Sustainable Designs in Progress

February 2009
Inside
This Issue
Sister Mariam Pfeifer,
IHM, Receives
Prestigious Award
The American Music Therapy Association has Sister Mariam Pfeifer,
IHM, with the 2008 Honorary Life
Membership Award.
News, 2
The Dangers of
Excercising Too Much
Sure, exercise is good for you, but is
there such a thing as too much? Learn
about exercise addition and its potential dangers.
Lifestyles, 6
Baseball Coach Resigns
from Marywood
Baseball Coach Joe Ross is leaving a
legacy at Marywood as he moves on
to the Commonwealth Medical College. See the impact he has left on his
colleagues.
Sports, 8
A Midwinter’s Night
Dream
The
Communication
Arts
Department will be presenting A
Midsummer’s Night Dream with a
wintery twist.
Entertainment, 11
Helping Others in
Guatemala
Marywood students and their
chaperones spent part of their
Christmas break in Guatemala on a
service trip.
Peace and Justice, 13
Reactions to the
Inaugurations
Marywood students sound off on
their thoughts of President Obama’s
Inauguration.
Outlook, 17
Marching for Life
Marywood students traveled to
Washington D.C. to protest Roe v.
Wade in the annual March for Life.
Peace and Justice, 14
(above) Construction in the former Shields Center and Health and Physical Education building has been progressing steadily
throughout winter. Photo Credit: Ashley Proietto.
Sustainable Designs in Progress
By Ashley Proietto
Staff Writer
This semester many Marywood students noticed a change
in the location for some of their
courses due to the construction of
the architecture building, slated
to open in Fall 2009. The Shields
Center and Health and Physical
Education building is now under
reconstruction as a “GREEN”
building, also known as sustainable design.
Sustainable design is a method that reduces the use of non-renewable resources and minimizes
environmental impact. Leader-
ship in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D.), developed
by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of
standards for environmentally
sustainable construction and encourages many architects to take
this development into their practices.
Mr. Gregory K. Hunt, the
Founding Dean of Marywood
School of Architecture, is making this possible right here on
campus. There are three dumpsters in front of the Shields Center for recycling, metal, rubble,
and trash. While working on this
project, construction workers are
separating and saving the rubbish
that they tear down from the old
building and recycling it; the new
building will have a vegetated roof
for increasing thermal insulation;
a system for capturing rainwater
from the roof to supply water for
toilets; a passive cooling system
employing innovative “chilled
beam” technology; bamboo desk
tops; and the preservation of the
maple floor of the current gymnasium area. These are just some of
the ways the design of the building is taking the environment into
consideration.
The building will also showcase the work by students of ar-
Nutrition Grant Given to MU
By Alison Trautmann
News Editor
The United States Department
of Agriculture gave the nutrition
department of Marywood University a grant in order to promote nutrition education in Scranton area
schools. The program is designed
to educate students and raise
awareness about the importance of
nutrition and physical activity.
Pennsylvania Nutrition Education TRACKS provides statewide nutrition education to schools
in Pennsylvania. In order for a
school to participate in the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ed), they
must have at least fifty percent free
or reduced lunches. The program
is currently reaching ten schools in
the Scranton School District; three
intermediate and seven elementary
schools.
The TRACKS program focuses on the 4th graders in the elementary schools and the 7th and
8th graders in the intermediate
level schools. The program runs
all year and is currently reaching
725 students at the intermediate
level and 368 students at the elementary level.
“Nutrition Educators” from
Marywood go to the schools all
through the school year in order to
help teach the children about nutrition and physical activity. The intermediate schools receive seven
lessons; MyPyramid, whole grains,
fruits, vegetables, calcium rich
foods, healthy snacking, healthy
beverage options, and physical activity and energy balance.
The lessons for the elementary schools are on most of the same
topics as the intermediate lessons
but are slightly different. After
each lesson, the students receive
a “reinforcer” such as a pencil or
eraser with the words “Eat right
and exercise” on it. The students
and their teachers also receive a
newsletter each month that gives
extra information and ways to incorporate the learned skills into
their everyday life.
This is the second year for the
TRACKS program. Last year the
students took tests before and after
the program. These tests showed
an increase in the students’ knowledge of nutritional and physical
activity information.
The tests also showed significant increase in the amount of vegetables and healthy foods eaten by
the students as well as an increase
in the amount of time spent doing
physical activity and participating
in sports. There was also a significant decrease in the amount of
time the students spent watching
television.
The TRACKS program aims
to increase the number of schools
it reaches each year. By increasing
the number of schools reached by
the program more students will be
able to learn about the importance
of nutrition and physical activity.
The TRACKS program is likely
to be assist in keeping Pennsylvania’s children healthy. <
chitecture. “Anybody will be able
to walk through the halls and
it will hopefully educate them
while looking at the pieces,” Mr.
Hunt stated.
The degrees that will be
available for enrolled architecture
students will be a pre-professional degree, Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture
(B.E.D.A), a four-year undergraduate program, professional
degree program, which includes
the five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) and a six-year
Master of Architecture degree (M
Arch). <
Sr. Mary
Accepts
New Job
Sister Mary Reap, IHM, Ph.D.,
Marywood University’s tenth
president, has been named
president of Elms College,
Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Elms College is the only
comprehensive four-year coeducational Catholic College
in Western Massachusetts.
Sister Mary will begin serving
as Elms College President on
July 1, 2009.<
February 2009
The Wood Word
[email protected]
Amanda Toth
Editor-in-Chief ‘10
Mandy Boyle
Advertising Sales Manager/
Entertainment Editor ‘10
Courtney Baro
Layout/Design ‘10
Lauren Tyrrell
Layout/Design ‘09
Justine Carmine
Lifestyles Editor ‘09
Katelin Haley
Peace and Justice Editor ‘09
Marie Fitzsimmons
Outlook Editor ‘09
Christian Wagner
Sports Editor ‘12
Shane Ostroski
Sports Editor ‘12
Alison Trautmann
News Editor ‘12
Marie Leopardo
Distribution Manager ‘09
Kaitlin Johnstone
Copy Editor ‘09
Sr. Mariam Pfeifer, IHM Honored
with Music Therapy Award
that the children
in the special education program
did not have the
same opportunities as their peers.
She started a music program for
them, which was
her first experience with music
therapy.
The AMTA
defines
music therapy as,
“an established
healthcare profession that uses
music to address
physical, emotional, cognitive,
and social needs
of
individuals
Sr. Mariam Pfeifer accepts the 2008 Honorary Life Membership Award.
of all ages.” RePhoto submitted by: Victora Clarizio
search in the field
has revealed the
incredible healSt.
Louis,
MO.
The
AMTA
gives
By Victoria Clarizio
ing
power
of
music.
According to
this
award
for
“distinguished
serStaff Writer
vice in the field of music therapy” Sister Mariam, “the melodies” in
Sister Mariam Pfeifer, IHM, and if anyone has done extraordi- music “can be soothing to even a
director of the music therapy nary things in this field it is Sister premature baby.”
While teaching at Marywood
program at Marywood, has been Mariam.
Sister
Mariam designed and imAfter beginning her career
honored with the 2008 Honorary
plemented
the music therapy proLife Membership Award from the in music education, she became
gram
here
in
1979. She also set in
interested
in
music
therapy
in
American Music Therapy Association. She was presented with the its earliest stages, around 1950. place the program at St. Joseph’s
award at the association’s 10th While teaching music classes for center. Out of all of her service
annual National Conference in grades 1 through 8 she realized to the field of music therapy, Sis-
Interested in writing for The Wood Word?
Contact us at [email protected]
Lead On 101 with Dr. Donahue
and
regions such
as colleges
in
Vermont and
Indiana,
and High
School in
Indiana and
El Paso,
Texas.
Laura Quintiliani
Copy Editor ‘12
Nathan Bradley
Publicity ‘09
Ann Williams
Faculty Advisor
The Wood Word is the official
student newspaper of Marywood University. It is published three times each semester. Membership is open to all
students and faculty. Opinions
expressed in The Wood Word do
not necessarily reflect those of
the editorial staff or Marywood
University. Please send all correspondents to the editor at The
Wood Word, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.
ter Mariam believes her greatest
contribution was her participation
in the Certification Board of Music Therapy as legal secretary. As
part of the board, Sister Mariam
was instrumental in creating a
national certification exam and
a recertification process. She believes that the exam “has really
made our profession come alive.”
By creating a national exam, the
board paved the way for music
therapy to be seen as an effective method of rehabilitation and
health care and be nationally accepted as such. For Sister Mariam, her work in music therapy
ties directly to the IHM mission.
During her acceptance speech
for the award she said, “Young
people in the profession and especially students here present, I
encourage you to get involved,
give of yourself ...It is not only
rewarding to give of yourself, but
a truly educational experience
where much learning transpires
and many wonderful friends are
made...you’ve assisted me in part
to live more fully my IHM mission
and charism of providing “joyful,
loving, hospitable service” to others.” Sister Mariam certainly followed her own advice in giving of
herself to the profession of music
therapy, which is not just a profession but a passion. <
Lead On 101 is a series of
questions posed to administrators and faculty by the Office of Retention and Advising. This forum offers insight
and practical advice about
Marywood and managing your
college career. This month
features Martin A. Donahue,
Ph.D., A.T.C., chairperson of
the Kinesiology program.
What would you like students
to know about you?
I have been an athletic trainer and
P.E. teacher in different settings
a b o u t
your department
or
colleagues?
Our faculty
has both teaching and research interests in their fields but also have
a number of years of practical experience in those fields.
about Marywood?
Marywood is much more than a
place to earn a degree. There are a
lot of opportunities for students to
be involved and feel like a part of
the Marywood Community.
What was the best advice you
ever received when you were
in college?
Don’t try to reinvent the wheel.
There is always someone who has
been through what you are trying
to do. Use their advice, knowledge
and experiences. Most people are
more than willing to share.
If you knew then what you
know now, what would you
have done differently as a college freshman?
I would have gotten more involved in co-curricular activities.
a grad student?
I would have sought out more
leadership opportunities in professional organizations. The
graduate faculty were I went to
school were very involved and I
wish I had utilized their mentorship more.
What steps should students
take to make them successful
in college?
Get organized, set priorities and
stick to them. Know what your
goals are and use them to guide
your decisions.
What would you say to students who have not yet been
able to choose a major?
It is better to take time to make
the right decision rather than finish a degree you will never use
or enter a career you do not like.
To help make your decision pick
something you enjoy and have a
passion for.
What advice would you give
students who are having problems with academics?
Do not be afraid to ask for help
from anyone, friends, classmates,
professors, tutoring. As a faculty
member I want students to succeed. Marywood has many resources for students to succeed.
Take advantage of this.
Is there anything else you
would like to say to students?
Get involved. You will graduate
with other people who have the
same degree, completed the same
classes. What really sets people
apart is what else they have done.
What other experiences make
them good at what they do?<
February 2009
Mall at Steamtown
Becomes a Classroom
By Alison Trautmann
News Editor
The past fall semester gave
Marywood marketing students
in a retail management course
the chance for hands-on experience. Students were given the
opportunity to use the Mall at
Steamtown as a classroom in order to learn about retail.
Every other week the students would go to the mall in order to complete an assignment.
They would hear a presentation
about some specific element of
mall operation or retail. After
the presentation students would
form teams and go out into the
mall in order to complete an
assignment. By observing how
the mall operated and speaking
to managers and sales associates about different topics, such
as store image and marketing
strategies, the students gained
a deeper understanding about
how a mall operates. After each
mall visit, the teams of students
would report back to the class
on what they had learned during
their assignments.
Dr. Gale Jaeger believes
that “being able to use the mall
as a classroom was a wonderful
opportunity and that there were
major benefits to being in a mall
setting rather than a classroom.
It was more effective for students to learn about something
first hand rather than looking at
pictures in a book.”
The students did not con-
centrate solely on the Mall at
Steamtown; they also compared
and contrasted the different
malls. By looking critically at
the Steamtown, Viewmont, and
Montage malls, the students
gained an understanding about
what worked and did not work
with regards to marketing strategies and appearance.
Lindsay Jacob, a student
of Dr. Jaeger, remarked that
the class “gave us lessons that
were not only unobtainable in
a classroom setting but fun and
exciting. It was great to go off
campus and hear from people in
jobs that we are all looking get
into. Personally I appreciated
how well prepared and thoughtful everyone who spoke to our
class was. They were genuinely
interested in speaking to us and
answering any types of questions we had whether it be about
their every day job roles to salary questions.” John Siddons also
said that the class was a “great
experience. This was a rare opportunity to get involved with
the people behind the scenes that
keep the mall in operation.”
The fall is usually a very
busy time for malls but the
mall workers were still willing to speak with the students.
Dr. Jaeger hopes to continue
the program in following years.
“To have them at the mall where
they can see things that are being discussed in class makes the
whole course come alive.” <
A Work in Progress:
School of Architecture
(Above) Construction crews take advantage of February’s brief warm spell to continue development of the School of Architecture, set to open in Fall ‘09. (Below) Inside the Health and Physical Education Center, many areas have been designated as “hard hat zones” in order to insure
the safety of Marywood staff and students. Photo Credit: Lauren Tyrrell.
Business
Etiquette Dinner
Have dinner with Career
Services and Robert Shutt, of
RA Solutions and featured on
CBS television.
This is more than just “eating
with the right fork” - prepare
for dinner with clients,
colleagues, and THE BOSS!
NPEC Annual Employment Fair
Wednesday, March 24th
1-4:30 P.M.
Wachovia Arena - Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre
More than 100 employers hoping
to hire the right candidate!
Monday, March 16th
6-8 P.M.
Full-time jobs and internships!
Come prepared with your
questions and resume!
To sign up, e-mail
Bussing from Marywood will be provided
or call 348-6247
For more information, contact Career Services
in LAC 224 or call 348-6247
[email protected]
February 2009
Single on Valentine’s Day?
Don’t Pout!
Photo Credit: www.miabellabaskets.com
By Angel Fuller
Distribution Manager
Valentine’s Day is a day to
spend with your significant other. But what if you don’t have
a significant other to spend it
with? Instead of sitting home on
Valentine’s Day feeling sorry for
yourself and eating chocolate on
your couch watching romantic
movies and crying, get out there!
There are plenty of things to do
on Valentines Day when you’re
single.
Make a day with friends.
Go to lunch with friends and talk
or, better yet, go to dinner with
all of your other single friends.
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about
couples, spend the day with the
people you love most in your life
and let them know it. You can
even organize a Secret Admirer’s
Single Girl’s Gift. Think of it
like a Secret Santa. Send the person you got flowers, chocolates,
or even her favorite movie.
Have a party at your house.
Get a bunch of friends together
and have food, music, and movies. You can even break out
the karaoke machine and just
be silly with your closet single
friends. If you’re not too keen
on playing hostess, just invite a
few friends over to watch movies. Get a bunch of eye candy
movies and drool over the actors
you find the dreamiest.
If none of these things seem
to work for you, then you can always pamper yourself. Go to a
spa; get your hair and nails done.
Do something for yourself. It’s
okay to spend a little money on
yourself once in awhile and why
not on Valentine’s Day? Make it
your day, who knows you might
run into someone to sweep you
off your feet and you won’t have
to worry about having a date
next year! <
Groundhog’s Day: A Sight
Worth Seeing
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so there will be six more
weeks of winter. Photo Credit: www.charlotteobserver.com
By Angel Fuller
Distribution Manager
Each year on February 2,
many wait to find out if we have
six more weeks of winter or if we
have six more until spring. This
all depends on one little ground
hog, Punxsutawney Phil. However, what exactly is Groundhog’s Day? For many, it’s just
another day, but for the folks of
Punxsutawney, it’s one of the
biggest days of the year.
Last Groundhog’s Day, I had
the opportunity to travel down
to Punxsutawney to see what
Groundhog’s Day is all about.
Groundhog’s Day is bigger than
St. Patrick’s Day in Scranton.
The local schools get the entire
day off, work is cancelled, and
its one big celebration that goes
from midnight to midnight.
The actual pulling the
groundhog out of his home
takes place at Gobbler’s Knob, a
wooded knoll just outside Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The
parade and the celebration go
from 4 am until about 7:30 am
when Phil is pulled out of his
home. The groundhog comes out
of his electrically heated burrow,
looks for his shadow, and utters
his prediction to a Groundhog
Club representative in “groundhogese.” The representative then
translates the prediction for the
general public.
After that, one would think
it’s all over. However, the celebration has just begun. All
around town there is something
to do and it all revolves around
the groundhog. There’s people
carving groundhogs out of ice
and wood, children ice skating
on a groundhog shaped pond,
and much more. Even the lights
in Punxsutawney are groundhog
shaped.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
is one of the tiniest towns I have
ever seen. It is literally about
six blocks long, but it holds the
biggest celebration. However,
Groundhog’s day is a tradition
to this town and residents swear
that Phil’s prediction has never
been wrong. Groundhog’s Day
is definitely something that every person should experience at
Punxsutawney at least once in
their lives. It’s an experience I
will never forget and I look forward to traveling there again. <
February’s Full of
Health and
Wellness Events
“We are bombarded with negative messages
about our bodies on a daily basis, so this is a
chance to experience positive messages about
our bodies and overall wellness. This fair is unique
in that it provides information on a wide variety of
ways to enhance health and well-being.”
By Anne Marie Coar
Staff Writer
The new year is well under
way, and Marywood is offering
several programs to promote
physical and psychological
health and well-being in 2009.
On Thursday, February 19,
Marywood University will hold
its seventh annual “Celebrate
Your Body Wellness Fair.” It
will begin at 11:00 a.m. and
conclude at 2:00 p.m. in the
Fireplace Lounge of Nazareth
Student Center.
The fair is an interactive
program which focuses on
promoting health, fitness, and
positive body image. Different booths will provide information on nutrition, personal
health care, physical fitness,
core training, positive body
image, massages, sleep, adult
ADHD, and scans of the spine
and nervous system.
Marywood’s Counseling/
Student Development Center and Peers on Wellness are
sponsoring the event. Several
other university departments
and clubs are also involved
in the “Celebrate Your Body
Wellness Fair.” They include
S.O.U.L. (Students Organized
to Uphold Life), the Physician’s
Assistant Program, the Marywood Library, Chartwell’s Dining, the Human Performance
Lab, Marywood’s Athletic and
Recreation and Nutrition and
Dietetics departments.
National Eating Disorders
Awareness Week also occurs in
February. As part of the “Celebrate Your Body Wellness
Fair,” some of Marywood’s
nutrition students will discuss
healthy eating practices. There
will also be pamphlets and
other educational materials
promoting good nutrition and
positive body image. Additionally, participants can undergo
eating attitude screenings.
Other community organizations are also participating in
the program, such as Yesavage
Chiropractic Services, UNO
GYM, Inner Harmony, McCann Massage School, and the
American Lung Association.
Dietitian Janet Milner, RD will
also be involved in the event.
Coordinator of the “Celebrate Your Body Wellness
Fair” Ms. Marlee Stefanelli
encourages students to come to
the event. “It is an opportunity
for students to spend some time
appreciating and celebrating all
their bodies do and can do,” she
said. “We are bombarded with
negative messages about our
bodies on a daily basis, so this
is a chance to experience positive messages about our bodies
and overall wellness. This fair
is unique in that it provides
information on a wide variety
of ways to enhance health and
well-being.”
There will also be free
food and giveaways. Everyone
in the Marywood community
is invited to attend.
Earlier this month, on
Thursday, February 5, Marywood held another wellness
event, the second annual Anxiety Screening Day, which was
open to both the Marywood
community and the general
public. Participants took free,
confidential, and anonymous
anxiety screening tests. In addition, people had the opportunity to learn about stress and
anxiety.
APA’s Stress in America
Survey shows more than fifty
percent of Americans have felt
heightened amounts of stress
in the past five years. And half
of these people have recognized that stress has negatively
affected their physical and psychological well-being.
Many of those surveyed
experienced anger, irritability,
nervousness, and depressed interests, energy, and motivation.
These, along with headaches,
tense muscles, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping, are some of
the common physical and psychological symptoms of stress.
Other resources were
available, which helped show
participants the difference
between normal anxiety and
GAD (Generalized Anxiety
Disorder).
Marywood’s Psychological Services Center will offer a depression screening in
the fall, and another anxiety
screening is scheduled for the
next school season.
Ms. Courtney Tibbetts
from the Psychological Services Center encourages everyone to participate in these
programs: “It is an opportunity
to learn a little about yourself
and find out what resources are
available if you need help.” <
6
February 2009
Celebrating Black History Month
“A common misconception about this month is
that people think it is to honor the African-American
men and women who changed history, but it is so
much more. It is about the historical moments that
changed the country, the people, and history as we
know it.”
By Katie O’Neil
Staff Writer
Every February we celebrate Black History Month.
Most people remember this
because of papers they had to
write about an African-American that influenced history.
However, it is more than that!
Black History Month itself has
a history that many people do
not know. Now that Black History Month is here, I think it is
appropriate that we know why
we celebrate it, and how it all
started.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson is
the man that started the study
of African-Americans. He
felt it was unfair that AfricanAmericans were not in the history books for what they did
or for what happened to them.
The only times they were in
the history books was when
they were portrayed as an inferior race. Woodson wanted
to fight this and, after earning
his Ph. D. from Harvard, he
created the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History in 1915. A year after he
created this association, he established the Journal of Negro
History. In 1926, he wanted to
gain national attention for his
history, and he introduced Negro History Week. He decided
Negro History Week should be
in February, the birth month of
Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two champions
of African-American rights.
His determination of teaching
people the history of his race
paid off.
A common misconception
about this month is that people
think it is to honor the AfricanAmerican men and women who
changed history, but it is so much
more. It is about everything that
happened to them. All the historical moments that changed the
country, the people, and history as
we know it. Some of these events
are:
1619 - The first African
slaves arrive in Virginia.
1787- Slavery is made illegal
in the Northwest Territory. The
U.S Constitution states that Congress may not ban the slave trade
until 1808.
1849- Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery and becomes
one of the most effective and
celebrated leaders of the Underground Railroad.
1869- Howard University’s
law school becomes the country’s
first black law school.
These events shape the way
we live our lives because of the
impact it caused and continues to
cause to our culture and way of
thinking. We are still living Black
History, since Barack Obama
recently became our first Black
President It is important that we
celebrate our history of all races,
religions, and cultures because
they change how we look at life
and what matters to us.
History affects us every single day of our lives! This certainly shows that we should not just
celebrate Black History Month in
February, but keep it in our minds
and hearts always because it is
truly a major part of our history.
If you are more interested
in dates and timelines, the previous information was from http://
www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmtimeline.html Check it out! <
Important
Semester
Dates and
Deadlines
02-28-09:
Spring Break (through 3/08)
begins at conclusion of classes
03-09-09:
(left) Abraham Lincoln (right) Barack Obama
Photo Credit: www.guardian.co.uk
Classes Resume at 8:00
A.M.
03-20-09:
Last Day to Withdraw From
Classes Without Academic
Penalty
04-08-09:
Easter Holiday Begins at
Conclusion of Classes
04-14-09:
Classes Resume At 8:00
A.M.
(left) Frederick Douglass Photo Credit: www.pbs.org
(right) Dr. Carter Photo Credit: www.nasa.gov
04-28-09:
Undergraduate Study Day
04-28-09:
Final Exams Begin at 6:00
P.M.
05-06-09:
Spring Semester Ends
05-09-09:
Hooding Ceremonies/Baccalaureate Mass
05-10-09:
Harriet Tubman Photo Credit: www.harriettubmanbiography.com
Commencement
No Pain, No Gain? Exercise Obsession
By Justine Carmine
Lifestyles Editor
Ever since the reality of
obesity hit Americans, everyone
has stressed the terms: diet and
exercise. While sticking to an
exercise program has enormous
benefits, how much is too much?
There is a difference between being motivated and being addicted.
An exercise addiction can lead
to sports-related injuries and it is
also linked to eating disorders.
People tend to overlook overexercising because in our culture
it is seen as a good thing. Marlee Stefanelli from the Student
Development and Counseling
Center states, “Exercise is idealized. Since it is seen as some-
thing healthy and positive people
normalize it. However, there are
health consequences.”
According to Men’s Health,
the factors that cause eating disorders are generally the same with
over-exercise. Many people who
work out too much have a negative body image and work to the
extreme to try to change that. Instead of starving or purging, overexercisers eat and then feel the
need to work it off immediately.
Exercise raises the endorphins in your body, so frequent
exercisers feel a natural “high”
whenever they work out. However, soon they need to work
out for longer periods of time to
maintain that high. Unfortunately,
your body gets accustomed to the
frequent work-outs and instead
of your muscles growing, microtears are forming, which can lead
to torn muscles and injury. However, when you rest your body,
muscles heal and grow, which
is the outcome many seek when
they over-work their body.
Exercise addiction can not
only cause physical harm, but social harm as well. You may start
putting working-out at the top of
your priority list, neglecting work,
school, friends, and family, and
your social life. Stefanelli states,
“People can definitely develop anti-social tendencies when it starts
to interfere in other areas.” You
may also experience symptoms
of anxiety and guilt if you miss a
day. When exercising is the only
thing getting you through a day,
you need to find a healthy balance
where you can work out and also
focus on other priorities such as
friends and family.
Another reason why so many
people are over-exercising is because it makes you look good! In
our society, having those six-pack
abs are crucial and revered. How
many times have we seen Bowflex and Hydroxycut commercials? Some people believe that
the harder you work out, the better you’ll look. Although lifting
weights and doing pilates tones
and defines your body, you have
to have a resting day in-between
workouts so your muscles can
grow and strengthen. It’s definitely gratifying when you see
your abs or thighs looking more
defined and toned, but you have
to stop and take a breather or else
your body will adapt and it will
take longer to see results.
How can you tone down
your work-outs? Try workingout every other day instead of
every day. It may be hard to do,
but once you get into the routine
you’ll enjoy the free time and
you will look and feel better. Reconnect with family, go out with
friends, or pick-up an extra shift
at work; these are also things that
will make you feel good. If you
still can’t seem to get away from
the gym, Stefanelli suggests talking to counseling. You can still
work-out, but finding a healthy
balance is the key. <
February 2009
Need Something To Do?
Support Your Pacers
By Shane Ostroski
Co-Sports Editor
Are you ever looking for
things to do on campus, or are
looking for somewhere to go to
release some built up frustration
from school? If you answered yes
to one or both of these questions,
we have just the solution. Attend
one of the many athletic contests
on campus. Now before you say
“I don’t like sports or I don’t
understand them why should I
go,” here are the reasons for why
you should.
All Marywood University
games are free of charge for
students with your school ID.
Money is always on students’
minds but it does not apply
when attending a game. Going
to a Marywood sporting event
is cheaper than going to the
movies, going out to dinner,
or going to a party. How many
opportunities can you get a night
of entertainment for absolutely
nothing?
Attending a Marywood
sporting event is a great way to
let off some steam from a tough
stressful day at school. Scream
and yell in support of the Pacers
or voice your opinion at a bad
call from the official. Don’t get
too carried away but there is
nothing wrong with letting out
your frustration at a game from
time to time. Even if you’re not
one to scream and yell in public
for fear of embarrassment, go to
the games and clap or just make
some noise.
The athletes can hear the
crowd and it makes them play
harder and also intimidates the
other team. Think of it this way,
you have a test in one of your
classes and while you’re taking
the test someone is screaming at
the top of their lungs. There is a
good chance your score won’t
be as high if you had a nice quiet
classroom you are accustomed to.
The same applies to athletes, the
more noise you make the harder
it becomes for a visiting team to
focus, which can cause them to
Tim Wagner’s
make mistakes.
Attendance at the basketball
games has been poor and there is
definitely room for improvement.
Wouldn’t it be cool to see the
whole entire gym filled to capacity
with all of the fans supporting
Marywood? Could you imagine
how much fun it would be to be
apart of so many people cheering
for the Pacers at the same time
at the same place? Imagine that
type of atmosphere at all sporting
events on campus.
There are many opportunities
for you to support your Marywood
sports teams . Currently men’s and
women’s basketball is nearing the
end of conference play. The spring
sports schedule is just around
the corner, men’s and women’s
lacrosse, baseball, softball, and
men’s tennis will all be starting in
early March. So before you waste
your time in your dorm room,
looking at face book or watching
television, go out and socialize
while cheering for your Pacers.
You’ll be glad you did! <
We Wanna Dance
with Somebody: Why
the Pacers Have a
Chance to Dance
By Brian Johnson
Staff Writer
“Oh! I wanna dance with
somebody. I wanna feel the
heat with somebody. Yeah! I
wanna dance with somebody,
with somebody who loves me.”
That classic anthem is sung by
Whitney Houston in the song
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
You may be asking yourself, what does Whitney Houston’s 80’s pop song, “I Wanna
Dance with Somebody,” have
anything to do with this year’s
success for the men’s basketball team? The answer is the
song is an analogy of hope
that the men’s basketball team
may make a break for the Colonial State Athletic Conference
(CSAC) playoffs and potentially “the big dance”, also known
as the Division III NCAA Tournament.
This hope is not only shared
by the players themselves, but
also the athletic administration,
the Pacer Posse (The Marywood
student section that is present at
all of the home games), and any
other casual MU pacer fan and
sports fan that roots for the underdog.
For the first time in the
men’s 17 year long program, the
men are legitimate contenders
in conference play. As of press
time the men are 11-6 with a
5-4 record with wins against
powerhouse CSAC teams including Cabrini College and
two wins against Baptist Bible
College. With just nine games
left to play, eight of which are
conference games, there is a
buzz going around campus,
that come March, the Pacers
will have their ticket punched
for their first ever Division III
NCAA Tourney.
“The success if this year’s
team can be attributed to the
growth, development, and maturation of the returning players
combined with the infusion of
some new talented studentathletes who have all combined
together and formed a cohesive
winning team that places winning ahead of their own personal individual agendas,” said
head coach Eric Grundman.
The belief in the men’s
potential success is all around
campus; whether it be a “white
out” of white t-shirts in the student section, fans painting their
chests and jumping up down
for an entire game, or a pat
on a player’s back after a hard
fought win, no one is counting
the Pacers out.
The Pacers’ success has
relied on some old faces, as
well as some new faces. It
starts with the senior leadership
from Prince Blacknall, who has
been named CSAC’s player of
the week three separate times
thanks in part by averaging 20
points per game (ppg) while
leading the team in assists.
“Prince Blacknall and Josh
Pena are our 2 seniors and they
compete and play at a very high
level both in games and in practice every day,” said Grundman.
In addition, the Pacers welcome a few transfer students
such as Sidney Tharpe and
John Foreman. Tharpe leads
the Pacers in scoring with 20
ppg, and rebounds, with over 7
per game. Foreman averages 10
ppg and 5 rebounds.
Another fan favorite is
Matt Medici, who controls the
glass along with the low post
scoring duties.
But no team would be complete with its role players, such
as the defensive stoppers in Karl
Anderson and Jerome Gosney,
or energetic performers such as
Josh Pena and Chadli Charlot.
Also, Marywood’s freshman
class of Rich Bell, Pat Lambert,
and Brent Keyes has already
provided good potential in the
years to follow.
“The future of the program
is bright. We only have 2 seniors in Prince Blacknall and
Josh Pena. They will both be
very hard to replace but we are
working hard on the recruiting
trail to replace our 2 seniors
and further increase the talent
and character base of our program. The players who will
return will hopefully be the
first Marywood team that has
achieved substantial success
and continue to be able to build
on it,” said Grundman.
While all of this may be
true, success also starts with
the excellent coaching staff in
Coach Grundman and his assistants, Coach Moran, Johnson,
and Tate, whom instill in their
players the kind of work ethic it
takes to be successful.
Many believe the Pacers are in uncharted territory
and face an up hill battle with
lurking opponents such as Gwynedd-Mercy College, Keystone College, Cabrini College,
as well as Neumann College,
but Whitney Houston’s 80’s
pop song echoes our beliefs,
“We wanna’ dance with somebody,” and dance we will! <
9
February 2009
10 Questions
By Jamee Horgan Staff Writer
Who: Junior Shannon Gillena
Major: Athletic Training
Sport: Lacrosse
10
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Mint Chocolate Chip
9
Favorite Hobbies:
Playing lacrosse, working out, hanging with my friends and
roomies, and working at the Lackawanna Ambulance
8
Favorite Color:
Royal blue, of course!
7
Dream Vacation Destination:
Disney World, no matter how many times I’ve been there
6
Favorite TV Show:
House
5
Best Lacrosse Season:
In my senior year of high school my lacrosse team were tri
champs in the league and got a banner for our school’s gym. It was
our school’s first ever banner for girls lacrosse.
4
Favorite Celebrity:
Shelby Yeager
3
If you could eat lunch with anyone famous, dead or alive who
would it be:
Zach Parise, from the NJ Devils
2
Favorite Band:
All American Rejects
1
Best Movie Ever:
Patch Adams
Joe Ross Leaves Behind
Legacy At Marywood
By Christian Wagner
Co-Sports Editor
“He is one of my
best friends. He will
do anything for you at
anytime, no questions
asked.”
“He is one of my best friends.
He will do anything for you at
anytime, no questions asked,”
said interim Coach Jerry Davis,
who was chosen to replace Joe
Ross this season after he resigned
to accept the position as director
of facilities and construction at
Commonwealth Medical College,
according to a press release issued
by the Sports Information Staff.
Coach Ross started the
baseball program at Marywood,
and was the head coach for all 14
years. He compiled a 174-295-1
record over his tenure.
“If there was one term I would
use to describe Joe, it would
‘role model’,” said Dr. Mary Jo
Gunning, athletic director for
Marywood. “That’s his legacy
here, the example he set for the
players,” continued Dr. Gunning.
“Joe taught me everything I
know. I thought I knew it pretty
well until I began to coach beside
him. He would break down plays
and situations, and I wouldn’t see
it until I revisited them later,”
Davis said.
Coach Ross established the baseball program at Marywood
University 14 years ago. Photo Courtesy: Andrew Smith
Dr. Gunning noted how
Ross would always go above
and beyond in pre-game, field
maintenance, and also in his
administrative duties as Head of
Security.
“Coach Ross will also be
known for his organizational
skills,” said Davis. “He would
have such a decisive practice and
game plan, and would follow it.”
According to several players
on the team, Ross took a crucial
role in fundraising for the program
and running the summer baseball
coach.
Coach Davis recalled one
time where he truly realized
how on top of things Ross was.
“I was thinking of something
and mentioned it Joe, and he
responded ‘I am two steps ahead
of you, already done.’”
Dr. Gunning added that she
felt honored to work with Ross
and knows that his spirit will
carry on.
“He started the program from
the ground up. He is Marywood
University Baseball. He developed
respect in the conference and
around the campus. He bleeds
green and gold,” said Davis. <
February 2009
Two Weeks’ Worth of Romance:
14 Best Valentine’s Day Movies
By Mandy Boyle
Entertainment Editor &
Advertising Sales Manager
Photo Credit: www.impawards.com
Sundance 2009:
A Recap
By Mandy Boyle
Entertainment Editor &
Advertising Sales Manager
With Oscar season upon
us, film lovers are buzzing
with activity about the best and
brightest films of 2008, however,
the unsung heroes of the 2009
Sundance Film Festival are just
starting to sparkle.
The hype for the Sundance
Festival came early this year, as
critics hummed their anticipation
for films like Mary & Max, an
Aussie claymation film about pen
pals, Irish drama Five Minutes in
Heaven starring Liam Neeson,
and The Office’s John Krasinski’s
directorial debut in Brief
Interviews with Hideous Men.
However, it was the underdogs
that came out on top during the
awards ceremony.
Push: Based on a novel
by Sapphire, a drama about an
overweight girl growing up
Harlem, won the most prizes of the
festival, yet left Park City without
a distribution offer, despite the
rave reviews from both critics
and audiences alike. Other films
that received awards included:
Sin Nombre, Afghan Star, Five
Minutes in Heaven, Paper Heart,
An Education, and Humpday.
One of the most major
distribution disappointments was
that of the overly anticipated I
Love You Phillip Morris, which
starred Jim Carey and Ewan
McGregor as two gay prison
inmates who fall in love. Two
other well-liked films that left
empty handed were Cold Souls, a
meta-drama starring Paul Giamatti
and family tragedy The Greatest,
which starred Pierce Brosnan and
Susan Sarandon.
Several films that came
to Sundance with distribution
already locked up made a splash
as well, despite the lack of award.
Twilight star Kristen Stewart
gave a strong performance in
the premiere of Adventureland,
a coming-of-age tale set in the
1980’s at a second-rate amusement
park. Adventureland is due to hit
theaters March 27. However, it
was romantic comedy 500 Days of
Summer that seemed to make the
biggest impression on audiences,
complete with a standing ovation
during its debut screening. Look
for it in theatres on July 24.
“Sundance to me has always
been a land of milk and honey,”
said the film’s lead actor Joseph
Gordon-Levitt in an on camera
interview with EW.com. “To come
here, and have something that
I’ve done be so well received…it
meant the world to me.”
While you may not have been
able to make it to Park City, Utah
for the festivities, a joint venture
with Apple made it possible for
millions to view a handful of
the featured films via iTunes
downloads for free – possibly the
largest innovation in the festival
this year.
“We are thrilled to be able
Normally, I’m not the kind of
girl who enjoys watching backto-back chick flicks; however,
preparing for this article was
not only fun, but it was a great
experience to expose myself
to several films which I have
never had the chance to see
before. My journey through the
14 best Valentines Day movies
has taken me from days of old
Hollywood glamour to love in
its present day, showing me an
entire spectrum of love and its
adaptation to our unique and
ever changing standards of love,
life, relationships, and the human
condition. Without further adieu,
I give you, in no particular
order, the 14 best Valentines
Day movies – films that can be
enjoyed either with or without a
special someone:
When Harry Met Sally: As
one of my favorite films of all
time, this flick is sure to delight
couples and best friends alike.
Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan
shine in this 80’s film about how
friendship can turn into something
more.
Love Actually: Even though
Love Actually is set during the
Christmas season, it’s incredibly
appropriate as a feel-good movie
no matter what the time of year.
Outlining an interconnected
web of love stories in the UK,
Love Actually sparkles with wit,
romance, and a touch of humor.
French Kiss: Starring Kevin
Kline and Meg Ryan, French
Kiss is a tale of a jilted woman
looking to steal her beau back
from a Parisian beauty, but meets
and falls in love with an odd yet
charming French thief long the
way.
Amelie: An indie and foreign
favorite, Amelie is the story of a
French woman who just wants
to make the world a better place.
By performing random acts of
kindness for strangers, Amelia
comes to realize that in order to
be really happy, she has to make
her own world a better place by
pursuing a mysterious man who
collects photographs.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona:
This is one of my favorite films
of 2008. This Woody Allen
film is set on a whirlwind trip
to Spain, where two visiting
students become wrapped up in a
passionately quirky relationship
with a mysterious artist named
Juan Antonio. Supporting actress
Penelope Cruz is simply fabulous
as Juan Antonio’s ex-wife.
Down with Love: If you’re
a cynic when it comes to love, I
highly recommend this romantic
comedy starring Rene Zellweger
and Ewan McGregor. Designed
to mirror and mock the romantic
culture of the 1960’s, Down With
Love is filled with innuendo and
sarcasm.
10 Things I Hate About You:
Remember what love was like in
high school? This film, starring
the late Heath Ledger and Julia
Stiles, takes you through the ups
and downs, bets and betterments
of a group of students just before
the senior prom.
Pride & Prejudice: Based
on the novel by Jane Austen,
this classic romance stars
Keira Knightley and Matthew
MacFadyen as Elizabeth Bennet
and Mr. Darcy in this wonderfully
dramatic and strikingly beautiful
portrayal of love and marriage
during the early 19th century.
Sabrina: Avoid the remake
starring Harrison Ford at all
costs. The original film, featuring
old Hollywood greats Humphrey
Bogart and Audrey Hepburn,
details the story of a chauffeur’s
daughter all-grown-up who
finally catches the attention of
two brothers her father serves.
Continued on Page 18
Photo Credit: www.sundanceresort.com
to highlight a selection of short
films from this year’s program
free online on the iTunes Store
for those who can’t make it to
the Festival,” said Trevor Groth,
Sundance Film Festival Senior
Programmer in a recent interview.
“The 10/10 films offer a sample
of the diversity and originality of
the 2009 Sundance Film Festival
shorts program.”
From January 15 to January
25, iTunes offered ten hyped
shorts from Sundance:
Acting for the Camera,
Countertransference,
HUG,
Field Notes From Dimension
X: Oasis, From Burger It Came,
I Live In The Woods, Instead of
Abracadabra, James, Magnetic
Movie, and This Way Up. This
bold move by both Sundance and
iTunes could become a new trend
in the spread of independent film
to the masses.
The Sundance Film Festival
is the premier showcase for U.S.
and international independent
film, held each January in
and around Park City, Utah.
Presenting approximately 120
dramatic
and
documentary
feature-length films in seven
distinct categories and between
60 and 80 short films each year,
the Sundance Film Festival has
introduced American audiences
to some of the most groundbreaking films of the past two
decades. The festival is sponsored
by the Sundance Institute; a notfor-profit organization that fosters
“the development of original
storytelling in film and theatre”
and was founded by actor Robert
Redford in 1981. Internationally,
the institute is recognized for its
artistic development programs
for directors, screenwriters,
producers,
film
composers,
playwrights and theatre artists.
Nine thousand films were
considered for the coveted 120
spots in 2009, which marked the
25th anniversary of the festival.
Roughly 1585 volunteers were
celebrated for their help in
keeping the machine running
for ten straight days without a
hitch, despite the excitement of
the mid-festival inauguration of
President Obama. To those who
make Sundance so successful–
congratulations and see you next
year. <
February 2009
Five Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills
By Mandy Boyle
Entertainment Editor &
Advertising Sales Manager
It’s true – even the greatest
of writers have their moments of
weakness. Writing, like other art
forms, can be challenging to do
well, especially when you have a
passion for it. Let’s face it. There
are few things as intimidating
as the blinding white of a blank
page. To boost your confidence
and hone your skills, here are five
easy tips for you to try on your next
adventure with the written word.
If you’re looking for more ways
to improve your skills, I’d suggest
paying a visit to Copyblogger.
com, a blog for frequent writers.
Oftentimes, working writers like
Sean Platt write guest posts on
ways to combat writers block, the
difficulty of finding inspiration,
and creating a technique that’s
all your own. Back to the tips –
enjoy!
Thou Shalt Not Be Wordy
It doesn’t have to be the most
magnificent expression your pen
has ever writ, but it does have
to be good writing. Wordiness is
a trap that many writers fall into
when feeling insure about the
work. While using long words
and stringing together adverbs
may seem like a good idea, in the
end it ruins the entire flow of what
you’re working on. Sometimes it
helps to be blunt and say exactly
what’s on your mind, without
having to be poetic (unless of
course you’re writing poetry.)
Listen to Feedback
This is one of the most
valuable skills you’ll ever learn.
Listening to feedback allows
for you to improve your writing
skills. Though criticism can be
hard to accept at first, it’s an
invaluable tool. Start sharing
your writing with others and see
how they feel about it. Are you
missing grammatical errors? Is
your tone too stiff? How’s the
length? Remember, a writer can’t
ever reach his or her potential
without being willing to share.
Practice Makes Perfect
Write often! This is quite
possibly one of the easiest
ways to gain confidence in your
abilities as a writer. The more
you write, the better you will
become. It’s that simple. Part of
it is because you’re putting your
skills to work. Another part is that
you are showing a commitment to
your work, which can boost your
confidence.
Study Up
If you’re writing anything
from a news story to a blog post to
a paper for a class, make sure your
facts are well-researched. Having
confidence in your information
can lead to a higher comfort level
in what you are writing. Not to
mention, it raises your credibility
and is good ethical practice.
Research your topics before you
unleash your pen.
Reading is Key
It’s true, good readers are
often good writers. The more you
read, the more likely your mind is
to develop ideas using words – so
get those pages turning. It helps
to see an issue from all sides,
so try to open up to new styles
or avenues of writing. If you’re
a poetry person, try some nonfiction. If you’re a newspaper
reader, try a novel. You’ll also
find that a new type of reading
can help influence your own style
of writing. <
The Dark Tower Series Reviewed
By Rob Suski
Staff Writer
bring you into the story.
The story of The Dark
Tower spans seven books and is
about Roland of Gilead, the last
Gunslinger on his quest for the
Dark Tower. We find Roland in
the midst of his quest, chasing the
mysterious man in black in the
One of my biggest rules
about reading is, read books you
want to read, but avoid books that
you have to read simply because
a book shouldn’t have to be read,
but if a book catches
your fancy, even if
it’s about calculus,
by all means pick
it up and give it
a shot. You never
know what’s going
to happen.
I
say
this
because
that’s
precisely
what
happened to me
while reading The
Dark Tower series.
I picked up the first
book by chance and
six months later I
closed the cover of
the final book to
an interesting and Photo Credit: www.stephenking.com
imaginative fantasy
series by Stephen
King. There are things I like middle of a desert in the first book,
about King and there are things I The Gunslinger, and through the
don’t like. King can really set the first book we learn more about
scene in a story to give the reader him and why he is on this quest
a clear picture, but in doing so, for the tower. As a character,
to quote a friend of mine, “With Roland first appears as a Clint
King, it takes a horse two hours Eastwood meets John Wayne type
to take a drink of water.” This of character, the lone ranger who
gives a decent synopsis of The comes into town who everyone
Dark Towers pacing as a series. stays away from. But as the story
It’s slow paced at times but when progresses we learn more about
it does catch you, it really does him. Some things that we may not
want to learn, specifically that for
him the tower is everything and
that he doesn’t care if he has to
sacrifice everyone he’s known to
get there, and that his intentions
for reaching the tower aren’t
grand or noble, simply to climb
its top and see what is in the final
room.
It would
be a long
article if I
were to review
each book so
for the sake
of brevity, that
ever present
soul of wit,
the best books
of the series
in my opinion
are the first
book,
The
G u n s l i n g e r,
and the last
book
itself,
The
Dark
Tower. I view
these as the
best because
the first book really sets the stage
for the story, it brings readers into
Roland’s world, and while the last
book may not have the greatest
of endings, it has an ending that
makes the reader truly appreciate
the story. As for the rest of the
books and my opinion on them,
the second book, The Drawing Of
The Three, is certainly interesting
in that we meet the rest of the main
cast of the story, Eddie, a heroin
Photo submitted by: Nathan Bradley
Midsummer in
Midwinter
By Nathan Bradley
Publicity
On February 20 and
21, the Communication Arts
Department
will
proudly
present William Shakespeare’s
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
However, since it is February,
the actors will be trading their
traditional summer attire for fur
coats and scarves.
A Midsummer Night’s
Dream intertwines the stories
of four lovers, six rough
mechanicals, and a group of
supernatural fairies in the woods.
The lovers run into the woods
where their love is put to the test
by love potion that is applied to
their eyes by the King of the
Fairies and the mischievous
Puck. As the lovers run about
the woods in confusion over
who loves whom, a group of
rough mechanicals rehearse for
a play that they will perform on
the Duke’s wedding night. One
member of this troupe, Nick
Bottom, is given the head of an
ass before becoming the object
of the Fairy Queen’s affections.
She is also under the influence
of the love potion.
The guest director, Ann
Brady, jokingly suggested setting
the play in winter since that is
addict from New York in 1987 and
Odetta Walker, a schizophrenic
civil rights activist also from New
York but from 1964. The third
book, The Wastelands, is perhaps
the most frustrating in the series
as the book ends on a cliffhanger
with Roland and his group having
a contest for their very lives with
a psychotic computer program
named Blaine. The fourth book,
Wizard And Glass, takes a step
back in time and we learn more
about Roland such as why he’s
on the quest for the Dark Tower
along with the people in his life
when he was younger including
his lost love, Susan Delgado. The
fifth book, Wolves Of The Calla,
makes for a great mystery novel
where the group comes upon a
town dominated by twins but
in every generation one of the
twins is kidnapped only to return
“roont.” In the sixth book, Song
of Susana, Roland and his group
get separated as they travel to our
world and meet a certain writer
who is more than he knows.
What I also enjoyed about
The Dark Tower series is that
when it will be performed, and
it quickly became the concept. It
is even justified by the script. In
the Folger Shakespeare Library
script, the Fairy Queen, Titania
says,
“The spring, the summer,/
The childing autumn, angry
winter, change/ Their wonted
liveries, and the mazèd world/
By their increase knows not
which is which”(2.1).
In other words, the seasons
are all mixed up.
Brady has studied directly
under Kristen Linklater and is,
therefore, a master in her style
of acting. Focusing on their
voices, the actors approach the
text in a new way.
Matt Clark, a freshman
theatre major who will play
Francis Flute in the play, says
“it’s very different from anything
we’ve ever done before.” The
director uses many exercises
to help the actors move on
impulses and learn their lines by
associating images with the text.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
will be performed February 20
at 7:30pm and February 21 at
7:30pm in the Sette-LaVerghetta
Center for the Performing Arts.
For ticket information, please
email
marywoodplayers@
gmail.com. <
King worked on it for a long
time- nearly 30 years. King made
the novels into an umbrella series
where other books he wrote related
to it in some way. References to
the Dark Tower are made and
characters from different novels
appear in the main series, such
as Ted Brautigan from Hearts
in Atlantis to the priest Pete
Callahan from Salem’s Lot. These
other stories get referenced in
The Dark Tower series but don’t
go into much detail. This lets
the reader decide if they want to
find out about the other stories by
reading the various King novels.
What a good ploy by King to get
readers. <
Interested in
writing for The
Wood Word?
Contact us at
[email protected]
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
CAREER SERVICES RECRUITING
SCHEDULE
SPRING 2009
COMPANY NAME
DATE
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Feb 17 2009
New York Life
Feb 18 2009
Baltimore County Schools—Special Education
Recruitment Fair
Feb 27 2009
Deluxe Digital Studios
Feb 27 2009
Madison County Virginia Public Schools
Feb 28 2009
Disney Theme Part and Resorts College Program
Mar 18
2009
POSITIONS RECRUITING
Full-time positions - Financial
Rep
Internships
Sales Agent
Special Education, Speech
Pathology, Physical
Therapists, Teachers of the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
Sign Language Interpreters
Subtitle Quality Control/
Japanese Translator
Teacher Recruitment Fair for
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Basic and Professional
Internships
Residential Program Workers,
Spec. Support Staff, Comm.
Support Spec.
Step-By-Step
Mar 18
2009
Prudential Retirement
Mar 19
2009
Marc 19
2009
Theraplay Inc.
Full-time, part-time,
internships are located in the
following locations:
• Scranton, PA
• Clarks Summit, PA
• Archbald, PA
• Wilkes Barre, PA
Customer Service
Representative (Professional)
Speech Therapist/Clinical
Fellowship
348-6247 or
Visit www.marywood.edu/careerservices
February 2009
Cross-Cultural Lessons:
Service in Guatemala
By Katelin Haley, Amy Kluck,
Samantha Breiner, and
Mary Moskwa
Nine students and three
chaperones traveled to Guatemala
over Christmas break to serve
side by side with the people of
Guatemala and experience their
culture. The students traveled to
the San Lucas Mission on Lake
Atitlan in the mountainous region
of Guatemala. Four days of the
trip were spent experiencing the
culture and four days we spent
participating in side-by side
service with the people of San
Lucas.
The cultural experiences
involved
traveling
to
Chichicastenano, the site of
a colorful marketplace that
has made the list of “Top
100 places to see before you
die”. Another site of
interest was Santiago Atitlan, the
site of the martyrdom of Father
Stan Rother, a priest from the
United States that was serving in
Guatemala during the civil war
and was killed for supporting
the indigenous peoples. The
participants in the trip learned
about the difficult history of the
people of Guatemala, but were
also inspired by their resolution
to improve their lives.
the entire experience, all the fears
and anxieties were wiped away
with tears of happiness, for the
experience and tears filled with
hope for the people of Guatemala.
It was so amazing that it is hard to
explain in words.”
“They didn’t rely on telephones or the Internet.
They didn’t live each day looking at their planners.
They didn’t use machines to do their work. The
people of Guatemala depended on each other. That
is a lesson that I have brought back to the States. We
don’t acknowledge people. We acknowledge time
and technology. Maybe it is time that we recognize
the people walking beside us.”
Participant Amy Kluck, a
graduate student in the social work
program shared her thoughts on
the experience: “I started the trip
crying and ended the trip crying.
I began my journey to Guatemala
scared of the unknown and with
many anxieties of what it was
going to be like, how the people
were going to be and what we
were going to do. Throughout
Samantha Breiner, senior
nutrition major and veteran service
trip participant, experienced the
trip in a different way than her
past service experiences, “The
international trip to Guatemala
was similar to other national
service trips I have been on
because we completed several
service projects, such as setting
up a library, working at a clinic
and painting a school. The trip
was different, however, because we
completed those service projects
in an altogether new environment.
Not only did people in Guatemala
communicate differently than we
did by speaking Spanish, they
also went about their daily lives
differently--working,
eating,
praying, etc. --according to their
culture.”
Mary Moskwa, senior
elementary education major,
brought home some very valuable
lessons, “we saw the process of
poverty where we were however
I looked at those people and saw
that they were truly rich. They
didn’t rely on telephones or the
Internet. They didn’t live each day
looking at their planners. They
didn’t use machines to do their
work. The people of Guatemala
depended on each other. That is a
lesson that I have brought back to
the States. We don’t acknowledge
people. We acknowledge time and
technology. Maybe it is time that
we recognize the people walking
beside us.” <
ONE is
a Lonely
Number,
So Join a
Group!
Self-Esteem
Enhancement
Program
This 5-week program is
designed to increase understanding and awareness of
self-esteem. Participants will
have the opportunity to assess
their self-esteem, and learn
how to work on those issues.
Your Perfect
Right To
Assertiveness
Participants will be able to
identify their own patterns of
communication and practice
improving their skills of assertiveness to use in a variety
of settings. Learn how to
stand up for yourself, express
yourself and be heard!
Wellness
Group
Students try out their Spanish skills with children in Guatemala
Photo Credit: Katelin Haley
Students learn the origins of their daily cup of joe at San Lucas
coffee fields.
Photo Credit: Katelin Haley
Are you managing your life
or is your life managing you?
This group will be focusing
on improving the action plan
you have for managing your
life.
Bereavement
Group
Are you suffering from a
loss? Would you like to meet
others who are experiencing
the same feelings? We would
like to meet you and provide
a place where you can meet
people to connect to for support and friendship.
Marywood volunteers organize the library in the school at San Lucas and discover some of their own favorite books.
Photo Credit: Katelin Haley
If you are interested in
finding out more about
these Groups or others
being offered by the
Counseling/Student
Development Center,
Please call at 348-6245 or
stop by the center located
in McGowan 1017.
February 2009
March for Life
“It was inspiring to see
hundreds of thousands of
people celebrating life.”
By Victoria Clarizio
Staff Writer
On Thursday, January 22,
S.O.U.L. (Students Organized
to Uphold Life), Marywood’s
Pro-Life club, joined one million
others for the 36th annual March
for Life in Washington D.C., but
their participation in the March
actually began the night before.
The Marywood Students joined
high school students from the
youth groups of St. Jude, Corpus
Christi and Epiphany Parishes.
They traveled to St. Pallotti high
school in Laurel, Maryland to
participate in their Locked in
for Life program. The program
included a prayer service and a
performance by Catholic artist
Matt Maher.
Early Thursday morning the
group traveled to the Verizon
Center in Washington D.C. for
a youth rally and mass prior
to participating in the March.
S.O.U.L. member Emily says,
“It was inspiring to see so many
young people gathered together.”
In fact there were over 30,000
people at the youth rally, a truly
inspiring and powerful sight. Fr.
Brian Van Fossen, Chaplain of
Marywood University, saw the
youth rally as “a handing on” and
was glad to see that “the youth
are taking over the leadership” in
this fight.
The March for Life began in
1974 as a response to the supreme
court case Roe v. Wade in which
it was decided that a woman can
abort her pregnancy up until the
point that the child could live
outside the womb, which was
determined to be about 28 weeks,
or 7 months.
From the beginning the
March has been focused on the
reversal of this decision, but this
year everyone was marching for
an additional cause. In 2007,
FOCA, the Freedom of Choice
Act, was introduced. The core of
this act states, “[i]t is the policy
of the United States that every
woman has the fundamental
right to choose to bear a child,
to terminate a pregnancy prior
to fetal viability, or to terminate
a pregnancy after fetal viability
when necessary to protect the life
or health of the woman.” If this act
is implemented states and local
governments will no longer have
the authority to create abortion
laws. Essentially the act would
remove any previous limitations
on when and if abortions can be
performs. In fact. under FOCA
a doctor can actually be sued
if they refuse to perform an
abortion. For members of the
pro-life movement this is very
disheartening and invalidates the
progress of the last forty years.
With the inauguration of
a new president a mere two
days before the March, it
made a powerful and peaceful
statement. S.O.U.L member
Kelsey Knight thought, “It was
extremely powerful to see that
many people who were willing
to show their support for the
pro-life movement.” Colleen
Dunn, president of the club
also thought it was, “inspiring
to see hundreds of thousands of
people celebrating life.” All the
attendants of the March for Life
surely hoped that all the leaders
of our country were as inspired
by their courage to stand up for
this cause. <
Photo Credit: marchforlife.org. Students from Marywood’s
S.O.U.L. joined one million others for this 36th annual event.
Faculty Follies
By Katelin Haley
Peace and Justice Editor
On February 15th from 4:307pm, Marywood will be hosting
their own version of the popular
TV show “American Idol” by
showcasing the talents of faculty
members. Attendees can be entertained by performances from
Marywood’s own Dr. Ray Heath,
Dr. Peter Cimbolic, Sr. Maria
Rose Kelly, and Fr. Brian Van
Fossen, to name a few. The performances will be judged based
upon audience applause and
judge commentary from three
guest judges, including Sr. Anne
Munley, President of Marywood
University.
The audience will be entertained and provided dinner
as well as have the opportunity
to support the service trips by
purchasing fair trade chocolate,
coffee, and t-shirts. Tickets were
available for pre-sale or can be
purchased at the door for $10 for
adults, $5 for children under 12,
$5 for students without a meal
plan, and $2 for students with
a meal plan. Come vote for the
talented faculty of Marywood
University and support the national and international service
trip program! <
The Autobots vs. Decepticons
By Charles Fisher
Staff Writer
I like the Transformers. You
know, the animated Japanese
robots that can transform from
1968 Cameros to sixty foot
tall, gun toting, mechanisms
of destruction! Aside from the
robotic coolness, the underlying
story of the Transformers
involves a seemingly endless
struggle between the good guys,
the Autobots, and the bad guys,
the Decepticons. These two races
of robots battle for control of
their home world Cybertron and
do some of the fighting on planet
Earth. I like this war because I,
like every fifth grader in America
and Japan, always know who
to root for: the Autobots! The
Autobots always fight with honor
and dignity and value human life
while the Decepticons disregard
human life and only fight for their
own selfish interests. This clear
cut distinction between good
and evil is something that rarely
exists in our modern world and
is an obvious example of “art not
imitating life.” The conflict in the
recent weeks between Israel and
Gaza exemplifies this point. I
DON’T KNOW WHO TO ROOT
FOR!!! I see the Decepticons on
both sides!
Like the Autobots and
Decepticons, Israel and Hamas
are locked in pitched mortal
combat. In 2006, the terrorist
group Hamas won elections in the
Palestinian territories and took a
majority of seats in the Palestinian
Parliament. A brief civil war
followed between Hamas and the
moderate Fatah movement which
saw Fatah’s defeat and excision
from power in Gaza.
In early 2008, Israel launched
an air and ground campaign
against Gaza to stop rocket attacks
that were targeting southern Israeli
towns and inflicting civilian
casualties. Direct fighting ended
in mid spring 2008 and a six
month ceasefire was negotiated
by the Egyptians which began on
June 19. This ceasefire was to last
for meant for kidnapping Israeli
soldiers. Hamas rocket attacks
began picking up in intensity.
The ceasefire was not
extended past December 19 and
as the rocket attacks escalated
the Israelis amassed troops along
the Gazan border and began
a bombing campaign against
Hamas targets. Israeli troops
invaded on January 3, 2009 and
began fighting in the densely
populated territory. Temporary
ceasefires were permitted so that
humanitarian aid could reach
the warring combatants despite
letters I have sent to their
Headquarters asking for them to
do so) have been committing acts
that essentially amount to war
crimes.
Hamas launched its attacks
from civilian areas hoping to use
the civilians as human shields
but Decepticons in Israel struck
these areas anyway killing
civilians. Israeli Decepticons
also bombed police stations,
mosques, government buildings,
and residences of Hamas leaders.
“This clear cut distinction between good and evil is something that rarely exists
in our modern world and is an obvious example of ‘art not imitating life.’”
until December 19 when it was
hoped to be extended. Stipulations
for the ceasefire included: Hamas
stopping all rocket attacks on
Israel and Israel fully opening
the Gazan borders which it had
sealed following Hamas’s rise
to power in the territory. Neither
side fulfilled these obligations.
Although rocket launches
sharply decreased they still
continued and although Israel
partially opened the Gazan
borders they were still only
opened part way. Israel and
Hamas blamed each other for their
own noncompliance and tensions
started to rise. On November
4, 2008 Israel attacked several
tunnels being dug out of Gaza
killing six Palestinians. Hamas
claimed the tunnels were for self
defense while Israel said they were
civilians but aside from this, the
fighting continued until January
17th when Israel called a ceasefire
and began removing its forces
with the final troops exiting Gaza
on January 21st.
In the wake of this conflict,
my sense of “rooting” for the good
guys has fallen apart. Hamas and
Israel pledge to protect and respect
human life, a very Autobot-like
thing to do. However launching
rockets at Israeli civilians and
air striking buildings in densely
populated Gazan neighborhoods
puts human life in danger and
is something the evil Megatron
would do.
The Decepticons on the
Israeli and Hamas side (the UN
won’t officially use the word
“Decepticon” when describing
However, in an Autobot-like
gesture, before many of the attacks
Israel dropped leaflets or dummy
bombs on the target in a tactic
called “knocking on the roof” to
warn the occupants to flee.
Israel also used white
phosphorus when attacking Gaza
which burns with incredible
intensity and is very difficult to
extinguish. White phosphorus
artillery shells are believed to
have exploded over several
civilian areas including a refugee
camp and a school. These
weapons cause severe burns and
are outlawed by international
law for use against civilians,
but Israel countered by claiming
white phosphorus was only used
for creating smoke screens, which
is legal under international law.
The fighting in Gaza amounts
to war crimes and terrorism.
Where are the Autobots? Where
are the heroes? Both sides cry
out that they are the righteous
space robots but how can you
call yourself righteous when your
laser blaster cannons are killing
innocence? America has funded
and armed Israel for decades and
the Arab world has done the same
for Hamas making us and many
other nations culpable for these
crimes.
So what should be done?
Well if I really knew I’d be rich
enough to build my own fleet of
space robots. What I do know is
that the answer is not a simple
one and it won’t be an easy one
either. Asking for peace and
respect in this region is like
asking for tofu at McDonald’s.
America has a responsibility to
the Gazans as much as the Arab
world has a responsibility to
Israel. After all, Hamas rockets
and Israeli white phosphorus isn’t
being manufactured where it’s
being used. Unless negotiations
are initiated on the international
level by cool and objective heads,
the Megatrons of the world will
get the last laugh.
Clear cut good and evil only
exists in the land of sixty foot tall
mechanical warriors. However
this is no excuse for not striving
for that ideal. The Autobots and
Decepticons will clash in the
future, but may be if everyone
strived to be on the side of the
Autobots then we’d realize how
pointless the fight for Cybertron
really is. <
February 2009
Stations of the Cross
By Fr. Brian Van Fossen
Chaplain
When I was asked to write
an article for The Wood Word on
Lent and Social Justice I was very
excited, and a touch nervous.
Two major issues brought
together in a succinct article that
hopefully will be informative and
not boring is not an easy task. I
needed time to think and reflect
and pray; but as we all know, the
world does not provide a great
deal of that time. So I prayed
for a snow day. And here I am,
sitting at my computer, snowing
outside and school’s cancelled.
Ah, the power of prayer!
So when we think of the
Season of Lent we may have a
certain set of imagines: Mardi
Gras, Ash Wednesday, Stations
of the Cross, Lenten Meals, no
meat Fridays, purple, resolutions
(“What did you give up for
Lent?”), and the acts of prayer,
fasting and alms giving. But
why are these things done? What
purpose do they serve? Who
made these up anyway?
Well the story starts at about
the second half of the first century
ante Dominum (AD). The early
Christians were challenged by
St. Paul in his letter to Corinth.
They were divided with one
person following Paul, another
Apollos, another Cephas, and
others Christ. (1Cor 1:11-13)
They were also divided, not
only on political realms but also
on finances as well. For when
these early Christians gathered
together for Eucharist some
would flaunt their economic gain
while others were left to wallow
in poverty. (1Cor 11:17-22) St.
Paul, St. Peter and the entire
Church realized that this is not
the way Christ has called us to
be. Rather, Christ died so that we
can know the love of God and
the unity found within that love.
This is all found in the Stations
of the Cross.
When
Jesus
embraced
the cross he embraced all its
suffering. He knew full well
that this was an instrument of
ridicule for the Jews and torture
for the Romans. This instrument,
however, was also that which
unites Him to all of humanity’s
suffering. The suffering of
ridicule, abandonment, physical,
emotional, psychological and
yes even spiritual pain were
all embraced on that cross. He
fell three times on that road to
Golgotha. This path of love was
not without stops and starts. It
was a process of unity not just
a single event. Finally, coming
to the end of the journey, Jesus
demonstrated the fullness of that
unity through His death. This was
also a process of forgiveness. For
the unity which Christ espoused
was a unity for His enemies as
well.
In the context of social justice
we do not fight – we embrace.
We embrace the sufferings of
others as our own. Through
this loving embrace we share
their suffering and help to carry
their cross, just as Simon from
Cyrene. Simon did not take over
Jesus’ cross; rather, he helped
to carry it. Through this loving
embrace we comfort those who
suffer. In a world that dismisses
the poor, that divides love, that
kills the vulnerable, we reach out
as Veronica did and demonstrate
love in the face of adversity. We
travel this path, not alone, but as
a family. Demonstrated by the
presence of Mary, the Mother of
God, and the women and children
of Jerusalem, the suffering of one
person is a suffering of a family
of persons. Finally, through this
loving embrace we share the
pain of death for those who die
from hunger, lack of shelter,
lack of medical care, abortion,
euthanasia, war and so many
atrocities again human life. We
do not die. We LIVE to share the
story and to forgive.
We do not eat meat on
Fridays throughout the year, but
especially during Lent, to share
with those who cannot afford
meat. We celebrate Mardi Gras,
St. Patrick’s Day, St. Joseph’s Day
and other celebrations to provide
hope that we are not destined
for death and suffering but for
life, love and family. We come
for ashes on Ash Wednesday,
wear purple, and celebrate the
Sacrament of Reconciliation
realizing that we sometimes add
to the sufferings of life through
our actions or our lack of actions.
We give alms, give up something
that we really do not need for
Lent, fast from foods, drinks and
behaviors and share in Lenten
Meals so that we realize that it is
not the things of life that matter
but the people. We pray, whether
daily prayer, celebrating the
Holy Mass, reading Scripture,
praying the Rosary or Divine
Mercy, because we realize that
we cannot do any major change
by our own power. Rather, it is
through the cross of Christ that
the world is united under an act
of unselfish love. We follow the
Stations of the Cross so that we
may not forget the cost of the
love and unity which brings the
world together.
When we were in grade
school we learned to look for the
lowest common denominator in
a mathematical equation. In life
we look for the lowest common
denominator among humanity to
see where we start. “The greatest
among you must become like the
youngest, and the leader like one
who serves.” (Lk 22:26) Why
do we start there? For when we
start at the least among us, we
are then able to climb the hill
of Calvary together in order for
the entire world to approach that
resurrection. A Happy, Blessed
and Fruit-filled Lent! <
Finegan, Asst. Chief of Security
“I look forward to overseeing the Safety and Security Department, and I look forward to
continuing to serve the Marywood community. I feel fortunate that I was able to serve
under Chief Joe Ross for the past six-and-a-half years. I feel that that experience has
given me the foundation to be successful.”
-Mike Finegan
February 2009
Spring Fashion Trends
Photo Credit: glamour.com
By Kim Del Valle
Staff Writer
Its that time of the year again
when designers are releasing their
latest trends on the runway. From
prints to accents, these are what
you’ll see hitting the stores.
You’ll need a sophisticated
trench coat during the upcoming
rainy months. The style has been
lengthened and is made out of silk
and satin materials.
Jean jackets and blazers are
shoved to the back of the closet as
the cropped military jacket returns
for this spring’s fashion trends.
The style has a sharply tailored fit
and the classic embellishment on
the front.
Wide-leg and skinny jeans
are retiring because of relax-fit
pants. You can chill out in these
bottoms that are roomy in the hips
and tapers right above the ankles.
Pastel suits are replacing
bland black or gray pantsuits.
Soft pastel shades were used for
a sophisticated look for the office,
as shown in Erin Fetherston’s and
other’s collections.
Cropped cuts and vivid
colors with the ’80s flair were
introduced in Alexander Wang’s
designs. Create an updated look
by pairing a hot pink jacket with
jeans.
A colorful, breezy dress,
beaded necklace, and lace-up
flat sandals create the look of the
embellished boho. This laid-back
neo-hippie style has been seen
on the runways of Anna Sui and
Diane von Furstenberg.
Black-on-white print makes
for a fresh, graphic statement.
Designers like Oscar de la Renta
featured many dresses with black
stripes on a white background in
his show.
Michael Kors is making a
statement by creating mix-andmatch patterns. But by using the
same hues, you can pull off this
style without looking crazy.
Color-block prints are being
used instead of floral prints this
year. Shades that complement
each other create a bold look.
Sequins are making a
statement on daywear in Diane
von Furstenberg’s runway. These
glittering accents on cardigans,
shorts and dresses can play a
double role as accessories.
Zippers are being added
to even the simplest pieces of
clothing. Designers worked
them into lacy or romantic tops
or bottoms to have a city, edgy
look.
Say goodbye to 2008’s white
cobalt blue. This year, magenta
is making a scene in designers
like Doo.Ri and Adam Lippes’
collections. Even if you’re not
a fan of pink, this shade flatters
every skin tone.
This season on the runway,
there has been touches of neon.
Subtle flashes of neon were
incorporated into Isaac Mizrahi’s
show and gave off a style that is
fresh and modern.
Any outfit can be complete
with an oversize necklace. Bold,
glittering ones were the highlight
on every model in Vera Wang’s
runway.
Marc Jacobs has introduced
his exotic layered-on collection.
But one of the simplest ways to
get this look is to put on a couple
of big bangles.
Oversize pattern bags with
lively, colorful prints are making
a bold statement with matching
sundresses. These appeared on
models on the Miss Sixty show.<
Are New Year’s Resolutions a Waste of Time?
By Marie Fitzsimmons
Outlook Editor
A new year, a new beginning!
Right before January 1st many of
us think about what we want to
accomplish or change during the
next year.
Some of us will want to
change our bad habits and lose
weight, exercise more or stop
smoking. Basically we want to
become healthier, happier and
better individuals.
Those are just some of the
common yearly resolutions that
are made. But resolutions can
vary extremely depending on the
person.
Making resolutions each
New Year has become a yearly
tradition and ritual for most
people. It’s a new start and it
gives us hope which we should
use as inspiration.
Especially this year, our
whole country is going through
a time of change with the
inauguration of a new president.
Why not become a part of it?
Although most people’s
resolutions fade out by February,
it doesn’t mean you should lose
faith or not bother making a
resolution at all.
This year can be different
as long as you stay committed to
your resolution.
Even if you already gave up
on your resolution there is still
time to get back on track.
No matter what time of year
it is we all have the ability to
change.
As long as we stay positive
and we have confidence in
ourselves we can do anything.
It’s going to be hard and
troublesome but once we break
our bad habits it will all be worth
it in the end.
First we must set realistic
goals and be specific about our
resolution. A good way not to
forget about your resolution is
to write it down on a big piece
of paper and tape it to the wall
or mirror. This will help remind
you everyday and it will also
encourage you.
We need to be ready for the
challenge and reward ourselves
when we reach our goal.
Ask for support from friends
and family they may have similar
goals and you can work on them
together. It’s hard doing it on your
own.
We can not make excuses or
give into temptation. Willpower
is not always enough. In order
to achieve your goals you have
to stay strong and believe in
yourself.
Don’t give up and never
abandon your resolutions because
one year you might just succeed!
Although it takes a lot of sacrifices
it will allow you to become the
person you want to be. 2009 can
be the year! It’s not too late! <
What’s your view?
Write to us at [email protected]
We welcome and encourage Letters to the Editor
Still Easy Being Green
By Amanda Toth
Editor-in-Chief
Back again from last semester, here are more tips on how to live a
greener life. The Wood Word hopes that these tips will be helpful
to you and that you are able to use them in everyday life.
1.) Buy CFL light bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are
initially more expensive than regular light bulbs, but since they
last longer, you won’t have to keep spending money on new
bulbs. Light from CFL bulbs is softer and more environmentally
friendly than normal overhead fluorescent lighting.
2.) Think green, buy green. Buy recycled products, including
paper. Some manufacturers now make environmentally friendly
cleaning products as well. They make cost more, but the longterm benefits are well worth it.
3.) Refill those water bottles! How many water bottles do you
use each week? What do you do with them when they’re empty?
Chances are, you throw them out. Refill a bottle and keep it for
several weeks before replacing it with a new one. Many stores
sell attractive refillable water bottles as alternatives to plastic
recyclable ones. This also works well for coffee—Ritazza sells
reusable coffee mugs.
4.) Use binders instead of notebooks. Instead of buying spiralbound notebooks, buy binders and fill them with the recycled
paper you buy. If you want to keep your notes after the semester,
take them out and staple them together. Or, keep your notes on
your computer or on a flash drive.
5.) Use canvas, not plastic! Instead of taking plastic bags every
time you go to Giant or Wal-Mart, try buying a canvass one that
can be reused. Some retailers have begun to charge for plastic
bags, so invest in a bag that will last a long time. Giant sells
canvass bags for as low as 99 cents. Victoria’s Secret PINK line
includes sturdy canvass bags that are also great for this purpose.
Tips courtesy of: http://collegeuniversity.suite101.com
Does Martin Luther
King Mean Off for All?
By Katie LaDue
Staff Writer
This question has been asked
many times and this article
answers the question on whether
or not students at our University
should have Martin Luther King
Day off. This may also provide an
explanation for others.
When it comes to the
ethics of this issue it is way too
complicated and controversial to
cover. Therefore it seems better
to just provide the government’s
stance on this issue.
As many of you may have
noticed January 19th was Martin
Luther King Jr.’s birthday and
you may also have noticed that
Marywood students did not
receive this day off from classes.
Most people believe that
because this day is considered a
national holiday that everyone in
the country is entitled to have this
day off but this is not the case.
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103)
states that this day and others like
it including Christmas, New Years
Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day,
Independence Day, Washington’s
Birthday, Thanksgiving Day,
Veteran’s Day, and Columbus
Day should be treated as paid
vacation or leave days for any and
all Federal employees.
This does not apply to
students because they are not
federal employees and also
because our University is a private
establishment. This means they
don’t have to give the students
or any of the staff members these
days off.
Private establishments are not
regulated by the government so
they do not have to follow many
of the restrictions most students
are used to from attending public
schools as young children.
So this may have come as a
shock to many but the school is
completely within its rights to not
give this day off. <
February 2009
Following President Obama’s Inauguration, The
Wood Word spoke with several Marywood students
about their thoughts.
“I watched some of it. I think that Aretha Franklin was
pretty bad. I also don’t know why Fall Out Boy was
there.”
-Dan Miller
“I watched some of it. I thought it was okay and not
too over-the-top. They had a good turn out. I think
people were receptive to him in general and the
inauguration.”
-Noreen McKernan
“The whole thing in general was really built up and
overblown. I feel if it were McCain that got elected,
it would be just another inauguration, like George
Bush’s. I feel like Obama is more a celebrity than our
nation’s leader and I think that’s where a problem
will lie. Only the future will tell what will happen. I did
listen to part of his speech. He’s a charismatic guy,
but it’s hard to go off what he said to see what he
will do.”
-Cassie Scannella
INAUGURATION SUMMARIZATION
By Amanda Toth
Editor-in-Chief
17
“I was really impressed by the amount of student
involvement. This was the first inauguration that I’ve
ever watched and I have to say it was pretty i
ncredible. I thought it was great to see fellow
classmates hugging and smiling and clapping as
history was being made.”
-Mandy Boyle
“I think that it was pretty historic and relieving
considering that we did so much work for the
campaign and internship. It was just a very emotional
day for me, personally, because this country is in dire
need of help and a strong leader. Overall, it was just
very rewarding and I wish the best for our new
President and Vice President and I have complete
faith they will turn this country around.”
-Dana Fortunato
“I did watch it. I definitely enjoyed it. I really thought
every aspect was wonderful except the poet.
However, I am anxious to see what our new
President has to offer and I have total faith that things
will change because, “Yes, we did!”
-Carolyn Ruggerio
February 2009
Valentine’s
Movies,
Continued
The Painted Veil: Although
sad, The Painted Veil is a beautiful
love story set in China during
a cholera epidemic. Edward
Norton and Naomi Watts both
deliver moving performances of
a troubled married couple who
find love again, despite being
surrounded by death at every
turn. Not for the faint of heart.
The Wedding Planner: I’m
not much of a Jennifer Lopez fan,
but I will give her credit for her
performance alongside Matthew
McConaughey in this fun and
light hearted romantic comedy
about a wedding that didn’t go
quite exactly as planned.
The Philadelphia Story:
Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy
Stewart, and Cary Grant delight
in this romantic comedy about a
bold, powerful woman and her
relationship with a reporter and
her ex husband at a time when
she should be thinking about her
recent engagement.
A Life Less Ordinary: A
little bit odd but wonderfully
imaginative, A Life Less Ordinary
shows you what happens
when angels get involved with
the intricacies of love. Ewan
McGregor and Cameron Diaz star
as polar opposites who end up
being each other’s “perfect love”
after some divine intervention.
The Illusionist: Guys and
girls can both appreciate the magic
that goes into The Illusionist.
This film, set in Europe before
World War I, showcases the
talents of Edward Norton, Jessica
Biel, and Paul Giamatti in a tale
of a magician and his love for a
childhood sweetheart, who has
recently become trapped in a
dangerous royal engagement. <
Celebrate Your
Body Wellness
Fair
Marywood’s
Counseling/
Student Development Center and
Peers on Wellness will be holding this event on Thursday, February 19, from 11a.m.-2 p.m. in
the Fireplace Lounge. The fair
will focus on health, well being,
positive body image, fitness and
personal health.
Some of the local businesses
participating will be the American
Lung Association, UNO Gym,
and McCann Massage School.
Marywood’s Human Physiology Lab, SOUL Club, Physician’s Assistant Program; Athletics and Recreation, Nutrition and
Dietetics, Chartwell’s Dining and
the library will also take part in
the event.
The fair is free and open to
the public. Giveaways and refreshments will be provided. For
more information, please call
(570) 348-6245.
Find the Way to Her Heart!