WILSON
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Fall 2015 Issue 4
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
A Refugee’s Journey: From Syria to Safety
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE... Editorials 2 Features 3
Sarah Bay Jason Barshinger
Campus 4-5
Speaker Richard Alley
Sports 6
Women’s Basketball Victory
Equestrian 7
Pharoah ReƟres
Alumni 8 International 9
Paris AƩack
Holiday 10
Starbucks Cup Controversy
Entertainment/ Comics 11 Calendar 12
Photo provided by Creative Commons Mstyslav Chernov
By Celia Whitcomb
In 2011, a civil war began in Syria. Beginning with prodemocracy protests, the war became more than a call for President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation. Now the country is battling not only political difference but religious as well. This has encouraged the rise of jihadists groups according to BBC News. “A United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry, investigating alleged human rights violations since March 2011, has evidence that those on both sides of the conflict have committed war crimes - including murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearances. Government and rebel forces have also been accused by investigators of using civilian suffering - such as blocking access to food, water and health services - as a method of war,” BBC News stated. Due to the heinous crimes being committed to civilians, many have fled the country.
According to the Syria Regional Refugee Response, over four million people have left Syria as refugees. Most have fled to neighboring countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey. Others have recently traveled farther to Germany, Sweden, France, United Kingdom, Denmark, Hungary, and Austria. “About 1,500 Syrian refugees have been admitted to the United States since the start of the conflict in 2011,” reports CNN, though recently many United States citizens do not appear very welcoming. Following the attacks in Paris, social media has been swept by a large amount of hate and fear in regard to allowing Syrian refugees into the country. Numerous hate crimes have been committed such as the vandalizing of mosques and the open rejection by 27 state governors who have stated they would block refugees from entering their
states, claiming the attacks in Paris as valid reasoning as stated by Aljazeera News. There seems to be a large misunderstanding across the country of how refugees are able to enter the country. When students were asked if they knew about the refugee process of coming to the U.S., many of them were not able to provide any information. Adele Reinoehl ’18, Haley Hutchinson ’18, and Stephanie Miller ’17 all admitted to not knowing any information about refugees or the process they go through. Entering the United States as a refugee is one of the hardest ways to enter the country. Refugees go through extensive screening processes before being approved. The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) provides a flow chart with the following process. Refugees begin with a referral for resettlement consideration from UN High Commissioner, U.S. Embassy,
or a specially trained nongovernment organization. The referral then goes to the U.S. Refugee Coordinator at the Department of State. From there the applicant is educated about the process and must provide any and all documentation pertaining to his or her background such as birth certificates, drivers’ licenses, bills, or any other documentation that can prove identity. The State Department then begins biographic security checks meaning the U.S. government researches the applicant’s background to find out if his or her story matches the documentation. This is done through a series of interviews, name checks, and checking all of the “data points” of the applicant’s designated age ranges. If the applicant passes this process, fingerprints are taken and screened against the Department of Defense, FBI, and Homeland Security biometric databases. The government then determines if the applicant is a refugee, if they are firmly resettled in a third country, and whether the applicant is admissible to the U.S. Assuming the applicant ...Continued on page 8
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Sometimes
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015
OPINION-EDITORIAL
We
Should
Just
Delay
Moving
On
I hate cancer. I hate how everything seems fine one moment and then it is not the next. After going through months of chemo treatment, for things to look so well, the “well” is just all of a sudden taken away. We often take for granted our good health when we should cherish it. Yes, we have other stuff going on: college, jobs, etc., but each of us should sit back and take a moment to look at how lucky we truly are. We mourn for those we lose but then, eventually, we move on. Or we try our best. It is good that we do not dwell on the bad and put our own health at further risk, but it is just sad how easily we move on from a lot of things. The ones we lost should still be remembered but once they are out of the media we often toss the topics out of our minds like yesterday’s trash. We cannot stay sad forever but it pisses me off how people just move on because of the trend. If everyone else moves on, then many others move on too. It is just a repetitive cycle. No one is completely immune to it. It has happened to each one of us at one point or another. I am definitely guilty of it. This piece is for those who choose not to move on, though, or at least take longer to reflect on the sad situation or situations. Kudos. You are breaking the cycle. This is for Gavi. To all of his friends and family that are still in mourning. To all of the fans that are still in mourning. The situation breaks my heart. #WeAreGavi Photo provided by shopbenchmark.com - Jenna Kauffman T-Shirt sold in support of Jason Gaviati
Coeditor-in-Chief
Norman the Lovable, Fluffy, and Friendly OUTDOOR Cat For those of you who are not aware, we are blessed with several adorably fluffy barn cats at our barn on campus. These cats live in the equestrian center and their daily activities include lounging in the sun, occasionally catching mice, and providing overall entertainment for staff and students. Recently it has come to my attention that one of these delightful felines has made his way over to the residence halls. A small tabby cat who is commonly referred to as Norman (or “Feather duster” as I know him due to a past incident with his tail) has been hanging around the outside of Disert Hall. Norman is very friendly, adores belly rubs, and will cuddle with you for as long as we capture your attention. Norman himself is not the problem. The problem is students are allowing him inside, feeding him cat food, and encouraging his presence in the hall. Do not get me wrong, I love Norman! But Norman being near the residence halls is a big issue. He lives outside and as much as I love him, also has a huge chance of carrying parasites and germs into the dorms. He also runs a huge risk of getting hurt by constantly crossing the parking lot. I know the speed limit is 15 mph but you and I know that everyone flies around the parking lot at around 30 mph at minimum. There is a huge likelihood that a student could run over Norman by accident and he could be seriously hurt. Norman is not the brightest bulbs and will run across the lot without concern. So please, for the sake of Norman and not breaking any policies, return Norman to the barn if you see him hanging around. There is plenty of food, water, and heating for all of the cats overnight. I promise the barn staff takes great care of Norman so visit him at the barn, not in the sun-lounge. -Celia Whitcomb Photo by Kerri Bennet ‘17 Coeditor-in-Chief
BILLBOARD STAFF Editors-in-Chief: Jenna Kauffman Celia Whitcomb Online Editor: Caitlyn Minelli Advisers: Kimberly Maske-Mertz Robin Herring Staff Writers: Tiffany Cobb Jihyun Kim Sungwon Kim Emma Miller Taylor Sanford Mylan Ward Patrick Fox Guest Contributor: Elizabeth Heyer Calendar Editor: Dasia Edwards Graphic Design Editor: Jenna Kauffman EDITORIAL MISSION STATEMENT
The Wilson Billboard is a once-monthly student-run newsmagazine serving the Wilson College and Chambersburg community. Our mission is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for intelligent and democratic discussion. To fulfill this mission, the Billboard recognizes the many goals of the Wilson community and strives to encourage communication between students, faculty, staff and administration in an ethical and non-biased fashion.
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Jason Barshinger: Volleyball Coach and Musician By Jenna Kauffman
To most people on campus, Jason Barshinger is known as the undergraduate admissions counselor or the men’s volleyball coach. Yet there is more to the new Wilson staff member than meets the eye. Jason Barshinger is a musician who has played 1,500 to 2,000 shows in his decade of performing. Originally from York, Pa, Barshinger has a Communications degree from Central Penn College. Barshinger has played shows all over the state as well as neighboring states such as New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. He has opened for bands including Pop Evil, Warrant, and The Badlees. Now that he works at Wilson, Barshinger’s music career has been put off to the side. However, he is planning on releasing his first fulllength solo album in 2016. Barshinger does not believe he has a certain style but instead just goes with what he writes. His main influences include Jimmy Eat World and Tom Petty. “My style is very open as a singer/songwriter. Everything I write tends to have a pop feel to it regardless if it’s set in a rock, acoustic, or pop tone. I really always try to write for the emotion and never to just
simply fit a certain style all the time,” Barshinger says. When asked what his overall goals for his music career are, Barshinger stated, “I’ve already accomplished everything I set out to prove. I’ve done way more than I ever expected. I’ve played my music in front of many different crowds on many stages. I’ve won awards for my music and my performances, been able to meet many great people and I’ve enjoyed it all. I’ve walked away from numerous opportunities to go mainstream with my music and even walked away from becoming Halestorm’s bassist back in 2004. That’s not what I want. My goal is for my music career to work side by side my professional and coaching careers now. My plan is to still write and record with the occasional show around the Central and Southcentral PA areas. I’ve built up too much to walk away entirely and I’m very proud of the upcoming album that I’ll be releasing next year. The release of my first full solo album will be a very special moment for me.” Barshinger does not see his life changing too much in the next five years. He hopes to continue to work at Wilson as well as play occasional shows and
continue to release his music. He loves coaching and, even though balancing that and his admissions job makes for long days, he enjoys what he does. As for advice he would give to fellow musicians: “If I could give advice to someone coming up, it’s three points. The first is practice as much as you can and be as absolutely prepared to make your first impression. The second is to know your role and limitations. You can always practice more and get better, but don’t get overzealous mid-show and do things
you are uncertain you can do. Practice to expand your musical vocabulary before you use too many big words. The third and maybe most important is to understand marketing, because it is absolutely everything in the music industry. Marketing and marketability is more important in the music industry to executives than actual musical talent.” To learn the latest on what Barshinger’s up to with his music career, go to www. jasonbarshinger.com for updates and information.
Photo provided by Jason Barshinger
Farewell Sarah Bay: Fulton Farm Says Goodbye al opportunities. She, along with the help of interns, has changed the overall perspective that Wilson and the community have on agriculture here on campus. Despite the word of her soon departure, the positive results of her hard work will Photo provided by Wilson College By Mylan Ward be forever prominent After a strong four years of throughout the community. working at the Fulton Farm, “I will miss all the terrific Sarah Bay is moving on. Bay people that I have worked was drawn to the Fulton Farm alongside with in various cabecause of its location, diversi- pacities,” Bay stated after ty, and its hands-on education- being asked if there was any-
thing she would miss concerning her transition from here. Not only did Fulton Farm participate in the North Square Farmers Market, but they helped increase the produce sales and produce availability to the college dining hall. Fulton Farm is unique in the fact that Wilson students get to taste the benefits of the Farm through the meals provided on campus. “I wish I had more time to become even more a part of the campus community, and also to do more collaborative thinking and discussion with mem-
bers on campus, especially building stronger bridges between the farm and campus.” Bay reminisced when asked about her overall experience at Wilson. She stated, “I really enjoyed the unique opportunities I was able to take part in when I had the time like speaking in classes, listening to lectures, and participating in projects like the stick work sculpture.” The farm has grown stronger since you have been here. Thanks, Sarah, for all you have done for our Wilson family. You will truly be missed.
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Richard
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015
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Alley
By Tiffany Cobb
On Tues, Nov. 10, Nobel Prize winner Richard Alley came to Wilson College and presented two lectures on climate change. Alley is currently an Evan Pugh Professor at Pennsylvania State University where he teaches in the Department of Geosciences. He was given the Arthur L. Day Prize and Lectureship in 2014 for his work in helping to understand the Earth’s history of climate change. During his first lecture, “Abrupt Climate Change and Sea-level Rise: How What We Don’t Know Might Hurt Us,” Alley began with background
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on climate change before coming to his main point, the potential dangers of climate change. In order to prove the importance of preparation for what may occur due to climate change, Alley compared it to a dragon lurking outside of town. He makes the point that while the dragon may not enter town at present, if it does and the town is not prepared it would cause great devastation and anger among the town. The same is true with climate change. While climate change may or may not cause immense damages, it would be better for us to prepare for disaster and for it not to occur, than for the damage to occur
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with no prior preparations. In Alley’s second lecture, “Good News in the Greenhouse? The Big Picture on Energy, the Environment and Our Future,” he discussed the amount of fossil fuels left and the relationship of the existing amount to the amount of fossil fuels people use. Alley touches on the fact that, while economists do not like the term “run out”, eventually fossil fuels will no longer be an option and humans will have to live without them. He also discussed climate change as a fact proven by physics with no room for debate, saying that those who debate climate change
Change
either believe that things are “too scary” or “not scary enough.” However, rising CO2 levels and the warming of the Earth’s environment is a fact that cannot be disputed. Alley ended his final lecture with the question, “Can we have a world with both icebergs and rainbows?” in which he answered yes, leaving the audience pensive about the environment’s changes due to climate change and the greenhouse effect. If you are interested in viewing Dr. Alley’s second lecture it can be found on the National Academy of Sciences
YouTube
channel.
Depression and Bipolar: Don’t Follow the Stigma By Taylor Sanford
On Thurs, Nov. 12 in Laird Hall, guest speakers talked about their mental illnesses, their past experiences, and how they recovered. The three speakers, Martha Nolder, Karen Scott, and Kim Wertz, are all from the Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties (MHAFF). The event was hosted by the Psychology Club and Martha Nolder who, in her introductory speech, explained what a stigma is and how it could lead to discrimination and prejudice. She also explained that most mental illness patients deal with stigma on a daily basis. For example, most people assume that depression is just being sad and telling someone that they can get over it easily. A mental illness is not something that can be overcome so easily or fixed. Karen Scott, a member of MHAFF for four years, lives with Bipolar Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), noted that her depression formed when she was younger. Later in life, she was in an abusive relationship for ten years and began to have thoughts of suicide. An example she gave of suicidal
thoughts was: “Everyone’s better off without me.” She then went to see a therapist for ten years, but stopped seeing him when he passed away. Scott visited four other therapists before finding one she was comfortable with. Now she fights her suicidal thoughts so she can be there for her grandchildren. “Don’t suffer alone, talk to someone,” says Scott. “Things might look bleak today, but it’ll get better tomorrow.” Kim Wertz is a woman dealing with severe depression and is transgender. She said as a child she always wanted to hang out with the girls. She also took over the household when her mother passed away, but when her father died she had lost her sense of purpose. “Transgenders have a 41% rate of suicide,” says Wertz. Wertz wanted to stop living a lie and decided to come out as transgendered in 2005 to her friends and family, although her cousin did not seem to accept it. On the other hand, her friends accepted her for who she is, although they did not really understand why she was doing it. “My cousin, on the other hand, started throwing bi-
ble verses at me to try and change me,” she explained as she continued her story. She then ran into financial problems. As a result, her depression started to increase and she began contemplating suicide. Wertz was admitted to Chambersburg hospital six times and two of those times she attempted suicide. She has a support system and has gained coping skills. “I have thoughts of suicide every now and then, but I do not plan on ever attempting it again,” she stated. The last speaker to talk about their experience was Martha Nolder. She is a peer specialist with a BA in Fine Arts. She was diagnosed with Bipolar II, which means she has had at least one or two hypomanic episodes. A hypomanic episode is when the patient is in a very irritable mood and it is different than their usual mood. “I was the result of a one night stand, and I am biracial,” Nolder stated as she started her story. She was at a foster home for four months after she was born and was later adopted. Her depression manifested when she was ten years old when she moved away from her home town.
Her adoptive brother, a drug addict, was verbally abusive towards her and would often fight with their mother. When she went to college she saw a school therapist to help her cope, but she also resorted to alcohol and cutting. That is when she knew she needed therapy. “I had an episode at work, and got fired for it,” she explained. She started to avoid people, had thoughts of suicide and harming herself. She sought out help again and her life improved when she began taking medications. She got a job and now she wants to help people. “I want to help people,” she stated. “And I want to let them know that life is worth living.” These ladies were brave enough to tell their stories and it is wrong to judge them for their mental illnesses. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness than men and the most common disorder is depression. For more information on the MHAFF, go to http://mhaff.org/.
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Fifth Annual Sophie’s Six By Tiffany Cobb
On Sat, Nov. 21 the fifth annual Sophie’s Six 6K and 1 mile fun run/walk was held on Wilson College campus. Both runs began and ended at the Gannet Memorial Field House with over 200 participants trailing through campus and onto Philadelphia Avenue. The race was started in 2011 by Lori Frey, Wilson’s Athletic Director, and her family in remembrance of Sophia Grace Martin, Frey’s niece, who passed away at three years old. After Sophie’s death her family began running as a coping mechanism. The support that running gave Sophie’s family served as motivation for them to participate in a half-marathon at DisneyWorld which provided
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inspiration for Sophie’s Six. Another motivating factor behind the race was that it provides a way for the family to give back to organizations that helped them through the grieving process. The proceeds from the first year of the race went towards organizations such as Drew’s Hope and Camp Koala, which helped the family immensely with their grief. With the race’s fifth year a success Sophie’s family is looking forward to next year’s race. Mark your calendars for Nov. 19, 2016 and come participate in next year’s race! If you are interested in volunteering for next year’s Sophie’s Six Race, or have any questions contact Lori Frey at lfrey@wilson.edu
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WCGA APPORTIONMENTS ENV Orchesis EFT PreVet Psychology Muhibbah Western Team Habitat for Humanity Yearbook VMT Eventing Drill Team Snow Limits Asia Club Dressage Archery Hunt Seat BSR Music Club Nursing Education FFA Total
$100.00 3000.00 560.00 1000.00 267.75 800.00 500.00 450.00 1000.00 1000.00 900.00 3000.00 2000.00 283.00 3000.00 500.00 3000.00 100.00 558.00 400.00 400.00 200.00 $23018.75
Art Exhibit from High Schoolers at Wilson College? By Taylor Sanford
On Nov. 11, the Fifth Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibit was held in the Bogigian gallery in Lortz Hall. The event was free and opened to the public from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. According to Professor Robert Dickson, Associate Professor of Fine Arts, there were high school students that submitted their work from Adams, Washington, and Franklin Counties. Over 100 entries were submitted and only 28
“Disney Last Supper” by Caitlyn Silva
were picked. Dickson stated that parents, grandparents, and family friends of the students came to see their work. “It’s important that young artists have someone to support them and encourage them,” Dickson states, “Art is very important, and it encourages you to find your own voice.” The artists’ work that was featured was amazing and unique. There were not only paintings, but sculptures as well. Dickson explained that
Photo by Taylor Sanford
“Good artists can balance both technique and skill.” The paintings and sculptures were very distinct from one another, and some of them had prices up to $300 or more. The artists seemed to have some inspiration in their lives to make each piece. Some were inspired by Disney and made a painting with Disney princesses and combined it with The Last Supper. Oth-
Greek Pot by Caitlyn Silva
ers might have been inspired by more personal experiences. Hopefully the gallery also inspired Wilson College students to do just as well or even better than the high school students who showed their wonderful artwork. The gallery will be open until Dec. 4, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact rdickson@wilson. edu or plindsey@wilson.edu.
Photo by Taylor Sanford
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SPORTS
Athlete Of The Week Lindsay Purvis ‘19 Women’s Basketball
Position: Forward
The Wilson College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the “Athlete of the Week.” Freshman, Lind- Height: sey Purvis, was chosen as the Athlete of the Week for
her outstanding performance on the basketball court. Class: Purvis had an outstanding week for the Phoenix. In her collegiate debut she recorded a double-double scoring 24 points while adding 14 rebounds versus Cairn University in a victory. In her second game she had another double-double post-
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Hometown: Fort Myers, Fl High School: South Fort Myers
ing 21 points and 11 boards in a victory over PSU Mont Alto.
Men and Women’s Basketball Teams Start the Season Strong By Jihyun Kim
The first home game of Wilson College’s women’s basketball team was held on Fri, Nov. 17 in Gannett Memorial Field House against PSU Mont Alto. It was the second game of the season. Their first game against Cairn University was won on Sat, Nov. 14. Much of By Mylan Ward
Men’s Basketball After much anticipation, the Wilson College men’s’ basketball team held its first home game Tues. Nov. 24 against Penn State Mont Alto. After competing in a tournament in York, Pennsylvania against York College, the men were more than ready to play at home to enjoy a little “home court advantage.” Wilson had a tough
the audience anticipated it to be a winning streak. However, the team struggled from the beginning of the second game. Wilson gained seven points in the first half, and the team looked like they were catching up with PSU, but in the second half the difference between the teams scores was bigger than before. The score was 37:46 and
Wilson looked like they were going to lose by a large margin. However, the result was different. Wilson gained 32 points toward the end. Wilson won 69:63 and the center was Lindsey Pervis ‘19. In this second game, she scored 20 points, 14 of those points in the second half. Only one minute before
the end, the team was losing 62:63. However, Purvis got two points by a good layup and from there, the big counterattack started. Wilson got nine points in last 60 seconds with only one point for PSU, ending with a triumphant win. The next game is against Bryn Mawr College at Wilson College on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.
night shooting only 33 percent from the field, but competed to the end summing up 71 points. Guard Marqwon Wynn ’18, and forwards Keion Adams ’19 and Kasdan Holder ’19 tallied double digits in the team’s home debut. The rest of the team contributed respectively and looks to help the team more in the upcoming games. Holder stated, “We just have to work on finishing the game.
Play as a team and finish the game.” Wilson looks to compete against Pennsylvania College of Technology Fri. Dec 5.
the team in steals, bringing in a total of 8 against Mont Alto. The women took a tough loss Dec 2 against Bryn Mawr College; putting up 52 points as a team. The scoring was lead by Lindsey Purvis ’19, who finished the game with 12 points. Looking to capitalize on Fri. Dec. 5 against Pennsylvania College of Technology, the women will be playing at their home in Williamsport, PA.
Women’s Basketball The women’s team has been on a roll after coming off a 69-63 win against Penn State Mont Alto. Forward Lindsey Purvis ’19 and Guard Jordan Day ’19 led the team in scoring. While Morgan Wonders ’16 led
December 2015 Sports Schedule Saturday December 5 Men’s basketball v.s. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA 1:00p.m. Women’s basketball v.s. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA 1:00p.m. Sunday December 6, 2015 Women’s Basketball v.s. College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown, NJ 1:00p.m.
Sports Scores Men’s 11.20.15 6PM @York College of Pennsylvania (L) 61-72 11.21.15 1PM @ University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (L) 76-89 11.24.15 5PM @ Penn State Mont Alto (L) 71-95 11.30.15 7PM @ Penn State Altoona (W) 73-72
Women’s 11.14.15 1PM @ Cairn University (W) 60-45 11.17.15 7PM @ Penn State Mont Alto(W) 69-63 12.01.15 7PM @ Bryn Mawr College (L) 52-77
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Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah Ret i r e s By Emma Miller
As most of the equestrian community at Wilson College knows, American Pharoah was the first to win the Triple Crown horse race this summer, the first to win in 37 years. Earlier this month after his final win, Pharoah arrived at a stud farm where he will live out his life comfortably and enjoy the fruits of his labors. American Pharoah arrived at Ashford Stud just two days after his last career win of the $5 million Breeder’s Cup. After his breeding rights were sold to Coolmore Ashford Stud before the Belmont Stakes in June, it was expected that he would likely retire after this 2015 season. Owner Ahmed Zayat expressed that he wanted to race Pharoah for another year, but both he and trainer Bob Baffert knew it was time to retire him.
American Pharoah comes from an exceptional bloodline of other winners. Foaled in 2012, Pharoah’s sire was Pioneer of the Nile, the runner up at the 2009 Kentucky Derby. His dam, Littleprincessemma, was the daughter of Yankee Gentleman and Exclusive Rosette, both winning sprinters. Pharoah’s grandsire was Empire Maker, winner of the 2003 Belmont Stakes and runner up at the Kentucky Derby. Pharoah is expected to start breeding in Spring 2016, with a stud fee of $200,000 per mare. He is likely to cover 100-150 mares per year. Now that he is living the life of leisure at Ashford Stud, Pharoah’s stud earnings will bring in far more than his racing. Standing at stud, he is likely to make anywhere from $20 million to $40 million. The first of Pharoah’s offspring will begin racing in 2019. De-
pending on how well they perform, his stud fees may rise above the starting $200,000. Retiring at just 3 years old, American Pharoah has had quite a profitable career. According to Equibase data source, his total earnings in 2015 were $3.37 million. After winning the Breeder’s Cup and ending his career this fall, his total earnings added up to $8,288,800.
Of his ten career starts, Pharoah won eight of them, seven of those won back-to-back. Now that Pharoah has worked his share and earned his spot in racing history, he will live happily at pasture and enjoy his favorite treats, carrots. Lots of carrots. For the first time in decades, a horse has made the racing and equestrian community hopeful for more champions.
To Blanket or Not to Blanket, That is the Question
By Celia Whitcomb
Photo by Celia Whitcomb
It’s that time of the year again for all horse owners: time to put away the fly spray and dust off those quarter sheets. It is blanket season once again, where the temperatures drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit and riders pile on the layers in order to go out for a 30-minute ride. In the barns the cold weather brings a new dilemma: How to appropriately dress the horses for the winter.
There are many different theories on how to blanket a horse. These decisions are based on the weather, horse’s coat, and whether or not the horse has a stall at night or stays outside. The largest battle found, when researching the appropriate technique, focuses on whether or not one should blanket their horses at all. Those arguing not to blanket their horses cite the animals natural abilities to survive in extreme weather once their coat has grown accustomed to the climate. The horse’s natural coat is designed to insulate and protect the body from the rain or cold with layers in the coat and mechanisms designed to increase coat insulation as cited by Natalija Aleksandrova in her blog Holistic Horse & Hoof Care. Those who argue for blanketing cite competing over the winter season, keep their athletes muscle warm and workable, horses unused to the weather, older horses unable to grow such thick coats, and possibilities of severe weather. In general owners of horses
who grow thick fluffy coats tend to be less likely to blanket versus owners of horses who are clipped or are used to warmer climates. For those of us in Pennsylvania our horses are often used to colder weather and tend to not be blanketed as heavily while those in Florida will blanket their horses as soon as the temperature drops below 60 degrees. Renee Bouch ’17 says “My horse grows a pretty thick winter coat and I don’t clip so most of the time if it’s overcast or slightly windy I would throw a sheet on her.” She also says that if the weather is slightly colder with rain she will throw a medium blanket on her mare to help ward off the rain. Nicole Trent ’16 says that at her barn the staff will blanket when the temperature is 34 or below. “Only select horses that have been clipped will get a light blanket or sheet if it is 42 or below.” She says that all 27 horses at the barn stay outside all winter with mostly no blankets. Melanie Przybilski ’16 com-
ments that her horse Wesley is often left un-blanketed. Now that he is body clipped, she now puts on a mid-weight if the temperature drops below 40. “Temperature is nothing, it’s everything else that effects the moisture and chill.” Thankfully SmartPak, a company focused on the equestrian way of life, has created an app for that, called SmartBlanket. The owner enters in the information about whether or not the horse is clipped, if the horse is in the barn at night, body weight, age of the horse, and location and compiles it to give the user an idea of what blanket should be put on. It breaks up suggestions by day and night and gives the full week’s weather report and how it effects your horse. There are plenty of different theories and opinions on how to blanket (or not blanket) your horse, but the most important thing is to do right by your partner. Make sure to check on them often to make sure they are appropriately blanketed! Happy blanketing season!
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ALUMNI
Life on the Outside Elizabeth Heyer ‘14
Since graduating from Wilson in 2014 with my Masters in Humanities, I have been busy discovering what comes next. I wanted to get into the nonprofit sector, but found that without experience I was going to have to start as a volunteer. Late one night while scrolling through Pinterest, I found the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program through the Presbyterian Church(USA). In exchange for 35 hours of volunteer work, PC(USA) pays my rent, provides health insurance, and a small living stipend. It was perfect. I get the chance to work for a non-profit and not have to worry about a salary. With volunteer sites across the country and seven internationally, I had my choice of where to serve. After interviewing with several sites I chose Indianapolis. Since arriving I have had the opportunity to work with an amazing organization, Building Tomorrow, that is working to provide quality, local education for the 33 million out-of-school chil...Continued from page 1
A Refugee’s Journey:
Syria to Safety passes this process, the individual is then given a medical screening as well as cultural orientation to prepare for living within the U.S. Once given
dren in Sub-Saharan Africa. Building Tomorrow works with communities in Uganda to build local, quality, primary schools. Through fundraising events and our college chapters here in the U.S., we raise money to build schools. Our team in Uganda hires local workers, the community donates the land and commits 15,000 volunteer hours to construction projects. To date Building Tomorrow has broken ground on 38 schools and hired twenty Ugandan graduates for our fellowship program. Part of my work with the organization includes fundraising and working to build our college chapter program. I immediately thought of my dear alma mater. The college chapters raise funds through different campus events and if they can raise $30,000 a school in Uganda is dedicated to the college. Our most popular event is the Bike to Uganda. The chapter sells time slots for students, faculty, and community members to ride stationary bikes. The cumulative goal is to bike
from the college to Uganda. I am having an amazing time working for Building Tomorrow and serving as a YAV in Indianapolis. This experience is giving me the opportunity to get my foot in the door for a future career in the nonprofit field. If you would like more information about either organization please feel free to
email me at Elizabeth@buildingtomorrow.org. Check out our website at www.buildingtomorrow.org and like our YAV page on Facebook @Indyyav to see all the amazing things I get to do as a volunteer! Thank you for letting me share my story with you. Keeping working hard and good luck with finals!
the approval to travel to the U.S. the resettlement agency helps the applicant with social and economic problems. The applicant must then go through additional background checks upon arrival in the U.S. within a specific time period. If the applicant passes all of these checks then he or she is finally able to live in
the U.S. Refugees must also apply for a permanent residency (green card) one year after arriving in the country. In the midst of the confusion over refugees, one spoke out about her journey. Bosnian American Association of Iowa Executive Director BuljušmićKustura Arnesa spoke out on social media, tweeting the
entirety of the process from start to finish. For her family it took two years for their applications to be approved. Unlike what some people believe, the process to become a refugee in the United States is long and tiresome. Refugees are coming from highly volatile areas and are leaving everything they know and love for safety.
Sound-Off: What do you think about Syrian Refugees coming to the United States?
Bethany Whalen ‘18
“I have mixed feelings about that; I have my parent’s opinions, my friend’s opinions, I don’t really know.”
Shelby Spencer ‘18
“I don’t do PoliƟcs.”
Catie Spurlin ‘18
“I think it’s a good idea to help those people but we have to take major precauƟosn to protect us.”
Payton Dziemburski ‘19
“I don’t really have a problem with it as long as they work, get a job, and not take what we already have established.”
Marquis Nelson ‘19
“Due to recent events I have a level of concern. I hope that they are being thoroughly screened.”
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Controversy in Korea: Citizens Denied Demonstration By Sungwon Kim
Last weekend, Nov. 14 (time in Korea), there was a big demonstration at Gwanghwamun square in Seoul. The object of the demonstration was that if people were discontented with the government, they should be able to come out and express what they want. People largely demonstrated against state-issued history textbooks. Last month, the government announced that they will change the current history textbook to a stateissued history textbook. People have opposed the decision of the government and decided to express their opinion by demonstration.
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During the demonstration there was controversy about the action of the police against demonstrators. People who demonstrated have claimed that there was an excessive use of force by the police to put down the protest. The police blocked people who participated in the protest with police buses around the meeting place The biggest controversy is that the police turned water cannons on the protestors and a farmer was injured and lost consciousness on the spot. However, the police did not stop firing the water cannons. The worst was that police continued firing even when he was carried by an
Students
By Sungwon Kim
On Nov.13, members of ISIS instigated an attack in Paris. Many people were shocked by the terror. They prayed for Paris through social media. On Wilson College campus, there was a chapel service focusing on praying for peace. Wilson students also prayed for Paris. “It was a serious attack. As soon as the incident happened, most of the leaders and concerned community of the world expressed their heartfelt condolences to the dead people and they were extremely concerned about it. This is the good part to know that such attack is inhumane to the global. This incident
emergency car. He is still in critical condition. The water cannon that the police used to repress the protestors was mixed with capsaicin and oil, which is dangerous as it can cause skin disease. Reporters and cameramen who were there insisted that there was suppression of news coverage. The police turned water cannons on reporters and cameramen on purpose. However, some people insisted that it was a violent demonstration and some protestors had iron pipes and ropes to take down the buses that blocked protestors. They believed that the action of the police was reasonable. People who demonstrated
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gets really popularize through news and especially through social media like Facebook, Twitter and so on. It was like a trend in Facebook to change their profile picture having background of French flag. I really appreciate these activities because we get to know that people were at least concern about the attack,” Bhiemsen Bhattarai ‘19 said. Another student, Asim Riaz ‘19, expressed his thoughts. “The Paris attack was really horrible and ISIS is inhumane. Terrorists who committed the attack do not have any religion. It was not a religious act. After the attack, many people are scared of their own country. Terrorists may attack
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were permitted by the government and it was legal. South Korea is a democratic country and people can express their thoughts and raise objections against the government. Most think the government should rethink their suppressions and apologize to the people.
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The police turning water cannons on demonstrators.
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again and again. They should stop attacking people and the world. In the Holy Book of Muslim, these are written on: “If you hurt one person or kill one person, you kill the whole community.” According to the news, ISIS is the cause of these attacks. Muslims are not related to them.” Kyleen Wolfe ’19 has many French friends, so she was shocked by the terror and said, “The Paris attack was really random and unexpected. What happened made me very shocked and I don’t know what to say to anybody. It was really bad. However, I do not change my thoughts about Muslims because I have a lot of Muslim friends. They are
Attacks
not linked to the terrorists. Also, people should not judge people based on one group of people’s actions. It’s like the same as a lot of different religions and people can’t just group people by one part of extremists’ actions. These days, ISIS is threatening the world and America. They announced that they will attack Washington D.C, so I am really scared of it now.” The Paris attack impacted the whole world and many people paid attention to the attack. After the attack, some people felt anger toward Muslims. However, people should know that it is not related to Muslims, but extremist terrorists.
Drama Club Spring Play Auditions!!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Currently Seeking: Actors, Costume Designers, Sound Designers, Prop Manager, Stage Crew, Set Designer/Builders and more… Friday the 4th at 6:00pm and Monday the 7th at 1:00pm Warfield Auditorium *Sign up for a time slot with Breana Park or Dana Kessler 2 hours prior to the desired audition time* Contact Breana Park at breana.park@wilson.edu or Dana Kessler at dana.kessler@wilson.edu
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Starbucks
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015
HOLIDAY IDAY
New
By Emma Miller
On Nov. 1, 2015, Starbucks Coffee released their new holiday cups for the season. Instead of the cups being decorated with holiday symbols like reindeer and sleighs, the company opted for simpler design this year of two-toned red. Some see this change by Starbucks as offensive or “anti-Christmas.” There has been quite a bit of cultural controversy over these annual cups that have become somewhat of a tradition since 1997. Before this year’s holiday season, the cups always featured wintery or general holiday designs representative of the season, but those designs have become more simplified in recent years. Some critics of this decision for simplification have argued that it is Starbucks’ way of “waging war” on Christmas. Some in religious circles mostly fundamentalists and evangelicals, have taken it
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as the company secularizing the holiday, and self-defined “social media personality and evangelist” Joshua Feuerstein is no exception. Feuerstein criticized Starbucks in a video posted to Facebook on Nov. 5 that has had over 15 million views and been a large source of controversy. In his video, Feuerstein claimed that Starbucks took the designs off their cups “because they hate Jesus” and are trying too hard to be politically correct. Although he claims that Starbucks is taking Christmas out of the holidays, they currently sell a “Christmas Blend” coffee, “Merry Christmas” gift card, and a Holiday Advent calendar. Starbucks has never claimed to be a Christian based company, but they still include elements of the holiday in their merchandise. Feuerstein encouraged others to tell the barista their
Cups
Brew
name is “Merry Christmas” in order to have them write it on the cup. He also started the hashtag #MERRYCHRISTMASSTARBUCKS to “start a movement” instead of boycotting the coffee, as he stated in his video. Even though some have viewed Feuerstein’s video and chimed in to support, others have stepped in to criticize his claims or defend Starbucks. In a public statement, Starbucks explained its idea for the new design was to mimic a “blank canvas.” The company’s Vice President of Design and Content Jeffrey Fields said, “Creating a culture of belonging, inclusion,
Controversy
and diversity is one of the core values of Starbucks, and each year during the holidays the company aims to bring customers an experience that inspires the spirit of the season. Starbucks will continue to embrace and welcome customers from all backgrounds and religions in our stores around the world.” Is Starbucks right to simplify the holiday design? Is it too “politically correct” to exclude symbols of the holiday, even if they are not inherently Christian? Or should they include symbols of holidays from different religions as well? Either way, these new, streamlined cups are here to stay for this year.
Black Friday: A Shopper’s Dream, A Retailer’s Nightmare By Mylan Ward
How serious are you about getting the best deal?’ ‘Do I really need this in a different color?’ ‘Did she really just cut me in line?’ These are some of the mind boggling questions debated by many shoppers come Black-Friday weekend. From contemplating what store visit, to figuring out what deal is best, Black Friday has truly become the day to shop in America. What comes as a surprise to some is that Black Friday seems to start earlier and
earlier each year. It was reported this year that Black Friday sales started as early as Thanksgiving evening. One question that many shoppers are asking themselves, and is essentially saving a lot of hassle in store fronts, is “Can I possibly purchase and receive a better deal online?” With retailers offering the same promotions online, often before items became available in stores, more people shopped from the comfort of their homes this year according to a National Retail
Michael Clayton Moore’s Silent Night Performing the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and other Christmas favorites!
Saturday December 5th 7 PM Capitol Theatre
Federation survey. With more people choosing to shop online, it made for calmer stores and thinner crowds at malls with overall sales still rising. “I’m just out here to spend some time with my family, we already did our shopping,” noted a Target shopper. In spite of Black Friday being a shopper’s ideal day for bargains, it is still an avenue for families to venture out and enjoy one another and get a bargain while doing so. So next Thanksgiving,
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as Black Friday starts to roll around, remember: shopping online is something to consider, as well as enjoying and spending the time out and about with people you love.
Christmas Vespers Sunday December 6th 5 PM Thomson Hall Chapel
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ENTERTAINMENT/COMICS
Dodgeball
Brings
By Jenna Kauffman
On Tues, Nov. 16 at 9:15 p.m., the Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted their annual dodgeball tournament. For the past six or seven years, this has been a regular occurrence that has brought both competitive and noncompetitive students together. “It’s a fun night to de-stress from classes,” CAB President, Martha Hinish ‘16, states. “We keep it going because it generates a lot of people and interest.” Many different teams participated. Some students, such as Zach Gasper ‘17 participated last year and decided to join again, whereas for others, such as Matt Bahn ‘19, it
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was a first time experience. “It sounded like fun,” Bahn stated when asked why he chose to participate. He noted how it was louder than he expected, with all of the cheering and competitiveness being displayed. Bahn plans to participate next year if CAB chooses to do it again. “You’ve gotta have balls to play this game,” CAB member, Lauren Hampton ‘17, joked. Hampton helped CAB set up and refereed the game for a bit. She noted that she would probably never play on a team herself due to how chaotic it gets. Lexy Enders ‘19 went to the event to support her friends. She noted, “It’s not my kind of
Comics Right: LoserFish: Sad Face by Caleb Whitmore Bottom Left: Shoo Shoes by Taylor Sanford Bottom Right: Christmas Pun By Taylor Sanford
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thing, but it’s still entertaining to watch.” In the end, the final two teams were “Squad” and “Balls ‘N Dolls.” “Squad” ended up taking the win after an intense 20-30 minute showdown. Members of the first place team each received Sheetz gift cards while members on the second place team received gift cards for Five Below. All in all, the event
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lasted until around 11 p.m. Here’s to CAB for keeping this an annual, fun event. If you have any questions about upcoming events, email Nikki Zuleger, CAB Director of Creative Events, at nicole.zuleger@wilson.edu.
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CALENDAR
WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY
MONDAY
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
Morning Prayer Prayer Chapel, Lower Lenfest 8:00 a.m.
Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Environmental Club 9:15 p.m.
Wednesday Worship Alumnae Chapel 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Walk & Talk Lenfest Commons 10:00 a.m.
Fri, Dec. 4
Sat, Dec. 5
Sun, Dec. 6
Mon, Dec. 7
Mercersburg Area Community Chorus Concert Mercersburg Academy Edwards Room of Keil Hall 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Boeing Boeing Auditions 1:00 p.m. Warfield Auditorium
Michael Clayton Moore’s Silent Night 7:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $10.00 Students (0-16): $10.00
Miniature Art 2015 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre Center Trainwreck 8:00 p.m. Orndorff Theater
Trainwreck Junie B’s Essential 6:00 p.m. Survival Guide to School Orndorff Theatre 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Luhrs Performing Arts Center $15.00
Madrigal Singers Christmas Dinner Concert 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Shippensburg University
Sign up for a time slot with Breana Park, breana.park@wilson.edu, or Dana Kessler, dana.kessler@wilson.edu, two hours prior to the desired audition time
Muhibbah Club Alumnae Chapel 9:15 p.m.
Tues, Dec. 8
Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Class 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuscarora Enrichment Center Ages 55 & Up FREE
Thurs, Dec. 10
Fri, Dec. 11
Sat, Dec. 12
Sun, Dec. 20
Mon, Dec. 21
Paul Anka 8:00 p.m. Luhrs Performing Arts Center $59.00-$79.00
Cork and Canvas: Roses 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Chambersburg Council For the Arts $35.00
Le Petit Cirque de Noel 7:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $8.00
A Christmas Carol 2:00 p.m. Totem Pole Playhouse $30.00-$36.00 Students: $20.00
White Christmas 3:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $5.00
A Christmas Carol 2:00 p.m. Totem Pole Playhouse $30.00-$36.00 Students: $20.00
A Christmas Carol 8:00 p.m. Totem Pole Playhouse $30.00-$36.00 Students: $20.00
Wed, Dec. 23
Fri, Dec. 25
The Muppet Christmas Carol 6:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $5.00
Christmas!
A Christmas Carol 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Totem Pole Playhouse $30.00-$36.00 Students: $20.00
Comedy Night Featuring Comedy Central’s Dan St. Germain 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The Cellar Door $5.00
Sun, Dec. 27
Mon, Dec. 28
Tues, Dec. 29
The Hunger Games 3:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $5.00
Divergent 3:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $5.00
Furious 7 7:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre $5.00
College Textbook Buyback December 9 -10 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
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