This Week _BLoGS ONLINE: Follow Noelle Barrett’s blog about all topics related to the Environment and Going/Being GREEN. 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 77, No. 4 An Independent Publication | Founded 1924 September 30, 2009 THIS WEEK IN New LVC literary series comes Acclaimed LA VIE “Out of the Bag” quartet comes S portS to campus Nina Balogh ’10 Circulation Manager On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2009, Kristin Miller ’10 the first of four Brown Bag Lunch- La Vie Staff Writer es, organized by the English depart- ment, was held in Frock Lounge in At #9 in the nation LVC field the upper level of Bishop Library. This Thursday, Lebanon Valley hockey a force to be reckoned Dr. Gary Grieve-Carlson present- College will be featuring a concert with ed a paper on Herman Melville’s by The Cypress String Quartet as Page 8 poem, “The House-top.” part of LVC’s Residency program. The Brown Bag lunches are an As part of the program, a public Melissa Zellner ‘13 / LA VIE opportunity for students and facul- master class is available for college p ty to present papers, reports or cre- do. Presenting papers is one of the fcoat on Oct. 14, 2009; Dr. Philip students on Thursday from 11 a.m. ErSpEctivES ative works they have written. Each many things scholars of English Billings on Nov. 4, 2009; and stu- to 12:30 p.m. The quartet will then one will be held in Frock lounge partake in, and this will give stu- dent Bekah Achor on Dec. 2, 2009. play the main public concert on The Pennsylvania State Budget crisis and what it means to students at noon on a Wednesday. Food is dents an opportunity to get some In the spring, according the El- Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. provided and those who attend are practice presenting papers and dred, the department would like Friday morning, the quartet will Page 6 welcomed to bring their “brown creative works, themselves. It is these “Brown Bag Lunches” to play for over 400 middle school stu- bag” lunches. also good practice if the students be offered as often as every three dents coming from schools such as Dr. Laura Eldred originated the are thinking of going to graduate weeks. Northern Lebanon, Lebanon, and idea for students in order for them school. There are three more pre- Lower Dauphin. This concert is at A & E to see what professors of English senters this fall: student Stuart Jef- N. BALOGH [email protected] 10:00 a.m. if you should happen to miss the Thursday night performance. A special class for high school Livin’ on “The EDGE” students will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Lutz as well. Six highly Campus program encourages future leaders talented high school students will perform for this class as they are coached by the entire quartet. nication, decision making, and goal will learn to develop or enhance. The Cypress String Quartet is a Kristin Witzel ’11 setting skills, along with techniques Along with gaining valuable traveling quartet which the Wash- La Vie Staff Writer Find out what makes or breaks to effec- skills, students can ington Post calls “Beautifully pro- “Halo 3: ODST” tively moti- earn any of six certifi- portioned and powerful.” The EDGE Leadership Program vate people cates—sequential or Each group member is an indi- Pages 5 enables students to develop skills a r o u n d specialized—that con- vidually acclaimed musician with to become future leaders. Through them. Each sist of the following: training from institutions such a variety of structured workshops, person in Bronze Leadership as The Julliard School, the Royal students gain valuable training the program Skills, Silver Practicing College of Music, and Interlochen from Leadership Development Ed- will learn Leadership, Gold Per- Cleveland Institute of Music. INDEX ucators. These educators include what their sonal Leadership, Ath- Be sure to come listen to the News ..................................1-3 trained undergraduate students, individual letic Leadership, Com- energetic, enjoyable show being Features ................................4 student affairs staff members, facul- leadership style is and what meth- munity Service and Engagement, played Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Arts & Entertainment ............5 ty, and assorted community mem- ods to use to successfully work or Diversity and Social Justice. To in Lutz Hall. Perspectives...........................6 bers. with others. These are just some of earn any of these certificates, each Sports .................................7-8 Students will develop commu- the skills students in the program Please see LEADERSHIP | Page 2 K. MILLER [email protected] M E M B E R PLEASE WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK [email protected] LVCNews x6169 FREE | TAKE ONE RECYCLE 2 La Vie CoLLegienne September 30, 2009 N ews Student Government Paint Annville Day update 9.28.09 Proceeds benefit gallery, artists Kate Sullivan ’12 until 3 p.m. to draw, photograph, cial day. She, along with other near- Eleven more cameras in the works La Vie Staff Writer or paint their favorite part of An- by artists, was invited to share her nville. talent at the event. “It’s a creative Pieces created that day will idea and a great way to support the Matthew Howell-Clarke ’10 The member was removed from Annville will be partnering with then be sold in a silent auction, gallery and our arts, too, and show- La Vie Staff Writer SG during the Sept. 28 meeting. It the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery which is open to the public, from case Annville at the same time.” was announced that another mem- at Lebanon Valley College on Sat- 5 to 7 p.m. at the art gallery. Of Along with Margolis, Annville ber of SG resigned. Their positions The Lebanon Valley Student urday, October 17, to host “Paint the money generated from the will host other well-known artists, will be filled from the results of an Government (SG) for the second Annville Day”. sale of these works, half will go such as Dan Massad and Rob Ev- election held earlier this year. consecutive year did not have a Artists, whether professional to supporting the gallery and the ans. Vice President Katie Krediet ’11 quorum for its official meeting at or not, are invited to register at remaining half will go back to the discussed the cameras in the park- the annual planning retreat. Presi- the gallery from 8 to 10 a.m. The artist. ing lots. Currently, there is one dent Mark Fersch ’10 reported that registration fee is $15 for the “It was an honor to be invited,” camera on the walkway to the fresh- two-thirds of SG must be pres- public and $5 for students. After said Jo Margolis, a sculptor and men “Gold” lot and two cameras in ent for any motions to be passed. registration, participants have drawer who is coming to the spe- K. SULLIVAN [email protected] the “Gold” lot. There is room in All motions made at the Sept. 26 the upcoming budget to install 11 meeting in Gettysburg were tabled more cameras. The budget, which Premier German Military Band until the meeting on Sept. 28 in the will be prepared in November by Faust Lounge of the Mund College Al Yingst, the head of Public Safety, Center. Performs at LVC will be for the 2010-11 school year. SG convened at the Round According to Vice President of Stu- Top campground in Gettysburg, dent Affairs Greg Krikorian, if SG the International Trombone As- The Musikkorps der PA at 2:07 PM. wishes to have cameras installed sociation Workshop, the two met Bundeswehr, translated “Music In discussion held during the before this budget request, then Christine Heagy ’13 and Whigham suggested they flip- Corps of the Federal Defense”, held retreat at Round Top campground, two to three members must write La Vie Staff Writer flop clinics they were teaching. their concert in Lutz Hall. There representatives of the ValleyFest a formal request to him for the in- Since then, the two have remained are 58 musicians in the band, and committee had previously attend- stallation. Brad Snyder and Myles The premier German military friends, though only meeting in a few stage hands. Tuesday morn- ed the Sept. 7 meeting requesting Miller ’11 volunteered to write the band, one equivalent to the U.S. person no more than a half-dozen ing they held a master class with all a sponsorship of $8,000. The re- proposal. Marine Band, performed on cam- times. interested parties, and Whigham quested money would be used to Emily Berger ’10 asked that a pus Monday night. So, how did this Whigham called Erdman a few was accompanied by LVC alums increase the committee’s evening new pay schedule be implemented group find Lebanon Valley Col- months ago to say that he was in Andy Roberts and David Lazorcik entertainment budget for the event, for student workers. As it currently lege? Washington, D.C., touring with the as well as LVC adjunct professor which is scheduled for April 16-17, stands, college employees who are The answer involves a story of Musikkorps der Bundeswehr and Jim Miller. 2010. The evening entertainment paid on an hourly wage get paid ev- old friends. Jim Erdman is an ad- that perhaps they could squeeze This is not the first time budget is used to book, sign and ac- ery two weeks. Salaried employees junct professor of music at LVC in a trip to Annville. The German Whigham has come to LVC. In commodate the national recording and student employees of the col- and it was through an old friend- government, which is paying for 1985, he held a similar concert and act that performs during the Satur- lege are paid once a month. It was ship with international jazz legend all of the Musikkorps’ expenses, workshop here. day evening concert. After much requested that students who are Jiggs Whigham that this concert would extend its generosity to this discussion, a motion was made by paid on an hourly rate be paid every took place. detour, a fact for which Erdman Bradley Snyder ’11 to allot the Val- two weeks. leyFest committee the requested Back in 1981, while attending says we “owe a debt of thanks.” C. HEAGY [email protected] Club Liaison Mary Kent ’11 re- $8,000. ported that an umbrella organiza- That motion was passed at LEADERSHIP: “EDGE” program assists students tion might be created for all of the Monday’s follow-up meeting. Of current dance-oriented clubs on the $8,000 allotted, $3,000 will to be improved. Upon comple- campus. This organization would Continued from Page 1 come from SG’s club co-sponsor- tion of a leadership program, stu- work directly with SG and will then Corrections ship budget and $5,000 will come dents receive a framed certificate, allot money to each of its clubs on a participant will need to complete & Clarifications from SG’s carry-over from the pre- invitations to unique events and separate basis. four required workshops and four vious year’s budget. programs, a T-shirt, a letter of ref- The next meeting will be held at workshops of their choice. Some It is our continuing goal to A member of SG was then put erence for credentials, and the op- 9:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, once workshops also require experien- provide readers with complete up for review for meeting absences. portunity to boost their résumés. again in the Faust Lounge of the tial hours and a reflection paper. and accurate information. To SG’s advisor, Director of Student Mund College Center. Some of the many workshops that end, we welcome and en- Activities Jen Evans, requested that offered include Stress Relief, Lead- Next Edge Workshops: courage notification of any the member’s name be withheld. Tonight!- Managing Personal mistakes. Readers who wish ership and Networking, Fostering The attendance policy of SG states Finances 7p.m. to submit corrections should Creativity, Managing Your Time, that if a member misses three or New Student Center send an email to [email protected], Sports Psychology, and Conflict subject line: Corrections. more meetings, the member will Mediation among others. All of have to explain to SG the reasoning Thursday: Personal Leader- the workshops are evaluated by behind those absences. If SG does ship Development Session at the students afterwards to provide not find validity in the member’s 7 p.m. Faculty Dining Room feedback about what the work- explanations, the member can be M. HOWELL-CLARKE shop did well and what may need voted off. [email protected] K. WITZEL [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 30, 2009 3 N ews L Local business to display student artwork C A M P U S Missy Zellner ’13 La Vie Staff Writer If you stop by Kettering Corner in early October, you might just CRIMEWATCH get more than ice cream as a treat. Starting October 4th, Kettering Corner will be featuring artwork by LVC students. Sarah Drum- All information courtesy of the LVC Department of Public Safety heller, a senior, is organizing the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * event. Drumheller said, “The main reason is to familiarize the commu- 9-27-09 | Underground nity with the skills that the students Disorderly conduct have and hopefully, maybe, get the Missy Zellner ’13 / LA VIE A student was uncooperative with the UG staff. Public Safety Officer re- CAMPUS CREATIONS Kettering Corner, a local favorite of LVC students, students some jobs using their quested the student to leave and he did so without incident. will be displaying student artwork beginning on October 4th. skills.” 8-27-09 | Theft However, the artwork is not Arnold Sports Center (Football Locker Room) merely on display. The students ing from this exhibition. The own- heller. Theft of a wallet was reported to the Public Safety Office. Theft occurred may also sell their artwork, if they er, Darby, is enthralled about the So, whether to get a tasty treat or from the football locker room. Wallet contained cash, credit cards, driver’s choose to. In this way, the artists experience to show off students’ to see some great artwork, drop on license. Investigation continues. Anyone with any information, please con- get to both expose their work, and work. “I’m definitely excited,” said by Kettering Corner starting Octo- tact the Public Safety Office at ext. 6111. earn a few dollars. “I believe that Darby, “I want to expose their art- ber 4th. Drumheller hopes “all the the purpose of this event is to help work.” students come down and check out Please report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at x6111. the students showcase their work This event might even pan out this event to support their fellow and show them that they can be to be more. Some students might students.” successful, whether this be through even dish out the ice cream this selling their pieces or gaining some coming week. “We are also hop- kind of experience,” said Drum- ing that the art club comes down heller. at some point during that week Kettering Corner is also benefit- and scoops ice cream,” said Drum- M. ZELLNER [email protected] Dueling Dutchmen Caitlin Murphy ’ 12 La Vie Staff Writer ferent events to compete for points. Points will be added Dueling Dutchmen is a new to the overall score and at the program that is being implement- end of the year the area that ed by the Residental Life Office wins will get some sort of rec- with hopes to implant competi- ognition and a party. Each tive spirit among Residential building must have represen- Housing Facilities. This first an- tation to receive points” - Area nual year-long event will consist Coordinator Brandon Smith. of different challenges for LVC students to participate in. Points Breakdown: 8 Participating Teams: Fall Events: 1) Mary Green Hall 1st Place = 100 points 2 ) Vickroy Hall 2nd Place = 80 points 1. 3. 3) Keister Hall Sunday, October 4th: Monday- Friday, October 26th thru 3rd Place = 60 points 4) Hammond Hall Dodgeball Tournament @ October 30th: Week-long Photo Scav- 4th Place = 50 points 5) Funkhouser Hall 7:00pm (Arnold Sports enger Hunt (Campus Wide) 5th Place = 40 points 6) Silver Hall Center Arena) 6th Place = 30 points 4. 7) Stanson Hall Saturday, November 7th : Student 7th Place = 20 points 8) Dellinger Hall, Appreciation Day Football Game @ 8th Place = 10 points Marquette Hall, 2. Friday, October 24th: 1:00pm (Football Field) Derickson Hall, Apartments 5. Homecoming Pep Rally @ & All Houses Wednesday, November 18th: Bake- 7:30pm (Football Field) “Each month there will be dif- Off Presentation @ 10:00pm (Faust Lounge) C. MURPHY [email protected] 4 La Vie CoLLegienne September 30, 2009 Features C t C LVC day of service at Coleman Park atCh his lub Caitln Murphy’12 La Vie Staff Writer Caitlin Murphy’ 12 Welcome to Rotaract, a ser- La Vie Staff Writer vice based club whose aims are to help not only the community but This past Saturday, September also international people of need. 25th was LVC’s Day of Service With its first year as club status, from 9 am -3 pm at Coleman Park Rotaract is very interested in in- in Lebanon. creasing student membership. Participants planted trees, Officers include President painted signs Brittany Ryan ‘11, Vice Presi- and sheds, and dent Jen Murphy ‘11, and Trea- removed trash surer Charles McElwee ‘11. and sticks along “Service above self,” is the club’s the grounds of motto. the park. Goals for the year include Chaplain participation in the annual Fullmer was Pumpkin Walk, which will show- enthusiastic case Halloween festivities at the about the turn- Quttie Nature Park on October out of LVC stu- 30th. Some members have also dents which was showed interest in registering more than 90 to walk the annual Crop Walk, throughout the work day. which helps raise money to fight The following were present: world-wide hunger. Phi Sig, Circle K, APO, Rotaract, Any interested members Photos taken by Andrew Texter, Chaplain Fullmer, and Ice Hockey, along with other Caitlin Murphy should contact President Brit- LVC students. tany [email protected]. Over 100 trees were planted Check this blog for more and mulched. information:http://hackysaac. C. MURPHY [email protected] blogspot.com/ C. MURPHY [email protected] Tuesday October 6th Mund College Center PARKHURST DINING SERVICES WILL BE THERE LISTENING TO YOU! Personal Relationships… Exceptional Culinary Experiences Learning more about you and the Lebanon Valley College community is important to us. We invite you to stop by and visit with us; share your thoughts, tell us what’s important to you and how Parkhurst Dining Services can bring value to the cam- pus by delivering a program built for the students of LVC! Learn more about our unique approach! Fresh Food Sustainability FarmSource Locally Grown Products From Scratch Cooking Caring and Listening Accountability Innovation Can-Do-Spirit Invest in YOUR Future Your thoughts are important, if you don’t get a chance to meet us on October 6th, please send us an email from your LVC account to: [email protected] Visit http://www.parkhurstdining.com/ to learn more about us. WIN a GIFT CERTIFICATE to the College Store by visiting us at the Mund Center on October 6th or send us an email by Halloween with your ideas. La Vie CoLLegienne September 30, 2009 5 Arts & Entertainment “Halo 3: ODST” captures excitement Jake King ’11 curious about it, it is a game worth the Co-Editor investment. Final Bungee does it again. Make no Gameplay Evaluation: mistake, there were doubts; Master Chief has been the central character Graphics: 9 of the Halo series since its inception, lBungee continues to set a high and the thought of him not being standard for itself in terms of its included in a Halo game inherently graphic appeal, and ODST certain- brings feelings of uncertainty. But ly lives up to, if not exceeds, other rest assured, even though this spinoff Halo games in this area. goes without the ubiquitous hero of Controls: 8.5 the United Nations Space Command, l“If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” Halo 3: ODST nonetheless lives up to The controls are more or less the the high standards of its forebears. same as they were in HALO 3, so The first major difference between for veteran players the transition is ODST and other members of the practically seamless, but there are Halo franchise is that in this game, one Courtesy Google Images a few problem areas with the new gets the chance to play as an Orbital BACK IN ACTION Players can once again indulge in the world of Halo with satisfactory gameplay NAV Map feature. Drop Shock Trooper (hence, ODST). Sounds: 9 Without the superhuman abilities of for mid-range combat which greatly as to their whereabouts. I may be going means you really have to make every lThere are few sounds quite as sat- Master Chief, the gaming experience enhances its capabilities over the out on a limb here, but I think it’s safe shot count and it leaves no room for a isfying as the smooth, methodical becomes more realistic (or at least as model Master Chief was forced to to say that most die-hard fans of this weak link. fire of a Needler. Masterful. realistic as you can get while gunning wield in Halo 3. Regrettably, it is once series bought ODST for a good, old- All in all, ODST is a competent Story Line: 7 down hordes of aliens). Master Chief’s again now impossible to dual-wield fashioned, alien-killing romp—not to expansion to the Halo series. It may lIf the game has one noticeable fault, life-saving energy shield is also gone, weapons, but as the player is no longer play detective. The campaign is also leave something to be desired in it is here. The campaign is disappoint- but the game designers have factored in a genetically enhanced super human, I depressingly short, but given its less- terms of plotline, but it is certainly ingly short and loaded with lengthy, a “Stamina” mechanic and conveniently suppose this is only to be expected. than-arresting qualities, I would almost a good game nonetheless. It lacks drama-filled cinematics. I’d rather just placed medical kiosks which more or The only remotely upsetting feature count this as more of a positive. some of the awe-inspiring qualities of kill some alien invaders. less take its place. of the game is the campaign; the player However, what makes the game its predecessors, but all in all, it is still Overall score: 8.5 As far as weaponry goes, the takes on the role of The Rookie, a new worth the price is the addition of the a force to be reckoned with. I would lODST falls just a bit short of expec- beloved Battle Rifle is gone, but in its member of ODST. Separated from the new Firefight mode. Basically a new tell die-hard fans to go buy this game tations but it is still a great game. For place is a suitable replacement. Die- rest of your squad, you must make your Multiplayer option, you and your but the reality is that 95% of them those of you thinking of buying, you hard fans will also note that the pistol way through the city of New Mombasa friends can now fight endless hordes of were probably among those lined up might want to wait for the price to hearkens back to the model included to reunite with them, using the new enemies under varying conditions. It at Gamestop or WalMart at midnight drop a bit. But overall it is a competent in the original game, complete with VISR interface and information kiosks matches, if not exceeds, the multiplayer of its release date, rabidly awaiting the game in its own right. a scope and a quicker firing time. In that are more of an inconsequential capabilities on other Halo games, and chance to get their reserve copy. So addition, the SMG now has a scope nuisance than an aid to look for clues with only a limited number of lives, it to those of you on the fence or idly J. KING [email protected] “Meatballs” anything but “Cloudy” Becky Chan ’11 just for kids. Andy Samberg, Neil Patrick Harris, La Vie Staff Writer Here is a little warning though: Mr. T, Bill Hader, Anna Faris, this movie will make you very Bruce Campbell, and James Caan. Every students dream is to hungry. Throughout the movie This cast of actors really adds to the have an ice cream day, which there is all different kinds of food, performance of the characters in is the equivalent to a snow day, from doughnuts to spaghetti, the movie. except with ice cream. Based on and from steak to gummy bears. This movie is not up to par the book “Cloudy with a Chance Although I saw it in a regular with some other current children’s of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett, this theater, this movie was out in 3-D. movies that have come out in Sony Pictures Animation movie will This is a great idea for this movie; the past couple of years, such as make your food fantasies come true. www.allmovieposter.com who wouldn’t love to watch big 3-D “Wall-e” or “Kung Fu Panda,” but I VISUAL DELIGHT “Meatballs” on track to be a classic The movie is about a kid genius, food falling from the sky? still recommend going to see it. Flint, who has a hard time relating is still living with his father, and can turn water into food, and after The plot of this movie exceeds I give “Cloudy with a Chance of to his peers because he is smart, inventing in his enormous backyard a disastrous beginning, food begins your average family movie in a Meatballs” a thumbs-up. The movie and that makes him “uncool”. Just fort. Flint has made several to fall from the sky. great way. It explores the issues was wildly entertaining for kids, when he is about to give up, his inventions throughout the years, Without giving away the ending of relationships, family, and peer as well as adults, and charmingly mother renews his self confidence but each one failed miserably. to the story, the plot is rich with pressure, as well as believing in moralistic. The forecast for this and Flint continues to aspire to be When Flint’s father finally says, story morals, as well as entertaining yourself and dealing with the movie is delightfully appetizing. a great inventor. “No more inventing,” Flint cannot development and tons of food. consequences of your own actions. Flash forward and adult Flint stop. He creates a machine that This movie is great for all ages, not The voices in this movie include B. CHAN [email protected] 6 La Vie CoLLegienne September 30, 2009 P ersPectives Letters to the Editor o r TAKE IT LEAVE IT La Vie Collegienne requires all submissions to contain the author’s name, telephone number, address and/or e-mail address. No letters can With La Vie Advice Columnists: be considered for publication unless o r TAKE IT LEAVE IT the above criteria are met. And Telephone numbers and address- Melissa Zellner ’13 Kristin Witzel ‘11 es will not be printed. Submissions will be strongly considered for pub- La Vie Staff Writer La Vie Staff Writer lication if they contain the author’s rank, major, or professional capacity. Q: Letters should be no longer than LVC is so boring on the weekends. Half the school seems to go home and, this 200 words. All submissions to “Per- being Annville, there isn’t much to do. Most of my friends are busy with sports, jobs, spectives” become property of La Vie Collegienne. La Vie reserves the or their significant other. I feel like I do the same things every weekend with the right to edit submissions for space or for content that is vague, repetitive, same people. I don’t want to go home, but I want something new to do. How can I libelous, or profane. It is not La Vie’s responsibility to check for factual in- have fun while still staying at school? - Weekend Warrior accuracies within submissions. The editor will have the final determina- tion concerning such matters. Melissa: Room. Other activities are also in Kristin: race go-karts, or go head to head Letters, columns, and opinion- the LIVE! booklet that is distrib- LVC is a small college in a small LVC is a small school, but with bumper boats. based articles are not necessarily uted throughout campus. representative of La Vie’s opinion or town, but that doesn’t mean there there are still a ton of great places Towards Lebanon, you can There are also several things to Lebanon Valley College. isn’t a lot to do. That is, if you look to go in the surrounding area. go see a movie at the Great Es- Submissions may be e-mailed to around. do within walking distance of the You and your friends can head cape Movie Theater located in [email protected], hand-delivered to our college. If you like to spend time The college does offer several toward Hershey to spend the the Lebanon Valley Mall. You Mund office, or mailed to the address outdoors Quittapahilla Park is a below. activities over the weekend. Almost day in Hershey Park going on can also shop at the LVM, but great place to walk, hike, or fish. In every Friday night the college a co- roller coasters, visit Zoo Ameri- the discerning shopper may want the mood for an inexpensive mov- Advertise with median comes to campus, and every ca to see the animals, or ride the to make the 40 minute drive to ie? Right across the street there is Saturday there is a dance in the UG. Chocolate World chocolate fac- Park City Mall in Lancaster for a La Vie Another great opportunity that the Allen Theater. tory tour, which always includes larger selection of stores. Feeling As far as food goes, Annville has LVC offers is the Redbook Events. a free piece of candy at the end sporty? There are bowling alleys Recruit for your student a couple great places to get a cheap organization. Sell your old It is a way to get off campus and for- of the ride – how could you go in both Lebanon and Palmyra. meal. The Annville Diner has amaz- junk... or that ugly sweater from your get all the stress of homework for a wrong with that? There is also You can also play miniature golf ing comfort food and, (my favorite grandmother. Say hi to your lover. day. Redbook trips have gone to the Hershey Theatre which has at Yogi’s in Lebanon. Or, if you (maybe not that last part.) New York, Philadelphia, Washing- part) they serve breakfast all day. concerts, films, and Broadway are feeling competitive, you can Across the street from the diner [email protected] ton, D.C., Harrisburg, and many shows. Or, check out the Giant play laser tag with your friends is Kettering’s Corner, where they other locations. The best part of it Center for AHL Hershey Bears at the Lazer Factory in Cleona. La Vie Collegienne is that most of them are free! To have a great selection of ice cream, hockey games, music concerts, No matter what you and your milkshakes, and sundaes. If you are 101 N. College Ave | Annville, PA 17003 sign up, simple go to MyLVC un- and comedians. If you enjoy friends’ interests are, you are Campus Extension 6169 or [email protected] der the myCampus tab and click willing to pay a little more for food, shopping, the Hershey Outlets bound to enjoy your weekend by Established 1924 on Redbook Events. the Batdorf also is an option. have many stores to suit a variety doing any of these fun and enter- However, if none of these ideas CO-EDITORS The college also occasion- of tastes. If you have friends who taining activities. work for you, my roommate and I Jake King ’11 ally shows movies on campus. To enjoy sports more than shop- Katie Zwiebel ’12 found a great way of spending a Sat- check to see if there are any movies, ping, head towards Adventure FEATURES EDITOR look in the Mund College Center urday night--get a pint of ice cream Sports where you can go mini Caitlin Murphy ’12 M. ZELLNER [email protected] from Turkey Hill, a movie from the on the bulletin board across from golfing, play games in the arcade, K. WITZEL [email protected] A&E EDITOR library, and enjoy! Tony Gorick ’11 the entrance to the East Dining PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Budget impasse threatens PHEAA Rev. Patrick Salomon ’10 SPORTS EDITOR Sarah Grodzinski ’10 SENIOR COPY EDITOR Stephanie Mannon ’11 little agency you may have heard of: situation, as a cut to PHEAA fund- state of to compromise on funding Patrick Salomon ’10 the Pennsylvania Higher Education ing means a cut to the size of their higher education? CIRCULATION MANAGER Perspectives Editor Nina Balogh ’10 Assistance Agency or, PHEAA. grant. In short, the Pennsylvania bud- SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER For those of you who haven’t Those 600 Dutchmen who were Early this month, there was a get impasse has already put some Ben Waltz ’11 been paying attention, Pennsyl- relying on “assured” PHEAA grants lot of hoopla in Harrisburg over a college students in a bit of a pinch, BUSINESS MANAGER vania has been without a state faced starting the Fall semester with possible budget agreement. While and the final deal will likely leave Madelynn Hughes ’10 budget for almost 100 days. State an up to $4,120 dollar deficit on congressmen are still disagree- students feeling squeezed a little ONJuLsItNinE W MeaAvNerA ’1G0ER affairs may be of little concern to their student account. Fortunately, ing over the niceties of the deal, tighter. This partisan squabbling is most Lebanon Valley College stu- Financial Aid has granted tem- one sticking point is reducing the a mark of shame on our state gov- ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER Kristin Miller ’10 dents, but the budget impasse is porary amnesty to these students PHEAA grant fund to $403.6 mil- ernment, a matter made more atro- ADVISER screwing students too. Here’s how: (37% of the full time population) lion from last year’s $407 million. cious in light of a blatant refusal to Robert E. Vucic Between the bad politics and until legislators stop their bickering Governor Ed Rendell, a long- assist college students, those who broken deals of partisan legisla- and pass the overdue budget. time advocate for funding higher are the bright future of this great La Vie Collegienne is published every tors, the budget impasse has meant There’s a bigger problem than education, pushed for $460 mil- state and nation, in getting the best Wednesday of the academic year. a freeze on state spending. delayed grants looming on the ho- lion, while House and Senate Re- education available. Meetings are held Mondays at 6 p.m. Aside from funding the public rizon: the likelihood of PHEAA’s publicans proposed cutting the in our Mund office, activities room #3. school system, education funding funding getting slashed. This could funds to $386 billion. The compro- We’re always looking for new writers! in the state budget goes towards a put students in a financially sticky mise is better... but why does the P. SALOMON [email protected] La Vie CoLLegienne September 30, 2009 S Scoreboard portS Results: Women’s Tennis improves to 5-0 Women’s Soccer 9.29.09 | 4 p.m. Tamera Lobb and Lauren Fulmer No. 5, and Ferlenda won 6-0, 6-1 to joke around at practices and still BECCA FARSON ’12 at DeSales University teamed up to defeat Anna Berzins against Missy Yake at No. 6. get the job done.” La Vie staff writer L 0-4 and Desiree Owle 8-4 at No. 2. This young team of players and The tennis team beat Cabrini Field Hockey The women’s tennis team won Morgan Brady and Jess Ferlenda their new head coach, Joy Graeff, last Saturday 8-1 to go to 5-0 their fourth consecutive match won 8-2 against Brittiney Boyle have shown that they are ready to for the season. It will welcome 9.29.09 | 4 p.m. to start the season last Thursday, and Shaunte Allen to complete the defend their conference title. Alvernia University for a 3:30 at Albright College defeating host Albright (1-3, 0-2 sweep in doubles. Concerning the team, Heint- p.m. match on Wednesday, Sept. W 6-1 Commonwealth Conference) The Dutchmen also swept zelman said, “The team performed 30. Following that will be a trip Women’s Volleyball 9-0.LVC (5-0 overall, 2-0 confer- singles. Grodzinski defeated Ar- really well as individuals. We had to Goucher College in Balti- 9.26.09 | 2 p.m. ence) breezed past the Lions in chibald 6-0, 6-3 at No. 1; Heint- some new players in the lineup, more on Thursday, Oct. 1, and a doubles and singles. In doubles zelman toppled Berzins 6-0, 6-1 at and they were very competitive. home match at 10 a.m. Saturday, at York play, Sarah Grodzinski and Shayna No. 2; Lobb beat Owle 6-1, 6-3 at Our team this year is not only a Oct. 3, against King’s College. W 3-0 (25-7, 27-25, 25-20) Heintzelman worked together for No. 3; Fulmer won against Wood- good team on the courts, but a fun Field Hockey an 8-2 win against Lisa Archibald cock 6-0, 6-1 at No. 4; Brady de- team off the courts, too. We are B. FARSON [email protected] 9.26.09 | 1 p.m. and Ashley Woodcock at No. 1. feated Jessica Gordon 6-1, 6-4 at one big tennis family that is able at Arcadia University HIGH GOALS: Aim to make the final four W 4-0 Men’s Soccer Continued from Page 8 enrode of her performance. Earlier in the week, against Get- Bicher scored next, after a breakaway 9.26.09 | 1 p.m. Eckenrode was phenomenal in They took 26 shots while Ar- tysburg, Baro and defender Nikki from Eckenrode, and Lobach and at Eastern Mennonite University play, with a hat trick against Arca- cadia only had 2. All of the scor- Bomberger were strong in their de- Jocelyn Novak scored unassisted. L 0-1 (OT) dia, and a goal and an assist against ing during this game was done in fense, as they kept the team from scor- Freshmen Caitlin Vasey scored her Women’s Soccer Gettysburg. the first half, when Eckenrode ran ing more than 1. Gettysburg had 11 first career goal. 9.26.09 | 12 p.m. “I really didn’t notice I had three up the field and scored an unas- shots, but could only make 1 count. “We had 16 freshmen come in goals until the end of the game. All sisted goal the first minute of the Despite controlling the field for most this year and they have all added vs Eastern University I think about during the game is game. Her second goal was scored of the first half, LVC blocked 12 cor- to our team in many ways. The W 2-1 it how to help the team and to do my ten minutes later, after Rachel Pa- ners of their corners. There were no team has so much depth this year best. My position frequently allows talone tapped her the ball and she doubles scorers during the game, as that I feel if at any moment some- Athletes me to have the last touch on the ball didn’t hesitate to take the shot. five different players scored. Lobach one needs to come off the field we towards and hopefully into the goal, She scored again right before and Eckenrode each had a goal and have a player that can jump in her of the after my team worked to pass it up halftime with an assist by Shelly an assist. Eckenrode fell behind the place that is as equally as good,” Week the field. As long as we work hard Lobach. Lobach also scored unas- Gettysburg defense and converted a said sophomore Jocelyn Novak. Chris hall and win, I’m happy,” remarked Eck- sisted to add to the Dutchmen’s win. pass to shoot past the keeper. Allison S. GRODZINSKI [email protected] soCCer Football faces a test to keep up the wins Chris earned his Blair Ransom ‘13 second la vie staff writer and have fun with one another, but career hat Last year, the Flying Dutch- we know when it’s time to strap it trick on up and get to work. We all have a men’s football season fell short of Wednes- winning attitude.” a championship by one game. In day, So far this season, LVC has had scoring the past seasons there have been a player recognized for their perfor- all three some disappointing outcomes and mance in two of the team’s three goals frustrations for this team, but this as the Dutchmen slipped by season something seems to be dif- games. Junior outside linebacker Susquehanna University , 3-2. Alex Gilchrist said that is great, but ferent. it’s not the most important thing The start of this season has been among the members of this team. spectacular. LVC has opened with shayna heintzelman three straight wins over some qual- Gilchrist said, “We care about each other rather than ourselves. women’s tennis ity opponents. LVC has not hit this Personal recognition falls short 3-0 mark since 1979. So what’s the Shayna for this team because we have only difference for the Dutchmen? They helped one goal in mind, and that’s the lead the are coming off a bye week and pre- MAC Championship. That’s why women’s paring for a game this Saturday at tennis Arnold Field against preseason we are playing like we are now.” Courtesy Sports Information to a 5-0 He said that “this team has conference favorite Delaware Val- start this something to prove to everyone Colt Zarilla, sophomore punter and season. ley. Game time is 1 p.m. watching them.” but I know that the expectations quarterback was named the Middle She went Senior fullback Brian Lynch said Atlantic Conference Special Teams Head Coach Jim Monos are high. The work ethic and the 3-0 last this year’s team is 3-0 “because we Player of the Week for the week of week at understand the challenge ahead preached that this team, at the con- attitude of this team have been ex- September 13th. He put all three number 2 of us.” He also said one of the big clusion of their 2008 season, made ceptional and there is a real focus of his punts inside the 20 in LVC’s singles, giving up only 2 games, differences in this team than in a commitment to do “whatever it on earning the prize.” 27-20 win over Ursinus, including and at numbers 1 and 2 doubles takes” to be successful this season. a 55-yard fourth-quarter boot that past years is that they are closer as she also went 3-0 giving up only Monos said, “The definition of pinned Ursinus at its own one yard- 5 games. a whole. Lynch said, “We have a B. RANSOM [email protected] line. Zarilla averaged 39.5 yards success has yet to be determined, group of guys who can joke around per punt. How Baro handles Tennis Takes 5 pressure S por tS Spotlight: Joelle Snyder Field Hockey demonstrates why they’re Women’s Volleyball player ranked a determined leader number 9 in the BECCA FARSON ’12 nation Staff writer Sarah Grodzinski ‘10 If you head over to Arnold’s La vie sports editor Sports Center on a weekday after- noon, you will find Joelle Snyder For the Dutchmen field hock- working hard on the court at vol- ey girls, things are looking up. De- leyball practice. Her teammates spite a small blemish in the sea- look to her for leadership and son, a 4-3 loss to the University advice. To Snyder, letting actions Of Mary Washington, the team speak for themselves carries as has won every game and they have much weight as giving commands, done it with style. Last week, the and showing her team how it is number 9 ranked team in the na- done is something she does best. tion earned a pair of wins, as they This Leighton, Pa. native began breezed past number 13 Gettys- volleyball at a young age. burg, 5-1, and blanked Arcadia, “I started playing volleyball in their first conference game, 4-0. fourth grade,” she said. “My older As well as the wins, Junior Cait Courtesy Sports Information sister played volleyball and I loved Eckenrode earned the Confer- AND FOR THE KILL: According to coach Wayne Perry, Joelle Snyder has quick arm swing and court vision, going to her games when I was things any coach would want in a hitter. She has collected 111 kills over the first 10 games with only 23 errors and ence Field Hockey player of the younger so I decided to follow in a .345 hitting percentage, which is the highest on the team. week, and Caitlin Baro earned the her footsteps and play.” goalkeeper/defender of the week. In high school, Snyder played players can do that.” Teammate Michelle Little said, “Jo- viding so many opportunities ev- Baro, who made eight saves against for Marian Catholic in Lehighton, Over the first 10 games of the elle rarely makes mistakes in the front ery game,” he said. Gettysburg and only allowed a sin- Pa. She has won many awards dur- season, Snyder has collected 111 row, but when she does, she immedi- Snyder said she has a drive to gle goal. She faced 11 shots in the ing her three years playing here kills with only 23 errors. Her hitting ately learns from them and tweaks her win, a trait you can see when LVC game, and made a save in the shut- at LVC. Snyder has been named percentage is .345, the highest on the strategy the next time.” plays its next home game, at 7 p.m. out against Arcadia. This is her 3rd Commonwealth Conference team. Snyder has also served 18 aces As a captain on the team, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, vs. Lycoming. shutout of the season. Player of the Week four times. for the season. Snyder has proven to Snyder has gained the respect of Before that they’ll travel to Lan- “There is definitely pressure She was named to the first team be a smart hitter and her defensive her teammates and her coaches caster this weekend to play in the being back there but that’s why all-conference in 2007 and 2008, skills are just as strong. Snyder leads through leadership. Franklin & Marshall Scramble. goalies choose this position. I’m and was named Commonwealth the team in blocks with three solo Angela Kuperavage, a sophomore “My favorite part of a match not constantly in the play but that Conference Rookie of the Year in blocks and 13 assisted blocks. on the team said, “Joelle is not the is winning,” she said. “I just love makes it harder because you may 2007. She’s one of the reasons the The secret to Snyder’s success is loud leader . . . I think she is a quiet playing with my team and coming only get 1 shot, or you may get 15, Dutchmen had a 30-match regular her determination. leader who leads by her actions.” out with a win.” but you miss that 1 shot and that’s season winning streak, which was “During a game I just try to focus Perry agrees. “Joelle leads best bad! So the pressure is always ended last week by Widener. on what is happening and making sure on the court. She’s a good role there, one shot or twenty shots,” However, with all her achieve- I make the best plays I can,” she said. model for the younger hitters and Baro said of her position. ments, she has stayed modest. Head Everyone on the court can rec- is she is very quick to compliment B. FARSON [email protected] Please see HIGH GOALS | Page 7 Coach Wayne Perry said, “She has ognize this concentration. our defense and back row for pro- remained extremely humble in the midst of all the awards she has won.” Snyder possesses skills that distinguish her as a great volley- ball player. “Things coaches love in a hitter,” Perry said, “are a quick arm swing and court vision. Joelle has both. The court vision means she can see the seams between the blockers and she has the ability to powerfully control her hits into those seams. Not too many D-3