Religion at LVC: See what students are saying about the importance of religious studies in college curriculum Check this out at http://lavieonline.lvc.edu L E B A N O N V A L L E Y C O L L E G E ’ S S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R La Vie Collegienne Volume 78, No. 8 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 November 10, 2010 Dangerous drinks banned on LVC campus THIS WEEK IN LA VIE Laura Waldron ’11 students who have required medical Ali McFadden ’12 treatment as a result of consuming this SportS La Vie Staff Writers alcoholic beverage. Drinking alcohol with energy drinks is dangerous, given Lebanon Valley College has joined the inherent risk in mixing alcohol, a a growing list of colleges and univer- depressant, with stimulants.  Stimu- sities across the country that have lants mask the depressant effects of banned the controversial drink Four the alcohol, allowing the person to Loko. consume even more alcohol and thus, “Due to the dangerous nature of delaying feelings of drunkenness,” this alcoholic beverage, we are institut- Krikorian’s statement continued. ing an immediate update to the college Four Loko is a drink that mixes Volleyball clinches their third policy governing the consumption of alcohol and caffeine: A 23.5-ounce consecutive Commonwealth alcohol on LVC property. Effective can contains the equivalent of six Conference Championship Page 8 immediately, Four Loko is a prohib- standard servings of alcohol and Photo courtesy of newsone.com ited beverage, regardless of age,” Vice five cups of coffee. A malt bever- sumption of Four Loko has led to young people,” said LVC President President for Student Affairs Gregory age available in a variety of flavors, students being hospitalized. Some Stephen C. MacDonald. “An pErSpEctivES H. Krikorian said in a campus-wide e- Four Loko combines alcohol with suggest the drink can be lethal. overload of alcohol and caffeine mail last week. stimulants like caffeine, guarana “I decided to ban Four Loko squeezed into a flavored base: a Leaders of the Campus “College campuses in the area and and taurine. because it seems to me the drink shameless concoction. I’m not Conservatives & Democrats around the country — including LVC Known as “blackout in a can” is an inherently dangerous cocktail a Prohibitionist; I enjoy social offer their opinion on the Nov. 2 — are seeing significant numbers of and “liquid cocaine,” the con- that’s just begging to be abused by See LOKO | Page 2 election Page 6 “An Hero”: The story behind the meme Important note A&E from Andrew Veirtz ’12 In it, one comment read “He across many parts of the Internet La Vie Staff Writer was such an hero, to take it all away. almost overnight. It survives be- the editors: We miss him so, That you should cause of the trend of “trolling,” Readers of La Vie have prob- know, And we honor him this day. which is the act of saying some- ably seen or heard about last week’s He was an hero, to take that shot, to thing extremely absurd or offensive front page, specifically the picture leave us all behind.” just to get a response. The trend Thank you to the LVC com- of the late Tyler Clementi with the As is common in many areas of has become so popular due to the munity for alerting us to the cul- caption “An Hero.” the Internet, certain users latched anonymity allowed by the Inter- tural meaning of “An Hero.” On Many are unaware that, in fact, onto the poster’s poor grammar and net, which allows users of some behalf of La Vie, we would like the phrase is used to make fun began using the term “an hero” to websites to make comments on to apologize for the photo on the of victims of suicide. It is what make fun of victims of suicide. The articles or forums under complete front page of the special report is known as an Internet “meme,” term now means “one who commits anonymity. on social networking. We did not Did Paranormal Activity 2 live which is basically a sort of cultural suicide over something trivial.” It is unfortunate and sad how realize the term has a derogatory up to its expectations? Read our idea or catchphrase that spreads It is also used as a verb as a syn- many individuals have chosen to meaning. review rapidly and is copied constantly via onym for suicide, further empha- make fun of things like committing If you care to comment, please Page 5 the Internet. sizing the grammatical error. This suicide, and as the La Vie communi- submit a letter to the editor by e- The truth is, the phrase has a tragic definition is due in part because of ty now knows, it can have far reach- mail to [email protected] or hand de- INDEX history of its own. It all began with the a rumor that Mitchell Henderson ing effects. The photo in last week’s liver it to our Mund office. Again, suicide of Mitchell Henderson, who committed suicide because he lost story, which contained a derogatory we apologize for the photo. News ..................................1-3 was a seventh grader in Rochester, Min- his iPod. This rumor also began term with a sad history all its own, Features ................................4 nesota, in 2006. The details surround- due to the false comments made by just serves another example of the Sincerely, Arts & Entertainment ............5 Perspectives...........................6 ing his suicide were never disclosed, Internet bullies. tragic trend of cyber bullying. Sports .................................7-8 but his friends and family constructed And thus the term, like so many The La Vie Staff a Myspace memorial page in his name. other Internet memes, spread A. VEIRTZ [email protected] M E M B E R PLEASE WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK [email protected] LaVieLVC x6169 FREE | TAKE ONE RECYCLE 2 La Vie CoLLegienne November 10, 2010 N ews LOKO: Dangerous drink banned from campus Continued from Page 1 drinking. But this is a particularly cranberry-lemonade, blue-raspber- Control and Prevention, the Boston because it tastes so good; drinking The LVC policy states, “Student appalling case of the exploitation ry or lemon-lime flavored alcohol. Daily News reported that “drinkers three or four at a time. If they were seeking assistance from College of a youthful market by reckless Four Loko and similar drinks who consume alcohol mixed with smart about drinking, they’d have one personnel or medical treatment for and irresponsible entrepreneurs.” are being investigated to determine caffeinated energy drinks are three and take a break or something. It’s not another student will receive medical The hospitalization of an LVC if caffeine and alcohol are a safe times more likely to binge drink, Four Loko’s fault in my opinion, it’s amnesty (will not be subject to judi- student played a role in the banning concoction. and twice as likely to report being the people who don’t have enough cial action for alcohol violations) un- of Four Loko. “Given the recent Quoted on LancasterOnline. taken advantage of sexually.” common sense to handle it.” less they are found to have contribut- information that has become avail- com, Dr. Mike Reihart, a Lancaster “It is an exponential relationship One student commented, “I have ed to that students condition.” Dean able, there are some risky conse- General Hospital emergency physi- because of what it is configured with. heard the horror stories of Four Loko, Yuhas says, “It is important they we quences that especially college aged cian for the past 13 years, said he has It has a stimulant in it, which delays but people should know how to drink are our brother’s keeper.” students are seeing. We would rath- never seen anything like Four Loko. the effect and then affects you later. It’s responsibly. The fact that it is being The general alcohol policy is er not take that risk,” Krikorian said. “They’re nearly comatose from alco- almost too late by the time you notice banned from campus is ridiculous in listed in the handbook on pages Four Loko began as a party drink. hol poisoning,” Reihart said of some it,” Krikorian said in an interview with my opinion, but like other rules that 169 to 172. Krikorian describes the According to the company’s web- of the patients he’s treated. La Vie. the campus has, this one will probably policy as “Pretty straightforward… site, “In 2005, three college friends Several states are also looking “I think it is unreasonable,” one be broken. I think kids will want to try If you are under the age of 21 you from the Ohio State University had into the marketing practices that student protested. “There are no ille- it more just because they will want to may not possess or be under the the entrepreneurial idea to start their Phusion Projects uses. The compa- gal substances in Four Loko, so why know why it has been banned.” influence of alcohol. If you are of own company. They took out a Small ny denies that it markets the prod- can’t students who are 21 or over have “A group of students who never age, you could have in the privacy Business Administration loan and put uct to people under the age of 21. it?” thought twice about trying the of your own room, a reasonable their financial resources on the line to “‘We ID’ is very clearly stated “You have to drink it in modera- drink are now interested in what amount of alcohol. launch Chicago-based Phusion Proj- on the can. Not only is that in huge tion,” another explained. “There is this banned drink can do. Calling “I will give you the exact same ects, LLC. Over the past five years, font, but the percentage of alcohol a difference between drinking and so much attention to the product advice that I gave to my 17-year- Phusion Projects, LLC has become a is as well,” the company declares on overdrinking. When you are drink- and telling these students what it old son yesterday when we talked successful alcoholic beverage compa- its website. ing Four Loko, you can ask your- can do only makes them more de- about this. I hope you make good ny that sells its products – Four Loko, Another reason the drink is dan- self: How much of this drink have termined to prove it won’t happen choices; this is one that if you are Four MaXed and Earthquake – in gerous, experts say, is because the I had?” Reasons another student: to them,” added another student. offered it, you should stay away more than 45 states.” caffeine in the drinks suppresses the “It all comes down to responsible LVC’s amnesty policy comes from it. If you see a friend who is Four Loko got its name from feeling of inebriation. The caffeine drinking. Some people can handle into play when discussing alcohol having it, stay away from it, en- its four drink ingredients: caffeine, makes you feel wide awake, which it, some people can’t.” consumption. “Student’s health courage them not to consume it taurine, guarana and alcohol. In- can make a person believe they have “If kids would pace themselves and safety is a major concern. We because the impact is significant,” troduced in 2008, the drink now the ability to perform a task poten- and drink somewhat responsibly, it are always concerned that students Krikorian says. comes in eight flavors: orange, fruit tially dangerous to their health. wouldn’t have this impact,” said an- may not seek out help as they L. WALDRON [email protected] punch, lemonade, UVA (grape), Quoting the Centers for Disease other student. “Kids really go at it just should,” says Dean Yuhas. A. MCFADDEN [email protected] Director of Public Safety Al Yingst announces retirement Justin Roth ’14 changing student population, he has College over the past 20 years,” said La Vie Staff writer faced many changes to his position of President Stephen MacDonald.  “He director. has been a model of hard work, reli- After almost 23 years of service to “The Director of PS is a 24/7 posi- ability, good judgment and common the LVC community as the Director tion. In the past, you could have some sense.  Al has led his department very of Public Safety, Allen Yingst will be down time during the summer and effectively, and he has been a depend- retiring after this year. Yingst first be- breaks, but this has all changed due to able counselor to three LVC presi- gan his career here at LVC in 1988; the current expectations of the cam- dents.  We will miss Al, and we all wish however, he hasn’t always been in pus community of the PSO opera- him well in his retirement.” the position of the Director of Public tions,” said Yingst. “I think I speak for everyone in the Safety. Starting out as a building and Yingst has formed many relation- Public Safety Office when I say that grounds supervisor, after only a short ships on campus. Whether it be co- Director Yingst will be greatly missed. period of employment he was asked workers or students, they have made Dir. Yingst, over the years, has touched by then president, John Synodinos, his experience here enjoyable. Yingst the lives of many students and faculty to assume the position of Director of is a much respected figure on campus members. Although this is a special missed in the years to follow. On be- Photo by Justin Roth ’14 / LA VIE Safety and Security on campus. by both co-workers and students. occasion for Dir. Yingst, a number of half of the La Vie staff and student “It’s been an enjoyable experience “I have worked for Al for almost us, including me, have mixed emo- body, we wish Yingst the greatest in Corrections working and being associated with 5 years,” said Larry McLucas, Public tions about it,” said Brian Boyer, his retirement, and we hope to see the college from the early days when Safety supervisor. “It was both a plea- Public Safety supervisor. “I wish Dir. him around campus as he will always & Clarifications the college may have been perceived sure and an honor to work for him Yingst only the best in his future en- be welcome here. struggling to now one of the top small over the course of that time. I wish deavors and hope that he makes regu- When asked about leaving the It is our continuing goal to provide readers with complete colleges in the country,” said Yingst. “I him happiness in his retirement.” lar appearances on campus to keep in campus, Yingst had many things to and accurate information. To am happy to be part of that and hope Not only has Yingst seen many stu- touch with all of us in the LVC com- say; however, this is his message: that end, we welcome and en- in a small way contributed to the col- dents pass through, he has also been munity. Dir. Yingst is a wonderful “Enjoy your time at LVC, God Bless, courage notification of any lege’s success over the years.” blessed with the relationships formed person and he has made me a better thank you to all for your friendships.” mistakes. Readers who wish Throughout his years at LVC, with different LVC presidents. person by just being around him.” to submit corrections should Yingst has seen many changes to the “Al Yingst has done an outstanding Yingst has left a lasting impact send an email to [email protected], subject line: Corrections. community here. Other than the ever- job as Director of Public Safety at the on the LVC community and will be J. ROTH [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne November 10, 2010 3 N ews L From LVC to the Governor’s Mansion C A M P U S Graduate to be our next state governor Angela Deon ’11 social fraternity founded in 1867. ing senior English in Northern Sam Shoemaker ’12 He also served in the Pennsylvania Lebanon School District. She then CRIMEWATCH La Vie Staff Writers National Guard 28th Infantry Divi- dedicated several years to raising sion from 1971 to 1984, advancing their two children, Tom and Kath- LVC’s own Tom Corbett ’71 from private to captain. erine (Kate). Tom is a graduate at was elected Tuesday, Nov. 2, as the Upon graduation, Corbett Carnegie Mellon University. Kate All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety 46th Governor of Pennsylvania. taught civics and history at Pine is a prosecutor in the Philadelphia * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * His wife, Susan Manbeck Corbett Grove Area High School in District Attorney’s office. ’72, will accompany her husband as Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Although their days at LVC have 11-1-10 | Campus Pennsylvania’s next first lady. In 1975 he received his law degree passed, Tom and Susan Corbett are Harassment The new Republican Governor- from St. Mary’s University School still dedicated alumni of the Col- Unauthorized attempts to access student email accounts occurred. Elect Corbett and his future wife of Law in San Antonio, Texas. lege. Corbett received the 2008 met in 1968 at LVC. Three years Corbett’s political career began Distinguished Alumnus Award 11-3-10 | Campus later, Corbett received his under- in 1980 when he became an as- from LVC and the couple still visits Suspicious Persons graduate degree in political science. sistant U.S. attorney and was ap- the campus. LVC is proud to have Guests intimidating residents were called in. The couple married the next year pointed to serve as U.S. Attorney one of their own elected as the next 11-4-10 | UG after Susan received her bachelor’s by President George H.W. Bush Governor of Pennsylvania. Incident Services degree in English. from 1988 to 1992. Corbett was Students were asked to leave the UG. During his time on campus, elected as Pennsylvania Attorney Corbett was a member of the la- General in 1995 to 1997 and then 11-4-10 | Campus crosse team, a lifeguard and a re-elected in 2004. A. DEON [email protected] Drug Laws member of Phi Lambda Sigma—a Susan began her career teach- S. SHOEMAKER [email protected] A bong and questionable-substance smoking was called in. 11-4-10 | UG Social justice institute accepting applications Disturbance A student was escorted from the UG. Noelle Barrett ’11 tunity…It’s important for anyone online or pick up applications at Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111. La Vie Staff Writer to have this experience.” the College Center Desk. Applica- In the past, LVC students spent tions are due to Deb Bishop at the Student Government The Office of Multicultural Af- one day in New York City, where College Center Desk by Monday, fairs is currently accepting applica- they were able to visit agencies that Nov. 29. tions for the Fourth Annual Social dealt with many social justice is- For more information and for Update 11.8.10 Justice Institute (SJI) which will be sues, including homeless shelters an application, visit www.lvc.edu/ held Jan.13 to 15, 2011. and Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender multicultural-affairs/social-justice- The three-day leadership insti- (LGBT) groups. institute.aspx or email Ricks at Hearts for Haiti event, senior portraits coming up tute scheduled over winter break New to SJI is, instead of the [email protected]. includes modules in many areas NYC trip, the opportunity to not Abby Tomlinson ’12 cerning the Hearts for Haiti event of social justice including ableism, only visit agencies in Washington N. BARRETT [email protected] Kevin Garrity ’13 this upcoming Sunday. This sexism, racism, heterosexism and D.C. but also visit the Holocaust La Vie Staff Writers event starts at 5 p.m. and will in- classism. By participating in the Museum. clude a speaker, a build challenge workshops, students will be more Besides gaining awareness of di- and the LVC’s Best Dance Crew understanding of the meanings of versity and the trip to Washington During Monday’s SG meeting, (to take place in the UG). The discrimination, prejudice and op- D.C., students who participate are President Stephen MacDonald winners of each challenge will pression and will be able to explain also eligible for the campus-based FREE STI TESTING! discussed that approval has been receive gift cards or a cash prize. the differences between them and social justice honor society, Pallas given to the start of Mund reno- To sign up, look for the Hearts for celebration/appreciation of diver- Society, will fulfill most require- Lebanon Family Health Services will provide FREE STI vations and that groundbreaking Haiti table in the lobby of Mund sity. ments for the EDGE Certificate (Sexually Transmitted Infection) will be held tomorrow. College Center during lunch Venus Ricks, director of Multi- in Diversity and Social Justice and testing at Shroyer Health MacDonald invited the entire hours. Teams must include five cultural Affairs, says attending SJI, can use the institute as a resume Center: campus community to attend this to 10 people and $5 per person. which is specific to LVC, is an eye- enhancer. Wednesday, Nov17th important event. MacDonald an- All proceeds go straight to the opener.“[SJI] is a wonderful oppor- Students can access applications ticipates the project being com- Haiti Relief. & LVC Live Event pleted in the spring of 2012. Seniors have the opportunity Thursday, Dec 2nd The annual Albright football to get Senior Portraits November 9:00 PM November 12th at Leedy Theater game is being held this Satur- 16 to 19. If this time does not 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. day. As may be known, there is a accommodate your schedule, a Private & Confidential standing tradition: If LVC beats second chance will be available in Magician The Hammer (Results are property of LFHS & not Albright, no classes will be held February. Please look for signs in shared with LVC) on November 24, the half day Mund College Center if you are before Thanksgiving. Come out interested. For more information visit 615 Cumberland St. Lebanon and support the team. http://www.bass-schuler.com/mikehammer.php4 (717) 273-6741 www.lebanonfamilyhealth.org Kayla Fulfer ’12 and Caitlin A. TOMLINSON [email protected] Visit our Facebook & Myspace pages Murphy ’12 approached SG con- K. GARRITY [email protected] 4 La Vie CoLLegienne November 10, 2010 Features Hearts for Haiti team challenge night Fagbug showing in Chapel Students will participate in fundraising event Journey for awareness Caitlin Murphy ’12 plight in Haiti but will also help tine. LVC’s Dance team has cre- Noelle Barrett ’11 to Falk about hate crimes, she says, Features Editor raise money to benefit Practical ated a special routine to perform La Vie Staff Writer “[Some students] don’t feel like LVC Compassion’s mission. At 5 p.m. at the event as well! Admission is a welcoming community because Hello, we are the Hearts for in Leedy Theater, we will wel- for this challenge is $1 but with If a derogatory term such as “fag” they’re different. We were hoping Haiti community service group come Rachael Windholz, a board this donation you will receive a was spray-painted on your car, how that we could create a climate of ac- here at LVC. We are a group of member of PC, who has been to ballot to cast a vote for your fa- would you react? New Yorker Erin ceptance.” sophomore and junior women Haiti over six times and is cur- vorite team. Davies decided to embrace the graf- Falk says the discussion will in- devoted to helping disaster- rently working with BuildaB- Throughout the evening, we fiti that was sprayed on her VW bug. clude ways to support the LGBT stricken Haiti. We work with ridge International to help with will be running a Chinese Auc- Instead of removing it, she set out on community, a distinction between our parent organization, Practi- relief efforts in Haiti. She plans tion of raffle baskets in Mund a 58-day road trip through 41 states. tolerance and acceptance and what cal Compassion, out of Lebanon to show video clips and photo- College Center. We will be sell- Her objective: to start conversation, keeps students from talking, among County, to raise funds with the graphs about her experiences. ing baked goods as well as offer- get reactions and raise awareness. other topics. hopes of building schools, medi- Following the presentation, ing individuals the opportunity Along the way, some people criti- Similar events in the past have cal facilities, clinics, wells, etc. we will be running a Team-Build to sponsor a child in Haiti. If cized what she was doing, while oth- been held at LVC, including the Practical Compassion is current- Challenge at 5:30 p.m. in Leedy. you are interested, please stop by ers praised it. Seven people tried to showing of Jim in Bold, a documenta- ly working on adding more class- Teams of five to 10 students have Mund on Sunday, Nov. 14 any- remove the graffiti, while numerous ry about Jim Wheeler from Lebanon, rooms, a library and computer signed up for the opportunity to time between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. others vandalized the car further. Da- who committed suicide at age 19 due lab to a school they had built a take a random set of materials to participate. vies edited the footage from her trip to harassment from other students few years back. With the recent such as cardboard, tape, scissors, For more information on this into a film, titled Fagbug. because he was gay. spout of Cholera and news of a rope, etc. and construct a build- event, please email House Presi- This evening, Fagbug will be There are many resources avail- hurricane, Practical Compassion ing. This challenge represents dent Kayla Fulfer at kmf005@ showed in Chapel 101 at 6 p.m. The able on campus for students who are is focusing some of their efforts our goal of building schools, lvc.edu. You can also log onto film, followed by a discussion lead victims of hate crimes or harassment, on getting water, medicine and medical facilities and other nec- Facebook and check out our by Dr. Stevie Falk, director of coun- including the Bias Response Team, money to as many Haitian peo- essary structures in Haiti. Event to see what teams will be seling, is sponsored by the Office of Counseling Services, OMA, Student ple as possible. They are in dire After the team with the best participating. We hope to see Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Coun- Affairs and Public Safety (if you feel need of our help. “structure” wins the contest, you there! seling Service and Freedom Rings. in danger). We would like to welcome there will be an hour intermis- Christa Levko ’12, president of Freedom Rings, a group for students, faculty and adminis- sion for dinner. At 7 p.m. on the Freedom Rings, says, “[Fagbug] rep- LGBT, questioning people and allies, tration to our first fundraising same evening in the UG, we will resents one woman overcoming and has representatives available to talk event. This coming Sunday, Nov. host LVC’s Best Dance Crew. showing that you can rise above [hate on a confidential basis with students 14, we will host a pair of speak- This competition will host teams crimes].” who are uncomfortable coming out. ers and challenges that will not of five to 10 students as well, and Venus Ricks, director of Multi- Falk says, ‘[I] encourage students only spread awareness about the they will put on a musical rou- C. MURPHY [email protected] cultural Affairs, stresses that the film to pick out people they feel comfort- and discussion aren’t just for people able with [such as] professors, an RA, who identify themselves as part of the other students.” LGBT (lesbian gay bisexual transgen- Campus resources are not avail- LGBT safe zone training offered der) community and for allies, but able 24/7, so if you need help, please also for those who aren’t supportive. call one of these resources: The Trev- “[The film] sheds light on something or Project: 1-866-488-7386, Suicide in our society. Homophobia is real Hopeline: 1-800-SUICIDE, National Students discuss gender and sexuality and present.” Hate Crime Hotline: 208-246-2292. Both Ricks and Falk cite the event For coverage from the event, addi- as a response to Tyler Clementi’s sui- tional information, and more sources, Emily Gertenbach ’11 der and sexuality do not always a woman, when streamed online cide and other recent teen suicides. visit http://lavieonline.lvc.edu. La Vie Staff Writer “match up” with what meets the without permission, would create While no students have come N. BARRET T [email protected] eye, but ought to be respected the same sort of problems, emo- and recognized no matter what. tional issues and backlash. Have you seen this gorilla around campus? On Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Thurs- He went over many terms used to All attendees of the program, Do you want to find out more about him? Check out LVC’s sixth day, Nov. 4, “Safe Zone” training describe gender and sexuality, ex- many of them Resident Assis- annual Music Industry Conference on November 20 to discover more! was offered to the faculty, staff plaining that all were valid terms, tants, have been offered the op- and student leaders of LVC. Led the usage of which depended on portunity to receive and display by Louie Marven, Director of the preferences of the person(s) a “safe zone” sign designed by Education and Youth Services at in question. Tiffany Hubble ’11. The sign, dis- the LGBT Community Center The students and Marven got played on a room or office door, in Harrisburg, the hour-long ses- into a discussion about the recent will let students know that the sions focused on creating a safe suicide of Rutgers freshman Tyler space within is a confidential, safe and welcoming environment for Clementi, whose sexual encoun- space in which to discuss an array students who are grappling with ter with another male individual of matters. Signs are available to issues of sexuality and gender was allegedly streamed online by program attendees by contacting identity or problems with others’ his roommate and another class- Venus Ricks, director of Multicul- insensitivity. mate. Several students contribut- tural Affairs. In the session for students, ed opinions on whether or not a Marven explained that gen- sexual liaison between a man and E. GERTENBACH [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne November 10, 2010 5 Arts & Entertainment Second Paranormal encounter not the same Rosemary Bucher ’14 going to change? it looked so realistic, and the ef- movie through camcorder or se- random and unexpected conclu- La Vie Staff Writer The answer? Add a baby to the fects were simple enough that curity footage still adds the whole sion to the first movie. mix. Instantly, the movie became people couldn’t sleep after hear- idea that the movie is raw and un- I didn’t laugh once. The over- predictable and edited, but all production was well thought I do not go to horror movies to boring. True, Paranormal out, so it didn’t have that bad hor- be scared. involving a child Activity 2’s ror movie “C’mon! Really?” feel- I go to horror movies to laugh. in the now ex- c o n t e n t ing, but I wasn’t impressed at all. I I know this completely defeats pected Para- just doesn’t couldn’t sleep after viewing the first the purpose of a scary movie, but normal Activity match up. movie, and as a girl who doesn’t get the way I see it, if a horror movie plot of dragging The most scared at horror movies, that’s an is as scary as it sets out to be, I’m someone out of disappoint- achievement. People are still talk- laughing because I’m surprised at a room, hear- ing part of ing about how scared they were how good it is as opposed to how ing weird noises the movie watching the first film, but I don’t corny and bad it is. and spontane- was the end- think that this movie will have the I still say that the $8.50 I paid ously burning ing, just same impact on audiences. There to go see Paranormal Activity last objects makes because I were some scary moments, but October was worth every cent. The the movie a little expected they were mostly built off of sud- movie itself was creepy and average bit more com- in true sec- den actions the audience didn’t ex- all at once, but the infamous ending plex than the ond movie pect instead of the low-tech chills scene was truly the most memora- first movie. But fashion, the supplied by the first movie. ble moment of the experience and that’s where the ending was In the end, Paranormal Activity one of my favorite movie moments movie fails; the going to be 2, while still a believable relation to of all time. I laughed at the fact that first movie was bigger and the first film, just isn’t scary enough a movie had the skill to make me good because of better than to be a proper horror movie, and jump a little in my seat and at ev- its simplicity. the already isn’t bad enough to be considered eryone else’s reactions. The problem spectacu- a comedic failure. It just fails to Needless to say, I was intrigued with Paranor- lar ending impress, relying on the success of when I saw that Paranormal Activity mal Activity 2 of the first the first movie to drag in an audi- Image from Google Images 2 was going to be released this year. is not that it’s movie. I was ence, just like the movie depends I was even more interested when I necessarily a A PARANORMAL REPEAT? A teaser poster (above) tries to show- saddened to on scary invisible ghosts dragging saw how little information was be- bad movie, but case some more of what made the first film installment so terrifying find out that scared people out of their nice ing released about the sequel. that it feels like the ending, warm beds and into the unknown. As the movie started, I had sev- an afterthought or a cheap remake. ing everyday noises like the wind. while okay, just didn’t stick with me eral questions in my mind: How It doesn’t accomplish anything By the time the second movie was the way I wanted it to. It seemed cli- were they going to make this movie the first movie didn’t do already. released, the novelty of the whole ché and predictable, while I wanted as good as the first one? What was The first movie was scary because thing had worn off. Watching a something along the lines of the R. BUCHER [email protected] Jump online and check out this week’s viral videos >Video 1 >Video 2 “The Rent is Too “People Are Damn High Party’s Awesome” Jimmy McMillan” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo0Cazxj_yc ...or search the video title on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4o-TeMHys0 People are just really awesome. It’s a five-minute video uploaded by ...or search the video title on YouTube user Hadoukentheband on YouTube, and it has circulated over five million views since its upload date on Oct. 25. Basically, it’s just a With Election Day just last week, I thought it’d be perfect timing compilation of clips from many different people doing truly amazing to mention the viral sensation Jimmy McMillan made of himself things to the tune of “Mecha Love” by Hadouken. Clips of amazing by speaking at the NY Governor Debate on Oct. 18. The video was feats include trick basketball shots from the top of towers, people uploaded that same day and since then, it’s gained over four million doing stunts and tricks on bikes, skateboards and even wheelchairs. views and great popularity. Although McMillan is a registered In my opinion, the best clip is the one of a group of men who figured Democrat, he considers himself to be a part of the Rent Is Too Damn out how to run on water. High Party. -compiled by Dan Callahan ’14 6 La Vie CoLLegienne November 10, 2010 P ersPectives Letters to the Editor Election Commentary La Vie Collegienne requires all submissions to contain the author’s name, telephone number, address and/or e-mail address. No letters can Leaders of campus groups weigh in on November 2nd election be considered for publication unless o r TAKE IT LEAVE IT the above criteria are met. Telephone numbers and address- es will not be printed. Submissions College Democrats College Conservatives will be strongly considered for pub- lication if they contain the author’s rank, major, or professional capacity. Letters should be no longer than of the House and pick up six John Boehner, soon to be 200 words. All submissions to “Per- Katie Costolnick ’12, spectives” become property of La Oliver Lyons ’11, President of Senate seats, resulting in a di- Speaker of the House, made a President of Conservatives Vie Collegienne. 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CO-EDITORS Katie Zwiebel ’12 Alyssa Bender ’11 Letter to the Editors FEATURES EDITOR Caitlin Murphy ’12 A&E EDITOR Tony Gorick ’11 PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Sarah Barkman ’12 To whom it may concern: com/An_hero . “An Hero” is also I just saw the newspaper and I defined on Urban Dictionary as SPORTS EDITOR Lauren Scott ’12 have a bit of a concern about the “Committing suicide over some- SENIOR COPY EDITOR picture chosen for the front page. thing really stupid.” I’m sure you Alyssa Sweigart ’12 Something I researched last year, see why this “definition” is wrong CIRCULATION MANAGER Jake King ’11 the ideas behind “An Hero” slo- and depressing from this popular gans are NOT to be nice and call gag site. 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La Vie CoLLegienne November 10, 2010 7 S portS S Schedule coreboard Men’s and women’s soccer fall in CC playoffs Wednesday, 11/3 Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer @ Messiah, 11/2 : L 0-2 Alyssa Wargo ’11 Senior Julie Vonhauser, captain 17, the team will travel to Mary- @ Frostburg State, 5 p.m. Tabitha Brobst ’11 and a psychobiology major, said, land to Frostburg State, who Women’s Soccer La Vie Staff Writers “The loss at the playoff game was boasts a 15-4 record. It is LVC’s Friday 11/12 @ Arcadia, 11/3 : L 0-1 tough, but I know that we didn’t fourth appearance in the game in Men’s and Women’s Swimming Field Hockey After a strong season of regu- give up, which is all that matters! program history. vs. King’s, 6 p.m. vs. Elizabethtown, 11/3 : W 4-2 lar series play, LVC Men’s and This is the most talented group of The winner of the game will go Women’s Soccer fell in the Com- girls that I have played with out of on to play the winner of Alvernia Ice Hockey Volleyball monwealth Conference playoffs. all four years I have been here, and versus Cabrini on Saturday at the vs. Penn State Berks, 7 p.m. vs. Messiah, 11/3 : W 3-2 However, both teams are looking I expect more successful seasons highest remaining seed. to further their play in the East- to come!” The men’s team earned reached Ice Hockey Volleyball vs. Drexel, 11/5 : L 3-4 ern College Athletic Conference On Tuesday, Nov. 2, men’s soc- the ECAC South Men’s Soccer vs. Ithaca at Frostberg, (ECAC), to begin this week. cer fell to No. 1 Messiah. LVC’s de- Championship for the fourth time 12:30 p.m. Football On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the fense was strong in the first half, al- in program history. Lebanon Val- @ Lycoming, 11/6 : W 28-14 women’s regular season ended lowing only one of Messiah’s nine ley College Men’s Soccer also ap- with a win by Arcadia over the shots at goal to reach the back of peared in the ECAC tournament Saturday, 11/13 Field Hockey Dutchmen 1-0. The game was the net. Graduate student Justin in 2002, 2004, and 2009. The Football @ Messiah, 11/6 : L 2-5 decided by a single goal in the Hutchinson, junior Chris Hall and Dutchmen reached the semifinals vs. Albright, 1 p.m. Men’s Swimming second half, which was enough to sophomore Andrew Cooper each in the 2002 and 2009 seasons. vs. DeSales ,11/6 : W 180-31 give Arcadia the win. Junior Sami had two shots for the Dutchmen, This year, the fifth-ranked Fly- Ice Hockey Young, biology major, had an im- while sophomore Kelly Hess had ing Dutchmen travel to fourth- @ Scranton, 1 p.m. Women’s Swimming pressive game as keeper. She had one. The men ended their season ranked Stevenson University in vs. DeSales ,11/6 : W 186-50 nine saves, which is one less than with a record of 9-8-1. Maryland today for a 1:30 game. Field Hockey Volleyball her season high. Sophomore Ni- On Monday, Nov. 8, both The winner of that game will vs. Cortland State/UMass- @ Elizabethtown, 11/6 : W 3-0 cole Snyder, a physical therapy teams were notified about making play the winner of Penn State Beh- Dartmouth, 2 p.m. major, and freshman Lindi Crist, the ECAC’s. rend and Bethany at the highest also a physical therapy major, each The women’s team earned a remaining seed on Saturday. Men’s and Women’s Cross had two shots on goal to lead the bid to the ECAC South Women’s Country @ NCAA Regionals, Athletes team. The team ended their season Soccer Championship as an eighth A. WArgo [email protected] TBA with a record of 10-8-2. place team. On Wednesday, Nov. T. BroBsT [email protected] of the Week Ice hockey suffers first loss late AngelA KuperAvAge volleybAll Injuries play role in hockey loss Junior Angela Kuperavage leads the vol- zin ’11 made 46 saves, his most Kevin garrity ’12 leyball team in a game this season, and the in defense La Vie Staff Writer fans were very into the game, with 528 digs. Kuperavage especially after Drazin stopped had 17 digs all Dragon shots on their three in the team’s In a very heated game on Fri- powerplays as they lead in shots tournament vs. Elizabeth- day evening, the Lebanon Valley 17-7 over the Dutchmen. town in the ice hockey team suffered their When asked to comment on Commonwealth Conference Cham- first loss of the season to Drexel. the game, one fan states, “Skros- pionship match on Saturday, Nov. 6, naming her tournament MVP. Only a short 20 seconds after ki’s goal was great...Top shelf, freshman Tyler Skroski tied the like where mom hides the cook- game with less than three min- ies.” MAtt lillis utes to go, Drexel scored the fi- The ice hockey team will FootbAll nal goal to win the game 4-3. host Penn State Berks this Fri- Senior The other two LVC goals are day in the Hershey Park Arena corner- credited to Matthew Conroy ’12 at 7 p.m. If this game is any- back Matt assisted by Matthew Kisiday ’12 thing like their last, it will turn Lillis early in the first and the other out to be a great one, consider- caught two to Nick Schultz ’12 assisted Photo courtesy of Tim Flynn ing LVC’s 7-3 victory over Penn by both Corey Conte ’11 and State Berks in October.  intercep- Stoppable Senior goalie Rich Drazin made a season high 46 saves in tions at Skroski halfway through the the 4-3 loss to Drexel The ice hockey team also Lycoming second. travels to the University of on While the first loss of the out with shoulder injuries and hospital. Scranton on Saturday, Nov. 13th Saturday, season is not their proudest mo- Shane Golden ’14 out with a With five stitches inside, 12 for a one o’clock game. Nov. 6, ment for the ice hockey team, concussion, the team was down outside, and the first loss of the one of which he returned 90 they know that they had a very a few men. On top of that, in the season, Surdam and the rest of yards for a touchdown. The team went on to defeat Lycoming tough challenge in the Drexel first period, Brad Surdam ’11 the Dutchmen may have been 28-14, breaking the Warrior’s game. With Kyle Stewardson had the back of his neck cut by a little shaken, but the game undefeated home season. ’12 and Tim Bodenheimer ’12 a skate, leading to a trip to the brought some good. Rich Dra- K. gArriTy [email protected] Ice hockey loses first Soccer teams fall in CC’s game Page 7 Page 7 S portS Swimming Football wins fourth straight Field hockey success falls to No. 1 lauren scott ’12 Dan Callahan ’14 Sports Editor Messiah La Vie Staff Writer The LVC football team im- proved its record to 5-4 after The LVC swim team hosted the lauren scott ’12 clinching its fourth victory in a DeSales University club program Sports Editor row while playing Lycoming Col- this past Saturday, with both the lege on the road. The win also im- men’s and women’s teams beating The Dutchmen field hockey proved the team’s MAC record to up on the Bulldogs. The men won team defeated Elizabethtown on 4-2. 180-31, and the women won 186- Wednesday, Nov. 3. The game marked a match-up 50. Not only did the LVC welcome Scorers of the game included of the top two running backs in 17 more MAC-qualifying times, two goals from Jocelyn Novak ’12, the MAC, LVC’s Ben Guiles ’12 but three records were set by two who broke her record for goals in a and Lycoming’s Josh Kleinfelter. freshmen women swimmers. season as she collected her 36th of Guiles had two touchdowns dur- Alicia Hain ‘14 broke sopho- the year. Caitlin Vasey ’13 knocked more teammate Kristen Zartman’s ing the game and 110 yards, break- Photo courtesy of GoDutchmen.com in her 21st goal of the year and ing the single-season rushing re- who returned a 90-yard intercep- Senior Caleb Fick accumulated record for the 400-meter freestyle Shelly Lobach ’11 knocked one in cord at 1,143 and also completing tion, the second longest in school 186 passing yards and a touch- by two seconds, with a time of early in the second half. his 10th career 100-yard game. Ly- history. down in the game. With 5,659 5:02.94. Julia Mongeau ’14 set two E-town scored two in the sec- coming’s Kleinfelter left the game LVC only turned the ball over career yards currently, Fick needs records on Saturday, one in the ond half, but Novak knocked in due to injury on the Warrior’s sec- once in the game, and Lyco was 276 yards to become LVC’s all- 200-meter breaststroke with a time another, securing a 4-2 victory for ond drive. unable to catch up from the lead, time leading passer by yardage. of 2:58.04 and the other in the 200- the Dutchmen. The Warriors had been unde- only scoring two touchdowns in On Saturday, Nov. 13, Lebanon IM, where she touched the wall in Junior Christine Poletti had feated at home prior to the Dutch- the game. Valley College will host rival Al- 2:39.90. Gina Fontana originally three saves in the game. LVC led men victory, in which LVC took a Freshman Sean Fakete was bright (5-4) in a Middle Atlantic set this record in 1993, which was in shots (21-7) and corners (9-8). commanding 21-0 lead in the first 4-for-4 on PATs. Alex Gilchrist ’12 Conference contest in hopes of the longest standing meter record The win led the Dutchmen half. Thanks to quick hands to col- had 1.5 sacks on five tackles and improving their record to 6-4, cre- in all of the women’s events. to play Messiah on Saturday in lect Lycoming turnovers, touch- classmate Jur’ey Fowlkes ’11 led ating a possibility for an appear- When asked about her success the Commonwealth Conference downs were made by Guiles, Tim LVC with eight tackles, his career- ance in the ECAC Bowl. so far this season, Mongeau replied, championships, creating a compe- Picerno ’12 and Matt Lillis ’11, high. “Coming into swimming this year l. sCott [email protected] tition of the top two teams in the I just decided to take times on the nation. The game marked the sixth record board and set them as my Back to back consecutive year the two teams goal. The team really helps you faced each other for the CC title. get the time you want whether it’s Prior to the game, the Dutch- to back for VB a record, a MAC championship men had only one loss this season, qualifying time, or just a personal an overtime heartbreaker verses sherae Jones ’11 best, everyone cheers for everyone the Falcons on Oct. 20. La Vie Staff Writer no matter what. They all watch the Messiah took a 2-0 lead early in clock and your race and get just as the game, but things were started excited as you do” Tick-tack-toe, three in a row! to turn around when sophomore Overall, LVC received wins in Well, that’s usually what is said for Kelsey Miller cut the lead in half all but two events. For the men, the game tic-tac-toe, but it now can four minutes after the Falcons’ sec- winners and qualifiers included be said for LVC Women’s Volley- ond goal. After returning from a Matt Dwyer ’14, Tony Shipkowski ball Team. The Flying Dutchmen hit to the mouth, which resulted in ’11, Devon Stutzman ’13, Jeffrey got their third straight Common- 25 stitches, Novak added another Photo courtesy of GoDutchmen.com Bush ’11, John Denniston ’14, Erik wealth Conference Championship goal from sophomore Vasey’s as- Brandt ’13, John Heenan ’12, Ryan on Saturday against Elizabeth- then winning the last two sets (25- against Elizabethtown. sist at 44:19, which tied the game. Humphries ’12 and Brett Wimmer town. However, the road to get 12, 15-13). Seniors Joelle Snyder LVC defeated the Blue Jays 3-0 Unfortunately, Messiah took ’11. In the women’s events, Julia there was challenging. and Michelle Little led the team to take the conference title for the off in the second half, scoring three Mongeau ’14, Alicia Hain ’14, Last Wednesday (11/3) in in hitting percentage with .319 third year in a row. The scores were unanswered goals. Krysteena Koller ’14, Kelsey Sher- the Commonwealth Conference and .289. LVC had 64 kills, 20 26-24, 25-13 and 25-16. Kuperav- Messiah led 27-15 on shots and man ’12 and Kristen Zartman ’13 semifinals, the team found them- from Emily Hopkins ’11, 18 from age had 17 digs while Perkins had 10-7 on corners. won their individual events and selves engaged in a very intense Snyder and 15 from Little. Senior 10 digs with 42 assists. Snyder Although the team did not met MAC standards. match with Messiah. The Falcons Emily Perkins had 51 assists and added 15 kills. Kuperavage was win the Commonwealth Confer- LVC will face MAC opponent defeated LVC in the first two sets junior Angela Kuperavage had also named the tournament’s Most ence bid, the team reached their King’s College on Friday at 6 p.m. (20-25, 20-25). The Dutchmen 31 digs. The win helped the team Valuable Player. sixth-straight NCAA berth via the then made a comeback in the third advance to the Commonwealth bracket announced Monday. D. CAllAhAn [email protected] set, defeating Messiah 25-22 and Conference Championship Game s. Jones [email protected] l. sCott [email protected]