WILSON
THE BILLB ARD SPRING 2018 ISSUE 1
WILSON COLLEGE
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Artist’s rendering of proposed Veterinary Education Center
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College Receives Donations for New Veterinary Education Center
By Timothy Horn
Wilson College recently received two donations that will help fund a new Veterinary Center. On Wilson’s website, it was announced that Susan Breakfield Fulton ’61 had donated $475,000 and an additional $100,000 came from the late Eleanor Martin Allen ’49. According to Camilla Rawleigh, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, this brings the total funds for the new center up to $2,075,000. While the final cost of the project is not yet known, Rawleigh indicated that Wilson is looking to add at least $700,000 towards funding the project. Wilson is hoping to fund the entire project using private donations much like the John Stewart Memorial Library did. Although Wilson already has a veterinary facility, Rawleigh stated that the current facilities would need several upgrades to stay up to date with changing standards in the industry and with the American Veterinary
Medical Association, an organization that gives accreditation to Wilson’s veterinary program. She asserted that simply starting from scratch makes more fiscal sense than adapting the old building. Rawliegh is grateful for the funding that has come in so far, adding, “We are very fortunate to have alumni who believe in the Wilson experience and do what they can to support capital projects.” She feels that this is a great project to discuss with potential donors due to the size and importance of the program at Wilson. She hopes that the new building will help the college stand out compared to other colleges. The new facility will be built on the west side of the Brooks Science Center, the opposite side from the current facility. The current veterinary facility will be torn down once the new facility is open. The new building is still in the planning stages, and as such, there is no certain date for construction.
Current veterinary facility
Photo by Timothy Horn
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Graduation, Here We Come
With each passing year, it seems that time goes by faster and faster. I can remember Temporary Protected Status Revoked starting my freshmen year in 2014. Now, it is 2018 and I am entering my last seNews 4-5 mester at Wilson. I thought I would be ready for this semester. Isn’t every senior Stabler Foundation Awards Grant excited for their last semesNew Travel Policy at Wilson ter and, ultimately, graduaSpace X Falcon Heavy Launch tion? Now that three weeks Campus 6-7 of the semester has gone by, I am starting to worry about the amount of work that still Fulton Farm Hosts FRESH Series needs done before I graduate. Black Student Union-Herstory Over winter break, I applied Nurse’s Office Suggests Flu Shot for jobs in Pennsylvania, New York, and Georgia. Out of the many applications I sent out, Sports 8-9 I got responses from three. Each one was a rejection. As I continue applying for jobs, Adams Joins 1000-point Club I feel helpless and defeated. European Soccer Splashes the Cash My future is in the hands of Women’s Softball Preps for Season complete strangers, someWomen’s Sports Attendance Lacking thing that I am not used to. On the other hand, I am also Mission Trips 10-11 debating on applying to grad-
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uate school. At first, I did not give much thought to furthering my education. I wanted to be done and jump into the work force. However, a journalism program at Regent University has me seriously considering a master’s degree. While graduate school is another option for my future, I am in the same situation. My future lies in the hands of others and, unfortunately, I do not know what will happen or in which direction I will go. Of course, before I can get to that point, I have to finish out this semester. I did not think that my last semester would be hard. Now that we are three weeks into it, I realize how wrong I was. Along with being Editor-in-Chief for Billboard, President of Bottom Shelf Review and organizing different events throughout the semester, I have four regular classes and two smaller classes. I have to write a novella this semes-
ter for my senior thesis (for those who do not know what this is, it is a story with a 25,000 to 60,000 word count). I know that I am not the only one dealing with a rough semester. I am sure most seniors are struggling to finish everything before the graduation clock rings. So, I offer some advice to get through the semester. You are not alone. We are all struggling and it is okay to feel defeated. That just means we are passionate and driven to accomplish our tasks. When it gets to be too much, take a break and walk away, if only for a few minutes. Go for a drive, go treat yourself to food or a shopping trip, go someplace new. Just get out, go and relax. Give yourself a break. We can do this. We will graduate. We are the Class of 2018.
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EDITORIAL
Dasia Edwards Timothy Horn Aurora Ortiz
Francesca Giustini
Kieren Marshall Amisha Rijal
Ash Henderson
Hannah Middaugh Zachary Powell
Tram Ho
Thuy-Hang Ngo Katie Shank
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 Ad 19 forum for intelligent and democratic discussion. To fulfill this mission, Calendar 20 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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TPS By Aurora Ortiz
Revoked
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration benefit created by Congress in the Immigration Act of 1990. TPS provides a temporary immigration status to individuals from specifically designated countries that are unable to handle the return of these individuals due to the state of the country. The Secretary of Homeland Security may grant a country TPS due to ongoing armed conflict, such as civil war, environmental disasters, like earthquakes, hurricanes, or an epidemic, and other extraordinary and temporary conditions (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). Since it was first created 22 countries have had TPS. As of August 2017, 10 countries have valid TPS status, including El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti, Syria and Yemen (American Immigration Council). TPS has been granting immigration benefits to individuals of countries in need for almost three decades. However, TPS may be coming to an end for thousands of these individuals. Halfway through 2017, rumors that TPS could be revoked for multiple countries spread. Thousands of people protected by TPS feared what the future would hold for them if they lost this benefit. Unfortunately, they soon became more than just rumors. In October 2017, the Trump Administration announced that it may revoke TPS for some countries. This would affect about 300,000 individuals who had been living in the U.S. for many years. Some of the individuals, like those from Honduras, have been in the U.S since 1998. Many of the individuals protected under TPS have built their lives here, many have houses and businesses in this country. In November 2017, it became more evident that TPS would be revoked for many countries. Honduras, Syria, Haiti and El Salvador in particular were at risk of losing TPS status. On
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Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it will end TPS for Haiti and Nicaragua beginning January 1, 2018 followed by an 18 month grace period. Once the 18 months pass, thousands of people will have to pack their bags and leave the country they called home. The fear of the termination of TPS grew for Salvadorans and Syrians. Nearly 20,000 Salvadorans lost TPS in January 2018, and were given until September 2019 to return to El Salvador. The fear for thousands of Syrians grew as yet another country lost their TPS status. However, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, the Trump Administration said that it would allow Syrians to remain in the U.S. for at least another 18 months, at which point they will review the conditions of Syria again and determine whether another extension is necessary. Although Temporary Protected Status has always been a temporary benefit, many of the beneficiaries of this protection have roots in this country. Many of these people have integrated and contributed to their communities. Many have nothing to return home to, and 18 months is not enough time to relocate everything they have built for themselves and their families in the past decades. Some of these people view the termination of TPS as a death sentence when they think of the condition of their country to which they have to return to. It is currently uncertain what the future holds for the individuals that have already lost their TPS status and for the countries that still have it. Immigrations lawyers are unsure of what course of action can be taken by these individuals. Thousands of people have only a few months to decide whether they will return to their home countries or remain in the U.S. illegally. The only thing that is certain is that many are at risk of losing everything they have known for almost twenty years.
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The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation recently awarded Wilson College a $460,000 grant to fund scholarships for students with financial need through the Stabler Scholarship Endowment. The endowment has provided scholarships for 230 Wilson students since the program began in 2008. Students are selected for scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement and service to the community. Students who receive Stabler Scholarships sign a “debt of conscience” indicating that when they are able, they will make contributions to the endowment in an amount at least equal to what they received. While not a formal legal agreement, the promise serves as
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a commitment to future philanthropy after graduation. “Gifts of endowed scholarship are tremendously valuable in allowing good students with financial need to complete their education,” Wilson President Barbara K. Mistick said. “We are grateful for this gift from The Stabler Foundation because it will allow us to help students and families who need assistance. We are thankful for its generous support.” Since 1985, The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation has provided Wilson with nearly $4.8 million in funding for a number of programs, including the Stabler Scholarship Endowment; Curran Scholars program, which promotes student volunteerism; and daycare support for students
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in Wilson’s Single Parent Scholars program. Located in Harrisburg, the Foundation was established by the Stablers in 1966 exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes. It awards grants to educational institutions, parochial or church-related schools, nonprofit hospitals and medical facilities, while also supporting religious institutions and social service organizations that seek to preserve and instill traditional moral and ethical values, respect for the family, concern for others, self-reliance Donald and Dorothy Stabler and a productive life.
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Muhibbah to Host International Dinner, Performance
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Wilson College’s international student organization, the Muhibbah Club, will host a spring dinner featuring dishes from around the world on Saturday, March 3, in Jensen Dining Hall in Lenfest Commons. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and dinner begins at 5:30. It will be followed by entertainment presented by the students at 7:30 p.m. in Laird Hall. The dinner will feature a variety of international foods, including:
Entrées—Butter chicken (India), samosa (Pakistan), Scotch egg (Uganda) Side Dishes—Potato bake (Australia), rice, salad Desserts—Lamingtons (Australia), bakewell tarts (England) After dinner, members of the Muhibbah club will provide entertainment, including traditional dances from Ghana, Australia and Armenia, and more. The public is invited to at-
New WCGA Travel Policy By Tram Ho
Wilson implemented a new travelling policy for all clubs and organizations. Student organizations which plan for an off-campus activity now have to fill out an application form and get approval from Dean Mary Beth Williams and WCGA officers. The new travel policy aims to guarantee safety for Wilson students when organizing off-campus trips. Regard-
ing this issue, the Dean shares her viewpoint: “We want to make sure that if any emergency happens during the trip, we know where they are and they know how to contact us.” In other words, an organization will get prompt assistance from Wilson staff with any unexpected situation, which certainly increase their security. Additionally, when filling out the form, every organization has to create a planned itin-
tend the dinner and/or the performance. There is no cost to attend the performance, but tickets for the dinner are $10. Reservations are required for the dinner only and must be made by Monday, Feb. 26. To reserve dinner tickets, contact club adviser Crystal Lantz at iss@wilson.edu and provide a phone number, name and number of tickets needed. Payment (cash or check) for tickets will be collected at the door. The Muhibbah Club will also accept donations at
erary for their trip, including hotel or shuttle reservation. The process of applying is simple. Clubs and organizations complete the paper form and submit it to the Dean at least 10 days prior to the trip. Then, club officers need to meet with WCGA in the next WCGA General Assembly meeting to present the details about their travel plans: purpose, participants, transport, and accommodation reservation. To increase the chance of being approved,
the performance. All donations, as well as a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales, will be given to South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP). The word “Muhibbah” means unity among nations. This year’s Muhibbah Club president is Brooke McLachlan. Wilson’s international students this semester come from more than 15 different countries, including Albania, Ghana, Nepal, Vietnam, Armenia, Australia, South Korea, Pakistan and Uganda.
the Dean suggests each club or organization complete the application form in a thoughtful manner. Having a staff or advisor to go along with the trip is also a way to guarantee the trip’s high level of safety. The WCGA will cover the policy in the training program for club advisors and officers during this spring and in the Blue Book next year. If you have any questions, contact Mary Beth at marybeth.william@wilson. edu or the WCGA’s president at daniel.perry@wilson.edu
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SpaceX Makes History With Successful Test Launch
Falcon Heavy lifts off from KSC Pad 39A on Feb. 6, 2018. By Kimberly Maske-Mertz
CEO Elon Musk’s private aerospace corporation SpaceX made history on Tuesday, Feb. 6 with a successful test launch of its Falcon Heavy space vehicle from NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, FL, paving the way for human space travel to Mars and possibly beyond. The reusable rocket, deemed the world’s most powerful, blasted off from KSC’s Pad 39A at 3:45 EST after a number of weather-related delays threatened to scrub the launch due to high wind shear in the upper atmosphere. Once conditions improved, Musk took to Twitter to announce to the world that the mission was a go. Musk tweeted, “Launch auto-sequence initiated (aka the holy mouseclick) for 3:45 liftoff.” The anticipation seemed palpable—both in Mission Control and on social media— as the countdown commenced. Thousands of viewers tuned in to watch a live video stream on Facebook of the launch as thou-
sands more gathered at KSC to witness the historic event. The Falcon Heavy, a variant of the company’s successful Falcon 9 reusable rocket, was designed from its conception specifically to ferry humans into space, eventually to the moon and Mars. Consisting of a strengthened Falcon 9 core, two Falcon 9 side boosters, and 27 Merlin engines, the rocket packs a thrust of five million pounds at liftoff. This number is surpassed only by the Saturn V—retired in 1975—at 7.5-million pounds. With an ability to carry payloads up to 140,660 pounds at $90 thousand per launch—a fraction of the cost of NASA’s competing Space Launch System (SLS), which would cost $1-2.5 billion per launch—the Falcon Heavy stands poised to meet the needs of all customers. During a post-launch press conference, Musk stated that he feels the success of the Falcon Heavy will inspire others to enter the realm of commercial spaceflight. “I think it’s going to open
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up a sense of possibility,” he noted. “I think it’s going to encourage other companies and countries to say ‘hey, if SpaceX which is a commercial company can do this’ […] then they can do it too. So I think it’s going to encourage other countries and companies to raise their sights and say, ‘hey, we can do bigger and better.’ Which is great. We want a new space race. Races are exciting.” Part of that excitement resides with the whimsical payload used to test the rocket’s capabilities—Musk’s Cherry Red Tesla Roadster, manned by a spacesuit-clad mannequin named Starman. The automobile and its passenger will remain in space for a billion years. While the engine burn caused the vehicle to shift slightly off trajectory, it will eventually follow an elliptical orbit around the earth, sun, and Mars. Musk admitted during the press conference that SpaceX considered scrapping the Falcon Heavy project numerous times throughout its develop-
ment due to difficulty and costs. “We tried to cancel the Falcon Heavy program three times at SpaceX because, it was like, man this is way harder than we thought,” he admitted when asked about the total investment. After a number of major redesigns on various parts of the rocket, the investment—which Musk says came completely from internal funding—came close to half of $1 billion. As for plans for Mars and the moon, Musk seemed hopeful. “I think we might, if we get lucky, we’ll also be able to do short hopper flights with the spaceship part of BFR maybe next year,” Musk stated, BFR referring to their Interplanetary Transport System. The next SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is scheduled for Feb. 17 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. While no concrete date has been set for the next launch of the Falcon Heavy from KSC, Spaceflight Now reports that it will take place sometime in the first half of 2018.
Learning Campus is currently seeking hosts for our Saturday Workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018. We are looking for students/faculty/staff to conduct STEAM activities for K-5 students. For more information, contact Jamie Burnett at jamie.burnett@wilson.edu
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BSU Recognizing Black Herstory Month
By Dasia Edwards
Throughout life, people have been subjected to learn about history through a male point of view. Whether in books, lectures, or conversation, people have been told of the many great and powerful men and their lasting impacts on the world. When reflecting on what has been taught and learned, one realizes that little information has been shared on women, and more so black women, who have made and continue to make great contributions to society. This February, follow the Black Student Union (BSU) on their Facebook page, Wilson College Black Student Union, every day as they highlight the many achievements of black and African-American women through their Black Herstory Month program. The term “herstory” was created in 1970 to give a feminist perspective to history and share the experiences of women as a way to overcome the underrepresentation they faced. With this in mind, BSU aims
to bring awareness to the lack of representation black women have encountered throughout history, increase the knowledge of influential black women, and rightfully acknowledge black women who have accomplished great feats. During their Black Herstory Month program, BSU will focus on more uncommonly known black women from different
occupations such as scientists, politicians, dancers, musicians, and civil rights activists. The Facebook page currently highlights: transwoman and activist, Marsha P. Johnson, who initiated the Stonewall Riot in June of 1969 and founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) to help homeless and runaway transgender
individuals get off the streets; actress Hattie McDaniel, who was the first African-American woman to be awarded an Oscar in 1940: former slave Clara Brown, who lead a successful laundry business; and Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American congresswoman and first major-party African-American candidate to run for the U.S. presidency. The Black Student Union hopes to give proper recognition to the many black and African-American women whose herstory goes unnoticed. BSU also hopes that those who visit their Facebook page learn about the many influential women and are encouraged to research the herstory of all women regardless of their race, ethnicity, or gender. To be informed about future programs held by BSU follow them on Facebook at Wilson College Black Student Union and Instagram at wilson.bsu.edu
FRESH Series of Sustainable Agriculture By Tram Ho
During this semester, the Fulton Center for Sustainability Studies organized its annual FRESH series to provide essential information regarding to sustainable family-farming to Wilson and public community. FRESH series stands for Finding Responsible Eating Strategy for Health, which includes three workshops in January, February, and March at Wilson. Typically, the organizers invite a guest speaker, who is an expert in agriculture to share their experience and knowledge in each workshop. Fulton Center is reputable for the
Community Supported Agriculture, a vegetable subscription program for Chambersburg residents operated in summer and fall. The FRESH series is another program which keeps people engaged in the Center as well as agricultural issues during winter. Their core value is to support health and fresh food through sustainable growing. Christine Mayer, the director of Fulton Center highlights the importance of agriculture, “Most environmental problems derives from agriculture conducted on a large scale. In other words, agriculture is a leading contributor to climate change.” Therefore, through
the workshops, people have a chance to gather and learn about eating and growing habits in a sustainable way. This year, the first workshop took place on Saturday, Jan.27 in Allen Auditorium. Darin Pridham and family presented about their organic farming, which provides much more flavorful and nutritious products. The next workshops will be associated with the theme “Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist with Michael Judd” and “Jane Goodall’s Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating,” respectively. The workshops are free and open to public. They will be held Feb. 24 and Mar. 24,
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at the Allen Auditorium. The workshops will provide essential knowledge about useful eating and growing habits from agricultural experts. If you have any questions about the FRESH program or Fulton Center’s other program, contact Christine Mayer at cmayer@wilson.edu.
Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist Sat, Feb. 24 1:30 p.m. Warfield Allen Auditorium
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Nurse’s
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By Timothy Horn
This year, the flu season is leaving quite an impact. The CDC is reporting that this flu season, which began in October, is responsible for 17,101 hospitalizations so far, most of which have been in the elderly population. The total death toll is unknown because only pediatric deaths are required to be reported to the CDC; sixty-three pediatric deaths have been reported so far. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that there have been 47,725 confirmed cases in the state and 91 deaths, including one child so far. Franklin County has reported 733 cases of flu this season. According to Wilson College school nurse, Laura Martzluf, the campus has not been hit hard by the flu so far, but the potential is still present, especially considering the high population of commuter students. She indicates that much of the fear over the flu this season is because it is developing quickly among infected children and is higher in severity as compared to recent years. Martzluf recommends that those who suspect they have the flu to remain at home as much as possible to avoid further spreading the virus. If outside travel is necessary, wearing a mask is recom-
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mended. She added that those recovering from the flu should use fever reducers such as Tylenol and Ibuprofin to reduce aches and fevers, and to seek medical treatment if symptoms get worse. Finally, Martzluf said those who have recovered from the flu should wait at least twenty-four hours after their fever subsides before returning to school or work. To avoid the spread of germs during flu season, Martzluf recommends frequent hand washing and using hand sanitizer, preferably one that has 60-70% alcohol content. In addition, covering the face with a sleeve when sneezing or coughing, not sharing utensils or drinks, and getting a flu shot if possible will help stop the spread of germs. Although flu shots are not 100% effective, Martzluf points out that they will still lessen the symptoms of the flu and hopefully avoid any serious complications. Flu season in the United States typically runs from the beginning of October to the middle of May, but can vary from year to year. The flu does not typically result in hospitalization by itself, but complications such as bacterial infections can occasionally cause problems, especially in elderly patients or patients with weak or compromised immune systems.
Reference Sheet for Health and Medical Needs Information courtesy of the Nurse’s Office Dr. Stephen Flack Wilson College Medical Director 757 Norland Ave., Chambersburg Building 2, Suite 203 717-217-6760 *Tell them you are a Wilson College student Keystone Urgent Care 830 5th Avenue Suite 102 Chambersburg, 717.709.7979 8:00AM-8:00PM Keystone Women’s Care 755 Norland Ave. Suite 101 Keystone Pavillion, Chambersburg 717.709.7990
Summit Women’s Group 757 Norland Ave Suite 207 Chambersburg, 717.217.6882
State Department of Health 518 Cleveland Ave., Chambersburg 717.263.4143
MedExpress Urgent Care 1048 Lincoln Way East, Suite 101 Chambersburg, 717.267.2273 8am-8pm everyday
Chambers’ Apothecary (Pharmacy) 278 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg 717.263.0747 Free Delivery
Chambersburg Hospital 112 North 7th St., Chambersburg 717.267.3000
Park Avenue Pharmacy 220 Park Ave., Chambersburg 717.264.7312 M-F 8am-8pm Sat. 8am-3pm Free Delivery
Summit Occupational Health 1610 Orchard Dr., Chambersburg 717.261.0929
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SPORTS
Adams First Male Member of 1000-point Club By Ash Henderson
On January 10, 2017 Keion Adams ’19 became the first male in Wilson College Men’s Basketball to hit 1,000 career points as they defeated Penn State Berks with the final score of 81-62. In regards to this success, Adams stated, “The feeling is amazing! I already knew that coming to Wilson I would be making history by being on the Men’s team, but being the first male to hit 1,000 points makes it that much sweeter.” Not only did Adams score his 1,000 points, he did it as a junior. On average, it takes all four years to score your 1,000 points but Adams had other intention coming into this season. Adams mentioned, “I knew
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coming into this season that I would most likely hit my 1,000-point mark, but I was more focused on becoming a playoff team with my teammates by my side. Knowing
that I already scored 1,000 points as a junior is huge but I know that I still have another season to do more work, so I am looking forward to what next year has in store for me.”
Adams then continued by saying, “I was able to accomplish this through the hard work me, my teammates, and coaches put into what we do every season. My coaches and teammates make me a better player and hopefully I do the same for them. My parents have also given me the support, motivation, and drive that makes me want to keep playing the game I love and thrive in it.” Wilson Men’s Basketball team is 15-6 overall and 9-3 in the conference. Adams currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 15.8 points a game. Keion and his team will face up against St. Elizabeth Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. in Morristown, New Jersey in their last conference match before they head to the playoffs.
European Football: Splashing the Cash By Kieren Marshall
With the conclusion of the January transfer window, European clubs and leagues all around the world have spent millions to acquire the best players. Major clubs in England have been busy throughout this transfer period with some key acquisitions to bolster their lineup for major tournaments like the Premier League and Champions League. The desire to play in the most competitive league in the world should be a lure within itself but players are demanding more money to go with their ever growing ego. A club that was constantly in the headlines this past January was Arsenal, a team seemingly on the decline led by the much maligned Arsene Wenger. The golden days of Premier League titles and major finals seem beyond them as their attacking flare is no longer able to break down teams as it once did. Wenger spent almost £100 million, intent on strength-
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (left)
ening his attacking stocks. He did so by signing Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Sky Sports reported a total of £60 million spent on Aubameyang alone, which raises the question of salaries and transfer expenditure in the Premier League. Another Premier League giant, Liverpool, joined Arsenal with big money spending gaining Dutch International Virgil Van Dijk for a record 75 million pounds from Southampton as reported by the U. K’s Telegraph. The move was made to build up a shaky Liverpool defence as the ‘Rolls Royce’ style defender had a huge impact on
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his debut scoring a late winner in the FA Cup tie against Everton. Since then a couple of lackluster performances have hurt Liverpool and one might question whether any individual is worth this much money. With getting so much money, people wonder what these sport stars do with it. Reporter opinion is that they seem to be drowning in too much money. A large sum of their money is no doubt used for expensive cars, houses and maintaining the high lifestyle that they are accustomed to. The amount of money spent on one individual is astronomical. This transfer window cer-
tainly fueled the ongoing debate about salaries and the amount of money invested in European football. Moreover, the fans of these clubs are unable to share in their club’s wealth. Fans are expected to dish out large sums of money for merchandise and tickets simply to watch their team play. Protest surrounding this issue was sparked by Borussia Dortmund fans in Germany in 2016 by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch and boycotting the first 20 minutes of a match. Whilst it may be the most popular sport in the world, football clubs must be wary of taking the loyalty of their fan base for granted. These clubs must come to realise and act upon the growing disconnect between their organisations and their fans. The money they allocate to transfer fees can be better spent on improving the experience of their supporters. In the end, is football about money or playing for the love of the game?
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SPORTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Women’s Softball Prepares For New
By Zachary Powell
The Wilson College Softball team kicked off their spring season on Thursday, February 1, with a night practice. The team could not wait to get into the gym to start working out and practicing. After a long-awaited winter and some time off after the fall season, the team is back in full swing, ready to show everyone what the offseason has brought them. With two more players added to the roster from the fall season, the Phoenix have even more firepower. “We have a lot of potential and we are very team oriented with a lot of talent,” Lindsy DeBross ‘18 said. “Our team feels dedicated, and we have worked very hard to get to this point.” One of the biggest impacts
that makes this softball team so unique is how they use each other to make themselves better. The relationship between teammates not only stands out on the field, but also carries off the field. “Being team oriented really helps us, especially during the small bus rides and off-campus practices,” Taylor Giles ’19 commented. “We also use our team clinics as a priority to be aspiring softball players.” With the team having more players and more potential came a more strict but focused Head Coach in Brett Cline, who now enters his 18th season as the softball coach. The coaches have really cracked down on all the players, holding them to certain standards. “We have been taking ev-
erything back to fundamentals now since we started practice,” Giles mentioned. With five seniors and more than half of the team being underclassmen, the Phoenix want this season to be a memorable one, especially for the seniors graduating in May. “We have been focused on putting in the work every practice and just being motived to be there,” DeBross later added. “Our goal is to win the NEAC [North Eastern Athletic Conference] for the last time in our conference,” Daphne Buzard ‘21 said. This season will be the last season for Wilson College sports to participate in the NEAC because of the change in conferences starting at the 2018-19 sea-
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son in the fall, which will change to CSAC conference. In the past, this team has gone through adversity and some rough times, but they have prevailed, particularly last year when they made their 9th NEAC playoff appearance. This is an aspect that the team is really looking forward to getting through to reach success. “We have to respond to our adversity by talking it out and communicating and leaving it all on the field,” Buzard added when asked about how she will handle adversity her first year playing college softball. mThe Wilson College softball team opens their season in Cary, NC on Friday, February 24. The home opener for the Phoenix is Sunday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m. in a doubleheader.
Lack of Fan Support for Women’s Sports
By Ash Henderson
Women’s sports are, for the most part, overlooked in comparison to men’s sports. Women’s sports are cast aside into the men’s shadow. A variety of female athletes at Wilson have felt neglected from their own community and school. This leads to the question of why don’t women’s sports get the same amount of attention that men’s sports get? Recently, Wilson College Women’s Basketball Team has made history. The Phoenix (912) now have 9 wins on the season which is the most for the program since the 2002-03 season. Although the program has changed tremendously, they still get little to no support from fellow students, staff, and even faculty from Wilson. Jordyn Day ’19, a member of the Women’s Basketball team, stated, “We are having the best season that this school has ever had in years. Yet people still don’t come to our games, and if they do go, they end up leaving at half time, and other athletes from other teams do this as well. I have even seen professors leave before our game started, and it’s not
A men’s basketball crowd
fair. We get no respect at all.” Although Women’s Basket ball is making history, they are not the only ones who feel neglected. Sierra Hill ’21, a volleyball player, said, “We didn’t get much of a crowd at all this year. Even when we won our first game, not a lot of people were there, but I’m sure when men’s volleyball start, that their games will be packed.” Every year these female athletes put time, heart, and dedication into the sport that they love, but yet still get little recognition from the campus. Next year the school will have their first Men’s Baseball Team. With the school adding Men’s Baseball, does that mean that softball will have less attendance at their games?
Ashley Horn ’18, a member of the softball team, comments, “I don’t think more people will attend the men’s game because it’s more of an out of the way trip than the softball field. I do think they will receive support because it’s their first season, but the softball team always has supportive fans.”
A women’s basketball crowd
Not only does female sports get neglected at the collegiate level, but it is also neglected at the professional level and has even resulted in unfair pay gaps between the women’s and men’s sport. Horn went on to mention, “I don’t think women’s sport have much attention, but I also think it depends on the team and their record.” Women in the athletic field have been constantly overlooked, despite performing at a high level, and support from fans make a huge difference. Talent and athletic abilities are not shown by only men, but by both men and women.. Support the hard work that women put in to play the sport that they love.
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Medical Mission Trip to Dominican Republic Provides New Experiences for Wilson Students By Katie Shank
From Jan. 2 through Jan. 9, a group of Wilson College students traveled to the Dominican Republic on a medical Spanish mission trip. Led by Dr. Carolyn Hart, Director of the Nursing Program, and Wendell Smith, one of Wilson’s Spanish professors, the week was full of new experiences. The students and staff served three days in the bateyes and one day in the city setting up medical clinics with Good Samaritan Hospital. The bateyes are communities of people who live in among the sugarcane fields. The mobile medical clinics provide treatments for many patients. They are
able to provide basic care and medicine at an affordable rate to the people. The students finished their week enjoying a day at the Caribbean Ocean. At the bateyes, the group was able to treat patients as well as communicate with them and playing with the children. For the most part, the children spoke Spanish, but some of them were familiar with English. Many people on the trip noted that the children were very friendly and loved making friends with the students. “My favorite part of the trip was getting the opportunity to expand and use my Spanish skill. It was fun to interact with the chil-
dren and learn from them,” Ashley Horn ‘18 remarked. Students were able to experience firsthand how different life is in the Dominican Republic. They walked to the local supermarket and businesses. They saw what goes on during the night in the Dominican. Many people are usually outside on their porches or walking the streets as well. “The Dominican Republic is different in many ways. In the Dominican Republic, you do not see as many people driving cars. Most people walk to where they need to go, they own motorcycles or they take taxies,” Alison Shockey ‘20 commented. The group also traveled to the local hospital for an afternoon during their time there, where they were able to see the different departments of the hospital and how they were different. “Not everyone in the Dominican Republic has access to health care, it is very limited. Also, being a nursing major, I learned that to become a certified nurse you do not need to take a boards exam after
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you finish your schooling. In the United States, to become a Registered Nurse (RN), you must take the NCLEX exam after you graduate with your BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing), in the Dominican Republic they do not have this,” Shockey ‘20 added. The Dominican Republic was an eye opener for many. In the bateyes, most people do not have adequate water nor do they have a plethora of clothing with them. These people are not worrying about the latest IPhone; they are grateful for what they have. “This trip definitely impacted my life. I think everyone should be required to do some type of mission work to see what it’s like to be in a poverty state,” Horn ‘18 commented. Overall the trip to the Dominican Republic was successful. The students that went on the trip obtained more knowledge about healthcare and Spanish. The next medical Spanish mission trip is tentatively scheduled for 2020 while fundraisers are being planned for 2019 to help offset the cost of the trip.
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Students Team Up With Lend a Hand in NC
Wilson Students and Lend A Hand Volunteers By Kirsten Bilger
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes, leave a devastating impact on communities. In 2016, major hurricanes left behind destruction and floods, leaving hundreds of people homeless. One such hurricane was Hurricane Matthew. A Category 5 and best remembered for the skull shaped system, Hurricane Matthew hit the east coast, forming in the Caribbean and moving to Southeast U.S. The media covers these events, but after a week, they move on to the next breaking news story. Although the world continues on for most, those affected by the hurricanes are left scared, homeless and alone. Pastor Derek Wadlington and nine students teamed up with thirteen volunteers from Lend A Hand, a disaster relief agency of the Presbytery of Carlisle. On Jan. 14,
Wadlington and the students travelled to a United Methodist Committee on Recovery (UMCOR) location in Tarboro, NC. From there, they learned that they would be helping the town of Princeville, NC. Princeville, NC was struck hard when Hurricane Matthew hit. Within twenty-four hours, the town was flooded by seventeen inches of rain., which is located near the Tar River. A levee failed, flooding the town and closing it for a month. Princeville is full of history; it was the first free town for African Americans since the mid-1700s. With a population of 2,000, many had to move into temporary housing or left to stay with family when Hurricane Matthew hit. Pastor Wadlington and the students learned new skills that they may not have tried otherwise. During the course of the week, they assisted in rebuilding twelve houses. Wadlington said, “A
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sampling of the work we performed was installing insulation in the crawl space under two houses, replacing a floor and installing some doors in another, and removing of two layers of shingles, repairing damaged sections of underlayment, and installing a new roof on another house.” As they week went on, the Wilson crew and the Lend A Hand volunteers became a cohesive crew. While the student’s ages ranged from 18 to 23, the volunteers from Lend A Hand were between 62 to 80 years. Despite the big age difference, the volunteers were excited to work with the students. Wadlington commented, “There was a camaraderie between the groups that melded us into a team.” The volunteers were retirees or people that used vacation time to help the town in need. During the week, homeowners would stop by to see the progress being made on their
homes. Once destroyed by a hurricane, their houses are now beginning to look like homes again. Wadlington added, “While it was satisfying to accomplish things, even more rewarding was the opportunity to meet several of the homeowners. The look of hope that beamed on their faces as they saw, finally, the chance that they might soon be able to occupy their homes again or, for those who managed to stay in their home, that their lives might actually return to a sense of normalcy.” With the great success that Wadlington and the students experienced, he hopes to coordinate more trips in the future, the next one possibly in May 2018. He mentioned, “There is a great interest in doing these relief trips and I want to support this.” As a last thought, Wadlington said, “This was the best experience we could have hoped for.”
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You Are Perfect The Way You Are
By Kirsten Bilger
People are usually quick to judge themselves and those around them. It is easy to point out the little flaws in oneself, especially in today’s society. Society puts too much pressure on teens, and even adults, on what the ideal person should be. According to the status quo, a person should not be too thin or thick, must have the right color hair and eyes, be dolled up in makeup, and have sixpack abs or bulging muscles. The list goes on and on. But the thing is, not one of us is the same as another. So why do we try so hard to fit in when each of us was born to stand out? I admit that I have done this myself. We are, after all, our own worst critics. The way I see myself may not be how others perceive me, but I continue to worry about how others view me. I do not wear makeup or the latest fashion. I am not the skinniest person in the world. I have a low self-esteem where it comes to myself. As I was at Creation, a
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Christian festival where people come together for worship and concerts, a couple years ago, For King & Country performed their new song “Priceless.” The first few lines of the song gave me hope about myself. Joel and Luke Smallbone sang the opening; “Mirror, mirror, mirror on the wall, tellin’ those lies, pointing out your flaws, that isn’t who you are. That isn’t who you are. It might be hard to hear, but let me tell you, dear, if you could see what I can see, I know you would believe that isn’t who you are. There’s more to who you are.” As they continued to sing, it made me realize that we do not have to conform to society’s “guidelines” on the ideal person we should become. Each of us is different, and that is what makes the world a more interesting place. It does not matter if we do not fit into the box that society thinks we should because we are not supposed to. We are all made to stand out and shine in our own way. It may be hard to get
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through life with society bearing down on us, but keep in mind that you are perfect the way you are. You do not have to listen to what others say about you. Their opinions
do not matter; only yours do. To listen to more of For King & Country’s song “Priceless,” check their YouTube channel or go to their home page to learn more about them.
Dorm Life: For Better or Worse
As with a multitude of things in college life, living in a dorm has its own set of pros and cons. It instills a sense of independence on an individual by pushing him/her out of their comfort zones. It also develops a sense of family and community. There are several occasions where different dormitories compete with each other in competitions. This provides individuals an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, support their teams through cheerleading, and build important and long-
lasting relationships with other individuals. It is also a place where one can meet people from different majors and classifications and build relationships. Similarly, there are many cons associated with living in a dorm. Individuals, in many cases, have to sacrifice their privacy or personal space as sharing a room with others is required in many universities. At times, roommates tend to be completely opposite of each other, leading to frequent misunderstandings and/or quarrels. This can have a signifi-
cant effect on the students overall college experience. However, dorm life is also an opportunity for people to adapt with individuals and their surroundings that are not naturally desirable to them, preparing them for such situations in real life. By stepping out of their comfort zones and dealing with undesirable people and surroundings, people can convert this con into a pro. Living in a dorm means one has to live under the defined rules and regulations, which include prohibition of alcohol, partying with loud music, and many others.
For people who are legally allowed to participate in such activities, being unable to enjoy their freedom may be highly undesirable.
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Enjoys
By Katie Shank
On December 31, I had the opportunity to job shadow with the public relations department of the Philadelphia Eagles, who are now the 2018 Super Bowl Champions, during their last home game of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys. My initial inquiry about job shadowing for the NFL occurred while I was in Dallas at the ACP conference with Billboard. I had the opportunity to meet Charean Wil-
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett
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liams, who was a professional sports writer. She spoke about taking opportunities. Follow ing her advice, I emailed the Eagles. Within a day of sending my email, I received a reply for Public Relations Coordinator Anthony Bonagura, that they were happy to accommodate a job shadow at a game. Overall, the job shadow experience was phenomenal. I received press credentials, so I was treated just like the press and staff were. I went through the security check as a media personnel and signed in as one as well.
I was able to experience everything that the public relations staff does on a game day. For each quarter, I passed out statistical reports to all the reporters that were there. I also had to travel throughout the stadium to give stat sheets to FOX News and Jerry Jones. My favorite part of the job shadow was getting to experience the interviews after the games. The public relations team splits up, some going to the home press conference while others went to the away teams. I was able to go to the Cowboys press con-
Inside the Eagle’s Stadium
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ference where Head Coach Jason Garrett was interviewed as well as quarterback Dak Prescott. After the press conference, I was able to help transcribe quotes, which are later sent on to other media outlets in the Philadelphia Area. I enjoyed my time with the Eagles. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to job shadow in the NFL. Without going to the ACP conference in October, I would have never thought about inquiring for an opportunity like this one. Opportunities are out there. We just have to look for them.
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott
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A Closer Look at “Rock. Water. Air.”
By Aurora Ortiz
On January 31, 2018 a photograph exhibition opened at the Bogigian and Cooley Bogigian Galleries at Wilson. The exhibition, titled “Rock. Water. Air”, is made up of photographs by Associate Professor of Fine Arts, R.K. Dickson. The exhibition is made up of 38 black and white photographs, 24 in the Bogigian Gallery, found in Lortz and 14 in the Cooley Bogigian Gallery on the third floor of the John Stewart Memorial Library. The photographs convey a message beyond the obvious image displayed within each of them. “The image may be of rocks, water, or clouds, but is about my feelings as I was making the photograph,” stated Professor Dickson in his artist statement. There are so many components, steps, and time that went into “Rock. Water. Air.” Taking and developing the pictures can be time consuming. Professor Dickson explained that developing a single picture can take from a few minutes to a whole day. Professor Dickson truly enjoys the whole process of photography. “I enjoy the interaction with the pictures, I am in love with the process,” he stated “Making an image is a blast.” Once the photographs are developed and framed, another decision has to be made; the order in which the images are displayed. Professor Dickson explained the order chosen for “Rock. Water. Air.”, and any of his exhibitions, allows the photographs to talk to each other. He compared this to the way a music album flows from one song to the next. “Rock. Water. Air.” will remain open until March 10, 2018. Everyone is invited to stop and interact with the photographs on display. “I truly enjoy watching people interact with my images,” explained Professor Dickson. In the future, Professor Dickson hopes to take parts of this exhibition on the road.
Orchesis Hosts Film Fes tival
By Francesca Giustini
Wilson College’s dance ensemble, Orchesis, hosted the school’s first international dance film festival on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The event, which was screened in Brooks Auditorium, featured short dance films from around the world. The festival has been in the works since this past November. It was planned by Megan Mizanty, Orchesis Pres. Shannon McKenzie and Orchesis VP Myah Quirin. This is the second year that the dance ensemble has orchestrated and held an event in addition to their performances twice a year. Previously, they organized a flash mob. The films selected to be shown at the festival at Wilson were originally curated and screened during October of 2017 at the University of East London. It was a part of the Centre for Performing Arts Development series, shown at Stratford Square Campus. Composed of films chosen form over 200 applicants, the final collection was selected by Project Tran(s)mit. Applicants could submit films in any genre, whether
they be documentary, short story, animation, etc. The only requirements were that they could be no more than 15 minutes in length and must explore movement and the human body. How they chose to express the themes were up to each filmmaker. At Wilson, the most talked about film shown was one the incorporated a conversation about social media, commenting on the priorities given to obtaining “likes” on applications such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It was filmed in Slovenia, but its messages are universal. It used the expressive and powerful movements of hip-hop. While the social media platforms and practices were used in the film, at its heart, Zeljko Bozic’s “Letter” focused on the questions “why people dance.” Mizanty’s favorite from the festival was a film from Netherlands. “I personally loved the movement, sound effects and editing work by Harm Weistra, in his film “Intrinsic Moral Evil.” If students show enough interest in another film festival, they may show a new col-
lection of films next year. There is also a possibility that they will hold a different type of event that incorporates dance, instead.
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Nominations for 90th Oscars Announced
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seau in “The Disaster Artist.” Veteran actors and former winners, “Phantom Thread” lead Daniel Day-Lewis and Denzel Washington in the title role of “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” score Best Actor nods though they were never considered sure things in the race. Although Kaluuya of “Get Out” had been nominated at all the precursor awards, some questioned if the Academy would embrace the film. Due to Franco’s snub, it seems 2017 breakout star Timothée Chalamet of “Call Me by Your Name” and beloved character actor Gary Oldman, who plays Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour,” will go head to head for Best Actor. Tom Hanks, who many expected to get a nod for “The Post,” continues to be snubbed in this category despite producing excellent work.
record. Netflix’s “Mudbound” broke three records: Rachel Morrision made history as the first woman ever nominated in Best Cinematography; Dee Rees became the first African American woman nominated for writng; and Mary J. Blige’s double nominations make her the first person with nods for both acting and songwriting in the same year. And ending an eightTimothée Chalamet of year all-male streak, Greta “Call Me By Your Name” Gerwig became the fifth woman ever nominated for Best Director. By Francesca Giustini This year, “Call Me by Your Nominations for the 90th AcadName,” “Darkest Hour,” “Dunkirk,” emy Awards were announced on “Get Out,” “Lady Bird,” “Phantom Jan. 23 by Tiffany Haddish and Thread,” “The Post,” “The Shape Andy Serkis. Pre-recorded segments of Water,” and “Three Billboards starring Priyanka Chopra, Rosario Outside Ebbing, Missouri” reDawson, Gal Gadot, Salma Hayek, ceived nominations for Best PicMichelle Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, ture. Noticeably missing: “The Big Molly Shannon, Rebel Wilson and Sick,” “The Disaster Artist, “The Michelle Yeoh accompanied them. Florida Project,” “I, Tonya,” “MudVoted upon by the Academy’s bound,” and “Wonder Woman.” 7,258 inducted members, these “Phantom Thread” really shook awards, aka the Oscars, honor up the race with its six nominations the best of films in 24 categories. that seemed to come out of nowhere. With 774 new members, Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape the Academy now feels fresher of Water” continued its high and more diverse in its repnomination streak with 13 nods. resentation of gender, ethnicBest Picture front runner “Three Allison Janney of “I, Tonya” ity and geography than in the past. While her film secured the most Billboards Outside Ebbing, MisThe Academy showed major love souri” received nine nods, three of nominations, Sally Hawkins of for Jordan Peele, with a trio of nomiwhich were acting nominations “The Shape of Water” seems more nations: For producing, directing for Frances McDormand, Sam in the middle of the pack. Meryl and writing “Get Out.” For a film Rockwell and Woody Harrelson. Streep’s nomination for “The Post” that many questioned how the AcadIts director, Martin McDonagh, is not a surprise but she is certainly emy would react, it certainly cleaned was snubbed in the directing not considered a real threat to the up well on nomination morning. category but nominated for his likes of front runner McDormand. Trailblazing women drive writing of the film’s screenplay. If Margot Robbie of “I, Tonya” can this year’s nominations both beIts SAG win for Best Ensemble continue to build momentum, she hind the camera and within indicates that it might have the may be able to pull off an upset. the films’ narratives. Four of And despite losing crucial wins ability to collect enough second- and the nine Best Picture nominees third-place votes to pull off the win early in awards season, “Lady center on a female protagonist. through the Academy’s preferen- Bird” star Saoirse Ronan is seen as Meryl Streep received her 21st acttial ballot system that is only used the dark horse of this race. Jessica ing nomination, breaking her own in the Best Picture Category. Chastain and even Gal Gadot, of This year’s Best Actor race “Molly’s Game” and “Wonder Womexamined its actors off screen an,” respectfully, each individually as much, if not more, than it had a lot of critical and fan support did on screen. After sexual mis- but were snubbed by the Acadconduct allegations arose, the emy. As was last year’s Best AcOscar path for Golden Globe tress Oscar winner, Emma Stone, winner James Franco was who recieved praise for her work uncertain. Many considered this year in “Battle of the Sexes.” After winning at all the previFranco to be the Oscar front runner for his performance ous awards, the Supporting Actor Oscar is Rockwell’s to loose. Some Rockwell and McDormand of “Threee Billboards” as the infamous Tommy Wi-
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Lucas Hedges and Saoirse Ronan of “Lady Bird”
still feel that he could split the vote with his co-star Harrelson. Buzz for Willem Dafoe of “The Florida Project” has momentum and his film’s failure to score nominations in Best Picture, Director, and Support Actress hurt his chances. Richard Jenkins’s great work in “TheShapeofWater”ultimatelyfeels like a filler nomination compared to the other nominees; although, in a weaker year, Jenkins could have won for this performance. Plummer pulled off an impressive surprise nomination for his work “All the Money in the World” where he replaced the fallen from grace Kevin Spacey. The Academy snubbed several expeccted actors contendars: Both Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg of “Call Me By Your Name,” as well as Steve Carrell of “Battle of the Sexes.” Ray Romano’s snub came along with the Academy’s shutout of “The Big Sick” in every category except Best Original Screenplay. Although the great character actress Allison Janney of “I, Tonya” appears to be unstoppable, Best Supporting Actress could very well go to Laurie Metcalf for her work in “Lady Bird.” With the revival of “Roseanne” approaching, Metcalf could use it to her advantage. Netflix’s first acting nomination came through singer turned actress Blige in “Mudbound.” Octavia Spencer, a previous winner in this category, scored her third career nomination for “The Shape of Water” and second nomination in a row. Manville’s surprise nomination took the spot that was predicted to belong to Hong Chau of “Downsizing” or Holly Hunter of “The Big Sick.” The Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air live on ABC on March 4. Photos provided by Vimeo
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Meet Country Music’s Next Big Thing: Raleigh Keegan By Hannah Middaugh
If you are a fan of country music, a new singer is on the rise: Raleigh Keegan. Keegan is a 28-year-old who was born in Ohio and moved to Kentucky about ten years ago. When asked how he first got into music, he replied saying
his mother started him with piano lessons at an early age. He recalled a memory of going on a road trip with a piano when he was younger, saying he played it most of the trip and the rest became history. Keegan’s inspirations come from a lot of the older singers like Tom Petty and Billy Joel. He also looks to country singers Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, and the Zac Brown Band for inspiration. Keegan recalled that the Zac Brown Band’s album, Uncaged, is the reason he was drawn to country music. Some of his other favorite albums include Wild Flower by Tom Petty and Traveller by Chris Stapleton. On Jan. 25, 2018, Keegan’s first six-song EP, “One of These Days,” was released on every platform from Google Play to iTunes and Spotify. When asked about his favorite song on the EP, he actually gave three answers. “‘Keep Lovin’ Me’ is probably my fa-
vorite. It always gets me. It’s a really honest song,” Keegan commented. Fan favorite would have to be “Other Way Around.” He also thinks that playing “Lookin’ Like That” is a favorite to play.
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Keegan has plans to work with people from Europe, which he is really excited about. He is interested in getting his music out to all of his fans. “Being able to get to the states and areas that he hasn’t been to yet [is a goal for this year],” his manager, Julee Seymour commented. Keegan would love to collaborate with Chris Stapleton and Eric Church in the future. Keegan’s new single, “Lookin’ Like That,” is now
playing on the radio. “Call the local radio stations and request it!” Keegan exclaimed. Along with his 45, 257 monthly listeners, the new single, “Lookin’ Like That,” reached 100,000 streams on Spotify.
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When asked how he feels about the listeners and the 100,000 streams, he commented, “Feels really good. We put so much work into what we do… No one really knows how many hours go into planning except the immediate team and their family. It’s amazing. We’re grateful to be in the industry.” At this point in his life, Keegan feels he is still being discovered. “I signed with Julee not even a year ago.”
They are still in the process of getting discovered by country fans. “We’re new to this game and the truth is, we’re coming in strong. We have awesome, loyal fans, and we’re building it one person at a time. Each person is equally important.” His manager, Julee Seymour of Smokeshow Entertainment commented saying, “He’s holding his own in the
industry without label backing [which means he definitely has a bright future].” When asked about his hobbies or any other instruments that he can play besides guitar and piano, Keegan replied with some interesting answers. He recalled that he used to pay the trombone, though he has not played in years. As for hobbies, he loves craft beer and bourbon. He also said he likes to play basketball and ping pong. His wife’s name is Shelby and he said she is a complete trooper and his main support system. To learn more about Raleigh Keegan and his music, look him up on Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, or SoundCloud, or follow him on social media. His twitter handle is @ RaleighKeegan and his Instagram is raleighkeegan.
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YouTube Megastars Crash and Burn By Hannah Middaugh
Jake and Logan Paul are the famous brothers who got their start on the Vine app and moved to YouTube after Vine shut down. The Paul Brothers are known for many reasons, and most of them, are not good. For their channels, they tend to lean toward prank videos and “diss tracks” that are usually about each other. However, they are also known for getting into trouble. They are all too familiar with making public apologies for something they have said or done. Logan Paul has recently broken the internet by going to the well-known suicide forest in Japan and showing a dead body. He joked about it and then put a link to a suicide prevention number. Shortly afterwards, his video was removed and he soon made two apology videos, one on Twitter and the other on YouTube. However, he bragged about himself in the video, even though he was supposed be apologizing to everyone for this horrendous video. Fellow YouTubers were outraged and wanted to take Logan Paul down. Recently though, Logan Paul tweeted about people eating Tide Pods and decided to post a new video. In this video, Paul uses a stun gun on dead rats and grabs a fish out of a koi pond and leaves it on the ground. PETA (People for Ethnical Treatment of Animals) got in on the action, slamming him for his actions. In response to this, YouTube removed from it from the platform. YouTube also commented, “We believe he has exhibited a pattern of behavior in his videos that makes his channel not only unsuitable for advertisers, but also potentially damaging to the broader creator community.” Many think that YouTube should have banned Paul from the beginning. However, Paul says, “I know for a fact everything I
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Logan Paul
do from this point on will get criticism, it will get backlash, because I’m a very polarizing dude. You either love me, or you hate me. So internet, please, use me, bro. Crucify me, vilify me, and I can promise you one thing, guys. I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be here for a minute.” Jake Paul, though, has stepped up his game with scamming his viewers and fans. Jake made a video in January, showing why his 2017 was so great. At the end of the video, he introduced a website that he created called “edfluence”. This website was designed to show off his new talent group, called “Team 1000”; a sister group to his “Team 10.” A YouTuber, Drew Gooden, made a video logging into that website just to show everyone what it is like. At first, Gooden was only charged $7. After the $7 fee, he found out that he had to pay another $57 to get other videos or “lessons”. His credit card company then sent him a fraud alert. Gooden made the comment that many parents were having issues with their children charging their credit cards for more than $7. In total, Gooden spent $64 just to learn that “Team 1000 is coming soon!”. And most of the world would agree. These two brothers are two of the highest grossing
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YouTubers, each making 12 million dollars last year just from YouTube. Both brothers may say they are sorry, but in reality they only care about getting more cash. Logan has taken time away from YouTube to do some “reflection.”
If you are interested in auditioning, please contact blakecatisis@ gmail.com for more information.
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#ReclaimLove
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By Aurora Ortiz
Throughout the month of February, people across the nation may find a great deal of love dominating their social media newsfeed—but not necessarily in the conventional candy heart and roses way one would expect during Valentine’s Day. In collaboration with the Women’s March and other organizations, Love Army recently began promoting a movement called #ReclaimLove. The idea behind the movement is simple—to reclaim love as a force of justice. As the world is currently experiencing a time of escalating hate and discrimination and becomes more divided each day, the #ReclaimLove movement acts as a cultural intervention in this time of need. Love Army is a network of people that promotes revolutionary love, their goal to create a nation in which everyone matters and everyone counts. The name “Love Army” is symbolic of their motto: “When we fight with love, we win.” The organization has over 123,625 members nationwide including a number of activists, educators, scholars, artists, faith leaders and celebrities. They hope to build upon the power of love through edu-
cation, forums and social media. As part of this movement, Love Army has enlisted its members to share stories, art, photos, and videos using the #ReclaimLove all over social media on Valentine’s Day to send a message to the world: “When love is reclaimed as a public ethic, love becomes revolutionary.” It is their
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hope to show that love can rise above any kind of circumstances. The #ReclaimLove movement officially began on Feb. 9 with the release of a TED talk titled “3 Lessons of Revolutionary Love in a Time of Rage” by Valarie Kaur. Watch parties were hosted all around the U.S., and anyone interested could sign up
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to host a watch party. Kaur, a Sikh American who is also a lawyer, activist and filmmaker, founded the Revolutionary Love Project in September 2016 in an effort to transform American politics and culture. The mission of Kaur’s organization as noted on the project’s website states, “We commit to fight for justice through the ethic of love — love for others, our opponents, and ourselves. We are rising up across the U.S. and around the world in protest, music, dance, and direct action to declare that #RevolutionaryLove is the call of our times.” To date, the Revolutionary Love Project has raised thousands of dollars to support “visionary” political candidates and has gained 50 partners, 120 thought leaders, and 60 thousand followers. A television series with NBC, based on Kaur’s life and the Revolutionary Love Project, is also in development. The #ReclaimLove event will continue throughout the month of February. For more information about this movement or to find out ways to get involved with Love Army, visit lovearmy.org or follow Love Army on social media. It is time to fight differently. It is time to reclaim love.
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