather.

The Bison started off their three-game home series

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Bison baseball went 3-1 in its series against Lafayette from April 19-20 to clinch a top-two seed in next month’s Patriot League postseason tournament.

Thanks to strong pitching, the Bison moved to 12-4 in league play for the season.

The Bison remain in first place among league competitors.

“Anytime you win a series on the road, it is a good weekend. We swung the bats well, and our pitchers kept us in the game the entire time,” Carter Austin ’17 said.

Saturday’s doubleheader at Kamine Stadium proved to be a day of impressive pitching for starting pitchers Bryson Hough ’15 and Dan Weigel ’14.

The Bison defense allowed only one earned run through 16 innings of play, leading to 4-0 and 4-1 victories.

The Bison offense took advantage of three Lafayette errors in game one by scoring four unearned runs in the first two innings. Hough

“Anytime you win a series on the road, it is a good weekend.

We swung the bats well, and our pitchers kept us in the game the entire time.”

– Carter Austin ’17 career shutout and sixth career complete game.

The Leopards took an early one-run lead in game two, but the Bison took charge by scoring two in the third inning and two more in the seventh inning. Weigel pitched his second complete game in as many weeks, allowing only six hits with four strikeouts.

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SOFTBALL nings in the first game. The game was a tight defensive battle, with Kristen Zahn ’15 tying the game up at 2-2 with a sacrifice fly in the seventh to send it into extra innings.

The Bison were unable to finish out the game after their opponent scored again in the eighth inning however, and Dana Nielsen ’16 received the loss on the mound.

The Bison bounced back with a vengeance in the second game of the doubleheader, led by Amanda Fazio ’16 earning her first win of the season with a complete game in the 6-1 victory.

Many players contributed on offense for the Orange and Blue, with Cheyanna Young ’16, Mallory Lyons ’14, Carolyn Wan ’17, and Courtney Conover ’14 driving in runs to help the team jump to a quick 6-0 lead in the first inning that they maintained for almost the whole game.

On April 22, the team

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set out to play a doubleheader against Saint Francis (Pa.), but inclement weather caused a delay in the first game and a cancellation of the second. Fazio again led the Bison from the mound in the first game, but it was Cindy Cherness ’16 that earned the win for her 2.2 innings pitched while allowing only one run and two hits.

On offense, many members of the squad had good days, led by Conover with two hits and three RBI, and Young with two hits and two RBI. Wan also had an amazing day, going 3-for-3 with two runs and an RBI in the 9-6 victory.

“I think if we just stay focused game by game we will continue to do well,” Bean said.

The Bison will return to Patriot League play tomorrow and Sunday when they travel to Colgate for a threegame series.

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W. T& F lot of personal bests. We are getting stronger and stronger every meet and I am sure everyone is getting pumped for the patriot leagues next weekend at Navy.”

Top scorers in the sprint events included Kim Nagotko ’15 and Jennifer Zymet ’14.

Nagotko finished second in the 100-meter run (12.13) and tied with Zymet for sixth in the 200-meter run (25.01).

Zymet also won the 400-meter run in 55.60, qualifying her for the ECACs. Jenn Silves-

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The distance squad showed their strength as well.

Justine Schnell ’15 finished the 3,000-meter race with a winning time of 10:04.33.

Teammates Michaella Irvine ’17 and Sarah Decker ’17 also finished second and third, respectively, in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and Sarah

Chandler ’17 secured a second-place finish in the 1,500-meter race (4:36.38).

“It was a great day for competition and I’m happy with the way we performed, I feel like our team is definitely ready to compete in the Patriot League Outdoor Championships and avenge our poor finish at the Indoor Championships,” Irvine said.

Strong performances were also turned in by the field athletes. Sophia Nnadi ’16 captured two third-place

finishes in the shot put and discus and a fifth-place finish in the hammer. Alyssa Cardillo ’14 finished third in the long jump, and teammate Autumn Schellenberger ’14 finished sixth in the pole vault.

While some members traveled to Philadelphia yesterday to compete in the Penn Relays, which will take place from April 24-26, the rest of the team will be competing at Bloomsburg tomorrow in the Maroon and Gold Invitational.

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April 25, 2014

Women’s tennis defeats Lehigh, falls to Boston Univ. at Patriot League Championships Coach earns record number of wins

Claudia Silvers Senior Writer

The women’s tennis team concluded its season by hosting the Patriot League Tournament from April 18-20.

Competing against Lehigh for the first time this season, the Bison earned a 4-0 victory in the quarterfinals. Following Lehigh, the Orange and Blue challenged Boston University but fell short in a 4-0 defeat.

“This weekend’s tournament marked the end of a great Patriot League season,” Stephanie Pino ’16 said. “We all played well with a solid win over Lehigh and came out with strong competition against Boston University, despite our loss!”

The Bison entered the competition as the No. 4 seed, behind Boston University, Army, and Navy. The Orange and Blue clinched a win over No. 5 Lehigh with the doubles point and victories at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 singles.

Elena Vidrascu ’14 and Maria Cioffi ’16 triumphed over Mountain Hawks 8-2 in No. 1 doubles. The No. 3 doubles pairing of Pino and Michele Urbinati ’17 defeated their opponents 8-2 as well, securing the doubles point for the Bison. Lydia Colvin ’15 and Alyssa McAndrew ’15 were at a score of 6-6 when the team earned the point.

Pino was the first to finish her singles match (6-0, 6-2) at No. 5 singles, putting the Bison at a 2-0 lead. Cioffi

earned her ninth straight win at No. 2 singles with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Colvin took the match for the Bison, defeating her opponent 6-3, 6-2.

Vidrascu, Urbinati, and Jorie Fox ’17 were all leading in their respective matches when the score was decided.

The Lehigh win also gave head coach Rebecca Helt 182 victories, breaking the program record of all-time wins by a coach. Hall of Famer Rose Ewan previously held the record with 181 victories.

The next day, the Bison stepped up in the semifinals to face Boston University, also for the first time this season. The Terriers proved to be a strong team, defeating Lafayette and the Bison before moving on to face Army in

the finals and ultimately winning the Patriot League Tournament.

The Terriers defeated the Bison 4-0, taking an early lead in the match by securing the doubles point. Vidrascu/ Cioffi fell 8-2 to the Terriers at No. 1 doubles, Colvin/ McAndrew fell 8-3 and No. 2 doubles, and Urbinati/Pino were down 6-4 at No. 3 doubles when play was called.

Boston University then earned victories at the No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4 singles spots to gain a victory in the match, eliminating the Bison from the tournament.

Although the league championships are over, the Bison will continue to practice for their upcoming 20142015 season.

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M. T& F for IC4A. He was trailed by teammate Kamal Riley ’14 who placed third in the same event (22.16). In addition, Najbar also placed fourth in the 100-meter race (10.87). Kevin Tapper ’15 aided the team effort as well, placing fourth in the 400-meter race (48.33) while Grant Reynolds ’16 placed third in the 400-meter hurdles (54.77) and fourth in the 110-meter hurdles (15.11).

Christian Lupica ’15 placed second in the 400-meter hurdles (54.04).

“The men’s team has been getting consistently better every week,” Lupica said.

“We are definitely on the right track to be at our best once the league championships and post-season meets roll around which sets us up perfectly to bring home the team title.”

In the longer 800-meter race, Andrew Garcia-Garrison ’15 took a top spot (1:52.23) while Tyler Erhard ’14 took the number one spot in the 1500-meter race in 3:55.09.

In addition to veteran production, the Bison underclassmen also had a productive day when Peter Murray ’16 placed third in the 3,000-meter race (8:46.36) and Ross Pirnie ’17 placed second in

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In addition to track success, the Bison also had significant finishes in the field events. The effort was led by Ray Holmes ’14 who placed first in the long jump (2208.50) and second in the triple jump (47-05.00). In addition, Jack Fellows ’15 was runnerup in the hammer (176-06), the discus (165-06), and the shot put (50-11.00). Laddie Trees ’15 placed second in the javelin (184-02) and Nathaniel Witter ’14 also took the runner-up spot in the pole vault (15-11.00).

“We focus our training and team building for the Patriot League Outdoor Championships,” Najbar said. “The Bucknell Team Challenge was an important step to achieve that because it was a collective effort for all the men since we had over 30 individuals contribute to win the meet. We are growing individually and better yet as a team to win our fifth straight outdoor title.”

The Orange and Blue will hope to carry momentum from the Bucknell Team Challenge as they participate in the Penn Relays this weekend in Philadelphia, Pa.

Two arduous losses end men’s lax season Devan Schulte Staff Writer

The men’s lacrosse team was greatly tested in two road contests against the No. 1 Loyola Greyhounds on April 17 and a Patriot League Tournament matchup against the Colgate Raiders on April 22.

Although the team made vast improvements after their 13-5 loss to the Greyhounds, a double-overtime 10-9 defeat at the hands of the Raiders resulted in the conclusion of a challenging season for the Bison.

The Orange and Blue headed to Loyola, Md. to take on the country’s most successful lacrosse team this season.

Although Sam Grinberg ’15 made 13 saves and the Bison’s defensive effort was quite strong, the Greyhounds outshot the Orange and Blue 4234 and stood strong in front of a strong defensive showing of their own.

The Bison offensive unit was unable to crack the defensive game of the Greyhounds until the fourth quarter when Sean Doyle ’16, Thomas Flibotte ’16, and Peter Burke ’14 were able to find the net and record four goals. However, the fourth-quarter goals were no match for the Loyola offensive unit, which kept pressure on the Bison throughout

the game. At the conclusion of regulation, the Bison were named the No. 5 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, putting them in place to take on No. 4 Colgate on April 22.

The Orange and Blue headed up to Hamilton, N.Y. for a 4 p.m. start at Andy Kerr Stadium against the Raiders, and despite an increase in offensive pressure, a single defensive lapse in the second overtime cost the Orange and Blue a trip to the semifinals.

Ryan Joseph ’15 and Todd Heritage ’14 recorded four goals apiece and David Dickson ’15 captured the 100th assist of his career.

“I was successful because of my teammates, working hard and making plays to get me the ball, as my coaches put me in a position to be dangerous,” Joseph said.

The game fluctuated from the beginning, as each team consistently evened out the score after the opponent found the back of the net. Once again, Grinberg had an outstanding performance and captured a career-high 16 saves throughout the match.

The defense also impressed with 19 caused turnovers, as they managed to keep the game tight despite losing 20 of 24 faceoffs and falling behind 46-19 in ground balls.

BASEBALL Andrew Andreychik ’16 carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning of game three.

Andreychik let up one run in the sixth before being relieved by righty Tucker Rekucki ’15 in the seventh.

The Leopards scored three more runs to make it a 5-4 ballgame before Rekucki recorded the last two outs with the bases loaded for his sixth save of the season. Sam Clark ’17 led the offense as he recorded four of the team’s nine hits. Unfortunately, the Bison could not close out the four-game sweep, falling to the Leopards 7-3 in game four. Xavier Hammond ’15 pitched only 3.2 innings, allowing five runs (one earned) off

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six hits. Max Kra ’16 and Tom Hrabchak ’14 came out of the bullpen to allow two runs off four hits.

“In the final game, the balls that dropped in for hits all weekend didn’t drop, and the errors we made in the field put us in a hole,” Austin said. “They had a couple kids who could swing it, and we shot ourselves in the foot.”

The Bison’s doubleheader against St. Bonaventure slated for April 22 was cancelled due to rain. They look to improve their record as the season draws to a close this tomorrow and Sunday with a four-game series against Holy Cross at Depew Field.

Three consecutive successful goals put the Bison temporarily in the third quarter, but Colgate battled back for a 9-8 lead with 4:44 to play. A goal

by Heritage forged a tie and forced overtime.

The overtime match was nail-biting, with crucial saves by both teams’ keepers forcing the score to stay even until 1:48 left in the second extra period. A Raider attackman was able to scoop up a rebound and secure a spot in the Patriot League semi-final with a goal.

“We want this season to fuel our fire. We need to use this tough season as motivation to be better next year, and have a chip on our shoulders every time we step on the field,” Joseph said.

However, the final score not only marked the concluding game of the season, but also the final time seven Bison seniors would take the field.

Heritage offered advice to his teammates before departing.

“Cherish every moment because four years goes quick.

Do all the little things right as that will make you not a good team, but a great team. And work to build relationships because your friends on this team will be there forever,” Heritage said.

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Albert Pujols, 1B/DH (LAA): Pujols is back with a vengeance this season. Having recorded hits in 18 of 21 games so far while also swatting eight dingers, he’s starting to look more like the Albert of old.

Ivan Nova, SP (NYY): After getting shelled by Tampa Bay on April 19, it was discovered that Nova suffered a partial UCL tear in his pitching arm. Tommy John surgery is a real possibility, and even a rest/rehab approach will require Nova to miss a significant chunk of the season.

Johnny Cueto, SP (Cin): Injuries have prevented Cueto from claiming the de facto role of the Reds’ ace the last few seasons, but when he is healthy, Johnny boy can deal. Cueto has not allowed more than two runs so far this season in any start.

Carlos Santana, C/1B/DH (Cle): A low batting average and lack of power have limited Santana’s fantasy usefulness so far this season. If he hasn’t gained 3B eligibility in your league, you should find a temporary replacement at catcher or 1B until Santana finds his groove.

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SPOT START

Justin Morneau, 1B (Col): The former 2006 AL MVP has experienced a revival in hitter-friendly Coors Field, contributing in all major hitting categories. Even if you can’t find space in your lineup for Morneau right now, it might be worth it just to stash him away and see if he can keep it up. Still available in about 10 percent of fantasy leagues.

Alfredo Simon, SP (Cin): Simon has pitched well so far this season, and is due for two home starts against the Cubs and Brewers next week. While Great American Ballpark isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, even a slight regression from Simon’s current level of performance would still pay big dividends.

Martin Perez, SP (Tex): Nothing like 24 innings and no runs allowed to grab one’s attention. Perez may not always get a lot of Ks, but you should give him a look as long as he keeps putting up zeros in other categories. Available in about 20 percent of fantasy leagues.

Tyson Ross, SP (SD): Another two-start option for next week, Ross will play in cavernous AT&T Park and Petco Park, both of which will hopefully suit him well.

Ross is coming out of a series of strong performances and has high-K potential.

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Beyond the Bison: Sports News Across the Nation

Buyer’s Market Out There

Julian Dorey Senior Writer

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Andrew Wiggins is the

With a prospect class that is more loaded than any other in recent memory, the 2014 NBA Draft will assuredly have intense draft day arguments over current picks, and legendary arguments 10 years from now—much like the 1984 (Olajuwon, Jordan, Barkley), 1996 (Iverson, Bryant, Allen, Nash), and 2003 (James, Anthony, Wade, Bosh) drafts.

This year’s class will most likely feature five freshman players drafted with the first five picks— and maybe even the first six or seven (Note: the American player abroad in Australia, Dante Exum, did not compete in college, but he would have been a freshman). Coming into last year’s college season, the argument over who would reign supreme as the first overall pick was not contested at all: Andrew Wiggins.

A 6-foot-8, 200-plus pound, rare, genetic masterpiece out of Canada (his father was an NBA player and his mother was an All-American track runner at Florida State), Wiggins walked onto Kansas University’s campus with ridiculous and even unfair comparisons to LeBron

James and Michael Jordan.

In his first summer pickup game with KU players and alum, (literally, it was just a pickup game), the internet went wild over a couple video highlights. The attention on this kid was just about unprecedented in the college ranks.

Wiggins wouldn’t say so himself, but he didn’t like it. He’s a good kid and a good teammate, and the thought of widespread attention scared him. So throughout this season, while Wiggins played solid basketball, he was definitely passive on the floor, afraid to be labeled a ballhog, a prima donna, or anything of the sort. Scouts were disappointed as other freshmen like Jabari Parker, Julius Randle, and even Wiggins’ own 7-foot teammate Joel Embiid burst onto the scene with more confidence and fireworks.

Wiggins certainly showed more and more flashes as the season went on—but it all ended unceremoniously with a secondround loss in the NCAA tournament with Wiggins contributing just four points to go along with just as many turnovers.

So the question has become: Is Wiggins even the number one pick anymore?

In a recent poll of 30 executives (one from every team in the NBA), Parker actually garnered more votes

for which player should be the number one pick.

Parker is offensively about as NBA-ready as they come, and he should be a star at the next level. Many scouts have even said that the performance and upside of Wiggins’ college teammate, Embiid, outweighs Wiggins in both categories.

I say stop it. Wiggins is an athletic specimen with an NBA-style jumper, incredible skills at the basket, good defensive fundamentals, and a high basketball IQ. He will continue to grow into his body, and NBA coaches will ensure him that demanding the ball at the next level will not be a problem.

Embiid is the other player with incredible upside that I could see as a potential good argument to supplant Wiggins, but the back problems that ended his collegiate season are a little scary considering the sad history of injuries halting the development of big men.

There were some bad teams in the NBA this year, and every one of them should be hoping to win the NBA Draft Lottery for the right to draft Andrew Wiggins.

End of story.

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons NBA teams are still trying to decide who they want with their first-round pick. Even with several new athletes proving their talents this past season, Andrew Wiggins is still considered to be the number one overall pick by some scouts.

Women’s lax season ends after 11-9 loss at Boston

Ajan Caneda Senior Writer

The women’s lacrosse team’s season came to an end on April 19 after an 11-9 loss at Boston University. The Bison needed a win over the Terriers to stay in tournament contention. Katelyn Miller ’14 led the team with five goals in her final collegiate game.

“Despite the outcome not being the outcome we wanted, we were all able to walk away from the game knowing we played our hardest,” goalie Elizabeth Duswalt ’17 said.

“The score being so close the entire game was the reason we fought as hard as we did.

We were playing competitively against a team that was ranked much higher than us and doing as well as we did was an accomplishment in itself.”

Neither team had more than a two-goal advantage during the match, as both squads battled hard to gain a slight edge. The score was 6-5 in favor of Boston at halftime.

Miller posted three of her goals in the first half and Emily Kookogey ’15 added two goals, including one that gave the Orange and Blue their first lead at the 8:12 mark.

“The Boston game was

one of the most competitive of the season. It was filled with back and forth goals between our team and Boston’s,” Lindsey Ferro ’14 said. “In the end, I think Boston caught a couple of good bounces, whether it be loose ground balls or rebound goals, which resulted in a win.”

Ferro dished a nice assist to Sophie Kleinert ’14, who evened the score to begin the second half. The Terriers answered with two goals of their own, and the teams traded goals the rest of the way.

Miller added her final two goals, and Sam Rickels ’16 registered a goal during that stretch. Unfortunately, Boston maintained a two-goal lead for the final 9:08 of the match.

“Our attitude in our last game was no different than our attitude in our first game.

We played for our seniors, our teammates, and ourselves.

BUWL never gives up,” Duswalt said.

Caroline Collins ’15 finished with a team-high of four draw controls. Elizabeth Gauf ’14, Lucia Smircich ’17, and Kookogey recovered three ground balls each, and Duswalt made five saves to complete her first-year campaign.

“Overall I think this season defines the future of our program. We turned it around

at the end of the season and never gave up. No matter what the score was, we fought until the last second of every game,” Ferro said.

The Bison posted a 4-12 overall record (2-6 Patriot League), which included wins over Howard, American, Holy Cross, and St. Francis (Pa.).

Miller garnered several accolades in her senior season. She finished second on the Bison’s career points list (177), second in caused turnovers (101), and third in draw controls (139). In addition, Miller and Smircich earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors.

Smircich is the first Orange and Blue rookie in eight years to make an all-league squad. Her defensive prowess was on full display all year, as she caused 15 turnovers and recovered 28 ground balls.

“As a senior, I know I speak for my fellow classmates in saying that we will miss our time as members of this team but know that our legacy will continue on with success in the future,” Ferro said.

Ferro, Kleinert, Miller, Gauf, Kerri Althouse ’14, Char Damico ’14, Emily Fask ’14, and Andrea Feldman ’14 make up this year’s graduating class.

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Men’s golf places 12th at Navy Invitational

Colin Kenney Staff Writer

The men’s golf team traveled to Annapolis, Md. for the Navy Invitational on April 18 and 19, where it finished 12th out of 18 teams. The team combined for a 308 on April 18 and a 306 on April 19.

Schuyler Stitzer ’14 was a key contributor for the Bison, carding a 76 on April 18 and a 74 on April 19. In-

dividually, Stitzer finished in a tie for 20th place. Peter Scialabba ’15 was not far behind with a 75 and a 76, while John Edler ’17 shot a 77 and 79.

“With Patriot Leagues next weekend, we hoped to put two good team scores together to test ourselves against the other Patriot League schools at the tournament,” Scialabba said. “Our goal for Saturday was to

shoot a team score under 300, which we fell a little short of. However, we know what to work on leading up to this weekend and are confident that our games will peak and let us win our first championship in a few years.”

The next and final challenge of the year for the Bison will be the Patriot League Championship tomorrow and Sunday, hosted by Army at the West Point Golf Course.

Campus Life

April 25, 2014

Da Capo Chamber Players captivate audience

Rees’ Pieces The Students We Are

Ben Rees Columnist

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New York Da Capo ChamberPlayers combined many different musical instruments for a harmonious performace in the Weis Center on April 22.

Kaitlin Scagluso Contributing Writer

On April 22, The Da Capo Chamber Players entertained the Natalie Davis Rooke Recital Hall as part of this year’s Gallery Series.

The Chamber Players arrived at the University on April 21 and spent two days working with music classes, holding workshops and presentations.

At their performance, they regaled the audience

with a variety of musical pieces, many of which were composed specifically for the audience. A particularly memorable point was when the Chamber Players performed music from the Phoolan Devi Chamber Opera composed by Shirish Korde.

Formed in 1970, the internationally-acclaimed Da Capo Chamber Players group is renowned for working closely with composers and representing a large range of

compositional styles. A recipient of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award, the group is a leader in building a strong heritage of present-day American chamber music.

The Da Capo Chamber Players were the final concert in this year’s Gallery Series.

Funded by grants from the University’s Department of Music and the Kushell Music Endowment, the Gallery Series is committed to spotlighting world and experimental new music.

Jason Moran wows crowd Louesa Huf

Contributing Writer

The highly anticipated Jason Moran and the Bandwagon concert, held at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on April 17, featured jazz music and improvisation.

Moran is most famous for his critically-acclaimed album “Ten,” and many concert-goers were looking forward to seeing the artist in action.

Like many other jazz musicians, he and his group played improvisation style.

Moran played compositions inspired by artists such

as Thelonious Monk and his wife Alicia Hall Moran, but he and his band also performed samples from Moran’s own musical collaborations.

Blending modern media into his music, Moran played with a recording of Billie Holiday and a sound clip of Monk tap dancing in the background.

“I really enjoyed the performance! At first, I was confused as to why Jason Moran was fiddling with an iPod on stage during a performance, but then I realized that he was going to incorporate multimedia into his music. He successfully brought the voice of

Billie Holiday and the footsteps of Thelonius Monk back to life,” Josh Wilson ‘15 said.

One of the most poignant and heart-warming moments of Moran’s performance was his mention that his twin boys were back stage. As they tapped and swung their feet to their father’s music, audience members took note of Moran’s commitment to his family.

The energy and style that Moran infused into his piano playing made for an inspiring and energetic performance unique to a campus performance venue.

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This is the final column I will write for The Bucknellian before graduation. I started writing Rees’ Pieces during the summer after my sophomore year and have published a column bi-weekly ever since. Despite coming up with a few ideas for this last piece, I decided to recycle a column that I wrote for the first week of March 2013.

This is my personal favorite, and it seems more appropriate at this point in time than at the end of my junior year. I made a couple tweaks to it over the last week, but it is much the same as it was last year.

I greatly appreciate all of those who read Rees’ Pieces. I really enjoy writing them, but having an audience makes it exponentially more satisfying.

Thank you to everyone who laughed, cringed, or even put it down halfway through. I’ve had a blast with this, and it has been a fantastic opportunity.

Again, for your benefit, please read this aloud.

~ I’m a registered undergraduate pursuing a baccalaureate. No B.S., but a B.A., in more ways than one. I’m dedicated, educated, and occasionally inebriated. I read for content without content, and I’m underwhelmed while overloaded. I manage 101 things, almost leased 700 Market, and it all took me 100 nights (I’m so old nobody gets this anymore). I brake for nobody, except gym rats, and I still don’t know who Dana is. I weather nor’easters, but somehow can’t figure out the campus climate. They stay low on the salt, and a wild ride is a slip and slide down the east side of the grove.

I drive a black Suburban through white suburbs, and my TAs care more about the Townie T than if I get an A on my T-cell lab. I’m career-centered, but can’t find the Career Center, as botany is not for me. My résumé will resume once I’m safely connected via SafeConnect, and Christy Mathewson didn’t even go here (entirely)–I guess he just has a lot of feelings. In the Bison the chicken is tender, and the squirrels outside are squirrely, perhaps these things are connected.

I lie low but have highrisk friends, and I don’t have a bank account so my parents pay for Bankers. People hook up, date down, stay in, and hang out. I pet therapy dogs and scream at tour guides. I’m

Comic courtesy of Meredith Andrews

on BSG, IFC, and just ACE’d one Panhell of an exam. I’ve been to Uptown, downtown, Academic West and Tungsten (bless you). I externed with a big firm, but my internship didn’t turn into shit, so now I’m soul-searching, cross-referencing, and brown-nosing to find a career (trust me, it works).

Yellow Wood is browning and Red Light’s burned out; Fire Escape is far from safe and Shark Tank sank a long time ago. I’d go to the KLARC, but there’s nowhere to park; the ellipticals are filled by those on the straight and very narrow. I want my Bull Run pronto, as my temperance is nonexistent, and I live my life like every night is wing night.

I’m an independent academic on supplements, and my ADD gets in the way of my … First Night commenced to Commencement, and my once-MIA OA is still far too excited to see me. I love this beautiful place filled with beautiful people, beautiful buildings, and stunning sunsets. An academic wonderland interspersed with personality, technicality, and the perfect dose of triviality. Four years move faster than the blink of an eye, so give everything a try before you say goodbye. ~ Thank you again for your audience. Have a wonderful summer.

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Editors you may know

From left to right: Avid Khorramian ‘17, Jen Lassen ‘15, and Lauren Boone ‘15.

Managing Editors

Name: Jen Lassen ’15 Hometown: Lansdale, PA Major: English (Concentration in Film/Media Studies), Spanish Position on the paper: Editor-in-chief Best part of the school year: Brunches at Cafe Stream each weekend...the best reward after a long week!

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Tortilla chips and queso dip Summer plans: I’ll be interning in the Creative Services Department at ABC in Philadelphia. I’m also volunteering for my local school district’s Communications Department.

Additionally, my family and I will be traveling to Turks & Caicos for a week for some much-needed relaxation!

Name: Lauren Boone ’15 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Major: Philosophy, Art History Position on the paper: Managing Editor Best part of the school year: Springtime when the weather is nice Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Cheesy bread Summer plans: Interning in Operations at Goldman Sachs Name: Avid Khorramian ’17 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Major: Markets, Innovation, and Design Position on the paper: Presentation Director Best part of the school year: Turning in my last set of MGMT 101 reports. Shout out to all of my VPs of Reports, my beautiful Reports Division, and Company C. Favorite late night food while working on the paper: I like the way we cheesy bread.

Summer plans: Eating real Mexican food, living two minutes away from the beach but never actually going, and interning for LA Confidential magazine

From left to right: Morgan Gisholt Minard ‘17, Madeline Diamond ‘17, and Kerong Kelly ‘16.

News Editors Name: Kerong Kelly ‘16

Hometown: New York, NY Major: International Relations Position on the paper: News Editor Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Chips and salsa...or just the chips.

Name: Madeline Diamond ’17 Hometown: Dana Point, CA/New Canaan, CT Major: English, History Position on the paper: Assistant News Editor Best part of the school year: Meeting so many interesting new people Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Tostitos all the way Summer plans: Working and traveling to Italy Name: Morgan Gisholt Minard ’17 Hometown: Duxbury, MA Major: Undecided Position on the paper: News Layout Editor Best part of the school year: The two days between finishing finals and going home for Winter Break Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Breakfast sandwiches from the Caf Summer plans: Launch driver at a local marina

From left to right: Kelsey O’Donnell ‘17 and Austin Smith ‘17.

Special Features Layout Editors Name: Austin Smith ’17 Hometown: Hazlet Township, NJ Major: Global Management Position on the paper: Special Features Layout Editor Best part of the school year: Spring Break Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Pineapple Summer plans: Work. Lots of work Name: Kelsey O’Donnell ‘17 Hometown: Berkeley Heights, NJ Major: Markets, Innovation, and Design Position on the paper: Special Features Layout Editor Best part of the school year: Meeting the awesome members of my MGMT 101 company Summer plans: Still figuring that out

Photos by Ben Kaufman

April 25, 2014

by Ben Kaufman, Senior Editor

From left to right: Emily Evancho ‘16, Doug Hendry ‘17, and Maddie Bertschmann ‘16.

Sports Editors

Name: Emily Evancho ’16 Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA Major: English for Secondary Teaching Position on the paper: Sports Editor Best part of the school year: The weather getting warmer!

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Sushi Summer plans: Hopefully sleeping a lot and relaxing!

Name: Doug Hendry ’17 Hometown: Medford, NJ Major: Electrical Engineering Position on the paper: Assistant Sports Editor Best part of the school year: Going to all of the men’s and women’s basketball games.

It’s always a great time, and it gets even better in the Patriot League Tournament.

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Tastykakes or anything else unhealthy Summer plans: I’ll probably be working at a local job and making weekly trips to the Jersey Shore Name: Maddie Bertschmann ’16 Hometown: Hopkinton, MA Major: Markets, Innovation, and Design Position on the paper: Sports Layout Editor Best part of the school year: Warm weather!

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Tostitos scoops Summer plans: I’ll be interning in Boston.

From left to right: Courtney Wren ‘17, Bethany Grandy ‘14, and El McCabe ‘16.

Opinions and Campus Life Editors Name: El McCabe ‘16

Hometown: Staten Island, NY Major(s): Psychology and Sociology Position on the paper: Opinions Editor Best part of the school year: Acting in the Vagina Monologues!

Summer plans: Bucknell in Cape Town program and working as a sleep-away camp counselor Name: Bethany Grandy ’14 Hometown: Pottstown, PA Major: English - Literary Studies Position on the paper: Campus Life Editor Best part of the school year: Finals! Seriously though--therapy dogs, tons of free food, and the library is open 24/7!

Summer plans: A relaxing detox with family and friends, as well as lots of reading, writing, and hiking! After that? Applying to internships, jobs, and grad school!

Name: Courtney Wren ’17 Hometown: Thornton, PA Major: English Position on the paper: Campus Life and Opinions Layout Editor Best part of the school year: Coming back from winter break Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Breakfast sandwiches

From left to right: Terra Fasold ‘15, Nicolle Herzog ‘14, and Estie Pyper ‘16.

Photo and Copy Editors Name: Estie Pyper ‘16

Hometown: Sandy, UT Major: Theatre, English Position on the paper: Photo Editor Best part of the school year: Fall at Bucknell!

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Coffee!

Summer plans: Camp counselor at Gold Arrow Camp in California Name: Terra Fasold ‘15 Hometown: Northumberland, PA Major: Biology and Psychology, Philosophy minor Position on the paper: Chief Copy Editor Best part of the school year: When I met 3OH!3 and Frankie Muniz in the fall.

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Pizza. Always pizza.

Summer plans: Doing some research and traveling as much as possible. Also concerts; lots of concerts.

Name: Nicolle Herzog ‘14 Hometown: Milford, PA Major: Political Science and French Position on the paper: Co-chief copy editor Best part of the school year: This year I met a lot of really wonderful people who I’m happy to have met before graduating.

Favorite late night food while working on the paper: Bacon double egg and cheese Summer plans: Getting ready to move to France!

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The Bucknellian senior farewell reflections Madison Lane ‘14

Former Editor-in-chief, Spring 2013

How can I summarize an incredible experience that helped define my time at the University in just 200 words?

After late nights waiting for articles to come in, writing fill-in articles at 1 a.m., managing a staff of upwards of 60 students, and trying to edit stories on no sleep whatsoever, this is probably actually the hardest thing I have had to do for The Bucknellian.

Here we go.

I jumped into The Bucknellian my first year because some of my friends in high school had worked on our school paper, and I thought it looked cool. I went to an Editorial Board meeting, and the next day I was on a computer working on a layout (I believe “just play around

for a while and you’ll figure it out” was the exact quote).

Little did I know, six semesters later I would be sitting in the Editor-in-Chief chair.

I’ve seen The Bucknellian go through great times and rough times, from winning awards to our budget plummeting into the red. But I seriously would not trade a second of it. The people I have spent countless hours working with in Roberts basement are some of the most talented, funny, uplifting people that I know, and the crazy memories we’ve made will never cease to make me smile. I am so incredibly proud of everything that our staff has accomplished during my time here and cannot wait to see what they will pull off next.

Okay, 245 words. Not bad.

Ben Kaufman ‘14

Former Editor-in-chief, Fall 2013

If there is one thing that people know about me it is that I talk too much and have way too much to say about useless topics and random bits of information (basically, all details of “The Office” and “Breaking Bad”).

However, as I sit here with a blank Word document in front of me, it’s hard to think of a way to sum up my experience on the newspaper into a mere 200-word article. It is hard to sum up how something so impactful can be expressed, but I will try my best.

The Bucknellian is easily one of the best things I have done during my four years here. It has helped teach me about responsibility, leader-

ship, time management, and organization. It has taught me the importance of commitment as well as the importance of working together in a large group. While I despise staying up late and had “fomo” (fear of missing out) some Wednesday nights when all my friends were out and I was struggling to write last minute articles, the friendships I had made and the amount I achieved outweighs the struggles.

Thank you to everyone who helped made this experience worthwhile. I will never forget all the late-night food binges while we tried to frantically fill space. While it was a struggle at the time, I encourage anyone with a remote interest in journalism to get involved with the paper.

You won’t regret it.

A special thank you to all of our graduating editors, photographers, and writers!

Bucknell Dance Company sends seniors off in style Christina Oddo Senior Writer

The Theatre and Dance Department is proud to announce the Bucknell Dance Company Spring Concert today and tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts.

This concert is dedicated to Steven Draheim and Joan Moyer-Clark, both “teachers and friends committed to the artistic growth of our department and especially to dance at Bucknell,” Associate Professor of Dance Kelly Knox said.

Draheim was the lighting designer and technical director at the University for four years starting in 1990.

“I cherish my years having Steve as my talented, cheerful, and caring design colleague at Bucknell,” Professor of Theatre Elaine Williams said. “These were golden years growing our theatre and dance programs.”

Over the past 10 years, Draheim has continued to return to the University from his position at the University of Oklahoma to serve as a guest lighting designer for spring company concerts.

“Joan Moyer-Clark was a legendary dance teacher in this region,” Knox said.

“The dance classes she began teaching in the 1960s and 70s were foundational for building the academic program in dance. She also choreographed musicals for the Bucknell Dance Company and the Bucknell University Dance Ensemble.”

Moyer-Clark founded the Moyer Institute for Dance, and three generations later it continues to offer dance in this area.

Guest artists have also set pieces for this concert.

Tara Keating of the Philadelphia-based Ballet X set a contemporary ballet piece from the company’s repertoire. Also, Kelly and Mollye

Dancers perform in their second to last showcase this past fall.

Maxner from the University of North Carolina’s School of the Arts have worked with company dancers to create a physical theatre piece. Associate Professor of Dance Er-Dong Hu and Knox have choreographed new pieces, and students have also choreographed new work for this Concert.

“It has been such a wonderful experience to work with the BDC dancers,” student choreographer Catharine Cipolla ’14 said.

“I’ve loved the opportunity to work with new dancers, a larger number of girls and set my piece in the Weis Center–which I’ve never done before.”

A piece choreographed

by Salim Gauwloos, a renowned dancer and choreographer who has worked with Madonna, was featured in the Fall Dance Showcase last semester, and will also be featured in this weekend’s company concert.

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“It has been even more of an honor to have the opportunity to dance on the Weis Center stage in Salim’s piece,” Cipolla said. “I’m beyond excited to bring back this piece choreographed

by Salim Gauwloos. Even though we come from two different divisions within the Dance Program, BDC has welcomed us into their show and hence expanded the dance community at Bucknell. I’m excited to see what other opportunities will happen within the dance department in later years.”

Hu said that the students, alumni, and current faculty share a particular connection. He emphasizes the nature of the Dance Company, and the essence of family that holds the group together.

“I have become part of a family that constantly supports me in anything I set out to do, even if it isn’t dance related,” Company dancer and choreographer Kelsey

Fletcher ’14 said. “Our three dance faculty have had a great impact on both my dance ability and my life in general.”

Hu also says that this concert is both technically challenging and fantastic.

“I am proud as director of the Company,” Hu said.

This year’s senior company members and alumni have a specific connection.

Melissa Leonard ’12 choreographed a piece for this spring’s concert. Leonard said that she danced with all of the seniors during her time as an undergraduate, and has been able to watch them grow over the years and also through her experience as an alumni choreographer.

“I feel very fortunate to work with seven amazing dancers and, for the first time in my career here, we have the privilege of dancing to live music composed by our department’s own Noah Fram,” Knox said.

“My friends and colleagues Phil Haynes and Barry Long along with Alex Horowitz ’16 will join us on the Weis stage. The combination of concert dance with live music and the dynamic possibility it creates, has been a new and rewarding experience for me.”

Tickets for the Spring Dance Concert are $5 for students, $10 for others, and can be purchased at the Box Office, online, and at the door.

“It is going to be an exceptional show and I am honored to share the stage one last time with such talented and inspirational dancers, especially the seniors that I have gotten to know so well over our four years together,” Company dancer Amanda Kelleman ’14 said.

“I know that wherever I am and whatever I am doing, I will have a place with the Bucknell Dance Company,” Fletcher said.

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Dancers band together for a powerful performance in the most recent Dance Showcase.

Ian Michael Abels

Ryan Michael Collins

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Tricia Nicole Collins Jonathan Brian Como Ryan Douglas Confair Caroline Confort Emily Anne Conners Caryn Lynn Connors Courtney Ann Conover Anthony Michael Contarino Christopher Edward Cook Charles Maxwell Cooke Marcia Cooper Brian William Copeland Connor Preston Copeland Anissa Marie Corser Connor Edward Corwen Ryan Alexander Costello Nathan Phillip Coughenour Abigail Jardine Court Catherine Brann Cowie William Evans Coyne Mark Anthony Crimmins James Duncan Crisfield Allexis Drummond Cronmiller Victoria M Cutting Michael Dominick D’Agostino David Wingate D’Alessandro Jacqueline D’Aquila Kunga Chodar Dagpo Charlotte Hopkins Damico Catherine Megan Danola Mary Kathryn Daschbach Samuel Crawford Davidson Kimberley Anne Davis Molly Wudtke Davis Saba Davis Sara Jessica Davis Samantha Lynn Deana Alexandre Andre Debetencourt Alexsandra Rose Degarmo Douglas Robert DelBene Nicole Anne Dellacava Lauren Blyth DelloStritto Stephen Michael DeMelis Jonathan Henry DePaolis Alexander Kevin DeRose Athalie Madeline Derse Nicole Christine Diamantides Derek London Dierkes Rose Caydee Dimal Aylin Dincer Jiayi Ding Kaela Elizabethanna Diomede Vincent Michael Donatelli Isaac Philip Dost Catherine Diffenderfer Dougherty Dominique Diane Douglas Christophe Thomas Drapanas Lauren Patricia Drew Gemma Dugan Bethany Rose Dunn Ashley Lauren Marie Duran Brittany Kristen Lee Duran Elizabeth Ashley Dwornik Alison Sarah Dyott Jacob Donald Eaton-Hall Kenneth Alexander Eckard Alexandra Catherine Ehrenman Elizabeth Williams Eisele Courtney Edward Elliott John Robert Else Jr. Brittany Ann Emigh Tyler Matthew Erhard Jonathan Scott Erman Jessica Rose Ertel Daniel Austin Eshleman Lorenzo Orbacedo Espares II Carolyn Marie Evancho Laura Marie Even Vincent John Fasanello Emily Rachel Fask Andrea Hannah Feldman Lauren Feldman Samuel Henry Ferebee Kenneth William Ferentz Joseph Michael Ferguson Joseph Nicholas Ferraro Lindsey Ann Ferro Mackenzie Loren Ferry Colin Joseph Fields Nathaniel Philip Fierstein Jordan Ross Finkenbinder Elizabeth Groban Fischman Jennifer Frances Fish Kimberly Ann Fisher Jacob Francis Flaherty Julian Quinn Fleming Kelsey Lynn Fletcher Lucie Crest Florio Brian Patrick Flynn Molly Jordan Ford Meaghan Lynnea Foster John Joseph Fowler Julie Paige Fraenkel Sara Ellen Francomacaro Lily Elena Frank Sarah Marie Frank Rachel Ariel Franz David Worthington Fraser Benjamin Nathaniel Freedman Ginna Elizabeth Hasegawa Freehling Emily Rose French Anna Elizabeth Freundlich Arielle Paige Fried Travis Mitchell Friend Spenser F. Frieri Tyler Gregory Friess Corey Nicholas Furman Henry Simon Gabriel Oswaldo Galicia Benjamin Fraser Gallagher Davis Adam Gallinghouse Chelsey Jane Garkowski Emma Mathias Garman Heather Michelle Garvey Sheridan Lee Gates Blair Connel Gatewood Elizabeth Catherine Gauf Joanna Susan Gavin Yifan Ge Lauren Elizabeth Geisel Sophia D. Geraci Jennifer Lynn Gerard Stewart Alexander Gibson Erich R. Gilbride Zachary Sean Gillan Bridget Eileen Gilmartin

Congratulations to our graduating seniors of the Class of 2014!

Maureen Lally Gilroy Anna Emily Gioni Ava I. Giuliano Tara Michelle Glancey Hilary Christine Glassman Robert Mark Goepfert Catherine Crane Goggin Anne Spencer Goldman Victor Gonzalez Kenneth Richard Gorab Andrew Heller Gordon Jeniece Alison Goshorn Jeffrey Michael Goyette Jr. Nicole Lynn Graham Bethany Sarah Grandy June Starling Granowitz Michael Patrick Green Laurence Randall Edgerly Greenfield Madeleine E. B. Greenlee Jesse Doron Greshin Tiange Gu Riju Akash Gupta Nicholas Myers Gurol Taylor John Haas Thomas Burks Hackett Matthew James Hadley Rebecca Parker Hadley Matthew Christian Haller Jacqueline Alexis Ham Alexandria Catharine Hammond Daniel James Haney Christina Marie Hanlon Daquana G. Harper Adriana Nicole Hartung Skyler Elizabeth Carolyn Harwood Rebecca Jean Hauk Robert William Hauser Michael John Hayes Alexander Bryan Head Kristen Alexandra Heald Karen Virginia Hecht Mark James Hedgeland Jennifer Lee Heider Rena Anne Heim Jake J. Heinen Barbara Samantha Helgason Julie Michelle Hendrickson Alyssa Irene Henningsen John Patrick Henry Todd Richard Heritage Sarah Ann Hernandez Hernan Herrera Megan Michelle Herrera Amy Elizabeth Hertzberg Bryan Jeremy Herzog Nicolle Jeannette Herzog Michelle Elisabeth Hickey Caroline McKenna Higgins Blake Charles Hill Ryan Anthony Hill Leigh Arrena Hillman John Palmer Hilton Michael Albert Hinchman Emily Beth Hochman Robert James Hodges IV Austin Dwight Hoeg Margaret Wilcox Hoerner Brigitte Theresa Hofmeister Erin Kathleen Holbrook Ray Evan Holmes Justin Elliott Honigstein Aidan James Hoolachan Emily Catherine Hooper Perry Alexander Duval Hopper Erin Davis Horleman Ali Samantha Horn Erica Lynne Horne Emily Orr Hough Andrew James HowardJohnson Thomas Richard Hrabchak Andrew Donald Hritz Mengzhou Huang Yipeng Huang Kiara Laylanis Huertas Louesa Lyn Huf Asia Taylor Hundley Jack Robert Hutton Janine Leigh Ilsley Scott Donald Isenburg Robert James Jablonski Andrew Bruce Jacobs Virginia Leigh Jacobs Bashar Ali Maher Jarrar Michael Scott Jelencic Edward Walter Jew IV Yumeng Ji Aliyah Monea’ Johnson Jasmin Kai Johnson Kaisha Elizabeth Johnson Matthew Jerome Johnson Adam Tyler Joraskie Rebecca Kaye Joseph Stewart Charles Kabis Blair Elizabeth Kalichman Daniel Joseph Kameisha Brooke Kaminer Kendall Frances Kane Brooke Elizabeth Kania Fred Guo Karaisz Clare Elizabeth Karlovec Trevor Scott Kauffmann Benjamin David Kaufman Alison Caroline Kebba Amanda Renee Kelleman Julia Quinn Kelly David Goodwin Kemp Tara Fraser Kemp Adam Castner Kendzulak Timothy Cole Kenny Jared Ronald Kern Austin Scott Kevitch Amjad Khalil Shane Russell Kiefer Victoria Emily Kielty Miss Michael Eugene Kimble Orman Lanier Kimbrough IV Elizabeth Mae Kirshenbaum Clinton Allen Kittrell Nicole Marie Klein Sophie Jane Kleinert Kelsey Ann Klopfer Paul Emil Klufas Elizabeth Rebecca Klunk Matthew Bryan Kneeland Carleton Perry Knisely Catherine Andrea Kobza Kapil Santosh Kolhatkar Meredith Betty Lou Korengold Stephen Michael Koullias Alexander Lee Kowler George Hobart Kreitler Gregory James Kreusser Ethan Kang Krokonko Kira Noelle Kukon Michael Evren Kumcu

Alizoda Kurbanov Jennifer Lynn LaBarre Madison Elizabeth Lane Mark Adam Langley Michaela Leigh LaPatin Bridget Mary LaPoint Thomas Anthony Latosek Elena Michelle Latzen Madeline Margaret Lawrence Corey William Lear Kathryn Marie Lebold Christopher Keesu Lee Owen Bruce Lee Andrew Joseph Leger III Joshua Aaron Leighton Jean Philipp Leite Cameron Jacqueline Lencki Alexis Mary Jane Leone Rebecca Lynn LeShay Priscilla Chung Ling Leung Laura Jill Levande Benjamin Louis Levine Rose Danae Lewis Kangqiao Li Xiaolong Li Hannah Erin Liebeskind Kate Elizabeth Liebman Madison Leigh Liss Ye Liu Chelsea Ann Lodato Dennis Alan Logan Jr. Lucas Foster Lombardi Taylor Christine Loughery Yang Lu Shayne Scott Lumadue Caroline Walker Lutz Laura Michelle Lutzker Brian Bernard Lynch James Aidan Lynch Mallory Raye Lyons Jinyu Ma Guy Gregory Macchia Eliza Milward Taylor Macdonald Sydney Morgan MacGregor Jessica Courtney Maguire Kristin Brittney Maguire Christopher James Mahder Rodman Alden Maier Michelle Elizabeth Makris Christina Lee Maloomian Kristina Lynn Mammano Michael Samuel Maneri Jr. Ryan Lee Marcil Uros Vukasin Markovic Charlotte Rose Marks Leylin Natalia Marroquin Kaitlin Leigh Marsh Yessica Martinez Francis Raphael Mascarenhas Alexander Jordan Massey Andrew Del Mast Andrew Paul Mastrocola Nicole Mastrodomenico Cherra Mina Mathis Dylan Richard Matteson Anna Michelle May Nicholas Bennett McAlister Joseph Pellegrino McCafferty Monique Angelica McCants Jackson Alexander McCarron Quinn Andrew McCarthy Sean Francis McCarthy Christopher Davies McCree Alice Teresa McCrory Samuel Lake McDonough Kathryn Jeffrey McDowell Michael Robert McGarrah Caitlin Marie McGilvery Hunter Patrick McGrogan Kelly Lynn McKenna Robert T. McLamb Clare Katherine McLaughlin Jack Eagen McLinden Hugo Haynes McMenamin Christopher James McNulty Stephen William McPeek Maura Clare McVeigh Cooper Wilson Mead Jennifer Susan Means Brenda Curtis Meany Joyce Murray Medeiros Justin Vanderbilt Meier Alexander Taylor Meijer Reyes Mendoza Steffany Jasper Meredyk Natalie Palmer Merin Justin Abraham Meshulam Joseph Michael Meyer Morgan Jean Mientus Anthony Martin Migliori Ashley L. Miller Jason Longley Miller Katelyn Amanda Miller Molly Elizabeth Miller Samuel Alan Miller Scott Anderson Miller Harrison William Mills Olesya V. Minina James Andrew Minnis Tracy Monica Mischell Rachel Elizabeth Misko Anthony Jacob Moats Kathryn Elizabeth Modugno Winona M. Mold Richard Matthew Monahon III William Thomas Mooney Tyler McCrea Moore Donna S. Morgan Elizabeth Anne Morgan Glen Nicholas Morisano Jr. Jessica Lauren Morra Anne Elizabeth Morris Samuel Robich Morris Michael Robert Morrison Douglas E. Mosher Matthew Joseph Mosquera Derek A. Moyer Jack Connolly Mulroe Victor David Munteanu Christopher Mulligan Murphy Kristin Elizabeth Mutch Jenni Anne Mykrantz Patryk S. Najbar Seung Rok Nam Daniel Mauricio Narvaez Caroline Tener Nesbit Michael Raymond Nicholson Kathryn Louise Nicolich Ashley Nicole Nisenson Sarah Biddle Nordgren Stephen George Norton Jr. Alex Owen Nowlin May Thu Nwe Nwe Margaret Ann O’Brien Robert Patrick O’Donnell Christina M. Oddo Christopher Philip Oesterlin Katherine Jean Olsen

Melanie Olsen Mikhail Osanov Patience Adwoa Osei Maja Ostojic Ralph Chester Otis V Claire Marie Ouimet Winnie Judy Ouma Stephanie Ovalle Joseph Daniel Pagliaro Tej Kumar Pahwa Christopher James Paine Derrick Randall Palmer Alexandra Marie Panzarino Nicole Theresa Papaleo Thomas Wrenn Paradise Stephen Edgar MacLachlan Parrish Emily Morgan Partridge Taylor Olga Pavetti Rachel Lucia Pearson Katherine Elizabeth Perez John Scott Perkins Myrna Goering Perkins Erica Mary Perrine Kate Ella Peterson Luke Aaron Peterson Elizabeth Ann Petrillo Stefan Petrovic William Alfred Pfister Samuel Winslow Deeds Philip Drew Logan Picketts Jackson Thomas Place Kelly Maire Pontecorvo Taryn Laura Pontolillo Megan Winn Burrell Pooley Brenna Mae Powell Christian Andrew Powell Robert Alexander Prieto Daniel Corpuz Prudente Madeline Morgan Pucciarello Stephanie R. Pujadas Amanda Gruver Puleo Nicholas Todd Pulvino Kristen Lee Purdy Ayan Purkayastha Emily Grisch Purtill Emma Foye Quinn Matthew James Ramey Tess Brittain Ramirez Laura Jeanne Razzuri Kegun Lucas Ream Matthew Alexander Reed Elizabeth Eleanore Reedt Benjamin Gates Rees Irwin Nelson Reibeisen Megan Shada Reid Sarah Lynn Reid Jacob Richard Reisser Trevor James Reitz Sarah Michelle Remshifski Zhihao Ren Carla Renee Renner Melissa Ann Replogle Victoria Lyn Resh Bethany Kate Reynolds Ashley Margaret Rhodes Kimberly Anne Rich Bryan Matthew Richman Sarah Jean Riessen Jean Wang Rieuthavorn Michael Eric Riggins Daniel Kevin Riley Kamal Jeffrey Riley Adrienne Rose Ring Allyson Marie Rivard Sara Rose Rizik Andrew Harold Roach Lindsay Alexandra Robinson Nigel Henry Robinson Brianan Melissa Roeder Emma Katherine Roehlke Alyssa Kirk Rollando Kristen Marie Romagnoli Michael Christian Romanowski Thomas Clifford Romanowski Judy Anne Ramiro Romero Shelby Arden Romine Kristen Ellen Ronca Kyle Lusho Rosen Mattea Steele Rossettie Griffin Robert Rowe Erin Catherine Roy Christopher Lynne Rung Frances Elisabeth Ruppe Amanda L. Ruppert Alexandra Moore Russell Lindsey Patricia Sabatasse Mark Claudius Sabbas Christopher Robert Sacks Alisha Tara Saini Luciana Guerra Salles Nicholas Alexander Salvo Joseph Antonio Sangimino Christopher Robert Santoro Esra Sardag Meredith Marie Sawyer Sarah Hill Schaefer Autumn Marie Schellenberger Samuel John Schlitzer Ryan Schmidt Victoria Elizabeth Schmidt Stephanie Lorain Schneider Margaret Adele Schneiderman Alyshia Jun Scholl Christos Todd Schrader Emily Cathleen Schreiner Lindsay Paige Schwartz Anton Prescott Scoco Katherine Suzanne Scott Olivia Marie Seecof Christopher William Seery Kasey L. Segiel Adam Jordan Selevan Sean Matthew Sellers Joseph David Selvaggio Jessica Marie Serrato Eliann Noa Shadmi Sean Joseph Sharkey III Christine Diane Sharp Sarah Marie Shehadi Benjamin John Shelly Emily Alice Shoemaker Allison Katherine Shook Wills Watkins Shott Jeremy Evan Shui Paul Andres Sierra Lana Paige Layton Sigband Lauren Elizabeth Sigler Kety Vanda Silva Christopher Devon Simonson Emily Rose Sinzer Matthew Joseph Sirianni Matthew James Sisto Brendan Shawn Slack Rachel Simone Slater Amanda Chaye Smith Dylan Jeffry Smith Heather Leigh Smith

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