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Athlecs
Arts
News
Student
SPOTLIGHT!
CheerstoYour
Ears...
Lindsey Jancay aends
English conference, page 3
New releases in music
just this week, page 8
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
...And So it
Begins
See how the basketball
team is preparing, page 12
THE CRESTIAD
ALLENTOWN, PA
VOLUME 96
ISSUE 8
Cedar Crest College
Education for Prevention
...SNA holds dine n’ discussion about breast cancer awareness.
VANESSA CHATELAIN
Assistant News Editor
When we think of breast cancer screening, we’re told that it’s something you
shouldn’t worry about till your forties. However, it is becoming increasingly common for
breast cancer to hit women as young as late
twenties and early thirties. Now, the focus is
on all generations of women to start preventive screening for breast cancer early.
On Oct. 27 from 11:00-1:00 p.m. in
Hamilton Boulevard Building, the Student
Nursing Association (SNA) hosted a dine and
discussion for Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. The speaker this year was Christine
Downing, the Executive Director for Advanced Imaging for Breast and Body in Allentown, Pa. The students gathered around
the tables wearing pink shirts and selling pink
cupcakes to donate to Downing’s facility.
Downing was a speaker at the Women’s
5K Classic where she gave a passionate
speech about her own battle with breast cancer. The Women’s 5K Classic is held in the
Lehigh Valley and is one of the biggest female races in the country for breast cancer
awareness. Mae Ann Pasquale, assistant professor of Nursing, believes that Downing was
a perfect fit.
“She actually spoke at the race and got
up in front of 500 women and gave her story
which is so powerful and so it just seems like
a really good fit,” Pasquale said.
Downing, who has always been heavily
involved in women’s health, was taken aback
when she found out that she was diagnosed
with breast cancer five years ago. The word
cancer was something Downing had feared
because she had lost her father to pancreatic
cancer. However, Downing didn’t take her diagnosis as a death sentence. She remained resilient and kept the words her father would
tell her when he was fighting pancreatic cancer in her mind.
At the dine and discussion Downing and
her colleagues Rhonda Orth and Connie Malloy spoke about preventive measures that all
women can take for breast cancer.
See PREVENTION, page 2
Ambar speaks on response
to alleged sexual assault
SARINA LaBOLD
Copy Editor
On Oct. 26, the Cedar Crest campus
community received an email from President Ambar in relation to the alleged sexual assault on Oct. 21, which informed
students that she believed the campus was
not in any “heightened danger.” However,
she and the administration meant much
more than this email said.
Ambar delayed her email regarding
the assault in order to allow more time for
investigations to occur and facts to be
brought to the surface. She was frustrated
with the quick “30 second sound pipe” of
reporting that NBC Philadelphia did on
campus Oct. 26. They did not speak with
any official representatives of the college
about the incident, nor does she feel that
they took the time to investigate the incident enough before they reported about it.
“You have to look at the totality of
the institution to determine your safety,”
Ambar said. “We don’t do everything perfectly, but we do a lot right in terms of
safety, and I think our record shows it.”
The president herself is even on the
Incident Management Team, where she
helps address and solve problems that
occur on campus. After the assault, students were not notified via the e2campus
alert, because the administration did not
feel that the students were in any “immi-
nent harm or danger,” Ambar said.
The case was given to the Allentown
Police Department, because it involved a
person who was not under the jurisdiction
of the college. However, Cedar Crest does
not get any updates on the case from the
police. Capt. Daryl Hendricks of the Allentown Police Department said that no
charges have been made because of the
sexual assault as of this time.
Ambar sent the email in an attempt
to tell the campus that after investigation,
she had determined that the campus is
safe. She regrets the vagueness of the
email in regards to facts, but she wanted
to make sure that she kept the balance between the privacy policy of the students
involved and the obligation that she felt in
assuring students of the campus’ safety.
“At every level here at Cedar Crest,
we have been thinking and talking about
the situation,” Ambar said. “I hope and
believe that this gives students’ confidence knowing that the incident is being
dealt with at the highest level by the institution.”
Ambar took the time to speak with
the residents in the hall where the incident
occurred in order to remind them about
campus safety policies and to be cognizant community members.
See RESPONSE, page 2
Dink Donut Night brings the
Spookiness out of CCC
See page 3 for more details
2 NEWS
Vanessa Chatelain, Assistant News Editor
CAMPUS NEWS
“I thought she was great. I think she’s a good speaker
and she had a lot of good messages. She brought to light
that it’s not just a problem for middle-aged women, it’s a
Each of them stressed how important it is not to let the
problem for all women everywhere. I mean 1 out of 8 it’s a
fear of having a mammogram done stand in the way of
big number, that’s how many people [are] in this room. It’s
knowing what’s going on with your body. Too many times
a pretty big deal and she really brought to light what kind
women are intimidated by the pain they might feel when
of problem it is,” Martin said.
their breasts are being compressed. However, Downing beDowning also offered tips such as preventive measures
lieves that with education and talks women will become
that students could incorporate in their own lives such as
more aware and that hopefully the fear will be lessened.
no smoking, reducing your alcohol intake, don’t ignore
“I think that’s where the fear is they hear the word
pain, exercise, eating healthy, and knowing your family hismammography and they go right to that. I think the corretory. Although, 80 percent of breast cancer occurs in women
lation is [between] mammography and breast cancer but the
without a history of breast cancer it’s still important for
statistics really show that the odds are in favor not to have
women to know their family history.
breast cancer. I mean its part of what we do in our profesDowning and her colleagues also brought to light that
sion to try and help ease
as you age your chance of
that and provide that com- “I think that’s where the fear is. They
getting breast cancer but it’s
fort for women and educate
less aggressive when your
them so they understand we hear the word mammography and they
older.
provide the facilities and go right to that I think that. I think the
Many of the issues that
add to the comfort,” Downcorrelation
is
[between]
mammography
Downing presented was
ing said.
something that Pasquale felt
Another issue that and breast cancer but the statistics reall women’s college should
Orth pointed out is women ally show that the odds are in favor not
know.
who have had mammo“I think the reason I get
have
breast
cancer”
grams done deterring other
so passionate about it and
Christine
Downing
women from having it
Executive Director of Advanced Imaging for bringing it to the campus is
done.
cause its an all women insti“One thing that really
Breast and Body tution and I think we should
bothers me is women who
take a leadership role in makhave had mammograms
ing women aware you know about breast cancer and breast
telling other women who haven’t ‘Oh, its horrible’ and they
cancer efforts and risks ” Pasquale says.
don’t understand that by doing that a lot of people are
After the discussion Downing offered students this
turned away by that.”
hearty and inspirational quote.
Downing, Malloy, and Orth took turns discussing dif“When life gives us lemons let’s make ours pink
ferent screenings that take place if something should be
lemonade, ” Downing said.
found and how mammograms work. Statistics show that
one out of eight women will develop invasive breast cancer, All photos taken by Vanessa Chatelain, Asst. News Editor
a fact that many students found to be surprising such as
Kathryn Martin, senior nursing and Vice President of SNA.
Courtesy |Yongjiet, Creative Commons License
From PREVENTION, page 1
Top: le to right; Krystal Melich and Mae Ann Pasquale meet up aer
the event.
Middle: le to right; DeSandra Leh, Tammy Eddinger, and Kathy Kuebler share laughs during cupcake sale.
Boom: A poster promong Breast cancer research, educaon, and
advocacy.
Talking circles bring students together and brings racial topics to light
JADE ABSTON
Staff Writer
Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Multicultural Center,
Talking Circles take place.
Having Talking Circles each week gives not only students, but also faculty, staff, and other members of the community to come together and have a safe place for difficult
conversations to take place. These include topics such as race,
class, differences, and many other topics people may not feel
comfortable talking about.
Kenza Glass, the Director of the Multicultural Center,
and with help from Student Coordinators, plan out topics each
week to talk about. Glass stated “For the last few weeks we
watched the PBS Special Faces of America. After each
episode we had discussions centered on family history, identity, immigration, and racial discrimination throughout American history.”
Many of the topics discussed during talking circles are
controversial and sensitive topics and because of this the talking circles do follow guidelines. Glass explained some of
these rules and guidelines used stating “When very sensitive
topics come up, we have rules that guide the TCs, including
the use of a traditional Talking Stick, so that it is a very open,
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accepting environment, but very controlled as well so
everyone can feel they have the space and time to express
themselves.”
When the Multicultural Center opened, Talking Circles was one of many of the ideas that Kenza Glass and the
student coordinators had and thought would be a great component to the mission of the center. Talking Circles gives
everybody the opportunity to learn about others and to learn
how to communicate with people who are different from
them.
Glass believes that is important for students, faculty, and
staff to be able to learn about others from different cultures
and backgrounds as well as learning how to effectively communicate with them.
She states “In the US, we continue to have this taboo
about these topics and it is really painful for us as a society
and a culture. It is important to have these conversations now
for two reasons. One is to develop the intercultural communications skills everyone in this world needs to be effective in
the workplace, and the other is really for personal growth.
The knowledge and skills one can gain from a program like
TCs can help someone be less judgmental, more aware of others, and have better relationships socially and professionally.”
This semester so far, the Multicultural Center has had
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eight to 15 regular students that weekly attend Talking Circles.
In the group of students that attend, freshman Demi
Barzana stated, “I think it is a good way to just talk about different issues. I love going to the meetings because I get to
hear different opinions about things and the Talking Circles
really lets me view the world and different problems in a different perspective.”
Another freshman who attends weekly, Kaylah Baylor
stated, “I love Talking Circles because they give you an opportunity to learn a lot about others' and yourself. Additionally, it's an outlet that allows you to have a place where you
can have open, intellectual conversations which aren't always
super serious as you connect with great people.”
Glass is excited and ready for next semester because
talking circles will feature more faculty and staff participation from the Communication department. But for now Talking Circles will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in
the Multicultural Center through November 30th. Watch your
email or you can also friend the Cedar Crest College Multicultural Center on Facebook for topics and updates.
Jade Abston is a Multicultural Center Student Coordinator
Phone 610-606-4666 Ext. 3331
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November 3, 2011 | 3
Jancay presents paper at English conference
SARINA LaBOLD
Staff Writer
Sarina LaBold | Copy Editor
Lindsey Jancay, senior English and art major, sitting in her studio
in the bottom of Hartzel. Artwork fills the walls around her desk,
reminding her of her past projects and inspiring her future ones.
Everyone knows the feeling: nervousness, apprehension, anxiety. Presenting in front of a classroom of students and teachers is never easy. However, without
expressing any of her nerves, a Cedar Crest student recently presented to a conference room full of professors
and graduate students while looking polished and professional.
Lindsey Jancay, senior English and art major, presented her research at the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities (EAPSU) fall conference held
at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 14 and
15. Jancay was part of a faculty panel that presented on
“Changing Literature in the Digital Age.”
Her paper, entitled “Patchwork Processes: Technology’s Reinvention of Creative Writing and Reading,”
stemmed from her interest in hypertext and her studies in
classes. It focuses on the future of the book and what publishers and writers can do to stay relevant in a technologyfilled world.
Dr. LuAnn McCracken Fletcher, director of the English program and professor of English, is Jancay’s advisor.
When she saw the title for the fall conference, “English in
the Digital Age: Developments in Language, Literacy, and
Literature,” she knew that it not only encompassed all of
Jancay’s interests but that it also would be a good experience for her. It had been many years since Fletcher had
referred an undergraduate student to a graduate conference, but she knew that Jancay could do it.
“I knew she was ready,” Fletcher said. “It helped to
crystallize her thinking from her literary studies and artwork, which is fabulous. It’s college education at its best,
where students can make connections that they otherwise
couldn’t make.”
Fletcher helped Jancay to realize that she did have
the knowledge and authority to present at a graduate conference where she was the youngest presenter, besides the
undergraduate award receivers.
After submitting her abstract in April of this year,
Jancay received a letter in June telling her that they accepted her abstract. That meant that she had to now write
an eight to 10 page paper on the subject. Fletcher was
deeply involved in the reading and rereading of the paper
that ended up being 17 pages. She also attended the conference with Jancay, helping her to prepare even through
the lunch before her presentation.
The conference featured a keynote address by Jerome
McGann and a luncheon address by David Herrstrom that
particularly influenced Jancay. She portrayed her excitement through a leather notebook that she filled with notes
and drawings.
“The topics were relevant to me and relevant to my
art,” Jancay said. “This conference will continue to inspire me!”
The most valuable part of the conference for her was
that attendees, who had knowledge in the field of digital
literature, were able to respond to her and give her feedback on her ideas. Fletcher knew that she would find it
“intellectually expanding and experiential” and enjoyed
watching her complete another part of her journey.
“It was rewarding for me as well,” Fletcher said. “I
have watched Lindsey since she was a prospective student, and now she’s become a polished individual. I’m
glad to be a part of her journey.”
Hopefully, Jancay will continue to utilize the knowledge she has learned from her unique experience in order
to assist and influence other students that may follow behind her.
Dink Donut Night unites Bigs and Lils with Halloween theme
Sarah Pilkington
Staff Writer
the names were announced, the freshmen modeled their dinks on the runway to loud
cheers from the audience.
Of course, it would not be Dink Donut night without donuts. As the judges deliberated who would win, everyone in attendance took a break from dancing to help
themselves to a donut. It was a fun filled night of crazy hats, dancing, and donuts.
Everyone who attended Dink Donut Night seemed to have a great time.
Alyssa Babecki, a freshman technology major, said her favorite part of the night
was “dressing as Wonderwoman and making my presence known.”
The upperclassmen had just as much fun making their dinks as the freshman did wearing them.
Winner of the scariest dink prize Colleen Aquino, junior social
work major with psychology and dance minors, said her favorite
part of making her dink was “the whole thing. Just putting it altogether and seeing it come together even though I was burning
my fingers.”
Overall the event was a success and everyone who attended had a great time.
Cassie Bejar, a junior criminal justice major
and psychology minor, and who helped plan
the event said her favorite part was “setting up, the theme, and getting the
prizes.”
Dink Donut Night was a
night in which the freshmen
class will always remember.
The stage was set, the hats were made, and the freshmen were lined up, anxious
and excited ready to work the runway. This could only mean one thing; it was time for
Dink Donut Night.
Dink Donut Night, a beloved tradition at Cedar Crest, is a Big
Sis/Lil Sis event. In the days leading up to this event, Big
Sisters put their creativity to work in making their little
sisters a dink. Their goal was to make the most original dink for their Littles to model and hopefully
win a prize. Winners are chosen from the scariest, most creative, best overall, and funniest
dinks.
This year, the event occurred on Oct.
27 in the TCC. Before the event began,
every freshman, along with their Big Sis,
was asked to fill out a paper answering
questions regarding their dinks and what
they loved most about their Big. The answers to these questions were used as part
of introducing each freshman to the judges
and the upperclassmen.
The upperclassmen went all
out with their dinks this
year. Halloween was the
theme and the upperclassmen did an excellent
job
incorporating the
idea into their
dinks. Some
dinks included
h a u n t e d
houses with
lights, tombstones and spiders.
Most
Top: Colleen Aquino’s dink won the scariest dink prize. It is modeled
included candy,
by Jessica Gilman.
but all were creTop left: Alyssa Babecki poses with a friend in a Wondergirl outfitgirl
ative and original.
on left.
At 9:45 p.m. the freshLeft: Laura Swanhall and her little pose with the dink she made for
men were ready to model
her little
the dinks in which their Bigs
All photos taken by Sarah Pilkington, Staff writer.
worked hard on to complete. As
From RESPONSE, page 1
Students should be sure
to be diligent in reporting
anything that they feel is suspicious. Ambar emphasized
that students need to followup on their concerns, because it assures the safety of
the residents’ homes and the
students’ community.
The administration will
continue to update the campus as they investigate the
situation and the safety of
the campus. As of now, students may feel at ease that
their community is safe.
4 OPINIONS
Megan Borascius, Editor
Oil spill, now allowed to drill
VANESSA CHATELAIN
Assistant News Editor
On April 20, 2011 BP’s Maconda well ruptured causing an explosion aboard the
Deepwater Horizon.
It has been estimated that more than 4.9 million barrels of oil exploded from BP’s
broken well in the three months that the oil continued to spill. Following, the oil spill
there was a month long ban on U.S. deepwater drilling but I suppose it was just to keep
the public happy and quiet for a brief moment because once again BP oil is allowed to
start drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. This is despite the fact they were responsible for
the oil spill that took 11 worker’s lives and was the biggest offshore oil spill in the
United States.
Even though CEO Robert Dudley and countless others apologized for their actions or lack of because days before the explosion BP was called on to shut down Maconda operations for issues that kept arising during drilling. So if they received
warnings then it’s possible that the spill could’ve been avoided so how we can trust
them to do what’s right for the environment and public safety?
Even Ed Markey, the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee,
said he thought it was too early to let BP back in the Gulf.
"The fact that BP is getting a permit to drill without yet paying a single cent in fines
is a disappointment, and does not serve as an effective lesson of deterrence for oil and
gas companies," Markey said in a statement.
Evidence does show that a year later the damage wasn’t as great as environmentalists thought it would be, but only time will tell. Although, the oil has dispersed, there are still those that are affected by the spill.
Commercial fishery is still being affected by the spill. One factor is
the fear that people have of eating seafood that came from the Gulf of
Mexico.
But the ones who were affected the most are those who can’t speak
for themselves, the sea creatures that were douced in oil and had their habitats destroyed. It makes you wonder if a foreign country started dumping
oil all over our homes and then our President decided to make peace with
them, would the public allow it?
Obviously not, but I suppose we still hold the mentality that we matter more than our own planet.
Oil Spill Seal courtesy of GESK flickr.com
Oil Spill Cleanup courtesy of oilspillnews.net
Even though the gushing well was capped in July 2010, oil is sll
washing up on shores, which might do long-term damages to humans affected.
Gulf Oil Spill Impact courtesy of Russ Pierson
flickr.com
The inial oil rig explosion killed 11 people and injured 17 others.
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Cummulave Oil Slick Footprint courtesy of SkyTruth
flickr.com
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November 3, 2011 | 5
OPINIONS
t h e
S t u d e n t
N e w s r o o m
s a f e t y
o n
c a m p u s
With news of a recent assault on campus, students are
understandably concerned about safety. Cedar Crest is not a gated
campus so community members are free to come on our campus and use facilities like the library.
Campus security maintains a patrol, but they can’t be everywhere at once. The campus
is full of poorly lit areas, especially near Curtis Hall, which is a dormitory, but also a building where
classes are held, sometimes until 9:30 p.m.
Guests are brought on campus and with the receptionist program no longer active, guests can come and
go with their actions unreported. Guests, both male and female, will surf from room to room and stay, in some
case, for a week or more. This can be dangerous, as unreported guests can move about campus with access to the
dormitories.
When crimes are committed on campus, students depend on prompt and detailed reports from the college. Without
this, rumors fly. Of course, a victim’s privacy is important, and the college is mindful of its public image as well, but more
important than any image is the spreading of truth. Students want to feel secure and if they have no idea what’s happening
they can’t feel that way. Many students desire a description of people that have been kicked off campus to be circulated to
help identify if those people return to the campus (as it is open to the public).
Safety needs to be a part of every first year student’s education at Cedar Crest. Even more important than how to sign
up for classes or use your meal plan, how to keep yourself safe needs to be taught in orientation. Many students have the
bad habit of leaving their doors unlocked which can leave them open to theft and physical harm. What may seem like a polite habit of holding the door for someone entering the dorm behind you could also be dangerous if you don’t know
whether the person lives in the building or not.
Students need to be taught to be proactive about their own safety, but the college needs to take measures to make
the campus safer.
Beyond just putting up more lights and giving the occasional self defense class, more disclosure on the part
of the college is needed. Knowledge can help lead to prevention. Making students feel safe in the environment they live and work in should always be a priority.
Crestiad staff concerns and opinions compiled by Rachel Morgandale, Arts Editor
Cauon courtesy of Trish Mayo | flickr.com
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LIFESTYLES
Megan Borascius, Editor
CCC to host
Media Literacy Week
Cedar Crest College will be devoting a week to media education
in an effort to promote media literacy and awareness across all ages.
Media has become a powerful force in all of our lives, and it is
important that we begin to think critically and develop our knowledge in terms of media messages.
How many hours a day does the average individual spend on
the internet? Their cellphone? How much of your private life has
been made public through the use of facebook or twitter?
Through a variety of scheduled events, those in attendance during Media Literacy Week will have the opportunity to test and increase their level of media literacy. Students within the
communication department have assisted in the planning of this
event, and will be participating in presentations and leading ‘Lunch
and Literacy’ discussions.
Members of the community, alumna and LVAIC students are
also invited to join in these engaging discussions. In staying true to
the event, more information about Media Literacy Week can be
found on twitter @CCCMediaLit or on the CCC Media Literacy
page on Facebook.
Headphone Jack courtesy of SarahAnn
flickr.com
Monday, November 7
New Media and Creavity- 11 a.m. - Communicaon Convergence Lab - Cressman Library
Join the Intro to New Media Class and William Childs of the Morning Call in an engaging presentaon:
Creavity: What’s it Really All About?
Tuesday, November 8
Lunch and Literacy-12p.m. - Alcove C
Join Communicaon faculty and students as they discuss Representaons of Social Class Media followed by
Rated M for Media: What you need to know about Children and Video Games
Wednesday, November 9
Lunch and Literacy - 12p.m. - Alcove C
The topic of Wednesday’s L&L will be determined by your votes. Look for an email from the office of Women’s Leadership to
have a say in what Media topic we will discuss at the Leadership Roundtable and test just how Media Literate you are.
Students can vote on where the discussion will start: Representaons of Women in Adversing or Race & Ethnicity in Prime
Time Television. We will all end being more media literate and crical of commercial media messages.
Film Screening: Miss Representaon – 7-9p.m. – Samuels Theatre – TCC
Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representaon uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day
but fail to see.Wrien and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the
under-representaon of women in posions of power and influence in America.
Please join the Communicaon Department prior to the screening (6-6:45p.m.) for the opening of the Convergence Lab in
Cressman Library. Communicaon faculty, staff, alumna and current students will be on hand to celebrate the new space and
cung-edge programs in New Media, Media Studies and Film Studies.
Thursday, November 10
EXTRA EXTRA – 6pm – Alcove A
Join Maya Ajmera, prior to the 2011 William D. Reimert Lecture in a student-led Q&A session. Ajmera, at 25, founded the
Global Fund for Children. Students will frame the quesons, take the photographs and write the stories that will appear in
The Cresad, Cedar Crest College’s student newspaper. Please email erorz@cedarcrest.edu to be a part of the event!
LIFESTYLES
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November 3, 2011 | 7
This week’s odd uses:
Lemons
Culinary
Classmate
1.
Relieve Heartburn:
A night of dining out
w it h f r i e n d s c a n r e mi n d u s t h a t n o t a l l o f u s c a n g o
u p a g a i n s t b u ff a l o w i n g s a n d j a l a p e ñ o p o p p e r s . Si mply mix a glass of water with 2 teaspoons of lemon
ju ic e t o r e l i e v e t h e a c h e .
2.
Whiten clothes: Lemons can be as refreshing
for your whites as for your mouth. To brighten whites
i n t h e l a u n d r y, a d d a c u p o f l e m o n j u i c e t o t h e
w a s h e r. L e mo n j u i c e ma y a l s o b e u s e d t o b l e a c h d e l icate clothes that could stain from chlorine bleach.
Soak delicate closing in a mixture of lemon juice and
b ak i n g s o d a f o r a t l e a s t h a l f a n h o u r b e f o r e w a s h i n g .
3.
So f t e n h a n d s : Ch e a p e r t h a n u s i n g e x p e n s i v e
lotion, soak hands in equal parts water and lemon
juice (since lemon juice is too strong an acid when
left undiluted). For dry elbows and knees, mix lemon
Ginger Snap Cocktail
for those 21 and older
ju ic e w i t h b a k i n g s o d a t o c r e a t e a p a s t e t o e x f o l i a t e
th e a r e a . Re p e a t d a i l y a s n e e d e d .
4.
Re v i v e l e t t u c e : T h i s t r i c k i s s i mi l a r t o u s i n g
lemon juice on apples and other fruit to prevent them
from b r o w n i n g . Sq u e e z e h a l f a l e mo n i n t o a b o w l o f
Ingredients:
i c e w a t e r a n d s o a k t h e h e a d o f l e t t u c e f o r a n h o u r.
Be f o r e u s i n g t h e l e t t u c e , r i n s e i t o ff .
3/4 ounce(s) Captain Morgan
Original Spiced Rum
5.
Cl e a n s e Fa c e : L e mo n s ma y b e u s e d a s a n a s -
trin g e n t f o r t h e i r d r y i n g p r o p e r t i e s . D a b l e mo n j u i c e
on your face in the morning and let sit 10 minutes
1/2 ounce(s) ginger brandy
4 ounce(s) eggnog
(avo i d y o u r e y e s ) . Ri n s e w i t h w a r m w a t e r b e f o r e a p p lyi n g a mo i s t u r i z e r.
6.
“ A d e ” y o u r m e t a b o l i s m : R e p o r t e d l y, l e m o n
juice helps to speed up your metabolism. Drink a
g l a s s o f n a t u r a l o r o rg a n i c l e m o n a d e a d a y f o r t h i s
eff e c t .
7.
Direcons:
M a k e l e mo n a d e : A s i mp l e a n d c h e mi c a l - f r e e
way to make lemonade goes as follows: In a twoq u a r t p i t c h e r, c o m b i n e t h e j u i c e o f f o u r l e m o n s , a
1.Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced
Rum, ginger brandy, and eggnog in
blender.
2.Blend to desired consistency and pour
into glass.
q ua r t o f w a t e r, a n d a ½ c u p o f w h i t e s u g a r. St i r u n t i l
sugar is dissolved. This recipe yields five servings
and is 95 calories per serving, less than soda! As they
say, w h e n l i f e g i v e s y o u l e mo n s …
8.
P o l i s h c h r o m e : To s h i n e u p t h e c h r o m e o n
your car or around the house, rub a lemon rind on the
s u r f a c e , r i n s e w i t h w a t e r, a n d d r y. M a k e s u r e y o u
3.Garnish with ginger snap for dunking if
desired.
h av e s u n g l a s s e s r e a d y !
9.
Soothe sunburn: Even though summer has
long since passed, people may still get sunburn in
w i n t e r. To s o o t h e a m i l d s u n b u r n , s q u e e z e l e m o n
Recipe and Photo courtesy of delish.com
ju ic e o n t h e a ff e c t e d a r e a .
1 0 . Cl e a n c o p p e r p o t s : L e mo n j u i c e c a n h e l p r e mov e o x i d a t i o n o n h o u s e h o l d i t e ms a n d j e w e l r y. Mi x
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ARTS
Rachel Morgandale and Jess Bolluyt, Editors
Rekindle your imagination with
new books this fall & winter
SARINA LABOLD
Copy Editor
Finals are approaching,
the weather is getting colder,
and the winter blues are beginning to set in. With a few
new releases, you could escape it all! Here are a couple
of new fiction novels that will
keep your summer spark
alive.
Photo | randomhouse.com
“Inheritance,” by
Christopher Paolini
(the fourth and final
novel in the Inheritance cycle)
After three exciting novels and a movie, the Inheritance cycle has drawn a lot of attention. “Inheritance,” to be
released on Nov. 8, completes the four-part series that included “Eragon,” “Eldest,” and “Brisingr.”
The Inheritance cycle is about a young boy, originally
15-years-old, who lives on a farm with his uncle and cousin.
After finding a dragon egg and hatching it, he is soon swept
into a world of magic and power where he must learn how to
wield a sword and become a Dragon Rider. He meets many
creatures along the way, including elves, dwarfs, and shades.
As he gains skills with his dragon Saphira, he travels to different countries in order to fight rebels and attempt to restore
peace. In the final book, Eragon and Saphira must face the
king and his dragon, a task that no one else can do.
OF
E
For those who enjoy meditational novels, the Inheritance
cycle includes more the usual fantasy stories, devoting many
pages to thought and creating a believable reality.
“I try to put a lot more into the story than just the standard hack-and-slash and running around. The characters are
always thinking about their place in the world, and why
they’re doing what they’re doing, and whether it’s the right
thing to do,” author Christopher Paolini said in an online
video on his website, alagaesia.com.
The first book, “Eragon,” premiered as a movie on Dec.
15, 2006, bringing in $23.2 million during its opening weekend and almost $250 million worldwide in theaters, according to boxofficemojo.com. The books themselves have gained
popularity across the globe, gaining a lot of revenue overseas.
Chapters of each of the novels are available online on
the series’ website, alagaesia.com. The website also includes games based on the series, a countdown until the
final book is released, podcasts and interviews with the author, a biography on the author who began the series when
he was only 15-years-old, and much more.
“Beka Cooper: Mastiff,” by Tamora
Pierce (the third and final novel in the “Beka
Cooper: A Tortall Legend” trilogy)
The third novel in the trilogy, “Beka Cooper: Mastiff”
continues the journey of Beka as she tries to secure a place for
herself in the world. The last book recently became available
on Oct. 25.
The trilogy is about a poor girl that desires to become a
Provost’s Guard, or Provost’s Dog, the most rough, law-enforcing police in the country. As she creates a name for herself and becomes one of the force, she faces many challenges
while working in the slums of the city. The book titles are her
nicknames, “Terrier,” “Bloodhound,” and “Mastiff.” She be-
gins as a Puppy on the force and eventually becomes a respectable Dog, stopping crime and solving mysteries.
The books also feature relationships and self-discoveries
that complicate the already complex labyrinth that maps her
life and trials. The author, Tamora Pierce, has written numerous series geared toward children and young adults. Each series seem to envelop some part of her own trials, which brings
a sense of reality into the novels through the hardships that her
characters must face.
Though fantasy fiction novels may not be your cup of
tea, there are more elements to these stories that might capture
your interest. Plus, there are many students on campus who
would recommend fiction novels. Brianna Coleman, sophomore psychology and criminal justice major, is one of these
students.
“I really enjoy getting lost in something that can never
happen in real life. Sometimes life gets pretty mundane and
fantasy helps spice it up a little,” Coleman said. “Authors
make their books so complex
and intense that I would believe a world like this exists
around us.”
So escape the drudges of
the cold weather, grab a fantasy novel, and curl up with a
mug of hot cocoa. You’ll feel
better in no time!
Photo | tamora-pierce.com
THE MOMENT
DITORS
’ FALL REA
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
--Stacy Williams, Athletics Editor
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
--Meg Borascius, Opinions Editor
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
--Vanessa Chatelain, News Editor
D S
The Immortal Like of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Sklost
--Danielle Freeman, Athletics Editor
The Weeds that String the Hangman’s
Bag by Alan Bradley
--Rachel Morgandale, Arts Editor
The Empire of Illusion by Chris
Hedges
--Morgan Keschl, Managing Editor
Compiled by Rachel Morgandale, Arts Editor
All book covers, barnesandnoble.com
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ARTS
November 3, 2011 | 9
American Horror Story brings the scary
STACY WILLIAMS
Athlecs Editor
A new drama premiered three weeks ago, scoring many viewers.
American Horror Story is about a Bostonian family, the Harmons, Ben
(Dylan McDermott), Vivien (Connie Britton) and Violet (Taissa
Farmiga),who decides to move across country to Los Angeles into a 1920s
Victorian home that is haunted. The house has been a prime spot for some
murders, but this doesn’t stop the Harmon family form calling it home.
The family moves to a restored mansion, unaware that the home is
haunted. Ben and Vivien try to rekindle their relationship while Violet suffers from depression.
On top their home being a death zone, the Harmons have several of
their own problems. Ben is a psychiatrist who is caught cheating with one
of his students by his wife Vivien, causing severe trust issues in their relationship. In addition, Vivien is working through a traumatic experience
of having delivered a stillborn child months earlier. And their teenage
daughter, Violet is far more troubled than the average high schooler and is
starved for attention from both parents who can’t give her any at the moment.
Their creepy neighbors Constance (Jessica Lange) and her daughter
Adelaide (Jamie Brewer) constantly enter the house without permission,
disturbing the Harmons, especially when Adelaide tells Vivien that she is
going to die.
A long-time housekeeper, Moira shows up and explains to Vivien that
Thrills and chills from
Miss Peregrine’s Home for
Peculiar Children
VANESSA CHATELAIN
Assistant News Editor
Jacob Patterson decided from an early age that the pictures his grandfather showed him of the peculiar children he told stories about weren’t
real or the monsters he claimed he saw. Then years later, tragedy hits
home and Jacob is forced to dig into his grandfather’s dreadful past and
to confront a monster of his own.
Distraught and psychotic Jacob must decipher the clues that his left
for him. His grandfather’s past leads him to a remote island in Wales,
England where he must scour the island in search of the orphanage his
grandfather and the children in the pictures use to live. Jacob soon learns
that everything isn’t always as it seems and realizes there maybe some
truth in his grandfather’s words.
At first glance, the book comes off as a creepy and chilling story
with the incorporation of pictures that will sure to haunt you. The pictures were a nice touch to the book. As you read along you soon find out
that it tells a touching story of a man unable to let go of his past.
Unfortunately, the reader learns that Jacob’s grandfather and his family were victims of the Holocaust and the orphanage was the only family
his grandfather had. As the secrets begin to unravel Jacob begins to have
a better understanding of Jacob’s grandfather.
Also, through Jacob’s journey the reader starts to see Jacob mature.
Aside from being magical the author is also telling us the story of a young
man having to come into this own. However, I wasn’t impressed with the
parents’ personalities, especially the mother. At least the father was involved whereas the mother played an inactive role in besides wanting to
throw Jacob a surprise party just for attention.
The peculiar children added a humorous aspect however, the antagonists or the monsters that Jacob and
the peculiars feared
weren’t seen as
much
and
I
would’ve liked to
learn more about
them prior to the
end. Overall, the
book was a page
turner and it kept
my interest. However, I wouldn’t let
the pictures fool
you. The book is
just as funny as it is
scary.
she can take care of the house better than anyone, since she knows the
grounds best. The mysterious part is that Vivien sees Moira as an old
woman, but Ben sees her as a seductive young redhead. Is Ben imagining
temptation or is Moira a ghost?
The most disturbing line comes at the end of the pilot is when Constance says to Moira, ‘Don’t make me kill you again,’ hinting at signs of
a ghostly relationship.
The show also presents two more rather complicated characters. One
is Tate (Evan Peters), a troubled teen being treated by Ben, who seems to
have a crush on Ben’s daughter Violet. Tate has outbursts and seems to
transform into something freaky when the lights go out. This then makes
you question whether Tate is a human or a monster.
The other is Larry (‘True Blood’s Denis O’Hare), a former occupant
of the house who tries to warn Ben of his family’s fate if he chooses to stay
there. Larry has only interacted with Ben. Is he a ghost himself or part of
Ben’s imagination?
There are many questions to be answered in the twisted tale, and with
the minds of Ryan Murphy ad Brad Falchuck (creators of ‘Nip/Tuck’ and
‘Glee’) behind the story, viewers are in store for a frightful treat.
American Horror Story is a show for scary movie fanatics, while the
more squeamish viewer may want to change the channel within the first
few minutes of an episode. But with Halloween just behind us, I encourage everyone to give the mind twisting and risqué drama a shot. Stay tuned
each and every Wednesday at 10 p.m. on FX for the hour long horror show.
NEW AND FORTHCOMING
MUSIC RELEASES
RACHEL MORGANDALE
Arts Editor
Out this week:
Long Live the King by The Decemberists: This six song EP is a Companion to The Decemberists’ January album The King is Dead. The
band delves further into the americana genre in this EP. It features a
cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Row
Jimmy” as well as five original
songs.
Ceremonials by Florence + the
Machine: A hotly anticipated follow-up to her 2009 album Lungs,
Ceremonials has already started
climbing charts in the UK with the
single “What the Water Gave Me” and
“Shake it Out.”Florence Welch reunited the musicians from her first
album to record this new one to keep
a cohesive sound.
Anticipation II by Trey Songz:
The second of Trey Songz mixtape experiments was available for free
download on Tuesday. This should
tide fans over while he continues work
on his next studio album entitle Chapter Five. The mixtape feature fourteen
new original songs.
Later this month:
Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall by Adele: This CD/DVD combo
gives you the opportunity to see Adele perform live even if you couldn’t
score tickets to one of her concerts. It
comes out Nov 29 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon.
Lioness: Hidden Treasures by
Amy Winehouse: Twelve previously
unreleased tracks by songstress Amy
Winehouse are due for release on Nov
5. It includes demos and covers
recorded as far back as 2002.
Pop Culture From Across
the Pond
Try Some BBC
Drama
Rachel Morgandale|Arts Editor
Even if British humor isn’t
quite your taste, the BBC is critically renown for their dramatic
offerings. There’s something for
nearly everyone on the BBC.
The Hour—If you like midcentury set dramas like Mad Men,
give BBC’s six part series, give
The Hour a try. The show follows
the staff of a BBC news program
in the 1950s as they try to make
accurate reports to the public in
spite of government and network
blockades. The team is headed by
female producer Bel, who tries
her best to reign in Freddie, her
lead journalist who never gives up
when chasing a story. In the midst
of cold war espionage and intrigue, they balance on a dangerous edge to find the truth.
Romola Garai stars as Bel
with Ben Whishaw as Freddie and
Dominic West as anchorman,
Hector.
Luther—Fans of shows like
The Mentalist and classic detectives such as Sherlock Holmes
will enjoy Luther. John Luther is
a detective in the Serious Crimes
unit, he’s also a genius that tends
to get obsessed with the case she’s
involved in. This inevitably effects his relationships, his marriage falls apart and he develops a
complex relationship with Alice,
a grown child prodigy, who may
have committed murder, layers
the story.
The series stars Idris Elba as
John Luther and Ruth Wilson as
Alice with Paul McGann of Doctor Who fame in a supporting
role.
Bedlam—The horror genre
is slowly creeping its way into television with the recent American
Horror Story. The BBC has its
own offering of creepy television
with their recent show Bedlam. It
turns out that converting a 19th
century insane asylum into luxury
apartments is a risky plan, one
that may have troubling and
frightening consequences.
Charlotte Salt and Theo
James star with Hugo Speer.
Whitechapel— One hundred
and twenty years after Jack the
Ripper stalked Whitechapel for
his prey, the area is still alive with
crime and a copycat killer is terrorizing London with a string of
murders. With eerie historical
echoes, the team to catch the
killer needs more than just your
average detective work. It brings
together a team of three men with
different specialties. Will more
historical murders popping up
complicate their investigation?
Whitechapel stars Rupert
Penry- Jones, Philip Davis, and
Steve Pemberton.
10 STUDY BREAK
Jess Bolluyt, Editor
This weekend’s DIY: Turn skinny jeans into flares
Have you heard? Flares are coming back this
winter! Bootcut, bellboom - however you
want to style them, you can diversify your
denim wardrobe by upcycling a pair of skinny
jeans into new flares! You’ll need:
A pair of skinny jeans.
Scrap denim or other sturdy fabric.
A pair of scissors.
A seam ripper.
A sewing machine.
A ruler.
1. Start by opening up the outer seams of each
leg with the seam ripper. Stop at around 18
inches, or right below the knee.
2. Fold the the scrap denim or fabric in half
lengthwise and draw a diagonal line measuring
the length of the open seam plus 2 inches. Adjust the width to your liking: the wider the base
of the triangle, the wider the flare will be. Cut
along the line. Repeat the step to make 2 idencal triangular panels.
3. Pin one side of the triangular panel to an open
seam. Starng at the boom hem, sew a straight
stch with a half inch inseam. If you don’t have a
sewing machine, you can try hand sewing with a
thread and needle. Aer sewing one side, pin the
other side. Trim any excess fabric. Repeat the
same step on the other leg
4. Your new pair of jeans is finished!
“DIY Bell Booms” tutorial courtesy Honestly WTF,
Creave Commons License
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SUPER SIX
The six starting freshman and sophomore point
guards who have led their teams to national titles in
the last 22 years.
Year
1991
1997
1999
2001
2003
2006
Player
Team/Class
Bobby Hurley Duke/sophomore
Mike Bibby
Arizona/freshman
Khalid El-Amin Connecticut/sophomore
Chris Duhon
Duke/freshman
Gerry McNamara Syracuse/freshman
Taurean Green Florida/sophomore
Photo|MaCC716
Photo|Keith Allison
1991
1997
Photo|Vedia
Photo|Zach Klein
1999
2003
2001
Photo|chasingfun
If the preseason favorites – North
Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio State or Connecticut – win the national title this season, it will do more than fulfill a
promise.
Only three freshman and sophomore starting point guards have led
their teams to national championships
since 1990.
This means that Kendall Marshall,
Marquis Teague, Aaron Craft and
Shabazz Napier would have to defy the
odds to enjoy their shining moment.
The question at hand: Is the shortage of young point guard champions
merely a coincidence or something
more?
“You've got to have a great quarterback to win the Super Bowl. I don't
know that you have to be off the charts
as a point guard, but I will say that a
point guard does breed team chemistry,
and you have to have good chemistry to
win,” said Florida coach Billy Donovan.
Good chemistry takes time, which
is why a title-winning young point
guard is such a rarity. But trust and respect is not handed out like new sneakers; Both have to be earned from
coaches and teammates.
The “quartet” leading this season’s
crop of favorites is very special, though
very few would argue that.
Marshall was injected as the starter
mid-season and almost single-handedly
spearheaded North Carolina's turnaround a year ago. Craft came off the
bench and logged nearly 30 minutes per
game for the Buckeyes' Sweet 16 run,
while Napier was an understudy to
Kemba Walker en route to the Huskies'
national title.
What Teague lacks in the college
experience, he makes up for in his résumé . He is the eighth-rated player in
the ESPNU 100 and was also the finalist for the National Player of the Year
honors.
However, no player is perfect.
Each will and does make mistakes.
Magic Johnson, arguably the
youngest point guard in history, committed six turnovers in the 1979 national title game. That is enough to
make a coach grow a few gray hairs.
The pratfalls and challenges for a
young point guard are everywhere.
For starters, he has to learn to un-
derstand his coach. There is not a single basketball coach in this country,
from pee wee to NBA, who would
argue with the notion that a point guard
is a direct extension of himself.
Coaches agree that getting their
message through to their point guards is
as critical to the success of their team as
anything else. That, too, requires the
luxury of time, which isn’t allotted with
a freshman or a newly anointed sophomore starter.
Then, there is the question: How to
do it? How do you get a young player
who has not been around much to understand what you want them to do, but
also to play with freedom and without
feeling the need to constantly check
over his shoulder?
"There are a lot of firsts," Donovan
said. "First time in a college game. First
time playing for me. You don't want
your player to be a robot, but you also
need him to understand you. I try to
give a guy his freedom, but also let him
know that he has someone to fall back
on. I'm not sure you ever achieve that
perfect balance with a young player."
There is also the more delicate
challenge of earning teammates' respect.
Floor generals, as they are called
in the hoops lexicon, is an accurate description of these point guards. The
challenge is that generals don't follow,
they lead. For some players, learning to
follow does not come easily.
In his freshman season at Villanova, Scottie Reynolds admitted he
deferred the advice of his older teammates. Not until Jay Wright told him,
with authority and on the court after a
loss at West Virginia, did Reynolds take
the reins.
By season's end, he was the Big
East rookie of the year.
Team leaders are not focused on
how likeable they are, but taking charge
of a situation to have the best possible
outcome, winning the game.
They also understand that arrogance can be a team killer, as can favoritism.
They get what their coaches are
trying to say. They know how to massage the egos of their teammates without sacrificing their own place in the
on-the-court hierarchy.
There have been six special ones in
the past two decades.
Is this the year to add another
name to the list?`
Sports Talk
Photo|Kevan Emme
STACY WILLIAMS
Athlecs Editor
November 3, 2011| 11
ATHLETICS
2006
Vikings Cornerback charged with domesc assault
STACY WILLIAMS
Athlecs Editor
On Oct. 19, Chris Cook, the suspended
Minnesota Vikings cornerback, will remain
free on supervised release and is allowed to
travel outside of Minnesota with his team as he
faces a felony domestic assault charge.
That is not the only thing that occurred
though. Cook was not allowed to travel with
the Vikings to Sunday’s game in North Carolina. Cook remains suspended without pay
and on the reserve/suspended list, which means
the team can replace him on the active roster.
Cook, 24, was charged with domestic assault by strangulation for allegedly trying to
choke his girlfriend. Authorities said that he
became upset earlier that Saturday, when he
found out his girlfriend of 10 months had spoken to her ex-boyfriend.
The woman told police that Cook threw
her on the bed and tried to strangle her. She
freed herself, but then he hit her and grabbed
her neck again. Prosecutors said police arrived
at Cook’s residence to find the woman crying
and bloodied, with marks on her neck and
hemorrhaging in her eye, consistent with strangulation.
Chris Cook posing for a photo is his team’s uniform.
Cook made his first court appearance last
Wednesday and did not enter a plea, which is
standard.
He is free on $40,000 bail and cannot
have any form of contact with the alleged victim. Judge Robert Small said that if Cook
wants to leave Minnesota for non-businessrelated reasons, he will have to clear that with
his probation official.
Cook appeared in court in a black suit
with a black shirt and white tie, with his dread
locks pulled back in a ponytail. He answered
the judge respectfully with "Yes, sir" and "No,
sir," and left court without comment, hopping
into a waiting black Mercedes.
His next court hearing is Nov. 22.
Cook's attorney, David Valentini, said he
hasn't yet seen evidence in the case and declined to comment on the charges filed against
his client.
Valentini claimed Cook's suspension was
for only one week because he missed last Sunday's game against Green Bay while sitting in
jail, just blocks from the stadium. However, the
team said that's not true.
“Chris Cook was suspended without pay
for his course of conduct over the weekend that
negatively impacted the Minnesota Vikings,”
said Hagan said.
Cook apologized last Tuesday on his
Twitter account to his fans, Vikings ownership
and coaching staff, his teammates, friends and
family, saying: “There are always two sides to
a story!!”
with Stacy
Tebowing is the New
Planking
Tim Tebow has only made one
start this season, but Tebowmania
is raging ahead at full speed. If he
keeps pulling off comeback victories and turns a disastrous Broncos
season into something worth
watching, the frenzy will only get
worse. First there was the Tim
Tebow song “Super Fans,” then
there were the custom Tebow jerseys, now there is Tebowing.
You’re probably wondering what
that is? Tebowing is dropping
down to one knee praising the
Lord. Im sure we remember planking and owling, so if you were a
fan, you have got to love Tebowing.
Don’t Noodle Me!
What happens when a football
team gathers at a coaches house for
a party? Pool Noodle attacks! Unfortunately for this group of players and coaches, pool noodles are
deemed dangerous by the school
and the consequences are severe.
At least three players have been
suspended after reports revealed
that they were involved in hazing
of another player. Students at the
high school said they were shocked
to hear the news about a team they
considered close-knit. Yes people,
it was all over a pool noodle. We all
know the big foam pool toy used
by many children can hurt when
whacked. Such a dangerous act.
How dare those players have fun
with foam noodles. What were they
thinking? Well let’s think about it.
At least they weren’t throwing
beach balls at each other. If this is
considered hazing, I’m never going
to talk about fraternity hazing ever
again. Those individuals might end
up in jail or something. Pathetic!
Headband of Brothers
LeBron James’ hairline has
been the butt of many jokes this
summer and it looks like James just
might do something about it. The
Miami Heat forward tweeted a
childhood picture late last week
Wednesday night with the caption,
“That was the last time my hairline
was right and tight! LOL. Coming
back soon though #childhoodmemory.” When DJ Mick Boogie
commented that his hairline was
worse and LeBron waiting until he
is 33, James simply replied, “It’s
fixable sir with them big checks
you getting these days!” James’
hairline was a recurring trending
topic this summer and his peers in
the NBA have made jokes about it
as well on the social network.
James wouldn’t be the first athlete
on Twitter to share with his followers news of a hair transplant. Manchester United soccer player,
Wayne Rooney, had work done on
his hairline this past summer and
shared a picture with his followers
following the surgery. They say
you play good when you look
good. Would a new hairline take
James’ game to the next level?
12 ATHLETICS
Danielle Freeman and Stacy Williams, Editors
Basketball Begins
Prep with Fall
Athletes in Tow
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Soccer Honors
Soccer Seniors In
Blizzard
DANIELLE FREEMAN
Athlecs Editor
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DANIELLE FREEMAN
Athlecs Editor
NOTE:
There are no
athletic games
this week.
below are the
games that
begin athletics
for the month
of November.
Danielle Freeman| Athlecs Editor
Basketball workouts do not
begin when the fall season ends.
Basketball pre-season is the shortest of any athletic season however
each athlete devotes the time to
keep in shape throughout the year
whether it be by participation in
other sports or by hitting the gym.
Starting the past Tuesday, November 1st, team members who participated in fall sports joined their
team in drills. Finally whole, stay
tuned for next week when head
coach Val Donohue comments on
the team’s potential and the players goals.
Soccer finished their season
with an overall record of 114-2 and 0-10-1 in the conference placing them in
12th place.
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Counter-clockwise from top le:
Senior Taana Ballreich stand with her
mother on Senior Day.
Soccer team huddles together for warmth
and prep talk to get them excited.
Senior Jennie Huber, joined by her parents
in celebraon of Senior Day.
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Danie
CROSS
COUNTRY
Photographs courtesy of Stacy Williams,
Athlecs Edtor
11/12 DeSales
University
11:00 a.m.
Each featured photograph covers
the basketball team practicing
talking and communication drills
as well as line drills; preparing
for their upcoming season.
Danielle Freeman|
Over the weekend, the Falcons did not have to only try to overcome their
competitor, Centenary College Cyclones but the first 2011 blizzard as
well. Snow did not deter soccer; through the snowflakes senior Falcons
Tatiana Ballreich and Jennie Huber were honored. With all their determination, the game completed the first half despite the weather. Unfortunately, the Falcons found themselves defeated by the cyclones after the
game was called at half time. The final score was Falcons 0, Cyclones 7.
Athlecs Editor
BASKETBALL
11/17 v.
College of
St. Elizabeth
7:00 p.m.
1
7 p.m.
6
11/19 Vassar
College
2:00 p.m.
With all the fun that Boo
Zumba provides; continue
going through the month of
November too!
Dates and times vary but are
provided in the adjacent calender.
Dance and fitness no better
way to get in shape and shed
those few extra pounds.
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7
ER
MB
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V
NO
11/20 v.
Wellesley College
or Wilson College
in Poughkeepsie,
NY
1:00 p.m.
or 3:00 p.m.
TBD
F
2
15
14
21
22
20
TUTU!!
Food Bank Food Bank
**7 p.m.
7 p.m.
10 a.m.
28
29
12 p.m.
24
24
N
A
L
S
30
C
O
9:30-10:25 a.m.
Zumba
10:25-10:45 a.m.
ZToning
* - Jenn
** - Caressa
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VOLLEYBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
10/25 v. Keystone College W 30
10/27 v. Neumann University L 03
10/29 v. Polytechnic Instute of N YU L 03
10/29 v. Lehman College W 32
10/21 v. Keystone College 9th Place
SOCCER
10/25 v. Bapst Bible College L 23
10/29 v. Centenary College L 07
E
12
*9:30 a.m.
19
Food Bank
**9:30 a.m.
26
25
7 p.m.
I
9:30-10:25 a.m.
Zumba
10:25-10:45 a.m.
ZToning
18 Food Bank
17
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
27
12 p.m.
16
5
9:30-10:25 a.m.
Zumba
10:25-10:45 a.m.
ZToning
11
10
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
13
**7 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
9
4
3
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