WILSON
THE BILLBOARD
FALL 2017 ISSUE 3
WILSON COLLEGE
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Campus Community Experiences Donor Fatigue By Katie Shank
Throughout campus, there is a plethora of fundraising posters clammoring for precious dollars. Wilson College, like other schools, has a variety of sports teams, academic and social clubs that hold fundraisers as a way to generate funds for expenses that come throughout the year. However, even though fundraising can substantially help a group, it can be an increasingly frustrating task for many students. Samara Rutten ‘21, an international student shares her experience with fundraising. Rutten, who plays field hockey, just recently completed five fundraisers with her team in a very short time span. “Yes, I do think that fundraising is important. It allows us to pay for the items that we don’t necessarily have money for in our budget. However, at a location like Wilson it is extremely hard. Location is a big difficulty; if you are in a rural area, there are very few people to ask for support for your fundraiser. If you have just come to an area like me, it is very hard to fundraise. I can’t really reach out to my family because they are half way across the country. Being new here, I haven’t made a lot of connections yet in Wilson,” Rutten commented. Another dilemma is that Wilson is a small campus. Because of this, it is difficult to get a lot of involvement in fundraisers. Students struggle to get classmates involved and most feel like they are bombarding teachers. Chelsea Kowall ‘20, who is involved in the Equine Facilitated Therapeutics Club,
commented that fundraising helps them immensely for many different things. “We hold fundraisers at the various horse shows and do a clothing sale within the club. Fundraising allows us to buy materials needed for the EFT class,” Kowall said. “The biggest struggle for our club is the fact we are one of the smaller clubs on campus so trying to get people to acknowledge us isn’t always easy.”
Like any school, Wilson has different clubs and sports are more popular than others. Some clubs are bigger than others; small clubs get overlooked and many do not have successful fundraisers because of it. There is no perfect answer or solution for fundraising. It is important to know that fundraising can help, whether it’s going out to eat or buying one item, people can
support a student or support a club or sport. Although it may feel like students bombard people with fundraiser after fundraiser, think about everything that students or clubs would not be able to do without fundraising. Recognize that students who are fundraising to make a diffeence in their activities, reduce financial burdens and purchase materials to enhance the student experience.
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EDITORIAL
IN THIS ISSUE... F a m i l y i s t h e M o s t I m p o r t a n t P a r t o f My Life Politics 3
Attacks on the 1st Amendment Sound-Off Wilson!
Issues 4
Sexual Assault Boy Scouts Admits Girls
Campus 5-7
Internships: Tips to be Successful Donor Dinner Students Having Part-Time Jobs Halloween Party Get to Know Your Professors
ACP/CMA National College Media Conventions 8-9
Recap of what Students Learned
International 10
International Insights National Day of Tolerance
Events 11
Disney on Ice
In my life, I have usually taken things for granted and have not given things much thought. It was not until I went for my first motorcycle ride with my dad that I started to think about life. While watching the landscape go by, I began to reflect on my life and realized how much I take my family for granted. In almost every moment of my life, my family has been there for me. Whether for birthday parties, holidays, sporting events or family outings, my parents were always involved in my sister’s and my life. I have not given it much thought, but I have come to realize that I usually rely on my parents to cook supper when I am home, help me when I need it and to take me to different events. Of course, there are times when I shut out my mom and dad when I am in a bad mood, but I have come to realize that they
Books/Movies 13
Stephen King’s “1922” Nanowrimo
Controversy 14
Harvey Weinstein
Etcetera 15
Orchesis Preview Green Day’s New Eyeliner Product
Calendar 16
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Stranger Things
to make it to this point in life if it was not for my parents. I admit there are many things that I take for granted in my life, but I have come to realize just how much I rely on my family. Friends may come and go, but family is forever. And I could not imagine a life without mine.
are there for me in the end. Some people are not as lucky as me. There are abusive and negligent parents that do not get involved in their child(ren) daily activities. I am lucky enough to have loving parents who support my decisions and help guide me through life. Even to this day, they still help and guide me along to better myself. They get involved in my daily activities such as reading each edition of The Wilson Billboard, taking me to events around the area and listening to any struggles I go through. The biggest blessing from them that I take for granted is that they are helping me get through college, both mentally and financially. They help me sort out my problems and teach me to take one step at a time. Before I started college, my parents said they would split costs, relieving some of the financial burden. I would not have been able
Mohammed Alameer Andrea Hornbaker
Ash Henderson Hannah Middaugh
Hong Nguyen
Tram Ho
Tim Horn
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 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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Attacks Erupts By Mohammed Alameer
Following what Attorney General Jeff Sessions has termed as an increasing number of times, information has leaked from the White House over the past months. Sessions said in a press conference on Fri, Aug. 4, 2017 that the Department of Justice was planning to pursue those behind the leaks. According to Sessions, the Department of Justice has the intension of seeking to pursue and penalize not only the individuals who leaked this information, but also the media organizations that took the information and published it. “The department will revisit its policies affecting media subpoenas,” Sessions said. His comments came after President Donald Trump con-
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on the First From Leaked demned journalists and the media for the continued leaking of information, something that press freedom groups and journalists have seen as a contradiction of the First Amendment of the Constitution. Sessions comments elicited a number of responses from advocators of press freedom. Ben Wizner, director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy and Technology Project responded, “Every American should be concerned about the Trump administration’s threat to step up its efforts against whistleblowers and journalists,” as it represents an attack “on democracy as a whole.” Elsewhere, Jesselyn Radack, the directoroftheWhistleblowerandSource Protection Program, said later that day at ExposeFacts that Sessions was encouraging a “McCarthy-esque cul-
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ture within the federal government.” “These first months of the Trump administration dramatically illustrate the importance of having a free press,’ Wizner said in conclusion before posing. “Can anyone seriously argue that our country would be better off if the public received all of its information through official channels alone?” “The Justice Department’s crackdown on leaks wrongly targets and punishes national security whistleblowers, who have no meaningful internal channels for dissent or meaningful protection from retaliation,” Radack said. “The crackdown is a backdoor way of attacking journalists on whom the public relies to be informed about government misconduct.” More opposition to Sessions’ comment came from the Freedom of
the Press Foundation. In a press release following the comments by Sessions, the Foundation claimed, “Sessions’ suggestion that journalism is a threat to national security is particularly concerning. Journalists play a crucial role in our democracy, informing the public about the government’s activities” Even with the strong opposition of the crackdown of the people behind the leaks, Trump has maintained his stance, hinting at the possibility of revoking licenses as a way of punishing media houses that published leaked information. “With all of the Fake News coming out of NBC and the Networks, at what point is it appropriate to challenge their license? Bad for country!” Trump said in a tweet on Wed,, Oct. 11, 2017.
SOUND-OFF WILSON! What does the First Amendment Mean to You? Laury Jean-Baptiste ‘20
Allison Reber ‘21
Ian Firestone ‘20
Mack Bindas ‘21
“It helps different communites be able to participate in what they want.”
“You get to live your life the way you want to live it.”
“Being able to say almost anything without facing legal repercussions.”
“It gives you the right to walk outside and not feel afraid. the right to praise a god and not feel targeted.”
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Sexual Assaults on Campuses Increase Worldwide By Katie Shank
Wilson College Blue Book Makes Policy Clear
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reports that one in five women and one in sixteen men are sexually assaulted while in college. Sexual assault is defined by the United States Department of Justice as “any type of sexual contact or behavior without the explicit consent of the recipient.” More than ever, sexual assaults have become an increasing problem among college campuses worldwide. One of the biggest reasons that the number of sexual assaults keeps rising is due to the fact that over
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90 percent of victims who experience sexual assault in college do not report it. One of the biggest factors that plays into the reporting is the relationship that the victim may have with the offender. The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault reports that if the offender is a current intimate partner or former intimate partner, only 25 percent of those assaults are reported to the police. If an offender is a friend or an acquaintance, then only 18 to 40 percent are reported. The highest amount of reporting falls into the
Scouts
According to npr.com, Boy Scouts has decided to allow girls to enlist in its ranks and earn the rank of Eagle Scout beginning in 2019. The decision came after “years of requests from families and girls,” says John Fenaglio, who runs a Boy Scouts chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area. Boy Scouts Chief Executive, Michael Surbaugh, told npr.com that the decision is historic but not unexpected. The Boy Scouts have been attempting to be more inclusive for several years now. In 2013, Boy Scouts began allowing gay scouts; in 2015, they allowed gay leaders; in 2017, they began allowing transgender youth; and now, they have opened their ranks to girls, beginning in 2019. According to cnn.com, this is not the first time Boy Scouts have opened ranks to girls; previously, girls had been permitted into the Venturing program since the late 20th century. Fenaglio says that responses have been mixed. However, his office has already
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Boy Scouts salute during annual National Jamboree (2005).
category where the offender is a total stranger. In this case, 46-66 percent of assaults are reported. Like most institutions, Wilson College has a set policy to address sexual assault in order to keep students safe. As stated from the Blue Book given to every student at the beginning of each academic year, “Members of the Wilson College community, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from all forms of sexual misconduct. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights
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received calls from families wishing to enroll their girls. Leia Pameticky, who resides in Kansas, told KWCH, a CNN affiliate, that she was thrilled to be able to go on the same adventures that she had always heard her father talking about. “I was like, yes! Finally!” Pameticky says. “There is no boy and girl things. There’s only people things.” However, some people
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are not so happy. The Girl Scouts especially are unhappy with this decision. They see it as competition to their own members. Reports from washingtonpost.com state that the President of the Girl Scouts, Kathy Hopinkah Hannan, wrote a letter to the Boy Scouts, blaming the declining numbers of Boy Scouts on the push to include girls. “Furthermore,” she
of others. This policy is intended to define community expectations and to establish a mechanism for determining when those expectations have been violated.” Wilson’s sexual assault policy was designed to help create a campus that is free from violence. The most important thing to know is that if a sexual misconduct happens there are numbers and resources to get help from. If any student feels that they need help, Campus Security 717-372-2255 and Women in Need Chambersburg 717-264-4444 are both resources that can be used.
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writes, “it is inherently dishonest to claim to be a single gender organization while simultaneously endeavoring upon a co-ed model.” Girl Scouts stresses the importance of an environment led by girls for girls and have previously accused the Boy Scouts of trying to admit girls in order to raise their numbers. According to cnn.com, Girl Scouts spokesman, Mike Lopes, says this is in the interest of maintaining safe spaces for girls. Despite many positive reactions, many girls still prefer the Girl Scouts. According to WFAA, an ABC affiliate, 17-year-old Brynna Boyd from Grand Prairie says, “I think the value of it just being girls is that you have strong female role models you can look up to.” She says she would not change to Boy Scouts even after this decision. While the Boy Scouts are attempting to keep up with the changing face of America’s youth, the Girl Scouts believe in maintaining safe spaces for girls and do not intend to change that any time soon.
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Donor Dinner Brings Students and Alumni Together By Hong Nguyen
Wilson College scholarship recipients got the chance to celebrate the generosity of their donors at the annual Donor Recognition Dinner on Oct. 20, held in Laird Hall. With more than 60 attendees traveling from all over East Coast, the Donor Recognition Dinner proved to be a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with those who made their college dream a reality. Students expressed their sincere gratitude towards their donors who in turn offered encouragement and affirmation to their scholars. Students, parents and guests had the opportunity to meet and talk to President Mistick, Wilson’s Board of Trustees, donors, faculty and staff at the Recognition
Reception, followed by a full course dinner and program. The program featured remarks from Keoin Adams ‘19 and single parent scholar Heather Schuler ‘19, who spoke about their experiences at Wilson and how scholarships have helped them achieve their dreams. Adams shared, “I would like to thank every donor in this room for providing me which such an amazing opportunity to pursue our college education. I, as well as all recipients in this room, would have never made it without your generous help.” The variety of scholarships from the donors benefits not only traditional students but also students from Wilson’s Single Parent Program. Schuler’s journey with her son, Felix, started a year ago as she joined Wilson as a part time student.
With extra assistance, she was able to move on campus and pursue her full time education. “When Felix and I had the chance to move on campus last summer and pursue my education full time, our support intensified and our lives changed in the most positive way,” said Sschuler. “Since starting here, I’ve had amazing opportunities that would have never been possible without the care and commitment Wilson gives their students or without the support of the single parent scholar program and all of the other mothers here giving it their all and making these sacrifices.” Throughout the event, donors also connected with students by reflecting back on their Wilson memories and why they decided to continue giving their support. Robin Bernestein, Wilson’s
Board of Trustees member, expressed her excitement towards the big event. “This event has always been a highlight!” shared Bernestein. “We got to interact with students and get involved into conversation to get to know them better than we usually do.” When it comes to further expectations for Wilson, Bernestein said, “I hope Wilson will grow large enough to be successful, but not so large that we lose the special community that we are having now.” Private donations have always been a great contribution to the success of a college education. Especially at Wilson, donors’ generosity enriches the college’s ability to recruit and retain top students, as well as ensures that students from every economic background has access to a college education.
How to Get the Most
out of Your Internship Experience By Thuy-Hang Ngo
It is undeniable that doing an internship is important for college students to gain valuable experience in the professional world of their fields. Furthermore, each intern will have the opportunity to boost their skills, build their resumes, network with professionals and get the chance to be hired for a full-time position after graduation. However, not every college student knows how to make the best of their internship. Before starting an internship, do not forget to do research on your company’s history and current position in the market. Not only does it help you to get more involved to the community, but it also assists you with identifying your upcoming tasks and goals in the organization. You should also reach out to your supervisors, co-workers, and colleagues during your time at the organization. The
more people who know who you are, the easier it will be to get advice when you need help or future references for a fulltime job. Conversing with professionals in different fields will broaden your knowledge, open up potential job ideas that you have never come up with and prepare you for you future job interviews. So, network, network, and network! Step out of your comfort zone and ask questions. Your colleagues are aware that as an inexperienced college student, you are not accustomed to the new position yet. Asking questions shows that you are genuinely interested in the job and are willing to learn from your senior colleagues and supervisors. Also, your boss may see the potentials in you and decide to hire you in the future. Keep track of your accomplishments by jotting them down in a journal or notebook. They can bring more benefits than you can ever
think of. It will be much easier for you to update your resume and portfolio for future job applications. Writing down your accomplishments will also create a reflection of what you have achieved throughout your internship and motivate you to put more efforts into your work. Feedback can be the best tool for you to discover your strengths and weaknesses. Asking for feedback on a regular basis helps to establish a stronger relationship with your supervisor, who will write the reference in your professional profile. During your time with the company, treat your internship like a real job. Always bear in mind that what you do contributes to the work of the whole organization. Keep in mind that if you want to be taken seriously, you have to take your job seriously. If at any point you are not getting “real” work to do, ask
your supervisors if there is anything that needs done. Show them that you have an initiative to learn and work. If you need any help finding an internship, are nervous about an internship, or have any troubles during your internship, you can reach out to Linda Boeckman, who is in charge of Career Development, at linda. boeckman@wilson.edu.
November 8 and 15: Career Mindfulness in the Dance Studio (Noon) November, TBD: Internship 101 Sessions
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A Student’s Viewpoint Working a Part-time During College
Job
By Thuy-Hang Ngo
According to Huffington Post, nearly 4 out of 5 college students have a part-time job while pursuing their degrees, and on average a student works 19 hours per week. However, with balancing homework, group projects, sports and other non-curricular activities, dealing with schoolwork and a part-time job is not easy. Katie Shank ’20, is one such student. Shank is currently a sophomore majoring in Communication. She is a member of the Wilson Field Hockey Team and president of the class of 2020. While taking on these responsibilities, she also works as a cashier at Kohl’s in Chambersburg. Shank’s job mainly involves using a cash register to ring up the customer’s items, taking their money and giving them their change and a receipt. She also wraps and bags customers’ purchase. Along with these responsibilities, she helps her fellow coworkers with stocking merchandise. Her work week consists of 8 to 15 hours, but it depends on her field hockey schedule. It is understandable that having a part-time job is definitely beneficial as not only does it bring students an extra amount if money but it also boosts your CVs and prepares them to be in a real working environment after graduation. Thuy-Hang Ngo of The Wilson Billboard interviewed Katie about her part-time job as well as balancing employment with the demands of college life. Billboard (B): Hi Katie, can you introduce a little bit about yourself? Katie (B): Of course! My name is Katie Shank. Currently I am a sophomore with Communication major. I am a member of the Wilson Field Hockey Team and I am also the student president of the class of 2020. B: Wow, that’s a lot of work. Do you have a part-time job? K: Yes, I am working as a cashier at Kohl’s in Chambersburg. B: Please share something about your job, like what you often do there, how you feel about your job, etc. K: Well, as I told you, I am working as a cashier. My job mainly involves in using a cash register to ring customers up, taking their money, and giving them their change and receipt. I also wrap and bag customers’ purchase. Sometimes, I help my coworkers with stocking stuff, like unboxing shipment. I really like my job, because
I get to know a whole bunch of people. Sometimes I even meet my professors and friends from Wilson. It helps a little bit with my Communication major, too. Also, through my job I can prepare myself for being out there and working after graduation. However, I don’t think in the long run I would work at Kohl,s as it does not have anything much to do with my major. I may find another job that relates to Communications. However, for now, I am good. B: And how much time do you spend working at Kohl’s? How do you arrange your timetable to make sure everything fits? K: Normally, I work between 8 and 15 hours per week, but my work schedule depends on my hockey schedule. To me, time management plays a big role. Usually on the weekend, I sit down and list out all of my plans scheduled for the next week. I will make sure that my classes, my deadlines, my field hockey schedule, and my work schedule do not conflict. It is really stress-
ful, but I am getting through it and I am actually feeling good. B: With a whole bunch of things coming up, surely you need a clear schedule. What do you think about having a part-time job? Do you encourage your friends to have one? K: As to having a part-time job, I think it depends on each person. To some students, like me, a part-time job is extremely important because I’m working to pay for college. To other students, they just want a part-time job to have extra pocket money. As I mentioned, working part-time is beneficial to me. Not only does it help me earn money, it also assists me in daily communications. Also, it helps with my Spanish class because I have met and talked to many Spanish-speaking people since I started working at Kohl’s. Having a part-time job will also make you feel more independent and responsible with your money, because you don’t want to waste the money you earn. I would definitely encour-
age my friends to have a part-time job, but only if they want to have one and the jobs fit their schedule as well as the personalities. B: What would you advise your friend if she or he is finding a part-time job? K: I would say that the biggest thing about working part-time is that you have to make sure it is flexible with your school work, and make sure that your boss lets you off if you have any emergency. You don’t need to work if you don’t have to (like if your parents are still paying for your college and giving you some pocket allowances). But if you just want to work to earn a little bit more money, you can work half the hours of a normal working person, and that’s OK. B: Thank you so much Katie. It’s so inspiring listening to how you can balance your schedule. I hope everything is going well for you. K:
You’re
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Haven’s Misty Manor Halloween Party 2017 Kirstin Lehman ‘18 excitedly said, “I think the dance was awesome! The enthusiasm the professors have for the holiday really shows in all the effort they put in to decorating, making food, and cleaning up. The next morning, it looks like nothing ever happened. I think it’s great how much our professors want to see us having a good time even in the middle of the week when they know we have homework/studying to do. It’s the best party we have on campus!”
Morganne Kerr ’21 said, “I thought the Halloween party was fun and a good experience for my first time.” Evan Hoke ‘19 stated, “The party was really fun for students and staff to just dance around and have fun and not think about nothing else.” Daphne Buzard ’21 gave her opinion, “My opinion on the Halloween Dance is that it was a good way to get the campus together to have a good night.”
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ACP-CMA NATIONAL COLLEGE MEDIA CONVENTION 2017
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ACP-CMA National College Media Convention: I was thrilled that members of the Billboard, myself included, were able to travel to Dallas for the ACP/CMA conference. During my time, I attended different sessions where I learned new tricks to help my journalism skills. Along with the sessions, I was able to get a critique of The Wilson Billboard and got to discuss different ideas on how to improve it overall. After attending different sessions, I was able to take the time to relax and visit the Texas Discovery Gardens. Possibly the most important takeaway for me from the conference was to embrace the failures in life. As a journalist, there will be times where my story ideas will be shot down or rejected. Each failure is simply an experience that I can learn from and better myself. I also learned different things, like how to build a good team like “The Avengers”, how to handle diversity among the staff and how to lead an editorin-chief while also being approachable. Overall, I enjoyed myself and am glad that I had this opportunity.
-Kirsten Bilger Tim Horn ‘18 and Katie Shank ‘20 check out information on graduate programs and internships.
Throughout the convention in Dallas, there was a distinct theme from most of the sessions I attended: be prepared to fail a lot. The speakers all explained how the writing process of journalism relies heavily on trial and error in all aspects, from the creation of headlines to rewriting articles several times before final publishing. Even then, the finished articles may not be of the desired quality. One speaker discussed how he still feels embarrassed looking back at his earlierst published work but feels that the earlier failings were necessary for him to learn and grow as a writer. I admit I have a hard time dealing with failure in general. I tend to aim for perfection on all of my writing assignments, so I tend to struggle whenever I cannot find the perfect words. Seeing industry professionals admit to struggling to produce finished products is encouraging, as it puts my struggle in perspective. Even the best writing takes several tries and remakes. You just have to be okay with failing the first several times until a finished product is formed. This applies in almost everything we do; we can only learn by growing from our early failures.
-Tim Horn
Five days in Dallas, Texas was long enough for me to feel a sense of nostalgia having to come back to Pennsylvania. I brought back to Wilson the images of Dalla’s’ extraordinary architectures, a postcard with a Texas’ humor line, and of course, new knowledge about the media world from the ACP/ CMA National College Media Conference. The conference was a great opportunity for media students to gain more experience about how the media operates in the real world. Learning about media through textbooks in class may provide you with different terms and definitions. Yet, learning about media by applying terms directly in the real world instead of a test, may be a whole other experience. Therefore, by attending different sessions featuring speakers who have had years of professional training, students got the chance to have a peek of the work flow in a media-related job. Not only did we meet with professional guest speakers, we also got the opportunity to interact with students from other institutions. We learned new ideas and tips in the newsroom to contribute in making the Billboard even better in the future. Kirsten Bilger ‘18 practices her photography skills at the Dallas State Fairgrounds.
-Hong Nguyen
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Much More Than Just a Class Field Trip Attending the Dallas convention was a good idea because it gave us a wide variety of seminars to attend. There was something for everyone: photography, sports writing, critical thinking, photojournalism, writing seminars, and sessions for editors-in-chief, among many others. I especially enjoyed the seminar based on Stranger Things and the seminar by Ashley Landis about covering the Dallas police ambush. The Stranger Things seminar engaged the audience by using pop culture and giving prizes to people who answered trivia correctly. Ashley Landis spoke about how she switched shifts that day in order to cover a protest by using her cell phone to shoot video for twitter and ended up photographing some of the most iconic shots from the police ambush, since she was front and center, albeit unexpectedly. I learned how her expectations and her actions changed from her original plans and how she dealt with everything both in the moment and later on. I also enjoyed learning about how to use Google tools such as 360, VR, and Street View to enhance articles. The audience was given free VR viewers and taught how to take photographs that could be converted to VR and 360. Katie Shank ‘20 poses behind the press conference Billboard staff members pose for one last group photo before departing the ACP-CMA National College Media Convention.
This year I had the opportunity to attend a student media conference in Dallas, Texas for a week. As an Animal Studies and Spanish major, I was not sure if I would find sessions that would be helpful for me since I do not have a goal of working in media. However, this was not the case. The sessions were broad which allowed for the conference to attract anyone despite their major. I found several sessions that sparked interest for me because of the topic that the sessions were covering. For example, I attended a session that discussed how to use social media to brand yourself. From this session I learned more about how to present yourself on social media and your brand, if you have one. This was great to learn as social media is something future employers will look at during the hiring process. I was very honored to attend this confere nce as it allowed me to learn new things and gain new experiences. Not only this, the conference was a great way to network and meet new people.
-Dasia Edwards
-Andrea Hornbaker
Andrea Hornbaker poses with convention swag while networking with professional photographers in the trade show room.
podium at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX.
Overall, I had one of the best experiences on the trip to Dallas. I learned so much about myself and my career goals. I loved being able to interact with other students who are passionate about the world of writing and journalism. On the trip, I attended a session that impacted me so much in just 50 short minutes. The session speaker, Charean Williams, is a professional sports writer. Williams was the first female voter in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the first female president of the Pro Football Writers of America. The session was very inspirational and provided me with great opportunities for networking. If you’re willing to take a chance, opportunities will find you. While in Texas, I toured AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. AT&T Stadium was amazing, and I felt like a little kid on Christmas when I had my picture taken while standing on the star that graces the 50-yard line. I also toured Globe Life Park Stadium, the home of the Texas Rangers. I had fantastic time learning different facts about the stadiums and Texas fans.
-Katie Shank
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Excitement Builds for International Day for Tolerance By Mohammed Alameer
As Nov. 16 fast approaches, members of the United Nations have set preparations for the annual International Day for Tolerance. The celebrations were first held on Nov. 16, 1995 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) decided to foster public awareness about the dangers of intolerance. The day was convened as a way of appreciating diversity among the people of various countries in the world. As the UN members look forward to the day, memories are still fresh from the 2016 International Day for Tolerance celebration. Holding a celebration in Marrakech, Morocco on Nov. 16, 2016, the President of the United Nations General As-
sembly, Peter Thompson, said in a statement, “Today, on the International Day for Tolerance, we are reminded that every human life must be treated with equal respect and dignity, as underpinned in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” The president reiterated the long term plans of the United Nations and its commitment to the enforcement of universal human rights. “Mutual understanding among the people and cultures that create the social fabric of our world is essential to ending violence and achieving harmony,” Thompson added. It is during the ceremony that UNESCO awards the biennial UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence to honor efforts that go
towards enhancing tolerance and reducing violence through communication, culture, science, arts and education. UN President Thompson said in regard to the winner of the prize in 2016, “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Federal Research and Methodological Center for Tolerance Psychology and Education (Tolerance Center) of Russia on winning the 2016 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence.” Such a prize will be awarded in the next year’s celebrations. With only a few days remaining to the next International Day for Tolerance, the event seems only to be recognized by advocates of human rights and the wider UNESCO fraternity. Advo-
cates claim the day is not only important in contributing to cooperation among people, but also to promote unity among the various countries. Excitement is on the rise as the 2017 celebrations come closer. Many people already have plans for the day. The excitement is building on social media, especially on Twitter, with various hashtags emerging to raise awareness of the event . Social media has grown to be a tool that resists and promotes intolerance. Several activities have been planned, as observers intend to celebrate in various ways. In line with the avenues for promoting tolerance, social activities that bring people together, including sports as well as advocacy for tolerance on various social media platforms .
INTERNATIONAL INSIGHTS By Hong Nguyen
XIAOMENG LI (2007-2011) CHINA
I had an awesome experience at Wilson. I was fortunate enough to be the editor of the Wilson Billboard. It was great working with the Billboard staff as they were always willing to help me grow in the media world. I also got the chance to do two internships with the Public Opinion and the Pittsburgher Magazine.
I really enjoyed being a member of Muhibbah club as well as all of the international programs at Wilson. Especially, the Friendly Family program expanded my social circle outside of college throughout my years in college. After graduated from Wilson, I was accepted to the Art Institute of Chicago for a masters. The knowledge and experiences that I gained from Wilson was a tremendous help for my master’s preparation. I just finished my second year as a PhD student at Ohio University in Athens. I will soon be having my comprehensive exam, and if I pass all four of them and finish my final dissertation, I will become a PhD candidate.
SEUNGHEE CHO (2013- 2014) KOREA It was almost 3 years ago that I ended my Wilson experience. This is definitely a good opportunity for me to recall all the good people and events. I was an exchange student at Wilson in the year of 2013 and 2014. I am currently working on staff at the university where I graduated
back at home. Although the length of my visit was only less than a year, I had such a great time at Wilson. The most impressive program for me was the International Friendly Family, where we are paired up with an American family in town. During the year, I got the chance to stay with my family during Christmas season, and experienced the best first holiday in America. And not just during holidays, my friendly family always cared for me, and offered a hand whenever I reached out for help. I was extremely grateful of their kindness. Moreover, meeting friends from all over the world really broadened my vision. I hope that all the new international coming into Wilson will have a great experience just like I did!
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Disney on Ice:
For the Young and Young at Heart
By Kirsten Bilger
Many have grown up with Disney movies from the time they were little kids to adulthood. These movies are more than just singing and falling in love, however. Disney movies teach us what it means to have a dream and to have the courage to chase after that dream. Disney on Ice was proud to present this year’s theme “Dare to Dream” to celebrate the dreams people have and the courage that is inside us all to chase those dreams. The show kicked off with the story of “Beauty and the Beast.” Belle’s dream of wanting more from life comes true when she finds an enchanted castle with a beast as the master. Becoming a prisoner, Belle gathers her courage and begins to see the beauty in the castle. As time goes on, she also begins to see a gentleness to the Beast. However, Gaston appears to take Belle back. The Beast, who has come to love Belle, stops Gaston. In the end, the Beast is turned back to his human self from the love that he and Belle share. Next came the story of “Cin-
derella.” The tragic story of how Cinderella came to live with a wicked step-mother and two wicked step-sisters after the loss her father was told, but not shown. Instead, the story began where the fairy godmother appears to Cinderella to help her get ready for the ball. After the ball began, Cinderella appeared, catching the prince’s eye. They dance together as partygoers’ watch. Then, at the stroke of midnight, Cinderella hurries back home, leaving behind her glass slipper. The prince decrees that whoever is able to fit in the shoe will be his wife. Although the step-mother and step-sisters try to hide Cinderella, Cinderella makes her appearance and shows them the matching slipper. The prince and Cinderella dance together and have their happily ever after moment. Afterwards, the 2010 movie “Tangled” made a debut. Flynn Rider discovers Rapunzel’s tower while fleeing from Max, a palace horse. Rapunzel, having been locked in a tower all her life, knocks him out with her frying pan. When Flynn
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comes to, she demands that he take her to see the lanterns. To demonstrate her escape from her tower, Rapunzel and Flynn were harnessed to a sheet of yellow silk. The sheet rose higher so that both were flying through the hair. When they landed, Rapunzel was finally free from her tower. As the two make their journey, they begin to fall in love, which was demonstrated with their song and dance to “I See the Light.” In the end, Rapunzel learns she is the lost princess, is reunited with her family and marries Flynn. The 2013 movie “Frozen” followed. It began with Anna introducing Hans to Elsa and announcing that they were engaged. After Elsa refuses to bless the marriage, Anna accidentally removes Elsa’s glove, and her ice powers are revealed. To stop the winter brought on by Elsa, Anna must go out and find her. With help from Kristoff the Iceman and Olaf the bumbling but lovable snowman, Anna is able to find Elsa in her castle. Here, a crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling as fake snow began to fall. As Anna approaches Elsa, Elsa accidentally strikes Anna’s heart with her ice power. Kristoff returns Anna to her kingdom and Hans returns, showing his true colors as the villain. As Hans attempts to kill Elsa, Anna makes the decision to
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save her sister, despite the fact that Anna is turning to ice. With Anna’s love for Elsa winter comes to an end. Finally, a more recent movie released in 2016, “Moana” brings the show to a close. It follows the life of Moana and her destiny to find the demigod Maui to restore the heart of Te Fiti. After sailing past the reef for the first time in her life, Moana finds Maui and the adventure begins. The two of them sail to the land of monsters in order to retrieve Maui’s hook. After Tamatoa, the shiny crab, the two are able to sail to Te Fiti and restore the heart. Although there were complications along the way, like Maui having troubles shapeshifting and Moana questioning her destiny, the two bring peace to the seas. Whether it is Belle finding love with a Beast, Cinderella rising above her step-mother and step-sister, Rapunzel leaving her tower and finding love, Anna rescuing Elsa and reestablishing a sisterly bond, or Moana leaving her village behind to follow her destiny, each heroine has a dream and the courage to follow their dream. This empowers all audience members to follow their dream and have courage despite any complications that may arise. Do you have the courage to chase your dream?
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carries the role of Joyce Netflix’s “Stranger Things” Ryder Byers with a quiet strength and almost whimsical quality Is a Marvelous Thing an that convinces the audience that
By Francesca Giustini
The much anticipated second season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” premiered on Fri, Oct. 27, 2017 and received universal praise. In fact, Rotten Tomatoes gave the new season a 94% fresh rating and the series overall has currently earned an impressive 95%. Not only is it one of the most successful streaming programs on television, it has also become an international phenomenon over the past year. It seems as if the Emmy award winning series and its talented cast are everywhere you look. Target stores are carrying an exclusive merchandise line and the show has partnered with both Eggo and Hellman’s for promotions. This review will strive to respectfully refrain from spoiling major plotlines and twists, despite the gifs and tweets trending buzzing around social media from fans. The nostalgic Netflix’s series “Stranger Things” is a love letter to the 80s. It affectionately celebrates the decade’s cultural contributions while never ripping them off. Each homage is thoughtfully placed into The Duffer Brothers’ original story. Matt and Ross Duffer, the creative minds behind the show, use their series to showcase a clear understanding that 80s cinema was just as rich in its storytelling as it was in its aesthetics. On the surface it looks like a genre show; however, “Stranger Things,” at its core, chooses to focuses on more universal themes such as the power of friendship, family dynamics, the importance of individuality and coming of age stories rather than just sci-fi scares. Its soundtrack is effective in scoring emotion without invading or exploiting the moment. The brilliant balance of horror and heart makes the series feel like a cross between Stephen King and Steven Spielberg, respectfully. Think “E.T.” and ‘The Goonies” meets “Stand by Me” and “IT.” The freshmen season of “Stranger Things,” currently
streaming in its entirety on Netflix, pulled off a feat that many shows struggle within their first year: It was able to establish its voice and characters clearly, making it easier for an audience to feel more immersed and emotionally invested. Set in the fic-
stranger things are possible to not only exist but also be defeated. The supernatural elements of the presences of The Upside Down in Hawkins never feel cheesy, cheap or campy. Almost as if it were magical realism, the threat of the Demogorgon feels believable in the show’s world that is governed by the principles of both physics and “Dungeons and Dragons.” Known as “Stranger Things 2,” a throwback to how film franchises defined the 80s, the sophomore season is stronger, spookier and stranger, bringing depth to the overall story rather than outshining previPoster provided by wikimedia Commons its tional town of Hawkins, Indiana ous season. They work beautiduring the early 80s, the epi- fully together, but also apart. sodes depict the investigations of Most importantly, it achieves the disappearance of Will Byers everything that a great sequel (Noah Schnapp) and arrival of a should: taking the elements of mysterious girl named Eleven, a its predecessor that worked well force to be wrecked with who is and finding a way to explore brought to life by Millie Bobby them in new ways to expand Brown in her Emmy nominated the story rather than just imiperformance. Instead of rely- tate it. Picking up a year after ing on the standard tropes of the finale, the second season efcop shows, “Stranger Things” fectively uses flashbacks to help find its own voice by spreading bridge the time gaps. While the investigation responsivities Will spent most of season one in among the police, Will’s family, the Upside Down, many of the and his friends, who are helped storylines concern themselves by Eleven herself; moreover, the with how Will is coping with way these three groups work as life since being rescued. Having an ensemble rather than con- such a skilled young actor in the stantly being in contention is role of Will brings new energy to refreshing. This may be why the the episodes as they showcase show was given the outstanding Schnapp’s emotional range. The dramatic ensemble award by the audience being able to see the Screen Actors Guild. As Will’s world through Will’s eyes and grieving mother, who refuses to feel included in his journey is accept her son is dead, Winona largely why season two works.
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While Will remains much of the overlaying focus of the plot, the new episodes leave space for most of the characters to have their own storylines outside of saving Will again. Dustin Henderson (the adorable Gaten Matarazzo) establishes his own connection to The Upside Down while Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin) goes head to head with MadMax. Selfless as ever, Mike Wheeler (the magnetic Finn Wolfhard) is able to remain an emotional powerhouse that is a touchstone for both Will and Eleven. Remaining more than just the older siblings of Mike and Will, respectively, Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers (Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton) seek justice for the beloved Barb. Another element that was successfully executed was in how The Duffer Brothers altered the dynamics of the group. The decisions to have Steve Harrington, (the hilarious and too handsome Joe Keery) join forces Will’s friends and pair Eleven off with Hopper were big risks that were worth it. The only blemish in this near perfect season lies in the controversial seventh episode, “The Lost Sister.” Essentially, it feels like a standalone episode and does not incorporate enough “Stranger Things” DNA, which throws off the continuity and interweaving of the other storylines/episodes. While some are still divided, the majority of critics and fans find this episode, which focuses solely on Eleven’s journey to Pittsburgh, to have been a waste of precious airtime. When a show only choses to have nine episodes in their season, they need to use their limited running time wisely. The content of the episode would have been better presented if it were dispersed over more than one episode rather than detaching itself in one character-centric episode that stirs too far away from plotlines back in Hawkins. Since “Stranger Things” has always excelled in balancing an abundance of characters effortlessly, having one episode that throws away the established chemistry feels out of place. Furthermore, there has been
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criticism that Eleven’s season two arc does the character an injustice through her isolation from most of the cast. It must be remembered that Eleven’s ability to function in society after years of imprisonment and abuse will take time. And if anything, her season two story arc with Hopper is one of the most emotionally poignant and essential additions to the story. As Chief Jim Hopper, David Harbour, also in an Emmy nominated role, is the heart of the series. In a performance that dares to bring a genuine vulnerability to compliment his rugged masculinity, Hopper is a selfless, emotionally committed cop who, although flawed, always has good intentions.
BOOKS/MOVIES His complexity and grief fuel his commitment rather than creating conflict. There is something classic yet complicated about him: equally parts John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and Marlon Brando. Another impressive triumph of season two is in how it efficiently incorporated new characters. Whomever thought to add Sean Astin of the 80s classic “The Goonies” to the cast is a genius. Astin excels playing underdogs and loyal friends. His spirt and that of “Stranger Things” are one in the same. As Bob Newby, his presence is like a warm embrace, making you wish he had been there from the start. While the show ultimately encourages fans to
Stephen King’s “1922” Streaming on Netflix
By Andrea Hornbaker
“1922”
is the latest Stephen King work to receive a film adaptation. Following the great success of IT: Chapter One and Gerald’s Game, Netlfix is now streaming their original film, “1922,” based on a novella from King’s “Full Dark, No Stars.” Thomas Jane plays the protagonist Wilfred James, a farmer living in 1922. Molly Parker plays Wilfred’s wife, Arlette, who owns 100 acres that Wilfred plans to add to his own 80 acres and bequeath to his son, Henry. Ruining his plans, Arlette announces her intention to sell her land and move to the city. Wilfred attempts to talk her out of it but she counters with an ultimatum: either he agrees with her to move to the city, or she divorces him and takes Henry with her. This leaves Wilfred with a decision to make. Instead of agreeing to one of his wife’s demands, he finds a way to get what he wants by killing his wife, with his son on his side They tell everyone that Arlette has run away. Because he botched the murder by hacking her to death, he dumps her in their well. Even
after he fills it, this is when all his troubles really begin. Having received all the land, Wilfred has what he wants; yet, he is now haunted by rats and his dead wife. Henry, on the other hand, is consumed by guilt. At only 14, he ends up getting his girlfriend pregnant, and they elope in an attempt to be with her. In the end, Wilfred deals with ideas that are relevant even today: a woman’s place in the household; the contrasts between men and women; and how far a man will go to get what he wants and if he will be able to live with the consequences. Jane gives a great performance in the role of the haunted Wilfred. With his glittering eyes and jerky glances, the viewer can see his guilt and remorse. The soundtrack underscores the horror film. Sometimes, it is in tune, and sometimes it is in jarring contrast to what is going on. No matter which, it calls attention and underscored the events. If you generally enjoy Stephen King movies or psychological horror, then this movie is definitely worth your time. If rats and corpses aren’t your thing, stay away from this one.
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continue to want childhood friends/obvious soulmates Hopper and Joyce to be together and live happily ever after, the love triangle between them and Bob never casts anyone in a demeaning light. None of them exist solely to function within the triangulation, which allows Bob to make a lasting impact on everyone around him. Sadie Sink joins Will’s friend group in the role of Max. As a girl from an abusive home, she, in her own way, has lived in The Upside Down. While she rightfully never feels like a replacement for Eleven, Max finds her own place within the group; although her brother, Billy (Darce Montgomery), feels more like a monster for her to defeat rather than a dimensional character himself. Comedian Paul Reiser makes an effective dramatic turn as Dr. Sam Owens, Will’s therapist. Brett Gelman is great as the eccentric conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman; however, something about his per-
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formance makes you wish Nic Cage were in the role instead of him. Nic Cage definitely would have taken the job, too, because as his resume in the past two decades indicates, he will basically be in anything. Lastly, Catherine Curtin is perfect as Dustin’s mother and Priah Ferguson is a riot as Erica Sinclair, Lucas’ sassy and shady younger sister. The second season of “Stranger Things” is a triumph that has proven the series worthy of all the hype and the wait. In addition, Netflix is now airing “Beyond Stranger Things,” which is a post season talk show with the cast. Whether you are returning to or just moving in, Hawkins feels like home, despite the pending doom of the Demogorgon. A character study such as this excels in the binge format to be devoured all at once on the streaming service; however, something this rich can be enjoyed over and over so that you do not miss out on all it has to offer.
Ready, Set, NaNoWriMo By Hannah Middaugh
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) started in 1999 and has become one of the biggest, mildly known events across the world. NaNoWriMo starts Nov. 1 and ends on 11:59pm on Nov. 30. From educators and students to out of work actors, NaNoWriMo welcomes everyone to write all month. Their website lets you keep track of your progress while writing a 50,000-word novel. NaNoWriMo is a non-profit organization. Their mission statement from their website states, “National Novel Writing Month believes in the transformational power of creativity. We provide the structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds—on and off the page.” They promote the Young Writers Program, the Come Write In Program,
and Camp NaNoWriMo. To get started, first fill out a profile and add specific information like your home region and email preferences. After that, it is up to you to write your novel and earn badges by adding your word count on their website. They have many resources to help motivate you, such as pep talks from published authors like John Green and Veronica Roth. There are also chat rooms where you can have conversations with fellow writers involving your novels. NaNoWriMo is expecting over 400,000 to participate this year. This includes 70,000 K-12 students and educators in the Young Writers Program. They will be guided by the theme, which is “Superpowered Noveling” this year. This is to inspire the writers to embrace the power of creative thoughts. This is NaNoWriMo’s 19th year. For more information, visit https://nanowrimo.org/
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Harvey Weinstein: A Crime Finally Brought to the Light By Hong Nguyen
On Oct. 5, a scandalous pattern of sexual allegations against Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, emerged through a series of bombshell investigations published by The New York Times, as well as a variety of other outlets. The New York Times reported a total number of 50 accusations of varying degrees of harassment (including at least 14 allegations he exposed himself), and 13 accusations of sexual assault against Weinstein. Within 30 years, Weinstein has left emotional scars on many women. Some of the famous actresses who were victim of his harassment included Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, Judith Godrèche, and many more iconic females. Following the reports, more and more women have spoken publicly about their experiences with Weinstein. Based on their personal stories, most of Weinstein’s encounters followed a certain pattern. His business trips often turned into a night of sexual harassment or assault. Weinstein’s sexual attempts began with him inviting his chosen female to his hotel room. He then performed various moves, ranging from wearing only a bathrobe, offering alcohol, asking for a massage to showing up completely naked and forcing himself on his victims. In response to these allegations, Weinstein recently sent a statement to The New York Times investigation, claiming he was sorry for his actions. “I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s, when all the rules about behavior and work-
places were different. That was the culture then,” Weinstein began. “I have since learned it’s not an excuse, in the office – or out of it. To anyone. I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it.” Weinstein’s apology, however, did not appear sincere as he then denied many of the accusations as patently false. Weinstein’s lawyer is currently preparing a lawsuit against The New York Times publication, stating that the reported allegations were “false and defamatory.” Additionally, Weinstein has also been asking top talent agents to prevent his termination from the Weinstein Company. “Do not let me be fired,” wrote Weinstein in an email that was leaked to The New York Times. “If the industry supports me, that is all I need.” For a majority of time during his career, Weinstein’s fame seemed to have masked him from a long-spanning history of misconduct against women. He earned such a powerful image in the industry that many women whom he allegedly harassed or violated did not speak up out of fear for their careers. Yet, his fame came back to bite him. Since Oct.5, when The New York Times first revealed his act, there has been non-stop updates on many more harassment Weinstein has made, making it harder for people to believe in his so called apology to the public.
Infographics by Hong Nguyen
IF YOU EXPERIENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT AND NEED TO TALK TO SOMOEONE, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING HOTLINES: Women in Need (717) 264-3056 National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 156 E. Queen Street, Chambersburg (office to make an appointment for counseling). Counseling services limited to domestic violence issues or sexual assault issues. All services are free.
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Orchesis Prepares for First Perfomance of Semester By Ash Henderson
Orchesis is just a few weeks away, and things are getting tight for the dancers that are involved this year. For those of you who do not know, the Orchesis modern dance troupe presents a dance recital involving Wilson’s students and even alumni. The troupe presenta a variety of dances: contemporary, lyrical, ballet, jazz and more. The dancers perform solos, duets, trios, and much more. Professor Mizanty, assistant professor of dance, stated, “Orchesis is moving in exciting new directions. Our ensemble is growing with freshmen, guest artists and alumni returning to choreograph and per-
form. The ensemble has been working together on this show since late August, rehearsing multiple times per week.” Orchesis recital sets out to entertain students, faculty and staff. It is also good exposure for young dancers here at Wilson. They have the chance to demonstrate their talents to people while being themselves. Sami Heckendorn ‘20, who has a member of Orchesis for about a year now said,” I’m excited about Orchesis. We have a wide variety of dances this year.” When asked if she was nervous Heckendorn stated, “I don’t get nervous, because I don’t really care what people think about the dance or my dancing.” The students involved in
Green Day Announces Eyeliner Product By Hannah Middaugh
If you know Green Day, you are probably familiar with the band’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong. If you are not familiar with Green Day, they are an American punk rock band from California. They formed in 1986. They are mostly known for their songs “American Idiot”, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, and “21 Guns”. Armstrong is known not only for his singing, but also for his signature eyeliner. Even in the beginning days for Green Day, Armstrong has always sported his signature smoky eye make-up. It is no surprise,
then, that he has teamed up with tattoo artist and makeup guru, Kat Von D, to launch his own line of eyeliner. Named after the hit single, “Basket Case,” Armstrong’s eyeliner will be for both male and female consumers. It does not have a release date as of now. Kat Von D went to Instagram to post a teaser ad for the eyeliner saying “Super excited about our upcoming eyeliner collab!” Both Armstrong and Von D shared pictures of their photoshoot together for the launch of “Basket Case,” giving fans a glimpse of the packaging.
Guest Speaker
Cynthia Vlasich “Global Panel on the Future of Nursing & Midwifery (GAPFON): The Stakeholders, the Priorities, the Strategies”
Tuesday, November 14 12:00 p.m. Library Learning Commons
Orchesis have been preparing for Orchesis since the beginning of the school year, meeting every Monday night from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and spending their own individual time working on their dances. Shannon Mckenzie ‘18, who has been a part of Orchesis for four years stated “It’s my last year to dance with my friends. I always love to perform. I will be in 5 pieces, two large jazz pieces, two duets, and the group Orchesis piece.” Professor Mizanty stated “My favorite aspect of each semester is seeing everything come together and take shape, depending on how many solos, duets and group pieces have been created. There are going to be some
surprises, I think. I am especially excited to showcase some new dancers, and appreciate the growth of returning dancers.” Orchesis show dates are Fri. Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Sat Nov. 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the dance studio. Admission is $3 for students and $10 for regular admission.
Orchesis practice.
Photo by Ash Henderson
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Fiber Fellowship Lenfest Commons 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
“ FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Fri, Nov. 3
Sat, Nov. 4
Mindfulness Presentation John Stewart Memorial Library 12:00 p.m. “Panic Everything’s Fine” by In The Water Theater Company Dance Studio 4:00 p.m. FREE
Thurs, Nov. 9
Blood Pressure Check Nursing Resource Center 2:45 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
SOAR Bird Walks Renfrew Park 1010 E. Main St. Waynesboro, PA 17268 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. FREE
Fri, Nov. 10
Share Your Plate Student Center 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 15
Mindful Career Exploration Dance Studio 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Bender Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilites Register at www.careereco.com/events/disability FREE
Wed, Nov. 22
Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break 10:00 a.m.
Thurs, Nov. 16
Learning Campus Panera Night Panera on Norland Ave 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Bring flyer to donate a portion of the proceeds to Learning Campus Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Jensen Dining Hall 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 26
Halls Open 12:00 p.m.
Dining Hall opens for dinner! Gamer’s Club Mario Kart Tournament Lenfest 9:15 p.m.
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY Wednesday Worship Sarah’s Coffeehouse 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 6
Blood Pressure Check Nursing Resource Center 2:45 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Yoga Fitness Center 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tues, Nov. 7
Graduate and Adult Degree Program Open House Hankey Center 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2018-2019 FAFSA Completion Session Brooks Auditorium 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Hunt Seat Team Home Show Hawthorne Arena (Equestrian Center) 9:00 a.m.
Evening Talk and Star Party Penn State Mont Alto 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. FREE Wilson After Dark 9:15 p.m.
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Sat, Nov. 11
Wed, Nov. 8
Mindful Career Exploration Dance Studio 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Check Nursing Resource Center 2:45 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Magician Peter Boie Laird Hall 9:00 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 12
Mon, Nov. 13
Letters Home Capitol Theatre 3:00 p.m. Cost: Adults: $35.00 Seniors: *60+: $30.00 Youth 3-22: $20.00 FREE for veterans
Palabras encadenadas / Killing Words (Laura Mañá, 2003) Brooks Auditorium 9:00 p.m.
Orchesis Performance “Glimpse” Dance Studio 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Cost: Students: $3.00 Regular Admission: $10.00 FREE for military and veterans
Gamer’s Club Poker Night Jensen Dining Hall 7:00 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 17
Sat, Nov. 18
Footsteps Paint Night Laird Hall 6:00 p.m. RSVP by Nov 10th to mikala.shushsky@wilson.edu
“ FUN”ctional Fitness Fitness Center 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Houdini Dinner Theatre & Buffet Capitol Theatre Meal at 5:30 p.m. Show at 7:00 p.m. Cost: Adults: $48.00 Seniors: *60+: $43.00 Youth 3-22: $38.00
RA Recruitment Info Session Jensen Dining Hall 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 20
RA Recruitment Info Session Jensen Dining Hall 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Gamer’s Club Pokémon Go Recognition Awards Night 9:15 p.m.
Phoenix Friday!
Mon, Dec. 1
VMT Club Chipotle Fundraiser Chipotle on Norland Ave 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Bring flyer to donate a portion of the proceeds to the VMT Club
Graduate and Adult Degree Program Open House November 7th 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Hankey Center RSVP at www.wilson.edu/fallopenhouse
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