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The Wilson Billboard December 4, 2009 Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Vol. XXXXI, No. 7

Wilson College Launches New Logo And Slogan “With Confidence”

by Xiaomeng Li Wilson recently released its brand-new logo and tagline. Most students saw them on the Wilson website after they came back from Thanksgiving break. The new logo consists of the abbreviation “WC” -- Wilson College -- and the founding year 1869, which is at the lower left corner. Along with the logo is the new tagline that reads, “Wilson College, With Confidence.”

During the public announcement on Nov. 24 in the Harry R. Brooks Science Center auditorium, President Lorna Edmundson explained that the new logo and tagline of Wilson is part of the ongoing Branding Wilson campaign. According to Edmundson, Wilson based its campagin on the spirit of the Wilson Honor Principle and Mission Statement.

Wilson started the branding project in the fall of 2008. The Communication Department hired Carnegie Communications to help research and design the campaign. Carnegie Communications did their research based on the Wilson Honor Principle and Mission Statement, as well as the opinions of 10 different focus groups which included current students, faculty, staff, alumnae, board members, etc. After collecting the focus group's understandings and expectations of Wilson, Carnegie Communications decided on common values and traits that would make Wilson distinctive.

Carnegie Communications and Wilson Communications Department then developed an “internal positioning statement” which says, “Wilson College is a premier, forward-thinking institution for preparing passionate advocates to lead change to ward a better and more equitable global society.” Debra Collins, Director of Communications, explains that this internal positioning statement is not a new mission statement. Instead, it is a general guide that Wilson needs to keep in mind and reflect in public campaigns and presentations in the future.

Last spring, Wilson faculty and staff voted on three taglines. Finally, “Wilson College, With Confidence” was chosen by a 2/3 vote. Collins believes that this tagline reflects an attribute of Wilson, “Some students may be unsure about who they are. And with the education offered by Wilson, they will leave here with confidence.” Besides, the resonance of the tagline could also make people remember Wilson, according President Edmundson in the public announcement. Early in the summer of 2009,

Carnegie Communications offered three logos in an online survey to the Wilson community. Although there was a close vote between two logos, the winning logo was finally chosen because current students and alumnae preferred it. The Communications Department believed these two groups’ opinion was more important in terms of building Wilson’s new image.

Collins says that the new logo represents Wilson’s value of tradition as well as innovation. The founding year of Wilson, displayed on the logo, reflects the importance of Wilson’s history. The colors of the logo still remain blue and silver, which are the conventional colors of Wilson. The font of the logo is Garamond FB Display, modernized by the designer, which symbolizes the convergence between tradition and innovation.

“Wilson is always on the head of the curve,” says Collins, “the adult degree program, women with children program, sustainable farming and CSA are all very innovative in this area.”

Some students give their thoughts on the new logo and tagline. Alexandra H. ’13 says the new logo is “strong in its simplicity” as she explains that “it has the date of beginning, something that has instilled education, honor, and confidence in lives ever since.” Janessa Demeule ’11 feels the message is clearly conveyed by the tagline, but “it kind of falls short. I feel like it is more a slogan for an old fashioned woman’s prep school than a college.”

The purpose of this branding project is to make Wilson stand out in the education market and attract more potential students. For now, the Communications Department is preparing a manual about the new logo and tagline. In the near future, the department will also modify the Wilson website in order to make it more distinctive and better reflect Wilson’s new brand.

Appenzellar Family’s Final Gift Equals $8.6 Mil for Science Center

by Kayla Chagnon On Thurs, Nov. 9, Wilson announced that the college recently received a $4.3 million gift from the Appenzellar-Buchanan family. The name might seem familiar on campus; the dance studio in Davidson Hall, the Appenzellar-Buchanan Dance Studio, received its name from a gift from the same family.

This large gift culminated years of giving from the family. Margaret C. “Maggie” Appenzellar ‘54 left most of her family’s estate to Wilson making the college the “primary beneficiary” according to the College’s press release. Maggie Appenzellar was one of twelve women in the Appenzellar-Buchanan family to attend Wilson. Her mother, both of her grandmothers and her two sisters attended Wilson. This was a cumulative gift from all the sisters, Maggie Appenzellar, Anne Appenzellar ‘45 and Jean Appenzellar ’47. Previously, the family gave the college both large and small gifts and Jean Appenzellar left Wilson $1.5 million in a trust that Wilson collects interest on each year according to Jeff Zufelt, Vice

President of College Advancement.

Zufelt said that Maggie Appenzellar recently moved back to Chambersburg about a year ago and was living in Penn Hall next to campus. He said that, “she enjoyed herself here; she reconnected with college friends and made new friends with Wilson Alumnae that live at Penn Hall.” Last year she celebrated her 55 reunion and stayed the weekend in Wilson’s dormitories.

Zufelt also said that the college “had been having conversations with Maggie about making a gift while she was still alive so she could see first hand” the benefit her gift had on Wilson. He said that the whole college was saddened when she past away without seeing the benefit that her gift could have had on the campus. Zufelt said that it is amazing to see the “impact women have when they work together” like the Appenzellar sisters.

The gift will support the new Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology. “The latest Appenzellar gift will actually realize a total of Continued on Page 2

Editorial-Opinion

Editorial

by Sarah Martin “Happy Holidays,” is a greeting that is meant to encompass the many holidays during the winter months. While this greeting is a good way to include everyone, we must ask ourselves why do we have to group these holidays together?

A possible answer may be that in today’s society people have become more conscientious towards what offends other groups. Offense being either, addressing the person by the wrong religion or by leaving out one of the many religious groups who celebrate during the winter months.

Saying “Seasons Greetings” or “Happy Holidays” ensures all the holidays and beliefs are included. It’s much like saying “Good Day” or “Hello” instead of saying “Good Morning” “Afternoon” or “Evening” because many people hold different beliefs as to when the morning ends and the afternoon begins.

If we can get along with understanding each other when we say “Good Afternoon” at five in the evening, why can we not understand each other’s different views when one person says “Merry Christmas” or the like? Some people may view five in the afternoon as evening or dinner time, but we do not complain about that, we merely accept that they are wishing us well.

Why is it that we take “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Hanukah” or any of the other religious greetings more personally? Most of these simply mean “Have a Great Day.” They are so ingrained in our culture that they have become standard greetings during this time of the year. Recently, however, this standard, simple greeting has caused offense among various groups who feel they are being excluded.

Perhaps we should take the greetings as what they are, a greeting.

Not a way for one person to impose their beliefs on another. It is simply another way for someone to wish another well during this season of many holidays.

The following poem is a recreation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” originally written by Clement Clarke Moore. This recreation mimics what it may sound like if we used only neutral greetings.

Twas the Holiday Season, a Poem for All

by Sarah Martin and Joan Martin

Twas the holiday season, when all through the world Not a greeting was given, not even a word.

Macy’s is decorated with care, In hopes that St. Someone soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her ‘kerchiefs, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out in the world there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a higher power, and not a word could you hear.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment I must not say St. Nick More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

“Now Seasons Greetings! Now Happy Holidays!, Out with Merry Christmas! Out with Happy Hanukkah! And Kwanzaa!

To the North Pole! To the South Pole!

All religions! Celebrate! Celebrate all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With Happy Holidays, and Seasons Greetings too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on my mouth The singing and caroling of way down south.

I drew in my head, and was turning around, In hopes that equality could be found.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And our greetings were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

Thank you, one and all for a great semester, and a happy December too!

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Sun, Dec. 6, 8:00pm In the Old Gym (Gymnastics Center)

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Continued from Page 1 $8.6 million for Wilson, because it will be matched by Wilson graduate Marguerite Brooks Lenfest, Class of 1955, and her husband, H.F. ‘Gerry’ Lenfest” according to the press release. Zufelt said that this latest gift was generous and helped put a “huge dent” in the cost of the building. Students agreed that they were happy that the college had received the money. However, some hoped that the college would use the money to strengthen departments on campus and make improvements all around.

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Where Did All the Koreans Go?

News

by Xiaomeng Li Many upperclassmen who typically see a large group of Korean exchange students come to Wilson are surprised to find there are only three this year.

Although it is certainly a great thing to have new exchange students, the question still remains: why is there a dramatic decline in number? The answer is definitely unclear to students. Chrissy Shick ’11, besides showing her gratefulness for having some students from Korea this year, says that, “In my freshman year, there were many Korean students and I had the pleasure of meeting them all and still keep in touch with most of them…

I’m not sure why not that many came this year.” Megan Clark ’11 also says that, “The Korean girls that came this year are so sweet and very fun to get to know. However, I also really wish that more Korean girls could have had the opportunity to come here as well.” So what happened? Why is there an unusual decline of Korean students?

According to Mary Ann Naso, Vice President for Enrollment, the decline of Korean students is due to many reasons. Wilson College has agreements with two universities in Korea–Seoul Women’s University and Ewha University–for their students to attend Wilson for one full academic year as a study abroad experience. Wilson College is supposed to have six students from each university. Three students are awarded full-tuition, but they still pay room, board and fees. Three other students receive modest financial aid toward tuition expenses and still pay the full price of room, board and fees.

The three Korean students that came to Wilson this year are all from Seoul Women’s University. Naso explains that one reason there is no one from Ehwa University is “that Ewha is expanding the study abroad opportunities for their students to universities in countries all over the world.” Another reason, however, is that the global economic crisis has seriously affected Korea, thus the overall number of study abroad students has decreased. In fact, Wilson recruited six Korean students from Seoul Women’s University during the past summer, but because of the difficult economy, three of them decided not to attend.

Nevertheless, there is good news. Paul Miller, the International Student Advisor, tells us that, “We are fortunate to have developed a recent exchange agreement with another major Women’s University in Seoul, Sookmyung University. It will be sending students to Wilson to study this coming J-term.” This group of 13 Korean students will take a class with Prof. Julie Raulli as well as tour places such as Washington D.C. and Gettysburg.

Moreover, there is more good news for American students. Although there are fewer Korean students, it will not affect the BIP program that Wilson has had with Seoul Women’s University for many years. According to Wilson College’s Study Abroad webpage, Bahrom International Program (BIP) is an “intensive and rewarding four-week course of study” in Seoul, the Capital city of South Korea. “Each year, Seoul Women’s University invites participants to learn about the language, art, history, political system and economic structure of South Korea by providing an exciting and varied curriculum.” Wilson students only need to pay a reasonable amount of money and have a wonderful summer experience in South Korea.

Besides Korean students, Wilson is also seeking international students from all over the world. During her recent trip to Japan, President Edmundson visited the Sakae Institute, which used to work extensively to support Japanese students to studying in the U.S. Naso, says however, “the birthrate in Japan is decreased and there are not as many college students as before. So the Sakae Institute is also working on sending students from China, as well as Thailand, to America.”

Naso says Wilson actively works on recruiting more international students because of its pursuit of diversity and global initiative. Besides stating that Wilson always welcomes students from abroad, she again encourages more American students to take the advantage and have a study abroad experience because “it would be life-changing and it is wonderful to build such an experience into your college curriculum.”

Dinner Under the Stars

by Kate Lautenbach

The Wilson College White Dinner looks to be one of this year’s most exciting campus events. This event takes place on Dec. 5, and begins with hors d’oeuvres at 6:00pm. The dinner follows at 6:30 with dancing in Sarah’s Coffee House. This year the Ninety Fifth Annual White Dinner’s theme is ‘Starry Night.’

The history of White Dinner at Wilson is very interesting. The tradition began in 1914 because of the plight of the citizens of Belgium during World War I. The Belgians fiercely fought the German occupation, but found Photo by Sarah Martin themselves blockaded. As a result, they experienced a shortage of supplies which made survival through the upcoming harsh winter almost impossible.

The general concern throughout the United States, stirred the college to join in an effort to raise money for the Belgian’s cause. The effort at Wilson, called the “self-denial campaign,” included the sacrificing of “non-necessities” such as candy and the extravagant Christmas parties commonly held on campus. Instead of these luxuries, White Dinner was held in order to raise money for the war effort.

This fundraiser became a tradition that lead to a dinner to support various worthy causes. Some of these causes included sponsorship or scholarships for Wilson students.

Traditionally all students dressed in white. As the years past students wore other colors, but the seniors continued to wear white dresses. Later there was an attempt to make all of the food white in order to further enhance the theme of the dinner. That was later discouraged because, as Rebecca Hammell, the Assistant Dean of Students states, “the food became very boring.” The dinner itself is about raising support for college charities and brings to all students and guests the spirit of Christmas. This year’s White Dinner promises to be very exciting and engaging during its beautiful Starry Night.

Rosenkrans Houses Students for J-Term

by Sarah Martin This semester is drawing to a close and soon January Term classes will begin. J-Term housing is in Rosenkrans Hall this year because Wilson is consolidating its hall usage. This consolidation will save on energy expenses. Sherri Ihle, Director of Resident Life, states that the reason the college chose Rosenkrans was because “it made sense to consolidate to where we already had occupants that could not be moved.” Currently, Rosenkrans houses staff and students on the first floor. The full kitchens offer additional benefits and are more convenient than other buildings on campus, such as South Hall’s partial kitchen.

Margaret Barry ’11, does not mind being in Rosenkrans for J-Term, but she feels students should be better informed. “They should send out more information about it, rather than just a note from the RA and an email.” An example of this information is that dorms from this semester will be closed to students during J-Term. This means students must take what they need for J-Term home and bring it back to school in January. Barry feels this is an unnecessary inconvenience, “I would prefer to stay in my dorm, or at least be allowed back into it when we sign in. It’d be easier than lugging everything home and then back to college.”

J-Term residents will receive a confirmation email on Dec. 4. Rosenkrans opens Sat, Dec. 2 at 11:00am and closes at noon on Sun, Jan. 24.

Additional questions may be sent to Sherri Ihle at sihle@wilson.edu

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Have a Green and Sustainable Christmas

Megan Dennis ‘11 breezes through the course Courtesy of Nicole Malott-Shelton

Hunt Seat Show Had Great Success

by Kate Lautenbach

Wilson College’s Equestrian Center hosted the Hunt Seat Show on Nov. 14, 2009. The co-captain of Wilson College’s Hunt Seat Team, Nicole Malott-Shelton ‘10 says, “over-all I believe it went smoothly, the shows are always better at home because the members of our team are used to dealing with the school horses.” This year the Hunt Seat Team has 13 members and many of them placed at the show. Some of the classes that the Wilson College Hunt Seat Team placed in included first place finishes by C.J. Giacomini in the Intermediate Over Fences class and Erin Dickerson in the Novice on the Flat class. Cara Spring, Charis Brenneman, Rebecca Korab, Megan Dennis and Erin Dickerson placed third. Also, Paetra Hennigar placed fourth, while Casara Gross and Julia Hampton placed fifth.

There are 10 other colleges in Zone 3 Region 1 along with Wilson College. These colleges include Bucknell University, Dickinson College, Franklin and Marshall College, Gettysburg College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Juniata College, Lebanon Valley College, Millersville University, Penn State University, Susquehanna University and York College of Pennsylvania. Many of the horses were impressive, although some of them misbehaved. Shelton explains that this is often the case with intercollegiate shows especially when they last long into the day.

The Hunt Seat Team appreciates all of the volunteers that responded to their campus-wide email requesting help. Many people who volunteered to help during the show spent the day holding horses and completing other helpful tasks. Malott-Shelton and the Wilson College Hunt Seat Team would like to thank these volunteers for their assistance.

by Christina Sauter As a not-so-wealthy college student, I recently began thinking about the upcoming holiday season. In the midst of dreaming about all the wonderful food I will inhale, I was struck with the annual sense of dread. Why? Because Santa Claus is not coming to my town and I have the expensive prospect of shopping for all my friends and family. In addition to a lack of funding from my end, I also do not want to burden others with useless gifts or make them feel forgotten by not giving them anything at all. In the middle of this perplexing dilemma I was reminded of “Green.” Huh? What does “green” mean? In an effort to save the earth, and my budget, my gift to you is the following: a guide to holiday ideas that will have you dreaming of a green Christmas.

First of all, remember the reason we celebrate the holidays. Not only are they a holy celebration to many, the holidays are generally a wonderful time to join with friends and family while having a good time! Bringing games to a gathering or making food together is a great way to create longterm memories that last beyond the newest Transformer toy or socks and underwear in your stocking.

If you truly love giving gifts, try making something that will have meaning. Whether it is a personalized letter about your relationship with a person or a pillow with their name glued on in glitter, the recipients will know how special they are to you. In the spirit of sustainability, make or find something that can be used over again and/or last for a long time. Maybe you can give a baking dish with all the non-perishable fixings inside, coupons for chores or time spend together.

Thirdly, there are people who are really needy, both at home and abroad.

Giving to projects like The Heifer Project or to a local shelter is a great idea for you, your family or coworkers. Check out www.newdream.org or www.justgive.org for ideas or Google your hometown. You could even turn it into a competition from year to year to see if you can outdo yourselves.

After doing my research, I found myself no longer stressing about or dreading the holidays, but excited about the gifts I have to give to my friends and family: gifts of time, memories and of caring for my community. With “Green” in mind, I am dreaming of the most wonderful time of the year and I hope you will too!

Nicole Mallot-Shelton ‘10 prepares for her next jump Courtesy of Nicole Malott-Shelton

Paetra Hennigar ‘13 jumping her course Courtesy of Courtesy of Nicole Malott-Shelton

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Britteny Valtin ‘10 surveys her competition Courtesy of Nicole Malott-Shelton

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Features

Benefit For Bile Bears at Wilson

by Cathy Mentzer

Many bears in Asia, including the threatened moon bear, lead lives of misery. Although some bears are killed for their body parts, many live their entire lives in agony, forced to undergo a painful “medical” procedure and confined to cages so small that some of the bears are driven insane and many develop growth abnormalities.

Ashley Wetzel ‘12 is determined to help save these Asian bears from horrific conditions. To help raise money for a rescue group called the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF), a government-registered charity headquartered in Hong Kong, she is organizing a day-long event – “Set Them Free-A Bear Benefit” – on the Wilson campus on Sat, Feb. 6. The event is aimed at raising awareness and money to help AAF rescue and house a dozen more bears.

Illegal bear bile “farms” in Asia drain the bears’ bile ducts several times a day for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Wetzel became aware of the savage and inhumane practice through a wildlife blog she started a year ago. “I instantly knew I had to do something to help,” she said.

“While we are thousands of miles away from China, Korea or Vietnam, there is so much I think we – the Wilson College community – can do,” said Wetzel, a wildlife biology major who plans to enter the Peace Corps after graduation to work with endangered large predators. “So many people don’t even know that bear bile farming exists, so this could be a great way to educate and bring awareness to this issue, which is both an animal welfare and a conservation issue.”

If things continue as they are, moon bears face almost certain extinction.

“In Korea, there are only 17 moon bears in the wild. The rest of them are in farms,” Wetzel said.

So far, the Wilson Biology Department, Environmental Studies Department and Women’s Studies Advisory Group have agreed to sponsor “Set Them Free” on Feb. 6.

The day will open with a lecture by Alice Ng., the U.S. director of AAF, who will travel from California to talk about bile farming and what AAF is doing to save bears. The lecture, which will include a 15-minute documentary and a Q&A session, is open to the public and will be held from 9:00 to 11:00am in the Brooks Complex auditorium. AAF merchandise will be for sale outside the auditorium.

From 2:00 to 4:00pm in the Brooks Complex first-floor atrium, a silent auction will be held featuring items such as gift baskets from local merchants, bear-related merchandise and artwork to bid on.

From 7:00 to 11:00pm, Wetzel expects four or five local bands to preform a concert in Laird Hall. Raffles will be held between performances.

Wetzel is looking for fellow Wilson students to help out, especially with the concert. “There will be multiple things going on: concessions, merchandise for sale and a donation box,” Wetzel said.

Wetzel’s goal is to raise a modest $2,500 for AAF. She says all the work will be worth it to help the organization rescue more bears.

“Every cent we make will enrich the lives of so many bears and hopefully enable AAF to rescue more,” she said. “They’ve already rescued about 300 bears. If they had a new bear house – the one were hoping to fund – they’d be able to rescue maybe a dozen more.”

The Wilson College Faculty and Staff Ensemble makes its debut performance at “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” in Thomson Alumnae Chapel Photo by Sarah Martin

Students Present Senior Theses

by Kayla Chagnon

Four Wilson students will present their senior thesis projects during finals week. Two professors will speak about their own work as well.

On Thurs, Dec. 10 at 2:30pm in Lortz Hall, Suzanne Cole ’10 and Sarah Weikert-Wilson ’10 will present on their work in Art History and Prof.

Robert Dickson, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, will talk about his work New Prints. Also on Thursday at 1:00pm in Allen Auditorium, Jacquelyn Valencia ‘10 and Keshie Mansouri ’10 will read work from their poetry chapbooks and Michael Cornelius, Associate Professor of English and Mass Communications, will read from his own chapbook.

Suzanne Cole’s thesis is entitled Text is/As Art: Intentional and Accidental. She said that her thesis focuses on whether or not “the artist makes the art, or the art makes the artist, or if the text defines the art, or the art defines the text.” Sarah Weikert Wilson’s thesis is entitled Nineteenth Century America and The Sublime: The Search For Cultural Identity Through Landscape Art and will be about the “concept of the sublime and its relationship to the American people in their land.” Keshie Mansouri’s chapbook contains about seventeen poems that center on the theme of colors. Jacquelyn Valencia’s chapbook contains confessional poems with a labyrinth theme.

Each student said that she based her thesis on something that interested her in the past. Mansouri chose to do poetry because it was something that had interested her in the past and Cole said that her interest in outsider art drew her to her thesis. She “wanted to write a senior thesis that included at least one outsider artist doing something other than being a foil for a mainstream artist.” Weikert-Wilson said she “was fascinated with the distinct style of landscape painting in nineteenth century America, and [she] knew there had to be more to it than simply a beautiful painting.”

Each student also said that she hoped to continue to do the same kind of work in the future. Weikert-Wilson said she “plan[s] on continuing my education in a masters program in American Studies, focusing on the nineteenth century. But for my own interest, I will continue researching the sublime. I feel like it is a subject that I could never be finished with.”

Mansouri said that she “will work on getting published in the future so I will continue to write as much as I can.” Cole said she wants to continue this work because she “think[s] the question of text in art is becoming increasingly important with the advent of digital art and the shifting focus of art museums.” Each presentation will not only show the talent that Wilson students have, but it will also let students see that their research and passions can continue even after graduation.

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experience + talent + skill= the most promising year for gymnastics ever

Left to right: Top row - Whitney Hawkins ‘12, Ally Rice ‘13, Sam Vance ‘10, and Alexandra Williams-Howard ‘13. Middle row - Laura Beck ‘12, Mandy Grahn ‘13, and Amanda Stopinski ‘13. Bottom row - Beth Bush ‘11 and Monique Pare ‘11.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Vance see what she is going to accomplish nast who battled throughout last seaby Nikola Grafnetterova Martelli. son with an injury. “I have the record The new year means a new beginOne of the new athletes on the in her four years at Wilson.”

Amanda Stopinski ‘13 may be new for the longest term injury,” says ning for Wilson gymnastics. Accord- team is Ally Rice ‘13 who is, according to the head coach Amy Martelli, ing to Martelli, one of best vaulters to the Wilson team, but is not a new- Beck jokingly. Martelli is excited to with four new freshmen, five return- she has seen. “In addition, her bars bie in gymnastics. She is a level 10 have healthy Beck back on the team. ing gymnasts and no injuries so far in are very clean. She has excellent form gymnast, which is one level under the “Laura recovered from her injuries and has come back incredibly strong. comparison to last year [knock on the execution…I expect her to bring in Olympic level.

“Amanda is the highest level gym- She looks great in all four events. I wood], everything seems going great some very good scores for our team. for the Phoenix team.

Ally has a tremendous work ethic and nast we have had attend Wilson in a am really excited to see what she can “Not only did we bring in four high positive attitude which makes her a long time. Amanda’s years of experi- accomplish this year now that she is level gymnasts, but the five returning pleasure to have on the team,” says ence should provide some very good finally healthy,” says Martelli.

Whitney Hawkins ‘12 also comscores for the team,” says Martelli. gymnasts have increased their skill Martelli.

Alexandra Wiliams-Howard ‘13 is peted last year. “Whitney is an excellevel tremendously. We are expecting Mandy Grahn ‘13 is also new to the to be able to compete with the best Wilson gymnastics team. Although a first year athlete who brings a lot of lent performer on beam and floor and NCAA Division III schools in the she does not have much gymnastics experience and talent to the team. She she is very powerful on vault. I look country,” says Martelli. experience, she has been getting bet- qualified to the level 9 Nationals last for her to be a contributing factor in The team also has a new assistant ter since the first day of practice at year and is currently ranked second in these three events. I am excited to see how much she will improve this the nation on bars. coach Kristen Browder who is a great Wilson.

“Alex is one of the most coordinat- year,” states Martelli. addition to Wilson athletics staff.

“Mandy has impressed me tremenBeth Bush ‘11 has been training “A big part of our success this year dously so far because she came from ing athletes I have to gotten to work is going to be that we have a new as- a YMCA program where she only with in a long time. She competes hard during the off-season and is sistant coach. She was a collegiate trained about 8 hours a week [which with the hardest dismount that can be ready for the new season to start.

“Beth has worked extremely hard gymnast at the University of Pitts- is not much for a gymnast]. Since possibly done on bars. She brings a burg several years ago and I believe coming to Wilson, she has increased great deal of finesse in her movement to learn many new skills especially on beam and floor. her gymnastics expertise will be a her skill level at every event,” says on beam and floor,” says Martelli.

Laura Beck ‘12 is a returning gym- (Continued on page 7) huge advantage for our team,” admits Martelli. “I am looking forward to

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Wilson’s gymnastics team has been training hard since October. On Sun, Dec. 6, the Phoenix gymnastics team will have a Christmas Show at 8:30pm in the Old Gym (which is the gymnastics center). Each gymnast will perform two routines. One group routine will be performed as well.

“It should be fun! Please come and support our team!,” says Martelli. “I truly believe that this is going to be our best year ever.”

(Continued from page 6) She is an excellent vaulter and I expect to see her vaulting to continue to improve as the season progresses,” says Martelli.

Monique Pare ‘11 continues to be one of the hardest workers on the team. Martelli says that she has learned many new skills, including three new tumbling passes on floor. “I believe she will bring a huge score for our team on floor,” says Martelli.

Sam Vance ‘10 is the captain of the team this year. “Sam is doing an excellent job leading the team with her positive outlook. In addition, she has learned numerous new skills in every event and I am looking for her to continue to be a top scorer for our team,” admits Martelli.

The Wilson team has grown in size since the last year. However, other programs still have many more gymnasts on the roster. Even so, Martelli

is very positive about this year’s talented and experienced squad.

“In gymnastics, it is hard to be a small team to compete. While we have 9 gymnasts on the team, many schools have 25 girls on the team. However, the girls that we have on our team are really skilled and this should make up for the lack of depth,” says Martelli.

“I am looking for numerous athletes to have the opportunity to qualify to Nationals this year.”

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the offense by scoring 12 points while Brianna Smith ‘13 scored 6 points and had 12 rebounds. Megan Dennis ‘11 led the team with 5 offensive rebounds.

Buikus added, “This is not the same basketball team that it was a month ago. They are working hard to improve everyday and are taking the necessary steps to become a disciplined basketball team,” Buikus said.

The Phoenix will have two home games this weekend starting Sat, Dec. 5 versus SUNY Institute of Technology at 1:00pm and on Sun, Dec. 6 versus SUNY Cobleskill at 1:00pm.

The last basketball home game before the winter break is on Sat, Dec. 12 versus College of Saint Elizabeth at 2:00pm.

Please come to the Gannett Memorial Field House and cheer on your Phoenix before the break!

Basketball team posing for a team picture: from left to right (top): Alaina Hofer ‘11, Nathalie Djiguimkoudre ‘10, Megan Dennis ‘11, Liesel Troshak ‘11, and Nikola Grafnetterova ‘10. Bottom row: Amanda Mace ‘12, Brianna Smith ‘13, Tara Fields ‘13, Maggie Sipps ‘12, and Jami DeVanie ‘12.

Photo by Shelly Novak

Wilson Basketball Runners-Up Are Starting to Find Their Groove The Wilson College basketball Tip Off Tournament started off on a positive note when the Phoenix defeated Christendom College 48-25. Tara Fields ‘13 scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds for the Phoenix, Captain Alaina Hofer ‘11 scored 13 points and 9 rebounds and Captain Liesel Troshak ‘11 scored 7 points and had 12 rebounds.

Assistant coach Kelly Buikus said about her team’s first win, “Christendom was a great win for us and it is always a good feeling to win in front of our fans at our own tournament.

The entire team contributed to that win whether it was points, rebounds, or cheering on the bench.”

In the championship game, the Phoenix lost to Penn State Altoona with a score of 92-32. Fields ‘13 led

Did you know...?

Sports Majors and Minors Are Not Just For Athletes

by Katelyn Alleman

Do you like sports? Are you looking for a new and interesting major?

If so, Wilson College has several sports-related majors and minors that would be just right for you.

The Exercise and Sports Science major allows students to go on to graduate school for athletic training, kinesiology and sport management.

PNC Baseball Stadium of the professional baseball team Pittsburgh Pirates located in Pittsburgh, PA can be a potential workplace for students majoring in sports majors at Wilson.

Photo by Xiaomeng Li

This major has been designed to fit all recommendations by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Wilson has an agreement with Summit Health that allows students to utilize Summit Health’s resources and provide internship and volunteer positions. The Eden Hall Fitness Center at Wilson gives great first hand experience of managing a fitness center.

You can also obtain a minor in Exercise and Sports Science.

The Sport Management major looks at the business side of sports.

Courses for this major range from philosophy to accounting. This major allows students to work in the professional sports field and youth sports field. Athletic director, media relations director and sports information director are among many other career opportunities. There is also an opportunity to obtain a minor in Sport Management here at Wilson.

The athletic coaching minor is a great addition to any major for people who want to coach. It can be completed as a minor or as a certificate program. Students review rules and regulations, establish their own coaching philosophy and learn how to prevent athletic injuries.

Remember, you do not have to be an athlete at Wilson to be interested in any of these opportunities.

Athlete of the Week

Tara Fields ‘13 Tara Fields ‘13 has been selected based upon her contributions in the two basketball games during the Tip-Off Tournament. Fields contributed immensely in the win against Christendom, and continues to be a consistent offensive threat for the Phoenix. Tara finished out the week averaging 15 points per game and 6 steals per game.

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Entertainment

the Music Review: A Band to Hear

by Janessa Demeule While late to hop aboard the MGMT train, I am lucky I did not completely miss it. MGMT is made up of two guys from Brooklyn. Over break I had the pleasure of first hearing “Kids” and I was instantly hooked.

While out for a year or so, Oracular Spectacular is the kind of album that I have been looking forward to hearing for a long, long time. In this age where music is slowly becoming repetitive and dull, Oracular Spectacular proves that not all hope is lost. This album completely threw me off; it is simply brilliant. The flow of the album resonated long after I had turned the stereo off, and I felt rather euphoric. The album is very synth heavy and extremely easy listening. The first track “Time to Pretend” sets the tone for the entire album. It has one of the better synth intros I have listened to since The Postal Service’s “Give Up.” My personal favorite is “Kids,” not just because it was the song that got me into the band, but because the whole song, including a build-up to a young child screaming, fills me with this feeling I had as a child. In addition, the simplistic music and lyrics make this track stick in your memory. “Electric Feel,” the fifth, track utilizes a flute, some 70’s sounding funky bass and a great drum beat. The flute is reminiscent of Jethro Tull, lightens up the tune and makes it one of the most pleasant sounding tunes on the album. The final track “Future Reflections” finishes off the album on a note that seems to end far too quickly. Overall, Oracular Spectacular is the kind of album that needs to be listened to more than once.

The All-American Kumquats Perform!

Fri, Dec. 4 from 4:30-5:00pm Science Center Auditorium Finals got you down? Is your grading too grating? You still don‛t want to go home and face another meal of more leftover turkey? Forget your woes with gales of laughter!

Funny bits, wacky characters, zany games, and more! Come see your favorite Wilson students acting funnier than usual!

FREE and OPEN TO ALL! Okay, we take donations and may try to sell you a raffle ticket, but free to all cheapskates and those who are financially impaired!

Fish, 2009. 16x24 inches The Eye and the Touch:The Best Local Art of 2009 will exhibit two paintings

by Prof. Philip Lindsey. The exhibit is located at the Washington County Arts Council on 14 West Washington St. Hagerstown, MD and will take place from Dec. 3 - Jan. 2. The reception is Sat, Dec. 5 from 6:00 - 9:00pm.

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“Tax Tips” Presentation Fri, Dec. 4 at 4:30pm in Allen Auditorium Join Professor James Hay for an informative presentation on: Tax changes for 2009 Year-End Tax Planning for 2009 Tax Planning for 2010 – Federal, state, and local income taxes as well as transfer taxes Tax Planning for 2011 – major changes are scheduled to occur

Attention Clubs!

1. Clubs that did not receive a thumb drive should contact WCGA treasurer 2.Please place a copy of the clubs constitution on the drive by the end of the semester in Casara Gross’ PO box on/by December 11, 2009 3. The Club’s Account Balance will be checked and must be correct. *WCGA treasurer and the business office can help with further questions

the Movie Review Want to Lose Ten Pounds in Two Hours?

by Jonathan Clark A few years ago I couldn’t seem to escape the book My Sister’s Keeper. My former boss, coworkers, friends and professors relentlessly assaulted me with this novel about Anna, a young girl who sues her parents for the rights to her own body, instead of endlessly providing blood, bone marrow and organs to her terminally ill sister that Anna was genetically conceived to save. I refused to read this book for reasons involving not only the content (mainly, the overly sentimentalized approach to a controversial topic), but also because of its immense popularity, which I generally equate with poor writing, a bias I hate to admit.

That resistance to read the novel (which remains with other unwanted gifts in a cardboard box condemned to the basement), you would think, would persist with the film adaptation. Surprisingly, I was thrilled to see the movie, if only to discredit a friend who told me it’s “the saddest movie ever made,” but also because of the cast. Abigail Breslin, still most recognized for her Oscar nominated performance in Little Miss Sunshine, heads a group of likeable actors that includes Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric (The Lost Boys) and Sofia Vassilieva (TVs Medium) in movie that ultimately left me ten pounds lighter because of all the tears I shed. The movie is quite good.

Nick Cassavetes (director of The Notebook) leads his actors through a rather unbelievable plot that manages to present many universal themes we all can relate to: love, family, loss and sacrifice. Surprisingly, Cameron Diaz, in an authentically moving performance, provides the bulk of these themes as Sara, a mother who gives up everything to devote herself fulltime to saving her daughter’s life.

Many reviewers have commented how every character ‘emotionally bleeds’ in the film, and that’s no understatement. Even minor characters such as Judge De Salvo (Joan Cusack), the woman who faces the impossible task of ruling in the impending case brought forth by Anna, have harrowing back stories. In the case of Cusack’s character, though, it works. Though the actress is only on screen for ten minutes she gives the most haunting performance that may provide the film’s only chance at an Oscar nomination in January.

The film’s ending will probably be detested by lovers of the Jodi Picoult novel, but the film offers a quiet poignancy that gives all the tribulations of the plot an overtone of grace. My Sister’s Keeper is a recent DVD release, but be warned if you’re not in the mood for a tearjerker. However, if you want to see a good movie that has something to say about life and death, this one may be for you.

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Entertainment

Top 10 Christmas Movies

by Jonathan Clark

1) A Christmas Story (1983)

- Not a Christmas goes by without seeing this movie at least six times.

Classic scenes abound, from a tongue frozen to a flagpole, the leg lamp, and the pink bunny suit. Just be careful watching -- you may “shoot your eye out, kid.”

2) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

- How many times has this movie been spoofed and redone? A timeless tale of one man’s journey to recognize his life that is not only wonderful, but also immensely significant to those around him.

3) The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

- Fun-filled macabre ensues in this cult classic. A blend of Halloween, Christmas and Tim Burton in this darkly comic tale of Jack Skeleton.

Though it’s rated PG it may be too scary for the younger crowd.

4) Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (1970)

- A wonderful, classic television production about the life and times of Kris Kringle (aka Santa Claus). Inventive stop-action animation, timeless songs and memorable characters make this an essential holiday viewing.

5) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

- Cartoon classic, though often overshadowed by the Jim Carrey feature film, the original Dr. Seuss adaptation is wonderfully narrated and voiced by Frankenstein star Boris Karloff and provides a more rewarding representation of the true meaning of Christmas.

6) The Santa Clause (1994)

- Tim Allen as Santa Claus, the first and best of the series (hopefully they will stop making them soon), is a funny, now classic holiday movie with some great special effects and a wonderful, comedic performance by the former ‘tool man.’

7) National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

- The only Vacation movie where the Griswalds do not actually go on vacation. A hilarious, holiday treat with some genuine laugh-out-loud sequences.

8) Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

- The island of misfit toys, an elf that wants to be a dentist, ‘silver and gold’ and Burl Ives narration (not the mention the title character), what’s not to love?

The Christmas Tree in Lenfest Commons seen from above Photo by Kayla Chagnon

Christmas Vespers The Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall Sun, Dec. 6, 2009 Featuring: The Wilson College Choir Organist David Erickson Performances by Wilson College Students Prelude Music Beginning at 6:40pm Service at 7:00pm

9) Die Hard (1988)

- Yes, you read correctly, Die Hard is actually a Christmas movie, not one you would normally think of, but a good alternative to generic, sudsy Christmas debauchery. I generally watch this after six weeks of nonstop Christmas music on the radio.

10) The Dead (1987)

- While the title is certainly morose, this is actually a wonderful, and deeply moving, holiday film from iconic director John Huston made in conjunction with his son Tony and daughter Angelica before he passed away. An adaptation of the James Joyce short story, The Dead follows a family through a holiday party in early twentieth century Dublin.

The Wilson College Choir preforms “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” in Thomson Alumnae Chapel Photo by Sarah Martin

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Education

Career Corner

by Angela M. Lynch, Director of Career Development “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Chinese Proverb

The first step of your “career journey” began when you discovered Wilson, applied for admission and accepted the College’s offer. Perhaps you identified your intended major before completing the admissions process. Or, possibly you decided to explore different courses to help you select your major.

There are two ways to select a major: the “Mythical Approach” and the “Logical Approach.” Students who go with the former take general education courses and then wait for the “Eureka!” moment when the perfect career choice becomes clear. Unfortunately, the answer seldomly presents itself in that way. If students cannot find the perfect career choice, students then select a major that does not require a lot of preparation, simply because they feel pressure to choose a major.

The “Logical Approach” is the most efficient way of developing an effective educational plan. Students choose a career and then find out what they have to learn in order to prepare themselves for that career path, which is often a major or specific course of study. Sometimes students avoid this approach because they are confused as to how to begin the process of career exploration. Ideally, career planning comes before major selection and prevents multiple changes of major.

The Career Development Center has a number of services and presentations that assist students in exploring careers. Have you used them yet? If you have not, make a New Year’s Resolution to do so early next semester.

Visit the Center to learn more, browse our webpage for a number of online resources or attend on-campus workshops. If you are wondering where to begin, contact our office for an appointment. We are here to assist you in taking the next step towards your future career success.

Need a Tutor? Go to the ASC!

by Xiaomeng Li

Students at Wilson are not unfamiliar with the Learning Resource Center, since its name appears on their syllabi and professors often recommend that they “find a tutor in the LRC.” However, the majority of students at Wilson do not take advantage of the services at the LRC, and some do not even know where the LRC is located (the first floor of Thomson Hall).

Vickie Locke, the Director of the Learning Resource Center, ascribes this fact to the name of the LRC itself, “Learning Resource Center is often a term used in K-12 education for those who have learning difficulties; therefore, some freshmen at Wilson may think our LRC is the same thing and feel uncomfortable to come in.” In order to clarify this potential misunderstanding, Locke decided to change the name “Learning Resource Center” to “Wilson Academic Support Center” starting at the beginning of next semester.

Locke believes that this new name is more professional and “is more consistent with titles found at other colleges and universities.”

In addition to the name change, the tutoring policy will be very different from what it is now. Students who need to see a tutor should make an appointment online before coming to the Academic Support Center. Locke is currently working on

an appointment-making program.

Beginning next semester, there will be a button on the Academic Support Center’s webpage, which will say “make an appointment.” The tutors will post their available hours online so that students can select a time that fits into their schedule.

Locke believes that there will not be time conflicts between tutors and students because, for each subject, there will be more than one tutor, available at different hours. Also, during mid-term or finals period when the amount of students who need help increases and more than one student needs the same tutor at the same time, they can choose the duration of tutoring before meeting with the tutor. Everyone will have access to see the tutors’ available hours, and therefore can adjust their schedules accordingly.

Locke is willing to have a workshop with students who have questions about how the new Academic Support Center works. She also stresses that the center will still provide disability support and learning contract services. Also, students who just want to study in the comfortable rooms are still welcome.

Locke is very enthusiastic about all these upcoming changes. She believes the changes will attract more students and that the service will be beneficial for them.

Final Exam Schedule

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Kids’ o r n e r

Kids’ Korner

Chocolate Mint Spoon Recipe Materials:

red plastic spoons 2 chocolate bars (no nuts) crushed peppermint gold ribbon

Instructions:

Melt two chocolate bars without nuts. Dip spoon in melted chocolate, then immediately dip the spoon in crushed peppermint. Tie a thin gold ribbon on spoon handle, and attach this poem:

Try chocolate-mint coffee, Mommy It’s as tasty as can be!

And while you drink it, Mommy You can think of me!

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Calendar & Announcements Sat, Dec. 5

Sun Dec. 6

Tues, Dec. 8

Thurs, Dec. 10

Weds, Dec. 9

Pre-School Storytime stories, songs and crafts for ages 3-5 1:30pm Coyle Free Library FREE 263-1054, registration required

Combined Test and Infant/Toddler Laptime Dressage Show Featuring music, stories Equestrian Center & rhymes for ages 0-3 Anyone interested should 10:00am contact Judie Blessing Coyle Free Library Annual White Dinner FREE Hors d’oeuvres, 6:00pm at jblessing@wilson.edu or 658-4475 263-1054 Dinner, 6:30pm Jensen Dining Hall Christmas Vespers Orchesis Guest Tickets $25 7:00pm Book Drive “The Nutcracker” Ballet Alumnae Chapel.

Carols, hymns and Donate your old books Feat. Chambersburg Ballet Theatre Company readings in the spirit to Orchesis!

2:00pm & 7:00pm, of the season! All are The Capitol Theatre welcome.

Sale will be on Sat, 263-0202 Feb. 20 in Sarah’s thecapitoltheatre.org 3rd Annual Historic Coffeehouse House Tour Sun Dec. 6 The book drop-off is in the

by Franklin County Gymnastics Christmas Historical Society, tour Old Gym Lobby (downShow stairs from studio).

5 homes in Franklin Old Gym County & Old Jail **Please, no encyclopedias, 8:00pm 1:00-5:00pm magazines, text books, or FREE 264-1667 journals.** pafch.tripod.com

Infant/Toddler Laptime Featuring music, stories & rhymes for ages 0-3 10:00am Coyle Free Library FREE 263-1054

Fri, Dec. 11

Mon, Dec. 14

Weds, Dec 16 -Sun, Dec. 20

Pre-School Storytime stories, songs and crafts for ages 3-5 1:30pm Coyle Free Library FREE registration required 263-1054

After School Program for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!”

“Annual Juried Student Chambersburg Community Theatre ages 6-8 Art Exhibit” The Capitol Theatre Bogigian Gallery 4:30pm Coyle Free Library Dec 16-19 7:00pm Opening reception Dec Dec 19 & 20, 2:00pm FREE 14 263-3900 263-1054 (through Apr 30) info@cctonline.org Open daily FREE Women’s Studies Advisory Council Presents: 264-4141

Hanging of the Greens 10:00am Alumnae Chapel Music & refreshments

A Capitol Christmas Concert – Sleigh Ride to Christmas 7:00pm The Capitol Theatre Tickets: $25.00, Avail. 1 hour before show 263-0202 thecapitoltheatre.org

Thurs Dec. 17

Family Movie Matinee: Polar Express (rated G) 2:00pm Coyle Free Library FREE 263-1054

Tues, Dec. 15

Writers’ Series Event, Part 2 Feat. senior thesis work of Jacquelyn Valencia & Keshie Mansouri 1:00-1:45pm Allen Auditorium Refreshments will be served FREE

“Holiday Inn” Classic Film Series 1:30pm & 6:30pm Capitol Theatre FREE 263-0202 thecapitoltheatre.org

Artful Afternoon Feat. senior thesis work of Suzanne Cole, Sarah Weikert, Susan Shaffer 2:30pm Lortz Hall FREE

The Conococheague Yearbook Club

Needs: writers, photographers, graphic artists and public relations staff members!

Meetings & deadlines are flexible For more information email yearbook@wilson.edu

Celebration and Fundraiser Event for Global Fund for Women Fri, Dec. 4 from 11:00am - 1:00pm Cookies, punch, and other treats

Thurs, Dec. 17

8th Annual Holiday Awards Luncheon for Faculty & Staff

11:30am-1:00pm Jensen Dining Hall RSVP by Fri, Dec. 11 to mimes@wilson.edu or x3190 “CVSM Cumberbunds Children’s Concert” 7:00pm Thomson Alumnae Chapel 261-1220 cvsmusic.org

Any donations you can make to the cause are appreciated!

Want to make extra money for the holidays?

Van drivers needed $10 per hour for 3 hours!

When: Tues, Dec. 15 from 4:30-7:30pm What: Transport guests between Jensen Dining Hall and Campus Parking Lots for Chamber Holiday Mixer

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