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Volume XLVIII Issue 1
September 11, 2013
Highly anticipated softball field renovation underway Mike Black & Joe Sousa News Editor, Arrow Reporter For the first time since the program’s installation in the early 1980s, the softball field is undergoing a massive renovation and construction project. “This field upgrade has been planned over the past 12 months,” said Bruce Kirsh, director of Franklin Pierce Athletics. The facility has been named the Melissa Bisaccia Memorial Softball Complex in honor of the young lady who passed away tragically in 1997 after a rare complication with epilepsy just days before she was scheduled to begin her career as a student at Franklin Pierce College. “It’s an honor to continue to build the softball program with a facility that pays tribute to such a wonderful young woman,” said Head Coach Christine Grenache. “The more I learn about her passion as a student-athlete, the more humbled I am to be able to have some part in carrying her memory forward.” The softball renovation project is not just building onto an existing
space, but is replacing the existing field altogether. According to Kirsh, there will be a completely new field with updated drainage and a new
completely new as well, and the field will be fenced in. “A renovated facility was one of my top priorities when I accepted the position at Franklin
and batting cages on both the first and third base sides which will boost efficiency in practice and allow us to host various Northeast-10, NCAA
players, new dugouts and bleachers will also be built. In addition to those features, a press box will be built as soon as the school can raise and fund the cost, according to Kirsh. While construction on the field will be completed by the first week of September, the field is set to be officially open for October 1. This delay in opening to activities is to allow the new natural sod to grow roots and sew together. Until the field is officially opened, the softball team and intramural softball will practice and play on Pappas Field. “I’d just like to express my gratitude to everyone involved with both the planning and construction of the new complex. We will pay them back the only way we know how; making them proud on the field and off,” said Grenache.
Photo by Chloe Rodriguez natural turf and infield. The warning track material is
Pierce,” said Grenache. “One of the benefits of the facility are bullpens
and other regional softball events.” For the benefit of both fans and
Food garden provides organic vegetables on campus Chloe Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief The new campus food garden is bringing in more homegrown food to campus plates this fall. This has become an increasingly common practice at college institutions look-
ing for sustainable practices on campus. The campus garden was built during Earth Week 2013 by volunteers and over 100 freshman Composition II students. The intention behind building the campus garden was to provide a hands-on project for six freshman
Composition II classes that spent a semester exploring themes of food and sustainability. Since then, the vision for the garden has grown to provide opportunities such as a gathering place for classes, a resource for learning, and a visible statement about the university’s commitment
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to sustainability. Sustainability Coordinator Jess Gerrior and Professors Zan Walker-Goncalves, Sarah Dengler, and Nancy Lloyd launched this effort with the help of Joni Doherty, director of the New England Center for Civic Life. The professors came up with a curriculum and series of events focused around food and sustainability. “Building the garden was the culmination of these events, and involved over a hundred students as well as many wonderful staff members who volunteered time, expertise, and materials,” said Gerrior. So far, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, parsley, basil, spinach, kale, and nasturtiums, all from organic seeds which came from a grant program for schools growing gardens for education, can be found in the garden. Professor Catherine Koning also donated rhubarb, strawberry, comfrey, and other plants. This fall, garlic and onions will be planted and will bloom in the spring. Sophomore Maranda Osborn took the class that came up with the food garden and believes that it will make students healthier. “I think it will really benefit the school if the
garden grows because it gets people involved, would keep us healthy, and save money in the long run if we expand it,” said Osborn. Gerrior hopes to develop a program in Sustainable Agriculture, which was approved last spring and may run this year depending on enrollment. Gerrior hopes that the new campus garden can provide other educational practices such as the biology students performing soil tests, anthropology students researching medicinal plants, and psychology students studying the effect of the interaction with nature on mental health. “I see the garden as a ‘seed’ with potential for future growth, open to – and relying on – every community member,” said Gerrior. “I want to invite anyone interested in seeing the garden continue to get involved as often as possible.” If interested in helping out, contact the Ecology Club at ecoclub@ franklinpierce.edu or follow its efforts on the SustainabiltiyFPU Facebook page. So watch out Sodexho, Gerrior and the gang have planted a place on campus to feed hungry students, too.
CONTENTS News.......................Page 1 Features...................Page 2 Sports......................Page 3 Editorials................. Page 4-5 A&E....................... Page 6
How not to procrastinate u see page 2
Sustainability Events Fall Playlist u see page 6 u see page 4
Horoscopes u see page 6
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Professor Spotlight: Donna Decker Courtney Zorena A&E Editor Starting as a part-time teacher at Franklin Pierce in 1994, Donna Decker did not know she wanted to be an English professor right away. “I come from a very practical family, one that expected me to get a job out of college, so I majored in psychology, thinking to be a mental health counselor” said Decker. But when interviewing for mental health and social work jobs, she knew it was not for her. She moved forward to become an editorial assistant for a magazine, then landed a job with a major tobacco company, a job she was not too proud of. Amidst running around Providence, the favorite part of her day was reading her book. Therefore, she left her job and went back to school to pursue a master’s degree
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in English. “Fast forward a number
of years I marry, have three children,
have the master’s degree, and begin teaching at Salem State University and then at Franklin Pierce,” said Decker. While teaching at Franklin Pierce, Decker managed to get her doctorate and two of her children through school. The third is in his last year. When asked what Decker enjoyed most about teaching, students and colleagues were Decker’s first words. “What I most enjoy about teaching: the people -- students and my colleagues. I know it may sound Hallmarkish, like some pageant scripted speech, but truly, students are why I am here. I have a storehouse of funny and touching and even chilling moments that are keepsakes,” said Decker. Is there any favorite class to teach? No. Decker loves every one of them. “I have a fondness for the ones I created, among them Intentional
Venom: Making Meaning of School Shootings; Banned Books; Introduction to Creative Nonfiction; Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Introduction to Queer Studies (co-created),” said Decker. “If you don’t stop me, I’ll pull out the English curriculum and Women in Leadership curriculum and start listing them all off!”
Traveling from the classroom to the rain forest Alyssa Borelli Features Editor Professors Rhine Singleton and David Moon’s Tropical Forest Ecology class embarked on a trip to the tropical forests of Costa Rica on Wednesday, June 19, to Tuesday, July 2 . Katie Bernier ‘13 said the trip was life changing. “The country is beautiful and the people are so friendly.” After a ride from Boston, Mass to Houston, Texas, the class made it to San Jose, Costa Rica where the trip began at the Santa Rosa National Park. While there, the students saw exotic animals that are not found in Rindge. Bernier said among those animals were “tarantulas, scorpions, and cane toads as well as lots of cac-
ti.” The students spent a majority of their time in Monteverde, a cloud
What to wear this fall season Alyssa Borelli Features Editor Summer is slowly winding down and temperatures are getting cooler. Fall is on its way and it is time to get back into the grind of figuring out what to wear to class. You can rock the hallways with these upcoming trends. Women’s fashion forecast: According to Seventeen, checkered and plaid button-downs are going to be on the rise this fall. Pair them with skinny jeans and boots and you’ll be good to go. Don’t forget to accessorize with a chunky watch. Chambray shirts are in style as well as flowy tops. Bold, bright colored blazers pair well with either a dark-colored or white-colored skinny jeans (depending on the color of the blazer) with ankle boots. Colors such as black, white, tur-
quoise and hues of blue are on the forecast as well are lace details. Lace on shorts or tops will give an extra flirty look to any outfit. For a casual evening out, pair a printed tank top with skinny jeans and a denim vest. Men’s fashions forecast: According to GQ magazine, plaid oxford shirts are going to be on rise along with leather jackets. Printed tees are a must-have item in every man’s wardrobe, according to Fashionbeans. com, especially styles like animal motifs, nautical, stripes, city/place name references, floral, and tye dye. If getting all dressed up isn’t your style, then there is no worry – you can always rock that famous Franklin Pierce hoodie and sweatpants anywhere on campus.
forest, where they stayed at a biological reserve for five nights and hiked to the continental divide. Stephanie Boucher ‘13 said “there were a lot less mosquitos and flies than the other places, the temperature was bearable and the forests were so dense with green vegetation that there was so much to take in and appreciate.”
trip was going on the night walks and looking for frogs. Students were able to see many interesting creatures like peccaries, white-faced capuchin monkeys, three-wattled bellbirds, toucans, frogs, geckos, bright colorful birds, howler monkeys, orchid bees, bullet ants, army ants, leaf cutter ants, many different butterflies, and a couple types of poisonous snakes. “No close encounters though,” said Bernier. Their last stop on their journey was La Selva, which Bernier describes as, “a very famous biological Photo provided by Ben DiLaurio station where [many students were] working on their doctorate research Next, they went to San Gerardo, as well as trips from other colleges.” a biological station. Students had Bernier highly recommends this to walk to the station, leaving their trip to all biology majors. “It was an bags behind and taking everything incredible experience and I wouldn’t they needed for those three days. have changed a single thing about Bernier said that “the station had it,” said Bernier. a beautiful view of Arenal Volcano, which had stopped erupting about five years ago.” Bernier’s favorite part about the
Tips on how to not procrastinate this semester Courtney Zorena A & E Editor With back to school fun, it can be hard to stay focused. Here are some tips to help you stick to that school work:
1. Make a to-do list and finish it! 2. Have no distractions. Being surrounded by TV, Facebook, Twitter, and your friends can slow you down and be a distraction to your workload. 3. Finish the hard stuff first. You won’t be as tired when you’re doing it. 4. Time yourself. Make it a goal to finish your work by a certain time. 5. Finally, reward yourself. If you worked hard, you deserve it!
Eating in Rindge and beyond: A list of local eateries Alyssa Borelli Features Editor With the new addition of The Hometown Diner in Rindge along US Route 119, students can also enjoy other eateries in the area. As the cafeteria food becomes a bit repetitive and the late night munchies settle in, one may have to explore the realms of Rindge and beyond. Coffee Foggs Mini Mart, on Rt 202 at the Citgo gas station, offers New England Coffee, hot or iced, any size for only $0.99, as long as it is the flavor of the week. Pizza Family-owned and -operated since 1985, Pizza Haven, on Rt 119 just down the street from Foggs, offers homemade pizzas and calzones fresh daily, also serving gluten-free pizzas for those with Celiac or a gluten intolerance. In Fitzwilliam, NH, five miles down the road is Ed’s CrossRoads Pizza and Subs family-owned and operated, as well. Delivery to campus is available. Pizza Pie, located
in Rindge County Convenience on Rt 119, offers homemade pizzas and assorted pastas for delivery, as well. Sandwiches Sandwich Master, formerly located in Foggs Mini Mart, offers comfort food on a sub roll, such as the “Pilgrim,” a typical Thanksgiving day foods on a sub roll. It also has a sandwich called the “Dumpster,” containing chicken fingers, fried mozzarella sticks, and onion rings. With names like that, you’ll be wanting to try them all. Seafood Kimball Farm ice cream stand and restaurant is known for its legendary ice cream, serving over 50 flavors, according to its website. This place is a must for you and your Franklin Pierce family. They offer hearty seafood dishes, salads, burgers, and even chowder. It even has a country store bringing in the small New England hometown feel and decor. Chinese Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant Lounge and Bar on Main Street in Jaffrey, NH. Lee and Mount Fuji 50 Jaffrey Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458 Friends Garden Chinese and Szechuan Cuisine in Winchendon, Mass. American J.P. Stephen‘s Restaurant & Tavern, on U.S. 202, at the end of Mountain Road, offers an all-American family and friends casual atmosphere. Farmer’s Markets If you’d rather make your meals, here’s a list of local farmer’s markets to get the freshest ingredients for that perfect meal: Every Monday through October 7 in Peterborough (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), Monadnock Community Hospital. Every Tuesday through Oct. 29 in Keene (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), behind the Colonial Theatre. Wednesdays through Oct 16 in Peterborough (3 p.m-6 p.m.), Depot Square. Thursdays through October 24 in Keene (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Cheshire Medical Center, near employee entrance. Thursdays through October 10 in Rindge (3 p.m.-6 p.m.), West Rindge
Common Park at the corner of Rt 202 and Bradford or take Mountain Road all the way to end and it will be straight ahead. Saturdays through October 4 in Jaffrey (9am- noon), Coll’s market and Deli parlor, Old Shuman Rd. See more details in the Monadnock Table’s Summer 2013 edition or online at www.monadnocktable.com A - J.P. Stephen’s Restaurant & Tavern, U.S. 202, Rindge, N.H. B - Pizza Haven, New Hampshire
Map provided by Google Maps 119, Rindge, N.H. C - Fogg’s Mini Mart, U.S. 202, Rindge, N.H. D - Pizza Pie, New Hampshire 119, Rindge, N.H. E - Kimball Farm, Turnpike Road, Jaffrey, N.H. F - Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant, Jaffrey, N.H. G- Friend’s Garden Chinese Restaurant, Central Street, Winchendon, Mass.
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Cross country hopes to launch new era James Terry Sports Editor
Returning on the men’s team are standouts Colton Ham and Antoine Gisore, who both have sophomore eligibility. Each of them are coming off a successful first season, which include accolades in indoor and outdoor track as well. They will be joined by newcomers B.J. Smith and Dage Minors. Both Smith and Minors were not only among the top high school runners in their respective states last season, but they were two of the better distance runners in all of New England as each of them placed in the top 50 at the New England High School Cross Country Championships while both completing the course in under 17 and a half min-
Cross country Head Coach Zach Emerson set out on the difficult task to rebuild the women’s program as well as start up the men’s program last fall. Now entering his second year, the expectations continue to grow as strong recruiting classes enter the program to help build an already young and talented squad. “Last year was one of the most successful first-year programs in recent history and our second year is projected to be even better,” Emerson said. “Both our men’s and women’s cross country squads look to turn some heads this fall.”
utes. Returning on the women’s end is Alyssa Lambert, who was one of the top freshman distance runners in the entire East region last year. Lambert and the rest of the young squad will be joined by incoming freshman Holly Lindoe, who won a National Championship last March in an indoor race-walking event and was also a standout distance runner. “We are working with what many would consider the best incoming recruiting class in the [Northeast-10 Conference] for back-to-back years,” Emerson said. “Our sport is one that is usually dominated by experienced juniors and seniors. However, I’d take my young men and women
over our rivals upperclassmen any day.” One big difference between last season and this season is the exposure the team will have to fans as Franklin Pierce will be holding its first home meet in program history this fall, the Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup. The event, which is named after Athletic Director Bruce Kirsh, will be a 5K race held on September 14. It will start and finish on the grassy field above Sodexo Field. There will be 12 other teams competing in the event, including conference rivals Southern Connecticut State, Merrimack and Saint Anselm. “We hope to have a big crowd out there supporting our Ravens,” Emer-
son said. The Northeast-10 Championships will be held in late October in Manchester, NH, and the team is hoping to establish itself as a conference powerhouse with a strong outing in the meet. “Transitioning from ‘new kids on the block’ to real contenders is something we look forward to doing this fall,” said Emerson. The Ravens will also host the 2014 Northeast-10 Cross Country Championships next fall, and if the strong recruits all run up to standard along with the returning runners, the team will have a true chance to claim victory on their home course.
Seniors could be key to volleyball success Brett Bosley Senior Reporter
have evolved it to what it is today. It amazes me that this class has rebuilt this program, in a grander fashion that I hoped,” said Dragan. The main piece of the puzzle sits on four-year stars Lauren Miller and Katie Jackson, who have been the staple of the Ravens’ game plan since their arrival on campus in 2010. Miller will be called upon to be a team leader and be the team’s rearmost defensive player. Miller’s defense will be key in the Ravens’ success as she needs to be able to get to any ball that comes her way on the court. Jackson will find herself up front at the net to get as many touches and blocks as possible. She will need to execute her 31s effectively and run the slide more often. However, the Ravens will be without her for the first two weeks of the season due to injury.
A culmination of talent, both on and off the court, has come together in Rindge this upcoming volleyball season under Coach Stephanie Dragan. The Lady Ravens are looking to make a statement in the Northeast-10, and potentially win their first conference championship in program history and make back-toback NCAA tournament appearances. This year, the Ravens make a strong case to make the deepest postseason run since 2005 as they return six seniors to their lineup, and first NCAA tournament appearance under Dragan. “This senior class is very special to me. They are my first recruited class. They bought into my vision for this program as high school seniors and
Sports by the numbers Compiled by Senior Reporters
18 Number of men’s soccer appearances in the NCAA tournament.
17 Number of service aces it will take Lauren Miller to set the career record for the program this season.
5 Number of games the Sprint Football program has played in its history.
3.1 The amount of miles in the Franklin Pierce home cross country course.
6 The number of National Championships won by the
women’s soccer program.
The second piece to the puzzle Dragan has created comes in the talents of Natasha Ray, Stephanie Svorinic, and Catie Swiderski. Ray
Looking to blend with the veterans will be role players from last year and a freshman class that Coach Dragan is very excited to see hit the
GPA on campus for an athletic team the past three years, as well as the highest GPA out of all 16 volleyball teams in the Northeast-10 Confer-
will look to back up a strong 2012 campaign with a solid senior year. She will have the opportunity to play different positions, and be an anchor in the serve-receive alongside Miller. Svorinic, who already ranks third in career assists after two seasons, will be an unsung hero for the Ravens. She flies under the radar talent-wise in what she contributes to the Ravens. Her pass consistency will be something to watch this season, as her connection with the front hitters will be key in the Ravens’ success. Lastly, Swiderski will be looked upon to help with the offensive powerhouse the Ravens can supply. Her tough attack, with some spunk behind it, has already grown into a sensation in Raven Nation, and will once again be a crowd favorite, putting Swiderski as one of the more exciting players on the floor for the Ravens this season. Adding to the veteran squad will be Ashley Bruce and Sandy Maliangos. Bruce falls under the radar talent wise, and will find herself in a nice role in the offense, while Maliangos will be called upon as a serve/ defensive specialist. Coach Dragan points out that Maliangos will be looked upon as a role model for the freshman class due to her strong leadership on and off the court.
floor. The first freshman is Aiden Garcia, a 5-foot-10 middle from Texas. Garcia is in a prime position, as she has the potential to start in the group of seniors. Her success will come from her talent to run the slide, as well as how she connects with the veterans on the floor, specifically her setter-hitter connection with Svorinic. To combat Svorinic at the setter position is Kelsey Hausman, a 5-foot-6 native of Utah. Her style completely differs from that of Svorinic, which can be positive for the Ravens. It gives the offense two different looks if the offense starts to struggle or if Svorinic gets out of sync. It makes for a nice luxury that other teams in the Northeast-10 Conference do not have. Putting aside the talent, the key to any success to a postseason run will be the ability to win on the road, which Dragan admits will be something that the Ravens have to focus on. Adding to the success and promise on the floor are the achievements the Ravens have made in the classroom. The team has had the highest
ence the past two years. With the team pulling out a cumulative GPA of 3.65, it is one triumph that Coach Dragan puts right up next to winning a championship. “This academic culture is in our program because our seniors demand it to be,” said Dragan. “Academics are a priority to this senior class, and now this team. We had to develop a culture for our program and the seniors have done an incredible job.” The Ravens open up their season at the Marauder Clash in Millersville, Penn. on September 6-7. The team’s first conference game is September 14 at Post University and the first home game is September 21 versus New Haven at 1 p.m. “This is going to be an exciting year for us. We need to contain our self-imposed pressures and play our game. If we can stay healthy and happy, we should journey successfully into the postseason,” said Dragan.
Sprint football poised for successful sophomore season Mike Husson Senior Reporter Last year marked the inaugural season of Franklin Pierce’s sprint football team with its only win coming on the road against Princeton. This season, the team will look to build off of what was a good experience boost for the team. They ended up losing three seniors, as well as two of their starting quarterbacks. But Head Coach Peter Ewald has faith the team will be growing very well this season. “Entering our second season, we have gained an entire year of experience. We now have returning players, the unknown of competing at this level is not as big as it was in our first year,” said Ewald. “We have an excellent class of incoming
freshman. They are from all over the country; our coaching staff did an excellent job of recruiting this year.” According to the numbers Ewald provided, the team added 29 incoming freshman from all over the country. This included places such as Massachusetts, New Hampshire, California, Colorado, Texas, Maryland and Florida, among other states. As for the players returning, it will be that much more important for them to get a jumpstart on training for the regular season. The defense will have much of its core back with players like Mike Abrams, Taylor Miller, James Willette and Connor Rogowsky. Jahlil Dean will also be hoping to anchor an offense that will most likely be brand new. As for Abrams, he has been get-
ting ready since the end of last season in anticipation for the fall. “My workout habits have been pretty intense. Also, I’ve been studying techniques for the multiple positions I’ll be playing,” said Abrams. “I’ve personally been practicing ever since I came back home in the beginning of the summer. I want to be the best I can be when I line up against my opponents for the first time this season and show everyone we are the team to watch this year in this league.” The team will open up the season at Navy on September 13, a team that it didn’t play last season. The first home game for the Ravens will be against Army, another new opponent, on September 28.
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Letter from the Editor: Welcome home
Photo by Chloe Rodriguez Dear Franklin Pierce students, First off, we at The Pierce Arrow would like to extend a big welcome back to campus to everyone who has
shared this special corner of Rindge with us for the past few years: classmates, faculty, staff, and community members. More importantly, we’d like to extend an even bigger welcome home to all of those freshmen joining us here for the first time. The first month on campus is an unforgettable one, so move in your dorms, and get out on campus, immediately. The staff of The Pierce Arrow put together this issue in the hope that it will introduce the incoming class to a slice of the Raven experience, and help re-acquaint those of you who feel that you’ve already been gone for too long. Something that I’ve learned in my years of being a student here is: Buffalo Chicken on Wednesdays in
the cafeteria brings out a whole new breed of hunger within students. Just kidding…but not really. What I really mean to say is I’ve learned that the campus is filled with a sense of community. You can walk to every building and be greeted with a smile and hello from people you walk by in the halls. You are welcomed by any form of club on campus, ranging from Ecology Club to the Gay Straight Alliance. And hey, you can even be in the line for Buffalo Chicken in the cafeteria, stand between a senior and a sophomore and can easily spark a conversation with either one. This is why I began writing for The Pierce Arrow. I loved the community feel and I wanted to write about the great things this school does to provide it,
and I’m happy to say that I’ve been doing it since my freshman year. But we always need new writers! The great thing about working for The Pierce Arrow is that you can do pretty much anything you want. If you love posting pictures to Instagram, just send us photos of the events here on campus. If there’s a band you love to hate, write a review. If there’s something that you’d love to see on campus, or something you wish you could change, write about it. My point is this: We strive to carry the campus conversation, but it’s hard to do that all by ourselves from the windowless computer lab of the Fitzwater Center. You guys are the heart and soul of this paper and we
want to know what’s best for the paper by those who read it. But the goal of this letter is not to recruit. It is to show how much the community appreciates the campus we live on for more than half of a year. Now is your time to make the best of it, and we’ll show you how. In short: Waste no time. Get out there and learn, study, explore, party, cheer, achieve, and sleep far too little. We’ll be along for the ride to cover it all. Best regards, Chloe Rodriguez
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Sustainability on your fall calendar: Events and dates to know Professor Jess Gerrior Sustainability Coordinator
Welcome new and returning students, faculty and staff! As your Sustainability Coordinator, I am dedicated to connecting you with opportunities and resources to make our campus a stronger and more resilient community, and I can’t wait to get you started. Here are some
sustainability events and dates to get on your calendar right away; if you are interested in attending, reach me at sustainabilitycoordinator@ franklinpierce.edu or 603-899-4175 for details. 1. Northeast Campus Sustainability Forum (NECSF): September 20 in Boston, Mass. At the forum, the Pierce Media Group will be awarded with a $1,000 mini-grant to imple-
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ment “Voices: Engaging Communication in Sustainability.” This project, which will take place over the course of the 2013-2014 academic year, will give students the opportunity to “find their voice” in the sustainability movement. It will include live webcast speaker events, public service announcements for radio and television broadcast, and more. In addition to the award presentation, workshops at the NECSF on September 20 will include Climate Impact Planning, Finance, Change Agents, and Marketing & Communication. For more information, visit www.NECSF.com. 2. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo: October 6-9 in Nashville, Tenn. Lacey Allain (Class of 2016) and I will be presenting “Digging In: A First-Year Sustainability Experience,” highlighting the combined efforts of The Sustainability Center, The New England Center for Civic Life, and Composition faculty and students to not only build a food garden on campus, but to integrate issues of food and sustainability with community engagement, de-
liberative dialogue, and writing. The AASHE Conference is a huge learning and networking opportunity; for more information, visit www. AASHE.com. 3. Campus Sustainability Day: October 23, nationwide and on campus. Details for this event are still being planned, which means there are opportunities for involvement. This year’s Campus Sustainability Day theme is “Climate Adaptation: Resilient Campuses & Communities.” For more information, visit www. CampusSustainabilityDay.org. 4. Food Day: October 24, nationwide and on campus. This year, the Sustainability Center is working with Farm to Institution New England (FINE) and our Sodexho dining service partners to bring more local food to campus and highlight the benefit of buying locally-raised food for our environment, economy, and society. FINE is “a six-state collaboration working to strengthen our regional food system by increasing the demand for and use of New England food by New England institutions such as schools, hospitals, colleges, government agencies, and corporations.” For more information, visit
www.FarmToInstitution.org. 5. Eco Club: Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Raven’s Nest, Eco Club plans and organizes events, contests, fund raisers, and other programs throughout the year, and is a fun way to get involved with student leadership. For more information, email EcoClub@franklinpierce.edu or attend Eco Club meetings. 6. Sustainability Council: Meets monthly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Fall 2013 meeting dates are Sep. 9, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9. The Sustainability Council is comprised of staff, faculty, and students; we discuss climate action and sustainability issues campus-wide, including energy, recycling, housing, academics, and more. New members are always welcome. For more information, email SustainabilityCoordinator@ franklinpierce.edu or attend Council meetings. Please take advantage of these opportunities; I look forward to seeing you there!
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Artist in Focus – Alize Cordell Courtney Zorena A&E Editor Moving her feet at five years old, Alize Cordell loved to dance from the beginning. “One of my friends had started to take classes and her mom suggested to mine that I should start. Dance teaches so many things that children should learn like discipline and dedication. My parents thought it would be important for me to pick up life skills early,” said Cordell. As Cordell danced throughout her life, her favorite type of dance has now become a tie between modern and Broadway. “Modern is such a breathtaking style to watch. There are some pieces that are purely dance and are beautiful to watch, [while] others have deep meaning behind them and make you think while enjoying the dance,” said Cor-
essay, which was about dance, it was time to send in her applications. “At that point, my mom told me to pick what I wanted to do and that I could always go back to college again. I changed all my applications to majoring in dance and psychology,” said Cordell. The small, tight-knit dance community at Franklin Pierce was perfect for Cordell. But, what will she do in the future? “I plan to go onto graduate school and further my psychology degree,” said Cordell. “Although,” she adds, “my dream is to move to New York City and dance my way through life. Maybe I’ll give it a try at some point.” Photo provided by Alize Cordell dell. But she loves the energetic and fun Broadway style of dance just as much.
Knowing that she wanted to go to college with a dance program was obvious. However, Cordell is actu-
ally not only majoring in dance, but psychology as well. After filling out applications and writing her college
Recipe on a Budget
by Chloe Rodriguez
Microwaved Vegetable Ramen Noodles Let’s be real: when you’re in college, you’re on a budget. Sometimes buying pub food just isn’t going to satisfy your bank account and you succumb to buying dirt-cheap packets of ramen. Now, having the same kind of ramen every so often gets boring, not to mention unhealthy. To add more variety, and a full serving of vegetables, all you need is a microwave to enjoy the Vegetable Ramen Noodles. The best part is it’s under $5 and you don’t even need to leave your dorm.
You’ll need: 1 can of vegetables 1 packet of Ramen noodles, any flavor
Open the can of vegetables and warm them up in the microwave. Once finished, place them on the side. In another bowl, put the entire unbroken block of ramen in a microwaveable bowl with just enough water to cover. Place it in the microwave for three to five minutes. Once ready, pour in the flavor packet and stir it until flavoring dissolves. Add the heated vegetables and enjoy!
Horoscopes
by Courtney Zorena
Aires: Normally, you adventurous Aires you, your goal is to start the school year off with a bang! However, this year at the start of the month, summer mode still isn’t leaving. Use your active and bright energy to push yourself into your schoolwork and getting involved. Taurus: Don’t be afraid to ask for help this month. You may need it. You could have a struggle assimilating back into school, but your love life is sure to be in bloom. You could be someone’s main squeeze! Gemini: Your social life will be moving, moving, moving, dear Gemini, but that’s nothing new because of your charming personality. You’re likely to get involved in school even more as well.
Virgo: You have been feeling down lately,Virgo. Which is normally not like you. But with your spunk you will move forward with a smile. Libra: Libra, you love to have balance. But this month you have been focused on a certain someone. Make sure to focus on yourself as well. You are just as important. Scorpio: Dear Scorpio, just relax! We all know you are determined, but don’t overwork yourself, save some of your energy for the next month! Sagittarius: Success is coming your way! You have been working hard lately and this month it will finally pay off! Go you, Sagittarius!
Cancer: Give yourself time to relax and unwind this year. As a Cancer, you need it to stay focused. Have some you time.
Capricorn: Uh oh Capricorn, you loved your relaxing summer. But it’s time to get back in the game! Make sure you’re not slacking!
Leo: Dear Leo, use this month to clean and organize. And this new year means new clothes! And style is definitely in your stars.
Aquarius: You have never felt so energized, dear Aquarius! Make sure you keep that going, because there is great energy on the way.
Pisces: Pisces, you never stop do you? You are more determined than ever to make this year great! It will be full of fun too!